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 ==In [[competitive play]]==
+===Tier placement and history===
+Pikachu was initially perceived as a top-tier character, thanks to its approach and mindgame potentials courtesy of [[Quick Attack]], its strong combo game and edge-guarding potential, its ability to evade attacks courtesy of its small size and low [[crouch]], and its [[jab lock]] set-ups into KOs. As each of these traits were demonstrated very effectively in competitive play by {{Sm|ESAM}}, Pikachu was ranked 5th on the first tier list. However, there was also a vocal fraction of players who did not agree on Pikachu's initial placement, mainly due to ESAM being the only notable Pikachu player who placed well in tournaments, which was insufficient enough in comparison to the significant results and representation of other well-regarded characters. Other criticisms included Pikachu's lack of reliable KO set-ups, its KO potential in general, the high landing lag of its aerials, and its poor [[range]].
+The debate over Pikachu's tier placement would become even more prevalent due to ESAM's results eventually declining due to the strengths of other well-regarded characters, as well as Pikachu's unfavorable matchups against {{SSB4|Mario}} and {{SSB4|Ness}} becoming more apparent. These criticisms were further exacerbated by Pikachu's representation still remaining fairly minimal for a high-tier character, and altogether resulted in its ranking on the first tier list being met with widespread disapproval. As expected, Pikachu's tier placement saw a noticeable drop on the second tier list, where it was ranked 12th. Despite ESAM placing at 3rd at [[UGC Smash Open]], Pikachu's tier placement saw another drop, now being ranked 15th on the third tier list. Pikachu's results, while rare, have remained pretty strong nonetheless, which has allowed it to hold on the 15th placing on the fourth and current tier list.
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 ===Most historically significant players===
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 *{{Sm|Nero|USA}} - The best Pikachu player in the Midwest. Placed 7th at {{Trn|Midwest Mayhem 5}}, 13th at both {{Trn|Endgame}} and {{Trn|Showdown: Battle Royale}}, and 17th at {{Trn|Midwest Mayhem 8: North American Tour}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Ned}}, {{Sm|tyroy}}, and {{Sm|K9sbruce}}. Ranked 7th on the [[Michigan Power Rankings]].
 *{{Sm|Rideae|USA}} - One of the best Pikachu players in the United States. Placed 5th at {{Trn|GatorLAN Fall 2018}}, 7th at {{Trn|Divided}}, 13th at {{Trn|CEO 2018}}, and 17th at both {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2017}} and {{Trn|DreamHack Atlanta 2018}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Nairo}}, {{Sm|Tweek}}, and {{Sm|Marss}}. Ranked 3rd on the Tampa Power Rankings.
-===Tier placement and history===
-Pikachu was initially perceived as a top-tier character, thanks to its approach and mindgame potentials courtesy of [[Quick Attack]], its strong combo game and edge-guarding potential, its ability to evade attacks courtesy of its small size and low [[crouch]], and its [[jab lock]] set-ups into KOs. As each of these traits were demonstrated very effectively in competitive play by {{Sm|ESAM}}, Pikachu was ranked 5th on the first tier list. However, there was also a vocal fraction of players who did not agree on Pikachu's initial placement, mainly due to ESAM being the only notable Pikachu player who placed well in tournaments, which was insufficient enough in comparison to the significant results and representation of other well-regarded characters. Other criticisms included Pikachu's lack of reliable KO set-ups, its KO potential in general, the high landing lag of its aerials, and its poor [[range]].
-The debate over Pikachu's tier placement would become even more prevalent due to ESAM's results eventually declining due to the strengths of other well-regarded characters, as well as Pikachu's unfavorable matchups against {{SSB4|Mario}} and {{SSB4|Ness}} becoming more apparent. These criticisms were further exacerbated by Pikachu's representation still remaining fairly minimal for a high-tier character, and altogether resulted in its ranking on the first tier list being met with widespread disapproval. As expected, Pikachu's tier placement saw a noticeable drop on the second tier list, where it was ranked 12th. Despite ESAM placing at 3rd at [[UGC Smash Open]], Pikachu's tier placement saw another drop, now being ranked 15th on the third tier list. Pikachu's results, while rare, have remained pretty strong nonetheless, which has allowed it to hold on the 15th placing on the fourth and current tier list.
 ==[[Trophies]]==