Pikachu (Rave)

PIkachu (ピカチュウ, Pikachu) is a creature and mascot of the Pokémon series and appears as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Rave.
It is voiced by Ikue Otani, via reused voice clips from both Melee and Brawl.
==Attributes==
Pikachu is a small, lightweight Rushdown character and is one of the lightest fighters. It has an exceptional neutral game and rarely struggles with approaching. It can crawl and wall jump.
==Moveset==
===Ground Attacks===
Neutral attack	Quickly headbutts forward.
Forward tilt 	Does an electrified double kick performed from the baby freeze (a breakdancing move).
Up tilt 	Does an overhead tail swipe behind itself.
Down tilt 	Lays down and sweeps its tail in front of itself.
Dash attack 	Does a battering ram.
Forward smash 	Rears its head back, then leans forward and releases a large orb of electricity in front of itself, leaving a trail of the electricity.
Up smash 	Does an overhead tail swipe.
Down smash 	Charges its tail with electricity before spinning it around, shocking opponents around.
===Air Attacks===
Neutral aerial	Poses while charging itself with electricity shocking opponents nearby.
Forward aerial	Spins forward with an electrically charged head.
Back aerial 	Spins around horizontally in a skydiver position, hitting rapidly and poses to launch opponents away.
Up aerial 	Does an overhead tail swipe from behind itself.
Down aerial 	Points down and spins its head downwards.
===Grabs & Throws===
Grab 	Reaches out.
Pummel 	Headbutts the opponent and shocks them with electricity.
Forward throw	Lays the opponent on its tail and shocks them with electricity.
Back throw 	Rolls backward before throwing the opponent with tomoe nage (a throw used in judo).
Up throw 	Heaves the opponent on its head and headbutts them upwards.
Down throw 	Lays the opponent onto the ground and performs a senton.
===Recovery Attacks===
Floor attack	Spins its tail around itself as it gets up.
Edge attack 	Swings its tail in a overhead arcing motion as it climbs up.
===Special Moves===
Neutral special	Thunder Jolt: Shoots out a ball of electricity.
Side special 	Skull Bash: Charges up before it launches itself forward at a high velocity.
Up special 	Quick Attack: Zips upward at high speeds, dealing damage toward opponents upon contact. It can also be angled and can be used again when doing so.
Down special 	Thunder: Calls down a lightning bolt from the sky, creating an explosion of electricity if the lightning bolt hits it.
Final Smash 	Volt Tackle: Surrounds itself with electricity before dashing forwards, barraging caught opponents with repeated strikes in this form before launching them away.
==On-Screen Appearance==
*Emerges from a Poké Ball, then briefly discharges electricity around itself.
==Taunts==
Up taunt 	Charges its cheeks up with electricity while it glares at the screen and says "Piii..."
Side taunt	Waves at the screen with one paw and says "Pika Pika!".
Down taunt	Lies on the ground, curls and rolls around while it says "Pikaaa...!".
==Idle Poses==
*Scratches its right ear.
*Stands up straight, looks to the left then right while twitching its ears.
==Victory Poses==
Left 	Does a backflip, spins and faces the screen with a happy expression.
Up 	Looks up with a surprised expression as its ears perk. It then scratches its right ear while it smiles.
Right	Sleeps while muttering "Piii...ka.".
Victory Theme: A small excerpt of the title theme of Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow Versions.
==Alternate Costumes==
No Hat 	Its modern appearance since Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Red 	One of the possible colors for a nicknamed Pikachu in Pokémon Stadium, as well as its Shiny coloration.
Green 	One of the possible colors for a nicknamed Pikachu in Pokémon Stadium.
Yellow 	Its cap is similar to Ethan's in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Blue 	Its Blue Team costume from the original Super Smash Bros.
Glasses	Its appearance in Pokémon X and Y.
Female 	Female Pikachu, while its hat is similar to Selene's Casual Cap from Pokémon Sun and Moon.
Libre 	Pikachu Libre
Category:Characters
Category:Super Smash Bros. Rave