BBCF/Taokaka

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Overview

Overview

Taokaka is an extremely mobile hit and run character that uses her movement to stay safe and capitalize on her opponent's mistakes. This mobility makes up for weak defensive options by giving Taokaka extremely flexible movement options in neutral. Taokaka's Drive amps up this movement by letting her use an air option to launch herself in various directions. Taokaka has several cancel options from this Drive that give her even more ways to move around the screen.

Taokaka's defense has notable weaknesses; she lacks a meterless reversal, and is tied with the lowest health in the game. On offense, Taokaka has some struggles as well. Many of her strings and options leave gaps that smart opponents can abuse. Used properly, however, Taokaka's offense has several frame traps and staggers she can use to open up the opponent. Depending on her starter, Taokaka can deal solid damage. However, Taokaka's optimizations require tight execution. She also has access to solid mixups, especially in the corner where she has strong crossup potential. Taokaka is a fun character for those seeking high mobility and fast paced neutral.

 Taokaka  Taokaka is a fragile hit and run character with the most flexible mobility in the game.

Pros

Cons

• Extreme mobility: Tao's movement is the most versatile in the game with one extra air option and her drives which all boast three different cancels, complementing her whiff punish game.
• Pressure: Tao's pressure can be very difficult to get away from with large gatling options, strong frametraps, plenty of lows and good pressure reset tools with cat jump and drive.
• Strong F-Shikis: Tao has easy access to numerous F-Shiki Sometimes known as "Fuzzy Overhead". When you are in blockstun, you can switch high/low blocking, but your blocking animation and hurtbox does not change until you leave blockstun or block another attack. F-Shikis take advantage of this and use overheads that would miss on crouching characters, but not on standing characters. options, which can be difficult to deal with.
• Corner Carry: Gets corner carry or sideswap into knockdown off most good confirms.
• Resets: Tao boasts numerous resets to catch unsuspecting opponents and keep them on their toes.
• Great Low Profile: Taokaka has many good low profile options, including an unique Crawl mechanic.

• Horrible hurtboxes: Some of her normals have big hurtboxes, making it very difficult to contest some moves. This forces her to stick to a safer neutral gameplan based on whiff punishes.
• Weak Defense: Taokaka is tied for the lowest Health in the game, on top of having access to no meterless reversal and no 5f normal. Crawl also is very underwhelming in certain matchups.
• Risky Mix: Her stronger mixes leave larger gaps than most characters allowing very realistic mashes/DPs from her opponents which might as well net them more damage than what she could've gotten from hitting the mix.
• Situational Confirms: Tao requires great awareness or some commitment in order to deal good damage, as following safer, easier to confirm strings tend to lead to low damage.

Taokaka's Dancing Edge launches her like a torpedo at the opponent. Each drive can be canceled on hit/block, and on whiff by pressing A/B/C. These cancels act as a feint while still letting Tao quickly cancel into many of her other attacks. On hit/block she can control how she bounces off the opponent by holding 6 or 4. Using Dancing Edge in the air counts as using an air option.

Taokaka creates a shadow clone that mimics her actions. Almost Becoming 2 vastly improves her damage output and pressure capabilities. Taokaka gains numerous cancels that make her pressure far more open ended. Buffs to Cancels:

• Normal moves can cancel into all other normals (Reverse beats). Tao may only use 2 normals per gatling sequence.
• Almost all special moves are jump cancellable on block and on hit
• All normal moves can be jump-cancelled
• Special attacks (except for 63214X) can all be special-cancelled indefinitely on block and on whiff.
  • 63214X only cancels into normals

The shadow clone mimics all of Taokaka's actions, including attacks and movement. On top of Taokaka's additional cancels, the shadow clone assists with linking normals in new ways. The shadow comes with certain limitations, but it is a net bonus for Taokaka.

Shadow Clone Effects:

• Base attack damage reduced to 70% for duration of AB2
• Clone base attack Damage set to 35%, but does not scale damage.
• Clone does not suffer from Same Move Proration on specials
• Shadow clone mimics anything Tao does with a 12F delay
• Any effect on hit or guard (like float) is reduced by 8F
• If Taokaka whiffs a move, the shadow clone's move will whiff as well, however you can cancel a whiff move into another.
• If Taokaka connects a Low/OH on block, then the clone's hit will count as a mid.
• If Taokaka does 5D6 > j.236B, she will be in the air longer than normally, compared to her Overdrive-less version. The same is true for j.5D and a few other drives.
• Taokaka can cancel all her specials into supers.

For more information on using Taokaka's Overdrive, see the Strategy section

Health
10,000
Prejump
4F
Backdash
22F (1~7F Inv All, 1~11 airborne)
Unique Movement Options
Extra air option Dancing Edge Crawl
Fastest Attack
Reversals
Fatal Starters

Normal Moves

5A

• 

  Kitty paw.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
300	All	7	2	12	-2	B

• Mashable up to three times and surprisingly long ranged 5A.
• Slower than the average jab
• Hits crouchers
• Jump cancellable only on hit.

Surprisingly enough, this normal is slower than Taokaka's 2A. However, this move is better for stagger pressure because it hits crouchers and has much better frame advantage than 2A.

5B

• 

  Protect your family jewels.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
300	All	6	2	12	-2	B

• Gatlings into 5A
• Limit 2 uses per gatling sequence
• Jump cancellable only on hit.
• Kara cancellable into throw

Astonishingly fast move, but with very similar statistics otherwise to 5A. Most characters would have these moves the other way around.

5C

• 

  Not a poke!.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
630	Mid	11	2	20	-5	B

• Standing long ranged jab, one of Tao's best starters, specially given its speed.
• Jump cancelable both on hit and on block.
• Air unblockable
• Kara cancellable into throw

You can cancel this attack early into throw to move yourself slightly forward and extend your throw's range. If 5A/2A/2B are instant blocked, 5C is a natural frame trap. 5C's hitbox is a little odd; it doesn't extend to Tao's claws, but it has a small hitbox in the back. Useful for burst bait, if you 5C > jump barrier block.

2A

• 

  Scrounging for some meatbuns

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
300	Low/Air	6	2	13	-3	F

• Low hitting and faster than Tao's 5A, this is your go-to jab move at close range.
• Faster than the average 2A
• Fairly low profile, can go under a lot of moves.
• While its startup and range is solid, at -4 it's risky using it in stagger pressure
• Not jump cancellable.

2B

• 

  Look at that catgirl go!

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
560	Low	10	7	24	-14	F

• Low-hitting slide kick move that exchanges range for fast startup
• Very unsafe and puts Tao in the opponent's face so be sure to cancel into something else
• Air unblockable
• Not jump cancellable.

2C

• 

  TAOKAKA used Slash!

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
700	Mid	17	2	23	-8	F

• Tao's best starter in terms of raw damage but with worse startup and recovery than 5C.
• High startup makes gatling into 5C a high-reward frametrap
• Vacuums opponent towards Tao
• Air unblockable
• Not jump cancellable

Functionally this move is a great frame trap from just about every ground normal. Depending on the character, 2C sees use in optimized confirms. Sets up crossups with 214D in the corner.

6A

• 

  The Kaka's take on the Wave

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
420×2	Mid	12	2(4)2	20	-8	B	7~13 H

• General purpose anti-air, hits twice.
• Good vertical hitbox, but poor horizontal range, making it effective against crossups.
• Second hit is jump-cancelable both on block and on hit
• Air unblockable
• Launches on CH
• Good counter move against certain buttons and specials

Solid antiair. Hits a good area above her

6B

• 

  Leg chop!

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
700	High/Air	26	4	3+14L	-4	H	4~29 F

• Relatively slow overhead
• Gatlings from 2A, 5A and 5B
• Fatal counter
• 110% bonus proration

The F invuln starts much earlier than when Tao actually jumps. Without a counterhit, you can combo from it using j.236B > 2A/5B, j.236B whiff cancel, air D moves, OD, or Rapid Cancels.

6C

• 

  Catmehameha!

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
910 [1300]	Mid	19 [42]	3	29	-13	B

• Longer startup makes it useful as a frametrap.
• Moves Tao slightly forward. Gains a little extra distance by holding C
• 6[C] deals more damage, wall bounces at midscreen, and wall splats in the corner. It also Fatal Counters.
• Optimal DP punish starter, but will likely require you to make your opponent's DP whiff entirely.
• 110% bonus proration
• Not jump cancellable
• Air unblockable

Great move for higher damage combos. Somewhat surprisingly, it can be special cancelled.

3C

• 

  Claw, claw, kick!

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
300×2, 600	Low	10	1(4)2(12)5	18	-6	F

• A strange sweep move, hits twice with Tao's claws and then follows with a sweep kick.
• Only the third hit knocks down
• The third hit will not reach the opponent at long ranges, making 3C very bad as a poke despite the quick startup.
• 3C(x2)dl>214D is a safejump.
• All the hits are air unblockable

j.A

• 

  Playing with her food

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
300	High/Air	6	2	9		H

• One of the better j.A moves due to Tao's tiny hurtbox.
• Hitbox does not extend as low as the animation suggests.
• Mashable up to three times.

This move has very fast recovery, so you can practically air dash immediately afterwards.

j.B

• 

  Flying Tao kick!

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
500	High/Air	9	6	15		H

• One of the few anti air moves performed in the air
• Also useful in combos when you end up hitting your opponent above you during combos
• Hitbox does not cover the space below Tao's leg very well so it's awkward as a jump-in unless delayed or canceled into
• Very good active frames
• Can be cancelled with j.2B. If high enough, Taokaka can j.B > j.2B > j.B.

Because it covers the area above Tao, it's useful at stopping an opponent's excessive jumping or covering certain jumps.

j.2B

• 

  The inspiration for Swan Lake

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
600	All	14	2	18		H

• Not a high!
• Longest aerial for vertical reach, but limited horizontal reach that also extends behind her
• Beware that this also increases Tao's own hurtbox quite a lot as well
• Can be cancelled with j.B and j.C. If high enough, Taokaka can j.B > j.2B > j.B.

Only aerial that can inherently crossup, but can require high precision. Fairly reliable when forward jumping point-blank or off jump cancels due to limited horizontal movement, though easily stopped by barrier. It sees use in setting up F-Shikis when canceled into low-to-the-ground j.B or j.C.

j.C

• 

  Rake 'em in the eyes!

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
700	High/Air	11	3	20		H

• Surprisingly good hitbox, good damage and faster than most j.C moves.
• Great air poke.

With good movement and spacing, this move is a good punish when Taokaka is baiting antiairs. Its lower hitbox is not the greatest, but its speed still makes it the preferred jump-in over j.2B in most situations.

Crawl

3

• 

  Low profile's everything (almost).

• Low profile starts on Frame 1. Further lowers on Frame 4.
• Can be buffered during gapless blockstrings

Not really a move as such, but Tao has the unique ability to move while crouching, which gives her a much lower profile compared to remaining stationary.. Obviously, due to the input you cannot block while doing this (Although you can switch to blocking without delay), so you need to choose between crawling and blocking. Thankfully, because of the buffer you can use this as an OS.

Be careful when you use it. Crawl can avoid certain projectiles and normals. It cannot avoid low attacks and projectiles, as well as skydropping projectiles.

Still, crawl can low-profile some surprisingly low moves such as Hazama's 2A or Bang's 5A which can allow you to disrepect some usually safe pressure strings.

For more information on attacks Taokaka can low profile with crawl, check the resources in the Strategy section

Taunt

• 

  Taunt RC mix up is OP.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
100×2	All	11	5(10)5	15	-10	B

• For reasons known only to Tao, her taunt actually has some active frames and deals some damage. However unlike in previous games where it could actually be used in some combos, this is basically just for... well... taunting your opponent.
• It can be cancelled into specials, supers, Overdrive, RC, CT, and EA. It cannot be cancelled into drives and any normals.
• Funnily enough, it is her main move to combo into Astral without using OD.
• There's a gap between these two hits, so it's best to cancel only the first hit into anything listed above. In very rare cases, like in some certain combos or OD, Tao can link both of the hits.
• Oddly enough, the first hit can clash certain attacks, like Litchi's Astral Heat, if hard read timely.

Drive Moves

5D

• 

  Torpedo.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
800	All	19	8	Until L+24		H

• Blows opponent back and causes groundslide
• Wall bounces on CH

Standard forward launching drive, useful in ground combos to keep yourself in range and launches both Taokaka and her opponent into the air

2D

• 

  Works as an anti air sometimes.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
800	All	13	10	9+3L		H

• Launches Tao upwards, making it quicker to go active than simply jumping and attacking.
• Effective pre-emptive anti-air, make them afraid to jump in on you. Even if they block you still have all of your normal drive followup options.
• Tao can be in Sticky Kitty automatically, while holding raw D, if you're near the wall. Doesn't work during combo or blockstrings.

4D

• 

  In combos now.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
1000	All	25	Until L	8		H

• No longer jumps back before performing the attack like in previous iterations.
• Jumps forward in an arc with Tao basically being one big hitbox during the active part of the move.
• Hold 4 or 6 to make Tao jump closer or farther, respectivelly.
• If you B cancel 4D, Tao can airdash cancel her recovery frames.
• Hard knockdowns airborne opponents.

j.D

• 

  Amazing air poke only 2nd to j.C .

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
900	All	11	12	Until L+20		H

• A bit like 5D, but with a slight downward angle.
• Only launches airborne opponents
• Wall bounds on CH
• Tao can be in Sticky Kitty automatically, while holding raw D, if you're near the wall. Doesn't work during combo or blockstrings.

Crucial move to Tao's gameplay. Knowing when to use this move and what cancel to choose in a given situation will make or break Tao's neutral game.

Its extremely long recovery means you will get hit if you whiff this move without cancelling it, so be sure to cancel it into one of the A, B or C follow-ups if you're not certain you are going to hit with it.

You can get very creative with this move, but a rudimentary rundown of its uses with cancels in neutral would be :

• A cancel is used as a fast-fall to land a jump-in on unsuspecting or respectful opponents.
• B cancel is used to move some extra distance and create crossups.
• C cancel is used to make your opponent's anti-air whiff and then take your turn or get a punish.

j.2D

• 

  gimmicks.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
850	All	15	Until L	24		H

• It's a dive claw
• A quick, if somewhat reckless, jump-in move. Useful for catching anti air attacks by attacking earlier than they expect.
• Tao can be in Sticky Kitty automatically, while holding raw D, if you're near the wall. Doesn't work during combo or blockstrings.
• Hard knockdowns.

j.4D

• 

  Rebound!

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
550, 800	All	8	Until L(16)10	9		H

• Dives to the ground, dealing damage only to airborne opponents, and does a 2D once reaching the ground.
• Tao is briefly considered grounded as she lands, meaning she can be ground thrown during this time.
• Useful for picking opponents up during a hard knockdown, or to reset your jumps in combos.
• Can only cancel after jumping from the ground
• Tao can be in Sticky Kitty automatically, while holding raw D, if you're near the wall. Doesn't work during combo or blockstrings.

j.8D

• 

  No more loops!

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
930	All	10	10+4L	9		H

• Like Tao's 2D, but from the air.
• Tao can be in Sticky Kitty automatically, while holding raw D, if you're near the wall. Doesn't work during combo or blockstrings.

Another useful neutral tool which is mainly used to move around. Very few characters can contest Tao from high jump + 4 height, creating strong approaches.

Useful for chasing opponents you've knocked upwards or in place for your double jump.

Forward/Back Cancel

• 

  Combo stuff.

• 

  Combo stuff.

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
-				18
-				20

Whether Tao hits her opponents with any drive on hit or on block, will bounce back automatically, unless you hold 6 to make her bounce forward.

A Cancel

• 

  Frame traps on hit and safe on block.

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
from Forward Drive					17+13L
from Upward Drive					17+14L
from Downward Drive					17+14L

• Stops Tao dead during a drive move. Can be used during the startup or active frames of the move, even if it doesn't hit (Allowing you to feint out attacks).
• This cancel leaves her at an advantage on hit and -2 on block. This is mostly used to frame trap on hit and is one of the two primary cancels that can be safely done on block/instant block.

B Cancel

• 

  J.D BFF.

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
from Forward Drive					Ground: 24 Air: 21
from Upward Drive					24
from Downward Drive					Ground: 30 Air: 16

• Similar to the A version, except Tao passes through her opponent before stopping.

B cancel makes Tao pass through the opponent, and is heavily negative on block (-5) and on hit it's neutral. If Tao uses the B cancel high enough off the ground she can still perform actions such as air normals and utilize her unused jumps. This cancel is commonly used with 2D and j.8D to create cross-up j.A, j.B, j.2B, and j.C situations. It can also be used in the air to alter her landing and control space. A high B-canceled j.D is advantageous on block due to being able to input j.A before landing making it one of her best air pokes.

C Cancel

• 

  +3 leaves you air borne.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
				16

• Stops Tao dead after landing a drive move, and pops her upwards a little bit, can be used to cancel the active frames of her drive moves to perform a feint

The C cancel is the second most used on block as it leaves her +3 and she can choose to go for pressure or return to neutral. Another usage it has is with j.4D since j.4D causes Tao to touch the ground, and she can C-cancel this infinitely due to her jumps being refreshed every time she touches the ground. This makes for a very good spacing tool in neutral. It's important to note that despite being +3, since Tao is mid air, she is very susceptible to anti airs.

Universal Mechanics

Forward Throw

5B+C

• 

  Does this look like the face of mercy to you?

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln

• Cancels into Drive attacks
• Wallbounces in the corner
• Nets her very nice damage compared to the rest of her moves

Tao pushes the opponent and herself backwards. Most combos involving forward throw cancel immediately into a drive attack.

Backward Throw

4B+C

• 

  Troll pose.

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln

• Can't special cancel

Tao grounds the opponent behind her. To follow up, use a fast normal that can hit grounded opponents (2A, 2B, 5B)

Air Throw

j.B+C

• 

  Like a ninja!

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln

• Izuna drops the opponent behind Tao. Followup with anything relatively fast

Followups are very consistent because Tao and her opponent's always have the same relative positions

Counter Assault

6A+B while Blocking

• 

  Got a buff back up in CP.

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln

Long-reaching but relatively slow Counter Assault. Uses her 2C animation, so its vertical hitbox is rather lacking.

Crush Trigger

5A+B (Chargeable)

• 

  ♪ Nyaaaaaaaaaaaaa ♪

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Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln

• Causes hard knockdown on air hit
• Sees uses in more damaging combos.

You can combo from uncharged crush trigger guard-crush using 5B in the corner, or 6C for charged guard crush.

Special Moves

Cat Spirit One!

236A (Repeatable)

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  Safe.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
400×N	All	12	2 [(9)2]×N	19	-4	B

• Mash or hold A to slash the opponent up to 10 times total.
• Drive cancellable
• Can be delay cancelled into Encore.

Used to add damage to ground combos or tack on damage when the opponent decides to use a delayed tech option.

You can reset pressure afterward if your opponent respects Encore.

Cat Spirit Two!

j.236B (Repeatable)

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  Combo ender.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
300×4, 1000	All	9	4(3)4(3)4(3)4(3)4	15+9L		H

• Hold B for up to 5 kicks total.
• Air combo ender
• Can be used as an air poke, as it has longer horizontal reach than Tao's aerials outside of drives
• Retains some of Taokaka's aerial movement on the way down, if you DON'T connect the last hit.
• Last hit wallbounces at midscreen and wallsplats in corner

High-risk high-reward move in neutral, its landing recovery makes it easily whiff-punishable but landing the last hit will lead to highly damaging conversions. It also stalls Tao in the air a little, making it useful to bait anti-airs.

In combos, however, it's tricky to get all hits to land because the first 4 hits don't vacuum the opponent in. Part of the trick to learning Taokaka is to learn which combos allow you to land this move in full. Unlike the last hit, the first 4 have low hitstun.

Cat Spirit Three!

236C (Repeatable)

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  Many usages.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
800,800 [900,900]	All [High, All]	21 [35]				B

• Can be delayed on first input, if fully held it becomes an overhead.
• Typically used in crouching confirms, followed by 2D and 5D. 4D whiffs later in the combo, unless you do Cat Spirit 3 (x2) way early in the combo after the C buttons, like 2C > 5C > 6C > Cat Spirit 3 (x2) > 4D.
• Sets up a mixup with Encore, as charged 236C is an overhead but you can cancel the charge into Encore for a low.
• If timed well with 2369C right when the 2nd hit connects, it becomes a repeating rekka. Does up to 16 hits. It can be connected with Cat Spirit One, too, if timed well.
• At the end of certain combos if you delay this a bit, the opponent will land behind Taokaka. If this happens, use [2]8D (Tricky Edge) to bring her back to her original position to get out of corner. This surely works, if you start the combo with any ground A button, except of 6A.

Cat Spirit Encore!

236A~B 236C~B

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  Easy resets, but real men go for corner 5D~A.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
1000	Low	11	3	20 (33)	-6	F

• Low hit that causes knockdown. Requires rapid cancel or counterhit to continue comboing off it. On CH or RC, you can use 2B to combo off it.
• Very long range low. Covers roughly a third of the screen
• Virtually unpunishable when not done point-blank
• Causes opponent to drop a character specific item that Tao eats (no matter what it was). This has no gameplay effect
• Unlike her Cat Spirit Three, Taokaka can delay the Cat Spirit Encore only from Cat Spirit One.
• Cannot be cancelled by anything else than the Rapid Cancel.

Kitty Litter Special

63214A/B/C

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  Tao throws out something at random.

• 

  Bowling ball xN.

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
Throw Item 63214A/B			30		Total 52		P1
Pillow	500×2	All	30	Until Hit			P1
Bomb	500×2	All	30	Until Hit(1)1			P1
Hammer	500	All	30	Until Hit			P1
Baseball	500	All	30	Until Offscreen(120)Until Offscreen			P1
Bowling Ball 63214C	500×2	All	56	Until Hit	Total 79		P1

• A and B versions have a set of items Taokaka chooses at random
  • A Version items: Doll, Pillow, Bomb, Apple
  • B Version items: Fish, Hammer, Baseball
• Pillow bounces for a second hit on block and on hit.
• If the baseball whiffs, it will reappear from the side Taokaka threw it after a short period. The rebound disappears if Taokaka is hit.
• The hammer staggers the opponent on CH
• C Version always throws bowling ball. If Tao is hit while the bowling ball is rolling, it will fall off the screen.
• C version can be charged to make bowling ball hit 3 times instead of 2.

Tao throws out an item of choice. The A and B versions have random items of varying use. The A version always throw an item at an upwards arc, while the B version always throw an item in a straight line.

Good to throw out at fullscreen to annoy your opponent, or cover an approach in the case of the pillow and bowling ball. The pillow bounces after making contact and then falls to hit the opponent again, so it can keep people trapped better than the other items.

Cat Jump

214D

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  broken.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
				37+5L

• Jumps over the opponent when relatively close. Requires delaying aerials fairly long for them to autocorrect.
• Quickly becomes actionable once she's in the air.

A faster and more aggressive forward jump, for when you just need some more mobility. Opens up an easy crossup with j.2B when the opponent is mostly cornered. As a combo ender, with proper timing 3C(2) > 214D > 5C hits crossup on the opponent's wakeup.

Sticky Kitty

j.214D (at edge of screen)

• 

  Ambigious.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln

• Tao grabs the side of the wall with her claws and slides down.
• Release the D button to stop clinging to the wall
• Press 6 to leap away from the wall. This does not count as an air option.
• Used mainly for ambiguous corner cross-ups

If Taokaka is in the corner, this move is a good option. It's a good way to reach a space that's hard to contest. If Tao is near the wall facing her, holding the D button after a Drive move (except for 5D and 4D) will automatically start Sticky Kitty on that side, as long as you do them raw. If used this way, it will not activate, if the opponent is in blockstun or hitstun.

Trick Edge

[2]8D

• 

  Tetsu Special.

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
Trick Edge [2]8D	950		Until Wall+3	Until L	24		H
Trick Edge Down [2]8D > 2	900		Until Wall+3	Until L	28

• Tao jumps to the wall behind her and then leaps at her opponent.
• Treated as a Drive attack, and therefore has all of her Drive move's cancels
• Depending on the jump input's direction ([2]7D and [2]9D for left and right corners, respectively), you can jump to different sides.
• If you hold 2 after [2]8D, Tao will launch to the ground, instead at the opponent, cancelling it. It's good for some setups.
• This is also treated as a Drive attack.
• Tao must reach the wall before launching her attack, giving it an obvious startup at midscreen but an incredibly short startup when her back is to the wall.

Paired with 214D, you can use this move and it's cancels for crossups, especially when you jump towards your opponent when they're in the corner.

Slashy Slashy

22C (Can be Held)

• 

  Great P2.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
110×3	Mid	8	[2,2,6]×3	15	-7	B

• Can be used for sudden chip damage to end a round
• Can cancel into Drive on hit or block
• Unlike other "22" moves, this doesn't need opponent to be downed before using it in a combo.
• The claws can absorb projectile moves, though it's not entirely reliable.

Downed move designed to force your opponent to emergency tech after a hard knockdown. Also great for just having loads of active frames and putting up a barrier of pain in front of you. It's also convenient for preventing certain rushdown moves.

Distortion Drives

Hexa Edge

236236D

• 

  No more wall bounce =[.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
720×4, 2160 [720×4, 100×16, 2160]	All	4+(28 Flash)+3	2(6)2(4)2(6)2(18)2	43	-26	B	1~14 All

• Big Damage ground combo ender.
• Can be used as an emergency reversal.
• Can be rapid cancelled on all hits.
• Minimum damage: 792 OD: 1328

Imma Beat The Crap Outta You!

214214C

• 

  Hold Dat L.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
0, 4000 [0, 4800]	Unblockable	5+(26 Flash)+11	10	??+50L		T	1~15 All 16~25 FT

• Command throw.
• Jumps from Tao's position to her opponent (Maximum range isn't quite fullscreen).
• Unblockable, but fails on crouching or superjumping opponents. It can hit aerial opponents only at normal jump height.
• Mainly used reactively against zoners.
• Can only rapid cancel the last hit
• Full invincibility until she lands.
• Minimum damage: 1000 OD: 1200

Great surprise unblockable given the distance it covers and the arc Taokaka jumps in. However if you use it when your opponent is grounded and not currently performing a move, they'll just duck and score a free counterhit on you since it leaves Tao at point blank range and completely exposed if it fails to hit.

If the opponent super jumps back and does a low air attack, it's punish party time for Tao.

Unison Nyaibu!

j.236236D

• 

  Kaka-Style Rider Kick

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
800, 160×8, 800×4 [800, 100×12, 80×12, 100×4, 800×3, 0, 800]	All	4+(68 Flash)+5	3	Until L		H	1~11 All

• P2 only applies once for the entire move
• If you rapid cancel the 1st hit, Tao will land on the ground, but her opponent will have full Invincibility frames until they recover.
• Switches sides, except if Taokaka's big slash hits the opponent above of her.
• Distortion ender
• Minimum damage: 792 OD: 1020

Good combo ender, but absolutely terrible, if whiffed. The end of the combo switches sides, so you have to be mindful of your positioning afterwards.

Exceed Accel

Kaka Clan Hospitality!

A+B+C+D during Overdrive

• BBCF Taokaka ExceedAccel.png

  PARTY TIME!

No results

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln

• Behaves the same as every other Exceed Accel.
• 296/618 Minimum Damage
• Switches sides if Taokaka's back is close to the corner

One of Tao's only meterless reversals. It has short range and lacks strong pushback, so some characters can punish this even on Barrier block. The side switch will trigger when Taokaka's back is up to about a half screen away from the corner, so you can use it to get much better positioning.

Astral Heat

Attack Meow Pow!

[4]128D

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  Up for a game of Pinball?

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame.	ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame.	RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles.	Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked.	On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame.	AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses. H - Head B - Body F - Foot P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2 T - Throw D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute	Invuln
0,100×5,10×5,20,21000	All	Until Wall+(60 Flash)+3	Until L	54		H	Flash~Landing All

• Tao jumps to the middle of the wall behind her, activates the Astral super pause, and then dives to the floor, covering about 3/4 of the screen. If the dive hits, the Astral will play out.
• Somewhat awkward input and attack execution makes this very awkward to combo into.
• Can bait out jump in attacks, like Trick edge

Somewhat wonky Astral given its input and animation. Its input is very close to Trick Edge, so it's not uncommon to accidentally get that attack instead of your Astral. Without Overdrive, she can only combo into it from certain moves (j.236B, 5DA and [6C]). You can also combo into it if you set up a bowling ball with good timing with 6A > 2C > 6C.

It, also, can be meterlessly and fully comboed without OD, if Taokaka does 22C > [2]8D > Taunt > Astral, but it's a highly difficult combo. Oddly enough, unlike the other attacks, only her Taunt gives enough hitstun to Astral them.

With Overdrive all previous moves, including Cat Spirit One and Slashy-Slashy work. You can even combo into it from her Taunt to troll your opponents. If you want to combo and end with her Astral, you'll usually need to Overdrive. Otherwise, it's likely her Astral will whiff and you'll be punished big time.

Colors

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External References

• Combo Doc
• Taokaka Combos from iThatGuy. Useful for visual learners
• Japanese Name: タオカカ
• Japanese Wiki
• Japanese BBS
• Arcade Profile Dan Rankings
• Color Palettes on https://blazblue.wiki

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 Taokaka

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• Active Flow
• Advanced Input
• Attack Attributes
• Attack Level
• Astral Heat
• Auto Heat Gain
• Burst
• Barrier Block
• Barrier Gauge
• Bonus Proration
• Clash
• Combo Rate
• Counter Assault
• Counter Hit
• Counter Hit Carry
• Crush Trigger
• Danger State
• Distortion Drive
• Exceed Accel
• Fatal Counter
• Guard Cancel Overdrive
• Guard Crush
• Guard Bonus
• Hard Knockdown
• Heat Gauge Cooldown
• Instant Barrier
• Instant Block
• Negative Penalty
• Overdrive
• Overdrive Cancel
• Purple Throw
• P1, P2
• Rapid Cancel
• Same Move Proration (SMP)
• Starter Rating
• Super Flash Buffer
• Throw Reject Miss (TRM)
• Ukemi/Tech (Air)
• Ukemi/Roll/Emergency Tech
• Untechable State