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[[Image:Jackskellington0.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Jack Skellington from Kingdom Hearts]]
[[Image:Jackskellington0.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Jack Skellington from Kingdom Hearts]]


'''Jack Skellington''' is a character who has appeared in every Kingdom Hearts so far.
'''Jack Skellington''' is a character who has appeared in every ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' so far.


Sometimes known as The Pumpkin King, Jack is the biggest celebrity in [[Halloween Town]].  He is the star of ''The Nightmare Before Christmas''.
Sometimes known as The Pumpkin King, Jack is the biggest celebrity in [[Halloween Town]].  He is the star of ''[[wikipedia:The Nightmare Before Christmas|The Nightmare Before Christmas]]''.


==Story==
===''Kingdom Hearts''===


==The Movie==
In [[Kingdom Hearts]], Jack takes a liberal role of performing a scary Halloween, in this case, using the [[Heartless]]. He asks [[Dr. Finkelstein]] to make a heart for the creatures so they can dance, but the heartless get loose and wreak havoc in Halloweentown. He requests the help of [[Sora]] to find a solution.


{{Spoiler}}
===''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories''===
 
In '''The Nightmare Before Christmas''' Jack tired of the same routine every Halloween. While walking in the woods Jack finds a way into [[Christmas Town]]. Jack then decides to kidnap Santa Claus, and take his role in the celebrating. It ends in disaster and [[Santa Claus|Santa]] is prisoned by [[Oogie Boogie]]. But in the end Jack defeats [[Oogie Boogie|Oogie]] and saves Christmas.
 
==[[Kingdom Hearts]]==
 
In [[Kingdom Hearts]], Jack takes a liberal role of performing a scary Halloween, in this case, using the [[Heartless]]. He asks Dr. Finkenstein to make a heart for the creatures so they can dance, but the heartless get loose and wreak havoc in Halloweentown. He requests the help of [[Sora]] to find a solution.
 
==[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]==


[[Image: KH_COM-JackSkellington.png|left]]
[[Image: KH_COM-JackSkellington.png|left]]


Jack makes an appearance as a figment of Sora's memory in ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' his role this time remains relatively the same. He requested Dr. Finkelstein to make a memory potion, hoping that it would help in teaching the Heartless new Halloween tricks.
Jack makes an appearance as a figment of Sora's memory in ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'' his role this time remains relatively the same. He requested Dr. Finkelstein to make a memory potion, hoping that it would help in teaching the Heartless new Halloween tricks.


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==[[Kingdom Hearts II]]==
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===


[[Image:Jack_Santa.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Jack Santa]]
[[Image:Jack_Santa.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Jack Santa]]


In [[Kingdom Hearts II]], he takes a comparable role to his character in the movie. He tries to take Santa's place (for the second time), and helps save him from a resurrected [[Oogie Boogie|Oogie]]. Eventually, thanks to Santa, he learns that it his duty to take care of Halloween as much as it is for Santa and Christmas. His Santa suit then helps Sora open a new pathway to [[Pride Lands]].
In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', he takes a comparable role to his character in the movie. He tries to take Santa's place (for the second time), and helps save him from a resurrected [[Oogie Boogie|Oogie]]. Eventually, thanks to Santa, he learns that it his duty to take care of Halloween as much as it is for Santa and Christmas. His Santa suit then helps Sora open a new pathway to [[Pride Lands]].


Later, Jack is blamed for stealing the presents from Santa's factory. He teams up with Sora again to help solve the mystery and clear his name. They do this by hiding in a giant present and tricking the theif into stealing it. Jack and Sora then defeat the theif, who turns out to be Dr. Finklestein's [[Experiment]], and save Christmas. After that, Santa lets Jack ride in his sleigh. Later, he learns from Sally that the most important thing of Christmas is not the present inside, but the wish of the giver to make someone happy.
Later, Jack is blamed for stealing the presents from Santa's factory. He teams up with Sora again to help solve the mystery and clear his name. They do this by hiding in a giant present and tricking the theif into stealing it. Jack and Sora then defeat the theif, who turns out to be Dr. Finklestein's [[Experiment]], and save Christmas. After that, Santa lets Jack ride in his sleigh. Later, he learns from Sally that the most important thing of Christmas is not the present inside, but the wish of the giver to make someone happy.
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==Limit Commands==
==Limit Commands==


AP Cost: 30AP<br>
'''AP Cost''': 30AP<br>
Auto Limit Equipped: No, but available.<br>
'''Auto Limit Equipped''': No, but available.<br>
MP Cost: All<br>
'''MP Cost''': All<br>
Limit: Dance Call<br>
'''Limit''': Dance Call<br>
Combo: Downbeat/Synchronization<br>
'''Combo''': Downbeat/Synchronization<br>
Combo Finisher: Finale<br>
'''Combo Finisher''': Finale<br>
Combo Triggers:  "Downbeat" replaces "Attack" in the Command menu and "Synchronization" and "Finale" appear as Reaction Commands in that order.
'''Combo Triggers''':  "Downbeat" replaces "Attack" in the Command menu and "Synchronization" and "Finale" appear as Reaction Commands in that order.


====Skillset Description====
====Skillset Description====


Dance Call<br>
'''Dance Call'''<br>
Description: Jack holds Sora in a dancing position and rapidly spins around, damaging all foes in range.
'''Description''': Jack holds Sora in a dancing position and rapidly spins around, damaging all foes in range.


Synchronization/Downbeat<br>
'''Synchronization/Downbeat'''<br>
Description: Both Sora and Jack summon Jack-o-Lanterns and damages all foes in range.
'''Description''': Both Sora and Jack summon Jack-o-Lanterns and damages all foes in range.


Finale<br>
'''Finale'''<br>
Description: Combo finisher; Sora and Jack lands on the ground and perform a bow pose, the ground later emerges light lasers and damages all foes in range. A short ranged finisher.
'''Description''': Combo finisher; Sora and Jack lands on the ground and perform a bow pose, the ground later emerges light lasers and damages all foes in range. A short ranged finisher.


==See Also==
==See Also==

Revision as of 18:32, 3 May 2008

File:Jackskellington0.jpg
Jack Skellington from Kingdom Hearts

Jack Skellington is a character who has appeared in every Kingdom Hearts so far.

Sometimes known as The Pumpkin King, Jack is the biggest celebrity in Halloween Town. He is the star of The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Story

Kingdom Hearts

In Kingdom Hearts, Jack takes a liberal role of performing a scary Halloween, in this case, using the Heartless. He asks Dr. Finkelstein to make a heart for the creatures so they can dance, but the heartless get loose and wreak havoc in Halloweentown. He requests the help of Sora to find a solution.

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

Jack makes an appearance as a figment of Sora's memory in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories his role this time remains relatively the same. He requested Dr. Finkelstein to make a memory potion, hoping that it would help in teaching the Heartless new Halloween tricks.

Kingdom Hearts II

In Kingdom Hearts II, he takes a comparable role to his character in the movie. He tries to take Santa's place (for the second time), and helps save him from a resurrected Oogie. Eventually, thanks to Santa, he learns that it his duty to take care of Halloween as much as it is for Santa and Christmas. His Santa suit then helps Sora open a new pathway to Pride Lands.

Later, Jack is blamed for stealing the presents from Santa's factory. He teams up with Sora again to help solve the mystery and clear his name. They do this by hiding in a giant present and tricking the theif into stealing it. Jack and Sora then defeat the theif, who turns out to be Dr. Finklestein's Experiment, and save Christmas. After that, Santa lets Jack ride in his sleigh. Later, he learns from Sally that the most important thing of Christmas is not the present inside, but the wish of the giver to make someone happy.

In combat

Jack is prone to use his scary powers mixed with a good black magic, making him a splendid black mage. In the first game, he uses some black magic similar to Donald, yet in the second part he manipulates the magic with some goulish movements and fast touches of claws.

Limit Commands

AP Cost: 30AP
Auto Limit Equipped: No, but available.
MP Cost: All
Limit: Dance Call
Combo: Downbeat/Synchronization
Combo Finisher: Finale
Combo Triggers: "Downbeat" replaces "Attack" in the Command menu and "Synchronization" and "Finale" appear as Reaction Commands in that order.

Skillset Description

Dance Call
Description: Jack holds Sora in a dancing position and rapidly spins around, damaging all foes in range.

Synchronization/Downbeat
Description: Both Sora and Jack summon Jack-o-Lanterns and damages all foes in range.

Finale
Description: Combo finisher; Sora and Jack lands on the ground and perform a bow pose, the ground later emerges light lasers and damages all foes in range. A short ranged finisher.

See Also