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'''Captain Falcon''' ({{ja|キャプテン・ファルコン|Kyaputen Farukon}}, ''Captain Falcon'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. He was confirmed on June 12th, 2018. As in the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', he is [[unlockable character|unlockable]], instead of being available from the [[starter character|start]]. Captain Falcon is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #11]].
{{cquote|''A fighter that possesses both speed and power! But in exchange, he is frequently left open. Being able to successfully land his neutral special, Falcon Punch, can greatly influence the battle in multiplayer matches.''|cite=[https://www.smashbros.com/en_US/blog/ Super Smash Blog]|source=[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Official Site]]}}
'''Captain Falcon''' ({{ja|キャプテン・ファルコン|Kyaputen Farukon}}, ''Captain Falcon'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. He was confirmed on June 12th, 2018. Captain Falcon is classified as fighter #11.


As in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', {{s|wikipedia|Ryō Horikawa}}'s portrayals of Captain Falcon from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''Brawl'' were repurposed for ''Ultimate''. However, Horikawa briefly returned to voice Captain Falcon in {{SSBU|Min Min}}'s reveal trailer, though only recording eating sounds for Captain Falcon rather than new voice lines.
As in ''[[Smash 4]]'', {{s|wikipedia|Ryō Horikawa}}'s portrayal of Captain Falcon from ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'' were repurposed for ''Ultimate''.
 
Captain Falcon is ranked 40th out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing him at the top of the B- tier. This is a moderate drop from his 19th out of 54 placement in ''SSB4''. Captain Falcon retains his speed and mobility from previous games, which allow him to rush down his opponent with ease and [[combo]] them or carry them off into the [[blast line]]. Captain Falcon's normal moves, such as his [[neutral aerial]], are useful as they open up combos or [[KO]] setups into his [[forward aerial]], [[back aerial]], or [[down aerial]]. Additionally, Captain Falcon's back aerial, down aerial, and forward aerial make him potent offstage. Captain Falcon has little to no trouble KOing his opponent thanks to his plethora of powerful moves, such as [[up smash]], [[Sweet spot (hitbox)|sweetspotted]] forward aerial, clean back aerial, clean [[Falcon Kick]], and [[Falcon Dive]]. Captain Falcon's [[special move]]s also saw some improvement: [[Raptor Boost]] was repurposed into one of his main combo starters, Falcon Dive is a solid [[out of shield]] option, and Falcon Kick is faster and stronger.
 
Despite all these strengths, Captain Falcon has prevalent weaknesses for a character of his archetype. His tall stature and high falling speed make him easy to combo for most of the cast, and his [[recovery]] is linear enough to where most characters can easily edgeguard him. These traits result in Falcon having problematic [[matchups]] with characters above him on the tier list. Captain Falcon also has an issue where his [[hurtbox]] will extend when turning around after a [[dash]], which causes him to get clipped by many moves that are slightly miss-spaced. Finally, due to his lack of a projectile and a reliable [[spacing]] option, Captain Falcon is usually forced to [[approach]] in most matchups, which puts him at risk of losing the [[neutral game]].
 
Overall, Captain Falcon remains a high-risk, high-reward fighter with a solid [[Punishment|punish]] game overall. Falcon has seen respectable [[tournament]] results from players such as {{Sm|Jogibu}}, {{Sm|Karaage}} and prior to his retirement, {{Sm|Fatality}}.


==How to unlock==
==How to unlock==
Complete one of the following:
Complete one of the following:
*Play [[VS. match]]es, with Captain Falcon being the 11th character to be unlocked.
*Play [[VS. match]]es, with Captain Falcon being the 11th character to be unlocked.
*Clear {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} with {{SSBU|Fox}} or anyone in his unlock tree, being the 1st character unlocked.
*Clear {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} with {{SSBU|Fox}} or any character in his unlock tree, being the 1st character unlocked.
*Have Captain Falcon join the player's party in [[World of Light]].
*Have Captain Falcon join the player's party in [[World of Light]].
With the exception of the third method, Captain Falcon must then be defeated on [[Port Town Aero Dive]].
With the exception of the third method, Captain Falcon must then be defeated on [[Port Town Aero Dive]].


==Attributes==
==Attributes==
Captain Falcon is a tall heavyweight character, yet he boasts some of the best overall mobility out of any character in spite of his weight class. Captain Falcon sports the 2nd fastest [[dash]]ing speed, the 7th fastest [[falling speed]], the 11th fastest [[air speed]], and the 14th highest [[gravity]]. His [[jump]]s and [[wall jump]]s are also very high. Strangely, though, his [[walk]]ing speed is rather slow, while his [[traction]] and [[air acceleration]] are around average. Additionally, while his running speed is very high, his initial dash speed is only slightly above average, and crucially he hits this lower limit during his initial dash a few frames before transitioning to his running animation, making his effective movement speed in short bursts lower than expected. Compounding this is his turnaround dash animation, which causes him to slide in the opposite direction for a few frames, before sliding back into his origin location. While his high run acceleration can mask this to an extent, this effectively results in him making no progress in the direction he is turning into for several frames, resulting in his retreat being counter-intuitively one of the least safe in the game, especially when combined with his legs extending a long distance behind him. Nonetheless, his high mobility overall, combined with his strong punish game and generally low landing lag on his aerials, benefits him with a trademark speed-and-power combo.
Captain Falcon is a tall heavyweight character. However, despite his weight, he boasts outstanding mobility; he boasts the second fastest [[dash]] speed, the 6th fastest [[falling speed]], along with the eleventh fastest [[air speed]]. Strangely, though, his walking speed is rather slow.
 
Despite lacking a projectile, Falcon has an overall effective neutral game, courtesy of his mobility. His primary combo starter is grounded [[Raptor Boost]]; its low knockback along with its vertical launching angle and low ending lag make it a fearsome combo starter if landed, allowing it to combo into a plentiful of moves. His up tilt consistently meteor smashes opponents even if they are grounded, making it not only a great combo tool, but a decent edgeguarding tool as well. One of his best combo tools is his up aerial; at a wide range of percents, it can create incredibly long chains, especially into itself due to its low base knockback and overall low lag. Alternatively, Falcon can chain his up aerial into some of his deadliest finishers, most notably into his forward aerial, the Knee Smash.


Despite lacking a projectile, Falcon has an overall effective neutral game, courtesy of his mobility. His primary combo starter is grounded [[Raptor Boost]]; its low knockback along with its vertical launching angle and low ending lag make it a fearsome combo starter if landed, allowing it to combo into a plentiful number of moves. Neutral aerial can chain into itself at low percents, and Falcon can combo it into his other aerials if he lands with the first hit. His up tilt consistently meteor smashes opponents even if they are grounded, making it not only a great combo tool, but a decent edgeguarding tool as well. One of his best combo tools is his up aerial; at a wide range of percents, it can create incredibly long chains, especially into itself due to its low base knockback and overall low lag. Alternatively, Falcon can chain his up aerial into some of his deadliest finishers, most notably into his forward aerial, the Knee Smash.
Captain Falcon, like most of his fellow heavyweights also boasts excellent KO power, as well as a formidable edgeguarding ability. His up and down smashes are both excellent baiting options due to their low lag, making them safe on shield and potentially even on whiff. Even if they both have rather noticeable startup, it is also long enough to punish spot dodges reliably. His up smash in particular even functions as a situational combo starter at low percentages, allowing Captain Falcon to deal huge amounts of damage off of a few hits. His forward, back, and down aerials deal high knockback, along with the formermost being a powerful semi-spike. His down tilt, while having noticeable startup, sends at a semi-spike angle with high knockback, and has low ending lag, making it not only a good spacing and poking tool, but also a great edgeguarding and KO move.


Captain Falcon, like most of his fellow medium-heavyweights also boasts excellent KO power. He also has a formidable edgeguarding ability. His up and down smashes are both excellent baiting options due to their low ending lag, making them safe on shield and potentially even on whiff. Even if they both have rather noticeable startup, they are also long enough to punish spot dodges reliably. His up smash in particular even functions as a situational combo starter at low percentages, which can allow Falcon to deal insane amounts of damage in just a few measly hits. While his forward smash is his least useful smash attack as a whole, even it has its uses, being a powerful KO option that can be angled. His forward, back, and down aerials all deal high knockback, with his forward aerial in particular being the strongest of its type in the entire game. His down tilt, while having noticeable startup, sends at a semi-spike angle with high knockback, and it has low ending lag, making it not only a good spacing and poking tool, but also a great edgeguarding and KO move, the lattermost quirk being extremely rare for a down tilt.
However, he has his weaknesses. Though he has numerous hard-hitting moves, most of them are difficult or slow to land, some prominent examples being his smash attacks. His Knee Smash is faster than those moves, but it suffers from a rather small sweetspot that lasts for only one frame, making it hard to land without an air dodge read or setup off of an up aerial. As a result, he often has to rely on edgeguarding to score his kills. Though his neutral game is good overall, his lack of a projectile leaves him susceptible to camping. His high weight and fast falling speed give him endurance, but they also leave him especially vulnerable to combos, and he has no fast options with which to break them.


Falcon's special moveset also has its uses. [[Falcon Punch]], while being extremely situational in the long run, is one of the strongest neutral specials in the entire game, especially when reversed on the ground, and is perfect for punishing shield breaks. As mentioned earlier, Raptor Boost is an excellent combo starter on the ground. In the air, it has the potential to [[meteor smash]], and it also serves well as a KO move in such cases. [[Falcon Dive]] is one of the strongest command grabs in the game, and while it is linear, it does cover a decent amount of distance. It also works well as a combo finisher and out-of-shield option due to its high knockback and being a command grab. Finally, [[Falcon Kick]] is effective in terms of dealing with pressure due to its speed and long-lasting hitbox, and it also possesses decent KO power when hit early on. It is also an excellent tool for returning to the stage quickly when used in the air.
Captain Falcon also has somewhat limited options from landing a grab. To begin with, his grabs' ranges are overall somewhat short despite his height, making it risky to throw out. His down throw, while a decent combo starter at low percentages, loses said combo potential very quickly at higher percentages. His forward and back throws don't have much other purposes other than KOing, with the former being relatively weak for a KO throw. His up throw has too high of ending lag in order to combo properly, and cannot KO too reliably at high percentages. Overall, while his grab game isn't outright useless, it doesn't have much reward past high percentages.


However, Captain Falcon does have his fair share of weaknesses. While he is a powerhouse, most of his KO moves are difficult to land, the most prominent examples being his forward smash and Falcon Punch. His forward aerial is faster than those moves, but even then it suffers from a rather small sweetspot that lasts for only one frame, making it hard to land without an air dodge read or setup off of an up aerial. As a result, he often has to rely on edgeguarding to score KOs. Though his neutral game is good overall, his lack of a projectile leaves him susceptible to camping. While his above average weight and fast falling speed give him excellent endurance, they also leave him vulnerable to combos, which is further exacerbated by the fact that he has little to no fast options with which to break them.
Captain Falcon's greatest problem lies in his recovery, despite having an impressive air speed. His two recovery options, Falcon Dive and Raptor Boost, are linear and do not grant enough distance, making them predictable and easily intercepted, and they have small ledge sweetspots. These two moves do not have hitboxes above him, leaving him open to meteor smashes, which he usually cannot survive due to his short recovery and falling speed. To his merit, he can reuse Falcon Dive if it connects with an opponent, and even stage spike them, though this is easily teched. However, in some offstage instances when Falcon Dive connects on a opponent, they can hit the ledge be launched back at him, leaving him very vulnerable to gimps and be KO'd. Although he has a wall jump, he will be in danger offstage without his double jump.


Falcon's moveset in general is also full of issues. As mentioned earlier, most of his KO moves are slow and tough to land, which forces him to rely on edgeguarding to KO effectively. Falcon Kick is extremely unsafe offstage due to its lag and Falcon's fast falling speed, as it is not unlikely for him to self-destruct with it. While Raptor Boost can meteor smash in the air, it will leave him [[helpless]] if he misses, which could also result in a self-destruct. Other examples of unreliability within his moveset lie in his neutral aerial and up smash, both of which tend to have trouble connecting properly at high percentages. His overall range, while not necessarily lacking for a brawler, is also lackluster when compared to other characters with good physical reach, especially due to the fact that he lacks a projectile.
Overall, Captain Falcon fits into a huge rushdown playstyle; when combining his excellent mobility and combo game, he can string very long combos for huge amounts of damage. However, one must be cautious due to his noticeable susceptibility to combos.


While Captain Falcon has a good ground game and an excellent air game, his grab game is rather mediocre. To begin with, his grab range is overall somewhat short despite his height, making it risky to throw out. His down throw remains a useful combo starter at low to medium percents, but has lost its utility as a semi-guarenteed setup into Knee Smash due to its knockback and angle adjustments. While Captain Falcon's back throw remains a useful KO move, his forward throw has lost its decent combo potential as an indirect consequence of his much higher traction, just like {{SSBU|Meta Knight}}'s forward throw. Although it remains a serviceable KO move, it is utterly outclassed by back throw in this regard. Captain Falcon's up throw suffers from similar issues to his forward throw: it has too much ending lag to combo properly, even in spite of his faster jumpsquat, and it is somewhat weak for a KO throw despite dealing more damage than in ''Smash 4''.
==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
In ''Smash 4'', Captain Falcon was ranked as a solid high-tier character (19th out of 55 characters). In his transition to ''Ultimate'', he has undergone a mixture of buff and nerfs, but he was overall slightly nerfed. The dramatic increase in his learning curve suggests this.  


Captain Falcon's biggest flaw is his recovery: despite his impressive air speed, his two recovery options, Falcon Dive and Raptor Boost, are linear, easily intercepted, and have small edge sweetspots. Raptor Boost also doesn't have a hitbox above him, which can leave him open to meteor smashes, which he usually has trouble surviving due to his linear recovery and fast falling speed. To his merit, he can reuse Falcon Dive if it connects with an opponent, and even stage spike them, though this is easily teched. Furthermore, since all characters can wall jump out of a tech, opponents can punish Falcon as he leaps back, possibly putting him in a worse offstage situation. In addition, while Falcon Dive covers an alarmingly high amount of horizontal distance due to its high drift, its vertical travel distance is quite mild, and Raptor Boost also renders him helpless, making it situational when combined with its poor travel distance.  Although he has the second-best wall jump in the game, Falcon will be in danger offstage without his double jump.
Falcon's grounded game has seen bountiful buffs in one way or another. On one hand, several of Falcon's options at close range have been improved, some of which are more rewarding by virtue of their increased combo potential. Notable examples are his [[neutral attack|neutral infinite]] connecting much more reliably and being therefore more effective for racking up damage; his [[forward tilt]]'s lower lag making it safer for spacing; his [[up tilt]] consistently [[meteor smash]]ing both grounded and aerial opponents, allowing for combos; and his [[up smash]]'s increased damage, added leg intangibility, and reduced ending lag turning it into a high-risk, high-reward combo starter that can contest aerial approaches. On the other hand, his other options have improved KO ability, such as his [[dash attack]], his new [[forward smash]] (despite already being remarkably powerful in ''Smash 4''), and his [[down smash]], the latter which now [[semi-spike]]s and hits low-profile opponents more effectively, allowing him to take stocks more reliably up close.


Overall, Captain Falcon is the epitome of a hit & run character, yet also benefits from a bait and punish playstyle; when combining his excellent mobility and combo game, he can string very long combos for huge amounts of damage. Otherwise, if he can use his KO moves wisely, he does not have much trouble scoring KOs. However, his flaws are quite susceptible to be punished easily if the player is not careful due to Captain Falcon's susceptibility to combos and exploitable recovery. He also falls under the bait and punish archetype, requiring to have a very precise and patient gameplay style in order to take advantage of the opponent's mistakes to score KO's.
Furthermore, Falcon's entire special moveset has been buffed in miscellaneous ways: [[Falcon Punch]] has significantly increased knockback, making it deadlier as a [[hard read]] or [[shield break]] punish much like in previous games; [[Raptor Boost]] is a much more effective combo starter on the ground thanks to its lower knockback and leaves Falcon less vulnerable if it connects in the air (no longer causing [[helpless]]ness in such case); [[Falcon Dive]] has increased knockback and less ending lag making it safer to hit opponents with and giving him a KO option that can counter shielding opponents; and [[Falcon Kick]] is faster, has increased power on the ground, and less landing lag. In addition to these direct changes, the universal changes in ''Ultimate'' benefit Falcon's rushdown oriented playstyle, having increased mobility and reduced landing lag on aerial attacks that allow him to juggle and punish opponents more effectively, most notably with his [[Knee Smash]], which deals far more damage if sweetspotted, the ability to use any attack out of a dash cancel further improving his grounded game, and the removal of [[tech]]ing grounded meteor smashes giving his up tilt and [[down aerial]] increased combo potential.


==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
However, Captain Falcon has received significant nerfs as well, which counterbalance most of his buffs. His [[dash grab]], infamous in ''Smash 4'' for being one of Captain Falcon's best approach punish and/or burst options due to its large ground coverage and high reward, now travels significantly less distance as a result of his increased [[traction]] — a change that also affects his throws negatively, with his [[forward throw]] losing all its guaranteed combo potential, and [[down throw]] being much less reliable for combos at higher percents in combination with its altered knockback. Most importantly, the latter can no longer lead into semi-guaranteed KO confirms at high percents, nor can it force an option select at the ledge, where the appropriate [[DI]] for forward throw resulted in a KO from down throw and vice versa. This hinders a large component of his playstyle from ''Smash 4'', as his grab is now harder to land, less rewarding, and due to all standard grabs having increased ending lag in ''Ultimate'', easier to punish if it misses. Another of Falcon's most nerfed moves is his [[up aerial]]; while it has slightly less ending lag, its increased landing lag compared to other aerials (which instead had it decreased) and lower damage weaken its punishability and KO setups, and the changes in knockback physics have slightly worsened the ability to chain into itself repeatedly. Adding to this, while his slower KO options were improved, his faster ones, such as [[back aerial]] and [[Raptor Boost]], have been worsened, the latter no longer KOing at realistic percents in exchange for its increased combo ability. Meanwhile, his new forward smash, while dealing more knockback, has significantly decreased range, to the point it can sometimes miss at point-blank range if the opponent is pushed by Falcon himself.
Captain Falcon was previously considered a high tier character in ''SSB4'' (ranked 19th out of 54 characters) and a highly popular choice at lower levels of play due to his great advantage state and low learning curve. Most likely owing to this, Captain Falcon received a mix of buffs and nerfs in his transition to ''Ultimate''; although he has a noticeably higher learning curve as a result of his nerfs, the plethora of very useful buffs he received from subsequent game updates has essentially resulted in him being nerfed slightly overall.


Falcon's overall punish game has seen many buffs in one way or another. Several of Falcon's options at close range have been improved, some of which are more rewarding by virtue of their increased combo potential. His [[neutral attack|neutral infinite]] connects much more reliably and is therefore more effective for racking up damage; his [[forward tilt]]'s lower lag and higher base knockback make it safer for spacing; his [[up tilt]] consistently [[meteor smash]]ing both grounded and aerial opponents, allowing for combo extensions; and his [[up smash]]'s increased damage, added leg intangibility, and reduced ending lag have turned it into a high-risk, high-reward combo starter that can contest aerial approaches and transitions into a powerful KO move at higher percentages. A notable buff was to his [[neutral aerial]]'s first hit; while it is harder to connect into the second hit at high percents, it more notably launches opponents at a more vertical angle on landing, allowing Falcon to land combos and even KO confirms with his [[Knee Smash]], which deals far more damage if sweetspotted. Falcon's other options have improved KO ability, such as his [[dash attack]], his smash attacks (with [[forward smash]] gaining more power despite already being remarkably powerful in ''SSB4'', and [[down smash]] now [[semi-spike|semi-spiking]] and hitting low-profile opponents more effectively).
Finally, while Falcon playstyle's benefits from some of the universal changes, other changes have negatively impacted the way he has to execute his playstyle. Namely, the tumbling animation from a [[footstool jump]] now being [[tech]]able prevents him from racking up large amounts of damage and setting up KOs by repeatedly footstooling and meteor smashing opponents back up with his down aerial. Ironically, the changes to [[dash-dancing]] have also adversely affected him more than other characters; since his initial dash animation is one of, if not, the slowest in the game, this causes his dash-dancing animation to be more awkward and slower-moving than other characters, and reduces its mindgame potential compared to his previous extended dash-dance in ''Smash 4''.


Furthermore, Falcon's entire special moveset has been buffed in miscellaneous ways: [[Falcon Punch]] has significantly increased knockback, making it deadlier as a [[hard read]] or [[shield break]] punish much like in previous games; [[Raptor Boost]], in lieu of his ''Melee'' appearance, is a much more effective combo starter on the ground thanks to its lower knockback, ending lag, and new damage-based armor on hit, and leaves Falcon less vulnerable if it connects in the air (no longer causing [[helpless]]ness in such a case); [[Falcon Dive]] has increased recovery distance, deals more knockback and has less ending lag, making it safer to hit opponents with and giving him a KO option that can counter shielding opponents; and [[Falcon Kick]] is faster, has increased power on the ground, and less landing lag. In addition to these direct changes, the universal changes in ''Ultimate'' benefit Falcon's rushdown-oriented playstyle, having increased mobility and reduced landing lag on aerial attacks that allow him to juggle and punish opponents more effectively, the ability to use any attack out of a dash cancel further improving his grounded game, and the removal of [[tech]]ing grounded meteor smashes giving his up tilt and [[down aerial]] increased combo potential.
Overall, while Captain Falcon's buffs have improved several of his options and punish game, the nerfs to the previous options he had in ''Smash 4'' mean he has to take higher risks at approaching and optimizing their use, instead of constantly relying on a few safe options to rack up damage and set up KOs, which is more dangerous for him, since a large number of characters in ''Ultimate'' are either zoners or have had their close-up game buffed to various degrees. As such, Falcon players have to be significantly more cautious of their opponents in order to win the [[neutral game]], which now gives him a higher learning curve compared to ''Smash 4'', where he had a rather low learning curve. His representation in the early metagame of ''Ultimate'' has been below average, although he still has seen some success thanks to the efforts of notable players such as {{sm|Fatality}}, {{Sm|NickC}}, and {{Sm|Ogey}} who continue to represent him in tournaments. As the meta progressed, his representation has gradually improved, however, as some top players have used him as secondaries; he is considered by most as a higher mid-tier.


However, Captain Falcon has received significant nerfs as well. His grab game is overall worse than before: [[forward throw]] and [[down throw]] are less reliable for combos at higher percents in combination with the latter's altered knockback, and for mixups at lower percents. Falcon's increased traction notably shortens and makes it harder to land his [[dash grab]], infamous in ''SSB4'' for being one of his best approach, punish and/or burst options due to its large ground coverage and high reward. Combined with all standard grabs having increased ending lag in ''Ultimate'', Falcon is easier to punish if his grab misses. While his [[up aerial]] has slightly less ending lag and knockback, it also has increased landing lag compared to almost all other aerials (which instead had it decreased), lower damage, and a shorter duration with increased startup, narrowing its KO setups. [[Raptor Boost]]'s restored combo potential comes at the cost of its KO power at realistic percents, especially with [[rage]]. Meanwhile, his new forward smash, while dealing more knockback, has significantly decreased range, to the point it can sometimes miss at point-blank range if the opponent is pushed by Falcon himself, due to the changes to [[jostle|jostling]].
===Aesthetics===
*{{change|As with all [[veteran]]s returning from ''SSB4'', Captain Falcon's model features a more subdued color scheme. The top piece of his racing suit appears to be armor with visible scuffs. His eyes are larger, akin to ''Brawl''.}}
*{{change|Captain Falcon has a slightly altered [[dashing]] animation.}}
*{{change|The pose at the end of Captain Falcon's triple size kick victory screen has been altered. Instead of pointing his wrist sideways, he points it upwards, forming a pose similar to his idle pose.}}
*{{change|Captain Falcon's mouth once again moves during his down and side taunts, like in ''Brawl''.}}
*{{change|Captain Falcon's tumbling animation has been altered. He now faces more towards/away from the screen, similar to Little Mac, Shulk, Greninja, and other fighters.}}
*{{change|Captain Falcon's side taunt has been shortened significantly, showing him immediately gesturing with his hand.}}
*{{change|Down taunt has been shortened when facing right, now matching its left-facing duration.}}


While Falcon's playstyle benefits from some of the universal changes, other changes have negatively impacted its execution. Namely, the tumbling animation from a [[footstool jump]] now being [[tech]]able prevents Falcon from racking up large amounts of damage and setting up KOs by repeatedly footstooling and meteor smashing opponents back up with his down aerial. Ironically, the changes to [[dash-dancing]] have also adversely affected him compared to other characters; since his initial dash animation is quite slow, this causes his dash-dancing animation to be more awkward and slower-moving than other characters, and reduces its mindgame potential compared to his previous extended dash-dance in ''SSB4''. Lastly, of note is that Falcon retains notable weaknesses from previous appearances, notably his problematic recovery and high vulnerability to combos.
===Attributes===
*{{buff|Like all characters, Captain Falcon's [[jumpsquat]] animation takes 3 frames to complete (down from 5).}}
*{{buff|Captain Falcon [[walk]]s faster (0.94 → 0.987).}}
*{{buff|Captain Falcon [[run]]s faster (2.32 → 2.552).}}
**{{buff|His initial [[dash]] is faster (1.7 → 1.98).}}
*{{buff|Captain Falcon's [[traction]] has been drastically increased (0.05 → 0.105). This makes it easier for him to punish [[out of shield]].}}
*{{buff|Captain Falcon's [[air speed]] is faster (1.1 → 1.218). Being faster than in Brawl.}}
*{{change|Captain Falcon [[falling speed|fall]]s slightly faster (1.837 → 1.865).}}
**{{buff|His [[fast fall]]ing speed is faster (2.9392 → 2.984).}}
*{{nerf|Forward [[roll]] has more ending lag ([[FAF]] 28 → 30).}}
*{{nerf|Back roll has more startup (frame 4 → 5) and ending lag (FAF 28 → 35).}}
*{{buff|[[Spot dodge]] has less ending lag (FAF 28 → 27).}}
*{{nerf|Spot dodge grants less [[intangibility]] (frames 3-18 → 3-17).}}
*{{buff|[[Air dodge]] grants more intangibility (frames 3-28 → 3-30).}}
*{{nerf|Air dodge has more ending lag (FAF 34 → 43).}}
*{{buff|The changes to air dodges greatly benefit Falcon: the ability to only air dodge once allows him to take better advantage of his fast mobility to pressure and [[juggle]] opponents, while their increased ending lag allows him to punish them more effectively with powerful moves such as [[Knee Smash]].}}
*{{buff|The ability to [[run cancel]] any move significantly benefits Falcon's grounded neutral game and punish game. This allows him to pressure the opponent easier by canceling into a neutral or tilt attack, especially if pivot canceled.}}
*{{nerf|The ability to [[tech]] aerial [[footstool]]s prevents Falcon from repeatedly footstooling and meteor smashing opponents back into the air with his down aerial, removing one of his most potent damage racking options.}}
*{{nerf|The reintroduction of [[dash-dancing]] hurts Falcon's grounded movement due to possessing one of the slowest initial dashes in the game, as it hinders its mindgame potential.}}


Overall, Captain Falcon's buffs have improved several of his options and punish game, as well as granted him new options to utilize his speed and power, but his nerfs to the previous options he had in ''SSB4'' mean he has to take higher risks at approaching and optimizing their use. As such, Falcon's playstyle is more bait-and-punish oriented than before in order to win the [[neutral game]], which now gives him a higher learning curve. Game updates have improved Falcon in various ways, improving his power, fixing some inconsistencies with his moveset and giving him a much less vulnerable recovery; the discovery of [[instant double jump]] (IDJ) and optimization of his playstyle has also improved Falcon's perception. Nevertheless, his higher learning curve, various improvements to numerous veterans and the introduction of strong DLC characters collectively result in Falcon performing slightly worse than in ''SSB4''.
===Ground attacks===
{{SSB4 to SSBU changelist|char=Captain Falcon}}
*[[Neutral attack]]:
**{{buff|The first hit has an altered animation, with Falcon jabbing underhanded. This slightly lowers its position, allowing it to hit shorter and crouching characters.}}
**{{buff|The first hit transitions into the second faster (frame 8 → 5), which transitions into either of the subsequent hits faster (frame 10 → 8).}}
**{{buff|The infinite has faster startup (frame 9 → 5), a much shorter gap between hits (5 frames → 2) and reduced knockback (15/15/8 base/50/50/30 scaling → 8 base/15 scaling), in addition to keeping opponents on the ground, and inflicting 2 additional frames of [[hitstun]] with each hit. This allows it to connect much more reliably.}}
**{{buff|The infinite's finisher deals more damage (2% → 3%), though with its knockback scaling compensated (70 → 55).}}
**{{nerf|The first two hits and the infinite deal less damage (2% → 1.5% (hits 1-2), 1% → 0.6% (infinite)).}}
**{{nerf|The first three hits have reduced range overall (hit 1: 4.3u/4.3u/3.3u → 2.0/2.3/2.5/2.5; hit 2: 4.3u/4.3u/3.3u → 2.5/3.0/3.6; hit 3: 6.0u/3.5u →  5.5/3.8).}}
**{{nerf|The infinite's finisher has drastically more ending lag (FAF 40 → 50).}}
**{{nerf|The infinite has an increased [[hitlag]] multiplier (0.3× → 0.5x). Combined with the universally increased hitlag, this allows opponents to SDI the hits, which was previously impossible due to their lack of hitlag, despite their decreased SDI multiplier (0.7× → 0.4×).}}
**{{change|The infinite and its finisher have altered hitbox sizes (infinite: 4.2u/4.0u/4.0u → 2.25/6.5; finisher: 7.0u → 4.5/4.5). This gives the finisher more horizontal range, but reduces its vertical range.}}
**{{change|The first and second hits have altered angles (hit 1: 80° → 361°/361°/180°/361°; hit 2: 80° → 361°) and knockback (both hits: 20 set/100 scaling → 20 base/25 caling) to keep opponents close to Captain Falcon, akin to other neutral attacks. This allows them to connect better and [[lock]], but removes their guaranteed [[jab cancel]] setups.}}
*[[Forward tilt]]:
**{{buff|It has less startup and a longer hitbox duration (frames 9-11 → 7-10), with its total duration reduced as well (FAF 32 → 30). This makes it safer to use at close range.}}
**{{nerf|The sweetspot is located in Falcon's knee rather than his foot. Since the foot hitbox still outprioritizes the knee hitbox, this makes it harder to land.}}
**{{change|It has significantly increased base knockback, but significantly decreased scaling (10 base/100 scaling → 60/58). This noticeably improves its safety on hit at low percents, but drastically hinders its KO potential, to the point it can no longer KO reliably.}}
**{{change|The knee hitbox and the foot hitbox have swapped sizes (knee: 4.3u → 5.3; foot: 5.3u → 4.3).}}
*[[Up tilt]]:
**{{buff|It has less startup (frame 17 → 14), with its total duration reduced as well (FAF 40 → 37).}}
**{{buff|It [[meteor smash]]es throughout its entirety, including grounded opponents, instead of only aerial opponents at the heel. Due to the removal of teching for grounded meteor smashes, this drastically improves its combo potential.}}
***{{buff|This makes the meteor smash stronger if Falcon's knee doesn't connect (22 base → 35).}}
**{{nerf|It has an altered animation where Captain Falcon's foot no longer reaches all the way to the floor, resulting in a more circular motion. This animation reduces its vertical range, making it almost unable to hit opponents hanging from an edge.}}
**{{change|It no longer moves Falcon forward with each use.}}
*[[Down tilt]]:
**{{change|The hitbox on Falcon's torso sends at an inverse angle (25° → 155°).}}
*[[Dash attack]]:
**{{buff|Both clean and late hits have more knockback scaling (50 → 67). This makes the clean hit stronger (KOing at around 170% without rage), and the late hit much safer on hit at low percentages.}}
*[[Forward smash]]:
**{{change|Captain Falcon has a new forward smash: a backhand punch that resembles [[Warlock Punch]].}}
**{{buff|It deals more knockback overall (angled up/non-angled: 24 base/95 scaling → 36/94; angled down: 24 base/83 scaling → 36/87), improving its KO potential, especially when angled down.}}
**{{nerf|It only consists of two hitboxes rather than three (4.5u/3.0u/3.0u → 3.8/3.2). Falcon also doesn't lean forward as much before hitting and no longer lunges forward during the attack. This makes the move harder to land, significantly reduces its range and leaves it prone to missing short opponents.}}
*[[Up smash]]:
**{{buff|It has less ending lag (FAF 52 → 46). Combined with Falcon's faster jumpsquat and jump speed, this allows it to true combo into an up aerial from low to mid percents.}}
**{{buff|Both hits have a longer duration (hit 1: frame 22 → frames 22-23; hit 2: 28 → 28-29), and grant Falcon [[intangibility]] on his respective legs, making the move safer to use against opposing aerial attacks.}}
**{{buff|Both hits deal more damage (hit 1: 6%/11% → 7%/12%; hit 2: 13%/12% → 14%/13%).}}
**{{buff|One of the first hit's hitboxes (hitbox ID 1 → 0) now outprioritizes the other (hitbox ID 0 → 1). The hitboxes also have slightly altered angles (95°/110°/80°/90° → 96°/110°/80°/80°) and knockback values (hitbox 0: 140 set → 150; hitbox 1: 120 → 90; hitbox 3: 30 base/20 set → 8 base/10 set). These changes make the first hit connect better into the second hit.}}
**{{change|The second hit has more base knockback, but less knockback scaling (30 base/104/106/112 scaling → 70 base/72/74/80 scaling).}}
*[[Down smash]]:
**{{buff|Down smash has an altered animation where Falcon kicks lower to the ground, allowing it to hit smaller and crouching opponents more easily. In spite of this animation change, its horizontal reach is unaffected.}}
**{{buff|It launches at a lower, [[semi-spike]] angle (361° → 28°). This improves the move's KO potential especially near edges, despite the second hit's lower knockback scaling (90 → 84).}}


==Update history==
===Aerial attacks===
Captain Falcon was buffed significantly by game updates. In update 3.1.0, back aerial's knockback was increased, which slightly improved its KO potential after it was initially nerfed in the transition from ''Smash 4''. [[Knee Smash]]'s sweetspot and [[Falcon Kick]]'s clean hit received hitbox adjustments that made them easier to land. Captain Falcon's close range options and combo game were also improved: forward tilt's base knockback was increased, up tilt's lag was decreased, and [[Raptor Boost]]'s uppercut gained a marginal decrease to its start-up lag alongside increases to its hitstun and the damage threshold of its armor.
*{{buff|All aerials except up aerial have reduced landing lag (12 frames → 7 (neutral), 30 → 18 (forward), 12 → 10 (back), 21 → 12 (down)).}}
*[[Neutral aerial]]:
**{{buff|Neutral aerial transitions faster into the second hit (frame 20 → 13), with its total duration mostly reduced as well (FAF 45 → 40).}}
***{{nerf|However, this increases its ending lag by 2 frames, making it more difficult to chain multiple neutral aerials without landing.}}
**{{buff|The first hit no longer has [[set knockback]] (55 set/100 scaling → 50 base/25 scaling), and deals more knockback to grounded opponents (55 set/100 scaling → 65 base/75 scaling), improving its combo potential on landing, despite its increased SDI multiplier (1.0x → 1.4x).}}
***{{nerf|However, this makes the first hit transition into the second hit less consistently on aerial opponents at very high percentages.}}
**{{change|The second hit has less knockback scaling (130 → 120), improving its combo potential but worsening its KO power.}}
**{{change|The first hit sends at lower angles (86°/78°/74° → 74°/80°/68°). Two of its hitboxes now send grounded opponents at lower angles as well (86°/78° → 68°/74°).}}
**{{nerf|The first hit has reduced hitbox sizes (5.0u/6.5u/5.5u → 6.0/4.0/3.5), slightly reducing its range.}}
**{{change|The second hit has altered hitbox sizes (4.8u/6.0u/5.0u → 5.2/6.0/3.8). This makes it easier to connect from afar, but slightly harder to connect up close.}}
*[[Forward aerial]]:
**{{buff|Sweetspotted [[Knee Smash]] deals more damage (19% → 22%), albeit with its knockback scaling compensated (93 → 81). This damage increase also makes it much harder to punish on landing if shielded.}}
**{{buff|Sweetspotted [[Knee Smash]] hitbox is larger (3u → 3.75u)}}
**{{buff|The move's reduced landing lag increases the usefulness of its late hit's bonus [[trip]] chance, allowing Captain Falcon to get true followups if it trips the opponent.}}
*[[Back aerial]]:
**{{nerf|It has altered knockback (25 base/100 scaling → 27/97), KOing slightly later.}}
*[[Up aerial]]:
**{{buff|It has slightly less ending lag (FAF 34 → 32), improving its combo potential into itself.}}
**{{nerf|It has one frame more startup (frame 6 → 7) with no animation change, making it unable to hit opponents right in front of Falcon.}}
**{{nerf|It has one frame more landing lag (9 frames → 10). Combined with the decreased [[shieldstun]] for aerial attacks, this makes it much less safe on shield.}}
**{{nerf|It deals less damage (clean: 11%/10% → 10%/9%; late: 10%/9% → 9%/8%).}}
**{{change|The clean hit has more base knockback, but less knockback scaling (16 base/100 scaling → 20/96) and sends at a lower angle (70° → 66°). Combined with its lower damage, these changes improve its combo ability, but hinder its KO potential.}}
*[[Down aerial]]:
**{{buff|The removal of teching for grounded meteor smashes improves down aerial's combo potential onstage, compounded further by its reduced landing lag.}}


Following update 7.0.0's minor buffs to Captain Falcon's shield and neutral attack, update 8.0.0 granted him a number of very useful buffs. Most notably, Raptor Boost was buffed again: the grounded version has longer horizontal range, regained its launching angle from ''Smash 4'', and its knockback was decreased. Altogether, these changes significantly improved its combo potential. Conversely, aerial Raptor Boost's meteor hitbox became much more consistent, thanks to its higher priority. Additionally, down tilt and up smash gained higher knockback, dash attack's ending lag was decreased, and Falcon Kick became quicker and gained a stronger clean hit, making it a better burst option.
===Throws and other attacks===
*{{change|Falcon has altered swing animations for battering [[item]]s like the [[Beam Sword]], no longer performing a stab forward when using a forward smash. This applies to all except his dash attack.}}
*[[Grab]]s:
**{{buff|Standing and pivot grabs have less startup (standing: frame 7 → 6; pivot: frame 12 → 10).}}
**{{nerf|All grabs have more ending lag (FAF 31 → 36 (standing); 38 → 44 (dash); 37 → 39 (pivot)).}}
**{{nerf|All grabs have less range on aerial opponents (standing/pivot: 3.3u → 1.65; dash: 2.6u → 1.3).}}
**{{nerf|Due to Falcon's increased traction, dash grab does not cause him to retain as much horizontal momentum. This significantly decreases its range.}}
*[[Pummel]]:
**{{nerf|Pummel deals less damage (2% → 1.3%).}}
**{{change|It deals more hitlag (4 frames → 14), but has much less startup (frame 4 → 1) and ending lag (FAF 16 → 7).}}
**{{change|It has an altered animation where Captain Falcon strikes the opponent with his left knee, somewhat resembling his Knee Smash.}}
*[[Forward throw]]:
**{{nerf|Forward throw's first hit deals less damage (5% → 3.5%; 9% → 7.5% total).}}
**{{nerf|Due to Falcon's increased traction no longer allowing him to retain horizontal momentum during the throw, it has lost its combo potential.}}
*[[Back throw]]:
**{{nerf|Back throw's first hit deals less damage (5% → 3.5%; 9% → 7.5% total).}}
*[[Up throw]]:
**{{buff|Up throw's release deals more damage (3% → 5%; 7% → 9% total), allowing it to KO more reliably at high percents despite its reduced knockback (80 base/110 scaling → 68/100) and very slightly lower angle (85° → 84°).}}
*[[Down throw]]:
**{{nerf|Down throw has less base knockback (80 → 65), but more knockback scaling (45 → 70). Combined with Falcon's increased traction no longer allowing him to retain horizontal momentum during the throw, this hinders its combo potential past low and mid percents despite its higher angle (65° → 68°); most notably, this removes his semi-guaranteed setups into forward aerial at high percents.}}
*[[Edge attack]]:
**{{buff|Edge attack deals more damage (7% → 10%).}}


Update 9.0.0 buffed up smash by adjusting the hitboxes and decreasing the knockback of its first hit, which improved its consistency into its second hit, especially under platforms. Most recently, update 11.0.0 significantly decreased the ending lag of [[Falcon Dive]]'s throw (a buff shared with [[Dark Dive]]), which almost completely alleviated its glaring susceptibility to [[Tech Check]]ing.<ref>[https://twitter.com/FatalityFalcon/status/1367670035066544134]</ref>
===Special moves===
*[[Falcon Punch]]:
**{{buff|It has less ending lag when not reversed (FAF 110 → 104).}}
**{{buff|It has significantly altered knockback (grounded/aerial/aerial reversed: 0 base/90 scaling → 93/59; grounded reversed: 0 base/90 scaling → 85/65). This makes it no longer unsafe on hit at low percents (as in previous games), and significantly increases its KO power despite its reduced knockback scaling (for reference, it can KO middleweights at 55% from the center of {{SSBU|Final Destination}}).}}
**{{buff|Both versions have larger hitboxes (grounded/reversed: 4.0u/2.5u/3.5u → 4.5/2.5/4.0; aerial/aerial reversed: 4.6u/2.875u/4.025u → 5.175/2.875/4.6).}}
**{{nerf|Falcon Punch does not move Falcon as far when performing the move, slightly reducing its range despite its larger hitboxes.}}
**{{change|Like several other powerful attacks in the game, Falcon Punch triggers Special Zoom when it successfully hits an opponent.}}
**{{change|Falcon Punch's flames are more pronounced and better resemble an actual falcon model than in ''Smash 4''. In addition, the falcon particle effect lingers for much longer.}}
*[[Raptor Boost]]:
**{{buff|Both versions deal more damage (9% grounded/8% aerial → 10% both), with knockback not compensated on the aerial version, improving the meteor smash's KO potential.}}
**{{buff|Grounded Raptor Boost has less startup (inert detector: frame 16 → 10), and less ending lag if it misses (FAF 80 → 72).}}
**{{buff|Falcon has damage-based [[armor]] (10%) on the grounded version right before the uppercut comes out (frames 1-6). This significantly improves its use for zonebreaking.}}
**{{buff|The uppercut has a reduced hitlag multiplier (2.0x → 1.5x), making it harder to DI.}}
**{{nerf|The uppercut has more startup (frame 4 → 5).}}
***{{buff|However, it has much less ending lag (FAF 36 → 29) and inflicts 3 additional frames of hitstun, greatly improving its combo potential.}}
**{{buff|Aerial Raptor Boost no longer causes [[helplessness]] or landing lag if the overhand is activated, increasing its safety.}}
**{{buff|One of the overhand's sourspots has been removed, with the meteor smash hitbox now having the highest priority, improving its reliability.}}
**{{nerf|The uppercut sends at a lower angle (85° → 76°) and deals much less knockback (100 base/75 scaling → 82/55). While this improves its combo potential, it significantly reduces its KO power, no longer KOing opponents at realistic percentages without [[rage]].}}
**{{nerf|The uppercut has altered hitboxes, which are now attached to Falcon's body (startup: 7.0u → 6.0/5.5; ending: 7.0u → 4.5). This reduces its range.}}
**{{change|The move has a slightly altered animation.}}
*[[Falcon Dive]]:
**{{buff|It covers more horizontal range and travels higher, and reversing it no longer decreases its horizontal distance.}}
**{{buff|It has less landing lag (30 frames → 24).}}
**{{buff|One of the move's grabboxes has increased size (4.5u → 5.0), and a higher position (Y-axis displacement: 12.0 → 13.0), improving the move's protection from above, as well as its reach, while only marginally reducing its consistency against grounded opponents.}}
**{{buff|The throw has less ending lag (FAF 61 → 55).}}
**{{buff|The throw deals more damage (12% → 13%; 17% → 18% total) and has altered knockback (40 base/82 scaling → 85/62). Overall, this improves its KO potential.}}
**{{buff|The hitbox when Falcon latches onto an opponent deals knockback to bystanders (50 base/100 scaling, at an angle of 361), instead of simply damaging them, making the move safer to use in [[doubles]] or free-for-alls.}}
**{{bugfix|Connecting with the throw no longer gives [[RCO lag]].}}
**{{change|Falcon Dive has Captain Falcon flash with an orange tint when grabbing an opponent. It additionally has a new animation, in which he grabs his opponent with one hand while leaning more similar to [[Dark Dive]] in ''SSB4'' onward, and the flip after grabbing an opponent has him spin slightly.}}
**{{change|The move's sound effects no longer cut off when grabbing an opponent.}}
*[[Falcon Kick]]:
**{{buff|Grounded Falcon Kick has less startup (frame 18 → 15), with its total duration reduced as well (FAF 74 → 71).}}
**{{buff|The grounded version's clean hit deals more damage (13% → 15%), all of its hits have more knockback scaling (clean: 60 → 84; mid: 40 → 60; late: 60 → 65), and they launch at a much more horizontal angle (clean: 80° → 52°; mid: 68° → 52°; late: 50° → 46°). This increases its KO ability overall, with the clean hit remaining mostly the same from center stage save for its angle, which allows it to KO earlier near edges.}}
**{{buff|Aerial Falcon Kick has much less landing lag (48 frames → 36), making it safer as a landing option.}}
**{{buff|The aerial version deals more knockback (clean: 40 base/60 scaling → 80/52; mid/late: 40 base/65 scaling → 80/46; landing: 20 scaling → 35). This improves the clean hit's KO potential (now KOing at around 150% from center stage) and makes the entire move safer on hit.}}
**{{buff|The aerial version's landing hit sends at a lower angle (80 → 60). This makes it harder to punish.}}
**{{nerf|The aerial version's mid and late hits deal less damage (mid: 13% → 12%; late: 11% → 9%). This worsens their KO potential despite their higher knockback.}}
*[[Blue Falcon]]:
**{{nerf|The starting hit has smaller hitboxes (19.0u/22.0u/19.0u → 16.0/18.0/16.0) with altered displacements (hitbox 0: 10.0 Z-axis displacement → 13; hitbox 2: 50.0 Z-axis displacement → 45). This significantly reduces its range, especially right in front of Falcon.}}
**{{nerf|The finishing hit has less knockback scaling (165 → 135), no longer being a potential One-hit KO, and rendering it only slightly above average in strength overall.}}
**{{change|Blue Falcon releases flames on both sides when the Blue Falcon itself is on the racetrack, making it appear much like a falcon itself.}}
**{{change|The track Captain Falcon drives on sports a new design with no side rails, better matching the rail-less sections of ''F-Zero'' race tracks.}}


Overall, Captain Falcon fares much better than he did at ''Ultimate''{{'}}s launch.
==Update history==
Captain Falcon has been buffed via update {{SSBU|3.1.0}}. Back aerial's knockback was increased, which slightly restored its KO potential after it was initially nerfed in the transition from ''SSB4''. [[Knee Smash]]'s sweetspot and [[Falcon Kick]]'s clean hit were both made easier to land, thanks to adjustments to their hitboxes. Captain Falcon's close range options and combo game were also improved: forward tilt's base knockback was increased, up tilt's lag was decreased, and [[Raptor Boost]]'s uppercut gained a marginal decrease to its start-up lag alongside increases to its hitstun and the damage threshold of its armor.


'''{{GameIcon|SSBU}} {{SSBU|3.1.0}}'''
'''{{GameIcon|SSBU}} {{SSBU|3.1.0}}'''
{{UpdateList (SSBU)/3.1.0|char=Captain Falcon}}
*{{buff|Forward tilt has more base knockback (50 → 60).}}
*{{buff|Up tilt has less start-up lag (frame 17 → 14), with its total duration also being decreased (FAF 40 → 37).}}
*{{buff|[[Knee Smash]]'s sweetspot is larger (3u → 3.75u).}}
*{{buff|Back aerial has more knockback (25 (base)/94 (scaling) → 27/97).}}
*{{buff|[[Raptor Boost]]'s uppercut has less start-up lag (frame 6 → 5) and 3 more frames of hitstun. These changes improve its combo potential.}}
*{{buff|Raptor Boost's [[armor]] has a higher damage threshold (8% → 10%).}}
*{{buff|[[Falcon Kick]]'s clean hit has a longer duration (frames 15-17 → 15-19 (grounded), 16-18 → 16-20 (aerial)), with its total duration also remaining the same.}}


'''Technical changelist 3.1.0'''
'''Technical changelist 3.1.0'''
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| Raptor Boost frame 1-7 || No frame speed multiplier || FSM: 0.8×
| Raptor Boost frame 1-7 || No frame speed multiplier || FSM: 0.8×
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'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|7.0.0}}'''
{{UpdateList (SSBU)/7.0.0|char=Captain Falcon}}
'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|8.0.0}}'''
{{UpdateList (SSBU)/8.0.0|char=Captain Falcon}}
'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|9.0.0}}'''
{{UpdateList (SSBU)/9.0.0|char=Captain Falcon}}
'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|11.0.0}}'''
{{UpdateList (SSBU)/11.0.0|char=Captain Falcon}}


==Moveset==
==Moveset==
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|neutralcount=3
|neutralinf=y
|neutralinf=y
|neutralname=Jab ({{ja|ジャブ|Jabu}}) / Straight ({{ja|ストレート|Sutorēto}}) / Kneebutt ({{ja|ニーバット|Nībatto}}) / Mach Punch ({{ja|マッハパンチ|Mahha Panchi}}) / Body Blow ({{ja|ボディブロー|Bodi Burō}})
|neutralname=&nbsp;
|neutral1name=&nbsp;
|neutral1name=&nbsp;
|neutral2name=&nbsp;
|neutral2name=&nbsp;
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|neutral3dmg=5%
|neutral3dmg=5%
|neutralinfdmg=0.6% (loop), 3% (last)
|neutralinfdmg=0.6% (loop), 3% (last)
|neutraldesc=A {{iw|wikipedia|one-two combo}} followed by [[Gentleman|a knee strike]] colloquially known as the Gentleman. Alternatively, the first two punches can be followed by a flurry of punches, culminating with a {{iw|wikipedia|short-straight punch}} that has very high base knockback. The knee strike has incredibly high knockback for a neutral attack, KOing {{SSBU|Mario}} at 140% the edge of Final Destination. The infinite and finisher have deceptively high range, being able to reach fighters slightly further out than his normal two-punch knee strike, and it also has good power, though it is outclassed by the Gentleman in that matter. The first two hits can also [[lock]], but it is hard to do so due to its higher hitbox.
|neutraldesc=Two straight punches followed by [[Gentleman|a knee strike]]. Alternatively, the first two punches can be followed by a series of punches, culminating in an underhand punch that has very high base knockback. The infinite and underhand punch have deceptively high range, being able to reach fighters slightly further out than his normal two-punch knee strike. The first two hits can also [[lock]].
|ftiltangles=3
|ftiltangles=3
|ftiltname=Round Kick ({{ja|ラウンドキック|Raundo Kikku}})
|ftiltname=&nbsp;
|ftiltupdmg=10% (foot), 9% (leg)
|ftiltupdmg=10% (foot), 9% (leg)
|ftiltsidedmg=9% (foot), 8% (leg)
|ftiltsidedmg=9% (foot), 8% (leg)
|ftiltdowndmg=10% (foot), 9% (leg)
|ftiltdowndmg=10% (foot), 9% (leg)
|ftiltdesc=A roundhouse kick. It can be [[angle]]d, has a sweetspot on Captain Falcon's foot, and a slightly weaker sourspot on his leg. It is one of his best neutral options; it's a bit slower than neutral attack, but has more range over it, and can start tech chase situations at mid percents. Angling the move increases its damage, and angling down allows it to hit short characters effectively, which Captain Falcon struggles with.
|ftiltdesc=A roundhouse kick that can be [[angle]]d. The move has a sweetspot on Captain Falcon's foot, and a slightly weaker sourspot on his leg. A bit slower than neutral attack, but has more range over it, and can start tech chase situations at mid percents. Angling the move increases its damage, and angling down allows it to hit short characters effectively, which Captain Falcon struggles with.
|utiltname=Wheel Kick ({{ja|ホイールキック|Hoīru Kikku}})
|utiltname=Wheel Kick
|utiltdmg=11%
|utiltdmg=11%
|utiltdesc=An axe kick. It has good vertical range in front of him and the ability to [[meteor smash]] both grounded and aerial opponents. Useful for creating grounded combos or hitting opponents trying to recover high. However, it has high startup lag for a tilt.
|utiltdesc=An axe kick that travels in a very circular motion. This move is very dangerous for opponents, as it is very quick, hard to punish, and [[meteor smash]]es both grounded and aerial opponents. Useful for creating grounded combos or hitting opponents jumping over the ledge and slightly high recoveries.
|dtiltname=Sprawl Kick ({{ja|スプロールキック|Supurōru Kikku}})
|dtiltname=&nbsp;
|dtiltdmg=10%
|dtiltdmg=10%
|dtiltdesc=A legsweep. It is a [[semi-spike]], making it useful for edgeguarding because of this trajectory, as well as its high knockback and ability to hit ledge hangs. One of the strongest down tilts in the game, but it has above average startup lag, especially for a tilt.
|dtiltdesc=A sweep kick with [[Semi-spike|horizontal knockback]], making it useful for edgeguarding because of this trajectory, as well as its kill power and ability to hit ledge hangs. Has high starting lag for a tilt.
|dashname=Turbo Shoulder ({{ja|ターボショルダー|Tābo Shorudā}})
|dashname=&nbsp;
|dashdmg=10% (clean), 6% (late)
|dashdmg=10% (clean), 6% (late)
|dashdesc=A [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling attacks#Shoulder block|shoulder block]]. Propels Captain Falcon quite far and is useful for punishing landings. Both its clean and especially late hits can potentially start combos at low percents due to its diagonal trajectory and speed, but it is punishable on shield like most dash attacks. It has increased knockback compared to the previous installment, making its clean hit decent for scoring KOs.
|dashdesc=A shoulder tackle that grants a lot of forward distance. Useful for punishing landings and can occasionally start combos due to its diagonal trajectory and speed, but it is punishable on shield like most dash attacks. It has increased knockback compared to the previous installment, making it a situational KOing move.
|fsmashangles=3
|fsmashangles=3
|fsmashname=Overheat Back Knuckle ({{ja|オーバーヒートバックナックル|Ōbāhīto Bakku Nakkuru}})
|fsmashname=&nbsp;
|fsmashupdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|20}}
|fsmashupdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|20}}
|fsmashsidedmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|19}}
|fsmashsidedmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|19}}
|fsmashdowndmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|20}}
|fsmashdowndmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|20}}
|fsmashdesc=Rears back and then throws a lunging backhanded punch, which has a [[flame]] effect. It has high startup and ending lag, but its range is decent enough, and since Captain Falcon rears back, other moves can completely whiff. It boasts excellent KO potential and can also can be angled, increasing its damage slightly.
|fsmashdesc=Rears back and performs a lunging backhanded punch while posing, which has a [[flame]] effect. Has high starting and ending lag, but the move has a high range since Captain Falcon rears back, which can cause other moves to completely whiff. Also can be angled, increasing its damage slightly.
|usmashname=Dual Edge ({{ja|デュアルエッジ|Duaru Ejji}})
|usmashname=&nbsp;
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|7}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|12}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|14}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|13}} (hit 2)
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|7}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|12}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|14}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|13}} (hit 2)
|usmashdesc=A {{iw|wikipedia|540 kick}}. Despite its slow startup, it has low ending lag and deceptive horizontal range. Both hits deal more damage at the upper portion of Captain Falcon's leg. Though it has very good knockback, at low to mid percents, it can combo into an up aerial. Due to hitting twice and having leg intangibility, it also can contest aerial approaches. In addition, as of update 8.0.0, it is tied with {{SSBU|Lucas}}' up smash as the second strongest in the game thanks to its increased knockback growth, and it is also the most damaging up smash if both sweetspots connect (without other factors such as {{SSBU|Lucario}}'s [[aura]] or {{SSBU|Hero}} getting a critical hit). As of update 9.0.0, it is also much more consistent against opponents standing on platforms above him.
|usmashdesc=Performs a {{s|wikipedia|540 kick}}. A potent move that despite its slow startup, has low ending lag and deceptive horizontal range. Both hits deal more damage at the upper portion of Captain Falcon's leg. At low to mid percents, it can combo into an up aerial against fast-fallers, and a decent anti air due to hitting twice and having leg intangibility.
|dsmashname=Front & Back Kick ({{ja|フロント＆バックキック|Furonto ando Bakku Kikku}})
|dsmashname=&nbsp;
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|14}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|18}} (hit 2)
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|14}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|18}} (hit 2)
|dsmashdesc=A mid-level roundhouse kick followed by a back kick. The back kick is more powerful than the roundhouse kick, which makes the move useful for roll reads. Unlike most down smashes, it can't hit edge hangs, although it compensates by having decent horizontal range and somewhat low ending lag, on top of both hits having high knockback.
|dsmashdesc=Kicks forward and then backward. The back kick is more powerful than the front kick, and makes the move useful for roll reads. Unlike most down smashes, it cannot hit ledge hangs, although it compensates by having decent horizontal range and somewhat low endlag.
|nairname=Rotary Kick ({{ja|ロータリーキック|Rōtarī Kikku}})
|nairname=&nbsp;
|nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|4}} (hit 1), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|6}} (hit 2)
|nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|4}} (hit 1), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|6}} (hit 2)
|nairdesc=A hook kick followed by a roundhouse kick. It is a reliable follow-up out of his down throw at middling percents, and it transitions faster than the version in ''Smash 4''. The first hit has vertical knockback on grounded opponents, intended to reliably lead into the second hit, but if Captain Falcon connects only the first hit, it becomes a viable combo starter that can combo into his aerials, even his Knee Smash at mid-high percents. Also an effective edgeguard tool due to being a multi-hit and having decent KO potential offstage.
|nairdesc=Kicks forward twice. It is a reliable followup to his down throw at mid-percents, and transitions faster than the version in ''SSB4''. The first hit has vertical knockback on grounded opponents, intended to reliably lead into the second hit, but if Falcon lands with only the first hit, it becomes a viable combo starter that can combo into his aerials. Also an effective edgeguard tool, due to being a multi-hit and having decent kill power offstage.
|fairname=[[Knee Smash]] ({{ja|ストライキングニー|Sutoraikingu Nī}}, ''Striking Knee'')
|fairname=[[Knee Smash]]
|fairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|22}} (clean sweetspot), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|6}} (clean sourspot), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|3}} (late)
|fairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|22}} (clean sweetspot), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|6}} (clean sourspot), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|3}} (late)
|fairdesc=A knee strike. Much like the [[Lightning Kick]], it is extremely polarized: it deals extremely high damage with an [[electric]] effect when sweetspotted (to the point of being the strongest forward aerial in the game by a tiny margin), but is incredibly weak when sourspotted or hit later on. It deals massive shield damage, making it an excellent shield-pressuring tool if aimed well. Also serves well as a combo finisher or hard read tool against airborne opponents, such as if they air dodge predictably.
|fairdesc=Captain Falcon's renowned [[Knee Smash]]. It has very high knockback and an [[electric]] effect if sweetspotted, but is incredibly weak if sourspotted or hit with the late hit. It deals massive shield damage and has respectable landing lag, making it an excellent shield-pressuring tool if aimed well. Also used as a combo finisher or hard read tool against airborne opponents, such as if they airdodge predictably.
|bairname=Back Knuckle ({{ja|バックナックル|Bakku Nakkuru}})
|bairname=&nbsp;
|bairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|13}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|8}} (late)
|bairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|13}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|8}} (late)
|bairdesc=A backfist. Its low landing lag makes it one of Captain Falcon's best approach options. The move deals high knockback as well when hit clean, and it can combo into a dash attack or grab on landing at low percents. Due to his high air speed, it can even perform a wall of pain at low-mid percents offstage.
|bairdesc=A quick backhanded strike. Low landing lag, making it one of Captain Falcon's best approach options. The move has good power, and it can combo into a dash attack or grab on landing at low percents.
|uairname=Overhead Kick ({{ja|オーバーヘッドキック|Ōbāheddo Kikku}})
|uairname=Overhead Kick
|uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|10}}/{{ShortHopDmgSSBU|9}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|9}}/{{ShortHopDmgSSBU|8}} (late)
|uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|10}}/{{ShortHopDmgSSBU|9}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|9}}/{{ShortHopDmgSSBU|8}} (late)
|uairdesc=A bicycle kick. Has fast startup with a decently long duration, good all-around range (though it doesn't hit directly below him), low ending lag, minimal landing lag, low base knockback, and it auto-cancels in a short hop. All these factors make it a great combo starter, which can combo into itself, down aerial at low-mid percents, Knee Smash at higher percents, and Falcon Dive near the blast zone. The last frames of the move send at a more horizontal angle, which can combo into back aerial with proper timing.
|uairdesc=A flip kick. Has fast startup with a decently long duration, good all-around range (though not directly below him), low ending lag, minimal landing lag, low base knockback and autocancels in a short hop. All these factors make it a great combo starter, which can combo into itself, down air at low-mid percents and Falcon Dive near the blast zone.
|dairname=Stampede Bomb ({{ja|スタンピードボム|Sutanpīdo Bomu}})
|dairname=&nbsp;
|dairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|14}}
|dairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|14}}
|dairdesc=A double foot stomp. Meteor smashes when sweetspotted at his legs and sends opponents horizontally if sourspotted at his hips. It can lock opponents at low to mid percents, and when it starts bouncing opponents off the ground, can combo into Knee Smash. The move deals high knockback, which causes the sourspot to KO at around 110%. As a result, it is one of the strongest down aerials in the game.
|dairdesc=Performs a double foot stomp. Meteor smashes when sweetspotted at his legs, and sends opponents horizontally if sourspotted at his hips. It can lock opponents at low to mid percents, and when it starts bouncing opponents off the ground, can combo into Knee Smash.
|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}})
|grabname=&nbsp;
|grabdesc=Reaches out with his right hand. Captain Falcon's grab range is fairly short. While his dash grab is a lot shorter since he doesn’t slide as much, it can no longer whiff up close thanks to the changes to the jostle mechanics.
|grabdesc=Reaches out with a short range. While Captain Falcon's dash grab does not cause him to slide as much, it can no longer whiff up close since characters are not able to run through each other in ''Ultimate''.
|pummelname=Grab Kneebutt ({{ja|つかみニーバット|Tsukami Nībatto}})
|pummelname=&nbsp;
|pummeldmg=1.3%
|pummeldmg=1.3%
|pummeldesc=A knee strike. Average power and speed.
|pummeldesc=Knee strikes the opponent.
|fthrowname=Short Body Blow ({{ja|ショートボディーブロー|Shōto Bodī Burō}})
|fthrowname=&nbsp;
|fthrowdmg=3.5% (hit 1), 4% (throw)
|fthrowdmg=3.5% (hit 1), 4% (throw)
|fthrowdesc=A short-straight punch. It can KO at higher percents around 159% from the edge of [[Final Destination]]. Unlike in ''Smash 4'', however, it lacks combo potential as a result of Captain Falcon's much higher traction.
|fthrowdesc=Punches the enemy, sending them forward diagonally. Can easily be followed up with a dash attack at low percentages, and KO at higher percents around 159% from the edge of [[Final Destination]].
|bthrowname=Striking Throw ({{ja|ストライキングスルー|Sutoraikingu Surū}})
|bthrowname=&nbsp;
|bthrowdmg=3.5% (hit 1), 4% (throw)
|bthrowdmg=3.5% (hit 1), 4% (throw)
|bthrowdesc=Lightly tosses the opponent behind himself and then side kicks them, knocking them backward diagonally. His best KO throw horizontally and one of the more powerful of its type, killing middleweights at around 147% at the edge of Final Destination with [[Directional influence|DI]].
|bthrowdesc=Puts the enemy behind him and kicks them backwards, knocking them back diagonally. His best kill throw horizontally. KOing middleweights at around 147% at the edge of Final Destination with [[Directional influence|DI]].
|uthrowname=Rising Flat ({{ja|ライジングフラット|Raijingu Furatto}})
|uthrowname=&nbsp;
|uthrowdmg=4% (hit 1), 5% (throw)
|uthrowdmg=4% (hit 1), 5% (throw)
|uthrowdesc=Holds the opponent up above his head and uppercuts them with his left hand. Has decent enough KO potential, so it's useful for when Captain Falcon isn't in the position for forward or back throws to KO. It KOs middleweights at around 181% from the ground on Final Destination.
|uthrowdesc=Holds the enemy up and punches them upward with his left hand. Can kill off the top, useful for when Captain Falcon is not in position for forward or back throws to kill. KOing middleweights at around 181% on Final Destination.
|dthrowname=Head Crush ({{ja|ヘッドクラッシュ|Heddo Kurasshu}})
|dthrowname=&nbsp;
|dthrowdmg=6%
|dthrowdmg=6%
|dthrowdesc=Swings the opponent overhead and then performs a one-handed body slam. Alongside Raptor Boost and the first hit of neutral aerial, this is one of Captain Falcon's main combo starters, being capable of starting combos into neutral aerial and back aerial at low percents, up aerial at a wide range of percents, and even forward aerial at specific percentages as a KO setup.
|dthrowdesc=Swings the foe overhead and then slams them on the ground with a single arm. Alongside Raptor Boost and the first hit of neutral aerial, this is one of Captain Falcon's main combo starters, being capable of starting combos into neutral aerial at 0%, up aerial at a wide range of percents, and even forward aerial at specific percentages as a KO setup.
|floorfname=&nbsp;
|floorfname=&nbsp;
|floorfdmg=7%
|floorfdmg=7%
|floorfdesc=Kicks behind himself with one leg, then performs a {{iw|wikipedia|kip-up}} transitioned into a {{iw|wikipedia|scorpion kick}} with the same leg before standing up.
|floorfdesc=Does a spin on the ground to kick both sides.
|floorbname=&nbsp;
|floorbname=&nbsp;
|floorbdmg=6%
|floorbdmg=6%
|floorbdesc=Performs a {{iw|wikipedia|headspin}} to kick on both sides of himself before standing up.
|floorbdesc=Spins around to do a double kick.
|floortname=&nbsp;
|floortname=&nbsp;
|floortdmg=5%
|floortdmg=5%
|floortdesc=Punches both sides of himself while getting up.
|floortdesc=Punches both sides.
|edgename=&nbsp;
|edgename=&nbsp;
|edgedmg=10%
|edgedmg=10%
|edgedesc=Pulls himself up from the ledge and kicks with his right leg.
|edgedesc=Gets up and kicks with his right leg.
|nsname=Falcon Punch
|nsname=Falcon Punch
|nsdmg=25% (grounded), 28% (grounded reverse), 22% (aerial), 25% (aerial reverse)
|nsdmg=25% (grounded), 28% (grounded reverse), 22% (aerial), 25% (aerial reverse)
|nsdesc=Winds up and throws his iconic flaming punch, yelling "Falcon... Punch!" while doing so. Turning around while using the move increases its power, but slightly increases its startup lag, while landing an aerial punch lowers its power. The grounded version can KO middleweights at around 50% from the center of Final Destination, a strong increase over its ''SSB4'' iteration. Inputting up or down on the control pad when Captain Falcon is performing an aerial Falcon Punch will result in a very small boost in that direction.
|nsdesc=Winds up and releases his iconic fiery punch, yelling "Falcon Punch!" while doing so. Turning around while using the move increases its power, but slightly increases its startup lag, while landing an aerial punch lowers its power. The grounded version can KO middleweights at around 50% from the center of Final Destination, a strong increase over its ''SSB4'' iteration. Inputting up or down on the control pad when Captain Falcon is performing an aerial Falcon Punch will result in a very small boost in that direction.
|ssname=Raptor Boost
|ssname=Raptor Boost
|ssdmg=10%
|ssdmg=10%
|ssdesc=Dashes forward and, upon detecting an opponent, throws a flaming uppercut on the ground or a flaming overhand in the air. The aerial version meteor smashes aerial opponents if they are directly below Captain Falcon. On the ground, Captain Falcon is granted 10% (12% in 1v1) damage-based [[armor]] right before the hit connects, on frames 1-5. The move will now deal the same damage regardless of whether it is performed on the ground or in the air. The aerial version will leave Captain Falcon [[helpless]] if the move does not connect against opponents. Unlike in ''SSB4'', grounded Raptor Boost is not a KO move due to its low knockback, but it is much better at comboing into his aerials (including Knee Smash at certain percents) and even up tilt at mid-percents at the ledge. It can even confirm into up aerial at high percents as of update 8.0.0. The overhand's high base knockback makes it among the stronger meteor smashes in the game, though it is risky to use since Captain Falcon becomes helpless if he misses.  
|ssdesc=Dashes forward, performing an uppercut on the ground if the move connects with an opponent, or an overhand in the air. The aerial version meteor smashes aerial opponents if they are directly below Falcon. On the ground, Captain Falcon is granted [[super armor]] right before the hit connects. The move will now deal the same damage regardless of whether it is performed on the ground or in the air. The aerial version will leave Captain Falcon [[helpless]] if the move does not connect against opponents. Unlike the version in ''SSB4'', Raptor Boost is not a KO option due to its low knockback, thus making it better suited for starting aerial combos.
|usname=Falcon Dive
|usname=Falcon Dive
|usdmg=5% (hit 1), 13% (throw)
|usdmg=5% (hit 1), 13% (throw)
|usdesc=Leaps upward and grabs any opponent that comes in range, launching them away with an explosion. If successful, Captain Falcon will flip backward while shouting "Yes!", and he can use the move again instead of becoming helpless. This is Captain Falcon's main recovery move and works as an out-of-shield option despite its moderate startup due to being a [[command grab]] and dealing high knockback. It also serves as a risky yet fairly rewarding combo finisher offstage.
|usdesc=Leaps upward and grabs any opponent that comes in range, launching them away with an explosion. If successful, Captain Falcon will flip backward while shouting "Yes!", and he can use the move again instead of becoming helpless. This is Falcon's main recovery move and works as a out of shield option due to being a [[command grab]] and deals high knockback.
|dsname=Falcon Kick
|dsname=Falcon Kick
|dsdmg=15%/11%/7% (grounded), 15%/12%/9% (aerial), 9% (landing)
|dsdmg=15%/11%/7% (grounded), 15%/12%/9% (aerial), 9% (landing)
|dsdesc=Quickly propels himself forward to perform a flaming flying kick, shouting "Falcon Kick!" while he does so. If used on the ground, he will travel horizontally. If used in the air, he will plunge down at a diagonal angle. The move gets weaker as it continues, though the early hits have KO potential, especially on the ground.
|dsdesc=Bursts forward with a flaming high-speed kick, uttering "Falcon Kick!" in the process. If used on the ground, he will travel horizontally. If used in the air, he will plunge down at a diagonal angle. The move gets weaker as it continues, though the early hits have KO potential.
|fsname=Blue Falcon
|fsname=Blue Falcon
|fsdmg=10% (hit 1), 20% (hit 2), 10% (throw)
|fsdmg=10% (hit 1), 20% (hit 2), 10% (throw)
|fsdesc=Calls in the {{iw|fzerowiki|Blue Falcon}}, which flies through the stage in front of him. If the Blue Falcon hits any opponents, a short cutscene plays where Captain Falcon is seen piloting the Blue Falcon, and he then runs over the caught opponents and sends them flying. Characters who are not hit during a successful attempt will stay in place (as they cannot be visible at this time) until the end of the move. Like certain other Final Smashes, if no one is hit when the Blue Falcon appears, the attack fails.
|fsdesc=Calls in the Blue Falcon, which flies through the stage in front of him. If the Blue Falcon hits any opponents, a short cutscene plays where Captain Falcon is seen piloting the Blue Falcon, and he then runs over the caught opponents and sends them flying. Characters who are not hit during a successful attempt will stay in place (as they cannot be visible at this time) until the end of the move. Like certain other Final Smashes, if no one is hit when the Blue Falcon appears, the attack fails.
}}
 
===Stats===
 
{{Attributes
| cast=89
| weight=104 | rweight=22-26
| dash=1.98 | rdash=30-35
| run=2.552 | rrun=2
| walk=0.987 | rwalk=58
| trac=0.105 | rtrac=55-59
| airfric=0.0075 | rairfric=67-75
| air=1.218 | rair=12
| baseaccel=0.01 | rbaseaccel=15-87
| addaccel=0.065 | raddaccel=40-44
| gravity=0.12 | rgravity=15-20
| fall=1.865 | rfall=8
| ff=2.984 | rff=8
| jumpsquat=3 | rjumpsquat=1-88
| jumpheight=37.31 | rjumpheight=12
| shorthop=17.98 | rshorthop=14
| djump=37.31 | rdjump=18
| ellag=4 | rellag=2-75
}}
}}
===[[Announcer]] calls===
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Captain Falcon English Announcer SSB4-SSBU.wav|English/Japanese/Chinese
Captain Falcon French Announcer SSBU.wav|French
Captain French EU Announcer SSBU.wav|French (PAL)
Captain Falcon German Announcer SSBU.wav|German
Captain Falcon Italian Announcer SSBU.wav|Italian
Captain Falcon Russian Announcer SSBU.wav|Russian
Captain Falcon Spanish Announcer SSBU.wav|Spanish
Captain Falcon Spanish EU Announcer SSBU.wav|Spanish (PAL)
</gallery>


===[[On-screen appearance]]===
===[[On-screen appearance]]===
*Captain Falcon jumps out of the {{iw|fzerowiki|Blue Falcon}} after it flies into the stage, after which it speeds off. Like in previous games, Captain Falcon has the unique property where his jumping animation will differ based on facing direction: a simple vaulting jump if entering from the right, and a front flip if entering from the left.
*The Blue Falcon flies in and spins to a stop, Captain Falcon jumps out, and then the Blue Falcon speeds off. Like in previous games, Captain Falcon has the unique property where his jumping animation will differ based on facing direction (a simple vaulting jump if facing right, and a front flip if facing left).
<gallery>
CaptainFalconOnScreenAppearanceSSBU.gif|Captain Falcon's on-screen appearance
</gallery>


===[[Taunt]]s===
===[[Taunt]]s===
*'''Up taunt''': Kneels while emitting a fiery aura with an angry expression.
*'''Up taunt''': Charges himself up with a fiery aura, similar to Falcon Dive's startup.
*'''Side taunt''': Thrusts out his left arm and gestures for his opponent to come closer, shouting "Come on!"
*'''Side taunt''': Thrusts his arm out and gestures for his opponent to come closer, exclaiming "Come on!".
*'''Down taunt''': Gives a salute to his right side while saying "Show me your moves!" When facing left, Captain Falcon extends his saluting arm behind him; he also salutes with two fingers instead of all five in such cases.
*'''Down taunt''': Gives a salute to his right side while saying "Show me your moves!" When facing left, Captain Falcon extends his saluting arm behind him; this also shortens the taunt.
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SSBUCaptainFalconTaunt1.gif|Captain Falcon's up taunt.
SSBUCaptainFalconTaunt1.gif|Captain Falcon's up taunt.
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*Similar to the first one, but he crouches slightly and thrusts his elbow out instead of his arm.
*Similar to the first one, but he crouches slightly and thrusts his elbow out instead of his arm.
<gallery>
<gallery>
SSBUCaptainFalconIdle1.gif|Captain Falcon's first idle pose.
SSBUCaptainFalconIdle1.gif|Captain Falcon's first idle pose
SSBUCaptainFalconIdle2.gif|Captain Falcon's second idle pose.
SSBUCaptainFalconIdle2.gif|Captain Falcon's second idle pose
</gallery>
</gallery>
===[[Crowd cheer]]===
<div class="tabber">
<div class="tabbertab" title="English, Japanese/Chinese, Italian, Dutch, French">
{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1"
|-
!{{{name|}}}
!Cheer (English)
!Cheer (Japanese/Chinese)
!Cheer (Italian)
!Cheer (Dutch)
!Cheer (French)
|-
! scope="row"|Cheer
|[[File:Captain Falcon Cheer English SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Captain Falcon Cheer Japanese SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Captain Falcon Cheer Italian SSB4 SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Captain Falcon Cheer Dutch SSBU.ogg|center]]||{{NTSC}} [[File:Captain Falcon Cheer French NTSC SSBU.ogg|center]] <br> {{PAL}} [[File:Captain Falcon Cheer French PAL SSBU.ogg|center]]
|-
! scope="row"|Description
|[[Falcon Punch]]! || Captain! Falcon! || Captain! Falcon! || Captain - Falcon! -- Falcon! || Capitaine! Falcon! {{NTSC}} <br> Captain! Falcon! {{PAL}}
|}
</div>
<div class="tabbertab" title="German, Spanish, Russian, Korean">
{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1"
|-
!{{{name|}}}
!Cheer (German)
!Cheer (Spanish)
!Cheer (Russian)
!Cheer (Korean)
|-
! scope="row"|Cheer
|[[File:Captain Falcon Cheer German SSBU.ogg|center]]||{{NTSC}} [[File:Captain Falcon Cheer Spanish NTSC SSB4 SSBU.ogg|center]] <br> {{PAL}} [[File:Captain Falcon Cheer Spanish PAL SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Captain Falcon Cheer Russian SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Captain Cheer Korean SSBU.ogg|center]]
|-
! scope="row"|Description
|Captain! Falcon! || Capitáaaan - Falcon! {{NTSC}} <br> Cap - tain Falcon! {{PAL}} || Capitan! Falcon! || Captin! Falcon!
|}
</div>
</div>


===[[Victory pose]]s===
===[[Victory pose]]s===
*'''Left''': Kneels while briefly emitting a flaming aura, similarly to his up taunt and one of his ''Smash 64'' poses.
*'''Left:''' Charges up fiery energy. Based on one of his ''Smash 64'' poses.
*'''Up''': Performs a 540 kick and then assumes a crouching fighting stance.
*'''Up:''' Performs a 540 kick, then does a crouching fighting pose.
*'''Right''': Performs a hook kick, then a roundhouse kick, and then another hook kick before striking a fist pumping pose similar to his character select animation in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
*'''Right:''' Does three roundhouse kicks and then strikes a pose.
[[File:CptFalconTheme.ogg|thumb|An electric guitar-based cover of the short track that would play when a character finished a race in ''{{s|fzerowiki|F-Zero GX}}''.]]
[[File:CptFalconTheme.ogg|thumb|An electric guitar-based cover of the short track that would play when a character finished a race in ''{{s|fzerowiki|F-Zero GX}}'']]
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Captain Falcon Ultimate Pose 3.gif
Captain Falcon Ultimate Pose 3.gif
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==In [[competitive play]]==
==In competitive play==
===Most historically significant players===
Many players have noticed Captain Falcon’s higher learning curve in transition from ''Smash 4'' to ''Ultimate''. As a result, his player base noticeably dropped, due to the fact that his once easy-to-use combos (which included his dash grab and footstool combos) have became harder to use or outright removed as a result of the game's mechanics; the changes to his playstyle required players to be more cautious in the neutral game. Initial opinions on him have varied between a solid mid-tier to a solid high-tier, but his perception started to rise after patch 3.1.0, which made his options on his punish game becoming more reliable. While his representation is still relatively average compared to the rest of the cast, his results have begun to improve thanks to players such as {{Sm|Fatality}} and {{Sm|NickC}}.
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===Notable players===
 
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''See also: [[:Category:Captain Falcon players (SSBU)]]''
 
*{{Sm|AIR|Japan}} - The best Captain Falcon in Japan during the 2019 season. He held some of the best major results for Captain Falcon prior to Jogibu with 13th at both {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2019}} and 17th at {{Trn|Umebura SP 7}}, the former being the first time a Captain Falcon player made top 16 at a ''Ultimate'' supermajor. He was ranked 92nd on the [[Experimental Smash Player Rankings]] and has beaten top Japanese players such as {{Sm|Abadango}} and {{Sm|Shogun}}.
*{{Sm|Andrik|Mexico}} - The best Captain Falcon player in Mexico. Previously was more known as a prominent Wi-Fi Warrior, placing highly in online tournaments such as 9th at both {{Trn|Frame Perfect Series 3: ONLINE}}{{OnlineIcon}} and {{Trn|SWT: Mexico Ultimate Online Qualifier}}{{OnlineIcon}}. He attended more offline tournaments starting in 2022 and placed 3rd at {{Trn|Wavedash 2022}}, 13th at {{Trn|Smash Factor 9}}, and 17th at {{Trn|LVL UP EXPO 2023}} as some of his best results.
*{{Sm|Fatality|USA}} - The best Captain Falcon player throughout most of the game's lifespan prior to his retirement. He has some of the best performances of the character in North America with 4th at {{Trn|CEO 2021}} and 7th at {{Trn|Let's Make Big Moves 2022}} and has made notable bracket runs in Europe with 2nd at {{Trn|Ultimate WANTED 3}} and 9th at {{Trn|Syndicate 2019}}. He has been ranked on a multitude of different global rankings such as 48th on the [[Spring 2019 PGRU]] and 46th on the [[UltRank 2022]].
*{{Sm|Jogibu|Japan}} - The best Captain Falcon player in the world in 2023. He placed top 8 at multiple Japanese supermajors such as 5th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 11}} and 7th at {{Trn|DELTA 5}}. He is the highest ranked Captain Falcon player in ''Ultimate''{{'}}s history, being 25th on the [[LumiRank Mid-Year 2023]], setting a record by being the only player to outrank Fatality with the character on a global ranking.
*{{Sm|Karaage|Japan}} - One of the best Captain Falcon players in the world during the post-pandemic era and the current best one, being ranked 44th in the world on the [[LumiRank 2024.1]]. He regularly competes at Sumabato events where he has garnered placements such as 3rd at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 35}} and 4th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 37}} and wins over players such as {{Sm|Yaura}} and {{Sm|alice}}, as well as a very strong supermajor placement in 5th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 11}} and other majors such as 9th at {{Trn|UltCore}}.
*{{Sm|NickC|USA}} - One of the best Captain Falcon players in the world during the early metagame. During the latter half of 2019, he was contested with Fatality as the best Falcon in the world, notably placing 2nd at the invitational {{Trn|Player's Ball Ultimate}} and marking some of the best supermajor placements for Captain Falcon such as 13th at {{Trn|Shine 2019}} and 17th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}. He has also defeated many - at the time - top 50 players such as {{Sm|ScAtt}} and {{Sm|Goblin}}. He has gone mainly inactive since the return of offline tournaments.
*{{Sm|Ogey|France}} - The best Captain Falcon player in Europe. While he first co-mained the character with {{SSBU|Wolf}}, he has been the highest placed Captain Falcon player on every European ranking and has solo mained him in recent times. Won a smaller tournament with {{Trn|Brussels Challenge Major Edition 2022}} and made major top 64 placements such as 17th at {{Trn|VCA 2021}} and 33rd at {{Trn|GENESIS 9}} with wins over {{Sm|Raflow}} and {{Sm|MoDzai}}.
*{{Sm|Sean|USA|p=Florida}} - The current best Captain Falcon player in the United States. He made a notable run of 7th at {{Trn|Pound 2022}}, beating {{Sm|ApolloKage}} and {{Sm|Cosmos}}. He has also beaten other players such as {{Sm|Marss}} and placed 13th at {{Trn|CEO 2022}} among other events located in Florida.


===Tier placement and history===
''Any number following the Smasher name indicates placement on the [[Spring 2019 PGRU]], which recognizes the official top 50 players in the world in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] from February 1st, 2019 to July 7th, 2019.''
Many players have noted Captain Falcon's higher learning curve compared to ''Smash 4''. As a result, early Captain Falcon players struggled in the metagame as his once easy-to-use combos (which included his dash grab and footstool combos) became harder to use or were removed entirely as a result of the game's mechanics; the changes to his playstyle required players to be more cautious in the neutral game. Captain Falcon's playerbase was largely spearheaded by dedicated mains such as {{Sm|Fatality}}, {{Sm|NickC}}, and {{Sm|Ogey}}, players who were active during the ''Smash 4'' days. However, none of their performances were able to match what Captain Falcon had in ''Smash 4'', leading many to believe Captain Falcon was at best a mid-tier.


Captain Falcon received numerous buffs throughout the game's lifespan that gradually improved his perception over time. This was most apparent right at the start of the post-online metagame, which saw an explosion of Captain Falcon results thanks to the efforts of many Captain Falcon players including Ogey and {{Sm|Sean|p=Florida}}. Most notable among these players were Fatality, who was a top 50 player for all of 2021 and 2022, and {{Sm|Jogibu}}, who consistently placed highly at multiple major events. This allowed Captain Falcon's representation to skyrocket into the top 20 during this time, and many players began considering Captain Falcon as a high-tier.  
====Active====
*{{Sm|AIR|Japan}} - One of the best Captain Falcon players in Japan. Placed 13th at both {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2019}} and {{Trn|Sumabato SP 9}}, 17th at {{Trn|Umebura SP 7}}, 25th at {{Trn|Umebura SP 6}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|Umebura SP 5}}.
*{{Sm|CRUP!!!|USA}} - Placed 9th at {{Trn|Ascension IV}}, {{Trn|Ascension VII}}, and {{Trn|Ascension IX}}, and 17th at {{Trn|Super Ascension}}.
*{{Sm|Fatality|USA}} (#48) - One of the two best Captain Falcon players in the world. Placed 4th at {{Trn|Midwest Mayhem Ultimate}}, 5th at {{Trn|DreamHack Dallas 2019}}, 9th at both {{Trn|Super Splat Bros}} and {{Trn|Syndicate 2019}}, 17th at {{Trn|Frostbite 2019}}, {{Trn|Port Priority 5}}, and {{Trn|DreamHack Atlanta 2019}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}. Has wins over {{Sm|Umeki}}, {{Sm|kameme}}, {{Sm|MVD}}, {{Sm|Raito}}, {{Sm|Puppeh}}, {{Sm|Plup}}, {{Sm|Pelca}}, {{Sm|Goblin}}, and {{Sm|Myran}}.
*{{Sm|Glutonny|France}} (#14) - Uses Captain Falcon as secondary. Placed 1st at {{Trn|Albion 4}} and {{Trn|Ultimate WANTED 2}}. He has defeated {{Sm|quiK}} with the character.
*{{Sm|Leaf FC|USA}} - Placed 13th at both {{Trn|The Kid, the Goat, and the Mang0}} and {{Trn|2GG: Breakthrough 2019}}. Has wins over {{Sm|KiraFlax}}, {{Sm|K9sbruce}}, and {{Sm|YMCA}}. He also places well in {{Trn|Mega Smash Mondays}} locals.
*{{Sm|Marss|USA}} (#3) - Uses Captain Falcon as a secondary. Placed 1st at {{Trn|Smash Factor 8}} and {{Trn|MONZA Ignition Speed Festival}} using Captain Falcon as one of his characters.
*{{Sm|NickC|USA}} - One of the two best Captain Falcon players in the world. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|Player's Ball Ultimate}}, 5th at both {{Trn|NYXL Pop-Up!}} and {{Trn|Smash at The Paramount}}, 13th at {{Trn|Let's Make Moves}}, {{Trn|Glitch 6}}, and {{Trn|Shine 2019}}, and 17th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}. He has defeated {{Sm|ScAtt}}, {{Sm|Mr E}}, {{Sm|Sinji}}, {{Sm|Lui$}}, {{Sm|Goblin}}, {{Sm|MuteAce}}, {{Sm|Gen}}, {{Sm|Venia}}, and {{Sm|Frozen}}.
*{{Sm|Nicko|USA}} - Uses Captain Falcon as a secondary. Placed 65th at {{Trn|EVO 2019}} in conjunction with {{SSBU|Shulk}}. He has defeated {{Sm|MastaMario}} and {{Sm|Eon}} with the character.
*{{Sm|Nishiya|Japan}} - One of the best Captain Falcon players in Japan. Placed 3rd at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 7}}, 9th at both {{Trn|Karisuma SP 5}} and {{Trn|Umebura SP 7}}, 13th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 9}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 2}}.
*{{Sm|Ogey|France}} - Co-mains Captain Falcon and Wolf and is considered the best Captain Falcon player in Europe. Placed 4th at {{Trn|SEL 4: Crêpes Strikes Back}}, 13th at {{Trn|Syndicate 2019}}, and 65th at {{Trn|EVO 2019}}. Ranked 7th on the [[France Power Rankings]]. Won a set against Fatality in a Falcon [[ditto match]], and also has wins over {{Sm|Glutonny}}, {{Sm|Meru}}, {{Sm|Tarik}}, and {{Sm|Flow}}.
*{{Sm|Tsuba|Japan}} - Placed 4th at {{Trn|Awakening 5}} and 13th at {{Trn|ICARUS V}}. Has a win over quiK.


Unfortunately, this honeymoon period would begin to end in the latter half of 2022, most notably due to Sean's decreased activity in mid-2022 and Fatality's worse results in 2023. Captain Falcon's representation managed to stay afloat due to Jogibu's consistent strong results as well as the rise of {{Sm|Karaage}}, however his representation was still noticeably smaller than it was before. Due to this, opinions on Captain Falcon had mellowed out a bit, which is reflected in his placement on the first tier list, where he was ranked 39th at the very top of the upper mid-tier, before experiencing another very slight drop to the 40th place in the second and current tier list, now being ranked in the B- tier.
====Inactive====
*{{Sm|Big D|Canada}} - One of the best Captain Falcon players in North America. Uses Captain Falcon as a secondary, and placed 4th at {{Trn|Don't Park on the Grass 2018}} and 33rd at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}}. Hasn't officially dropped the character, but mainly focuses on playing {{SSBU|Ice Climbers}}.


=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Up Close and Personal==
=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Up Close and Personal==
[[File:SSBU Congratulations Captain Falcon.png|thumb|Captain Falcon's congratulations screen.]]
[[File:SSBU Congratulations Captain Falcon.png|thumb|right|Captain Falcon's congratulations screen.]]
Captain Falcon's opponents are fighters who specialize in close-range combat. To fit with this theme, Captain Falcon fights [[Giga Bowser]] in the Final Round, due to him having the least amount of projectiles ([[Fire Breath|one]]) among ''Ultimate''{{'}}s [[boss]]es.
Captain Falcon fights opponents who specialize in close-range combat. To fit with the theme, Captain Falcon fights [[Giga Bowser]] as his final boss, the one with by far the least amount of projectiles ([[Fire Breath|one]]).


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{|class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
!Round!!Opponent!!Stage!!Music!!Notes
!Round!!Opponent!!Stage!!Music!!Notes
|-
|-
|1||{{CharHead|Donkey Kong|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Jungle Japes]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Battle for Storm Hill}}''||
|1||{{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} {{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Jungle Japes]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Battle for Storm Hill}}''||
|-
|-
|2||{{CharHead|Ganondorf|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Gerudo Valley]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Gerudo Valley (Remix)}}''||
|2||{{SSBU|Ganondorf}} {{Head|Ganondorf|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Gerudo Valley]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Gerudo Valley}}''||
|-
|-
|3||{{CharHead|Ryu|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Suzaku Castle]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Street Fighter|Ryu Stage}}''||
|3||{{SSBU|Ryu}} {{Head|Ryu|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Suzaku Castle]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Street Fighter|Ryu Stage}}''||
|-
|-
|4||{{CharHead|Roy|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Arena Ferox]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|Attack - Fire Emblem}}''||
|4||{{SSBU|Roy}} {{Head|Roy|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Arena Ferox]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|Attack - Fire Emblem}}''||
|-
|-
|5||{{CharHead|Mii Brawler|SSBU|hsize=20px}} (x6)||[[Coliseum]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|The Devoted}}''||Horde Battle (3 at a time).<br>Mii Brawler costume combinations:
|5||{{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} {{Head|Mii Brawler|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (x6)||[[Coliseum]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|The Devoted}}''||Horde Battle.<br>Mii Brawler costume combinations:
*No headwear and Red Fighter Uniform
*No headwear and Red Fighter Uniform,
*Ninja Headband and Orange Tracksuit
*Ninja Headband and Orange Tracksuit
*[[Ribbon Girl]] Mask and Ribbon Girl Outfit
*Ribbon Girl Mask and Ribbon Girl Outfit
*No headwear and Green Fighter Uniform
*No headwear and Green Fighter Uniform
*[[Saki Amamiya]] Wig and Cyan Tracksuit
*Saki Amamiya Wig and Cyan Tracksuit
*[[Spring Man]] Mask and Spring Man Outfit
*Spring Man Mask and Spring Man Outfit
|-
|-
|6||{{CharHead|Little Mac|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Boxing Ring]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Punch-Out!!|Jogging / Countdown}}''||
|6||{{SSBU|Little Mac}} {{Head|Little Mac|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Boxing Ring]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Punch-Out!!|Jogging / Countdown}}''||
|-
|-
|colspan="5"|[[Bonus Stage]]
|colspan="5"|[[Bonus Stage]]
|-
|-
|Final||{{CharHead|Bowser|SSBU|hsize=20px}}, then [[Giga Bowser]]||{{SSBU|Final Destination}}||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|King Bowser - Super Mario Bros. 3}}'' <small>(Bowser)</small><br>''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Giga Bowser}}'' <small>(Giga Bowser)</small>||A [[Maxim Tomato]] appears after defeating Bowser in the final round.
|Final||{{SSBU|Bowser}} {{Head|Bowser|g=SSBU|s=20px}}, then [[Giga Bowser]]||{{SSBU|Final Destination}}||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|King Bowser - Super Mario Bros. 3}}'' <small>(Bowser)</small><br>''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Giga Bowser}}'' <small>(Giga Bowser)</small>||A [[Maxim Tomato]] appears after defeating {{SSBU|Bowser}} in the final round.
|}
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Captain Falcon was among the fighters that were summoned to fight the army of [[Master Hand]]s.
Captain Falcon was among the fighters that were summoned to fight the army of [[Master Hand]]s.


During the opening cutscene, Captain Falcon was present on the cliffside when [[Galeem]] unleashed his beams of light. He attempted to escape in the [[Blue Falcon]], but Galeem vaporized him and his vehicle before he could do so. He was then imprisoned by Galeem along with the rest of the fighters (excluding {{SSBU|Kirby}}). A puppet fighter of him can be seen behind Mario in the group of puppet fighters under Galeem's control.
During the opening cutscene, Captain Falcon was present when [[Galeem]] unleashed his beams of light. He attempted to escape in the [[Blue Falcon]], but Galeem vaporized him and his vehicle before he could do so. He was then imprisoned by Galeem along with the rest of the fighters (excluding {{SSBU|Kirby}}). A puppet fighter of him can be seen behind Mario in the group of puppet fighters under Galeem's control.


Captain Falcon can be found early in the mode if the player goes through {{SSBU|Villager}}'s path instead of those of {{SSBU|Marth}} and {{SSBU|Sheik}}. He is in the middle of a racetrack that can only be traversed with the assistance of [[List of spirits (F-Zero series)|Pico's spirit]].
Captain Falcon can be found early in the mode if the player goes through {{SSBU|Villager}}'s path instead of those of {{SSBU|Marth}} and {{SSBU|Sheik}}. He is in the middle of a racetrack that can only be traversed with the assistance of the Pico spirit.
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===Fighter Battle===
===Fighter Battle===
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{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
|-
|-
!style="width:5%;"|No.
! style="width:5%;"|No.
!style="width:5%;"|Image
! style="width:5%;"|Image
!Name
! Name
!Type
! Type
!Power
! Power
!Stage
! Stage
!Music
! Music
|-
|-
|11
| 11
|[[File:Captain Falcon SSBU.png|center|108x108px]]
| [[File:Captain Falcon SSBU.png|center|108x108px]]
|Captain Falcon
| {{SSBU|Captain Falcon}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}} <center>{{color|#dc1029|Attack}}</center>
| {{color|#dc1029|Attack}}
|3,300
| 3,300
|[[Port Town Aero Dive]] ([[Ω form]])
| [[Port Town Aero Dive]] ([[Ω form]])
|''{{SSBUMusicLink|F-Zero|F-ZERO Medley}}''
| ''{{SSBUMusicLink|F-Zero|F-ZERO Medley}}''
|}
|}
{{clr}}
{{-}}


==[[Spirit]]==
==[[Spirit]]s==
Captain Falcon's fighter spirit can be obtained by completing {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} as Captain Falcon. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 300 Gold, but only after Captain Falcon has been unlocked. Unlocking Captain Falcon in World of Light allows the player to preview the spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a fighter spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. His fighter spirit has an alternate version that replaces it with his artwork in ''Ultimate''.
Captain Falcon's Fighter Spirit can be obtained by completing [[Classic Mode]]. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 500 coins. Unlocking Captain Falcon in World of Light allows the player to preview the spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a Fighter Spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. Each Fighter Spirit has an alternate version that replaces them with their artwork in ''Ultimate''.


<center>
<center>
<gallery>
<gallery>
SSBU spirit Captain Falcon.png|591. '''''Captain Falcon'''''
Captain Falcon Spirit.png|591. '''''Captain Falcon'''''
</gallery>
</gallery>
</center>
</center>


==In Spirit Battles==
==In Spirit battles==
===As the main opponent===
===As the main opponent===
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
|-
! colspan=4|Spirit
! colspan=4|Spirit
! colspan=7|Battle parameters
! colspan=7|Battle parameters
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|-
|-
|41
|41
|{{SpiritTableName|Bullet Bill|link=y|size=64}}
|[[File:Bulletbill.png|center|64x64px]]
|''Super Mario'' Series
|{{anchor|Bullet Bill}}[[Bullet Bill]]
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} Team {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}×4
|''Super Mario series''
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} Team {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}} (×4)
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]
|1,800
|1,800
|{{SSB|Mushroom Kingdom}}
|{{SSB|Mushroom Kingdom}}
|•Item Tidal Wave<br>•Item: Bullet Bill
|•Item Tidal Wave<br>•Item: [[Bullet Bill]]
|•Certain items will appear in large numbers<br>•The enemy is easily distracted by items
|•Certain items will appear in large numbers<br>•The enemy is easily distracted by items
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Airship Theme - Super Mario Bros. 3}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Airship Theme - Super Mario Bros. 3}}
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|-
|-
|141
|141
|{{SpiritTableName|Funky Kong|size=64}}
|[[File:Funky Kong Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]
|''Donkey Kong'' Series
|{{anchor|Funky Kong}}Funky Kong
|''Donkey Kong series''
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}<br>•{{SSBU|Diddy Kong}} {{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}<br>•{{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} {{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}<br>•{{SSBU|Diddy Kong}} {{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}<br>•{{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} {{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeNeutral.png|20px|center|Neutral]]
|9,000
|9,000
|{{SSB|Kongo Jungle}}
|{{SSB|Kongo Jungle}}
|•Item: [[Bullet Bill]]
|•Item: {{b|Bullet Bill|item}}
|•The enemy is easily distracted by items
|•The enemy is easily distracted by items
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Funky's Fugue}}
||{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Funky's Fugue}}
|
|
|-
|-
|437
|437
|{{SpiritTableName|Machamp|size=64}}
|[[File:Machamp Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]
|''Pokémon'' Series
|{{anchor|Machamp}}Machamp
|•Giant {{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}×2
|''Pokémon series''
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|•Giant {{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}} (×2)
|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]
|3,900
|3,900
|[[Wrecking Crew]]
|[[Wrecking Crew]]
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|-
|-
|447
|447
|{{SpiritTableName|Hitmonlee|link=y|size=64}}
|[[File:Hitmonlee.png|center|64x64px]]
|''Pokémon'' Series
|{{anchor|Hitmonlee}}[[Hitmonlee]]
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}×2
|''Pokémon series''
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}} (x2)
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]
|3,600
|3,600
|[[Suzaku Castle]]
|[[Suzaku Castle]]
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|-
|-
|487
|487
|{{SpiritTableName|Blaziken|size=64}}
|[[File:Blaziken Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]
|''Pokémon'' Series
|{{anchor|Blaziken}}Blaziken
|''Pokémon series''
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]
|3,800
|3,800
|[[Coliseum]]
|[[Coliseum]]
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|-
|-
|597
|597
|{{SpiritTableName|Baba|iw=fzerowiki|size=64}}
|[[File:Baba Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]
|''F-Zero'' Series
|{{s|fzerowiki|Baba}}
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}} (120 HP)
|''F-Zero series''
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]
|1,900
|1,900
|[[Big Blue]]
|[[Big Blue]]
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|-
|-
|601
|601
|{{SpiritTableName|Blood Falcon|iw=fzerowiki|size=64}}
|[[File:Blood falcon.png|center|64x64px]]
|''F-Zero'' Series
|{{s|fzerowiki|Blood Falcon}}
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}×2
|''F-Zero series''
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}} (×2)
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]
|9,400
|9,400
|[[Port Town Aero Dive]]
|[[Port Town Aero Dive]]
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|-
|-
|764
|764
|{{SpiritTableName|Zero (Metal Gear Solid 3)|size=64}}
|{{anchor|Zero}}[[File:Zero MGS Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]
|''Metal Gear Solid'' Series
|Zero (Metal Gear Solid 3)
|''Metal Gear Solid series''
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}<br>•{{SSBU|Snake}} {{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}<br>•{{SSBU|Snake}} {{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]
|3,500
|3,500
|[[Shadow Moses Island]]
|[[Shadow Moses Island]]
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|-
|-
|872
|872
|{{SpiritTableName|Duo|size=64}}
|[[File:Duo.png|center|64x64px]]
|''Mega Man'' Series
|Duo
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}×2 (80 HP)
|''Mega Man series''
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}} (x2)
|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]
|3,700
|3,700
|[[Wily Castle]] ([[Ω form]])
|[[Wily Castle]] ([[Ω form]])
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|-
|-
|984
|984
|{{SpiritTableName|Guile|link=y|size=64}}
|[[File:Guile Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]
|''Street Fighter'' Series
|[[Guile]]
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}} (180 HP)
|''Street Fighter series''
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]
|13,700
|13,700
|[[Pilotwings]] ([[Ω form]])
|[[Pilotwings]] ([[Ω form]])
|•Assist Trophy Enemies (Guile)<br>•Jump Power ↓
|•Assist Trophy Enemies ([[Guile]])<br>•Jump Power ↓
|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•Hostile assist trophies will appear<br>•All fighters have reduced jump power
|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•Hostile assist trophies will appear<br>•All fighters have reduced jump power
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Street Fighter|Guile Stage Type A}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Street Fighter|Guile Stage Type A}}
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|-
|-
|995
|995
|{{SpiritTableName|Nash|size=64}}
|[[File:Charlie Nash.png|center|64x64px]]
|''Street Fighter'' Series
|Nash
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}} (140 HP)
|''Street Fighter series''
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]
|3,700
|3,700
|[[Halberd]] (Ship deck)
|[[Halberd]] (Ship deck)
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|-
|-
|1,107
|1,107
|{{SpiritTableName|Fighting Alloy Team|link=y|size=64}}
|[[File:SPI-Fighting Alloy Team.png|center|64x64px]]
|''Super Smash Bros.'' Series
|{{anchor|Fighting Alloy Team}}[[Fighting Alloy Team]]
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} Team {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}×4<br>•{{SSBU|Zelda}} Team {{Head|Zelda|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}×4<br>•{{SSBU|Mario}} Team {{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}×4<br>•{{SSBU|Kirby}} Team {{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}×4
|''Super Smash Bros. series''
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} Team {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}} (×4)<br>•{{SSBU|Zelda}} Team {{Head|Zelda|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}} (×4)<br>•{{SSBU|Mario}} Team {{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}} (×4)<br>•{{SSBU|Kirby}} Team {{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}} (×4)
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]
|3,300
|3,300
|{{SSBU|Final Destination}} ([[Battlefield form]])
|{{SSBU|Final Destination}} ([[Battlefield form]])
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|-
|1,126
|1,126
|{{SpiritTableName|Mach Rider|size=64}}
|{{anchor|Mach Rider}}[[File:Mach rider.png|center|64x64px]]
|''Mach Rider'' Series
|Mach Rider
|''Mach Rider series''
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]
|1,700
|1,700
|[[Port Town Aero Dive]]
|[[Port Town Aero Drive]]
|N/A
|N/A
|•The enemy has increased move speed<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Super Scope]]
|•The enemy has increased move speed<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Super Scope]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Mach Rider}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Mach Rider}}
|
|
|-
|-
|1,136
|1,136
|{{SpiritTableName|Eagle|size=64}}
|{{anchor|Eagle}}[[File:Eagle.png|center|64x64px]]
|''Advance Wars'' Series
|Eagle
|''Advance Wars series''
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]
|1,800
|1,800
|[[Corneria]]
|[[Corneria]]
|•Defense ↑<br>•Attack Power ↑<br>•Item: Shooting Types
|•Defense ↑<br>•Attack Power ↑<br>•Item: Shooting Types
|•The enemy has increased attack power after a little while<br>•The enemy has increased defense after a little while<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Staff]]
|•The enemy has increased attack power after a little while<br>•The enemy has increased defense after a little while<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Staff]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Garage}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Garage}}
|
|
|-
|-
|1,209
|1,209
|{{SpiritTableName|Drake Redcrest|size=64}}
|{{anchor|Drake Redcrest}}[[File:Drake Redcrest.png|center|64x64px]]
|''Chibi-Robo!'' Series
|Drake Redcrest
|''Chibi-Robo! series''
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}<br>•Tiny Metal {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}<br>•Tiny Metal {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeNeutral.png|20px|center|Neutral]]
|1,700
|1,700
|[[Living Room]]
|[[Living Room]]
|N/A
|N/A
|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•The enemy's neutral special has increased power<br>•The enemy loves to taunt
|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•The enemy's neutral special has increased power<br>•The enemy loves to taunt
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|ST01: Roll Out, Wonderful 100!}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|ST01: Roll Out, Wonderful 100!}}
|
|
|-
|-
|1,242
|1,242
|{{SpiritTableName|Nick|size=64}}
|{{anchor|Nick}}[[File:Nick.png|center|64x64px]]
|Nick
|''Captain Rainbow''
|''Captain Rainbow''
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeNeutral.png|20px|center|Neutral]]
|1,500
|1,500
|[[Fountain of Dreams]]
|[[Fountain of Dreams]]
|•Assist Trophy Enemies ([[Takamaru]])<br>•Item: [[Super Star]]
|•[[Assist Trophy]] Enemies ([[Takamaru]])<br>•Item: [[Super Star]]
|•Hostile assist trophies will appear<br>•The enemy is easily distracted by items
|•Hostile assist trophies will appear<br>•The enemy is easily distracted by items
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Punch-Out!!|Minor Circuit (Original)}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Punch-Out!!|Minor Circuit (Original)}}
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|-
|1,279
|1,279
|{{SpiritTableName|Henry Fleming|size=64}}
|{{anchor|Henry Fleming}}[[File:Henry fleming codename steam.png|center|64x64px]]
|''Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.''
|Henry Fleming
|''Codename: S.T.E.A.M.''
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]
|1,900
|1,900
|[[New Pork City]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|[[New Pork City]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|•Item: Shooting Types
|•Item: Shooting Types
|•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Rage Blaster]]
|•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Rage Blaster]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Trouble Brewing II}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Trouble Brewing II}}
|
|
|-
|-
|1,310
|1,310
|{{SpiritTableName|Ryuji Sakamoto|link=y|size=64}}
|[[File:Ryuji Persona 5.png|center|64x64px]]
|''Persona'' Series
|[[Ryuji Sakamoto]]
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}<br>•Giant {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} {{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Charge Blast|1]][[Stealth Burst|2]][[Lunar Launch|1]][[Echo Reflector|1]], Pirate Hat, Steampunk Getup, Black Outfit Color, No Voice)
|''Persona series''
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}<br>•{{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} {{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Pirate Hat, Steampunk Getup)
|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]
|4,800
|4,800
|[[Luigi's Mansion]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|[[Luigi's Mansion]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|N/A
|•N/A
|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Home-Run Bat]]
|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Home-Run Bat]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Persona|Last Surprise}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Persona|Last Surprise}}
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|-
|1,362
|1,362
|{{SpiritTableName|Kyo Kusanagi|size=64}}
|[[File:Kyo Kusanagi.png|center|64x64px]]
|''THE KING OF FIGHTERS'' Series
|Kyo Kusanagi
|''THE KING OF FIGHTERS Series''
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}<br>•{{SSBU|Pikachu}} {{Head|Pikachu|g=SSBU|s=20px}}<br>•{{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} {{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}<br>•{{SSBU|Pikachu}} {{Head|Pikachu|g=SSBU|s=20px}}<br>•{{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} {{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]
|9,500
|9,500
|[[King of Fighters Stadium]]
|[[King of Fighters Stadium]]
|•Jump Power ↓
|N/A
|•The enemy's explosion and fire attacks have increased power<br>•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd<br>•All fighters have reduced jump power
|•The enemy's explosion and fire attacks have increased power<br>•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd<br>•All fighters have reduced jump power
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|ESAKA!! - KOF 2002 UM}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|ESAKA!! - KOF 2002 UM}}
|
|
|-
|-
|1,372
|1,374
|{{SpiritTableName|Wesker|size=64}}
|[[File:Albert_Wesker.png|center|64x64px]]
|''Resident Evil'' Series
|Wesker
|•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}} (180 HP)
|''Resident Evil Series''
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
||•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]
|9,500
|9,500
|[[Norfair]] ([[Ω form]])
|[[Norfair]] ([[Ω form]])
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===As a minion===
===As a minion===
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
|-
! colspan=4|Spirit
! colspan=4|Spirit
! colspan=7|Battle parameters
! colspan=7|Battle parameters
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|-
|260
|260
|{{SpiritTableName|Alfonzo & Engineer Link|size=64}}
|[[File:Alfonzo Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]
|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|{{anchor|Alfonzo & Engineer Link}}Alfonzo & Engineer Link
|''The Legend of Zelda series''
|•{{SSBU|Toon Link}} {{Head|Toon Link|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}<br>•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}
|•{{SSBU|Toon Link}} {{Head|Toon Link|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}<br>•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]
|3,600
|3,600
|[[Spirit Train]]
|[[Spirit Train]]
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|-
|595
|595
|{{SpiritTableName|Jody Summer|iw=fzerowiki|size=64}}
|[[File:Jody Summer.png|center|64x64px]]
|''F-Zero'' Series
|{{s|fzerowiki|Jody Summer}}
|''F-Zero series''
|•{{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}} {{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}<br>•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}
|•{{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}} {{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}<br>•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]
|9,400
|9,400
|[[Big Blue]]
|[[Big Blue]]
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|-
|604
|604
|{{SpiritTableName|Black Shadow|iw=fzerowiki|size=64}}
|[[File:Black Shadow.png|center|64x64px]]
|''F-Zero'' Series
|{{s|fzerowiki|Black Shadow}}
|''F-Zero series''
|•{{SSBU|Ganondorf}} {{Head|Ganondorf|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}}<br>•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}
|•{{SSBU|Ganondorf}} {{Head|Ganondorf|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}}<br>•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}
|{{SpiritType|Shield}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]
|13,500
|13,500
|[[Port Town Aero Dive]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|[[Port Town Aero Dive]] ([[Battlefield form]])
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|-
|1,306
|1,306
|{{SpiritTableName|Phantom Thieves of Hearts|size=64}}
|[[File:Phantom Thieves Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]
|''Persona'' Series
|Phantom Thieves of Hearts
|•{{SSBU|Joker}} {{Head|Joker|g=SSBU|s=20px}}<br>•{{SSBU|Pikachu}} {{Head|Pikachu|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Libre}}<br>•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}<br>•{{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}} {{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}<br>•{{SSBU|Chrom}} {{Head|Chrom|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}<br>•{{SSBU|Sheik}} {{Head|Sheik|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}
|''Persona series''
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|•{{SSBU|Joker}} {{head|Joker|g=SSBU|s=20x20px}}<br>•{{SSBU|Pikachu}} {{Head|Pikachu|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Libre}}<br>•{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}<br>•{{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}} {{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}<br>•{{SSBU|Chrom}} {{Head|Chrom|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}<br>•{{SSBU|Sheik}} {{Head|Sheik|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}
|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]
|13,300
|13,300
|[[Mementos]] (Haru Okumura background, hazards off)
|[[Mementos]]
|•Sudden Final Smash<br>•Item: [[Daybreak]] Parts
|•Sudden Final Smash<br>•Item: [[Daybreak]] Parts
|•The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash when the enemy's at high damage<br>•Reinforcements will appear during the battle
|•The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash when the enemy's at high damage<br>•Reinforcements will appear during the battle
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Persona|Wake Up, Get Up, Get Out There}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Persona|Wake Up, Get Up, Get Out There}}
|[https://megamitensei.fandom.com/wiki/Ryuji_Sakamoto Ryuji Sakamoto / Skull]
|[https://megamitensei.fandom.com/wiki/Ryuji_Sakamoto Ryuji Sakamoto]
|}
|}


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<gallery>
<gallery>
SSBU Captain Falcon Number.png|Captain Falcon's fighter card.
SSBU Captain Falcon Number.png|Captain Falcon's fighter card.
Captain Falcon unlock notice SSBU.jpg|Captain Falcon's unlock notice.
CaptFalconJoinsTheBattleSSBU.jpg|Captain Falcon's unlock notice.
SSBUWebsiteCaptainFalcon1.jpg|On [[Boxing Ring]].
SSBUWebsiteCaptainFalcon1.jpg|On [[Boxing Ring]].
SSBUWebsiteCaptainFalcon2.jpg|Using [[Raptor Boost]] on [[Figure-8 Circuit]].
SSBUWebsiteCaptainFalcon2.jpg|Using [[Raptor Boost]] on [[Figure-8 Circuit]].
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SSBUWebsiteCaptainFalcon4.jpg|Taunting with {{SSBU|Ganondorf}} on [[Temple]].
SSBUWebsiteCaptainFalcon4.jpg|Taunting with {{SSBU|Ganondorf}} on [[Temple]].
SSBUWebsiteCaptainFalcon5.jpg|Using [[Falcon Punch]] on [[Port Town Aero Dive]].
SSBUWebsiteCaptainFalcon5.jpg|Using [[Falcon Punch]] on [[Port Town Aero Dive]].
SSBUWebsiteCaptainFalcon6.jpg|Wearing the Blood Falcon costume on {{SSBU|Battlefield}} in the Japanese release of the game.
SSBUWebsiteCaptainFalcon6.jpg|Wearing the Blood Falcon costume on {{SSBU|Battlefield}}.
SSBUWebsiteFalco5.jpg|Struck by {{SSBU|Falco}}'s [[Falco Phantasm]] on [[Lylat Cruise]].
SSBUWebsiteFalco5.jpg|Struck by {{SSBU|Falco}}'s [[Falco Phantasm]] on [[Pokémon Stadium]].
SSBUWebsiteIceClimbers4.jpg|Struck by the {{SSBU|Ice Climbers}}' [[Squall Hammer]] on [[Summit]].
SSBUWebsiteIceClimbers4.jpg|Struck by the {{SSBU|Ice Climbers}}' [[Squall Hammer]] on [[Summit]].
SSBUWebsite6.jpg|Taunting on [[Big Blue]].
SSBUWebsite6.jpg|Taunting on [[Big Blue]].
SSBUWebsiteTerry3.jpg|With {{SSBU|Peach}}, {{SSBU|Terry}} and {{SSBU|Ridley}} on [[New Donk City Hall]], all of them in golden costumes.
SSBUWebsiteTerry3.jpg|With {{SSBU|Peach}} and {{SSBU|Terry}} (as well as a small visible part of {{SSBU|Ridley}}) on [[New Donk City Hall]].
SSBUWebsiteSephiroth2.jpg|{{SSBU|Sephiroth}} attacking with [[Octaslash]] on [[Umbra Clock Tower]].
SSBUSoraCFalconZSSamus.jpg|With {{SSBU|Sora}} and {{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}} facing off against the [[Dark Emperor]] in [[Find Mii]].
KazuyaOnTekkenStage.jpg| Against [[Kazuya]] using Flash Tornado on [[Mishima Dojo]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Fighter Showcase Video===
===Character Showcase Video===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*A pre-release screenshot for the game shows Captain Falcon in his {{iw|fzerowiki|Blood Falcon}} costume, with the logo on the back reading "Hell Hawk"; in the final game, this is only true for the Japanese release of the game, as other languages translate it to "Blood Hawk".
*A pre-release screenshot for the game shows Captain Falcon in his Blood Falcon costume, with the logo on the back reading "Hell Hawk"; in the final game, this is only true for the Japanese release of the game, as other languages translate it to "Blood Hawk".
*Captain Falcon's fighter number, #11, is coincidentally his Vs. Mode unlock number. He is the only character in ''Ultimate'' with this distinction.
*Captain Falcon's fighter number, #11, is coincidentally his Vs. Mode unlock number; he is the only character in ''Ultimate'' with this distinction.
*Although most characters from the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' are numbered by their debut game's original release date, Captain Falcon and Ness can be considered an exception; ''F-Zero'' was originally released in 1990, four years before ''EarthBound''. Additionally, in ''Super Smash Bros.'', Captain Falcon will always be fought first if the unlock conditions for both him and Ness are met simultaneously. However, it is also possible that Ness is numbered per the 1989 release date of ''EarthBound Beginnings'', which is also how he is ordered in ''Brawl''{{'}}s [[All-Star Mode#Super Smash Bros. Brawl|All-Star Mode]].
*Although most characters from the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' are numbered by their debut game's original release date, Captain Falcon and Ness can be considered an exception; ''F-Zero'' was originally released in 1990, four years before ''EarthBound''. Additionally, in ''Super Smash Bros.'', Captain Falcon will always be fought first if the unlock conditions for both him and Ness are met simultaneously. However, it is also possible that Ness is numbered per the 1989 release date of ''EarthBound Beginnings'', which is also how he is ordered in ''Brawl''{{'}}s [[All-Star Mode#Super Smash Bros. Brawl|All-Star Mode]].
*Captain Falcon's render pose greatly resembles {{SSBB|Mario}}'s pose in ''Brawl''.
*Captain Falcon and {{SSBU|Mario}} are the only two characters to face [[Giga Bowser]] as their final boss in Classic Mode.
*Oddly, no sound effect plays whenever a character gets hit by the lower hitbox of the first hit of Captain Falcon's up smash. This is due to the hitbox having no sound assigned in his moveset files.
*Oddly, no sound effect plays whenever a character gets hit by the lower hitbox of the first hit of Captain Falcon's up smash. This is due to the hitbox having no sound assigned in his moveset files.
*On the [[character selection screen]], the icon in the Japanese version shows Captain Falcon's name within only one row, while in the English version it is shown with two rows. He shares this trait with {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}}, {{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}}, {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}, {{SSBU|Wii Fit Trainer}}, {{SSBU|Rosalina & Luma}}, the {{SSBU|Mii Fighter}}s, {{SSBU|Piranha Plant}} and {{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}}.
*On the [[character selection screen]], the icon in the Japanese version show his name within only one row, while in the English version it is shown with two rows. This trait is shared with {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}}, {{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}}, {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}, {{SSBU|Wii Fit Trainer}}, {{SSBU|Rosalina & Luma}}, the {{SSBU|Mii Fighter}}s, {{SSBU|Piranha Plant}} and {{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}}.
*Interestingly, both of Captain Falcon's falling animations use the incorrect animation when moving forward and backward in midair. He uses his secondary falling animation when moving during his first falling animation and vice versa.
*Interestingly, both of Captain Falcon's falling animations uses the incorrect animation when moving forward and backwards in midair. He uses his secondary falling animation when moving during his first falling animation and vice versa.
*For {{SSBU|Min Min}}'s reveal trailer, Captain Falcon's voice actor, Ryō Horikawa, was brought back to record new voice effects of Captain Falcon eating. This is the first time Captain Falcon has received new voice sounds since ''Super Smash Bros.'' for the Nintendo 64.
*Despite his Classic Mode route featuring fighters without projectiles (excluding {{SSBU|Bowser}} and [[Giga Bowser]]), {{SSBU|Ryu}} and {{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} still have projectiles in [[Hadoken]] and [[Shot Put]], respectively.
 
==References==
{{reflist}}


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