Pichu

Pichu is a Pokémon introduced in the games Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal. It is the pre-evolved form of Pikachu, the Pokémon mascot. The species usually appear from eggs, created by Pikachu or Raichu, as Pichu is a baby Pokémon. Although there is an entire species of Pichu, there is a particular Pichu who came to the Mushroom Kingdom. This Pichu is also Male, like his evolved counterpart, Pikachu. He was also a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

As mentioned before, Pichu was a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Melee. He was an unlockable character, unlocked by beating Event Match 37: Legendary Pokémon. After beating it, Pichu will appear to challenge the player and, if defeated, will become a playable fighter.

Pichu is a clone of Pikachu, meaning he has all of his attacks. Pichu is a less favorable character as it is the lightest and it is easily thrown off the board. Also, all of its electric attacks (including Skull Bash) causes damage to itself. However, due to its small size, and quick nature, it is usually good for fighting larger enemies, whose attacks hit high in the air. Also, he packs more power than Pikachu.

As such, Pichu will usually cause a lot of losses to the player when they first play as him, but with practice, he can become a dangerous mouse.

Super Smash Bros. Melee Special Moves

 * B - Thunder Jolt
 * Smash B - Skull Bash
 * B ↑ - Agility
 * B ↓ - Thunder Bolt

Trivia

 * It is Number 172 in the National Pokédex.
 * In the 48th Event Match, Pikachu & Pichu, there are two Pichu's in the level. They are the Pichu Bros. from the Pokémon Anime, who also seem to be very loosly based on the Mario Bros.