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Lavos: __LeiaRolando__ posted...

Chrono Trigger isn't as strong as it used to be since I don't recall its last proper rerelease. It was a glaring omission from the SNES Classic and its only recent port was quickly disowned by its fandom. Because it's not overly accessible in its proper form, I think the game is starting to be forgotten by time and therefore isn't attracting any new fans (a shame), so the teenagers flocking from Reddit aren't going to recognize Lavos. That's a 10% swing not in his favor.

Did you forget this is GameFAQs we're talking about, or something? The last time we saw CT in action, it had a realistic shot to outright win a 2015 without major rallies, and CT characters looked fine in 2018. Of course, we also didn't have any major rallies in 2018, nor should we expect any for future character battles, which leaves a site where our average age is literally over 30, meaning nostalgia is king.

For Lavos, I'm going to go with Fodder Line, because CT itself has looked to be noticeably stronger of late than it was circa 2004-2005. Moreso than other CT characters, Lavos's strength trajectory should track pretty directly with his game by nature of his role and characterization.

Cid Highwind: Midcarder - In Cid's last match, Mega Man scored only 63% on him, and that was considered a good result for the Blue Bomber. A decline since 2010 is inevitable, but I'm betting that it will be of the more modest Cloud/Aerith variety rather than Vincent and Sephiroth's freefalls.

Goofy: Mid Fodder - I already overestimated one character who only has recognizability and KH (at its weakest point ever) going for him in Mickey, so I'm loath to make that same mistake again. Ask yourself who actually cares about Goofy on GameFAQs and you'll see why.
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