Iron Tager/Gameplay

Use Magnetism to draw in the opponent; a type of grappling character that has never appeared before!!

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General Strategy

Kokonoe, can you hear me? Commencing battle data collection now.
Depending on someone to watch your back... doesn't feel bad at all.

By the scientist Kokonoe's hand he was revived as a cyborg. Those around him call him the Red Devil due to his appearance and fear him, but he is actually kind and honest.

Possessing heavy attacks and command throws, he is a power character. His movements are sluggish, but magnetism allows him to bring his opponent to him and attack. Settle it, Genesic Emerald Tager Buster!

Tager is a power type character who specializes in throws. He has no double jump or dashes, giving him low mobility, but once he's close, he's a threatening character with pummeling attacks and throws.

At mid-range, use Standing C and Standing D to control the space in front of Tager. If the opponent keeps their distance, close the distance by advancing or using forward jumps, or by rush attacks like Crouching D and Sledge Hammer. Sledge Hammer will guard against projectile attacks while still moving. The B version not only moves a long distance, but also resists all except low attacks while charging.

When the Electric Gauge reaches MAX, Tager can use Spark Bolt, which travels quickly and pierces most other projectiles. If you have an opportunity, use Voltic Charge to fill the gauge. If the opponent closes in with a Jump, meet them with Crouching A or Crouching C. Crouching C takes some time to come out, so doing it early is key.

Once in close, aim to pummel or throw the opponent. Focus on delivering quick attacks like Standing A and Crouching A, or applying magnetism with Standing D and ← + D. If the opponent is magnetized, attacks like → + A or Wedge Catapult can still hit from medium range, making it hard for your opponent to escape.

As can be easily guessed, Tager has access to many powerful throwing techniques. The Drive button attack "Spark Bolt," used either alone or when his Electrical Gauge is maxed, has a characteristic effect of causing the opponent to become magnetized when hit. Once the opponent has become magnetized, they will be dragged towards his command throws and other moves.

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Kokonoe, can you hear me? Commencing battle data collection now.
Depending on someone to watch your back... doesn't feel bad at all.

By the scientist Kokonoe's hand he was revived as a cyborg. Those around him call him the Red Devil due to his appearance and fear him, but he is actually kind and honest.

Possessing heavy attacks and command throws, he is a power character. His movements are sluggish, but magnetism allows him to bring his opponent to him and attack. Settle it, Genesic Emerald Tager Buster!

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Tager is a power type character who specializes in throws. He has no double jump or dashes, giving him low mobility, but once he's close, he's a threatening character with pummeling attacks and throws.

At mid-range, use Standing C and Standing D to control the space in front of Tager. If the opponent keeps their distance, close the distance by advancing or using forward jumps, or by rush attacks like Crouching D and Sledge Hammer. Sledge Hammer will guard against projectile attacks while still moving. The B version not only moves a long distance, but also resists all except low attacks while charging.

When the Electric Gauge reaches MAX, Tager can use Spark Bolt, which travels quickly and pierces most other projectiles. If you have an opportunity, use Voltic Charge to fill the gauge. If the opponent closes in with a Jump, meet them with Crouching A or Crouching C. Crouching C takes some time to come out, so doing it early is key.

Once in close, aim to pummel or throw the opponent. Focus on delivering quick attacks like Standing A and Crouching A, or applying magnetism with Standing D and ← + D. If the opponent is magnetized, attacks like → + A or Wedge Catapult can still hit from medium range, making it hard for your opponent to escape.

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As can be easily guessed, Tager has access to many powerful throwing techniques. The Drive button attack "Spark Bolt," used either alone or when his Electrical Gauge is maxed, has a characteristic effect of causing the opponent to become magnetized when hit. Once the opponent has become magnetized, they will be dragged towards his command throws and other moves.

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Command Lists

Name	Command
Smart Combo
Smart Combo 1	◻ · ◻ (delayable) · ◻ · ◻ · ◻
Smart Combo 2	← + ◻ · ← + ◻ · ← + ◻
Smart Combo 3
Smart Combo 4	Crouching ◻ · ◻
Smart Combo 5	Midair ◻ · ◻
Specials
Special 1	← + ◻
Reversal Action
Charge Lightning チャージライトニング Chāji Raitoningu	◻ · ✕ simultaneously (midair also)
Skills
① Atomic Collider アトミックコレダー Atomikku Koredā	↓↘→ + ◻ or △ (delayable)
① Gigantic Tager Driver ギガンティックテイガードライバー Gigantikku Teigā Doraibā	←↙↓ + ◻
Wedge Catapult ウェッジカタパルト Uejji Kataparuto	←↙↓ + △
① Air Driver エアードライバー Eā Doraibā	Midair ←↙↓ + ◻ or △ (delayable)
Gadget Finger ガジェットフィンガー Gajetto Fingā	◻ or △ or ⭕ during ①
Extra Skill (Takes 1 skill gauge)
Spark Bolt スパークボルト Supāku Boruto	↓↘→ + ⭕
① EX Gigantic Tager Driver EX ギガンティックテイガードライバー EX Gigantikku Teigā Doraibā	↓↘→ + ⭕ (delayable)
① EX Air Driver EX エアードライバー EX Eā Doraibā	Midair ←↙↓ + ⭕ (delayable)
Distortion Skill (Takes 2 skill gauge)
Magna-Tech Wheel マグナテックホイールMagnetic Wheel Maguna Tekku Hoīru	↓↘→ + △ · ⭕ simultaneously
Genesic Emerald Tager Buster ジェネシックエメラルドテイガーバスター Jenesikku Emerarudo Teigā Basutā	←↙↓ + △ · ⭕ simultaneously
Distortion Skill · Duo (takes two skill gauge)
Tera-Break テラブレイク Tera Bureiku	R1 during the main character's Distortion Skill

Name	Command		Description
	Normal Input	Alternative Input
Drive
Voltic Battler	D		An attack with strong magnetism. When the opponent is struck with magnetized attacks, they will become electrically charged. During the charged state, certain attacks will pull the opponent towards you.
Special
Gigantic Tager Driver ギガンティックテイガードライバー Gigantikku Teigā Doribā	Turn + A or B (delayable)	SP1
Atomic Collider アトミックコレダー Atomikku Koredā	→↓↘ + C (delayable)
Sledge Hammer スレッジハンマー Surejji Hanmā	↓↘→ + A or B	SP2
→ Additional Attack	↓↘→ + A after "Sledge Hammer"
Spark Bolt スパークボルト Supāku Boruto	←↙↓↘→ + D when Electric Gauge is maxed
Voltic Charge	←↓↙ + B (delayable)
Distortion Drive
Magna-Tech Wheel マグナテックホイール Maguna Tekku Hoīru	↓↘→↓↘→ + B (uses 50% Heat)	SP3 (uses 50% Heat)
→ Tera-break	↓↘→↓↘→ + B (uses 50% Heat) after "Magna-Tech Wheel"	SP3 (uses 50% Heat)
Genesic Emerald Tager Buster ジェネシックエメラルドテイガーバスター Jenesikku Emerarudo Teigā Basutā	Turn twice + C (delayable)
Astral Heat
King of Tager	A+B+C while pressing D repeatedly (uses 100% Heat)	SP4 (uses 100% Heat)

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BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle (Evolution Japan/Taipei Game Show build)

Name	Command
Smart Combo
Smart Combo 1	◻ · ◻ (delayable) · ◻ · ◻ · ◻
Smart Combo 2	← + ◻ · ← + ◻ · ← + ◻
Smart Combo 3
Smart Combo 4	Crouching ◻ · ◻
Smart Combo 5	Midair ◻ · ◻
Specials
Special 1	← + ◻
Reversal Action
Charge Lightning チャージライトニング Chāji Raitoningu	◻ · ✕ simultaneously (midair also)
Skills
① Atomic Collider アトミックコレダー Atomikku Koredā	↓↘→ + ◻ or △ (delayable)
① Gigantic Tager Driver ギガンティックテイガードライバー Gigantikku Teigā Doraibā	←↙↓ + ◻
Wedge Catapult ウェッジカタパルト Uejji Kataparuto	←↙↓ + △
① Air Driver エアードライバー Eā Doraibā	Midair ←↙↓ + ◻ or △ (delayable)
Gadget Finger ガジェットフィンガー Gajetto Fingā	◻ or △ or ⭕ during ①
Extra Skill (Takes 1 skill gauge)
Spark Bolt スパークボルト Supāku Boruto	↓↘→ + ⭕
① EX Gigantic Tager Driver EX ギガンティックテイガードライバー EX Gigantikku Teigā Doraibā	↓↘→ + ⭕ (delayable)
① EX Air Driver EX エアードライバー EX Eā Doraibā	Midair ←↙↓ + ⭕ (delayable)
Distortion Skill (Takes 2 skill gauge)
Magna-Tech Wheel マグナテックホイールMagnetic Wheel Maguna Tekku Hoīru	↓↘→ + △ · ⭕ simultaneously
Genesic Emerald Tager Buster ジェネシックエメラルドテイガーバスター Jenesikku Emerarudo Teigā Basutā	←↙↓ + △ · ⭕ simultaneously
Distortion Skill · Duo (takes two skill gauge)
Tera-Break テラブレイク Tera Bureiku	R1 during the main character's Distortion Skill

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BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger

Name	Command		Description
	Normal Input	Alternative Input
Drive
Voltic Battler	D		An attack with strong magnetism. When the opponent is struck with magnetized attacks, they will become electrically charged. During the charged state, certain attacks will pull the opponent towards you.
Special
Gigantic Tager Driver ギガンティックテイガードライバー Gigantikku Teigā Doribā	Turn + A or B (delayable)	SP1
Atomic Collider アトミックコレダー Atomikku Koredā	→↓↘ + C (delayable)
Sledge Hammer スレッジハンマー Surejji Hanmā	↓↘→ + A or B	SP2
→ Additional Attack	↓↘→ + A after "Sledge Hammer"
Spark Bolt スパークボルト Supāku Boruto	←↙↓↘→ + D when Electric Gauge is maxed
Voltic Charge	←↓↙ + B (delayable)
Distortion Drive
Magna-Tech Wheel マグナテックホイール Maguna Tekku Hoīru	↓↘→↓↘→ + B (uses 50% Heat)	SP3 (uses 50% Heat)
→ Tera-break	↓↘→↓↘→ + B (uses 50% Heat) after "Magna-Tech Wheel"	SP3 (uses 50% Heat)
Genesic Emerald Tager Buster ジェネシックエメラルドテイガーバスター Jenesikku Emerarudo Teigā Basutā	Turn twice + C (delayable)
Astral Heat
King of Tager	A+B+C while pressing D repeatedly (uses 100% Heat)	SP4 (uses 100% Heat)

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References

• BlazBlue: Central Fiction Official Website (US), Characters - Iron Tager
• BlazBlue: Central Fiction Official Website (JP), Iron Tager - Command List
• Twitter, @isukagg BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle EVO JP Command Lists

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