Mr. Saturn
| Mr. Saturn | |
|---|---|
  Official paper clay model of Mr. Saturn fromEarthBound. | |
| Universe | EarthBound |
| Appears in | Melee Brawl SSB4 Ultimate |
| Item class | Throwing/Living |
| Article on WikiBound | Mr. Saturn |
Mr. Saturn (どせいさん,Mr. Saturn) is a creature from theEarthBound series, appearing as anitem starting withSuper Smash Bros. Melee.
Origin[edit]
Mr. Saturns are a race of creatures resident toSaturn Valley, and speak in their own eccentric dialect, involving the use of verbal tics such as "Zoom", "Boing", "Ding", or "Dakota" at the end of most sentences, as well as a distinctive font from the one used in the remainder of the games.
InEarthBound, they were captured byMaster Belch, one ofGiygas' henchmen. Once Master Belch is defeated byNess and his party, the Mr. Saturn are freed and help Ness on his journey. They are shown to be surprisingly intelligent, as they assistDr. Andonuts in making thePhase Distorter, allowing Ness to travel to the past and defeat Giygas. InChapter 7 ofMother 3, the Mr. Saturn are captured and neutralized by thePigmask Army with theirFrightbots, with the goal of finding the location of one of theSeven Needles. Once freed byLucas and his party, they reveal the location of the next Needle, found inFire Mountain.
Overview[edit]
Mr. Saturn walks around the stage, pushing other items along with it. It also honks when making contact with an opponent. If thrown, it will deal very little damage and knockback, but it can be used repeatedly, as it does not disappear after one use. As anunconventional meteor smash, Mr. Saturn gives off a large amount of stun when it hits an opponent, making it great for combos. It also does a significant amount ofshield damage—21 inMelee, 42 inBrawl, and 45 inSmash 4 andUltimate, where under normal circumstances it will always instantlybreak shields no matter how it is thrown, but can beperfect shielded as with other attacks.
Mr. Saturn can also be pulled out by usingVegetable, appearing with a chance of 1/300 inMelee, 1/128 inBrawl, and 1/116 inSSB4 andUltimate.
Damage table[edit]
InBrawl, the momentum of a projectile will affect the damage a character will receive; these are recorded in bounces.
InSSB4, damage varies based on distance. Projectiles thrown point-blank do more damage.
| Action | Melee | Brawl | SSB4 | Bounce | 2nd Bounce |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stationarythrow | 8% | 5% | 7–8% | 3% | 2% |
| Forward tilt throw | 8% | 5% | 7–8% | 3% | 2% |
| Up tilt throw | 7% | 6% | 7–9% | 1% | 1% |
| Down tilt throw | 10% | 8% | 6% | 3% | 1% |
| Dash throw | 10% | 5% | 7–9% | 3% | 2% |
| Forward smash throw | 11% | 6% | 8–10% | 4% | 2% |
| Up smash throw | 11% | 7% | 8–10% | 2% | 1% |
| Down smash throw | 13% | 8% | 8% | 4% | 2% |
| Aerial drop | 6% | 4% | 4–7% | 2% | 1% |
| Aerial forward tilt throw | 8% | 5% | 7–8% | 3% | 1% |
| Aerial up tilt throw | 8% | 7% | 7–9% | 1% | 1% |
| Aerial down tilt throw | 10% | 7% | 7–9% | 3% | 1% |
| Aerial forward smash throw | 9% | 6% | 7–8% | 3% | 1% |
| Aerial up smash throw | 10% | 7% | 7–9% | 1% | 1% |
| Aerial down smash throw | 10% | 7% | 7–9% | 3% | 1% |
Note: A Mr. Saturn cannot be dropped while on the ground; the player will throw it instead.
InSuper Smash Bros.[edit]
Mr. Saturn cameos inNess'sCongratulations screen. According toMasahiro Sakurai, in response to a fan inquiry onSmabura-Ken, Mr. Saturn was intended to appear as an item, but this did not end up coming to fruition.[1]
InSuper Smash Bros. Melee[edit]
As an item[edit]
Melee marks Mr. Saturn's debut as an item.
The followingbonuses are related to Mr. Saturn:
| Name | Points Given | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Saturn Fan | 3000 | Only item used was Mr. Saturn. |
| Mrs. Saturn | 1500 | Held a specific Mr. Saturn for 30 seconds or more. |
| Saturn Ringer | 4000 | Caught a Mr. Saturn thrown at the player. |
| Saturn Siblings | 4000 | Got 3 or more (individual) Mr. Saturns. |
Trophy[edit]
- Mr. Saturn
- The origins of the Mr. Saturn race are unknown, but many believe they came from outer space. They reside in Saturn Valley and speak their own unique language. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Mr. Saturn is just another item with which to pelt foes. These guys are laid back and not into fighting, so you can rest easy...or can you?
- EarthBound (6/95)
InSuper Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
One ofNess'salternate costumes is a black T-shirt with a Mr. Saturn sprite on it.Lucas makes his entrance riding the Mr. Saturns' coffee table.
As an item[edit]
Mr. Saturn returns as an item.
Trophy[edit]
- Mr. Saturn
- A creature from a race of unknown origin that speaks its own unique language. Some say they came from outer space, but the facts behind their appearance are wrapped in mystery. In Smash Bros., they'll wait a bit after appearing before wandering off on their own. They can be picked up and thrown at foes for minimal damage. Their shield-breaking properties are high.
:EarthBound
:Mother 3 (Japan Only)
- :EarthBound (Japan and US Only)
- :Mother 3 (Japan Only)
Stickers[edit]
| Name | Game | Effect | Fighter(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Saturn | EarthBound | Carry Mr. Saturn |  |
| Mr. Saturn | Mother 3 |  Attack +7 | Ness Lucas  |
.png) Mr. Saturn (EarthBound) |
.png) Mr. Saturn (Mother 3) |
InSuper Smash Bros. 4[edit]
As an item[edit]
Mr. Saturn returns as an item once again. BothNess's Mr. Saturn T-shirt andLucas's Mr. Saturn table also return.
InSmash Tour[edit]
Mr. Saturn appears as a red item: when selected before a battle, it allows the user's attacks tobreak shields more easily.
AMr. Saturn Smash is one of the possible battle types: in it, only Mr. Saturns appear as items.
Trophy[edit]
- Mr. Saturn
- Mr. Saturns are curious beings that speak their own language. They might not look it, but they're scientific geniuses! In this game, they tend to go for a stroll around the battlefield. Throwing one at an enemy won't do much damage, but Mr. Saturn will take out a shield very easily.
- :EarthBound (06/1995)
- Mr. Saturns are curious beings that speak their own language. They might not look it, but they're scientific geniuses! In this game, they tend to just do their own thing, but you can throw them to deal...a bit of damage. They're good at breaking shields, though, and make adorable noises when they do!
:EarthBound (1994 (JP))- :Mother 3 (2006 (JP))
InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
As an item[edit]
Mr. Saturn returns as an item again, functioning the same as before.
As a costume[edit]
The Mr. Saturn is also a basis for aMii Fighterhat.
Spirits[edit]
Mr. Saturn also appears as an Ace-classsupport spirit. It can besummoned using the cores ofSpecknose andQbby.
| No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Cost | Ability | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 577 |  | Mr. Saturn |  | ★★★ | 1 | Shield Damage ↑ | EarthBound Series |
In addition to the above, equipping the Kafei, Pyoro, Old Man Lobber, or Dr. Lobe support spirits will give the player a Mr. Saturn at a start of their stock.
| No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Cost | Ability | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 213 |  | Kafei | | ★★ | 1 | Mr. Saturn Equipped | The Legend of Zelda Series |
| 743 |  | Pyoro | | ★★ | 1 | Mr. Saturn Equipped | WarioWare Series |
| 1,184 |  | Old Man Lobber | | ★★ | 1 | Mr. Saturn Equipped | The Legendary Starfy Series |
| 1,216 |  | Dr. Lobe | | ★★ | 1 | Mr. Saturn Equipped | Big Brain Academy Series |
Gallery[edit]
Artwork of Mr. Saturn fromBrawl.
Artwork of Mr. Saturn fromUltimate.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese | どせいさん | Mr. Saturn |
 English | Mr. Saturn | — |
 French | Mr. Saturn | — |
 German | Mr. Saturn | — |
 Spanish | Mr. Saturn | — |
 Italian | Mr. Saturn | — |
 Chinese | Mr. Saturn | — |
 Korean | 토성씨 | Saturn |
 Dutch | Mr. Saturn | — |
 Russian | Господин Сатурн | Mr. Saturn |
Trivia[edit]
- An interview withShigesato Itoi reveals his perception of the Mr. Saturn as a "symbol of innocence"[2], likely explaining their passive behavior as an item. Furthermore, its unorthodox honk is likely based on their unique dialect.[3]
- Mr. Saturn is one of the only items that can't beeaten.
- A small Mr. Saturnsprite is hidden in the texture of theMetroid Assist Trophy fromBrawl. It cannot be seen in-game.
- InSmash 4 andUltimate, a Mr. Saturn thrown at a grounded opponent will sometimes have a meteor effect, though this doesn't occur until they are at 200% damage.
- At 150%, a thrown Mr. Saturn may trip the opponent.
- Mr. Saturn is the first non-playable character to appear in the panoramic banner.
- Mr. Saturn,Morgana andSlime are the only non-playable characters to appear inUltimate's panoramic character artwork.
- Of these, Mr. Saturn is the only one to be an item, as well as the only one to appear in the key artwork andClassic Mode mural, likely due to its status as the only one among the three to not be introduced asDLC.
- Mr. Saturn was the 12th most-requested character to be added to theSuper Smash Bros. Melee roster, with 18 votes, and the most requested from theMOTHER universe.[4]
- Mr. Saturn was tied for 12th place with aPokémon Trainer (referred to as "Satoshi" and likely also referring toRed) and an unspecifiedFire Emblem character.
References[edit]
| Items inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl | |
|---|---|
| Normal | Assist Trophy ·Banana Peel ·Beam Sword ·Blast Box ·Bob-omb ·Bumper ·Bunny Hood ·Cracker Launcher ·Deku Nut ·Dragoon ·Fan ·Fire Flower ·Food ·Franklin Badge ·Freezie ·Golden Hammer ·Gooey Bomb ·Green Shell ·Hammer ·Heart Container ·Home-Run Bat ·Hothead ·Lightning Bolt ·Lip's Stick ·Maxim Tomato ·Metal Box ·Motion-Sensor Bomb ·Mr. Saturn ·Pitfall ·Poison Mushroom ·Poké Ball ·Ray Gun ·Screw Attack ·Smart Bomb ·Smash Ball ·Smoke Ball ·Soccer Ball ·Spring ·Star Rod ·Starman ·Super Mushroom ·Super Scope ·Superspicy Curry ·Team Healer ·Timer ·Unira ·Warp Star |
| Containers | Barrel ·Capsule ·Crate ·Party Ball ·Sandbag ·Rolling Crates |
| The Subspace Emissary | Key ·Stock Ball ·Trophy Stand |
| Collectibles | CD ·Coins ·Sticker ·Trophy |
| Other | Smash Coins and Bills |
| Smash Tour | |
|---|---|
| Red items | Back Shield ·Black Knight ·Bob-omb ·Boo ·Bunny Hood ·Daisy (Baseball) ·Darkrai ·Dixie Kong ·DK Barrel ·Energy Tank ·Franklin Badge ·Hammer ·Home-Run Bat ·Kat & Ana ·Latias & Latios ·Magnus ·Majora's Mask ·Mecha-Fiora ·Metal Box ·Mr. Resetti ·Mr. Saturn ·Ore Club ·Phosphora ·Plasm Wraith ·Poison Mushroom ·Rocket Belt ·Sidestepper ·Steel Diver ·Super Mushroom ·Super Scope ·Ultimate Chimera ·Wolfen ·X Bomb |
| Blue items | Ashley ·Boss Galaga ·Bus to the City ·Chain Chomp ·Dillon ·Doc Louis ·Excitebike ·Ghosts (Luigi's Mansion) ·Great Fox ·Isabelle ·POW Block ·Riki ·Snorlax ·Super Star ·Tetra ·Timmy & Tommy ·Tingle ·Yellow Wollywog ·Zinger |
| Green items | Porky Minch ·Proto Man ·Substitute Doll |
| Random events | Banzai Bill ·Flying Man ·Iridescent Glint Beetle ·Kamek ·Koffing ·Metal Face ·Metroid ·Nabbit ·Reaper ·Ridley ·Souflee ·Tac ·Yellow Devil |
| EarthBound (Mother) universe | |
|---|---|
| Fighters | Ness (SSB ·SSBM ·SSBB ·SSB4 ·SSBU) ·Lucas (SSBB ·SSB4 ·SSBU) |
| Assist Trophies | Jeff ·Starman |
| Boss | Porky |
| Stages | Onett ·Fourside ·New Pork City ·Magicant |
| Items | Mr. Saturn ·Franklin Badge ·Ramblin' Evil Mushroom |
| Enemies | Devil Car ·Starman |
| Other | Boney ·Flying Man ·Kumatora ·Paula ·Poo ·Porky Statue ·Rope Snake ·Ultimate Chimera |
| Trophies,Stickers andSpirits | Trophies (SSBM ·SSBB ·SSB4) ·Stickers ·Spirits |
| Music | Brawl ·SSB4 ·Ultimate |
| Masterpiece | EarthBound |
| Related content | Home-Run Bat ·MEGALOVANIA |
