Editing Pokémon (universe)

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The '''''Pokémon'' universe''' refers to the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]' collection of characters, stages, and properties that hail from Nintendo's expansive and hugely successful ''Pokémon'' media franchise. The ''Pokémon'' franchise is Nintendo's second most lucrative franchise, reaching only behind Nintendo's [[Mario (universe)|Mario]] franchise in global sales. Thus, a rather large portion of the content in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series revolves around characters and properties from the ''Pokémon'' universe (see the full [[list of Pokémon]] that have made appearances throughout the fighting game series), not the least of which are six separate playable characters: [[Pikachu]], [[Pichu]], [[Jigglypuff]], [[Mewtwo]], [[Pokémon Trainer]], and [[Lucario]], the latter two of which are newcomers to ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', while Pichu and Mewtwo have been retired.

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''Pokémon'' was introduced in Japan by Nintendo in February 1996 as "Pocket Monsters", a pair of interlinkable Game Boy RPGs. It was not expected to be a large success, but it took Japan by storm. Once ported to American audiences and worldwide later on, it quickly established itself as a blockbuster, multi-billion dollar franchise. The main RPG series paved the way for a merchandising empire, including an extensive anime continuity, several series of manga, a bestselling trading card game, and video games touching upon many other genres. ''Pokémon'' has become the second biggest-selling game-based media franchise of all time, second only to Nintendo's ''[[Mario (universe)|Mario]]'' franchise; as of August, 2010, cumulative sold units (including home console versions) have reached 207 million copies.<ref>http://articles.cnn.com/2010-08-13/tech/pokemon.championship_1_game-franchise-nintendo-ds-card-games?_s=PM:TECH</ref>

In the various incarnations of the ''Pokémon'' universe, the world of ''Pokémon'' is an Earth-like world inhabited by many species of the eponymous Pokémon creatures which coexist with humans. The Pokémon are colorful, sentient, oftentimes sapient creatures possessing the abilities to perform amazing talents of seemingly every conceivable sort, examples of which are breathing fire, expulsing poisonous smog, summoning rainfall, performing martial arts, using illusion to split up into multiple copies of itself, employing psychokinesis, unleashing paralysis-inducing electricity, etc. Many Pokémon live as wild animals both as predators and prey, while other individual Pokémon are mythical and powerful beings held by the world's human denizens to be responsible for the creation of the world, and others still are man-made. In the anime, most Pokémon can only communicate in a non-human language that consists of syllables of their own names, while others speak in roars and grunts, but some can communicate in English through telepathy (e.g. [[Mewtwo]]), and in extremely rare cases a Pokémon can master the ability to speak the physical human tongue (e.g. a particular [[Meowth]]). However, the sounds that Pokémon make in the main RPG series are more animal-like. As of the present, there are 649 recognized species of Pokémon (and several of these are known to have multiple, distinctive forms.)

The concept of the ''Pokémon'' universe, in both games and the general fictional world, stems from the hobbies of insect collecting and cockfighting, the former being a popular pastime which ''Pokémon'' executive director Satoshi Tajiri had enjoyed as a child. In most instances of ''Pokémon'', humans of varying interests seek out and capture various and multiple species of Pokémon using specially designed mass-producible tools called [[Poké Ball]]s. In most cases a Pokémon caught from the wild by a human willingly joins up with the human and obeys his or her commands. Some catch and own Pokémon as friendly pets and lifelong companions and do not participate in any competitive activities with them. Others of a less savory nature, such as members of the Pokémon crime syndicate Team Rocket, capture Pokémon and use them as living tools to advance their evil agendas. Most humans, however, including players of the ''Pokémon'' RPGs, go the way of the Pokémon trainer; they catch and collect Pokémon to train them and battle the Pokémon of other trainers in officially-sponsored competitive Pokémon matches.

The two-stage object of most ''Pokémon'' RPGs is to collect all of the available Pokémon species in the region where that RPG takes place in, and from them train a winning team of powerful Pokémon fighters to defeat the powerful and well-trained Pokémon teams of that region's strongest trainers residing in that region's Pokémon League. This elite group of trainers is always called that region's Elite Four, and they are headed by the regional Champion. Pokémon captured from the wild with Poké Balls gain experience and learn new battling moves by battling many wild Pokémon and challenging other trainer's Pokémon to Pokémon matches. Many species of Pokémon, when they gain enough experience and regardless of whether they are in the wild or under a trainer's ownership, undergo a metamorphosis and Evolve into a similar, but larger and more powerful, species of Pokémon. Many of the 649 species belong to such lineages, and therefore many of the species of Pokémon are actually different stages of growth and development of shared base creature concepts. Therefore, it's also fitting to say there are well over 300 "families" of Pokémon.

*In the late 1990's, the First Generation begun the franchise with the ''Pokémon Red and Blue'' versions for the Game Boy, with 151 Pokémon species and the first-known region of the Pokémon world, the Kanto region. This generation was in effect when ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' was developed and released in 1999, so Pokémon, locations, and properties from the first generation are featured in the game.

*In 2000, the Second Generation was heralded by the release of the ''Pokémon Gold and Silver'' sequel versions for Game Boy Color, which added 100 new Pokémon to make for a total of 251, along with the new Johto region. ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' was developed and released during this generation, so the game features content based on both existing generations at the time.  

*In 2003, the Third Generation took effect with the release of the ''Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire'' versions for Game Boy Advance, set in the Hoenn region, which added 135 more new Pokémon and raised the total to 386.

*In 2007, the Fourth Generation was ushered in by the ''Pokémon Diamond and Pearl'' versions for Nintendo DS, set in the Sinnoh region. It added 107 more new Pokémon, bringing the total to 493 species. ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' drew content from all four generations of Pokémon released at the time.

*In 2011, the Fifth Generation began with the release of ''Pokémon Black and White'', also for Nintendo DS. Set in the Unova region, it brought the 156 latest species to the game and raised the grand total to 649. None of the Fifth Generation Pokémon have been featured in any ''Super Smash Bros.'' game as of the present.

*In 2013, the Sixth Generation was announced for a worldwide October release, in the form of ''Pokémon X and Y'' for the Nintendo 3DS. Similarly, no Pokémon from this generation have yet been featured in any ''Super Smash Bros.'' game.

==In ''Super Smash Bros.''==

''Pokémon'''s first generation was in effect at the release of ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' in 1999, so only Pokémon from the first generation are to be found here.  

===Characters===

With two of the twelve fighters being Pokémon themselves, the ''Pokémon'' franchise was the second most prominent universe in the original game, falling only behind the four characters from the [[Mario (universe)|''Mario'' series]] (if [[Donkey Kong (SSB)|Donkey Kong]] and [[Yoshi (SSB)|Yoshi]] are accounted for):

*[[File:PikachuIcon(SSB).png|50px|right]]'''[[Pikachu (SSB)|Pikachu]]''': A yellow mouse with red cheeks, this cute creature is imbued with electricity and may employ it at will as offensive measures, both in Pokémon battles and in Smash competitions. As it can be inferred, it is an Electric-type Pokémon. It is 40&nbsp;cm tall (1'4") and weights 6&nbsp;kg (13.2&nbsp;lbs). It is numbered #025, according to the National Pokédex. It is often considered the mascot of the ''Pokémon'' franchise as a whole, often depicted on most of the franchise's merchandise and is unanimously included in any ''Pokémon'' product. It is the favored Pokémon of trainer [[bulbapedia:Ash Ketchum|Ash Ketchum]] (being it the Pokémon with which Ash [[bulbapedia:Starter Pokémon|started]] his journey and has been in every Pokémon anime episode since.) in the ''Pokémon'' anime and has been trained to become a powerful member of the Pikachu species. It has a spiritual rival in the cat-like Pokémon [[Meowth]]. Pikachu, in the main ''Pokémon'' RPGs, is not strong in Pokémon battles at all. It has an evolved form, however, called Raichu, a larger, more imposing, and much more powerful electric rodent that is quite popular to use in the video games. Pikachu also has a younger, weaker pre-evolved form called [[Pichu]] which did not exist at all during the first generation; it was introduced in the second generation. Pikachu is often called the most popular Pokémon in America. In ''Super Smash Bros.'', Pikachu is known for its good speed, combo ability, and recovery. Because of these advantages, it is ranked first on the [[tier list]].

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*[[File:JigglypuffIcon(SSB).png|50px|right]]'''[[Jigglypuff (SSB)|Jigglypuff]]''' (''Purin'' in Japan): A pink ball-like fluffy creature strikingly similar to [[Kirby]] in appearance and floaty stature. This cute creature possesses a hypnotic singing voice that literally puts those around to hear it to sleep, and when angered (as it often becomes in the anime when it sees its audience fall asleep from its performances), it will punish its target either with Pound or with vandalizing its victims' faces with a marker (the latter, only seen in the anime). It is a Normal-type Pokémon. It is 50&nbsp;cm tall (1'8") and weights 5.5&nbsp;kg (12.1&nbsp;lbs). It is numbered #039, according to the National Pokédex. It has an evolved form, not seen in ''Smash'' however, called Wigglytuff, a larger, less spherical creature with markedly higher specifications to make it more appealing in battle. It also has a younger, even weaker pre-evolved form called [[Igglybuff]] which did not exist at all during the first generation; it was introduced in the second generation. Jigglypuff is often called the most popular Pokémon in Japan. In the early ''Pokémon'' anime, a Jigglypuff followed the protagonists, but has not been seen for some time. In ''Super Smash Bros.'', it can be a legitimate force to be reckoned with, thanks to its trump card, [[Rest]]. Its power in Smash battles is ironic because in the RPGs it is one of the weakest Pokémon to bring out in battle.

*'''[[Saffron City]]''': This takes place on the rooftops of various skyscrapers on the metropolitan Saffron City located within the Pokémon world's Kanto region. Saffron City is the largest and most populated city in the ''Pokémon'' RPGs and anime, and the Silph Co. building belongs to Silph Co., a major Kanto region corporation that designs technologically advanced devices like the Silph Scope (for identifying ghostly Pokémon), the Up-Grade (an item that may cause the evolution of [[Porygon]] into [[Porygon2]] in the RPGs), and the Master Ball (a one of a kind Poké Ball which can capture any one Pokémon without failure). Several first-generation Pokémon appear out of the central structure's doorway to influence the action by attacking anyone as much as possible.

 

====Silph Co. Pokémon====

*[[Chansey]]

*[[Charmander]]

*[[Electrode]]

*[[Porygon]]

*[[Venusaur]]

''Super Smash Bros.'' introduces the one ''Pokémon''-related item seen throughout the ''Smash'' series:  

*'''[[Poké Ball]]''': When thrown, one of about a dozen available Pokémon from the first generation will emerge from the thrown item and perform an action unique to that Pokémon, making this the most unpredictable, complex, and variable item of all. The collection of Pokémon findable in throwable Poké Balls in ''Super Smash Bros.'' features the first-generation Pokémon.

 

*[[Beedrill]]

*[[Blastoise]]

*[[Chansey]]

*[[Charizard]]

*[[Clefairy]]

*[[Goldeen]]

*[[Hitmonlee]]

*[[Koffing]]

*[[Meowth]]

*[[Mew]]

*[[Onix]]

*[[Snorlax]]

*[[Starmie]]

*'''12''': An orchestration of the traditional Pokémon title theme, heard on [[Saffron City]].

*'''22''': The victory fanfare of [[Pikachu]] and [[Jigglypuff]] is an orchestration borrowing elements from track 12.

==In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==

''Pokémon'''s second generation was in effect at the release of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' in 2001, so Pokémon from both existing generations are featured.  

===Characters===

Four of the 26 playable characters are Pokémon; however, the ''Pokémon'' universe is made to be the third most represented franchise in the character select screen of ''Melee''. It was overtaken for second place by [[The Legend of Zelda (universe)|''The Legend of Zelda'']], which had five characters including [[Zelda (SSBM)|Zelda's]] alternate [[Sheik (SSBM)|Sheik]] form.  

*[[File:PikachuIcon(SSBM).png|50px|right]]'''[[Pikachu (SSBM)|Pikachu]]''': Returning from ''Smash Bros.'' with [[Skull Bash]] as its new [[side special move]], Pikachu is [[nerf]]ed from ''Super Smash Bros.'' to ''Melee''. Its tier ranking among other characters has dramatically dropped for its appearance in ''Melee''. Pikachu's pre-evolved [[Pichu]] form came into existence in the second generation and is featured as a new playable character.

*[[File:JigglypuffIcon(SSBM).png|50px|right]]'''[[Jigglypuff (SSBM)|Jigglypuff]]''': Returning from ''Smash Bros.'' with [[Rollout]] as its new [[neutral special move]], Jigglypuff is otherwise not dramatically changed. Its pre-evolved Igglybuff form came into existence in the second generation and cameos as a collectible trophy. Jigglypuff is much higher than it was in the ''SSB'' tier list, now ranking 3rd on the ''Melee'' tier list.

*[[File:PichuIcon(SSBM).png|50px|right]]'''[[Pichu (SSBM)|Pichu]]''': A new fighter that is an alternative version to Pikachu, much like [[Luigi]] to [[Mario]]. Pichu, a second-generation Pokémon, is younger and weaker than Pikachu in the Pokémon continuity, and evolves into Pikachu in the video game series. Its control over its electric powers is iffy at best; it often damages itself when unleashing a strong electric attack. This is reflected in ''Melee'', in that when it uses one of several moves, it will actually receive damage itself as a side-effect, though the attacks are slightly stronger than Pikachu's due to having no control over the power of electricity. That, along with other disadvantages such as the lightest weight, makes Pichu one of the least able fighters in ''Melee'' (currently tied for last on the [[tier list]] with [[Kirby (SSBM)|Kirby]]). Like Pikachu, it is an Electric-type Pokémon, standing at a 30&nbsp;cm height (1') and weighing 2&nbsp;kg (4.4&nbsp;lbs). It is numbered #172, according to the National Pokédex.

*[[File:MewtwoIcon(SSBM).png|50px|right]]'''[[Mewtwo (SSBM)|Mewtwo]]''': A new and original fighter from Pokémon's first generation. Mewtwo is one of the strongest Pokémon in the RPGs (being one of the so-called Legendary Pokémon) and in especially the anime continuity is depicted as a sentient humanoid being with a personality that allows for the virtues and failings of a human being. It is a Psychic-type Pokémon which stands 2 m tall (6'7") and weighing 122&nbsp;kg (269&nbsp;lbs). It is numbered #150, according to the National Pokédex. The anime depicts Mewtwo as the twisted genetically-engineered result of scientists working to create the most powerful Pokémon artificially, using the DNA of the rare and powerful [[Mew]] (hence Mewtwo's name). Mewtwo is imbued with extremely potent psychic powers and is in fact able to communicate telepathically in grammatical English; however, it is very cold, ruthless and aggressive. So it is utterly ironic that Mewtwo is considered a bottom-tier fighter for his playable appearance in ''Melee'', lacking a solid method of approach that most other fighters have and being crippled by a massive frame with little weight.

''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' features one starter stage and one unlockable stage. It may be noted that neither of the following stages take place in the Johto region located west of Kanto, even though the Johto region was introduced in the second generation of games, ''Pokémon Gold and Silver'', and was the main region one played in during that time.

*'''Kanto: [[Pokémon Stadium]]''' This takes place in a typical night-time stadium located in the Kanto region; it does not represent any one specific location in the ''Pokémon'' RPGs. This stage is unique because the entire field may transform into an entirely new battlefield after a set amount of time, and there are four fields available.

*'''Kanto Skies: [[Poké Floats]]''': This stage consists of many Pokémon-shaped balloons floating in the skies above the Kanto region. Over the course of three-and-a-half minutes, giant balloons of [[Squirtle]], [[Onix]], [[Psyduck]], [[Chikorita]], [[Weezing]], [[Slowpoke]], [[Porygon]], [[Wooper]], [[Sudowoodo]], Snorlax, [[Venusaur]], [[Seel]], [[Wobbuffet]], [[Goldeen]], [[Lickitung]], [[Chansey]], [[Geodude]], and many [[Unown]] appear in that order and cycle through for the players to battle on.

In addition, a [[Entei (stage)|stage based on the Entei trophy]] is used as the battlefield for [[Event 26: Trophy Tussle 2]], shaped like the Pokémon [[Entei]]. It is not accessible for multiplayer play.

*'''[[Poké Ball]]''': Returns in ''Melee'' to reprise its role as the most complex, randomized item available, with a revised and expanded collection of Pokémon from both generations 1 and 2 able to appear from a thrown ball. ''Melee''’s collection of Pokémon findable in throwable Poké Balls features the following Pokémon from the (then) current two generations. The Pokémon [[Electrode]] also functions as an item, and can be thrown at enemies.

 

*[[Bellossom]]

*[[Blastoise]]

*[[Chikorita]]

*[[Clefairy]]

*[[Cyndaquil]]

*[[Ditto]] (only through [[Action Replay]]; [[Debug menu]])

*[[Electrode]]

*[[Entei]]

*[[Goldeen]]

*[[Ho-Oh]]

*[[Lugia]]

*[[Marill]]

*[[Mew]]

*[[Moltres]]

*[[Porygon2]]

*[[Raikou]]

*[[Scizor]]

*[[Snorlax]]

*[[Staryu]]

*[[Suicune]]

*[[Togepi]]

*[[Unown]]

*[[Venusaur]]

*[[Weezing]]

*[[Wobbuffet]]

*[[Zapdos]]

 

[[Ditto]] makes a spiritual appearance as the icon selected when you choose to play as a random character in ''Melee'''s tournament mode. Ditto was originally planned to be one of the Ball Pokémon listed above, and it would Transform into a copy of the player's character for a short time, but it was discarded from the final product because of issues programming it. It can still be accessed by using an [[Action Replay]], however. But since it wasn't programmed to do anything, it simply jumps into the air and disappears.

*'''15: Pokémon Stadium''': An orchestration of the main title screen music in most Pokémon RPGs, complete with a chorus. Curiously, it sounds uncannily similar to this song's version in the ''Pokémon'' anime. It is heard in [[Pokémon Stadium]].

*'''16: Poké Floats''': A synthesized medley of three battle-related tunes heard in the first generation of Pokémon RPGs, beginning with the standard Trainer Battle theme, then the Gym Leader Battle theme, and finally the wild Pokémon encounter theme. This is heard on [[Poké Floats]] and is often heard accompanying [[Mewtwo]] in Single-player mode.

*'''32: Battle Theme''': A synthesized medley of three battle-related tunes heard in the second generation of Pokémon RPGs, beginning with the wild Pokémon encounter theme, then the Gym Leader Battle theme, and finally the Champion Battle theme. This is heard as a secondary track on [[Pokémon Stadium]] and is often heard accompanying [[Pichu]] in Single-player mode.

*'''45: Pokémon Victory''': The victory fanfare of [[Pikachu]], [[Jigglypuff]], [[Pichu]], and [[Mewtwo]] is an orchestration borrowing elements from track 15, "Pokémon Stadium".

===Full Trophy List===

===Characters===

Four ''Pokémon'' characters appear in ''Brawl'' as playable fighters:

*[[File:PikachuIcon(SSBB).png|50px|right]]'''[[Pikachu (SSBB)|Pikachu]]''': Returns from ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' [[buff]]ed. Pikachu's [[Final Smash]] is called [[Volt Tackle]], and it involves it temporarily turning into a giant ball of electricity and flying at high speeds across the stage. This move can be controlled when in action, but it leaves Pikachu helpless if the attack ends or is canceled while it's in midair.{{clear}}

*[[File:JigglypuffIcon(SSBB).png|50px|right]]'''[[Jigglypuff (SSBB)|Jigglypuff]]''': Jigglypuff makes a return in ''Brawl'' as an Unlockable [[Veteran]] fighter.  While it is still predominantly an aerial fighter, its aerial priority and power have been decreased, as has the power of its [[Rest]] attack.  It is worth noting that Jigglypuff is the only playable veteran character to not have a role in the Subspace Emissary.{{clear}}

*[[File:PokémonTrainerIcon(SSBB).png|50px|right]] '''[[Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)|Pokémon Trainer]]''': A new character based on the generic trainer from the Pokémon games, this particular design most resembling Red from ''Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen''. Pokémon Trainer is unique in that he's the only character that doesn't fight on his own, instead using one of three starter Pokémon to fight for him, switchable by usage of the [[Pokémon Change]] ability:

:*[[File:SquirtleIcon(SSBB).png|50px|right]] '''[[Squirtle (SSBB)|Squirtle]]''': The first evolutionary stage of the Water starter from the first generation of games. The smallest, lightest, and fastest (in terms of air speed and attack speed that is) of the trio. Ironically though, it has the slowest dash speed of the three. It is characterized by its quick air speed and high priority aerial attacks. Its side special move, [[Withdraw]], while very situational, is unique in that it grants Squirtle limited invulnerability.

:*[[File:IvysaurIcon(SSBB).png|50px|right]] '''[[Ivysaur (SSBB)|Ivysaur]]''': The second evolution of the Grass starter from the first gen (most specifically, it is a Grass/Poison-type). Interestingly enough, Ivysaur is one of only two playable quadrupeds in the entire Smash Bros. series to date, the other one being Pikachu (who still uses its front paws on occasion).  Ivysaur excels at damaging foes above it, but has extremely poor recovery and KOing abilities.

:*[[File:CharizardIcon(SSBB).png|50px|right]] '''[[Charizard (SSBB)|Charizard]]''': The third and most powerful form of the Fire starters from the first gen which hails from the Kanto region. Charizard is the heaviest and all around strongest of the three, and has two midair jumps.  Although Charizard has appeared in every ''Smash Bros.'' game, ''Brawl'' is the first (and to date, only) in which it is playable.

:The Pokémon Trainer's Final Smash is called Triple Finish, where all three Pokémon appear on-screen and unleash a combined attack made up of Charizard's Fire Blast, Ivysaur's SolarBeam, and Squirtle's Hydro Pump. The Trainer also makes history as the first playable Pokémon character other than Pikachu to be a starter.

*[[File:LucarioIcon(SSBB).png|50px|right]]'''[[Lucario (SSBB)|Lucario]]''': Lucario makes its ''Super Smash Bros.'' debut as an Unlockable [[Newcomer]]. Although it is a Fighting/Steel-type, it uses its [[Aura|"aura"]] ability to improve its fighting style. It has voice acting similar to [[Mewtwo]] due to his "psychic" abilities. It is unique among most fighters due to the fact that Lucario becomes stronger the more damage it takes on. Lucario's Final Smash is called Aura Storm. Lucario leaps high above the stage, and fires a powerful Aura beam, which can be tilted left to right using the direction buttons or the analog stick.

==== Boss ====

[[File:Rayquaza.jpg|100px|right]]

*'''[[Rayquaza]]''': Atypical of its game appearance, but very similar to its appearance in the movie ''Destiny Deoxys'', Rayquaza appears as somewhat of a vengeful monster living in a lake near where Fox crashes his Arwing.  When Diddy Kong happens upon this lake, he is captured by Rayquaza but is quickly rescued by Fox. Rayquaza becomes angered and the two characters then fight Rayquaza. Outside of its appearance in The Great Maze, Rayquaza has no significance beyond this fight. In the games, Rayquaza plays the part of the main Legendary Pokémon in the third generation game ''Pokémon Emerald'', just as Groudon in the ''Ruby'' version and Kyogre in ''Sapphire''. It will often settle any dispute between [[Kyogre]] and [[Groudon]]. It is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon, being 7 m long (23') and weighing 206.5&nbsp;kg (455.2&nbsp;lbs). Its National Pokédex number is #384, being it the third to last of the third generation Pokémon listed there (losing only to Jirachi and Deoxys).

===Stage===

*[[File:Icon-pokemonstadium2.gif|right]]'''[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]''': An upgrade to ''Melee''’s Pokémon Stadium, this new stage retains the same basic layout, but transforms into four different elemental terrains than previously. This time, other Pokémon will appear in the background of the stages: [[Dugtrio]], [[Cubone]], [[Hoppip (disambiguation)|Hoppip]], [[Skarmory (disambiguation)|Skarmory]], [[Drifloon]], [[Electivire]], [[Magnezone]], [[Snover (disambiguation)|Snover]], and [[Snorunt]].{{clear}}

 

*[[File:Icon-spearpillar.gif|right]]'''[[Spear Pillar]]''': Spear Pillar appears as a playable stage in ''Brawl''. It is a destructible stage, similar to [[Skyworld]]. The Legendary Pokémon [[Dialga]], [[Palkia]], and [[Cresselia]] appear in the background, devastating the players. Also the lake trio [[Mesprit]], [[Azelf]] and [[Uxie]] appear when either Dialga or Palkia destroy a part of the stage.{{clear}}

*[[File:Icon-pokemonstadiummelee.gif|right]]'''[[Pokémon Stadium]]''': Pokémon Stadium returns as one of ''Brawl''’s [[Past and Melee Stages|Melee Stages]].{{clear}}

*'''[[Poké Ball]]''': This item returns to reprise its role as one of the most random items available (along with the [[Assist Trophy]]), with a revised and expanded collection of Pokémon from the first four Generations of the franchise able to appear from a thrown ball:

 

====List of Poké Ball Pokémon====

*[[Bellossom]]

*[[Bonsly]]

*[[Celebi]]

*[[Chikorita]]

*[[Deoxys]] (in Attack Form)

*[[Electrode]]

*[[Entei]]

*[[Gardevoir]]

*[[Goldeen]]

*[[Groudon]]

*[[Gulpin]]

*[[Ho-Oh]]

*[[Jirachi]]

*[[Kyogre]]

*[[Latias and Latios]]

*[[Lugia]]

*[[Manaphy]]

*[[Meowth]]

*[[Metagross]]

*[[Mew]]

*[[Munchlax]]

*[[Piplup]]

*[[Snorlax]]

*[[Staryu]]

*[[Suicune]]

*[[Togepi]]

*[[Torchic]]

*[[Weavile]]

*[[Wobbuffet]]

''See [[List of SSBB Music (Pokémon series)]]''.

*'''Pokémon Main Theme''' - A completely redone version of the original Pokémon main theme that was mostly used in the original Red & Blue versions but isn't heard as often in the newer ones.  It is used on the ''Pokémon Stadium 2'' stage.

*'''Road to Viridian City (From Pallet Town/Pewter City)''' - A whimsical remix of one of the commonly used "Route" songs used in the Red & Blue versions, first heard on Route 1, which also has elements of the town music in Viridian. It is used on the ''Pokémon Stadium 2'' stage.  This song is also played during both Pokémon Trainer and Jigglypuff's Classic Mode credits.

*'''The Pokémon Center''' - A remix of the Pokémon Center background music that is used in nearly every Pokémon title.  It is used on the ''Pokémon Stadium 2'' stage.  This song is also played during Pikachu's Classic Mode credits.

*'''Pokémon Gym/Evolution''' - A medley made of both the Pokémon Gym song as well as the evolution song, both of which have made regular appearances in every mainstream Pokémon title.  It is used on the ''Pokémon Stadium 2'' stage.

*'''Wild Pokémon Battle! (Ruby/Sapphire)''' - A remix of the background music that plays when encountering a wild Pokémon in the Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald versions.  It is the theme of the ''Pokémon Stadium 2'' stage.

*'''Victory Road''' - A guitar remix of the theme that originated at Victory Road and the Elite Four in the Ruby & Sapphire versions.  It is used on the ''Spear Pillar'' stage.

*'''Dialga/Palkia Battle at Spear Pillar!''' - A medley consisting of remixes of both the Dialga & Palkia battle theme and the Spear Pillar background music from the Diamond & Pearl versions.  It is the theme of the ''Spear Pillar'' stage.

*'''Wild Pokémon Battle! (Diamond/Pearl)''' - A remix of the background music that plays when encountering a wild Pokémon in the Diamond & Pearl versions.  It is used on the ''Spear Pillar'' stage.

*'''Team Galactic Battle!''' - A remix taken directly from the Diamond & Pearl versions soundtrack. It is used on the ''Spear Pillar'' stage.  This song is also played during Lucario's Classic Mode credits.

*'''Route 209''' - A rather upbeat remix of the Route 209 background music from the Diamond & Pearl versions.  It is used on the ''Spear Pillar'' stage.

*'''Pokémon Stadium (Melee)''' - Taken directly from ''Melee''.  It is used on the ''Pokémon Stadium'' stage.

*'''Battle Theme (Melee)''' - Taken directly from ''Melee''.  It is used on the ''Pokémon Stadium'' stage.

*'''Poké Floats (Melee)''' - Taken directly from ''Melee''.  It is used on the ''Pokémon Stadium'' stage.

*'''Pokémon Victory Theme''' - Pikachu, Pokémon Trainer, Lucario and Jigglypuff's victory theme. A section of the Pokémon Red & Blue main theme.

==Games with elements from or in ''Super Smash Bros.''==

===''Pokémon Red'', ''Green'', ''Blue'' and ''Yellow''===

[[Pikachu]] and [[Jigglypuff]] come originally from Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow/Green, as do other Generation 1 Poké Ball Pokémon.

===''Pokémon Gold'' and ''Silver''===

Many Pokémon that debuted from ''Gold'' and ''Silver'' appear out of [[Poké Ball]]s in ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'', from the game mascots [[Ho-Oh]], [[Lugia]] and [[Suicune]] to more common ones such as [[Chikorita]] and [[Wobbuffet]].  

[[Pichu]], a playable fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', also made its debut in this game.

===''Pokémon Ruby'' and ''Sapphire''===

The game mascots, [[Kyogre]] and [[Groudon]], appear out of [[Poké Ball]]s in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Kyogre using Hydro Pump and Groudon using Overheat. Other third generation Pokémon also appear, many filling the roles of old Pokémon (for example, [[Torchic]] fills the role previously held by [[Cyndaquil]]). Pokémon, such as [[Gardevoir]] and [[Metagross]], also appear from Pokéballs, while others, like [[Snorunt]], appear as Stage Elements in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. The third generation is the only generation to not have its own playable character but, according to scrapped data, there is a rumor of [[Plusle and Minun]] having been originally planned to be fighters.

Also, some Pokémon who debut in these games have appearances as Trophies:

*[[Blaziken]]

*[[Mudkip]]

*[[Plusle and Minun]]

*[[Snorunt]]

*[[Treecko]]

Alternatively, [[Rayquaza]] appears as a boss in [[The Subspace Emissary]]. [[Latios and Latias]], [[Deoxys]], and [[Jirachi]] also appear as legendary Pokémon in these games.

;Songs (''Brawl'')

*''Wild Pokémon Battle! (Ruby / Sapphire)''

*''Victory Road''

===''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen''===

The design for Red, the male [[Pokémon Trainer]] from ''FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen'', is the design for [[Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)|Pokémon Trainer in ''Brawl'']]. Also, he comes with [[Charizard (SSBB)|Charizard]], [[Ivysaur (SSBB)|Ivysaur]], and [[Squirtle (SSBB)|Squirtle]], the three starter Pokémon in the game or Pokémon that evolve from the starters. Also, [[Pikachu (SSBB)|Pikachu]] and [[Jigglypuff (SSBB)|Jigglypuff]], veteran Smash fighters, make appearances in this game. Many of the Poké Ball Pokémon appear in this game, such as [[Articuno]], [[Entei]], and [[Suicune]].

A majority of the [[Kanto]] Pokémon can be found in the [[Poké Ball]]s of all three ''Super Smash Bros.'' games, such as [[Goldeen]], [[Electrode]] and [[Moltres]]. However, a new Pokémon called [[Deoxys]] is also included in the Pokémon roster in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.

===''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl''===

In terms of playable characters, the fourth generation also has a representation, with [[Lucario (SSBB)|Lucario]] as a playable character. [[Spear Pillar]] is also a stage in ''Brawl'', complete with the mascots [[Dialga]] and [[Palkia]], along with [[Cresselia]] as major Stage Elements. [[Uxie]], [[Mesprit]] and [[Azelf]] appear in the background, while [[Electivire]], [[Magnezone]], [[Snover]], and [[Drifloon]] also appear on [[Pokémon Stadium 2]].

New selections of Sinnoh Pokémon return in ''Brawl'', one of which is [[Piplup]]. They are released from "[[Poké Ball]]s". The random Pokémon released offers aid in a variety of different ways to the player who releases them. Each of the Poké Ball Pokémon plus numerous others appear as [[List of SSBB trophies|trophies]] and [[stickers]]. There are also a few collectible songs that originated from ''Diamond & Pearl'':

*''Dialga / Palkia Battle at Spear Pillar!''

*''Wild Pokémon Battle! (Diamond / Pearl)''

*''Team Galactic Battle!''

*''Route 209''

==Trivia==

**Also, stickers based on Pokémon are referred to by series, not by game (e.g., Rayquaza, although exclusive to Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, is credited to Pokémon series).

*The number of playable ''Pokémon'' characters has moved up by two for each Smash Bros. game (2 in the original, 4 in ''Melee'', and 6 in ''Brawl'').

*The ''Pokémon'' Universe has the characters with the least number of [[Palette swap (SSBB)|palette swaps]] in ''Brawl'', with Pikachu having only four, and the other Pokémon having five (rather than the six every other character except {{SSBB|Sonic}} has).

*Most playable Pokémon have come from the first generation. Only Pichu (second) and Lucario (fourth) have come from a later generation.

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