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Pichu has a rather high technical learning curve compared to many other low tier characters, frequently requiring particularly fast reaction time and taking advantage of small fringe benefits it has- such as being tied with [[Fox]] for having the best [[ledgedash]] GALINT ('''g'''rounded '''a'''ctionable '''l'''edge '''int'''angibility) in the game. Pichu's learning curve is further exacerbated by the fact that many of its moves have niche, but noteworthy, applications in specific matchups, alongside underexplored or situational techniques. For example, Agility's single frame of landing lag can be exploited as a burst movement option, allowing Pichu to traverse the [[stage]] more quickly. | Pichu has a rather high technical learning curve compared to many other low tier characters, frequently requiring particularly fast reaction time and taking advantage of small fringe benefits it has- such as being tied with [[Fox]] for having the best [[ledgedash]] GALINT ('''g'''rounded '''a'''ctionable '''l'''edge '''int'''angibility) in the game. Pichu's learning curve is further exacerbated by the fact that many of its moves have niche, but noteworthy, applications in specific matchups, alongside underexplored or situational techniques. For example, Agility's single frame of landing lag can be exploited as a burst movement option, allowing Pichu to traverse the [[stage]] more quickly. | ||
Although no longer considered a contender for the worst character competitively, Pichu was intended to be a sub-par character in general, with its trophy descriptions mentioning Pichu as "''top of the class in weakness''" and "''best suited for handicapped matches.''" This was confirmed in a development news update, shortly after the game's release.<ref>''[http://sourcegaming.info/2015/09/24/meleepichusite/ News Flash! Smash Bros. Dojo: Pichu]'' (translated 2015-09-24; [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/1211/index.html original] posted 2001-12-11)</ref> | Although no longer considered a contender for the worst character competitively, Pichu was intended to be a sub-par character in general, with its trophy descriptions mentioning Pichu as "''top of the class in weakness''" and "''best suited for handicapped matches.''" This was confirmed in a development news update, shortly after the game's release.<ref>''[http://sourcegaming.info/2015/09/24/meleepichusite/ News Flash! Smash Bros. Dojo: Pichu]'' (translated 2015-09-24; [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/1211/index.html original] posted 2001-12-11)</ref> While considered an unviable character at the highest level of play, [[Codeman]] has ironically demonstrated it is possible for Pichu to place respectably well in a [[major]] tournament. | ||
==How to unlock== | ==How to unlock== | ||