Kumatora

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

### Universe

Earthbound/Mother

**Kumatora** (熊谷, *Kumagaya*) is a starting newcomer in Super Smash Bros. Switch. She was the first Earthbound/Mother series character to be a playable character since Lucas' inclusion in Brawl.

She is designed to be an updated version of her appearance in Mother 3, to be better connected to Lucas' and Ness' appearance in the recent Smash games. Various features from her clay figurine was also added to her design,

## Attributes

While Ness has a more defensive playstyle, and Lucas having a new aggresive take on it, Kumatora prefers to keep it up close and personal. Unlike the other mother characters who have some kind of projectile or ranged combat style, Kumatora has to be at a close range to her opponent. She is also the fastest character in her series, and doesn't have as much of a slow fall speed.

## Special Ability - Rhythm Combo

When Kumatora attacks with a move, the player can input another attack in a specific rhythm, she can chain multiple attacks together.

## Moveset

### Ground Attacks

#### Normal

* **Neutral Attack**: Punches twice, twirling forwards and delivering a backhanded slap powered with PK energy.
* **Forward Tilt**: Performs a double axe handle, surrounding her fists in ice. This attack has considerable starting lag, but this attack does massive shield damage.
* **Up Tilt**: Performs an upwards knee thrust.
* **Down Tilt**: Smashes the ground in front of her.
* **Dash Attack**: Winds back and performs a powerful right hook.

#### Smash Attacks

* **Forward Smash**: Powers up, surrounding herself in PK energy, and creates a powerful burst of energy forwards.
* **Up Smash**: Kneels and punches the ground, using PK Freeze to summon a huge shard of ice upwards.
* **Down Smash**: Similar to Lucas, she puts her fingers down and creates a pillar of fire. Only hits in front of Kumatora.

#### Other attacks

* **Floor Attack (Front)**: Gets up, sparking both sides of her with PK energy.
* **Floor Attack (Back)**: Same as front floor attack.
* **Floor Attack (Trip)**: Kicks both sides of her.
* **Ledge Attack**: Gets up and punches forwards.
* **Ledge Attack (100%)**: Similar to her normal ledge attack, but slower.

### Aerial Attacks

* **Neutral aerial** - Twirls around, waving her arms out. Similar to Ness', but this can catch and damage the opponent rapidly.
* **Forward aerial** – Flips forwards and delivers a powerful axe handle.
* **Back aerial** - Twirls behind her and kicks.
* **Up aerial** – Waves her hand upwards, emitting PK energy.
* **Down aerial** - Swipes below herself.

### Grabs and Throws

* **Grab**: Grabs forwards with his hand.
* **Pummel**: Headbutts the opponent, pretty quick. 2%
* **Forward Throw**: Pushes the opponent forwards. Leads the opponent into a flipping state at 67% for most characters, but can't link into anything without prediction. 7%
* **Back Throw**: Swings and throws the opponent behind him. 12%
* **Up Throw**: Uppercuts the opponent into the air. Sends the opponent in a juggle state for more combos. 13%
* **Down Throw**: Stomps down onto the opponent. Can link into many other attacks or into a chain grab. 6%

 **Final Smash** | BrainShock