Mario faces a challenging matchup against Dark Samus, characterized by her strong anti-air game and projectile pressure. To win, Mario must prioritize anti-projectile pacing and maintain burst-range discipline to avoid being pressured off-stage. Success relies on converting ledge opportunities effectively and adapting the gameplan between neutral and corner situations to overcome Samus's floaty recovery.

• Focus on anti-projectile pacing to neutralize Dark Samus's laser and missile pressure.
• Maintain burst-range discipline to avoid giving her space for anti-airs or follow-ups.
• Prioritize ledge conversion to punish her recovery attempts and secure kills.
• Adapt your gameplan between neutral play and corner sequencing based on the stage.
• Use Mario's superior mobility to close distance safely without getting hit by projectiles.
• Be patient and wait for mistakes rather than forcing risky combos against her defensive options.

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