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==General Tactics==
Despite being an okizeme-focused character, Zooey has a good amount of neutral tools to help her secure the knockdown she needs.

'''Neutral Tools'''

*{{clr|M|f.M}}: Zooey's farthest reaching poke. Generally you want to cancel into {{clr|L|214L}} and {{clr|L|214L}}~{{clr|L|4L}} if it hits, and stop on {{clr|L|214L}} if the {{clr|M|f.M}}/{{clr|M|2M}} is blocked. Combos into {{clr|M|214M}} on CH or crouch. {{clr|M|2M}} can also be used in the same way but has slightly less range.
*{{clr|H|2H}}: Amazing anti-air. Can cancel recovery with {{clr|U|5U}}.
*{{clr|U|5U}} > {{clr|L|6L}}/{{clr|M|M}}/{{clr|H|H}}: Charges dragon meter. The {{clr|L|6L}}/{{clr|M|M}}/{{clr|H|H}} cancel has strike invuln. Can be used in neutral to safely charge dragon meter and then using the strike invuln to beat projectiles.
*{{clr|U|2U}}: Can low profile some projectiles and also leads into 214X on hit.
*{{clr|L|236L}}/{{clr|S|5S}}: Extremely fast projectile, great for checking dashes or challenges after {{clr|M|2M}} or {{clr|M|5M}} and has a strong presence in general in neutral. If the dragon hits the opponent, it will remain where it hit them and {{clr|M|236M}}/{{clr|H|H}} will start from that position. The {{clr|S|5S}} input does less damage but still costs the same amount of dragon meter.
*j.22X: Can be used to mixup landing timings on jump-ins and can catch opponents trying to anti-air.


'''Dragon Meter'''

Zooey's dragon meter is an important part of playing her and knowing how to manage it will help immensely.
The different dragon attacks cost a different amount of the meter:
*{{clr|L|236L}}: 6.66% of dragon meter
*{{clr|M|236M}}: 12.5% of dragon meter
*{{clr|H|236H}}: 25% of dragon meter
Although the different types have different costs, you don't ''need'' that amount to do them. For example, if you only have 10% of meter left, you can still use {{clr|H|236H}}.

Zooey also gains more dragon meter if the dragon is not on the screen. If the dragon is on the screen, it builds slower and she will lose some meter when she leaves hitstun.


The dragon takes 12 seconds to recover once the gauge is emptied.

==Blockstrings==
*c.XXX > {{clr|L|22L}}: Works midscreen and leaves you spaced out at -2 and effectively resets to neutral.
*{{clr|L|2L}} {{clr|L|5L}} {{clr|L|2L}}: Basic GBVS pressure to check and see how the opponent responds to your plus frames.
*{{clr|L|c.L}} link {{clr|M|c.M}}: Frametraps.

==Essential Combos==

'''Midscreen''' confirms into {{clr|H|214H}}:
*{{clr|L|5L}} {{clr|L|2L}} {{clr|L|f.L}} {{clr|H|214H}} 4X
*On crouch: {{clr|L|2L}} {{clr|L|2L}} {{clr|L|2L}} {{clr|H|214H}} 4X
*On CH {{clr|L|2L}} {{clr|M|2M}} {{clr|H|214H}} 4X

Recommend going into EX whenever possible. 6X For more corner carry. 4X if you have dragon meter to burn. 6X if close to corner then end with {{clr|M|5MM}} xx EX DP.

'''Anti-air''' (CH) {{clr|H|2H}} {{clr|U|5U}} dash forward {{clr|H|5H}} {{clr|H|214H}}~6X

'''Corner'''
*CH {{clr|H|5H}} {{clr|M|236M}} {{clr|U|j.U}} {{clr|U|j.U}} {{clr|H|5H}} {{clr|H|214H}}~6X {{clr|H|5H}} super (max damage)
*{{clr|H|236H}} {{clr|L|2L}} xx UOH {{clr|H|5HHH}} {{clr|H|22H}} {{clr|M|2M}} {{clr|H|214H}}~6X {{clr|M|5MMM}} xx {{clr|H|623H}}. Loopable combo/oki that refreshes cooldown by the time you reach that point in the combo again.

Dustloops can be done on any {{clr|M|236M}} hit.

==<big>Okizeme</big>==
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*'''{{clr|U|2U}}''': Cancel into '''4G''' > Forward jump > {{clr|M|j.M}}/{{clr|H|j.H}}
*'''Back Throw:''' Forward jump > {{clr|H|j.H}}
*'''{{clr|H|623H}}:''' Superjump > {{clr|M|sj.M}} for a crossup. To stay on the same side, do a microwalk before doing a normal forward jump.
*'''{{clr|H|214H}}~X:''' {{clr|L|2L}}(whiff) > Forward jump > {{clr|M|j.M}} for a crossup
*'''{{clr|H|214H}}~6X:''' Microwalk > Superjump > {{clr|H|sj.H}}
*'''SBA:''' Superjump > {{clr|H|sj.H}}. Only works off technical input.
*'''SSBA:''' Superjump > {{clr|H|sj.H}}. Only works off technical input.
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===={{InvisibleText|Safe Meaties}}====
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{{keyword|Safe Meaty}}s are a staple in GBVS offence allowing you to safely pressure the opponent on wakeup. Safe meaties can either be timed manually or set up by a {{keyword|frame kill}}. When going for a safe meaty, {{clr|L|2L}} is Zooeys prefered normal. It has 6 frames of recovery, leaving a 2 frame window to safe jab 9 frame {{keyword|DP}}'s. Against characters with slower DP's ({{Character Label|GBVS|Ferry|label=Ferry}}, {{Character Label|GBVS|Beelzebub|label=Beelzebub}} & {{Character Label|GBVS|Charlotta|label=Charlotta}}) it is a lot easier and a potent option.

*'''{{clr|L|214L}}/{{clr|M|M}}~X/6X:''' It is possible to run up and time a safe meaty {{clr|L|2L}}. Harder off the '''6X''' ender due to the increased distance.
*'''{{clr|H|214H}}~X > {{clr|L|22L}} > {{clr|L|2L}}:''' Frame kill for guaranteed safe meaty {{clr|L|2L}}. 
*'''Dragon Oki:''' After most dragon oki setups it is possible to maually time a safe meaty {{clr|L|2L}}. 
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===<big><div id=midscreen>Midscreen</div></big>===
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{{!}}+ style="white-space:nowrap; text-align: left; margin-bottom: 5px;" colspan=4 {{!}} <code>{{clr|H|214H}}~X > 236H</code>&nbsp;
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! Option !! Meaty !! Reversal safe? !! Inputs !! Notes
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{{!}} Overhead {{!}}{{!}}Yes {{!}}{{!}} No {{!}}{{!}} style="text-align: left;" {{!}} <code>{{clr|L|2L}} > 5{{clr|M|M}}{{clr|H|H}}</code> {{!}}{{!}}
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{{!}} Low {{!}}{{!}} Yes {{!}}{{!}} No {{!}}{{!}} style="text-align: left;" {{!}} <code>{{clr|L|2L}} > dash > {{clr|L|2L}} </code> {{!}}{{!}}
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{{!}} Throw {{!}}{{!}} No {{!}}{{!}} No {{!}}{{!}} style="text-align: left;" {{!}} <code>{{clr|L|2L}} > dash > {{clr|L|2L}} </code> {{!}}{{!}}
{{!}} Crossup {{!}}{{!}} No {{!}}{{!}} ?? {{!}}{{!}} style="text-align: left;" {{!}} <code> 6G </code> {{!}}{{!}} Do a {{keyword|microdash}} before 236H
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{{!}}+ style="white-space:nowrap; text-align: left; margin-bottom: 5px;" colspan=4 {{!}} <code>{{clr|H|623H}} > 236H</code>&nbsp;
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! Option !! Meaty !! Reversal safe? !! Inputs !! Notes
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{{!}} Overhead {{!}}{{!}} Yes {{!}}{{!}} Yes* {{!}}{{!}} style="text-align: left;" {{!}} <code>{{clr|L|2L}} > 5{{clr|M|M}}{{clr|H|H}}</code> {{!}}{{!}} Block for a split second before inputing 5{{clr|M|M}}{{clr|H|H}}
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{{!}} Low {{!}}{{!}} Yes {{!}}{{!}} Yes* {{!}}{{!}} style="text-align: left;" {{!}} <code>{{clr|L|2L}} , {{clr|U|2U}}</code> {{!}}{{!}} Gives a dustloop combo
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{{!}} Throw {{!}}{{!}} No {{!}}{{!}} No {{!}}{{!}} style="text-align: left;" {{!}} <code>Dash throw</code> {{!}}{{!}}
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Zooey can use 22[X] to put down a delayed thunder bolt on top of the opponent. By utilizing {{keyword|negative edge}} her pressure and conversion ability is greatly increased. For example the thunder bolt release can be used to cover your approach, or to give a combo after a 5{{clr|M|M}}{{clr|H|H}} Universal Overhead.
While not as strong as her dragon setups they do not cost any dragon gauge. 

When inputing 22[X] it is recomended to use the Skill button in most situations in order to have access to all her buttons, throw and Universal Overhead, while holding the thunder bolt. This will be notated as 22X[S]
;After {{clr|H|236H}}~X > {{clr|L|22L[S]}}

This frame kill setup automatically times a safe meaty {{clr|L|2L}} and sets up {{MiniMoveCard|game=GBVS|chara=Zooey|input=22L|label=Thunder}} {{keyword|pressure}}.
 
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! Option !! Meaty !! Reversal safe? !! Inputs !! Notes
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{{!}} Overhead {{!}}{{!}} Yes {{!}}{{!}} Yes {{!}}{{!}} style="text-align: left;" {{!}} <code>{{clr|L|2L}} , 5{{clr|M|M}}{{clr|H|H}} > ]S[</code> {{!}}{{!}} {{clr|L|2L}} is a {{keyword|safe meaty}}
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{{!}} Low {{!}}{{!}} Yes {{!}}{{!}} Yes {{!}}{{!}} style="text-align: left;" {{!}} <code>{{clr|L|2L}} > Dash > {{clr|L|2L}} > ]S[</code> {{!}}{{!}} 
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{{!}} Throw {{!}}{{!}} No {{!}}{{!}} No {{!}}{{!}} style="text-align: left;" {{!}} <code>Dash > Throw</code> {{!}}{{!}} The lightning bolt will hit them for extra damage
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;After {{clr|H|623H}} > {{clr|M|22M[S]}}
This puts the thunder bolt around two character leghts behind the opponent while still having time to meaty with a far reaching button. One sequence to experiment with here is:

{{MCB|{{clr|M|2M}} > {{clr|M|214M}} > ]S[}}

Which will push the opponent into the lightning bolt on block, allowing Zooey to continue her pressure. And on counter hit, it will all combo.
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===<big>Corner</big>===
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;<div id= dragon_oki>After {{clr|H|623H}}</div>
{{keyword|bnb}} oki in the corner. <div style="width: 25%; float: right;">[[File:GBVS_Zooey_Vyvern_Oki.webm]]</div>
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{{!}}+ style="white-space:nowrap; text-align: left; margin-bottom: 5px;" colspan=4 {{!}} <code>Anything > {{clr|H|623H}} > 236H</code>&nbsp;
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{{!}} Overhead {{!}}{{!}} Yes {{!}}{{!}} No {{!}}{{!}} style="text-align: left;" {{!}} <code>{{clr|H|c.H}} > 5{{clr|M|M}}{{clr|H|H}} (> 4G)</code> {{!}}{{!}} Can option select against OD by inputing '''4G''' 
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{{!}} Low {{!}}{{!}} Yes {{!}}{{!}} No {{!}}{{!}} style="text-align: left;" {{!}} <code>{{clr|H|c.H}} , {{clr|U|2U}}</code> {{!}}{{!}} Gives a [[GBVS/Zooey/Combos#dustloop|dustloop]] combo
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{{!}} Throw {{!}}{{!}} No {{!}}{{!}} No {{!}}{{!}} style="text-align: left;" {{!}} <code>Dash throw</code> {{!}}{{!}} Juggles into {{clr|H|c.H}}
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{{!}} Overhead {{!}}{{!}} Yes {{!}}{{!}} Yes* {{!}}{{!}} style="text-align: left;" {{!}} <code>{{clr|L|2L}} , 5{{clr|M|M}}{{clr|H|H}}</code> {{!}}{{!}} Block for a split second before inputing 5{{clr|M|M}}{{clr|H|H}}
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{{!}} Low {{!}}{{!}} Yes {{!}}{{!}} Yes* {{!}}{{!}} style="text-align: left;" {{!}} <code>{{clr|L|2L}} , {{clr|U|2U}}</code> {{!}}{{!}} Gives a [[GBVS/Zooey/Combos#dustloop|dustloop]] combo
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:'''Requirements:''' Dragon Gauge available, works of any combo ending in  {{MiniMoveCard|game=GBVS|chara=Zooey|input=623H|label={{clr|H|623H}}}}.
:*'''c.H:''' This sequence is a true blockstring after the {{clr|H|c.H}} meaty, forcing the opponent to block the High/low mixup. It will loose to invincible reversals.

;<div id= sweep_oki>After {{clr|U|2U}}</div>

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{{!}}+ style="white-space:nowrap; text-align: left; margin-bottom: 5px;" colspan=4 {{!}} <code> {{clr|U|2U}} > 236H</code>&nbsp;
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! Option !! Meaty !! Reversal safe? !! Inputs !! Notes
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{{!}} Overhead {{!}}{{!}} Yes {{!}}{{!}} No {{!}}{{!}} style="text-align: left;" {{!}} <code>{{clr|H|c.H}} > 5{{clr|M|M}}{{clr|H|H}} (> 4G)</code> {{!}}{{!}} Can option select against OD by inputing '''4G''' 
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;<div id= sweep_oki>After air reset</div>

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{{!}}+ style="white-space:nowrap; text-align: left; margin-bottom: 5px;" colspan=4 {{!}} <code> Juggle > c.XXX > 236H</code>&nbsp;
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! Option !! Meaty !! Reversal safe? !! Inputs !! Notes
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{{!}} Overhead {{!}}{{!}} Yes {{!}}{{!}} No {{!}}{{!}} style="text-align: left;" 
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;<div id= 236H_into_22H>Extending Pressure With {{clr|H|22H}}</div>
{{MCB|Laser(1) blocked > {{clr|H|22H[S]}} > Laser(2) > ...}}
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;After {{clr|H|22H[S]}}
By ending a juggle combo in {{clr|H|22H[S]}}

;Reversal Safe Setup Utilizing Both The  {{MiniMoveCard|game=GBVS|chara=Zooey|input=236H|label=Dragon}} And {{MiniMoveCard|game=GBVS|chara=Zooey|input=22H|label={{clr|H|22H}}}}
<div style="width: 25%; float: right;">[[File:GBVS_Zooey_Thunder_Oki.webm]]</div>
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{{!}}+ style="white-space:nowrap; text-align: left; margin-bottom: 5px;" colspan=4 {{!}} <code>Juggle > {{clr|H|22H}}[S] > 236H</code>&nbsp;
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{{!}} Overhead {{!}}{{!}} Yes {{!}}{{!}} Yes {{!}}{{!}} style="text-align: left;" {{!}} <code>]S[ > dl. > 5{{clr|M|M}}{{clr|H|H}}</code> {{!}}{{!}} 
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{{!}} Low {{!}}{{!}} Yes {{!}}{{!}} Yes {{!}}{{!}} style="text-align: left;" {{!}} <code>]S[ > dl. > {{clr|U|2U}}</code> {{!}}{{!}} Gives a [[GBVS/Zooey/Combos#dustloop|dustloop]] combo
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{{!}} Throw {{!}}{{!}} No {{!}}{{!}} No {{!}}{{!}} style="text-align: left;" {{!}} <code>Dash throw</code> {{!}}{{!}} Juggles into {{clr|H|c.H}}. Don't release Thunder
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{{!}} Throw bait {{!}}{{!}} No {{!}}{{!}} No {{!}}{{!}} style="text-align: left;" {{!}} <code>Dash , jump > dl. >  {{clr|U|j.U}}</code> {{!}}{{!}} Gives a [[GBVS/Zooey/Combos#dustloop|dustloop]] combo
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:'''Requirements:''' Dragon Gauge available, works of any juggle ending in {{MiniMoveCard|game=GBVS|chara=Zooey|input=22H|label={{clr|H|22H}}}}, 
:This setup is usefull against an opponent with a {{keyword|DP}} or invincible super on deck. By using the skill button to {{keyword|negative edge}} {{clr|H|22H}}, Zooey can meaty the opponent from a safe range while still having access to all of her mixup options.
:The spacing will cause most reversals to Whiff. However, the punishes are character and reversal specific so labing punishes against each one is recommended. Against DPs that go airbone something similar to {{MCB|{{clr|H|2H}} , {{clr|U|j.U}} , {{clr|U|j.U}} , {{clr|H|c.H}} >...}} should work.
:*Looses to {{Character Label|GBVS|Ladiva|label=Ladiva's}} {{MiniMoveCard|game=GBVS|chara=Ladiva|input=236236H|label=SBA}}.
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;<big>Meaty 236L</big>
*{{MCB|Juggle > {{clr|H|623H}} > {{clr|U|2U}}(whiff) > 236L}}
*{{MCB|{{clr|U|2U}} > {{clr|M|5M}}(whiff) > 236L}}
236L hits meaty enough to be at sizable frame advantage. Enough frame advantage to {{keyword|frame trap}} 5 frame normals with {{clr|H|c.H}} for huge reward. It also creates a un-mashable tick throw situation against characters without a 5 frame normal ({{Character Label|GBVS|Metera}}, {{Character Label|GBVS|Ferry}}, {{Character Label|GBVS|Vaseraga}},{{Character Label|GBVS|Anre}} & {{Character Label|GBVS|Ladiva}}).

If 236L counter hits, Zooey can juggle with {{clr|H|c.H}} for a [[GBVS/Zooey/Combos#236 CH combo|combo]]. 
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;<big>Meaty Overhead</big>
This setup makes 5{{clr|M|M}}{{clr|H|H}} hit meaty enough to {{keyword|link}} a {{clr|L|c.L}} on normal hit. 

*{{MCB|(Starter) > {{clr|H|214H}}~6X > {{clr|M|c.M}}XX > 236L > 5{{clr|M|M}}{{clr|H|H}}}}

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;<big>Meaty {{clr|H|c.H}}</big>
{{clr|M|214M}}~X works as a {{keyword|frame kill}} to time {{clr|H|c.H}}. While not the most reliable tactic, the opponent might think it is a droped combo and try to press a button giving Zooey a huge [[GBVS/Zooey/Combos#CH_combos|{{keyword|counterhit}} combo]].
*{{MCB|{{clr|U|2U}} > {{clr|M|214M}}~X(whiff) > {{clr|H|c.H}}}}
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==Further Resources==
A good chunk of this strategy section was taken from Diaphone's video and document. Check them out!

[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16xXW7XpayKigM5oKjfJK_E3y8BOvjLZwAx9Knwn0ZV4/edit?usp=sharing Zooey 101 Doc]

Zooey 101 Video:
{{#ev:youtube|https://youtu.be/Xh8dNIjX50Y}}

For videos detailing the corner setplay, check out the japanese player Kurara on YouTube:
{{#ev:youtube|https://youtu.be/nVFTnBK8tIM?t=224}}

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