Mario holds a favorable matchup against Sora by leveraging superior horizontal recovery and the ability to punish Sora's predictable up-air and recovery options. The core strategy involves spacing to bait out Sora's combo starters and using Mario's fast, safe moves to pressure him off-stage. Sora's lack of reliable anti-air options and his reliance on specific recovery paths make him vulnerable to Mario's consistent edge-guarding and neutral game.

• Use Mario's forward tilt or dash attack to punish Sora's up-air, as it is a common combo starter that leaves him vulnerable to follow-up damage.
• Maintain tight spacing to prevent Sora from safely using his up-smash or forward smash, forcing him into risky recovery attempts.
• Edge-guard Sora's recovery with Mario's up-smash or forward air, as Sora's recovery is linear and predictable, making him easy to intercept.
• Utilize Mario's fast and safe neutral game, such as jab or short-range tilts, to chip down Sora's stock without taking significant risk.
• Watch for Sora's up-B, which can be used for recovery or as an anti-air; punish it with a well-timed forward air or up-smash if he misses.
• On stages with platforms, use Mario's superior horizontal recovery to cross the stage quickly and pressure Sora, who struggles to cross large gaps safely.

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