Thrust Uppercut

Thrust Uppercut
The Mii Brawler using Thrust Uppercut.
User	Mii Brawler
Universe	Super Smash Bros.

Thrust Uppercut (突き上げアッパーカット , Thrust Uppercut) is one of three up special moves usable by Mii Brawlers in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It serves as a replacement for Piston Punch from Super Smash Bros. 4.

Overview

When used, the Mii Brawler performs a jumping uppercut that deals five hits in total, with the last hit occurring after the Brawler switches hands. That last hit deals moderate vertical knockback, being able to KO at high percents, especially near the top blast line. At high percents, it can combo from multiple up aerials as a KO combo, much like Mario and his Super Jump Punch. It grants the Brawler's arm brief intangibility from frames 3 to 7. Compared to the attack it replaces, Thrust Uppercut boasts a higher damage output and travels at a slight angle, which can make it considerably more useful for recovery, and it can even be angled to provide even more horizontal momentum. However, due to the game's new knockback mechanics, this trait can sometimes cause the recovery attempt to fail if the Mii is knocked offstage from behind, as the move will always be angled forwards depending on which direction the player is facing in.

Instructional quote

Move List

Rises into the air with an uppercut, and then unleashes a powerful punch at the end.

Origin

The move originates from the Super Smash Bros. universe and games, and is likely based on Mario's Super Jump Punch.

Gallery

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  Thrust Uppercut as shown by the Move List in Ultimate.

Names in other languages

Language	Name
Japanese	突き上げアッパーカット
English	Thrust Uppercut
French (NTSC)	Uppercut ascensionnel
German	Raketenhaken
Spanish (NTSC)	Gancho demoleador
Italian	Montante penetrante
Chinese (Simplified)	冲天上勾拳
Chinese (Traditional)	衝天上勾拳
Korean	스러스트 어퍼컷, Thrust Uppercut
Dutch	Vliegende Uppercut
Russian	Реактивный апперкот

Trivia

• Contrary to the move's description, prior to version 4.0.0 the final hit of the move had very weak knockback, making Thrust Uppercut the weakest of Mii Brawler's up specials overall. The move was considerably buffed in this version, granting it KO potential at high percents.

Mii Brawler's special moves
Neutral special	Shot Put	Flashing Mach Punch	Exploding Side Kick
Side special	Onslaught	Burning Dropkick	Suplex
Up special	Soaring Axe Kick	Helicopter Kick	Thrust Uppercut
Down special	Head-On Assault	Feint Jump	Counter Throw
Final Smash	Omega Blitz