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The Pikachu Forum Directory
A Simple Guide to Our Most Important Threads!
A Simple Guide to Our Most Important Threads!
Guides & General Info:
Generating A Win: An Electrifying Guide to Pikachu - Written by the Pikachu Back Room
Our forum's most recent and up-to-date guide to Pikachu, put together by the members of the Pikachu Back Room. Thoroughly covers all aspects of Pika's competitive game, from the basics to advanced techniques. Somewhat outdated.
Pikachu Research Thread - Maintained by KayLo!
Raw data for Brawl Pikachu, such as frame data, knockback info, and hitstun measurements.
Fthrow/Dthrow Chaingrab Thread - Composed by K Prime
A guide/project devoted to fully developing Pikachu's chaingrabs, focused mainly on his buffered dthrow CGs. If you have any questions regarding the buffered CGs, ask them here or in the Q&A thread.
How to Buffer Dthrow Chaingrab - Explained in Detail! - Composed by K Prime
A beautiful guide to a perfect d-throw. This combined with the guide with the numbers from the grab thread makes it incredibly easy to learn the grab. It includes a .gif with frame numbers so you see EXACTLY when to press the button.
Duck, Duck, Pikachu!: Moves Pika Can Crouch Under - Written by KayLo!
Detailed list of every move Pikachu can crouch beneath to avoid damage.
100+ Pikachu Tricks - Composed by SilverSpark
Contains a HUGE list of tricks Pikachu can do, ranging from easy to extremely difficult. Note that most are very situational and just for fun.
Pikachu's Platform Cancel(s): An In Depth Look - Composed by MXXD123
A guide on how to platform cancel with Pikachu, what platforms it will work on, and some of the uses for it. Comes with videos!
Pika got slides! Pikasliding: an in depth Tutorial - Composed by Forever Kasrani
A guide on using Pikasliding, an AT that can be used to...well, just read the guide. It has a video, too!
Quick Attack Ledge Cancels- Composed by The Truth!
Explanations and videos on the Quick Attack Ledge Cancel, a fast way to get to get near the ledge and surprise opponents with attacks! Complete with videos!
Pikachu's Move Analysis. - Composed by ESAM
A guide to the uses of Pikachu's moves. It lists some of the uses for them, and warnings on some of the moves you should watch out for.
Article Threads:
What to work on after mastering Pika's moveset - Written by Gallax
Solid tips for Pikas who've gotten the basics down.
ATTN: New Pikas: The RIGHT Way to FH Thunder Jolt - Written by KayLo!
An article on a very common mistake many new Pika players make.
Hit a Mental Block? Come here. - Written by ESAM
If you find yourself getting frustrated and hitting a wall with Pika, this thread might just help you out.
Playing to Win, NOT Playing for Fun - Written by ESAM
An article/discussion detailing the "play to win" mentality with Pika and how it differs from playing competitively for fun.
Camping =/= Spamming - Written by ESAM
ESAM compares Camping and Spamming, and how to get the most out of your jolts.
Quick Attack Cancel>Nair is a true combo - Written by K Prime
These are details on why QAC>Nair is a real combo, and can be used to kill. In the future, it will have the percents for many, if not all the characters.
D-throw->U-air->Footstool - Written by ESAM
Two ways to down throw and end in a footstool you can use to quick attack lock opponents! Still discovering new things!
Community-Based Discussions:
Pika Q&A/FAQ Thread: Ask a Quick Question, Get a Quick Answer! - Maintained by K Prime
Have a question about something Pika-related? Ask here! Includes a FAQ to answer common questions. (Note: PLEASE POST YOUR QUESTIONS HERE INSTEAD OF MAKING A NEW THREAD!)
Pikachu's move analysis. - Maintained by ESAM
General data and tips about Pikachu's moves. Currently discussing more than what is in the OP alone.
Character Matchups & Strategies, v.2 - Maintained by ENNH
Our forum's matchup directory. Includes a chart listing our matchup ratios vs. every character in Brawl, plus links to individual matchup discussions
Character Specific Counterpick and Ban Stages - Maintained by ESAM
The old stage thread, go here to look up past information on the stages before we got the new stage discussion.
The *NEW* Pika stage discussion and character specific stage guide - Maintained by Forever Kasrani
A large guide to who you should counter pick where, and why. Give stage-related suggestions here.
Pikachu Doubles Discussion - Maintained by ~automatic
Open dialogue on Pikachu's competitive ability in doubles, including how he performs with different partners.
Video & Picture Threads:
The Official Pikachu Video Guide - Created by 5ive
The ultimate video guide to Pikachu. Covers basic techniques as well as more advanced ones. Somewhat outdated.
Volt Tackle Videos: Replay Archive + Critique Thread - Composed by K Prime
Gameplay videos from various Pika players, including singles, doubles, video guides, and combo vids. Submissions are always welcome! Also post your replays here if you would like your Pikachu critiqued.
Gotcha (on Camera)! Replay Recording for All Pikas Without Capture Cards - Maintained by ElNoNombreHombre
Have replays but no way to record them for YouTube? Request ENNH's recording services here.
The Pikachu Screenshot/Picture/Texture Thread - Maintained by SilverSpark
A collection of screenshots and pictures featuring our lovable rodent. Feel free to contribute!
Social:
Pikachu General Discussion - Maintained by Kenrawr
Social thread. Come by, introduce yourself, and talk with other Pikas about.... pretty much anything. (Global Rules still apply.)
Pikachu Xat Chat - Maintained by K Prime
Chat room for Pikas (and non-Pikas) to get together and hang out. Separate from SWF.
Pikachu Tournament Results - Composed by Stealth Raptor
Ranks Pikachu players based purely on tournament performance. If you have any recent tourney results, post them here.
The Battle Tower: Wifi Match Finder - Composed by Stealth Raptor
Post your wifi info here and set up matches with other members of the Pika community. Occasionally hosts tournaments.
If you have any suggestions for additions to this list, please don't hesitate to post!