The Perfect Shield[1] (ジャストシールド[2] Jasuto Shīrudo?, lit. "Just Shield"), also formatted perfect shield,[1] and known as the Parry or Power Shield,[3] is a mechanic that appears in the Super Smash Bros. series.
Debuting in Super Smash Bros. Melee, it is a move that allows the user to parry an upcoming enemy attack. Since Super Smash Bros. Brawl and onwards, it is one of the moves used by Sonic the Hedgehog.
Description[]
When a fighter releases their shield after a enemy attacks at the perfect time, the fighter will "Parry" the move and be able to perform an attack at the enemy fighter.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, if successfully done the perfect shield, a blue and white dramatic effect will appear. Additionally, it causes the fighter's eyes to be temporarily yellow for a few milliseconds. It can be performed by holding 
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to shield. Once an enemy attack closely comes in contact with the shield, the player must release the button at the right time.
Trivia[]
- The fighter's eyes glow yellow after they perform the Perfect Shield except for Meta Knight from the Kirby series, his eyes glow red due to his eyes already being yellow.
- In Super Smash Bros. Melee, A "Power Shield" can reflect or deflect certain projectiles away.
- The Super Smash Bros. series is the first time Sonic used a type of parry in general. It wouldn't be until Sonic Frontiers that the Parry would officially appear in the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bandai Namco Studios, Sora Ltd. (December 7, 2018). Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Nintendo Switch. Nintendo. Area/level: Tips: Techniques. "Perfect Shield - Releasing your shield right when your opponent strikes results in a perfect shield. This doesn't damage your shield, and the small opening makes it easy to attack!"
- ↑ Bandai Namco Studios, Sora Ltd. (December 7, 2018). Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Nintendo Switch. Nintendo. Area/level: Tips: Techniques. "ジャストシールド - シールドを解くと同時に相手の攻撃を受けると、ジャストシールドとなる。 ほんげさ スキが小さいので反撃しやすく、シールドも削られずに済む。"
- ↑ HAL Laboratory (November 21, 2001). Super Smash Bros. Melee. Nintendo GameCube. Nintendo. Area/level: Data: Melee Records (Bonus Records). "Power Shielder - Used Power Shield often. (3 times or more in 1 minute)"