Palutena's Guidance

It has been suggested that this article should be moved to Palutena's Guidance. The reason given for the move is: Official name, will most likely be used more often than "Pit's Smash Taunt", even if Pit is the only one who uses it. (Discuss)

Pit and Palutena conversing about Shulk.

Pit's Smash Taunt, also referred to as Palutena's Guidance, is Pit's Smash Taunt performed on Palutena's Temple. When it is activated, a conversation is initiated about the opponent Pit is facing, in the same fashion as Snake's Codec conversations in Brawl. In these conversations, Pit and Palutena discuss one random fighter in the match. Under most circumstances, the taunt is activated by using Pit's down taunt on the stage; however, at least one screenshot has shown the taunt being executed without his presence, and it is unknown how this done.

Pit's Smash Taunt references various conversations that he could have with Palutena throughout Kid Icarus Uprising; in addition to reusing the same artwork for the conversation boxes, the conversations feature a light-hearted, comical tone from the game, complete with occasional points where the two break the fourth wall.

In addition to Palutena and Pit, Kid Icarus character Viridi sometimes appears in the conversations, also utilizing her artwork from Kid Icarus Uprising. In conversations involving Robin, Chrom joins in on the conversation, using his portrait from Fire Emblem: Awakening.

Voices

• Pit: Antony Del Rio (English), Minami Takayama (Japanese)
• Palutena: Brandy Kopp (English), Aya Hisakawa (Japanese)
• Viridi: Julie Parker (English), Makiko Ohmoto (Japanese)

Known conversations

Partial excerpts of commentary on various characters have been seen in various official media, and are provided below.

Ludwig (Bowser Jr.)

Palutena: "That's one of the Koopalings, Ludwig von Koopa."

Pit: "Hmm. The resemblance to Bowser Jr. is strong."

Palutena: "That Koopa Clown Car is the mass-produced type."

Pit: "I guess as heir to the throne, Bowser Jr. would get preferential treatment."

Viridi: "The relationship between Bowser and the Koopalings is a real mystery."

Pit: "I feel kinda bad for them."

Palutena: "That's sweet of you but not very conducive to taking them down, Pit."

Captain Falcon

Pit: "Whoa... It's Captain Falcon!"

Viridi: "Oh, he's a captain! What ship does he command?"

Pit: "I think he's more like a pilot or something."

Viridi: "All these fighters have tons of skill and experience, but you can still hold your own."

Viridi: "If we brought vehicles into the picture, though, that would be a totally different story."

Pit: "Good thing that's not the case. I'd be no match for an F-Zero machine or an Arwing."

Viridi: "Plus, those G-Diffuser systems are terrible for the environment."

Pit: "Uh, you sure know a lot about space machinery. For being the goddess of nature and all."

Palutena: "Anyway, if you're near Captain Falcon, watch out for his jump-and-Falcon Punch combo."

Donkey Kong

Palutena: "Given his size, he also moves quite quickly. Combine that speed and power with his long reach, and you've got an opponent who's good at almost everything!"

Pit: "Yeah...except for dressing himself. That necktie really doesn't leave much to the imagination."

Dr. Mario

Pit: "I don't think that's a real doctor."

Palutena: "I wouldn't be so sure."

Palutena: "He delivers crushing blows, so he must be very knowledgeable about anatomy."

Viridi: "He's a quack."

Viridi: "I hear he treats viruses by randomly throwing medication at them. Doesn't seem very safe."

Pit: "I'm so glad Skyworld doesn't have checkups."

Palutena: "Dr. Mario is slower than the regular Mario, but he's also more powerful."

Palutena: "Don't get sent to the emergency room! You don't know what kind of treatment you'll get."

Duck Hunt

Pit: "I don't want to fight that cute dog!"

Palutena: "Oh, you won't. You'll be fighting the dog AND the duck."

Pit: "So...if I win..."

Pit: "is duck on the menu for dinner?!"

Palutena: "Let's take things one step at a time, Pit. These two may seem like a duo, but they're actually a trio! Together, they're known as "Duck Hunt.""

Pit: "So where's the third team member?"

Palutena: "Listen, just be careful. You could get shot out of nowhere."

Pit: "A mysterious sharpshooter, eh? Well, that does make things more exciting!"

Luigi

(unclear speaker, either Pit or Viridi): "Aw, don't say that. After all, he even had his own year."

Mega Man

Viridi: "Hey, look! It's Mega Man!"

Pit: "Is that really him? It is really him! WOW!"

Viridi: "I hope he busts out his Mega Buster!"

Pit: "I wanna see his Charge Shot!"

Palutena: "Flame Blast!"

Viridi: "Leaf Shield!"

Pit: "Rush Coil!"

Palutena: "Metal Blade!"

Viridi: "Spark Shock!"

Pit: "Air Shooter!"

Palutena: "Crash Bomber!"

Viridi: "Slash Claw!"

Pit: "Flame Sword!"

Palutena, Pit and Viridi: "HARD KNUCKLE!"

Mr. Game & Watch

Pit: "Hey, it's a Shadow Bug!"

Palutena: "No, that's just Mr. Game & Watch."

Viridi: "Watch out for number nine. Pit."

Pit: "Uh, what are you talking about?"

Palutena: "Mr. Game & Watch's Judge attack displays random numbers. And when it displays "9," the attack is devastating."

Viridi: "Getting hit with a nine will knock out any fighter with a single strike, no matter who it is."

Viridi: "When his back is against the wall, Mr. Game & Watch might try his luck with a Judge attack."

Pit: "Leaving victory up to luck doesn't seem like the best strategy."

Palutena: "Well, luck is part of every victory."

Viridi: "So you'd better watch yourself, Pit."

Palutena

Palutena: "Think of it more as a sporting event and less as...a massacre."

Peach

Pit: "Oh, it's Princess Peach!"

Viridi: "Guess she's taking a break from being kidnapped."

Pikachu

Viridi: "Aw, look at that cute little guy."

Pit: "It's a Pokémon!"

Palutena: "And not just any Pokémon!"

Pit

Pit: "Wait a sec! Is that...me?"

Palutena: "It certainly appears to be the case."

Pit: "You're awfully calm about this, Lady Palutena!"

Palutena: "Well, we've been through a similar situation in the past. Don't you recall?"

Pit: "Yeah, but it's still freaky. It's like looking through a twisted mirror!"

Pit: "That reminds me. You know how Dark Pit came from a mirror? Then why doesn't he move left when I move right, and vice versa?"

Palutena: "Beats me."

Pit: "But you're supposed to know everything! Don't you have an all-seeing eye and an all-knowing brain and all that?"

Palutena: "My all-seeing eye sees you getting hit."

Pit: "Oh, man, really?"

Palutena: "I'm sure the true Pit would triumph over any doppelgänger. So I guess now we'll see if you're the real deal!"

Pit: "I meant to ask you about one more thing. Have you noticed that I can kind of fly on my own a bit?"

Palutena: "Actually, it's called jumping, Pit."

Palutena: "Sorry to be the one to break it to you."

Robin

Pit: "There's something weird about this fighter, Lady Palutena."

Palutena: "That's Robin—also known as the Avatar."

Pit: "I wonder where Chrom is."

Palutena: "Who knows? Probably taking a nap at home."

Chrom: "I'm no idle layabout."

Pit: "Whoa! Where did you come from?!"

Chrom: "Robin is a skilled strategist and master of both the Levin Sword and magic."

Chrom: "Certainly more useful than a simple swordsman like myself."

Viridi: "Plus, you and Ike are too similar. No point in having two characters that are pretty much carbon copies. Am I right?"

Chrom: "Excuse me?!"

Palutena: "What's more, you don't have an Aether recovery move like Ike does, do you?"

Chrom: "Quiet, you!"

Palutena: "Heh heh. Back to the topic at hand. Robin can use the Levin Sword and magic only so many times. Use this limit to your advantage, Pit."

Pit: "Got it! This fight is in the bag!"

Chrom: "I wouldn't be so sure."

Chrom: "For Robin's Final Smash, I plan on lending a hand."

Chrom: "And then you'll taste the bitterness of defeat!"

Viridi: "We know you're trying to play the hero and all, but you can only join in if Robin gets the Smash Ball, right?"

Chrom: "You'll taste the bitterness of defeat! ...Right after Robin gets the Smash Ball."

Shulk

Palutena: "That's Shulk. He's 18 years old and clocks in at 5 feet 6 inches."

Pit: "That's a pretty fancy sword he's got."

Palutena: "That's the Monado, the sword that defeated the Mechonis."

Pit: "Makes us look like a buncha jokers."

Toon Link

Pit: "It's just not fair, Lady Palutena!"

Wario

Pit: "Um, Wario kind of smells."

Palutena: "That's to be expected. For his Final Smash, he munches Nasty Garlic and transforms into his super-antihero alter ego..."

Palutena: "Wario-Man!"

Pit: "Uh... Wario-Man?"

Palutena: "Yes."

Palutena: "Legend has it that Wario once caught a cold, accidentally ate a piece of Nasty Garlic, and turned into Wario-Man."

Pit: "Huh. So Nasty Garlic is the key to Wario's power. Great."

Viridi: "He's a real charmer, that one."

Palutena: "Speaking of which... Eating seems to make Wario very gassy."

Pit: "Ugh! TMI!"

Palutena: "I'm only telling you this for your own good. He's a ticking time bomb."

Palutena: "Watch out for his sudden farts. And all farts in general. They're gross AND dangerous."

Pit: "...This job is really the worst sometimes."

Yoshi

Pit: "It's Yoshi!"

Viridi: "Let me get this straight. Yoshi lays eggs, but he's actually male?"

Pit: "Uhh, shouldn't you know that, O goddess of nature?"

Viridi: "There's nothing natural about this guy!"

Pit: "Yeah, I see your point."

Palutena: "Well, all living beings contain both female and male elements. It appears Yoshi is no different."

Pit: "I wonder what's inside all those eggs... Chocolate?"

Palutena: "Focus, Pit. If you use your shield when Yoshi's pulling off an Egg Roll, you can grab him. Keep that in mind."

Unclear subject 1

This conversation is about either Zelda, Zero Suit Samus, or another excerpt from the Luigi conversation.

Palutena: "You have a good deal of "hurty-looking equipment" yourself, Pit."

Unclear subject 2

This conversation is about either Mario or Ganondorf.

(unclear speaker, either Pit or Viridi): "Oh, like you're one to talk about looking down on others."

Gallery

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  Pit and Viridi conversing about Luigi.

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  Chrom in the conversation about Robin.

Trivia

• The Koopalings and Alph get their own conversations separate from the original character.