Editing Series symbol

A '''series symbol''' is a distinctive iconography that represents another game [[universe]], assigned to [[fighter]]s and [[stage]]s. For fighters, it is displayed next to a character's [[damage meter]] (in the same color as the player's slot), as well as on the [[victory screen]]. For stages, it is visible on the stage selection screen.

To an extent, these symbols are also applicable for [[item]]s (as seen on the [[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]] pages), [[trophy|trophies]] (as seen in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''{{'}}s [[Collection|trophy collections]]), [[music]] (as seen in the [[sound test]]s from ''Brawl'' onward, as well as music previews on the ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'' official websites), and [[spirit]]s (displayed while creating a party and within the Spirit List); however, these generally require a fighter representative in order to have a symbol assigned. Otherwise, the [[Super Smash Bros. logo|''Smash Bros.'' logo]] or ellipsis symbol is assigned by default, or else no symbol appears at all. While some series have a symbol due to being represented by stages, if the universe isn't represented by a fighter the symbol will not be used outside of the stage.

===Represented by fighter===

|{{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}||colspan="2"|[[File:SmashBrosSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||An asymmetrical cross in a circle||[[Super Smash Bros. logo|This logo]] has represented the series since the first ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' game for the [[Nintendo 64]].  [[Masahiro Sakurai]] has  stated that the cross represents the crossover of the various Nintendo characters and properties, while the logo's four sections reference the four-player aspect of the games. <ref>http://sourcegaming.info/2015/03/30/smash-reader-response-page-9-meaning-behind-smash-logo-lip-ice-climbers-and-balloon-fight/</ref>

|{{uv|Mario}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:MarioSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:MarioSymbol.svg|50px]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||A [[Super Mushroom]]||A common power-up in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] which usually makes [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] grow in size.  

|{{uv|Donkey Kong}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:DKSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:DKSymbol.svg|50px]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||The letters "DK"||The initials on [[Donkey Kong]]'s red tie. Also found on [[DK Barrel]]s. Used as Donkey Kong's symbol in all ''Mario'' spin-offs.

|{{uv|The Legend of Zelda}}||colspan="2"|[[File:ZeldaSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||The [[Triforce]]||A powerful relic of [[Hyrule]]; the driving force of the series.

|{{uv|Metroid}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:MetroidSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:MetroidSymbol.svg|50px]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||Pre-''Brawl'': {{b|Screw Attack|item}}<br>Post-''Brawl'': Stylized, Screw Attack-esque "S" symbol||Pre-''Brawl'': An item that allows Samus to use the {{b|Screw Attack|move}}. Usually obtained after defeating [[Ridley]] in the 2D ''Metroid'' games.<br>Post-''Brawl'': An S-shaped icon that closely resembles the Screw Attack is used prominently in the ''Metroid'' games, as seen in the ending of ''Super Metroid'', the logos of ''Metroid Fusion'' and ''Metroid Prime'', and as suit upgrades in the ''Metroid Prime'' sub-series.

|{{uv|Yoshi}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:YoshiSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:YoshiSymbol.svg|50px]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|ssb4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||{{b|Yoshi's Egg|item}}||Yoshis can be found in eggs and utilize eggs for several signature techniques. Used as Yoshi's symbol in all ''Mario'' spin-offs.

|{{uv|Kirby}}||colspan="2"|[[File:KirbySymbol.svg|50px|center]]||A five-pointed star||Stars are the main design motif of the ''Kirby'' series, as reflected in its Japanese name, ''Kirby of the Stars''. This emblem could represent [[Warp Star]]s, which transport [[Kirby]] between areas; {{s|wikirby|Popstar}}, Kirby's similarly-shaped home planet; or simply the series' use of stars in general.

|{{uv|Star Fox}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:StarFoxSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:StarFoxSymbol.svg|50px]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||A winged fox||This logo adorns each of Team Star Fox's various vehicles, such as the [[Great Fox]], [[Arwing]]s, and the [[Landmaster]].

|{{uv|Pokémon}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:PokemonSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|50px]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||A [[Poké Ball]]||An item used to catch and store [[List of Pokémon|Pokémon]], commonly used as a symbol even in its home universe. The symbol from ''Brawl'' onwards also represents the white colouration of the bottom half of the Poké Ball.

|{{uv|EarthBound}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:EarthboundSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:EarthboundSymbol.svg|50px]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||Earth||The ''Mother'' games' Japanese logos, as well as the logo for the English ''EarthBound Beginnings'', all substitute this symbol for the letter "O". Based on the original, non-rotated version of "{{s|wikipedia|The Blue Marble}}", a famous photo of Earth from space.<ref>[http://earthboundcentral.com/2010/08/the-world-is-mother/ EarthBound Central, "The World is MOTHER"]</ref> A hidden "M" can be seen in the symbol, possibly representing the series' Japanese name of "Mother".

|{{uv|F-Zero}}||colspan="2"|[[File:FZeroSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||A falcon||The golden crest on [[Captain Falcon]]'s helmet.

|{{uv|Ice Climber}}||colspan="2"|[[File:IceClimberSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||An eggplant||The first of the {{b|vegetables|Ice Climber}} the [[Ice Climbers]] sought to collect.

|{{uv|Fire Emblem}}||colspan="2"|[[File:FireEmblemSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||[[List of swords#Falchion|Falchion]]||The legendary sword wielded by [[Marth]] in the first, third, eleventh, and twelfth ''Fire Emblem'' games. Uses the weapon's ''[[Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem]]'' design.

|{{uv|Game & Watch}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:Game&WatchSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px]]<br>{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:Game&WatchSymbol.svg|50px]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||A [[Game & Watch]] character ringing a bell||Represents the alarm feature; this bell was featured on many Game & Watch boxes. The ''Melee'' design features two bells to represent the Game & Watch's LCD screen. The overall design of the Mr. Game & Watch-esque character on the symbol is very reminiscent to the alarm cell from the Game & Watch unit ''Helmet''.  

|{{uv|Kid Icarus}}||colspan="2"|[[File:KidIcarusSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||The [[Palutena Bow]]||[[Pit]]'s main weapon. Is also the icon of Bow-type weapons in ''Kid Icarus: Uprising''.

|{{uv|Wario}}||colspan="2"|[[File:WarioSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||A "W" for "[[Wario]]"||Wario has this printed on his hat and gloves. Used as Wario's symbol in all ''Mario'' spin-offs.

|{{uv|Pikmin}}||colspan="2"|[[File:PikminSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||A {{b|Pikmin|species}}'s flower (known as {{s|pikipedia|Bacopa Cabana}})||Fully grown Pikmin have flowers on their stems; the flower also appears on the {{s|pikipedia|Onion}}s, acting as their main propeller.

|{{uv|R.O.B.}}||colspan="2"|[[File:ROBSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||A [[gyro]]||One of the real-world accessories used by R.O.B. for the game ''{{s|wikipedia|Gyromite}}''. Also incorporates the [[Subspace Army]] symbol.

|{{uv|Animal Crossing}}||colspan="2"|[[File:AnimalCrossingSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||A leaf with a hole in it||Represents a piece of furniture in the player's inventory. It is also the logo of [[Tom Nook]]'s shop, and appears as part of the logo for ''Animal Crossing: New Leaf''.

|{{uv|Wii Fit}}||colspan="2"|[[File:WiiFitSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||A silhouette of the Dancer yoga pose||One of the poses featured on the ''Wii Fit'' box art, and the software icon for ''Wii Fit U''. It is also {{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}}'s official artwork pose in ''Smash 4''.

|{{uv|Punch-Out!!}}||colspan="2"|[[File:PunchOutSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||A boxing glove||''Punch-Out!!'' is a series of boxing games. This particular design appears on the title screen and victory screens of all versions of the NES ''{{b|Punch-Out!!|NES}}''.

|{{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}}||colspan="2"|[[File:XenobladeSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||The [[List of swords#Monado|Monado]]||A weapon that [[Shulk]] wields in ''Xenoblade Chronicles''. It is cropped exactly like in the loading screen of said game.

|{{uv|Duck Hunt}}||colspan=2|[[Image:DuckHuntSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||A duck||This symbol resembles one of the ducks' flying sprites in ''Duck Hunt''. It is also very similar to the artwork of one of the ducks on the Japanese and European box arts for ''Duck Hunt''

|{{uv|Splatoon}}||colspan="2"|[[File:SplatoonSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||An [[Inkling]] in squid form||The squid icon appears often throughout the ''Splatoon'' games, in places such as gear ability icons and on the loading screens.

|{{uv|ARMS}}||colspan="2"|[[File:ARMSSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||An extended fist||Represents the series' focus on extendable arm combat. It is specifically drawn from the logo of the ''ARMS'' Japan Grand Prix 2017 competition.<ref>[https://www.perfectly-nintendo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ARMS-Japan-Grand-Prix-2017.jpg Origin of ARMS symbol]</ref>  

|{{uv|Metal Gear}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:MetalGearSymbol(preUltimate).svg|50px]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:MetalGearSymbol.svg|50px]]<br>{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||''Brawl'': FOX Unit's insignia<br/>''Ultimate'': Exclamation mark||''Brawl'': The insignia of the covert operations group FOX from ''Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater''; also the former {{s|wikipedia|Kojima Productions}} logo.<br/>''Ultimate'': Exclamation marks are used in the ''Metal Gear'' series to indicate when a character has spotted [[Snake]] or noticed something.

|{{uv|Sonic}}||colspan="2"|[[File:SonicSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||[[Sonic]]'s head, in profile||Often used to represent Sonic, and used in {{s|wikipedia|Sonic Team}}'s logo, albeit with eyes. A similar symbol appeared inside the "O" of "Heroes" in the ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Heroes}}'' logo.

|{{uv|Mega Man}}||colspan="2"|[[File:MegaManSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||A cog||In Japan, cogs are commonly used to represent the ''Mega Man'' series.<ref>[http://i.imgur.com/F3M74MD.png Origin behind Mega Man's series emblem]</ref> Outside of Japan, cog imagery became prevalent in ''Mega Man 11.''

|{{uv|Pac-Man}}||colspan="2"|[[File:PacManSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||[[Pac-Man]] in his classic "wedge" shape||Based on Pac-Man's original sprite in ''{{b|Pac-Man|game}}'', his first and most famous appearance.

|{{uv|Street Fighter}}||colspan="2"|[[File:StreetFighterSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||The letters "SF"||The appearance of the letters as they appear in the ''Street Fighter II'' logo.

|{{uv|Final Fantasy}}||colspan="2"|[[File:FinalFantasySymbol.svg‎|50px|center]]||The letters "FF"||The series' initials, rendered in the font used for the franchise's iconic logo. Taken directly from the ''Finest Fantasy for Advance'' logo for the Game Boy Advance exclusive ''Final Fantasy'' games. This could also be a reference to how the series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, back when creating the series, initially wanted the then-nameless first game to be abbreviated as "FF" (エフエフ, ''Efu Efu'') before finally choosing ''Final Fantasy''.<ref>[http://nintendoeverything.com/square-enix-on-the-origin-of-the-final-fantasy-name/ Square Enix on the origin of the Final Fantasy name]</ref>  

|{{uv|Bayonetta}}||colspan=2|[[File:BayonettaSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||A moon with a dot in the center||The internal design of an Umbran Watch. Also used as part of the logo of ''{{s|wikipedia|Bayonetta 2}}''.  

|{{uv|Castlevania}}||colspan=2|[[File:CastlevaniaSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||A castle with a bat in the upper left corner||Represents [[Dracula's Castle]], a central location within ''Castlevania''. Its appearance is based on its design dating back to the title screen of the original Japanese version of ''Akumajō Dracula'' (''Castlevania'') on Famicom Disk System<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Castlevania_(NES)#Title_Screen ''Castlevania'' title screen comparison on TCRF]</ref>, while the bat is taken from the original box art for ''Castlevania''.

|{{uv|Persona}}||colspan="2"|[[File:PersonaSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||Stylized mask and hat||The logo of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts from ''{{s|wikipedia|Persona 5}}''.

|{{uv|Dragon Quest}}||colspan=2|[[Image:DragonQuestSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||Erdrick's symbol||This sigil, which resembles a bird, is usually seen on important equipment owned by [[Hero#Dragon Quest III|Erdrick]], which can be found in the first three ''Dragon Quest'' games. This symbol most closely resembles the one found on the Mark of Erdrick, a recurring item that was also found in the first three ''Dragon Quest'' games.

|{{uv|Banjo-Kazooie}}||colspan=2|[[File:BanjoKazooieSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||A Jiggy||Jiggies—golden jigsaw pieces—are key items in the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' series, granting access to additional levels when collected.

|{{uv|Fatal Fury}}||colspan="2"|[[File:FatalFurySymbol.svg‎|50px|center]]||A five-pointed star tilted at an angle||Used as part of the logo of several games in the series, such as ''Real Bout Fatal Fury Special'', and also as the icon for when [[Terry Bogard|Terry]] wins a round in ''Garou: Mark of the Wolves''. A similar symbol is featured on the back of Terry's jacket.

|{{uv|Nintendo DS}}||[[File:DSSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||The "dual screen" logo||Represents the upper and lower screens of the [[Nintendo DS]] which were used in [[:File:DSTitle.png|part of its logo]]. Prominently featured on the casing for the DS Lite.

|{{uv|Electroplankton}}||[[File:ElectroplanktonSymbol.svg‎|50px|center]]||A Nanocarp||Nanocarp, one of the various Electroplanktons; featured on the game's box art.

|{{uv|Balloon Fight}}||[[File:BalloonFightSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||A pair of balloons||In ''Balloon Fight'', the player starts off each life with 2 balloons, with the sprite being designed to portray one balloon being behind the other, as in the symbol.

|{{uv|Nintendogs}}||[[File:NintendogsSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||A paw print||Represents a [[Nintendog|dog]]'s paw print. A dog paw print also features as part of the Nintendogs logo, albeit with a different design.

|{{uv|Tomodachi}}||[[File:TomodachiSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||A house||Representative of the residential setting of the series, and the homes used for players' [[Mii]]s.

|{{uv|StreetPass Mii Plaza}}||[[File:FindMiiSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||The Regal Crown||The crown worn by the player's [[Mii]], who takes on the role of a King or Queen in both of the ''Find Mii'' games.

|{{uv|Wrecking Crew}}||[[File:WreckingCrewSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||A steel drum||Steel drums can be used in ''{{b|Wrecking Crew|game}}'' to trap enemies.

|{{uv|Pilotwings}}||[[File:PilotwingsSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||An airplane||The Pilotwings series focuses on piloting aircraft; this symbol's design is based on the plane in the logo of ''Pilotwings Resort''.

|{{uv|Wii Sports}}||[[File:WiiSportsSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||A palm tree next to a volcano||A stylized representation of [[Wuhu Island]], the setting of ''{{s|wikipedia|Wii Sports Resort}}'', with the volcano representing Maka Wuhu.

|{{uv|Miiverse}}||[[File:MiiverseSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||The Miiverse logo||Shows three people, representing the community of players on {{b|Miiverse|social network}}. Also used to represent the Miiverse Administration. Appears as a decorative element on the [[Miiverse]] stage.

|{{uv|Mii}}||[[File:MiiSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||The word "Mii"||The logo used for Miis since their introduction on the Wii. This symbol is unique in that it is not used for any stages, modes, or playable characters, instead being reserved only for [[Spirits (characters)|Spirits]] from games with Miis as their main playable characters.

|Other||[[File:OtherSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||The ellipsis "…"||This symbol is used in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'''s music section for universes without any series symbol and in the party selection screen for spirits without any series symbol (except when accessed via team setup).

|[[Metal Mario]]||colspan="2"|[[File:MetalMarioSymbol.svg|50px|center]]||A metallic Super Mushroom||The ''Mario'' symbol from ''Smash 64'' and ''Melee'', but edited to look metallic. Used only in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''

|[[Battlefield (SSBM)]]||colspan="2" style="text-align:center"|[[File:SpecialStagesSymbol.svg|50px]]||A circle cut into eighths and slightly spread apart||This symbol is used in ''Melee'' as the series of {{SSBM|Battlefield}}. One could presume it represents "Special Stages", as this is given as the title of the stage, but {{SSBM|Final Destination}} (which is also titled Special Stages) is given the ''Super Smash Bros.'' symbol instead. The meaning and intent of this symbol is therefore unknown.

|{{b|Subspace|disambiguation}}||colspan="2" style="text-align:center"|[[File:SubspaceSymbol.svg|50px]]||A hollow circle with a bar on the inner left||Featured prominently on many [[Subspace Army]] creatures and objects within ''Brawl''’s [[Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]]. Also used to represent the mode as a whole. Resembles a [[Mite]]'s head.

|[[Stage Builder|Custom stages]]||style="text-align:center"|[[File:CustomStagesSymbolWiiU.svg|50px]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb4-wiiu}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:CustomStagesSymbol.svg|50px]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssbu}}||''SSB4'': A circle, a square and a triangle<br>''Ultimate'': A stage with a pencil going through it||These symbols are used in {{forwiiu}} and ''Ultimate'' to represent stages created with the [[Stage Builder]] when they are about to be chosen for a match. Despite Stage Builder being present in ''Brawl'', there was no symbol associated with it until ''for Wii U''.

|[[Assist Trophy]]||colspan="2" style="text-align:center"|[[File:AssistTrophySymbol.svg|50px]]||An unknown character inside capsule, similar to official render||This symbol is used in ''Ultimate'' to represent voice clips of Assist Trophies in [[Sound Test]]. Although an icon associated with voice clips was present in ''SSB4'', the ''Super Smash Bros.'' symbol was used in that game (as with the [[announcer]] and stage hazards).

|[[Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light]]||colspan="2" style="text-align:center"|[[File:WorldOfLightSymbol.svg|50px]]||Four curved wings around a circular core||A stylized render of [[Galeem]], one of the main antagonists of ''Ultimate''’s [[Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light]]. Also used to represent the mode as a whole.

{{ImageCaption|Image:FireEmblemSymbol.svg|Image:FireEmblemSymbol(BrawlResults).svg|width1=100px|width2=100px|caption=Left: standard symbol.<br/>Right: ''Brawl'' results screen variant.}}

*In ''Smash 4'', the {{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}} herself has a ponytail hairstyle, but the series symbol has her hair in a bun. A similar case occurs with [[Wii Fit (Final Smash)|her Final Smash]].

*''Metal Gear'' and Stage Builder are the only universes to have their series symbols entirely changed in one game after debut rather than edited.

**The original ''Metal Gear'' symbol in ''Brawl'' was based on the emblem of ''Metal Gear'''s FOX Unit, which is also the former logo for Kojima Productions, used while the studio was a part of [[Konami]]. The symbol's change to an exclamation point in ''Ultimate'' was likely made due to the dissolution of Kojima Productions from Konami and its reestablishment as an independent studio in 2015, a move itself precipitated by [[Hideo Kojima]]'s departure from Konami amidst rumors of disagreements with the company's management.

*In ''Ultimate'', the spirits from universes with only stages don't use their stage symbols; the ''Wrecking Crew'' spirits are listed as ''Mario'' series spirits, while the rest are listed as ''Mii'' series spirits (''StreetPass Mii Plaza'', ''Pilotwings'') or "other" series spirits (''Balloon Fight'', ''Electroplankton'', ''Nintendogs'').

*Both ''Kirby'' and ''Fatal Fury'' use a five-pointed star as their symbol. The ''Kirby'' variation is flat with rounded points, while the ''Fatal Fury'' one is skewed with sharp points.

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