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Sukapon was made by Dr. Little Emon and Dr. Ivan Walnuts. When Dr. Walnuts declared his intent to rule the world, Dr. Emon used Sukapon to defeat Dr. Walnuts's robots and stop his evil scheme. After an epic battle on the moon and a change of heart by Dr. Walnuts (apparently due to a split-personality), Sukapon returned to a career as a stand-up comedian. | Sukapon was made by Dr. Little Emon and Dr. Ivan Walnuts. When Dr. Walnuts declared his intent to rule the world, Dr. Emon used Sukapon to defeat Dr. Walnuts's robots and stop his evil scheme. After an epic battle on the moon and a change of heart by Dr. Walnuts (apparently due to a split-personality), Sukapon returned to a career as a stand-up comedian. | ||
Sukapon is a tricky character, with a moveset slightly unconventional and the ability to confuse his opponent. Movement is vital in a game without corners even though everyone's backspeed is low. Everyone has at least one special move to further help counter runaway tactics; Sukapon has two: Sukapon Roll and Konaniran, both of which also have extra possible inputs to add more options at his disposal. Sukapon Roll sends him charging towards the opponent and he can either | Sukapon is a tricky character, with a moveset slightly unconventional and the ability to confuse his opponent. Movement is vital in a game without corners even though everyone's backspeed is low. Everyone has at least one special move to further help counter runaway tactics; Sukapon has two: Sukapon Roll and Konaniran, both of which also have extra possible inputs to add more options at his disposal. Sukapon Roll sends him charging towards the opponent and he can either send himself forward, stop his momentum, or make an arch for extra, but randomized, damage. Konaniran sends his head out half-screen and as it comes back Sukapon has the option to move towards it instead. He also has an overhead toss named after himself and Tondeker, a projectile adjustable before it comes out using lateral input. His damage is average at best. Sukapon is overall regarded as lacking due to his slow movement, floaty jump, and said movement specials having risks that outweigh the reward. The floaty bounce after his roll connects leaves him open to many fast characters, and Skapon takes a long time to toss his head out during Konaniran. | ||
His stage 4 variant, Sukapokon, is considered among the best in the game as a more-aggressive character. Each of the stage 4 enemies get extra damage and speed as well as more moves that knock down. Sukapokon Roll knocking down makes up for its former flaws despite its lowered blockstun. Lastly, Konaniran is replaced with Nonsense, a rapid-punch attack borrowed from another character who bears some similarities to Sukapon. | His stage 4 variant, Sukapokon, is considered among the best in the game as a more-aggressive character. Each of the stage 4 enemies get extra damage and speed as well as more moves that knock down. Sukapokon Roll knocking down makes up for its former flaws despite its lowered blockstun. Lastly, Konaniran is replaced with Nonsense, a rapid-punch attack borrowed from another character who bears some similarities to Sukapon. | ||
Revision as of 21:09, April 23, 2021
| Sukapon | |
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  Official artwork of Sukapon from Joy Mech Fight. | |
| Universe | Joy Mech Fight |
| Debut | Joy Mech Fight (1993) 
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| Smash Bros. appearances | Ultimate |
| Most recent non-Smash appearance | Joy Mech Fight (1993)
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| Console/platform of origin | Famicom |
| Species | Robot |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of origin | Japan |
| Designed by | Noriyuki Harada |
Sukapon (スカポン, Sukapon) is the main character of Joy Mech Fight.
Origin
Sukapon was made by Dr. Little Emon and Dr. Ivan Walnuts. When Dr. Walnuts declared his intent to rule the world, Dr. Emon used Sukapon to defeat Dr. Walnuts's robots and stop his evil scheme. After an epic battle on the moon and a change of heart by Dr. Walnuts (apparently due to a split-personality), Sukapon returned to a career as a stand-up comedian.
Sukapon is a tricky character, with a moveset slightly unconventional and the ability to confuse his opponent. Movement is vital in a game without corners even though everyone's backspeed is low. Everyone has at least one special move to further help counter runaway tactics; Sukapon has two: Sukapon Roll and Konaniran, both of which also have extra possible inputs to add more options at his disposal. Sukapon Roll sends him charging towards the opponent and he can either send himself forward, stop his momentum, or make an arch for extra, but randomized, damage. Konaniran sends his head out half-screen and as it comes back Sukapon has the option to move towards it instead. He also has an overhead toss named after himself and Tondeker, a projectile adjustable before it comes out using lateral input. His damage is average at best. Sukapon is overall regarded as lacking due to his slow movement, floaty jump, and said movement specials having risks that outweigh the reward. The floaty bounce after his roll connects leaves him open to many fast characters, and Skapon takes a long time to toss his head out during Konaniran.
His stage 4 variant, Sukapokon, is considered among the best in the game as a more-aggressive character. Each of the stage 4 enemies get extra damage and speed as well as more moves that knock down. Sukapokon Roll knocking down makes up for its former flaws despite its lowered blockstun. Lastly, Konaniran is replaced with Nonsense, a rapid-punch attack borrowed from another character who bears some similarities to Sukapon.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee
Sukapon was originally going to be an item in Melee, and would have been able to be jumped on by characters, but was cut for "adult matters".[1]
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Sukapon appears as a sticker in Brawl.
Sticker
| Name | Game | Effect | Characters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sukapon | Joy Mech Fight |  +10
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.png) Sukapon (Joy Mech Fight) |
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
As an Assist Trophy
Sukapon appears as an Assist Trophy in Ultimate. He moves around the stage while spinning around with his arms raised and can jump, flailing his hands whenever airborne. He attacks by using his special move, Tondeker, which shoots a copy of his head at opponents. He uses a second special move, Sukapon Toss, where he uses a close grab then tosses opponents backward. He also uses a third special move, Sukapon Roll, where he rolls his whole body forward fast, then continues to spin when rebounding off opponents. Sukapon can also block attacks just like in Joy Mech Fight, but is still vulnerable to grabbing. Sukapon has small black dots for eyes but will have a circle surrounding the dot when attacked or in his Tondeker head projectile, giving off a surprised expression. He claps his hands and moves his feet side to side when finished, a reference to his victory animation in Joy Mech Fight. Like many Assist Trophies in Ultimate, he can be defeated. Training Mode describes his Assist Trophy: Spins around and tackles opponents, occasionally chucking his own head.
Spirit
Sukapon is also a Legend-class spirit, available in the Spirit Board or in the shops. His spirit fight is a stamina battle against Mii Gunner (meant to represent Dr. Little Emon[2]), whose attack power periodically increases, on Coliseum, with Sukapon constantly appearing as a hostile Assist Trophy.
| No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Slots | Base 
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Max
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Base 
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Max
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Base 
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Max
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Ability | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,140 | |
Sukapon |  |
★★★★ | 2 | 4251 | 10630 | 2106 | 5265 | 1905 | 4764 | Strong Throw | Joy Mech Fight |
Gallery
Sukapon as an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Sukapon, as he appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Grabbing Luigi.
Using his Sukapon Toss against Luigi.
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Trivia
- Sukapon was the most requested miscellaneous Nintendo character for inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Melee.[3]
Names in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Japanese |
スカポン, Sukapon |
 English |
Sukapon |
 French |
Sukapon |
 German |
Sukapon |
 Spanish |
Sukapon |
 Italian |
Sukapon |
 Chinese |
Sukapon |
 Korean |
스카퐁, Sukapon |
 Dutch |
Sukapon |
 Russian |
Скапон |
References
