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|availability = [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]] | |availability = [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]] | ||
|tier = A | |tier = A+ | ||
|ranking = | |ranking = 23 | ||
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'''Squirtle''' ({{ja|ゼニガメ|Zenigame}}, ''Zenigame'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. It was confirmed on June 12th, 2018. It is part of {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}'s rotation along with {{SSBU|Ivysaur}} and {{SSBU|Charizard}}. Along with the Pokémon Trainer, Squirtle is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #33]]. | '''Squirtle''' ({{ja|ゼニガメ|Zenigame}}, ''Zenigame'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. It was confirmed on June 12th, 2018. It is part of {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}'s rotation along with {{SSBU|Ivysaur}} and {{SSBU|Charizard}}. Along with the Pokémon Trainer, Squirtle is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #33]]. | ||
{{s|bulbapedia|Michele Knotz}} | {{s|bulbapedia|Michele Knotz}}, Rikako Aikawa and Klaus Münster reprise their roles as Squirtle from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' in English, Japanese and German respectively, all with new voice clips; in French, Jean-Marc Delhausse replaces Virginie Demians from ''Brawl''. | ||
==How to unlock== | ==How to unlock== | ||
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Squirtle benefits significantly from '' Ultimate''{{'}}s new mechanics. The neutering of [[hitstun canceling]] further benefits Squirtle's aforementioned combo-centric moves. The universally decreased [[landing lag]] makes Squirtle's approach safer, which combines well with its fast frame data, which has been retained and, in some cases, improved. The increased [[shieldstun]] makes several of its attacks safer on shield, most notably its [[forward tilt]] and new smash attacks. The removal of the [[Pokémon Change#Stamina|Stamina]] mechanic also eliminates Squirtle's biggest limiting factor from ''Brawl'', as it can now stay in battle for as long as the player wishes with no penalty, provided it is not KO'd. Finally, the removal of [[chain grab]]bing and neutering of aerial [[grab release]] combos vastly improves Squirtle's survivability. | Squirtle benefits significantly from '' Ultimate''{{'}}s new mechanics. The neutering of [[hitstun canceling]] further benefits Squirtle's aforementioned combo-centric moves. The universally decreased [[landing lag]] makes Squirtle's approach safer, which combines well with its fast frame data, which has been retained and, in some cases, improved. The increased [[shieldstun]] makes several of its attacks safer on shield, most notably its [[forward tilt]] and new smash attacks. The removal of the [[Pokémon Change#Stamina|Stamina]] mechanic also eliminates Squirtle's biggest limiting factor from ''Brawl'', as it can now stay in battle for as long as the player wishes with no penalty, provided it is not KO'd. Finally, the removal of [[chain grab]]bing and neutering of aerial [[grab release]] combos vastly improves Squirtle's survivability. | ||
However, Squirtle has also received some noticeable nerfs. While its grounded movement is technically much faster, it has lost its multiple unique [[advanced technique]]s, such as [[dash attack canceled up smash|DACUS]] and, most notably, [[shellshifting]] (due to the change to its turnaround animation), hindering its versatility. Squirtle's excellent aerial mobility has also been toned down (especially when relative to the cast), as unlike most returning veterans, its [[air speed]] has been reduced, going from among the highest in ''Brawl'' to | However, Squirtle has also received some noticeable nerfs. While its grounded movement is technically much faster, it has lost its multiple unique [[advanced technique]]s, such as [[dash attack canceled up smash|DACUS]] and, most notably, [[shellshifting]] (due to the change to its turnaround animation), hindering its versatility. Squirtle's excellent aerial mobility has also been toned down (especially when relative to the cast), as unlike most returning veterans, its [[air speed]] has been reduced, going from among the highest in ''Brawl'' to merely average in ''Ultimate''. Additionally, while Squirtle's neutral aerial, forward smash, and down smash have more range, the majority of its other attacks have less range, namely its neutral attack, all tilts, dash attack, all other aerials except [[back aerial]], [[grab]]s, and [[Waterfall]], requiring Squirtle to take better advantage of its mobility to land them. | ||
Squirtle's overall damage output and knockback are lower, especially in moves such as its forward and up aerials, and all [[throw]]s except forward and back throws (especially down throw, which is no longer one of the strongest in the game), thus losing some of its KO options, and its improved ones are generally hard to land; as a result, Squirtle | Squirtle's overall damage output and knockback are lower, especially in moves such as its forward and up aerials, and all [[throw]]s except forward and back throws (especially down throw, which is no longer one of the strongest in the game), thus losing some of its KO options, and its improved ones are generally hard to land; as a result, Squirtle mantains a glaring weakness in its lack of KO potential. Lastly, the removal of [[type effectiveness]] hinders Squirtle more than the rest of its party, greatly worsening its survivability in certain matchups, as it previously had a disproportionate resistance to [[flame]] attacks compared to the other Pokémon's respective weaknesses. | ||
Overall, Squirtle's combo game has been improved drastically, giving it an excellent damage racking ability, but its main weaknesses, including its poor range and KO power, have been further exacerbated, resulting in Squirtle being retooled to fit more in line with the speedy, combo-centric playstyle it represents in the Pokémon Trainer's team, exploiting its combo ability and speedy attacks to rack up damage and bring opponents to KO percents for its partner Pokémon. As a result, though it remains a very | Overall, Squirtle's combo game has been improved drastically, giving it an excellent damage racking ability, but its main weaknesses, including its poor range and KO power, have been further exacerbated, resulting in Squirtle being retooled to fit more in line with the speedy, combo-centric playstyle it represents in the Pokémon Trainer's team, exploiting its combo ability and speedy attacks to rack up damage and bring opponents to KO percents for its partner Pokémon. As a result, though it remains a very viable character, it is generally agreed upon that Squirtle is no longer the Pokémon Trainer's best Pokémon by a large margin. | ||
{{SSB4 to SSBU changelist|char=Squirtle}} | {{SSB4 to SSBU changelist|char=Squirtle}} | ||
==Update history== | ==Update history== | ||
Squirtle only received one change throughout ''Ultimate'' | Squirtle only received one change throughout ''Ultimate's'' game updates; a near-universal buff to shield sizes. Due to this, he was the least affected Pokémon Trainer Pokémon by a large margin and arguably the least affected playable character in the whole game. | ||
'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|7.0.0}}''' | '''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|7.0.0}}''' | ||
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|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|13}} | |dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|13}} | ||
|dsmashdesc=Crouches down and spins on its shell while spitting water. Squirtle's fastest smash attack, both in startup and FAF, only having 15 frames of ending lag after the hitbox in the second hit ceases. Great power, KOing at about 100% at the edge of Final Destination. | |dsmashdesc=Crouches down and spins on its shell while spitting water. Squirtle's fastest smash attack, both in startup and FAF, only having 15 frames of ending lag after the hitbox in the second hit ceases. Great power, KOing at about 100% at the edge of Final Destination. | ||
|nairname=Squirtle Spin ({{ja|ゼニガメスピン|Zenigame Supin}}) | |nairname=Squirtle Spin ({{ja|ゼニガメスピン|Zenigame Supin}}, ''Zenigame Spin'') | ||
|nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|10}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7}} (late) | |nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|10}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7}} (late) | ||
|nairdesc=Turns to its side (such that the back of its shell faces the screen) and does a quick cartwheel. Comes out quickly (frame 4), making it good to combo into, and the late hit lasts a while (frame 7-26), making it good for approaching or edge-guarding. Decent knockback, KOing at about 155% at the edge of Final Destination. | |nairdesc=Turns to its side (such that the back of its shell faces the screen) and does a quick cartwheel. Comes out quickly (frame 4), making it good to combo into, and the late hit lasts a while (frame 7-26), making it good for approaching or edge-guarding. Decent knockback, KOing at about 155% at the edge of Final Destination. | ||
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|uairname=Inverted Tail ({{ja|はんてんしっぽ|Hanten Shippo}}) | |uairname=Inverted Tail ({{ja|はんてんしっぽ|Hanten Shippo}}) | ||
|uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7}} | |uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7}} | ||
|uairdesc= | |uairdesc=Squirtle flips upward, using its tail to knock opponents vertically. Comes out quickly (frame 5), and is a potent juggling and combo tool. Of Squirtle's aerials, this has the earliest FAF (frame 30) and auto-cancel window (frame 20), as well as low landing lag (6 frames). KOs at about 190% on Final Destination, so it can KO if used at high percents near the blast line. | ||
|dairname=Tornado Spin ({{ja|たつまきスピン|Tatsumaki Supin}}) | |dairname=Tornado Spin ({{ja|たつまきスピン|Tatsumaki Supin}}) | ||
|dairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|1.5}} (hits 1-5), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|4}} (hit 6) | |dairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|1.5}} (hits 1-5), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|4}} (hit 6) | ||
|dairdesc= | |dairdesc=Squirtle thrusts its tail downward, spinning around in a multi-hit attack similarly to back aerial. Comes out quickly (frame 6), though later than Squirtle's other aerials. Has high landing lag (16 frames) and auto-cancels relatively late (frame 35) like neutral and forward aerials, although they can all autocancel in a short hop. | ||
|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}}) | |grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}}) | ||
|grabdesc= | |grabdesc=Squirtle grabs the opponent with one hand. | ||
|pummelname=Grab Headbutt ({{ja|つかみずつき|Tsukami Zutsuki}}) | |pummelname=Grab Headbutt ({{ja|つかみずつき|Tsukami Zutsuki}}) | ||
|pummeldmg=1% | |pummeldmg=1% | ||
|pummeldesc= | |pummeldesc=Squirtle headbutts the grabbed opponent. Decently fast. | ||
|fthrowname=Jump Kick ({{ja|ジャンプキック|Janpu Kikku}}) | |fthrowname=Jump Kick ({{ja|ジャンプキック|Janpu Kikku}}) | ||
|fthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 6% (throw) | |fthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 6% (throw) | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Pokémon Trainer English Announcer SSBU.wav|English/Japanese/Chinese | Pokémon Trainer English Announcer SSBU.wav|English/Japanese/Chinese | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Electroplankton (Remix)}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Electroplankton (Remix)}} | ||
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Road to Viridian City - Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Road to Viridian City - Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue}} | ||
|{{pkmn|Sobble}} | |{{pkmn|Sobble}} | ||
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