Ryu vs Pikachu
Matchup Tips and Strategies
In the matchup against Pikachu, focus on timing your shields during their aerial approaches; if they space incorrectly, you can capitalize with a Heavy crouching jab into Shoryuken for significant damage. Maintain your distance to force Pikachu to commit to approaches, and be ready to counter their quick movements with your Hadoken to zone them out. When Pikachu uses Thunder Jolt, you can use your focus attack to absorb the projectile and retaliate, keeping the pressure on. Remember to leverage your superior range in grounded exchanges and look for opportunities to punish Pikachu’s recovery with well-timed Shoryukens when they attempt to return to the stage.
Tips for Ryu vs Pikachu
Make sure to shield longer whenever Pikachu is using an aerial, if they space wrong, your punish will be very strong. I recommend after aerial, Heavy c. jab into shoryu for max damage.