Marvel vs Capcom 2/Dan

Introduction

MvC2 is an interesting game for Dan, as he isn't the worst character in the game. That being said, he's still not great. He does have some pretty good combos and hit-confirms, but they're very situational. If you want to play Dan to any serious effect, you need to learn to use his Dankūkyaku.

Colors

First row: LP, HP, A1. Second row: LK, HK, A2.

Moves List

Normal Moves

	Frames	Advantage	Cancel	Block	Hitbox			Notes
Standing
	3/4/3		C		File:Dan-mvc2-lp.png
	4/6/12		C		File:Dan-mvc2-mp.png
	12/12/8		C					Can be cancelled during startup, like s.HK
	4/4/8		C
	6/10/12		C
	15/4/12		C					Can actually be cancelled during its startup, just like s.HP
Crouching
	3/4/4		C
	4/4/16		C
	4/12/12		C					Sends your opponent up at about a 75 degree angle. Hold forward while superjumping to ensure you meet them in the air.
	5/6/8		C
	5/6/8		C
	6/6/26		C
Jump
	5/10/10		C
	5/8/2		C
	14/6/4		C
	9/7/9		C
	8/10/4		C
	8/8/10		C

Special Moves

Name

Command

Damage

Special Properties (glossary)

Gadouken

+

12 (both versions)

Dan throws an energy ball which dissipates immediately. Functions a bit more like a long-ranged command normal than a Hadoken, but still good in combos.

Kouryuken

+

16(LP)/18(HP)

A dragon punch that lacks invincibility. This, combined with its lack of range, makes it more useful as a combo element than a reversal. However, it becomes fully invincible every 4th use, in which case Dan flashes white.

Dankūkyaku

+

14(LK)/16(HK)

Dan leaps forward and delivers a flying kick. Light version hits once, heavy hits three times. Both versions make nice combo enders.

Premium Sign

+

2 (first hit), 8(LK)/9(HK)

Dan writes your opponent an autograph and tosses it at them. Long startup and pitiful damage, but can be cancelled into any of Dan's supers before the move ends.

Super Moves

Name

Command

Damage

Special Properties (glossary)

Shinku Gadouken

+ +

43 (max)

Can be comboed into itself in the corner, with the right timing. Very tight DHC timing.

Hisshō Buraiken

+ +

40 (max)

Great for DHC, switch to a ground super on the 9th or 10th hit for optimal damage.

Kouryu Rekka

+ +

10 (hit 1)/ 30 (hit 2)

If cancelled from sweep, second hit is guaranteed.

Otoko Michi

, , , ,

100

One of the most high damage supers in the game, at the cost of leaving Dan with a single point of health

Chouhatsu Densetsu (Legendary Taunt)

, + Start

0

Theoretically could be DHCed from to trick an opponent.

Assist Moves

Name

Damage

Cross-Over Combination

Alpha Counter

Notes

Gadouken

Shinku Gadouken

Gadouken

Not bad, can be used up close.

Kouryuken

Kouryu Rekka

Kouryuken

Can be used as a "get off me". Close range, and with the possibility of complete invincibility. Dan's best assist.

Premium Sign

Hisshō Buraiken

Dankūkyaku

Easily his worst assist. High start up and recovery, low damage. Don't use.

The Basics

Combos

- Any Standing normal > qcb + HK

- Crouch LK > Cr.MK > qcb + HK

- Crouch LK > Cr.MK > Cr.HP > sj.LP > sj.MP > sj.MK > qcb + HK

- Jump LP > MP > Standing LP > Standing MP > qcf + LP

- Jump LP > MP > Standing LP or LK > Standing LK

- Jump LP > Standing LP > Standing MP > HK

- Jump LP > LP \/ d.s.LK > s.LK XX qcf + P

- Jump LP > LK \/ d.s.LP > s.LK > c.HK

- Jump LK > LP \/ d.s.LP > s.LP XX qcf + PP

- Corner Jump LK > LP \/ d.s.LP > s.LK > c.HP /\ sj.LP > sj.LK > sj.LP > sj.LK XX qcb + LK, f + HP

- Jump LP > LP \/ f,d,df + LP XX qcf + KK

- Jump LK > LP \/ d.s.LP > s.LK > c.HK XX qcf + KK

- Corner Jump HK \/ d.s.LP > s.LP XX qcf + LP XX qcf + PP, (f,f) qcb + KK \/ c.LK > c.HP /\ sj.LP > sj.LK > sj.LP > sj.LK > sj.HP > sj.HK

Extras

Hidden Intro

Hold down LP before the match starts, and instead of the usual intro animation, Dan will fall to the ground and lose his sandals. This is carried over from MSHvSF, without the explosion.

Taunt Super Finish Screen

If you kill them with Premium Sign (either on point or with Dan as an assist), you will get a Super Finish screen.