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|name=Prince of Sablé
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|image= [[File:Prince of Sablé Spirit.png|250px]]
|image= [[File:Prince of Sablé Spirit.png|250px]]
|caption={{symbol|other}}<br>Official artwork of Prince of Sablé from ''{{s|wikipedia|Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru}}''.
|caption={{symbol|other}}<br>Official artwork of the Prince of Sablé from ''{{s|wikipedia|Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru}}''.
|universe={{uv|Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru}}
|universe={{uv|Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru}}
|firstgame=''{{s|wikipedia|Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru}}'' (1992) {{Flag|Japan}}
|firstgame=''{{s|wikipedia|Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru}}'' (1992) {{Flag|Japan}}
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==Origin==
==Origin==
[[File:Sable Prince.png|thumb|left|Official artwork of the Prince of Sablé in his frog and snake forms.]]
[[File:Sable Prince.png|thumb|left|Official artwork of the Prince of Sablé in his frog and snake forms.]]
The dust clouds are a reference to the combat mechanic in ''Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru'', which is a turn-based system that pits the player and their enemy in a battle within a dust cloud, exchanging hits until one is defeated. The ability to turn into a frog is gained through a potion given to the player by the witch Mandola, which allows the player to transform into a frog by touching cold water. Transforming back into a human requires the use of another potion bought from Mandola later in the game, which lets the player transform into a human by fainting (which can be achieved by eating Joy Fruit) or into a snake by eating snake eggs.
In ''Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru'', the naïve but well-meaning Prince of the Sablé Kingdom sets out to rescue Princess Tiramisu of the Mille-Feuille Kingdom after she is kidnapped by Lord Delarin. He was raised in a wealthy family, and as such, he often solves problems by buying his way out of them. On his quest, he competes with his friendly rival, Prince Richard of the Custard Kingdom.
 
Both princes are tricked into drinking a strange potion by the witch Mandola, which causes them to turn into frogs after touching cold water. The Prince of Sablé pays an exorbitant sum for an antidote and gains the ability to turn back into a human by fainting (which can be achieved by eating Joy Fruit), or into a snake by eating snake eggs. In ''Super Smash Bros.'', he can change between forms at will, though he will automatically become a frog if he touches water, referencing this scenario.
 
Combat in ''Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru'' is represented through a turn-based system that pits the player and their enemy in a battle within a dust cloud, exchanging hits until one is defeated. This is also referenced in ''Smash'', as the Prince of Sablé will trap opponents in dust clouds where they gradually accumulate damage.
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===As an [[Assist Trophy]]===
===As an [[Assist Trophy]]===
[[File:SSB4 - Prince Sable.jpg|thumb|200px|Prince of Sablé in {{for3ds}}.]]
[[File:SSB4 - Prince Sable.jpg|thumb|200px|Prince of Sablé in {{for3ds}}.]]
Prince of Sablé appears as an [[Assist Trophy]] and can transform into his frog or snake forms and trap opponents in dust clouds dealing up to 25% damage. As a frog, he jumps about the stage in large arcs, and as a snake, he slithers back and forth along platforms, sometimes falling off of them. Before he disappears, he will say {{ja|さらばだ|sarabada}}, translating to "Farewell". He is one of the few Assist Trophies that can be attacked.
Prince of Sablé appears as an [[Assist Trophy]] and can transform into his frog or snake forms and trap opponents in dust clouds dealing up to 25% damage. As a frog, he jumps about the stage in large arcs, and as a snake, he slithers back and forth along platforms, sometimes falling off of them. He speaks Japanese in all versions of the game, and occasionally announces which form he will transform into: {{ja|カエル|kaeru}} for "frog", and {{ja|ヘビ|hebi}} for "snake". Before he disappears, he will say {{ja|さらばだ|sarabada}}, translating to "Farewell". He is one of the few Assist Trophies that can be attacked.
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*So far, the Prince of Sablé is the only Assist Trophy to have debuted on the original Game Boy console.
*So far, the Prince of Sablé is the only Assist Trophy to have debuted on the original Game Boy console.
*For reasons unknown, the Prince of Sablé's voice clip that plays when the player summons him does not appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''{{'}}s [[Sound Test]].
*For reasons unknown, the Prince of Sablé's voice clip that plays when the player summons him does not appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''{{'}}s [[Sound Test]].
*If the Prince of Sablé touches water—regardless of whether fighters can [[swim]] in it—he will instantly turn into a frog, referencing how it had the same effect upon him in ''Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru''.


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