Editing Olimar (SSBB)

'''Olimar''' ({{ja|ピクミン＆オリマー|Pikumin & Orimā}}, ''Pikmin & Olimar'') is a newcomer and playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. He was confirmed on January 09, 2008 on the Smash Bros. DOJO!! website. Despite Olimar being voiced by Kazumi Totaka in ''Pikmin 2'', he is completely mute in ''Brawl''. However, Hajime Wakai's portrayals of the [[Pikmin]] from those games were repurposed for ''Brawl''.

Olimar ranks 3rd on the tier list, putting him in the A+ tier and making this his best placement in the series. He has one of the best damage racking abilities in ''Brawl'', with his throws, up aerial, forward aerial, and [[Pikmin Throw]] being able to deal damage very quickly, and strong KO power without compensating much speed; all of his smashes and his Pikmin-based aerials are powerful when used with Red, Blue, and especially Purple Pikmin. Olimar's grabs are among the farthest-reaching in the game, and all four of his throws can KO when used with Blue and/or Purple Pikmin. Olimar also possesses a strong camping game and can use his long-ranged Pikmin attacks to create a wall that is very difficult for characters such as {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} to get through; the various types of Pikmin Olimar can use also makes him relatively unpredictable, with the type advantages of each Pikmin allowing for some advantages in some matchups. Olimar's biggest weakness, however, is his terrible and limited recovery (one of the worst recoveries in the game) that is easily [[edgehog]]ged and provides terrible distance if he does not have many Pikmin with him, as well as relatively poor approach options, due to his limited air and ground speeds, and susceptibility to juggles, pressure, and edgeguarding (which combines with his terrible recovery to give him very poor survivability). These disadvantages put him at even matchups against the likes of many characters who can approach in the air effectively, such as {{SSBB|Peach}} and {{SSBB|Ness}}. Overall, Olimar has very strong matchups against most characters (possessing only three disadvantageous ones), and has achieved very strong tournament results.

Olimar is a unique character. All but six of his attacks rely on Pikmin to perform, each with unique characteristics and suitability to each type of move. As such, it is difficult to quantify the effectiveness of any particular class of Olimar's moves. In general, the Pikmin can do severe damage if not dealt with, they can block certain moves to halt approaches or recoveries (like Ike's [[Quick Draw]] and Ness' [[PK Thunder]]) due to the fact they have hurtboxes, they can allow some of Olimar's attacks to continue even if he is hit, and they can combine to become a long tether. In addition, if Pikmin are ordered correctly, Olimar can have powerful throws (using Blue or Purple Pikmin), the longest grab range in the game (White or Blue), great aerials (Red, Yellow, and Purple), extremely damaging and powerful smash attacks (Purple), and a highly-damaging projectile in [[Pikmin Throw]] (White). Olimar generally has quick, long-lasting attacks, including his useful down aerial [[meteor smash]], and he is one of the smallest characters in the game, a factor that when combined with his [[Pikmin Order]]'s [[armor]] makes KO'ing Olimar no small task. He can also be very difficult to approach if wielding many Pikmin as his long ranged grab and smash attacks can easily keep the opponent at bay. Finally, Olimar's primary three Pikmin (Red, Yellow and Blue) are each immune to certain types of attacks ([[flame]], [[electric]]ity, and [[water]] respectively), making them more difficult to deal with in certain matchups.

At his purest, Olimar is about damage. Aside from Purples, all his Pikmin can be continuously thrown at the opponent until they are up close, constantly racking up the damage, while Olimar has two Pikmin-less moves capable of sucking in the opponent for more damage in his up-tilt and neutral-air. Pikmin Throw can be the most damaging projectile in the game should the opponent be indifferent or occupied (one White Pikmin can do up to 36% damage when the target starts with low percent and does not knock it off). Also note that Olimar's [[forward smash]], [[Pikmin Throw|side special]], and [[grab]] all look similar, making it difficult to tell what he is doing. He can continuously guard himself with long-lasting/reaching moves for the opponent to run into, in their hurry to stop having Pikmin assault them. Olimar is arguably the best shield-grabber in the game, with his grab range being fantastic on all Pikmin except Purples; the range is good enough to make up for the slight lag of the grab as opponents are occasionally too far away to take advantage of the grab attempt (unless they've [[sidestep]]ped). Olimar is excellent at popping the opponent into the air for aerial damage with his fast, deceptively-ranged (in front) up-smash, best performed with a Yellow Pikmin for max range. From there, he has a long-lasting up-air which serves as both a superb defence above him, as well as an excellent way to harass opponents returning to the ground, and it cancels quick enough to throw up another up-air, an up-smash, or a [[Pikmin Chain]] should they be more to the front of Olimar. Like {{SSBB|Falco}}, even experienced players can count on a good Olimar taking the first 50% or so of a stock without a problem, especially if down tilt, Olimar's best setup move regardless of percent, hits.

On the whole, Olimar is a highly technical character whose extreme learning curve is rewarded with a very strong moveset and unpredictability. His unique toolkit gives him powerful abilities when mastered, however players must remain wary of Olimar's poor recovery and properly use his double jump and armor on his Pikmin Order in order to succeed with him. New players will struggle with his unusual mechanics, but those with astute Pikmin micromanagement can turn Olimar into a veritable powerhouse.

{{MovesetTable

|game=SSBB

|customcolumns=Olimar!!Red!!Yellow!!Blue!!White!!Purple

|customcolumnscount=6

|neutralcount=2

|neutralname= 

|neutral1dmg=3%, 2% (antenna){{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—

|neutral2dmg=5%{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—

|neutraldesc=Olimar headbutts twice, first one having [[set knockback]], the second dealing knockback to keep opponents away. Worth noting it actually hits four times, with the antenna on Olimar's head dealing slight damage but no knockback or [[hitstun]].

|ftiltname= 

|ftiltdmg=6%{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—

|ftiltdesc=Olimar kicks both legs forward, falling to the ground. Has decent knockback at higher percentages.

|utiltname= 

|utiltdmg=1% (hits 1-7), 4% (hit 8){{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—

|utiltdesc=Olimar jumps a little and spins in place, hitting multiple times. The last hit deals significant knockback.

|dtiltname= 

|dtiltdmg=6% (body), 2% (antenna){{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—

|dtiltdesc=Olimar does a headbutt along the ground and gains slight distance. Deals minimal knockback, which can combos well into up-tilt/smash early on, and is an excellent setup move at higher percentages.

|dashname= 

|dashdmg=7% (hit 1), 4% (hit 2){{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—

|dashdesc=Olimar does a cartwheel forward. Has vertical knockback.

|fsmashname= 

|fsmashdmg=—{{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|15}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|12}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|9}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|13}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|9}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|6}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|15}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|11}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|6}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|9}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|6}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|3}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|18}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|16}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|13}} (late)

|fsmashdesc=A Pikmin leaps forwards with a spinning bodyslam.

|usmashname= 

|usmashdmg=—{{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|15}} (clean near), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|14}} (clean far), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|12}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|14}} (clean near), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|12}} (clean far), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|10}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|15}} (clean near), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|13}} (clean far), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|11}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|9}} (clean near), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|7}} (clean far), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|5}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|16}} (clean near), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|13}} (clean far), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|13}} (late)

|usmashdesc=A Pikmin rockets upwards.

|dsmashname= 

|dsmashdmg=—{{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|13}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|10}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|11}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|8}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|12}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|9}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|6}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|4}} (late){{!!}}{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|15}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|12}} (late)

|dsmashdesc=Two Pikmin dashes out to either side.

|nairname= 

|nairdmg=2% (hits 1-6){{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—

|nairdesc=Olimar spins around, similar to his up tilt.

|fairname= 

|fairdmg=—{{!!}}15%{{!!}}12%{{!!}}13%{{!!}}5%{{!!}}14%

|fairdesc=Olimar swings a Pikmin forwards.

|bairname= 

|bairdmg=—{{!!}}13% (head), 11% (body){{!!}}12% (head), 9% (body){{!!}}13% (head), 10% (body){{!!}}5% (head), 4% (body){{!!}}13% (head), 10% (body)

|bairdesc=Olimar swings a Pikmin behind himself.

|uairname= 

|uairdmg=—{{!!}}3% (hits 1-6), 6% (hit 7){{!!}}2% (hits 1-6), 4% (hit 7){{!!}}3% (hits 1-6), 4% (hit 7){{!!}}1% (hits 1-6), 3% (hit 7){{!!}}3% (hits 1-6), 4% (hit 7)

|uairdesc=Olimar lifts a Pikmin upwards, with the Pikmin dealing multiple hits.

|dairname= 

|dairdmg=—{{!!}}16% (clean), 7% (late){{!!}}12% (clean), 6% (late){{!!}}14% (clean), 6% (late){{!!}}8% (clean), 4% (late){{!!}}14% (clean), 6% (late)

|dairdesc=Olimar smacks a Pikmin downwards. Sweetspot [[meteor smash]]es opponents in the air.

|grabname= 

|grabdmg=—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—

|grabdesc=Olimar sends a Pikmin forth to grab opponent. Except for purple Pikmin, it is one of the farthest reaching grabs in the game, and is the farthest reaching with white and blue Pikmin, with pivot grab being particularly notorious.

|pummelname= 

|pummeldmg=—{{!!}}2%{{!!}}2%{{!!}}2%{{!!}}4%{{!!}}2%

|pummeldesc=Pikmin headbutts opponent.

|fthrowname= 

|fthrowdmg=—{{!!}}6%{{!!}}7%{{!!}}13%{{!!}}6%{{!!}}7%

|fthrowdesc=The Pikmin releases the foe forwards. One of the strongest forward throws in the game in terms of knockback.

|bthrowname= 

|bthrowdmg=—{{!!}}7%{{!!}}9%{{!!}}14%{{!!}}7%{{!!}}9%

|bthrowdesc=The Pikmin swings the foe backwards by slamming them onto the ground. One of the strongest back throws in the game when it's a Blue Pikmin.

|uthrowname= 

|uthrowdmg=—{{!!}}9%{{!!}}11%{{!!}}12%{{!!}}6%{{!!}}11%

|uthrowdesc=The Pikmin leaps into the air, turns the opponent upside-down, then slams the opponent into the ground. It is by far the strongest up throw and the second strongest throw in the game.

|dthrowname= 

|dthrowdmg=—{{!!}}1% (hit 1), 8% (throw){{!!}}1% (hit 1), 7% (throw){{!!}}1% (hit 1), 11% (throw){{!!}}1% (hit 1), 5% (throw){{!!}}1% (hit 1), 7% (throw)

|dthrowdesc=The Pikmin slams opponent on ground, then jumps quite high, to jump on top of opponent. Can be used to chaingrab fastfallers and heavyweights (best done with Blue Pikmin).

|dodgedesc=—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}

|techdesc=—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}

|floorfname= 

|floorfdmg=6%{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—

|floorfdesc=Gets up and headbutts both sides.

|floorbname= 

|floorbdmg=6%{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—

|floorbdesc=Gets up and punches both sides.

|floortname= 

|floortdmg=5%{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—

|floortdesc=Gets up and headbutts forward, then kicks backwards.

|edgefname= 

|edgefdmg=8%{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—

|edgefdesc=Quickly gets up and headbutts onto the stage.

|edgesname= 

|edgesdmg=10%{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—

|edgesdesc=Slowly gets up and sticks his foot out.

|nsname=Pikmin Pluck

|nsdmg=—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—

|nsdesc=Olimar quickly pulls out a random Pikmin out of the ground. What type of terrain where this move is used has some influence on what type of Pikmin will be pulled out more often. Olimar can have up to six Pikmin following him, trying to pluck another, will result in Olimar grabbing nothing and being vulnerable for a moment.

|ssname=Pikmin Throw

|ssdmg=—{{!!}}9% (thrown), 2% (latched){{!!}}7% (thrown), 2% (latched){{!!}}7% (thrown), 2% (latched){{!!}}6% (thrown), 6% (latched){{!!}}6%

|ssdesc=Olimar throws a Pikmin at an enemy, then the Pikmin latches onto the enemy and slowly racks up damage. If the target cannot be latched onto, or the Pikmin is Purple, it simply deals damage.

|usname=Pikmin Chain

|usdmg=—{{!!}}7%{{!!}}6%{{!!}}6%{{!!}}6%{{!!}}8%

|usdesc=Olimar creates a chain of Pikmin and uses it to latch onto a ledge, functioning as a [[tether recovery]]. The less Pikmin Olimar has, the less reach this move has. However, Olimar will rise up slightly to counteract this.

|dsname=Pikmin Order

|dsdmg=—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—

|dsdesc=Olimar quickly blows his whistle, and a colored area surrounding him. Any Pikmin that are separated from Olimar will immediately fly to his side after a split second. This can be used to recall ones that have fallen behind or are pummeling an enemy, though Pikmin in the midst of some actions (such as travelling after being thrown) cannot be recalled. The move also grants Olimar [[super armor]] from frames 2-16, making it an excellent defensive option.

|fsname=End of Day

|fsdmg=colspan{{=}}"6"{{!}}10% (bury), 15% (ascent), 0.358333% (Bulborbs), 10% (descent), 15%/20% (landing)

|fsdesc=Olimar takes off in his spaceship, leaving his opponents alone for Red Bulborbs to attack them. Afterwards, the ship crash lands back onto the stage, hurting anyone in its path. The Red Bulborbs deal damage every [[frame]] for 120 frames (2 seconds), dealing up to 43%.

 

 

 

{{SelectSound|char=Olimar|desc=Olimar plucks a Pikmin, the Pikmin cheers, and Olimar blows his whistle.}}

|desc-up=Jumps joyfully as if he had gained a new part for the S.S. Dolphin. Similar to the Ice Climbers' up taunt.

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!{{{name|}}}

|-

! scope="row"|Cheer

|[[File:Olimar Cheer English SSBB.ogg|center]]||[[File:Olimar Cheer Japanese SSBB.ogg|center]]||[[File:Olimar Cheer German SSBB.ogg|center]]||rowspan="4"|[[File:Olimar Cheer Korean SSBB.ogg|center]]

|-

! scope="row"|Description

|Pik - min -- Oli - mar! || Pik - min -- Oli - mar! || Pik - min! Oli - mar!

|-

!{{{name|}}}

! scope="row"|Cheer

|[[File:Olimar Cheer French SSBB.ogg|center]]||[[File:Olimar Cheer Italian SSBB.ogg|center]]||[[File:Olimar Cheer Spanish SSBB.ogg|center]]

|}

|desc-1=Olimar plucks various Pikmin, and each jumps on him before hitting the ground, until a Purple Pikmin lands on top of him, knocking him over.

|desc-2=Moves his hands up and down while facing a red Pikmin and a yellow Pikmin.

|desc-3=Moves his head left and right while three Pikmin run around him in a circle.

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

Shortly after ''Brawl''{{'}}s release, Olimar was ranked 18th place just one place above the middle, with many players writing him off as another mediocre, gimmicky character who would never make an impact in serious play. This could probably be because many overemphasized Olimar's reliance on Pikmin, stating that it was a hindrance (rather than a boon, as it is often seen today), and failed to get past his relatively high technical and cerebral learning curves. However, as many players began to realize Olimar's strong damage-racking capabilities, camping ability, and disproportionately high KO power for and even beyond his weight class, Olimar's metagame developed further, causing a rise to 10th-11th in high tier by the next tier list. Olimar would maintain similar placings for several years, but as his professionals such as {{Sm|Rich Brown}}, {{Sm|Brood}}, {{Sm|Nietono}}, and {{Sm|Dabuz}} began doing very well at high-level tournaments such as [[MLG DC 2010]], [[Apex 2010]], and [[Apex 2012]], Olimar skyrocketed to 2nd place right underneath Meta Knight in April 2012. Olimar is currently ranked 3rd on the tier list, after Meta Knight and the Ice Climbers, and is one of the most disliked ''Brawl'' characters by casual and competitive players alike, having a reputation for being incredibly frustrating to deal with due to his powerful camping ability and range, which many smashers find extremely hard to break through.

==In Solo Modes==

==={{SSBB|Classic Mode}}===

In Classic Mode, Olimar can appear as an opponent in Stage 6 on [[Distant Planet]]. Olimar can also appear as an opponent in Stage 11, but only if he hasn't appeared in Stage 6.

===Exclusive [[sticker]]s===

These stickers can only be used by Olimar as they use the {{b|Pikmin|type}} type.

*Blue Pikmin: [Pikmin] Attack +16

*Bulborb: [Pikmin] Attack +34

*Crimson Candypop Bud: [Pikmin] Attack +12

*Olimar & Louie's Ship: [Pikmin] Attack +40

*Olimar's Daughter: [Pikmin] Attack +7

*Pellet: [Pikmin] Attack +6

*Red Pellet Flower: [Pikmin] Attack +5

*Red Pikmin: [Pikmin] Attack +11

*White Pikmin: [Pikmin] Attack +10

*Yellow Pellet: [Pikmin] Attack +22

==[[Trophies]]==

|name=Pikmin & Olimar

|desc=Veteran spacefarers in the employ of Hocotate Freight. After crash-landing on an enigmatic planet, Olimar met the mysterious beings known as Pikmin. He enlisted their aid to find his spaceship parts and help him escape. Once home, he found his employer on the verge of bankruptcy. He was sent back to the Pikmin world with his partner, Louie, to repay the company debt.

|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=Pikmin|console2=GCN|game2=Pikmin 2}}

|game=Brawl

{{clrl}}

{{Trophy/Fighter

|name=End of Day

|image=End of Day - Brawl Trophy.png

|desc=Olimar's Final Smash. Dusk falls, and his spaceship makes a landing. Olimar takes the Onion, with all his Pikmin aboard, and blasts off for the stars. In Pikmin, native life-forms grew active and violent at night, making it lethal to remain on the surface--this is why Olimar would take his Onions and leave at night. This technique breaks the framework of the game.

*Olimar, {{SSBB|Samus}}, {{SSBB|R.O.B.}}, and {{SSBB|Mr. Game & Watch}} are the only characters that do not talk or make vocal noises in ''Brawl''.

**Additionally, factoring in every character from the first three games, Olimar is the only character to not have a voice clip when [[Star KO]]'d.

*If Pikmin are away from Olimar for too long, they will start blinking and after a few seconds, automatically die, which is a reference to the ''Pikmin'' series; when Olimar leaves the planet for night, any Pikmin left behind will be eaten.

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meFe9-cxtPI Combo video by Magzillas]