Learn all about POKEMON TRAINER in Super Smash Bros Ultimate (SSBU) in this Fighter guide; including rating, unlock condition, Super Moves and Final Smashes, featured move tips and more!
SSBU Featured Article
Table of Contents
POKEMON TRAINER - Rating & Overview
POKEMON TRAINER - Fighter Rating
| Rating |
|---|
| S |
POKEMON TRAINER - Debut & Appearances
| Debut in Smash Bros. | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Super Smash Bros. Brawl | Pocket Monster |
Character Origin & Backstory
The Pokémon Trainer stands in the background and instructs Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard. You can play as a female Pokémon Trainer by changing Pokémon Trainer's costume when choosing your fighter.
Did You Know? Facts About the Fighter
Pokémon Trainer will react when taunting or when a Pokémon takes damage. The girl and boy Pokémon Trainer have different reactions.
POKEMON TRAINER - 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 | Beach Zone |
| Classic Mode | Unlocked by Clearing 2 Games with DONKEY KONG |
| Smash Mode | No.26 to Unlock |
POKEMON TRAINER - Fighter Tips & Featured Move Sets
POKEMON TRAINER - Featured Video
Squirtle: Water Gun (Neutral Special)
Squirtle shoots water from its mouth to push opponents away. It doesn't do any damage, but it's great for interfering with opponents trying to return to the stage.
Ivysaur: Vine Whipe (Up Special)
Vine Whip can be used as many times as you want in midair and the direction it shoots out can be changed slightly. It can be used to grab the edge when falling off the stage.
Charizard: Wing Thrust (Up Tilt Attack)
Charizard's wings won't take damage, making this attack good for overpowering foes who are attacking from above.
POKEMON TRAINER - All Move Sets
Triple Finish - Final Smash
| Triple Finish |
|---|
| Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard perform a synchronized combo attack. The attck hits a wide range in front of the trio and deals damage to opponents caught in it, pushing them away. |
Super Move List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage | Super Move & Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Super (B) | -% | [Water Gun] Spits water out at opponents. The more it has been charged, the more power it has to push opponents. |
| Side Super (← or → + B) | 15.6% | [Withdraw] Hides in its shell and then tackles. Attacks can bounce this attack back, but won't hurt. |
| Up Super (↑ + B) | 15.3% | [Waterfall] Rides a torrent of water, hitting opponents. Tilting left and right can adjust the rising angle. |
| Down Super (↓ + B) | -% | [Pokemon Change] Switches to Ivysaur. Immune to damage initially but become vulnerable if used repeatedly. |
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 | 18% (25.2%) | A water swipe! Squirtle unleashes the attack to his front. |
| Up Smash | 19.4% (26.8%) | Squirtle summons two pillars of water to both his sides. |
| Down Smash | 15.8% (21.8%) | Water surrounds Squirtle as he spins on the gound! |
Normal Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack1 | 2.4% |
| Normal Attack2 | 1.8% |
| Normal Attack3 | 4.8% |
Tilt Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Side Tilt Attack | 6.0% |
| Up Tilt Attack | 19.2% |
| Down Tilt Attack | 10.8% |
| Dash Attack | 9.6% |
Jump Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Jump Attack | 12.0% |
| Jump Front Attack | 8.4% |
| Jump Back Attack | 12.0% |
| Jump Up Attack | 8.4% |
| Jump Down Attack | 3.6% |
Throw Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Grab Attack | 1.2% |
| Front Throw | 9.6% |
| Back Throw | 8.4% |
| Up Throw | 8.4% |
| Down Throw | 9.6% |
