The Ysaar (イウサール Iusaaru?) is Rashid's first V-Trigger in Street Fighter V. [1] It returns as Rashid's Level 2 Super Art in Street Fighter 6.
- "Let's go! Whirlwind!"
- —Rashid in Street Fighter V
| Appearance | Function | Input |
|---|---|---|
| Street Fighter V | V-Trigger I |  +
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| Street Fighter 6 | Super Art (Level 2) |
 + (Classic) + + (Modern)
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Description[]
- "Kick out with both legs to create a large advancing whirlwind. Movements or special moves that make contact with the whirlwind have their properties changed."
- —Street Fighter 6
Executed by pressing Heavy Punch and Heavy Kick simultaneously, Rashid performs a sweeping kick to summon a giant tornado that moves slowly across the screen. Once activated, the whirlwind slowly closes in on the opponent. If the tornado hits the opponent, it inflicts a small amount of damage and launches them in the air. The whirlwind fades away when it travels halfscreen or when it makes contact with the opponent.
In Street Fighter 6, the input for this move changed to perform two quarter-circle back motions and pressing any kick button. After the initial tornado hits, a translucent whirlwind with no hitbox follows, allowing for Rashid to continue to use his enhanced special moves.
Tactics[]
This projectile is invincible from normal moves and projectiles. As the whirlwind approaches the opponent, Rashid can safely walk behind or stay inside the tornado, leaving them with very limited options to defend him and the projectile at the same time. It also has a high hitbox, making it difficult to jump over.
It is also a fantastic way to pressure the opponent and Mix-up tool. The objective is to watch how his opponent reacts his pressure and act accordingly. If they block the tornado, Rashid can barrage them with mix-ups. By combining low attacks, overheads, and throws, it becomes increasingly difficult for his opponent to defend. Rashid can also utilize cross=up options, forcing his opponent to block the opposite direction, and confusing them while the whirlwind is out. It can also combo into his Medium Spinning Mixer or Critical Art for some big damage.
While the whirlwind is out, Rashid can use it to increase his movement on any attack that propels him forward. If he jumps on the tornado, it will send him flying across the screen, similar to his V-Skill. This is an effective way to get in and maintain offensive pressure. If Rashid dashes, it will shoot him towards the opponent at insane speeds. He can also use his Eagle Spike or Spinning Mixer in the tornado to approach the opponent, since it becomes difficult to punish with the whirlwind still on the screen.
However, the move has a slow startup. If Rashid uses a raw activation of this V-Trigger, his opponent can interrupt the move with a quick normal. The best time to use Ysaar is on a knockdown, or if Rashid has them backed against the corner.
In Street Fighter 6, this move has more versatility. Because it is a Super Art, regular and OD projectiles cannot neutralize it. Rashid can also kick the tornado by performing a Whirlwind Shot to send the projectile fast toward the opponent. Even if the tornado is already behind the opponent, Rashid can still send it to the other direction. While the tornado still travels slow and inflicts less damage compared to Street Fighter V, Rashid gets an opportunity to perform fancy juggle combos. Even if the opponent is blocking the tornado, he can still potentially put his opponent in a mix-up situation. Additionally, the projectile also creates an Air Current that remains on the screen for two seconds. Having the Air Current on the screen enhances Rashid's special moves like Spinning Mixer or Eagle Spike.
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Trivia[]
- "Ysaar" (Arabic: إعصار) is the Arabic word for "tornado".