Falco (V)

Falco (ファルコ, Falco), Star Fox's ace pilot, makes his fourth appearance as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. V. He was confirmed alongside fellow Melee newcomers Peach, Ganondorf, Marth, Ice Climbers, and Mr. Game & Watch in the October 2017 Nintendo Direct presentation. Like Fox, his appearance is pretty much the same as it was in Star Fox Zero.
Falco is now voiced in English by Steve Blum, replacing Mark Lund from SSB4, whilst Hisao Ewaga, who recorded new lines, reprises his role from the previous games in the Japanese release.
==How to unlock==
Complete one of the following:
*Play 25 Vs. Matches
*Beat Adventure Mode without continuing
After completing either option, you must fight and defeat Falco in Corneria City.
==Changes from Smash 4==
===Aesthetics===
Falco's appearance is based on that in Star Fox Zero.
Like every other veteran, Falco now appears much more vibrant and his appearance is more based off its appearance in its games with a small realistic touch.
===Attributes===
Falco has become slower.
===Ground Attacks===
Smash Attack power slightly increased.
===Aerial Attacks===
Back air power and knockback slightly increased.
===Grabs and Throws===
Pummels do increased damage.
Down Throw has changed to a drill kick-style throw.
===Special Moves===
Falco Phantasm's afterimages have become outlines, to distinguish it from Fox Illusion.
Fire Bird's flames have turned blue, to further distinguish it from Fire Fox.
==Special Moves==
Move 	Name 	Damage 	Description
Neutral Special	Blaster 	3% 	Falco fires his blaster. Unlike Fox's Blaster, it is slow but there is a 1/100 chance this will stun the opponent. The blaster fires a bit faster in the air, although not really noticeable.
Side Special 	Falco Phantasm	7% (ground), 6% (airborne opponents when used in air) 	Falco becomes invisible and suddenly dashes through opponents, leaving behind after-images. Unlike Fox Illusion, Falco Phantasm will launch airborne opponents straight downwards on contact, and it has faster startup.
Up Special 	Fire Bird 	2% (charging loop), 3% (launch hit 1), 2% (launch hits 2-8), 2% (launch hit 9)	Falco charges up and suddenly fires himself in one of many directions, depending on what direction is held. This attack hits multiple times.
Down Special 	Reflector 	5% (reflector), 1.2x (reflection) 	Falco activates his Reflector and kicks it away from him, reflecting any projectiles and shocking any enemies it comes in contact with. It then returns to him as if magnetized. The move can be used as a poking tool that trips low-damage opponents and can start combos.
Final Smash 	Landmaster 	12%/11%/10%/8% (movement), 10% (roll), 8%/12% (shot) 	Falco calls in a Landmaster. Like Fox's Landmaster, Falco's version can shoot laser blasts and damage opponents while maneuvering around. Falco's version more aerial mobility than Fox's, but it has weaker blasts and doesn't last for long.
==Animations and Misc.==
===Taunts===
Up - Poses by standing on one foot with his wing raised before saying "Come at me!"
Side - Kicks his Reflector around like a hacky sack and says "Piece of cake!" before catching it.
Down - Spins once and crosses one wing before saying "Hands off my prey!"
Smash Taunt - When fighting as Falco on the Lylat Cruise stage, quickly tap down on the directional pad once and he will kneel down and seem as though he is trying to communicate with someone through a device, and then stand back up, at which point a conversation will begin with another character from the Star Fox universe.
===Character Selection Screen Animation===
Character Select - Falco jumps high in the air, and lands down in front of the screen facing the left or right.
Stage Select - He then thrusts his wing forward, saying "It's on!"
===On Screen Appearance===
Ejects from an upside-down Arwing. Nearly identical to Fox, Wolf, and Dovahkiin's appearance.
===Victory Animations===
Crosses arms and looks away, saying "You aren't worth the trouble."
Performs a rapid series of kicks and then poses, saying "Had enough already?" If Fox is present during the match, there is a chance he will instead say "You're off your game, Fox!"
Jumps high into the air and then performs a crouching pose upon descending to the ground.
===Losing Animation===
Falco is seen clapping.
===Crowd Cheer===
“Fal-co!”
===Victory Theme===
A victory theme directly from Brawl and SSB4 based on that of the main theme of Star Fox 64, most specifically the title screen theme.
===Idle Poses===
Slightly turns to his side.
Moves his wing in front of his face.
==Palette Swaps and Alternate Costume w/Palette Swap==
 	Color 	Origin/Description
Default	Blue 	Falco’s Regular Appearance
Second 	Orange 	His orange pants resemble his appearance in Star Fox 64 and Star Fox 64 3D
Third 	Red 	Resembles his default outfit from Star Fox: Assault.
Fourth 	Black 	"Dark Falco" costume from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Fifth 	Light Blue	Falco with light colored clothes and red shoes.
Sixth 	Green 	A green coloration of Falco
==Trivia==
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