Yoshimitsu and A+K

I'll add to this when I get some notations for the strings I know Yoshi can interrupt. I get A+K all day against ZWEI.

Are we sure you get no IFP charge from some GIs? I've GI'd where it doesn't do a full GI animation, but isn't a hit either. That seems to be common depending on the circumstances. If you don't charge IFP from that, I'll be displeased.

I accept the fact that PS screwed Yoshi's IFP and I've been working on using A+K more to charge it. I already know that hitting with A+K doesn't charge, but if some GIs don't charge either, that's pretty frustrating.

If you are GI'ing strings with it, it would help if at the end of your notation maybe in the notes part you put which A+K GI it grants for that string, like whether it hits, GI's + IFP or only GI's.

I've had A+K cause a weapon clash with vertical attacks, rather than an actual GI. Perhaps you're mistaking these weapon clashes for GI's that don't charge IFP.

Regardless of the IFP charge, A+K works as a great interruption when it hits against people who get in your face after a knock down, aiming for a throw/mid mixup. You also get a KND at super close range which is great for follow up that you might not as easily get with JG.

Conversly, you can try running up after a knock down and use it against retaliation to get another KND.

I've tried it out in training against Astaroth. So far can easily get the 2nd hit of Asta's Bull Rush BE. Quite a few of his horizontals can easily be A+K'ed on reaction so it's quite useful to bait out these moves with step and get IFP charged.

His bull rush counts as a horizontal? Nice. Do you get the IFP charge or does it count as a hit... or half GI, no charge oddity?

i find stepping or 4B+King the 2nd hit in bullrush to be a better option

Stepping can be difficult and risky depending on the situation (near a wall or ring out, on wake-up, etc.), and 4B+K takes Yoshi's life, which is not always an option. Knowing you can A+K it is a great alternative.

More a body attack, no IFP charge. To quote the guide "auto-GI: H, M Horizontal, Body".

Also: "Sometimes it can also hit when close enough and stun the opponent, but nothing will be guaranteed afterwards" - I think that's what is happening here, a mix-up opportunity if you blocked the first hit.

Also does kicks (H), thinking might be useful on some chars - doesn't one of Maxi's strings end in a high K?

Yes, but the Maxi player shouldn't be using it unless the previous attack hit. Most people duck and punish on reaction.

A+K kills Leixia...

Someone really needs to do an in detail video to where we can apply A+K in diff situations...

Xiba ==66B(A+K)B== no GI. no hit. it's like a weapon clash leaves yoshi at +5. Yoshi 3B+K(i22) double hits with Xiba 6A(i17)

Xiba ==AA(A+K)K ==GI
Xiba ==3B(A+K)K ==GI and counts as an air hit. Xiba takes 22dmg.
Xiba ==66K(A+K)B or {B} ==no GI. no hit. off axis. Free 3b

Not sure if this is already known or interesting, but I had A+K being GI'd by Nightmare's 236A on several occasions..

I guess it'll be me that starts the character reference guide. I'll be doing everyone else's(4 chars at a time), but it's late and I'm tired. Now let's get into it..

PS: Anyone's input would be helpful.

GUIDE:
Character
Character's Input -- When to A+K (Yoshimitsu's Flash) -- GI+Charge(IFP CHARGE)/CH STN(No Charge)/Clash(Odditiy& No Charge)/Trade( No Charge & Yoshi takes DMG)

PATROKLOS
6BBB -- A+K 2nd Hit -- CH STN No Charge
22_88 AA -- A+K 2nd Hit -- GI+Charge
3KK_44KK -- A+K 2nd Hit -- GI+Charge
1b BE -- A+K 2nd Hit -- GI+Charge
234b BE --A+K 2nd Hit -- GI+Charge

Z.W.E.I.
3AA -- A+K 2nd Hit -- GI+Charge
1 {B} --A+K 2nd Hit -- GI's EIN +Charge !Only on short charge!
{B} -- A+K 2nd Hit -- GI's EIN +Charge
6B+K A -- A+K 2nd Hit -- GI+Charge
6[B+K] A -- A+K 2nd Hit -- GI+Charge
22_88 BB -- A+K 2nd Hit -- Trade (Z.W.E.I in CH STN/ Yoshi takes 24 DMG)
66_33_99 a BE -- A+K 2nd Hit -- GI's EIN + Charge (Risky.. watch for 66_33_99 [A] BE mixup)

LEIXIA
6BA --A+K 2nd Hit -- Clash No Charge
66_33_99 AA --A+K 2nd Hit -- GI+Charge
6KK -- A+K 2nd Hit -- Trade (Leixia in CH STN/ Yoshi takes 24 DMG)
3AA -- A+K 2nd Hit -- GI+Charge
22_88kAAB_K -- A+K 2nd Hit -- CH STN No Charge
22_88B+K kAAB_K -- A+K 2nd Hit -- CH STN No Charge

NATSU
6AB --A+K 2nd Hit -- CH STN No Charge
6AK -- A+K 2nd Hit -- GI+Charge
WR AAA --A+K 3rd Hit -- GI+Charge (AIR GI Launcher)
BKA -- A+K 2nd Hit -- GI+Charge
BK4 -- A+K 2nd Hit -- GI+Charge
KKK -- A+K 3rd Hit -- GI+Charge (strict timing/inconsistent??)
22_88 KA -- A+K 2nd Hit -- GI+Charge (AIR GI Launcher)
2_8 B+K KA -- A+K 2nd Hit -- GI+Charge (AIR GI Launcher.. (@point blank/Natsu CH STN in front of Yoshi, free 3B)

YOSHIMITSU
A(A+K)=Repel
214A(A+K)=Repel
1A(A+K)= GI and Charge
4A(A+K)= GI and Charge
8A(A+K)= GI and Charge
3A(A+K)= GI and Charge
66A(A+K)= GI and Charge
66a(A+K)A+B+K(BE)= GI and Charge
6A(A+K)= GI and Charge
33/99A(A+K)= GI and Charge
Rising A(A+K)= GI and Charge
77/44/11A(A+K)= GI and Charge
6B(A+K)= Parry
bA(A+K)= Repel
44bB(A+K)= Repel
11/77B(A+K)= Stun
6K(A+K)= GI and Charge
3K(A+K)= GI and Charge
4K(A+K)= CLASH?!
3B+K(A+K)= Stun
6B+K(A+K)= Stun
9B+K(A+K)= GI and Charge

PYRRAH OMEGA
22A(A+K) = GI and Charge
88A(A+K) = GI and Charge
66/33/99A(A+K) = GI and Charge
4A(A+K) = GI and Charge
4A B(A+B) = GI and Charge (block first attack)
4A A(A+B) = GI and Charge (block first attack)
A(A+K) = GI and Charge

XIBA
66B(A+K)B== Clash
AA(A+K)K ==GI
3B(A+K)K ==GI and counts as an air hit. Xiba takes 22dmg.
66K(A+K)B or {B} ==Clash. Free 3b

RAPHAEL
NOTES: A+K BEATS ALMOST ALL PREP OPTIONS* AND ALL SHADOW EVADE OPTIONS AT POINT BLANK RANGE.
*PREP OPTIONS: AT POINT BLANK, A+K BEATS MOST.. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF RAPH'S PREP B{B}.
SHADOW EVADE: A SMALL STEP FORWARD THEN A+K BEATS ALL OPTIONS FOR SE A_B_K. NETS CH STN AND FREE 3B COMBO FOR 29-33 DMG.

6BBB -- A+K 3rd Hit -- CH STN
6 Bb BE -- A+K Last Hit -- CH STN
1K -- A+K -- GI + Charge
PREP~BBB -- A+K before 3rd Hit (Strict Timing) -- CH STN
PREP~AB -- A+K after PREP -- GI+Charge @ mid range/CH STN @ point blank.
PREP~A{B} -- A+K after PREP -- GI+Charge @ mid range/CH STN @ point blank.
PREP~K -- A+K the kick -- GI+Charge @ mid range/CH STN @ point blank.
PREP~SE A_B_K -- Small step forward, A+K beats all.
PREP~6Bb BE -- A+K Last Hit -- CH STN
PREP~K BE -- A+K Last Hit -- CH STN

EZIO
66_99_33 BB -- A+K 2nd Hit -- CH STN No Charge
66_99_33 Bb BE -- A+K 2nd Hit -- CH STN No Charge
WR BB -- A+K 2nd Hit -- Clash (Oddity)

VIOLA
6AB -- A+K 2nd Hit -- GI+Charge
66AB -- A+K 2nd Hit -- CH STN
3A -- A+K -- GI+Charge
33_99A -- A+K -- GI+Charge (strict timing/risky)
66B -- A+K -- @ mid range GI+Charge/ @ point blank CH STN
when orb is set 4A+B -- A+K 2nd Hit -- GI+Charge



more to come..

props to Aquassh & Orionics for their input.

How much frame advantage does he get on the aGI? Or is it dependent when the GI occurs during the animation?

I think so. You ou can get just A,A pos aGI if it occurs late and maybe even 6K if it's perfect. I don't know the numbers nor do I really use it though, so maybe someone who knows better can confirm?

I rather use normal GI since I don't use Yoshi's BEs and CE at all (and well... the main reason is the fact I can't fit A+K to my control scheme :D).

Here are some Pyrrha Omega A+Ks.

If I get anything wrong feel free to correct me.

22A(A+K) = GI and Charge
88A(A+K) = GI and Charge

66/33/99A(A+K) = GI and Charge

4A(A+K) = GI and Charge
4A B(A+B) = GI and Charge (block first attack)
4A A(A+B) = GI and Charge (block first attack)

A(A+K) = GI and Charge
These are the only safe and easy-ish ones to execute.

It seems no one has noticed that if you press A+K at the exact time your opponent does an attack it repels(cancels out) the attack. This also seems to affect any Mid moves (eg: Horizontals, Verticals and Kicks).

You can also use A+K while the opponent is in the air. Pyrrha Omegas 8B+K can be stopped if you use A+K when they start to fall.
Here is a combo example: 1K G A+K (37 Damage)
You must tap guard if you want to pull it off.

Thanks.