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A.K.I.

Kimberly vs. A.K.I. (52.49%)

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Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

A.K.I.'s Move	Kimberly's Punish
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 2MP if A.K.I. uses 5LP or meaty 2LP/2LK PC 5HP otherwise
2HP -8	PC 5MK > 236HP (consistent) PC 2HP > Run~Stop, 2MP, 2MP, 5MP~HP (close) Burnout: PC 2LP, 5MK
5HP (close) -4	PC 2LP, 5MK If too far, 2LP will whiff for a spacing trap If A.K.I. chains to her 5HP~HP TC, it forms a true blockstring and is easily punished on reaction
6HP (close) -4	PC 2LP, 5MK If too far, 2LP will whiff for a spacing trap
5HP~HP -15	PC 236LP, 2MP, 5MP~HP (consistent) PC 5HP (closer ranges)
214LP~6P -16	PC DR~5LP, 5HP If already holding Parry, can start with PC DR~2MP, 5HP, 5MP instead Applies to closer-range version where the projectile is blocked before the whip Burnout: PC 236LP, 5MP~HP Only at very close ranges, like from a point blank 5HK > 214LP cancel
214PP~6P -13	Has a small gap that allows DI punish Can also hold Parry between hits, then immediate PC DR~2LP, 5HP Both options are risky, as A.K.I. can choose not to do the follow-up SA1 may punish from VERY close range (e.g. point blank 5HK > 214PP~6P)
214HP (close) -4	PC 2LP, 5MP~HP Point blank only; or else 2LP will whiff for a spacing trap The punish timing happens very quickly after the 2nd hit
236LP (close) -8	PC 5MK (stronger) / PC 2HK (longer) Only at close ranges, like from a 2MP > 236LP cancel
236PP (close) -14	PC 5HP/5MK at closer ranges SA1 can punish from a bit farther out (requires quick reversal input timing)
214K (Perfect Parry)	214MK / 214KK / SA3 are the safest options for consistency after PP freeze SA1 can trade if 214K connects high on standing Kimberly 5LP Forced Knockdown works on lower-hitting connects (whiffs if A.K.I. is too high)
2PP~LPLK (whiff)	Delayed back jump, land + SA1 Option Select to escape both Throw and Kick follow-ups; punishes even if jumping away at the latest possible timing After a backdash or immediate jump, Kimberly has plenty of time for max damage punish routes
SA2 (Mid/Far) -19	Hold Parry, then whiff Drive Reversal right before final explosion Follow with immediate PC DR~5HP

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

• ?

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

A.K.I.'s Reversal	Punish Starter
SA1	[1] Dash + 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] 2HP > 236LP*, j.236PP ...
SA3	[1] Dash + 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] 5MP > 236LP*, j.236PP ...
236KK Escape	Immediate Throw punishes reversal OD Snake Step, juggles into spraycan Meaty Light + Back Throw can put A.K.I. back into the corner (no spraycan juggle)
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	Block, 5MP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... If D-Rev hits, opponent can block the spraycan
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* usually starts the punish If opponent does immediate D-Rev vs. light normals, can punish with 5MP* If Kimberly is knocked down early, immediate DR into 5HP/5MK > 236K~LK can juggle (no Back Rise)

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

A.K.I.'s Super	Kimberly's Options
SA1	Kimberly SA1 wins
SA2	Kimberly SA3 wins from around max 5MK range At very close range, can interrupt with CH 2MP, 5HP (no invincibility)
SA3	Kimberly SA1 wins

Misc. Info:

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Whiffs vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Trade vs. 2LP (+13)	236LP (+3) / SA1 / SA3 / Microwalk 5MK
Trade vs. 5LK (+10)	236LP (+3) / SA1 / SA3

Note: raw SA3 is stronger than 236LP > SA3

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

Kimberly's Spacing Trap	A.K.I.'s 4f Normal
2LK~5LP, 5HP	2LP
2LK~2LK, 5HP	5LK, 2LP

A.K.I. uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick avoids crumple but whiffs (-5 meterless / -3 OD)

Modern Control Info:

• Modern A.K.I. is missing a few useful normals:
  • 5LK - longest range light punish; also can no longer end poison combos with 5LK > 236MP Crumple
  • 2MP - decent mid-range buffer, but her 5MP generally gets the job done
  • 6HP - long range poke that can be confirmed into Super
• Cruel Fate (214K) is shortcut-only and is missing the LK/MK versions
  • This makes the trajectory more predictable

Akuma

Kimberly vs. Akuma (49.89%)

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Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

Akuma's Move	Kimberly's Punish
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 2MP if Akuma uses 5LP or meaty 2LP PC 5HP otherwise
2HK -12

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

Akuma's Reversal	Punish Starter
623PP (OD Gou Shoryuken)	[2] Walk + 2HP Forced Knockdown, j.236PP ... Most grounded starters are inconsistent (e.g. 236K~LK loops) or do less damage due to Spraycan + j.236PP scaling After crouch blocking, can do max-height j.HK or Teleport~2MP for auto-timed Hit+Explosion setups that keep Akuma grounded
SA1	[1] nj.HP, 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [1] (Parry for meter), 5MP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... On Hit: Akuma gets punished by the explosion
SA2	[1] Walk/Dash + 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ...
SA3	[1] Walk/Dash + 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] 2HP > 236LP*, j.236PP ...
CA Demon	Loses to meaty strike/throw, but be careful if blocking to bait other reversals A spraycan setup that leaves you +2~3 cannot walk back out of Demon range, but ones with better advantage (like after 236K~LK juggles) allow a shimmy that can jump out after the Super freeze
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	Block, 5MP* > 236K~LK If D-Rev hits, opponent can block the spraycan
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* usually starts the punish If opponent does immediate D-Rev vs. light normals, can punish with 5MP* If Kimberly is knocked down early, immediate DR into 5HP/5MK > 236K~LK can juggle (no Back Rise)

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

Akuma's Super	Kimberly's Options
SA1	Kim should neutral jump for a full punish
SA2	Kim SA1 wins
SA3	Kim SA1 wins

Misc. Info:

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Whiffs vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Trade vs. 5LP (+14)	236LP (+5) / SA1 / SA3 / Microwalk 5MK
Trade vs. 2LP (+12)	236LP (+5) / SA1 / SA3

Note: raw SA3 is stronger than 236LP > SA3

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

Kimberly's Spacing Trap	Akuma's 4f Normal
2LK~2LK, 5HP	5LP, 2LP

Akuma uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick avoids crumple but whiffs (-5 meterless / -3 OD)

Modern Control Info:

• Modern Akuma is missing a few important normals:
  • 2MP - solid cancelable 6f button and counterpoke
  • Because 2LP is unavailable outside chains, Akuma's defensive Counter-hit jabs are less threatening, as his stubby 5MP is the only possible medium link
  • 6MP Overhead - can focus on strike/throw mixups instead of worrying about high-damage DR~6MP conversions
• Adamant Flame (214P) is shortcut-only and is missing the LP/HP versions
  • This means the meterless one will always be -4 and punishable by 2LP if close enough
• Demon Raid (236K) is shortcut-only and is missing the LK/HK versions
  • This makes it harder for Akuma to bait anti-airs with a short version, or cross over with a far version

Blanka

Kimberly vs. Blanka (49.80%)

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NOTE: The Instant Overhead j.LK corner spraycan setup does NOT work against Blanka because his head hurtbox is shifted backward.

Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

Blanka's Move	Kimberly's Punish
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 2MP if Blanka uses a meaty 5LK/2LP PC 5HP otherwise
2HK -12
3HP -18 ~ -9
SA3 (Burnout Chip)	Whiff 214LK to avoid (leaves Kimberly +13) Cannot jump out of raw activation

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

• 2PP~P Launch, DR~5LK > 2PP~K Raid Jump

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

Blanka's Reversal	Punish Starter
[2]8KK (OD Vertical Roll)	[1] Walk + 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... On Hit: Blanka lands into the Spraycan explosion (no follow-up)
j.[4]6P/j.[4]6PP (Aerial Rolling Attack)	All versions punish Throw, and escape the Spraycan explosion on hit OD version escapes the explosion even on block
SA1	[1] Walk + 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... On Hit: Blanka can safely block the spraycan
SA3	[1] Walk + 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] 2HP > 236LP*, j.236PP ...
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	[1] Block, 5MP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... If D-Rev hits, opponent can block the spraycan
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* usually starts the punish If opponent does immediate D-Rev vs. light normals, can punish with 5MP* If D-Rev D-Rev, Blanka cannot be punished because he moves too far forward

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

Blanka's Super	Kimberly's Options
SA1	Kim SA2 whiffs over Blanka for full punish (or hits Blanka from farther out) Kim SA3 also wins from closer ranges
SA3	Whiff 214LK (+13) and punish with 5HP combo Kim SA1 wins if preferred

Misc. Info:

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Connects vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Trade vs. 5LK (+12)	236LP (+5, links to 5LK) / SA1 / SA3

Note: raw SA3 is stronger than 236LP > SA3

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

• N/A

Blanka uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick avoids crumple but whiffs (-5 meterless / -3 OD)

Modern Control Info:

• Modern Blanka is missing several important normals:
  • 2MP - extremely good poke at mid-range, letting Kimberly poke much more comfortably at 5MK range
  • 5MP - another solid mid-range poke
  • 6MP Overhead - no high/low mixup out of Drive Rush or in corner Blanka-chan setups
  • j.MP - loses damage/oki on OD Blanka Ball combos
• Backstep Roll (63214K) is shortcut-only and is missing the LK/HK versions
  • This makes his trajectory a bit more predictable

Cammy

Kimberly vs. Cammy (46.43%)

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Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

Cammy's Move	Kimberly's Punish
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 2MP if Cammy uses 5LP/2LP/2LK PC 5HP if she uses 5LK
2HK -10

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

Cammy's Reversal	Punish Starter
623KK (OD Cannon Spike)	[1] Walk + 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] Immediate 236K~LK*, DR~2HP > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ...
Instant j.214KK (OD Cannon Strike)	If Cammy avoids a throw with this, she can dodge the explosion with 4MP~HK Cammy is also safe on block and leaves very little time to push a Spraycan mixup
SA1	Standard 5HP punish
SA2	[1] Parry, Dash + 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... If in/near Burnout, crouch block to make SA2 whiff and use a standard 5HP punish (Cammy escapes the corner)
SA3	Standard 5HP punish
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	Block, 5MP* > 236K~LK If D-Rev hits, opponent can block the spraycan
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* usually starts the punish If opponent does immediate D-Rev vs. light normals, can punish with 5MP* If Kimberly is knocked down early, immediate DR into 5HP/5MK > 236K~LK can juggle (no Back Rise)

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

Cammy's Super	Kimberly's Options
SA1	Kim should jump back for a full punish (+16) Can microwalk 5HP, or easier 5MK > 236HP Kim SA1 wins if preferred
SA2	Can avoid the attack for a full punish Crouch at close range, 3MK from slightly farther out, jump from farther ranges
SA3	Kim should jump back to escape (+15); only SA1 reaches for a punish Depending on screen position, can also neutral jump or forward jump + Elbow Drop for stronger side swap + punish

Misc. Info:

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Whiffs vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Trade vs. 5LP (+13)	236LP (+5, links to 5LK) / SA1 / SA3 / Microwalk 5MK
Trade vs. 2LP (+13)	236LP (+4, links to 2LP) / SA1 / SA3 / Microwalk 5MK

Note: raw SA3 is stronger than 236LP > SA3

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

Kimberly's Spacing Trap	Cammy's 4f Normal
2LK~2LK, 5HP	5LP, 2LP

Cammy uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick punishes DI and avoids the crumple

Modern Control Info:

• Modern Cammy is missing a few key normals:
  • 5LK - good ranged 5f punish and conversion from 5MP outside point blank
  • 2MP - powerful poke and link from CH jabs in neutral, making it safer for Kimberly to poke
• Hooligan Combination (236P) is shortcut-only and is missing the LP/MP versions
  • This means Cammy will always be low enough to the ground to easily jab her out of the air
• OD Divekick (j.214KK) is a much bigger defensive threat, as the Tiger Knee version can be easily input against throws
• SA1/SA3 are much more threatening as whiff punishes or as a reaction counter to Drive Rush

Chun-Li

Kimberly vs. Chun-Li (45.07%)

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Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

Chun-Li's Move	Kimberly's Punish
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 2MP if Chun-Li uses 5LP/2LP PC 5HP otherwise
2HK -7	Impossible to punish if well-spaced

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

Chun-Li's Reversal	Punish Starter
22KK (OD Tensho Kicks)	[2] 2HP > 236LP*, j.236PP ...
j.236K (Aerial Lightning Kicks)	Chun-Li can punish a Throw mixup attempt, but explosion will punish any combo longer than 2LP > SA3
SA1	[1] Immediate 5MP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... On Hit: Chun-Li gets hit by explosion (no follow-up juggle)
SA2	[2] Immediate j.236PP when explosion hits during 2nd set of kicks Same punish can be performed on Hit or Block
SA3	[1] Immediate 236K~LK*, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] Immediate j.236PP when explosion hits near end of blockstun
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	[1] Block, then slightly delayed *236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... Block, then 5MP into Free Juggle Explosion* (not worth spending meter on j.236PP) If D-Rev hits, Chun-Li will still be hit by the explosion
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* starts the punish If Kimberly is knocked down, she cannot pick up a juggle afterward

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

Chun-Li's Super	Kimberly's Options
SA1	Kim SA2 whiffs over Chun-Li from close range (full punish) SA3 also wins
SA2	Kim should jump forward for a full punish Kim SA1 wins if preferred
SA3	Kim SA1 wins

Misc. Info:

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Whiffs vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Trade vs. 5LP (+13)	236LP (+5, links to 5LK) / SA1 / SA3
Trade vs. 2LP (+14)	236LP (+3) / SA1 / SA3 / Microwalk 5MK
Whiff vs. 2LK (no Trade)	-

Note: raw SA3 is stronger than 236LP > SA3

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

Kimberly's Spacing Trap	Chun-Li's 4f Normal
2LK~2LP, 5HP 5LP~5LP, 5HP 2LK~5LP, 5HP	2LP, 2LK
2LK~2LK, 5HP	5LP, 2LP, 2LK

Chun-Li uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick avoids crumple but whiffs (-5 meterless / -3 OD)

Serenity Stream stance will low-profile the following moves:

• 5LP
• 214K (all)
• j.214K (TK version; can still hit if used late in jump arc)

Modern Control Info:

• Modern Chun-Li is missing several useful normals:
  • 5MK/5HK - great anti-airs, forcing her to rely on Tensho Kick; this makes it easier to cross-up or whiff Elbow Drop outside her AA range
  • j.MP/j.HP - affects her air-to-air and safe jump options
  • 3HP/Stance HP Overhead - allows you to focus on strike/throw mixups rather than high/low
  • 3HK Side Switch - no longer have to worry about random corner escapes out of Drive Rush
• Hazanshu (214K) is shortcut-only and is missing the LK/HK versions
  • This makes it more predictable as an approach tool; meterless version will always be -3 oB and require at least a Counter-hit to combo afterwards
• Despite missing so many important tools, her solid neutral and instant SA2 for whiff punishing makes her a viable Modern character at high level

Dee Jay

Kimberly vs. DeeJay (48.17%)

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Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

Dee Jay's Move	Kimberly's Punish
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 5LP if Dee Jay uses perfectly meaty 5LP PC 2MP if Dee Jay uses non-meaty 5LP or meaty 2LP PC 5HP otherwise
2MK -6
2HK -11 ~ -2

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

Dee Jay's Reversal	Punish Starter
[2]8KK (OD Jackknife Maximum)	[2] Walk back, 2HP Forced Knockdown, j.236PP ...
SA2	[1] 2HP* > Delayed 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] 2HP > 236LP*, j.236PP ... Can safely use a meaty 2LP before blocking SA2
SA3	[1] 2HP* > Delayed 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] 2HP > 236LP*, j.236PP ...
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	Block, 5MP* > 236K~LK If D-Rev hits, opponent can block the spraycan
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* usually starts the punish If opponent does immediate D-Rev vs. light normals, can punish with 5MP* If Kimberly is knocked down early, immediate DR into 5HP/5MK > 236K~LK can juggle (no Back Rise)

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

Dee Jay's Super	Kimberly's Options
SA1	Interrupt with CH 5LP, 5MP~HP if close enough Kim SA1 wins if preferred
SA2	Kim should neutral jump for a full punish After meaty safe jab to bait SA2, Kim SA1 is delayed enough to win
SA3	Kim SA1 wins

Misc. Info:

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Connects vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Trade vs. 5LP (+15)	236LP (+5, links to 5LK) / SA1 / SA3 / Microwalk 5MK

Note: raw SA3 is stronger than 236LP > SA3

Stand blocking 6MK leaves Dee Jay only +1, so you can jab if you expect a throw. Crouch blocking makes his mixup much stronger.

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

Kimberly's Spacing Trap	Dee Jay's 4f Normal
2LK~2LK, 5HP	5LP

Dee Jay uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick avoids crumple but whiffs (-5 meterless / -3 OD)

Modern Control Info:

• Modern Dee Jay is missing a few useful normals:
  • 5HP - useful shimmy/punish starter
  • 5MK - good mid-range poke
  • j.HP - strong jump-in, especially as a neutral jump throw bait
• SA2 is always the non-rhythmic L version, which has reduced damage/oki and no cinematic enders
  • This makes the risk of wakeup SA2 much lower, especially when pressuring a cornered Modern Dee Jay since he can't switch sides

Dhalsim

Kimberly vs. Dhalsim (59.12%)

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Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

Dhalsim's Move	Kimberly's Punish
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 2MP if Dhalsim uses a meaty 5LP/2LP PC 5HP otherwise
2MK -10 ~ +2
2HK -16 ~ -1

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

Dhalsim's Reversal	Punish Starter
j.6KKK/4KKK (Air Teleport)	If used to escape meaty Throw, can punish on reaction with 2HP Forced Knockdown If Dhalsim switches sides, cancel into Run~Stop and then juggle 214HK to put him back in the corner
SA1	Dhalsim can use this if he predicts a Throw, but loses to meaty strikes. Example punishes: [2] 2HP > 236MP*, j.236PP -- (after Super freeze) [1] CH 2LP, 2MP, 5MP* > delay 236K~LK -- (if committed to meaty 2LP) [2] CH 2MP, 5HP > 236LP* -- (if committed to meaty 2MP) On Hit: Explosion* will hit Dhalsim near the end of recovery (no follow-up juggle)
SA2	[1] slight delay 2HP > 236LP*, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... Can be safely baited by pressuring with a crouching normal; the DR momentum keeps her safe from the falling projectile If unsure about the timing, just use delayed Punish Counter Throw On Hit: Dhalsim can block the spraycan after releasing projectile
SA3	[1] 2HP* > delay 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] 2HP > 236LP*, j.236PP ... Kimberly can safely meaty with 2LP on setups with higher KD advantage (at least +4 after Spraycan)
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	Block, 5MP* > 236K~LK If D-Rev hits, Dhalsim will still be hit by the explosion
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* starts the punish If Kimberly is knocked down, she cannot pick up a juggle afterward

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

Dhalsim's Super	Kimberly's Options
SA1	CH 2MP, 5HP at close range, or use SA1 if preferred Do not try to jump out in case Dhalsim used HP version of SA1
SA2	Use a crouching button to start a punish that avoids the downward projectile, or do a delayed Punish Counter Throw Kim SA3 wins cleanly, using the cinematic to dissipate the projectile
SA3	Kim Delayed SA1 wins (must know the proper timing; cannot react to the Super freeze ending) Safer escape: SA2 (+29 on whiff), then Dash + 5HP punish

Misc. Info:

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Whiffs vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Trade vs. 5LP (+13)	236LP (+5, links to 5LK) / SA1 / SA3
Whiff vs. 2LK (no Trade)	-

Note: raw SA3 is stronger than 236LP > SA3

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

Kimberly's Spacing Trap	Dhalsim's 4f Normal
2LK~2LP, 5HP 5LP~5LP, 5HP 2LK~5LP, 5HP 2LK~2LK, 5HP	5LP

Dhalsim uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick avoids crumple but whiffs (-5 meterless / -3 OD)

Modern Control Info:

• Modern Dhalsim is missing a few key normals:
  • 5MK - useful poke, but he can still zone effectively with 5MP
  • j.HK - important Float normal for zoning; this makes it much easier to approach a mid-range float and jump at mid-range with Elbow Drop baits
  • j.2LP - can no longer harass with divekick into backwards Air Teleport
  • 4HK - fairly rewarding anti-air
  • 1HK - sweep that Kimberly struggles to punish normally
• Yoga Arch (236K) is shortcut-only and is missing the LK/HK versions (also applies to OD version trajectory)
  • Importantly, this eliminates his 1MK > HK Arch corner Burnout loop

Ed

Kimberly vs. Ed (54.26%)

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Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

Ed's Move	Kimberly's Punish
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 2MP if Ed uses 5LP PC 5HP otherwise
2HP -12

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

• 5MP~HP > 214HP (anywhere)
• Corner 214LP/214MP (low-height juggle)

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

Ed's Reversal	Punish Starter
623PP (OD Psycho Uppercut)	[2] 5MP*, j.236PP ... Can also start with 5HP, but it requires reversal timing and the juggle is much more strict
SA1	[2] Immediate j.236PP when explosion connects on Hit or Block
SA3	[1] Walk + 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] 2HP > 236LP*, j.236PP ...
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	Block, 5MP* > 236K~LK If D-Rev hits, opponent can block the spraycan
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* usually starts the punish If opponent does immediate D-Rev vs. light normals, can punish with 5MP* If Kimberly is knocked down early, immediate DR into 5HP/5MK > 236K~LK can juggle (no Back Rise)

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

Ed's Super	Kimberly's Options
SA1	Kim should forward jump and land for a full 5HP punish Kim SA1 wins if preferred
SA2	Kim SA3 wins from ~1/3 screen or closer; if in range, CH 2MP, 5HP can interrupt Kim SA2 can punish raw activation at a specific range (about max 2MK range to ~1/3 screen)
SA3	Kim Delayed SA1 wins; can also whiff SA2 at close range, then 236K~MK punish At point blank, Kim can forward jump to avoid the attack (Ed's forward movement causes a side switch on the 1st active frame, and it cannot hit cross-up)

Misc. Info:

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Whiffs vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Trade vs. 5LP (+14)	236LP (+4, links to 2LP) / SA1 / SA3 / Microwalk 5MK
Whiff vs. 2LP (no Trade)	-

Note: raw SA3 is stronger than 236LP > SA3

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

Kimberly's Spacing Trap	Ed's 4f Normal
2LK~2LP, 5HP 5LP~5LP, 5HP 2LK~5LP, 5HP	5LP
2LK~2LK, 5HP	2LP, 5LP

Ed uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick avoids crumple but whiffs (-5 meterless / -3 OD)

Modern Control Info:

• Modern Ed is missing some key normals:
  • 2LK - important 5f punish and neutral buffer; moves like spaced LP Elbow are much easier to abuse, and it's less risky to hit a button after a 3-light blockstring since he lacks the threat of 2LK > OD Blitz
  • 2MK - important OD Flicker buffer; without this, it also becomes easier to quickly identify 5MK > DR in neutral, which has a gap on block
  • j.MK - air-to-air and space control tool; much easier to walk forward vs. neutral jumps

E.Honda

Kimberly vs. E.Honda (53.27%)

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Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

E. Honda's Move	Kimberly's Punish
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 2MP if E. Honda uses a meaty 5LK/2LK PC 5HP otherwise
2HK -10

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

E. Honda's Reversal	Punish Starter
[4]6PP (OD Sumo Headbutt)	[1] 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... On Hit: Honda lands and safely blocks the explosion
SA1	[1] 2HP* > Delayed 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] 2HP > 236LP*, j.236PP ...
SA2	[1] 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ...
SA3	PARRY, then 5MP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... If not enough meter to Parry, explosion whiffs; use standard 5HP punish instead
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	Block, 5MP* > 236K~LK If D-Rev hits, opponent can block the spraycan
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* usually starts the punish If opponent does immediate D-Rev vs. light normals, can punish with 5MP* If Kimberly is knocked down early, immediate DR into 5HP/5MK > 236K~LK can juggle (no Back Rise)

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

E. Honda's Super	Kimberly's Options
SA1	Kim SA1 wins
SA2	Kim should back jump and land for a full 5HP punish Kim Delayed SA1 wins if preferred
SA3	Kim SA1 wins

Misc. Info:

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Connects vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Trade vs. 2LP (+11)	2HK / 236LP (+3) / SA1 / SA3 / Microwalk 5MK 2HK knockdown is a better meterless ender than 236LP (which recovers too far away for strike/throw mixup)
Trade vs. 5LK (+12)	236LP (+5) / SA1 / SA3

Note: raw SA3 is stronger than 236LP > SA3

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

• N/A

E. Honda uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick avoids crumple but whiffs (-5 meterless / -3 OD)

Modern Control Info:

• Modern E. Honda is missing a few useful normals:
  • 5LK - useful link to 5LP~MP
  • 5MK - useful poke vs. lows; can poke with ranged 2MK/2HK more safely
  • 3HK Overhead - worse setplay and kara-cancel baits in neutral; can still perform the Target Combo version after 5MP
• Oicho Throw (63214K) is shortcut-only and is missing the LK/MK versions; meterless version will have below-average range
• OD Headbutt and SA2, when charged, are good at stuffing approaches on reaction with Modern inputs

Guile

Kimberly vs. Guile (48.17%)

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Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

Guile's Move	Kimberly's Punish
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 2MP if Guile uses 5LP or meaty 2LP PC 5HP otherwise
2HK -12

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

Guile's Reversal	Punish Starter
[2]8KK (OD Somersault Kick)	[1] After Guile lands, 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] 2HP Forced Knockdown, j.236PP ... On Hit: Guile lands into the Spraycan explosion (no follow-up)
SA1	[1] nj.HP, 5HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... 2HP can connect, but very finicky timing/spacing Meter Gain: Parry, 5MP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... On Hit: Guile gets punished by the explosion (no follow-up juggle)
SA3	[1] Land, 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] 2HP Forced Knockdown, j.236PP ...
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	Block, 5MP* > 236K~LK If D-Rev hits, opponent can block the spraycan
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* usually starts the punish If opponent does immediate D-Rev vs. light normals, can punish with 5MP* If Kimberly is knocked down early, immediate DR into 5HP/5MK > 236K~LK can juggle (no Back Rise)

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

Guile's Super	Kimberly's Options
SA1	Kim can forward jump and punish the horizontal version; SA3 also wins Before jumping, watch Guile's startup animation to make sure he isn't using the non-invincible upward version
SA3	Kim SA1 whiffs under Guile (+18); can punish with 236K~MK or SA2 midscreen, or a full combo in the corner Kim SA3 also whiffs under Guile for an easier and stronger midscreen punish (only use if needed to secure a game win)

Misc. Info:

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Whiffs vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Trade vs. 2LP (+12)	236LP (+5, links to 5LK) / SA1 / SA3

Note: raw SA3 is stronger than 236LP > SA3

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

Kimberly's Spacing Trap	Guile's 4f Normal
2LK~2LK, 5HP	2LP

Guile uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick and Command Throw both punish DI and avoid the crumple

Modern Control Info:

• Modern Guile is missing several normals:
  • 5LK - longest-range 5f punish; LP Elbow becomes much safer if spaced
  • 5HP - good poke, buffer tool, punish starter
  • 6MP Overhead - after Boom + DR, only need to look for strike/throw mixup; still has 2MK TC version
  • 6HK - good throw bait and low crush; less risky to poke with 2MK/3MK/2HK at max range
• OD Flash Kick can be mashed repeatedly without losing down charge
  • This gives Modern Guile multiple chances to beat DR blockstrings even if starting with airtight sequence

Jamie

Kimberly vs. Jamie (47.77%)

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Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

Jamie's Move	Kimberly's Punish
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 2MP if Jamie uses 5LP (DL0) or a meaty 2LP/5LP (DL1+) PC 5HP otherwise
2HK -11	SA1 (guaranteed punish) PC 236LP, 5MP ... If spaced perfectly, 236LP will be safely blocked at -3
214PP + 2 Drinks -35	Immediate DR~5HK, 5HK, 5MP Must not back rise (don't hold DR input early) If no Drive meter, can also use immediate SA1 or 236K~MK

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

• Corner 623LK, DL2 236LK, or grounded 214HP

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

Jamie's Reversal	Punish Starter
623KK (OD Arrow Kick)	[1] Dash + slight delay 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] 2HP > 236LP*, j.236PP ...
j.214K (Luminous Dive Kick)	Punishes Kimberly's Throw mixup; on hit, Jamie avoids the explosion Meterless one can usually be punished on block, but OD version is usually safe unless it whiffs over Kim
SA1	Block or Forward Jump, then standard 5HP punish Parry causes the explosion to hit Jamie, resulting in less damage and meter gain Blocking keeps the corner, Jump will switch sides (but gives ample time to reposition)
SA3	[1] PARRY, then 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... If no meter to Parry, Back Jump j.HK, 236LP*, j.236P
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	Block, 5MP* > 236K~LK If D-Rev hits, opponent can block the spraycan
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* usually starts the punish If opponent does immediate D-Rev vs. light normals, can punish with 5MP* If Kimberly is knocked down early, immediate DR into 5HP/5MK > 236K~LK can juggle (no Back Rise)

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

Jamie's Super	Kimberly's Options
SA1	Kim should neutral jump and land for a full 5HP punish (walk forward for a while to regain Drive meter) Kim SA1 wins if preferred
SA3	Kim should neutral jump and land for a full 5HP punish Kim SA1 wins if preferred

Misc. Info:

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Whiffs vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Trade vs. 2LP (+12)	236LP (+5, links to 5LK) / SA1 / SA3

Note: raw SA3 is stronger than 236LP > SA3

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

Kimberly's Spacing Trap	Jamie's 4f Normal
2LK~5LP, 5HP 2LK~2LK, 5HP	2LP

Jamie uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick punishes DI and avoids the crumple

Modern Control Info:

• Modern Jamie is missing 2MP, weakening his Counter-hit jab threat and making it harder for him to stuff Drive Rush or counterpoke
• Bakkai (236K) is shortcut-only and is missing the LK/HK versions
  • This means he lacks the common 236LK safe jump, and cannot convert into Bakkai from mediums or 5LP~LK~MP

JP

Kimberly vs. JP (54.23%)

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Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

JP's Move	Kimberly's Punish
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 5HP works for all (even if meaty)
2HK -6
3HP -14
236HP (Perfect Parry)	Drive Impact punish starter 5HP punish starter works if in Burnout or if health is too low to absorb 2nd hit At longer ranges (e.g. spaced 5HP > 236HP cancel), you may be limited to 5MK, 2HK, or 3MK
236PP (Perfect Parry)	Drive Impact punish starter 2MP/5MP punish starter works if in Burnout or if health is too low to absorb 2nd hit At longer ranges (e.g. spaced 2MP > 236PP cancel), no normals/specials can beat 2nd hit
OD Amnesia + immediate SA1 (corner)	Hold Parry, then immediate DR~Throw For situations when you would normally have the advantage OD Amnesia triggers Can also microwalk + Throw (strict timing) or punish with any raw Super before the bombs detonate If for some reason JP does this midscreen, only SA1 can punish before bombs detonate
SA2 (Raw Activation)	Punish with 12f Counter-Hit move after the freeze Depends on range; SA1 reaches the farthest

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

OD Amnesia Bombs:

• After blocking/parrying the first bomb, instant j.MP makes the second bomb whiff
• Be careful if JP is nearby, as he can hit you during your prejump frames for a combo

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

JP's Reversal	Punish Starter
22KK (OD Amnesia)	[2] Whiff: wait ~1/2 second, 2HP > 236LP*, j.236PP ... Counter: Kimberly has frame advantage after Lights or 2MP (but Spraycan explosion is no longer useful) Can make JP block 2LP x2, then block Amnesia orbs
SA1	[1] 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... On Hit: JP gets hit by explosion (no follow-up juggle)
SA3	[1] Microwalk + 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ...
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	Block, 5MP* > 236K~LK If D-Rev hits, opponent can block the spraycan
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* usually starts the punish If opponent does immediate D-Rev vs. light normals, can punish with 5MP* If Kimberly is knocked down early, immediate DR into 5HP/5MK > 236K~LK can juggle (no Back Rise)

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

JP's Super	Kimberly's Options
SA1	Kim SA2 whiffs over JP at close range for a strict Walk + 5HP/5MK punish Kim SA3 also wins
SA2	Interrupt the raw activation if close enough Close range: CH 2MP starter; Mid range: SA1 can reach the farthest
SA3	Kim should neutral jump to avoid chip, then full punish after landing Delayed SA1 wins if JP attempts an SA3 blockstring with a gap

Misc. Info:

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Connects vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Trade vs. 2LP (+11)	SA1 / SA3

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

Kimberly's Spacing Trap	JP's 4f Normal
2LK~2LK, 5HP	2LP

JP uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick avoids crumple but whiffs (-5 meterless / -3 OD)

Modern Control Info:

• Modern JP is missing a few useful normals:
  • 5LK - longest 5f punish option, but 2LP usually gets the job done
  • 2MP - extremely useful mid-range poke, forcing him to rely on 5MK which is 1f slower with a much worse hurtbox
  • 2HK - a safe sweep, but not commonly used since he can use a spaced 3HP instead
• Stribog (236P) is shortcut-only and is missing the MP/HP versions
  • This removes the important wall bounce combo route and some SA1 juggle routes; meterless version will always be -10 oB

Juri

Kimberly vs. Juri (48.61%)

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Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

Juri's Move	Kimberly's Punish
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 2MP if Juri uses any meaty light normal PC 5HP if she uses any non-meaty light normal
2HK -11

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

Juri's Reversal	Punish Starter
623PP (OD Tensenrin)	[2] 2HP Forced Knockdown, j.236PP ... On Hit: Juri lands into the explosion; juggle into DR~5HP > 236K~LK, 214HK Must not Back Rise (do not preemptively hold Parry for the Drive Rush input) Note: be careful if Juri has enough Super gauge stocked for a kill; while it's tempting to always press your advantage against 623PP, Juri can take advantage if you're too predictable
j.MP > j.214K~K (Shiku-Sen~Shiren-sen)	Punishes Kimberly's Throw mixup and escapes the explosion Baiting a reversal with crouch block allows Kim to punish landing recovery on the opposite side
SA1	[0~2] Wait for explosion, then instant j.236P/j.236PP Damage is mediocre for 2 bars, so only use OD version for better oki setups On Hit: Juri gets hit by explosion (no follow-up juggle, Kim only takes 1100 damage)
SA3	[1] Delay 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] 2HP > 236LP*, j.236PP ...
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	Block, 5MP* > 236K~LK If D-Rev hits, opponent can block the spraycan
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* usually starts the punish If opponent does immediate D-Rev vs. light normals, can punish with 5MP* If Kimberly is knocked down early, immediate DR into 5HP/5MK > 236K~LK can juggle (no Back Rise)

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

Juri's Super	Kimberly's Options
SA1	Kim SA3 wins at closer ranges After blocking, can time a jump to avoid the last projectile hit to avoid Chip KO
SA2	At close range, Kim can punish with CH 2MP, 5HP regardless of whether Juri does the dash attack Kim SA1 beats the dash attack to avoid chip, but will be blocked if Juri does nothing
SA3	Kim SA1 wins

Misc. Info:

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Whiffs vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Trade vs. 2LP (+13)	236LP (+3 / SA1 / SA3 / Microwalk 5MK
Trade vs. 5LP (+12)	236LP (+5, links to 5LK) / SA1 / SA3

Note: raw SA3 is stronger than 236LP > SA3

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

Kimberly's Spacing Trap	Juri's 4f Normal
2LK~2LP, 5HP 5LP~5LP, 5HP 2LK~5LP, 5HP 2LK~2LK, 5HP	5LP, 2LP

Juri uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick punishes DI and avoids the crumple

• Divekick whiffs if starting from OD Arc Step or if Juri's DI is delayed

Modern Control Info:

• Modern Juri is missing some useful normals:
  • 5LP - chain-only, taking away a useful meaty option; can no longer link to 5LK from lights
  • 5MK - important combo tool and a great advancing option from Drive Rush, making it easier to stuff her approach
  • 6MP - useful buffer tool, but generally replaceable with 2MK
  • j.MP - important cancelable air-to-air; no longer has the dangerous Burnout instant overhead into Divekick
  • j.HP - high priority jump-in that could stuff some anti-airs if done early; makes Juri's jump timing more predictable

Ken

Kimberly vs. Ken (43.13%)

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Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

Ken's Move	Kimberly's Punish
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 2MP if Ken uses 5LP or meaty 2LP PC 5HP otherwise
2HK -10

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

Ken's Reversal	Punish Starter
623PP (OD Shoryuken)	Standard 5HP punish
SA1	[1] Walk + 2HP* > Delay 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] 5MP > 236LP*, j.236PP ...
SA3	Standard 5HP punish after landing
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	Block, 5MP* > 236K~LK If D-Rev hits, opponent can block the spraycan
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* usually starts the punish If opponent does immediate D-Rev vs. light normals, can punish with 5MP* If Kimberly is knocked down early, immediate DR into 5HP/5MK > 236K~LK can juggle (no Back Rise)

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

Ken's Super	Kimberly's Options
SA1	Kim SA1 wins
SA2	Kim SA1 wins, but at close range she can mash CH 2LP to interrupt
SA3	Kim Delayed SA1 wins (but very precise timing)

Misc. Info:

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Whiffs vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Trade vs. 5LP (+14)	236LP (+5, links to 5LK) / SA1 / SA3
Trade vs. 2LP (+12)	236LP (+5, links to 5LK) / SA1 / SA3

Note: raw SA3 is stronger than 236LP > SA3

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

Kimberly's Spacing Trap	Ken's 4f Normal
2LK~2LP, 5HP 5LP~5LP, 5HP 2LK~5LP, 5HP	2LP
2LK~2LK, 5HP	2LP, 5LP

Ken uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick avoids crumple but whiffs (-5 meterless / -3 OD)

Modern Control Info:

• Modern Ken is missing a few key normals:
  • 2LP - chain-only, taking away much of its utility in Counter-hit conversions, and links to 5MP
  • 2MP - fast buffer tool and counterpoke; another blow to Modern Ken's Counter-hit game when 5MP is too far to connect
  • j.HK - important long-range jump-in, weakening his air approach
• Hadoken (236P) is shortcut-only and is missing the LP/MP versions; can no longer chase slow fireball with Drive Rush
• Dragonlash Kick (623K) is shortcut-only and is missing the LK/MK versions; loses a useful Burnout low/throw bait that led to a high damage punish

Kimberly

Kimberly vs. Kimberly (50%)

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Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

Kimberly's Move (Opponent)	Kimberly's Punish (You)
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 2MP if Kimberly uses 5LP/2LP/2LK PC 5HP if she uses 5LK
2HK -10	SA1 (guaranteed punish at any range) PC 236LP, 5MP~HP / 2HK / SA3 (from slightly closer)

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

• Corner juggles into 6HK~j.HP
• 5MP~HP > 236K~MK - can set up midscreen safe jump (but requires frame-perfect timing)

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

Kimberly's Reversal	Punish Starter
j.214KK (OD Air Senpukyaku)	Punishes Throw attempt; if successful, she can avoid spraycan with immediate 214HK or 2HP > SA2/SA3 Stay crouch blocking to make it whiff for a full punish (no Spraycan juggle)
SA1	[1] 2HP* > Delay 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] 2HP > 236LP*, j.236PP ...
SA3	[1] 2HP* > Delay 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ...
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	Block, 5MP* > 236K~LK If D-Rev hits, opponent can block the spraycan
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* usually starts the punish If opponent does immediate D-Rev vs. light normals, can punish with 5MP* If Kimberly is knocked down early, immediate DR into 5HP/5MK > 236K~LK can juggle (no Back Rise)

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

Kimberly's Super (Opponent)	Kimberly's Options (Self)
SA1	Kim should jump back (+18), then 5HP for a full punish Kim SA1 wins if preferred (also useful after a safe meaty 2LP)
SA2	Kim has several options to beat this non-invincible Super without spending meter Close range: crouch to make it whiff Farther ranges: jump away or anti-air 2HP
SA3	Kim SA1 wins

Misc. Info:

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Whiffs vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Trade vs. 2LP (+14)	236LP (+3) / SA1 / SA3 / Microwalk 5MK

Note: raw SA3 is stronger than 236LP > SA3

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

Kimberly's Spacing Trap (Self)	Kimberly's 4f Normal (Opponent)
2LK~2LK, 5HP	2LP

Opponent's Kimberly uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick avoids crumple but whiffs (-5 meterless / -3 OD)

Modern Control Info:

• Modern Kimberly is missing some key normals:
  • 5LK - important punish tool and required for many +5 links; much easier to space LP Elbow safely
  • 2MP - important combo starter, particularly in Counter-hit routes; loses significant damage by missing this
  • j.MK - her main cross-up tool; Modern Kim has to work with the much more limited j.LK
  • j.HP - her best vertical approach, and important for corner safe jump setups

Lily

Kimberly vs. Lily (45.98%)

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Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

Lily's Move	Kimberly's Punish
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 2MP if Lily uses a meaty 5LP/2LP PC 5HP otherwise
2HK -12

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

Lily's Reversal	Punish Starter
623PP (OD Tomahawk Buster)	Standard 5HP punish; can keep Lily cornered with immediate Run~Stop out of the corner first This reversal is only Throw invincible, so it's better to use meaty light normals unless you expect SA2/SA3
j.PP/j.PPP (Condor Dive)	Lily whiffs vs. crouch block, lands on explosion vs. stand block Useful to know in case Lily attempts to use this as a corner throw escape
SA1	[0~2] Wait for explosion, then instant j.236P/j.236PP Damage is mediocre for 2 bars, so only use OD version for better oki setups
SA2	Standard 5HP punish [1] 2HP Forced Knockdown > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ...
SA3	[1] nj.HP, 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... Time your nj.HP late, or the follow-up may whiff; can also use 5HP upon landing (slightly weaker)
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	Block, 5MP* > 236K~LK If D-Rev hits, opponent can block the spraycan
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* usually starts the punish If opponent does immediate D-Rev vs. light normals, can punish with 5MP* If Kimberly is knocked down early, immediate DR into 5HP/5MK > 236K~LK can juggle (no Back Rise)

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

Lily's Super	Kimberly's Options
SA1	Kim should neutral jump and land for a full punish Kim SA1 wins if preferred
SA2	No escape (Lily has too much invincibility)
SA3	Kim should neutral jump and land for a full punish

Misc. Info:

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Whiffs vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Trade vs. 5LK (+12)	236LP (+5, links to 5LK) / SA1 / SA3

Note: raw SA3 is stronger than 236LP > SA3

Lily's Windclad 623LP/623PP have 4f startup, meaning she cannot be safe jumped with wind stocks. If you think the opponent knows this and will recognize your safe jump setups, you can instead empty jump to bait the reversal.

Careful when trying to anti-air Lily as she jumps out of the corner, as she can use Air SA2 after crossing up as a read against anti-airs

Lily can use 623PP or tiger knee Condor Dive against throw loops, so corner mixup should probably be weighted in favor of strikes

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

Kimberly's Spacing Trap	Lily's 4f Normal
2LK~2LP, 5HP 5LP~5LP, 5HP 2LK~5LP, 5HP 2LK~2LK, 5HP	5LK

Lily uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick avoids crumple but whiffs (-5 meterless / -3 OD, inside LP/OD command grab range)

Modern Control Info:

• Modern Lily is missing a few normals:
  • 5LP - chain-only, losing her only good 5f punish; much easier to space LP Elbow
  • 5MK - decent range cancelable poke used in CH/DR routes
  • 3HP Overhead - no longer has an overhead threat (though it was mediocre to begin with)

Luke

Kimberly vs. Luke (51.45%)

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Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

Luke's Move	Kimberly's Punish
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 5HP works for all (even if meaty)
2HK -9

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

Luke's Reversal	Punish Starter
623PP (OD Rising Uppercut)	[1] Land, 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... On Hit: Luke lands into the spraycan explosion, if no Back Rise, Kim can juggle with 3MK (but nothing else) Luke can avoid the explosion by using Slam Dunk follow-up
SA1	[1] Immediate *236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... On Hit: Luke gets hit by explosion (no follow-up juggle)
SA2	[1] Walk + 2HP* > Delay 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] 5MP > 236LP*, j.236PP ...
SA3	[1] Walk/Dash + 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] 5MP > 236LP*, j.236PP ...
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	Block, 5MP* > 236K~LK If D-Rev hits, opponent can block the spraycan
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* usually starts the punish If opponent does immediate D-Rev vs. light normals, can punish with 5MP* If Kimberly is knocked down early, immediate DR into 5HP/5MK > 236K~LK can juggle (no Back Rise)

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

Luke's Super	Kimberly's Options
SA1	Kim SA2 whiffs over Luke at close range for a full 5HP punish From slightly farther out, it will hit Luke instead; can also SA3 punish
SA2	Kim SA1 wins
SA3	Kim SA1 wins

Misc. Info:

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Whiffs vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Trade vs. 2LP (+12)	236LP (+5, links to 5LK) / SA1 / SA3

Note: raw SA3 is stronger than 236LP > SA3

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

• N/A

Luke uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick avoids crumple but whiffs (-5 meterless / -3 OD)

Modern Control Info:

• Modern Luke is missing a few important normals:
  • 5LK - longest range 5f punish, but his great 2LP makes up for this in most cases
  • 5MK - good mid-range poke; Kimberly can stand a little closer in neutral without this threat
  • 4HK - rewarding poke when it lands as Punish Counter
  • j.MP - important for max damage corner juggles
  • j.HP - Luke's best vertical approach (e.g. neutral jump throw bait); his j.HK still gets the job done

M.Bison

Kimberly vs. M.Bison (49.51%)

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Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

M. Bison's Move	Kimberly's Punish
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 2MP if M. Bison uses a perfectly meaty 5LP PC 5HP otherwise
2HK -11
3HK -15 ~ -6

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

M. Bison's Reversal	Punish Starter
[2]8KK (OD Shadow Rise)	Can escape a meaty Throw; follow-ups do not punish Kimberly, but there is no universal punish for all of them Immediate OD Head Press will stuff any AA except 214KK, but Bison cannot press his advantage if blocked If he attempts a Throw and it hits or is teched, the explosion will not connect Immediate OD Devil Reverse can be anti-aired by 214K, but not worth the risk since he can delay or steer it
SA1	Standard 5HP punish
SA2	Walk + standard 5HP punish Meaty attacks are safe except Throw
SA3	[1] Dash + 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] 2HP > 236LP*, j.236PP ...
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	Block, 5MP* > 236K~LK If D-Rev hits, opponent can block the spraycan
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* usually starts the punish If opponent does immediate D-Rev vs. light normals, can punish with 5MP* If Kimberly is knocked down early, immediate DR into 5HP/5MK > 236K~LK can juggle (no Back Rise)

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

M. Bison's Super	Kimberly's Options
SA1	Kim should neutral jump and land for a full 5HP punish Kim SA1 wins if preferred
SA2	Kim should jump to avoid the downward stomp and get a full punish Delayed SA1 can win if used in a meaty scenario, but may be hard to know which direction to input
SA3	Kim Delayed SA1 wins (must know the proper timing; cannot react to the Super freeze ending) SA2 whiffs over M. Bison at close range (+20); no meterless punish midscreen but has stronger options near either corner M. Bison cornered: PC 236LP, 5HP ... Kimberly cornered: PC 3MK, 2MP, 5MP~HP ...

Misc. Info:

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Whiffs vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Trade vs. 2LP (+12)	236LP (+5, links to 5LK) / SA1 / SA3
Trade vs. 5LK (+13)	5HP full combo

Note: raw SA3 is stronger than 236LP > SA3

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

Kimberly's Spacing Trap	M. Bison's 4f Normal
2LK~2LK, 5HP	5LK, 2LP

M. Bison uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick avoids crumple but whiffs (-5 meterless / -3 OD)

Modern Control Info:

• Modern M. Bison is missing some key normals:
  • 5LK - important light combo ender for Backfist; will have to end more combos in Scissor Kick
  • 5HK - main punish starter, especially for shimmies; punishes are much weaker
  • 3HK Slide - long-range low threat, making it safer to walk back and forth in neutral
  • j.MK - main cross-up button; can still use the weaker j.LK
  • j.HP - main close-range air normal (e.g. neutral jump throw bait)

Manon

Kimberly vs. Manon (51.28%)

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Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

Manon's Move	Kimberly's Punish
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 5HP works for all (even if meaty)
2HK -12
SA2	PC 5HP after Manon lands from first 2 kicks More optimal 2-bar: Parry 2 hits, Backdash x2, LP Spraycan, immediate 2HP > 236MP*, j.236PP ...

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

Manon's Reversal	Punish Starter
SA1	[1] 2HP* > Delayed 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] 2HP > 236LP*, j.236PP ... Perfectly timed meaty 2LP is safe against SA1 (not possible with all setups)
SA2	[1] After 2 kicks, Walk + 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... Don't wait too long or you can get hit by the last hit of SA2 On a +2~3 KD setup, Manon dodges the explosion entirely, allowing you to hold Parry and get a full 5HP punish for extra meter On Hit: On a +4~ KD setup, Manon gets hit halfway through (no follow-up juggle)
SA3	[1] nj.HP, 5HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ...
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	Block, 5MP* > 236K~LK If D-Rev hits, opponent can block the spraycan
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* usually starts the punish If opponent does immediate D-Rev vs. light normals, can punish with 5MP* If Kimberly is knocked down early, immediate DR into 5HP/5MK > 236K~LK can juggle (no Back Rise)

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

Manon's Super	Kimberly's Options
SA1	Kim should back jump and land for a full punish Kim SA1 wins if preferred
SA2	Kim SA1 wins
SA3	Kim should neutral jump and land for a full punish

Misc. Info:

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Whiffs vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Trade vs. 2LP (+12)	236LP (+5, links to 5LK) / SA1 / SA3
Trade vs. 5LP (+11)	SA1 / 3MK (-3 oH, only meterless option)

Note: raw SA3 is stronger than 236LP > SA3

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

Kimberly's Spacing Trap	Manon's 4f Normal
2LK~2LK, 5HP	5LP, 2LP

Manon uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick punishes DI and avoids the crumple

Be sure you can identify when Manon uses reversal SA2 vs. SA3/CA; trying to jump out of the SA2 screen freeze will get you hit.

• "With Poise!" - SA2 voice line
• "Let's Begin!" - SA3 voice line, sticks foot up toward the camera
• "C'est Parti" - CA voice line, sticks foot up toward the camera

Modern Control Info:

• Modern Manon is missing a few useful normals:
  • 2LP - chain-only, losing her max range 4f punish
  • 2MP - powerful disjointed button, useful in buffers and DR combos/pressure; will have a harder time converting into 4HP
  • 5HK - extremely important poke with high reward as a whiff punish; allows Kimberly to play more comfortably at her max poke range
  • 3HK - side switch PC/juggle ender when cornered
• Renversé (236P) is shortcut-only and is missing the MP/HP versions (weaker damage on certain juggle routes)

Marisa

Kimberly vs. Marisa (48.27%)

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Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

Marisa's Move	Kimberly's Punish
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 5HP works for all (even if meaty)
2HK (uncharged) -11
5MP~MP -8	Reversal SA3 punishes TC Also punishes all cancels except airtight DRC~2LP/2LK

Burnout Drive Impact Stun Routes:

• 2HP or DR~5MK to prevent 214K from armoring through

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

Marisa's Reversal	Punish Starter
214KK (Armor) (OD Scutum)	If counter-attack hits Kimberly, Marisa can force a Throw Tech or make you block 2LP Both options allow Marisa to safely block the explosion afterward
SA1	[2] Immediate Throw punish into j.236PP If you wait and she charges the Super, Marisa may absorb the explosion On Hit (after Counterattack): Marisa gets hit by explosion after hitting Kimberly (no follow-up juggle)
SA2	[2] 2HP Forced Knockdown, j.236PP ... Interrupt before Marisa lands for the downward smash, otherwise you get a weak explosion starter
SA3	[1] 2HP* > Delayed 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] 2HP > 236LP*, j.236PP ... Kimberly can safely meaty with Light normals
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	Block, 5MP* > 236K~LK If D-Rev hits, opponent can block the spraycan
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* usually starts the punish If opponent does immediate D-Rev vs. light normals, can punish with 5MP* If Kimberly is knocked down early, immediate DR into 5HP/5MK > 236K~LK can juggle (no Back Rise)

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

Marisa's Super	Kimberly's Options
SA1	Kim should Throw or forward jump for a full punish Kim's reversal Supers will lose if Marisa holds her SA1 counter
SA2	Kim Delayed SA1 wins
SA3	Kim should back jump and land for a full 5HP punish; if cornered, neutral jump instead to swap sides Kim Delayed SA1 wins (somewhat strict timing)

Misc. Info:

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Connects vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Trade vs. 2LP (+13)	2HK / 236LP (+3) / SA1 / SA3 / Microwalk 5MK 2HK knockdown is a better meterless ender than 236LP (which recovers too far away for strike/throw mixup)

Note: raw SA3 is stronger than 236LP > SA3

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

• N/A

Marisa uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick avoids crumple but whiffs (-5 meterless / -3 OD)

Modern Control Info:

• Modern Marisa is missing a few useful normals:
  • 5LK - Marisa's longest 6f normal, but 5LP is close enough as a replacement
  • 2MK - decent low poke; Kimberly can walk back at her poke range more safely
  • 5HK - very rewarding whiff punish and shimmy button
  • 3HP Overhead - eliminates the high/low threat, especially out of Drive Rush
• Quadriga (236K) is unavailable outside of H Auto Combo - don't have to worry about random spaced kick in neutral

Rashid

Kimberly vs. Rashid (46.19%)

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Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

Rashid's Move	Kimberly's Punish
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 2MP if Rashid uses 2LP or meaty 5LP/2LK PC 5HP otherwise
2HK -11

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

Rashid's Reversal	Punish Starter
236PP (OD Spinning Mixer)	[2] 2HP Forced Knockdown, j.236PP ...
j.214K/j.214KK (Arabian Skyhigh)	LK/OD versions punish Throw and escape safely; whiffs against crouch block Stand Block causes Rashid to bounce off and avoid explosion, but he can be anti-aired
SA1	[1] Dash + 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ...
SA3	[1] Wait + 2HP* > Delayed 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] 2HP > 236LP*, j.236PP ...
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	Block, 5MP* > 236K~LK If D-Rev hits, opponent can block the spraycan
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* usually starts the punish If opponent does immediate D-Rev vs. light normals, can punish with 5MP* If Kimberly is knocked down early, immediate DR into 5HP/5MK > 236K~LK can juggle (no Back Rise)

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

Rashid's Super	Kimberly's Options
SA1	Kim SA1 whiffs and stays in front of Rashid for a full punish If no Super meter, a frame-perfect 214K can win (exact timing varies by 1f for each strength)
SA2	Kim SA3 can win at close-mid range, or she can interrupt if within poke range
SA3	Kim Delayed SA1 wins With frame-perfect delay (risky), can trade for +16 punish while only taking 10 damage

Misc. Info:

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Whiffs vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Trade vs. 5LK (+12)	236LP (+3) / SA1 / SA3 / Microwalk 5MK
Trade vs. 5LP (+13)	236LP (+5, links to 5LK) / SA1 / SA3

Note: raw SA3 is stronger than 236LP > SA3

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

Kimberly's Spacing Trap	Rashid's 4f Normal
N/A	5LP
2LK~2LK, 5HP	5LK

Rashid uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick avoids crumple but whiffs (-5 meterless / -3 OD)

Modern Control Info:

• Modern Rashid is missing a few important noramls:
  • 5LK - only exists in L Auto Combo; outside of this, cannot convert lights into LK Eagle Spike
  • 2MP - good meaty with low pushback, forcing Rashid to rely on the weaker 5MP for pressure
  • 6HK - great Low Crush out of Drive Rush, making his approach weaker
• Eagle Spike (214K) is shortcut-only and is missing the MK/HK versions (loses some routes with good damage and oki)

Ryu

Kimberly vs. Ryu (50.28%)

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Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

Ryu's Move	Kimberly's Punish
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 2MP if Ryu uses 5LP or meaty 2LP PC 5HP otherwise
2HK -12

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

Ryu's Reversal	Punish Starter
623PP (OD Shoryuken)	[2] Microwalk 2HP Forced Knockdown, j.236PP ... With perfect timing, it's possible to land [1] Microwalk 2HP > 236K~LK starter (very difficult) On Hit: Ryu lands into the spraycan (no follow-up juggle)
SA1	[1] PARRY, 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... If no Parry, start with 5MP or microwalk instead On Hit: Ryu gets hit by explosion (no follow-up juggle)
SA2	[1] nj.HP, 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... On Hit: Ryu can safely block the explosion if uncharged version hits Kimberly Kimberly can safely meaty with Light Normals, but cannot jump out afterwards (start with Parry + 5HP* > 236K~LK instead)
SA3	[1] PARRY, 2HP* Forced Knockdown > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... The timing of explosion + 2HP prevents j.236P/j.236PP from juggling at the end of this route; use 214HK/236LP If no Parry, crouch blocking will reduce Drive damage but changes the juggle timing (can no longer juggle 236K~LK) [2] 2HP Forced Knockdown, j.236PP ...
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	Block, 5MP* > 236K~LK If D-Rev hits, opponent can block the spraycan
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* usually starts the punish If opponent does immediate D-Rev vs. light normals, can punish with 5MP* If Kimberly is knocked down early, immediate DR into 5HP/5MK > 236K~LK can juggle (no Back Rise)

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

Ryu's Super	Kimberly's Options
SA1	Kim SA2 whiffs over Ryu at close range for a full 5HP punish From slightly farther out, SA2 will hit; SA3 can also punish
SA2	Kim should neutral jump and come down with an early j.HP/j.HK to ensure she doesn't trade with Charged SA2 Kim Delayed SA1 wins if preferred
SA3	Kim SA1 whiffs slightly behind Ryu for a full 5HP punish

Misc. Info:

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Whiffs vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Trade vs. 2LP (+13)	236LP (+3) / SA1 / SA3 / Microwalk 5MK
Trade vs. 5LP (+14)	236LP (+4, links to 2LP) / SA1 / SA3 / Microwalk 5MK

Note: raw SA3 is stronger than 236LP > SA3

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

Kimberly's Spacing Trap	Ryu's 4f Normal
2LK~2LP, 5HP 5LP~5LP, 5HP 2LK~5LP, 5HP	2LP
2LK~2LK, 5HP	2LP, 5LP

Ryu uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick avoids crumple but whiffs (-5 meterless / -3 OD)

Modern Control Info:

• Modern Ryu is missing a few key normals:
  • 5MK - good mid-range poke against lows; makes it easier for Kimberly to harass with 2MK
  • 5HK - great punish starter (especially out of shimmy) and used in high damage Drive Rush routes
  • 4HP - fastest heavy, but since there is no 236HK it's not a big loss
  • j.MP - useful cancelable air-to-air
  • j.HK - important ranged jump-in, weakening his air approach
• Tatsumaki Senpu-kyaku (214K) is shortcut-only and is missing the LK/HK versions (missing the side switch)
• High Blade Kick (236K) is shortcut-only and is missing the HK version (which is the safest in neutral)
  • LK version only exists as L Auto Combo ender, allowing it to be buffered from 5LK

Zangief

Kimberly vs. Zangief (47.51%)

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Super Art - Minimum Scaling KO ranges

SA1 (No Can / Can)
SA2
SA3/CA

Important Punishes:

Zangief's Move	Kimberly's Punish
Light Normals (Perfect Parry)	PC 2MP if Zangief uses 2LP or meaty 5LP PC 5HP otherwise
2HK -13
Lariat (PP) -41 ~ -12	CROUCH BLOCK and mash Drive Impact for crumple In Burnout or if health is too low for armor, be sure not to stand up into the later hits

Burnout Drive Impact Stun Routes:

• 2HP or DR~5MK to prevent 5HP from armoring through

Safe Jump setups to watch for:

Spraycan Setup - Reversal Baits:

[#] - Drive Bars required
[*] - Where Spraycan Explosion occurs

Zangief's Reversal	Punish Starter
SA1	Escapes the corner; Throw him back, or use a standard midscreen 5HP punish
SA2	[1] nj.HP, 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... Parry, then standard 5HP punish (builds more initial Drive gauge) Zangief is projectile invuln, so will not interact with Spraycan if you let him spin Kimberly can safely meaty with Light Normals
SA3	[1] Neutral Jump, nj.HP, 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [1] Back Jump, Dash + 2HP* > 236K~LK, DR~2HP > 236K~LK ... [2] Backdash, Immediate 236MP*, j.236PP ... Must be airborne before Super freeze for all of these
Drive Reversal (Wakeup)	Block, 5MP* > 236K~LK If D-Rev hits, opponent can block the spraycan
Drive Reversal (Blockstun)	Explosion* usually starts the punish If opponent does immediate D-Rev vs. light normals, can punish with 5MP* If Kimberly is knocked down early, immediate DR into 5HP/5MK > 236K~LK can juggle (no Back Rise)

Super vs. Super Interactions (after opponent's Super freeze):

Misc. Info:

May help avoid Chip K.O. from raw Super

Zangief's Super	Kimberly's Options
SA2	Kim should jump forward to avoid chip, landing behind Zangief for a full punish If timed meaty of after a Burnout blockstring like 2LP > SA2, then SA1 can counter it

Corner Back Throw into Meaty 5HK:
Connects vs. crouch block

4F Trade Combo	Kimberly's Follow-up Combo
Whiff vs. 2LK (no Trade)	-

Spacing Traps vs. 4f Normals:

• N/A

Zangief uses DI between 2HP > Arc Step: Divekick avoids crumple but whiffs (-5 meterless / -3 OD, inside MP/OD SPD range)

Modern Control Info:

• Modern Zangief is missing some important normals:
  • 5MK - incredible poke, especially against lows; has to rely on 5MP instead
  • 2MK - another great poke that hits low; Kimberly can walk more safely at mid-range, but must still beware of his sweep
  • 5HK - good punish starter; effective as a callout against Elbow Drop baits, so Kimberly may be able to get away with this more at certain ranges
  • 22MK~MK~MK - while not the most useful, no longer have to worry about the frame trap vs. SPD mixup
• The threat of Instant SA3 makes it much riskier to pressure Zangief, even with a quick light chain; also must be aware of him doing it directly from a forward walk

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