<section begin="image"/>[[File:KOFXV_Geese_Profile.png|thumb|Geese Howard is the overseer of the Howard Connection and a supreme power behind the scenes in South Town. He is well versed in ancient Japanese martial arts and specializes in countering opponents’ attacks with devastating throws. He exudes an overwhelming presence as a charismatic figure of evil.]]<section end="image"/>
<section begin="image"/>[[File:KOFXV_Geese_Profile.png|thumb|Geese Howard is the overseer of the Howard Connection and a supreme power behind the scenes in South Town. He is well versed in ancient Japanese martial arts and specializes in countering opponents’ attacks with devastating throws. He exudes an overwhelming presence as a charismatic figure of evil.
Notorious for his array of near-instant counter throws, Geese is not only capable of shutting down aggressive opponents but is also a master at dominating opponents with weak defense.
Notorious for his array of near-instant counter throws, Geese is not only capable of shutting down aggressive opponents but is also a master at dominating opponents with weak defense.
Geese's normals on the ground as well as in the air are all excellent, with considerably long range. His grounded normals have great cancel options for when Geese goes on the offense; he even has a command cancellable st.B, a rare characteristic among the KoF cast. Having this option allows Geese to create lengthy frame traps with his Fudou Ken (214P) rekka, with numerous follow-ups that can hit low or overhead all while leading to a hard knockdown. Geese can end it there and leave himself with a significant frame advantage, or he can extend his damage output with his Raimei Gouha Nage (6246P) OTG throw.
Geese's normals on the ground as well as in the air are all excellent, with considerably long range. His grounded normals have great cancel options for when Geese goes on the offense; he even has a command cancellable st.B, a rare characteristic among the KoF cast. Having this option gives Geese extremely reliable and consistent hit confirms, as well as being able to end his blockstrings safely with 6B or 236A, or he can extend his damage output with his Raimei Gouha Nage (6246P) OTG throw.
Should Geese find himself unable to find a way in on an opponent, he can easily resort to his reliable fireballs. His Reppuken (236P) comes in two forms: the '''A''' version is fast with quick recovery, and the '''C''' version hits twice and snuffs out other fireballs, allowing Geese to win zoning wars without having to spend meter. His Shippuu Ken (j.214P) is an excellent aerial fireball that makes it even harder for opponents to approach Geese.
Should Geese find himself unable to find a way in on an opponent, his fireballs mitigate his difficulty in closing distance. His Reppuken (236P) comes in two forms: the '''A''' version is fast with quick recovery, and the '''C''' version hits twice and snuffs out other fireballs, allowing Geese to hold his own against zoners. His Shippuu Ken (j.214P) is an excellent aerial fireball that makes it even harder for opponents to approach Geese.
If the opponent gets too ''predictable'' with their offense, Geese has a multitude of ways to shut them down. His Atemi counter throws (624B/D / 426D) have lengthy active windows, near-instant startup, and lead to hard knockdowns. If guessing which counter to use isn't your cup of tea, his Oni Hanmon (2624K) super special will counter '''any''' physical move without exception, all the while doing massive damage. Geese can spend even more meter to obliterate opponents with annoying pressure by using Rashoumon (2624CD), a frame-1, extremely damaging command grab that is sure to ruin the opponent's day if they happened to be in range.
If the opponent gets too ''predictable'' with their offense, Geese has a multitude of ways to shut them down. His Atemi counter throws (624B/D / 426D) have lengthy active windows, near-instant startup, and lead to hard knockdowns. If guessing which counter to use isn't your cup of tea, his Oni Hanmon (2624K) super special will counter '''any''' physical move without exception, all the while doing massive damage. Geese can spend even more meter to obliterate opponents with annoying pressure by using Rashoumon (2624CD), a frame-1, extremely damaging command grab that is sure to ruin the opponent's day if they happened to be in range.
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| intro = '''''{{SUBPAGENAME}} is a versatile character who excels at punishing predictable offense while also being a powerful zoner in his own right.'''''
| intro = '''''{{SUBPAGENAME}} is a versatile character who excels at punishing predictable offense while also being a powerful zoner in his own right.'''''
| pros= * '''Ridiculous Defense:''' Geese is a defensive powerhouse. Armed with an array of frame 1 counters and counter supers that lead to combos, knockdowns, or tons of damage, he can keep the opponent guessing on their offense and change the flow of the match in an instant with a well placed counter. He also comes equipped with a strong fireball for zoning and pokes to preemptively stuff approaches by the opponent.
| pros= * '''Ridiculous Defense:''' Geese is a defensive powerhouse. Armed with an array of frame 1 counters and counter supers that lead to combos, knockdowns, or tons of damage, he can keep the opponent guessing on their offense and change the flow of the match in an instant with a well placed counter. But this alone would only be powerful for hard reads, so of course Geese sports some of the best abare in the entire game. With gigantic, fast lights that convert from any connection range, an extremely vertical 2C, and strong hop checks, keeping Geese locked down can require persistent enforcement.
* '''Fantastic All-Rounder:''' Building off of the last pro, Geese can play any position and accommodate any playstyle extremely well. Despite him historically strong as a point character, he can play both other positions with great ease, fitting them very well. While he is a beast on defense and in neutral, he can press a deadly, menacing offense that the opponent must respect. Additionally, if played Mid or Anchor, Geese gains access to devastatingly powerful 4 and 5 bar combos, making his offense all the scarier and making attempting any attack he can mid counter all the more risky.
* '''Fantastic All-Rounder:''' Geese can play any position and accommodate any playstyle extremely well. Despite him historically strong as a point character, he can play both other positions with great ease, fitting them very well. While he is a beast on defense and in neutral, he can press a deadly, menacing offense that the opponent must respect. Additionally, if played Mid or Anchor, Geese gains access to devastatingly powerful 4 and 5 bar combos, making his offense all the scarier and making attempting any attack he can mid counter all the more risky.
* '''Great Normals:''' Just about every button Geese has is useful, contributing both to his strong defense and oppressive offense. His standing D and crouching C make for reliable anti-air pokes; his crouching D is a long-reaching, forward moving sweep the likes of which other characters ''lost'' in the patch that introduced him; his close C is fast, leads to big damage, and can even stuff hops; the list goes on. Of particular note is how Geese does not possess a single aerial that doesn't have practical application: j.A is a fast normal that combos into Shippuken; j.B is a highly effective cross-up; j.C hits multiple times and guarantees a combo on landing, no real timing required; j.D is yet another cross-up from full jumps that leads to bigger damage combos; and j.CD is a fantastic air-to-air and pressure tool.
* '''Strong Neutral:''' Geese sports an strong neutral game that makes getting in on him very frustrating. First off, just about every button Geese has is useful or incredible. His standing D and crouching C make for VERY reliable anti-air pokes; his sweep is long-reaching and forward moving(if a little slow); his close C is fast and can even stuff hops; his lights are large and convert very easily; AND he does not possess a single aerial that doesn't have practical application: j.A is a fast normal that combos into EX Shippuken; j.B is a highly effective cross-up; j.C hits multiple times and guarantees a combo on landing, no real timing required; j.D is excellent as a jump-in, and j.CD is a fantastic air-to-air. Finally, 6B gives Geese a very long range, very active, high coverage max cancel option that is safe, sometimes even plus - and is also fantastic for maintaining offense after landing 2D. Of course, Geese's specials amplify this. Reppuken is very fast, and the C version has the properties of an EX fireball without costing the meter for one, allowing him to counterzone. All of these tools give Geese practically no shortcomings in neutral, and gives him a very safe and strong presence no matter where he is on screen.
* '''Strong Reversals:''' Because Geese's reversals are counters, they are capable of beating safe jumps, which means opponents will have to adjust their offense against them. Geese also has an instantaneous reversal grab in one of his Climaxes, and while its range is small, it cannot be avoided on reaction after the zoom in. If they see the startup cinematic, and they were standing next to Geese, they're getting grabbed.
* '''Anti-Safejump''': Geese has a selection of metered frame 1 counters to beat safejumps with, allowing him to jumpscare people with high, side-switching damage.
| cons= * '''Heavy Damage Scaling:''' All of Geese's counters that lead to combos and follow-ups add a great deal of damage scaling to anything that they lead into, and while Geese has a wide variety of combo options, many of them will end up costing you damage in the end. The fact that he can get combos after them at all can be considered a blessing, however.
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* '''Damage vs. Oki:''' Geese's damage output in combos seems to be balanced factoring in his OTG grab in mind. Unfortunately your knockdown advantage after landing this grab is terrible, and it also switches sides. This means Geese has to give up significant damage for better oki and vice versa.
* '''No Meterless Reversals:''' Though Geese's defense is incredible overall, his wakeup game is limited to metered options only which don't cover jumps or delayed oki.
* '''High Risk Defense:''' Geese's seemingly invincible defense comes at a price; you need to properly guess which attack, if any, the opponent is using, and utilize the appropriate counter. If the opponent is able to bait a counter, or if you guess wrong and use the incorrect counter, you're going to be eating a lot of damage. Geese has no meterless reversal without these counters, and the only non-counter reversals he has ''with'' meter are his Climax supers. You'll need to get into your opponent's head, or condition them properly, in order to make use of one of Geese's biggest strengths.
* '''Average Mobility:''' Geese's movespeed is standard and leaves something to be desired, even if 6B mitigates this.
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|input=f.B
|input=f.B
|description=
|description=
* Shifts Geese's head hurtbox ''very'' far during the animation, which makes it prone to getting stuffed.
Geese's longest reaching light normal that also cancels into almost everything he has. Forms an almost necessary part of Geese's combos and blockstrings.
Geese's longest reaching light normal that also cancels into almost everything he has. Forms an almost necessary part of Geese's combos and blockstrings.
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|input=f.C
|input=f.C
|description=
|description=
A quick st.C that is unfortunately rather stubby and doesn't cancel into anything. It's also very unsafe on hit and block, so you are probably better off using his other pokes. Primarily used as a far-reaching MAX Mode confirm.
One of Geese's many horizontal pokes, a palm strike with no special-cancelability that is very minus on both hit and block, although the pushback makes it usually safe. Also strong at catching hops.
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|input=f.D
|input=f.D
|description=
|description=
* Great long range poke. Reaches far, can stuff most jump-ins, and is a strong MAX confirm as well.
* Whiffs on crouching opponents.
* Whiffs on crouchers.
Excellent standing anti-air, though it's a bit difficult to use as a neutral poke. Has better horizontal range than 2C, so it can catch hops and jumps from further away.
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|description=
|description=
* Links into his close C, but not after a jump-in.
* Links into his close C, but not after a jump-in.
Fast, very plus elbow strike. For some reason, the hitbox does not exactly match appearances, so it does not hit as high as it looks like it would.
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====close B====
====close B====
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|input=cl.B
|input=cl.B
|description=
|description=
* Can link to cl.C
* Whiff-cancelable.
One of Geese's pressure options, a disjointed knee strike with great plus frames on block. The range also makes it preferable over cl.A for linking into cl.C.
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====close C====
====close C====
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|input=cl.C
|input=cl.C
|description=
|description=
* ''The'' button at close range. Fast startup, begins your combos, reaches high enough to stuff hops.
Average cl.C. The only reason this is significantly more preferable over Geese's cl.D is because of how slow his cl.D is.
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|input=cl.D
|input=cl.D
|description=
|description=
An unusually slow proximity normal that is reserved for getting the most damage out of Geese's combos. Somewhat difficult to combo into after jump-ins.
An unusually slow proximity normal that is reserved for getting the most damage out of Geese's combos. Somewhat difficult to combo into after jump-ins. It's also plus on block, which is a rare attribute for a heavy normal.
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|description=
|description=
* Moves Geese forward slightly during startup.
* Moves Geese forward slightly during startup.
* Doesn't start up fast enough to link from his proximity light normals.
Geese's key anti-airing normal that has excellent vertical range, hitting right above Geese's head. While Geese's 624B also functions as an excellent anti-air, it will leave Geese open to being punished if the opponent doesn't actually perform a jumping attack. It should also be noted that the horizontal range is also poor, so don't try to use it as a blockstring starter.
Geese's key anti-airing normal that has excellent vertical range, hitting right above Geese's head. This is Geese's most reliable anti-air; use this if you're not sure if the opponent will attack during a jump-in.
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* Moves Geese forward slightly.
* Moves Geese forward slightly.
One of Geese's greatest pokes, cr.D is quite fast and has excellent range. It also cancels into Geese's command normals and specials, so it also functions as a decent blockstring starter if you're out of range for st.B.
One of Geese's greatest pokes, 2D is a bit slow, but has excellent range. It also cancels into Geese's command normals and specials, so it also functions as a decent blockstring starter if you're out of range for st.B.
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|name=jump A
|name=jump A
|input=j.A
|input=j.A
|hitboxCaptions= Hop Version, Jump Version
|description2=
|description2=
* Comes out fast, and is active longer than you'd think.
* Comes out fast, and is active longer than you'd think.
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|name=jump B
|name=jump B
|input=j.B
|input=j.B
|hitboxCaptions= Hop Version, Jump Version
|description2=
|description2=
* Jump/super jump version can cross up, even vs small crouching characters
* Jump/super jump version can cross up, even vs small crouching characters
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|name=jump C
|name=jump C
|input=j.C
|input=j.C
|hitboxCaptions= Hop Version, Jump Version
|description2=
|description2=
* Hits multiple times, up to three times on a standing tall opponent if done from a hop
* Hits multiple times, up to three times on a standing tall opponent if done from a hop
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|name=jump D
|name=jump D
|input=j.D
|input=j.D
|hitboxCaptions= Hop Version, Jump Version
|description2=
|description2=
* Jump/super jump version can cross up, even vs small crouching characters
* Jump/super jump version can cross up, even vs small crouching characters
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|input=CD
|input=CD
|description=
|description=
* Great range. Moves Geese forward a bit. Can hit opponents from round start if they attempt an approach or attack.
* Great for oki after an OTG slam. Geese has enough frame advantage to throw out a meaty CD afterward.
A backfist with a generous amount of forward movement, giving it decent range. As with most other CDs, it has a greatly disjointed hitbox, making it a useful counterpoke. The hit advantage allows Geese to perform an OTG throw afterwards from anywhere on screen.
* Recovery on hit is low enough that Geese can run up and OTG slam the opponent even from fullscreen. This is also his optimal meterless combo from wallsplat CD.
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* The great range on Geese's CD carries over to his Shatterstrike, making this yet another powerful counter in his toolkit.
* The great range on Geese's CD carries over to his Shatterstrike, making this yet another powerful counter in his toolkit.
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====AdvanceStrike====
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|moveId=geese_214cd
|description=
*Same animation and range as his CD.
* The throw counter is at the feet.
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====jump CD====
====jump CD====
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|name=jump CD
|name=jump CD
|input=j.CD
|input=j.CD
|hitboxCaptions= Hop Version, Jump Version
|description2=
|description2=
* Long horizontal range makes it a great aerial poke. Hitbox extends farther than Geese's foot.
An great aerial poke with a slightly disjointed hitbox, j.CD is one of Geese's strongest approach options. A neutral jump j.CD can beat out most aerials and approaches in the game.
* Short vertical hitbox.
* Performing this from a neutral jump is guaranteed to beat out the vast majority of aerials and approaches in the game.
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|input=(close) 4/6C
|input=(close) 4/6C
|description=
|description=
* Placeholder
* Geese grabs the opponent by the neck and launches them off with a palm strike.
Outside of the corner, the distance of the launch puts Geese in a position where he can go back to zoning the opponent.
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|input=(close) 4/6D
|input=(close) 4/6D
|description=
|description=
Geese's former command grab, converted to a basic throw. Has better frame advantage than his C throw.
*Geese grabs the opponent and tosses them far off behind him, in the same manner as his old command grab.
Has slightly better advantage than his C throw, and puts much more distance between Geese and the opponent. If you want to get the opponent off you and zone them hard, use this.
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|captions="Thunder Roundhouse Kick"
|captions="Thunder Roundhouse Kick"
|description=
|description=
* Normally not special or whiff cancellable except into his OTG grab.
* Lacks special cancel properties, but can cancel into his OTG grab, even on whiff.
* Is MAX cancellable, serving as a stronger replacement for 6A in MAX confirm combos.
* Is MAX cancellable, serving as a stronger replacement for 6A in MAX confirm combos.
* Safe enough on block that you can counter the opponent's attempt at a punish if you guess their response correctly.
* Safe enough on block that you can counter the opponent's attempt at a punish if you guess their response correctly.
Mainly used for Super Special/Quick Max confirms, as an ender for small blockstrings, or to get closer to the opponent to perform his OTG grab, which is the only special this move cancels into. Not very minus on block and leaves Geese at a relatively safe distance from the opponent.
Mainly used for Super Special/Quick Max confirms, as an ender for small blockstrings, or to get closer to the opponent to perform his OTG grab, which is the only special this move cancels into. Due to its generous forward movement (about half screen), it can be spaced out to be up to +2 on block.
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|name=Tendoh Kudaki
|name=Tendoh Kudaki
|input=6A
|input=6A
|captions="Heavenly Smash"
|imageCaptions="Heavenly Smash"
|hitboxCaptions= Raw Version, Cancel Version
|description=
|description=
* Values in [] indicate data when move is cancelled into.
* Values in [] indicate data when move is cancelled into.
* Always causes a spiked hard knockdown on airborne opponents.
Mostly standard overhead/combo extender. Causes a hard knockdown on raw hit. Main move for combos/blockstrings.
Mostly standard overhead/combo extender. Causes a hard knockdown on raw hit. Main move for combos/blockstrings. When used as a mixup 6A has relatively low reward, as the hard knockdown property prevents Geese from getting any Quick Max or super combos off of it. He can, however, tack on additional damage with his OTG grab.
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|name=Reppuken
|name=Reppuken
|input=236A/C/AC
|input=236A/C/AC
|hitboxCaptions= A Version, , C Version, , EX Version
|description3=
|description3=
* C and EX versions essentially create a stationary fireball before launching a second fireball that travels. The first fireball will only hit the opponent if up close.
Reppuken is a very strong and valuable space control tool, useful for keeping the opponent away as well as snuffing out their own fireballs. While other characters have the technique (Rugal, Rock), Geese's version has unique attributes that strengthen his zoning abilities.
* A version is very fast, and recovers quickly as well.
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* C version's projectile (but not the stationary one) has the same priority level of an EX projectile, though it's only one and will still be stuffed by multiple EX projectiles (e.g. King's double strike).
'''236A:''' A very fast projectile with equally fast recovery. It is also very safe on block at just -4 at point-blank range. This also allows Geese to space himself out far enough during blockstrings to end his blockstrings at plus frames without having to spend meter. 214A is typically preferred as a combo ender, however.
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'''236C:''' Basically a free EX projectile, Double Reppuken is an excellent overall projectile. It stuffs out meterless projectiles, and also knocks down, much like an EX fireball. It also has a startup stationary hitbox that hits opponents up close and allows it to combo from light attacks at point blank.
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'''236AC:''' Improves upon 236C in every way possible. 236AC (EX Double Reppuken) is MUCH faster on recovery and has a larger startup hitbox than 236C, which makes it easier to use as a combo ender. On a grounded opponent, it gives a very advantageous juggle with little horizontal movement that allows for a followup of 623AC or any version of 214P, making it your ideal confirm from heavies. On an airborne opponent, the juggle is more limited, only allowing for a followup of 214A.
Your zoning tool. A moves fast and recovers quickly, both pressuring the opponent and properly baiting them into punishing it. C is a pocket EX projectile for free, but has much more startup and recovery, with the first hit lacking the higher hitbox from previous games that helped against hops, so using it up close is asking to get blown up. At range, however, it's a great way to win a quick fireball war. The EX version has juggle properties and can add significant damage to your combos in the corner.
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|name=Shippuu Ken
|name=Shippuu Ken
|input=j.214A/C/AC
|input=j.214A/C/AC
|hitboxCaptions= Normal Version, , EX Version
|description3=
|description3=
Geese throws a fireball from the air, bouncing backward as he does so.
Geese throws a fireball from the air, bouncing backward as he does so.
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* Brief recovery on landing.
* Brief recovery on landing.
* A version has shorter recoil, but more recovery on landing. C version bounces Geese up higher, but has less recovery on landing.
* A version has shorter recoil, but more recovery on landing. C version bounces Geese up higher, but has less recovery on landing.
* Has a ''much'' smaller hitbox than its appearance implies.
Shippuken is a powerful projectile that strengthens Geese's zoning game as well as his offense. Rather than halt his momentum entirely, Shippuken will bounce Geese away from the opponent after startup, allowing him to maintain his zoning abilities and keep his distance. Meanwhile, '''EX''' Shippuken will retain Geese's jump momentum entirely, which also makes it a great pressure tool, as it is significantly plus the lower Geese is to the ground.
Shippuken is a powerful projectile that strengthens Geese's zoning game as well as his offense. Rather than halt his momentum entirely, Shippuken will bounce Geese away from the opponent after startup, allowing him to keep his distance. Meanwhile, '''EX''' Shippuken will retain Geese's jump momentum entirely, which also makes it a great pressure tool, as it is significantly plus the lower Geese is to the ground.
One thing to note, however, is that Geese will float a noticeable amount after using Shippuken, which leaves him quite vulnerable after using the move. If Shippuken were to whiff, for example, Geese would be left wide open for a highly damaging punish. Therefore, you should exercise caution with Shippuken so as to not get punished while trying to zone the opponent. This issue can be avoided by spending meter, but there is really not much of a good reason to be spending meter on zoning with Shippuken.
One thing to note, however, is that Geese will float a noticeable amount after using Shippuken, which leaves him quite vulnerable after using the move. If Shippuken were to whiff, for example, Geese would be left wide open for a highly damaging punish. Therefore, you should exercise caution with Shippuken so as to not get punished while trying to zone the opponent. This issue can be avoided by spending meter, but there is really not much of a good reason to be spending meter on zoning with Shippuken.
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|name=Fudou Ken
|name=Fudou Ken
|input=214A/C/AC
|input=214A/C/AC
|captions=R.I.P. Jaei Ken 1995-2009
|imageCaptions=R.I.P. Jaei Ken 1995-2009
|hitboxCaptions= A Version, C Version, EX Version
|description3=
|description3=
A straight palm, serving as a combo or super cancel filler special.
* A version combos from lights with only one possible followup.
* C version combos from heavies and has a slightly longer range. It has 3 possible followups, forcing the opponent into a high-low mix up with all leading to hard knockdowns.
* EX version combos from light and crumples on the initial palm hit. It has the same 3 followups as the C version, but with slightly altered properties.
The rekka that replaced Jaei Ken. Most used for combo extensions, though poking with the A version occasionally can make for a fast check on your opponent. On hit with the C version you generally want to go with the 6P follow-up for super cancels, or the 6K follow-up to end a combo and lead into either OTG grab or Raging Storm. The light version has a new unique ender with 6P with knocks the opponent a good distance away, but causes a techable knockdown.
Fudou Ken is your go-to meterless combo ender, as well as a very important combo extender that forms the basis of his exceptionally lenient metered light confirms. All versions of and followups for Fudou Ken are very unsafe on block.
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'''214A:''' An extremely fast strike at 8 frames of startup. However, it has a hurtbox on Geese's arm before the active frames making it risky to use as a poke. It also has very little pushback and is -8 making it death on block.
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'''214C:''' A slower strike with twice the startup, meaning it can only combo from heavy attacks, but has three different followups—a mid, a low, and an overhead—that all lead to hard knockdowns and can be used as combo enders or as a mixup. C Fudou Ken has slightly higher pushback than A Fudou Ken, but also has a higher frame disadvantage and can be punished by most heavies.
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'''214AC:''' A fast crumpling attack that has the same followups as C Fudou Ken, but the followups have slightly lower disadvantage (though still very unsafe). AC Fudou Ken also has almost no pushback and has the same disadvantage as A Fudou Ken on block, making it very easy to punish.
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|name=Fudou Ken • A
|name=Fudou Ken • A
|input=214C/AC~6P
|input=214C/AC~6P
|hitboxCaptions= Normal Version, EX Version
|description2=
|description2=
* EX version causes a wallbounce.
* EX version causes a wallbounce.
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|name=Fudou Ken • Ba
|name=Fudou Ken • Ba
|input=214C/AC~2K
|input=214C/AC~2K
|hitboxCaptions= Normal Version, EX Version
|description2=
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* A circular sweep kick that hits low.
* Hits low
The pushback makes this generally safe on block, but characters with good long range punishes such as Shun'Ei, Benimaru and Rock for example can reliably punish this.
Very unsafe on block with moderate pushback. Can be easily punished by sweeps.
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|name=Fudou Ken • Un
|name=Fudou Ken • Un
|input=214C/AC~6K
|input=214C/AC~6K
|hitboxCaptions= Normal Version, , EX Version
|description2=
|description2=
* This move has the most reach out of all his followups and is useful in juggles following wallbounces.
* Applies a 30% scaling penalty to the next hit.
* The move following 214C is too slow to combo off a grounded 214C hit. EX version has a faster startup and doesn't have this problem.
Causes a spiked hard knockdown right in front of Geese, guaranteeing an OTG grab. Do note that the OTG grab will be heavily scaled.
Geese does an axe kick which hits overhead. Guarantees OTG 621346P if it connects.
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|name=Jyoudan Atemi
|name=Jyoudan Atemi
|input=63214B/BD
|input=63214B/BD
|captions="High Hit Throw"<br>
|imageCaptions="High Hit Throw"<br>
<small>"Predictabo"</small>
<small>"Predictabo"</small>
|hitboxCaptions= Normal Version, EX Version
|description2=
|description2=
'''63214B:''' Counters all physical aerial moves, high/mid physical specials, Shatter Strikes, and Super Special moves. <br>
'''63214B:''' Counters all physical aerial moves, high/mid physical specials (including Shatter Strikes), and Super Special moves. <br>
'''63214BD:''' Counters all physical aerial moves, high/mid grounded normals, high/mid physical specials, and Super Special moves.
'''63214BD:''' Counters all physical aerial moves, high/mid grounded normals, high/mid physical specials (including Shatter Strikes), and Super Special moves.
Cannot be followed up after a successful counter whatsoever.
Cannot be followed up after a successful counter whatsoever. <br>
All versions switch sides.
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|name=Chuudan Atemi
|name=Chuudan Atemi
|input=63214D
|input=63214D
|captions="Center Hit Throw"<br>
|imageCaptions="Center Hit Throw"<br>
<small>"Perceptabo"</small>
<small>"Perceptabo"</small>
|description=
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|name=Gedan Atemi
|name=Gedan Atemi
|input=41236B/BD
|input=41236B/BD
|captions="Low Hit Throw"
|imageCaptions="Low Hit Throw"
|hitboxCaptions= Normal Version, EX Version
|description2=
|description2=
Counters all low physical attacks. Knocks the opponent to the other side of the screen.
Counters all low physical attacks. Knocks the opponent to the other side of the screen.
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Launches opponent fullscreen. Can be followed up with an OTG grab or Raging Storm in the corner, and this time the Raging Storm does ''not'' scale, allowing for some pretty crazy damage in the corner off a countered low. The normal version comes out 1 frame sooner than most crouching lows, but the EX version is your best bet for catching people trying to low confirm on your wakeup.
Launches opponent fullscreen. Can be followed up with an OTG grab or Raging Storm in the corner, and this time the Raging Storm does ''not'' scale, allowing for some pretty crazy damage in the corner off a countered low. The normal version comes out 1 frame sooner than most crouching lows, but the EX version is your best bet for catching people trying to low confirm on your wakeup.
The EX version deals more damage than many characters' Supers, and has the longest active period out of any of his counters. If you're going to go for a low counter, there's very little reason (aside from having no meter) not to go for the EX version. Especially against characters that heavily rely on low pokes and confirms. Making this move a regular part of your gameplan can have devastating results in certain matchups. A sweeping Clark or Shermie, or a Kula mashing Cr.B, will need to fear losing almost a quarter of their health for sticking their foot out at you.
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|name=Raimei Gouha Nage
|name=Raimei Gouha Nage
|input=632146A/C/AC
|input=632146A/C/AC
|hitboxCaptions= Normal Version, EX Version
|description2=
|description2=
Geese grabs the opponent off the ground and slams them back down.
Geese grabs the opponent off the ground and slams them back down.
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|name=Hishou Nichirin Zan
|name=Hishou Nichirin Zan
|input=623A/C/AC
|input=623A/C/AC
|hitboxCaptions= A Version, C Version, , EX Version
|description3=
|description3=
* C is a great oki tool, if it crosses up its plus but if it doesn't its neutral. Groundbounces on counterhit, and can still combo into the EX version for another groundbounce.
* C is a great oki tool, if it crosses up its plus but if it doesn't its neutral. Groundbounces on counterhit, and can still combo into the EX version for another groundbounce.
* EX is your go-to combo extender for 0.5 - 3 bar combos.
* EX is your go-to combo extender for 1 - 3 bar combos.
Hishou Nichirin Zan is a rather unorthodox pressure tool that you probably won't often see meterless, as 214A is usually a better option. Despite appearances, Hishou Nichirin Zan is ''not'' an anti-air whatsoever, and unlike in previous games, it does not have multiple hits and cannot be combo'd into unless you spend meter. Both of the meterless versions leave noticeable gaps in blockstrings that can be punished, though Geese flies relatively high before the attack that can make punishing it difficult.
Hishou Nichirin Zan is a rather unorthodox pressure tool that still manages to shine as a safe blockstring ender. Despite appearances, Hishou Nichirin Zan is ''not'' an anti-air whatsoever, and unlike in previous games, A and C versions do not have multiple hits and cannot be combo'd into unless you spend meter. Both of the meterless versions leave noticeable gaps in blockstrings that can be punished, though Geese flies relatively high before the attack that can make punishing it difficult.
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'''623A:''' Soft knockdown. One of Geese's safest blockstring enders, especially if the opponent is crouching, but is otherwise lackluster. Prevents 623AC from being used in the combo if it hits.
'''623A:''' Soft knockdown. One of Geese's safest blockstring enders, especially if the opponent is crouching, but is otherwise lackluster. Prevents 623AC from being used in the combo if it hits.
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'''623C:''' Hard knockdown. ''Very'' lengthy startup, but is even on block on standing opponents, and +2 on crouching opponents. Groundbounces the opponent if it counterhits, which can lead to some highly damaging punishes. Can be followed up by 623AC. 623C will ''not'' cause a hard knockdown if the opponent is wallsplatted (for example, after st.CD) and will instead juggle the opponent, which can allow Geese to get damaging extensions off of st.CD in the corner.
'''623C:''' Hard knockdown. ''Very'' lengthy startup, but is even on block on standing opponents, and +2 on crouching opponents. Groundbounces the opponent if it counterhits, which can lead to some highly damaging punishes. Can be followed up by 623AC. If the opponent has been wallsplatted (after st.CD, for example) 623C will launch the opponent higher up, allowing Geese to get damaging extensions off of his st.CD in the corner.
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'''623AC:''' Groundbounces into a hard knockdown. Geese's strongest combo extender that does more damage than 214AC > 6P, so you'll probably want to use this in 0.5 bar combos.
'''623AC:''' Groundbounces into a hard knockdown. Not quite as strong as 236AC, but gives slightly more corner carry and combos from lights at close range.
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|name=Raigou Reppuu Ken
|name=Raigou Reppuu Ken
|input=2363214A/C/AC
|input=2363214A/C/AC
|hitboxCaptions= Normal Version, , Max Version
|description2=
|description2=
* Values in [] represent damage when the move OTGs.
* Values in [] represent damage when the move OTGs.
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|name=Oni Hanmon
|name=Oni Hanmon
|input=2363214B/D/BD
|input=2363214B/D/BD
|captions= Say "no" to wakeup pressure<br>
|imageCaptions= Say "no" to wakeup pressure<br>
<small>"Demonic Agony"</small>
<small>"Demonic Agony"</small>
|hitboxCaptions= Normal Version, Max Version
|description2=
|description2=
* Counters all physical attacks.
* Counters all physical attacks.
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|name=Rashoumon
|name=Rashoumon
|input=2363214CD
|input=2363214CD
|captions= Imagine trying to pressure a Geese with 3 bars
|captions= JUMPSCARE
|description=
|description=
* Command grab, cannot be dodged whatsoever after super flash.
* Command grab, cannot be dodged whatsoever after super flash.
* Can be comboed into, but there really isn't any combo that leads into it that does anywhere near the damage gained from a 3-bar combo into Raging Storm.
* Can be comboed into, but there really isn't any combo that leads into it that does anywhere near the damage gained from a 3-bar combo into Raging Storm.
* Incredibly short range.
* Leans on the larger side of command grabs, though the range is still not great
A frame-1 command grab with full-body invincibility on its first four frames, allowing it to snuff out any of the opponent's attacks while Geese is defending himself. It also does ''immense'' damage, taking away 50% of the opponent's total health in an instant. Overall, this is the most damaging Climax super in the game by a decent margin, and probably one of the scariest.
A frame-1 command grab with full-body invincibility on its first four frames, allowing it to snuff out any of the opponent's attacks while Geese is defending himself. It also does ''immense'' damage, taking away 50% of the opponent's total health in an instant. Overall, this is the most damaging Climax super in the game by a decent margin, and probably one of the scariest.
However, it's strictly for reversal purposes, and more situational than Raging Storm. Like most command grabs, its range is relatively mediocre, so don't expect it to connect unless you're close to the opponent; if it whiffs, you're going to be eating a massive punish. While it can be canceled into, it won't connect against opponents in blockstun, and regardless, in most scenarios you'll be losing out on damage since it doesn't connect on airborne opponents (including grounded opponents who have been knocked down). You are better off using Raging Storm for combos, and Rashoumon for sudden mixups.
While it can be canceled into, it won't connect against opponents in blockstun, and regardless, in most scenarios you'll be losing out on damage since it doesn't connect on airborne opponents (including grounded opponents who have been knocked down). You are better off using Raging Storm for combos, and Rashoumon for sudden mixups.
Geese Howard is the overseer of the Howard Connection and a supreme power behind the scenes in South Town. He is well versed in ancient Japanese martial arts and specializes in countering opponents’ attacks with devastating throws. He exudes an overwhelming presence as a charismatic figure of evil.
Jump: 42f Hop: 33f Backdash: 22f Run Speed Ranking: 7
Notorious for his array of near-instant counter throws, Geese is not only capable of shutting down aggressive opponents but is also a master at dominating opponents with weak defense.
Geese's normals on the ground as well as in the air are all excellent, with considerably long range. His grounded normals have great cancel options for when Geese goes on the offense; he even has a command cancellable st.B, a rare characteristic among the KoF cast. Having this option gives Geese extremely reliable and consistent hit confirms, as well as being able to end his blockstrings safely with 6B or 236A, or he can extend his damage output with his Raimei Gouha Nage (6246P) OTG throw.
Should Geese find himself unable to find a way in on an opponent, his fireballs mitigate his difficulty in closing distance. His Reppuken (236P) comes in two forms: the A version is fast with quick recovery, and the C version hits twice and snuffs out other fireballs, allowing Geese to hold his own against zoners. His Shippuu Ken (j.214P) is an excellent aerial fireball that makes it even harder for opponents to approach Geese.
If the opponent gets too predictable with their offense, Geese has a multitude of ways to shut them down. His Atemi counter throws (624B/D / 426D) have lengthy active windows, near-instant startup, and lead to hard knockdowns. If guessing which counter to use isn't your cup of tea, his Oni Hanmon (2624K) super special will counter any physical move without exception, all the while doing massive damage. Geese can spend even more meter to obliterate opponents with annoying pressure by using Rashoumon (2624CD), a frame-1, extremely damaging command grab that is sure to ruin the opponent's day if they happened to be in range.
Overall, Geese is an extraordinary defensive character that is simple enough to be effective in the hands of beginners, while more seasoned players can utilize his counter throws and frametraps to become the ultimate nightmare.
Geese Howard is a versatile character who excels at punishing predictable offense while also being a powerful zoner in his own right.
Pros
Cons
Ridiculous Defense: Geese is a defensive powerhouse. Armed with an array of frame 1 counters and counter supers that lead to combos, knockdowns, or tons of damage, he can keep the opponent guessing on their offense and change the flow of the match in an instant with a well placed counter. But this alone would only be powerful for hard reads, so of course Geese sports some of the best abare in the entire game. With gigantic, fast lights that convert from any connection range, an extremely vertical 2C, and strong hop checks, keeping Geese locked down can require persistent enforcement.
Fantastic All-Rounder: Geese can play any position and accommodate any playstyle extremely well. Despite him historically strong as a point character, he can play both other positions with great ease, fitting them very well. While he is a beast on defense and in neutral, he can press a deadly, menacing offense that the opponent must respect. Additionally, if played Mid or Anchor, Geese gains access to devastatingly powerful 4 and 5 bar combos, making his offense all the scarier and making attempting any attack he can mid counter all the more risky.
Strong Neutral: Geese sports an strong neutral game that makes getting in on him very frustrating. First off, just about every button Geese has is useful or incredible. His standing D and crouching C make for VERY reliable anti-air pokes; his sweep is long-reaching and forward moving(if a little slow); his close C is fast and can even stuff hops; his lights are large and convert very easily; AND he does not possess a single aerial that doesn't have practical application: j.A is a fast normal that combos into EX Shippuken; j.B is a highly effective cross-up; j.C hits multiple times and guarantees a combo on landing, no real timing required; j.D is excellent as a jump-in, and j.CD is a fantastic air-to-air. Finally, 6B gives Geese a very long range, very active, high coverage max cancel option that is safe, sometimes even plus - and is also fantastic for maintaining offense after landing 2D. Of course, Geese's specials amplify this. Reppuken is very fast, and the C version has the properties of an EX fireball without costing the meter for one, allowing him to counterzone. All of these tools give Geese practically no shortcomings in neutral, and gives him a very safe and strong presence no matter where he is on screen.
Anti-Safejump: Geese has a selection of metered frame 1 counters to beat safejumps with, allowing him to jumpscare people with high, side-switching damage.
No Meterless Reversals: Though Geese's defense is incredible overall, his wakeup game is limited to metered options only which don't cover jumps or delayed oki.
Average Mobility: Geese's movespeed is standard and leaves something to be desired, even if 6B mitigates this.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
25
Mid
super
5
4
8
+3
+1
-
30
60
Standard anti-hop poke. Good range for what it does, but not much additional utility beyond that.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
30
Mid
command
6
4
11
0
-2
-
30
60
Shifts Geese's head hurtbox very far during the animation, which makes it prone to getting stuffed.
Geese's longest reaching light normal that also cancels into almost everything he has. Forms an almost necessary part of Geese's combos and blockstrings.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
70
Mid
super
7
6
22
-7
-9
-
70
120
One of Geese's many horizontal pokes, a palm strike with no special-cancelability that is very minus on both hit and block, although the pushback makes it usually safe. Also strong at catching hops.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
80
Mid
super
10
4
17
0
-2
-
70
120
Whiffs on crouching opponents.
Excellent standing anti-air, though it's a bit difficult to use as a neutral poke. Has better horizontal range than 2C, so it can catch hops and jumps from further away.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
25
Mid
command
4
4
6
+5
+3
-
30
60
Links into his close C, but not after a jump-in.
Fast, very plus elbow strike. For some reason, the hitbox does not exactly match appearances, so it does not hit as high as it looks like it would.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
30
Mid
command
5
3
7
+5
+3
-
30
60
Whiff-cancelable.
One of Geese's pressure options, a disjointed knee strike with great plus frames on block. The range also makes it preferable over cl.A for linking into cl.C.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
70
Mid
command
5
5
15
+1
-1
-
70
120
Average cl.C. The only reason this is significantly more preferable over Geese's cl.D is because of how slow his cl.D is.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
80 (40+40)
Mid
command
9
3 (6) 7
11
+3
+1
-
70 (35+35)
120 (60+60)
An unusually slow proximity normal that is reserved for getting the most damage out of Geese's combos. Somewhat difficult to combo into after jump-ins. It's also plus on block, which is a rare attribute for a heavy normal.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
25
Mid
command
4
3
9
+3
+1
-
30
60
One of Geese's fastest normals that is useful for mashing out of pressure. Decent range.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
70
Mid
command
6
7
20
-6
-8
-
70
120
Moves Geese forward slightly during startup.
Geese's key anti-airing normal that has excellent vertical range, hitting right above Geese's head. This is Geese's most reliable anti-air; use this if you're not sure if the opponent will attack during a jump-in.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
80
Low
command
10
5
19
KND (+25)
-5
-
70
120
Cannot be whiff cancelled.
Moves Geese forward slightly.
One of Geese's greatest pokes, 2D is a bit slow, but has excellent range. It also cancels into Geese's command normals and specials, so it also functions as a decent blockstring starter if you're out of range for st.B.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
hop
hop
40
High
special
4
6
1 on ground
-
-
-
30
50
jump
jump
45
High
special
4
7
1 on ground
-
-
-
30
60
Comes out fast, and is active longer than you'd think.
Great for stuffing the opponent on reaction, either air-to-air or air-to-ground.
Combos into EX Shippuken, for a powerful approach.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
hop
hop
40
High
-
6
9
1 on ground
-
-
-
30
50
jump
jump
45
High
-
6
10
1 on ground
-
-
-
30
60
Jump/super jump version can cross up, even vs small crouching characters
Cannot be low-profiled by 2Bs and the like
Very active for a light. Easily leads to combo on jump-in and serves as a good backup air-to-air as well.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
hop
hop
80 (40+20+20)
High(1), Mid
-
14
3 (2) 3 (2) 2
1 on ground
-
-
-
60 (30+15+15)
120 (60+30+30)
jump
jump
80 (40+20+20)
High(1), Mid
-
12
3 (2) 3 (2) 3 (2) 3
1 on ground
-
-
-
60 (30+15+15)
120 (60+30+30)
Hits multiple times, up to three times on a standing tall opponent if done from a hop
Long startup, but once the attack starts it keeps going until Geese lands.
Guarantees a combo if it hits.
Full jump version applies damage scaling.
A slow, but powerful jump-in that hits up to three times, practically guaranteeing a combo if it lands. Deals more damage than average if all three hits land. Geese will lose out on a small amount of damage if the third hit doesn't land.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
hop
hop
70
High
-
7
5
1 on ground
-
-
-
70
100
jump
jump
70
High
-
7
6
1 on ground
-
-
-
70
120
Jump/super jump version can cross up, even vs small crouching characters
Can be low-profiled by some 2Bs and other moves with lowered hurtboxes when used as a cross up
Effective air-to-air poke, particularly from a neutral or backward jump. Not as effective as j.CD, but the startup is much faster.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
cl.AA
cl.AA
48 (25+25)
Mid
Rush
8
-
-
-2
-4
-
30
120 (60+60)
cl.AAX
cl.AAX
70 (25+25+25)
Mid
Rush
11
-
-
-8
-10
-
30
180 (60+60+60)
A rush combo that ends with either A Fudou Ken with its followup, (MAX) Raigou Reppuu Ken or Raging Storm.
The rush combo ending with Fudou Ken is unironically his optimal meterless route following a low light confirm.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
75
Mid
special
14
6
20
Wall Splat - HKD (gnd) (74 to 90)
-3
-
100
160
A backfist with a generous amount of forward movement, giving it decent range. As with most other CDs, it has a greatly disjointed hitbox, making it a useful counterpoke. The hit advantage allows Geese to perform an OTG throw afterwards from anywhere on screen.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
75
Mid
-
15
6
27
Crumple - HKD (+93)
-10
Armor: 4 to 14 (11 frames)
0
200
The great range on Geese's CD carries over to his Shatterstrike, making this yet another powerful counter in his toolkit.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
hop
hop
80
Mid
-
13
6
1 on ground
SKD
-
-
80
120
jump
jump
90
Mid
-
13
7
1 on ground
SKD
-
-
80
140
An great aerial poke with a slightly disjointed hitbox, j.CD is one of Geese's strongest approach options. A neutral jump j.CD can beat out most aerials and approaches in the game.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
100
N/A
-
1
1
0
HKD (33)
Unblockable
-
0
0
Geese grabs the opponent by the neck and launches them off with a palm strike.
Outside of the corner, the distance of the launch puts Geese in a position where he can go back to zoning the opponent.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
100
N/A
-
1
1
0
HKD (42)
Unblockable
-
0
0
Geese grabs the opponent and tosses them far off behind him, in the same manner as his old command grab.
Has slightly better advantage than his C throw, and puts much more distance between Geese and the opponent. If you want to get the opponent off you and zone them hard, use this.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
80 [60]
Mid
super
17
5
16
0 (Close) to 4 (Max Range)
-2 (Close) to 2 (Max Range)
-
80 [60]
120 [100]
Lacks special cancel properties, but can cancel into his OTG grab, even on whiff.
Is MAX cancellable, serving as a stronger replacement for 6A in MAX confirm combos.
Safe enough on block that you can counter the opponent's attempt at a punish if you guess their response correctly.
Mainly used for Super Special/Quick Max confirms, as an ender for small blockstrings, or to get closer to the opponent to perform his OTG grab, which is the only special this move cancels into. Due to its generous forward movement (about half screen), it can be spaced out to be up to +2 on block.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
70 [50]
High [Mid]
super [special]
22 [15]
6
26 [20]
HKD (+30) [-5]
-13 [-7]
-
60
80
Values in [] indicate data when move is cancelled into.
Always causes a spiked hard knockdown on airborne opponents.
Mostly standard overhead/combo extender. Causes a hard knockdown on raw hit. Main move for combos/blockstrings. When used as a mixup 6A has relatively low reward, as the hard knockdown property prevents Geese from getting any Quick Max or super combos off of it. He can, however, tack on additional damage with his OTG grab.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
A
A
65
Mid
super
15
Full Screen Projectile
30
-4 (Close) to 25 (Max Range)
-4 (Close) to 25 (Max Range)
-
40
40
C
C
96 (30+70)
Mid
super
14
6 (10) Full Screen Projectile
34
SKD (30: Tech / 57: Non-tech) - Close
-9 (Close) to 16 (Max Range)
-
70 (30+40)
100 (40+60)
AC
AC
125 (40+90)
Mid
-
15
6 (4) Full Screen Projectile
27
Juggle - SKD (38: Tech / 65: Non-tech) - Close
-1 (Close) to 26 (Max Range)
-
0
80 (40+40)
Reppuken is a very strong and valuable space control tool, useful for keeping the opponent away as well as snuffing out their own fireballs. While other characters have the technique (Rugal, Rock), Geese's version has unique attributes that strengthen his zoning abilities.
236A: A very fast projectile with equally fast recovery. It is also very safe on block at just -4 at point-blank range. This also allows Geese to space himself out far enough during blockstrings to end his blockstrings at plus frames without having to spend meter. 214A is typically preferred as a combo ender, however.
236C: Basically a free EX projectile, Double Reppuken is an excellent overall projectile. It stuffs out meterless projectiles, and also knocks down, much like an EX fireball. It also has a startup stationary hitbox that hits opponents up close and allows it to combo from light attacks at point blank.
236AC: Improves upon 236C in every way possible. 236AC (EX Double Reppuken) is MUCH faster on recovery and has a larger startup hitbox than 236C, which makes it easier to use as a combo ender. On a grounded opponent, it gives a very advantageous juggle with little horizontal movement that allows for a followup of 623AC or any version of 214P, making it your ideal confirm from heavies. On an airborne opponent, the juggle is more limited, only allowing for a followup of 214A.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
A
A
65
Mid
-
11
Diagonal Projectile
10 on ground
-17 (Lowest Height) to -26 (Highest Height)
-19 (Lowest Height) to -28 (Highest Height)
-
40
40
C
C
65
-
-
11
Diagonal Projectile
10 on ground
-25 (Lowest Height) to -31 (Highest Height)
-27 (Lowest Height) to -33 (Highest Height)
-
40
40
C
C
80
Mid
-
9
Diagonal Projectile
13 on ground
12 (Lowest Height) to -2 (Highest Height)
10 (Lowest Height) to -4 (Highest Height)
-
0
40
Geese throws a fireball from the air, bouncing backward as he does so.
Normal versions bounce Geese away, EX retains his jump momentum.
Brief recovery on landing.
A version has shorter recoil, but more recovery on landing. C version bounces Geese up higher, but has less recovery on landing.
Has a much smaller hitbox than its appearance implies.
Shippuken is a powerful projectile that strengthens Geese's zoning game as well as his offense. Rather than halt his momentum entirely, Shippuken will bounce Geese away from the opponent after startup, allowing him to keep his distance. Meanwhile, EX Shippuken will retain Geese's jump momentum entirely, which also makes it a great pressure tool, as it is significantly plus the lower Geese is to the ground.
One thing to note, however, is that Geese will float a noticeable amount after using Shippuken, which leaves him quite vulnerable after using the move. If Shippuken were to whiff, for example, Geese would be left wide open for a highly damaging punish. Therefore, you should exercise caution with Shippuken so as to not get punished while trying to zone the opponent. This issue can be avoided by spending meter, but there is really not much of a good reason to be spending meter on zoning with Shippuken.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
A
A
60
Mid
super
8
5
22
-6
-8
-
40
60
C
C
70
Mid
super
16
5
24
-8
-10
-
40
60
AC
AC
60
Mid
-
12
9
16
Crumple - HKD (+101)
-8
-
0
60
Fudou Ken is your go-to meterless combo ender, as well as a very important combo extender that forms the basis of his exceptionally lenient metered light confirms. All versions of and followups for Fudou Ken are very unsafe on block.
214A: An extremely fast strike at 8 frames of startup. However, it has a hurtbox on Geese's arm before the active frames making it risky to use as a poke. It also has very little pushback and is -8 making it death on block.
214C: A slower strike with twice the startup, meaning it can only combo from heavy attacks, but has three different followups—a mid, a low, and an overhead—that all lead to hard knockdowns and can be used as combo enders or as a mixup. C Fudou Ken has slightly higher pushback than A Fudou Ken, but also has a higher frame disadvantage and can be punished by most heavies.
214AC: A fast crumpling attack that has the same followups as C Fudou Ken, but the followups have slightly lower disadvantage (though still very unsafe). AC Fudou Ken also has almost no pushback and has the same disadvantage as A Fudou Ken on block, making it very easy to punish.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
C
C
80
Mid
Super
12
5
28
HKD (+65)
-14
-
80
60
AC
AC
40
Mid
-
11
7
18
Wall Bounce - HKD(+85)
-8
-
0
60
EX version causes a wallbounce.
Great corner carry, allows for a 6B kara cancelled OTG 632146P if close enough.
Forward double palm with the highest damage out of all followups as well as the best followup to use if going for a super cancel.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
C
C
70
Low
super
19
2
28
HKD (+46)
-11
-
60
60
AC
AC
100
Low
-
19
2
22
HKD (+26)
-5
-
0
120
Hits low
Very unsafe on block with moderate pushback. Can be easily punished by sweeps.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
C
C
70
High
super
25
5
27
HKD (+32)
-13
-
60
60
AC
AC
60
High
-
22
4
23
HKD (+37)
-8
-
0
60
Applies a 30% scaling penalty to the next hit.
Causes a spiked hard knockdown right in front of Geese, guaranteeing an OTG grab. Do note that the OTG grab will be heavily scaled.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
A
A
60
Mid
super
11
5
30
SKD (20: Tech / 47: Non-tech)
-15
-
60
60
Your optimal (and only) ender for light combos
The new followup ender for light Fudou Ken. Leads into a soft knockdown.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
B
B
150
-
-
3
17 (Counter Window)
24
HKD (+36)
-
-
0
0
BD
BD
180
-
-
1
8 (Counter Window)
31
HKD (+36)
-
-
0
0
63214B: Counters all physical aerial moves, high/mid physical specials (including Shatter Strikes), and Super Special moves. 63214BD: Counters all physical aerial moves, high/mid grounded normals, high/mid physical specials (including Shatter Strikes), and Super Special moves.
Cannot be followed up after a successful counter whatsoever.
All versions switch sides.
The most well-known of Geese's counters, largely because it's the one players end up seeing the most. This catches any and all physical specials, supers, Climaxes, and aerials. As these are among the easiest moves to counter, this tends to be the easiest of Geese's counters to pull off. Unlike many other counters, upon activation Geese will immediately put the opponent in a throw state regardless of the attack it stops, rather than simply launching an attack. The EX version catches everything but lows, and comes out frame 1. In most cases, Jyoudan Atemi will be a better option than Oni Hanmon, as you're spending half the meter for only slightly less damage.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
D
D
-
-
-
3
17 (Counter Window)
24
+20
-
-
0
0
Counters all mid/overhead ground normal attacks.
Switches sides and leaves the opponent wide open with a +20 frame advantage.
Applies a scaling penalty to the following hits, starting at 15%.
Switches sides and allows for a full combo. You can run and use cl.C to punish them, but if you can't land it, use cr.C instead, there isn't much difference. If you want the MAXIMUM damage and meter build, you can do a short hop into j.HP and then use cl.C, but the timing is tight. Any combo you follow up with will be heavily scaled down in damage, so you'll need to decide what will get you the damage you want vs. how much meter you want to spend on reduced damage.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
B
B
150
-
-
3
17 (Counter Window)
24
HKD (+53)
-
-
0
0
BD
BD
220
-
-
1
19 (Counter Window)
26
HKD (+53)
-
-
0
0
Counters all low physical attacks. Knocks the opponent to the other side of the screen.
Launches opponent fullscreen. Can be followed up with an OTG grab or Raging Storm in the corner, and this time the Raging Storm does not scale, allowing for some pretty crazy damage in the corner off a countered low. The normal version comes out 1 frame sooner than most crouching lows, but the EX version is your best bet for catching people trying to low confirm on your wakeup.
The EX version deals more damage than many characters' Supers, and has the longest active period out of any of his counters. If you're going to go for a low counter, there's very little reason (aside from having no meter) not to go for the EX version. Especially against characters that heavily rely on low pokes and confirms. Making this move a regular part of your gameplan can have devastating results in certain matchups. A sweeping Clark or Shermie, or a Kula mashing Cr.B, will need to fear losing almost a quarter of their health for sticking their foot out at you.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
A/C
A/C
100
-
-
1
1
49
KND (+10)
-
-
0
0
AC
AC
120
-
-
1
2
48
KND (+24)
-
-
0
0
Geese grabs the opponent off the ground and slams them back down.
EX version does a minimum of 60 damage.
Normal version sideswitches, EX does not.
This move only functions as an OTG, so nothing will happen if the opponent hasn't been knocked down.
OTG grab. Most of Geese's combos end in a hard knockdown that should give you time to run up and grab with this unless you're the one with your back to the corner. While this usually tacks on a considerable amount of damage (often the equivalent of spending an EX in a combo), your advantage after is very minimal and you switch sides, potentially losing the corner if you pushed them there. Consider that before going for this every time possible.
If you can spare half a bar, EX is preferable as it does more damage, and doesn't side-switch, so you don't lose the corner. You'll also have significantly more frame advantage, as well.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
A
A
70
Mid
-
25
6
16
SKD (36: Tech / 76: Non-tech) - Stand Hit
-3 (Stand Block) to -1 (Crouch Block)
-
30
50
C
C
100
Mid
-
38
5
14
HKD (46 - Stand hit / 48 Crouch Hit)
0 (Stand Block) to 2 (Crouch Block)
-
80
100
AC
AC
120 (40+80)
Mid
-
6
2 (30) 5
15
Ground Bounce - HKD (74)
1st hit only -33 / 2nd Hit (-1 (Stand Block) to 1 (Crouch Block))
-
0
100 (50+50)
C is a great oki tool, if it crosses up its plus but if it doesn't its neutral. Groundbounces on counterhit, and can still combo into the EX version for another groundbounce.
EX is your go-to combo extender for 1 - 3 bar combos.
Hishou Nichirin Zan is a rather unorthodox pressure tool that still manages to shine as a safe blockstring ender. Despite appearances, Hishou Nichirin Zan is not an anti-air whatsoever, and unlike in previous games, A and C versions do not have multiple hits and cannot be combo'd into unless you spend meter. Both of the meterless versions leave noticeable gaps in blockstrings that can be punished, though Geese flies relatively high before the attack that can make punishing it difficult.
623A: Soft knockdown. One of Geese's safest blockstring enders, especially if the opponent is crouching, but is otherwise lackluster. Prevents 623AC from being used in the combo if it hits.
623C: Hard knockdown. Very lengthy startup, but is even on block on standing opponents, and +2 on crouching opponents. Groundbounces the opponent if it counterhits, which can lead to some highly damaging punishes. Can be followed up by 623AC. If the opponent has been wallsplatted (after st.CD, for example) 623C will launch the opponent higher up, allowing Geese to get damaging extensions off of his st.CD in the corner.
623AC: Groundbounces into a hard knockdown. Not quite as strong as 236AC, but gives slightly more corner carry and combos from lights at close range.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
A or C
A or C
180 (40*3+60) [60 (20*3)]
Mid
advanced, climax
12
Full Screen Projectile
51
HKD (67) - Close
-12 (Close) to 2 (Max Range)
Full Body: 1 to 3 (3 Frames)
0
0
AC
AC
330 (50*5+80) [150 (30*5)]
Mid
climax
11
Full Screen Projectile
50
HKD (74) - Close
-5 (Close) to 9 (Max Range)
Full Body: 1 (1 Frame)
0
0
Values in [] represent damage when the move OTGs.
Loses a huge amount of damage if used to OTG.
Incredibly fast projectile super, able to punish most zoning on reaction. The Level 2 version is even faster, making it one of the fastest projectiles in the game. If attempting a Climax Cancel into Raging Storm, the move must be performed the moment Geese fires the shot (so right as the super flash and windup animation end). The hitbox on the projectile is actually significantly larger if cancelled into, allowing this move to be comboed into from Fudo Ken follow-ups that would otherwise knock the opponent out of its range.
While this move can OTG, it is very meter inefficient to do so. The OTG version of this move can also climax cancel and combo into Raging Storm, but it should be also be avoided due to the heavy scaling to Raging Storm specific to this OTG route. It is essential to use routes that avoid OTG Raigou Reppuken or simply going straight into Raging Storm for more damage.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
B or D
B or D
230
-
advanced, climax
1
10 (Counter Window)
35
HKD (14)
-
-
0
0
BD
BD
370
-
climax
1
10 (Counter Window)
35
HKD (+15)
-
-
0
0
Counters all physical attacks.
Can only combo into Raging Storm.
A frame-1 counter that parries any physical move without exception, dealing 20%-35% if it lands. Unlike Jyoudan Atemi, Oni Hanmon can be followed up with Raging Storm, dealing up to 65.5% from a counter. Oni Hanmon is harder to notice than Geese's other counter throws, with only a faint sound effect that can easily be drowned out by the rest of the game followed by a pose. It is slightly more prone to being punished, however, as it has a smaller counter window than his Atemi counters and longer recovery. While it is easier to catch the opponents attacks with Oni Hanmon, it is as high risk, high reward as his other counters.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
regular
regular
450 (20*15+150) Min:225
-
-
8
32
73
HKD (+44)
-56
Full Body: 1 to 12 (12 Frames)
0
0
This move can OTG without any additional scaling penalty. However, if climaxed cancelled into off an OTG Raigou Reppuu Ken, an additional 30% scaling is applied.
As a nod to this move's traditional input, it is possible to input this as 1632143CD.
Geese's iconic, signature super. Has decently quick startup, but this also means that it has less invulnerability than other Climax supers. However, that doesn't matter much, as Raging Storm is essentially a massive active hitbox after startup.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
regular
regular
500 Min: 250
Throw
-
1
4
80
HKD (33)
Unblockable
Full Body: 1 to 4 (4 Frames)
0
0
Command grab, cannot be dodged whatsoever after super flash.
Can be comboed into, but there really isn't any combo that leads into it that does anywhere near the damage gained from a 3-bar combo into Raging Storm.
Leans on the larger side of command grabs, though the range is still not great
A frame-1 command grab with full-body invincibility on its first four frames, allowing it to snuff out any of the opponent's attacks while Geese is defending himself. It also does immense damage, taking away 50% of the opponent's total health in an instant. Overall, this is the most damaging Climax super in the game by a decent margin, and probably one of the scariest.
While it can be canceled into, it won't connect against opponents in blockstun, and regardless, in most scenarios you'll be losing out on damage since it doesn't connect on airborne opponents (including grounded opponents who have been knocked down). You are better off using Raging Storm for combos, and Rashoumon for sudden mixups.
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