Cardboard box
| Cardboard box | |
|---|---|
  | |
| Universe | Metal Gear |
| Appears in | Brawl Ultimate |
| Item class | Throwing (large) |
Thecardboard box is anitem that is spawned by all ofSnake'staunts inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl andSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. By using any of his taunts, Snake crouches under a cardboard box, which he removes either after another input is pressed, or after a set period of time.
Overview[edit]
The cardboard box can uniquely deal minimal damage (1%-2%) and low knockback if it hits opponents, making Snake one of four characters that can damage opponents with his taunt, alongsideLuigi,Greninja, andKazuya. Any character can pick up the box before Snake removes it; they will lift the box like a heavy item, but they will automatically throw it when it is picked up.Donkey Kong's unique heavy-item mechanics, however, can allow him to carry the box around and throw it at will. Villager and Isabelle can pocket it for later use, and Kirby can also do this if he copies either one of those characters. Unusually, removing the box does not interrupt the taunt's duration.
Aglitch exists where a player can generate an infinite number of boxes at once using theStage Builder.
Damage[edit]
| Action | Brawl |
|---|---|
| Throw | 4% |
| Up tilt throw | 4% |
| Forward tilt throw | 5% |
| down tilt throw | 6% |
| Forward smash throw | 6% |
| Up smash throw | 3% |
| Down smash throw | 7% |
| Air throw | 3% |
| Air forward tilt throw | 3% |
| Air up tilt throw | 3% |
| Air down tilt throw | 6% |
| Air forward smash throw | 3% |
| Air up smash throw | 3% |
| Air down smash throw | 3% |
Role in Subspace Emissary[edit]
The cardboard box appears inside theHalberd's cargo hold beforeSnake is revealed to be in it. In a later cutscene, Snake sheds the box, saying "Kept you waiting, huh?" Later, while Snake is sneaking around the ship, he hides under the box again to avoid detection byLucario andMeta Knight. However, Lucario uses its aura powers to detect Snake and removes the cardboard box, resulting in the trademark "!" appearing.
Origin[edit]
Snake must often sneak around enemy territory undetected in theMetal Gear series. One reoccurring way to avoid detection by guards in industrial areas is to hide under a cardboard box in order to not catch their attention, as well as potentially sneak past them or covertly subdue them. However, Snake must be careful not to be caught moving while under the box. Its first appearance was inMetal Gear and calling Big Boss while within the room where the player obtains the box leads to him mockingly asking if the player is moving house. Ironically, Big Boss himself had made use of it duringSnake Eater, back when he was known as Naked Snake.
The design of boxes in theMetal Gear series varies depending on their location. As a result, the box inSmash has no real origin and is instead composed entirely of meta-elements: it has theSuper Smash Bros. logo with "Smash Bros" printed on the long sides and a "!" on the short sides.
Trophy[edit]
- Cardboard Box
- A common, run-of-the-mill cardboard box that is somehow very effective at preventing detection by enemies. Hide inside it and enemies will walk on by. But put it somewhere too odd and you'll be discovered. You can move while in the box, but if anyone sees the box moving, you're in trouble. Both Liquid and Solid Snake have a deep affection for cardboard.
- Metal Gear Solid
:Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes
Spirit[edit]
| No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Cost | Ability | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 774 |  | Cardboard Box |  | ★ | 1 | Improved Escape | Metal Gear Solid Series |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
 Japanese | ダンボール |
 English | Cardboard Box |
 French (PAL) | Boîte en carton |
 French (NTSC) | Boîte de carton |
 German | Karton |
 Spanish | Caja de cartón |
 Italian | Scatola di cartone |
 Chinese (Simplified) | 纸箱 |
 Chinese (Traditional) | 紙箱 |
 Korean | 종이 박스 |
 Dutch | Kartonnen doos |
 Russian | Картонная коробка |
