Pikachu (SSB)/Down aerial

Overview

The hitbox of Pikachu's dair.

Pikachu does a "Downward Thunder Jolt" where it thrusts its head downwards while covering itself in electricity, electrocuting opponents near it. The attack does 10%-13% damage and average knockback and is a good move to KO offstage. Like most of Pikachu's other aerials, its down aerial is fairly disjointed. Similar to Link's down aerial however, this move can cause landing lag if Pikachu slams its head on the ground and it will take a second or so to get back up, making it vulnerable for punishing while in that animation. Adding on, Pikachu's down aerial is good for other moves to follow up in combos, and it has a high shield stun which allows shield pressure for the opponent.

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Pikachu's moveset

Neutral attack · Forward tilt · Up tilt · Down tilt · Dash attack · Forward smash · Up smash · Down smash
Neutral aerial · Forward aerial · Back aerial · Up aerial · Down aerial
Grab · Forward throw · Back throw
Floor attack (front) · Floor attack (back) · Edge attack (fast) · Edge attack (slow)
Neutral special · Up special · Down special