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Why gamers keep revisiting this infamous match today
Clouds ultimate weapon: the one move that made the game unplayable is a grounded air dash cancel. This combo engine breaks flow and locks out casual play.
Core mechanics behind the rush
Studies indicate tight links between motion and button create endless resets. Research shows opponents cannot react once hit confirms into itself.
Impact on competitive play
Suddenly every match turns into repetitive cloud dominance. Teams ban the setup before picking anything else.
That single option warps the battlefield into cloudy lock.
Is this still banned in ranked?
Usually yes, developers flag it as a soft ban to keep matches active.
Can casual players learn the setup?
Yes, but expect heavy punishment until spacing and timing feel natural.