Lucario vs Kirby
Matchup Tips and Strategies
When facing Kirby as Lucario, leverage your superior aerial mobility to counter Kirby's attempts to air camp. Use your jump AST to pressure him from above and force him into a grounded position where you can dominate the matchup. If Kirby approaches with shield, punish him with a run-up B-Reverse ASC followed by options like Forward Pound, Dair, or short hop Bair to create openings. Maintain stage control and keep the pressure on to exploit Kirby’s vulnerability when he’s forced to play defensively.
Tips for Lucario vs Kirby
Use jump AST if Kirby is air camping. If you condition them to play grounded, the matchup is usually free. Also, the best option against run-up shield is run-up B-Reverse ASC --> FP/Dair/SH > Bair