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Basic Moves[edit]

Basic Attacks
Weak Punch Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Weak Kick Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Strong Punch Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Strong Kick Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Inputs
Reverse Evade Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Evade Arcade-Stick-Right.pngArcade-Button-APunch.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Power Attack Arcade-Button-CPunch.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Dash Arcade-Stick-Right.pngArcade-Stick-Right.png
Back Step Arcade-Stick-Left.pngArcade-Stick-Left.png
Charge Power (hold) Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Team Assist (during Dizzy or caught in Grab) Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Taunt Arcade-Button-BKick.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Super Jump Arcade-Stick-Down.png+Arcade-Stick-UL.png or Arcade-Stick-Up.png or Arcade-Stick-UR.png
Throw Escape (when thrown) Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Sidestep (for Daimon or Clark) Arcade-Button-BKick.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Desperation Charge Power or Red Life
Super Desperation Charge Power & Red Life


Hero Team[edit]

Kyo Kusanagi[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Kyo.png
Throws
Hatsugane (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Issetsu Seoi Nage (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
114 Shiki: Aragami Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-APunch.png
├►128 Shiki: Kono Kizu Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
└►127 Shiki: Yano Sabi Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
 ├►Ge Shiki: Migiri Ugachi (from 128 Shiki Kono Kizu or 127 Shiki Yano Sabi) Arcade-Button-Punch.png
 └►125 Shiki: Nanase (from 128 Shiki Kono Kizu or 127 Shiki Yano Sabi) Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Special Moves
115 Shiki: Dokugami Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
└►401 Shiki: Tsumi Yomi Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
 └►402 Shiki: Batsu Yomi Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
100 Shiki: Oni Yaki Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
910 Shiki Nue Tumi Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
 └►Arashin (Mid Hit)
 └►Ge-Shiki Migiri Ugachi (Low Hit)
75 Shiki: Kai Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.pngArcade-Button-Kick.png
202 Shiki: Kototsuki You Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
R.E.D Kick Arcade-Stick-RDp.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Moves
Ura 108 Shiki:
Orochinagi
Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png (hold)


Benimaru Nikaido[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Benimaru.png
Throws
Catch and Shoot (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Front Suplex (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Spinning Knee Drop (close) Arcade-Modifier-Air.png Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-CPunch.png or Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Raijin Ken Arcade-Modifier-(Air).png Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Benimaru Coleda (close)Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Special Moves
Iai Geri Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
└►Handou San Dan Geri Arcade-Stick-Down.pngArcade-Stick-Up.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Shinku Katategoma Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Super Inazuma Kick Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Handou San Dan Geri Arcade-Stick-RDp.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Moves
Raikou Ken Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png


Goro Daimon[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Daimon.png
Throws
Juuji Shime (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Tsukami
Tatakitsuke
(almost close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Send-Off Foot Sweep (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Move
Jirai Shin Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-APunch.png or
(fake) Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Special Move
Tenchi Gaeshi (close) Arcade-Stick-Hcbf.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Kumo Tsukami Nage (close) Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Kiri Kabu Gaeshi (close) Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Chou Ukemi Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Chou Ousoto Gari (close) Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Desperation Moves
Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi (close) Arcade-Stick-Hcb.pngArcade-Stick-Hcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png


Fatal Fury Team[edit]

Terry Bogard[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Terry.png
Throws
Grasping Upper (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Buster Throw (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Power Wave Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Burn Knuckle Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Special Moves
Rising Tackle Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Crack Shoot Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Power Dunk Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Moves
Power Geyser Arcade-Stick-Qcb.pngArcade-Stick-DL.pngArcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png


Andy Bogard[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Andy.png
Throws
Gourin Kai (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Kakaekomi Nage (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Shoryuu Dan Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Hishou Ken Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Zan Ei Ken Arcade-Stick-DL.pngArcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Special Moves
Geki Heki Haisai Shou (close) Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Ku Ha Dan Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Gen'ei Shiranui Arcade-Modifier-Air.png Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
├►Shimo Agito Arcade-Button-Punch.png
└►Uwa Agito Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Moves
Chou Reppa Dan Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png


Joe Higashi[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Joe.png
Throws
Leg Throw (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Hiza Jigoku (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Bakuretsu Ken Arcade-Modifier-Tap.pngArcade-Button-Punch.png
└►Bakuretsu Finish Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Special Moves
Hurricane Upper Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Tiger Kick Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Slash Kick Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Ougon no Kakato Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Moves
Screw Upper Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png


Art of Fighting Team[edit]

Ryo Sakazaki[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Ryo.png
Throws
Tani Otoshi (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Tomoe Nage (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Ko Ou Ken Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Kohou Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Mouko Raijin Gou Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
└►Kohou Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Special Moves
Kyokugen Ryu Ranbu Ken (close) Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Hien Shippu Kyaku Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Moves
Haoh Shoukou Ken Arcade-Stick-Right.pngArcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Ryuuko Ranbu Arcade-Stick-QcfHcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png


Robert Garcia[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Robert.png
Throws
Ryuuchou Kyaku (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Kubikiri Nage (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Ryuu Geki Ken Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Ryuuga Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Special Moves
Hien Ryuu Jin Kyaku Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Hien Shippu Kyaku Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Kyokugen Ryu Ranbu Kyaku (close) Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Desperation Moves
Haoh Shoukou Ken Arcade-Stick-Right.pngArcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Ryuuko Ranbu Arcade-Stick-QcfHcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png


Yuri Sakazaki[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Yuri.png
Throws
Silent Nage (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png or Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Tsubame
Otoshi
(close) Arcade-Modifier-(Air).png Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Down.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png or Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Ko Ou Ken Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Hyaku Retsu Binta Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+Arcade-Button-APunch.png
or Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Special Moves
Kuu Ga Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
└► Ura Kuu Ga Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Hien Senpuu Ken Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Rai'oh Ken Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Hien Senpuu Kyaku Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Moves
Haoh Shokou Ken Arcade-Stick-Right.pngArcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Hien Hou'ou Kyaku Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png


New Ikari Team[edit]

Leona Heidern[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Leona.png
Throws
Killer Bite (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Oder Buckler (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Critical
Dive
(close) Arcade-Modifier-Air.png Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png or Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Balilc Launcher Arcade-Stick-CBF.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Special Moves
Moon Slasher Arcade-Stick-CDU.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Grand Saber Arcade-Stick-CBF.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
└►Gliding Buster Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
X-Calibur Arcade-Stick-CDU.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Moves
V-Slasher Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-QcfHcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png


Ralf Jones[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Ralf.png
Throws
Dropping Wheel (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png or Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Vulcan Punch Arcade-Modifier-Tap.pngArcade-Button-Punch.png
Gatling Attack Arcade-Stick-CBF.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Special Moves
Kyukoka Bakudan Punch Arcade-Stick-CDU.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Kuuchuu Bakudan Punch Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Super Argentine
Back Breaker
(close) Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Ralf Kick Arcade-Stick-CBF.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Moves
Bari Bari Vulcan Punch Arcade-Stick-QcfHcb.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png


Clark Still[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Clark.png
Throws
Nageppanashi German (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Fisherman Buster (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Death Lake Driver (close)Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Down.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png or Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Vulcan Punch Arcade-Modifier-Tap.pngArcade-Button-Punch.png
Napalm Stretch Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
└►Flashing Elbow Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Special Moves
Rolling Cradler Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
└►Flashing Elbow Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Super Argentine
Back Breaker
(close) Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
└►Flashing Elbow Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Frankensteiner Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png
└►Flashing Elbow Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Moves
Ultra Argentine
Back Breaker
Arcade-Stick-Hcb.pngArcade-Stick-Hcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png


Psycho Soldier Team[edit]

Athena Asamiya[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Athena.png
Throws
Bit Throw (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Psychic Throw (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Psychic
Shoot
(close) Arcade-Modifier-Air.png Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-CPunch.png or Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Phoenix Arrow Arcade-Modifier-Air.png Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Psycho Sword Arcade-Modifier-(Air).png Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Special Moves
Psycho Ball Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Nu Psycho Reflector Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Psycho Teleport Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Moves
Shining
Crystal Bit
Arcade-Stick-Left.pngArcade-Stick-Hcb.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
└►Crystal Shoot Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png


Sie Kensou[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Kensou.png
Throws
Hakki (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Tomoe Nage (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Chou Kyuu Dan Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Ryuu Ren Ga Chi Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Ryuu Ren Ga Ten Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Special Moves
Ryuu Sou Geki Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Ryuu Gaku Sai Arcade-Stick-RDp.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Moves
Shinryuu Seiou Kyaku Arcade-Stick-QcfHcb.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Shinryuu Tenbu Kyaku Arcade-Stick-QcfHcb.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png


Chin Gentsai[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Chin.png
Throws
Gou Inshu (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Gyaku Ashi Nage (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Hyoutan Geki Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Ryuu Rin Hou Rai Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Suikan Kan Ou Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
├►Chou Shuu Riku Gyo Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
└►Kaiten Teki Kuu Totsu Ken Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Special Moves
Kaiten Tekikuu Totsu Ken Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Bugetsu Sui Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
├►Ryuu Ja Hanhou Arcade-Stick-Up.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png
├►Rigyo Hanhou Arcade-Stick-Up.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
└►Kaiten Teki Kuu Totsu Ken Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Moves
Gou Ran Enpou Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png


Kim Team[edit]

Kim Kaphwan[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Kim.png
Throws
Kubikime Otoshi (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Nage Sute (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Kuusa Jin Arcade-Stick-CDU.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Hishou Kyaku Arcade-Modifier-Air.png Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Han Getsu Zan Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Special Moves
Hien Zan Arcade-Stick-CDU.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Ryuusei Ranku Arcade-Stick-CBF.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Moves
Hou'ou Kyaku Arcade-Modifier-(Air).png Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png


Chang Koehan[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Chang.png
Throws
Hagan Geki (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Kusari Jime (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Tekkyuu Dai Kaiten Arcade-Modifier-Tap.pngArcade-Button-Punch.png
├►Move Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png
└►Cancel Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Tekkyuu Funsai Geki Arcade-Stick-CBF.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Dai Hakai Nage (close) Arcade-Stick-Hcbf.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Tekkyu Hi En Zan Arcade-Stick-CDU.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Moves
Tekkyuu Dai Bousou Arcade-Stick-QcfHcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png


Choi Bounge[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Choi.png
Throws
Zujou Sashi (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png or Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Kaiten Hien Zuki Arcade-Stick-CBF.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Tatsumaki Shippuu Zan Arcade-Stick-CDU.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Hishou Kuuretsu Zan Arcade-Stick-CDU.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png (hold button to dive once you hit the wall) Perform with Arcade-Stick-CD.pngArcade-Stick-UR.png to jump forward instead of backward.
Special Moves
Hishou Kyaku Arcade-Modifier-Air.png Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Senpuu Hien Shitotsu Arcade-Stick-CBF.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
└►Houkou Ten Kan any direction + any Button (during Senpuu Hi En Shitotsu or Hishou Kuu Retsu Zan)
Desperation Moves
Shin! Chouzetsu
Tatsumaki Shinkuu Zan
Arcade-Stick-Hcb.pngArcade-Stick-Hcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png (hold forward or backward to move slowly)


New Women Fighters Team[edit]

Kasumi Todoh[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Kasumi.png
Throws
Aiki Nage (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png or Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Kasame Ate Arcade-Modifier-(Air).png Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Shiro Yamado Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Special Moves
Tatsumaki Souda (close) Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Messhin Mutho (high counter) Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Sassho Inshuu (mid counter) Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Desperation Moves
Chou Kasane Ate Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png (hold to delay)


Mai Shiranui[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Mai.png
Throws
Shiranui Gorin (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Fuusha Kuzushi (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Yume
Zakura
(close) Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Down.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png or Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Ka Cho Sen Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Ryu En Bu Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Hishou Ryuu'en Jin Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Special Moves
Musasabi no Mai (Chijou) Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+(hold)Arcade-Button-Punch.png
(hold Arcade-Stick-UR.png to jump forward)
Musasabi no Mai (Kuuchuu) Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Hissatsu Shinobi Bachi Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Moves
Chou Hissatsu
Shinobibachi
Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png


King[edit]

Portrait KOF96 King.png
Throws
Hold Rush (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Hook Buster (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Venom Strike Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Trap Shot Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Surprise Rose Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Special Moves
Tornado Kick Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Mirage Kick Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Double Strike Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Moves
Illusion Dance Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png


Yagami Team[edit]

Iori Yagami[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Iori.png
Throws
Sakahagi (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Sake Sakahagi (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
108 Shiki Yami Barai Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
127 Shiki Aoi Hana Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png (up to 3x)
Special Moves
100 Shiki Oniyaki Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Kuzukaze (close) Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
212 Shiki Kototsuki In Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Moves
Kin 1211 Shiki Ya Otome Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png


Mature[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Mature.png
Throws
Deathblow (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Backlash (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Dispair Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Death Row Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png (up to 3x)
Special Moves
Decider Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Metal Massacre Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Super Moves
Heaven's Gate Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png


Vice[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Vice.png
Throws
Deathblow (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Backlash (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Decider Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Gore Fest (close) Arcade-Stick-Hcbf.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Outrage/Ravenous Arcade-Modifier-(Air).pngArcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Super Moves
Negative Gain (close) Arcade-Stick-Hcb.pngArcade-Stick-Hcb.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png


Boss Team[edit]

Geese Howard[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Geese.png
Throws
Satsujin Katate Nage (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png or Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Reppuu ken Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Double Reppuu Ken Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Shippu Ken Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Special Moves
Hishou Nichirin Zan Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Ja'ei Ken Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Atemi Nage (high counter) Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Atemi Uchi (mid counter) Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Desperation Moves
Raging Storm Arcade-Stick-DL.pngArcade-Stick-Hcb.pngArcade-Stick-DR.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png


Wolfgang Krauser[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Krauser.png
Throws
Cliff-Hanger Knee (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Cliff-Hanger Knee (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
High Blitz Ball Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Kaiser Suplex (close) Arcade-Stick-Hcbf.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Low Blitz Ball Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Special Moves
Leg Tomohawk Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Kaiser Kick Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Kaiser Double Sobat Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Moves
Kaiser Wave Arcade-Stick-Right.pngArcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png


Mr. Big[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Big.png
Throws
Million Dollar
Buster
(close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Highlift Throw (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Drum Shot Arcade-Modifier-Tap.pngArcade-Button-Punch.png
Ground Blaster Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Special Moves
California Romace Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Cross Diving Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Spinning Lancer Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Super Moves
Blaster Wave Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png


Bosses[edit]

Chizuru Kagura[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Chizuru.png
Throws
Rei Getsu (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Kai Ten (close) Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
100 Katso Tenjin no Kotowari Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
108 Katsu Tamayura
no Shitsune
Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Special Moves
212 Katsu Shinsoku
no Noroti
Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png or Arcade-Button-Kick.png
└►212 Katsu Shinsoku
no Noroti Ten Zui
Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png or Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Super Moves
Ichimen Ikatsu San Rai
no Fui Jin
Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Ichimen 85 Katsu Reigi
no Ishizue
Arcade-Stick-Qcb.pngArcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png


Goenitz[edit]

Portrait KOF96 Goenitz.png
Throws
Meifu no Mon Arcade-Stick-Left.png+Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Soukatsusatsu Arcade-Stick-Left.png+Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Special Moves
Wanpyou Tokobuse Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Wanpyou Mametsu Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Special Moves
Hyouga Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Yonokaze Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png or Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Moves
Shinyaotome - Mizuchi/
Shinyaotome - Jissoukoku
Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Yamidoukoku Arcade-Stick-Hcb.pngArcade-Stick-Hcb.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png