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Pikachu does have notable weaknesses however. Due to being one of the [[weight|lightest]] [[fighter|fighters]] in the game, its survivability is hindered against characters with strong finishers. As mentioned prior, it has poor range. Many of Pikachu's attacks lack [[Disjoint|disjoints]], giving it few options to [[approach]]. Pikachu also struggles to [[KO]] effectively due to none of its aerials having the ability to KO onstage. Furthermore, [[down smash]] and back throw are only effective finishers at the [[ledge]]. Lastly, his reliance on projectiles provide him with a noticeable disadvantage against characters who can counter or [[absorb]] its projectiles, such as {{SSBU|Ness}} and {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}}. | Pikachu does have notable weaknesses however. Due to being one of the [[weight|lightest]] [[fighter|fighters]] in the game, its survivability is hindered against characters with strong finishers. As mentioned prior, it has poor range. Many of Pikachu's attacks lack [[Disjoint|disjoints]], giving it few options to [[approach]]. Pikachu also struggles to [[KO]] effectively due to none of its aerials having the ability to KO onstage. Furthermore, [[down smash]] and back throw are only effective finishers at the [[ledge]]. Lastly, his reliance on projectiles provide him with a noticeable disadvantage against characters who can counter or [[absorb]] its projectiles, such as {{SSBU|Ness}} and {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}}. | ||
Overall, Pikachu's strengths outweigh its weaknesses. Even before the release of ''Ultimate'', many players | Overall, Pikachu's strengths outweigh its weaknesses. Even before the release of ''Ultimate'', many players saw Pikachu as a top tier character. Despite having a small playerbase, he has seen notable [[competitive]] success thanks to players such as {{sm|ShinyMark}} and {{sm|ESAM}}. Outside of this however, Pikachu's results are mediocre in comparison to other top tier characters. With this in mind, and the fact that the aforementioned [[Smasher|Smashers]]' have had inconsistent results in tournament, Pikachu's status as a top tier character has been subject to debate. | ||
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