| “ | A strong fighter is not one who always wins, but one who stands after defeat | „ |
| ~ Sagat in Super Street Fighter IV [1] |
| “ | I must be strong. That is responsibility of the king | „ |
| ~ Sagat in Street Fighter V [2] |
Summary
Sagat (サガット, Sagatto, Thai: สกัด) is a character in the Street Fighter series. First appearing in the original Street Fighter as the final boss, Sagat was originally a boss character in the early editions of the series. He was later turned into a regular, playable character.
Sagat is also referred to as "The Emperor of Muay Thai", "The King of Muay Thai" or "The God of Muay Thai" in the games. He's also a former member of the criminal organization Shadaloo, being series villain M. Bison's personal bodyguard as well as one of the feared "Four Heavenly Kings" but after the events in Street Fighter Alpha 3 and Street Fighter II, he resigned from his post.
Sagat is a very proud fighter. He's very powerful and strong-willed, as well as hard-working; he is dedicated in body and spirit to martial arts life. His uncommon physical appearance makes him menacing, hideous and downright unfriendly at first glance, which holds true to a certain extent.
In contrast to his initially violent and sometimes cruel nature, Sagat appreciates opponents that are worthy and of strong character and greatly despises taking unfair or dishonest advantages in combat. His more honorable traits come to the forefront during his storyline development, and his pride gives way to an honesty of sorts similar to Ryu, his purpose now defined by the "heart of battle".
Powers and Stats
Tier: 9-A
Name: Sagat, epithet "Emperor of Muay Thai" and "Invincible Tiger"
Origin: Street Fighter
Gender: Male
Age: 40s
Classification: Human, Muay Thai Champion, Former "Four Kings of Shadaloo" Member
Powers and Abilities:
- Superhuman Physical Characteristics
- Martial Arts (Muay Thai Master)
- Acrobatics (Hypermobility and Self-Momentum)
- Chi Manipulation and Projection
- Extrasensory Perception (Should be able to sense chi, just like other expert chi users)
- Aura (Can envelop himself in a battle aura.[3])
- Fire Manipulation (Via Tiger Raid)
- Limited Power Nullification (His EX Rekkaken cancels out normal projectiles)
- Damage Boost (Can perform enhanced versions of his Special Attacks. Angry Charge and Hanuman Charge enhance his Tiger Uppercut and Tiger Knee)
- Status Effect Inducement (By hitting the opponent repeteadly, without them being able to recover, he can cause them to enter the "Stun" status, which leaves them unable to react. His Focus Attack causes the opponent to enter a "crumpling" status)
- Limited Fate Manipulation (Fighters can fight against their destiny.)
Resistance to:
- Corruption (Awakened and managed to overcome the influence of the Satsui No Hado.[4])
Attack Potency: Small Building level (Was about to defeat Ryu in the first tournament and lost only because Ryu briefly tapped into the Satsui no Hado. Knocked out Adon in a single hit, who is strong enough to destroy the head of a giant Buddha statue.[5][6][Statistics Values 1] In a previous fight, he beat him up so much he remained injuried for a year and a half.[7] Superior to Balrog and Vega. He kept improving and, after realizing that true strength doesn't originate from hate and anger, he became able to match pre-SFV Ryu and establish himself as one of his rivals.[8][9][10][11][4])
Speed: High Hypersonic travel, reaction and combat speed (Crossed a 100 meters-long Buddha statue faster than the eye can see.[Statistics Values 2])
Lifting Strength: Class M (Comparable, if not superior, to Zangief.[Statistics Values 3])
Striking Strength: Small Building level[Statistics Values 1]
Durability: Small Building level (Effortlessy blocked Adon's attacks.[12][5][Statistics Values 1])
Stamina: Peak Human (Can undergo intense battles and training. As a teenager, he defeated the champion of Muay Thai in a battle without any pause and despite having his wrist broken towards the end.[3] Is able to hold his breath underwater for 20 minutes.[13])
Range: Standard Melee Range, Tens of Meters with projectiles (His Chi Projection is comparable to SFIV Ryu's)
Standard Equipment: None notable
Intelligence: Above Average, Gifted in combat (Is a master of Muay Thai who defeated[13] the reigning king of the discipline when he was only a teenager.[3] He never lost a battle prior to his first encounter with Ryu and was known to be the strongest fighter in the world. After witnessing Go Hibiki's hiza geri, he learned and improved the technique as if it was his own.[7] Over the course of his career, when he suffered a counter attack, by learning techniques to counter them, he was able to overcome his weaknesses and blind spots.[7] Has rebuilt his fighting style through intense training to match Ryu's and added several techniques over the course of the years. Has taught Muay Thai to Adon, who became a champion, and still was no match for him.[13] Through self-awareness, Sagat realized how pointless his hatred and rage towards Ryu were, becoming a better and wiser man, now focused on finding the true meaning of the fight itself, made of victories, losses and constant improvement.)
Weaknesses: Sagat's pride prevents him from taking unfair or dishonest advantages in combat.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
- Tiger Heavy Elbow: Sagat steps forward and delivers a downward elbow strike.
- Step Low Kick: Sagat steps forward and delivers a low, spinning roundhouse kick.
- Step High Kick: Sagat steps forward and delivers a high, spinning roundhouse kick.
- Edge Knee Strike: Sagat delivers a quick knee strike to the opponent's midsection.
- Fake Kick: Sagat performs a feint, faking to deliver a high kick.
- Focus Attack: A heavy move that grants an augmented defense to the user during the execution and, if it lands, makes the opponent crumple.
- Tiger Hang: Sagat grabs his opponent by the head and delivers a devastating knee strike to their midsection. He then lifts the opponent and tosses them back-first to the ground.
- Tiger Swing: Sagat grabs his opponent and delivers a knee strike to their midsection. He the swings his opponent to the opposite side and delivers a second knee strike to their solar plexus.
- Tiger Rage: Sagat grabs the opponent by the neck with one hand and delivers three knee strikes to their midsection.
- Tiger Carry: Sagat lifts the opponent and tosses them behind him.
- Tiger Shot: Sagat gathers ki in his hands and propels his fists together forwards in order to fire an energy projectile. The EX version is faster and stronger.
- Grand/Ground Tiger Shot: Sagat crouches and shoots a low Tiger Shot. The EX version is faster and stronger.
- Tiger Uppercut: Sagat jumps into the air and turns his body while hitting his opponent with a rising uppercut. The EX version is stronger.
- Tiger Knee Crush: Sagat jumps forward and rams into the opponent with his knee, hitting twice at close range. The EX version adds a second knee strike delivered with the opposite leg.
- Tiger Claw: A combo of two kicks. With the light and medium version Sagat crouches and delivers a low kick followed by another low kick, this time from a standing position, resulting in the opponent falling down. The heavy version starts with the same low kick, but is then followed by a knee strike and a kick, with the latter being the result of Sagat stretching his leg.
- Tiger Raid: A powerful combination of attacks comprised of a low crouching kick, three standing kicks (with a knee strike in the before the third) and lastly a Tiger Knee Crush imbued in flames.
Tiger Genocide
Tiger Genocide II
- Tiger Destruction: Sagat chains a Tiger Knee and two consecutive Tiger Uppercuts, with the opposite fist covered in energy.
- Tiger Cannon: Sagat fires an extremely powerful version of the Tiger Shot.
- Tiger Rampage: Sagat performs a Tiger Knee toward his opponent. If the initial attack connects, Sagat delivers two roundhouse kicks to his opponent's head before delivering an elbow to their face, causing the stunned opponent to spin around twice. Sagat then launches his opponent in the air with an upward elbow strike. Sagat winds his fist and charges it with energy before delivering a devastating Tiger Uppercut.
- Tiger Revenge: After blocking an attack, Sagat steps forward and delivers a fast knee strike that knocks his opponent back.
- Tiger Tornado: Sagat quickly dashes backwards to dodge an incoming attack and replies with a quick, powerful roundhouse kick that strikes the opponent before they are able to react, knocking them down.
- Angry Charge: Sagat clutches at the scar on his chest as it glows. This move power ups Sagat's next Tiger Uppercut, that will inflict more damage and stun.
- Hanuman Charge: Sagat performs a Waikruu while surrounding his shins and feet with energy. This causes his next Tiger Knee to be enhanced.
- Tiger Charge: Sagat powers himself up as his hands are infused with burning ki energy. While this V-Trigger is active, Sagat gains access to a weaker version of his Tiger Cannon, which can be fired up to two times.
- Tiger Assault: Sagat powers himself up as his legs are infused with burning ki energy. While this V-move is active, Sagat gains access to two new special attacks
- Tiger Spike: A spinning roundhouse kick that causes a knockdown and can break the opponent's guard if charged.
- Tiger Rush: A powerful forward knee strike. If the initial attack hits, it launches the opponent in the air, allowing Sagat to follow-up with a spinning roundhouse kick with the opposite leg.
Gallery
Notable Matchups
Victories:
Ken Masters (Street Fighter) Ken's Profile (The battle took place in the Thailand Stage)
Losses:
Inconclusive:
References
- ↑ Super Street Fighter IV - Sagat's Winquotes (Generic)
- ↑ Street Fighter V - Sagat's Intro Quote (Training Mode)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 All About Street Fighter ZERO 3
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Street Fighter V - Sagat's Character Story
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Street Fighter IV - Sagat's Prologue
- ↑ Street Fighter Alpha 2 - Adon's Arcade Ending
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 All About Street Fighter ZERO 2
- ↑ Street Fighter Alpha - Sagat's Arcade Ending
- ↑ Street Fighter Alpha 2 - Sagat's Arcade Ending
- ↑ Super Street Fighter IV - Sagat's Prologue
- ↑ Street Fighter IV - Sagat's Rival Battle
- ↑ Street Fighter IV - Adon's Rival Battle
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
Statistics Values
Discussions
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