SPECIAL MOVES

Shield Slash - QCF+ATK (60k)

Shield Slash is useful within block strings as it hits from the front and also on return. The return attack has massive hitstun.

The Light Version acts as an OTG allowing you to follow up with additional attacks. 

The Heavy version has juggle properties which allow for extended combos.  Crouching H into Heavy Shield Slash will launch the opponent, allowing you to follow up with an air combo, or simply H Shield Slash xN.  On some characters, you must add a jumping M Shield Slash every 5th throw. 

Charging Star - QCB+ATK (100k/133k/162k)

Charging Star nullifies projectiles, making it useful for advancing on zoning style opponents.  H Charging Star travels a little less than half way across the screen, the longest of the three.  It is unsafe on block, so make sure to protect the recovery with an assist of some kind.

Heavy Charging StarCharging Star is effective within ground combos and can be canceled into all of his Hyper Combos. 

Stars & Stripes - F,D,D/F+ATK (80k/104k/135k)

An uppercut style attack that is invincible for a brief period, Stars & Stripes works well as an anti-air or to counter an offense with gaps.  Can be comboed into, however Charging Star typically does more damage in most situations. 

Back Flip - ATK+S (NA)

Captain America's back flip is useful within block strings to create mix up opportunities by passing through the opponent. It can be used to close the gap between the opponent as well, but keep it mind it does not posses any invincibility, and can be punished for a full combo anytime it is not protected by an assist.