Editing PK Fire

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'''PK Fire''' ({{ja|ＰＫファイヤー|Pīkei Faiyā}}, ''PK Fire'') (called '''PSI Fire''' in the English version of ''{{b|EarthBound|game}}'') is [[Ness]]'s [[neutral special move]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', and has been his [[side special move]] since ''Melee'', as well as [[Lucas]]' side special move since ''Brawl''.

When performed, the character fires a yellow, lightning-bolt shaped projectile that travels in a straight line until it hits an enemy or destructible portion of a stage, at which point it explodes into flames. If it does not hit either of the aforementioned objects within a few feet or hits a wall, then it dissipates. The way the PK Fire moves and explodes differs between the two ''EarthBound'' fighters.

Ness' PK Fire has been almost the same through the entire [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Smash Bros.'' series]]. Ness's PK Fire travels forward at an angle on the ground, while it travels diagonally downwards if used in mid-air. If Ness' PK Fire hits, it explodes into a stationary pillar of fire that hits his opponent(s) several times. In midair, however, it falls down slowly until it hits the ground or dissipates. [[Directional Influence|DI]] is not very effective against it, which allows Ness to combo his opponent or use one of his finishers while the enemy is stunned. Ness can use this move in conjunction with his second jump to perform the [[Zap Jump#PK Jump|PK Jump]], which slightly boosts the air speed of his second jump at the expense of height, giving him a slightly better approach. The main difference is the damage within the games and the lag/speed of the move. It does overall the most damage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', followed by ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', and then followed by ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.  

[[File:NessDThrow.png||thumb|Ness's down throw in ''Brawl''.]]

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In all of Lucas's ''Smash Bros.'' appearances since ''Brawl'', his PK Fire always travels horizontally, regardless of whether or not he is in the air. When the bolt hits an opponent, it explodes into a horizontal burst, hitting once, and dealing fair knockback to the enemy. The horizontal burst has good range, and can damage others in the way of the burst, although it deals very little knockback. Lucas's PK Fire has many interesting properties, such as pushing him back with a set force after shooting the bolt. Because of these, Lucas can use his PK Fire in ''Brawl'' to perform the [[Zapjump]], the [[Wavebounce]], or, an extension of the Wavebounce, the [[Magnet Pull]], making this one of Lucas's most varied moves.

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{{CustomSet/Single|Lucas|Side|name=PK Fire|desc={{Flag|North America}} This ball of light explodes when it hits, erupting into a column of flame that launches enemies.<br/>{{Flag|Europe}} This bolt of light explodes when it hits, erupting into a burst of flame that launches enemies.}}

[[File:PK Fire EB.gif|thumb||Paula using PK Fire γ in ''EarthBound''.]]

PK Fire (localized as PSI Fire in ''{{b|EarthBound|game}}'') first appeared in ''{{iw|wikibound|EarthBound Beginnings}}'' and has appeared in later {{uv|EarthBound}} games since. In all three of the ''EarthBound'' games, the move involved using the character's psychic power to send fire at the enemy, and would function by damaging all enemies positioned in the same row. However, in the ''EarthBound'' series, neither Ness nor Lucas learn the move; instead it is learned by one of their friends and party members that are girls, namely {{s|wikibound|Paula}} in ''EarthBound'' and {{s|wikibound|Kumatora}} in ''Mother 3''.

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File:Lucas SSB4 Screen-5.jpg|{{SSB4|Ness}} and {{SSB4|Lucas}} using PK Fire in {{forwiiu}} against {{SSB4|Bowser}} and {{SSB4|Sonic}}.

Ness SSBU Skill Preview Side Special.png|Ness using PK Fire as shown by the Move List in ''Ultimate''.

Lucas SSBU Skill Preview Side Special.png|Lucas using PK Fire as shown by the Move List in ''Ultimate''.

*PK Fire is one of three neutral special moves in ''Smash 64'' to be a side special in ''Melee'', and one of six moves to have its directional input changed throughout the series. The other five are [[Boomerang]], [[Pound]], [[Rock Smash]], [[Reflect Barrier]] and [[Explosive Flame]].

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