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{{nihongo|'''Quick Attack'''|でんこうせっか|Denkō Sekka|lit. "Lightning Speed"}} is [[Pikachu]]'s [[Up Special Move]]. After a short delay, Pikachu moves in a straight line in the direction in which the control stick is tilted, or upwards if it is not tilted. A [[Tilt]] of the [[control stick]] in a different direction will cause another, similar burst.
   
'''Quick Attack''' is [[Pikachu]]'s [[Up Special Move]].
 
[[Image:Quick Attack.gif|right|250px|thumb|Pikachu's Quick Attack in [[Super Smash Bros.]]]]
 
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
 
===General===
 
===General===
After a short delay, Pikachu moves in a straight line in the direction in which the player's control stick is tilted, or upwards if it is not tilted. A [[Tilt]] of the [[control stick]] in a different direction will cause another, similar burst. The high speed of this move renders Pikachu nearly invulnerable, but it is exposed at the beginning, middle, and end moments, when it briefly holds still. Quick Attack requires much practice before players can effectively take advantage of its two-direction functionality.
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The high speed of this move renders Pikachu nearly invulnerable, but it is exposed at the beginning, middle, and end moments, when it briefly holds still. Quick Attack requires much practice before players can effectively take advantage of its two-direction functionality.
   
=== In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''===
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===In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''===
This attack deals no [[damage]]. However, it is by far one of the best recoveries overall. Pikachu is notable for having one of the diverse recoveries as well. Pikachu has multiple [[invincibility frame]]s during the beginning and middle. It is possible to attack Pikachu only before and after the bursts. Because of this, Pikachu can [[ledge-stall]] indefinitely. The range of this move also allows Pikachu to go far out from the edge to edgeguard. It is also possible to travel with almost no change in direction between bursts. Pikachu can alternate between taunts and Quick Attack, each canceling the other. Finally, it can be used to escape situations and can go through a portion of the wall in [[Break the Targets]].
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This attack deals no [[damage]]. However, it is by far one of the best recoveries overall. Pikachu is notable for having one of the most diverse recoveries as well. Pikachu has multiple [[invincibility frame]]s during the beginning and middle. It is possible to attack Pikachu only before and after the bursts. Because of this, Pikachu can [[ledge-stall]] indefinitely. The range of this move also allows Pikachu to go far out from the edge to edgeguard. It is also possible to travel with almost no change in direction between bursts. Pikachu can alternate between taunts and Quick Attack, each canceling the other. Finally, it can be used to escape situations and can go through a portion of the wall in [[Break the Targets]].
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Quick Attack.gif|Pikachu's Quick Attack in ''Super Smash Bros.'' (Click to zoom)
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===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''===
 
===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''===
''Super Smash Bros Melee's'' Quick Attack is for the most part similar to the attack in ''Super Smash Bros''. Unlike the SSB version, Melee's deals 1-3% damage per hit to characters Pikachu passes through. The attack has a huge range, but the second jump requires a minimum rotation of 38 degrees. (New developments suggest that it may be possible to jump twice in the same direction.) Quick Attack in Melee has fewer invincibility frames than it does in Smash 64. You can also cancel the move like in Smash 64.
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''Super Smash Bros Melee's'' Quick Attack is for the most part similar to the attack in ''Super Smash Bros''. Unlike the SSB version, Melee's deals 1-3% damage per hit to characters Pikachu passes through. The attack has a huge range, but the second burst requires a minimum rotation of 38 degrees. Quick Attack in ''Melee'' has fewer invincibility frames than in ''Super Smash Bros''. It can also be cancelled.
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Quick Attack SSBM.jpg|Quick Attack in ''Melee''.
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===In ''[[Super Smash Bros Brawl]]''===
 
===In ''[[Super Smash Bros Brawl]]''===
 
Pikachu can deal light damage to characters it passes through, being stronger in damage (5%, if hit twice by Pikachu pulling a 180°), but it has less range than in ''Melee''. Thus, people often use [[Skull Bash]] as an additional recovery move. It has more invincibility frames by the edge, however.
[[File:Pikachu_Quick_Attack.png|thumb|Quick Attack in ''Brawl''.]]
 
Pikachu can deal light damage to characters it passes through, being stronger in damage (5%, if hit twice by Pikachu pulling a 180°), but it has less range than in Melee. Thus, people often use [[Skull Bash]] as an additional recovery move. It has more invincibility frames by the edge, however. Pikachu's quick attack can also be cancelled into the ground, called [[QAC]]'ing. This is a very useful technique and it is seen as a main way for pikachu to approach many characters.
 
   
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If Pikachu takes a [[Poison Mushroom]] or is shrinking from a [[Super Mushroom]] during the first step of Quick Attack, it will perform an extra-high jump. This is assumed to be a glitch. [http://youtube.com/watch?v=9H2BNOEK41M]
 
 
Pikachu_Quick_Attack.png|Quick Attack in ''Brawl''.
 
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Quick Attack SSBB (1).jpg|The first burst in ''Brawl''.
== Origins ==
 
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Quick Attack SSBB (2).jpg|The second burst in ''Brawl''.
Quick Attack is a [[Pokémon (universe)|Pokémon]] move that deals light damage (40 base attack power). It is also one of several "speed" (it has a priority of +1) moves that hit before most attacks.<ref name = "poke">2008-06-23. [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Quick_Attack_(move) Quick Attack (move).] ''Bulbapedia.'' Accessed 2008-06-28.</ref>
 
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{{Pikachu Special Moves}}
 
{{Pikachu Special Moves}}
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==Custom Variations==
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In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'', Quick Attack can be customized into '''Meteor Quick Attack''' or '''Quick Feet'''.
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===Meteor Quick Attack===
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'''Meteor Quick Attack''' doesn't bring Pikachu as high, but can meteor smash anyone it hits, especially at the start and when Pikachu changes direction.
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''Strengths''
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* Meteor smashes
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''Weaknesses''
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* Longer startup time
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* Goes slightly less distance
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===Quick Feet===
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'''Quick Feet''' will only transport Pikachu in a single direction, but will take him much farther.
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''Strengths''
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* Goes farther
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''Weaknesses''
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* Only goes upwards once
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==Quick Attack Cancel==
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Pikachu's quick attack can also be cancelled into the ground, in a maneuver known as '''Quick Attack Cancel''' (also called QAC'ing). This is a very useful technique, as it is seen as a main way for Pikachu to approach many characters. With practice, it can also lead into a well-placed aerial or special move.
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To perform a QAC, you must hold the control stick down right after you initiate the move. It requires precise timing, and can difficult to perform at first. If performed successfully, Pikachu will make the "bending" animation, but won't move at all.
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== Origin ==
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[[File:Quick Attack IV.png|thumb|220x220px|A Staravia uses Quick Attack.]]
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Quick Attack is a popular move in the main series Pokémon games. It has a priority of +1, which means this move will always go first when used, unless the opponent uses a move with higher priority. It is a rather weak move with a base power of 40 and is a Normal-type attack.
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==Trivia==
 
*If Pikachu takes a [[Poison Mushroom]], or is shrinking from a [[Super Mushroom]] during the first step of Quick Attack, it will perform an extra-high jump. This is assumed to be a glitch and is known as the [[Size change Superjump]]. It can be seen [http://youtube.com/watch?v=9H2BNOEK41M here].
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==See also==
 
==See also==
 
*[[Agility]]
 
*[[Agility]]
==References==
 
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Revision as of 03:35, 4 February 2020

Quick Attack (でんこうせっか Denkō Sekka?, lit. "Lightning Speed") is Pikachu's Up Special Move. After a short delay, Pikachu moves in a straight line in the direction in which the control stick is tilted, or upwards if it is not tilted. A Tilt of the control stick in a different direction will cause another, similar burst.

Overview

General

The high speed of this move renders Pikachu nearly invulnerable, but it is exposed at the beginning, middle, and end moments, when it briefly holds still. Quick Attack requires much practice before players can effectively take advantage of its two-direction functionality.

In Super Smash Bros.

This attack deals no damage. However, it is by far one of the best recoveries overall. Pikachu is notable for having one of the most diverse recoveries as well. Pikachu has multiple invincibility frames during the beginning and middle. It is possible to attack Pikachu only before and after the bursts. Because of this, Pikachu can ledge-stall indefinitely. The range of this move also allows Pikachu to go far out from the edge to edgeguard. It is also possible to travel with almost no change in direction between bursts. Pikachu can alternate between taunts and Quick Attack, each canceling the other. Finally, it can be used to escape situations and can go through a portion of the wall in Break the Targets.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee

Super Smash Bros Melee's Quick Attack is for the most part similar to the attack in Super Smash Bros. Unlike the SSB version, Melee's deals 1-3% damage per hit to characters Pikachu passes through. The attack has a huge range, but the second burst requires a minimum rotation of 38 degrees. Quick Attack in Melee has fewer invincibility frames than in Super Smash Bros. It can also be cancelled.

In Super Smash Bros Brawl

Pikachu can deal light damage to characters it passes through, being stronger in damage (5%, if hit twice by Pikachu pulling a 180°), but it has less range than in Melee. Thus, people often use Skull Bash as an additional recovery move. It has more invincibility frames by the edge, however.

Pikachu's Special Moves
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

Custom Variations

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, Quick Attack can be customized into Meteor Quick Attack or Quick Feet.

Meteor Quick Attack

Meteor Quick Attack doesn't bring Pikachu as high, but can meteor smash anyone it hits, especially at the start and when Pikachu changes direction.

Strengths

  • Meteor smashes

Weaknesses

  • Longer startup time
  • Goes slightly less distance

Quick Feet

Quick Feet will only transport Pikachu in a single direction, but will take him much farther.

Strengths

  • Goes farther

Weaknesses

  • Only goes upwards once

Pikachu's Custom Special Moves
Custom 1 Custom 2
Standard Special Thunder Wave Thunder Shock
Side Special Shocking Skull Bash Heavy Skull Bash
Up Special Meteor Quick Attack Quick Feet
Down Special Thunder Burst Distant Thunder

Quick Attack Cancel

Pikachu's quick attack can also be cancelled into the ground, in a maneuver known as Quick Attack Cancel (also called QAC'ing). This is a very useful technique, as it is seen as a main way for Pikachu to approach many characters. With practice, it can also lead into a well-placed aerial or special move. To perform a QAC, you must hold the control stick down right after you initiate the move. It requires precise timing, and can difficult to perform at first. If performed successfully, Pikachu will make the "bending" animation, but won't move at all.

Origin

Quick Attack IV

A Staravia uses Quick Attack.

Quick Attack is a popular move in the main series Pokémon games. It has a priority of +1, which means this move will always go first when used, unless the opponent uses a move with higher priority. It is a rather weak move with a base power of 40 and is a Normal-type attack.

Trivia

See also