diff --git a/src/pf1e_simulator/combat.py b/src/pf1e_simulator/combat.py
index afb0a06..e3892bd 100644
--- a/src/pf1e_simulator/combat.py
+++ b/src/pf1e_simulator/combat.py
@@ -4159,7 +4159,15 @@ class CombatEngine:
     def _maneuver_cmd(self, target: CombatantState) -> int:
         if target.combatant.cmd:
             return target.combatant.cmd
-        target_cmb = self._maneuver_cmb(target)
+        # PF1e (SRD Combat Maneuvers): "CMD = 10 + Base attack bonus +
+        # Strength modifier + Dexterity modifier + special size modifier" —
+        # the Tiny-or-smaller Dex-for-Str substitution is CMB-only, so the
+        # ability component is computed here instead of via _maneuver_cmb.
+        target_base = target.combatant.cmb or (
+            target.combatant.bab
+            + target.combatant.abilities.str_mod
+            + self._size_mod(target)
+        )
         # PF1e (SRD Combat Maneuver Defense): "A creature can also add any
         # circumstance, deflection, dodge, insight, luck, morale, profane,
         # and sacred bonuses to AC to its CMD. [...] A flat-footed creature
@@ -4177,7 +4185,7 @@ class CombatEngine:
         # bonus and aid_ac_bonus a circumstance bonus to AC — both types the
         # SRD lets a creature add to its CMD.
         return (
-            10 + target_cmb + dex_mod + ac_bonuses
+            10 + target_base + dex_mod + ac_bonuses
             + target.defensive_ac_bonus + target.aid_ac_bonus
         )
 
diff --git a/tests/test_maneuvers.py b/tests/test_maneuvers.py
index 66e8aee..ce1600a 100644
--- a/tests/test_maneuvers.py
+++ b/tests/test_maneuvers.py
@@ -461,6 +461,18 @@ def test_small_or_larger_cmb_uses_strength() -> None:
     assert engine._maneuver_cmb(medium) == 2 - 1 + 0  # bab + str + size
 
 
+def test_tiny_or_smaller_cmd_uses_strength_and_dexterity() -> None:
+    # SRD Combat Maneuvers: "CMD = 10 + Base attack bonus + Strength modifier
+    # + Dexterity modifier + special size modifier" — the Tiny-or-smaller
+    # Dex-for-Str substitution is CMB-only. Tiny: str -1, dex +4, bab 2,
+    # size -2 -> 10 + 2 - 1 + 4 - 2 = 13 (not 10 + 2 + 4 - 2 + 4 = 18).
+    engine = make_engine([], [])
+    for size in ("Tiny", "Diminutive", "Fine"):
+        tiny = make_state(_resized(make_combatant("t"), size, 8, 18), "p", (0, 0))
+        expected = 10 + 2 - 1 + 4 + _SIZE_MODIFIERS[size.lower()]
+        assert engine._maneuver_cmd(tiny) == expected
+
+
 def _buffed(spec: Combatant, mods: tuple[StatModifier, ...]) -> CombatantState:
     state = make_state(spec, "p", (0, 0))
     state.active_buffs.append(