Paul Phoenix — Matchups

Toughest

• Lili — Lili's backdash makes deathfist whiff. Bad matchup for Paul.
• Bryan — Bryan's b+1 outranges Paul's mid pokes. Stay defensive.
• Dragunov — Drag's df+2 launches Paul's whiffed Phoenix Smasher.
• Reina — Reina outpaces Paul's offense. Block more.
• Yoshimitsu — Yoshi flash steal punishes Paul's predictable launches.

Easiest

• Kuma — Big hitbox + slow = free Phoenix Smasher confirms.
• Asuka — Asuka can't punish Phoenix Smasher whiff.
• King — Paul outranges King at neutral. Mind throws at close range.
• Kazuya — Kazuya's mid game loses to Paul's CH game. 5-5 leaning Paul.
• Steve — No lows = Paul's db+2 low launcher wins.

Sidestep: Paul steps RIGHT vs most chars. Vs Mishimas, step LEFT after blocking df+1.