Editing Little Mac (SSBU)

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'''Little Mac''' ({{ja|リトル・マック|Ritoru Makku}}, ''Little Mac'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', officially confirmed on June 12th, 2018. Little Mac is classified as fighter #49.

Kosuke Toriumi reprises his role as Little Mac in the game, via reused voice clips from ''Smash 4''.

*Clear {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} with {{SSBU|Mario}} or any character in his unlock tree, being the third character unlocked after {{SSBU|Bayonetta}}.

With the exception of the third method, Little Mac must then be defeated on [[Boxing Ring]].

==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==

Despite being a lower mid-tier character in ''Smash 4'', Little Mac has been drastically nerfed in the transition to ''Ultimate''. While he has received notable improvements both directly and from game engine changes, he received more heavy nerfs to his damage, combo potential, and frame data. He also is mostly harmed by the universal engine changes in ''Ultimate'' compared to most of the cast who benefit from said changes.

His biggest buff involves his notoriously poor [[recovery]]: it has been extended and has greater mixup potential due to readdition of directional [[air dodge]]s, [[Jolt Haymaker]] no longer causing [[helplessness]] while traveling more distance, and [[KO Uppercut]] granting recovery distance in midair. His attributes have also been modified, as he now has a considerably faster [[air speed]] which helps him recover easier, higher jumps which no longer make him as vulnerable to platform [[camping]] (while also improving his recovery), and the second highest [[falling speed]] which makes it easier for him to return to the ground.  

He also benefits heavily from some universal changes: the readdition of [[dash dancing]] grants him one of the game's best dash dances, the universal nerf to grabs and [[shield grab]]s makes him more difficult to punish [[out of shield]], and [[dash cancel]]s give him arguably the biggest benefit of any fighter, as he now has access to all his grounded options at any time. Some of his ground moves have been improved: all versions of [[forward smash]] have lost their blindspots, while [[Straight Lunge]] gains damage while charging, can now be shield-canceled and can be turned around if needed, and deals a consistent 30% when fully charged.

However, Little Mac has received significant nerfs. Many engine changes have removed some of his strongest ground advantages: the inability to run past shields make it easier to corner Little Mac and read his fairly linear [[approach]], the removal of [[perfect pivot]]ing eliminates his extremely strong microspacing tactics, and Straight Lunge's [[armor]] can no longer withstand [[edge attack]]s due to them now doing more than 8% throughout the cast. He has also been nerfed directly: KO Uppercut KOs very slightly later, his best damage-racking abilities are weaker as [[neutral attack]], neutral infinite and up tilt all deal less damage (with the latter being less safe at low percents), while his [[down tilt]] is slower and can no longer combo reliably, removing most of his damage racking abilities as well as kill confirms. His weaker neutral attack and down tilt also make them less likely to out-prioritize attacks (since they offer [[Priority#Moves that cannot rebound|anti-rebounding priority]]). As a result, Little Mac's ground game has actually become worse, as he has to deal more hits and has less followup potential, while still lacking useful moves to edgeguard or attack offstage opponents with (apart from Jolt Haymaker and down smash).

In addition, despite some of the universal changes improving Mac, other indirect changes have significantly harmed him. Since defensive options ([[shield]]ing, [[air dodge]]s, [[roll]]s, and [[spot dodge]]s) have been nerfed, Little Mac's defense is more exploitable since he is extremely reliant on dodges and shielding, and the limitation to a single air dodge makes him even more susceptible to juggling and [[gimp]]s despite his improved recovery. The universal changes to jabs make it so that Little Mac can no longer jab cancel into moves such as KO Uppercut and [[Rising Uppercut]]. His recovery has ironically become less consistent than before, as Jolt Haymaker can now only be used once before landing (making misuse or interception usually fatal for him), and the ending lag of directional air dodges makes it difficult to fully extend his recovery. Finally, the universal reduction of [[jumpsquat]]s and landing lag benefits him far less while strengthening most of the cast's aerial games, making it even harder for him to contest against aerial rushdowns.

Overall, despite some changes to Little Mac's notorious recovery and the ability to dash cancel moves, Little Mac has indirectly lost many tools that made him effective in the previous game, making him perform worse than his iteration in ''Smash 4''. As a result of this, his reception within the competitive community has been notoriously negative, to the point that he is almost unanimously considered the worst character in the game, including from ex-professionals such as {{Sm|ZeRo}}. Regardless, he still has several dedicated mains to his credit, including {{Sm|Sol}}, all who continue to attain respectable results with him at the regional levels.

*{{change|As with all [[veteran]]s returning from ''SSB4'', Little Mac's model features a more subdued color scheme. His clothing now features simple detailing and his muscles are slightly more pronounced.}}

*{{change|Little Mac no longer has sixteen alternate costumes, only eight. Of the cut costumes, his blue and orange outfits have been removed, while Wire-Frame Mac has notably been reduced to just two outfits: his standard and sweatshirt outfits.}}

*{{change|For certain attacks, the visual trail textures will match the color of Little Mac's boxing gloves.}}

*{{change|Side taunt has been altered to have a significantly more noticeable glove-tightening and arm-swinging animation.}}

*{{change|[[Air dodge]] has an altered animation.}}

*{{change|Once [[Straight Lunge#KO Uppercut|KO Uppercut]] is used or lost, the [[Power Meter]] now shows the meter physically draining to zero, rather than cutting immediately to the lowest level.}}

*{{change|Little Mac now winces and frowns while clapping during the results screen.}}

*{{change|[[Doc Louis]]' quotes have been shortened in Little Mac's [[victory pose]]s.}}

*{{change|Doc Louis no longer appears in Little Mac's victory pose during Team Battles.}}

*{{buff|Like all characters, Little Mac's [[jumpsquat]] animation now takes three frames to complete (down from 5).}}

*{{buff|Little Mac benefits from the re-addition of directional [[air dodge]]s, which grant him a new option to mix up his landings.}}

**{{nerf|However, Little Mac's directional airdodge has the shortest distance in the game, preventing him from using it as a conventional recovery option, unlike most other fighters.}}

*{{buff|Little Mac benefits significantly from the ability to [[dash cancel]] almost any grounded attack, increasing the versatility of his ground game.}}

**{{nerf|In turn, Little Mac suffers from the removal of [[perfect pivot]]ing due to his previous heavy reliance on the technique in ''Smash 4''.}}

**{{nerf|This change hinders his mixup options, as he can no longer run through opponents for a positional advantage.}}

*{{buff|Little Mac's [[air speed]] is much faster (1 → 1.208), going from tied for 31st fastest in ''Smash 4'' to tied for 12th in ''Ultimate''. Among other things, this improves his recovery.}}

*{{buff|Little Mac [[jump]]s higher, now being able to reach the lower platforms of [[Battlefield]] with one full hop, and the top platform with both jumps. This improves his offstage survivability and prevents him from being camped as easily.}}

*{{change|Little Mac's [[falling speed]] (1.8 → 1.95) and fast falling speed (2.88 → 3.12) are much faster, now tied with {{SSBU|King Dedede}} for the 2nd highest falling speed. This increases his survivability but makes him easier to combo.}}

*{{change|Little Mac is [[weight|heavier]] (82 → 87). This increases his survivability but makes him easier to combo.}}

**{{buff|Due to the universal improvements to neutral infinites, Little Mac's neutral infinite connects significantly better, as it could be escaped from relatively easily in ''SSB4''.}}

**{{change|Holding down the standard attack button causes Little Mac to do his three hit jab, while mashing it causes him to perform his neutral infinite. Previously, the infinite would be initiated by holding down standard attack.}}

**{{nerf|The removal of [[perfect pivot]]ing significantly harms up tilt's overall versatility.}}

*{{change|All smash attacks trigger [[Special Zoom]] if Little Mac is hit during their startup and lands the move on an opponent.}}

**{{nerf|Both hits of down smash have a smaller hitbox.}}

===Aerial attacks===

*{{buff|All aerials have less landing lag.}}

*{{nerf|Due to Little Mac's faster falling speed, [[forward aerial]] and [[back aerial]] no longer [[auto-cancel]] in a shorthop.}}

*{{buff|[[Neutral aerial]] auto-cancels earlier (frame 25 → 16).}}

*{{buff|[[Grab]] range has been increased.}}

*{{nerf|Dash grab and pivot grab have increased startup (Dash grab: frame 10 → 13, Pivot grab: frame 11 → 14).}}

*{{nerf|All grabs have more ending lag (Standing: FAF 33 → 39, Dash: FAF 41 → 47, Pivot: FAF 34 → 42).}}

*{{change|[[Pummel]] is much faster, but deals less damage (2.1% → 1%).}}

*{{change|Down throw deals less base knockback, but higher knockback scaling (78 (base), 40 (scaling) → 50/88).}}

**{{buff|The lower base knockback allows Mac to combo into moves besides Rising Uppercut at low percents.}}

**{{nerf|The higher knockback scaling combined with ''Ultimate'''s knockback and hitstun changes makes down throw combo less reliably at higher percents.}}

*{{change|Little Mac has altered swing animations for battering [[item]]s like the [[Beam Sword]], no longer performing a stab forward when using a forward smash. This applies to all except his dash attack. Like in ''Smash 4'', he shares this change with {{SSBU|Captain Falcon}}.}}

**{{buff|Like with most non-storable charge moves, Straight Lunge can be unleashed in the opposite direction upon releasing the move.}}

**{{buff|Fully-charged Straight Lunge no longer has a blind spot, as characters can no longer pass through each other.}}

***{{nerf|Uncharged grounded Straight Lunge deals less damage (14% → 12%) and has lower knockback scaling (90 → 65) siginificantly hindering its KO potential. The aerial version also has lower knockback scaling (95 → 80).}}

***{{buff|Late uncharged aerial Straight Lunge deals more damage (7% → 8%).}}

***{{buff|Fully-charged Straight Lunge deals more damage (25% → 30% (grounded), 15% → 20% (aerial)) without full compensation on its knockback (55 (base), 86 (scaling) → 50/77 (grounded), 25/100 → 25/95 (aerial)), and deals consistent damage throughout the move instead of having a weaker late hit.}}

**{{nerf|Because all edge attacks now do at least 9% damage, Straight Lunge can no longer tank through them as its heavy armor caps at 8%, removing a key ledge trapping option for Mac.}}

*[[Straight Lunge#KO Uppercut|KO Uppercut]]:

**{{change|KO Uppercut no longer zooms in on Little Mac in a non-1v1 match due to the new Special Zoom mechanic.}}

**{{buff|KO Uppercut is performed faster in general, making it harder to punish.}}

**{{buff|KO Uppercut no longer has a windbox, making the hitbox connect more consistently.}}

**{{buff|Aerial KO Uppercut deals more knockback (40 (base), 80 (scaling) → 50/95).}}

**{{nerf|Aerial KO Uppercut is no longer [[unblockable]].}} [https://twitter.com/70sMexi/status/1078399026041544704?s=19]

**{{change|Grounded Jolt Haymaker makes Little Mac spend less time in the air. He also lands with significantly more traction.}}

**{{buff|Jolt Haymaker deals more base knockback (33 → 75), sending opponents into tumble at 0%.}}

**{{nerf|Jolt Haymaker has less knockback scaling (98 → 63), killing slightly later as its base knockback was not fully compensated.}}

**{{buff|Jolt Haymaker no longer renders Little Mac [[helpless]] and keeps more forward momentum, thus granting more distance. This significantly improves his recovery and turns what was previously a common [[self-destruct|suicidal]] mistake into a potent edge guarding tool.}}

**{{nerf|All versions of Jolt Haymaker can only be used once until Mac touches the ground again, even if he is hit out of it. This makes it less safe to use, especially if at the risk of being sent offstage.}}

**{{buff|Rising Uppercut travels a higher distance when performed on the ground.}}

**{{buff|Aerial Rising Uppercut snaps to the ledge earlier on during the move, instead of only during startup and after the final hitbox appears.}}

**{{buff|Aerial Rising Uppercut travels slightly higher.}}

**{{buff|Aerial Rising Uppercut keeps a small amount of forward momentum, slightly improving its horizontal distance.}}

**{{change|Slip Counter grants less momentum after an aerial counter. This lowers its recovery potential, but makes it less likely that Mac gets accidentally sent offstage by a counter.}}

**{{change|Slip Counter produces an aesthetic spark upon retaliating.}}

**{{change|When Slip Counter connects, the opponent's knockback is initially slowed before going to normal speed.}}

**{{change|Little Mac has a new [[Final Smash]] called [[Giga Mac Rush]]. Rather than using [[Giga Mac]] as a controllable transformation, Little Mac transforms into his Giga Mac form and rushes forward, and if he comes into contact with an opponent, he unleashes a rush of punches before launching them.}}

Due to his status as being one of the worst characters in the game, Little Mac has been notably buffed in game updates. How these buffs will affect him the long run is yet to be known.

*{{buff|Neutral aerial [[auto-cancel]]s earlier (frame 25 → 16), matching the move's [[interruptibility]].}}

**{{buff|The amount of time Little Mac cannot grab the ledge after performing neutral aerial has been shortened (46 frames → 40).}}

*{{buff|The amount of time Little Mac cannot grab the ledge after performing up aerial has been shortened (73 frames → 66).}}

*{{buff|Neutral attack's first hit has less ending lag (frames 21 → 16).}}

**{{buff|It's now easier to hit multiple times when continuing with Neutral Attack's second hit.}}

*{{buff|Neutral attack's second hit has increased attack range.}}

*{{buff|Neutral attack's third hit has increased attack range.}}

**{{buff|Neutral attack's third hit has less ending lag (frames 27 → 16).}}

*{{buff|Forward tilt connects to itself better.}}

*{{buff|Down tilt has increased attack range.}}

*{{buff|Up smash has longer super armor duration.}}

*{{buff|KO Uppercut has less ending lag (frames 93 → 73).}}

*{{buff|Uncharged Straight Lunge has less ending lag (frames 49 → 44).}}

*{{buff|Jolt Haymaker has increased range.}}

*{{buff|Slip Counter has less ending lag (frames 61 → 55).}}

|neutralname= 

|neutralinfdmg=0.5% (loop), 3% (final hit)

|neutraldesc=A left jab, followed by a right hook, followed by a left uppercut. If the button is mashed, Little Mac will perform an extremely fast flurry of alternating punches, followed by a right uppercut. Holding the attack button will have Little Mac repeat the first hit rapidly. Like in ''Smash 4'', it is one of the fastest attacks in the game, with the first hit coming out on frame 1. As it offers [[Priority#Moves that cannot rebound|anti-rebounding priority]], it can also beat out most weak attacks. As a result, it is an excellent point-blank interrupting tool. The first two hits can [[lock]] floored characters, although this is difficult to perform on most characters due to the move's height.

|ftiltname= 

|ftiltdesc=A {{s|wikipedia|one-two combo}}. The first hit leads into the second hit, which deals excellent knockback that can KO {{SSBU|Mario}} from the edge of [[Final Destination]] at 90%. It also has anti-rebounding priority and the longest range of his tilts, making it useful out of a dash. However, the first hit's angle can cause airborne, light or extremely damaged fighters to be knocked away from the second hit, making the move whiff.

|utiltname= 

|utiltdesc=An overhead arcing backfist. It covers the entirety of Little Mac's body, which allows him to use it as a quick option to punish overhead attacks or rolls. It is Little Mac's best combo initiator in general due to its anti-rebounding priority, low knockback and speed. The back hit combos better due to Mac having less endlag after. Combos include itself at low percents, and [[Rising Uppercut]] or [[KO Uppercut]] at low/mid percents if the opponent is close to him. It can also lead into tilts or smash attacks depending on an opponent's reaction. However, it is unsafe at very low percents, as opponents can act before Little Mac can. It resembles Don Flamenco's Twirling Backhand used during Title Defense Mode in the Wii version of ''Punch-Out!!'', albeit performed vertically instead of horizontally.

|dtiltname= 

|dtiltdesc= A crouching {{s|wikipedia|short straight-punch}}. Like his neutral attack and tilts, it has anti-rebounding priority and has very fast startup. However, it has lost its formidable combo potential from ''Smash 4'' due to its higher ending lag and altered knockback angle, which sends opponents diagonally in front of Little Mac. As a result, it can only combo into tilts at 0%, and its only consistent combos at higher percents are [[Jolt Haymaker]], forward aerial, dashing Rising Uppercut, or KO Uppercut on heavyweights. Otherwise, it is mainly used to force opponents into a landing situation for Mac to capitalize on.

|dashname= 

|dashdesc=A lunging [[wikipedia:Overhand (boxing)|overhand]]. It is extremely fast for a dash attack (frame 7), travels a long distance, and acts as a situational KO option, doing so on Mario at 136% from the edge of Final Destination. However, it is notoriously punishable on shield, and is easily punished with a grab and throw, which puts Little Mac at a severe disadvantage due to his abysmal air game. The first frame has an early hitbox that deals the same damage, but KOs much later.

|fsmashname=Straight Smash

|fsmashupdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|20}}

|fsmashsidedmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|20}}

|fsmashdesc=Steps forward and throws one of three right-handed punch variations, depending on which angle the [[Control stick|control stick]] is tilted.

''Up'': An uppercut. It launches opponents vertically and has the largest hitbox out of all three punch variations, which makes it the easiest to connect while also being a decent anti-air. It deals powerful vertical knockback that KOs Mario at 102%, allowing it to finish off fighters with poor vertical endurance. It also grants super armor on frames 8-15. It resembles Little Mac's Star Punch and One-Star Punch in the NES and Wii versions of ''Punch-Out!!'', respectively.

''Forward'': A cross. It has the highest knockback scaling out of all three punch variations, KOing Mario from center-stage at 89%. This makes it the most reliable out of the three in regard to KOing. It also grants super armor on frames 8-15. It is based on the cross Little Mac hits King Hippo with during the cutscene in which he defeats Hippo in the Wii version of ''Punch-Out!!''

''Down'': A body hook. It deals the most damage out of all three punch variations, but its extremely low knockback scaling makes it unusable for KOing. Its high [[shieldstun]] makes it safer on shield than the other two punch variations, and it deals heavy shield damage, allowing it to deplete more than half a shield. It also grants super armor on frames 9-15.

|usmashname= 

|usmashdesc=A wide uppercut. Its first frame is highlighted by a spark, which acts as a sweetspot that possesses a [[flame]] effect and deals significant shield damage. Its sourspot also makes it useful for aerial protection, thanks to its respectable damage output, high knockback scaling, and hitbox placement. However, it has the highest amount of ending lag out of his grounded moves. Despite its appearance, it also only hits in front of Little Mac, but it reaches high enough to challenge opponents standing on the bottom platforms of [[Battlefield]]. It also grants super armor on frames 8-11.

|dsmashname= 

|dsmashdesc=Spins 180° to throw a quick, downward angled right hook in each direction. It is very fast and acts as a powerful [[semi-spike]] which hits on both sides. Coupled with its long range, it is one of Little Mac's only [[edgeguarding]] options. Like his other smash attacks, it grants super armor (frames 7-10 and 15-17). Unlike most down smashes, both of its hits have the same damage outputs.

|nairname=Weak Jab

|nairdesc=A downward angled straight jab. Due to it hitting on frame 2, it is the fastest neutral aerial in the game. When coupled with its very minimal ending lag, it can be used as a combo breaker of sorts when in the air. However, it has extremely low range, making it risky and difficult to use.

|fairname= 

|fairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5}}

|fairdesc=A hook. It has slight start-up and low damage output, but hits at a semi-spike angle, allowing it to act as a niche [[gimp]]. It can combo out of several of Little Mac's moves, though this is offset by its meager damage. It can combo into Jolt Uppercut, though this is extremely situational.

|bairname= 

|bairdmg=6%

|bairdesc=A backfist. Like his forward aerial, it has a low damage output and hits at a semi-spike angle, but comes out slightly faster and deals 1% more damage.

|uairname= 

|uairdmg=5%

|uairdesc=An upward arcing hook. It is extremely fast for an up aerial (frame 5), though this is significantly offset by its short range, low hitbox duration, and high ending lag. If used while near the ground, it can combo into up tilt and Rising Uppercut at high percents. It appears to be based on the jump Little Mac performs during his victory animation in the Wii version of Punch-Out!!

|dairname= 

|dairdmg=4%

|dairdesc=A downwards palm thrust. The fist hitbox acts as a [[meteor smash]]. It is one of the quickest meteor smashes in the game, but is extremely situational due to its extremely low knockback and damage, with its meteor smash being ineffective against anyone but fast-fallers unless Little Mac footstool jumps on the opponent immediately after. However, it can [[lock]] floored opponents, allowing Mac to finish them with any of his strongest attacks. It will only get a meteor smash kill at 247% at the least.

|grabname= 

|grabdesc=[[wikipedia:Grappling hold#Clinch hold|Clinches]] the opponent. In addition to having average range, Little Mac possesses one of the slowest non-tether grabs in the game. Its range can be increased by performing a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1If8eSLKwI roll cancel boost grab] and it can even be used to [[cross-up]] opponents, although this is difficult to pull off.

|pummelname= 

|pummeldesc=A body hook.

|fthrowname=

|fthrowdesc=Rears his arm back and throws an overhand. Its low knockback scaling and slight endlag makes this move virtually impossible to lead into any combos: its only other utility is dealing damage. Nearby opponents will be launched at a near-perfect vertical trajectory.

|bthrowname=

|bthrowdesc=Spins the opponent around and throws an uppercut. The most damaging out of all of Little Mac's throws, as well as the highest knockback scaling. This is the only move with any KO potential, although it is unimpressive as a KOing option as it KOs Mario starting at 140% from the very edge of Final Destination. Nearby opponents will be launched at a near-perfect vertical trajectory.

|uthrowname=

|uthrowdesc=An uppercut. Nearby opponents will be launched at a near-perfect vertical trajectory. Due to Mac's weak aerial presence, this throw has little use apart from mixups involving forcing opponents to land.

|dthrowname=

|dthrowdesc=A [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling attacks#Double axe handle|double axe handle]]. Its knockback was increased from the previous installment, which makes it much more difficult to lead into combos. Nearby opponents will be launched at a near-perfect vertical trajectory.

|edgedesc=Throws a lunging punch while climbing up the ledge.

|nsdmg=12%/10%/8% (uncharged), 10%/8% (uncharged, reversed), 30% (fully charged), 28% (fully charged, reversed), 35% (KO Uppercut), 13% (midair KO Uppercut)

|nsdesc=Rears his arm back and then throws a dashing cross. It is chargeable, grants 8% [[super armor|heavy armor]] while charging, can be reversed upon release, and moves Little Mac forward. The charge can be cancelled by pressing the shield button. When fully charged, it deals consistent damage throughout the move, lacking a weaker late hit. If the [[Power Meter]] is fully charged, it becomes the '''KO Uppercut''', a fast and extremely powerful leaping uppercut, with the ability to [[unblockable|pierce shields]] and also has enough range to reach through the bottom platform of Battlefield. Despite the name, however, it is not a true [[one-hit KO]], but instead KOs at low to mid percentages (KO's the [[Pichu (SSBU)|lightest character]] starting at 12%, and [[Bowser (SSBU)|the heaviest]] starting at 36%), while also granting super armor on frames 8-9. However, KO Uppercut possesses a considerable amount of ending lag, making it punishable regardless if it hits or not, and the Uppercut is immediately lost if Little Mac holds it for 4 seconds and is then hit by any move that causes tumbling. A midair KO Uppercut, although weaker and blockable/counterable, can also be used as a recovery option.

|ssdesc=An overhand version of the {{s|wikipedia|Superman punch}}. It can be used almost instantly by pressing the special button immediately after first pressing it. Grants brief [[intangibility]] on the ground during startup, and its long hitbox duration allows it to punish moves effectively. It does not render him helpless if used in midair, making it a good horizontal recovery option. However, it can only be used once before landing, making it extremely risky to use predictably due to Little Mac's mediocre recovery.

|usdmg=3% (hit 1), 1% (hits 2 - 5), 3% (hit 6)

|usdesc=A right-handed, jumping corkscrew uppercut, followed immediately by a left-handed uppercut. The first uppercut hits multiple times, whereas the second uppercut hits once and has extremely high knockback. Thanks to Little Mac's excellent traction, it is a very potent [[out of shield]] option, and is also one of his only reliable aerial finishers aside from Jolt Haymaker. It also grants 3 frames of intangibility on start-up, while the grounded version covers a decent amount of vertical distance. Conversely, the aerial version is half as effective at covering vertical distance and granting maneuverability compared to the grounded version, which make it extremely ineffective for recovery. It appears to be based on Little Mac's Three-Star Punch in the Wii version of ''Punch-Out!!''

|dsdmg=1.3× (minimum 10%)

|dsdesc=Assumes a [[wikipedia:Boxing styles and technique#Stances|full crouch stance]] and, if hit, immediately [[counterattack]]s by {{s|wikipedia|slipping}} inside to throw an uppercut. It shoots Little Mac forward during the counterattack, allowing it to hit distant opponents and act as a recovery extended offstage, albeit with high risk. It has one of the fastest startups of any counter, making it an effective defensive option, though it has relatively high ending lag. It appears to be based on Glass Joe's Delayed Right Hook used during Title Defense Mode in the Wii version of ''Punch-Out!!''

|fsdmg=3% (beginning), 2% (beginning, late), 59% (entire)

|fsdesc=Little Mac transforms into his Giga Mac form and rushes forward, attacking any caught opponents with an uppercut. He then proceeds to unleash a rush of punches that concludes with an uppercut. For a Final Smash, it deals a massive amount of damage, and the initial dash can be used as a niche recovery option.

[[File:Little Mac SSBU Skill Preview Extra 1.png|thumb|right|Little Mac performing a KO Uppercut as shown by a Skill Preview in ''Ultimate''.]]

Little Mac has a unique mechanic known as the [[Power Meter]], which is permanently shown above his [[damage meter]]. Dealing damage or receiving damage from opponents will charge the meter; when full, Little Mac's neutral special ([[Straight Lunge]]) is replaced by the [[KO Uppercut]]. KO Uppercut has multiple perks: it can KO almost the entire cast around 35%, has very fast startup, grants [[super armor]] right before the hitbox appears, is [[unblockable]], and cannot be [[counterattack|countered]]. This only applies to the grounded version, as the aerial version is significantly weaker and blockable; however, it grants good recovery distance.

KO Uppercut will replace Straight Lunge until it is used, Little Mac is KO'd, or if he is sent [[tumbling]] 4 seconds after he gains a KO Uppercut.

*Does a fakeout punch against Doc Louis, who stumbles, before they both pose with an arm raised while facing towards the camera.

*Doc Louis bumps Little Mac with his belly before holding up Mac's arm, like a referee would after a boxing match. Little Mac shows an angry expression at the end, though he will eventually show a more neutral look after some time passes.

*Runs and turns his back towards the screen, shuffles his feet, then performs a spinning uppercut while Doc Louis cheers him on.

**''Doc Louis can say any of these at random, depending on which costume and pose.''

! Pose 1 !! Pose 2 !! Pose 3

| "You win, Mac!" || "World Circuit's all yours Mac!" || "Ahh, winnin' feels good, don't it?"

| "Was that a little too easy for ya, son?" || "(in tandem with the [[announcer]]) And the winner is… Little Mac!" || "Way to go, Mac! You're the champ, baby!"

| "Nice work, Mac. You got it all figured out." || "Ya got what it takes, Mac!" || "I think I hear a chocolate bar callin'."

| "I could barely keep my eyes on ya, son." || "You making my eyes water, son." || "Just like old times, huh?"

[[File:Victory! (Little Mac).ogg|thumb|A remix of the theme that plays when the player defeats an opponent in the NES and Wii ''Punch-Out!!'' games.]]

Little Mac fights fighters that are close range martial artists. During the battles, every item except the [[Sandbag]] is disabled. As such, the Sandbag can be hit but will only spawn visual confetti.

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|3||{{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} {{Head|Mii Brawler|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (x4)||[[Arena Ferox]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Battlefield - Super Smash Bros. Brawl}}''||Mii Brawler costume combinations: No headwear and Tracksuit, Ninja Headband and Fighter Uniform, No headwear and Protective Gear, [[Flying Man]] Hat and Flying Man Outfit.

|4||{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Port Town Aero Dive]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|F-Zero|Dream Chaser}}''||

|5||Little Mac {{Head|Little Mac|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Wire}}||Boxing Ring||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Punch-Out!!|Jogging / Countdown}}''||If playing as Wireframe Mac, he faces the default Little Mac {{Head|Little Mac|g=SSBU|s=20px}} instead.

|6||{{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} {{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||Boxing Ring ([[Ω form]])||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong / Donkey Kong Jr. Medley}}''||

Although Little Mac does not appear in the World of Light opening cutscene, he was vaporized and later imprisoned alongside the rest of the fighters (sans {{SSBU|Kirby}}) when Galeem unleashed his beams of light.

Little Mac can be found near a city area blocked through a door. To reach him, the player must first complete the Power Plant sub-area so the door can open.

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! style="width:5%;"|No.

! style="width:5%;"|Image

! Name

! Type

! Power

! Stage

! Music

| 49

| [[File:Little Mac SSBU.png|center|108x108px]]

| {{SSBU|Little Mac}}

| {{color|#dc1029|Attack}}

| 3,300

| [[Boxing Ring]] ([[Ω form]])

| ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Punch-Out!!|Jogging / Countdown}}''

{{-}}

Little Mac's Fighter Spirit can be obtained by completing [[Classic Mode]]. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 500 coins. Unlocking Little Mac in World of Light allows the player to preview the first spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a Fighter Spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. Each Fighter Spirit has an alternate version that replaces them with their artwork in ''Ultimate''.

Additionally, Little Mac makes an appearance as a Primary Spirit as Giga Mac.

Little Mac Spirit.png|932. '''''Little Mac'''''

Giga Mac Spirit.png|933. Giga Mac

==In Spirit battles==

|{{anchor|Ricky}}Ricky

|''The Legend of Zelda series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|{{anchor|Porygon}}[[Porygon]]

|''Pokémon series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|[[Pokémon Stadium]]

|[[File:Teddy.png|center|64x64px]]

|Teddy

|''Earthbound series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|[[File:Giga Mac Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|[[Giga Mac]]

|''Punch-Out!! series''

|•Giant {{SSBU|Little Mac}} {{Head|Little Mac|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|[[File:Doc louis.png|center|64x64px]]

|[[Doc Louis]]

|''Punch-Out!! series''

|•{{SSBU|Little Mac}} {{Head|Little Mac|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeNeutral.png|20px|center|Neutral]]

|[[File:Bald-Bull.png|center|64x64px]]

|Bald Bull

|''Punch-Out!! series''

|•Giant {{SSBU|Little Mac}} {{Head|Little Mac|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|[[File:Piston hondo.png|center|64x64px]]

|Piston Hondo

|''Punch-Out!! series''

|•Giant {{SSBU|Little Mac}} {{Head|Little Mac|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|[[File:Balrog.png|center|64x64px]]

|Balrog

|''Street Fighter series''

|•Giant {{SSBU|Little Mac}} {{Head|Little Mac|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|{{anchor|Urban Champion Fighter}}[[File:Urbanchampionfighter.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Urban Champion series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|•[[Assist Trophy]] Enemies ([[Kapp'n]])

|•Timed battle<br>•Hostile assist trophies will appear after a little while<br>•The enemy doesn't like to jump

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Wrecking Crew Retro Medley}}

|{{anchor|Commander}}[[File:Commander X Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|•[[Assist Trophy]] Enemies ([[Andross]])

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Tunnel Scene - X}}

|{{anchor|Harry}}[[File:Harry teleroboxer.png|center|64x64px]]

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Tunnel Scene - X-Scape}}

SSBUWebsiteLittleMac2.jpg|Punching {{SSBU|Ganondorf}} on [[Coliseum]].

SSBUWebsiteBowser3.jpg|Attacking {{SSBU|Bowser}} on [[Mushroomy Kingdom]].

SSBUWebsiteIncineroar2.jpg|Hit by {{SSBU|Incineroar}} on [[Big Blue]].

SSBUWebsitePikachu6.jpg|Getting slammed by {{SSBU|Pikachu}}’s [[down throw]] in the Boxing Ring.

SSBUWebsiteSnake2.jpg|Getting kicked by {{SSBU|Snake}} on Kalos Pokémon League.

SSBUWebsiteRodin4.jpg|Little Mac struck by [[Rodin]]'s version of After-Burner Kick on the [[Great Plateau Tower]].

===Character Showcase Video===

*Little Mac's Showcase Video has him follow {{SSBU|Wario}}'s [[Wario Bike|motor bike]] while wearing his pink sweatsuit. This is a reference to the ''Punch-Out!!'' series, where Little Mac runs alongside [[Doc Louis]] on his bicycle.

*Little Mac's Classic Mode has a high spawn rate of [[Sandbag]], as a reference to his reveal video where he has a Sandbag in his training ring, as well as usage of similar punching bags by real boxers.

*Little Mac's penultimate battle in Classic Mode is against Donkey Kong, which alludes to their previous bout in the Wii version of ''Punch-Out!!''.

*There's an animation error in Little Mac's [[on-screen appearance]] when facing to the left; before removing his sweatsuit, he will be facing away from the camera. This did not occur in ''Smash 4''.

*Little Mac, {{SSBU|Dr. Mario}}, {{SSBU|Ivysaur}}, {{SSBU|Greninja}}, {{SSBU|Olimar}}, {{SSBU|Ryu}}, {{SSBU|Cloud}}, {{SSBU|Dark Samus}}, and {{SSBU|Ken}} are the only characters to never appear as minions in any Spirit battles.