Tips
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Punish Panda's f,F+2 (Demon Uppercut) with your own CS.2 (Phoenix Smasher) for a heavy i13 punish, as her move is -19 on block.
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Panda's 1,1,1 (G-Clef Cannon) is extremely unsafe at -16; use df+2 (Kurenai) or uf+4 to launch her for a full combo.
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When Panda enters HBS, use d+1+2 (Shoulder Smash) as a fast i12 mid to interrupt her, but be aware it is -18 on block if she baits it.
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Panda's db+4 (Spinning Kuma) is -23 on block; use this opportunity for your most damaging delayed hopkick (uf,n,4) or a full launch.
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Stop Panda's ROL.3 slide with a low parry or block it for a -18 punish; Paul's ws2 is a perfect i15 launcher for this situation.
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Use SWA.4 (Kawaragoma) to track Panda's rolls and sidesteps; it is +1 on block and a homing high that prevents her from escaping your pressure.
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Paul's d+4 is a high-damage low that is -31 on block, but against Panda's slower recovery, it can be a potent tool for a clean hit launch.
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FAQ
Who wins Paul vs Panda in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Paul vs Panda winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Panda as Paul?
Punish Panda's f,F+2 (Demon Uppercut) with your own CS.2 (Phoenix Smasher) for a heavy i13 punish, as her move is -19 on block. Panda's 1,1,1 (G-Clef Cannon) is extremely unsafe at -16; use df+2 (Kurenai) or uf+4 to launch her for a full combo. When Panda enters HBS, use d+1+2 (Shoulder Smash) as a fast i12 mid to interrupt her, but be aware it is -18 on block if she baits it.
Are there pro VODs for Paul vs Panda?
No tournament VODs are listed for Paul vs Panda yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Panda moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Paul'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.
| Panda move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+3+4 | -28 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+2,1* (launch) | i18 | 49 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| d3 | -17 | ws3,2 (launch) | i13 | 37 |
| f+3+4,1+2 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| 1,1,1 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| df+2,1 | -16 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
| b+2,2,1 | -15 | f,F+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i15 | 45 |
Paul moves Panda can punish
| Paul move | On block | Panda punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+1,4 | -31 | ws1,2** |
| d+4 | -31 | ws1,2** |
| 1,2,3 | -25 | db+1,2** |
| f,F+2,2 | -19 | ws1,2** |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| d+4,2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| d+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| db+3 | -18 | ws1,2** |
VODs (Paul's side)
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