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*{{nerf|Down throw deals slightly less damage.}}
*{{nerf|Down throw deals slightly less damage.}}
*{{change|Up tilt sends opponents at a higher trajectory, weakening its use as a KO move but enhancing its combo utility.}}
*{{change|Up tilt sends opponents at a higher trajectory, weakening its use as a KO move but enhancing its combo utility.}}
*{{change|Down tilt sends opponents at a more horizontal trajectory, weakening its use as a combo move but allowing it to set up edgeguards earlier.}}
*{{change|Falcon Dive has more intense visual effects.}}
*{{change|Falcon Dive has more intense visual effects.}}


The following moves appear visually unchanged:
The following moves appear visually unchanged:
*[[Forward tilt]]
*[[Forward tilt]]
*[[Down tilt]]
*[[Forward smash]]
*[[Forward smash]]
*[[Up smash]]
*[[Up smash]]

Revision as of 22:17, September 13, 2014

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This article is about Captain Falcon's appearance in Super Smash Bros. 4. For the character in other contexts, see Captain Falcon.
Captain Falcon
in Super Smash Bros. 4
Captain Falcon
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Universe F-Zero
Other playable appearances in SSB
in Melee
in Brawl
Availability Starter
Final Smash Blue Falcon
Captain Falcon (SSB4)

Captain Falcon was confirmed on July 14, 2014 to be a returning character for Super Smash Bros. 4, the same date that F-Zero X was released for the Nintendo 64 in Japan in 1998. He was revealed in a newcomer trailer for Lucina and Robin. His appearance has been upgraded since his last appearance.

Confirmed information

  • Buff Falcon Punch now moves Captain Falcon a fair distance forwards, improving the move's range.
  • Buff Raptor Boost has been buffed again. It deals more damage, covers more range, and has gained more KO power.
  • Buff Neutral attack 3 has been strengthened.
  • Buff Back throw has received more KO power. It also deals 1% more damage.
  • Buff Falcon Dive has a much faster startup, and covers more distance while losing less momentum.
  • Buff Knee is buffed.
  • Nerf Down throw deals slightly less damage.
  • Change Up tilt sends opponents at a higher trajectory, weakening its use as a KO move but enhancing its combo utility.
  • Change Down tilt sends opponents at a more horizontal trajectory, weakening its use as a combo move but allowing it to set up edgeguards earlier.
  • Change Falcon Dive has more intense visual effects.

The following moves appear visually unchanged:

Special Moves

In Super Smash Bros. 4, special moves can be swapped out for different variants, but Captain Falcon's have yet to be seen. His confirmed special moves are as follows:

Special Move Basic Custom 1 Custom 2
Neutral Special Falcon Punch - -
Side Special Raptor Boost - -
Up Special Falcon Dive - -
Down Special Falcon Kick Falcon Kick Fury -
Final Smash Blue Falcon - -

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