Tokido
#8
Ken
Tier
A
All stats are based on performance in tournaments recorded within the last 12 months.
Current Performance Snapshot
Character Performance Viability
44.91
Character Momentum Score
2.52
Tournament Popularity
72
Performance Floor
63.09
T3R
8.77
Avg. Player FGPI
11.43
Tournament Specialization
15.27
Top Region
South America
Character Overview
An aggressive shoto who corners opponents and forces high-stress guessing games.
Ken skips neutral using Dragonlash and Drive Rush to enforce a strike/throw mix-up. He creates 'checkmate' scenarios in the corner with Jinrai loops.
Key Strengths
- Corner Carry: Best-in-class corner push from mid-screen.
- Neutral Presence: Oppressive pokes (st.HP) and fast drive rush.
- Side Switches: Can escape the corner and reverse pressure easily.
Key Weaknesses
- Linear Approaches: Key approach tools are susceptible to Perfect Parry.
- Commitment: Heavy specials leave him vulnerable if guessed right.
- Stubby Lows: Crouching MK has average range.
Counter-Strategy
Maintain spacing outside his Step Kick and crouching medium kick ranges. Check his dashes with buffered light buttons. Do not press buttons during his plus frames. When he yields space, challenge the gap with delayed jabs or walk-back whiff punishes. Corner him and keep your okizeme tight to beat his reversal timing.
