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A trained warrior tiger who punches everything he sees in order to win. Kuga wanted to test his own power by joining the competition. While his tough exterior makes him intimidating towards his opponents in the game, he's really a gentle giant.
While his secret is hidden underneath his 'pink' palms, he has the power to generate shockwaves via a Charged Attack punch to increase his level of impact when hitting an obstacle. It would sometimes leave a four-toed paw print on the craters.