BBTag/Merkava

Overview

Starter Guide

Combos

Frame Data

Matchups

Strategy

Resources

Overview

Overview

Merkava sports some pretty huge limbs that can be used to harass the opponent from a safe distance away, and his unique flight ability gives him a lot of room to move around and position himself. His 5A, 214B, and reversal action are all solid anti-airs that contribute to his dominance of the skies. As an assist, he has very somewhat standard but nonetheless good moves, with a flurry punch for general purpose, a fireball for zoning, and an anti-air that ground slams. On the other hand, his big size can easily lead to him being combo food for most opponents, and he doesn't have many options to get the opponent off of him. In addition, he is big and slow without having any traditional counter-balances, like increased backstep invulnerability or hard-hitting attacks.

 Merkava  Merkava is a character that likes to pressure his opponent from at least midrange, and when he gets a hitconfirm, get his reward through very technical combos.

Pros

Cons

• Effective attacks that can reach from footsies range to fullscreen.
• Unique flight mechanic gives great position and safe jump setups.
• Glide attack allows for some tricky mix-ups.
• Strong anti-air game
• Is able to Reverse Beat attacks like other UNIEL characters.

• Tall hurtbox
• Slow moves
• Reverse beating blockstrings does not improve frame advantage
• Weak to zoning

Merkava's FLS grants him the ability to stretch and morph his arms, allowing him to punch and grab from a long distance, turn them into whips to slap opponents, and sprout wings to fly

His FLS also grants him the ability to fly whenever he double jumps or air dashes. Merkava can move up, down, forward, or backward and can cancel into his air dash until he starts his third and final wing flap. His air dash is actually a forward glide that also can hit the opponent. Both his flight stance and his air dash can be cancelled into any air attack at any time.

Merkava
Health
17,000
Prejump
6F
Backdash
37F (1~7F Inv All)
Unique Movement Options
Flight Glide
Fastest Attack
Reversals

Normal Moves

5A

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Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
5A	1500	All	10	5	24	-12	B	7~11 H
5AA	1500	All	8	4	20	-7	B	-
5AAAA	2400	All	18	6	29	-14	B	-

• Head invul
• Jump cancelable on block.

5A is his primary anti-air and one of his best moves to end combo strings with.

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5AA has good range and is also good to end combo strings with

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• Very unsafe on block

5AAA throws the opponent full screen.

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5AAAA can only be done if 5AAA hit the opponent.

5B

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  I, poke

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  I, am incredibly sad that this isn't an overhead.

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Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
5B	1500	All	13	2	22	-7	B	-
5BB	1500	All	15	5	23	-11	B	-
5BBB	1700	All	17	2	29	-12	B	-

• Good Poke

5B is a good mid range poke that is safe if used from a decent distance

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5BB is safe if done from a distance but can be punished by fast characters up close.

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5BBB is also safe if done from a distance. Very punishable up close and does not connect out of 2BB on block, someone can reversal after 2BB if 2BBB is done

5C

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
800+	High	26	3	18	-4	H

2A

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
1000	All	7	3(6)2	14	-2	F

• Does not hit low
• Jump and Grab cancelable

Another one of Merkava’s safest moves on block, crouched Merkava slaps the floor twice. Use to end block strings.

2B

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
1500×2	Low	13	2(6)4	16	-3	F

2B has 2 hitboxes once on the way there and the other on the way back. This hits low and is generally safe. The 2nd hit is larger than the first and also vacuums.

2C

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
1300×2	Low, All	12	7(14)3	24	-8	F

• Launches on second hit

This knocks up and leads to big combos. This move is not safe if push blocked and can be punished. Use if attack lands or only first hit. The second hit isnt a low, and hits mid instead with foot property.

j.A

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Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
j.A	1500	High	10	2, 1	27	-	H	-
j.AA	1500	High	9	2	17	-	H	-

Paired with his flight this is a really good button. His primary air to air tool.

j.B

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
1700	High	15	4	Until L+7L		H

Can be used for instant overheads, but is a bit finicky with positioning, experiment to find the sweet spot for it.

j.C

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
1700	High	14	Until landing	22L	-3~-7	H

• Advantage based on immediate j.C; Lowest possible j.C hit is -3

This move is actually an overhead, so j.C can be used as an instant overhead. There is a lot of landing recovery, but it can be special cancelled so it's not as unsafe as it seems, and you can actually combo off this solo with j.214C. If the opponent blocks this, your pressure is likely over.

Universal Moves

Ground Throw

5B+C

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  I, grab and slam you around

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
0, 500×4	Throw	7-30	3	23		T

• 100% minimum damage

Hitstun after the opponent lands from throw is longer than it might seem at first glace, can easily combo off of it with a dash

I, Penetrate the Clear Skies

5A+D (Air OK)

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  I, EX Snake Strike

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Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
AD	500×10	Air Unblockable	11	2×10	26L	-19	B	1~20 All
j.AD	800×5	All	12	2×5	30L	-	H	1~21 All

• Usually at higher disadvantage due to earlier hits pushing back too much for final hit to connect

Skills

I, Drill Through

236A/B

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Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
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B	450×8	All	17	2×8	31	-16	B

A version has very little startup and is safe from a distance, will miss in mid range block strings.

B version has a little bit of startup and lunges forward and best used in combos, very punishable.

I, Capture and Devour

214A/B

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  I, Active Switch Crossup With This

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Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
214A	1000, 0, 500×3	All	15	2-16*	26-31/54*	-8 ~ -13	B	-
214B	1000, 0, 500×3	All	15	2-16*	20-25/43*	-2 ~ -7	B	-

• Enters recovery on block; adds a frame of recovery for every 2 frames spent active; additional 23 frames recovery on whiff

Merkava extends his arm full screen and latches onto the opponent wherever they were on hit. On block, he does not travel to the opponent, but on hit he will do a lengthy animation that can be followed up with the help of your partner. Opponents cannot ground forward tech through Merkava after the knockdown, so it's useful in the corner to lock them down.

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• Enters recovery on block; adds a frame of recovery for every 2 frames spent active; additional 18 frames recovery on whiff

Similar to the A version but this one hits at a 45 degree angle upward.

I, Breath Out

j.214A/B

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Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
j.214A	1500	All	19	Until Hit	Total: 49+8L	-8	P1	-
j.214B	1500	All	23	Until Hit	Total: 53+4L	-5	P1	-

• A version has 8f forced landing recovery; B version has 4f forced landing recovery
• Advantage based on lowest possible use

I, Spring to the Sky

88

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  I, Might Do A Crossup

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.

• Flaps three times before automatically ending
• Merkava will do a small midair hop to indicate flight is about to end.

Fly that can be executed with any 2 jump motions before landing. A very good option for Merkava and has ton of uses for mixups, pressure, etc

I, Soar the Sky

j.44 or j.66

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  I, Control the Skies

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Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
j.66	1500	All	20	24	11	-	H	-
j.44	1500	All	25	16	11	-	H	-

• Can be cancelled to a normal on whiff

Travels very far and also has a hitbox. Used in combination with moves to apply pressure. Used both to approach and help zone.

Given the size of Merkava's air normals, this can let you take over a lot the screen. Ability to use this with the aerial backdash lets you attack while retreating.

Extra Skills

EX I, Drill Through

236C

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
350×16	All	13	2×16	25	-10	B

Merkava's EX punch attack does more damage, goes farther faster, and keeps the opponent blocking for a pretty long time which makes it useful to switch to a partner while he does the long animation.

EX I, Capture and Devour

214C

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
1000, 0, 500×5	All	15	1-8*	26-31/54*	-8 ~ -13	B

• Enters recovery on block; adds a frame of recovery for every 2 frames spent active; additional 23 frames recovery on whiff

EX I, Breath Out

j.214C

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
1500×3	All	22	Until Hit	Total: 42+4L	+20	P1

• 4f forced landing recovery; Advantage based on lowest possible use

Partner Skills

5P

I, Drill Through

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  I, ORA ORA ORA

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
550×6	All	(18)+13	1×6	31	-15	B

Neutral partner skill with a good amount of lockdown. Has a rather short animation and screen presence on whiff though.

6P

I, Breath Out

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  I, Keep the zoners out

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
1500×3	All	(18)+36	Until hit	Total: (18)+75+16L		P

This can mainly be used for helping approach because of it’s slow speed or applying range on zoners. Don't use it in combos if you can help it - each hit applies proration separately so hitting the opponent with 2 or 3 of the fireballs really lowers your combo damage.

4P

5A

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
1500	All	(18)+12	5	24	-12	B

• Hard knockdown on hit

While useful for extending combos because of the hard knockdown, it doesn't see much use outside of punishing Cross Bursts.

Distortion Skills

I, Resentfully Rage

236B+C

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
670×20 [640×25]	All	1+(60 Flash)+11	4×20 [4×25]	54	-37	B	1~22 All

• Minimum damage: 93*20 (1860)
• Minimum Enhanced damage: 83*25 (2075)

Merkava flails his arms around wildly, covering a large area but is super unsafe.

I, Frolic

214B+C (Air OK)

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Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
214BC	1000, 0, 400×5, 1500, 3100 [1000, 0, 400×5, 1000×3, 3200]	All	1+(24 Flash)+10	12	39L	-32	H	1~12 All
j.214BC	1000, 0, 400×5, 1500, 3100 [1000, 0, 400×5, 1000×3, 3200]	All	1+(24 Flash)+10	Until L	25L	-	H	1~12 All

• Minimum damage: 200, 80*5, 300, 1054 (1954)
• Minimum Enhanced damage: 200, 80*5, 200*3, 928 (2128)

Merkava jumps into the air, grabs the opponent, jumps into the air and then slams them onto the ground. Can be used in the air. Use to finish off combos from the air.

Distortion Skill Duo

I, Resentfully Rage

P during Partner's Distortion Skill

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
100×20 [100×25]	All	1+(96 Flash)+1	4×20 [4×25]	54	-37	B	1~13 All

• Minimum Damage: 2000 / 2500 during Resonance Blaze/Cross Combo

Party hard if you think your opponent has less or around 2k (2.5k) HP.

Astral Heat

I, Overrun

222B+C

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  I, Monch

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	AttributesAttributes this attack possesses. Some attacks are invincible to attacks of certain attributes.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility, and what attribute(s) this invincibility applies to.
6666, 0×6, 42334	All	1+(76 Flash)+10	4	34	-17	B	1~14 All

• Minimum damage 100% (49000)

Merkava reaches forward to initiate the attack. After landing the attack he begins to eat the opponent. Can be used in most situations other supers would be used

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