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'''Captain Falcon''' ({{ja|キャプテン・ファルコン|Kyaputen Farukon}}, ''Captain Falcon''), shortened as '''C. Falcon''' on the [[victory screen]] and [[character select screen]], is a [[starter character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.
'''Captain Falcon''' ({{ja|キャプテン・ファルコン|Kyaputen Farukon}}, ''Captain Falcon''), shortened as '''C. Falcon''' on the [[victory screen]] and [[character select screen]], is a [[starter character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.


{{s|wikipedia|Ryō Horikawa}} reprises his role as Captain Falcon in all regions of ''Melee'' through re-purposed voice clips [https://tcrf.net/Super_Smash_Bros.#Miscellaneous left over] from the recording sessions for ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
{{s|wikipedia|Ryō Horikawa}} reprises his role as Captain Falcon in ''Melee'', albeit via recycled (and unused) voice clips from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 64]]'', but slightly lower pitched.


Captain Falcon currently ranks 6th out of 26 on the ''Melee'' [[tier list]], in the A tier. This is a slightly better placing compared to his previous placement in ''Smash 64'', where he was ranked 3rd out of 12 and is his best placement in the series. One of Captain Falcon's primary strengths is his incredibly strong KO power. His [[knee smash]] is known as one of the best aerial attacks in all of ''Melee'', due to its extremely high horizontal knockback. Captain Falcon has multiple setups and [[kill confirm]]s that can all lead to a knee, which makes him the only top tier capable of reliably KOing all characters at or below 100 percent from center stage. He also has strong mobility, with the fastest dashing speed in the game, and a fast falling speed and air speed, giving him one of the best [[dashdance]]s and [[SHFFL]]s in the game. His fast falling speed and heavyweight status give him great survivability, and he is especially difficult to KO vertically. Falcon possesses a strong combo game and tech-chasing abilities, with his {{Mvsub|Captain Falcon|SSBM|up throw}}, {{Mvsub|Captain Falcon|SSBM|down throw}}, {{Mvsub|Captain Falcon|SSBM|neutral aerial}}, {{Mvsub|Captain Falcon|SSBM|up aerial}}, {{Mvsub|Captain Falcon|SSBM|down aerial}}, and [[Raptor Boost]] all acting as great combo starters, which can chain into each other or end in a knee.
Captain Falcon currently ranks 6th out of 26 on the ''Melee'' [[tier list]], in the A tier. This is a slightly better placing compared to his previous placement in ''Smash 64'', where he was ranked 3rd out of 12 and is his best placement in the series. One of Captain Falcon's primary strengths is his incredibly strong KO power. His [[knee smash]] is known as one of the best aerial attacks in all of ''Melee'', due to its extremely high horizontal knockback. Captain Falcon has multiple setups and [[kill confirm]]s that can all lead to a knee, which makes him the only top tier capable of reliably KOing all characters at or below 100 percent from center stage. He also has strong mobility, with the fastest dashing speed in the game, and a fast falling speed and air speed, giving him one of the best [[dashdance]]s and [[SHFFL]]s in the game. His fast falling speed and heavyweight status give him great survivability, and he is especially difficult to KO vertically. Falcon possesses a strong combo game and tech-chasing abilities, with his {{Mvsub|Captain Falcon|SSBM|up throw}}, {{Mvsub|Captain Falcon|SSBM|down throw}}, {{Mvsub|Captain Falcon|SSBM|neutral aerial}}, {{Mvsub|Captain Falcon|SSBM|up aerial}}, {{Mvsub|Captain Falcon|SSBM|down aerial}}, and [[Raptor Boost]] all acting as great combo starters, which can chain into each other or end in a knee.
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|neutralcount=3
|neutralcount=3
|neutralinf=y
|neutralinf=y
|neutralname=Jab ({{ja|ジャブ|Jabu}}) / Straight ({{ja|ストレート|Sutorēto}}) / Knee ({{ja|ニーバット|Nībatto}}, ''Kneebutt'') / Mach Punch ({{ja|マッハパンチ|Mahha Panchi}})
|neutralname=Jab ({{ja|ジャブ|Jabu}}) / Straight ({{ja|ストレート|Sutorēto}}) / Knee ({{ja||Hiza}}) / Mach Punch ({{ja|マッハパンチ|Mahha Panchi}})
|neutral1dmg=2%
|neutral1dmg=2%
|neutral2dmg=3%
|neutral2dmg=3%
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|utiltdmg=13%
|utiltdmg=13%
|utiltdesc=Brings his leg up and brings it down in an axe-like fashion. It has incredible range, able to out range many of {{SSBM|Marth}}'s tilts. This move has good horizontal knockback and like his f-tilt, is difficult to combo from. Due to its low trajectory, one can often follow off the edge of a platform or stage with a falling n-air or non-sweetspotted fair edgeguard, but this is not a true combo. It may be a good idea to wavedash slightly forward to maintain pressure, and enter a defensive stance. Most players use this move as an edgeguard technique since the heel can extend below the platform.
|utiltdesc=Brings his leg up and brings it down in an axe-like fashion. It has incredible range, able to out range many of {{SSBM|Marth}}'s tilts. This move has good horizontal knockback and like his f-tilt, is difficult to combo from. Due to its low trajectory, one can often follow off the edge of a platform or stage with a falling n-air or non-sweetspotted fair edgeguard, but this is not a true combo. It may be a good idea to wavedash slightly forward to maintain pressure, and enter a defensive stance. Most players use this move as an edgeguard technique since the heel can extend below the platform.
|dtiltname=Crouching Kick ({{ja|スプロールキック|Supurōru Kikku}}, ''Round Kick'')
|dtiltname=Crouching Kick ({{ja|しゃがみキック|Shagami Kikku}})
|dtiltdmg=12%
|dtiltdmg=12%
|dtiltdesc=Does a quick sweep kick. This move is a great vertical launcher. Compared to Falcon's other launchers, it has relatively high ending lag. However, it can combo at most percentages into a SHFFLed n-air, which can lead into other combos. Fox and Falco can often be regrabbed from a down tilt at medium percentages, and their side special moves can be intercepted by Falcon's down tilt if they try to sweetspot the ledge. This move can also combo into a Knee Smash and u-air, depending on [[knockback]] and [[Directional influence|DI]].
|dtiltdesc=Does a quick sweep kick. This move is a great vertical launcher. Compared to Falcon's other launchers, it has relatively high ending lag. However, it can combo at most percentages into a SHFFLed n-air, which can lead into other combos. Fox and Falco can often be regrabbed from a down tilt at medium percentages, and their side special moves can be intercepted by Falcon's down tilt if they try to sweetspot the ledge. This move can also combo into a Knee Smash and u-air, depending on [[knockback]] and [[Directional influence|DI]].
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|fsmashdowndmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|19}}
|fsmashdowndmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|19}}
|fsmashdesc=Reels his elbow back and thrusts it forward, dealing powerful [[flame]] damage. Excellent knockback even when uncharged with good horizontal and vertical launching power, making it hard to DI. Somewhat fast as well. Uncharged usually KOs around 100%+. This attack is the 3rd most powerful forward smash in the game. This move can be angled, dealing more damage when angled up.
|fsmashdesc=Reels his elbow back and thrusts it forward, dealing powerful [[flame]] damage. Excellent knockback even when uncharged with good horizontal and vertical launching power, making it hard to DI. Somewhat fast as well. Uncharged usually KOs around 100%+. This attack is the 3rd most powerful forward smash in the game. This move can be angled, dealing more damage when angled up.
|usmashname=Pinwheel Kick ({{ja|デュアルエッジ|Dyuaru Ejji}}, ''Dual Edge'')
|usmashname=Pinwheel Kick ({{ja|風車キック|Kazaguruma Kikku}})
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|8}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|14}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|13}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|12}} (hit 2)
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|8}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|14}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|13}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|12}} (hit 2)
|usmashdesc=Performs a spinning double kick. A fast and powerful move, though is short ranged. The second hit sometimes has difficulty connecting, as with {{SSBM|Ganondorf}}'s. This is Captain Falcon's most powerful move damage-wise (when fully charged).
|usmashdesc=Performs a spinning double kick. A fast and powerful move, though is short ranged. The second hit sometimes has difficulty connecting, as with {{SSBM|Ganondorf}}'s. This is Captain Falcon's most powerful move damage-wise (when fully charged).
|dsmashname=Pendulum Kick ({{ja|フロント&バックキック|Furonto ando Bakku Kikku}}, ''Front & Back Kick'')
|dsmashname=Pendulum Kick ({{ja|ペンデュラムキック|Pende~yuramu Kikku}})
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|18}} (front), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|16}} (back)
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|18}} (front), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|16}} (back)
|dsmashdesc=Quickly kicks forward then backward. Small noticeable startup, but good speed and knockback.
|dsmashdesc=Quickly kicks forward then backward. Small noticeable startup, but good speed and knockback.
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|fairdmg=18% (clean), 6%/3% (late NTSC/PAL)
|fairdmg=18% (clean), 6%/3% (late NTSC/PAL)
|fairdesc=Sticks out his knee. If it lands during the initial frames, the victim is zapped and is sent in a difficult-to-DI-out-of [[semi-spike]] trajectory (32 degrees to be exact). If it lands any other time, the move is very weak with little knockback, though it can be chained into another Knee Smash. An extremely powerful move when it lands a clean hit; it is often regarded as one of the most powerful and useful moves in the game, and undoubtedly the most powerful forward aerial of ''Melee'' (though, in terms of knockback, its the third most powerful forward aerial in the game, after {{SSBM|Zelda}} and {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}). This move is the usual end to most of Falcon's aerial combos, or even to use against grounded foes in an aerial assault. Easily KOs at damage percentages as low as 60% off the edge.
|fairdesc=Sticks out his knee. If it lands during the initial frames, the victim is zapped and is sent in a difficult-to-DI-out-of [[semi-spike]] trajectory (32 degrees to be exact). If it lands any other time, the move is very weak with little knockback, though it can be chained into another Knee Smash. An extremely powerful move when it lands a clean hit; it is often regarded as one of the most powerful and useful moves in the game, and undoubtedly the most powerful forward aerial of ''Melee'' (though, in terms of knockback, its the third most powerful forward aerial in the game, after {{SSBM|Zelda}} and {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}). This move is the usual end to most of Falcon's aerial combos, or even to use against grounded foes in an aerial assault. Easily KOs at damage percentages as low as 60% off the edge.
|bairname=Reverse Knuckle ({{ja|バックナックル|Bakku Nakkuru}}, ''Back Knuckle'')
|bairname=Reverse Knuckle ({{ja|リバースナックル|Ribāsu Nakkuru}})
|bairdmg=14% (clean), 8% (late)
|bairdmg=14% (clean), 8% (late)
|bairdesc=Does a quick backhand punch from behind. Good power and speed, often used as an [[edgeguarding]] move. Weak if the opponent is hit late in the attack.
|bairdesc=Does a quick backhand punch from behind. Good power and speed, often used as an [[edgeguarding]] move. Weak if the opponent is hit late in the attack.
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|uairdmg=13%/12% (clean), 12%/10% (late)
|uairdmg=13%/12% (clean), 12%/10% (late)
|uairdesc=Does a midair bicycle kick and sticks his feet out. Knockback direction depends on what angle the move hits the foe, though strong nonetheless. Also good for [[juggling]], and edgeguarding if hit near the end of the attack.
|uairdesc=Does a midair bicycle kick and sticks his feet out. Knockback direction depends on what angle the move hits the foe, though strong nonetheless. Also good for [[juggling]], and edgeguarding if hit near the end of the attack.
|dairname=Step On It ({{ja|スタンピードボム|Sutanpīdo Bomu}}, ''Stampede Bomb'')
|dairname=Step on It ({{ja|ステップオンイット|Suteppu on Itto}})
|dairdmg=16%
|dairdmg=16%
|dairdesc=Stomps below him for good downward knockback and high hitstun. Minor startup and ending lag. Can [[nipple spike]] if hit within the torso region, making it a [[spike]] and even more powerful (the most powerful spike in the game). If used on a grounded opponent, this move is a great combo starter, and can KO at high percentages. This is the 4th most powerful [[meteor smash]] in the game, behind {{SSBM|Young Link}}'s sweetspotted down aerial, {{SSBM|Ganondorf}}'s down aerial, and {{SSBM|Yoshi}}'s forward aerial.
|dairdesc=Stomps below him for good downward knockback and high hitstun. Minor startup and ending lag. Can [[nipple spike]] if hit within the torso region, making it a [[spike]] and even more powerful (the most powerful spike in the game). If used on a grounded opponent, this move is a great combo starter, and can KO at high percentages. This is the 4th most powerful [[meteor smash]] in the game, behind {{SSBM|Young Link}}'s sweetspotted down aerial, {{SSBM|Ganondorf}}'s down aerial, and {{SSBM|Yoshi}}'s forward aerial.
|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}})
|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}})
|grabdesc=
|grabdesc=
|pummelname=Captive Knee ({{ja|つかみニーバット|Tsukami Nībatto}}, ''Grab Kneebutt'')
|pummelname=Captive Knee ({{ja|つかみニーバット|Kyaputibu Nī}})
|pummeldmg=3%
|pummeldmg=3%
|pummeldesc=Knees opponent in the torso region.
|pummeldesc=Knees opponent in the torso region.
|fthrowname=Body Blow ({{ja|ショートボディブロー|Shōto Bodi Burō}}, ''Short Body Blow'')
|fthrowname=Body Blow ({{ja|ボディブロー|Bodī Burō}})
|fthrowdmg=5% (hit 1), 4% (throw)
|fthrowdmg=5% (hit 1), 4% (throw)
|fthrowdesc=Punches foe forward.
|fthrowdesc=Punches foe forward.
|bthrowname=Kickback ({{ja|ストライキングスルー|Sutoraikingu Surū}}, ''Striking Throw'')
|bthrowname=Kickback ({{ja|キックバック|Kikkubakku}})
|bthrowdmg=5% (hit 1), 4% (throw)
|bthrowdmg=5% (hit 1), 4% (throw)
|bthrowdesc=Kicks foe behind. Knockback is usually hard to follow-up or combo with unless over a ledge.
|bthrowdesc=Kicks foe behind. Knockback is usually hard to follow-up or combo with unless over a ledge.
|uthrowname=Rising Palm ({{ja|ライジングフラット|Raijingu Furatto}}, ''Rising Flat'')
|uthrowname=Rising Palm ({{ja|ライジングパーム|Raijingu Pāmu}})
|uthrowdmg=4% (hit 1), 3% (throw)
|uthrowdmg=4% (hit 1), 3% (throw)
|uthrowdesc=Punches foe upward. Can lead into various moves or tech chases at low percentages, as the opponent usually falls straight down. At higher percentages, aerial followups are easier to land.
|uthrowdesc=Punches foe upward. Can lead into various moves or tech chases at low percentages, as the opponent usually falls straight down. At higher percentages, aerial followups are easier to land.
|dthrowname=Throw Down ({{ja|ヘッドクラッシュ|Heddo Kurasshu}}, ''Head Crush'')
|dthrowname=Throw Down ({{ja|スルーダウン|Surū Daun}})
|dthrowdmg=7%
|dthrowdmg=7%
|dthrowdesc=Crushes foe to the floor. Depending on opponent percentage, fall speed, and DI, can lead into aerial combos or tech chase regrabs. Can [[Chain grab|chaingrab]] more floaty characters (such as {{SSBM|Ganondorf}}).
|dthrowdesc=Crushes foe to the floor. Depending on opponent percentage, fall speed, and DI, can lead into aerial combos or tech chase regrabs. Can [[Chain grab|chaingrab]] more floaty characters (such as {{SSBM|Ganondorf}}).
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|djump = 28.56
|djump = 28.56
|rdjump = 10
|rdjump = 10
|ellag = 4
|rellag = 2-23
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===[[Crowd cheer]]===
===[[Crowd cheer]]===
{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1"
{{Crowd
|-
|char=Captain Falcon
!{{{name|}}}
|game=Melee
!Cheer (International)
|desc-us=Falcon! *claps three times*
!Cheer (Japanese)
|desc-jp=Cap-tain! Fal-con!
|-
|pitch-us=Group chant
! scope="row"|Cheer
|pitch-jp=Mixed chant}}
|[[File:Captain Falcon Cheer International SSBM.ogg|center]]||[[File:Captain Falcon Cheer Japanese SSBM.ogg|center]]
|-
! scope="row"|Description
|Falcon! *claps 3 times* || Cap - tain! Fal - con!
|}


===[[Victory pose]]s===
===[[Victory pose]]s===
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*'''[[Event 5: Spare Change]]''': The player controls {{SSB|Ness}} and fights Captain Falcon in a coin battle on [[Onett]]. The player must collect 200 coins within 80 seconds in order to clear the event.
*'''[[Event 5: Spare Change]]''': The player controls {{SSB|Ness}} and fights Captain Falcon in a coin battle on [[Onett]]. The player must collect 200 coins within 80 seconds in order to clear the event.
*'''[[Event 12: Seconds, Anyone?]]''': The player chooses any character and must defeat Captain Falcon within 7 seconds in a one-stock match on {{SSBM|Mute City}}. Both players start with 100% damage.
*'''[[Event 12: Seconds, Anyone?]]''': The player chooses any character and must defeat Captain Falcon within 7 seconds in a one-stock match on {{SSBM|Mute City}}. Both players start with 100% damage.
*'''[[Event 17: Bounty Hunters]]''': The player controls {{SSBM|Samus}}, “allied” with Captain Falcon, and must deliver the finishing blow to {{SSBM|Bowser}} on [[Jungle Japes]]. The event results in failure if Captain Falcon delivers the finishing blow or if Bowser [[Self-destruct|self-destructs]].
*'''[[Event 17: Bounty Hunters]]''': The player controls {{SSBM|Samus}}, allied with Captain Falcon, and must deliver the finishing blow to {{SSBM|Bowser}} on [[Jungle Japes]]. The event results in failure if Captain Falcon delivers the finishing blow or if Bowser [[Self-destruct|self-destructs]].
*'''[[Event 20: All-Star Match 2]]''': Captain Falcon is the fourth opponent to be fought in this series of staged battles. The player battles him on {{SSBM|Mute City}}, which will transition to the next stage if Captain Falcon gets defeated. With a timer of four minutes, the player must defeat him along with Samus, {{SSBM|Link}}, {{SSBM|Zelda}}, and {{SSBM|Fox}}.
*'''[[Event 20: All-Star Match 2]]''': Captain Falcon is the fourth opponent to be fought in this series of staged battles. The player battles him on {{SSBM|Mute City}}, which will transition to the next stage if Captain Falcon gets defeated. With a timer of four minutes, the player must defeat him along with Samus, {{SSBM|Link}}, {{SSBM|Zelda}}, and {{SSBM|Fox}}.
*'''[[Event 33: Lethal Marathon]]''': As Captain Falcon, the player must race to the finish of F-Zero Grand Prix similar to Adventure Mode. However, the gameplay is sped up and the F-Zero racers can deliver almost a [[one-hit KO]].
*'''[[Event 33: Lethal Marathon]]''': As Captain Falcon, the player must race to the finish of F-Zero Grand Prix similar to Adventure Mode. However, the gameplay is sped up and the F-Zero racers can deliver almost a [[one-hit KO]].
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*'''[[Event 43: Birds of Prey]]''': As Fox, the player must defeat Captain Falcon and Falco in a two-stock match on Big Blue.
*'''[[Event 43: Birds of Prey]]''': As Fox, the player must defeat Captain Falcon and Falco in a two-stock match on Big Blue.


===[[Congratulations_screen#Super_Smash_Bros._Melee|Congratulations Screens]]===
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==[[Trophies]]==
==[[Trophies]]==
In addition to the normal trophy about Captain Falcon as a character unlocked by completing {{SSBM|Classic Mode}} as Captain Falcon on any difficulty, there are two trophies about him as a fighter, unlocked by completing {{SSBM|Adventure Mode}} and [[All-Star Mode]] respectively as Captain Falcon on any difficulty. Each of the trophies can also be unlocked by playing 100, 200, and 300 versus matches respectively as Captain Falcon:
In addition to the normal trophy about Captain Falcon as a character, there are two trophies about him as a fighter, unlocked by completing both [[Adventure Mode|Adventure]] and [[All-Star]] modes respectively with Captain Falcon on any difficulty:


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