Pikachu (SSBM)/Down smash

Overview

Pikachu's down-smash is similar to Peach's down-smash as both attack are very effective against characters with large hurtboxes and/or are very resistant to knockback since every hit is guaranteed to connect with the opponent. Giga Bowser, having the largest hurtbox of all the characters in Melee, is extremely vulnerable to Pikachu's d-smash as his heavy weight will keep him from flying away at low percentages which allows all six hits to connect and inflict heavy damage in a very short amount of time. Both metal and giant characters are also extremely vulnerable to Pikachu's d-smash as their heavy weight will keep them from being knocked away by the attack at low percentages.