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The Fire Fox is Fox's Up Special Move in the Super Smash Bros. series. It involves Fox charging the move, and then going in the direction inputted on the control stick. The move has a Fire element throughout its entire duration. Falco and Wolf have similar moves being named Fire Bird and Fire Wolf, respectively, though Wolf's version has no fire.

Overview

This move is Fox's primary recovery move, and is used mostly for vertical recovery, with Fox Illusion being used for horizontal recovery, though it is also good horizontally if it isn't expected to be used. There are 180 different angles the attack can be used in. When used in midair, Fox remains stationary during the charging. The attack can deal around 28% damage, provided the opponent is hit by both the charge-up and recovery. Fire Fox covers the most distance out of all three of the Star Fox Up specials. Fire Fox only hits opponents once, not including any charge-up hits. It is highly likely to return to the ledge of the stage by using Fire Fox to recover, due to its long traveling distance.

In Super Smash Bros., Fire Fox was notably different from Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl; instead of being surrounded by fire, Fox charged the move without flame, was pulled down by gravity at a reduced rate, and then propelled himself with an explosion, similar to PK Thunder. The charging did not inflict damage.

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

Custom Variations

Flying Fox

Flying Fox is one of Fox's Up Special Moves that can be used through customization. The move sends Fox high into the air at high speed, but deals no damage.

Strengths

Increased recovery
Can be used to glide around the stage if aimed diagonally
Charges up and moves faster

Weaknesses

Deals no damage
Left vulnerable during recovery due to the move not being able to deal damage

Twisting Fox

Twisting Fox is one of Fox's Up Special Moves that can be used through customization. Fox spins to pull opponents in, then rises into the air, hitting multiple times on the way. This is similar to Fire Wolf.

Strengths

Very powerful K.O move

Useful for edge-guarding
Sucks in opponents to deal multiple hits
Can carry opponents in the air or on ground during lift-off

Weaknesses

Travels slower
Doesn't deal damage during the first few frames of the animation
Doesn't travel as high
Difficult to control the angle
Deals less damage afterwards

Fox's Custom Special Moves
	Custom 1	Custom 2
Standard Special	Impact Blaster	Charge Blaster
Side Special	Fox Burst	Wolf Flash
Up Special	Flying Fox	Twisting Fox
Down Special	Big Reflector	Amplifying Reflector

Fire Bird

Fire Bird is Falco's Up Special Move in both Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Like Fox, Falco charges the move, then fires himself in a direction. While almost identical to Fire Fox, it has some small differences.

Overview

In Melee, Fire Bird, like Falco's other Special Moves, resembles the original version of one of Fox's Special Moves, this one resembling Fire Fox: It has high KO power, making it one of his finishers. Its distance is also shorter, being slightly less than half of Fire Fox's current distance. Also, it doesn't burn opponents during the charge-up animation.

In Brawl, Fire Bird does 14% damage, and has low priority. However, it has some more differences: unlike Fire Fox, which only hits an opponent once after Fox starts moving, Fire Bird now hits opponents with multiple small hits followed by a stronger finishing blow, similar to Lucas' PK Thunder, having horizontal knockback instead of vertical. It also gained the ability to burn opponents during the charge-up.

In either version, it has lots of start-up, and falls almost straight down after using it, which means being easily edgehogged or hit out of it because of its low priority. To maximize the usefulness of Fire Bird, one should try to position Falco exactly under the ledge and use it completely vertical; this way, it can sweetspot easier. However, it is still easily edgehogged, due to the poor air speed after using it, similar to Fire Wolf.

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

Fast Fire Bird

Fast Fire Bird is one of Falco's Side Special Moves that can be used through customization. Fast Fire Bird is the same as Fire Bird, but Falco can dash instantly. He doesn't go as far, though.

Strengths

Travels faster

Weaknesses

Deals less damage
Doesn't go as far

Distant Fire Bird

Distant Fire Bird is one of Falco's Up Special Moves that can be used via customization. Falco takes longer to charge, but he flies farther and hits enemies harder.

Strengths

Can travel further
Deals more damage

Weaknesses

Charging animation deals no fire damage
Left open to attacks due to increased charging time no charging damage.
Deals less damage after the move is excecuted

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

Fire Wolf

Fire Wolf (Japanese: Wolf Shoot - ウルフシュート, Urufu Shutto) is Wolf's Up Special Move in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. "Wind" gathers about Wolf, and then he is fired in a straight line. Fire Wolf is similar to Fox and Falco's Fire Fox and Fire Bird, but has a few differences.

Overview

Its appearance is unique in that it produces no fire, and will not burn opponents who make contact with it. Its animation also differs; Wolf thrusts his legs forward and extends a foot, as opposed to traveling headfirst. It has much less charging time than its counterparts, but will not affect opponents during this time. Once Wolf begins moving, it will drag opponents who are caught within its range, hitting them multiple times and dealing up to 11% damage. Wolf kicks as the move finishes, delivering substantial knockback and dealing an extra 3% damage.

Despite its multi hit property, some characters who are caught in Fire Wolf may intercept it if they possess a fast enough attack, such as Marth's Dolphin Slash. Fire Wolf may be used to travel in sixteen distinct directions, and carries Wolf approximately half the distance of Final Destination, further than Fire Bird and almost as far as Fire Fox. However, its ledge sweetspot is very small, which can cause difficulty when the move is used to recover.

Wolf's Special Moves
	Brawl	Ultimate
Standard Special	Blaster
Side Special	Wolf Flash
Up Special	Fire Wolf
Down Special	Reflector
Final Smash	Landmaster	Team Star Wolf

Trivia

The name of the move (Fox's case) is often parodied with the internet navigator Mozilla Firefox.
Interestingly, the author of the Prima strategy guide was apparently unaware that Fire Fox can be aimed. Even though the move has been aimable throughout the entire series, he suggests that its only use is attacking players from beneath.
Despite its name, Fire Wolf has no fire effect, but it is possible that the name refers to the idea of "firing" Wolf in some direction, which relates to its Japanese name, Wolf Shoot.

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+{{Infobox Special Move
-:''This article can refer to '''Fox's''' or '''Falco's''' up special moves. For '''Wolf's''', see [[Fire Wolf|here]].''
+|image={{#tag:tabber|Fox=[[File:Fire_Fox_SSBWU.jpg|250px]]{{!}}-{{!}}Falco=[[File:Fire_Bird_SSBWU.jpg|250px]]{{!}}-{{!}}Wolf=[[File:Fire_Wolf.jpg|250px]]}}
+|user=[[Fox]]
+|user2=[[Falco]]
+|games=''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. 3DS/Wii U]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
+|user3 = [[Wolf]]}}
+The '''Fire Fox''' is [[Fox]]'s [[Up Special Move]] in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. It involves Fox charging the move, and then going in the direction inputted on the control stick. The move has a [[Flame Attack|Fire]] element throughout its entire duration. [[Falco]] and [[Wolf]] have similar moves being named '''Fire Bird''' and '''Fire Wolf''', respectively, though Wolf's version has no fire.
+==Overview==
-[[Image:fox_070611a-l.jpg|right|thumb|Fox charging his Fire Fox Move]]
+This move is Fox's primary recovery move, and is used mostly for vertical recovery, with [[Fox Illusion]] being used for horizontal recovery, though it is also good horizontally if it isn't expected to be used. There are 180 different angles the attack can be used in. When used in midair, Fox remains stationary during the charging. The attack can deal around '''28%''' damage, provided the opponent is hit by both the charge-up and recovery. Fire Fox covers the most distance out of all three of the Star Fox Up specials. Fire Fox only hits opponents once, not including any charge-up hits. It is highly likely to return to the ledge of the stage by using Fire Fox to recover, due to its long traveling distance.
-[[File:Fire Fox.jpg|thumb|Fox's Fire Fox released]]
-The '''Fire Fox''' is [[Fox]]'s [[Up Special Move]] involving Fox charging the move, and then going in the direction inputted on the control stick or D-pad. The move has a [[Flame Attack|Fire]] element throughout the entire move. [[Falco]] and [[Wolf]] have similar moves being named Fire Bird and [[Fire Wolf]], respectively, though [[Wolf]]'s version has no fire.
+In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', Fire Fox was notably different from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''; instead of being surrounded by fire, Fox charged the move without flame, was pulled down by gravity at a reduced rate, and then propelled himself with an explosion, similar to [[PK Thunder]]. The charging did not inflict damage.
-Fire Fox is Fox's primary recovery move, and is used mostly for vertical recovery, with [[Fox Illusion]] being used for horizontal recovery, though it's also good horizontally if it isn't expected to be used. When used in midair, Fox remains stationary during the charging. The attack can deal around 28% damage, provided the opponent is hit by both the charge-up and recovery. Fire Fox covers the most distance out of all three of them (Fire Wolf covering the second most and Fire Bird covering the least.) However, unlike Wolf and Falco, Fox's Fire Fox only hits opponents once, not including any charge-up hits. It is highly likely to return to the ledge of the stage by using Fire Fox to recover, due to its long traveling distance.
-In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]], Fire Fox was notably different from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Instead of being surrounded by fire, Fox charged the move without flame (and was pulled down by gravity at a reduced rate), and then propelled himself with an explosion, similar to [[PK Thunder]]. The charging did not inflict damage.
-Interestingly, the author of the Prima strategy guide was apparently unaware that the attack can be aimed, even though the move has been aimable throughout the entire series; he suggests that its only use is attacking players from beneath.
-==Gallery==
 <gallery>
-File:Fire Fox charge.png|Charging Fire Fox in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''''
+Fire Fox Charge SSB.jpg|Charging Fire Fox in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
-File:Fire Fox Move.jpg|Fire Fox in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''
+Fire Fox SSB.png|Fire Fox released in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
-File:Fire Fox SSB.png|Fire Fox in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
+Fire Fox charge.png|Charging Fire Fox in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]
+Fire Fox Move.jpg|Fire Fox released in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''
+fox_070611a-l.jpg|Charging Fire Fox in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
+Fire Fox.jpg|Fire Fox released in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
+Fire Fox.png|Fire Fox in [[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]
 </gallery>
 {{Fox Special Moves}}
+===Custom Variations===
+====Flying Fox====
+'''Flying Fox''' is one of [[Fox]]'s [[Up Special]] Moves that can be used through [[Custom Moves|customization]]. The move sends Fox high into the air at high speed, but deals no damage.
+''Strengths''
+* Increased recovery
+* Can be used to glide around the stage if aimed diagonally
+* Charges up and moves faster
+''Weaknesses''
+* Deals no damage
+* Left vulnerable during recovery due to the move not being able to deal damage
+====Twisting Fox====
+'''Twisting Fox''' is one of [[Fox]]'s [[Up Special]] Moves that can be used through [[Custom Moves|customization]]. Fox spins to pull opponents in, then rises into the air, hitting multiple times on the way. This is similar to [[Fire Wolf]].
+''Strengths''
+* Very powerful K.O move
+* Useful for edge-guarding
+* Sucks in opponents to deal multiple hits
+* Can carry opponents in the air or on ground during lift-off
+''Weaknesses''
+* Travels slower
+* Doesn't deal damage during the first few frames of the animation
+* Doesn't travel as high
+* Difficult to control the angle
+* Deals less damage afterwards
+<gallery>
+FoxUpSpecial2.png|Fox using Flying Fox.
+Twisting_Fox.jpg|Fox using Twisting Fox.
+</gallery>
+{{Fox Custom Special Moves}}
 ==Fire Bird==
+'''Fire Bird''' is [[Falco]]'s Up Special Move in both ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Like Fox, Falco charges the move, then fires himself in a direction. While almost identical to '''Fire Fox''', it has some small differences.
-[[Image:Al_080319_2324.bin.out.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[[Falco (SSBB)|Falco]]'s Fire Bird charging in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.]]
-[[Image:Al_080319_2326.bin.out.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Falco's Fire Bird released in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
+===Overview===
-'''Fire Bird''' is Falco's Up Special Move in both ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.
+In ''Melee'', '''Fire Bird''', like Falco's other [[Special Move]]s, resembles the original version of one of Fox's Special Moves, this one resembling Fire Fox: It has high KO power, making it one of his finishers. Its distance is also shorter, being slightly less than half of Fire Fox's current distance. Also, it doesn't burn opponents during the charge-up animation.
-Fire Bird is almost identical to Fire Fox, does 14% damage, and has low priority.
-Fire Bird is almost identical to Fire Fox, but with some small differences. Unlike Fire Fox, which only hits an opponent once after Fox starts moving, Fire Bird can hit opponents with multiple small hits when moving, followed by a stronger finishing blow similar to Lucas' [[PK Thunder 2]]. Its distance is also shorter (very poor in general). Its only use would be vertical or diagonal recovery because it has lots of start-up, poor distance, falling almost straight down after using it meaning being easily edge-hogged or hit out of because of its low priority. To maximize the usefulness of Fire Bird, one should try to position Falco exactly under the ledge and use it completely vertical, this way it can sweetspot easier (though it's easily edge-hogged meaning KOed due poor air speed after using it similar to Fire Wolf). Also, it doesn't burn opponents during the charge-up animation in ''Melee'', but in ''Brawl'' it does.
+In ''Brawl'', '''Fire Bird''' does '''14%''' damage, and has low priority. However, it has some more differences: unlike Fire Fox, which only hits an opponent once after Fox starts moving, Fire Bird now hits opponents with multiple small hits followed by a stronger finishing blow, similar to Lucas' [[PK Thunder]], having horizontal knockback instead of vertical. It also gained the ability to burn opponents during the charge-up.
+In either version, it has lots of start-up, and falls almost straight down after using it, which means being easily edgehogged or hit out of it because of its low priority. To maximize the usefulness of Fire Bird, one should try to position Falco exactly under the ledge and use it completely vertical; this way, it can sweetspot easier. However, it is still easily edgehogged, due to the poor air speed after using it, similar to '''Fire Wolf'''.
+<gallery>
+Fire Bird Charge SSBM.PNG|Falco's Fire Bird charging in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.
+Fire Bird SSBM.png|Falco's Fire Bird released in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.
+Al_080319_2324.bin.out.jpg|Falco's Fire Bird charging in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
+Al_080319_2326.bin.out.jpg|Falco's Fire Bird released in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.
+Fire Bird.png|Fire Bird in [[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]].
+Fire_Bird_SSBWU_(Charge).jpg|Falco's Fire Bird charging in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''.
+</gallery>
 {{Falco Special Moves}}
+===Custom Variations===
+====Fast Fire Bird====
+'''Fast Fire Bird''' is one of Falco's Side Special Moves that can be used through [[Custom Moves|customization]]. Fast Fire Bird is the same as Fire Bird, but Falco can dash instantly. He doesn't go as far, though.
+''Strengths''
+* Travels faster
+''Weaknesses''
+* Deals less damage
+* Doesn't go as far
+====Distant Fire Bird====
+'''Distant Fire Bird''' is one of Falco's Up Special Moves that can be used via [[Custom Moves|customization]]. Falco takes longer to charge, but he flies farther and hits enemies harder.
+''Strengths''
+* Can travel further
+* Deals more damage
+''Weaknesses''
+* Charging animation deals no fire damage
+* Left open to attacks due to increased charging time no charging damage.
+* Deals less damage after the move is excecuted
+<gallery>
+FalcoUpSpecial2.png|Falco using Fast Fire Bird.
+FalcoUpSpecial3.png|Falco using Distant Fire Bird.
+</gallery>
+{{Falco Custom Special Moves}}
+==Fire Wolf==
+'''Fire Wolf''' (Japanese: Wolf Shoot - ウルフシュート, ''Urufu Shutto'') is [[Wolf]]'s Up Special Move in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. "Wind" gathers about Wolf, and then he is fired in a straight line. Fire Wolf is similar to [[Fox (SSBB)|Fox]] and [[Falco (SSBB)|Falco's]] '''Fire Fox''' and '''Fire Bird''', but has a few differences.
+===Overview===
+Its appearance is unique in that it produces no fire, and will not burn opponents who make contact with it. Its animation also differs; Wolf thrusts his legs forward and extends a foot, as opposed to traveling headfirst. It has much less charging time than its counterparts, but will not affect opponents during this time. Once Wolf begins moving, it will drag opponents who are caught within its range, hitting them multiple times and dealing up to '''11%''' damage. Wolf kicks as the move finishes, delivering substantial [[knockback]] and dealing an extra '''3%''' damage.
+Despite its multi hit property, some characters who are caught in '''Fire Wolf''' may intercept it if they possess a fast enough attack, such as [[Marth (SSBB)|Marth's]] [[Dolphin Slash]]. Fire Wolf may be used to travel in sixteen distinct directions, and carries Wolf approximately half the distance of [[Final Destination (SSBB)|Final Destination]], further than '''Fire Bird''' and almost as far as '''Fire Fox'''. However, its [[sweet spot (ledge)|ledge sweetspot]] is very small, which can cause difficulty when the move is used to recover.
+<gallery>
+Fire Wolf.png
+</gallery>
+{{Wolf Special Moves}}
 ==Trivia==
-*The name of the move (in the case of Fox) is often parodied with the program ''[[wikipedia:Mozilla Firefox|Mozilla Firefox]]''.
+*The name of the move (Fox's case) is often parodied with the internet navigator [[Wikipedia:Mozilla Firefox|''Mozilla Firefox'']].
+*Interestingly, the author of the Prima strategy guide was apparently unaware that '''Fire Fox''' can be aimed. Even though the move has been aimable throughout the entire series, he suggests that its only use is attacking players from beneath.
+*Despite its name, '''Fire Wolf''' has no fire effect, but it is possible that the name refers to the idea of "firing" Wolf in some direction, which relates to its Japanese name, ''Wolf Shoot''.
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