Pikachu (Super Smash Bros. N64)

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Pikachu's reaction to his SSB64 self.


Pikachu is an electric type Pokémon, it's also the second evolution from a Pichu, but it would evolve later into a Raichu with a Thunder Stone, and is the mascot of the Pokémon franchise. It also appeared in the Super Smash Bros. Games, which it is fun to play as in, except in Smash 64 where it had a broken and overpowered start.

Why It Shockingly Sucked

  1. Pikachu was too OP in its debut, Smash 64, as it was top tier in a bad way, due to being stupidly overpowering and broken.
  2. It has many overwhelming advantages: its mobility is among the best, with fast walking, dashing, and air speeds, though its falling speed is slightly below average.
  3. While its attacks are generally fast, he has a few rather powerful moves, though his moveset is overall more combo-oriented.
  4. It has a noticeably limited tech.

Redeeming Qualities

  1. It does have its weaknesses, as it is a lightweight character, allowing for it to be KOed earlier than most other characters, and can also be easily comboed by others.
  2. Pikachu is notable for its amazing offstage and edgeguarding game, with fast and powerful aerials that can also combo well with or without certain other moves, along with a recovery on Quick Attack that covers a long distance while also being unpredictable, as well as having some invincibility frames and the ability to easily sweetspot the edge.
  3. It has been noticeably nerfed in future games, being a more fun and balanced character, including Smash Ultimate.

Trivia

  • Pikachu is the only character in the game whose forward smash with battering items attacks both in front and behind (as it does a spin attack with the item).
  • Pikachu, along with Jigglypuff, are technically the first two playable characters in Smash to actually be neutral characters rather than either heroes or villains. This is most likely due to the fact that unlike the human characters in Pokémon, the Pokémon themselves do not have any sense of morality, and therefore do not belong in either alignment, instead willingly choosing to side with whatever alignment said humans are on.

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