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==Origin==
==Origin==
[[File:Mother 3 FB.gif|thumbnail|left|The Franklin Badge reflecting an electric attack in ''Mother 3''.]]
[[File:Mother 3 FB.gif|thumb|left|The Franklin Badge reflecting an electric attack in ''Mother 3''.]]
The Franklin Badge first appeared as an item in ''[[Mother]]'' (later released outside of Japan as ''EarthBound Beginnings''), in which it is given to the main protagonist, {{s|wikibound|Ninten}}, after saving his friend {{s|wikibound|Pippi}} from {{s|wikibound|PseudoZombi}}s in the {{s|wikibound|South Cemetery}}. Another one is found in a box in {{s|wikibound|Duncan's Factory}}. In ''EarthBound Beginnings'' it is used to reflect [[wikibound:PK Beam|PK Beam γ]], normally a one-hit knock-out attack, making certain fights easier. It is described as having been used by {{iw|Wikipedia|Benjamin Franklin}} during his experiments with lightning. It later appears an item in ''{{b|EarthBound|game}}'' when [[Paula]] gives it to [[Ness]] to protect him from the lightning attacks from {{s|wikibound|Carpainter}}. In ''EarthBound'' it instead reflects all thunder attacks, most commonly [[PK Thunder]]. It once again appears in ''[[Mother 3]]'', where it first appears as the Courage Badge, which when cleaned by a [[Mr. Saturn]] reveals it is actually the Franklin Badge. It serves the same purpose as in ''EarthBound'' where it reflects lightning-based attacks, and thus the Franklin Badge is a very important item in all three ''EarthBound'' games. In ''Smash'', the Franklin Badge reflects all projectiles, not just electric-based ones.
The Franklin Badge first appeared as an item in ''[[Mother]]'' (later released outside of Japan as ''EarthBound Beginnings''), in which it is given to the main protagonist, {{s|wikibound|Ninten}}, after saving his friend {{s|wikibound|Pippi}} from {{s|wikibound|PseudoZombi}}s in the {{s|wikibound|South Cemetery}}. Another one is found in a box in {{s|wikibound|Duncan's Factory}}. In ''EarthBound Beginnings'' it is used to reflect [[wikibound:PK Beam|PK Beam γ]], normally a one-hit knock-out attack, making certain fights easier. It is described as having been used by {{iw|Wikipedia|Benjamin Franklin}} during his experiments with lightning. It later appears an item in ''{{b|EarthBound|game}}'' when [[Paula]] gives it to [[Ness]] to protect him from the lightning attacks from {{s|wikibound|Carpainter}}. In ''EarthBound'' it instead reflects all thunder attacks, most commonly [[PK Thunder]]. It once again appears in ''[[Mother 3]]'', where it first appears as the Courage Badge, which when cleaned by a [[Mr. Saturn]] reveals it is actually the Franklin Badge. It serves the same purpose as in ''EarthBound'' where it reflects lightning-based attacks, and thus the Franklin Badge is a very important item in all three ''EarthBound'' games. In ''Smash'', the Franklin Badge reflects all projectiles, not just electric-based ones.


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[[File:Franklin Badge U.jpg|thumb|left|{{SSB4|Toon Link}} wears the Franklin Badge in {{forwiiu}}.]]
[[File:Franklin Badge U.jpg|thumb|left|{{SSB4|Toon Link}} wears the Franklin Badge in {{forwiiu}}.]]
[[File:Franklin Badge6.jpg|thumb|150px|Different characters, like {{SSBB|Kirby}} shown here, wear the Franklin Badge in different locations.]]
[[File:Franklin Badge6.jpg|thumb|150px|Different characters, like {{SSBB|Kirby}} shown here, wear the Franklin Badge in different locations.]]
The Franklin Badge is an item originating from the [[EarthBound (universe)|''Mother''/''EarthBound'']] series. Named after {{iw|Wikipedia|Benjamin Franklin}}, it is capable of reflecting electricity-based attacks back at its caster.
The player can put a Franklin Badge anywhere on their body, which will protect them from projectiles. When the Franklin Badge is equipped, the player can notice the badge emits light in a sparkling fashion, and it can be noticed by other players. However, the item will not stay on the player the entire match, so players must be sure to notice when it disappears from their character's body or if the sparkling light has vanished.<ref name="dojo" />
The player can put a Franklin Badge anywhere on their body, which will protect them from projectiles. When the Franklin Badge is equipped, the player can notice the badge emits light in a sparkling fashion, and it can be noticed by other players. However, the item will not stay on the player the entire match, so players must be sure to notice when it disappears from their character's body or if the sparkling light has vanished.<ref name="dojo" />


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In {{forwiiu}}, the Franklin Badge is one of the items that can be found in [[Smash Tour]] and will give a player the ability to start one battle wearing a Franklin Badge when used.
In {{forwiiu}}, the Franklin Badge is one of the items that can be found in [[Smash Tour]] and will give a player the ability to start one battle wearing a Franklin Badge when used.


===Spirits===
==Trophies==
===In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
{{Trophy
|name=Franklin Badge
|image=Franklin Badge - Brawl Trophy.png
|desc=A badge you can put on to gain the ability to reflect all projectiles. It has exactly the same effect as other reflectors in the game, like the one Fox uses. In EarthBound, it was used to counter Thunder attacks. The lightning bolt on the badge is proof of its capacity. Its importance and usefulness made a deep impression on players.
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=EarthBound|console2=GBA|game2=Mother 3|release2=Japan Only}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=EarthBound|release1=Japan and US Only|console2=GBA|game2=Mother 3|release2=Japan Only}}
|game=Brawl
}}
{{clrl}}
 
===In ''Super Smash Bros. 4''===
{{Trophy
|name=Franklin Badge
|image-3ds=FranklinBadgeTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=FranklinBadgeTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-ntsc=While not the most flashy of accessories, the Franklin Badge is actually incredibly useful. When wearing it, any projectiles launched your way will be reflected harmlessly off you. There is no downside, so grab this as soon as it appears. Don't get too confident, though—the bonus doesn't last long.
|desc-pal=The Franklin Badge might not be flashy, but it's an impressive piece of kit. This tiny thing acts as a reflector shield for any projectiles fired your way. With no particular drawbacks to consider either, it's a real boon if you can snag it. It will run out, though, so don't get careless!
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=EarthBound|release1=06/1995}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=SFC|game1=EarthBound|release1=1994 (JP)|console2=GBA|game2=Mother 3|release2=2006 (JP)}}
}}
{{clrl}}
 
==Spirits==
While the Franklin Badge itself does not have a [[spirit]], the item appears as skill which equips the player with it at the start of a match.
While the Franklin Badge itself does not have a [[spirit]], the item appears as skill which equips the player with it at the start of a match.
====Primary spirits====
====Primary spirits====
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|}
|}
{{clrl}}
{{clrl}}
==Trophies==
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
[[File:Franklin Badge - Brawl Trophy.png|left|thumb|100px|The Franklin Badge trophy in ''Brawl''.]]
''A badge you can put on to gain the ability to reflect all projectiles. It has exactly the same effect as other reflectors in the game, like the one Fox uses. In Mother, it was used to deflect PK Beam when fighting Starman Jr. In Earthbound, it was used to counter Thunder attacks.  The lightning bolt on the badge is proof of its capacity. Its importance and usefulness made a deep impression on players.''
{{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=EarthBound ''(Japan and US Only)''|console2=GBA|game2=Mother 3 ''(Japan Only)''}}
{{clrl}}
===''Super Smash Bros. 4''===
[[File:FranklinBadgeTrophyWiiU.png|thumb|100px|left|The Franklin Badge trophy in {{forwiiu}}.]]
[[File:FranklinBadgeTrophy3DS.png|thumb|100px|right|The Franklin Badge trophy in {{for3ds}}.]]
{{Flag|ntsc}} ''While not the most flashy of accessories, the Franklin Badge is actually incredibly useful. When wearing it, any projectiles launched your way will be reflected harmlessly off you. There is no downside, so grab this as soon as it appears. Don't get too confident, though—the bonus doesn't last long.''
{{Flag|pal}} ''The Franklin Badge might not be flashy, but it's an impressive piece of kit. This tiny thing acts as a reflector shield for any projectiles fired your way. With no particular drawbacks to consider either, it's a real boon if you can snag it. It will run out, though, so don't get careless!''
{{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=EarthBound (06/1995)|console2=GBA|game2=Mother 3 (2006 -- JP)}}
{{clear}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|フランクリンバッジ|Furankurin Bajji}}, ''Franklin Badge''
|ja={{ja|フランクリンバッジ|Furankurin Bajji}}
|jaM=Franklin Badge
|en=Franklin Badge
|en=Franklin Badge
|fr=Badge Franklin
|fr=Badge Franklin
|frM=Franklin Badge
|es_es=Broche Franklin
|es_es=Broche Franklin
|es_esM=Franklin Brooch
|es_esM=Franklin Brooch
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|ru={{rollover|Значок Франклина|Znachok Franklina|?}}
|ru={{rollover|Значок Франклина|Znachok Franklina|?}}
|ruM=Franklin Badge
|ruM=Franklin Badge
|ko={{rollover|프랭클린 배지|Peuraengkeullin Baeji|?}}, ''Franklin Badge''
|ko={{rollover|프랭클린 배지|Peuraengkeullin Baeji|?}}
|koM=Franklin Badge
|zh=Franklin Badge
|zh=Franklin Badge
}}
}}

Latest revision as of 15:24, December 13, 2023

Franklin Badge
RealFranklinBadge.png
EarthBound (universe)
A Franklin Badge pin that was packaged with the Deluxe Box for Mother 3.
Universe EarthBound
Appears in Brawl
SSB4
Ultimate
Item class Gear
Article on WikiBound Franklin Badge
“ Reflects projectiles. ”
—Brawl's instruction manual

The Franklin Badge (フランクリンバッジ, Franklin Badge) is an item in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. 4, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It was revealed on Smash Bros. DOJO!! on August 10, 2007.[1]

Origin[edit]

The Franklin Badge reflecting an electric attack in Mother 3.

The Franklin Badge first appeared as an item in Mother (later released outside of Japan as EarthBound Beginnings), in which it is given to the main protagonist, Ninten, after saving his friend Pippi from PseudoZombis in the South Cemetery. Another one is found in a box in Duncan's Factory. In EarthBound Beginnings it is used to reflect PK Beam γ, normally a one-hit knock-out attack, making certain fights easier. It is described as having been used by Benjamin Franklin during his experiments with lightning. It later appears an item in EarthBound when Paula gives it to Ness to protect him from the lightning attacks from Carpainter. In EarthBound it instead reflects all thunder attacks, most commonly PK Thunder. It once again appears in Mother 3, where it first appears as the Courage Badge, which when cleaned by a Mr. Saturn reveals it is actually the Franklin Badge. It serves the same purpose as in EarthBound where it reflects lightning-based attacks, and thus the Franklin Badge is a very important item in all three EarthBound games. In Smash, the Franklin Badge reflects all projectiles, not just electric-based ones.

When Mother was first released in Japan, an official strategy guide was also released, which contained a list of items that are in the game along with a picture of each item; the Franklin Badge was depicted with simply having a smiley. The strategy guide also contained a contest that involved the reader cutting out a seal and sending it to the publisher. Out of everybody who sent in a seal, two-hundred randomly selected people won a Franklin Badge pin. Franklin Badges were also packaged in the limited edition Deluxe Box of Mother 3. The Franklin Badge's design in Smash is based on the Franklin Badge pins that were handed out for the official Mother strategy guide contest and the Franklin Badge pins included in the Mother 3 Deluxe Box.

Overview[edit]

Toon Link wears the Franklin Badge in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Different characters, like Kirby shown here, wear the Franklin Badge in different locations.

The player can put a Franklin Badge anywhere on their body, which will protect them from projectiles. When the Franklin Badge is equipped, the player can notice the badge emits light in a sparkling fashion, and it can be noticed by other players. However, the item will not stay on the player the entire match, so players must be sure to notice when it disappears from their character's body or if the sparkling light has vanished.[1]

The Franklin Badge can't be broken like other reflectors; if a projectile overloads the Franklin Badge, it will simply either be absorbed or pass through the character.

The Franklin Badge can also be selected on the Special Brawl mode. When selected in this mode, the Badge remains for the entire duration of the match.

In Smash Tour[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, the Franklin Badge is one of the items that can be found in Smash Tour and will give a player the ability to start one battle wearing a Franklin Badge when used.

Trophies[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Franklin Badge's trophy in Brawl
Franklin Badge
A badge you can put on to gain the ability to reflect all projectiles. It has exactly the same effect as other reflectors in the game, like the one Fox uses. In EarthBound, it was used to counter Thunder attacks. The lightning bolt on the badge is proof of its capacity. Its importance and usefulness made a deep impression on players.
NTSC
SNES: EarthBound
GB Advance: Mother 3 (Japan Only)
PAL
SNES: EarthBound (Japan and US Only)
GB Advance: Mother 3 (Japan Only)

In Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]

Franklin Badge's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Franklin Badge's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Franklin Badge
NTSC While not the most flashy of accessories, the Franklin Badge is actually incredibly useful. When wearing it, any projectiles launched your way will be reflected harmlessly off you. There is no downside, so grab this as soon as it appears. Don't get too confident, though—the bonus doesn't last long.
SNES: EarthBound (06/1995)
PAL The Franklin Badge might not be flashy, but it's an impressive piece of kit. This tiny thing acts as a reflector shield for any projectiles fired your way. With no particular drawbacks to consider either, it's a real boon if you can snag it. It will run out, though, so don't get careless!
Super Famicom: EarthBound (1994 (JP))
GB Advance: Mother 3 (2006 (JP))

Spirits[edit]

While the Franklin Badge itself does not have a spirit, the item appears as skill which equips the player with it at the start of a match.

Primary spirits[edit]

No. Image Name Type Class Slots Base Power Max Power Base Attack Max Attack Base Defense Max Defense Ability Series
547
SSBU spirit Mega Diancie.png
 Mega Diancie
Grab
 ★★★★ 3 4748 11871 1681 4202 2521 6304 Franklin Badge Equipped Pokémon Series
1,018
SSBU spirit Father Balder.png
 Father Balder
Shield
 ★★★ 2 3486 10487 1620 4873 1465 4408 Franklin Badge Equipped Bayonetta Series

Support spirits[edit]

No. Image Name Class Cost Ability Series
350
SSBU spirit Dark Mind.png
 Dark Mind ★★★ 2 Franklin Badge Equipped Kirby Series
566
Ana spirit
 Ana ★★★ 2 Franklin Badge Equipped EarthBound Series
1,079
SSBU spirit Sebastian Tute.png
 Sebastian Tute ★★★ 2 Franklin Badge Equipped Wii Music
1,366
SSBU spirit Athena Asamiya.png
 Athena Asamiya ★★★ 2 Franklin Badge Equipped Psycho Soldier

Gallery[edit]

  • The first Franklin Badge from Mother's strategy guide.

    The first Franklin Badge from Mother's strategy guide.

  • Artwork of the Franklin Badge from the EarthBound Player's Guide

    Artwork of the Franklin Badge from the EarthBound Player's Guide

  • Artwork of the Franklin Badge from Brawl.

    Artwork of the Franklin Badge from Brawl.

  • Artwork of the Franklin Badge from Ultimate.

    Artwork of the Franklin Badge from Ultimate.

  • Donkey Kong grabbing a Franklin Badge.

    Donkey Kong grabbing a Franklin Badge.

  • Donkey Kong wearing the badge.

    Donkey Kong wearing the badge.

  • Zero Suit Samus' Paralyzer does not affect DK due to the properties of the Badge.

    Zero Suit Samus' Paralyzer does not affect DK due to the properties of the Badge.

  • Status effects, such as Paralysis, carry over when reflected.

    Status effects, such as Paralysis, carry over when reflected.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese フランクリンバッジ Franklin Badge
UK English Franklin Badge —
France French Badge Franklin Franklin Badge
Germany German Franklin Badge —
Spain Spanish (PAL) Broche Franklin Franklin Brooch
Mexico Spanish (NTSC) Insignia Franklin Franklin Badge
Italy Italian Medaglia Franklin Franklin Medal
China Chinese Franklin Badge —
South Korea Korean 프랭클린 배지 Franklin Badge
Netherlands Dutch Franklin-badge —
Russia Russian Значок Франклина Franklin Badge

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Franklin Badge. Smash Bros. DOJO!!. smashbros.com (2007-08-10). Retrieved on 2007-11-09.


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