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|caption       = [[File:MetalGearSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]<br>Official artwork of Gray Fox from ''Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes''.
Official artwork of Gray Fox from ''Metal Gear Solid''.
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'''Gray Fox''' ({{ja|サイボーグ忍者|Saibōgu Ninja}}, ''Cyborg Ninja'') is a character from the ''[[Metal Gear (universe)|Metal Gear]]'' series. Debuting in the first title of the series, he later appeared in ''Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake'' as a primary antagonist, and in ''Metal Gear Solid'' as the Cyborg Ninja. In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', he is voiced by Rob Paulsen, who also voices him in ''Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes''. He returns in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', where he was revealed on August 8, 2018.
'''Gray Fox''' ({{ja|サイボーグ忍者|Saibōgu Ninja}}, ''Cyborg Ninja''), civilian name '''Frank Jaeger''', is a character from the {{uv|Metal Gear}} series. Debuting in the first title of the series, he later appeared in ''Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake'' as a primary antagonist, and in ''Metal Gear Solid'' as the Cyborg Ninja.  


==Origin==
==Origin==
[[File:GrayFoxMGS.png|150px|left|thumb|The Cyborg form of Gray Fox as he appeared in ''Metal Gear Solid''.]] Gray Fox first appeared in ''Metal Gear'' for the MSX2, where he is an operative of FOXHOUND who infiltrated the rogue state of Outer Heaven. Before his capture, he manages to transmit a message with the cryptic last words of "Metal Gear..." FOXHOUND commander Big Boss sends rookie [[Solid Snake]] to finish Fox's mission. During the course of his infiltration, Snake is purposely captured and jailed in a cell next to Gray Fox. Snake breaks into Fox's cell and learns of Metal Gear and its creator Dr. Pettrovich. Gray Fox is not seen outside of this one instance.
[[File:GrayFoxMGS.png|150px|left|thumb|The cyborg form of Gray Fox as he appeared in ''Metal Gear Solid''.]] Gray Fox first appeared in ''Metal Gear'' for the MSX2, where he is an operative of FOXHOUND who infiltrated the rogue state of Outer Heaven. Before his capture, he manages to transmit a message with the cryptic last words of "Metal Gear..." FOXHOUND commander Big Boss sends rookie [[Solid Snake]] to finish Fox's mission. During the course of his infiltration, Snake is purposely captured and jailed in a cell next to Gray Fox. Snake breaks into Fox's cell and learns of Metal Gear and its creator Dr. Pettrovich. Gray Fox is not seen outside of this one instance.


Gray Fox next appears in ''Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake'', also for the MSX2. Gray Fox is a more active participant in this sequel's story, as he serves as one of the main antagonists responsible for the Zanzibar Land uprising, and the right hand man of Big Boss. Fox first appears in-game piloting the new Metal Gear to destroy a bridge to prevent Snake's progress, killing his old lover Gustava in the process. Fox warns Snake to turn back or be killed, and later faces Snake both piloting Metal Gear, and in a fistfight after Snake destroys the mech. Fox is seemingly killed by one of the mines lining the room where he and Snake fight.
Gray Fox next appears in ''Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake'', also for the MSX2. Gray Fox is a more active participant in this sequel's story, as he serves as one of the main antagonists responsible for the Zanzibar Land uprising, and the right hand man of Big Boss. Fox first appears in-game piloting the new Metal Gear to destroy a bridge to prevent Snake's progress, killing his old lover Gustava in the process. Fox warns Snake to turn back or be killed, and later faces Snake both piloting Metal Gear, and in a fistfight after Snake destroys the mech. Fox is seemingly killed by one of the mines lining the room where he and Snake fight.


''Metal Gear Solid'' reveals that Fox was revived by unethical experiments after his last encounter with Snake, being turned into a Cyborg Ninja by Dr. Clark (formerly known as Para-Medic). The ninja infiltrates Shadow Moses Island to fight Snake again, wreaking a path of death through the facility. Fox puts an end to the confrontation between Snake and Revolver Ocelot by severing Ocelot's hand, and later menaces [[Otacon|Dr. Hal "Otacon" Emmerich.]] However, Fox also assists Snake as the anonymous "Deepthroat," warning him of hazards, and ultimately lays down his life for Snake in order to stop Metal Gear REX.  
''Metal Gear Solid'' reveals that Fox was revived by unethical experiments after his last encounter with Snake, being turned into a Cyborg Ninja by Dr. Clark (formerly known as Para-Medic). The ninja infiltrates Shadow Moses Island to fight Snake again, wreaking a path of death through the facility. Fox puts an end to the confrontation between Snake and Revolver Ocelot by severing Ocelot's hand, and later menaces [[Otacon|Dr. Hal "Otacon" Emmerich.]] However, Fox also assists Snake as the anonymous "Deepthroat," warning him of hazards, and ultimately lays down his life for Snake in order to stop Metal Gear REX.


Gray Fox's main weapon is his sword, which he uses to slice through the Genome Solders and weaken [[Metal Gear REX]] that was controlled by Liquid Snake. When Snake and Gray Fox battle each other, Gray Fox initially uses his sword, but later switches to hand-to-hand combat. If Snake tries using any guns against him, he will always use his sword to block the bullets (unless he is "paralyzed" by chaff grenades). In ''Brawl'', Gray Fox uses his sword against his opponents. Gray Fox's projectile-reflecting ability is a possible reference to how he blocks projectile attacks in ''Metal Gear Solid''.
Gray Fox's main weapon is his sword, which he uses to slice through the Genome Soldiers and weaken the [[Metal Gear REX]] that was controlled by Liquid Snake. When Snake and Gray Fox battle each other, Gray Fox initially uses his sword, but later switches to hand-to-hand combat. If Snake tries using any guns against him, he will always use his sword to block the bullets (unless he is "paralyzed" by chaff grenades). In ''Brawl'', Gray Fox uses his sword against his opponents. Gray Fox's projectile-reflecting ability is a possible reference to how he blocks projectile attacks in ''Metal Gear Solid''.


When Gray Fox is summoned in ''Brawl'', he will say either "Make me feel alive again!", "You can't defeat me with a weapon like that.", or "Hand-to-hand. It is the basis of all combat." Whenever Gray Fox is summoned while Snake is on the battlefield (regardless of whether Snake or the opponent summons him), he either says "Like old times, Snake..." or "That's it! I've been waiting for this pain." All of these quotes are some of the things that Gray Fox says in ''Metal Gear Solid'' when battling Snake.
When Gray Fox is summoned in ''Brawl'', he will say either "Make me feel alive again!", "You can't defeat me with a weapon like that,", or "Hand-to-hand. It is the basis of all combat." Whenever Gray Fox is summoned while Snake is on the battlefield (regardless of whether Snake or the opponent summons him), he either says "Like old times, Snake..." or "That's it! I've been waiting for this pain." All of these quotes are some of the things that Gray Fox says in ''Metal Gear Solid'' when battling Snake.
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===As an [[Assist Trophy]]===
===As an [[Assist Trophy]]===
[[File:Gray Fox3.jpg|thumb|left|Gray Fox using his sword to reflect {{SSBB|Link}}'s [[Hero's Bow|arrow]].]]
[[File:Gray Fox3.jpg|thumb|left|Gray Fox using his sword to reflect {{SSBB|Link}}'s [[Hero's Bow|arrow]].]]
Gray Fox makes an appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as an unlockable [[Assist Trophy]] in his Cyborg Ninja form. He is unlocked as soon as the player unlocks {{SSBB|Snake}}. His attack involves moving quickly around the stage and swinging his sword, with his swings capable of reflecting [[projectile]] attacks. If he falls off a stage, he can come back from the top. He can also teleport from anywhere in the stage and come back from the top. His skill, according to DOJO!, is so great, that it makes a few smashers want him as a playable character.
Gray Fox appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as an unlockable [[Assist Trophy]], unlocked as soon as the player unlocks {{SSBB|Snake}}. Rob Paulsen, Gray Fox's voice actor since ''Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snake'' voices Gray Fox in English. Kaneto Shiozawa, his voice actor in the original ''Metal Gear Solid'' before his passing in the year 2000, reprises his role in Japanese. Both their voice samples are re-purposed directly from past ''Metal Gear Solid'' games.
 
Gray Fox's appearance in the game is based on his Cyborg Ninja form. His attack involves moving quickly around the stage and swinging his sword, with his swings capable of reflecting [[projectile]] attacks. If he falls off a stage, he can come back from the top. He can also teleport from anywhere in the stage and come back from the top. His skill, according to DOJO!, is so great, that it makes a few smashers want him as a playable character.
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===Trophy description===
===Trophy===
[[File:Gray Fox - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|left|100px|The Gray Fox trophy in ''Brawl''.]]
{{Trophy
''An enigmatic soldier with great physical and combat skills. Calling himself "Deepthroat" and equipped with an enhanced environmental camouflage suit, he dedicated his life to fighting Snake. In a twist of fate, Gray Fox ends up protecting his sworn rival from Metal Gear REX. Long ago, Gray Fox fought Snake in Zanzibarland.''
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|desc=An enigmatic soldier with great physical and combat skills. Calling himself "Deepthroat" and equipped with an enhanced environmental camouflage suit, he dedicated his life to fighting Snake. In a twist of fate, Gray Fox ends up protecting his sworn rival from Metal Gear REX. Long ago, Gray Fox fought Snake in Zanzibarland.
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===As an Assist Trophy===
===As an Assist Trophy===
[[File:SSBUWebsiteGrayFox3.jpg|thumb|Gray Fox in ''Ultimate''.]]
[[File:SSBUWebsiteGrayFox3.jpg|thumb|Gray Fox in ''Ultimate''.]]
Gray Fox returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as an [[Assist Trophy]]. Instead of reflecting projectiles with his sword, he now seems to have an invisible reflector in front of him. Like with {{SSBU|Snake}}, his series logo has also changed. He is also a [[List of spirits (Metal Gear series)|Spirit]] for the game's Spirit mode.
Gray Fox returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as an [[Assist Trophy]]. His appearance in the game has be updated to be based on the downloadable Gray Fox costume seen in ''Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance''. Instead of reflecting projectiles with his sword, he now seems to have an invisible reflector in front of him, referencing the introduction cutscene in ''The Twin Snakes'' where he deflects gunfire by invisibly swinging his sword at high speeds without apparent motion from his arm. He can also be KO'd this time around. Like with {{SSBU|Snake}}, his series logo has also changed.


===Spirit===
===Spirit===
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Gray Fox also appears as an Ace-class [[primary spirit]], using artwork from DLC for ''Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance''.
 
In [[Adventure Mode: World of Light]], Gray Fox is presumably one of the countless spirits captured by [[Galeem]] during his takeover of the universe. After Galeem's defeat, [[Dharkon]] takes control of Galeem's spirits, including Gray Fox. Gray Fox's spirit is located in the southeastern area of [[The Dark Realm]].
 
Gray Fox's Spirit Battle uses a {{SSBU|Sheik}} puppet fighter and is fought on the [[Shadow Moses Island]] stage. During the battle, Gray Fox appears as a hostile Assist Trophy and Sheik has increased move speed, referencing Gray Fox's superhuman movement speed.
 
Gray Fox can be [[summon]]ed using the cores of {{h2|List of spirits (F-Zero series)|Mighty Gazelle}} and {{h2|List of spirits (Mega Man series)|Shadow Man}}.
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! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Ability !! Series
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| 751 || [[File:Gray Fox Spirit.png|center|108x108px]] || Gray Fox || {{color|#dc1029|Attack}} || ★★★ || No Effect || ''Metal Gear Solid'' Series
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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SSBUWebsiteGrayFox4.jpg|Gray Fox preparing to attack {{SSBU|Lucas}} on [[Golden Plains]].
SSBUWebsiteGrayFox4.jpg|Gray Fox preparing to attack {{SSBU|Lucas}} on [[Golden Plains]].
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==Names in other languages==
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|ja={{ja|サイボーグ忍者|Saibōgu Ninja}}, ''Cyborg Ninja''
|en=Gray Fox
|fr=Gray Fox
|es=Gray Fox
|de=Gray Fox
|it=Gray Fox
|nl=Gray Fox
|ru={{rollover|Грей Фокс|Grey Foks|?}}
|ko={{rollover|사이보그 닌자|Saibogeu Ninja|?}}, ''Cyborg Ninja''
|zh=Gray Fox
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Gray Fox is voiced by Rob Paulsen in this appearance, with his voice samples lifted directly from ''The Twin Snakes''; in the Japanese version, he uses archived sounds from Kaneto Shiozawa, his actor in ''Metal Gear Solid'', who passed away in the year 2000.
*Gray Fox is the only Assist Trophy to have a specific line for when a specific character is in the battlefield.
*If Gray Fox is summoned on [[PictoChat]] while a drawing with at least two walls is currently on the stage (e.g. Blocks or Spears), he will be stuck in his running animation and will be unable to escape until he disappears.
*If Gray Fox is summoned on [[PictoChat]] while a drawing with at least two walls is currently on the stage (e.g. Blocks or Spears), he will be stuck in his running animation and will be unable to escape until he disappears.
*Gray Fox is the only Assist Trophy from ''Brawl'' cut in ''Smash 4'' who was from a universe with a playable character in ''Brawl''.
*Gray Fox is the only Assist Trophy from ''Brawl'' cut in ''Smash 4'' who was from a universe with a playable character in ''Brawl''.
*Gray Fox and [[Isaac]] are the only Assist Trophies to skip a game in the series.
*The artwork used for Gray Fox's spirit in ''Ultimate'' isn't actually him, but rather Raiden in his Gray Fox DLC costume from ''Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance''.
**Both are also the only veteran Assist Trophies to receive promotional screenshots on ''Ultimate's'' website section devoted to the item.
*Gray Fox and [[Isaac]] are the only Assist Trophies to skip a game in the series before returning.
*Gray Fox's nickname as "Deepthroat" in his trophy description is in reference to an event in American history known as "the Watergate scandal". During the investigation of the Democratic National Comittee break-in at the Watergate Hotel in Washington DC, Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein received information from an anonymous contributor to who was involved in the break-in. The contributor never named himself, but was given the pseudonym of "Deep Throat" by Woodward and Bernstein in their book ''All the President's Men'' alluding to the deep background status of his information. Deep Throat's true identity was later revealed in 2005 by Woodward and Bernstein to be that of former FBI director Mark Felt. At the time of ''Metal Gear Solid'''s release, the identity of Deep Throat had yet to be revealed, with Snake commenting that Gray Fox might be the same Deep Throat as in the scandal, carrying over into the ''Twin Snakes'' remake.
**Both are also the only veteran Assist Trophies to receive promotional screenshots on ''Ultimate''{{'}}s website section devoted to the item.
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*In ''Ultimate'', when the language is set to Korean, Gray Fox uses his Japanese voice clips, despite Snake using his English voice clips. This distinction is shared with [[Guile]], who also uses his Japanese voice clips despite [[Ryu]] and [[Ken]] using their English voice clips.
 
==External links==
*Article on the [https://metalgear.fandom.com/wiki/Gray_Fox Metal Gear Wiki].


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Gray Fox
Gray Fox.png
MetalGearSymbol.svg
Official artwork of Gray Fox from Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes.
Universe Metal Gear
Debut Metal Gear (1987)
Smash Bros. appearances Brawl
Ultimate
Most recent non-Smash appearance Astro Bot (2024, cameo)
Console/platform of origin MSX2
Species Human (cybernetically and genetically augmented via The Patriots' gene research program)
Gender Male
Place of origin United States
Created by Hideo Kojima
Designed by Yoji Shinkawa
English voice actor Rob Paulsen
Japanese voice actor Kaneto Shiozawa
Article on Wikipedia Gray Fox (Metal Gear)

Gray Fox (サイボーグ忍者, Cyborg Ninja), civilian name Frank Jaeger, is a character from the Metal Gear series. Debuting in the first title of the series, he later appeared in Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake as a primary antagonist, and in Metal Gear Solid as the Cyborg Ninja.

Origin[edit]

The cyborg form of Gray Fox as he appeared in Metal Gear Solid.

Gray Fox first appeared in Metal Gear for the MSX2, where he is an operative of FOXHOUND who infiltrated the rogue state of Outer Heaven. Before his capture, he manages to transmit a message with the cryptic last words of "Metal Gear..." FOXHOUND commander Big Boss sends rookie Solid Snake to finish Fox's mission. During the course of his infiltration, Snake is purposely captured and jailed in a cell next to Gray Fox. Snake breaks into Fox's cell and learns of Metal Gear and its creator Dr. Pettrovich. Gray Fox is not seen outside of this one instance.

Gray Fox next appears in Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, also for the MSX2. Gray Fox is a more active participant in this sequel's story, as he serves as one of the main antagonists responsible for the Zanzibar Land uprising, and the right hand man of Big Boss. Fox first appears in-game piloting the new Metal Gear to destroy a bridge to prevent Snake's progress, killing his old lover Gustava in the process. Fox warns Snake to turn back or be killed, and later faces Snake both piloting Metal Gear, and in a fistfight after Snake destroys the mech. Fox is seemingly killed by one of the mines lining the room where he and Snake fight.

Metal Gear Solid reveals that Fox was revived by unethical experiments after his last encounter with Snake, being turned into a Cyborg Ninja by Dr. Clark (formerly known as Para-Medic). The ninja infiltrates Shadow Moses Island to fight Snake again, wreaking a path of death through the facility. Fox puts an end to the confrontation between Snake and Revolver Ocelot by severing Ocelot's hand, and later menaces Dr. Hal "Otacon" Emmerich. However, Fox also assists Snake as the anonymous "Deepthroat," warning him of hazards, and ultimately lays down his life for Snake in order to stop Metal Gear REX.

Gray Fox's main weapon is his sword, which he uses to slice through the Genome Soldiers and weaken the Metal Gear REX that was controlled by Liquid Snake. When Snake and Gray Fox battle each other, Gray Fox initially uses his sword, but later switches to hand-to-hand combat. If Snake tries using any guns against him, he will always use his sword to block the bullets (unless he is "paralyzed" by chaff grenades). In Brawl, Gray Fox uses his sword against his opponents. Gray Fox's projectile-reflecting ability is a possible reference to how he blocks projectile attacks in Metal Gear Solid.

When Gray Fox is summoned in Brawl, he will say either "Make me feel alive again!", "You can't defeat me with a weapon like that,", or "Hand-to-hand. It is the basis of all combat." Whenever Gray Fox is summoned while Snake is on the battlefield (regardless of whether Snake or the opponent summons him), he either says "Like old times, Snake..." or "That's it! I've been waiting for this pain." All of these quotes are some of the things that Gray Fox says in Metal Gear Solid when battling Snake.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

As an Assist Trophy[edit]

Gray Fox using his sword to reflect Link's arrow.

Gray Fox appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as an unlockable Assist Trophy, unlocked as soon as the player unlocks Snake. Rob Paulsen, Gray Fox's voice actor since Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snake voices Gray Fox in English. Kaneto Shiozawa, his voice actor in the original Metal Gear Solid before his passing in the year 2000, reprises his role in Japanese. Both their voice samples are re-purposed directly from past Metal Gear Solid games.

Gray Fox's appearance in the game is based on his Cyborg Ninja form. His attack involves moving quickly around the stage and swinging his sword, with his swings capable of reflecting projectile attacks. If he falls off a stage, he can come back from the top. He can also teleport from anywhere in the stage and come back from the top. His skill, according to DOJO!, is so great, that it makes a few smashers want him as a playable character.

Trophy[edit]

Gray Fox's trophy in Brawl
Gray Fox
An enigmatic soldier with great physical and combat skills. Calling himself "Deepthroat" and equipped with an enhanced environmental camouflage suit, he dedicated his life to fighting Snake. In a twist of fate, Gray Fox ends up protecting his sworn rival from Metal Gear REX. Long ago, Gray Fox fought Snake in Zanzibarland.
Metal Gear Solid
GameCube: Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes

Sticker[edit]

Name Game Effect Fighter(s)
Gray Fox Metal Gear Solid SpecialFlinchResistance+098StickerIconFlinchResistance.png +98 All charactersRandomHeadSSBB.png
Brawl Sticker Gray Fox (MGS The Twin Snakes).png
Gray Fox
(MGS: The Twin Snakes)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

As an Assist Trophy[edit]

Gray Fox in Ultimate.

Gray Fox returns in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as an Assist Trophy. His appearance in the game has be updated to be based on the downloadable Gray Fox costume seen in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Instead of reflecting projectiles with his sword, he now seems to have an invisible reflector in front of him, referencing the introduction cutscene in The Twin Snakes where he deflects gunfire by invisibly swinging his sword at high speeds without apparent motion from his arm. He can also be KO'd this time around. Like with Snake, his series logo has also changed.

Spirit[edit]

Gray Fox also appears as an Ace-class primary spirit, using artwork from DLC for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.

In Adventure Mode: World of Light, Gray Fox is presumably one of the countless spirits captured by Galeem during his takeover of the universe. After Galeem's defeat, Dharkon takes control of Galeem's spirits, including Gray Fox. Gray Fox's spirit is located in the southeastern area of The Dark Realm.

Gray Fox's Spirit Battle uses a Sheik puppet fighter and is fought on the Shadow Moses Island stage. During the battle, Gray Fox appears as a hostile Assist Trophy and Sheik has increased move speed, referencing Gray Fox's superhuman movement speed.

Gray Fox can be summoned using the cores of Mighty Gazelle and Shadow Man.

No. Image Name Type Class Slots Base Power Max Power Base Attack Max Attack Base Defense Max Defense Ability Series
751
from the game's files
 Gray Fox
Attack
 ★★★ 3 2528 7606 1264 3803 1264 3803 No Effect Metal Gear Solid Series

Gallery[edit]

  • Gray Fox's Brawl render.

    Gray Fox's Brawl render.

  • Gray Fox as an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

    Gray Fox as an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

  • Gray Fox preparing to attack Lucas on Golden Plains.

    Gray Fox preparing to attack Lucas on Golden Plains.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name
Japan Japanese サイボーグ忍者, Cyborg Ninja
UK English Gray Fox
France French Gray Fox
Germany German Gray Fox
Spain Spanish Gray Fox
Italy Italian Gray Fox
China Chinese Gray Fox
South Korea Korean 사이보그 닌자, Cyborg Ninja
Netherlands Dutch Gray Fox
Russia Russian Грей Фокс

Trivia[edit]

  • Gray Fox is the only Assist Trophy to have a specific line for when a specific character is in the battlefield.
  • If Gray Fox is summoned on PictoChat while a drawing with at least two walls is currently on the stage (e.g. Blocks or Spears), he will be stuck in his running animation and will be unable to escape until he disappears.
  • Gray Fox is the only Assist Trophy from Brawl cut in Smash 4 who was from a universe with a playable character in Brawl.
  • The artwork used for Gray Fox's spirit in Ultimate isn't actually him, but rather Raiden in his Gray Fox DLC costume from Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.
  • Gray Fox and Isaac are the only Assist Trophies to skip a game in the series before returning.
    • Both are also the only veteran Assist Trophies to receive promotional screenshots on Ultimate's website section devoted to the item.
  • In Ultimate, when the language is set to Korean, Gray Fox uses his Japanese voice clips, despite Snake using his English voice clips. This distinction is shared with Guile, who also uses his Japanese voice clips despite Ryu and Ken using their English voice clips.

External links[edit]


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Metal Gear (universe) Metal Gear universe
Fighter Snake (SSBB · SSBU)
Assist Trophy Gray Fox
Stage Shadow Moses Island
Item Cardboard box
Other Colonel Roy Campbell · Mei Ling · Otacon
Trophies, Stickers and Spirits Trophies · Stickers · Spirits
Music Brawl · Ultimate
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