1. Not all hope is lost when you are blasted off the edge. Almost every character has a special move that will propel them upwards so they can grab the ledge. Try for yourself! Just press UP+B to see.

2. USE ITEMS TO YOUR ADVANTAGE. All the items that will drop down are very useful. IF you know how to use them right. You can throw all the items, and sometimes, when your opponents percentage is high, a well timed throw will send them away. Pokeballs are great! The Pokemon inside will usually be great against your opponent. (Except for Mew and Goldeen). Snorlax, Beedrill, Onix, and Clefairy are the best against opponents. FINALLY. If you see a beam sword or a bat. USE IT! If you land a Smash Attack (tap forward, A) against anybody, they die immediately!