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{{Infobox Character General | {{Infobox Character General | ||
|name = Kraid | |name = Kraid | ||
|image = [[File: | |image = [[File:Kraid ZM.png|250px]] | ||
|caption = [[File:MetroidSymbol.svg|50px | |caption = [[File:MetroidSymbol.svg|50px]] | ||
Official artwork of Kraid from ''{{s|metroidwiki| | Official artwork of Kraid from ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid: Zero Mission}}''. | ||
|universe = {{uv|Metroid}} | |universe = ''{{uv|Metroid}}'' | ||
|firstgame = ''{{b|Metroid|game}}'' (1986) | |firstgame = ''{{b|Metroid|game}}'' (1986) | ||
|games = ''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]'' | |games = ''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]'' | ||
|console = Nintendo Entertainment System | |console = {{rollover|Nintendo Entertainment System|Debuted on the Famicom Disk System|y}} | ||
|lastappearance= ''{{ | |lastappearance= ''{{s|mariowiki|NES Remix 2}}'' (2014) | ||
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|gender = Male | |gender = Male | ||
|homeworld = Zebes | |homeworld = Zebes | ||
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|interwiki = metroidwiki | |interwiki = metroidwiki | ||
|interwikiname= Metroid Wiki | |interwikiname= Metroid Wiki | ||
|interwikipage= Kraid | |interwikipage= Kraid | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Kraid''' ({{ja|クレイド|Kureido}}, ''Kraid'') is a recurring boss in the {{uv|Metroid}} series. Kraid is a massive, high-ranked Space Pirate with three eyes and the ability to generate and fire spikes from his stomach and fingers. | '''Kraid''' ({{ja|クレイド|Kureido}}, ''Kraid'') is a recurring boss in the ''{{uv|Metroid}}'' series. Kraid is a massive, high-ranked Space Pirate with three eyes and the ability to generate and fire spikes from his stomach and fingers. | ||
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
Kraid is one of the major antagonists from the ''Metroid'' series, making his debut in [[Metroid (game)|the first game]] alongside [[Ridley]] and [[Mother Brain]]. In his original appearance, Kraid was depicted as a humanoid rhinoceros-like creature, although ''[[Super Metroid]]'' redesigned him as an enormous reptilian creature, which was retroactively featured in the first game's GBA remake ''Metroid: Zero Mission''. | Kraid is one of the major antagonists from the ''Metroid'' series, making his debut in [[Metroid (game)|the first game]] alongside [[Ridley]] and [[Mother Brain]]. In his original appearance, Kraid was depicted as a humanoid rhinoceros-like creature, although ''[[Super Metroid]]'' redesigned him as an enormous reptilian creature, which was retroactively featured in the first game's GBA remake ''Metroid: Zero Mission''. | ||
In ''Metroid'' and ''Zero Mission'', Kraid is one of two Space Pirate bosses who must be hunted down and defeated by [[Samus Aran]] in order to access Tourian, the final area where Mother Brain and the eponymous {{b|Metroid|creature}}s are located. Kraid's lair is located in the depths of Brinstar, and is also home to a false Kraid that is much weaker than the real boss. Unlike ''Super Smash Bros.'', Kraid is never fought in an area with [[lava]] | In ''Metroid'' and ''Zero Mission'', Kraid is one of two Space Pirate bosses who must be hunted down and defeated by [[Samus Aran]] in order to access Tourian, the final area where Mother Brain and the eponymous {{b|Metroid|creature}}s are located. Kraid's lair is located in the depths of Brinstar, and is also home to a false Kraid that is much weaker than the real boss. Unlike ''Super Smash Bros.'', Kraid is never fought in an area with [[lava]], although he is fought in a room with pools of acid on either side of his platform in ''Metroid''. In ''Zero Mission'', defeating Kraid allows Samus to find the Speed Booster. Kraid also appears in the ''Monthly Magazine Z''-published ''Metroid'' manga, based on his role in ''Zero Mission''. | ||
In ''Super Metroid'', Kraid plays a similar role as before, now one of four Space Pirate bosses who must be defeated in order to access Tourian. Kraid can be found in a new Space Pirate base in lower Brinstar, where his chamber is guarded by [[Kihunter]]s, Zebesians, and Mini-Kraid. Kraid rises from a thicket of brambles and thorns to challenge Samus, attacking with his claws and stomach spikes. Upon his demise, Kraid sinks into the ground, clearing the way for Samus to find the Varia Suit. | In ''Super Metroid'', Kraid plays a similar role as before, now one of four Space Pirate bosses who must be defeated in order to access Tourian. Kraid can be found in a new Space Pirate base in lower Brinstar, where his chamber is guarded by [[Kihunter]]s, Zebesians, and Mini-Kraid. Kraid rises from a thicket of brambles and thorns to challenge Samus, attacking with his claws and stomach spikes. Upon his demise, Kraid sinks into the ground, clearing the way for Samus to find the Varia Suit. | ||
Kraid was planned to appear in ''Metroid Prime'' as a boss wearing a metallic helmet to protect his vulnerable head, although this was scrapped due to time restraints. Outside of the ''Metroid'' series, Kraid has also appeared as a towering robot animatronic in the "Metroid Blast" attraction of ''Nintendo Land''. | |||
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | |||
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | |||
===As a stage element=== | ===As a stage element=== | ||
[[File:Brinstardepths.jpg|thumb|Kraid on Brinstar Depths in ''Melee''.]] | [[File:Brinstardepths.jpg|thumb|Kraid on Brinstar Depths in ''Melee''.]] | ||
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===Trophy=== | ===Trophy=== | ||
[[File:Kraid Trophy.png|100px|thumb|left|Kraid trophy in ''Melee''.]] | |||
| | ;Kraid | ||
''A boss enemy from Metroid. Kraid lives in the depths of Brinstar. He immobilizes enemies with his three red eyes, and his powerful jaws can crush anything. He can also shoot the three spikes in his belly; it's said he often fires them at his prey. Once Samus defeated Ridley and Kraid, the way to Tourian opened.'' | |||
{{clrl}} | {{clrl}} | ||
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''== | ||
===Sticker=== | ===Sticker=== | ||
Kraid simply appears as a sticker in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', as | Kraid simply appears as a sticker in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', as Brinstar Depths only returns in the form of its music track. | ||
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! Effect | ! Effect | ||
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| Kraid | | Kraid | ||
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{{StickerPicBox|Kraid|Metroid: Zero Mission}} | {{StickerPicBox|Kraid|Metroid: Zero Mission}} | ||
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ||
===As a stage element=== | ===As a stage element=== | ||
[[File:SSBU Kraid.png|thumb|Kraid on Brinstar Depths in ''Ultimate''.]] | [[File:SSBU Kraid.png|thumb|Kraid on Brinstar Depths in ''Ultimate''.]] | ||
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| | |[[File:SSBU Spirits Kraid.png|center|108x108px]] | ||
|Kraid | |||
|'''Dojo (Tank Style)''' | |'''Dojo (Tank Style)''' | ||
Increases offense and defense, but decreases move speed and jump height. | Increases offense and defense, but decreases move speed and jump height. | ||
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Metroid|Brinstar Depths}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Metroid|Brinstar Depths}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*''Melee'' is Kraid's first appearance with a 3D model. As of 2018, ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate'' feature Kraid's only 3D appearances, not counting the Kraid animatronic in ''Nintendo Land''.<!--While he was intended to be added as a boss in ''Metroid Prime'', he was removed due to time constraints.--> | |||
*As a Master Spirit, Kraid is given dialogue for the first time in a videogame; however, it consists entirely of roars and grunts. Translations are provided in parentheses, although these translations seem to be somewhat uncertain (often guessing what Kraid means or ending with a question mark) for added humor. | *As a Master Spirit, Kraid is given dialogue for the first time in a videogame; however, it consists entirely of roars and grunts. Translations are provided in parentheses, although these translations seem to be somewhat uncertain (often guessing what Kraid means or ending with a question mark) for added humor. | ||
*Prior to ''Ultimate'', Kraid and [[Simon Belmont]] had previously interacted in "Gameboy", an episode of the animated cartoon series ''Captain N: The Game Master''.<!--While not named in the show itself, Kraid is identified by a piece of concept art. Kraid only directly interacts with Simon in this episode, which is why other characters like Mega Man and Pit are not mentioned here; likewise, Kraid's appearances in other episodes only involve him interacting with Kevin, Duke, and Princess Lana.--> | |||
{{Stage hazards}} | {{Stage hazards}} |