Pikachu is much stronger than he was before. His smashes are all very good. His down smash is perfect for setting up for juggles, and his front smash has range, priority and power. His aerials are all very fast. Pikachu can easily juggle opponents with thunders and fast aerials.
Pikachu's one disadvantage is that he is outranged in the air. Think of Marth's sword slashes against Pika's aerials. Marth has both priority and range advantages
Headbutts his opponent, it can be tapped to spam the headbutt.
Dash Tackle (while running)
While dashing, Pikachu leaps and strikes his opponent with his head.
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Double Kick
Sticks both feet forward damaging enemies in front.
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Upwards Tail Hit
Swings his tail in an arc upwards.
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Tail Whip
Swings his tail on the ground knocking and tripping enemies back.
Smashes
Wii Remote + Nunchuk
Wii Remote (sideways)
Wii Classic Controller
GameCube Controller
Smash Attacks
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Volt Drive
Pikachu discharges a small beam of electricity in front of him dealing heavy knockback to his opponents.
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Iron Tail
Pikachu does a flip knocking his opponents upwards.
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Electric Flower
Pikachu spins on the ground while discharging electicity.
Special Attacks
Wii Remote + Nunchuk
Wii Remote (sideways)
Wii Classic Controller
GameCube Controller
Special Attack
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Thunder Jolt
He launches a spark that hops along the ground.
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Skull Bash
The longer you charge this attack, the farther he'll go.
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Quick Attack
He dashes in any direction. Input another direction to make him dash again.
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Thunder
He calls down a thunderbolt. It's quite powerful, but will not pass through platforms right above Pikachu's head. If the platform is a good distance above Pikachu, the thunderbolt will travel through platforms and terrain. if the bolt hits Pikachu, it will use a powerful proximity attack that deals more damage than the standard bolt.
Taunts
Wii Remote + Nunchuk
Wii Remote (sideways)
Wii Classic Controller
GameCube Controller
Taunt
He starts crackling with electricity.
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He waves to the camera, saying, "Pika, pikaaaa!"
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He rolls around on the ground.
Final Smash
Volt Tackle: Pikachu transforms into a huge sphere of electricity that you can move around the screen to hit anything in the path, plus Pikachu gains the power to go through platforms. Press to make Pikachu Spark, damaging anyone in the vicinity. This attack lasts about 15 seconds, and will do around a good 60-80% damage. However, this attack is hard to control, much like Sonic's Final Smash.