Galford

Learn Galford's moves, combos, and strategies in Samurai Shodown (2019). This guide covers his special moves, throws, and how to effectively use his dog Poppy.

Galford: The Ninja Golden Boy

Age: 20 Birthplace: San Francisco, U.S.A. Weapon: Blade of Justice Martial Arts School: Original Koga

Stage: San Francisco

Accompanied by his faithful dog Poppy, Galford has set his sights on becoming the first American Ninja master. A real nice guy, he strives to rid his country of the evil and disasters plaguing it.

Galford and Hanzo are more or less a clone of each other gameplay wise. Therefore, they share similar normal attacks, throws, and even a few special moves.

Throws

• Rolling Drop (← / → + MS / HS): Slams the opponent to the ground.
• Executioner Slash (← / → + MK / HK): Stabs the opponent on the ground.
• Leg Throw (Unarmed, ← / → + MK / HK): Flips the opponent forward.
• Stardust Drop (↓ + MS / HS / MK / HK) (Midair Only): Catches the opponent and slams them on the ground.

All of Galford's grabs will deal more damage when performed with HS / HK compared to MS / MK. Rolling Drop will toss the opponent in the opposite direction you held.

Special Moves

• Plasma Blade (↓ ↘ → + S): Throws electric kunais across the screen.
• Strike Heads (→ ↓ ↘ + K): Grabs the opponent and jumps with a spinning fall (like an Izuna Drop).
• Shadow Copy (→ ← ↙ ↓ ↘ → + Any Button): Splits into 4 shadows before reappearing. Where he goes depends on the button pressed.
• Rear Replica (Attack, → ↘ ↓ ↙ ← + LK): Teleports and then appears above the opponent with a downward thrust.
• Head Replica (Attack, Hold LK) (When hit): When hit, he'll disappear into a puff of smoke before teleporting above with a downward thrust.
• Rush Dog (↓ ↙ ← + S): Commands Poppy to run forward with a charge.
• Machine Gun Dog (↓ ↙ ← + LK): Commands Poppy to gnaw on the opponent. The opponent can shake Poppy off by mashing the buttons.
• Diving Dog (↓ ↙ ← + MK): Commands Poppy to throw the opponent. This can be blocked.

Galford can Triangle Jump by pressing the opposite direction when jumping towards the wall. Galford can perform all special moves even while unarmed. Rush Dog (HS) will knock down on hit, causing it to deal less damage than the LS / MS versions. Special moves involving Poppy can be stopped by projectiles.