Flame Choke

Flame Choke is the side special move of Ganondorf in all of his appearances since . It replaces his original side special move, Gerudo Dragon, from .
==Uses==
Flame Choke involves Ganondorf charging forward, grabbing any opponents in the way, choking them with dark energy, and slamming them to the ground. Flame Choke always inflicts the same amount of knockback when used. If Ganondorf uses Flame Choke while in the air, he grabs the opponent, leaps up, and slams them to the ground; during this, the player can also slightly alter the move's path. If Ganondorf falls off of a ledge while using Flame Choke, he enters a helpless state, which also occurs in midair when the move ends.
In only, opponents cannot interfere with Ganondorf using Flame Choke.
Flame Choke has two variations in : Flame Wave and Flame Chain. With Flame Wave, Ganondorf grabs an opponent in the path and throws them into the air. With Flame Chain, Ganondorf deals multiple hits while charging into opponents in his path, but he cannot grab them while in this state.
==Gallery==
Flame Choke SSBB.png|Flame Choke in