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'''Pikachu''' ({{ja|ピカチュウ|Pikachū}}, ''Pikachu'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. Like all veterans, it was confirmed on June 12th, 2018. Pikachu is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #08]]. | '''Pikachu''' ({{ja|ピカチュウ|Pikachū}}, ''Pikachu'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. Like all veterans, it was confirmed on June 12th, 2018. Pikachu is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #08]]. | ||
As in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', {{s|wikipedia|Ikue Ōtani}}'s portrayals of Pikachu from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' were repurposed for ''Ultimate''. | As in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', {{s|wikipedia|Ikue Ōtani}}'s portrayals of Pikachu from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' were repurposed for ''Ultimate''. | ||
Pikachu is ranked | Pikachu is ranked 17th out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing it in the A tier. This is a notable improvement from its 15th out of 54 placement in ''SSB4''. Pikachu's strengths come from its overall great mobility all around. Its most prominent strengths are in its [[Neutral game|neutral]] and [[edgeguarding]] game, due to the fast [[startup]], low endlag of all its [[aerial attack]]s, and its ability to recover far from the stage thanks to [[Skull Bash]] and [[Quick Attack]]. All of its aerials also [[Auto-canceling|auto-cancel]] on a [[short hop]], which grants it utility for [[out of shield]] [[Punishment|punishes]] and potential [[zero-to-death]] [[combo]]s. Despite its poor [[range]], Pikachu also possesses a strong [[grab]] game: its [[Back throw|back]] and [[forward throw]]s allow it to set up combos leading to edgeguards while its [[down throw]] is a valuable combo starter. Pikachu possesses a strong, far-travelling [[projectile]] in [[Thunder Jolt]], which is used to help Pikachu's approach and edgeguards. Finally, Pikachu has arguably one of the best disadvantage states in the game due to it’s extremely small hurtbox, frame 2 air dodge, and the aforementioned low startup on it’s aerials, making it very difficult to combo and allowing Pikachu to reset into [[neutral]] with relative ease. | ||
However, Pikachu has some notable weaknesses. Due to being one of the [[weight|lightest]] [[fighter]]s in the game, its survivability is hindered against characters with strong finishers. Pikachu also struggles to [[KO]] effectively due to none of its aerials having the ability to KO onstage, while most of its KO moves are either only effective at high percents or have notable downsides such as sourspots or high ending lag. Lastly, its poor range and lack of [[disjoint]]s gives it few options to [[approach]] aside from Thunder Jolt; its reliance on the projectile provide it with a noticeable disadvantage against characters who can properly deal with it. | However, Pikachu has some notable weaknesses. Due to being one of the [[weight|lightest]] [[fighter]]s in the game, its survivability is hindered against characters with strong finishers. Pikachu also struggles to [[KO]] effectively due to none of its aerials having the ability to KO onstage, while most of its KO moves are either only effective at high percents or have notable downsides such as sourspots or high ending lag. Lastly, its poor range and lack of [[disjoint]]s gives it few options to [[approach]] aside from Thunder Jolt; its reliance on the projectile provide it with a noticeable disadvantage against characters who can properly deal with it. | ||
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'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|3.1.0}}''' | '''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|3.1.0}}''' | ||
{{UpdateList (SSBU)/3.1.0|char=Pikachu}} | {{UpdateList (SSBU)/3.1.0|char=Pikachu}} | ||
'''Technical changelist''' | |||
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|Grab hitbox radius || grounded opponents: 3.1u, airborne opponents: 1.55u || 4.0u, 2.0u | |||
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| Grab Y1 and Y2 offsets || 5.0u (both, all hitboxes) || 5.9u | |||
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| Grab Z1 and Z2 offsets || grounded opponents: 4.0u (Z1)/7.4u (Z2), airborne opponents: 2.45u (Z1)/8.95u (Z2) || 4.9u/7.9u, 2.9u/9.9u | |||
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'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|7.0.0}}''' | '''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|7.0.0}}''' | ||
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|bairname=Glider ({{ja|グライダー|Guraidā}}) | |bairname=Glider ({{ja|グライダー|Guraidā}}) | ||
|bairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|1}} (hits 1-5), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|3.6}} (hit 6), 4% (landing) | |bairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|1}} (hits 1-5), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|3.6}} (hit 6), 4% (landing) | ||
|bairdesc=Spins around horizontally in a skydiver position, hitting multiple times, with a pose at the end to launch | |bairdesc=Spins around horizontally in a skydiver position, hitting multiple times, with a pose at the end to launch foes. Very fast, coming out on frame 4 with a long active duration and very low ending lag (18 frames) and can hit all around Pikachu, but its below average knockback makes it unreliable for KOing until very high percentages and has poor range, only hitting opponents close to Pikachu. To compensate, it is a great combo starter and, at low percents, it can combo into itself multiple times. It can drag down opponents and has a landing hitbox. | ||
|uairname=Tail Chop ({{ja|しっぽはたき|Shippo Hitaki}}) | |uairname=Tail Chop ({{ja|しっぽはたき|Shippo Hitaki}}) | ||
|uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|6}} (clean, tail), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5}} (clean, tip), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|4}} (late) | |uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|6}} (clean, tail), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5}} (clean, tip), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|4}} (late) | ||
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|dairdesc=Points down and spins its head downwards, launching opponents. The clean hit lasts for two frames and is a powerful [[meteor smash]], while the late hit has good horizontal knockback. It has low ending lag with 22 frames of vulnerability, but it's the highest of Pikachu's aerials. Also has a landing hitbox. | |dairdesc=Points down and spins its head downwards, launching opponents. The clean hit lasts for two frames and is a powerful [[meteor smash]], while the late hit has good horizontal knockback. It has low ending lag with 22 frames of vulnerability, but it's the highest of Pikachu's aerials. Also has a landing hitbox. | ||
|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}}) | |grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}}) | ||
|grabdesc=Reaches out. Pikachu will have a scared look if it misses. | |grabdesc=Reaches out. Pikachu will have a scared look if it misses. Fast but has low range. | ||
|pummelname=Grab Electric Shock ({{ja|つかみでんきショック|Tsukami Denki Shokku}}) | |pummelname=Grab Electric Shock ({{ja|つかみでんきショック|Tsukami Denki Shokku}}) | ||
|pummeldmg=1% | |pummeldmg=1% | ||
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===[[Victory pose]]s=== | ===[[Victory pose]]s=== | ||
*'''Left:''' Backflips, spins, and faces the screen with a happy expression. This resembles its "character chosen" animation in ''Super Smash Bros.'' | *'''Left:''' Backflips, spins, and faces the screen with a happy expression. This resembles its "character chosen" animation in ''Super Smash Bros.'' | ||
*'''Up:''' Looks up with a surprised expression as its ears perk. It then scratches its right ear and smiles. | *'''Up:''' Looks up with a surprised expression as its ears perk. It then scratches its right ear and smiles. | ||
*'''Right:''' Sleeps while muttering "Piii...ka." | *'''Right:''' Sleeps while muttering "Piii...ka." | ||
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''See also: [[:Category:Pikachu players (SSBU)]]'' | ''See also: [[:Category:Pikachu players (SSBU)]]'' | ||
*{{Sm|Captain L|Canada}} - The second-best Pikachu player in the early metagame, | *{{Sm|Captain L|Canada}} - The second-best Pikachu player in the early metagame, ranking 50th on the [[Spring 2019 PGRU]] and placing 13th at {{Trn|Get On My Level 2019}} and 25th at {{Trn|MomoCon 2019}}, {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 5}}, and {{Trn|CEO 2019}}. He has since dropped Pikachu in favor of {{SSBU|Sheik}}. | ||
*{{Sm|ESAM|USA}} - The best Pikachu player | *{{Sm|ESAM|USA}} - The best Pikachu player of all-time who was a major innovator on Pikachu's metagame. He is the only Pikachu player who has won a major and supermajor, having won {{Trn|Glitch 7 - Minus World}} and {{Trn|Glitch 8.5 - Konami Code}}. At his peak, ESAM was ranked 14th on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]]. | ||
*{{ | *{{Sm|H4|USA}} - The best Pikachu player in Japan when he studied abroad in 2023, best known for his victory at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 38}} defeating {{Sm|Jogibu}}, {{Sm|Snow|p=Japan}}, and {{Sm|Sigma}} and placing 7th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 40}} defeating {{Sm|alice}}. Outside of Japan, he is also considered one of the best Pikachu players in the United States, placing 7th at {{Trn|Back in Blood 5}} defeating {{Sm|BassMage}} and 13th at {{Trn|Port Priority 7}} defeating {{Sm|Mr.E}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Kishiru|Japan}} - The best Pikachu player in Japan in the early metagame and during the pandemic period, | *{{Sm|Kishiru|Japan}} - The best Pikachu player in Japan in the early metagame and during the pandemic period, with several strong tournament runs such as placing 13th at {{Trn|Kagaribi 5}}, placing 17th at {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2019}} defeating {{Sm|T}}, placing 25th at {{Trn|Glitch 8 - Missingno}} defeating {{Sm|Jakal}}, and defeating {{Sm|Zackray}} at {{Trn|Eastern Powerhouse Invitational 2}}. He went inactive in late-2021 and has rarely competed since, but remains active in the scene as a commentator. | ||
*{{Sm|Neeroz|France}} - The best Pikachu player in Europe | *{{Sm|Neeroz|France}} - The best Pikachu player in Europe first known for placing 7th-place finish at {{Trn|Ultimate WANTED 3}}, the first top 8 at a national-level event for a Pikachu player other than ESAM. His other notable performances include placing 3rd at {{Trn|Thonon Gaming Fest 2024}} defeating {{Sm|Sisqui}} and {{Sm|Tilde}}, placing 9th at {{Trn|King Con}} defeating {{Sm|Neo|p=Japan}}, and placing 13th at {{Trn|Temple: Hermès Edition}}. | ||
*{{Sm|ShinyMark|Guatemala}} - The best Pikachu player | *{{Sm|ShinyMark|Guatemala}} - The second-best Pikachu player of all-time who has been the best Pikachu player since 2022, with results that rival ESAM's such as winning {{Trn|Diamond Dust}} and placing 3rd at {{Trn|Delfino Maza 2023}}, 5th at {{Trn|Smash Factor 9}}, and 7th at {{Trn|Collision 2023}}. He is ranked 35th on the [[LumiRank 2023]]. | ||
===Tier placement and history=== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||
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However, Pikachu noticeably lacked the results other contenders for best in the game had. ESAM largely spearheaded Pikachu's results for the first few years of the game's competitive lifespan, and despite seeing high highs, was often brought down by mediocre results. For example, ESAM saw a career-defining victory over {{Sm|MkLeo}} at {{Trn|Glitch 8.5 - Konami Code}} but underperformed at most of his other majors in 2021. The post-online metagame also saw the rise of a couple other Pikachu players such as {{Sm|H4}}, {{Sm|Neeroz}}, and {{Sm|ShinyMark}}; the latter especially has seen performances that were on par with ESAM's, which included two top 8 finishes at supermajors. These results, however, were often countered with the players' inconsistency or a lack of results from outside their region. As a result, per [[OrionRank]]'s character rankings, Pikachu was 25th in results in 2021<ref>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zTKrF1HOv70Pp8xdJKrRQy3QiMYKLTCstoVNgxymt0o</ref>, and then fell to 43rd in 2022<ref>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gRlzy4z_dpqb2ZRhGoqtbDcuvUKz_ROsMZHGegon53M</ref>, a far cry from its top tier perception. Furthermore, Pikachu's position in the post-pandemic metagame became less secure due to the increase in strong players at top level play as well as new metagame standards, with more people preferring to use characters that have easier time racking up damage and KOing, such as {{SSBU|Steve}} and {{SSBU|Kazuya}}. | However, Pikachu noticeably lacked the results other contenders for best in the game had. ESAM largely spearheaded Pikachu's results for the first few years of the game's competitive lifespan, and despite seeing high highs, was often brought down by mediocre results. For example, ESAM saw a career-defining victory over {{Sm|MkLeo}} at {{Trn|Glitch 8.5 - Konami Code}} but underperformed at most of his other majors in 2021. The post-online metagame also saw the rise of a couple other Pikachu players such as {{Sm|H4}}, {{Sm|Neeroz}}, and {{Sm|ShinyMark}}; the latter especially has seen performances that were on par with ESAM's, which included two top 8 finishes at supermajors. These results, however, were often countered with the players' inconsistency or a lack of results from outside their region. As a result, per [[OrionRank]]'s character rankings, Pikachu was 25th in results in 2021<ref>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zTKrF1HOv70Pp8xdJKrRQy3QiMYKLTCstoVNgxymt0o</ref>, and then fell to 43rd in 2022<ref>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gRlzy4z_dpqb2ZRhGoqtbDcuvUKz_ROsMZHGegon53M</ref>, a far cry from its top tier perception. Furthermore, Pikachu's position in the post-pandemic metagame became less secure due to the increase in strong players at top level play as well as new metagame standards, with more people preferring to use characters that have easier time racking up damage and KOing, such as {{SSBU|Steve}} and {{SSBU|Kazuya}}. | ||
Overall, opinions on Pikachu have varied greatly. Some players, particularly in North America, continue to argue that Pikachu is one of the best characters despite its underwhelming results due to its thereotical strength, while others, particularly in [[Japan]], believe that Pikachu is overrated due to its mediocre results compared to other top and high tier characters. | Overall, opinions on Pikachu have varied greatly. Some players, particularly in North America, continue to argue that Pikachu is one of the best characters despite its underwhelming results due to its thereotical strength, while others, particularly in [[Japan]], believe that Pikachu is overrated due to its mediocre results compared to other top and high tier characters. The clashing opinions was reflected on the first tier list, where Pikachu is ranked 13th, with the character notably having the greatest standard deviation in its tier list voting; the character was ranked in the top 5 in Latin America, and top 10 in the United States and Canada, but conversely was not even ranked in the top 25 in Japan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blog.start.gg/ultranks-first-official-ssbu-tier-list-4a35bf3dcfc3|title=UltRank’s First Official SSBU Tier List}} Note: the standard deviation is noted in the "Analysis" section, while the placements by region is noted in the "Regional Differences" section</ref> | ||
Following the first tier list, Pikachu's overall representation remained rather stagnant: although ShinyMark eventually began traveling more and became a notable top level threat, on the other hand ESAM's activity remained low while the results he did have were worse than before. With no other Pikachu players within the top 150 by the end of the year, opinions on Pikachu continued to mellow out, and as such Pikachu fell 4 spots to 17th on the second tier list, ranking in the A tier. | |||
=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: I Choose You!== | =={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: I Choose You!== | ||
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