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Move List/Bios - Game Boy Advance (Universal)

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Last updated: 02/19/25

It's recommended that your controls match the default setting.

Key:
U = Up/Jump
D = Down/Crouch
F = Forward/Toward
B = Back/Away

Universal:
P = Punch
K = Kick
BL = Block
RN = Run

Game Boy Advance:
P = B
K = A
BL = R
RN = L

Close Quarters:
Throw: P (Close)
Knee: K (Close)

Crouched Moves:
Crouched Block: (D+BL)
Crouched Punch: (DF+P)
Uppercut: (D+P)
Crouched Low Kick: (D+K)
Crouched High Kick: (DF+K)

Spin Moves:
Foot Sweep: (DB+K)
Roundhouse Kick: (B+K)

Aerial Moves:
Flying Punch: (U/UF/UB+P)
Flying Kick: (U/UF/UB+K)

Friendships: You must not press BL in the final round in order to set the stage for a Friendship.

Finisher Distances Explained:
Anywhere: Distance doesn't matter, can be any range (outside sweep or further works best).

Note: I wouldn't bother with holding BL during a Finisher, just input the button combination, regardless if the character is jumping around, the Finisher should still activate correctly.

Selectable Characters:

Cyrax

Bio:
Cyrax is unit LK-4D4. The second of three prototype Cybernetic Ninjas built by the Lin Kuei. Like his counterparts, Cyrax's last programmed command is to find and terminate the rogue Ninja, Sub-Zero. Without a soul, Cyrax goes undetected by Shao Kahn and remains a possible threat against his occupation of Earth.

Special Moves:
Green Net: B, B, P
Close Bomb Toss: B, B, K
Far Bomb Toss: F, F, K
Teleport: F, D, BL
Air Throw: BL (In Air, Close)

Finishers:
Fatality - Self Destruct: (Hold BL), D, D, F, U, (Release BL), RN (Anywhere)
Friendship - The Charleston: RN, RN, RN, U (Anywhere)

Ermac

Bio:
An enigma to all who come into contact with him, Ermac's past remains shrouded in mystery. It's believed that he exists as a life force brought together by the souls of extinguished Outworld Warriors. Shao Kahn has managed to take possession of these souls, and use them to fight on the side of tyranny.

Special Moves:
Fireball: D, F, P
Teleport Punch: D, B, P
Telekinetic Slam: B, D, B, D

Finishers:
Fatality - Exploding Uppercut: RN, BL, RN, RN, K (Anywhere)
Friendship - Computer in the Box: P, P, BL, RN (Anywhere)

Jade

Bio:
When the renegade Princess Kitana makes her escape into the unknown regions of Earth, Jade is appointed by Shao Kahn to bring her back alive. Once a close friend of the Princess, Jade is faced with the choice of betraying her friend or disobeying her emperor.

Special Moves:
Razor-Rang: B, F, P
Razor-Rang (Upwards): B, F, F, P
Razor-Rang (Downwards): B, B, D, K
Returning Razor-Rang: B, B, F, K
Shadow Kick: D, F, K

Finishers:
Fatality - Staff Impale: RN, RN, RN, BL, RN (Anywhere)
Friendship - Pogo Stick: B, D, B, B, K (Anywhere)

Jax

Bio:
After failing to convince his superiors of the coming Outworld menace, Jax begins to covertly prepare for future battle with Kahn's minions. He outfits both arms with indestructible bionic implants. This is a war Jax is prepared to win.

Special Moves:
Single Missile: B, F, P
Double Missiles: F, F, B, B, P
Ground Pound: K, K, K
Backbreaker: BL (In Air, Close)
Dash Punch: F, F, K

Finishers:
Fatality - Giant Boot: RN, BL, RN, RN, K (Anywhere)
Friendship - Jump Rope: K, RN, RN, K (Anywhere)

Kabal

Bio:
As a Chosen Warrior, his identity is a mystery to all. It's believed that he is the survivor of an attack by Shao Kahn's extermination squads. As a result, he is viciously scarred and kept alive only by artificial respirators and a rage for ending Shao Kahn's conquest.

Special Moves:
Plasma Blast: B, B, P (Also in Air)
Nomad Dash: B, F, K
Ground Saw: B, B, B, F

Finishers:
Fatality - Heart Attack: RN, BL, BL, BL, K (Anywhere)
Friendship - Marshmallow: RN, K, RN, RN, U (Anywhere)

Kano

Bio:
Kano is thought to have been killed in the first tournament. Instead, he's found alive in the Outworld, where he once again escapes capture by Sonya. Before the actual Outworld invasion, Kano convinces Shao Kahn to spare his soul. Kahn needs someone to teach his warriors how to use Earth's weapons. Kano is the man to do it.

Special Moves:
Cannonball: F, F, K
Chokehold: B, D, F, P
Air Throw: BL (In Air, Close)
Upwards Cannonball: B, F, K

Finishers:
Fatality - Eye Lazer: P, BL, BL, K (Anywhere)
Friendship - Bubblegum: K, RN, RN, K (Anywhere)

Kitana

Bio:
Kitana is accused of treason by the High Courts of the Outworld after murdering her evil twin, Mileena. Shao Kahn appoints a group of warriors specifically to catch his daughter and bring her back alive. But Kitana must find a way to reach the newly crowned Queen Sindel first and warn her of their true past.

Special Moves:
Fan Throw: F, F, K (Also in Air)
Fan Lift: B, B, B, P
Square Wave Punch: D, B, P

Finishers:
Fatality - Explosive Fan: RN, RN, BL, BL, K (Anywhere)
Friendship - Bubbles: D, B, B, K, K (Anywhere)

Kung Lao

Bio:
Kung Lao's plan to reform the White Lotus Society comes to a halt when Shao Kahn's invasion takes the Earth by storm. As a Chosen Warrior, Kung Lao must use his greatest fighting skills to bring down Shao Kahn's reign of terror.

Special Moves:
Hat Throw: B, F, P
Teleport: D, U
Whirlwind Spin: F, D, (F+RN)

Finishers:
Fatality - Spin Cycle: RN, BL, RN, BL, D (Anywhere)
Friendship - Go Fetch: RN, P, RN, K (Anywhere)

Liu Kang

Bio:
After the Outworld invasion, Liu Kang finds himself the prime target of Kahn's extermination squads. He is the Shaolin Champion and has thwarted Kahn's schemes in the past. Of all the humans, Kang poses the greatest threat to Shao Kahn's rule.

Special Moves:
High Fireball: F, F, P (Also in Air)
Low Fireball: B, B, P (Also in Air)
Flying Kick: F, F, K
Bicycle Kick: K, K, K, F

Finishers:
Fatality - Fire Chi: F, F, D, D, K (Anywhere)
Friendship - Shadow Puppet: RN, RN, RN, K (Anywhere)

Mileena

Bio:
Murdered by her twin sister Kitana, Mileena finds herself brought back to life by Shao Kahn himself. Her skills as a vicious fighter will be needed to defeat Earth's Chosen Warriors. Her ability to read the thoughts of her twin sister will enable Kahn to stay one step ahead.

Special Moves:
Sai Throw: F, F, P
Teleport Kick: F, F, K
Ground Roll: B, B, D, K

Finishers:
Fatality - Nail Spitter: D, F, D, F, P (Anywhere)
Friendship - Mirror: D, D, B, F, P (Anywhere)

Nightwolf

Bio:
Nightwolf works as a historian and preserver of his people's culture. When Kahn's Portal opens over North America, Nightwolf uses the magics of his Shamen to protect his tribe's sacred land. This area becomes a vital threat to Kahn's occupation of the Earth.

Special Moves:
Spirit Arrow: D, F, P
Tomahawk Swipe: D, B, P
Shoulder Charge: F, F, K
Projectile Reflector: B, B, K

Finishers:
Fatality - Spirit Light: U, U, B, F, BL (Anywhere)
Friendship - Raiden Transformation: RN, RN, RN, P (Anywhere)

Noob Saibot

Bio:
Noob Saibot emerges from the darkest region of reality - a region known as the Netherrealm. He belongs to a group called the Brothers of the Shadow, and worships an evil and mysterious fallen elder god. His mission is to spy on the events taking place in the battle between the realms and report back to his enigmatic leaders.

Special Moves:
Disabler Fireball: D, F, P
Teleport Slam: D, U
Shadow Throw: F, F, P

Finishers:
N/A

Rain

Bio:
Born in Kitana's former world of Edenia, Rain was smuggled away from the realm as a small child shortly after Shao Kahn's take-over. Thousands of years later he resurfaced. His allegiance belonging to Kahn, he chose to betray his homeland rather than suffer at the hands of Kahn's extermination squads.

Special Moves:
Control Orb: D, F, P
Lightning Lift: B, B, P
Super Roundhouse Kick: (B+K)

Finishers:
Fatality - Lightning Storm: P, RN, RN, P (Anywhere)
Friendship - Umbrella Lift Off: K, K, B, B (Anywhere)

Reptile

Bio:
Always a reliable servant to Shao Kahn, Reptile is chosen to assist Jade in the capture of Kitana. In contrast to Jade's instructions, Reptile is ordered to stop the renegade Princess at all costs... even if it means her death.

Special Moves:
Acid Spit: F, F, P
Slow Forceball: B, B, P
Fast Forceball: F, F, K
Slide: (B+P+K+BL)
Invisibility: K, D, U

Finishers:
Fatality - Acid Puke: B, F, D, BL, K (Anywhere)
Friendship - Reptile in the Box: D, F, F, B, K (Anywhere)

Scorpion

Bio:
When Shao Kahn makes a failed attempt at stealing the souls that occupy Earth's hell, Scorpion is able to escape from the Netherrealm. Free to roam the Earth once more, Scorpion holds allegiance with no one. He's a wild card in the Earth's struggle against the Outworld.

Special Moves:
Spear: B, B, P
Teleport Punch: D, B, P
Air Throw: BL (In Air, Close)

Finishers:
Fatality - Hell Raiser: D, D, U, K (Anywhere)
Friendship - Skull in the Box: B, F, F, B, K (Anywhere)

Sektor

Bio:
Sektor is actually the code name for unit LK-9T9. He was the first of three prototype cybernetic ninjas built by the Lin Kuei. Sektor was once a human assassin trained by the Lin Kuei. He volunteered for automation because of his loyalty for the clan. Sektor survives the Outworld invasion - he has no soul to take.

Special Moves:
Missile: F, F, P
Teleport Uppercut: F, F, K

Finishers:
Fatality - Flamethrower: F, F, F, B, BL (Anywhere)
Friendship - Hammer Time: RN, RN, RN, RN, D (Anywhere)

Shang Tsung

Bio:
Shang Tsung is Shao Kahn's lead sorcerer. He once fell out of favor with his emperor after failing to win the Earthrealm through tournament battle. But the ever scheming Shang Tsung is instrumental in Kahn's conquest of Earth. He has now been granted more power than ever.

Special Moves:
Single Flaming Skull: B, B, P
Double Flaming Skulls: B, B, F, P
Triple Flaming Skulls: B, B, F, F, P
Volcanic Triple Skulls: F, B, B, K

Morphs:
Cyrax: BL, BL, BL
Ermac: D, D, U, F, K
Jade: F, F, D, D, BL
Jax: F, F, D, P, BL
Kabal: P, BL, K, F
Kano: B, F, K, F, K
Kitana: F, D, F, F, BL
Kung Lao: F, F, BL, F
Liu Kang: F, D, B, U, K
Mileena: F, BL, K, F, K
Nightwolf: U, U, U, D, BL
Reptile: F, BL, BL, K, BL
Scorpion: D, D, F, P, K
Sektor: D, F, B, F
Sindel: B, D, B, K
Sonya: D, F, P, BL, BL
Stryker: F, F, F, K
Sub-Zero: F, D, F, P
Classic Sub-Zero: BL, BL, F, F, K

Finishers:
Fatality - Soul Steal: RN, BL, RN, BL (Anywhere)
Friendship - Joust: K, RN, RN, D (Anywhere)

Sindel

Bio:
She once ruled the Outworld at Shao Kahn's side as his queen. Now 10,000 years after her untimely death, she is reborn on Earth. Her evil intent is every match for Shao Kahn's tyranny. She is the key to his occupation of Earth.

Special Moves:
Fireball: F, F, P
Banshee Scream: B, B, B, P
Levitate: B, B, F, K
Air Fireball: D, F, K (In Air)

Finishers:
Fatality - Banshee Screech: RN, BL, BL, (BL+RN) (Anywhere)
Friendship - Field Goal: RN, RN, RN, RN, RN, U (Anywhere)

Smoke (Cyborg)

Bio:
Smoke, unit LK-7T2, is the third prototype cyber-ninja built by the Lin Kuei. He tried to escape the automation process with Sub-Zero but was captured. His memories were stripped away, leaving behind an emotionless killer. However, Sub-Zero believes that within this machine is a human soul trying to escape.

Special Moves:
Spear: B, B, P
Teleport Uppercut: F, F, K
Invisibility: K, D, U
Air Throw: BL (In Air, Close)

Finishers:
Fatality - Armageddon: U, U, F, D (Anywhere)
Friendship - Foghorn: RN, RN, RN, K (Anywhere)

Sonya

Bio:
Sonya disappeared after the first tournament but was later rescued from the Outworld by Jax. After returning to Earth, she and Jax tried to warn the U.S. Government of the looming Outworld menace. Lacking proof, they watch helplessly as Shao Kahn begins his invasion.

Special Moves:
Energy Rings: D, F, P
Square Wave Punch: F, B, P
Rising Bicycle Kick: B, B, D, K

Finishers:
Fatality - Purple Haze: BL, F, D, D, RN (Anywhere)
Friendship - Swing Arms: B, F, B, D, RN (Anywhere)

Stryker

Bio:
When the Outworld Portal opens over a large city in North America, panic and chaos raged out of control. Kurtis Stryker was the leader of a riot control brigade when Shao Kahn began taking souls. He finds himself the lone survivor of a city once populated by millions.

Special Moves:
Low Grenade: D, D, P
High Grenade: D, B, P
Baton Trip: F, B, P
Baton Throw: F, F, K
Rapid Fire Gun: B, F, P

Finishers:
Fatality - Explosives: D, F, D, F, BL (Anywhere)
Friendship - Crossing Guard: P, RN, RN, P (Anywhere)

Sub-Zero (Classic)

Bio:
Thought to have been vanquished in the Shaolin Tournament, Sub-Zero mysteriously returns. It's believed this secretive member of the Lin Kuei, a legendary clan of Chinese "ninjas", has returned to again attempt an assassination of Shang Tsung. To do so, he must fight his way through Shao Kahn's tournament.

Special Moves:
Freeze: D, F, P
Slide: (B+P+K+BL)
Ground Freeze: D, B, K

Finishers:
Fatality - Frosty!: B, B, F, F, P (Anywhere)
Friendship - Snowman in the Box: RN, P, P, BL (Anywhere)

Sub-Zero (Unmasked)

Bio:
The ninja returns unmasked. He was betrayed by his own ninja clan - the Lin Kuei. He broke sacred codes of honor by leaving the clan and is marked for death. But unlike the ninja of old, his pursuers come as machines. He must not only defend against the Outworld menace, but must also elude his soulless assassins.

Special Moves:
Freeze: D, F, P
Ice Shower: B, D, F, P
Slide: (B+P+K+BL)

Finishers:
Fatality - Overhead Ice Shatter: BL, BL, RN, BL, RN (Anywhere)
Friendship - Snowman: K, RN, RN, U (Anywhere)

Hidden Character:

Smoke (Human) (Hidden/Unlockable)

Bio:
In his human form, Smoke was a lethal assassin working for the Lin Kuei. But when they decide to automate their ninjas, Smoke is caught in the middle. He became a cyborg assassin, whose human form would exist as a memory forever more.

Special Moves:
Spear: B, B, P
Teleport Punch: D, B, P
Air Throw: BL (In Air, Close)

Finishers:
Fatality - Exploding Uppercut: RN, BL, RN, RN, K (Anywhere)
Friendship - Skull in the Box: BL, BL, RN, BL, RN (Anywhere)

Playing as (Human) Smoke:
To play as Human Smoke, beat the tower difficulty; Warrior.
Start a new game and Human Smoke will be activated in the dragon symbol.

Boss Characters:

Motaro (Sub-Boss/Unlockable)

Bio:
In the realm of the Outworld, Motaro's race of Centaurians has long since come into conflict with the Shokan. When Shao Kahn formed special extermination squads to eliminate the chosen warriors of Earth, Motaro was appointed to head this elite group of savage warriors.

Basic Moves:
Power Punch: P
Leg Kick: K
Block: BL
Tail Sweep: (B+D+K)
Shield: All projectiles back fire off Motaro

Special Moves:
Fireball: B, B, P
Teleport: D, F, U

Finishers:
N/A

Playing as Motaro:
To play as Motaro, beat the tower difficulty; Master.
Start a new game and Motaro will be activated in the dragon symbol.

Shao Kahn (Boss/Unlockable)

Bio:
Many decades ago, Shao Kahn rose to power in the Outworld, usurping the realm from Kitana's parents and taking Queen Sindel for his bride. Then she died. Now, centuries later, Sindel is reborn. And since Shang Tsung failed to win the Earthrealm through Mortal Kombat I and II, her rebirth is the means by which Kahn will finally seize the planet forever unless...

Basic Moves:
Power Punch: P
Power Kick: K
Block: BL

Special Moves:
Fireball: D, F, K
Shoulder Charge: F, F, K
Rising Charge: B, F, P
Hammer Smash: B, B, P

Finishers:
N/A

Playing as Shao Kahn:
To play as Shao Kahn, beat the tower difficulty; Grand Master.
Start a new game and Shao Kahn will be activated in the dragon symbol.

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