Matchup Summary (Win Condition and Game Plan)
Pichu is a fast rushdown fighter that closes space with low-profile movement and fast aerial pressure. Its self-damage and extreme lightness make every clean hit and every trade costly, so Rosalina and Luma can regain control if Luma stays in front and the fight remains at mid-range. Shield punishes are limited against Pichu’s safest buttons, so do not force reversals after neutral air or down tilt; instead, wait for unsafe landings and ledge positions. If Luma is removed, Rosalina’s close-range defense drops sharply, so the matchup swings back the moment Pichu stays glued to her.
Full Move Frame Quick Reference
| Opponent Move | Startup | On Shield | Rosalina and Luma OOS Candidate Moves | Barely Missed Moves |
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| Jab | 2 | -11 |
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| Forward Tilt | 5 | -11 |
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| Up Tilt | 7 | -10 |
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| Down Tilt | 7 | -4 |
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| Dash Attack | 6 | -20 |
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| Forward Smash | 16/19/22/25/28/31 | -16 |
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| Up Smash | 9 | -21 |
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| Down Smash | 8/11/15/19/23 | -21 |
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| Neutral Air | 3 | -4/-4 |
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| Forward Air | 10/14/18/22 | -10/-10 |
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| Back Air | 5/11/15/19/26/30 | -16/-16 |
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| Up Air | 4 | -8 |
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| Down Air | 14 | -16 |
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| Neutral B | 18 | -29/-30 |
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| Side B | 17 | -20 to +3 |
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| Up B | ** | — | ||
| Down B | 9 | -27 |
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| Grab | 6 | — | ||
| Dash Grab | 8 | — | ||
| Pivot Grab | 9 | — |
Win Condition Checklist
- Keep Luma in front so Pichu cannot start every approach at point blank.
- Do not force shield punishes on neutral air, down tilt, or other low-commitment landings; reset position first.
- Take the bigger punish windows with up smash, up air, or grab, then convert into ledge pressure.
- Track both Quick Attack directions offstage and close the recovery lane before chasing damage.
- Once self-damage and light weight start to matter, look for the stock instead of extending the game.
Actions to Avoid
- Taking close-range scrambles with no Luma present.
- Swinging after safe Pichu buttons and losing tempo.
- Overcommitting offstage and giving Pichu a reverse punish.
- Treating a Luma-present position as if it were a solo Rosalina defense situation.