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                                    TAKARA's
                             Battle Arena Toshinden 
                            For The Nintendo Gameboy
                         Written By TBO a.k.a. Gamer 12
                                 FAQ Version 0.2
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                             Email: tbo12@excite.com
               Homepage: http://home.talkcity.com/InfiniteLoop/tbo
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_/Table of Contents_/
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01. Updates (History)
02. Intro
03. Basics - Controls
   -Direction Pad Controls
   -Button Controls
04. Modes of Play
05. Characters /Move List
   - Duke B. Rambart
   - Eiji Shinjo 
   - Ellis
   - Fo Fai
   - Gaia
   - Gaia II
   - Kayin Amoh
   - Mondo Yaki
   - Rungo Iron
   - Sho Shinjo
   - Sofia
   - Uranus 
06. Playing Tips
07. Codes
08. Miscellaneous
09. Thank You's
10. Copyright - About




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11/19 - vERSION 0.0: Started my fourth FAQ and my first for the Nintendo 
Gameboy. A bit incomplete though.

12/27 - vERSION 0.1: Updated a few things.

06/26/00 - vERSION 0.2: Changed a few things here and there...



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  Hyyyyyaaaaaa! Swwwwwwipppphhhhhh, Swooooooooooosh, SMACK!! Sounds that are 
apparent in this, PlayStation-to-GameBoy converted game, they call, Battle Arena 
Toshinden. In this exciting Gameboy fighter, you can select upto 8 players and 
four hidden, secret, and powerful players in this fast-action paced game. Each 
character has their own story and reasons for why they are in the Toshin 
Daibukai Tournament. A tournament of blood, lust, and the most sought possesion, 
GLORY! As well as choosing from an array of characters, your own selected 
character has his/her own distinctive moves that makes them special from the 
others.


([ Game Box Descrition ])

Get Ready To Rumble! The Toshin Daibukai tournament has arrived. Ten of the 
toughest fighters in the world are taking part in the most grueling slugfest 
known to man. To win, each combatant must be completely focused. One slip and 
their fate is sealed. Who will be crowned champion? That is up to you. So get 
off your duff and get ready for the fight of your life with Battle Arena 
Toshinden!

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Background
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Toshin Daibukai is a fighters' tournament held in the underworld every few 
years. All types of weapons, except firearms [guns], are allowed making this 
fight to the death the ultimate tournament! The organization that arranges the 
tournament has selected all participants in advance. Rumor has it that this 
organization was dissolved after the last tournament. The truth is not yet 
known. The tournament is about to begin. Who is behind the scences? What evil 
purpose do they have?



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_/B A S I C S - C O N T R O L_/
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([ Direction Pad Controls ])
U- Up
D- Down
F- Forward
B- Backward

QCF- Quarter Circle Forward ( D,DF,F )
QCB- Quarter Circle Back ( D,DB,B )
QCR- Quarter Circle Down-Right ( F,DF,D )
QCL- Quarter Circle Down-Left ( B,DB,D )
HCF- Half Circle Forward ( B,DB,D,DF,F )
HCB- Half Circle Back ( F,DF,D,DB,B )
HCR- Half Circle Upwards Right ( F,UF,U,UB,B )
HCL- Half Circle Upwards Left  ( B,UB,U,UF,F )
HCU- Half Circle Going Down ( U,UB,B,DB,D )
360- Rotate D-Pad in a circle (any direction)
720- Rotate D-Pad in a circle twice (2 times)
Air- While in the air

([ Button Controls ])
Light Punch- b                 Light Kick- a
Hard Punch- B                  Hard Kick- A
Punch & Kick- AB

Start- Start/Pause        Select- Nothing

([ Easy-Move Commands ])
Push th Direction Pad and the "A" and "B" buttons simultaneously to execute an 
easy-command move. The move can only be executed when your opponent's Strenth 
Gauge is flashing.

U + AB.....................Usually a Shadow Attack
U + ab.....................Usually a Second Shadow Attack
D + ab.....................Usually a Defensive Attack
F + ab.....................Usually a Quick Attack
B + ab.....................Usually a Fireball/Weapons Attack
Air, ab/AB.................Usually a Diving Attack
Air, D-Pad + ab/AB.........Usually an Air Attack

([ Abbreviations ])
/ - or      + - At the same time
& - and     , - Motion to
_ - While moving in this direction
x2 - Repeat Twice
x3 - Repeat 3 Times
wait - Wait less than a second
opp. - Opponent

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|Combo System|
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_/CHARACTERS - MOVE LIST _/
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*Note: Each character is listed alphabetically by their first or beginning 
names. Also on the modes part: "R" stands for a general move, "D" stands for 
desperation move, and "Sc" stands for Scorcher Mode. Also since the movelist 
might be confusing to some, if you see "+ AB" next to a "B,F,B" for example, the 
"B" in "B,F,B" is just the Back button on the D-Pad.

 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
|General Character Moves|
 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Throw- F/B + P (Close)

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Duke B. Rambart
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Background
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One day, during a fight with a young Asian man, Duke's beloved sword "Vanquer" 
broke and he was defeated. Now Duke seeks a rematch with Eiji, the man 
responsible for his defeat.

Weapon: Large Sword 

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Mode   Move Name                Motion               Easy-Move
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R      Southern Cross           QCF + B              [B + ab]
R      Cyclone                  F,D,DF + B           [F + ab]
R      Ogre Slash               F,DB,QCF + B         [D + ab]
R      Head Crush               Air,QCF + B          [Air + ab] 
R      The End                  DB,QCF,B + B         [U + AB]
RD     La Fin                   DF,DB,DF,B,F + B     [U + ab]
R      Grand Cross              HCB + AB
Sc     Roses Coffin             QCFx3 + A  

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Eiji Shinjo
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Background
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Eiji is an adventurer who travels the world in search of his "missing" brother. 
It is rumored that someone in the tournament may know his whereabouts. Eiji is 
determined to find him!

Weapon: Hyakko no Tachi/White Tiger Fang (Nihontoh)/Magical Bakko Sword

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Mode   Move Name                Motion               Easy-Move
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R      Rekkuzan                 QCF + B              [F + ab]
R      Hishouzan                F,D,DF + B           [D + ab]
R      Syugekidan               DF + A               [B + ab]
R      Ryuseikyaku              Air,QCB + A          [Air + ab]
RD     Byakki-mosyuken          HCB_HCF + B          [U + AB]
R      Enjin-syuraha            U,D,F,B + AB         [U + ab]
Sc     Jigokumon                QCFX2 + AB

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Ellis
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Background
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Hearing a rumor that her missing father might still be alive, Ellis entered the 
last tournament to look for him. It was then that she discovered that her real 
father was Gaia, a very powerful fighter. She has entered this year's tournament 
in hopes of meeting him.

Weapon: Dirks

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Mode   Move Name                Motion               Easy-Move
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R      Tornado                  QCB + A              [F + ab]
R      Flaming Crescenz         F,D,DF + B           [D + ab]
R      Arc Slash                Air,HCB + B          [Air,D + ab] 
R      Air Dance                Air,HCB + A          [Air + ab]
R      Ribbon Attack            HCR + AB             [B + ab]
RD     Sweet Kiss               F,Bx2 + B            [U + AB]
R      Stardust Night           DF,DB,DF,B,F + AB    [U + ab]
Sc     Pretty Dance             HCF + A          

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Fo Fai
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Background
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A 107-year-old master of black magic, Fo appears to be a harmless old man. In 
fact, thousands of men have been sacrificed at the tips of his shiny metal 
blade. At the tournament, he plans to "paint the town red."

Weapon: Metal Blades/Konsougakka (Claws)

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Mode   Move Name                Motion               Easy-Move
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R      Mystic Sphere            HCB + B              [F + ab]
R      Pagoda Kick              QCB + A              [D + ab]
R      Falling Sphere           B,D,DF + B           [B + ab]
R      Sphere Burst             Air,HCB + B          [Air + ab]
R      Claw Attack              F,D,DF + B
R      Wind Breaker             HCR + AB
RD     Mystic Sphere Burst      F,HCF,B + B          [U + AB]
R      Ultra Wind Breaker       B,Fx2 + AB           [U + ab]
       ...Ren-Fo                QCF + A
         ...Chi-Fo              QCF + B
            ...Ten-Fo           QCF + AB

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Gaia
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Background
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Gaia's identity is a mystery. His power, however, is well known. Warriors cringe 
at the mere sight of him. For defeating Gaia... will not be an easy task!

Weapon: Armor Bastar
 

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Mode   Move Name                Motion               Easy-Move
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R      Red Fire                 QCF + B              [F + ab]
R      Blue Water               F,D,DF + B           [D + ab]
R      Green Wind               QCB + A              [B + ab]
RD     Dark Finish              HCB,F + B            [U + AB]
R      Bad End                  DF,DB,DF,B,F + AB    [U + ab]

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Gaia II
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Background
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Gaia's is Ellis' missing father in action. He now knows that his daughter is 
looking for him. What will he do?

Note: This is the same Gaia as Gaia I. He just took of his armor. Also he comes 
during/after the tournament is over, so the original Gaia (witht the armor) is 
from the beginning of the tournament. While Gaia II is possibly after a loss 
(Maybe to Ellis?).

Weapon: Armor Bastar 

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Mode   Move Name                Motion               Easy-Move
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R      Botan                    HCF + B              [F + AB]
R      Ougi                     QCB + B              [D + AB]
R      Tsubame                  F,D,DF + B 
R      Oboro                    QCB + A              [B + AB]
R      Tsuki No Wa              B,F + B 
R      Maryuujin                360 + B              [U + ab] 
R      Igarashi                 HCU,D + A
R      Batsu                    QCFx2 + AB
RD     Gouka No Kurenai         HCB_HCF + B          [U + AB]
Sc     Igoukinai                F,Bx2 + AB

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Kayin Amoh
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Background
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As a fighter, Kayin is feared and respected by all. His world is the 
battlefield. His desire is to win the tournament. Kayin will not rest until 
victory is his.

Weapon: Long Sword/Excaliber

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Mode   Move Name                Motion               Easy-Move
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R      Sonic Slash              QCF + B              [F + ab]
R      Power Thrust             F,D,DF + B           [D + ab]
R      Leg Crush                QCB + A              [B + ab]
R      Scottish Moon            Air,QCB + A          [Air + ab]
RD     Hell's Inferno           HCB_HCF + B          [U + AB]
R      Rainbow Splash           HCB,F,B + AB         [U + ab]
SC     Hell's Gate              QCFx2 + AB

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Mondo Yaki
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Background
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Possessor of the "Seiryu Spear" a very powerful weapon, Mondo, represents his 
family, the Yaki clan, in the tournament. He has trained vigourously and will do 
whatever he can to win.

Weapon: Seiryu Spear

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Mode   Move Name                Motion               Easy-Move
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R      Goriki Tenbu             F,D,DF + B           [F + ab]
R      Goriki Fujin             HCF + B              [D + ab]
R      Shippu Tsuki (Upper)     QCF + B              [B + ab]
R      Shippu Tsuki (Lower)     QCB + B              
R      Goriki Raijin            Air,QCF + B          [Air + ab]
RD     Choriki Daibutsumetsu    QCFx2,B + B          [U + AB]
R      Kyoriki-jakouretsbu      HCR,QCR + B          [U + ab]
Sc     Raijin Shoheki           HCF + A
Sc     Goriki Senpujin          QCBx2 + AB

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Rungo Iron
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Background
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After discovering uraniium in his mine, Rungo has become the target of many 
organizations. Rungo will do whatever he can to protect his family and his mine.

Weapon: Rock-Hard Bat/Club

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Mode   Move Name                Motion               Easy-Move
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R      Fire Strike              QCF + B              [F + ab]
R      Power Thrust             F,D,DF + A           [D + ab]
R      Sinning Charge           QCF,B + B            [B + ab]
R      Batter Up                HCB + B
RD     Mega Fire Strike         HCF_HCB + B          [U + AB]
R      Mega Brutal Stomper      HCU_QCF + AB         [U + ab]
Sc     Hyper Batter Up          QCL + AB(CH)
 
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Sho Shinjo
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Background
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Eiji's mysterious brother never stays in one place too long. What is his purpose 
here? Why has he entered the tournament? Only time will tell.

Weapon: Katana Blade

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Mode   Move Name                Motion               Easy-Move
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R      Rekkuzan                 QCF + B              [F + ab]
R      Hishouzan                F,D,DF + B           [D + ab]
R      Senkouga                 QCB + A              [B + ab]
R      Suiseikyaku              Air,QCB + A          [Air + ab]
R      Gekkosa                  Air,D,U + A          [Air,D + ab]
R      Sisyozan                 B,D,DB + B           
R      Ryugekidan               DF + A
RD     Byakki-Mosyuken          HCB_HCF + B          [U + AB]
R      Emma-ressyusai           360 + B              [U + ab]
Sc     Jigokumon                QCFx2 + AB
Sc     Counter                  QCB,F + B

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Sofia
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Background
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Learning that her memory was being manipulated by the mysterious force behind 
the tournament, Sofia is etermined to find the person responsible. She will not 
be stoppped.

Weapon: Whip

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Mode   Move Name                Motion               Easy-Move
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R      Thunder Ring             QCB + B              [F + ab]
Sc     Thunder Ring             Air,QCB + B          [AB] 
Sc     Thunder Ring             Air,F,D,DF + B
R      Aurora Revolution        HCB + B              [D + ab]
R      Rattlesnake              QCF + B              [B + ab]
RD     Call Me Queen            F,Bx2 + B            [U + AB]
R      Salamander               DF,DB,DF,B,F + AB
Sc     Jewelry Shower           HCF + A

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Uranus
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Background
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Not much is known about this woman, besides her beauty and gift of flight with 
the wings on her back. Some say she's an angel sent down from the heavens, but 
angels don't fight and destroy others. With her bow an arrow, can anyone stop 
her?

Weapon: Magic Bow & Arrow

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Mode   Move Name                Motion               Easy-Move
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R      Angel Rage (Upper)       QCF + B              [B + AB]
R      Angel Rage (Lower)       QCF + A
R      Swany Swap               F,D,DF + A           [D + AB]
R      Fire Hawk                F,Bx2 + B            [F + AB]
RD     Phoenix                  QCF,HCF + B          [U + AB] 
R      Cockatrice               D,DF,Fx2 + AB        [U + ab] 



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*Battle Arena Toshinden could possible be a mix of Toshinden 1 and 2. Except 
only one character is from Toshinden 2, Gaia II.



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_/ T H A N K  Y O U 'S _/
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*Thanks to the Webmaster at GameFAQs (http://www.GameFAQs.com), CjayC, for 
holding the largest archive of videogame reference on the planet. Keep up the 
good work!
*Thanks to Secrets of the GameSages [ http://www.gamesages.com ]or (in my 
opinion) better known as Secrets of the Segasages for their help before and 
during the games realease.
*Thanks to IGN (http://www.IGN.com)
*Thanks to some of th FAQ writers of the Playstation version of Battle Arena 
Toshinden
*Thanks to myself (TBO) for writing this FAQ/Movelist.



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_/ Copyright - About _/
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