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Gambit is a very useful character and has been a favorite of many players since X-men vs Streetfighter came out.  He has long reach and solid moves, and makes a good team with almost anyone.  He reminds me of Vega from SF2.  If you used to play with Vega in SF2, give Gambit a shot!  Think of it as Vega with a fireball! 
 

General Info
Ground Magic Series Hunter Series
Jumping Magic Series Hunter Series
Super Jumping Magic Series Hunter Series
Launcher Crouching Fierce
AC Finishers Fierce Punch, Roundhouse Kick
Variable Counter Jab Cajun Strike
Team Super Royal Flush

 
 
 

gambit.gif (14908 bytes) Regular Moves
Kinetic Card
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Gambit pulls out some cards and charges them with kinetic energy, which he then throws at the opponent.  This fireball is unique, because, unlike the other characetrs' ones, this one is "invisible".  You don't really see the fireball itself, all you see is the impact against the opponent.  Very useful for people who keep on throwing fireballs, superjump quickly and nail 'em with the jab version of this move.  All other versions are too slow.  In the air, travels at a 45 degree angle.

Trick Card
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Gambit's tosses several cards at a 45 degree angle up.   This is his anti-air move.  I personally don't think it is very useful because it takes too long to come out.  If you are in a situation where you can use it, ONLY use jab.  Anything else is too slow.  Also, try his standing roundhouse for good anti-air.

Cajun Slash
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Gambit attacks with his staff.  The jab version of this move comes out really fast and is an excellent countering tool.  Use it often, especially for picking.  Ths strong version should be used after knocking down an opponent(as it OTG's well), that is, if you want to spare your opponent from a Royal Flush (hehe), or you don't have the super bar charged yet.  The fierce version should be used for combos, as it is a 3 hit move and comes out quickly as well.

Cajun Strike
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Gambit leaps to the left or right wall (if you press up, the one closer to you) and then comes down with a bo or kick attack depending on whether you pushed punch or kick.  This is very similar to Vega's move in the original SF2.   Use it in moderation, as it can be seen coming from a mile away and countered with an anti-air move.  However, it can confuse those fireball throwers, so be alert.

Cajun Escape
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Gambit leaps to the left or right wall (if you press up, the one closer to you).  You can then press in the direction of the opposite wall to over to that side and then to the ground. 

Super Moves
Royal Flush
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Gambit tosses his staff upwards while throwing a whole deck of charged cards at the opponent.  Just as with the regular kinetic cards, you do not see the paths the cards follow, only the impact.  This is a very useful super because it takes off a lot of damage, but make sure you hit the opponent when he is on the ground and not in the air.  Otherwise, you will only get a few hits.  Sweep your opponent and OTG him with this, and prepare your victory pose! 

Cajun Explosion
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Gambit has got and a new super and BOY DOES IT ROCK!   He jumps up to the wall (depending on which motion you used) and sends several HUGE charged cards toward the enemy's way!  Really great super and confusing sometimes, since people tend to block the wrong way.  This super has good recovery time but not good block damage, so use it when you know you will hit.

Misc. Info

 

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