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{{notice|[[SmashWiki is not speculative]]. Please refrain from adding detailed data values derived from pre-release gameplay footage, such as the E3 demo. Such data (damage values, launch trajectories, frame data, etc.) are subject to change before the official release.}} | {{notice|[[SmashWiki is not speculative]]. Please refrain from adding detailed data values derived from pre-release gameplay footage, such as the E3 demo. Such data (damage values, launch trajectories, frame data, etc.) are subject to change before the official release.}} | ||
===Aesthetics=== | ===Aesthetics=== | ||
*{{change|Pikachu's | *{{change|Pikachu's has a more subdued color scheme. It more closely resembles its appearance in recent mainline ''[[Pokémon]]'' games.}} | ||
*{{change|Pikachu is more expressive | *{{change|Pikachu is more expressive. It now appears angry during many attacks.}} | ||
*{{change|Pikachu's cheeks | *{{change|Pikachu's cheeks flash white when using electric attacks.}} | ||
*{{change| | *{{change|Two new costumes featuring the female Pikachu design, which has a heart-shaped tail, have been added - one wearing {{iw|bulbapedia|Moon|game}}'s [[bulbapedia:Fashion item|Casual Cap]] from [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Sun and Moon|''Pokémon Sun'' and ''Moon'']] and another wearing the [[bulbapedia:Cosplay Pikachu|Libre costume]] from [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|''Pokémon Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'']]. These replace its white and cyan costumes from the previous game.}} | ||
*{{change|Pikachu always faces the screen regardless of which direction it turns | *{{change|Pikachu always faces the screen regardless of which direction it turns, causing all of its animations to be mirrored.}} | ||
*{{change|Pikachu only waves once during its side taunt, shortening its duration. Down taunt is also faster.}} | *{{change|Pikachu only waves once during its side taunt, shortening its duration. Down taunt is also faster.}} | ||
===Attributes=== | ===Attributes=== | ||
*{{buff|Like all characters, Pikachu's [[jumpsquat]] animation now takes three frames to complete.}} | *{{buff|Like all characters, Pikachu's [[jumpsquat]] animation now takes three frames to complete.}} | ||
*{{buff|Pikachu's [[air speed]] | *{{buff|Pikachu's has faster [[air speed]].}} | ||
===Ground attacks=== | ===Ground attacks=== | ||
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*{{change|Down tilt has an altered animation, with Pikachu's tail standing more upright at the end.}} | *{{change|Down tilt has an altered animation, with Pikachu's tail standing more upright at the end.}} | ||
*{{buff|Dash attack has less end lag, and the sweetspot deals more damage.}} | *{{buff|Dash attack has less end lag, and the sweetspot deals more damage.}} | ||
*{{nerf|Forward smash has more | *{{nerf|Forward smash has more end lag.}} | ||
*{{nerf|Up smash deals less knockback.}} | *{{nerf|Up smash deals less knockback.}} | ||
*{{buff|Down smash has less end lag.}} | *{{buff|Down smash has less end lag.}} | ||
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===Aerial attacks=== | ===Aerial attacks=== | ||
*{{change|Neutral aerial is a completely new attack that has Pikachu emitting an electric surge around itself, similar to {{SSBU|Mewtwo}}'s neutral aerial.}} | *{{change|Neutral aerial is a completely new attack that has Pikachu emitting an electric surge around itself. It hits multiple times, similar to {{SSBU|Mewtwo}}'s neutral aerial.}} | ||
*{{buff| | *{{buff|Neutral aerial has less landing lag and is more useful for starting combos.}} | ||
*{{buff|Forward aerial deals more damage if all hits connect | *{{buff|Forward aerial deals more damage if all hits connect. The final hit deals more knockback.}} | ||
*{{nerf|Back aerial has more startup lag | *{{nerf|Back aerial has more startup lag. The final hit deals less damage and knockback.}} | ||
*{{buff|Back aerial executes more quickly and has less landing lag.}} | *{{buff|Back aerial executes more quickly and has less landing lag.}} | ||
*{{change|Back aerial has an altered ending animation, with Pikachu spreading out its limbs in a more upright position.}} | *{{change|Back aerial has an altered ending animation, with Pikachu spreading out its limbs in a more upright position.}} | ||
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===Throws/other attacks=== | ===Throws/other attacks=== | ||
*{{nerf|Standing and dash grab having increased | *{{nerf|Standing grab and dash grab having increased startup lag and end lag.}} | ||
*{{buff|Forward throw deals more damage.}} | *{{buff|Forward throw deals more damage.}} | ||
*{{change|Forward throw has slightly more vertical knockback | *{{change|Forward throw has slightly more vertical knockback. This hinders combos but may help with edgeguarding.}}<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-807mxXEGw</ref> | ||
*{{buff|Up throw deals more damage.}}<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-807mxXEGw</ref> | *{{buff|Up throw deals more damage.}}<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-807mxXEGw</ref> | ||
*{{nerf|Up throw has slightly altered knockback, reducing its follow up potential.}} | *{{nerf|Up throw has slightly altered knockback, reducing its follow up potential.}} | ||
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*{{buff|[[Thunder (Pokemon)|Thunder]] deals more knockback.}} | *{{buff|[[Thunder (Pokemon)|Thunder]] deals more knockback.}} | ||
*{{nerf|Thunder has more startup lag and end lag.}} | *{{nerf|Thunder has more startup lag and end lag.}} | ||
*{{change| | *{{change|Thunder produces a yellow lightning bolt rather than blue and causes Pikachu glow a bright yellow while flashing a dark tint.}} | ||
*{{change|[[Volt Tackle]] now involves Pikachu dashing quickly forward while surrounded by a ball of electricity. If the move connects, Pikachu speeds around the stage at different angles, racking up damage before launching opponents with an electric blast at the end of the move.}} | *{{change|[[Volt Tackle]] now involves Pikachu dashing quickly forward while surrounded by a ball of electricity. If the move connects, Pikachu speeds around the stage at different angles, racking up damage before launching opponents with an electric blast at the end of the move.}} | ||
**{{nerf|If Volt Tackle misses, Pikachu may [[self-destruct]].}} | **{{nerf|If Volt Tackle misses, Pikachu may [[self-destruct]].}} | ||