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Much like [[Charizard]], Rathalos is not explicitly referred to as a dragon in Western versions of its home series, but is treated as one in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. This discrepancy is mostly due to the Western localization of ''Monster Hunter'', as Flying Wyverns (such as Rathalos) are referred to as {{ja|飛竜種|hiryūshu}} ("flying dragon species") in the original Japanese, while Elder Dragon boss monsters simply use a different, antiquated kanji for "dragon" ({{ja|古龍種|koryūshu}}, "old dragon species"). The Rathalos is also weak to Dragon elemental attacks, a trait possessed only by Elder Dragons and dragonlike wyverns. Spinoffs such as crossovers with ''Puzzle and Dragons'' and the {{uv|Metal Gear}} series make it clear that Rathalos and many other wyverns are considered to be dragons outside of the taxonomy used in their home universe.

The Fighters that are assigned to fight Rathalos in [[Classic Mode]] at the end of their round are {{SSBU|Yoshi}}, {{SSBU|Marth}}, {{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} and {{SSBU|Piranha Plant}}. {{SSBU|Bowser}}, {{SSBU|Hero}} and {{SSBU|Sephiroth}} are also assigned to fight Rathalos, but not for the final round. Bowser fights {{SSBU|Mario}} afterwards, then [[Metal Mario]] (upon Mario's defeat); Hero has two more regular rounds before fighting {{SSBU|Robin}}, then a giant {{SSBU|Charizard}} (upon Robin's defeat); Sephiroth fights Rathalos in the first round in his route. Usually, ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Roar/Rathalos}}'' plays during the battle, but when Hero fights Rathalos, ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Dragon Quest|Fighting Spirits - DRAGON QUEST III}}'' plays, and ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Galeem / Dharkon}}'' plays during the boss rush.

|Fireball ({{ja|火球|Kakyū}})|| || Launches a ball of fire at the opponent. This attack has three different variations; launching a single fireball, launching three fireballs, and jumping back and launching a fireball. Referred to as '''Flame Breath''' ({{ja|炎ブレス|Honō Buresu}}) in the ''Monster Hunter'' series.

|Roar ({{ja|咆哮|Hōkō}})|| || Roars loudly, stunning opponents.

|Rush Attack ({{ja|突進攻撃|Tosshin Kōgeki}})|| || Swoops toward the fighters, attacking them with his clawed feet, poisoning opponents.

|Tail Spin Attack ({{ja|尻尾回転攻撃|Shippo Kaiten Kōgeki}})|| || Spins around, trying to hit opponents with his tail.

|Poison Claw Attack ({{ja|毒つめ攻撃|Doku Tsume Kōgeki}})|| || Drops downwards and hits opponents with his clawed feet, poisoning opponents.

|Gliding Attack ({{ja|滑空攻撃|Kakkū Kōgeki}})|| || Dashes forward and performs a sliding tackle, opening his mouth and biting down on the slide. The dash and the slide tackle both have hitboxes.

|Aim Fireball ({{ja|ため火球|Tame Kakyū}})|| || Flies into the background, and launches two large fireballs (three at higher difficulties), which when hitting a fighter or the ground, produce an explosion that gradually gets larger, much like a [[Smart Bomb]]. The explosions leave fire on the ground where they spread, which fades after a short time. Referred to as '''High-Power Flame Breath''' ({{ja|高出力火炎ブレス|Kōshutsuryoku Kaen Buresu}}) in the ''Monster Hunter'' series.

|Assault from the Back ({{ja|奥から強襲|Oku Kara Kyōshū}})|| || Glides in the background, then races towards the fighting area, trying to hit the fighters in a similar way to Master Hand.

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*Rathalos is the only sub-world boss whose fight is not indicated by a dark circle with eyes on the map or is silhouetted on the menu before fighting. This is because he always appears fully.

 

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