Pokemon: Close Combat/Falinks


Archetypes:	Zoner, Trapper
Health:	39
Endurance:	14 (No Retreat: 6)
Walk Speed:	2.8 / -2 (No Retreat: 4 / -1) (Running: 4.8 / -4.8)
Prejump Frames:	5
Fastest Attack:	5A (7f)

Pon-Pon-Pata-Pon

Introduction

Pata-Pata-Poké-MON!

Rally the troops! The Brass Spartans march into combat! Falinks is a complex character that blurs the line between a zoner and a puppet character. The main Falink, whose brave leadership qualities have earned it the title of "Captain," strategically employs its brethren in versatile ways to control space and disrupt the opponent's game plan. The troops boast several powerful keep-away tools, such as j8A, Chainspear, and Upward Chainspear, which you'd expect from a zoner. These moves are potent and have disjointed hitboxes away from the Captain, making them challenging to punish in neutral.

Furthermore, the Captain displays strong tactical flexibility by deploying some of its troops (Private Lil Link and Lieutenant Big Link) who detach from the main troop. The moves 3A (deploying Lil Link) and 2A (deploying Big Link) change properties after it tosses its comrades. The deployed troops can be commanded to attack via 5A and to retreat using Defensive Formation. Any troops not attached to the main batallion cannot be attacked, leading to scenarios where opponents must carefully navigate past them to reach the Captain. However, do not underestimate the strength in numbers: keeping the troops deployed can limit the range and alter the properties of Falinks's zoning tools. Falinks requires a delicate balance between these two aspects of zoning and disruption to use efficiently.

Outside of the troop nuances, Falinks has other shortcomings. The Captain's own short-range normal attacks and vulnerabilities in disadvantage can lead to a swift defeat for Falinks in combat. Falinks excels in neutral but relies on metered options to perform well in advantage and to escape disadvantage. The sweep 3A variants (with and without Lil Links deployed) require different setups to confirm into, making meter gain somewhat of a hassle at times. Falinks has a vast amount of different approaches to playing; no two Falinks players will play Falinks the same. All this nuance comes together to create a combat troop that is challenging to pick up and play but satisfying to master. Tally-ho!

Playstyle
Falinks is a unique character that controls the battlefield with deployable units before rushing the opponent down with its formidable stagger pressure.

Pick if you like	Avoid if you dislike
Space Control: Falinks can cover a lot of space with either Chainspear or the Links, making areas unsafe for the enemy to pass through. Unorthodox Tactics: Falinks is an oddball fighter whose battle plans can change on a dime, easily adapting to the opponent's game plan. Corner Commander: Falinks has surprisingly robust damage and pressure in the corner, rewarding it for denying the opponent space. No Retreat!: Falinks' super enables it to charge forward and overwhelm opponents in a flurry of follow-ups.	Tactical Trade-offs: Having Links deployed means Falinks' attacks that utilize the whole squadron will generally have weaker range and damage. Combat Fatigue: Falinks has a lot going on - some players will prefer a more straightforward character. Corner Reliant: Falinks requires the corner to gain the most out of its confirms. This can be seen by its somewhat underwhelming midscreen damage potential.

Normals

5A

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
1	0	Mid	4A, 6A	-	-
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
7	1	8 (No Retreat: 9)	+7 [+4]	-	-
Total: 16
Falinks quickly jabs with a shield-arm. Commands deployed Links to attack If the deployed Link lands its attack (even on block) it will automatically retreat to the Captain Kara cancels into specials, allowing you to attack in unison with deployed Links No Retreat: One of the little Links will follow up with a tackle after the Captain's jab; it will go farther after using 4A

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4A

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
1	1	Mid	2A, 3A, Special	-	-
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
8	8	14	+1 [-5]	-	-
Total: 29
Falinks strikes upwards with its horn. Not recommended as an anti-air due to its stubbiness, but makes for a decent mash option on defense Suitable for block strings and hit confirms as it can cancel into both versions of 3A (with or without Lil Links) No Retreat: A Link will tackle the opponent, making 4A an even better pressure tool and combo starter

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6A

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
1	0	Mid	Special	-	Anti-Projectile
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
11	7	15	1 [-5]	-	-
Total: 32
Falinks thrusts forward with a shield-arm. Moves Falinks forward, can be used in conjunction with deployed troops to control space Frametraps with 5B if you have at least one Link, allowing for potent strike/throw mix (though 5B itself is unsafe on block) Good for comboing into 6B, but be sure to hitconfirm it No Retreat: A Link will tackle the opponent, allowing the Captain to close the gap while maintaining its offense

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2A (with Big Link)

Watch your Head

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
1	1	Mid -> High	-	-	Knockdown, Anti-Projectile
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
12	37	47	+97 [+16]	-	-
Total: 95
The Captain throws Big Link in an aerial arc. Deploys Big Link on the field Can only be performed when Big Link is following the Captain Does not command Lil Link to attack Hits mid on the initial toss and high as Big Link descends Big Link only deals endurance damage during its descent Crucial for vertical anti-airing, which 4B notably fails at No Retreat: Cancels into its Big Link-less version

2A

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
3	2	Mid	Special, C Cancel	-	-
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
22	5	31	+1 [+2]	-	-
Total: 63
Falinks strikes downwards with its horn, rushing forward. Commands deployed Links to attack Can only be performed when Big Link is deployed on the field Very useful pressure reset as it outranges most jabs and leaves you plus enough for tick throws while confirming into specials Kara cancels into specials, allowing you to attack in unison with deployed Links or add forward movement to moves like Chainspear

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5A/2A/j5A while Big Link is Deployed

OR

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
1	0	Mid	-	-	Knockdown
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
41	5	70	+113 [+33]	-	-
Total: 115
Big Link strikes upward with its horn. Can only be performed when Big Link is deployed on the field After connecting with its attack, it will return to the Captain, knocking down air opponents Sends the opponent directly upwards for combos

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3A (with Lil Link)

Watch your Toes

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
1	1	Low	-	-	Sweep, Knockdown (Air), Anti-Projectile
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
15	35	49	+54 [-31]	-	-
Total: 98
The Captain commands Lil Link to dash forward. Deploys Lil Link on the field Can only be performed when Lil Link is following the Captain Heavily disjointed and typically the start of your offense

3A

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
1	1	Low	22B	-	Sweep
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
20	5	25	+58 [-12]	-	-
Total: 49
Falinks swipes low with a shield-arm. Can only be performed when Lil Link is deployed on the field Can ground aerial opponents (such as after 2A(BL)) Easy to gatling into, allowing Falinks to gain essential meter Very practical way to start No Retreat pressure thanks to its knockdown No Retreat: A Link will tackle the opponent, allowing for combos at the cost of the move's meter gain

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5A/2A/j5A while Lil Link is Deployed

OR

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
1	0	Mid	-	-	Anti-Projectile (passively)
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
11	5	54	+31 [+33]	-	-
Total: 69
Lil Link lashes out a headbutt with what's left of its horn. Can only be performed when Lil Link is deployed on the field After connecting with its attack, it will return to the Captain, knocking down air opponents

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j5A

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
1	0	High	jB	-	-
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
10	15	6	+16 [+17]	-	-
Total: 30
Falinks swipes its horn through the air in a downward arc. Commands deployed Links to attack Can hit as an instant overhead on taller characters, making Falinks's mix much more threatening Does not kara cancel into specials, unlike the grounded attack commands No Retreat: All Links following the Captain will perform an additional attack (+1 additional attack for each), allowing for side switch combos

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j8A (with Full Links)

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
5	2	Mid	-	-	Launch
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
20	8	19	+73 [+11]	-	-
Total: 46
The Captain swings all following Links in a hammer-like formation. Performed when both Big Link and Lil Link are following the Captain Excellent aerial option, with a nearly unchallengable disjoint and high combo/corner carry reward The only j8A variant that launches

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j8A (with Big Link)

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
4	2	Mid	-	-	Knockdown
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
18	8	18	+74 [+12]	-	-
Total: 43
The Captain swings all following links in a chain formation. Performed when Big Link is following the Captain and Lil Link is deployed Slightly faster and smaller than the Full Links variant in addition to not launching

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j8A (with Lil Link)

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
4	1	Mid	-	-	Knockdown
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
16	8	17	+75 [+12]	-	-
Total: 40
The Captain swings all following Links in a small, hammer-like formation. Performed when Lil Link is following the Captain and Big Link is deployed Still strong and disjointed but loses combo potential due to the smaller arc on hit

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j8A

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
3	1	Mid	-	-	Knockdown
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
12	8	16	+76 [+8]	-	-
Total: 35
The Captain swings all following Links in an even smaller hammer-like formation. Performed when both Big Link and Lil Link are deployed Easier to contest than the other j8As

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Specials

Chainspear (with Full Links)
5B

Falinks Neutral in a nutshell

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
5	2	Mid	-	-	Knockdown
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
23	12	45	+51 [-10]	-	-
Total: 79
The Captain thrusts the Links forward into enemy lines in a spear-like formation. Performed when both Big Link and Lil Link are following the Captain Essential zoning tool, allowing for safe endurance pressure and knockdowns to gain stage control Solid juggle ender

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Chainspear (with Big Link)
5B

Also Falinks Neutral in a Nutshell

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
4	2	Mid	-	-	Knockdown
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
22	12	45	+51 [-17]	-	-
Total: 78
The Captain thrusts the Links forward into enemy lines in a spear-like formation. Performed when Big Link is following the Captain and Lil Link is deployed Nearly identical to the full version, just slightly smaller and weaker

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Chainspear (with Lil Link)
5B

A move that reminds one of Falinks' neutral~

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
4	1	Mid	-	-	Knockdown
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
18	12	45	+51 [-17]	-	-
Total: 74
The Captain thrusts the Links forward into enemy lines in a spear-like formation. Performed when Lil Link is following the Captain and Big Link is deployed. As a rule, dropping Big Link loses you 1 endurance on Chainspear The only version of 5B that catches parries after 6A

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Chainspear
5B

Are you sick of this move? Great! *Chainspears again*

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
3	1	Mid	-	-	Knockdown
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
12	12	45	+51 [-24]	-	-
Total: 68
The Captain thrusts the Links forward into enemy lines in a spear-like formation. Performed when both Big Link and Lil Link are deployed Still unsafe on block but this can be remedied with your deployed Links

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Upward Chainspear (with Full Links)
4B

Nice jump in, would be a real shame if I were to invalidate that entirely

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
5	-	2	-	Upper Body	Knockdown , Launch (Air)
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
23	12	45	+77 [-10]	-	-
Total: 79
The Captain thrusts the Links diagonally upwards in a spear-like formation. Performed when both Big Link and Lil Link are following the Captain Highly disjointed anti-air Combos into 5B, or you can simply take advantage of the knockdown by closing the gap Has a notable blind spot directly above the Captain, which must be covered with 2A(+BL) Only the first active frame hits grounded opponents

Upward Chainspear (with Big Link)
4B

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
4	-	1	-	Upper Body	Knockdown , Launch (Air)
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
22	12	45	+77	-	-
Total: 78
The Captain thrusts the Links diagonally upwards in a spear-like formation. Performed when Big Link is following the Captain and Lil Link is deployed In general, the same range/damage/startup/endurance amounts apply to the upward versions of each Chainspear variant

Upward Chainspear (with Lil Link)
4B

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
4	-	1	-	Upper Body	Knockdown , Launch (Air)
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
18	12	45	+77	-	-
Total: 74
The Captain thrusts the Links diagonally upwards in a spear-like formation. Performed when Lil Link is following the Captain and Big Link is deployed

Upward Chainspear
4B

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
3	-	1	-	Upper Body	Knockdown , Launch (Air)
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
12	12	45	+77	-	-
Total: 68
The Captain thrusts the Links diagonally upwards in a spear-like formation. Performed when both Big Link and Lil Link are deployed The fastest variant, with range that's still very solid by most characters' standards Difficult to follow up

Frontline Push
6B

CHARGE!

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
1, 1, 1, 3	0, 0, 0, 2	Mid	C-Cancel, 22B	-	Launch, Knockdown (Air)
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
8	6	37	+76 [-11]	-	-
Total: 50
The Captain commands three Links to charge forward, then follows up with an upward horn strike. Functions independently of Big and Lil Link Midscreen combo ender, corner juggle starter Solid whiff punish, with faster startup than all Chainspear variants Unsafe on block

Defensive Formation
2B

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
1+1	-	Mid	5B, 6B, 24B, 268B, Forward Dash	23-33	Anti-Projectile. Retreating Falinks: Knockdown (Air)
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
23	42	25	+6 [+1]	-	-
Total: 89
Falinks regroups, calling back all deployed Links and briefly assuming a guarded position. Deployed Links start returning instantly and are active hitboxes even if Defensive Formation is interrupted Retreating Links only hit aerial opponents Whiff cancellable into specials or dash

Hoplite Hop
jB

The Surprise Cross Up Tool

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
2	1	Mid	-	-	Knockdown (Ground Only)
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
22+(2xL)	6	4	+46 [-]	-	-
Falinks pauses briefly in midair before dashing up to three times in quick succession. Each dash can be in a different direction The first dash can only be in the 6, 2, or (by default) 3 directions You can't do two upward (or diagonally upward) dashes in a row If no direction is input, Falinks will end the attack early Additional dashes can be performed with 5B for 1 meter each Hitting 5A during the attack will command your deployed Links to attack Ending near the ground can lead to follow-ups

Hyper Moves

Hoplite Thrust
623B

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
2 (x3)	0	Mid	-	Full (1-30)	Knockdown (First Hit Only)
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
20	8+(2xL)	2	-	1	-
Falinks dashes diagonally upward from the ground, then performs up to two more aerial dashes. Basic DP, though relatively slow On block this move fails and Falinks tumbles through the air, liable to eat a punish Transitions into the last 2/3rds of jB after the initial jump

Clawspear (with Full Links)
24B

T H E C L A W

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
8	-	Unblockable (Throw)	-	-	Knockdown
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
18	14	47	-	1	-
Total: 78
The Captain grabs at the enemy with the Links in a claw-like formation. Performed when both Big Link and Lil Link are following the Captain Throws the enemy backward Allows for strike/throw at a considerable distance when paired with Chainspear Space the move to bring the opponent closer to the corner

Clawspear (with Big Link)
24B

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
6	-	Unblockable (Throw)	-	-	Knockdown
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
18	14	47	-	1	-
Total: 78
The Captain grabs at the enemy with the Links in a claw-like formation. Performed when Big Link is following the Captain and Lil Link is deployed Throws the enemy backward Nearly identical to the Full Links version, just with less damage and range as usual

Clawspear (with Lil Link)
24B

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
5	-	Unblockable (Throw)	-	-	Knockdown
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
18	14	47	-	1	-
Total: 78
The Captain grabs at the enemy with the Links in a claw-like formation. Performed when Lil Link is following the Captain and Big Link is deployed Throws the enemy forward for juggles

Clawspear
24B

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
3	-	Unblockable (Throw)	-	-	Knockdown
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
18	14	47	-	1	-
Total: 78
The Captain grabs at the enemy with the Links in a claw-like formation. Performed when both Big Link and Lil Link are deployed Smaller version of the Lil Link variant

Upward Clawspear (with Full Links)
24B8

A E R I A L C L A W

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
8	-	-	-	-	Knockdown
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
18	14	47	-	1	-
Total: 78
The Captain grabs at an aerial enemy with the Links in a diagonal claw-like formation. Performed when both Big Link and Lil Link are following the Captain Throws the enemy backward Whiffs on grounded opponents Unscaled 1 bar juggle ender

Upward Clawspear (with Big Link)
24B8

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
6	-	-	-	-	Knockdown
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
18	14	47	-	1	-
Total: 78
The Captain grabs at an aerial enemy with the Links in a diagonal claw-like formation. Performed when Big Link is following the Captain and Lil Link is deployed Throws the enemy backward Smaller version of the full Links version

Upward Clawspear (with Lil Link)
24B8

Loop de doo

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
5	-	-	-	-	Knockdown
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
18	14	47	-	1	-
Total: 78
The Captain grabs at an aerial enemy with the Links in a diagonal claw-like formation. Performed when Lil Link is following the Captain and Big Link is deployed Throws the enemy forward for juggles Looping this move is stylish but very inefficient Cannot hit a grounded opponent

Upward Clawspear
24B8

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
3	-	-	-	-	Knockdown
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
18	14	47	-	1	-
Total: 78
The Captain grabs at an aerial enemy with the Links in a diagonal claw-like formation. Performed when both Big Link and Lil Link are deployed Throws the enemy forward for juggles Smaller version of the Little Link version

Super

No Retreat
22B

Never Back Down Never What?

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
-	-	-	-	Full	Install
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
45 (-45 Super Freeze)	-	-3	-	2	-
Falinks gets serious. Falinks enters No Retreat mode for 20 seconds, causing the Links to perform 1 damage follow up strikes after most normals The follow-ups don't do endurance damage This mode also increases Falinks' forward movement, at the cost of decreasing its backwards movement and endurance 2A (with Big Link), 3A (with Lil Link), and all variations of j.8A will not cause the Links to perform follow up attacks Recommended after a hard knockdown like forward throw or either 3A Stagger between 4A and 5A to exert your pressure, throwing in the occasional 6A and 3A to mix up the timing

Throws

Forward Throw
6C

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
2	-	Unblockable (Throw)	-	-	Knockdown
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
8	2	41	-	-	-
Total: 50
The Links toss the opponent into the air, letting the Captain deliver a flying headbutt. Takes advantage of plus frames from moves like 2A(-BL) to grant Falinks corner oki

Back Throw
4C

Damage	Endurance Damage	Guard	Cancel	Invul	Property
2 + (With Big Link) 1	-	Unblockable (Throw)	-	-	Knockdown
Startup	Active	Recovery	Advantage	Cost	Unique
8	2	41	-	-	-
Total: 50
The Links throw the opponent back toward the Captain, who bashes it further backwards into the air with a horn strike. If Big Link is following the Captain, it will perform an extra attack at the end of the throw Allows you to meaty 2A(+BL) in the corner

Combos

Notation:

W(FL): Refers to move W all Falinks are attached to the Captain
X(+BL): Refers to move X when Big Link is attached to the Captain
Y(-LL): Refers to move Y when Little Link is NOT attached to the Captain
Z(LL): Refers to move Z when Big Link is NOT attached to the Captain but Little Link is attached to the Captain
V(NL): Refers to move V when no links are attached to the Captain
(BL): Refers to Big Link's attack when deployed
(LL return): Refers to Little Link's hitbox as it runs to the captain after its attack or during Defensive Formation

Meterless BnBs

Midscreen

Basic Jab Confirm
5A x 6A x 6B

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Double Jab Confirm
5A 5A x 6A x 6B

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Note: Does extra damage but requires Falinks to be closer. Consistent in the corner, where an up-close Falinks can link 3 jabs together.

Jab into Meter Gain
5A x 4A x 3A(-LL)

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Note: Works with the +LL sweep as well, but only in the corner or during No Retreat.

Little Link BnB
3A(+LL) 2B x 5B

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Big Link BnB
2A(+BL) 5A x 6A x 6B

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Note: Works off either the initial toss or (if Falinks dashes up to the opponent) the overhead hit.

Big Link Air Combo
2A(+BL) j5A x 6A x 6B

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Note: Only works off the overhead hit.

Big Linkless Corner Carry
5A 5A x 4A x 2A(-BL) x 6B

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Anti-Air
4B 5B

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Full Links Air-to-Air
j8A(FL) 66 6A x 5B

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Note: j8A must connect at near-max height. A 6B ender is sometimes possible, but 5B is more consistent.

Corner

Frontline Push Juggle
5A 5A x 6A x 6B 6A 6A x 6B

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Big Link Juggle
2A(+BL) j5A 6A (BL) x 4B (BL return) j8A(-BL) 6A x 6B

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Note: 4B must hit late enough for the (BL) to hit first, but early enough for the (BL return) to hit after. Overhead hit only.

Big Link Return Juggle
2A(+BL) 6A 6A x 6B 2B x 6B

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Note: Overhead hit only.

Little Link Juggle
3A(+LL) (slightly spaced) 5A (LL) x 6A (LL return) 2A(+BL) 6A x 6B 2B (BL return) x 6B

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Corner Air-to-Air
j8A(FL) 4B(FL) 5B(FL)

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One Meter Combos

Claw Launcher
24B(-BL) j8A(-BL)

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Claw Launcher Corner Carry
24B(-BL) 66 6A x 6B

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Corner

Frontline Push Juggle into Claw
5A 5A x 6A x 6B 6A 6A x 4B(FL) 24B8 (FL)

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Note: Loses the corner. Other versions of Clawspear don't reach.

Corner Big Link Juggle
2A(+BL) 4A 24B8(-BL) 6A 6A x 6B 2B x 6B

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Note: Overhead hit only.

Two Meter Combos

Note: It's often better to pop No Retreat for 2 bar damage.

Corner

Double Claw Juggle
24B(-BL) 24B8(-BL) 5B

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Frontline Push Juggle with Double Claw
5A 5A x 4A x 2A(-BL) x 6B 6A 6A 24B8(-BL) 66 6A 6A 24B8(-BL) 66 6A 6A 6B

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Note: Big Link must be in a spot where it can't interfere with the combo.

No Retreat Combos

Note: NR routing is extremely open-ended, these are just a small example of what you can do.

Midscreen BnB
5A x 6A 4A x 2A(+BL) x 2A(-BL) x 2B x 6B

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If you don't have big link, the combo is the same, except you cancel 4a directly into 2A(-BL). Should you wish to stay without Big Link after the combo is finished, the 2B can be omitted.

Corner

Big Link Loop
6B 6A 4A x 2A x 2A 6A...

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Note: Simple No Retreat damage option, can be used after any combo with a 6B ender (such as one of the midscreen combos above)

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Pokemon: Close Combat/Falinks

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Pokemon: Close Combat/Falinks

Introduction

Normals

Specials

Hyper Moves

Super

Throws

Combos

Colors

Navigation menu

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