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Shellshifting is a term that refers to [[Squirtle (SSBB)|Squirtle's]] unique dash pivot, and by proxy its advanced uses, in ''[[Super Smash Bros Brawl]]''.  It gives Squirtle's ground movement significantly enhanced possibilities, much like a [[wavedash]] in ''[[Melee]]''.  There are many applications to SSing that greatly improve both Squirtle's offensive and defensive capabilities.
Shellshifting is a term that refers to [[Squirtle (SSBB)|Squirtle's]] unique dash pivot, and by proxy its advanced uses, in ''[[Super Smash Bros Brawl]]''.  It gives Squirtle's ground movement significantly enhanced possibilities, much like a [[wavedash]] in ''[[Melee]]''.  There are many applications to shellshifting that greatly improve both Squirtle's offensive and defensive capabilities.


== How To Shellshift ==
== How To Shellshift ==
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=== Pump Slide ===
=== Pump Slide ===
The Shellshift to Pump Slide or SSPS is the greatest application of the shellshift technique and is somewhat difficult to pull off perfectly.  It allows Squirtle to slide across a tremendous distance (almost all of [[Final Destination (SSBB)|Final Destination]]) and do his Up Smash attack.  To initiate a SSPS, first do a complete SS (the longest possible slide you can get) and then perform a jump-canceled Up Smash.  If done incorrectly Squirtle will just slide a small distance and do his up smash (a regular dashing Up-Smash, or "Hyphen Smash").  It is easiest to do when Tap Jump is turned "on," as the game will register a canceled jump automatically upon performing the up-smash command.  However, it can also be done by pressing the jump button at almost the exact same moment as A (the C-stick should not be used).  Although the jump technically registers before the Up Smash, it should feel as though the player is pressing the buttons at the same time.   
The Pump Slide is the greatest application of the shellshift technique and is somewhat difficult to pull off perfectly.  It allows Squirtle to slide across a tremendous distance (almost all of [[Final Destination (SSBB)|Final Destination]]) and do his Up Smash attack.  To initiate a SSPS, first do a complete SS (the longest possible slide you can get) and then perform a jump-canceled Up Smash.  If done incorrectly Squirtle will just slide a small distance and do his up smash (a regular dashing Up-Smash, or "Hyphen Smash").  It is easiest to do when Tap Jump is turned "on," as the game will register a canceled jump automatically upon performing the up-smash command.  However, it can also be done by pressing the jump button at almost the exact same moment as A (the C-stick should not be used).  Although the jump technically registers before the Up Smash, it should feel as though the player is pressing the buttons at the same time.   


If performed correctly, there are a few ways the maneuver can be put to use.  One way is to leave the smash uncharged, which will release the move at roughly the middle of Final Destination while Squirtle himself slides the rest of the distance, making for a very quick mid-to-long range kill move.  Another way is to charge the Smash so that Squirtle takes it with him to the end of the stage, releasing a more powerful eruption of water over a longer distance.  Either of these methods can be used to simply give Squirtle some defense as he attempts to cross the stage more quickly than either his dash or his [[Withdraw]] move would allow.
If performed correctly, there are a few ways the maneuver can be put to use.  One way is to leave the smash uncharged, which will release the move at roughly the middle of Final Destination while Squirtle himself slides the rest of the distance, making for a very quick mid-to-long range kill move.  Another way is to charge the Smash so that Squirtle takes it with him to the end of the stage, releasing a more powerful eruption of water over a longer distance.  Either of these methods can be used to simply give Squirtle some defense as he attempts to cross the stage more quickly than either his dash or his [[Withdraw]] move would allow.
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