ChatGPT Matchup Summary (Win Condition and Game Plan)
Dr. Mario wants to stop Luigi’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 with Up B (3f), OOS Nair (6f), OOS Uair (7f), and OOS Bair (9f), then force Luigi back outside Down Tilt and Up Air to keep stage control.
In Dr. Mario vs Luigi, the stable plan is to avoid playing directly into Luigi’s Down Tilt and Up Air and take the landing or ledge route before Luigi can reset.
The table shows that Luigi’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 can be answered by Dr. Mario’s Up B (3f), OOS Nair (6f), OOS Uair (7f), and OOS Bair (9f), so those overcommitments should be cashed out immediately.
For Dr. Mario, Luigi’s Down Tilt and Up Air 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 | Dr. Mario OOS Candidate Moves | Barely Missed Moves |
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| Jab 1 | 2 | -13 |
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| Jab 2 | 3 | -12 |
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| Jab 3 | 6 | -19 |
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| Forward Tilt | 5 | -18 |
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| Up Tilt | 5 | -15 |
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| Down Tilt | 5 | -2 |
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| Dash Attack | 4/8/12/16/25 | -17 |
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| Forward Smash | 12 | -18 |
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| Up Smash | 9 | -20 |
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| Down Smash | 6/14 | -20/-12 |
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| Neutral Air | 3 | -3/-5 |
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| Forward Air | 7 | -9 |
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| Back Air | 6 | -5/-6 |
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| Up Air | 5 | -2/-4 |
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| Down Air | 10 | -8/-8 |
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| Z Air | 14 | -2 |
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| Neutral B | 17 | -17 |
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| Side B | 22 | -23 to -13/-10 |
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| Up B (1) | 8 | -79/-99 |
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| Up B (2) | 6 | ** | ||
| Down B | 10…/40 | -40 |
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| Grab | 14 | — | ||
| Dash Grab | 16 | — | ||
| Pivot Grab | 17 | — |
Win Condition Checklist
- Dr. Mario should not play directly into Luigi’s Down Tilt and Up Air; wait for Luigi’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 and answer with Up B (3f), OOS Nair (6f), OOS Uair (7f), and OOS Bair (9f).
- After Dr. Mario blocks Luigi’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3, pick the reachable option from Up B (3f), OOS Nair (6f), OOS Uair (7f), and OOS Bair (9f) immediately.
- Dr. Mario should not mash after Luigi’s Down Tilt and Up Air; take the landing route, escape route, or ledge route first.
- Dr. Mario should finish stocks by breaking Luigi’s landing and recovery routes so Down Tilt and Up Air does not get more neutral reps.
Actions to Avoid
- Letting Luigi start the exchange on Down Tilt and Up Air terms and giving Dr. Mario’s stage control away for free.
- Having Dr. Mario block Luigi’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 but never answer with Up B (3f), OOS Nair (6f), OOS Uair (7f), and OOS Bair (9f).
- Sending Dr. Mario too deep after Luigi’s Down Tilt and Up Air and letting the reset punish the chase back.
- Panicking at the ledge as Dr. Mario and simplifying Luigi’s Down Tilt and Up Air-driven advantage sequence.