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Darkest Lariat

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Darkest Lariat
File:DarkestLariat.gif
Incineroar using Darkest Lariat on Ryu.
User Incineroar
Universe Pokémon
Article on Bulbapedia Darkest Lariat (move)

Darkest Lariat (DDラリアット, DD Lariat) is Incineroar's neutral special move in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Overview

Darkest Lariat is a move that has Incineroar extend its hands out and begin spinning rapidly. The move sports a hitbox with transcendent priority throughout the duration of the attack. Incineroar can move along the ground while using it, similar to the grounded version of Spinning Kong and Mach Tornado. When using the move, Incineroar can completely negate projectiles, as shown in the picture.

Origin

Darkest Lariat in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

Darkest Lariat is a Dark-type move introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon, and is the signature move of Incineroar. It has 85 base power, and ignores all changes to the opponent's Defense and Evasion stats.

Trivia

  • The move's properties bear a major resemblance to - and is likely directly inspired by - the Double Lariat; an attack originated by Mike Haggar from the Final Fight series. However, the move has been adopted and is arguably more commonly associated with Zangief from the Street Fighter series.
    • When explaining the move, Sakurai compared Incineroar to a "Red Cyclone", which is a reference to Zangief's nickname.
  • If Darkest Lariat is used right when Incineroar bounces on top of the ropes of Boxing Ring, it will launch itself incredibly high. This is presumably due to the move altering Incineroar's falling speed while it is used.