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'''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 | '''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. | ||
Olimar ranks 3rd on the tier list, putting him in the A+ tier | Olimar ranks 3rd on the tier list, putting him in the A+ tier. 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. | ||
==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
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==Moveset== | ==Moveset== | ||
All of Olimar's Pikmin-based moves and grabs use the next Pikmin in the line to perform the given attack, and the knockback and damage are dependent on the Pikmin type. That Pikmin then goes to the back of the line. | All of Olimar's Pikmin-based moves and grabs use the next Pikmin in the line to perform the given attack, and the knockback and damage are dependent on the Pikmin type. That Pikmin then goes to the back of the line. | ||
{{MovesetTable | {{MovesetTable | ||
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|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) | |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). | |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). | ||
|floorfname= | |floorfname= | ||
|floorfdmg=6%{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}— | |floorfdmg=6%{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}— | ||
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|dsname=Pikmin Order | |dsname=Pikmin Order | ||
|dsdmg=—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}—{{!!}}— | |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. | |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. This move gives Olimar [[armor]]. | ||
|fsname=End of Day | |fsname=End of Day | ||
|fsdmg=colspan{{=}}"6"{{!}}10% (bury), 15% (ascent), | |fsdmg=colspan{{=}}"6"{{!}}10% (bury), 15% (ascent), 43% (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 | |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. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[On-screen appearance]]=== | ===[[On-screen appearance]]=== | ||
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{{Taunt/SSBB | {{Taunt/SSBB | ||
|char=Olimar | |char=Olimar | ||
|desc-up=Jumps joyfully as if he had gained a new part for the | |desc-up=Jumps joyfully as if he had gained a new part for the Dolphin. Similar to the Ice Climbers' up taunt. | ||
|desc-side=Lays down on the ground as if he were asleep, then rolls over and gets up. Similar to Pikachu's down taunt. | |desc-side=Lays down on the ground as if he were asleep, then rolls over and gets up. Similar to Pikachu's down taunt. | ||
|desc-down=Swings his hips.}} | |desc-down=Swings his hips.}} | ||
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===[[Crowd cheer]]=== | ===[[Crowd cheer]]=== | ||
{ | {{Crowd | ||
|char=Olimar | |||
|game=Brawl | |||
|desc-us=Pik-Min! O-Li-Mar! | |||
|desc-jp=Pi-k-Min! O-Li-Mar! | |||
|pitch-us=High female, then deep male | |||
|pitch-jp=High female, then deep male}} | |||
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===[[Wii Remote selection sound]]=== | |||
| | {{SelectSound|char=Olimar|desc=Olimar plucks a Pikmin, the Pikmin cheers, and Olimar blows his whistle.}} | ||
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===[[Victory pose]]s=== | ===[[Victory pose]]s=== | ||
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==In [[competitive play]]== | ==In [[competitive play]]== | ||
===Matchups=== | |||
{{SSBBMatchupTable|olimar=yes}} | |||
Olimar has a very favorable matchup spread against the majority of ''Brawl's'' roster, because he has many distinct advantages over most of the cast. According to the [http://smashboards.com/threads/official-swf-matchup-chart-v3-0.338390/ Smashboards Matchup Chart], he has the second highest unweighted total and the third highest weighted total. He is soft countered by three characters, has seven even matchups, soft counters ten characters, counters nine characters, hard counters five characters and has two close to unloseable matchups. Olimar's damage racking game with his [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]] is formidable, as is his ability to control the stage. His strong camping abilities work well against high-ranking {{SSBB|Pikachu}}, {{SSBB|King Dedede}} and {{SSBB|Snake}}, who are primarily ground based characters. However, characters who have good stage control or excel in the air, such as {{SSBB|Ice Climbers}}, {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}, or {{SSBB|Falco}}, counter Olimar. | |||
===Notable players=== | ===Notable players=== | ||
:''See also: [[:Category:Olimar professionals (SSBB)]]'' | |||
:''See also: [[:Category:Olimar | |||
*{{Sm|Brood|Japan}} - a top Japanese Olimar player, placing 2nd at [[Apex 2010]]. | *{{Sm|Brood|Japan}} - a top Japanese Olimar player, placing 2nd at [[Apex 2010]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Dabuz|USA}} - Olimar main from New York, considered one of the best Olimar players in the U.S. along with Rich Brown when he was active. | *{{Sm|Dabuz|USA}} - Olimar main from New York, considered one of the best Olimar players in the U.S. along with Rich Brown when he was active. | ||
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===Tier placement and history=== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||
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 | 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 casual and competitive players alike, having a reputation for being one of the most frustrating characters to deal with due to his powerful camping ability and range, which many smashers find extremely hard to break through. As a result, many Olimar players such as {{Sm|Denti}} and {{Sm|Logic}} are among the most disliked players in the community when it comes to playing style. | ||
== | ==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]== | ||
[[File:Subspace olimar.PNG|thumb|right|250px|Olimar in ''[[SSE]]''.]] | |||
Captain Olimar's {{b|Pikmin|species}} are assaulting a large {{SSBB|R.O.B.}}, but are unable to deal damage and perish when the R.O.B. spins. Captain Olimar begins to shiver in fear, but a Red Pikmin alerts Olimar to the [[Blue Falcon]] speeding their way. {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}} jumps out of the Blue Falcon and then [[Falcon Punch]]es the R.O.B., causing it to fall backwards in a disabled state. Captain Falcon then slides on the ground to land, killing all the remaining Pikmin bar the Red Pikmin. A leaf blows by as Captain Falcon remains there, striking a pose. The two captains then team up to take on the [[Subspace Army]]. | Captain Olimar's {{b|Pikmin|species}} are assaulting a large {{SSBB|R.O.B.}}, but are unable to deal damage and perish when the R.O.B. spins. Captain Olimar begins to shiver in fear, but a Red Pikmin alerts Olimar to the [[Blue Falcon]] speeding their way. {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}} jumps out of the Blue Falcon and then [[Falcon Punch]]es the R.O.B., causing it to fall backwards in a disabled state. Captain Falcon then slides on the ground to land, killing all the remaining Pikmin bar the Red Pikmin. A leaf blows by as Captain Falcon remains there, striking a pose. The two captains then team up to take on the [[Subspace Army]]. | ||
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*[[The Great Maze]] (if rescued in [[Subspace (Part I)]]) | *[[The Great Maze]] (if rescued in [[Subspace (Part I)]]) | ||
== | ==In [[Event Match]]es== | ||
===Solo Events=== | |||
* | *'''[[Event 14: Sproutrage of the Flower Pikmin]]''': Olimar must protect 6 Pikmin from {{SSBB|Pikachu}} and the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} until they all bloom into flowers. | ||
* | *'''[[Event 20: All-Star Battle x1]]''': Olimar is one of the eight opponents fought in this event along with {{SSBB|Wario}}, {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}, {{SSBB|Pit}}, {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}, {{SSBB|Lucas}}, {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}}, and the Pokémon Trainer. | ||
*'''[[Event 26: The Slow and Easy Life]]''': {{SSBB|Ness}} must defeat 3 tiny Olimars on [[Smashville]] before K.K. Slider's song ends. | |||
*'''[[Event 28: Flower Blooms in the Echoes]]''': {{SSBB|Peach}} has to hit all the leaves on the largest tree on the right red on [[Hanenbow]] while avoiding Olimar, who will try and interfere with Peach's efforts to do so. | |||
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==[[ | ===Co-op Events=== | ||
*'''[[Co-Op Event 12: Come Back! Falcon Flyer]]''': {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}} and Olimar must defeat two {{SSBB|Samus}}es in under 30 seconds. | |||
*'''[[Co-Op Event 21: The True All-Star Battle]]''': Both players select a character and take on the entire roster on {{SSBB|Battlefield}}. | |||
==Trophies== | |||
Olimar's main and [[Final Smash]] trophies can be obtained by clearing {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} and [[All-Star]] mode respectively with Olimar. | Olimar's main and [[Final Smash]] trophies can be obtained by clearing {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} and [[All-Star]] mode respectively with Olimar. | ||
:'''Pikmin & Olimar''' | |||
::''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.'' | |||
{{Trophy games|console1=GC|game1=[[pikipedia:Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]|console2=GC|game2=[[pikipedia:Pikmin 2|Pikmin 2]]}} | |||
:'''End of Day''' | |||
::''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.'' | |||
{{ | {{Trophy games|console1=Wii|game1=Super Smash Bros. Brawl}} | ||
<center> | |||
| | <gallery> | ||
Pikmin & Olimar - Brawl Trophy.png|Classic | |||
| | End of Day - Brawl Trophy.png|[[End of Day]] | ||
</gallery> | |||
</center> | |||
==[[Alternate costume (SSBB)#Olimar|Alternate costumes]]== | ==[[Alternate costume (SSBB)#Olimar|Alternate costumes]]== | ||
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|{{Head|Olimar|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Blue}} | |{{Head|Olimar|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Blue}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meFe9-cxtPI Combo video by Magzillas] | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meFe9-cxtPI&feature=channel Combo video by Magzillas] | ||
*[http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/characters/pikmin.html Pikmin & Olimar's page at the Smash Bros. DOJO!!] | *[http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/characters/pikmin.html Pikmin & Olimar's page at the Smash Bros. DOJO!!] | ||
*[http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=144161 Olimar Character Guide on SmashBoards] | *[http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=144161 Olimar Character Guide on SmashBoards] | ||
*[http://www.theoss.co.nr Olimar Community] | |||
{{SSBBCharacters}} | {{SSBBCharacters}} |