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|fsdesc=Performs [[bulbapedia:Volt Tackle (move)|Volt Tackle]], its evolutionary line's {{s|bulbapedia|signature move}}. Pikachu surrounds itself in a sphere of electricity and flies around the stage, charging through opponents. Pressing the attack button will cause the sphere to discharge electricity, which deals significantly more damage and has more knockback. Unlike in ''Brawl'', Volt Tackle now emits a small, whitish violet spark of electricity that is analogous to a cursor, which makes it easier to aim its trajectory. | |fsdesc=Performs [[bulbapedia:Volt Tackle (move)|Volt Tackle]], its evolutionary line's {{s|bulbapedia|signature move}}. Pikachu surrounds itself in a sphere of electricity and flies around the stage, charging through opponents. Pressing the attack button will cause the sphere to discharge electricity, which deals significantly more damage and has more knockback. Unlike in ''Brawl'', Volt Tackle now emits a small, whitish violet spark of electricity that is analogous to a cursor, which makes it easier to aim its trajectory. | ||
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==In [[competitive play]]== | ==In [[competitive play]]== | ||
===Tier placement and history=== | |||
Pikachu was initially perceived as a top-tier character, thanks to its approach and mindgame potentials courtesy of [[Quick Attack]], its strong combo game and edge-guarding potential, its ability to evade attacks courtesy of its small size and low [[crouch]], and its [[jab lock]] set-ups into KOs. As each of these traits were demonstrated very effectively in competitive play by {{Sm|ESAM}}, Pikachu was ranked 5th on the first tier list. However, there was also a vocal fraction of players who did not agree on Pikachu's initial placement, mainly due to ESAM being the only notable Pikachu player who placed well in tournaments, which was insufficient enough in comparison to the significant results and representation of other well-regarded characters. Other criticisms included Pikachu's lack of reliable KO set-ups, its KO potential in general, the high landing lag of its aerials, and its poor [[range]]. | |||
The debate over Pikachu's tier placement would become even more prevalent due to ESAM's results eventually declining due to the strengths of other well-regarded characters, as well as Pikachu's unfavorable matchups against {{SSB4|Mario}} and {{SSB4|Ness}} becoming more apparent. These criticisms were further exacerbated by Pikachu's representation still remaining fairly minimal for a high-tier character, and altogether resulted in its ranking on the first tier list being met with widespread disapproval. As expected, Pikachu's tier placement saw a noticeable drop on the second tier list, where it was ranked 12th. Despite ESAM placing at 3rd at [[UGC Smash Open]], Pikachu's tier placement saw another drop, now being ranked 15th on the third tier list. Pikachu's results, while rare, have remained pretty strong nonetheless, which has allowed it to hold on the 15th placing on the fourth and current tier list. | |||
===[[Official Custom Moveset Project]]=== | ===[[Official Custom Moveset Project]]=== | ||
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'' | ''Any number following the Smasher name indicates placement on the [[PGR 100]], which recognizes the official top 100 players in [[Super Smash Bros. 4]] of all time.'' | ||
''See also: [[:Category:Pikachu professionals (SSB4)]]'' | |||
*{{Sm|Captain L|Canada}} (#79) - The best Pikachu player in Canada. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|Arcane Tournaments 2018}}, 4th at {{Trn|Port Priority 2: Midwest Invasion}}, 9th at {{Trn|CEO 2018}}, and 13th at both {{Trn|2GGC: MkLeo Saga}} and {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 4}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|MkLeo}}, {{Sm|Tweek}}, {{Sm|Mr. R}}. Ranked 3rd on the [[British Columbia Power Rankings]]. | |||
*{{Sm|DM888|USA}} - The best Pikachu player in New England. Placed 13tb at {{Trn|GUMS 16}} and 17th at {{Trn|Overclocked}}, {{Trn|Overclocked III}}, and {{Trn|Overclocked IV}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Marss}}, {{Sm|Pugwest}}, and {{Sm|Raffi-X}}. Ranked 10th on the [[New England Power Rankings]]. Currently ranked 15th on the [[New England Power Rankings]]. | |||
*{{Sm|ESAM|USA}} (#17) - The best Pikachu player in the world. Placed 2nd at both {{Trn|Shine 2016}} and {{Trn|The Big House 8}}, 3rd at {{Trn|Low Tier City 6}}, 5th at {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 3}}, and 7th at {{Trn|EVO 2015}}. | |||
The | *{{Sm|Kishiru|Japan}} - The best Pikachu player in Japan. Placed 13th at both {{Trn|Umebura 27}} and {{Trn|Sumabato Smash 4 Final}} as well as 17th at both {{Trn|Umebura 32}} and {{Trn|Umebura 33}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Ally}}, {{Sm|Kuro}}, and {{Sm|Umeki}}. Ranked 58th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Nero|USA}} - The best Pikachu player in the Midwest. Placed 7th at {{Trn|Midwest Mayhem 5}}, 13th at both {{Trn|Endgame}} and {{Trn|Showdown: Battle Royale}}, and 17th at {{Trn|Midwest Mayhem 8: North American Tour}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Ned}}, {{Sm|tyroy}}, and {{Sm|K9sbruce}}. Ranked 7th on the [[Michigan Power Rankings]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Rideae|USA}} - One of the best Pikachu players in the United States. Placed 5th at {{Trn|GatorLAN Fall 2018}}, 7th at {{Trn|Divided}}, 13th at {{Trn|CEO 2018}}, and 17th at both {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2017}} and {{Trn|DreamHack Atlanta 2018}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Nairo}}, {{Sm|Tweek}}, and {{Sm|Marss}}. Ranked 3rd on the Tampa Power Rankings. | |||
==[[Trophies]]== | ==[[Trophies]]== | ||
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*Pikachu knows six official Pokémon {{s|bulbapedia|move}}s in ''SSB4'', all of which it can learn legally in the ''Pokémon'' {{s|bulbapedia|core series}}. In addition to {{iw|bulbapedia|Skull Bash|move}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Quick Attack|move}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Thunder|move}} and {{iw|bulbapedia|Volt Tackle|move}}, it can also use {{iw|bulbapedia|Thunder Wave|move}} and {{iw|bulbapedia|Thunder Shock|move}} as [[Character customization|custom moves]]. | *Pikachu knows six official Pokémon {{s|bulbapedia|move}}s in ''SSB4'', all of which it can learn legally in the ''Pokémon'' {{s|bulbapedia|core series}}. In addition to {{iw|bulbapedia|Skull Bash|move}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Quick Attack|move}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Thunder|move}} and {{iw|bulbapedia|Volt Tackle|move}}, it can also use {{iw|bulbapedia|Thunder Wave|move}} and {{iw|bulbapedia|Thunder Shock|move}} as [[Character customization|custom moves]]. | ||
**One of its custom moves, Quick Feet, has the [[bulbapedia:Quick Feet (ability)|same name]] of an {{s|bulbapedia|ability}} instead of a move, similarly to [[Victini]]'s [[Poké Ball]] effect. However, Pikachu cannot legitimately have Quick Feet as an Ability. | **One of its custom moves, Quick Feet, has the [[bulbapedia:Quick Feet (ability)|same name]] of an {{s|bulbapedia|ability}} instead of a move, similarly to [[Victini]]'s [[Poké Ball]] effect. However, Pikachu cannot legitimately have Quick Feet as an Ability. | ||
*Pikachu's | *Pikachu's official art for ''SSB4'' is almost identical to its official art for ''SSB''. The only difference is that it is standing erect in its ''SSB4'' art instead of slightly slouching to the side. | ||
==References== | ==References== |