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'''Phantom Slash''' ({{ja|ファントムアタック|Fantomu Atakku}}, ''Phantom Attack'') is [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]'s [[down special move]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', replacing [[Transform]] from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.

The Phantom works slightly differently from ''Smash 4''. In ''Ultimate'', when charging, the Phantom appears behind Zelda and assembles itself. The move has six different charge stages. In order, they are a kick, punch, an outward slash, a downward slash, and an upwards slash. Once the Phantom is fully assembled at its sixth stage, Zelda is able to move and attack freely, while the Phantom momentarily remains still until attacking with a dashing sword slash. The Phantom can be destroyed by interrupting Zelda mid-charge or by dealing enough damage to the Phantom. If destroyed, the Phantom will remain broken on the ground for two seconds, but can be resummoned as soon as it disappears. The Phantom will not take damage from attacks that hit its shield, and will destroy projectiles while rushing forward if it has its shield.

 

 

Allowing Zelda to hop backwards into a Phantom has a multitude of uses. In addition to the stage control that the Phantom normally grants, displacing the Phantom will also block a multitude of projectiles, allowing Zelda to safely charge Phantom Slash in situations where it would normally be cancelled by the projectile in question.

|ssb4-3desc=Summon a Phantom to slash foes in front of you. Can be charged.

|ssbuchar=Zelda

|ssbudesc=Assembles a phantom, then sends it charging forward. The timing of the button press determines its attack.

Phantoms are recurring enemies in the ''Zelda'' series originating from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass}}'', as guardians of [[zeldawiki:Temple of the Ocean King| a temple]] that [[Toon Link|Link]] must visit at various points throughout the game. They are shown to be indestructible for a large portion of ''Phantom Hourglass'', and getting attacked by one would result in Link being sent to the beginning of the temple. Phantoms in this game come in three variations, each with their own abilities.

They reappear in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks}}'' with the same function, although this time they guard the {{s|zeldawiki|Tower of Spirits}} and now come in four variations. After Link and Zelda head to the Tower of Spirits, they are ambushed by [[zeldawiki:Cole|Chancellor Cole]] and his apprentice {{iw|zeldawiki|Byrne}} who take away her body with plans to resurrect the evil {{iw|zeldawiki|Malladus}}. At some point, Zelda's soul becomes trapped in the Phantom, which results in her [[zeldawiki:Phantom Zelda|controlling its body]], and she and Link must make use of the unique abilities of each Phantom. This mechanic proves vital to proceed through Link's quest in restoring the tower and freeing Zelda's original body from Malladus' possession.

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SSB4 - Zelda Screen-2.jpg|The Phantom striking {{SSB4|Fox}} in {{Forwiiu}}.

SSBUWebsite13.jpg|Zelda using Phantom Slash in ''Ultimate''.

Zelda SSBU Skill Preview Down Special.png|Phantom Slash shown by the [[Move List]] in ''Ultimate''.

Phantom Slash SSBU.png|Zelda using the Phantom Slash in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.

*Phantom Slash is Zelda's only special move that is not based on a spell from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}''.

*When Phantom Slash is [[Reflection|reflected]], the color of its armor changes. Its overall tone is darker, the pink armor becomes more of a rusted color, and its blue-purple armor becomes more of a grey-tinted blue. This is reminiscent of Spirit Tracks, where a Phantom possessed by Zelda would have a lighter color scheme than an independent one.