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Rare Glitch Costs Smash Bros. Pro $2,000 Tournament Win

Kurtis 'Moky' Pratt fell through the stage during the Full House 2025 finals due to a rare Pokémon Stadium bug, reigniting debates over Melee's competitive integrity.

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Overview

  • During the Full House 2025 Super Smash Bros. Melee finals, Kurtis 'Moky' Pratt lost his final stock and the $2,000 prize when his character fell through the stage due to a rare glitch.
  • The glitch, triggered by wavedashing near the tree in Pokémon Stadium's forest phase, is a known but uncommon bug in the game.
  • Guest commentator Juan 'Hungrybox' Debiedma mentioned the possibility of the glitch moments before it occurred, adding to the match's dramatic conclusion.
  • Moky later posted on X, humorously expressing disbelief at the mishap, while community speculation emerged over whether the glitch was intentional or accidental.
  • The incident has reignited discussions within the Melee community about stage bans and the role of legacy bugs in high-level competition.