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{{Infobox Character General
|name=Metroid
|image= [[File:MZM Metroid Artwork.jpg|250px]]
|caption=[[File:MetroidSymbol.svg|50px]]
Official artwork of a Metroid from ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid: Zero Mission}}''.
|universe=''{{uv|Metroid}}''
|firstgame=''{{b|Metroid|game}}'' (1986)
|games=''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|lastappearance= ''{{s|mariowiki|WarioWare Gold}}'' (2018, cameo)
|console= Nintendo Entertainment System (Famicom Disk System)
|species= Metroid
|homeworld    = SR388
|interwiki=metroidwiki
|interwikiname=Metroid Wiki
|interwikipage=Metroid (species)
}}
The '''Metroid''' ({{ja|メトロイド|Metoroido}}, ''Metroid'') is a species of extraterrestrial creature and the namesake creature of the ''{{uv|Metroid}}'' universe.

==Origin==
[[File:M2 Metroid Artwork.png|thumb|left|Official artwork of a Metroid from ''Metroid II: Return of Samus'', which was the basis of the ''Melee'' trophy design.]]
Metroids first appeared in ''{{b|Metroid|game}}'' as an enemy and played a crucial part in the game's storyline, and have since appeared in every ''Metroid'' game since except for ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime Hunters}}''. The creatures are a parasitic species that use their gigantic teeth to drain energy from their prey. They are resistant to most forms of standard weaponry, but are exceptionally weak to cold temperatures, so [[Samus]] can destroy them with her {{s|metroidwiki|Ice Beam}} or {{s|metroidwiki|Ice Missiles}}. If one grabs onto her, the only way for Samus to shake it off is to drop a {{b|bomb|Samus}} while in her {{s|metroidwiki|Morph Ball}} form, which deals damage and detaches it from her.

Metroids are native to the planet {{s|metroidwiki|SR388}}, but their parasitic nature makes them a constant target for Samus's archenemies, the {{s|metroidwiki|Space Pirates}}; they introduced Metroids as invasive species to other planets, such as {{s|metroidwiki|Zebes}} and {{s|metroidwiki|Tallon IV}}. Samus was eventually commissioned by the {{s|metroidwiki|Galactic Federation}} to travel to SR388 and put them into extinction, although she spared [[metroidwiki:Metroid Hatchling|a single hatchling]] that imprinted on her. She returned this specimen to the {{s|metroidwiki|Ceres Space Colony}} for research, where it was subsequently stolen by [[Ridley]]. After his retreat to the Space Pirate base on Zebes, the hatchling was eventually killed by [[Mother Brain]], seemingly leading to the species' total extinction.

However, Samus's actions caused the Metroids' natural prey, the {{s|metroidwiki|X Parasite}}s, to multiply and thrive once more. After being infected by an X Parasite, the Federation saved her life by injecting her with the {{s|metroidwiki|Vaccine "Metroid"}}, which was created using the hatchling's DNA. This procedure infused her with Metroid DNA, giving her characteristics such as immunity to X Parasites and a weakness to cold temperatures. During her mission at the infested {{s|metroidwiki|Biologic Space Labs Research Station}}, she discovered that the Galactic Federation had begun a Metroid breeding program. Upon this discovery, she set the ship on a collision course to SR388 and escaped, destroying the last remaining Metroids upon impact.

In their ''Smash'' appearance, Metroids act the same as they do in the ''Metroid'' series, grabbing players and dealing damage. They can also phase through platforms, similar to Phazon Metroids in ''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''. The form most commonly depicted in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series is the Metroid larva, although other forms have made appearances in the series. The fully-matured [[Queen Metroid]] (using its appearance from ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid: Other M}}'') and Phazon-mutated [[List of SSBB trophies (Metroid series)#Metroid Prime (Core)|Metroid Prime]] have appeared as [[Trophy|trophies]]; a {{s|metroidwiki|Tallon Metroid}} appears as a [[sticker]]; and [[Dark Samus]] (a reincarnated form of the Metroid Prime) is an Assist Trophy in ''SSB4'' and a fully playable character in ''Ultimate''.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
The Metroid was mentioned in Samus's biography.

==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
===Trophy===
The Metroid appears in ''Melee'' as a collectible [[trophy]], unlocked as one of the 200+ trophies that can be collected randomly during normal play, such as in the Trophy Lottery and throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches.

[[File:Metroid Trophy Melee.png|thumb|left|100px|The Metroid trophy from ''Melee''.]]
;Metroid
:''A parasitic life form that can absorb all types of energy, Metroids have strong resistance to most conventional weaponry. To defeat them, Samus Aran had to freeze them with Ice Beam shots and then blast them with missiles. Mochtroids, which look like Metroids, are weaker, with fewer internal nuclei.'' (''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'' 08/89).
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
===As an [[Assist Trophy]]===
[[File:MetroidAssistTrophy.jpeg|thumb|200px|The Metroid as an Assist Trophy in ''Brawl''.]]
Metroid is featured in ''Brawl'' as an Assist Trophy. When a Metroid is released, it will attempt to latch onto an opponent's head, slightly immobilize them, and sap their health. It can be shaken off by moving about rapidly (or with a simple air dodge), upon which it may seek another victim. It moves in a rather inertial way (like [[Super Sonic]] and [[Volt Tackle]]), floating about the stage lazily. It can also pass through walls. The Metroid does [[damage]] much like a faster version of the [[flower]] effect, except that it makes characters flinch; most attacks will be interrupted unless they come out on frame 1. This makes it very difficult to accomplish anything while the Metroid is attached, and it causes [[CPU]] opponents to use their [[up special move]] repeatedly while attempting to recover. However, if recovery moves like [[Spin Attack]] are used repeatedly while a Metroid is latched, they can cause a high amount of vertical movement, possibly even pushing the character past the upper blast line. Like [[Starfy]] and [[Lakitu]], the Metroid can be attacked, but it will only flinch away a little bit and then attempt to find a victim again. If the victim is KO'd, the Metroid will be KO'd as well.

===Trophy===
[[File:Metroid - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|left|100px|The Metroid trophy from ''Brawl''.]]
;Metroid
''A bioengineered life-form found on planet SR388. Metroids attach to organisms and drain life energy. The Galactic Federation commissions Samus to eliminate them, but Space Pirates try to harness their power. One of the few ways Samus can kill Metroids is by shooting them with the Ice Beam and then shattering them with missiles. The Metroid's cry is chilling and indescribable.''

{{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Metroid|console2=GB|game2=Metroid II: Return of Samus}}
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===Stickers===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Stickers
! Name
! Game
! Effect
! Characters
|-
| Metroid
| {{s|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime Pinball}}
| {{SortKey|AttackFreezing+018}}{{EffectIcon|Freezing}} Attack +18
| {{SortKey|All characters}}{{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
|-
| Metroid
| [[Metroid: Zero Mission]]
| {{SortKey|AttackElectric+020}}{{EffectIcon|Electric}} Attack +20
| {{SortKey|Samus Zero Suit Samus}}{{Head|Samus|g=SSBB|s=16px|l=Samus (SSBB)}}{{Head|ZeroSuitSamus|g=SSBB|s=16px|l=Zero Suit Samus (SSBB)}}
|}
{{StickerPicBox|Metroid|Metroid Pinball}}
{{StickerPicBox|Metroid|Metroid: Zero Mission}}

==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
===As an Assist Trophy===
The Metroid returns in both versions of the game as an Assist Trophy, functioning the same as in ''Brawl''.

===In [[Smash Run]]===
[[File:Metroid Smash Run.jpg|thumb|250px|A Metroid in Smash Run.]]
Metroids appear as enemies, exhibiting the same behavior of their Assist Trophy incarnation. True to the {{uv|Metroid}} series, they can be defeated more easily with [[Freezing|ice]] attacks.

===In [[Smash Tour]]===
A Metroid can appear as a random event. It wanders around the board and steals stat boosts from the first player that touches it: whoever catches it can then retrieve the stolen stats.
Retrieving one's own stolen stats is one of the [[List_of_challenges_(SSB4-Wii_U)|Challenges]].
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===Trophy===
[[File:MetroidTrophyWiiU.png|100px|thumb|left|Trophy in ''for Wii U''.]]
[[File:MetroidTrophy3DS.png|100px|thumb|Trophy in ''for 3DS''.]]
;Metroid
:{{Flag|ntsc}} ''First discovered on planet SR388, this floating life-form grows by absorbing the energy around it. It is incredibly durable but extremely weak to cold. In Smash Bros., a Metroid will grab a rival by the head and drain energy. If you get grabbed, shake it off by pressing left and right!''
:{{Flag|pal}} ''Mysterious floating life-forms, discovered on the planet SR388, that absorb energy from other living beings. They're tough, except when they're cold. In this game, they'll try to attach themselves to fighters' heads and drain their energy. Press all the buttons you can to shake them off!''
:{{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Metroid (08/1987)|console2=GB|game2=Metroid II: Return of Samus (11/1991)}}
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[[File:QueenMetroidTrophyWiiU.png|100px|thumb|left|Queen Metroid Trophy.]]
;Queen Metroid
:{{Flag|ntsc}} ''Have you ever met people who thought Metroid was the name of the game's heroine? Adding Queen to the title would just make it worse. But if you show them what a Queen Metroid REALLY looks like, they won't make that mistake again in a hurry. Metroids are fearsome creatures, and the queen is the nastiest of the lot.''
:{{Flag|pal}} ''Have you ever met people who thought "Metroid" was the name of the game's heroine? Putting "Queen" in front might just make it worse. But if you show them what a Queen Metroid REALLY looks like, they won't make that mistake again in a hurry. Metroids are fearsome creatures, and the Queen is the nastiest of the lot.''
:{{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Metroid II: Return of Samus (11/1991)|console2=Wii|game2=Metroid: Other M (08/2010)}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===As an Assist Trophy===
[[File:SSBUWebsiteIceClimbers2.jpg|thumb|[[Ice Climbers]] attacking a Metroid in ''Ultimate''.]]
The Metroid returns once again as an Assist Trophy, functioning the same as in the previous installments. However, it can now be defeated with [[ Freezing|freezing attacks]], like in Smash Run. [[Training Mode]] describes its Assist Trophy: ''Latches on to an opponent and steals their energy. It can be killed if frozen.''

The Metroid larva, using its official artwork from ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid: Samus Returns}}'', appears as a [[Spirits (characters)|Spirit]].
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===Spirit===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Cost !! Ability !! Series
|-
| 277 || [[File:Metroid Spirit.png|center|108x108px]] || Metroid || [[File:SpiritTypeSupport.png|20px|center|Support]] || ★★★ || 2 || KOs Heal Damage || ''Metroid'' Series
|}
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
MetroidAssist.jpg|Official render in ''Brawl''.
SSB4 - Metroid.jpg|Metroid in ''SSB4''.
SSB4 - Metroid and Pit.jpg|{{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}} about to kick {{SSB4|Pit}} with the Metroid latched onto him.
Metroid Assist Trophy (SSBU).png|Official render in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>

==Trivia==
[[File:HiddenMr.Saturn.png|thumb|A Mr. Saturn sprite is hidden in the texture for the Metroid in ''Brawl''.]]
*The Metroid trophy in ''Melee'' has an image hidden within the interior of its "shell", which can be viewed with proper manipulation of the Gallery's camera; the texture shows the image of a lab station in the Ceres Space Station in ''Super Metroid'', with the infant Metroid also visible.
*A small [[Mr. Saturn]] [http://earthboundcentral.com/2009/10/hidden-mr-saturn-sprite-in-brawl/ sprite] is hidden in the texture of the Metroid Assist Trophy in ''Brawl''. It cannot be seen in-game.
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