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{{image|Lots of listed characters that don't have screenshots}}
'''Background characters''' are cameo characters that appear in a stage that corresponds to their home universe (e.g. [[King Dedede]] appears in the ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' stage {{SSB|Dream Land}}). Note that background characters should not be confused with [[stage hazard]]s, since background characters do not directly affect gameplay.
'''Background characters''' are cameo characters that appear in a stage that corresponds to their home universe (e.g. [[King Dedede]] appears in the ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' stage {{SSB|Dream Land}}). Note that background characters should not be confused with [[stage hazard]]s, since background characters do not directly affect gameplay.


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===Kongo Jungle===
===Kongo Jungle===
{{Main|Kongo Jungle (SSB)}}
{{Main|Kongo Jungle (SSB)}}
{{s|mariowiki|Necky}} appears flying in the background.
{{iw|mariowiki|Necky}} appears flying in the background.


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Koopa Troopa SSB.png|[[Koopa Troopa]] in ''Super Smash Bros.''
Koopa Troopa SSB.png|[[Koopa Troopa]] in ''Super Smash Bros.''
File:RedKoopaTroopaUltimate.jpg|A red [[Koopa Troopa]] in ''Ultimate''.
RedKoopaTroopaUltimate.jpg|A red [[Koopa Troopa]] in ''Ultimate''.
Buzzy Beetle.jpg|A Buzzy Beetle in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Planet Zebes===
===Planet Zebes===
{{Main|Planet Zebes}}
{{Main|Planet Zebes}}
[[Ridley]] and {{s|metroidwiki|Waver}} sprites ripped directly from ''[[Super Metroid]]'' can be seen flying around.
[[Ridley]] and {{iw|metroidwiki|Waver}} sprites ripped directly from ''[[Super Metroid]]'' can be seen flying around.


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<gallery>
Ridley SSB.png|[[Ridley]] in ''Super Smash Bros.''
Ridley SSB.png|[[Ridley]] in ''Super Smash Bros.''
Ridley-SSB.png|[[Ridley]] in ''Super Smash Bros.''
Waver SSB.png|Waver in ''Super Smash Bros.''
Waver SSB.png|Waver in ''Super Smash Bros.''
Waver.png|Two Wavers in ''Super Smash Bros.''
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Butterfree (SSB).png|Butterfree sprite from ''Super Smash Bros.''
Butterfree (SSB).png|Butterfree sprite from ''Super Smash Bros.''
Butterfree Saffron City.jpg|Several Butterfree in ''Ultimate''.
Fearow (SSB).png|Fearow sprite from ''Super Smash Bros.''
Fearow (SSB).png|Fearow sprite from ''Super Smash Bros.''
Fearow Saffron City.jpg|Fearow in ''Ultimate''.
Pidgey (SSB).png|Pidgey sprite from ''Super Smash Bros.''
Pidgey (SSB).png|Pidgey sprite from ''Super Smash Bros.''
Pidgey Saffron City.jpg|Several Pidgey in ''Ultimate''.
Moltres (SSB).png|Moltres in ''Super Smash Bros.''
Moltres (SSB).png|Moltres in ''Super Smash Bros.''
Moltres Saffron City.jpg|Moltres in ''Ultimate''.
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</gallery>


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FlyGuy64.gif|[[Fly Guy|Propeller Shy Guy]] in ''Super Smash Bros.''
FlyGuy64.gif|[[Fly Guy|Propeller Shy Guy]] in ''Super Smash Bros.''
Fly Guy.jpg|[[Fly Guy|Propeller Shy Guy]] in ''Ultimate''.
Goonie.jpg|Goonie in ''Ultimate''.
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</gallery>


==From ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
==From ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
===Brinstar===
===Mushroom Kingdom===
{{Main|Brinstar}}
{{Main|Mushroom Kingdom (SSBM)}}
A {{s|metroidwiki|Chozo Statue}} on the main platform comes to life and briefly walks before settling down into its original position, much like the Torizo in ''Super Metroid''; it does not move in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''. There is a large brain-like organism in the far background that shakes constantly, though it is not based upon any specific creature from the ''Metroid'' series.
Multiple Mario enemies are seen in the background, including Koopa Troopa, Goomba and Lakitu.


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SSBM Chozo Statue.png|Chozo Statue in ''Melee''.
Lakitu Melee.png|Lakitu in ''Melee''.
Goomba Melee.png|Goomba in ''Melee''.
Koopa Melee.png|Green Koopa Troopa in ''Melee''.
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</gallery>


===Fourside===
===Brinstar===
{{Main|Fourside}}
{{Main|Brinstar}}
[[Porky Minch]] indirectly appears in his helicopter.
A {{iw|metroidwiki|Chozo Statue}} on the main platform comes to life and briefly walks before settling down into its original position, much like the Torizo in ''Super Metroid''; it does not move in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''. There is a large brain-like organism in the far background that shakes constantly, though it is not based upon any specific creature from the ''Metroid'' series.


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PorkyHelicopter.png|[[Porky Minch]]'s helicopter in ''Melee''.
SSBM Chozo Statue.png|Chozo Statue in ''Melee''.
PorkyHeliSSBU.png|Porky Minch's helicopter in ''Ultimate''.
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===Jungle Japes===
===Jungle Japes===
{{Main|Jungle Japes}}
{{Main|Jungle Japes}}
[[Cranky Kong]] is seen walking back and forth in his cottage, sometimes also rocking in his chair at some points. Flocks of Neckies can also be seen in the far background.
[[Cranky Kong]] is seen walking back and forth in his cottage, sometimes also rocking in his chair at some points. Flocks of Neckies can also be seen in the far background. Neckies do not appear in ''3DS'' and ''Ultimate''.


<gallery>
<gallery>
Cranky Kong Jungle Japes.png|Cranky Kong in ''Melee''.
Cranky Kong Jungle Japes.png|Cranky Kong in ''Melee''.
Neckies Brawl.png|Several Neckies in ''Brawl''.
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DistantPlanetBackgroundBulborb.jpg|A sleeping Red Bulborb in ''Brawl''.
DistantPlanetBackgroundBulborb.jpg|A sleeping Red Bulborb in ''Brawl''.
Cloaking Burrow-nit-Brawl.png|Cloaking Burrow-nit in ''Brawl''.
Bulborb-Ultimate.jpg|A Red Bulborb in ''Ultimate''.
Cloaking Burrow-nit.jpg|Multiple Cloaking Burrow-nits in ''Ultimate''.
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Pokémon Stadium 2 4.jpg|Skarmory, Drifloon, and Hoppip in ''Brawl''.
Pokémon Stadium 2 4.jpg|Skarmory, Drifloon, and Hoppip in ''Brawl''.
Pokémon Stadium 2 3.jpg|Dugtrio and Cubone in ''Brawl''.
Pokémon Stadium 2 3.jpg|Dugtrio and Cubone in ''Brawl''.
Pokémon Stadium 2 electric.jpg|Electivire and Magnezone in ''Ultimate''.
Pokémon Stadium 2 ice.jpg|Snorunt and Snover in ''Ultimate''.
Pokémon Stadium 2 flying.jpg|Hoppip, Skarmory and Drifloon in ''Ultimate''.
Pokémon Stadium 2 ground.jpg|Cubone and Dugtrio in ''Ultimate''.
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===Smashville===
===Smashville===
{{Main|Smashville}}
{{Main|Smashville}}
[[Villager]]s from {{uv|Animal Crossing}} appear in the background, depending on actual time of day and date, including [[Blanca]], [[Blathers]], [[Booker]], [[Brewster]], (behind a counter, serving coffee) [[Celeste]], [[Copper]], [[Cornimer]], [[Crazy Redd]], [[Dr. Shrunk]], [[Gracie]] (with her car), [[Gulliver]] (flying in his UFO), [[Harriet]], a [[Villager|human villager]] (both male or female, the former of which has three variants while the latter as two), [[Kapp'n]] (in the crowd and driving his taxi to the town hall) Kaitlin, [[Katie]], [[Katrina]], [[Lyle]], [[K.K. Slider]] (on Saturdays at 8 PM, the same as Animal Crossing), [[Mabel]], [[Pascal]], [[Pete]] (flying in the background), [[Phyllis]], [[Rover]], [[Sable]], [[Saharah]], [[Joan]], Timmy and Tommy, [[Tom Nook]], [[Tortimer]] and [[Wendell]].
Villagers from {{uv|Animal Crossing}} appear in the background, depending on actual time of day and date, including [[Blanca]], [[Blathers]], [[Booker]], [[Brewster]], (behind a counter, serving coffee) [[Celeste]], [[Copper]], [[Cornimer]], [[Crazy Redd]], [[Dr. Shrunk]], [[Gracie]] (with her car), [[Gulliver]] (flying in his UFO), [[Harriet]], a [[Villager|human villager]] (both male or female, the former of which has three variants while the latter has two), [[Kapp'n]] (in the town driving his taxi to the town hall), Kaitlin, [[Katie]], [[Katrina]], [[Lyle]], [[K.K. Slider]] (on Saturdays from 7:30-11:59 PM), [[Mabel]], [[Pascal]], [[Pete]] (flying in the background), [[Phyllis]], [[Rover]], [[Sable]], [[Saharah]], [[Joan]], Timmy and Tommy, [[Tom Nook]], [[Tortimer]] and [[Wendell]].
 
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Male Villager 1 Smashville.jpg|A male [[villager]] in ''Ultimate''.
Male Villager 2 Smashville.jpg|A male [[villager]] in ''Ultimate''.
Male Villager 3 Smashville.jpg|A male [[villager]] in ''Ultimate''.
Female Villager 1 Smashville.jpg|A female [[villager]] in ''Ultimate''.
Female Villager 2 Smashville.jpg|A female [[villager]] in ''Ultimate''.
Blanca Smashville 1.jpg|Blanca, with one of possible faces, in ''Ultimate''.
Blanca Smashville 2.jpg|Blanca, with one of possible faces, in ''Ultimate''.
Blanca Smashville 3.jpg|Blanca, with one of possible faces, in ''Ultimate''.
Blanca Smashville 4.jpg|Blanca, with one of possible faces, in ''Ultimate''.
Blanca Smashville 5.jpg|Blanca, with one of possible faces, in ''Ultimate''.
Blanca Smashville 6.jpg|Blanca, with one of possible faces, in ''Ultimate''.
Blanca Smashville 7.jpg|Blanca, with one of possible faces, in ''Ultimate''.
Blanca Smashville 8.jpg|Blanca, with one of possible faces, in ''Ultimate''.
Blathers Smashville.jpg|Blathers in ''Ultimate''.
Blathers asleep Smashville.jpg|Blathers asleep in ''Ultimate''.
Booker Smashville.jpg|Booker in ''Ultimate''.
Roost Smashville.jpg|Brewster, alongside a female [[villager]], in ''Ultimate''.
Celeste Smashville.jpg|Celeste in ''Ultimate''.
Celeste alseep Smashville.jpg|Celeste asleep in ''Ultimate''.
Copper Smashville.jpg|Copper in ''Ultimate''.
Cornimer.jpg|Cornimer in ''Ultimate''.
Redd smashville.jpg|Crazy Redd in ''Ultimate''.
Dr Shrunk Smashville SSB4.png|Dr. Shrunk in ''for Wii U''.
Gracie Smashville.jpg|Gracie in ''Ultimate''.
Harriet Smashville.jpg|Harriet in ''Ultimate''.
Joan Smashville.jpg|Joan in ''Ultimate''.
K.K. Slider Smashville.jpg|[[K.K. Slider]], alongside Tortimer, Blathers and a male [[villager]], in ''Ultimate''.
Kaitlin Smashville.jpg|Kaitlin in ''Ultimate''.
Katarina Smashville.jpg|Katarina in ''Ultimate''.
Katie Smashville.jpg|Katie in ''Ultimate''.
Lyle Smashville.jpg|Lyle in ''Ultimate''.
Mabel Smashville.jpg|Mabel in ''Ultimate''.
Pascal Smashville.jpg|Pascal in ''Ultimate''.
Pelly Smashville.jpg|Pelly in ''Ultimate''.
Phyllis Smashville.jpg|Phyllis in ''Ultimate''.
Rover Smashville.jpg|Rover in ''Ultimate''.
Sable Smashville.jpg|Sable in ''Ultimate''.
Saharah Smashville.jpg|Saharah in ''Ultimate''.
Timmy Tommy Smashville.jpg|Timmy/Tommy in ''Ultimate''.
Tom Nook Smashville 1.jpg|Tom Nook, in his Nook Cranny outfit, in ''Ultimate''.
Tom Nook Smashville 3.jpg|Tom Nook, in his Nook 'n' Go outfit, in ''Ultimate''.
Tom Nook Smashville 2.jpg|Tom Nook, in his Nookway outfit, in ''Ultimate''.
Tom Nook Smashville 4.jpg|Tom Nook, in his Nookington's outfit, in ''Ultimate''.
Tortimer Smashville.jpg|Tortimer in ''Ultimate''.
Wendell Smashville.jpg|Wendell in ''Ultimate''.
Pete Smashville.jpg|Pete in ''Ultimate''.
Smashville background.jpg|Gulliver's UFO and Kapp'n's taxi in ''Ultimate''.
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===Spear Pillar===
===Spear Pillar===
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===WarioWare, Inc.===
===WarioWare, Inc.===
{{Main|WarioWare, Inc.}}
{{Main|WarioWare, Inc.}}
[[Jimmy T.]] and various Fronks appear in the background during several microgames.
{{iw|mariowiki|Jimmy T.}} and various {{iw|mariowiki|Fronks}} appear in the background during a few microgames. Jimmy T. appears on the "Taunt!" microgame, while the Fronks appear on the {{iw|mariowiki|Sole Man}} microgame.


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<gallery>
WarioWareTaunt.png|Jimmy T. in ''Brawl''.
WarioWareTaunt.png|Jimmy T. in ''Brawl''.
Fronks.jpg|Fronks in ''Ultimate''.
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</gallery>


===Yoshi's Island===
===Yoshi's Island===
{{Main|Yoshi's Island (SSBB)}}
{{Main|Yoshi's Island (SSBB)}}
For a third time, Fly Guys appear in the background, with Support Ghosts, Chain Chomps and Goonies also occasionally appearing.
[[Chain Chomp]]s and {{iw|mariowiki|Goonie}}s occasionally appear in the background.


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<gallery>
File:Support Ghost Cameo.png|Support Ghost aiding Meta Knight in ''Brawl''.
Chain Chomp Yoshi Cameo.png|Chain Chomp roaming below the stage in ''Brawl''.
File:Chain Chomp Yoshi Cameo.png|Chain Chomp roaming below the stage in ''Brawl''.
Goonies Cameo.png|Goonies taking flight in ''Brawl''.
File:Goonies Cameo.png|Goonies taking flight in ''Brawl''.
File:Fly Guy Cameo.png|Fly Guy in ''Brawl'', when items are turned off.
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<gallery>
File:Koopa Cameo WiiU.png|Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
Koopa Cameo WiiU.png|Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' style in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
File:Bullet Bill SMM Cameo.jpg|3 Bullet Bills in ''Ultimate''.
Lakitu Koopa Hammer Bro SSB.jpg|Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the ''Super Mario Bros.'' style in ''Ultimate''.
File:Goomba Clown Car Cameo.jpg|Galoomba riding a Clown Car in ''Ultimate''
Lakitu Koopa Hammer Bro SSB3.jpg|Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' style in ''Ultimate''.
Lakitu Koopa Hammer Bro SMW.jpg|Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the ''Super Mario World'' style in ''Ultimate''.
Lakitu Koopa Hammer Bro NSMB.jpg|Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' style in ''Ultimate''.
Bullet Bill SMB.jpg|3 Bullet Bills in the ''Super Mario Bros.'' style in ''Ultimate''.
Bullet Bill SMM Cameo.jpg|3 Bullet Bills in the ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' style in ''Ultimate''.
Bullet Bill SMW.jpg|3 Bullet Bills in the ''Super Mario World'' style in ''Ultimate''.
Bullet Bill New Super Mario.jpg|3 Bullet Bills in the ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' style in ''Ultimate''.
Goomba SMB.jpg|Goomba riding a Clown Car in the ''Super Mario Bros.'' style in ''Ultimate''.
Goomba SMB3.jpg|Goomba riding a Clown Car in the ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' style in ''Ultimate''.
Goomba Clown Car Cameo.jpg|Galoomba riding a Clown Car in the ''Super Mario World'' style in ''Ultimate''.
Goomba Clown Car.jpg|Goomba riding a Clown Car in the ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' style in ''Ultimate''.
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<gallery>
SSB4 - Umbra Clock Tower.png|Affinity and Inspired in ''Wii U''.
SSB4 - Umbra Clock Tower.png|Affinity and Inspired in ''Wii U''.
File:FortitudoUltimate.jpg|Fortitudo in ''Ultimate''.
FortitudoUltimate.jpg|Fortitudo in ''Ultimate''.
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Link and Toon Link SSB4.jpg|[[Toon Link]] in ''3DS''. Note that this is a pre-release image, as Link cannot appear alongside ''Spirit Tracks'' Toon Link in the final game.
Link and Toon Link SSB4.jpg|[[Toon Link]] in ''3DS''. Note that this is a pre-release image, as Link cannot appear alongside ''Spirit Tracks'' Toon Link in the final game.
Smash.4 - Alfonzo Train Conductor.jpg|Alfonzo in ''3DS''.
Smash.4 - Alfonzo Train Conductor.jpg|Alfonzo in ''3DS''.
SSBUWebsiteDaisy4.jpg|Toon Link in ''Ultimate''.
Link SpiritTrains.jpg|Toon Link in ''Ultimate''.
Alfonzo (Ultimate).jpg|Alfonzo in ''Ultimate''.
Alfonzo (Ultimate).jpg|Alfonzo in ''Ultimate''.
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====Magicant====
{{main|Magicant}}
Various scenes from ''Mother'' and ''EarthBound'' can appear in a tear in the sky in the background of the stage. Characters who appear in these scenes include {{iw|wikibound|Ninten}},  {{iw|wikibound|Mick}} and {{iw|wikibound|Lloyd}} from ''Mother''; and [[Ness]], [[Paula]], [[Jeff]], [[Poo]], various residents of {{iw|wikibound|Threed}}, an {{iw|wikibound|Urban Zombie}}, {{iw|wikibound|Dr. Andonuts}}, {{iw|wikibound|Apple Kid}} and his mouse, {{iw|wikibound|Gerardo Montague}}, and [[Mr. Saturn]]s from ''EarthBound''.
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Magicant Scene 1.jpg|Ninten and Lloyd in ''Ultimate''.
Magicant Scene 2.jpg|Ninten and Mick in ''Ultimate''.
Magicant Scene 3.jpg|[[Ness]], [[Paula]], [[Jeff]], [[Poo]], [[Mr. Saturn]], Dr. Andonuts, Gerardo Montague, Apple Kid and his mouse in ''Ultimate''.
Magicant Scene 4.jpg|[[Ness]], [[Paula]], an Urban Zombie and residents of Threed in ''Ultimate''.
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====Living Room====
====Living Room====
{{Main|Living Room}}
{{Main|Living Room}}
A few [[Nintendog]]s or a calico cat can appear as background characters in this stage.
A few [[Nintendog]]s or a calico cat can appear as background characters in this stage. A television screen in the background also shows multiple Nintendogs and cats wearing Mario, Luigi and toad hats.


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Kitty in SSB4.jpeg|The calico cat in ''3DS''.
Kitty in SSB4.jpeg|The calico cat in ''3DS''.
SSBU-Living Room 2.jpg|Toy Poodle in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU-Living Room 2.jpg|Toy Poodle in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU-Living Room 3.PNG|The calico cat in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU-Living Room 3.jpg|The calico cat in ''Ultimate''.
Beagle-SSBU.jpg|Beagle in ''Ultimate''.
Shiba Inu-SSBU.jpg|Shiba Inu in ''Ultimate''.
Golden Retriever-SSBU.jpg|Golden Retriever in ''Ultimate''.
Jack Russel-SSBU.jpg|Jack Russell in ''Ultimate''.
TV Screen 1.jpg|Television screen showing multiple Nintendogs wearing Mario, Luigi and Toad hats.
TV Screen 2.jpg|Television screen showing a Nintendog and two cats wearing Mario, Luigi and Toad hats.
TV Screen 3.jpg|A Nintendog and cat wearing Mario and Luigi hats.
TV Screen 4.jpg|A Nintendog wearing a Mario hat.
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SSB4 New Leaf stage.jpg|[[Kapp'n]] in ''3DS''.
SSB4 New Leaf stage.jpg|[[Kapp'n]] in ''3DS''.
Kapp'n Boat SSBU.jpg|[[Kapp'n]] in ''Ultimate''.
Leilani SSBU.jpg|Leilani in ''Ultimate''.
Leila SSBU.jpg|Leila in ''Ultimate''.
Grams SSBU.jpg|Grams in ''Ultimate''.
Tortimer SSBU.jpg|Tortimer in ''Ultimate''.
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ViridiResetBombStage.png|[[Viridi]] in ''3DS''.
ViridiResetBombStage.png|[[Viridi]] in ''3DS''.
Viridi SSBU.jpg|[[Viridi]] in ''Ultimate''.
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SSB3DSZapdos.jpg|[[Zapdos]] in ''3DS''.
SSB3DSZapdos.jpg|[[Zapdos]] in ''3DS''.
Zapdos Prism SSBU.png|Zapdos in ''Ultimate''.
Zapdos Prism SSBU.png|Zapdos in ''Ultimate''.
Yveltal.jpg|Yveltal in ''Ultimate''.
Helioptile.jpg|Helioptile in ''Ultimate''.
Emolga.jpg|Emolga in ''Ultimate''.
Magnemites-SSBU.jpg|Several Magnemite in ''Ultimate''.
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ShayminLandUltimate.jpg|Shaymin (Land Forme) in ''Ultimate''.
ShayminLandUltimate.jpg|Shaymin (Land Forme) in ''Ultimate''.
ShayminSkyUltimate.jpg|Shaymin (Sky Forme) in ''Ultimate''.
ShayminSkyUltimate.jpg|Shaymin (Sky Forme) in ''Ultimate''.
Whimsicott.jpg|Whimsicott in ''Ultimate''.
Milotic.jpg|Milotic in ''Ultimate''.
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{{Main|Mute City SNES}}
{{Main|Mute City SNES}}
Captain Falcon can be seen riding the Blue Falcon in the background.
Captain Falcon can be seen riding the Blue Falcon in the background.
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Blue Falcon SSBU.jpg|The Blue Falcon in ''Ultimate''.
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===[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]] exclusive===
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]] exclusive===
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====Pilotwings====
====Pilotwings====
{{incomplete|Based on [https://www.models-resource.com/nintendo_switch/supersmashbrosultimate/model/29317/ this], there is one more pre-modeled Mii to identify and get a screenshot of}}
{{Main|Pilotwings}}
{{Main|Pilotwings}}
[[Mii]]s appear on this stage, flying through the sky riding [[Rocket Belt]]s. Unlike most Mii appearances, these Miis are pre-modeled and do not use the faces of Miis from the player's system.
[[Mii]]s appear on this stage, flying through the sky riding [[Rocket Belt]]s. Unlike most Mii appearances, these Miis are pre-modeled and do not use the faces of Miis from the player's system.
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Pilotwings Mike.jpg|Mike, a Mii, flying with a Rocket Belt in ''Ultimate''.
Pilotwings Mike.jpg|Mike, a Mii, flying with a Rocket Belt in ''Ultimate''.
Pilotwings Pierre.jpg|Pierre, a Mii, flying with a Rocket Belt in ''Ultimate''.
Pilotwings Pierre.jpg|Pierre, a Mii, flying with a Rocket Belt in ''Ultimate''.
Pilotwings Giovanna.jpg|Giovanna, a Mii, flying with a Rocket Belt in ''Ultimate''.
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Luigi and Wii Fit Trainer.jpg|[[Wii Balance Board]] in ''Wii U''.
Luigi and Wii Fit Trainer.jpg|[[Wii Balance Board]] in ''Wii U''.
SSBUWebsiteIncineroar5.jpg|An exercising person in ''Ultimate''.
SSBUWebsiteIncineroar5.jpg|An exercising person in ''Ultimate''.
Wii Fit Studio SSBU.jpg|An excercising person and [[Wii Balance Board]] in ''Ultimate''.
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====Mario Galaxy====
====Mario Galaxy====
{{Main|Mario Galaxy}}
{{Main|Mario Galaxy}}
{{s|mariowiki|Lubba}}, along with several other Lumas, appears on {{s|mariowiki|Starship Mario}} in the background.
{{iw|mariowiki|Lubba}}, along with several other Lumas, appears on {{iw|mariowiki|Starship Mario}} in the background.


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====Mario Circuit====
====Mario Circuit====
{{Main|Mario Circuit}}
{{Main|Mario Circuit}}
A {{s|mariowiki|Blue Toad}} can be seen filming the race from a cliff in the background.
A {{iw|mariowiki|Blue Toad}} can be seen filming the race from a cliff in the background.


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====Town and City====
====Town and City====
{{Main|Town and City}}
{{Main|Town and City}}
Gracie, Dr. Shrunk, Lloid, and Redd can be seen in the City variation, while Wendell, Pelly, and Sahara can be seen in the village variation.
[[Villager]]s from {{uv|Animal Crossing}} appear in the background, depending on actual time of day and date. Some appear on both the City and Town version of the stage. These are Blathers, Celeste, Gulliver, Mabel, Kaitlin, Katie, Lyle, Mr. Resetti, Pascal, Phyllis, Rover, Saharah and Sable. Others only appear in one variation of the stage. Crazy Redd, Don Resetti, Dr. Shrunk, Frillard, Gracie, Harriet, Katrina, Kicks, Labelle, Lloid, Phineas can be seen in the City variation, while Booker, Blanca, Brewster, Chip, Copper, Joan, Nat, Pelly, Pete, Serena, Timmy & Tommy, Tom Nook, Tortimer, Wendell and Wisp can be seen in the Town variation. K.K. Slider also appears on the stage on Saturdays at 8 PM and Kapp'n's bus appears in the background during the transformation between Town and City.
 
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Blanca Town and City.jpg|Blanca, with one of possible faces, in ''Ultimate''.
Blanca Town and City 2.jpg|Blanca, with one of possible faces, in ''Ultimate''.
Blanca Town and City 3.jpg|Blanca, with one of possible faces, in ''Ultimate''.
Blathers Town and City.jpg|Blathers in ''Ultimate''.
Blathers asleep Town and City.jpg|Blathers asleep in ''Ultimate''.
Booker Town and City.jpg|Booker in ''Ultimate''.
Roost Town and City.jpg|Brewster, alongside Phyllis, in ''Ultimate''.
Celeste Town and City.jpg|Celeste in ''Ultimate''.
Celeste alseep Town and City.jpg|Celeste asleep in ''Ultimate''.
Chip Town and City.jpg|Chip in ''Ultimate''.
Copper Town and City.jpg|Copper in ''Ultimate''.
Redd Town and City.jpg|Crazy Redd in ''Ultimate''.
Don Town and City.jpg|Don Resetti in ''Ultimate''.
Dr. Shrunk Town and City.jpg|Dr. Shrunk in ''Ultimate''.
Frillard Town and City.jpg|Frillard in ''Ultimate''.
Gracie Town and City.jpg|Gracie in ''Ultimate''.
Gulliver Town and City.jpg|Gulliver in ''Ultimate''.
Harriet Town and City.jpg|Harriet in ''Ultimate''.
Joan Town and City SSBU.png|Joan in ''Ultimate''.
Kaitlin Town and City.jpg|Kaitlin in ''Ultimate''.
Katarina Town and City.jpg|Katarina in ''Ultimate''.
Katie Town and City.jpg|Katie in ''Ultimate''.
Kicks Town and City.jpg|Kicks in ''Ultimate''.
K.K. Slider Town and City.jpg|[[K.K. Slider]], alongside Blathers, in ''Ultimate''.
Labelle Town and City.jpg|Labelle in ''Ultimate''.
Lloid Town and City.jpg|[[Lloid]] in ''Ultimate''.
Lyle Town and City.jpg|Lyle in ''Ultimate''.
Mabel Town and City.jpg|Mabel in ''Ultimate''.
Resetti Town and City.jpg|[[Mr. Resetti]] in ''Ultimate''.
Nat Town and City.jpg|Nat in ''Ultimate''.
Pascal Town and City.jpg|Pascal in ''Ultimate''.
Pelly Town and City.jpg|Pelly in ''Ultimate''.
Pete Town and City.jpg|Pete in ''Ultimate''.
Phineas Town and City.jpg|Phineas in ''Ultimate''.
Phyllis Town and City.jpg|Phyllis in ''Ultimate''.
Rover Town and City.jpg|Rover in ''Ultimate''.
Sable Town and City.jpg|Sable in ''Ultimate''.
Saharah Town and City.jpg|Saharah in ''Ultimate''.
Serena Town and City.jpg|Serena in ''Ultimate''.
Timmy or Tommy Town and City.jpg|Timmy/Tommy in ''Ultimate''.
Tom Nook Town and City 1.jpg|Tom Nook, in his Nook Cranny outfit, in ''Ultimate''.
Tom Nook Town and City 3.jpg|Tom Nook, in his Nook 'n' Go outfit, in ''Ultimate''.
Tom Nook Town and City 2.jpg|Tom Nook, in his Nookway outfit, in ''Ultimate''.
Tom Nook Town and City 4.jpg|Tom Nook, in his Nookington's outfit, in ''Ultimate''.
Tortimer Town and City.jpg|Tortimer in ''Ultimate''.
Wendell Town and City.jpg|Wendell in ''Ultimate''.
Wisp Town and City.jpg|Wisp in ''Ultimate''.
Kapp'n bus Town and City.jpg|Kapp'n's bus in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>


====Kalos Pokémon League====
====Kalos Pokémon League====
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Honedge.png|Honedge in ''Wii U''.
Honedge.png|Honedge in ''Wii U''.
Flood Chamber WiiU.PNG|[[Piplup]], Wailord, [[Blastoise]], and Clawitzer in ''Wii U''.
Flood Chamber WiiU.PNG|[[Piplup]], Wailord, [[Blastoise]], and Clawitzer in ''Wii U''.
Blastoise Piplup Kalos SSBU.png|Blastoise in ''Ultimate''
Dragonmark SSBU.jpg|Garchomp, Hydreigon, Axew, and Dragonite in ''Ultimate''.
Blazing SSBU.jpg|Infernape, Tepig, Blaziken, and Pyroar in ''Ultimate''.
Ironworks SSBU.jpg|Klinklang, Steelix, [[Scizor]], and Honedge in ''Ultimate''.
Blastoise Piplup Kalos SSBU.png|Blastoise in ''Ultimate''.
Flood SSBU.jpg|[[Piplup]], Wailord, [[Blastoise]], and Clawitzer in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
====Gamer====
{{Main|Gamer}}
{{iw|mariowiki|Pyoro}} can occasionally appear in the background of the stage with the blocks from the {{iw|mariowiki|Bird|minigame}} minigame from {{iw|mariowiki|Game & Wario}}, which players can use them as another way to hide from [[5-Volt]]'s line of sight. {{iw|mariowiki|Reporter John}} can also be seen in the background on the TV while 5-Volt is watching it.
 
Additionally, drawings and stickers of other ''WarioWare'' characters can appear scattered across the stage as well; those being drawings of Jimmy T., {{iw|mariowiki|Mona}}, {{iw|mariowiki|Young Cricket}} (''Smash 4'' only), and {{iw|mariowiki|Penny}} (''Ultimate'' only); and stickers of {{iw|mariowiki|9-Volt}}, {{iw|mariowiki|18-Volt}}, 5-Volt, [[Kat & Ana|Ana]], {{iw|mariowiki|Spitz}}, and [[Ashley]].
 
<gallery>
Gamer Pyoro.jpg|Pyoro in ''Ultimate''.
Reporter John.jpg|Reporter John in ''Ultimate''.
SSB4-WiiU - 5-Volt.png|Sticker of 5-Volt in ''Wii U''.
Mona Wii U.jpg|Sticker of 18-Volt and drawing of Mona in ''Wii U''.
Jimmy T. Wii U.jpg|Drawing of Jimmy T. in ''Wii U''.
Young Cricket Wii U.jpg|Drawing of Young Cricket in ''Wii U''.
Gamer Sticker.jpg|Sticker of [[Ashley]] in ''Ultimate''.
Gamer Spitz Ana.jpg|Stickers of Spitz and [[Kat & Ana|Ana]] in ''Ultimate''.
Gamer 18-Volt.jpg|Sticker of 18-Volt in ''Ultimate''.
Gamer 9-Volt Ana.jpg|Stickers of 9-Volt and [[Kat & Ana|Ana]] in ''Ultimate''.
Mona drawing.jpg|Drawing of Mona in ''Ultimate''.
Penny drawing.jpg|Drawing of Penny in ''Ultimate''.
Jimmy T drawing.jpg|Drawing of Jimmy T. in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


====Skyloft====
====Skyloft====
{{Main|Skyloft}}
{{Main|Skyloft}}
{{s|zeldawiki|Loftwing}}s can be seen flying around.
{{iw|zeldawiki|Loftwing}}s can be seen flying around.
 
<gallery>
Loftwing.jpg|A Brown Loftwing in ''Ultimate''.
Red Loftwing.jpg|A Red Loftwing in ''Ultimate''.
Blue Loftwing.jpg|A Blue Loftwing in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>


====Wuhu Island====
====Wuhu Island====
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{{Main|Windy Hill Zone}}
{{Main|Windy Hill Zone}}
Seven Animal friends (Flicky, Pecky, Picky, Pocky, Cucky, Ricky, and Rocky) from Sonic the Hedgehog can be seen in the background.
Seven Animal friends (Flicky, Pecky, Picky, Pocky, Cucky, Ricky, and Rocky) from Sonic the Hedgehog can be seen in the background.
<gallery>
Animal friends 1.jpg|Rocky, Flicky and Ricky in ''Ultimate''.
Animal friends 2.jpg|Picky and Cucky in ''Ultimate''.
Animal friends 3.jpg|Pocky in ''Ultimate''.
Animal friends 4.jpg|Pecky in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>


====Pac-Land====
====Pac-Land====
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===New Donk City Hall===
===New Donk City Hall===
{{Main|New Donk City Hall}}
{{Main|New Donk City Hall}}
The members of the {{iw|mariowiki|band|Super Mario Odyssey}}, including [[Pauline]], appear on floating platforms, and on the ground in front of City Hall. Interacting with the band members causes them to begin performing "{{s|mariowiki|Jump Up, Super Star!}}" or "Ground Theme (Band Performance)". {{s|mariowiki|Captain Toad}} and the {{s|mariowiki|Odyssey}} can be seen in the background as well.
The members of the {{iw|mariowiki|band|Super Mario Odyssey}}, including [[Pauline]], appear on floating platforms, and on the ground in front of City Hall. Interacting with the band members causes them to begin performing "{{iw|mariowiki|Jump Up, Super Star!}}" or "Ground Theme (Band Performance)". {{iw|mariowiki|Captain Toad}}, {{iw|mariowiki|New Donkers}} and the {{iw|mariowiki|Odyssey}} can be seen in the background as well.


<gallery>
<gallery>
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SSBU-New Donk City Hall 6.png|The musicians and [[Pauline]] in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU-New Donk City Hall 6.png|The musicians and [[Pauline]] in ''Ultimate''.
Captain Toad Cameo.jpg|Captain Toad in ''Ultimate''.
Captain Toad Cameo.jpg|Captain Toad in ''Ultimate''.
New Donkers.jpg|New Donkers in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Great Plateau Tower===
===Great Plateau Tower===
{{Main|Great Plateau Tower}}
{{Main|Great Plateau Tower}}
The {{s|zeldawiki|Old Man}} from ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'' periodically floats onto the stage on his Paraglider.
The {{iw|zeldawiki|Old Man}} from ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'' periodically floats onto the stage on his Paraglider.


<gallery>
<gallery>
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===Moray Towers===
===Moray Towers===
{{Main|Moray Towers}}
{{Main|Moray Towers}}
[[Judd]] and {{s|inkipedia|Li'l Judd}} appear on the stage, indicating who is in the lead by holding up a flag that corresponds to the player's color.
[[Judd]] and {{iw|inkipedia|Li'l Judd}} appear on the stage, indicating who is in the lead by holding up a flag that corresponds to the player's color. When the battle takes place during Splatfests, they dance.


<gallery>
<gallery>
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===Dracula's Castle===
===Dracula's Castle===
{{Main|Dracula's Castle}}
{{Main|Dracula's Castle}}
Shadows of [[Dracula]] and [[wikipedia:Akumajō Special: Boku Dracula-kun|Kid Dracula]] appear occasionally, illuminated by flashes of lightning. Other enemies make an appearance, each with an entrance based on how they appeared during their original boss battle in the ''Castlevania'' series: the Creature with Flea Man, Mummy, Medusa Head, Werewolf, Carmilla, and Death. With the exceptions of Dracula and Kid Dracula, all Dracula's Castle background characters received new original artwork for {{b|Spirits|menu}} mode in ''Ultimate''.
Shadows of [[Dracula]] and [[wikipedia:Akumajō Special: Boku Dracula-kun|Kid Dracula]] appear occasionally, illuminated by flashes of lightning. Other boss characters make an appearance, each with an entrance based on how they appeared during their original battle in the ''Castlevania'' series: the Creature and his Flea Man ally Igor, a Mummy, Medusa, the Werewolf, Carmilla and Death. With the exceptions of Dracula and Kid Dracula, all Dracula's Castle background characters received new original artwork for {{b|Spirits|menu}} mode in ''Ultimate''.


<gallery>
<gallery>
SSBU-Dracula's Castle 2.jpg|Dracula in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU-Dracula's Castle 2.jpg|Dracula's shadow in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU spirit Medusa Head.png|Medusa Head artwork from ''Ultimate''.
SSBU spirit Medusa Head.png|Artwork of Medusa.
SSBUWebsiteDracula'sCastle.png|Medusa Head in ''Ultimate''.
SSBUWebsiteDracula'sCastle.png|Medusa in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU spirit Mummy.png|Mummy artwork from ''Ultimate''.
SSBU spirit Mummy.png|Artwork of the Mummy.
SSBU spirit The Creature & Flea Man.png|The Creature and Flea Man artwork from ''Ultimate''.
Mummy Dracula's Castle.jpg|The Mummy  in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU spirit Death.png|Death artwork from ''Ultimate''.
SSBU spirit The Creature & Flea Man.png|Artwork of the Creature and Igor.
SSBU spirit Carmilla.png|Carmilla artwork from ''Ultimate''.
The Creature & Flea Man Dracula's Castle.jpg|The duo  in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU spirit Werewolf.png|Werewolf artwork from ''Ultimate''.
SSBU spirit Death.png|Artwork of Death.
Death-Dracula's_Castle.jpg|Death in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU spirit Carmilla.png|Artwork of Carmilla.
Carmilla Dracula's Castle.jpg|Carmilla in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU spirit Werewolf.png|Artwork of the Werewolf.
Werewolf Darcula's Castle.jpg|The Werewolf in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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<gallery>
<gallery>
Mementos Phantom Thieves.jpg|Skull, Panther, Fox, Queen, and Noir in ''Ultimate''.
Mementos Phantom Thieves.jpg|Skull, Panther, Fox, Queen, and Noir in ''Ultimate''.
File:Takamaki Onstage.png|Panther in ''Ultimate''.
Morganamobile Mementos.png|Morgana, in car form, in ''Ultimate''.
Morgana TV Cameo.png|Cracked screen showing Morgana in ''Ultimate''.
Teddie TV Cameo.png|Cracked screen showing Teddie in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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<gallery>
<gallery>
SSBU spirit Gruntilda.png|Gruntilda artwork from ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Gruntilda Twitter.jpg|Gruntilda in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Gruntilda Twitter.jpg|Gruntilda in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Egg Firing.jpg|Mumbo Jumbo in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Egg Firing.jpg|Mumbo Jumbo in ''Ultimate''.
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SSBU spirit Tooty.png|Tooty artwork from ''Ultimate''.
SSBU spirit Tooty.png|Tooty artwork from ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Spiral Mountain Tooty.jpg|Tooty in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Spiral Mountain Tooty.jpg|Tooty in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU spirit Gruntilda.png|Gruntilda artwork from ''Ultimate''.
SSBU spirit Buzzbomb.png|Buzzbomb artwork from ''Ultimate''.
SSBU spirit Buzzbomb.png|Buzzbomb artwork from ''Ultimate''.
Buzzbomb.jpg|A Buzzbomb in ''Ultimate''.
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===Spring Stadium===
===Spring Stadium===
{{Main|Spring Stadium}}
{{Main|Spring Stadium}}
Numerous {{iw|arms|fans}} can be seen on the stands of Spring Stadium, similarly to how they appear in ''ARMS''. While they appear to be [[Min Min]] fans, they sport a slightly different attire than they do in the original game, with ''Super Smash Bros.'' themed shirts and caps instead of shirts with Min Min's emblem and her signature beanie.
Numerous {{iw|arms|fans}} can be seen on the stands of Spring Stadium, similarly to how they appear in ''ARMS''. While they appear to be [[Min Min]] fans, they sport a slightly different attire than they do in the original game, with ''Super Smash Bros.'' themed shirts and caps instead of shirts with Min Min's emblem and her signature beanie.
 
Additionally, a jumbotron on the stadium displays promotional images for all the 15 playable fighters in ''ARMS''. However, the characters themselves do not make a physical appearance on the stage.


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===Cloud Sea of Alrest===
===Cloud Sea of Alrest===
{{Main|Cloud Sea of Alrest}}
{{Main|Cloud Sea of Alrest}}
One pair of characters will randomly be selected to appear during the match, appearing as a Driver and Blade pair. These pairs include Nia and Dromarch, Tora and Poppi α, Mòrag and Brighid, and Zeke and Pandoria. The selected pair can be in one of three locations, being either to the left, the front or on top of Rex's house, either standing together in one spot or apart in multiple spots. They will perform various actions taken from their idle animations in ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2''. Additionally, several Titans will appear in the background, which includes Goldmouth (the Argentum Titan) with the Maelstrom following behind, Gormott, Uraya, Mor Ardain, Genbu, and Indol. All six Titans will appear in a random preselected order; after all have appeared the cycle repeats for the rest of the match.  
One pair of characters will randomly be selected to appear during the match, appearing as a Driver and Blade pair. These pairs include [[Nia]] and Dromarch, Tora and Poppi α, Mòrag and Brighid, and Zeke and Pandoria. The selected pair can be in one of three locations, being either to the left, the front or on top of [[Rex]]'s house, either standing together in one spot or apart in multiple spots. They will perform various actions taken from their idle animations in ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2''. Additionally, several Titans will appear in the background, which includes Goldmouth (the Argentum Titan) with the Maelstrom following behind, Gormott, Uraya, Mor Ardain, Genbu, and Indol. All six Titans will appear in a random preselected order; after all have appeared the cycle repeats for the rest of the match.  


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{{Background characters}}
{{Background characters}}
[[Category:Background characters| ]]
[[Category:Background characters| ]]

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Background characters are cameo characters that appear in a stage that corresponds to their home universe (e.g. King Dedede appears in the Super Smash Bros. stage Dream Land). Note that background characters should not be confused with stage hazards, since background characters do not directly affect gameplay.

From Super Smash Bros.[edit]

Peach's Castle[edit]

Main article: Peach's Castle

A Lakitu Bro. can sometimes be seen flying in the background. It does not appear in SSB4 and Ultimate.

Kongo Jungle[edit]

Main article: Kongo Jungle (SSB)

Necky appears flying in the background.

Dream Land[edit]

Main article: Dream Land (SSB)

King Dedede and Bronto Burt appear flying in the background; in rare instances, two King Dedede sprites may be visible at once. In SSB4 and Ultimate, when King Dedede is participating, he will not appear in the background.

Mushroom Kingdom[edit]

Many classic enemies from Super Mario Bros. are seen in the background, including Koopa Troopas and Buzzy Beetles.

Planet Zebes[edit]

Main article: Planet Zebes

Ridley and Waver sprites ripped directly from Super Metroid can be seen flying around.

Saffron City[edit]

Main article: Saffron City

Several flying-type Pokémon, including but not limited to Pidgey, Fearow, Moltres (rarely), and Butterfree, fly across the skyline.

Yoshi's Island[edit]

Main article: Super Happy Tree

Propeller Shy Guys appear in the background. A Goonie, in its Yoshi's Story design, occasionally flies in the background.

From Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Mushroom Kingdom[edit]

Multiple Mario enemies are seen in the background, including Koopa Troopa, Goomba and Lakitu.

Brinstar[edit]

Main article: Brinstar

A Chozo Statue on the main platform comes to life and briefly walks before settling down into its original position, much like the Torizo in Super Metroid; it does not move in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. There is a large brain-like organism in the far background that shakes constantly, though it is not based upon any specific creature from the Metroid series.

Great Bay[edit]

Main article: Great Bay

After three minutes have passed, the Four Giants appear on the hillside to push the falling Moon back into the sky.

Jungle Japes[edit]

Main article: Jungle Japes

Cranky Kong is seen walking back and forth in his cottage, sometimes also rocking in his chair at some points. Flocks of Neckies can also be seen in the far background. Neckies do not appear in 3DS and Ultimate.

Yoshi's Island[edit]

Main article: Yoshi's Island (SSBM)

A Fishin' Lakitu and a Banzai Bill fly around in the background.

Yoshi's Story[edit]

Main article: Yoshi's Story

Pak E. Derm can be seen walking behind the scenery.

From Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Regardless of stage and game mode, using Pokémon Trainer will have the Trainer himself stand on a platform in the background. As with the previous games, there are stage-specific background characters as well.

Distant Planet[edit]

Main article: Distant Planet

A Red Bulborb appears in the background; it is always sleeping in Brawl and for 3DS, and occasionally walks across the grassy terrain in Ultimate. A Cloaking Burrow-nit can also be seen in Brawl, and four more can be seen with it in Ultimate.

Frigate Orpheon[edit]

Main article: Frigate Orpheon

The Parasite Queen, the first boss of Metroid Prime, appears in the background in Frigate Orpheon.

Green Hill Zone[edit]

Main article: Green Hill Zone

Tails, Knuckles, and Silver can be seen running up and down the shuttle loop.

Luigi's Mansion[edit]

Main article: Luigi's Mansion

Boos briefly appear from the rubble of the mansion when it collapses.

New Pork City[edit]

Main article: New Pork City

The Porky Statue appears as an inanimate statue on the far right side of the city.

Pokémon Stadium 2[edit]

Main article: Pokémon Stadium 2

Electivire, Magnezone, Snorunt, Snover, Drifloon, Hoppip, Skarmory, Cubone, and Dugtrio all appear in the background of the various elemental transformations of the stage.

Shadow Moses Island[edit]

Main article: Shadow Moses Island

Occasionally, Metal Gear REX, Metal Gear RAY, or two Gekko appear in the background of the stage.

Smashville[edit]

Main article: Smashville

Villagers from Animal Crossing appear in the background, depending on actual time of day and date, including Blanca, Blathers, Booker, Brewster, (behind a counter, serving coffee) Celeste, Copper, Cornimer, Crazy Redd, Dr. Shrunk, Gracie (with her car), Gulliver (flying in his UFO), Harriet, a human villager (both male or female, the former of which has three variants while the latter has two), Kapp'n (in the town driving his taxi to the town hall), Kaitlin, Katie, Katrina, Lyle, K.K. Slider (on Saturdays from 7:30-11:59 PM), Mabel, Pascal, Pete (flying in the background), Phyllis, Rover, Sable, Saharah, Joan, Timmy and Tommy, Tom Nook, Tortimer and Wendell.

Spear Pillar[edit]

Main article: Spear Pillar

Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit may occasionally appear on the stage at random.

WarioWare, Inc.[edit]

Main article: WarioWare, Inc.

Jimmy T. and various Fronks appear in the background during a few microgames. Jimmy T. appears on the "Taunt!" microgame, while the Fronks appear on the Sole Man microgame.

Yoshi's Island[edit]

Main article: Yoshi's Island (SSBB)

Chain Chomps and Goonies occasionally appear in the background.

From Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]

Super Mario Maker[edit]

Main article: Super Mario Maker

Various Mario objects and enemies sometimes fly by in the background, including Bullet Bills; a Hammer Bro, a Koopa Troopa, a Lakitu flying by in clouds, and a Goomba riding a Koopa Clown Car (replaced with a Galoomba when in the Super Mario World style).

Umbra Clock Tower[edit]

Main article: Umbra Clock Tower

The angels Affinity and Inspired only appear and fly around in the background of Purgatorio, and occasionally the enormous Fortitudo comes close to the playing field and lets out a powerful roar, shaking the screen.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS exclusive[edit]

Spirit Train[edit]

Main article: Spirit Train

Toon Link, in his Spirit Tracks incarnation, appears as a background character in the Spirit Train stage, where he drives the train. If Link, Toon Link or Young Link are selected as fighters on this stage, then Alfonzo will drive the train instead.

Magicant[edit]

Main article: Magicant

Various scenes from Mother and EarthBound can appear in a tear in the sky in the background of the stage. Characters who appear in these scenes include Ninten, Mick and Lloyd from Mother; and Ness, Paula, Jeff, Poo, various residents of Threed, an Urban Zombie, Dr. Andonuts, Apple Kid and his mouse, Gerardo Montague, and Mr. Saturns from EarthBound.

Find Mii[edit]

Main article: Find Mii

A Mii appears in the cage in the background, like the player's Mii in the original game Find Mii. In 3DS, this Mii is the Mii assigned to the player's console. In Ultimate, one of the Miis from the player's system is randomly selected instead.

Tomodachi Life[edit]

Main article: Tomodachi Life

Miis appear in the background hanging out in the apartments.

Living Room[edit]

Main article: Living Room

A few Nintendogs or a calico cat can appear as background characters in this stage. A television screen in the background also shows multiple Nintendogs and cats wearing Mario, Luigi and toad hats.

Tortimer Island[edit]

Main article: Tortimer Island

Kapp'n appears occasionally in his boat. Leila, Leilani, Grams, or Tortimer can also appear beside the shop depending on the variant.

Reset Bomb Forest[edit]

Main article: Reset Bomb Forest

Prior to the Reset Bomb's landfall, Viridi appears for a moment. In 3DS, she is a still frame, but in Ultimate she has an animated model. She is one of few background characters with voice clips.

Prism Tower[edit]

Main article: Prism Tower

Multiple Magnemite appear behind the tower. Zapdos, Emolga and Yveltal occasionally appear flying around the tower. Helioptile sometimes appears in the bushes on the ground.

Unova Pokémon League[edit]

Main article: Unova Pokémon League

Occasionally, a Milotic, a Shaymin, or a Whimsicott will appear in place of Reshiram or Zekrom.

Mute City (Ω form)[edit]

Main article: Mute City SNES

Captain Falcon can be seen riding the Blue Falcon in the background.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U exclusive[edit]

Garden of Hope[edit]

Main article: Garden of Hope

A Red Bulborb wanders around in the background; while it will not interrupt the battle proper, its presence stops Pikmin from reconstructing anything until it leaves.

Pilotwings[edit]

Main article: Pilotwings

Miis appear on this stage, flying through the sky riding Rocket Belts. Unlike most Mii appearances, these Miis are pre-modeled and do not use the faces of Miis from the player's system.

Wii Fit Studio[edit]

Main article: Wii Fit Studio

The living Wii Balance Board that is seen upon starting up Wii Fit is seen in the gym. In Ultimate, silhouettes of various people exercising appear as well.

Mario Galaxy[edit]

Main article: Mario Galaxy

Lubba, along with several other Lumas, appears on Starship Mario in the background.

Mario Circuit[edit]

Main article: Mario Circuit

A Blue Toad can be seen filming the race from a cliff in the background.

Town and City[edit]

Main article: Town and City

Villagers from Animal Crossing appear in the background, depending on actual time of day and date. Some appear on both the City and Town version of the stage. These are Blathers, Celeste, Gulliver, Mabel, Kaitlin, Katie, Lyle, Mr. Resetti, Pascal, Phyllis, Rover, Saharah and Sable. Others only appear in one variation of the stage. Crazy Redd, Don Resetti, Dr. Shrunk, Frillard, Gracie, Harriet, Katrina, Kicks, Labelle, Lloid, Phineas can be seen in the City variation, while Booker, Blanca, Brewster, Chip, Copper, Joan, Nat, Pelly, Pete, Serena, Timmy & Tommy, Tom Nook, Tortimer, Wendell and Wisp can be seen in the Town variation. K.K. Slider also appears on the stage on Saturdays at 8 PM and Kapp'n's bus appears in the background during the transformation between Town and City.

Kalos Pokémon League[edit]

Main article: Kalos Pokémon League

In the Dragonmark Chamber various Dragon-type Pokémon can appear, including Garchomp, Hydreigon, Axew, and Dragonite appear. In the Flood Chamber, Water types Piplup, Wailord, Blastoise, and Clawitzer appear. In the Ironworks Chamber, Steel types Klinklang, Steelix, Scizor, and Honedge appear. Finally, in the Blazing Chamber, Fire types Infernape, Tepig, Blaziken, and Pyroar appear.

The aforementioned Pokémon may not appear if Rayquaza, Manaphy, Registeel, or Ho-Oh appear in their respective chambers as stage hazards.

Gamer[edit]

Main article: Gamer

Pyoro can occasionally appear in the background of the stage with the blocks from the Bird minigame from Game & Wario, which players can use them as another way to hide from 5-Volt's line of sight. Reporter John can also be seen in the background on the TV while 5-Volt is watching it.

Additionally, drawings and stickers of other WarioWare characters can appear scattered across the stage as well; those being drawings of Jimmy T., Mona, Young Cricket (Smash 4 only), and Penny (Ultimate only); and stickers of 9-Volt, 18-Volt, 5-Volt, Ana, Spitz, and Ashley.

Skyloft[edit]

Main article: Skyloft

Loftwings can be seen flying around.

Wuhu Island[edit]

Main article: Wuhu Island

Crowds of Miis can be seen watching the fight in various sections of the stage, such as Sugarsand Beach, Wishing Fountain and Swordplay Colosseum. Additionally, a single Mii playing frisbee with their dog can be seen on Sugarsand Beach, while at the boating gate it is possible to see a bunch of Miis competing in a Power Cruising race.

Windy Hill Zone[edit]

Main article: Windy Hill Zone

Seven Animal friends (Flicky, Pecky, Picky, Pocky, Cucky, Ricky, and Rocky) from Sonic the Hedgehog can be seen in the background.

Pac-Land[edit]

Main article: Pac-Land

Mother Fairy appears during the Fairy Land section, where she rewards the fighters with Flying Boots. When a round is completed, Ms. Pac-Man can be seen waving to the fighters as they return to Pac-Man's house. Buttercup appears at the start of every round and at Fairy Land with her family.

From Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

New Donk City Hall[edit]

Main article: New Donk City Hall

The members of the band, including Pauline, appear on floating platforms, and on the ground in front of City Hall. Interacting with the band members causes them to begin performing "Jump Up, Super Star!" or "Ground Theme (Band Performance)". Captain Toad, New Donkers and the Odyssey can be seen in the background as well.

Great Plateau Tower[edit]

Main article: Great Plateau Tower

The Old Man from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild periodically floats onto the stage on his Paraglider.

Moray Towers[edit]

Main article: Moray Towers

Judd and Li'l Judd appear on the stage, indicating who is in the lead by holding up a flag that corresponds to the player's color. When the battle takes place during Splatfests, they dance.

Dracula's Castle[edit]

Main article: Dracula's Castle

Shadows of Dracula and Kid Dracula appear occasionally, illuminated by flashes of lightning. Other boss characters make an appearance, each with an entrance based on how they appeared during their original battle in the Castlevania series: the Creature and his Flea Man ally Igor, a Mummy, Medusa, the Werewolf, Carmilla and Death. With the exceptions of Dracula and Kid Dracula, all Dracula's Castle background characters received new original artwork for Spirits mode in Ultimate.

Mementos[edit]

Main article: Mementos

Morgana, as the Morganamobile, will occasionally drive in the background of the stage, dropping off members of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. These include Ryuji Sakamoto, Ann Takamaki, Yusuke Kitagawa, Makoto Niijima, and Haru Okumura. They'll react to the battle whenever a fighter is KOed. At times, a platform will lower down onto stage as well, which has a cracked screen on it. This screen has a chance of showing either Morgana running or Teddie, referencing the loading screens of Persona 5 and Persona 4 respectively.

Yggdrasil's Altar[edit]

Main article: Yggdrasil's Altar

As the stage begins to rise from the ground to the skies, Cetacea can be seen flying with it shortly. Once airborne, the stage will occasionally feature Slimes or Tockles appearing to watch the battle for a while before exiting via leaping off or vanishing respectively. Very rarely, a Liquid Metal Slime will appear in the background of the stage for a very short amount of time, before quickly fleeing and jumping off similarly to Slimes.

Spiral Mountain[edit]

Main article: Spiral Mountain

Randomly-selected flocks of 1-5 Jinjos fly around the mountain in circular patterns. Bottles pops out of various molehills around the mountain or on its summit, scratching himself often as he did in Banjo-Kazooie, as well as waving at the fighters. Mumbo Jumbo magically appears in various locations (including the mountain's summit, the entrance to Gruntilda's Lair, or the cliffs in the background), and juggles his eyeballs much like he did in Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts. When the stage stops rotating and Gruntilda's Lair is visible, Gruntilda rides her broomstick around the mountain while cackling. Tooty constantly runs along the path going through the Mountain's various landmarks (occasionally stopping to wave at the fighters above). Numerous Buzzbombs fly around as well. Unlike other characters, Tooty and Buzzbombs can be seen even while the camera is rotating. With the exception of Mumbo Jumbo, all Spiral Mountain background characters received new original artwork for their Ultimate Spirits.

King of Fighters Stadium[edit]

A number of characters from various SNK franchises appear in the background watching the fight, akin to how selected fighters would "wait for their turn" in The King of Fighters '94-'98. It is random which characters will appear, but selecting specific music to play will sometimes guarantee the appearance of a character. For example, selecting the "Pasta - FATAL FURY 2" song will guarantee that Andy Bogard appears on the stage. A total of 20 different characters may appear in the stage, from several series such as Fatal Fury, The King of Fighters, Art of Fighting, Psycho Soldier and Ikari Warriors.

Garreg Mach Monastery[edit]

Main article: Garreg Mach Monastery

A number of characters from Fire Emblem: Three Houses appear in the background watching the fight. The house of affiliation of the characters in the background depends on the phase of the stage; characters from the Blue Lions will appear in the Marketplace, along with the Gatekeeper standing near the main gate, characters from the Black Eagles will appear in the Reception Hall, characters from the Golden Deer will appear on the Bridge, along with a Pegasus Knight flying in the background, and finally characters from the Church of Seiros will appear in the Cathedral.

Spring Stadium[edit]

Main article: Spring Stadium

Numerous fans can be seen on the stands of Spring Stadium, similarly to how they appear in ARMS. While they appear to be Min Min fans, they sport a slightly different attire than they do in the original game, with Super Smash Bros. themed shirts and caps instead of shirts with Min Min's emblem and her signature beanie.

Minecraft World[edit]

Main article: Minecraft World

Two of a randomly selected farm animal will appear as soon as the stage starts. These include cows, sheep, and chickens. Some biomes may feature Villagers that perform farmwork during the day. They can be seen occasionally turning to fighters and watch the battle when close. At nighttime, Villagers retire to their homes and two different types of monsters will appear. These include a Zombie, an Enderman, a Skeleton, and a Spider; they do not affect gameplay. When morning starts, the monsters will either catch fire and burn up or simply retreat depending on the monster, repeating the cycle.

Cloud Sea of Alrest[edit]

Main article: Cloud Sea of Alrest

One pair of characters will randomly be selected to appear during the match, appearing as a Driver and Blade pair. These pairs include Nia and Dromarch, Tora and Poppi α, Mòrag and Brighid, and Zeke and Pandoria. The selected pair can be in one of three locations, being either to the left, the front or on top of Rex's house, either standing together in one spot or apart in multiple spots. They will perform various actions taken from their idle animations in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Additionally, several Titans will appear in the background, which includes Goldmouth (the Argentum Titan) with the Maelstrom following behind, Gormott, Uraya, Mor Ardain, Genbu, and Indol. All six Titans will appear in a random preselected order; after all have appeared the cycle repeats for the rest of the match.

Mishima Dojo[edit]

Main article: Mishima Dojo

Heihachi Mishima, in his older appearance, makes a cameo in the background of the Mishima Dojo. He initially sits down with his back turned to the fight, and will stand up once a fighter is KO'd, and later react to following KOs.

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