Pikachu

Template:SSB Infobox Pikachu is the mascot of the ever popular Pokémon series, made by the company Game Freak. He believed to be male as of his straight tail.

Super Smash Bros. Series

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Pikachu's artwork from Super Smash Bros.

Pikachu's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Pikachu appeared as a default character in Super Smash Bros. He was a useful player, as his electric attacks could inflict serious damage. However, his Quick Attack was his prize move, as he could escape almost every fall, if done correctly. However, he is rather light, and can be knocked off the stage easily.

Pikachu returned in Super Smash Bros. Melee, yet again as a default player. He retained all of his old moves, as well as add a new move, Skull Bash. However, his abilities are basically the same as the original. Pichu had a moveset similar to Pikachu.

Pikachu was one of the first characters revealed for Super Smash Bros. Brawl. He has been shown using Thunder Jolt, Quick Attack and Thunder. His Final Smash has been revealed as Volt Tackle. Pikachu has been voiced by Ikue Otani in all three games. She also voiced Pikachu in the Pokémon Anime.

Solid Snake Codec Conversation

• Mei Ling: (overjoyed) Ooh, how cuute!
• Snake: What? The yellow thing?
• Mei Ling: That's Pikachu. It's a Pokémon. They're popular all over the world, you know. And it may look cute, but be careful, It can store up large amounts of electricity in those adorable little cheeks. It'll try to pepper you with electric shocks.
• Snake: Couldn't be much worse than Ocelot's old torture device...
• Mei Ling: Oh, and, Snake?
• Snake: What?
• Mei Ling: I was wondering, could you maybe try and catch Pikachu for me? Pleeeeease?
• Snake: Give me a break! What do I look like, a Pokémon Trainer?
• Mei Ling: (disappointed) Fine... Sorry I asked.

Role in the Subspace Emissary

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Pikachu's snapshot in The Subspace Emissary.

Pikachu begins the game trapped within a strange device that harnesses his electrical energy to provide power to the complex. Samus, infiltrating the complex in search of her Power Suit, sees that the device causes Pikachu pain, and breaks it. In thanks, Pikachu helps Samus continue through the lab. Eventually, the pair come across Samus's Power Suit within a tank. After dispatching two clones of Samus, Pikachu helps Samus (in her newly regained Power Suit) through the rest of the facility and helps her defeat Ridley.

After escaping from the complex, Pikachu and Samus infiltrate the Subspace Bomb Factory and encounter the Ancient Minister. Despite Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Captain Falcon, and Captain Olimar coming in soon after, the Ancient Minister does not fight back, and tries to stop the other R.O.B.s from obeying Ganondorf. Ganondorf gets the R.O.B.s to set up multiple Subspace Bombs, and the Anceint Minister, with the R.O.B.s no longer under his control, reveals himself to be the head R.O.B. of the island and helps Pikachu and the others defeat the Subspace Army and escape the island in the Falcon Flyer before it is consumed by Subspace.

Pikachu and the rest of his team join the remaining heroes in their last stand against Subspace, only to be defeated by Tabuu. Fortunately, King Dedede had planned this in advance and created badges that revived fighters from being trophies. Using these, he is able to form a team conisting of himself, Luigi, and Ness. Dedede and his group then revived most of the others, including Pikachu, before everyone has rejoined and proceeded to face Tabuu in a final battle.

Profile Information from Super Smash Bros.

Pikachu
Mouse PKMN
Height  1`04``
Weight  13lbs
When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could cause lightning storms.
(Pokédex excerpt)

Trophy Information from Super Smash Bros. Melee

#	Name	Image	First Game / Move	Description
22	Pikachu (Classic)	File:Trophy22.PNG	Pokémon Red & Blue 09/98	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.
23	Pikachu [Smash] (Adventure)	File:Trophy23.PNG	B: Thunder Jolt Smash B: Skull Bash	While its electrical attacks, such as 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 Quick Attack, allowing you to jump twice. Hold down the B Button to charge up Skull Bash.
24	Pikachu [Smash] (All-Star)	File:Trophy24.PNG	Up & B: Quick Attack Down & B: Thunder	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.

Trophy Information from Super Smash Bros. Brawl

#	Name	Image	First Game / Move	Description
15	Pikachu	File:TrPikachu.jpg	Pokémon Red and Blue 1998	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 sleeping. It evolves into Raichu.
16	Volt Tackle	File:TrVolt tackle.jpg		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.

Trivia

• In Wario Land 3, Wario collects a treasure called Pokémon Pikachu.
• One of his alternate outfits in Super Smash Bros. Brawl are a pair of goggles. These were worn by Pichu in Super Smash Bros. Melee.
• In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Pikachu wears a headband similar to Brendan's bandana on Emerald as an alternate costume. Also the Pokémon Trainer has an alternate costume with a similar color scheme as Brendan's Emerald outfit.

External Links

Article on Bulbapedia[1]