Pyra / Mythra Character Guide for Smash Ultimate

Character overview

Pyra and Mythra are a stance-shift duo: Mythra wins neutral and tempo, while Pyra secures stocks and threat value.

Difficulty level

Intermediate

Playstyle identity

Use Mythra to build control and advantage, then switch to Pyra for ledge pressure and kill conversions.

Strengths

• Excellent neutral speed with Mythra
• Strong kill power and ledge threat with Pyra
• Flexible adaptation through character switching

Weaknesses

• Predictable switches can be punished
• Pyra can be whiff punished if overused in neutral
• Mythra may struggle to finish stocks without setup

Best beginner gameplan

• Start neutral with Mythra movement and safe pokes
• Build percent before forcing kill attempts
• Swap to Pyra when corner pressure is established

Neutral strategy

• Use Mythra to contest burst range and whiffs
• Do not autopilot Pyra entries in neutral
• Condition shield before swap-based pressure

Advantage state

• Mythra juggles into corner carry
• Pyra threatens ledge with high-reward swings
• Switch based on state, not habit

Disadvantage state

• Use Mythra mobility to escape pressure
• Avoid panic switch under heavy pressure
• Preserve jump for safe landings

Recovery tips

• Mix both recoveries based on edgeguard position
• Recover low when opponents pre-aim high
• Avoid repeated side special routes

Common beginner mistakes

• Staying Pyra too long in fast neutral
• Switching predictably after each hit
• Forcing Mythra kill options without setup

Key moves

• Mythra nair/fair: neutral staples
• Mythra up air: juggle pressure
• Pyra back air: kill pressure
• Pyra up smash: anti-air punish

Out of shield options

• Mythra quick aerial out of shield
• Pyra up-B out of shield for hard punish
• Shield grab when opponents overextend

Basic combos

• Mythra tilt into aerial strings
• Mythra starter into corner carry
• Pyra hit into ledge pressure setup

Kill confirms

• Pyra back air at ledge
• Pyra smash punish on panic landings
• Edgeguard callout with Pyra aerials

Matchup considerations

• Against rushdown, rely on Mythra speed
• Against heavies, rotate Mythra damage then Pyra finishers
• Against zoners, use Mythra movement to claim space

Practical gameplay advice

• Treat switching as strategy, not reflex
• Keep center before committing to Pyra swings
• Adapt forms to opponent habits

Training priorities

• Swap timing decision drills
• Mythra conversion consistency
• Pyra ledge trap routes

Related guides

• What is neutral
• How to keep advantage
• Landing safely
• Best training mode drills