Mario Tornado

Mario Tornado, also known as Star Spin , is a recurring attack used by Mario in the Super Smash Flash series. In both games, Mario spins around rapidly for a short time, he ends the attack by punching upward, knocking away trapped opponents.

Overview
In the original Super Smash Flash, Mario Tornado is 's. The move is slightly quicker than the Super Smash Bros. Melee version of the attack, with little to almost no hitstun, but still a very damaging move nonetheless.

In the reboot, Super Smash Flash 2, it has become 's down special move. The move now possesses considerably more knockback and hitstun than its counterpart in SSF, and can now be used for recoveries as it allows Mario to hover in the air momentarily when the special move button is pushed repeatedly. It is also one of the best momentum canceling moves in the game. As a nod to the spinning attack from Super Mario Galaxy, the Baby Luma comes out of Mario's cap during the ending strike, but is merely a cosmetic addition.

Trivia

 * When the Baby Luma was first incorporated into the move, it actually had a small hitbox that dealt high knockback. This has been removed altogether, though.