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'''Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''ピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. Along with {{smw|Mario}}, {{zw|Link}}, and {{wk|Kirby}}, Pikachu is one of the most notable fighters in the game.

==[[Super Smash Bros.]]==
[[File:Pikachu Smash64.png|thumb|right|100px|Artwork of Pikachu in [[Super Smash Bros.]]]]
Pikachu is a playable character, and the only Pokémon that is playable from the start of the game. Its main stage is {{st|Saffron City}}.

In the hands of a skilled player, Pikachu is not to be taken lightly. Alongside electrical attacks, it has very good aerial attacks and superb, but hard to master, recovery move. Pikachu is also one of the lightest characters in the game, making it easy for its foes to launch it. Despite this, top-level SSB players have placed Pikachu at the top of their list, theoretically making it the best character in the game.

{{SmashMoves|type=Electric|game=Smash|Spe={{sbw|Thunder Jolt}}|SpeU=Quick Attack|SpeUM=yes|SpeD=Thunder|SpeDM=yes}}

===Information===
:''{{P|Pikachu}}''
:''[[Species|Mouse]] [[Pokémon (species)|PKMN]]
:''[[List of Pokémon by height|Height]] 1'4"
:''[[List of Pokémon by weight|Weight]] 13lbs
:''When several of these Pokémon gather, their [[Electric (type)|electricity]] could cause lightning storms. ([[Pokédex]] excerpt)''
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==[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]==
[[File:Pikachu Melee.jpg|250px||thumb|Pikachu in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]]]
Pikachu is a returning playable character, and the only Pokémon that is playable from the start of the game. Its main stage is {{st|Pokémon Stadium}}.

While Pikachu's play style remained the same, it was powered down in the sequel (like {{wk|Kirby}} and {{wb|Ness}}) by having less range in the majority of its attacks, and its recovery travels a shorter distance. It did gain a few buffs, however, as Quick Attack now deals damage, and Thunder Jolt travels underneath stages.

{{SmashMoves|type=Electric|game=Melee|Spe={{sbw|Thunder Jolt}}|SpeS=Skull Bash|SpeSM=yes|SpeU=Quick Attack|SpeUM=yes|SpeD=Thunder|SpeDM=yes}}

===Trophy information===
====Classic Mode====
''It's safe to say that Pikachu is the most famous and popular of all Pokémon. It has electric pouches in both cheeks; when in danger, it shoots electricity at its enemies. Although Pikachu can evolve into Raichu by exposure to a Thunderstone, many Trainers like Pikachu so much that they don't let it evolve.''

====Adventure Mode====
''While its electrical attacks, such as {{m|Thunder}} and Thunder Jolt, are powerful, Pikachu is at its best speeding around the fray and waiting for its chance to strike. You can control the path of Pikachu's two-directional {{m|Quick Attack}}, allowing you to jump twice. Hold down the B Button to charge up {{m|Skull Bash}}.''

====All-Star Mode====
''The angle of the Control Stick controls the direction of Pikachu's Quick Attack. Pikachu will move blindingly fast, and it will also cause damage to any character it runs into. Move the Control Stick during Quick Attack and Pikachu will move in up to two directions. Be sure to check out the ceilings on the level when you use Thunder.''

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==[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]==
[[File:Pikachu Brawl.png|250px||thumb|Artwork of Pikachu in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
Pikachu is a returning playable character to the franchise. It has been strengthened, and is now at a closer spot to its original placement in the first game; due to faster air speed, ability to chain grab, and a better grab reach. Its Final Smash move is {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
It has different designs for hats, including {{ga|Red}}'s hat from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}.

{{SmashMoves|type=Electric|game=Brawl|Spe={{sbw|Thunder Jolt}}|SpeS=Skull Bash|SpeSM=yes|SpeU=Quick Attack|SpeUM=yes|SpeD=Thunder|SpeDM=yes|FS=Volt Tackle|FSM=yes}}

===Subspace Emissary===
[[File:SSBB Pikachu.png|150px|left|thumb|Pikachu in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
Pikachu is first seen in the "Research Facility" stage, where its electricity is being used to power a generator. Responding to its shrieks of pain and taking pity on it, {{sbw|Zero-Suit Samus (SSBB)|Zero Suit Samus}} saves it by destroying the generator. The two then face a group of {{sbw|R.O.B. Sentry|R.O.B. Sentries}}. Pikachu then joins Samus to search for her stolen power suit. The suit is soon recovered and then are soon confronted by {{met|Ridley}}, who grabs Samus and begins dragging her across the walls. Pikachu then returns the favor as it zaps Ridley with a powerful Thunder attack. The two later meet up with {{sbw|Donkey Kong (SSBB)|Donkey Kong}}, {{sbw|Diddy Kong (SSBB)|Diddy Kong}}, {{sbw|Captain Falcon (SSBB)|Captain Falcon}} and {{sbw|Olimar (SSBB)|Olimar}} to prevent a group of R.O.B. sentries from setting off {{sbw|Subspace Bombs}}. After failing to defeat {{sbw|Ganondorf (SSBB)|Ganondorf}} and his army, the {{sbw|Ancient Minister}} becomes {{sbw|R.O.B. (SSBB)|R.O.B.}} and then the gang escapes using Captain Falcon's ship. After defeating {{met|Meta Ridley}}, Pikachu and the gang meet up with the rest of the heroes and infiltrate Subspace, where Pikachu and the others prepare to confront {{sbw|Tabuu}}.  
==={{sbw|Snake's Smash Taunt|Codec}} information (on Shadow Moses Island)===
*'''{{sbw|Mei Ling}}:''' ''"Ooh! How cuute!"''
*'''{{sbw|Solid Snake}}:''' ''"What? The [[List of Pokémon by color#Yellow|yellow thing]]?"''
*'''Mei Ling:''' ''"That's Pikachu. It's a [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]]. They're popular all over the {{pkmn|world}}, you know. And it may look cute, but be careful. It can store large amounts of {{t|electric}}ity in those adorable little cheeks. It'll try to pepper you with [[Pikachu (Pokémon)#Smash Bros.-only moves|electric shocks]]."''
*'''Solid Snake:''' ''"Couldn't be much worse than {{wp|Ocelot (Metal Gear)|Ocelot's}} old torture device..."''
*'''Mei Ling:''' ''"Oh, and, Snake?"''
*'''Solid Snake:''' ''"What?"''
*'''Mei Ling:''' ''"I was wondering, could you maybe try and {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} Pikachu for me? Pleeeeease?"''
*'''Solid Snake:''' ''"Give me a break! What do I look like, a [[Pokémon Trainer]]?"''
*'''Mei Ling:''' ''"Fine... Sorry I asked."''

===Trophy information===
[[File:SSBB Volt Tackle.png|thumb|right|200px|Pikachu's Final Smash]]
====Pikachu====
''A Mouse Pokémon. Its lightning-bolt tail and round cheeks are its trademarks. When danger draws near, it uses tiny electric pouches within its cheeks to discharge electricity. When it's really fired up, it unleashes thunderbolts on its rivals. It's said to recharge when it's {{status|Sleep|sleeping}}. It evolves into {{p|Raichu}}.''

====Volt Tackle====
''Pikachu, transformed into a ball of light that can slam into foes. It can also fly to chase down those who try to jump out of range.  Sparks get stronger when you press the attack button. However, its increased inertia makes midair movement tough. If you get carried away flying, the effect will end, and you'll destroy yourself.  Be careful it doesn't happen to you.''

==Gallery==
<gallery perrow=3>
File:SSB Pikachu palette.png|Pikachu's palette swaps in Super Smash Bros.
File:SSBM Pikachu palette.png|Pikachu's palette swaps in Super Smash Bros. Melee
File:SSBB Pikachu palette.png|Pikachu's palette swaps in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
</gallery>

==Related articles==
* {{Animespecies|Pikachu}}

==External links==
* {{sbw|Pikachu|At SmashWiki}}
** {{sbw|Pikachu (SSB)}}
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