Super Smash Bros. Brawl/Wolf

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Wolf

Wolf needs to be unlocked. Do this by defeating him after finishing Boss Battle Mode (Which is unlocked by beating Subspace Emissary.
Pros

Powerful
Great smash attacks
Reflector
Neutral B is strong when used up close
Up B is great for recovery and good damage

Cons

Throws are weak if opponent isn't at high damage
Slow
Up B leaves very vulnerable to smash attacks
Side B goes up at an angle instead of horizontally

Overall

Overall Wolf is a character that needs a lot of work to fully master, but he is one of those characters that is great when is mastered. His slow speed is made up for with his strength as with all powerful characters. Like Mario, he is a well balanced character with medium speed and strong smash attack. While he does not have a great recovery game, he still is hard to KO. His real great weakness is being very vulnerable after using Up B. If he has great damage it is a suicide attempt. All in all he is a great character and is for the people that go for the bigger stronger but slower characters.

[edit] Basic Attacks

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Standard Attack	Info
Smash +	++	(Smash +) or	(Smash +) or	Palm smash Attack	Lunges forward with an open palm strike.
Smash +	++	(Smash +) or	(Smash +) or	Kick Attack	Thrashes legs upward, striking twice and propelling the opponent straight up.
Smash +	++	(Smash +) or	(Smash +) or	Low claw attack	Swipes claws low in front and behind.

[edit] Special Attacks

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Special Attack	Info
				Blaster	He fires a shot from his blaster, which has a claw attachment to inflict melee damage.
+	+	+	+	Wolf Flash	He dashes diagonally upward to the side. If he hits an airborne enemy at the end of the dash, the enemy will get spiked.
+	+	+	+	Fire Wolf	He rushes in whichever direction you tilt the control stick.
+	+	+	+	Reflector	Similar to Fox's reflector; it can reflect enemy projectiles.

[edit] Taunts

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Taunt
				He howls.
+	( or )+	or	or	He does 3 kicks and says, "What's the matter, scared?" while kicking
	+			He plants one paw on the ground and growls. Press it for only a split second when on Lylat Cruise to hear a radio conversation between the other members of Team Star Wolf (and sometimes, Team Star Fox).

[edit] Final Smash

Landmaster

Landmaster: Ride a landmaster like Fox and Falco, but his is a red color. This combines the strengths of both Fox's and Falco's but lasts a shorter amount of time.

[edit] Match Ups

[edit] Fox

The trouble with Fox is he has most of the same powers as you. His superior speed and irritatingly rapid-fire attacks can land you with a bunch of damage before you even know what hit you. The upside is a player well-versed in Wolf won't be surprised by anything in Fox's arsenal. Avoid your special moves, as Fox is too fast to be hit easily. Instead, rely on Wolf's more basic and smash attacks, which have better reach than Fox's. Dodge around his charge attacks like Illusion and Fox Fire and strike him hard from behind.

[edit] Falco

Another Fox duplicate. Falco's lower speed and higher jumps make him a better candidate for head-to-head combat against Wolf. Also, Wolf's up and forward specials have better range than Falco's so definitely rely on them during air combat. Wolf's angled Flash attack is actually useful here, as it takes advantage of Falco's slow, floaty descents and slaps that sucker back down to earth where your smash attacks will make quick work of him.