
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Falco is from the Star Fox Series and ranks as a C Tier Pick (Average). This How To Play Falco Guide details the Best Spirits to use and highest Stats. This character is in the Light Weight Class and has a Average Run Speed, Average Air Speed, Average Dash Speed. You unlock Falco by playing as Shulk in the VS. Game Mode.
Weight | |
Air Speed | |
Fall Speed | |
Run Speed | |
Dash Speed |
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Light
Rank: 63-64
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![]() Air Speed
Average
Rank: 60
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![]() Fall Speed
Fast
Rank: 10-15
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![]() Run Speed
Average
Rank: 50
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![]() Dash Speed
Average
Rank: 24-26
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He's a talented aerial fighter with amazing jumping ability, but Falco is a bit slower on the ground. His final smash is an all-out attack using an unorthodox formation of Arwings!
Falco Counter Matchups
The best character matchups for Falco in SSBU, the most reliable counter picks Falco is Weak Against are Pichu and Pikachu. However, Falco is Strong Against Simon, King K. Rool, and Richter.
Falco Best Moves
Here you can view the Best Falco Moves based on Frame Startup (How fast the move is), this includes Neutral, Dash, Tilt, Smash, Aerial and Special Move Attacks.
Best Moves | Frame |
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Nair | 6 |
Usmash | 7 |
Fair, Uair | 10 |
Final Smash | Description |
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Team Star Fox | Upon activating, You will lead an Arwing strike. |

All Alternate Falco Costumes in SSBU
Images of all Alternate Costumes.
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Best Spirits for Falco
These are the Best Primary and Support Spirits to use with Falco based on their Moves and playstyle.
Best Falco Spirits | Spirit Name |
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Primary Spirit | Chun-Li |
Support Slot 1 | Mimicutie |
Support Slot 2 | Rathalos |
Support Slot 3 | Beat |
Improves overall kicking power and air attacks.
You can learn more about Spirits HERE.
How To Unlock Falco In SSBU
You can Unlock Falco from playing VS. Matches, Classic Mode and World of Light Game Modes In Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
- World of Light Unlock Method - Space (World of Light)
- Cassic Mode Unlock Method - Unlocked by Peach and Captain Falcon
- VS Mode Unlock Method - Play Shulk
You can learn more about the fastest way to unlock Falco HERE.
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