Matchup Summary (Win Condition and Game Plan)
Sora wants to stop Lucario’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 with OOS Fair (9f), OOS Nair (9f), Up B (9f), and Grab (10f), then force Lucario back outside Forward Tilt and Down Tilt to keep stage control.
In Sora vs Lucario, the stable plan is to avoid playing directly into Lucario’s Forward Tilt and Down Tilt and take the landing or ledge route before Lucario can reset.
The table shows that Lucario’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 can be answered by Sora’s OOS Fair (9f), OOS Nair (9f), Up B (9f), and Grab (10f), so those overcommitments should be cashed out immediately.
For Sora, Lucario’s Forward Tilt and Down Tilt are still hard to hit immediately out of shield, so reading the landing spot or ledge route matters more than forcing an early swing.
Full Move Frame Quick Reference
| Opponent Move | Startup | On Shield | Sora OOS Candidate Moves | Barely Missed Moves |
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| Jab 1 | 5 | -16 | -15 | -14 |
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| Jab 2 | 5 | -18 | -18 | -17 |
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| Jab 3 | 9 | -23 | -22 | -21 |
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| Forward Tilt | 12/15 | -12 | -11 | -8 |
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| Up Tilt | 6 | -22/-21 | -20/-20 | -18/-17 |
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| Down Tilt | 7 | -9 | -7 | -5 |
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| Dash Attack | 7 | -28/-27 | -26/-24 | -22/-20 |
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| Forward Smash | 19 | -27/-25 | -24/-26 | -19/-21 |
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| Up Smash | 15/19 | -37/-38 | -34/-36 | -30/-31 |
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| Down Smash | 16 | -28 | -25 | -21 |
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| Neutral Air | 10/18 | -2/-2 | -1/-2 | 0/-1 |
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| Forward Air | 7 | -6 | -6 | -5 |
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| Back Air | 13 | -10/-10 | -9/-9 | -7/-7 |
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| Up Air | 10 | -10/-10 | -9/-10 | -7/-9 |
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| Down Air | 4/11 | -10/-9 | -9/-9 | -8/-8 |
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| Neutral B | 9 (+8) | -26 | -25 | -23 |
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| Side B | (9)24 | -24/-30 | -19/-27 | -10/-24 |
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| Up B | 46 | -23/-31 | -22/-31 | -19/-29 |
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| Down B | 5 (Start of Counter) | — | ||
| Grab | 7 | — | ||
| Dash Grab | 10 | — | ||
| Pivot Grab | 11 | — |
Win Condition Checklist
- Sora should not play directly into Lucario’s Forward Tilt and Down Tilt; wait for Lucario’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 and answer with OOS Fair (9f), OOS Nair (9f), Up B (9f), and Grab (10f).
- After Sora blocks Lucario’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3, pick the reachable option from OOS Fair (9f), OOS Nair (9f), Up B (9f), and Grab (10f) immediately.
- Sora should not mash after Lucario’s Forward Tilt and Down Tilt; take the landing route, escape route, or ledge route first.
- Sora should finish stocks by breaking Lucario’s landing and recovery routes so Forward Tilt and Down Tilt does not get more neutral reps.
Actions to Avoid
- Letting Lucario start the exchange on Forward Tilt and Down Tilt terms and giving Sora’s stage control away for free.
- Having Sora block Lucario’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 but never answer with OOS Fair (9f), OOS Nair (9f), Up B (9f), and Grab (10f).
- Sending Sora too deep after Lucario’s Forward Tilt and Down Tilt and letting the reset punish the chase back.
- Panicking at the ledge as Sora and simplifying Lucario’s Forward Tilt and Down Tilt-driven advantage sequence.