Originally appeared in: Street Fighter
Rival battle: Sakura
Final battle: Gouki
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Ryu
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After defeating Sagat in the first Street Fighter tournament, Ryu goes on another journey when he hears rumours of a martial artist who uses a mysterious power.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Hadouken Fireball
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P
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Ryu focuses energy through his palms and fires a surging punch across the screen. The projectile moves faster when a stronger button is used.
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Shakunetsu Hadouken
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P
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Ryu shoots a flaming variant of the Hadouken, which can knock over opponents in close range. The projectile moves faster when a stronger button is used.
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Dragon Punch
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P
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Ryu rises off the ground while punching upwards, knocking down his opponent on impact. He ascends higher when a stronger button is used.
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Hurricane Kick
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K
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Ryu moves forward through the air while spinning around an axis with his leg extended, knocking down his opponent on impact. This move can be performed in midair. The move covers more horizontal distance when a stronger button is used.
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Hadou no Kamae
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TAUNT
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Ryu performs the motion for a fireball but does not fire one. The purpose of this move is to confuse opponents. The recovery time for this move is much faster than a real fireball.
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Move list (Command normals)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Sakotsu Wari
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+ MP
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Ryu pulls his fist back and strikes forward and down, potentially hitting twice. This is an overhead strike that can hit characters who are crouch blocking.
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Senpuu Kyaku
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+ MK
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Ryu hops forward, doing a single spinning kick similar to a Hurricane Kick.
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Move list (Super Combos)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Shinkuu Hadouken
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P
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Ryu fires a version of the Hadouken Fireball that can hit his opponent multiple times. It has a fire effect at level 3.
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Shinkuu Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku
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K
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Ryu performs a version of the Hurricane Kick that draws his opponent in and potentially hits multiple times. The distance of the vacuum effect is larger at higher levels.
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Zero Counter 1
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P while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Ryu performs a Dragon Punch.
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Zero Counter 2
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K while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Ryu performs a sweep kick.
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter
Rival battle: Vega
Final battle: Sagat
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Adon
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Sagat's former disciple, he believes that his former master has disgraced the Muay Thai style with his defeat at the hands of Ryu.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Rising Jaguar
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K
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Adon leaps diagonally into the air with a knee strike, which hits up to two times and knocks his opponent down. He leaps higher when a stronger button is used.
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Jaguar Tooth
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K
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Adon somersaults forward while swinging his leg around. He jumps higher when a stronger button is used (which reduces the horizontal distance covered).
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Jaguar Kick
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K
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Adon jumps high into the air and thrusts downward toward his opponent with a kick. He drops at a wider angle when a stronger button is used.
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Move list (Command normals)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Jaguar Crunch
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+ MP
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Adon takes a step forward and strikes with his elbow, potentially hitting twice. This is an overhead strike that can hit characters who are crouch blocking.
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Jutting Kick
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+ MK
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Adon kicks high into the air from a crouched position.
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Move list (Super Combos)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Jaguar Fury
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K
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Adon performs two Jaguar Kicks in quick succession. He does a third Jaguar Kick at level 3.
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Jaguar Variable Assault
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P
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Adon dashes forward and hits his opponent with a series of quick strikes. He knocks the opponent into the air for a final strike at level 3.
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Zero Counter 1
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P while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Adon performs multiple quick hand strikes.
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Zero Counter 2
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K while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Adon performs a Rising Jaguar.
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter II
Rival battle: Gen
Final battle: Vega
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Chun-Li
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A female detective who is pursuing a criminal organization that may have been involved in the disappearance of her father.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Lightning Kick
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KKKKK
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Chun-Li unleashes a flurry of rapid kicks. She kicks faster when a stronger button is used.
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Spinning Air Kick
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Hold for 2 seconds, then +K
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Chun-Li jumps high into the air while spinning her legs around in kicks, which knocks her opponent over on impact. The move hits more times when a stronger button is used.
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Kikouken Fireball
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P
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Chun-Li shoots an energy ball across the screen. The projectile moves faster when a stronger button is used.
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Axe Kick
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K
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Chun-Li does a handstand and then kicks downward with a straight leg. This is an overhead strike that can hit characters who are crouch blocking. The move covers more horizontal distance when a stronger button is used.
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Move list (Command normals)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Wall Jump
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D-Pad in the opposite direction when jumping onto the edge of the screen
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Chun-Li can jump off the edges of the screen.
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Yousou Kyaku
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+ MK in midair
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Chun-Li holds a straight leg in a head stomp.
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Kaku Kyaku Raku
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+ HK
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Chun-Li backflips high into the air, coming down with a kick.
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Move list (Super Combos)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Kikoushou
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P
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Chun-Li produces a large fireball directly in front of her.
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Senretsu Kyaku
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Hold for 2 seconds, then +K
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Chun-Li moves forward quickly while performing a series of Lightning Kicks. She has a brief period of invulnerability at the beginning of the move (allowing her to pass through projectiles).
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Hazan Tenshou Kyaku
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Hold for 2 seconds, then +K
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Chun-Li performs a more powerful version of her Spinning Air Kick that can hit more times.
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Zero Counter 1
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P while blocking
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After interrupting her opponent's attack, Chun-Li thrusts both hands out.
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Zero Counter 2
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K while blocking
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After interrupting her opponent's attack, Chun-Li performs a sweep kick.
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Originally appeared in: Final Fight
Rival battle: Rose
Final battle: Vega
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Guy
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One of the three heroes from Final Fight. Guy is warned by his master, Zeku, of an emerging threat to the world, so he seeks to stop this mysterious new evil.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Bushin Izuna Drop
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P
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Guy curls into a ball and leaps across the screen in an arc. He leaps farther when a stronger button is used. This maneuver can be interrupted at any time by pressing P: if he is next to his opponent, he performs a body slam (Bushin Izuna Otoshi); otherwise, he performs an elbow drop (Izuna no Hiji Otoshi).
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Dashing Crescent
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K
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Guy runs towards his opponent, which can be followed up with another K. The effect of the follow-up depends on the initial button used: Guy stops short with LK (Kyuuteishi), does a sweep kick with MK (Kage Sukui), or does a jumping turnaround kick with HK (Kubikari).
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Whirlwind Kick
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K
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Guy jumps into the air at a diagonal angle and spins around an axis with his leg extended, which knocks his opponent over on impact. The move ascends higher and hits more times when a stronger button is used.
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Houzantou
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P
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Guy crouches and spins forward, then stands with a backfist that knocks his opponent far back. He travels further when a stronger button is used.
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Move list (Command normals)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Wall Jump
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D-Pad in the opposite direction when jumping onto the edge of the screen
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Guy can jump off the edges of the screen.
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Bushin Gokusaken
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LP MP HP HK
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Guy performs his multi-hit combo from Final Fight: a backfist, an underhand punch, an elbow strike, and a hop kick that knocks the opponent away.
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Hiji Otoshi
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+ MP in midair
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Guy thrusts downward with an elbow.
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Kubi Kudaki
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+ MP
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Guy smashes downward with an elbow, hitting up to two times. This is an overhead strike that can hit characters who are crouch blocking.
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Kamaitachi
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+ HK
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Guy does a backflip kick.
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Move list (Super Combos)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Bushin Hassou Ken
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P
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Guy jumps diagonally upward and pummels his opponent high into the air with a series of strikes.
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Bushin Gourai Kyaku
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K
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Guy dashes toward his opponent and performs a series of punches, ending with a reverse hook kick.
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Bushin Muso Renge
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P
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Guy performs a barrage of punches and kicks, with the screen flashing on each attack.
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Zero Counter 1
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P while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Guy performs an elbow strike.
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Zero Counter 2
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K while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Guy performs a sweep kick.
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter
Rival battle: Dan
Final battle: Ryu
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Ken
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Ryu's former training partner. Ken seeks to challenge Ryu once again in order to test his strength and not be outdone by his rival.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Hadouken Fireball
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P
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Ken focuses energy through his palms and fires a surging punch across the screen. The projectile moves faster when a stronger button is used.
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Dragon Punch
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P
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Ken rises off the ground while punching upwards, knocking down his opponent on impact. The move ascends higher and hits more times when a stronger button is used, and Ken has a flaming fist when the move is performed with HP .
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Hurricane Kick
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K
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Ken moves forward through the air while spinning around an axis with his leg extended, potentially hitting multiple times since it does not knock the opponent down. This move can be performed in midair. The move covers more horizontal distance when a stronger button is used.
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Zenpou Tenshin
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P
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Ken rolls forward. He rolls farther when a stronger button is used. This move can pass through opponents (if close enough) but not attacks.
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Zentou
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TAUNT
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Ken rolls a short distance forward, falls, then flips back to a standing position. The purpose of this move is to confuse opponents. He is vulnerable while doing this.
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Move list (Command normals)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Inazuma Kakato Wari
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+ MK
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Ken kicks high into the air, then brings his leg down like an axe chop, hitting up to two times. This is an overhead strike that can hit characters who are crouch blocking.
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Move list (Super Combos)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Shouryuu Reppa
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P
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Ken performs a low Dragon Punch, then a high Dragon Punch. He does two low Dragon Punches and has a flaming fist for the high Dragon Punch at level 3.
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Shinryuuken
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K
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Ken performs a powerful spinning Dragon Punch that ascends upward, drawing in nearby opponents. The distance of the vacuum effect is larger at higher levels.
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Zero Counter 1
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P while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Ken performs a Dragon Punch.
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Zero Counter 2
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K while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Ken performs a roundhouse kick.
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter II
Rival battle: Zangief
Final battle: Vega
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Dhalsim
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A returning character from Street Fighter II. An Indian yogi who gets involved in the recent events to raise money for his poor village.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Yoga Fire
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P
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Dhalsim spews a fireball across the screen. The projectile moves faster but not as far when a stronger button is used. It knocks the opponent over on impact when the move is performed with MP or HP .
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Yoga Flame
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P
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Dhalsim breathes a large mass of flame in front of him, which knocks the opponent over on impact. He holds the flame for longer when a stronger button is used.
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Yoga Blast
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K
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Dhalsim breathes a large mass of flame at a diagonal angle in front of him, which knocks the opponent over on impact. He holds the flame for longer when a stronger button is used.
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Yoga Teleport Forward
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+ all three P or K simultaneously
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Dhalsim disappears and reappears the entire screen ahead with P or half the screen ahead with K.
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Yoga Teleport Backward
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+ all three P or K simultaneously
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Dhalsim disappears and reappears the entire screen back with P or half the screen back with K.
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Yoga Escape
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K when knocked down
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Dhalsim teleports away after being knocked down.
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Move list (Command normals)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Short Attacks
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+P or K
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Dhalsim can perform shorter, quicker attacks without stretching his arms by holding . This works while standing, crouching, or jumping.
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Forward Chop
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+ LP
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Dhalsim quickly jabs his open hand forward.
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Downward Chop
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+ LP
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Dhalsim chops his hand downward. He holds his hand up while the button is held and chops when it is released, allowing the player to time the attack (though he chops eventually even if the button is still held). If held for at least a second, it is an overhead strike that can hit characters who are crouch blocking.
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Headbutt
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+ HP
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Dhalsim headbutts his opponent, hitting up to two times.
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Yoga Mummy
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+ HP in midair
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Dhalsim spins downward head first like a drill.
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Yoga Spear
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+K in midair
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Dhalsim spins downward feet first like a drill. The angle depends on the button used, with LK falling closer to horizontal, MK at a 45° angle, and HK falling closer to vertical.
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Move list (Super Combos)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Yoga Inferno
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P
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Dhalsim belches a chain of fireballs in front of him. The flames draw his opponent inward.
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Yoga Strike
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K
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Dhalsim jumps diagonally upward and tries to grab his opponent (if airborne) to slam them into the ground with his legs.
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Yoga Tempest
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P
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Dhalsim breathes a large mass of flame in front of him, similar to the Yoga Flame but lasting longer and potentially hitting more times.
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Zero Counter 1
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P while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Dhalsim performs a knee strike followed by an upward hand chop.
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Zero Counter 2
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K while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Dhalsim performs a knee strike followed by a ground slide.
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter
Rival battle: Chun-Li
Final battle: Gouki
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Gen
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A returning fighter from the original Street Fighter. A Chinese assassin suffering from leukemia who enters the fighting scene once again to find a worthy opponent that can finish him off.
Gen has two fighting stances with entirely different movesets that he can switch between at any time.
The Mantis stance is a more defensive stance with faster but lighter attacks. He can chain light attacks into hard attacks in this stance.
Move list (Special moves (Mantis stance))
Name
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Command
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Description
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Ansatsu Ken: Ki-ryuu
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All three K simultaneously
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Gen changes to his Crane stance.
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Hyakurenkou
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PPPPP
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Gen chops his hand furiously in front of him. He chops faster when a stronger button is used.
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Gekirou
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K
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Gen jumps into the air while kicking diagonally upward, which knocks his opponent over on impact. He jumps slightly higher when a stronger button is used.
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Move list (Super Combos (Mantis stance))
Name
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Command
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Description
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Zan'ei
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P
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Gen charges through his opponent, continuing to cause injury even after he has moved through them.
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Shitenshuu
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P
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Gen unleashes a fury of hand chops before poking his opponent with a single finger. If the finger jab connects, a counter begins counting down above the opponent's head, causing damage on every second. The timer can be ended by attacking Gen. If the timer reaches zero without the opponent interrupting it, the opponent is knocked out and dizzied.
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Zero Counter 1
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P while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Gen performs a palm thrust.
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Zero Counter 2
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K while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Gen performs a rising kick.
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The Crane stance is a more offensive stance with slower but stronger attacks. His normals are complex but generally have superior reach and often can hit multiple times.
Move list (Special moves (Crane stance))
Name
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Command
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Description
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Ansatsu Ken: Sou-ryuu
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All three P simultaneously
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Gen changes to his Mantis stance.
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Jyasen
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Hold for 2 seconds, then +P
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Gen rolls along the ground, then unravels with an open-handed strike. He rolls further when a stronger button is used.
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Ouga
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Hold for 2 seconds, then +K
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Gen jumps to the corner of the screen. If no direction is held, he drops a short distance down with a kick. If is held, he drops down to the ground. If is held, he kicks downward across the screen. If is held, he jumps off the screen and darts across the screen over his opponent, and the player can again hold a direction to determine Gen's next action. If no direction is held, he flies over to the other side of the opponent. If is held (or the opponent is at the end of the stage and cannot move further back), Gen falls with a downward kick. If or is held, Gen does a diagonal kick in either direction.
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Move list (Super Combos (Crane stance))
Name
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Command
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Description
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Kouga
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K in midair
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Gen does multiple wall jumps and diving kicks.
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Jakouha
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K
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Gen jumps in front of him and tries to grab his opponent (if airborne) to slam them into the ground. He slams the opponent twice at level 3.
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Zero Counter 1
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P while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Gen performs a shoulder charge.
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Zero Counter 2
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K while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Gen performs a flying kick.
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter Zero 2
Rival battle: Sagat
Final battle: Ryu
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Sakura
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A Japanese schoolgirl who idolizes Ryu, whose fighting style she has imitated. Hoping for a match and an autograph with him, she cuts classes and goes on a journey around the world.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Hadouken Fireball
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P
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Sakura shoots a fireball. If the player presses P once, a small fireball is fired that travels three-quarters the width of the screen. If the player presses P twice, a larger fireball is fired that travels half the width of the screen. If the player presses P three times, a very large fireball is fired in front of Sakura that dissipates after moving only a slight distance.
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Shouoken
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P
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Sakura runs forward, then jumps in the air with a spinning uppercut that knocks her opponent over. She dashes a longer distance when a stronger button is used.
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Shunpuu Kyaku
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K
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Sakura jumps into the air and spins around an axis with her leg extended, moving forward in an arc and knocking her opponent over on impact. The move covers more distance when a stronger button is used.
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Sakura Otoshi
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K
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Sakura leaps high into the air with her arms and legs back. She jumps higher when a stronger button is used. This move can be followed up with P to perform a knifehand strike with both hands as she is landing, which knocks her opponent over on impact.
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Move list (Command normals)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Flower Kick
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+ MK
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Sakura performs a wide overhead kick. This is an overhead strike that can hit characters who are crouch blocking.
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Move list (Super Combos)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Shinkuu Hadouken
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P
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Sakura shoots a large fireball that can hit her opponent multiple times. The fireball shrinks as it travels the screen, dissipating completely before it reaches the end. It hits more times and does more damage when it is larger, so the move is most effective when performed near Sakura's opponent.
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Haru Ichiban
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K
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Sakura advances on her opponent while doing a series of low, sweeping, spinning kicks, ending with a high standing kick.
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Midare Zakura
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K
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Sakura performs a series of low Shouokens while moving across the screen, culminating in a high Shouoken. The move covers more distance when a stronger button is used.
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Zero Counter 1
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P while blocking
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After interrupting her opponent's attack, Sakura performs a jumping uppercut.
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Zero Counter 2
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K while blocking
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After interrupting her opponent's attack, Sakura performs a sweep kick.
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Originally appeared in: Final Fight
Rival battle: Sodom
Final battle: Guy
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Rolento
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One of the boss characters from Final Fight. An ex-Mad Gear member who wants to create his own utopic nation through underhanded methods.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Patriot Circle
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P (up to 3 times)
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Rolento slides forward while twirling his staff around in his hand. This move can be performed up to three times in quick succession, and the third hit knocks the opponent over.
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Mekon Delta Air Raid
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P
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Rolento rolls backwards. He rolls farther when a stronger button is used. If the player presses P again before he finishes his roll, he launches himself across the screen while swinging his staff downward. He launches himself further when a stronger button is used.
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Mekon Delta Escape
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K
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Rolento jumps back to the corner of the screen and then drops back down. He can attack on his way down.
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Mekon Delta Attack
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All three K simultaneously
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Rolento performs a backflip. If the player presses P again before the backflip is over, he rolls forward in a ball (with the distance depending on the strength of the punch used), which hurts opponents that he rolls into.
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Stinger
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K
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Rolento jumps high into the air. Pressing P or K before he lands throws a knife at an angle. The angle depends on the button used, with LP and LK being the closest to horizontal, LP and LK being the closest to 45°, and HP and HK being the closest to vertical.
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Move list (Command normals)
Name
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Command
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Description
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High Jump
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Rolento flips high into the air forward (potentially leaping over his opponent).
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Spike Rod
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+ MK in midair
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Rolento jabs his staff downward, which can be used to hit his opponent or bounce slightly off the ground.
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Fake Rod
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+ MK
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Rolento jabs his staff into the ground and uses it to support his weight.
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Move list (Super Combos)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Take No Prisoners
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K
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Rolento pulls a tripwire from the ground, which moves a short distance forward. If the wire catches the opponent, Rolento pulls the opponent onto a hook that appears overhead and drops them onto the ground.
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Mine Sweeper
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P
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Rolento rolls backwards while dropping several grenades. The grenades draw the opponent into each other as they explode.
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Zero Counter 1
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P while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Rolento performs a baton strike.
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Zero Counter 2
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K while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Rolento leaps to the other side of his opponent.
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter II
Rival battle: Birdie
Final battle: Ken
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Zangief
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Another returning character from Street Fighter II. A Soviet wrestler who travels around the world to show the strength of "the Great Motherland."
Move list (Special moves)
Name
|
Command
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Description
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Double Lariat
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All three P simultaneously
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Zangief spins around with his arms outstretched, knocking over opponents on impact. He is invulnerable above the waist while performing this move, allowing most projectiles to pass through him. He can move with and while spinning.
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Quick Double Lariat
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All three K simultaneously
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Zangief performs a Double Lariat that is faster but has a shorter duration. He can move with and while spinning.
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Screw Piledriver
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D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then P (close)
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Zangief grabs his opponent, jumps high into the air, then drives them head first into the ground while spinning. He ascends higher when a stronger button is used.
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Flying Powerbomb
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D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then K (far away)
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Zangief grabs his opponent, jumps, and slams them into the ground.
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Atomic Suplex
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D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then K (close)
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Zangief grabs his opponent and performs a grounded suplex followed by an aerial suplex.
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Banishing Fist
|
P
|
Zangief takes a step forward and does a low back hand slap. This move can neutralize projectiles.
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Move list (Command normals)
Name
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Command
|
Description
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Flying Body Attack
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+ HP while jumping diagonally
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Zangief drops with a body press.
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Double Knee Drop
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+ LK or + MK while jumping diagonally
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Zangief falls with his knees forward.
|
Dynamite Kick
|
+ MK
|
Zangief does a low kick.
|
Russian Kick
|
+ HK
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Zangief does a low kick that sweeps his opponent.
|
Kuuchuu Headbutt
|
+ MP or + HP during neutral jump
|
Zangief performs a headbutt in midair.
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Move list (Super Combos)
Name
|
Command
|
Description
|
Final Atomic Buster
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D-Pad in a 360° rotation twice, then P (close)
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Zangief grabs his opponent and performs a rolling suplex followed by a Screw Piledriver. He performs an additional rolling suplex at levels 2 and 3 and an additional Screw Piledriver at level 3.
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Aerial Russian Slam
|
K
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Zangief jumps in front of him and tries to grab his opponent (if airborne) to slam them into the ground. He performs a throw at level 1, a piledriver at level 2, and a powerbomb at level 3.
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Zero Counter 1
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P while blocking
|
After interrupting his opponent's attack, Zangief grabs them and does an elbow strike.
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Zero Counter 2
|
K while blocking
|
After interrupting his opponent's attack, Zangief performs a standing kick.
|
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter Zero
Rival battle: Rolento
Final battle: Vega
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Nash (Charlie)
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A member of the US military who seeks to crack down on corruption within the army's top brass, suspecting that some of its members are on Shadaloo's payroll.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
|
Command
|
Description
|
Sonic Boom
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Hold for 2 seconds, then +P
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Nash fires a circular energy wave across the screen by swinging his arm. The projectile moves faster when a stronger button is used.
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Somersault Shell
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Hold for 2 seconds, then +K
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Nash somersaults upward while kicking in an arc, which knocks his opponent over on impact. He somersaults higher when a stronger button is used. The move can hit twice when it is performed with HK .
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Move list (Command normals)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Jump Sobat
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+ MK or + MK
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Nash hops toward his opponent with a turning kick. This is an overhead strike that can hit characters who are crouch blocking.
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Step Kick
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+ HK or + HK
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Nash takes a step forward and kicks.
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Spin Back Knuckle
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+ HP
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Nash rotates around and swings his fist like a club.
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Move list (Super Combos)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Sonic Barrage
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Hold for 2 seconds, then +PPPPP
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Nash fires a Sonic Boom. He can launch multiple Sonic Booms in a row (up to two at level 1, three at level 2, and four at level 3) by continuing to press P.
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Crossfire Blitz
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Hold for 2 seconds, then +K
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Nash dashes forward while performing a series of fast kicks. He finishes with a backhand at level 2 and a backhand and an uppercut at level 3.
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Somersault Justice
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Hold for 2 seconds, then +K
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Nash performs two Somersault Shells in a row at level 1 and 2 or three Somersault Shells in a row at level 3.
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Zero Counter 1
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P while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Nash performs a Spin Back Knuckle.
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Zero Counter 2
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K while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Nash performs a sweep kick.
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter
Rival battle: Dhalsim
Final battle: Vega
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Birdie
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A participant from the original Street Fighter who was banned from competing and now works as a bouncer in England. He is interested in joining Shadaloo, so he sets out to prove his strength and gain membership.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Bullhead
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Hold for 2 seconds, then +P
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Birdie dashes forward with a headbutt that knocks his opponent over on impact. He dashes further when a stronger button is used.
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Bullhorn
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Hold any two P or K buttons for 1 second, then release
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Birdie turns around and headbutts his opponent. It does more damage if the buttons are held for longer.
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Choke Chain
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D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then P (close)
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Birdie grabs his opponent and whips them to the ground two times with his chain.
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Bandit Chain
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D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then K (close)
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Birdie grabs his opponent and swings them to the ground with his chain. He slams them one time with LK , two times with MK , and three times with HK .
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Move list (Command normals)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Body Press
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+ HP
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Birdie drops with a body press.
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Move list (Super Combos)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Jackhammer
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Hold for 2 seconds, then +P
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Birdie dashes forward and headbutts his opponent multiple times.
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Bull Revenger
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P or K
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Birdie leaps into the air from across the screen, grabs his opponent, and slams them into the ground with his chain. He slams the opponent one time at level 1 and 2 and two times at level 3, and he also follows up with a headbutt at level 3. He leaps close with P and far with K.
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Zero Counter 1
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P while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Birdie performs a headbutt.
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Zero Counter 2
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K while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Birdie does a front kick.
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter Zero
Rival battle: Gouki
Final battle: Vega
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Rose
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A fortune teller who wields Soul Power. She has sensed Vega's evil presence and is on a mission to seal his dark power.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Soul Reflect
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P
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Rose whips her scarf down in front of her. If it hits an opponent, it directly damages and knocks over the opponent, but it can also be used to absorb projectiles with LP or reflect them back toward her opponent with MP or HP . Absorbed projectiles increase Rose's Super Combo gauge and increase the damage of her next Soul Spark.
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Soul Spark
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P
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Rose lashes her scarf straight out as a soul sphere shoots down it. The projectile moves faster when a stronger button is used.
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Soul Throw
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P
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Rose jumps upward at a diagonal angle. If she intercepts an airborne opponent, she grabs and throws them down to the ground.
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Soul Spiral
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K
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Rose steps forward and spins her scarf like a drill, which knocks her opponent over on impact. She steps slightly further when a stronger button is used.
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Move list (Command normals)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Slide Kick
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+ MK
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Rose does a slide kick forward.
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Move list (Super Combos)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Aura Soul Spark
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P
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Rose does a version of her Soul Spark that can hit multiple times. She precedes it with a rolling kick at level 2 or a scarf swipe at level 3.
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Aura Soul Throw
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P
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Rose does a more powerful version of her Air Throw. She has to catch an airborne opponent to connect with this move at level 1, but she pummels her opponent into the air with grounded strikes at levels 2 and 3.
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Soul Illusion
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K
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Rose creates afterimages of herself that mimic her normal attacks. Lasts for a timed duration or until Rose is hit.
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Zero Counter 1
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P while blocking
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After interrupting her opponent's attack, Rose grabs and switches positions with them.
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Zero Counter 2
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K while blocking
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After interrupting her opponent's attack, Rose performs a sweep kick.
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Originally appeared in: Final Fight
Rival battle: Ken
Final battle: Guy
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Sodom
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A surviving member of the Mad Gear Gang from the original Final Fight. He seeks to find strong fighters worthy of joining his revived Mad Gear gang.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Jigoku Scrape
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P
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Sodom charges forward and performs a strike with his jitte. He performs a different strike, each traveling slightly further, depending on the strength of the punch used. He slashes inward with LP , at an upward angle with MP , or downward with HP . The move knocks over the opponent when it is performed with HP .
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Butsumetsu Buster
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D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then P (close)
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Sodom grabs his opponent, jumps up, and slams them into the ground. He jumps higher when a stronger button is used.
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Daikyou Burning
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D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then K (close)
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Sodom impales his opponent with his jitte and runs across the screen while dragging them into the ground.
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Shiraha Catch
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K
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Sodom closes his arms together. If his opponent attacks him while he is doing this, Sodom catches the opponent and throws them across the screen.
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Kouten Okiagari
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P when knocked down
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Sodom rolls away from his opponent.
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Tengu Walking
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K when knocked down
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Sodom catches himself by sticking his jitte in the ground, then uses them to walk forward.
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Move list (Super Combos)
Name
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Command
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Description
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Meido no Miyage
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P
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Sodom performs a series of jitte strikes in succession. He jumps into the air for a final strike at level 3.
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Tenchuu Satsu
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D-Pad in a 360° rotation twice, then P (close)
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Sodom grabs his opponent, jumps into the air, and slams them into the ground twice. He drags the opponent along the ground after slamming them at level 3.
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Zero Counter 1
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P while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Sodom performs an upward jitte strike.
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Zero Counter 2
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K while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Sodom performs a low sliding kick.
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter
Rival battle: Adon
Final battle: Ryu
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Sagat
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After being scarred for life by Ryu at the end of the first Street Fighter tournament, Sagat seeks to reclaim his title as the Emperor of Muay Thai.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
|
Command
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Description
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Tiger Shot
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P or K
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Sagat punches into the air, shooting a crescent-shaped projectile across the screen. If performed with P, he shoots a high shot while standing; if performed with K, he shoots a low shot while kneeling. The projectile moves faster when a stronger button is used.
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Tiger Blow
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P
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Sagat rises off the ground while punching upwards, knocking down his opponent on impact. The move ascends higher and hits more times when a stronger button is used.
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Tiger Crush
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K
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Sagat jumps forward, ramming his opponent with his knee, hitting up to two times and knocking his opponent over. The move covers more horizontal distance when a stronger button is used.
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Move list (Super Combos)
Name
|
Command
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Description
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Tiger Cannon
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P
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Sagat fires a large Tiger Shot that can hit multiple times.
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Tiger Raid
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K
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Sagat performs a barrage of kicks, finishing with a flying side kick. The final kick is flaming at level 3.
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Tiger Genocide
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K
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Sagat leaps ahead with a Tiger Crush and follows it up with a Tiger Blow. He performs two Tiger Blows at level 3.
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Angry Charge
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TAUNT
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The scar on Sagat's chest glows, momentarily pausing gameplay, and he clutches it, which empowers his next Tiger Blow.
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Zero Counter 1
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P while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Sagat performs a Tiger Blow.
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Zero Counter 2
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K while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Sagat performs a standing kick.
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Originally appeared in: Super Street Fighter II X
Rival battle: Ryu
Final battle: Gen
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Gouki (Akuma)
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Gouki, much like Ryu, travels the world, searching for opponents worthy enough to match the might of the Satsui no Hadou. He expresses interest in Ryu's potential.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
|
Command
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Description
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Gou Hadouken
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P
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Gouki focuses energy through his palms and fires a surging punch across the screen, which knocks over opponents in close range. The projectile moves faster when a stronger button is used.
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Zankuu Hadouken
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P in midair
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Gouki shoots a single-handed Hadouken at a diagonal angle downward in midair. The projectile moves faster when a stronger button is used.
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Shakunetsu Hadouken
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P
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Gouki shoots a flaming variant of the Hadouken, which hits multiple times and knocks down opponents on impact. The projectile moves faster and hits more times when a stronger button is used.
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Gou Shouryuuken
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P
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Gouki rises off the ground while punching upwards, knocking down his opponent on impact. The move ascends higher and hits more times when a stronger button is used.
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Tatsumaki Zankuukyaku
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K
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Gouki moves forward through the air while spinning around an axis with his leg extended, tossing his opponent into the air to potentially hit again. This move can be performed in midair. The move covers more horizontal distance when a stronger button is used.
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Hyakki Shuu
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P
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Gouki somersaults forward. He performs a sliding sweep when he lands. Alternatively, the move can be followed up with P for a palm strike or K for a falling kick. When Gouki is near his opponent, he can throw them with P or K instead. He somersaults further when a stronger button is used.
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Zenpou Tenshin
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P
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Gouki jumps forward, then rolls along the ground. He rolls farther when a stronger button is used. This move can pass through opponents (if close enough) but not attacks.
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Ashura Senkuu Forward
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+ all three P or K simultaneously
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Gouki glides forward. He is invulnerable in this state. He moves across the entire screen with P or half the screen with K.
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Ashura Senkuu Backward
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+ all three P or K simultaneously
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Gouki glides backward. He is invulnerable in this state. He moves across the entire screen with P or half the screen with K.
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Move list (Command normals)
Name
|
Command
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Description
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Tenma Kuujin Kyaku
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+ MK before the apex of the jump while flipping forward in the air
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Gouki dive kicks diagonally downward.
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Zugai Hasatsu
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+ MP
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Gouki performs an open-handed chop, potentially hitting twice. This is an overhead strike that can hit characters who are crouch blocking.
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Senpuu Kyaku
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+ MK
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Gouki hops forward, doing a single spinning kick similar to a Tatsumaki Zankuukyaku.
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Move list (Super Combos)
Name
|
Command
|
Description
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Messatsu Gou Hadou
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P
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Gouki fires a version of the Gou Hadouken Fireball that can hit his opponent multiple times.
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Messatsu Gou Shouryuu
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P
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Gouki performs a low Gou Shouryuuken, then a high Gou Shouryuuken. He does two low Gou Shouryuukens at level 3.
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Tenma Gou Zankuu
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P in midair
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Gouki fires a larger, more powerful Zankuu Hadouken at his opponent.
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Shun Goku Satsu
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LP LP LK HP (at max level)
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Gouki glides to his opponent, then performs a series of attacks that cannot be seen as the screen flashes white. The Super Combo gauge must be at level 3 to perform this move.
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Zero Counter 1
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P while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Gouki performs a Gou Shouryuuken.
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Zero Counter 2
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K while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Gouki performs a sweep kick.
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter II
Rival battle: Nash
Final battle: Ryu
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Vega (M. Bison)
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The leader of the world criminal organization Shadaloo. His actions involve drug trafficking and arms dealing, among others. As a result, he and his organization have gained a great deal of notoriety.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
|
Command
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Description
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Psycho Shot
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Hold for 2 seconds, then +P
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Vega throws a fireball across the screen. The projectile travels slightly farther when a stronger button is used.
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Double Knee Press
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Hold for 2 seconds, then +K
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Vega leaps forward while kicking down with each leg, which knocks down his opponent on impact. The move covers more horizontal distance when a stronger button is used.
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Head Press
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Hold for 2 seconds, then +K
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Vega flies into the air and stomps his opponent's head. After bouncing off his opponent's head, he can dive down again with a fist infused with psycho power (Somersault Skull Diver) by pressing P, which can be aimed with and .
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Skull Diver
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Hold for 2 seconds, then +P
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Vega flies into the air toward his opponent. This move can be followed by P to dive his opponent with a fist infused with psycho power, which can be aimed with and .
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Warp Forward
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+ all three P or K simultaneously
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Vega disappears and reappears the entire screen ahead with P or half the screen ahead with K.
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Warp Backward
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+ all three P or K simultaneously
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Vega disappears and reappears the entire screen back with P or half the screen back with K.
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Move list (Super Combos)
Name
|
Command
|
Description
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Psycho Crusher
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Hold for 2 seconds, then +P
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Vega spirals toward his opponent while infused with psycho energy. He travels farther at levels 2 and 3.
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Knee Press Nightmare
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Hold for 2 seconds, then +K
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Vega does two consecutive Double Knee Press maneuvers. He finishes with a sliding sweep at level 3.
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Zero Counter 1
|
P while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Vega performs a standing punch.
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Zero Counter 2
|
K while blocking
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After interrupting his opponent's attack, Vega warps behind them.
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Originally appeared in: Street Fighter Zero
Rival battle: Guy
Final battle: Sagat
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Dan
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Dan's father was killed by Sagat after gouging Sagat's eye out. Dan developed his own style called Saikyou-ryuu ("Strongest Style"), and sets out to avenge his father's death.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
|
Command
|
Description
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Gadouken
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P
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Dan focuses his energy and throws a very short-ranged fireball directly in front of him with a single hand. The projectile travels slightly farther when a stronger button is used.
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Kouryuuken
|
P
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Dan rises off the ground while punching upwards, knocking down his opponent on impact. He ascends higher when a stronger button is used.
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Dankuukyaku
|
K
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Dan leaps forward and performs a sequence of kicks in midair that knock his opponent over on impact. He performs a knee strike with LK , a knee strike and a kick with MK , and a knee strike and two kicks with HK . This move can be performed in midair.
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Zenten Chouhatsu
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TAUNT
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Dan rolls forward, then performs his taunt.
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Kouten Chouhatsu
|
TAUNT
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Dan rolls backwards, then performs his taunt.
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Move list (Command normals)
Name
|
Command
|
Description
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Chouhatsu
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TAUNT
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Dan's taunt uniquely can be performed multiple times per round and increases the power in his Super Combo gauge.
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Kuuchuu Chouhatsu
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TAUNT in midair
|
Dan can perform his taunt in midair.
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Shami Chouhatsu
|
+ TAUNT
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Dan can perform his taunt while crouching.
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Move list (Super Combos)
Name
|
Command
|
Description
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Chouhatsu Densetsu
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TAUNT
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Dan rolls forward multiple times, stopping each time to taunt.
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Shinkuu Gadouken
|
P
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Dan fires a version of the Gadouken Fireball that can hit his opponent multiple times.
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Hisshou Buraiken
|
K
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Dan performs a barrage of kicks at level 1, a barrage of punches ending with a Gadouken and a Kouryuuken at level 2, and combination of both at level 3.
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Kouryuu Rekka
|
K
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Dan performs a single low Kouryuuken, followed by a high Kouryuuken.
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Zero Counter 1
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P while blocking
|
After interrupting his opponent's attack, Dan knocks his opponent away by flexing his bicep.
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Zero Counter 2
|
K while blocking
|
After interrupting his opponent's attack, Dan performs a sweep kick.
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