1. Pikachu Core Move Frame Data Table
Here is the verified laboratory frame data for Pikachu's primary arsenal:
| Move Input | Name | Startup | Active | Recovery | Advantage on Block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5L (Neutral Light) | Thunder Jab | 4 frames | 2 frames | 7 frames | +2 frames (Turn Safe) |
| 5H (Neutral Heavy) | Iron Tail Sweep | 11 frames | 4 frames | 16 frames | -4 frames (Safe Spaced) |
| 6B (Side Special) | Volt Tackle Rush | 9 frames | 8 frames | 22 frames | -12 frames (Punishable) |
| 8B (Up Special) | Quick Attack | 6 frames | 4 frames | 8 frames (Canceled) | +1 frame (On-Angle) |
| 2B (Down Special) | Thunder Pillar | 14 frames | 12 frames | 24 frames | -6 frames |
2. Bread-and-Butter (BnB) Combo Routes
Standard Ground Route: 5L > 5L > 5H > 6B Volt Tackle (Deals 24% HP, sets up tech chase).
Corner Juggle Route: 5L > 8H (Launcher) > Air 5L > Air 5H > 8B Quick Attack (Down-Angle Wall Bounce) > 2B Thunder Finisher (Deals 38% HP).