Kyo

> *This article is about Kyo's appearance in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch. For other uses, see Kyo.*
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## Character Statistics

### Has a Tether

No

**Kyo** （きょ, *Kyō*) is a playable newcomer in Super Smash Bros. Switch, being the original representative of *the King of Fighters* series, as well as the second SNK representative after Terry Bogard (the star of Fatal Fury who is also a supporting character in KOF). He was chosen as a "rival" to Capcom's Ryu, and was one of the last minute characters to be included into the game's final roster of Season 2. He is voice provided by Tomoaki Maeno in Japanese, and Sonny Straits in English.

His design is taken straight from the first game in the series, having a few design cues from his appearances in the more recent KOF games, specifically KOF XIV. His moveset is taken from the multitude of attacks and techniques he showcases throughout his series, with an exclusive "MAX Gauge" mechanic to mimic the KOF games themselves.

## Attributes

Kyo, like his main game, is a character who's difficult to master and plays like his home series’ original 2D/2.5D fighting game area when facing an opponent 1v1 like other characters originate from 2D/2.5D. To fit in Smash-style gameplay, Kyo is mostly based on his projectile style, with a bit from R. Stats-wise, he's a heavyweight with a high running speed, and a low jump, a lot like a faster Roy. Kyo has a low gravity, and somewhat fast falling speed, allowing him to have wide, and quick dash jumps. Kyo is also pretty tall, meaning he has a wide hitbox.

Kyo's main strength is his extensive combo game, as most of his attacks are able to cancel into each other, similar to his orignal games. This is his special trait, called the Magic Series. If Kyo hits with an attack, there's a set number of frames before he can use another attack right when it collides with an opponent, for example, if his side tilt hits an opponent, Kyo would be able to chain it into another move. Being able to combo into different attacks is his main game plan, as he can rack up huge amounts of damage in little time if he's allowed to.

This also leads his weakness, as Kyo needs to be able to combo his opponent to deal considerable damage, and as his opponent's percentage rises, this will be harder to do. When this happens, Kyo as to play a "hit and chase" game in order to link into his KO moves.

## Special Abilities

As Kyo attacks his opponent, a special gauge above his HUD will increase, similar to Goku's blast stocks. This is called the MAX Gauge, and as it increases, it allows Kyo to perform special/super EX moves. Once the MAX Gauge is full, press downward twice to enter MAX Mode.

Kyo also has a spot dodge attack, backwards side special and super special move gimmicks from his fellow SNK representative Terry Bogard.

## Moveset

### Ground Moves

 Forward Air
 Back Air
 Up Air
 Down Air

### Grabs

 Forward Throw
 Back Throw
 Up Throw
 Down Throw

### Other Attacks

 100% Ledge Attack
 Floor Attack

 **Final Smash** | Ura 1127-Shiki: Yaegaki

### Super Special Moves

* *Ura 108-Shiki: Orochi Nagi* (↓ ↙ ← ↙ → + attack/special) -
* *Saishuu Kessen Ougi: Mu Shiki* (↓ ↘ → ↓ ↘ → + attack/special) -

### On-Screen Appearance

Kyo flips onto the stage and holds out a fist of fire, closing it and then says "Let's go!" as he prepares out on his idle stance.

### Taunts

* Side -

* Up -

* Down - Kyo puts a finger to his mouth and then puts it down as he says "You're not enough to make me burn.". This taunt is based on his win pose in The King of Fighters' 96 to '99.

## Victory

### Theme

A remix of the "Clear" theme, which plays when a player defeats all three fighters from a opposing team in *The King of Fighters '94*.

### Poses

1. Kyo puts a flaming finger to his mouth, then blows off the flame and poses to the screen with a grin, saying "Heh heh, you got burned!". Based on his victory pose in the classic King of Fighters games.
2. Kyo raises his fist into the air and yells out "This is my victory!"
3. Kyo turns his back to the screen, raising up a flaming hand, then brings it back down, extinguishing it and lowers his head. Inspired by one of his win poses in The King of Fighters '98.

## Colors

### Kyo

* Default Black
* Green
* Kyo-1
* Kyo-2
* Kusanagi

### Kyo (Alt.)

* Default XIV
* Ash Saga
* Striker Kyo
* Maximum Impact 2
* Christmas