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{{notice|Every claimed source needs a cross-reference link; claimed sources need to be plausible, not horrendously obscure; default costumes usually don't need descriptions since they are not alternate costumes; returning costumes original to ''Smash'' do not need references to their appearances in previous ''Smash'' games.}}
{{notice|Every claimed source needs a cross-reference link; claimed sources need to be plausible, not horrendously obscure; default costumes usually don't need descriptions since they are not alternate costumes; returning costumes original to ''Smash'' do not need references to their appearances in previous ''Smash'' games.}}
[[File:SSBMDOJO Doc fight.jpg|thumb|350px|A battle between four {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}s, each one in different colored lab coats.]]
[[File:SSBMDOJO Doc fight.jpg|thumb|300px|A battle between four {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}s, each one in different colored lab coats.]]
''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' added additional [[alternate costume]] options to characters by using the X and Y buttons to cycle through the available list instead of using four C buttons to pick a specific color; this removes the limit as to how many are selectable, so there are no longer any costumes exclusive to Team Battles or computer opponents. As a result, many characters now have five different color schemes, with some having as many as six, though some still only have four.
[[File:SSBMWebsitePichu6.jpg|300px|thumb|{{SSBM|Pichu}}’s alternate costumes.]]
''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' added additional [[alternate costume]] options to characters by using the {{Button|GCN|X}} and {{Button|GCN|Y}} buttons to cycle through the available list instead of using four {{Button|N64|C}} to pick a specific color; this removes the limit as to how many are selectable, so there are no longer any costumes exclusive to Team Battles or computer opponents. As a result, many characters now have five different color schemes, with some having as many as six, though some still only have four, leading to a total of 123 alternate costumes in the game.


When selecting characters in {{b|Tournament Mode|SSBM}}, instead of displaying the character's colored image of the chosen costume, the character's name is given a tint and a colored bar is displayed in the player list. This color is usually an intuitive indicator of which costume has been chosen (with no color denoting default), but there are some that are slightly unusual (such as Luigi and Peach's white costumes that are denoted by a grey).
When selecting characters in {{b|Tournament Mode|SSBM}}, instead of displaying the character's colored image of the chosen costume, the character's name is given a tint and a colored bar is displayed in the player list. This color is usually an intuitive indicator of which costume has been chosen (with white denoting default), with actual white costumes being denoted as gray.


In [[Team Battle]], if members of the same team use the same character, the second player would have a lighter tint applied to their character. A third player uses a darker tint. If a fourth player is forcibly added to a team with the [[Name Entry glitch]], then the fourth character will be completely black; the game's data suggests that a fifth player, if possible, would be completely grey. A sixth player would be completely pink. A seventh player and afterward, would [[Game crash|crash the game]], additionally it is not possible to view the completely pink character unless additional [[Action Replay]] codes are used.
In [[Team Battle]], if members of the same team use the same character, the second player would have a lighter tint applied to their character. A third player uses a darker tint. If a fourth player is forcibly added to a team with the [[Name Entry glitch]], then the fourth character will be completely black; the game's data suggests that a fifth player, if possible, would be completely [[Media:SUB COLOR Gray.png|gray]]. A sixth player would be completely [[Media:SUB COLOR Pink.png|pink]]. A seventh player and afterward, would [[Game crash|crash the game]], additionally it is not possible to view the completely pink character unless additional [[Action Replay]] codes are used.


Strangely enough, alternate costumes can affect gameplay, such as Captain Falcon's model changing sizes [http://smashboards.com/threads/difference-in-colors.223965/page-2#post-7249732 depending on the costume].
Strangely enough, alternate costumes can affect gameplay, such as Captain Falcon's model changing sizes [http://smashboards.com/threads/difference-in-colors.223965/page-2#post-7249732 depending on the costume].
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|c1=Green
|c1=Green
|greenteam=1
|greenteam=1
|desc1=
|desc1=Based on his appearance in ''Super Mario 64''.
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|desc2=Resembles his [[mariowiki:File:Mgbowser.png|"right" color]] in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Golf|Nintendo 64}}''. While the portrait depicts Bowser with red irises, they are green in-game.
|desc2=Resembles his [[mariowiki:File:Mgbowser.png|"right" color]] in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Golf|Nintendo 64}}'' and his [[mariowiki:File:BowserMiM2.png|sprite]] in the NES version of ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario is Missing}}''. While the portrait depicts Bowser with red irises, they are green in-game.
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=Resembles his [[mariowiki:File:BowserSMBart.png|original design]] in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
|desc3=Resembles his [[mariowiki:File:BowserSMBart.png|original design]] in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', only with his shell being blue and his limbs being dark green.
|c4=Black
|c4=Black
}}
}}
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|char=Captain Falcon
|char=Captain Falcon
|c1=Indigo
|c1=Gray-Blue
|desc1=
|desc1=Based on his [[fzerowiki:File:Captain FalconX.png|appearance]] in ''{{iw|fzerowiki|F-Zero X}}'', only his suit is a completely different color.
|c2=Black
|c2=Black
|desc2=Based on his appearance in the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTtQYuWbYZo Japanese commercial] for ''{{s|fzerowiki|F-Zero X}}''.<ref name=64colors/>
|desc2=Based on his appearance in the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTtQYuWbYZo Japanese commercial] for ''F-Zero X''.<ref name=64colors/>
|c3=Red
|c3=Red
|redteam=3
|redteam=3
|desc3=Based on {{s|fzerowiki|Blood Falcon}}, Captain Falcon's evil clone and rival.<ref name="64colors"/> It is his only costume with a unique logo on the back: a skull with "{{s|fzerowiki|Blood Hawk}}" (the name of Blood Falcon's vehicle) written underneath.
|desc3=Based on {{iw|fzerowiki|Blood Falcon}}, Captain Falcon's evil clone and rival.<ref name="64colors"/> It is his only costume with a unique logo on the back: a skull with "{{iw|fzerowiki|Blood Hawk}}" (the name of Blood Falcon's vehicle) written underneath. The gloves are purple instead of the original indigo color.
|c4=White
|c4=White
|desc4=Resembles {{s|fzerowiki|Jody Summer}}.
|desc4=Resembles {{iw|fzerowiki|Jody Summer}}, only with the gloves being pink instead of her original purple color.
|c5=Green
|c5=Green
|greenteam=5
|greenteam=5
|desc5=
|desc5=The green suit and light gray gloves make Captain Falcon resemble {{iw|fzerowiki|James McCloud}}.
|c6=Blue
|c6=Blue
|blueteam=6
|blueteam=6
|desc6=Resembles his [[fzerowiki:File:Captain Falcon F-Zero.png|appearance]] in the original ''[[F-Zero]]''.
|desc6=Resembles his [[fzerowiki:File:Captain Falcon F-Zero.png|appearance]] in the original ''[[F-Zero]]'', and the suit loosely resembles his look in ''F-Zero X''.
}}
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|notes=While all Donkey Kong's costumes show the same skin in the portraits, each one is a different color in the game.
|notes=While all Donkey Kong's costumes show the same skin in the portraits, each one is a different color in the game.
|c1=Brown
|c1=Brown
|desc1=Based on his artwork from ''Donkey Kong 64''.
|c2=Black
|c2=Black
|desc2=Resembles a real-life {{s|wikipedia|gorilla}}.
|desc2=Resembles a real-life {{iw|wikipedia|gorilla}}.
|c3=Red
|c3=Red
|redteam=3
|redteam=3
|desc3=Resembles the [[mariowiki:File:Dk1.gif|original D.K.]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Donkey Kong|game}}''.
|desc3=Resembles the [[mariowiki:File:Dk1.gif|original D.K.]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Donkey Kong|game}}''. It is also similar to his model in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Donkey Kong 64}}'', but his tie is dark blue instead of red.
|c4=Blue
|c4=Blue
|blueteam=4
|blueteam=4
|desc4=Resembles one of his alternate colors from ''{{s|mariowiki|Donkey Kong 64}}''{{'}}s Multiplayer Mode. It also resembles his [[mariowiki:File:Mgdk.png|"right" color]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Golf|Nintendo 64}}''.
|desc4=Resembles one of his alternate colors from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Donkey Kong 64}}''{{'}}s Multiplayer Mode (only his tie is purple instead of blue). It also resembles his [[mariowiki:File:Mgdk.png|"right" color]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Golf|Nintendo 64}}''.
|c5=Green
|c5=Green
|greenteam=5
|greenteam=5
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|char=Dr. Mario
|char=Dr. Mario
|c1=White
|c1=White
|desc1=Based on his [[mariowiki:File:Dr.Mario.jpg|original design]] in prior to {{s|mariowiki|Dr. Mario 64}}.
|desc1=Based on his [[mariowiki:File:Dr.Mario.jpg|original design]] in prior to {{iw|mariowiki|Dr. Mario 64}}.
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
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|c4=Green
|c4=Green
|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
|desc4=
|desc4=Resembles his [https://www.spriters-resource.com/fullview/62310/ appearance] in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Dr. Mario|game}}'' for the original {{iw|wikipedia|Game Boy}}.
|c5=Black
|c5=Black
|desc5=Referred to as the "Unlicensed Doctor" on the ''[[Melee]]'' website.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/0101/kurosiro.html 速報スマブラ拳!! :ドクターマリオ] (Japanese)</ref> Also invokes the coats worn by earlier doctors before the shift to white coats.
|desc5=Referred to as the "Unlicensed Doctor" on the ''[[Melee]]'' website.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/0101/kurosiro.html 速報スマブラ拳!! :ドクターマリオ] (Japanese)</ref> Also invokes the coats worn by earlier doctors before the shift to white coats.
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|char=Falco
|char=Falco
|c1=Tan
|c1=Tan
|desc1=Based on his appearance in ''Star Fox 64''.
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
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|char=Fox
|char=Fox
|c1=White
|c1=White
|desc1=Based on his appearance in ''Star Fox 64''.
|c2=Red  
|c2=Red  
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
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|c4=Green
|c4=Green
|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
|desc4=Resembles [[lylatwiki:Image:Slide005.jpg|concept art]] of him for the original ''{{s|mariowiki|Star Fox|game}}''.
|desc4=Resembles [[lylatwiki:File:Slide005.jpg|concept art]] of him for the original ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox|game}}''.
}}
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|char=Ganondorf
|char=Ganondorf
|c1=Brown
|c1=Brown
|desc1=Derived from his model used in the {{s|zeldawiki|SpaceWorld 2000 GameCube Tech Demo}}, which in turn is based on his [[zeldawiki:File:OoT Ganondorf Artwork.png|appearance]] in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}''.
|desc1=Derived from his model used in the {{iw|zeldawiki|SpaceWorld 2000 GameCube Tech Demo}}, which in turn is based on his [[zeldawiki:File:OoT Ganondorf Artwork.png|appearance]] in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}''.
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
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|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
|c5=Purple
|c5=Purple
|desc5=Resembles the purple clothes worn by the {{iw|zeldawiki|Gerudo Guard}}.
}}
}}


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|char=Ice Climbers
|char=Ice Climbers
|notes=As can be seen in the image, the Ice Climbers' orange and red costumes will place Nana in the lead, making Popo follow.
|notes=The Ice Climbers switch positions and the player controls Nana when the orange and red costumes are equipped. The stock icons and character selection portraits change to reflect this.
|c1=Blue
|c1=Blue
|blueteam=1
|blueteam=1
|desc1=Based on their original sprites in ''{{b|Ice Climber|game}}'', but Popo uses a different shade of blue, while Nana's pink color is similar to her 'Hit" sprite from ''Ice Climber''.
|c2=Green
|c2=Green
|greenteam=2
|greenteam=2
|desc2=Popo's parka color resembles either the [[Media:Summit_Cucumber_SSBU.jpg|cucumber]] or the [[Media:Summit_Cabbage_SSBU.jpg|cabbage]]. Nana's parka color resembles her hair color from the [https://www.mobygames.com/game/8544/ice-climber/cover/group-13249/cover-30281/ PAL and Japanese artworks] of ''{{b|Ice Climber|game}}''.<ref>[https://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/ice-climber/cover-art/gameCoverId,30281/ Ice Climber (1985) cover art] MobyGames</ref>
|c3=Orange
|c3=Orange
|desc3=Nana's parka color resembles the [[Media:SSBU_spirit_Condor.png|Condor]], while Popo's parka color resembles his "Hit" sprite from ''Ice Climber''.
|c4=Red
|c4=Red
|redteam=4
|redteam=4
|desc4=Nana resembles her appearance on the American boxart for ''{{b|Ice Climber|game}}''.
|desc4=Nana resembles her appearance on the American boxart for ''{{b|Ice Climber|game}}''. Her in-game model, however, makes her parka more of a maroon color, making her resemble her default sprite from ''Ice Climber''. Popo's parka resembles his sprite when he loses a life.
}}
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|c1=Pink
|c1=Pink
|c2=Yellow
|c2=Yellow
|desc2=Based on and directly referred to as "{{s|wikirby|Keeby}}" from ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Course}}''.<ref name="64colors"/> In addition, [[wikirby:Beam|Beam Kirby]] in ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby Super Star}}'' and his [https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/kirby/images/1/1e/64kirby.PNG/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/884?cb=20201217012143&path-prefix=en "Player 2" color] in ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards}}''{{'}} Multiplayer mode have the same color.
|desc2=Based on and directly referred to as "{{iw|wikirby|Keeby}}" from ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Course}}''.<ref name="64colors"/> In addition, [[wikirby:Beam|Beam Kirby]] in ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby Super Star}}'' and his [[wikirby:File:K64 Minigame Kirby colors.png|"Player 2" color]] in ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards}}''{{'}} Multiplayer mode have the same color.
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=Based on [[wikirby:Ice|Ice Kirby]] in ''Kirby Super Star''.<ref name="64colors"/>
|desc3=Based on [[wikirby:Ice|Ice Kirby]] in ''Kirby Super Star''<ref name="64colors"/> and ''Kirby 64'', as well as his [[wikirby:File:K64 Minigame Kirby colors.png|"Player 4" color]] in that game.
|c4=Red
|c4=Red
|redteam=4
|redteam=4
|desc4=Based on [[wikirby:Fire|Fire Kirby]] in ''Kirby Super Star'',<ref name="64colors"/> but does not really resemble it.
|desc4=Based on [[wikirby:Fire|Fire Kirby]] in ''Kirby Super Star''.<ref name="64colors"/>
|c5=Green
|c5=Green
|greenteam=5
|greenteam=5
|desc5=The original [[Smabura-Ken|''Super Smash Bros.'' website]] referred to this costume as "Kusa-mochi Kirby".<ref name=64colors/>
|desc5=The original [[Smabura-Ken|''Super Smash Bros.'' website]] referred to this costume as "Kusa-mochi Kirby".<ref name=64colors/> It also resembles his [[wikirby:File:K64 Minigame Kirby colors.png|"Player 3" color]] from ''Kirby 64''.
|c6=White
|c6=White
|desc6=Based on his monochromatic [[wikirby:File:KDL Kirby Sprite.png|in-game sprite]] from ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Land}}''.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/syukeiken/return531.html 速報スマブラ拳!! : アンケート集計拳!!] - Page 82 in post-launch.</ref>
|desc6=Based on his monochromatic [[wikirby:File:KDL Kirby Sprite.png|in-game sprite]] from ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Land}}''.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/syukeiken/return582.html 速報スマブラ拳!! : アンケート集計拳!!] - Page 82 in post-launch.</ref>, but his feet are black instead of gray.
}}
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|c1=Green
|c1=Green
|greenteam=1
|greenteam=1
|desc1=Based on [[zeldawiki:File:OoT Link Artwork.png|Adult Link]] from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}''.
|desc1=Based on [[zeldawiki:File:OoT Link Artwork.png|Adult Link]] from ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}''.
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|desc2=Based on the {{s|zeldawiki|Goron Tunic}} from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''.<ref name="64colors"/>
|desc2=Based on the {{iw|zeldawiki|Goron Tunic}} from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''.<ref name="64colors"/>
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=Based on the {{s|zeldawiki|Zora Tunic}} from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''.<ref name="64colors"/>
|desc3=Based on the {{iw|zeldawiki|Zora Tunic}} from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''.<ref name="64colors"/>
|c4=Black
|c4=Black
|desc4=His tunic resembles [[Dark Link]].
|desc4=His tunic resembles [[Dark Link]].
|c5=White
|c5=White
|desc5=Based on his [[zeldawiki:File:TLoZ Link Blue Ring Sprite.png|tunic]] with the {{s|zeldawiki|Blue Ring}} equipped in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda}}''.<ref name="64colors"/>
|desc5=Based on his [[zeldawiki:File:TLoZ Link Blue Ring Sprite.png|tunic]] with the {{iw|zeldawiki|Blue Ring}} equipped in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda}}''.<ref name="64colors"/>
}}
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|c1=Green
|c1=Green
|greenteam=1
|greenteam=1
|desc1=Based on his appearance in ''Mario Kart 64''.
|c2=White
|c2=White
|desc2=Based on his [[mariowiki:File:SMB_NES_Luigi_Running.gif|in-game sprite]] from the original ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros.}}''<ref name="64colors"/> His skin appears slightly darker in-game.
|desc2=Based on his [[mariowiki:File:SMB_NES_Luigi_Running.gif|in-game sprite]] from the original ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros.}}''<ref name="64colors"/> His skin appears slightly darker in-game.
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=His overalls appear in black instead of blue in-game, like in the original ''Super Smash Bros.''
|desc3=
|c4=Pink
|c4=Pink
|redteam=4
|redteam=4
|desc4=The original [[Smabura-Ken|''Super Smash Bros.'' website]] referred to this costume as "Strawberry Luigi".<ref name=64colors/> It resembles his [[mariowiki:File:WC_Luigi_Sprite.png|appearance]] in ''{{s|mariowiki|Wrecking Crew}}''.
|desc4=The original [[Smabura-Ken|''Super Smash Bros.'' website]] referred to this costume as "Strawberry Luigi".<ref name=64colors/> It resembles his [[mariowiki:File:WC_Luigi_Sprite.png|appearance]] in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Wrecking Crew}}''.
}}
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|c1=Red
|c1=Red
|redteam=1
|redteam=1
|desc1=Based on his appearance in ''Super Mario 64'', but he has a tanner skin complexion, darker overalls and darker shoes.
|c2=Yellow
|c2=Yellow
|desc2=Based on [[Wario]], the self-proclaimed "Mario's rival".<ref name="64colors">[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/Color.html 色ちがいのひみつ]</ref>
|desc2=Based on [[Wario]], the self-proclaimed "Mario's rival".<ref name="64colors">[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/Color.html 色ちがいのひみつ]</ref>
|c3=Black
|c3=Black
|desc3=Based on {{s|mariowiki|Foreman Spike}} from ''{{s|mariowiki|Wrecking Crew}}''.<ref name="64colors"/> Unlike [[Alternate costume (SSB)#Mario|in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'']], his shirt is white instead of tan.
|desc3=Based on {{iw|mariowiki|Foreman Spike}} from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Wrecking Crew}}''.<ref name="64colors"/> Unlike [[Alternate costume (SSB)#Mario|in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'']], his hat and overalls are a darker brown, and the shirt is white instead of tan, making it resemble the Hammer Suit’s [[mariowiki:File:HammerSuit Map SMB3.png|sprite]] in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros. 3}}''.
|c4=Blue
|c4=Blue
|blueteam=4
|blueteam=4
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|c5=Green
|c5=Green
|greenteam=5
|greenteam=5
|desc5=Unlike in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'', his overalls are brown instead of orange, which makes it resembles [[mariowiki:File:Luigi Mario Bros.png|Luigi's appearance]] from promotional artwork for the arcade version of ''Mario Bros.'', with the colors of the overalls and shirt swapped. It also resembles [https://66.media.tumblr.com/612a1d786a43c9c8f9046c0835c069cc/tumblr_o1x1fi7ZA41tu022ro1_1280.png Jinbe] from ''Mole Mania'', another game developed by [[Shigeru Miyamoto]].
|desc5=Unlike in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'', his overalls are brown instead of orange, which makes it resembles [[mariowiki:MB_Luigi_Artwork.png|Luigi's appearance]] from promotional artwork for the arcade version of ''Mario Bros.'', with the colors of the overalls and shirt swapped. It also resembles [https://66.media.tumblr.com/612a1d786a43c9c8f9046c0835c069cc/tumblr_o1x1fi7ZA41tu022ro1_1280.png Jinbe] from ''Mole Mania'', another game developed by [[Shigeru Miyamoto]].
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|char=Marth
|char=Marth
|c1=Blue
|c1=Navy
|blueteam=1
|blueteam=1
|desc1= Based on his appearance in ''Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem'', only with his hair and cape being a darker blue color.
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
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|greenteam=3
|greenteam=3
|c4=Black
|c4=Black
|desc4=
|desc4= Resembles {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Camus}}, one of Marth's allies, as he appears starting with ''{{iw|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem}}''.
|c5=White
|c5=White
|desc5=Based on {{s|fireemblemwiki|Leif}}, the protagonist of ''{{s|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem: Thracia 776}}''.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/syukeiken/return511.html 速報スマブラ拳!! : アンケート集計拳!!] - Page 11 in post-launch.</ref>
|desc5=Based on {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Leif}}, the protagonist of ''{{iw|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem: Thracia 776}}''.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/syukeiken/return511.html 速報スマブラ拳!! : アンケート集計拳!!] - Page 11 in post-launch.</ref>
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|char=Mr. Game & Watch
|char=Mr. Game & Watch
|notes=Notably, the 3 alternate costumes are the 3 team colors.
|c1=Black
|c1=Black
|desc1=Resembles the characters from the {{s|wikipedia|Game & Watch}} games ''Fire'' and ''Parachute''. He has the general color of the LCD frames in most of the Game & Watch handhelds.
|desc1=Resembles the characters from the {{iw|wikipedia|Game & Watch}} games ''Fire'' and ''Parachute''. He has the general color of the LCD frames in most of the Game & Watch handhelds.
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|desc2=Reminiscent of characters and objects as depicted on the {{s|wikipedia|Virtual Boy}}.
|desc2=Reminiscent of characters and objects as depicted on the {{iw|wikipedia|Virtual Boy}}.
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|c4=Green
|c4=Green
|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
|desc4=Reminiscent on the green dot-matrix display of the {{iw|wikipedia|Game Boy}}.
}}
}}


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|redteam=1
|redteam=1
|c2=Yellow
|c2=Yellow
|desc2=Based on the uniforms of the {{s|wikipedia|Hanshin Tigers}}, a Japanese baseball team.<ref name=64colors/> The shirt's pattern is reminiscent of the {{s|wikibound|Gigantic Ant}} enemy from ''{{s|wikibound|EarthBound}}''.
|desc2=Based on the uniforms of the {{iw|wikipedia|Hanshin Tigers}}, a Japanese baseball team.<ref name=64colors/> The shirt's pattern is reminiscent of the {{iw|wikibound|Gigantic Ant}} enemy from ''{{iw|wikibound|EarthBound}}''.
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=Resembles his [https://wikibound.info/w/images/2/23/Young_Ness.png younger self] that he encounters in {{s|wikibound|Magicant}}.
|desc3=Resembles his [https://wikibound.info/w/images/2/23/Young_Ness.png younger self] that he encounters in {{iw|wikibound|Magicant}}.
|c4=Green
|c4=Green
|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
|desc4=His clothes resemble the color scheme of {{s|wikibound|Everdred}}’s outfit in EarthBound.
}}
}}


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|char=Peach
|char=Peach
|c1=Pink
|c1=Pink
|desc1=Based on her appearance in ''Super Mario 64''. Her broach has some yellow markings around it, and her gown has an original design.
|redteam=1
|redteam=1
|c2=Yellow
|c2=Yellow
|desc2=Based on [[Princess Daisy]]'s [[mariowiki:File:MP3_Daisy_Hey_Batter_Batter_Artwork.png|appearance]] in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Party 3}}''. This is more complex than her other costumes as well as its ''[[Alternate costume (SSBB)#Peach|Brawl]]'' and [[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Peach|''SSB4'' counterparts]], as she wears a completely different dress and gloves. The color of her skin and hair changes, and her crown is pink, featuring emblems of daisies.
|desc2=Based on [[mariowiki:File:MP3_Daisy_Hey_Batter_Batter_Artwork.png|artwork]] of [[Princess Daisy]] in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Party 3}}''. This is more complex than her other costumes as well as its ''[[Alternate costume (SSBB)#Peach|Brawl]]'' and [[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Peach|''SSB4'' counterparts]], as she wears a completely different dress and gloves. The color of her skin and hair changes, and her crown is pink, featuring emblems of daisies.
|c3=White
|c3=White
|desc3=Based on a {{s|wikipedia|wedding gown}}.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/syukeiken/return531.html 速報スマブラ拳!! : アンケート集計拳!!] - Page 31 in post-launch.</ref> The [[event match]] "[[Event 35: Time for a Checkup|Time for a Checkup]]" suggests it may also be an allusion to white {{s|wikipedia|nurse uniform}}s. Peach uniquely wears pantyhose with this costume.
|desc3=Based on a {{iw|wikipedia|wedding gown}}.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/syukeiken/return531.html 速報スマブラ拳!! : アンケート集計拳!!] - Page 31 in post-launch.</ref> The [[event match]] "[[Event 35: Time for a Checkup|Time for a Checkup]]" suggests it may also be an allusion to white {{iw|wikipedia|nurse uniform}}s. Peach uniquely wears pantyhose with this costume.
|c4=Blue
|c4=Blue
|blueteam=4
|blueteam=4
|desc4=Somewhat resembles her [[mariowiki:File:Mgpeach.png|"right" color]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Golf|Nintendo 64}}'' and Daisy's [[mariowiki:File:MarioOpenGolf-TitleScreen.png|appearance]] on the title screen of ''{{s|mariowiki|NES Open Tournament Golf}}''.
|desc4=Somewhat resembles her [[mariowiki:File:Mgpeach.png|"right" color]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Golf|Nintendo 64}}'' and Daisy's [[mariowiki:File:MarioOpenGolf-TitleScreen.png|appearance]] on the title screen of ''{{iw|mariowiki|NES Open Tournament Golf}}''.
|c5=Green
|c5=Green
|greenteam=5
|greenteam=5
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|char=Roy
|char=Roy
|c1=Purple
|c1=Purple
|desc1= Based on his [[fireemblemwiki:File:FEFT Roy.png|appearance]] in ''{{s|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade}}'', although with a purple scarf.
|desc1= Combines elements of his design from ''{{iw|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade}}'' and the early incarnation from Space World 2001 although with a purple scarf and brown hair.
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|desc2=  Roy can have this color scheme in ''The Binding Blade''{{'}}s {{s|fireemblemwiki|Link Arena}} mode.
|desc2=  Roy can have this color scheme in ''The Binding Blade''{{'}}s {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Link Arena}} mode. Also resembles {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Alen}}'s sprite.
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|desc3= His scarf resembles its appearance in Roy's ''Binding Blade'' [[Fireemblemwiki:File:FEFT Roy.png|artwork]].
|desc3= His scarf resembles its appearance in Roy's ''Binding Blade'' [[Fireemblemwiki:File:FEFT Roy.png|artwork]]. Also resembles {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Noah}}'s sprite.
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|c4=Green
|c4=Green
|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
|desc4=  Roy can have this color scheme in ''The Binding Blade''{{'}}s {{s|fireemblemwiki|Link Arena}} mode.
|desc4=  Roy can have this color scheme in ''The Binding Blade''{{'}}s {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Link Arena}} mode.  
|c5=Yellow
|c5=Yellow
|desc5=Resembles {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Bors}}'s sprite.
}}
}}


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|c1=Orange
|c1=Orange
|redteam=1
|redteam=1
|desc1=Based on the {{s|metroidwiki|Varia Suit}} as it [[metroidwiki:File:Samus sm Artwork.png|appears]] in ''{{s|metroidwiki|Super Metroid}}''.<ref name="DeveloperDirect">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQD1yJinzeQ |title=Wii U & Nintendo 3DS Developer Direct |accessdate=2016-02-06 |date=2014-07-11 |publisher=Official Nintendo YouTube channel |quote=Until now Samus was based off the design from Super Metroid, but she's been given a major makeover. Her design is now closer to that of Metroid: Other M. }}</ref>
|desc1=Based on the {{iw|metroidwiki|Varia Suit}} as it [[metroidwiki:File:Samus sm Artwork.png|appears]] in ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Super Metroid}}''.<ref name="DeveloperDirect">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQD1yJinzeQ |title=Wii U & Nintendo 3DS Developer Direct |accessdate=2016-02-06 |date=2014-07-11 |publisher=Official Nintendo YouTube channel |quote=Until now Samus was based off the design from Super Metroid, but she's been given a major makeover. Her design is now closer to that of Metroid: Other M. }}</ref>
|c2=Pink
|c2=Pink
|desc2=Based on the {{s|metroidwiki|Gravity Suit}}'s [[metroidwiki:File:Gravity Suit sm Sprite.png|in-game sprite]] from ''{{s|metroidwiki|Super Metroid}}'',<ref name=64colors/><ref name="samus-miiverse">{{cite web |url=http://web.archive.org/web/20141011021108/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADMUKl_zHGQzw|title=Director's Room (Archived) |accessdate=2016-02-05 |author=Masahiro Sakurai |date=2014-09-03 |publisher=Miiverse |quote=Pic of the day. Until now, you were only able to choose from four, or sometimes five or six colors for each character. This time, though, all characters have eight colors to choose from! The first four color schemes for Samus are based off her Varia Suit, Fusion Suit, Gravity Suit from Super Metroid, and the Dark Suit. }}</ref> but more closely resembles the [[:File:Ridley vs Samus NES.gif|color scheme]] of the {{s|metroidwiki|Varia Suit}} of the original ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid|game}}'' when [[missile]]s are selected.
|desc2=Based on the {{iw|metroidwiki|Gravity Suit}}'s [[metroidwiki:File:Gravity Suit sm Sprite.png|in-game sprite]] from ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Super Metroid}}'',<ref name=64colors/><ref name="samus-miiverse">{{cite web |url=http://web.archive.org/web/20141011021108/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADMUKl_zHGQzw|title=Director's Room (Archived) |accessdate=2016-02-05 |author=Masahiro Sakurai |date=2014-09-03 |publisher=Miiverse |quote=Pic of the day. Until now, you were only able to choose from four, or sometimes five or six colors for each character. This time, though, all characters have eight colors to choose from! The first four color schemes for Samus are based off her Varia Suit, Fusion Suit, Gravity Suit from Super Metroid, and the Dark Suit. }}</ref> but more closely resembles the [[:File:Ridley vs Samus NES.gif|color scheme]] of the {{iw|metroidwiki|Varia Suit}} of the original ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid|game}}'' when [[missile]]s are selected.
|c3=Black
|c3=Black
|desc3=<!--Melee predates Metroid Prime 2 by 3 years so doesn't resembles the Dark Suit unlike future Smash games-->
|desc3=<!--Melee predates Metroid Prime 2 by 3 years so doesn't resembles the Dark Suit unlike future Smash games-->
|c4=Green
|c4=Green
|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
|desc4=The original [[Smabura-Ken|''Super Smash Bros.'' website]] referred to this alternate costume as "mass-produced Samus",<ref name=64colors/> a reference to the ''MS-06 Zaku II'' from the ''{{s|wikipedia|Gundam}}'' franchise.
|desc4=The original [[Smabura-Ken|''Super Smash Bros.'' website]] referred to this alternate costume as "mass-produced Samus",<ref name=64colors/> a reference to the ''MS-06 Zaku II'' from the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Gundam}}'' franchise.
|c5=Purple
|c5=Purple
|blueteam=5
|blueteam=5
|desc5=Resembles [https://metroid.fandom.com/wiki/Gravity_Suit?file=Smart_wreckedship02.jpg artwork of the Gravity Suit] from ''Super Metroid''.
|desc5=Resembles [https://metroid.fandom.com/wiki/Gravity_Suit?file=Smart_wreckedship02.jpg artwork of the Gravity Suit] from ''Super Metroid''.
}}
=={{SSBM|Sheik}}==
{{Palette swap info SSBM
|char=Sheik
|notes=All of these colors go with {{SSBM|Zelda}}'s costume and come from the same game as Zelda's.
|c1=Navy
|desc1=Despite being blue, this costume is not used in team battles, likely because it corresponds with Zelda's pink default costume.
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|c3=Blue
|desc3=
|blueteam=3
|c4=Green
|desc4=
|greenteam=4
|c5=White
}}
}}


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|c1=Green
|c1=Green
|greenteam=1
|greenteam=1
|desc1=Based on a {{s|mariowiki|Green Yoshi}}.
|desc1=Based on a {{iw|mariowiki|Green Yoshi}} and his appearance in ''Super Mario 64''.
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|desc2=Based on a {{s|mariowiki|Red Yoshi}}.
|desc2=Based on a {{iw|mariowiki|Red Yoshi}}, only having a more magenta color.
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=Based on a {{s|mariowiki|Blue Yoshi}}.
|desc3=Based on a {{iw|mariowiki|Blue Yoshi}}.
|c4=Yellow
|c4=Yellow
|desc4=Based on a {{s|mariowiki|Yellow Yoshi}}.
|desc4=Based on a {{iw|mariowiki|Yellow Yoshi}}. The portrait has a darker yellow color than his in-game model.
|c5=Pink
|c5=Pink
|desc5=Based on a {{s|mariowiki|Pink Yoshi}}.
|desc5=Based on a {{iw|mariowiki|Pink Yoshi}}.
|c6=Cyan
|c6=Cyan
|desc6=Based on a {{s|mariowiki|Light Blue Yoshi}}.
|desc6=Based on a {{iw|mariowiki|Light Blue Yoshi}}.
}}
}}


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{{Palette swap info SSBM
{{Palette swap info SSBM
|char=Young Link
|char=Young Link
|notes=All of Young Link's colors are exactly the same as Link's, except ordered where the black and white costumes are switched.
|notes=All of Young Link's colors are exactly the same as Link's, except the black and white costumes switch their order.
|c1=Green
|c1=Green
|greenteam=1
|greenteam=1
|desc1=Based on his [[zeldawiki:File:MM_Link_Goron_Mask_Artwork.png|appearance]] from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}'' and its sequel ''{{s|zeldawiki|Majora's Mask}}''.
|desc1=Based on his [[zeldawiki:File:OoT Child Link Artwork.png|appearance]] from ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}'', complete with the {{iw|zeldawiki|Kokiri Sword}} and {{iw|zeldawiki|Deku Shield}}.
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|desc2=Resembles the {{s|zeldawiki|Goron Tunic}} from ''Ocarina of Time''.
|desc2=Resembles the {{iw|zeldawiki|Goron Tunic}} from ''Ocarina of Time'', even though he couldn't wear it in that game.
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=Resembles the {{s|zeldawiki|Zora Tunic}} from ''Ocarina of Time''.
|desc3=Resembles the {{iw|zeldawiki|Zora Tunic}} from ''Ocarina of Time'', even though he couldn't wear it in that game.
|c4=White
|c4=White
|desc4=Resembles his [[zeldawiki:File:TLoZ Link Blue Ring Sprite.png|tunic]] with the {{s|zeldawiki|Blue Ring}} equipped in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda|Game}}''.
|desc4=Resembles his [[zeldawiki:File:TLoZ Link Blue Ring Sprite.png|tunic]] with the {{iw|zeldawiki|Blue Ring}} equipped in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda|Game}}''.
|c5=Black
|c5=Black
|desc5=His tunic resembles [[Dark Link]].
|desc5=His tunic resembles [[Dark Link]].
}}
}}


=={{SSBM|Zelda}}==
=={{SSBM|Zelda}}/{{SSBM|Sheik}}==
{{Palette swap info SSBM
{{Palette swap info SSBM
|char=Zelda
|char=Zelda
|c1=Pink
|c1=Pink
|desc1=Based on [[zeldawiki:File:OoT Adult Zelda Artwork.png|Adult Zelda]] from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}'', but more closely resembles the color scheme of her [[zeldawiki:File:Princess Zelda ALttP.png|appearance]] in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past}}''.
|desc1=Based on [[zeldawiki:File:OoT Adult Zelda Artwork.png|Adult Zelda]] from ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}'', but more closely resembles the color scheme of her [[zeldawiki:File:ALttP Princess Zelda Artwork 3.png|appearance]] in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past}}''
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|desc2=Resembles her [[zeldawiki:File:TLoZ Princess Zelda Red Sprite.png|in-game sprite]] when Link rescues her with the {{s|zeldawiki|Red Ring}} equipped in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda|Game}}''.
|desc2=Resembles her [[zeldawiki:File:TLoZ Princess Zelda Red Sprite.png|in-game sprite]] when Link rescues her with the {{iw|zeldawiki|Red Ring}} equipped in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda|Game}}''.
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
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|desc4=Resembles her [[zeldawiki:File:TLoZ Princess Zelda Sprite.png|in-game sprite]] when Link rescues her with no ring equipped in ''The Legend of Zelda''.
|desc4=Resembles her [[zeldawiki:File:TLoZ Princess Zelda Sprite.png|in-game sprite]] when Link rescues her with no ring equipped in ''The Legend of Zelda''.
|c5=White
|c5=White
|desc5=Resembles her [[zeldawiki:File:TLoZ Princess Zelda Blue Sprite.png|in-game sprite]] when Link rescues her with the {{s|zeldawiki|Blue Ring}} equipped in ''The Legend of Zelda''.
|desc5=Resembles her [[zeldawiki:File:TLoZ Princess Zelda Blue Sprite.png|in-game sprite]] when Link rescues her with the {{iw|zeldawiki|Blue Ring}} equipped in ''The Legend of Zelda''.
}}
{{Palette swap info SSBM
|char=Sheik
|notes=All of these colors go with {{SSBM|Zelda}}'s costume and come from the same game as Zelda's.
|c1=Indigo
|desc1=This costume is not used in team battles, because it corresponds with Zelda's pink default costume.
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|c3=Blue
|desc3=
|blueteam=3
|c4=Green
|desc4=
|greenteam=4
|c5=White
}}
}}
==Stats==
*There are a total of 123 alternate costumes.
*The average number of costumes per character is 5.
*Captain Falcon, Kirby and Yoshi share the highest amount of color swaps: 6.
*There are 10 fighters with 4 color swaps, and 13 with 5.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==

Latest revision as of 14:01, November 30, 2024

An icon used in notice templates. NOTE: Every claimed source needs a cross-reference link; claimed sources need to be plausible, not horrendously obscure; default costumes usually don't need descriptions since they are not alternate costumes; returning costumes original to Smash do not need references to their appearances in previous Smash games.
A battle between four Dr. Marios, each one in different colored lab coats.
Pichu’s alternate costumes.

Super Smash Bros. Melee added additional alternate costume options to characters by using the X and Y buttons to cycle through the available list instead of using four C to pick a specific color; this removes the limit as to how many are selectable, so there are no longer any costumes exclusive to Team Battles or computer opponents. As a result, many characters now have five different color schemes, with some having as many as six, though some still only have four, leading to a total of 123 alternate costumes in the game.

When selecting characters in Tournament Mode, instead of displaying the character's colored image of the chosen costume, the character's name is given a tint and a colored bar is displayed in the player list. This color is usually an intuitive indicator of which costume has been chosen (with white denoting default), with actual white costumes being denoted as gray.

In Team Battle, if members of the same team use the same character, the second player would have a lighter tint applied to their character. A third player uses a darker tint. If a fourth player is forcibly added to a team with the Name Entry glitch, then the fourth character will be completely black; the game's data suggests that a fifth player, if possible, would be completely gray. A sixth player would be completely pink. A seventh player and afterward, would crash the game, additionally it is not possible to view the completely pink character unless additional Action Replay codes are used.

Strangely enough, alternate costumes can affect gameplay, such as Captain Falcon's model changing sizes depending on the costume.

Bowser

Bowser Palette (SSBM).png
BowserHeadSSBM.png BowserHeadRedSSBM.png BowserHeadBlueSSBM.png BowserHeadBlackSSBM.png
Green G Based on his appearance in Super Mario 64.
Red R Resembles his "right" color in Mario Golf and his sprite in the NES version of Mario is Missing. While the portrait depicts Bowser with red irises, they are green in-game.
Blue B Resembles his original design in Super Mario Bros., only with his shell being blue and his limbs being dark green.
Black

Captain Falcon

Captain Falcon Palette (SSBM).png
CaptainFalconHeadSSBM.png CaptainFalconHeadBlackSSBM.png CaptainFalconHeadRedSSBM.png CaptainFalconHeadWhiteSSBM.png CaptainFalconHeadGreenSSBM.png CaptainFalconHeadBlueSSBM.png
Gray-Blue Based on his appearance in F-Zero X, only his suit is a completely different color.
Black Based on his appearance in the Japanese commercial for F-Zero X.[1]
Red R Based on Blood Falcon, Captain Falcon's evil clone and rival.[1] It is his only costume with a unique logo on the back: a skull with "Blood Hawk" (the name of Blood Falcon's vehicle) written underneath. The gloves are purple instead of the original indigo color.
White Resembles Jody Summer, only with the gloves being pink instead of her original purple color.
Green G The green suit and light gray gloves make Captain Falcon resemble James McCloud.
Blue B Resembles his appearance in the original F-Zero, and the suit loosely resembles his look in F-Zero X.

Donkey Kong

Donkey Kong Palette (SSBM).png
DonkeyKongHeadSSBM.png DonkeyKongHeadBlackSSBM.png DonkeyKongHeadRedSSBM.png DonkeyKongHeadBlueSSBM.png DonkeyKongHeadGreenSSBM.png

While all Donkey Kong's costumes show the same skin in the portraits, each one is a different color in the game.

Brown Based on his artwork from Donkey Kong 64.
Black Resembles a real-life gorilla.
Red R Resembles the original D.K. from Donkey Kong. It is also similar to his model in Donkey Kong 64, but his tie is dark blue instead of red.
Blue B Resembles one of his alternate colors from Donkey Kong 64's Multiplayer Mode (only his tie is purple instead of blue). It also resembles his "right" color from Mario Golf.
Green G

Dr. Mario

Dr. Mario Palette (SSBM).png
DrMarioHeadSSBM.png DrMarioHeadRedSSBM.png DrMarioHeadBlueSSBM.png DrMarioHeadGreenSSBM.png DrMarioHeadBlackSSBM.png
White Based on his original design in prior to Dr. Mario 64.
Red R Resembles the color of the scrubs worn by Nurse Toadstool.
Blue B
Green G Resembles his appearance in Dr. Mario for the original Game Boy.
Black Referred to as the "Unlicensed Doctor" on the Melee website.[2] Also invokes the coats worn by earlier doctors before the shift to white coats.

Falco

Falco Palette (SSBM).png
FalcoHeadSSBM.png FalcoHeadRedSSBM.png FalcoHeadBlueSSBM.png FalcoHeadGreenSSBM.png
Tan Based on his appearance in Star Fox 64.
Red R
Blue B
Green G

Fox

Fox Palette (SSBM).png
FoxHeadSSBM.png FoxHeadRedSSBM.png FoxHeadBlueSSBM.png FoxHeadGreenSSBM.png
White Based on his appearance in Star Fox 64.
Red R
Blue B
Green G Resembles concept art of him for the original Star Fox.

Ganondorf

Ganondorf Palette (SSBM).png
GanondorfHeadSSBM.png GanondorfHeadRedSSBM.png GanondorfHeadBlueSSBM.png GanondorfHeadGreenSSBM.png GanondorfHeadPurpleSSBM.png
Brown Derived from his model used in the SpaceWorld 2000 GameCube Tech Demo, which in turn is based on his appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Red R
Blue B
Green G
Purple Resembles the purple clothes worn by the Gerudo Guard.

Ice Climbers

Ice Climbers Palette (SSBM).png
IceClimbersHeadSSBM.png IceClimbersHeadGreenSSBM.png IceClimbersHeadOrangeSSBM.png IceClimbersHeadRedSSBM.png

The Ice Climbers switch positions and the player controls Nana when the orange and red costumes are equipped. The stock icons and character selection portraits change to reflect this.

Blue B Based on their original sprites in Ice Climber, but Popo uses a different shade of blue, while Nana's pink color is similar to her 'Hit" sprite from Ice Climber.
Green G Popo's parka color resembles either the cucumber or the cabbage. Nana's parka color resembles her hair color from the PAL and Japanese artworks of Ice Climber.[3]
Orange Nana's parka color resembles the Condor, while Popo's parka color resembles his "Hit" sprite from Ice Climber.
Red R Nana resembles her appearance on the American boxart for Ice Climber. Her in-game model, however, makes her parka more of a maroon color, making her resemble her default sprite from Ice Climber. Popo's parka resembles his sprite when he loses a life.

Jigglypuff

Jigglypuff Palette (SSBM).png
JigglypuffHeadSSBM.png JigglypuffHeadRedSSBM.png JigglypuffHeadBlueSSBM.png JigglypuffHeadGreenSSBM.png JigglypuffHeadYellowSSBM.png
Pink
Red R
Blue B Its blue costume from the original Super Smash Bros. It resembles one of the possible colors for a nicknamed Jigglypuff in Pokémon Stadium.
Green G Resembles one of the possible colors for a nicknamed Jigglypuff in Pokémon Stadium. Its headband is reminiscent of the Blackbelt Trainer class.
Yellow The crown is derived from Peach's model.

Kirby

Kirby Palette (SSBM).png
KirbyHeadSSBM.png KirbyHeadYellowSSBM.png KirbyHeadBlueSSBM.png KirbyHeadRedSSBM.png KirbyHeadGreenSSBM.png KirbyHeadWhiteSSBM.png
Pink
Yellow Based on and directly referred to as "Keeby" from Kirby's Dream Course.[1] In addition, Beam Kirby in Kirby Super Star and his "Player 2" color in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards' Multiplayer mode have the same color.
Blue B Based on Ice Kirby in Kirby Super Star[1] and Kirby 64, as well as his "Player 4" color in that game.
Red R Based on Fire Kirby in Kirby Super Star.[1]
Green G The original Super Smash Bros. website referred to this costume as "Kusa-mochi Kirby".[1] It also resembles his "Player 3" color from Kirby 64.
White Based on his monochromatic in-game sprite from Kirby's Dream Land.[4], but his feet are black instead of gray.

Link

Link Palette (SSBM).png
LinkHeadSSBM.png LinkHeadRedSSBM.png LinkHeadBlueSSBM.png LinkHeadBlackSSBM.png LinkHeadWhiteSSBM.png
Green G Based on Adult Link from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Red R Based on the Goron Tunic from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.[1]
Blue B Based on the Zora Tunic from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.[1]
Black His tunic resembles Dark Link.
White Based on his tunic with the Blue Ring equipped in The Legend of Zelda.[1]

Luigi

Luigi Palette (SSBM).png
LuigiHeadSSBM.png LuigiHeadWhiteSSBM.png LuigiHeadBlueSSBM.png LuigiHeadPinkSSBM.png
Green G Based on his appearance in Mario Kart 64.
White Based on his in-game sprite from the original Super Mario Bros.[1] His skin appears slightly darker in-game.
Blue B
Pink R The original Super Smash Bros. website referred to this costume as "Strawberry Luigi".[1] It resembles his appearance in Wrecking Crew.

Mario

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Red R Based on his appearance in Super Mario 64, but he has a tanner skin complexion, darker overalls and darker shoes.
Yellow Based on Wario, the self-proclaimed "Mario's rival".[1]
Black Based on Foreman Spike from Wrecking Crew.[1] Unlike in the original Super Smash Bros., his hat and overalls are a darker brown, and the shirt is white instead of tan, making it resemble the Hammer Suit’s sprite in Super Mario Bros. 3.
Blue B Based on his appearance in promotional artwork for Mario Bros.,[1] with the colors of the overalls and shirt swapped.
Green G Unlike in the original Super Smash Bros., his overalls are brown instead of orange, which makes it resembles Luigi's appearance from promotional artwork for the arcade version of Mario Bros., with the colors of the overalls and shirt swapped. It also resembles Jinbe from Mole Mania, another game developed by Shigeru Miyamoto.

Marth

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Navy B Based on his appearance in Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem, only with his hair and cape being a darker blue color.
Red R
Green G
Black Resembles Camus, one of Marth's allies, as he appears starting with Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem.
White Based on Leif, the protagonist of Fire Emblem: Thracia 776.[5]

Mewtwo

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Purple
Red R Resembles one of the possible colors for Mewtwo in the Pokémon Stadium titles.
Blue B Resembles one of the possible colors for Mewtwo in the Pokémon Stadium titles.
Green G

Mr. Game & Watch

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Black Resembles the characters from the Game & Watch games Fire and Parachute. He has the general color of the LCD frames in most of the Game & Watch handhelds.
Red R Reminiscent of characters and objects as depicted on the Virtual Boy.
Blue B
Green G Reminiscent on the green dot-matrix display of the Game Boy.

Ness

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Red R
Yellow Based on the uniforms of the Hanshin Tigers, a Japanese baseball team.[1] The shirt's pattern is reminiscent of the Gigantic Ant enemy from EarthBound.
Blue B Resembles his younger self that he encounters in Magicant.
Green G

Peach

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PeachHeadSSBM.png PeachHeadYellowSSBM.png PeachHeadWhiteSSBM.png PeachHeadBlueSSBM.png PeachHeadGreenSSBM.png
Pink R Based on her appearance in Super Mario 64. Her broach has some yellow markings around it, and her gown has an original design.
Yellow Based on artwork of Princess Daisy in Mario Party 3. This is more complex than her other costumes as well as its Brawl and SSB4 counterparts, as she wears a completely different dress and gloves. The color of her skin and hair changes, and her crown is pink, featuring emblems of daisies.
White Based on a wedding gown.[6] The event match "Time for a Checkup" suggests it may also be an allusion to white nurse uniforms. Peach uniquely wears pantyhose with this costume.
Blue B Somewhat resembles her "right" color from Mario Golf and Daisy's appearance on the title screen of NES Open Tournament Golf.
Green G Somewhat resembles her "left" color from Mario Golf and her appearance on the title screen of NES Open Tournament Golf.

Pichu

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Yellow
Red R
Blue B Its goggles are reminiscent of the Swimmer Trainer class.
Green G Its backpack is reminiscent of the Pokémon Trainer class. It may derive from Ness's model.

Pikachu

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Yellow
Red R Resembles one of the possible colors for a nicknamed Pikachu in Pokémon Stadium and its Shiny coloration. Its cap is reminiscent of Red, the protagonist of Pokémon Red and Blue.
Blue B Its blue costume from the original Super Smash Bros.
Green G Resembles one of the possible colors for a nicknamed Pikachu in Pokémon Stadium.

Roy

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Purple Combines elements of his design from Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade and the early incarnation from Space World 2001 although with a purple scarf and brown hair.
Red R Roy can have this color scheme in The Binding Blade's Link Arena mode. Also resembles Alen's sprite.
Blue B His scarf resembles its appearance in Roy's Binding Blade artwork. Also resembles Noah's sprite.
Green G Roy can have this color scheme in The Binding Blade's Link Arena mode.
Yellow Resembles Bors's sprite.

Samus

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Orange R Based on the Varia Suit as it appears in Super Metroid.[7]
Pink Based on the Gravity Suit's in-game sprite from Super Metroid,[1][8] but more closely resembles the color scheme of the Varia Suit of the original Metroid when missiles are selected.
Black
Green G The original Super Smash Bros. website referred to this alternate costume as "mass-produced Samus",[1] a reference to the MS-06 Zaku II from the Gundam franchise.
Purple B Resembles artwork of the Gravity Suit from Super Metroid.

Yoshi

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All of Yoshi's costumes appear as different variations of the Yoshi species in Yoshi's Story.[1]

Green G Based on a Green Yoshi and his appearance in Super Mario 64.
Red R Based on a Red Yoshi, only having a more magenta color.
Blue B Based on a Blue Yoshi.
Yellow Based on a Yellow Yoshi. The portrait has a darker yellow color than his in-game model.
Pink Based on a Pink Yoshi.
Cyan Based on a Light Blue Yoshi.

Young Link

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All of Young Link's colors are exactly the same as Link's, except the black and white costumes switch their order.

Green G Based on his appearance from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, complete with the Kokiri Sword and Deku Shield.
Red R Resembles the Goron Tunic from Ocarina of Time, even though he couldn't wear it in that game.
Blue B Resembles the Zora Tunic from Ocarina of Time, even though he couldn't wear it in that game.
White Resembles his tunic with the Blue Ring equipped in The Legend of Zelda.
Black His tunic resembles Dark Link.

Zelda/Sheik

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Pink Based on Adult Zelda from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, but more closely resembles the color scheme of her appearance in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Red R Resembles her in-game sprite when Link rescues her with the Red Ring equipped in The Legend of Zelda.
Blue B
Green G Resembles her in-game sprite when Link rescues her with no ring equipped in The Legend of Zelda.
White Resembles her in-game sprite when Link rescues her with the Blue Ring equipped in The Legend of Zelda.
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All of these colors go with Zelda's costume and come from the same game as Zelda's.

Indigo This costume is not used in team battles, because it corresponds with Zelda's pink default costume.
Red R
Blue B
Green G
White

Trivia

  • Betas for the game indicate that the back of Captain Falcon's Blood Falcon-inspired costume was originally going to read "Hell Hawk", the Japanese name of Blood Falcon's F-Zero machine.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r 色ちがいのひみつ
  2. ^ 速報スマブラ拳!! :ドクターマリオ (Japanese)
  3. ^ Ice Climber (1985) cover art MobyGames
  4. ^ 速報スマブラ拳!! : アンケート集計拳!! - Page 82 in post-launch.
  5. ^ 速報スマブラ拳!! : アンケート集計拳!! - Page 11 in post-launch.
  6. ^ 速報スマブラ拳!! : アンケート集計拳!! - Page 31 in post-launch.
  7. ^ Wii U & Nintendo 3DS Developer Direct. Official Nintendo YouTube channel (2014-07-11). Retrieved on 2016-02-06. “Until now Samus was based off the design from Super Metroid, but she's been given a major makeover. Her design is now closer to that of Metroid: Other M.”
  8. ^ Masahiro Sakurai (2014-09-03). Director's Room (Archived). Miiverse. Retrieved on 2016-02-05. “Pic of the day. Until now, you were only able to choose from four, or sometimes five or six colors for each character. This time, though, all characters have eight colors to choose from! The first four color schemes for Samus are based off her Varia Suit, Fusion Suit, Gravity Suit from Super Metroid, and the Dark Suit.”


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