Overview

 
Ganondorf using Flame Choke against Link in Brawl.

Ganondorf's side special in Brawl is Flame Choke. Ganondorf boosts forward with one dark magic-infused hand outstretched and grabs an opponent by the neck before dropping them to the ground. As it is a command grab, Flame Choke cannot be shielded. It can potentially be used continuously to tech chase opponents; alternatively, Ganondorf can follow up with several of his moves, making Flame Choke a combo starter.

If used in the air, Ganondorf will forcefully slam the opponent down to the ground. If used offstage, this will result in an instant KO called Ganoncide. However, unlike in Smash 4, where this tactic will always result in victory for Ganondorf, in Brawl, using Ganoncide is unpredictable and can result in a win, a loss, or even Sudden Death.

Hitboxes

Effect Damage Base knockback Knockback scaling
Darkness 9% (ground), 12% (air) 60/60 100/100

Timing

Flame Choke has super armor on frames 17-41.

Grounded

Grab 16-31
Animation length 60
                                                                                                                     
Legend (1 square = 1 frame)
 
Lag time
 
Grab

Aerial

Grab 19-31
Animation length 60
                                                                                                                       
Legend (1 square = 1 frame)
 
Lag time
 
Grab

Flame Choke followup list

Able to follow up with: Characters
Down tilt only              
Jab and down tilt    
Forward tilt and down tilt   
Jab, forward tilt and down tilt    
Jab, forward tilt, down tilt and down smash                   

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