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 vs Paul punish: punish H.qcf+2 (Phoenix Smasher) with B2 2 or CD1.
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, punish H.qcf+2 (Phoenix Smasher) with B2 2 or CD1.
Source: YouTube: Yoshimitsu Full Punishment Guide against Paul.
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Yoshimitsu vs Paul punish: punish SS.3 (Pump In Pedal) with WS4.
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, punish SS.3 (Pump In Pedal) with WS4.
Source: YouTube: Yoshimitsu Full Punishment Guide against Paul.
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Yoshimitsu vs Paul punish: 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 vs Paul punish: punish qcf+3 (Gengetsu) with Flash.
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, punish qcf+3 (Gengetsu) with Flash.
Source: YouTube: Yoshimitsu Full Punishment Guide against Paul.
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Yoshimitsu vs Paul sidestep: sidewalk right against f,F+2,2 (Bulldozer), then punish with kincho B21.
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, sidewalk right against f,F+2,2 (Bulldozer), then punish with kincho B21.
Source: YouTube: All Strings you can sidestep against Paul
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Yoshimitsu vs Paul sidestep: sidestep or sidewalk either direction against d+1,2 (Phoenix Smasher), then punish with UF1 Kincho. B2 1.
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, sidestep or sidewalk either direction against d+1,2 (Phoenix Smasher), then punish with UF1 Kincho. B2 1.
Source: YouTube: All Strings you can sidestep against Paul
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Yoshimitsu vs Paul punish: punish df+3+4 (Deep Dive) with WS4.
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, punish df+3+4 (Deep Dive) with WS4.
Source: YouTube: Yoshimitsu Full Punishment Guide against Paul.
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Yoshimitsu vs Paul punish: punish qcb+3,2,3 (Lightning Breaker) with WS4.
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, punish qcb+3,2,3 (Lightning Breaker) with WS4.
Source: YouTube: Yoshimitsu Full Punishment Guide against Paul.
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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
- 143 moves
- Primary sidestep
- SSR
- Data version
- Season 3 / v3.02.02
- 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 / v3.02.02 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.