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The congratulations screen is a static image that is shown after the credits in the international versions of Super Smash Bros., all versions of Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. 4 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and after the Character Roll Call in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. In Super Smash Bros., the screen depicts a scene relating to the character that was used to complete the mode, while in Melee onwards, the screen depicts a screenshot of the character in gameplay, which is often intended to be humorous.

Each character has one Congratulations screen in Super Smash Bros., from the 1P Game; three in Melee (one each for Classic, Adventure, and All-Star modes); two in Brawl (one each for Classic and All-Star modes); two in each version of SSB4 (one each for Classic and All-Star modes); and one in Ultimate, for Classic Mode. Additionally, Brawl has five Congratulations screens in Boss Battles, depending on what difficulty is chosen.

Super Smash Bros.

References

^ The artwork of Captain Falcon greatly resembles the art style of F-Zero X. The comic panels that make up the backdrop are directly taken from the back of the game's Japanese box art and were originally used as an unlockable title screen.
^ The renders of Donkey Kong are taken directly from Donkey Kong Country.
^ References the original North American box art of Star Fox.
^ A reference to how Jigglypuff is a Balloon Pokémon.
^ A reference to the EarthBound series, where the text SMAAAASH!! would appear when performing a critical hit.
^ References the following three aspects: the Runaway Five are seen complimenting the player, Fourside is being attacked by saucers resembling the opening scene for the game, and the same clay models for Ness and his companions are reused from EarthBound. Additionally, the Frankystein Mark II and an Ultimate Octobot can be seen in the background.
^ The models of Venusaur, Clefairy, Onix, and Chansey are taken directly from Pokémon Stadium.
^ The reflection in Samus's visor depicts her helmetless, as a reference to how she removes her armor in several games of the Metroid series upon clearing them in a certain amount of time.
^ May reference the premise of Yoshi's Story, where Baby Bowser cursed Yoshi's Island into becoming a pop-up book. The design closely resembles the layout of the Yoshi's Island stage.

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Classic

Adventure

Bowser^[1]
Captain Falcon
Donkey Kong^[2]
Dr. Mario^[3]
Falco
Fox
Ganondorf
Ice Climbers^[4]
Jigglypuff
Kirby
Link^[5]
Luigi
Mario^[6]
Marth
Mewtwo^[7]
Mr. Game & Watch
Ness
Peach
Pichu
Pikachu
Roy
Samus^[8]
Yoshi^[9]
Young Link
Zelda/Sheik^[10]

References

^ Evokes a humorous expression that supposes the world is carried by an infinite stack of turtles.
^ A parody of March of Progress, a scientific illustration that showcases human evolution.
^ A reference to Nurse Toadstool in the Dr. Mario games.
^ References the effect that air pollution has on the Earth's polar regions.
^ References the Swiss folktale of William Tell, an archer who was forced to shoot an apple off his son's head.
^ References how Mario blushes or gets embarrassed when Peach kisses him.
^ References the results of Mewtwo's awakening and subsequent attack in Mewtwo Strikes Back, which left a laboratory engulfed in flames.
^ References the climax of most classic Metroid titles where Samus has to escape before the planet explodes.
^ References Yoshi's first appearance in Super Mario World where Mario could ride on his back.
^ References the purported ability of ninjas being able to block swinging swords with their bare hands.
^ Resembles a famous scene in the 1999 movie The Matrix, where the main character, Neo, enters bullet time and dodges the bullets by bending over backwards.
^ References Link's encounter with King Dodongo or Volvagia in Ocarina of Time.
^ Possibly a reference to the Godzilla franchise, as Yoshi is portrayed as a giant dinosaur rampaging throughout the city.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Classic

All-Star

Boss Battles

All of the Boss Battles congratulations screens are sepia-toned stills from certain Subspace Emissary cutscenes.

Easy
Normal
Hard
Very Hard
Intense

References

^ A reference to Captain Falcon's rivalry with his evil clone, Blood Falcon, in the F-Zero series.
^ Possibly a reference to the King Kong films, as they featured a giant gorilla climbing a skyscraper in the climax.
^ A reference to the King Bulblin battle in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
^ A reference to Lucas bonding with his brother, Claus.
^ References the former rivalry between Nintendo and Sega.
^ References the original Super Mario Bros. game, but with Wario and Waluigi replacing Mario and Luigi.
^ References the cutscene in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time where Ganondorf captures Zelda at the Temple of Time.
^ May reference an artwork pose from Donkey Kong Country, except mirrored.
^ References the Japanese beach game of Suikawari.
^ A reference to how its red Alternate costume is based on Red's original design.
^ A reference to The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures series.
^ References the Mario Kart games. Mario Kart Wii, which was released a few months after Brawl, would feature Wario's Bike as a rideable vehicle.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, players must attack names in the credits to reveal the congratulations screen.

Classic

References

^ A reference to how Bayonetta hunts angels in her series as well as her reveal trailer where she faces off against Pit and Palutena.
^ References Cloud's numerous fights against Rufus Shinra (represented by the Mii Gunner) and the Turks Rude and Elena (represented by the Mii Brawlers).
^ May be a reference to the ending of Donkey Kong Country Returns, where he, while flung off from the volcano, is about to punch the moon with the help of Diddy Kong.
^ References Luigi's cowardly nature.
^ A reference to a scene in the short Palutena's Revolting Dinner, where she is relaxing in a hot spring.
^ Possibly a reference to Roy's exclusion from Super Smash Bros. Brawl as he's featured alongside the two Fire Emblem fighters from that game.
^ A reference to the win screens from Street Fighter II, with Little Mac showing a damaged face. Notably, the feature of Little Mac's damaged face is only present in the Wii U version of the game, making it the only 3DS congratulations screen that uses assets from the Wii U version.
^ A reference to a segment in Final Fantasy VII, where he commands the Hardy-Daytona bike to escape from the Shinra Headquarters.
^ Likely a reference to a scene from the 2002 Spider-Man film, as he and Peach make the poses originally made by Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Mary Jane.
^ A reference to how he shares his name with Roy Koopa.
^ A reference to the Japanese word for Hedgehog including the word for mouse.
^ A reference to the cutscene in The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker where Link leaves Outset Island and waves goodbye to the villagers.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, players must attack names in the credits to reveal the congratulations screen.

Classic

References

^ A reference to the Super Mario Bros. series of games, in particular, the New Super Mario Bros. series, where Bowser would face Mario and Luigi in a final battle.
^ A reference to the Mario Kart series in general, as he doesn't appear in Mario Kart 8, released the same year as Smash 4. However, he was re-introduced in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe port.
^ A reference to the boxart for Final Fantasy VII.
^ A reference to a piece of promotional art for Fire Emblem Fates, with the two sides of the game's conflict facing off; Robin replaces Leo, Ganondorf replaces Xander, Palutena replaces Azura, Pit replaces Takumi, and red Bowser replaces Ryoma.
^ A reference to its first appearance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
^ A reference to how the Kirby series appeared monochromatically on the Game Boy before being given color in later titles.
^ A reference to a cutscene in Super Smash Bros. Brawl's Subspace Emissary.
^ A reference to the ending of Mother 3, in which a brainwashed Claus is seen perishing in his arms.
^ A reference to boxart for Fire Emblem Awakening.
^ A reference to both Medusa's Final Battle, the ninth chapter, and Lord of the Underworld, the twenty-third chapter of Kid Icarus: Uprising, in which he equips the Three Sacred Treasures at the start of the chapters.
^ A reference to Peach and Daisy's team artwork from Mario Party 7.
^ References New Super Mario Bros., in which Bowser is seemingly killed and turned into Dry Bowser after falling into lava.
^ A reference to the main antagonist of Final Fantasy VII, Sephiroth, and the common theme of him being surrounded by flames following the Nibelheim Incident.
^ A reference to the fairy tale Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.
^ References the minecart levels of the Donkey Kong Country series.
^ A reference to Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, in which one conversation reveals he has a large appetite and deeply enjoys steak and ribs.
^ References Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, in which Link could use magic to take the form of a fairy.
^ References ring girls featured in real-life boxing, who indicate which round is next. Alternatively, Peach could be referencing the referee, who distinguishes the winner in a match.
^ A reference to a scene in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, where Lucario is offered some chocolate by Max, who is represented as a Villager. Pikachu also appears, likely representing Ash's Pikachu.
^ Makes a reference to the Mario Kart series with Bowser in his blue color scheme standing in for a Spiny Shell item.
^ A parody of the cover art of Kirby & the Amazing Mirror.
^ A reference to Magnus and the Dark Lord, the second chapter of Kid Icarus: Uprising, in which he and Magnus team up to defeat Dark Lord Gaol (the boss of the said chapter). It is also worth noting that, while Palutena is present in said image, she is absent in the chapter (save for dialogue).
^ A reference to Akuma from the Street Fighter series as a Yoshi with his black color scheme parodies Akuma's pose. The reference also includes the aftermath of his Shun Goku Satsu attack, with the difference that, rather than the "天" (heaven) kanji, the screen backdrop is the Ultra Combo Finish splash shown when Ryu's Shin Shoryuken connects.
^ A reference to the boxart for Sonic Adventure.
^ A parody of Sega's Bayonetta series; Bayonetta herself would later be announced as playable in her own right, using Zero Suit Samus as a base.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

For the first time since Smash 64, only one congratulations screen is available for each fighter, because Classic Mode is the only mode to incorporate them.

References

^ References various other characters who also appeared on the Nintendo 64. The use of a fisheye lens is also evocative of a promotional poster for Banjo-Kazooie.
^ References how Bayonetta hunts down angels in her series.
^ An ironic, reversed portrayal of the events of Super Mario Odyssey. It also references Super Princess Peach, where Bowser kidnaps Mario instead of Peach, who goes to rescue him.
^ A reference to the Tea Time event in Fire Emblem Three Houses, where characters can be invited to drink tea and converse. Female Byleth is shown in her Edelgard color, who appears as the invited student for the Tea Time instructions.
^ A possible reference to how his white and pink alternate costume is based on a female F-Zero racer, Jody Summer.
^ A possible joke reference to Chrom finally "getting his chance", as he was shown to be a rejected fighter for Smash 4 during Robin and Lucina's reveal trailer.
^ A possible reference to the fight against Bahamut SIN in Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children.
^ A possible reference to Fire Emblem Fates, in which Corrin has to decide between two kingdoms: Hoshido (represented by the sunlight), and Nohr (represented by the clouds).
^ A possible reference to the ending of Donkey Kong Country Returns, where bananas rain from the sky upon Tiki Tong's defeat.
^ A possible reference to Splatoon's Splatfest events.
^ References Kazuya's longstanding rivalry with his father, Heihachi Mishima, in the Tekken series.
^ References a minigame in Street Fighter II where the player must destroy a car.
^ A reference to King K. Rool's reveal trailer in Ultimate where he clashes fists with his archenemy Donkey Kong at the end.
^ A possible reference to Kirby Mass Attack.
^ A reference to how Link is Zelda's appointed knight and protector in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
^ A possible reference to the training montage in Rocky; the title character's appearance influenced Little Mac, particularly his pink tracksuit. The setting of New Donk City Hall references Little Mac's hometown of the Bronx in New York City, with the apple referring to the city's nickname, "The Big Apple".
^ References the mischievous nature of Claus, Lucas' brother.
^ References Luigi's cowardly nature.
^ References the mythological tanuki, which the Super Leaf and Tom Nook are also based upon. In Japanese folklore, tanuki use leaves as a means of shapeshifting.
^ A possible reference to Mewtwo Returns, a special episode of the Pokémon anime. In the special, Mewtwo and its group of cloned Pokémon (represented here through alternate costumes) reside on top of Mount Quena in the Johto region. The setting of Tortimer Island references the tropical climate of Clarity Lake, located on Mount Quena's peak.
^ References the original game of Judge. The numbers "3" and "9" are a Japanese pun; they can be read as "thank you" ("san-kyu"), congratulating the player. In addition, the original Game & Watch system was conceived by Gunpei Yokoi in 1979, 39 years before Ultimate was released.
^ A possible reference to a scrapped ending concept for Super Mario Odyssey.
^ A possible reference to the Japanese commercial for Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.
^ A reference to Xenoblade Chronicles 2's post-credits scene, where Pyra and Mythra become separate Blades.
^ References his cameo appearance in Pikmin 2, where his head appeared as one of the treasures, called "Remembered Old Buddy".
^ References the fact that there are two characters named Roy. Interestingly enough, Roy Koopa's model appears slightly broken in the screenshot.
^ References the event in Final Fantasy VII where Cloud is manipulated into giving the Black Materia to Sephiroth's real body, which is contained within a mako cocoon inside the Northern Cave.
^ A possible reference to the NES game Contra, also published by Konami.
^ A possible reference to the animals that Sonic rescues in many of his games. The appearance of Knuckles, curled into a ball, may also reference Sonic & Knuckles.
^ A reference to the piece of art titled "Promise" by Tetsuya Nomura, which was used for the title screen of Kingdom Hearts III.
^ A reference to the final battle in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, where Ganon knocks the Master Sword out of Link's hand, and Link must retrieve it to defeat him.
^ References Star Fox Assault, in which Fox and Wolf teamed up during a level, and eventually 'sat' beside each other after the battle.
^ A possible reference to the Super Mario Strikers series which features Yoshi as a playable character. Olimar takes the role of referee.
^ A possible reference to the ending screen in Metroid: Zero Mission where the player finishes the game on normal or hard difficulty in under two hours.

Trivia

The Smash 64 congratulations screens are the only ones to reuse assets from other games directly.
- Ness's congratulations screen in Smash 64 is the only one to contain characters that do not make any other appearances in the game.
In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, the short video cutscene that plays after Peach's congratulations screen makes various references to Princess Daisy. In one scene, Peach, in her Daisy color scheme, is shown grabbing Luigi, and in another scene, Peach, along with another Peach in Daisy's color scheme, is shown floating away from a Chain Chomp together.
In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, the end of the short video cutscene that plays after Lucas's congratulations screen is a reference to Mother 3, with various characters standing in for Lucas's family members. Alongside Lucas in his default colors, the ending shot includes:
- Claus (represented by another Lucas sporting his brother's color scheme).
- Flint (his father, represented by one of the Wild Gunmen).
- Hinawa (his mother, represented by Peach wearing a red dress).
- Boney (the family dog, represented by Duck Hunt in an alternate costume).
In Brawl, there is a different font used for "Congratulations!" depending on the game they appeared in.
- The colored fonts for the Mario characters resemble the ones used in Super Mario World and Super Mario 64.
- The color and font for the Star Fox characters resembles the font for Star Fox Command's logo.
- Ness and Lucas' congratulations screens respectively used the box art fonts from EarthBound and Mother 3, including the series logo.
- Snake's congratulation screen uses the same font as the Metal Gear Solid series logo.
- Sonic's features the same font and colors used in Sonic the Hedgehog (2006).
In SSB4, five different fonts are used for the word "Congratulations!":
- Characters from the Mario universe and its sub-universes (except Yoshi, who uses a blocky font) use the font used for large text in newer Mario games.
- Ryu uses a unique serif font in all capital letters, used in the characters' names in the Street Fighter II selection screen.
- More realistic characters use a serif font, used for character names on the character selection screen.
- Less realistic characters use the blocky font used for large text in SSB4 (this same font was used for minor purposes in the previous three games).
  - Notably, Pit and Palutena use the "realistic" font while Dark Pit does not. This same distinction between realistic and unrealistic characters is used for the sound made when tripping; Meta Knight uses the "unrealistic" font but makes the "realistic" tripping sound, while the opposite is true for R.O.B.
- Cloud uses a serif font, used in the logos for the Final Fantasy games. The black ink stripe behind the text is colored with a white-to-pale-green gradient, mimicking Meteor's appearance in the logo for Final Fantasy VII.
Mega Man's Wii U All-Star congratulations screen, Mewtwo's Wii U Classic congratulations screen, Pokémon Trainer's Ultimate congratulations screen, and Pyra/Mythra's Ultimate congratulations screen are actually impossible to re-enact in-game due to the inability to have multiple players use the same alternate costume.
- Likewise, Chrom's Ultimate congratulations screen is impossible to re-enact in-game due to the use of clapping animations normally used when a fighter loses.
- Additionally, Ryu's Wii U All-Star congratulations screen and Min Min's Ultimate congratulations screen are impossible to re-enact in-game due to the use of victory animations, which can only be viewed when a fighter wins a match in Vs. Mode.
- Lucina and Roy's Ultimate congratulations screens are impossible to re-enact in-game due to taking place on the victory screen, which cannot be played on as a stage. Similarly, Ike's Ultimate congratulations screen is impossible to re-enact in-game due to featuring two players on the stage where Ganon is fought as a boss, which is only accessible in single-player modes.
- Ness's Ultimate congratulations screen is impossible to re-enact in-game due to featuring Paula and Poo outside of Ness's Final Smash, PK Starstorm.
Link and Fox's 1P ending images in Smash 64 are the only ones not to feature any text.
Donkey Kong's 1P ending image in Smash 64 reuses artwork originally from Donkey Kong Country.
Bayonetta's Wii U Classic congratulations screen is strikingly similar to an image from the official Smash Bros website, but added the original Bayonetta costume in the background.
Fox appears in the most ending images throughout the series, with 27.
For Banjo & Kazooie's congratulations screen, Villager's inclusion is notable because Animal Crossing only appeared on the Nintendo 64 in Japan, while Banjo-Kazooie was developed by a European studio.
Goro Daimon is the only character on King of Fighters Stadium to not be present in Terry's congratulations screen.
Pyra and Mythra's congratulations screen notably takes place on Spiral Mountain, marking the first time a downloadable stage is used for a downloadable fighter it is not bundled with.

[1] The artwork of Captain Falcon greatly resembles the art style of F-Zero X. The comic panels that make up the backdrop are directly taken from the back of the game's Japanese box art and were originally used as an unlockable title screen.

[2] The renders of Donkey Kong are taken directly from Donkey Kong Country.

[3] References the original North American box art of Star Fox.

[4] A reference to how Jigglypuff is a Balloon Pokémon.

[5] A reference to the EarthBound series, where the text SMAAAASH!! would appear when performing a critical hit.

[6] References the following three aspects: the Runaway Five are seen complimenting the player, Fourside is being attacked by saucers resembling the opening scene for the game, and the same clay models for Ness and his companions are reused from EarthBound. Additionally, the Frankystein Mark II and an Ultimate Octobot can be seen in the background.

[7] The models of Venusaur, Clefairy, Onix, and Chansey are taken directly from Pokémon Stadium.

[8] The reflection in Samus's visor depicts her helmetless, as a reference to how she removes her armor in several games of the Metroid series upon clearing them in a certain amount of time.

[9] May reference the premise of Yoshi's Story, where Baby Bowser cursed Yoshi's Island into becoming a pop-up book. The design closely resembles the layout of the Yoshi's Island stage.

[10] Evokes a humorous expression that supposes the world is carried by an infinite stack of turtles.

[11] A parody of March of Progress, a scientific illustration that showcases human evolution.

[12] A reference to Nurse Toadstool in the Dr. Mario games.

[13] References the effect that air pollution has on the Earth's polar regions.

[14] References the Swiss folktale of William Tell, an archer who was forced to shoot an apple off his son's head.

[15] References how Mario blushes or gets embarrassed when Peach kisses him.

[16] References the results of Mewtwo's awakening and subsequent attack in Mewtwo Strikes Back, which left a laboratory engulfed in flames.

[17] References the climax of most classic Metroid titles where Samus has to escape before the planet explodes.

[18] References Yoshi's first appearance in Super Mario World where Mario could ride on his back.

[19] References the purported ability of ninjas being able to block swinging swords with their bare hands.

[20] Resembles a famous scene in the 1999 movie The Matrix, where the main character, Neo, enters bullet time and dodges the bullets by bending over backwards.

[21] References Link's encounter with King Dodongo or Volvagia in Ocarina of Time.

[22] Possibly a reference to the Godzilla franchise, as Yoshi is portrayed as a giant dinosaur rampaging throughout the city.

[23] A reference to Captain Falcon's rivalry with his evil clone, Blood Falcon, in the F-Zero series.

[24] Possibly a reference to the King Kong films, as they featured a giant gorilla climbing a skyscraper in the climax.

[25] A reference to the King Bulblin battle in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.

[26] A reference to Lucas bonding with his brother, Claus.

[27] References the former rivalry between Nintendo and Sega.

[28] References the original Super Mario Bros. game, but with Wario and Waluigi replacing Mario and Luigi.

[29] References the cutscene in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time where Ganondorf captures Zelda at the Temple of Time.

[30] May reference an artwork pose from Donkey Kong Country, except mirrored.

[31] References the Japanese beach game of Suikawari.

[32] A reference to how its red Alternate costume is based on Red's original design.

[33] A reference to The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures series.

[34] References the Mario Kart games. Mario Kart Wii, which was released a few months after Brawl, would feature Wario's Bike as a rideable vehicle.

[35] A reference to how Bayonetta hunts angels in her series as well as her reveal trailer where she faces off against Pit and Palutena.

[36] References Cloud's numerous fights against Rufus Shinra (represented by the Mii Gunner) and the Turks Rude and Elena (represented by the Mii Brawlers).

[37] May be a reference to the ending of Donkey Kong Country Returns, where he, while flung off from the volcano, is about to punch the moon with the help of Diddy Kong.

[38] References Luigi's cowardly nature.

[39] A reference to a scene in the short Palutena's Revolting Dinner, where she is relaxing in a hot spring.

[40] Possibly a reference to Roy's exclusion from Super Smash Bros. Brawl as he's featured alongside the two Fire Emblem fighters from that game.

[41] A reference to the win screens from Street Fighter II, with Little Mac showing a damaged face. Notably, the feature of Little Mac's damaged face is only present in the Wii U version of the game, making it the only 3DS congratulations screen that uses assets from the Wii U version.

[42] A reference to a segment in Final Fantasy VII, where he commands the Hardy-Daytona bike to escape from the Shinra Headquarters.

[43] Likely a reference to a scene from the 2002 Spider-Man film, as he and Peach make the poses originally made by Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Mary Jane.

[44] A reference to how he shares his name with Roy Koopa.

[45] A reference to the Japanese word for Hedgehog including the word for mouse.

[46] A reference to the cutscene in The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker where Link leaves Outset Island and waves goodbye to the villagers.

[47] A reference to the Super Mario Bros. series of games, in particular, the New Super Mario Bros. series, where Bowser would face Mario and Luigi in a final battle.

[48] A reference to the Mario Kart series in general, as he doesn't appear in Mario Kart 8, released the same year as Smash 4. However, he was re-introduced in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe port.

[49] A reference to the boxart for Final Fantasy VII.

[50] A reference to a piece of promotional art for Fire Emblem Fates, with the two sides of the game's conflict facing off; Robin replaces Leo, Ganondorf replaces Xander, Palutena replaces Azura, Pit replaces Takumi, and red Bowser replaces Ryoma.

[51] A reference to its first appearance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

[52] A reference to how the Kirby series appeared monochromatically on the Game Boy before being given color in later titles.

[53] A reference to a cutscene in Super Smash Bros. Brawl's Subspace Emissary.

[54] A reference to the ending of Mother 3, in which a brainwashed Claus is seen perishing in his arms.

[55] A reference to boxart for Fire Emblem Awakening.

[56] A reference to both Medusa's Final Battle, the ninth chapter, and Lord of the Underworld, the twenty-third chapter of Kid Icarus: Uprising, in which he equips the Three Sacred Treasures at the start of the chapters.

[57] A reference to Peach and Daisy's team artwork from Mario Party 7.

[58] References New Super Mario Bros., in which Bowser is seemingly killed and turned into Dry Bowser after falling into lava.

[59] A reference to the main antagonist of Final Fantasy VII, Sephiroth, and the common theme of him being surrounded by flames following the Nibelheim Incident.

[60] A reference to the fairy tale Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

[61] References the minecart levels of the Donkey Kong Country series.

[62] A reference to Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, in which one conversation reveals he has a large appetite and deeply enjoys steak and ribs.

[63] References Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, in which Link could use magic to take the form of a fairy.

[64] References ring girls featured in real-life boxing, who indicate which round is next. Alternatively, Peach could be referencing the referee, who distinguishes the winner in a match.

[65] A reference to a scene in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, where Lucario is offered some chocolate by Max, who is represented as a Villager. Pikachu also appears, likely representing Ash's Pikachu.

[66] Makes a reference to the Mario Kart series with Bowser in his blue color scheme standing in for a Spiny Shell item.

[67] A parody of the cover art of Kirby & the Amazing Mirror.

[68] A reference to Magnus and the Dark Lord, the second chapter of Kid Icarus: Uprising, in which he and Magnus team up to defeat Dark Lord Gaol (the boss of the said chapter). It is also worth noting that, while Palutena is present in said image, she is absent in the chapter (save for dialogue).

[69] A reference to Akuma from the Street Fighter series as a Yoshi with his black color scheme parodies Akuma's pose. The reference also includes the aftermath of his Shun Goku Satsu attack, with the difference that, rather than the "天" (heaven) kanji, the screen backdrop is the Ultra Combo Finish splash shown when Ryu's Shin Shoryuken connects.

[70] A reference to the boxart for Sonic Adventure.

[71] A parody of Sega's Bayonetta series; Bayonetta herself would later be announced as playable in her own right, using Zero Suit Samus as a base.

[72] References various other characters who also appeared on the Nintendo 64. The use of a fisheye lens is also evocative of a promotional poster for Banjo-Kazooie.

[73] References how Bayonetta hunts down angels in her series.

[74] An ironic, reversed portrayal of the events of Super Mario Odyssey. It also references Super Princess Peach, where Bowser kidnaps Mario instead of Peach, who goes to rescue him.

[75] A reference to the Tea Time event in Fire Emblem Three Houses, where characters can be invited to drink tea and converse. Female Byleth is shown in her Edelgard color, who appears as the invited student for the Tea Time instructions.

[76] A possible reference to how his white and pink alternate costume is based on a female F-Zero racer, Jody Summer.

[77] A possible joke reference to Chrom finally "getting his chance", as he was shown to be a rejected fighter for Smash 4 during Robin and Lucina's reveal trailer.

[78] A possible reference to the fight against Bahamut SIN in Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children.

[79] A possible reference to Fire Emblem Fates, in which Corrin has to decide between two kingdoms: Hoshido (represented by the sunlight), and Nohr (represented by the clouds).

[80] A possible reference to the ending of Donkey Kong Country Returns, where bananas rain from the sky upon Tiki Tong's defeat.

[81] A possible reference to Splatoon's Splatfest events.

[82] References Kazuya's longstanding rivalry with his father, Heihachi Mishima, in the Tekken series.

[83] References a minigame in Street Fighter II where the player must destroy a car.

[84] A reference to King K. Rool's reveal trailer in Ultimate where he clashes fists with his archenemy Donkey Kong at the end.

[85] A possible reference to Kirby Mass Attack.

[86] A reference to how Link is Zelda's appointed knight and protector in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

[87] A possible reference to the training montage in Rocky; the title character's appearance influenced Little Mac, particularly his pink tracksuit. The setting of New Donk City Hall references Little Mac's hometown of the Bronx in New York City, with the apple referring to the city's nickname, "The Big Apple".

[88] References the mischievous nature of Claus, Lucas' brother.

[89] References Luigi's cowardly nature.

[90] References the mythological tanuki, which the Super Leaf and Tom Nook are also based upon. In Japanese folklore, tanuki use leaves as a means of shapeshifting.

[91] A possible reference to Mewtwo Returns, a special episode of the Pokémon anime. In the special, Mewtwo and its group of cloned Pokémon (represented here through alternate costumes) reside on top of Mount Quena in the Johto region. The setting of Tortimer Island references the tropical climate of Clarity Lake, located on Mount Quena's peak.

[92] References the original game of Judge. The numbers "3" and "9" are a Japanese pun; they can be read as "thank you" ("san-kyu"), congratulating the player. In addition, the original Game & Watch system was conceived by Gunpei Yokoi in 1979, 39 years before Ultimate was released.

[93] A possible reference to a scrapped ending concept for Super Mario Odyssey.

[94] A possible reference to the Japanese commercial for Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.

[95] A reference to Xenoblade Chronicles 2's post-credits scene, where Pyra and Mythra become separate Blades.

[96] References his cameo appearance in Pikmin 2, where his head appeared as one of the treasures, called "Remembered Old Buddy".

[97] References the fact that there are two characters named Roy. Interestingly enough, Roy Koopa's model appears slightly broken in the screenshot.

[98] References the event in Final Fantasy VII where Cloud is manipulated into giving the Black Materia to Sephiroth's real body, which is contained within a mako cocoon inside the Northern Cave.

[99] A possible reference to the NES game Contra, also published by Konami.

[100] A possible reference to the animals that Sonic rescues in many of his games. The appearance of Knuckles, curled into a ball, may also reference Sonic & Knuckles.

[101] A reference to the piece of art titled "Promise" by Tetsuya Nomura, which was used for the title screen of Kingdom Hearts III.

[102] A reference to the final battle in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, where Ganon knocks the Master Sword out of Link's hand, and Link must retrieve it to defeat him.

[103] References Star Fox Assault, in which Fox and Wolf teamed up during a level, and eventually 'sat' beside each other after the battle.

[104] A possible reference to the Super Mario Strikers series which features Yoshi as a playable character. Olimar takes the role of referee.

[105] A possible reference to the ending screen in Metroid: Zero Mission where the player finishes the game on normal or hard difficulty in under two hours.

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-{{ArticleIcons|ssb=y|ssbm=y|ssbb=y|ssb4=y|ssbu=y}}
+{{ArticleIcons|allgames=y}}
-The '''congratulations screen''' is a static image that is shown after the [[credits]] in the international versions of ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', all versions of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', and after the [[Character Roll Call]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. In ''Super Smash Bros.'', the screen depicts a scene relating to the character that was used to complete the mode, while in ''Melee'' onwards, the screen depicts a screenshot of the character in gameplay, which is often humorous.
+The '''congratulations screen''' is a static image that is shown after the [[credits]] in the international versions of ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', all versions of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', and after the [[Character Roll Call]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. In ''Super Smash Bros.'', the screen depicts a scene relating to the character that was used to complete the mode, while in ''Melee'' onwards, the screen depicts a screenshot of the character in gameplay, which is often intended to be humorous.
-Each character has one Congratulations screen in ''Super Smash Bros.'', from the [[1P Game]]; three in ''Melee'' (one each for [[Classic Mode (SSBM)|Classic]], [[Adventure]], and [[All-Star]] modes); two in ''Brawl'' (one each for [[Classic Mode (SSBB)|Classic]] and All-Star modes); and two in each version of ''SSB4'' (one each for Classic and All-Star modes). Additionally, ''Brawl'' has five Congratulations screens in [[Boss Battles]], depending on what difficulty is chosen.
+Each character has one Congratulations screen in ''Super Smash Bros.'', from the [[1P Game]]; three in ''Melee'' (one each for [[Classic Mode (SSBM)|Classic]], [[Adventure]], and [[All-Star]] modes); two in ''Brawl'' (one each for [[Classic Mode (SSBB)|Classic]] and All-Star modes); two in each version of ''SSB4'' (one each for Classic and All-Star modes); and one in ''Ultimate'', for {{SSBU|Classic Mode}}. Additionally, ''Brawl'' has five Congratulations screens in [[Boss Battles]], depending on what difficulty is chosen.
 ==''Super Smash Bros.''==
 <gallery>
-SSB64 Congratulations Captain Falcon.png|{{SSB|Captain Falcon}}
+SSB64 Congratulations Captain Falcon.png|{{SSB|Captain Falcon}}<ref>The artwork of Captain Falcon greatly resembles the art style of ''{{iw|fzerowiki|F-Zero X}}''. The comic panels that make up the backdrop are directly taken from the [https://www.mobygames.com/game/n64/f-zero-x/cover-art/gameCoverId,173629/ back of the game's Japanese box art] and were originally used as an [https://n64today.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/f-zero-x-n64-alternative-title-screen.jpg unlockable title screen].</ref>
-SSB64 Congratulations DK.png|{{SSB|Donkey Kong}}
+SSB64 Congratulations DK.png|{{SSB|Donkey Kong}}<ref>The renders of Donkey Kong are taken directly from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Donkey Kong Country}}''.</ref>
-SSB64 Congratulations Fox.png|{{SSB|Fox}}
+SSB64 Congratulations Fox.png|{{SSB|Fox}}<ref>References the original North American box art of ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox|game}}''.</ref>
-SSB64 Congratulations Jigglypuff.png|{{SSB|Jigglypuff}}
+SSB64 Congratulations Jigglypuff.png|{{SSB|Jigglypuff}}<ref>A reference to how Jigglypuff is a Balloon Pokémon.</ref>
 SSB64 Congratulations Kirby.png|{{SSB|Kirby}}
 SSB64 Congratulations Link.png|{{SSB|Link}}
-SSB64 Congratulations Luigi.png|{{SSB|Luigi}}
+SSB64 Congratulations Luigi.png|{{SSB|Luigi}}<ref>A reference to the {{uv|EarthBound}} series, where the text ''SMAAAASH!!'' would appear when performing a critical hit.</ref>
 SSB64 Congratulations Mario.png|{{SSB|Mario}}
-SSB64 Congratulations Ness.png|{{SSB|Ness}}
+SSB64 Congratulations Ness.png|{{SSB|Ness}}<ref>References the following three aspects: the Runaway Five are seen complimenting the player, Fourside is being attacked by saucers resembling the opening scene for the game, and the same clay models for Ness and his companions are reused from ''EarthBound''. Additionally, the Frankystein Mark II and an Ultimate Octobot can be seen in the background.</ref>
-SSB64 Congratulations Pikachu.png|{{SSB|Pikachu}}
+SSB64 Congratulations Pikachu.png|{{SSB|Pikachu}}<ref>The models of {{iw|bulbapedia|Venusaur}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Clefairy}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Onix}}, and {{iw|bulbapedia|Chansey}} are taken directly from ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Stadium}}''.</ref>
-SSB64 Congratulations Samus.png|{{SSB|Samus}}
+SSB64 Congratulations Samus.png|{{SSB|Samus}}<ref>The reflection in Samus's visor depicts her helmetless, as a reference to how she removes her armor in several games of the ''Metroid'' series upon clearing them in a certain amount of time.</ref>
-SSB64 Congratulations Yoshi.png|{{SSB|Yoshi}}
+SSB64 Congratulations Yoshi.png|{{SSB|Yoshi}}<ref>May reference the premise of ''Yoshi's Story'', where Baby Bowser cursed Yoshi's Island into becoming a pop-up book. The design closely resembles the layout of the {{SSB|Yoshi's Island}} stage.</ref>
 </gallery>
 ===References===
-*'''Captain Falcon''': The artwork of Captain Falcon greatly resembles the artstyle of ''F-Zero X''. The comic panels that make up the backdrop are directly taken from said game, and were originally used as an [https://n64today.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/f-zero-x-n64-alternative-title-screen.jpg unlockable title screen].
+<references/>
-*'''Donkey Kong''': The renders of Donkey Kong are taken directly from ''Donkey Kong Country''.
-*'''Fox''': References the original North American box art of ''[[lylatwiki:Star Fox (game)|Star Fox]]''.
-*'''Luigi''': A reference to the {{uv|EarthBound}} series, where the text ''SMAAAASH!!'' would appear when performing a critical hit.
-*'''Ness''': References the following three aspects: the Runaway Five are seen complimenting the player, Fourside is being attacked by saucers resembling the opening scene for the game, and the same clay models for Ness and his companions are reused from ''EarthBound''. Additionally, the Frankystein Mark II and an Ultimate Octobot can be seen in the background.
-*'''Samus''': The reflection in Samus's visor depicts her helmetless, as a reference to how she removes her armor in several games of the ''Metroid'' series upon clearing them in a certain amount of time.
-*'''Yoshi''': May reference the premise of ''Yoshi's Story'', where Baby Bowser cursed Yoshi's Island into becoming a pop-up book. The design closely resembles the layout of the {{SSB|Yoshi's Island}} stage.
 ==''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==
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 ===Adventure===
 <gallery>
-BowserAdventureMode.jpg|Bowser
+BowserAdventureMode.jpg|Bowser<ref>Evokes [[wikipedia:Turtles all the way down|a humorous expression]] that supposes the world is carried by an infinite stack of turtles.</ref>
 CaptainFalconAdventureMode.jpg|Captain Falcon
-DonkeyKongAdventureMode.jpg|Donkey Kong
+DonkeyKongAdventureMode.jpg|Donkey Kong<ref>A parody of ''{{s|wikipedia|March of Progress}}'', a scientific illustration that showcases {{s|wikipedia|human evolution}}.</ref>
-DrMarioAdventureMode.jpg|Dr. Mario
+DrMarioAdventureMode.jpg|Dr. Mario<ref>A reference to Nurse Toadstool in the ''Dr. Mario'' games.</ref>
 FalcoAdventureMode.jpg|Falco
 FoxAdventureMode.jpg|Fox
 GanondorfAdventureMode.jpg|Ganondorf
-IceClimbersAdventureMode.jpg|Ice Climbers
+IceClimbersAdventureMode.jpg|Ice Climbers<ref>References the effect that {{iw|wikipedia|air pollution}} has on the Earth's polar regions.</ref>
 JigglypuffAdventureMode.jpg|Jigglypuff
 KirbyAdventureMode.jpg|Kirby
-LinkAdventureMode.jpg|Link
+LinkAdventureMode.jpg|Link<ref>References the Swiss folktale of {{s|wikipedia|William Tell}}, an archer who was forced to shoot an apple off his son's head.</ref>
 LuigiAdventureMode.jpg|Luigi
-MarioAdventureMode.jpg|Mario
+MarioAdventureMode.jpg|Mario<ref>References how Mario blushes or gets embarrassed when Peach kisses him.</ref>
 MarthAdventureMode.jpg|Marth
-MewtwoAdventureMode.jpg|Mewtwo
+MewtwoAdventureMode.jpg|Mewtwo<ref>References the results of Mewtwo's awakening and subsequent attack in ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Mewtwo Strikes Back}}'', which left a laboratory engulfed in flames.</ref>
 Mr.Game&WatchAdventureMode.jpg|Mr. Game & Watch
 NessAdventureMode.jpg|Ness
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 PikachuAdventureMode.jpg|Pikachu
 RoyAdventureMode.jpg|Roy
-SamusAdventureMode.jpg|Samus
+SamusAdventureMode.jpg|Samus<ref>References the climax of most classic ''Metroid'' titles where Samus has to escape before the planet explodes.</ref>
-YoshiAdventureMode.jpg|Yoshi
+YoshiAdventureMode.jpg|Yoshi<ref>References Yoshi's first appearance in ''Super Mario World'' where Mario could ride on his back.</ref>
 YoungLinkAdventureMode.jpg|Young Link
-ZeldaSheikAdventureMode.jpg|Zelda/Sheik
+ZeldaSheikAdventureMode.jpg|Zelda/Sheik<ref>References the purported ability of ninjas being able to block swinging swords with their bare hands.</ref>
 </gallery>
@@ Line 93: / Line 87: @@
 BowserAllStarMode.jpg|Bowser
 CaptainFalconAllStarMode.jpg|Captain Falcon
-DonkeyKongAllStarMode.jpg|Donkey Kong
+DonkeyKongAllStarMode.jpg|Donkey Kong<ref>Resembles a famous scene in the 1999 movie ''{{s|wikipedia|The Matrix}}'', where the main character, Neo, enters {{s|wikipedia|bullet time}} and dodges the bullets by bending over backwards.</ref>
 DrMarioAllStarMode.jpg|Dr. Mario
 FalcoAllStarMode.jpg|Falco
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 JigglypuffAllStarMode.jpg|Jigglypuff
 KirbyAllStarMode.jpg|Kirby
-LinkAllStarMode.jpg|Link
+LinkAllStarMode.jpg|Link<ref>References Link's encounter with {{iw|zeldawiki|King Dodongo}} or {{iw|zeldawiki|Volvagia}} in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]].''</ref>
 LuigiAllStarMode.jpg|Luigi
 MarioAllStarMode.jpg|Mario
@@ Line 113: / Line 107: @@
 RoyAllStarMode.jpg|Roy
 SamusAllStarMode.jpg|Samus
-YoshiAllStarMode.jpg|Yoshi
+YoshiAllStarMode.jpg|Yoshi<ref>Possibly a reference to the ''Godzilla'' franchise, as Yoshi is portrayed as a giant dinosaur rampaging throughout the city.''</ref>
 YoungLinkAllStarMode.jpg|Young Link
 ZeldaSheikAllStarMode.jpg|Zelda/Sheik
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 ===References===
-*'''Bowser - Adventure''': evokes [[wikipedia:Turtles all the way down|a humorous expression]] that supposes the world is carried by an infinite stack of turtles.
+<references/>
-*'''Donkey Kong - Adventure''': a parody of ''{{s|wikipedia|March of Progress}}'', a scientific illustration that showcases {{s|wikipedia|human evolution}}.
-*'''Donkey Kong - All-Star''': resembles a famous scene in the 1999 movie ''{{s|wikipedia|The Matrix}}'', where the main character, Neo, enters {{s|wikipedia|bullet time}} and dodges the bullets by bending over backwards.
-*'''Ice Climbers - Adventure''': references the effect that [[wikipedia:air pollution|air pollution]] has on the Earth's polar regions.
-*'''Link - Adventure''': references the Swiss folktale of {{s|wikipedia|William Tell}}, an archer who was forced to shoot an apple off his son's head.
-*'''Link - All-Star''': references Link's encounter with the [[zeldawiki:King Dodongo|King Dodongo]] or the [[zeldawiki:Volvagia|Volvagia]] in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]].''
-*'''Mario - Adventure''': references how Mario blushes or gets embarassed when Peach kisses him.
-*'''Mewtwo - Adventure''': references the results of Mewtwo's awakening and subsequent attack in ''[[bulbapedia:Mewtwo Strikes Back|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', which left a laboratory engulfed in flames.
-*'''Zelda/Sheik - Adventure''': references the purported ability of ninjas being able to block swinging swords with their bare hands.
 ==''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
 ===Classic===
 <gallery>
 Bowser Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Bowser}}
-Captain Falcon Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Captain Falcon}}
+Captain Falcon Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Captain Falcon}}<ref>A reference to Captain Falcon's rivalry with his evil clone, Blood Falcon, in the ''F-Zero'' series.</ref>
 Diddy Kong Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Diddy Kong}}
-Donkey Kong Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}
+Donkey Kong Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}<ref>Possibly a reference to the ''King Kong films'', as they featured a giant gorilla climbing a skyscraper in the climax.''</ref>
 Falco Classic Mode Congratulations Screen Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Falco}}
 Fox Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Fox}}
@@ Line 144: / Line 131: @@
 King Dedede Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|{{SSBB|King Dedede}}
 Kirby Classic Mode Congratulations Screen Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Kirby}}
-Link Classic Mode Congratulations Screen Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Link}}
+Link Classic Mode Congratulations Screen Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Link}}<ref>A reference to the [[King Bulblin & Lord Bullbo|King Bulblin]] battle in ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''.</ref>
 Lucario Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Lucario}}
-Lucas Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Lucas}}
+Lucas Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Lucas}}<ref>A reference to Lucas bonding with his brother, Claus.</ref>
 Luigi Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Luigi}}
 Mario Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Mario}}
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 Samus Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Samus}}/{{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}
 Snake Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Snake}}
-Sonic Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Sonic}}
+Sonic Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Sonic}}<ref>References the former rivalry between Nintendo and Sega.</ref>
 Toon Link Classic Mode Congratulations Screen Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Toon Link}}
-Wario Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Wario}}
+Wario Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Wario}}<ref>References the original ''Super Mario Bros.'' game, but with Wario and Waluigi replacing Mario and Luigi.''</ref>
 Wolf Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Wolf}}
 Yoshi Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Yoshi}}
-ZeldaSheik Classic Mode Congratulations Screen Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Zelda}}/{{SSBB|Sheik}}
+ZeldaSheik Classic Mode Congratulations Screen Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Zelda}}/{{SSBB|Sheik}}<ref>References the cutscene in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}'' where Ganondorf captures Zelda at the Temple of Time.</ref>
 </gallery>
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 Bowser Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Bowser}}
 Captain Falcon Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Captain Falcon}}
-Diddy Kong Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Diddy Kong}}
+Diddy Kong Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Diddy Kong}}<ref>May reference an [[mariowiki:File:DK_Diddy_Thumbs_Up.png|artwork pose]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Donkey Kong Country}}'', except mirrored.</ref>
 Donkey Kong Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}
 Falco Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Falco}}
@@ Line 184: / Line 171: @@
 Kirby Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Kirby}}
 Link Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Link}}
-Lucario Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Lucario}}
+Lucario Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Lucario}}<ref>References the Japanese beach game of {{s|wikipedia|Suikawari}}.</ref>
 Lucas Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Lucas}}
 Luigi Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Luigi}}
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 Olimar Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Olimar}}
 Peach Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Peach}}
-Pikachu Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Pikachu}}
+Pikachu Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Pikachu}}<ref>A reference to how its red [[Alternate costume]] is based on Red's original design.</ref>
 Pit Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Pit}}
 Pokemon Trainer Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}
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 Snake Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Snake}}
 Sonic Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Sonic}}
-Toon Link Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Toon Link}}
+Toon Link Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Toon Link}}<ref>A reference to ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures}}'' series.</ref>
-Wario Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Wario}}
+Wario Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Wario}}<ref>References the ''Mario Kart'' games. ''Mario Kart Wii'', which was released a few months after Brawl, would feature Wario's Bike as a rideable vehicle.''</ref>
 Wolf Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Wolf}}
 Yoshi Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|{{SSBB|Yoshi}}
@@ Line 219: / Line 206: @@
 ===References===
-*'''Sonic - Classic''': References the former rivalry between Nintendo and Sega.
+<references/>
-*'''Diddy Kong - All-Star''': may reference an [[mariowiki:File:DK_Diddy_Thumbs_Up.png|artwork pose]] from ''Donkey Kong Country'', except mirrored.
-*'''Pikachu - All-Star''': A reference to how its red [[Alternate costume]] is based on Red's original design.
-*'''Lucario - All-Star''': References the Japanese beach game of {{s|wikipedia|Suikawari}}.
 ==''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''==
 In {{for3ds}}, players must attack names in the [[credits]] to reveal the congratulations screen.
 ===Classic===
 <gallery>
-SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Bayonetta.png|{{SSB4|Bayonetta}}
+SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Bayonetta.png|{{SSB4|Bayonetta}}<ref>A reference to how Bayonetta hunts angels in her series as well as her reveal trailer where she faces off against Pit and Palutena.''</ref>
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Bowser.png|{{SSB4|Bowser}}
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Bowser Jr.png|{{SSB4|Bowser Jr.}}
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Captain Falcon.png|{{SSB4|Captain Falcon}}
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Charizard.png|{{SSB4|Charizard}}
-SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Cloud.png|{{SSB4|Cloud}}
+SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Cloud.png|{{SSB4|Cloud}}<ref>References Cloud's numerous fights against [https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Rufus_Shinra Rufus Shinra] (represented by the {{SSB4|Mii Gunner}}) and the [https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Turks Turks] [https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Rude Rude] and [https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Elena_(Final_Fantasy_VII) Elena] (represented by the {{SSB4|Mii Brawler}}s).</ref>
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Corrin.png|{{SSB4|Corrin}}
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Dark Pit.png|{{SSB4|Dark Pit}}
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Diddy Kong.png|{{SSB4|Diddy Kong}}
-SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Donkey Kong.png|{{SSB4|Donkey Kong}}
+SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Donkey Kong.png|{{SSB4|Donkey Kong}}<ref>May be a reference to the ending of ''{{iw|mariowiki|Donkey Kong Country Returns}}'', where he, while flung off from the volcano, is about to punch the moon with the help of Diddy Kong.</ref>
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Dr Mario.png|{{SSB4|Dr. Mario}}
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Duck Hunt.png|{{SSB4|Duck Hunt}}
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 SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Lucas.png|{{SSB4|Lucas}}
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Lucina.png|{{SSB4|Lucina}}
-SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Luigi.png|{{SSB4|Luigi}}
+SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Luigi.png|{{SSB4|Luigi}}<ref>References Luigi's cowardly nature.</ref>
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Mario.png|{{SSB4|Mario}}
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Marth.png|{{SSB4|Marth}}
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 SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Olimar.png|{{SSB4|Olimar}}
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Pac-Man.png|{{SSB4|Pac-Man}}
-SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Palutena.png|{{SSB4|Palutena}}
+SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Palutena.png|{{SSB4|Palutena}}<ref>A reference to a scene in the short ''{{s|icaruspedia|Palutena's Revolting Dinner}}'', where she is relaxing in a hot spring.</ref>
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Peach.png|{{SSB4|Peach}}
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Pikachu.png|{{SSB4|Pikachu}}
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 SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Robin.png|{{SSB4|Robin}}
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Rosalina.png|{{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}}
-SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Roy.png|{{SSB4|Roy}}
+SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Roy.png|{{SSB4|Roy}}<ref>Possibly a reference to Roy's exclusion from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' as he's featured alongside the two ''Fire Emblem'' fighters from that game.''</ref>
-SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Ryu.png|{{SSB4|Ryu}}
+SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Ryu.png|{{SSB4|Ryu}}<ref>A reference to the win screens from ''[http://streetfighter.fandom.com/wiki/Street_Fighter_II Street Fighter II]'', with Little Mac showing a damaged face. Notably, the feature of Little Mac's damaged face is only present in the Wii U version of the game, making it the only 3DS congratulations screen that uses assets from the Wii U version.</ref>
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Samus.png|{{SSB4|Samus}}
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Sheik.png|{{SSB4|Sheik}}
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 SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Zero Suit Samus.png|{{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}}
 </gallery>
 ===All-Star===
 <gallery>
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 SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Captain Falcon.png|Captain Falcon
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Charizard.png|Charizard
-SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Cloud.png|Cloud
+SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Cloud.png|Cloud<ref>A reference to a segment in ''{{iw|wikipedia|Final Fantasy VII}}'', where he commands the [http://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Hardy-Daytona Hardy-Daytona] bike to escape from the [http://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Shinra_Headquarters Shinra Headquarters].</ref>
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Corrin.png|Corrin
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Dark Pit.png|Dark Pit
@@ Line 312: / Line 299: @@
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Lucina.png|Lucina
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Luigi.png|Luigi
-SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Mario.png|Mario
+SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Mario.png|Mario<ref>Likely a reference to a scene from the 2002 ''{{iw|wikipedia|Spider-Man|2002 film}}'' film, as he and Peach make the poses originally made by Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Mary Jane.</ref>
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Marth.png|Marth
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Mega Man.png|Mega Man
@@ Line 329: / Line 316: @@
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Robin.png|Robin
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Rosalina.png|Rosalina & Luma
-SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Roy.png|Roy
+SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Roy.png|Roy<ref>A reference to how he shares his name with {{h2|Koopalings|Roy Koopa}}.</ref>
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Ryu.png|Ryu
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Samus.png|Samus
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Sheik.png|Sheik
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Shulk.png|Shulk
-SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Sonic.png|Sonic
+SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Sonic.png|Sonic<ref>A reference to the Japanese word for Hedgehog including the word for mouse.</ref>
-SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Toon Link.png|Toon Link
+SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Toon Link.png|Toon Link<ref>A reference to the cutscene in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker}}'' where Link leaves Outset Island and waves goodbye to the villagers.</ref>
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Villager.png|Villager
 SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Wario.png|Wario
@@ Line 345: / Line 332: @@
 ===References===
-*'''Cloud - All-Star''': a reference to a segment in ''Final Fantasy VII'', where he commands the [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Hardy-Daytona Hardy-Daytona] bike to escape from the [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Shinra_Headquarters Shinra Headquarters].
+<references/>
-*'''Donkey Kong - Classic''': may be a reference to the ending of ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'', where he, while flung off from the volcano, is about to punch the moon with the help of Diddy Kong.
-*'''Luigi - Classic''': References Luigi's cowardly nature.
-*'''Mario - All-Star''': likely a reference to a scene from the 2002 ''[[wikipedia:Spider-Man (2002 film)|Spider-Man]]'' film, as he and Peach make the poses originally made by Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Mary Jane.
-*'''Palutena - Classic''': a reference to a scene in the short ''{{s|icaruspedia|Palutena's Revolting Dinner}}'', where she is relaxing in a hot spring.
-*'''Roy - All-Star''': a reference to how he shares his name with [[Koopalings#Roy Koopa|Roy Koopa]].
-*'''Ryu - Classic''': a reference to the win screen from ''[http://streetfighter.wikia.com/wiki/Street_Fighter_II Street Fighter II]'', with Little Mac showing a damaged face. Notably, the feature of Little Mac's damaged face is only present in the Wii U version of the game, making it the only 3DS congratulations screen that uses assets from the Wii U version.
 ==''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''==
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 <gallery>
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Bayonetta.png|{{SSB4|Bayonetta}}
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Bowser.png|{{SSB4|Bowser}}
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Bowser.png|{{SSB4|Bowser}}<ref>A reference to the ''Super Mario Bros.'' series of games, in particular, the ''{{s|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros.}}'' series, where Bowser would face Mario and Luigi in a final battle.</ref>
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Bowser Jr.png|{{SSB4|Bowser Jr.}}
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Bowser Jr.png|{{SSB4|Bowser Jr.}}<ref>A reference to the ''Mario Kart'' series in general, as he doesn't appear in ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}'', released the same year as ''Smash 4''. However, he was re-introduced in the ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8 Deluxe}}'' port.</ref>
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Captain Falcon.png|{{SSB4|Captain Falcon}}
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Charizard.png|{{SSB4|Charizard}}
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Cloud.png|{{SSB4|Cloud}}
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Cloud.png|{{SSB4|Cloud}}<ref>A reference to the boxart for ''Final Fantasy VII''.</ref>
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Corrin.png|{{SSB4|Corrin}}
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Corrin.png|{{SSB4|Corrin}}<ref>A reference to [[fireemblemwiki:File:FEF Official Site Character Collage.png|a piece of promotional art]] for ''Fire Emblem Fates'', with the two sides of the game's conflict facing off; Robin replaces {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Leo|Fates}}, Ganondorf replaces {{s|fireemblemwiki|Xander}}, Palutena replaces {{s|fireemblemwiki|Azura}}, Pit replaces {{s|fireemblemwiki|Takumi}}, and red Bowser replaces {{s|fireemblemwiki|Ryoma}}.</ref>
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Dark Pit.png|{{SSB4|Dark Pit}}
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Diddy Kong.png|{{SSB4|Diddy Kong}}
@@ Line 374: / Line 355: @@
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Greninja.png|{{SSB4|Greninja}}
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Ike.png|{{SSB4|Ike}}
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Jigglypuff.png|{{SSB4|Jigglypuff}}
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Jigglypuff.png|{{SSB4|Jigglypuff}}<ref>A reference to [[bulbapedia:Jigglypuff (Jungle 54)|its first appearance]] in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.</ref>
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic King Dedede.png|{{SSB4|King Dedede}}
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic King Dedede.png|{{SSB4|King Dedede}}<ref>A reference to how the ''Kirby'' series appeared monochromatically on the Game Boy before being given color in later titles.</ref>
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Kirby.png|{{SSB4|Kirby}}
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Kirby.png|{{SSB4|Kirby}}<ref>A reference to a cutscene in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''{{'}}s [[Subspace Emissary]].</ref>
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Link.png|{{SSB4|Link}}
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Little Mac.png|{{SSB4|Little Mac}}
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Lucario.png|{{SSB4|Lucario}}
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Lucas.png|{{SSB4|Lucas}}
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Lucas.png|{{SSB4|Lucas}}<ref>A reference to the ending of ''Mother 3'', in which a brainwashed Claus is seen perishing in his arms.</ref>
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Lucina.png|{{SSB4|Lucina}}
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Lucina.png|{{SSB4|Lucina}}<ref>A reference to boxart for ''Fire Emblem Awakening.''</ref>
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Luigi.png|{{SSB4|Luigi}}
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Mario.png|{{SSB4|Mario}}
@@ Line 396: / Line 377: @@
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Peach.png|{{SSB4|Peach}}
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Pikachu.png|{{SSB4|Pikachu}}
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Pit.png|{{SSB4|Pit}}
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Pit.png|{{SSB4|Pit}}<ref>A reference to both Medusa's Final Battle, the ninth chapter, and Lord of the Underworld, the twenty-third chapter of ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'', in which he equips the [[Three Sacred Treasures]] at the start of the chapters.</ref>
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic ROB JP.png|{{SSB4|R.O.B.}} (Japan)
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic ROB.png|{{SSB4|R.O.B.}}
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Robin.png|{{SSB4|Robin}}
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Rosalina.png|{{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}}
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Rosalina.png|{{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}}<ref>A reference to [[mariowiki:File:Princess Peach and Princess Daisy - Mario Party 7.png|Peach and Daisy's team artwork]] from ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Party 7}}''.</ref>
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Roy.png|{{SSB4|Roy}}
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Ryu.png|{{SSB4|Ryu}}
@@ Line 420: / Line 401: @@
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Bayonetta.png|Bayonetta
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Bowser.png|Bowser
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Bowser Jr.png|Bowser Jr.
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Bowser Jr.png|Bowser Jr.<ref>References ''New Super Mario Bros.'', in which Bowser is seemingly killed and turned into {{s|mariowiki|Dry Bowser}} after falling into lava.</ref>
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Captain Falcon.png|Captain Falcon
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Charizard.png|Charizard
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Cloud.png|Cloud
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Cloud.png|Cloud<ref>A reference to the main antagonist of ''Final Fantasy VII'', [[Sephiroth]], and the common theme of him being surrounded by flames following the Nibelheim Incident.</ref>
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Corrin.png|Corrin
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Corrin.png|Corrin<ref>A reference to the fairy tale ''Snow White and the Seven Dwarves''.</ref>
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Dark Pit.png|Dark Pit
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Diddy Kong.png|Diddy Kong
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Diddy Kong.png|Diddy Kong<ref>References the minecart levels of the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series.</ref>
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Donkey Kong.png|Donkey Kong
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Dr Mario.png|Dr. Mario
@@ Line 434: / Line 415: @@
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Ganondorf.png|Ganondorf
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Greninja.png|Greninja
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Ike.png|Ike
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Ike.png|Ike<ref>A reference to ''{{s|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance}}'', in which one conversation reveals he has a large appetite and deeply enjoys steak and ribs.</ref>
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Jigglypuff.png|Jigglypuff
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star King Dedede.png|King Dedede
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Kirby.png|Kirby
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Link.png|Link
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Link.png|Link<ref>References ''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'', in which Link could use magic to take the form of a fairy.</ref>
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Little Mac.png|Little Mac
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Little Mac.png|Little Mac<ref>References {{s|wikipedia|ring girl}}s featured in real-life boxing, who indicate which round is next. Alternatively, Peach could be referencing the referee, who distinguishes the winner in a match.</ref>
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Lucario.png|Lucario
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Lucario.png|Lucario<ref>A reference to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ElzGL3k8iA a scene] in ''[[bulbapedia:M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', where {{iw|bulbapedia|Lucario|M08}} is offered some chocolate by {{iw|bulbapedia|Max}}, who is represented as a Villager. Pikachu also appears, likely representing {{s|bulbapedia|Ash's Pikachu}}.</ref>
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Lucas.png|Lucas
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Lucina.png|Lucina
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Luigi.png|Luigi
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Mario.png|Mario
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Mario.png|Mario<ref>Makes a reference to the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart|series}}'' series with Bowser in his blue color scheme standing in for a [[Spiny Shell]] item.</ref>
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Marth.png|Marth
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Mega Man.png|Mega Man
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Meta Knight.png|Meta Knight
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Meta Knight.png|Meta Knight<ref>A parody of the cover art of ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby & the Amazing Mirror}}''.</ref>
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Mewtwo.png|Mewtwo
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Mii Fighter.png|Mii Fighter
@@ Line 457: / Line 438: @@
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Peach.png|Peach
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Pikachu.png|Pikachu
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Pit.png|Pit
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Pit.png|Pit<ref>A reference to Magnus and the Dark Lord, the second chapter of ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'', in which he and [[Magnus]] team up to defeat Dark Lord Gaol (the boss of the said chapter). It is also worth noting that, while Palutena is present in said image, she is absent in the chapter (save for dialogue).</ref>
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star ROB.png|R.O.B.
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Robin.png|Robin
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Rosalina.png|Rosalina & Luma
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Roy.png|Roy
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Ryu.png|Ryu
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Ryu.png|Ryu<ref>A reference to [http://streetfighter.fandom.com/wiki/Akuma Akuma] from the {{uv|Street Fighter}} series as a Yoshi with his black color scheme parodies Akuma's pose. The reference also includes the aftermath of his Shun Goku Satsu attack, with the difference that, rather than the "{{ja|天|ten}}" (heaven) kanji, the screen backdrop is the Ultra Combo Finish splash shown when Ryu's [[Shin Shoryuken]] connects.</ref>
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Samus.png|Samus
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Sheik.png|Sheik
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Shulk.png|Shulk
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Sonic.png|Sonic
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Sonic.png|Sonic<ref>A reference to the boxart for ''[http://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Sonic_Adventure Sonic Adventure]''.</ref>
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Toon Link.png|Toon Link
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Villager.png|Villager
@@ Line 473: / Line 454: @@
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Yoshi.png|Yoshi
 SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Zelda.png|Zelda
-SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Zero Suit Samus.png|Zero Suit Samus
+SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Zero Suit Samus.png|Zero Suit Samus<ref>A parody of [[Sega]]'s {{uv|Bayonetta}} series; [[Bayonetta]] herself would later be announced as playable in her own right, using Zero Suit Samus as a base.</ref>
 </gallery>
 ===References===
-*'''Bowser - Classic''': a reference to the ''Super Mario Bros.'' series of games, in particular, the ''{{s|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros.}}'' series, where Bowser would face Mario and Luigi in a final battle.
+<references/>
-*'''Bowser Jr. - Classic''': a reference to the ''Mario Kart'' series in general, as he doesn't appear in ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}'', released the same year as ''Smash 4''. However, he was re-introduced in the ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8 Deluxe}}'' port.
-*'''Bowser Jr. - All-Star''': references ''New Super Mario Bros.'', in which Bowser is seemingly killed and turned into {{s|mariowiki|Dry Bowser}} after falling into lava.
-*'''Cloud - Classic''': a reference to the boxart for ''Final Fantasy VII''.
-*'''Cloud - All-Star''': a reference to the main antagonist of ''Final Fantasy VII'', Sephiroth, and the common theme of him being surrounded by flames following the Nibelheim Incident.
-*'''Corrin - Classic''': a reference to [http://fireemblem.wikia.com/wiki/File:Feif-mainvisual3.jpg a piece of promotional art] for ''Fire Emblem Fates'', with the two sides of the game's conflict facing off; Robin replaces {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Leo|Fates}}, Ganondorf replaces {{s|fireemblemwiki|Xander}}, Palutena replaces {{s|fireemblemwiki|Azura}}, Pit replaces {{s|fireemblemwiki|Takumi}}, and red Bowser replaces {{s|fireemblemwiki|Ryoma}}.
-*'''Corrin - All-Star''': a reference to the fairy tale ''Snow White and the Seven Dwarves''.
-*'''Diddy Kong - All-Star''': references the minecart levels of the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series.
-*'''Ike - All-Star''': a reference to ''{{s|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance}}'', in which one conversation reveals he has a large appetite and deeply enjoys steak and ribs.
-*'''Jigglypuff - Classic''': a reference to [[bulbapedia:Jigglypuff (Jungle 54)|its first appearance]] in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
-*'''King Dedede - Classic''': a reference to how the ''Kirby'' series appeared monochromatically on the Game Boy before being given color in later titles.
-*'''Kirby - Classic''': a reference to a cutscene in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''{{'}}s [[Subspace Emissary]].
-*'''Link - All-Star''': references ''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'', in which Link could use magic to take the form of a fairy.
-*'''Little Mac - All-Star''': references {{s|wikipedia|ring girl}}s featured in real-life boxing, who indicate which round is next. Alternatively, Peach could be referencing the referee, who distinguishes the winner in a match.
-*'''Lucario - All-Star''': a reference to a scene in ''[[bulbapedia:M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ElzGL3k8iA where Lucario is offered some chocolate by Max,] who is represented as a Villager. Pikachu also appears, likely representing {{s|bulbapedia|Ash's Pikachu}}.
-*'''Lucas - Classic''': a reference to the ending of ''Mother 3'', in which a brainwashed Claus is seen perishing in his arms.
-*'''Lucina - Classic''': a reference to boxart for ''Fire Emblem Awakening.''
-*'''Mario - All-Star''': makes a reference to the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart|series}}'' series with Bowser in his blue color scheme standing in for a [[Spiny Shell]] item.
-*'''Meta Knight - All-Star''': a parody of the cover art of ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby & the Amazing Mirror}}''.
-*'''Pit - Classic''': a reference to both Medusa's Final Battle, the ninth chapter, and Lord of the Underworld, the twenty-third chapter of ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'', in which he equips the [[Three Sacred Treasures]] at the start of the chapters.
-*'''Pit - All-Star''': a reference to Magnus and the Dark Lord, the second chapter of ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'', in which he and [[Magnus]] team up to defeat Dark Lord Gaol (the boss of the said chapter). It is also worth noting that, while Palutena is present in said image, she is absent in the chapter (save for dialogue).
-*'''Rosalina & Luma - Classic''': a reference to [[mariowiki:File:Princess Peach and Princess Daisy - Mario Party 7.png|Peach and Daisy's team artwork]] from ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Party 7}}''.
-*'''Ryu - All-Star''': a reference to [http://streetfighter.wikia.com/wiki/Akuma Akuma] from the {{uv|Street Fighter}} series as a Yoshi with its black color scheme parodies Akuma's pose. The reference also includes the aftermath of his Raging Demon attack, with the difference that, rather than the "{{ja|天|ten}}" (heaven) kanji, the screen backdrop is the Ultra Combo Finish splash shown when Ryu's [[Shin Shoryuken]] connects.
-*'''Sonic - All-Star''': a possible reference to ''[http://sonic.wikia.com/wiki/Sonic_Unleashed Sonic Unleashed]'', in which Sonic transforms into a "Werehog" when exposed to the moon during the night.
-*'''Zero Suit Samus - All-Star''': a parody of [[Sega]]'s {{uv|Bayonetta}} series; [[Bayonetta]] herself would later be announced as playable in her own right, and was additionally developed using Zero Suit Samus as a base.
 ==''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''==
-For the first time since ''Smash 64'', only one congratulations screen is available, on account of the fact that {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} is the only mode to incorporate it.
+For the first time since ''Smash 64'', only one congratulations screen is available for each fighter, because {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} is the only mode to incorporate them.
 <gallery>
-SSBU Congratulations Banjo & Kazooie.png|{{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}}
+SSBU Congratulations Banjo & Kazooie.png|{{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}}<ref>References various other characters who also appeared on the [[Nintendo 64]]. The use of a fisheye lens is also evocative of a [https://banjokazooiewiki.com/w/images/4/42/B-K_Banjo_Kazooie_Fisheye.jpg promotional poster] for ''Banjo-Kazooie''.</ref>
-SSBU Congratulations Bayonetta.png|{{SSBU|Bayonetta}}
+SSBU Congratulations Bayonetta.png|{{SSBU|Bayonetta}}<ref>References how Bayonetta hunts down angels in her series.</ref>
-SSBU Congratulations Bowser.png|{{SSBU|Bowser}}
+SSBU Congratulations Bowser.png|{{SSBU|Bowser}}<ref>An ironic, reversed portrayal of the events of ''Super Mario Odyssey''. It also references ''Super Princess Peach'', where Bowser kidnaps Mario instead of Peach, who goes to rescue him.</ref>
 SSBU Congratulations Bowser Jr.png|{{SSBU|Bowser Jr.}}
-SSBU Congratulations Byleth.png|{{SSBU|Byleth}}
+SSBU Congratulations Byleth.png|{{SSBU|Byleth}}<ref>A reference to the Tea Time event in ''Fire Emblem Three Houses'', where characters can be invited to drink tea and converse. Female Byleth is shown in her Edelgard color, who appears as the invited student for the Tea Time instructions.</ref>
-SSBU Congratulations Captain Falcon.png|{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}}
+SSBU Congratulations Captain Falcon.png|{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}}<ref>A possible reference to how his white and pink [[alternate costume]] is based on a female ''F-Zero'' racer, {{s|fzerowiki|Jody Summer}}.</ref>
-SSBU Congratulations Chrom.png|{{SSBU|Chrom}}
+SSBU Congratulations Chrom.png|{{SSBU|Chrom}}<ref>A possible joke reference to Chrom finally "getting his chance", as he was shown to be a rejected fighter for ''Smash 4'' during Robin and Lucina's [[List of Super Smash Bros. 4 character trailers#Lucina and Robin|reveal trailer]].</ref>
-SSBU Congratulations Cloud.png|{{SSBU|Cloud}}
+SSBU Congratulations Cloud.png|{{SSBU|Cloud}}<ref>A possible reference to the fight against Bahamut SIN in ''Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children''.</ref>
-SSBU Congratulations Corrin.png|{{SSBU|Corrin}}
+SSBU Congratulations Corrin.png|{{SSBU|Corrin}}<ref>A possible reference to ''Fire Emblem Fates'', in which Corrin has to decide between two kingdoms: Hoshido (represented by the sunlight), and Nohr (represented by the clouds).</ref>
 SSBU Congratulations Daisy.png|{{SSBU|Daisy}}
 SSBU Congratulations Dark Pit.png|{{SSBU|Dark Pit}}
 SSBU Congratulations Dark Samus.png|{{SSBU|Dark Samus}}
 SSBU Congratulations Diddy Kong.png|{{SSBU|Diddy Kong}}
-SSBU Congratulations Donkey Kong.png|{{SSBU|Donkey Kong}}
+SSBU Congratulations Donkey Kong.png|{{SSBU|Donkey Kong}}<ref>A possible reference to the ending of ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'', where bananas rain from the sky upon Tiki Tong's defeat.</ref>
 SSBU Congratulations Dr Mario.png|{{SSBU|Dr. Mario}}
 SSBU Congratulations Duck Hunt.png|{{SSBU|Duck Hunt}}
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 SSBU Congratulations Ike.png|{{SSBU|Ike}}
 SSBU Congratulations Incineroar.png|{{SSBU|Incineroar}}
-SSBU Congratulations Inkling.png|{{SSBU|Inkling}}
+SSBU Congratulations Inkling.png|{{SSBU|Inkling}}<ref>A possible reference to ''Splatoon''{{'}}s Splatfest events.</ref>
 SSBU Congratulations Isabelle.png|{{SSBU|Isabelle}}
 SSBU Congratulations Jigglypuff.png|{{SSBU|Jigglypuff}}
 SSBU Congratulations Joker.png|{{SSBU|Joker}}
-SSBU Congratulations Ken.png|{{SSBU|Ken}}
+SSBU Congratulations Kazuya.png|{{SSBU|Kazuya}}<ref>References Kazuya's longstanding rivalry with his father, [[Heihachi Mishima]], in the ''Tekken'' series.</ref>
+SSBU Congratulations Ken.png|{{SSBU|Ken}}<ref>References a minigame in ''Street Fighter II'' where the player must destroy a car.</ref>
 SSBU Congratulations King Dedede.png|{{SSBU|King Dedede}}
-SSBU Congratulations King K Rool.png|{{SSBU|King K. Rool}}
+SSBU Congratulations King K Rool.png|{{SSBU|King K. Rool}}<ref>A reference to King K. Rool's [[List of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate character trailers#King_K._Rool|reveal trailer]] in ''Ultimate'' where he clashes fists with his archenemy Donkey Kong at the end.</ref>
-SSBU Congratulations Kirby.png|{{SSBU|Kirby}}
+SSBU Congratulations Kirby.png|{{SSBU|Kirby}}<ref>A possible reference to ''Kirby Mass Attack''.</ref>
-SSBU Congratulations Link.png|{{SSBU|Link}}
+SSBU Congratulations Link.png|{{SSBU|Link}}<ref>A reference to how Link is Zelda's appointed knight and protector in ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild''.</ref>
-SSBU Congratulations Little Mac.png|{{SSBU|Little Mac}}
+SSBU Congratulations Little Mac.png|{{SSBU|Little Mac}}<ref>A possible reference to [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075148/mediaviewer/rm2050753536 the training montage] in ''{{s|wikipedia|Rocky}}''; the title character's appearance influenced Little Mac, particularly his pink tracksuit. The setting of [[New Donk City Hall]] references Little Mac's hometown of {{s|wikipedia|the Bronx}} in {{s|wikipedia|New York City}}, with the apple referring to the city's nickname, "The Big Apple".</ref>
 SSBU Congratulations Lucario.png|{{SSBU|Lucario}}
-SSBU Congratulations Lucas.png|{{SSBU|Lucas}}
+SSBU Congratulations Lucas.png|{{SSBU|Lucas}}<ref>References the mischievous nature of Claus, Lucas' brother.</ref>
 SSBU Congratulations Lucina.png|{{SSBU|Lucina}}
-SSBU Congratulations Luigi.png|{{SSBU|Luigi}}
+SSBU Congratulations Luigi.png|{{SSBU|Luigi}}<ref>References Luigi's cowardly nature.</ref>
 SSBU Congratulations Mario.png|{{SSBU|Mario}}
 SSBU Congratulations Marth.png|{{SSBU|Marth}}
-SSBU Congratulations Mega Man.png|{{SSBU|Mega Man}}
+SSBU Congratulations Mega Man.png|{{SSBU|Mega Man}}<ref>References the mythological ''{{s|wikipedia|tanuki}}'', which the [[Super Leaf]] and [[Tom Nook]] are also based upon. In Japanese folklore, ''tanuki'' use leaves as a means of shapeshifting.</ref>
 SSBU Congratulations Meta Knight.png|{{SSBU|Meta Knight}}
-SSBU Congratulations Mewtwo.png|{{SSBU|Mewtwo}}
+SSBU Congratulations Mewtwo.png|{{SSBU|Mewtwo}}<ref>A possible reference to ''{{s|bulbapedia|Mewtwo Returns}}'', a special episode of the Pokémon anime. In the special, {{iw|bulbapedia|Mewtwo|original series}} and its group of cloned Pokémon (represented here through [[alternate costume]]s) reside on top of {{s|bulbapedia|Mount Quena}} in the {{s|bulbapedia|Johto}} region. The setting of [[Tortimer Island]] references the tropical climate of {{s|bulbapedia|Clarity Lake}}, located on Mount Quena's peak.</ref>
-SSBU Congratulations Mr Game & Watch.png|{{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}}
+SSBU Congratulations Min Min.png|{{SSBU|Min Min}}
+SSBU Congratulations Mr Game & Watch.png|{{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}}<ref>References the original game of ''Judge''. The numbers "3" and "9" are a Japanese pun; they can be read as "thank you" ("san-kyu"), congratulating the player. In addition, the original Game & Watch system was conceived by Gunpei Yokoi in 1979, 39 years before ''Ultimate'' was released.</ref>
 SSBU Congratulations Ness.png|{{SSBU|Ness}}
 SSBU Congratulations Olimar.png|{{SSBU|Olimar}}
 SSBU Congratulations Pac-Man.png|{{SSBU|Pac-Man}}
 SSBU Congratulations Palutena.png|{{SSBU|Palutena}}
-SSBU Congratulations Peach.png|{{SSBU|Peach}}
+SSBU Congratulations Peach.png|{{SSBU|Peach}}<ref>A possible reference to a [[mariowiki:List of Super Mario Odyssey pre-release and unused content#The Art of Super Mario Odyssey|scrapped ending concept]] for ''Super Mario Odyssey''.</ref>
 SSBU Congratulations Pichu.png|{{SSBU|Pichu}}
 SSBU Congratulations Pikachu.png|{{SSBU|Pikachu}}
-SSBU Congratulations Piranha Plant.png|{{SSBU|Piranha Plant}}
+SSBU Congratulations Piranha Plant.png|{{SSBU|Piranha Plant}}<ref>A possible reference to the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th7NtTOuUbg Japanese commercial] for ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''.</ref>
 SSBU Congratulations Pit.png|{{SSBU|Pit}}
 SSBU Congratulations Pokémon Trainer.png|{{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}
-SSBU Congratulations ROB.png|{{SSBU|R.O.B.}}
+SSBU Congratulations Pyra-Mythra.png|{{SSBU|Pyra}}/{{SSBU|Mythra}}<ref>A reference to ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2''{{'}}s post-credits scene, where Pyra and Mythra become separate Blades.</ref>
+SSBU Congratulations ROB.png|{{SSBU|R.O.B.}}<ref>References his cameo appearance in ''Pikmin 2'', where his head appeared as one of the treasures, called "{{s|pikipedia|Remembered Old Buddy}}".</ref>
 SSBU Congratulations Richter.png|{{SSBU|Richter}}
 SSBU Congratulations Ridley.png|{{SSBU|Ridley}}
 SSBU Congratulations Robin.png|{{SSBU|Robin}}
 SSBU Congratulations Rosalina.png|{{SSBU|Rosalina & Luma}}
-SSBU Congratulations Roy.png|{{SSBU|Roy}}
+SSBU Congratulations Roy.png|{{SSBU|Roy}}<ref>References the fact that there are two characters named Roy. Interestingly enough, Roy Koopa's model appears slightly broken in the screenshot.</ref>
 SSBU Congratulations Ryu.png|{{SSBU|Ryu}}
 SSBU Congratulations Samus.png|{{SSBU|Samus}}
+SSBU Congratulations Sephiroth.png|{{SSBU|Sephiroth}}<ref>References the event in ''Final Fantasy VII'' where Cloud is manipulated into giving the Black Materia to Sephiroth's real body, which is contained within a mako cocoon inside the [[Northern Cave]].</ref>
 SSBU Congratulations Sheik.png|{{SSBU|Sheik}}
 SSBU Congratulations Shulk.png|{{SSBU|Shulk}}
 SSBU Congratulations Simon.png|{{SSBU|Simon}}
-SSBU Congratulations Snake.png|{{SSBU|Snake}}
+SSBU Congratulations Snake.png|{{SSBU|Snake}}<ref>A possible reference to the NES game ''{{iw|wikipedia|Contra|video game}}'', also published by Konami.</ref>
-SSBU Congratulations Sonic.png|{{SSBU|Sonic}}
+SSBU Congratulations Sonic.png|{{SSBU|Sonic}}<ref>A possible reference to the [https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Animals animals] that Sonic rescues in many of his games. The appearance of [[Knuckles]], curled into a ball, may also reference ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic & Knuckles}}''.</ref>
+SSBU Congratulations Sora.png|{{SSBU|Sora}}<ref>A reference to the piece of art titled "[[khwiki::File:Promise (Art).png|Promise]]" by Tetsuya Nomura, which was used for the title screen of ''Kingdom Hearts III''.</ref>
+SSBU Congratulations Steve.png|{{SSBU|Steve}}
 SSBU Congratulations Terry.png|{{SSBU|Terry}}
-SSBU Congratulations Toon Link.png|{{SSBU|Toon Link}}
+SSBU Congratulations Toon Link.png|{{SSBU|Toon Link}}<ref>A reference to the final battle in ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'', where Ganon knocks the Master Sword out of Link's hand, and Link must retrieve it to defeat him.</ref>
 SSBU Congratulations Villager.png|{{SSBU|Villager}}
 SSBU Congratulations Wario.png|{{SSBU|Wario}}
 SSBU Congratulations Wii Fit Trainer.png|{{SSBU|Wii Fit Trainer}}
-SSBU Congratulations Wolf.png|{{SSBU|Wolf}}
+SSBU Congratulations Wolf.png|{{SSBU|Wolf}}<ref>References ''Star Fox Assault'', in which Fox and Wolf teamed up during a level, and eventually 'sat' beside each other after the battle.</ref>
-SSBU Congratulations Yoshi.png|{{SSBU|Yoshi}}
+SSBU Congratulations Yoshi.png|{{SSBU|Yoshi}}<ref>A possible reference to the ''Super Mario Strikers'' series which features Yoshi as a playable character. Olimar takes the role of referee.</ref>
 SSBU Congratulations Young Link.png|{{SSBU|Young Link}}
 SSBU Congratulations Zelda.png|{{SSBU|Zelda}}
-SSBU Congratulations Zero Suit Samus.png|{{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}}
+SSBU Congratulations Zero Suit Samus.png|{{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}}<ref>A possible reference to the [[metroidwiki:File:Zero Mission Ending 3.png|ending screen]] in ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid: Zero Mission}}'' where the player finishes the game on normal or hard difficulty in under two hours.</ref>
 </gallery>
 ===References===
-*'''Banjo & Kazooie''': References various other characters who also appeared on the [[Nintendo 64]]. The use of a fisheye lens is also evocative of a [https://banjokazooiewiki.com/w/images/4/42/B-K_Banjo_Kazooie_Fisheye.jpg promotional poster] for ''Banjo-Kazooie''.
+<references/>
-*'''Bowser''': An ironic, reversed portrayal of the events of ''Super Mario Odyssey''. It also references ''Super Princess Peach'', where Bowser kidnaps Mario instead of Peach, who goes to rescue him.
-*'''Byleth''': A reference to the Tea Time event in ''Fire Emblem Three Houses'', where characters can be invited to drink tea and converse. Female Byleth is shown in her Edelgard color, who appears as the invited student for the Tea Time instructions.
-*'''Captain Falcon''': A possible reference to how his white and pink [[alternate costume]] is based on a female ''F-Zero'' racer, {{s|fzerowiki|Jody Summer}}.
-*'''Chrom''': A possible joke reference to Chrom 'finally getting his chance', as he was shown to be a rejected fighter for ''Smash 4'' during Robin and Lucina's reveal trailer.
-*'''Cloud''': A possible reference to the fight against Bahamut SIN in ''Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children''.
-*'''Corrin''': A possible reference to ''Fire Emblem Fates'', in which Corrin has to decide between two kingdoms: Hoshido (represented by the sunlight), and Nohr (represented by the clouds).
-*'''Inkling''': A possible reference to ''Splatoon''{{'}}s Splatfest events.
-*'''Ken''': References a minigame in ''Street Fighter II'' where the player must destroy a car.
-*'''Kirby''': A possible reference to ''Kirby Mass Attack''.
-*'''Little Mac''': A possible reference to [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075148/mediaviewer/rm2050753536 the training montage] in ''{{s|wikipedia|Rocky}}''; the title character's appearance influenced Little Mac, particularly his pink tracksuit. The setting of [[New Donk City Hall]] references Little Mac's hometown of {{s|wikipedia|the Bronx}} in {{s|wikipedia|New York City}}, with the apple referring to the city's nickname, "The Big Apple".
-*'''Lucas''': References the mischievous nature of Claus, Lucas' brother.
-*'''Luigi''': References Luigi's cowardly nature.
-*'''Mega Man''': References the mythological ''{{s|wikipedia|tanuki}}'', which the [[Super Leaf]] and [[Tom Nook]] are also based upon. In Japanese folklore, ''tanuki'' use leaves as a means of shapeshifting.
-*'''Mewtwo''': A possible reference to ''{{s|bulbapedia|Mewtwo Returns}}'', a special episode of the Pokémon anime. In the special, [[bulbapedia:Mewtwo (original series)|Mewtwo]] and its group of cloned Pokémon (represented here through [[alternate costume]]s) reside on top of {{s|bulbapedia|Mount Quena}} in the {{s|bulbapedia|Johto}} region. The setting of [[Tortimer Island]] references the tropical climate of {{s|bulbapedia|Clarity Lake}}, located on Mount Quena's peak.
-*'''Mr. Game & Watch''': References the original game of ''Judge''. The numbers "3" and "9" are a Japanese pun; they can be read as "thank you" ("san-kyu"), congratulating the player. In addition, the original Game & Watch system was conceived by Gunpei Yokoi in 1979, 39 years before ''Ultimate'' was released.
-*'''Peach''': References a scrapped ending in ''Super Mario Odyssey''.
-*'''Piranha Plant''': A possible reference to the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th7NtTOuUbg Japanese commercial] for ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''.
-*'''R.O.B.''': References his cameo appearance in ''Pikmin 2'', where his head appeared as one of the treasures, called "{{s|pikipedia|Remembered Old Buddy}}".
-*'''Roy''': References the fact that there are two characters named Roy. Interestingly enough, Roy Koopa's model appears slightly broken in the screenshot.
-*'''Sonic''': A possible reference to the [https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Animals animals] that Sonic rescues in many of his games.
-*'''Toon Link''': A reference to the final battle in ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'', where Ganon knocks the Master Sword out of Link's hand, and Link must retrieve it to defeat him.
-*'''Wolf''': References ''Star Fox Assault'', in which Fox and Wolf teamed up during a level, and eventually 'sat' beside each other after the battle.
 ==Trivia==
-*[[Ness]]'s Congratulations screen in ''Smash 64'' is the only one to contain characters that do not make any other appearances in the game.
+*The ''Smash 64'' congratulations screens are the only ones to reuse assets from other games directly.
-*In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', the short video cutscene that plays after Peach's congratulations screen makes various references to Princess Daisy. In one scene, Peach in her Daisy color scheme is shown grabbing Luigi, and in another scene, Peach along with another Peach in Daisy's color scheme is shown floating away from a [[Chain Chomp]] together.
+**[[Ness]]'s congratulations screen in ''Smash 64'' is the only one to contain characters that do not make any other appearances in the game.
+*In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', the short video cutscene that plays after Peach's congratulations screen makes various references to Princess Daisy. In one scene, Peach, in her Daisy color scheme, is shown grabbing Luigi, and in another scene, Peach, along with another Peach in Daisy's color scheme, is shown floating away from a [[Chain Chomp]] together.
 *In ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', the end of the short video cutscene that plays after Lucas's congratulations screen is a reference to ''Mother 3'', with various characters standing in for Lucas's family members. Alongside Lucas in his default colors, the ending shot includes:
 **'''Claus''' (represented by another Lucas sporting his brother's color scheme).
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 **'''Boney''' (the family dog, represented by Duck Hunt in an alternate costume).
 *In ''Brawl'', there is a different font used for "Congratulations!" depending on the game they appeared in.
+**The colored fonts for the Mario characters resemble the ones used in ''Super Mario World'' and ''Super Mario 64''.
+**The color and font for the Star Fox characters resembles the font for ''Star Fox Command''{{'}}s logo.
+**Ness and Lucas' congratulations screens respectively used the box art fonts from ''EarthBound'' and ''Mother 3'', including the series logo.
+**Snake's congratulation screen uses the same font as the ''Metal Gear Solid'' series logo.
+**Sonic's features the same font and colors used in ''Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)''.
 *In ''SSB4'', five different fonts are used for the word "Congratulations!":
-**Characters from the ''Mario'' universe and its sub-universes (except Yoshi for unknown reasons) use the font used for large text in newer ''Mario'' games.
+**Characters from the ''Mario'' universe and its sub-universes (except Yoshi, who uses a blocky font) use the font used for large text in newer ''Mario'' games.
 **{{SSB4|Ryu}} uses a unique serif font in all capital letters, used in the characters' names in the ''Street Fighter II'' selection screen.
 **More realistic characters use a serif font, used for character names on the character selection screen.
 **Less realistic characters use the blocky font used for large text in ''SSB4'' (this same font was used for minor purposes in the previous three games).
 *** Notably, Pit and Palutena use the "realistic" font while Dark Pit does not. This same distinction between realistic and unrealistic characters is used for the sound made when [[tripping]]; Meta Knight uses the "unrealistic" font but makes the "realistic" tripping sound, while the opposite is true for R.O.B.
-**{{SSB4|Cloud}} uses a serif font, used in the logos for the ''Final Fantasy'' games. The black ink stripe behind the text is colored with a white-to-pale-green gradient, mimicking the meteor in the logo for ''Final Fantasy VII''.
+**{{SSB4|Cloud}} uses a serif font, used in the logos for the ''Final Fantasy'' games. The black ink stripe behind the text is colored with a white-to-pale-green gradient, mimicking Meteor's appearance in the logo for ''Final Fantasy VII''.
-*Mega Man's Wii U All-Star congratulations screen and Mewtwo's Wii U Classic congratulations screen are actually impossible to reenact in-game due to the inability to use the same palette with more than one character.
+*{{SSB4|Mega Man}}'s Wii U All-Star congratulations screen, {{SSB4|Mewtwo}}'s Wii U Classic congratulations screen, {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}'s ''Ultimate'' congratulations screen, and {{SSBU|Pyra}}/{{SSBU|Mythra}}'s ''Ultimate'' congratulations screen are actually impossible to re-enact in-game due to the inability to have multiple players use the same alternate costume.
-** Likewise, Chrom's ''Ultimate'' congratulations screen is impossible to reenact in-game due to the use of the clapping animations normally used when a fighter loses.
+**Likewise, {{SSBU|Chrom}}'s ''Ultimate'' congratulations screen is impossible to re-enact in-game due to the use of clapping animations normally used when a fighter loses.
+**Additionally, {{SSBU|Ryu}}'s Wii U All-Star congratulations screen and {{SSBU|Min Min}}'s ''Ultimate'' congratulations screen are impossible to re-enact in-game due to the use of victory animations, which can only be viewed when a fighter wins a match in [[Vs. Mode]].
+**{{SSBU|Lucina}} and {{SSBU|Roy}}'s ''Ultimate'' congratulations screens are impossible to re-enact in-game due to taking place on the victory screen, which cannot be played on as a [[stage]]. Similarly, {{SSBU|Ike}}'s ''Ultimate'' congratulations screen is impossible to re-enact in-game due to featuring two players on the stage where [[Ganon]] is fought as a [[boss]], which is only accessible in single-player modes.
+**{{SSBU|Ness}}'s ''Ultimate'' congratulations screen is impossible to re-enact in-game due to featuring [[Paula]] and [[Poo]] outside of Ness's [[Final Smash]], [[PK Starstorm]].
 *Link and Fox's 1P ending images in ''Smash 64'' are the only ones not to feature any text.
 *Donkey Kong's 1P ending image in ''Smash 64'' reuses artwork originally from ''Donkey Kong Country''.
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 *Fox appears in the most ending images throughout the series, with 27.
 *For Banjo & Kazooie's congratulations screen, Villager's inclusion is notable because ''Animal Crossing'' only appeared on the Nintendo 64 in Japan, while ''Banjo-Kazooie'' was developed by a European studio.
-*Goro Daimon is the only character on [[King of Fighters Stadium]] to not be present in Terry's congratulations screen.
+*Goro Daimon is the only character on [[King of Fighters Stadium]] to not be present in {{SSBU|Terry}}'s congratulations screen.
-[[Category:Single Player Modes]]
+*{{SSBU|Pyra}} and {{SSBU|Mythra}}'s congratulations screen notably takes place on [[Spiral Mountain]], marking the first time a downloadable stage is used for a downloadable fighter it is not bundled with.
+[[Category:Single-player modes]]
 [[Category:Co-op modes]]