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==Overview==
!Iron Tager
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|content=Tager is the quintessential grappler. He has slow and limited movement, having no run, double jump, or airdash. However, he has several ways to bring the opponent to him. His [[#5B|5B]]  is a forward moving attack with projectile {{Keyword|guard point}}, and [[#Spark Bolt|Spark Bolt]] is a fast, full screen projectile that leads to a full combo. Additionally, his Drive, Voltic Battler (colloquially referred to as {{Tt|magnetism|Pulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum}}), lets him pull his opponents to him, indirectly manipulating their position.
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;Movement Options
Once close, Tager has a number of command grabs that can either be very damaging on their own or which can lead to an even more damaging combo.  
* Double Jump
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| fastestAttack = [[#4A|4A]] (8F)
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| reversal = [[#Charged Lightning|A+D]] (16F)<br/>[[#Magna Tech Wheel|236B+C]] (13F)<br/>[[#Genesic Emerald Tager Buster|214B+C]] (10F)
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{{ProsAndCons
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|intro=is a slow moving grappler with high front-loaded damage and a call-out option for every situation.
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*'''Durable:''' has 20k health; highest tier of health in the game.
*'''Consistent Front-loaded Damage:''' His command grabs do the most damage in the in the game, allowing Tager to consistently threaten large chunks of unburstable damage. This, combined with his hard hitting normals and [[#Spark Bolt | Spark Bolt]], makes every interaction threatening.
*'''Strong Defense:''' Can use moves with {{Keyword | guard  point}} and {{Keyword | invulnerability}} such as [[#A+D|Charged Lightning]] and [[#Wedge Catapult|Wedge Catapult]] to punish offense that is usually safe.
*'''Zonebreaker:''' Can blow through projectiles with [[#5B|5B]] or at the cost of 1 skill gauge with [[#Spark Bolt|Spark Bolt]].
*'''Knowledge Check:''' Strong {{Keyword|okizeme}} and {{Keyword|reset}} potential thanks to {{Tt|magnetism|Pulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum}}.
|cons=
*'''Low Mobility:''' Tager cannot run, air dash or double jump
*'''Highly Committal:''' His meterless options for approaching are all very telegraphed and can be cleanly countered by a knowledgeable opponent.
*'''Tall and vulnerable:''' His large size makes it more difficult for him to avoid the opponent's attacks, and his height exposes him to character specific instant overheads and combo routes.
*'''Niche Assists:''' His [[#4P|4P]] and [[#6P|6P]] have very slow startup, making his assist kit very situational and teammate dependent.
*'''Meter Hungry:''' Needs to constantly spend meter on [[#Spark Bolt|Spark Bolt]] to consistently convert his hits into damage, corner carry, and his trickier mixups.
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==Overview==
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==Normal Moves==
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====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">4A</font> ======
|header=Drive: Voltic Battler
{{MoveData
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|image=BBTag_Tager_4A.png |caption=
Some of Tager's normals, specials, and supers automatically pull the opponent towards him with {{Tt|magnetism|Pulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum}}, giving his attacks more range as well as messing with the opponent's sense of spacing.
|name=4A
 
|data=
Tager's magnetism cannot force enemies into an airborne state if they're currently grounded, and the forces applied by magnetism add (rather than override) the opponent's current momentum. This leads to unpredictable, humorous, and unfortunate situations.
{{AttackData-BBTag
|damage= |guard=All
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|description=
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
Characters performing Distortion Drives and executing throws that have successfully connected are completely unaffected by magnetism.
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====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">5A</font> ======
==Normal Moves==
{{MoveData
===<big>{{clr|A|4A}}</big>===
|image=BBTag_Tager_5A.png |caption=
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|input=4A,4AA,4AAA
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{{AttackData-BBTag
{{clr|A|4A}} is Tager's fastest ground poke. Slower than {{clr|A|214A}} but with more horizontal range, making it better for safely controlling space. Great recovery, making it a cornerstone of his mixup game with tick throw {{clr|A|214A}}/{{clr|C|C}}/{{clr|B|B}}+{{clr|C|C}}.
|version=5A
* Jump cancellable on hit and on block.
|damage= |guard=All
* On counterhit, combos into {{clr|A|5A}}.
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
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|description=
* {{clr|A|4AA}} hits low and has the same great qualities as {{clr|A|4A}}. Be careful using this when connecting {{clr|A|4A}} against aerial opponents or at longer ranges where it might whiff. Chain into {{clr|C|2C}} instead in those situations.
* Important points go here
* Jump cancellable on hit and on block.
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* {{clr|A|4AAA}} has slight {{Tt|magnetism|Pulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum}}, pulling opponents in for tick throw resets.
* Special cancelable and chainable into {{clr|C|2C}}.
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Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
===<big>{{clr|A|5A}}</big>===
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{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
{{AttackData-BBTag
|input=5A,5AA,5AAA,5AAAA
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|version=5AA
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|damage= |guard=All
{{clr|A|5A}} is Tager's longest ranged jump cancelable normal, making it a prime point in his blockstrings to reset pressure. Safe on block, giving him a low commitment way to disengage from a blockstring.
  |startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
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|description=
Tager can hold this charge for {{Tt|magnetism|Pulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum}} and high/body/projectile armor, and extra damage on full charge. Generally used to bait pushblock attempts and fish for a juicy counter hit starter when a reversal action comes out instead. Canceling into {{clr|B|214B}} or a delayed {{clr|C|214C}} after this move is a situationally useful mixup against blocking opponents. On grounded counterhit, you can actually combo directly into {{clr|B|214B}}.
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
* Can be held for 31f
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* Special cancelable into Tager's command grabs
{{AttackData-BBTag
* Gapped to naturally catch jump startup after {{clr|A|5A}}
|header=no
 
|version=5AAA
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|damage= |guard=All
{{clr|A|5AAA}}'s magnetism can draw opponents back in after a pushblocked {{clr|A|5AA}}, stopping some counter-attacks. Otherwise it's unremarkable combo filler.
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
* Combos into {{clr|B|5B}} on counter hit
|description=
* Gapped to naturally catch jump startup after {{clr|A|5A}}
* Important points go here
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Works sometimes as a suprise overhead, but generally relegated to combo filler.


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
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====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">5B</font> ======
===<big>{{clr|B|5B}}</big>===
{{MoveData
{{InputBadge|Sledgehammer}}
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|input=5B,5BB
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{{#invoke:BBTAG-FrameChart|drawFrameData
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|startup=32
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|description=
{{#invoke:BBTAG-FrameChart|drawFrameData
* Important points go here
|chara=Iron Tager
|input=5BB
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|description=
{{clr|B|5B}} is chargeable. Sledge will cover more distance and deal more damage when fully charged. Safe on block, use this move to cover distance, approach zoners, and safely end blockstrings. Chainable into {{clr|A|2A}}, {{clr|B|2B}}, {{clr|C|2C}}, and {{clr|C|5C}} on hit but not block. Thanks to head guard point, Tager can also bait Bursts with this move for a counterhit combo.


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
* Can be held for and additional 29f.
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* Has head, body, and projectile guard points while charging.
{{AttackData-BBTag
* Has projectile guard point while traveling.
|header=no
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|version=5BB
Easy to punish armored overhead. Surprisingly annoying to make safe with assist. Will autocorrect if an opponent crosses over Tager after he uses Sledge.
|damage= |guard=All
Opponents can generally block high after sledge without much worry as {{clr|B|5BB}} is his only followup on block. However, if sledge hits an assist, Tager can then cancel into {{clr|C|2C}}, giving a fairly potent mixup opportunity.
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|description=
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
* Only combos into Gadget Finger
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{{AttackData-BBTag
|header=no
|version=5BBB
|damage= |guard=All
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|description=
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
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====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">5C</font> ======
===<big>{{clr|C|5C}}</big>===
{{MoveData
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
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|description=
{{AttackData-BBTag
Standard overhead.
|damage= |guard=H
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|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|description=
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
===<big>{{clr|A|2A}}</big>===
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{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|input=2A
|frameChart=auto
|description=
Tall but committal anti-air. Has poor head invulnerability, but generally trades in Tager's favor. An important combo tool for Tager, letting him get full combos from {{clr|A|4A}} and Sledge when right next to the opponent. On a clean counterhit, leads to very rewarding combos with {{clr|B|236B}} or Sledge.
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====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">2A</font> ======
===<big>{{clr|B|2B}}</big>===
{{MoveData
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
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|input=2B
|name=2A
|frameChart=auto
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{{AttackData-BBTag
Rather slow to start and easily stuffed in neutral, but leaves Tager plus on block, allowing him to run a mixup or rest pressure. Useful in some juggle combos as it is chainable into Sledge, {{clr|A|2A}}, and {{clr|C|2C}}.
|damage= |guard=All
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|description=
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
* Has  {{Tt|magnetism|Pulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum}}
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* Special cancelable
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====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">2B</font> ======
===<big>{{clr|C|2C}}</big>===
{{MoveData
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|image=BBTag_Tager_2B.png |caption=
|input=2C
|name=2B
|frameChart=auto
|data=
|description=
{{AttackData-BBTag
Decently quick and mostly safe low poke. Special cancelable and chainable into Gadget Finger.
|damage= |guard=All
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|description=
* Important points go here
 
Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
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}}
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====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">2C</font> ======
===<big>{{clr|A|j.A}}</big>===
{{MoveData
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|image=BBTag_Tager_2C.png |caption=
|input=j.A,j.AA
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|versioned=input
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|frameChart=auto
{{AttackData-BBTag
|description=
|damage= |guard=L
{{clr|A|j.A}} is quick and has a lot of active frames, making it a solid jump-in normal. {{clr|A|j.A}} -> rising {{clr|A|j.A}} can fuzzy most of the cast.
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|description=
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
{{clr|A|j.AA}} is mostly used in combos. Chainable into {{clr|B|j.B}} or {{clr|C|j.C}}
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===<big>{{clr|B|j.B}}</big>===
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|input=j.B
|frameChart=
{{#invoke:BBTAG-FrameChart|drawFrameData
|chara=Iron Tager
|input=j.B
|recovery=18
|specialRecovery=7
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|description=
A slow, large  {{Tt|magnetized|Pulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum}} attack. Used in aerial combos, and can be used as an air to air. Has high frame advantage on hit and block against grounded opponents.


====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">j.A</font> ======
When done while rising with a super jump, it can be tricky for the opponent to anti-air. Air-to-air and airborne anti-air moves can trade in Tager's favor, as the pull from the magnetism can ruin a followup combo, while potentially pulling the opponent into the corner. Meanwhile, grounded anti-airs have to contend with the possibility of {{clr|C|j.C}} delaying Tager's fall, as well the tug of {{clr|B|j.B}} pulling them in range a potential assist call.
{{MoveData
|image=BBTag_Tager_jA.png |caption=
|name=j.A
|data=
{{AttackData-BBTag
|damage= |guard=All
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|description=
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
* Very attractive against aerial opponents
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* Can be low profiled by some moves and some crouching opponents [ie. Linne, other Under Night Characters]
* Poor inner hitbox will cause the move to whiff unexpectedly when the opponent gets close.
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}}


====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">j.B</font> ======
===<big>{{clr|C|j.C}}</big>===
{{MoveData
{{InputBadge|Crimson Punisher}}
|image=BBTag_Tager_jB.png |caption=
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|name=j.B
|input=j.C
|data=
|frameChart=
{{AttackData-BBTag
{{#invoke:BBTAG-FrameChart|drawFrameData
|damage= |guard=All
|chara=Iron Tager
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|input=j.c
|description=
|recovery=16
* Important points go here
|specialRecovery=3
}}
|description=
Tager's makeshift float. A two stage attack, if the initial arm sweep hits, his opponent is hit straight down with a hard knockdown and Tager immediately follows up with a bellyflop on the stricken opponent. The opponent cannot burst until the belly flop connects.


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
During the initial arm sweep, Tager is launched slightly upwards and forwards and loses all previous jumping momentum, enabling it to easily hit enemies slightly above him. Conversely, this makes landing it against standing opponents very tricky.
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}}


====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">j.C</font> ======
Can perform this move an indefinite number of times, allowing Tager to air stall, cross over the opponent, and bait out anti-air attacks.
{{MoveData
|image=BBTag_Tager_jC.png |caption=
|name=j.C
|data=
{{AttackData-BBTag
|damage= |guard=All
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|description=
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
* Around 0 on block after making contact, making jc into ja a strong option do to ja's 7f startup.
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* Recovers fast enough to use ja before landing when not at minimum height.
* '''Cannot hit assists.'''
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==Universal Mechanics==
==Universal Mechanics==
 
===<big>Ground Throw</big>===
====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Ground Throw</font> ======
{{InputBadge|{{clr|B|5B}}+{{clr|C|C}}}}
{{MoveData
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|image=BBTag_Tager_GroundThrow.png |caption=
|input=BC
|name=Ground Throw
|frameChart=
|input=5B+C
{{#invoke:BBTAG-FrameChart|drawFrameData
|data=
|chara=Iron Tager
{{AttackData-BBTag
|input=BC
|damage= |guard=Throw
|startup=7
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
}}
|description=
|description=
* Important points go here
A below average throw because of Tager's poor walkspeed and subpar options for canceling into it. Combos into {{clr|B|236B}} giving it high, frontloaded burst-safe damage. Generally redundant due to Tager's potent set of command grabs.
 
Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
}}
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}}


====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Charged Lightning</font> ======
===<big>Charged Lightning</big>===
{{MoveData
{{InputBadge|{{clr|A|5A}}+{{clr|4|D}}}}
|image=BBTag_Tager_ChargedLightning.png |caption=
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|name=Charged Lightning
|input=AD
|input=5A+T
|frameChart=auto
|data=
|description=
{{AttackData-BBTag
An very good Reversal Action. The large hitbox makes it a potent anti-air, and because it hits all around Tager, it easily stops most crossup attempts. It is also one of the most damaging reversal options, further skewing the risk-reward of challenging a defending Tager.
|damage= |guard=All
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|description=
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
The guardpoint property of the moves also allows it to defeat many typical safejumps, as opponents will remain airborne slightly longer when their attack makes contact with the guardpoint, preventing them from being able to block.
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}}


====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Cross Burst Attack</font> ======
Has relatively few active frames, making it surprisingly poor at punishing bursts.
{{MoveData
|image=BBTag_Tager_CrossBurstAttack.png |caption=
|name=Cross Burst Attack
|input=5A+B+C+T
|data=
{{AttackData-BBTag
|damage= |guard=All
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|description=
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
* Big vertical hitbox all around Tager's body.
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}}
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==Skills==
===<big>Atomic Collider</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|A|236A}}/{{clr|B|B}}}}
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|input=236A,236B
|versioned=input
|description=
;{{clr|A|236A}}
Thanks to the head invulnerability and deceptively large hitbox this move can occasionally be an effective anti-air, though for relatively damage. It recovers very quickly, which can be used to bait Tager's opponent into approaching. Generally speaking this move is best used at the end of a combo. Tager is +41 upon landing, letting him can safejump 9+f reversals.


==Special Moves==


====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Atomic Collider</font> ======
* No magnetism
{{MoveData
* Can only grab airborne opponents.
|image=BBTag_Tager_AtomicCollider.png |caption=
* Moves opponent to the other side of Tager.
|image2=BBTag_Tager_AtomicCollider-2.png |caption2=
* Only combos into Gadget Finger.
|input=236A/B
* Has head attribute invulnerability frames 4-15.
|name=Atomic Collider
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|data=
;{{clr|B|236B}}
{{AttackData-BBTag
|version=A
|damage= |guard=
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|description=
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
The more committal and riskier anti-air grab. The {{Tt|magnetism|Pulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum}} is fairly finicky, and when used poorly, opponents can land and punish Tager before the move recovers. In certain cases, the opponents can avoid the grab long enough to hit Tager after the end of the move's head attribute invulnerability.


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Generally speaking, this move is used as a combo extender.
{{AttackData-BBTag
|header=no
|version=B
|damage= |guard=
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|description=
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
* Extremely attractive to airborne targets, grounded opponents will slide along the floor slowly.
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* Can only grab airborne opponents.
* Hold button to extend active frames.
* Can be held for 42f.
* Moves opponent to the other side of Tager.
* Ground bounces allowing for extended combos.
* Has head attribute invulnerability frames 5-34
}}
}}


====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Spark Bolt</font> ======
===<big>Gigantic Tager Driver</big>===
{{MoveData
{{InputBadge|{{clr|A|214A}}}}
|image=BBTag_Tager_SparkBolt.png |caption=
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|input=236C
|input=214A
|name=Spark Bolt
|frameChart=auto
|data=
|description=
{{AttackData-BBTag
|damage= |guard=All
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|description=
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
Technically Tager's fastest move in terms of startup. The highest damaging meterless command grab in the game. A lynchpin of Tager's mixup. Is +35 upon landing, allowing Tager to safejump 15f+ reversals, but only applicable on forward tech/corner.


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* No magnetism
* Only combos into Gadget Finger
}}
}}


====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Gigantic Tager Driver</font> ======
===<big>Wedge Catapult</big>===
{{MoveData
{{InputBadge|{{clr|B|214B}}}}
|image=BBTag_Tager_GiganticTagerDriver.png |caption=
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|input=214A
|input=214B
|name=Gigantic Tager Driver
|frameChart=auto
|data=
|description=
{{AttackData-BBTag
Has invulnerability and {{Tt|magnetism|Pulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum}} early in the move up to the point right before Tager grasps at this opponent. Be wary of very active moves as Tager is vulnerable for 1 frame before the grab hitbox is active. The damage scaling on this move is very good, allowing for some of Tager's most damaging combos upon a successful grab. While uncommon and largely impractical, it is also possible to combo grounded opponents directly into this grab via assists or counterhit {{clr|A|5AA}} and {{clr|B|j.B}}.
|version=A
|damage= |guard=
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|description=
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
* Wall Bounces, convert into a combo by linking {{clr|A|5A}}, {{clr|B|2B}}, {{clr|A|j.A}}
* Has full body invulnerability on frames 6-29
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===<big>Air Driver</big>===
{{AttackData-BBTag
{{InputBadge|{{clr|A|j.214A}}/{{clr|B|B}}}}
|header=no
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|version=C
|input=j.214A,j.214B
|damage= |guard=
|versioned=input
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|frameChart=
|description=
|description=
* Important points go here
;{{clr|A|j.214A}}
Tager's fast air grab. This move is best used as a hard read due to it's lackluster hitbox.
* No magnetism
* Can only grab airborne opponents
* Only combos into Gadget Finger
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;{{clr|B|j.214B}}


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
Be careful when using this. Grounded opponents will have plenty of time to get under you. While opponents who super jump will usually fly overhead and can hit you as they fly by.


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* Extremely attractive to airborne opponents
* Grounded opponents will slide along the floor slowly
* Can only grab airborne opponents
* Stops all momentum when in use
* Button can be held to extend active frames
* Can be held for 59f
* Only combos into Gadget Finger
}}
}}


====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Wedge Catapult</font> ======
===<big>Gadget Finger</big>===
{{MoveData
{{InputBadge|After certain attacks -> {{clr|A|A}}/{{clr|B|B}}/{{clr|C|C}}}}
|image=BBTag_Tager_WedgeCatapult.png |caption=
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|input=214B
|input=Gadget Finger
|name=Wedge Catapult
|frameChart=auto
|data=
|description=
{{AttackData-BBTag
Drops the opponent just inside {{clr|A|214A}} range with Tager at a small frame advantage. This is a very strong position for Tager where in order to avoid a properly timed command grab, the opponent must buffer a jump, reversal, or backdash. The Rock-Paper-Scissors scenario is generally as follows.
|damage= |guard=
 
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
* {{clr|A|4A}} catches jump startup, beats abare
|description=
* {{clr|A|214A}}, {{clr|A|214C}} beats blocking. {{clr|A|214A}} has a somewhat strict timing, making it difficult to use it to hit meaty.
* Important points go here
* {{clr|A|5A}}, delayed {{clr|A|4A}}, and {{clr|A|2B}} beat varying speed and distances of backdashes
* Blocking beats reversal actions
 
Though generally a scary mixup situation, not opting for gadget finger ender gives Tager additional options such as meaty assist and safejumps, which can lead to even more powerful oki.


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
You can also consider also using Active Switch to extend combos or for better positioning in your resets when using this to end Tager's combos.


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* Can only be used after {{clr|A|5AAAA}}, {{clr|B|5BB}}, {{clr|C|2C}}, {{clr|A|236A}}, 214X, or j.214X successfully hit the opponent's point character.
* Can be delayed to whiff after {{clr|B|5BB}}, 214X, or j.214X
* 100% minimum damage
* Leaves Tager close and +5 after application
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====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Air Driver</font> ======
==Extra Skills==
{{MoveData
===<big>Spark Bolt</big>===
|image=BBTag_Tager_AirDriver.png |caption=
{{InputBadge|{{clr|C|236C}}}}
|image2=BBTag_Tager_AirDriver-2.png |caption2=
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|image3=BBTag_Tager_AirDriver-3.png |caption3=
|input=236C
|input=j.214A/B/C
|frameChart=
|name=Air Driver
{{#invoke:FrameChart|drawFrameData
|data=
|chara=Iron Tager
{{AttackData-BBTag
|input=236C
|version=A
|startup = 12
|damage= |guard=
|recovery = 36
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|isProjectile = yes
|description=
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* Important points go here
|description=
Tager gets access to his iconic projectile at the cost of only one Skill Gauge. Just like in other BlazBlue games, this move is extremely fast and will beat other normal projectiles easily. Also an important combo extender for Tager, and always a threat that must be accounted for in neutral.


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
* Wall Bounces
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===<big>EX Gigantic Tager Driver</big>===
{{AttackData-BBTag
{{InputBadge|{{clr|C|214C}}}}
|header=no
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|version=B
|input=214C
|damage= |guard=
|description=
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
Has the same startup as the A version, but as this move can be held briefly as well, extending its active frames. This move has {{Tt|magnetism|Pulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum}}, giving it benefits from greater effective range. These attributes combined makes tick throw setups considerably easier to execute. Is +35 upon landing, allowing Tager to safejump 15f+ reversals, but only applicable on forward tech/corner.
|description=
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
* Only grabs grounded opponents, but can be combo'd into.
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* Only combos into Gadget Finger
{{AttackData-BBTag
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|header=no
|version=C
|damage= |guard=
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|description=
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
===<big>EX Air Driver</big>===
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{{InputBadge|{{clr|C|j.214C}}}}
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|input=j.214C
|description=
The {{Tt|magnetism|Pulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum}} on this move is stronger than that of {{clr|B|j.214B}}, making the move moderately more consistent at grabbing aerial opponents. Also of note is that this grab can be comboed into, which could be considered an option as an unburstable combo ender or in active switch routes.
 
* Extremely attractive to airborne opponents
* Grounded opponents will slide along the floor slowly
* Can only grab airborne opponents, but can be done mid combo
* Button can be held to extend active frames for about 1 second
* Only combos into Gadget Finger
* Can be held for 33f
}}
}}
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====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Gadget Finger</font> ======
==Partner Skills==
{{MoveData
===<big>{{clr|5|5P}}</big>===
|image=BBTag_Tager_GadgetFinger.png |caption=
{{InputBadge|Sledgehammer}}
|input=Press A, B or C during Atomic Collider, Gigantic Tager Driver or Air Driver
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|name=Gadget Finger
|input=5P
|data=
|frameChart=
{{AttackData-BBTag
|description=
|damage= |guard=
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|description=
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
Tager's most versatile assist due to it's size and blockstun. Useful in Cross Combos due to its relatively fast startup and cooldown.


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* Tager's fastest assist
* Launches and causes a soft knockdown
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===<big>{{clr|5|6P}}</big>===
 
{{InputBadge|Spark Bolt}}
==Partner Skills==
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|input=6P
|frameChart=
|description=
A highly situational assist. The extremely long startup makes it very easy to react to in neutral, but it can sometimes be uniquely advantageous in combos that have long forced animations. Unlike in other BlazBlue games, Tager's charging stance does not have protection of any kind, making him entirely vulnerable before the move activates.


====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Sledgehammer</font> ======
{{MoveData
|image=BBTag_Tager_Sledgehammer.png |caption=
|input=?S
|name=Sledgehammer
|data=
{{AttackData-BBTag
|damage= |guard=All
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|description=
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
* Fires straight ahead
* Absurdly long startup time
* Wall bounces opponent to Tager's position


}}
}}
}}


====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Spark Bolt</font> ======
===<big>{{clr|5|4P}}</big>===
{{MoveData
{{InputBadge|Up Spark Bolt}}
|image=BBTag_Tager_SparkBolt.png |caption=
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|input=?S
|input=4P
|name=Spark Bolt
|frameChart=
|data=
|description=
{{AttackData-BBTag
Shallow angle combined with Spark Bolt's large size and very fast speed makes this an ok preemptive anti-air assist. Still has extremely long startup and is easily stuffed due to Tager's large frame
|damage= |guard=All
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|description=
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here


}}
* Fires at a 30° angle from the ground
* Much faster than his {{clr|5|6P}}
* Wall bounces to Tager's position
}}
}}
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==Distortion Skills==
===<big>Magna Tech Wheel</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|B|236B}}+{{clr|C|C}}}}
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|input=236BC
|frameChart=
|description=
The move itself had guardpoint, allowing it to beat certain safejumps. the Followup only comes out in resonance/Cross combo. Can be used with short Distortion Skill Duos, allowing for partner combo extension.
 
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==Distortion Skills==
===<big>Genesic Emerald Tager Buster</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|B|214B}}+{{clr|C|C}} (Air OK)}} {{InputBadge|{{clr|B|720B}}+{{clr|C|C}} (Air OK)}}
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|input=214BC,j.214BC
|versioned=input
|frameChart=
|description=
;Ground Version
If you input {{clr|B|720B}}+{{clr|C|C}} instead of {{clr|B|214B}}+{{clr|C|C}}, the damage of GETB will be increased by 500 (6620/7620). The range on this move is deceptively huge especially thanks to the generous {{Tt|magnetism|Pulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum}} during the startup, making it a powerful tool in footsies as well as a threatening reversal. Is +21 upon landing, but the opponent is placed far from Tager.


====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Magna Tech Wheel</font> ======
* Extremely attractive
{{MoveData
* Can only grab grounded opponents
|image=BBTag_Tager_MagnaTechWheel.png |caption=
* Invincible startup
|input=236B+C
* Button can be held to extend active frames, though you are not invincible while doing this
|name=Magna Tech Wheel
* Moves opponent to the other side of Tager
|data=
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{{AttackData-BBTag
;Air Version
|damage= |guard=All
Be careful when using the air version. Grounded opponents will have plenty of time to get under you. While opponents who super jump will usually fly overhead and can hit you as they fly by. Is +21 upon landing, but the opponent is placed far from Tager.
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|description=
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
Thanks to the invulnerable startup and large grab hitbox, {{clr|B|j.214B}}+{{clr|C|C}} is a prime button to threaten air footsies. The {{Tt|magnetism|Pulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum}} doesn't start until after the super flash, making it worse than his other grabs when trying to catch faraway airborne opponents by surprise.


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====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Genesic Emerald Tager Buster</font> ======
Input {{clr|B|720B}}+{{clr|C|C}} will also give you an extra 500 damage (7350/8350).
{{MoveData
|image=BBTag_Tager_GenesicEmeraldTagerBuster.png |caption=
|input=214B+C
|name=Genesic Emerald Tager Buster
|data=
{{AttackData-BBTag
|damage= |guard=All
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|description=
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
* Extremely attractive to airborne opponents
* Grounded opponents will slide along the floor slowly
* Can only grab airborne opponents
* Stops all momentum when in use
* Invincible startup
* Button can be held to extend active frames
}}


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==Distortion Skill Duo==
===<big>Terra Break</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|5|P}} during Partner's Distortion Skill}}
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|input=Distortion Skill Duo
|frameChart=
|description=
* Sends opponent to far side of the screen
}}
}}


{{MoveData
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|image=BBTag_Tager_TerraBreak.png |caption=
|input=S during partner's distortion drive
|name=Magna Tech Wheel
|data=
{{AttackData-BBTag
|damage= |guard=All
|startup= |active= |recovery= |frameAdv=
|description=
* Important points go here


Detailed description of the usefulness of the move go here
==Astral Heat==
===<big>King of Tager</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|B|222B}}+{{clr|C|C}} when [[BBTag/Mechanics#Astral Heat|Astral Conditions]] are met}}
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|input=222BC
|frameChart=
|description=
You can be hit while extending the {{Tt|magnetism|Pulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum}} of this move, but this shouldn't be an issue when ending the round with a hit confirm.


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* Unlike Tager's other command grabs, this can grab either grounded or airborne opponents
* Extremely attractive
* Buttons can be held to extend magnetism duration.
* Easy confirm from {{clr|A|2A}}, {{clr|C|2C}}, Wedge Catapult. Confirms off gadget finger.
}}
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Overview

Overview

Tager is the quintessential grappler. He has slow and limited movement, having no run, double jump, or airdash. However, he has several ways to bring the opponent to him. His 5B is a forward moving attack with projectile guard point An attack that automatically blocks certain attacks. Examples of this include Bang's Drive attacks, Baiken's Suzuran (63214K), and Nappa's Too Bad (214S)., and Spark Bolt is a fast, full screen projectile that leads to a full combo. Additionally, his Drive, Voltic Battler (colloquially referred to as magnetismPulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum), lets him pull his opponents to him, indirectly manipulating their position.

Once close, Tager has a number of command grabs that can either be very damaging on their own or which can lead to an even more damaging combo.
Iron Tager
BBTag Tager Portrait.png
Health
20,000
Prejump
6F
Backdash
28F (1~20F Inv All)
Unique Movement Options
No Run
No Double Jump
No Air Dash
Fastest Attack
4A (8F)
Reversals
A+D (16F)
236B+C (13F)
214B+C (10F)

 Iron Tager is a slow moving grappler with high front-loaded damage and a call-out option for every situation.

Pros
Cons
  • Durable: has 20k health; highest tier of health in the game.
  • Consistent Front-loaded Damage: His command grabs do the most damage in the in the game, allowing Tager to consistently threaten large chunks of unburstable damage. This, combined with his hard hitting normals and Spark Bolt, makes every interaction threatening.
  • Strong Defense: Can use moves with guard point This keyword does not have an entry in the Glossary and invulnerability This keyword does not have an entry in the Glossary such as Charged Lightning and Wedge Catapult to punish offense that is usually safe.
  • Zonebreaker: Can blow through projectiles with 5B or at the cost of 1 skill gauge with Spark Bolt.
  • Knowledge Check: Strong okizeme From Japanese "起き攻め". Attacking an opponent about to wake up after they were knocked down, usually with meaty attacks or mix-ups. and reset Purposefully ending a combo early in order to perform a mixup in order to deal more damage. potential thanks to magnetismPulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum.
  • Low Mobility: Tager cannot run, air dash or double jump
  • Highly Committal: His meterless options for approaching are all very telegraphed and can be cleanly countered by a knowledgeable opponent.
  • Tall and vulnerable: His large size makes it more difficult for him to avoid the opponent's attacks, and his height exposes him to character specific instant overheads and combo routes.
  • Niche Assists: His 4P and 6P have very slow startup, making his assist kit very situational and teammate dependent.
  • Meter Hungry: Needs to constantly spend meter on Spark Bolt to consistently convert his hits into damage, corner carry, and his trickier mixups.


Drive: Voltic Battler

Some of Tager's normals, specials, and supers automatically pull the opponent towards him with magnetismPulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum, giving his attacks more range as well as messing with the opponent's sense of spacing.

Tager's magnetism cannot force enemies into an airborne state if they're currently grounded, and the forces applied by magnetism add (rather than override) the opponent's current momentum. This leads to unpredictable, humorous, and unfortunate situations.

Characters performing Distortion Drives and executing throws that have successfully connected are completely unaffected by magnetism.

Normal Moves

4A

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
4A 1000 All 8 3 11 0 B
4AA 1000 Low 10 3 14 -3 F
4AAA 1500 All 13 4 19 -1 B
Total: 21
Total: 26
Total: 35

4A is Tager's fastest ground poke. Slower than 214A but with more horizontal range, making it better for safely controlling space. Great recovery, making it a cornerstone of his mixup game with tick throw 214A/C/B+C.

  • Jump cancellable on hit and on block.
  • On counterhit, combos into 5A.

  • 4AA hits low and has the same great qualities as 4A. Be careful using this when connecting 4A against aerial opponents or at longer ranges where it might whiff. Chain into 2C instead in those situations.
  • Jump cancellable on hit and on block.

  • 4AAA has slight magnetismPulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum, pulling opponents in for tick throw resets.
  • Special cancelable and chainable into 2C.
Version Level P1 P2
4A 2 100 75
4AA 2 90 75
4AAA 3 100 80

4A:
4AA:
4AAA:

5A

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
5A 1700 All 15 4 18 -3 B
5AA 1700 [2500] All 21 [52] 7 27 -15 B 16~27 [16~58] Guard HBP
5AAA 2000 All 20 9 30 -18 B
5AAAA 2000 High 24 2 33 -14 B

5A is Tager's longest ranged jump cancelable normal, making it a prime point in his blockstrings to reset pressure. Safe on block, giving him a low commitment way to disengage from a blockstring.


Tager can hold this charge for magnetismPulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum and high/body/projectile armor, and extra damage on full charge. Generally used to bait pushblock attempts and fish for a juicy counter hit starter when a reversal action comes out instead. Canceling into 214B or a delayed 214C after this move is a situationally useful mixup against blocking opponents. On grounded counterhit, you can actually combo directly into 214B.

  • Can be held for 31f
  • Special cancelable into Tager's command grabs
  • Gapped to naturally catch jump startup after 5A

5AAA's magnetism can draw opponents back in after a pushblocked 5AA, stopping some counter-attacks. Otherwise it's unremarkable combo filler.

  • Combos into 5B on counter hit
  • Gapped to naturally catch jump startup after 5A

Works sometimes as a suprise overhead, but generally relegated to combo filler.

Version Level P1 P2
5A 4 100 80
5AA 4 90 80
5AAA 5 100 85
5AAAA 5 80 85

5A:
5AA:

  • Values in [] are for max charge
  • On Guard Point, hitstop for Tager is 14F. Opponent hitstop unchanged
  • Maximum Slide duration 25F [26F]


5AAA:
5AAAA:

5B

Sledgehammer

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
5B 2000 [2500] All 32 [61] 4 19 -4 B 1~36 [1~65] Guard P
9-26 [9~55] Guard HBP
5BB 1700 High 19 6 30 -17 B 1~18 Guard HBP
Total: 54
Total: 54

5B is chargeable. Sledge will cover more distance and deal more damage when fully charged. Safe on block, use this move to cover distance, approach zoners, and safely end blockstrings. Chainable into 2A, 2B, 2C, and 5C on hit but not block. Thanks to head guard point, Tager can also bait Bursts with this move for a counterhit combo.

  • Can be held for and additional 29f.
  • Has head, body, and projectile guard points while charging.
  • Has projectile guard point while traveling.

Easy to punish armored overhead. Surprisingly annoying to make safe with assist. Will autocorrect if an opponent crosses over Tager after he uses Sledge. Opponents can generally block high after sledge without much worry as 5BB is his only followup on block. However, if sledge hits an assist, Tager can then cancel into 2C, giving a fairly potent mixup opportunity.

  • Only combos into Gadget Finger
Version Level P1 P2
5B 4 80 85
5BB 4 90 85

5B:

  • Values in [] are for max charge
  • On Guard Point, hitstop for Tager is 0F. Opponent hitstop unchanged


5BB:

  • On Guard Point, hitstop for Tager is 0F. Opponent hitstop unchanged

5C

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
800 High 22 3 24 -10 B
Total: 48

Standard overhead.

Level P1 P2
3 100 100

2A

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
1700 All 13 2 29 -12 B 9~12 H
Total: 43

Tall but committal anti-air. Has poor head invulnerability, but generally trades in Tager's favor. An important combo tool for Tager, letting him get full combos from 4A and Sledge when right next to the opponent. On a clean counterhit, leads to very rewarding combos with 236B or Sledge.

Level P1 P2
4 90 75

2B

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
2000 All 26 6 22 +2 F
Total: 53

Rather slow to start and easily stuffed in neutral, but leaves Tager plus on block, allowing him to run a mixup or rest pressure. Useful in some juggle combos as it is chainable into Sledge, 2A, and 2C.

  • Has magnetismPulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum
  • Special cancelable
Level P1 P2
5 80 90
  • Tager immediately enters 18F recovery on hit/block
  • Maximum Slide duration 10F

2C

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
1700 Low 13 3 22 -6 F
Total: 37

Decently quick and mostly safe low poke. Special cancelable and chainable into Gadget Finger.

Level P1 P2
4 90 85

j.A

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
j.A 1500 High 7 16 20 H
j.AA 1700 High 13 5 12 H
Total: 42
Total: 29

j.A is quick and has a lot of active frames, making it a solid jump-in normal. j.A -> rising j.A can fuzzy most of the cast.

j.AA is mostly used in combos. Chainable into j.B or j.C

Version Level P1 P2
j.A 3 80 80
j.AA 4 80 85

j.A:
j.AA:

j.B

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
2000 High 22 4 18+7L H
Total: 50

A slow, large magnetizedPulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum attack. Used in aerial combos, and can be used as an air to air. Has high frame advantage on hit and block against grounded opponents.

When done while rising with a super jump, it can be tricky for the opponent to anti-air. Air-to-air and airborne anti-air moves can trade in Tager's favor, as the pull from the magnetism can ruin a followup combo, while potentially pulling the opponent into the corner. Meanwhile, grounded anti-airs have to contend with the possibility of j.C delaying Tager's fall, as well the tug of j.B pulling them in range a potential assist call.

  • Very attractive against aerial opponents
  • Can be low profiled by some moves and some crouching opponents [ie. Linne, other Under Night Characters]
  • Poor inner hitbox will cause the move to whiff unexpectedly when the opponent gets close.
Level P1 P2
5 80 90

j.C

Crimson Punisher

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
1700×2 All 15 3 16+3L -4~0 H
Total: 36

Tager's makeshift float. A two stage attack, if the initial arm sweep hits, his opponent is hit straight down with a hard knockdown and Tager immediately follows up with a bellyflop on the stricken opponent. The opponent cannot burst until the belly flop connects.

During the initial arm sweep, Tager is launched slightly upwards and forwards and loses all previous jumping momentum, enabling it to easily hit enemies slightly above him. Conversely, this makes landing it against standing opponents very tricky.

Can perform this move an indefinite number of times, allowing Tager to air stall, cross over the opponent, and bait out anti-air attacks.

  • Around 0 on block after making contact, making jc into ja a strong option do to ja's 7f startup.
  • Recovers fast enough to use ja before landing when not at minimum height.
  • Cannot hit assists.
Level P1 P2
4 80 85×2


Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

5B+C

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
0, 2000 Throw 7~30 3 23 T
Total: 32

A below average throw because of Tager's poor walkspeed and subpar options for canceling into it. Combos into 236B giving it high, frontloaded burst-safe damage. Generally redundant due to Tager's potent set of command grabs.

Level P1 P2
0, 4 100 50
  • Minimum Damage 2000

Charged Lightning

5A+D

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
2760 Air Unblockable 16 5 46 -32 B 1~20 Guard All
Total: 66

An very good Reversal Action. The large hitbox makes it a potent anti-air, and because it hits all around Tager, it easily stops most crossup attempts. It is also one of the most damaging reversal options, further skewing the risk-reward of challenging a defending Tager.

The guardpoint property of the moves also allows it to defeat many typical safejumps, as opponents will remain airborne slightly longer when their attack makes contact with the guardpoint, preventing them from being able to block.

Has relatively few active frames, making it surprisingly poor at punishing bursts.

  • Big vertical hitbox all around Tager's body.
Level P1 P2
4 80 60


Skills

Atomic Collider

236A/B

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
236A 0, 3500 Air Unblockable 16 4 19 T 4~15 H
236B 0, 3500 Air Unblockable 29 4~46 23 T 5~34 H
236A

Thanks to the head invulnerability and deceptively large hitbox this move can occasionally be an effective anti-air, though for relatively damage. It recovers very quickly, which can be used to bait Tager's opponent into approaching. Generally speaking this move is best used at the end of a combo. Tager is +41 upon landing, letting him can safejump 9+f reversals.


  • No magnetism
  • Can only grab airborne opponents.
  • Moves opponent to the other side of Tager.
  • Only combos into Gadget Finger.
  • Has head attribute invulnerability frames 4-15.

236B

The more committal and riskier anti-air grab. The magnetismPulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum is fairly finicky, and when used poorly, opponents can land and punish Tager before the move recovers. In certain cases, the opponents can avoid the grab long enough to hit Tager after the end of the move's head attribute invulnerability.

Generally speaking, this move is used as a combo extender.

  • Extremely attractive to airborne targets, grounded opponents will slide along the floor slowly.
  • Can only grab airborne opponents.
  • Hold button to extend active frames.
  • Can be held for 42f.
  • Moves opponent to the other side of Tager.
  • Ground bounces allowing for extended combos.
  • Has head attribute invulnerability frames 5-34
Version Level P1 P2
236A 0, 4 90 100,60
236B 0, 4 90 100, 60

236A:
236B:

Gigantic Tager Driver

214A

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
0×3,4200 Throw 6 2 33 T 1~7 T
Total: 40

Technically Tager's fastest move in terms of startup. The highest damaging meterless command grab in the game. A lynchpin of Tager's mixup. Is +35 upon landing, allowing Tager to safejump 15f+ reversals, but only applicable on forward tech/corner.

  • No magnetism
  • Only combos into Gadget Finger
Level P1 P2
0×3, 4 100 100×3, 50
  • Minimum Damage 4200

Wedge Catapult

214B

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
0×2,800 Throw 30 4 30 T 6~29 All
Total: 63

Has invulnerability and magnetismPulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum early in the move up to the point right before Tager grasps at this opponent. Be wary of very active moves as Tager is vulnerable for 1 frame before the grab hitbox is active. The damage scaling on this move is very good, allowing for some of Tager's most damaging combos upon a successful grab. While uncommon and largely impractical, it is also possible to combo grounded opponents directly into this grab via assists or counterhit 5AA and j.B.

  • Wall Bounces, convert into a combo by linking 5A, 2B, j.A
  • Has full body invulnerability on frames 6-29
Level P1 P2
0×3 100 100
  • Minimum Damage 800 when first hit of combo, else 40

Air Driver

j.214A/B

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
j.214A 0×3,4500 Throw 6 3 41+12L T
j.214B 0×3,4500 Throw 23 10 42+12L T
j.214A

Tager's fast air grab. This move is best used as a hard read due to it's lackluster hitbox.

  • No magnetism
  • Can only grab airborne opponents
  • Only combos into Gadget Finger

j.214B

Be careful when using this. Grounded opponents will have plenty of time to get under you. While opponents who super jump will usually fly overhead and can hit you as they fly by.

  • Extremely attractive to airborne opponents
  • Grounded opponents will slide along the floor slowly
  • Can only grab airborne opponents
  • Stops all momentum when in use
  • Button can be held to extend active frames
  • Can be held for 59f
  • Only combos into Gadget Finger
Version Level P1 P2
j.214A 0×3, 4 100 100×3, 50
j.214B 0×3, 4 100 100×3, 50

j.214A:

  • Minimum Damage 4500


j.214B:

  • Minimum Damage 4500

Gadget Finger

After certain attacks -> A/B/C

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
0×2,100 7 19 9 +5 on hit
Total: 34

Drops the opponent just inside 214A range with Tager at a small frame advantage. This is a very strong position for Tager where in order to avoid a properly timed command grab, the opponent must buffer a jump, reversal, or backdash. The Rock-Paper-Scissors scenario is generally as follows.

  • 4A catches jump startup, beats abare
  • 214A, 214C beats blocking. 214A has a somewhat strict timing, making it difficult to use it to hit meaty.
  • 5A, delayed 4A, and 2B beat varying speed and distances of backdashes
  • Blocking beats reversal actions

Though generally a scary mixup situation, not opting for gadget finger ender gives Tager additional options such as meaty assist and safejumps, which can lead to even more powerful oki.

You can also consider also using Active Switch to extend combos or for better positioning in your resets when using this to end Tager's combos.

  • Can only be used after 5AAAA, 5BB, 2C, 236A, 214X, or j.214X successfully hit the opponent's point character.
  • Can be delayed to whiff after 5BB, 214X, or j.214X
  • 100% minimum damage
  • Leaves Tager close and +5 after application
Level P1 P2
0×3 100 65
  • Minimum Damage 100
  • Can not KO opponent


Extra Skills

Spark Bolt

236C

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
1700 All 12 Until Hit Total: 47 -1 P2
Total: 47

Tager gets access to his iconic projectile at the cost of only one Skill Gauge. Just like in other BlazBlue games, this move is extremely fast and will beat other normal projectiles easily. Also an important combo extender for Tager, and always a threat that must be accounted for in neutral.

  • Wall Bounces
Level P1 P2
4 80 85
  • Minimum Damage 170

EX Gigantic Tager Driver

214C

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
0×3,4200 Throw 6 2~10 33 T 1~7 T

Has the same startup as the A version, but as this move can be held briefly as well, extending its active frames. This move has magnetismPulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum, giving it benefits from greater effective range. These attributes combined makes tick throw setups considerably easier to execute. Is +35 upon landing, allowing Tager to safejump 15f+ reversals, but only applicable on forward tech/corner.

  • Only grabs grounded opponents, but can be combo'd into.
  • Only combos into Gadget Finger
Level P1 P2
0×3, 4 100 100×3, 50
  • Minimum Damage 4200

EX Air Driver

j.214C

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
0×3,4500 Throw 6 2~35 41+12L T

The magnetismPulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum on this move is stronger than that of j.214B, making the move moderately more consistent at grabbing aerial opponents. Also of note is that this grab can be comboed into, which could be considered an option as an unburstable combo ender or in active switch routes.

  • Extremely attractive to airborne opponents
  • Grounded opponents will slide along the floor slowly
  • Can only grab airborne opponents, but can be done mid combo
  • Button can be held to extend active frames for about 1 second
  • Only combos into Gadget Finger
  • Can be held for 33f
Level P1 P2
0×3, 4 100 100×3, 50
  • Minimum Damage 4500


Partner Skills

5P

Sledgehammer

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
2000 All (18)+17 9 19 -9 B

Tager's most versatile assist due to it's size and blockstun. Useful in Cross Combos due to its relatively fast startup and cooldown.

  • Tager's fastest assist
  • Launches and causes a soft knockdown
Level P1 P2
4 70 85
  • Minimum Damage 100

6P

Spark Bolt

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
1700 All (18)+92 Total: (18)+127 -1 P2

A highly situational assist. The extremely long startup makes it very easy to react to in neutral, but it can sometimes be uniquely advantageous in combos that have long forced animations. Unlike in other BlazBlue games, Tager's charging stance does not have protection of any kind, making him entirely vulnerable before the move activates.


  • Fires straight ahead
  • Absurdly long startup time
  • Wall bounces opponent to Tager's position
Level P1 P2
4 70 85
  • Minimum Damage 85

4P

Up Spark Bolt

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
1700 All (18)+55 Total: (18)+93 -4 P2

Shallow angle combined with Spark Bolt's large size and very fast speed makes this an ok preemptive anti-air assist. Still has extremely long startup and is easily stuffed due to Tager's large frame


  • Fires at a 30° angle from the ground
  • Much faster than his 6P
  • Wall bounces to Tager's position
Level P1 P2
4 70 85
  • Minimum Damage 85


Distortion Skills

Magna Tech Wheel

236B+C

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
250×19, 4200
[250×19, 4200, 2600]
All 7+(38 Flash)+6 4,2×18 (15) 3 [,(50) 9], 33 -56 B 1~18 Guard All
19~52 Guard P

The move itself had guardpoint, allowing it to beat certain safejumps. the Followup only comes out in resonance/Cross combo. Can be used with short Distortion Skill Duos, allowing for partner combo extension.

Level P1 P2
4 80 100×19, 60
[100×19, 60×2]
  • Values in [] are for Enhanced version
  • Enhanced version only does the wall punch on hit
  • On Guard Point, hitstop for Tager is 0F. Opponent hitstop unchanged
  • Minimum Damage 50×19, 966 (1916) [50×19, 966, 208 (2124)]

Genesic Emerald Tager Buster

214B+C (Air OK) 720B+C (Air OK)

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
214BC 0×3, 6120
[0×3, 7120]
Throw 10+(28 Flash)+0 1~52 41 T 1~11 All
j.214BC 0×3, 6120
[0×3, 7120]
Throw 6+(28 Flash)+0 1~38 41+12L T 1~6 All
Ground Version

If you input 720B+C instead of 214B+C, the damage of GETB will be increased by 500 (6620/7620). The range on this move is deceptively huge especially thanks to the generous magnetismPulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum during the startup, making it a powerful tool in footsies as well as a threatening reversal. Is +21 upon landing, but the opponent is placed far from Tager.

  • Extremely attractive
  • Can only grab grounded opponents
  • Invincible startup
  • Button can be held to extend active frames, though you are not invincible while doing this
  • Moves opponent to the other side of Tager

Air Version

Be careful when using the air version. Grounded opponents will have plenty of time to get under you. While opponents who super jump will usually fly overhead and can hit you as they fly by. Is +21 upon landing, but the opponent is placed far from Tager.

Thanks to the invulnerable startup and large grab hitbox, j.214B+C is a prime button to threaten air footsies. The magnetismPulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum doesn't start until after the super flash, making it worse than his other grabs when trying to catch faraway airborne opponents by surprise.


Input 720B+C will also give you an extra 500 damage (7350/8350).

  • Extremely attractive to airborne opponents
  • Grounded opponents will slide along the floor slowly
  • Can only grab airborne opponents
  • Stops all momentum when in use
  • Invincible startup
  • Button can be held to extend active frames
Version Level P1 P2
214BC 100 100×3, 60
j.214BC 100 100×3, 60

214BC:

  • Values in [] are for Enhanced version
  • Minimum Damage 6120 [7120]
  • Can also be inputted as 720B+C. In this case, final hit's damage increased by 500


j.214BC:

  • Values in [] are for Enhanced version
  • Minimum Damage 6850 [7850]
  • Can also be inputted as j.720B+C. In this case, final hit's damage increased by 500

Distortion Skill Duo

Terra Break

P during Partner's Distortion Skill

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
2000 [2500] All 1+(68 Flash)+1 9 42 -32 B 1~7 All
  • Sends opponent to far side of the screen
Level P1 P2
4 100 100
  • Values in [] are for Enhanced version
  • Minimum Damage 2000 [2500]


Astral Heat

King of Tager

222B+C when Astral Conditions are met

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
5+(50 Flash)+16~84 4 76 1~15 All

You can be hit while extending the magnetismPulls the opponent towards Tager by adding (not overriding) forces to their existing momentum of this move, but this shouldn't be an issue when ending the round with a hit confirm.

  • Unlike Tager's other command grabs, this can grab either grounded or airborne opponents
  • Extremely attractive
  • Buttons can be held to extend magnetism duration.
  • Easy confirm from 2A, 2C, Wedge Catapult. Confirms off gadget finger.
Level P1 P2


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