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Pikachu ranks 1st on the [[tier list]], its best placement in the series due to having many overwhelming advantages: its mobility is among the best, with fast [[walking]], [[dashing]], and [[air speed]]s, though its [[falling speed]] is slightly below average. Pikachu is notable for its amazing offstage and [[edgeguarding]] game, with fast and powerful [[aerial]]s that can also combo well with or without certain other moves, along with a [[recovery]] on [[Quick Attack]] that covers a long distance while also being unpredictable, as well as having some [[invincibility frame]]s and the ability to easily [[edge sweetspot|sweetspot the edge]]. While its attacks are generally fast, it has a few rather powerful moves, though its moveset is overall more [[combo]]-oriented. This is evident in its solid ground game, with an {{mvsub|Pikachu|SSB|up tilt}} that can rack up large damage by chaining into itself and can easily combo into virtually any other move as well, along with powerful [[smash attack]]s and an exceedingly powerful {{mvsub|Pikachu|SSB|back throw}}. It also has a [[projectile]] in its [[Thunder Jolt]], as well as {{b|Thunder|Pokémon}}, which is notable for being able to KO near the upper [[blast line]] very early; the [[Thunderspike]] technique can easily set this up. | Pikachu ranks 1st on the [[tier list]], its best placement in the series due to having many overwhelming advantages: its mobility is among the best, with fast [[walking]], [[dashing]], and [[air speed]]s, though its [[falling speed]] is slightly below average. Pikachu is notable for its amazing offstage and [[edgeguarding]] game, with fast and powerful [[aerial]]s that can also combo well with or without certain other moves, along with a [[recovery]] on [[Quick Attack]] that covers a long distance while also being unpredictable, as well as having some [[invincibility frame]]s and the ability to easily [[edge sweetspot|sweetspot the edge]]. While its attacks are generally fast, it has a few rather powerful moves, though its moveset is overall more [[combo]]-oriented. This is evident in its solid ground game, with an {{mvsub|Pikachu|SSB|up tilt}} that can rack up large damage by chaining into itself and can easily combo into virtually any other move as well, along with powerful [[smash attack]]s and an exceedingly powerful {{mvsub|Pikachu|SSB|back throw}}. It also has a [[projectile]] in its [[Thunder Jolt]], as well as {{b|Thunder|Pokémon}}, which is notable for being able to KO near the upper [[blast line]] very early; the [[Thunderspike]] technique can easily set this up. | ||
Pikachu, however, is not perfect. It is a lightweight character, allowing for it to be KOed earlier than most other characters, and can also be easily comboed by others. Pikachu also has limited options out of a [[tech]]. | |||
Despite this, Pikachu's strengths exceed its weaknesses, and it has held the best tournament results in [[competitive play]], alongside good representation. Pikachu's prowess in ''Smash 64'' is considered undisputed to such a great extent that it is considered to have the best matchup spread of any character in the game, with Pikachu's only potentially difficult matchups being against {{SSB|Captain Falcon}} and {{SSB|Yoshi}} which are typically considered to either be even or slightly winning for Pikachu in the North American version of the game. | Despite this, Pikachu's strengths exceed its weaknesses, and it has held the best tournament results in [[competitive play]], alongside good representation. Pikachu's prowess in ''Smash 64'' is considered undisputed to such a great extent that it is considered to have the best matchup spread of any character in the game, with Pikachu's only potentially difficult matchups being against {{SSB|Captain Falcon}} and {{SSB|Yoshi}} which are typically considered to either be even or slightly winning for Pikachu in the North American version of the game. | ||
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The move's intangibility on startup also gives the move utility in a ton of other areas, such as escaping fake combos and as an [[Out of shield]] option to avoid shield pressure. Pikachu even has the ability to stall on the ledge infinitely, as Quick Attack can snap to the ledge and due to Quick Attack's intangibility frames, Pikachu can stall at the ledge almost completely intangibly, being the only character in the game who can do so. Quick Attack overall is one of the best moves in the entire game (despite its lack of a hitbox) due to its incredible recovery potential as well as its high utility and mixup potential. | The move's intangibility on startup also gives the move utility in a ton of other areas, such as escaping fake combos and as an [[Out of shield]] option to avoid shield pressure. Pikachu even has the ability to stall on the ledge infinitely, as Quick Attack can snap to the ledge and due to Quick Attack's intangibility frames, Pikachu can stall at the ledge almost completely intangibly, being the only character in the game who can do so. Quick Attack overall is one of the best moves in the entire game (despite its lack of a hitbox) due to its incredible recovery potential as well as its high utility and mixup potential. | ||
Pikachu's does not possess one single notable strength but rather, a variety of strengths which all work together to make a formidable character. Pikachu has great mobility, a great ground game, a great aerial game, incredible edgeguarding and Pikachu has the best recovery and escape options in the game. Pikachu can easily approach its opponent to start its strong punish game and Pikachu also has the tools to play a more defensive game if it needs to. Pikachu has plenty of strong combo starters and extenders in addition to strong combo enders and raw KO moves | Pikachu's does not possess one single notable strength but rather, a variety of strengths which all work together to make a formidable character. Pikachu has great mobility, a great ground game, a great aerial game, incredible edgeguarding and Pikachu has the best recovery and escape options in the game. Pikachu can easily approach its opponent to start its strong punish game and Pikachu also has the tools to play a more defensive game if it needs to. Pikachu has plenty of strong combo starters and extenders in addition to strong combo enders and raw KO moves Even if Pikachu does find itself in a disadvantageous spot, Pikachu overall has one of the best disadvantages in the game, as it has the best recovery by quite a wide margin and Quick Attack is an excellent tool to escape disadvantage if Pikachu can access it (in addition to being a fantastic move). | ||
[[File:SSB64 Greenhouse Combo.gif|thumb|{{Sm|Isai}} performing the [[Greenhouse combo]].]] | [[File:SSB64 Greenhouse Combo.gif|thumb|{{Sm|Isai}} performing the [[Greenhouse combo]].]] | ||
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==In [[competitive play]]== | ==In [[competitive play]]== | ||
===Most historically significant players=== | ===Most historically significant players=== | ||
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:''See also: [[:Category:Pikachu players (SSB)]]'' | :''See also: [[:Category:Pikachu players (SSB)]]'' | ||
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*{{Sm|Alvin|Peru}} - One of the best | *{{Sm|Alvin|Peru}} - One of the best players in the world, won multiple majors. | ||
*{{Sm|Dext3r|Mexico}} - Considered the | *{{Sm|Dext3r|Mexico}} - Considered to be one of the best Pikachu mains in North America. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|Operation Desert Smash II}}. Retired in 2017. | ||
*{{Sm|Isai|USA}} - | *{{Sm|Isai|USA}} - Considered one of the all-time best players, known for playing random characters, but Pikachu is considered to be his strongest | ||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|Josh Brody|USA}}- Formerly known as BarkSanchez. Won multiple majors since 2019, like {{Trn|The Big House 9}}. | ||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|KeroKeroppi|USA}} - The highest ranking Pikachu player in the US in the 2019 rankings. Also known for using Captain Falcon. | ||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|Kysk|Japan}} - Best player in the world in 2019. Won {{Trn|GENESIS 6}} and {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}} playing a combination of Kirby, Pikachu, and Captain Falcon. | ||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|Mariguas|Mexico}} - Known for his intricate combo game. Placed 8th on the [[2017 64 League Rankings]]. Inactive since 2018. | ||
*{{Sm|Maha|Japan}} - 3rd best Japanese Pikachu after wario & Kysk, multiple top placings at Japanese majors including a 2nd place at {{Trn|Japan Smash Cup 2017}}. | |||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|Sensei|USA}} - 2nd best US player after Isai in the early era of ''Smash 64''. Placed 1st at [http://smashboards.com/threads/tsa-presents-smashacre-gluttony-melee-brawl-64-august-10th-2013-scotch-plains-nj.337763/ Smashacre Gluttony]. Inactive since 2014. | ||
*{{Sm|SuPeRbOoMfAn|Canada}} - Widely considered to be the best Pikachu main and one of the best Smash 64 players in the world. | |||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|wario|Japan}} - Best Pikachu player in Japan. Won [[Tournament:GENESIS 3|GENESIS 3]], the first tourney in the modern era of ''Smash 64''. | ||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|Jayden Murphy|Australia}} - Best Pikachu player in Australia. won [[Battle Arena Melbourne 10]], [[Simbarumba]], [[Battle Arena Melbourne 12]], [https://www.start.gg/tournament/space-city-smash-64-astral-brewery-8-18-2023/event/smash-64-vanillas-bracket/brackets/1433170/2173671/standings Space City August 2023], and [https://www.start.gg/tournament/counterpick-in-queensland/events/vanilla-singles/brackets/1454270/2202166/standings Counterpick in Queensland]. Currently ranked 43rd on the [[2021-2022 Smash 64 Power Rankings]]. | ||
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===Tier placement and history=== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||
Since the beginning of the [[metagame]] of ''Smash 64'', Pikachu has been a centerpiece within the metagame, reflected by how it has been always at the top of the tier list across all four editions. In the third tier list, Pikachu even had its own tier at the top of the list; this is no longer the case as of the fourth tier list, though Pikachu is still considered the best character by a significant margin. | |||
Since the beginning of the [[metagame]] of ''Smash 64'', Pikachu has been a centerpiece within the metagame, reflected by how it has been always at the top of the tier list across all four editions. In the third tier list, Pikachu even had its own tier at the top of the list; this is no longer the case as of the fourth tier list, though Pikachu is still considered the best character by a significant margin | |||
Due to the majority of Pikachu players and the character's dominance, there was discussion in the community of having the character banned in 2017. Such discussions, such as from top Pikachu main KeroKeroppi, thought he should have been banned due to how much flexibility and reward the character offered. SuPeRbOoMfAn even used Pikachu a lot more in tournaments to further support Pikachu’s influence. However, this ban never ended up happening and Pikachu was left to continue to dominate the scene. In recent years, however, Pikachu is considered to have two close-to-even matchups, while in the past, he undisputedly had none. These two matchups that are considered to be managable are against {{SSB|Captain Falcon}}, with his wide array of powerful combo and KO moves, and recently Yoshi, due to his parry mechanics and having a few zero-to-death combos on Pikachu. Despite more developed counterplay, Pikachu continues to remain the top character in the metagame | Due to the the majority of Pikachu players and the character's dominance, there was discussion in the community of having the character banned in 2017. Such discussions, such as from top Pikachu main KeroKeroppi, thought he should have been banned due to how much flexibility and reward the character offered. SuPeRbOoMfAn even used Pikachu a lot more in tournaments to further support Pikachu’s influence. However, this ban never ended up happening and Pikachu was left to continue to dominate the scene. In recent years, however, Pikachu is considered to have two close-to-even matchups, while in the past, he undisputedly had none. These two matchups that are considered to be managable are against {{SSB|Captain Falcon}}, with his wide array of powerful combo and KO moves, and recently Yoshi, due to his parry mechanics and having a few zero-to-death combos on Pikachu. Despite more developed counterplay, Pikachu continues to remain the top character in the metagame. | ||
==Techniques== | ==Techniques== | ||
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==In Single-player== | ==In Single-player== | ||
In the game's Single-player mode, Pikachu | In the game's Single-player mode, Pikachu is fought on the [[Saffron City]] stage. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Pikachu is one of only | *Pikachu is one of the two only characters in the game to lack a [[meteor smash]], along with {{SSB|Link}}. | ||
*Pikachu is | *Pikachu is the only character in the game, aside from Mario and Luigi, to have a forward smash with battering items that attacks both in front and behind, as it does a spin attack with the item. | ||
*Most of Pikachu's static and electric effects are rendered in 2D due to technical limitations. | *Most of Pikachu's static and electric effects are rendered in 2D due to technical limitations. | ||
*Pikachu's up special used to be called Agility | *Pikachu's up special used to be called Agility but was changed to Quick Attack later.<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostReturn038.html</ref> | ||
**However, [[Agility]] would eventually be given to [[Pichu]] for its up special in ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate''. | **However, [[Agility]] would eventually be given to [[Pichu]] for its up special in ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate''. | ||
*On the [[character selection screen]], Pikachu's portrait greatly resembles its artwork from ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Blue}}''. | *On the [[character selection screen]], Pikachu's portrait greatly resembles its artwork from ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Blue}}''. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{SSBCharacters}} | {{SSBCharacters}} | ||
{{Pokémon universe}} | {{Pokémon universe}} |