Any thoughts on the Ike vs Icy matchup?

[senorspoof]

I think Ike absolutely DESTROYS the icys.

 

[Nasu]

Ike does have a range advantace over the Ice Climbers' hammer. The Ice Climbers do have a range attack and they are much faster in many aspects. In this matchup it is much better to play conservitive. Ike and Marth are just beasts but they are lacking in some areas. Keep playing and I'm sure you will find a style that can work. I find the fox to be harder because of the speed and range advantage.

 

[Lightning Ice]

I think the Ice climbers have the advantage actually because Ice blocks destroy Ike's recovery and he is really easy to grab. I know, a friend of mine is an Ike main.

 

[kackamee]

I agree with Lightning and Nasu, if you watch carefully for signs of attacks you can beat an Ike with minimal damage. Since ike is so slow just play it out and wait for the right moments.

 

[ibeplu]

use short hop blizzard, it stops ike from doing anything. ice climbers have the advantage

 

[trademark0013]

i dont c Ike > IC's. jus wait for him to do some laggy azz attack then grab him. very simple

 

[Som]

With Ike, you want to avoid getting pinned on the edge at all cost. All it takes is a one charged forward smash and you lose Nana and or Popo. Keep your distance always have an icecube out to prevent him from closing the gap with his forward special. Stay out of the air as his AA ***** your air. Also avoid rolling behind him, when he is attacking as his attacks are active for long an have hitboxes behind him as well. You can gimp his recovery but be careful not to get pinned yourself. His rapid A combo comes out fast and hits hard expect to see it allot against your ICy's and space appropriately. He is mostly single strike, try to predict and learn his attack range in order for easy- parry;/chain grab set-ups.

good luck, it seems that Ike is easer to play against the more you familiarize yourself with his hitboxes.

 

[blackanese]

i dont c Ike > IC's. jus wait for him to do some laggy azz attack then grab him. very simple

exactly

and if its a stage like FD, de-synch and shoot ice blocks at him, make him come to u