Editing Captain Falcon (SSB)

'''Captain Falcon''' ({{ja|キャプテン・ファルコン|Kyaputen Farukon}}, ''Captain Falcon''), written as '''C. Falcon''', is the main character from the {{uv|F-Zero}} franchise, and appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' as one of the four [[unlockable]] characters. His appearance is based on his incarnation from ''[[F-Zero X]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]]. He is voiced by Ryō Horikawa, who would go on to voice him in the later games.

Captain Falcon's primary weaknesses include his vulnerability to combos from many characters due to his very fast falling speed and high [[weight]] and size. His ground game is also much more limited than his air game, due to him lacking options on the ground outside up smash, {{mvsub|Captain Falcon|SSB|forward smash}}, [[grab]], and [[neutral attack]], as well as having somewhat limited [[out of shield]] options. He is also highly vulnerable to [[edgeguarding]], due to his large size and subpar [[recovery]], due to it being predictable, as his primary recovery move, Falcon Dive, gives short horizontal and vertical distance, while also being unable to grab [[edgehog]]gers, and his very fast falling speed hindering it further. Additionally, Captain Falcon lacks a [[projectile]] and a reliable way to deal with them, making characters like {{SSB|Fox}} difficult to deal with.

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[[File:SSB64 Congratulations Captain Falcon.png|thumb|250px|Captain Falcon's ending picture in ''Super Smash Bros.'']]

Captain Falcon is a character who focuses on speed and power. His most notorious attributes are his incredible speed (the fastest dashing and falling speed) and [[combo]] ability. He also has the best [[dash-dance]] in the game, and a very strong aerial game. His up aerial is his most versatile move, being on par with {{SSB|Pikachu}}'s up aerial for the best [[aerial]] in the game. Depending on where it hits, it can send the opponent in different directions. The most notable use of the move is to hit opponents straight up by hitting with the heel - this allows Captain Falcon to chain the move into multiple up aerials, and finish with a [[Falcon Dive]] for a KO, or a down air when his [[midair jump]] is available. If the opponent is too high for a single Falcon Dive to reach, a midair jump is often enough to allow the Falcon Dive to reach them. This is made more effective by the Falcon Dive sending opponent on a difficult-to-[[DI]] angle. Another notable use of the up aerial is its ability to hit opponents back on a [[semi-spike]] trajectory (by hitting with the mid-section of the leg while it's moving backwards) - this is very useful and effective for [[edgeguarding]]. He has a powerful [[meteor smash]] in his down aerial, which can be combo'd into in a variety of ways, including up aerial (as mentioned above), forward aerial, or back aerial at lower percentages. Either of these combos could be considered a [[Ken Combo]] variation, with {{Sm|Ken}} even saying the Ken Combo was initially developed using Captain Falcon's up aerial→down aerial combo in ''Smash 64''. Additionally, his down aerial is a very effective edgeguarder, being a [[meteor smash]] that can KO aerial opponents somewhat early, as well as having a very long duration, meaning it can be used along with an [[edge]] drop or midair jump around the edge to prevent the opponent from [[edge sweetspot]]ting.

Captain Falcon, however, has limited effective ground options. His up smash is another one of his especially effective combo moves, being able to chain into itself up to three times depending on the falling speed of the opponent, and easily being to able to lead into aerials. Additionally, his forward throw is a very useful combo tool, being able to combo into forward aerial, up aerial, and up smash out of a [[dash]], as well as a Falcon Punch on fastfallers or heavyweights at moderately high percentages. He also lacks a [[projectile]] and reliable ways to avoid them, which can give him trouble against characters like {{SSB|Fox}} on larger stages. Simply put, he is among the most vulnerable characters to constant [[projectile camping]] and ground-based [[camping]]. The banning of [[Hyrule Castle]] has helped Captain Falcon's metagame as he is less susceptible to projectile camping. Captain Falcon's two most major weaknesses are his recovery and how vulnerable he is to combos. His high weight, moderately large [[hurtbox]], and very fast falling speed makes it easy to combo him offstage, where his large size, very fast falling speed, and short and predictable recovery make him one of the easiest characters to edgeguard.

===In doubles===

''For a gallery of Captain Falcon's hitboxes, see [[Captain Falcon (SSB)/Hitboxes|here]].''

[[File:SSB64 Falcon.gif|right]]

{{MovesetTable

|game=SSB

|neutralcount=3

|neutralinf=y

|neutral1dmg=3%

|neutral2dmg=3%

|neutralinfdmg=1% per punch

|neutraldesc=Two quick jabs, a knee, and a series of rapid jabs. The second hit can be [[jab cancel]]led into a grab and then a throw. The rapid punches are fast, though a little awkward for combos.

|ftiltupdmg=15%

|ftiltsidedmg=13%

|ftiltdowndmg=11%

|ftiltdesc=Kicks to his side. It can be [[angled]] in five directions, with its damage changing depending on which angled variant is used. A half-decent spacing move, but rarely used in combos.

|utiltdmg=9% (hit 1), 14% (hit 2), 23% (total)

|utiltdesc=An axe kick, doing 9%, then 14%. This attack is unique because it can hit from behind, and at the start of the move, above Captain Falcon. The move in general has somewhat high lag, though. This move is often used with his wall combos because of its range and damage (such as back throw, up tilt, regrab, etc.). It's additionally a way to edgeguard characters hanging on the edge, due to its [[hitbox]] extending below the platform. The hitbox is also high enough to hit someone on a Dream Land platform. The attack is the most damaging up tilt in the game.

|dtiltdmg=11%

|dtiltdesc=Does a quick kick while crouching. Slightly [[disjointed]] hitbox but has a high amount of [[ending lag]]. This attack sends the opponent at a low trajectory, and can be used against opponents hanging on the edge or to [[gimp]] opponents recovering from below such as {{SSB|Fox}}, {{SSB|Kirby}}, or {{SSB|Jigglypuff}}. Not fully recommended for this purpose against people who are able to [[SDI]] into the edge. Has generally little combo ability.

|dashdmg=12% (clean), 9% (late)

|dashdesc=Does a shoulder tackle. Decent knockback, can combo into itself on heavy characters or potentially lead into grabs. Heavy lag and generally is highly [[punish]]able however, meaning it isn't very reliable. Is punishable on hit at low percents. Considered to be Captain Falcon's worst move.

|fsmashangles=3

|fsmashupdmg=19%

|fsmashsidedmg=18%

|fsmashdowndmg=17%

|fsmashdesc=Does a flaming forward kick. Somewhat resembles his Falcon Kick in terms of special effects. Good KO move, but has some startup and ending lag; not considered a fast KO move. Is a somewhat reliable spacing tool, especially when [[pivot]]ed.

|usmashdmg=17%

|usmashdesc=An upwards elbow swing-launcher in a single turn. The move comes out on frame 4, making it the fastest up smash in both the game and the entire series, with the move being Captain Falcon's fastest [[Out of Shield]] option. In addition to this, it has great range both in front and above of Captain Falcon (having comparable horizontal range to his grab as well as easily being able to hit opponents on upper Dream Land platforms) and it launches opponents up and towards him with high base knockback at lower percents, making it a strong combo starter at lower percents, as its ending lag is not too high. At lower percents, it can lead into Captain Falcon's aerials or even itself on fast fallers. Captain Falcon can also lead into it at lower percents with his aerials, which can then lead into a combo. A single up smash as a combo starter or extender at 0% can lead into anywhere from a 50%-100%+ combo or even death.

Up Smash is overall considered to be one of Captain Falcon's most useful moves, as well as one of the best up smashes in the game due to its speed, range and combo potential.

|dsmashdmg=16% (front), 14% (back)

|dsmashdesc=A "down spin kick". If the attack connects closer to the body, the opponent will be sent upwards. If it connects with the tip, the opponent will be sent in a more horizontal direction. Somewhat short duration, for a move of this criteria, but an awkward move for one of Captain Falcon's. Does not combo well as is generally not recommended too much. Computers oddly use this move much more commonly than humans. It can catch rolls but grabs are preferred.

|nairdmg=16% (clean), 13% (late)

|nairdesc=A [[sex kick]]. Like most sex kicks, this attack loses power with time. Very powerful when it first comes out and a good defensive move. Not exactly the most useful combo move but is sometimes thrown out as a KO move or a finisher vs. lighter opponents after a fair. A weak n-air is a moderately strong combo move but it is quite hard to hit with outside of when falling. Not a bad move per-say but more less used than his other aerials as they have a better hitbox. Is also less safe on shield compared to other aerials.

|fairdmg=10% (hit 1), 12% (hit 2), 22% (total)

|fairdesc=Does two kicks in front for him. This attack is similar to Captain Falcon's neutral aerial in later ''Smash'' games, though without the horizontal movement, sends opponents on more of a horizontal angle, and is better at chasing opponents and KOing. It is also possible to link only one of these aerials into a down aerial, up aerial, or a grab, leading to further combos, a neutral aerial for KOs, or at certain percentages a down aerial to meteor smash. The two hits can lead into a Falcon Kick offstage or close to offstage as well as another forward aerial or grab depending on the opponent's weight and percentage. Very useful against more [[floaty]] characters for comboing as up air isn't as useful. Excellent spacing tool. At max horizontal spacing, this is one of the only aerial moves that is safe on shield. Captain Falcon's best aerial along with up air.

|bairdmg=16%

|bairdesc=Extends his fist behind him. A basic edgeguarding move with good power and no sweetspot. One of the strongest back aerials in the game. Can combo into another back aerial, a reverse back aerial, or potentially a reverse up aerial. The reverse back air is quite useful for edgeguards but due to its odd hitbox, a pivot up air or Up B is usually used. Has just enough stun to be safe on block, but only when Captain Falcon is lower to the ground before performing it.

|uairdmg=16%

|uairdesc=Flips in the air. Many consider this attack to be Captain Falcon's most versatile attack as well the best up aerial (along with {{SSB|Pikachu}}'s). Depending on what part of the [[hitbox]] connects with the opponent, it can send the opponent in various directions. A view of the hitboxes can be seen in one of the images to the right. Part of the [[Stairway to Heaven]] combo. For edgeguards, a pivot up air has extremely high hitstun making it a very useful edgeguard after a forward throw near the edge. Safe on shield and can lead to a [[shield break combo]] if the opponent is stuck on a platform.

|dairdmg=14%

|dairdesc=[[Stomp (archetype)|Stomp]]s below him, though has a hitbox above his feet. A very long duration. This attack is a [[meteor smash]]. The hitbox exists on the legs and chest, and if the opponent connects with the chest, they will be sent down at a slight angle. If the opponent is already on the ground, it will, depending on their damage percentage, keep the opponent in place or bounce them up at a very slight angle, leading into another aerial such as a second dair to spike offstage, a Falcon Punch for a KO, a grab, or a quick up smash (depending on the percentage and opponent's reaction). The inspiration for the [[Ken Combo]] is based on this spiking after an up air. Is safe on block (when z-cancelled.)

|grabdesc=Captain Falcon clenches his fist. Captain Falcon's grab has good range and when combined with his great mobility, it is easy to land and Captain Falcon has strong throws he can use after landing a grab. Captain Falcon's grab can whiff against some crouching characters however.

|fthrowdmg=12%

|fthrowdesc=Slams the opponent down in front of him. This throw would become his down throw in later ''Smash'' games. It has a upwards diagonal launch angle with high base knockback but low knockback scaling. When combined with Captain Falcon's mobility, this allows the move to be used to start aerial chains, easily leading into a forward or up aerial. His other main combo starter on the ground along with up smash and aerials. It is overall a very useful throw, being a great combo starter at lower percents, although it does not KO at realistic percents and it does lose its combo potential at higher percents.

|bthrowdmg=16% (throw), 10% (collateral)

|bthrowdesc=He kicks the opponent back, dealing 16% and horizontal knockback. Captain Falcon's back throw is the strongest in the game at 0%, having the highest base knockback out of any back throw. If Captain Falcon back throws {{SSB|Link}} at the ledge at 0% for example, Link cannot make back to the stage at all if Captain Falcon grabs the ledge and if Link doesn't have a Bomb (outside of the European version). Back throw does have above average KO potential at the ledge but it has lower knockback scaling than other back throws, making it one of the weakest back throws at higher percents. Back throw is overall a very useful throw, easily setting up edgeguards at lower percents due to its high base knockback.  

|dsdesc=Performs a blazing kick while rushing forward. If used in midair, he moves at a diagonal angle down fairly quickly, being usable to counter [[juggling]]. This does not happen if he does it off a platform so it is more commonly used here. In the air, it sends him diagonally down. Unlike ''Melee'', he does not gain a jump back so this move is not used to recover. Is unsafe on block.

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