Editing Franklin Badge

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[[File:Mother 3 FB.gif|thumb|left|The Franklin Badge reflecting an electric attack in ''Mother 3''.]]

The Franklin Badge first appeared as an item in ''[[Mother]]'' (later released outside of Japan as ''EarthBound Beginnings''), in which it is given to the main protagonist, {{s|wikibound|Ninten}}, after saving his friend {{s|wikibound|Pippi}} from {{s|wikibound|PseudoZombi}}s in the {{s|wikibound|South Cemetery}}. Another one is found in a box in {{s|wikibound|Duncan's Factory}}. In ''EarthBound Beginnings'' it is used to reflect [[wikibound:PK Beam|PK Beam γ]], normally a one-hit knock-out attack, making certain fights easier. It is described as having been used by {{iw|Wikipedia|Benjamin Franklin}} during his experiments with lightning. It later appears an item in ''{{b|EarthBound|game}}'' when [[Paula]] gives it to [[Ness]] to protect him from the lightning attacks from {{s|wikibound|Carpainter}}. In ''EarthBound'' it instead reflects all thunder attacks, most commonly [[PK Thunder]]. It once again appears in ''[[Mother 3]]'', where it first appears as the Courage Badge, which when cleaned by a [[Mr. Saturn]] reveals it is actually the Franklin Badge. It serves the same purpose as in ''EarthBound'' where it reflects lightning-based attacks, and thus the Franklin Badge is a very important item in all three ''EarthBound'' games. In ''Smash'', the Franklin Badge reflects all projectiles, not just electric-based ones.

The Franklin Badge can't be broken like other reflectors; if a projectile overloads the Franklin Badge, it will simply either be absorbed or pass through the character.

In {{forwiiu}}, the Franklin Badge is one of the items that can be found in [[Smash Tour]] and will give a player the ability to start one battle wearing a Franklin Badge when used.

==Trophies==

===In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===

{{Trophy

|name=Franklin Badge

|image=Franklin Badge - Brawl Trophy.png

|desc=A badge you can put on to gain the ability to reflect all projectiles. It has exactly the same effect as other reflectors in the game, like the one Fox uses. In EarthBound, it was used to counter Thunder attacks. The lightning bolt on the badge is proof of its capacity. Its importance and usefulness made a deep impression on players.

|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=EarthBound|console2=GBA|game2=Mother 3|release2=Japan Only}}

|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=EarthBound|release1=Japan and US Only|console2=GBA|game2=Mother 3|release2=Japan Only}}

|game=Brawl

}}

|desc-ntsc=While not the most flashy of accessories, the Franklin Badge is actually incredibly useful. When wearing it, any projectiles launched your way will be reflected harmlessly off you. There is no downside, so grab this as soon as it appears. Don't get too confident, though—the bonus doesn't last long.

|desc-pal=The Franklin Badge might not be flashy, but it's an impressive piece of kit. This tiny thing acts as a reflector shield for any projectiles fired your way. With no particular drawbacks to consider either, it's a real boon if you can snag it. It will run out, though, so don't get careless!

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| 547 || {{SpiritTableName|Mega Diancie|size=64}} || {{SpiritType|Grab}} || ★★★★ || 3 || 4748 || 11871 || 1681 || 4202 || 2521 || 6304 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Pokémon'' Series

| 1,018 || {{SpiritTableName|Father Balder|size=64}} || {{SpiritType|Shield}} || ★★★ || 2 || 3486 || 10487 || 1620 || 4873 || 1465 || 4408 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Bayonetta'' Series

| 350 || {{SpiritTableName|Dark Mind|size=64}} || ★★★ || 2 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Kirby'' Series

| 566 || {{SpiritTableName|Ana|size=64}} || ★★★ || 2 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''EarthBound'' Series

| 1,079 || {{SpiritTableName|Sebastian Tute|size=64}} || ★★★ || 2 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Wii Music''

| 1,366 || {{SpiritTableName|Athena Asamiya|size=64}} || ★★★ || 2 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Psycho Soldier''

FranklinBadge.png|The first Franklin Badge from ''Mother's'' strategy guide.

FranklinBadgeEB.png|Artwork of the Franklin Badge from the EarthBound Player's Guide

Franklin_Badge1.jpg|Artwork of the Franklin Badge from ''Brawl''.

SSBUFranklinBadge.png|Artwork of the Franklin Badge from ''Ultimate''.

Franklin Badge2.jpg|{{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} grabbing a Franklin Badge.

Franklin Badge3.jpg|Donkey Kong wearing the badge.

Franklin Badge4.jpg|{{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}' Paralyzer does not affect DK due to the properties of the Badge.

Franklin Badge5.jpg|Status effects, such as Paralysis, carry over when reflected.