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:''Not to be confused with [[Captain Falcon]].''
{{Infobox Character General
{{Infobox Character General
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|name          = Falco Lombardi
|image        = [[File:Falcocommand.jpg|150px|Falco Lombardi]]
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Official artwork of Falco from ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Command}}''.
Official artworks of Falco
|firstgame    = ''[[lylatwiki:Star Fox (game)|Star Fox]]'' (1993)
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|lastappearance= ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox 64 3D}}'' (2011)
|games        = ''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
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|console      = Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|console      = Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|species      = Falcon
|species      = Pheasant<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-Star-Fox-64/Vol-1-Star-Fox-64-3D/3-Fushimi-Inari-Taisha-and-Fox/3-Fushimi-Inari-Taisha-and-Fox-220908.html Iwata Asks | Fushimi Inari Taisha and Fox]</ref>
|gender        = Male
|gender        = Male
|voiceactor    = Hisao Egawa ([[Super Smash Bros. Melee|''Melee'']])<br/>Ben Cullum (''Melee'' (narration))<br/>Dex Manley ([[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|''Brawl'']])
|creator      = [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]<ref name=SF2>[https://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-classic/interview-star-fox-2 Star Fox & Star Fox 2 Developer Interview]</ref><br>Takaya Imamura<ref name=SF2/>
|japanactor    = Hisao Egawa
|artist        = Takaya Imamura<ref name=SF2/>
|homeworld    = Unknown
|englishactor  = Ben Cullum (''Melee'', in-ship only)<br/>Dex Manley (''[[Brawl]]'')<br/>Mark Lund (''SSB4''/''[[Ultimate]]'')
|japanactor    = Hisao Egawa (''Melee''/''Brawl''/''SSB4'')<br>Kōsuke Takaguchi (''Ultimate'')
|homeworld    = {{iw|lylatwiki|Corneria}}<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20011207065519/http://www.starfox64.com/corneria.html Corneria at Star Fox 64.com]</ref>
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'''Falco Lombardi''' ({{ja|ファルコ・ランバルディ}}, ''Faruko Ranbarudi'') is one of the main characters of the [[Star Fox (universe)|''Star Fox'' series]]. He is a member of Star Fox, and has been with [[Fox McCloud]] and crew since their debut on the first ''Star Fox'' game for the SNES. He is considered the finest pilot of the group, and is well-known for his arrogant personality.
'''Falco Lombardi''' ({{ja|ファルコ・ランバルディ|Faruko Ranbarudi}}, ''Falco Lombardi'') is one of the main characters of the {{uv|Star Fox}} series. He is a member of Star Fox, and has been with [[Fox McCloud]] and crew since their debut on the first ''Star Fox'' game for the SNES. He is considered the finest pilot of the group, and is well-known for his arrogant personality.


==Character description==
==Origin==
[[File:Original Falco.jpg|thumb|left|Official artwork of Falco from ''[[Star Fox 64]]'', which inspired Falco's design in ''Melee.'']]
Falco Lombardi was first introduced in the SNES game, ''[[Star Fox]]'', as the best pilot of Fox's three wingmates. Falco returns in the game's remake, ''[[Star Fox 64]]'', and in that and later games, he is further detailed as being brash and egotistical, as well as mentioned to be formerly a part of the space gang "FREE AS A BIRD", along with female pilot {{s|lylatwiki|Katt Monroe}}. <ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/starfox/comments/y8cwc9/finally_got_around_to_doing_translations/ STAR FOX 64 Official Game Guide Japan]</ref>
Falco Lombardi was first introduced in the SNES game, ''[[Star Fox]]'', as the best pilot of Fox's three wingmates. In later games, he is further detailed as being brash and egotistical, as well as suggested to have formerly been a gang member. Falco returns in the game's remake, ''[[Star Fox 64]]''.


In 2002's ''Star Fox Adventures'', Falco is notably missing for nearly the entire game. This is simply due to the fact that he was not able to be properly worked into the plot when Nintendo told Rare to put the ''Star Fox'' label on the game. A manga entitled ''Star Fox: Farewell, Beloved Falco'' came with the Japanese edition that takes place during the eight-year gap between ''Star Fox 64'' and ''Adventures''. The comic explains Falco's absence, and directly leads up to the events of ''Adventures''. Near the end of the game, Falco aids Fox during the final boss fight and shortly appears again to join the other main characters in the ending cutscene.  
In 2002's ''Star Fox Adventures'', Falco is notably missing for nearly the entire game. This is simply due to the fact that he was not able to be properly worked into the plot when Nintendo told Rare to put the ''Star Fox'' label on the game. A manga entitled ''Star Fox: Farewell, Beloved Falco'' came with the Japanese edition that takes place during the eight-year gap between ''Star Fox 64'' and ''Adventures''. The comic explains Falco's absence, and directly leads up to the events of ''Adventures''. Near the end of the game, Falco aids Fox during the final boss fight and shortly appears again to join the other main characters in the ending cutscene.


''Star Fox: Assault'' sees a more tame Falco as part of the core team again under the title of "Ace Pilot". Every one of the story mode's missions has Falco in his Arwing, as he never joins Fox on foot like Slippy and Krystal.
''Star Fox: Assault'' sees a more tame Falco as part of the core team again under the title of "Ace Pilot". Every one of the story mode's missions has Falco in his Arwing, as he never joins Fox on foot like Slippy and Krystal.


In ''Star Fox Command'', Falco has again isolated himself from the rest of the characters, though he is still considered to be a member of Star Fox. Falco, like all, pilots a customized vehicle, his own being the Sky Claw, a slim Arwing-like fighter with forward-swept wings armed with a single laser and a multi-lock.
In ''Star Fox Command'', Falco has again isolated himself from the rest of the characters, though he is still considered to be a member of Star Fox. Falco, like all, pilots a customized vehicle, his own being the Sky Claw, a slim Arwing-like fighter with forward-swept wings armed with a single laser and a multi-lock.
Falco has a cocky attitude and is often uncooperative, frequently chastising his crewmates. He criticizes his leader [[Fox]] the most, due to his general disdain for authority and his secret want to be the leader himself. However, he does have a strong sense of loyalty and will always be there to help his friends, albeit at the last minute so he can take the credit. Falco leaves and rejoins with team Star Fox multiple times throughout the franchise depending on his goals and the actions of the player in the case of ''Command''. Falco is often compared to Han Solo of the ''Star Wars'' franchise, including the Nintendo Power Official Player's Guide for ''Assault''.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
Although Falco does not appear in the game, {{SSB|Fox}}'s red [[Alternate costume]] resembles the color of Falco's pants in ''[[Star Fox 64]]''. It also resembles Fox's appearance in the Japanese version of ''Star Fox 64''. Falco was also considered for inclusion as an alternate costume for Fox, alongside [[Slippy]] and [[Peppy]].<ref>https://sourcegaming.info/2015/03/30/smash-reader-response-page-5/</ref>


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
[[File:Falco SSBM.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Falco, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]
===As a playable character===
{{Main|Falco (SSBM)}}
{{Main|Falco (SSBM)}}
[[File:Falco SSBM.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Falco, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]
Falco appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' as an [[unlockable]] playable character, with his appearance based on his appearance in ''Star Fox 64''. Being one of the late-development clones added to pad the roster, Falco is a clone of {{SSBM|Fox}}.


Falco appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' as part of the unlockable roster of characters. He is based on his appearance in ''Star Fox 64''. His moveset is derived directly from that of {{SSBM|Fox}}'s, leading some to classify him as being a "[[clone]]."  His play style is said to be very similar to Fox's in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''; indeed, Falco does appear to be a recreation of the "old" Fox.  His [[Blaster]] retains the attributes of Fox's in the original game; rather than having rapid-fire capabilities (as Fox's new Blaster does), Falco's Blaster fires at a much slower rate. However, it has the ability to cause opponents to flinch, unlike Fox's. But like Fox, he also ranks high, currently ranked 2nd on the tier list only behind Fox.
His playstyle is said to be very similar to Fox's in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''; indeed, Falco does appear to be a recreation of the "old" Fox.  His {{b|Blaster|Falco}} retains the attributes of Fox's in the original game; rather than having rapid-fire capabilities (as Fox's new Blaster does), Falco's Blaster fires at a much slower rate. However, it has the ability to cause opponents to flinch, unlike Fox's. He couples his trademark projectile with strong mobility, attacks with fast frame data, and excellent comboing capabilities, though his frailty and susceptibility to getting comboed required Falco players to tread carefully when using him. As a result of his potent strengths, he ranks 4th out of 26 characters..
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===Main trophy===
===Trophies===
{{main|List of SSBM trophies (Star Fox series)}}
{{main|List of SSBM trophies (Star Fox series)}}
'''Falco Lombardi'''<br>
As a playable character, Falco has three trophies - a normal trophy won beating the {{SSBM|Classic Mode}} with Falco on any difficulty, and "Smash Red" and "Smash Blue" trophies are acquired by beating the Adventure and All-Star modes, respectively.
''Star Fox team pilot, Falco's constant air of casual indifference belies his precise piloting skills. He avoids discussion of what he did before joining the team, but many consider it likely that his past was filled with reckless behavior. He's not much for cooperation, but he does respect those more skilled than he is.''
 
{{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Star Fox}}
{{Trophy
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|name=Falco Lombardi
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|image=Falco Trophy Melee.png
File:Falco Trophy (Smash).png|Smash Red trophy
|mode=Classic
File:Falco Trophy (Smash 2).png|Smash Blue trophy
|desc=A Star Fox team pilot, Falco's constant air of casual indifference belies his precise piloting skills. He avoids discussion of what he did before joining the team, but many consider it likely that his past was filled with reckless behavior. He's not much for cooperation, but he does respect those more skilled than he is.
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{{Trophy
|name=Falco Lombardi
|image=Falco Trophy (Smash).png
|mode=Adventure
|desc=Where his leader, Fox, has blinding speed, Falco has his own distinct skills and advantages. He has both a higher jump and a longer reach than Fox, and although his Blaster lacks rapid-fire capabilities, it strikes with shocking force. Unlike Fox, Falco can stop enemies in their tracks with his Blaster fire.
|gamelist=:B: Blaster
:Smash B: Falco Phantasm
|game=Melee
}}
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{{Trophy
|name=Falco Lombardi
|image=Falco Trophy (Smash 2).png
|mode=All Star
|desc=Falco's amazing jumping abilities have many merits, but it's vital to realize that it comes at the cost of some attack power and defensive strength. He falls at a high speed, which disrupts potential attackers, but this also prevents successful recoveries occasionally. Hit an opponent with Reflector, and he or she will fly straight up; this is Falco's quickest attack.
|gamelist=:Up & B: Fire Bird
:Down & B: Reflector
|game=Melee
}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
[[File:Falco SSBB.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Falco, as he appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.]]
===As a playable character===
{{Main|Falco (SSBB)}}
{{Main|Falco (SSBB)}}
His appearance in Brawl is a mix between his design in ''Star Fox Assault'' and ''Star Fox Command''. Falco is acquired by playing 50 brawls, meeting him in the [[Subspace Emissary]], or by completing the 100-Man Brawl in the Stadium mode on Solo.
[[File:Falco SSBB.jpg|thumb|200px|Falco, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
Falco's special moves are similar to those of {{SSBB|Fox}}'s and {{SSBB|Wolf}}'s. However, his recovery move, the Fire Bird, is shorter, but the Falco Phantasm is slightly longer than Fox's, which is also stronger than Fox's and weaker than Wolf's. His Blaster cannot fire rapidly like Fox's, but is faster and quicker than Wolf's. And perhaps the biggest difference in these is the fact that his Reflector is not constant anymore. Instead, Falco kicks it from him and it is released for a second or two instead of being continuous.
Falco returns as an unlockable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''; his appearance in Brawl is a mix between his design in ''Star Fox Assault'' and ''Star Fox Command''. Falco is acquired by playing 50 brawls, meeting him in [[The Subspace Emissary]], or by completing the 100-Man Brawl in the Stadium mode on Solo.
His side smash now has him clamping his arms over another character instead of a kick. His aerials are different too. His forward air is similar to Pikachu's, and his neutral air is him doing a 360 degree spin and slashing with his arms. His Final Smash, though it differs in functionality, is virtually the same as Fox's and Wolf's.
 
Falco's special moves are similar to those of {{SSBB|Fox}}'s and {{SSBB|Wolf}}'s. However, his recovery move, the Fire Bird, is shorter, but the Falco Phantasm is slightly longer than Fox's and is also stronger than Fox's variant and weaker than Wolf's version. His Blaster cannot fire rapidly like Fox's, but does fire shots faster that travel quicker than Wolf's. And perhaps the biggest difference in these is the fact that his Reflector is not constant anymore. Instead, Falco kicks it from him and it is released for a second or two instead of being continuous. His side smash now has him slam-chopping his arms over another character instead of a turning kick. His aerials are different too. His forward air is similar to Pikachu's, and his neutral air is him doing a 360 degree spin and slashing with his arms. His Final Smash, though it differs in functionality, is virtually the same as Fox's and Wolf's.


Falco is currently ranked 7th on the [[tier list]] in A- tier, retaining his high position from ''Melee''.
Falco is currently ranked 7th on the [[tier list]] in A- tier, retaining his high position from ''Melee''. However, despite being nerfed overall in his transition from ''Melee'', Falco has continued to stay as a top tier in his transition from ''Melee'' to ''Brawl''.


===Trophies===
===Trophies===
{{main|List of SSBB trophies (Star Fox series)}}
{{main|List of SSBB trophies (Star Fox series)}}
====Falco Lombardi====
{{Trophy
[[File:Falco - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|left|100px|The Falco Lombardi trophy from ''Brawl''.]]
|name=Falco
''A Team Star Fox pilot whose real name is Falco Lombardi. He once roamed the starways as the head of a galactic gang, and his piloting skills are superb. He affects an air of cool disdain and is sometimes uncooperative, but in reality his passion for the Star Fox team is second to none. He once left the team to fly solo for a time.''
|image=Falco - Brawl Trophy.png
{{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1_pal=Starwing|game1_ntsc=Star Fox|console2=DS|game2=Star Fox Command}}
|desc-ntsc=A Team Star Fox pilot whose real name is Falco Lombardi. He once roamed the starways as the head of a galactic gang, and his piloting skills are superb. He affects an air of cool disdain and is sometimes uncooperative, but in reality his passion for the Star Fox team is second to none. He once left the team to fly solo for a time.
|desc-pal=A Team Star Fox pilot whose full name is Falco Lombardi. He once roamed the starways as the head of a galactic gang, and his piloting skills are superb. He affects an air of cool disdain and is sometimes uncooperative, but in reality his passion for the Star Fox team is second to none. He once left the team to fly solo for a time.
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Star Fox|console2=DS|game2=Star Fox Command}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Starwing|console2=DS|game2=Star Fox Command}}
|game=Brawl
}}
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{{Trophy
|name=Falco (Assault)
|image=Falco (Assault) - Brawl Trophy.png
|desc=A somewhat arrogant and smart-mouthed member of Team Star Fox. He often seems perturbed, especially when antagonized by Panther, and claims to dislike the cold. Although separated from the team, he joins back up for the battle on Sauria and pretends that the reason behind his loyalty to the team is purely monetary.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=Star Fox: Assault}}
|game=Brawl
}}
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{{Trophy
|name=Falco (Command)
|image=Falco (Command) - Brawl Trophy.png
|desc=Tired of the daily grind and monotony of work after the events of Star Fox: Assault, Falco seeks more stimulating adventures with his buddies from his days as a space delinquent. He meets up again with Fox, who is battling a new enemy, the Anglar, on the planet Venom. Falco again vows to fight alongside Fox as a member of the Star Fox team.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=DS|game1=Star Fox Command}}
|game=Brawl
}}
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====Falco (Assault)====
===Stickers===
[[File:Falco (Assault) - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|100px|The Falco ([[lylatwiki:Star Fox: Assault|Assault]]) trophy from ''Brawl''.]]
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''A somewhat arrogant and smart- mouthed member of Team Star Fox. He often seems perturbed, especially when antagonized by Panther, and claims to dislike the cold. Although separated from the team, he joins back up for the battle on Sauria and pretends that the reason behind his loyalty to the team is purely monetary.''
! Name
{{Trophy games|console1=GC|game1=Star Fox: Assault}}
! Game
! Effect
! Fighter(s)
|-
| [[lylatwiki:Falco Lombardi|Falco]]
| [[Star Fox 64]]
| {{SortKey|AttackWeapon+011}}{{TypeIcon|Weapon}} Attack +11
| {{StickerHead|Fox|Falco|Wolf}}
|-
| [[lylatwiki:Falco Lombardi|Falco]]
| [[lylatwiki:Star Fox Adventures|Star Fox Adventures]]
| {{SortKey|AttackSpecialsIndirect+011}}[[File:SpecialsIndirect.png|16px|link=Specials: Indirect]] Attack +11
| {{StickerHead|Fox|Falco|Wolf}}
|-
| [[lylatwiki:Falco Lombardi|Falco]]
| [[lylatwiki:Star Fox Command|Star Fox Command]]
| {{SortKey|AttackEnergy+014}}{{TypeIcon|Energy}} Attack +14
| {{StickerHead|Fox|Falco|Wolf}}
|-
| [[lylatwiki:Falco Lombardi|Falco]]
| [[Star Fox: Assault]]
| {{SortKey|AttackTail+020}}{{TypeIcon|Tail}} Attack +20
| {{Head|Falco|g=SSBB|s=16px}}
|}
{{StickerPicBox|Falco|Star Fox 64}}
{{StickerPicBox|Falco|Star Fox Adventures}}
{{StickerPicBox|Falco|Star Fox Command}}
{{StickerPicBox|Falco|Star Fox: Assault}}


====Falco (Command)====
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
[[File:Falco (Command) - Brawl Trophy.png|left|thumb|100px|The Falco ([[lylatwiki:Star Fox: Command|Command]]) trophy from ''Brawl''.]]
===As a playable character===
''Tired of the daily grind and monotony of work after the events of Star Fox: Assault, Falco seeks more stimulating adventures with his buddies from his days as a space delinquent. He meets up again with Fox, who is battling a new enemy, the Anglar, on the planet Venom. Falco again vows to fight alongside Fox as a member of the Star Fox team.''
{{Main|Falco (SSB4)}}
{{Trophy games|console1=DS|game1=Star Fox Command}}
[[File:Falco_SSB4.png|thumb|Falco as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.]]
==Gallery==
{{SSB4|Falco}} is once again an unlockable playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. He retains his appearance from ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox Command}}'', albeit with his thicker head from ''Star Fox 64''. Mark Lund, his ''Star Fox 64 3D'' English voice actor, now voices Falco in non-Japanese versions.
 
Falco is currently ranked 46th out of 54 on the [[tier list]], in the F tier. In a similar fashion to ''Melee'', Falco possesses a combination of high power, fast attack speed and great combo versatility. His recovery has also been buffed, now being among the longest-distanced. However, the nerfs he received were significant enough to make his [[neutral game]] one of the weakest in the game. {{b|Blaster|Falco}}, formerly a notoriously powerful zoning tool, has been deprived of its high speed and [[autocancel]]ling capabilities. Down aerial is also much slower, limiting its use in [[edgeguarding]] and comboing. Back aerial lasts for a shorter amount of time, removing Falco's most reliable [[spacing]] option at close range. Finally, the removal of [[DACUS]] prevents his up smash from being used in the [[Gatling Combo]] or as a finisher. As a result of his infamously weak [[approach]]ing capabilities, Falco has low representation and scarce results.
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===Trophies===
{{main|List of SSB4 trophies (Star Fox series)}}
{{Trophy
|name=Falco
|image-3ds=FalcoTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=FalcoTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-3ds-ntsc=A talented pilot and part of the Star Fox team, Falco can be a bit rough around the edges. He once led his own galactic gang before joining up with Fox. In Smash Bros., his ability to jump high and deal damage in the air makes him a powerful threat, and his thrown Reflector can catch foes by surprise.
|desc-wiiu-ntsc=A talented pilot and part of the Star Fox team, Falco Lombardi is a bit rough around the edges. He once led his own galactic gang before joining up with Fox. In Smash Bros., his ability to jump high and deal damage in the air makes him a powerful threat, and his thrown Reflector can catch foes by surprise.
|desc-pal=Ex-gang leader, ace pilot and comrade of Fox, Falco Lombardi might play it cool, but he's burning with passion on the inside. In this game, he excels at jumping and aerial combat, and the way his Reflector move flies forwards can catch foes off guard. Add to that his balanced array of attacks, and it's clear that Falco's a real threat.
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Star Fox|release1=03/1993|console2=N64|game2=Star Fox 64|release2=07/1997}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Starwing|release1=06/1993|console2=N64|game2=Lylat Wars|release2=10/1997}}
}}
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{{Trophy
|name=Falco (Alt.)
|category=Fighter
|image-3ds=FalcoAltTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=FalcoAltTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-ntsc=Falco's Blaster looks identical to Fox's at first, but actually it's quite different! The beams Falco fires deal more damage and cause the victim to flinch, but at a slower rate of fire. Considering Falco's lineage, it's not all that surprising that he can fire faster while airborne.
|desc-pal=Falco's Blaster looks identical to Fox's at first glance, but they are actually quite different. Most notably, Falco's version causes enemies to flinch, which can be invaluable when warding off approaching foes. It also deals more damage and has a slower fire rate – though its fire rate actually increases when used in mid-air.
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Star Fox|release1=03/1993|console2=N64|game2=Star Fox 64|release2=07/1997}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Starwing|release1=06/1993|console2=N64|game2=Lylat Wars|release2=10/1997}}
}}
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{{Trophy
|name=Falco (Assault)
|image=FalcoAssaultTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-ntsc=Falco, the ace pilot on the Star Fox team, and Fox set out to deal with Oikonny's rebel army. However, they were shocked by something completely unexpected! Was it Oikonny's amazing, unmatched fighting prowess? Pfft! As if! They were surprised by a sudden attack by hive-minded alien invaders!
|desc-pal=Star Fox's ace pilot. He and Fox go to deal with Oikonny's rebel army, only to see something incredibly unexpected – the battle between the Cornerian forces and the rebel army gets interrupted. Good news, right? Nope! It's interrupted by a surprise invasion of countless life forms operating with a single consciousness. Yikes!
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=Star Fox: Assault|release1=02/2005}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=Star Fox: Assault|release1=04/2005}}
|game=ssb4-wiiu
}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===As a playable character===
{{Main|Falco (SSBU)}}
[[File:Falco_SSBU.png|thumb|Falco as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
Falco appears as an unlockable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. Like the other ''Star Fox'' characters, his design is now based on ''Star Fox Zero''.
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===Spirit===
<center>
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Falco643D.png|Artwork in ''Star Fox 64 3D'', which looks similar to his upgraded look in ''Melee.''
SSBU spirit Falco Lombardi.png|383. '''''Falco Lombardi'''''
</gallery>
</gallery>
</center>
==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|ファルコ|Faruko}}, ''Falco''
|en=Falco
|fr=Falco
|es=Falco
|de=Falco
|it=Falco
|nl=Falco
|ru={{rollover|Фалько|Falko|?}}
|ko={{rollover|팔코|Palko|?}}, ''Falco''
|zh_cn={{rollover|佛克|Fúkè|?}}, ''Falco''
|zh_tw={{rollover|法爾科|Fǎěrkē|?}}, ''Falco''
}}
==Trivia==
*Falco is one of two earliest introduced characters who have been unlockable in every game they appear in. The other is [[Mr. Game & Watch]].
**When counting {{forwiiu}} and {{for3ds}} separately instead of collectively as ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', he is also tied with [[Jigglypuff]] and [[Mr. Game & Watch]] for the most unlockable appearances, with five.
**Additionally, he and Mr. Game & Watch are the only characters who appeared as unlockable characters in multiple ''Super Smash Bros.'' titles to remain as such in both versions of ''SSB4''. Coincidentally, both debuted in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.
*''SSB4'' is the only game where Falco reuses his design from a directly preceeding ''Super Smash Bros.'' game.
*With the exception of ''Brawl'', Falco has the highest jump in every ''Smash'' game he appears in.
*Falco is the only ''Melee'' veteran to receive entirely new voice clips in each installment in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.
*Falco has the same unlocking method in two different installments. In both ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'', he is unlocked by beating 100-Man Smash.
==References==
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For fighter info, see Falco (SSBM), Falco (SSBB), Falco (SSB4), and Falco (SSBU).
Not to be confused with Captain Falcon.
Falco Lombardi
SFZ Falco Lombardi.png
Falcocommand.jpg
Falco Star Fox 64.jpg

StarFoxSymbol.svg

Official artworks of Falco

Universe Star Fox
Debut Star Fox (1993)
Smash Bros. appearances Melee
Brawl
SSB4
Ultimate
Most recent non-Smash appearance Starlink: Battle for Atlas (2018, Nintendo Switch)
Console/platform of origin Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Species Pheasant[1]
Gender Male
Place of origin Corneria[2]
Created by Shigeru Miyamoto[3]
Takaya Imamura[3]
Designed by Takaya Imamura[3]
English voice actor Ben Cullum (Melee, in-ship only)
Dex Manley (Brawl)
Mark Lund (SSB4/Ultimate)
Japanese voice actor Hisao Egawa (Melee/Brawl/SSB4)
Kōsuke Takaguchi (Ultimate)
Article on Lylat Wiki Falco Lombardi

Falco Lombardi (ファルコ・ランバルディ, Falco Lombardi) is one of the main characters of the Star Fox series. He is a member of Star Fox, and has been with Fox McCloud and crew since their debut on the first Star Fox game for the SNES. He is considered the finest pilot of the group, and is well-known for his arrogant personality.

Origin

Falco Lombardi was first introduced in the SNES game, Star Fox, as the best pilot of Fox's three wingmates. Falco returns in the game's remake, Star Fox 64, and in that and later games, he is further detailed as being brash and egotistical, as well as mentioned to be formerly a part of the space gang "FREE AS A BIRD", along with female pilot Katt Monroe. [4]

In 2002's Star Fox Adventures, Falco is notably missing for nearly the entire game. This is simply due to the fact that he was not able to be properly worked into the plot when Nintendo told Rare to put the Star Fox label on the game. A manga entitled Star Fox: Farewell, Beloved Falco came with the Japanese edition that takes place during the eight-year gap between Star Fox 64 and Adventures. The comic explains Falco's absence, and directly leads up to the events of Adventures. Near the end of the game, Falco aids Fox during the final boss fight and shortly appears again to join the other main characters in the ending cutscene.

Star Fox: Assault sees a more tame Falco as part of the core team again under the title of "Ace Pilot". Every one of the story mode's missions has Falco in his Arwing, as he never joins Fox on foot like Slippy and Krystal.

In Star Fox Command, Falco has again isolated himself from the rest of the characters, though he is still considered to be a member of Star Fox. Falco, like all, pilots a customized vehicle, his own being the Sky Claw, a slim Arwing-like fighter with forward-swept wings armed with a single laser and a multi-lock.

Falco has a cocky attitude and is often uncooperative, frequently chastising his crewmates. He criticizes his leader Fox the most, due to his general disdain for authority and his secret want to be the leader himself. However, he does have a strong sense of loyalty and will always be there to help his friends, albeit at the last minute so he can take the credit. Falco leaves and rejoins with team Star Fox multiple times throughout the franchise depending on his goals and the actions of the player in the case of Command. Falco is often compared to Han Solo of the Star Wars franchise, including the Nintendo Power Official Player's Guide for Assault.

In Super Smash Bros.

Although Falco does not appear in the game, Fox's red Alternate costume resembles the color of Falco's pants in Star Fox 64. It also resembles Fox's appearance in the Japanese version of Star Fox 64. Falco was also considered for inclusion as an alternate costume for Fox, alongside Slippy and Peppy.[5]

In Super Smash Bros. Melee

As a playable character

Main article: Falco (SSBM)
Falco, as he appears in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Falco appears in Super Smash Bros. Melee as an unlockable playable character, with his appearance based on his appearance in Star Fox 64. Being one of the late-development clones added to pad the roster, Falco is a clone of Fox.

His playstyle is said to be very similar to Fox's in Super Smash Bros.; indeed, Falco does appear to be a recreation of the "old" Fox. His Blaster retains the attributes of Fox's in the original game; rather than having rapid-fire capabilities (as Fox's new Blaster does), Falco's Blaster fires at a much slower rate. However, it has the ability to cause opponents to flinch, unlike Fox's. He couples his trademark projectile with strong mobility, attacks with fast frame data, and excellent comboing capabilities, though his frailty and susceptibility to getting comboed required Falco players to tread carefully when using him. As a result of his potent strengths, he ranks 4th out of 26 characters..

Trophies

Main article: List of SSBM trophies (Star Fox series)

As a playable character, Falco has three trophies - a normal trophy won beating the Classic Mode with Falco on any difficulty, and "Smash Red" and "Smash Blue" trophies are acquired by beating the Adventure and All-Star modes, respectively.

Falco Lombardi's Classic Mode trophy in Melee
Falco Lombardi
A Star Fox team pilot, Falco's constant air of casual indifference belies his precise piloting skills. He avoids discussion of what he did before joining the team, but many consider it likely that his past was filled with reckless behavior. He's not much for cooperation, but he does respect those more skilled than he is.
NTSC
Star Fox (3/93)
PAL
Starwing
Falco Lombardi's Adventure Mode trophy in Melee
Falco Lombardi [Smash]
Where his leader, Fox, has blinding speed, Falco has his own distinct skills and advantages. He has both a higher jump and a longer reach than Fox, and although his Blaster lacks rapid-fire capabilities, it strikes with shocking force. Unlike Fox, Falco can stop enemies in their tracks with his Blaster fire.
B: Blaster
Smash B: Falco Phantasm
Falco Lombardi's All-Star Mode trophy in Melee
Falco Lombardi [Smash]
Falco's amazing jumping abilities have many merits, but it's vital to realize that it comes at the cost of some attack power and defensive strength. He falls at a high speed, which disrupts potential attackers, but this also prevents successful recoveries occasionally. Hit an opponent with Reflector, and he or she will fly straight up; this is Falco's quickest attack.
Up & B: Fire Bird
Down & B: Reflector

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

As a playable character

Main article: Falco (SSBB)
Falco, as he appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Falco returns as an unlockable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl; his appearance in Brawl is a mix between his design in Star Fox Assault and Star Fox Command. Falco is acquired by playing 50 brawls, meeting him in The Subspace Emissary, or by completing the 100-Man Brawl in the Stadium mode on Solo.

Falco's special moves are similar to those of Fox's and Wolf's. However, his recovery move, the Fire Bird, is shorter, but the Falco Phantasm is slightly longer than Fox's and is also stronger than Fox's variant and weaker than Wolf's version. His Blaster cannot fire rapidly like Fox's, but does fire shots faster that travel quicker than Wolf's. And perhaps the biggest difference in these is the fact that his Reflector is not constant anymore. Instead, Falco kicks it from him and it is released for a second or two instead of being continuous. His side smash now has him slam-chopping his arms over another character instead of a turning kick. His aerials are different too. His forward air is similar to Pikachu's, and his neutral air is him doing a 360 degree spin and slashing with his arms. His Final Smash, though it differs in functionality, is virtually the same as Fox's and Wolf's.

Falco is currently ranked 7th on the tier list in A- tier, retaining his high position from Melee. However, despite being nerfed overall in his transition from Melee, Falco has continued to stay as a top tier in his transition from Melee to Brawl.

Trophies

Main article: List of SSBB trophies (Star Fox series)
Falco's trophy in Brawl
Falco
NTSC A Team Star Fox pilot whose real name is Falco Lombardi. He once roamed the starways as the head of a galactic gang, and his piloting skills are superb. He affects an air of cool disdain and is sometimes uncooperative, but in reality his passion for the Star Fox team is second to none. He once left the team to fly solo for a time.
SNES: Star Fox
Nintendo DS: Star Fox Command
PAL A Team Star Fox pilot whose full name is Falco Lombardi. He once roamed the starways as the head of a galactic gang, and his piloting skills are superb. He affects an air of cool disdain and is sometimes uncooperative, but in reality his passion for the Star Fox team is second to none. He once left the team to fly solo for a time.
SNES: Starwing
Nintendo DS: Star Fox Command
Falco (Assault)'s trophy in Brawl
Falco (Assault)
A somewhat arrogant and smart-mouthed member of Team Star Fox. He often seems perturbed, especially when antagonized by Panther, and claims to dislike the cold. Although separated from the team, he joins back up for the battle on Sauria and pretends that the reason behind his loyalty to the team is purely monetary.
GameCube: Star Fox: Assault
Falco (Command)'s trophy in Brawl
Falco (Command)
Tired of the daily grind and monotony of work after the events of Star Fox: Assault, Falco seeks more stimulating adventures with his buddies from his days as a space delinquent. He meets up again with Fox, who is battling a new enemy, the Anglar, on the planet Venom. Falco again vows to fight alongside Fox as a member of the Star Fox team.
Nintendo DS: Star Fox Command

Stickers

Name Game Effect Fighter(s)
Falco Star Fox 64 AttackWeapon+011Weapon (type) Attack +11 Fox Falco Wolf Fox (SSBB)Falco (SSBB)Wolf (SSBB)
Falco Star Fox Adventures AttackSpecialsIndirect+011Specials: Indirect Attack +11 Fox Falco Wolf Fox (SSBB)Falco (SSBB)Wolf (SSBB)
Falco Star Fox Command AttackEnergy+014Energy (type) Attack +14 Fox Falco Wolf Fox (SSBB)Falco (SSBB)Wolf (SSBB)
Falco Star Fox: Assault AttackTail+020Tail (type) Attack +20 Falco (SSBB)
Brawl Sticker Falco (Star Fox 64).png
Falco
(Star Fox 64)
Brawl Sticker Falco (Star Fox Adventures).png
Falco
(Star Fox Adventures)
Brawl Sticker Falco (Star Fox Command).png
Falco
(Star Fox Command)
Brawl Sticker Falco (Star Fox Assault).png
Falco
(Star Fox: Assault)

In Super Smash Bros. 4

As a playable character

Main article: Falco (SSB4)
Falco as he appears in Super Smash Bros. 4.

Falco is once again an unlockable playable character in Super Smash Bros. 4. He retains his appearance from Star Fox Command, albeit with his thicker head from Star Fox 64. Mark Lund, his Star Fox 64 3D English voice actor, now voices Falco in non-Japanese versions.

Falco is currently ranked 46th out of 54 on the tier list, in the F tier. In a similar fashion to Melee, Falco possesses a combination of high power, fast attack speed and great combo versatility. His recovery has also been buffed, now being among the longest-distanced. However, the nerfs he received were significant enough to make his neutral game one of the weakest in the game. Blaster, formerly a notoriously powerful zoning tool, has been deprived of its high speed and autocancelling capabilities. Down aerial is also much slower, limiting its use in edgeguarding and comboing. Back aerial lasts for a shorter amount of time, removing Falco's most reliable spacing option at close range. Finally, the removal of DACUS prevents his up smash from being used in the Gatling Combo or as a finisher. As a result of his infamously weak approaching capabilities, Falco has low representation and scarce results.

Trophies

Main article: List of SSB4 trophies (Star Fox series)
Falco's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Falco's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Falco
NTSCSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS A talented pilot and part of the Star Fox team, Falco can be a bit rough around the edges. He once led his own galactic gang before joining up with Fox. In Smash Bros., his ability to jump high and deal damage in the air makes him a powerful threat, and his thrown Reflector can catch foes by surprise.
NTSCSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U A talented pilot and part of the Star Fox team, Falco Lombardi is a bit rough around the edges. He once led his own galactic gang before joining up with Fox. In Smash Bros., his ability to jump high and deal damage in the air makes him a powerful threat, and his thrown Reflector can catch foes by surprise.
SNES: Star Fox (03/1993)
N64: Star Fox 64 (07/1997)
PAL Ex-gang leader, ace pilot and comrade of Fox, Falco Lombardi might play it cool, but he's burning with passion on the inside. In this game, he excels at jumping and aerial combat, and the way his Reflector move flies forwards can catch foes off guard. Add to that his balanced array of attacks, and it's clear that Falco's a real threat.
SNES: Starwing (06/1993)
N64: Lylat Wars (10/1997)
Falco (Alt.)'s trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Falco (Alt.)'s trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Falco (Alt.)
NTSC Falco's Blaster looks identical to Fox's at first, but actually it's quite different! The beams Falco fires deal more damage and cause the victim to flinch, but at a slower rate of fire. Considering Falco's lineage, it's not all that surprising that he can fire faster while airborne.
SNES: Star Fox (03/1993)
N64: Star Fox 64 (07/1997)
PAL Falco's Blaster looks identical to Fox's at first glance, but they are actually quite different. Most notably, Falco's version causes enemies to flinch, which can be invaluable when warding off approaching foes. It also deals more damage and has a slower fire rate – though its fire rate actually increases when used in mid-air.
SNES: Starwing (06/1993)
N64: Lylat Wars (10/1997)
Falco (Assault)'s trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Falco (Assault)
NTSC Falco, the ace pilot on the Star Fox team, and Fox set out to deal with Oikonny's rebel army. However, they were shocked by something completely unexpected! Was it Oikonny's amazing, unmatched fighting prowess? Pfft! As if! They were surprised by a sudden attack by hive-minded alien invaders!
GameCube: Star Fox: Assault (02/2005)
PAL Star Fox's ace pilot. He and Fox go to deal with Oikonny's rebel army, only to see something incredibly unexpected – the battle between the Cornerian forces and the rebel army gets interrupted. Good news, right? Nope! It's interrupted by a surprise invasion of countless life forms operating with a single consciousness. Yikes!
GameCube: Star Fox: Assault (04/2005)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

As a playable character

Main article: Falco (SSBU)
Falco as he appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Falco appears as an unlockable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Like the other Star Fox characters, his design is now based on Star Fox Zero.

Spirit

  • 383. Falco Lombardi

    383. Falco Lombardi

Names in other languages

Language Name
Japan Japanese ファルコ, Falco
UK English Falco
France French Falco
Germany German Falco
Spain Spanish Falco
Italy Italian Falco
China Chinese (Simplified) 佛克, Falco
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) 法爾科, Falco
South Korea Korean 팔코, Falco
Netherlands Dutch Falco
Russia Russian Фалько

Trivia

  • Falco is one of two earliest introduced characters who have been unlockable in every game they appear in. The other is Mr. Game & Watch.
  • SSB4 is the only game where Falco reuses his design from a directly preceeding Super Smash Bros. game.
  • With the exception of Brawl, Falco has the highest jump in every Smash game he appears in.
  • Falco is the only Melee veteran to receive entirely new voice clips in each installment in the Super Smash Bros. series.
  • Falco has the same unlocking method in two different installments. In both Melee and Brawl, he is unlocked by beating 100-Man Smash.

References

  1. ^ Iwata Asks | Fushimi Inari Taisha and Fox
  2. ^ Corneria at Star Fox 64.com
  3. ^ a b c Star Fox & Star Fox 2 Developer Interview
  4. ^ STAR FOX 64 Official Game Guide Japan
  5. ^ https://sourcegaming.info/2015/03/30/smash-reader-response-page-5/


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