I want to get better at playing Pikachu

[Valacar]

I've been playing smash for years, but I've always been just a very casual player. With the new game coming up, my friends and I have been playing brawl quite alot, and I'm sick of always being the person who dies first and finishes last. My main has always been Pikachu ever since the first game for the N64, so I figure I should probably stick with him. (He's B tier according to the wiki, so hes not a bad pick)

Could anyone reccomend me some great guides on how to play Pikachu effectively (Especially against Mario) and perhaps give me a few pointers on how some moves could combo into others, etc?

Yes I use the c-stick. Yes I can air dodge/sidestep effectively- if you need to know.

 

[Defile]

I would recommend scourging YouTube for matches of top professional Pika mains like Anther or Esam.

 

[Death Arcana]

we can't really help you until you get more of the fundamentals down
not pikachu specific techniques

so my advice is to practice with more characters
and practice brawl mechanics that everyone uses first

 

[TheGoldMan]

Here's a video of Esam playing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poKaItNc6IU

 

[Valacar]

Thanks everybody for your responses.

This was a really neat match to watch. Helped me understand how QaC works a bit better.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMYR8h_0f48

 

[TheGoldMan]

You shouldn't be watching P:M videos to help you with Brawl.

 

[Valacar]

Whys that? o_o

 

[TheGoldMan]

Because they're 2 totally different games..

 

[Ookami Hajime]

Brawl and PM are different games.
My friend, allow me to invite you to the Pikachu forums. Ask your questions and we will gladly answer them. I'll personally inform you on how QAC is performed in detail, but not here, haha.
We are friendly; join us!
http://smashboards.com/threads/pika...-a-quick-answer.208871/page-171#post-16924912

 

[Valacar]

Thanks Ookami

 

[Ookami Hajime]

You're very welcome~!

 

[Shaya]

Hi.

There are Character discussion boards available on smashboards, for every playable character, including Pikachu.
You would find more luck in there most likely.