Super Smash Bros. · Combo Video · 2018
Jigglypuff's Rest is one of the most devastating moves in Super Smash Bros., but landing it as a punish is nearly impossible—which is exactly why this compilation celebrates the rare moments when players pull it off. This video focuses on counter rests: situations where Jigglypuff escapes hitstun after being thrown and immediately catches opponents like Fox and Falcon with a perfectly-timed Rest before they can follow up. The risk is enormous. Mistiming the Rest means getting punished hard, or worse, getting knocked out by the opponent's follow-up attack. Most players opt for SDI (Smash Directional Influence) as the safer option, which is why these aggressive reads are so impressive when they happen in tournament play. The clips here showcase players making the bold decision to gamble on a counter Rest instead, turning what could be a lost stock into a momentum-shifting upset. Featuring footage from major events including MVG League, VGBC, and Clash Tournaments, this collection captures some of the hype moments that make Jigglypuff such a unique character to watch in competitive Melee.
C-C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER! If an opponent throws Jiggs and is a bit too slow on their follow up, against certain characters (Mostly Fox and Falcon) Jigglypuff can rest them right out of hitstun. It's very rarely done, mostly because it's incredibly high risk/high reward, you could miss the rest if you mistime it, or they could just time the followup properly and kill you. Trying…
Show more →C-C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER! If an opponent throws Jiggs and is a bit too slow on their follow up, against certain characters (Mostly Fox and Falcon) Jigglypuff can rest them right out of hitstun. It's very rarely done, mostly because it's incredibly high risk/high reward, you could miss the rest if you mistime it, or they could just time the followup properly and kill you. Trying to SDI is considered much safer, which is why it is so hype when a Puff decides to catch their opponent off guard and go for the risky counter rest like the ones in the video. Thanks for watching! Special thanks to: MVG
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