Signature move

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A signature move is a move used by a character that they created/ further developed or that they use as if so. It is usually one, if not the strongest of their abilities. A defining mark of a signature move is that it is almost analogous with the character, as is the case with the Kamehameha wave performed by Goku in the Dragon Ball series. Even though it was created by Master Roshi and used by many other characters, it has become almost synonymous with the character. It is usually used in the context of fighting games. It's usually used has a finishing move or last resort technique

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Rasengan, it's Naruto's signature move as well as Shadow Clone. It was created by the Fourth Hokage
Kamehameha, it's Goku's signature move. It was created by Muten Roshi
Hadouken, It's Ryu's and Ken's signature move. It was first mastered by Goutetsu, who then passed it on to Gouki and Gouken, who would later teach it to Ryu and Ken.
Bloody Spear, is Scorpion's signature move, and possibly the best known of all special moves from the Mortal Kombat games.
Falcon Punch it's Captain Falcon's signature move.
Inhale it's Kirby's signature move.