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:''This article is about Ivysaur's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. For other uses, see [[Ivysaur]]. Also, for information about Ivysaur in regards to Pokémon Trainer, see [[Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)]], [[Squirtle (SSBB)]], and [[Charizard (SSBB)]].'' | |||
{{Infobox Character | {{Infobox Character | ||
|name = Ivysaur | |name = Ivysaur | ||
|image = [[File:Ivysaur SSBB. | |image = [[File:Ivysaur SSBB.png|200px]] | ||
|game = SSBB | |game = SSBB | ||
|shareslot = {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}<br>{{SSBB|Charizard}}<br>{{SSBB|Squirtle}} | |shareslot = {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}<br />{{SSBB|Charizard}}<br />{{SSBB|Squirtle}} | ||
|availability = [[Starter character|Starter]] | |availability = [[Starter character|Starter]] | ||
|tier = | |tier = | ||
|ranking = | |ranking = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{cquote|''A seed Pokémon that excels at attacks that cover it from above.''|cite=''Brawl'' manual description}} | |||
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'''Ivysaur''' ({{ja|フシギソウ|Fushigisō}}, ''Fushigisou'') | '''Ivysaur''' ({{ja|フシギソウ|Fushigisō}}, ''Fushigisou'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' in a sense; it is one of three Pokémon that are played through {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}, the other two being {{SSBB|Squirtle}} and {{SSBB|Charizard}}. Ivysaur originated from the original ''Pokémon'' game for Game Boy as the first evolved form of [[Bulbapedia:Bulbasaur|Bulbasaur]], one of the initial Pokémon the player can start out with at the beginning of the adventure. When Ivysaur moves, it sheds very small leaves, similar to {{SSBB|Pit}}'s feathers shedding when he jumps. | ||
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File:Pokémon Trainer Wiimote Sound.ogg|Ivysaur's selection sound | |||
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==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
Ivysaur is perhaps the most difficult Pokémon to play out of the three. It cannot overpower its foes with deadly force like Charizard can, nor can it overwhelm foes with a high rate of attack like the nimble Squirtle. | Ivysaur is perhaps the most difficult Pokémon to play out of the three. It cannot overpower its foes with deadly force like Charizard can, nor can it overwhelm foes with a high rate of attack like the nimble Squirtle. Moreover, Ivysaur is in extreme danger in any recovery situation, as it is can be edge-hogged pre/mid-tether. Finally, Ivysaur's KO moves are all quite limited and require either good mindgaming or excellent spacing to land safely. | ||
Ivysaur | Despite its flaws, Ivysaur can do well when effectively using its moveset to frustrate foes. Ivysaur has one of the best damage rackers in the game with its neutral special, [[Bullet Seed]]. Constantly spotdodging or fooling foes to land this move is a top priority for good Ivysaur play, even at higher damage percentages. One hit of the special button can often rack up an easy 30%, and upward of 50% when landed right. Ivysaur's grab game can also assist at putting it in charge - Ivysaur's vines give it one of the best pivot grabs this side of Yoshi, and its running grab sports decent range as well (the standing grab, however, has surprisingly low range and a laggy "miss" animation). Once having grabbed, Ivysaur can use either a down or forward throw to maintain control of the match. [[Razor Leaf]] also contributes with its good range, speed, and piercing capabilities, but the unpredictable flight path can cause Ivysaur trouble from time to time. Ivysaur actually has a quite good jab combo too, as it sports decent damage, begins quickly, is endless, and is a good frontal deterrent to mid-close range attackers. Ivysaur's other primary problem is its back aerial; repeated use of this move can shut down plenty of approaches, but does little damage. | ||
Ivysaur's | As previously stated, although damage is not too much of a problem, KOing can be. Ivysaur's two most KO capable smashes are powerful but slow (with its up smash as the most powerful of its kind in ''Brawl''); and the same goes for its two aerial power moves, meaning that its up aerial telegraphs itself almost as much as {{SSBB|Zelda}}'s, and its forward aerial only begins to KO at around 130%. Their primary faults are laggy landings should they not end in time. A sweetspotted [[Vine Whip]] can make for a superb surprise KO, but its set trajectory is rarely ideal, and being an up-special, it is dangerous to use in midair. Ivysaur can pop off a dash attack for a quick and rather powerful headbutt KO, but getting shielded makes it risky. Getting KO's is worsened by the Pokémon Trainer stamina trait, should Ivysaur get tired, and Ivysaur is also burdened with its weakness to fire-based knockback. While Squirtle is the only character in the game to do water-based knockback (discounting Mario with his [[F.L.U.D.D.]]), there are many more characters than just Charizard who utilize fire-based knockback in their more powerful moves ({{SSBB|R.O.B.}}, {{SSBB|Ike}}, {{SSBB|Luigi}}, {{SSBB|Snake}}, {{SSBB|Mario}}, {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}}, [[Mr. Game and Watch (SSBB)|Mr. Game & Watch]], etc.), and have an easier time KO'ing Ivysaur as a result (one of the most notorious examples of this is Luigi with his [[Fire Jump Punch]], who can KO Ivysaur at as low as 40%.). It also has quite a long rolling dodge animation, making it vulnerable to punishment by an opponent. | ||
Ivysaur's worst weaknesses, though, are its atrocious air game and recovery. Ivysaur has a tough time using aerials against opponents offensively, and is frequently at risk to being pushed to the edge while airborne. Its back aerial and neutral aerial can help alleviate the defensive issue, but the neutral aerial has low range while its back aerial requires it to be facing away from the opponent, which can't always be done when already in the air. Ivysaur has very slow air speed, which also hurts its aerial game. The result is that anytime Ivysaur is off the stage, the Pokémon is in a bad tactical position and is generally forced to either begin edge games with Vine Whip and back/neutral air, or to simply get back to the stage (the safer option). While its midair jump is decent, Ivysaur relies on its [[tether recovery]] to return to the stage due to its poor air speed, but can easily be [[edgehog]]ged while attempting to use the Vine Whip to recover, although this can be prevented by shooting a [[Razor Leaf]] to clear the edge-hog off the stage. | |||
In | In the end, Ivysaur can best be described as a poor version of Olimar; both are great at racking up the damage close-in and at irritating at mid-long range, but Olimar has a much easier time landing KO's with his superior (and almost-always disjointed) attack options, including better smashes, better aerials, and a better grab. | ||
==Moveset== | ==Moveset== | ||
{{MovesetTable | {{MovesetTable | ||
|game= | |game=SSBBB | ||
|neutralcount=2 | |neutralcount=2 | ||
|neutralinf=y | |neutralinf=y | ||
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|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|16}} | |fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|16}} | ||
|fsmashdesc=Ivysaur plants its vines on the ground and launches its body forward. Can be angled. | |fsmashdesc=Ivysaur plants its vines on the ground and launches its body forward. Can be angled. | ||
|usmashname= | |usmashname= | ||
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|17}} | |usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|17}} | ||
|usmashdesc=Ivysaur launches a burst of spores from its bulb. It is the strongest up smash in terms of knockback and has decent range. | |usmashdesc=Ivysaur launches a burst of spores from its bulb. It is the strongest up smash in terms of knockback and has decent range. | ||
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|dairname= | |dairname= | ||
|dairdmg=10% (sourspot), 8% (sweetspot) | |dairdmg=10% (sourspot), 8% (sweetspot) | ||
|dairdesc=Turns upside-down and shoots a burst of gas out of its bulb that's similar to its up aerial but deals slightly less knockback. There is a sweetspot at the bulb that [[meteor smash]]es opponents | |dairdesc=Turns upside-down and shoots a burst of gas out of its bulb that's similar to its up aerial but deals slightly less knockback. There is a sweetspot at the bulb that [[meteor smash]]es airborne opponents. | ||
|grabname= | |grabname= | ||
|grabdesc=Stretches its vines and binds the opponent. | |grabdesc=Stretches its vines and binds the opponent. | ||
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|ssdesc=Ivysaur shoots a large single leaf, which can hit multiple foes. The leaf can travel faster if the [[control stick]] is tapped. | |ssdesc=Ivysaur shoots a large single leaf, which can hit multiple foes. The leaf can travel faster if the [[control stick]] is tapped. | ||
|usname=Vine Whip | |usname=Vine Whip | ||
|usdmg= | |usdmg=7-13% (ground), 11% (air), 13% (air sweetspot) | ||
|usdesc=Ivysaur shoots a vine diagonally upwards, which works as a [[tether recovery]]. Ivysaur will gain | |usdesc=Ivysaur shoots a vine diagonally upwards, which works as a [[tether recovery]]. Ivysaur will also gain some slight boost in the when used in the air. | ||
|dsname=Pokémon Change | |dsname=Pokémon Change | ||
|dsdmg=0% | |dsdmg=0% | ||
|dsdesc=The {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} calls Ivysaur back by throwing a Poké Ball and then sends out {{SSBB|Charizard}}. | |dsdesc=The {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} calls Ivysaur back by throwing a Poké Ball and then sends out {{SSBB|Charizard}}. | ||
|fsname=Triple Finish | |fsname=Triple Finish | ||
|fsdmg=1% ( | |fsdmg=1% (Solarbeam) | ||
|fsdesc=The {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} sends out both {{SSBB|Charizard}} and {{SSBB|Squirtle}} and all three | |fsdesc=The {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} sends out both {{SSBB|Charizard}} and {{SSBB|Squirtle}} and all three of them perform a combination attack. | ||
}} | }} | ||
=== | ===[[Taunt]]s=== | ||
*Up - Spins its bud, and shakes off some leaves. | |||
*Side - Stands on front legs and walks around while saying "Saur, Ivysaur". | |||
*Down - It spins around and extends its vines doing a dance, it throws around some leaves while saying "Ivy, Ivy". | |||
===[[ | ===[[Victory Theme]]=== | ||
An excerpt from the main theme of the ''Pokémon'' series. | |||
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== | ==In [[competitive play]]== | ||
===Matchups=== | |||
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==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]== | ==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]== | ||
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While in the ruins, {{SSBB|Lucas}} and Pokémon Trainer discover Ivysaur in [[trophy]] form at the end of a torch-lit hallway. Pokémon Trainer then easily captures it, adding it to his team. Since Ivysaur is not seen again in a cutscene, it is the only character that is not seen outside of its trophy form during cutscenes in ''The Subspace Emissary'' (not counting the credits). | |||
== | ==Trophy== | ||
Ivysaur's trophy is obtained by clearing {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} with Pokémon Trainer and delivering the final hit to {{SSBB|Master Hand}} with Ivysaur. | |||
[[File:Ivysaur - Brawl Trophy.png|100px|thumb|Ivysaur's trophy in ''Brawl'']] | |||
===Description=== | |||
''A Seed Pokémon that is the evolved form of Bulbasaur. It has a flower bulb on its back, the weight of which has made it develop strong legs and hips. If the blossom gets too big, the Pokémon can't stand on two legs alone. At a certain level, it evolves into Venusaur. When this happens, the bulb absorbs nutrients and blossoms into a large-petaled flower.'' | |||
{{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Red/Blue|console2=GBA|game2=Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen}} | |||
Ivysaur's trophy is obtained by clearing {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} with | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Unlike other characters, when Ivysaur crouches repetitively, the animation doesn't completely finish; the bud on its back will stand up straight. | *Unlike other characters, when Ivysaur crouches repetitively, the animation doesn't completely finish; the bud on its back will stand up straight. | ||
*If characters try to grab Ivysaur, they will be grabbing its bud even when grabbing in front of it. | *If characters try to grab Ivysaur, they will be grabbing its bud even when grabbing in front of it. | ||
*Ivysaur is one of the only characters who never uses | *Ivysaur is one of the only characters who never uses its hands for any attack (including grabs), the other being Yoshi (though Yoshi still uses items with his hands). | ||
* | *It is never explained why Ivysaur is a trophy in the SSE, nor why it is in the Ruins in the first place. | ||
*According to the Pokédex, Ivysaur is supposed to weigh a mere 28.7 pounds. Despite this, Ivysaur is one of the heavier characters in ''Brawl'' with a weight value of 100, which is as heavy as {{SSBB|Lucario}}, a Pokémon that is supposed to weigh more than four times as much as Ivysaur. | |||
*According to the Pokédex, Ivysaur is supposed to weigh a mere 28.7 pounds | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[ | *[http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/characters/pokemon_trainer.html Pokémon Trainer's page at ''Smash Bros DOJO!!''] | ||
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