Pokémon Trainer (SSBU)
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Pokémon Trainer in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | |
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Universe | Pokémon |
Shares character slot with | Charizard Ivysaur Squirtle |
Other playable appearance | in Brawl |
Availability | Unlockable |
Final Smash | Triple Finish |
Pokémon Trainer is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. He was confirmed on June 12th, 2018.
Changes from Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Aesthetics
- Leaf, the female Pokémon Trainer from FireRed/LeafGreen, makes her first appearance as an alternate costume.
- Squirtle appears to have a new dash animation that involves riding a water wave.
- Squirtle has a more upright stance.
Attributes
- The Stamina mechanic has been removed, eliminating the necessity of switching out Pokémon to restore their power.
Normal Moves
- Ivysaur's neutral air has a new animation where it points its plant towards the screen and spins its leaves. It hits 6 times.
Special moves
- Pokémon Change can now be used in the air, and is much quicker.
- Charizard's side special, Rock Smash, has been replaced with Flare Blitz., as in Super Smash Bros. 4
Changes from Super Smash Bros. 4
These changes only affect Charizard, who was a single fighter in the previous game.
- Now that it is once again part of the Pokémon Trainer rotation, Charizard's down special, Rock Smash, has been replaced with Pokemon Change, effectively eliminating Rock Smash from its moveset.