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'''Background characters''' are, as the name implies, characters that appear in the background of some [[stages]], they will appear in a stage that correspond to their home universe (i.e. Shy Guys appear in [[Yoshi's Island]]). Note that background characters shouldn't be confused with stage hazards.
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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 {{SSB|Dream Land}}). Note that background characters should not be confused with [[stage hazard]]s, since background characters do not directly affect gameplay.


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
==From ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
===[[Congo Jungle]]===
===Peach's Castle===
*[[Necky]] appears flying in the background.
{{Main|Peach's Castle}}
A [[Lakitu and Spinies#In Super Smash Bros.|Lakitu Bro.]] can sometimes be seen flying in the background. It does not appear in ''SSB4'' and ''Ultimate''.


===[[Dream Land]]===
<gallery>
*[[King Dedede]] and [[Bronto Burt]] appear flying in the background.
Lakitu64.gif|Lakitu Bro. in ''Super Smash Bros.''
</gallery>


===[[Mushroom Kingdom]]===
===Kongo Jungle===
*Many classic enemies from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' are seen in the background.
{{Main|Kongo Jungle (SSB)}}
{{iw|mariowiki|Necky}} appears flying in the background.


===[[Planet Zebes]]===
<gallery>
*Several enemy sprites ripped directly from ''Super Metroid'', including [[Ridley]], can be seen flying around.
NeckyKongoUltimate.jpeg|Necky soaring in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>


===[[Saffron City]]===
===Dream Land===
*Several flying- and bird-type [[Pokémon]], including but not limited to [[Pidgey]], [[Fearow]], and [[Butterfree]], fly across the skyline.
{{Main|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.


===[[Yoshi's Island (SSB)|Yoshi's Island]]===
<gallery>
*[[Shy Guy|Shy Guys]] appear in the background.
KingDededeSSB.jpg|[[King Dedede]] as a background character in Dream Land.
*A [[Goonie]], in its ''Yoshi's Story'' design, occasionally flies in the background.
BrontoBurt64.gif|[[Bronto Burt]] in ''Super Smash Bros.''
BBurt DL SSBM.png|Bronto Burt in ''Melee''.
</gallery>


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
===Mushroom Kingdom===
===[[Brinstar]]===
{{Main|Mushroom Kingdom (SSB)}}
*A [[Chozo Statue|Chozo statue]] on the main platform comes to life and briefly walks before settling down into its original position.
Many classic enemies from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' are seen in the background, including [[Koopa Troopa]]s and [[Buzzy Beetle]]s.
*[[Mother Brain]] can be seen in the far background.


===[[Brinstar Depths]]===
<gallery>
*[[Kraid]] emerges from the lava and swipes at the stage, turning it clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Koopa Troopa SSB.png|[[Koopa Troopa]] in ''Super Smash Bros.''
RedKoopaTroopaUltimate.jpg|A red [[Koopa Troopa]] in ''Ultimate''.
Buzzy Beetle.jpg|A Buzzy Beetle in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>


===[[Fourside]]===
===Planet Zebes===
*A [[UFO|U.F.O.]] which can be boarded hovers in close proximity to the Monotoli building.
{{Main|Planet Zebes}}
[[Ridley]] and {{iw|metroidwiki|Waver}} sprites ripped directly from ''[[Super Metroid]]'' can be seen flying around.


===[[Great Bay]]===
<gallery>
*After three minutes have passed, the [[Four Giants]] appear on the hillside to push the falling [[moon]] back into the sky (This is in reference to the fact that Link had three days to wake said giants and prevent the Moon from falling).
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.png|Two Wavers in ''Super Smash Bros.''
</gallery>


===[[Jungle Japes]]===
===Saffron City===
*[[Cranky Kong]] is seen walking back and forth in his cottage and rocking in his chair at various times.
{{Main|Saffron City}}
Several flying-type [[Pokémon]], including but not limited to {{pkmn|Pidgey}}, {{pkmn|Fearow}}, [[Moltres]] (rarely), and {{pkmn|Butterfree}}, fly across the skyline.


===[[Kingdom II]]===
<gallery>
*A [[Birdo]] moves in from either the left or right and shoots eggs into the battlefield and a [[Pidgit]] flies in on its magic carpet. Only the Birdo can be KO'd.
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 Saffron City.jpg|Fearow in ''Ultimate''.
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 Saffron City.jpg|Moltres in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>


===[[Onett]]===
===Yoshi's Island===
*The meteor from the beginning of ''EarthBound'' can be seen pulsating at the top of the hill, while one of the car hazards is the Runaway 5 tour bus.
{{Main|Super Happy Tree}}
[[Fly Guy|Propeller Shy Guys]] appear in the background. A [[Goonie]], in its ''Yoshi's Story'' design, occasionally flies in the background.


===[[Poké Floats]]===
<gallery>
*Numerous giant floats depicting a variety of Pokémon appear, including [[Squirtle]], [[Onix]], [[Psyduck]], [[Chikorita]], [[Weezing]], [[Slowpoke]], [[Porygon]], [[Wooper]], [[Sudowoodo]], [[Snorlax]], [[Venusaur]], [[Seel]], [[Wobbuffet]], [[Unown]], [[Goldeen]], [[Lickitung]], [[Chansey]], and [[Geodude]].
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''.
</gallery>


===[[Yoshi's Island: Yoshi's Island|Yoshi's Island]]===
==From ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
*A Fishing [[Lakitu]] and a [[Banzai Bill]] fly around in the background.
===Mushroom Kingdom===
{{Main|Mushroom Kingdom (SSBM)}}
Multiple Mario enemies are seen in the background, including Koopa Troopa, Goomba and Lakitu.


===[[Yoshi's Story]]===
<gallery>
*[[Shy Guy|Shy Guys]] fly over the stage, this time holding [[food]].
Lakitu Melee.png|Lakitu in ''Melee''.
*[[Pak E. Derm]] can be seen walking behind the scenery.
Goomba Melee.png|Goomba in ''Melee''.
Koopa Melee.png|Green Koopa Troopa in ''Melee''.
</gallery>


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
===Brinstar===
===[[Distant Planet]]===
{{Main|Brinstar}}
*A [[Bulborb]] sometimes appears to the right as part of the stage, and also in the background.
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.


===[[Frigate Orpheon]]===
<gallery>
*The [[Parasite Queen]], the first boss of ''[[Metroid Prime]]'', appears in the background in Frigate Orpheon.
SSBM Chozo Statue.png|Chozo Statue in ''Melee''.
</gallery>


===[[Green Hill Zone]]===
===Great Bay===
*[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]], [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]], and [[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]] can be seen running up and down the shuttle loop.
{{Main|Great Bay}}
After three minutes have passed, the [[Four Giants]] appear on the hillside to push the falling [[Moon]] back into the sky.


===[[Luigi's Mansion]]===
<gallery>
*[[Boo|Boos]] briefly appear from the rubble of the mansion when it collapses.
FourGiantsMoonUltimate.jpg|The Four Giants pushing back the moon in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>


===[[Lylat Cruise]]===
===Jungle Japes===
*The ''[[Star Fox]]'' characters can use their secret taunt on this stage to contact the other members of Star Fox and [[Star Wolf]], including [[Slippy Toad]], [[Krystal]], [[Leon Powalski]], [[Panther Caruso]], and each other. The characters appearing depend on who initiates the call.
{{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. Neckies do not appear in ''3DS'' and ''Ultimate''.


===[[New Pork City]]===
<gallery>
*[[Porky Minch]]'s [[Pig King Statue]] from ''[[Earthbound|EarthBound]]'' appears in the right side of the stage.
Cranky Kong Jungle Japes.png|Cranky Kong in ''Melee''.
Neckies Brawl.png|Several Neckies in ''Brawl''.
</gallery>


===[[Pirate Ship]]===
===Yoshi's Island===
*[[King of Red Lions]] sails behind the pirate ship as a small platform.
{{Main|Yoshi's Island (SSBM)}}
*A watchtower that is occasionally passed fires on the pirate ship from the background.
A Fishin' [[Lakitu]] and a [[Banzai Bill]] fly around in the background.


===[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]===
<gallery>
*[[Electivire]], [[Magnezone]], [[Snorunt]], [[Snover]], [[Drifloon]], [[Hoppip]], [[Skarmory]], [[Cubone]] and [[Dugtrio]] all appear in the background of the various elemental transformations of the stage.
YoshisIslandFishinLakitu.png|Fishin' Lakitu in ''Melee''.
YoshisIslandBanzaiBill.png|Banzai Bill in ''Melee''.
</gallery>


===[[Port Town Aero Dive]]===
===Yoshi's Story===
*Just as in the original ''F-Zero GX'', giant cranes shaped like [[R.O.B.]] appear on the background of the stage.
{{Main|Yoshi's Story}}
[[Pak E. Derm]] can be seen walking behind the scenery.
<gallery>
PakEDermAndIsabelle.jpg| Pak E. Derm in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>


===[[Shadow Moses Island]]===
==From ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
*Occasionally, [[Metal Gear REX]], [[Metal Gear RAY]], and two [[GEKKO]] will appear in the background of the stage.
Regardless of stage and game mode, using {{SSBB|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.
*Snake can contact [[Otacon]], [[Mei Ling]], [[Roy Campbell]], and [[Slippy Toad]] using his [[Smash Taunt|codec]].  Which one depends on his opponent.


===[[Smashville]]===
===Distant Planet===
*Villagers from ''[[Animal Crossing (universe)|Animal Crossing]]'' appear in the background, depending on actual time of day and date, including [[K.K. Slider]], [[Tom Nook]], and others.
{{Main|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''.


===[[Spear Pillar]]===
<gallery>
*[[Dialga]], [[Palkia]], and [[Cresselia]] appear on occasion in the background of the stage. Their attacks can affect gameplay or alter the terrain of the stage.
DistantPlanetBackgroundBulborb.jpg|A sleeping Red Bulborb in ''Brawl''.
*[[Uxie]], [[Azelf]], and [[Mesprit]] may occasionally appear on the stage at random.
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''.
</gallery>


===[[Yoshi's Island (SSBB)|Yoshi's Island]]===
===Frigate Orpheon===
*For a third time, Shy Guys appear in the background, with [[Chain Chomp|Chain Chomps]] also occasionally appearing.
{{Main|Frigate Orpheon}}
The [[Parasite Queen]], the first boss of ''[[Metroid Prime]]'', appears in the background in Frigate Orpheon.
 
<gallery>
Frigate Orpheon.jpg|Parasite Queen in ''Brawl''.
SSBU spirit Parasite Queen.png|Parasite Queen artwork from ''Ultimate''.
SSBU-Frigate Orpheon.png|Parasite Queen in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
===Green Hill Zone===
{{Main|Green Hill Zone}}
[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]], [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]], and [[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]] can be seen running up and down the shuttle loop.
 
<gallery>
Green_Hill_Zone_background_characters.jpg|[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]], [[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]], and [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]] in ''Brawl''.
</gallery>
 
===Luigi's Mansion===
{{Main|Luigi's Mansion}}
[[Boo]]s briefly appear from the rubble of the mansion when it collapses.
 
<gallery>
Luigi's Mansion Boo.jpg|[[Boo]] in ''Wii U''.
</gallery>
 
===New Pork City===
{{Main|New Pork City}}
The [[Porky Statue]] appears as an inanimate statue on the far right side of the city.
 
<gallery>
SSBU Porky Statue.jpg|The Porky Statue in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
===Pokémon Stadium 2===
{{Main|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.
 
<gallery>
Brawl-PokemonStadium2-Electric.png|Electivire 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 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''.
</gallery>
 
===Shadow Moses Island===
{{Main|Shadow Moses Island}}
Occasionally, [[Metal Gear REX]], [[Metal Gear RAY]], or two [[Gekko]] appear in the background of the stage.
 
<gallery>
REX.jpg|Metal Gear REX in ''Brawl''.
RAY.jpg|Metal Gear RAY in ''Brawl''.
Gekko.jpg|Gekko in ''Brawl''.
SSBU-Shadow Moses Island.png|Metal Gear REX in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
===Smashville===
{{Main|Smashville}}
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]].
 
<gallery>
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''.
</gallery>
 
===Spear Pillar===
{{Main|Spear Pillar}}
[[Uxie]], [[Azelf]], and [[Mesprit]] may occasionally appear on the stage at random.
<gallery>
Uxie (SSBB).jpg|Uxie in ''Brawl''.
Mespirit (U).png|Close up of Mesprit in ''Brawl''.
Azelf (U).png|Close up of Azelf in ''Brawl''.
Uxie (Ultimate).png|Uxie during gameplay in ''Ultimate''.
Mespirit (Ultimate).png|Mesprit during gameplay in ''Ultimate''.
Azelf (Ultimate).png|Azelf during gameplay in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
===WarioWare, Inc.===
{{Main|WarioWare, Inc.}}
{{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.
 
<gallery>
WarioWareTaunt.png|Jimmy T. in ''Brawl''.
Fronks.jpg|Fronks in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
===Yoshi's Island===
{{Main|Yoshi's Island (SSBB)}}
[[Chain Chomp]]s and {{iw|mariowiki|Goonie}}s occasionally appear in the background.
 
<gallery>
Chain Chomp Yoshi Cameo.png|Chain Chomp roaming below the stage in ''Brawl''.
Goonies Cameo.png|Goonies taking flight in ''Brawl''.
</gallery>
 
==From ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
====Super Mario Maker====
{{Main|Super Mario Maker}}
Various Mario objects and enemies sometimes fly by in the background, including [[Bullet Bill]]s; 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).
 
<gallery>
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''.
Lakitu Koopa Hammer Bro SSB.jpg|Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the ''Super Mario Bros.'' style 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''.
</gallery>
 
====Umbra Clock Tower====
{{Main|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.
 
<gallery>
SSB4 - Umbra Clock Tower.png|Affinity and Inspired in ''Wii U''.
FortitudoUltimate.jpg|Fortitudo in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]] exclusive===
====Spirit Train====
{{Main|Spirit Train}}
[[Toon Link]], in his ''[[The Legend of Zelda (universe)#The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|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.
 
<gallery>
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''.
Link SpiritTrains.jpg|Toon Link in ''Ultimate''.
Alfonzo (Ultimate).jpg|Alfonzo in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
====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''.
 
<gallery>
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''.
</gallery>
 
====Find Mii====
{{Main|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.
 
<gallery>
SSBU-Find Mii 2.jpg|Caged Mii in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
====Tomodachi Life====
{{Main|Tomodachi Life}}
Miis appear in the background hanging out in the apartments.
 
<gallery>
SSB4 Tomodachi Life Personal Mii.jpg|Mii in ''3DS''.
SSBUWebsiteBowserJr5.jpg|Mii in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
====Living Room====
{{Main|Living Room}}
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.
 
<gallery>
Nintendogstage.png|Beagle in ''3DS''.
Living Room Omega.jpg|Toy Poodle in ''3DS''.
Kitty in SSB4.jpeg|The calico cat in ''3DS''.
SSBU-Living Room 2.jpg|Toy Poodle 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.
</gallery>
 
====Tortimer Island====
{{Main|Tortimer Island}}
Kapp'n appears occasionally in his boat. Leila, Leilani, Grams, or Tortimer can also appear beside the shop depending on the variant.
 
<gallery>
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''.
</gallery>
 
====Reset Bomb Forest====
{{Main|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.
 
<gallery>
ViridiResetBombStage.png|[[Viridi]] in ''3DS''.
Viridi SSBU.jpg|[[Viridi]] in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
====Prism Tower====
{{Main|Prism Tower}}
Multiple {{pkmn|Magnemite}} appear behind the tower. [[Zapdos]], {{pkmn|Emolga}} and {{pkmn|Yveltal}} occasionally appear flying around the tower. {{pkmn|Helioptile}} sometimes appears in the bushes on the ground.
 
<gallery>
SSB3DSZapdos.jpg|[[Zapdos]] in ''3DS''.
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''.
</gallery>
 
====Unova Pokémon League====
{{Main|Unova Pokémon League}}
Occasionally, a {{pkmn|Milotic}}, a {{pkmn|Shaymin}}, or a {{pkmn|Whimsicott}} will appear in place of Reshiram or Zekrom.
 
<gallery>
ShayminLandUltimate.jpg|Shaymin (Land Forme) in ''Ultimate''.
ShayminSkyUltimate.jpg|Shaymin (Sky Forme) in ''Ultimate''.
Whimsicott.jpg|Whimsicott in ''Ultimate''.
Milotic.jpg|Milotic in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
====Mute City (Ω form)====
{{Main|Mute City SNES}}
Captain Falcon can be seen riding the Blue Falcon in the background.
 
<gallery>
Blue Falcon SSBU.jpg|The Blue Falcon in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]] exclusive===
====Garden of Hope====
{{Main|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.
 
<gallery>
Garden of Hope Bulborb.JPG|Red Bulborb in ''Wii U''.
</gallery>
 
====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.
 
<gallery>
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 Giovanna.jpg|Giovanna, a Mii, flying with a Rocket Belt in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
====Wii Fit Studio====
{{Main|Wii Fit Studio}}
The living [[Wii Balance Board]] that is seen upon starting up {{uv|Wii Fit}} is seen in the gym. In ''Ultimate'', silhouettes of various people exercising appear as well.
 
<gallery>
Luigi and Wii Fit Trainer.jpg|[[Wii Balance Board]] in ''Wii U''.
SSBUWebsiteIncineroar5.jpg|An exercising person in ''Ultimate''.
Wii Fit Studio SSBU.jpg|An excercising person and [[Wii Balance Board]] in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
====Mario Galaxy====
{{Main|Mario Galaxy}}
{{iw|mariowiki|Lubba}}, along with several other Lumas, appears on {{iw|mariowiki|Starship Mario}} in the background.
 
<gallery>
SSB4 Starship Mario.jpg|A close-up of Starship Mario, revealing Lubba and some Lumas, in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
</gallery>
 
====Mario Circuit====
{{Main|Mario Circuit}}
A {{iw|mariowiki|Blue Toad}} can be seen filming the race from a cliff in the background.
 
<gallery>
BlueToadMarioCircuitUltimate.jpg|A Blue Toad filming the race on Mario Circuit in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
====Town and City====
{{Main|Town and City}}
[[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.
 
<gallery>
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====
{{Main|Kalos Pokémon League}}
In the {{h2|Kalos Pokémon League|Dragonmark Chamber}} various Dragon-type Pokémon can appear, including [[Garchomp]], [[Hydreigon]], [[Axew]], and [[Dragonite]] appear. In the {{h2|Kalos Pokémon League|Flood Chamber}}, Water types [[Piplup]], [[Wailord]], [[Blastoise]], and [[Clawitzer]] appear. In the {{h2|Kalos Pokémon League|Ironworks Chamber}}, Steel types [[Klinklang]], [[Steelix]], [[Scizor]], and [[Honedge]] appear. Finally, in the {{h2|Kalos Pokémon League|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.
 
<gallery>
Dragonmark Chamber.jpg|Garchomp, Hydreigon, Axew, and Dragonite in ''Wii U''.
Blazing Chamber WiiU.png|Infernape, Tepig, Blaziken, and Pyroar in ''Wii U''.
Ironworks Chamber.jpg|Klinklang, Steelix, [[Scizor]], and Honedge in ''Wii U''.
Honedge.png|Honedge in ''Wii U''.
Flood Chamber WiiU.PNG|[[Piplup]], Wailord, [[Blastoise]], and Clawitzer in ''Wii U''.
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>
 
====Skyloft====
{{Main|Skyloft}}
{{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====
{{Main|Wuhu Island}}
Crowds of [[Mii]]s 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.
 
<gallery>
Wuhu Island Matt.jpg|Matt, a Mii, racing in Power Cruising in ''Ultimate''.
Wuhu Island Miyu.jpg|Miyu, a Mii, racing in Power Cruising in ''Ultimate''.
Wuhu Island Takumi.jpg|Takumi, a Mii, racing in Power Cruising in ''Ultimate''.
Wuhu Island Tyrone.jpg|Tyrone, a Mii, racing in Power Cruising in ''Ultimate''.
Wuhu Island Steve.jpg|Steve, a Mii, playing Frisbee Dog in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
====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.
 
<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====
{{Main|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.
 
<gallery>
Pac-Man_Image_7.jpg|Mother Fairy and her fairies in ''Wii U''.
MsPacManPacLandUltimate.jpg|Ms. Pac-Man in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
==From ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===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 "{{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>
SSBU NDCH Bass.jpeg|The Bassist in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU NDCH Brass.jpeg|The Brass Player in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU NDCH Drums.jpeg|The Drummer in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU NDCH Guitar.jpeg|The Guitarist in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU NDCH Pauline.jpeg|Pauline in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU-New Donk City Hall 6.png|The musicians and [[Pauline]] in ''Ultimate''.
Captain Toad Cameo.jpg|Captain Toad in ''Ultimate''.
New Donkers.jpg|New Donkers in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
===Great Plateau Tower===
{{Main|Great Plateau Tower}}
The {{iw|zeldawiki|Old Man}} from ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'' periodically floats onto the stage on his Paraglider.
 
<gallery>
SSBU Old Man OPT.jpeg|The Old Man in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
===Moray Towers===
{{Main|Moray Towers}}
[[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>
SSBU-MorayTowers3.jpg|Judd and Li'l Judd in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
===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 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>
SSBU-Dracula's Castle 2.jpg|Dracula's shadow in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU spirit Medusa Head.png|Artwork of Medusa.
SSBUWebsiteDracula'sCastle.png|Medusa in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU spirit Mummy.png|Artwork of the Mummy.
Mummy Dracula's Castle.jpg|The Mummy  in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU spirit The Creature & Flea Man.png|Artwork of the Creature and Igor.
The Creature & Flea Man Dracula's Castle.jpg|The duo  in ''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>
 
===Mementos===
{{Main|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.
 
<gallery>
Mementos Phantom Thieves.jpg|Skull, Panther, Fox, Queen, and Noir 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>
 
===Yggdrasil's Altar===
{{Main|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 [[Slime]]s 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.
 
<gallery>
LiquidMetalSlime.jpg|Liquid Metal Slime in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Yggdrasil's Altar Catacea.jpg|Catacea, Tockle, and Slime in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Yggdrasil's Altar Slime.jpg|Slime in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
===Spiral Mountain===
{{Main|Spiral Mountain}}
Randomly-selected flocks of 1-5 [[Jinjo|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.
 
<gallery>
SSBU spirit Gruntilda.png|Gruntilda artwork from ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Gruntilda Twitter.jpg|Gruntilda in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Egg Firing.jpg|Mumbo Jumbo in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU spirit Bottles.png|Bottles artwork from ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Spiral Mountain Bottles.jpg|Bottles in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU spirit Jinjos.png|[[Jinjo]]s artwork from ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Jinjos POTD.jpg|Jinjos in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU spirit Tooty.png|Tooty artwork from ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Spiral Mountain Tooty.jpg|Tooty in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU spirit Buzzbomb.png|Buzzbomb artwork from ''Ultimate''.
Buzzbomb.jpg|A Buzzbomb in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
===King of Fighters Stadium===
{{Main|King of Fighters Stadium}}
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''.
 
<gallery>
SSBU Andy Bogard.jpeg|Andy Bogard in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Athena Asamiya.jpeg|Athena Asamiya in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Billy Kane.jpeg|Billy Kane in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Blue Mary.jpeg|Blue Mary in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Chang Koehan.jpeg|Chang Koehan in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Choi Bounge.jpeg|Choi Bounge in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Clark Still.jpeg|Clark Still in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Geese Howard.jpeg|Geese Howard in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Goro Daimon.jpeg|Goro Daimon in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Iori Yagami.jpeg|Iori Yagami in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Joe Higashi.jpeg|Joe Higashi in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Kim Kaphwan.jpeg|Kim Kaphwan in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU King.jpeg|King in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Kyo Kusanagi.jpeg|Kyo Kusanagi in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Ralf Jones.jpeg|Ralf Jones in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Rock Howard.jpeg|Rock Howard in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Ryo Sakazaki.jpeg|Ryo Sakazaki in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Ryuji Yamazaki.jpeg|Ryuji Yamazaki in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Tung Fu Rue.jpeg|Tung Fu Rue in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Yuri Sakazaki.jpeg|Yuri Sakazaki in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
===Garreg Mach Monastery===
{{Main|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.
 
<gallery>
SSBU Dimitri Dedue.jpg|Dimitri and Dedue in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Ingrid.jpg|Ingrid in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Edelgard.jpg|Edelgard in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Dorothea.jpg|Dorothea in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Petra.jpg|Petra in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Claude.jpg|Claude in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Lorenz.jpg|Lorenz in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Hilda.jpg|Hilda in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Rhea.png|Rhea in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Seteth.png|Seteth in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Flayn.png|Flayn in ''Ultimate''.
Garreg Mach Monastery Gatekeeper.png|Gatekeeper in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Pegasus Knight.jpg|The Pegasus Knight in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
===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.
 
<gallery>
Min Min fans.jpg|Fans in ''Ultimate'', next to the jumbotron displaying an image of Dr. Coyle.
</gallery>
 
===Minecraft World===
{{Main|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.
 
<gallery>
SSBU Cow.png|Cow in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Sheep.png|Sheep in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Minecraft Chicken.png|Chicken in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Plains Butcher Villager.png|Plains Butcher Villager in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Plains Farmer Villager.png|Plains Farmer Villager in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Snow Butcher Villager.png|Snow Butcher Villager in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Zombie Background.png|Zombie in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Enderman Background.png|Enderman in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Skeleton.png|Skeleton in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Spider.png|Spider in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
===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.
 
<gallery>
SSBU Nia.jpg|Nia in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Dromarch.jpg|Dromarch in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Tora.jpg|Tora in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Poppi α.jpg|Poppi α in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Mòrag.jpg|Mòrag in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Brighid.jpg|Brighid in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Zeke.jpg|Zeke in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Pandoria.jpg|Pandoria in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Argentum.jpg|Goldmouth and the Maelstrom in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Gormott.jpg|Gormott in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Uraya.jpg|Uraya in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Mor Ardain.jpg|Mor Ardain in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Genbu.jpg|Genbu in ''Ultimate''.
SSBU Indol.jpg|Indol in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
===Mishima Dojo===
{{Main|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.
<gallery>
Heihachi background.jpg|Heihachi in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
==Trivia==
*[[Northern Cave]] and [[Hollow Bastion]] are the only non-''Smash'' original new stages in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' that do not feature at least one background character.
 
==See also==
*[[Stage hazard]]
*[[Non-playable character]]


{{Background characters}}
{{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.

  • Lakitu Bro. in Super Smash Bros.

    Lakitu Bro. in Super Smash Bros.

Kongo Jungle[edit]

Main article: Kongo Jungle (SSB)

Necky appears flying in the background.

  • Necky soaring in Ultimate.

    Necky soaring in Ultimate.

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]

Main article: Mushroom Kingdom (SSB)

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.

  • Ridley in Super Smash Bros.

    Ridley in Super Smash Bros.

  • Ridley in Super Smash Bros.

    Ridley in Super Smash Bros.

  • Waver in Super Smash Bros.

    Waver in Super Smash Bros.

  • Two Wavers in Super Smash Bros.

    Two Wavers in Super Smash Bros.

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.

  • Butterfree sprite from Super Smash Bros.

    Butterfree sprite from Super Smash Bros.

  • Several Butterfree in Ultimate.

    Several Butterfree in Ultimate.

  • Fearow sprite from Super Smash Bros.

    Fearow sprite from Super Smash Bros.

  • Fearow in Ultimate.

    Fearow in Ultimate.

  • Pidgey sprite from Super Smash Bros.

    Pidgey sprite from Super Smash Bros.

  • Several Pidgey in Ultimate.

    Several Pidgey in Ultimate.

  • Moltres in Super Smash Bros.

    Moltres in Super Smash Bros.

  • Moltres in Ultimate.

    Moltres in Ultimate.

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]

Main article: Mushroom Kingdom (SSBM)

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

  • Lakitu in Melee.

    Lakitu in Melee.

  • Goomba in Melee.

    Goomba in Melee.

  • Green Koopa Troopa in Melee.

    Green Koopa Troopa in Melee.

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.

  • Chozo Statue in Melee.

    Chozo Statue in Melee.

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.

  • The Four Giants pushing back the moon in Ultimate.

    The Four Giants pushing back the moon in Ultimate.

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.

  • Cranky Kong in Melee.

    Cranky Kong in Melee.

  • Several Neckies in Brawl.

    Several Neckies in Brawl.

Yoshi's Island[edit]

Main article: Yoshi's Island (SSBM)

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

  • Fishin' Lakitu in Melee.

    Fishin' Lakitu in Melee.

  • Banzai Bill in Melee.

    Banzai Bill in Melee.

Yoshi's Story[edit]

Main article: Yoshi's Story

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

  • Pak E. Derm in Ultimate.

    Pak E. Derm in Ultimate.

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.

  • A sleeping Red Bulborb in Brawl.

    A sleeping Red Bulborb in Brawl.

  • Cloaking Burrow-nit in Brawl.

    Cloaking Burrow-nit in Brawl.

  • A Red Bulborb in Ultimate.

    A Red Bulborb in Ultimate.

  • Multiple Cloaking Burrow-nits in Ultimate.

    Multiple Cloaking Burrow-nits 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.

  • Parasite Queen in Brawl.

    Parasite Queen in Brawl.

  • Parasite Queen artwork from Ultimate.

    Parasite Queen artwork from Ultimate.

  • Parasite Queen in Ultimate.

    Parasite Queen in Ultimate.

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.

  • Boo in Wii U.

    Boo in Wii U.

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.

  • The Porky Statue in Ultimate.

    The Porky Statue in Ultimate.

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.

  • Electivire in Brawl.

    Electivire in Brawl.

  • Skarmory, Drifloon, and Hoppip in Brawl.

    Skarmory, Drifloon, and Hoppip in Brawl.

  • Dugtrio and Cubone in Brawl.

    Dugtrio and Cubone in Brawl.

  • Electivire and Magnezone in Ultimate.

    Electivire and Magnezone in Ultimate.

  • Snorunt and Snover in Ultimate.

    Snorunt and Snover in Ultimate.

  • Hoppip, Skarmory and Drifloon in Ultimate.

    Hoppip, Skarmory and Drifloon in Ultimate.

  • Cubone and Dugtrio in Ultimate.

    Cubone and Dugtrio in Ultimate.

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.

  • Metal Gear REX in Brawl.

    Metal Gear REX in Brawl.

  • Metal Gear RAY in Brawl.

    Metal Gear RAY in Brawl.

  • Gekko in Brawl.

    Gekko in Brawl.

  • Metal Gear REX in Ultimate.

    Metal Gear REX in Ultimate.

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.

  • A male villager in Ultimate.

    A male villager in Ultimate.

  • A male villager in Ultimate.

    A male villager in Ultimate.

  • A male villager in Ultimate.

    A male villager in Ultimate.

  • A female villager in Ultimate.

    A female villager in Ultimate.

  • A female villager in Ultimate.

    A female villager in Ultimate.

  • Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.

    Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.

  • Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.

    Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.

  • Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.

    Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.

  • Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.

    Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.

  • Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.

    Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.

  • Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.

    Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.

  • Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.

    Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.

  • Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.

    Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.

  • Blathers in Ultimate.

    Blathers in Ultimate.

  • Blathers asleep in Ultimate.

    Blathers asleep in Ultimate.

  • Booker in Ultimate.

    Booker in Ultimate.

  • Brewster, alongside a female villager, in Ultimate.

    Brewster, alongside a female villager, in Ultimate.

  • Celeste in Ultimate.

    Celeste in Ultimate.

  • Celeste asleep in Ultimate.

    Celeste asleep in Ultimate.

  • Copper in Ultimate.

    Copper in Ultimate.

  • Cornimer in Ultimate.

    Cornimer in Ultimate.

  • Crazy Redd in Ultimate.

    Crazy Redd in Ultimate.

  • Dr. Shrunk in for Wii U.

    Dr. Shrunk in for Wii U.

  • Gracie in Ultimate.

    Gracie in Ultimate.

  • Harriet in Ultimate.

    Harriet in Ultimate.

  • Joan in Ultimate.

    Joan in Ultimate.

  • K.K. Slider, alongside Tortimer, Blathers and a male villager, in Ultimate.

    K.K. Slider, alongside Tortimer, Blathers and a male villager, in Ultimate.

  • Kaitlin in Ultimate.

    Kaitlin in Ultimate.

  • Katarina in Ultimate.

    Katarina in Ultimate.

  • Katie in Ultimate.

    Katie in Ultimate.

  • Lyle in Ultimate.

    Lyle in Ultimate.

  • Mabel in Ultimate.

    Mabel in Ultimate.

  • Pascal in Ultimate.

    Pascal in Ultimate.

  • Pelly in Ultimate.

    Pelly in Ultimate.

  • Phyllis in Ultimate.

    Phyllis in Ultimate.

  • Rover in Ultimate.

    Rover in Ultimate.

  • Sable in Ultimate.

    Sable in Ultimate.

  • Saharah in Ultimate.

    Saharah in Ultimate.

  • Timmy/Tommy in Ultimate.

    Timmy/Tommy in Ultimate.

  • Tom Nook, in his Nook Cranny outfit, in Ultimate.

    Tom Nook, in his Nook Cranny outfit, in Ultimate.

  • Tom Nook, in his Nook 'n' Go outfit, in Ultimate.

    Tom Nook, in his Nook 'n' Go outfit, in Ultimate.

  • Tom Nook, in his Nookway outfit, in Ultimate.

    Tom Nook, in his Nookway outfit, in Ultimate.

  • Tom Nook, in his Nookington's outfit, in Ultimate.

    Tom Nook, in his Nookington's outfit, in Ultimate.

  • Tortimer in Ultimate.

    Tortimer in Ultimate.

  • Wendell in Ultimate.

    Wendell in Ultimate.

  • Pete in Ultimate.

    Pete in Ultimate.

  • Gulliver's UFO and Kapp'n's taxi in Ultimate.

    Gulliver's UFO and Kapp'n's taxi in Ultimate.

Spear Pillar[edit]

Main article: Spear Pillar

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

  • Uxie in Brawl.

    Uxie in Brawl.

  • Close up of Mesprit in Brawl.

    Close up of Mesprit in Brawl.

  • Close up of Azelf in Brawl.

    Close up of Azelf in Brawl.

  • Uxie during gameplay in Ultimate.

    Uxie during gameplay in Ultimate.

  • Mesprit during gameplay in Ultimate.

    Mesprit during gameplay in Ultimate.

  • Azelf during gameplay in Ultimate.

    Azelf during gameplay in Ultimate.

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.

  • Jimmy T. in Brawl.

    Jimmy T. in Brawl.

  • Fronks in Ultimate.

    Fronks in Ultimate.

Yoshi's Island[edit]

Main article: Yoshi's Island (SSBB)

Chain Chomps and Goonies occasionally appear in the background.

  • Chain Chomp roaming below the stage in Brawl.

    Chain Chomp roaming below the stage in Brawl.

  • Goonies taking flight in Brawl.

    Goonies taking flight in Brawl.

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).

  • Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the Super Mario Bros. 3 style in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

    Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the Super Mario Bros. 3 style in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

  • Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the Super Mario Bros. style in Ultimate.

    Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the Super Mario Bros. style in Ultimate.

  • Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the Super Mario Bros. 3 style in Ultimate.

    Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the Super Mario Bros. 3 style in Ultimate.

  • Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the Super Mario World style in Ultimate.

    Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the Super Mario World style in Ultimate.

  • Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the New Super Mario Bros. U style in Ultimate.

    Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the New Super Mario Bros. U style in Ultimate.

  • 3 Bullet Bills in the Super Mario Bros. style in Ultimate.

    3 Bullet Bills in the Super Mario Bros. style in Ultimate.

  • 3 Bullet Bills in the Super Mario Bros. 3 style in Ultimate.

    3 Bullet Bills in the Super Mario Bros. 3 style in Ultimate.

  • 3 Bullet Bills in the Super Mario World style in Ultimate.

    3 Bullet Bills in the Super Mario World style in Ultimate.

  • 3 Bullet Bills in the New Super Mario Bros. U style in Ultimate.

    3 Bullet Bills in the New Super Mario Bros. U style in Ultimate.

  • Goomba riding a Clown Car in the Super Mario Bros. style in Ultimate.

    Goomba riding a Clown Car in the Super Mario Bros. style in Ultimate.

  • Goomba riding a Clown Car in the Super Mario Bros. 3 style in Ultimate.

    Goomba riding a Clown Car in the Super Mario Bros. 3 style in Ultimate.

  • Galoomba riding a Clown Car in the Super Mario World style in Ultimate.

    Galoomba riding a Clown Car in the Super Mario World style in Ultimate.

  • Goomba riding a Clown Car in the New Super Mario Bros. U style in Ultimate.

    Goomba riding a Clown Car in the New Super Mario Bros. U style in Ultimate.

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.

  • Affinity and Inspired in Wii U.

    Affinity and Inspired in Wii U.

  • Fortitudo in Ultimate.

    Fortitudo in Ultimate.

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.

  • 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.

    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.

  • Alfonzo in 3DS.

    Alfonzo in 3DS.

  • Toon Link in Ultimate.

    Toon Link in Ultimate.

  • Alfonzo in Ultimate.

    Alfonzo in Ultimate.

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.

  • Ninten and Lloyd in Ultimate.

    Ninten and Lloyd in Ultimate.

  • Ninten and Mick in Ultimate.

    Ninten and Mick in Ultimate.

  • Ness, Paula, Jeff, Poo, Mr. Saturn, Dr. Andonuts, Gerardo Montague, Apple Kid and his mouse in Ultimate.

    Ness, Paula, Jeff, Poo, Mr. Saturn, Dr. Andonuts, Gerardo Montague, Apple Kid and his mouse in Ultimate.

  • Ness, Paula, an Urban Zombie and residents of Threed in Ultimate.

    Ness, Paula, an Urban Zombie and residents of Threed in Ultimate.

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.

  • Caged Mii in Ultimate.

    Caged Mii in Ultimate.

Tomodachi Life[edit]

Main article: Tomodachi Life

Miis appear in the background hanging out in the apartments.

  • Mii in 3DS.

    Mii in 3DS.

  • Mii in Ultimate.

    Mii in Ultimate.

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.

  • Beagle in 3DS.

    Beagle in 3DS.

  • Toy Poodle in 3DS.

    Toy Poodle in 3DS.

  • The calico cat in 3DS.

    The calico cat in 3DS.

  • Toy Poodle in Ultimate.

    Toy Poodle in Ultimate.

  • The calico cat in Ultimate.

    The calico cat in Ultimate.

  • Beagle in Ultimate.

    Beagle in Ultimate.

  • Shiba Inu in Ultimate.

    Shiba Inu in Ultimate.

  • Golden Retriever in Ultimate.

    Golden Retriever in Ultimate.

  • Jack Russell in Ultimate.

    Jack Russell in Ultimate.

  • Television screen showing multiple Nintendogs wearing Mario, Luigi and Toad hats.

    Television screen showing multiple Nintendogs wearing Mario, Luigi and Toad hats.

  • Television screen showing a Nintendog and two cats wearing Mario, Luigi and Toad hats.

    Television screen showing a Nintendog and two cats wearing Mario, Luigi and Toad hats.

  • A Nintendog and cat wearing Mario and Luigi hats.

    A Nintendog and cat wearing Mario and Luigi hats.

  • A Nintendog wearing a Mario hat.

    A Nintendog wearing a Mario hat.

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.

  • Kapp'n in 3DS.

    Kapp'n in 3DS.

  • Kapp'n in Ultimate.

    Kapp'n in Ultimate.

  • Leilani in Ultimate.

    Leilani in Ultimate.

  • Leila in Ultimate.

    Leila in Ultimate.

  • Grams in Ultimate.

    Grams in Ultimate.

  • Tortimer in Ultimate.

    Tortimer in Ultimate.

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.

  • Zapdos in 3DS.

    Zapdos in 3DS.

  • Zapdos in Ultimate.

    Zapdos in Ultimate.

  • Yveltal in Ultimate.

    Yveltal in Ultimate.

  • Helioptile in Ultimate.

    Helioptile in Ultimate.

  • Emolga in Ultimate.

    Emolga in Ultimate.

  • Several Magnemite in Ultimate.

    Several Magnemite in Ultimate.

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.

  • Shaymin (Land Forme) in Ultimate.

    Shaymin (Land Forme) in Ultimate.

  • Shaymin (Sky Forme) in Ultimate.

    Shaymin (Sky Forme) in Ultimate.

  • Whimsicott in Ultimate.

    Whimsicott in Ultimate.

  • Milotic in Ultimate.

    Milotic in Ultimate.

Mute City (Ω form)[edit]

Main article: Mute City SNES

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

  • The Blue Falcon in Ultimate.

    The Blue Falcon in Ultimate.

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.

  • Red Bulborb in Wii U.

    Red Bulborb in Wii U.

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.

  • Mike, a Mii, flying with a Rocket Belt in Ultimate.

    Mike, a Mii, flying with a Rocket Belt in Ultimate.

  • Pierre, a Mii, flying with a Rocket Belt in Ultimate.

    Pierre, a Mii, flying with a Rocket Belt in Ultimate.

  • Giovanna, a Mii, flying with a Rocket Belt in Ultimate.

    Giovanna, a Mii, flying with a Rocket Belt in Ultimate.

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.

  • A close-up of Starship Mario, revealing Lubba and some Lumas, in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

    A close-up of Starship Mario, revealing Lubba and some Lumas, in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Mario Circuit[edit]

Main article: Mario Circuit

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

  • A Blue Toad filming the race on Mario Circuit in Ultimate.

    A Blue Toad filming the race on Mario Circuit in Ultimate.

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.

  • Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.

    Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.

  • Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.

    Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.

  • Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.

    Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.

  • Blathers in Ultimate.

    Blathers in Ultimate.

  • Blathers asleep in Ultimate.

    Blathers asleep in Ultimate.

  • Booker in Ultimate.

    Booker in Ultimate.

  • Brewster, alongside Phyllis, in Ultimate.

    Brewster, alongside Phyllis, in Ultimate.

  • Celeste in Ultimate.

    Celeste in Ultimate.

  • Celeste asleep in Ultimate.

    Celeste asleep in Ultimate.

  • Chip in Ultimate.

    Chip in Ultimate.

  • Copper in Ultimate.

    Copper in Ultimate.

  • Crazy Redd in Ultimate.

    Crazy Redd in Ultimate.

  • Don Resetti in Ultimate.

    Don Resetti in Ultimate.

  • Dr. Shrunk in Ultimate.

    Dr. Shrunk in Ultimate.

  • Frillard in Ultimate.

    Frillard in Ultimate.

  • Gracie in Ultimate.

    Gracie in Ultimate.

  • Gulliver in Ultimate.

    Gulliver in Ultimate.

  • Harriet in Ultimate.

    Harriet in Ultimate.

  • Joan in Ultimate.

    Joan in Ultimate.

  • Kaitlin in Ultimate.

    Kaitlin in Ultimate.

  • Katarina in Ultimate.

    Katarina in Ultimate.

  • Katie in Ultimate.

    Katie in Ultimate.

  • Kicks in Ultimate.

    Kicks in Ultimate.

  • K.K. Slider, alongside Blathers, in Ultimate.

    K.K. Slider, alongside Blathers, in Ultimate.

  • Labelle in Ultimate.

    Labelle in Ultimate.

  • Lloid in Ultimate.

    Lloid in Ultimate.

  • Lyle in Ultimate.

    Lyle in Ultimate.

  • Mabel in Ultimate.

    Mabel in Ultimate.

  • Mr. Resetti in Ultimate.

    Mr. Resetti in Ultimate.

  • Nat in Ultimate.

    Nat in Ultimate.

  • Pascal in Ultimate.

    Pascal in Ultimate.

  • Pelly in Ultimate.

    Pelly in Ultimate.

  • Pete in Ultimate.

    Pete in Ultimate.

  • Phineas in Ultimate.

    Phineas in Ultimate.

  • Phyllis in Ultimate.

    Phyllis in Ultimate.

  • Rover in Ultimate.

    Rover in Ultimate.

  • Sable in Ultimate.

    Sable in Ultimate.

  • Saharah in Ultimate.

    Saharah in Ultimate.

  • Serena in Ultimate.

    Serena in Ultimate.

  • Timmy/Tommy in Ultimate.

    Timmy/Tommy in Ultimate.

  • Tom Nook, in his Nook Cranny outfit, in Ultimate.

    Tom Nook, in his Nook Cranny outfit, in Ultimate.

  • Tom Nook, in his Nook 'n' Go outfit, in Ultimate.

    Tom Nook, in his Nook 'n' Go outfit, in Ultimate.

  • Tom Nook, in his Nookway outfit, in Ultimate.

    Tom Nook, in his Nookway outfit, in Ultimate.

  • Tom Nook, in his Nookington's outfit, in Ultimate.

    Tom Nook, in his Nookington's outfit, in Ultimate.

  • Tortimer in Ultimate.

    Tortimer in Ultimate.

  • Wendell in Ultimate.

    Wendell in Ultimate.

  • Wisp in Ultimate.

    Wisp in Ultimate.

  • Kapp'n's bus in Ultimate.

    Kapp'n's bus in Ultimate.

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.

  • Garchomp, Hydreigon, Axew, and Dragonite in Wii U.

    Garchomp, Hydreigon, Axew, and Dragonite in Wii U.

  • Infernape, Tepig, Blaziken, and Pyroar in Wii U.

    Infernape, Tepig, Blaziken, and Pyroar in Wii U.

  • Klinklang, Steelix, Scizor, and Honedge in Wii U.

    Klinklang, Steelix, Scizor, and Honedge in Wii U.

  • Honedge in Wii U.

    Honedge in Wii U.

  • Piplup, Wailord, Blastoise, and Clawitzer in Wii U.

    Piplup, Wailord, Blastoise, and Clawitzer in Wii U.

  • Garchomp, Hydreigon, Axew, and Dragonite in Ultimate.

    Garchomp, Hydreigon, Axew, and Dragonite in Ultimate.

  • Infernape, Tepig, Blaziken, and Pyroar in Ultimate.

    Infernape, Tepig, Blaziken, and Pyroar in Ultimate.

  • Klinklang, Steelix, Scizor, and Honedge in Ultimate.

    Klinklang, Steelix, Scizor, and Honedge in Ultimate.

  • Blastoise in Ultimate.

    Blastoise in Ultimate.

  • Piplup, Wailord, Blastoise, and Clawitzer in Ultimate.

    Piplup, Wailord, Blastoise, and Clawitzer in Ultimate.

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.

  • Pyoro in Ultimate.

    Pyoro in Ultimate.

  • Reporter John in Ultimate.

    Reporter John in Ultimate.

  • Sticker of 5-Volt in Wii U.

    Sticker of 5-Volt in Wii U.

  • Sticker of 18-Volt and drawing of Mona in Wii U.

    Sticker of 18-Volt and drawing of Mona in Wii U.

  • Drawing of Jimmy T. in Wii U.

    Drawing of Jimmy T. in Wii U.

  • Drawing of Young Cricket in Wii U.

    Drawing of Young Cricket in Wii U.

  • Sticker of Ashley in Ultimate.

    Sticker of Ashley in Ultimate.

  • Stickers of Spitz and Ana in Ultimate.

    Stickers of Spitz and Ana in Ultimate.

  • Sticker of 18-Volt in Ultimate.

    Sticker of 18-Volt in Ultimate.

  • Stickers of 9-Volt and Ana in Ultimate.

    Stickers of 9-Volt and Ana in Ultimate.

  • Drawing of Mona in Ultimate.

    Drawing of Mona in Ultimate.

  • Drawing of Penny in Ultimate.

    Drawing of Penny in Ultimate.

  • Drawing of Jimmy T. in Ultimate.

    Drawing of Jimmy T. in Ultimate.

Skyloft[edit]

Main article: Skyloft

Loftwings can be seen flying around.

  • A Brown Loftwing in Ultimate.

    A Brown Loftwing in Ultimate.

  • A Red Loftwing in Ultimate.

    A Red Loftwing in Ultimate.

  • A Blue Loftwing in Ultimate.

    A Blue Loftwing in Ultimate.

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.

  • Matt, a Mii, racing in Power Cruising in Ultimate.

    Matt, a Mii, racing in Power Cruising in Ultimate.

  • Miyu, a Mii, racing in Power Cruising in Ultimate.

    Miyu, a Mii, racing in Power Cruising in Ultimate.

  • Takumi, a Mii, racing in Power Cruising in Ultimate.

    Takumi, a Mii, racing in Power Cruising in Ultimate.

  • Tyrone, a Mii, racing in Power Cruising in Ultimate.

    Tyrone, a Mii, racing in Power Cruising in Ultimate.

  • Steve, a Mii, playing Frisbee Dog in Ultimate.

    Steve, a Mii, playing Frisbee Dog in Ultimate.

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.

  • Rocky, Flicky and Ricky in Ultimate.

    Rocky, Flicky and Ricky in Ultimate.

  • Picky and Cucky in Ultimate.

    Picky and Cucky in Ultimate.

  • Pocky in Ultimate.

    Pocky in Ultimate.

  • Pecky in Ultimate.

    Pecky in Ultimate.

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.

  • Mother Fairy and her fairies in Wii U.

    Mother Fairy and her fairies in Wii U.

  • Ms. Pac-Man in Ultimate.

    Ms. Pac-Man in Ultimate.

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.

  • The Bassist in Ultimate.

    The Bassist in Ultimate.

  • The Brass Player in Ultimate.

    The Brass Player in Ultimate.

  • The Drummer in Ultimate.

    The Drummer in Ultimate.

  • The Guitarist in Ultimate.

    The Guitarist in Ultimate.

  • Pauline in Ultimate.

    Pauline in Ultimate.

  • The musicians and Pauline in Ultimate.

    The musicians and Pauline in Ultimate.

  • Captain Toad in Ultimate.

    Captain Toad in Ultimate.

  • New Donkers in Ultimate.

    New Donkers in Ultimate.

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.

  • The Old Man in Ultimate.

    The Old Man in Ultimate.

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.

  • Judd and Li'l Judd in Ultimate.

    Judd and Li'l Judd in Ultimate.

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.

  • Dracula's shadow in Ultimate.

    Dracula's shadow in Ultimate.

  • Artwork of Medusa.

    Artwork of Medusa.

  • Medusa in Ultimate.

    Medusa in Ultimate.

  • Artwork of the Mummy.

    Artwork of the Mummy.

  • The Mummy in Ultimate.

    The Mummy in Ultimate.

  • Artwork of the Creature and Igor.

    Artwork of the Creature and Igor.

  • The duo in Ultimate.

    The duo in Ultimate.

  • Artwork of Death.

    Artwork of Death.

  • Death in Ultimate.

    Death in Ultimate.

  • Artwork of Carmilla.

    Artwork of Carmilla.

  • Carmilla in Ultimate.

    Carmilla in Ultimate.

  • Artwork of the Werewolf.

    Artwork of the Werewolf.

  • The Werewolf in Ultimate.

    The Werewolf 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.

  • Skull, Panther, Fox, Queen, and Noir in Ultimate.

    Skull, Panther, Fox, Queen, and Noir in Ultimate.

  • Morgana, in car form, in Ultimate.

    Morgana, in car form, in Ultimate.

  • Cracked screen showing Morgana in Ultimate.

    Cracked screen showing Morgana in Ultimate.

  • Cracked screen showing Teddie in Ultimate.

    Cracked screen showing Teddie in Ultimate.

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.

  • Liquid Metal Slime in Ultimate.

    Liquid Metal Slime in Ultimate.

  • Catacea, Tockle, and Slime in Ultimate.

    Catacea, Tockle, and Slime in Ultimate.

  • Slime in Ultimate.

    Slime in Ultimate.

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.

  • Gruntilda artwork from Ultimate.

    Gruntilda artwork from Ultimate.

  • Gruntilda in Ultimate.

    Gruntilda in Ultimate.

  • Mumbo Jumbo in Ultimate.

    Mumbo Jumbo in Ultimate.

  • Bottles artwork from Ultimate.

    Bottles artwork from Ultimate.

  • Bottles in Ultimate.

    Bottles in Ultimate.

  • Jinjos artwork from Ultimate.

    Jinjos artwork from Ultimate.

  • Jinjos in Ultimate.

    Jinjos in Ultimate.

  • Tooty artwork from Ultimate.

    Tooty artwork from Ultimate.

  • Tooty in Ultimate.

    Tooty in Ultimate.

  • Buzzbomb artwork from Ultimate.

    Buzzbomb artwork from Ultimate.

  • A Buzzbomb in Ultimate.

    A Buzzbomb in Ultimate.

King of Fighters Stadium[edit]

Main article: King of Fighters Stadium

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.

  • Andy Bogard in Ultimate.

    Andy Bogard in Ultimate.

  • Athena Asamiya in Ultimate.

    Athena Asamiya in Ultimate.

  • Billy Kane in Ultimate.

    Billy Kane in Ultimate.

  • Blue Mary in Ultimate.

    Blue Mary in Ultimate.

  • Chang Koehan in Ultimate.

    Chang Koehan in Ultimate.

  • Choi Bounge in Ultimate.

    Choi Bounge in Ultimate.

  • Clark Still in Ultimate.

    Clark Still in Ultimate.

  • Geese Howard in Ultimate.

    Geese Howard in Ultimate.

  • Goro Daimon in Ultimate.

    Goro Daimon in Ultimate.

  • Iori Yagami in Ultimate.

    Iori Yagami in Ultimate.

  • Joe Higashi in Ultimate.

    Joe Higashi in Ultimate.

  • Kim Kaphwan in Ultimate.

    Kim Kaphwan in Ultimate.

  • King in Ultimate.

    King in Ultimate.

  • Kyo Kusanagi in Ultimate.

    Kyo Kusanagi in Ultimate.

  • Ralf Jones in Ultimate.

    Ralf Jones in Ultimate.

  • Rock Howard in Ultimate.

    Rock Howard in Ultimate.

  • Ryo Sakazaki in Ultimate.

    Ryo Sakazaki in Ultimate.

  • Ryuji Yamazaki in Ultimate.

    Ryuji Yamazaki in Ultimate.

  • Tung Fu Rue in Ultimate.

    Tung Fu Rue in Ultimate.

  • Yuri Sakazaki in Ultimate.

    Yuri Sakazaki in Ultimate.

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.

  • Dimitri and Dedue in Ultimate.

    Dimitri and Dedue in Ultimate.

  • Ingrid in Ultimate.

    Ingrid in Ultimate.

  • Edelgard in Ultimate.

    Edelgard in Ultimate.

  • Dorothea in Ultimate.

    Dorothea in Ultimate.

  • Petra in Ultimate.

    Petra in Ultimate.

  • Claude in Ultimate.

    Claude in Ultimate.

  • Lorenz in Ultimate.

    Lorenz in Ultimate.

  • Hilda in Ultimate.

    Hilda in Ultimate.

  • Rhea in Ultimate.

    Rhea in Ultimate.

  • Seteth in Ultimate.

    Seteth in Ultimate.

  • Flayn in Ultimate.

    Flayn in Ultimate.

  • Gatekeeper in Ultimate.

    Gatekeeper in Ultimate.

  • The Pegasus Knight in Ultimate.

    The Pegasus Knight in Ultimate.

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.

  • Fans in Ultimate, next to the jumbotron displaying an image of Dr. Coyle.

    Fans in Ultimate, next to the jumbotron displaying an image of Dr. Coyle.

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.

  • Cow in Ultimate.

    Cow in Ultimate.

  • Sheep in Ultimate.

    Sheep in Ultimate.

  • Chicken in Ultimate.

    Chicken in Ultimate.

  • Plains Butcher Villager in Ultimate.

    Plains Butcher Villager in Ultimate.

  • Plains Farmer Villager in Ultimate.

    Plains Farmer Villager in Ultimate.

  • Snow Butcher Villager in Ultimate.

    Snow Butcher Villager in Ultimate.

  • Zombie in Ultimate.

    Zombie in Ultimate.

  • Enderman in Ultimate.

    Enderman in Ultimate.

  • Skeleton in Ultimate.

    Skeleton in Ultimate.

  • Spider in Ultimate.

    Spider in Ultimate.

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.

  • Nia in Ultimate.

    Nia in Ultimate.

  • Dromarch in Ultimate.

    Dromarch in Ultimate.

  • Tora in Ultimate.

    Tora in Ultimate.

  • Poppi α in Ultimate.

    Poppi α in Ultimate.

  • Mòrag in Ultimate.

    Mòrag in Ultimate.

  • Brighid in Ultimate.

    Brighid in Ultimate.

  • Zeke in Ultimate.

    Zeke in Ultimate.

  • Pandoria in Ultimate.

    Pandoria in Ultimate.

  • Goldmouth and the Maelstrom in Ultimate.

    Goldmouth and the Maelstrom in Ultimate.

  • Gormott in Ultimate.

    Gormott in Ultimate.

  • Uraya in Ultimate.

    Uraya in Ultimate.

  • Mor Ardain in Ultimate.

    Mor Ardain in Ultimate.

  • Genbu in Ultimate.

    Genbu in Ultimate.

  • Indol in Ultimate.

    Indol in Ultimate.

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.

  • Heihachi in Ultimate.

    Heihachi in Ultimate.

Trivia[edit]

See also[edit]


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Background characters
Super Smash Bros. Bronto Burt · Fly Guy · Green Koopa Troopa · King Dedede · Lakitu · Moltres · Ridley · Wolfen
Melee Banzai Bill · Bronto Burt · Fly Guy · Goomba · Green Koopa Troopa · King Dedede · Lakitu · Moon · Toad
Brawl Arwing · Banzai Bill · Boo · Chain Chomp · Great Fox · Kapp'n · K.K. Slider · Knuckles the Echidna · Lakitu · Miles "Tails" Prower · Polar Bear · Porky Statue · Red Bulborb · Timmy & Tommy · Tom Nook · Villager · Wolfen
for 3DS Bronto Burt · Bulborb · Chain Chomp · King Dedede · Knuckles · Mii · Nintendog · Tails · Toon Link · Viridi · Zapdos
for Wii U Arwing · Banzai Bill · Blastoise · Boo · Bronto Burt · Bulborb · Kapp'n · King Dedede · K.K. Slider · Lakitu · Lloid · Lumas · Mii · Mr. Resetti · Pikmin · Piplup · Scizor · Timmy & Tommy · Tom Nook · Villager · Wii Balance Board · Wolfen
Ultimate Ann Takamaki · Arwing · Banzai Bill · Blastoise · Boo · Bronto Burt · Bulborb · Chain Chomp · Dracula · Enderman · Fly Guys · Haru Okumura · Heihachi Mishima · Iori Yagami · Jinjo · Judd · Kapp'n · King Dedede · K.K. Slider · Knuckles · Lloid · Lumas · Makoto Niijima · Mii · Moltres · Moon · Morgana · Mr. Resetti · Nia · Nintendog · Pauline · Piplup · Polar Bear · Porky Statue · Ryo Sakazaki · Ryuji Sakamoto · Scizor · Slime · Tails · Teddie · Timmy & Tommy · Tom Nook · Toon Link · Villager · Viridi · Wii Balance Board · Wolfen · Yusuke Kitagawa · Zapdos · Zombie
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