El Tigre (NASB 2)

El Tigre's official render

> This page is about El Tigre’s appearance in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2. For the character in other contexts, see El Tigre (character).
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> Half hero, half villain, and protector of Miracle City.
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**El Tigre** is a playable character in *Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2*, originating from *El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera*. He was announced by NintendoLife on August 30th, 2023.

## Moveset

### Playstyle

El Tigre is a lightweight rushdown character that excels in pressuring opponents with very quick normals and a spectacular combo game. However, his range is mediocre, he lacks a projectile, and he can be K.O.'d very easily.

### Light Attacks

* Punch and Kicks Combo (Neutral Grounded): Does a flurry of kicks before ending off with a big kick. DAMAGE: 3 (Hits 1-2), 1 (Flurry), 3 (Finisher)
* Frontal Slash (Side Grounded): Slashes forward. DAMAGE: 11
* Backwards Heel Kick (Up Grounded): Kicks upward. Hits opponents behind. DAMAGE: 7
* Claw Sweep (Down Grounded): A slash downwards. Good combo starter. DAMAGE: 5
* Spin Cyclone (Neutral Aerial): Surrounds himself with buzzsaws while spinning. DAMAGE: 13 (Sweet), 8 (Sour)
* La Garra (Forward Aerial): Swings his claws forward. DAMAGE: 7
* El Taco (Back Aerial): Does a backwards kick. DAMAGE: 10
* Cross Cut (Up Aerial): Swings his claws upward.DAMAGE: 12 (Sweet), 8 (Weak)
* Downwards Swipe (Down Aerial): Swings his claws downward. Can spike. DAMAGE: 18

### Strong Attacks

* Claw Swipe (Side Grounded): A powerful forward slash. DAMAGE: 17
* Upwards Cut (Up Grounded): Slashes upward. The move is strongest when hit right at the top. DAMAGE: 17 (Sweet), 13 (Sour)
* Sideways Slash (Down Grounded): Swings his claws on both sides of himself. DAMAGE: 15
* Spin Tornado (Side Aerial): Turns his hands into a buzzsaw and uses them for a multi-hit attack. DAMAGE: 1 (Hits 1-5), 10 (Hit 6)
* El Tigre Lunge (Up Aerial): Slashes diagonally upward with green fire. Travels upward as well for recovery. DAMAGE: 12
* Spinning Armadillo (Down Aerial): A diving kick. Charging it in the air has him stall in the air. DAMAGE: 15

### Special Attacks

* Rugido (Neutral): Roars, surrounding himself with green flame. The move is extremely quick and is a very useful combo tool. Behaves similarly to Garfield's Neutral Special. DAMAGE: 5
	+ Slime Version: Has invincibility at Frame 1.
* El Gancho (Side): Extends his claw to grab opponents. Launches perfectly to continue combos. DAMAGE: 5
	+ Slime Version: Launches the opponent torward you, allowing you to always combo at any percent.
* Destello (Up): Surrounds his claw with green fire, instantly having him dash in any direction. The move is a powerful KO option when hit right when El Tigre finishes his dash. DAMAGE: 15
	+ Slime Version: Goes much higher.
* Illusión (Down): Dashes forward. Mostly a recovery tool, as it comes out slowly and doesn't have a lot of offensive power.. DAMAGE: 8
	+ Slime Version: Hits three times.

### Throws

* Grab: Grabs in front of him with his claws.
* Pummel: Strikes his opponent with his knee.
* Forward Throw: Steps back before slashing forwards with his claws, sending foes forward. DAMAGE: 6
* Back Throw: A giant swing. DAMAGE: 10
* Up Throw: Shoots the claws out of his hand to launch opponents upward. DAMAGE: 6
* Down Throw: Hops and does a small spin in the air before slamming into the opponent and launching them upwards. DAMAGE: 8

### Other

* Barrida (Dash Attack): Does a sliding kick. Launches opponents upward.
* **Super Attack**: El Tigre unleashes the Ancient Tiger Spirit and then does a flurry of dashes at various angles. DAMAGE: 40

## Alternate Costumes

 **Clone** | El Tigre's ghost clone. Unlocked in the Campaign mode.

## Animations

* Intro Animation: El Tigre roars and spins around.
* Idle 1: El Tigre puts his claws out.
* Idle 2: El Tigre poses triumphantly.
* Idle 3: El Tigre maniacally rubs with a evil grin and laughs.
* Taunt 1: El Tigre does various poses.
* Taunt 2: El Tigre wipes his hands.
* Taunt 3: El Tigre pounds his fist in his palm, points upward, while saying "You will fall! This, I swear!"
* Win 1: El Tigre somersaults then then lands then does his heroic victory turn with the sunlight stripes in the background.
* Win 2: El Tigre makes a evil grin and laughs with fire in the background.
* Team Win: El Tigre cheers with his head up.
* Lose: El Tigre trying to keep balance while in all bandages.
* Jutebox: Same as Team Win.

## Campaign Quotes & Interactions

* "I am myself again! And now, that villain will face the claws of... El Tigre!" (when being unlocked)

## References

* El Tigre's render is based on the final shot of the series finale, "No Boots, No Belt, No Brero."
* One of El Tigre's taunts is a recreation of the one he did in "Enter the Cuervo." The face he makes in the third pose is the same one he makes in the bad ending of "The Good the Bad and the Tigre."
* El Tigre's walking animation is the same one used in the theme song.
* One of El Tigre's idle animations is based on this stock art.
* El Tigre's Super is based on the Ancient Tiger Spirit from the episode "The Grave Escape."
* One of El Tigre's victory animations is a recreation of the first scene from the bad ending of "The Good the Bad and the Tigre."
* On rare occasions, when selecting El Tigre in the character select screen, the announcer will use his full name, "Manuel Pablo Gutierrez O'Brian Equihua Rivera."

## Gallery

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