MenaRD
#5
Blanka
Tier
A
All stats are based on performance in tournaments recorded within the last 12 months.
Current Performance Snapshot
Character Performance Viability
45.24
Character Momentum Score
2
Tournament Popularity
68
Performance Floor
62.34
T3R
12.51
Avg. Player FGPI
13.42
Tournament Specialization
14.46
Top Region
Asia
Character Overview
A mobile, momentum-driven character who thrives in chaos and unpredictable movement.
Blanka alternates between evasive neutral and sudden offense using rolls and doll setups to create scramble situations and bait mistakes.
Key Strengths
- Ambiguity: Unpredictable approach angles.
- Setplay: Blanka-chan dolls enforce situational traps.
- Anti-Projectile: Low-profile tools bypass zoning.
Key Weaknesses
- Risky Offense: Unsafe on block without spacing.
- Inconsistent Reward: Requires reads to sustain pressure.
- Corner Escape: Limited reversal options under pressure.
Counter-Strategy
Kill the scramble by holding your ground and anti-airing early. Punish Blanka Balls on block with Drive Rush conversions. Force him to play honest footsies, where his reward is lower and his walk speed is limited.
