Axl Low/Commands
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Rensen Geki (鎌閃撃, Ren Sen Geki?, lit. Sickle Flash Strike) is one of Axl's signature Special Attacks. It was first introduced in the original Guilty Gear
Would later be localized as Sickle Flash as of Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign-.
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Guilty Gear X & XX series
Guilty Gear Xrd series
Guilty Gear -STRIVE-
In -STRIVE-, Rensen Geki would be able to travel full-screen.
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Guilty Gear X & XX series
Guilty Gear Xrd series
Guilty Gear -STRIVE-
In Guilty Gear, Axl uses his front foot to help get the angle while he pulls the chain up. If it lands, the opponent gets pulled back up to their neutral stance.
In Guilty Gear -STRIVE-, the opponent gets launched and knocked towards Axl if it hits.
Guilty Gear X & XX series
Guilty Gear Xrd series
Guilty Gear -STRIVE-
In -STRIVE-, Rensen Geki gains a third follow up in the form of Winter Cherry (鬼灯, Hōzuki?), making the active sickle explode, launching the opponent if it lands.
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Benten Gari (弁天刈り, Benten Gari?, lit. Petaled Heaven Cutter) was first introduced in the original Guilty Gear, and last seen in Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2.
Would later be localized as Artemis Hunter in Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign-.
GGML
Guilty Gear
Guilty Gear X & XX series (
ver.)
version, though the hand he uses has been swapped.
GGX
Starting with Guilty Gear X, the
version would be changed so that Axl rapidly swings his sickles around in a circle.
GGXX
- GGX Axl Bomber.png
Axl Bomber
Kokuu Geki
version of an upward version of Axl Bomber, then into Kokuu Geki.
GGXrd
In Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign- onwards, Benten Gari would be changed so that Axl swings his front sickle around, creating a fiery image of a woman playing a shamisen. If it hits the opponent, they get blasted back.
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Tenhou Seki (天放石, Ten Hō Seki?, lit. Heaven-Freeing Stone) was first introduced in the original Guilty Gear, and last seen in Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2.
Would later be localized as Heaven Can Wait in Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign-.
Axl assumes a defensive stance for a brief period. If he's hit by a non-projectile attack while in this stance, he grabs the opponent and throws them away.
Guilty Gear X & XX series (
ver.; GGXX onwards)
Guilty Gear XX series (
ver.)
Guilty Gear Xrd series (
ver.)
ver.
version, which only counters lows. The throw's animation was also altered - if he counters an attack, Axl now covers the opponent with his bandanna before sending them flying.Raiei Sageki (雷影鎖撃, Rai Ei Sa Geki?, lit. Thunder Shadow Chain Attack) was first introduced in the original Guilty Gear. Would later be localised as Thunder Shadow Chain in Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign-, and gains a variant in the form of Rainwater (潦, Niwatazumi?) in Guilty Gear -Strive-.
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Guilty Gear X & XX series (
ver.)
Guilty Gear X & XX series (
ver.)
Guilty Gear Xrd series
version up until ΛCPR.
The version, which would go on to be the version used in the Xrd series has Axl leap high and forward, with intent to strike the opponent from the rear by sending out one of his sickles.
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Dototsu (怒突, Do Totsu?, lit. Angry Charge) was first introduced - and last seen in the original Guilty Gear.
Would go on to be one of EX Axl's Special Attacks in the Guilty Gear XX series.
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Rasho Sen (羅鐘旋, Ra Shō Sen?, lit. Demonic/Silk Bell Spinner) was first introduced in Guilty Gear X. Would later be localized as Spindle Spinner in Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign-, and gains a variant in the form of Winter Mantis (冬蟷螂, Fuyu Imojiri?) in Guilty Gear -Strive-.
Guilty Gear X & XX series
Guilty Gear Xrd series
The attack is much the same in the Xrd series, however instead of a blue projectile, Axl throws a triad of chains at his opponent's shins that wrap around them before Axl finishes the attack.
In Guilty Gear -STRIVE-, Axl sends out one of his sickles to tunnel through the ground, then pulls it back to strike his opponent's legs. If it hits, he follows up with a strong lariat that knocks the opponent down.
Axl Bomber (アクセルボンバー, Akuseru Bonbā?) was first introduced in Guilty Gear X.
In its original incarnation, Axl sets himself ablaze while diving diagonally downwards.
Guilty Gear X & XX series (follow-up ver.)
Guilty Gear Xrd series
Guilty Gear -STRIVE-
Benten Gari, Axl launches himself upwards by flinging his sickles up - this version would go on to be the regular version as of Guilty Gear Xrd, setting his sickles on fire also.Hachi Subako (蜂巣箱, Hachi Su Bako?, lit. Beehive Box) was first introduced in Guilty Gear XX, and last seen in Guilty Gear XX Λ Core Plus R.
Axl puts up a defensive stance, using his connected scythes like a bo staff, then bats his opponent away. As EX Axl, this becomes a counter attack. This can then be followed up by Shiranami no Homura as either a Force Break for regular Axl, or as an Overdrive for EX Axl.
Kokuu Geki (虚空撃, Kokū Geki?, lit. Void Strike) was first introduced in Guilty Gear XX Slash, and last seen in Guilty Gear XX Λ Core Plus R. Gains a variant in the form of Snail (蝸牛, Katatsumuri?) in Guilty Gear -Strive-.
Axl swings one of his sickles in a counter-clockwise circle, launching his opponent on contact. It can also be used as the final follow-up after Benten Gari, following Axl Bomber.
Snail (ground ver.)
Aerial ver.
Sparrowhawk Stance (鷂の構え, Haitaka no Kamae?) was first introduced in Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign-, and last seen in Rev 2.
Axl takes a stance where he spins his rear sickle behind him while aiming with the front one. While in this stance, Axl cannot move, crouch, jump or block.
- GGXrd Sparrowhawk Stance P.png attack
- GGXrd Sparrowhawk Stance K.png attack
- GGXrd Sparrowhawk Stance S.png attack
, or attack using the other main buttons: 
to make Axl throw his rear sickle diagonally upwards, to send it straight forward, or to throw it diagonally downwards. These attacks can be chained repeatedly with alternating buttons before returning to his neutral stance.
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Whistling Wind (虎落笛, Mogaribue?) was first introduced in the 1.33 patch update in Guilty Gear -Strive-.
Axl rapidly swings both of his sickles upwards, whipping up a half-screen-height whirlwind that travels a short distance in front of him. If his opponent is close to the whirlwind, it vacuums them closer, hitting up to 3 times. Holding the button gives the whirlwind an orange outline and makes a gust effect appear on the screen. Not only does the charged version increase the distance the whirlwind travels, but also improves the vacuum effect distance, deals up to double the hits and slightly increases the overall damage.
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Shiranami no Homura (白波の焔, ?, lit. Blazing Whitecaps) was first introduced in Guilty Gear XX Λ Core, and last seen in Guilty Gear XX Λ Core Plus R. Exclusive to regular Axl.
After hitting the opponent with Hachi Subako, Axl extends both the blades of his sickles back out and pincer his opponent with a double upward strike, setting them on fire as he launches them.
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Axl Bomber (アクセルボンバー, Akuseru Bonbā?) was first introduced in Guilty Gear XX Λ Core, and last seen in Guilty Gear XX Λ Core Plus R.
Axl launches himself upwards by flinging his sickles up. If it connects, his opponent bursts into flames.
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Kyokusa Geki (曲鎖撃, Kyoku Sa Geki?, lit. Musical Chain Attack) was first introduced - and last seen in Guilty Gear XX Λ Core Plus R. Exclusive to EX Axl.
Instead of this being a follow-up to Rensen Geki, Axl swings the sickle in an upward arc. If it hits, the opponent gets launched and knocked towards Axl.
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Dototsu (怒突, Do Totsu?, lit. Angry Charge) was first introduced in Guilty Gear XX Λ Core Plus, and last seen in Guilty Gear XX Λ Core Plus R. Exclusive to EX Axl.
Axl rushes forward with a low profile, afterimages trailing him. If he hits the opponent, they get launched upwards, similarly to a Dust Attack - and can even be followed up with a Homing Jump under similar conditions.
Byakue Renshou (百重鎌焼, Byakue Ren Shō?, lit. Hundredfold Sickle Scorch) was first introduced in the first Guilty Gear.
Originally known as Hyakue Renshou, and later localized as Sickle Storm following Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign-.
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Guilty Gear -STRIVE-
In the original Guilty Gear, Axl's hurtbox shrinks down to his feet, and outright disappears at several points during the move's animation. Later games would give it more conventional full-body invincibility.
In Guilty Gear -STRIVE-, if used in the corner, it causes an Area Shift.
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Yousou Renzan (鷹爪連斬, Yō Sō Ren Zan?, lit. Hawk Talon Consecutive Slashes) was first introduced in the original Guilty Gear, be omitted in the Guilty Gear X series, then appear throughout the Guilty Gear XX series as EX Axl.
Originally known as Yousou Renjin.
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Shiranami no Homura (白波の焔, ?, lit. Blazing Whitecaps) was first introduced in Guilty Gear XX, and last seen in Guilty Gear XX Λ Core Plus R. Exclusive to EX Axl as of Λ Core Plus.
After hitting the opponent with Hachi Subako, Axl extends both the blades of his sickles back out and pincer his opponent with a double upward strike, setting them on fire as he launches them.
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Shark Strike (鰄夜煌, Kairagi Yakō?, lit. Shark Nightglow) was first introduced in Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign- and last seen in Rev 2.
Axl does a Sickle Flash, then pulls the opponent back towards him, leaving them stunned for a moment.
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One Vision (ワンヴィジョン, Wan Vijon?) was first introduced in Guilty Gear -Strive-.
Axl pumps his fist, shrouding himself with a purple aura for 5 seconds. If the same input is used again, Axl snaps his fingers on his rear hand - the background greys out and time freezes for the opponent for 2 seconds, allowing Axl to freely attack them. The second input can be used in the air and cancelled into after any attack, with the exception of Sickle Storm.
Rengoku Renzan (煉獄連斬, Rengoku Ren Zan?, lit. Purgatory Chain Slash) is Axl's first Instant Kill, only appearing in the original Guilty Gear. Replaced by Rensen Ougi: Midare Gami in Guilty Gear X.
Axl slides through his opponent, making the screen turn white. When it returns to normal, Axl's opponent has been completely engulfed in the chains from Axl's sickles, getting crushed to death before spinning out to the back end of the screen.
Rensen Ougi: Midare Gami (鎌閃奥義・亂髪（みだれがみ）, Ren Sen Ōgi: Midare Gami?, lit. Sickle Flash Secret Technique: Dishevelled Hair) is Axl's second Instant Kill, first appearing in Guilty Gear X, and last seen in Guilty Gear XX Λ Core Plus R. Replaced by Amphora Conflagration in Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign-.
Axl tosses his sickles to the ground, letting them make a large circle at his feet. If his opponent is within said circle, Axl's sickles barrage them from all angles, lifting them up with each hit - 24 in total, with the latter 13 hits rapidly striking them and holding them in the air. Afterwards, the chains explode, blowing the opponent up.
Amphora Conflagration (鋺烈火, Kanamari Rekka?, lit. Metal Bowl Raging Fire) is Axl's third and final Instant Kill, first appearing in Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign- up to Rev 2.
Initial attack...
Amphora Conflagration
Benten Gari. If it connects, he tosses his sickles at his opponent to wrap the chains around them, starting with their wrists, working their way up to their neck - until everything but their head is bound. Axl then turns around and waves them goodbye, with the chains blowing the opponent up.
The following is Axl's move list in the original Guilty Gear. Changes between releases include:
- In the Anniversary release, Hyakue Renshou is renamed Byakue Renshou, while Youmai receives a proper name.
- Yousou Renjin is a hidden move in his command list.
| Type | Name | Command |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | Fierce Strike |  +
|
| Special | Rensen Geki |  (hold) +
|
| → Rensen Kyokusa Geki |  + during Rensen Geki
| |
| Benten Gari |   +
| |
| Tenhou Seki |  +
| |
| Raiei Sageki | +
| |
| Dototsu | +
| |
| Youmai | +
| |
| Overdrive | Byakue Renshou | +
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| Yousou Renjin | +
| |
| Instant Kill | Rengoku Renzan | Enter Instant Kill Mode → + or or or
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The following is Axl's move list in Guilty Gear X and Guilty Gear X Plus.
| Type | Name | Command |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | -- | + +
|
| Special | Benten Gari | + or
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| → Continue to Axl Bomber | + during Benten Gari (HS)
| |
| Rensen Geki | (hold) +
| |
| → Kyokusa Geki | or  (hold) during Rensen Geki
| |
| → Sensa Geki | or (hold) during Rensen Geki
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| Rasho Sen | (hold) +
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| Tenhou Seki | +
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| Raiei Sageki | + or
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| Axl Bomber | + (air only)
| |
| Overdrive | Hyakue Renshou | +
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| Instant Kill | Midare Gami | Enter Instant Kill Mode → +
|
The following is Axl's move list in Guilty Gear XX, ♯Reload, Slash, Λ Core, Λ Core Plus and Λ Core Plus R. Changes between releases include:
- Kokuu Geki added, and Follow-up Axl Bomber can follow into it, since Slash.
- Normal Axl's Shiranami no Homura repurposed as a Force Break (but still counts as an Overdrive) since Λ Core. Force Break version of Axl Bomber added to both modes.
- Since Λ Core Plus, input of EX Axl's Raiei Sageki changes, using instead of , whereas Axl Bomber gets a version. His Dototsu becomes a Force Break.
- Normal Axl's Force Break version of Kyokusa Geki added in Λ Core Plus R.
Notes: GG and GGX Axl have no Force Breaks; GG Axl adds Charge ( + 
), and Midare Gami is replaced by Morbid World ( + + + ). The following chart uses the most recent, localized names from Λ Core Plus R.
+ 
), and Midare Gami is replaced by Morbid World ( + + + ). The following chart uses the most recent, localized names from Λ Core Plus R.| Type | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Mode | EX Mode | ||
| Normal | -- | + + +
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+ + +
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| Special Skill | + + (air only)
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+ + (air only)
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| Special | Benten Gari | + or
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+ or
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| → Benten Gari → Benten Gari | -- | + → + during Benten Gari (S)
| |
| → Follow-up Axl Bomber | + during Benten Gari (HS)
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+ during Benten Gari (HS)
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| → Follow-up Kokuu Geki | + during Follow-up Axl Bomber (post-Slash)
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+ during Follow-up Axl Bomber (post-Slash)
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| Rensen Geki | (hold) +
|
+
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| → Kyokusa Geki | or (hold) during Rensen Geki
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or (hold) during Rensen Geki
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| → Sensa Geki | or (hold) during Rensen Geki
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-- | |
| Sensa Geki | -- | +
| |
| Rashou Sen | (hold) +
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(hold) +
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| → Feint | during Rashou Sen (post-ΛC)
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during Rashou Sen (post-ΛC+)
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| Tenhou Seki | + or → Catch
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+ or → Catch
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| Hachi Subako | + → Catch
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+ → Catch
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| Raiei Sageki | + or
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+ » + (post-ΛC+) (air only)
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| Axl Bomber | + (air only)
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+ or (air only)
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| Kokuu Geki | + (air only) (post-Slash)
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+ (air only) (post-Slash)
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| Dototsu | -- | + | |
| Force Break | → Shiranami no Homura | + during Hachi Subako (post-ΛC)
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-- |
| Axl Bomber | + (air only) (post-ΛC)
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+ (air only) (post-ΛC)
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| Kyokusa Geki | (hold) + (post-ΛC+R)
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-- | |
| Dototsu | -- | + (post-ΛC+)
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| Overdrive | → Shiranami no Homura | + during Hachi Subako |
+ during Hachi Subako
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| Byakue Renshou | +
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+
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| Yousou Renzan | -- | +
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| Instant Kill | Rensen Ougi: Midare Gami | Enter Instant Kill Mode → +
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The following is Axl's move list in Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign-, -Revelator- and Rev 2.
| Type | Name | Command |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | -- | + + +
|
| Special | Sickle Flash | (hold) +
|
| → Melody Chain | or during Sickle Flash
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| → Spinning Chain Strike | or during Sickle Flash
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| Artemis Hunter | +
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| Thunder Shadow Chain | +
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| Spindle Spinner | +
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| Heaven Can Wait | + or
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| Axl Bomber | + (air only)
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| Sparrowhawk Stance | + → End:
| |
| → High / Mid / Low | / / during Sparrowhawk Stance
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| Overdrive | Sickle Storm | + or
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| Shark Strike | +
| |
| Instant Kill | Amphora Conflagration | Enter Instant Kill Mode → +
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The following is Axl's move list in Guilty Gear -Strive-. Changes between releases include:
- Whistling Wind added in the 1.33 patch update.
| Type | Name | Command |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | -- | + + +
|
| Special | Sickle Flash | (hold) +
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| → Soaring Chain Strike | during Sickle Flash
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| → Spinning Chain Strike | (hold OK) during Sickle Flash
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| → Winter Cherry | during Sickle Flash
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| Winter Mantis | +
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| Snail | + (air OK)
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| Whistling Wind | + (hold OK)
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| Rainwater | +
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| Axl Bomber | + (air only)
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| Overdrive | Sickle Storm | +
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| One Vision | +
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