Super Smash Bros. Brawl Character profile #6 Pikachu

Pikachu

First Game Appearance:
Pokemon Red and Blue - Game Boy (1996);us: Game Boy Camera - Game Boy (1998)

Known For:
Saying only its name, frying water- and flying-type opponrnts, being really cutesy-patootsie

BIOGRAPHY:
As chief mascot of the Pokemon franchise, Pikachu has just about done it all: television, movies, comic books, card games... you name it.But the cuddly little creature is best known for its ubiquitous role in the video game series-the Electric-type has been in every Pokemon game ever made, and has had starring roles in Pokemon Special Pikachu Edition for Game Boy Color and Hey You, Pikachu! for the N64.When it comes to Smash Bros., Pikachu is anything but cute, however-its light-speed movements and assortment of electrifying moves make it one of the toughest foes in the game.A little trivia: Pikachu's name comes from combination of to japanese onomatopoeias: "pika" is a sound that represents sparking bright light, and "chu" is the "squeak squeak" noise that mice make.

With perfectly round cheeks and a jagged tail,
this can only be that most familiar of Pokémon, Pikachu!

It may be small and agile, but its electricity gives it powerful attacks. It’s what you would call an all-around character.

Final Smash

<Volt Tackle>

What is Volt Tackle? It’s Pikachu’s Final Smash!

That pretty much describes it. You don’t need an Electric Ball to unleash it, but you do need a Smash Ball.

Volt Tackle is unleashed! Pikachu transforms into a ball of light.

You can now control that ball of light for a brief period.
Hunt them! Hunt them down!

It’s quite speedy while airborne. This...can be dangerous.

It flies through the air wildly, so take care not to lose control.

If it gets cancelled in midair, something terrible will happen.

Ah... This doesn’t look good.

Special Moves

The first time you hit with Pikachu’s side smash attack, you’ll hit with an attack strength of 20%—quite an impressive rating! There aren’t many other standard moves that can deal that kind of damage.

This is the kind of strike timing you want!

After the first hit, the attack strength will decrease to 17%, then 14%. Just remember it’s best to hit in quick succession.

<Up Special Move: Quick Attack>

It’s important to remember that with Quick Attack, you make two jump moves!

Press up + the special-move button.

When preparing, tilt the Control Stick in the direction you want to fly first. Pikachu will launch in that direction.

For example, here’s Pikachu flying up diagonally.

While flying, tilt your Control Stick quickly in another direction—you’ll get a second jump!

Change direction and jump again!

However, you can’t do your second jump in the direction you’re already headed. The angle of the second jump must be at least 38 degrees different from the previous trajectory.

Try to aim for something a little less than 45 degrees and you’ll be able to travel a pretty good distance.

Maybe this is about the best possible distance you can jump?

<Down Special Move: Thunder>

Ah, electricity—the source of Pikachu’s power. Any enemy directly above will get hit with a strong, electrifying jolt!

Pikaaaaa!

Even more powerful than zapping your enemies with electricity is having them touching Pikachu as the electricity strikes. This type of attack has high launching power and a fairly good range.

You’re not as vulnerable, but you don’t get the secondary attack.

You’re momentarily vulnerable, but anyone near Pikachu’s body gets launched!

Watch out, though—electrical attacks can be absorbed and reflected.

Thanks!

Try to keep your opponents guessing about when you’ll use this move.