Squirtle (SSBU): Difference between revisions

|shareslot = {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}<br>{{SSBU|Charizard}}<br>{{SSBU|Ivysaur}}

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Squirtle is the smallest and lightest out of the {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}'s Pokémon, with it being tied with {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} for the 3rd-lightest character in the game. Squirtle will automatically be the first Pokémon on-screen if Pokémon Trainer is selected, though this can be manually changed by pressing the [[Y button]] on the character select screen. In relation to [[Pokémon change]], the order is Squirtle-{{SSBU|Ivysaur}}-{{SSBU|Charizard}}. If Charizard is [[KO]]d, Squirtle will always appear on the next [[revival platform]].  

One of Squirtle's strengths is its excellent frame data, as all of its attacks outside of its smash attacks come out before frame 10 and generally have low ending lag, also giving it a very strong combo game when combined with the low knockback on some of its moves. Starting with its normal ground moves, the first hit of its neutral attack comes out on frame 2; making it useful as a "get off me" option. Forward tilt is one of its most useful tools; the move's low end lag makes it safe on shields, can lead into grabs at lower percentages, and can set up [[Lock|jab locks]] or [[Tech-chasing|tech chases]] at higher percentages. Up tilt can combo into itself and set up aerial combos. Down tilt, while slow compared to its other moves (coming out at frame 8), has comparably better range and can be useful in [[Edge#2 frame punish|2-framing]] opponents. Finally, its dash attack can be used to set up combos at low to mid percentages due to its low lag and Squirtle's aforementioned frame data.

Squirtle's overall damage output and knockback are lower, especially in moves such as its forward and up aerials, and all [[throw]]s except forward and back throws (especially down throw, which is no longer one of the strongest in the game), thus losing some of its KO options, and its improved ones are generally hard to land; as a result, Squirtle mantains a glaring weakness in its lack of KO potential. Lastly, the removal of [[type effectiveness]] hinders Squirtle more than the rest of its party, greatly worsening its survivability in certain matchups, as it previously had a disproportionate resistance to [[flame]] attacks compared to the other Pokémon's respective weaknesses.

{{SSB4 to SSBU changelist|char=Squirtle}}

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|fsdmg=0.5% (Hydro Pump, close), 1.0% (Hydro Pump, far)

|fsdesc=The {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} sends out both {{SSBU|Ivysaur}} and {{SSBU|Charizard}}, and all three Pokémon perform a combination attack involving powerful trapping attacks with long horizontal range. For Squirtle's contribution to the attack, it uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Hydro Pump|move}}, a large cone-shaped vortex of water that pulls nearby opponents into the attack. Has much less horizontal range than Ivysaur and Charizard, but has a lot of vertical range for catching opponents who try to jump over or run under the attack. Deals damage every 20 frames.

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*Leans forward and waggles its arms in front of itself.

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