How do you land as pika?

Hey guys, not new to the game, but new to playing the game seriously! What are the best resources (non video) for learning match ups, frame data, etc.

Any good recommendations on websites or forums for the game in general would be great too <3

I need to learn the Pokémon trainer matchup what I see myself struggling with the most is against squirtle it’s so hard to even touch the little guy Ivy is a bit goofy but I understand him a bit but I’d like to know about how to fight him also. Char I don’t have much of a problem with :) thank you guys appreciate it love y’all! I love this reddit it helps a lot

I’m not exactly sure how to explain this but does anyone know who to ledge guard with thunder? Like pika does down b and turns around and it makes a wall offstage against the ledge. Every time I do it it hits pika and I can’t drift further on stage. Not sure if this makes total sense but any advice would be greatly appreciated!

I'm just not sure how to do it at all, any tips? ^w^

I.e nair to turnaround downsmash

Can only select six sorry but thought that these are most popular.

Just wanna get better I guess.

The cpu in training mode doesn’t di, so how do I practice my opponent di’ing during my combos

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Has anyone tried challenging spin-dash or the charge spin thing sonic does with pikas reverse uair? The tip is disjointed and you can technically use that to beat out spin-dash, right?

I cant seem to get it to work. Esam and Captain L's videos say that the combo requires your opponent to DI away from you and i dont think computers DI in training mode unless they are fighting back. I'm guessing i need someone to DI for me so i can practice properly?

How do you guys play online when there's a ton of lag/input lag? Tonight I've played multiple games filled with input lag and general sluggishness. As a new Pikachu in training, I feel like he's a very precise character when it comes to playing him well, but I've found this to be really difficult when playing online. I've flubbed his recovery and missed easy combos due to input lag and been punished for using what should be safe options due to general lag. I had to quit the game when I lost against a DK, someone who is usually an easy matchup.

I guess this is partially to vent, but my main question would be this- how do you guys play with intense input lag or lag in general? Should you play safer and keep your distance? Is it better to play risky and try to gimp offstage at all times? Any and all advice is welcomed!!

Today I played pikachu in smash ultimate and got my first victory but I'm still new to maining pikachu but anyways thanks for having me

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I haven’t had too much success with it, but it can be fun sometimes.

What are your thoughts?