Gold fighter

Gold Fighter
Gold Fighters in Ultimate.
Universe	Mario
Appears in	SSB4 Ultimate
Requirements	100 coins (Golden Plains) Xerneas: Geomancy (Ultimate only)
Article on Super Mario Wiki	Gold Mario

"Golden" redirects here. For the New Hampshire smasher, see Smasher:Golden.

Gold is a transformation that appears in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Fighters affected by this transformation are referred to as gold fighters. It originates from the Mario universe.

Gold fighters deal 1.5× more knockback to opponents from direct attacks and throws, but projectiles are unaffected. In for Nintendo 3DS only, the fighter will not flinch or receive knockback. When granted by collecting 100 coins on Golden Plains or by summoning Xerneas (in Ultimate), the effect is accompanied by a damage output multiplier, indicated by a red particle effect around the affected fighter. The aesthetic effects of the transformation, such as the metallic appearance and muted voice clips, are similar to that of a Metal Box. In some Spirit Battles, the opponent is gold.

The Metal Killer spirit skill deals increased damage to gold fighters, treating them just like metal fighters. Conversely, Metal Slash does not treat gold fighters as metal fighters, dealing 1% damage instead of an Instant KO.

In Spirit Battles

Conditions in italic aren't listed on the Spirit Battle preview screen.

Spirit				Battle parameters
No.	Image	Name	Series	Enemy Fighter(s)	Type	Power	Stage	Rules	Conditions	Music
433		Meowth	Pokémon Series	•Gold Isabelle ×2		3,300	Golden Plains	N/A	•Take your strongest team into this no-frills battle •Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls (Meowth)	Road to Viridian City - Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue
539		Aegislash	Pokémon Series	•Gold Meta Knight ×2		4,000	Kalos Pokémon League (hazards off)	N/A	•The enemy's melee weapons have increased power •Timed battle (1:30) •Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd	Battle! (Trainer Battle) - Pokémon X / Pokémon Y
557		Solgaleo	Pokémon Series	•Gold Incineroar (160 HP)		9,400	Spear Pillar (hazards off)	N/A	•Stamina battle •The enemy favors special moves •Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls (Solgaleo)	Battle! (Elite Four) / Battle! (Solgaleo/Lunala)
558		Lunala	Pokémon Series	•Gold Ridley (160 HP)		9,400	Luigi's Mansion (Battlefield form)	N/A	•Stamina battle •Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls (Lunala)	Battle! (Elite Four) / Battle! (Solgaleo/Lunala)
560		Necrozma	Pokémon Series	•Gold Mewtwo (160 HP)		9,400	Spear Pillar (hazards off)	•Giant	•The enemy is giant when the enemy's at high damage •The enemy's special moves have increased power •Stamina battle	Battle! (Elite Four) / Battle! (Solgaleo/Lunala)
778		Super Sonic	Sonic The Hedgehog Series	•Gold Sonic		13,700	Windy Hill Zone	•Sudden Final Smash	•The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash	Live & Learn
818		Iridescent Glint Beetle	Pikmin Series	•Gold Squirtle (50 HP)		4,400	Distant Planet	N/A	•Timed stamina battle (1:00) •The enemy tends to avoid conflict	Forest of Hope
1,083		Gold Bone	StreetPass Mii Plaza Series	•Gold Mii Brawler (Moveset 1313, Hockey Mask, Vampire Garb)		3,800	Lylat Cruise	•Hazard: Low Gravity •Item: Super Scope	•Gravity is reduced	Tunnel Scene - X
1,302		Golden Dash Mushroom	Super Mario Series	•Gold Mii Brawler (Moveset 2122, Super Mushroom Hat, Standard Outfit, No Voice)		10,000	Figure-8 Circuit (Ω form)	•Attack Power ↑ •Uncontrollable Speed •Item: Mario Kart	•The enemy has super armor and is hard to launch or make flinch •The enemy is very fast and can't stop quickly •The enemy has increased attack power	Mario Circuit - Mario Kart 8
1,343		Jiggy	Banjo-Kazooie Series	•Gold Kirby ×5 (10 HP)		2,000	The Great Cave Offensive	N/A	•Timed stamina battle •The enemy falls slowly	Treasure Trove Cove
1,437		Piglin	Minecraft Series	•Gold Alex Team ×7 (×2 Tiny)		4,000	Reset Bomb Forest (Forest)	N/A	•Timed battle (2:00) •Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd •The enemy starts the battle with a Killing Edge	Cavern
				•Gold Mii Brawler Team ×7 (×2 Tiny) (Moveset 1111, Pig Mask, Pig Outfit)

Origin

The effect originates from the Gold Flower power-up, introduced in New Super Mario Bros. 2, which allows Mario to transform into Gold Mario. Gold Mario is a variant of the Fire Mario transformation that allows Mario to shoot golden fireballs which turn breakable blocks and enemies into coins.

Trivia

• In Spirit Battles, gold fighters will not have the red aura and rainbow flare around them, to indicate that their damage output is not buffed. However, if they use their Final Smash, they will temporarily lose their gold status, and upon regaining it, the red aura and flare will appear as well, although their damage output still isn't buffed.
• The "Transformation Duration" Spirit skill increases the duration of the gold status from Golden Plains, but not from Xerneas.