Razor Leaf

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Ivysaur using Razor Leaf in Brawl.

Razor Leaf is an attack originating from the Pokémon series that appears in all three Super Smash Bros. titles. In the first installment, Venusaur uses this move when it randomly attacks characters in the Saffron City stage. In both Melee and Brawl, it is used by Chikorita to attack its summoner's opponents when released from a Poké Ball. This move also appears in Brawl as Ivysaur's side special move, though it is functionally different; Ivysaur shoots a large, single leaf, whereas Venusaur and Chikorita shoot a barrage of small leaves. However, both versions knock opponents back significantly for a ranged move.

As Ivysaur's Special Move in Brawl

With this move, Ivysaur sends a leaf as a ranged attack, making between 5%-8% of damage. It may curve mildly in a random direction at the end of its reach. Very good for canceling others' attacks. This strategy is often used when recovering back on to the stage with Ivysaur, as its Up Special Move is only a tether recovery (see Vine Whip) and a projectile must be used to clear edge-guarders and edge-hogs. Nonetheless, despite the leaf's long range, it will disappear after a short while and has a slight arc, so Ivysaur players must be in a decent position to the opponent before unleashing the move.