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:''This article is about Pikachu's appearance in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]. For other uses, see [[Pikachu]].'' |
:''This article is about Pikachu's appearance in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]. For other uses, see [[Pikachu]].'' |
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| + | {{cquote|''This fierce fighter uses electric moves like [[Thunder Jolt]] and [[Thunder (Pokémon)|Thunder]]. Pikachu Libre is one of the alternate costumes, and you can tell she's female by the shape of her tail.''|cite=Description from the [[Super Smash Blog]]. |
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{{Infobox Character |
{{Infobox Character |
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|name = Pikachu |
|name = Pikachu |
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| − | |image = |
+ | |image = <tabber> |
| + | Male=[[File:Pikachu SSBU.png|250px]]|-| |
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| + | Female (Libre)=[[File:Pikachu Libre SSBU.png|250px]]</tabber> |
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|caption =[[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|50px]] |
|caption =[[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|50px]] |
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|universe = ''[[Pokémon (universe)|Pokémon]]'' |
|universe = ''[[Pokémon (universe)|Pokémon]]'' |
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|games = ''[[Pikachu (SSB)|Super Smash Bros.]]''<br/>''[[Pikachu (SSBM)|Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''<br/>''[[Pikachu (SSBB)|Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''<br>''[[Pikachu (SSBWU/3DS)|SSBWU/3DS]]'' |
|games = ''[[Pikachu (SSB)|Super Smash Bros.]]''<br/>''[[Pikachu (SSBM)|Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''<br/>''[[Pikachu (SSBB)|Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''<br>''[[Pikachu (SSBWU/3DS)|SSBWU/3DS]]'' |
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| + | |finalsmash = [[Volt Tackle|Volt Tackle]]|availability = [[Starter]]|voiceactor = Ikue Ōtani}} |
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| − | '''Pikachu''' is a [[veteran]] fighter in |
+ | '''Pikachu''' is a [[veteran]] fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', first playable in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' It was confirmed to return on June 12, 2018 during E3 2018. Pikachu remains relatively the same, although now it has two new female-exclusive alternate costumes (the Sun/Moon female protagonist and Libre Cosplay). Each female version of Pikachu acquires a heart-shaped tip of the end of its tail. |
==Attributes== |
==Attributes== |
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===Strengths=== |
===Strengths=== |
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| + | * Small hurtboxes mean it can be hard to hit. |
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| + | * Fast ground speed. |
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| + | * Thunder can spike. |
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| + | * Thunder Jolt is useful projectile. |
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| + | * Has arguably the best recovery in the game |
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===Weaknesses=== |
===Weaknesses=== |
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| + | * Skull Bash is easily punishable when recovering. |
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| + | * Very light weight means it is easy to launch. |
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| + | * Low range on most moves. |
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== Summary == |
== Summary == |
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=== Special Attacks === |
=== Special Attacks === |
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*Quick Attack now has a red arrow indicator showing the trajectory Pikachu is travelling in. |
*Quick Attack now has a red arrow indicator showing the trajectory Pikachu is travelling in. |
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| + | *Quick Attack can sometimes charge up and have voltage powers |
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== Moveset == |
== Moveset == |
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==== Normal ==== |
==== Normal ==== |
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| + | *'''Neutral Attack''' (Headbutt): Pikachu headbutts forwards. It is a repetitive jab with short range, and does not attempt to link into itself. |
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| − | *'''Neutral Attack''': |
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| − | *'''Forward Tilt''': |
+ | *'''Forward Tilt''': Pikachu kicks forwards with both its hind legs. |
| − | *'''Up Tilt''': |
+ | *'''Up Tilt''': Pikachu scoots its backside upwards to hit with its tail. |
| + | *'''Down Tilt''': Pikachu sweeps its tail along the floor, and can trip opponents at mid percents. |
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| − | *'''Down Tilt''': |
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| − | *'''Dash Attack''': |
+ | *'''Dash Attack''': Pikachu yeets itself into opponents, and can kill at higher percents. |
==== Smash Attacks ==== |
==== Smash Attacks ==== |
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| − | *'''Forward Smash''': |
+ | *'''Forward Smash''': Pikachu sends multiple electrical shocks forwards from its cheeks. |
| − | *'''Up Smash''': |
+ | *'''Up Smash''' (Iron Tail):Pikachu does a backflip, swinging its tail overhead. |
| + | *'''Down Smash''' (Electric Flower): Pikachu spins around with its tail extended and multiple electrical bolts surrounding it. |
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| − | *'''Down Smash''': |
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==== Other attacks ==== |
==== Other attacks ==== |
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*'''Floor Attack (Back)''': |
*'''Floor Attack (Back)''': |
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*'''Floor Attack (Trip)''': |
*'''Floor Attack (Trip)''': |
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| − | *'''Ledge Attack''': |
+ | *'''Ledge Attack''': Hits with its tail. |
=== Aerial Attacks === |
=== Aerial Attacks === |
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| + | *'''Neutral aerial''': Pikachu emits a small electric surge around itself, similar to Mewtwo's Neutral Aerial. Hits multiple times and has great drag-down capability. |
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| − | *'''Neutral aerial''': |
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| − | *'''Forward aerial''': |
+ | *'''Forward aerial''': Pikachu headbutts forwards whilst spinning in midair, electricity surrounding its body. |
| + | *'''Back aerial''' (Glider): Pikachu spins around several times horizontally, hitting with its outstretched arms and tail. |
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| − | *'''Back aerial''': |
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| − | *'''Up aerial''': |
+ | *'''Up aerial''': Pikachu swings its tail above itself. |
| + | *'''Down aerial''' (Electric Screw): Pikachu headbutts downwards whilst spinning, electricity surrounding its body; spikes when sweetspotted. |
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| − | *'''Down aerial''': |
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=== Grabs and Throws === |
=== Grabs and Throws === |
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| − | *'''Pummel''': |
+ | *'''Pummel''': Pikachu delivers an electrical shock to the opponent. |
| + | *'''Forward Throw''': Pikachu places the opponent on its head and shocks them multiple times before launching them away. |
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| − | *'''Forward Throw''': |
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| − | *'''Back Throw''': |
+ | *'''Back Throw''': Pikachu rolls backwards before tossing the opponent behind it. |
| − | *'''Up Throw''': |
+ | *'''Up Throw''': Pikachu headbutts the opponent upwards. |
| − | *'''Down Throw''': |
+ | *'''Down Throw''': Pikachu slams the opponent on the ground with its back. |
===Special Moves=== |
===Special Moves=== |
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| + | {{Pikachu Special Moves}} |
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===[[Taunts]]=== |
===[[Taunts]]=== |
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| + | *Up Taunt: Tucks its body into a powering-up pose as electricity surrounds it like an aura. |
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| − | *Up Taunt: |
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| + | *Down Taunt: Says "Pikaaaaaa!" in a sing-song voice while rolling over cutely on its back. |
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| − | *Down Taunt: |
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| + | *Side Taunt: Says "Pika, pika!" while waving at the camera twice. |
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| − | *Side Taunt: |
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=== On-Screen Appearance === |
=== On-Screen Appearance === |
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| + | [[File:Pika.jpg|thumb|222x222px]] |
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=== Idle Poses === |
=== Idle Poses === |
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| + | * Turns its head slightly to the side and scratches behind its ear. |
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| + | * Perks up as if something caught its attention. Stands up taller than usual, and looks side-to-side while wiggling its ears. |
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=== Victory Poses === |
=== Victory Poses === |
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| + | * Ears perk, scratches its right ear. |
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| + | * Backflips and spins, and looks forward. |
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| + | * Sleeps. |
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==In competitive play== |
==In competitive play== |
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''To be added'' |
''To be added'' |
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| + | == In Spirit Battles == |
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| − | ==Trophies== |
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| + | === As the Main Opponent === |
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| + | * Mouser |
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| + | * Honey Queen (Giant) |
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| + | * [[Zinger]] |
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| + | * Little Mouser |
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| + | * Rick |
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| + | * Moley (Giant) |
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| + | * Alolan [[Raichu]] |
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| + | * [[Mimikyu]] |
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| + | * [[Tapu Koko]] |
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| + | * Detective Pikachu (x4) |
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| + | * Partner Pikachu |
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| + | * [[Elec Man]] |
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| + | * Great Zapfish (Giant) |
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| + | * Reporter & Wrestler |
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| + | === As a Minion === |
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| + | * Gandrayda |
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| + | * Kracko (x2) |
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| + | * [[Raikou]], [[Entei]], & [[Suicune]] |
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| + | * Dribble & Spitz |
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==Palette Swaps== |
==Palette Swaps== |
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| + | [[File:800px-Pikachu_Palette_(SSBU).png|660px|center]] |
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| − | *Pikachu Libre from ''Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire'' appears as one of his palette swaps. |
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| − | *A female version of Pikachu outfited with the female protagonist's hat from ''Pokémon Sun and Moon'' also appears as a palette swap. |
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| − | ** Both palette swaps have a heart-shaped tail. |
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== Gallery == |
== Gallery == |
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| + | <gallery> |
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| + | ss_1 (4).jpg|Regular Female Pikachu with Leaf. |
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| + | ss_2 (4).jpg|Male Pikachu during his down smash. |
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| + | ss_3 (4).jpg|A giant Male Pikachu charging at [[Mario (SSBU)|Mario]]. |
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| + | ss_4 (4).jpg|Male Pikachu doing his down aerial on [[Diddy Kong (SSBU)|Diddy Kong]]. |
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| + | ss_5 (4).jpg|[[Squirtle (SSBU)|Squirtle]] and [[Ivysaur (SSBU)|Ivysaur]] looking at a golden Pikachu. |
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| + | ss_6 (4).jpg|Pikachu Libre doing her down throw on [[Little Mac (SSBU)|Little Mac]]. |
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| + | PikachuSSBUCongrats.png|Pikachu and [[Exeggutor|Alolan Exeggutor]] on [[Great Bay]]. |
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| + | KingDededeSSBUCongrats.png|[[King Dedede]] with Pikachu, [[Kirby]], and [[Ganondorf]] on [[Green Greens]]. |
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| + | MarioOtherChallenge.png|[[Mario]] with [[Villager]], [[Kirby]], [[Pichu]], Pikachu, [[Luigi]], [[Lucas]] and [[Yoshi]] on [[New Pork City]]. |
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| + | SonicSSBUCongrats.png|[[Sonic]] with Pikachu, [[Yoshi]], [[Diddy Kong]], and [[Knuckles]] on [[3D Land]]. |
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| + | Red Game & Watch, Red Pikachu, Yellow Kirby, and Red Kirby in Rainbow Cruise in Super Smash Bros Ultimate.jpg|Pikachu with [[Mr. Game & Watch (SSBU)|Mr. Game & Watch]] and Two [[Kirby (SSBU)|Kirbys]] in [[Rainbow Cruise]]. |
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| + | </gallery> |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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| + | <gallery> |
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| + | 08 Pikachu – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate |
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| + | </gallery> |
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{{SSBUCharacters}} |
{{SSBUCharacters}} |
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[[Category:Characters]] |
[[Category:Characters]] |
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[[Category:Veterans]] |
[[Category:Veterans]] |
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| + | [[Category:Amiibo]] |
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| + | [[Category:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] |
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| + | [[Category:Starters]] |
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| + | [[Category:Veterans (SSBU)]] |
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Revision as of 20:03, 19 April 2020
- This article is about Pikachu's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. For other uses, see Pikachu.
| “ | 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. | ” |
| —Description from the Super Smash Blog. | ||
Pikachu is a veteran fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, first playable in Super Smash Bros. It was confirmed to return on June 12, 2018 during E3 2018. Pikachu remains relatively the same, although now it has two new female-exclusive alternate costumes (the Sun/Moon female protagonist and Libre Cosplay). Each female version of Pikachu acquires a heart-shaped tip of the end of its tail.
Attributes
Strengths
- Small hurtboxes mean it can be hard to hit.
- Fast ground speed.
- Thunder can spike.
- Thunder Jolt is useful projectile.
- Has arguably the best recovery in the game
Weaknesses
- Skull Bash is easily punishable when recovering.
- Very light weight means it is easy to launch.
- Low range on most moves.
Summary
Changes from SSBWU/3DS
Attributes
- Pikachu's Final Smash, Volt Tackle, now moves across the stage automatically at lightning fast speeds.
Ground Attacks
- New up tilt.
Aerial Attacks
- Pikachu has a new neutral aerial.
- Pikachu's down aerial now spikes.
Grabs and Throws
Special Attacks
- Quick Attack now has a red arrow indicator showing the trajectory Pikachu is travelling in.
- Quick Attack can sometimes charge up and have voltage powers
Moveset
Ground Attacks
Normal
- Neutral Attack (Headbutt): Pikachu headbutts forwards. It is a repetitive jab with short range, and does not attempt to link into itself.
- Forward Tilt: Pikachu kicks forwards with both its hind legs.
- Up Tilt: Pikachu scoots its backside upwards to hit with its tail.
- Down Tilt: Pikachu sweeps its tail along the floor, and can trip opponents at mid percents.
- Dash Attack: Pikachu yeets itself into opponents, and can kill at higher percents.
Smash Attacks
- Forward Smash: Pikachu sends multiple electrical shocks forwards from its cheeks.
- Up Smash (Iron Tail):Pikachu does a backflip, swinging its tail overhead.
- Down Smash (Electric Flower): Pikachu spins around with its tail extended and multiple electrical bolts surrounding it.
Other attacks
- Floor Attack (Front):
- Floor Attack (Back):
- Floor Attack (Trip):
- Ledge Attack: Hits with its tail.
Aerial Attacks
- Neutral aerial: Pikachu emits a small electric surge around itself, similar to Mewtwo's Neutral Aerial. Hits multiple times and has great drag-down capability.
- Forward aerial: Pikachu headbutts forwards whilst spinning in midair, electricity surrounding its body.
- Back aerial (Glider): Pikachu spins around several times horizontally, hitting with its outstretched arms and tail.
- Up aerial: Pikachu swings its tail above itself.
- Down aerial (Electric Screw): Pikachu headbutts downwards whilst spinning, electricity surrounding its body; spikes when sweetspotted.
Grabs and Throws
- Pummel: Pikachu delivers an electrical shock to the opponent.
- Forward Throw: Pikachu places the opponent on its head and shocks them multiple times before launching them away.
- Back Throw: Pikachu rolls backwards before tossing the opponent behind it.
- Up Throw: Pikachu headbutts the opponent upwards.
- Down Throw: Pikachu slams the opponent on the ground with its back.
Special Moves
| Pikachu's Special Moves | |||||
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| 64 | Melee | Brawl | 3DS/Wii U | Ultimate | |
| Standard Special | Thunder Jolt | ||||
| Side Special | — | Skull Bash | |||
| Up Special | Quick Attack | ||||
| Down Special | Thunder | ||||
| Final Smash | — | Volt Tackle | |||
Taunts
- Up Taunt: Tucks its body into a powering-up pose as electricity surrounds it like an aura.
- Down Taunt: Says "Pikaaaaaa!" in a sing-song voice while rolling over cutely on its back.
- Side Taunt: Says "Pika, pika!" while waving at the camera twice.
On-Screen Appearance
Idle Poses
- Turns its head slightly to the side and scratches behind its ear.
- Perks up as if something caught its attention. Stands up taller than usual, and looks side-to-side while wiggling its ears.
Victory Poses
- Ears perk, scratches its right ear.
- Backflips and spins, and looks forward.
- Sleeps.
In competitive play
To be added
In Spirit Battles
As the Main Opponent
- Mouser
- Honey Queen (Giant)
- Zinger
- Little Mouser
- Rick
- Moley (Giant)
- Alolan Raichu
- Mimikyu
- Tapu Koko
- Detective Pikachu (x4)
- Partner Pikachu
- Elec Man
- Great Zapfish (Giant)
- Reporter & Wrestler
As a Minion
Palette Swaps
Gallery
.jpg "Ss 1 (4).jpg (158 KB)")
Regular Female Pikachu with Leaf.
.jpg "Ss 2 (4).jpg (81 KB)")
Male Pikachu during his down smash.
.jpg "Ss 3 (4).jpg (148 KB)")
A giant Male Pikachu charging at Mario.
.jpg "Ss 4 (4).jpg (115 KB)")
Male Pikachu doing his down aerial on Diddy Kong.
.jpg "Ss 5 (4).jpg (136 KB)")
.jpg "Ss 6 (4).jpg (106 KB)")
Pikachu Libre doing her down throw on Little Mac.
Pikachu and Alolan Exeggutor on Great Bay.
External links
08 Pikachu – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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