Editing List of meteor smashes (SSB4)

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Characters who have an attack with a meteor smash hitbox are listed here, along with each attack. As the exact numerical distinction between "meteor smash" and "[[spike]]" is currently unknown, this page assumes that ''Brawl''{{'}}s range of 230-310 is at least similar. This list does not include [[unconventional meteor smash]]es.

It is worth mentioning that [[meteor cancel]]ling has been removed in ''SSB4.'' As such, all meteor smashes in the game are functionally equivalent to spikes.  

<!--PSA: Any looping hits of a down aerial (i.e. Yoshi's, Wario's, etc.) are unconventional meteor smashes, and do NOT go on this list.-->

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==={{SSB4|Bayonetta}}===

*Down aerial - A stall-then-fall that meteor smashes at the hitbox on Bayonetta's foot.

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==={{SSB4|Bowser}}===

*Down tilt as [[Giga Bowser (Final Smash)|Giga Bowser]] - The first claw swipe will meteor smash. When used on the stage, it buries opponents.

*Down aerial - A stall-then-fall motion that meteor smashes as it begins its descent.

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==={{SSB4|Bowser Jr.}}===

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==={{SSB4|Captain Falcon}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes at the sweetspot in his legs/feet

*[[Raptor Boost]] (all variants) - Meteor smashes when aerial and above the opponent.

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==={{SSB4|Charizard}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes when Charizard's leg connects.

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==={{SSB4|Cloud}}===

*Forward aerial - Meteor smashes airborne opponents at the sweetspot located at the end of the sword arc.

*Down aerial - The initial hitbox meteor smashes airborne opponents when they are struck along the center of the Buster Sword.

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==={{SSB4|Corrin}}===

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==={{SSB4|Dark Pit}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes at the center of the arc right below himself. Is identical to Pit's. Is fast but lacks power.

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==={{SSB4|Diddy Kong}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes when sweetspotted at Diddy Kong's fists.

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==={{SSB4|Donkey Kong}}===

*Forward aerial - Meteor smashes when Donkey Kong's fists are directly in front of him. Very strong but is his slowest meteor.

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes when sweetspotted at his foot. His most effective meteor.

*[[Headbutt]] (all variants) - Meteor smashes airborne opponents when sweetspotted at Donkey's face. Stalls him in midair, making it his least risky meteor but his weakest.

*[[Hand Slap]] - Meteor smashes with the second hit. Weak but his fastest and easiest to land meteor.

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==={{SSB4|Duck Hunt}}===

*Down aerial - Both hits are capable of meteor smashing.

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==={{SSB4|Falco}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes when sweetspotted during the first few frames.

*[[Falco Phantasm]] - Meteor smashes airborne opponents with the phantasm behind Falco.

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==={{SSB4|Fox}}===

*[[Wolf Flash]] (custom side special move) - Meteor smashes at the end of the attack. Belonged to [[Wolf]] in Brawl.

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==={{SSB4|Ganondorf}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes if the sweetspot in Ganondorf's legs/feet connects. It is the strongest meteor smash in the game, being capable of KOing grounded opponents under 120%, even less with rage. Due to its [[electric]]al properties and thus extended [[hitlag]], it cannot be [[tech]]ed by a grounded target.

*[[Flame Choke]] and Flame Wave - Weakly meteor smashes opponents, causing them to fall to the ground. If the move's grab connects in the air, a stall-then-fall grab motion brings both Ganondorf and his opponent downward until solid ground is hit or they both bypass the lower blastline. Should a soft platform be hit instead, on the opponent slightly overhangs a ledge Ganondorf will land on it, but his opponent will continue downward like normal, although recovering from it is possible in this scenario.

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==={{SSB4|Greninja}}===

*[[Substitute]] and Substitute Ambush - The downward angled version is a meteor smash.

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==={{SSB4|Ike}}===

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==={{SSB4|King Dedede}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes when hit with the center of the head of the hammer.

*[[Super Dedede Jump]] and Quick Dedede Jump - Meteor smashes while King Dedede is descending.

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==={{SSB4|Kirby}}===

*[[Final Cutter]] - Meteors as it begins its descending strike.

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==={{SSB4|Link}}===

*Down tilt - Meteor smashes airborne opponents attempting to grab the ledge

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes when sweetspotted during the first few frames of the move.

*[[Meteor Bomb]] (custom down special move) - The bomb meteor smashes any airborne opponents. If the bomb explodes while Link is still holding it, it will also meteor smash him under the same circumstance.

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==={{SSB4|Little Mac}}===

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==={{SSB4|Lucas}}===

*Back aerial - Meteors at the tip of Lucas' foot.

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==={{SSB4|Lucina}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes at the center of the arc right below herself. Identical to Marth's besides the fact that the meteor and all other tipper hitboxes are weaker, but sourspots otherwise are stronger.

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==={{SSB4|Luigi}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes when the sweetspot between Luigi's legs connects. Hs low lag but is rather weak.

*Down taunt - Meteor smashes powerfully when the swinging foot touches an opponent. Is a [[OHKO]] when it connects, however, it has high startup and a small hitbox that make it impractical for edgeguarding.

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==={{SSB4|Mario}}===

*Forward aerial - Meteor smashes as he swings his fist downwards. Much stronger than in other games, which combined with the removal of meteor canceling and the fact that it is easier to land makes it possibly his most powerful edgeguarding option, and is potentially lethal unless the opponent has very low damage or a large vertical recovery. Has high startup and ending lag however.

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==={{SSB4|Marth}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes at the center of the arc. Only one frame has a meteor smash hitbox, however it is strong enough to make the risk worth it.

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==={{SSB4|Mega Man}}===

*Down aerial - The Hard Knuckle from ''Mega Man 3''. Meteor smashes airborne opponents after the initial launch of the fist.

==={{SSB4|Mewtwo}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes when Mewtwo's foot is outstretched downward.

==={{SSB4|Mii Brawler}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes when the Brawler's fists enlarge.

*[[Headache Maker]] - Meteor smashes at the sweetspot on the Brawler's fists

*[[Head-On Assault]] - Meteor smashes during its descent.

==={{SSB4|Mii Gunner}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes at the arm cannon's blast.

*[[Cannon Uppercut]] - The explosion meteor smashes airborne opponents.

==={{SSB4|Mii Swordfighter}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes when sweetspotted.

*[[Stone Scabbard]] - Meteor smashes as it descends.

==={{SSB4|Mr. Game & Watch}}===

==={{SSB4|Ness}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes at the sweetspot on Ness' foot.

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==={{SSB4|Olimar}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes at the Pikmin's sweetspot.

*[[End of Day]] - Meteor smashes when the rocket launches.

==={{SSB4|Pac-Man}}===

*[[Meteor Trampoline]] (custom up special move) - Meteor smashes airborne opponents below the trampoline when Pac-Man bounces on it and anyone who steps on the trampoline when it's red, including Pac-Man himself.

==={{SSB4|Palutena}}===

*Down aerial - Can meteor smash opponents no matter where it hits, as it has no sourspot.

*[[Rocket Jump]] - Meteor smashes on the explosion near the start of the move.

 

==={{SSB4|Pikachu}}===

*[[Thunder]] - Meteor smashes when the cloud's hitbox connects. One of the most impractical meteors in Smash 4, as it has high startup and ending lag and is almost impossible to land.

==={{SSB4|Pit}}===

==={{SSB4|R.O.B.}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes at the center of the burner blast.

==={{SSB4|Robin}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes only when the Levin Sword is active.

*[[Elwind]] - Meteor smashes at the first shot.

*Gliding Elwind - Meteor smashes at both shots on the first use.

==={{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}}===

==={{SSB4|Roy}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes near the hilt.

==={{SSB4|Ryu}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes when the [[sweetspot]] on Ryu's knuckles connects.

==={{SSB4|Samus}}===

==={{SSB4|Sheik}}===  

*Down aerial - A stall-then-fall motion that meteor smashes as it begins its descent.

==={{SSB4|Shulk}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes when sweetspotted at the middle of Shulk's blade during the second hit.

==={{SSB4|Sonic}}===

*Down aerial - A stall-then-fall motion that meteor smashes as it begins its descent.

==={{SSB4|Toon Link}}===

*Down aerial - A stall-then-fall motion that meteor smashes when sweetspot at the hilt of Toon Link's sword as it begins its descent.

==={{SSB4|Villager}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes only when three turnips are active. Start-up-lag wise, it is the 2nd fastest meteor smash in ''Smash 4'' (tied with Ryu) (Little Mac's is faster by 1 frame).

==={{SSB4|Wario}}===

*Down aerial as Wario-Man - Meteor smashes at any time during the descent.

==={{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}}===

*Forward aerial - Meteor smashes at the outstretched foot.

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes at legs on the first few frames.

*[[Header]] (all variants) - Meteor smashes if hit with the Trainer's headbutt.

==={{SSB4|Yoshi}}===

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==={{SSB4|Zelda}}===

*Down aerial - Meteor smashes when sweetspotted.

==={{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}}===

*Down aerial - A stall-then-fall motion that meteor smashes as it begins its descent. Impractical to use offstage due to the long duration of the attack, as she will almost always SD as a result.

*[[Flip Jump]] - Meteor smashes at both the initial move's descent and the follow-up kick's sweetspot at the feet.

===Enemies and bosses===

===Items that meteor smash===

===Pokémon===

===Assist Trophies===

===Stage hazards===

*[[Mario Circuit (SSB4)]] - If a player touches the upside-down part of the track while the stage is moving, they are powerfully meteor smashed.

*[[Palutena's Temple]] - Touching the bottom of the platform with spikes can meteor smash a player.