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Contents 1 How to select your starting Pokémon 2 Squirtle 2.1 Special Attacks 2.2 Taunts 3 Ivysaur 3.1 Special Attacks 3.2 Taunts 4 Charizard 4.1 Special Attacks 4.2 Taunts 5 Statistics 6 Final Smash

The trick to mastering the Pokémon Trainer is knowing when to switch Pokémon. When you are desperate for a KO, or your chance of being KOd is a little close for comfort, change to Charizard for an Offensive and defensive boost. You lose speed when you do but you get a triple jump as opposed to a double because Squirtle and Ivysaur's third jumps aren't all that reliable to escape from a dangerous situation.

• When your opponent's damage is low, switch to Squirtle to slowly build up damage.
• When their damage is getting higher, switch to Ivysaur for a slight damage boost and to relieve Squirtle's exhaustion.
• When their damage is soaring; switch to Charizard to finish them off.
• Repeat the process.

Finally, if time is running low and you think you can just squeeze in one last KO, switch to Charizard to try and land a good smash attack. However, Ivysaur's Up Smash attack will finish almost any character off, but it takes a while to execute.

[edit] How to select your starting Pokémon

In Tourney Mode or The Subspace Emissary:
Highlight the Pokémon Trainer on the character-selection screen and tap in any direction in any direction.

In all other game modes:
Select the Pokémon Trainer, and his and all the Pokémon's portraits appear at the bottom of the screen. The Trainer's portrait will be glowing. Click on one of the Pokémon's portrait with , and it will start glowing instead of the Trainer's. Also, the Trainer's name will be replaced with the chosen Pokémon's.

If the Trainer himself is selected, the Pokémon you start with will be randomly decided.

[edit] Squirtle

Squirtle is a lightweight character with incredible speed. Although his special attacks don't really stand out, most of his other moves are very useful. The Down smash shouldn't be used so much because Squirtle's Up smash is just better, and covers both sides. Another very important information is that you are close to invincible when using withdraw(Side B). You can even evade some final smashes if you timed it correctly!(eg. Samus' gigantic beam)

[edit] Special Attacks

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Special Attack	Info
				Water Gun	Squirtle begins charging Water Gun. Press the button again to fire. While firing, you can aim up and down. Squirtle can cancel charging at any time by shielding or by moving. The water gun deals no damage, but has large knockback. Useful to mess up opponent recovery and to buy time to change pokemon. If you fire Water Gun a second after pressing the button, at close range it can deal a small amount of damage.
+	+	+	+	Withdraw	Squirtle retreats into his shell and starts moving fast across the stage. Deals little damage, but you are nearly immune to attacks while in the shell. Be careful not to fall off the stage.
+	+	+	+	Waterfall	Squirtle rides a wave upwards. Deals good damage if it connects, but unless you hit the enemy with the final hit you will be open for the enemy to attack you. When recovering with this move, aim for the ledge or risk being hit again.
+	+	+	+	Change to Ivysaur	After you change, you are wide open for attack. Dying will automatically change pokémon.

[edit] Taunts

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Taunt
				He does a backflip and says "Squirtle squirtle!"
+	( or )+	or	or	He spins around on his tail.
	+			He withdraws into his shell and spins around.

[edit] Ivysaur

Ivysaur is an odd pokemon with slightly above average weight and average speed. He is there to outrange his opponents with projectiles and high ranged and at the same time quick attacks. Despite his position in the pokemon swap order, Ivysaur actually has more knockout power than Charizard. Ivysaur has a mix of quick attacks which do little damage and slow attacks with incredible knockback. Because of the slowness of his knockout moves, Charizard usually still remains the best choice for knockout attempts. Ivysaur is also a good projectile spammer. His up smash has incredible power behind it and can get KOs if hit. His back and front ariels also have a lot of range to them, and his up and down airs are very strong.

Despite his many advantages, Ivysaur has terrible recovery, having average jumps and a tether for his up special.

[edit] Special Attacks

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Special Attack	Info
				Bullet Seed	Fires a hail of seeds directly upwards. Hold down the button to fire for longer. If this move misses, the opponent will have a big chance to punish you, but if it hits it can easily deal upwards of 20% damage. Depending on how fast your foe falls, you may be able to follow with an up smash. The mere existence of this move means experienced players will avoid attacking you from above, and new players will soon learn the same.
+	+	+	+	Razor Leaf	Throws a leaf directly in front of Ivysaur. Towards the end of it's life, the leaf may randomly curve upwards. Deals good damage and is easily spammable. Unlike other projectiles, Razor Leaf passes straight through people and destructible scenery.
+	+	+	+	Vine Whip	This is a Tether Recovery. Not very useful as an attack.
+	+	+	+	Pokémon Change to Charizard	Pokemon have a special property called stamina. Pokemon start out with 120 stamina points. 1 stamina point is used per second and each attack also uses 1 stamina point. Pokemon with 0 stamina have less power and droop in their standing animation. Pokemon that you are not currently using recover 2 stamina points per second.

[edit] Taunts

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Taunt
				He shakes as his bulb spins.
+	( or )+	or	or	He stands on his forelegs and dances.
	+			He raises his vines and spins, saying "Ivy, ivy!"

[edit] Charizard

Charizard is a slow, heavy character with very strong attacks so use him to quickly polish off the perfect attack strategy. Charizard's front and side tilts are great and fast attacks. Side tilt has some knockback while up tilt can keep enemies in the air. His front smash is very strong but also very slow, so the front tilt will be useful when there is not enough time for a smash.

[edit] Special Attacks

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Special Attack	Info
				Flamethrower	Releases a stream of fire that does 2 damage per second, like Bowser's Fire Breath. However, the flame will wear out after a while.
+	+	+	+	Rock Smash	He picks up a boulder and shatters it with his head. The fragments are very powerful, but don't fly far.
+	+	+	+	Fly	Charizard flies up into the air, damaging anyone in his way.
+	+	+	+	Pokémon Change to Squirtle	All changes last as long as it takes for the game to load the character. Pausing may speed up the change.

[edit] Taunts

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Taunt
				He lifts his head and roars.
+	( or )+	or	or	He turns to the camera and growls.
	+			He stomps his feet.

[edit] Statistics

• Weight:
  • Squirtle: 2/10 (Very Light)
  • Ivysaur: 4/10 (Medium-Light)
  • Charizard: 8/10 (Heavy)
• Offense:
  • Squirtle: 4/10
  • Ivysaur: 7/10
  • Charizard: 9/10
• Defense:
  • Squirtle: 4/10
  • Ivysaur: 5/10
  • Charizard: 7/10
• Projectile:
  • Squirtle: 3/10
  • Ivysaur: 2/10
  • Charizard: 5/10
• Final Smash: 8/10
• Throwing ability:
  • Squirtle: 4/10
  • Ivysaur: 6/10
  • Charizard: 6/10
• Speed:
  • Squirtle: 7/10
  • Ivysaur: 6/10
  • Charizard: 4/10
• Overall: 7/10

[edit] Final Smash

Triple Finish: When either Charizard, Ivysaur, or Squirtle take the Smash Ball, all three come out to fire heavy damage to the enemy. Charizard fires Fire Blast, Ivysaur fires Solarbeam, and Squirtle Hydro Pump. And, of course, it's Super Effective.