Super Smash Bros. Melee Glitch Costs Moky $2000 Prize in Full House 2025 Finale

In a shocking turn of events at the Full House 2025 Super Smash Bros.

Melee tournament in Pennsylvania, Canadian professional player Kurtis 'Moky' Pratt lost both the championship title and a prize pool exceeding $2,000 due to a well-documented in-game glitch during the climactic final match.

Hosted on the iconic Nintendo GameCube title, the incident unfolded on the widely-used Pokémon Stadium stage, underscoring both the precision and unpredictability that define the world of competitive Super Smash Bros.

Melee. As the final set approached its conclusion, Moky found himself trailing 2-0 against top American contender Cody Schwab.

Facing elimination in the first-to-three series, Moky employed the advanced competitive technique known as 'wavedashing,' a maneuver made possible by exploiting the game's physics engine through a diagonal air-dodge into the ground.

This staple of high-level Melee play is recognized for enabling fast, precision movement around the stage. During the tense showdown, Moky attempted a strategic wavedash maneuver near the left-side tree of the Pokémon Stadium transformation.

To the surprise of both competitors and the audience, Moky's character abruptly vanished through the tree, a phenomenon caused by a rare but notorious collision glitch specific to this stage.

The mishap instantly led to Moky's in-game elimination, handing the deciding point—and the lucrative payout—to an astonished Cody Schwab. Speaking publicly following the event, Moky asserted that the glitch was unintentional, refuting any speculation that the incident was a deliberate forfeit.

Tournament commentator and veteran Smash Bros.

competitor Juan 'Hungrybox' DeBiedma noted in his reaction video, "No one could have predicted such a dramatic turn of events in the final round, especially at this level of play." Glitches like these have become infamous within the Super Smash Bros.

Melee community over the game's 24-year history.

Other well-known exploits include the 'Ice Climbers Wobbling Glitch,' which has seen bans in tournaments, and the 'Black Hole Glitch,' a visually dramatic bug discovered under rare gameplay circumstances.

Despite their age, these quirks continue to challenge even the most seasoned professionals at the highest levels of esports competition. Originally released in November 2001 for the Nintendo GameCube, Super Smash Bros.

Melee has maintained a dedicated global competitive scene, with major tournaments regularly featured on livestream platforms and in the Nintendo community.

The incident at Full House 2025 serves as a reminder of Melee's enduring complexity and the unpredictable nature of live events, further cementing its place in esports history. For more Super Smash Bros.

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