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:''For fighter info, see [[Fox (SSB)]], [[Fox (SSBM)]], [[Fox (SSBB)]], [[Fox (SSB4)]], and [[Fox (SSBU)]].''
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{{Infobox Character General
|name         = Fox McCloud
|name = Fox McCloud
|image       = [[File:SFZ Fox McCloud.png|250px]]
|image = {{tabber|width=250px|title1=Zero|content1=[[File:SFZ Fox McCloud.png|x300px]]|title2=Command|content2=[[File:Fox Command.jpg|x300px]]|title3=64|content3=[[File:Fox Star Fox 64.jpg|x300px]]}}
|caption     = [[Image:StarFoxSymbol.svg|50px]]
|caption = [[File:StarFoxSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]
Official artwork of Fox from ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Zero}}''.
Official artworks of Fox from ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox 64}}'', ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Command}}'', and ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Zero}}''.
|firstgame   = ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox|game}}'' (1993)
|firstgame = ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox|game}}'' (1993)
|lastappearance= ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox 2}}'' (2017)
|lastappearance = ''{{s|lylatwiki|Starlink: Battle for Atlas}}'' (2018, Nintendo Switch)
|console     = Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|console = Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|homeworld   = [[Corneria]]
|homeworld = {{s|lylatwiki|Papetoon}}<ref>[https://kotaku.com/theres-a-lot-more-star-fox-in-starlink-than-we-expected-1829757249 There's A Lot More ''Star Fox'' In ''Starlink'' Than We Expected]</ref> (birthplace)<br>{{s|lylatwiki|Corneria}}<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20011207065519/http://www.starfox64.com/corneria.html Corneria at Star Fox 64.com]</ref> (surrogate homeworld)
|species     = Fox
|species = Fox
|gender       = Male
|gender = Male
|creator     = [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]
|creator = [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]<ref name=SF2>[https://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-classic/interview-star-fox-2 Star Fox & Star Fox 2 Developer Interview]</ref><br>Takaya Imamura<ref name=SF2/>
|artist       = Takaya Imamura
|artist = Takaya Imamura<ref name=SF2/>
|englishactor = Steve Malpass (''[[Melee]]'', in-ship only)<br/>Jim Walker (''[[Brawl]]'')<br/>Mike West (''[[SSB4]]'')
|voiceactor = Shinobu Satouchi (''[[SSB]]''/''Melee'' in-game)
|japanactor   = Shinobu Satouchi (''[[SSB]]'' and ''Melee'')<br/>Kenji Nojima (''Brawl'' and ''SSB4'')
|englishactor = Steve Malpass ([[Adventure Mode (SSBM)|''Melee'' cutscenes]]/[[Corneria]] and [[Venom]] smash taunt)<br/>Jim Walker (''[[Brawl]]''/[[Lylat Cruise]] smash taunt)<br/>Mike West (''[[SSB4]]''/''[[Ultimate]]'')
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|japanactor = Shinobu Satouchi (''Melee'' cutscenes/Corneria and Venom smash taunt)<br/>{{s|wikipedia|Kenji Nojima}} (''Brawl''/''SSB4''/Lylat Cruise smash taunt)<br>{{s|wikipedia|Takashi Ōhara}} (''Ultimate'')
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|interwikiname = Lylat Wiki
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'''Fox McCloud''' ({{ja|フォックス・マクラウド|Fokkusu Makuraudo}}, ''Fox McCloud'') is the main protagonist from the {{uv|Star Fox}} series and leader of the Star Fox team. The son of James McCloud, Fox is an expert pilot and has saved the Lylat System from numerous threats. He has appeared in all of the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' games. His voice actor in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' is Shinobu Satouchi during the fights, and Steve Malpass during the cutscenes in [[Adventure Mode]] and the [[Star Fox Smash Taunt]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', he is voiced by Jim Walker and Kenji Nojima. However, in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', his voice actor was replaced by his voice from ''Star Fox 64'' and its 3DS remake, Mike West.
'''Fox McCloud''' ({{ja|フォックス・マクラウド|Fokkusu Makuraudo}}, ''Fox McCloud'') is the main protagonist from the {{uv|Star Fox}} series and leader of the Star Fox team. The son of James McCloud, Fox is an expert pilot and has saved the Lylat System from numerous threats. As a member of the "[[Fighter#"Perfect-attendance crew"|perfect-attendance crew]]", Fox has been featured as a playable character throughout the entire [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'']] series. His voice actor in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' is Shinobu Satouchi during the fights, and Steve Malpass during the cutscenes in [[Adventure Mode]] and the [[Star Fox Smash Taunt]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', he is voiced by Jim Walker and Kenji Nojima. However, in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', his voice actor was replaced by his voice from ''Star Fox 64'' and its 3DS remake, Mike West.


==Character description==
==Origin==
[[File:Fox Second.jpg|thumb|left|Official artwork of Fox from ''Star Fox 64'', which directly inspired his design in ''[[Super Smash Bros.|Smash 64]]'' and ''[[Melee]]''.]]
Fox McCloud made his appearance in ''{{h1|Star Fox|Games}}'' (''Starwing'' in PAL regions) for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993. Fox is the son of James McCloud, renowned pilot and leader of the original Star Fox team. He also has a mother, who he has been estranged from following the death of James. <ref>https://www.ndw.jp/starfox-game-230221/</ref> Wanting to follow in his father's footsteps, Fox joins a pilot's academy as a teenager. Around this time, team Star Fox is hired to investigate the planet [[Venom]] after rumors of Andross returning. However, team member {{s|lylatwiki|Pigma Dengar}} betrayed the team, and James was presumed to be killed by Andross. The final member, [[Peppy Hare]], managed to escape to warn the galaxy about Andross and tell Fox that his father is gone. Seeking to avenge his father, Fox formed a new Star Fox team, which consisted of himself, Peppy, [[Falco Lombardi]], and [[Slippy Toad]]. Fox would lead his team through the Lylat System to save it from the evil [[Andross]]. At the end of ''Star Fox 64'' (''Lylat Wars'' in PAL regions), a retelling of the original Star Fox, Fox independently fought and killed Andross at the end of the adventure.
Fox McCloud made his appearance in ''{{h1|Star Fox|Games}}'' (''Starwing'' in PAL regions) for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993. The leader of the Star Fox team, Fox led his team through the Lylat System to save it from the evil [[Andross]]. The game was tremendously successful and has led to several sequels.


Though the sequel to Star Fox was canceled (when the game was nearly finished), Fox McCloud would return in the [[Nintendo 64]] smash hit ''[[Star Fox 64]]'' (''Lylat Wars'' in PAL regions) which revealed some key details about Fox's past in this 'updated' Star Fox. Fox McCloud's father, James McCloud, who was renowned as one of the greatest pilots of his time, was the leader of the original Star Fox team. Upon investigating the planet [[Venom]], James was presumed killed by Andross. Seeking to avenge his father, Fox McCloud formed a new Star Fox team which consisted of [[Falco Lombardi]], [[Peppy Hare]] (who was a member of the original team), and [[Slippy Toad]]. At the end of ''Star Fox 64'', Fox independently fought and killed Andross at the end of the adventure.
Although ''Star Fox 2'' was completely finished, it was canceled because of the [[Nintendo 64]]'s impending launch and said system being more cost-effective in regard to developing polygonal games.<ref name=SF2>[https://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-classic/interview-star-fox-2 Star Fox & Star Fox 2 Developer Interview]</ref>


After this, Fox McCloud would be featured in his first fighting game in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' and has appeared in every installment of the series since.
Fox would then be featured in ''Star Fox Adventures''. Initially sent on a mission to survey a disturbance reported on Dinosaur Planet, he eventually gets wrapped up in stopping a plot involving an insurrection of the planet by {{s|lylatwiki|General Scales}}, and later Andross. Fox is joined by dinosaur prince Tricky and [[Krystal]], the latter would officially join the Star Fox team and replace Peppy as a pilot.


Fox would then be featured again in ''Star Fox Adventures'' with a new Star Fox member, [[Krystal]], which was a departure from the original ''Star Fox'' games as it was more of an action/adventure game, which saw Fox rescuing Dinosaur Planet from (unknown at the time) Andross who was seeking to revive himself after the Star Fox team became a pale shadow of its former self. After this, Fox would return in ''Star Fox Assault'', which saw a reinvigorated Star Fox team saving the galaxy from a new threat called the Aparoids. A year later, Fox would return in ''Star Fox Command''. A few years later, Fox returns in the Nintendo 3DS remake of ''Star Fox 64''. Five years after the release of the Nintendo 3DS remake of ''Star Fox 64'', Fox and his team return in the Wii U game, ''Star Fox Zero''.
In ''Star Fox Assault'', Fox once again leads his team to save the galaxy, this time from the {{s|lylatwiki|Aparoids}}. The relationship between Fox and Krystal slowly bloomed into love, which concerned Fox as he was afraid to lose another loved one. He decided to let Krystal go from the team. By the events of ''Star Fox Command'', the team had fallen apart and unoffically disbanded. However, the Anglar empire invades the Lylat system and Fox has to get whoever he can to help him fight the empire off. Depending on the actions of the player throughout the game, Fox will either go against the army alone, team up with one or more of his former teammates, look for Wolf and team up with him, get back together with Krystal and have a child with her, drive Krystal away again, or abandon his former life and become a G-Zero racer instead.
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==In ''Super Smash Bros.''==
Fox has been compared to {{iw|wikipedia|Luke Skywalker}} of the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Star Wars}}'' franchise several times, including Nintendo Player's Guide for ''Assault''. Fox is an overall vigorous and loyal bellwether who is often depicted as outspoken and righteous in his actions, putting the wellbeing of the innocent above all else and willing do anything that allows him to complete his mission, particularly in ''Adventures'' which shows him as a professional and decisive mercenary. Albeit scarcely of a cocky rogue with a propensity to disregard rules and regulations (and to repine if he is not being paid enough), he is ultimately, according to ''Star Fox Adventures'', "pure of heart", and is very protective of his friends. Fox's countenance is always either a stoic look or cocky smile. Fox likes to be in control of the situation at all times and becomes uncomfortable to the point of complaining when things do not go according to plan. This can be seen in ''Adventures'', where he expresses disappointment when General Pepper forbids him from bringing a blaster to a mission. Despite his reputation as a confident leader, Fox does have secret insecurities about not living up to his father. Still, he managed to save the galaxy several times and learned to trust himself over time.
[[File:Fox SSB.png|thumb|left|Official artwork of Fox in ''Super Smash Bros.'']]
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
===As a playable character===
===As a playable character===
{{Main|Fox (SSB)}}
{{Main|Fox (SSB)}}
Fox McCloud appears in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' as one of the starting eight playable characters. He is based off his appearance in ''Star Fox 64''. Fox McCloud is a nimble and fast character. His [[neutral special move]] is the [[Blaster (Fox)|Blaster]], which sends one powerful energy beam at his opponents. His [[up special]] is the [[Fire Fox]] which envelops Fox in flames and sends him flying in any direction. His [[down special]] is the {{H1|Reflector|Fox's version}}, which serves as both an offensive and defensive move (it reflects any projectiles that come in contact with it). Fox ranks 4th on the [[tier list]].
[[File:Fox SSB.png|thumb|left|Official artwork of Fox from ''Super Smash Bros.'']]
Fox McCloud's debut as one of the four characters chosen by Masahiro Sakurai for the proof-of-concept of ''Super Smash Bros.'' as a crossover party-fighting game, along with [[Mario]], [[Donkey Kong]], and [[Samus Aran]].
 
He appears in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' as one of the starting eight playable characters. He is based off his appearance in ''Star Fox 64''. Fox McCloud is a nimble and fast character. His [[neutral special move]] is the [[Blaster Shot]], which sends one powerful energy beam at his opponents. His [[up special]] is the [[Fire Fox]] which envelops Fox in flames and sends him flying in any direction. His [[down special]] is the {{H1|Reflector|Fox's version}}, which serves as both an offensive and defensive move (it reflects any projectiles that come in contact with it). Fox ranks 4th on the [[tier list]].


In-game description:
In-game description:
:''Following his dead father's footsteps as the young leader of the Star Fox Team, Fox McCloud's piloting of the super-high-performance combat ship ARWING for the Lylat System is still fresh in our memories. His one weakness may be his difficulty earning the trust of his teammates.''
:''Following his dead father's footsteps as the young leader of the Star Fox Team, Fox McCloud's piloting of the super-high-performance combat ship ARWING for the Lylat System is still fresh in our memories. His one weakness may be his difficulty earning the trust of his teammates.''
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:Works:
:Works:
:*''[[Star Fox]]'' (''Starwing'' (PAL)) (SNES)
:*''[[Star Fox]]'' (''Starwing'' (PAL)) (SNES)
:*''[[Star Fox 64]]'' (''Lylat Wars'' (PAL)) ([[N64]])
:*''[[Star Fox 64]]'' (''Lylat Wars'' (PAL)) ([[N64]])
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===In single-player===
===In single-player===
In the game's single-player mode, Fox is fought on the third stage, the battle being on his "home stage", [[Sector Z]].
In the game's single-player mode, Fox is fought on the third stage, the battle being on his "home stage", [[Sector Z]].
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==In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
===As a playable character===
===As a playable character===
{{Main|Fox (SSBM)}}
{{Main|Fox (SSBM)}}
[[File:Fox SSBM.jpg|120px|right|thumb|Fox, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]] Fox McCloud returns in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', retaining his role as a starting playable character. He is based on his appearance in ''Star Fox 64''. His moveset has not changed much, though his blaster has changed. The blaster will not cause his enemies to [[flinch]], but he can now rapid-fire his blaster without having to recharge it. His new [[side special move]] is the [[Fox Illusion]] which causes Fox to rush ahead in a blur and can be used as a recovery move. He is currently ranked 1st on the tier list due to countless shine techniques (such as the [[shine spike]] which can easily gimp characters, and the [[waveshine]] which can combo and rack up damage), and amazing matchups, lacking any negative ones.
[[File:Fox SSBM.jpg|180px|thumb|Fox, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]] Fox McCloud returns in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', retaining his role as a starting playable character. He is based on his appearance in ''Star Fox 64''. His moveset has not changed much, but his blaster has been given new properties to be faster but with no [[flinch]]ing power. His [[side special move]] is the [[Fox Illusion]], which causes Fox to rush ahead in a blur and can be used as a recovery move. He is currently ranked 1st on the tier list due to countless shine techniques (such as the [[shine spike]] which can easily gimp characters, and the [[waveshine]] which can combo and rack up damage), and amazing matchups, lacking any negative ones.
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===In single-player===
===In single-player===
In ''Melee'''s [[Adventure Mode]], Fox is fought on the [[Corneria]] stage. After he is beaten, the player will then have to battle Fox again, this time with back-up from his wingmen. However, if Fox is beaten quickly and has unlocked [[Falco (SSBM)|Falco]], the player will battle Falco instead of Fox.
In ''Melee''{{'}}s [[Adventure Mode]], Fox is fought on the [[Corneria]] stage. After he is beaten, the player will then have to battle Fox again, this time with back-up from his wingmen. However, if Fox is beaten quickly and has unlocked {{SSBM|Falco}}, the player will battle Falco instead of Fox.


Fox is featured in the following [[event match]]es:
Fox is featured in the following [[event match]]es:
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*'''[[Event 43: Birds of Prey]]''': As Fox, the player faces Falco and Captain Falcon on the [[Big Blue]] stage (friendly fire turned off).
*'''[[Event 43: Birds of Prey]]''': As Fox, the player faces Falco and Captain Falcon on the [[Big Blue]] stage (friendly fire turned off).


===[[Trophy|Trophies]]===
===Trophies===
{{main|List of SSBM trophies (Star Fox series)}}
Fox, as a playable character, is given three trophies. His normal trophy is acquired by beating the Classic mode with Fox on any difficulty, and Fox's Smash Red and Smash Blue trophies are acquired the same way by beating the Adventure and All-Star modes, respectively.
Fox, as a playable character, is given three trophies. His normal trophy is acquired by beating the Classic mode with Fox on any difficulty, and Fox's Smash Red and Smash Blue trophies are acquired the same way by beating the Adventure and All-Star modes, respectively.


His Classic mode trophy reads:
{{Trophy
|name=Fox McCloud
|image=Fox Trophy Melee.png
|mode=Classic
|desc=Fox McCloud is the leader of a band of adventurers-for-hire known as Star Fox. Fox and his fellow pilots Peppy, Slippy, and Falco patrol the Lylat system in their mother ship, the Great Fox. From the cockpit of his Arwing, Fox leads the ceaseless pursuit of the evil scientist Andross, who doomed Fox's father.
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|game1=Star Fox|release1=3/93}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|game1=Starwing}}
|game=Melee
}}
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;Fox
{{Trophy
:''Fox McCloud is the leader of a band of adventurers-for-hire known as Star Fox. Fox and his fellow pilots Peppy, Slippy, and Falco patrol the Lylat system in their mother ship, the Great Fox. From the cockpit of his Arwing, Fox leads the ceaseless pursuit of the evil scientist Andross, who doomed Fox's father.''
|name=Fox McCloud
:*''Star Fox'', (''Starwing'' (PAL)) 03/93 (N64)
|image=Fox Trophy (Smash).png
|mode=Adventure
|desc=Fox is among the quickest and nimblest of the Smash Bros. characters. His speed is offset by low firepower, however, and he's better at one-on-one fights than melees with multiple foes. His Blaster is unique: it does damage, but it doesn't make enemies flinch. His Fox Illusion is best used as a surprise attack.
|gamelist=:B: Blaster
:Smash B: Fox Illusion
|game=Melee
}}
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<center>
{{Trophy
<gallery>
|name=Fox McCloud
File:Fox Trophy Melee.png|Fox's Classic Mode trophy, using his N64 model
|image=Fox Trophy (Smash 2).png
File:Fox Trophy (Smash).png|Fox's Smash [Adventure Mode] trophy
|mode=All Star
File:Fox Trophy (Smash 2).png|Fox's Smash [All-Star Mode] trophy
|desc=Fox falls quickly, so he's a tough target to strike from below; however, this advantage can work against him when he goes flying sideways. You can use the Control Stick to set the direction of the Fire Fox technique while it's charging up. On a side note, Fox is also much lighter than he was in the N64 Super Smash Bros. game.
</gallery>
|gamelist=:Up & B: Fire Fox
</center>
:Down & B: Reflector
|game=Melee
}}
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==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
===As a playable character===
{{Main|Fox (SSBB)}}
{{Main|Fox (SSBB)}}
[[File:Fox SSBB.jpg|140px|right|thumb|Fox, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]Fox McCloud is a starting playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. His design is a mix between his ''Star Fox Assault'' and ''Star Fox Command'' appearances, but his fur has the color scheme from ''Star Fox 64''. It is also the first ''Super Smash Bros.'' game where Fox's eyes are their proper color (green). His special moves are unchanged. Fox additionally now has a [[Final Smash]], in which he summons the [[Landmaster]] tank.  Fox gets in and the player directly controls the tank to hover, fire shots, roll, and move. The tank is treated like a platform, so characters can actually stand on top of the tank.
[[File:Fox SSBB.jpg|180px|thumb|Fox, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]Fox McCloud is a starting playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. His design is a mix between his ''Star Fox Assault'' and ''Star Fox Command'' appearances, but his fur has its color scheme from ''Star Fox 64'', and his jacket, belt and boots having an original design, along with the addition of an infrared scope and his reflector is now a device on his belt. It is also the first ''Super Smash Bros.'' game where Fox's eyes are their proper color (green). His special moves are unchanged. Fox additionally now has a [[Final Smash]], in which he summons the [[Landmaster]] tank.  Fox gets in and the player directly controls the tank to hover, fire shots, roll, and move. The tank is treated like a platform, so characters can actually stand on top of the tank.


Jim Walker, his ''Star Fox Assault'' voice actor, voices Fox in English; while by proxy, his new Japanese voice actor Kenji Nojima voices him in Japanese by that proxy as well.
Jim Walker, his ''Star Fox Assault'' voice actor, voices Fox in English; while by proxy, his new Japanese voice actor Kenji Nojima voices him in Japanese.


Fox was [[nerf]]ed in ''Brawl'', but is still relatively high on the tier list - ranking 15th place in C tier.
Fox was [[nerf]]ed in ''Brawl'', but is still relatively high on the tier list - ranking 15th place in C tier.


===Trophy info===
===Trophies===
''The leader of the commando unit for hire known as Star Fox. He uses both the team's mother ship, the Great Fox, and his personal Arwing fighter to challenge the evil scientist Andross. He made his name as an ace pilot but has lately shown himself also to be an adventurer with a knack for hand-to-hand combat.''
{{main|List of SSBB trophies (Star Fox series)}}
{{Trophy
|name=Fox
|image=Fox - Brawl Trophy.png
|desc=The leader of the commando unit for hire known as Star Fox. He uses both the team's mother ship, the Great Fox, and his personal Arwing fighter to challenge the evil scientist Andross. He made his name as an ace pilot but has lately shown himself also to be an adventurer with a knack for hand-to-hand combat.
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Star Fox|console2=DS|game2=Star Fox Command}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Starwing|console2=DS|game2=Star Fox Command}}
|game=Brawl
}}
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*''Star Fox'' (''Starwing'' (PAL)) (N64)
{{Trophy
*''Star Fox: Command'' (NDS)
|name=Fox (Assault)
===Fox (Assault)===
|image=Fox (Assault) - Brawl Trophy.png
''The leader of the one and only Star Fox team. Fox McCloud has superb battle skills and is an expert pilot of both the Arwing and Landmaster. In on-foot battles, Fox starts with a blaster and continues on with four other types of weapons as he fights through the Aparoids. Fox also demonstrates his skills in air combat using the plasma cannons on the Arwing.''
|desc=The leader of the one and only Star Fox team. Fox McCloud has superb battle skills and is an expert pilot of both the Arwing and Landmaster. In on-foot battles, Fox starts with a blaster and continues on with four other types of weapons as he fights through the Aparoids. Fox also demonstrates his skills in air combat using the plasma cannons on the Arwing.
 
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=Star Fox: Assault}}
*''Star Fox: Assault'' (GameCube)
|game=Brawl
 
}}
<center>
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<gallery>
File:Fox - Brawl Trophy.png|Main trophy
File:Fox (Assault) - Brawl Trophy.png|Trophy based on his ''[[lylatwiki:Star Fox: Assault|Star Fox: Assault]]'' model
</gallery>
</center>


===Stickers===
===Stickers===
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! Game
! Effect
! Effect
! Character(s)
! Fighter(s)
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|-
| {{s|lylatwiki|Fox}}
| {{s|lylatwiki|Fox}}
| ''[[Star Fox 64]]''
| ''[[Star Fox 64]]''
| {{SortKey|AttackEnergy+018}}{{TypeIcon|Energy}} Attack +18
| {{SortKey|AttackEnergy+018}}{{TypeIcon|Energy}} Attack +18
| {{SortKey|Fox Falco Wolf}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Falco|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Wolf|g=SSBB|s=16px}}
| {{StickerHead|Fox|Falco|Wolf}}
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|-
| {{s|lylatwiki|Fox}}
| {{s|lylatwiki|Fox}}
| ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Adventures}}''
| ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Adventures}}''
| {{SortKey|AttackArmLeg+015}}{{TypeIcon|Hand|l=Arm}}{{TypeIcon|Foot|l=Leg}} Attack +15
| {{SortKey|AttackArmLeg+015}}{{TypeIcon|Hand|l=Arm}}{{TypeIcon|Foot|l=Leg}} Attack +15
| {{SortKey|Fox Falco Wolf}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Falco|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Wolf|g=SSBB|s=16px}}
| {{StickerHead|Fox|Falco|Wolf}}
|-
|-
| {{s|lylatwiki|Fox}}
| {{s|lylatwiki|Fox}}
| ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Command}}''
| ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Command}}''
| {{SortKey|AttackTail+018}}{{TypeIcon|Tail}} Attack +18
| {{SortKey|AttackTail+018}}{{TypeIcon|Tail}} Attack +18
| {{SortKey|Fox}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBB|s=16px}}
| {{Head|Fox|g=SSBB|s=16px}}
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|-
| {{s|lylatwiki|Fox}}
| {{s|lylatwiki|Fox}}
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| ''[[Star Fox: Assault]]''
| ''[[Star Fox: Assault]]''
| {{SortKey|AttackEnergy+033}}{{TypeIcon|Energy}} Attack +33
| {{SortKey|AttackEnergy+033}}{{TypeIcon|Energy}} Attack +33
| {{SortKey|Fox Falco Wolf}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Falco|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Wolf|g=SSBB|s=16px}}
| {{StickerHead|Fox|Falco|Wolf}}
|}
|}
{{StickerPicBox|Fox|Star Fox 64}}
{{StickerPicBox|Fox|Star Fox 64}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
===As a playable character===
{{Main|Fox (SSB4)}}
{{Main|Fox (SSB4)}}
[[File:Fox SSB4.png|thumb|right|Fox, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.]]
[[File:Fox SSB4.png|thumb|Fox, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.]]
[[File:DLC Costume Fox Outfit.jpg|thumb|right|{{SSB4|Mii Gunner}}s dressed as Fox.]]
Fox was confirmed as a playable character during the [[E3]] 2013 [[Nintendo Direct]]. Like his appearance in ''Brawl'', Fox's appearance is primarily based on ''Star Fox Command'', but he appears to have higher quality fur visuals, similar to Donkey Kong. Contrary to his appearance, Mike West, his ''Star Fox 64'' and ''Star Fox 64 3D'' English voice actor, now voices Fox. However he is still voiced by Steve Malpass in Corneria and Jim Walker in Lylat Cruise.


Fox was confirmed as a playable character during the [[E3]] 2013 [[Nintendo Direct]]. Like his appearance in ''Brawl'', Fox's appearance is primarily based on ''Star Fox Command'', but he appears to have higher quality fur visuals, similar to Donkey Kong. Contrary to his appearance, Mike West, his ''Star Fox 64'' and ''Star Fox 64 3D'' English voice actor, now voices Fox. However, he is still voiced by Steve Malpass in Corneria and Jim Walker in Lylat Cruise.
Fox was slightly [[nerf]]ed from ''Brawl'' to ''Smash 4'', with weakened finishers, increased [[lag]] on his aerials, and the removal of [[auto-canceling]] with his Blaster. Yet, to compensate, his recovery options were improved, with [[Fox Illusion]] no longer leaving him [[helpless]], and [[Fire Fox]] gaining more distance. He also benefits from ''Smash 4'''s general changes, such as the removal of [[hitstun canceling]] and [[chain-grab]]bing. Fox still retains his key strengths from past games, and thus ranks 7th out of 55 on the ''Smash 4'' [[tier list]] (being tied with {{SSB4|Sonic}}), having noteworthy representation and results in tournaments.
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===As a costume===
[[File:DLC Costume Fox Outfit.jpg|thumb|left|{{SSB4|Mii Gunner}}s dressed as Fox.]]
Outside of his role as a playable character, Fox's design serves as the basis of a [[downloadable content]] [[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Wave 4|costume]] for {{SSB4|Mii Gunner}}s. The costume is based on Fox's appearance in ''Star Fox 64 3D''.
Outside of his role as a playable character, Fox's design serves as the basis of a [[downloadable content]] [[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Wave 4|costume]] for {{SSB4|Mii Gunner}}s. The costume is based on Fox's appearance in ''Star Fox 64 3D''.
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Fox was slightly [[nerf]]ed from ''Brawl'' to ''Smash 4'', with weakened finishers, increased [[lag]] on his aerials, and the removal of [[auto-canceling]] with his Blaster. Yet, to compensate, his recovery options were improved, with [[Fox Illusion]] no longer leaving him [[helpless]], and [[Fire Fox]] gaining more distance. He also benefits from ''Smash 4'''s general changes, such as the removal of [[hitstun]] canceling and [[chain-grab]]bing. Fox still retains his key strengths from past games, and thus ranks 7th out of 55 on the ''Smash 4'' [[tier list]] (being tied with {{SSB4|Sonic}}), having noteworthy representation and results in tournaments.
===Trophies===
{{main|List of SSB4 trophies (Star Fox series)}}
{{Trophy
|name=Fox
|image-3ds=FoxTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=FoxTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-3ds-ntsc=Fox is the leader of the mercenary unit Star Fox, often enlisted to defeat the evil Andross. His piloting skills are top notch, but in Smash Bros. he brings speed and fast attacks to the battle. His Reflector move allows him to turn projectile attacks against his foes, increasing their power for a punishing blow.
|desc-wiiu-ntsc=Fox McCloud is the leader of the mercenary flight team, Star Fox, often enlisted to defeat the evil Andross. His piloting skills are top notch, but in Smash Bros. his strength is sheer speed. His Reflector move allows him to turn projectile attacks against his foes, increasing their power for a punishing blow.
|desc-pal=Leader of the Star Fox team, Fox is a skilled pilot with a strong sense of justice. In this game, he's quick on his feet and can use his speed to toy with opponents, attacking relentlessly and giving them no room to breathe. Even if they try to attack him from afar with projectiles, his Reflector move just sends them flying right back!
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Star Fox|release1=03/1993|console2=N64|game2=Star Fox 64|release2=07/1997}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Starwing|release1=06/1993|console2=N64|game2=Lylat Wars|release2=10/1997}}
}}
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{{Trophy
|name=Fox (Alt.)
|image-3ds=FoxAltTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=FoxAltTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-ntsc=Fox is at home in the air, and many of his moves, like his up smash, Flip Kick, will send foes up there. It's great for KO'ing a damaged opponent. Another handy move is his up special Fire Fox. The flames that surround Fox deal damage to nearby foes, and you can launch yourself in any direction once charged.
|desc-pal=The Flip Kick that Fox does for his upward smash can really send foes flying. It's well worth pulling out this attack in combos against airborne opponents. Try following it up with his red-hot Fire Fox special to hammer them repeatedly. The fact that you can fly in any direction with this move is a real bonus too!
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Star Fox|release1=03/1993|console2=N64|game2=Star Fox 64|release2=07/1997}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Starwing|release1=06/1993|console2=N64|game2=Lylat Wars|release2=10/1997}}
}}
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===Trophies===
{{Trophy
:'''Fox'''
|name=Fox (Assault)
:{{Flag|North America}} ''Fox is the leader of the mercenary unit Star Fox, often enlisted to defeat the evil Andross. His piloting skills are top notch, but in Smash Bros. he brings speed and fast attacks to the battle. His Reflector move allows him to turn projectile attacks against his foes, increasing their power for a punishing blow.''
|image=FoxAssaultTrophyWiiU.png
:{{Flag|Europe}} ''Leader of the Star Fox team, Fox is a skilled pilot with a strong sense of justice. In this game, he's quick on his feet and can use his speed to toy with opponents, attacking relentlessly and giving them no room to breathe. Even if they try to attack him from afar with projectiles, his Reflector move just sends them flying right back!''
|desc=When Andrew Oikonny and the remnants of his uncle Andross's army use guerilla tactics to stage a rebellion, the Cornerian forces find themselves under a lot of pressure. Fox and his unit arrive to save the day, only to encounter an even greater threat. Can Fox handle the incoming assault from this mysterious new foe?
{{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Star Fox (03/1993)|console2=N64|game2=Star Fox 64 (07/1997)}}
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=Star Fox: Assault|release1=02/2005}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=Star Fox: Assault|release1=04/2005}}
|game=ssb4-wiiu
}}
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:'''Fox (Alt.)'''
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
:{{Flag|North America}} ''Fox is at home in the air, and many of his moves, like his up smash, Flip Kick, will send foes up there. It's great for KO'ing a damaged opponent. Another handy move is his up special Fire Fox. The flames that surround Fox deal damage to nearby foes, and you can launch yourself in any direction once charged.''
===As a playable character===
:{{Flag|Europe}} ''The Flip Kick that Fox does for his upward smash can really send foes flying. It's well worth pulling out this attack in combos against airborne opponents. Try following it up with his red-hot Fire Fox special to hammer them repeatedly. The fact that you an fly in any direction with this move is a real bonus too!
{{Main|Fox (SSBU)}}
{{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Star Fox (03/1993)|console2=N64|game2=Star Fox 64 (07/1997)}}
[[File:Fox SSBU.png|thumb|Fox, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
Fox returns as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. His design is now based on his appearance from ''Star Fox Zero'', but his boots once again have an original design. He has [[Team Star Fox|a new Final Smash]] which involves an Arwing strike with his Star Fox Team. Mike West returns again as Fox's voice.
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:'''Fox (Assault)'''
===As a costume===
:''When Andrew Oikonny and the remnants of his uncle Andross's army use guerilla tactics to stage a rebellion, the Cornerian forces find themselves under a lot of pressure. Fox and his unit arrive to save the day, only to encounter an even greater threat. Can Fox handle the incoming assault from this mysterious new foe?''
Fox's outfit from the previous game returns, now being unlockable from the Vault shop.
{{Trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=Star Fox: Assault (02/2005)}}


===Spirits===
====Fighter spirit====
<center>
<center>
<gallery>
<gallery>
FoxTrophy3DS.png|Classic (3DS)
SSBU spirit Fox McCloud.png|382. '''''Fox McCloud'''''
FoxTrophyWiiU.png|Classic (Wii U)
FoxAllStarTrophy3DS.png|Alt. (3DS)
FoxAltTrophyWiiU.png|Alt. (Wii U)
FoxAssaultTrophyWiiU.png|Fox (Assault)
</gallery>
</gallery>
</center>
</center>
====Support spirit====
{|class="wikitable"
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Class !! Cost !! Ability !! Series
|-
| 393 || {{SpiritTableName|Walker}} || ★★ || 1 || Ray Gun Equipped || ''Star Fox'' Series
|}


{{Clear}}
==In other languages==
{{Langtable
|ja={{ja|フォックス|Fokkusu}}, ''Fox''
|en=Fox
|fr=Fox
|de=Fox
|it=Fox
|es=Fox
|zh={{rollover|火狐|Huǒhú|?}}, ''Fox''
|ko={{rollover|폭스|Pokseu|?}}, ''Fox''
|nl=Fox
|ru={{rollover|Фокс|Foks|?}}
|pt=Fox
}}


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
==Trivia==
[[File:Fox_SSBU.png|thumb|right|Fox, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
*Fox and [[Pikachu]] are the only characters who have been at the top of a tier list before, and are currently ranked at least in the upper portion of the mid-tier in established tier lists of every game in the series.
===As a playable character===
**Fox is the second character in the series to ever be ranked in SS tier, after [[Meta Knight]].
{{Main|Fox (SSBU)}}
*Fox is the only member of the "[[Veteran#"Perfect-attendance crew"|perfect-attendance crew]]" to receive entirely new voice clips in every installment in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.
Fox returns as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. He is now based off his appearance from ''Star Fox Zero''. He has a new [[Final Smash]] which involves an Arwing strike.
**He is also the only playable member of the ''Star Fox'' cast to have never had a voice actor specific to a ''Smash'' game.
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*In the official one-shot manga ''[[The Nintendo All-Stars Free-For-All! Smash Brothers]]'', Fox assumes the role of a henchman to Phantom X, the main antagonist of the manga. He, along with [[Link]] and [[Samus Aran]], decided to create these alter egos so the other characters can stop bickering and unite as friends against a common enemy.


==Trivia==
==References==
*Fox is one of few characters to change his designs in different games, the others being [[Falco]], [[Zelda]] and [[Ganondorf]].
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*Fox and [[Pikachu]] are the only characters who are currently ranked at least upper-mid tier in tier lists of every game in the series, and that have also been at the top of a tier list before.
*Fox is the only {{uv|Star Fox}} representative to remain a starter in all of his appearances.
*Fox is the only character who appeared on the front cover of the original ''Smash Bros.'' to be missing from the front covers of ''SSB4''.


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Latest revision as of 00:20, June 22, 2024

For fighter info, see Fox (SSB), Fox (SSBM), Fox (SSBB), Fox (SSB4), and Fox (SSBU).
"Fox" redirects here. For the Persona 5 character who uses Fox as a codename, see Yusuke Kitagawa.
Fox McCloud
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Fox Command.jpg
Fox Star Fox 64.jpg

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Official artworks of Fox from Star Fox 64, Star Fox Command, and Star Fox Zero.

Universe Star Fox
Debut Star Fox (1993)
Smash Bros. appearances SSB
Melee
Brawl
SSB4
Ultimate
Most recent non-Smash appearance Starlink: Battle for Atlas (2018, Nintendo Switch)
Console/platform of origin Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Species Fox
Gender Male
Place of origin Papetoon[1] (birthplace)
Corneria[2] (surrogate homeworld)
Created by Shigeru Miyamoto[3]
Takaya Imamura[3]
Designed by Takaya Imamura[3]
Voice actor Shinobu Satouchi (SSB/Melee in-game)
English voice actor Steve Malpass (Melee cutscenes/Corneria and Venom smash taunt)
Jim Walker (Brawl/Lylat Cruise smash taunt)
Mike West (SSB4/Ultimate)
Japanese voice actor Shinobu Satouchi (Melee cutscenes/Corneria and Venom smash taunt)
Kenji Nojima (Brawl/SSB4/Lylat Cruise smash taunt)
Takashi Ōhara (Ultimate)
Article on Lylat Wiki Fox McCloud

Fox McCloud (フォックス・マクラウド, Fox McCloud) is the main protagonist from the Star Fox series and leader of the Star Fox team. The son of James McCloud, Fox is an expert pilot and has saved the Lylat System from numerous threats. As a member of the "perfect-attendance crew", Fox has been featured as a playable character throughout the entire Super Smash Bros. series. His voice actor in Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Melee is Shinobu Satouchi during the fights, and Steve Malpass during the cutscenes in Adventure Mode and the Star Fox Smash Taunt. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, he is voiced by Jim Walker and Kenji Nojima. However, in Super Smash Bros. 4, his voice actor was replaced by his voice from Star Fox 64 and its 3DS remake, Mike West.

Origin[edit]

Fox McCloud made his appearance in Star Fox (Starwing in PAL regions) for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993. Fox is the son of James McCloud, renowned pilot and leader of the original Star Fox team. He also has a mother, who he has been estranged from following the death of James. [4] Wanting to follow in his father's footsteps, Fox joins a pilot's academy as a teenager. Around this time, team Star Fox is hired to investigate the planet Venom after rumors of Andross returning. However, team member Pigma Dengar betrayed the team, and James was presumed to be killed by Andross. The final member, Peppy Hare, managed to escape to warn the galaxy about Andross and tell Fox that his father is gone. Seeking to avenge his father, Fox formed a new Star Fox team, which consisted of himself, Peppy, Falco Lombardi, and Slippy Toad. Fox would lead his team through the Lylat System to save it from the evil Andross. At the end of Star Fox 64 (Lylat Wars in PAL regions), a retelling of the original Star Fox, Fox independently fought and killed Andross at the end of the adventure.

Although Star Fox 2 was completely finished, it was canceled because of the Nintendo 64's impending launch and said system being more cost-effective in regard to developing polygonal games.[3]

Fox would then be featured in Star Fox Adventures. Initially sent on a mission to survey a disturbance reported on Dinosaur Planet, he eventually gets wrapped up in stopping a plot involving an insurrection of the planet by General Scales, and later Andross. Fox is joined by dinosaur prince Tricky and Krystal, the latter would officially join the Star Fox team and replace Peppy as a pilot.

In Star Fox Assault, Fox once again leads his team to save the galaxy, this time from the Aparoids. The relationship between Fox and Krystal slowly bloomed into love, which concerned Fox as he was afraid to lose another loved one. He decided to let Krystal go from the team. By the events of Star Fox Command, the team had fallen apart and unoffically disbanded. However, the Anglar empire invades the Lylat system and Fox has to get whoever he can to help him fight the empire off. Depending on the actions of the player throughout the game, Fox will either go against the army alone, team up with one or more of his former teammates, look for Wolf and team up with him, get back together with Krystal and have a child with her, drive Krystal away again, or abandon his former life and become a G-Zero racer instead.

Fox has been compared to Luke Skywalker of the Star Wars franchise several times, including Nintendo Player's Guide for Assault. Fox is an overall vigorous and loyal bellwether who is often depicted as outspoken and righteous in his actions, putting the wellbeing of the innocent above all else and willing do anything that allows him to complete his mission, particularly in Adventures which shows him as a professional and decisive mercenary. Albeit scarcely of a cocky rogue with a propensity to disregard rules and regulations (and to repine if he is not being paid enough), he is ultimately, according to Star Fox Adventures, "pure of heart", and is very protective of his friends. Fox's countenance is always either a stoic look or cocky smile. Fox likes to be in control of the situation at all times and becomes uncomfortable to the point of complaining when things do not go according to plan. This can be seen in Adventures, where he expresses disappointment when General Pepper forbids him from bringing a blaster to a mission. Despite his reputation as a confident leader, Fox does have secret insecurities about not living up to his father. Still, he managed to save the galaxy several times and learned to trust himself over time.

In Super Smash Bros.[edit]

As a playable character[edit]

Main article: Fox (SSB)
Official artwork of Fox from Super Smash Bros.

Fox McCloud's debut as one of the four characters chosen by Masahiro Sakurai for the proof-of-concept of Super Smash Bros. as a crossover party-fighting game, along with Mario, Donkey Kong, and Samus Aran.

He appears in the original Super Smash Bros. as one of the starting eight playable characters. He is based off his appearance in Star Fox 64. Fox McCloud is a nimble and fast character. His neutral special move is the Blaster Shot, which sends one powerful energy beam at his opponents. His up special is the Fire Fox which envelops Fox in flames and sends him flying in any direction. His down special is the Reflector, which serves as both an offensive and defensive move (it reflects any projectiles that come in contact with it). Fox ranks 4th on the tier list.

In-game description:

Following his dead father's footsteps as the young leader of the Star Fox Team, Fox McCloud's piloting of the super-high-performance combat ship ARWING for the Lylat System is still fresh in our memories. His one weakness may be his difficulty earning the trust of his teammates.
Works:

In single-player[edit]

In the game's single-player mode, Fox is fought on the third stage, the battle being on his "home stage", Sector Z.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

As a playable character[edit]

Main article: Fox (SSBM)
Fox, as he appears in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Fox McCloud returns in Super Smash Bros. Melee, retaining his role as a starting playable character. He is based on his appearance in Star Fox 64. His moveset has not changed much, but his blaster has been given new properties to be faster but with no flinching power. His side special move is the Fox Illusion, which causes Fox to rush ahead in a blur and can be used as a recovery move. He is currently ranked 1st on the tier list due to countless shine techniques (such as the shine spike which can easily gimp characters, and the waveshine which can combo and rack up damage), and amazing matchups, lacking any negative ones.

In single-player[edit]

In Melee's Adventure Mode, Fox is fought on the Corneria stage. After he is beaten, the player will then have to battle Fox again, this time with back-up from his wingmen. However, if Fox is beaten quickly and has unlocked Falco, the player will battle Falco instead of Fox.

Fox is featured in the following event matches:

Trophies[edit]

Main article: List of SSBM trophies (Star Fox series)

Fox, as a playable character, is given three trophies. His normal trophy is acquired by beating the Classic mode with Fox on any difficulty, and Fox's Smash Red and Smash Blue trophies are acquired the same way by beating the Adventure and All-Star modes, respectively.

Fox McCloud's Classic Mode trophy in Melee
Fox McCloud
Fox McCloud is the leader of a band of adventurers-for-hire known as Star Fox. Fox and his fellow pilots Peppy, Slippy, and Falco patrol the Lylat system in their mother ship, the Great Fox. From the cockpit of his Arwing, Fox leads the ceaseless pursuit of the evil scientist Andross, who doomed Fox's father.
NTSC
Star Fox (3/93)
PAL
Starwing
Fox McCloud's Adventure Mode trophy in Melee
Fox McCloud SMASH
Fox is among the quickest and nimblest of the Smash Bros. characters. His speed is offset by low firepower, however, and he's better at one-on-one fights than melees with multiple foes. His Blaster is unique: it does damage, but it doesn't make enemies flinch. His Fox Illusion is best used as a surprise attack.
B: Blaster
Smash B: Fox Illusion
Fox McCloud's All-Star Mode trophy in Melee
Fox McCloud SMASH
Fox falls quickly, so he's a tough target to strike from below; however, this advantage can work against him when he goes flying sideways. You can use the Control Stick to set the direction of the Fire Fox technique while it's charging up. On a side note, Fox is also much lighter than he was in the N64 Super Smash Bros. game.
Up & B: Fire Fox
Down & B: Reflector

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

As a playable character[edit]

Main article: Fox (SSBB)
Fox, as he appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Fox McCloud is a starting playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. His design is a mix between his Star Fox Assault and Star Fox Command appearances, but his fur has its color scheme from Star Fox 64, and his jacket, belt and boots having an original design, along with the addition of an infrared scope and his reflector is now a device on his belt. It is also the first Super Smash Bros. game where Fox's eyes are their proper color (green). His special moves are unchanged. Fox additionally now has a Final Smash, in which he summons the Landmaster tank. Fox gets in and the player directly controls the tank to hover, fire shots, roll, and move. The tank is treated like a platform, so characters can actually stand on top of the tank.

Jim Walker, his Star Fox Assault voice actor, voices Fox in English; while by proxy, his new Japanese voice actor Kenji Nojima voices him in Japanese.

Fox was nerfed in Brawl, but is still relatively high on the tier list - ranking 15th place in C tier.

Trophies[edit]

Main article: List of SSBB trophies (Star Fox series)
Fox's trophy in Brawl
Fox
The leader of the commando unit for hire known as Star Fox. He uses both the team's mother ship, the Great Fox, and his personal Arwing fighter to challenge the evil scientist Andross. He made his name as an ace pilot but has lately shown himself also to be an adventurer with a knack for hand-to-hand combat.
NTSC
SNES: Star Fox
Nintendo DS: Star Fox Command
PAL
SNES: Starwing
Nintendo DS: Star Fox Command
Fox (Assault)'s trophy in Brawl
Fox (Assault)
The leader of the one and only Star Fox team. Fox McCloud has superb battle skills and is an expert pilot of both the Arwing and Landmaster. In on-foot battles, Fox starts with a blaster and continues on with four other types of weapons as he fights through the Aparoids. Fox also demonstrates his skills in air combat using the plasma cannons on the Arwing.
GameCube: Star Fox: Assault

Stickers[edit]

Name Game Effect Fighter(s)
Fox Star Fox 64 AttackEnergy+018Energy (type) Attack +18 Fox Falco Wolf Fox (SSBB)Falco (SSBB)Wolf (SSBB)
Fox Star Fox Adventures AttackArmLeg+015Hand (type)Foot (type) Attack +15 Fox Falco Wolf Fox (SSBB)Falco (SSBB)Wolf (SSBB)
Fox Star Fox Command AttackTail+018Tail (type) Attack +18 Fox (SSBB)
Fox Star Fox AttackEnergy+023Energy (type) Attack +23 All charactersRandomHeadSSBB.png
Fox Star Fox: Assault AttackEnergy+033Energy (type) Attack +33 Fox Falco Wolf Fox (SSBB)Falco (SSBB)Wolf (SSBB)
Brawl Sticker Fox (Star Fox 64).png
Fox
(Star Fox 64)
Brawl Sticker Fox (Star Fox Adventures).png
Fox
(Star Fox Adventures)
Brawl Sticker Fox (Star Fox Command).png
Fox
(Star Fox Command)
Brawl Sticker Fox (Star Fox).png
Fox
(Star Fox)
Brawl Sticker Fox (Star Fox Assault).png
Fox
(Star Fox: Assault)

In Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]

As a playable character[edit]

Main article: Fox (SSB4)
Fox, as he appears in Super Smash Bros. 4.

Fox was confirmed as a playable character during the E3 2013 Nintendo Direct. Like his appearance in Brawl, Fox's appearance is primarily based on Star Fox Command, but he appears to have higher quality fur visuals, similar to Donkey Kong. Contrary to his appearance, Mike West, his Star Fox 64 and Star Fox 64 3D English voice actor, now voices Fox. However, he is still voiced by Steve Malpass in Corneria and Jim Walker in Lylat Cruise.

Fox was slightly nerfed from Brawl to Smash 4, with weakened finishers, increased lag on his aerials, and the removal of auto-canceling with his Blaster. Yet, to compensate, his recovery options were improved, with Fox Illusion no longer leaving him helpless, and Fire Fox gaining more distance. He also benefits from Smash 4's general changes, such as the removal of hitstun canceling and chain-grabbing. Fox still retains his key strengths from past games, and thus ranks 7th out of 55 on the Smash 4 tier list (being tied with Sonic), having noteworthy representation and results in tournaments.

As a costume[edit]

Mii Gunners dressed as Fox.

Outside of his role as a playable character, Fox's design serves as the basis of a downloadable content costume for Mii Gunners. The costume is based on Fox's appearance in Star Fox 64 3D.

Trophies[edit]

Main article: List of SSB4 trophies (Star Fox series)
Fox's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Fox's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Fox
NTSCSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Fox is the leader of the mercenary unit Star Fox, often enlisted to defeat the evil Andross. His piloting skills are top notch, but in Smash Bros. he brings speed and fast attacks to the battle. His Reflector move allows him to turn projectile attacks against his foes, increasing their power for a punishing blow.
NTSCSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U Fox McCloud is the leader of the mercenary flight team, Star Fox, often enlisted to defeat the evil Andross. His piloting skills are top notch, but in Smash Bros. his strength is sheer speed. His Reflector move allows him to turn projectile attacks against his foes, increasing their power for a punishing blow.
SNES: Star Fox (03/1993)
N64: Star Fox 64 (07/1997)
PAL Leader of the Star Fox team, Fox is a skilled pilot with a strong sense of justice. In this game, he's quick on his feet and can use his speed to toy with opponents, attacking relentlessly and giving them no room to breathe. Even if they try to attack him from afar with projectiles, his Reflector move just sends them flying right back!
SNES: Starwing (06/1993)
N64: Lylat Wars (10/1997)
Fox (Alt.)'s trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Fox (Alt.)'s trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Fox (Alt.)
NTSC Fox is at home in the air, and many of his moves, like his up smash, Flip Kick, will send foes up there. It's great for KO'ing a damaged opponent. Another handy move is his up special Fire Fox. The flames that surround Fox deal damage to nearby foes, and you can launch yourself in any direction once charged.
SNES: Star Fox (03/1993)
N64: Star Fox 64 (07/1997)
PAL The Flip Kick that Fox does for his upward smash can really send foes flying. It's well worth pulling out this attack in combos against airborne opponents. Try following it up with his red-hot Fire Fox special to hammer them repeatedly. The fact that you can fly in any direction with this move is a real bonus too!
SNES: Starwing (06/1993)
N64: Lylat Wars (10/1997)
Fox (Assault)'s trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Fox (Assault)
When Andrew Oikonny and the remnants of his uncle Andross's army use guerilla tactics to stage a rebellion, the Cornerian forces find themselves under a lot of pressure. Fox and his unit arrive to save the day, only to encounter an even greater threat. Can Fox handle the incoming assault from this mysterious new foe?
NTSC
GameCube: Star Fox: Assault (02/2005)
PAL
GameCube: Star Fox: Assault (04/2005)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

As a playable character[edit]

Main article: Fox (SSBU)
Fox, as he appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Fox returns as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. His design is now based on his appearance from Star Fox Zero, but his boots once again have an original design. He has a new Final Smash which involves an Arwing strike with his Star Fox Team. Mike West returns again as Fox's voice.

As a costume[edit]

Fox's outfit from the previous game returns, now being unlockable from the Vault shop.

Spirits[edit]

Fighter spirit[edit]

  • 382. Fox McCloud

    382. Fox McCloud

Support spirit[edit]

No. Image Name Class Cost Ability Series
393
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 Walker ★★ 1 Ray Gun Equipped Star Fox Series

In other languages[edit]

Language Name
Japan Japanese フォックス, Fox
UK English Fox
France French Fox
Germany German Fox
Spain Spanish Fox
Italy Italian Fox
China Chinese 火狐, Fox
South Korea Korean 폭스, Fox
Netherlands Dutch Fox
Russia Russian Фокс
Portugal Portuguese Fox

Trivia[edit]

  • Fox and Pikachu are the only characters who have been at the top of a tier list before, and are currently ranked at least in the upper portion of the mid-tier in established tier lists of every game in the series.
    • Fox is the second character in the series to ever be ranked in SS tier, after Meta Knight.
  • Fox is the only member of the "perfect-attendance crew" to receive entirely new voice clips in every installment in the Super Smash Bros. series.
    • He is also the only playable member of the Star Fox cast to have never had a voice actor specific to a Smash game.
  • In the official one-shot manga The Nintendo All-Stars Free-For-All! Smash Brothers, Fox assumes the role of a henchman to Phantom X, the main antagonist of the manga. He, along with Link and Samus Aran, decided to create these alter egos so the other characters can stop bickering and unite as friends against a common enemy.

References[edit]

  1. ^ There's A Lot More Star Fox In Starlink Than We Expected
  2. ^ Corneria at Star Fox 64.com
  3. ^ a b c d Star Fox & Star Fox 2 Developer Interview
  4. ^ https://www.ndw.jp/starfox-game-230221/


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