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==Overview==
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'''Iron Tager''' is one of BlazBlue's most creative ideas; a grappler who pulls you in towards him so he can lose the round faster.
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'''Tager''' is one of BlazBlue's most creative ideas: a grappler who pulls you towards him so he can lose the round faster.
 
An amalgamate of ArcSys' classic issues when balancing grapplers, Tager in BBCT is incapable of starting and maintaining offense. Everything Tager has ranges from mediocre to terrible, with a combo and oki game so bad it makes [https://wiki.supercombo.gg/w/Street_Fighter_3:_3rd_Strike/Twelve 3S Twelve] look like an [[Hokuto_no_Ken|HnK]] character. His gigantic, wide hurtbox and horrific mobility makes him highly susceptible to harassment, and none of his normals are as threatening as they should be for a man of Tager's size. While his grabs have exceptional damage, his nonexistent strike game ultimately prevents Tager from succeeding at anything of real value.
 
What's worse is that the system mechanics of BBCT absolutely hate Tager. Bursting to get people off of him is a non-option due to it practically assuring he will die immediately afterwards thanks to his massive, easily comboable frame, even if it doesn't then he'll have to navigate neutral again in Negative Penalty without any barrier. Other mechanics like Guard Libra punish Tager for playing patiently, which is a necessity for any grappler. This means he'll be playing victim to all of the kusoge elements this game has, infamously giving him hopeless matchups against numerous characters.
 
Taking a single round while playing Tager is the equivalent to winning ten matches. Unless you're fighting Hakumen.
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{{BBCT/infobox
|fastestAttack = {{clr|A|5A}} (7F) <br/>Ground Throw (6F)
|reversal = {{clr|B|236236B}} (19F) <br/> {{clr|C|720C}} (5F)
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{{ProsAndCons
|intro= loses the round.
|pros=
*'''Can Still Win''': As long as you have better footsies, better pressure, better reads, better neutral, better defense, better patience, better confirms, better punishes, better "combos", and generally outplay your opponent in every conceivable way consistently throughout the entire match, you can take a single round as Tager.
|cons=*'''The Worst Oki''': An issue that can almost assuredly make any grappler terrible. Nearly every combo ends with Tager in a disadvantageous position—oftentimes fullscreen away—and his pressure is easily negated with CT's Barrier.
*'''Slow as Molasses''': Cannot dash, airdash, nor double jump.
*'''Counterintuitive Drive''': Toolkit depends on magnetism to "work" rather than being enhanced by it. Magnetism is gated behind only three normals, and 2/3 of those normals are terrible. Also results in Tager pulling normals into his face.
*'''Worthless Normals''': Awful buttons with pathetic framedata and hitstun, almost unanimously lacking utility. Doesn't even have a single invincible anti-air.
*'''Zero Combos''': Borderline impossible for Tager to get a combo off of any hit. Requires magnetism or Spark Bolt for any routes, and yet said routes are still underwhelming.
*'''Gigantic''': Not only tall, but wide. A frightening amount of normals hit Tager faster than he can move, and he's the only character that can still get crossed up while fully cornered.
*'''Life of a Grappler''': Has the worst matchups in BBCT, losing every single one besides Hakumen's. Every top tier makes Tager's pitiful life all the more hellish, and he'll be shoved into every grinder imaginable.
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Tager in BBCT is an amalgamate of ArcSys' classic issues when balancing grapplers. He's way too slow, he can't dash, his normals suck, he's absolutely massive and easy to hit (which makes his already bad normals look even worse), and he has a combo and oki game so bad it makes 3S Twelve look like an HnK character. He does have decent damage potential with his grabs, but his strike game is nonexistent, and that prevents Tager from succeeding at basically anything.
===Unique Mechanics===
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Tager's {{clr|D|D}} attacks, {{clr|D|5D}}, {{clr|D|2D}}, {{clr|D|j.D}} and {{clr|D|41236D}}, all apply magnetism on hit or block. Magnetism lets Tager pull them opponents towards him during certain other attacks for as long as they remain magnetized. How said moves pull the opponent closer to Tager and the intensity of said pull depends on the move.


What's worse is that the system mechanics of BBCT absolutely hate Tager. Bursting to get people off of him is a non-option due to it practically assuring he will die immediately afterwards thanks to his massive, easily comboable frame, even if it doesn't then he'll have to navigate neutral again in Negative Penalty without any barrier. Other mechanics like Guard Libra punish Tager for attempting to play patiently, which is a necessity for any grappler. This means he'll be playing victim to all of the kusoge elements this game has, infamously giving him hopeless matchups against numerous characters. Perhaps most notably is {{Character Label|BBCT|Nu-13}}, a traditional grappler VS zoner matchup made all the worse by the sheer power gap between the two, and the system mechanics preventing Tager from having the faintest hope of closing the distance.
The moves that can use magnetism are:
*{{clr|D|5D}}
*{{clr|D|2D}}
*{{clr|D|j.D}}
*{{clr|A|6A}}
*{{clr|A|360A}}
*{{clr|B|360B}}
*{{clr|C|623C}}
*{{clr|B|236236B}}
*{{clr|C|720C}}
 
Tager lacks a quick and reliable way to set up magnetism, as all of his {{clr|D|D}} normals are slow and Spark Bolt is not always available. He's also ''missing'' moves that would become staples of his kit in the future, such as {{clr|D|4D}} and Gadget Finger.
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Taking a single round against someone while playing Tager is the equivalent to winning ten matches. Well, unless they're playing Hakumen.
==Starter Guide==
|voice_actor= Kenji Nomura, Jamieson Price
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|summary= loses the round.
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|pros=*'''Can Still Win''': As long as you have better footsies, better pressure, better reads, better neutral, better defense, better patience, better confirms, better punishes, better "combos", and generally outplay your opponent in every conceivable way consistently throughout the entire match, you can take a single round as Tager.
|cons=*'''The Worst Oki''': Near complete inability to maintain his offense, an issue that can almost assuredly make any grappler terrible. Every combo he has will put the opponent in an awkward spacing at best, or much more commonly, fullscreen away from Tager with no way for him to even meaty them.
*'''Slow as Molasses''': Cannot dash or airdash, nor double jump.
*'''Counterintuitive Drive''': Absolutely needs magnetism for his tools to have any use. Magnetism is not only gated behind only three normals, but 2/3 of those normals are terrible. Also frequently results in Tager pulling opposing normals directly into his face.
*'''Terrible Normals''': Almost all normals lack any utility at all. What's worse is that they also don't have any kind of hitstun compensation for their slow speed, which makes leads to the next issue.
*'''Zero Combos''': Borderline impossible for Tager to get a combo off of any hit. Requires magnetism or Spark Bolt for any of his meaningful routes, and yet said routes are still underwhelming.
*'''Pushback Woes''': BBCT as a whole has high pushback, and Barrier to boot. Tager has to constantly fight with proximity to connect with his short-range grabs or end BnBs, and his pressure tends to end just as quickly as it began.
*'''No Anti-Airs''': Tager does not have a single reliable anti-air. His {{clr|C|2C}} has no invulnerability and his {{clr|C|623C}} is far too slow to come out, leaving his {{clr|A|2A}} as his only option. This is just a jab, and it's not enough to deal with the aerial abuse Tager will receive.
*'''Gigantic''': Tager is not only huge, but wide. Roundstart is incredibly disadvantaged due to a frightening amount of normals hitting him faster than he can move, and notoriously can get grabbed by another Tager.
*'''Life of a Grappler''': Has some of the worst matchups in BBCT. Every top tier makes Tager's pitiful life all the more hellish, and he'll be shoved into every grinder imaginable.
|fastestAttack = {{clr|A|5A}} (7F), Ground Throw (6F)
|reversal = {{clr|B|236236B}}
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Tager's best move, the first move on the list and we've already peaked.
Tager's best move, the first move on the list and we've already peaked.


Plus on block with great range, it's an excellent tool for challenging opposing pressure or desperately trying to maintain your own. {{clr|A|5A}}'s combo options are pitiful, to the point where saying it's a low risk/zero reward button is not an understatement in any way. But at the very least, you can't complain when this is a reliable hope against offense that isn't a top tier.
{{clr|A|5A}} has very short recovery, massive range and advantage on guard making it an all-around stellar normal. It's excellent for poking, for challenging opposing pressure or desperately trying to maintain your own. As a tradeoff, {{clr|A|5A}}'s combo options are so pitiful that saying it's a low risk/zero reward button is not an understatement in any way, which will become a recurring theme with the rest of Tager's normals. While reliable for many things, this should never be used in combos.
 
'''Gatling options: {{clr|A|2A}}, {{clr|A|6A}}, {{clr|B|5B}}, {{clr|B|2B}}, {{clr|B|6B}}, {{clr|C|5C}}, {{clr|C|2C}}, {{clr|C|6C}}, {{clr|C|3C}}, {{clr|D|5D}}, {{clr|D|2D}}
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A very mediocre low kick.
A very mediocre low kick.


Seemingly important in Tager's pressure game as a low mixup from his throw, but not much else. Using {{clr|B|5B}} is a point of no return for Tager's blockstrings and combos if it hits a grounded, standing opponent. It's too slow combo into {{clr|C|5C}} or {{clr|A|6A}} or even true blockstring into them, forcing Tager to spend his Spark Bolt if he gets the hit for a combo. It doesn't gatling into the vastly superior {{clr|B|2B}} either, leaving this button much to be desired.
Seemingly important in Tager's pressure game as a low mixup from his throw, but not much else. Using {{clr|B|5B}} is a point of no return for Tager, as it's too slow combo into {{clr|C|5C}} or {{clr|A|6A}} on a standing opponent or even true blockstring into them, nor does it gatling into the vastly superior {{clr|B|2B}} either. Tager will be forced to spend his Spark Bolt if he gets a hit with this in order to get a combo, ultimately making {{clr|B|5B}} very pricey for any reward and leaving much to be desired.


For its startup and how huge Tager is, you'd hope this would go further every time you press it.
For its startup and how huge Tager is, you'd hope this would go further every time you press it.
'''Gatling options: {{clr|A|6A}}, {{clr|B|6B}}, {{clr|C|5C}}, {{clr|C|2C}}, {{clr|C|3C}}, {{clr|D|5D}}, {{clr|D|2D}}, Throw
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{{clr|C|5C}} is too slow to get anything done for Tager.
{{clr|C|5C}} is too slow to get anything done for Tager.


At 16f startup, this normal never combos against standing opponents from any normals prior (without a counterhit), and is inconsistent even then. The range is very underwhelming as well, with most characters being able to dash and use their {{clr|B|5B}} in the time it takes for this to come out. They'll typically cover the same if not more range as well.
At 16f startup, this normal never combos against standing opponents from any normals prior (without a counterhit), and is inconsistent even then. The range is very underwhelming for the speed, with most characters being able to dash and use their {{clr|B|5B}} in the time it takes for this to come out. They'll typically cover the same if not more range as well.


If used in pressure, {{clr|C|5C}} will always leave a gap to reversal through. The pushback is also severe, which will usually entail the end of Tager's pressure if he hasn't applied magnetism or the opponent has bothered to barrier him.
If used in pressure, {{clr|C|5C}} will always leave a gap to reversal through. The pushback is also severe, which will usually entail the end of Tager's pressure if he hasn't applied magnetism or the opponent has bothered to barrier him.
'''Gatling options: {{clr|A|6A}}, {{clr|B|6B}}, {{clr|C|6C}}, {{clr|C|3C}}, {{clr|D|5D}}, {{clr|D|2D}}
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|input=2A
|input=2A
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Slow, but really good. It's plus, anti-airs, and more importantly can actually lead to combos!
Slow, but really good. It's plus, anti-airs (sometimes), and more importantly can actually lead to combos!


While {{clr|A|2A}} doesn't cover as much horizontal range as its standing cousin, it does just about everything else. The best part about this button is that it gives Tager one of his only real combos without magnetism that gives him a knockdown: {{clr|A|2A}}, {{clr|B|2B}}, {{clr|C|3C}}. It's very simple and underwhelming, but Tager gets nothing else on a standing character.
While {{clr|A|2A}} doesn't cover as much horizontal range as its standing cousin, it does just about everything else. The best part about this button is that it gives Tager one of his only real combos without magnetism that gives him a knockdown: {{clr|A|2A}}, {{clr|B|2B}}, {{clr|C|3C}}. It's very simple and underwhelming, but Tager gets nothing else on a standing character.
'''Gatling options: {{clr|A|2A}}, {{clr|B|2B}}, {{clr|C|5C}}, {{clr|C|2C}}, {{clr|C|3C}}, {{clr|D|5D}}, {{clr|D|2D}}, Throw
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|input=2B
|input=2B
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Short-ranged monkey kick. Very safe, but not very fast to start up.
Put simply, {{clr|B|2B}} is almost useless. Its limited range makes it hard to apply in the majority of situations.


There's not much to be said about {{clr|B|2B}}. It does gatling into {{clr|B|5B}} for two lows in quick succession, but it's not very helpful as a whole. Tager's pressure struggles to stay in a range where this normal would count.
There are merits to {{clr|B|2B}}, such as its swift recovery and high attack level making it a very safe (albeit not very fast to start up) poke. The limited range is the catch; having less range than even his jabs, Tager is almost never able to make this normal count. A creative Tager can attempt to apply {{clr|B|2B}} whiffs intentionally, but the pushback from barrier will weaken these setups dramatically. It does combo into {{clr|B|5B}} and {{clr|C|3C}} for two lows in succession, but the rewards for either of those landing is a spit in the face.
 
'''Gatling options: {{clr|B|5B}}, {{clr|C|2C}}, {{clr|C|3C}}, {{clr|D|2D}}
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|input=2C
|input=2C
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An "anti-air" that completely lacks invincibility. Horrible button outside of combos.
An "anti-air" that completely lacks invincibility. Also it's slow. And the recovery is huge. Horrible button.
 
{{clr|C|2C}} has great vertical range, but terrible horizontal range. Using it in combos leads to high damage routes, but without magnetism or a grounded {{clr|A|6A}} hit (both of which are hard to get), it's rarely possible to use. These routes are also likely going to use {{clr|C|623C}} immediately after, so Tager can kiss his dreams of oki goodbye. Don't ever bother trying to use this as an anti-air, even with a crouching hurtbox Tager is still so gigantic he'll get hit by every jump-in headed his way for a full combo. Tager can also expect a swift death if this button ever misses.


{{clr|C|2C}} has great vertical range, but terrible horizontal range. Using it in combos leads to high damage routes, but without magnetism or a grounded {{clr|A|6A}} hit (both of which are hard to get), it's rarely possible to use. Don't ever bother trying to use this as an anti-air, even with a crouching hurtbox Tager is still so gigantic he'll get hit by every jump-in headed his way for a full combo. Tager can also expect a swift death if this button ever misses.
'''Gatling options: {{clr|D|5D}}, {{clr|D|2D}}
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{{clr|A|6A}} is a strange vacuum normal that's ''also'' too slow to get anything done for Tager.
{{clr|A|6A}} is a strange vacuum normal that's ''also'' too slow to get anything done for Tager.


Failing to naturally combo off of {{clr|C|5C}} without a crouching or counter hit, applications for {{clr|A|6A}} in combos are underwhelming. Should Tager find a way to manage it, a combo into {{clr|C|2C}}, {{clr|C|3C}} or {{clr|C|623C}} possible from there and can lead to solid reward. Tager will vacuum opponents towards him on hit or block and has a slight attraction effect during the startup if magnetism is currently applied, but the startup still doesn't make this a desirable normal to just throw out.
Failing to naturally combo off of {{clr|C|5C}} without a crouching or Counter Hit, applications for {{clr|A|6A}} in combos are underwhelming. Should Tager find a way to manage it, a combo into {{clr|C|2C}}, {{clr|C|3C}} or {{clr|C|623C}} possible from there and can lead to solid reward. Tager will vacuum opponents towards him on hit or block and has a slight attraction effect during the startup if magnetism is currently applied, but the startup still doesn't make this a desirable normal to just throw out.
 
Unlike later games, {{clr|A|6A}} does not ground slide on an aerial hit, nor does it have armor against Head and Body attribute. The projectile invuln would be nice for counterzoning, but it only begins 4 frames before this glacial attack becomes active, making it moot in most cases.


Unlike later games, {{clr|A|6A}} does not ground slide on an aerial hit, nor does it have armor against Head and Body attribute.
'''Gatling options: {{clr|B|6B}}, {{clr|C|2C}}, {{clr|C|6C}}, {{clr|C|3C}}, {{clr|D|5D}}, {{clr|D|2D}}
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{{clr|B|6B}} is a simple mixup tool for Tager. It's slightly faster than {{clr|C|6C}} at the cost of less reward, with both sporting good range. It's not the most interesting or noteworthy normal, outside of it being able to infinitely chain into itself on hit. This still isn't very useful, but it can catch a few players off-guard in the two seconds you can make them block.
{{clr|B|6B}} is a simple mixup tool for Tager. It's slightly faster than {{clr|C|6C}} at the cost of less reward, with both sporting good range. It's not the most interesting or noteworthy normal, outside of it being able to infinitely chain into itself on hit. This still isn't very useful, but it can catch a few players off-guard in the two seconds you can make them block.
'''Gatling options: {{clr|B|6B}}, {{clr|C|2C}}, {{clr|C|6C}}, {{clr|D|5D}}
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Although it hits overhead, it's far too slow to be used as a traditional overhead mixup outside of when players are clearly looking out for {{clr|B|6B}}. Instead, {{clr|C|6C}} sees most of its use in combos, with a stellar launch and hitstun giving Tager multiple ways to follow up should his feeble combo game let him land it. This will nearly always carry enough hitstun to combo into {{clr|D|5D}}, giving Tager a way to end a combo with magnetism which is a royalty for him.
Although it hits overhead, it's far too slow to be used as a traditional overhead mixup outside of when players are clearly looking out for {{clr|B|6B}}. Instead, {{clr|C|6C}} sees most of its use in combos, with a stellar launch and hitstun giving Tager multiple ways to follow up should his feeble combo game let him land it. This will nearly always carry enough hitstun to combo into {{clr|D|5D}}, giving Tager a way to end a combo with magnetism which is a royalty for him.
'''Gatling options: {{clr|D|5D}}, {{clr|D|2D}}
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|input=3C
|input=3C
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An abysmal sweep that's hard to land for zero followup.
Abysmal sweep. Hard to land for zero followup. Might be worth not even using this.


Horrible frame data on this button as a whole, 17 frames of startup means this button can only be combo'd into from a {{clr|A|6A}} or {{clr|B|2B}}. {{clr|C|5C}} also works, but only point blank due to how much pushback that normal carries on hit, and either way ends with Tager getting very subpar oki.
Horrible frame data on this button as a whole, 17 frames of startup means this button can only be combo'd into from a {{clr|A|6A}} or {{clr|B|2B}}. {{clr|C|5C}} also works, but only point blank due to how much pushback that normal carries on hit, and either way ends with Tager getting very subpar oki.
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As you may have come to expect from Tager, {{clr|A|j.A}} does not combo into a single other air normal besides itself. This should never be used in combos.
As you may have come to expect from Tager, {{clr|A|j.A}} does not combo into a single other air normal besides itself. This should never be used in combos.
'''Gatling options: {{clr|A|j.A}}, {{clr|B|j.B}}, {{clr|C|j.C}}, {{clr|D|j.D}}, Air Throw
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{{clr|B|j.B}} can struggle to see use thanks to Tager's very floaty jumps, but it's important if he ever finds himself in the air regardless. Sadly, like most of Tager's air normals, it doesn't lead to much on hit. It only combos into {{clr|C|j.C}}, and Tager's combo will be over from there.
{{clr|B|j.B}} can struggle to see use thanks to Tager's very floaty jumps, but it's important if he ever finds himself in the air regardless. Sadly, like most of Tager's air normals, it doesn't lead to much on hit. It only combos into {{clr|C|j.C}}, and Tager's combo will be over from there.
'''Gatling options: {{clr|C|j.C}}, {{clr|D|j.D}}
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{{clr|C|j.C}} isn't really an attack as much as it is a pseudo-airdash.
{{clr|C|j.C}} isn't really an attack as much as it is a pseudo-airdash.


While it does have a hitbox, a surprisingly strong one at that, the real meat of {{clr|C|j.C}} lies in its forward movement. Tager can use this to propel himself forward in the air somewhat akin to an airdash, although not quite. The quick recovery also means it's not too much of a danger to put out, but Tager's prejump and low gravity means jumping at all is a danger for him.
While it does have a hitbox, a strong one at that, the real meat of {{clr|C|j.C}} lies in its forward movement. Tager can use this to propel himself forward in the air somewhat akin to an airdash, although not quite. The quick recovery also means it's not too much of a danger to put out, but Tager's prejump and low gravity means jumping at all is a danger for him. Should {{clr|C|j.C}} hit, Tager gets absolutely nothing as the hitstun isn't long enough for Tager to successfully land a {{clr|D|j.D}}, nor do anything else.
 
'''Gatling options: {{clr|D|j.D}}
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|input=5D
|input=5D
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|description=
sucks
An impressively long-range poke, but perhaps what's more impressive is how terrible it is.
 
{{clr|D|5D}} is one of Tager's only ways to apply magnetism, and it's extremely slow. Not just in startup, but also recovery. Tager is left very vulnerable for an extensive period of time on whiff with a total duration over a full second. The recovery is so bad, Tager visually appears to be moving in slow motion. {{clr|D|5D}} also grants nothing on hit besides magnetism and a bit of damage. It blasts anyone hit by it all the way to the other side of the screen with laughably little hitstun, usually resulting in them teching mid-air. Even with Spark Bolt, these two properties make it very hard to confirm off of this.
 
It'll be used any way at the end of combos, such as after {{clr|C|6C}}, but only thanks to the magnetism. It's too great a risk otherwise.
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|input=2D
|input=2D
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sucks
{{clr|D|2D}} is another awful button. If you guessed that it's too slow to get anything done, you guessed correctly.
 
Advances Tager forward during the active frames, but the hurtbox does not low profile much of anything and Tager has no armor at all while advancing. It doesn't help that the reward he gets on hit is abysmal thanks to it catapulting people all the way across the screen just like {{clr|D|5D}} for zero followup or oki. This is typically seen in neutral from a Tager who believes he's got nothing left to lose.
 
The most practical use for this is in combos. A simple way to route into {{clr|D|2D}} is after using Atomic Collider, but usually if {{clr|D|2D}} could connect, then {{clr|C|6C}} would as well, and that normal will result in better damage ''and'' magnetism after.
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|input=j.D
|input=j.D
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sucks
A much faster and more practical way of getting magnetism than the other two normals.
 
{{clr|D|j.D}} is not risk free thanks to its long startup and recovery, and also leads to nearly no reward on hit besides the magnetism, but it can carry its weight given Tager is allowed to remain mobile during the startup. There's a bit of landing recovery at the end, so take caution whiffing this.
 
{{clr|C|6C}} combos that don't have magnetism already applied can end with this to apply magnetism without launching the opponent fullscreen. Dealing more damage than {{clr|D|5D}} is also a nice bonus.
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|input=5B+C
|input=5B+C
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A throw. An okay option for Tager thanks to its surprising each, speed, and ease of input. The reward on hit is quite high, even higher than his command grabs, but Tager will need magnetism in order to make the most of it.
A throw. The reward on hit is quite high, even higher than his command grabs, but Tager will need magnetism in order to make the most of it.
 
Tager's throws may seem redundant thanks to his command grabs, but they have surprising range and little recovery. Too bad this game has barrier OS and Tager isn't capable of fighting it at all, add that to the list of potential strengths of his completely invalidated.
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{{InputBadge|{{clr|A|6A}}+{{clr|B|B}} while blocking}}
{{InputBadge|{{clr|A|6A}}+{{clr|B|B}} while blocking}}
{{BBCT Move Card
{{BBCT Move Card
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|input=6A+B while Blocking
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Spend meter to get to play the game again.
Spend meter to get to play the game again.


Unlike most Counter Assaults, Tager's is blessed with a knockdown, which makes it way more worthwhile than others. Given Tager will be spending an extensive amount of time blocking, he'll commonly need this to escape pressure. Having a good one is quite the boon.
Unlike most Counter Assaults, Tager's is blessed with a knockdown, which makes it way more worthwhile than others. Given Tager will be spending an extensive amount of time blocking, he'll commonly need this to escape pressure. Having a good one is quite the boon.
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==Special Moves==
===<big>{{clr|A|A}} Gigantic Tager Driver</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|A|360A}}}}
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|input=360A
|description=
[[File:BBCT Tagersuck.webm|poster=File:GBVS_Backup-Request.png|380px|right|thumb|{{clr|A|360A}} reaches far enough to grab another Tager at roundstart.<br>Buffered behind {{clr|B|2B}} to prevent any movement.]]
The first of Tager's staple command grabs. This version is more of a reversal grab compared to the {{clr|B|B}} version.
Tager reaches his hand out further than in the B version which gives this grab a bit of an extra boost in range, but it's at the cost of damage. The real catch is the invincibility Tager gains as early as frame 3, so use of this is mostly as a reversal. If Tager is afraid of getting mashed or lacks magnetism on a mixup attempt, {{clr|A|360A}} can be used instead of {{clr|B|360B}} as it's only a few frames slower and is still more than unreactable, leaving damage as the only sacrifice. Of course, should Tager have the choice between the two grabs, {{clr|B|B}} is almost always a better option.
With magnetism applied, Tager will pull in the opponent towards him during the startup, which can be extended by holding down {{clr|A|A}}. The button must be manually released to activate the hitbox, or else the opponent just gets pulled towards Tager and will likely punish him.
Naturally for a command grab, the recovery is quite terrible. Whiffing this will typically result in Tager getting counterhit.
}}
===<big>{{clr|B|B}} Gigantic Tager Driver</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|B|360B}}}}
{{BBCT Move Card
|input=360B
|description=
[[File:BBCT Tager 360BVideo.webm|poster=File:GBVS_Backup-Request.png|380px|right|thumb|Although lacking the range of its cousin with or without magnetism, {{clr|B|360B}} has top class damage.<br>Brief combos can be performed after for even more damage.]]
The second of Tager's staple command grabs. This is Tager's go-to mixup, dealing a very high amount of damage.
{{clr|B|360B}} has short range and can't be held down to vacuum magnetized opponents in for nearly as long as the {{clr|A|A}} version, nor is there any invincibility. Instead, the startup is significantly faster and the damage is much higher. This lends itself better to mixups where the opponent is conditioned to respect Tager's pressure, and ideally is also magnetized. If magnetism is applied, Tager should default to using this over {{clr|A|360A}} in his strings thanks to the significantly heightened reward, exceptions being when Tager wishes to grab a reversal or pushback is too great.
Although the reward on hit seems enticing, it should be kept in mind that {{clr|B|360B}} is still slower than Tager's jab while also having less range and no invincibility. If a grab is needed to escape pressure, this shouldn't be on the list.
If held down to magnetize opponents towards him, Tager will automatically activate the hitbox if he drags his enemy within proximity—no need for a manual release.
}}
===<big>Atomic Collider</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|C|623C}}}}
{{BBCT Move Card
|input=623C
|description=
[[File:BBCT_Tager_623CVideo.webm|poster=File:BBCT_Tager_623CVideoThumb.png|380px|right|thumb|{{clr|C|623C}}'s hurtbox extension is far too egregious to reasonably use it as an anti-air.]]
Anti-air grab. Barely functions, does a lot of damage when it decides to. That damage value is not a typo, but it's always affected by Tager's combo rate so it starts combos for 1850 damage.
Being an anti-air grab, it only hits airborne opponents. Having invincibility on your anti-airs is a privilege only awarded to good characters, so naturally Tager has none at all on this. His extended arm is a massive hurtbox just waiting to be struck by whoever he's trying to grab.
Tager can hold down {{clr|C|C}} to vacuum magnetized opponents towards him, rather generously letting them strike that hurtbox even more easily. Just like {{clr|A|360A}}, the hitbox does not come out automatically unless Tager's been holding the button down for a long time. A manual release is required to grab someone.
This gets delegated to combos only, and usually at the end of them. Generally results in the opponent being blown fullscreen for absolutely zero oki, especially if, god forbid, you want to apply magnetism with something like {{clr|D|5D}}. Sometimes used in Tager's resets as well, for when you feel like gimmicks are the only thing that can make the one hit you'll get in the entire match worth it.
}}
===<big>{{clr|A|A}} Sledgehammer</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|A|236A}}}}
{{BBCT Move Card
|input=236A
|description=
[[File:BBCT Tager SledgeAVideo.webm|poster=File:GBVS_Backup-Request.png|380px|right|thumb|Clearly inspired by Zangief's {{Tt|Vanishing Flat|Also called "Green/Blue Hand."<br>Functioned as a projectile-invincible poke. Saw infamy in Street Fighter IV.}}, Sledgehammer is intended to work as Tager's counterzoning option. However, anyone he'd truly want to use it against can easily circumvent it or punish Tager's recovery.]]
You know Green Hand? If you took that and made it way worse, you'd have {{clr|A|A}} Sledgehammer.
{{clr|A|A}} Sledgehammer is yet another move in Tager's arsenal that's way too slow to be helpful. No normals combo into it without a crouching hit thanks to its sluggish speed and range. Given its projectile armor and forward movement, it seems intended to help Tager navigate neutral against zoners, but any experience in those matchups will reveal the uselessness of this move there. Tager is much better off charging up Spark Bolt than risking this approach.
Can be cancelled into Additional Attack during the recovery frames, even on whiff. This is helpful if Tager can combo into it, since it deals superior damage to {{clr|3|3C}}.
}}
===<big>{{clr|B|B}} Sledgehammer</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|B|236B}}}}
{{BBCT Move Card
|input=236B
|description=
[[File:BBCT Tager SledgeBVideo.webm|poster=File:GBVS_Backup-Request.png|380px|right|thumb|A slower but further moving Sledgehammer. The range makes it more effective, but it can still easily be punished.]]
An even slower version of Sledgehammer. Meant to blow through zoning spam, but is only okay at doing that.
Goes farther and is friendlier in combos, such as after either of Tager's regular throws, but that's about it. Shares many of the same properties and issues with the other variant despite the increase in range and frame advantage.
Can also be cancelled into Additional Attack during the recovery frames, once again on whiff as well.
}}
===<big>Additional Attack</big>===
{{InputBadge|Sledgehammer > {{clr|A|236A}}}}
{{BBCT Move Card
|input=Sledge > 236A
|description=
[[File:BBCT Tager HammerVideo.webm|poster=File:GBVS_Backup-Request.png|380px|right|thumb|Sledgehammer followup. Performable on whiff and block and hits overhead, but is pathetic in pressure.]]
Also called "Hammer." An overhead followup to the two Sledgehammers, and rarely useful.
Because it can only be used after Sledgehammer, it's a very predictable mixup option on top of its slow and reactable speed. Additionally it lacks any armor or anything of the sort, so when combined with the speed people can just mash to interrupt it after either Sledge. This isn't even necessary, as Tager is -17 on block and can be punished any way.
Groundbounces on hit that launches the opponent away from Tager for no oki. Can be followed up, but just barely.
}}
===<big>Voltec Charge</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|B|421B}}}}
{{BBCT Move Card
|input=421B
|description=
[[File:BBCT Tager VolticVideo.webm|poster=File:GBVS_Backup-Request.png|380px|right|thumb|Tager's Electric Gauge fills up automatically over time, but Voltec Charge can be used to speed it up in chunks.<br>It also armors through many attacks.]]
An armored stance that charges up Tager's Spark Bolt. A surprisingly helpful move.
The armor will cover everything besides Foot attribute attacks and throws, making it highly useful at beating slow, predictable options in neutral and safely gaining some extra Spark Bolt for a nuclear deterrent later. Holding down {{clr|B|B}} will extend both the armor and the charge, and the longer Tager charges the larger the chunk of energy will be. The charge is only gained at the very end however, so greedy charges that get punished won't give Tager any extra gauge for his Spark Bolt.
This is what really should be used against zoners, since Spark Bolt will not only blow through their projectiles, but it'll also grant magnetism and a combo for Tager on hit.
}}
===<big>Spark Bolt</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|D|41236D}}}}
{{BBCT Move Card
|input=41236D
|description=
The mother lode. A lightning fast projectile that magnetizes and wallbounces, Tager's going to need it a lot for just about everything.
Without a crouching or counterhit, this is the only way Tager is going to get a combo the majority of the time. Spark Bolt comes out very quickly and blows through every other projectile it comes across, making it an excellent counter-zoning option with huge rewards to the point where even the worst zoning will likely have to stop and respect it the moment it is stocked. This is Tager's best move on paper, but the downside is its scarcity.
Spark Bolt can only be used once Tager's Electric Gauge is full, starting at zero at the beginning of the each round. Since Tager depends on it so much for everything, it's safe to say he's much stronger with it and much weaker without it, so always keep track of the Electric Gauge and when the threat of this is available. It's undeniably strong once Tager gets a hold of it, but it should be used wisely. In certain match-ups and situations, his 1~2 passive Spark Bolt charges in a round may be his only chance.
}}
==Distortion Drives==
===<big>Magna Tech Wheel</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|B|236236B}}}}
{{BBCT Move Card
|input=236236B
|description=
A big damage super, pulls the opponent in if they're currently magnetized. An actual reversal, but thus move sadly has guard point so your opponent can rapid cancel any hit that this blocks and be safe.
}}
===<big>Terra Break</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|B|236236B}} after Magna Tech Wheel}}
{{BBCT Move Card
|input=236236B > 236236B
|description=
Followup from Magna Tech Wheel for even bigger damage. BBCT doesn't have minimum damage however, so this might still be a poor option.
}}
===<big>Genesic Emerald Tager Buster</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|C|720C}}}}
{{BBCT Move Card
|input=720C
|description=
* Pulls the opponent in if they are magnetized. But sadly only after the superflash.
* Commonly referred to by just the input, "720"
Tager's '''{{clr|C|720C}}''' is ye olde command grab super, anime-style: a fast and high-damage reversal super, that has good range for a grab but thanks to his Drive can be enhanced even further to comedic proportions with Magnetism. In the few close quarters situations that Tager can achieve (or is forced into), this can be a saving grace. When paired with Instant Block and Tager's backdash, even basic frametraps can be turned into the opponent losing over half their remaining health when the butter is churned properly.
...but of course, it's never easy for this guy. The frequency of jump cancellable on-block normals and safety in the air due to air Barrier in CT, especially against Tager who has no good AA game to deter dodging it means that this doesn't get to shine all that often. On the bright side, aside from being a limited punish to blockstrings, 720 is commonly seen on wake-up (and iconically super cancelled into during a tech roll's recovery), or after a whiffed Sledge.
}}
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Latest revision as of 06:43, 15 March 2024

Overview

Overview

Tager is one of BlazBlue's most creative ideas: a grappler who pulls you towards him so he can lose the round faster.

An amalgamate of ArcSys' classic issues when balancing grapplers, Tager in BBCT is incapable of starting and maintaining offense. Everything Tager has ranges from mediocre to terrible, with a combo and oki game so bad it makes 3S Twelve look like an HnK character. His gigantic, wide hurtbox and horrific mobility makes him highly susceptible to harassment, and none of his normals are as threatening as they should be for a man of Tager's size. While his grabs have exceptional damage, his nonexistent strike game ultimately prevents Tager from succeeding at anything of real value.

What's worse is that the system mechanics of BBCT absolutely hate Tager. Bursting to get people off of him is a non-option due to it practically assuring he will die immediately afterwards thanks to his massive, easily comboable frame, even if it doesn't then he'll have to navigate neutral again in Negative Penalty without any barrier. Other mechanics like Guard Libra punish Tager for playing patiently, which is a necessity for any grappler. This means he'll be playing victim to all of the kusoge elements this game has, infamously giving him hopeless matchups against numerous characters.

Taking a single round while playing Tager is the equivalent to winning ten matches. Unless you're fighting Hakumen.
Iron Tager
BBCT Iron Tager Portrait.png
Health
13,000
Prejump
6F
Backdash
23F (1~19F Inv All)
Combo Rate
85%
Heat Gain Rate
70%
Guard Libra Rate:How resistant this character is to Guard Libra drain.
150%
Fastest Abare Option:This character's fastest attacks for mashing or scrambles. Excludes universal throws.
5A (7F)
Ground Throw (6F)
Reversal Attacks:Any reversal-esque moves this character has. Excludes universal options.
236236B (19F)
720C (5F)

 Iron Tager loses the round.

Pros
Cons
  • Can Still Win: As long as you have better footsies, better pressure, better reads, better neutral, better defense, better patience, better confirms, better punishes, better "combos", and generally outplay your opponent in every conceivable way consistently throughout the entire match, you can take a single round as Tager.
  • The Worst Oki: An issue that can almost assuredly make any grappler terrible. Nearly every combo ends with Tager in a disadvantageous position—oftentimes fullscreen away—and his pressure is easily negated with CT's Barrier.
  • Slow as Molasses: Cannot dash, airdash, nor double jump.
  • Counterintuitive Drive: Toolkit depends on magnetism to "work" rather than being enhanced by it. Magnetism is gated behind only three normals, and 2/3 of those normals are terrible. Also results in Tager pulling normals into his face.
  • Worthless Normals: Awful buttons with pathetic framedata and hitstun, almost unanimously lacking utility. Doesn't even have a single invincible anti-air.
  • Zero Combos: Borderline impossible for Tager to get a combo off of any hit. Requires magnetism or Spark Bolt for any routes, and yet said routes are still underwhelming.
  • Gigantic: Not only tall, but wide. A frightening amount of normals hit Tager faster than he can move, and he's the only character that can still get crossed up while fully cornered.
  • Life of a Grappler: Has the worst matchups in BBCT, losing every single one besides Hakumen's. Every top tier makes Tager's pitiful life all the more hellish, and he'll be shoved into every grinder imaginable.

Unique Mechanics

Drive: Voltic Battler

Tager's D attacks, 5D, 2D, j.D and 41236D, all apply magnetism on hit or block. Magnetism lets Tager pull them opponents towards him during certain other attacks for as long as they remain magnetized. How said moves pull the opponent closer to Tager and the intensity of said pull depends on the move.

The moves that can use magnetism are:

  • 5D
  • 2D
  • j.D
  • 6A
  • 360A
  • 360B
  • 623C
  • 236236B
  • 720C
Tager lacks a quick and reliable way to set up magnetism, as all of his D normals are slow and Spark Bolt is not always available. He's also missing moves that would become staples of his kit in the future, such as 4D and Gadget Finger.

Starter Guide

Starter Guide

Normal Moves

5A

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
210 ALL 7 3 6 +1 HB

Tager's best move, the first move on the list and we've already peaked.

5A has very short recovery, massive range and advantage on guard making it an all-around stellar normal. It's excellent for poking, for challenging opposing pressure or desperately trying to maintain your own. As a tradeoff, 5A's combo options are so pitiful that saying it's a low risk/zero reward button is not an understatement in any way, which will become a recurring theme with the rest of Tager's normals. While reliable for many things, this should never be used in combos.

Gatling options: 2A, 6A, 5B, 2B, 6B, 5C, 2C, 6C, 3C, 5D, 2D

5B

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
380 LA 10 3 14 -3 F

A very mediocre low kick.

Seemingly important in Tager's pressure game as a low mixup from his throw, but not much else. Using 5B is a point of no return for Tager, as it's too slow combo into 5C or 6A on a standing opponent or even true blockstring into them, nor does it gatling into the vastly superior 2B either. Tager will be forced to spend his Spark Bolt if he gets a hit with this in order to get a combo, ultimately making 5B very pricey for any reward and leaving much to be desired.

For its startup and how huge Tager is, you'd hope this would go further every time you press it.

Gatling options: 6A, 6B, 5C, 2C, 3C, 5D, 2D, Throw

5C

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
980 ALL 16 4 20 -5 HB

5C is too slow to get anything done for Tager.

At 16f startup, this normal never combos against standing opponents from any normals prior (without a counterhit), and is inconsistent even then. The range is very underwhelming for the speed, with most characters being able to dash and use their 5B in the time it takes for this to come out. They'll typically cover the same if not more range as well.

If used in pressure, 5C will always leave a gap to reversal through. The pushback is also severe, which will usually entail the end of Tager's pressure if he hasn't applied magnetism or the opponent has bothered to barrier him.

Gatling options: 6A, 6B, 6C, 3C, 5D, 2D

2A

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
280 ALL 8 3 9 +2 F

Slow, but really good. It's plus, anti-airs (sometimes), and more importantly can actually lead to combos!

While 2A doesn't cover as much horizontal range as its standing cousin, it does just about everything else. The best part about this button is that it gives Tager one of his only real combos without magnetism that gives him a knockdown: 2A, 2B, 3C. It's very simple and underwhelming, but Tager gets nothing else on a standing character.

Gatling options: 2A, 2B, 5C, 2C, 3C, 5D, 2D, Throw

2B

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
520 LA 11 3 9 +5 F

Put simply, 2B is almost useless. Its limited range makes it hard to apply in the majority of situations.

There are merits to 2B, such as its swift recovery and high attack level making it a very safe (albeit not very fast to start up) poke. The limited range is the catch; having less range than even his jabs, Tager is almost never able to make this normal count. A creative Tager can attempt to apply 2B whiffs intentionally, but the pushback from barrier will weaken these setups dramatically. It does combo into 5B and 3C for two lows in succession, but the rewards for either of those landing is a spit in the face.

Gatling options: 5B, 2C, 3C, 2D

2C

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
1020 HL 15 2 39 -22 HBF

An "anti-air" that completely lacks invincibility. Also it's slow. And the recovery is huge. Horrible button.

2C has great vertical range, but terrible horizontal range. Using it in combos leads to high damage routes, but without magnetism or a grounded 6A hit (both of which are hard to get), it's rarely possible to use. These routes are also likely going to use 623C immediately after, so Tager can kiss his dreams of oki goodbye. Don't ever bother trying to use this as an anti-air, even with a crouching hurtbox Tager is still so gigantic he'll get hit by every jump-in headed his way for a full combo. Tager can also expect a swift death if this button ever misses.

Gatling options: 5D, 2D

6A

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
1180 ALL 21 7 29 -19 HB 17~30 Guard P

6A is a strange vacuum normal that's also too slow to get anything done for Tager.

Failing to naturally combo off of 5C without a crouching or Counter Hit, applications for 6A in combos are underwhelming. Should Tager find a way to manage it, a combo into 2C, 3C or 623C possible from there and can lead to solid reward. Tager will vacuum opponents towards him on hit or block and has a slight attraction effect during the startup if magnetism is currently applied, but the startup still doesn't make this a desirable normal to just throw out.

Unlike later games, 6A does not ground slide on an aerial hit, nor does it have armor against Head and Body attribute. The projectile invuln would be nice for counterzoning, but it only begins 4 frames before this glacial attack becomes active, making it moot in most cases.

Gatling options: 6B, 2C, 6C, 3C, 5D, 2D

6B

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
780 HA 24 2 28 -11 HBF

Generic overhead that can chain into itself indefinitely.

6B is a simple mixup tool for Tager. It's slightly faster than 6C at the cost of less reward, with both sporting good range. It's not the most interesting or noteworthy normal, outside of it being able to infinitely chain into itself on hit. This still isn't very useful, but it can catch a few players off-guard in the two seconds you can make them block.

Gatling options: 6B, 2C, 6C, 5D

6C

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
1120 HA 28 2 33 -16 HBF

6C is an important combo piece for Tager, whatever combos he can get any way.

Although it hits overhead, it's far too slow to be used as a traditional overhead mixup outside of when players are clearly looking out for 6B. Instead, 6C sees most of its use in combos, with a stellar launch and hitstun giving Tager multiple ways to follow up should his feeble combo game let him land it. This will nearly always carry enough hitstun to combo into 5D, giving Tager a way to end a combo with magnetism which is a royalty for him.

Gatling options: 5D, 2D

3C

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
810 LA 17 3 28 -14 F

Abysmal sweep. Hard to land for zero followup. Might be worth not even using this.

Horrible frame data on this button as a whole, 17 frames of startup means this button can only be combo'd into from a 6A or 2B. 5C also works, but only point blank due to how much pushback that normal carries on hit, and either way ends with Tager getting very subpar oki.

3C cannot be special cancelled into anything, so if it gets blocked Tager is doomed. It's also worthless in combos for this same reason; a mediocre ender for his grounded routes granting very below-average oki thanks to the recovery and nothing more.

j.A

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
250 HA 7 3 9 - H

A very solid air jab considering its speed, but nothing overall noteworthy. Tager rarely wants to jump due to his horrible prejump frames.

As you may have come to expect from Tager, j.A does not combo into a single other air normal besides itself. This should never be used in combos.

Gatling options: j.A, j.B, j.C, j.D, Air Throw

j.B

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
760 HA 12 9 12 - H

Another great air normal, this time better suited for jump-ins with its downwards hitbox and long active frames.

j.B can struggle to see use thanks to Tager's very floaty jumps, but it's important if he ever finds himself in the air regardless. Sadly, like most of Tager's air normals, it doesn't lead to much on hit. It only combos into j.C, and Tager's combo will be over from there.

Gatling options: j.C, j.D

j.C

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
1060 HA 13 5 12 - H

j.C isn't really an attack as much as it is a pseudo-airdash.

While it does have a hitbox, a strong one at that, the real meat of j.C lies in its forward movement. Tager can use this to propel himself forward in the air somewhat akin to an airdash, although not quite. The quick recovery also means it's not too much of a danger to put out, but Tager's prejump and low gravity means jumping at all is a danger for him. Should j.C hit, Tager gets absolutely nothing as the hitstun isn't long enough for Tager to successfully land a j.D, nor do anything else.

Gatling options: j.D

j.2C

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
1400 HA 15[5] Landing2 18 -[-1] H

Another silly air normal, this time an anti-anti-air that's not too useful.

j.2C halts Tager's air momentum before dropping him straight down. While hanging in the air helps him bait out anti-airs and punish them, he still struggles to get very high reward on hit due to his poor combo game, making this a lot more risk than it's likely worth.

The hitbox is active all the way until Tager hits the ground and then some, but an odd bug exists where j.2C comes out nearly instantly if performed as low as possible to the ground. This was seemingly left in the game for potential tech reasons, and has use in the occasional combo.

Drive Moves

5D

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
1040 ALL 23 4 38 -10 HB

An impressively long-range poke, but perhaps what's more impressive is how terrible it is.

5D is one of Tager's only ways to apply magnetism, and it's extremely slow. Not just in startup, but also recovery. Tager is left very vulnerable for an extensive period of time on whiff with a total duration over a full second. The recovery is so bad, Tager visually appears to be moving in slow motion. 5D also grants nothing on hit besides magnetism and a bit of damage. It blasts anyone hit by it all the way to the other side of the screen with laughably little hitstun, usually resulting in them teching mid-air. Even with Spark Bolt, these two properties make it very hard to confirm off of this.

It'll be used any way at the end of combos, such as after 6C, but only thanks to the magnetism. It's too great a risk otherwise.

2D

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
1420 ALL 26 10 24 -1 HBF

2D is another awful button. If you guessed that it's too slow to get anything done, you guessed correctly.

Advances Tager forward during the active frames, but the hurtbox does not low profile much of anything and Tager has no armor at all while advancing. It doesn't help that the reward he gets on hit is abysmal thanks to it catapulting people all the way across the screen just like 5D for zero followup or oki. This is typically seen in neutral from a Tager who believes he's got nothing left to lose.

The most practical use for this is in combos. A simple way to route into 2D is after using Atomic Collider, but usually if 2D could connect, then 6C would as well, and that normal will result in better damage and magnetism after.

j.D

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
1180 HA 21 3 18 - H

A much faster and more practical way of getting magnetism than the other two normals.

j.D is not risk free thanks to its long startup and recovery, and also leads to nearly no reward on hit besides the magnetism, but it can carry its weight given Tager is allowed to remain mobile during the startup. There's a bit of landing recovery at the end, so take caution whiffing this.

6C combos that don't have magnetism already applied can end with this to apply magnetism without launching the opponent fullscreen. Dealing more damage than 5D is also a nice bonus.

Universal Mechanics

Forward Throw

5B+C

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
0,1140 210000 6 3 15 - -

A throw. The reward on hit is quite high, even higher than his command grabs, but Tager will need magnetism in order to make the most of it.

Tager's throws may seem redundant thanks to his command grabs, but they have surprising range and little recovery. Too bad this game has barrier OS and Tager isn't capable of fighting it at all, add that to the list of potential strengths of his completely invalidated.

Back Throw

4B+C

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
1140 210000 7 3 15 - -

A back throw. Same as his forward throw, really.

Air Throw

j.B+C

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
1649 160000 6 2 10 - -

Given how often characters love to harass Tager in the air, this is a good choice to try and quickly get them off of him. It's not very useful as a whole thanks to Tager's slow prejump.

Counter Assault

6A+B while blocking

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
0 HA 16 2 33 -25 HB 1~20 All

Spend meter to get to play the game again.

Unlike most Counter Assaults, Tager's is blessed with a knockdown, which makes it way more worthwhile than others. Given Tager will be spending an extensive amount of time blocking, he'll commonly need this to escape pressure. Having a good one is quite the boon.

Special Moves

A Gigantic Tager Driver

360A

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
0×3, 2700 275000 11 1 40 - - 3~11 All
360A reaches far enough to grab another Tager at roundstart.
Buffered behind 2B to prevent any movement.

The first of Tager's staple command grabs. This version is more of a reversal grab compared to the B version.

Tager reaches his hand out further than in the B version which gives this grab a bit of an extra boost in range, but it's at the cost of damage. The real catch is the invincibility Tager gains as early as frame 3, so use of this is mostly as a reversal. If Tager is afraid of getting mashed or lacks magnetism on a mixup attempt, 360A can be used instead of 360B as it's only a few frames slower and is still more than unreactable, leaving damage as the only sacrifice. Of course, should Tager have the choice between the two grabs, B is almost always a better option.

With magnetism applied, Tager will pull in the opponent towards him during the startup, which can be extended by holding down A. The button must be manually released to activate the hitbox, or else the opponent just gets pulled towards Tager and will likely punish him.

Naturally for a command grab, the recovery is quite terrible. Whiffing this will typically result in Tager getting counterhit.

B Gigantic Tager Driver

360B

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
0×3, 3724 210000 8 2 29 - -
Although lacking the range of its cousin with or without magnetism, 360B has top class damage.
Brief combos can be performed after for even more damage.

The second of Tager's staple command grabs. This is Tager's go-to mixup, dealing a very high amount of damage.

360B has short range and can't be held down to vacuum magnetized opponents in for nearly as long as the A version, nor is there any invincibility. Instead, the startup is significantly faster and the damage is much higher. This lends itself better to mixups where the opponent is conditioned to respect Tager's pressure, and ideally is also magnetized. If magnetism is applied, Tager should default to using this over 360A in his strings thanks to the significantly heightened reward, exceptions being when Tager wishes to grab a reversal or pushback is too great.

Although the reward on hit seems enticing, it should be kept in mind that 360B is still slower than Tager's jab while also having less range and no invincibility. If a grab is needed to escape pressure, this shouldn't be on the list.

If held down to magnetize opponents towards him, Tager will automatically activate the hitbox if he drags his enemy within proximity—no need for a manual release.

Atomic Collider

623C

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
0, 4625 - 17 4 19 - -
623C's hurtbox extension is far too egregious to reasonably use it as an anti-air.

Anti-air grab. Barely functions, does a lot of damage when it decides to. That damage value is not a typo, but it's always affected by Tager's combo rate so it starts combos for 1850 damage.

Being an anti-air grab, it only hits airborne opponents. Having invincibility on your anti-airs is a privilege only awarded to good characters, so naturally Tager has none at all on this. His extended arm is a massive hurtbox just waiting to be struck by whoever he's trying to grab.

Tager can hold down C to vacuum magnetized opponents towards him, rather generously letting them strike that hurtbox even more easily. Just like 360A, the hitbox does not come out automatically unless Tager's been holding the button down for a long time. A manual release is required to grab someone.

This gets delegated to combos only, and usually at the end of them. Generally results in the opponent being blown fullscreen for absolutely zero oki, especially if, god forbid, you want to apply magnetism with something like 5D. Sometimes used in Tager's resets as well, for when you feel like gimmicks are the only thing that can make the one hit you'll get in the entire match worth it.

A Sledgehammer

236A

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
920 ALL 19 3 21 -2 HB 1~21 Guard P
Clearly inspired by Zangief's Vanishing FlatAlso called "Green/Blue Hand."
Functioned as a projectile-invincible poke. Saw infamy in Street Fighter IV.
, Sledgehammer is intended to work as Tager's counterzoning option. However, anyone he'd truly want to use it against can easily circumvent it or punish Tager's recovery.

You know Green Hand? If you took that and made it way worse, you'd have A Sledgehammer.

A Sledgehammer is yet another move in Tager's arsenal that's way too slow to be helpful. No normals combo into it without a crouching hit thanks to its sluggish speed and range. Given its projectile armor and forward movement, it seems intended to help Tager navigate neutral against zoners, but any experience in those matchups will reveal the uselessness of this move there. Tager is much better off charging up Spark Bolt than risking this approach.

Can be cancelled into Additional Attack during the recovery frames, even on whiff. This is helpful if Tager can combo into it, since it deals superior damage to 3C.

B Sledgehammer

236B

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
1120 ALL 35 6 15 +3 HB 1~40 Guard P
A slower but further moving Sledgehammer. The range makes it more effective, but it can still easily be punished.

An even slower version of Sledgehammer. Meant to blow through zoning spam, but is only okay at doing that.

Goes farther and is friendlier in combos, such as after either of Tager's regular throws, but that's about it. Shares many of the same properties and issues with the other variant despite the increase in range and frame advantage.

Can also be cancelled into Additional Attack during the recovery frames, once again on whiff as well.

Additional Attack

Sledgehammer > 236A

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
1280 HA 24 16 20 -17 HBF
Sledgehammer followup. Performable on whiff and block and hits overhead, but is pathetic in pressure.

Also called "Hammer." An overhead followup to the two Sledgehammers, and rarely useful.

Because it can only be used after Sledgehammer, it's a very predictable mixup option on top of its slow and reactable speed. Additionally it lacks any armor or anything of the sort, so when combined with the speed people can just mash to interrupt it after either Sledge. This isn't even necessary, as Tager is -17 on block and can be punished any way.

Groundbounces on hit that launches the opponent away from Tager for no oki. Can be followed up, but just barely.

Voltec Charge

421B

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
- - - - Duration 39~113 - - 6~16 HBP
Tager's Electric Gauge fills up automatically over time, but Voltec Charge can be used to speed it up in chunks.
It also armors through many attacks.

An armored stance that charges up Tager's Spark Bolt. A surprisingly helpful move.

The armor will cover everything besides Foot attribute attacks and throws, making it highly useful at beating slow, predictable options in neutral and safely gaining some extra Spark Bolt for a nuclear deterrent later. Holding down B will extend both the armor and the charge, and the longer Tager charges the larger the chunk of energy will be. The charge is only gained at the very end however, so greedy charges that get punished won't give Tager any extra gauge for his Spark Bolt.

This is what really should be used against zoners, since Spark Bolt will not only blow through their projectiles, but it'll also grant magnetism and a combo for Tager on hit.

PPAlso known as Proration PointDetermines the hitstun decay value of this move, which adds to the hitstun/untech decay timer and affects subsequent combo length P1Also known as Initial ProrationDamage proration applied to the combo's damage scaling when this move is used as the starter. P2Damage proration applied to future hits when this move is used during any part of a combo. Attack LevelThe attack level for the attack, which determines hit/block stun, hit/block stop, and bonus hitstun on Counter Hit.
- - - -
  • 10F startup when guarding attacks, Electricity Gauge start to increase at 22F
  • guard point is active while holding the button (at most 90F)
  • after releasing button, guard point disappears in 2F and gauge increases in 7F then move stops in 24F
  • gauge increases by 60 at least, increase by 4 per frame, on the 22F or 7F after button release, gauge increases all at once.

Spark Bolt

41236D

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
1100 ALL 13 - Duration48 -1 HBP

The mother lode. A lightning fast projectile that magnetizes and wallbounces, Tager's going to need it a lot for just about everything.

Without a crouching or counterhit, this is the only way Tager is going to get a combo the majority of the time. Spark Bolt comes out very quickly and blows through every other projectile it comes across, making it an excellent counter-zoning option with huge rewards to the point where even the worst zoning will likely have to stop and respect it the moment it is stocked. This is Tager's best move on paper, but the downside is its scarcity.

Spark Bolt can only be used once Tager's Electric Gauge is full, starting at zero at the beginning of the each round. Since Tager depends on it so much for everything, it's safe to say he's much stronger with it and much weaker without it, so always keep track of the Electric Gauge and when the threat of this is available. It's undeniably strong once Tager gets a hold of it, but it should be used wisely. In certain match-ups and situations, his 1~2 passive Spark Bolt charges in a round may be his only chance.

Distortion Drives

Magna Tech Wheel

236236B

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
40×19, 2891 ALL×19, HA 7+12 4, 2×18 (15) 3 72 -56 HB×19, HBF 1~58 Guard All

A big damage super, pulls the opponent in if they're currently magnetized. An actual reversal, but thus move sadly has guard point so your opponent can rapid cancel any hit that this blocks and be safe.

Terra Break

236236B after Magna Tech Wheel

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
3500 ALL 9+25 3 43 -27 HB 1~9 All

Followup from Magna Tech Wheel for even bigger damage. BBCT doesn't have minimum damage however, so this might still be a poor option.

Genesic Emerald Tager Buster

720C

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed. For example a projectile that his Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Inv.Frames where this move is invincible to different attack attributes.
"Guard" indicates guard point instead of regular invulnerability. Specific guard point properties are noted in move descriptions or full frame data notes.
Outside of specific exceptions, "All" means HBFPT and does not include Burst.
0×3, 5620 320000 5+0 5~58 27 - - 1~6 All
  • Pulls the opponent in if they are magnetized. But sadly only after the superflash.
  • Commonly referred to by just the input, "720"

Tager's 720C is ye olde command grab super, anime-style: a fast and high-damage reversal super, that has good range for a grab but thanks to his Drive can be enhanced even further to comedic proportions with Magnetism. In the few close quarters situations that Tager can achieve (or is forced into), this can be a saving grace. When paired with Instant Block and Tager's backdash, even basic frametraps can be turned into the opponent losing over half their remaining health when the butter is churned properly.

...but of course, it's never easy for this guy. The frequency of jump cancellable on-block normals and safety in the air due to air Barrier in CT, especially against Tager who has no good AA game to deter dodging it means that this doesn't get to shine all that often. On the bright side, aside from being a limited punish to blockstrings, 720 is commonly seen on wake-up (and iconically super cancelled into during a tech roll's recovery), or after a whiffed Sledge.

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