Smash Ultimate: How to Pyra & Mythra

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:45 Pyra and Mythra
2:26 Pyra Neutral
2:48 Mythra Neutral
3:46 Foresight
4:18 Pyra Combos
6:08 Blazing End
7:57 Mythra Combos
12:40 Lightning Buster
13:46 Photon Edge
14:53 Out of shield
15:20 Swap
16:08 Ledge trapping
17:14 Recovery

[@ScrapsandSlaps]

I like how Pyra has specific combos, while Mythra is “get creative”

[@DueNorthGaming]

I think this is a reference to how Mythra is far superior gameplay wise to Pyra in Xenoblade 2 as well

[@doog_root4662]

I made a spirit for her thing they can be switched out inbetween since one will be fast while the other is strong

[@broom2839]

@@DueNorthGaming Pyra should have had a better unlockable skill tree like Dagas.

[@DueNorthGaming]

@@broom2839 I agree. Pyra's a good character but gameplay wise in Xenoblade 2 she becomes not as good once Mythra awakens

[@DragonEdge10]

@@DueNorthGaming She gets her use as a free (and pretty insane) DoT and free fire orb for chains, give her some credit lol.

[@Moss_Dude]

As a Xenoblade 2 speedrunner said: "They play just like in their own game. You use Mythra the whole time and occasionally switch to Pyra for one hit."

[@chicken4222]

Such wise words

[@Eggscramblercomms]

@@chicken4222 such is why swords

[@chicken4222]

​@@Eggscramblercomms Yes

[@moberlysquad67]

What’s actually really annoying in Xenoblade 2 is when Rex is AI controlled, hell constantly switch to Pyra, so the team loses all the amazing Evasion buffs that Mythra gives to the entire team. Pyra is a very cool character; but gameplay Mythra is just sooooo much better

[@broom2839]

@@moberlysquad67 Mythra's busted tbh. All that dps, but she also turns Rex and the rest of the team into evasion tanks by existing. Meanwhile Pyra sets up massive DoT through fusion combos and then goes back to sleep so Mythra can come back out.

[@RockManSSB]

Ah yes, the bae blades

[@SpyderBey]

As a BeyTuber, I find your comment clever

[@ashtoncooper5478]

LOL

[@illford]

@@SpyderBey this had nothing to do with Beyblade tho

[@SpyderBey]

@@illford I know but he said "Bae Blade" which rhymes with "Beyblade." Plus these widely popular BeyTubers made the same joke in sense lol

[@baker7280]

@@illfordit definitely did

[@oro6399]

How to pyra and mythra: DOUBLE SPINNING EDGE!!! SWORD BASH!!!

[@planetary-rendez-vous]

I wish I heard those in smash

[@reyesle6709]

Imaging if those moves were used in Rex’s slash for the final smash

[@mikeymango8668]

ROLLING SMASH!!

[@elbert0p1kachu]

ANCHER SHOHT

[@darthdistortion1934]

I LIKE YOUR ATTITUDE

[@JoshuaWaterDragonDeale]

how nice of you to use a clip of me getting bodied as megaman at that last second of the match lol. happy to help with the match-ups

[@MayW15663]

Playing Pyra and Mythra is the most fun I’ve had in ultimate in a long time.

[@JosephHk743]

The power of the Aegis is really fun to master.

[@matrihamiltonjr2230]

Next meta knight

[@StickMaster500]

Basically, spam Prominence Revolt and Photon Edge until you eventually win.

[@silvesta5027]

Thank you stickmaster500 very cool

[@LumboDumbo]

Thank you stickmaster500 very cool

[@hue_m1rr0r47]

Thank you StickMaster500 very cool

[@parkermaybe9018]

Thank you stickmaster500 very cool

[@estebangamer636yt2]

Thank you stickmaster500 very cool

[@moberlysquad67]

This was my most wanted character in smash. Having them in the game makes me so happy. And making them incredibly fun literally brought me back to smash

[@charxthekoopaking5673]

These two being brought in singlehandedly convinced me to buy the game they hail from. Now I'm even more happy to see them here among the greats.

[@rondoudoushiney3868]

Yeah I'm the only one who really wanted rex lmao. I like Aegis in Smash but unlike Shulk, they just really don't represent the complexity of Xenoblade in their Gameplay. While a gameplay with Rex and Pyra/Mythra could have been super interesting. With the fact that you're stronger when your blade is near you, the pilote art and the blade arts... I'm happy but they don't feel as complete and well designed as Shulk for example

[@lewb2046]

Smooth brain: Labs with Pythra on day 1 to figure out how to play *Big brain: waits for Izaw to teach us who to play Pythra*

[@henrycutler-stamm3813]

Facts

[@Matanumi]

Even bigger brain: swimsuit mods

[@masonarmstrong4506]

@@Matanumi this man has an enormous brain.

[@-TsukasaFan]

@@Matanumi The pinnacle of human evolution

[@Tan12]

Everyone complaining about these characters but I'm having more fun in smash than I have in a good while playing them, I love the huge variety of play you can produce all with the same fighter.

[@aishin1239]

Same here bro

[@SpyderBey]

Yep. Same here!

[@iLuvMapIeStory]

Exactly why we're complaining lol. Theyre op

[@matrihamiltonjr2230]

@@iLuvMapIeStory next meta knight

[@stephaniecurry45]

They can be pretty annoying online ngl lol

[@Reldan]

Thanks for putting this together. I've been watching all the Pyra/Mythra content I can find and this is easily the most comprehensive yet concise guide on the character. You're thorough and show examples of everything, while both explaining how, why, and when you'd use certain moves.

[@e.miller5419]

A bit off-topic, but hot take, I think the Counterattack remix is pretty good.

[@julo_ghost]

No drifting soul instrumental tho :(

[@e.miller5419]

@@julo_ghost :(

[@e.miller5419]

@@danielsandoval1231 I can understand. I was told it sounded like a grating midi Lol. While the original is amazing, I still believe the remix carries its own atmosphere, which Xenoblade excels in delivering.

[@PurposeDriven7_]

Yeah def a lowkey hot take. The remix really let me down. I wish they would’ve brought both the OG and the remix like they’ve done for many other series.

[@e.miller5419]

@@PurposeDriven7_ Best case scenario right there.

[@grantwolfgramm1828]

Pyra: *JoJo Menacing Stance* Mythra: Unlimited Combos Works!

[@KokaKolaMusic]

I love that you're assessing your pricing Izaw. The rule I found with my own business was "if you're not getting enough business, lower price. Then start increasing until you stop getting the numbers you want." I'd love to do a session if my internet wasn't garbage, but until that happens best of luck and thanks for the video!

[@charxthekoopaking5673]

These two singlehandedly made me buy their game after this dlc dropped. Sakurai did a great job adapting their skills, and you did a great job explaining those skills and what they can do.

[@cooldawg5575]

Same, and I got hooked on the series as a whole

[@FlameUser64]

Mythra rapid jab kills at 180%, for whatever that's worth. Sometimes a frame 2 kill move is valuable, even if it _does_ kill that late.

[@thajuice6695]

Literally the only guide I’ve been waiting for. Always concise and yet detailed in every aspect

[@chrisarbour]

She seems busted when played by a good smash player lol. My boomer hands can't pull off these fast combos. Think I'll stick with Ganondorf lol

[@unironicpanda]

Great vid like always! Been playing Mythra and Pyra these last couple days and its been super fun.

[@user-nd9rc4ru3n]

I'm Japanese, but your video was the most useful How to video I've found. Your video is very specific, simple and easy to understand. Thank you for the wonderful video.

[@wingedbluj1674]

The only move that Pyra has that's faster than Mythra's is her side B.

[@ManDyter]

This is the video i was looking for. Not an all out combo video but one that also covers stats and tips&tricks. Thx!

[@IzAwSmash]

Want a session? Go here: metafy.gg/@izaw/schedule with the code Pokemon15 to get 10% off Join my discord and DM discord.gg/wrQbmMf

[@Bowcaster26]

Whenever I'm going on a bad run as Aegis, coming back to this video really helps focus me. Great guide

[@ehi2683]

Thank you for making a shorter guide that I actually had time to watch compared to other pyra/mythra guides

[@panther884]

Thank you Izaw, I was waiting for this to drop. Was labbing the two earlier and everything I suspected checks out in this vid.

[@AlkaliYuki]

Are you planning to make an "Art of" for every character? If so, who's next? Thank you again for your hard work!

[@insertname1740]

Seeing the characters i wanted in the game for 3 years stil feels likes a dream Ty so much for the video king 👑

[@dfsshusa6354]

Playing Pyra/Mythra is similar to playing Shulk Mythra = Speed Art + Jump Art Pyra = Buster Art + Smash Art + Shield Art

[@gravemind76]

I'd remove shield as she's 98 weight while shield is boswer level fat.

[@rondoudoushiney3868]

Yeah not really as interesting. Switching Art frame 1 gives so much mixup and complexity

[@robbyiss]

That was fast!! Love you man!

[@Nestorro700]

Thank you very much Izaw!! I love your stuff, keep doing like that!!!

[@WaitingToBeAGhost]

Keep up the great work man cant wait to watch this

[@smashfanatic]

"How to Ultimate Smash Pyra & Mythra"

[@hue_m1rr0r47]

yeah boii

[@arusu6478]

I swear this guy has the best combos for every character on KZbin. I bet if he made videos of character combos like frenzy light does, he would gain double the subscribers.

[@Stenedux]

I’ve been patiently waiting for this. Thank you, this is the best way to learn these characters.

[@HD-nb7kw]

It is so nice seeing someone implement Mythra's up b as a combo finisher; I see so many players, even top players, finish their combos with up air when damage wise, it's very suboptimal.

[@doctorkracko]

Yes but finishing the combo with up b will reset neutral. If you end the combo with an up air you can continue to push advantage in different ways, which is much better in top level play.

[@_berb_]

@@doctorkracko Exactly its way more worth to have 10% less dmg but to keep them in disadvantage, especially because mythras advantage is fkn bonkers

[@HD-nb7kw]

@@doctorkracko Well on fd I can see that being very true but with platforms you have less distance to fall so could still press advantage afterwards.

[@DragonEdge10]

@@HD-nb7kw Hence why Mythra is literally just "It depends" and "use your imagination" the character lol, she's quick enough to be that flexible.

[@lududelubin3011]

@@doctorkracko it's the same reason why Wizzy almost never uses Mario's up B during a juggle Same goes for KEN rarely ever going for Spring Jump in advantage

[@gonesol_aero5215]

That was quick! Nice job

[@hiei990]

They are absolutely stuffed. They also have lot of stuff in their kit.

[@DarkSoul1992]

See what you did there

[@joseluissr5598]

Awesome job, like always!!

[@averagechapstick]

I've been waiting for this.

[@inkara3771]

I was waiting for this.

[@SultanTheWound]

Ayy this came sooner than expected!

[@michellepearson7192]

Thanks for the info needed it all

[@bradleypearl2986]

I haven't unlocked Mythra on XC2 yet but Pythra is already my favorite character in Smash.

[@Readydaer]

Subscribed. Real good content 👍 very helpful

[@jester7736]

dude this is amazing thank you so much

[@CherubMeutrich]

Great Video. You got really fitting gameplay footage to undermine this charcters strats.

[@Carson9121]

Video nicely done good sir 👍 thanks for the info!!

[@xotrilogy]

This is what I’ve been waiting for!

[@EddyA1337]

every time I see the intro I imagine how awesome a SNES version of Smash would've been back in the 90's

[@kylespevak6781]

We need a demakec

[@Christian-wr4ge]

yes I was waiting for this

[@niftyscrusade4291]

The cool thing about this character is that it's a mix between a "Roy and Chrom" deal where one is more agile but weaker while the other has the kill power you need to end their stock, truly a properly balanced DLC character.

[@bguy6778]

Don't know if your joking or not

[@BlkBowl]

Thanks man your a big help

[@vyq6014]

Cleeean! Makes me really stick to them for a while.. they seem super strong!

[@MXdemex]

Pro tip: Pyra and Mythra have jiggle physics for their humongous bonkhonagahoogs.

[@agatino1746]

Amazing video!

[@kadyngamerman9306]

i wasn't hype for these two characters reveal but i have a lot of fun playing them in smash, thanks for teaching us how to play them and fight them. now time to send this to all the photon edge and up b spammers

[@queenasteria3938]

thanks this vid helped me

[@delirious_z9987]

well that came out faster then i thought

[@cryingrat8574]

You could also not airdodge down after the BE footstool to tech chase in the air and down air where they are going (roll or getup attack or neutral getup)

[@mavehhh]

Omw to a tournament, wish me luck lol

[@asyaates1733]

What I've been waiting for

[@shakenjacob7946]

IMO, you are the greatest Smash teacher of them all.

[@windrunner7773]

Hey another guide from the man himself! Thanks Izaw!

[@charliewelch4301]

"Pyra is slightly heavier" Ooh, Izaw-izwa is a little tactless...

[@quinnthomas3775]

They should add mario

[@Confluence358]

Been checking everyday hoping you'd drop an "Art of Pyra & Mythra" :P And here we are!!

[@maximilien9935]

I was wanted for this vid SO BAD

[@skylo706]

I've bought them yesterday and wanna switch my main to them. I'm a lucina main who loves aerials and timing mixups and reads. And from playing around with pyra and mythra in training mode a little bit, I think they could really improve my game, because I can use almost the same playstyle as with lucina, but at the same time have way more options and techniques and can even do combos now with mythra, cause while lucina has combos, theyre not really that great and often consist of only 2 hits, she has to basically win neutral over and over again. I think with pyra and mythra I can do a lot more stuff which benefits my playstyle. My playstyle with lucina basically consists of hard reads, conditioning and timing mixups like shorthopping bair or fair from a save range where I often attack slightly before hitting the ground and not immediately while also backing off in the air and give pressure like that etc

[@YezJPKR]

IZAW POG VIDEO ^_^

[@ARatherDapperTapir]

Well that was fast. I finally got my zelda video though, so I'm happy.

[@yalebass]

nice chair thing izaw :-)

[@Gumby518]

I've been waiting for this...

[@leterwert]

YOO NICE VIDEO IZAWSMASH

[@BaronOBeefdip808]

what a great birthday present!

[@julo_ghost]

They are easily Top 15

[@jojodash3289]

I look at it and my eyes go in circles

[@Fiercewid]

I casually play SSBU and only have 380 hours,mostly spent fighting lv9 cpu. I normally play the latest dlc character and then get bored because I don't have RL people to Smash with. I fought a co-worker in his online arena who has 3,870 hours and I lost 22 matches in a row. This character right here is good,maybe even too good. When it comes to Smash I'm picky on a character I would like to play but she checks almost checks every box. Every single thing about this character looks cool,except for maybe Pyras hairstyle(sorry). I love every tilt attack,airs,and specials. She handles so clean and her fast fall is just sick to me. Using this character to learn competitive smash and practice my nuetral,advantage,disadvantage,combos,etc is just addicting and fun. I'm a noob but in Quickplay I find its mostly spammers and I haven't come across pro players like this yet. They were all 100 times easier than my friend with 4k hours. I have alot to learn but I don't spam and I try to think of my next input before I do it. Spacing,matchups,whifs,punishes,frames,timing.This game is too good and this character is too good because she looks the coolest,is the strongest in the right hands. It's a shame that I know I won't stick with my training because MONSTER HUNTER RISE. I won alot of quickplay matches but they were just more noob than me. I wouldnt say I suck but I only have a handful of hours experience actually fighting humans. I've seen so many pro matches I know what the execution of clean correct gameplay looks like but to execute it properly and constantly all the time is what I'm working on. as a nobody my prediction for the next Fighter it might be from Astral chain. Platinum games the makers of Bayonetta. After seeing them nail the character swap the way they have I think that could be a good candidate to implement the different Legions into a kit. I had another prediction but i forget right where i left the screenshot of the desk drawer if you read this then you made it to the end of my rambling. nice

[@JimmyBlondo]

how did you already make this!!!!!! Izaw your Goated

[@BloodLegaZ]

Didn't mention dragging off platforms with the hitbox on Lightning Buster. It is very cool.

[@steamedklamz9546]

Baeblades babyyyy

[@pwnmonkeyisreal]

Pyra's downsmash facing left is nice

[@GrayyisGayy]

I like the addition of timestamps on your vids

[@nimrodfilms5104]

iv only played them (her?) a few time, but DAAAAAMN i lover them. im a ZZS main, and mythra's speed makes me feel really at home, while pyra's power ofc gives mythra a good finisher. in the, again few, games i have played i normally just start the fight with mythra, whittling them down, then at some port try to get a good hit in with pyra. it feel soooooooooooooooo smooth. edit: it sorta feels like if they gave a fast character a very powerful finisher. so like, if ZZS had a SUUUPER strong...... side B or something. or side smash or whatever.

[@LumboDumbo]

Damn dude you're quick

[@Yamidiego29]

The hardest part for me is dashing into the down tilt cause I keep turning the other way

[@thesaucylorax]

Their attacks always seem to be instant so I think it will very quickly be nerfed to either be slower and show what is coming leaving a short time to dodge like most of bowsers attacks, or simply do less damage

[@r41k0n5]

14:02 I think the distance from the ground is about a platform shorthop to instant side-b ?

[@Bladavia]

quality video as always

[@hermannplatz]

Maybe I just missed it, but you could've added that triggering foresight also gives a very good opportunity to swap.

[@Scyxurz]

That airdodge is insane

[@maximeprist7400]

16:46 This move looks way too similar to Roy’s dancing blade, not sure how that got past the drawing board but I’m sure people will learn to respect the move as time goes on... Unless they wanna die at 46% at the ledge in which case be my guest

[@tinyturtle1898]

Why is it like dancing blade? Cloud's limit cross slash is more similar to Roy's dancing blade.

[@Battledroid1027]

These are the first grouped fighters with a different final smash without switching to the other player the other three being Seamus/zero suit Seamus Brawl only) Zelda/Sheik (Melee/Brawl) and Pokémon trainers Pokémon: Squirtal/Ivesaur/Charizard either share the same final smash for the case of Zelda/Sheik (Brawl/Melee) or switch characters when used in the case of Zero suit Seamus/ Seamus (Brawl) so it made me wonder if you have the final smash before using it and than press down B to switch to the new fighter for Pyra/Mythra does it A) switch to that fighter and than save the final smash for latter when the player presses neutral B B) activate the current characters final smash and than switch to the new charecter or C) Switch to the new character and than immediately uses the final smash for that charecter.

[@legacixs2007]

I’m sorry but I’m a fucking old player coming back to this channel, and I remember the old fucking link intro, slaying sheik, I loved those days, that’s where I learned how to go pro with Mario

[@legacixs2007]

Thank you again izaw you made my childhood all the more fun, and now I’m about to get a job and hopefully make as good content as you

[@elcondorpasa8010]

of course wait for this

[@rodrigogrover3322]

You are my favorite smash youtuber

[@FireFeather214]

When Ultimate came out, I was deep in a smash 4 tournament community. I preordered this game ready for the next phase of smash, only to discover they overhauled my main… and sucked the fun right out of smash entirely for me. Link had been my main since Melee, that’s 18 years. Playing this character was like wearing a glove for me. His Wii U iteration was the pinnacle of entertainment in smash bros for me. Then they took away his claw/hook shot and gave him those stupid botw bombs and boomerang. I tried to accept his changes. I tried to adapt Young Link. I tried to choose a new character (I’ve always been able to play the whole roster). But nothing could fill the void Sakurai created in me when he vandalized the art that was Link’s gameplay for all the years of Smash. Eventually I returned the game to GameStop. Walked away from Smash Bros. 6 years later, here recently, my roommate had ultimate and I popped it back in my switch and saw that I had some free DLC characters to claim from my preorder. Then I came across these fine waifus and said what the hell let’s see what they got. Here I am now, pushing a GSP of 11M with them, looking to hone my skills. Not only are they FUN and HOT, but my gaming presence is “FireFeather,” and they are a perfect fit. I love these ladies. Truly, they are, as another comment stated, the BaeBlades! 🔥

[@brockb6942]

I’m new to smash and an old ass so I have a question. I play py/my and literally every time I grab it drops before I can throw them. Why is that?

[@gravemind76]

What is the best way to practice foresight? Or should I not worry about it