A. Olimar's History
B. Playing as Olimar
...i. Pros
...ii. Cons
C. Pikmin Variations
D. Attacks
...i. Special Attacks
...ii. Smash Attacks/Tilt Attacks
...iii. Aerial Attacks
...iv. Grabs/Throws
...v. Final Smash
...vi Taunts
...vii. Advanced techniques
...viii Videos
[center][A.] Olimar's History
Olimar first appeared in Pikmin, which was released to the Nintendo GameCube in 2001. In the game, Olimar had to recover the missing pieces of his rocket ship and leave the unknown planet he was stranded on in 30 days. With the help of the friendly Pikmin, Olimar was able to command them and make it off the planet. Olimar later returned to the planet with Louie in Pikmin 2 to find treasures that could pay off the debt Hocotate owed for missing PikPik Carrots. Olimar gained enough funds to get the company back with the help of the Pikmin once again and blasted off. Will Olimar return in a possible Pikmin 3? Only time will tell...EDIT there will be
[B.] Playing as Olimar
Olimar is quite different than the other players. His Smash Attacks and Aerial Attacks cannot be preformed without Pikmin. A smart Olimar player keeps a full amount of Pikmin with him at all times when possible. Olimar is light and small, making him fast and manueverable. Playing with Olimar will require lots of practice, but you'll find that his skills are superb when mastered.
[i.]PROS
Light and fast, with decent recovery
Deals with longe-range and up-close combat
Has a fast, extended grab
Can latch Pikmin onto enemies while dealing extra damage
has strength with different pikmin.
[ii.]CONS
His light weight makes him easier to KO
Olimar has a tighter learning curver than many characters
After coming back from dying, he starts with no Pikmin
Pikmin can be killed from physical attacks
Two of his Special Moves are only for ordering Pikmin
Lacks many physical moves without any Pikmin
[C.] Pikmin Variations
Pikmin come in five different colors. The leaf on their head changes to a bud within 15-20 seconds, then blossoms into a flower in the same amount of time. No benifits have been proven through a flowered Pikmin over a leaf Pikmin.
Red Pikmin
High attack power
Attack with fire properties
Immune to fire
Yellow Pikmin
Larger range of attack; easier to hit enemies with
Attack with electric properties
Thrown with a slight arc
Blue Pikmin
Strong when thrown
Do not drown in stages with water
More durable than the others
Purple Pikmin
Slam into the enemy instead of latching on
Slower than the others
Doesn't fly far
Stronger attack power
White Pikmin
Fast and light
When latched on, poison does very high damage
Can be thrown much farther
[D.] Attacks
Here is a list of Olimar's attacks, complete with damage %'s for each Pikmin.
[i] Special Attacks
Standard Special: Pikmin Pluck
When Olimar needs more recruits, use this move to quickly pluck some to be by your side. Try to use this away from your enemies, for you are vulnerable while plucking Pikmin.
Side Special: Pikmin Throw
Olimar throws the nearest Pikmin horizontally at his target. If they latch on, they will do damage until killed, shaken off, or completely finished damaging. The higher % of damage an opponent has, the less damage attached Pikmin will do.
Red Pikmin: Latch on and hit the enemy with flames (Damage: 2-18%) Yellow Pikmin: Latch on and zap the enemy with electricity (Damage: 2-18%) Blue Pikmin: Latch on and deal the same damage as Red and Yellow (Damage: 2-18%) Purple Pikmin: Purples do not latch on, but instead, slam into the enemy. This could work out better or worse depending on the situation (Damage: 6%) White Pikmin: Whites do tremendous damage when latched on and can do up to 54% (Damage: 6-54%)
Down Special: Pikmin Order
Use this move to call back all wandering or distant Pikmin. Simple as that.
Up Special: Pikmin Chain
Depending on the amount of Pikmin Olimar has by his side will determine the length of the chain. This is used as a tether recovery and the more Pikmin you have, the easier it will be to recover. The Pikmin will also damage enemies when whipped out as the chain. this can be blocked by edgeguarding use the purple pikmen to stop well
[ii.] Smash Attacks/Tilt Attacks
Side Smash
Olimar commands a Pikmin to launch forward, hitting the enemy hard. great knockback great range recommended highly.
Red Pikmin: 9-21% Yellow Pikmin: 13-18% Blue Pikmin: 6-21% Purple Pikmin: 13-25% White Pikmin: 3-12%
Up Smash
Olimar points upwards as a Pikmin flies above his head to hit enemies. knockbeck is great range is medium
Red Pikmin: 15-21% Yellow Pikmin: 14-19% Blue Pikmin: 15-21% Purple Pikmin: 16-22% White Pikmin: 9-12%
Down Smash
Olimar points left and right and two Pikmin go flying both directions. range is medium knock back is good great quick attack.
Red Pikmin: 10-18% Yellow Pikmin: 11-15% Blue Pikmin: 9-16% Purple Pikmin: 15-21% White Pikmin: 4-8%
A, A Combo
Olimar rears his head back and hits the enemy, then swings it back. First hit does 5% and the second hit does 10%, giving 15% if done correctly. (Damage: 5-15%)
Running A
Olimar does a cartwheel into his opponents. No Pikmin needed. (Damage: 4, 11%)
Side Tilt
Olimar lunges at the opponent with his feet. No Pikmin needed. (Damage: 6%)
Up Tilt
Olimar boosts himself off the ground and twirls around. No Pikmin needed. (Damage: 1-11%)
Down Tilt
Olimar wriggles across the floor in a worm-like manner. No Pikmin needed. (Damage: 2-8%)
Neutral Air
Same as his Up Tilt. Olimar spins around in the air. No Pikmin needed. (Damage: 1-11%)
Forward Air
Olimar grabs ahold a Pikmin and slams a player with it.good range medium knockback.
Red Pikmin: 15% Yellow Pikmin: 12% Blue Pikmin: 13% Purple Pikmin: 14% White Pikmin: 5%
Backward Air
Olimar grabs ahold a Pikmin and slams a player with it, only backwards.pretty good knockbad sortave ok range
Red Pikmin: 11-13% Yellow Pikmin: 12% Blue Pikmin: 10-13%% Purple Pikmin: 13% White Pikmin: 4-5%
Up Air
Olimar holds a Pikmin above his head, which releases a stream of attacks that match their properties. not much knockback good range.
Red Pikmin: 6-24% Yellow Pikmin: 4-16% Blue Pikmin: 4-22% Purple Pikmin: 4-22% White Pikmin: 2-9%
Down Air
Olimar swings a Pikmin underneath him. can be used as a meteor smash. good range good knockback.
Red Pikmin: 16% Yellow Pikmin: 6-12% Blue Pikmin: 14% Purple Pikmin: 14% White Pikmin: 8%
[iv.] Throws/Grabs
Pikmin Grab
Olimar will throw a Pikmin, which will latch on to a player and reel him in. Purple Pikmin do not reach as far as the others.
Red Pikmin
Forward Throw: 6%
Backward Throw: 7%
Up Throw: 9%
Down Throw: 8-9%
Yellow Pikmin
Forward Throw: 7%
Backward Throw: 9%
Up Throw: 11%
Down Throw: 7-8%
Blue Pikmin
Forward Throw: 13%
Backward Throw: 14%
Up Throw: 12%
Down Throw: 12%
Purple Pikmin
Forward Throw: 7%
Backward Throw: 9%
Up Throw: 11%
Down Throw: 8%
White Pikmin
Forward Throw: 6%
Backward Throw: 7%
Up Throw: 6%
Down Throw: 6%
[v.] Final Smash: End of Day
For Olimar's Final Smash, he jumps in his Rocket Ship and flies to the top of the screen, leaving players behind to be savaged by night-time creatures. Olimar's ship will come crashing back down, and if you're lucky, players will be caught in the explosion. Opponents can also be planted in the ground if they are close to Olimar when he initiates his Final Smash.
[V].Taunts
up taunt.
Olimar jumps 3 times.
down taunt.
olimar spins his head twice.
side taunt.
olimar rolls on the floor like pikachu.
[VI].Character Matchups
Mario - A good Mario knows not to stay in the air too long against Olimar. They will probably shuffle some aerials and stay on the ground. Use your Smashes wisely, as they can be of great assistance. Don't spam them though. Try keeping them in the air. Juggling with your Usmash is very useful. Don't let them run away. Fire balls are evil, as most Mario players will use it as an approach. Spot dodging and such are recommended. Almost an even match. but watch out for the cape as it could make you pikmin chain in the wrong direction and that's VERY bad. Overall if you manage to keep him in the air you will do well
Luigi - This guy is a pain for olimar Unlike his brother Luigi is an excellent aerial opponent. so its best to use basic white pikmin throw then grab strategies to build damage. smashes are good to use its important to keep distant but also keep close. try to grab, pikmin throw, and the occasional smash to victory A couple aerials here and there are not so bad either.
Peach - Yes she has excellent aerials but they're slow. its important to juggle and watch out for vegetables and side b. She is light so combos are hard and its hard to get around glide tossing just watch out fair and you will be ok. smashes are a great counter for side b. and grabs can stop some spamming keep her in the air by using QUICK attacks so she wont be able to combo other than that goodluck.
Bowser - A particularly easy fight. he is reallyslow and heavy his recovery is bad so a ms at 30% could do it. but a good bowser will look at chances to grab and use fire and if your behind, bowser-side. other than that watch out for the smashes.
Donkey Kong - Now this is just devestating his ftilt keeps fsmash out of the question grabbing is hard and to top it off bair can kick ass. and his smashes have great rand and he can juggle well this fight is one of olimars toughest. keep him far and range if you get close your dead. when in air nair as much as you can its the best counter but he is easy to combo at least...
Diddy - A pretty even match but the bananas and glide tossing are just plain devastating. he has good range with side b so look out a little aerials are not bad and grabs. smashing is the best spacing but dont spam the rest is up to you.
Yoshi - Yoshi is a hard matchup. he has killer aerials and a decent ground game although if you can get past his long jump and cancel it he is doomed.
grab when he is near pikmn throw when apart. use aerials wisely, and for a finish foward smash when spaced. its even but it favors yoshi slightly.
Wario - Now this is an even fight. both are excellent aerial game ground has good spacing grabs are good though olimar has the edge there. so you need to keep range and pikmin throw and watch out for chomp and dash canceling.
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07-13-08
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