Editing Olimar (SSB4)

:''This article is about Olimar's appearance in Super Smash Bros. 4. For other uses, see [[Captain Olimar]] and [[Pikmin (species)]].''

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'''Olimar''' ({{ja|ピクミン＆オリマー|Pikumin & Orimā}}, ''Pikmin & Olimar'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. His reappearance to the series was announced in a [[List of Director's Room Miiverse posts|Director's Room Miiverse post]] on July 12, 2013, which also commemorated ''{{s|pikipedia|Pikmin 3}}'' being released in Japan on the following day. '''[[Alph]]''' ({{ja|ピクミン＆アルフ|Pikumin & Arufu}}, ''Pikmin & Alph''), one of the three {{s|pikipedia|leader}}s in ''Pikmin 3'', was revealed as an [[Alternate costume|alternative character]] in a Director's Room Miiverse post on September 11, 2014.

 

 

The Pikmin also grant Olimar a potent [[grab]] game: each of them function as [[Grab#Tether grabs|disjointed grabs]]; White Pikmin-based pummel is tied with {{SSB4|Shulk}}'s [[Monado Arts|Buster]]-boosted pummel as the most damaging in the game; Blue Pikmin-based up throw is a viable KOing option at high percents; and Red Pikmin-based down throw is a very reliable combo starter even at high percents. Lastly, his new [[up special move]], [[Winged Pikmin]], functions as a maneuverable, flight-based [[recovery]] that can be performed regardless of whether or not Olimar has Pikmin equipped,<ref name="Direct">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xUWnQu2Grs Super Smash Bros. Direct 4.8.2014]</ref> which makes them vastly superior to [[Pikmin Chain]]'s [[tether recovery]].

 

However, Olimar's active Pikmin count has now been halved from six to three due to the limitations to [[Nintendo 3DS]]' hardware,<ref name="Direct"/> which considerably weakens the [[camp]]ing strategies he relied on in ''Brawl''. The Pikmin themselves have also been weakened in a few, yet noticeable ways: Red, Yellow, Blue, and Purple Pikmin have less [[hit points]], which is further compounded by them and White Pikmin dying faster while separated from Olimar. Each kind of Pikmin have also had the majority of their damage outputs lowered, and suffer from somewhat flawed [[artificial intelligence]]. Olimar also retains his slow overall mobility; his aerial mobility is especially problematic, as it renders him susceptible to [[juggling]] despite his light weight, and causes him to flounder against speed demons, such as {{SSB4|Sonic}} and {{SSB4|Fox}}. By extension, Olimar suffers from poor endurance: the combination of his light [[weight]] and low [[gravity]] leaves him vulnerable to early KOs, which is further pronounced by the loss of [[momentum canceling]] and the introduction of [[rage]]. Finally, his offense is still burdened by slow attacking speed and an over-reliance on Pikmin.

 

 

==Attributes==

Olimar is a small and floaty [[weight|lightweight]] with overall slow mobility. In turn, he has a slow [[walk]]ing speed, below average [[dash]]ing and [[falling speed]]s, his [[air speed]] is the fourth slowest, and is tied with {{SSB4|Peach}} for the fourth lowest [[gravity]]. However, his [[air acceleration]] and [[traction]] are both above average, while his [[jump]] and [[double jump]] are both average. Olimar's playstyle is almost identical to how it was in ''Brawl'': he has retained the overwhelming majority of his moveset and animations, yet some moves have been slightly modified. Much like in his [[Pikmin (universe)|home series]], Olimar's extremely meager offensive prowess forces him to be reliant on instructing his multi-colored Pikmin to withdraw this glaring flaw. As a result, almost all of his moveset involves Pikmin; this, in turn, can result in his moveset being useful or useless depending on whether or not he has Pikmin. When Olimar has Pikmin, he possesses arguably one of the most unique playstyles in the game, thanks to the Pikmin functioning as both projectiles and separate characters, much like how [[Rosalina & Luma (SSB4)|Luma functions alongside Rosalina]].

 

 

 

With all things considered, Olimar has one of the most damaging playstyles among the cast, as he is able to KO nearly any character in a short period with wise usage of his Pikmin. For example, Pikmin Throw allots him a large array of options for offense, as it can both zone and get opponents to KO percents quickly; when the thrown Pikmin are not shaken off, they can rack up 10%-30% in a matter of seconds, forcing opponents to carefully plan their approach. Olimar can also have up to three Pikmin at a time in his lineup, which, despite its aforementioned halving since ''Brawl'', can be hard for an opponent to maintain track of, especially with each color boasting unique attributes. Despite being a lightweight, his smash attacks are fairly quick and, while using Red and Purple Pikmin, boast impressive power.

 

 

However, Olimar has noticeable flaws. Chief among them is his slow mobility, which causes speed demons to easily outpace him, such as {{SSB4|Sonic}} and {{SSB4|Captain Falcon}}. As Olimar is a slow character, speed demons can easily catch up and punish him if he tries to retreat to pluck more Pikmin, while Olimar himself finds trouble approaching. In addition, Olimar's poor mobility also makes it difficult to create space to pluck more Pikmin, which is especially prevelant with speed demons. Due to all excluding White Pikmin having less [[hit points]] than in ''Brawl'', Pikmin are also susceptible to dying faster. Similar to {{SSB4|Kirby}}, Olimar is also burdened with poor aerial mobility, as his slow [[Air speed|air]] and [[falling speed]]s make him easy to juggle and, when coupled with his light [[weight]], to KO. The latter also becomes more prevelant with the existence of [[rage]], since damaged opponents can send Olimar flying even further. Meanwhile, Olimar's poor endurance prevents him from gaining effective advantages of it. Furthermore, the latter is also another noticeable issue: Olimar is vulnerable to early KOs because of his light weight and floatiness. This is further compounded by his Pikmin-based aerials being burdened with low [[priority]], which makes them extremely difficult to use against edge-guarders.

 

 

 

 

 

In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', Olimar was considered to be a top-tier character, typically being perceived as a top 5-to-top 3 character. This was primarily due to the effectiveness of his [[Pikmin]]: Olimar possessed six Pikmin available in his disposal, and they overall gave him incredible [[camping]] potential. Olimar could easily abuse his [[Pikmin Throw]] to restrain his opponents out due to the amount of Pikmin he could have out and even at close-ranged proximity, Olimar still possessed strong tools. His damage-output was exceptionally high, especially with certain Pikmin, his [[smash attack]]s were exceptionally effective, his aerials were powerful, he had a strong grab game with an exceptionally quick and long-ranged [[grab]] in addition to possessing [[combo]] and [[KO]] [[throw]]s depending on the Pikmin equipped, and he even had a solid defensive option with [[Pikmin Order]]. Olimar also had rather respectable KO power, with his Purple and Red Pikmin (in some situations) being particularly powerful. While he did suffer from poor mobility, limited [[approach]]ing options, a slew of multi-hitting attacks which could be avoided with [[SDI]], and he had an extremely exploitable [[recovery]], these weaknesses failed to impair Olimar too much. Altogether, these factors made Olimar an incredibly dominant character on-stage, making it exceptionally difficult for most of the cast to deal with Olimar. As a result, Olimar has naturally seen a mixture of [[buff]]s and [[nerf]]s in the transition to ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', although due to his top-tier status in the previous game, he has been noticeably nerfed overall.

 

The most glaring downgrade includes the halving of his Pikmin, counting from six to three due to the limitations of the [[Nintendo 3DS]]' processing power. As a result, this drastically lowers his general damage output, as well as his [[camp]]ing potential, especially since [[Pikmin Throw]] deals less damage (especially with [[White Pikmin]]). Both Olimar and his Pikmin's endurance are also worse: as Olimar himself is [[weight|lighter]] and his signature Pikmin (excluding White Pikmin) have less [[hit points|HP]], and they die faster if they are separated from Olimar. The removal of [[meteor cancel]]ing also significantly hinders Olimar's endurance against [[meteor smash]]es, and the changes to [[hitstun canceling]] is considered a double-edged sword for Olimar: they indirectly removed [[momentum canceling]], so this means Olimar is much more susceptible to early KOs and combos, with the latter being further pronounced by Olimar's aforementioned lighter weight and the introduction of [[rage]], yet it also drastically improves Olimar's [[combo]] game as well, especially with his throws.

 

Olimar's [[smash attack]]s have seen various downgrades: they can all be [[reflection|reflected]]; [[forward smash]] has a shorter duration; and his [[down smash]] deals less knockback; [[up smash]], however, has been nerfed the largest among all of Olimar's smash attacks: not only is it much laggier, possessing increased startup and much more ending lag, but it also suffers from decreased range and power, significantly hindering its utility. Olimar's [[aerial attack]]s also deal significantly less damage, with [[forward aerial|forward]] and [[down aerial]], in particular, being significantly weaker. Olimar's [[grab]] game was also weakened: his grabs suffer from shorter duration, considerably less [[range]] to the point of no longer being the longest-reaching grabs in ''Smash 4'', and his standing and dash grabs are significantly laggier, forcing Olimar to rely on his nerfed [[pivot grab]] more often, which is further compounded by Olimar's worse frame-data and damage-racking capabilities. His [[throw]]s with Blue and especially Purple Pikmin are also weaker, which impairs his ability to KO opponents with his throws, especially relative to the cast. Lastly, [[Pikmin Order]] has significantly decreased [[super armor]], hindering both its safety and overall versatility. Finally, Olimar's [[hurtbox]] is now modeled as a giant orb around him instead of being modeled as multiple hurtboxes around his virtual attire, thus making him drastically easier to hit and, most notoriously, [[shield stab]], especially horizontally.

 

 

Aside from Olimar's Pikmin, Olimar also heavily benefits from ''Smash 4''{{'}}s adjusted mechanics: although the removal of [[edge momentum shifting]], in combination of the removal of [[glide toss]]ing and [[DACUS]] has drastically hindered approaches (especially with [[item]]s), including Olimar himself, Olimar still retains an excellent amount of approaching options, especially with Pikmin Throw and his [[aerial attack]]s, so his approach is hindered the least among all characters in the game. The universal growth to mobility also improves Olimar's approach. However, Olimar holds the dubious distinction of being the only character whose [[air speed]] remains intact, making it much slower relative to the cast. This is especially detrimental since other characters have received increases to their air speeds at varying degrees. The removal of [[meteor canceling]] compensates for Olimar's weakened [[meteor smash]] in his [[down aerial]]. The weakening of [[shield]]s has improved Olimar's pressure and [[shield break]]ing capabilities against shields via his Pikmin-based attacks, while not compromising his own defensive game due to Olimar's respectable [[out of shield]] game and retaining his high [[traction]]. This is thanks to latched Pikmin becoming better at damaging an opponent's shield, while the low ending lag on his smash attacks makes them even less punishable on shield, thanks to the increased [[shieldstun]]. The introduction of [[frame canceling]] has further improved both the safety of Olimar's aerial attacks and approach, allowing it to compensate for the high [[landing lag]] on Olimar's aerial attacks. Finally, the introduction of [[rage]] drastically improves Olimar's KO power when equipping the right Pikmin for KOs, although this does not compensate for Olimar's reduced weight and the Pikmin's lowered HP.

 

Overall, while Olimar's recovery and mobility have been improved significantly, Olimar's other flaws were unaddressed and his strengths were significantly toned down, causing his flaws to be more detrimental. Despite this, Olimar has nevertheless retained most of his useful strengths from ''Brawl'', in combination of maintaining notable buffs from ''SSB4''{{'}}s updates, thus remaining an above-average character. However, Olimar's buffs have failed to compensate for his more severe nerfs and the changes to the game's mechanics do not benefit Olimar as much as some other returning veterans, which has led to him to be considered one of the most nerfed characters during the initial transition from ''Brawl'', alongside {{SSB4|King Dedede}}, {{SSB4|Meta Knight}}, {{SSB4|Falco}}, {{SSB4|Wario}} and {{SSB4|Marth}} (during the initial release). As a result, Olimar is still a viable character, albeit not to the degree as in ''Brawl''.

*{{change|Olimar's design is now a combination of his traditional appearances in ''{{s|pikipedia|Pikmin 3}}'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. His slightly smaller nose; helmet's {{s|pikipedia|whistle}} and gray collar; gloves' gray trims; and spacesuit's red and blue connectors are from ''Pikmin 3'', whereas his spacesuit's rivets and three connectors are from ''Brawl''. The aesthetic used in ''SSB4'' has also resulted in Olimar's spacesuit being sleeker, and his boots' red trim; his [[wikipedia:Primary Life Support System|life-support system]]'s stripe; and his gloves and {{s|pikipedia|Hocotate Freight}} patches being more vibrant, as well as the antenna's light glowing more brighter.}}

*{{change|Olimar's white and green [[alternate costume]]s have been updated. The former's suit is now gray and its gloves are now blue, instead of both being white, while the latter's sleeves and boots are now green instead of white and red, respectively. Instead of receiving new alternate costumes, [[Alph]] makes an appearance as an alternate character,<ref name=OlimarSSB4>[http://www.sourcegaming.info/2015/07/29/plucky-little-guys-olimar-and-alph-in-smash-4/ Plucky Little Guys: Olimar and Alph in Smash 4]</ref> complete with his own respective alternate costumes.}}

*{{change|The Pikmin's proportions are now significantly more in-line with their appearances in ''Pikmin 3''.}}

*{{change|{{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}}Pikmin now have more limited cosmetics, as their leaves do not [[pikipedia:Maturity|turn into buds or flowers]]. Additionally, if two or three Pikmin stand in the same spot in Olimar's lineup, it can produce [[:File:MeshedPikmin.jpg|odd results]] and make it difficult to tell which Pikmin will be used next. Lastly, their idle animations are all synchronized, presumably to avoid any unnecessary hardware strain. This is not present in {{GameIcon|ssb4-wiiu}}.}}

*{{buff|The Pikmin at the head of the line now possesses a visual indicator in the form of a player-colored arrowhead above it. This allows the player to better visualize which Pikmin will be used next.}}

 

**{{nerf|Olimar is [[Weight|lighter]] (82 → 79), worsening his endurance.}}

**{{buff|[[Roll]]s have less [[ending lag]] (FAF 33 → 30).}}

**{{nerf|[[Spot dodge]] has less [[intangibility]] (frames 3-20 → 3-17) and more ending lag (FAF 26 → 27).}}

**{{buff|[[Air dodge]] has less startup lag (frame 4 → 3) and ending lag (FAF 40 → 33).}}

**{{buff|The changes to aerial [[grab release]]s benefits Olimar as he is less susceptible to follow-ups out of an [[air release]].}}

**{{nerf|Due to the limitations of the [[Nintendo 3DS]]' processing power,<ref>[http://sourcegaming.info/2015/07/09/i-answer-some-questions-sakurai-famitsu-column-vol-461-464/ "I Answer Some Questions" Sakurai Famitsu column vol. 461-464, on Ice Climbers, clones, and Smash Run]</ref> the maximum Pikmin count has been halved (6 → 3). <ref name="Direct"/>}} This significantly weakens his [[camp]]ing game and damage-racking capabilities.

**{{change|Pikmin are now plucked in a set cycle (Red → Yellow → Blue → White → Purple), instead of being random and based on [[terrain]].<ref name="Direct"/> This means Olimar no longer has to depend on certain types of terrain in order to pluck certain Pikmin. However, this also makes it significantly less frequent to have two or more of the same kinds of Pikmin at once, especially when combined with the reduced maximum Pikmin-count.}}

**{{nerf|Pikmin now have somewhat flawed [[artificial intelligence]]. As a result, they can potentially fly out of line if Olimar moves too quickly, which prevents combos or follow-ups from being performed effectively. However, this is significantly less prevalent in the {{GameIcon|ssb4-u}} version, as their flawed AI only occurs at edges.}}

**{{buff|The Pikmin's safespot distance from Olimar has decreased (6 → 4), making them follow Olimar sooner.}}

***{{nerf|However, there is also a shorter distance between the Pikmin's own safespots (6 → 4).}}

**{{buff|Pikmin follow the previous aerial velocity for a shorter period of time (15 frames → 8).}}

**{{nerf|All Pikmin, excluding White Pikmin, have decreased [[hit points|HP]] (9 (Red/Yellow)/14 (Blue)/15 (Purple) → 8 (R/Y)/11 (B)/13 (P)). Pikmin separated from Olimar also die faster.}}

**{{buff|All Pikmin have increased maximum [[walking]]/[[running]] speeds (2.4 (Red/Yellow/Blue)/3 (White)/1.5 (Purple) → 3 (R/Y/B)/4 (W)/1.7 (P)).}}

**{{buff|All Pikmin have increased walking/running acceleration (0.075 (Red/Yellow/Blue)/0.12 (White)/0.5 (Purple) → 0.1 (R/Y/B)/0.135 (W)/0.8 (P)).}}

**{{change|Olimar's neutral attack has been redesigned: the [[pikipedia:Upgrade#Rocket Fist|Rocket Fist]]'s {{s|wikipedia|one-two combo}}.}}

**{{nerf|Neutral attack has a shorter duration (frames 4-7 (hit 1)/ 8-10 (hit 1 antenna)/4-6 (hit 2) → 4 (hit 1 clean)/5 (hit 1 late)/4-5 (hit 2)).}}

**{{buff|The first hit has increased set knockback (10 (base), 10 (set), 80 (scaling) → 0/(40/30/35)/80).}}

**{{buff|The first hit now provides a late hit, which deals more damage on Olimar's fist (3% → 4%).}}

***{{nerf|However, this also remove's the farmost-hitbox's ability to [[lock]].}}

**{{nerf|The first hit has smaller hitboxes (4u/4u → 2.5u/3u (clean)/2.5u/3.5u (late)) and it now consists of static-hitboxes, which overall do not reach as far as the previous hitboxes.}}

**{{nerf|The second hit deals less damage (5% → 4%/3%) without full compensation on its knockback scaling (75 → 80).}}

**{{nerf|The second hit's antenna-hitbox has been removed, which, in turn:}}

**{{buff|Up tilt's looping hits' left-side hitbox now launches opponents towards Olimar (70° → 120°). When combined with the weakening of [[SDI]], this allows up tilt to connect more consistently, especially if the opponent is behind Olimar.}}

***{{nerf|Shortens its duration (frame 6/8/10/12/14/16/18/20 → 6/8/10/12/14/16), which also further increases the move's ending lag, along with its longer total duration.}}

***{{nerf|Reduces its damages, especially when combined with each individual hit's lower damage (11% → 7.6%).}}

**{{nerf|The looping hit's head-hitbox is smaller (5.5u → 5u) and the antenna-hitbox has been removed, significantly reducing the move's vertical range, although the head-hitbox has decreased set knockback (30 → 20) to partially compensate.}}

**{{nerf|Down tilt's antenna-hitbox has been removed, which in turn:}}

***{{nerf|Shortens its duration (frames 6-12/16-22 → 6-12).}}

***{{buff|However, this also means that Olimar can no longer suffer from additional [[hitlag]] by landing the antenna-hitbox, preventing the move from sustaining more ending lag in some situations.}}

*{{nerf|All of Olimar's smash attacks can now be [[reflect]]ed, hindering their reliability against certain characters, especially against those with [[reflection|reflectors]].}}

**{{buff|When forward smash is performed on a vertical slope, Pikmin now fly parallel to the slope, instead of directly into it.}}

**{{change|Forward smash no longer causes Pikmin to fly off edges unless it is initiated close to an edge. This makes it safer to utilize Pikmin near ledges, but hinders their ability to hit opponents below platforms or off-stage.}}

**{{nerf|Forward smash without [[Purple Pikmin]] has a much shorter duration (frames 11-15 (clean)/16-22 (mid)/23-47 (late) → 11-14/15-20/21-29).}}

**{{buff|The mid-hitbox deals slightly more knockback (20 (base), 90 (scaling) → 33/86).}}

**{{buff|Yellow Pikmin-based forward smash deals more knockback (10 (base), 96 (scaling) → 33/94 (clean), 20/90 → 33/94 (mid/late)), improving its KO potential, especially the clean hit when combined with its increased damage.}}

**{{buff|White Pikmin-based forward smash deals more damage (9% (clean)/6% (mid)/3% (late) → 11.6%/8%/4.8%) and knockback (10 (base), 80 (scaling) → 33/94 (clean), 15/80 → 33/94 (late)).}}

**{{change|Purple Pikmin-based forward smash now launches opponents horizontally (70° → 361°), now matching the other variants of forward smash.}}

**{{buff|Purple Pikmin-based up smash has a longer duration (frames 8-9 (clean)/10-12 (mid)/13-16 (late) → 12-13/14-16/17-22), now matching the other variants.}}

**{{change|Pikmin will now always fly off edges after down smash is performed, as opposed to only happening if Olimar is very close to an edge.}}

**{{change|Down smash has a lower bonus [[trip]] chance (40% → 20%) although due to its angle remaining unchanged, this does not affect the move.}}

**{{buff|Red Pikmin down smash deals more damage (13% (clean)/10% (late) → 13.2%/10.8%).}}

**{{nerf|Red Pikmin down smash deals less knockback (30 (base), 97 (scaling) → 32/81 (clean), 22/95 → 25/81 (late)), hindering its KO potential despite its increased damage.}}

**{{buff|The late hit deals more damage (8% → 9%) without full compensation on its knockback (10 (base), 100 (scaling) → 25/89), improving its KO potential.}}

**{{nerf|Yellow Pikmin down smash has smaller hitboxes (6u/6u → 5.625u/5.625u).}}

**{{nerf|The clean hit deals less knockback (30 (base), 100 (scaling) → 32/89).}}

**{{buff|White Pikmin down smash deals more damage (6% (clean)/4% (late) → 8.8%/7.2%) without full compensation on its knockback (30 (base), 100 (scaling) → 32/89 (clean), 10/100 → 25/89 (late)), improving its KO potential.}}

**{{buff|The clean hit has a longer duration (frames 10-12 → 10-13), now matching the other variants.}}

**{{nerf|Purple Pikmin down smash deals less knockback (30 (base), 100 (scaling) → 32/72 (clean), 10/100 → 0/72 (late)), greatly hindering its KO potential despite its increased damage and the late hit's lower launch angle.}}

 

**{{buff|The changes to hitstun canceling/DI improve neutral aerial's combo potential after landing with the move.}}

**{{change|Forward aerial now uses one extended hitbox which covers the Pikmin rather than three normal hitboxes.}}

**{{nerf|Red Pikmin-based forward aerial deals much less damage (15% → 10.2%) and knockback (25 (base), 88 (scaling) → 32/82), greatly hindering its KO potential.}}

**{{nerf|Red Pikmin-based back aerial deals marginally less damage compared to its previous sweetspot (13% → 12.96%).}}

**{{nerf|Yellow Pikmin-based back aerial deals less damage compared to its previous sweetspot (12% → 10.8%).}}

**{{buff|Yellow Pikmin-based back aerial deals more knockback (20 (base), 91 (scaling) → 30/98), improving its KO potential despite its lower damage.}}

*[[Up aerial]]:

**{{change|Olimar has a new up aerial: he swings a Pikmin directly above him, with the move now consisting of a single hit.}}

***{{nerf|This also gives the move an overall shorter duration, despite it no longer having gaps between its hitboxes (frame 8/10/12/14/16/18/20 → 8-15).}}

***{{nerf|This also gives the move more ending lag as its total duration was unchanged.}}

**{{buff|Up aerial launches opponents at a higher angle compared to the previous final hit (76° → 95°).}}

**{{nerf|Yellow Pikmin-based up aerial deals much less damage (2% (hits 1-6/4% (hit 7)/16% (total) → 9%).}}

***{{buff|However, its knockback was not fully compensated compared to the previous final hit (70 (base), 110 (scaling) → 50/92), significantly improving its KO potential.}}

*Blue Pikmin:

**{{nerf|Blue Pikmin-based up aerial deals drastically less damage (3% (hits 1-6/4% (hit 7)/22% (total) → 9%).}}

**{{nerf|White Pikmin-based up aerial deals much less damage (1% (hits 1-6/3% (hit 7)/9% (total) → 7.2%).}}

***{{buff|However, its knockback scaling was not fully compensated compared to the previous final hit (110 → 92), significantly improving its KO potential.}}

**{{nerf|Purple Pikmin-based up aerial deals much less damage (3% (hits 1-6/4% (hit 7)/22% (total) → 12.6%).}}

***{{buff|However, its knockback was not fully compensated compared to the previous final hit (70 (base), 110 (scaling) → 50/82), significantly improving its KO potential.}}

*[[Down aerial]]:

**{{buff|Down aerial's meteor smashing hitbox without Yellow Pikmin is slightly larger (3.5u → 3.7u) and it is now extended.}}

***{{buff|However, its late hit no longer consists of drastically weaker hitboxes, with the move just losing its meteor smash hitbox instead. This makes the move much stronger during frames 12-15 of its duration regardless of the Pikmin used.}}

**{{nerf|Down aerial's non-meteor smashing hitbox launches opponents at a higher angle (361° → 50°).}}

**{{nerf|The meteor smashing hitbox is smaller (5u → 4.625u).}}

**{{nerf|The clean hit deals much less damage (14% → 9%) and knockback (30 (base), 100 (scaling) → (10/30)/99), greatly hindering its KO potential.}}

***{{buff|However, the move also deals more damage (6% → 9%) and much more knockback (10 (base), 70 (scaling) → 30/99) during frames 12-15 of its duration.}}

**{{nerf|The clean hit deals less damage (8% → 7.2%) and knockback (30 (base), 100 (scaling) → (10/30)/99), hindering its KO potential.}}

***{{buff|However, the move also deals more damage (4% → 7.2%) and much more knockback (10 (base), 70 (scaling) → 30/99) during frames 12-15 of its duration.}}

 

*{{nerf|The removal of [[chain grab]]bing has hindered up and down throw's damage-racking potential.}}

*[[Up throw]]:

**{{nerf|Purple Pikmin-based up throw deals less damage (11% → 8%) and knockback (55 (base), 100 (scaling) → 80/65), greatly hindering its KO potential. It is no longer the strongest up throw in the game or even the strongest version of Olimar's up throw.}}

**{{nerf|Down throw's hitbox has more startup lag (frame 15 → 23 (red/yellow/blue/white)/22 (purple)).}}

***{{nerf|In the case of Yellow and Purple Pikmin, however, its total duration was overcompensated, giving these variants more ending lag, especially with Purple Pikmin.}}

**{{nerf|Red Pikmin-based down throw deals less damage (9% → 6.6%).}}

***{{buff|However, its knockback was not compensated. When combined with the throw's lower ending lag and the changes to hitstun canceling/DI, this greatly improves its combo potential beyond low percents.}}

***{{nerf|However, these changes also hinder down throw's followup potential at higher percents, while also still being too weak to KO at realistic percents.}}

**{{buff|White Pikmin-based down throw deals more damage (6% → 8%).}}

***{{nerf|However, this also greatly hinders its KO potential, no longer being a viable KO throw at very high percents.}}

***{{nerf|However, there is a longer period of time where Olimar is vulenrable before the hitbox comes out (1 frame → 2).}}

**{{nerf|Edge attack has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 17-21 (clean)/22-23 (late) → 19-21).}}

**{{nerf|Trip attack now uses one extended hitbox rather than multiple normal hitboxes, which decreases the move's range overall.}}

**{{buff|Using Pikmin Pluck while near the edge will no longer propel Pikmin over the edge, significantly improving its reliability when used near edges.}}

**{{buff|Pikmin Pluck's speed is now consistent regardless of the terrain, making Olimar pluck Pikmin faster on rocky, dirty, metallic and icy terrains.}}

***{{nerf|However, this also makes Olimar pluck Pikmin slower on cloth terrains.}}

**{{buff|Purple Pikmin Throw now has a hitbox against boss enemies which deals more damage (6% → 9.1%), is larger (2.2u → 4.5u) and deals more knockback (60 (base), 50 (scaling) → 40/90).}}

**{{change|Pikmin fly off of the opponent much faster once they have finished attacking the opponent (0.6 → 1.3). This makes them fly further after but also makes them land later, giving them more lag.}}

**{{nerf|Pikmin Throw deals less damage when thrown without Purple Pikmin (9% (red)/7% (yellow/blue)/6% (white) → 7.8%/6.5%/5.2%), with Red Pikmin throw also having decreased knockback scaling (100 → 92), hindering its effectiveness against boss battles.}}

***{{nerf|When combined with Olimar's reduced maximum Pikmin count, this significantly hinders Pikmin Throw's damage-racking and camping potential, in addition to making the move more committal to use overall.}}

**{{buff|Olimar has a new up special, Winged Pikmin. Unlike [[Pikmin Chain]] which was a tether recovery, Winged Pikmin is a maneuverable, fuel-based recovery. Winged Pikmin can cover significantly more distance, it can be controlled and Olimar can cancel it by using an aerial (similarly to [[Robo Burner]], with the exception of Olimar being put into free-fall after using an aerial).}}

***{{buff|Altogether, these traits combined with the removal of edge-hogging make Winged Pikmin a significantly safer, more versatile and less predictable and exploitable recovery move compared to Pikmin Chain.}}

**{{change|Compared to Pikmin Chain, Winged Pikmin are more effective when Olimar has less Pikmin, and less effective when he has more Pikmin.}}

***{{buff|Because of this, Olimar can more safely use Pikmin Throw while recovering to offensively challenge his opponent, as it will now improve his up special's recovering potential rather than reducing it.}}

**{{nerf|Unlike Pikmin Chain, Winged Pikmin lacks a hitbox, preventing it from being useable as a long-ranged anti-air or as a powerful [[stage spike]] option.}}

**{{nerf|Winged Pikmin no longer [[auto-cancel]]s before Olimar enters free-fall, making it riskier to land with.}}

*[[Pikmin Order]]:

**{{nerf|Pikmin Order's [[super armor]] has much more startup lag with a much shorter duration (frames 2-16 → 6-12), significantly hindering its safety.}}

**{{change|Pikmin Order's animation has slightly changed. Olimar's hand no longer goes through his helmet when he {{s|pikipedia|whistle}}s.}}

*[[End of Day]]:

**{{buff|End of Day slows down time more (4x → 5x) and for a longer period of time (30 frames → 40) when it is activated.}}

**{{buff|End of Day has much less startup lag (frame 19 → 6) due to both the more severe time slowdown and the hitbox coming out sooner.}}

**{{buff|End of Day now has a separate hitbox against aerial opponents for its liftoff which launches opponents vertically (250° → 90°), allowing it to link into the ascent hitbox.}}

**{{buff|The Hocotate Ship can now be maneuvered during its descent, similarly to a [[Warp Star]].}}

**{{buff|The falling hit deals more knockback (60 (base), 100 (scaling) → 70/105).}}

**{{buff|The landing hit's sourspot deals more knockback (50 (base), 100 (scaling) → 85/125) and it launches opponents at a more favorable angle (45° → 361°).}}

**{{nerf|The landing hit has smaller hitboxes (33u/33u/75u → 25u/25u/60u).}}

 

Olimar has received a mixture of buffs and nerfs from game updates, but was slightly buffed overall. Update [[1.0.4]] made Pikmin Pluck unable to be [[Ledge-canceling|edge-canceled]] and decreased the amount of damage that Red, Yellow, and Blue Pikmin deal when latching onto opponents. To compensate for this, White Pikmin deal more damage when latched on, and the latching time for Red, Yellow, Blue, and White Pikmin has increased.

 

However, Olimar also drastically benefits from the changes to shielding mechanics brought about by updates [[1.1.0]] and [[1.1.1]]. This is thanks to latched Pikmin becoming better at damaging an opponent's shield, while the low ending lag on his smash attacks makes them even less punishable on shield, thanks to the increased [[shieldstun]]. As a result, Olimar is marginally better in comparison to during ''SSB4''{{'}}s initial release.

'''{{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}} [[1.0.4]]'''

{{UpdateList/1.0.4|char=Olimar}}

 

'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.0.6]]'''

{{UpdateList/1.0.6|char=Olimar}}

 

'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.0.8]]'''

{{UpdateList/1.0.8|char=Olimar}}

|neutral1dmg=3% (arm), 4% (fist){{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;

|neutral2dmg=3% (arm), 4% (fist){{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;

|neutraldesc=The [[pikipedia:Upgrade#Rocket Fist|Rocket Fist]]'s {{s|wikipedia|one-two combo}}. It has very minimal start-up and ending lag, average knockback growth, and its second hit launches at 45°. Altogether, these traits enable it to act as a very reliable pseudo-[[jab cancel]], with follow-ups including a grab at low percents, and [[Pikmin Throw]] or a dash grab at medium percents. These traits also make it capable of starting a [[tech-chase]] at high percents. Performing it repeatedly will also slightly move Olimar forward.

|ftiltdmg=11%{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;

|ftiltdesc=The Rocket Fist's wind-up punch. It is powerful for a tilt attack, thanks to its decent damage output and high knockback growth. It KOs middleweights at 132%/120% (''3DS''/''Wii U'') while near the edge of {{SSB4|Final Destination}}. Due to it hitting on frame 15, however, it is very punishable and has the highest amount of start-up lag out of his entire moveset. In addition, it is Olimar's only KOing option when he does not have any Pikmin.

|utiltdmg=0.6% (hits 1-6), 4% (hit 7){{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;

|utiltdesc=A jumping twirl. It hits on frame 6, has decent vertical range, and hits multiple times, with its last hit possessing very high knockback growth. Altogether, these traits make it a decent anti-air attack, while the final hit can KO middleweights at around 182% on Final Destination with high [[rage]].

|dtiltdmg=6%{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;

|dtiltdesc=A sliding tackle. It hits on frame 6, and has very low base knockback, very high knockback growth, and minimal ending lag. Altogether, these traits make it a reliable combo starter at low to medium percents. It can combo into itself (especially on fast-fallers), up tilt, smash attacks, and aerial attacks, depending on the opponent's DI. It can also interfere with an opponent's edge grab attempt, thanks to its hitbox being capable of going below the edge. Like neutral attack, performing it repeatedly will slightly move Olimar forward.

|dashdmg=7% (hit 1), 4% (hit 2){{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;

|dashdesc=A cartwheel. It can function as a mix-up, as it is able combo into up aerial at 0%-10%. However, its second hit's minimal damage output, high base knockback, and low knockback growth collectively make it unable to combo past minimal percents, or KO at reasonable percents.

|fsmashdmg=&mdash;{{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|17.4}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|12}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|7.2}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|14.5}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|10}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|6}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|14.5}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|10}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|6}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|11.6}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|8}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|4.8}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|20.3}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|14}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|8.4}} (late)

|fsmashdesc=Points forward to command a Pikmin to leap forward and perform a corkscrew tackle. Due to it hitting on frame 11, it is the second fastest forward smash in the game. It is also Olimar's most damaging smash attack, has minimal ending lag, and boasts impressive power even while using Yellow or Blue Pikmin. Clean Purple Pikmin-based forward smash KOs middleweights at 80%/73% (''3DS''/''Wii U'') while near the edge of Final Destination. It also has a slight chance to [[trip]] opponents. However, it only KOs reliably while using Red, Yellow, Blue, and Purple Pikmin at close range.

|usmashdmg=&mdash;{{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|15.6}} (clean near), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|12}} (clean far), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|13.2}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|13}} (clean near), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|10}} (clean far), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|11}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|13}} (clean near), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|10}} (clean far), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|11}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|10.4}} (clean near), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|8}} (clean far), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|8.8}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|18.2}} (clean near), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|14}} (clean far), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|15.4}} (late)

|usmashdesc=Points upward to command a Pikmin to jump and perform a cartwheeling tackle. Due to hitting on frame 12, it has decent start-up lag for a smash attack. It also boasts impressive power even while using Yellow or Blue Pikmin. Clean near Purple Pikmin-based up smash KOs middleweights at 94%/87% (''3DS''/''Wii U'') from anywhere on Final Destination. However, it has the highest amount of start-up lag out of his smash attacks, and its 33 frames of ending lag is the highest out of his smash attacks. In addition, it only KOs reliably while using Red, Yellow, Blue, and Purple Pikmin at point-blank range.

|dsmashdmg=&mdash;{{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|13.2}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|10.8}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|11}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|9}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|11}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|9}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|8.8}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|7.2}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|15.4}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|12.6}} (late)

|dsmashdesc=Squats slightly and points to both of his sides to command two Pikmin to perform dashing tackles. Due to it hitting on frame 10, it has decent start-up lag for a smash attack. It also has a chance to trip opponents and, if the opponent is close enough to Olimar, both Pikmin can hit them. Clean Purple Pikmin-based down smash KOs middleweights at 124%/114% (''3DS''/''Wii U'') while near the edge of Final Destination. Due to being his least damaging smash attack, however, it has lower KO potential compared to forward/up smashes. In addition, its Purple Pikmin-based late hit has much less knockback and a noticeably shorter duration.

|nairdmg=1.5% (hits 1-4), 2% (hit 5){{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;

|nairdesc=A jumping twirl. It is a reliable combo starter at low to high percents when [[SHFF]]'d, as it can combo into neutral attack; up/down tilts; down smash; and a grab. As a non-Pikmin attack, it's Olimar's only aerial that does not [[Priority#Non-character objects with complex animations|lose all trades]]. However, it lacks KO potential like his other aerials.

|fairdmg=&mdash;{{!!}}10.2%{{!!}}8.5%{{!!}}8.5%{{!!}}6.8%{{!!}}11.9%

|fairdesc=Grabs a Pikmin by its stem and swings it downward in front of himself. It is a very reliable follow-up from down throw, and is useful for approaching when SHFF'd or for edge-guarding.

|bairdmg=&mdash;{{!!}}12.96%{{!!}}10.8%{{!!}}10.8%{{!!}}8.64%{{!!}}15.12%

|bairdesc=Grabs a Pikmin by its stem and swings it upward behind himself. It is Olimar's most damaging aerial, and a viable KOing option with Red or Purple Pikmin. Purple Pikmin-based back aerial KOs middleweights at 111%/101% (''3DS''/''Wii U'') while near the edge of Final Destination. Due to it hitting on frame 10, however, it has the highest start-up lag out of his aerials.

|uairdmg=&mdash;{{!!}}10.8%{{!!}}9%{{!!}}9%{{!!}}7.2%{{!!}}12.6%

|uairdesc=Grabs a Pikmin by its stem and twirls it upward. It is tied with down aerial as his second most damaging aerial, and is a viable KOing option. Purple Pikmin-based up aerial KOs middleweights at 105%/97% (''3DS''/''Wii U'') while near the upper [[blast line]] of Final Destination. However, it has a noticeable amount of landing lag.

|dairdmg=&mdash;{{!!}}10.8%{{!!}}9%{{!!}}9%{{!!}}7.2%{{!!}}12.6%

|dairdesc=Grabs a Pikmin by its stem and swings it downward. It is tied with up aerial as his second most damaging aerial. It is also a [[meteor smash]], but only against aerial opponents and during its first frame. However, it has a noticeable amount of landing lag.

|grabdesc=Points forward to command a Pikmin to grab the opponent. The Pikmin function as [[Grab#Tether grabs|disjointed grabs]], and Olimar's overall grab range varies depending on the Pikmin used. White Pikmin have the longest range, and notably grant Olimar the fourth longest ranged standing grab in the game. Red, Yellow, and Blue Pikmin grant him the sixth longest ranged standing grab in the game. Lastly, Purple Pikmin have the shortest range, but nevertheless grant Olimar the tenth longest ranged standing grab in the game.

|pummeldmg=&mdash;{{!!}}2%{{!!}}2%{{!!}}2%{{!!}}4%{{!!}}2%

|pummeldesc=The Pikmin strikes the opponent with its stem. It has average speed, but when used with White Pikmin, its damage output is tied with {{SSB4|Shulk}}'s [[Monado Arts|Buster]]-boosted pummel for the most damaging pummel in the game.

|fthrowdmg=&mdash;{{!!}}5.6%{{!!}}7%{{!!}}11.2%{{!!}}7%{{!!}}7%

|fthrowdesc=The Pikmin shoves the opponent away. It is Olimar's least useful throw, as its only utility consists of dealing damage.

|bthrowdmg=&mdash;{{!!}}7.2%{{!!}}9%{{!!}}14.4%{{!!}}9%{{!!}}9%

|bthrowdesc=Olimar and the Pikmin turn around and the Pikmin performs a [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling throws#Body slam|body slam]]. It deals the most damage out of all of Olimar's throws and launches at 45°. These traits make it capable of KOing while using Blue Pikmin, and decent for setting up an edge-guard at high percents with non-Blue Pikmin. Blue Pikmin back throw KOs middleweights at 161% while near the edge of Final Destination in {{for3ds}}.

|uthrowdmg=&mdash;{{!!}}6.4%{{!!}}8%{{!!}}12.8%{{!!}}8%{{!!}}8%

|uthrowdesc=The Pikmin jumps up, turns upside down, and performs a modified [[wikipedia:Piledriver (professional wrestling)|piledriver]]. Although its knockback has decreased since ''Brawl'', it is still one of the strongest up throws in the game while using Blue Pikmin. Blue Pikmin up throw KOs middleweights at 157%/146% (''3DS''/''Wii U'') from anywhere on Final Destination.

|dthrowdmg=&mdash;{{!!}}1% (hit 1), 5.6% (throw){{!!}}1% (hit 1), 7% (throw){{!!}}1% (hit 1), 11.2% (throw){{!!}}0.8% (hit 1), 7% (throw){{!!}}1.4% (hit 1), 7% (throw)

|dthrowdesc=The Pikmin pins the opponent to the ground and then jumps to perform a downward battering ram. It is Olimar's best combo starter, especially while using Red Pikmin. Red Pikmin down throw can combo into neutral aerial at 0% to low percents; forward and [[reverse aerial rush]]ed back aerials at 0% to high percents; and up aerial at low to high percents. One particularly notable combo is a Red Pikmin down throw followed by a Purple Pikmin back aerial, which is a [[true combo]] that KOs reliably while near the edge. Red Pikmin down throw can also combo into forward tilt and forward smash at 0% to low percents, albeit only against fast-fallers. Yellow, Blue, White, and Purple Pikmin can also perform these combos, but their combo potential wanes considerably past medium percents because of their throw damage being much higher than the Red Pikmin's.

|floorfdmg=7%{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;

|floorfdesc=Punches in front of himself and then behind himself while getting up.

|floorbdmg=7%{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;

|floorbdesc=Headbutts in front of himself and then behind himself while getting up.

|floortdmg=5%{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;

|floortdesc=Headbutts in front of himself and then spins around to perform a double-footed back kick behind himself.

|edgedmg=7%{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;

|edgedesc=Throws a punch while climbing up.

|nsdefdmg=&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;

|nsdefdesc={{s|pikipedia|Pluck}}s a Pikmin. It cannot be used in midair, and has noticeable ending lag if it is attempted in midair, or if no more Pikmin can be plucked.

|nsc1dmg=&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;

|nsc1desc=Pikmin have much more [[hit points]] and knockback resistance, but take much longer to pluck.

|nsc2dmg=&mdash;{{!!}}8%{{!!}}8%{{!!}}8%{{!!}}5%{{!!}}10%

|nsc2desc=Each pluck detonates an explosion, but Pikmin take longer to pluck and have less hit points.

|ssdefdmg=&mdash;{{!!}}7.8% (thrown), 1.1% (latched){{!!}}6.5% (thrown), 1.1% (latched){{!!}}6.5% (thrown), 1.1% (latched){{!!}}5.2% (thrown), 3.7% (latched){{!!}}6%

|ssdefdesc={{s|pikipedia|Throw}}s a Pikmin, which latches onto opponents and damages them before falling off either because of [[flinch]]ing, the opponent's damage, or being killed. In regard to the opponent's damage, a Pikmin's latch duration decreases when the opponent's damage increases, even when undisturbed. When undisturbed, Pikmin can stay latched on for a maximum of 6 seconds (360 frames) from 0%-49%; a maximum of 5 seconds (300 frames) from 50%-99%; a maximum of 4 seconds (240 frames) from 100%-149%; a maximum of 3.5 seconds (210 frames) from 150%-349%; and a maximum of 1 second (60 frames) from 350%-999%. Due to the Purple Pikmin's inability to latch onto anything like in their home series, they will instead deal damage on contact. On a related note, if the target cannot be latched onto, any non-Purple Pikmin simply deal damage.

|ssc1dmg=&mdash;{{!!}}7.8% (thrown), 1% (latched){{!!}}6.5% (thrown), 1% (latched){{!!}}6.5% (thrown), 1% (latched){{!!}}5.2% (thrown), 2% (latched){{!!}}9.1%

|ssc1desc=Pikmin hit faster and remain latched on longer. However, the distance Pikmin are thrown is considerably shorter, and latched Pikmin deal less damage per hit.

|ssc2dmg=&mdash;{{!!}}5%{{!!}}5%{{!!}}5%{{!!}}3%{{!!}}8%

|ssc2desc=All thrown Pikmin act like Purple Pikmin and tackle opponents instead of latching onto them. Red, Yellow, Blue, and White Pikmin deal less damage, but Purple Pikmin deal more damage.

|usdefdmg=&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;

|usdefdesc=Two {{s|pikipedia|Winged Pikmin}} carry Olimar around. Winged Pikmin's effectiveness is dependent on both the amount of Pikmin that Olimar has, and the frequency of its usage. Having no Pikmin in tow allows them to travel almost across the entirety of {{SSB4|Final Destination}}, one Pikmin in tow allows them to travel over 80% of Final Destination, two Pikmin in tow allows them to travel slightly over 50% of Final Destination, and three Pikmin in tow allows them travel over less than 50% of Final Destination. In regard to frequency, it takes approximately 3 seconds (180 frames) for Winged Pikmin to be able to travel the same distance again after the conclusion of the initial usage. Olimar can also use his aerial attacks while being carried, similarly to [[Wings of Icarus]]. However, doing so will render him [[helpless]] immediately after the conclusion of the aerial.

|usc1dmg=&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;

|usc1desc=Functions like a traditional recovery by lacking the maneuverability in order to quickly lift Olimar upward a certain distance before falling. The Winged Pikmin also [[Windbox#Pushing attacks|push]] away nearby opponents.

|usc2dmg=&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;

|usc2desc=The distance traveled does not depend on Pikmin carried, which is less than the default's max distance.

|dsdefdmg=&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;

|dsdefdesc=Blows his {{s|pikipedia|whistle}} to recall Pikmin and/or sort out their order in the line. It also grants [[Armor|super armor]] on frames 6-12.

|dsc1dmg=&mdash;{{!!}}1%{{!!}}1%{{!!}}1%{{!!}}3%{{!!}}5%

|dsc1desc=Pikmin recalled deal damage as they travel, but the whistle has a fair amount of ending lag.

|dsc2dmg=0.1% (hit 1), 1% (hit 2){{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;{{!!}}&mdash;

|dsc2desc=Deals damage and [[reverse]]s opponents within the whistle's range, but has a noticeable amount of start-up lag.

|fsdmg=colspan{{=}}"6"{{!}}10% (launch), 10% (ascent), 0.125% (Red Bulborbs), 10% (descent), 12%/10% (explosion)

|fsdesc=Jumps into the {{s|pikipedia|Hocotate Ship}} and launches into outer space, which [[bury|buries]] any nearby opponents. While the ship has left the stage, {{s|pikipedia|Red Bulborb}}s attack opponents to steadily inflict damage; they deal damage every [[frame]] for 120 frames (2 seconds), dealing up to 15%. The Hocotate Ship then descends from outer space, and explodes upon crash landing onto the stage. Its KO potential has significantly worsened since ''Brawl'', but it is still fairly strong, as its most damaging explosion is strong enough to KOs middleweights at 70% while near the edge of Final Destination in the 3DS version. Although its least damaging explosion deals slightly less damage, it has significantly less knockback. The Hocotate Ship can also be maneuvered during its descent, similarly to a [[Warp Star]]. However, it is actually possible for Olimar to inadvertently [[self-destruct]] if he descends towards the lower blast line.

===Stats===

{{Attributes

|rdash = 42-46

|run = 1.47

|walk = 0.9

|trac = 0.06

|rtrac = 14-24

|airfric = 0.015

|rairfric = 6-19

|air = 0.82

|fall = 1.35

|rfall = 44-46

|ff = 2.16

|jumpsquat = 5

|jumpheight = 33.5

|rjumpheight = 30

|shorthop = 16.191645

}}

===[[Announcer]] calls===

Olimar English Announcer SSB4-SSBU.wav|English

Olimar Japanese Announcer SSB4-SSBU.wav|Japanese/Chinese/Korean

Alph English Announcer SSB4-SSBU.wav|English

 

===[[On-screen appearance]]===

|desc=Exits the Hocotate Ship and then plucks three Pikmin, after which the Hocotate Ship disappears in a puff of smoke.

|char=Olimar

 

===[[Taunt]]s===

|desc-side=[[pikipedia:Lie down|Lies down]] on the ground, rolls around as if basking in nature, and then gets up.

 

{{Idle

|desc-1=Rubs his helmet with both hands.

|desc-2=Moves his arms back and forward in a basic limber exercise.

 

{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1"

|-

! scope="row"|Cheer

|[[File:Olimar Cheer NTSC SSB4.ogg|center]]||[[File:Olimar Cheer JP SSB4.ogg|center]]||{{NTSC}} [[File:Olimar Cheer Spanish NTSC SSB4 SSBU.ogg|center]] <br> {{PAL}} [[File:Olimar Cheer Spanish PAL SSB4.ogg|center]]

!Cheer (German)

|{{NTSC}} [[File:Olimar Cheer French NTSC SSB4.ogg|center]] <br> {{PAL}} [[File:Olimar Cheer French PAL SSB4.ogg|center]]||[[File:Olimar Cheer German SSB4.ogg|center]]||[[File:Olimar Cheer Italian SSB4 SSBU.ogg|center]]

 

!Cheer (Japanese)

|[[File:Alph Cheer NTSC SSB4.ogg|center]]||[[File:Alph Cheer JP SSB4.ogg|center]]||{{NTSC}} [[File:Alph Cheer Spanish NTSC SSB4 SSBU.ogg|center]] <br> {{PAL}} [[File:Alph Cheer Spanish PAL SSB4.ogg|center]]

|-

! scope="row"|Cheer

|{{NTSC}} [[File:Alph Cheer French NTSC SSB4.ogg|center]] <br> {{PAL}} [[File:Alph Cheer French PAL SSB4.ogg|center]]||[[File:Alph Cheer German SSB4.ogg|center]]||[[File:Alph Cheer Italian SSB4 SSBU.ogg|center]]

|-

! scope="row"|Description

|Pik - min ! Alph ! || Pik - min! Alph! || Pik - min! *claps 2 times* Alph!

===[[Victory pose]]s===

|victory-theme=OlimarTheme.ogg

|victory-desc=A remixed excerpt of ''Pikmin''{{'}}s title screen theme.

|desc-1=Plucks a [[pikipedia:White Pikmin|White]], [[pikipedia:Blue Pikmin|Blue]], and {{s|pikipedia|Purple Pikmin}}. The White Pikmin and Blue Pikmin bounce off Olimar's head, whereas the Purple Pikmin squashes him onto the ground. Olimar's eyes will comically bulge outward upon being squashed before his expression returns to normal, whereas [[Alph]] will comically wince upon being squashed before his expression returns to normal.

 

==In [[competitive play]]==

 

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''See also: [[:Category:Olimar players (SSB4)]]''

*{{Sm|Dabuz|USA}} - Although better known for his {{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}}, he used Olimar as a secondary. His best Olimar run was winning {{Trn|Aftershock 2016}} defeating {{Sm|Samsora}} with Olimar in the last two games and double-eliminating {{Sm|CaptainZack}}, with his only game wins being with Olimar. Other notable Olimar results include placing 2nd at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2016}} defeating {{Sm|ScAtt}}, reverse 3-0ing {{Sm|Fatality}}, and taking the last two games to defeat {{Sm|ANTi}}; and taking the last game to defeat {{Sm|Tweek}} at {{Trn|GENESIS 4}}.  

*{{Sm|ImHip|USA}} - Although he co-mained Olimar with {{SSB4|Duck Hunt}}, his best results and wins were with Olimar. He is considered one of the best Olimar players in North America as well as the primary Olimar representative from [[SoCal]]. He is best known for defeating {{Sm|Tweek}} with Olimar at {{Trn|2GGC: GENESIS Saga}}, ultimately placing 17th. In addition, he has also placed 5th at both {{Trn|2GGT: The False Awakens}}, defeating {{Sm|falln}} along the way, and {{Trn|2GGT: Mexico Saga}}, using primarily Olimar.

*{{Sm|Myran|USA}} - The best solo-Olimar player in North America of all-time best known for his performance in the first half of 2017, where he was ranked 39th on the [[PGR v3]] and placed 5th at {{Trn|Smash Conference LXIX}} defeating {{Sm|MVD}} and {{Sm|Mr. E}}, 13th at {{Trn|MomoCon 2017}} defeating {{Sm|ScAtt}}, 17th at {{Trn|2GGC: Nairo Saga}} defeating {{Sm|6WX}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Frostbite 2017}} defeating {{Sm|Tweek}}. He remained a strong Olimar player after the season, but would never be ranked globally again.

*{{Sm|Soulimar|USA}} - One of the best Olimar players in North America. He has several wins over {{Sm|AC}}, doing so to place 17th at {{Trn|2GGT: Abadango Saga}} and 33rd at {{Trn|2GGT: ZeRo Saga}}, and has also defeated {{Sm|Zenyou}} to place 25th at {{Trn|2GGC: Greninja Saga}}.

SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Olimar.png|Classic Mode

SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Olimar.png|All-Star Mode

SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Olimar.png|Classic Mode

Olimar amiibo.png|Olimar's [[amiibo]].

Olimar Miiverse.png|The Pic of the Day revealing Olimar's return to the series and commemorating ''Pikmin 3''{{'}}s Japanese launch.

SSB4 - Olimar Screen-1.jpg|Olimar using a White Pikmin-based forward smash on {{SSB4|Mario}} in {{forwiiu}}.

Olimar 3DS.jpg|Olimar alongside {{SSB4|Link}} in {{for3ds}}.

SSB4 - Olimar Screen-2.jpg|Olimar dashing.

SSB4 - Olimar Screen-3.jpg|Using a Red Pikmin-based forward smash on {{SSB4|Fox}}.

SSB4 - Olimar Screen-4.jpg|Using a White Pikmin-based back aerial on {{SSB4|Mega Man}}.

SSB4 - Olimar Screen-5.jpg|Using a Red and Purple Pikmin-based down smash on {{SSB4|Pit}} and Link.

SSB4 - Olimar Screen-6.jpg|Red, Yellow, and White Pikmin.

SSB4 - Olimar Screen-7.jpg|Olimar dashing away from {{SSB4|Bowser}} while the {{s|pikipedia|spirit}} of a deceased Blue Pikmin is visible.

SSB4 - Olimar Screen-9.jpg|White, Blue, and Yellow Pikmin looking up at {{SSB4|Kirby}}.

SSB4 - Olimar Screen-10.jpg|Using his side taunt.

Pikmin&MegaMan.jpg|White, Red, and Purple Pikmin alongside a [[Floor recovery|supine]] Mega Man.

Olimar closeup (Wii U).jpg|A closeup of a Yellow Pikmin, Olimar's whistle, and his space suit's Hocotate Freight patch.

WiiFit - Olimar.jpg|Using his forward smash alongside {{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}}'s forward smash.

Hocotate Ship SSB4.jpg|Alongside {{SSB4|Sonic}} and a [[Hocotate Bomb]].

WingedPikmin.jpg|Using [[Winged Pikmin]], his new up special.

MeshedPikmin.jpg|Alph alongside a Red, Blue, and Yellow Pikmin. Due to a glitch, the latter two Pikmin's models have become meshed.

*Because Olimar's placement in [[All-Star Mode]] is based on his own debut instead of [[Alph]]'s, whose debut in ''Pikmin 3'' occurred twelve years after Olimar's debut in ''Pikmin'', Alph will be misplaced chronologically during All-Star Mode if he appears in Olimar's place. The same applies to {{SSB4|Bowser Jr.}} and the [[Koopalings]].

*Olimar's All-Star trophy in {{for3ds}} is highly similar to his pose in his official artwork for ''Brawl''.

*Olimar is the only character who does not use his official alt. trophy when he is faced in rounds 4-5 in {{SSB4-Wii U|Classic Mode}} in {{forwiiu}}. Instead, he uses Alph's trophy.

*Although Alph travels in the {{s|pikipedia|S.S. Drake}} in ''Pikmin 3'', he instead travels in the Hocotate Ship for his [[on-screen appearance]] and [[Final Smash]] because of his status as an alternate costume.

*Olimar and Alph have different expressions when they are hit. Olimar's eyes comically bulge out, which he commonly does in ''Pikmin 2'' upon being surprised, whereas Alph winces.

*Alph was originally intended to be a [[clone]] of Olimar, much like {{SSB4|Dr. Mario}}, {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}, and {{SSB4|Lucina}}, and he was going to use Rock Pikmin, however he was left as an alternate costume presumably due to time constraints.<ref>[http://www.sourcegaming.info/2015/07/29/plucky-little-guys-olimar-and-alph-in-smash-4/ Plucky Little Guys: Olimar and Alph in Smash 4]</ref>

*In the European version of End of Day's trophy, it mistakenly says that Olimar pilots the S.S. Dolphin during it. However, he actually pilots the Hocotate Ship during End of Day.

**Of the three, he is the only veteran.