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:{{cquote|Incineroar Enters the Ring!|cite=Introduction tagline}}
:{{cquote|''Incineroar Enters the Ring!''|cite=Introduction tagline}}
'''Incineroar''' ({{ja|ガオガエン|Gaogaen}}, ''Gaogaen'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. It was confirmed alongside {{SSBU|Ken}} and {{SSBU|Piranha Plant}} on November 1st, 2018, and was the final [[newcomer]] revealed for the base roster. Incineroar is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #69]].
'''Incineroar''' ({{ja|ガオガエン|Gaogaen}}, ''Gaogaen'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. It was confirmed alongside {{SSBU|Ken}} and {{SSBU|Piranha Plant}} on November 1st, 2018, and was the final [[newcomer]] revealed for the base roster. Incineroar is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #69]].


{{iw|wikipedia|Tyler Bunch}} (credited as "H.D. Quinn"), who voices {{iw|bulbapedia|Ash's Incineroar}} and {{iw|bulbapedia|Professor Kukui's Incineroar}} in the English dub of ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon}}'', reprises his role. In Japanese, Incineroar is voiced by {{iw|wikipedia|Unshō Ishizuka}}, who passed away 2 months and 19 days before Incineroar's reveal. Incineroar also has different voice actors for the French and German versions due to its name being different in those languages, being voiced by Frédéric Clou in French and an unidentified voice actor in German.
{{iw|wikipedia|Tyler Bunch}} (credited as "H.D. Quinn"), who voices {{iw|bulbapedia|Professor Kukui's Incineroar}} in the English dub of ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon}}'', reprises his role. In Japanese, Incineroar is voiced by {{iw|wikipedia|Unshō Ishizuka}}, who passed away 2 months and 19 days before Incineroar's reveal. Incineroar also has different voice actors for the French and German versions due to its name being different in those languages, being voiced by Frédéric Clou in French and an unidentified voice actor in German.


Incineroar is ranked 64th out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing it in the C+ tier. Incineroar's main strength is its high damage power especially when fighting up close. It has several moves that have fast frame data and large hitboxes, which allows it to rack up damage quickly. In addition, Incineroar possesses several strong KO options, including three of its throws, [[Alolan Whip]], and most of its aerials. All of its moves are further powered up thanks to [[Revenge]], which allows Incineroar to not only tank a hit, but also deal even more damage the next time it attacks. Finally, Revenge and Incineroar's heavyweight allow it to survive to higher percents and take advantage of rage, making it even deadlier.  
Incineroar is ranked 52nd out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing it in the C+ tier. Incineroar's main strength is its high damage power especially when fighting up close. It has several moves that have fast frame data and large hitboxes, which allows it to rack up damage quickly. In addition, Incineroar possesses several strong KO options, including three of its throws, [[Alolan Whip]], and most of its aerials. All of its moves are further powered up thanks to [[Revenge]], which allows Incineroar to not only tank a hit, but also deal even more damage the next time it attacks. Finally, Revenge and Incineroar's heavyweight allow it to survive to higher percents and take advantage of rage, making it even deadlier.  


However, Incineroar also has several weaknesses, most notably its sluggish movement in both the air and on the ground; its walking and dashing speed are the slowest in the game. This gives Incineroar a poor [[neutral game]], which combined with a lack of projectiles and somewhat short range, means it can have trouble getting close to those that can camp or outrange it. Furthermore, its KO moves are also somewhat inconsistent, as many of its moves either have sourspots that deal less damage and knockback or have poor knockback scaling; Revenge also does not last forever as there are several ways for it to disappear, including getting grabbed. This leads to Incineroar having to rely on either its throws or Alolan Whip to KO, which can become predictable. Finally, Incineroar's recovery is also lackluster due to [[Cross Chop]]'s limited horizontal distance if not used above or near the stage, which can lead into a [[self-destruct]] if not positioned properly.
However, Incineroar also has several weaknesses, most notably its sluggish movement in both the air and on the ground; its walking and dashing speed are the slowest in the game. This gives Incineroar a poor [[neutral game]], which combined with a lack of projectiles and somewhat short range, means it can have trouble getting close to those that can camp or outrange it. Furthermore, its KO moves are also somewhat inconsistent, as many of its moves either have sourspots that deal less damage and knockback or have poor knockback scaling; Revenge also does not last forever as there are several ways for it to disappear, including getting grabbed. This leads to Incineroar having to rely on either its throws or Alolan Whip to KO, which can become predictable. Finally, Incineroar's recovery is also lackluster due to [[Cross Chop]]'s limited horizontal distance if not used above or near the stage, which can lead into a [[self-destruct]] if not positioned properly.
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Finally, disregarding its up throw, Incineroar has the worst vertical KO potential of the super heavyweights. Up tilt, up aerial, and Alolan Whip's back body drop all have lackluster power, while its up smash, while powerful, is relatively slow for an out of shield option. Revenge can alleviate this issue to a degree, but this requires Incineroar to read the opponent's attack in the first place. In addition, the buff is lost once it has successfully landed an attack, meaning that if Incineroar is forced to attack with one of its weaker moves, it is possible to waste the buff entirely. The buff can also be gradually lost by attacking Incineroar, by waiting after approximately 60 seconds (which is possible due to Incineroar's susceptibility to being outranged or camped), or outright wasted by throwing Incineroar via a regular grab or a command grab, further adding to its inconsistency.
Finally, disregarding its up throw, Incineroar has the worst vertical KO potential of the super heavyweights. Up tilt, up aerial, and Alolan Whip's back body drop all have lackluster power, while its up smash, while powerful, is relatively slow for an out of shield option. Revenge can alleviate this issue to a degree, but this requires Incineroar to read the opponent's attack in the first place. In addition, the buff is lost once it has successfully landed an attack, meaning that if Incineroar is forced to attack with one of its weaker moves, it is possible to waste the buff entirely. The buff can also be gradually lost by attacking Incineroar, by waiting after approximately 60 seconds (which is possible due to Incineroar's susceptibility to being outranged or camped), or outright wasted by throwing Incineroar via a regular grab or a command grab, further adding to its inconsistency.


In the end, Incineroar falls within the "grappler" playstyle archetype, which notoriously requires a very specific playstyle to be effective. Incineroar excels at taking advantage of close-range openings, where it can land powerful blows or start consistent combos that rack up damage quickly in only a few hits, all while being difficult for an opponent to punish due to its staying power, relative safety on shield and heavy punish abilities, making Incineroar very formidable once it wins the neutral game and gets in close. However, while it has an incredible overall damage output, it suffers inconsistent KO potential that is mostly reliant on its throws and side special, making it predictable when it comes to scoring a KO.
In the end, Incineroar falls within the "[[grappler]]" playstyle archetype, which notoriously requires a very specific playstyle to be effective. Incineroar excels at taking advantage of close-range openings, where it can land powerful blows or start consistent combos that rack up damage quickly in only a few hits, all while being difficult for an opponent to punish due to its staying power, relative safety on shield and heavy punish abilities, making Incineroar very formidable once it wins the neutral game and gets in close. However, its significantly below-average mobility and relatively short range makes getting in its greatest hurdle, as most of the cast can simply run away and attack from a distance. Also, while it has an incredible overall damage output, it suffers inconsistent KO potential that is mostly reliant on its throws and side special, making it predictable when it comes to scoring a KO.


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==Moveset==
==Moveset==
*Incineroar will display various animations after using certain attacks, such as striking a boastful pose if it hits, or expressing frustration if it misses. Aside from neutral attack's third hit, all of these animations are [[interruptible]]. All pose-inducing attacks (excluding neutral attack's third hit) also result in a crowd (separate from the standard [[crowd]]) cheering in response.
*Incineroar will display various animations after using its neutral attack, dash attack, all smash attacks and Alolan Whip; it strikes a boastful pose if an attack hits, and expresses frustration if it misses (during its smash attacks). Aside from neutral attack's third hit, all of these animations are [[interruptible]]. All pose-inducing attacks (excluding neutral attack's third hit) also result in a crowd (separate from the standard [[crowd]]) cheering in response.
*Incineroar continuously receives damage while [[swimming]]. This trait is shared with {{SSBU|Charizard}}, {{SSBU|Sonic}}, and {{SSBU|Inkling}}. This is a reference to Incineroar being susceptible to water due to being a Fire-type Pokémon.
*Incineroar continuously receives damage while [[swimming]]. This trait is shared with {{SSBU|Charizard}}, {{SSBU|Sonic}}, and {{SSBU|Inkling}}. This references Incineroar being susceptible to water due to being a Fire-type Pokémon.
''For a gallery of Incineroar's hitboxes, see [[Incineroar (SSBU)/Hitboxes|here]].''
''For a gallery of Incineroar's hitboxes, see [[Incineroar (SSBU)/Hitboxes|here]].''


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|game=SSBU
|game=SSBU
|neutralcount=3
|neutralcount=3
|neutralname=Wide Chop ({{ja|すいへいチョップ|Suihei Choppu}}) / Kneebutt ({{ja|ニーバット|Nībatto}}) / Elbow Smash ({{ja|エルボースマッシュ|Erubō Smasshu}})
|neutralname=Wide Chop ({{ja|すいへいチョップ|Suihei Choppu}}, ''Water-Flat Chop'')<br>Kneebutt ({{ja|ニーバット|Nībatto}})<br>Elbow Smash ({{ja|エルボースマッシュ|Erubō Smasshu}})
|neutral1dmg=2.5%
|neutral1dmg=2.5%
|neutral2dmg=2.8%
|neutral2dmg=2.8%
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|ftiltname=Throat Chop ({{ja|じごくづき|Jigoku Zuki}}, ''Hell Thrust'')
|ftiltname=Throat Chop ({{ja|じごくづき|Jigoku Zuki}}, ''Hell Thrust'')
|ftiltdmg=13% (hand), 12% (arm)
|ftiltdmg=13% (hand), 12% (arm)
|ftiltdesc=A knifehand thrust. It is a [[semi-spike]] and deals high damage for a tilt attack of its speed. It is the strongest forward tilt in the game in regard to KO potential; it KOs at 80% from the edge of {{SSBU|Final Destination}}, and at 116% from the center. It appears almost identical to the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon anime|''Pokémon'' anime]]'s depiction of {{iw|bulbapedia|Throat Chop}}. Can be angled upward or downward.
|ftiltdesc=A knifehand thrust. Can be angled. It is a [[semi-spike]] and deals high damage for a tilt attack of its speed. It is the strongest forward tilt in the game in regard to KO potential; it KOs at 80% from the edge of {{SSBU|Final Destination}}, and at 116% from the center. Despite possessing a sourspot, it is practically impossible to land unless initiated at very close range due to the sweetspot taking priority over the sourspot. It appears almost identical to the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon anime|''Pokémon'' anime]]'s depiction of {{iw|bulbapedia|Throat Chop}}.
|utiltname=Jumping Headbutt ({{ja|ジャンピングヘッドバット|Janpingu Heddobatto}})
|utiltname=Jumping Headbutt ({{ja|ジャンピングヘッドバット|Janpingu Heddobatto}})
|utiltdmg=9%
|utiltdmg=9%
|utiltdesc=A hopping, upward arcing headbutt. It has a wide hitbox above Incineroar and grants [[intangibility]] to its head on frames 6-11, allowing it to fend off aerial approaches. It also combos into itself at 0%, and neutral aerial or up aerial from 25%-75%. However, it has blind spots directly beside Incineroar's legs; as a result, it can miss short and/or prone enemies due to its very minimal horizontal range.
|utiltdesc=A hopping, upward arcing headbutt. It has a wide hitbox above Incineroar and grants [[intangibility]] to its head on frames 6-11, allowing it to fend off aerial approaches. It also combos into itself at 0%, and neutral aerial or up aerial from 25%-75%. However, it has blind spots directly beside Incineroar's legs; as a result, it can miss short and/or prone enemies due to its very minimal horizontal range.
|dtiltname=Surface Kick ({{ja|すいめんげり|Suimen Geri}})
|dtiltname=Water Surface Kick ({{ja|すいめんげり|Suimen Geri}})
|dtiltdmg=9%
|dtiltdmg=9%
|dtiltdesc=A legsweep. It has impressive combo potential at various percentages; follow-ups include neutral attack or grab at 0%, up tilt at 18%-90%, up smash at 50%-69%, forward aerial at 30%-145%, back aerial at 40%-170%, and up aerial up to as high as 210%. Despite only using one leg for the attack, both of Incineroar's legs gain intangibility during the move; the kicking leg lasts on frames 8-11, whereas the other leg lasts on frames 9-11.
|dtiltdesc=A legsweep. It has impressive combo potential at various percentages; follow-ups include neutral attack or grab at 0%, up tilt at 18%-90%, up smash at 50%-69%, forward aerial at 30%-145%, back aerial at 40%-170%, and up aerial up to as high as 210%. Despite only using one leg for the attack, both of Incineroar's legs gain intangibility during the move; the kicking leg lasts on frames 8-11, whereas the other leg lasts on frames 9-11.
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|fsmashname=Medullary Slash ({{ja|えんずいぎり|Enzuigiri}})
|fsmashname=Medullary Slash ({{ja|えんずいぎり|Enzuigiri}})
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|16}} (leg), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|20}} (foot)
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|16}} (leg), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|20}} (foot)
|fsmashdesc=An [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling strikes#Enzuigiri|enzuigiri]]. If it lands, Incineroar will gloat with its arms spread out, similarly to its down taunt. Conversely, it will fold its arms and clench its fists in dismay if it misses, though this animation is rarely seen due to the attack being interruptible before it plays. It has decent range and a sweetspot on Incineroar's foot; the sweetspot is strong enough to KO at 39% from the edge of Final Destination, and inflicts high [[shield damage]] as well. It is also fairly fast in spite of its power, thanks to it coming out on frame 16. However, it has rather high ending lag, making it easy to punish. Although its sourspot has a respectable damage output, its knockback values result in its KO potential being underwhelming in comparison. Despite being small, the sourspot also takes priority over the sweetspot.
|fsmashdesc=An [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling strikes#Enzuigiri|enzuigiri]]. If it lands, Incineroar will gloat with its arms spread out, similarly to its down taunt. Conversely, it will fold its arms and clench its fists in dismay if it misses, though this animation is rarely seen due to the attack being interruptible before it plays. It has decent range and a sweetspot on Incineroar's foot; the sweetspot is strong enough to KO at 39% from the edge of Final Destination, and inflicts high [[shield damage]] as well. It is also fairly fast in spite of its power, thanks to it coming out on frame 16, but its high ending makes it easy to punish, especially on shield. Although its sourspot has a respectable damage output, its knockback values result in its KO potential being underwhelming in comparison. Despite being small, the sourspot also takes priority over the sweetspot.
|usmashname=Hammer Knuckle ({{ja|ハンマーナックル|Hanmā Nakkuru}})
|usmashname=Hammer Knuckle ({{ja|ハンマーナックル|Hanmā Nakkuru}})
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|17}}
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|17}}
|usmashdesc=An upward [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling strikes#Double axe handle|double axe handle]]. If it lands, Incineroar will look to the sky and point upward, and it will clench its fists in dismay if it misses. It starts at ground level and has a rather big hitbox that covers the front of Incineroar and even reaches slightly behind it. It also grants intangibility to Incineroar's arms and hands throughout its active frames (frames 13-18). Although its damage output is respectable and consistent, these traits are counterbalanced slightly by its average base knockback and below-average knockback growth. It KOs at 116% on Final Destination.
|usmashdesc=An upward [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling strikes#Double axe handle|double axe handle]]. If it lands, Incineroar will look to the sky and point upward, and it will clench its fists in dismay if it misses. It is Incineroar's fastest smash attack, both start-up and endlag-wise. It starts at ground level and has a rather big hitbox that covers the front of Incineroar and even reaches slightly behind it. It also grants intangibility to Incineroar's arms and hands throughout its active frames (frames 13-18). Although its damage output is respectable and consistent, these traits are counterbalanced slightly by its below-average knockback scaling. It KOs at 116% on Final Destination.
|dsmashname=Body Press ({{ja|ボディプレス|Bodi Puresu}})
|dsmashname=Body Press ({{ja|ボディプレス|Bodi Puresu}})
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|17}}
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|17}}
|dsmashdesc=A [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling strikes#Big splash|jumping splash]]. If it lands, Incineroar will point its finger upward while on the floor, and it will pound its fist on the ground angrily if it misses. As Incineroar leaves the ground while using the move, it can dodge ground attacks and act as a hard [[punish]]. It inflicts moderately high shield damage and, like forward smash, it is incredibly powerful, KOing at 62% from the edge of Final Destination. However, it has considerable start-up and ending lag.
|dsmashdesc=A [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling strikes#Big splash|jumping splash]]. If it lands, Incineroar will point its finger upward while on the floor, and it will pound its fist on the ground angrily if it misses. As Incineroar leaves the ground while using the move, it can dodge ground attacks and act as a hard [[punish]]. It inflicts moderately high shield damage and, like forward smash, it is incredibly powerful, KOing at 62% from the edge of Final Destination. However, it has considerable start-up and ending lag, being Incineroar's laggiest smash attack in both regards.
|nairname=Flying Body Attack ({{ja|フライングボディアタック|Furaingu Bodi Atakku}})
|nairname=Flying Body Attack ({{ja|フライングボディアタック|Furaingu Bodi Atakku}})
|nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|13}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7}} (late)
|nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|13}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7}} (late)
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|bairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|11}} (leg), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|13}} (foot)
|bairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|11}} (leg), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|13}} (foot)
|bairdesc=A hook kick. Like forward aerial, it deals more damage and knockback if the foot hitbox connects, and it can hit opponents if buffered from a short hop. KOs at 89% from the edge of Final Destination. Like neutral aerial, it auto-cancels with a jump.
|bairdesc=A hook kick. Like forward aerial, it deals more damage and knockback if the foot hitbox connects, and it can hit opponents if buffered from a short hop. KOs at 89% from the edge of Final Destination. Like neutral aerial, it auto-cancels with a jump.
|uairname=Wheel Kick ({{ja|あびせげり|Abisegeri}})
|uairname=Wheel Kick ({{ja|あびせげり|Abisegeri}}, ''Heaping Kick'')
|uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|9}}
|uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|9}}
|uairdesc=A crescent kick. It has a wide arc covering above Incineroar, but cannot hit opponents directly next to it. It auto-cancels with a short hop. A very useful juggling option that can even combo into itself, it is also generally useful for combo chains. However, opponents can react out of its combos with proper DI.
|uairdesc=A crescent kick. It has a wide arc covering above Incineroar, but cannot hit opponents directly next to it. It auto-cancels with a short hop. A very useful juggling option that can even combo into itself, it is also generally useful for combo chains. However, opponents can react out of its combos with proper DI.
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|dairdesc=A [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling strikes#Double foot stomp|double foot stomp]]. It has rather slow start-up, but it is a powerful meteor smash if the feet hitbox connects. Conversely, the body hitbox launches opponents diagonally.
|dairdesc=A [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling strikes#Double foot stomp|double foot stomp]]. It has rather slow start-up, but it is a powerful meteor smash if the feet hitbox connects. Conversely, the body hitbox launches opponents diagonally.
|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}})
|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}})
|grabdesc=Reaches out with both arms to clinch the opponent. It has noticeable ending lag, while its dash and pivot grabs come out somewhat slow on frame 11 and 12, respectively.
|grabdesc=[[wikipedia:Grappling hold#Clinch hold|Clinches]] the opponent. Incineroar's grabs have great range, but standing grab has noticeable ending lag, while its dash and pivot grabs have somewhat slow startup at frame 11 and 12, respectively.
|pummelname=Grab Headbutt ({{ja|つかみヘッドバット|Tsukami Heddobatto}})
|pummelname=Grab Headbutt ({{ja|つかみヘッドバット|Tsukami Heddobatto}})
|pummeldmg=1.6%
|pummeldmg=1.6%
|pummeldesc=A headbutt. Powerful, but slow.
|pummeldesc=A headbutt. Slow but strong.
|fthrowname=Tiger Swing ({{ja|タイガースイング|Taigā Suingi}})
|fthrowname=Tiger Swing ({{ja|タイガースイング|Taigā Suingi}})
|fthrowdmg=12% (throw), 4% (early), 6% (mid), 8% (late), 10% (latest)
|fthrowdmg=12% (throw), 4% (early), 6% (mid), 8% (late), 10% (latest)
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|bthrowname=German Suplex ({{ja|ジャーマンスープレックス|Jānman Sūpurekkusu}})
|bthrowname=German Suplex ({{ja|ジャーマンスープレックス|Jānman Sūpurekkusu}})
|bthrowdmg=14% (hitbox), — (throw)
|bthrowdmg=14% (hitbox), — (throw)
|bthrowdesc=A {{h2|wikipedia:Suplex|German suplex}}. When used right at the edge, it is potentially even stronger than {{SSBU|Ness}}' back throw, as it is capable of KOing at 90% from the edge of Final Destination. It can even [[OHKO]] the lightest characters at the edge of stages while boosted by [[Revenge]]. While further away from the edge, however, Incineroar's back throw is considerably weaker than Ness', and is actually outclassed by {{SSBU|Zelda}}, {{SSBU|Dr. Mario}}, and {{SSBU|Isabelle}}'s back throws in addition to Ness'. Incineroar has higher knockback until about 120%; thereafter, Ness' back throw becomes stronger due to its higher damage output. It can also hit bystanders, as it launches them at a lower angle and KOs them even earlier (at 75%).
|bthrowdesc=A {{h2|wikipedia:Suplex|German suplex}}. When used right at the edge, it is potentially even stronger than {{SSBU|Ness}}' back throw, as it is capable of KOing at 90% from the edge of Final Destination. It can even [[OHKO]] the lightest characters at the edge of stages while boosted by [[Revenge]]. While further away from the edge, however, Incineroar's back throw is considerably weaker than Ness', and is actually outclassed by {{SSBU|Zelda}}, {{SSBU|Dr. Mario}}, and {{SSBU|Isabelle}}'s back throws in addition to Ness'. Incineroar has higher knockback until about 120%; thereafter, Ness' back throw becomes stronger due to its higher knockback scaling. It can also hit bystanders, as it launches them at a lower angle and KOs them even earlier (at 75%).
|uthrowname=Tiger Bridge ({{ja|タイガーブリッジ|Taigā Burijji}})
|uthrowname=Tiger Bridge ({{ja|タイガーブリッジ|Taigā Burijji}})
|uthrowdmg=12%
|uthrowdmg=12%
|uthrowdesc=An {{h2|wikipedia:Backbreaker|Argentine backbreaker rack}} [[wikipedia:Backbreaker#Backbreaker drop|drop]]. Incineroar poses with its arms raised and fists clenched upon completion. It has too much ending lag to combo reliably, but can follow up into an up aerial or [[Cross Chop]] if the opponent does not react in a sufficient amount of time. Like forward and back throws, it is extremely powerful; it KOs at 139% on Final Destination and significantly earlier when used on a platform.
|uthrowdesc=An {{h2|wikipedia:Backbreaker|Argentine backbreaker rack}} [[wikipedia:Backbreaker#Backbreaker drop|drop]]. Incineroar poses with its arms raised and fists clenched upon completion. It has too much ending lag to combo reliably, but can follow up into an up aerial or [[Cross Chop]] if the opponent does not react in a sufficient amount of time. Like forward and back throws, it is extremely powerful; it KOs at 139% on Final Destination and significantly earlier when used on a platform.
|dthrowname=Chokeslam ({{ja|のどわおとし|Nodowa Otoshi}})
|dthrowname=Chokeslam ({{ja|のどわおとし|Nodowa Otoshi}}, ''Throat Ring Dropper'')
|dthrowdmg=9%
|dthrowdmg=9%
|dthrowdesc=A {{iw|wikipedia|chokeslam}}. Incineroar pumps its fist upon completion. Unlike Incineroar's other throws, it is a combo starter instead of a KOing option. It has forward smash and dashing up smash as true follow-ups at 0%. It can also combo reliably into [[Darkest Lariat]] and neutral aerial at low percentages, and forward and up aerials at low to medium percentages. Due to Incineroar's overall slow speed, however, it loses its combo potential past medium percentages or if Incineroar has a sufficiently high level of rage. Prior to update 2.0.0, down throw could KO confirm into [[Cross Chop]] as a [[sacrificial KO]]. Due to Cross Chop's vertical travel distance being increased as of update 2.0.0, however, this KO confirm now usually works only as a mix-up if the opponent reacts poorly.
|dthrowdesc=A {{iw|wikipedia|chokeslam}}. Incineroar pumps its fist upon completion. Unlike Incineroar's other throws, it is a combo starter instead of a KOing option. It has forward smash and dashing up smash as true follow-ups at 0%. It can also combo reliably into [[Darkest Lariat]] and neutral aerial at low percentages, and forward and up aerials at low to medium percentages. Due to Incineroar's overall slow speed, however, it loses its combo potential past medium percentages or if Incineroar has a sufficiently high level of rage. Prior to update 2.0.0, down throw could KO confirm into [[Cross Chop]] as a [[sacrificial KO]]. Due to Cross Chop's vertical travel distance being increased as of update 2.0.0, however, this KO confirm now usually works only as a mix-up if the opponent reacts poorly.
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|nsname=Darkest Lariat
|nsname=Darkest Lariat
|nsdmg=17%/13% (clean hit 1), 12%/10% (late hit 1, hit 2), 11%/9% (hits 3-4), 10%/8% (hits 5-6), 8%/6% (hits 7-8)
|nsdmg=17%/13% (clean hit 1), 12%/10% (late hit 1, hit 2), 11%/9% (hits 3-4), 10%/8% (hits 5-6), 8%/6% (hits 7-8)
|nsdesc=[[bulbapedia:Darkest Lariat (move)|Spins rapidly to perform a series of discus lariats]] and [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling strikes#Spinning backfist|spinning backfists]]. It hits multiple times, with each hit becoming progressively weaker, but they launch opponents away instead of linking into each other. Incineroar gains [[invincibility]] during the move (frames 5 and 6 on its whole body, frame 7 on its head and arms, and frames 8-57 on its arms). It has extremely minimal start-up, and the entire move possesses [[transcendent priority]], allowing it to break through opposing attacks and weaker [[projectile]]s aside from moves with sufficient range. Incineroar can move left or right slowly by holding a direction, and it even slows Incineroar's descent, though its slow speed means it is not suitable for recovery. Its early hit KOs at 108% from the edge of Final Destination.
|nsdesc=[[bulbapedia:Darkest Lariat (move)|Spins rapidly to perform a series of discus lariats]] and [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling strikes#Spinning backfist|spinning backfists]]. It hits multiple times, with each hit becoming progressively weaker, but they launch opponents away instead of linking into each other. Incineroar gains [[invincibility]] during the move (frames 5 and 6 on its whole body, frame 7 on its head and arms, and frames 8-57 on its arms). It has extremely minimal start-up, and the entire move possesses [[transcendent priority]]; combined with its arm invincibility, this allows it to break through opposing attacks and weaker [[projectile]]s, aside from moves with sufficient range. Incineroar can move left or right slowly by holding a direction, and it even slows Incineroar's descent, though its slow speed means it is not suitable for recovery. Its early hit KOs at 108% from the edge of Final Destination.
|ssname=Alolan Whip
|ssname=Alolan Whip
|ssdmg=20% (lariat), 12% (back body drop), 4% (collision)
|ssdmg=20% (lariat), 12% (back body drop), 4% (collision)
|ssdesc=A [[command grab]] involving Incineroar lunging a short distance forward to grab an opponent. The opponent is then thrown against wrestling ropes that appear after the grab connects. Depending on when the special or attack button is pressed after grabbing an opponent, Incineroar will perform one of three different moves: a [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling strikes#Lariat|lariat]] that launches the opponent the direction Incineroar is facing (input just as the opponent touches Incineroar); a [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling throws#Back body drop|back body drop]] that launches the opponent vertically (input any time after the opponent rebounds); or a failed attempt that causes the victim to collide against Incineroar's head, dealing 4% to both (too late/no input). Upon executing the lariat, Incineroar poses with its arms in the air and performs "devil horn" signs with both its paws, while tilting its head upward. The lariat deals 20% and can KO at 72% from the edge of Final Destination. The back body drop deals 12% and can KO at 159% (or earlier when used near the upper blast line and/or on a stage with a low ceiling). Although the collision cannot KO at all, it can be used to simultaneously help Incineroar recover and [[gimp]] the opponent. During the throw, Incineroar gains[[heavy armor]] that withstands 11.99%. If the opponent is hit out of the move, Incineroar will shrug toward the screen. It does not cause [[helpless]]ness, which allows Incineroar to use it to extend its recovery.
|ssdesc=A [[command grab]] involving Incineroar lunging a short distance forward to grab an opponent. The opponent is then thrown against wrestling ropes that appear after the grab connects. Depending on when the special or attack button is pressed after grabbing an opponent, Incineroar will perform one of three different moves: a [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling strikes#Lariat|lariat]] that launches the opponent the direction Incineroar is facing (input just as the opponent touches Incineroar); a [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling throws#Back body drop|back body drop]] that launches the opponent vertically (input any time after the opponent rebounds); or a failed attempt that causes the victim to collide against Incineroar's head, dealing 4% to both (too late/no input). Upon executing the lariat, Incineroar poses with its arms in the air and performs "devil horn" signs with both its paws, while tilting its head upward. The lariat deals 20% and can KO at 72% from the edge of Final Destination. The back body drop deals 12% and can KO at 159% (or earlier when used near the upper blast line and/or on a stage with a low ceiling). Although the collision cannot KO at all, it can be used to simultaneously help Incineroar recover and [[gimp]] the opponent. During the throw, Incineroar gains [[heavy armor]] that withstands 11.99%. If the opponent is hit out of the move, Incineroar will shrug toward the screen. It does not cause [[helpless]]ness, which allows Incineroar to use it to extend its recovery.
|usname=Cross Chop
|usname=Cross Chop
|usdmg=2.5%/3%/4%/5% (ascent), 3.5% (descent), 13% (Cross Chop), 10.8% (close explosion), 5.5% (far explosion)
|usdmg=2.5%/3%/4%/5% (ascent), 3.5% (descent), 13% (Cross Chop), 10.8% (close explosion), 5.5% (far explosion)
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| shorthop=14.4 | rshorthop=69
| djump=32.8 | rdjump=50-51
| djump=32.8 | rdjump=50-51
| ellag=4 | rellag=2-75
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''See also: [[:Category:Incineroar players (SSBU)]]''
''See also: [[:Category:Incineroar players (SSBU)]]''


*{{Sm|Magister|USA}} - The first Incineroar player to garner significant results and was the best Incineroar player in the world in the early metagame. He was the first Incineroar player ranked in the top 100 on a notable global ranking, ranking 93rd on the [[OrionRank Ultimate: Six Months In]]. He also placed top 64 at several majors including 25th at the supermajor {{Trn|GENESIS 6}} and 33rd at {{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga}} and {{Trn|Glitch 8 - Missingno}}. He has not entered a notable tournament since 2020.
*{{Sm|LittN!|Mexico}} - One of the best Incineroar players in North America, making his debut in the post-pandemic metagame. He was first recognized for his performances in the second half of 2024, which includes placing 2nd at {{Trn|Smash Train}}, placing 5th at {{Trn|Reset The Bracket}} defeating {{Sm|Cosmos}} and {{Sm|Chag}}, and placing 7th at {{Trn|Posada Gamer 2024}}, in addition to victories at multiple D-tier events. Though he did not meet the attendance requirement, he was recognized as an honorable mention for the [[LumiRank 2024.2]]'s 101st-150th positions.
*{{Sm|Nanon|Mexico}} - One of the best Incineroar players in the early metagame. Regularly placed top 64 at Mexican events, including 9th at the superregional {{Trn|BIT MASTER MTY 8}}, 13th at the superregional {{Trn|Bit Master Mty 10}}, and 33rd at the major {{Trn|Smash Factor 8}}.  
*{{Sm|Magister|USA}} - The first successful Incineroar in competitive play and was the best Incineroar player in the world in the early metagame, with results such as 25th at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}} and 33rd at both {{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga}} and {{Trn|Glitch 8 - Missingno}} that remained unmatched until Skyjay's rise in the post-pandemic metagame. He was the first Incineroar player ranked in the top 100 on a notable global ranking, ranking 93rd on the [[OrionRank Ultimate: Six Months In]], though he was not ranked on the full-year ranking. He has not entered a notable tournament since 2020.
*{{Sm|Skyjay|Mexico}} - The best Incineroar player of all-time, and one of the best Mexican players in the post-online metagame. He is the only Incineroar player to place top 8 at majors, most notably placing 2nd at the supermajor {{Trn|Collision 2023}}. He is also the only Incineroar player who was ranked in the top 50 on a notable global power ranking, with his highest ranking being 23rd on the [[LumiRank Mid-Year 2023]].
*{{Sm|Skyjay|Mexico}} - The greatest Incineroar player of all time and one of the best Mexican players in the post-pandemic metagame, his performances largely contributing to Incineroar's rise on the tier list. He is best known for placing 2nd at {{Trn|Collision 2023}}, which was the closest an Incineroar player came to winning a major, and continues to be the only Incineroar player to place top 8 at majors, having also placed 4th at {{Trn|Delfino Maza 2023}}, 5th at both {{Trn|Smash Ultimate Summit 6}} and {{Trn|Luminosity Makes BIG Moves 2024}}, and 7th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 14.5 "in Hyogo"}}. He is the only Incineroar player ever ranked top 50 globally, peaking at 32nd on the [[LumiRank 2023]]<!--Full-year rankings take priority over mid-year rankings, so do not add the mid-year 2022 ranking-->. In late-2024, he was banned from attending several events in Mexico and the [[Mexican Power Rankings]] following allegations surrounding his conduct, and he has been inactive in competitive play since.


===Tier placement and history===
===Tier placement and history===
At the start of ''Ultimate'', Incineroar was considered a mid-tier fighter by most professionals thanks to its raw power and threatening KO potential. Incineroar also attained a decent amount of success from players, especially {{Sm|Magister}}, who placed well at both regional and majors. However, as the metagame progressed, Incineroar's sluggish movement began to work against it as it was unable to keep up with the fast, agile characters that were in the metagame. Likewise, Incineroar's representation also suffered, especially following Magister's lower activity and performance. As such, opinions on Incineroar fell, with many professionals considering him to be a low-tier or even bottom-tier character.
In early ''Ultimate'', Incineroar was considered a mid-tier fighter by most professionals thanks to its raw power and threatening KO potential, and it attained a decent amount of success from players such as {{Sm|Magister}}, who placed well at both regionals and majors. However, Incineroar's sluggish movement gradually began to work against it as it was unable to keep up with the fast, agile characters that were in the early metagame. Likewise, Incineroar's representation suffered, especially following Magister's lower activity and performance, and by the end of 2019 Incineroar's representation was among the bottom 10. As such, Incineroar's reputation suffered greatly, with many players considering it to be a low or bottom tier.


The post-pandemic metagame saw a revival for Incineroar as dedicated mains began showcasing Incineroar's grappler archetype, specifically its high damage and KO potential. In particular, {{Sm|Skyjay}}'s greater presence on the national scene helped improve Incineroar's representation as Skyjay began consistently placing highly at majors, becoming a consistent top 50 threat by the end of 2021. Due to Incineroar's improving results, players have since reassessed Incineroar as a mid-tier, which is reflected in its position on the current tier list, where it is ranked 64th as a lower-mid tier. Even still, some players believe Incineroar has potential to be ranked higher, as Skyjay's results continued to improve after the release of the tier list, including placing 2nd at the supermajor {{Trn|Collision 2023}}.
The post-pandemic metagame saw a revival for Incineroar as dedicated mains began showcasing Incineroar's grappler archetype, specifically its high damage and KO potential. In particular, {{Sm|Skyjay}}'s greater presence on the continental scene and high major placements greatly improved Incineroar's representation, and with Skyjay establishing himself as a top 50 player by the end of 2021, players began to reassess Incineroar as a mid-tier once again, ranking it 64th on the first tier list at the bottom of C+ tier. Following the first tier list, many players further pushed for Incineroar to be ranked even higher, especially following an explosion of strong results from Skyjay throughout 2023, which included his 2nd place finish at {{Trn|Collision 2023}}. Incineroar's improving reputation ultimately led it to rise 12 spots on the second tier list, ranking 52nd near the top of C+ tier, one of the biggest improvements of any character from the first to second tier list.


=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Burning Pro Wrestling Spirit!==
=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Burning Pro Wrestling Spirit!==
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==[[Spirit]]==
==[[Spirit]]==
Incineroar's fighter spirit can be obtained by completing {{SSBU|Classic Mode}}. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 300 Gold, but only after Incineroar has been unlocked. Unlocking Incineroar in World of Light allows the player to preview the spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a fighter spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. Its fighter spirit has an alternate version that replaces it with its artwork in ''Ultimate''.
Incineroar's fighter spirit can be obtained by completing {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} as Incineroar. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 300 Gold, but only after Incineroar has been unlocked. Unlocking Incineroar in World of Light allows the player to preview the spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a fighter spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. Its fighter spirit has an alternate version that replaces it with its artwork in ''Ultimate''.
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Tekken|Ethno Evening}}
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| King (orange costume)<br>Armor King (gray costume)
| King (orange costume)<br>Armor King (gray costume)
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|''Pokémon'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Incineroar}} Team {{Head|Incineroar|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}{{Head|Incineroar|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}{{Head|Incineroar|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (60 HP)<br>•Metal {{SSBU|Incineroar}} {{Head|Incineroar|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}} (60 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|8,900
|[[Tortimer Island]]
|N/A
|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd<br>•The enemy is metal
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Battle! (Wild Pokémon) - Pokémon Diamond / Pokémon Pearl}}
|Green: {{pkmn|Ogerpon}}<br>Red: Ogerpon ({{iw|bulbapedia|Hearthflame Mask}})<br>Blue: Ogerpon ({{iw|bulbapedia|Wellspring Mask}})<br>Metal: Ogerpon ({{iw|bulbapedia|Cornerstone Mask}})
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|rowspan="2"|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy heals over time
|rowspan="2"|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy heals over time
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Xenoblade Chronicles|Battle!! - Xenoblade Chronicles 2}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Xenoblade Chronicles|Battle!! - Xenoblade Chronicles 2}}
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|•The enemy is easily distracted by items
|•The enemy is easily distracted by items
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Monkey Watch}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Monkey Watch}}
|[https://nintendo.fandom.com/wiki/Forthington Forthington]
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*Leaked artwork of {{iw|bulbapedia|Alola}}'s fully evolved {{iw|bulbapedia|starter Pokémon}} depicts Incineroar using a [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling throws#Giant swing|giant swing]] and an {{h2|wikipedia:Backbreaker|Argentine backbreaker rack}} [[wikipedia:Backbreaker#Backbreaker drop|drop]].<ref>[http://66.media.tumblr.com/0250e03bd66ab9ca99dc62e78ecf5d7b/tumblr_o8adnyxaSF1qhkgqso1_540.jpg]</ref> In ''Ultimate'', it uses these moves as its forward throw and up throw, respectively.
*Leaked artwork of {{iw|bulbapedia|Alola}}'s fully evolved {{iw|bulbapedia|starter Pokémon}} depicts Incineroar using a [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling throws#Giant swing|giant swing]] and an {{h2|wikipedia:Backbreaker|Argentine backbreaker rack}} [[wikipedia:Backbreaker#Backbreaker drop|drop]].<ref>[http://66.media.tumblr.com/0250e03bd66ab9ca99dc62e78ecf5d7b/tumblr_o8adnyxaSF1qhkgqso1_540.jpg]</ref> In ''Ultimate'', it uses these moves as its forward throw and up throw, respectively.
*{{iw|wikipedia|Unshō Ishizuka}} provided the Japanese voice for Incineroar in ''Ultimate'' before his unexpected passing on August 13, 2018. Ishizuka recorded all of his voice clips for the game before his death.<ref>https://nintendosoup.com/incineroar-was-voiced-by-the-now-deceased-professor-oak-voice-actor/</ref>
*{{iw|wikipedia|Unshō Ishizuka}} provided the Japanese voice for Incineroar in ''Ultimate'' before his unexpected passing on August 13, 2018. Ishizuka recorded all of his voice clips for the game before his death.<ref>https://nintendosoup.com/incineroar-was-voiced-by-the-now-deceased-professor-oak-voice-actor/</ref>
**Incineroar's Japanese voice clips are much more muffled and lower in quality than in other languages, especially given how they appear to be in much higher quality in the Japanese version of its reveal trailer. This is likely because Ishizuka was not able to return for ADR before his death, resulting in the development team having to use the voice clips as they originally were.
**Incineroar's Japanese voice clips are much more muffled and lower in quality than in other languages, likely because Ishizuka was not able to return for ADR before his death, resulting in the development team having to use the voice clips as they originally were. Oddly, however, the voice clips appear to be in much higher quality in the Japanese version of its reveal trailer.
*Incineroar's double jump fall animation notably has it descend lower than in its regular falling animation. This can result in it hitting the lower blast zone slightly earlier if it attempts to recover low on certain stages.
*Incineroar's double jump fall animation notably has it descend lower than in its regular falling animation. This can result in it hitting the lower blast zone slightly earlier if it attempts to recover low on certain stages.
*Incineroar is the only playable Pokémon that does not have a special move based on a Pokémon move of its primary type.
*Incineroar is the only playable Pokémon that does not have a special move based on a Pokémon move of its primary type.
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*Incineroar is the second fighter to brandish a {{iw|wikipedia|championship belt}} in their [[victory pose]], with the first being {{SSBU|Little Mac}}.
*Incineroar is the second fighter to brandish a {{iw|wikipedia|championship belt}} in their [[victory pose]], with the first being {{SSBU|Little Mac}}.
**Unlike Little Mac, who wears the World Video Boxing Association (WVBA) World Circuit Championship from [[mariowiki:Punch-Out!! (Wii)|the Wii version of ''Punch-Out!!'']], Incineroar's championship belt is unique to ''Ultimate''.
**Unlike Little Mac, who wears the World Video Boxing Association (WVBA) World Circuit Championship from [[mariowiki:Punch-Out!! (Wii)|the Wii version of ''Punch-Out!!'']], Incineroar's championship belt is unique to ''Ultimate''.
*Aside from touching [[Pac-Jump]]'s red trampoline, Incineroar cannot render itself [[helpless]] apart from a very specific condition, this being landing with a [[Cross Chop]] and failing to touch solid ground during the initial rebound. It shares this trait with {{SSBU|Kirby}}, who can only experience helplessness if he slides off an edge during [[Final Cutter]] or with certain Copy Abilities.
*Aside from touching [[Pac-Jump]]'s red trampoline, Incineroar cannot render itself [[helpless]] apart from a very specific condition, this being landing with a [[Cross Chop]] and failing to touch solid ground during the initial rebound. It shares this trait with {{SSBU|Kirby}}, who can only experience helplessness if he slides off an edge during [[Final Cutter]] or by copying {{SSBU|Meta Knight}} and using [[Mach Tornado]] in the air.
*There is a visual glitch with Incineroar's eyes in spirit battles where it gains multiple irises when hit.<ref>[https://i.imgur.com/t1nofCq.jpg]</ref>
*There is a visual glitch with Incineroar's eyes in spirit battles where it gains multiple irises when hit.<ref>[https://i.imgur.com/t1nofCq.jpg]</ref>
*Zooming in around Incineroar's neck during its reverse knockback animation reveals a gap between its neck and body.<ref>[https://imgur.com/a/eirC6A8]</ref>
*Zooming in around Incineroar's neck during its reverse knockback animation reveals a gap between its neck and body.<ref>[https://imgur.com/a/eirC6A8]</ref>
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*Despite Incineroar having separate voice actors for the French and German translations, its trailer in those languages uses its English voice clips instead.
*Despite Incineroar having separate voice actors for the French and German translations, its trailer in those languages uses its English voice clips instead.
*After Pichu, Incineroar is the second playable Pokémon to possess only types shared with previously-introduced Pokémon fighters, due to Fire and Dark already being represented by Charizard and Greninja, respectively.
*After Pichu, Incineroar is the second playable Pokémon to possess only types shared with previously-introduced Pokémon fighters, due to Fire and Dark already being represented by Charizard and Greninja, respectively.
*Incineroar's list of techniques menu of ''Ultimate'' incorrectly states the three slowest walkers as Incineroar, Robin, and Jigglypuff. In actuality, these three are actually the three slowest in dashing, with the exception of Incineroar, who actually is the slowest walker.


==References==
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