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==Overview==
==Overview==
Ness' [[down special move]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' is '''[[PSI Magnet]]''', a [[projectile]] [[absorb]]ing move that involves Ness putting a green-hued ball around himself on all sides. Energy projectile attacks, such as Fox's [[blaster]] or the effects of the [[Ray Gun]] will be absorbed by the move, healing Ness 2 times the damage of said move, rounded up. It will however absorb projectiles such as Link's Boomerang or Bomb. Whenever Ness successfully absorbs an attack, there is a unique crowd applause that is heard.
Ness' [[down special move]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' is '''[[PSI Magnet|Psychic-Magnet]]''', a [[projectile]] [[absorb]]ing move that involves Ness putting a green-hued ball around himself on all sides. Energy projectile attacks, such as Fox's [[blaster]] or the effects of the [[Ray Gun]] will be absorbed by the move, healing Ness two times the damage of said move, rounded up. It can't, however, absorb projectiles that aren't energy-based such as Link's Boomerang or Bomb. Whenever Ness successfully absorbs an attack, there is a unique crowd applause that is heard.


==Competitive Play and Advanced Techniques==
==Competitive Play and Advanced Techniques==
Competitively, the move is rarely used for its original purpose. This is because the move, despite its moderate startup lag, has very high ending lag, which increases even more when Ness successfully absorbs an attack, making it quite punishable. However, due to its healing properties, it is quite useful in teams, especially on [[Hyrule Castle]]. This was made most notable by the team of {{sm|Nintendude}} and {{sm|Firo}}, using [[Fireball|Fireballs]] and PSI Magnet respectably, or with other top Ness mains with Fox as teammates.


Competitively, the move is rarely used for it's original purpose. This is since while the move itself has only moderate startup, it has very high ending lag, even more when Ness successfully absorbs an attack. It is quite punishable in other words. However, it is quite useful in teams, especially on Hyrule. This made most notable by the team of {{sm|Nintendude}} and {{sm|Firo}}, using Fireballs and PSI Magnet respectably, or with other top Ness mains with Fox as teammates.
There is also a technique called '''Magnet Cancel''', sometimes called '''Magnet Ledge-Cancel''', which involves using PSI Magnet while jumping over the ledge of a stage. This cancels the ending lag, allowing Ness to quickly regrab. This is a stalling technique, making Ness's otherwise bad getup better. It also grants brief extra invincibility, and if used with perfect timing, it is possible to edgeguard using it. However, if the opponent fires a projectile at Ness while trying to Magnet Cancel, Ness will absorb the move and will be unable to stall as the ending animation is forced to occur. This sets up a free edgeguard scenario.


There is also a technique called '''Magnet Cancel''', or in other words '''Magnet Ledge-Cancel''', which involves using PSI Magnet while jumping over the ledge of a stage. This cancels the bad ending lag, allowing Ness to quickly regrab. This is a stalling technique, making Ness's otherwise bad getup better. It also grants brief extra invincibility and if used with perfect timing, it is possible to edgeguard using it. However, if the opponent ''purposely'' fires a projectile at Ness while trying to Magnet Cancel, Ness will absorb the move and will be unable to stall as the ending animation is forced to occur. This sets up a free edgeguard scenario.
==Timing==
{|class="wikitable"
!Absorbs
|15-[(release*10)+20]
|-
!Animation length
|[(release*10)+65]
|}


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{{FrameStripStart}}
|-
{{FrameStrip|t=Lag|c=15}}{{FrameStrip|t=Absorb|c=20|e=AbsorbLoopS}}{{FrameStrip|t=Absorb|c=10|s=AbsorbLoopE|e=AbsorbLoopS}}{{FrameStrip|t=Lag|c=10|s=LagLoopE}}
{{FrameStripEnd}}
{{FrameIconLegend|lag=y|loop=y|absorb=y}}


{{image}}
==Properties==
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!Absorption radius
|450u
|-
!Absorption multiplier
|2.0x
|-
!Absorption lag
|24
|}


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Latest revision as of 13:34, September 14, 2023

PSI Magnet in Super Smash Bros. Via starmen.net.

Overview[edit]

Ness' down special move in Super Smash Bros. is Psychic-Magnet, a projectile absorbing move that involves Ness putting a green-hued ball around himself on all sides. Energy projectile attacks, such as Fox's blaster or the effects of the Ray Gun will be absorbed by the move, healing Ness two times the damage of said move, rounded up. It can't, however, absorb projectiles that aren't energy-based such as Link's Boomerang or Bomb. Whenever Ness successfully absorbs an attack, there is a unique crowd applause that is heard.

Competitive Play and Advanced Techniques[edit]

Competitively, the move is rarely used for its original purpose. This is because the move, despite its moderate startup lag, has very high ending lag, which increases even more when Ness successfully absorbs an attack, making it quite punishable. However, due to its healing properties, it is quite useful in teams, especially on Hyrule Castle. This was made most notable by the team of Nintendude and Firo, using Fireballs and PSI Magnet respectably, or with other top Ness mains with Fox as teammates.

There is also a technique called Magnet Cancel, sometimes called Magnet Ledge-Cancel, which involves using PSI Magnet while jumping over the ledge of a stage. This cancels the ending lag, allowing Ness to quickly regrab. This is a stalling technique, making Ness's otherwise bad getup better. It also grants brief extra invincibility, and if used with perfect timing, it is possible to edgeguard using it. However, if the opponent fires a projectile at Ness while trying to Magnet Cancel, Ness will absorb the move and will be unable to stall as the ending animation is forced to occur. This sets up a free edgeguard scenario.

Timing[edit]

Absorbs 15-[(release*10)+20]
Animation length [(release*10)+65]
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Legend (1 square = 1 frame)
FrameIcon(Lag).png
Lag time		 FrameIcon(BlankLoopS).pngFrameIcon(BlankLoopE).png
Loop point		 FrameIcon(Absorb).png
Absorb

Properties[edit]

Absorption radius 450u
Absorption multiplier 2.0x
Absorption lag 24


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