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"1, 2, 3!"
—Ed, Street Fighter V

"Blitz!"
—Ed, Street Fighter 6

Psycho Flicker (サイコフリッカー Saikofurikkā?) is one of Ed's special attacks, introduced in Street Fighter V. It would be renamed Psycho Blitz (サイコブリッツ Saikoburittsu?) as of Street Fighter 6

Input
Street Fighter V Arcade Modifier TapArcade Button Punch
Street Fighter 6
(Classic)
Arcade Stick QCB+Arcade Button Punch
Street Fighter 6
(Modern)
Arcade-Stick-Left+Modern SP

Description[]

"Unleashes a combination of punches cloaked in Psycho Power. Useful when canceling from normal attacks, or as a way to close out combos."
Street Fighter 6

Executed by rapidly pressing the punch button, Ed rapidly delivers a flurry of backhanded fists up with his hand radiating with Psycho Power.

In Street Fighter 6, the input would be changed to a quarter-circle-back motion and pressing punch with Classic controls, or pressing back and the Special button with Modern. Instead of backhands with his front hand, Ed now rapidly barrages the opponent with multiple punches using both hands. The Arcade-Button-LPunch version keeps the opponent standing, the Arcade-Button-MPunch version spins the opponent backwards, the Arcade-Button-HPunch version causes a hard knockdown, and the OD version triples the amount of punches, sending the opponent flying with the last hit.

Tactics[]

Street Fighter V[]

PsychoFlicker

Psycho Flicker is primarily used to end combos. The damage output of this attack by itself is minimal. However, one of Ed's main weakness is his lack of range on his special attacks. Psycho Flicker has the the best range out of all of Ed's special moves. It can link from most of his normals. Unlike Psycho Upper, this attack can be linked from Ed's Light attacks. Psycho Flicker can also be cancelled into EX Psycho Knuckle or Critical Art.

This move is a very useful tool for Ed in the neutral game. It has a 6-frame startup, making it one of his fastest moves. Psycho Flicker is also +3 on hit and causes a standing reset. This allows Ed to can continue pressure, with Standing Medium Punch or Crouching Medium Punch to frame trap his opponent, even disrupting their 3-frame attacks. Psycho Flicker is Ed's primary choice to end block strings, even on block. Even though this move is -3 on block, the pushback of this attack makes it difficult for his opponent to punish.

Street Fighter 6[]

In Street Fighter 6, Psycho Flicker is a tricky long-ranged option that lets Ed keep up his pressure from a distance. Psycho Flicker can be charged to snatch opponents or cancelled into Kill Rush to reposition. A fully charged Psycho Flicker is advantageous on block and leads to a juggle on hit, making it highly rewarding if properly aimed. However, its narrow hitbox can make it vulnerable to certain jump arcs. The OD version starts up fast and performs the Snatcher instantly without charging, though it cannot be cancelled or charged further.

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