Pikachu (SSBM): Difference between revisions

[[File:PikachuAerialAttacksSSBM.png|thumb|Pikachu's aerial attacks]]

''For a gallery of Pikachu's hitboxes, see [[Pikachu (SSBM)/Hitboxes|here]].''

{{MovesetTable

|game=SSBM

|neutralcount=1

|neutral1dmg=2%

|neutraldesc=An extremely quick headbutt. Does very minimal damage, and has short range. This attack can be canceled into itself with two frames between possible inputs, so it can be [[Button mashing|mashed]] for a quick series of headbutts.

|ftiltangles=3

|ftiltupdmg=9%

|ftiltdowndmg=7%

|ftiltdesc=Plants itself on its upper paws and kicks its lower paws in front of its body. This move has surprising range, and the hitbox is out for nearly the whole duration of its animation. Can be used as a defensive attack, or for an [[edgeguard]]. It is best used as a counter to [[SHFFL]]ing characters, as it will almost always interrupt their approach. Low damage, low knockback. This attack can be angled up and down.  

|utiltdmg=7% (tail), 6% (tip)

|utiltdesc=Swings its tail above its body in an arc. This attack is hard to set up, as it has low range. The knockback works well for [[juggling]] and [[combo]]s well however, as it sends opponents upward. Low damage, low knockback.

|dtiltdmg=7%

|dtiltdesc=Sweeps its tail in front of itself. This move has decent range, low knockback, and low damage. However, it doesn't have a lot of [[lag]] and hits rather low. This can be used as an edgeguard against characters with a linear and/or predictable [[recovery]], though there are better options.

|dashdmg=8%

|dashdesc=Jumps forwards, headbutting. While it does have some knockback, it is rather laggy and leaves Pikachu vulnerable (it is particularly easy to [[shield grab]]).

|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|21}} (early), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|19}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|18}} (late)

|fsmashdesc=Rears back, then ejects an attached jolt of electricity in front from its cheeks. A powerful attack that can evade some attacks with the initial animation. Has decent range. The hitbox is [[disjointed]], which makes it a wise choice for [[edgeguarding]]. This attack has [[Priority#Transcendent_priority|transcendent priority]].

|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|17}}-{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|19}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|13}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|7}} (late)

|usmashdesc=Does a quick backflip, attacking with its tail. This is the strongest [[up smash]] in the game in terms of knockback, is extremely quick with decent range, and is one of the strongest smash attacks. Pikachu's up smash is extremely versatile, whether it be setting up juggles or going for a quick low percent KO. Is also good for [[shield stabbing]]. Capable of KOing at 35%-55% when fully charged.

|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|2}} (hits 1-6), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|3}} (hit 7) (≈{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|13.83}} total)

|dsmashdesc=Spins around in place repeatedly, while surrounded with electricity. This is a multi-hit attack that comes out very quickly. Easily used from a successful [[crouch cancel]], and sets up for an aerial at lower percentages. This attack has transcendent priority.

|nairdmg=12% (clean), 9% (late)

|nairdesc=Curls up in a ball and does somersaults in the air. This is a versatile aerial, as it does decent damage, decent knockback, and comes out very quickly. A generic use-anywhere aerial.

|fairdmg=2% (hits 1-4) (≈7.46% total)

|fairdesc=Does a barrel roll in the air, emitting sparks. Hits multiple times with minimal damage. This has more horizontal range than any of Pikachu's aerials. The move, however, has little knockback.

|bairdmg=12% (clean), 9% (late), 4% (landing)

|bairdesc=Spins in the air in a manner similar to its down smash, but without electrical effects. Decent range, damage and knockback, however it lags noticeably if missed, especially if Pikachu lands.

|uairdmg=4%

|uairdesc=Swiftly swings its tail above itself in an arc. Extremely quick with low knockback, this can be used to juggle opponents repeatedly. Also, if hit with the tip of the tail at certain points during the arc, this will send opponents far at a nasty [[semi-spike]] angle similar to {{SSBM|Sheik}}'s forward aerial. This trajectory can be achieved even at low percentages. This attack makes edgeguarding a breeze against predictable, linear, and/or slow recoveries. An essential attack for controlling the match.

|dairdmg=12%, 4% (landing)

|dairdesc=Does a barrel roll, like its forward aerial, except it is facing the ground. Unlike the fair, this does one hit in the air, and an extra hit upon landing if the animation is still going when Pikachu lands. The aerial hit does decent damage and has good knockback, more so than the neutral aerial. The hit upon landing has far lower knockback and stun. This attack lags significantly more than the neutral aerial however, and has noticeable startup lag.

|grabdesc= 

|pummeldmg=3%

|pummeldesc=Zaps the opponent.

|fthrowdmg=2% (hits 1-4), 2% (throw)

|fthrowdesc=Places the opponent on its back and shocks them, sending them forward. This throw is multi-hit, and has low knockback. The only use for this throw is to build damage if no other throw setups are available, which is a rare situation.

|bthrowdmg=9%

|bthrowdesc=Does backwards somersaults with the opponent, then flings them behind itself. Has decent knockback, and is best used near an edge so as to get maximum range from the throw.

|uthrowdmg=5% (hit 1), 5% (throw)

|uthrowdesc=Places the opponent on its head, then headbutts them upward. This throw can [[chaingrab]] [[fastfaller]]s, and at high percentages it is a useful combo move, as it can easily lead into an up smash or up aerial.

|dthrowdmg=5% (hit 1), 5% (throw)

|dthrowdesc=Places the opponent on the ground, then jumps on them. This is a good move against lightweights (like {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}}) at low percentages, as it can lead into a up smash for a low percent KO. This throw is more easily [[DI]]ed than the up throw.