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The King of Fighters XV

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Clark is a mercenary who has fought alongside Ralf on numerous battlefields. His rank is lieutenant, and in addition to Heidern-style assassination moves and martial arts, he specializes in wrestling throws and locks.
Always calm, he has earned immense trust from Ralf.

Gameplay Summary

Clark is KoF's mixup grappler. Compared to the normal grappler archetype like Dinosaur/Zangief that slowly work their way in and then cash out with a command grab, Clark's goal is to get you into a hard knockdown (HKD) after his Flashing Elbow follow-up and then run the ultimate guessing game: safe jump, delayed grab, overhead, or complete shenanigans. While all combo roads generally lead to the same situation, Clark is not just all about the grabs; his j.A, far B, 2D, and far C are all-star normals and allow him to work his way in and get the opponent scared. Clark is not without his faults; he is hampered by a lack of a true non-metered reversal, his AA buttons are lacking, and he has to play KoF Fundamentals to get around Fireballs and good keepout. Clark is perfect for beginners as his Armored/Invulnerable Grabs can help him sneak in damage when they shouldn't, but his toolset can be fully explored for a complete character that can compete at the highest levels.

Clark Still is a grappler who excels at looping grab setups and poking from 1-2 char distances away.
Pros Cons
  • Mixup Supreme: If Clark gets close to you, it's over. His wide suite of mixup options include multiple command grabs (some of which are armored), highs and lows, the traditional KOF safejump... Clark's overwhelming ability to put you in "the blender" is what gives him his notoriety among KoF players.
  • Command Grab Arsenal: Clark has a command grab for every situation, including pressure, anti-air, and even reversal.
  • Vortex Potential: Clark's Flashing Elbow follow-up allows him to continually put pressure on his opponents after landing a command grab. He can then use any mix option that he has in mind and begin it all over again.
  • Superb Midrange: A combination of great normals and varied setups gives him lots of ways to contest space where other grapplers might not be able to. Step (6BD) is an amazing movement tool goes over low-profile normals and gives him a great chase game to boot. Clark's 2D is also infamous for being incredibly fast and far reaching, allowing him to win trades in neutral and begin the blender.
  • Meter Efficiency: Clark's entire game plan is both functional and threatening without meter, and he's often at liberty to spend it however he wants to squeeze extra damage or guaranteed oki out of every opportunity. This means he can work well in any team position.
  • Ridiculous Air-to-Airs: Clark's air to airs are large, active, and incredibly fast all at once. While this alone would be fantastic, Clark's EX Mount Tackle also has an anywhere-juggle property, allowing him to convert off air-to-airs like no other and go straight into his vortex.
  • Ease and Consistency: Clark's super cancels may be tricky, but he seldom has to use them at all due to how poorly they scale. With his very quick and good normals coupled with simple gameplan and light execution outside of meter combos, Clark one the easiest in the game in terms of combos, allowing him to remain killing even through high stress situations.
  • High Combo Scaling: Cashing out in a command grab tends to be less damaging than other options that Clark might have in store.
  • Odd Reversal: Clark's only reversal option is a command grab, which makes him very vulnerable to safejumps and hop mixups in particular. As a result, Clark often has to use air-to-airs rather than anti-airs to contest vertical space, which a smart opponent can capitalize on to help keep him shut out.
  • Corner Vacuum: Clark's combo structure frequently takes opponents out of the corner, which makes his pressure game less effective and requires him to win neutral again if he does a big combo.
  • Zoner Problems: Outside of universal mechanics, Clark has no practical countermeasure to projectiles in his move set. Coupled with his jump and hop arcs, this means he naturally struggles against zoners, of which many in KOF XV are strong, and is often forced to thread the needle in order to win these matchups.
  • Poor Meter Generation: Clark's meter generation is quite low. Though you won't be using many EX moves with this character, it does mean his overall damage and pressure game take a hit, and often times means you will be taking genuine meter-risks in general.


Movelist

(*) = EX OK

(!) = MAX OK

Throws

Nageppanashi German - / +

Fisherman Buster - / +

Death Lake Driver - / + (Midair Only)

Command Normals

Stomping - +

Step +

Special Moves

Mount Tackle - + / (*)

┗ Clark Lift - +
┗ Sleeper Lift (D.D.T) - +
┗ Flashing Elbow - + /
┗ Rolling Cradler - + /

Super Argentine Backbreaker - + / (*)

┗ Flashing Elbow - + /

Vulcan Punch - + / (*)

Gatling Attack - + / (*)

┗ Death Lake Driver (After HP or EX Gatling Attack) - +

Frankensteiner - + / (*)

┗ Flashing Elbow - + /

Super Special Moves

Ultra Argentine Backbreaker - + / (!)

Running Three - + / (!)

Climax Super Special Moves

Ultra Clark Buster - +

Quick Combo Reference

Quick Combo Reference

Notation

0 Meter

Anywhere
Anywhere

j.A > cl.C(1) > 6B > 41236D > 236P = 270 dmg
2B > 2A > 41236A (chain throws) = 157(ddt)/182(roll) dmg

1 Meter

Anywhere
Anywhere

cl.C > 6B > 623AC, 41236D > 236P = 303 dmg
2B > 2A > 214AC, 214A, 41236AC > (chain throws) = 268(ddt)/301(roll) dmg

2 Meters

Anywhere

j.A > cl.C(1) > 6B > max, cl.C(1) > 6B > 623AC, 41236D > 236C > [SC] 6321463214P = 444 dmg

Normals

Far Standing Normals

Far A

far A
A
A

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 8 +4 +2 - 30 60
  • Standard KoF far jab
  • Good for checking hops on reaction

Far B

far B
B
B

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 super 6 4 5 +6 +4 - 30 60
  • Not as much range as other far B's, but surprisingly high frame advantage
  • Lights chained into fB gives Clark a reliable link into 2D on hit and frame advantage on block.

Far C

far C
C
C

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 12 3 20 -2 -4 - 70 120
  • A lesser (see: fair) version of Ralf's far C backfist. Connects at round start range
  • Great range, but doesn't connect on crouching opponents.
  • Can be MAX or super canceled. Only Running Three/EX Running Three/EX Ultra Argentine Backbreaker will connect when far C is super canceled at max range.
  • Useful to punish opponents that roll out of safejumps on wakeup.

Far D

far D
D
D

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 9 4 18 -1 -3 - 70 120
  • Clark's best grounded anti-air normal.
  • Surprisingly good hitbox but long whiff recovery, so be careful using it recklessly.
  • Can be MAX canceled and combos into supers from a surprising distance, even into Argentinian Backbreaker

Close Standing Normals

Close A

close A
cl.A
cl.A

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 7 +5 +3 - 30 60
  • Good hop check and frame advantage, but clB is better for pressure
  • Links into clC

Close B

close B
cl.B
cl.B

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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
  • Excellent frame advantage and low pushback
  • Links and frame traps into clC

Close C

close C
cl.C
cl.C

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 (35+35) Mid command (1) / super 5 3 (2) 4 15 +2 0 - 70 (35+35) 120 (60+60)
  • Clark's go-to close normal for hit-confirming and punishing
  • First hit cancels into 6B or specials and is his most reliable combo starter.
  • Second hit can only be cancelled into Super or Quick Max, but because clC is +0 on block it can be hit-confirmed without risk of punishment

Close D

close D
cl.D
cl.D

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 High - 13 6 18 -3 (Standing) / 1 (Crouch) -5 Throw, Low Body: 1 to 22 (22 Frames) 70 120
  • A leaping overhead kick
  • Lower body invulnerability from frame 1 lets clD work as a reversal against lows.
  • Airborne AFTER startup (not immediately), which lets Clark beat reversal throw. However, Clark will be hit standing if using clD as a reversal against mids.
  • Because clD is airborne when it hits, clD cannot be canceled into Super or MAX.
  • +1 on hit against crouching opponents. Can be +2 when done meaty.
  • High pushback makes clD safe on block and puts Clark at the perfect range to threaten 2D
  • Fast recovery lets Clark punish with 2C if your opponent rolls through cl.D out of the corner and gives enough time to link into EX Mount Tackle from an air hit.
  • Input as 4D or 6D for throw OS

Crouch Normals

Crouch A

crouch A
2A
2A

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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
  • Incredible crouching jab
  • Tied for Clark's fastest normal with far A, but more reliable for abare and pressure
  • Chainable into itself and other light normals
  • Links into clC and frame traps into 2D
  • Great for pressure due to its frame advantage and deceptively fat hitbox

Crouch B

crouch B
2B
2B

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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
15 Low command 5 4 9 +2 0 - 15 30
  • Standard crouching low, but notable for Clark because it can be special cancelled, which he couldn't do previously
  • Not chainable into itself, but does chain into other light normals, giving him access to some easy and potentially powerful hit-confirms from lows

Crouch C

crouch C
2C
2C

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 8 4 17 0 -2 - 70 120
  • Better overall recovery than most of Clark's longer range normals, but it doesn't cover air space well
  • Solid range and speed and cancelable into 6B or specials, but some combos are limited by spacing
  • 2C 6B is usually Clark's optimal punish combo starter, depending on routing and meter

Crouch D

crouch D
2D
2D

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 6 4 19 SKD (26: Tech / 53: Non-tech) -4 - 70 210
  • Easily one of the best sweeps in the game, Clark's crouch D has always been a very reliable tool.
  • Everything you'd want in a sweep: fast startup, good range, safe on block, and special cancellable.
  • On hit this combos to EX Mount Tackle for extra damage and better oki.
  • Alternatively, cancel on hit into Step to chase the opponent's knockdown
  • 2D Step can lead to tick throws from massive range, but the Step can be punished by wary opponents before Clark gets to recover. However, Step can be challenging to react to and is a constant threat that makes 2D more threatening.

Jump Normals

Jump A

jump A
j.A
j.A

Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 - 5 8 1 on ground - - - 30 50

jump jump

45 High - 5 10 1 on ground - - - 30 60
  • Clark's best jump-in. A very large, very active, and very fast chop
  • A staple of Clark's safe jumps, hop pressure, and tick throws.
  • Like all of Clark's jumping normals, combos easily to EX Mounting Tackle when hitting an airborne opponent

Jump B

jump B
j.B
j.B

Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 6 1 on ground - - - 30 50

jump jump

45 High - 6 9 1 on ground - - - 30 60
  • Horizontal kick with more range horizontally than j.A
  • Outclassed by j.A as a jump-in, but still good in its own right. Hits at jump-in ranges where j.A won't and serves as a passable air-to-air in a pinch, but it's not reliable against crouchers.

Jump C

jump C
j.C
j.C

Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 - 8 3 1 on ground - - - 70 100

jump jump

70 High - 8 4 1 on ground - - - 70 120
  • Hard to use because it's slower than most of Clark's other jumping normals and usually misses crouching opponents
  • Still serves its purpose as a damaging horizontal air-to-air, but usually j.D is better.
  • Not the worst thing to get if you attempt an air throw and miss.

Jump D

jump D
j.D
j.D

Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 - 5 6 1 on ground - - - 70 100

jump jump

70 High - 5 7 1 on ground - - - 70 120
  • Excellent air-to-air jumping attack
  • Super fast for a heavy normal with a solid hitbox
  • Hopping with j.D will shut down most aerial approaches when well-placed.
  • Hop j.D can hit crouchers when delayed and is as fast as j.A, so j.D can be used once pressure is established with j.A

Blowback

Blowback

Blowback
CD
CD

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 command 15 5 26 Wall Splat - HKD (gnd) (69 to 85) -8 - 100 160
  • CD's short range, disadvantage on block, and weak conversions make it rarely seen for Clark
  • Could be used to catch hops at mid-range, but Clark usually has better options with j.A, j.D, f.A, and f.D

Shatter Strike

Shatterstrike
236CD
236CD

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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

A really bad Shatter Strike.

  • Not nearly as 'spammable' as other Shatter Strikes thanks to its short range
  • Because its range is so bad, Clark's Shatter Strike will usually be punished hard on block
  • Clark generally has better options to spend his meter on, whether it's for damage, anti-air, or interrupting the opponent's ground pokes.

jump CD

jump CD
j.CD
j.CD

Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 - 14 5 1 on ground - - - 80 120

jump jump

90 Mid - 14 5 1 on ground - - - 80 140
  • Horizontal leaping kick with frame advantage on block
  • Decent horizontal range. Neutral hop j.CD will usually prevent any aggressive air actions from the opponent
  • Hop j.CD can whiff on crouchers unless it is delayed, which can make it easier for the opponent to anti-air
  • Should be used in tandem with empty hop command grab, hop j.A/j.D, and Clark's threatening ground presence to unsettle the opponent's defense

Rush Moves

rush
cl.AA/cl.AAX
cl.AA/cl.AAX
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 5 - - -4 -6 - 30 120 (60+60)

cl.AAX cl.AAX

70 (25+25+25) Mid Rush 8 - - -6 -8 - 30 180 (60+60+60)
  • Mash auto-combo with limited use

Throws

Nageppanashi German

Nageppanashi German
(close) 4/6C
(close) 4/6C

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 (46) Unblockable - 0 0
  • Forward throw that launches the opponent full screen
  • Can set up decent oki near the corner. Make sure to use the right throw near the corner so you don't let the opponent escape!

Fisherman Buster

Fisherman Buster
(close) 4/6D
(close) 4/6D

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 (26) Unblockable - 0 0
  • Backthrow that launches the opponent full screen
  • Good oki when Clark is cornered. Delayed super jump can set up a safe jump.

Death Lake Driver

Death Lake Driver
air (close) 4/6C
air (close) 4/6C

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 (+43-47) - - 0 0
  • Air throw useful against people disrespecting Clark by jumping over him

Command Moves

Stomping

Stomping
6B
6B

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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
65 High [Mid] super [special, super] 22 [18] 4 17 [21] 0 [-4] -2 [-6] - 40 80
  • Overhead command normal
  • Cancelable into any of Clark's specials when chained, which makes hit-confirms from cl.C(1) much easier.
  • Lights > 6B can frame trap opponents trying to jump or mash on Clark's pressure
  • When done raw, 6B can only be canceled into Super or MAX. Like other canceled overheads, 6B's damage scaling is pretty heavy. 6B MAX can still be useful to close out rounds, but is a heavy meter investment
  • Can be +1 on hit if done meaty

Step

Step
6BD
6BD

Movement and pressure tool.

Movement and pressure tool.

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Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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
- - - - - 24 - - Low Body: 1 to 20 (20 frames) - -
  • Clark's command dash. Can be used to go over some low attacks.
  • Moves surprisingly far forward, giving Clark a chance to close the distance by surprise from pokes
  • Can be canceled into from other normals (even 6B)
  • Can be punished on reaction, but Step can be used with proper conditioning to extend Clark's turn

Special Moves

Mount Tackle

Mount Tackle
41236A/C/AC
41236A/C/AC

You hopped?

You hopped?

Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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

0 Mid - 11 22 16 HKD (0) -26 - 0 0

C C

0 Mid - 16 25 29 HKD (0) -26 - 0 0

AC AC

0 Mid - 10 1 46 HKD (0) -23 - 00 -
  • Clark runs forward and tackles the opponent to the ground.
  • Not a running throw, but an attack that deals 0 damage. Mount Tackle has incredible priority and can anti-air hops when the hitbox becomes active, but it is extremely punishable on block.
  • An effective if risky tool for punishing any form of reckless movement from your opponent, as it will catch hops quite reliably.
  • A version starts up faster and can combo from light attacks up close. It also can be used in juggles from 214BD
  • C version runs further after startup and combos only from cl.C/2C/6B.
  • EX Mount Tackle immediately goes into the tackle animation. EX Mount Tackle also has the extremely valuable Anywhere Juggle property, which allows EX Tackle to combo in a ton of situations where other moves can't.
  • Nearly every BnB, anti-air, and knockdown/knockback can potentially be extended by EX Mount Tackle for extra damage and a guaranteed oki setup.
  • Mount Tackle does no damage by itself, so all the damage comes from the follow-ups. Three different follow-ups can be performed after the tackle.
  • Follow-ups deal more damage from EX Mount Tackle.

Clark Lift

Clark Lift
41236AC~22A
41236AC~22A
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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

150 N/A - 1 - - HKD (44) - - 0 0

AC AC

123 (130) N/A - 1 - - HKD (44) - - 0 0

The second most damaging follow-up to Mount Tackle, but with no reliable oki. Not very useful out of normal Mount Tackle, but becomes a good option out of EX Mount Tackle. This is because EX Mount Tackle cannot be extended with Flashing Elbow at all. As a result, Clark Lift becomes a good option for keeping the opponent close to you in situations where Flashing Elbow cannot grant oki, as Sleeper and Rolling Death Cradle both force the opponent far away.

Sleeper (D.D.T.)

Sleeper (D.D.T.)
41236AC~22C
41236AC~22C
Get ready to see this move a lot.
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 N/A - 1 - - HKD (41) - - 0 0

AC AC

66 (70) N/A - 1 - - HKD (41) - - 0 0

The least damaging follow-up to Mount Tackle, but can itself be followed up with Flashing Elbow, which makes it the best option overall for oki setups. Most of the time you should use this one.

Flashing Elbow

Flashing Elbow
41236AC~22C~236A/C
41236AC~22C~236A/C
This one too.
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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

35 N/A super 18 - - HKD (39) - - 0 0

AC AC

45 N/A - 18 - - HKD (39) - - 0 0

The classic follow-up to many of Clark's command throws. Not only does this supplement his command throw game with extra damage, it recovers fast enough to allow Clark to get back into position to mix up the opponent immediately on their wakeup. In XV this is as easy as doing a super jump after the Flashing Elbow connects, or doing Step. Done immediately, this will put Clark into position to do a meaty 2B, cl.C, or delayed command throw to beat wakeup mash/throw attempts; done with a slight delay, this can allow Clark to do a safe jump with j.A to bait reversals. Because Flashing Elbow is available as a follow-up from all of Clark's normal command throws in some form or another, it serves as the cornerstone of his vortex, so don't forget to use it!

As a note, although the directional input for Flashing Elbow is listed as 236, the follow-up is always done after a side switch from the initiating command throw, which means the 236 needs to be performed to the opposite direction (i.e. 214). As a tip, always do the QCF motion in the direction Clark is throwing his opponent. So if Clark is tossing his opponent to the left, do 214.

Flashing Elbow can be canceled into Ultra Argentine Backbreaker or Climax when not originating from an EX move. This isn't very meter-efficient because of command throw damage scaling, but it's great for closing out rounds if you know it'll kill.

Rolling Death Cradle

Rolling Death Cradle
42136A/C~22D
42136A/C~22D
Big damage ender.
No results
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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

41236A/C~22B 41236A/C~22B

160 (40*4) N/A - 1 - - HKD (20) - - 0 0

The most damaging follow-up to Mount Tackle. This follow-up is actually useful in two situations: 1) if the extra damage will help you close out a round or 2) if your back is near the corner when Mount Tackle hits. It will pull them back into the corner while dealing significant damage and still allowing you to have decent oki. Midscreen however, your oki options are non-existent.

Super Argentine Backbreaker

Super Argentine Backbreaker
41236B/D/BD
41236B/D/BD

The traumatizer.

The traumatizer.

Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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

132 (42+90) N/A - 15 1 37 HKD (25) Unblockable Throw invincibility: 1 to 15 (15 Frames) / Full Body Armor: 1 to 14 (14 frames) 0 0

D D

132 (42+90) N/A - 1 1 35 HKD (25) Unblockable Full Body: 1 (1 Frame) 0 0

BD BD

150 (70+80) N/A - 1 1 45 HKD - Ground Bounce (75) Unblockable Full Body: 1 (1 Frame) 0 0

The SPD of KOF, Clark's signature command throw. Does good damage on its own and can be followed up with Flashing Elbow.

B version has delayed startup but has frame 1 guard point and throw invulnerability until active. This is particularly great for tick throws and oki, as it cleanly beats habitual mashing attempts and can only be countered by being airborne or otherwise out of range. DP attempts will lose to this, and you can punish with cl.C > 6B > Special for good damage. Essential for starting Clark's game and demanding respect.

D version is a 1-frame command throw. This is best used from an empty jump or a forward dash to punish the opponent for hesitating. Its 1-frame startup means it can also technically be used as a reversal against grounded opponents if they fail to do a proper safe jump.

The EX version is functionally similar to the D version, but with more range. It also can't be followed up with Flashing Elbow; instead, it ground bounces the opponent into a juggle state, which can most reliably be followed up with A Gatling Attack for more potential damage. The extra range on EX SAB makes it great for linked confirms and punishes that would otherwise not be possible. This is notably the only way to convert high damage off a special command grab into Climax without suffering brutal OTG damage scaling.

Flashing Elbow

Flashing Elbow
41236B/D~236A/C
41236B/D~236A/C
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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
33 N/A - 18 - - HKD (39) - - - -

See above.

Vulcan Punch

Vulcan Punch
623A/C/AC
623A/C/AC

Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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

80 (20*4) Mid super 8 1 (4) 1 (4) 1 (5) 1 18 SKD (48: Tech / 75: Non-tech) 0 - 80 (20*4) 80 (20*4)

C C

110 (30*3, 20) Mid super 8 1 (4) 1 (4) 1 (5) 1 36 SKD (30: Tech* / 57: Non-tech) -18 - 80 (20*4) 80 (20*4)

AC AC

95 (25*4) Mid - 4 1 (5) 1 (5) 1 (5) 1 18 2 0 - 0 160 (40*4)

Clark's old school rapid punches were slightly reworked in KOF XV; the input has been changed and you can no longer mash for additional hits. For what it's worth, this makes the behavior of the move a lot more stable.

Normal versions knock down on the last hit; notably, the hit-stun of each of the first three hits is enough to cancel into Running Three for a combo on grounded opponents (the only way to do so).

A Vulcan Punch stays in place and has lower recovery; the last hit is even on block if it connects, but it rarely does so due to pushback. C Vulcan Punch moves Clark forward during the attack and has no pushback, making confirms into it more consistent, and puts the opponent in a free juggle state on hit; however, the recovery is much longer than the A version, which limits follow-ups to this outside of the corner and makes it very unsafe.

EX Vulcan Punch is far more useful in most situations, boasting the forward movement and non-existent pushback of the C version with the recovery of the A version. This keeps the opponent in grab range while leaving you even on block, giving you a free mixup. On hit, instead of knocking down the opponent it leaves Clark at +1; this can potentially be used as an opportunity for a reset mixup, but more commonly this allows Clark to continue a combo with any of his 1-frame command throws. This makes EX Vulcan Punch the ideal special move starter for Clark's optimal damaging combo routes.

Gatling Attack

Gatling Attack
214A/C/AC
214A/C/AC

Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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

80 (40+40) Mid super (2) 7 3 (9) 2 27 SKD (38: Tech / 61: Non-tech) -10 - - 140 (60+80)

C C

78 (25+25+30) Mid super 17 4 (7) 4 30 SKD (34: Tech / 61: Non-tech) -14 - 140 (60+40+40) 160 (40+40+80)

AC AC

100 (30+30+40) Mid - 9 2 (16) 3 26 SKD (39: Tech / 66: Non-tech) -9 - 0 90 (30+30+30)

The Ikari Warriors signature combo filler. Good damage, good corner carry, an easy input with lots of hitstun. Some good places to use this move are after a 6B or on a cr.C hit. 214C can be linked into 214A for even better corner carry and damage. You can also perform EX Mount Tackle after 214A to get Oki, which makes this move an overall great special move for helping Clark's gameplan along.

214A vs grounded opponents gives clark an autotimed safejump by holding up forward to jump immediately after it recovers, and he can do a D backbreaker to catch an opponent on their techroll immediately after landing, or pressure them with a jA and run the vortex meterless.

EX Gatling has a few uses as combo filler and is good for burst damage. That being said, its main benefit is that you can combo into A Mount Tackle. EX Mount Tackle does not let you perform supers after doing its version of Flashing Elbow, but A Mount Tackle retains this property. If you're looking to close out a round, then this can be a good option for maximizing damage.

Death Lake Driver

Gatling Attack into Death Lake Driver
214C/AC~623A/C
214C/AC~623A/C
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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~A C~A

90 N/A - 11 - - HKD (44) - - 0 0

C~C C~C

90 N/A - 11 - - HKD (44) - - 0 0

AC~A AC~A

100 N/A - 11 - - HKD (44) - - 0 0

AC~C AC~C

100 N/A - 11 - - HKD (44) - - 0 0
  • A version does not sideswitch, but C version does.

Clark transitions right into his anti-air grab out of Gatling Attack. Good for squeezing out as much damage as possible out of Clark's BnB, but sends his opponent fullscreen and wrecks any chance of getting good oki.

Frankensteiner

Frankensteiner
623B/D/BD
623B/D/BD

You're mashing?

You're mashing?

Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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

130 N/A - 10 4 35 HKD (14) Unblockable Full Body: 1 to 14 (14 Frames) 0 0

D D

130 N/A - 17 4 35 HKD (14) Unblockable Full Body: 1 to 20 (20 Frames) 0 0

BD BD

160 N/A - 10 4 33 HKD (14) Unblockable Full Body: 1 to 13 (13 Frames) 0 0
  • As of Patch 1.32, Clark builds additional meter when he poses upon no cancel to Flashing Elbow. This builds more meter than foregoing the follow-up but sacrifices the guaranteed oki, which is generally more useful. Clark is now also in grounded instead of aerial recovery if this whiffs, making him more susceptible to high-damage punishes and increasing the risk of this move. Regardless, it's a powerful reversal and mixup tool all-in-one.

A command grab with startup invincibility. Considered one of Clark's most important specials, Frankensteiner is a staple of Clark's mixup game, as its invincibility eats people trying to fight back against his oki after getting knocked down. You can do Flashing Elbow out of this too, which means a successful read can lead right back into Clark's vortex.

Flashing Elbow

Flashing Elbow
623B/D/BD~236A/C
623B/D/BD~236A/C
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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/D B/D

35 N/A super 18 - - HKD (39) - - 0 0

BD BD

45 N/A - 18 - - HKD (39) - - 0 0
  • See above.

Super Special Moves

Ultra Argentine Backbreaker

Ultra Argentine Backbreaker
6321463214(A/C/AC)
6321463214(A/C/AC)

Combo ender
often does mediocre damage.

Combo ender
often does mediocre damage.

Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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

225 (35*3+120) Min: 111 N/A - 3 2 35 HKD (13) Unblockable Full Body: 1 to 4 (4 Frames) 0 0

AC AC

365 (65*3+170) Min:196 N/A - 1 2 34 HKD (21) Unblockable Full Body: 1 to 2 (2 Frames) 0 0
  • Clark's go-to combo ender with meter. Does low damage thanks to poor OTG scaling, but still very useful to help kill a low-health opponent.
  • Can be performed out of Flashing Elbow. As an input tip, always buffer Ultra Argentine Backbreaker from the opposite direction as your Flashing Elbow input, i.e. 214 > 6321463214, or 236> 4123641236.
  • Grants non-existent oki on hit, making it a poor choice to use outside of meter dumps.

Clark grabs his opponent before performing the Argentine Backbreaker three times and then performs a brainbuster on them. Due to the heavy scaling on OTG combos, this Super often does very little damage and grants no oki on success. As a result, try to use this Super to close out a round or as a meter dump if necessary. Note that this Super cannot combo into Running Three MAX or Climax, making this a true combo ender.

The MAX version is a cinematic super with much better damage scaling. If you want to do good damage for three bars, do Running Three into Ultra Argentine Backbreaker MAX for the most possible damage.

Running Three

Running Three
4123641236B/D/BD
4123641236B/D/BD

You whiffed a button?

You whiffed a button?

Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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

200 N/A advanced, climax 11 1 46 HKD (77) Unblockable Full Body: 1 to 7 (7 Frames) 0 0

D D

200 N/A advanced, climax 11 1 46 HKD (77) Unblockable Full Body: 1 to 7 (7 Frames) - -

BD BD

330 (100+100+150) Min: 175 N/A climax 6 1 49 HKD (48) Unblockable Full Body: 1 to 4 (4 Frames) / Projectile Invincibility: (22 frames) - -
  • Midscreen punish and meter dump starter.
  • During the MAX version Clark is invulnerable to projectiles, making this a great pseudo-reversal for blowing up fake pressure or catching out a zoner.
  • Can be cancelled into Ultra Argentine Backbreaker MAX or Climax.

Clark sprints forward and then grabs his opponent before powerbombing them. A solid super to help punish poor pressure or begin a meter dump. Extremely hard to react to at close range due to the speed and range at which Clark can grab you, but can be easily DP'd if done raw. Don't throw this out randomly; instead, work it into your game plan as a whiff punisher.

The MAX version has more use as an anti-zoning tool. Clark gains projectile invulnerability while performing this super, allowing him to easily blow up anyone spamming projectiles. He also moves extremely fast during this move, making it very easy to punish an opponent spamming fireballs from even fullscreen. Running Three MAX goes right into Clark's Climax Super for over 700 points of damage, giving him a great way to overcome the zoning matchup if he's got the bar to spend.

Gatling Attack C's first hit can be cancelled into this super, which can then either flow into Ultra Argentine Backbreaker MAX or Climax depending on your resources. Good for immediately dumping all your bar and doing 50% or above to a low-health opponent, which can be great for a Mid or Anchor Clark.

Climax Super Special Moves

Ultra Clark Buster
2141236CD
2141236CD

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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
445 (104+104+237) Min: 260 High - 19 4 42 HKD (36) -31 Full Body: 1 to 20 (20 Frames) 0 0
  • Clark flies across the screen extremely quickly while invulnerable to projectiles.
  • Does excellent damage by Clark's standards.

Similar to Running Three MAX, this super sends Clark fullscreen to grab his opponents for a brutal punish. This move has projectile invulnerability. The leap also allows it to go over lows. It can still be DP'd on reaction, so be careful throwing it out.

Something to note is that both of Clark's supers send his opponents fullscreen. This move will catch anyone standing still or performing a grounded move regardless of where they are on the screen, so throwing this out after waiting to see what they do is a good way to punish them further. A basic MAX Mode BnB does close to 600 damage, while a MAX Mode Climax does 445, so this is a surefire way to kill an opponent who doesn't realize what you're about to do. It's a gimmick, but keeping it in your back pocket can make Anchor Clark a real menace.

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