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'''Nolimar''' (also known as '''Solimar''' or '''Solomar''') refers to the practice of using Olimar (or Alph) without any [[Pikmin]], either due to losing Pikmin from them being [[KO]]'d and being forced into the situation, or by choosing to play the entire match with no Pikmin.
'''Nolimar''' refers to a fighting style in which one plays as [[Olimar (SSBB)|Olimar]] without using any [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]]. Although undeniably a ''less'' effective strategy than playing with Pikmin, it is not completely ''in''effective. Nolimar can also refer to the character himself, such as in the context "I was playing as Nolimar," meaning "I was playing as Olimar with no Pikmin."


Without using Pikmin, Olimar is limited to only eight moves: his [[neutral attack]] combo; his [[forward tilt|forward]], [[down tilt|down]] & [[up tilt]]s; his [[neutral aerial]]; his [[dash attack]]; [[Pikmin Order|his down special]] and [[End of Day|his Final Smash]] (which, of course, . Even with only these 8 moves, Olimar can still KO opponents; his forward & down tilts have enough [[knockback]] to kill opponents with moderately high damage. His [[down special move]] can give him [[launch resistance]] if used at the right time, helping him to survive longer. His [[Final Smash]] is still immensely powerful. He can still use his up special move, but it only gives him a tiny hop.
Without Pikmin, {{SSBB|Olimar}} only has six attacks: his [[neutral attack|jab's]] two hits, his three [[tilt]]s, his [[dash attack]], and his [[neutral aerial]]. Nolimar is capable of racking up damage with most of these moves, with his forward tilt and dash attack being his [[KO]] moves. Combined with the hop from a blank [[Pikmin Chain]] in Brawl, and the [[Armor|Super Armour]] of [[Pikmin Order]], it is possible (albeit incredibly difficult) to win a match as Nolimar despite his pitiful KO power and major problems with [[Stale-move negation|stale moves]].


Other names for this gameplay style as "Solimar", a combination of "solo" and "Olimar". "LOLimar" or "Lolimar" is also another way to refer to this strategy, a combination of the acronym "lol" (short for "laughing out loud") and "Olimar".
Note that at the start of a match, Olimar will automatically [[Pikmin Pluck|pluck]] three Pikmin during his entrance, so to intentionally play as Nolimar, the player will have to use [[Pikmin Throw]] or his [[forward smash]] to throw the Pikmin off of the stage, have the Pikmin attacked, have Olimar KO'd, or simply choose to never use Pikmin-based attacks - though the Pikmin can still interfere with opponents by being hit in this case.
 
In ''[[SSB4]]'', Olimar's abilities without any Pikmin were slightly buffed, most notably by the removal of [[Pikmin Chain]] in favour of [[Winged Pikmin]] (which, despite not being treated as Pikmin by the game, could be argued to violate the spirit of Nolimar due to technically ''being'' Pikmin), and the improved reach on his [[jab]], and higher [[knockback]] on his forward tilt, though it's worth noting that [[Pikmin Order]] has fewer armour frames than in ''Brawl''.
 
Nolimar is a popular character to use in gag matches/[[taunt match]]es.
 
==See also==
*[[Sopo]]
 
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Latest revision as of 02:55, June 9, 2021

Nolimar (also known as Solimar or Solomar) refers to the practice of using Olimar (or Alph) without any Pikmin, either due to losing Pikmin from them being KO'd and being forced into the situation, or by choosing to play the entire match with no Pikmin.

Without Pikmin, Olimar only has six attacks: his jab's two hits, his three tilts, his dash attack, and his neutral aerial. Nolimar is capable of racking up damage with most of these moves, with his forward tilt and dash attack being his KO moves. Combined with the hop from a blank Pikmin Chain in Brawl, and the Super Armour of Pikmin Order, it is possible (albeit incredibly difficult) to win a match as Nolimar despite his pitiful KO power and major problems with stale moves.

Note that at the start of a match, Olimar will automatically pluck three Pikmin during his entrance, so to intentionally play as Nolimar, the player will have to use Pikmin Throw or his forward smash to throw the Pikmin off of the stage, have the Pikmin attacked, have Olimar KO'd, or simply choose to never use Pikmin-based attacks - though the Pikmin can still interfere with opponents by being hit in this case.

In SSB4, Olimar's abilities without any Pikmin were slightly buffed, most notably by the removal of Pikmin Chain in favour of Winged Pikmin (which, despite not being treated as Pikmin by the game, could be argued to violate the spirit of Nolimar due to technically being Pikmin), and the improved reach on his jab, and higher knockback on his forward tilt, though it's worth noting that Pikmin Order has fewer armour frames than in Brawl.

Nolimar is a popular character to use in gag matches/taunt matches.

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