Fox McCloud

Flip kick
This attack is Fox's most dominant launcher mainly because it has the ability to consistently launch at the lowest damage level of any of his launchers. However, the other important factor is that it launches almost directly vertically. This is good since you won't have to worry about how far away to the KO ceiling is like you do with the KO walls; the KO ceiling is at the same height throughout the entire level. An added bonus is that this move has good range, hitting opponents in front of, above, and behind Fox (note: it doesn't launch opponents behind Fox however).

Split kick
This attack again consists of two very strong points. First of all, it launches your opponents to the side but also in a downward fashion. This obviously makes it much more difficult to get back from this launch. Secondly, since the move is a split kick, that means it hits opponents on both sides of Fox when executed.

Backroll throw
Though not having much range, throws are so powerful because they usually have the least setup and recovery time. Fox's throws are both of above average strength but his backroll throw seems to be just a tad more powerful.

Throw
Fox's forward throw just doesn't have the power of the backroll throw. Remember that it does have an amazingly quick execution however.

Drill kick
The drill kick is a pretty quick move that has good horizontal range but that recovery time seems unforgivable. Opponents on the ground just aren't all that vulnerable and so, if they're blocking, or even if your opponent is just a bit out of range, Fox is going to be countered really hard every time he misses this move.

Double flip kick
This move does have tremendous range and can be very annoying when you consider its amazing juggling ability. However, it's major drawback is that your opponent really has to have high damage and be high in the air in order for this move to launch.

Fox's gun is one of the best projectiles in the game. If you can trap an opponent in their blocking shield, make sure your teammate, if you have one, knows about it. He can then attack from the other side at the same time and break that shield in no time, even if your opponent lets go of the block button. Juggling with his double jump kick is also a tremendous way of racking up damage when your opponent has not already sustained much. You can usually juggle them twice automatically with the double jump kick and, if there's a platform that you hit them above, you can jump onto that platform after the first double jump kick and possibly hit two more. If you play with a computer opponent, make him a level 9 Fox...you'll see what we mean. Finally, be very careful with the flip kick and drill kick launchers. Both, though very powerful, have little range and high recovery time. Try using the split kick more often as it will launch opponents on both sides of you and will also launch them downwards, which can be very advantageous against those comeback-impaired characters. Finally, use Fox's quickness to get away from any launch attacks. Quickly jump and counterattack or simply get the heck out of there. Either will work to ensure a longer lifespan for you.

• Fox has very good durability when it comes down to being launched to the side as he is often very difficult to knock off the side.
• In addition to the above strength, Fox also has great comebackability. He has two strong far jumps as well as the Fire Fox which has a very large range. In addition to this, the Fire Fox also is an offensive comeback Up + B move which helps when trying to get back onto the levels platforms after being launched.
• Fox has one of the best projectiles in the game in his blaster. It easily stuns many of the larger characters such as Donkey Kong and also does a terrific job of hurting those who are blocking it. It is entirely possible that multiple blasts will keep your opponent in their block even if they let go of the block button because multiple blasts follow one another so closely together. Multiple shots can be fired in the air as well very easily.
• The flip kick is one of the best launchers in the game. Since it launches almost straight up there are no levels which have areas that will prevent the launch. Side launchers allow you to be hit on your way out, often slowing you down. It also covers your back as it hits anyone who is behind you when you use it, though not as powerfully. Finally, it is great for launching people coming down from a jump or an Up + B move after being launched, especially someone like Captain Falcon or Mario whose Up + B moves don't allow them to move horizontally after being used.
• The split kick is also a good move to use for launching as it knocks your opponent to the side and a little down as opposed to to the side and way up in the air. This aids in the prevention of your opponent getting back to the platform. It also works great on an opponent who hangs on the platform when coming back, if they have lost their invincibility as it will launch them from an even lower position then and make it even harder to get back.
• The double flip kick is also great for juggling your opponents. With Fox's quick jump they usually won't have time to react when you go to attack them with it in the air. It also will get you an occasional kill.
• Fox is the only character to have a move that actually deflects projectiles back at his opponents. His reflector shield assures an even greater dominance with your blaster.

Watch for any chance you can get for counterattacking Fox after his drill kick. If you block it or if he simply misses you, go in for the kill, or throw. Also, watch for when Fox is coming back from a launch with his Fire Fox. If you see that he's not going to make it back with his second jump, get ready. Since it takes him a second or so to load it up, it is the prime time to brush him away from the platform. Weapons work especially well in this situation as you can throw them at him without worrying about falling off in an attempt to attack him in this state.

• The moves that you might use to jump in with and attack opponents are very bad. They have no range, no priority, no speed, no strength, and very little launchability, if any at all.
• The flip kick, the drill kick, and the downwards drill kick all take a very long time to recover from and leave Fox very open to counterattacks if he misses them or if someone blocks them.
• His split kick, though a very good launcher has very little range, especially when compared to the Down + A attacks of many of the other characters in the game.
• Though the Fire Fox is a great comeback move in terms of its range and offensive capabilities, it is terrible when considering that it actually takes time to load. Thus, it is not a good offensive Up + B move, and, if you are coming back from a launch, it is much easier to hit him than others while he is loading up the Fire Fox.