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Since the beginning of the [[metagame]] of ''Smash 64'', Pikachu has been a centerpiece within the metagame, reflected by how it has been always at the top of the tier list across all four editions. In the third tier list, Pikachu even had its own tier at the top of the list; this is no longer the case as of the fourth tier list, though Pikachu is still considered the best character by a significant margin. This dominance is due to an excellent recovery compared to the rest of the roster, quick speed, and high damage output that is difficult to contest due to an overall small size. | Since the beginning of the [[metagame]] of ''Smash 64'', Pikachu has been a centerpiece within the metagame, reflected by how it has been always at the top of the tier list across all four editions. In the third tier list, Pikachu even had its own tier at the top of the list; this is no longer the case as of the fourth tier list, though Pikachu is still considered the best character by a significant margin. This dominance is due to an excellent recovery compared to the rest of the roster, quick speed, and high damage output that is difficult to contest due to an overall small size. | ||
Due to | Due to the majority of Pikachu players and the character's dominance, there was discussion in the community of having the character banned in 2017. Such discussions, such as from top Pikachu main KeroKeroppi, thought he should have been banned due to how much flexibility and reward the character offered. SuPeRbOoMfAn even used Pikachu a lot more in tournaments to further support Pikachu’s influence. However, this ban never ended up happening and Pikachu was left to continue to dominate the scene. In recent years, however, Pikachu is considered to have two close-to-even matchups, while in the past, he undisputedly had none. These two matchups that are considered to be managable are against {{SSB|Captain Falcon}}, with his wide array of powerful combo and KO moves, and recently Yoshi, due to his parry mechanics and having a few zero-to-death combos on Pikachu. Despite more developed counterplay, Pikachu continues to remain the top character in the metagame. | ||
In Doubles, even in [[Smash Remix]] tournaments, double Pikachu is often banned, due to very little reason not to use both.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T99G_p8Nis5jwF2Y_r2zHEKvm0iKgz9jGVbEafkKl30/edit?usp=sharing Xanadu Origins Ruleset; stacked event where Double Pikachu was banned]</ref> Additionally, while allowed on his own, {{SSB|Kirby}} is often banned from being used alongside Pikachu, seen at tournaments such as [https://www.start.gg/tournament/battle-at-the-border-23/ Battle at the Border]. | In Doubles, even in [[Smash Remix]] tournaments, double Pikachu is often banned, due to very little reason not to use both.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T99G_p8Nis5jwF2Y_r2zHEKvm0iKgz9jGVbEafkKl30/edit?usp=sharing Xanadu Origins Ruleset; stacked event where Double Pikachu was banned]</ref> Additionally, while allowed on his own, {{SSB|Kirby}} is often banned from being used alongside Pikachu, seen at tournaments such as [https://www.start.gg/tournament/battle-at-the-border-23/ Battle at the Border]. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Pikachu is one of | *Pikachu is one of only two characters in the game to lack a [[meteor smash]], alongside {{SSB|Link}}. | ||
*Pikachu is | *Pikachu is one of only three characters in the game, the other two being Mario and Luigi, to hit in front and behind itself when doing a forward smash with battering items, with the hitboxes having the greatest horizontal range, as it does a spin attack with the item. | ||
*Most of Pikachu's static and electric effects are rendered in 2D due to technical limitations. | *Most of Pikachu's static and electric effects are rendered in 2D due to technical limitations. | ||
*Pikachu's up special used to be called Agility but was changed to Quick Attack later.<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostReturn038.html</ref> | *Pikachu's up special used to be called Agility, but was changed to Quick Attack later.<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostReturn038.html</ref> | ||
**However, [[Agility]] would eventually be given to [[Pichu]] for its up special in ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate''. | **However, [[Agility]] would eventually be given to [[Pichu]] for its up special in ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate''. | ||
*On the [[character selection screen]], Pikachu's portrait greatly resembles its artwork from ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Blue}}''. | *On the [[character selection screen]], Pikachu's portrait greatly resembles its artwork from ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Blue}}''. | ||