While very iconic, this matchup is very hard for Fox. Be ready to grind it out.

In Brief

You can play both rush down and evasive Fox playstyles

• Depending on percent
• Depending on stage
• It’s important to learn how to play both styles to switch it up
  • When learning: focus on one playstyle first

Falco’s Gameplan:

• Locks you down with lasers
• Once you are in the corner he starts shield pressuring you
• Looks for shines or Dair into shine
• Tries to combo you
• Sets up for edgeguards
• Finishes you off with Dair or Bair

Stop Falco Lasers:

• Run straight at Falco
• Short-Hop into Nair, Bair because Falco won’t CC as much
  • Don’t overuse this because Falco’s shorthop shine is a threat
• Running Shine is a good option
• Run up Shield is also a decent option