BBTag/Nine the Phantom

	Health
	17,000
	Prejump
	4F
	Backdash
	42F (1~4F Inv P, 5~32F Inv All)
	Forward Dash
	42F (1~4F Inv P, 5~32F Inv All)
	Unique Movement Options
	4-Way Teleport Dash, can do 2 in a row
	Fastest Attack
	5A (8F)
	Reversals
	A+D (13F); 236B+C 20F); 214B+C (14F)

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Overview

Overview

Due to the changes to her Spell system from her home series, Nine has went from being an oppressive force that can control 100% of the screen to being a bit more limited and defensive in nature. Given the time and the right setup, however, she can easily begin to snowball due to her still impressive slew of Spells.

While she lacks a run, her unique movement in her teleport dash allows her to force opponents to whiff attacks and disorient them, while each of her variety of attacks gives her a host of options to deal with many situations that could threaten her. While on point, Nine can take advantage of her partner's assists to begin taking advantage of her variable spell system and bombarding the opponent with spells left and right. As an assist, she lends valuable aid with a powerful anti-air, a 2-hitting charge that works well for cross combos, and a large, delayed projectile that tracks along a good portion of the screen.

If there were one glaring weakness in the Phantom's options, it would be that she is best only at mid-ranges during neutral situations. Her normals are significantly slower than most, leading to her struggling if the opponent gets too close. Still, with the wide array of spells, potential for high damage, and even unblockables at her disposal, this witch has the ability to grind anyone under her heel.

Nine the Phantom

Nine the Phantom
Pros	Cons
Rather long range on her spells and normals. Two anti-airs to help discourage jump ins, if 4A is blocked she can continue into a blockstring. Has an unblockable setup in the corner, that also leads into safe jump and catches all techs. Variety of spells can make her pressure and active switch abilities dangerous. Possess a variety of okizeme options, due to the variety of tools at her disposal. Possesses the ability to Teleport, which allows creative mixups and mindgames. The Teleport also provides invulnerability at certain times. Her normals absorb projectiles, and her 214C is fully invulnerable to them	Centers around a defensive, cautionary style of play, due to naturally slower nature of the character. Features a medium difficulty floor, and high skill cap. Slower nature of the character leaves her vulnerable to being abused. Poor mobility. Tall Hurtbox.

Drive: The Abyss Diver

Nine has a Mana Gauge that builds with every normal attack that Nine connects with, or by walking forward. Perform 236A/B to cast a spell using all your Mana. Depending on how much Mana you have, you will perform different attacks.

Her normals also destroy projectiles. If this happens, as well as increasing the Mana Gauge you can also cancel that normal into another normal, a jump or a skill.

4 Way Teleport Dash

Nine's movement is unorthodox: instead of a run or air dashes, she has teleports that can be canceled into a second teleport. The second teleport can go up/down/left/right, giving her lots of unique opportunities to move around the opponent.

Normal Moves

4A

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
4A	1700	All	11	4	23	-8	B	7~14 H
4AA	1700	All	13	4	25	-10	B
4AAA	1600/ 1800/ 2000	All	13	3	28	-14/-12/-10	P1

4A is her main anti air, has head invulnerability
4AA may whiff after the first hit of the autocombo if the opponent is too high.
4AAA damage increases with Element meter levels
- Special cancellable on hit, unlike most autocombo enders
- Fire spell. Knocks down on hit.

Version	Level	P1	P2
4A	4	90	75
4AA	4	100	85
4AAA	3/4/5	100	80/85/90

4A:
4AA:
4AAA:

Damage increases when Magic Level is over 5 and increases again at Level 10

5A

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute
5A	1200	All	8	6	12	-4	B
5AA	1500	All	12	3	22	-8	B
5AAA	1500	All	9	3	23	-9	B
5AAAA	2000/ 2500/ 3000	All	10	3	Total: 44	-18/-16/-14	P
5AAAAA	2000/ 2200/ 2400	All	16	6	24	-11	P

5A is Nine's fastest normal, used to start pressure when close to the opponent.
Has more range than its CF counterpart.
jump cancellable on both hit and block.

5AA is jump cancellable only on hit so if the opponent blocks you can use 5B to jump cancel.

5AAA Has less range than 5AA so will wiff at max range.
if the opponent is too far for 5AAA then Nine can use sweep (2C) or 5B to continue the combo.
like 5AA jump cancellable only on hit.

5AAAA is Special cancelable.
Re-stands opponents, leading to potential resets.

5AAAAA is a low priority ender.
Strong ender for ground combos
Gets stronger with spell meter. (4.2k > 4.8k)

Version	Level	P1	P2
5A	2	100	75
5AA	3	100	80
5AAA	3	100	80
5AAAA	3/4/5	80	80/ 85/ 90
5AAAAA	4=	80	85

5A:
5AA:
5AAA:
5AAAA:

Damage and Attack Level increase with Magic Level. Values shown are Lv 0-4/Lv 5-9/Lv 10

5AAAAA:

Damage increases with Magic Level. Values shown are Lv 0-4/Lv 5-9/Lv 10

5B

'Jump-cancellable halfscreen poke' is a lot of good words.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
5B	1700	All	12	6	21	-8	B

Big range poke, jump cancellable on both hit and block which allows Nine to pester from a distance or safely summon a spell.
Used in scarlet vein pickups.
Good button with nice range.

5BB gets stronger as element meter lvl rises
Special cancellable on hit, unlike most autocombo enders
Wallbounces. Will fail to connect if the opponent is too close to you, or if Nine is in the corner, resulting in an early tech. If they fail to hit the wall they will slide down instead.

Version	Level	P1	P2
5B	4	100	85

5B:

5C

AW SHIT, A COCKROACH

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
800	High	26	5	16	-4	P

Can only track the opponent from a few character lengths away, works at point blank now.

Level	P1	P2
3	100	100

2A

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
1000	Low	10	3	20	-9	F

The only attack that goes into 5A, making it an actually decent pressure tool, if you can get into range.

Level	P1	P2
2	90	75

2B

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
1500	Low	11	6	21	-10	F

Longer range than 2A, but not as fast.

Level	P1	P2
3	90	80

2C

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
1700	Low	13	5	25	-11	F

Level	P1	P2
4	90	85

j.A

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
j.A	1500	High	8	5	30		H
j.AA	1500	High	11	3	25	-11	H

j.AA freely chains back into j.A or j.B on hit or block, allowing for downward staircase blockstrings.

Version	Level	P1	P2
j.A	3	80	80
j.AA	3	80	80

j.A:
j.AA:

j.B

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
j.B	1700	High	13	3	35		H
j.BB	1700	All	10	6	27		H

j.B is your primary air to ground tool. As of ver.2.0 this move cannot be cancelled into anything if it hits a blocking opponent. Otherwise, it is useful for instant rising overheads.
j.BB freely chains into j.A or j.B on hit

Version	Level	P1	P2
j.B	4	80	85
j.BB	4	80	85

j.B:
j.BB:

j.C

Yep, the Rock is here too.

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
1700/1900/2100	High	21	Until L	Total: 57	-3	P

The infamous Kunzite from BBCF, now a normal. Has some tracking near her and a bit of landing recovery. You can special cancel it if you hit it on the actual opponent and not on block. Having more spell meter makes it deal more damage.

Level	P1	P2
5	80	90

Universal Moves

Ground Throw

5B+C

Kicc

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
0×2, 2000	Throw	7~30	3	23		T

Wall bounces from anywhere on the screen, allowing for easy combo conversions.

Long animation makes you feel satisfying. (And tilts the opponent)

Level	P1	P2
0, 2, 4	100	50

Minimum Damage 2000

Flax Nurture

5A+D (Air OK)

Formerly an enhancement move, now a DP.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
AD	2000	Air Unblockable	13	3	44	-30	B	1~15 All
j.AD	2000	All	13	3	Until L+15		H	1~15 All

Hits on both sides, can be useful for dealing with sandwich mixups.

Version	Level	P1	P2
AD	3	100	80
j.AD	3	100	80

AD:

Minimum Damage 100

j.AD:

Minimum Damage 100

Skills

Everlasting Schorl

236A/B (Air OK) while Element Lv 0

If you see this then you're probably either desperate or forgetful.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
236A/B/C Lv 0	1500	All	9	5	Total: 35	-6	P1
j.236A/B/C Lv 0	1500	All	9	5	Total: 35		P1

Rather useless, only really used if people forget they don't have magic.

No real reason to use this

Version	Level	P1	P2
236A/B/C Lv 0	1	80	70
j.236A/B/C Lv 0	1	80	70

236A/B/C Lv 0:

Minimum Damage 75

j.236A/B/C Lv 0:

Minimum Damage 75

Amethyst of Annihilation

236A (Air OK) while Element Lv 1-4

It'll Do^TM.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
236A Lv 1-4	1800	All	16		Total: 43	-13	P1
j.236A Lv 1-4	1800	All	16		Total: 43	-13	P1

Just a standard fireball. Doesn't quite go full screen

good quick spell to throw out in neutral after a 5B poke or after Nine takes a step forward, can follow up with a combo if it hits after Nine recovers but the hitstun is a lot less than it was in CF.

starts slow and gets faster the longer the fireball is out

can be used to cover Nine as she is advancing.

Version	Level	P1	P2
236A Lv 1-4	2	80	75
j.236A Lv 1-4	2	80	75

236A Lv 1-4:

Minimum Damage 90

j.236A Lv 1-4:

Minimum Damage 90

Andradite of Accord

236A (Air OK) while Element Lv 5-9

Smash logo time

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
236A Lv 5-9	400, 300×8, 400×8	All	19,48-?			+2	P1
j.236A Lv 5-9	400, 300×8, 400×8	All	19,48~?

Can be charged, while charging it you can move it. The undetonated ball can be destroyed
A ball that explodes in a + shape upon enemy contact or release. Goes almost full screen
Air version typically used after j.C to get oki if not in the corner.
Has some use in ground combos after sweep if Nine manages to build enough magic for it.

Version	Level	P1	P2
236A Lv 5-9	3	80	80
j.236A Lv 5-9		80	80

236A Lv 5-9:

Horizontal and veritcal beams do 8 hits each
Horizontal beam does 300 damage per hit, vertical does 400 damage per hit
Minimum Damage 20, 15×8, 20×8 (300)

j.236A Lv 5-9:

Horizontal and veritcal beams do 8 hits each
Horizontal beam does 300 damage per hit, vertical does 400 damage per hit
Minimum Damage 20, 15×8, 20×8 (300)

Taaffeite of Temptation

236A (Air OK) while Element Lv 10

Tinkerbell, I choose you!

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
236A Lv 10	1500×3	All	90	P(58)P(58)P	Total: 32		P1
j.236A Lv 10	1500×3	All	90	P(58)P(58)P	Total: 32		P1

A fairy that hits thrice and dispels if Nine is directly hit. Homes on the opponent from anywhere on the screen.
An important Oki spell for Nine that allows her to set up Mix ups and pressure.
Unlike CF the fairy doesn't disappear if Nine is blocking so can be used defensively to bait opponents if Nine drops a pick up.
Can also be thrown out in neutral to scare opponents into respecting Nine's approach.

Version	Level	P1	P2
236A Lv 10	2	80	75×3
j.236A Lv 10	2	80	75×3

236A Lv 10:

Each P in active frames represents a projectile spawned
Minimum Damage 75×3 (225)

j.236A Lv 10:

Each P in active frames represents a projectile spawned
Minimum Damage 75×3 (225)

Citrine of Change

236B (Air OK) while Element Lv 1-4

Weiss would worship Nine if she found out about this.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute
236B Lv 1-4	1500	All	17	103	Total: 43	-3	P
j.236B Lv 1-4	1500	All	17		Total: 43		P
236B Reflect	1500	All	1	Until Hit			P2

Reflects projectiles. The mirror also has a hitbox. Long hitboxes can go through it and so can certain projectiles.
A mirror that reflects projectiles and knocks enemies down and disappears upon physical contact. If a projectile comes into contact with the mirror, it'll fire a projectile that can be blocked and causes a long stagger. Nine will also briefly become invulnerable to projectiles.
Useful against certain match ups (Nu for example).
Due to the fact the mirror itself has a hitbox, can be used to create a "barrier" right in front of Nine that discourages approaches.

Version	Level	P1	P2
236B Lv 1-4	2	80	75
j.236B Lv 1-4	2	80	75
236B Reflect	3	80	60

236B Lv 1-4:

Minimum Damage 75

j.236B Lv 1-4:

Minimum Damage 75

236B Reflect:

Minimum Damage 75

Morganite of Malice

236B (Air OK) while Element Lv 5-9

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
236B Lv 5-9	400, 1500×2	All, Low×2	19	25(15)10(13)10	Total: 40	+15 ~ +73	P1
j.236B Lv 5-9	400, 1500×2	All, Low×2	19	Until L(15)10(13)10	Total: 40	+15 ~ +73	P1

The 1st tree branch hit is a low, the 2nd is a mid. If the 1st tree branch whiffs, the 2nd will be a low. Can be used for unblockable setups.

something to keep in mind is that the seed itself has a hitbox before it reaches the ground, this allows Nine to either end air combos with a knockdown and go for pressure/mix ups when she lands or it can be used to tag an opponent on their wake up to guarantee they respect Nine.

useful spell for a variety of reasons, good lock down, can be used in high/low unblockables, good amount of hitstun.

Version	Level	P1	P2
236B Lv 5-9	3, 5×2	80	80, 90×2
j.236B Lv 5-9	3, 5×2	80	80, 90×2

236B Lv 5-9:

If the second hit touches the opponent, then the third hit becomes a mid
Minimum Damage 20, 75×2 (170)

j.236B Lv 5-9:

If the second hit touches the opponent, then the third hit becomes a mid
Minimum Damage 20, 75×2 (170)

Uvarovite of Undoing

236B (Air OK) while Element Lv 10

Forecast: Cloudy with a chance of FLAMING DEATH!

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
236B Lv 10	350×20	All	144	P{(3)P}×19	Total: 32		P1
j.236B Lv 10	350×20	All	144	P{(3)P}×19	Total: 32		P1

Like in BBCF, the higher you are in the air when you cast it, the wider the area of effect will be. This can sometimes cause the move to have blindspots in between shots.

useful after ending an air combo as Nine has just enough time to land and start pressure.

similar to fairy can also be used in neutral to scare opponents into respecting the falling bolts

also like fairy, does not go away if nine is blocking.

Version	Level	P1	P2
236B Lv 10	3	80	80
j.236B Lv 10	3	80	80

236B Lv 10:

Each P in active frames represents a projectile spawned
Minimum Damage 17×20 (340)

j.236B Lv 10:

Each P in active frames represents a projectile spawned
Minimum Damage 17×20 (340)

Crimson Raider

214A (Air OK)

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
214A	1000, 1500	All	13	15,1 [(6)1]	28 [23]	-5	B
j.214A	950, 1250	All	13	15,1 [(6)1]	Until L		H

If you and your opponent are in the air, it has slight angle tracking. Hitting it in the air successfully (even on block) will allow you to act before landing.
This move's hitbox is deceivingly small. The hurtbox pokes out slightly, so be careful.

Version	Level	P1	P2
214A	3,4	90	80, 85
j.214A	3, 4	90	80, 85

214A:

Minimum Damage 50, 75 (125)

j.214A:

Minimum Damage 50, 75 (125)

Mauvette Roar

214B (Air OK)

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
214B	2000	All	13	19	Total: 53	-10	P	4~18 H
j.214B	1800	All	13	19	Total: Until L		P

High vertical reach, less so horizontally. Has invulnerability against highs when used on the ground. You can combo off of it on counterhit.
Air version has a longer untech time than the ground version, leading to the ability to land and combo where not normally possible.

Version	Level	P1	P2
214B	4	90	85
j.214B	4	90	85

214B:

Minimum Damage 100

j.214B:

Minimum Damage 90

Extra Skills

Nephrite of Nullification

236C (Air OK) Element Lv 1 or higher

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
236C Lv 1-10	1500×5 /1750×5 /2000×5	All	623+1	1,1,1,1,1	Total: 58		P
j.236C Lv 1-10	1500×5 /1750×5 /2000×5	All	623+1	1,1,1,1,1	Total: 58		P

Casts a ticking timebomb on the opponent. Can be regular blocked, unlike in BBCF, and the hitbox lasts for a deceivingly short time. Needs spell gauge AND meter to be casted, spell gauge increases its damage.
Clock will vanish if Nine is hit, throw was teched, azurite inferno(214B+C) was landed as a hit(not on block), or if she leaves the playing field.

Nephrite does more damage depending on Mana level 3k at lowest, 3.5k middle, 4k max level

Version	Level	P1	P2
236C Lv 1-10	3/4/5	75/65/55	70/75/80
j.236C Lv 1-10	3/4/5	75/65/55	70/75/80

236C Lv 1-10:

Damage and other properties improve when at Magic Level 5-9, and improve again at Level 10
See values in Level 1-4/Level 5-9/Level 10
Minimum Damage 525×3 / 612×3 / 700×3 (1575 / 1836 / 2100)

j.236C Lv 1-10:

Damage and other properties improve when at Magic Level 5-9, and improve again at Level 10
See values in Level 1-4 / Level 5-9 / Level 10
Minimum Damage 525×3 / 612×3 / 700×3 (1575 / 1836 / 2100)

Nephrite of Nullification - Dual

236C (Air OK) during Nephrite of Nullification

Tick tock you'd better block

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
236C 236C	1500×5 /1750×5 /2000×5	All	24+1	1,1,1,1,1	Total: 55	0/+2/+4	P
236C j.236C	1500×5 /1750×5 /2000×5	All	24+1	1,1,1,1,1	Total: 55	0/+2/+4	P

Detonates Nephrite instantly at the cost of 1 extra meter. The detonation does not use up spell gauge

Version	Level	P1	P2
236C 236C	3/4/5	75/65/55	70/75/80
236C j.236C	3/4/5	75/65/55	70/75/80

236C 236C:

Damage and other properties improve when at Magic Level 5-9, and improve again at Level 10
See values in Level 1-4 / Level 5-9 / Level 10
Minimum Damage 525×3 / 612×3 / 700×3 (1575 / 1836 / 2100)

236C j.236C:

Damage and other properties improve when at Magic Level 5-9, and improve again at Level 10
See values in Level 1-4 / Level 5-9 / Level 10
Minimum Damage 525×3 / 612×3 / 700×3 (1575 / 1836 / 2100)

Scarlet Vein

214C (Air OK)

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
214C	2000, 1500	All	24	6	Total: 68	-11	P1	4~29 P
j.214C	2500	All	24	6	Total: 68		P1	4~29 P

Has tracking and a closeup blindspot, much like the old Navy Pressure.
Fully projectile invincible, which can allow it to beat out basically any projectile or projectile super.
Can follow up solo in the corner with 5A, or midscreen with an assist.
Air version is a single hit, instead of the two hit ground version
Air version can allow followups solo after a j.C.
Unlike her other two EX Attacks, does not consume Mana Gauge.

Version	Level	P1	P2
214C	5	80	90×2
j.214C	5	80	90

214C:

Minimum Damage 200, 150 (350)

j.214C:

Minimum Damage 250

Partner Skills

5P

Crimson Raider

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
1500×2	All	(18)+13	15, 1 [(6)1]	30	-12	B

Good assist for keeping opponents in blockstun
Pushes the opponent back on block

Level	P1	P2
3, 4	70	80, 85

Minimum Damage 75×2 (150)

6P

Scarlet Vein

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
2300	All	(18)+41	6	Total: (18)+82	-8	P

Tracks the opponent horizontally, striking after a short delay.
Will not track vertically, meaning it will whiff on airborne opponents unless they are low to the ground.
Has a dead spot directly in front of Nine where it will not track.

Note: Nine targets area opponent was during call out. Would be wise to not use if your next move will send them across screen during her start up like Mitsurus sword piercer(236B)

Level	P1	P2
5	70	90

Minimum Damage 115

4P

BBCF 6B

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
1800	All	(18+) 15	4	28	-13	B

High risk, high reward anti air.
High untech time, easy to confirm hits

Can lead into some damaging combos on CH, otherwise not much use.

Level	P1	P2
4	70	85

Minimum Damage 90

Distortion Skills

Flame Punisher

236B+C

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
600×5, 900×8 [600×5, 900×8, 200×12]	All	1+(52 Flash)+19	8×5(19)7×8	Total: 1+178	-31	P2	1~21 All

Has a gap in the middle where you can be full screen super'd if you use it on block, and a closeup blindspot at times. Beware. On the other hand, it pushes people back a long way.

Level	P1	P2
3×5, 4×8	80	60

Values in [] are for Enhanced version
Minimum damage 60×5, 90×8 (1020) [60×5, 90×8, 20×12 (1260)]

Azurite Inferno

214B+C

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
214BC Lv 0	100, 0, 250, 0, 250×3, 2050×6	All	1+(15 Flash)+13	5	38	-29	F	1~18 All
214BC Lv 1-5	100, 0, 250×6, 1050×12	All	1+(15 Flash)+13	5	38	-29	F	1~18 All
214BC Lv 6-10	100, 0, 250×8, 720×18	All	1+(15 Flash)+13	5	38	-29	F	1~18 All
214BC Enhanced Followup	270×10		6+(25 Flash)+??