Pikachu (SSB4): Difference between revisions

==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==

However, Pikachu has also received significant nerfs. Quick Attack canceling can no longer be used on the ground unless used off of a slope, making it less flexible as an approach option, forcing Pikachu to use its Quick Attack edge-cancel technique. Pikachu's grab game, one of its greatest strengths in ''Brawl'', has been heavily nerfed: its overall grab range is shorter, its up and down throws deal less damage, with the latter's increased knockback worsening its combo potential, and the removal of [[chain grab]]bing removed its forward and down throws' highly damaging chain grabs. While the changes to hitstun canceling have given it new combos, they are nonetheless inferior to its chain grabbing combos in ''Brawl'' and Pikachu also has worse [[lock]]ing potential not only due to the three hit lock limit but also because Quick Attack has lost its locking potential in exchange for combo potential and Pikachu's up aerial has much higher knockback making it less reliable at leading into a [[footstool]]. Pikachu's damage output has noticeably been reduced hindering its overall racking ability. Pikachu's overall range is also worse further exacerbating its already poor range especially when relative to the cast. Although the new edge mechanics supplement Pikachu's already impressive [[recovery]], they also hinder its edge-guarding potential, especially since the majority of its fellow veterans have improved recoveries. While some of Pikachu's moves have greater KO potential, others have reduced KO potential most notably down smash, neutral aerial and [[Thunder]]. Thunder has significantly less range and power making [[thunderspiking]] both harder and far less effective although Thunder has a new meteor smash hitbox on its Thundercloud which can lead into the shockwave. Lastly, the introduction to [[rage]] is a mixed bag: although it alleviates Pikachu's unimpressive KO potential, Pikachu's unimpressive endurance makes it difficult for it to utilize rage safely and the removal of [[momentum canceling]] has also further worsened Pikachu's already poor endurance.

**{{nerf|The grounded version of the shockwave has more ending lag (FAF 38 → 42).}}

**{{nerf|Thunder deals less damage (10% (thunderbolt)/17% (shockwave) → 8%/15%) and deals less knockback (100 (base), 50 (scaling), → 74/60 (thunderbolt), 100/60 → 70/66 (shockwave)).}}

***{{buff|The thunderbolt's reduced range allows Pikachu to hit itself sooner reducing the shockwave's startup lag.}}

**{{nerf|The removal of [[edge momentum shifting]] slightly hinders its utility.}}

*{{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|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]].

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