Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.): Difference between revisions

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caption=Pikachu in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]'' |

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'''Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''ピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu'') is a playable character in the ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. Along with {{smw|Mario}}, {{zw|Link}}, and {{wk|Kirby}}, Pikachu is one of the most notable fighters in the game.

[[File:Pikachu Smash64.png|thumb|right|100px|Artwork of Pikachu in [[Super Smash Bros.]]]]

Pikachu is a playable character, and the only Pokémon that is playable from the start of the game. Its main stage is {{st|Saffron City}}.

In the hands of a skilled player, Pikachu is not to be taken lightly. Alongside electrical attacks, it has very good aerial attacks and superb, but hard to master, recovery move. Pikachu is also one of the lightest characters in the game, making it easy for its foes to launch it. Despite this, top-level SSB players have placed Pikachu at the top of their list, theoretically making it the best character in the game.

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Pikachu is a returning playable character, and the only Pokémon that is playable from the start of the game. Its main stage is {{st|Pokémon Stadium}}.

While Pikachu's play style remained the same, it was powered down in the sequel (like {{wk|Kirby}} and {{wb|Ness}}) by having less range in the majority of its attacks, and its recovery travels a shorter distance. It did gain a few buffs, however, as Quick Attack now deals damage, and Thunder Jolt travels underneath stages.

[[File:Pikachu Brawl.png|250px||thumb|Artwork of Pikachu in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]

Pikachu is a returning playable character to the franchise. It has been strengthened, and is now at a closer spot to its original placement in the first game; due to faster air speed, ability to chain grab, and a better grab reach. Its Final Smash move is {{m|Volt Tackle}}.

It has different designs for hats, including {{ga|Red}}'s hat from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}.

Pikachu is first seen in the "Research Facility" stage, where its electricity is being used to power a generator. Responding to its shrieks of pain and taking pity on it, {{sbw|Zero-Suit Samus (SSBB)|Zero Suit Samus}} saves it by destroying the generator. The two then face a group of {{sbw|R.O.B. Sentry|R.O.B. Sentries}}. Pikachu then joins Samus to search for her stolen power suit. The suit is soon recovered and then are soon confronted by {{met|Ridley}}, who grabs Samus and begins dragging her across the walls. Pikachu then returns the favor as it zaps Ridley with a powerful Thunder attack. The two later meet up with {{sbw|Donkey Kong (SSBB)|Donkey Kong}}, {{sbw|Diddy Kong (SSBB)|Diddy Kong}}, {{sbw|Captain Falcon (SSBB)|Captain Falcon}} and {{sbw|Olimar (SSBB)|Olimar}} to prevent a group of R.O.B. sentries from setting off {{sbw|Subspace Bombs}}. After failing to defeat {{sbw|Ganondorf (SSBB)|Ganondorf}} and his army, the {{sbw|Ancient Minister}} becomes {{sbw|R.O.B. (SSBB)|R.O.B.}} and then the gang escapes using Captain Falcon's ship. After defeating {{met|Meta Ridley}}, Pikachu and the gang meet up with the rest of the heroes and infiltrate Subspace, where Pikachu and the others prepare to confront {{sbw|Tabuu}}.

==={{sbw|Snake's Smash Taunt|Codec}} information (on {{sbw|Shadow Moses Island}})===

*'''{{sbw|Mei Ling}}:''' ''"Ooh! How cuute!"''

*'''{{sbw|Solid Snake}}:''' ''"What? The [[List of Pokémon by color#Yellow|yellow thing]]?"''

*'''Mei Ling:''' ''"That's Pikachu. It's a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. They're popular all over the {{pkmn|world}}, you know. And it may look cute, but be careful. It can store large amounts of {{t|electric}}ity in those adorable little cheeks. It'll try to pepper you with [[Pikachu (Pokémon)#Smash Bros.-only moves|electric shocks]]."''

[[File:Volt Tackle SSBB.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu's Final Smash]]

 

 

 

 

===Gallery===

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File:Pikachu Up Smash SSB4.png|Pikachu's Up Smash attack in the 3DS version

File:Pikachu Up Special SSB4.png|Pikachu's Up Special move in the 3DS version

File:Pikachu Up Smash Taunt SSB4.png|Pikachu taunting (Up Smash Taunt) in the 3DS version

File:Pikachu Down Smash SSB4.png|Pikachu's Down Smash attack in the 3DS version

File:Pikachu Down Special SSB4.png|Pikachu's Down Special attack in the 3DS version

File:Pikachu Down Smash Taunt SSB4.png|Pikachu taunting (Down Smash Taunt) in the 3DS version

File:Pikachu Side Smash SSB4.png|Pikachu's Side Smash attack in the 3DS version

File:Pikachu Side Special SSB4.png|Pikachu's Side Special attack in the 3DS version

File:Pikachu Side Smash Taunt SSB4.png|Pikachu taunting (Side Smash Taunt) in the 3DS version

File:Pikachu Special SSB4.png|Pikachu's Special attack in the 3DS version