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{{disambig2|Captain Falcon in '' | {{disambig2|Captain Falcon in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''|other uses|Captain Falcon}} | ||
{{Infobox Character | {{Infobox Character | ||
|name | |name = Captain Falcon | ||
|image | |image = [[File:Captain Falcon SSBM.jpg]] | ||
|game | |game = SSBM | ||
|ssbgame1 | |ssbgame1 = SSB | ||
|ssbgame2 | |ssbgame2 = SSBB | ||
|ssbgame3 | |ssbgame3 = SSB4 | ||
|ssbgame4 | |ssbgame4 = SSBU | ||
|availability = [[Starter character|Starter]] | |availability = [[Starter character|Starter]] | ||
|tier | |tier = B | ||
|tierPAL | |tierPAL = C | ||
|ranking | |ranking = 8 | ||
|rankingPAL | |rankingPAL = 7 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{cquote|''A bounty hunter who boasts speed and power.''|cite=Melee's instruction manual}} | {{cquote|''A bounty hunter who boasts speed and power.''|cite=Melee's instruction manual}} | ||
'''Captain Falcon''' ({{ja|キャプテン・ファルコン|Kyaputen Farukon}}, ''Captain Falcon'') | Announced at [[E3]] 2001,'''Captain Falcon''' ({{ja|キャプテン・ファルコン|Kyaputen Farukon}}, ''Captain Falcon'') is a [[starter character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. | ||
Captain Falcon currently ranks 8th out of 26 on the ''Melee'' [[tier list]], in the B tier. While this is considered to be a minor drop compared to his previous placement in ''Smash 64'', where he was ranked 3rd out of 12, he still ranks rather high likewise in the Smash 64 tier list because he retains his incredible comboing abilities; he has a fast falling speed and air speed, and the single fastest dash speed of all characters, giving him one of the best [[SHFFL]]s in the game. This also makes him the highest ranked of the [[heavyweight]]s. His fast falling speed and heavyweight status make him the most resistant character to vertical KOs. His speed, fast rolls, and [[Raptor Boost]] enable an excellent dodging and tech-chasing game. Falcon also has multiple quick KO moves, most notably his [[Knee Smash]], forward smash, and down aerial, all of which can be powerful combo finishers. Against other high- and top-tier opponents, however, Falcon is susceptible to [[chain grab]]s and combos due to his high [[falling speed]]. He is also prone to edgeguarding, since he has a predictable recovery that, like in ''Smash 64'', cannot grab ledge-hanging enemies. Falcon lacks a projectile, impairing his approach in some matchups, while most of his attacks have long startup and lack extended hitbox duration, making his approaches very committal in general. As such, Falcon is considered to have one of the most inconsistent neutral games among the higher tier characters. Regardless of his weaknesses, Captain Falcon still has an impressive number of winning matchups, including six that are near-unloseable. | Captain Falcon currently ranks 8th out of 26 on the ''Melee'' [[tier list]], in the B tier. While this is considered to be a minor drop compared to his previous placement in ''Smash 64'', where he was ranked 3rd out of 12, he still ranks rather high likewise in the ''Smash 64'' tier list because he retains his incredible comboing abilities; he has a fast falling speed and air speed, and the single fastest dash speed of all characters, giving him one of the best [[SHFFL]]s in the game. This also makes him the highest ranked of the [[heavyweight]]s. His fast falling speed and heavyweight status make him the most resistant character to vertical KOs. His speed, fast rolls, and [[Raptor Boost]] enable an excellent dodging and tech-chasing game. Falcon also has multiple quick KO moves, most notably his [[Knee Smash]], forward smash, and down aerial, all of which can be powerful combo finishers. Against other high- and top-tier opponents, however, Falcon is susceptible to [[chain grab]]s and combos due to his high [[falling speed]]. He is also prone to edgeguarding, since he has a predictable recovery that, like in ''Smash 64'', cannot grab ledge-hanging enemies. Falcon lacks a projectile, impairing his approach in some matchups, while most of his attacks have long startup and lack extended hitbox duration, making his approaches very committal in general. As such, Falcon is considered to have one of the most inconsistent neutral games among the higher tier characters. Regardless of his weaknesses, Captain Falcon still has an impressive number of winning matchups, including six that are near-unloseable. | ||
==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
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===Notable players=== | ===Notable players=== | ||
:''See also: [[:Category:Captain Falcon professionals (SSBM)]]'' | :''See also: [[:Category:Captain Falcon professionals (SSBM)]]'' | ||
====Active==== | ====Active==== | ||
*{{Sm|$mike|USA}} | *{{Sm|$mike|USA}} | ||
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Captain Falcon only received two changes in the transition to PAL, the more welcome of the two being that the Gentleman can now be done with just three A button presses, without any extra inputs or timing alterations required. The other nerfed his soft Knee Smash, making it hit only half as hard as the NTSC soft Knee Smash. The Gentleman is now much easier to perform and Captain Falcon's jab combo is overall a much more viable damage racking option than it is in NTSC. The nerf to the soft Knee Smash, however, prevents a guaranteed followup into another Knee Smash, slightly weakening Falcon's edgeguarding and combo potential, though this can be worked around by using up aerial instead. With almost all of the characters who would years later be above him in the tier list receiving nerfs (particularly Fox and Sheik), he fares better in those respective matchups, but due to considerably less representation of Captain Falcon in Europe, he remains at 7th place. | Captain Falcon only received two changes in the transition to PAL, the more welcome of the two being that the Gentleman can now be done with just three A button presses, without any extra inputs or timing alterations required. The other nerfed his soft Knee Smash, making it hit only half as hard as the NTSC soft Knee Smash. The Gentleman is now much easier to perform and Captain Falcon's jab combo is overall a much more viable damage racking option than it is in NTSC. The nerf to the soft Knee Smash, however, prevents a guaranteed followup into another Knee Smash, slightly weakening Falcon's edgeguarding and combo potential, though this can be worked around by using up aerial instead. With almost all of the characters who would years later be above him in the tier list receiving nerfs (particularly Fox and Sheik), he fares better in those respective matchups, but due to considerably less representation of Captain Falcon in Europe, he remains at 7th place. | ||
==In [[Solo#1- | ==In [[Solo#1-P Mode|1-P Mode]]== | ||
==={{SSBM|Classic Mode}}=== | ==={{SSBM|Classic Mode}}=== | ||
Captain Falcon appears in a one-on-one, as an ally, on a team with {{SSBM|Fox}}, {{SSBM|Falco}}, or {{SSBM|Samus}}, in a giant, multi-man, or metal battle. Captain Falcon appears in {{SSBM|Mute City}} or [[Big Blue]] except in the metal battle where he appears on {{SSBM|Battlefield}}. | Captain Falcon appears in a one-on-one, as an ally, on a team with {{SSBM|Fox}}, {{SSBM|Falco}}, or {{SSBM|Samus}}, in a giant, multi-man, or metal battle. Captain Falcon appears in {{SSBM|Mute City}} or [[Big Blue]] except in the metal battle where he appears on {{SSBM|Battlefield}}. | ||
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*'''[[Event 43: Birds of Prey]]''': As Fox, the player must defeat Captain Falcon and Falco in a two-stock match on Big Blue. | *'''[[Event 43: Birds of Prey]]''': As Fox, the player must defeat Captain Falcon and Falco in a two-stock match on Big Blue. | ||
===[[Congratulations_screen# | ===[[Congratulations_screen#Super Smash Bros. Melee|Ending Images]]=== | ||
<center> | <center> | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
FalconKickMelee.jpg|Classic Mode | |||
Captainfalconadventure.jpg|Adventure Mode | |||
Captainfalconallstar.jpg|All-Star Mode | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
</center> | </center> | ||
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==Trophy descriptions== | ==Trophy descriptions== | ||
In addition to the normal trophy about Captain Falcon as a character, there are two trophies about him as a fighter, unlocked by completing both [[Adventure Mode|Adventure]] and [[All-Star]] modes respectively with Captain Falcon on any difficulty: | In addition to the normal trophy about Captain Falcon as a character, there are two trophies about him as a fighter, unlocked by completing both [[Adventure Mode|Adventure]] and [[All-Star]] modes respectively with Captain Falcon on any difficulty: | ||
:'''Captain Falcon''' | :'''Captain Falcon''' | ||
:''Usually a relentless bounty hunter, Captain Falcon shifts gears to become a race pilot once the F-Zero Grand Prix begins. His beloved racer, the Blue Falcon, can exceed the speed of sound, and he knows how to drive it; he'll go down as one of the all time-greats. Now 36 years old, Captain Falcon wears his F-Zero X visor.'' | :''Usually a relentless bounty hunter, Captain Falcon shifts gears to become a race pilot once the F-Zero Grand Prix begins. His beloved racer, the Blue Falcon, can exceed the speed of sound, and he knows how to drive it; he'll go down as one of the all time-greats. Now 36 years old, Captain Falcon wears his F-Zero X visor.'' | ||
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<center> | <center> | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Captain Falcon Trophy Melee.png|Classic | |||
Captain Falcon Trophy (Smash).png|[<span style="color:#FF0000">Smash</span>] | |||
Captain Falcon Trophy (Smash 2).png|[<span style="color:#0000FF">Smash</span>] | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
</center> | </center> | ||
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<center> | <center> | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
SSBM Captain Falcon HQ.jpg|Alternate artwork of Captain Falcon | SSBM Captain Falcon HQ.jpg|Alternate artwork of Captain Falcon. | ||
SSBMWebsiteCaptainFalcon1.jpg|Captain Falcon [[Captain Falcon (SSBM)/Forward smash|forward | SSBMWebsiteCaptainFalcon1.jpg|Captain Falcon using his [[Captain Falcon (SSBM)/Forward smash|forward smash]] on {{SSBM|Mute City}}. | ||
SSBMWebsiteCaptainFalcon2.jpg|Captain Falcon and {{SSBM|Pikachu}} on [[Brinstar]]. | SSBMWebsiteCaptainFalcon2.jpg|Captain Falcon and {{SSBM|Pikachu}} on [[Brinstar]]. | ||
SSBMWebsiteCaptainFalcon3.jpg|Captain Falcon attacking {{SSBM|Link}} on [[Pokémon Stadium]] | SSBMWebsiteCaptainFalcon3.jpg|Captain Falcon attacking {{SSBM|Link}} with his up smash on [[Pokémon Stadium]]. | ||
SSBMWebsiteCaptainFalcon4.jpg|Captain Falcon attacking {{SSBM|Mario}} | SSBMWebsiteCaptainFalcon4.jpg|Captain Falcon attacking {{SSBM|Mario}} with [[Falcon Punch]] on Pokémon Stadium. | ||
SSBMWebsiteCaptainFalcon5.jpg|Captain Falcon dashing on [[Temple]]. | SSBMWebsiteCaptainFalcon5.jpg|Captain Falcon dashing on [[Temple]]. | ||
SSBMWebsiteCaptainFalcon6.jpg|Captain Falcon attacking | SSBMWebsiteCaptainFalcon6.jpg|Captain Falcon attacking Mario with an aerial [[Raptor Boost]] on Pokémon Stadium. | ||
RoyAdventureMode.jpg|Posing with {{SSBM|Roy}} on [[Great Bay]] | RoyAdventureMode.jpg|Posing with {{SSBM|Roy}} on [[Great Bay]]. | ||
SamusAllStarMode.jpg|Posing with {{SSBM|Samus}} on [[Yoshi's Story]] | SamusAllStarMode.jpg|Posing with {{SSBM|Samus}} on [[Yoshi's Story]]. | ||
NessAllStarMode.jpg|Battling {{SSBM|Fox}} and {{SSBM|Ness}} on | NessAllStarMode.jpg|Battling {{SSBM|Fox}} and {{SSBM|Ness}} on Pokémon Stadium. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
</center> | </center> | ||
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*Captain Falcon is the only character to have every single smash attack changed from ''Smash 64'' to ''Melee''. | *Captain Falcon is the only character to have every single smash attack changed from ''Smash 64'' to ''Melee''. | ||
*While Captain Falcon's normal [[air speed]] is a great 1.12, by jumping while [[running]] he can start off with an airspeed of 2.1, notably faster than any other character's best airspeed and even almost all characters' running speeds (except his own dashing speed and {{SSBM|Fox}}'s). | *While Captain Falcon's normal [[air speed]] is a great 1.12, by jumping while [[running]] he can start off with an airspeed of 2.1, notably faster than any other character's best airspeed and even almost all characters' running speeds (except his own dashing speed and {{SSBM|Fox}}'s). | ||
*Captain Falcon | *Captain Falcon and {{SSBM|Pichu}} are the only characters in ''Melee'' to possess two taunts. | ||
*Captain Falcon's red costume (the costume resembling his evil clone, "Blood Falcon") has a different logo on the back of his outfit, being a skull with bird wings and text that reads "BLOOD HAWK" (Blood Falcon's F-Zero machine). | *Captain Falcon's red costume (the costume resembling his evil clone, "Blood Falcon") has a different logo on the back of his outfit, being a skull with bird wings and text that reads "BLOOD HAWK" (Blood Falcon's F-Zero machine). | ||
**In the Japanese version of ''Melee'', the text instead reads "HELL HAWK". | **In the Japanese version of ''Melee'', the text instead reads "HELL HAWK". | ||