Max Malicious Moonsault
| Max Malicious Moonsault | |
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 Incineroar using Max Malicious Moonsault on Ken. | |
| User | Incineroar |
| Universe | Pokémon |
| Article on Bulbapedia | Malicious Moonsault (move) |
| “ | Incineroar grabs an opponent while engulfed in flames. It then repeatedly attacks the foe before slamming them back into a ring. Only one fighter can be grabbed, but the final blast deals damage to anyone nearby. | ” |
| —Description from Ultimate's Move List | ||
Max Malicious Moonsault (ハイパーダーククラッシャー改, Hyper Dark Crusher Modified) is Incineroar & Mario's Final Smash in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Overview
Incineroar rushes forward and grabs an opponent. If it connects, Incineroar will throw its opponent into a fighting ring and assault them with an uppercut, a dropkick and another uppercut before splashing them down with a headbutt, causing a giant explosion. In Sakurai's own words, it's even faster and fiercer than the Z-Move it's based on. While the move can only connect on a single opponent, subjecting them to the damage from Incineroar's attacks, the fiery explosion will damage anyone caught in the blast radius after the cutscene has ended.
Origin
Z-Moves are a mechanic introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon. They are an exceptionally powerful variant of the move they are based on. To use a Z-Move, a Pokémon must be holding the Z-Crystal corresponding to the intended move, and their trainer must have a Z-Ring. All Pokémon are capable of using type-dependent Z-Moves, but a select group of Pokémon have signature Z-Moves.
Malicious Moonsault is a Dark-type Z-Move exclusive to Incineroar, which acts as a powered-up version of its signature move, Darkest Lariat. The animation of the move has Incineroar leaping high into the air and landing on the opponent stomach first, creating a massive explosion that engulfs the ring. Contrary to its English name, it is not a moonsault, hence the attack in the Final Smash landing headfirst. Its base power is 180, although its damage output is doubled if its target has used Minimize. Like other Z-Moves, it has a PP of 1.
When initiating the attack, the Incinium Z will flash on the screen. This reflects how it, along with other Z-Crystals, shows on-screen in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon when the Z-Move is activated.
Gallery
Max Malicious Moonsault as shown by a Skill Preview in Ultimate.
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| Neutral special | Darkest Lariat |
| Side special | Alolan Whip |
| Up special | Cross Chop |
| Down special | Revenge |
| Final Smash | Max Malicious Moonsault |
