Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)


 * ''This page is about Pikachu's SSB appearance. For information about his Melee appearance, see here. For information about his Brawl appearance, see here.

Pikachu is a starter character and is notorious for his high priority aerials, good edgeguarding ability, and superb recovery. A versatile character with very few weaknesses, a player opposing a Pikachu should never rush straight at the opponent as his aerials can out-prioritize and out-range almost any move. He is currently ranked number one on the tier list. As a side note, Pikachu is Isai's character of choice.

Pros

 * Quick dash and jumps
 * Small size
 * Very versatile, long, and quick recovery
 * Possesses an infinite edge stall
 * Has invincibility frames during his up B
 * High priority aerials, many of which have invisible hitboxes
 * Very good edgeguarding
 * Has a projectile
 * Disjointed forward smash
 * Abusable grab
 * Good at juggling

Cons

 * Fairly easily comboed
 * Light and floaty, thus easy to KO
 * Has a vulnerability during the up B
 * Most moves have relatively low reach

Moveset

 * Coming soon

Extended Quick Attack
Pikachu's already long up B can be extended even farther by letting the analog stick snap back to neutral position before the end of the second quick attack.