Incineroar (SSBU): Difference between revisions

Incineroar draws many comparisons to some of the slowest, hardest-hitting fighters in ''Super Smash Bros.'' history: it is a super-heavyweight with the sixth-highest [[weight]] (tied with {{SSBU|Charizard}}), the nineteenth-fastest [[falling speed]] (therefore classifying it as a fast-faller), and average [[air acceleration]]. However, it is the overall slowest character in the game, with the slowest [[walk]] and [[dash]] speeds in the base game, the eighth-slowest [[air speed]], and the twelfth-slowest initial dash speed.

|fthrowdmg=12% (throw), 6% (front collateral), 4% (back collateral),

|bthrowdesc=A {{h2|wikipedia:Suplex|German suplex}}. When used right at the edge, it is potentially even stronger than [[Ness (SSBU)|Ness]]' back throw, being capable of KOing at 90% from the edge of Final Destination. It can even [[OHKO]] the lightest characters at the edge of stages while under the influence of [[Revenge]]. However, further away from the edge Ness' back throw is still stronger, Incineroar has higher knockback until about 120% where after, Ness' back throw becomes stronger due to higher knockback growth. The suplex also affects bystanders, as it launches them at a lower angle and KOs them even earlier (at 75%).

|usdesc=Leaps upward while engulfed in [[flame]]s before [[bulbapedia:Cross Chop|descending diagonally to perform a cross chop]]. Incineroar gains [[super armor]] a few frames after its initial ascent (frames 4-15), and Incineroar can change its direction right before starting the move. Causes an explosion once Incineroar lands. The rising and descending hits have [[set knockback]], with the descending hit having extremely high base knockback; this is capable of gimping opponents even at 0% for a [[sacrificial KO]], with Incineroar always being KO'd after its opponent. Incineroar's descending body hitbox is similarly powerful, KOing at 75% from the edge of Final Destination, with the explosion being almost as powerful. However, the move has high ending lag. Unlike most up specials, Cross Chop does not put Incineroar into helplessness (unless Incineroar lands during its descent and does not touch solid ground), though its awkward angle requires it to be used extremely high for recovery, as it is a [[self-destruct]] any other way.

|dsdesc=Points its chest outward, retaliating against incoming attacks or projectiles. Functions as a [[counterattack]], albeit much differently; Incineroar retaliates with a weak burst of flame, takes significantly reduced damage from the retaliated attack, and its [[bulbapedia:Revenge (move)|next move is powered up]]. As a visual indicator, Incineroar's body radiates an orange glow. This buff can stack depending on the number of countered moves and damage resisted. The buff lasts for a very long time (around 60 seconds), though it is reduced slightly each time Incineroar uses an attack and misses, but it is lost entirely if it is grabbed. Once a powered up move lands, the buff is removed. If a smash attack, [[Cross Chop]], or the lariat from [[Alolan Whip]] lands while Revenge is active, the camera will perform the [[Special Zoom]]. At maximum stacks, Incineroar is able to deal an excess of 70% with just a single smash attack, giving it the strongest possible attacks in standard matches. The flame attack also grants intangibility (frames 1-19).

From the start of ''Ultimate'', Incineroar has usually been considered a mid-tier by most professionals, with access to moves that have the potential to deal high knockback and damage thanks to [[Revenge]], a powerful back throw that can potentially kill earlier than [[Ness]]'s, and a suicide KO in the form of [[Cross Chop]], which can be performed out of a down throw. It also had a decent amount of success from players, especially {{Sm|Magister}}, who placed well at both regional and national tournaments.  

Despite this, as the metagame progressed, Incineroar's representation has been noticeably limited overall, with below-average results at major tournaments, as well as the removal of its down throw-Cross Chop confirm. Magister also started attending less tournaments while placing worse at the tournaments that he did attend. In spite of this, its combo potential and power balancing its poor recovery has prevented it from dropping further.

SSBUWebsiteIncineroar2.jpg|Attacking {{SSBU|Little Mac}} on [[Big Blue]].  

SSBUWebsiteIncineroar4.jpg|Taunting with multiple {{SSBU|Pikachu}} and {{SSBU|Pichu}} on [[Paper Mario]].

SSBUWebsiteIncineroar5.jpg|Reaching for [[Smoke Ball|a ball of yarn]] on [[Wii Fit Studio]].

SSBUWebsiteHero4.jpg|Being attacked by [[Hero (SSBU)|Luminary]] on [[Coliseum]].

**Aside Zangief, Incineroar happens to have few similarities as another grappler-based Street Fighter, Alex, such as having similar agilities and even sharing few moves, such as Flying [[Cross Chop]] (albeit different properties and dive angles).

**Coincidentally, both have the Dark type as their secondary typing.

**Additionally, both appear to be final evolutions of starter Pokémon.