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{{Infobox Special Move | {{Infobox Special Move | ||
|name=Falcon Punch | |name=Falcon Punch | ||
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|caption= | |caption=Falcon Punch being released in ''Ultimate''. | ||
|user=[[Captain Falcon]] | |user=[[Captain Falcon]] | ||
|universe={{uv|F-Zero}} | |universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}<br>{{uv|F-Zero}} | ||
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{{cquote|''Release a fiery blow after a brief charge.''|cite=''Melee''{{'}}s instruction manual}} | |||
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{{cquote|''A splendid punch. Punch backward for more power.''|cite=''Smash for 3DS''{{'}}s foldout}} | |||
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{{cquote|''Powers up for a moment then strikes with a flaming punch. Can change direction while charging.''|cite=Description from ''Ultimate''{{'}}s Move List}}}} | |||
'''Falcon Punch''' ({{ja|ファルコンパンチ|Farukon Panchi}}, ''Falcon Punch'') is [[Captain Falcon]]'s [[neutral special move]]. | '''Falcon Punch''' ({{ja|ファルコンパンチ|Farukon Panchi}}, ''Falcon Punch'') is [[Captain Falcon]]'s [[neutral special move]]. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[File:Falcon 180 punch.jpg|thumb|250px|Captain Falcon's reverse Falcon Punch | [[File:Falcon 180 punch.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Captain Falcon's reverse Falcon Punch]] | ||
Falcon Punch consists of Captain Falcon performing his iconic move: a slow but powerful punch wreathed in falcon-shaped [[flame]]s. | Falcon Punch consists of Captain Falcon performing his iconic move: a slow but powerful punch wreathed in falcon-shaped [[flame]]s. | ||
Throughout the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series, the Falcon Punch has consistently been one of the most powerful special attacks. | Throughout the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series, the Falcon Punch has consistently been one of the most powerful special attacks. From ''Smash 4'' onward (and excluding the [[Blue Falcon]]), it also possesses the highest [[knockback]] of any move in Captain Falcon's moveset (including charged [[smash attack|smashes]]). Its power is counterbalanced by its predictability, due to its slow start-up time, along with Captain Falcon loudly announcing "Falcon...PUNCH!" every time he uses it. | ||
Aesthetically, the move will cause Captain Falcon to kneel downward, charge up power during the delay, before punching forward while crouching. In ''Smash 64'', Captain Falcon will shake his fist above his head while charging (if in midair, he cowers away from his orientation instead). In ''Melee'', Captain Falcon's stance is straightened, with his arms lowered and his left hand out (in midair, he will also do a recovering inward turn after the punch). In ''Brawl'', ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', the animation is somewhat similar, but Captain Falcon punches his right fist into his left before charging, and his pose is slightly exaggerated as a result of animation improvements. | Aesthetically, the move will cause Captain Falcon to kneel downward, charge up power during the delay, before punching forward while crouching. In ''Smash 64'', Captain Falcon will shake his fist above his head while charging (if in midair, he cowers away from his orientation instead). In ''Melee'', Captain Falcon's stance is straightened, with his arms lowered and his left hand out (in midair, he will also do a recovering inward turn after the punch). In ''Brawl'', ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', the animation is somewhat similar, but Captain Falcon punches his right fist into his left before charging, and his pose is slightly exaggerated as a result of animation improvements. | ||
The charging is accompanied by visible shockwaves in ''Smash 64'', and fiery effects surrounding Captain Falcon's fist in every other installment. Each future game also improves the visuals of the move, starting from a simple | The charging is accompanied by visible shockwaves in ''Smash 64'', and fiery effects surrounding Captain Falcon's fist in every other installment. Each future game also improves the visuals of the move, starting from a simple sprite in ''Smash 64'', to a full 3D model in ''Melee'', and ending with realistic fire effects in ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4''. In Smash ''Ultimate'', the flames produced by Captain Falcon's signature attack form an enormous fiery falcon. | ||
In ''Smash 64'' and ''Melee'', Falcon Punch is stronger in the air, having higher base knockback (and [[shield]] damage in ''Smash 64'') - although, from ''Brawl'' onwards, the aerial version is weaker, dealing less damage (and subsequently, less knockback) than the grounded version. | In ''Smash 64'' and ''Melee'', Falcon Punch is stronger in the air, having higher base knockback (and [[shield]] damage in ''Smash 64'') - although, from ''Brawl'' onwards, the aerial version is weaker, dealing less damage (and subsequently, less knockback) than the grounded version. | ||
In ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'', this move is one of the few attacks in the game that is more powerful than the [[Home-Run Bat]] at high damages, especially in the former game, due to | In ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'', this move is one of the few attacks in the game that is more powerful than the [[Home-Run Bat]] at high damages, especially in the former game, due to its upward trajectory. Thus, it is common for a Falcon Punch to be used in place of the Home-Run Bat for a finisher while attempting [[Home-Run Contest]] world records, especially since Captain Falcon's own unique forward smash attack with any battering weapon (only in ''Melee'') renders it impractical to use for this scenario. | ||
From ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' onward, Captain Falcon can turn around during the start-up of the punch to perform a '''Reverse Falcon Punch'''. This slightly increases its already high damage and knockback, at the cost of slightly more start-up time. Uses of the reverse Falcon Punch includes [[mindgame|mindgaming]] opponents, catching rolls, or simply making an offstage punish even more powerful. Although the move can be reversed in ''Melee'' like all neutral special moves, this does not change the damage or knockback dealt, nor does it make the move take longer to come out. | From ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' onward, Captain Falcon can turn around during the start-up of the punch to perform a '''Reverse Falcon Punch'''. This slightly increases its already high damage and knockback, at the cost of slightly more start-up time. Uses of the reverse Falcon Punch includes [[mindgame|mindgaming]] opponents, catching rolls, or simply making an offstage punish even more powerful. Although the move can be reversed in ''Melee'' like all neutral special moves, this does not change the damage or knockback dealt, nor does it make the move take longer to come out. | ||
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===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''=== | ===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''=== | ||
[[File:Sacred Combo.gif|200px|thumb| | [[File:Sacred Combo.gif|200px|thumb|right|Captain Falcon performing the Sacred Combo.]] | ||
In ''Melee'', the Falcon Punch was made much slower, which removes its use as a recovery and combo-finishing option. Due to Captain Falcon's down aerial being much slower than in ''Smash 64'', along with the lowered effectiveness of [[L-cancel]]ing and the introduction of DI, the Tapion Combo was made more unreliable and very uncommon in competitive play, although other combos exist as a result of gameplay changes. The move has also seen a reduction to its knockback scaling, making it weaker despite its sweetspot dealing more damage. | In ''Melee'', the Falcon Punch was made much slower, which removes its use as a recovery and combo-finishing option. Due to Captain Falcon's down aerial being much slower than in ''Smash 64'', along with the lowered effectiveness of [[L-cancel]]ing and the introduction of DI, the Tapion Combo was made more unreliable and very uncommon in competitive play, although other combos exist as a result of gameplay changes. The move has also seen a reduction to its knockback scaling, making it weaker despite its sweetspot dealing more damage. | ||
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The move is also much more unsafe against shielding opponents. In ''Smash 64'', Falcon Punch caused immensely high shieldstun to the point where the move was frame positive on shield. In ''Melee'', however, with shieldstun/shield damage being significantly reduced, the move causes much less shieldstun and has become highly punishable if it lands against a shielding opponent. | The move is also much more unsafe against shielding opponents. In ''Smash 64'', Falcon Punch caused immensely high shieldstun to the point where the move was frame positive on shield. In ''Melee'', however, with shieldstun/shield damage being significantly reduced, the move causes much less shieldstun and has become highly punishable if it lands against a shielding opponent. | ||
One of the most famous combos is the '''Sacred Combo''', invented by {{Sm|Cort}}, which involves following up a [[Knee Smash]] into an aerial Falcon Punch. If performed successfully, this combo results in a [[KO]] in almost all cases, although by performing this combo, Captain Falcon may fail to recover back if he jumps too far off the edge. Additionally, the only reliable way to connect the two moves is if the opponent poorly [[DI]]s towards Captain Falcon. Regardless, KOing an opponent with the Sacred Combo is widely regarded as being one of the most stylish ways to do so | One of the most famous combos is the '''Sacred Combo''', invented by {{Sm|Cort}}, which involves following up a [[Knee Smash]] into an aerial Falcon Punch. If performed successfully, this combo results in a [[KO]] in almost all cases, although by performing this combo, Captain Falcon may fail to recover back if he jumps too far off the edge. Additionally, the only reliable way to connect the two moves is if the opponent poorly [[DI]]s towards Captain Falcon. Regardless, KOing an opponent with the Sacred Combo is widely regarded as being one of the most stylish ways to do so. | ||
The '''Tapion Combo''', a down aerial to Falcon Punch combo named after a Smasher that landed it consistently, is also possible, though only works at specific percents. | The '''Tapion Combo''', a down aerial to Falcon Punch combo named after a Smasher that landed it consistently, is also possible, though only works at specific percents. | ||
The '''G-Regulate combo''', named after {{Sm|G-regulate}}, is another combo that allows Captain Falcon to combo an L-canceled down aerial into a Falcon Punch | The '''G-Regulate combo''', named after {{Sm|G-regulate}}, is another combo that allows Captain Falcon to combo an L-canceled down aerial into a Falcon Punch against some characters at specific percents. It can be avoided with DI. | ||
===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''=== | ===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''=== | ||
[[File:Falcon Punch SSBB.jpg|thumb|Falcon Punch in ''Brawl''.]] | [[File:Falcon Punch SSBB.jpg|thumb|Falcon Punch in ''Brawl''.]] | ||
Besides the introduction of the "Reverse Falcon Punch", the Falcon Punch was nerfed (particularly the aerial version, which is now weaker than the grounded version). Falcon Punch has slightly lower knockback scaling, though this does not have a huge impact on the move since it can still KO as low as | Besides the introduction of the "Reverse Falcon Punch", the Falcon Punch was nerfed (particularly the aerial version, which is now weaker than the grounded version). Falcon Punch has slightly lower knockback scaling, though this does not have a huge impact on the move since it can still KO as low as 60% from center-stage. | ||
===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''=== | ===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''=== | ||
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===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''=== | ===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''=== | ||
Falcon Punch is significantly stronger than in | Falcon Punch is significantly stronger than in previous games, now being able to KO at around 50%. It also has slightly lower ending lag. However, the punch doesn't move Captain Falcon forward as much as before, hindering its range. Like many slow and powerful attacks, Falcon Punch causes [[Special Zoom]] if it lands. | ||
==Kirby's Falcon Punch== | ==Kirby's Falcon Punch== | ||
[[File:Kirby Falcon Punch.jpg|thumb|Kirby [[Inhale (Kirby)|copying]] Falcon Punch in ''Brawl'' and the difference between the two punches.]] | [[File:Kirby Falcon Punch.jpg|thumb|Kirby [[Inhale (Kirby)|copying]] Falcon Punch in ''Brawl'', and the difference between the two punches.]] | ||
Kirby's Falcon Punch is notable, as with the exception of ''Smash 4'', Kirby's Falcon Punch differs from Falcon's in every game. | Kirby's Falcon Punch is notable, as with the exception of ''Smash 4'', Kirby's Falcon Punch differs from Falcon's in every game. | ||
In ''Smash 64'', Kirby's Falcon Punch does not have a middle hit and its sweetspot is larger than Captain Falcon's. As a result, his 26% sweetspot is significantly easier to land compared to Falcon's. His aerial Falcon Punch, however, does not deal extra shield damage, unlike Falcon's. | In ''Smash 64'', Kirby's Falcon Punch does not have a middle hit and its sweetspot is larger than Captain Falcon's. As a result, his 26% sweetspot is significantly easier to land compared to Falcon's. His aerial Falcon Punch, however, does not deal extra shield damage, unlike Falcon's. | ||
In ''Melee'', Kirby's Falcon Punch does not have a middle hit and its sweetspot and sourspot are positioned differently from Falcon's (with Falcon's sweetspot being closer to him while Kirby's is further away from him). | In ''Melee'', Kirby's Falcon Punch does not have a middle hit, and its sweetspot and sourspot are positioned differently from Falcon's (with Falcon's sweetspot being closer to him while Kirby's is further away from him). | ||
In ''Brawl'', Kirby's Falcon Punch has smaller hitboxes than Falcon's; however, it retains its knockback values from ''Melee'', making it stronger than Falcon's. If Kirby uses the Falcon Punch immediately after a jump, he will get a large boost upward. This is most noticeable with his [[footstool]] jump, which goes nearly twice as high as normal. This is sometimes known as a footstool punch. Captain Falcon also has this vertical boost, although it is much smaller due to his higher falling speed. | In ''Brawl'', Kirby's Falcon Punch has smaller hitboxes than Falcon's; however, it retains its knockback values from ''Melee'', making it stronger than Falcon's. If Kirby uses the Falcon Punch immediately after a jump, he will get a large boost upward. This is most noticeable with his [[footstool]] jump, which goes nearly twice as high as normal. This is sometimes known as a footstool punch. Captain Falcon also has this vertical boost, although it is much smaller due to his higher falling speed. | ||
In ''Ultimate'', Kirby's Falcon Punch deals 1.2x more damage than Falcon's (as with most of Kirby's copy abilities), albeit with its knockback being compensated as a result. | In ''Ultimate'', Kirby's Falcon Punch deals 1.2x more damage than Falcon's (as with most of Kirby's copy abilities), albeit with its knockback being compensated as a result. | ||
==Customization== | ==Customization== | ||
Special Move customization was added in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. These are the variations: | Special Move customization was added in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. These are the variations: | ||
{{CustomSet|Falcon|Neutral|name1=Falcon Punch|desc1=Charge up for a moment, then strike. The direction can be changed while charging.|name2=Falcon Dash Punch|desc2=Dash forward and punch. Slightly weaker, and you're vulnerable | {{CustomSet|Falcon|Neutral|name1=Falcon Punch|desc1=Charge up for a moment, then strike. The direction can be changed while charging.|name2=Falcon Dash Punch|desc2=Dash forward and punch. Slightly weaker, and you're vulnerable before striking.|name3=Mighty Falcon Punch|desc3=A bigger, more powerful Falcon Punch, but the buildup leaves you more open than ever.}} | ||
# '''Falcon Punch''': Default | # '''Falcon Punch''': Default. | ||
# '''Falcon Dash Punch''': After startup, Falcon dashes forward, dealing less damage than default | # '''Falcon Dash Punch''': After startup, Falcon dashes forward, dealing less damage than default. | ||
# '''Mighty Falcon Punch''': Has a bigger, longer-lasting hitbox, but even longer startup. Contrary to its name and description, its damage and knockback are actually ''weaker'' than the default, especially on the late hit. | |||
# '''Mighty Falcon Punch''': Has a bigger, longer-lasting hitbox, but even longer startup. Contrary to its name and description, its damage and knockback are actually ''weaker'' than the default | |||
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
[[File:Falcon Punch Origin.gif|thumb|The Falcon Punch as seen in ''F-Zero | [[File:Falcon Punch Origin.gif|thumb|The Falcon Punch as seen in the ''F-Zero'' animated series. Note that the explosion was not caused by the punch but rather by a reactor's simultaneous destruction.]] | ||
The | The move originated in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series and is generally considered part of the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (universe)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' universe, as well as simply being part of his falcon motif. However, after ''Melee'''s release, Captain Falcon famously performed a Falcon Punch in the final episode of the ''F-Zero'' animated series, ''F-Zero: GP Legend'', where he uses it to defeat Black Shadow (see [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CJn69FgEko|this video]). It has become quite memetic, as the clip makes it appear as if the Falcon Punch causes an explosion that can be seen from outside the Milky Way Galaxy (in reality, Captain Falcon is using the Falcon Punch to prevent Black Shadow from escaping said explosion). Outside of the ''Smash Bros.'' series, the Falcon Punch is often used to describe or add humor to powerful punch-based events as an imitation of its power in said clip and within the ''Smash Bros.'' games, with voice clips inserted (though special effects are not necessary). | ||
The above mentioned meme is somewhat referenced in a Subspace Emissary cutscene, when Captain Falcon performs a Falcon Punch on a giant R.O.B. in a very similar fashion to the clip from the animated series while unwittingly killing a number of {{SSBB|Olimar}}'s Pikmin, much to his confusion. The meme has crossed all the way back to ''Super Smash Bros.'' and is referenced in [[Snake's Smash Taunt#Captain Falcon|Captain Falcon's codec with Snake]] ([[Otacon]] in this case, coincidentally sharing the same Japanese voice actor that voiced Falcon in the said animated series). Additionally, the crowd cheer for Captain Falcon is repeated chants of "Falcoooooon Punch!" in the English version of ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. | |||
As a testament to the move's popularity, it seems to have come full circle and crossed back over into ''F-Zero'' canon: it is mentioned in [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq9mipSqeC4 ''F-Zero GX''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> ending song], specifically in the line "When myopic confusion threatens your lunch / Falcon will be unleashing a Falcon Punch." | |||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:FalconPunchSSB4.png|Captain Falcon charges a Falcon Punch in ''Smash 4''. | File:FalconPunchSSB4.png|Captain Falcon charges a Falcon Punch in ''Smash 4''. | ||
Falcon_Punch_SSB4.jpeg|A full view of the fiery falcon in {{forwiiu}}. | Falcon_Punch_SSB4.jpeg|A full view of the fiery falcon in {{forwiiu}}. | ||
Captain Falcon SSBU Skill Preview Neutral Special.png|Falcon Punch as shown by | Captain Falcon SSBU Skill Preview Neutral Special.png|Falcon Punch as shown by a Skill Preview in ''Ultimate''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *There is a glitch in which if a player uses a Reverse Falcon Punch on [[Pit (SSBB)|Pit]], and Pit pulls out the [[Mirror Shield]] at the correct moment, Captain Falcon will be sent backwards a long way, longer than many stages. An example can be seen [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT-UhI3UFEg here]. The same can be done with Mario's [[Cape]] and Ganondorf's [[Warlock Punch]]. | ||
*In ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'', if a Falcon Punch is performed, the echoing sound of a falcon screeching can be heard. | *In ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'', if a Falcon Punch is performed, the echoing sound of a falcon screeching can be heard. | ||
*In ''Brawl'', the falcon-shaped flames appear after the first hitbox, whereas in ''SSB64'' and ''Melee'' they appear at the same time. | *In ''Brawl'', the falcon-shaped flames appear after the first hitbox, whereas in ''SSB64'' and ''Melee'' they appear at the same time. | ||
*Captain Falcon always uses his right fist to perform the Falcon Punch. However, he uses his left fist during his appearance in the reveal trailer | *Captain Falcon always uses his right fist to perform the Falcon Punch. However, he uses his left fist during his appearance in the reveal trailer [[List_of_Super_Smash_Bros._4_character_trailers#Robin and Lucina|"By Book, Blade, and Crest of Flame"]], while Kirby will use either hand depending on what direction he is facing (since he always faces the screen). | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Warlock Punch]] | *[[Warlock Punch]] | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlGM0BFv3JU The Sacred Combo performed in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'']. | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlGM0BFv3JU The Sacred Combo performed in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'']. | ||
==References== | |||
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{{Special Moves|char=Captain Falcon}} | {{Special Moves|char=Captain Falcon}} | ||
[[Category:F-Zero universe]] | [[Category:F-Zero universe]] | ||
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. universe]] | |||
[[Category:Neutral special moves]] | [[Category:Neutral special moves]] | ||
[[Category:Captain Falcon]] | [[Category:Captain Falcon]] | ||
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[[Category:Captain Falcon (SSB4)]] | [[Category:Captain Falcon (SSB4)]] | ||
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