Raikouken

Raikouken (lit. Lightning Fist), is Benimaru Nikaido's signature Super Special Move, first appearing with him in The King of Fighters '94.

Description
Benimaru draws his hand back, then does a straight jab surrounded by a pulsating orb of electricity. The version hits in front of him while the  version hits above him.

Strategy
As a frametrap, Raikouken can hit out most enemies and can also nullify projectiles. The later-added anti-air version is a multi-hitting attack that catches most jump-ins, projectiles, and most other standing attacks if the enemy is big or tall. However, it is unsafe on block most of the time and leaves Benimaru open when blocked, whiffed or misses.