Pichu

For fighter info, see Pichu (SSBM).

Pichu
Official artwork of Pichu from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
Universe	Pokémon
Debut	Pokémon GS (2000, Gold/Silver) (2001, Crystal)
Smash Bros. appearances	Melee Brawl SSB4 (3DS only) Ultimate
Console/platform of origin	Game Boy Color
Species	Pichu
Gender	Varies
Place of origin	Johto

Pichu (ピチュー, Pichū) is a fictional creature from the Pokémon media franchise, in which it is the pre-evolved form of Pikachu.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee

As a playable character

File:Pichumelee.jpg

Pichu's official artwork for Melee

Main article: Pichu (SSBM)

Pichu makes a playable appearance in this game, albeit as one of the weakest characters, but faster and slightly stronger. Melee is notably the only game that is true to Pichu's Pokédex description of harming itself with its own electrical energy: whenever Pichu performs an attack that involves electricity, it takes a few percentage of damage. It is also the lightest character in Melee.

Trophy Description

A Tiny Mouse Pokémon identifiable by its big ears, Pichu evolves into Pikachu. It's not very skilled at storing up electrical energy and will sometimes discharge it if jarred. Although it's small, it has enough electrical power to give even an adult quite a shock. It's often startled by its own power.

• Pokémon Gold & Silver, 10/00

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

As a Trophy

File:Pichu Trophy.jpg

Pichu's trophy in Brawl

Pichu makes a appearance in Brawl as a collectible trophy. It is obtained by completing All Star mode without using a continue. Pichu and Mewtwo were the only two non-returning Melee characters to have trophies in Brawl, and neither trophy description makes any reference to their appearances in Melee in much the same way that none of the main character trophies in Melee and Brawl make any reference to their appearances in any Smash games.

A Tiny Mouse Pokémon. Because its electric cheek pouches are still small, it cannot store electricity yet. Pichu has been known to flaunt its courage by touching tails with others and setting off sparks. It is easier for Pichu to build up electricity when the humidity is lower. Pichu will evolve into Pikachu.

• Pokémon Gold/Silver
• Pokémon Diamond/Pearl

Trivia

• The wall jump ability used by Pichu in Melee is usable by Pikachu in Brawl. That, along with the fact the blue goggles Pichu wore as an alternate costume in Melee appear for Pikachu in Brawl and Pikachus can only learn Volt Tackle though the Pichu stage, have led players to joke (or believe) that Pikachu in Brawl is the evolved Pichu from Melee. Here is a link to a comic with this theory jokingly supported.
• While partial programming information for most fighters that appeared in Melee but not Brawl has been discovered in Brawl's code, Pichu is one of two characters (alongside Young Link), to not have any programmed data at all.