User blog comment:Plexioth- xD/Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate/@comment-5020152-20121125150806/@comment-4212769-20121125165703

No, it only means that it attacks three times with the thunder/fire explosion.

1 click (when it's out of stamina) = 1 explosion

2 clicks = 2 explosions (+ possible fly up)

3 clicks = 3 explosions