ChatGPT Matchup Summary (Win Condition and Game Plan)
Pichu wants to stop Mewtwo’s Rapid Jab Finisher, Jab, and Forward Tilt with OOS Nair (6f), OOS Uair (7f), OOS Bair (8f), and Up Smash (9f), then force Mewtwo back outside Rapid Jab and Forward Air to keep stage control.
In Pichu vs Mewtwo, the stable plan is to avoid playing directly into Mewtwo’s Rapid Jab and Forward Air and take the landing or ledge route before Mewtwo can reset.
The table shows that Mewtwo’s Rapid Jab Finisher, Jab, and Forward Tilt can be answered by Pichu’s OOS Nair (6f), OOS Uair (7f), OOS Bair (8f), and Up Smash (9f), so those overcommitments should be cashed out immediately.
For Pichu, Mewtwo’s Rapid Jab and Forward 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 | Pichu OOS Candidate Moves | Barely Missed Moves |
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| Rapid Jab | 5/8/11… | — | ||
| Rapid Jab Finisher | 6 | -30 |
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| Jab | 5 | -12 |
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| Forward Tilt | 10 | -15/-15/-16 |
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| Up Tilt | 8 | -14/-15/-15 |
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| Down Tilt | 6 | -11/-12/-12 |
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| Dash Attack | 10 | -14 |
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| Forward Smash | 19 | -20/-18 |
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| Up Smash | 9/14/18/22 | -39 |
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| Down Smash | 21 | -8 |
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| Neutral Air | 7/11/15/19/23/27 | -8/-7 |
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| Forward Air | 7 | -3 |
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| Back Air | 13 | -5/-6/-6 |
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| Up Air | 10 | -3/-4/-4 |
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| Down Air | 15 | -6 |
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| Neutral B | 9(+12) | -16 to -2 |
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| Side B | 10 (21/23/25/27/29/31/33/39) | — | ||
| Up B | ** | — | ||
| Down B | 16 | -30 |
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| Grab | 7 | — | ||
| Dash Grab | 10 | — | ||
| Pivot Grab | 11 | — |
Win Condition Checklist
- Pichu should not play directly into Mewtwo’s Rapid Jab and Forward Air; wait for Mewtwo’s Rapid Jab Finisher, Jab, and Forward Tilt and answer with OOS Nair (6f), OOS Uair (7f), OOS Bair (8f), and Up Smash (9f).
- After Pichu blocks Mewtwo’s Rapid Jab Finisher, Jab, and Forward Tilt, pick the reachable option from OOS Nair (6f), OOS Uair (7f), OOS Bair (8f), and Up Smash (9f) immediately.
- Pichu should not mash after Mewtwo’s Rapid Jab and Forward Air; take the landing route, escape route, or ledge route first.
- Pichu should finish stocks by breaking Mewtwo’s landing and recovery routes so Rapid Jab and Forward Air does not get more neutral reps.
Actions to Avoid
- Letting Mewtwo start the exchange on Rapid Jab and Forward Air terms and giving Pichu’s stage control away for free.
- Having Pichu block Mewtwo’s Rapid Jab Finisher, Jab, and Forward Tilt but never answer with OOS Nair (6f), OOS Uair (7f), OOS Bair (8f), and Up Smash (9f).
- Sending Pichu too deep after Mewtwo’s Rapid Jab and Forward Air and letting the reset punish the chase back.
- Panicking at the ledge as Pichu and simplifying Mewtwo’s Rapid Jab and Forward Air-driven advantage sequence.