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'''Pikachu''' ({{ja|ピカチュウ|Pikachū}}, ''Pikachu'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. Its return to the series was confirmed on June 11th, 2013 during E3 2013, while it was also among the first wave of [[amiibo]]. Ikue Ōtani reprises her role as Pikachu's voice actor, albeit via recycled voice clips from ''Melee'' and ''Brawl''. | '''Pikachu''' ({{ja|ピカチュウ|Pikachū}}, ''Pikachu'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. Its return to the series was confirmed on June 11th, 2013 during E3 2013, while it was also among the first wave of [[amiibo]]. Ikue Ōtani reprises her role as Pikachu's voice actor, albeit via recycled voice clips from ''Melee'' and ''Brawl''. | ||
Pikachu is currently ranked | Pikachu is currently ranked 15th out of 58 on the [[tier list]], placing it at the top of B tier and results in it being the highest ranking high-tier character. This is a somewhat noticeable decrease from its ranking of 8th out of 38 in ''Brawl''. Pikachu's positives include its fast overall speed, excellent approach, good neutral and combo games, and excellent recovery. However, it has weaknesses as well, most notably its poor survivability and weak KO potential. As a result, Pikachu has a high learning curve and minimal high-level representation compared to other high-tier characters, but it has nonetheless achieved notable tournament results, mostly thanks to {{Sm|ESAM}}. | ||
The overall competitive community opinion of Pikachu has been volatile since ''SSB4''{{'}}s release. Initially, it was widely seen as an average character, but after a number of impressive tournament showings by ESAM (including his brief period of retirement having added to the "mystery" of Pikachu's potential), it was seen as high as a top 3 character by players like {{Sm|ZeRo}} and ESAM himself, culminating in an extremely close Winners' Finals set at [[Super Smash Con]] between the two. This resulted in Pikachu placing 5th on the first tier list. | The overall competitive community opinion of Pikachu has been volatile since ''SSB4''{{'}}s release. Initially, it was widely seen as an average character, but after a number of impressive tournament showings by ESAM (including his brief period of retirement having added to the "mystery" of Pikachu's potential), it was seen as high as a top 3 character by players like {{Sm|ZeRo}} and ESAM himself, culminating in an extremely close Winners' Finals set at [[Super Smash Con]] between the two. This resulted in Pikachu placing 5th on the first tier list. | ||