Name: Pichu

Game Series: Pokémon
First Appearance: Pokémon Gold & Silver (1999)

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Pichu's neutral special has Pichu send out a small beam of electricity that travels in front of Pichu around the stage until it disappears or hits someone. However if sent off in mid-air or over a ledge, it will be a ball of electricity that can also cause damage until it hits the ground and does the aforementioned effect. This damages Pichu.

Pichu's side special is a powerful charge move. Hold the button down and Pichu will begin charging energy up. When you let go, Pichu will shoot off sideways, spinning and surrounded by electricity. If Pichu hits anyone while in transit, it will knock them back. The longer you charge the move, the further you will go and more damage you will do. You can recover after using this move. This damages Pichu.

Pichu's up special is its recovery move. Press the button and Pichu will shoot up into the direction that the control stick is facing. If Pichu collides with anyone min transit, it will go through them and do minor damage. if you press the button and point to a different angle when you reach the apex of the movement, you can have a second boost of the attack and move in the new direction. This damages Pichu.

Pichu's down special has Pichu calling upon a massive Thunder strike to come from above. This strike damages anyone that touches it and as such is quite deadly. If Pichu stays at the bottom of it when it hits, the Thunder will cause a massive shockwave to surround Pichu that will help damage and blast enemies. This damages Pichu.

Pichu's Final Smash is the Volt Tackle attack. Unlike past instances, you don't have control of the attack and it will rapidly shoot across the stage causing damage This does 2% damage to Pichu