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{{disambig2|the creature from Final Fantasy|the Alberta player who formerly went by Chocobo|Smasher:Chocojo}}
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{{Infobox Character General
{{Infobox Character General
|name=Chocobo
|name           = Chocobo
|image=[[File:Chocobo.png|250px]]
|image         = [[File:Chocobo.png|250px]]
|caption=[[File:FinalFantasySymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]
|caption       = [[File:FinalFantasySymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]<br>Chocobo's artwork from ''{{iw|mdfw|Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy!}}''.
Chocobo's artwork from ''{{s|wikipedia|Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy!}}''.
|universe       = {{uv|Final Fantasy}}
|universe={{uv|Final Fantasy}}
|firstgame     = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Final Fantasy II}}'' (1988)  
|firstgame=''{{s|wikipedia|Final Fantasy II}}'' (1988)  
|lastappearance = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Final Fantasy VII Rebirth}}'' (2024)
|lastappearance= ''[[wikipedia:Final Fantasy III|Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster]]'' (2021)
|artist         = {{iw|wikipedia|Koichi Ishii}}
|artist=Koichi Ishii
|games         = ''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|games=''[[SSB4]]'', ''[[SSBU]]''
|console       = Famicom
|console= Famicom
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Chocobo
|interwikipage = Chocobo
}}
}}
'''Chocobos''' ({{ja|チョコボ|Chokobo}}, ''Chocobo'') are recurring creatures from the {{uv|Final Fantasy}} series. The Chocobo is the mascot of the ''Final Fantasy'' series alongside the Moogle.
'''Chocobos''' ({{ja|チョコボ|Chokobo}}, ''Chocobo'') are recurring creatures from the {{uv|Final Fantasy}} series. The Chocobo is the mascot of the ''Final Fantasy'' series alongside the Moogle.


==Origin==
==Origin==
[[File:FFFCD Chocobo.png|thumb|left|Chocobo's artwork from ''{{s|wikipedia|Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon}}'', the basis of the ''SSB4'' Mii Fighter hat.]]<!--note the eyelashes and blushing cheeks, which are absent from Every Buddy! and SSBU-->
[[File:FFFCD Chocobo.png|thumb|left|Chocobo's artwork from ''{{iw|mdfw|Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon}}'', the basis of the ''SSB4'' Mii Fighter hat.]]<!--note the eyelashes and blushing cheeks, which are absent from Every Buddy! and SSBU-->
In the ''Final Fantasy'' series, Chocobos are large birds commonly used as mounts. They are most commonly depicted as yellow, but [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Chocobo/Types several color variations] also exist. Since their first appearance in ''{{iw|wikipedia|Final Fantasy II}}'', they have appeared in every game in the series in some way, and they could be considered one of the series' mascots. Though often domesticated, Chocobos can be found in the wild and are sometimes fought as enemies.
In the ''Final Fantasy'' series, Chocobos are large birds commonly used as mounts. They are most commonly depicted as yellow, but [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Chocobo/Types several color variations] also exist. Since their first appearance in ''{{iw|wikipedia|Final Fantasy II}}'', they have appeared in every game in the series in some way, and they could be considered one of the series' mascots. Though often domesticated, Chocobos can be found in the wild and are sometimes fought as enemies.


A specific Chocobo with a more cartoonish design, the one on which the Mii headgear is based, is the main character of the [https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Chocobo_series ''Chocobo'' series] of spin-offs. This includes the ''Final Fantasy Fables'' set of games and the ''Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon'' trilogy; a crossover between [[List of companies with minor representation#Spike Chunsoft|Chunsoft]]'s ''Mystery Dungeon'' series of roguelike and the ''Final Fantasy'' series. The same cartoonish Chocobo would later appear throughout the mainline series, such as ''Final Fantasy XIV'' with a new name, Alpha.
A specific Chocobo with a more cartoonish design, the one on which the Mii headgear is based, is the main character of the [https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Chocobo_series ''Chocobo'' series] of spin-offs. This includes the ''Final Fantasy Fables'' set of games and the ''{{iw|mdfw|Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon}}'' trilogy; a crossover between {{h2|List of companies with minor representation|Spike Chunsoft}}'s ''{{iw|mdfw|Mystery Dungeon}}'' series of roguelike and the ''Final Fantasy'' series. The same cartoonish Chocobo would later appear throughout the mainline series, such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Final Fantasy XIV}}'' with [https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Alpha_(Final_Fantasy_XIV) Alpha].
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
[[File:DLC Chocobo Hat.jpg|thumb|left|250px|{{SSB4|Mii Fighter}}s wearing Chocobo Hats.]]
[[File:DLC Chocobo Hat.jpg|thumb|left|250px|{{SSB4|Mii Fighter}}s wearing Chocobo Hats.]]
Chocobos are the basis of a {{SSB4|downloadable content}} {{SSB4|Mii Fighter}} headgear based on the main Chocobo character of the ''Chocobo'' series, most closely resembling its appearance in ''{{s|wikipedia|Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon}}''.
Chocobos are the basis of a {{SSB4|downloadable content}} {{SSB4|Mii Fighter}} headgear based on the main Chocobo character of the ''Chocobo'' series, most closely resembling its appearance in ''{{iw|mdfw|Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon|game}}''. The Mii Costume was released in the fifth wave of DLC Mii Costumes, along with the [[Geno]] Mii Costume and {{SSB4|Cloud}}, on December 16, 2015. The track "Electric de Chocobo" from ''Final Fantasy VII'' is one of many variants of the common theme for the species, and was used during the trailer although it does not appear in-game.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===As a costume===
===As a costume===
[[File:MiiCostumeChocoboSSBU.jpg|thumb|left|240px|The Chocobo Hat in ''Ultimate''.]]
[[File:MiiCostumeChocoboSSBU.jpg|thumb|left|240px|The Chocobo Hat in ''Ultimate''.]]
Chocobo returns as {{SSBU|downloadable content}} {{SSBU|Mii Fighter}} hat. The design has been updated from ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' with a sharper beak and without the eyelashes or blushing cheeks, and takes some details from its latest appearance in the ''Chocobo'' franchise, being 2019's ''{{s|wikipedia|Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy!}}''. The headgear was revealed to return during the ''{{h2|Mr. Sakurai Presents|Mr. Sakurai Presents "Sephiroth"}}'' presentation on December 17, 2020. It was released alongside the other Round 8 Mii Fighter costumes on December 22nd, 2020.
Chocobo returns as {{SSBU|downloadable content}} {{SSBU|Mii Fighter}} hat. The design has been updated from ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' with a sharper beak and without the eyelashes or blushing cheeks, and takes some details from its latest appearance in the ''Chocobo'' franchise, being 2019's ''{{iw|mdfw|Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy!}}''. The headgear was revealed to return during the ''{{h2|Mr. Sakurai Presents|Mr. Sakurai Presents "Sephiroth"}}'' presentation on December 17, 2020. It was released alongside the other Round 8 Mii Fighter costumes on December 22nd, 2020. The track "Electric de Chocobo" from ''Final Fantasy VII'' was used once more for the trailer, and does not appear in stages from the ''Final Fantasy'' and ''Super Smash Bros.'' categories.
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Throughout the trailer, there are references to how Chocobos behave in the franchise, such as running at high speed. On the first part of the trailer, the Giant {{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} wearing the hat references the recurrent [https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Fat_Chocobo Fat Chocobo], first appearing in ''{{iw|wikipedia|Final Fantasy III}}''. Followed by it, there is a reference to ''{{iw|wikipedia|Chocobo Racing}}'', where three Miis with the hat are seen running fast on the road of [[Big Blue]]. Finally, one of the Mii Brawlers wearing the hat is seen sitting down with [[Robin]]'s [[Elwind]] tome in front of her, [[Dillon]] behind her and a [[Charizard]] in front. It references both ''Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales}}'', with books being a common element in the latter title, [[mdfw:Final Fantasy:Cid (Chocobo 3)|this appearance of Cid]] matching Dillon's appearance in ''Ultimate'', and dragons being tough foes throughout the ''Mystery Dungeon'' franchise.


===Spirit===
===Spirit===
Chocobo & Moogle comprise an unlockable [[spirit]] available through {{SSBU|Sephiroth}}'s [[DLC Spirits (mode)|DLC]] [[Spirit Board]], added as part of [[List of updates (SSBU)#10.1.0_2|version 10.1.0]]. Unlike the cartoony Mii Fighter hat, the Chocobo's spirit artwork is derived from its ''Final Fantasy VII Remake'' appearance. The Chocobo is represented by a {{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} wearing the Chocobo Hat with a Yellow Tracksuit, with an [[Isaac|Isaac Wig]] instead of the hat if it is not purchased, while the Moogle is represented by a gray Kirby. The Spirit Battle is meant to be very easy, with its only special element being [[Cucco]]s that constantly spawn. The spirit increases speed in reference to the Chocobo's running prowess throughout the ''Final Fantasy'' series.
Chocobo is featured on the Chocobo & Moogle spirit in the ''Final Fantasy'' DLC Spirit Board. Unlike the Chocobo hat, the spirit instead uses its more animalistic design from the main ''Final Fantasy'' series, specifically as seen in ''Final Fantasy VII Remake''.
 
Chocobo uses a {{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} puppet fighter wearing an Isaac Wig and a yellow Tracksuit and is fought on the [[Garden of Hope]] stage. If the player has already purchased the Chocobo Hat DLC, then Chocobo will use a Mii Brawler puppet fighter wearing a Chocobo hat instead. He is fought along with {{SSBU|Kirby}} representing the Moogle. During the battle, the [[Cucco]] items appear, referencing how the Chocobos are a species of birds raised in a farm. Also, Kirby starts off with a [[Bob-omb]], referencing Chocobo & Moogle's Moogle Blast ability in ''Final Fantasy VII Remake'' where the Moogle throws a bomb at an enemy.


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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Chocobo was the most requested third-party character for inclusion in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostResult3.html</ref> (not counting James Bond and [[Banjo]] & [[Kazooie]], who were not owned by Nintendo, but whose licenses were owned by at the time Nintendo subsidiary Rare).
*Chocobo was the most requested third-party character for inclusion in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostResult3.html</ref> This does not count James Bond and [[Banjo]] & [[Kazooie]], who were not owned by [[Nintendo]], but whose licenses were owned at the time by Nintendo subsidiary [[Rare]].


==References==
==References==
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*Species article on the [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Chocobo Final Fantasy Wiki].
*Species article on the [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Chocobo Final Fantasy Wiki].
*Character article on the [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Chocobo_%28Chocobo_series%29 Final Fantasy Wiki].
*Character article on the [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Chocobo_%28Chocobo_series%29 Final Fantasy Wiki].
*Character article on the [https://mysterydungeonwiki.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy:Chocobo Mystery Dungeon Franchise Wiki].
*Character article on the [[mdfw:Final Fantasy:Chocobo|Mystery Dungeon Franchise Wiki]].


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Revision as of 04:21, September 3, 2024

This article is about the creature from Final Fantasy. For the Alberta player who formerly went by Chocobo, see Smasher:Chocojo.
Chocobo
Chocobo.png
FinalFantasySymbol.svg
Chocobo's artwork from Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy!.
Universe Final Fantasy
Debut Final Fantasy II (1988)
Smash Bros. appearances SSB4
Ultimate
Most recent non-Smash appearance Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (2024)
Console/platform of origin Famicom
Designed by Koichi Ishii
Article on Wikipedia Chocobo

Chocobos (チョコボ, Chocobo) are recurring creatures from the Final Fantasy series. The Chocobo is the mascot of the Final Fantasy series alongside the Moogle.

Origin

Chocobo's artwork from Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon, the basis of the SSB4 Mii Fighter hat.

In the Final Fantasy series, Chocobos are large birds commonly used as mounts. They are most commonly depicted as yellow, but several color variations also exist. Since their first appearance in Final Fantasy II, they have appeared in every game in the series in some way, and they could be considered one of the series' mascots. Though often domesticated, Chocobos can be found in the wild and are sometimes fought as enemies.

A specific Chocobo with a more cartoonish design, the one on which the Mii headgear is based, is the main character of the Chocobo series of spin-offs. This includes the Final Fantasy Fables set of games and the Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon trilogy; a crossover between Spike Chunsoft's Mystery Dungeon series of roguelike and the Final Fantasy series. The same cartoonish Chocobo would later appear throughout the mainline series, such as Final Fantasy XIV with Alpha.

In Super Smash Bros. 4

Mii Fighters wearing Chocobo Hats.

Chocobos are the basis of a downloadable content Mii Fighter headgear based on the main Chocobo character of the Chocobo series, most closely resembling its appearance in Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon. The Mii Costume was released in the fifth wave of DLC Mii Costumes, along with the Geno Mii Costume and Cloud, on December 16, 2015. The track "Electric de Chocobo" from Final Fantasy VII is one of many variants of the common theme for the species, and was used during the trailer although it does not appear in-game.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

As a costume

The Chocobo Hat in Ultimate.

Chocobo returns as downloadable content Mii Fighter hat. The design has been updated from Super Smash Bros. 4 with a sharper beak and without the eyelashes or blushing cheeks, and takes some details from its latest appearance in the Chocobo franchise, being 2019's Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy!. The headgear was revealed to return during the Mr. Sakurai Presents "Sephiroth" presentation on December 17, 2020. It was released alongside the other Round 8 Mii Fighter costumes on December 22nd, 2020. The track "Electric de Chocobo" from Final Fantasy VII was used once more for the trailer, and does not appear in stages from the Final Fantasy and Super Smash Bros. categories.

Throughout the trailer, there are references to how Chocobos behave in the franchise, such as running at high speed. On the first part of the trailer, the Giant Mii Brawler wearing the hat references the recurrent Fat Chocobo, first appearing in Final Fantasy III. Followed by it, there is a reference to Chocobo Racing, where three Miis with the hat are seen running fast on the road of Big Blue. Finally, one of the Mii Brawlers wearing the hat is seen sitting down with Robin's Elwind tome in front of her, Dillon behind her and a Charizard in front. It references both Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon and Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales, with books being a common element in the latter title, this appearance of Cid matching Dillon's appearance in Ultimate, and dragons being tough foes throughout the Mystery Dungeon franchise.

Spirit

Chocobo is featured on the Chocobo & Moogle spirit in the Final Fantasy DLC Spirit Board. Unlike the Chocobo hat, the spirit instead uses its more animalistic design from the main Final Fantasy series, specifically as seen in Final Fantasy VII Remake.

Chocobo uses a Mii Brawler puppet fighter wearing an Isaac Wig and a yellow Tracksuit and is fought on the Garden of Hope stage. If the player has already purchased the Chocobo Hat DLC, then Chocobo will use a Mii Brawler puppet fighter wearing a Chocobo hat instead. He is fought along with Kirby representing the Moogle. During the battle, the Cucco items appear, referencing how the Chocobos are a species of birds raised in a farm. Also, Kirby starts off with a Bob-omb, referencing Chocobo & Moogle's Moogle Blast ability in Final Fantasy VII Remake where the Moogle throws a bomb at an enemy.

No. Image Name Type Class Slots Base Power Max Power Base Attack Max Attack Base Defense Max Defense Ability Series
1,450
SSBU spirit Chocobo & Moogle.png
 Chocobo & Moogle
Neutral
 ★ 2 915 4576 418 2090 462 2310 Speed ↑ FINAL FANTASY Series

Gallery

  • Chocobo Hat worn by Mii Fighter

    Chocobo Hat worn by Mii Fighter

Names in other languages

Language Name
Japan Japanese チョコボ, Chocobo
UK English Chocobo
France French Chocobo
Germany German Chocobo
Spain Spanish Chocobo
Italy Italian Chocobo
China Chinese (Simplified) 陆行鸟
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) 陸行鳥
South Korea Korean 초코보, Chocobo
Netherlands Dutch Chocobo
Russia Russian Чокобо

Trivia

  • Chocobo was the most requested third-party character for inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Melee.[1] This does not count James Bond and Banjo & Kazooie, who were not owned by Nintendo, but whose licenses were owned at the time by Nintendo subsidiary Rare.

References

  1. ^ https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostResult3.html

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