Matchup Summary (Win Condition and Game Plan)
Sora wants to stop Sonic’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 with OOS Fair (9f), OOS Nair (9f), Up B (9f), and Grab (10f), then force Sonic back outside Neutral Air and Side B to keep stage control.
In Sora vs Sonic, the stable plan is to avoid playing directly into Sonic’s Neutral Air and Side B and take the landing or ledge route before Sonic can reset.
The table shows that Sonic’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, Sonic’s Neutral Air and Side B 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 | 3 | -13 |
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| Jab 2 | 2 | -16 |
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| Jab 3 | 4 | -26 |
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| Forward Tilt | 6/8 | -20 |
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| Up Tilt | 6(7)/13 | -20 |
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| Down Tilt | 6 | -15 |
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| Dash Attack | 5 | -38 |
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| Forward Smash | 18 | -19 |
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| Up Smash | 14… | -29 |
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| Down Smash | 12 | -34 |
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| Neutral Air | 6 | -5/-6/-7 |
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| Forward Air | 5/7/9/11/13/15 | -14/-14 |
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| Back Air | 13 | -10/-11 |
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| Up Air | 5/14 | -11/-9 |
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| Down Air | 17 | -17/-18 |
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| Neutral B | 17—82 | -22 to -16 |
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| Side B | 17 | +6 (hop)+8 (grounded, no charge)+11 (grounded, full charge)+11 (aerial, any) |
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| Up B | 4 | -7 |
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| Down B | 15/17/19/21 | -33 |
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| Grab | 7 | — | ||
| Dash Grab | 10 | — | ||
| Pivot Grab | 11 | — |
Win Condition Checklist
- Sora should not play directly into Sonic’s Neutral Air and Side B; wait for Sonic’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 Sonic’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 Sonic’s Neutral Air and Side B; take the landing route, escape route, or ledge route first.
- Sora should finish stocks by breaking Sonic’s landing and recovery routes so Neutral Air and Side B does not get more neutral reps.
Actions to Avoid
- Letting Sonic start the exchange on Neutral Air and Side B terms and giving Sora’s stage control away for free.
- Having Sora block Sonic’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 Sonic’s Neutral Air and Side B and letting the reset punish the chase back.
- Panicking at the ledge as Sora and simplifying Sonic’s Neutral Air and Side B-driven advantage sequence.