ChatGPT Matchup Summary (Win Condition and Game Plan)
Jigglypuff wants to stop Sephiroth’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 with OOS Nair (9f), Grab (10f), OOS Dair (10f), and OOS Fair (11f), then force Sephiroth back outside Forward Tilt and Neutral Air to keep stage control.
In Jigglypuff vs Sephiroth, the stable plan is to avoid playing directly into Sephiroth’s Forward Tilt and Neutral Air and take the landing or ledge route before Sephiroth can reset.
The table shows that Sephiroth’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 can be answered by Jigglypuff’s OOS Nair (9f), Grab (10f), OOS Dair (10f), and OOS Fair (11f), so those overcommitments should be cashed out immediately.
For Jigglypuff, Sephiroth’s Forward Tilt and Neutral 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 | Jigglypuff OOS Candidate Moves | Barely Missed Moves |
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| Jab 1 | 5 | -19 [-19] |
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| Jab 2 | 5 | -25 [-24] |
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| Jab 3 | 7 | -23 [-22] |
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| Forward Tilt | 14 | -15/-11/-14 [-13/-8/-12] |
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| Up Tilt | 10/13 | -32/-21/-19/-18 [-31/-18/-16/-14] |
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| Down Tilt | 9 | -25 |
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| Dash Attack | 14 | -20(-22) [-16(-19)] |
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| Forward Smash | 24 | -33/-29/-32 [-31/-26/-30] |
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| Up Smash | 23 | (-29/-31 front)/(-23/-25/-24 back) [(-26/-29/-30)/(-21/-23/-25)] |
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| Down Smash (1) | 21 | -20/-22 [-17/-20] |
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| Down Smash (2) | 21 | -24 [-22] |
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| Neutral Air | 9 | -5 [-4] |
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| Forward Air | 13 | -10 [-9] |
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| Back Air | 15 | -11 [-10] |
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| Up Air | 16 | -17 [-17] |
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| Down Air | 19 | Normal: -27 [-25] | Landing: -19 [-18] |
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| Neutral B | 41 | -28 |
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| Side B | 16—42 | -17 — -15 |
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| Up B (1) | 25 | -27 [-26] |
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| Up B (2) | 36 | -63 — -61/-47 [-62 — -60/-45] |
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| Down B (1) | 38 | -25 [-25] |
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| Down B (2) | 7 | ** | ||
| Grab | 7 | — | ||
| Dash Grab | 10 | — | ||
| Pivot Grab | 11 | — |
Win Condition Checklist
- Jigglypuff should not play directly into Sephiroth’s Forward Tilt and Neutral Air; wait for Sephiroth’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 and answer with OOS Nair (9f), Grab (10f), OOS Dair (10f), and OOS Fair (11f).
- After Jigglypuff blocks Sephiroth’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3, pick the reachable option from OOS Nair (9f), Grab (10f), OOS Dair (10f), and OOS Fair (11f) immediately.
- Jigglypuff should not mash after Sephiroth’s Forward Tilt and Neutral Air; take the landing route, escape route, or ledge route first.
- Jigglypuff should finish stocks by breaking Sephiroth’s landing and recovery routes so Forward Tilt and Neutral Air does not get more neutral reps.
Actions to Avoid
- Letting Sephiroth start the exchange on Forward Tilt and Neutral Air terms and giving Jigglypuff’s stage control away for free.
- Having Jigglypuff block Sephiroth’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 but never answer with OOS Nair (9f), Grab (10f), OOS Dair (10f), and OOS Fair (11f).
- Sending Jigglypuff too deep after Sephiroth’s Forward Tilt and Neutral Air and letting the reset punish the chase back.
- Panicking at the ledge as Jigglypuff and simplifying Sephiroth’s Forward Tilt and Neutral Air-driven advantage sequence.