Pichu (SSBM)

This article is about Pichu's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Melee. For other uses, see Pichu. Also, for information about the character of whom Pichu is a clone, see Pikachu.

Pichu (Japanese: ピチュー, Pichū) is a Pokémon character in Super Smash Bros. Melee. It is unlocked by completing Event Match 37: Legendary Pokemon or by playing 200 vs. matches.

Pichu is said to be a joke character amongst many players and even in the game itself. Because of this reason it fits into the game uniquely as a harmless, cute, and even laughable gag. It has been argued about its placing in the tier-list, with many people asking for Mewtwo, Bowser, and Kirby to be considered under Pichu. Despite the nuances of the ever-changing lists, Pichu remains profoundly known as the character nobody wants to competitively play for long.

But it is for all the character's downfalls that it has a following of players at all. The ability to win with Pichu is a Smasher's dream. The reality of it, however, is that nobody has won any notable tournament with only Pichu, not even pro players like Chu Dat or KoreanDJ. Pichu is always a fleeting moment of desire, and then it is forgotten. Even most of the Pichu players in the Smash community do not mainly play as Pichu, using the character as a secondary to play against lesser opponents.

Special Moves

• Neutral B: Thunder Jolt
• Smash B: Skull Bash
• Up B: Agility
• Down B: Thunder

Pros & cons

Pros

• Low landing framerate (2 frames)
• Small size helps in avoiding attacks
• Ground-level attacks are good for edgeguarding
• Two recovery attacks (Skullbash [smash+B] and Agility [Up+B])
• Far recovery distance and choice in direction helps get past edgeguarding
• Juggles fastfallers well with U-air
• Can chainthrow fastfallers
• Powerful F-Smash Knockback (on last hit)

Cons

• Lightest character in the game
• Electrical attacks inflict self-damage
• Extremely short attack range
• Poor grab range
• Shortest tech/ledge roll
• Laggy attacks
• Easily comboed despite light weight

Trophy Descriptions

Pichu

A Tiny Mouse Pokemon 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)

Pichu (Smash Red)

Compared with Pikachu, Pichu is a tad more nimble and a little more difficult to hit. Those are the only two advantages, however, and since Pichu damages itself when it uses electrical attacks, it's best suited for handicapped matches. Even though Pichu's tough to catch, it's easy to throw its tiny frame great distances. (B: Thunder Jolt, Smash B: Skull Bash)

Pichu (Smash Blue)

Pichu is the lightest character in Super Smash Brox. Melee, and it's top of the class in weakness, too! For Pichu, it's all about scampering here and there to pick up items that will help it survive. The first warp in Agility causes 1 point of damage to Pichu, and the second causes 3, so try to limit the number of times you use the move. (Up & B: Agility, Down & B: Thunder)

External links

Pichu Video List

Pichu Player List