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Smash Lord
agree with this, his shield have the same side than his bodey, so that is why his shield is bad.In reality, Pikas low mid tier.
All he needs is a bigger shield, slightly faster moves, and his brawl buffs. Pika would be great.
edit: oh yeah, and his melee usmash kb back (which I'm sure you guys already did.
pikachu melee arent very good, but is a competent characters, with many tools agains his oponents. keeping his brawl buff with the melee emvorioment will be the best for him