Learn all about PICHU in Super Smash Bros Ultimate (SSBU) in this Fighter guide; including rating, unlock condition, Super Moves and Final Smashes, featured move tips & more!
SSBU Featured Article
PICHU - Rating & Overview
PICHU - Fighter Rating
| Rating |
|---|
| A |
PICHU - Debut & Appearances
| Debut in Smash Bros. | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Super Smash Bros. Melee | Pokemon |
Character Origin & Backstory
Pichu debuted in Pokémon Gold and Silver, released in North America in 2000. If you leave two PIkachu or two Raichu of the opposite sex at the Daycare, Pichu can hatch from the Egg that is found.
Did You Know? Facts About the Fighter
Pichu isn't a professional at charging electicity like Pikachu. The slightest touch can make Pichu discharge its electricity and shock itself.
PICHU - 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 |
|---|---|
| World of Light | Misty Woods Zone |
| Classic Mode | Unlocked by Clearing 7 Games with PIKACHU |
| Smash Mode | No.34 to Unlock |
PICHU - Fighter Tips & Featured Move Sets
PICHU - Featured Video
Electric Attack Back Fires
Any move when Pichu is engulfed in electricity will deal damage to Pichu. However, Pichu's moves also have significant power and are great for launching opponents.
PICHU - All Move Sets
Volt Tackle - Final Smash
| Volt Tackle |
|---|
| Pichu turns into a ball of electricity that darts around at high speed. If an opponent gets caught in this attack, they'll be constantly hit. Pichu also takes damage from this attack. |
Super Move List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage | Super Move & Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Super (B) | 8.4% | [Thunder Jolt] Sends a ball of electricity bouncing across the stage. This ball is faster than Pikachu's! |
| Side Super (← or → + B) | 9.4 ~ 39.6% | [Skull Bash] Charges up a flying headbutt that when fully charged does more damage than Pikachu's. |
| Up Super (↑ + B) | -% | [Agility] Moves at high speed! The direction can be changed once, and it travels a bit farther than Pikachu's. |
| Down Super (↓ + B) | 16.8% | [Thunder] Calls down thunder from above to hurt nearby opponents. However, Pichu also takes a small amount of damage. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Side Smash | 21.6% (30.2%) | Pichu releases electricity from his cheeks to where he is facing. |
| Up Smash | 17.2% (23.5%) | Swiftly, Pichu leans back and swings his head forward. |
| Down Smash | 17.1% (23.5%) | Electricity surrounds Pichu as he quickly spins in a circle. |
Normal Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack1 | 1.4% |
| Normal Attack2 | 2.8% |
| Normal Attack3 | 5.7% |
Tilt Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Side Tilt Attack | 9.6% |
| Up Tilt Attack | 6.0% |
| Down Tilt Attack | 7.2% |
| Dash Attack | 9.6% |
Jump Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Jump Attack | 8.4% |
| Jump Front Attack | 12.6% |
| Jump Back Attack | 8.4% |
| Jump Up Attack | 4.8% |
| Jump Down Attack | 15.6% |
Throw Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Grab Attack | 1.6% |
| Front Throw | 14.4% |
| Back Throw | 12.0% |
| Up Throw | 9.6% |
| Down Throw | 10.8% |
