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[[Image:NessFire.jpg|thumb|right|Ness's PK Fire.]]
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'''PK Fire''' (called '''PSI Fire''' in the English version of ''[[Earthbound]]'') is a [[special move]] that can be performed by both [[Ness]] and [[Lucas]]. It's a projectile attack that fires a bolt that travels in a straight line until it hits an enemy or destructible portion of a stage. If it does not hit either of the aforementioned objects within a few feet, then it disappears. '''PK Fire''' differs between the two characters that use it.
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|caption=Ness and Lucas using PK Fire in ''Ultimate''.
|user=[[Ness]]
|user2=[[Lucas]]
|universe={{uv|EarthBound}}
|interwiki=wikibound
|interwikiname=WikiBound
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'''PK Fire''' ({{ja|ＰＫファイヤー|Pīkei Faiyā}}, ''PK Fire'') (called '''PSI Fire''' in the English version of ''{{b|EarthBound|game}}'') is [[Ness]]'s [[neutral special move]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', and has been his [[side special move]] since ''Melee'', as well as [[Lucas]]' side special move since ''Brawl''.
==Overview==
When performed, the character fires a yellow, lightning-bolt shaped projectile that travels in a straight line until it hits an enemy or destructible portion of a stage, at which point it explodes into flames. If it does not hit either of the aforementioned objects within a few feet or hits a wall, then it dissipates. The way the PK Fire moves and explodes differs between the two ''EarthBound'' fighters.


===Ness===
===Ness===
In all games of the Smash series, Ness's '''PK Fire''' explodes into a pillar of fire that hits an enemy multiple times, which can lead to potential combos while the enemy is stunned. When Ness fires his '''PK Fire''' in midair, the projectile is fired diagonally downwards that creates a falling pillar of fire if the move connects. Ness can use this move to preform the [[Zapjump|PK Jump]].
Ness' PK Fire has been almost the same through the entire [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Smash Bros.'' series]]. Ness's PK Fire travels forward at an angle on the ground, while it travels diagonally downwards if used in mid-air. If Ness' PK Fire hits, it explodes into a stationary pillar of fire that hits his opponent(s) several times. In midair, however, it falls down slowly until it hits the ground or dissipates. [[Directional Influence|DI]] is not very effective against it, which allows Ness to combo his opponent or use one of his finishers while the enemy is stunned. Ness can use this move in conjunction with his second jump to perform the [[Zap Jump#PK Jump|PK Jump]], which slightly boosts the air speed of his second jump at the expense of height, giving him a slightly better approach. The main difference is the damage within the games and the lag/speed of the move. It does overall the most damage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', followed by ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', and then followed by ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.
 
====PK combo====
This is a simple combo often used for [[gimping]]. This is best done near a ledge. First, the player must use Ness' PK Fire on an opponent. Then they must follow up with a forward throw, which will knock them off the edge. From here, they can use Ness' down aerial meteor smash, which will usually KO the opponent. Alternatively, the player may use down throw after PK Fire, and if near the edge, finish with a down aerial. However, the opponent can easily DI the forward throw and avoid the down aerial. Still, when used in surprise, it can be an effective combo.
 
====Down throw====
[[File:NessDThrow.png||thumb|Ness's down throw in ''Brawl''.]]
Ness's [[down throw]] in ''Melee'', ''Brawl'', ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'' also involves PK Fire. Ness will throw his opponent to the ground, and then burn them with a scaled down PK Fire. In ''Melee'', this will deal 8% damage overall, while in ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4'', this will hit with five (four in ''Ultimate'') blasts of [[flame]] dealing 1% damage each (0.5% for the first three, and 1.5% for the fourth in ''Ultimate''), and then the opponent will take one final blast, dealing 4% damage, making a total of 9% damage (7% in ''Ultimate'') overall. This is Ness's main combo throw.
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===Lucas===
===Lucas===
Lucas's '''PK Fire''' always travels horizontally. When the bolt hits an opponent, it hits once, and deals fair knockback to the enemy. Lucas can use his PK Fire to perform a [[Zapjump]], [[Wavebounce]], [[Magnet Pull]] (an extension of the wavebounce), or a PK Fire glide.
[[File:Pkfire.jpg|thumb|left|Lucas's PK Fire hitting Sonic in midair in ''Brawl''.]]
In all of Lucas's ''Smash Bros.'' appearances since ''Brawl'', his PK Fire always travels horizontally, regardless of whether or not he is in the air. When the bolt hits an opponent, it explodes into a horizontal burst, hitting once, and dealing fair knockback to the enemy. The horizontal burst has good range, and can damage others in the way of the burst, although it deals very little knockback. Lucas's PK Fire has many interesting properties, such as pushing him back with a set force after shooting the bolt. Because of these, Lucas can use his PK Fire in ''Brawl'' to perform the [[Zapjump]], the [[Wavebounce]], or, an extension of the Wavebounce, the [[Magnet Pull]], making this one of Lucas's most varied moves.
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==Instructional quotes==
{{InstructionalQuotes
|ssbmcount=1
|ssbmchar=Ness
|ssbmdesc=Hit enemies and items with a pillar of burning flame.
|ssbbcount=1
|ssbbchar=Lucas
|ssbbdesc=Shoot fire that flares into a pillar of flames when it hits an object or enemy.
|ssb4-ucount=1
|ssb4-uchar=Ness
|ssb4-udesc=A ball of light that erupts into a flame pillar when it hits a foe.
|ssbucount=2
|ssbuchar=Ness
|ssbudesc=Shoots light out straight ahead or diagonally while airborne. Bursts into a pillar of flame if it hits someone.
|ssbuchar2=Lucas
|ssbudesc2=Fires light that explodes when it hits, erupting into a column of flame that launches enemies.
}}
 
==Customization==
Special Move customization was added in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. These are the variations:
===Ness===
{{CustomSet|Ness|Side|name1=PK Fire|desc1=A lightning bolt that erupts into a flame pillar when it hits an opponent.|name2=PK Bonfire|desc2=The lightning bolt doesn't travel as far, but the flame pillars stick around longer.|name3=PK Fire Burst|desc3=A lightning bolt that releases a single flame when it hits. Knocks opponents farther.}}
# '''PK Fire''': Default.
# '''PK Bonfire''': The bolt doesn't travel as far, but the flame pillar sticks around longer.
# '''PK Fire Burst''': Essentially Lucas's variant of PK Fire. The bolt explodes in a single hit, and knocks opponents farther with higher knockback. It will always travel horizontally, even when used in the air.
 
===Lucas===
{{CustomSet/Single|Lucas|Side|name=PK Fire|desc={{Flag|North America}} This ball of light explodes when it hits, erupting into a column of flame that launches enemies.<br/>{{Flag|Europe}} This bolt of light explodes when it hits, erupting into a burst of flame that launches enemies.}}
# '''PK Fire''': Default.
Like the other DLC characters, Lucas lacks custom move variations.


==Origin==
==Origin==
In Earthbound, the attack is actually not learned by Ness (something [[Paula]]'s [[Trophy]] in [[Melee]] explains). It is described as a wave of fire shot from the fingers and is capable of damaging rows of enemies.
[[File:PK Fire EB.gif|thumb||Paula using PK Fire γ in ''EarthBound''.]]
PK Fire (localized as PSI Fire in ''{{b|EarthBound|game}}'') first appeared in ''{{iw|wikibound|EarthBound Beginnings}}'' and has appeared in later {{uv|EarthBound}} games since. In all three of the ''EarthBound'' games, the move involved using the character's psychic power to send fire at the enemy, and would function by damaging all enemies positioned in the same row. However, in the ''EarthBound'' series, neither Ness nor Lucas learn the move; instead it is learned by one of their friends and party members that are girls, namely {{s|wikibound|Paula}} in ''EarthBound'' and {{s|wikibound|Kumatora}} in ''Mother 3''.
 
In the description for the move in ''EarthBound'', it states that fire bursts from the player's fingertips onto a row of enemies. When Ness and Lucas perform this attack, fire comes from their fingertips, which is how the move is described in ''EarthBound''.
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==Gallery==
<gallery>File:PKFireSSB.gif|Ness using PK Fire in ''SSB''.
File:PKFireMelee.jpg|Ness using PK Fire in ''Melee''.
File:PK Fire air.png|Ness's PK Fire (used in midair) goes downward at a 45° angle. (''Brawl'')
File:NessFire.jpg|[[Ness]] using PK Fire in ''Brawl''
File:PKFire3DS.jpg|PK Fire in {{for3ds}}.
Pkfirenesshd.JPG|[[Ness]] using PK Fire in {{forwiiu}}
Ness_PK_Fire_Burning.jpeg|Ness connecting with PK Fire in {{forwiiu}}.
File:LucasFireSSB4.png|{{SSB4|Lucas}} using PK Fire in {{forwiiu}}
File:Lucas SSB4 Screen-5.jpg|{{SSB4|Ness}} and {{SSB4|Lucas}} using PK Fire in {{forwiiu}} against {{SSB4|Bowser}} and {{SSB4|Sonic}}.
Ness SSBU Skill Preview Side Special.png|Ness using PK Fire as shown by the Move List in ''Ultimate''.
Lucas SSBU Skill Preview Side Special.png|Lucas using PK Fire as shown by the Move List in ''Ultimate''.
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==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|ＰＫファイヤー|Pīkei Faiyā}}, ''PK Fire''
|en=PK Fire
|fr=PSY feu
|es=Fuego PSI
|de=PK-Feuer
|it=PsicoFuoco
|nl=PK-vlam
|ru={{rollover|ПК-огонь|PK-ogon|?}}
|ko={{rollover|PK 파이어|PK Paieo|?}}, ''PK Fire''
|zh={{rollover|意念之火|Yìniàn Zhī Huǒ|?}}
}}


Similarly, in Mother 3, [[Kumatora]] rather than Lucas possesses this move.
==Trivia==
<gallery>Image:Pkfire.jpg|Lucas's PK Fire hits Sonic in midair.
*PK Fire is one of three neutral special moves in ''Smash 64'' to be a side special in ''Melee'', and one of six moves to have its directional input changed throughout the series. The other five are [[Boomerang]], [[Pound]], [[Rock Smash]], [[Reflect Barrier]] and [[Explosive Flame]].
File:PK Fire air.png|Ness's PK Fire falls on a diagonal when used in the air.</gallery>
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