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Falco Phantasm (Japanese: Falco Vision - ファルコビジョン, Farukobijon) is Falco's Side Special Move in all of his playable appearances in the Super Smash Bros. series. It is a variation of Fox's Fox Illusion move. Falco Phantasm involves Falco quickly dashing at the opponent, leaving a trail of blueish-tinted afterimages behind him.

Overview[]

The opponent can be hit by Falco or any one of the afterimages. If the opponent is hit while in midair, they will be spiked. Despite the fact that the move is an attack, it is rarely used as such, instead being primarily used as a recovery technique due to its speed.

While not a recommended strategy, the move's spiking property can be used to deliver a KO. It is recommended that the enemy has around 80% damage, and that Falco be out from the stage so that he can approach towards the edge to safety. This technique is more effective against some characters than against others. It can also be used for a very swift approach. Short hopping slightly increases the distance traveled. It can be reversed by quickly tapping the control stick in the opposite direction. The sparkle will stay in its original position, which can lead to mindgames.

Differences from Fox's Illusion[]

  • In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Falco's Phantasm covers a much shorter distance. This can be a good or bad thing; good because it makes it easier to sweetspot the edge, bad because it can not be used from as far of a distance. However, in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, not only does it deal more damage, but travels the same distance.
  • Falco's Phantasm, if used in the air, can Meteor Smash the opponent. Fox's Illusion cannot.
  • Falco Phantasm has less startup lag.

Falco's Special Moves
Melee Brawl 3DS/Wii U Ultimate
Standard Special Blaster
Side Special Falco Phantasm
Up Special Fire Bird
Down Special Reflector
Final Smash Landmaster Team Star Fox

Custom Variations[]

Falco Phase[]

Falco Phase is one of Falco's Side Special Moves that can be used via customization. Falco can't be hit while dashing, but the move doesn't hit opponents, either.

Strengths

  • Allows for easy recovery since the user can't take damage during the dash.
  • Easier to escape from punishes

Weaknesses

  • Doesn't deal damage
  • Travels slightly less further
  • Doesn't have a meteor smash

Falco Charge[]

Falco Charge is one of Falco's Side Special Moves that can be used via customization. Falco travels a shorter dash that hits much harder at the beginning of the move.

Strengths

  • Deals more damage
  • Can hit multiple opponents (3 maximum)

Weaknesses

  • Only deals maximum damage when up-close which leaves the user open to attacks.
  • Travels a shorter distance

Falco's Custom Special Moves
Custom 1 Custom 2
Standard Special Explosive Blaster Burst Blaster
Side Special Falco Phase Falco Charge
Up Special Fast Fire Bird Distant Fire Bird
Down Special Accele-Reflector Reflector Void

Trivia[]

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