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:''This article is about the Ice Climbers' appearance in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]].  For other uses, see [[Ice Climbers]].''
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The '''Ice Climbers''' ({{ja|アイス クライマー|Aisu Kuraimā}}, ''Ice Climber'') return as playable characters in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. They were confirmed on the [[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]] website on September 14, 2007.
Sanae Kobayashi is the voice of the Ice Climbers, reprising her role from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''; her portrayal is comprised of re-purposed voice clips leftover from the recording sessions for ''Melee'', featuring returning and previously unused ones.
The Ice Climbers rank 2nd on the current tier list, putting them in the S tier, a noticeable improvement over their already high 8th out of 26 ranking in ''Melee'', making this their best placement in the series. This is primarily due to their extensive and intricate grab game that can potentially lead to an inescapable [[zero-to-death combo]] on any character and on any stage. The partner mechanism of the character also forces opponents to rethink their approach, as one climber can easily disrupt combos and chain grabs. The duo also has two decent projectiles, and they are armed with a relatively powerful meteor smash along with one of the largest disjointed up aerials in the game. However, if the partner climber is KO'd, the leader cannot use [[special move]]s as effectively and is somewhat helpless during recovery. A lone Ice Climber also has drastically lowered damage output and KO potential, especially due to their inability to perform a meteor smash, and is considerably more open to grabs and combos. Regardless, the Ice Climbers have very good matchups (losing to only four characters, with {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} being the only top tier they lose to), and very strong tournament results.


==Attributes==
The '''Ice Climbers''', also known as '''Ice Climber''' ({{ja|アイス クライマー}}, ''Aisu Kuraimā'') in the Japanese versions, the ice-climbing duo from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', make a return in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' with a significant texture boost to their character models. Although Popo and Nana fight as a duo, only one is directly controlled by the player. The other is computer-controlled, in a manner mimicking the player. In ''Melee'', the player had the option to change the color of the costume and play as Nana, and the option still exists in ''Brawl'', however the Climbers' positions on the character select screen portrait will not change as in ''Melee'', however, the character's stock icon will.
The Ice Climbers are [[weight|lightweight]] characters that have the unique property of being a "two in one" character, wherein the game considers each Climber to be a unique character in its own right. The follower is always slightly weaker than the leader, but only the follower can meteor smash with their forward aerial. The Ice Climbers are able to grab two different items and are even able to grab two separate characters. In addition, their unique property also makes them much harder to grab and throw effectively (when one Ice Climber gets grabbed, the partner can simply counterattack, making them immune to chain-grabs), and conversely allows them to have a superior grab game entirely unique to them (see "chain-grabbing and desynching" below). However, they can easily be separated by strong enough attacks. In this scenario, it is advisable to stick to and protect the partner, even if it puts the player in additional danger.  Should the CPU Climber get KO'd during the stock, the remaining Climber will have drastically reduced damage output, KO ability, and recovery, with [[Belay]] becoming practically useless and [[Squall Hammer]] loses a good deal of distance (whereas with both Climbers they are excellent recovery moves).


The Ice Climbers are great at dealing damage when together, have decent attack speed, and possess a few interesting attacks in their arsenal.  Their [[neutral special move]], [[Ice Shot]], is a projectile fired by each Ice Climber which slides along the ground, making it impossible to avoid by crouching/crawling. [[Blizzard]], the [[down special move]], can freeze opponents and even cover both sides if the partner is present, or alternatively can be made to cover one side if performed while jumping with the partner, giving the attack more power. [[Squall Hammer]] is a decent [[approach attack]] with good damage and speed, spinning the Ice Climbers around each other in a forward-moving hammer attack. Belay, the [[up special]], is a powerful KO move should the second Climber connect with the opponent, but it is generally a risky use of the move given that it separates the Climbers and puts them into a helpless animation. A unique addition to their character is that the Ice Climbers are not affected by the conditions of [[slippery]] surfaces such as ice, and they won't slide on it. This is due to the fact that they are wearing cleats. Oddly, their cleats do not affect their [[traction]] on normal surfaces, as it is second-lowest in the game ({{SSBB|Luigi}} has the lowest).
There was a rumor that characters such [[Young Link]], [[Mr. Game & Watch]] and the Ice Climbers were to be excluded from the roster of ''Brawl'' due to lack of popularity. However, this rumor has been proven wrong ever since the appearance of Popo and Nana on the Dojo website.


The Ice Climbers are not very good at using their standard arsenal of attacks for continuous hits, normally speaking. With weak throws, small hammers, and slow movement in general (slow falling, air, and dash speed), the Ice Climbers can usually only manage one or two good hits in close before they need to resort to Ice Shots or Blizzard again. With both Climbers present, KOing generally is not too much of a problem, although their smashes are generally better at racking up the damage than at KOing.
==Strategies==
At first glance, the Ice Climbers may appear weak with terrible moves. However, they are actually pretty strong, and have great up- and down-Smashes. In 4-player Brawls, the [[Squall Hammer]] truly is a blessing and [[Blizzard]] is great for racking up damage with both Climbers facing the same way.


===Chaingrabbing and desynching===
Although not very efficient aerial fighters, training can lead to a better understanding of how the Ice Climbers work in the air. They can't stay up long, but can actually do lots of damage above the ground, and [[Belay]] can be a great finisher once the Ice Climbers have used up their second jump. They also have a long-range and extremely powerful Up Aerial and a powerful short-ranged Back Aerial. Their Up aerial can be used after [[Blizzard]] (used on the ground) to hit the opponent very high into the air, and you can keep pushing and pushing your opponent by continuously using their Up Aerial as a wall until the opponent is KOd. If the opponent dodges the attack, the Climbers' Back Aerial can smack them really hard, or just their Neutral Aerial.
[[File:ICsCG.gif|200px|thumb|Japanese Smasher {{Sm|9B}} using a combination of the IC's down throw and back throw to perform a 0 to death infinite chain grab on {{Sm|Selcia}}'s {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}. The throw is setup using a combination of [[Blizzard]] and the Climbers' forward aerial and is finished using the Ice Climbers' up smash. ]]
Many players consider the Ice Climbers to be "the King and Queen of all [[chain grab]]s" due to the fact that their two-in-one property allows for a variety of infinite chain-grab options that can combo into kill moves. For example, the lead Ice Climber can grab onto one opponent and use the [[forward throw]]. In the middle of the throw animation, the player can gain control of the CPU Climber, commanding them into performing a [[forward aerial]] spike, or grabbing again with the CPU Climber. while once again bringing the original, player-controlled Climber in for a new grab. Infinite chain grabs of this nature can be performed at any percent, on any character, on nearly any stage. One hindrance to this strategy is the Ice Climbers' short grab range and low traction, making it almost impossible to grab an opponent when they hit the player's shield(s) unless the Climbers powershield the attack.


The Ice Climbers have many different options to perform an infinite chaingrab. They can use any combination of forward throw, down throw, and back throw, but each option has different timings for every character. For example, against {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} it is most common for players to infinite using a combination of down throw and back throw, as these two throws have the largest time windows to achieve a regrab. Against large characters that are difficult to chaingrab, like {{SSBB|Snake}} and {{SSBB|R.O.B.}}, the down throw can be used in conjunction with the footstool hop and ice shots for another infinite: the hobble. A hobble is performed when the Ice Climbers' down throw sends opponents into the air, the second Ice Climber jumps and footstools the opponent back onto the ground, and as the opponent bounces, the first Ice Climber traps them with an ice shot causing a reset for another grab. The only possible break to a perfectly executed infinite is Brawl's random [[tripping]], which can occur if either climber dashes for any length of time. This can be avoided by only performing infinite chaingrabs while walking. When a chain grab has raised an opponent's damage enough, the most typically used move to KO the opponent is their [[up smash]], if a forward air meteor smash is inapplicable. All of these chain throws can be considered [[Zero-to-death combo|0-KO combos]].
A talented "[[Desynching|desyncher]]" can keep the Climbers apart for roughly the entire match. Desynching the Climbers can be one of the hardest techniques to learn, and is often first grasped by getting lucky, and then must be mastered by training. Basically, "Desynching" the Ice Climbers means that you do one control and the lead Climber does it while the other Climber is unable to do that action. Then, just press an attack button, etc. when one Climber is already doing an action. You can give one Climber the action while the other has not yet finished their attack and is still in the ending lag or beginning lag, or just in the middle of doing something.  


For further two-in-one tricks, it is even possible to de-synchronize or "desync" the CPU partner by confusing it with erratic movement (such as [[dash-dancing]]), putting the player in control of both Climbers for as long as they are capable of maintaining it. Once the partner is desynced, the player can have it perform any move while the main Climber is in the middle of one, providing for all sorts of possible attack strategies that can be exceedingly difficult for opponents to escape from (alternating Blizzard, alternating Ice Shot). While desynced, the partner Climber has restrained movement within an invisible box around the main Climber; should they be separated or removed from this box, the CPU will take over again. This invisible box makes it so that if the player desyncs from the AI so that it charges a smash attack and they start walking or running away, the AI will slide in the player's direction while charging the smash. A unique thing that the player can do when desynced is that if they desync the AI to charge a smash attack, their Belay will cancel the AI's charging sequence and teleport it into the belaying sequence. Such techniques are extremely difficult to perform in combat, even for advanced players, due to the constant string of precise commands required for the Climbers to move/attack as intended. Nevertheless, these techniques are considered the backbone of playing the Ice Climbers at a competitive level.
While Squall Hammer can be a good attack choice, a [[Chain grab]] would be a better option. The Ice Climbers' chain grab can be very hard to master, but the reward is unmatchable. The leader can continuously grab and pummel an opponent or forward throw into a forward aerial by the computer-controlled partner. However in most tournaments, this technique is banned due to bad sportsmanship, like using the [[Fan]] on somebody to build their damage up to 300% and throwing it at them.


==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
An integral part of the Ice Climber's game are chaingrabs. Although they are hard to master due to different timing for different weights, a talented chaingrabber can pile up damage to the opponent without giving them a chance to get out. Chaingrabs are flexible too, like the infamous alternate grabs, down-throw to fair and regrab, downthrow to squall and regrab, and the charged up smash while holding the opponent. Chaingrabs also get you into desyncs and set up for other techniques, like the Ice Block Lock.
The Ice Climbers have received a mix of [[buff]]s and [[nerf]]s. Due to the changes in grab mechanics, they can no longer [[wobble]], which previously played a part in their competitive viability. Additionally, the loss of [[wavedashing]] has also served to be problematic due to their already poor [[traction]] inhibiting their approach and mobility, though not as much as {{SSBB|Luigi}}. Their damage output is also lower, some of their moves have reduced KO power and all of their grounded moves have more ending lag.


However, due to the influence of [[chaingrabs]], the Ice Climbers are considered to be overall buffed due to the improvements to their chaingrabbing ability in which makes them even more deadly than in ''Melee''. The player now has full control over the second climber during a grab allowing the player to freely chain grab and combo out of a grab. In addition, their standing grab is slightly faster and the changes to [[shield]]s makes it easier for the Ice Climbers to grab their opponents. The Ice Climbers are one of the only characters in the game who can consistently [[0-death]] the entire cast which is especially helpful as combos are generally significantly less deadly and plentiful in ''Brawl'' than in ''Melee'' due to the introduction of [[hitstun canceling]]. The partner climber is also more intelligent than they are in ''Melee'' making them more useful and less vulnerable. While the Ice Climbers' grounded movement was reduced, the rest of the cast received the same treatment and some of the moves which gave the Ice Climbers the most trouble (such as {{SSBM|Fox}}'s Shine and {{SSBM|Peach}}'s down smash) have been significantly nerfed making it harder for opponents to play around their grabs and separate them. Lastly, Blizzard is a much stronger tool than in ''Melee'' and can be a strong tool to allow the Ice Climbers to grab their opponents.
Use the [[Squall Hammer]] to press back the enemy's attacks. After doing that, you can use it again, but the Ice Climbers will do it seperately. Basically, you want to rush the opponent using both Ice Climbers as seperate characters. However, sometimes you will want them the attack together. While they are desynched, their Down Smash and Side Smash are noticeably more effective in pressing the opponent for option, but they will be at risk of being seperated too far and having almost no recovery. If your partner is flung off the edge, don't lose hope! Just remember how many jumps they have left, and dive off the edge to their safty! Use Belay one your partner is even remotely close to you, and they will be resynched, hopefully just in time to recover together. Even if your partner's jump gets edgeguarded, you'll always be able to get back on.


As a result, they are one of the few characters considered to have been truly buffed from ''Melee'' to ''Brawl'', and they are widely considered to be the best character behind {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}.
So, you'll want to remember that the [[Squall Hammer]] will resynch the Ice Climbers. Don't give your opponent a break! Just rush them using both Ice Climbers seperately to really screw with your opponent. Really going as fast as you possibly can with an offensive strategy will severely limit what an opponent can do, and will most likely frustrate them unless they can really keep their cool. However- if you let up for even just a split-second, they will be able to make a comeback. To increase the Ice Climbers' survivability, use the color set that makes them both blue with green gloves. With both of them looking exactly alike, they'll have no clue which Ice Climber is the "real" one! They may even end uup beating up your partner, who will not increase your damage.


===Aesthetics===
If you play them right, the Ice Climbers are just one big, huge, frustrating [[Mindgame]] for your opponent. The Ice Climbers are most likely the hardest Smash Brothers character to master or use effectively, but there is virtually no end to improving skill with them. They are absolutely devastating and difficult to deal with. It is also very hard to get used to the Ice Climbers' play styles simply by reading or watching them- even fighting against them doesn't show the whole picture, which really means you need to have much patience to master them.
*{{change|As with all characters, the Ice Climbers have received a drastic graphical boost, with their parkas having higher quality textures.}}
*{{change|The Ice Climbers have two new alternate costumes and Nana's orange costume is replaced with a blue one to make her look almost identical to Popo. One new costume has them in white while the other has Nana in black and Popo in grey. The player takes control of Popo in the blue skin and Nana in the new white and black skins.}}
*{{change|The red Nana blue Popo costume has darker colors, and Nana's yellow costume uses a much darker variant of yellow.}}
*{{change|Nana no longer switches positions on the character selection screen in costumes where she is the leader}}
*{{change|As on-screen appearances were not present in ''Melee'', the Ice Climbers now receive one}}.


===Attributes===
==Pros and Cons==
*{{buff|The Ice Climbers [[walk]] slightly faster (0.95 → 0.96).}}
===Pros:===
*{{nerf|The Ice Climbers [[dash]] slightly slower (1.4 → 1.388).}}
*Effectively two characters acting simultaneously. This makes them slightly stronger than your average character while together. They can also be desynched to perform two actions slightly out of synch for combos.
*{{buff|The Ice Climbers' [[air speed]] is faster (0.7 → 0.7708) though it is still very low.}}
*If desynched, the Ice Climbers can have a good approach.
*{{change|As with other returning veterans, the Ice Climbers' [[falling speed]] was reduced (1.6 → 1.2). Compared to the returning veterans, however, the Ice Climbers fall faster. While this improves their endurance, it worsens their recovery and makes them more vulnerable to combos and chain grabs relative to the cast.}}
*Can alternate grab, although banned in some tournaments
*{{change|The Ice Climbers' gravity is lower (0.1 → 0.077). While this slightly hinders their vertical endurance, it also makes them less vulnerable to chain grabs.}}
*Very strong ground game.
*{{buff|The Ice Climbers' [[traction]] has been unchanged (0.035). Comparing with the returning veterans, however, the Climbers' traction is higher, making it easier for them to punish out of shield although it remains the second lowest traction in the game. Their traction remains unchanged on ice which is even more effective than in Melee as traction was decreased across the board in ''Brawl''. They are also immune to [[tripping]] on ice while the rest of the cast has a higher chance of tripping on ice.}}
*Attacks are strong if both Ice Climbers attack.
*{{change|The Ice Climbers are heavier (88 → 92).}}
*Hard to throw, as other Ice Climber can attack while one is grabbed.
*{{nerf|[[Jump]]squat is longer (3 frames → 4).}}
*Belay gives great distance if the Ice Climbers are together.
*{{buff|Both Ice Climbers can now grab a [[ledge]] at the same time, improving their recovery.}}
*Have a ground-hugging projectile.
*{{buff|The [[AI]] level of the partner when separated has been increased, now being nearly equivalent to a level 9 CPU.}}
*Forward Aerial is a spike if both ICs are together.
*{{buff|The partner climber can now mash out of a [[shield break]].}}
*Ice Climbers do not share a damage percentage, which can lead to the player-controlled leader not taking damage sometimes when they are attacked.
*{{buff|Many of the partner's attacks now have lower hitlag multipliers, making their attacks harder to [[DI]].}}
*Can freeze enemies, which can be potentially followed up by a finisher.
*{{buff|[[Stale move negation]] no longer affects the partner's attacks when they are performing the same attack as the leader.}}
*Squall Hammer can be used as an alternative recovery move to Belay, since it greatly pushes the Ice Climber(s) forward.  
*{{nerf|To compensate for this, however, many of the partner's attacks now deal less damage (usually around 1%-3% less) resulting in a fair amount of their moves dealing less damage when they are together, although the partner's aerials and smash attacks have higher knockback than the leader's to somewhat compensate.}}
*Belay can be a [[Tether Recovery]] if the CPU Climber grabs a ledge first, making it the only [[Up Special Move]] move to be both a Tether Recovery and a Normal Recovery.
*{{nerf|The Ice Climbers are easier to separate when attacked.}}
*Traction remains constant even on slippery floors like ice.
*{{nerf|The partner Ice Climber is now the same weight as the leader rather than heavier, and no longer has [[passive armor]], making them easier to KO.}}
*Even if the partner dies, the lead Ice Climber can still fight.
*{{nerf|The removal of [[wavedashing]] has hindered the Ice Climbers' mobility and approach, especially compared to the other returning veterans, although it also hinders the rest of the cast's mobility, making it easier for the Ice Climbers to grab their opponents.}}
*If both Ice Climbers are wearing the same color costume it may confuse the opponent.
*{{bugfix|The [[freeze glitch]] has been completely removed.}}
*Can carry two items at once.
*Can throw two opponents at once.
*One Ice Climber can attack an opponent while the other one grabs the opponent.
*Are good [[edgeguard]]ers.
*One can attack using special moves while the other is carrying a heavy item such as a party ball or crate.
*When two opponents are grabbed together at the same time, they can both be pummeled by both Ice Climbers.
*[[Belay]] and [[Squall Hammer]] can be used to re-synch the Ice Climbers.
*Have an excellent chaingrab, racking up to more than 100%.
*[[Belay]] is a strong finisher that can kill at around 100%.


===Ground attacks===
===Cons:===
*[[Neutral attack]]:
*Slow falling speed makes them vulnerable to air combos and [[juggle|juggling]].
**{{buff|The first hit of neutral attack deals more damage (2% → 3%) and deals more damage overall due to changes to stale move negation (8% → 11% assuming both climbers are present).}}
*Each individual Ice Climber is weaker than your average character, making them weak while separated.
**{{nerf|Both hits of neutral attack have more ending lag (FAF 16 → 27 (hit 1), frame 18 → 20 (hit 2)).}}
*Terrible recovery when separated.
*[[Forward tilt]]:
*Belay used with one Ice Climber results in little vertical height and almost no horizontal distance.
**{{buff|Forward tilt deals more damage (8% → 9% (solo), 15% → 16% (non angled with partner) 18% (angled with partner)) although its base knockback was compensated on the up angled version (40 → 30). The non angled version also has higher base knockback (26 → 30) and the partner's version has less hitlag (1x → 0.5x).}}
*If separated from the leading Ice Climber, the partner becomes unresponsive.
**{{nerf|Forward tilt has more startup lag (frame 6 → 9) and ending lag (FAF 28 → 32).}}
*Many hits can separate them.
*[[Up tilt]]:
*Projectile is very weak and weakens over distance.
**{{buff|Up tilt has bigger hitboxes and has a reduced hitlag multiplier (1x → 0.5x (leader loop hits/partner final hit), 0.3x (partner)), making it connect more reliably especially against grounded opponents.}}
*Fairly Light.
**{{nerf|Up tilt's final hit deals less damage (7% → 4%) with no compensation on its knockback and up tilt has more ending lag (FAF 42 → 48).}}
*Squall Hammer puts the Ice Climbers into a [[Helpless]] state.
*[[Down tilt]]:
*Slow dash speed (sixth slowest along with Olimar, Ness, and Wolf), and has the third slowest air speed along with [[Ivysaur (SSBB)|Ivysaur]].  
**{{buff|Down tilt deals more damage (4-5% → 6%), has higher base knockback (30 → 40) and now sends opponents in a semi spike angle as opposed to a more vertical angle (70° → 20°). While this hinders its combo potential, it significantly improves its edgeguarding potential (which is overall more useful due to the introduction of [[hitstun canceling]]). It also connects much more reliably when both climbers are present.}}
*Lead IC loses many of advantages when partner dies, such as ability to combo and KO as effectively.
**{{nerf|Down tilt has more ending lag (FAF 29 → 31).}}
*[[Dash attack]]:
**{{nerf|Dash attack deals less damage (9% → 6%) although its knockback scaling was compensated (40 → 60). It also has more ending lag (FAF 38 → 41).}}
*[[Forward smash]]:
**{{buff|Forward smash has less startup lag (frame 13 → 12) and the sourspot deals more damage (10% → 12%). The partner's forward smash also has more knockback scaling (105 → 118).}}
**{{nerf|Forward smash's sweetspot deals less damage (14% → 13%) and both hits have less base knockback (40 → 30). It also has slightly increased ending lag (FAF 47 → 48).}}
*[[Up smash]]:
**{{buff|Up smash has less startup lag with a longer duration (frames 14-18 → 13-18)}}
**{{nerf|Up Smash has less knockback scaling (128 → 105 (leader), 113 (partner)) and it now has a sourspot which deals 9%. It also has more ending lag (FAF 44 → 50).}}
*[[Down smash]]:
**{{buff|Down smash can deal more damage since it now has two hits (20%-22% → 36%-40% (both climbers)).}}
**{{change|Down smash now launches opponents vertically (361° → 60°/83°).}}
**{{nerf|Down smash has more startup lag (frame 6 → 9) and ending lag (FAF 36 → 45). It also deals less knockback (50 (base), 110 (scaling) → 30/105 (leader), 30/113 (partner)) and it now has a sourspot which deals 10% although it launches opponents at a more vertical angle to compensate.}}


===Aerial attacks===
==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]]'' to ''Brawl''==
*{{change|Neutral, back and up aerials have less landing lag (20 frames → 15 (neutral/back), 32 frames → 30 (up)). Due to the removal of [[L-canceling]] however, their landing lag was not fully compensated.}}
*Both Ice Climbers can grab on to a ledge at the same time.
*{{buff|Due to their lower fall speed, the Ice Climbers can now use two aerials in a short hop by using either [[back aerial]] or [[up aerial]].}}
*More attack power. Blizzard is especially buffed if the Ice Climbers are next to the opponent.
*[[Neutral aerial]]:
*Can have the same color costume of the white costume. The blue one is almost the same, but the gloves are different colors.
**{{buff|Neutral aerial can now [[auto-cancel]] in a short hop due to the Ice Climbers' lower falling speed. Despite the partner's neutral aerial dealing much less damage (8% → 5%), it's knockback scaling was compensated (100 → 128).}}
*If the partner hits another character while executing Belay, the move is still completed.
**{{nerf|Neutral aerial deals less damage (8% → 7%) hindering its KO potential with a solo climber.}}
*Belay can be a Tether Recovery if the partner grabs a ledge first, then the leader reaches up to the ledge.
*[[Forward aerial]]:
*Lone Ice Climber's Belay gives some slight distance.
**{{buff|Forward aerial deals more damage (11%/10%/9% → 12% (solo), 20% → 24% (clean with both climbers)) improving its KO potential despite the leader's forward aerial having lower knockback scaling (100 → 95) although the base knockback on the partner's sweetspot was compensated (40 → 20). It also sends opponents at a more horizontal angle (70° → 40°) improving its edgeguarding and KO potential.}}
*Partner can Squall Hammer alone.
**{{nerf|The leader's forward aerial can no longer [[meteor smash]] meaning that only the partner's forward aerial can meteor smash.}}
*The Ice Climbers can become separated easier when attacked, but are a bit better by themselves.
**{{nerf|Forward aerial has a shorter duration (frames 19-22 → 19-20).}}
*Squall Hammer now sends off flakes of ice. However, this only happens when both Ice Climbers are present, and is only for show.
*[[Back aerial]]:
*Their Orange costume was removed.
**{{buff|Back aerial deals more knockback (30 (base), 100 (scaling) → 25/107 (leader), 25/128 (partner)).}}
*Partner AI is significantly advanced so it does not die easier.
**{{nerf|Back aerial no longer has a sweetspot which deals more damage (12% → 11%) and knockback (30 (base), 110 (scaling) → 25/107).}}
*[[Up aerial]]:
**{{buff|Clean up aerial deals more damage (8/9% → 10%) although its knockback was compensated (10 (base), 140 (scaling) → 20/120 (leader), 20/142 (partner)) and it still has a sourspot which deals 9%.}}
**{{nerf|The leader's up aerial sourspot deals less knockback although the knockback on the partner's version was compensated for its lower damage (10 (base), 140 (scaling) → 20/120 (leader), 20/142 (partner)).}}
*[[Down aerial]]:
**{{buff|Down aerial no longer has set knockback (36 (set), 110 (scaling) → 40 (base), 90 (leader scaling), 130 (partner scaling)). This gives the attack KO potential around 170%.}}
**{{change|Down aerial now acts as a [[stall-then-fall]] attack, making it risky to use offstage, but giving it recovery usage via [[down air stall]].}}
**{{nerf|Down aerial deals less damage (9% → 8%) has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 3-52 → 9-51) and it has more landing lag (25 frames → 42).}}
 
===Throws/other attacks===
*[[Grab]]s:
**{{buff|Standing grab has less startup lag (frame 7 → 6).}}
**{{nerf|Dash grab has more startup lag (frame 7 → 8).}}
**{{buff|The partner is now controlled by the player rather than the AI when grabbing a foe, enabling the player to effectively control the direction in which to throw the foe, significantly extending chaingrabs and allowing for easy kill setups. This means that despite the removal of [[Wobbling]], the Ice Climbers can still effectively [[zero-death]] the entire cast which while more difficult to perform, it still remains inescapable and is overall more versatile.}}
*[[Pummel]]:
**{{nerf|Pummel deals less damage (3% → 1%) and its speed wasn't increased enough to compensate (frame 26 → 19).}}
*{{nerf|All throws except down throw deal less damage (11% → 8% (forward), 7% → 6% (back), 11% → 6% (up)).}}
*[[Back throw]]:
**{{buff|Back throw is now a true infinite chaingrab. It can also be used in conjunction with [[footstool]] jumping and Ice Shot to [[lock]] the opponent.}}
*[[Up throw]]:
**{{change|Up throw has higher base knockback (110 → 120).}}
*[[Down throw]]:
**{{buff|Down throw's knockback was tweaked with down throw dealing much less knockback (70 (base), 40 (scaling) → 30/100). When combined with the removal of [[DI]] against moves which don't put opponents into [[tumble]], this makes the attack more reliable for chain-grabbing both with or without the partner.}}
**{{buff|Down throw no longer requires the aid of [[Blizzard]] or down aerial to string chaingrabs due to the greater degree of control the player has over the partner.}}
 
===Special moves===
*{{change|The Ice Climbers have different voice clips when performing their specials, and all specials have different sound effects.}}
*[[Ice Shot]]:
**{{buff|Ice Shot is no longer [[absorb]]able and can now be [[B-reversing|B-reversed]].}}
**{{nerf|Ice shot deals less damage (5% → 3%). The hammer also no longer has a hitbox, heavily reducing the move's maximum damage output (26% → 6%) and increasing the move's startup lag (frame 15 → 17).}}
**{{change|Landing with the move from the air now results in an animation where the Climbers crash land on their rears. The landing lag is the same, however.}}
*[[Squall Hammer]]:
**{{buff|Squall Hammer connects more reliably, making it easier to rack up damage with it.}}
**{{change|Squall Hammer now sends off flakes of ice if both Ice Climbers are present. The loop hitboxes also deal more consistent damage, though it is still very inconsistent (1-4% → 2-3%).}}
**{{nerf|Squall Hammer no longer grants any vertical distance unless both Ice Climbers are present.}}
*[[Belay]]:
**{{buff|Belay now acts as a [[tether recovery]] when used close to a ledge; the partner will first shoot to the ledge, then the leader will immediately reach up to it. A lone Ice Climber's Belay also covers slightly more distance, allows them to move left or right, and allows the climber to turn around, no longer leaving the climber helpless if they are facing away from the ledge.}}
**{{nerf|The partner climber travels less horizontal distance when using Belay. It also has more landing lag (25 frames → 30).}}
*[[Blizzard]]:
**{{buff|Blizzard deals consistent damage (1-2% → 2%) and it connects more reliably. It also freezes opponents significantly sooner and more reliably. It can now also be B-reversed.}}
*[[Iceberg]]:
**{{change|The Ice Climbers now have a Final Smash: Iceberg. They summon an enormous iceberg up from the ground that covers almost the entire stage, damaging and freezing enemies who touch it.}}


==Moveset==
==Moveset==
''Note: This assumes that both Ice Climbers are present.''
===Ground Attacks===
{{MovesetTable
'''Normal'''
|game=SSBB
*Neutral Attack - Swing hammers in front of themselves.
|neutralcount=2
*Dash Attack - Give a short jump and swing hammers in front of themselves.
|neutralname=&nbsp;
*Strong Side - Similar to neutral.
|neutral1dmg=3% (leader), 2% (partner)
*Strong Up - Spin hammers over head, dealing multiple hits.
|neutral2dmg=4% (leader), 2% (partner)
*Strong Down - Crouch and sweep hammers on ground in front of themselves.
|neutraldesc=A horizontal swipe followed by an upward swing.
'''Smash'''
|ftiltname=&nbsp;
*Side Smash - Lift hammers over head, then smash straight down.
|ftiltangles=3
*Up Smash - swing hammers upwards.
|ftiltupdmg=9% (both)
*Down Smash - sweep hammers on the ground all the way around themselves.
|ftiltsidedmg=9% (leader), 7% (partner)
'''Other'''
|ftiltdowndmg=9% (both)
*Ledge Attack -  
|ftiltdesc=Does a side swing with their hammers. Can be angled up or down, with the partner dealing more damage if angled up or down.
*100% Ledge Attack -
|utiltname=&nbsp;
*Floor Attack -  
|utiltdmg=1% (hits 1-6), 4% (hit 7 [leader]), 3% (hit 7 [partner])
|utiltdesc=Twirl their hammers over their heads, creating a lingering hitbox that deals multiple hits. Can often lead to a grab at low percents.
|dtiltname=&nbsp;
|dtiltdmg=6% (leader), 4-5% (partner)
|dtiltdesc=Sweep their hammers across the ground in front of them. Used generally for [[gimping]] recoveries such as {{SSBB|Snake}}'s [[Cypher]].
|dashname=&nbsp;
|dashdmg=6% (leader), 4% (partner)
|dashdesc=Leaps forward and swings their hammers in front of themselves.
|fsmashname=&nbsp;
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|13}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|12}} (leader), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|10}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|9}} (partner)
|fsmashdesc=Lifts their hammers over their heads, then smashes them straight down. Deals good knockback it both Ice Climbers' hammers connect. Deals less damage if the opponents hit the hilt of the hammers and more damage if they hit the head.
|usmashname=&nbsp;
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|11}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|9}} (leader), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|9}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|8}} (partner)
|usmashdesc=Swings their hammers in an arc over their heads. Good as a finisher from chain grabs. Deals more damage if the opponent hit the head of the hammer.
|dsmashname=&nbsp;
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|12}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|10}} (leader), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|9}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|8}} (partner)
|dsmashdesc=Spins around and sweeps the ground with their hammers. Can hit up to four times if the opponent is really close and at low percentages. The second most damaging down smash in the game if all four hits connect. Deals more damage if the opponent hits the head of the hammer.
|nairname=&nbsp;
|nairdmg=7% (leader), 5% (partner)
|nairdesc=Spin in a circle with their hammers outstretched. Good for aerial [[spacing]].
|fairname=&nbsp;
|fairdmg=12% (leader), 12% (partner sweetspot), 7% (partner sourspot)
|fairdesc=Holds their hammers up and bring them down in a similar fashion to their forward smash. The partner can [[meteor smash]] opponents if the move is [[sweetspot]]ted.
|bairname=&nbsp;
|bairdmg=11% (leader), 8% (partner)
|bairdesc=Turns around and does a backswing with their hammers.
|uairname=&nbsp;
|uairdmg=10%/9% (leader clean), 7% (leader late), 7%/6% (partner clean), 5% (partner late)
|uairdesc=Thrust their hammers above themselves like their up tilt, but with only one [[hitbox]] per Ice Climber.
|dairname=&nbsp;
|dairdmg=8% (leader), 5% (partner)
|dairdesc=Hold their hammers below themselves and falls downwards. A [[stall-then-fall]] move, with the stall being almost unnoticeable. Has very large landing lag if not [[auto-cancelling|auto-cancelled]].
|grabname=&nbsp;
|grabdesc=&nbsp;
|pummelname=&nbsp;
|pummeldmg=1%
|pummeldesc=A headbutt. The leader pummels the opponent, whereas the player has some control over the partner while pummeling.
|fthrowname=&nbsp;
|fthrowdmg=3% (hit 1), 5% (throw)
|fthrowdesc=Hits opponent forward with their hammers. If the player walks slightly forward with the partner before using, they can regrab the opponent again right after they use the attack, making this throw a [[chaingrab]].
|bthrowname=&nbsp;
|bthrowdmg=6%
|bthrowdesc=Throws opponent behind. Usable in a [[chaingrab]].
|uthrowname=&nbsp;
|uthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 4% (throw)
|uthrowdesc=Throw opponent upwards then hits them with hammer.
|dthrowname=&nbsp;
|dthrowdmg=6%
|dthrowdesc=Spins and then throws the opponent to the ground. Can be used to chain grab infinitely with good timing if both Ice Climbers participate.
|floorfname=&nbsp;
|floorfdmg=6%
|floorfdesc=Gets up and spins around, hitting with their hammers.
|floorbname=&nbsp;
|floorbdmg=6%
|floorbdesc=Gets up and swipes their hammers on both sides.
|floortname=&nbsp;
|floortdmg=5%
|floortdesc=Gets up and spins around, hitting with their hammers.
|edgefname=&nbsp;
|edgefdmg=8% (hammer), 6% (body)
|edgefdesc=Quickly gets up and slams their hammer on the ground.
|edgesname=&nbsp;
|edgesdmg=10% (hammer), 8% (body)
|edgesdesc=Slowly gets up and swipes their hammer forwards.
|nsname=Ice Shot
|nsdmg=1-3%
|nsdesc=Each Ice Climber fires a chunk of ice that slides along the ground and bounces off walls. When used in midair, the Ice Climbers will gain a slight boost in the air, but it will only work once before landing on the ground.
|ssname=Squall Hammer
|ssdmg=2-3% (loop)
|ssdesc=Both Ice Climbers spin around together while moving along the ground, consisting of many hits. It can also be used as a recovery move by mashing the [[B button]], which causes both Ice Climbers to rise in the air. It gains more distance when both Ice Climbers are present.
|usname=Belay
|usdmg=16%
|usdesc=The leading Ice Climber throws the following Ice Climber in the air with a rope. The following Ice Climber then pulls the leader upwards. If there is a nearby edge, the following Climber will target it, leading to a safe recovery for both Ice Climbers. Each Ice Climber become [[helpless]] after the move is used.
|dsname=Blizzard
|dsdmg=1-2%
|dsdesc=Each Ice Climber blows icy wind from their hands, damaging nearby opponents. When the move is used on the ground, the partner will shoot in the direction opposite of the leader.
|fsname=Iceberg
|fsdmg=2% (hit), 5% (frozen)
|fsdesc=The Ice Climbers summon a huge Iceberg into the middle of the field. Touching the iceberg results in freeze damage, and possibly becoming frozen. Being frozen when pushed off the edge can lead to a swift KO, as the frozen player falls with full speed.
}}


===Stats===
===Aerial Attacks===
*Neutral Aerial - swing in a circle with hammers outstretched.
{{technical data|Needs short hop and double jump heights}}
*Forward Aerial - lift hammers over head then swing forward, like side smash. If the partner hits, the attack will be a meteor smash.
*Back Aerial - swing hammers behind themselves.
{{Attributes
*Up Aerial - shove hammers above head.
|cast      = 39
*Down Aerial - A [[Stall-Then-Fall]]. Accelerate fall with hammers below themselves. Stall almost unnoticeable.
|weight    = 92
|rweight    = 24-25
|dash      = 1.4
|rdash      = 22-27
|run        = 1.388
|rrun      = 27
|walk      = 0.96
|rwalk      = 24
|trac      = 0.035
|rtrac      = 38
|airfric    = 0.015
|rairfric  = 6-12
|air        = 0.7708
|rair      = 35
|baseaccel  = 0.01
|rbaseaccel = 7-36
|addaccel  = 0.08
|raddaccel  = 10-17
|gravity    = 0.077
|rgravity  = 22
|fall       = 1.2
|rfall      = 32-35
|ff        = 1.68
|rff        = 33-35
|jumpsquat  = 4
|rjumpsquat = 1-10
|jumpheight = 34.69501461
|rjumpheight= 13
|shorthop  = ?
|rshorthop  = ?
|djump      = ?
|rdjump    = ?
}}


===[[Announcer]] call===
===Grabs & Throws===
{{audio|Needs announcer calls from other languages.}}
*Pummel - Headbutt. Partner Climber can use other moves like Blizzard at the same time, or a jump into forward aerial as a great finisher if used right on an edge.
<gallery>
*Forward Throw - Hit with hammer .
Ice Climbers English Announcer SSBB.wav|English
*Back Throw - Spin around and hit with hammer.
</gallery>
*Up Throw - Throw upwards then smash with hammer.
*Down Throw - Spike on ground.


===[[Wii Remote selection sound]]===
== Special Moves ==
{{SelectSound|char=Ice Climbers|no-s=y|desc=An Ice Shot sound is heard and both Ice Climbers say "Youp!"}}
{{specialmoves|Ice Shot|Squall Hammer|Belay|Blizzard|Iceberg|Ice Climber}}


===[[On-screen appearance]]===
==Event Matches==
{{Appearance
'''[[Event 11: Yoshi's Rainbow]]''' - As the Ice Climbers, [[KO]] six [[Yoshi]]s in the order red, pink, yellow, green, pale blue, blue.
|desc=The Condor flies in with them hanging off its feet, then they jump off.
|char=IceClimbers
|game=SSBB}}


===[[Taunt]]s===
'''[[Event 34: All-Star Battle Melee]]''' - The Ice Climbers are one of the eight opponents you must fight from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' that return for Brawl.
{{Taunt/SSBB
|char=IceClimbers
|desc-up=They set down their hammers and jump up and down. In the Ice Climber NES game, this is the victory celebration of the Ice Climbers during the results screen (albeit without the flag).
|desc-side=They will point their hammers diagonally upward shout "Yup!", as wind blows behind them (same as in ''[[Melee]]'', only with different sound effects).
|desc-down=They dance in a circle.}}


===[[Idle pose]]s===
'''[[Co-Op Event 10: The R.O.B.'s of Tomorrow]]''' - Teamed with [[Lucario]], KO [[R.O.B.]]s of increasing size.
{{Idle
|desc-1=Spin their hammers.
|desc-2=Drops their hammers off their shoulders then picks them back up.
|image-1=Ice Climbers Popo Idle Pose 1 Brawl.png
|image-2=Ice Climbers Popo Idle Pose 2 Brawl.png}}


===[[Crowd cheer]]===
==Role In the [[Subspace Emissary]]==
{{Crowd
The Ice Climbers were first seen climbing up the mountain together, possibly in pursuit of the [[Halberd]]. When [[Meta Knight (SSBB)|Meta Knight]] passed them going up the mountain, the Ice Climbers took it as a challenge and jumped up the mountain with Meta Knight. Once they reached the top, the Ice Climbers celebrated with their "victory" for getting up the mountain first, until they and Meta Knight found [[Lucario (SSBB)|Lucario]], who was looking for a fight with Meta Knight, so the Ice Climbers watch from the side nervously. After the fight, the [[Halberd]] crashes the [[Great Fox]] into the mountain. Although Meta Knight and Lucario managed to board the Halberd, the Ice Climbers (ironically) are thrown back to the ground towards [[Marth (SSBB)|Marth]], [[Lucas (SSBB)|Lucas]], [[Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)|Pokémon Trainer]], and [[Ike (SSBB)|Ike]]. After facing some more [[Subspace Army]] troopers, the Ice Climbers teamed up with the other heroes as they journeyed into [[Subspace]] and helped them battle [[Tabuu]].
|char=Ice Climbers
|game=Brawl
|desc-us=Na-Na! Po-po
|desc-jp=Ice-cli-mer!
|pitch-us=High female, then Deep male
|pitch-jp=Group chant}}
*In the NTSC-U and PAL versions, when playing as Nana, the Back sound of the menu plays in lieu of the crowd chant.
**The fact that the crowd chant changes (albeit in a glitchy manner) depending on which Climber is leading the pair might indicate that the lead Climber's name was intended to be chanted first by the crowd.


===[[Victory pose]]s===
== Special Movements ==
{{Victory/SSBB
|victory-theme=IceClimbersTheme.ogg
|victory-desc=A cover of the music that played when the Ice Climbers grabbed the feet of the [[Condor]] at the end of a bonus level in ''Ice Climber''.
|desc-up=Both nod and high five one another.
|desc-left=Both jump up and down (their victory pose from ''[[Ice Climber (game)|Ice Climber]]'').
|desc-right=Nana hides behind Popo, only showing her face as Popo shifts from left to right.
|char=IceClimbers}}


==In [[competitive play]]==
===[[Taunt|Taunts]]===
===Notable players===
{{cleanup|[[SmashWiki:Cleanup of the Notable Players sections|To fit these guidelines]]}}
:''See also: [[:Category:Ice Climbers players (SSBB)]]''
*{{Sm|9B|Japan}} - Widely considered the best Ice Climbers player in the world and one of the best players in Japan along with {{Sm|Edge}}, notably winning [[SKTAR 3]].
*{{Sm|DeLux|USA}} - Placed 5th at [[WHOBO 5]].
*{{Sm|ESAM|USA}} - Considered one of the best players in the United States during the game's later stages; although famous primarily for his Pikachu, has used an Ice Climbers co-main to great success, defeating players such as Kakera and {{Sm|ZeRo}} using them.
*{{Sm|Kakera|Japan}} - Known as one of the top players in Japan, placed 5th at [[Apex 2012]].
*{{Sm|lain|USA}} - A nationally dominant player during his peak from 2009-2010.
*{{Sm|Miyacchi|Japan}} - Defeated players such as 9B, Smasher, Nagahari, Earth, OCEAN, Suinoko, Shu, Kei and Masashi.
*{{Sm|Nakat|USA}} - Quickly rose as a top Ice Climbers player in 2013, with a 4th place at [[SKTAR 2]] and wins over {{Sm|Mew2King}}, {{Sm|Anti}}, {{Sm|Nairo}}, and {{Sm|ZeRo}}.
*{{Sm|Vinnie|USA}} - A nationally dominant player in the later stages of ''Brawl'''s life, after switching to Ice Climbers from {{SSBB|Mr. Game & Watch}}.
*{{Sm|Yunon|Japan}} - Defeated players such as Shu, Kuroobi, and RAIN.


===Tier placement and history===
'''Up:''' Set down hammers and jump up and down. They do the same when they reach the mountain top
In the first year of ''Brawl''{{'}}s [[metagame]], the Ice Climbers were ranked as high tier characters but weren't considered a particularly dominant force, given how weak Popo alone is after Nana is KO'd, and their powerful grab tactics being unrecognized at the time. However, Ice Climbers players soon began to utilize their infinite [[chain grab]]s, giving them an extremely powerful [[zero-to-death]] option against any other character, which shot them up the tier list. Players found dealing with this difficult, as it completely changed the way players fought the Ice Climbers, with the matchup now revolving around avoiding getting grabbed at all, and the Ice Climbers were able to completely shut down characters who lacked effective means to avoid grabs or separate the Climbers. {{Sm|lain}} became the character's first top level player in 2009 and 2010, achieving multiple major top 8 placements, such as {{Trn|Apex 2009}} and {{Trn|S.N.E.S.}} This resulted in the Ice Climbers being considered uncontested top tiers by the [[Brawl Back Room]]'s [[List of SSBB tier lists (NTSC)#Fourth tier list (February 26, 2010)|the fourth tier list]] where they ranked 5th, just short of two years after ''Brawl''{{'}}s American release. However, the Ice Climbers were held back by their relative lack of top representation compared to other top tiers, and lain was never able to win a major over other top tier mains. Additionally, the existence of numerous extremely unfavorable stage [[counterpick]]s kept the Ice Climbers in check, preventing them from becoming truly dominant. In the earlier ''Brawl'' metagame, multiple stages with scrolling [[platform]]s and [[hazard]]s, such as [[Rainbow Cruise]], [[Brinstar]], and [[Norfair]], were available as counterpicks; these stages favored more air-based gameplay and made it much more difficult for the Ice Climbers to complete a zero-to-death chain grab without getting interrupted by the stage.
in SSE.


As ''Brawl''{{'}}s metagame further refined, the Ice Climbers' tournament presence continued to grow. The Ice Climbers' worst stages also happened to be {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}'s strongest stages; as Meta Knight's dominance over the ''Brawl'' scene continued to grow, Rainbow Cruise, Brinstar, and Norfair eventually were banned in all Meta Knight legal tournaments due to his unmatched aerial prowess on those stages. The other two stages with more minor moving platforms and hazards, [[Halberd]] and [[Delfino Plaza]], also became more frequently banned due to Meta Knight's dominance there, and usually only one of these stages was available as a counterpick, which gave Ice Climbers mains the opportunity to play around this with a stage ban. These factors allowed the Ice Climbers to truly shine in the ''Brawl'' scene. Although lain became inactive, a new wave of even better Ice Climbers players arose from 2011 to 2014. {{Sm|9B}}, {{Sm|Vinnie}}, {{Sm|ESAM}}, {{Sm|Kakera}}, and {{Sm|NAKAT}} quickly became some of the biggest tournament threats in both North America and [[Japan]], achieving multiple first place victories at events such as {{Trn|SumabatoX 6}}, {{Trn|SKTAR 3}}, and the MK-banned {{Trn|WHOBO 4}} and {{Trn|WHOBO 5}}; 9B in particular was considered by many to be the outright best player in all of Japan. As a result, the Ice Climbers became one of most dominant characters in tournaments behind Meta Knight, and this coincided with their rise to 2nd place on the eighth and final Brawl Back Room tier list in 2013, right underneath Meta Knight in their own tier above the rest of the characters. Some players argued that since the Ice Climbers have access to a zero-death on every character that works at any percent, they could be tied for first place with Meta Knight, or could even be first place themselves; however, despite these advancements, the Ice Climbers' results never approached Meta Knight's uncontested dominance before the end of ''Brawl''{{'}} active competitive life at the release of ''Smash 4''.
'''Side:''' Point their hammers and say "Yup!", as wind blows (same as in ''[[Melee]]'').


The Ice Climbers are among the most disliked characters in ''Brawl'' by both casual and competitive players, since they possess a reliable zero-death against any character, something no other character has access to, with many players supporting the ban of the infinite chain grabs in tournaments. Due to the prominent competitive philosophy at the time of ''Brawl'' however, zero-death chain grabs were uncommonly singled out for banning in tournament rulesets, and with the definition of what construes an "infinite chain grab" usually being rigid, players of the Ice Climbers could find loopholes to avoid using it while still nearly securing stocks with each grab, making opponents' predicaments effectively the same. Some tournaments in the post-''Smash-4'' era, such as [[Glitch 2]], have banned the Ice Climbers altogether alongside Meta Knight, due to being considered [[broken|too powerful]], especially when Meta Knight is banned, further fueled by their unpopularity among opponents and spectators alike.
'''Down:''' Dance in a circle.


==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]==
===[[On-Screen Appearance]]===  
[[File:Subspace iceclimbers.PNG|frame|Ice Climbers in ''[[SSE]]''.]]
Ride in on the feet of a [[Condor]].
The Ice Climbers were first seen climbing up a mountain together, possibly in pursuit of the [[Halberd]] or they were just climbing. When {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} passed them going up the mountain, the Ice Climbers took it as a challenge and jumped up the mountain with Meta Knight. Once they reached the top, the Ice Climbers celebrated with their "victory" for getting up the mountain first, until they and Meta Knight found {{SSBB|Lucario}}, who was looking for a fight with Meta Knight, so the Ice Climbers watch from the side nervously. After the fight, the winner revives the loser, to their relief, and the Halberd crashes the [[Great Fox]] into the mountain.  Although Meta Knight and Lucario managed to board the Halberd, the Ice Climbers (ironically) are thrown back to the ground towards {{SSBB|Marth}}, {{SSBB|Lucas}}, the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}, and {{SSBB|Ike}}. After facing some more [[Subspace Army]] troopers (with help from {{SSBB|Mario}} and {{SSBB|Link}}'s group), the Ice Climbers teamed up with the other heroes as they journeyed into [[Subspace]] but are turned into trophies by [[Tabuu]]. Ice Climbers are then revived by {{SSBB|King Dedede}}, {{SSBB|Luigi}}, {{SSBB|Ness}}, and {{SSBB|Kirby}} and help the other smashers defeat Tabuu and restore the World of Trophies to normal.


===Playable appearances===
===Idle Stance===
*[[The Glacial Peak]]
*Looks to side, drops hammer, raises it again.
*[[Entrance to Subspace]]
*Spins hammer on shoulder.
*[[The Great Maze]] (if rescued in [[Subspace (Part II)]])


===Exclusive [[sticker]]s===
===[[Victory Pose]]===
These stickers can only be used by the Ice Climbers, or a select few including them:
*Popo and Nana sway from side to side in a straight line.
*Balloon Fight Enemy: [Specials: Indirect] Attack +4
*Both nod and high five one another.
*Donbe: [Slash] Resistance +26
*Both jump up and down.
*Duck: Launch Resistance +20
*Fat Hockey Player: [Specials: Indirect] Attack +12
*F-Type: [Throwing] Attack +22
*Nana: [Specials: Direct] Attack +29
*Wild Gunman: [Specials: Indirect] Attack +5
*Yakuman Player: [Electric] Resistance +28


==In Solo Modes==
===Clapping Pose===
==={{SSBB|Classic Mode}}===
Both cry and wipe their tears with one hand.
In Classic Mode, Ice Climbers can appear as an opponent in Stage 9 on [[Summit]]. Ice Climbers can also appear as an opponent in Stage 11, but only if they haven't appeared in Stage 9.


===[[All-Star Mode]]===
===[[Wii Remote|Wii Remote Choice]]===
In All-Star Mode, Ice Climbers are fought in Stage 4 on [[Summit]].
A sound like [[Ice Shot]] is heard and the Climbers both say "Yup!"


===[[Event Match]]es===
===[[Classic Mode|Credits Music]]===
====Solo Events====
*''Ice Climber''
*'''[[Event 11: Yoshi's Rainbow]]''': As the Ice Climbers, the player must KO six {{SSBB|Yoshi}}s in the order of red, pink, yellow, green, cyan, and blue.
*'''[[Event 17: Super Waterfall Climb]]''': {{SSBB|Zelda}} must survive on [[Rumble Falls]] until the background changes into a waterfall. Two pairs of Ice Climbers will try to hinder the player's progress.
*'''[[Event 34: All-Star Battle Melee]]''': Ice Climbers are one of the opponents fought in this event. All opponents are newcomers from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.


====Co-Op Events====
*'''[[Co-Op Event 10: The R.O.B.'s of Tomorrow]]''': {{SSBB|Lucario}} and the Ice Climbers must defeat five {{SSBB|R.O.B.}}s of varying sizes on [[Summit]].
*'''[[Co-Op Event 21: The True All-Star Battle]]''': Both players select a character and take on the entire roster on {{SSBB|Battlefield}}.
===[[Congratulations_screen#Super_Smash_Bros._Brawl|Ending Images]]===
<center>
<gallery>
Ice Climbers Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|Classic Mode
Ice Climbers Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|All-Star Mode
</gallery>
</center>


==[[Trophies]]==
The Ice Climbers' main and [[Final Smash]] trophies can be obtained by clearing {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} and [[All-Star]] mode respectively with the Ice Climbers.


{{Trophy/Fighter
==Trivia==
|name=Ice Climbers
|image=Ice Climbers - Brawl Trophy.png
|mode=Classic
|desc=The one in blue is Popo, and the one in pink is Nana. They use their incredible jumping powers and hammers to break blocks and climb to the summit. They grab veggies, and if they can catch the condor at the end, they conquer the mountain. Other than breaking blocks, their hammers are good for sending foes flying, climbing down from blocks, and destroying icicles.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1={{b|Ice Climber|game}}}}
|game=Brawl
}}
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{{Trophy/Fighter
|name=Iceberg
|image=Iceberg - Brawl Trophy.png
|desc=The Ice Climbers' Final Smash. This giant ice mountain appears in the middle of a stage--it's incredibly slippery, so it's hard to control yourself when traversing it. In addition to being slick, this ice is also COLD, so opponents will take damage just from touching it. Attack the ice, and it will take damage and slowly shrink. Is it actually useful? That's a mystery.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=Wii|game1=Super Smash Bros. Brawl}}
|game=Brawl
}}
{{clrl}}


==[[Alternate costume (SSBB)#Ice Climbers|Alternate costumes]]==
*Despite no indication in their character selection portrait unlike in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]], the Ice Climbers' White, Black/Gray, and Red/Light Blue costumes have Nana as the lead Ice Climber. (In Melee you could tell when Nana is the lead Ice Climber because Nana is the Ice Climber who has her mouth open while Popo is just smiling)
Nana becomes the leading, player-controlled character when using the 2nd, 4th, and 6th costumes shown below. The stock icons for these costumes change to reflect this, but the character select portraits always show Popo in front.
*When the lead Ice Climber of a CPU is [[Star KO|Star KO'd]] while the partner remains on ground stage, the partner will taunt before disappearing.
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*Along with [[Diddy Kong (SSBB)|Diddy Kong]], [[Pokemon Trainer (SSBB)|Pokémon Trainer]], and [[Jigglypuff (SSBB)| Jigglypuff]], the Ice Climbers are one of the only characters to have a unique "Defeated/No Contest" pose different from the traditional hand clapping, with them crying while rubbing their eyes.
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*[[Snake (SSBB)|Snake's]] quote, "Seems to me they'd get in each other's way fighting to see who gets to the top first." is a reference to the original NES Ice Climber game, where in two player mode, the objective is to reach the top of the stage first before the other player does.
|colspan=6|[[File:Ice Climbers Palette (SSBB).png]]
*When the Ice Climbers perform a forward smash in Brawl, it looks similar to how they attack in their own game.
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*In Stamina mode, it is possible for the CPU climber to die before the main climber. If this does happen, the partner will lay on the ground motionless, but not blink red.
|{{Head|Ice Climbers|g=SSBB|s=25px}}
*If the lead ice climber dies by falling in Stamina mode, but the follower survives, the follower will fight on its own.
|{{Head|Ice Climbers|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Red}}
*The lead Ice Climber is always slightly weaker than the follower.
|{{Head|Ice Climbers|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Blue}}
*There is a glitch involving using Link's, Toon Link's, or Ike's [[Final Smash]]. One must get rid of the lead Ice Climber first and just before the other disappear, initiate the Final Smash.  If timing is correct, Link, Toon Link, or Ike would do their Final Smash without anyone to hit. Video can be seen [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZBtchSyaUc here] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYdA7yFDmko&feature=related here]
|{{Head|Ice Climbers|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Black}}
*Both Ice Climbers must win a microgame in the Wario Ware Inc. stage to be rewarded.
|{{Head|Ice Climbers|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Green}}
|{{Head|Ice Climbers|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=White}}
|}


==Gallery==
==External Links==
<gallery>
SSBBDojoIceClimbers1.jpg|[[Taunt]]ing on {{SSBB|Yoshi's Island}}.
SSBBDojoIceClimbers2.jpg|Using [[Blizzard]] on {{SSBB|Link}} on [[Rumble Falls]].
SSBBDojoIceClimbers3.jpg|Popo [[footstool]]ing {{SSBB|Kirby}} on [[Lylat Cruise]].
SSBBDojoIceClimbers4.jpg|Taunting on [[Delfino Plaza]].
</gallery>
 
==Trivia==
*Along with {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}, {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}}, and {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}, the Ice Climbers are one of the only characters to have a unique "Defeated/No Contest" pose different from the traditional hand clapping, with their head down while rubbing their eyes, making it seem as if they are crying. This pose is a reference to the one they make in ''Ice Climber'' after failing in a bonus level.
**If one looks carefully, Nana can actually be seen smirking while crying while Popo is frowning. This is fixed in ''[[Ultimate]]''.
*In Stamina mode, it is possible for the partner to die before the leader. Regardless of whether this happens or not, the partner will lay on the ground motionless, but not blink red.
*If the partner is caught in a trapping [[Final Smash]] and the leader is KO'd, the partner will disappear, leaving the opponent attacking nothing. Some examples are {{SSBB|Ike}}'s, {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}'s, {{SSBB|Link}}'s, and {{SSBB|Toon Link}}'s, and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZBtchSyaUc as seen here].
*Both Ice Climbers must win a microgame in the [[WarioWare, Inc.]] stage to be rewarded.
*Certain Final Smashes, especially trapping ones, can cause the trailing Ice Climber's special effects to be slowed down under the effect of a [[Timer]] (Nana's stays even after the Timer is done). The effects end when one or both of the Ice Climbers are KO'd.
*When CPU controlled, if one Ice Climber is [[Star KO]]'d, the partner will sometimes [[taunt]].
*''[[Brawl]]'' is the only game where the portraits of the Ice Climbers are not swapped around when Nana is in the lead, the only game where their default costume is not available in [[Team Battle]]s and the only game where Nana takes the lead in all even numbered costumes.
*If the leader dies in Stamina Mode without losing all their stamina, the partner won't disappear and can keep playing normally. This was later fixed in ''Ultimate''.
*If the leader loses their stamina after the partner has been KO'd but they didn't lose all their stamina in Stamina Mode, the partner will respawn in the middle of the stage but will still be defeated.
*The Ice Climbers, {{SSBB|Ganondorf}}, {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}, {{SSBB|Mr. Game & Watch}}, and {{SSBB|Samus}} are the only characters whose icon in the Subspace Emissary and the Sticker menu is not based on their renders.


==External links==
*[http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/iceclimbers.html Ice Climbers' page at Smash Bros. DOJO!!.]
*[http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/characters/iceclimbers.html Ice Climbers' page at Smash Bros. DOJO!!.]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHfGqpHBZI4 Chain Grab Tutorial]
*[http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=199966 Ice Climber Character Guide on SmashBoards]
*[http://vimeo.com/4534483 Ice Climbers' Chain Grabbing Every Character, 0% to death]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ag4JkYeC5o Ice Climbers' hitbox size of each of their moves, shown with Popo]


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