Tips
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Paul's iconic CS.2 (Phoenix Smasher) is -17 on block; utilize this to land a guaranteed ws2 launcher for significant damage.
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When Paul uses his d+4 low, it is extremely punishable at -31 on block, allowing you to land your most powerful rising attacks.
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Paul's df+2 has high evasion and is i15~16 startup; avoid over-extending with high jabs to prevent being launched.
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Use Azucena's f+4 homing move (i17~18) to catch Paul if he attempts to sidestep your linear pressure.
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Paul's SWA.4 is a homing move that is +1 on block; do not attempt to press buttons immediately after blocking it.
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Azucena's Libertador (f+3+4) can automatically evade Paul's high and low attacks, which is useful against his predictable low options like CS.3.
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Paul's b+1+2 power crush is i24 and -9 on block; you can safely pressure him if you bait this out and block it.
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Be careful with Azucena's df+2 launcher as it is -13 on block, making it punishable by Paul's i12 d+1+2 shoulder.
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Punishers
Paul moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Azucena's best standing punisher (first hit or two-hit string, no Heat or Rage). Lows are punished from crouch with a while-standing (ws) move.
| Paul move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d+1,4 | -31 | ws1 (launch) | i13 | 17 |
| d+4 | -31 | ws1 (launch) | i13 | 17 |
| 1,2,3 | -25 | f+4,4~3 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| f,F+2,2 | -19 | ws1 (launch) | i13 | 17 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+4,4~3 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| d+4,2 | -18 | f+4,4~3 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | f+4,4~3 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| db+3 | -18 | ws1 (launch) | i13 | 17 |
| d+4,2:1+2 | -17 | f+4,4~3 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| d+4,2,1+2 | -17 | f+4,4~3 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| d+1,2 | -17 | f+4,4~3 (launch) | i17 | 40 |
| f,F+3,4,d+4 | -17 | ws1 (launch) | i13 | 17 |
Azucena moves Paul can punish
| Azucena move | On block | Paul punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+1+2 | -21 | b+2,1* |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+2,1* |
| db+3+4 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 |
| uf+3 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 |
| f+2,1,4 | -14 | d+1,4 |
| d+3,3,4 | -14 | d+1,4 |
| uf+3,4 | -14 | d+1,4 |
| 1,2 | -14 | d+1,4 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Azucena is 2–0 against Paul.
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Matchup charts: Azucena · Paul
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