Learn all about PIKACHU in Super Smash Bros Ultimate (SSBU) in this Fighter guide; including rating, unlock condition, Super Moves and Final Smashes, featured move tips & more!
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PIKACHU - Rating & Overview
PIKACHU - Fighter Rating
Rating |
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S |
PIKACHU - Debut & Appearances
Debut in Smash Bros. | First Appearance |
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Super Smash Bros. | Pokemon |
Character Origin & Backstory
Pikachu debuted in Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue for Game Boy. Consider yourself a very lucky trainer if you catch one in Viridian Forest.
Did You Know? Facts About the Fighter
Pikachu is an Electric-type Mouse Pokémon with a low appearance rate in Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue. In Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition, you could get one from Professor Oak at the start.
PIKACHU - How to Unlock
3 Unlock Methods Available
There are in total, 3 ways of unlocking / adding new character to your roster in SSBU. By completing either one of these condition will unlock these Fighter to be used in Smash Mode and Classic Mode.
Game Mode | Condition |
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World of Light | River Bank Zone |
Classic Mode | Default Character |
Smash Mode | Default Character |
PIKACHU - Fighter Tips & Featured Move Sets
PIKACHU - Featured Video
Use Down Smash to Control Enemy's Positioning
Pikachu's spinning down smash draws in nearby opponents, launching them in the direction Pikachu is facing. This makes it a powerful move to use at the edge of a stage.
Deal Damage & Meteor Enemy with Electric Screw
This move has a meteor effect at the beginning. Pikachu has great recovery skills, so using it to dunk someone off the edge of the stage is a viable option.
Neutral Air Attack to Attack in All Direction
Pikachu's neutral air attack has short reach, but it hits in all directions. It's a handy move since it attacks quickly and easily allows for follow-up hits after you make contact.
PIKACHU - All Move Sets
Volt Tackle - Final Smash
Volt Tackle |
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Pikachu turns into a ball of electricity that darts all over the stage. If an opponent gets caught in this attack, they'll constantly be hit. Finally, Pikachu unleashes a powerful spark with a high launch power. |
Super Move List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
Control | Damage | Super Move & Effect |
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Super (B) | 7.2% | [Thunder Jolt] Sends a ball of electricity bouncing along the stage. |
Side Super (← or → + B) | 12.0 ~ 25.6% | [Skull Bash] Charges up a flying headbutt. |
Up Super (↑ + B) | -% | [Quick Attack] Attacks quickly in any direction. Can change direction midmove to a move a second time. |
Down Super (↓ + B) | 18.0% | [Thunder] Calls down a lightning strike that deals more damage to opponents if the bolt hits Pikachu. |
Smash Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
*Value in brackets shows damage results when fully charged.
Control | Damage | Effect |
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Side Smash | 18.0% (25.2%) | A short-ranged ball of electricity is sent forth from Pikachu's cheeks. |
Up Smash | 16.2% (21.8%) | Pikachu flips over, swinging its tail along with it in an overhead arc. |
Down Smash | 16.2% (21.8%) | Pikachu goes low and does a thunder-charged spin move on the ground. |
Normal Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
Control | Damage |
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Normal Attack1 | 1.6% |
Normal Attack2 | 1.2% |
Normal Attack3 | -% |
Tilt Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
Control | Damage |
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Side Tilt Attack | 10.8% |
Up Tilt Attack | 6.0% |
Down Tilt Attack | 7.2% |
Dash Attack | 13.2% |
Jump Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
Control | Damage |
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Jump Attack | 10.6% |
Jump Front Attack | 14.1% |
Jump Back Attack | 10.3% |
Jump Up Attack | 7.2% |
Jump Down Attack | 15.6% |
Throw Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
Control | Damage |
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Grab Attack | 1.2% |
Front Throw | 12.0% |
Back Throw | 9.6% |
Up Throw | 6.0% |
Down Throw | 10.8% |