An incredibly potent defensive and mixup option, the Bolshoi Storm Buster boasts impressive speed, damage, and range.

While it cannot be used in combos except after Punish Counter Drive Impact and Punish Counter Smetana Dropkick (3HK) in the corner, Bolshoi Storm Buster has two major upsides to compensate.

First and foremost, unlike other command grab supers, Bolshoi Storm Buster cannot be jumped or backdashed on reaction to the super flash. If the opponent is not already airborne, out of range, or invincible to throws as the super flash starts, they will be grabbed. Second, Bolshoi Storm Buster deals 800 more damage than other Level 3 Super Arts, making it the single most damaging attack in the game. These two factors, when combined with the move's incredible range and fast startup, make the move perhaps the strongest invincible reversal in the game. While expensive, once Zangief can perform the move, the opponent need act with extreme caution, lest they be consigned to oblivion.

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