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{{For|the SSBB Event|Event 8: Go! Triple Finish!}}
{{For|the SSBB Event|Event 8: Go! Triple Finish!}}
{{Infobox Special Move
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|caption=Squirtle, Ivysaur and Charizard team up to peform Triple Finish in ''[[Ultimate]]''.
|caption=Squirtle, Ivysaur and Charizard team up to peform Triple Finish in ''[[Ultimate]]''.
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==Overview==
==Overview==
Pokémon Trainer calls out all three of his Pokémon to perform a synchronized team attack. [[Squirtle]] uses [[Hydro Pump]], a multi-directional spray of water. [[Ivysaur]] uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Solar Beam|move}}, a narrow beam of concentrated light, to create a wide projectile that holds targets in place. [[Charizard]] uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Fire Blast|move}}, firing five large flames in the shape of the Japanese character "大" that also act as the move's finishing blow. Once the attack has ended, Pokémon Trainer recalls the two inactive Pokémon, and the Final Smash ends.
===In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
[[File:Triple Finish.jpg|thumb|Triple Finish in ''[[Brawl]]''.]]


During Triple Finish, Pokémon Trainer shouts, "Take this! Triple Finish!" with an accompanying dialogue box (that incorrectly reads "Take '''that!'''" instead of "Take '''this!'''") like in the Pokémon games. If the move successfully damages an opponent, the text changes to "It's super effective!" The text box hides [[damage meter]]s and appears in [[Snapshot]]s. The camera zooms in on the trio at the start of the move, zooming out as it progresses.
Pokémon Trainer calls out all three of his Pokémon to perform a synchronized team attack. [[Squirtle]] uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Hydro Pump|move}}, a multi-directional spray of water. [[Ivysaur]] uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Solar Beam|move}}, a narrow beam of concentrated light, to create a wide projectile that holds targets in place. [[Charizard]] uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Fire Blast|move}}, firing six large flames in the shape of the Japanese character "{{ja|大|dai}}" that also act as the move's finishing blow. Once the attack has ended, Pokémon Trainer recalls the two inactive Pokémon, and the Final Smash ends.


The move does more damage to opponents that are closer to the Pokémon, where they can take up to 57% damage. However, if the opponent is too close, they will be sent straight up and out of the attack by a concentrated ball of energy in front of the Pokémon. It can also be used in mid-air.
During Triple Finish, Pokémon Trainer shouts, "Take this! Triple Finish!" with an accompanying dialogue box (which incorrectly reads "Take '''that!'''" instead of "Take '''this!'''") like in the ''Pokémon'' games. A moment later, the text changes to "It's super effective!", even if it doesn't hit any opponents. The text box hides [[damage meter]]s and appears in [[Snapshot]]s. The camera zooms in on the trio at the start of the move, zooming out as it progresses.


In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', the female Pokémon Trainer says "Go! Triple Finish!", while the male Pokémon Trainer now properly says "Take that! Triple Finish!". The second message, "It's super effective!", shows regardless of whether the attack hits any opponents. Also, Charizard fires five Fire Blasts instead of six. Squirtle's Hydro Pump has also been reworked into a whirlpool.
The move does more damage to opponents that are closer to the Pokémon, where they can take up to 58% damage. However, if the opponent is too close, they will be sent straight up and out of the attack by a concentrated ball of energy in front of the Pokémon. It can also be used in mid-air.
 
===In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
The move functions very similarly to how it worked in ''Brawl''. The maximum damage dealt has decreased to 51.8%. Opponents now get properly trapped in the attack as long as it connects, fixing the issue of opponents being launched upwards when used point-blank.
 
The male Pokémon Trainer now properly says "Take that! Triple Finish!" to match the dialogue box and the new female Pokémon Trainer says "Go! Triple Finish!", with her own dialogue box reflecting this. Also, Squirtle's Hydro Pump has been reworked into a whirlpool, Ivysaur's Solar Beam is wider, and Charizard fires five Fire Blasts instead of six.


During the attack, all three Pokémon will have glowing yellow eyes, but only the active one will have the glowing Final Smash aura.
During the attack, all three Pokémon will have glowing yellow eyes, but only the active one will have the glowing Final Smash aura.
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==Instructional quotes==
==Instructional quotes==
{{InstructionalQuotes
{{InstructionalQuotes
|ssbbchar=Pokemon Trainer
|ssbbchar=Pokémon Trainer
|ssbbdesc=Charizard, Squirtle and Ivysaur team up to release a trio of powerful attacks consisting of Fire Blast, Hydro Pump and Solarbeam.
|ssbbdesc=Charizard, Squirtle and Ivysaur team up to release a trio of powerful attacks consisting of Fire Blast, Hydro Pump and Solarbeam.
|ssbuchar=Pokemon Trainer
|ssbuchar=Pokémon Trainer
|ssbudesc=Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard perform a synchronized combo attack. The attack hits a wide range in front of the trio and deals damage to opponents caught in it, pushing them away.
|ssbudesc=Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard perform a synchronized combo attack. The attack hits a wide range in front of the trio and deals damage to opponents caught in it, pushing them away.
}}
}}


==Trophy==
==Trophy==
[[File:Triple Finish - Brawl Trophy.png|left|thumb|100px|Triple Finish trophy in ''Brawl''.]]
{{Trophy
;Triple Finish
|name=Triple Finish
''The Final Smash of the Pokémon Trainer. Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard join forces to simultaneously use Hydro Pump, SolarBeam, and Fire Blast. This is the only time all three of them appear on the screen together, so this move boasts the strength of three in one. A window will appear on the screen, but don't worry about it.''
|image=Triple Finish - Brawl Trophy.png
|desc=The Final Smash of the Pokémon Trainer. Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard join forces to simultaneously use Hydro Pump, SolarBeam, and Fire Blast. This is the only time all three of them appear on the screen together, so this move boasts the strength of three in one. A window will appear on the screen, but don't worry about it.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=Wii|game1=Super Smash Bros. Brawl}}
|game=Brawl
}}
{{clrl}}
{{clrl}}


==Origin==
==Origin==
[[File:FireBlastRBY.gif|thumb|200px|{{iw|bulbapedia|Fire Blast|move}} being used by [[Charizard]] in ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Red}}'', with the famous "It's super effective!" message.]]
The concept of Triple Finish is based on a common occurrence in the ''Pokémon'' franchise outside the main series games, most notably the {{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon anime}}, in which multiple Pokémon are instructed to attack in tandem, usually to defeat a larger threat. Most pertinently, the {{iw|bulbapedia|Emerald chapter|Adventures}} of the ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Adventures}}'' manga has [[Blastoise]], [[Venusaur]], Charizard and the other starter Pokémon final forms from the first three generations use their ultimate attacks in tandem to defeat a monstrous [[Kyogre]].
The concept of Triple Finish is based on a common occurrence in the ''Pokémon'' franchise outside the main series games, most notably the {{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon anime}}, in which multiple Pokémon are instructed to attack in tandem, usually to defeat a larger threat. Most pertinently, the {{iw|bulbapedia|Emerald chapter|Adventures}} of the ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Adventures}}'' manga has [[Blastoise]], [[Venusaur]], Charizard and the other starter Pokémon final forms from the first three generations use their ultimate attacks in tandem to defeat a monstrous [[Kyogre]].


All three of the attacks used in this Final Smash, Hydro Pump, Solar Beam and Fire Blast, have featured in every main installment in the {{uv|Pokémon}} franchise. Prior to Generation III, these moves were known for being the strongest moves of their types (Water, Grass, and Fire respectively). They are each Special moves with a very high base power of 110 (120 for Solar Beam and prior to Generation VI), but Hydro Pump and Fire Blast have low accuracy values (80% and 85%, respectively), and Solar Beam requires a full turn to charge.  
All three of the attacks used in this Final Smash, Hydro Pump, Solar Beam and Fire Blast, have been featured in every main installment in the {{uv|Pokémon}} franchise, and have always been learnable by Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard, respectively. Prior to Generation III, these moves were known for being the strongest moves of their types (Water, Grass, and Fire respectively). They are each Special moves with a very high base power of 120 (prior to Generation VI nerfing both Hydro Pump and Fire Blast to 110), but Hydro Pump and Fire Blast have low accuracy values (80% and 85%, respectively), and Solar Beam requires a full turn to charge. Fire Blast originally had a 30.1% chance to inflict a burn on the opponent, but this was nerfed to 10% in Generation II. Squirtle can learn Hydro Pump at Level 42 in {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation I}} and has been able to learn it since. Ivysaur learns Solar Beam at Level 54 in Generation I, but can also obtain it via TM22. Charizard and other Fire-types could not learn Fire Blast naturally in Generation I, but could learn it via TM38 after defeating Blaine, the seventh Gym Leader.  


The concept of three Pokémon being active at once was not possible in the ''Pokémon'' series at the time of ''Brawl''{{'}}s release; the most legally allowed in a Pokémon battle was [[bulbapedia:Double Battle|two]]. However, {{s|bulbapedia|Triple Battle}}s and {{s|bulbapedia|Rotation Battle}}s were introduced in the ''Pokémon'' series in Generation V, where each Trainer sends out three Pokémon at once; the former functioned similarly to a Double Battle, and the latter allowed trainers to switch between three active Pokémon without using up a turn to switch. [[bulbapedia:EP063|An episode of the ''Pokémon'' anime]] prior to ''Brawl'' additionally featured the first non-official Triple Battle in the series. Generation VI kept Triple Battles and Rotation Battles, though both were dropped in Generation VII.
The concept of three Pokémon being active at once was not possible in the ''Pokémon'' series at the time of ''Brawl''{{'}}s release; the most legally allowed in a Pokémon battle was [[bulbapedia:Double Battle|two]]. However, {{s|bulbapedia|Triple Battle}}s and {{s|bulbapedia|Rotation Battle}}s were introduced in the ''Pokémon'' series in Generation V, where each Trainer sends out three Pokémon at once; the former functioned similarly to a Double Battle, and the latter allowed trainers to switch between three active Pokémon without using up a turn to switch. [[bulbapedia:EP063|An episode of the ''Pokémon'' anime]] prior to ''Brawl'' additionally featured the first non-official Triple Battle in the series. Generation VI kept Triple Battles and Rotation Battles, though both were dropped in Generation VII.
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<gallery>
<gallery>
HydroPump.png|Hydro Pump in ''Pokémon Sun and Moon''.
HydroPump.png|Hydro Pump in ''Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon''.
SolarBeamOrigin.png|Solar Beam in ''Pokémon Sun and Moon''.
SolarBeamOrigin.png|Solar Beam in ''Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon''.
FireBlastORAS.png|Fire Blast in ''Pokémon Sun and Moon''.
FireBlastOrigin.png|Fire Blast in ''Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon''.
HydroPumpRBY.gif|{{iw|bulbapedia|Hydro Pump|move}} being used by [[Squirtle]] in ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Red}}''.
SolarBeamRBY.gif|{{iw|bulbapedia|Solar Beam|move}} being used by [[Ivysaur]] in ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Red}}''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Triple Finish.jpg|thumb|Triple Finish in ''[[Brawl]]''.
Triple Finish Dialogue Box.jpg |thumb|Triple Finish dialogue box in ''[[Brawl]]''.
Pokemon Trainer SSBU Skill Preview Final Smash.png|Triple Finish as shown by the Move List in ''Ultimate''.
Pokemon Trainer SSBU Skill Preview Final Smash.png|Triple Finish as shown by the Move List in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
</gallery>
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*This Final Smash can be used to view off-camera pieces of scenery on stages without pausing and changing the angle. If one stands at the edge of the screen and faces away from any stage before activating the attack, the zooming effect will show graphics that one would not ordinarily see mid-match.
*This Final Smash can be used to view off-camera pieces of scenery on stages without pausing and changing the angle. If one stands at the edge of the screen and faces away from any stage before activating the attack, the zooming effect will show graphics that one would not ordinarily see mid-match.
*In ''Brawl'', the text box present when using this move is identical in appearance to those from the Generation IV ''Pokémon'' games. In ''Ultimate'', the text box was updated to match the appearance of those in the Generation VII games.
*In ''Brawl'', the text box present when using this move is identical in appearance to those from the Generation IV ''Pokémon'' games. In ''Ultimate'', the text box was updated to match the appearance of those in the Generation VII games.
*In the main series ''Pokémon'' games, Fire Blast has a maximum of 5 uses before PP runs out. Despite this, Charizard uses Fire Blast six times in ''Brawl''. Items which raise the maximum PP of a move exist, however.
*The star-like symbols fired by Charizard are the kanji "dai", meaning "great" or "large"; this aesthetic detail carries over from the ''Pokémon'' series, as it references  Fire Blast's Japanese name, "Daimonji".
**In ''Ultimate'', Charizard uses Fire Blast five times, matching the move's PP in the ''Pokémon'' series.
*[[Hydro Pump]] is also used as [[Greninja]]'s [[up special move]], with a completely different function and animation from Squirtle's use in Triple Finish.
*The star-like symbols fired by Charizard are the kanji "dai", meaning "great" or "large".
*While the move is mostly functionally identical regardless of which Pokémon was in play at the time of activation, when gained through the [[Final Smash Meter]], Squirtle's variation deals a negligible amount less of knockback than Ivysaur or Charizard (1.009x knockback multiplier, as opposed to the other two's 1.01x, all compensated by an equal reduction in damage).
*Triple Finish is one of six Final Smashes in ''Ultimate'' that removes the damage percentages during its duration, the other five being [[Team Star Fox]], [[Team Star Wolf]], [[All-Out Attack]], [[Gigaslash]], and [[House of Boom]].
**Much like All-Out Attack and Gigaslash, the damage percentages are removed for the entire duration of the Final Smash, even upon start up.
*[[Hydro Pump]] is also used as [[Greninja]]’s [[up special move]], with a completely different function and animation from Squirtle’s use in Triple Finish.
*By adding up the base power of the three moves that make up Triple Finish, its total base power by the ''Pokémon'' series' standards can be calculated to be 340 (360 prior to Generation VI).
{{clear}}
 
{{Multiple Special Moves|Pokémon Trainer|Squirtle}}
{{Multiple Special Moves|Ivysaur|Charizard}}


{{Multiple Special Moves|Pokémon Trainer|Squirtle|Ivysaur|Charizard}}
{{FinalSmash}}
{{FinalSmash}}



Latest revision as of 10:16, September 25, 2024

For the SSBB Event, see Event 8: Go! Triple Finish!.
Triple Finish
Squirtle Final Smash B SSBU.gif
Ivysaur Final Smash SSBU.gif
Charizard Final Smash SSBU.gif

Squirtle, Ivysaur and Charizard team up to peform Triple Finish in Ultimate.
User Pokémon Trainer
Universe Pokémon

Triple Finish (さんみいったい, Trinity) is the Pokémon Trainer's Final Smash.

Overview[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Triple Finish in Brawl.

Pokémon Trainer calls out all three of his Pokémon to perform a synchronized team attack. Squirtle uses Hydro Pump, a multi-directional spray of water. Ivysaur uses Solar Beam, a narrow beam of concentrated light, to create a wide projectile that holds targets in place. Charizard uses Fire Blast, firing six large flames in the shape of the Japanese character "" that also act as the move's finishing blow. Once the attack has ended, Pokémon Trainer recalls the two inactive Pokémon, and the Final Smash ends.

During Triple Finish, Pokémon Trainer shouts, "Take this! Triple Finish!" with an accompanying dialogue box (which incorrectly reads "Take that!" instead of "Take this!") like in the Pokémon games. A moment later, the text changes to "It's super effective!", even if it doesn't hit any opponents. The text box hides damage meters and appears in Snapshots. The camera zooms in on the trio at the start of the move, zooming out as it progresses.

The move does more damage to opponents that are closer to the Pokémon, where they can take up to 58% damage. However, if the opponent is too close, they will be sent straight up and out of the attack by a concentrated ball of energy in front of the Pokémon. It can also be used in mid-air.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

The move functions very similarly to how it worked in Brawl. The maximum damage dealt has decreased to 51.8%. Opponents now get properly trapped in the attack as long as it connects, fixing the issue of opponents being launched upwards when used point-blank.

The male Pokémon Trainer now properly says "Take that! Triple Finish!" to match the dialogue box and the new female Pokémon Trainer says "Go! Triple Finish!", with her own dialogue box reflecting this. Also, Squirtle's Hydro Pump has been reworked into a whirlpool, Ivysaur's Solar Beam is wider, and Charizard fires five Fire Blasts instead of six.

During the attack, all three Pokémon will have glowing yellow eyes, but only the active one will have the glowing Final Smash aura.

Instructional quotes[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Brawl instruction booklet Pokémon Trainer (SSBB) Charizard, Squirtle and Ivysaur team up to release a trio of powerful attacks consisting of Fire Blast, Hydro Pump and Solarbeam.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Move List Pokémon Trainer (SSBU) Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard perform a synchronized combo attack. The attack hits a wide range in front of the trio and deals damage to opponents caught in it, pushing them away.

Trophy[edit]

Triple Finish's trophy in Brawl
Triple Finish
The Final Smash of the Pokémon Trainer. Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard join forces to simultaneously use Hydro Pump, SolarBeam, and Fire Blast. This is the only time all three of them appear on the screen together, so this move boasts the strength of three in one. A window will appear on the screen, but don't worry about it.
Wii: Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Origin[edit]

Fire Blast being used by Charizard in Pokémon Red, with the famous "It's super effective!" message.

The concept of Triple Finish is based on a common occurrence in the Pokémon franchise outside the main series games, most notably the Pokémon anime, in which multiple Pokémon are instructed to attack in tandem, usually to defeat a larger threat. Most pertinently, the Emerald chapter of the Pokémon Adventures manga has Blastoise, Venusaur, Charizard and the other starter Pokémon final forms from the first three generations use their ultimate attacks in tandem to defeat a monstrous Kyogre.

All three of the attacks used in this Final Smash, Hydro Pump, Solar Beam and Fire Blast, have been featured in every main installment in the Pokémon franchise, and have always been learnable by Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard, respectively. Prior to Generation III, these moves were known for being the strongest moves of their types (Water, Grass, and Fire respectively). They are each Special moves with a very high base power of 120 (prior to Generation VI nerfing both Hydro Pump and Fire Blast to 110), but Hydro Pump and Fire Blast have low accuracy values (80% and 85%, respectively), and Solar Beam requires a full turn to charge. Fire Blast originally had a 30.1% chance to inflict a burn on the opponent, but this was nerfed to 10% in Generation II. Squirtle can learn Hydro Pump at Level 42 in Generation I and has been able to learn it since. Ivysaur learns Solar Beam at Level 54 in Generation I, but can also obtain it via TM22. Charizard and other Fire-types could not learn Fire Blast naturally in Generation I, but could learn it via TM38 after defeating Blaine, the seventh Gym Leader.

The concept of three Pokémon being active at once was not possible in the Pokémon series at the time of Brawl's release; the most legally allowed in a Pokémon battle was two. However, Triple Battles and Rotation Battles were introduced in the Pokémon series in Generation V, where each Trainer sends out three Pokémon at once; the former functioned similarly to a Double Battle, and the latter allowed trainers to switch between three active Pokémon without using up a turn to switch. An episode of the Pokémon anime prior to Brawl additionally featured the first non-official Triple Battle in the series. Generation VI kept Triple Battles and Rotation Battles, though both were dropped in Generation VII.

The text box that appears resembles the ones that appear during battles in the Pokémon series, describing what actions are taken and their effects. The style of the text box resembles the latest installment of the series in each game the move is featured in: Diamond and Pearl in Brawl and Sun and Moon in Ultimate. Ironically, neither installment features a battle format for three Pokémon at a time.

The phrase "It's super effective!" is used when the type of a move used by a Pokémon is strong against the type of the opposing Pokémon (for example, a Fire-type move against a Grass-type Pokémon). In these instances, the attack will deal double or quadruple (if the target Pokémon has two types with the same weakness) the normal amount of damage, and is accompanied by a different damage sound effect.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name
Japan Japanese さんみいったい
UK English Triple Finish
France French Attaque Triple
Germany German Dreifach-Finish
Spain Spanish Remate Triple
Italy Italian Attacco triplo
China Chinese (Simplified) 三位一体
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) 三位一體
South Korea Korean 트리플피니시, Triple Finish
Netherlands Dutch Drievoudige Finish
Russia Russian Тройной Финал

Trivia[edit]

  • This Final Smash can be used to view off-camera pieces of scenery on stages without pausing and changing the angle. If one stands at the edge of the screen and faces away from any stage before activating the attack, the zooming effect will show graphics that one would not ordinarily see mid-match.
  • In Brawl, the text box present when using this move is identical in appearance to those from the Generation IV Pokémon games. In Ultimate, the text box was updated to match the appearance of those in the Generation VII games.
  • The star-like symbols fired by Charizard are the kanji "dai", meaning "great" or "large"; this aesthetic detail carries over from the Pokémon series, as it references Fire Blast's Japanese name, "Daimonji".
  • Hydro Pump is also used as Greninja's up special move, with a completely different function and animation from Squirtle's use in Triple Finish.
  • While the move is mostly functionally identical regardless of which Pokémon was in play at the time of activation, when gained through the Final Smash Meter, Squirtle's variation deals a negligible amount less of knockback than Ivysaur or Charizard (1.009x knockback multiplier, as opposed to the other two's 1.01x, all compensated by an equal reduction in damage).