
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Pichu is from the Pokémon Series and ranks as a C Tier Pick (Average). This How To Play Pichu Guide details the Best Spirits to use and highest Stats. This character is in the Feather Weight Class and has a Average Run Speed, Average Air Speed, Average Dash Speed. You unlock Pichu by playing as Isabelle in the VS. Game Mode.
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Air Speed | |
Fall Speed | |
Run Speed | |
Dash Speed |
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Feather
Rank: 77
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![]() Air Speed
Average
Rank: 46-48
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![]() Fall Speed
Super Fast
Rank: 5
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![]() Run Speed
Average
Rank: 25
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![]() Dash Speed
Average
Rank: 29-34
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Super Smash Blog Entry
Pichu is back after 17 years! Pichu's electric attacks have greater range and do more damage than its other attack types—but they also damage Pichu.
Pichu Counter Matchups
The best character matchups for Pichu in SSBU, the most reliable counter picks Pichu is Weak Against are Lucina and Snake. However, Pichu is Strong Against King K. Rool, Ganondorf, and Donkey Kong.
Pichu Best Moves
Here you can view the Best Pichu Moves based on Frame Startup (How fast the move is), this includes Neutral, Dash, Tilt, Smash, Aerial and Special Move Attacks.
Best Moves | Frame |
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Nair | 6 |
Uair | 7 |
Bair | 8 |
Final Smash | Description |
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Volt Tackle | Pichu flies around & through terrain, dealing damage to enemy players |

All Alternate Pichu Costumes in SSBU
Images of all Alternate Costumes.
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Best Spirits for Pichu
These are the Best Primary and Support Spirits to use with Pichu based on their Moves and playstyle.
Best Pichu Spirits | Spirit Name |
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Primary Spirit | Fawful |
Support Slot 1 | Zapfish |
Support Slot 2 | Rock Mario |
Support Slot 3 | Shine Sprite |
Improves all electric attacks, overall physical strength, and all special move power.
You can learn more about Spirits HERE.
How To Unlock Pichu In SSBU
You can Unlock Pichu from playing VS. Matches, Classic Mode and World of Light Game Modes In Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
- World of Light Unlock Method - Power Plant Zone (World of Light)
- Cassic Mode Unlock Method - Unlocked by Isabelle
- VS Mode Unlock Method - Play Isabelle
You can learn more about the fastest way to unlock Pichu HERE.
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