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'''Pikachu''' ({{ja|ピカチュウ|Pikachū}}, ''Pikachu''), stylized as '''PIKACHU''' in Europe, is a returning veteran in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It was confirmed along with Mario, Link, and Kirby in the E3 2006 trailer. Ikue Ōtani reprises her role as Pikachu's voice actress in all regions of the game, using a combination of new voice clips and ones reused from ''Melee''. | '''Pikachu''' ({{ja|ピカチュウ|Pikachū}}, ''Pikachu''), stylized as '''PIKACHU''' in Europe, is a returning veteran in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It was confirmed along with Mario, Link, and Kirby in the E3 2006 trailer. Ikue Ōtani reprises her role as Pikachu's voice actress in all regions of the game, using a combination of new voice clips and ones reused from ''Melee''. | ||
It is currently in the B | It is currently in the B tier and holds 8th position, a very slight increase to its B+ tier status in ''Melee,'' where it is ranked 9th place. Pikachu has decent KOing power (though it can rely on Thunder in some situations), quick overall speed, very good [[recovery]] with many options as well as being unpredictable, good [[edgeguarding]] game with a quick and powerful neutral aerial and tricks that allow it get to the [[edge]] quickly, and a good [[grab]] and [[throw]] game (having two [[chaingrab]]s). ''Brawl's'' new physics have also helped it a lot; Pikachu is harder to [[combo]], its grab range is no longer the shortest, its Thunder is not as laggy, and it gained various new tactics such as [[Quick Attack cancel]]ling. Pikachu also has strong [[momentum cancelling]] abilities, with its up aerial and [[Skull Bash]] being very useful in this particular aspect. In addition, Pikachu has a great defensive game, with its QACs being very useful for avoiding [[pressure]], escaping certain situations, and playing [[mindgame]]s. It also possess one of the best [[spot dodge]]s in the game along with {{SSBB|Link}}, {{SSBB|Falco}}, {{SSBB|Yoshi}}, and {{SSBB|Toon Link}}. It also has useful [[OoS]] moves such as up smash and neutral aerial. | ||
However, it has a relatively weak air game, placing it at a disadvantage against characters with particularly powerful air games, such as {{SSBB|Marth}}. It also has subpar [[range]] in most of its attacks, with its best finishers having [[hitbox]]es close to its body, or in the case of its forward smash, the furthest hitbox is much weaker than the closest, making good [[spacing]] an all-around threat to Pikachu, as well as making it more difficult to land its better finishers. Regardless, Pikachu still has great matchups, including being the only character with an even matchup against {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} on the BBR's matchup chart (though this matchup is highly disputed, with most players believing Meta Knight to win the matchup, which is additionally better supported by results), and strong tournament results although Pikachu's representation is small for a high-tier character. However, despite its high position in the American tier list, it is much lower in the [[Japanese tier list]], where it is placed 22nd. | However, it has a relatively weak air game, placing it at a disadvantage against characters with particularly powerful air games, such as {{SSBB|Marth}}. It also has subpar [[range]] in most of its attacks, with its best finishers having [[hitbox]]es close to its body, or in the case of its forward smash, the furthest hitbox is much weaker than the closest, making good [[spacing]] an all-around threat to Pikachu, as well as making it more difficult to land its better finishers. Regardless, Pikachu still has great matchups, including being the only character with an even matchup against {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} on the BBR's matchup chart (though this matchup is highly disputed, with most players believing Meta Knight to win the matchup, which is additionally better supported by results), and strong tournament results although Pikachu's representation is small for a high-tier character. However, despite its high position in the American tier list, it is much lower in the [[Japanese tier list]], where it is placed 22nd. | ||
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|fsdesc=Turns into a gigantic ball of blue colored electricity that flies around the stage at high velocity. The attack button can be pressed to create a large discharge, increasing knockback. Can rack up damage quickly. | |fsdesc=Turns into a gigantic ball of blue colored electricity that flies around the stage at high velocity. The attack button can be pressed to create a large discharge, increasing knockback. Can rack up damage quickly. | ||
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===Stats=== | |||
{{technical data|Needs short hop and double jump heights}} | |||
{{Attributes | |||
|cast = 39 | |||
|weight = 79 | |||
|rweight = 34-35 | |||
|dash = 1.8 | |||
|rdash = 5-6 | |||
|run = 1.765 | |||
|rrun = 8 | |||
|walk = 1.24 | |||
|rwalk = 9 | |||
|trac = 0.0596 | |||
|rtrac = 17 | |||
|airfric = 0.0075 | |||
|rairfric = 27-31 | |||
|air = 0.9118 | |||
|rair = 23 | |||
|baseaccel = 0.01 | |||
|rbaseaccel = 7-36 | |||
|addaccel = 0.09 | |||
|raddaccel = 4-7 | |||
|gravity = 0.087 | |||
|rgravity = 14 | |||
|fall = 1.5 | |||
|rfall = 12-13 | |||
|ff = 2.379 | |||
|rff = 7 | |||
|jumpsquat = 4 | |||
|rjumpsquat = 1-10 | |||
|jumpheight = 34.11800144 | |||
|rjumpheight= 16 | |||
|shorthop = ? | |||
|rshorthop = ? | |||
|djump = ? | |||
|rdjump = ? | |||
}} | }} | ||
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==In [[competitive play]]== | ==In [[competitive play]]== | ||
===Notable players=== | ===Notable players=== | ||
:''See also: [[:Category:Pikachu | {{cleanup|[[SmashWiki:Cleanup of the Notable Players sections|To fit these guidelines]]}} | ||
*{{Sm|Anther|USA}} - A top Midwestern Pikachu player, with top 8 finishes at [[Apex 2009]] and [[S.N.E.S.]] | :''See also: [[:Category:Pikachu players (SSBB)]]'' | ||
*{{Sm|Anther|USA}} - A top Midwestern Pikachu player, with top 8 finishes at [[Apex 2009]] and [[S.N.E.S.]] | |||
*{{Sm|ESAM|USA}} - A nationally dominant ''Brawl'' player from 2010-2014, considered the best Pikachu player in the world. | *{{Sm|ESAM|USA}} - A nationally dominant ''Brawl'' player from 2010-2014, considered the best Pikachu player in the world. | ||
*{{Sm|Gunnermaniac|USA}} - The best Pikachu after ''Brawl''{{'}}s decline. Placed 3rd at {{Trn|CEO Dreamland 2020}}, 7th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2018}}, and 9th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}} | *{{Sm|Gunnermaniac|USA}} - The best Pikachu after ''Brawl''{{'}}s decline. Placed 3rd at {{Trn|CEO Dreamland 2020}}, 7th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2018}}, and 9th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}} | ||
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*{{Sm|Shimitake|Japan}} - One of the best Pikachu players in Japan. | *{{Sm|Shimitake|Japan}} - One of the best Pikachu players in Japan. | ||
*{{Sm|Z|USA}} - Considered one of the best American Pikachu players behind ESAM. | *{{Sm|Z|USA}} - Considered one of the best American Pikachu players behind ESAM. | ||
===Tier placement and history=== | |||
Since the first tier list, Pikachu has always been a high tier character. The first tier list put it at 12th place, and since then, it has risen slightly, currently being at 8th place at the top of high tier. Pikachu's rise was mainly due to its huge number of techniques being discovered, with {{Sm|ESAM}} being credited for many of them, and its positive [[matchup]]s. Despite its high tier placing in the North American [[Smash Back Room]] tier list, Pikachu isn't very common in tournaments compared to other top/high tier characters, and it ranks significantly lower on the [[Japanese tier list]], with ESAM currently being the only Pikachu player who places very high at national tournaments. | |||
==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]== | ==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]== | ||
[[File:Subspace pikachu.PNG|thumb|250px|Pikachu in ''[[SSE]]'']] | [[File:Subspace pikachu.PNG|thumb|250px|Pikachu in ''[[SSE]]''.]] | ||
Pikachu is first seen when {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}} enters a lab on the [[Isle of the Ancients]]. She finds that Pikachu is having its electric energy drained by a device, and uses her Plasma Whip to break the glass encasing Pikachu. With their common goal of revenge on the Subspace Army, they infiltrate the Research Facility to find Samus' Power Suit. | Pikachu is first seen when {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}} enters a lab on the [[Isle of the Ancients]]. She finds that Pikachu is having its electric energy drained by a device, and uses her Plasma Whip to break the glass encasing Pikachu. With their common goal of revenge on the Subspace Army, they infiltrate the Research Facility to find Samus' Power Suit. | ||
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*Weavile (slash attack +5) | *Weavile (slash attack +5) | ||
==In [[Event | ==In Solo Modes== | ||
===Solo Events=== | ==={{SSBB|Classic Mode}}=== | ||
In Classic Mode, Pikachu can appear as an opponent or ally in Stage 3 along with {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}, {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}, and {{SSBB|Lucario}} on [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] or [[Spear Pillar]] (with the latter available if it has been unlocked). Pikachu can also appear as an opponent in Stage 11, but only if it hasn't appeared in Stage 3. | |||
===[[All-Star Mode]]=== | |||
In All-Star Mode, Pikachu is fought in Stage 18 alongside {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}, {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}, and {{SSBB|Lucario}} on [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] or [[Spear Pillar]] (with the latter available if it has been unlocked). | |||
===[[Event Match]]es=== | |||
====Solo Events==== | |||
*'''[[Event 8: Go! Triple Finish!]]''': The player controls Pikachu and must defeat {{SSBB|Squirtle}}, {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}, and {{SSBB|Charizard}} on [[Pokémon Stadium]]. | *'''[[Event 8: Go! Triple Finish!]]''': The player controls Pikachu and must defeat {{SSBB|Squirtle}}, {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}, and {{SSBB|Charizard}} on [[Pokémon Stadium]]. | ||
*'''[[Event 10: All-Star Battle Regulars]]''': Pikachu is one of the opponents fought in this event. All opponents are starters from the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' game. | *'''[[Event 10: All-Star Battle Regulars]]''': Pikachu is one of the opponents fought in this event. All opponents are starters from the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' game. | ||
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*'''[[Event 14: Sproutrage of the Flower Pikmin]]''': {{SSBB|Olimar}} must protect 6 Pikmin until their flowers bloom from Pikachu and the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}. | *'''[[Event 14: Sproutrage of the Flower Pikmin]]''': {{SSBB|Olimar}} must protect 6 Pikmin until their flowers bloom from Pikachu and the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}. | ||
===Co- | ====Co-Op Events==== | ||
*'''[[Co-Op Event 2: Master the Pokémon Tag Battle]]''': A team of Pikachu and the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} must defeat another team of Pikachu and the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} on [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. | *'''[[Co-Op Event 2: Master the Pokémon Tag Battle]]''': A team of Pikachu and the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} must defeat another team of Pikachu and the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} on [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. | ||
*'''[[Co-Op Event 21: The True All-Star Battle]]''': Both players select a character and take on the entire roster on {{SSBB|Battlefield}}. | *'''[[Co-Op Event 21: The True All-Star Battle]]''': Both players select a character and take on the entire roster on {{SSBB|Battlefield}}. | ||
===[[Congratulations_screen#Super_Smash_Bros._Brawl|Ending Images]]=== | |||
<center> | |||
<gallery> | |||
Pikachu Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|Classic Mode | |||
Pikachu Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|All-Star Mode | |||
</gallery> | |||
</center> | |||
==[[Trophies]]== | ==[[Trophies]]== | ||
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|{{Head|Pikachu|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Blue}} | |{{Head|Pikachu|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Blue}} | ||
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==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
PikachuBrawl1.jpg|Pikachu in [[Delfino Plaza]]. | |||
PikachuBrawl2.jpg|Pikachu with {{SSBB|Wario}} in [[Battlefield (SSBB)|Battlefield]]. | |||
PikachuBrawl3.jpg|Pikachu using [[Thunder Jolt]]. | |||
PikachuBrawl4.jpg|Pikachu with {{SSBB|Kirby}} in [[Delfino Plaza]]. | |||
PikachuBrawl5.jpg|Pikachu using [[Thunder]] in [[WarioWare, Inc.]] | |||
PikachuBrawl6.jpg|Pikachu using [[Thunder]] against {{SSBB|Lucas}}. | |||
PikachuBrawl7.jpg|Pikachu using Quick Attack in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. | |||
PikachuBrawl8.jpg|Pikachu using its jab against {{SSBB|Charizard}} | |||
Volttackle.jpg|Pikachu using [[Volt Tackle]]. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== |