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{{Infobox Item | {{Infobox Item | ||
| title = Franklin Badge | | title = Franklin Badge | ||
| image = [[File: | | image = [[File:RealFranklinBadge.png]] | ||
| caption = {{symbol|earthbound}}<br />A Franklin Badge pin that was packaged with the Deluxe Box for ''Mother 3''. | | caption = {{symbol|earthbound}}<br />A Franklin Badge pin that was packaged with the Deluxe Box for ''Mother 3''. | ||
| series = {{uv|EarthBound}} | | series = {{uv|EarthBound}} | ||
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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
[[File:Mother 3 FB.gif| | [[File:Mother 3 FB.gif|thumb|left|The Franklin Badge reflecting an electric attack in ''Mother 3''.]] | ||
The Franklin Badge first appeared as an item in ''[[Mother]]'' (later released outside of Japan as ''EarthBound Beginnings''), in which it is given to the main protagonist, {{s|wikibound|Ninten}}, after saving his friend {{s|wikibound|Pippi}} from {{s|wikibound|PseudoZombi}}s in the {{s|wikibound|South Cemetery}}. Another one is found in a box in {{s|wikibound|Duncan's Factory}}. In ''EarthBound Beginnings'' it is used to reflect [[wikibound:PK Beam|PK Beam γ]], normally a one-hit knock-out attack, making certain fights easier. It is described as having been used by | The Franklin Badge first appeared as an item in ''[[Mother]]'' (later released outside of Japan as ''EarthBound Beginnings''), in which it is given to the main protagonist, {{s|wikibound|Ninten}}, after saving his friend {{s|wikibound|Pippi}} from {{s|wikibound|PseudoZombi}}s in the {{s|wikibound|South Cemetery}}. Another one is found in a box in {{s|wikibound|Duncan's Factory}}. In ''EarthBound Beginnings'' it is used to reflect [[wikibound:PK Beam|PK Beam γ]], normally a one-hit knock-out attack, making certain fights easier. It is described as having been used by {{iw|Wikipedia|Benjamin Franklin}} during his experiments with lightning. It later appears an item in ''{{b|EarthBound|game}}'' when [[Paula]] gives it to [[Ness]] to protect him from the lightning attacks from {{s|wikibound|Carpainter}}. In ''EarthBound'' it instead reflects all thunder attacks, most commonly [[PK Thunder]]. It once again appears in ''[[Mother 3]]'', where it first appears as the Courage Badge, which when cleaned by a [[Mr. Saturn]] reveals it is actually the Franklin Badge. It serves the same purpose as in ''EarthBound'' where it reflects lightning-based attacks, and thus the Franklin Badge is a very important item in all three ''EarthBound'' games. In ''Smash'', the Franklin Badge reflects all projectiles, not just electric-based ones. | ||
When ''Mother'' was first released in Japan, an official strategy guide was also released, which contained a list of items that are in the game along with a picture of each item; the Franklin Badge was depicted with simply having a smiley. The strategy guide also contained a contest that involved the reader cutting out a seal and sending it to the publisher. Out of everybody who sent in a seal, two-hundred randomly selected people won a Franklin Badge pin. Franklin Badges were also packaged in the limited edition Deluxe Box of ''Mother 3''. The Franklin Badge's design in ''Smash'' is based on the Franklin Badge pins that were handed out for the official ''Mother'' strategy guide contest and the Franklin Badge pins included in the ''Mother 3'' Deluxe Box. | When ''Mother'' was first released in Japan, an official strategy guide was also released, which contained a list of items that are in the game along with a picture of each item; the Franklin Badge was depicted with simply having a smiley. The strategy guide also contained a contest that involved the reader cutting out a seal and sending it to the publisher. Out of everybody who sent in a seal, two-hundred randomly selected people won a Franklin Badge pin. Franklin Badges were also packaged in the limited edition Deluxe Box of ''Mother 3''. The Franklin Badge's design in ''Smash'' is based on the Franklin Badge pins that were handed out for the official ''Mother'' strategy guide contest and the Franklin Badge pins included in the ''Mother 3'' Deluxe Box. | ||
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[[File:Franklin Badge U.jpg|thumb|left|{{SSB4|Toon Link}} wears the Franklin Badge in {{forwiiu}}.]] | [[File:Franklin Badge U.jpg|thumb|left|{{SSB4|Toon Link}} wears the Franklin Badge in {{forwiiu}}.]] | ||
[[File:Franklin Badge6.jpg|thumb|150px|Different characters, like {{SSBB|Kirby}} shown here, wear the Franklin Badge in different locations.]] | [[File:Franklin Badge6.jpg|thumb|150px|Different characters, like {{SSBB|Kirby}} shown here, wear the Franklin Badge in different locations.]] | ||
The player can put a Franklin Badge anywhere on their body, which will protect them from projectiles. When the Franklin Badge is equipped, the player can notice the badge emits light in a sparkling fashion, and it can be noticed by other players. However, the item will not stay on the player the entire match, so players must be sure to notice when it disappears from their character's body or if the sparkling light has vanished.<ref name="dojo" /> | The player can put a Franklin Badge anywhere on their body, which will protect them from projectiles. When the Franklin Badge is equipped, the player can notice the badge emits light in a sparkling fashion, and it can be noticed by other players. However, the item will not stay on the player the entire match, so players must be sure to notice when it disappears from their character's body or if the sparkling light has vanished.<ref name="dojo" /> | ||
The Franklin Badge can't be broken like other reflectors | The Franklin Badge can't be broken like other reflectors; if a projectile overloads the Franklin Badge, it will simply either be absorbed or pass through the character. | ||
The Franklin Badge can also be selected on the [[Special Brawl]] mode. When selected in this mode, the Badge remains for the entire duration of the match. | The Franklin Badge can also be selected on the [[Special Brawl]] mode. When selected in this mode, the Badge remains for the entire duration of the match. | ||
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In {{forwiiu}}, the Franklin Badge is one of the items that can be found in [[Smash Tour]] and will give a player the ability to start one battle wearing a Franklin Badge when used. | In {{forwiiu}}, the Franklin Badge is one of the items that can be found in [[Smash Tour]] and will give a player the ability to start one battle wearing a Franklin Badge when used. | ||
=== | ==Trophies== | ||
===In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''=== | |||
{{Trophy | |||
|name=Franklin Badge | |||
|image=Franklin Badge - Brawl Trophy.png | |||
|desc=A badge you can put on to gain the ability to reflect all projectiles. It has exactly the same effect as other reflectors in the game, like the one Fox uses. In EarthBound, it was used to counter Thunder attacks. The lightning bolt on the badge is proof of its capacity. Its importance and usefulness made a deep impression on players. | |||
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=EarthBound|console2=GBA|game2=Mother 3|release2=Japan Only}} | |||
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=EarthBound|release1=Japan and US Only|console2=GBA|game2=Mother 3|release2=Japan Only}} | |||
|game=Brawl | |||
}} | |||
{{clrl}} | |||
===In ''Super Smash Bros. 4''=== | |||
{{Trophy | |||
|name=Franklin Badge | |||
|image-3ds=FranklinBadgeTrophy3DS.png | |||
|image-wiiu=FranklinBadgeTrophyWiiU.png | |||
|desc-ntsc=While not the most flashy of accessories, the Franklin Badge is actually incredibly useful. When wearing it, any projectiles launched your way will be reflected harmlessly off you. There is no downside, so grab this as soon as it appears. Don't get too confident, though—the bonus doesn't last long. | |||
|desc-pal=The Franklin Badge might not be flashy, but it's an impressive piece of kit. This tiny thing acts as a reflector shield for any projectiles fired your way. With no particular drawbacks to consider either, it's a real boon if you can snag it. It will run out, though, so don't get careless! | |||
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=EarthBound|release1=06/1995}} | |||
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=SFC|game1=EarthBound|release1=1994 (JP)|console2=GBA|game2=Mother 3|release2=2006 (JP)}} | |||
}} | |||
{{clrl}} | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | ==Spirits== | ||
While the Franklin Badge itself does not have a [[spirit]], the item appears as skill which equips the player with it at the start of a match. | |||
====Primary spirits==== | |||
{|class="wikitable sortable" | |||
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Slots | |||
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]] | |||
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]] | |||
! 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 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 547 || {{SpiritTableName|Mega Diancie|size=64}} || {{SpiritType|Grab}} || ★★★★ || 3 || 4748 || 11871 || 1681 || 4202 || 2521 || 6304 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Pokémon'' Series | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1,018 || {{SpiritTableName|Father Balder|size=64}} || {{SpiritType|Shield}} || ★★★ || 2 || 3486 || 10487 || 1620 || 4873 || 1465 || 4408 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Bayonetta'' Series | ||
| | |||
| | |||
|} | |} | ||
====Support spirits==== | |||
{|class="wikitable sortable" | |||
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Class !! Cost !! Ability !! Series | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 350 || {{SpiritTableName|Dark Mind|size=64}} || ★★★ || 2 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Kirby'' Series | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 566 || {{SpiritTableName|Ana|size=64}} || ★★★ || 2 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''EarthBound'' Series | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1,079 || {{SpiritTableName|Sebastian Tute|size=64}} || ★★★ || 2 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Wii Music'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1,366 || {{SpiritTableName|Athena Asamiya|size=64}} || ★★★ || 2 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Psycho Soldier'' | |||
| 1,366 || | |||
|} | |} | ||
{{clrl}} | {{clrl}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
FranklinBadge.png|The first Franklin Badge from ''Mother's'' strategy guide. | |||
FranklinBadgeEB.png|Artwork of the Franklin Badge from the EarthBound Player's Guide | |||
Franklin_Badge1.jpg|Artwork of the Franklin Badge from ''Brawl''. | |||
SSBUFranklinBadge.png|Artwork of the Franklin Badge from ''Ultimate''. | |||
Franklin Badge2.jpg|{{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} grabbing a Franklin Badge. | |||
Franklin Badge3.jpg|Donkey Kong wearing the badge. | |||
Franklin Badge4.jpg|{{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}' Paralyzer does not affect DK due to the properties of the Badge. | |||
Franklin Badge5.jpg|Status effects, such as Paralysis, carry over when reflected. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Names in other languages== | |||
{{langtable | |||
|ja={{ja|フランクリンバッジ|Furankurin Bajji}} | |||
|jaM=Franklin Badge | |||
|en=Franklin Badge | |||
|fr=Badge Franklin | |||
|frM=Franklin Badge | |||
|es_es=Broche Franklin | |||
|es_esM=Franklin Brooch | |||
|es_la=Insignia Franklin | |||
|es_laM=Franklin Badge | |||
|de=Franklin Badge | |||
|it=Medaglia Franklin | |||
|itM=Franklin Medal | |||
|nl=Franklin-badge | |||
|ru={{rollover|Значок Франклина|Znachok Franklina|?}} | |||
|ruM=Franklin Badge | |||
|ko={{rollover|프랭클린 배지|Peuraengkeullin Baeji|?}} | |||
|koM=Franklin Badge | |||
|zh=Franklin Badge | |||
}} | |||
==References== | ==References== |
Latest revision as of 15:24, December 13, 2023
Franklin Badge | |
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A Franklin Badge pin that was packaged with the Deluxe Box for Mother 3. | |
Universe | EarthBound |
Appears in | Brawl SSB4 Ultimate |
Item class | Gear |
Article on WikiBound | Franklin Badge |
“ | Reflects projectiles. | ” |
—Brawl's instruction manual |
The Franklin Badge (フランクリンバッジ, Franklin Badge) is an item in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. 4, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It was revealed on Smash Bros. DOJO!! on August 10, 2007.[1]
Origin[edit]
The Franklin Badge first appeared as an item in Mother (later released outside of Japan as EarthBound Beginnings), in which it is given to the main protagonist, Ninten, after saving his friend Pippi from PseudoZombis in the South Cemetery. Another one is found in a box in Duncan's Factory. In EarthBound Beginnings it is used to reflect PK Beam γ, normally a one-hit knock-out attack, making certain fights easier. It is described as having been used by Benjamin Franklin during his experiments with lightning. It later appears an item in EarthBound when Paula gives it to Ness to protect him from the lightning attacks from Carpainter. In EarthBound it instead reflects all thunder attacks, most commonly PK Thunder. It once again appears in Mother 3, where it first appears as the Courage Badge, which when cleaned by a Mr. Saturn reveals it is actually the Franklin Badge. It serves the same purpose as in EarthBound where it reflects lightning-based attacks, and thus the Franklin Badge is a very important item in all three EarthBound games. In Smash, the Franklin Badge reflects all projectiles, not just electric-based ones.
When Mother was first released in Japan, an official strategy guide was also released, which contained a list of items that are in the game along with a picture of each item; the Franklin Badge was depicted with simply having a smiley. The strategy guide also contained a contest that involved the reader cutting out a seal and sending it to the publisher. Out of everybody who sent in a seal, two-hundred randomly selected people won a Franklin Badge pin. Franklin Badges were also packaged in the limited edition Deluxe Box of Mother 3. The Franklin Badge's design in Smash is based on the Franklin Badge pins that were handed out for the official Mother strategy guide contest and the Franklin Badge pins included in the Mother 3 Deluxe Box.
Overview[edit]
The player can put a Franklin Badge anywhere on their body, which will protect them from projectiles. When the Franklin Badge is equipped, the player can notice the badge emits light in a sparkling fashion, and it can be noticed by other players. However, the item will not stay on the player the entire match, so players must be sure to notice when it disappears from their character's body or if the sparkling light has vanished.[1]
The Franklin Badge can't be broken like other reflectors; if a projectile overloads the Franklin Badge, it will simply either be absorbed or pass through the character.
The Franklin Badge can also be selected on the Special Brawl mode. When selected in this mode, the Badge remains for the entire duration of the match.
In Smash Tour[edit]
In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, the Franklin Badge is one of the items that can be found in Smash Tour and will give a player the ability to start one battle wearing a Franklin Badge when used.
Trophies[edit]
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
- Franklin Badge
- A badge you can put on to gain the ability to reflect all projectiles. It has exactly the same effect as other reflectors in the game, like the one Fox uses. In EarthBound, it was used to counter Thunder attacks. The lightning bolt on the badge is proof of its capacity. Its importance and usefulness made a deep impression on players.
- : EarthBound
- : Mother 3 (Japan Only)
- : EarthBound (Japan and US Only)
- : Mother 3 (Japan Only)
In Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]
- Franklin Badge
- While not the most flashy of accessories, the Franklin Badge is actually incredibly useful. When wearing it, any projectiles launched your way will be reflected harmlessly off you. There is no downside, so grab this as soon as it appears. Don't get too confident, though—the bonus doesn't last long.
- : EarthBound (06/1995)
- The Franklin Badge might not be flashy, but it's an impressive piece of kit. This tiny thing acts as a reflector shield for any projectiles fired your way. With no particular drawbacks to consider either, it's a real boon if you can snag it. It will run out, though, so don't get careless!
- : EarthBound (1994 (JP))
- : Mother 3 (2006 (JP))
Spirits[edit]
While the Franklin Badge itself does not have a spirit, the item appears as skill which equips the player with it at the start of a match.
Primary spirits[edit]
Support spirits[edit]
No. | Image | Name | Class | Cost | Ability | Series |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
350 | Dark Mind | ★★★ | 2 | Franklin Badge Equipped | Kirby Series | |
566 | Ana | ★★★ | 2 | Franklin Badge Equipped | EarthBound Series | |
1,079 | Sebastian Tute | ★★★ | 2 | Franklin Badge Equipped | Wii Music | |
1,366 | Athena Asamiya | ★★★ | 2 | Franklin Badge Equipped | Psycho Soldier |
Gallery[edit]
Donkey Kong grabbing a Franklin Badge.
Zero Suit Samus' Paralyzer does not affect DK due to the properties of the Badge.
Names in other languages[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Franklin Badge. Smash Bros. DOJO!!. smashbros.com (2007-08-10). Retrieved on 2007-11-09.
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