Pikachu (Super Smash Flash)

Pikachu is a playable veteran starter character in Super Smash Flash coming from the Pokémon franchise. Most of its attacks come from the Super Smash Bros. series. Its custom sprite set was made by user SemiJuggalo.

Pikachu is ranked 19th on the tier list, a pretty large jump from his previous tied-for-last-place placement. It has a good movement speed, and pretty good finishers, making it possible to disorient opponents with its quick, momentum-cancelling side attack and its instant KO-ing up attack at high damage. However that is pretty much where its strengths end.

Pikachu's other two moves unfortunately end up possessing issues. Its standard attack has poor range, combined with a long duration that leaves it wide open to attacks if it misses. Its down attack/down air, is one of if not the worst projectile in the game, as it falls towards Pikachu and has a long startup time that can be interrupted if Pikachu gets hit. These traits make it rather unsuitable for camping, as it leaves Pikachu wide open.

Despite its flaws, these attributes give it average matchups across the board, which is why it is ranked near the middle of the tier list.

Trivia

 * Because the differences between Pikachu's down attack and down aerial are so minimal and insignificant, coupled with the fact it lacks a jump attack, this makes Pikachu the only character in SSF to have less than the standard five attacks, with only four of them.
 * Blade and Pikachu are the only two non-clone characters to share a spot on the tier list.