Fox
Artwork fromSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate
Full name	Fox McCloud
Species	Fox
First appearance	Star Fox Act.1 Desperado (1993,Star Fox series) Club Nintendo – "Super Mario: Mario im Wunderland" (1993,Super Mario franchise)
Latest appearance	Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
Latest portrayal	Mike West (English, 1997, 2011–present) Takashi Ōhara (Japanese, 2016–present)

“This is Fox. Returning to base!”

—Fox,Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Fox appears in theSuper Mario franchise as an occasional supporting character, as well as in a variety of cameos. Fox is from theStar Fox series, where he is the main protagonist and leader of a space mercenary team known asStar Fox, which works to save theLylat System from various threats, especiallyAndross.

History

Super Mario: Mario im Wunderland

Fox in "Super Mario: Verloren in der Zeit".

Fox appears in the GermanClub Nintendo comic "Super Mario: Mario im Wunderland", where he introduces himself as "the fox from the TV spot". He lands onEarth with his spaceship and scares awayDonkey Kong,Wario, andBowser, who attacked Mario,Toad,Kirby, andYoshi. He also appears in "Super Mario: Verloren in der Zeit" briefly, watching the Olympics withPeppy Hare andFalco.

Super Mario-kun

Fox andSlippy appear briefly in a side panel ofvolume 7 ofSuper Mario-kun, wondering about the location of the Arwing stolen from thecollector.

Super Smash Bros. series

Super Smash Bros. fighter Fox
Game appearances
Super Smash Bros. Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Special moves
Neutral:  Blaster Side:  Fox Illusion Up:  Fire Fox Down:  Reflector Final Smash:  Landmaster (Brawl,for 3DS /Wii U); Team Star Fox (Ultimate)
Battle entrance
Fox jumps out of anArwing, and onto the stage.

Super Smash Bros.

Artwork fromSuper Smash Bros.

SmashWiki article:Fox (SSB)

Fox is a playablefighter inSuper Smash Bros. He is a fast character who has the fastestfalling speed andair speed, as well as running speed that falls behind onlyCaptain Falcon. For hisspecial moves, Fox hasBlaster for hisstandard special move, in which he shoots a laser;Reflector as hisdown special move, in which he deflects items; and hisrecovery isFire Fox, in which Fox charges forward while surrounded in fire. His voice clips are from Shinobu Satouchi.

Super Smash Bros. Melee

SmashWiki article:Fox (SSBM)

Fox returns inSuper Smash Bros. Melee. His addedside special move isFox Illusion, which involves Fox performing a quick, horizontaldash. Fox's Blaster shoots faster than before though no longer inflicts anyhitstun orknockback. Fox is one of thelighter fighters, making him vulnerable to being launched. Fox'sforward aerial now involves several roundhouse kicks. Fox now has the slowest air speed, and all of Fox'sthrows involve him using his Blaster, except for theforward throw.

Fox, like Falco, hasSmash Taunts that can be initiated onCorneria orVenom, where he and the Star Fox team communicate wirelessly. Fox is voiced in the English release by Steve Malpass, who would portray him inStar Fox Adventures.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

SmashWiki article:Fox (SSBB)

Fox is once again playable inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl and is designed after his appearance inStar Fox Command. He is portrayed by Kenji Nojima in the Japanese release and by Jim Walker in Western releases. Fox'sFinal Smash is theLandmaster, in which he leaps up and returns back down with the vehicle, using it to attack opponents. Fox receives a different, unique Smash Taunt onLylat Cruise and retains the same one on the returning stage Corneria.

The Subspace Emissary

Fox's snapshot in The Subspace Emissary

Fox has interacted withSuper Mario characters inAdventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary, especially Diddy Kong. Fox is first seen riding hisArwing in the beginning trying to take down theHalberd, however, the Arwing is hit and then crashes. It is later shown that the Arwing crash-landed at the edge of a jungle, near a lake.Diddy Kong discovers the Arwing, butRayquaza rises from the lake and territorially attacks it. As Diddy is snatched up by the provoked Pokémon, Fox springs from the cockpit of the burning Arwing and proceeds to effortlessly rescue Diddy from the clutches of the large Pokémon using his Fox Illusion and Reflector. Fox and Diddy team up to defeat Rayquaza, and Fox winds up having to help Diddy in rescuingDonkey Kong from theSubspace Army. They eventually run intoBowser and fight him, but it turns out to be aFalse Bowser. The real Bowser appears firing hisDark Cannon at the two, prompting Fox to grab the vengeful Diddy and escape.

Some time passes, and Bowser attacks again, this time turning Diddy into a trophy. Fox, however, dodges the attacks fired at him, prompting Bowser to create aFalse Diddy Kong. Another Arwing suddenly flies by, and its pilot comes out of it, revealing himself to beFalco. Falco swiftly destroys Bowser's Dark Cannon and proceeds to help Fox and Diddy defeat the doppelganger as Bowser escapes.

Like Fox, Falco finds himself helping to find Donkey Kong, who they eventually discover being transported to theIsle of Ancients. After Falco assists Diddy in saving Donkey, Fox was not seen again until later, when Fox tries attacking the Halberd in his Arwing again. He is stopped byZelda (disguised asSheik), who was trying to protectPeach from Fox's fire. Peach settles the conflict between Sheik and Fox, but they are suddenly interrupted byMr. Game & Watch flying from the ship's cockpit. Mr. Game & Watch almost immediately generatesShadow Bugs which turn him intoDuon.Lucario andSnake jump from the cockpit and onto the bridge and Falco reappears to assist in Duon's defeat. Fox aims his Blaster at the Mr. Game & Watch trophy after the battle, but Mr. Game & Watch was then restored back to the original form and joins the team asMeta Knight takes back the ship.

Fox and the other heroes then join together as they enterSubspace and findTabuu, who easily defeats them. Fox is revived byKing Dedede, who had anticipated Tabuu's power and created badges that revive fighters that they were placed on. After Fox and everyone else is rescued, they proceed to face a final confrontation with Tabuu.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS /Wii U

Fox's artwork forSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS /Wii U

SmashWiki article:Fox (SSB4)

Fox returns again inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS andSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U. His English voice actor is now done by Mike West, who first portrayed Fox in the English localization ofStar Fox 64. Fox also receives andalternate costume giving him the likeness of his rival,Wolf. Fox retains his Smash Taunt on Lylat Cruise inSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U and on Corneria inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, and he is also part of the unique Smash Taunt featured inOrbital Gate Assault.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

SmashWiki article:Fox (SSBU)

Fox's stock icon

Fox is playable inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, with a redesign based on his appearance inStar Fox Zero. Fox's Final Smash has been changed toTeam Star Fox, where several Arwings are ordered by him to attack his opponents. In unlocalized versions, Fox is portrayed byTakashi Ōhara, who did so in unlocalized releases ofStar Fox 64 3D andStar Fox Zero, though Mike West still portrays him in the the English localization. Fox runs faster, though is now lighter thanKirby. Fox's forward aerial is nicknamed Tornado Kick, while hisup aerial is McCloud Flip.

InAdventure Mode: World of Light, Fox appears in the opening cutscene with several other fighters, confrontingGaleem and his army. Fox and every other fighter exceptKirby are hit by beams, though it is not shown with Fox directly, formingpuppet fighters of each character.

Fox'sClassic Mode route is "Spaceborne Smash," featuring fighters relating to outer space. He engages in the following battles in the following order:

1. Samus onBrinstar
2. Rosalina &Luma onMario Galaxy
3. Meta Knight onHalberd
4. Dark Samus onFrigate Orpheon
5. Olimar onDistant Planet
6. Wolf onVenom
7. Final battle againstMaster Hand as well asCrazy Hand onintensity 7.0 or higher

Mario Kart 8 /Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

The Fox outfit for Miis inMario Kart 8

Since version 3.0, Fox cameos in the Mii Racing Suit menu ofMario Kart 8 andMario Kart 8 Deluxe. Hisamiibo is also compatible, and scanning it unlocks a Fox-themed outfit forMiis.

Super Mario Maker

Fox appears as acostume forCostume Mario inSuper Mario Maker, unlocked by either scanning his amiibo or at random by completing 100 Mario Challenge on Expert difficulty. The sound used when transforming into Fox is his radio voice clips from the originalStar Fox; the "Mission Complete" theme fromStar Fox plays when clearing a stage; and the sound effect for using a life is retained fromStar Fox. Fox's taunt, activated by pressing, playsGeneral Pepper's "Good luck!" voice clip.

Other appearances

Fox is one of the characters in a commercial for theSuper Comboy who is conducted byMario alongsideYoshi,Peach,Bowser, and several other characters.^[1]

A 3D render of Fox fromStar Fox 64 can be used like a stamp inMario Artist: Paint Studio. The names "Fox" and "McCloud" can be seen as separate items on the score chart in theNintendo 64 andGame Boy Color versions ofMario Golf, and Fox appears as a badge inDonkey Konga 2.

Unused appearances

Fox was one of the Nintendo protagonists whowould have appeared inStarbeans Cafe inMario & Luigi: Superstar Saga.

Profiles and statistics

Super Smash Bros.

Following his dead father's footsteps as the young leader of the Star Fox Team, Fox McCloud's piloting of the super-high-performance combat ship ARWING for the Lylatian System is still fresh in our memories. His one weakness may be his difficulty earning the trust of his teammates.

Works

• Star Fox (SNES)
• Star Fox 64 (N64)

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Instruction booklet bio

A wily fox that uses speed to keep his enemies off balance.^{[page number needed]}

Trophies

Trophy Fox McCloud (Classic)
	Game/move: Star Fox 3/93
	Fox McCloud is the leader of a band of adventurers-for-hire known as Star Fox. Fox and his fellow pilots Peppy, Slippy, and Falco patrol the Lylat system in their mother ship, the Great Fox. From the cockpit of his Arwing, Fox leads the ceaseless pursuit of the evil scientist Andross, who doomed Fox's father.

Trophy Fox McCloud [Smash] (Adventure)
	Game/move: : Blaster Smash B: Fox Illusion
	Fox is among the quickest and nimblest of the Smash Bros. characters. His speed is offset by low firepower, however, and he's better at one-on-one fights than melees with multiple foes. His Blaster is unique: it does damage but it doesn't make enemies flinch. His Fox illusion is best used as a surprise attack.

Trophy Fox McCloud [Smash] (All-Star)
	Game/move: Up &: Fire Fox Down &: Reflector
	Fox falls quickly, so he's a tough target to strike from below; however, this advantage can work against him when he goes flying sideways. You can use the Control Stick to set the direction of the Fire Fox technique while it's charging up. On a side note, Fox is also much lighter than he was in the N64 Super Smash Bros. game.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Bios

• Instruction booklet bio:The famous Arwing pilot boasts first-class speed and agility in combat.^[2]
• Website bio:Fox is just one of many so-called speed characters. His costume has been completely updated, so he’s full of fighting spirit. Run! Fly! Move boldly! For such moves are the essence of Fox!^[3]

Snake's codec

• Snake:Colonel! That fox is fast!
• Colonel: You're fighting Fox, eh, Snake? His full name is Fox McCloud. He's the leader of the commando-for-hire unit Star Fox. They're mostly active in a galaxy known as the Lylat System. Fox and his comrades pilot all-terrain fighter crafts called Arwings. His skills in combat can turn the tide of any battle. ...You seem to have a thing with foxes, don't you, Snake?
• Snake: Don't remind me. First FOXHOUND and now this guy... I'm sick of foxes.
• Colonel: You and foxes have a long history together. You ought to be proud.

Trophies

Trophy Fox
	Appears in: SNESStar Fox DSStar Fox Command
	The leader of the commando unit for hire known as Star Fox. He uses both the team's mother ship, the Great Fox, and his personal Arwing fighter to challenge the evil scientist Andross. He made his name as an ace pilot but has lately shown himself also to be an adventurer with a knack for hand-to-hand combat.

Trophy Landmaster (Fox)
	Appears in: WiiSuper Smash Bros. Brawl
	Fox's Final Smash. Climb aboard the Landmaster tank, the ultrahigh-performance,antiair, rolling combat vehicle of Team Star Fox. Just like in the Star Fox series, the cannon can be used to blast foes, and the tank can roll over enemies. The jets beneath the main body can be used to hover. Between its firepower and mobility, this tank knows no equal.'

Trophy Fox (Assault)
	Appears in: GCNStar Fox: Assault
	The leader of the one and only Star Fox team. Fox McCloud has superb battle skills and is an expert pilot of both the Arwing and Landmaster. In on-foot battles, Fox starts with a blaster and continues on with four other types of weapons as he fights through the Aparoids. Fox also demonstrates his skills in air combat using the plasma cannons on the Arwing.

Sticker Fox
	Artwork from:Star Fox 64
	Effects inThe Subspace Emissary: [Energy] - Attack +18
	Usable by: Fox, Falco, Wolf

Sticker Fox
	Artwork from:Star Fox Adventures
	Effects inThe Subspace Emissary: [Arm, Leg] - Attack +15
	Usable by: Fox, Falco, Wolf

Sticker Fox
	Artwork from:Star Fox Command
	Effects inThe Subspace Emissary: [Tail] - Attack +15
	Usable by: Fox

Sticker Fox
	Artwork from:Star Fox
	Effects inThe Subspace Emissary: [Energy] - Attack +23
	Usable by: Anyone

Sticker Fox
	Artwork from:Star Fox Assault
	Effects inThe Subspace Emissary: [Energy] - Attack +33
	Usable by: Fox, Falco, Wolf

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS /Wii U

Trophies

Trophy Fox

3DS: Wii U:

Game(s): Both

Category: Fighter

()Appears in: SNESStar Fox (03/1993) N64Star Fox 64 (07/1997)

()Trophy Box: 37: Star Fox

Fox McCloud is the leader of the mercenary flight team, Star Fox, often enlisted to defeat the evil Andross. His piloting skills are top notch, but in Smash Bros. his strength is sheer speed. His Reflector move allows him to turn projectile attacks against his foes, increasing their power for a punishing blow.(American English)

Leader of the Star Fox team, Fox is a skilled pilot with a strong sense of justice. In this game, he's quick on his feet and can use his speed to toy with opponents, attacking relentlessly and giving them no room to breathe. Even if they try to attack him from afar with projectiles, his Reflector move just sends them flying right back!(British English)

Trophy Fox (Alt.)

3DS: Wii U:

Game(s): Both

Category: Fighter

()Appears in: SNESStar Fox (03/1993) N64Star Fox 64 (07/1997)

()Trophy Box: -

Fox is at home in the air, and many of his moves, like his up smash, Flip Kick, will send foes up there. It's great for KO'ing a damaged opponent. Another handy move is his up special Fire Fox. The flames that surround Fox deal damage to nearby foes, and you can launch yourself in any direction once charged.(American English)

The Flip Kick that Fox does for his upward smash can really send foes flying. It's well worth pulling out this attack in combos against airborne opponents. Try following it up with his red-hot Fire Fox special to hammer them repeatedly. The fact that you can fly in any direction with this move is a real bonus too!(British English)

Trophy Landmaster (Fox)

Game(s):Wii U only

Category: Final Smash

()Appears in: -

()Trophy Box: 37: Star Fox

Originally designed for exploration, the Landmaster in Fox's Final Smash has been converted into an ultra-high-performance, anti-air, rolling combat vehicle. When Fox hops aboard, he can drive or roll into foes and blast them with cannon fire. It can even fire in midair. And best of all, Fox is safe from damage inside this metal beast!(American English)

Originally designed for exploration, the Landmaster in Fox's Final Smash has been converted into an ultra-high-performance, anti-air, rolling combat vehicle. When Fox gets on board, he can drive or roll into foes and blast them with cannon fire. It can even fire in mid-air. And best of all, Fox won't take any damage while inside!(British English)

Trophy Fox (Assault)

Game(s):Wii U only

Category: Series Related

()Appears in: GCNStar Fox: Assault (02/2005)

()Trophy Box: 36: Star Fox: Assault

When Andrew Oikonny and the remnants of his uncle Andross's army use guerilla tactics to stage a rebellion, the Cornerian forces find themselves under a lot of pressure. Fox and his unit arrive to save the day, only to encounter an even greater threat. Can Fox handle the incoming assault from this mysterious new foe?

Palutena's Guidance

• Pit: Got any tips for fighting Fox?
• Palutena: Fox McCloud is the leader of the mercenary flight team Star Fox. His trademark is incredible speed.
• Pit: It's about time you showed up, Fox!
• Viridi: That was a terrible General Pepper, Pit.
• Palutena: You should be wary of his Blaster too.
• Pit: Everybody, stay alert!
• Palutena: Focus, Pit. You might think Fox's Blaster doesn't hurt all that much and ignore it, but you'll soon find out you've taken lots of damage.
• Pit: Sorry—I'm back. OK, I'll just reflect his shots with myGuardian Orbitars!
• Palutena: I figured you'd say that.
• Pit: Huh? Is that...not what I should do?
• Palutena: Like I said, he's quick on his feet, so there's no telling when he'll suddenly rush in and grab you. You've got to watch your back constantly when Fox is around.
• Pit: DO A BARREL ROLL!

amiibo

Fox is the leader of the commando unit for hire known as Star Fox. He uses both the team's mother ship, the Great Fox, and his personal Arwing fighter to challenge the evil scientist Andross. His piloting skills are top notch, but he can also bring speed and fast attacks to the battle through hand-to-hand combat.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Super Smash Blog bio

• English:
  He can overwhelm his opponents with his quick movements, and his specials don't leave him open for counterattacks. His costume and voice have been redone to match his appearance in Star Fox Zero. This Fox is brand new! "Come on!"^[4]
• Other languages:
  • Japanese:
    素早い動きとスキの少ないワザで相手を翻弄します。デザインは『スターフォックス ゼロ』仕様！コスチュームも一新し、ボイスも新たに収録し直しています。新生フォックスをお楽しみに！「かかってこい！」^[5]

Spirit

Spirit #382 Fox McCloud
	Series/game	Star Fox Series
	Type	Fighter
	How to obtain	Classic Mode as Fox

Quotes

• "Hmph." –Super Smash Bros.
• "Fire!" – AllSuper Smash Bros. games
• "Come on!" –Super Smash Bros. Melee,Super Smash Bros. Brawl,Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
• "Mission complete!" –Super Smash Bros. Melee,Super Smash Bros. Brawl,Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
• "Here I come!" –Super Smash Bros. Brawl,Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
• "Better luck next time, Falco." –Super Smash Bros. Brawl,Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U,Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
• "Landmaster!" –Super Smash Bros. Brawl,Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
• "This is Fox, returning to base." –Super Smash Bros. Brawl,Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
• "Don't let a single one get away!" -Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (in Adventure Mode)
• "Let's go!" -Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
• "It's go time!" -Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
• "Star Fox! Fire at will!" -Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
• "This is the end for you, Wolf!" -Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Audio samples

Super Smash Bros. Melee - "Come on!" - Fox's taunt. (Shinobu Satouchi, 2001)

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Super Smash Bros. Brawl - "Here I come!" - One of Fox's taunts. (Jim Walker, 2008)

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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS /Wii U (Japanese) - "Landmaster!" - Fox summoning the Landmaster. (Kenji Nojima, 2014)

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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS /Wii U (English) - "Landmaster!" - Fox summoning the Landmaster. (Mike West, 2014)

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Japanese) - "Ikuzo, minna! (Let's go, everyone!)" - Fox calling his teammates. (Takashi Ōhara, 2018)

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (English) - "It's go time!" - Fox calling his teammates. (Mike West, 2018)

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Gallery

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  Icon for a puzzle fromClub Nintendo Picross

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  Super Smash Bros. Melee

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  Fox pointing his Blaster inSuper Smash Bros. Melee

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  Fox Illusion inSuper Smash Bros. Melee

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  Fire Fox inSuper Smash Bros. Melee

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  Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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  Fox and Falco pointing their Blasters inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl

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  Fox Illusion inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl

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  Fire Fox inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl

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  Fox's Reflector inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl

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  Fox's Landmaster inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl

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  Taunt inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl

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  Fox's Landmaster inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

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  Fox using hisBlaster inSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U

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  Fox Illusion inSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U

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  Fire Fox inSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U

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  Fox'sReflector inSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U

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  Fox'sLandmaster inSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U

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  Super Mario Makercostume

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  Super Mario Maker costume

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  Fox Illusion inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate

Names in other languages

Fox coverage on otherNIWA wikis:

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Lylat Wiki

SmashWiki

References

• Canines
• Characters from other Nintendo games
• Martial artists
• Club Nintendo
• Star Fox series
• Super Mario Maker costumes
• Super Smash Bros. amiibo line
• Super Smash Bros. fighters
• Super Smash Bros. Brawl fighters
• Super Smash Bros. Brawl stickers
• Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophies
• Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U fighters
• Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS trophies
• Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophies
• Super Smash Bros. Melee fighters
• Super Smash Bros. Melee trophies
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fighters
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirits

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