Squirtle (SSBB): Difference between revisions

Squirtle is the lightweight of the three Pokémon at [[Pokémon Trainer]]'s disposal. Its light weight allows Squirtle to have fast airspeed and fast attacks, which makes up for its somewhat slow dash speed. But the light weight also makes it easier to KO, as it is tied for the second lightest character against [[Mr. Game and Watch (SSBB)|Mr. Game and Watch]]. Squirtle's excellent airspeed and quick attacks give it an excellent air game. Aerials have good priority and huge [[knockback]], and inflict good amounts of damage. These aerials along with a high and quick jump give Squirtle a great air game. Squirtle is one of few fighters that can [[crawl]] and "[[Wall Cling]]". Squirtle's neutral special is [[Water Gun]], which can be used to hamper horizontal recoveries and doubles as an attack. It can also [[DI]] during the charge in midair. Its side special, [[Withdraw]], increases Squirtle's ground speed and offers protection against most attacks, other than grabs. However, speed and direction of Withdraw can be changed if hit with a strong attack, possibly causing Squirtle to slide off the edge, KOing itself if it goes off too far. [[Waterfall]], Squirtle's [[Up Special Move]], has a large, disjointed [[hitbox]], making it hard to interrupt. It can also rack up damage throughout the attack and scores multiple hits. Like all of Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon, Squirtle can [[Pokémon Change|change]] places with the next monster at the Trainer's disposal (in Squirtle's case, Ivysaur). However, this can be punishable and is mandatory, due to the "Stamina Mechanic" (outside of the [[Subspace Emissary|Adventure Mode]]) and coming back as the next one in the cycle. Most of Squirtle's attacks have low damage, with a few exceptions. Its up smash has a large area and can KO at 80-100%. Its down-aerial does multiple hits and has high horizontal [[knockback]] on the last hit. Its forward-Smash has "[[Super Armor]]" during the frames Squirtle is in its shell. Its down-throw has good knockback and can KO at high percentages. However, its side- and down-smashes have short range, little damage, and massive ending lag. Most attacks also have low range due to Squirtle's small stature. Squirtle's grab is also very short.