User blog:Plasmaster/Blaziken Gets Heated!

Hey Smashers! Plasmaster here, and with Pokémon Sun and Moon having released last week, I thought it suitable to make a Pokémon moveset for you guys to enjoy. I'm a bit late on this, but I hope you guys enjoy it nonetheless.

Blaziken is a fire-fighting type Pokémon that simply fits the bill for Smash. He has fiery fist attacks, blazing projectile possibilities, and a Mega Evolution. He was practically screaming to get into Smash. Plus with the exclusion of Charizard, a new final evolution fire type was in order.

Attributes

 * No. of Jumps: 2
 * Wall Jump: Y
 * Wall Cling: N
 * Tether Recovery?: N
 * Float?: N
 * Crawl?: N

Blaziken is a powerhouse when it comes to fighting. His physical attacks can be devastating, especially his smash attacks. His up smash, Sky Uppercut, has greater launch power when it hits an opponent that is already in the air, and it has a great range on top of that. His aerials are swift, speedy attacks with little lag. He also has a high jump height, rivaling that of Falco's. This makes Blaziken a great fighter in the air and will definitely discourage opponents from even thinking of leaving the ground. He has a great recovery height as well, the same as Lucario's Extreme Speed.

Blaziken's good on the ground as well. He has a projectile for his neutral special and his down special Heat Wave can be useful in its own ways, dealing damage to opponents and pushing them away without making them flinch, making it useful for pushing an opponent returning to the stage away from the ledge similar to Mario's Cape.

Blaziken's side special, Brick Break, is a devastating move. It deals a lot of damage when it hits an opponent, but an enemy that has their shield up or some type of reflector move up is begging for trouble. Brick Break will deal massive damage to shields and shatter through any reflector move, rendering that move unusable by the opponent for a short time.

Blaziken has a Flame Gauge, similar to Little Mac's Power Meter. The Flame Gauge will increase the more Blaziken attacks and is attacked. As the Flame Gauge fills up, the flames around Blaziken's fists will grow larger and brighter; Blaziken will deal more damage to opponents he hits (plus 6% on all smash attacks along with increased knockback when the gauge is full, the gauge depleting upon using a smash attack).

Normal
◾Normal A- A rapid succession of kicks with one foot, similar to Fox's jab, that finishes with a powerful downward punch. 3% first two kicks, 1% each following kick, 4% finisher

Tilts
◾Up Tilt- Peck: Blaziken does an arcing strike, attacking with his beak. 4%

◾Down Tilt- Sand Attack: Blaziken scrapes up some sand off the ground and tosses it forwards. 5% ◾Forward Tilt- Scratch: Blaziken scratches with his claws. 7%

Smash Attacks
◾Up - Sky Uppercut: Blaziken leaps high off the ground, punching upwards as he does so. Has great launch power on airborne foes. 24-28%

◾Forward - Fire Punch: Blaziken unleashes a powerful, flaming punch attack. 24-27%

◾Down - Low Sweep: Blaziken sweeps his legs low to the ground on each side. 18-22%

Other attacks
◾Dash Attack - Blaze Kick: Blaziken leaps forwards and performs a flaming drop kick. 10%

Aerial Attacks
◾Up aerial - Power-Up Punch: Blaziken punches upwards. 9%

◾Down aerial - Brave Bird: Blaziken does a quick flip and then plummets headfirst towards the ground. 11%

◾Neutral aerial - Overheat: Blaziken becomes superheated and flames outline his body. 7%

◾Forward aerial - Double Kick: Blaziken kicks twice in front of him. 4% each hit, 8% if both hits connect

◾Back aerial - Slash: Blaziken turns around and slashes behind him. 9%

Grabs and Throws
◾Pummel: Focus Punch: A punch strengthened by focused energy. 2% each hit.

◾Forward Throw- Strength: A straight jab into the victim that launches them away. 10%

◾Back Throw- Low Kick: Blaziken slams the target on the ground behind him and then crouches and performs a quick kick low to the ground that sends the victim flying. 12%

◾Down Throw- Rock Smash: Blaziken slams the opponent on the ground and then smashes a rock over them. 10%

◾Up Throw- High Jump Kick: Blaziken tosses the enemy into the air and then leaps up and delivers a strong kick. 11%

Special Moves
◾Neutral Special- Ember

◾Side Special- Brick Break

◾Up Special- Aerial Ace

◾Down Special- Heat Wave

◾Final Smash- Fire Blast

Skins/Costumes
Red/Yellow: Blaziken as it normally appears

Red/Black: Based on Mega Blaziken

Dark Red/Yellow: Based on coloration of a shiny Blaziken

Orange/Yellow: Based on Blaziken's pre-evolutions, Combusken and Torchic

Red/Green: Based on Hawlucha, another fighting type bird Pokémon.

Black/Blue: Based on Empoleon, another final-evolution bird Pokémon.

Black/White: Based on Starraptor, another final-evolution bird Pokémon.

Blue/White: Based on Latios, a legendary flying type Pokémon.

Pink/Yellow: Based on Pidgeotto.

Taunts
Side Taunt: Blaziken sharpens its claws by scraping them against the ground.

Up Taunt: Blaziken closes its eyes and clenches its fists, mentally preparing itself for battle.

Down Taunt: Blaziken extends one leg outwards and stretches it.

Victory Animations
Victory Animation #1: Blaziken does a high kick and holds his leg up and then crouches down and thrusts its fists back, its wrists burning intensely.

Victory Animation #2: Blaziken does Blaze Kick and then turns and uses Brick Break on the ground.

Victory Animation #3: Blaziken leaps high into the air and upon landing shouts, 'Blaz!' as his wrists and ankles burn with flames.

Victory Animation #4: Blaziken uses Ember and then stands straight and crosses its arms.

Loss Animations
Blaziken claps for the winner.

Entrance
Blaziken comes out of a Pokeball.

Dizzy
Blaziken puts one hand to his head and leans forwards.

Star K.O.
Blaziken shouts, 'Blaaaaaaziiiiii!'

Idle Animation
Blaziken crosses its arms and looks off into the distance; Blaziken stretches out one leg.

Crowd Fanfare
Bla-zi-ken! Bla-zi-ken! Bla-zi-ken!

Other Animations

 * Sneak: Tiptoes.
 * Walk: Blaziken struts forwards.
 * Dash: Blaziken dashes forwards, leaning with his legs flurrying under him.
 * Halt: Blaziken screeches to a halt, sticking one foot out in front of him.
 * Free-Falling: Blaziken has his knees juxtaposed to each other and his arms are reaching high in the air.
 * Crouch: Blaziken crouches down on one knee, with one hand supporting his weight.
 * Sleep: Blaziken crouches down into a meditating position, folds his arms, and drops his head down.
 * Burrowed: Blaziken reaches out with one arm, his mouth agape.
 * Edge Grab: Blaziken grabs the edge with one arm.
 * Balancing: Blaziken teeters forwards on one leg with the other behind him and his arms flapping.
 * Jump: Blaziken leaps off of the ground with his powerful legs.
 * Double Jump: Blaziken tucks into a ball and does a flip.
 * Roll: Forwards Roll: Blaziken rolls forwards in a somersault. Backwards Roll: Blaziken does a backflip.
 * Airdodge: Blaziken spins around.

Kirby Hat
Kirby wears a little Blaziken mask over his face.

I hope you guys enjoyed this moveset. Please let me know what you think of it in the comments below, and while you are at it, tell me something that you would change about it. Also, if you have any requests for movesets, please tell me in the comments. Until next time, keep on smashing and leave it to Heropon.