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Pichu is a playable [[unlockable character]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. As confirmed in a development news update shortly after ''Melee''{{'}}s release, Pichu was purposed to be a "joke character" because of its status as an inferior [[clone]] of {{SSBM|Pikachu}} that possesses more weaknesses and weaker strengths.<ref>''[http://sourcegaming.info/2015/09/24/meleepichusite/ News Flash! Smash Bros. Dojo: Pichu]'' (translated 2015-09-24; [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/1211/index.html original] posted 2001-12-11)</ref> Its most infamous flaw is based on its Pokédex description of unintentionally harming itself with its own electricity: whenever Pichu performs an [[electric]]al attack, it will sustain 1%-4% [[recoil damage]]. Along with this, Pichu is the lightest character in ''Melee'', giving it extremely poor endurance. Although its agility and okay juggling capabilities were more recently highlighted, such positives are insufficient to offset its multitude of cons, resulting in Pichu currently ranking 22nd out of 26 on the ''Melee'' tier list in the D tier.

===Trophy===

''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 (GBC)

Pichu Trophy Melee.png|Pichu [Classic Mode] trophy

Pichu Trophy (Smash).png|Pichu [Smash, Adventure Mode] trophy

Pichu Trophy (Smash 2).png|Pichu [Smash, All-Star Mode] trophy

Pichu makes an appearance in ''Brawl'' as a collectible trophy. It is obtained by completing [[All-Star Mode]] without using a continue. The trophy describes Pichu's appearance in the ''Pokémon'' games, and makes no reference whatsoever to its appearance in ''Melee'':

[[File:Pichu - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|left|100px|Pichu's trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]

''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.''

{{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Gold/Silver|console2=DS|game2=Pokémon Diamond/Pearl}}

Once again, Pichu only appears as a trophy in {{for3ds}}, while {{forwiiu}} references it via [[Palutena's Guidance]] regarding {{SSB4|Pikachu}}. Once again, Pikachu still has Pichu’s blue goggles and Pichu’s wall jump.

[[File:PichuTrophy3DS.png|left|thumb|100px|Pichu's trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''.]]

:''Professor Elm must have been shocked when he discovered a pre-evolution of Pikachu! These cute baby Pokémon often discharge electricity accidentally when something takes them by surprise. They also play together by using their tails to make sparks fly! It's cute to watch, but it's good training for battle, too.''

File:SSBU Spiky Pichu.png|Spiky-eared Pichu, as she appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.