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A.K.I.

Mai vs. A.K.I. (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:
If A.K.I. has meter for SA3 and is not burned out, do not use this Target Combo on block unless SA2 is available.


A.K.I.'s Punish	Range	Mai's Options
2HP	Point-blank	🟦 Spacing trap Safe on block after anything except DR~5LP/2LP. 🟧 j.214P (no reactable visual cue) Hits A.K.I. (can use OD version for higher reward) High risk: Loses to backdash or back jump. Can be anti-aired on reaction. Unsafe on block unless delayed.
SA3	Any	🟨 Air SA2 after Super freeze Whiffs. Expensive, but not as expensive as the opponent's SA3. A.K.I. has time to punish if her back was to the corner. 🟧 j.214P before Super freeze Hits A.K.I. (can use OD version for higher reward) High risk: Loses to backdash or back jump. Can be anti-aired on reaction. Unsafe on block unless delayed.

Akuma

Mai vs. Akuma (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:

Safe; Akuma can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner.

Blanka

Mai vs. Blanka (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:
If Blanka has meter for SA3 and is not burned out, do not use this Target Combo on block.


Blanka's Punish	Range	Mai's Options
SA1	Far	🟩 j.214P after Super freeze Hits Blanka (can use OD version for higher reward) 🟦 Spacing trap (Except during Lightning Beast) Safe on block at the very tip of its range. DR~2LP/2LK/5LK, 2LP, 5LK~LK~LK
SA3	Any	🟥 Guaranteed punish for Blanka

Cammy

Mai vs. Cammy (?%)

Beating Cammy's SA3 Startup: whiff LK Upkicks (623LK), no punish

Useful if Cammy uses SA3 on reaction to your Drive Rush; in neutral, you can just jump away.
Works because SA3 is airborne for all of its active frames

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:
Safe; Cammy can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner. Her SA3 must be evaded with dive.


Cammy's Punish	Range	Mai's Options
SA3	Any	🟩 j.214P after Super freeze Whiffs; free escape, no punish.

Chun-Li

Mai vs. Chun-Li (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:
Safe; Chun-Li can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner. At close range her SA3 must be evaded with dive.


Chun-Li's Punish	Range	Mai's Options
SA3	Point-blank	🟦 Spacing trap Safe on block after anything except DR~5LP/2LP. 🟩 j.214P after Super freeze Hits Chun-Li (can use OD version for higher reward)

Serenity Stream stance will low-profile the following moves:

5LP, 5HP, j.LP, 236P (all), 214HP, 236K (2nd hit, all meterless)

Dee Jay

Mai vs. DeeJay (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:

Safe; Dee Jay can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner.

Dhalsim

Mai vs. Dhalsim (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:
Safe; Dhalsim can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner. His SA1 must be evaded with dive.


Dhalsim's Punish	Range	Mai's Options
SA1 (LP version)	Any	🟩 j.214P after Super freeze Hits Dhalsim (can use OD version for higher reward)

Ed

Mai vs. Ed (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:
If Ed has meter for SA3 and is not burned out, this Target Combo must be spaced unless SA2 is available.


Ed's Punish	Range	Mai's Options
SA3	Close	🟦 Spacing trap Safe on block after any normal move, or DR~6MP/4HK/5HP/2HP. 🟨 Air SA2 after Super freeze Whiffs. Expensive, but not as expensive as the opponent's SA3. Ed has time to punish if his back was to the corner. 🟧 j.214P just before Super freeze Trades in Mai's favor (1200 vs. 500 damage) High risk: Loses to backdash or back jump. Can be anti-aired on reaction. Unsafe on block unless delayed.

E.Honda

Mai vs. E.Honda (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:
If E. Honda has meter for SA3 and is not burned out, this Target Combo must be spaced unless SA2 is available.


E. Honda's Punish	Range	Mai's Options
SA3	Close	🟦 Spacing trap Safe on block after any normal move, or DR~6MP/4HK/5HP/2HP. 🟨 Air SA2 after Super freeze Whiffs. Expensive, but not as expensive as the opponent's SA3. E. Honda has time to punish if his back was to the corner. 🟧 j.214P just before Super freeze Whiffs; can punish E. Honda with DR~5HP. High risk: Loses to backdash or back jump. Can be anti-aired on reaction. Unsafe on block unless delayed.

Guile

Mai vs. Guile (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:
If Guile is not burned out he can punish at point-blank with HK Somersault, but this is easy to space out. If he has meter for SA1 then increase the spacing slightly so it doesn't work properly.


Guile's Punish	Range	Mai's Options
HK Somersault ([2]8HK)	Close	🟦 Spacing trap Safe on block after any normal move, or DR~2LK/6MP/4HK/5HP/2HP.
SA1 (HP ver.)	Close	🟩 Air SA2 after Super freeze Hits Guile for solid damage and corner carry Works at the spacing after DR~5LP/2LP/5LK but no further.
SA1 (HP ver.)	Any	🟩 Flame Enhanced Air SA2 after Super freeze Hits Guile for solid damage and corner carry If Mai does nothing, she falls out after 1 hit of SA1 (200 damage)
SA1 (HP ver.)	Far	🟨 Spacing trap Relatively safe after any normal move, or DR~6MP/4HK/5HP/2HP. Mai will fall out after 1 hit of SA1 (200 damage)

Jamie

Mai vs. Jamie (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:


Jamie's Punish	Range	Mai's Options
SA1	Far	🟩 j.214P after Super freeze Hits Jamie (can use OD version for higher reward) 🟦 Spacing trap Safe on block at the very tip of its range. DR~(Any Light)x2, 5LK~LK~LK
SA3	Close	🟩 j.214P after Super freeze Hits Jamie (can use OD version for higher reward)

JP

Mai vs. JP (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:
Safe; JP can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner.

OD Amnesia Bombs:

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

Juri

Mai vs. Juri (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:
If Juri has meter for SA1 and is not burned out, this Target Combo must be spaced unless SA2 is available.


Juri's Punish	Range	Mai's Options
SA1	Mid	🟦 Spacing trap Safe on block after 6MP/5HP, or DR~6MP/5HP/4HK. 🟩 Air SA2 after Super freeze Whiffs, but Mai can easily walk/dash up for a full punish combo Juri has time to punish if her back was to the corner. 🟧 Immediate j.214P before Super freeze Hits Juri (can use OD version for higher reward) High risk: Loses to backdash or back jump. Can be anti-aired on reaction. Unsafe on block.
SA3	Close	🟨 Air SA2 after Super freeze Whiffs. Expensive, but not as expensive as the opponent's SA3. 🟧 j.214P slightly before Super freeze (precise timing) Hits Juri (can use OD version for higher reward) High risk: Loses to backdash or back jump. Can be anti-aired on reaction. Unsafe on block.

Ken

Mai vs. Ken (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:
If Ken has meter for SA2 and is not burned out, this Target Combo must be spaced unless SA2 is available.


Ken's Punish	Range	Mai's Options
SA2	Close	🟦 Spacing trap Safe on block after any normal move, or DR~6MP/4HK/5HP/2HP. 🟩 Air SA2 after Super freeze Hits Ken for solid damage and corner carry 🟧 j.214P just before Super freeze (precise timing) Hits Ken (can use OD version for higher reward) High risk: Loses to backdash or back jump. Can be anti-aired on reaction. Unsafe on block. 🟥 j.214P after Super freeze Gets hit at a height where the juggle deals only 2200 damage instead of 2800 damage.

Kimberly

Mai vs. Kimberly (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:

Safe; Kimberly can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner.

Lily

Mai vs. Lily (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:

Safe; Lily can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner.

Luke

Mai vs. Luke (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:
If Luke has meter for SA1 and is not burned out, only use very specific safe spacing setups unless SA2 is available.


Luke's Punish	Range	Mai's Options
SA1	Far	🟦 Spacing trap Safe on block at the very tip of its range. DR~5LK, 5LP/2LP, 5LK~LK~LK 🟩 Air SA2 after Super freeze Hits Luke for solid damage and corner carry
SA3	Close	🟨 Air SA2 after Super freeze Whiffs. Expensive, but not as expensive as the opponent's SA3. 🟧 j.214P before Super freeze Whiffs; can punish Luke with Dash, DR~5HP High risk: Loses to backdash or back jump. Can be anti-aired on reaction. Unsafe on block unless delayed.

M.Bison

Mai vs. M.Bison (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:
Safe; M.Bison can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner. His SA1 must be evaded with dive.


M. Bison's Punish	Range	Mai's Options
SA1	Any	🟩 j.214P after Super freeze Whiffs; can punish M. Bison with Dash(x2), 5HP or Dash, j.HK.

Mai

Mai vs. Mai (50%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:
Safe unless the opposing Mai has both Flame Stocks and SA2, in which case only use this Target Combo when SA2 is available.


Mai's Punish	Range	Mai's Options
SA2 (Flame Enhanced)	Any	🟨 Air SA2 after Super freeze Whiffs. Expensive, but just as expensive as the opponent's SA2. 🟧 j.214P before Super freeze Whiffs; can punish with your own Flame-Enhanced SA2

Manon

Mai vs. Manon (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:


Manon's Punish	Range	Mai's Options
SA2	Close	🟦 Spacing trap Safe on block after any normal move, or DR~6MP/4HK/5HP/2HP. 🟥 Guaranteed punish for Manon if not spaced.

If Manon has meter for SA2, only use this Target Combo from max range.

Marisa

Mai vs. Marisa (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:

Safe; Marisa can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner.

Rashid

Mai vs. Rashid (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:

Safe; Rashid can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner.

Ryu

Mai vs. Ryu (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:
Safe; Ryu can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner. At close range his SA1 must be evaded with dive.


Ryu's Punish	Range	Mai's Options
SA1	Close	🟦 Spacing trap Safe on block after any normal move, or DR~6MP/4HK/5HP/2HP. 🟩 j.214P after Super freeze Hits Ryu (can use OD version for higher reward)

Terry

Mai vs. Terry (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:
Safe; Terry can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner. At close range his SA1 must be evaded with dive.


Terry's Punish	Range	Mai's Options
SA1	Close	🟦 Spacing trap Safe on block after any normal move, or DR~6MP/4HK/5HP/2HP. 🟩 j.214P after Super freeze Whiffs; can only punish with Flame Enhanced SA2

Zangief

Mai vs. Zangief (?%)

5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:

Safe; Zangief can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner.

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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-"Close" = point blank {{clr|L|5LK}}; "Far" = spaced out (e.g. {{clr|L|5LP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}} or {{clr|DR|DR~}}{{clr|M|6MP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}})
+If A.K.I. has meter for {{clr|SA|SA3}} and is not burned out, do not use this Target Combo on block unless {{clr|SA|SA2}} is available.
-{{SF6-MU-3Top | | A.K.I.'s Punish | Close/Far start | Mai's Options }}
+{{SF6-MU-3Top | | A.K.I.'s Punish | Range | Mai's Options }}
-{{SF6-MU-3Row | {{clr|H|2HP}} | Close | 🟨 j.214P (no reactable visual cue)
+{{SF6-MU-3Row | {{clr|H|2HP}} | Point-blank | 🟦 Spacing trap
+* Safe on block after anything '''except''' {{clr|DR|DR}}~{{clr|L|5LP}}/{{clr|L|2LP}}.
+🟧 j.214P (no reactable visual cue)
 * Hits A.K.I. (can use {{clr|OD|OD}} version for higher reward)
-* Risk consideration: late divekick is safe but can lose to jumps, while early divekick is unsafe if blocked}}
+* High risk: Loses to backdash or back jump. Can be anti-aired on reaction. Unsafe on block unless delayed.}}
-{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA3}} | Close | 🟧 j.214P just before Super freeze
+{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA3}} | Any | 🟨 {{clr|SA|Air SA2}} after Super freeze
+* Whiffs. Expensive, but not as expensive as the opponent's {{clr|SA|SA3}}.
+* A.K.I. has time to punish if her back was to the corner.
+🟧 j.214P before Super freeze
 * Hits A.K.I. (can use {{clr|OD|OD}} version for higher reward)
-* Risky guess (could either eat an {{clr|SA|SA3}} or a punish on blocked divekick)
+* High risk: Loses to backdash or back jump. Can be anti-aired on reaction. Unsafe on block unless delayed.
-🟨 {{clr|SA|Air SA2}} after Super freeze
-* Whiffs; very expensive bailout for such a low-reward option
 }}
-Recommended to only use this Target Combo when spaced near its max range, especially when A.K.I. has meter for {{clr|SA|SA3}}.
 }}
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-{{clr|DR|Safe}}; Akuma cannot punish regardless of starting position
+{{clr|4|Safe}}; Akuma can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner.
 }}
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-"Close" = point blank {{clr|L|5LK}}; "Far" = spaced out (e.g. {{clr|L|5LP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}} or {{clr|DR|DR~}}{{clr|M|6MP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}})
+If Blanka has meter for {{clr|SA|SA3}} and is not burned out, do not use this Target Combo on block.
-{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Blanka's Punish | Close/Far start | Mai's Options }}
+{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Blanka's Punish | Range | Mai's Options }}
-{{SF6-MU-3Row | {{clr|SA|SA1}} | Close/Far | 🟩 j.214P after Super freeze
+{{SF6-MU-3Row | {{clr|SA|SA1}} | Far | 🟩 j.214P after Super freeze
-* Hits Blanka (can use {{clr|OD|OD}} version for higher reward) }}
+* Hits Blanka (can use {{clr|OD|OD}} version for higher reward)
-{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA3}} | Close/Far | 🟥 Guaranteed punish for Blanka }}
+🟦 Spacing trap (Except during Lightning Beast)
-If Blanka has meter for {{clr|SA|SA3}}, stop using this Target Combo.
+* Safe on block at the very tip of its range.
+* {{clr|DR|DR}}~{{clr|L|2LP}}/{{clr|L|2LK}}/{{clr|L|5LK}}, {{clr|L|2LP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}}~{{clr|L|LK}}~{{clr|L|LK}}
+}}
+{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA3}} | Any | 🟥 Guaranteed punish for Blanka }}
 }}
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-"Close" = point blank {{clr|L|5LK}}; "Far" = spaced out (e.g. {{clr|L|5LP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}} or {{clr|DR|DR~}}{{clr|M|6MP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}})
+{{clr|4|Safe}}; Cammy can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner. Her {{clr|SA|SA3}} must be evaded with dive.
-{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Cammy's Punish | Close/Far start | Mai's Options }}
+{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Cammy's Punish | Range | Mai's Options }}
-{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA3}} | Close/Far | 🟩 j.214P after Super freeze
+{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA3}} | Any | 🟩 j.214P after Super freeze
-* Whiffs (free escape, no punish) }}
+* Whiffs; free escape, no punish. }}
 }}
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-"Close" = point blank {{clr|L|5LK}}; "Far" = spaced out (e.g. {{clr|L|5LP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}} or {{clr|DR|DR~}}{{clr|M|6MP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}})
+{{clr|4|Safe}}; Chun-Li can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner. At close range her {{clr|SA|SA3}} must be evaded with dive.
-{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Chun-Li's Punish | Close/Far start | Mai's Options }}
+{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Chun-Li's Punish | Range | Mai's Options }}
-{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA3}} | Close | 🟩 j.214P after Super freeze
+{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA3}} | Point-blank | 🟦 Spacing trap
-* Hits Chun-Li (can use {{clr|OD|OD}} version for higher reward) }}
+* Safe on block after anything '''except''' {{clr|DR|DR}}~{{clr|L|5LP}}/{{clr|L|2LP}}.
+🟩 j.214P after Super freeze
+* Hits Chun-Li (can use {{clr|OD|OD}} version for higher reward)
+}}
 '''Serenity Stream''' stance will low-profile the following moves:
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-{{clr|DR|Safe}}; Dee Jay cannot punish regardless of starting position
+{{clr|4|Safe}}; Dee Jay can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner.
 }}
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-"Close" = point blank {{clr|L|5LK}}; "Far" = spaced out (e.g. {{clr|L|5LP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}} or {{clr|DR|DR~}}{{clr|M|6MP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}})
+{{clr|4|Safe}}; Dhalsim can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner. His {{clr|SA|SA1}} must be evaded with dive.
-{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Dhalsim's Punish | Close/Far start | Mai's Options }}
+{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Dhalsim's Punish | Range | Mai's Options }}
-{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA1}}<br>({{clr|L|LP version}}) | Close/Far | 🟩 j.214P after Super freeze
+{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA1}}<br>({{clr|L|LP version}}) | Any | 🟩 j.214P after Super freeze
 * Hits Dhalsim (can use {{clr|OD|OD}} version for higher reward) }}
 }}
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-"Close" = point blank {{clr|L|5LK}}; "Far" = spaced out (e.g. {{clr|L|5LP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}} or {{clr|DR|DR~}}{{clr|M|6MP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}})
+If Ed has meter for {{clr|SA|SA3}} and is not burned out, this Target Combo must be spaced unless {{clr|SA|SA2}} is available.
-{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Ed's Punish | Close/Far start | Mai's Options }}
+{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Ed's Punish | Range | Mai's Options }}
-{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA3}} | Close | 🟨 {{clr|SA|Air SA2}} after Super freeze
+{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA3}} | Close | 🟦 Spacing trap
-* Whiffs; very expensive bailout for such a low-reward option
+* Safe on block after any normal move, or {{clr|DR|DR}}~{{clr|M|6MP}}/{{clr|H|4HK}}/{{clr|H|5HP}}/{{clr|H|2HP}}.
+🟨 {{clr|SA|Air SA2}} after Super freeze
+* Whiffs. Expensive, but not as expensive as the opponent's {{clr|SA|SA3}}.
+* Ed has time to punish if his back was to the corner.
 🟧 j.214P just before Super freeze
 * Trades in Mai's favor (1200 vs. 500 damage)
+* High risk: Loses to backdash or back jump. Can be anti-aired on reaction. Unsafe on block unless delayed.
 }}
-If Ed has meter for {{clr|SA|SA3}}, it's recommended to only use this Target Combo near max range.
 }}
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-"Close" = point blank {{clr|L|5LK}}; "Far" = spaced out (e.g. {{clr|L|5LP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}} or {{clr|DR|DR~}}{{clr|M|6MP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}})
+If E. Honda has meter for {{clr|SA|SA3}} and is not burned out, this Target Combo must be spaced unless {{clr|SA|SA2}} is available.
-{{SF6-MU-3Top | | E. Honda's Punish | Close/Far start | Mai's Options }}
+{{SF6-MU-3Top | | E. Honda's Punish | Range | Mai's Options }}
-{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA3}} | Close | 🟨 {{clr|SA|Air SA2}} after Super freeze
+{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA3}} | Close | 🟦 Spacing trap
-* Whiffs; very expensive bailout for such a low-reward option
+* Safe on block after any normal move, or {{clr|DR|DR}}~{{clr|M|6MP}}/{{clr|H|4HK}}/{{clr|H|5HP}}/{{clr|H|2HP}}.
-🟧 j.214P just before Super freeze (precise timing)
+🟨 {{clr|SA|Air SA2}} after Super freeze
-* Whiffs (can punish E. Honda with {{clr|DR|DR~}}{{clr|H|5HP}}, {{clr|H|5HP}} ...)
+* Whiffs. Expensive, but not as expensive as the opponent's {{clr|SA|SA3}}.
-* Risky guess (could either eat an {{clr|SA|SA3}} or a punish on blocked divekick)
+* E. Honda has time to punish if his back was to the corner.
+🟧 j.214P just before Super freeze
+* Whiffs; can punish E. Honda with {{clr|DR|DR~}}{{clr|H|5HP}}.
+* High risk: Loses to backdash or back jump. Can be anti-aired on reaction. Unsafe on block unless delayed.
 }}
-If E. Honda has meter for {{clr|SA|SA3}}, it's recommended to only use this Target Combo near max range.
 }}
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-"Close" = point blank {{clr|L|5LK}}; "Far" = spaced out (e.g. {{clr|L|5LP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}} or {{clr|DR|DR~}}{{clr|M|6MP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}})
+If Guile is not burned out he can punish at point-blank with {{clr|H|HK Somersault}}, but this is easy to space out. If he has meter for {{clr|SA|SA1}} then increase the spacing slightly so it doesn't work properly.
-{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Guile's Punish | Close/Far start | Mai's Options }}
+{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Guile's Punish | Range | Mai's Options }}
-{{SF6-MU-3Row | {{clr|H|HK Somersault}}<br>({{clr|H|[2]8HK}}) | Close | 🟥 {{clr|SA|Air SA2}} prediction (precise timing)
+{{SF6-MU-3Row | {{clr|H|HK Somersault}}<br>({{clr|H|[2]8HK}}) | Close | 🟦 Spacing trap
-* Whiffs, making it an extremely expensive gamble for no reward
+* Safe on block after any normal move, or {{clr|DR|DR}}~{{clr|L|2LK}}/{{clr|M|6MP}}/{{clr|H|4HK}}/{{clr|H|5HP}}/{{clr|H|2HP}}.
-* Mai is punishable if Guile doesn't take the bait }}
+}}
-{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA1}} ({{clr|H|HP ver.}}) | Close/{{clr|M|Far*}} | '''Close:''' 🟩 {{clr|SA|Air SA2}} after Super freeze
+{{SF6-MU-3Row | {{clr|SA|SA1}} ({{clr|H|HP ver.}}) | Close | 🟩 {{clr|SA|Air SA2}} after Super freeze
 * Hits Guile for solid damage and corner carry
-'''Far:''' 🟨 {{clr|SA|Flame Enhanced Air SA2}} after Super freeze
+* Works at the spacing after {{clr|DR|DR}}~{{clr|L|5LP}}/{{clr|L|2LP}}/{{clr|L|5LK}} but no further.
+}}
+{{SF6-MU-3Row | {{clr|SA|SA1}} ({{clr|H|HP ver.}}) | Any | 🟩 {{clr|SA|Flame Enhanced Air SA2}} after Super freeze
 * Hits Guile for solid damage and corner carry
 * If Mai does nothing, she falls out after 1 hit of {{clr|SA|SA1}} (200 damage)
 }}
-Only use this Target Combo when spaced near its max range, as it's never worth trying to bait the {{clr|H|HK Somersault}}.<br>
+{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA1}} ({{clr|H|HP ver.}}) | Far | 🟨 Spacing trap
-A far-range {{clr|SA|SA1}} punish from Guile is low risk, especially if you can {{clr|SA|Flame Air SA2}} punish in response.
+* Relatively safe after any normal move, or {{clr|DR|DR}}~{{clr|M|6MP}}/{{clr|H|4HK}}/{{clr|H|5HP}}/{{clr|H|2HP}}.
+* Mai will fall out after 1 hit of {{clr|SA|SA1}} (200 damage)
+}}
 }}
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-"Close" = point blank {{clr|L|5LK}}; "Far" = spaced out (e.g. {{clr|L|5LP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}} or {{clr|DR|DR~}}{{clr|M|6MP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}})
+{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Jamie's Punish | Range | Mai's Options }}
-{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Jamie's Punish | Close/Far start | Mai's Options }}
+{{SF6-MU-3Row | {{clr|SA|SA1}} | Far | 🟩 j.214P after Super freeze
-{{SF6-MU-3Row | {{clr|SA|SA1}} | Close/Far | 🟩 j.214P after Super freeze
+* Hits Jamie (can use {{clr|OD|OD}} version for higher reward)
-* Hits Jamie (can use {{clr|OD|OD}} version for higher reward) }}
+🟦 Spacing trap
+* Safe on block at the very tip of its range.
+* {{clr|DR|DR}}~({{clr|L|Any Light}})x2, {{clr|L|5LK}}~{{clr|L|LK}}~{{clr|L|LK}}
+}}
 {{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA3}} | Close | 🟩 j.214P after Super freeze
 * Hits Jamie (can use {{clr|OD|OD}} version for higher reward) }}
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-{{clr|DR|Safe}}; JP cannot punish regardless of starting position
+{{clr|4|Safe}}; JP can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner.
 <big>'''OD Amnesia Bombs:'''</big><br>
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-"Close" = point blank {{clr|L|5LK}}; "Far" = spaced out (e.g. {{clr|L|5LP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}} or {{clr|DR|DR~}}{{clr|M|6MP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}})
+If Juri has meter for {{clr|SA|SA1}} and is not burned out, this Target Combo must be spaced unless {{clr|SA|SA2}} is available.<br>
-{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Juri's Punish | Close/Far start | Mai's Options }}
+{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Juri's Punish | Range | Mai's Options }}
-{{SF6-MU-3Row | {{clr|SA|SA1}} | Close/Far | 🟩 {{clr|SA|Air SA2}} after Super freeze
+{{SF6-MU-3Row | {{clr|SA|SA1}} | Mid | 🟦 Spacing trap
+* Safe on block after {{clr|M|6MP}}/{{clr|H|5HP}}, or {{clr|DR|DR}}~{{clr|M|6MP}}/{{clr|H|5HP}}/{{clr|H|4HK}}.
+🟩 {{clr|SA|Air SA2}} after Super freeze
 * Whiffs, but Mai can easily walk/dash up for a full punish combo
-🟨 j.214P immediate prediction
+* Juri has time to punish if her back was to the corner.
-* Hits Juri (can use {{clr|OD|OD}} version for higher reward, but unsafe if blocked) }}
+🟧 Immediate j.214P before Super freeze
+* Hits Juri (can use {{clr|OD|OD}} version for higher reward)
+* High risk: Loses to backdash or back jump. Can be anti-aired on reaction. Unsafe on block.
+}}
 {{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA3}} | Close | 🟨 {{clr|SA|Air SA2}} after Super freeze
-* Whiffs; very expensive bailout for such a low-reward option
+* Whiffs. Expensive, but not as expensive as the opponent's {{clr|SA|SA3}}.
 🟧 j.214P slightly before Super freeze (precise timing)
-* Hits Juri (can use {{clr|OD|OD}} version for higher reward, but expensive risk)
+* Hits Juri (can use {{clr|OD|OD}} version for higher reward)
+* High risk: Loses to backdash or back jump. Can be anti-aired on reaction. Unsafe on block.
 }}
-If Juri has meter for {{clr|SA|SA1}}, you should generally only attempt this Target Combo on block when you have {{clr|SA|SA2}} available.<br>
-If Juri has {{clr|SA|SA3}}, it's best to use the max range TC just to be safe.
 }}
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-"Close" = point blank {{clr|L|5LK}}; "Far" = spaced out (e.g. {{clr|L|5LP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}} or {{clr|DR|DR~}}{{clr|M|6MP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}})
+If Ken has meter for {{clr|SA|SA2}} and is not burned out, this Target Combo must be spaced unless {{clr|SA|SA2}} is available.
-{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Ken's Punish | Close/Far start | Mai's Options }}
+{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Ken's Punish | Range | Mai's Options }}
-{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA2}} | Close | 🟩 {{clr|SA|Air SA2}} after Super freeze
+{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA2}} | Close | 🟦 Spacing trap
+* Safe on block after any normal move, or {{clr|DR|DR}}~{{clr|M|6MP}}/{{clr|H|4HK}}/{{clr|H|5HP}}/{{clr|H|2HP}}.
+🟩 {{clr|SA|Air SA2}} after Super freeze
 * Hits Ken for solid damage and corner carry
 🟧 j.214P just before Super freeze (precise timing)
-* Hits Ken (can use {{clr|OD|OD}} version for higher reward, but expensive risk)
+* Hits Ken (can use {{clr|OD|OD}} version for higher reward)
+* High risk: Loses to backdash or back jump. Can be anti-aired on reaction. Unsafe on block.
+🟥 j.214P after Super freeze
+* Gets hit at a height where the juggle deals only 2200 damage instead of 2800 damage.
 }}
-Recommended to use this Target Combo from max range, or at close range when you have meter available for {{clr|SA|SA2}}.
 }}
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-{{clr|DR|Safe}}; Kimberly cannot punish regardless of starting position
+{{clr|4|Safe}}; Kimberly can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner.
 }}
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-{{clr|DR|Safe}}; Lily cannot punish regardless of starting position
+{{clr|4|Safe}}; Lily can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner.
 }}
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-"Close" = point blank {{clr|L|5LK}}; "Far" = spaced out (e.g. {{clr|L|5LP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}} or {{clr|DR|DR~}}{{clr|M|6MP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}})
+If Luke has meter for {{clr|SA|SA1}} and is not burned out, only use very specific safe spacing setups unless {{clr|SA|SA2}} is available.
-{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Luke's Punish | Close/Far start | Mai's Options }}
+{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Luke's Punish | Range | Mai's Options }}
-{{SF6-MU-3Row | {{clr|SA|SA1}} | Close/Far | 🟩 {{clr|SA|Air SA2}} after Super freeze
+{{SF6-MU-3Row | {{clr|SA|SA1}} | Far | 🟦 Spacing trap
+* Safe on block at the very tip of its range.
+* {{clr|DR|DR}}~{{clr|L|5LK}}, {{clr|L|5LP}}/{{clr|L|2LP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}}~{{clr|L|LK}}~{{clr|L|LK}}
+🟩 {{clr|SA|Air SA2}} after Super freeze
 * Hits Luke for solid damage and corner carry }}
 {{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA3}} | Close | 🟨 {{clr|SA|Air SA2}} after Super freeze
-* Whiffs; very expensive bailout for such a low-reward option
+* Whiffs. Expensive, but not as expensive as the opponent's {{clr|SA|SA3}}.
-🟧 j.214P prediction (early timing, unsafe if blocked)
+🟧 j.214P before Super freeze
-* Whiffs (can punish Luke with Dash + {{clr|DR|DR~}}{{clr|H|5HP}}, {{clr|H|5HP}} ...) }}
+* Whiffs; can punish Luke with Dash, {{clr|DR|DR~}}{{clr|H|5HP}}
-Only use this Target Combo when you have meter for {{clr|SA|SA2}}. If Luke has {{clr|SA|SA3}}, only attempt from max range.
+* High risk: Loses to backdash or back jump. Can be anti-aired on reaction. Unsafe on block unless delayed.
+}}
 }}
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-"Close" = point blank {{clr|L|5LK}}; "Far" = spaced out (e.g. {{clr|L|5LP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}} or {{clr|DR|DR~}}{{clr|M|6MP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}})
+{{clr|4|Safe}}; M.Bison can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner. His {{clr|SA|SA1}} must be evaded with dive.
-{{SF6-MU-3Top | | M. Bison's Punish | Close/Far start | Mai's Options }}
+{{SF6-MU-3Top | | M. Bison's Punish | Range | Mai's Options }}
-{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA1}} | Close/Far | 🟩 j.214P after Super freeze
+{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA1}} | Any | 🟩 j.214P after Super freeze
-* Whiffs (free escape, can punish M. Bison with Dash + {{clr|DR|DR~}}{{clr|H|5HP}}, {{clr|H|5HP}} ...) }}
+* Whiffs; can punish M. Bison with Dash(x2), {{clr|H|5HP}} or Dash, {{clr|H|j.HK}}.
+}}
 }}
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-"Close" = point blank {{clr|L|5LK}}; "Far" = spaced out (e.g. {{clr|L|5LP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}} or {{clr|DR|DR~}}{{clr|M|6MP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}})
+Safe unless the opposing Mai has both {{clr|3|Flame Stocks}} and {{clr|SA|SA2}}, in which case only use this Target Combo when {{clr|SA|SA2}} is available.
-{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Mai's Punish | Close/Far start | Mai's Options }}
+{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Mai's Punish | Range | Mai's Options }}
-{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA2}}<br>(Flame Enhanced) | Close/Far |
+{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA2}}<br>(Flame Enhanced) | Any |
 🟨 {{clr|SA|Air SA2}} after Super freeze
-* Whiffs; very expensive bailout for such a low-reward option
+* Whiffs. Expensive, but just as expensive as the opponent's {{clr|SA|SA2}}.
-🟧 j.214P prediction just before freeze
+🟧 j.214P before Super freeze
-* Whiffs (can punish with your own {{clr|SA|Flame-Enhanced SA2}} }}
+* Whiffs; can punish with your own {{clr|SA|Flame-Enhanced SA2}}
-You can safely use this Target Combo unless the opposing Mai has both Flame Stocks and {{clr|SA|SA2}}.
+}}
 }}
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-"Close" = point blank {{clr|L|5LK}}; "Far" = spaced out (e.g. {{clr|L|5LP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}} or {{clr|DR|DR~}}{{clr|M|6MP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}})
+{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Manon's Punish | Range | Mai's Options }}
-{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Manon's Punish | Close/Far start | Mai's Options }}
+{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA2}} | Close | 🟦 Spacing trap
-{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA2}} | Close | 🟥 Guaranteed punish for Manon }}
+* Safe on block after any normal move, or {{clr|DR|DR}}~{{clr|M|6MP}}/{{clr|H|4HK}}/{{clr|H|5HP}}/{{clr|H|2HP}}.
+🟥 Guaranteed punish for Manon if not spaced. }}
 If Manon has meter for {{clr|SA|SA2}}, only use this Target Combo from max range.
 }}
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-{{clr|DR|Safe}}; Marisa cannot punish regardless of starting position
+{{clr|4|Safe}}; Marisa can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner.
 }}
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-{{clr|DR|Safe}}; Rashid cannot punish regardless of starting position
+{{clr|4|Safe}}; Rashid can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner.
 }}
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-"Close" = point blank {{clr|L|5LK}}; "Far" = spaced out (e.g. {{clr|L|5LP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}} or {{clr|DR|DR~}}{{clr|M|6MP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}})
+{{clr|4|Safe}}; Ryu can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner. At close range his {{clr|SA|SA1}} must be evaded with dive.
-{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Ryu's Punish | Close/Far start | Mai's Options }}
+{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Ryu's Punish | Range | Mai's Options }}
-{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA1}} | Close | 🟩 j.214P after Super freeze
+{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA1}} | Close | 🟦 Spacing trap
+* Safe on block after any normal move, or {{clr|DR|DR}}~{{clr|M|6MP}}/{{clr|H|4HK}}/{{clr|H|5HP}}/{{clr|H|2HP}}.
+🟩 j.214P after Super freeze
 * Hits Ryu (can use {{clr|OD|OD}} version for higher reward) }}
 }}
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-"Close" = point blank {{clr|L|5LK}}; "Far" = spaced out (e.g. {{clr|L|5LP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}} or {{clr|DR|DR~}}{{clr|M|6MP}}, {{clr|L|5LK}})
+{{clr|4|Safe}}; Terry can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner. At close range his {{clr|SA|SA1}} must be evaded with dive.
-{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Terry's Punish | Close/Far start | Mai's Options }}
+{{SF6-MU-3Top | | Terry's Punish | Range | Mai's Options }}
-{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA1}} | Close | 🟩 j.214P after Super freeze
+{{SF6-MU-3End | {{clr|SA|SA1}} | Close | 🟦 Spacing trap
-* Whiffs (free escape; can only punish with {{clr|SA|Flame Enhanced SA2}}) }}
+* Safe on block after any normal move, or {{clr|DR|DR}}~{{clr|M|6MP}}/{{clr|H|4HK}}/{{clr|H|5HP}}/{{clr|H|2HP}}.
+🟩 j.214P after Super freeze
+* Whiffs; can only punish with {{clr|SA|Flame Enhanced SA2}} }}
 }}
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 <big>'''5LK~LK~LK Target Combo:'''</big><br>
-{{clr|DR|Safe}}; Zangief cannot punish regardless of starting position
+{{clr|4|Safe}}; Zangief can only punish if Mai's back is to the corner.
 }}