Community counterplay
Public notes for fighting Paul
Browse sourced matchup answers from the Matchups.gg community layer. Verify punish and sidestep details after game patches.
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Yoshimitsu sidestep answer for df+3
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, sidestep right against df+3,4 (Phoenix Wings), then punish with sS2.
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Yoshimitsu sidestep answer for d+1
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, sidestep or sidewalk either direction against d+1,2 (Phoenix Smasher), then punish with Kincho B2 1.
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Yoshimitsu sidestep answer for d+1
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, sidestep or sidewalk either direction against d+1,2 (Phoenix Smasher), then punish with UF1 Kincho. B2 1.
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Yoshimitsu sidestep answer for H
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, sidestep or sidewalk either direction against H.f,F+2,1+2 (Phoenix Demolisher), then punish with SS2.
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Yoshimitsu sidestep answer for f
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, sidewalk right against f,F+2,2 (Bulldozer), then punish with kincho B21.
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Yoshimitsu punish answer for punish df+3,4 (Phoenix Wings) with 1 1
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, punish df+3,4 (Phoenix Wings) with 1 1.
Source: YouTube: Yoshimitsu Full Punishment Guide against Paul.
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Yoshimitsu punish answer for punish d+1,4,2 (Hang Over) with Kincho B2 1
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, punish d+1,4,2 (Hang Over) with Kincho B2 1.
Source: YouTube: Yoshimitsu Full Punishment Guide against Paul.
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Yoshimitsu punish answer for punish d+4 with Kincho B2 1
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, punish d+4 with Kincho B2 1.
Source: YouTube: Yoshimitsu Full Punishment Guide against Paul.
Anti-notes
Your anti-Paul notes
Record matchup-specific answers, punish routes, and reminders for fighting Paul.
Matchup prep
Paul matchup guide for Tekken 8
Use this page as a local-first notebook for the Paul matchup. Save unsafe moves, punish routes, neutral reminders, and character-specific counterplay before ranked, sets, locals, or tournament pools.
- Game
- Tekken 8
- Opponent
- Paul Phoenix
- Move references
- 6384 moves
- Primary sidestep
- SSR
- Data version
- Season 3 / v3.01.01
- Source
- TekkenDocs
How do I prepare for the Tekken 8 Paul matchup?
Start by saving the situations that beat you, then attach relevant move references, punish notes, and reminders for fighting Paul. The current sidestep reference says SSR is the primary step note.
What data version supports these Paul notes?
This Matchups.gg page uses Season 3 / v3.01.01 from TekkenDocs. Recheck the source after major patches before relying on matchup-specific punish data.
Can I keep my Paul matchup notes private?
Yes. Personal notes are saved locally in your browser by default. Community notes are optional and public only when you choose to post them.