Editing Palutena's Guidance

[[File:Pit Smash Taunt.png|thumb|350px|Palutena's Guidance during a match between Pit and Palutena.]] '''Palutena's Guidance''' is [[Pit]]'s [[Smash Taunt]], performed on [[Palutena's Temple]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. When it is activated, a conversation is initiated about an opponent Pit is facing, in the same fashion as [[Snake]]'s [[Codec Conversations]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.

The Smash Taunt can be activated by Pit on Palutena's Temple. During the match, the player must press the [[Taunt|down taunt]] button for one frame. When this is done successfully, Pit will perform a crouching animation for five seconds, during which time he is immobile. As long as this animation completes without interruption, a conversation will begin. The Smash Taunt can only be done once per match, even if it was unsuccessful due to the animation's interruption.

Pit's Smash Taunt references various conversations that he could have with Palutena throughout ''Kid Icarus: Uprising''; in addition to reusing the same artwork for the conversation boxes, the conversations feature a light-hearted, comical tone from the game, complete with occasional points where the two break the fourth wall.

In addition to Palutena and Pit, ''Kid Icarus'' character [[Viridi]] appears in several of the conversations, also utilizing her artwork from ''Kid Icarus Uprising''. In a handful of conversations, namely the one about him, the {{SSBU|Ice Climbers}}, and {{SSBU|Wolf}}, Dark Pit also joins in. In ''Wii U'', [[Chrom]] joins in on the conversation regarding {{SSB4|Robin}}, using his portrait from ''Fire Emblem Awakening''. In ''Ultimate'', [[Alucard]] makes a cameo during {{SSBU|Richter}}’s conversation, using his portrait from ''Symphony of the Night'', and having an echo effect on his voice similar to the one heard in the same game.

Palutena's Guidance returns in ''Ultimate'', with new conversations for returning veterans that were not present in ''Smash 4'', ''Smash 4''{{'}}s [[Downloadable content|downloadable]] fighters, and ''Ultimate'' newcomers. The majority of conversations for returning characters that were present in ''Smash 4'' are recycled, but six recieve new conversations: {{SSBU|Link}}, {{SSBU|Zelda}}, {{SSBU|Sheik}}, {{SSBU|Ganondorf}}, {{SSBU|Ike}} and {{SSBU|Robin}}.

* Pit / Dark Pit: Antony Del Rio (English), Minami Takayama (Japanese)

* Palutena: Brandy Kopp (English), Aya Hisakawa (Japanese)

* Viridi: Hynden Walch (English, ''SSB4''), Dayci Brookshire, (English, ''Ultimate''), Makiko Ohmoto (Japanese)

* Chrom: Matthew Mercer (English), Tomokazu Sugita (Japanese)

* Alucard: Yuri Lowenthal (English), Ryōtarō Ōkiayu (Japanese)

:'''Viridi:''' When [[Mario]] first fought Bowser, I hear he had to use an {{s|mariowiki|axe}} to chop down a rope bridge and drop the big guy.

:'''Palutena:''' I wonder if his [[Bowser (SSB4)|father]] bought him that {{s|mariowiki|Junior Clown Car}}. It's decked out with all sorts of bells and whistles.

:'''Palutena:''' That's one of the Koopalings, <name of Koopaling>.{{NTSC}}/That's one of Bowser's Minions, <name of Bowser's Minion>. {{PAL}}

Note: Although the exact same voice clip is used for Pit's line about feeling bad for the Koopalings in both versions, the text either says 'kind of' or 'kinda', depending on which version is played.

Viridi's remarks about the mysterious relationship between Bowser and the Koopalings refers to Nintendo's changing stance on the characters. The Koopalings were initially referred to as Bowser's children in ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros. 3}}'', but this background was later discarded and the Koopalings are currently classified as captains of his army.

:'''Pit:''' Good thing that's not the case. I'd be no match for an F-Zero machine or an [[Arwing]].

Note: When Pit and Palutena mention Charizard being short in the flight department, it's a reference to how Charizard couldn't learn the move {{iw|bulbapedia|Fly|move}} in ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Red and Blue}}'', though it has been quite capable of flight in every game and piece of media after.

:'''Palutena:''' Now where did you disappear to after the fight with {{s|icaruspedia|Hades}}?

 

:'''Pit:''' Looks like it's me vs DK.

:'''Palutena:''' Let's take things one step at a time, Pit. These two may seem like a duo, but they're actually a trio! Together, they're known as "Duck Hunt." {{NTSC}}/Let's take things one step at a time, Pit. These two might be called the Duck Hunt Duo, but in some ways it's kinda like they're a trio. {{PAL}}

:'''Palutena:''' Listen, just be careful. You could get [[Duck_Hunt_(SSB4)/Up_smash|shot]] [[Duck_Hunt_(SSB4)/Down_smash|out of]] [[Duck_Hunt_(SSB4)/Forward_smash|nowhere]].

:'''Pit:''' Falco Lombardi! Ace pilot on the [[Star Fox]] team! Great Jumper!

:'''Palutena:''' ...Exactly. {{SSB4|Captain Falcon}}'s already got the falcon motif. Falco looks more like a pheasant to me.

:'''Palutena:''' Falco used to be the leader of a galactic gang, so you can expect him to be good in a fight.  

:'''Palutena:''' Watch out for long-range attacks like his [[Reflector]] shot and [[Blaster]].

:'''Viridi:''' That was a terrible {{s|lylatwiki|General Pepper}}, Pit.

:'''Pit:''' (as {{s|lylatwiki|Peppy Hare}}) "Everybody, stay alert!"

Note: Viridi's statement that there are many different Ganondorfs is only partially correct. While there have been various different Links and Zeldas throughout the series, there have only been two different Ganondorfs: One that has remained the same individual across the series' diverging timelines while appearing in either his Gerudo form or his demonic form, and another that has appeared exclusively in ''The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures'' hundreds of years after Ganondorf's death in ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''. This may also refer to the versions of Ganon from said diverging timelines, who have evolved differently based on the events occurring in their respective timelines. This is corrected in the ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' version of the conversation.

:'''Palutena:''' He's a heavyweight and has the ability to fly. And his hammer attack is no joke. But every fighter has a weakness. For example, when King Dedede throws a spiky [[Gordo]], you can hit it right back at him. If you can eliminate him by reflecting the Gordo, that will count as your [[KO]].

:'''Viridi:''' Oh, that part's easy. Just keep whaling on him. Then we'll see who's stronger: that little puffball... or Kirby!

Note: This conversation references the fact that both ''[[Kid Icarus]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' were released in 1986 in Japan. Pit's confusion with Viridi's remarks references ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'', where the character openly dislikes the human species due to them often destroying the ecosystems around them.

Note: While Viridi's inflection in her last line suggests sarcasm, Lucina does not have a deep sense of humor within ''Fire Emblem Awakening''; her profile states that she is "the least likely to get a joke", and in some of her support conversations, others often make remarks of her stern personality, such as {{s|fireemblemwiki|Inigo}} referring to her as [http://serenesforest.net/wiki/index.php/Awakening_Supports/Lucina_Inigo "so darn grim"] and {{s|fireemblemwiki|Cynthia}} saying she needs to [http://serenesforest.net/wiki/index.php/Awakening_Supports/Lucina_Cynthia  "loosen up".]

Note: This conversation references The Year of Luigi, a promotional advertising campaign where Nintendo celebrated Luigi's 30th anniversary since his debut in ''[[Mario_(universe)#Mario_Bros.|Mario Bros.]]''

Additionally, the earlier half of this taunt bears a striking similarity to that of Snake's Codec message of Mario in the previous game.

:'''All:''' [[Down aerial|HARD KNUCKLE]]!

Notes: Unlike most other guidances, Mega Man's guidance directly lists out the majority of his moveset in ''Smash Bros'', which are all special weapons gained from the Robot Masters in the original ''Mega Man'' games.

Note: This is mentioning the fact that most of the time, when Meta Knight is defeated in a ''Kirby'' game, his mask shatters, revealing a face quite similar to Kirby's.

:'''Viridi:''' Listen to Mr. Tough Guy here! That's pretty presumptuous that this fight's already in the bag!

:'''Palutena:''' But Viridi's right. You can't underestimate this foe. The Mii Brawler is far from being "unarmed." Those fists are weapons in and of themselves. They pack a real punch, so you could watch out for even straightforward moves like the [[side smash]].

:'''Pit:''' Ok. Ok. No talking trash about any of my opponents. At least not until after the fight!

:'''Pit:''' So the stance they take when firing tells me where they're aiming.

Note: Viridi's last line is a reference to the [[Wii Remote]] and to how the [[Wii]] console was originally named "Revolution". Additionally, in ''Ultimate'', Palutena's line about the backpack is replaced with Pit dropping a simple "huh", though it was originally still in tact.

Note: Pit references the Shadow Bugs from ''Brawl''{{'}}s Subspace Emissary as a nod to Mr. Game & Watch's role in the mode; according to [[Masahiro Sakurai]], the Shadow Bugs are a mysterious substance that can be extracted from Mr. Game & Watch, which allowed [[Tabuu]] to create a majority of the members of the Subspace Army. Despite what Viridi says, a Judge with 9 does not actually KO an opponent immediately, but it does still have high knockback and damage.

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

Note: The conversations about Olimar and [[Alph]] are identical, hence Pit not referring to them by name. Alph is the only alternate character (that isn't a simple gender swap) whose Guidance conversation isn't different from the main character's.

Note: Palutena's talk about Pit's wings is an allusion to [[icaruspedia:Magnus and the Dark Lord|Chapter 2]] of ''{{s|icaruspedia|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}'', in which Palutena speculates on the tastiness of barbecued angel wings while he flies through a lightning storm.

Note: Pit saying that he has fought Palutena before references [[icaruspedia:Palutena's Temple (chapter)|Chapter 20]] of ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'', where he is tasked with defeating Palutena after she is possessed by the {{s|icaruspedia|Chaos Kin}}. The ending of the conversation references not only Pit's Smash Taunt, but also Palutena's role in ''Brawl''; as part of Pit's previous Final Smash, [[Palutena's Army]], Palutena would summon multiple centurions to attack Pit's opponents. In addition, with Palutena having completely different custom moves (rather than mere variations), hints about her overall would likely prove inaccurate.

Note: Pit pronounces R.O.B. as three separate letters, unlike how Palutena and the [[announcer]] pronounce it as a full name. Pit's nickname for R.O.B., "Mr. HVC-012", is a reference to the product number of R.O.B. in Japan.

[[File:pitsdowntauntchrom.PNG|right|thumb|Chrom's appearance in the conversation about Robin.]]

Note: Contrary to what Palutena says, Chrom actually can learn Aether in ''Fire Emblem Awakening'', as part of his basic skill set as a {{s|fireemblemwiki|Great Lord}}; however, the animation in the class with his signature weapon Falchion doesn't include a vertical jump like Ike's, explaining the quote. Viridi's remarks about Chrom being similar to Ike also reference the reason for Chrom's exclusion from the game; after the reveal of Lucina and Robin as playable characters, [[Masahiro Sakurai]] stated that Chrom was ultimately not included as a playable character because he believed the sword-wielding character would end up being too similar to either Marth or Ike. Palutena's quip of Chrom taking a nap before his appearance in this conversation is a reference to one of his {{s|fireemblemwiki|Barracks}} quotes on what he does during his free time.

:'''Viridi:''' Yes, she's the keeper of the {{s|mariowiki|Comet Observatory}} and mother of the [[Luma]]s.

Note: This conversation references confusion that sometimes occurs amongst players who frequently call the protagonists by the series' name, particularly with [http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/link-zelda-confusion-what-if-zelda-was-a-girl some referring to Link as Zelda]. Additionally, the Japanese version has Viridi comment on Pit's name not being Palutena per the franchise's name (パルテナの鏡, ''Mirror of Palutena'')

Note: Pit and Palutena commenting on Sheik's true identity and Viridi not taking them seriously could be a subtle reference to the legacy of ''Ocarina of Time''. While it is common knowledge in modern times that Sheik is actually Zelda — partially due to their playability in the ''Smash Bros.'' series itself — Sheik's identity is technically one of ''Ocarina of Time'''s biggest spoilers, revealed late in the game between the second-last and last dungeons.

:'''Pit:''' (with an accent) Makes us look like a buncha jokers.

:'''Pit:''' (with an accent) Let's not lose our heads, though!

Note: Pit's unfamiliarity with Shulk references how the ''[[Xenoblade (universe)|Xenoblade]]'' series was the newest game universe to be introduced to ''Smash 4'' (and the fact that his universe was completely absent from ''Brawl'' due to not being released until over two years later); it could also reference how ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'' was released before ''Xenoblade Chronicles'' in North America. Also, Pit's lines reference some of Reyn's battle quotes from ''Xenoblade Chronicles''.

:'''Palutena:''' Just keep your cool and don't lose focus. You can stop Spin Attacks using your Orbitars or Bow.

:'''Palutena:''' It's probably because he looks like he jumped [[wikipedia:Cel shading|out of a cartoon]].

:'''Viridi:''' Snap out of it, Pit! You have a fight to focus on. Here's the deal: Toon Link is quick but lighter than Regular Link.

Note: Pit's knowledge of Mr. Resetti may be a reference to his role as an [[Assist Trophy]] in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|the previous game]]. Additionally, the Japanese dialogue mentions how the Villager's name is the first one in ''Smash Bros.'' to be written in {{s|wikipedia|hiragana}}.

:'''Palutena:''' That's to be expected. For his [[Final Smash]], he munches {{s|mariowiki|Nasty Garlic}} and transforms into his super-antihero alter ego...[[Wario-Man]]!

Note: Palutena is referencing Wario's first appearance as Wario-Man in ''{{s|mariowiki|WarioWare: Touched!}}'' — however, Wario-Man's first appearance was actually ''{{s|mariowiki|WarioWare: Twisted!}}''. Also, TMI is an abbreviation for "too much information".

Note: Viridi saying that "Angels are nothing more than divine interns." and Pit saying "Angels are messengers of the gods!" is a reference to when Pit asked Palutena if all gods had angels like Palutena had Pit.

Note: The Wii Fit Trainer is the only character with an alternate costume that changes that character's gender whose Guidance conversation for said alternate costume is unique.

Note: This conversation is similar to Snake's Codec when performed on Yoshi as in both conversations the characters in the conversation question on how Yoshi lays eggs even if it is male.

:'''Palutena:''' Anyway, Zero Suit Samus is a difficult target to hit. Keep your attack sure and ready.

===Downloadable fighters===

Characters available as [[downloadable content]] use a generic Guidance conversation, presumably to avoid having to repeatedly bring in the characters' voice actors for new lines each time a new character is added. The generic conversation was discovered at launch in [http://vocaroo.com/i/s0KivwmAoIq3 the game's] [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm25168286 sound files]. The conversation consists of Pit, Palutena, and Viridi briefly discussing an unknown fighter. Unused and inaccessible through normal play at first, it was confirmed to be a placeholder conversation for additional fighters on April 15th, 2015, with the release of the first DLC character, [[Mewtwo]], though [[Bayonetta]]'s reveal trailer had Palutena give Pit information on her.  

:'''Pit:''' Who is THAT?

:'''Palutena:''' I have no data on this fighter. I can't believe it!

 

 

 

 

 

:'''Pit:''' I wonder why Bayonetta hunts angels.

Note: Palutena calling Bayonetta a "wearer of questionable outfits" is likely based on her default clothes being made entirely of her own hair, which also exposes parts of her body when using Wicked Weaves ingame (which is heavily censored in ''Smash Bros.''). Viridi's statement of asking Pit to "just wiggle around" out of her combos may jokingly reference the derisive "Just [[SDI]]" meme that appeared in response to complaints about Bayonetta in ''Smash 4'', as SDI is the one of the most effective methods to escape Bayonetta's aerial strings.

:'''Pit:''' Woah! It's Chrom!

:'''Palutena:''' He's the prince of the Halidom of Ylisse... and the descendant of the Hero-King [[Marth]].

:'''Pit:''' Falchion. Falchion. That word makes no sense!

:'''Pit:''' If Chrom can fight Marth using a weaker sword, Chrom must be stronger.  

Note: Palutena referring to Chrom's sword as simply "Falchion" in opposition to Marth's Exalted Falchion and Lucina's Parallel Falchion was originally "Sealed Sword Falchion" in the Japanese version, which is what Chrom's sword prior to its upgrade is called in ''Awakening''. The localization of ''Awakening'' changed it to simply Falchion, and ''Ultimate'' followed suit with this.

:'''Pit:''' Now that I know Cloud's tricks, this one's in the bag! / Not a problem! We're playing Stamina mode!

Note: Pit's last line will change depending on whether or not the player is currently in a Stamina match.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xr2zPiBZzXQ Cloud's guidance (Stamina)]</ref> Also, contrary to Palutena's claims, Cloud never made it into SOLDIER; due to a traumatic event, he adopted the memories from Zack Fair, a friend of his who was an actual SOLDIER 1st Class.

:'''Pit:''' For Nohr! For Hoshido! I make my own fate!

:'''Viridi:''' When you're fighting Corrin, watch out for Dragon Fang. Corrin transforms into a dragon to attack. It's not pretty.

Note: The beginning of this Guidance directly breaks the fourth wall of players having the option to choose three story paths in ''Fire Emblem Fates'': ''Birthright'', ''Conquest'', and ''Revelation''.

:'''Palutena:''' Actually, that's Princess Daisy, princess of {{s|mariowiki|Sarasaland}}. She was kidnapped by a space alien named {{s|mariowiki|Tatanga}}, but Mario rescued her.

:'''Pit:''' You know her?  

:'''Pit:''' No wonder she looks like Samus.  

:'''Palutena:''' Ganon has taken many forms throughout the ages. This form of Ganondorf is known as the Great King of Evil. He's a Gerudo warlock. The Gerudo are a desert tribe consisting mostly of women, but once every 100 years, a man is born to the Gerudo. Ganondorf is said to be that man.  

:'''Palutena:''' Anyway, Ganon gets sealed away. Is resurrected. Rinse and repeat ad infinitum. The end.  

:'''Viridi:''' Link is said to be a different in each incarnation, but some people think Ganondorf is the same person born over and over again.  

:'''Pit:''' The ultimate evil that can't be killed. No wonder he's called the Calamity.  

Note: Though Ganondorf's appearance in ''Ultimate'' is based on his incarnation in ''Ocarina of Time'', Pit directly calls him "the Calamity, the ultimate evil that can't be killed". This is a direct reference to {{s|zeldawiki|Calamity Ganon}}, a primal form of Ganondorf which acts as the main antagonistic force in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild}}'', who can only be sealed away with the divine power of the Goddess.

Note: Pit's comment on the Ice Climbers being "kicked out of ''Smash'' for illegal teaming" is likely a reference to their exclusion from ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', as the 3DS version could not handle the mechanics of the two-in-one fighter.

:'''Viridi:''' He's basically either a mercenary or a hero.  

Note: The reference to "mercenary" was "[[fireemblem:Ranger (Path of Radiance)|Ranger]]" in the Japanese version, which was Ike's base class in ''Path of Radiance'' ([[fireemblem:Hero|Hero]] being Ike's base class in ''Radiant Dawn''). [[fireemblem:Mercenary|Mercenary]] is a similar class in most other games that usually promotes to Hero, but it does not exist in ''Path of Radiance'' or ''Radiant Dawn''.

Note: While Pit says 'That tiger's on fire!', the in-game text erroneously says ''''That's''' tiger's on fire!'

:'''Pit:''' Uh, are you guys seeing this? This girl (♀)/guy (♂) can transform herself (♀)/himself (♂) into an octopus!

==={{SSBU|Isabelle}}===

:'''Pit:''' That poor dog looks lost! I'll check its collar.  

:'''Palutena:''' That's Isabelle! She has bells on her head. That's why she Isabelle! Her day job is assistant to the mayor of some town. I hear she's the town's hardest worker. She's also cute, courageous, and modest, which is why everyone loves her!

:'''Pit:''' No. One. Did. If Isabelle has so much going for her, why is she fighting in Smash?  

:'''Palutena:''' Yeah, it seems like a weird choice. Maybe she just wants to get some exercise.  

:'''Pit:''' There's gotta be less violent ways to get your blood pumping.  

Note: Palutena refers to Isabelle as "'''she Isabelle'''" rather than "'''she's Isabelle'''". This is most likely a pun to '''she is a bell''' due to the fact that she wears bells on her head. In Japanese, the joke is instead related to the fact that she is a {{s|wikipedia|Shih Tzu}}; "{{ja|シーズー犬だから、しずえ。|Shīzū ken dakara, Shizue.}}"

Note: Contrary to Palutena's statement, Ken has never possessed the Dark Hado. However she may be referring to his brainwashed transformation known as Violent Ken which actually uses M. Bison's Psycho Power instead of the Dark Hado.

:'''Palutena:''' That's the leader of the {{s|mariowiki|Kremlings}}, King K. Rool.

Note: According to Leigh Loveday (writer of the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series) on Rareware.com's former "scribes" column, K. Rool's motivation for stealing the banana hoard is either that he wants Donkey Kong to starve to death so that he can occupy his "cosy treehouse pad," or perhaps that he simply likes bananas.<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20020805184158/rareware.com/the_site/talk_to_us/scribes/aug25_99/aug25_99.html</ref> The latter explanation is supported in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' manual which states the Kremlings coveted the Bananas for their nutritional value, and contradicted in ''{{s|mariowiki|DK: Jungle Climber}}'' where K. Rool states that he despises bananas.

Note: "OP" is a common slang word in gaming that means "overpowered". In this case, the Master Sword powers up in the presence of Calamity Ganon in ''Breath of the Wild''. However, Palutena notes that ''Ultimate'''s Ganondorf is from a different game (''Ocarina of Time''), and thus this mechanic would not work. Regardless, Ganondorf's weakness to the Master Sword is a common story mechanic, and traditionally deals the final blow to Ganondorf in the ''Legend of Zelda'' series.

:'''Palutena:''' That's Lucas. He's from Tazmily Village. Just like Ness, he uses PSI. He might be the most introverted opponent you've ever fought.

:'''Viridi:''' SHOW NO MERCY! Launch this crybaby to the stars!

==={{SSBU|Pichu}}===

:'''Pit:''' Awwwww! It's a baby Pikachu!

:'''Palutena:''' That's Pichu. It's the form before it evolves into Pikachu. Pichu is still learning to harness its electrical power, so it takes damage whenever it uses electricity.

:'''Pit:''' Just looking at Pichu makes me want to cheer it on. You can do it, Pichu! Kick his butt!

:'''Palutena:''' Pichu might be cute, but don't underestimate it. Its small stature allows it to move very quickly. Look out for grabs after it dashes.

:'''Pit:''' Why is it that smaller fighters are always fast?

:'''Palutena:''' You'll understand when you grow up, Pit. One day, you'll wake up unable to do things you could in the past.

:'''Pit:''' That's...depressing. Ohhhhhhhh. Is that what it's like for you, Lady Palutena?

:'''Palutena:''' Don't make me smite you.

:'''Pit:''' That little twerp is bossing those Pokémon around!

:'''Palutena:''' That's the Pokémon Trainer. Looks like you'll be fighting Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard today.

:'''Viridi:''' All the original starters? This fighter is a fan of the classics!

:'''Pit:''' Do you think Pokémon get claustrophobic being trapped in those little balls?

:'''Palutena:''' I hear [[Poké Ball]]s are much bigger on the inside.

:'''Viridi:''' But what about the weak Pokémon who get left in their balls and forgotten? I mean, everyone has, like, hundreds of them in their [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Storage System|Box]].

:'''Pit:''' Huh... I never thought about— PikaPit! NOOOOOOOO!

:'''Palutena:''' Now, Pit, I'm sure those abandoned Pokémon are all playing together at a farm upstate.

:'''Viridi:''' Anyway, commanding three Pokémon is really tricky. Pay attention to the trainer's patterns and tendencies, and find a way to exploit them.

Note: Pit calling the Pokémon Trainer a "{{s|bulbapedia|twerp}}" is most likely a reference to how [[bulbapedia:Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]] refers to [[bulbapedia:Ash Ketchum|Ash]] and his friends in the ''Pokémon'' anime. Palutena's somewhat morbid reference to the Pokémon playing together at a 'farm upstate' is a common phrase used to delicately tell children that their animal has passed away or had to be put down.

===={{SSBU|Squirtle}}====

:'''Pit:''' Is that a Squirtle?

:'''Palutena:''' The Tiny Turtle Pokémon.

:'''Viridi:''' Mmm... I have a sudden craving for tiny turtle stew.

:'''Pit:''' What is wrong with you?

:'''Palutena:''' Squirtle is one of the first Pokémon you can get! And this time around, Squirtle has more water moves in its arsenal.

:'''Pit:''' Getting a little wet doesn't bother me!  

:'''Palutena:''' Don't underestimate water, Pit. With enough force and precision, it becomes a blade that can cut through anything.

:'''Pit:''' You're right. All these fighters are here for a reason. I can't let my guard down against anyone!

:'''Palutena:''' When Squirtle charges at you with its shell, guard, and then counterattack when it's up in the air.

:'''Pit:''' That's {{iw|bulbapedia|Bulbasaur|Pokémon}}! ...Or is it [[Venusaur]]?

:'''Viridi:''' It's Ivysaur. The Pokémon's form before it evolves into Venusaur.

:'''Pit:''' I know I'm supposed to fight it, but I gotta say, it's pretty stinkin' cute.

:'''Viridi:''' Cute and deadly! Ivysaur's [[Vine Whip]] is as versatile as it is dangerous. It can be used like a whip as the name implies, but it can also grab opponents. It can even be used to grab onto ledges in a pinch!

:'''Pit:''' I see. Hey, I'm really grateful for all the info, Viridi, but where's Lady Palutena?

:'''Viridi:''' Who cares? Palutena doesn't know squat about plants! This is where I shine! Where was I? Oh, the Vine Whip has a deceptively long reach. And don't forget about [[Bullet Seed]] as well!

:'''Pit:''' Um... Who's this guy with the chain whip?

:'''Palutena:''' That would be Richter Belmont.

:'''[[Alucard]]:''' Pardon the interruption.

:'''Pit:''' GAH! Don't sneak up on us like that!  

:'''Palutena:''' Ahh, Alucard. Hello! Pit, meet Alucard. He's the son of Count Dracula.

:'''Pit:''' Dracula's your dad?! That's so cool! Hey, do you have fangs? Are they sharp?

:'''Viridi:''' Pit! That's pretty personal. And do you really want to bring up blood-sucking fangs?

:'''Pit:''' What are you... Oh no! You're not here to suck my blood, are you? I need it!

:'''Alucard:''' No, I don't like the taste. And my mother taught me not to cause suffering. My father chose another path, and so I've sworn to stop him. Richter here is the descendant of a man who shared my burden. He has a strong sense of justice and is an honest man. But that in turn makes him easy to manipulate. He was once cursed by the dark priest Shaft who used him as a puppet to control Dracula's Castle.

:'''Pit:''' So you're saying he's kind of...uh...simple?

:'''Viridi:''' Don't throw stones if you live in a glass house, Pit. I very much doubt that YOU could effectively run a castle.

:'''Alucard:''' In any case, Richter is a formidable opponent. Underestimating him would be your undoing.

:'''Palutena:''' Alucard, do you also intend to participate?

:'''Alucard:''' I am merely here to assist Richter...and anyone else who calls upon me.

:'''Pit:''' RIDLEY CONFIRMED!

:'''Palutena:''' Uh, yes, that's Ridley. Samus's archnemesis.

:'''Pit:''' I never thought I'd have to fight an alien space dragon in Smash...

:'''Viridi:''' Kirby's a space alien too, ya know! Jury's still out on him being a dragon, though.

:'''Palutena:''' Ridley may look like a mindless killing machine, but he's exceedingly intelligent. He's also the leader of the ruthless Space Pirates.

:'''Pit:''' So what's the story behind him and Samus?

:'''Palutena:''' Ridley killed Samus's parents when she was young.

:'''Pit:''' That's messed up!

:'''Palutena:''' Samus and Ridley first fought in the depths of [[Norfair]] on [[Planet Zebes]]. They crossed paths again when Ridley stole the Baby Metroid. [[Meta Ridley]] was made through genetic engineering and cybernetic enhancements. Omega Ridley is the one infused with Phazon... Neo-Ridley was born when an X parasite absorbed Ridley's genes. And yet another Ridley was created by cloning cells found on Samus's suit!

:'''Pit:''' You sure know a lot about Ridley. And none of it is about how to fight him!

:'''Viridi:''' There's also a robot version of Ridley. He built it himself which officially makes him a narcissist.  

:'''Pit:''' Is that canon?

:'''Palutena:''' Canon or not, all of these Ridleys shared the same fate— they were all defeated by Samus.

:'''Pit:''' Not surprising. Samus is a beast!

:'''Palutena:''' So is Ridley. Mind the sharp barb on his tail.

Note: Pit's declaration of "Ridley confirmed!" may be a nod to Ridley's consistent popularity as a potential fighter since the first ''Smash Bros.'' Pit saying "Is that canon?" may be referring to the fact that Viridi's information (Ridley building Mecha Ridley) has been previously mentioned only in obscure online supplemental materials for ''Metroid: Zero Mission''<ref>http://metroid.jp/metroid_version2/development/faq2.html#stage02</ref>; alternatively, he may be questioning Viridi's claim that Ridley is "officially [...] a narcissist". Finally, Proteus Ridley, a version of Ridley where he was regenerating his organics during his Meta Ridley form, is the only incarnation of Ridley not mentioned in the conversation.

:'''Pit:''' This guy (♂) / girl (♀) with the heavy-lookin' coat is...

:'''Palutena:''' Robin.

:'''Pit:''' Oh, that's right. Chrom's friend!

:'''Viridi:''' Really? Just Chrom's friend?

:'''Pit:''' And his...tactical...person?

:'''Viridi:''' Seriously? Tactician.

:'''Palutena:''' Robin is a master tactician who can use both tomes and Levin Swords. But Robin's attacks have limits on how many times they can be used. When Robin discards the sword or a book, it's time to be aggressive.

:'''Pit:''' Uh... You don't think a "master tactician" will see that coming?

:'''Palutena:''' Probably, but losing the Levin Sword puts Robin at a major disadvantage, so do your best to capitalize.

:'''Pit:''' Look! Marth dyed his hair red!

:'''Palutena:''' Actually, that's the Young Lion, Roy.

:'''Pit:''' The Young Lion?

:'''Viridi:''' He's 15 years old.

:'''Pit:''' 15 years old?! Is that even legal?!

:'''Viridi:''' It is in Ostia, where Roy spends his days as a noble, being smart, brave, and dependable. I bet he smells like heaven!

:'''Pit:''' How am I supposed to compete with a guy like that?

:'''Palutena:''' By not getting too close, for one thing. His Binding Blade is extremely powerful at close range.

:'''Pit:''' Or maybe instead of fighting, he'd be willing to talk out our differences?

:'''Palutena:''' Don't be a baby, Pit. Just keep Roy at a distance and you'll be fine. He's only dangerous if he gets close. But once he gets close, prepare to get mauled.

Note: Pit's initial comment of Roy being {{SSBU|Marth}} with dyed hair is a nod to Roy initially starting as a [[clone]] of Marth in ''Melee''.

:'''Pit:''' It's Ryu (Ree-you)! Or is it Ryu (Rye-you)?

:'''Palutena:''' Ryu may be the world's most well-known fighter! He's faced off against all kinds of competitors over the years.  

:'''Viridi:''' Cyborgs, androids, mutants, giant monsters, super heroes, aliens, and demons to name a few.

:'''Pit:''' Well then. Let's add handsome angels to that list, eh?

:'''Palutena:''' Ryu has two Final Smashes. [[Shinku Hadoken]] and [[Shin Shoryuken]]. Shin Shoryuken is a delight to behold. Try to get hit by it!

:'''Pit:''' Not fair! Lady Palutena, will you give ME a move that people want to be hit with?!

:'''Palutena:''' OK, Pit, but only if you stop making dumb jokes. Can I ask that of you?

:'''Pit:''' SURE YOU CAN!

:'''Viridi:''' You walked right into that one.

Note: Pit saying Ryu's name has two pronunciations, while Palutena and the announcer used his first pronunciation. Pit saying "SURE YOU CAN!" is a wordplay of Ryu's [[Shoryuken]]. Viridi's mention of the opponents Ryu has faced are in reference to the ''{{s|wikipedia|Marvel vs. Capcom}}'' series, as well as many other crossovers in which he appeared (including ''Smash Bros.''), which feature such opponents as Cyber-Akuma (''{{s|wikipedia|Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter}}''), [[Mega Man]], the {{s|wikipedia|X-Men}}, Abyss (''{{s|wikipedia|Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes}}''), the {{iw|wikipedia|Avengers|comics}}, {{s|wikipedia|Shuma-Gorath}}, and Firebrand (from Capcom's ''{{s|wikipedia|Ghosts 'n Goblins}}'' series), although in the ''Street Fighter'' series there have also been mutants (such as Blanka and Necro) and cyborgs, like Seth. Ryu has also faced androids and cyborgs in ''{{s|wikipedia|Street Fighter X Tekken}}'' (Alisa and Jack-X, and Bryan and Yoshimitsu, respectively).

:'''Pit:''' It's Sheik!

:'''Palutena:''' Sheik appears to be wearing a traditional Sheikah outfit this time around.

:'''Viridi:''' Ooh! So exotic! That armor is right up my alley. I wonder if it comes in a children's small...

:'''Pit:''' I always get nervous when Sheik gets close. If I make one wrong move, I'll get pummeled with a flurry of quick attacks!

:'''Palutena:''' His attacks may be fast, but they aren't very strong. That's why he'll try to end the fight quickly. He's also very light, so focus on launching Sheik at lower damage percentages.

:'''Viridi:''' And he doesn't have much reach, so keep your distance until you're ready to rush him with your [[Upperdash Arm]].

:'''Pit:''' Good advice! But... you guys do know Sheik is just Zelda, right? In disguise? Wait, is there a new timeline?!

Note: Palutena and Viridi refer to Sheik using male pronouns, much to the confusion of Pit (who knows Sheik's true identity). Conversely, ''Ultimate'' refers to Sheik using female pronouns in her moveset and [[tips]]. Sheik's gender has been a [[Sheik#Gender dispute|longstanding dispute]] since the character's inception.

:'''Pit:''' Whoa! It's Simon Belmont!

:'''Palutena:''' Oh, do you know him?

:'''Pit:''' Yeah, we hit the scene around the same time.

:'''Palutena:''' The legacy of the vampire-hunting Belmont clan is very interesting.  

:'''Pit:''' How long have they been hunting vampires?

:'''Palutena:''' Leon Belmont's first vampire encounter was in 1094 AD. The last known heir, Julius Belmont, defeated Dracula in 1999.

:'''Pit:''' So... Carry the one... A thousand years?!

:'''Palutena:''' Other clans appeared and parallel worlds were created. The fate of the Belmont clan has been split in many ways. The most iconic symbol of House Belmont is their legendary whip, the Vampire Killer.

:'''Viridi:''' A fighter that uses a whip? You don't see that every day.

:'''Palutena:''' It's a magical whip that only the Belmont bloodline can wield. An irreplaceable weapon passed down for generations.

:'''Viridi:''' I wonder how many monsters and demons it's vanquished? It must smell TERRIBLE!

:'''Palutena:''' Getting back to the point, be careful of Simon's long-range attacks. The weapons he uses may seem simple, but they don't pull any punches.

Note: Pit recognizing Simon Belmont is a possible reference to how both of them were main characters in the promotional cartoon series ''{{s|mariowiki|Captain N: The Game Master}}'' and his explanation of "hitting the scene around the same time" refers to how both series debuted in 1986. Additionally, Pit's math is wrong — 1094 AD to 1999 is only 905 years, not a thousand (though Pit making such a mistake is still within character).

:'''Pit:''' Snake?!

:'''Palutena:''' The Legendary Mercenary himself.

:'''Pit:''' I never thought I'd get a chance to fight him again!

:'''Palutena:''' Snake is fully loaded with explosives and firearms. Don't get blown up.

:'''Pit:''' I bet if I put some bombs on the end of my arrows, they'd be more powerful.

:'''Viridi:''' Very original, Pit.

:'''Palutena:''' You can't attach bombs to Arrows of Light since they aren't actual arrows.

:'''Pit:''' OK, then let's bust out the {{s|icaruspedia|cannon}}s!

:'''Viridi:''' Leave the bombs and guns to Snake. You focus on what you do best. Whatever that is.

Note: Pit saying they should “bust out the cannons” is likely a reference to the {{s|icaruspedia|Cannon}} weapon class from ''Kid Icarus: Uprising''. He also comments on how he "never thought [he'd] get a chance to fight [Snake] again", referencing how both Pit and Snake debuted in ''Brawl'', but Snake was cut from ''Smash 4''. Also, when Pit thinks about adding bombs to his arrows, Viridi sarcastically says it's very original, because some of the ''Legend of Zelda'' games already have that ability.

:'''Pit:''' Now this guy seems bad to the core!

:'''Palutena:''' That's Wolf. He's Fox's archnemesis and the leader of Star Wolf. Star Wolf is a group of mercenaries hired by Andross.

:'''Pit:''' Mercenaries will do anything for money...

:'''Palutena:''' Generally speaking. Although, Star Fox is also technically a mercenary group, but they would never aid someone as evil as Andross.

:'''Viridi:''' Wolf may be Fox's nemesis, but there's also a mutual respect between them. They even fought on the same side at one point.

:'''Palutena:''' Kind of like Pit and Dark Pit.

:'''Dark Pit:''' What?! We're nothing like that! I DON'T respect him and we're sure not all buddy-buddy!

:'''Palutena:''' See, you guys are just like them.

:'''Viridi:''' You even have the same "glorified palette swap" thing, uh, going on...

:'''Palutena:''' In any case, Wolf's Blaster shoots long-range projectiles, but it can also be a nuisance at close range.

Note: Viridi saying "glorified palette swap" is likely a reference to how Wolf and Dark Pit are [[clone]]s of Fox and Pit respectively - they are almost the same character(s), but are a more unique than a plain palette swap like the Koopalings dynamic.

:'''Pit:''' Is it just me, or has Link lost weight?

:'''Palutena:''' Yes and no. That's Young Link. He's the child version of the Hero of Time.

:'''Pit:''' The Hero of Time?

:'''Palutena:''' The Link who mastered the Ocarina of Time and faced Ganondorf. Link's actions as the Hero of Time created parallel worlds, and from there, many different legends were born.

:'''Pit:''' I don't follow. What do you mean?

:'''Viridi:''' If you were defeated by Medusa, Palutena wouldn't be here today, right?

:'''Pit:''' True, but what does that have to do with anything?

:'''Viridi:''' We may have triumphed over Medusa in this timeline, but in a different timeline, you lost that fight, leaving Medusa and Hades to rule the world. Every action and inaction creates infinite parallel worlds! You're only in one of them.

:'''Pit:''' Wait... I'm not the only me? And nothing I do matters because another me will do the opposite? THEN WHAT'S THE POINT OF DOING ANYTHING!

:'''Palutena:''' Breathe, Pit! Focus on Young Link's short reach. He may be fast, but try to outrange him and anticipate his movements.

:'''Pit:''' Is that...Princess Zelda?

:'''Palutena:''' Yes, that's Zelda from A Link to the Past. She's a descendant of the Seven Sages. When she was captured, she used telepathy to ask Link for help.

:'''Viridi:''' Pit... Pit... Go get me a cinnamon roll...

:'''Pit:''' Right away, Zel— HEY! Knock it off, Viridi!

:'''Palutena:''' Focus, Pit! Zelda has a projectile attack called [[Din's Fire]]. It can be steered through the air, kind of like your arrows. The trajectory of Din's Fire is really hard to see, so it's important to pay extra close attention when fighting her.

:'''Viridi:''' Pit... Pit... Get me a glazed donut with rainbow sprinkles...