Piranha Plant vs Joker
Matchup Tips and Strategies
When playing Piranha Plant against Joker, be cautious of his ability to counter your poison setups, especially when he’s near the ledge. Use your Up Smash to punish Joker’s approaches, particularly when he has Arsene active, as it can catch him off guard and lead to significant damage. If you're caught in one of his up-air strings, mash Ptooie to potentially break the combo or trade hits, giving you a chance to escape. Maintain control of the stage to leverage your zoning tools, while being mindful of Joker’s mobility and ability to punish overextensions.
Tips for Piranha Plant vs Joker
If you get caught in one of Jokers up-air combos try mashing neutral B (Ptooie) which can break/trade the combo
Joker can counter poison, so be careful when considering Plant's ledge trap options. Opt for Usmash on Joker when he approaches with Arsene, it will punish most of his options.