Poppy

Poppy (パピー, Papī) is Galford's husky companion introduced in Samurai Shodown who acts as an exclusive helper to Galford's Shura/Slash form in Samurai Shodown III. During the course of the series she gives birth to at least three other puppies: Pahpa, Pippy, and Pippa.

Story
Poppy is a dog Galford adopted before he departed for Japan. She grew up during Galford's training and became his constant companion. In Samurai Shodown V, players can play as her by inputing a special command on the character selection screen. In her ending, she sacrifices herself to save Galford while he was saving one of her puppies. In honor of her memory, Galford renames one of her puppies in her name. Throughout the series she remains a loyal companion.

Personality
Happy to be at her master's side and willing to do what she can to help him in his battles for justice.

Powers

 * Teleport - Poppy can teleport short distances above her opponent.
 * Grapple - Poppy can throw, bite and charge her opponents at command.

Fighting Style
With a special input, the player can order her to headbutt, bite, or drop from above on their opponents. She may also piledrive her foes during Galford's desparation move -which relies entirely on her- in Samurai Shodown II. In Samurai Shodown III, Galford's Shura/Slash form relies on Poppy for a vast majority of his special moves. She retains her attacks from before but can also be kicked as a projectile and replicate Galford's movements in his desperation move. When utilized strategically, she can distract opponents whilst the player moves Galford into a more favorable position or act as a counter against most projectiles. However, she is not invulnerable to attacks as opponents can strike her down to diffuse her advances, leaving her unusable by the player until she recovers. Players also have to be aware of which direction she is facing when summoned as she may charge in a direction opposite than intended.

Game Appearances

 * Samurai Shodown
 * Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidou Retsuden
 * Samurai Shodown II
 * Samurai Shodown III
 * Samurai Shodown IV
 * Samurai Shodown V
 * Samurai Shodown V Special
 * Samurai Shodown VI
 * Samurai Shodown 64
 * Samurai Shodown 64-2
 * Samurai Shodown: Edge of Destiny

Anime Appearances

 * Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture
 * Samurai Spirits 2: Asura-Zanmaden (OVA)