Vilgax

Vilgax is an intergalactic alien conqueror and enemy of Ben Tennyson. His goal was to retrieve the Omnitrix and rule the universe.

Overview
In Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion XL, Vilgax is an unlockable character, unlocked by winning 52 matches, or by completing story mode. His in game bio states Vilgax might not be quick but he makes up for it by being one of the strongest characters in the game.

Pros

 * Highest damage output in the game
 * High power cube generation due to high damage output
 * Overwhelming Punch Time Explosion that can break shields quickly and carry opponents off stage.
 * Great range; uses a sword, janky hitboxes, has laser attack
 * Counter-attack option; Has an attack that makes him invulnerable

Cons

 * Huge character; big hurtbox

Vilgax's most notable tool is his down knockback as it has a large and buggy hitbox that deals massive damage in a small amount of time. It makes a decent ledge guard option due to the really large hitbox, and gives a hard time for just about any opponent to recover. There is also a chance of the attack comboing with itself due to the glitched hitbox dealing a whopping total of 42% damage minimum.

Laser; while not as spammable as Aku's, is a useful poke tool. Due to it being aimed at a diagonal angle it can't be countered as directly by projectiles, provided Vilgax is at higher elevation. Shield of Seagle is a powerful tool as well, as it is good for countering or reading moves due to the invulnerability given during use. It comes out faster than down knockout but is easier to counter if missed.

Forward aerial has trouble hitting smaller characters regularly but is a great option for an approach due to its quick nature, coming out on frame 2. At lower percents it may even be followed up after down knockout or can combo into shield. Down air is the alternative attack against smaller characters where forward air wouldn't hit on the ground, it's not as good of an approach since it has much less horizontal range but it has a decent amount of knockback

When platforms are active on final boss, depending on positioning, Vilgax can get a significant advantage due to the smaller more disconnected stage. He can also approach easier than other characters when the middle platform is down either by poking with laser across the other side or using shield to prevent a punishment from jumping over. Vilgax can also counter coast rolling or jumping over with down knockout.

Vilgax comes equipped with one of the best PTEs in the game as it either gets a lot of percentage on the opponent or a free kill. In this essence to competitive play, Vilgax really only needs to take off 2 stocks himself out of 3. In addition, due to Vilgax's high damage output he will farm his PTE faster than others no problem.

Generally, Vilgax can be played by poking with laser or punishing attacks with down knockout or down signature, then follow up with a down knockout attack or forward air attack.

In-game Stats
Speed: 1/5 Power: 5/5
 * Vilgax has many attacks that have slow startup mostly on his strongest attacks, but overall his speed is average. If you use coast off ledges and frequently fast fall, you can be more mobile than some of the faster fighters.
 * Vilgax has the strongest non-PTE or item attack in the game, dealing massive damage and has one of the highest knockback ratios in the game.

Air: 1/5


 * Most spicy take from developers. Should be 3/5 at least. Although his recovery can be quite predictable, it is decent in distance. Vilgax has the highest damaging aerials in the game with fair range on all. Vilgax also has a disjointed 2 frame forward air. This is one of the many reasons some ignore the in-game stats as they can be very inaccurate or vague.

Range: 5/5


 * Vilgax is a large character, and with that a large reach, especially with the use of his sword as a majority of moves.

Normal Attacks

 * Neutral: Vilgax swings his sword from right to left (two hits, 4%, creates 1 power cube), then left to right (two hits, 5% creates 1 power cube), and performs an overhead strike (6%, creates 1 power cube).
 * Running: Vilgax shoulder bashes forward. Deals 14% and creates 4 power cubes.
 * Up: Vilgax raises his sword above him. Deals 14% and creates 4 power cubes.
 * Down: Vilgax swings his sword across the ground. Deals 13% and creates 3 power cubes.
 * Throw: Vilgax reaches out with his left arm. Deals 9% when thrown.

Knockout Attacks

 * Side: Vilgax slashes in front of him. Deals 19%~28% uncharged~charged. Creates 4 power cubes.
 * Up: Vilgax uppercuts, creating an impact effect. Deals 28%~38% uncharged~charged. Creates 4 power cubes.
 * Down: Vilgax slams his sword in front of him and behind him. Deals 21%~31% uncharged~charged. Creates 4 power cubes.

Aerial Attacks

 * Neutral: Vilgax spins, swinging his sword around. Deals 12% and creates 3 power cubes.


 * Side: Vilgax swings his sword forward. Deals 16% and creates 4 power cubes.
 * It can easily miss on short or crouching characters, even if you short-hop. Therefore either using down air, or waiting until the last moment to use this attack is one of the ways to combat this.


 * Up: Vilgax twirls his sword above him. Deals 12% and creates 3 power cubes. Use backwards to hit grounded fighters and follow up with another aerial like forward air or up air again.


 * Down: Vilgax swings his sword below him. Deals 18% and creates 4 power cubes.
 * The move technically activates above him, making it almost as good as up aerial when it comes to covering your head. Better if you want more knockback, as up aerial lacks power. Better up air than up air actually, as it hits above him early within the move.

Signature Attacks
Neutral: Omega Laser
 * Vilgax shoots a laser from his eyes, aiming down at the ground and sweeping it forward. Deals 6%~7%. Creates 1 power cube.

Side: Sword Spin
 * Vilgax spins around his sword in front of him as a multi-hit. Deals 8% per hit and creates 2 power cubes. Due to being a false multi-hit, it can be shielded during use even if it connects.

Up: Shooting Star
 * Vilgax leaps at a decent height and and charges upward diagonally. Deals 7% and creates 1 power cube.

Down: Shield of Seagle
 * Vilgax brings out a shield, giving him temporary immunity to all moves, and destroys projectiles that contact him as a result. Deals 16% and creates 4 power cubes.

Punch Time Explosion: True Form
Vilgax transforms into his true form, resembling a giant octopus of sorts. During the PTE, this form can be controlled, allowing you to move around and fly. Anyone in contact will take 10%, creating 2 power cubes.

Synergy: Coco
Vilgax roars at Coco (Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends), frightening Coco, who then drops three eggs. Vilgax's minions come out of the egg, shooting lasers at multiple directions. During the synergy, Vilgax can move and attack like normally and gains invulnerability. Sadly, because no one likes Vilgax as a person, his team up isn't crossover related in outside the cutscene. He basically summons his own goons by accident. Poor slippery customer.

Quotes

 * "The power of the Ultimatrix... will be mine!"
 * "Bow down before me."
 * "You are nothing... compared to my power!"
 * "I tire of this!"
 * "Behold... my power!"
 * "This is not over yet!"
 * "I will return!"
 * "I am Vilgax!"