ChatGPT Matchup Summary (Win Condition and Game Plan)
King Dedede wants to stop Squirtle’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 with Grab (10f), OOS Nair (10f), OOS Uair (13f), and OOS Fair (16f), then force Squirtle back outside Forward Tilt and Up Tilt to keep stage control.
In King Dedede vs Squirtle, the stable plan is to avoid playing directly into Squirtle’s Forward Tilt and Up Tilt and take the landing or ledge route before Squirtle can reset.
The table shows that Squirtle’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 can be answered by King Dedede’s Grab (10f), OOS Nair (10f), OOS Uair (13f), and OOS Fair (16f), so those overcommitments should be cashed out immediately.
For King Dedede, Squirtle’s Forward Tilt and Up 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 | King Dedede OOS Candidate Moves | Barely Missed Moves |
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| Jab 1 | 2 | -11 |
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| Jab 2 | 4 | -17 |
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| Jab 3 | 5 | -21 |
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| Forward Tilt | 5 | -6 |
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| Up Tilt | 5 | -8 |
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| Down Tilt | 8 | -12 |
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| Dash Attack | 8 | -16 |
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| Forward Smash | 20 | -19 |
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| Up Smash | 19/21 | -35 |
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| Down Smash | 18 | -13 |
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| Neutral Air | 4 | -4/-5 |
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| Forward Air | 5 | -3/-3 |
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| Back Air | 5… | -15 |
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| Up Air | 5 | -3 |
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| Down Air | 6… | -14/-13 |
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| Neutral B | 26 | — | ||
| Side B | 23 | -18 |
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| Up B | 9… | — | ||
| Down B | — | — | ||
| Grab | 6 | — | ||
| Dash Grab | 8 | — | ||
| Pivot Grab | 9 | — |
Win Condition Checklist
- King Dedede should not play directly into Squirtle’s Forward Tilt and Up Tilt; wait for Squirtle’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 and answer with Grab (10f), OOS Nair (10f), OOS Uair (13f), and OOS Fair (16f).
- After King Dedede blocks Squirtle’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3, pick the reachable option from Grab (10f), OOS Nair (10f), OOS Uair (13f), and OOS Fair (16f) immediately.
- King Dedede should not mash after Squirtle’s Forward Tilt and Up Tilt; take the landing route, escape route, or ledge route first.
- King Dedede should finish stocks by breaking Squirtle’s landing and recovery routes so Forward Tilt and Up Tilt does not get more neutral reps.
Actions to Avoid
- Letting Squirtle start the exchange on Forward Tilt and Up Tilt terms and giving King Dedede’s stage control away for free.
- Having King Dedede block Squirtle’s Jab 1, Jab 2, and Jab 3 but never answer with Grab (10f), OOS Nair (10f), OOS Uair (13f), and OOS Fair (16f).
- Sending King Dedede too deep after Squirtle’s Forward Tilt and Up Tilt and letting the reset punish the chase back.
- Panicking at the ledge as King Dedede and simplifying Squirtle’s Forward Tilt and Up Tilt-driven advantage sequence.