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An '''unblockable attack''' (also called '''unblockable move''' or '''unblockable''') is an attack that cannot be defended against with a [[shield]] or a [[counterattack]]. Unblockable attacks tend to be exceptionally powerful and are often [[grab]]s, [[Final Smash]]es, wielded by bosses, or moves from rare Pokémon and Assist Trophies; there are very few moves that are unblockable outside of these cases. In ''[[Brawl]]'', ''[[ | An '''unblockable attack''' (also called '''unblockable move''' or '''unblockable''') is an attack that cannot be defended against with a [[shield]] or a [[counterattack]]. Unblockable attacks tend to be exceptionally powerful and are often [[grab]]s, [[Final Smash]]es, wielded by bosses, or moves from rare Pokémon and Assist Trophies; there are very few moves that are unblockable outside of these cases. In ''[[Brawl]]'', ''[[Smash 4]]'', and ''[[Ultimate]]'', most characters have at least one unblockable attack if grabs and Final Smashes are counted. | ||
Unblockable attacks can still be avoided by [[intangibility]], such as [[sidestep]]ping and [[air dodging]], as well as {{SSB4|Bayonetta}}'s [[Witch Time]] in most cases. True [[invincibility]] also protects against unblockable attacks, such as that granted by a [[Super Star]]. | Unblockable attacks can still be avoided by [[intangibility]], such as [[sidestep]]ping and [[air dodging]], as well as {{SSB4|Bayonetta}}'s [[Witch Time]] in most cases. True [[invincibility]] also protects against unblockable attacks, such as that granted by a [[Super Star]]. | ||
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It is possible for a shielding character to be hit by a blockable attack and an unblockable attack on the same frame. What happens in this situation depends on the game. | It is possible for a shielding character to be hit by a blockable attack and an unblockable attack on the same frame. What happens in this situation depends on the game. | ||
*In ''[[Melee]]'', the blockable attack hits the shield, and the shielder is hit by the unblockable attack. | *In ''[[Melee]]'', the blockable attack hits the shield, and the shielder is hit by the unblockable attack. | ||
*In ''[[Brawl]]'' and ''[[ | *In ''[[Brawl]]'' and ''[[Smash 4]]'', the blockable attack hits the shield and the shielder goes into [[shieldstun]]. The unblockable attack hits the shielder, but it deals no damage or knockback. | ||
All [[grab]]s (with the exception of | All [[grab]]s (with the exception of [[Isabelle]]'s [[Fishing Rod]]) are unblockable and so will not be included in the following list. | ||
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| [[Aether]] || {{SSBB|Ike}} (''Brawl'' only) || Sword while loose | | [[Aether]] || {{SSBB|Ike}} (''Brawl'' only) || Sword while loose | ||
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| [[Focus Attack]] || [[Ryu]] and | | [[Focus Attack]] || [[Ryu]] and [[Ken]] || Fully charged | ||
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| ''[[Guard Breaker]]'' || {{SSB4|Little Mac}} || Entire move | | ''[[Guard Breaker]]'' || {{SSB4|Little Mac}} || Entire move | ||
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| [[Nayru's Love]] || {{SSBB|Kirby}} (''Brawl'' only) || Entire move, normal move by Zelda not unblockable | | [[Nayru's Love]] || {{SSBB|Kirby}} (''Brawl'' only) || Entire move, normal move by Zelda not unblockable | ||
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| [[Pac-Jump]] || {{SSB4|Pac-Man}} ('' | | [[Pac-Jump]] || {{SSB4|Pac-Man}} (''Smash 4'' only) || Grounded version only. The move is actually blockable, but grounded opponents who touch the trampoline will instantly drop shield and jump. This technically makes the grounded version impossible to block. | ||
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| [[Reflect Barrier]] || {{SSB4|Palutena}} || The shield's hitbox | | [[Reflect Barrier]] || {{SSB4|Palutena}} || The shield's hitbox | ||
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| ''[[Shield Piercer]]'' || {{SSB4|Meta Knight}} || Entire move | | ''[[Shield Piercer]]'' || {{SSB4|Meta Knight}} || Entire move | ||
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| [[Up aerial]] || | | [[Up aerial]] || Mr. Game & Watch || Wind | ||
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| [[Vision]] || {{SSB4|Shulk}} ('' | | [[Vision]] || {{SSB4|Shulk}} (''Smash 4'' only) || Counterattack, both versions (standard and forward-held) | ||
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| [[Waddle Dee Toss]] || {{SSBB|King Dedede}} || Waddle Dees and Waddle Doos in certain situations | | [[Waddle Dee Toss]] || {{SSBB|King Dedede}} || Waddle Dees and Waddle Doos in certain situations | ||
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===List of unblockable Final Smashes=== | ===List of unblockable Final Smashes=== | ||
Note that, in ''Ultimate'', all [[Final Smashes]] are unblockable, so this table only applies to ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4''. | Note that, in ''Ultimate'', all [[Final Smashes]] are unblockable, so this table only applies to ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4''. | ||
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| [[Gooey Bomb]] || Any situation | | [[Gooey Bomb]] || Any situation | ||
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| [[Hothead]] || | | [[Hothead]] || spark | ||
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| [[Motion-Sensor Bomb]] || | | [[Motion-Sensor Bomb]] || explosion (Blockable in SSB) | ||
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| [[Pitfall]] || Any situation | | [[Pitfall]] || Any situation | ||
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| [[Scizor]] || Any situation | | [[Scizor]] || Any situation | ||
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| [[Snorlax]] || | | [[Snorlax]] || descent | ||
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| [[Suicune]] || Any situation | | [[Suicune]] || Any situation | ||
