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''For the [[trophy]], see [[Giga Bowser (trophy)]]. For Bowser's Final Smash, see [[Giga Bowser Transformation]].''
''For the [[trophy]], see [[Giga Bowser (trophy)]]. For Bowser's Final Smash, see [[Giga Bowser Transformation]].''


'''Giga Bowser''' (ギガクッパ, ''Giga Kuppa'', '''Giga Koopa''' in the Japanese version) is a gargantuan version of [[Bowser]]. To fight him, you must clear Adventure Mode on Normal or higher in 18 minutes or less. Then he'll appear after you defeat Bowser. Defeat him without using a continue and you get the Giga Bowser trophy. He also appears in [[Event 51: The Showdown]].
'''Giga Bowser''' (ギガクッパ, ''Giga Kuppa'') is a gargantuan version of [[Bowser]]. To fight him, Adventure Mode must be cleared on Normal or higher in 18 minutes or fewer. He wiill appear after [[Bowser (SSBM)|Bowser]] is defeated. Defeating him without using a continue and will be rewarded with the Giga Bowser trophy. He also appears in [[Event 51: The Showdown]].
Some things that separate Giga Bowser from Bowser are:
 
==Difference between Giga Bowser and Bowser==
* Approximately 1.7 times larger
* Approximately 1.7 times larger
* Infinite flame breath
* Infinite flame breath
* More height gained from Fortress
* More height gained from [[Bowser Fortress]]
* Fortress grants 26 Invincibility Frames, and pseudo Invincibility Frames after the 26, due to the enormous hitbox.
* Bowser Fortress grants 26 Invincibility Frames and pseudo Invincibility Frames after the 26, due to the enormous hitbox
* Cannot be grabbed
* Cannot be grabbed
* [[Forward tilt]] sets opponent on fire
* [[Forward tilt]] sets opponent on fire
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Giga Bowser is also slated to return in ''[[SSBB]]'' as [[Bowser (SSBB)|Bowser]]'s [[Final Smash]]. (See [[Giga Bowser Transformation]])
Giga Bowser is also slated to return in ''[[SSBB]]'' as [[Bowser (SSBB)|Bowser]]'s [[Final Smash]]. (See [[Giga Bowser Transformation]])
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== Strategy Against Giga Bowser ==
== Strategy Against Giga Bowser ==


=== Falco ===
=== Falco ===
Giga Bowser is a pushover when playing as Falco. Simply roll to the side and get that blaster to work. It won't slow his advance much but the damage will rack up.  When he's getting near you, double jump above his head and use your Fire Bird (B+up) but remember to aim downwards at him.  After hitting him roll away quickly to the other side and repeat this process until you win.
Simply roll to the side and use the blaster. Gig Bowser will not slow down much, but he will accumulate damage.  When he gets too close, double jump over him and use [[Fire Bird]] to aim downwards at him.  After hitting him, roll to the other side and repeat this process.


=== Jigglypuff ===
=== Jigglypuff ===
Just float around a lot, then use the Rest move whenever you get close enough.
Stay ariel often and use [[Rest]] at opportune times.


=== Yoshi ===
=== Yoshi ===
Jump then use the Yoshi Bomb repeadetly. Just make sure Giga Bowser dosen't use Bowser Bomb. because that can destroy the pattern.
Jump and use [[Yoshi Bomb]] repeatedly. If Giga Bowser uses [[Bowser Bomb]] it can disrupt the strategy.
 
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Revision as of 20:51, September 16, 2007

File:Gigabowser.jpg
Giga Bowser's Trophey in SSBM.
File:GBowser.jpg
Bowser's Final Smash in SSBB turns him into Giga Bowser.

For the trophy, see Giga Bowser (trophy). For Bowser's Final Smash, see Giga Bowser Transformation.

Giga Bowser (ギガクッパ, Giga Kuppa) is a gargantuan version of Bowser. To fight him, Adventure Mode must be cleared on Normal or higher in 18 minutes or fewer. He wiill appear after Bowser is defeated. Defeating him without using a continue and will be rewarded with the Giga Bowser trophy. He also appears in Event 51: The Showdown.

Difference between Giga Bowser and Bowser

  • Approximately 1.7 times larger
  • Infinite flame breath
  • More height gained from Bowser Fortress
  • Bowser Fortress grants 26 Invincibility Frames and pseudo Invincibility Frames after the 26, due to the enormous hitbox
  • Cannot be grabbed
  • Forward tilt sets opponent on fire
  • Down smash freezes opponent
  • Forward smash creates a large explosion
  • Neutral aerial electrocutes opponent

Giga Bowser is also slated to return in SSBB as Bowser's Final Smash. (See Giga Bowser Transformation)

Strategy Against Giga Bowser

Falco

Simply roll to the side and use the blaster. Gig Bowser will not slow down much, but he will accumulate damage. When he gets too close, double jump over him and use Fire Bird to aim downwards at him. After hitting him, roll to the other side and repeat this process.

Jigglypuff

Stay ariel often and use Rest at opportune times.

Yoshi

Jump and use Yoshi Bomb repeatedly. If Giga Bowser uses Bowser Bomb it can disrupt the strategy.