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Basic Moves

Both Modes

Arcade-NeoGeo-A.png weak Arcade-Button-Punch.png (indicated as Arcade-Button-APunch.png)
Arcade-NeoGeo-B.png weak Arcade-Button-Kick.png (indicated as Arcade-Button-BKick.png)
Arcade-NeoGeo-C.png strong Arcade-Button-Punch.png (indicated as Arcade-Button-CPunch.png)
Arcade-NeoGeo-D.png strong Arcade-Button-Kick.png (indicated as Arcade-Button-DKick.png)
Arcade-Button-CPunch.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png Knockdown Attack
Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png (when knocked down) Quick Recovery
Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png (while blocking) Guard Cancel Roll
Arcade-Button-CPunch.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png (while blocking) Guard Cancel Attack
(close)Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png or Arcade-Button-DKick.png Throw / Grab
while dizzy or in grab Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png Team Assistance (a teammate must be undefeated and visible on screen)
Arcade-Button-Start.png Taunt

Advanced Mode

Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png Roll
Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png (when thrown) Throw Escape
Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png Activate POWer Gauge (consumes 1 POW Bar)
Arcade-Stick-Right.pngArcade-Stick-Right.png Dash Forward
Arcade-Stick-Left.pngArcade-Stick-Left.png Hop Back
Arcade-Stick-Down.pngArcade-Stick-Up.png Super Jump
  • Performing a Desperation Move consumes one POW Bar
  • Desperation Moves cannot be performed Lifebar is flashing (20% or less).
  • activating the POWer Gauge will increase inflicted damage
  • activating POWer Gauge will turn any Desperation Move into a Super Desperation Move

Extra Mode

Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png Dodge
Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png Power up
Arcade-Stick-Right.pngArcade-Stick-Right.png Hop Forward
Arcade-Stick-Left.pngArcade-Stick-Left.png Hop Back
  • When POWer Gauge is full, inflicted damage is increased
  • Desperation Moves can be performed Lifebar is flashing (20% or less) or when POWer Gaugeis full.
  • When Lifebar is flashing (20% or less) and POWer Gauge is full, any Desperation Move becomes a Super Desperation Move

Normal Characters

Hero Team

Kyo Kusanagi

Portrait KOF97 Kyo.png
Name Input
Ge Shiki: Gou Fu You Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
88 Shiki Arcade-Stick-DR.png+ Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Ge Shiki: Naraku Otoshi Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-Down.png+ Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
100 Shiki: Oniyaki Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
910 Shiki Nue Tumi (reversal attack) Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
202 Shiki: Kotutsuki You Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
R.E.D. Kick Arcade-Stick-RDp.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
75 Shiki Kai Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png, then Arcade-Button-Kick.png
114 Shiki: Aragami Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-APunch.png
__128 Shiki: Kono Kizu Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png after Aragami has connected
____127 Shiki: Yano Sabi Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png after Aragami has connected
______125 Shiki: Nanase Arcade-Button-Kick.png after Yano Sabi has connected or Kono Kizu has connected
______Ge Shiki: Migiri Ugachi Arcade-Button-Punch.png after Kono Kizu has connected or Yano Sabi has connected
115 Shiki: Dokugami Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
__401 Shiki: Tsumi Yomi Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png after Dokugami has connected
____402 Shiki: Batsu Yomi Arcade-Stick-Right.png Arcade-Button-Punch.png after Tsumi Yomi has connected
Desperation Move
Ura 108 Shiki: Orochi Nagi
Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Saishuu Kessen Ougi "Mu Shiki"
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Taunt Arcade-Modifier-Tap.png Arcade-Button-Punch.png (after any DM/SDM)

Benimaru Nikaido

Portrait KOF97 Benimaru.png
Name Input
Spinning Knee Drop (Air Throw) Arcade-Modifier-Air.png(close)Arcade-Stick-Right.png or Arcade-Stick-Down.png or Arcade-Stick-Left.png+ Arcade-Button-CPunch.png or Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Flying Drill Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-Down.png+ Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Jackknife Kick Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Rajinken Arcade-Modifier-(Air).pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Shinku Katate Goma Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Super Inazuma Kick Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Iai Geri Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
__Handou Sandan Geri(connected) Arcade-Stick-Down.pngArcade-Stick-Up.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png(after Iai Geri has connected)
Handou Sandan Geri (direct) Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Benimaru Coleda (close)Arcade-Stick-Hcbf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Raikoken
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Electro Trigger
(close)Arcade-Stick-Hcb.pngArcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png

Goro Daimon

Portrait KOF97 Daimon.png
Name Input
Takra Tsubushi Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Zuju Barai Arcade-Stick-DR.png+ Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Jirai Shin Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Fake Jirai Shin Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Chou Ousoto Gari (close)Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Chou Ukemi Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Neko Gaeshi Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Kumo Tsukami Nage Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-APunch.png(use against airborne opponents)
Kiri kabu Gaeshi Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Tenchi Gaeshi (close)Arcade-Stick-Hcbf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Uru Nage Arcade-Stick-Hcbf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi
(close)Arcade-Stick-Hcb.pngArcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Arashi Noyama: Nekko Meki
(close)Arcade-Stick-Hcf.pngArcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
__Arashi Noyama: Zuko Kiri Kabu Gaeshi
Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png(during Nekko Meki)
Desperation Move
____Arashi Noyama: Bukko Meki Ura Nage
Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png(during Zuko Kiri Kabu Gaeshi)

Fatal Fury Team

Terry Bogard

Portrait KOF97 Terry.png
Name Input
Back Knuckle Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Rising Upper Arcade-Stick-DR.png+ Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Power Wave Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Burn Knuckle Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Crack Shot Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Rising Tackle Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Power Dunk Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Power Charge Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Power Geyser
Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
High Angle Geyser
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png

Andy Bogard

Portrait KOF97 Andy.png
Name Input
Jou Agito Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Hi Sho Ken Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Sho Ryu Dan Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Ku Ha Dan Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Geki Heki Hai Sui Shou (close)Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Zan Ei Ken Arcade-Stick-DL.pngArcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
__Ga Dan Kou Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png (during Zaneiken)
Genei Shiranui Arcade-Modifier-(Air).pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-UR.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png(when done in air Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png is sufficient)
__Genei Shiranui Shimo Agito Arcade-Stick-Right.png Arcade-Button-Punch.png (during Genei Shiranui)
__Genei Shiranui Uwa Agito Arcade-Stick-Right.png Arcade-Button-Kick.png (during Genei Shiranui)
Desperation Move
Cho Reppa Dan
Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Hisho Ryusei Ken
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png

Joe Higashi

Portrait KOF97 Joe.png
Name Input
Slide Kick Arcade-Stick-DR.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Low Kick Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
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 Kakoto Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Baku Retsu Ken Arcade-Modifier-Tap.png Arcade-Button-Punch.png
__Baku Retsu Finish Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png(during Baku Retsu Ken)
Desperation Move
Screw Upper
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Baku Retsu Hurricane Tiger Kakato
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png

Art of Fighting Team

Ryo Sakazaki

Portrait KOF97 Ryo.png
Name Input
Hyouchuu Wari Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Ko Ou Ken Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Koh Hoh Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png (can be done during Mou Ko Rai Jin Gou)
Mou Ko Rai Jin Gou Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Mou Ko Rai Jin Setsu Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Hien Shippu Kyaku Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Kyokuken Ryu Ranbu Ken (close)Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Haoh Shoko Ken
Arcade-Stick-Right.pngArcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Ryu Ko Ranbu
Arcade-Stick-QcfHcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Tenchi Haoh Ken
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png

Robert Garcia

Portrait KOF97 Robert.png
Name Input
Ryuu Han Shuu Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Ryuu Geki Ken Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Ryuu Ga Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Hien Shippu Kyaku Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Kyokugen Ryuu Jin Kyaku (close)Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Hien Ryuu Jin Kyaku Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Ryuu Zan Shou Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Haoh Shokoh Ken
Arcade-Stick-Right.pngArcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Ryu Ko Ranbu
Arcade-Stick-QcfHcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Muei Shippuu Juudan Kyaku
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png

Yuri Sakazaki

Portrait KOF97 Yuri.png
Name Input
Tsubame Otoshi Arcade-Modifier-Air.png(Arcade-Stick-Left.pngorArcade-Stick-Right.pngorArcade-Stick-Down.png)+ (Arcade-Button-CPunch.pngorArcade-Button-DKick.png)(Air Throw)
En Yoku Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Ko Ou Ken Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Rai Kho Ken Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Kuu Ga Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
__Uru Kuu Ga Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png(after Kuu Ga)
Hien Senpuu Ken Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Hien Senpuu Kyaku Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Hyaku Retsu Binta Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Haoh Shokoh Ken
Arcade-Stick-Right.pngArcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Hien Houou Kyaku
Arcade-Stick-QcfHcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Hien Rekkou
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png

Ikari Warriors Team

Leona Heidern

Portrait KOF97 Leona.png
Name Input
Heidern Inferno (Air Throw) (close)Arcade-Modifier-Air.png(Arcade-Stick-Left.pngorArcade-Stick-Right.pngorArcade-Stick-Down.png)+ (Arcade-Button-CPunch.pngorArcade-Button-DKick.png)
Moon Slasher Arcade-Stick-CDU.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
X-Calibur Arcade-Stick-CDU.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Baltic Launcher Arcade-Stick-CB.pngArcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Grand Saber Arcade-Stick-CB.pngArcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
__Gliding Buster Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-DKick.png(directly after Grand Saber has connected)
I Slasher Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
V Slasher
Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-QcfHcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Gravity Storm
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Rebel Spark
Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png

Ralf Jones

Portrait KOF97 Ralf.png
Name Input
Vulcan Punch Arcade-Modifier-Tap.png Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Gatling Attack Arcade-Stick-CB.pngArcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Kyukoka Bakudan Punch Arcade-Stick-CDU.png+Arcade-Button-Punch.png or Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Button-Punch.png
Ralf Kick Arcade-Stick-CB.pngArcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Super Argentine Backbreaker (close)Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Desperation Move
Bari Bari Vulcan Punch
Arcade-Stick-QcfHcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Umanori Vulcan Punch
Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Galactica Phantom
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png

Clark Still

Portrait KOF97 Clark.png
Name Input
Death Lake Dive (Air Throw) (close)Arcade-Modifier-Air.png(Arcade-Stick-Left.pngorArcade-Stick-Right.pngorArcade-Stick-Down.png)+ (Arcade-Button-CPunch.pngorArcade-Button-DKick.png)
Stomping Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Vulcan Punch Arcade-Modifier-Tap.png Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Napalm Stretch Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png(use against airborne opponents)
Frankensteiner Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Rolling Cradler Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Super Argentine Backbreaker (close)Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
__Flashing Elbow Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png(after any special Throw)
Desperation Move
Ultra Argentine Back Breaker
(close)Arcade-Stick-Hcb.pngArcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Running Three
(close)Arcade-Stick-Hcf.pngArcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png

Psycho Soldier Team

Athena Asamiya

Portrait KOF97 Athena.png
Name Input
Psychic Shoot (Air Throw) Arcade-Modifier-Air.png(Arcade-Stick-Left.pngorArcade-Stick-Right.pngorArcade-Stick-Down.png)+ (Arcade-Button-CPunch.pngorArcade-Button-DKick.png)
Renkan Tai Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Phoenix Bomb Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-Down.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Psycho Ball Attack Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Phoenix Arrow Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Psycho Sword Arcade-Modifier-(Air).pngArcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Psycho Teleport Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Psycho Reflector Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Super Psychic Throw (close)Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Desperation Move
Shining Crystal Bit
Arcade-Stick-Left.pngArcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png (chancel by pressing Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png)
Desperation Move
__Crystal Shoot
Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png(during Shining Crystal Bit)
Desperation Move
Phoenix Fang Arrow
Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png

Sie Kensou

Portrait KOF97 Kensou.png
Name Input
Ko Bokute Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Gosen Tai Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Chou Kyuu Dan Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Ryu Sou Geki Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Ryu Renda (close)Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Modifier-Tap.pngArcade-Button-Punch.png
Ryu Renga Chi Ryuu Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Ryu Renga Ten Ryuu Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Ryu Gaku Sai Arcade-Stick-RDp.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Shin Ryuu Tenbu Kyaku
Arcade-Stick-QcfHcb.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Desperation Move
Shin Ryuu Seiou Rekkyaku
Arcade-Stick-QcfHcb.png+ Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Desperation Move
Sen Ki Hakkei
(close)Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Niku Man O Kuu
Arcade-Stick-Qcb.pngArcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Super Desperation Move
Fake Niku Man O Kuu
Arcade-Stick-Qcb.pngArcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png

Chin Gentsai

Portrait KOF97 Chin.png
Name Input
Sui HoHyoutan Shuu Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Hyoutan Geki Jaku Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Hyoutan Geki Kyou Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Ryuu Rin Hou Rai Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
KaitenTeki Kuu Totsu Ken Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Suikan Kan Ou Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png(chancel by pressing Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png)
__Chou Shuu Riku Gyo (connected) Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png(during Suikan Kan Ou)
Chou Shuu Riku Gyo (not connected) Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Bogetsu Sui Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png(chancel by pressing Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png)
__Ryuu Ja Hanhou Arcade-Stick-Up.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png(during Bugetsu Sui)
__Rigyo Hanhou Arcade-Stick-Up.png+ Arcade-Button-DKick.png(during Bugetsu Sui)
__Kaiten Teki Kuu Totsu Ken Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png(during Bugetsu Sui or Suikan Kan Ou)
Desperation Move
Gou Ran Enpou
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Gou En Shourai
Arcade-Stick-QcfHcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png

Women Fighters Team

Chizuru Kagura

Portrait KOF97 Chizuru.png
Name Input
100 Katso Tenjin no Kotowari Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
212 Katsu Shinsoku no Norito Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ any Button
__212 Katsu Shinsoku no Norito Ten Sui Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ any Button (during 212 Katsu, must use same Button)
202 Katsu Otsu Shiki Choumon no Isshin Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ any Button
108 Katsu Tamayura no Shitsune Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Ichimen Ikkatsu San Rai no Fu Jin
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Ichimen 85 Katsu Reigi no Ishizue
Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png

Mai Shiranui

Portrait KOF97 Mai.png
Name Input
Yume Zakura (Air Throw) (close)Arcade-Modifier-Air.png(Arcade-Stick-Left.pngorArcade-Stick-Right.pngorArcade-Stick-Down.png)+ (Arcade-Button-CPunch.pngorArcade-Button-DKick.png)
Benitsuru no Mai Arcade-Stick-DR.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Kachosen Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Ryuenbu Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Hisho Ryu En Jin Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Chijou Musasabi no Mai Arcade-Stick-CDU.png+ (hold)Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Kuuchuu Musasabi no Mai Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Hisatsu Shinobibachi Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Hakuro no Mai Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Cho Hissatsu Shinobibachi
Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Houou no Mai
Arcade-Stick-Qcb.pngArcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Sui Chou no Mai
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png

King

Portrait KOF97 King.png
Name Input
Slide Kick Arcade-Stick-DR.png+ Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Venom Strike Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Double Venom Strike Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Tornado Kick Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Mirage Kick Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Surprise Rose Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Trap Shot Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Illusion dance
Arcade-Stick-QcfHcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Silent Flash
Arcade-Stick-Qcb.pngArcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png

Kim Team

Kim Kaphwan

Portrait KOF97 Kim.png
Name Input
Neri Chagi Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Dora Yup Chagi Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Hi En Zan Arcade-Stick-CDU.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
__Ten Sou Zan Arcade-Stick-Down.png+ Arcade-Button-DKick.png(during heavy Hi En Zan)
Kuu Sa Jin Arcade-Stick-CDU.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Han Getsu Zan Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Hishou kyaku Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Ryuusei Raku Arcade-Stick-CB.pngArcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Houhoh Kyaku
Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Houhoh Tenbu Kyaku
Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-QcfHcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png

Chang Koehan

Portrait KOF97 Chang.png
Name Input
Hiki Nige Arcade-Stick-DR.png+ Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Tekkyu Dai Kaiten Arcade-Modifier-Tap.png Arcade-Button-Punch.png

(cancel by pressing Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Arcade-Button-BKick.png+Arcade-Button-CPunch.png+Arcade-Button-DKick.png)

Tekkyu Funsai Geki Arcade-Stick-CB.pngArcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Tekkyu Hi En Zan Arcade-Stick-CDU.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Dai Hakai Nage (Throw) (close)Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Desperation Move
Tekkyu Dai Bousou
Arcade-Stick-QcfHcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Tekkyu Dai Assatsu
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png

Choi Bounge

Portrait KOF97 Choi.png
Name Input
Toorima Geri Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Tatsumaki Shippuu Zan Arcade-Stick-CDU.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Hishou Kuu Retsu Zan Arcade-Stick-CDU.png+ (hold)Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Senpuu Hi En Shitozsu Arcade-Stick-CB.pngArcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
__Hokou Ten Kan
can be linked together up to 3 times
any direction + any Button (during Senpuu Hi or Hishou Kuu)
Kaiten Hi En Zan Arcade-Stick-CB.pngArcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Hishou Kyaku Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Shin! Chouzetsu Tatsumaki Shinkuu Zan
Arcade-Stick-Hcb.pngArcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Houou Kyaku
Arcade-Stick-QcfHcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png

New Face Team

Yashiro Nanakase

Portrait KOF97 Yashiro.png
Name Input
Regret Slam Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Step Side Kick Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Upper Duel Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Sledgehammer Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Missile Might Bash Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Jet Counter Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Million Bash Stream
Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Final Impact
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png(hold to power up)

Shermie

Portrait KOF97 Shermie.png
Name Input
Shermie Stand Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Shermie Whip Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Axle Spin Kick Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Shermie Shoot Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Shermie Spiral (close)Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Shermie Flash
(close)Arcade-Stick-Hcb.pngArcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Shermie Carnival
(close)Arcade-Stick-Hcf.pngArcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png

Chris

Portrait KOF97 Chris.png
Name Input
Spinning Array Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Slide Touch Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Glider Stomp Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Hunting Air Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Shooting Dancer Thrust Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Shooting Dancer Step Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Chain Slide Touch
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Twister Drive
Arcade-Stick-Qcb.pngArcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png

'97 Special Team

Ryuji Yamazaki

Portrait KOF97 Yamazaki.png
Name Input
Bussashi Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Hebi Tsaku Gedan Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-APunch.png(hold to delay)
Hebi Tsaku Chuudan Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png (hold to delay)
Hebi Tsaku Uwadan Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-CPunch.png (hold to delay)
__Hebi Damashi Arcade-Button-DKick.png(while delaying Hebi Tsaku)
Sabaki no Aikuchi Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Bai Gaeshi Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Bai Gaeshi Close
Deflects projectiles or head-butt explosive grab near opponent
(close)Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Suna Kake Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Badukan Pachiki Arcade-Stick-Hcbf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
SadoMaso Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Guillotine
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Yondan Drill
(close)Arcade-Stick-Hcb.pngArcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png

Blue Mary

Portrait KOF97 Mary.png
Name Input
Hammer Arc Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Climbing Arrow Arcade-Stick-DR.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
M. Spider Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Spin Fall Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Straight Slice Arcade-Stick-CB.pngArcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
__M. Crab Clutch Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png(during Straight Slice)
Vertical Arrow Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
__M. Snatcher Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png(during Vertical Arrow)
M. Head Buster Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Stun Gun Smasher Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Back Drop (close)Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
M. Typhoon
(close)Arcade-Stick-Hcb.pngArcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
M. Splash Rose
Arcade-Stick-QcfHcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
M. Dynamite Swing
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png

Billy Kane

Portrait KOF97 Billy.png
Name Input
Dai Kaiten Geri Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Boukou Tobi Geri Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Senpu Kon Arcade-Modifier-Tap.png Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Shuuten Ren Ha Kon Arcade-Modifier-Tap.png Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Senen Satsu Kon Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
San Setsu Kon Chu Dan Uchi Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
__Kaen San Setsu Kon Chu Dan Tsuki Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png(during San Setsu Kon)
Kyou Shuu Hishou Kon Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Ka Ryuu Tsuigeki Kon Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Sui Ryuu Tsuigeki Kon Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Desperation Move
Cho Kaen Senpu Kon
Arcade-Stick-QcfHcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Dai Senpuu
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png

Single Entries

Iori Yagami

Portrait KOF97 Iori.png
Name Input
Ge Shiki Yumebiki Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-APunch.pngArcade-Button-APunch.png
Ge Shiki Gou Fu In Shinigami Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Ge Shiki Yuri Ori Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-Left.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
108 Shiki Yami Barai Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
127 Shiki Aoi Hana Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png(can be linked together up to 3 times)
100 Shiki Oni Yaki Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
212 Shiki Koto Tsuki In Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Kuzu Kaze (close)Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Kin 1211 Shiki Ya Otome
Arcade-Stick-QcfHcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Ura 108 Shiki Ya Sakazuki
Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png

Shingo Yabuki

Portrait KOF97 Shingo.png
Name Input
Ge Shiki Gou Fu Nage Fukanzen Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
114 Shiki Ara Kami Mikansei Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-APunch.png
115 Shiki Doku Kami Mikansei Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
100 Shiki Oni Yaki Mikansei Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
101 Shiki Oboro Guruma Mikansei Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Shingo Kick Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Ge Shiki Kake Hou Rin
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Burning Shingo
Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png

Secret Characters

Orochi Team

Orochi Yashiro

Portrait KOF97 Orochi Yashiro.png
Name Input
Saku Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Bu Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Odoru Daichi (close)Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Niragu Daichi (close)Arcade-Stick-Hcbf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Musebu Daichi Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Kujiku Daichi Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Ankoku Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi
(close)Arcade-Stick-Hcb.pngArcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Araburu Daichi
(close)Arcade-Stick-Hcf.pngArcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Hoeru Daichi
(close)Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png(hold to power up)

Orochi Shermie

Portrait KOF97 Orochi Shermie.png
Name Input
Kourai Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Mugetsu no Raiun Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ any button
Yatanagi no Muchi Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Shajitsu no Odori Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Raijin no Tsue Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Ankoku Raiko Ken
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Shukumei, Genei, Shinshi
Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png

Orochi Chris

Portrait KOF97 Orochi Chris.png
Name Input
Muyou no Ono Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Jukei no Oni Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Taiyou o Iru Honoo Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Kagami o Hofuru Honoo Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Shishi o Kamu Honoo (close)Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Tsuki o Tsumu Honoo Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Ankoku Orochi Nagi
Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Daichi o Harau Gouka
Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngArcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png

Mid-Boss Fighters

Orochi Iori

Portrait KOF97 Orochi Iori.png
Name Input

Orochi Iori uses the same moveset as normal Iori, but he moves faster and can combo moves that cannot be used as a combo normally.

Orochi Leona

Portrait KOF97 Orochi Leona.png
Name Input

Orochi Leona uses the same moveset as normal Leona, but she moves faster and can combo moves that cannot be used as a combo normally.

Alternate Character Versions

'94 Kyo Kusanagi

Portrait KOF97 Kyo94.png
Name Input
Ge Shiki: Naraku Otoshi Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngArcade-Stick-Down.png+ Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Ge Shiki: Goufu You Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Arcade-Button-BKick.png
88 Shiki Arcade-Stick-DR.png+ Arcade-Button-DKick.png
108 Shiki: Yami Barai Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
100 Shiki: Oniyaki Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png
101 Shiki: Oboroguruma Arcade-Stick-RDp.png+ Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Ura 108 Shiki: Orochi Nagi
Arcade-Stick-QcbHcf.png+ Arcade-Button-Punch.png(hold to delay)