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Pikachu is an Electric-type Pokémon and the mascot of the popular Pokémon franchise, made by Game Freak. Pikachu appears as a default playable fighter in every game of the Super Smash Bros. series.
Appearances[]
Super Smash Bros.[]
Pikachu's artwork from Super Smash Bros.
Pikachu appears as a default character in Super Smash Bros. It is one of the game's faster characters in both running and walking speed, but is also among the lightest, meaning that while it can move quickly it can also be KO'd earlier than other characters. Its standard special move is Thunder Jolt, which sends out a ball of electricity that travels along the ground and causes opponents to flinch. Its up special move is Quick Attack, which allows it to move with two sudden bursts of speed. Its down special move is Thunder, which sends down a bolt of lightning from the top of the stage to strike opponents. For its stage entrance, Pikachu appears from a Poké Ball thrown on stage.
Super Smash Bros. Melee[]
Pikachu's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Melee
Pikachu returns in Super Smash Bros. Melee, yet again as a default player. Pikachu's moveset is mostly unchanged from the previous game, though it now has a side special move, Skull Bash, which allows Pikachu to launch itself across the screen and headbutt opponents. In addition, its down special Thunder now appears from a cloud instead of the top of the screen. Pikachu's down smash is now a multi-hitting, electrical spin; additionally, its back throw from the previous game has been moved to its forward throw, though it is much weaker than before.
Pikachu's pre-evolution Pichu also appears as a playable character in this game, with a moveset similar to Pikachu's. In addition, one of Pikachu's alternate costumes in this game is the hat of Red as he appears in the original Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl[]
Pikachu's artwork in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Pikachu was one of the first characters revealed for Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Its moveset remains entirely unchanged, and its Final Smash is Volt Tackle, which causes Pikachu to become a ball of electricity that players can maneuver across the entire screen, damaging any opponents it runs in to.
While Pikachu keeps most of its alternate costumes for this game, its blue alternate costume, the party hat, has been replaced with a pair of goggles, similar to the ones worn by Pichu as one of its alternate costumes.
Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary[]
Pikachu's snapshot in The Subspace Emissary
Pikachu is first seen trapped within a strange device that harnesses its electrical energy to provide power to the complex. Samus, infiltrating the complex in search of her Power Suit, sees that the device causes Pikachu pain, and breaks it. In thanks, Pikachu helps Samus continue through the lab. Eventually, the pair come across Samus's Power Suit within a tank. After dispatching two clones of Samus, Pikachu helps Samus (in her newly regained Power Suit) through the rest of the facility and helps her defeat Ridley.
After escaping from the complex, Pikachu and Samus infiltrate the Subspace Bomb Factory and encounter the Ancient Minister. Despite Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Captain Falcon, and Captain Olimar coming in soon after, the Ancient Minister does not fight back, and tries to stop the other R.O.B.s from obeying Ganondorf. Ganondorf gets the R.O.B.s to set up multiple Subspace Bombs, and the Ancient Minister, with the R.O.B.s no longer under his control, reveals himself to be the head R.O.B. of the island and helps Pikachu and the others defeat the Subspace Army and escape the island in the Falcon Flyer before it is consumed by Subspace.
Pikachu and the rest of its team join the remaining heroes in their last stand against Subspace, only to be defeated by Tabuu. Fortunately, King Dedede had planned this in advance and created badges that revived fighters from being trophies. Using these, he is able to form a team consisting of himself, Luigi, and Ness. Dedede and his group then revived most of the others, including Pikachu, before everyone has rejoined and proceeded to face Tabuu in a final battle.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[]
Pikachu's artwork for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Pikachu is once again a playable character in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, its moveset once again unchaged from its previous appearances. Pikachu's Thunder move, which still summons a cloud, now acts as a meteor smash, which can do further damage to opponents.
In addition to its alternate costumes in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, two of its new alternate costumes are the hats of Ethan, the male player character in Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version, and of Calem, the male player character in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[]
Pikachu Libre outfit
Pikachu's stock icon
Pikachu returns as a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Pikachu's Final Smash has it travel across the screen at a much faster speed than before, though the move needs to connect with another fighter in order to continue, and missing can lead to a self-destruct. It also has two new alternate costumes, one that swaps it out for the female Pikachu Libre and another where it wears Selene's cap from Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. Pikachu has various alterations to its moves and now appears angry during many attacks. Some of Pikachu's standard attacks receive names: its standard attack is Headbutt, its dash attack is Running Headbutt, its down smash is Electric Flower, its back aerial is Glider, and its down aerial is Electric Skew.
Classic Mode route[]
By completing Pikachu's Classic Mode route, it is possible to unlock Villager, Shulk, R.O.B., Mega Man, Isabelle, Mr. Game & Watch, or Pichu. Pikachu's Classic Mode route has it facing off against other Pokémon. The route's name, "I Choose You!", is a common phrase throughout the Pokémon franchise (for example, it is used in the title of the first episode of Pokémon the Series).
| I Choose You! | ||||
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| Round | Opponent(s) | Rule | Stage | Song |
| 1 | Pokémon Trainer | Saffron City | Pokémon Gym/Evolution - Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue | |
| 2 | Jigglypuff ×6 | Horde Battle | Pokémon Stadium 2 | Road to Viridian City - Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue |
| 3 | Pichu ×2 | Prism Tower | Pokémon Gold / Pokémon Silver Medley | |
| 4 | Lucario | Spear Pillar | Battle! (Dialga/Palkia) / Spear Pillar | |
| 5 | Greninja | Kalos Pokémon League | Battle! (Wild Pokémon) - Pokémon X / Pokémon Y | |
| 6 | Incineroar | Pokémon Stadium | The Battle at the Summit! | |
| Final | Mewtwo Master Hand |
Final Destination | Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue Medley Master Hand | |
Background information[]
Original design of Pikachu for Pokémon Red Version, Pokémon Blue Version, and Pokémon Yellow Version
Pikachu is a small rodent resembling a hamster or mouse, with yellow fur. True to this resemblance, Pikachu is a quadruped, although it has often been seen walking on two legs. It has two red spheres on its cheeks, which it uses to store and release electricity when attacking. Its tail is shaped like a lightning bolt, and it has a broad build for such a small body. Pikachu is the evolved form of Pichu and evolves into Raichu.
Pikachu is the mascot for the Pokémon series, although two of the alternative options were Clefairy and Jigglypuff. Although Pikachu is not a particularly notable in many of the core games, the heavy popularity of Ash's Pikachu in the anime Pokémon the Series, where it is the main Pokémon and companion of the protagonist, Ash Ketchum, eventually led to Pikachu being given its own specialized version: Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition, which is based heavily upon the anime. Pikachu is the focus of several spinoff titles, like Hey You, Pikachu!.
Pikachu is voiced by Ikue Ōtani in the Super Smash Bros. series. She also voices Ash's Pikachu in Pokémon the Series, the Pikachu in Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition, Pikachus in general within the mainline games since Generation VI, and various spin-off games.
Profiles and statistics[]
Super Smash Bros.[]
Pikachu
Mouse PKMN
Height 1'04"
Weight 13lbs
When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could cause lightning storms.
(Pokédex excerpt)
Super Smash Bros. Melee[]
Trophies[]
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl[]
Trophy[]
| Image | Title | Appears in
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Pikachu | GB Pokémon Red/Blue DS Pokémon Diamond/Pearl
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| Description | |||
| A Mouse Pokémon. Its lightning-bolt tail and round cheeks are its trademarks. When danger draws near, it uses tiny electric pouches within its cheeks to discharge electricity. When it's really fired up, it unleashes electricity on its rivals. It's said to recharge when it's sleeping. It evolves into Raichu. | |||
Sticker[]
| Name | Image | Artwork from | Effect in The Subspace Emissary | Usable by |
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| Pikachu | 
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Pokémon series | [Electric] - Attack +33 | Pikachu |
Snake's codec[]
- Mei Ling: (overjoyed) Ooh, how cuute!
- Snake: What? The yellow thing?
- Mei Ling: That's Pikachu. It's a Pokémon. They're popular all over the world, you know. And it may look cute, but be careful, It can store up large amounts of electricity in those adorable little cheeks. It'll try to pepper you with electric shocks.
- Snake: Couldn't be much worse than Ocelot's old torture device...
- Mei Ling: Oh, and, Snake?
- Snake: What?
- Mei Ling: I was wondering, could you maybe try and catch Pikachu for me? Pleeeeease?
- Snake: Give me a break! What do I look like, a Pokémon Trainer?
- Mei Ling: Fine... Sorry I asked.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[]
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Palutena's Guidance[]
- Viridi: Aw, look at that cute little guy.
- Pit: It's a Pokémon!
- Palutena: And not just any Pokémon!
- Viridi: Actually, that Pokémon is called a Pikachu. Pikachu evolves from Pichu. And when a Pikachu is fully evolved, it becomes a Raichu.
- Palutena: It's quite rare for a Pokémon to be more famous in its middle stage than its final evolution.
- Viridi: True, but Pikachu is a special case. I mean, it's the most famous of all the Pokémon.
- Pit: Uh, excuse me! Hello?
- Palutena: What is it, Pit?
- Pit: I hate to interrupt your musings on Pokémon, but I could really use some Smash Bros. help right about now!
- Palutena: Oh, right. I forgot where we were. OK, here's a tip: dodge Pikachu's Thunder, and then counterattack.
- Viridi: You can also zap Pikachu by reflecting its Thunder back at itself! And nothing is more satisfying than that!
amiibo[]
- Pikachu has charmed fans and given a jolt to opponents for nearly 20 years—whether in the Pokémon TV series, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, or Pokémon video games, Pikachu has always been there as a stalwart companion for any Pokémon Trainer willing to take on the challenge of becoming the very best.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Super Smash Blog bio[]
"This fierce fighter uses electric moves like Thunder Jolt and Thunder. Pikachu Libre is one of the alternate costumes and you can tell she's female by the shape of her tail."
In other languages[]
| Language | Name |
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| Arabic | بيكاتشو Bīkātshū |
| Chinese | Hong Kong / Macau: 比卡超 Béikāchīu China / Taiwan: 皮卡丘 Píkǎqiū |
| Indonesian | Pikacu (mangas only) |
| Japanese | ピカチュウ Pikachū |
| Korean | 피카츄 Pikachu |
| Russian | Пикачу Pikachu |
| Thai | ปิกะจู Pikachu |
Trivia[]
- Pikachu is the only playable Pokémon in the Super Smash Bros. series to have a gender difference, first introduced in Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version. Female Pikachu have a heart-shaped dent at the end of their tail, while the Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series does not, which may indicate that the Pikachu in Super Smash Bros. series is male. However, there are two palette swaps in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate where the heart-shaped dent is present.
- Pikachu is the only character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl to have only four palette swaps.
- Pikachu's name is a combination of ピカピカ pikapika (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー chūchū (the sound of mouse squeaking).
- Pikachu's evolution line is the only family to have more than one playable character, as Pikachu is playable alongside its pre-evolution form, Pichu.
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