Pokken Tournament DX/Suicune

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Introduction

Suicune is a bulky fighter with tools to help him fight within close quarters or at a range. His strengths include rewarding anti-airs, strong pokes, and utilizing cancels for a powerful mix-up game. In field phase, Suicune has great defensive moves and projectiles that keep opponents on their toes. In duel phase, he can switch between solid zoning to make enemies approach, or bait opponents up close for rewarding confirms. Overall, Suicune is a sturdy character that excels when you have your game-plan ready.

Despite his strengths, Suicune does come with some weaknesses. In general, he requires taking risks in order to deal sizable amounts of damage. He is very momentum based and can fall if he loses small neutral exchanges. In field, his projectiles can be avoided by opponents walking sideways, so this phase requires some creativity. In duel phase, Suicune's quicker attacks lack reward so he must win a series of small exchanges or go for risky reads.

Suicune #PTDX_SUI
Vitals
HP	630
Shield Health	600 SH (Normal)
Synergy Gauge	200 CC
Burst Mode Duration	840F (14 sec)
Movement
Back Dash	33F (1-8F Strike and Throw invuln, Cancelable on Frame 25)
Side Dash	41F (5-14F Projectile invuln, Cancelable on Frame 25)
Forward Dash	25F (Cancelable on Frame 17)
Unique Movement Options	None
Stances
High Stance	Removes Debuffs Quicker.
Low Stance	High invuln. on Frame 1

General Moves

Burst Mode
Attack Type	Damage	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Total Frames	Hit Adv.	Block	Properties
Strike (projectile)	0	-12	Mid	BA*(projectile)	i18	48	+8	0	1-48F Total invuln, Pierce

Icy Wind is always Level 3. j.Y and Hail both create more projectiles.

Y+B Grab Attack
Attack Type	Damage	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block
Grab	FP 60 / DP 90	12	Ground only	1	i15	53	FP Shift (+8) / DP Shift	Grab

X+A Counter Attack
Version	Attack Type	Damage	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
X+A Counter Attack	Counter (strike)	70	3	Mid Low	5	i35	73	+8	-12	1-28F Counter Armor, Followup Cancelable on Frame 48
[X+A] Counter Attack	Counter (strike)	100	3	Mid Low	5	i55	93	FP Shift (Knockdown) / DP Knockdown	-8	1-48F Counter Armor, Pierce, Followup Cancelable on Frame 68
X+A > Y Counter Attack: Followup	Counter (strike)	80	3	Mid High	6	i19	85	FP Shift (Launch) / DP Launch	-36	1-13 Counter Armor, Airborne on Frame 20

Suicune is put into a counter state from frame 1-28 (48 if charged). Counter pierces when fully charged. Can be dash canceled by inputting a direction and R. Followup can be used on its own if Y is pressed while charging. If followed up after a CA, the initial CA will have no PSP (0, 3 PSP).

Burst Attack: True Sheer Cold
Version	Attack Type	Damage	PSP	Height	Priority	Impact	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Burst Attack: True Sheer Cold	Counter (projectile)	170 (60)	12	Mid	S+	i23	51	Knockdown	+8	1-18F Counter Armor, 19-40F Total invuln, Pierce
Burst Attack: True Sheer Cold (Counter)	Counter (projectile)	224 (60)	12	Mid	S+	i16	44	Knockdown	+8	1-11F Counter Armor, 12-33F Total invuln, Pierce

Suicune surrounds itself with an icy barrier that expands over time. Burst Attack Activates immediately and deals additional damage if an attack hits the counter armor.

Field Phase Moves

nY
Attack Type	Damage	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
Normal (projectile)	38 / 28 (Scatter)	Special Mid / Mid (Scatter)	6	i19	9	56	-11	-18	Scatters on Frame 40 or on hit, Special Cancelable on Frame 29, fY Cancelable on Frame 39

A multihit water ball projectile that travels in a straight line. After a certain distance, the projectile scatters into multiple small hits.

sY
Version	Attack Type	Damage	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
sY	Normal (projectile)	20	Special Mid	6	i23	9	63	+3 / 0 (s[Y])	-16 / -10 (s[Y])	N/A
sYY	Normal (projectile)	20 each	Special Mid	6	i62	N/A	115	+1 / -1 (s[Y])	-20 / -11 (s[Y])	fY Cancelable on Frame 105

Suicune dodges to the side, creating a water ball projectile. After a short time, the water ball morphs into an arrow-shaped projectile which is then shot forward. Holding sY causes the projectile to remain shape, and track down the opponent at a slower speed. sYY creates two water ball projectiles.

fY / nYY / sYYY
Attack Type	Damage	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block
Normal (projectile)	80	Mid	8	i19	9	55	Shift (Launch)	-9

A long distance waterfall attack that travels in a straight line. This move can hit both grounded and mid-air opponents.

bY
Version	Attack Type	Damage	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block
bY	Normal (projectile)	20	Mid	8	i27	9	60	+6	-3
b[Y]	Normal (projectile)	40, 40, 40	Mid	9	i47	9	80	+86	+77

Creates an ice wall that slowly travels forward and absorbs projectiles. Can be charged to create a larger, multihit ice wall that lasts longer. The ice wall vanishes after a certain amount of time, or after all hits connect/are blocked. bY has one hit. b[Y] has three hits. The hits from b[Y] do not combo, and is not a blockstring either. Can act between the hits.

j.Y
Attack Type	Damage	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Recovery	Hit Adv	Block
Normal (projectile)	30, 30	Mid	8	i60	9	Until landing +36	+70	+58

Suicune flips around in the air, spawning a giant bubble above the opponent. The bubble lands on the opponent, exploding upon contact.

Homing Attack
Version	Attack Type	Damage	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Total Frames	Hit Adv	Block	Properties
X Homing Attack 1	Normal	20	Mid Low	4	i21	1	47	0	+8	Block or Jump Cancelable on Frame 1
XX Homing Attack 2	Normal	40	Mid	5	i46	N/A	78	+4	-4	Airborne on Frame 48
XXX Homing Attack 3	Normal	60	Mid	5	i76	N/A	112	Shift (+8)	-8	Airborne
XX[X] Homing Attack 3	Normal	90	Mid	6	i96	N/A	132	Shift (+8)	+24	Pierce, Guard Break

Suicune homes in on the opponent and does a headbutt. Can be canceled with block or jump. If Homing Attack 2 was blocked, there is a 22 Frame window to punish a charged Homing Attack 3.

j.X
Attack Type	Damage	Height	Priority	Impact	Throw Crush Frame	Recovery	Hit Adv	Block
Normal (strike)	80	Mid High	6	i21	1	Until landing +27	Shift (Knockdown)	-8

Suicune gallops in the air and homes in on the opponent. Getting in proximity of the opponent (or after a set distance), Suicune dives headfirst to the ground.

Weak Moves

2Y
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	30	0	Low	i11	+8	-4

Two tail swipes that hit low to the ground. Invincible against Highs on frame 1. Throw crush.

4Y
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	80	3	Mid Low, Mid	i11	Knockdown	-12

Suicune lunges forward and does a headbutt. Throw crush. Launches if Its a critical hit. Creates a hard knockdown against grounded opponents. Against smaller characters when they're knocked down, 4Y can be used to cross-up. Invincible against Highs on frame 1. Invincible against Lows on frame 9.

5Y
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	38	0	Mid Low	i19	0	-8

A flurry of tail attacks. Each having multiple hits. Special / 2X cancelable.

5YY
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	34	0	Mid	i19	0	-8

Special cancelable.

5YYY
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	32	2, 2	Mid	i19	+8	-12

Each individual hit from 5YYY can be special canceled.

6Y
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	62	0	Mid	i19	0	-20

Suicunes winds-up to perform a donkey kick attack.

6YY
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	52	4	Mid	i19	Launch	-12

Launches the opponent.

8Y
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	60	3	Mid	i15	+20	-8

An upwards headbutt that launches if Its a critical hit. Invincible against Highs and Mid Highs on frame 5. Special cancelable.

j.Y
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	36	0	Mid High	i15	+24	+12

A water gun projectile that is fired diagonally downwards. In Burst Mode, j.Y fires an extra projectile.

Strong Moves

2X
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	80	3	Low	i15	Knockdown	-16

A multitude of hits from Suicune's tail that has considerable knockback on block. Invincible against Highs on frame 1.

5X / 6X
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	80	4	M	i23	+8	-8

Creates a water pillar that can be placed up close or from a distance. Launches if Its a critical hit. Can be canceled with R.

8X
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	80	1 each hit	Mid High	i23	+8	+4

A spinning attack that is invincible against Lows on frame 1. Can input 7X to move backwards, or 9X to move forwards. Throw crush.

j.X
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	60	0	Mid High	i26	+24	-4

Suicune dives headfirst to the ground.

Pokemon Moves

]A[ Icy Wind
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	50 (13) / 72 (20) / 80 (22)	0	Mid Low	i54 / i54 / i46	Launch	+4 / +12 / +12

Suicune sends out a tornado that chases down the opponent. The move powers up the longer Its charged. In Burst Mode, Icy Wind will always be level three. Can be canceled with R.

2A Hail
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	20 (8)	0	M	i73	+47	+39

After Its initial startup, two waves of Hail fall from above. Inputting 1A changes the placement to be closer to Suicune. Inputting 3A changes the placement to be farther away from Suicune. In Burst Mode, three waves of Hail fall.

4A Mirror Coat
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Counter	140 (40)	5	Mid Low	i19	Launch	-16

Suicune goes into a counter armor state from frame 11-40. The counter armor only protects Suicune from projectiles. Coming in contact with an opponent's projectile, Suicune lets out an attack similar to Hydro Pump. Counter pierces.

5A Aurora Beam
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	60 (15)	5	Special Mid	i27	-8	-28

Suicune fires a beam that covers the entire length of the stage. In Field Phase, the trajectory can be changed.

6A Hydro Pump
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	130 (36)	5	Mid Low	i51	Launch	-24

A blast of water that covers the entire length of the stage. In Field Phase, the trajectory can be changed. Can be canceled with R.

8A Aurora Beam: Upwards
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	72	5	Aerial	i21	Launch	N/A

An anti-air variant of Aurora Beam that can only hit opponents that are airborne. Invincible against Highs and Mid Highs on frame 1.

j.A Blizzard
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	160 (48)	5	Mid	i46	Knockdown / Stun*	+4

Suicune fires a multihit blast of ice from above. Afterwards, Suicune drops downwards to where Blizzard was fired. Can be canceled with R. * In Burst Mode, Blizzard freezes the opponent in place.

Combos

Field Phase


nX

• nXXX (120 Damage)

nY

• nY > fY (39 Damage)

• nY > nA (54 Damage)

sY

• sYY > fY (140 damage)

jY

• jy > nA (120 Damage)

• jY > nXXX (180 Damage)

• jY > fA (190 Damage)

• jY > ]A1[ W! > b[Y] > nXXX (257 Damage)

]A1[

• ]A1[ W! > b[Y] > nXXX (214 Damage)

• ]A1[ W! > b[Y] > nYfA (238 Damage)

Does not work on Suicune, Sceptile, and Gardevoir


Duel Phase


5Y

• 5Y2X (101 Damage)

• 5Y2X W! > 5X > 8Y9A (281 Damage)

• 5YYY5A (146 Damage)

• (Aerial) 5YYY8A > 5YYY8A > 5YYY8A (240 Damage)

8Y

• 8Y5A (108 Damage)

• 8Y6A (164 Damage)

• (Aerial/Crit) 8Y > 5YYY8A > 5YYY8A (196/254 Damage)

• 8Y6A W! > 6jY > 5YY9A (283 Damage)

• (Crit) 8Y W! > 7A > 5YY9A (278 Damage)

4Y

• (Crit) 4Y2X (140 Damage)

• 4Y W! > 5X > 8Y9A (226 Damage)

• (Aerial) 4Y > 5YYY8A > 5YYY8A (160 Damage)

6Y

• 6YY > 5YYY8A > 5YYY8A (200 Damage)

• 6YY W! > 9X > 4Y (254 Damage)

jY

• jY > 6YY > 4Y > 6YY > 5YYY8A (163 Damage)

• jY > 2X W! > 5X > 8Y9A (252 Damage)

2X

• 2X W! > 5X > 8Y9A (281 Damage)

• (Spaced) 2X W! > 6X > 2X (224 Damage)

5X

• (Aerial/Crit) 5X > 5YYY8A > 5YYY8A (221/258 Damage)

6X

• (Aerial) 6X > 8A > 8A (176 Damage)

• (Crit) 6X > 6X > 9A (208 Damage)

jX

• jX > 6YY > 4Y > 6YY > 5YYY8A (203 Damage)

• jX W! > 2X > 5X > 8Y9A (281 Damage)

jA

• jA W! > 5X > 2X (304 Damage)

8A

• (Up Close Aerial) 8A > 5YYY8A > 5YYY8A (245 Damage)

• (Midscreen Aerial) 8A > 8A > 8A (192 Damage)

1A

• 1A > 6YY > 5YYY8A > 5YYY8A (206 Damage)

]A[

• ]A1[ W! > 7A > 8Y9A (210 Damage)

CA

• [CA-Y] W! > 8Y9A (234 Damage)

Notable Players

• ALLISTER (NA): Twitch, Twitter, YouTube

• Buntan (JP): Twitter

• Burnside (NA): Twitch, Twitter

• Elm (JP): Twitter

• Fabilous (EU): Twitter

External Resources

Pokken Arena: Suicune

Frame Data: Suicune