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======<span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Overview</span>======
==Overview==
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|content=Android 21 is a tricky snowball character with absolutely fantastic neutral, and copy abilities like Kirby (she's even pink). Her projectile game is deceptively powerful, covering large spaces of the screen and not having much recovery. In tandem with her normals and certain copy abilities, Android 21 can zone the opponent out surprisingly well. Once she gets in, she has plenty of mix-up tools thanks to her air normals being great at cross-ups and a solid low 2L. As a result, Android 21 on the offense is very hard to deal with once she gets going and can spell death for a character rather quickly. However, she is rather weak defensively, a large hurtbox and basically no tools to help her get out can make her crack under pressure. Basically just take Dizzy and replace the summons with grab copy abilities.
|content='''Android 21''' specializes in neutral control, being capable of locking the screen down and harassing the opponent with copy abilities similar to Kirby (she's even pink). Her normals allow her to poke and cover ground easily, while her projectile game makes it hard to approach her in the first place. For insurance, her copy abilities help levy things further in her favor, such as {{MiniMoveCard|game=DBFZ|chara=Android 21|input=214Y|label=Sticky Energy Blast}} making her uncontestable in the air and enabling subsequent checkmate potential. In pressure she relies on standard options but can use them better than most, her air normals being great at cross-ups and her {{clr|L|2L}} being a solid low. Defensively she has nothing special, but she can still employ common tactics like jumping out of pressure and divekicking + assist to steal corner pressure from the opponent. All-around, Android 21 brings a lot to a team without many sacrifices, making her a very strong and viable character.
{{Bio
| name = Android 21
| game = DBFZ
| quote = Don't you dare interrupt my valuable snack time!
| lore = A mysterious new Android who is somehow connected to Android 16. In her default form, she's a young woman with long, bushy hair, who wears glasses and is supposedly as smart as Dr. Gero, perhaps even more so, and her transformed state being similar to that of Majin Buu, with the ability to turn others into sweets, and an insatiable hunger. She acts as the primary antagonist in ''Dragon Ball FighterZ'' Story Mode.
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{{StrengthsAndWeaknesses
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{{Character Label|DBFZ|Android 21}} is unique for her ability to copy abilities from her opponents with her command grab, Connoisseur Cut. Outside of her power-copying techniques, she also boasts a strong long-range game, using a combination of copied attacks and her own projectiles to wear down her enemies from a distance.
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* '''Ability Steal''': 21's move steal ability makes her setplay very strong. Most of the steals are better versions of their originals. [[DBFZ/Android_21#Solar_Flare|Solar Flare]], [[DBFZ/Android_21#Homing_Energy_Blast|Homing Blast]] and [[DBFZ/Android_21#Explosive_Energy_Blast|Explosive Blast]] can all be used to cover tech options on knockdowns.
* '''Great Mix-up''': Fast point blank cross-ups with IAD [[DBFZ/Android_21#j.M|j.M]] and fast [[DBFZ/Android_21#2L|2L]] low makes IAD mix-up threatening. Combined with her long range command grab, she can break guard rather easily. She also gets a meaty safejump left/right 50/50 off both her level 3s midscreen.
* '''Superb Neutral Game''': 21 boasts some of the best normals in the game, making her neutral very strong. ([[DBFZ/Android_21#2M|2/3M]], [[DBFZ/Android_21#5M|5M]], [[DBFZ/Android_21#j.M|j.M]], [[DBFZ/Android_21#j.H|j.H]]) To top it off, she also has amazing projectiles with [[DBFZ/Android_21#5S|5S]], [[DBFZ/Android_21#2S|2S]], [[DBFZ/Android_21#j.S|j.S]], and [[DBFZ/Android_21#Total Detonation Ball|Total Detonation Ball]] which can be aimed upwards.
* '''Flexible Supers''': [[DBFZ/Android_21#Photon_Wave|Photon Wave]] is very easy to combo into off of [[DBFZ/Android_21#Hors_d'Oeuvre_Stab|214X]]. She also has access to both an air and ground Level 3, although the damage on her ground level 3 is very low.
 
|cons=
* '''Resource Dependent''': Will almost always need to use either assist or meter to combo into a decent sliding knockdown.
* '''Volatile Gameplan''': Without steals and against certain teams/characters with weaker steals, 21 may struggle in the neutral and on knockdowns.
* '''Unorthodox''': Almost all of 21's steal moves are strong but require awareness, this may be hard to juggle in the middle of a fast paced game like DBFZ if you're inexperienced.
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|intro=is unique for her ability to copy abilities from her opponents with her command grab, Connoisseur Cut. She also boasts a strong long-range game, using a combination of copied attacks and her own projectiles to wear down her enemies.
| pros =
* '''Superb Neutral''': Boasts some of the best ranged normals and Ki Blasts in the game.
* '''Ability Steal''': Steals further enhance her neutral, can drastically increase her damage and cover for any other issues she may face.
* '''Team Value''': Her A assist is loaded on hitstun, [[DBFZ/Android_21#Photon_Wave|Photon Wave]] is very easy to use in DHCs, and she synergizes well with many characters.
| cons =
* '''Knockdowns''': Has to sacrifice a lot of damage to get meterless sliding knockdown by herself, and it's only even possible in the corner. In the vast majority of cases she will spend resources for SKD. On top of this, her ground Lv3 gives virtually no oki.
|difficulty_rating=4
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===Unique Mechanics===
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|content=There are 4 slots above Android 21's bar of meter. Each one of these slots corresponds to a version of Connoisseur Cut. From left to right, the slots are for:
There are 4 slots above Android 21's bar of meter. Each one of these slots corresponds to a version of Connoisseur Cut. From left to right, the slots are for:
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*Connoisseur Cut (236S)
*Connoisseur Cut ({{clr|S|236S}})
*Air Connoisseur Cut (j.236S)
*Air Connoisseur Cut ({{clr|S|j.236S}})
*Aerial Connoisseur Cut (214S)
*Aerial Connoisseur Cut ({{clr|S|214S}})
*Air Aerial Connoisseur Cut (j.214S)
*Air Aerial Connoisseur Cut ({{clr|S|j.214S}})


After using a version Connoisseur Cut, the slot will fill up with the move that you absorbed. After this, if you use the same input that you used to absorb the move, you'll do the special move that you absorbed instead of the Connoisseur Cut. Stolen moves are sinle-use and will free up their slots. Sweet Tooth (214L+M) will fill all available slots at once.
After using a version of Connoisseur Cut, the slot will fill up with the move that you absorbed. After this, if you use the same input that you used to absorb the move, you'll do the special move that you absorbed instead of the Connoisseur Cut. Stolen moves are single-use and will free up their slots. Sweet Tooth ({{clr|L|214L}}+{{clr|M|M}}) will fill all available slots at once.


Furthermore, Android 21 can chain the copied abilities by pressing the S button on hit, alternating between Connoisseur Cut and Aerial Connoisseur Cut. Using the H version of [[DBFZ/Android_21#Total_Detonation_Ball|Total Detonation Ball]] makes 21 discard all her currently copied abilities, but in return, the move becomes stronger in proportion to how many abilities had been copied at that point.
Furthermore, Android 21 can chain the copied abilities by pressing the {{clr|S|S}} button on hit, alternating between Connoisseur Cut and Aerial Connoisseur Cut. Cancelling from a copied ability into an {{clr|L|L}}, {{clr|M|M}}, or {{clr|H|H}} button will result in 214X. Attempting to cancel from a copied ability into SD will result in {{clr|H|214H}}. Canceling from a copied ability into Vanish works fine.


Absorbed abilities are separated into 4 colours/categories. Using Connoisseur Cut on a character belonging to one of these categories will give you a predetermined move based on this category. The move absorbed is different depending on whether you used Connoisseur Cut (236S/j.236S) or Aerial Connoisseur Cut (214S/j.214S).  
Using the H version of [[DBFZ/Android_21#Total_Detonation_Ball|Total Detonation Ball]] makes 21 discard all her currently copied abilities, but in return, the move becomes stronger in proportion to how many abilities had been copied at that point.
 
Absorbed abilities are separated into 4 colours/categories. Using Connoisseur Cut on a character belonging to one of these categories will give you a predetermined move based on this category. The move absorbed is different depending on whether you used Connoisseur Cut ({{clr|S|236S}}/{{clr|S|j.236S}}) or Aerial Connoisseur Cut ({{clr|S|214S}}/{{clr|S|j.214S}}).  


The breakdown of which character belongs to which color/category is as follows:
The breakdown of which character belongs to which color/category is as follows:
*<span style="color:blue">'''Blue (Earthlings):'''</span> Gohan (Teen), Gohan (Adult), Goku, Goku (Super Saiyan), Goku (SSGSS), Goku (Ultra Instinct), Goku (GT), Goku Black, Krillin, Master Roshi, Tien, Videl, Yamcha
*{{clr|2|'''Blue (Earthlings):'''}} Gohan (Teen), Gohan (Adult), Goku, Goku (Super Saiyan), Goku (SSGSS), Goku (Ultra Instinct), Goku (GT), Goku Black, Krillin, Master Roshi, Tien, Videl, Yamcha
*<span style="color:orange">'''Yellow (Saiyans):'''</span> Bardock, Broly, Broly (DBS), Gogeta (SSGSS), Gotenks, Kefla, Nappa, Trunks, Vegeta, Vegeta (Super Saiyan), Vegeta (SSGSS), Vegito (SSGSS)
*{{clr|5|'''Yellow (Saiyans):'''}} Bardock, Broly, Broly (DBS), Gogeta (SSGSS), Gogeta (SS4), Gotenks, Kefla, Nappa, Trunks, Vegeta, Vegeta (Super Saiyan), Vegeta (SSGSS), Vegito (SSGSS)
*<span style="color:green">'''Green (Androids):'''</span> Android 16, Android 17, Android 18, Android 21, Cell
*{{clr|3|'''Green (Androids):'''}} Android 16, Android 17, Android 18, Android 21, Android 21 (Lab Coat), Cell, Super Baby 2
*<span style="color:purple">'''Purple (Aliens):'''</span> Beerus, Captain Ginyu, Cooler, Frieza, Hit, Janemba, Jiren, Kid Buu, Majin Buu, Piccolo, Zamasu (Fused)
*{{clr|1|'''Purple (Aliens):'''}} Beerus, Captain Ginyu, Cooler, Frieza, Hit, Janemba, Jiren, Kid Buu, Majin Buu, Piccolo, Zamasu (Fused)
}}
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==Normal Moves==
==Normal Moves==
===<big>5L</big>===
===<big>{{clr|L|5L}}</big>===
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DBFZ_Android21_5LLL.png |Ladies night
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* Good frame advantage.
* Good frame advantage.
A little shorter than most 5Ls, but just as useful to 21 as any other.
A little shorter than most 5Ls, but just as useful to 21 as any other.
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;{{clr|L|5LL}}
* Good frame advantage.
* Good frame advantage.
* Advances forwards, more range than it looks.
* Advances forwards, more range than it looks.
* Above a certain height, 5LL > 5LLL will whiff.
* Above a certain height, {{clr|L|5LL}} > {{clr|L|5LLL}} will whiff.
5LL is not usually used as more than combo or blockstring filler.
{{clr|L|5LL}} is not usually used as more than combo or blockstring filler.
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;{{clr|L|5LLL}}
* Safe on block.
* Safe on block.
5LLL is strictly combo filler, as it cannot gatling into any other normals. Its high damage and ability to always smash makes it great for ToDs, and it also shines after a Vanish.
{{clr|L|5LLL}} is strictly combo filler, as it cannot gatling into any other normals. Its high damage and ability to always smash makes it great for ToDs, and it also shines after a Vanish.
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===<big>5M</big>===
===<big>{{clr|M|5M}}</big>===
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* As of version 1.25, adds some forward momentum. This allows it to hit at round start distance.
* As of version 1.25, adds some forward momentum. This allows it to hit at round start distance.
This move is amazing. It has huge range and is only -6, which makes it an incredible ranged stagger tool. It's also blessed with unusually low pushback, which further accentuates its strengths. 5M > 5M on block will crush a majority of the cast's 5Ls at close to max distance.
This move is amazing. It has huge range and is only -6, which makes it an incredible ranged stagger tool. It's also blessed with unusually low pushback, which further accentuates its strengths. {{clr|M|5M}} > {{clr|M|5M}} on block will crush a majority of the cast's 5Ls at close to max distance.
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===<big>5H</big>===
===<big>{{clr|H|5H}}</big>===
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DBFZ_Android21_5H.png |S L I C E
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==== ====
* Hits at round start distance.
* Hits at round start distance.
Great in combos, as 21 can do the 5H rejump for more corner carry. Otherwise, its primary use is as blockstring filler.
Great in combos, as 21 can do the {{clr|H|5H}} rejump for more corner carry. Otherwise, its primary use is as blockstring filler.
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===<big>5S</big>===
===<big>{{clr|S|5S}}</big>===
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==== ====
* Despite the appearance, this is only 1 Ki blast.
* Despite the appearance, this is only 1 Ki blast.
Great as both a stagger tool and a zoning tool. Its great frame advantage and pushback allows you to make any of 21's moves safe, and her long range lets you threaten afterwards. It's also an excellent tool to use in combination with 2S and 236L/M to keep your opponent where you want them.
Great as both a stagger tool and a zoning tool. Its great frame advantage and pushback allows you to make any of 21's moves safe, and her long range lets you threaten afterwards. It is a broly level projectile meaning it will beat almost every other ki blast in the game which shuts down many characters neutral game against her, especially when used in tandem with her 2s and total detonation ball.
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===<big>2L</big>===
===<big>{{clr|L|2L}}</big>===
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* Chains into itself.
* Chains into itself.
* Prime close-range stagger tool.
* Prime close-range stagger tool.
The low 2L of legend. Gives her fast high-lows and good pressure, as well as being visually distinct from 5L.
The low {{clr|L|2L}} of legend. Gives her fast high-lows and good pressure, as well as being visually distinct from {{clr|L|5L}}.
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===<big>2M</big>===
===<big>{{clr|M|2M}} / {{clr|M|3M}}</big>===
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DBFZ_Android21_3M.png |You're not safe over there
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* Tracks opponents up to almost half a screen away.
* Tracks opponents up to almost half a screen away.
* Won't hit at round start distance.
* Won't hit at round start distance.
* 2M will always combo into 5H on a grounded opponent.
* {{clr|M|2M}} will always combo into {{clr|H|5H}} on a grounded opponent.
Unscaled, tracking 2M. This move is amazing, and is vital to combos and blockstrings alike. During pressure, 5M > 2M acts as a frame trap, while 2M > 5M works as a long-range stagger.
Unscaled, tracking {{clr|M|2M}}. This move is amazing, and is vital to combos and blockstrings alike. During pressure, {{clr|M|5M}} > {{clr|M|2M}} acts as a frame trap, while {{clr|M|2M}} > {{clr|M|5M}} works as a long-range stagger.
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* 3M is slower than 2M but tracks from about 1/2 screen to 3/4 screen.
* {{clr|M|3M}} is slower than {{clr|M|2M}} but tracks from about 1/2 screen to 3/4 screen.
* Has initial proration.
* Has initial proration.
* 2M and 3M don't chain into one another like Kid Buu's.
* {{clr|M|2M}} and {{clr|M|3M}} don't chain into one another like Kid Buu's.
3M > 5S > Vanish allows you to convert into a full combo. This can be used to surprise opponents who do not expect that they need to block low from so far away.
{{clr|M|3M}} > {{clr|S|5S}} > Vanish allows you to convert into a full combo. This can be used to surprise opponents who do not expect that they need to block low from so far away.
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===<big>2H</big>===
===<big>{{clr|H|2H}}</big>===
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* Does not blockstring from any non-S normals.
* Long recovery on whiff.
* Long recovery on whiff.
* Can be made safe with j.214L.
* Can be made safe with {{clr|L|j.214L}}.
THE anti-air for 21. Even though 214S now has head invuln and can be used as an anti-air, 2H still has much higher reward. It also doubles as a ToD starter with Sparking.
THE anti-air for 21. Even though {{clr|S|214S}} now has head invuln and can be used as an anti-air, {{clr|H|2H}} still has much higher reward. It also doubles as a ToD starter with Sparking.
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===<big>2S</big>===
===<big>{{clr|S|2S}}</big>===
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==== ====
* Jumps back and fires three fireballs at a downwards angle.
* Jumps back and fires three fireballs at a downwards angle.
* Long startup but decently fast projectile.
* Long startup but decently fast projectile.
21's primary zoning tool. It recovers fast enough for her to 2H a Super Dash from fullscreen, and its midair recovery allows her to air dash for a tricky pressure reset. This move alone singlehandedly wins matchups against "2-step neutral" characters like Ginyu.
21's primary zoning tool. It recovers fast enough for her to {{clr|H|2H}} a Super Dash from fullscreen, and its midair recovery allows her to air dash for a tricky pressure reset. This move alone singlehandedly wins matchups against "2-step neutral" characters like Ginyu.
 
Avoid becoming predictable with this normal, since {{clr|S|2S}} (and especially {{clr|S|5S}} > {{clr|S|2S}}) can be very easily stuffed with Super Dash. {{clr|S|2S}} > {{clr|M|j.M}}/{{clr|H|j.H}} is also vulnerable to Reflect, and at long range, {{clr|S|2S}} will be neutralised by beams.
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Avoid becoming predictable with this normal, since 2S (and especially 5S > 2S) can be very easily stuffed with Super Dash. 2S > j.M/j.H is also vulnerable to Reflect, and at long range, 2S will be neutralised by beams.
===<big>{{clr|M|6M}}</big>===
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{{DBFZ_Move_Card
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|input=6M
===<big>6M</big>===
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* Jumps, spins and does an overhead kick.
* Jumps, spins and does an overhead kick.
* 21 is airborne throughout the attack animation.
* 21 is airborne throughout the attack animation.
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===<big>j.L</big>===
===<big>{{clr|L|j.L}}</big>===
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{{DBFZ_Move_Card
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* Great air-to-air against opponents who are higher than 21.
* Great air-to-air against opponents who are higher than 21.
* High hitbox means it may whiff against some crouching opponents.
* High hitbox means it may whiff against some crouching opponents.
j.L gets most of its use after a dive ender, especially in the corner. Its high hitbox makes it perfect for catching air techs and dragging the opponent back to the ground.
{{clr|L|j.L}} gets most of its use after a dive ender, especially in the corner. Its high hitbox makes it perfect for catching air techs and dragging the opponent back to the ground.
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===<big>j.M</big>===
===<big>{{clr|M|j.M}}</big>===
<div class="attack-container">
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
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* Amazing air-to-air normal.
* Amazing air-to-air normal.
j.M is an amazing air normal to have. It's got pretty much everything you could ask for: speed, damage and range. Another excellent poke in 21's arsenal.
* Point blank cross-up on every character in the game
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{{clr|M|j.M}} is an amazing air normal to have. It's got pretty much everything you could ask for: speed, damage and range. Another excellent poke in 21's arsenal.
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===<big>j.H</big>===
 
<div class="attack-container">
===<big>{{clr|H|j.H}}</big>===
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{{DBFZ_Move_Card
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DBFZ_Android21_jH.png |''"Mitsuru function."''
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* {{clr|L|5LLLLLLL}} Smash hit can wall bounce.
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{{AttackVersion|name=j.H}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.H}}
|}
==== ====
* 5LLLLLLL Smash hit can wall bounce.
----
----
* Massive range. Great as a jump-in, and a great combo filler.
* Massive range. Great as a jump-in.
* Launches aerial opponents away on hit.
* Launches aerial opponents away on hit.
* Deals a little less damage than the ordinary j.H.
* Deals a little less damage than the ordinary {{clr|H|j.H}}.
Unlike most other characters, 21's j.H doesn't have Smash property, preventing her from getting sliding knockdowns from otherwise common combo moves. On the other hand, this allows her to use it liberally as a combo filler, which is part of why 21's damage is so high overall.
Unlike most other characters, 21's {{clr|H|j.H}} doesn't have Smash property, preventing her from getting sliding knockdowns from otherwise common combo moves. On the other hand, this allows her to use it liberally as a combo filler, something it's very good at.
 
In addition, {{clr|H|j.H}} is jump cancellable and has enough hitstun to combo into jump cancel j.DR in the corner at low hitstun decay. This allows her to get solo knockdowns at the expense of damage.
 
{{clr|H|j.H}} is also an incredible oki tool. Its large, omnidirectional hitbox allows it to set up for ambiguous cross-ups midscreen, or cover most tech options in the corner.
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j.H is also an incredible oki tool. Its large, omnidirectional hitbox allows it to set up for ambiguous cross-ups midscreen, or cover most tech options in the corner.
===<big>{{clr|S|j.S}}</big>===
</div>
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
</div>
|input=j.S
===<big>j.S</big>===
|description=
<div class="attack-container">
<div class="attack-gallery">
<gallery widths="210px" heights="210px" mode="nolines">
DBFZ_Android21_jS.png |
</gallery>
</div>
<div class="attack-info">
{| class="wikitable attack-data"
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ}}
|-
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.S}}
|}
==== ====
* Lunges forward and throws three fireballs at a downwards angle.
* Lunges forward and throws three fireballs at a downwards angle.
* Jumping and then immediately using j.S will actually keep 21 closer to the ground than her 2S would.
* Jumping and then immediately using {{clr|S|j.S}} will actually keep 21 closer to the ground than her {{clr|S|2S}} would.
21's j.S commands space in a similar manner to her 2S, but there are some differences between the two moves. Instant j.S affects her momentum in a different manner than 2S, propelling her forwards and then bouncing back compared to jumping backwards. Take care in throwing it out, as it has an obvious animation and can be super dashed through. Her only invincible counters to Super Dash in the air is j.214S with a yellow steal and j.214L+M.
21's {{clr|S|j.S}} commands space in a similar manner to her {{clr|S|2S}}, but there are some differences between the two moves. Instant {{clr|S|j.S}} affects her momentum in a different manner than {{clr|S|2S}}, propelling her forwards and then bouncing back compared to jumping backwards. Take care in throwing it out, as it has an obvious animation and can be super dashed through. Her only invincible counters to Super Dash in the air is {{clr|S|j.214S}} with a yellow steal and {{clr|L|j.214L}}+{{clr|M|M}}.
</div>
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</div>
 
===<big>j.2H</big>===
===<big>{{clr|H|j.2H}}</big>===
<div class="attack-container">
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
<div class="attack-gallery">
|input=j.2H
<gallery widths="210px" heights="210px" mode="nolines">
|description=
DBFZ_Android21_j2H.png |
</gallery>
</div>
<div class="attack-info">
{| class="wikitable attack-data"
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ}}
|-
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.2H}}
|}
==== ====
* Massive range. Adds some diagonally upward momentum on top of that.
* Massive range. Adds some diagonally upward momentum on top of that.
* Smash hit combos into Super Dash. Non-Smash hit can be jump cancelled into j.L or j.M.
* Smash hit combos into Super Dash. Non-Smash hit can be jump cancelled into {{clr|L|j.L}} or {{clr|M|j.M}}.
Highly damaging combo filler, used in every 21 combo ever. Ideally you'd be doing 5H rejumps, but the trusty Saiyan BnB works just fine for 21 as well.
Highly damaging combo filler, used in every 21 combo ever. Ideally you'd be doing {{clr|H|5H}} rejumps, but the trusty Saiyan BnB works just fine for 21 as well.
</div>
}}
</div>
 
==Special Moves==
==Special Moves==
===<big>Total Detonation Ball</big>===
===<big>Total Detonation Ball</big>===
<span class="input-badge">'''236L/M/H'''</span>
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|L|236L}}/{{clr|M|M}}/{{clr|H|H}}'''}}
<div class="attack-container">
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
<div class="attack-gallery">
|input=236L,236M,236H Level 0,236H Level 1,236H Level 2,236H Level 3,236H Level 4
<gallery widths="210px" heights="210px" mode="nolines">
|description=
DBFZ_Android21_TotalDetonationBall.png |YEET
;{{clr|L|236L}}
DBFZ_Android21_TotalDetonationBall-2.png |H version grows as more skills are absorbed
</gallery>
</div>
 
<div class="attack-info">
{| class="wikitable attack-data"
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ|version=yes}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=L}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|236L}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=M}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|236M}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=H (Level 0)}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|236H Level 0}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=H (Level 1)}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|236H Level 1}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=H (Level 2)}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|236H Level 2}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=H (Level 3)}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|236H Level 3}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=H (Level 4)}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|236H Level 4}}
|}
==== ====
* Fast projectile.
* Fast projectile.
* Has the same properties as other beam projectiles. Blasts through weak fireballs and clashes with beams.
* Has the same properties as other beam projectiles. Blasts through weak fireballs and clashes with beams.
*Cancels into SD.


21's dedicated zoning tool. On top of beating weaker projectiles, 236L can be used with a high-blockstun assist to set up IAD pressure.
21's dedicated zoning tool. On top of beating weaker projectiles, {{clr|L|236L}} can be used with a high-blockstun assist to set up IAD pressure.
----
----
;{{clr|M|236M}}
* Fires the ball upward into the air at an angle (45°).
* Fires the ball upward into the air at an angle (45°).


A reliable answer to Super Dash. On block, using 236M and calling an assist allows 21 to start her pressure. Its lower recovery than 236L not only makes it much safer on block, but also oppressive against chicken blocking in the corner.
A reliable answer to Super Dash. On block, using {{clr|M|236M}} and calling an assist allows 21 to start her pressure. Its lower recovery than {{clr|L|236L}} not only makes it much safer on block, but also oppressive against chicken blocking in the corner.
----
----
;{{clr|H|236H}}
* Gets bigger, deals more blockstun and gains an extra hit with every move 21 has absorbed.
* Gets bigger, deals more blockstun and gains an extra hit with every move 21 has absorbed.
* Discards all currently absorbed moves.
* Discards all currently absorbed moves.
* Clashes with level 1 supers if 21 has at least one absorbed move.
* Clashes with level 1 supers if 21 has at least one absorbed move.


236H is plus on block even without absorbed abilities, allowing 21 to safely disengage from even the most poorly thought out blockstring. With absorbed abilities, its frame advantage ranges from high to absurd, and its high damage makes it a punishing combo starter/filler. At max charge, 21 can IAD j.M/j.H without fear of retaliation.
{{clr|H|236H}} is plus on block even without absorbed abilities, allowing 21 to safely disengage from even the most poorly thought out blockstring. With absorbed abilities, its frame advantage ranges from high to absurd, and its high damage makes it a punishing combo starter/filler. At max charge, 21 can IAD {{clr|M|j.M}}/{{clr|H|j.H}} without fear of retaliation.
</div>
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</div>
 
===<big>Hors d'Oeuvre Stab</big>===
===<big>Hors d'Oeuvre Stab</big>===
<span class="input-badge">'''214L/M/H (Air OK)'''</span>
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|L|214L}}/{{clr|M|M}}/{{clr|H|H}} (Air OK)'''}}
<div class="attack-container">
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
<div class="attack-gallery">
|input=214L,214M,214H,j.214L,j.214M,j.214H
<gallery widths="210px" heights="210px" mode="nolines">
|description=
DBFZ_Android21_HorsDOeuvreStab.png |"I'm a brick!"
</gallery>
</div>
<div class="attack-info">
{| class="wikitable attack-data"
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ|version=yes}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Ground L}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|214L}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Air L}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.214L}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Ground M}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|214M}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Air M}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.214M}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Ground H}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|214H}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Air H}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.214H}}
|}
==== ====
* Damage: Raw / Non-Smash / Smash
* Damage: Raw / Non-Smash / Smash
* Smash triggers upon landing.
* Smash triggers upon landing.
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* Ground M version corner bounces on Smash hit.
* Ground M version corner bounces on Smash hit.
* Both H versions ground bounce the opponent high into the air on Smash hit.
* Both H versions ground bounce the opponent high into the air on Smash hit.
</div>
This divekick is an just another neutral tool for 21 to mix things up if her opponent is under her as she already has access to a plethora of special moves to keep herself unpredictable in the air such as both versions of [[DBFZ/Android_21#Connoisseur_Cut|Connoisseur Cut]] and any of her aerial steals. Doing this plus an assist can allow you to start pressure in situations where your opponent believes they can just meaty her as shes falling from the air. Just don't be too predictable with this move as you are still prone to being 2hd.
</div>
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===<big>Connoisseur Cut</big>===
===<big>Connoisseur Cut</big>===
<span class="input-badge">'''236S (Air OK)'''</span>
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|S|236S}} (Air OK)'''}}
<div class="attack-container">
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
<div class="attack-gallery">
|input=236S,j.236S
<gallery widths="210px" heights="210px" mode="nolines">
|description=
DBFZ_Android21_ConnoisseurCut.png |''"How's this?"''
</gallery>
</div>
<div class="attack-info">
{| class="wikitable attack-data"
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ|version=yes}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Ground}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|236S}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Air}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.236S}}
|}
==== ====
* Side switches on hit.
* Side switches on hit.
* Can be followed up with Hors d'Oeuvre Stab by pressing L, M or H. L keeps the side switch, M and H side switch again.
* Can be followed up with Hors d'Oeuvre Stab by pressing L, M or H. L keeps the side switch, M and H side switch again.
Android 21 dashes forward before grabbing the opponent and impaling them with an energy spike. Its long range is offset by its single-use property, requiring 21 to discard currently absorbed abilities to use it again.
Android 21 dashes forward before grabbing the opponent and impaling them with an energy spike. Its long range is offset by its single-use property, requiring 21 to discard currently absorbed abilities to use it again.


On its own, it's a slow and reactable command grab that can be universally punished with Super Dash. When combined with a low-blockstun assist, it becomes a dangerous tick throw set-up that leads to massive damage anywhere on the screen with half a bar or an assist (or neither in the corner).
This grab is the core of 21's solo mix when she is pressuring an opponent either with 0 assists or as an anchor on the team. On the surface, 24 frames for a command grab sounds slow, however the animation starts later on, so unless the opponent is actively looking for this command grab, they will not be able to react to it. Especially midscreen when the threat of crossup, 6m and assist, DR, or staggers are very real, this command grab will even catch players that have the best defense.
</div>
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</div>


===<big>Aerial Connoisseur Cut</big>===
===<big>Aerial Connoisseur Cut</big>===
<span class="input-badge">'''214S (Air OK)'''</span>
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|S|214S}} (Air OK)'''}}
<div class="attack-container">
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
<div class="attack-gallery">
|input=214S,j.214S
<gallery widths="210px" heights="210px" mode="nolines">
|description=
DBFZ_Android21_AerialConnoisseurCut.png |"That ability is mine now."
</gallery>
</div>
<div class="attack-info">
{| class="wikitable attack-data"
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ|version=yes}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Ground}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|214S}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Air}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.214S}}
|}
==== ====
* Advances into the air at a 45° angle.
* Advances into the air at a 45° angle.
* Both versions side switch on hit. Can be followed up with Hors d'Oeuvre Stab by pressing L, M or H. L keeps the side switch, M and H side switch again.
* Both versions side switch on hit. Can be followed up with Hors d'Oeuvre Stab by pressing L, M or H. L keeps the side switch, M and H side switch again.
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* Air version is great against opponents that like to jump a lot in front of you.
* Air version is great against opponents that like to jump a lot in front of you.
* Another route to go into Excellent Full Course when already having a long, scaled air combo.
* Another route to go into Excellent Full Course when already having a long, scaled air combo.
</div>
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</div>
 
==Absorbed Abilities==
==Absorbed Abilities==
When chaining absorbed abilities, 21 begins teleporting 8 frames after pressing S and the ability being canceled into becomes active as soon as she reappears (except in the case of a raw sonic warp). "Cancellable" in the ability descriptions refers specifically to cancelling one absorbed ability into another and not anything else like regular attacks or supers.
When chaining absorbed abilities, 21 begins teleporting 8 frames after pressing {{clr|S|S}} and the ability being canceled into becomes active as soon as she reappears (except in the case of a raw Sonic Warp). "Cancellable" in the ability descriptions refers to cancelling into another absorbed ability, 214X, or Vanish. Cancelling from an absorbed ability into an {{clr|L|L}}, {{clr|M|M}}, or {{clr|H|H}} button will result in 214X. Attempting to cancel from an absorbed ability into SD will result in {{clr|H|214H}}.


===<big>Kamehameha [[File:DBFZ_Android21_Kamehameha2.png|24px]]</big>===
===<big>Kamehameha</big>===
<span class="input-badge">'''<span style="color:blue">236S (Blue)</span> (Air OK)'''</span>
{{DBFZicon|1}} {{InputBadge|'''{{clr|2|236B}} (Air OK)'''}}
<div class="attack-container">
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
<div class="attack-gallery">
|input=236B,j.236B
<gallery widths="210px" heights="210px" mode="nolines">
|description=
DBFZ_Android21_Kamehameha.png |To be fair, she's not the first one to steal it.
</gallery>
</div>
<div class="attack-info">
{| class="wikitable attack-data"
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ|version=yes}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Ground}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|236B}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Air}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.236B}}
|}
==== ====
* Android 21 takes a step back before firing a Kamehameha. Comes out fast and is your standard beam projectile.
* Android 21 takes a step back before firing a Kamehameha. Comes out fast and is your standard beam projectile.
* Cancellable starting at active frame 8.
* Cancellable starting at active frame 8.
* Ground version stays grounded.
* Ground version stays grounded.
</div>
* just like with other Kamehamehas you can now perform special moves and super dash.
</div>
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===<big>Solar Flare [[File:DBFZ_Android21_SolarFlare2.png|24px]]</big>===
 
<span class="input-badge">'''<span style="color:blue">214S (Blue)</span> (Air OK)'''</span>
===<big>Solar Flare</big>===
<div class="attack-container">
{{DBFZicon|2}} {{InputBadge|'''{{clr|2|214B}} (Air OK)'''}}
<div class="attack-gallery">
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
<gallery widths="210px" heights="210px" mode="nolines">
|input=214B,j.214B
DBFZ_Android21_SolarFlare.png |Awh, not the flash I wanted...
|description=
</gallery>
</div>
<div class="attack-info">
{| class="wikitable attack-data"
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ|version=yes}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Ground}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|214B}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Air}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.214B}}
|}
==== ====
* Cancellable immediately.
* Cancellable immediately.
* Has anti-air property.
* Has anti-air property.
* Puts 21 airborne.
* Puts 21 airborne.
* Just like Krillin's Solar Flare, you can use it for oki in tandem with an assist to catch opponents teching above you.
* Just like Krillin's Solar Flare, you can use it for oki in tandem with an assist to catch opponents teching above you.
* Air version can hit opponents during air invulnerable attacks like 2H.
* Air version can hit opponents during air invulnerable attacks like {{clr|H|2H}}.
</div>
}}
</div>
 
===<big>Consecutive Energy Blast [[File:DBFZ_Android21_ConsecutiveEnergyBlast2.png|24px]]</big>===
===<big>Consecutive Energy Blast</big>===
<span class="input-badge">'''<span style="color:orange">236S (Yellow)</span> (Air OK)'''</span>
{{DBFZicon|3}} {{InputBadge|'''{{clr|5|236Y}} (Air OK)'''}}
<div class="attack-container">
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
<div class="attack-gallery">
|input=236Y,j.236Y
<gallery widths="210px" heights="210px" mode="nolines">
|description=
DBFZ_Android21_ConsecutiveEnergyBlast.png |SS Vegeta’s 236S, but not as good.
</gallery>
</div>
<div class="attack-info">
{| class="wikitable attack-data"
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ|version=yes}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Ground}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|236Y}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Air}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.236Y}}
|}
==== ====
* Every hit ground bounces except the last one.
* Every hit ground bounces except the last one.
* Cancellable starting at active frame 48.
* Cancellable starting at active frame 48.
</div>
* Can now perform a forward air dash after attack.
</div>
 
Very similar to [[DBFZ/SS_Vegeta#Consecutive_Energy_Blast|Consecutive Energy Blast]] as you can active tag into an assist character and still get a Dragon Rush, with the added bonus of being able to combo if this hits anywhere on screen as long as 21 has access to an air steal. All of her air steals can be cancelled into on reaction if the opponent decides to super dash this move, making it a very strong punish move on characters whiffing a beam or ki blasts fullscreen. can now perform special moves and super dash after hit.
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===<big>Sticky Energy Blast [[File:DBFZ_Android21_StickyEnergyBlast3.png|24px]]</big>===
===<big>Sticky Energy Blast</big>===
<span class="input-badge">'''<span style="color:orange">214S (Yellow)</span> (Air OK)'''</span>
{{DBFZicon|4}} {{InputBadge|'''{{clr|5|214Y}} (Air OK)'''}}
<div class="attack-container">
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
<div class="attack-gallery">
|input=214Y,j.214Y
<gallery widths="210px" heights="210px" mode="nolines">
|description=
DBFZ_Android21_StickyEnergyBlast.png |
DBFZ_Android21_StickyEnergyBlast2.png |''FORCE PALM''
</gallery>
</div>
<div class="attack-info">
{| class="wikitable attack-data"
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ|version=yes}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Ground}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|214Y}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Air}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.214Y}}
|}
==== ====
* Whiffs against crouching opponents.
* Whiffs against crouching opponents.
* Aerial version has much longer range. It also has anti-air properties, allowing it to cleanly beat Super Dash no matter what.
* Aerial version has much longer range. It also has anti-air properties, allowing it to cleanly beat Super Dash no matter what.
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* Cancellable starting 6 frames before attack hits and during timestop.
* Cancellable starting 6 frames before attack hits and during timestop.
* Can only land once during a combo.
* Can only land once during a combo.
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This move is by far her best steal. Going for a Dragon Rush with the air version of this move stocked is functionally a checkmate. It's head invincible for so long that the opponent has to heavily delay their airdash, which will get caught by your own airdash button. If they do anything else, you can just use the move and grab them. They can't do anything about it.
</div>
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===<big>Explosive Energy Blast [[File:DBFZ_Android21_ExplosiveEnergyBlast2.png|24px]]</big>===
 
<span class="input-badge">'''<span style="color:green">236S (Green)</span> (Air OK)'''</span>
===<big>Explosive Energy Blast</big>===
<div class="attack-container">
{{DBFZicon|5}} {{InputBadge|'''{{clr|3|236G}} (Air OK)'''}}
<div class="attack-gallery">
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
<gallery widths="210px" heights="210px" mode="nolines">
|input=236G,j.236G
DBFZ_Android21_ExplosiveEnergyBlast.png |
|description=
</gallery>
</div>
<div class="attack-info">
{| class="wikitable attack-data"
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ|version=yes}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Ground}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|236G}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Air}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.236G}}
|}
==== ====
* Jumps up and throws 2 Teen Gohan-esque bombs that carry the opponent with them and only explode once they touch the ground.
* Jumps up and throws 2 Teen Gohan-esque bombs that carry the opponent with them and only explode once they touch the ground.
* The bottom bomb won't go off screen, will instead slide against the wall when done in the corner.
* The bottom bomb won't go off screen, will instead slide against the wall when done in the corner.
* Hits 4 times if the opponent is caught between the two blasts (1760 damage).
* Hits 4 times if the opponent is caught between the two blasts (1760 damage).
* Cancellable starting at startup frame 10.
* Cancellable starting at startup frame 10.
</div>
* LM/{{clr|H|H}} follow ups will catch superdash.
</div>
* Can hit oppenent when they are in sliding knockdown
===<big>Barrier Sphere [[File:DBFZ_Android21_Barrier2.png|24px]]</big>===
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<span class="input-badge">'''<span style="color:green">214S (Green)</span> (Air OK)'''</span>
 
<div class="attack-container">
===<big>Barrier Sphere</big>===
<div class="attack-gallery">
{{DBFZicon|6}} {{InputBadge|'''{{clr|3|214G}} (Air OK)'''}}
<gallery widths="210px" heights="210px" mode="nolines">
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
DBFZ_Android21_Barrier.png |''SHIELD ACTIVE''
|input=214G,j.214G
</gallery>
|description=
</div>
* Similar to Android 18's barrier, gives you 25% Ki gauge for each hit blocked and can cancel into supers with {{clr|L|L}}+{{clr|M|M}}, H+{{clr|S|S}}.
<div class="attack-info">
{| class="wikitable attack-data"
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ|version=yes}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Ground}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|214G}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Air}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.214G}}
|}
==== ====
* Similar to Android 18's barrier, gives you 25% Ki gauge for each hit blocked and can cancel into supers with L+M, H+S.
* Doesn't stop throws and supers.
* Doesn't stop throws and supers.
* Also blocks hits for assists.
* Also blocks hits for assists.
* Active from frames 5 to 41 (54 if an attack is absorbed).
* Active from frames 5 to 41 (54 if an attack is absorbed).
* Cancellable when barrier is hit.
* Cancellable when barrier is hit.
</div>
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</div>


===<big>Homing Energy Blast [[File:DBFZ_Android21_HomingEnergyBlast2.png|24px]]</big>===
===<big>Homing Energy Blast</big>===
<span class="input-badge">'''<span style="color:purple">236S (Purple)</span> (Air OK)'''</span>
{{DBFZicon|7}} {{InputBadge|'''{{clr|1|236P}} (Air OK)'''}}
<div class="attack-container">
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
<div class="attack-gallery">
|input=236P,j.236P
<gallery widths="210px" heights="210px" mode="nolines">
|description=
DBFZ_Android21_HomingEnergyBlast.png |REALITY STONE
* Grounded version has a larger hitbox and moves slower.
</gallery>
</div>
<div class="attack-info">
{| class="wikitable attack-data"
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ|version=yes}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Ground}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|236P}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Air}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.236P}}
|}
==== ====
* Grounded version has a larger hitbox.
* Cancellable if the orb hits as it comes out.
* Cancellable if the orb hits as it comes out.
</div>
}}
</div>
 
===<big>Sonic Warp [[File:DBFZ_Android21_Sonic_Warp2.png|24px]]</big>===
===<big>Sonic Warp</big>===
<span class="input-badge">'''<span style="color:purple">214S (Purple)</span> (Air OK)'''</span>
{{DBFZicon|8}} {{InputBadge|'''{{clr|1|214P}} (Air OK)'''}}
<div class="attack-container">
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
<div class="attack-gallery">
|input=214P,j.214P
<gallery widths="210px" heights="210px" mode="nolines">
|description=
DBFZ_Android21_Sonic Warp.png |"Hello there."
* Similar to Frieza's {{clr|S|22S}} but without the additional shot.
</gallery>
</div>
<div class="attack-info">
{| class="wikitable attack-data"
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ|version=yes}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Ground}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|214P}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Air}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.214P}}
|}
==== ====
* Similar to Frieza's 22S but without the additional shot.
* Invulnerable from frames 8 to 12.
* Invulnerable from frames 8 to 12.
* Useful for corner loops and combos.
* Useful for corner loops and combos.
* Cancellable starting at startup frame 6.
* Cancellable starting at startup frame 6.
* When canceled into a 2nd absorbed ability, the 2nd ability goes through it's normal startup in addition to the 8 frame startup after pressing S.
* When canceled into a 2nd absorbed ability, the 2nd ability goes through its normal startup in addition to the 8 frame startup after pressing {{clr|S|S}}.
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}}
</div>
 
==Z Assists==
==Z Assists==
===<big>Assist A</big>===
===<big>Assist A</big>===
<span class="input-badge">'''Total Detonation Ball'''</span>
{{DBFZicon|A}} {{InputBadge|'''Total Detonation Ball'''}}
<div class="attack-container">
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
<div class="attack-gallery">
|input=Assist A
<gallery widths="210px" heights="210px" mode="nolines">
|description=
DBFZ_Android21_AssistTotalDetonationBall.png |
</gallery>
</div>
<div class="attack-info">
{| class="wikitable attack-data"
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ}}
|-
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|Assist A}}
|}
==== ====
* Fires fullscreen.
* Fires fullscreen.
* Cannot be super dashed through.
* Cannot be super dashed through.
21 appears and does her 236L. Shares most of its properties with the point version. Excellent as both a neutral assist and a combo assist, as it is functionally a faster beam. A great all-around assist.
21 appears and does her {{clr|L|236L}}. Shares most of its properties with the point version. Excellent as both a neutral assist and a combo assist, as it is functionally a faster beam. A great all-around assist.
</div>
}}
</div>
 
===<big>Assist B</big>===
===<big>Assist B</big>===
<span class="input-badge">'''Hors d'Oeuvre Stab'''</span>
{{DBFZicon|B}} {{InputBadge|'''Hors d'Oeuvre Stab'''}}
<div class="attack-container">
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
<div class="attack-gallery">
|input=Assist B
<gallery widths="210px" heights="210px" mode="nolines">
|description=
DBFZ_Android21_HorsDOeuvreStab.png |Diving head-first into the fireworks
</gallery>
</div>
<div class="attack-info">
{| class="wikitable attack-data"
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ}}
|-
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|Assist B}}
|}
==== ====
* Tracks the opponent to about half screen.
* Tracks the opponent to about half screen.
* Similar hitstun to the point version, opponent can tech in the air above her.
* Similar hitstun to the point version, opponent can tech in the air above her.
* Above-average damage for an assist.
* Above-average damage for an assist.
While not having as much range as her Assist A, Android 21's Assist B covers a different role. Its hitstun is even higher than her Assist A, and the additional blockstun makes it better as a close-range pressure assist. It's especially good for forcing SD > Assist on block.
* Fully Invincible starting Frame 10
</div>
While not having as much range as her Assist A, Android 21's Assist B covers a different role. Its hitstun is even higher than her Assist A, and the additional blockstun makes it better as a close-range pressure assist. It's especially good for forcing SD > Assist on block. Along with the buffed invincible frames this assist is no longer a bad pick as it is effectively a 20 Frame DP assist useable in neutral.
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===<big>Assist C</big>===
===<big>Assist C</big>===
<span class="input-badge">'''Snack Time'''</span>
{{DBFZicon|C}} {{InputBadge|'''Snack Time'''}}
<div class="attack-container">
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
<div class="attack-gallery">
|input=Assist C
<gallery widths="210px" heights="210px" mode="nolines">
|description=
DBFZ_Android21_5LLL.png |''"Is it time to eat?"''
DBFZ_Android21_2H.png |''"Count me in too!"''
</gallery>
</div>
<div class="attack-info">
{| class="wikitable attack-data"
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ}}
|-
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|Assist C}}
|}
==== ====
* Blockstun C assist.
* Blockstun C assist.
* Startup in [] refers to when the opponent's point character is in hitstun.
* Startup in [] refers to when the opponent's point character is in hitstun.
* Tracks to the opponent's location.
* Tracks to the opponent's location.
* On hit, adds a third hit that spikes the opponent to the ground.
* On hit, adds a third hit that spikes the opponent to the ground.
The "best of both worlds" assist. 50 frames of blockstun allows most characters to turn their ranged offense into close-range pressure and turns blockstrings into mix-ups. Lessened startup also makes it excellent for combo extensions, even though it will mostly be into a Dragon Rush ender. Great C assist all around, expecially due to how she is most common as a point character and DHCs remove the cooldown.
The "best of both worlds" assist. 50 frames of blockstun allows most characters to turn their ranged offense into close-range pressure and turns blockstrings into mix-ups. Lessened startup also makes it excellent for combo extensions, even though it will mostly be into a Dragon Rush ender. Great C assist all around, especially due to how she is most common as a point character and DHCs remove the cooldown.
</div>
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</div>
 
==Super Moves==
==Super Moves==
===<big>Photon Wave</big>===
===<big>Photon Wave</big>===
<span class="input-badge">'''236L+M or 236H+S (Air OK)'''</span>
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|L|236L}}+{{clr|M|M}} (Air OK)'''}} or {{InputBadge|'''{{clr|H|236H}}+{{clr|S|S}} (Air OK)'''}}
<div class="attack-container">
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
<div class="attack-gallery">
|input=236L+M,j.236L+M
<gallery widths="210px" heights="210px" mode="nolines">
|description=
DBFZ_Android21_PhotonWave.png |''"You gotta be kidding."''
DBFZ_Android21_PhotonWave-2.png |Dizzy? Is that you?
</gallery>
</div>
<div class="attack-info">
{| class="wikitable attack-data"
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ|version=yes}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Ground}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|236LM}}
|-
{{AttackVersion|name=Air}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.236LM}}
|}
==== ====
* Invulnerable from frames 9 to 18.
* Invulnerable from frames 9 to 18.
* 21 will teleport to a certain location in the air, despite being on the ground or air beforehand, before firing a beam along the ground that causes an explosion.
* 21 will teleport to a certain location in the air, despite being on the ground or air beforehand, before firing a beam along the ground that causes an explosion.
* Minimum damage: 792.
* Minimum damage: 792.
21's level 1. Fast, reliable and extremely easy to combo into.
21's level 1. Fast, reliable and extremely easy to combo into.
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Despite looking like a single hit, this will always hit 20 times.
==Meteor Moves==
</div>
</div>
===<big>Sweet Tooth</big>===
===<big>Sweet Tooth</big>===
<span class="input-badge">'''214L+M or 214H+S'''</span>
{{InputBadge|{{clr|L|214L}}+{{clr|M|M}}}}
<div class="attack-container">
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
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|input=214L+M
<gallery widths="210px" heights="210px" mode="nolines">
|description=
DBFZ_Android21_SweetTooth.png |''"I wonder if eating you will satisfy my craving..."''
DBFZ_Android21_SweetTooth2.png |
DBFZ_Android21_SweetTooth3.png |Funny vore haha
</gallery>
</div>
<div class="attack-info">
{| class="wikitable attack-data"
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ}}
|-
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|214LM}}
|}
==== ====
* Invulnerable from frames 1 to 21.
* Invulnerable from frames 1 to 21.
* Costs 3 bars.
* Costs 3 bars.
Line 832: Line 416:
* Heals 500 blue health and fills all available slots on hit.
* Heals 500 blue health and fills all available slots on hit.
* Minimum damage: 1521. This is the second least-damaging mainstream level 3, surpassing only Yamcha's.
* Minimum damage: 1521. This is the second least-damaging mainstream level 3, surpassing only Yamcha's.
Invulnerable on frame 1 makes this your invincible reversal. Being +38 on hit gives 21 just enough time to set up an ambiguous cross-up with SJ IAD float up forward j.H, or same side high with superjump IAD float up back j.H, or same side low with super IAD fastfall 2L, making it an excellent combo ender.
Invulnerable on frame 1 makes this your invincible reversal. Being +18 on hit makes it so 21 only has enough time to meaty with a safejump or 2M
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===<big>Excellent Full Course</big>===
===<big>Excellent Full Course</big>===
<span class="input-badge">'''j.214L+M or j.214H+S'''</span>
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|L|j.214L}}+{{clr|M|M}}'''}} or {{InputBadge|'''{{clr|H|j.214H}}+{{clr|S|S}}'''}}
<div class="attack-container">
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
<div class="attack-gallery">
|input=j.214L+M
<gallery widths="210px" heights="210px" mode="nolines">
|description=
DBFZ_Android21_ExcellentFullCourse.png |BOOSTO!
DBFZ_Android21_ExcellentFullCourse2.png |MAXIMUM WESKER, BABY
DBFZ_Android21_ExcellentFullCourse3.png |''"You're finished!"''
</gallery>
</div>
<div class="attack-info">
{| class="wikitable attack-data"
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ}}
|-
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.214LM}}
|}
==== ====
* Invulnerable from frames 1 to 30.
* Invulnerable from frames 1 to 30.
* Costs 3 bars.
* Costs 3 bars.
* Minimum damage: 1721.
* Minimum damage: 1721.
* Brings the opponent to the ground, setting up a hard knockdown in front of you.
* Brings the opponent to the ground, setting up a hard knockdown in front of you.
* Shares the exact same frame advantage and spacing on hit as her other level 3, Sweet Tooth, enabling the same 3 way ambiguous mixup.
+28 on hit. Effectively 21's air DP. Unlike her grounded level 3, this does not fill all available slots on hit, making it a subpar choice if it's not going to kill.
Effectively 21's air DP. Unlike her grounded level 3, this does not fill all available slots on hit, making it a subpar choice if it's not going to kill.
 
As of version 1.25, if the opponent is in hitstun, 21 will teleport at the opponent's height before charging forward. Does indeed work after the first hit of any Hors d'Oeuvre Stab if high enough
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===<big>Impending Doom</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|H|214H}}+{{clr|S|S}}}}
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
|input=214H+S
|description=
A full stage-hitting ''unblockable'' attack that requires all 4 steals. 21 will stay in place and heal for nearly 4 seconds before unleashing her energy. Has guard point against all attacks, so the only ways to stop her are either throwing her out of the startup, or using invulnerable moves to dodge the explosion. Due to the absurdly long startup, it's basically guaranteed that she ''will'' be thrown.
 
The only way to actually use this move is pairing it with assists with lengthy animation like C assists. 21 can get enough frame advantage to safely set this up where the majority of the cast will have no answers beside tanking the hit. If you're on the receiving end of this, it's best staying as far away from her as possible to reduce the damage taken. At fullscreen distance, it will only deal 3421 damage.
 
* Minimum damage: 2121
* Gains health during frame 16-223, at the rate of 30HP/frame, for a total of 6240 HP


As of version 1.25, if the opponent is in hitstun, 21 will teleport at the opponent's height before charging forward. Whether this works after Hors d'Oeuvre Stab remains to be seen.
{{{!}} class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="border-collapse: collapse;" data-expandtext="Unique interactions"
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{{!}}
Only moves with protection against both Super projectiles ''and'' throws can work against Impending Doom. However, there are a few moves that while losing to throws, will still work against this unblockable:
* {{CLabel|DBFZ|Android 21}}'s {{MMC|chara=Android 21|input=214H+S|label=Impending Doom}}
* {{CLabel|DBFZ|Videl}}'s {{MMC|chara=Videl|input=4S|label=Spot Dodge}}
{{!}}}
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==Colors==
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Latest revision as of 05:06, 13 December 2023

Overview

Overview
Android 21 specializes in neutral control, being capable of locking the screen down and harassing the opponent with copy abilities similar to Kirby (she's even pink). Her normals allow her to poke and cover ground easily, while her projectile game makes it hard to approach her in the first place. For insurance, her copy abilities help levy things further in her favor, such as Sticky Energy BlastDBFZ Android21 StickyEnergyBlast.pngGuardThrowStartup17RecoveryAdvantage- making her uncontestable in the air and enabling subsequent checkmate potential. In pressure she relies on standard options but can use them better than most, her air normals being great at cross-ups and her 2L being a solid low. Defensively she has nothing special, but she can still employ common tactics like jumping out of pressure and divekicking + assist to steal corner pressure from the opponent. All-around, Android 21 brings a lot to a team without many sacrifices, making her a very strong and viable character.
Android 21
DBFZ Android 21 Portrait.png
Unique Movement Options
Sonic Warp
Fastest Attacks
Reversals

 Android 21 is unique for her ability to copy abilities from her opponents with her command grab, Connoisseur Cut. She also boasts a strong long-range game, using a combination of copied attacks and her own projectiles to wear down her enemies.

Pros
Cons
  • Superb Neutral: Boasts some of the best ranged normals and Ki Blasts in the game.
  • Ability Steal: Steals further enhance her neutral, can drastically increase her damage and cover for any other issues she may face.
  • Team Value: Her A assist is loaded on hitstun, Photon Wave is very easy to use in DHCs, and she synergizes well with many characters.
  • Knockdowns: Has to sacrifice a lot of damage to get meterless sliding knockdown by herself, and it's only even possible in the corner. In the vast majority of cases she will spend resources for SKD. On top of this, her ground Lv3 gives virtually no oki.

Unique Mechanics

Ability Absorption

There are 4 slots above Android 21's bar of meter. Each one of these slots corresponds to a version of Connoisseur Cut. From left to right, the slots are for:

DBFZ Android 21 Absorb Slots.png
  • Connoisseur Cut (236S)
  • Air Connoisseur Cut (j.236S)
  • Aerial Connoisseur Cut (214S)
  • Air Aerial Connoisseur Cut (j.214S)

After using a version of Connoisseur Cut, the slot will fill up with the move that you absorbed. After this, if you use the same input that you used to absorb the move, you'll do the special move that you absorbed instead of the Connoisseur Cut. Stolen moves are single-use and will free up their slots. Sweet Tooth (214L+M) will fill all available slots at once.

Furthermore, Android 21 can chain the copied abilities by pressing the S button on hit, alternating between Connoisseur Cut and Aerial Connoisseur Cut. Cancelling from a copied ability into an L, M, or H button will result in 214X. Attempting to cancel from a copied ability into SD will result in 214H. Canceling from a copied ability into Vanish works fine.

Using the H version of Total Detonation Ball makes 21 discard all her currently copied abilities, but in return, the move becomes stronger in proportion to how many abilities had been copied at that point.

Absorbed abilities are separated into 4 colours/categories. Using Connoisseur Cut on a character belonging to one of these categories will give you a predetermined move based on this category. The move absorbed is different depending on whether you used Connoisseur Cut (236S/j.236S) or Aerial Connoisseur Cut (214S/j.214S).

The breakdown of which character belongs to which color/category is as follows:

  • Blue (Earthlings): Gohan (Teen), Gohan (Adult), Goku, Goku (Super Saiyan), Goku (SSGSS), Goku (Ultra Instinct), Goku (GT), Goku Black, Krillin, Master Roshi, Tien, Videl, Yamcha
  • Yellow (Saiyans): Bardock, Broly, Broly (DBS), Gogeta (SSGSS), Gogeta (SS4), Gotenks, Kefla, Nappa, Trunks, Vegeta, Vegeta (Super Saiyan), Vegeta (SSGSS), Vegito (SSGSS)
  • Green (Androids): Android 16, Android 17, Android 18, Android 21, Android 21 (Lab Coat), Cell, Super Baby 2
  • Purple (Aliens): Beerus, Captain Ginyu, Cooler, Frieza, Hit, Janemba, Jiren, Kid Buu, Majin Buu, Piccolo, Zamasu (Fused)

Normal Moves

5L

Version Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
5L 400 All 6 3 -3
5LL 700 All 9 4 -4
5LLL 1000 All U3+ 13 4 -5
5L
  • Good frame advantage.

A little shorter than most 5Ls, but just as useful to 21 as any other.


5LL
  • Good frame advantage.
  • Advances forwards, more range than it looks.
  • Above a certain height, 5LL > 5LLL will whiff.

5LL is not usually used as more than combo or blockstring filler.


5LLL
  • Safe on block.

5LLL is strictly combo filler, as it cannot gatling into any other normals. Its high damage and ability to always smash makes it great for ToDs, and it also shines after a Vanish.

5M

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
700 All 10 4 -6
  • As of version 1.25, adds some forward momentum. This allows it to hit at round start distance.

This move is amazing. It has huge range and is only -6, which makes it an incredible ranged stagger tool. It's also blessed with unusually low pushback, which further accentuates its strengths. 5M > 5M on block will crush a majority of the cast's 5Ls at close to max distance.

5H

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
850 / 1000 All U1 15 4 -5
  • Hits at round start distance.

Great in combos, as 21 can do the 5H rejump for more corner carry. Otherwise, its primary use is as blockstring filler.

5S

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
600 All 13 Total 37 -4
  • Despite the appearance, this is only 1 Ki blast.

Great as both a stagger tool and a zoning tool. Its great frame advantage and pushback allows you to make any of 21's moves safe, and her long range lets you threaten afterwards. It is a broly level projectile meaning it will beat almost every other ki blast in the game which shuts down many characters neutral game against her, especially when used in tandem with her 2s and total detonation ball.

2L

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
400 Low 7 2 -2
  • Chains into itself.
  • Prime close-range stagger tool.

The low 2L of legend. Gives her fast high-lows and good pressure, as well as being visually distinct from 5L.

2M / 3M

Version Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
2M 700 Low 11 3 23 -10
3M 700 Low 17 3 23 -10
  • Tracks opponents up to almost half a screen away.
  • Won't hit at round start distance.
  • 2M will always combo into 5H on a grounded opponent.

Unscaled, tracking 2M. This move is amazing, and is vital to combos and blockstrings alike. During pressure, 5M > 2M acts as a frame trap, while 2M > 5M works as a long-range stagger.


  • 3M is slower than 2M but tracks from about 1/2 screen to 3/4 screen.
  • Has initial proration.
  • 2M and 3M don't chain into one another like Kid Buu's.

3M > 5S > Vanish allows you to convert into a full combo. This can be used to surprise opponents who do not expect that they need to block low from so far away.

2H

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
850 / 1000 All U1+ 14 3 22+10L -19 4-18 Head
  • Long recovery on whiff.
  • Can be made safe with j.214L.

THE anti-air for 21. Even though 214S now has head invuln and can be used as an anti-air, 2H still has much higher reward. It also doubles as a ToD starter with Sparking.

2S

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
450×3 All 21 Total 38 +4
  • Jumps back and fires three fireballs at a downwards angle.
  • Long startup but decently fast projectile.

21's primary zoning tool. It recovers fast enough for her to 2H a Super Dash from fullscreen, and its midair recovery allows her to air dash for a tricky pressure reset. This move alone singlehandedly wins matchups against "2-step neutral" characters like Ginyu.

Avoid becoming predictable with this normal, since 2S (and especially 5S > 2S) can be very easily stuffed with Super Dash. 2S > j.M/j.H is also vulnerable to Reflect, and at long range, 2S will be neutralised by beams.

6M

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
850 High 24 6 4+6L ±0
  • Jumps, spins and does an overhead kick.
  • 21 is airborne throughout the attack animation.

j.L

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
400 High 6 3
  • Great air-to-air against opponents who are higher than 21.
  • High hitbox means it may whiff against some crouching opponents.

j.L gets most of its use after a dive ender, especially in the corner. Its high hitbox makes it perfect for catching air techs and dragging the opponent back to the ground.

j.M

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
700 High 10 4
  • Amazing air-to-air normal.
  • Point blank cross-up on every character in the game

j.M is an amazing air normal to have. It's got pretty much everything you could ask for: speed, damage and range. Another excellent poke in 21's arsenal.

j.H

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
750 [1000] High [D3+] 14 5
  • 5LLLLLLL Smash hit can wall bounce.

  • Massive range. Great as a jump-in.
  • Launches aerial opponents away on hit.
  • Deals a little less damage than the ordinary j.H.

Unlike most other characters, 21's j.H doesn't have Smash property, preventing her from getting sliding knockdowns from otherwise common combo moves. On the other hand, this allows her to use it liberally as a combo filler, something it's very good at.

In addition, j.H is jump cancellable and has enough hitstun to combo into jump cancel j.DR in the corner at low hitstun decay. This allows her to get solo knockdowns at the expense of damage.

j.H is also an incredible oki tool. Its large, omnidirectional hitbox allows it to set up for ambiguous cross-ups midscreen, or cover most tech options in the corner.

j.S

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
400×3 All 18 Total 45+6L
  • Lunges forward and throws three fireballs at a downwards angle.
  • Jumping and then immediately using j.S will actually keep 21 closer to the ground than her 2S would.

21's j.S commands space in a similar manner to her 2S, but there are some differences between the two moves. Instant j.S affects her momentum in a different manner than 2S, propelling her forwards and then bouncing back compared to jumping backwards. Take care in throwing it out, as it has an obvious animation and can be super dashed through. Her only invincible counters to Super Dash in the air is j.214S with a yellow steal and j.214L+M.

j.2H

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
750 All U1+ 13 4
  • Massive range. Adds some diagonally upward momentum on top of that.
  • Smash hit combos into Super Dash. Non-Smash hit can be jump cancelled into j.L or j.M.

Highly damaging combo filler, used in every 21 combo ever. Ideally you'd be doing 5H rejumps, but the trusty Saiyan BnB works just fine for 21 as well.

Special Moves

Total Detonation Ball

236L/M/H

Version Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
236L 900 All 18 Total 56 -10
236M 900 All 16 Total 42 +2
236H Level 0 900 All 16 Total 43 +1
236H Level 1 700×2 All 16 Total 41 +5
236H Level 2 700×3 All 16 Total 41 +10
236H Level 3 700×4 All 16 Total 41 +15
236H Level 4 700×5 All 16 Total 41 +20
236L
  • Fast projectile.
  • Has the same properties as other beam projectiles. Blasts through weak fireballs and clashes with beams.
  • Cancels into SD.

21's dedicated zoning tool. On top of beating weaker projectiles, 236L can be used with a high-blockstun assist to set up IAD pressure.


236M
  • Fires the ball upward into the air at an angle (45°).

A reliable answer to Super Dash. On block, using 236M and calling an assist allows 21 to start her pressure. Its lower recovery than 236L not only makes it much safer on block, but also oppressive against chicken blocking in the corner.


236H
  • Gets bigger, deals more blockstun and gains an extra hit with every move 21 has absorbed.
  • Discards all currently absorbed moves.
  • Clashes with level 1 supers if 21 has at least one absorbed move.

236H is plus on block even without absorbed abilities, allowing 21 to safely disengage from even the most poorly thought out blockstring. With absorbed abilities, its frame advantage ranges from high to absurd, and its high damage makes it a punishing combo starter/filler. At max charge, 21 can IAD j.M/j.H without fear of retaliation.

Hors d'Oeuvre Stab

214L/M/H (Air OK)

Version Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
214L 200,800 / 200,300 / 0,1000 All U1+ 12 -5
214M 200,800 / 200,300 / 0,1100 All U1+ 14 -5
214H 600,1000 / 600,1000 / 0,1200 All U1+ 14 -5
j.214L 200,800 / 200,300 / 0,1000 All U1+ 13 -5
j.214M 200,800 / 200,300 / 0,1100 All U1+ 15 -5
j.214H 600,1000 / 600,1000 / 0,1200 All U1+ 13 -5
  • Damage: Raw / Non-Smash / Smash
  • Smash triggers upon landing.
  • Air versions can be performed as additional followup for all Connoisseur Cuts and absorbed moves.
  • Ground M version corner bounces on Smash hit.
  • Both H versions ground bounce the opponent high into the air on Smash hit.

This divekick is an just another neutral tool for 21 to mix things up if her opponent is under her as she already has access to a plethora of special moves to keep herself unpredictable in the air such as both versions of Connoisseur Cut and any of her aerial steals. Doing this plus an assist can allow you to start pressure in situations where your opponent believes they can just meaty her as shes falling from the air. Just don't be too predictable with this move as you are still prone to being 2hd.

Connoisseur Cut

236S (Air OK)

Version Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
236S 900 Throw D2 24
j.236S 900 Throw D2 13 +3L
  • Side switches on hit.
  • Can be followed up with Hors d'Oeuvre Stab by pressing L, M or H. L keeps the side switch, M and H side switch again.

Android 21 dashes forward before grabbing the opponent and impaling them with an energy spike. Its long range is offset by its single-use property, requiring 21 to discard currently absorbed abilities to use it again.

This grab is the core of 21's solo mix when she is pressuring an opponent either with 0 assists or as an anchor on the team. On the surface, 24 frames for a command grab sounds slow, however the animation starts later on, so unless the opponent is actively looking for this command grab, they will not be able to react to it. Especially midscreen when the threat of crossup, 6m and assist, DR, or staggers are very real, this command grab will even catch players that have the best defense.

Aerial Connoisseur Cut

214S (Air OK)

Version Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
214S 900 Throw D2 13 +3L 4-13 Head
j.214S 900 Throw D2 13 +3L
  • Advances into the air at a 45° angle.
  • Both versions side switch on hit. Can be followed up with Hors d'Oeuvre Stab by pressing L, M or H. L keeps the side switch, M and H side switch again.
  • Has anti-air property.
  • Can be used after Dragon Rush ender to extend into supers.

  • Air version is great against opponents that like to jump a lot in front of you.
  • Another route to go into Excellent Full Course when already having a long, scaled air combo.

Absorbed Abilities

When chaining absorbed abilities, 21 begins teleporting 8 frames after pressing S and the ability being canceled into becomes active as soon as she reappears (except in the case of a raw Sonic Warp). "Cancellable" in the ability descriptions refers to cancelling into another absorbed ability, 214X, or Vanish. Cancelling from an absorbed ability into an L, M, or H button will result in 214X. Attempting to cancel from an absorbed ability into SD will result in 214H.

Kamehameha

DBFZ Android 21 236B Icon.png 236B (Air OK)

Version Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
236B 262×5 All 18 25 -8
j.236B 262×5 All 18 25
  • Android 21 takes a step back before firing a Kamehameha. Comes out fast and is your standard beam projectile.
  • Cancellable starting at active frame 8.
  • Ground version stays grounded.
  • just like with other Kamehamehas you can now perform special moves and super dash.

Solar Flare

DBFZ Android 21 214B Icon.png 214B (Air OK)

Version Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
214B 0 All 10 5 -1 1-10 Head
j.214B 0 All 10 5 1-10 Head
  • Cancellable immediately.
  • Has anti-air property.
  • Puts 21 airborne.
  • Just like Krillin's Solar Flare, you can use it for oki in tandem with an assist to catch opponents teching above you.
  • Air version can hit opponents during air invulnerable attacks like 2H.

Consecutive Energy Blast

DBFZ Android 21 236Y Icon.png 236Y (Air OK)

Version Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
236Y 170×8 All 12 -7
j.236Y 170×8 All 12 +6L
  • Every hit ground bounces except the last one.
  • Cancellable starting at active frame 48.
  • Can now perform a forward air dash after attack.

Very similar to Consecutive Energy Blast as you can active tag into an assist character and still get a Dragon Rush, with the added bonus of being able to combo if this hits anywhere on screen as long as 21 has access to an air steal. All of her air steals can be cancelled into on reaction if the opponent decides to super dash this move, making it a very strong punish move on characters whiffing a beam or ki blasts fullscreen. can now perform special moves and super dash after hit.

Sticky Energy Blast

DBFZ Android 21 214Y Icon.png 214Y (Air OK)

Version Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
214Y 1400 Throw D2 17 5 1-21 Head
j.214Y 1400 Throw D2 16 1-20 Head
  • Whiffs against crouching opponents.
  • Aerial version has much longer range. It also has anti-air properties, allowing it to cleanly beat Super Dash no matter what.
  • Wall splats into a very short sliding knockdown on hit.
  • Cancellable starting 6 frames before attack hits and during timestop.
  • Can only land once during a combo.

This move is by far her best steal. Going for a Dragon Rush with the air version of this move stocked is functionally a checkmate. It's head invincible for so long that the opponent has to heavily delay their airdash, which will get caught by your own airdash button. If they do anything else, you can just use the move and grab them. They can't do anything about it.

Explosive Energy Blast

DBFZ Android 21 236G Icon.png 236G (Air OK)

Version Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
236G (400,800)×2 All 19 Total 39 +11
j.236G (400,800)×2 All 15
  • Jumps up and throws 2 Teen Gohan-esque bombs that carry the opponent with them and only explode once they touch the ground.
  • The bottom bomb won't go off screen, will instead slide against the wall when done in the corner.
  • Hits 4 times if the opponent is caught between the two blasts (1760 damage).
  • Cancellable starting at startup frame 10.
  • LM/H follow ups will catch superdash.
  • Can hit oppenent when they are in sliding knockdown

Barrier Sphere

DBFZ Android 21 214G Icon.png 214G (Air OK)

Version Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
214G Total 50 4-41 Non-throw, non-Super
j.214G Total 50+6L 4-41 Non-throw, non-Super
  • Similar to Android 18's barrier, gives you 25% Ki gauge for each hit blocked and can cancel into supers with L+M, H+S.
  • Doesn't stop throws and supers.
  • Also blocks hits for assists.
  • Active from frames 5 to 41 (54 if an attack is absorbed).
  • Cancellable when barrier is hit.

Homing Energy Blast

DBFZ Android 21 236P Icon.png 236P (Air OK)

Version Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
236P 700 All 18 Total 45 -7
j.236P 700 All 18 Total 47+6L
  • Grounded version has a larger hitbox and moves slower.
  • Cancellable if the orb hits as it comes out.

Sonic Warp

DBFZ Android 21 214P Icon.png 214P (Air OK)

Version Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
214P Total 32 15-26 All
j.214P Total 37 15-26 All
  • Similar to Frieza's 22S but without the additional shot.
  • Invulnerable from frames 8 to 12.
  • Useful for corner loops and combos.
  • Cancellable starting at startup frame 6.
  • When canceled into a 2nd absorbed ability, the 2nd ability goes through its normal startup in addition to the 8 frame startup after pressing S.

Z Assists

Assist A

DBFZ Assist A Icon.png Total Detonation Ball

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
800 All 25 +30
  • Fires fullscreen.
  • Cannot be super dashed through.

21 appears and does her 236L. Shares most of its properties with the point version. Excellent as both a neutral assist and a combo assist, as it is functionally a faster beam. A great all-around assist.

Assist B

DBFZ Assist B Icon.png Hors d'Oeuvre Stab

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
200, 800 All 20 +30
  • Tracks the opponent to about half screen.
  • Similar hitstun to the point version, opponent can tech in the air above her.
  • Above-average damage for an assist.
  • Fully Invincible starting Frame 10

While not having as much range as her Assist A, Android 21's Assist B covers a different role. Its hitstun is even higher than her Assist A, and the additional blockstun makes it better as a close-range pressure assist. It's especially good for forcing SD > Assist on block. Along with the buffed invincible frames this assist is no longer a bad pick as it is effectively a 20 Frame DP assist useable in neutral.

Assist C

DBFZ Assist C Icon.png Snack Time

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
450×2, 400 All 35 [20] +55
  • Blockstun C assist.
  • Startup in [] refers to when the opponent's point character is in hitstun.
  • Tracks to the opponent's location.
  • On hit, adds a third hit that spikes the opponent to the ground.

The "best of both worlds" assist. 50 frames of blockstun allows most characters to turn their ranged offense into close-range pressure and turns blockstrings into mix-ups. Lessened startup also makes it excellent for combo extensions, even though it will mostly be into a Dragon Rush ender. Great C assist all around, especially due to how she is most common as a point character and DHCs remove the cooldown.

Super Moves

Photon Wave

236L+M (Air OK) or 236H+S (Air OK)

Version Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
236L+M 2200 All UDV 9+4 20 -20 9-18 All
j.236L+M 2200 All UDV 9+4 20 -20 9-18 All
  • Invulnerable from frames 9 to 18.
  • 21 will teleport to a certain location in the air, despite being on the ground or air beforehand, before firing a beam along the ground that causes an explosion.
  • Minimum damage: 792.

21's level 1. Fast, reliable and extremely easy to combo into.

Meteor Moves

Sweet Tooth

214L+M

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
3803 All UDV 10+3 -29 1-20 All
  • Invulnerable from frames 1 to 21.
  • Costs 3 bars.
  • This is her DHC.
  • Fires a pink beam across the screen. On hit, 21 will turn the opponent into a dessert, take a bite out of them, then toss the remainder in disgust. If the move deals enough damage to kill, she will finish the opponent rather than deserting them.
  • Heals 500 blue health and fills all available slots on hit.
  • Minimum damage: 1521. This is the second least-damaging mainstream level 3, surpassing only Yamcha's.

Invulnerable on frame 1 makes this your invincible reversal. Being +18 on hit makes it so 21 only has enough time to meaty with a safejump or 2M

Excellent Full Course

j.214L+M or j.214H+S

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
4221 All UDV 11+3 Until L 1-? All
  • Invulnerable from frames 1 to 30.
  • Costs 3 bars.
  • Minimum damage: 1721.
  • Brings the opponent to the ground, setting up a hard knockdown in front of you.

+28 on hit. Effectively 21's air DP. Unlike her grounded level 3, this does not fill all available slots on hit, making it a subpar choice if it's not going to kill.

As of version 1.25, if the opponent is in hitstun, 21 will teleport at the opponent's height before charging forward. Does indeed work after the first hit of any Hors d'Oeuvre Stab if high enough

Impending Doom

214H+S

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
4821 Unblockable UDV 224+3 2×21 38 1-223 Guard, 224-272 All

A full stage-hitting unblockable attack that requires all 4 steals. 21 will stay in place and heal for nearly 4 seconds before unleashing her energy. Has guard point against all attacks, so the only ways to stop her are either throwing her out of the startup, or using invulnerable moves to dodge the explosion. Due to the absurdly long startup, it's basically guaranteed that she will be thrown.

The only way to actually use this move is pairing it with assists with lengthy animation like C assists. 21 can get enough frame advantage to safely set this up where the majority of the cast will have no answers beside tanking the hit. If you're on the receiving end of this, it's best staying as far away from her as possible to reduce the damage taken. At fullscreen distance, it will only deal 3421 damage.

  • Minimum damage: 2121
  • Gains health during frame 16-223, at the rate of 30HP/frame, for a total of 6240 HP

Only moves with protection against both Super projectiles and throws can work against Impending Doom. However, there are a few moves that while losing to throws, will still work against this unblockable:

  •  Android 21's Impending Doom[[File:|130x200px]]GuardUnblockableStartup224+3Recovery38Advantage-
  •  Videl's Spot DodgeDBFZ Videl ZReflect.pngGuardStartupRecoveryTotal 39Advantage-

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