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In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', each character has at least four [[alternate costume]]s, one for each of the C Buttons used to select them. Some characters have an extra costume (or two) to accommodate [[Team Battle]]s if their four selectable costumes lack a red, blue, or green variation; these particular colors cannot be selected outside of Team Battle.
[[File:SSB64PalettesNess.jpg|thumb|350px|The beginning of a battle between {{SSB|Ness}} with his four alternate costumes.]]
In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', each character has at least four [[alternate costume]]s, one for each of the {{Button|N64|C}} used to select them. Some characters have an extra costume (or two) to accommodate [[Team Battle]]s if their four selectable costumes lack a red, blue, or green variation; these particular colors cannot be selected outside of Team Battle. There are a total of 56 alternate costumes, with an average of four and two thirds (~4.67) costumes per fighter.


The original [[Smabura-Ken|''Smash 64'' website]] in Japan listed what each specific color was inspired by from previous Nintendo games and media prior to the release of the original game, along with some additional names for specific colors.<ref name=64colors/> These have been translated below and are considered to be official names for each alternate color, although there do exist some inconsistencies between the source material of the costume and the official explanation.
The original [[Smabura-Ken|''Smash 64'' website]] in Japan listed what each specific color was inspired by from previous Nintendo games and media prior to the release of the original game, along with some additional names for specific colors.<ref name=64colors/> These have been translated below and are considered to be official names for each alternate color, although there do exist some inconsistencies between the source material of the costume and the official explanation.


In [[Team Battle]]s, if two identical characters share the same color scheme, the second player will have a lighter tint in their appearance. A third player uses a darker tint, which technically means that each character has 4 more costumes for [[Team Battle]]s. A fourth player would appear the exact same way as the first player, though it is not possible to have four players on the same team through regular gameplay.
In [[Team Battle]]s, if two identical characters share the same color scheme, the second player will have a lighter tint in their appearance. A third player uses a darker tint, which technically means that each character has 4 more costumes for Team Battles. A fourth player would appear the exact same way as the first player, though it is not possible to have four players on the same team through regular gameplay.


Due to the dark lighting of the tournament-legal [[Congo Jungle]], the [[Smash 64 Backroom]] recommends avoiding the use of certain grey or black costumes when the stage is in use. If such a costume is used on the stage, any players in the match [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FosN-vNSlYI&t=20s can reset the match] so that the offending player can select a different costume. In the lists below, these costumes are marked with a black "!" in the team column.
Due to the dark lighting of the formerly tournament-legal [[Congo Jungle]], the [[Smash 64 Backroom]] recommended avoiding the use of certain grey or black costumes when the stage was in use. If such a costume was used on the stage, any players in the match [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FosN-vNSlYI&t=20s could reset the match] so that the offending player could select a different costume. In the lists below, these costumes are marked with a black "!" in the team column.


=={{SSB|Captain Falcon}}==
=={{SSB|Captain Falcon}}==
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|toodark=2
|toodark=2
|name2=2P (Commercial Costume: F-Zero X CM)
|name2=2P (Commercial Costume: F-Zero X CM)
|desc2=Based on his appearance in the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTtQYuWbYZo Japanese commercial] for ''{{s|fzerowiki|F-Zero X}}''.<ref name=64colors/>
|desc2=Based on his appearance in the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTtQYuWbYZo Japanese commercial] for ''{{iw|fzerowiki|F-Zero X}}''.<ref name=64colors/>
|c3=Red
|c3=Red
|redteam=3
|redteam=3
|name3=3P & Red Team (Blood Falcon Colors: F-Zero X 64)
|name3=3P & Red Team (Blood Falcon Colors: F-Zero X 64)
|desc3=Based on {{s|fzerowiki|Blood Falcon}}, Captain Falcon's clone and rival.<ref name=64colors/>
|desc3=Based on {{iw|fzerowiki|Blood Falcon}}, Captain Falcon's clone and rival.<ref name=64colors/>
|c4=White
|c4=White
|name4=4P
|name4=4P
|desc4=Resembles {{s|fzerowiki|Jody Summer}}'s original [[fzerowiki:File:SummerX.gif|appearance]] in ''F-Zero X''.
|desc4=Resembles {{iw|fzerowiki|Jody Summer}}.
|c5=Green
|c5=Green
|greenteam=5
|greenteam=5
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|blueteam=6
|blueteam=6
|name6=Blue Team
|name6=Blue Team
|desc6=Resembles his [[fzerowiki:File:Captain Falcon F-Zero.png|appearance]] in the original ''F-Zero''.
|desc6=Resembles his [[fzerowiki:File:Captain_FalconX.png|appearance]] in ''F-Zero X''.
}}
}}


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|toodark=2
|toodark=2
|name2=2P
|name2=2P
|desc2=Resembles a {{s|wikipedia|gorilla}} and his [[mariowiki:File:DKGBDonkeyKongSprite.png|in-game sprite]] from ''{{s|mariowiki|Donkey Kong '94}}''.
|desc2=Resembles a real-life {{iw|wikipedia|gorilla}}.
|c3=Red
|c3=Red
|redteam=3
|redteam=3
|name3=3P & Red Team
|name3=3P & Red Team
|desc3=Resembles the [[mariowiki:File:Dk1.gif|original D.K.]] from ''{{s|mariowiki|Donkey Kong|game}}''.
|desc3=Resembles the [[mariowiki:File:Dk1.gif|original D.K.]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Donkey Kong|game}}''.
|c4=Blue
|c4=Blue
|blueteam=4
|blueteam=4
|name4=4P & Blue Team
|name4=4P & Blue Team
|desc4=Resembles one of his alternate costumes from ''{{s|dkwiki|Donkey Kong 64}}''{{'}}s Multiplayer Mode. It also resembles one of his [[mariowiki:File:Mgdk.png|alternate colors]] from ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Golf|Nintendo 64}}''.
|c5=Green
|c5=Green
|greenteam=5
|greenteam=5
|name5=Green Team
|name5=Green Team
|desc5=Resembles his [[mariowiki:File:JungleJauntDKLBeginning.png|in-game sprite]] from ''{{s|dkwiki|Donkey Kong Land}}''.
|desc5=Resembles his [[mariowiki:File:Jungle_Jaunt_DKL_start.png|in-game sprite]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Donkey Kong Land}}''.
}}
}}


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|c1=Grey
|c1=Grey
|name1=1P
|name1=1P
|desc1=Based on his appearance in ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox 64}}''.
|desc1=Based on his appearance in ''Star Fox 64''.
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
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|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
|name4=4P & Green Team
|name4=4P & Green Team
|desc4=Resembles [[lylatwiki:Image:Slide005.jpg|concept art]] of him for the original ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox|game}}''.
|desc4=Resembles [[lylatwiki:Image:Slide005.jpg|concept art]] of him for the original ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox|game}}''.
}}
}}


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|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|name3=3P & Blue Team
|name3=3P & Blue Team
|desc3=Resembles one of the possible colors for a [https://78.media.tumblr.com/3ae805eff6c92f55569d34105297fc77/tumblr_inline_p7j3ozcP9e1t1fa49_500.jpg nicknamed Jigglypuff] in ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Stadium}}''.
|desc3=Resembles one of the possible colors for a [https://78.media.tumblr.com/3ae805eff6c92f55569d34105297fc77/tumblr_inline_p7j3ozcP9e1t1fa49_500.jpg nicknamed Jigglypuff] in ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Stadium}}''.
|c4=Green
|c4=Green
|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
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|c2=Yellow
|c2=Yellow
|name2=2P (aka: Keeby: Kirby Bowl)
|name2=2P (aka: Keeby: Kirby Bowl)
|desc2=Based on "{{s|wikirby|Keeby}}" from ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Course}}''.<ref name="64colors"/> It also resembles [[wikirby:Beam|Beam Kirby]] in ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby Super Star}}''.
|desc2=Based on and directly referred to as "{{iw|wikirby|Keeby}}" from ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Course}}''.<ref name="64colors"/>  
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
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|greenteam=1
|greenteam=1
|name1=1P & Green Team
|name1=1P & Green Team
|desc1=Based on [[zeldawiki:File:OoT Link Artwork.png|Adult Link]] from ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}''.
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|name2=2P & Red Team (Goron Tunic: The Legend of Zelda 64)
|name2=2P & Red Team (Goron Tunic: The Legend of Zelda 64)
|desc2=Based on the {{s|zeldawiki|Goron Tunic}} from ''Ocarina of Time''.<ref name="64colors"/> It also resembles Link's [[zeldawiki:File:TLoZ Link Red Ring Sprite.png|tunic]] with the {{s|zeldawiki|Red Ring}} equipped in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda|Game}}''.
|desc2=Based on the {{iw|zeldawiki|Goron Tunic}} from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''.<ref name="64colors"/>
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|name3=3P & Blue Team (Zora Tunic: The Legend of Zelda 64)
|name3=3P & Blue Team (Zora Tunic: The Legend of Zelda 64)
|desc3=Based on the {{s|zeldawiki|Zora Tunic}} from ''Ocarina of Time''.<ref name="64colors"/>
|desc3=Based on the {{iw|zeldawiki|Zora Tunic}} from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''.<ref name="64colors"/>
|c4=Lavender
|c4=Lavender
|name4=4P (Blue Ring Equipped: The Legend of Zelda FC)
|name4=4P (Blue Ring Equipped: The Legend of Zelda FC)
|desc4=Based on his [[zeldawiki:File:TLoZ Link Blue Ring Sprite.png|tunic]] with the {{s|zeldawiki|Blue Ring}} equipped in ''The Legend of Zelda''.<ref name="64colors"/>
|desc4=Based on his [[zeldawiki:File:TLoZ Link Blue Ring Sprite.png|tunic]] with the {{iw|zeldawiki|Blue Ring}} equipped in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda}}''.<ref name="64colors"/>
}}
}}


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|greenteam=1
|greenteam=1
|name1=1P & Green Team
|name1=1P & Green Team
|desc1=Resembles his in-game sprite from ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario World}}''.
|desc1=Based on his appearance in ''Super Mario World''.
|c2=White
|c2=White
|name2=2P (Old Luigi Colors: Mario Bros. Famicom)
|name2=2P (Old Luigi Colors: Mario Bros. Famicom)
|desc2=Based on his [[mariowiki:File:Smb1 luigi.gif|in-game sprite]] from the original ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros.}}''<ref name="64colors"/>
|desc2=Based on his [[mariowiki:File:SMB NES Luigi Running.gif|in-game sprite]] from the original ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros.}}''<ref name="64colors"/>
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|name3=3P & Blue Team
|name3=3P & Blue Team
|desc3=Resembles Mario's [[mariowiki:File:Mario Bros. NES Cover.PNG|appearance]] on the American boxart for ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Bros.|game}}''
|desc3=Based on Mario's appearance in North American box art in ''Mario Bros.'' on the Nintendo Entertainment System.
|c4=Pink
|c4=Pink
|redteam=4
|redteam=4
|name4=4P & Red Team (aka: Strawberry Luigi)
|name4=4P & Red Team (aka: Strawberry Luigi)
|desc4=The original [[Smabura-Ken|''Super Smash Bros.'' website]] referred to this costume as "Strawberry Luigi".<ref name=64colors/> It resembles his [[mariowiki:File:Wrecking Weegee.png|appearance]] in ''{{s|mariowiki|Wrecking Crew}}''.
|desc4=The original [[Smabura-Ken|''Super Smash Bros.'' website]] referred to this costume as "Strawberry Luigi".<ref name=64colors/> It resembles his [[mariowiki:File:WC Luigi Sprite.png|appearance]] in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Wrecking Crew}}''.
}}
}}


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|redteam=1
|redteam=1
|name1=1P & Red Team
|name1=1P & Red Team
|desc1=Based on his appearance in ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}''.
|desc1=Based on his appearance in ''Super Mario 64''.
|c2=Yellow
|c2=Yellow
|name2=2P (Wario Colors)
|name2=2P (Wario Colors)
|desc2=Based on [[Wario]], Mario's rival.<ref name="64colors"/>
|desc2=Based on [[Wario]], Mario's rival,<ref name=64colors>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/Color.html 色ちがいのひみつ]</ref> although the "M" on his cap and the buttons are yellow instead of blue and white, respectively.
|c3=Brown
|c3=Brown
|name3=3P (Blackie Colors: Wrecking Crew FC)
|name3=3P (Blackie Colors: Wrecking Crew FC)
|desc3=Based on {{s|mariowiki|Foreman Spike}} from ''{{s|mariowiki|Wrecking Crew}}''.<ref name="64colors"/>
|desc3=Based on {{iw|mariowiki|Foreman Spike}} from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Wrecking Crew}}''.<ref name="64colors"/>
|c4=Blue
|c4=Blue
|blueteam=4
|blueteam=4
|name4=4P & Blue Team (Old Mario Colors: Mario Bros. FC)
|name4=4P & Blue Team (Old Mario Colors: Mario Bros. FC)
|desc4=Based on his [[mariowiki:File:Mario MB.png|appearance]] on the Japanese arcade cabinet for ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Bros.|game}}''<ref name=64colors>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/Color.html 色ちがいのひみつ]</ref>
|desc4=Based on his [[mariowiki:File:MB_Mario_Artwork.png|appearance]] in promotional artwork for ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Bros.|game}}'',<ref name="64colors"/> with the colors of the overalls and shirt swapped.
|c5=Green
|c5=Green
|greenteam=5
|greenteam=5
|name5=Green Team
|name5=Green Team
|desc5=Resembles his [[mariowiki:File:Famicom_Mini_Wrecking_Crew_cover.jpg|appearance]] on the Japanese boxart for ''Wrecking Crew''.
|desc5=Resembles his [[mariowiki:File:WC Famicom Box Art.jpg|appearance]] on the Japanese boxart for ''Wrecking Crew''.
}}
}}


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|c2=Yellow
|c2=Yellow
|name2=2P (aka: Hanshin Tigers Fan)
|name2=2P (aka: Hanshin Tigers Fan)
|desc2=Based on the uniforms of the {{s|wikipedia|Hanshin Tigers}}, a Japanese baseball team.<ref name=64colors/> The shirt's pattern is reminiscent of the {{s|wikibound|Gigantic Ant}} enemy from ''{{s|wikibound|EarthBound}}''.
|desc2=Based on the uniforms of the {{iw|wikipedia|Hanshin Tigers}}, a Japanese baseball team.<ref name=64colors/> The shirt's pattern is reminiscent of the {{iw|wikibound|Gigantic Ant}} enemy from ''{{iw|wikibound|EarthBound}}''.
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|name3=3P & Blue Team
|name3=3P & Blue Team
|desc3=Resembles his [http://earthbound.wikia.com/wiki/File:Young_Ness.png younger self] that he encounters in {{s|wikibound|Magicant}}.
|desc3=Resembles his [https://wikibound.info/w/images/2/23/Young_Ness.png younger self] that he encounters in {{iw|wikibound|Magicant|EarthBound}}.
|c4=Green
|c4=Green
|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
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|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|name2=2P & Red Team
|name2=2P & Red Team
|desc2=Resembles one of the possible colors for a [https://78.media.tumblr.com/8fb0dc63859b6a34288c588f31cb7afe/tumblr_inline_p7j3ozNsGB1t1fa49_500.jpg nicknamed Pikachu] in ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Stadium}}''.
|desc2=Resembles one of the possible colors for a [https://78.media.tumblr.com/8fb0dc63859b6a34288c588f31cb7afe/tumblr_inline_p7j3ozNsGB1t1fa49_500.jpg nicknamed Pikachu] in ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Stadium}}''.
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
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|redteam=1
|redteam=1
|name1=1P & Red Team
|name1=1P & Red Team
|desc1=Based on the {{iw|metroidwiki|Varia Suit}} as it [[metroidwiki:File:Samus sm Artwork.png|appears]] in ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Super Metroid}}''.<ref name="DeveloperDirect">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQD1yJinzeQ |title=Wii U & Nintendo 3DS Developer Direct |accessdate=2016-02-06 |date=2014-07-11 |publisher=Official Nintendo YouTube channel |quote=Until now Samus was based off the design from Super Metroid, but she's been given a major makeover. Her design is now closer to that of Metroid: Other M. }}</ref>
|c2=Pink
|c2=Pink
|name2=2P (Gravity Suit: Metroid SFC)
|name2=2P (Gravity Suit: Metroid SFC)
|desc2=Based on the {{s|metroidwiki|Gravity Suit}}'s [[metroidwiki:File:Gravity Suit sm Sprite.png|in-game sprite]] from ''{{s|metroidwiki|Super Metroid}}'',<ref name=64colors/> but more closely resembles the [[:File:Ridley vs Samus NES.gif|color scheme]] of the {{s|metroidwiki|Varia Suit}} of the original ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid|game}}'' when [[missile]]s are selected.
|desc2=Based on the {{iw|metroidwiki|Gravity Suit}}'s [[metroidwiki:File:Gravity Suit sm Sprite.png|in-game sprite]] from ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Super Metroid}}'',<ref name=64colors/> but more closely resembles the [[:File:Ridley vs Samus NES.gif|color scheme]] of the {{iw|metroidwiki|Varia Suit}} of the original ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid|game}}'' when [[missile]]s are selected.
|c3=Black
|c3=Black
|toodark=3
|toodark=3
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|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
|name4=4P & Green Team (aka: Production Model Samus)
|name4=4P & Green Team (aka: Production Model Samus)
|desc4=The original [[Smabura-Ken|''Super Smash Bros.'' website]] referred to this alternate costume as "mass-produced Samus",<ref name=64colors/> a reference to ''{{s|wikipedia|Gundam}}''.
|desc4=The original [[Smabura-Ken|''Super Smash Bros.'' website]] referred to this alternate costume as "mass-produced Samus",<ref name=64colors/> a reference to the ''MS-06 Zaku II'' from the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Gundam}}'' franchise.
|c5=Blue
|c5=Blue
|blueteam=5
|blueteam=5
|name5=Blue Team
|name5=Blue Team
|desc5=Resembles artwork of the Gravity Suit from ''Super Metroid''.
|desc5=Resembles [https://metroid.fandom.com/wiki/File:Smart_wreckedship02.jpg artwork of the Gravity Suit] from ''Super Metroid''.
}}
}}


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{{Palette swap info SSB
{{Palette swap info SSB
|char=Yoshi
|char=Yoshi
|notes=While all the colors (including the colors of the boots they wear) are specifically taken from ''{{s|mariowiki|Yoshi's Story}}'',<ref name=64colors/> Yoshis of various colors have appeared since ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario World}}''.
|notes=All of Yoshi's costumes appear as different variations of the Yoshi species in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Yoshi's Story}}''.<ref name="64colors"/>. The only way a Blue Yoshi or Pink Yoshi can be controlled by a human player is by hacking.
|c1=Green
|c1=Green
|greenteam=1
|greenteam=1
|name1=1P & Green Team
|name1=1P & Green Team
|desc1=Based on a {{iw|mariowiki|Green Yoshi}} and his appearance in ''Super Mario 64''..
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|name2=2P & Red Team
|name2=2P & Red Team
|desc2=Based on a {{iw|mariowiki|Red Yoshi}}.
|c3=Cyan
|c3=Cyan
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|name3=3P & Blue Team
|name3=3P & Blue Team
|desc3=Based on a {{iw|mariowiki|Light Blue Yoshi}}.
|c4=Yellow
|c4=Yellow
|name4=4P
|name4=4P
|desc4=Based on a {{iw|mariowiki|Yellow Yoshi}}.
|c5=Pink
|c5=Pink
|name5=For COM
|name5=For COM
|desc5=Only appears as part of the [[Yoshi Team]].
|desc5=Based on a {{iw|mariowiki|Pink Yoshi}}. Only appears as part of the [[Yoshi Team]].
|c6=Blue
|c6=Blue
|name6=For COM
|name6=For COM
|desc6=Only appears as part of the Yoshi Team.
|desc6=Based on a {{iw|mariowiki|Blue Yoshi}}. Only appears as part of the Yoshi Team.
}}
}}


==Stats==
==Trivia==
*There are a total of 56 alternate costumes.
*{{SSB|Captain Falcon}} is the only character with six alternate costumes that can use each one in a Vs. match.
*The average number of costumes per character is four and two thirds (~4.67).
*In the files, there are unused stock icons for Pikachu wearing a yellow party hat and Jigglypuff wearing a yellow bow.
**There are 6 fighters with 4 color swaps, 4 with 5, and only 2 with 6.
**Only one ({{SSB|Captain Falcon}}) of the two characters with six alternate costumes (the other being {{SSB|Yoshi}}) can use each one in a Vs. match.
*The only way a Blue Yoshi or Pink Yoshi can be controlled by a human player is by hacking.


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
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{{Palette}}
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An icon used in notice templates. NOTE: Every claimed source needs a cross-reference link; claimed sources need to be plausible, not horrendously obscure; default costumes usually don't need descriptions since they are not alternate costumes.
The beginning of a battle between Ness with his four alternate costumes.

In Super Smash Bros., each character has at least four alternate costumes, one for each of the C used to select them. Some characters have an extra costume (or two) to accommodate Team Battles if their four selectable costumes lack a red, blue, or green variation; these particular colors cannot be selected outside of Team Battle. There are a total of 56 alternate costumes, with an average of four and two thirds (~4.67) costumes per fighter.

The original Smash 64 website in Japan listed what each specific color was inspired by from previous Nintendo games and media prior to the release of the original game, along with some additional names for specific colors.[1] These have been translated below and are considered to be official names for each alternate color, although there do exist some inconsistencies between the source material of the costume and the official explanation.

In Team Battles, if two identical characters share the same color scheme, the second player will have a lighter tint in their appearance. A third player uses a darker tint, which technically means that each character has 4 more costumes for Team Battles. A fourth player would appear the exact same way as the first player, though it is not possible to have four players on the same team through regular gameplay.

Due to the dark lighting of the formerly tournament-legal Congo Jungle, the Smash 64 Backroom recommended avoiding the use of certain grey or black costumes when the stage was in use. If such a costume was used on the stage, any players in the match could reset the match so that the offending player could select a different costume. In the lists below, these costumes are marked with a black "!" in the team column.

Captain Falcon

Captain Falcon Palette (SSB).png
CaptainFalconHeadSSB.png CaptainFalconHeadGreySSB.png CaptainFalconHeadRedSSB.png CaptainFalconHeadWhiteSSB.png CaptainFalconHeadGreenSSB.png CaptainFalconHeadBlueSSB.png
Purple C-Up 1P
Grey ! C-Right 2P (Commercial Costume: F-Zero X CM) Based on his appearance in the Japanese commercial for F-Zero X.[1]
Red R C-Down 3P & Red Team (Blood Falcon Colors: F-Zero X 64) Based on Blood Falcon, Captain Falcon's clone and rival.[1]
White C-Left 4P Resembles Jody Summer.
Green G — Green Team
Blue B — Blue Team Resembles his appearance in F-Zero X.

Donkey Kong

Donkey Kong Palette (SSB).png
DonkeyKongHeadSSB.png DonkeyKongHeadBlackSSB.png DonkeyKongHeadRedSSB.png DonkeyKongHeadBlueSSB.png DonkeyKongHeadGreenSSB.png
Brown C-Up 1P
Black ! C-Right 2P Resembles a real-life gorilla.
Red R C-Down 3P & Red Team Resembles the original D.K. from Donkey Kong.
Blue B C-Left 4P & Blue Team
Green G — Green Team Resembles his in-game sprite from Donkey Kong Land.

Fox

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Grey C-Up 1P Based on his appearance in Star Fox 64.
Red R C-Right 2P & Red Team
Blue B C-Down 3P & Blue Team
Green G C-Left 4P & Green Team Resembles concept art of him for the original Star Fox.

Jigglypuff

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JigglypuffHeadSSB.png JigglypuffHeadRedSSB.png JigglypuffHeadBlueSSB.png JigglypuffHeadGreenSSB.png
Pink C-Up 1P
Red R C-Right 2P & Red Team
Blue B C-Down 3P & Blue Team Resembles one of the possible colors for a nicknamed Jigglypuff in Pokémon Stadium.
Green G C-Left 4P & Green Team Resembles one of the possible colors for a nicknamed Jigglypuff in Pokémon Stadium.

Kirby

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KirbyHeadSSB.png KirbyHeadYellowSSB.png KirbyHeadBlueSSB.png KirbyHeadRedSSB.png KirbyHeadGreenSSB.png
Pink C-Up 1P
Yellow C-Right 2P (aka: Keeby: Kirby Bowl) Based on and directly referred to as "Keeby" from Kirby's Dream Course.[1]
Blue B C-Down 3P & Blue Team (Ice Ability: Hoshi no Kirby Super Deluxe SFC) Based on Ice Kirby in Kirby Super Star.[1]
Red R C-Left 4P & Red Team (Fire Ability: Hoshi no Kirby Super Deluxe SFC) Based on Fire Kirby in Kirby Super Star.[1]
Green G — Green Team (aka: Kusa Mochi Kirby) The original Super Smash Bros. website referred to this costume as "Kusa-mochi Kirby".[1]

Link

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LinkHeadSSB.png LinkHeadRedSSB.png LinkHeadBlueSSB.png LinkHeadLavenderSSB.png
Green G C-Up 1P & Green Team Based on Adult Link from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Red R C-Right 2P & Red Team (Goron Tunic: The Legend of Zelda 64) Based on the Goron Tunic from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.[1]
Blue B C-Down 3P & Blue Team (Zora Tunic: The Legend of Zelda 64) Based on the Zora Tunic from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.[1]
Lavender C-Left 4P (Blue Ring Equipped: The Legend of Zelda FC) Based on his tunic with the Blue Ring equipped in The Legend of Zelda.[1]

Luigi

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Green G C-Up 1P & Green Team Based on his appearance in Super Mario World.
White C-Right 2P (Old Luigi Colors: Mario Bros. Famicom) Based on his in-game sprite from the original Super Mario Bros.[1]
Blue B C-Down 3P & Blue Team Based on Mario's appearance in North American box art in Mario Bros. on the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Pink R C-Left 4P & Red Team (aka: Strawberry Luigi) The original Super Smash Bros. website referred to this costume as "Strawberry Luigi".[1] It resembles his appearance in Wrecking Crew.

Mario

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MarioHeadSSB.png MarioHeadYellowSSB.png MarioHeadBrownSSB.png MarioHeadBlueSSB.png MarioHeadGreenSSB.png
Red R C-Up 1P & Red Team Based on his appearance in Super Mario 64.
Yellow C-Right 2P (Wario Colors) Based on Wario, Mario's rival,[1] although the "M" on his cap and the buttons are yellow instead of blue and white, respectively.
Brown C-Down 3P (Blackie Colors: Wrecking Crew FC) Based on Foreman Spike from Wrecking Crew.[1]
Blue B C-Left 4P & Blue Team (Old Mario Colors: Mario Bros. FC) Based on his appearance in promotional artwork for Mario Bros.,[1] with the colors of the overalls and shirt swapped.
Green G — Green Team Resembles his appearance on the Japanese boxart for Wrecking Crew.

Ness

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NessHeadSSB.png NessHeadYellowSSB.png NessHeadBlueSSB.png NessHeadGreenSSB.png
Red R C-Up 1P & Red Team
Yellow C-Right 2P (aka: Hanshin Tigers Fan) Based on the uniforms of the Hanshin Tigers, a Japanese baseball team.[1] The shirt's pattern is reminiscent of the Gigantic Ant enemy from EarthBound.
Blue B C-Down 3P & Blue Team Resembles his younger self that he encounters in Magicant.
Green G C-Left 4P & Green Team

Pikachu

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PikachuHeadSSB.png PikachuHeadRedSSB.png PikachuHeadBlueSSB.png PikachuHeadGreenSSB.png
Yellow C-Up 1P
Red R C-Right 2P & Red Team Resembles one of the possible colors for a nicknamed Pikachu in Pokémon Stadium.
Blue B C-Down 3P & Blue Team
Green G C-Left 4P & Green Team Resembles one of the possible colors for a nicknamed Pikachu in Pokémon Stadium.

Samus

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SamusHeadSSB.png SamusHeadPinkSSB.png SamusHeadBlackSSB.png SamusHeadGreenSSB.png SamusHeadBlueSSB.png
Orange R C-Up 1P & Red Team Based on the Varia Suit as it appears in Super Metroid.[2]
Pink C-Right 2P (Gravity Suit: Metroid SFC) Based on the Gravity Suit's in-game sprite from Super Metroid,[1] but more closely resembles the color scheme of the Varia Suit of the original Metroid when missiles are selected.
Black ! C-Down 3P
Green G C-Left 4P & Green Team (aka: Production Model Samus) The original Super Smash Bros. website referred to this alternate costume as "mass-produced Samus",[1] a reference to the MS-06 Zaku II from the Gundam franchise.
Blue B — Blue Team Resembles artwork of the Gravity Suit from Super Metroid.

Yoshi

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YoshiHeadSSB.png YoshiHeadRedSSB.png YoshiHeadCyanSSB.png YoshiHeadYellowSSB.png YoshiHeadPinkSSB.png YoshiHeadBlueSSB.png

All of Yoshi's costumes appear as different variations of the Yoshi species in Yoshi's Story.[1]. The only way a Blue Yoshi or Pink Yoshi can be controlled by a human player is by hacking.

Green G C-Up 1P & Green Team Based on a Green Yoshi and his appearance in Super Mario 64..
Red R C-Right 2P & Red Team Based on a Red Yoshi.
Cyan B C-Down 3P & Blue Team Based on a Light Blue Yoshi.
Yellow C-Left 4P Based on a Yellow Yoshi.
Pink — For COM Based on a Pink Yoshi. Only appears as part of the Yoshi Team.
Blue — For COM Based on a Blue Yoshi. Only appears as part of the Yoshi Team.

Trivia

  • Captain Falcon is the only character with six alternate costumes that can use each one in a Vs. match.
  • In the files, there are unused stock icons for Pikachu wearing a yellow party hat and Jigglypuff wearing a yellow bow.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s 色ちがいのひみつ
  2. ^ Wii U & Nintendo 3DS Developer Direct. Official Nintendo YouTube channel (2014-07-11). Retrieved on 2016-02-06. “Until now Samus was based off the design from Super Metroid, but she's been given a major makeover. Her design is now closer to that of Metroid: Other M.”


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