Mario holds a favorable matchup against Hero by leveraging superior mobility and faster recovery to outmaneuver his slower, more predictable attacks. The core strategy involves using Mario's speed to bait out Hero's long-range projectiles and punish his slow startup moves with quick combos. Focus on maintaining neutral game pressure while keeping distance to avoid his powerful up-airs and forward smashes. Hero's limited recovery options make him highly vulnerable to edge-guarding and anti-air plays.

• Use Mario's fast dash and double jump to quickly close the gap or retreat, outpacing Hero's slower movement speed.
• Bait out Hero's forward smash or up-air by spacing just outside his range, then punish with a fast jab or short-range attack.
• Utilize Mario's recovery options, such as the backflip or double jump, to safely return to stage and avoid Hero's edge-guarding attempts.
• Keep Hero at mid-range to limit his access to powerful close-range attacks while maintaining pressure with fast, low-commitment moves.
• Watch for Hero's projectile usage and use Mario's speed to dodge or counter-attack, creating openings for combos.
• Ledge-guard Hero by positioning yourself near the stage edge and using quick attacks to punish his vulnerable recovery animations.

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