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:''For info on Falco and Wolf's similar moves, see [[Fire Bird]] and [[Fire Wolf]].''
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{{Infobox Special Move
{{Infobox Special Move
|name=Fire Fox/Fire Bird
|name=Fire Fox
|image=[[File:Fire Fox.jpg|250x215px|Fox's Fire Fox released]]
|image=[[File:Fox Up B SSBU.gif|300px]]
|caption=Fox's Fire Fox released
|caption=Fire Fox in ''Ultimate''.
|user=[[Fox McCloud|Fox]], [[Falco Lombardi|Falco]]
|user=[[Fox]]
|universe=[[Star Fox (universe)|Star Fox]]
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'''Fire Fox''' is [[Fox]]'s [[up special move]]. It involves Fox charging the move, and then going in the direction inputted on the [[control stick]] or [[d-pad]]. The move has a [[Flame|fire]] element throughout the entire move. [[Falco]] and [[Wolf]] have similar moves. Fire Bird and [[Fire Wolf]], respectively, though Wolf's version has no fire.


Fire Fox is Fox's primary vertical recovery move. The attack can deal around 28% damage, provided the opponent is hit by both the chargeup and recovery. Fire Fox, out of all the Star Fox characters' recoveries, covers the greatest distace.  However, unlike Wolf and Falco, Fox's Fire Fox only hits opponents once, not including any charge-up hits. It is highly likely to return to the ledge of the stage by using Fire Fox to recover, due to its long traveling distance.
'''Fire Fox''' ({{ja|ファイアフォックス|Faia Fokkusu}}, ''Fire Fox'') is [[Fox]]'s [[up special move]].


In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]], Fire Fox was notably different from [[Super Smash Bros. Melee|''Melee'']] and [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|''Brawl'']]. Instead of being surrounded by fire, Fox charged the move without flame (and was pulled down by gravity at a reduced rate), and then propelled himself with an explosion, similar to [[PK Thunder]]. The charging did not inflict damage.
==Overview==
When he uses Fire Fox, Fox charges the move while being surrounded by flames (''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' onward), before flying in the direction inputted on the [[control stick]] or [[D-pad]]. The move has a [[Flame|fire]] effect throughout the entire move. [[Falco]] and [[Wolf]] have similar moves, being [[Fire Bird]] and [[Fire Wolf]], respectively (although Wolf's version does not actually involve fire, despite its name).


Interestingly, the author of the Prima strategy guide was apparently unaware that the attack can be aimed, even though the move has been aimable throughout the entire series; he suggests that its only use is attacking players from beneath.
Fire Fox is Fox's primary vertical [[recovery]] move. The attack can deal around 28% [[damage]], provided the opponent is hit by both the charge-up and recovery. Fire Fox, out of all the Star Fox characters' recoveries, covers the greatest distance. However, unlike Wolf and Falco's versions, Fox's Fire Fox only hits opponents once, not having many multiple hits during charge-up or after being executed. It is highly likely to return to the ledge of the stage by using Fire Fox to recover, due to its long traveling distance. Additionally, if Fox hits the ground before the attack ends, Fox will slide on the ground in a [[wavedash]]-like manner, cancelling any endlag from the attack.
 
In the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]], Fire Fox was notably different from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Fox charges the move with a large flame-shaped aura (and was pulled down by gravity at a reduced rate), and then propelled himself with an explosion, similar to [[PK Thunder 2]]. The charging does not inflict damage, fire or otherwise.
 
Interestingly, the author of the ''Prima'' strategy guide was apparently unaware that the attack can be aimed, even though the move has been aimable throughout the entire series; he suggests that its only use is attacking players from beneath.
 
===Firedashing===
'''Firedashing''' is a nearly useless [[Fox]] [[technique]] discovered by {{Sm|Hylian}} that involves using Fire Fox to bounce off of the [[stage]] and [[edgehog]]. The technique is present in both ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Brawl]]''.
 
To perform the technique, the player stands on the stage, facing the target ledge. They then jump and use Fire Fox diagonally into the stage, heading towards the ledge. Upon collision, Fox will bounce off the stage and, if spaced properly, fall right to the edge. If the player holds the [[control stick]]/[[d-pad]] back (towards the edge) as Fox falls past it, he will grab onto the edge, thus edgehogging.
 
However, given that the technique requires incredibly precise spacing, anyone who can aim Fire Fox that well could just as easily use it directly to the ledge, because Fox/[[Falco]]'s [[up special move]]s will grab onto the edge from any direction as long as the [[control stick]]/[[d-pad]] is tilted towards the ledge when they encounter its sweetspot radius.
 
==Instructional quotes==
{{InstructionalQuotes
|ssbmchar=Fox
|ssbmdesc=Charge up power, then blast off. Also use it to get back to the stage.
|ssbbchar=Fox
|ssbbdesc=Charge up and fly in the direction you tilt the Control Stick, covering long distances.
|ssb4-3char=Fox
|ssb4-3desc=Tackle while engulfed in flames.
|ssbuchar=Fox
|ssbudesc=Rockets skyward while engulfed in flames. Can change the direction while charging.
}}
 
==Customization==
Special Move customization was added in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. These are the variations:
{{CustomSet|Fox|Up|name1=Fire Fox|desc1=Engulf yourself in flames and rocket skyward. You can change the direction while charging.|name2=Flying Fox|desc2=Sends you high into the air at high speed, but deals no damage.|name3=Twisting Fox|desc3=Spin to pull opponents in; then rise into the air, hitting multiple times on the way.}}
# '''Fire Fox''': Default.
# '''Flying Fox''': The [[startup]] is significantly quicker, but it loses all damage capabilities and doesn't fly as far. {{Main|Fox (SSB4)/Up special/Custom 1}}
# '''Twisting Fox''': Hits multiple times, dealing 13% damage if all hits connect, and the final hit has significantly stronger knockback and KO potential, reminiscent of [[Fire Wolf]]. Travels slower and has a very slight decrease in distance to compensate. When Fox hits the ground, he'll instead move forward while on the ground. {{Main|Fox (SSB4)/Up special/Custom 2}}


===Gallery===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Fire Fox SSB.png|Fire Fox in ''[[Super Smash Bros.|''SSB'']]
FlyingFox3DS.jpg|Flying Fox being used in {{for3ds}}.
File:Fire Fox charge.png|Charging Fire Fox in ''Melee''
TwistingFox3DS.jpg|Twisting Fox being used in {{for3ds}}.
File:Fire Fox Move.jpg|Fire Fox in ''[[Melee]]''
TwistingFoxCharge.jpg|Twisting Fox being charged.
File:Fire Fox Brawl startup.jpg|Charging Fire Fox in ''Brawl''
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{Special Moves|char=Fox}}


==Fire Bird==
==Origin==
While Fire Fox (and clones thereof) is unique to ''Smash Bros'', the way Fox is surrounded by flames while executing the move is similar to how a spaceship enters a planet's atmosphere. As Fox hails from ''Star Fox'', a video game series about spaceships, this would make plenty of sense. Alternatively, the move's fiery nature may be related to the powers of the fox-like creature of Japanese myth, the {{s|wikipedia|kitsune}}; Fox's creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPDPSezEkcY confirmed] that Fox's creation was partially inspired by the foxes of {{s|wikipedia|Fushimi Inari-taisha}}.


[[File:Fire Bird Brawl startup.jpg|right|thumb|200px|SSBB Falco's Firebird charging.]]
In ''Star Fox 64 3D'', an aesthetically similar power-up called Firebird exclusive to Battle Mode was introduced, over ten years after Fire Fox being featured in ''Super Smash Bros.'' It is a very rare power-up that makes the Arwing surround itself by flames; it is extremely powerful, instantly destroying any opponent entering in contact with the user. However, it is unknown if the Firebird power-up was actually inspired from Fox and Falco's up special move from the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, or if it is just a coincidence.
[[File:Fire Bird Brawl launch.jpg|right|thumb|200px|SSBB Falco's Fire Bird released.]]
[[File:Fire bird.PNG|left|thumb|200px|Falco's Firebird in ''SSBM''.]]


'''Fire Bird''' is Falco's up special move in both ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.  
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Fire Fox SSB.png|Fire Fox in ''Super Smash Bros. 64''.
Fire Fox N64 charge.png|Charging Fire Fox in ''Super Smash Bros. 64''.
Ssb64fox.jpg|Artwork of Fire Fox in the ''Super Smash Bros. 64'' instruction manual.
Fire Fox charge.png|Charging Fire Fox in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.
Fire Fox Move.jpg|Fire Fox in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.
Fire Fox charging Brawl.jpg|Charging Fire Fox in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.
Fire Fox.jpg|Fire Fox in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.
Firefoxplank.gif|Fox using Fire Fox to [[Planking|stall a ledge]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.
Fox Up Special Smash 3DS.jpg|Fox using Fire Fox in {{for3ds}}.
Fire_Fox_SSB4.jpeg|Fire Fox in {{forwiiu}}.
SSB4 - King Dedede Screen-6.jpg|Fire Fox charging up in ''Super Smash. Bros. for Wii U''.
Fox SSBU Skill Preview Up Special.png|Fire Fox as shown by the [[Move List]] in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>


Fire Bird is almost identical to Fire Fox, but with some small differences. Unlike Fire Fox, which only hits an opponent once after Fox starts moving, Fire Bird can hit opponents with multiple small hits after a few [[frame]]s when the move is charged and when moving, followed by a stronger finishing blow similar to {{SSBB|Lucas}}' [[PK Thunder 2]]. Its distance is also shorter (poor in general). Its only use would be vertical or diagonal recovery because it has lots of start-up, poor distance, falling almost straight down after using it meaning being easily edge-hogged or hit out of. To maximize the usefulness of Fire Bird, one should try to position Falco exactly under the ledge and use it completely vertical, this way it can sweetspot easier. Also, it doesn't burn opponents during the charge-up animation in ''Melee'', but in ''Brawl'' it does.
==Names in other languages==
{{Special Moves|char=Falco}}
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|ファイアフォックス|Faia Fokkusu}}, ''Fire Fox''
|en=Fire Fox
|fr=Fusée Fox
|es=Fox de fuego
|de=Feuer-Fox
|it=Fuoco Fox
|nl=Vuur-Fox
|ru={{rollover|Огненный лис|Ognenny lis|?}}
|ko={{rollover|파이어폭스|Paieopokseu|?}}, ''Fire Fox''
|zh={{rollover|火狐烈焰|Huǒhú Lièyàn|?}}
}}
==Technical details==
*[[Fox (SSB)/Up special]]
*[[Fox (SSBM)/Up special]]
*[[Fox (SSBB)/Up special]]
*[[Fox (SSB4)/Up special]]
*[[Fox (SSBU)/Up special]]
{{Special Moves|char=Fox}}


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[[es:Fox de fuego]]

Latest revision as of 11:27, December 16, 2023

For info on Falco and Wolf's similar moves, see Fire Bird and Fire Wolf.
Fire Fox
Fox Up B SSBU.gif
Fire Fox in Ultimate.
User Fox
Universe Star Fox

Fire Fox (ファイアフォックス, Fire Fox) is Fox's up special move.

Overview[edit]

When he uses Fire Fox, Fox charges the move while being surrounded by flames (Super Smash Bros. Melee onward), before flying in the direction inputted on the control stick or D-pad. The move has a fire effect throughout the entire move. Falco and Wolf have similar moves, being Fire Bird and Fire Wolf, respectively (although Wolf's version does not actually involve fire, despite its name).

Fire Fox is Fox's primary vertical recovery move. The attack can deal around 28% damage, provided the opponent is hit by both the charge-up and recovery. Fire Fox, out of all the Star Fox characters' recoveries, covers the greatest distance. However, unlike Wolf and Falco's versions, Fox's Fire Fox only hits opponents once, not having many multiple hits during charge-up or after being executed. It is highly likely to return to the ledge of the stage by using Fire Fox to recover, due to its long traveling distance. Additionally, if Fox hits the ground before the attack ends, Fox will slide on the ground in a wavedash-like manner, cancelling any endlag from the attack.

In the original Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo 64, Fire Fox was notably different from Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Fox charges the move with a large flame-shaped aura (and was pulled down by gravity at a reduced rate), and then propelled himself with an explosion, similar to PK Thunder 2. The charging does not inflict damage, fire or otherwise.

Interestingly, the author of the Prima strategy guide was apparently unaware that the attack can be aimed, even though the move has been aimable throughout the entire series; he suggests that its only use is attacking players from beneath.

Firedashing[edit]

Firedashing is a nearly useless Fox technique discovered by Hylian that involves using Fire Fox to bounce off of the stage and edgehog. The technique is present in both Super Smash Bros. Melee and Brawl.

To perform the technique, the player stands on the stage, facing the target ledge. They then jump and use Fire Fox diagonally into the stage, heading towards the ledge. Upon collision, Fox will bounce off the stage and, if spaced properly, fall right to the edge. If the player holds the control stick/d-pad back (towards the edge) as Fox falls past it, he will grab onto the edge, thus edgehogging.

However, given that the technique requires incredibly precise spacing, anyone who can aim Fire Fox that well could just as easily use it directly to the ledge, because Fox/Falco's up special moves will grab onto the edge from any direction as long as the control stick/d-pad is tilted towards the ledge when they encounter its sweetspot radius.

Instructional quotes[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Melee instruction booklet Fox (SSBM) Charge up power, then blast off. Also use it to get back to the stage.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl instruction booklet Fox (SSBB) Charge up and fly in the direction you tilt the Control Stick, covering long distances.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS case foldout Fox (SSB4) Tackle while engulfed in flames.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Move List Fox (SSBU) Rockets skyward while engulfed in flames. Can change the direction while charging.

Customization[edit]

Special Move customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4. These are the variations:

1. Fire Fox 2. Flying Fox 3. Twisting Fox
Fire Fox
Flying Fox
Twisting Fox
"Engulf yourself in flames and rocket skyward. You can change the direction while charging." "Sends you high into the air at high speed, but deals no damage." "Spin to pull opponents in; then rise into the air, hitting multiple times on the way."
  1. Fire Fox: Default.
  2. Flying Fox: The startup is significantly quicker, but it loses all damage capabilities and doesn't fly as far.
    Main article: Fox (SSB4)/Up special/Custom 1
  3. Twisting Fox: Hits multiple times, dealing 13% damage if all hits connect, and the final hit has significantly stronger knockback and KO potential, reminiscent of Fire Wolf. Travels slower and has a very slight decrease in distance to compensate. When Fox hits the ground, he'll instead move forward while on the ground.
    Main article: Fox (SSB4)/Up special/Custom 2

Origin[edit]

While Fire Fox (and clones thereof) is unique to Smash Bros, the way Fox is surrounded by flames while executing the move is similar to how a spaceship enters a planet's atmosphere. As Fox hails from Star Fox, a video game series about spaceships, this would make plenty of sense. Alternatively, the move's fiery nature may be related to the powers of the fox-like creature of Japanese myth, the kitsune; Fox's creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, confirmed that Fox's creation was partially inspired by the foxes of Fushimi Inari-taisha.

In Star Fox 64 3D, an aesthetically similar power-up called Firebird exclusive to Battle Mode was introduced, over ten years after Fire Fox being featured in Super Smash Bros. It is a very rare power-up that makes the Arwing surround itself by flames; it is extremely powerful, instantly destroying any opponent entering in contact with the user. However, it is unknown if the Firebird power-up was actually inspired from Fox and Falco's up special move from the Super Smash Bros. series, or if it is just a coincidence.

Gallery[edit]

  • Fire Fox in Super Smash Bros. 64.

    Fire Fox in Super Smash Bros. 64.

  • Charging Fire Fox in Super Smash Bros. 64.

    Charging Fire Fox in Super Smash Bros. 64.

  • Artwork of Fire Fox in the Super Smash Bros. 64 instruction manual.

    Artwork of Fire Fox in the Super Smash Bros. 64 instruction manual.

  • Charging Fire Fox in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

    Charging Fire Fox in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

  • Fire Fox in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

    Fire Fox in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

  • Charging Fire Fox in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

    Charging Fire Fox in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

  • Fire Fox in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

    Fire Fox in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

  • Fox using Fire Fox to stall a ledge in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

    Fox using Fire Fox to stall a ledge in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

  • Fox using Fire Fox in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.

    Fox using Fire Fox in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.

  • Fire Fox charging up in Super Smash. Bros. for Wii U.

    Fire Fox charging up in Super Smash. Bros. for Wii U.

  • Fire Fox as shown by the Move List in Ultimate.

    Fire Fox as shown by the Move List in Ultimate.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name
Japan Japanese ファイアフォックス, Fire Fox
UK English Fire Fox
France French Fusée Fox
Germany German Feuer-Fox
Spain Spanish Fox de fuego
Italy Italian Fuoco Fox
China Chinese 火狐烈焰
South Korea Korean 파이어폭스, Fire Fox
Netherlands Dutch Vuur-Fox
Russia Russian Огненный лис

Technical details[edit]

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