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{{Infobox Character | {{Infobox Character | ||
|name = Pikachu | |name = Pikachu | ||
|image = {{tabber|title1=Normal| | |image = {{tabber|title1=Normal|tab1=[[File:Pikachu SSBU.png|x250px]]|title2=Pikachu Libre|tab2=[[File:Pikachu-Alt7 SSBU.png|x250px]]}} | ||
|game = SSBU | |game = SSBU | ||
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|ssbgame4 = SSB4 | |ssbgame4 = SSB4 | ||
|availability = [[Starter character|Starter]] | |availability = [[Starter character|Starter]] | ||
|tier = | |tier = S- | ||
|ranking = | |ranking = 13 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Pikachu''' ({{ja|ピカチュウ|Pikachū}}, ''Pikachu'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. Like all veterans, it was confirmed on June 12th, 2018. Pikachu is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #08]]. | '''Pikachu''' ({{ja|ピカチュウ|Pikachū}}, ''Pikachu'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. Like all veterans, it was confirmed on June 12th, 2018. Pikachu is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #08]]. | ||
As in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', {{s|wikipedia|Ikue Ōtani}}'s portrayals of Pikachu from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' were repurposed for ''Ultimate''. | As in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', {{s|wikipedia|Ikue Ōtani}}'s portrayals of Pikachu from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' were repurposed for ''Ultimate''. | ||
Pikachu is ranked | Pikachu is ranked 13th out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing it in the S- tier. This is a notable improvement from its 15th out of 54 placement in ''SSB4''. Pikachu's strengths come from its overall great mobility all around. Its most prominent strengths are in its [[Neutral game|neutral]] and [[edgeguarding]] game, due to the fast [[startup]], low endlag of all its [[aerial attack]]s, and its ability to recover far from the stage thanks to [[Skull Bash]] and [[Quick Attack]]. All of its aerials also [[Auto-canceling|auto-cancel]] on a [[short hop]], which grants it utility for [[out of shield]] [[Punishment|punishes]] and potential [[zero-to-death]] [[combo]]s. Despite its poor [[range]], Pikachu also possesses a strong [[grab]] game: its [[Back throw|back]] and [[forward throw]]s allow it to set up combos leading to edgeguards while its [[down throw]] is a valuable combo starter. Finally, Pikachu possesses a strong, far-travelling [[projectile]] in [[Thunder Jolt]], which is used to help Pikachu's approach and edgeguards. | ||
However, Pikachu has some notable weaknesses. Due to being one of the [[weight|lightest]] [[fighter]]s in the game, its survivability is hindered against characters with strong finishers. Pikachu also struggles to [[KO]] effectively due to none of its aerials having the ability to KO onstage, while most of its KO moves are either only effective at high percents or have notable downsides such as sourspots or high ending lag. Lastly, its poor range and lack of [[disjoint]]s gives it few options to [[approach]] aside from Thunder Jolt; its reliance on the projectile provide it with a noticeable disadvantage against characters who can properly deal with it. | However, Pikachu has some notable weaknesses. Due to being one of the [[weight|lightest]] [[fighter]]s in the game, its survivability is hindered against characters with strong finishers. Pikachu also struggles to [[KO]] effectively due to none of its aerials having the ability to KO onstage, while most of its KO moves are either only effective at high percents or have notable downsides such as sourspots or high ending lag. Lastly, its poor range and lack of [[disjoint]]s gives it few options to [[approach]] aside from Thunder Jolt; its reliance on the projectile provide it with a noticeable disadvantage against characters who can properly deal with it. | ||
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==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
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{{incomplete|This section can be improved upon to better flesh out Pikachu's strengths and weaknesses.}} | {{incomplete|This section can be improved upon to better flesh out Pikachu's strengths and weaknesses.}} | ||
Pikachu is a lightweight with a small [[hurtbox]], tied with Kirby, Olimar, Sephiroth, and Mewtwo for the seventh lightest fighter. It has overall good mobility, possessing fast [[walk speed|walking]] and [[run speed|dashing]] speeds, high [[jump]]s, is tied for the ninth-highest [[air acceleration]], and has the fourth-highest traction, but slightly above average [[falling speed]] and [[gravity]] and below-average [[air speed]]. Due to its fast mobility, a strong projectile in [[Thunder Jolt]], exceptional frame data, and among the fastest defensive options, Pikachu has an exceptional [[neutral]] game and rarely struggles to approach. | Pikachu is a lightweight with a small [[hurtbox]], tied with Kirby, Olimar, Sephiroth, and Mewtwo for the seventh lightest fighter. It has overall good mobility, possessing fast [[walk speed|walking]] and [[run speed|dashing]] speeds, high [[jump]]s, is tied for the ninth-highest [[air acceleration]], and has the fourth-highest traction, but slightly above average [[falling speed]] and [[gravity]] and below-average [[air speed]]. Due to its fast mobility, a strong projectile in [[Thunder Jolt]], exceptional frame data, and among the fastest defensive options, Pikachu has an exceptional [[neutral]] game and rarely struggles to approach. | ||
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==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ||
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At the end of ''SSB4''{{'}}s metagame, Pikachu was considered a high tier character (ranked 15th out of 55 characters). In its transition to ''Ultimate'', Pikachu has been heavily buffed. All of its moveset's aspects were greatly improved during its transition, in addition to its moveset benefiting noticeably from the changes to gameplay mechanics. | |||
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Pikachu's largest buffs arguably come from its improved speed: its already above-average mobility has been increased, many of its moves have less ending lag, and its aerials have drastically reduced landing lag; while the former and latter buffs are shared with the rest of the cast, they especially benefit Pikachu, the former due to its small size and the latter since its aerials had among the highest landing lag in ''SSB4''. These buffs improve Pikachu's neutral game and overall comboing capabilities | Pikachu's largest buffs arguably come from its improved speed: its already above-average mobility has been increased, many of its moves have less ending lag, and its aerials have drastically reduced landing lag; while the former and latter buffs are shared with the rest of the cast, they especially benefit Pikachu, the former due to its small size and the latter since its aerials had among the highest landing lag in ''SSB4''. These buffs improve Pikachu's neutral game and overall comboing capabilities plus, due to its "pancaking" during many of their landing animations, allow it to avoid mistimed attacks with more ease and retaliate. To further complement this, its already great air game was enhanced as well: Pikachu has a new [[neutral aerial]] that acts similarly to {{SSBU|Mewtwo}}'s own and has much more combo potential; both its [[forward aerial|forward]] and [[up aerial]]s have increased KO power, alleviating one of Pikachu's biggest weaknesses in ''SSB4''; its [[back aerial]] [[auto-cancel]]s from a short hop, now consistently launches opponents behind Pikachu, and has a faster animation, which gives it combo potential into itself several times at low percentages, to the point that it is able to perform a pseudo-[[Wall of Pain]] with the move; and its [[down aerial]] now has a clean hitbox that [[meteor smash]]es opponents, further improving Pikachu's aerial KOing ability. | ||
Although not as buffed as its aerial game, Pikachu's other moves have also seen noteworthy improvements. In particular, its [[dash attack]] has increased KO power and significantly increased [[shieldstun]], to the point it | Although not as buffed as its aerial game, Pikachu's other moves have also seen noteworthy improvements. In particular, its [[dash attack]] has increased KO power and significantly increased [[shieldstun]], to the point it is now unpunishable on shield. Its [[forward smash]] has increased range, making it a more dangerous tool for trapping opponents on the [[edge]]; its [[up smash]]'s strong hit lasts longer, making it more reliable for KOing; and its [[down smash]] will always send opponents in the direction Pikachu faces and at a lower angle, making it more useful, as well as gaining a KO confirm into it from Pikachu's new neutral aerial. Pikachu's standing grab extends farther; its [[down throw]] now inflicts additional hit lag on the opponent on release, improving its combo ability; and its [[up throw]] has increased knockback, allowing it to KO at high percentages. On top of this, some of its special moves were significantly buffed, as [[Thunder Jolt]] has less ending lag, which improves Pikachu's neutral game and grants it a trapping option if opponents shield it from far away; [[Skull Bash]] has drastically reduced ending lag on hit, making it much safer unless it is [[perfect shield]]ed; and [[Thunder]]'s cloud hitbox deals set knockback, allowing it to connect consistently into the discharge, which also inflicts much more knockback. | ||
Finally, Pikachu notably benefits from the changes to game mechanics. The new limits to [[air dodge]]s and smaller [[edge]] sweetspot sizes make Pikachu's already great edgeguarding prowess more dangerous, especially with its down aerial's new meteor smash hitbox, its stronger aerial attacks all-around, and improved primary projectile in Thunder Jolt; they also don't impair its disadvantage state much thanks to its long-distanced and unpredictable recovery. The changes to air dodging also make its on-stage offense even more effective, which combined with its improved mobility, streamlined [[jump]]squat, and reintroduction of [[dash-dancing]] allow it to chase opponents, giving it an excellent combo game that has the potential of causing [[zero-to-death combo]]s. The nerfs to [[rage]] also notably improves its poor endurance, while not nerfing its KOing ability due to its stronger moveset. | Finally, Pikachu notably benefits from the changes to game mechanics. The new limits to [[air dodge]]s and smaller [[edge]] sweetspot sizes make Pikachu's already great edgeguarding prowess more dangerous, especially with its down aerial's new meteor smash hitbox, its stronger aerial attacks all-around, and improved primary projectile in Thunder Jolt; they also don't impair its disadvantage state much thanks to its long-distanced and unpredictable recovery. The changes to air dodging also make its on-stage offense even more effective, which combined with its improved mobility, streamlined [[jump]]squat, and reintroduction of [[dash-dancing]] allow it to chase opponents, giving it an excellent combo game that has the potential of causing [[zero-to-death combo]]s. The nerfs to [[rage]] also notably improves its poor endurance, while not nerfing its KOing ability due to its stronger moveset. | ||
In spite of mostly receiving drastic buffs, Pikachu is not without a few nerfs. | In spite of mostly receiving drastic buffs, Pikachu is not without a few nerfs. The most significant nerf Pikachu has received is the removal of [[Quick Attack cancel]]ing, which noticeably reduces its mobility and approach options, making it more predictable. The changes to neutral aerial, in lieu of an improved combo game, also remove its KO potential. The increased startup and ending lag on its grabs, and dash grab and pivot grab not reaching as far, limit the benefits its grab game has received. Lastly, up throw's altered knockback, while giving it KO potential, makes it more difficult for Pikachu to combo into Thunder. Outside of these nerfs, however, other nerfs Pikachu received have generally been minor, while a good amount of the buffs it received make up for said shortcomings, most notably its improved neutral game. | ||
In the end, Pikachu's entire moveset has seen drastic improvements all around, it benefits significantly from the new engine, and its limited KOing ability was mostly alleviated, causing its buffs to severely outweigh the nerfs it received. Although Pikachu still suffers from the same weaknesses that plagued it in ''SSB4'', such as short range, poor endurance, and still limited KOing ability, its improved strengths now more than compensate for its shortcomings, | In the end, Pikachu's entire moveset has seen drastic improvements all around, it benefits significantly from the new engine, and its limited KOing ability was mostly alleviated, causing its buffs to severely outweigh the nerfs it received. Although Pikachu still suffers from the same weaknesses that plagued it in ''SSB4'', such as short range, poor endurance, and still limited KOing ability, its improved strengths now more than compensate for its shortcomings, arguably cementing it as the most viable threat between its fellow "fragile speedster" brethren, alongside its derivative {{SSBU|Pichu}}. While Pikachu is not as common as some other top- or high-tier characters, it has still received strong results in competitive play, courtesy of players like {{Sm|ESAM}} and {{Sm|Captain L}}. This has led to a very strikingly positive reception of Pikachu, with many top players describing it as a top 5 character in the game, with some going as far as considering it the single best character, although this is debatable as its results are not as strong as other top-tier contenders. Regardless, Pikachu is considered much better than in ''SSB4'', and has fared significantly better overall than in previous games (bar [[Pikachu (SSB)|its appearance]] in ''[[SSB]]''). | ||
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==Update history== | ==Update history== | ||
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Pikachu was slightly buffed via game updates. Its grab game was slightly improved, thanks to a faster pummel and larger grabboxes. The only nerf it has received is [[Thunder Jolt]]'s shield damage being slightly decreased as part of a near-universal nerf to projectiles. His shield size was also increased as a part of a near-universal buffs to shields. | Pikachu was slightly buffed via game updates. Its grab game was slightly improved, thanks to a faster pummel and larger grabboxes. The only nerf it has received is [[Thunder Jolt]]'s shield damage being slightly decreased as part of a near-universal nerf to projectiles. His shield size was also increased as a part of a near-universal buffs to shields. | ||
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'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|3.1.0}}''' | '''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|3.1.0}}''' | ||
{{UpdateList (SSBU)/3.1.0|char=Pikachu}} | {{UpdateList (SSBU)/3.1.0|char=Pikachu}} | ||
'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|7.0.0}}''' | '''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|7.0.0}}''' | ||
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|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|14}} (early, body), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|13}} (early, tail), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|11}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|7}} (late) | |usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|14}} (early, body), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|13}} (early, tail), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|11}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|7}} (late) | ||
|usmashdesc=An overhead tail swipe. Unlike Pikachu's up tilt, it starts in front of it and has good vertical KO potential. The early hit comes out somewhat quickly (frame 10) and lasts until Pikachu's tail goes above it, after which the clean hit lasts until the tail goes behind it. The early hit's sweetspot is located on Pikachu's body and can be comboed into with falling nair. The early sweetspot KOs middleweights around 115% on Final Destination, while the early sourspot KOs around 125%. The late hit, however, does minimal damage and knockback. | |usmashdesc=An overhead tail swipe. Unlike Pikachu's up tilt, it starts in front of it and has good vertical KO potential. The early hit comes out somewhat quickly (frame 10) and lasts until Pikachu's tail goes above it, after which the clean hit lasts until the tail goes behind it. The early hit's sweetspot is located on Pikachu's body and can be comboed into with falling nair. The early sweetspot KOs middleweights around 115% on Final Destination, while the early sourspot KOs around 125%. The late hit, however, does minimal damage and knockback. | ||
|dsmashname=Electric | |dsmashname=Electric Flower ({{ja|ねずみはなび|Nezumi Hanabi}}, ''Mouse Fireworks'') | ||
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|2}} (hits 1-5), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|3}} (hit 6) | |dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|2}} (hits 1-5), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|3}} (hit 6) | ||
|dsmashdesc=Charges its tail with electricity before spinning it around, shocking opponents. It has the least damage potential out of all its smash attacks, dealing only 13%. It KOs middleweights around 95% at the edge of Final Destination with no DI, and deals good horizontal knockback. It also has the least startup out of all its smash attacks, coming out on frame 8, but its 42 frames of ending lag make it very punishable if used poorly. As well as up smash, neutral aerial can combo into this move to confirm a KO. | |dsmashdesc=Charges its tail with electricity before spinning it around, shocking opponents. It has the least damage potential out of all its smash attacks, dealing only 13%. It KOs middleweights around 95% at the edge of Final Destination with no DI, and deals good horizontal knockback. It also has the least startup out of all its smash attacks, coming out on frame 8, but its 42 frames of ending lag make it very punishable if used poorly. As well as up smash, neutral aerial can combo into this move to confirm a KO. | ||
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|ssname=Skull Bash | |ssname=Skull Bash | ||
|ssdmg=6.2% (uncharged), 10% (uncharged smash input), 21.4% (fully charged) | |ssdmg=6.2% (uncharged), 10% (uncharged smash input), 21.4% (fully charged) | ||
|ssdesc=[[bulbapedia:Skull Bash (move)|Charges up before launching forward at a high velocity]]. It can be charged to | |ssdesc=[[bulbapedia:Skull Bash (move)|Charges up before launching forward at a high velocity]]. It can be charged to increased damage, knockback, and distance. Useful for horizontal recovery and can sweetspot the ledge, but leaves Pikachu vulnerable due to being fairly slow, and the hitbox being within its hurtbox. If inputted like a smash attack, it immediately starts with some charge. | ||
|usname=Quick Attack | |usname=Quick Attack | ||
|usdmg=2% (hit 1), 3% (hit 2) | |usdmg=2% (hit 1), 3% (hit 2) | ||
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===[[Announcer]] call=== | |||
{{audio|Needs announcer calls from other languages.}} | {{audio|Needs announcer calls from other languages.}} | ||
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===[[On-screen appearance]]=== | ====[[On-screen appearance]]==== | ||
*Emerges from a [[Poké Ball]], then briefly discharges electricity around itself. | *Emerges from a [[Poké Ball]], then briefly discharges electricity around itself. | ||
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===[[Taunt]]s=== | ====[[Taunt]]s==== | ||
*'''Up taunt''': Charges up its cheeks with electricity and glares at the screen, saying "Piii..." | *'''Up taunt''': Charges up its cheeks with electricity and glares at the screen, saying "Piii..." | ||
*'''Side taunt''': Waves at the screen with one paw, yelling "Pika Pika!" | *'''Side taunt''': Waves at the screen with one paw, yelling "Pika Pika!" | ||
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===[[Idle pose]]s=== | ====[[Idle pose]]s==== | ||
*Scratches its right ear. | *Scratches its right ear. | ||
*Stands up straight, then looks left, and then right, twitching its ears. | *Stands up straight, then looks left, and then right, twitching its ears. | ||
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SSBUPikachuIdle1.gif|Pikachu's first idle pose | SSBUPikachuIdle1.gif|Pikachu's first idle pose | ||
SSBUPikachuIdle2.gif|Pikachu's second idle pose | SSBUPikachuIdle2.gif|Pikachu's second idle pose | ||
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===[[Victory pose]]s=== | ===[[Victory pose]]s=== | ||
*'''Left:''' Backflips, spins, and faces the screen with a happy expression. This resembles its "character chosen" animation in ''Super Smash Bros.'' | *'''Left:''' Backflips, spins, and faces the screen with a happy expression. This resembles its "character chosen" animation in ''Super Smash Bros.''. | ||
*'''Up:''' Looks up with a surprised expression as its ears perk. It then scratches its right ear and smiles. | *'''Up:''' Looks up with a surprised expression as its ears perk. It then scratches its right ear and smiles. | ||
*'''Right:''' Sleeps while muttering "Piii...ka." | *'''Right:''' Sleeps while muttering "Piii...ka." | ||
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''See also: [[:Category:Pikachu players (SSBU)]]'' | ''See also: [[:Category:Pikachu players (SSBU)]]'' | ||
*{{Sm|Captain L|Canada}} - | *{{Sm|Captain L|Canada}} - One of the best Pikachu players in the world during the early metagame but has since switched to {{SSBU|Sheik}}. Placed 3rd at {{Trn|The Pinnacle 2019}}, 7th at {{Trn|Battle of BC 3}}, 9th at {{Trn|Play With Heart}} and 25th at both {{Trn|MomoCon 2019}} and {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 5}} with wins over players like {{Sm|Fatality}}, {{Sm|Mr E}}, and {{Sm|WaDi}}. Ranked 50th on the [[Spring 2019 PGRU]]. | ||
*{{Sm|ESAM|USA}} - | *{{Sm|ESAM|USA}} - One of the two best Pikachu players in the world. Placed 1st at both {{Trn|Glitch 7}} and {{Trn|Glitch 8.5 - Konami Code}}, 3rd at {{Trn|Glitch 8}}, 4th at {{Trn|GENESIS 7}}, and 7th at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}} wins over players such as {{Sm|Nairo}}, {{Sm|MkLeo}}, and {{Sm|Tweek}}. Ranked as high as 14th on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]] and is currently ranked 35th on the [[PGRU v3 NA]]. | ||
*{{Sm|H4|USA}} - One of the best Pikachu players in the United States. Placed 1st at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 38}}, 7th at {{Trn|Back in Blood 5}}, 13th at {{Trn|Port Priority 7}}, 17th at {{Trn|Battle of BC 4}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 13}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Ouch!?}}, {{Sm|Lui$}}, and {{Sm|BassMage}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Kishiru|Japan}} - The best Pikachu player in Japan | *{{Sm|Kishiru|Japan}} - The best Pikachu player in Japan. Placed 13th at {{Trn|Kagaribi 5}}, 17th at {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2019}}, 25th at both {{Trn|Umebura SP 3}} and {{Trn|Glitch 8 - Missingno}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|Umebura SP 7}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|KEN}}, {{Sm|Kuro}}, and {{Sm|T}}. Ranked 96th on the [[Japan Player Rankings]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Neeroz|France}} - The best Pikachu player in Europe | *{{Sm|Neeroz|France}} - The best Pikachu player in Europe. Placed 7th at both {{Trn|WANTED SAISON 4 - Chapter 2}} and {{Trn|Ultimate WANTED 3}}, 9th at {{Trn|Stunfest 2022}}, 13th at {{Trn|Temple: Hermès Edition}}, and 17th at {{Trn|95 Kings of Fields 2}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Dakpo}}, {{Sm|MPg}}, and {{Sm|Flow|p=France}}. Ranked 32nd on the [[PGRU v3 EU]]. | ||
*{{Sm|ShinyMark|Guatemala}} - | *{{Sm|ShinyMark|Guatemala}} - One of the two best Pikachu players in the world. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|CUMBRE}}, 4th at {{Trn|Relax & Smash at GeekFest Cancún}}, 5th at {{Trn|Smash Factor 9}}, and 7th at both {{Trn|SWT: Central America Ultimate Regional Finals}} and {{Trn|Collision 2023}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|MkLeo}}, {{Sm|sisqui}}, and {{Sm|WaDi}}. Ranked 1st on the [[Guatemalan Power Rankings]]. Online, placed 1st at {{Trn|Hitpoint Online Tournament: Ultimate}} and 2nd at both {{Trn|SWT: Central America South Ultimate Online Qualifier}}. Ranked 16th on the [[Wi-Fi Warrior Rank v7]]. | ||
===Tier placement and history=== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||
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However, Pikachu noticeably lacked the results other contenders for best in the game had. ESAM largely spearheaded Pikachu's results for the first few years of the game's competitive lifespan, and despite seeing high highs, was often brought down by mediocre results. For example, ESAM saw a career-defining victory over {{Sm|MkLeo}} at {{Trn|Glitch 8.5 - Konami Code}} but underperformed at most of his other majors in 2021. The post-online metagame also saw the rise of a couple other Pikachu players such as {{Sm|H4}}, {{Sm|Neeroz}}, and {{Sm|ShinyMark}}; the latter especially has seen performances that were on par with ESAM's, which included two top 8 finishes at supermajors. These results, however, were often countered with the players' inconsistency or a lack of results from outside their region. As a result, per [[OrionRank]]'s character rankings, Pikachu was 25th in results in 2021<ref>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zTKrF1HOv70Pp8xdJKrRQy3QiMYKLTCstoVNgxymt0o</ref>, and then fell to 43rd in 2022<ref>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gRlzy4z_dpqb2ZRhGoqtbDcuvUKz_ROsMZHGegon53M</ref>, a far cry from its top tier perception. Furthermore, Pikachu's position in the post-pandemic metagame became less secure due to the increase in strong players at top level play as well as new metagame standards, with more people preferring to use characters that have easier time racking up damage and KOing, such as {{SSBU|Steve}} and {{SSBU|Kazuya}}. | However, Pikachu noticeably lacked the results other contenders for best in the game had. ESAM largely spearheaded Pikachu's results for the first few years of the game's competitive lifespan, and despite seeing high highs, was often brought down by mediocre results. For example, ESAM saw a career-defining victory over {{Sm|MkLeo}} at {{Trn|Glitch 8.5 - Konami Code}} but underperformed at most of his other majors in 2021. The post-online metagame also saw the rise of a couple other Pikachu players such as {{Sm|H4}}, {{Sm|Neeroz}}, and {{Sm|ShinyMark}}; the latter especially has seen performances that were on par with ESAM's, which included two top 8 finishes at supermajors. These results, however, were often countered with the players' inconsistency or a lack of results from outside their region. As a result, per [[OrionRank]]'s character rankings, Pikachu was 25th in results in 2021<ref>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zTKrF1HOv70Pp8xdJKrRQy3QiMYKLTCstoVNgxymt0o</ref>, and then fell to 43rd in 2022<ref>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gRlzy4z_dpqb2ZRhGoqtbDcuvUKz_ROsMZHGegon53M</ref>, a far cry from its top tier perception. Furthermore, Pikachu's position in the post-pandemic metagame became less secure due to the increase in strong players at top level play as well as new metagame standards, with more people preferring to use characters that have easier time racking up damage and KOing, such as {{SSBU|Steve}} and {{SSBU|Kazuya}}. | ||
Overall, opinions on Pikachu have varied greatly. Some players, particularly in North America, continue to argue that Pikachu is one of the best characters despite its underwhelming results due to its thereotical strength, while others, particularly in [[Japan]], believe that Pikachu is overrated due to its mediocre results compared to other top and high tier characters. | Overall, opinions on Pikachu have varied greatly. Some players, particularly in North America, continue to argue that Pikachu is one of the best characters despite its underwhelming results due to its thereotical strength, while others, particularly in [[Japan]], believe that Pikachu is overrated due to its mediocre results compared to other top and high tier characters. As it stands, Pikachu is ranked 13th on the current [[UltRank]] tier list, with the character notably having the greatest standard deviation in its tier list voting; the character was ranked in the top 5 in Latin America, and top 10 in the [[United States]] and [[Canada]], but conversely was not even ranked in the top 25 in Japan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blog.start.gg/ultranks-first-official-ssbu-tier-list-4a35bf3dcfc3|title=UltRank’s First Official SSBU Tier List}} Note: the standard deviation is noted in the "Analysis" section, while the placements by region is noted in the "Regional Differences" section</ref> | ||
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