Semi-spike

A semi-spike move or pseudo-spike is an attack which sends the opponent downward yet mostly horizontally, thusly resulting in limited Directional Influence options for the target - DI'ing them correctly will only alter the angle just slightly and shorten the sendoff angle. This is distinct from a spike, which sends the enemy straight down.

Moves that are semi-spikes include (but are not limited to):

• Marth's forward aerial
• Sheik's forward aerial
• Sheik's Final Smash
• Captain Falcon's forward aerial (though it's very noticable when you DI this one)
• Link's Up B attack after it's initial hitbox (NTSC only)
• Peach's forward smash (Golf Club and Tennis Racket)
• Ganondorf's up aerial (the end of its animation)
• Captain Falcon's up aerial (the end of its animation)
• Pikachu's up aerial (while tail is directly or near directly above him) (also known as the tail-whip)
• Wario-Man's down tilt.
• Pikachu's Down-Smash (if opponent DI's out of the attack before the final hit)
• Sonic's Up- Smash (if Sonic hits opponent at end of stage [only if all hits connect])
• Jigglypuff's Down-Smash
• Mr. Game & Watch's neutral B at close range (known as a Pan-spike)
• Mr. Game and Watch's down smash at close range
• The tip of Marth's down tilt and the sourspot of his up smash.
• Fox's Shine
• Bowser's down aerial, using the hitbox when he hits the ground
• Meta Knight's down aerial
• Lucas'
  • ...down smash if foe is in front. Most powerful near the front and bottom tips of the smash.
  • ...PSI Magnet attack if released near the tip.
  • ...PK Thunder 2 if drilled angled downwards and to the side.
  • ...third hit of neutral A combo occasionally.
  • ...spiking a foe with bair if foe is on the ground.
• Fox and Falco's down smash.
• Zelda's down smash.
• Hitting someone with a thrown Star Rod
• Getting hit while holding someone near the edge will semi-spike the person begin held at higher percentages.