
Gouken
Being one of Goutetsu's two students, alongside his brother Gouki, Gouken realized the dangerous nature of the art of Ansatsuken (the Assassin's Fist) and was determined to pass its teachings along... but only after removing its "killing intent" called Satsui no Hado. However, Gouki, now known as Akuma, became consumed by the Satsui no Hado and challenged Gouken to a death match, during which he killed Gouken. However, Gouken had mastered a secret technique that allowed him to separate his soul from his body, so while Akuma managed to destroy Gouken's body, his spirit remained. After the spirit had rebuilt Gouken's body, Gouken returned to not only face Akuma once again, but to ensure that his students, Ryu and Ken, continue to avoid the Satsui no Hado.
In a nutshell
Gouken is a tricky character. His gameplan is never obvious and, while he has a huge set of different tools at his disposal, knowing what to do with them can be extremely tricky. Using Gouken really requires a high level of adapting to your opponent and countering what it is they want to do. Gouken's damage output is extremely high, and some combos in the corner can easily lead to resets and dizzies, which pretty much spells the end for your opponent that Round.
Ultra SFIV Changes
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Frame Data (At A Glance)
More detailed Frame Data Table at bottom of page.
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Moves
Standing Close Normals
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | Close lp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | Close mp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | Close hp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | Close lk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | Close mk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | Close hk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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Standing Far Normals
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | lp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | mp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | hp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | lk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | mk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | hk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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Crouching Normals
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | d + lp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | d + mp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | d + hp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | d + lk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | d + mk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | d + hk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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Neutral Jump Attacks
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | u + lp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | u + mp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | u + hp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | u + lk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | u + mk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | u + hk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ |
Angled Jump Attacks
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | ub / uf + lp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | ub / uf + mp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | ub / uf + hp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | ub / uf + lk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | ub / uf + mk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | ub / uf + hk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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Unique Attacks
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | f + mp |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | (in air) d + mk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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Focus Attacks
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | mp + mk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | mp + mk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | mp + mk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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Throws
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | f or n + lp + lk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | b + lp + lk |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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Special Moves
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | qcf + p ex | Hold p to charge |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | qcf + hold p ex |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | dp + p ex armorbreak |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | qcb + k ex |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | (in air) qcb + k ex | ex version can be controlled with b or f |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} |
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File:No image.png | dp + k ex |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | No input after performing Hyakkishu |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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File:No image.png | p | Perform during Hyakkishu |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} |
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File:No image.png | k | Perform during Hyakkishu |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | lp + lk | Perform during Hyakkishu |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | rdp + p ex | Counters only against certain attacks; lp counters low, mp counters mid, hp counters upper body attacks; EX version counters any height; |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} |
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File:No image.png |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | ||
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Super Combo
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | qcf qcf + p |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
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Ultra Combos
Name | Nickname | Command | Notes | |
File:No image.png | qcf qcf + 3p |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} | |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ | ||||
File:No image.png | qcf qcf + 3k | Hold 3k to charge up to 5 levels; Repeatedly inputting directions during charge can increase level up to 2 levels; Causes stun damage even on block |
(No uses/strategies) |
{{{6}}} |
~~ Uses and Strategies ~~ |
The Basics
Combos
Strategy
Matchups
Frame Data