Move List/Bios - Universal - Game Boy Advance
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Last updated: 05/12/19Note: All commands are assuming your character is facing right.
If you are facing left, you must reverse the directional commands.
Backwards becoming Forwards and Vice Versa.
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
Friendships: You must not press BL in the final round in
order to set the stage for a Friendship.
Selectable Characters:
CyraxBio:
Cyrax is unit LK-4D4. The 2nd of three prototype cybernetic ninjas built by the
Lin Kuei. Like his counterparts, his 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)ErmacBio:
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, DFinishers:
Fatality - Exploding Uppercut: RN, BL, RN, RN, K
(Anywhere)
Friendship - Computer in the Box: P, P, BL, RN
(Anywhere)JadeBio:
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, KFinishers:
Fatality - Staff Impale: RN, RN, RN, BL, RN
(Anywhere)
Friendship - Pogo Stick: B, D, B, B, K (Anywhere)JaxBio:
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, KFinishers:
Fatality - Giant Boot: RN, BL, RN, RN, K
(Anywhere)
Friendship - Jump Rope: K, RN, RN, K (Anywhere)KabalBio:
As a chosen warrior, his identity is a mystery to all. It is 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, FFinishers:
Fatality - Heart Attack: RN, BL, BL, BL, K
(Anywhere)
Friendship - Marshmallow: RN, K, RN, RN, U
(Anywhere)KanoBio:
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, KFinishers:
Fatality - Eye Laser: P, BL, BL, K (Anywhere)
Friendship - Bubblegum: K, RN, RN, K (Anywhere)KitanaBio:
Kitana is accused of treason by the High Courts of Outworld after murdering her
evil twin, Mileena. Shao Kahn takes it upon himself to specifically appoint a
group of warriors to catch his daughter and bring her back alive. However,
Kitana must first find a way to reach the newly crowned Queen Sindel 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, PFinishers:
Fatality - Explosive Fan: RN, RN, BL, BL, K
(Anywhere)
Friendship - Bubbles: D, B, B, K, K (Anywhere)Kung LaoBio:
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 KangBio:
After the Outworld invasion, Liu Kang finds himself the prime target of Shao
Kahn's extermination squads. He is the Shaolin Champion and has thwarted Kahn's
schemes in the past. Of all 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, FFinishers:
Fatality - Fire Chi: F, F, D, D, K (Anywhere)
Friendship - Shadow Puppet: RN, RN, RN, K (Anywhere)MileenaBio:
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 (Also in Air)
Teleport Kick: F, F, K (Also in Air)
Ground Roll: B, B, D, KFinishers:
Fatality - Nail Spitter: D, F, D, F, P (Anywhere)
Friendship - Mirror: D, D, B, F, P (Anywhere)NightwolfBio:
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 Shaman
to protect his tribe's sacred land. This area becomes a vital threat to Kahn's
occupation of Earth.Special Moves:
Spirit Arrow: D, F, P
Tomahawk Swipe: D, B, P
Shoulder Charge: F, F, K
Projectile Reflector: B, B, KFinishers:
Fatality - Spirit Light: U, U, B, F, BL (Anywhere)
Friendship - Raiden Transformation: RN, RN, RN, P
(Anywhere)Noob SaibotBio:
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 alder 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, PFinishers:
N/ARainBio:
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)ReptileBio:
Always one of Shao Kahn's reliable servants, 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, UFinishers:
Fatality - Acid Puke: B, F, D, BL, K (Anywhere)
Friendship - Reptile in the Box: D, F, F, B, K (Anywhere)ScorpionBio:
When Shao Kahn makes a failed attempt at stealing the souls that occupy Earth's
hell, Scorpion makes his escape. Now free to roam the Earth once more, Scorpion
holds allegiance to 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 (Also in Air)
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)SektorBio:
Sektor is actually the code name for unit LK-9T9. He was the first of three
prototype cybernetic ninjas built by the Lin Kuei clan. 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, KFinishers:
Fatality - Flamethrower: F, F, F, B, BL (Anywhere)
Friendship - Hammer Time: RN, RN, RN, RN, D
(Anywhere)Shang TsungBio:
Shang Tsung is Shao Kahn's leading sorcerer. He once fell out of favor with his
emperor after failing to win the Earth realm 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, KMorphs:
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, KFinishers:
Fatality - Soul Steal: RN, BL, RN, BL (Anywhere)
Friendship - Joust: K, RN, RN, D (Anywhere)SindelBio:
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 Shao Kahn's 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)SonyaBio:
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, KFinishers:
Fatality - Purple Haze: BL, F, D, D, RN (Anywhere)
Friendship - Swing Arms: B, F, B, D, RN (Anywhere)StrykerBio:
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, PFinishers:
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, KFinishers:
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 decided 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 (Also in Air)
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, UFinishers:
N/APlaying 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 Earth
Realm 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: BLSpecial Moves:
Fireball: D, F, K
Shoulder Charge: F, F, K
Rising Charge: B, F, P
Hammer Smash: B, B, PFinishers:
N/APlaying 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.