Assist Trophies function very similarly to Poké Balls. However, no Pokémon come out of them, and once an Assist Trophy is grabbed, it is automatically activated, assuming the holder is standing on the ground, and not in a jump, attack, or hitstun. Some Assist Trophies must be unlocked in order to be used, such as Gray Fox from Metal Gear. Unlike the Poké Ball, this item can be eaten by moves such as Kirby and King Dedede's Inhale, and Munchlax. In Smash 4 and Ultimate, all of the Assist Trophies in the base game are available from the start.
The majority of Assist Trophies in Brawl are undamageable, with only Starfy and Lakitu being able to be interrupted or otherwise hit or even KO'd. In Super Smash Bros. 4, however, some Assist Trophies can be attacked, potentially interrupting their attacks or otherwise manipulating how they perform and even being able to KO them (this can be seen by their ending animations coming earlier than normal, them having their own death animation, or simply teleporting away). However, there is no reward for KOing an Assist Trophy. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, more than one Assist Trophy can be on the stage at once. A larger number of Assist Trophies were also made able to be KO'd, which grants the player who KO'd them one point. When the Assist Trophy is close to becoming KO'd, the player who summoned it can KO it to prevent other players from gaining a point. In addition, certain Assist Trophies now have the ability to teleport on command, such as teleporting closer to an opponent when too far away or when crossing a blast line.
Assist Trophies as Fighters
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc |
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Little Mac | Debut Smash Game: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008)
Origin: Punch-Out!! (1983)
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Dark Samus | Debut Smash Game: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U (2014)
Origin: Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (2004)
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Isabelle | Debut Smash Game: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U (2014)
Origin: Animal Crossing: New Leaf (2012)
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Assist Trohies that debut in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Andross | Series: Star Fox
Origin: Star Fox (1993) Defeatable?: No
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Barbara | Series: Jam with the Band
Origin: Daigasso! Band Brothers (2004) Defeatable?: This Assist Trophy only appear in SSBB
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Devil | Series: Devil World
Origin: Devil World (1984) Defeatable?: No
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Dr. Wright | Series: SimCity
Origin: SimCity (1991) Defeatable?: No
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Excitebike | Series: Excitebike
Origin: Excitebike (1984) Defeatable?: This Assist Trophy only appear in SSBB
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Gray Fox | Series: Metal Gear
Origin: Metal Gear (1987) Defeatable?: Yes
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Hammer Bro | Series: Mario
Origin: Super Mario Bros. (1985) Defeatable?: Yes
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Helirin | Series: Kururin
Origin: Kuru Kuru Kururin (2001) Defeatable?: This Assist Trophy only appear in SSBB
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Infantry and Tanks | Series: Nintendo Wars
Origin: Famicom Wars (1988) Defeatable?: No
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Isaac | Series: Golden Sun
Origin: Golden Sun (2001) Defeatable?: Yes
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Jeff | Series: EarthBound
Origin: EarthBound (1994) Defeatable?: No
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Jill & the Drill Dozer | Series: Drill Dozer
Origin: Drill Dozer (2005) Defeatable?: This Assist Trophy only appear in SSBB
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Kat & Ana | Series: Wario
Origin: WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! (2003) Defeatable?: No
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Knuckle Joe | Series: Kirby
Origin: Kirby Super Star (1996) Defeatable?: Yes
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Lakitu | Series: Mario
Origin: Super Mario Bros. (1985) Defeatable?: Yes
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Lyn | Series: Fire Emblem
Origin: Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade (2003) Defeatable?: Yes
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Metroid | Series: Metroid
Origin: Metroid (1986) Defeatable?: Yes
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Mr. Resetti | Series: Animal Crossing
Origin: Animal Forest (2001) Defeatable?: This Assist Trophy only appear in SSBB
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Nintendog | Series: Nintendog
Origin: Nintendogs (????) Defeatable?: No
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Ray Mk III | Series: Custom Robo
Origin: Custom Robo Arena (2006) Defeatable?: This Assist Trophy only appear in SSBB
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Saki Amamiya | Series: Sin and Punishment
Origin: Sin and Punishment (2000) Defeatable?: Yes
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Samurai Goroh | Series: F-Zero
Origin: F-Zero (1990) Defeatable?: Yes
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Shadow the Hedgehog | Series: Sonic
Origin: Sonic Adventure 2 (2001) Defeatable?: No
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Starfy | Series: Starfy
Origin: Densetsu no Starfy (2002) Defeatable?: Yes
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Tingle | Series: The Legend of Zelda
Origin: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (2000) Defeatable?: No
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Waluigi | Series: Mario
Origin: Mario Tennis (2000) Defeatable?: Yes
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Assist Trohies that debut in Super Smash Bros. 4
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Ashley | Series: Wario
Origin: WarioWare: Touched! (2004) Defeatable?: No
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Chain Chomp | Series: Mario
Origin: Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988) Defeatable?: No but Yes you can in SSBU
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Color TV-Game 15 | Series: Color TV-Game
Origin: Color TV-Game 15 (1977) Defeatable?: No but Yes you can in SSBU
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Dillon | Series: Dillon's Rolling Western
Origin: Dillon's Rolling Western (2012) Defeatable?: Yes
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Dr. Kawashima | Series: Brain Age
Origin: Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! (2005) Defeatable?: No
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Elec Man | Series: Mega Man
Origin: Mega Man (1987) Defeatable?: Yes
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Ghirahim | Series: The Legend of Zelda
Origin: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011) Defeatable?: Yes
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Ghosts | Series: Pac-Man
Origin: Pac-Man (1980) Defeatable?: No but Yes you can in SSBU
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Magnus | Series: Kid Icarus
Origin: Kid Icarus: Uprising (2012) Defeatable?: Yes
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Minda | Series: The Legend of Zelda
Origin: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006) Defeatable?: Yes
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Mother Brain | Series: Metroid
Origin: Metroid (1986) Defeatable?: Yes
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Nightmare | Series: Kirby
Origin: Kirby's Adventure (1993) Defeatable?: No
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Phosphora | Series: Phosphora
Origin: Kid Icarus: Uprising (2012) Defeatable?: Yes
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Riki | Series: Xenoblade Chronicles
Origin: Xenoblade Chronicles (2010) Defeatable?: No
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Prince of Sablé | Series: Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru
Origin: Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru (1992) Defeatable?: Yes
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Sheriff | Series: Sheriff
Origin: Sheriff (1979) Defeatable?: Yes
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Skull Kid | Series: The Legend of Zelda
Origin: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998) Defeatable?: No
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Starman | Series: EarthBound
Origin: Mother (1989) Defeatable?: Yes
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Takamaru | Series: The Mysterious Murasame Castle
Origin: The Mysterious Murasame Castle (1986) Defeatable?: Yes
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Assist Trohies that debut in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Akira | Series: Virtua Fighter
Origin: Virtua Fighter (1993) Defeatable?: Yes
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Alucard | Series: Castlevania
Origin: Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse (1989) Defeatable?: Yes
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Arcade Bunny | Series: Nintendo Badge Arcade
Origin: Nintendo Badge Arcade (2014) Defeatable?: No
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Black Knight | Series: Fire Emblem
Origin: Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (2005) Defeatable?: Yes
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Bomberman | Series: Bomberman
Origin: Bomberman (1985) Defeatable?: Yes
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Burrowing Snagret | Series: Pikmin
Origin: Pikmin (2001) Defeatable?: Yes
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Chef Kawasaki | Series: Kirby
Origin: Kirby Super Star (1996) Defeatable?: Yes
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Flies & Hand | Series: Mario
Origin: Mario Paint (1992) Defeatable?: Yes
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Guile | Series: Street Fighter
Origin: Street Fighter II: The World Warrior (1991) Defeatable?: Yes
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Kapp'n | Series: Animal Crossing
Origin: Dōbutsu no Mori+ (2001) Defeatable?: No
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Klaptrap | Series: Donkey Kong
Origin: Donkey Kong Country (1994) Defeatable?: Yes
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Knuckles | Series: Sonic
Origin: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (1994) Defeatable?: Yes
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Krystal | Series: Star Fox
Origin: Star Fox Adventures (2002) Defeatable?: Yes
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Moon | Series: The Legend of Zelda
Origin: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (2000) Defeatable?: No
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Nikki | Series: Swapnote
Origin: Swapnote (2011) Defeatable?: No
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Rathalos | Series: Monster Hunter
Origin: Monster Hunter (2004) Defeatable?: Yes
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Rodin | Series: Bayonetta
Origin: Bayonetta (2009) Defeatable?: Yes
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Shovel Knight | Series: Shovel Knight
Origin: Shovel Knight (2014 video game) Defeatable?: Yes
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Spring Man | Series: ARMS
Origin: ARMS (2017) Defeatable?: Yes
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Squid Sisters | Series: Splatoon
Origin: Splatoon (2015) Defeatable?: No
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Sukapon | Series: Joy Mech Fight
Origin: Joy Mech Fight (1993) Defeatable?: Yes
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Thwomp | Series: Mario
Origin: Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988) Defeatable?: No
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Tiki | Series: Fire Emblem
Origin: Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light (1990) Defeatable?: Yes
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Vince | Series: Art Academy
Origin: Art Academy: First Semester (2009) Defeatable?: No
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Wily Capsule | Series: Mega Man
Origin: Mega Man (1987) Defeatable?: Yes
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Yuri Kozukata | Series: Fatal Frame
Origin: Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water (2014) Defeatable?: No
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Zero | Series: Mega Man
Origin: Mega Man X (1993) Defeatable?: Yes
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Need more Assist Trophies
Here is some ideas for new Assist Trophies
Super Mario
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Blooper | Origin: Super Mario Bros. (1985)
Defeatable?: No
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Birdo | Origin: Super Mario Bro. 2 USA (1987)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Toad | Origin: Super Mario Bros. (1985)
Defeatable?: No
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Toadsworth | Origin: Super Mario Sunshine (2002)
Defeatable?: No
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Boom Boom | Origin: Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Pom Pom | Origin: Super Mario 3D Land (2011)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Boomerang Bro. | Origin: Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Fire Bo. | Origin: Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Ice Bro. | Origin: New Super Mario Bros. Wii (2009)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Dry Bones | Origin: Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Chargin' Chuck | Origin: Super Mario World (1990)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Bullet Bill | Origin: Super Mario Bros. (1985)
Defeatable?: No
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King Bob-omb | Origin: Super Mario 64 (1996)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Mouser | Origin: Super Mario Bro. 2 USA (1987)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Nabbit | Origin: New Super Mario Bros. U (2012)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Angry Sun | Origin: Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988)
Defeatable?: Yes
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King Bill | Origin: New Super Mario Bros. Wii (2009)
Defeatable?: No
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Pianta | Origin: Super Mario Sunshine (2002)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Donkey Kong
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Kiddy Kong | Origin: Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (1996)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Cranky Kong | Origin: ???
Defeatable?: No
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Rambi | Origin: Donkey Kong Country (1994)
Defeatable?: No
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Master Necky | Origin: Donkey Kong Country (1994)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Taj the Genie | Origin: Diddy Kong Racing (1997)
Defeatable?: No
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The Legend of Zelda
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Wizzro | Origin: ???
Defeatable?: Yes
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Groose | Origin: ???
Defeatable?: ???
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Impa | Origin: ???
Defeatable?: ???
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Metroid
TBA
Yoshi
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Poochy | Origin: Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (1995)
Defeatable?: No
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Don Bongo | Origin: Yoshi's Story (1997)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Pak E. Derm | Origin: Yoshi's Story (1997)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Kirby
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Adeleine | Origin: Kirby’s Dream Land 3 (1997)
Defeatable?: No
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Mr. Frosty | Origin: Kirby’s Adventure (1993)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Susie | Origin: Kirby: Planet Robobot (2016)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Star Fox
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Tricky | Origin: ???
Defeatable?: Yes
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EarthBound
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Ultimate Chimera | Origin: Mother 3 (2006)
Defeatable?: Yes
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F-Zero
TBA
Ice Climber
TBA
Fire Emblem
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Merric | Origin: ???
Defeatable?: Yes
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Caeda | Origin: ???
Defeatable?: ??? | |
Tharja | Origin: ???
Defeatable?: ??? | |
Camilla | Origin: ???
Defeatable?: ??? |
Game & Watch
TBA
Kid Icarus
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Viridi | Origin: ???
Defeatable?: No
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Eggplant Wizard | Origin: ???
Defeatable?: ???
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Wario
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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9-Volt | Origin: WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! (2003)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Captain Syrup | Origin: Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3
Defeatable?: Yes
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Metal Gear
TBA
Sonic the Hedgehog
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Tails | Origin: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992)
Defeatable?: Yes | |
Amy Rose | Origin: Sonic the Hedgehog CD (1993)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Cream the Rabbit and Cheese | Origin: Sonic Advance 2 (2002)
Defeatable?: No
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Vanilla the Rabbit | Origin: ???
Defeatable?: No | |
Blaze the Cat | Origin: Sonic Rush (2005)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Rouge the Bat | Origin: ???
Defeatable?: Yes | |
Silver the Hedgehog | Origin: Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)
Defeatable?: No
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Sticks the Badger | Origin: ???
Defeatable?: Yes | |
Fang the Sniper | Origin: Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble (1994)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Pikmin
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Puffy Blowhog | Origin: ???
Defeatable?: ???
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Animal Crossing
TBA
Mega Man
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Proto Man | Origin: Mega Man 3 (1990)
Defeatable?: No
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Wii Fit
TBA
Punch-Out!!
TBA
Pac-Man
TBA
Xenoblade Chronicles
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Nia | Origin: ???
Defeatable?: ??? | |
Duck Hunt
TBA
Street Fighter
TBA
Final Fantasy
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
---|---|---|
White Mage | Origin: ???
Defeatable?: ???
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Bayonetta
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Jeanne | Origin: ???
Defeatable?: ???
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Splatoon
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Pearl and Marina | Origin: Splatoon 2 (2017)
Defeatable?: No
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Judd | Origin: Splatoon (2015)
Defeatable?: No
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Castlevania
TBA
Persona
TBA
Dragon Quest
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Slime | Origin: ???
Defeatable?: Yes
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Banjo-Kazooie
TBA
Fatal Fury
TBA
ARMS
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Ninjara | Origin: ARMS (2017)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Biff | Origin: ARMS (2017)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Minecraft
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Creeper | Origin: ???
Defeatable?: Yes
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Other
Characters that are from other series
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Bub and Bob | Series: Bubble Bobble
Origin: ??? Defeatable?: ??? | |
Ristar | Series: Ristar
Origin: ??? Defeatable?: ??? | |
Balloon Fighter | Series: Balloon Fight
Origin: ??? Defeatable?: ??? | |
Lip | Series: Panel de Pon
Origin: ??? Defeatable?: ??? | |
Conker | Series: Conker
Origin: ??? Defeatable?: Yes | |
Henry Stickmin | Series: Henry Stickmin
Origin: Escaping The Prison (20??) Defeatable?: ???
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Berecca | Series: Ninjala
Origin: ??? Defeatable?: Yes | |
Angry Birds | Series: Angry Birds
Origin: Angry Birds (2009) Defeatable?: ??? | |
Alvin, Simon & Theodore | Series: Alvin & The Chipmunks
Origin: ??? Defeatable?: No
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Brittany,Jeanette & Eleanor | Series: Alvin & The Chipmunks
Origin: ??? Defeatable?: No
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Crash Bandicoot
Image | Name | Description/Info/Origin/Debut/Misc/KOed/Series |
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Dr. Neo Cortex | Origin: Crash Bandicoot (1996)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Ripper Roo | Origin: Crash Bandicoot (1996)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Dingodile | Origin: Crash Bandicoot: Warped (1998)
Defeatable?: Yes
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Coco Bandicoot | Origin: Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back (1997)
Defeatable?: Yes |