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The '''shine spike''' is one of [[Fox]]'s [[edge-guard]]ing | The '''shine spike''' is one of [[Fox]]'s [[edge-guard]]ing techniques. It consists of using Fox's [[down B]] to [[spike]] an opponent who is already off of the stage down and away, to prevent their [[recovery]]. Note that the term 'spike' is used loosely here, because it is not technically a spike, but what many like to call a 'pseudo-spike'. This is because it doesn't send the opponent straight down, but rather, at an angle to the side. Other infamous pseudo-spikes are [[Link]]'s Spin Slash and [[Peach]]'s D-smash. Other lesser known Shine Spikes include [[Captain Falcon (SSBB)]] and [[Ganondorf (SSBB)]]'s Ariel Side A's, and [[Jigglypuff (SSBB)]]'s Ariel Up A. They are most likely lesser known because they do not work as well, (specifically Ganondorfs, as he is heavy and falls faster then many opponents). | ||
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Revision as of 01:04, July 9, 2008
The shine spike is one of Fox's edge-guarding techniques. It consists of using Fox's down B to spike an opponent who is already off of the stage down and away, to prevent their recovery. Note that the term 'spike' is used loosely here, because it is not technically a spike, but what many like to call a 'pseudo-spike'. This is because it doesn't send the opponent straight down, but rather, at an angle to the side. Other infamous pseudo-spikes are Link's Spin Slash and Peach's D-smash. Other lesser known Shine Spikes include Captain Falcon (SSBB) and Ganondorf (SSBB)'s Ariel Side A's, and Jigglypuff (SSBB)'s Ariel Up A. They are most likely lesser known because they do not work as well, (specifically Ganondorfs, as he is heavy and falls faster then many opponents).
