Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Pichu (SSBU)

From SmashWiki, the Super Smash Bros. wiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
Future.png This page documents information about or related to a future release.
All information in this article must be verifiable, and adhere to SmashWiki's new game procedure.
Potentially contentious information should be discussed on the talk page before being added.
This article is about Pichu's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. For the character in other contexts, see Pichu.
Pichu
in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Pichu
PokemonSymbol.svg
Universe Pokémon
Other playable appearance in Melee


Availability Unlockable
Final Smash Volt Tackle
Pichu (SSBU)

Pichu is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It was confirmed on June 12th, 2018.

Changes from Super Smash Bros. Melee

Like in Melee, Pichu damages itself when using electric attacks. It is also no longer a clone, as it is not labeled as an Echo Fighter. Unlike Dr. Mario and (possibly) Young Link however, it is not clear if it is a semi-clone or a completely unique fighter this time around.

Aesthetics

  • Change Pichu's design and proportion now matches the latest games in the Pokémon franchise. Its colors are more vibrant and it's much more expressive than in Melee.
  • Change Pichu now has squash and stretch in its animations, giving it a bouncy feel.
  • Change Many of Pichu's attacks now have new animations differing from its moveset in Melee.
  • Change Pichu has a new taunt akin to Pikachu's up taunt, except it humorously becomes dizzy afterwards.

Ground attacks

Special moves

  • Buff Thunder meteor smashes targets hit high above Pichu and into the electric blast, akin to Pikachu's.
  • Change Like with Pikachu's Thunder, the electricity discharged when the lightning from strikes Pichu is yellow rather than blue, and has Pichu flash with a dark tint.
  • Change Pichu now bounces back after connecting with Skull Bash. This makes it better for hit-and-run but worse for approach.
  • Change Pichu now has a Final Smash, which is similar to Pikachu's: it has Pichu dash quickly around the stage at different angles while surrounded in a ball of electricity, then launching opponents with an electric blast at the end of the move as the ball disappears.