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==Overview==
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|content={{Character Label|GGST|Johnny|24px}} is a stylish swordsman who excels around the midrange with his signature Hirofumi sword style. What he lacks in defensive options, he makes up for with his ranged and often disjointed pokes that allow him to play a safe neutral game and keep opponents at a distance.

Johnny’s neutral revolves around his pokes. His {{clr|S|f.S}} is remarkably fast and his {{clr|S|2S}} has enough range to challenge many options while keeping Johnny at a safe distance. Due to having a step dash, approaches are committal and getting close to the opponent is generally discouraged without a knockdown. [[#Mist Finer Stance|Mist Finer]]’s many variants are capable of punishing neutral approach options, while its forwards dash grants the range necessary to check zoners. Johnny is able to convert many of his long-range pokes into knockdowns, using [[#Deal|Deal]] to set up powerful okizeme options from far away. His lackluster defensive options mean that maintaining control of the neutral game to keep the opponent out is key to success. 

Once the opponent has been knocked down with a card nearby, Johnny’s powerful offense can begin. His unique Turn Up mechanic allows Mist Finer to beat mashes, reversals, backdashes, and more from afar while otherwise leaving him plus on block. Johnny is capable of using this fact to his advantage in mix-ups, allowing him to use {{keyword|IAS}} {{prompt|GGST|S|18px}} Mist Finer to form oppressive high/low mix-ups with rewarding conversions on hit. 

With a wide variety of neutral tools and a few card tricks up his sleeve, this outlaw can offer unique answers to whatever your opponent throws your way.
}}
{{GGST/Infobox
| fastestAttack = [[#2P|2P]] (5F)
| reversal = [[#That's My Name|That's My Name]] (11F)
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{{ReasonsToPick
|intro={{Character Label|GGST|Johnny|24px}} is a midrange zoner, capable of controlling the pace of a match with his long normals and Mist Finer stance.
|pickMe=
* Long-range pokes that leave you in a relatively safe situation after being blocked.
* Exceptional confirms from any range with a diverse set of mixups after knockdowns.
* Versatile setplay tools with multiple ways to place or use them in neutral.
* Pressure based around frame traps and punishes in the mid-range.
|avoidMe=
* Lackluster defensive options, requiring strong neutral play to avoid a disadvantage state.
* Technical and often character-specific routing in combos.
* Advanced input techniques and spacing requirements for mixups and okizeme.
* Committal movement options that cannot be cancelled without spending meter.
}}
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| header= Unique Mechanic: Turn Up
| content = Striking a card placed with Deal using any version of Mist Finer will cause the card to explode, dealing damage and allowing for unique combo, pressure, and mixup opportunities.
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==Normal Moves==
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===<big>{{clr|P|5P}}</big>===
{{GGST Move Card
|input=5P
|frameChart=auto
|description=
Low-commitment anti-air and not much else, but it leads to excellent reward when used for that purpose.
*Whiffs on crouching.
[[GGST/Johnny/Frame Data#Gatling Table|Gatling Options:]] {{clr|P|5P}}, {{clr|P|2P}}, {{clr|P|6P}}, {{clr|K|6K}}, {{clr|H|6H}}
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===<big>{{clr|K|5K}}</big>===
{{GGST Move Card
|input=5K
|frameChart=auto
|description=
Johnny's main low-commitment poke. Because his leg lifts up high, it can be used to poke against low hits such as {{clr|K|2K}}s, earning a knockdown and starting his oppressive pressure. Also frequently used in combos, especially Mist Finer Cancel routes, thanks to its speed, range and {{clr|H|6H}} gatling.
* Jump and dash cancellable. 
* Can be used to start strike/throw game by dash cancelling.

[[GGST/Johnny/Frame Data#Gatling Table|Gatling Options:]] {{clr|P|6P}}, {{clr|K|6K}}, {{clr|H|6H}}, {{clr|D|5D}}, {{clr|D|2D}}

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===<big>{{clr|S|c.S}}</big>===
{{GGST Move Card
|input=c.S
|frameChart=auto
|description=
A fairly generic {{clr|S|c.S}}, but none the worse for it. Its higher attack level than {{clr|K|5K}} means that if done perfectly, TK Air {{clr|S|S}} Mist Finer will hit as a gapless blockstring, creating a true 50/50 mixup between it and the ground version which becomes even stronger with a card. Mixing this in between standard strike/throw, staggers and frametraps from its expansive gatling table as well as Johnny's special moves will make blocking {{clr|S|c.S}} even more intimidating for the opponent.

It's also common combo fodder, since it will always combo into {{clr|H|2H}}.
* Jump and dash cancellable. 
* Can be used to start strike/throw game by dash cancelling.

[[GGST/Johnny/Frame Data#Gatling Table|Gatling Options:]] {{clr|P|6P}}, {{clr|K|6K}}, {{clr|S|f.S}}, {{clr|S|2S}}, {{clr|H|5H}}, {{clr|H|2H}}, {{clr|H|6H}}, {{clr|D|5D}}, {{clr|D|2D}}

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===<big>{{clr|S|f.S}}</big>===
{{GGST Move Card
|input=f.S
|frameChart=auto
|description=
An amazing poke that combines range and speed while being slightly disjointed at the tip. {{clr|H|5H}} will almost always combo from it unless it hits at the absolute tip of its range, where you should use {{clr|K|K}} Mist Finer instead. On counterhit, it can lead to {{clr|H|2H}} for a bigger conversion from roundstart distance.  Outside of that spacing, it combos into Vault-Deal for a full combo extension.

Its main weakness comes from its susceptibility to low profile, though this can be mitigated by mixing up between it and {{clr|S|2S}}.

[[GGST/Johnny/Frame Data#Gatling Table|Gatling Options:]] {{clr|H|5H}}, {{clr|H|2H}}

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===<big>{{clr|H|5H}}</big>===
{{GGST Move Card
|input=5H
|frameChart=auto
|description=
Massive normal with equally massive recovery. While not as disjointed as it initially appears, the strangely high hitbox lends it some use in checking retreating air movement. It can be used to end blockstrings, though make sure to Mist Finer Cancel it, as it's very unsafe.

As a level 4 move, it can combo into a dashing Mist Finer on crouching opponents, giving Johnny better okizeme and corner combos if you can confirm the situation correctly. Doesn't see much use in combos besides short conversions in neutral otherwise, as {{clr|H|2H}} is largely preferable for its launch.
*Spikes into a groundbounce on air hit.
}}

===<big>{{clr|D|5D}}</big>===
{{GGST Move Card
|input=5D, 5[D]
|versioned=name
|frameChart=auto
|description=
Universal overhead, and the only overhead Johnny has access to on the ground. Pretty bad for Johnny due to the much better option of TK {{clr|S|S}} Mist Finer existing, limiting this move to using the charged version as Johnny's highest damage meterless wallbreak. Even then, due to its significantly faster startup and much longer range, you will likely be using {{clr|H|6H}} to break the wall more often, especially considering it only does 3 less base damage.

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===<big>{{clr|P|2P}}</big>===
{{GGST Move Card
|input=2P
|frameChart=auto
|description=
Johnny's legally mandated 5-frame mash. {{clr|P|6P}} is a decent confirm out of it since it will give {{clr|S|S}} Mist Finer, though it may whiff due to that button's relatively short range. {{clr|K|2K}} > {{clr|D|2D}} works on counterhit and is more reliable, giving a solid knockdown. {{clr|P|2P}} also combos straight into {{clr|S|S}} Mist Finer. This gives a much easier jab confirm into hard knockdown, as Johnny can combo up to three {{clr|P|2P}}s and still combo into {{clr|S|S}} Mist Finer.

[[GGST/Johnny/Frame Data#Gatling Table|Gatling Options:]] {{clr|P|5P}}, {{clr|P|2P}}, {{clr|P|6P}}, {{clr|K|6K}}, {{clr|H|6H}}

}}

===<big>{{clr|K|2K}}</big>===
{{GGST Move Card
|input=2K
|frameChart=auto
|description=
Useful low check and complements {{clr|K|5K}} due to the rest of Johnny's normals being highly committal, and leads into good oki via its {{clr|D|2D}} gatling. Also likely the best button for tick throws on oki due to its short duration, hitting low and Johnny's lack of a run. 

[[GGST/Johnny/Frame Data#Gatling Table|Gatling Options:]] {{clr|P|6P}}, {{clr|K|6K}}, {{clr|H|6H}}, {{clr|D|5D}}, {{clr|D|2D}}

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===<big>{{clr|S|2S}}</big>===
{{GGST Move Card
|input=2S
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|description=
Has great range and stops low profile, making it a premier way to stop opponents attempting to go under {{clr|S|f.S}}, such as by using {{clr|P|6P}} or sweeps. {{clr|K|2K}} should be used if you're not as confident in the situation, however, as this button is a little slow, though {{clr|S|2S}} will yield higher reward. 

[[GGST/Johnny/Frame Data#Gatling Table|Gatling Options:]] {{clr|H|5H}}, {{clr|H|2H}}
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===<big>{{clr|H|2H}}</big>===
{{GGST Move Card
|input=2H
|frameChart=auto
|description=
Great combo filler and pressure normal. It's cancellable throughout its entire duration as soon as the first hit connects, allowing Johnny to vary up the timing of his frame traps or sneak in cheeky resets, and launches on the second hit for a wealth of combo options, making it great to gatling into from counterhits or anti-airs. It's very important to confirm into it, though, as it's unbelievably slow if it doesn't make contact. '''Do not use it in neutral.'''
*Requires counterhit to combo off of {{clr|S|f.S}} and {{clr|S|2S}}, but combos naturally from {{clr|S|c.S}}.
* The first hit can be mist finer canceled on block for a strike/throw mix, giving this move a sort of {{keyword|rekka}} property.
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===<big>{{clr|D|2D}}</big>===
{{GGST Move Card
|input=2D
|frameChart=auto
|description=
Has good range for a sweep and combos from {{clr|K|2K}} easily. Use it to go into Johnny's terrifying okizeme game. Since both hits are cancellable, mixing up which you Mist Finer Cancel can lead to some good early layer pressure. 
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===<big>{{clr|P|6P}}</big>===
{{GGST Move Card
|input=6P
|frameChart=auto
|description=
A standard Strive {{clr|P|6P}}. While having short range, its hitbox is very good at stopping air approaches, giving Johnny another powerful anti-air among many.
*Launches on hit.
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===<big>{{clr|K|6K}}</big>===
{{GGST Move Card
|input=6K
|frameChart=auto
|description=
Due to Johnny stepping extremely far forward when using this move, it can be used as an alternative approach option to his dash when needing to put out a hitbox; hitting fairly high also makes it good at sniping opponents who are in the air. Options to threaten after it are somewhat limited, though it can be hard to punish if spaced. Since {{clr|K|6K}} is attack level 3, Ensenga naturally frame traps and combos from it, leading to combo opportunities even midscreen.
*Limited uses in combos, but it confirms from {{clr|K|5K}} or {{clr|K|2K}} on crouching opponents, counterhit, and air hit for a bit more damage and corner carry.
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===<big>{{clr|H|6H}}</big>===
{{GGST Move Card
|input=6H
|frameChart=auto
|description=
Similarly high-hitting cousin of {{clr|H|5H}} with even longer range and higher damage. It's even worse to whiff than that normal, but Mist Finer Cancel can be used to make it nigh-unpunishable if it's blocked. Useful combo filler from air hit {{clr|K|5K}} or {{clr|S|c.S}} if damage is the preferred choice, as it will scale combos less than {{clr|H|2H}}.
*Wallbounces in the corner from surprisingly far out, and can lead to good pressure even when sacrificing knockdown by throwing a card from it.
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===<big>{{clr|P|j.P}}</big>===
{{GGST Move Card
|input=j.P
|frameChart=auto
|description=
Johnny's fastest air normal, though with poor speed compared to most other {{clr|P|j.P}}s. It can be used in mixups in tandem with Air {{clr|S|S}} Mist Finer due to its ability to self gatling.

[[GGST/Johnny/Frame Data#Gatling Table|Gatling Options:]] {{clr|P|j.P}}

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===<big>{{clr|K|j.K}}</big>===
{{GGST Move Card
|input=j.K
|frameChart=auto
|description=
Reaches pretty far down while being able to cancel to {{clr|D|j.D}}, making it a good jump-in.

[[GGST/Johnny/Frame Data#Gatling Table|Gatling Options:]] {{clr|D|j.D}}
}}

===<big>{{clr|S|j.S}}</big>===
{{GGST Move Card
|input=j.S
|frameChart=auto
|description=
Great air-to-air with far reach and a slight disjoint. If used rising, it recovers fast enough to do something like an air backdash or another normal while falling.

[[GGST/Johnny/Frame Data#Gatling Table|Gatling Options:]] {{clr|H|j.H}}, {{clr|D|j.D}}

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===<big>{{clr|H|j.H}}</big>===
{{GGST Move Card
|input=j.H
|frameChart=auto
|description=
A basic jump-in and Johnny's most common safejump button.

[[GGST/Johnny/Frame Data#Gatling Table|Gatling Options:]] {{clr|D|j.D}}

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===<big>{{clr|D|j.D}}</big>===
{{GGST Move Card
|input=j.D
|frameChart=auto
|description=
Blows far back on hit, so it can be used to create distance or in corner combos to link to a ground normal after it.
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==Universal Mechanics==

===<big>Ground Throw</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|D|6D}}\{{clr|D|4D}}}}
{{GGST_Move_Card
|input=6D or 4D
|frameChart=auto
|description=
Good mixup option since Johnny can toss a card and get a meaty after it, or safejump by doing throw > backdash > IAD {{clr|H|j.H}}. In the corner, this sets up some very threatening mixups which can even be extended meterlessly.
* Can throw the opponent either forward or backwards.
* 75% forced proration before all damage is dealt, 50% forced proration after all damage is dealt. 
* Johnny is in Counter Hit state during recovery.
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===<big>Air Throw</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|D|j.6D}}\{{clr|D|j.4D}}}}
{{GGST_Move_Card
|input=j.6D or j.4D
|frameChart={{#invoke:GGST-FrameChart|drawFrameData|input=j.6D or j.4D|recovery=38}}{{#invoke:GGST-FrameChart|drawFrameData|input=j.6D or j.4D|recovery=0|specialRecovery=10}}
|description=
Leaves the opponent pretty close to Johnny. Use it to beat chicken blocking or if the opponent isn't committing to their jumps enough to use one of Johnny's more rewarding anti-airs. 
* Can throw the opponent either forward or backwards.
* Hard knockdown on hit.
* 75% forced proration before all damage is dealt, 50% forced proration after all damage is dealt. 
* Johnny is in Counter Hit state during recovery.
}}

===<big>Wild Assault</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|D|236D}} with 50% Burst (Hold OK)}}
{{GGST Move Card
|input=236D,236[D] |versioned=input
|description=

{{GGST/WildAssaultLabel|type=orange}}

A fast advancing strike at the cost of 50% Burst.

*Normal, special, jump, and backdash cancelable.
*Drains 12.5% of the opponent's [[GGST/Gauges#Burst Gauge|Burst Gauge]] on hit or block. Drains 25% when charged.
*Applies Hard Knockdown when launching or when used to [[GGST/Damage#The Wall|Wall Break]].
}}

==Special Moves==
===<big>Mist Finer Stance</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|P|214}}[{{clr|P|P}}/{{clr|K|K}}/{{clr|S|S}}] (Air OK)}}
{{GGST Move Card
|input=214[P/K/S],Mist Finer 66,Mist Finer 44,H or D
|versioned=name
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|description=
The bread and butter of Johnny's entire gameplan, a stance which can be used to unleash long-ranged attacks with different properties depending on the button used to initiate it. Johnny cannot block, jump or crouch during the stance; because of this, it is important to occasionally not commit by cancelling the stance by pressing {{clr|H|H}} or {{clr|D|D}}. 

This can also be used for Mist Finer Cancelling, a technique which replaces the remaining active frames and recovery of an attack with that of a Mist Finer Cancel, pulling Johnny's hurtbox back and giving them better advantage on block for high-recovery moves, an essential technique to learn for making his riskier normals safer. Mist Finer Cancels also allow Johnny to combo off his {{clr|H|2H}} by linking various normals after; compared to Vault-Deal and {{clr|P|P}} Mist Finer, these routes are more difficult and position specific, but also lead to consistently higher damage. 
*Gives a slight float if used in the air. If cancelled, it maintains air actions, allowing Johnny to mess with his jump arc.
*Dashing will also disengage the stance, though the attack can still be used mid-dash by releasing the button. This is important for combos.
*The stance dash consumes an air action, so it can't be used after an airdash or double jump, but it ''can'' be used after a superjump. 
*There is no difference between which button you use to cancel the stance; it's entirely up to preference.
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===<big>Mist Finer : Upward</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|P|214]P[}} (Air OK)}}
{{GGST Move Card
|input=214]P[, j.214]P[
|versioned=name
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High-speed anti-air with a fantastic, immensely disjointed hitbox which will beat pretty much anything. Its input makes it easier to use on reaction than something like a DP, though it is still important to be on point with it, as careless use will get Johnny counterhit. It's also the best Mist Finer to use in combos thanks to its huge launch, allowing for a variety of followups after as well as considerable corner carry.
*Launches, will soft knockdown when they hit the ground.
}}

===<big>Mist Finer : Horizontal</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|K|214]K[}} (Air OK)}}
{{GGST Move Card
|input=214]K[, j.214]K[
|versioned=name
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|description=
The easiest Mist Finer to use in neutral, allowing Johnny to safely poke at opponents while putting himself at minimal risk, though to be used carefully due to its significant frame disadvantage and the fact that it can still be low-profiled by many moves such as {{clr|P|6P}}s. Its sheer range and speed also give consistent confirms from his long-ranged buttons, allowing Johnny to chip away at opponents' health while using their fear of his attacks to his benefit. 

Conversely, it's usually the least rewarding to use in bigger combos, possessing no real advantage over the other two. However, in the corner, the tumble property it has on hit can allow combos into Joker Trick ({{clr|S|236236S}}) at long distances, or full extensions with his normals if Johnny himself is close enough to the corner when it lands.
*Launches away into a techable tumble. 
}}

===<big>Mist Finer : Downward</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|S|214]S[}} (Air OK)}}
{{GGST Move Card
|input=214]S[, j.214]S[
|versioned=name
|frameChart=
|description=
Johnny's strongest mixup tool. The grounded version strikes as a low, while the air one hits crouching opponents as opposed to the other Air Mist Finers, allowing Johnny access to an instant overhead on the entire cast. While already powerful in itself, a card makes this 50/50 mixup safe (in the case of the overhead) or plus (in the case of the low) on block, and allows a conversion from both even midscreen, though followups are more powerful in the corner. 

Also used as a combo ender to get hard knockdown from more scaled or difficult confirms, such as {{clr|H|5H}} > dash {{clr|S|S}} Mist Finer on crouching opponents, or from jabs that have pushed the opponent out of {{clr|P|6P}} range.
*The ground version trips into a hard knockdown similarly to a sweep, but works even if it hits someone in the air. Useful combo ender as Johnny can set up a card and then get a meaty after if this hits high enough.
}}

===<big>Deal</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|P|236P}}/{{clr|K|K}}/{{clr|S|S}}}}
{{GGST Move Card
|input=236P/K/S, Card hit by Mist Finer |versioned=input
|frameChart=
|description=
Johnny throws a card, with its distance and trajectory depending on the button used. Throwing a card is fairly quick, allowing it to be used in neutral or okizeme to set up a favourable situation for Johnny; while the cards don't have a hitbox, striking them with any version of Mist Finer will activate Turn Up, adding a second hit that launches the opponent upwards on hit and guard crushes on block, giving significant frame advantage. 

This can be used to set up strike/throw, crank RISC, make high/low setups safe or plus, and extend combos, so knowing when to throw a card or setting them up on knockdown is key to getting started with Johnny.
}}

===<big>Deal (Mid-Air)</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|H|j.236H}}}} or {{InputBadge|{{clr|H|H}} during Vault}}
{{GGST Move Card
|input=j.236H, 236HH
|versioned=name
|frameChart=
|description=
Johnny deals a card at a steep angle towards the ground. Unlike this move's grounded variant, this is an attack. It has an initial strike when Johnny throws the card and a second hit when the card makes contact with the opponent. The air version can be used to stall Johnny in the air briefly, and being a projectile makes it easier to beat various anti-airs with, though to be used with care as it has a long recovery time.

*Landing only the first hit will result in a hard knockdown tumble for both versions, though this is much easier to accomplish with the air version. Johnny can extend into a combo by hitting the opponent during the tumble.
}}

===<big>Vault</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|H|236H}}}}
{{GGST Move Card
|input=236H
|frameChart=
|description=
Johnny leaps forward, covering a significant distance, evading low attacks and some projectiles. Since it can be cancelled into, it can be confirmed from counterhits to get Johnny in while allowing him to set up a card, and even extend the combo in some cases.

Using Deal from this move tosses the card at a more shallow diagonal angle; if using it from a launch, such as from {{clr|H|2H}}, delaying the card toss will allow Johnny to follow up after with {{clr|K|2K}} or {{clr|S|c.S}}, giving significant corner carry or even allowing for a side switch from certain starters. It can also be used as a combo ender to set up an immediately threatening mixup situation while sacrificing damage.
*Delaying Deal can vary the frame advantage of the move, up to -1 and out of throw range if perfectly timed.
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===<big>Ensenga</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|H|214H}}}}
{{GGST Move Card
|input=214H
|frameChart=
|description=
Interesting move which can be used to end blockstrings almost entirely safely unless the opponent Instant Blocks it. It only true blockstrings from level 4 normals or if used during Turn Up, and serves as an unthrowable 2f frametrap from {{clr|K|6K}} and {{clr|S|c.S}} (the opponent can still reversal). Since Johnny jumps into the air, it can be used as a low crush (though misses against low profile moves) or to beat throws with great reward if it counterhits.

Using it to wall splat is common due to its short recovery and being cancellable from Johnny's normals, allowing him to dash up to use That's My Name ({{clr|H|632146H}}) if so desired.
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==Overdrives==

===<big>That's My Name</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|H|632146H}}}}
{{GGST_Move_Card
|input=632146H
|frameChart=
|description=
Johnny's exceptionally cool reversal and metered wall break of choice. The first hit has good range, but may be too slow to break the wall in some cases, especially if Johnny has to dash first; Joker Trick should be used instead in those situations. When used as a reversal, it leaves the opponent quite a ways away from Johnny (about halfscreen distance), which can be good or bad depending on the matchup, though Johnny can generally dash up after to get decent pressure regardless.

Due to its longer-than-average startup, the [[GGST/Universal_Strategy#Super_PRC|Super PRC]] trick can also be used to make this reversal "safer".

*Some safejump setups that don't otherwise work will beat this super, as it's two frames slower than average.
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===<big>Joker Trick</big>===
{{InputBadge|{{clr|S|236236S}}}}
{{GGST_Move_Card
|input=236236S
|frameChart=
|description=
Due to its incredibly fast startup and hitting very far away, this super is amazing as a hitconfirm from Johnny's normals, which will do a good amount of damage and also deny the opponent their burst. It is also surprisingly safe on block when spaced outside of the range of the opponent's normals.
*Has crazy projectile priority, it can punch clean through {{MiniMoveCard|game=GGST|chara=Ky Kiske|input=236236P|label=Sacred Edge}}.
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