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{{Infobox Special Move
{{Infobox Special Move
|name=Mach Tornado
|name=Mach Tornado
|image=[[File:Meta Knight Neutral B SSBU.gif|300px]]
|image=[[File:Mach_Tornado_SSB4_WiiU.jpeg|250px|Mach Tornado in {{forwiiu}}.]]
|caption= Mach Tornado in ''Ultimate''.
|caption= Mach Tornado in {{forwiiu}}.
|user=[[Meta Knight]]
|user=[[Meta Knight]]
|universe={{uv|Kirby}}
|universe={{uv|Kirby}}
|interwiki=wikirby
|interwikiname=WiKirby
|interwikipage=Mach Tornado
}}
}}
{{tabber|align=center|title1=Brawl|tab1=
{{cquote|''Attack by turning into a tornado. Move left and right while spinning.''|cite=''Brawl'' manual description}}
|title2=3DS|tab2=
{{cquote|''Spin and strike enemies. Press {{button|3DS|B}} repeatedly to spin longer.''|cite=Description from the {{for3ds}} Foldout}}
|title3=Ultimate|tab3=
{{cquote|''Twirls and hits enemies to launch them. Repeated button presses can change the direction or cause him to float.''|cite=Description from ''Ultimate''{{'}}s Move List}}}}


'''Mach Tornado''' ({{ja|マッハトルネイド|Mahha Toruneido}}, ''Mach Tornado'') is [[Meta Knight]]'s [[neutral special move]]. It involves Meta Knight spinning in a controllable tornado, which traps opponents and [[slash]]es them for consistent [[damage]].
'''Mach Tornado''' ({{ja|マッハトルネイド|Mahha Toruneido}}, ''Mach Tornado'') is [[Meta Knight]]'s [[neutral special move]]. It involves Meta Knight spinning in a controllable tornado, which traps opponents and [[slash]]es them for consistent [[damage]].
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==Overview==
==Overview==
===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''===
===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''===
:{{Main|Meta Knight (SSBB)/Neutral special}}
When activated, {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} spins at high speed and surrounds himself in a dense yellow tornado that covers a majority of him for a set period of time, which can be extended by mashing the special button; mashing also causes Meta Knight to rise up vertically. More vertical distance is gained if the player simultaneously jumps and performs the move. Mach Tornado can be controlled by pressing left or right to move in that direction. Once complete, Meta Knight falls [[helpless]].
When activated, {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} spins at high speed and surrounds himself in a dense yellow tornado that covers a majority of him for a set period of time, which can be extended by mashing the special button; mashing also causes Meta Knight to rise up vertically. More vertical distance is gained if the player simultaneously jumps and performs the move. Mach Tornado can be controlled by pressing left or right to move in that direction. Once the move ends, Meta Knight falls [[helpless]].


The tornado causes a slight [[pull]] on nearby opponents. Enemies that touch the tornado are trapped, slashed multiple times, and then sent flying with a final hit that deals moderate [[knockback]]. The move is hard to escape via [[directional influence]], and the final hit deals moderate knockback, making it an effective [[KO]] finisher if enemies are near the top [[blast line]].
The tornado causes a slight [[pull]] on nearby opponents. Enemies that touch the tornado are trapped, slashed multiple times, and then sent flying with a final hit that deals moderate [[knockback]]. The move is hard to escape via [[directional influence]], and the final hit deals moderate knockback, making it an effective [[KO]] finisher if enemies are near the top [[blast line]].


''[[Brawl]]''{{'}}s version of Mach Tornado grants a significant amount of aerial mobility, making it one of the best [[recovery]] moves in the game; in addition to granting high horizontal distance, it travels a good distance vertically and can be made to change directions quickly. Furthermore, the move possesses near instantaneous start-up lag, and has multiple large hitboxes that can [[priority|clash]] with ground and aerial hitboxes (including [[projectile]]s, so long as they deal 9% or less and/or do not possess [[transcendent priority]]). With all these considered, Mach Tornado is often considered an extremely safe and effective move when regarding its overall recovery and offensive potential.
''[[Brawl]]''{{'}}s version of Mach Tornado grants a significant amount of aerial mobility, making one of the best [[recovery]] moves in the game; in addition to granting high horizontal distance, it travels a good distance vertically and can be made to change directions quickly. Furthermore, the move possesses near instantaneous start-up lag, and has multiple large hitboxes that can [[priority|clash]] with ground and aerial hitboxes (including [[projectile]]s, so long as they deal 9% or less and/or do not possess [[transcendent priority]]). With all these considered, Mach Tornado is often considered an extremely safe and effective move when regarding its overall recovery and offensive potential.


The move is not completely infallible, however; Meta Knight will bounce off [[edge]]s rather than [[grab]] them during the move, and is additionally unable to grab edges during the first few [[frame]]s of his helpless animation. This can potentially cause a [[self-destruct]] if the move is mistimed. Additionally, missing and ending the move near the top of the screen is [[punish]]able, and Meta Knight receives an additional 20% knockback if he is hit out of Mach Tornado.
The move is not completely infallible, however; Meta Knight will bounce off [[edge]]s rather than [[grab]] them during the move, and is additionally unable to grab edges during the first few [[frame]]s of his helpless animation. This can potentially cause a [[self-destruct]] if the move is mistimed. Additionally, missing and ending the move near the top of the screen is [[punish]]able, and Meta Knight receives an additional 20% knockback if he is hit out of Mach Tornado.
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===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''===
===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''===
:{{Main|Meta Knight (SSB4)/Neutral special}}
Mach Tornado returns as {{SSB4|Meta Knight}}'s neutral special move in ''Smash 4''. Unlike in ''Brawl'', Meta Knight simply cloaks himself in yellow winds instead of a solid tornado.
Mach Tornado returns as {{SSB4|Meta Knight}}'s neutral special move in ''Smash 4''. Unlike in ''Brawl'', Meta Knight simply cloaks himself in yellow winds instead of a solid tornado.


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===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
:{{Main|Meta Knight (SSBU)/Neutral special}}
Mach Tornado returns as {{SSBU|Meta Knight}}'s neutral special move in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. Unlike in the previous games, Mach Tornado hits only once, instead of being a multi-hit attack. It also travels at a faster pace, giving it much better horizontal movement compared to previous games. It has considerably more knockback than before, being an potent kill combo finisher.
Mach Tornado returns as {{SSBU|Meta Knight}}'s neutral special move in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. Unlike in the previous games, Mach Tornado hits only once, instead of being a multi-hit attack. It also travels at a faster pace, giving it much better horizontal movement compared to previous games. It has considerably more knockback than before, being a potent kill combo finisher.
 
With [[Giant Punch]], [[PK Flash]] and [[PK Freeze]] no longer invoking [[helpless]]ness, Mach Tornado is now the only neutral special that still renders its user helpless, and consequently the only move that can render {{SSBU|Kirby}} helpless (aside from sliding off an edge during [[Final Cutter]] or touching the red trampoline from [[Pac-Jump]]).
 
=== As a copy ability ===
Kirby's eyes while wearing the mask are light-green in Brawl and yellow in SSB4 and Ultimate. The green coloration in Brawl is due to the mask giving a yellow tint to Kirby's blue eyes and Meta Knight's silver eyes (though they are currently depicted as yellow even without the mask). Kirby's Mach Tornado only does half the damage of Meta Knight's, and unlike Meta Knight's version of the attack, the bottom-most hitbox does not cause aerial opponents to flinch. Functionally resembles Kirby's Tornado ability.
 
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==Instructional quotes==
{{InstructionalQuotes
|ssbbchar=Meta Knight
|ssbbdesc=Attack by turning into a tornado. Move left and right while spinning.
|ssb4-3char=Meta Knight
|ssb4-3desc=Spin and strike enemies. Press {{button|3DS|B}} repeatedly to spin longer.
|ssbuchar=Meta Knight
|ssbudesc=Twirls and hits enemies to launch them. Repeated button presses can change the direction or cause him to float.
}}


==Customization==
==Customization==
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{{CustomSet|MetaKnight|Neutral|name1=Mach Tornado|desc1=Twirl and hit enemies multiple times. Press repeatedly to increase spin.|name2=Entangling Tornado|desc2=Pull enemies in, and then hit them straight up into the air.|name3=Dreadful Tornado|desc3=A more powerful Mach Tornado, but the amount of spins can't be increased.}}
{{CustomSet|MetaKnight|Neutral|name1=Mach Tornado|desc1=Twirl and hit enemies multiple times. Press repeatedly to increase spin.|name2=Entangling Tornado|desc2=Pull enemies in, and then hit them straight up into the air.|name3=Dreadful Tornado|desc3=A more powerful Mach Tornado, but the amount of spins can't be increased.}}
# '''Mach Tornado''': Default.
# '''Mach Tornado''': Default.
# '''Entangling Tornado''': Pulls in enemies and deals a more powerful single hit with a more vertical knockback angle, but it does only 9% damage and has less horizontal control in the air. {{Main|Meta Knight (SSB4)/Neutral special/Custom 1}}
# '''Entangling Tornado''': Pulls in enemies and deals a more powerful single hit with a more vertical knockback angle, but it does only 9% damage and has less horizontal control in the air.
# '''Dreadful Tornado''': More damage per hit, but it cannot be extended by mashing the button, giving it less overall damage potential (21% → 13%), and it has more ending lag. However, its knockback is significantly stronger and KOs from center stage around 135%. {{Main|Meta Knight (SSB4)/Neutral special/Custom 2}}
# '''Dreadful Tornado''': More damage per hit, but it cannot be extended by mashing the button, giving it less overall damage potential (21% → 13%), and it has more ending lag. However, its knockback is significantly stronger and KOs from center stage around 135%.


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==Origin==
==Origin==
[[File:MachTornadoOrigin.png|thumb|The Tornado ability as seen in ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Adventure}}''.]]
[[File:MachTornadoOrigin.png|thumb|The Tornado ability as seen in ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Adventure}}''.]]
Mach Tornado is one of [[Meta Knight]]'s attacks that first appeared in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''. It is also similar to [[Kirby]]’s Tornado ability from the [[Kirby (universe)|''Kirby'' series]].
Control-wise, this move is like [[Kirby]]'s "Tornado" ability that appears in many of the [[Kirby (universe)|''Kirby'' games]]. Holding B will make him gain height. Meta Knight first used it in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', where he transformed into a yellow tornado to attack. In the actual ''Kirby'' games, Mach Tornado refers to an attack that he (and Dark Meta Knight) uses where he flies to the side of the screen and launches a gigantic tornado towards the other side of the screen by charging and then stabbing his sword to the ground.  


In ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', Meta Knight stars in his own mode, ''Meta Knightmare Ultra'', which involves him replaying various levels from other sub-games. In said game mode, defeating enemies would allow him to gain points to perform various special techniques. The strongest technique is also named Mach Tornado, but is instead a screen-clearing attack similar to a [[Final Smash]], instead of a small tornado. As ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' was released after ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', it's likely that the move was named after Meta Knight's neutral special move.
In ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', Meta Knight stars in his own mode, ''Meta Knightmare Ultra'', which involves him replaying various levels from other sub-games. In said game mode, defeating enemies would allow him to gain points to perform various special techniques. The strongest technique is also named Mach Tornado, but is instead a screen-clearing attack similar to a Final Smash, instead of a small tornado. As ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' was released after ''Brawl'', it's likely that the move was named after Meta Knight's neutral special.


''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' also names his variant of the airborne Twister Slash technique Mach Tornado, though his grounded version features the yellow trail commonly associated with the move.
''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' also names his variant of the airborne Twister Slash technique Mach Tornado, though his grounded version features the yellow trail commonly associated with the move.
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Meta Knight also has a move in ''Kirby Star Allies'' known as Mach Tornado, though it's identical to his Twister Slash move from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Machtornado.jpg|Mach Tornado in ''Brawl''.
Machtornado.jpg|Mach Tornado in ''Brawl''.
Mach Tornado SSB4.jpg|Mach Tornado in {{for3ds}}
Mach Tornado SSB4.jpg|Mach Tornado in {{for3ds}}
Mach Tornado SSB4 WiiU.jpeg|Mach Tornado in {{forwiiu}}.
Meta Knight SSBU Skill Preview Neutral Special.png|Mach Tornado as shown by a Skill Preview in ''Ultimate''.
Meta Knight SSBU Skill Preview Neutral Special.png|Mach Tornado as shown by the [[Move List]] in ''Ultimate''.
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==Names in other languages==
==See Also==
{{langtable
*[[Meta Knight (SSBB)/Neutral special|Meta Knight's neutral special in ''Brawl'']]
|ja={{ja|マッハトルネイド|Mahha Toruneido}}, ''Mach Tornado''
|en=Mach Tornado
|fr=Tornade Mach
|es=Supertornado
|de=Mach-Tornado
|it=Tornado Mach
|nl=Mach-tornado
|ru={{rollover|Суперторнадо|Supertornado|?}}
|ko={{rollover|마하 토네이도|Maha Toneido|?}}, ''Mach Tornado''
|zh_cn={{rollover|马赫龙卷风|Mǎhè Lóngjuǎnfēng|?}}
|zh_tw={{rollover|馬赫龍捲風|Mǎhè Lóngjuǎnfēng|?}}
}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/howto/basic/basic05.html Confirmation]
*[http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/howto/basic/basic05.html Confirmation]
*[http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/15422 Video Demo]
*[http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/15422 Video Demo]


{{Special Moves|char=Meta Knight}}
{{Special Moves|char=Meta Knight}}


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