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Background characters are cameo characters that appear in a stage that corresponds to their home universe (e.g. King Dedede appears in the Super Smash Bros. stage Dream Land). Note that background characters should not be confused with stage hazards, since background characters do not directly affect gameplay.

From Super Smash Bros.[edit]

Peach's Castle[edit]

Main article: Peach's Castle

A Lakitu Bro. can sometimes be seen flying in the background. It does not appear in SSB4 and Ultimate.

Lakitu Bro. in Super Smash Bros.

Kongo Jungle[edit]

Main article: Kongo Jungle (SSB)

Necky appears flying in the background.

Necky soaring in Ultimate.

Dream Land[edit]

Main article: Dream Land (SSB)

King Dedede and Bronto Burt appear flying in the background; in rare instances, two King Dedede sprites may be visible at once. In SSB4 and Ultimate, when King Dedede is participating, he will not appear in the background.

King Dedede as a background character in Dream Land.
Bronto Burt in Super Smash Bros.
Bronto Burt in Melee.

Mushroom Kingdom[edit]

Main article: Mushroom Kingdom (SSB)

Many classic enemies from Super Mario Bros. are seen in the background, including Koopa Troopas and Buzzy Beetles.

Koopa Troopa in Super Smash Bros.
A red Koopa Troopa in Ultimate.
A Buzzy Beetle in Ultimate.

Planet Zebes[edit]

Main article: Planet Zebes

Ridley and Waver sprites ripped directly from Super Metroid can be seen flying around.

Ridley in Super Smash Bros.
Ridley in Super Smash Bros.
Waver in Super Smash Bros.
Two Wavers in Super Smash Bros.

Saffron City[edit]

Main article: Saffron City

Several flying-type Pokémon, including but not limited to Pidgey, Fearow, Moltres (rarely), and Butterfree, fly across the skyline.

Butterfree sprite from Super Smash Bros.
Several Butterfree in Ultimate.
Fearow sprite from Super Smash Bros.
Fearow in Ultimate.
Pidgey sprite from Super Smash Bros.
Several Pidgey in Ultimate.
Moltres in Super Smash Bros.
Moltres in Ultimate.

Yoshi's Island[edit]

Main article: Super Happy Tree

Propeller Shy Guys appear in the background. A Goonie, in its Yoshi's Story design, occasionally flies in the background.

Propeller Shy Guy in Super Smash Bros.
Propeller Shy Guy in Ultimate.
Goonie in Ultimate.

From Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Mushroom Kingdom[edit]

Main article: Mushroom Kingdom (SSBM)

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

Lakitu in Melee.
Goomba in Melee.
Green Koopa Troopa in Melee.

Brinstar[edit]

Main article: Brinstar

A Chozo Statue on the main platform comes to life and briefly walks before settling down into its original position, much like the Torizo in Super Metroid; it does not move in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. There is a large brain-like organism in the far background that shakes constantly, though it is not based upon any specific creature from the Metroid series.

Chozo Statue in Melee.

Great Bay[edit]

Main article: Great Bay

After three minutes have passed, the Four Giants appear on the hillside to push the falling Moon back into the sky.

The Four Giants pushing back the moon in Ultimate.

Jungle Japes[edit]

Main article: Jungle Japes

Cranky Kong is seen walking back and forth in his cottage, sometimes also rocking in his chair at some points. Flocks of Neckies can also be seen in the far background. Neckies do not appear in 3DS and Ultimate.

Cranky Kong in Melee.
Several Neckies in Brawl.

Yoshi's Island[edit]

Main article: Yoshi's Island (SSBM)

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

Fishin' Lakitu in Melee.
Banzai Bill in Melee.

Yoshi's Story[edit]

Main article: Yoshi's Story

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

Pak E. Derm in Ultimate.

From Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Regardless of stage and game mode, using Pokémon Trainer will have the Trainer himself stand on a platform in the background. As with the previous games, there are stage-specific background characters as well.

Distant Planet[edit]

Main article: Distant Planet

A Red Bulborb appears in the background; it is always sleeping in Brawl and for 3DS, and occasionally walks across the grassy terrain in Ultimate. A Cloaking Burrow-nit can also be seen in Brawl, and four more can be seen with it in Ultimate.

A sleeping Red Bulborb in Brawl.
Cloaking Burrow-nit in Brawl.
A Red Bulborb in Ultimate.
Multiple Cloaking Burrow-nits in Ultimate.

Frigate Orpheon[edit]

Main article: Frigate Orpheon

The Parasite Queen, the first boss of Metroid Prime, appears in the background in Frigate Orpheon.

Parasite Queen in Brawl.
Parasite Queen artwork from Ultimate.
Parasite Queen in Ultimate.

Green Hill Zone[edit]

Main article: Green Hill Zone

Tails, Knuckles, and Silver can be seen running up and down the shuttle loop.

Tails, Silver, and Knuckles in Brawl.

Luigi's Mansion[edit]

Main article: Luigi's Mansion

Boos briefly appear from the rubble of the mansion when it collapses.

Boo in Wii U.

New Pork City[edit]

Main article: New Pork City

The Porky Statue appears as an inanimate statue on the far right side of the city.

The Porky Statue in Ultimate.

Pokémon Stadium 2[edit]

Main article: Pokémon Stadium 2

Electivire, Magnezone, Snorunt, Snover, Drifloon, Hoppip, Skarmory, Cubone, and Dugtrio all appear in the background of the various elemental transformations of the stage.

Electivire in Brawl.
Skarmory, Drifloon, and Hoppip in Brawl.
Dugtrio and Cubone in Brawl.
Electivire and Magnezone in Ultimate.
Snorunt and Snover in Ultimate.
Hoppip, Skarmory and Drifloon in Ultimate.
Cubone and Dugtrio in Ultimate.

Shadow Moses Island[edit]

Main article: Shadow Moses Island

Occasionally, Metal Gear REX, Metal Gear RAY, or two Gekko appear in the background of the stage.

Metal Gear REX in Brawl.
Metal Gear RAY in Brawl.
Gekko in Brawl.
Metal Gear REX in Ultimate.

Smashville[edit]

Main article: Smashville

Villagers from Animal Crossing appear in the background, depending on actual time of day and date, including Blanca, Blathers, Booker, Brewster, (behind a counter, serving coffee) Celeste, Copper, Cornimer, Crazy Redd, Dr. Shrunk, Gracie (with her car), Gulliver (flying in his UFO), Harriet, a human villager (both male or female, the former of which has three variants while the latter has two), Kapp'n (in the town driving his taxi to the town hall), Kaitlin, Katie, Katrina, Lyle, K.K. Slider (on Saturdays from 7:30-11:59 PM), Mabel, Pascal, Pete (flying in the background), Phyllis, Rover, Sable, Saharah, Joan, Timmy and Tommy, Tom Nook, Tortimer and Wendell.

A male villager in Ultimate.
A male villager in Ultimate.
A male villager in Ultimate.
A female villager in Ultimate.
A female villager in Ultimate.
Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.
Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.
Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.
Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.
Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.
Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.
Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.
Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.
Blathers in Ultimate.
Blathers asleep in Ultimate.
Booker in Ultimate.
Brewster, alongside a female villager, in Ultimate.
Celeste in Ultimate.
Celeste asleep in Ultimate.
Copper in Ultimate.
Cornimer in Ultimate.
Crazy Redd in Ultimate.
Dr. Shrunk in for Wii U.
Gracie in Ultimate.
Harriet in Ultimate.
Joan in Ultimate.
K.K. Slider, alongside Tortimer, Blathers and a male villager, in Ultimate.
Kaitlin in Ultimate.
Katarina in Ultimate.
Katie in Ultimate.
Lyle in Ultimate.
Mabel in Ultimate.
Pascal in Ultimate.
Pelly in Ultimate.
Phyllis in Ultimate.
Rover in Ultimate.
Sable in Ultimate.
Saharah in Ultimate.
Timmy/Tommy in Ultimate.
Tom Nook, in his Nook Cranny outfit, in Ultimate.
Tom Nook, in his Nook 'n' Go outfit, in Ultimate.
Tom Nook, in his Nookway outfit, in Ultimate.
Tom Nook, in his Nookington's outfit, in Ultimate.
Tortimer in Ultimate.
Wendell in Ultimate.
Pete in Ultimate.
Gulliver's UFO and Kapp'n's taxi in Ultimate.

Spear Pillar[edit]

Main article: Spear Pillar

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

Uxie in Brawl.
Close up of Mesprit in Brawl.
Close up of Azelf in Brawl.
Uxie during gameplay in Ultimate.
Mesprit during gameplay in Ultimate.
Azelf during gameplay in Ultimate.

WarioWare, Inc.[edit]

Main article: WarioWare, Inc.

Jimmy T. and various Fronks appear in the background during a few microgames. Jimmy T. appears on the "Taunt!" microgame, while the Fronks appear on the Sole Man microgame.

Jimmy T. in Brawl.
Fronks in Ultimate.

Yoshi's Island[edit]

Main article: Yoshi's Island (SSBB)

Chain Chomps and Goonies occasionally appear in the background.

Chain Chomp roaming below the stage in Brawl.
Goonies taking flight in Brawl.

From Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]

Super Mario Maker[edit]

Main article: Super Mario Maker

Various Mario objects and enemies sometimes fly by in the background, including Bullet Bills; a Hammer Bro, a Koopa Troopa, a Lakitu flying by in clouds, and a Goomba riding a Koopa Clown Car (replaced with a Galoomba when in the Super Mario World style).

Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the Super Mario Bros. 3 style in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the Super Mario Bros. style in Ultimate.
Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the Super Mario Bros. 3 style in Ultimate.
Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the Super Mario World style in Ultimate.
Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the New Super Mario Bros. U style in Ultimate.
3 Bullet Bills in the Super Mario Bros. style in Ultimate.
3 Bullet Bills in the Super Mario Bros. 3 style in Ultimate.
3 Bullet Bills in the Super Mario World style in Ultimate.
3 Bullet Bills in the New Super Mario Bros. U style in Ultimate.
Goomba riding a Clown Car in the Super Mario Bros. style in Ultimate.
Goomba riding a Clown Car in the Super Mario Bros. 3 style in Ultimate.
Galoomba riding a Clown Car in the Super Mario World style in Ultimate.
Goomba riding a Clown Car in the New Super Mario Bros. U style in Ultimate.

Umbra Clock Tower[edit]

Main article: Umbra Clock Tower

The angels Affinity and Inspired only appear and fly around in the background of Purgatorio, and occasionally the enormous Fortitudo comes close to the playing field and lets out a powerful roar, shaking the screen.

Affinity and Inspired in Wii U.
Fortitudo in Ultimate.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS exclusive[edit]

Spirit Train[edit]

Main article: Spirit Train

Toon Link, in his Spirit Tracks incarnation, appears as a background character in the Spirit Train stage, where he drives the train. If Link, Toon Link or Young Link are selected as fighters on this stage, then Alfonzo will drive the train instead.

Toon Link in 3DS. Note that this is a pre-release image, as Link cannot appear alongside Spirit Tracks Toon Link in the final game.
Alfonzo in 3DS.
Toon Link in Ultimate.
Alfonzo in Ultimate.

Magicant[edit]

Main article: Magicant

Various scenes from Mother and EarthBound can appear in a tear in the sky in the background of the stage. Characters who appear in these scenes include Ninten, Mick and Lloyd from Mother; and Ness, Paula, Jeff, Poo, various residents of Threed, an Urban Zombie, Dr. Andonuts, Apple Kid and his mouse, Gerardo Montague, and Mr. Saturns from EarthBound.

Ninten and Lloyd in Ultimate.
Ninten and Mick in Ultimate.
Ness, Paula, Jeff, Poo, Mr. Saturn, Dr. Andonuts, Gerardo Montague, Apple Kid and his mouse in Ultimate.
Ness, Paula, an Urban Zombie and residents of Threed in Ultimate.

Find Mii[edit]

Main article: Find Mii

A Mii appears in the cage in the background, like the player's Mii in the original game Find Mii. In 3DS, this Mii is the Mii assigned to the player's console. In Ultimate, one of the Miis from the player's system is randomly selected instead.

Caged Mii in Ultimate.

Tomodachi Life[edit]

Main article: Tomodachi Life

Miis appear in the background hanging out in the apartments.

Mii in 3DS.
Mii in Ultimate.

Living Room[edit]

Main article: Living Room

A few Nintendogs or a calico cat can appear as background characters in this stage. A television screen in the background also shows multiple Nintendogs and cats wearing Mario, Luigi and toad hats.

Beagle in 3DS.
Toy Poodle in 3DS.
The calico cat in 3DS.
Toy Poodle in Ultimate.
The calico cat in Ultimate.
Beagle in Ultimate.
Shiba Inu in Ultimate.
Golden Retriever in Ultimate.
Jack Russell in Ultimate.
Television screen showing multiple Nintendogs wearing Mario, Luigi and Toad hats.
Television screen showing a Nintendog and two cats wearing Mario, Luigi and Toad hats.
A Nintendog and cat wearing Mario and Luigi hats.
A Nintendog wearing a Mario hat.

Tortimer Island[edit]

Main article: Tortimer Island

Kapp'n appears occasionally in his boat. Leila, Leilani, Grams, or Tortimer can also appear beside the shop depending on the variant.

Kapp'n in 3DS.
Kapp'n in Ultimate.
Leilani in Ultimate.
Leila in Ultimate.
Grams in Ultimate.
Tortimer in Ultimate.

Reset Bomb Forest[edit]

Main article: Reset Bomb Forest

Prior to the Reset Bomb's landfall, Viridi appears for a moment. In 3DS, she is a still frame, but in Ultimate she has an animated model. She is one of few background characters with voice clips.

Viridi in 3DS.
Viridi in Ultimate.

Prism Tower[edit]

Main article: Prism Tower

Multiple Magnemite appear behind the tower. Zapdos, Emolga and Yveltal occasionally appear flying around the tower. Helioptile sometimes appears in the bushes on the ground.

Zapdos in 3DS.
Zapdos in Ultimate.
Yveltal in Ultimate.
Helioptile in Ultimate.
Emolga in Ultimate.
Several Magnemite in Ultimate.

Unova Pokémon League[edit]

Main article: Unova Pokémon League

Occasionally, a Milotic, a Shaymin, or a Whimsicott will appear in place of Reshiram or Zekrom.

Shaymin (Land Forme) in Ultimate.
Shaymin (Sky Forme) in Ultimate.
Whimsicott in Ultimate.
Milotic in Ultimate.

Mute City (Ω form)[edit]

Main article: Mute City SNES

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

The Blue Falcon in Ultimate.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U exclusive[edit]

Garden of Hope[edit]

Main article: Garden of Hope

A Red Bulborb wanders around in the background; while it will not interrupt the battle proper, its presence stops Pikmin from reconstructing anything until it leaves.

Red Bulborb in Wii U.

Pilotwings[edit]

Main article: Pilotwings

Miis appear on this stage, flying through the sky riding Rocket Belts. Unlike most Mii appearances, these Miis are pre-modeled and do not use the faces of Miis from the player's system.

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

Wii Fit Studio[edit]

Main article: Wii Fit Studio

The living Wii Balance Board that is seen upon starting up Wii Fit is seen in the gym. In Ultimate, silhouettes of various people exercising appear as well.

Wii Balance Board in Wii U.
An exercising person in Ultimate.
An excercising person and Wii Balance Board in Ultimate.

Mario Galaxy[edit]

Main article: Mario Galaxy

Lubba, along with several other Lumas, appears on Starship Mario in the background.

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

Mario Circuit[edit]

Main article: Mario Circuit

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

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

Town and City[edit]

Main article: Town and City

Villagers from Animal Crossing appear in the background, depending on actual time of day and date. Some appear on both the City and Town version of the stage. These are Blathers, Celeste, Gulliver, Mabel, Kaitlin, Katie, Lyle, Mr. Resetti, Pascal, Phyllis, Rover, Saharah and Sable. Others only appear in one variation of the stage. Crazy Redd, Don Resetti, Dr. Shrunk, Frillard, Gracie, Harriet, Katrina, Kicks, Labelle, Lloid, Phineas can be seen in the City variation, while Booker, Blanca, Brewster, Chip, Copper, Joan, Nat, Pelly, Pete, Serena, Timmy & Tommy, Tom Nook, Tortimer, Wendell and Wisp can be seen in the Town variation. K.K. Slider also appears on the stage on Saturdays at 8 PM and Kapp'n's bus appears in the background during the transformation between Town and City.

Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.
Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.
Blanca, with one of possible faces, in Ultimate.
Blathers in Ultimate.
Blathers asleep in Ultimate.
Booker in Ultimate.
Brewster, alongside Phyllis, in Ultimate.
Celeste in Ultimate.
Celeste asleep in Ultimate.
Chip in Ultimate.
Copper in Ultimate.
Crazy Redd in Ultimate.
Don Resetti in Ultimate.
Dr. Shrunk in Ultimate.
Frillard in Ultimate.
Gracie in Ultimate.
Gulliver in Ultimate.
Harriet in Ultimate.
Joan in Ultimate.
Kaitlin in Ultimate.
Katarina in Ultimate.
Katie in Ultimate.
Kicks in Ultimate.
K.K. Slider, alongside Blathers, in Ultimate.
Labelle in Ultimate.
Lloid in Ultimate.
Lyle in Ultimate.
Mabel in Ultimate.
Mr. Resetti in Ultimate.
Nat in Ultimate.
Pascal in Ultimate.
Pelly in Ultimate.
Pete in Ultimate.
Phineas in Ultimate.
Phyllis in Ultimate.
Rover in Ultimate.
Sable in Ultimate.
Saharah in Ultimate.
Serena in Ultimate.
Timmy/Tommy in Ultimate.
Tom Nook, in his Nook Cranny outfit, in Ultimate.
Tom Nook, in his Nook 'n' Go outfit, in Ultimate.
Tom Nook, in his Nookway outfit, in Ultimate.
Tom Nook, in his Nookington's outfit, in Ultimate.
Tortimer in Ultimate.
Wendell in Ultimate.
Wisp in Ultimate.
Kapp'n's bus in Ultimate.

Kalos Pokémon League[edit]

Main article: Kalos Pokémon League

In the Dragonmark Chamber various Dragon-type Pokémon can appear, including Garchomp, Hydreigon, Axew, and Dragonite appear. In the Flood Chamber, Water types Piplup, Wailord, Blastoise, and Clawitzer appear. In the Ironworks Chamber, Steel types Klinklang, Steelix, Scizor, and Honedge appear. Finally, in the Blazing Chamber, Fire types Infernape, Tepig, Blaziken, and Pyroar appear.

The aforementioned Pokémon may not appear if Rayquaza, Manaphy, Registeel, or Ho-Oh appear in their respective chambers as stage hazards.

Garchomp, Hydreigon, Axew, and Dragonite in Wii U.
Infernape, Tepig, Blaziken, and Pyroar in Wii U.
Klinklang, Steelix, Scizor, and Honedge in Wii U.
Honedge in Wii U.
Piplup, Wailord, Blastoise, and Clawitzer in Wii U.
Garchomp, Hydreigon, Axew, and Dragonite in Ultimate.
Infernape, Tepig, Blaziken, and Pyroar in Ultimate.
Klinklang, Steelix, Scizor, and Honedge in Ultimate.
Blastoise in Ultimate.
Piplup, Wailord, Blastoise, and Clawitzer in Ultimate.

Gamer[edit]

Main article: Gamer

Pyoro can occasionally appear in the background of the stage with the blocks from the Bird minigame from Game & Wario, which players can use them as another way to hide from 5-Volt's line of sight. Reporter John can also be seen in the background on the TV while 5-Volt is watching it.

Additionally, drawings and stickers of other WarioWare characters can appear scattered across the stage as well; those being drawings of Jimmy T., Mona, Young Cricket (Smash 4 only), and Penny (Ultimate only); and stickers of 9-Volt, 18-Volt, 5-Volt, Ana, Spitz, and Ashley.

Pyoro in Ultimate.
Reporter John in Ultimate.
Sticker of 5-Volt in Wii U.
Sticker of 18-Volt and drawing of Mona in Wii U.
Drawing of Jimmy T. in Wii U.
Drawing of Young Cricket in Wii U.
Sticker of Ashley in Ultimate.
Stickers of Spitz and Ana in Ultimate.
Sticker of 18-Volt in Ultimate.
Stickers of 9-Volt and Ana in Ultimate.
Drawing of Mona in Ultimate.
Drawing of Penny in Ultimate.
Drawing of Jimmy T. in Ultimate.

Skyloft[edit]

Main article: Skyloft

Loftwings can be seen flying around.

A Brown Loftwing in Ultimate.
A Red Loftwing in Ultimate.
A Blue Loftwing in Ultimate.

Wuhu Island[edit]

Main article: Wuhu Island

Crowds of Miis can be seen watching the fight in various sections of the stage, such as Sugarsand Beach, Wishing Fountain and Swordplay Colosseum. Additionally, a single Mii playing frisbee with their dog can be seen on Sugarsand Beach, while at the boating gate it is possible to see a bunch of Miis competing in a Power Cruising race.

Matt, a Mii, racing in Power Cruising in Ultimate.
Miyu, a Mii, racing in Power Cruising in Ultimate.
Takumi, a Mii, racing in Power Cruising in Ultimate.
Tyrone, a Mii, racing in Power Cruising in Ultimate.
Steve, a Mii, playing Frisbee Dog in Ultimate.

Windy Hill Zone[edit]

Main article: Windy Hill Zone

Seven Animal friends (Flicky, Pecky, Picky, Pocky, Cucky, Ricky, and Rocky) from Sonic the Hedgehog can be seen in the background.

Rocky, Flicky and Ricky in Ultimate.
Picky and Cucky in Ultimate.
Pocky in Ultimate.
Pecky in Ultimate.

Pac-Land[edit]

Main article: Pac-Land

Mother Fairy appears during the Fairy Land section, where she rewards the fighters with Flying Boots. When a round is completed, Ms. Pac-Man can be seen waving to the fighters as they return to Pac-Man's house. Buttercup appears at the start of every round and at Fairy Land with her family.

Mother Fairy and her fairies in Wii U.
Ms. Pac-Man in Ultimate.

From Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

New Donk City Hall[edit]

Main article: New Donk City Hall

The members of the band, including Pauline, appear on floating platforms, and on the ground in front of City Hall. Interacting with the band members causes them to begin performing "Jump Up, Super Star!" or "Ground Theme (Band Performance)". Captain Toad, New Donkers and the Odyssey can be seen in the background as well.

The Bassist in Ultimate.
The Brass Player in Ultimate.
The Drummer in Ultimate.
The Guitarist in Ultimate.
Pauline in Ultimate.
The musicians and Pauline in Ultimate.
Captain Toad in Ultimate.
New Donkers in Ultimate.

Great Plateau Tower[edit]

Main article: Great Plateau Tower

The Old Man from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild periodically floats onto the stage on his Paraglider.

The Old Man in Ultimate.

Moray Towers[edit]

Main article: Moray Towers

Judd and Li'l Judd appear on the stage, indicating who is in the lead by holding up a flag that corresponds to the player's color. When the battle takes place during Splatfests, they dance.

Judd and Li'l Judd in Ultimate.

Dracula's Castle[edit]

Main article: Dracula's Castle

Shadows of Dracula and Kid Dracula appear occasionally, illuminated by flashes of lightning. Other boss characters make an appearance, each with an entrance based on how they appeared during their original battle in the Castlevania series: the Creature and his Flea Man ally Igor, a Mummy, Medusa, the Werewolf, Carmilla and Death. With the exceptions of Dracula and Kid Dracula, all Dracula's Castle background characters received new original artwork for Spirits mode in Ultimate.

Dracula's shadow in Ultimate.
Artwork of Medusa.
Medusa in Ultimate.
Artwork of the Mummy.
The Mummy in Ultimate.
Artwork of the Creature and Igor.
The duo in Ultimate.
Artwork of Death.
Death in Ultimate.
Artwork of Carmilla.
Carmilla in Ultimate.
Artwork of the Werewolf.
The Werewolf in Ultimate.

Mementos[edit]

Main article: Mementos

Morgana, as the Morganamobile, will occasionally drive in the background of the stage, dropping off members of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. These include Ryuji Sakamoto, Ann Takamaki, Yusuke Kitagawa, Makoto Niijima, and Haru Okumura. They'll react to the battle whenever a fighter is KOed. At times, a platform will lower down onto stage as well, which has a cracked screen on it. This screen has a chance of showing either Morgana running or Teddie, referencing the loading screens of Persona 5 and Persona 4 respectively.

Skull, Panther, Fox, Queen, and Noir in Ultimate.
Morgana, in car form, in Ultimate.
Cracked screen showing Morgana in Ultimate.
Cracked screen showing Teddie in Ultimate.

Yggdrasil's Altar[edit]

Main article: Yggdrasil's Altar

As the stage begins to rise from the ground to the skies, Cetacea can be seen flying with it shortly. Once airborne, the stage will occasionally feature Slimes or Tockles appearing to watch the battle for a while before exiting via leaping off or vanishing respectively. Very rarely, a Liquid Metal Slime will appear in the background of the stage for a very short amount of time, before quickly fleeing and jumping off similarly to Slimes.

Liquid Metal Slime in Ultimate.
Catacea, Tockle, and Slime in Ultimate.
Slime in Ultimate.

Spiral Mountain[edit]

Main article: Spiral Mountain

Randomly-selected flocks of 1-5 Jinjos fly around the mountain in circular patterns. Bottles pops out of various molehills around the mountain or on its summit, scratching himself often as he did in Banjo-Kazooie, as well as waving at the fighters. Mumbo Jumbo magically appears in various locations (including the mountain's summit, the entrance to Gruntilda's Lair, or the cliffs in the background), and juggles his eyeballs much like he did in Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts. When the stage stops rotating and Gruntilda's Lair is visible, Gruntilda rides her broomstick around the mountain while cackling. Tooty constantly runs along the path going through the Mountain's various landmarks (occasionally stopping to wave at the fighters above). Numerous Buzzbombs fly around as well. Unlike other characters, Tooty and Buzzbombs can be seen even while the camera is rotating. With the exception of Mumbo Jumbo, all Spiral Mountain background characters received new original artwork for their Ultimate Spirits.

Gruntilda artwork from Ultimate.
Gruntilda in Ultimate.
Mumbo Jumbo in Ultimate.
Bottles artwork from Ultimate.
Bottles in Ultimate.
Jinjos artwork from Ultimate.
Jinjos in Ultimate.
Tooty artwork from Ultimate.
Tooty in Ultimate.
Buzzbomb artwork from Ultimate.
A Buzzbomb in Ultimate.

King of Fighters Stadium[edit]

Main article: King of Fighters Stadium

A number of characters from various SNK franchises appear in the background watching the fight, akin to how selected fighters would "wait for their turn" in The King of Fighters '94-'98. It is random which characters will appear, but selecting specific music to play will sometimes guarantee the appearance of a character. For example, selecting the "Pasta - FATAL FURY 2" song will guarantee that Andy Bogard appears on the stage. A total of 20 different characters may appear in the stage, from several series such as Fatal Fury, The King of Fighters, Art of Fighting, Psycho Soldier and Ikari Warriors.

Andy Bogard in Ultimate.
Athena Asamiya in Ultimate.
Billy Kane in Ultimate.
Blue Mary in Ultimate.
Chang Koehan in Ultimate.
Choi Bounge in Ultimate.
Clark Still in Ultimate.
Geese Howard in Ultimate.
Goro Daimon in Ultimate.
Iori Yagami in Ultimate.
Joe Higashi in Ultimate.
Kim Kaphwan in Ultimate.
King in Ultimate.
Kyo Kusanagi in Ultimate.
Ralf Jones in Ultimate.
Rock Howard in Ultimate.
Ryo Sakazaki in Ultimate.
Ryuji Yamazaki in Ultimate.
Tung Fu Rue in Ultimate.
Yuri Sakazaki in Ultimate.

Garreg Mach Monastery[edit]

Main article: Garreg Mach Monastery

A number of characters from Fire Emblem: Three Houses appear in the background watching the fight. The house of affiliation of the characters in the background depends on the phase of the stage; characters from the Blue Lions will appear in the Marketplace, along with the Gatekeeper standing near the main gate, characters from the Black Eagles will appear in the Reception Hall, characters from the Golden Deer will appear on the Bridge, along with a Pegasus Knight flying in the background, and finally characters from the Church of Seiros will appear in the Cathedral.

Dimitri and Dedue in Ultimate.
Ingrid in Ultimate.
Edelgard in Ultimate.
Dorothea in Ultimate.
Petra in Ultimate.
Claude in Ultimate.
Lorenz in Ultimate.
Hilda in Ultimate.
Rhea in Ultimate.
Seteth in Ultimate.
Flayn in Ultimate.
Gatekeeper in Ultimate.
The Pegasus Knight in Ultimate.

Spring Stadium[edit]

Main article: Spring Stadium

Numerous fans can be seen on the stands of Spring Stadium, similarly to how they appear in ARMS. While they appear to be Min Min fans, they sport a slightly different attire than they do in the original game, with Super Smash Bros. themed shirts and caps instead of shirts with Min Min's emblem and her signature beanie.

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

Minecraft World[edit]

Main article: Minecraft World

Two of a randomly selected farm animal will appear as soon as the stage starts. These include cows, sheep, and chickens. Some biomes may feature Villagers that perform farmwork during the day. They can be seen occasionally turning to fighters and watch the battle when close. At nighttime, Villagers retire to their homes and two different types of monsters will appear. These include a Zombie, an Enderman, a Skeleton, and a Spider; they do not affect gameplay. When morning starts, the monsters will either catch fire and burn up or simply retreat depending on the monster, repeating the cycle.

Cow in Ultimate.
Sheep in Ultimate.
Chicken in Ultimate.
Plains Butcher Villager in Ultimate.
Plains Farmer Villager in Ultimate.
Snow Butcher Villager in Ultimate.
Zombie in Ultimate.
Enderman in Ultimate.
Skeleton in Ultimate.
Spider in Ultimate.

Cloud Sea of Alrest[edit]

Main article: Cloud Sea of Alrest

One pair of characters will randomly be selected to appear during the match, appearing as a Driver and Blade pair. These pairs include Nia and Dromarch, Tora and Poppi α, Mòrag and Brighid, and Zeke and Pandoria. The selected pair can be in one of three locations, being either to the left, the front or on top of Rex's house, either standing together in one spot or apart in multiple spots. They will perform various actions taken from their idle animations in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Additionally, several Titans will appear in the background, which includes Goldmouth (the Argentum Titan) with the Maelstrom following behind, Gormott, Uraya, Mor Ardain, Genbu, and Indol. All six Titans will appear in a random preselected order; after all have appeared the cycle repeats for the rest of the match.

Nia in Ultimate.
Dromarch in Ultimate.
Tora in Ultimate.
Poppi α in Ultimate.
Mòrag in Ultimate.
Brighid in Ultimate.
Zeke in Ultimate.
Pandoria in Ultimate.
Goldmouth and the Maelstrom in Ultimate.
Gormott in Ultimate.
Uraya in Ultimate.
Mor Ardain in Ultimate.
Genbu in Ultimate.
Indol in Ultimate.

Mishima Dojo[edit]

Main article: Mishima Dojo

Heihachi Mishima, in his older appearance, makes a cameo in the background of the Mishima Dojo. He initially sits down with his back turned to the fight, and will stand up once a fighter is KO'd, and later react to following KOs.

Heihachi in Ultimate.

Trivia[edit]

Northern Cave and Hollow Bastion are the only non-Smash original new stages in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate that do not feature at least one background character.

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

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 {{ArticleIcons|series=y}}
-{{Image|Cloud Sea of Alrest}}
+{{image|Lots of listed characters that don't have screenshots}}
-'''Background characters''' are cameo characters that appear in a stage that correspond to their home universe (e.g. [[King Dedede]] appears in the ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' stage {{SSB|Dream Land}}). Note that background characters should not be confused with [[stage hazard]]s, since background characters do not directly affect gameplay.
+'''Background characters''' are cameo characters that appear in a stage that corresponds to their home universe (e.g. [[King Dedede]] appears in the ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' stage {{SSB|Dream Land}}). Note that background characters should not be confused with [[stage hazard]]s, since background characters do not directly affect gameplay.
 ==From ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
@@ Line 14: / Line 14: @@
 ===Kongo Jungle===
 {{Main|Kongo Jungle (SSB)}}
-{{s|mariowiki|Necky}} appears flying in the background.
+{{iw|mariowiki|Necky}} appears flying in the background.
 <gallery>
@@ Line 36: / Line 36: @@
 <gallery>
 Koopa Troopa SSB.png|[[Koopa Troopa]] in ''Super Smash Bros.''
-File:RedKoopaTroopaUltimate.jpg|A red [[Koopa Troopa]] in ''Ultimate''.
+RedKoopaTroopaUltimate.jpg|A red [[Koopa Troopa]] in ''Ultimate''.
+Buzzy Beetle.jpg|A Buzzy Beetle in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
 ===Planet Zebes===
 {{Main|Planet Zebes}}
-[[Ridley]] and {{s|metroidwiki|Waver}} sprites ripped directly from ''[[Super Metroid]]'' can be seen flying around.
+[[Ridley]] and {{iw|metroidwiki|Waver}} sprites ripped directly from ''[[Super Metroid]]'' can be seen flying around.
 <gallery>
 Ridley SSB.png|[[Ridley]] in ''Super Smash Bros.''
+Ridley-SSB.png|[[Ridley]] in ''Super Smash Bros.''
 Waver SSB.png|Waver in ''Super Smash Bros.''
+Waver.png|Two Wavers in ''Super Smash Bros.''
 </gallery>
@@ Line 54: / Line 57: @@
 <gallery>
 Butterfree (SSB).png|Butterfree sprite from ''Super Smash Bros.''
+Butterfree Saffron City.jpg|Several Butterfree in ''Ultimate''.
 Fearow (SSB).png|Fearow sprite from ''Super Smash Bros.''
+Fearow Saffron City.jpg|Fearow in ''Ultimate''.
 Pidgey (SSB).png|Pidgey sprite from ''Super Smash Bros.''
+Pidgey Saffron City.jpg|Several Pidgey in ''Ultimate''.
 Moltres (SSB).png|Moltres in ''Super Smash Bros.''
+Moltres Saffron City.jpg|Moltres in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
@@ Line 65: / Line 72: @@
 <gallery>
 FlyGuy64.gif|[[Fly Guy|Propeller Shy Guy]] in ''Super Smash Bros.''
+Fly Guy.jpg|[[Fly Guy|Propeller Shy Guy]] in ''Ultimate''.
+Goonie.jpg|Goonie in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
 ==From ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
-===Brinstar===
+===Mushroom Kingdom===
-{{Main|Brinstar}}
+{{Main|Mushroom Kingdom (SSBM)}}
-A {{s|metroidwiki|Chozo Statue}} on the main platform comes to life and briefly walks before settling down into its original position, much like the Torizo in ''Super Metroid''; it does not move in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''. There is a large brain-like organism in the far background that shakes constantly, though it is not based upon any specific creature from the ''Metroid'' series.
+Multiple Mario enemies are seen in the background, including Koopa Troopa, Goomba and Lakitu.
 <gallery>
-SSBM Chozo Statue.png|Chozo Statue in ''Melee''.
+Lakitu Melee.png|Lakitu in ''Melee''.
+Goomba Melee.png|Goomba in ''Melee''.
+Koopa Melee.png|Green Koopa Troopa in ''Melee''.
 </gallery>
-===Fourside===
+===Brinstar===
-{{Main|Fourside}}
+{{Main|Brinstar}}
-[[Porky Minch]] indirectly appears in his helicopter.
+A {{iw|metroidwiki|Chozo Statue}} on the main platform comes to life and briefly walks before settling down into its original position, much like the Torizo in ''Super Metroid''; it does not move in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''. There is a large brain-like organism in the far background that shakes constantly, though it is not based upon any specific creature from the ''Metroid'' series.
 <gallery>
-PorkyHelicopter.png|[[Porky Minch]]'s helicopter in ''Melee''.
+SSBM Chozo Statue.png|Chozo Statue in ''Melee''.
-PorkyHeliSSBU.png|Porky Minch's helicopter in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
@@ Line 95: / Line 105: @@
 ===Jungle Japes===
 {{Main|Jungle Japes}}
-[[Cranky Kong]] is seen walking back and forth in his cottage, sometimes also rocking in his chair at some points. Flocks of Neckies can also be seen in the far background.
+[[Cranky Kong]] is seen walking back and forth in his cottage, sometimes also rocking in his chair at some points. Flocks of Neckies can also be seen in the far background. Neckies do not appear in ''3DS'' and ''Ultimate''.
 <gallery>
 Cranky Kong Jungle Japes.png|Cranky Kong in ''Melee''.
+Neckies Brawl.png|Several Neckies in ''Brawl''.
 </gallery>
@@ Line 104: / Line 115: @@
 {{Main|Yoshi's Island (SSBM)}}
 A Fishin' [[Lakitu]] and a [[Banzai Bill]] fly around in the background.
+<gallery>
+YoshisIslandFishinLakitu.png|Fishin' Lakitu in ''Melee''.
+YoshisIslandBanzaiBill.png|Banzai Bill in ''Melee''.
+</gallery>
 ===Yoshi's Story===
@@ Line 121: / Line 137: @@
 <gallery>
 DistantPlanetBackgroundBulborb.jpg|A sleeping Red Bulborb in ''Brawl''.
+Cloaking Burrow-nit-Brawl.png|Cloaking Burrow-nit in ''Brawl''.
+Bulborb-Ultimate.jpg|A Red Bulborb in ''Ultimate''.
+Cloaking Burrow-nit.jpg|Multiple Cloaking Burrow-nits in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
@@ Line 165: / Line 184: @@
 Pokémon Stadium 2 4.jpg|Skarmory, Drifloon, and Hoppip in ''Brawl''.
 Pokémon Stadium 2 3.jpg|Dugtrio and Cubone in ''Brawl''.
+Pokémon Stadium 2 electric.jpg|Electivire and Magnezone in ''Ultimate''.
+Pokémon Stadium 2 ice.jpg|Snorunt and Snover in ''Ultimate''.
+Pokémon Stadium 2 flying.jpg|Hoppip, Skarmory and Drifloon in ''Ultimate''.
+Pokémon Stadium 2 ground.jpg|Cubone and Dugtrio in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
@@ Line 180: / Line 203: @@
 ===Smashville===
 {{Main|Smashville}}
-[[Villager]]s from {{uv|Animal Crossing}} appear in the background, depending on actual time of day and date, including [[K.K. Slider]], [[Tom Nook]], [[Blanca]], [[Blathers]], [[Booker]], [[Brewster]], (behind a counter, serving coffee) [[Celeste]], [[Copper]], [[Cornimer]], [[Crazy Redd]], [[Dr. Shrunk]], [[Gracie]] (with her car), [[Gulliver]] (flying in his UFO), [[Harriet]], [[Human |Human boy]] (one of which bears a resemblance to Villager), Human girl [[Kapp'n]] (in the crowd and driving his taxi to the town hall) Kaitlin, [[Katie]], [[Katrina]], [[Lyle]], [[K.K. Slider]] (on Saturdays at 8 PM, the same as Animal Crossing), [[Mabel]], [[Pascal]], [[Pete]] (flying in the background), [[Phyllis]], [[Rover]], [[Sable]], [[Saharah]], [[Joan]], Timmy and Tommy, [[Tom Nook]], [[Tortimer]] and [[Wendell]].
+Villagers from {{uv|Animal Crossing}} appear in the background, depending on actual time of day and date, including [[Blanca]], [[Blathers]], [[Booker]], [[Brewster]], (behind a counter, serving coffee) [[Celeste]], [[Copper]], [[Cornimer]], [[Crazy Redd]], [[Dr. Shrunk]], [[Gracie]] (with her car), [[Gulliver]] (flying in his UFO), [[Harriet]], a [[Villager|human villager]] (both male or female, the former of which has three variants while the latter has two), [[Kapp'n]] (in the town driving his taxi to the town hall), Kaitlin, [[Katie]], [[Katrina]], [[Lyle]], [[K.K. Slider]] (on Saturdays from 7:30-11:59 PM), [[Mabel]], [[Pascal]], [[Pete]] (flying in the background), [[Phyllis]], [[Rover]], [[Sable]], [[Saharah]], [[Joan]], Timmy and Tommy, [[Tom Nook]], [[Tortimer]] and [[Wendell]].
+<gallery>
+Male Villager 1 Smashville.jpg|A male [[villager]] in ''Ultimate''.
+Male Villager 2 Smashville.jpg|A male [[villager]] in ''Ultimate''.
+Male Villager 3 Smashville.jpg|A male [[villager]] in ''Ultimate''.
+Female Villager 1 Smashville.jpg|A female [[villager]] in ''Ultimate''.
+Female Villager 2 Smashville.jpg|A female [[villager]] in ''Ultimate''.
+Blanca Smashville 1.jpg|Blanca, with one of possible faces, in ''Ultimate''.
+Blanca Smashville 2.jpg|Blanca, with one of possible faces, in ''Ultimate''.
+Blanca Smashville 3.jpg|Blanca, with one of possible faces, in ''Ultimate''.
+Blanca Smashville 4.jpg|Blanca, with one of possible faces, in ''Ultimate''.
+Blanca Smashville 5.jpg|Blanca, with one of possible faces, in ''Ultimate''.
+Blanca Smashville 6.jpg|Blanca, with one of possible faces, in ''Ultimate''.
+Blanca Smashville 7.jpg|Blanca, with one of possible faces, in ''Ultimate''.
+Blanca Smashville 8.jpg|Blanca, with one of possible faces, in ''Ultimate''.
+Blathers Smashville.jpg|Blathers in ''Ultimate''.
+Blathers asleep Smashville.jpg|Blathers asleep in ''Ultimate''.
+Booker Smashville.jpg|Booker in ''Ultimate''.
+Roost Smashville.jpg|Brewster, alongside a female [[villager]], in ''Ultimate''.
+Celeste Smashville.jpg|Celeste in ''Ultimate''.
+Celeste alseep Smashville.jpg|Celeste asleep in ''Ultimate''.
+Copper Smashville.jpg|Copper in ''Ultimate''.
+Cornimer.jpg|Cornimer in ''Ultimate''.
+Redd smashville.jpg|Crazy Redd in ''Ultimate''.
+Dr Shrunk Smashville SSB4.png|Dr. Shrunk in ''for Wii U''.
+Gracie Smashville.jpg|Gracie in ''Ultimate''.
+Harriet Smashville.jpg|Harriet in ''Ultimate''.
+Joan Smashville.jpg|Joan in ''Ultimate''.
+K.K. Slider Smashville.jpg|[[K.K. Slider]], alongside Tortimer, Blathers and a male [[villager]], in ''Ultimate''.
+Kaitlin Smashville.jpg|Kaitlin in ''Ultimate''.
+Katarina Smashville.jpg|Katarina in ''Ultimate''.
+Katie Smashville.jpg|Katie in ''Ultimate''.
+Lyle Smashville.jpg|Lyle in ''Ultimate''.
+Mabel Smashville.jpg|Mabel in ''Ultimate''.
+Pascal Smashville.jpg|Pascal in ''Ultimate''.
+Pelly Smashville.jpg|Pelly in ''Ultimate''.
+Phyllis Smashville.jpg|Phyllis in ''Ultimate''.
+Rover Smashville.jpg|Rover in ''Ultimate''.
+Sable Smashville.jpg|Sable in ''Ultimate''.
+Saharah Smashville.jpg|Saharah in ''Ultimate''.
+Timmy Tommy Smashville.jpg|Timmy/Tommy in ''Ultimate''.
+Tom Nook Smashville 1.jpg|Tom Nook, in his Nook Cranny outfit, in ''Ultimate''.
+Tom Nook Smashville 3.jpg|Tom Nook, in his Nook 'n' Go outfit, in ''Ultimate''.
+Tom Nook Smashville 2.jpg|Tom Nook, in his Nookway outfit, in ''Ultimate''.
+Tom Nook Smashville 4.jpg|Tom Nook, in his Nookington's outfit, in ''Ultimate''.
+Tortimer Smashville.jpg|Tortimer in ''Ultimate''.
+Wendell Smashville.jpg|Wendell in ''Ultimate''.
+Pete Smashville.jpg|Pete in ''Ultimate''.
+Smashville background.jpg|Gulliver's UFO and Kapp'n's taxi in ''Ultimate''.
+</gallery>
 ===Spear Pillar===
 {{Main|Spear Pillar}}
 [[Uxie]], [[Azelf]], and [[Mesprit]] may occasionally appear on the stage at random.
-{{incomplete|Uxie in Brawl}}
 <gallery>
+Uxie (SSBB).jpg|Uxie in ''Brawl''.
 Mespirit (U).png|Close up of Mesprit in ''Brawl''.
 Azelf (U).png|Close up of Azelf in ''Brawl''.
-Uxie (U).jpg|Close up of Uxie in ''Ultimate''.
+Uxie (Ultimate).png|Uxie during gameplay in ''Ultimate''.
 Mespirit (Ultimate).png|Mesprit during gameplay in ''Ultimate''.
 Azelf (Ultimate).png|Azelf during gameplay in ''Ultimate''.
@@ Line 196: / Line 269: @@
 ===WarioWare, Inc.===
 {{Main|WarioWare, Inc.}}
-[[Jimmy T.]] and various Fronks appear in the background during several microgames.
+{{iw|mariowiki|Jimmy T.}} and various {{iw|mariowiki|Fronks}} appear in the background during a few microgames. Jimmy T. appears on the "Taunt!" microgame, while the Fronks appear on the {{iw|mariowiki|Sole Man}} microgame.
 <gallery>
 WarioWareTaunt.png|Jimmy T. in ''Brawl''.
+Fronks.jpg|Fronks in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
 ===Yoshi's Island===
 {{Main|Yoshi's Island (SSBB)}}
-For a third time, Shy Guys appear in the background, with Support Ghosts, Chain Chomps and Goonies also occasionally appearing.
+[[Chain Chomp]]s and {{iw|mariowiki|Goonie}}s occasionally appear in the background.
 <gallery>
-File:Support Ghost Cameo.png|Support Ghost aiding Meta Knight in ''Brawl''.
+Chain Chomp Yoshi Cameo.png|Chain Chomp roaming below the stage in ''Brawl''.
-File:Chain Chomp Yoshi Cameo.png|Chain Chomp roaming below the stage in ''Brawl''.
+Goonies Cameo.png|Goonies taking flight in ''Brawl''.
-File:Goonies Cameo.png|Goonies taking flight in ''Brawl''.
-File:Fly Guy Cameo.png|Fly Guy in ''Brawl'', when items are turned off.
 </gallery>
@@ Line 219: / Line 291: @@
 <gallery>
-File:Koopa Cameo WiiU.png|Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
+Koopa Cameo WiiU.png|Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' style in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
-File:Bullet Bill SMM Cameo.jpg|3 Bullet Bills in ''Ultimate''.
+Lakitu Koopa Hammer Bro SSB.jpg|Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the ''Super Mario Bros.'' style in ''Ultimate''.
-File:Goomba Clown Car Cameo.jpg|Galoomba riding a Clown Car in ''Ultimate''
+Lakitu Koopa Hammer Bro SSB3.jpg|Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' style in ''Ultimate''.
+Lakitu Koopa Hammer Bro SMW.jpg|Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the ''Super Mario World'' style in ''Ultimate''.
+Lakitu Koopa Hammer Bro NSMB.jpg|Lakitu, Hammer Bro and Koopa Troopa riding Lakitu Clouds in the ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' style in ''Ultimate''.
+Bullet Bill SMB.jpg|3 Bullet Bills in the ''Super Mario Bros.'' style in ''Ultimate''.
+Bullet Bill SMM Cameo.jpg|3 Bullet Bills in the ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' style in ''Ultimate''.
+Bullet Bill SMW.jpg|3 Bullet Bills in the ''Super Mario World'' style in ''Ultimate''.
+Bullet Bill New Super Mario.jpg|3 Bullet Bills in the ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' style in ''Ultimate''.
+Goomba SMB.jpg|Goomba riding a Clown Car in the ''Super Mario Bros.'' style in ''Ultimate''.
+Goomba SMB3.jpg|Goomba riding a Clown Car in the ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' style in ''Ultimate''.
+Goomba Clown Car Cameo.jpg|Galoomba riding a Clown Car in the ''Super Mario World'' style in ''Ultimate''.
+Goomba Clown Car.jpg|Goomba riding a Clown Car in the ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' style in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
@@ Line 230: / Line 312: @@
 <gallery>
 SSB4 - Umbra Clock Tower.png|Affinity and Inspired in ''Wii U''.
-File:FortitudoUltimate.jpg|Fortitudo in ''Ultimate''.
+FortitudoUltimate.jpg|Fortitudo in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
@@ Line 241: / Line 323: @@
 Link and Toon Link SSB4.jpg|[[Toon Link]] in ''3DS''. Note that this is a pre-release image, as Link cannot appear alongside ''Spirit Tracks'' Toon Link in the final game.
 Smash.4 - Alfonzo Train Conductor.jpg|Alfonzo in ''3DS''.
-SSBUWebsiteDaisy4.jpg|Toon Link in ''Ultimate''.
+Link SpiritTrains.jpg|Toon Link in ''Ultimate''.
 Alfonzo (Ultimate).jpg|Alfonzo in ''Ultimate''.
+</gallery>
+====Magicant====
+{{main|Magicant}}
+Various scenes from ''Mother'' and ''EarthBound'' can appear in a tear in the sky in the background of the stage. Characters who appear in these scenes include {{iw|wikibound|Ninten}},   {{iw|wikibound|Mick}} and {{iw|wikibound|Lloyd}} from ''Mother''; and [[Ness]], [[Paula]], [[Jeff]], [[Poo]], various residents of {{iw|wikibound|Threed}}, an {{iw|wikibound|Urban Zombie}}, {{iw|wikibound|Dr. Andonuts}}, {{iw|wikibound|Apple Kid}} and his mouse, {{iw|wikibound|Gerardo Montague}}, and [[Mr. Saturn]]s from ''EarthBound''.
+<gallery>
+Magicant Scene 1.jpg|Ninten and Lloyd in ''Ultimate''.
+Magicant Scene 2.jpg|Ninten and Mick in ''Ultimate''.
+Magicant Scene 3.jpg|[[Ness]], [[Paula]], [[Jeff]], [[Poo]], [[Mr. Saturn]], Dr. Andonuts, Gerardo Montague, Apple Kid and his mouse in ''Ultimate''.
+Magicant Scene 4.jpg|[[Ness]], [[Paula]], an Urban Zombie and residents of Threed in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
@@ Line 264: / Line 357: @@
 ====Living Room====
 {{Main|Living Room}}
-A few [[Nintendog]]s or a calico cat can appear as background characters in this stage.
+A few [[Nintendog]]s or a calico cat can appear as background characters in this stage. A television screen in the background also shows multiple Nintendogs and cats wearing Mario, Luigi and toad hats.
 <gallery>
@@ Line 271: / Line 364: @@
 Kitty in SSB4.jpeg|The calico cat in ''3DS''.
 SSBU-Living Room 2.jpg|Toy Poodle in ''Ultimate''.
-SSBU-Living Room 3.PNG|The calico cat in ''Ultimate''.
+SSBU-Living Room 3.jpg|The calico cat in ''Ultimate''.
+Beagle-SSBU.jpg|Beagle in ''Ultimate''.
+Shiba Inu-SSBU.jpg|Shiba Inu in ''Ultimate''.
+Golden Retriever-SSBU.jpg|Golden Retriever in ''Ultimate''.
+Jack Russel-SSBU.jpg|Jack Russell in ''Ultimate''.
+TV Screen 1.jpg|Television screen showing multiple Nintendogs wearing Mario, Luigi and Toad hats.
+TV Screen 2.jpg|Television screen showing a Nintendog and two cats wearing Mario, Luigi and Toad hats.
+TV Screen 3.jpg|A Nintendog and cat wearing Mario and Luigi hats.
+TV Screen 4.jpg|A Nintendog wearing a Mario hat.
 </gallery>
 ====Tortimer Island====
 {{Main|Tortimer Island}}
-Kapp'n appears occasionally in his boat. Leila, Leilani, or Tortimer can also appear beside the shop depending on the variant.
+Kapp'n appears occasionally in his boat. Leila, Leilani, Grams, or Tortimer can also appear beside the shop depending on the variant.
 <gallery>
 SSB4 New Leaf stage.jpg|[[Kapp'n]] in ''3DS''.
+Kapp'n Boat SSBU.jpg|[[Kapp'n]] in ''Ultimate''.
+Leilani SSBU.jpg|Leilani in ''Ultimate''.
+Leila SSBU.jpg|Leila in ''Ultimate''.
+Grams SSBU.jpg|Grams in ''Ultimate''.
+Tortimer SSBU.jpg|Tortimer in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
@@ Line 288: / Line 394: @@
 <gallery>
 ViridiResetBombStage.png|[[Viridi]] in ''3DS''.
+Viridi SSBU.jpg|[[Viridi]] in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
@@ Line 296: / Line 403: @@
 <gallery>
 SSB3DSZapdos.jpg|[[Zapdos]] in ''3DS''.
+Zapdos Prism SSBU.png|Zapdos in ''Ultimate''.
+Yveltal.jpg|Yveltal in ''Ultimate''.
+Helioptile.jpg|Helioptile in ''Ultimate''.
+Emolga.jpg|Emolga in ''Ultimate''.
+Magnemites-SSBU.jpg|Several Magnemite in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
@@ Line 305: / Line 417: @@
 ShayminLandUltimate.jpg|Shaymin (Land Forme) in ''Ultimate''.
 ShayminSkyUltimate.jpg|Shaymin (Sky Forme) in ''Ultimate''.
+Whimsicott.jpg|Whimsicott in ''Ultimate''.
+Milotic.jpg|Milotic in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
@@ Line 310: / Line 424: @@
 {{Main|Mute City SNES}}
 Captain Falcon can be seen riding the Blue Falcon in the background.
+<gallery>
+Blue Falcon SSBU.jpg|The Blue Falcon in ''Ultimate''.
+</gallery>
 ===[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]] exclusive===
@@ Line 322: / Line 440: @@
 ====Pilotwings====
 {{Main|Pilotwings}}
-[[Mii]]s appear on this stage, flying through the sky riding jetpacks. Unlike most Mii appearances, these Miis are pre-modeled and do not use the faces of Miis from the player's system.
+[[Mii]]s appear on this stage, flying through the sky riding [[Rocket Belt]]s. Unlike most Mii appearances, these Miis are pre-modeled and do not use the faces of Miis from the player's system.
+<gallery>
+Pilotwings Mike.jpg|Mike, a Mii, flying with a Rocket Belt in ''Ultimate''.
+Pilotwings Pierre.jpg|Pierre, a Mii, flying with a Rocket Belt in ''Ultimate''.
+Pilotwings Giovanna.jpg|Giovanna, a Mii, flying with a Rocket Belt in ''Ultimate''.
+</gallery>
 ====Wii Fit Studio====
@@ Line 331: / Line 455: @@
 Luigi and Wii Fit Trainer.jpg|[[Wii Balance Board]] in ''Wii U''.
 SSBUWebsiteIncineroar5.jpg|An exercising person in ''Ultimate''.
+Wii Fit Studio SSBU.jpg|An excercising person and [[Wii Balance Board]] in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
 ====Mario Galaxy====
 {{Main|Mario Galaxy}}
-{{s|mariowiki|Lubba}}, along with several other Lumas, appears on {{s|mariowiki|Starship Mario}} in the background.
+{{iw|mariowiki|Lubba}}, along with several other Lumas, appears on {{iw|mariowiki|Starship Mario}} in the background.
 <gallery>
 SSB4 Starship Mario.jpg|A close-up of Starship Mario, revealing Lubba and some Lumas, in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
+</gallery>
+====Mario Circuit====
+{{Main|Mario Circuit}}
+A {{iw|mariowiki|Blue Toad}} can be seen filming the race from a cliff in the background.
+<gallery>
+BlueToadMarioCircuitUltimate.jpg|A Blue Toad filming the race on Mario Circuit in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
 ====Town and City====
 {{Main|Town and City}}
-Gracie, Dr. Shrunk, Lloid, and Redd can be seen in the City variation, while Wendell, Pelly, and Sahara can be seen in the village variation.
+[[Villager]]s from {{uv|Animal Crossing}} appear in the background, depending on actual time of day and date. Some appear on both the City and Town version of the stage. These are Blathers, Celeste, Gulliver, Mabel, Kaitlin, Katie, Lyle, Mr. Resetti, Pascal, Phyllis, Rover, Saharah and Sable. Others only appear in one variation of the stage. Crazy Redd, Don Resetti, Dr. Shrunk, Frillard, Gracie, Harriet, Katrina, Kicks, Labelle, Lloid, Phineas can be seen in the City variation, while Booker, Blanca, Brewster, Chip, Copper, Joan, Nat, Pelly, Pete, Serena, Timmy & Tommy, Tom Nook, Tortimer, Wendell and Wisp can be seen in the Town variation. K.K. Slider also appears on the stage on Saturdays at 8 PM and Kapp'n's bus appears in the background during the transformation between Town and City.
+<gallery>
+Blanca Town and City.jpg|Blanca, with one of possible faces, in ''Ultimate''.
+Blanca Town and City 2.jpg|Blanca, with one of possible faces, in ''Ultimate''.
+Blanca Town and City 3.jpg|Blanca, with one of possible faces, in ''Ultimate''.
+Blathers Town and City.jpg|Blathers in ''Ultimate''.
+Blathers asleep Town and City.jpg|Blathers asleep in ''Ultimate''.
+Booker Town and City.jpg|Booker in ''Ultimate''.
+Roost Town and City.jpg|Brewster, alongside Phyllis, in ''Ultimate''.
+Celeste Town and City.jpg|Celeste in ''Ultimate''.
+Celeste alseep Town and City.jpg|Celeste asleep in ''Ultimate''.
+Chip Town and City.jpg|Chip in ''Ultimate''.
+Copper Town and City.jpg|Copper in ''Ultimate''.
+Redd Town and City.jpg|Crazy Redd in ''Ultimate''.
+Don Town and City.jpg|Don Resetti in ''Ultimate''.
+Dr. Shrunk Town and City.jpg|Dr. Shrunk in ''Ultimate''.
+Frillard Town and City.jpg|Frillard in ''Ultimate''.
+Gracie Town and City.jpg|Gracie in ''Ultimate''.
+Gulliver Town and City.jpg|Gulliver in ''Ultimate''.
+Harriet Town and City.jpg|Harriet in ''Ultimate''.
+Joan Town and City SSBU.png|Joan in ''Ultimate''.
+Kaitlin Town and City.jpg|Kaitlin in ''Ultimate''.
+Katarina Town and City.jpg|Katarina in ''Ultimate''.
+Katie Town and City.jpg|Katie in ''Ultimate''.
+Kicks Town and City.jpg|Kicks in ''Ultimate''.
+K.K. Slider Town and City.jpg|[[K.K. Slider]], alongside Blathers, in ''Ultimate''.
+Labelle Town and City.jpg|Labelle in ''Ultimate''.
+Lloid Town and City.jpg|[[Lloid]] in ''Ultimate''.
+Lyle Town and City.jpg|Lyle in ''Ultimate''.
+Mabel Town and City.jpg|Mabel in ''Ultimate''.
+Resetti Town and City.jpg|[[Mr. Resetti]] in ''Ultimate''.
+Nat Town and City.jpg|Nat in ''Ultimate''.
+Pascal Town and City.jpg|Pascal in ''Ultimate''.
+Pelly Town and City.jpg|Pelly in ''Ultimate''.
+Pete Town and City.jpg|Pete in ''Ultimate''.
+Phineas Town and City.jpg|Phineas in ''Ultimate''.
+Phyllis Town and City.jpg|Phyllis in ''Ultimate''.
+Rover Town and City.jpg|Rover in ''Ultimate''.
+Sable Town and City.jpg|Sable in ''Ultimate''.
+Saharah Town and City.jpg|Saharah in ''Ultimate''.
+Serena Town and City.jpg|Serena in ''Ultimate''.
+Timmy or Tommy Town and City.jpg|Timmy/Tommy in ''Ultimate''.
+Tom Nook Town and City 1.jpg|Tom Nook, in his Nook Cranny outfit, in ''Ultimate''.
+Tom Nook Town and City 3.jpg|Tom Nook, in his Nook 'n' Go outfit, in ''Ultimate''.
+Tom Nook Town and City 2.jpg|Tom Nook, in his Nookway outfit, in ''Ultimate''.
+Tom Nook Town and City 4.jpg|Tom Nook, in his Nookington's outfit, in ''Ultimate''.
+Tortimer Town and City.jpg|Tortimer in ''Ultimate''.
+Wendell Town and City.jpg|Wendell in ''Ultimate''.
+Wisp Town and City.jpg|Wisp in ''Ultimate''.
+Kapp'n bus Town and City.jpg|Kapp'n's bus in ''Ultimate''.
+</gallery>
 ====Kalos Pokémon League====
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 Honedge.png|Honedge in ''Wii U''.
 Flood Chamber WiiU.PNG|[[Piplup]], Wailord, [[Blastoise]], and Clawitzer in ''Wii U''.
+Dragonmark SSBU.jpg|Garchomp, Hydreigon, Axew, and Dragonite in ''Ultimate''.
+Blazing SSBU.jpg|Infernape, Tepig, Blaziken, and Pyroar in ''Ultimate''.
+Ironworks SSBU.jpg|Klinklang, Steelix, [[Scizor]], and Honedge in ''Ultimate''.
+Blastoise Piplup Kalos SSBU.png|Blastoise in ''Ultimate''.
+Flood SSBU.jpg|[[Piplup]], Wailord, [[Blastoise]], and Clawitzer in ''Ultimate''.
+</gallery>
+====Gamer====
+{{Main|Gamer}}
+{{iw|mariowiki|Pyoro}} can occasionally appear in the background of the stage with the blocks from the {{iw|mariowiki|Bird|minigame}} minigame from {{iw|mariowiki|Game & Wario}}, which players can use them as another way to hide from [[5-Volt]]'s line of sight. {{iw|mariowiki|Reporter John}} can also be seen in the background on the TV while 5-Volt is watching it.
+Additionally, drawings and stickers of other ''WarioWare'' characters can appear scattered across the stage as well; those being drawings of Jimmy T., {{iw|mariowiki|Mona}}, {{iw|mariowiki|Young Cricket}} (''Smash 4'' only), and {{iw|mariowiki|Penny}} (''Ultimate'' only); and stickers of {{iw|mariowiki|9-Volt}}, {{iw|mariowiki|18-Volt}}, 5-Volt, [[Kat & Ana|Ana]], {{iw|mariowiki|Spitz}}, and [[Ashley]].
+<gallery>
+Gamer Pyoro.jpg|Pyoro in ''Ultimate''.
+Reporter John.jpg|Reporter John in ''Ultimate''.
+SSB4-WiiU - 5-Volt.png|Sticker of 5-Volt in ''Wii U''.
+Mona Wii U.jpg|Sticker of 18-Volt and drawing of Mona in ''Wii U''.
+Jimmy T. Wii U.jpg|Drawing of Jimmy T. in ''Wii U''.
+Young Cricket Wii U.jpg|Drawing of Young Cricket in ''Wii U''.
+Gamer Sticker.jpg|Sticker of [[Ashley]] in ''Ultimate''.
+Gamer Spitz Ana.jpg|Stickers of Spitz and [[Kat & Ana|Ana]] in ''Ultimate''.
+Gamer 18-Volt.jpg|Sticker of 18-Volt in ''Ultimate''.
+Gamer 9-Volt Ana.jpg|Stickers of 9-Volt and [[Kat & Ana|Ana]] in ''Ultimate''.
+Mona drawing.jpg|Drawing of Mona in ''Ultimate''.
+Penny drawing.jpg|Drawing of Penny in ''Ultimate''.
+Jimmy T drawing.jpg|Drawing of Jimmy T. in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
 ====Skyloft====
 {{Main|Skyloft}}
-{{s|zeldawiki|Loftwing}}s can be seen flying around.
+{{iw|zeldawiki|Loftwing}}s can be seen flying around.
+<gallery>
+Loftwing.jpg|A Brown Loftwing in ''Ultimate''.
+Red Loftwing.jpg|A Red Loftwing in ''Ultimate''.
+Blue Loftwing.jpg|A Blue Loftwing in ''Ultimate''.
+</gallery>
+====Wuhu Island====
+{{Main|Wuhu Island}}
+Crowds of [[Mii]]s can be seen watching the fight in various sections of the stage, such as Sugarsand Beach, Wishing Fountain and Swordplay Colosseum. Additionally, a single Mii playing frisbee with their dog can be seen on Sugarsand Beach, while at the boating gate it is possible to see a bunch of Miis competing in a Power Cruising race.
+<gallery>
+Wuhu Island Matt.jpg|Matt, a Mii, racing in Power Cruising in ''Ultimate''.
+Wuhu Island Miyu.jpg|Miyu, a Mii, racing in Power Cruising in ''Ultimate''.
+Wuhu Island Takumi.jpg|Takumi, a Mii, racing in Power Cruising in ''Ultimate''.
+Wuhu Island Tyrone.jpg|Tyrone, a Mii, racing in Power Cruising in ''Ultimate''.
+Wuhu Island Steve.jpg|Steve, a Mii, playing Frisbee Dog in ''Ultimate''.
+</gallery>
 ====Windy Hill Zone====
 {{Main|Windy Hill Zone}}
 Seven Animal friends (Flicky, Pecky, Picky, Pocky, Cucky, Ricky, and Rocky) from Sonic the Hedgehog can be seen in the background.
+<gallery>
+Animal friends 1.jpg|Rocky, Flicky and Ricky in ''Ultimate''.
+Animal friends 2.jpg|Picky and Cucky in ''Ultimate''.
+Animal friends 3.jpg|Pocky in ''Ultimate''.
+Animal friends 4.jpg|Pecky in ''Ultimate''.
+</gallery>
 ====Pac-Land====
@@ Line 379: / Line 615: @@
 ===New Donk City Hall===
 {{Main|New Donk City Hall}}
-The members of the {{s|mariowiki|New Donk City Band}}, including [[Pauline]], appear on floating platforms, and on the ground in front of City Hall. Interacting with the band members causes them to begin performing "{{s|mariowiki|Jump Up, Super Star!}}". {{s|mariowiki|Captain Toad}} and the {{s|mariowiki|Odyssey}} can be seen in the background as well.
+The members of the {{iw|mariowiki|band|Super Mario Odyssey}}, including [[Pauline]], appear on floating platforms, and on the ground in front of City Hall. Interacting with the band members causes them to begin performing "{{iw|mariowiki|Jump Up, Super Star!}}" or "Ground Theme (Band Performance)". {{iw|mariowiki|Captain Toad}}, {{iw|mariowiki|New Donkers}} and the {{iw|mariowiki|Odyssey}} can be seen in the background as well.
 <gallery>
@@ Line 389: / Line 625: @@
 SSBU-New Donk City Hall 6.png|The musicians and [[Pauline]] in ''Ultimate''.
 Captain Toad Cameo.jpg|Captain Toad in ''Ultimate''.
+New Donkers.jpg|New Donkers in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
 ===Great Plateau Tower===
 {{Main|Great Plateau Tower}}
-The {{s|zeldawiki|Old Man}} from ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'' periodically floats onto the stage on his Paraglider.
+The {{iw|zeldawiki|Old Man}} from ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'' periodically floats onto the stage on his Paraglider.
 <gallery>
@@ Line 401: / Line 638: @@
 ===Moray Towers===
 {{Main|Moray Towers}}
-{{s|inkipedia|Judd}} and {{s|inkipedia|Li'l Judd}} appear on the stage, indicating who is in the lead by holding up a flag that corresponds to the player's color.
+[[Judd]] and {{iw|inkipedia|Li'l Judd}} appear on the stage, indicating who is in the lead by holding up a flag that corresponds to the player's color. When the battle takes place during Splatfests, they dance.
 <gallery>
@@ Line 409: / Line 646: @@
 ===Dracula's Castle===
 {{Main|Dracula's Castle}}
-Shadows of [[Dracula]] and [[wikipedia:Akumajō Special: Boku Dracula-kun|Kid Dracula]] appear occasionally, illuminated by flashes of lightning. Other enemies make an appearance, each with an entrance based on how they appeared during their original boss battle in the ''Castlevania'' series: the Creature with Flea Man, Mummy, Medusa Head, Werewolf, Carmilla, and Death. With the exceptions of Dracula and Kid Dracula, all Dracula's Castle background characters received new original artwork for {{b|Spirits|menu}} mode in ''Ultimate''.
+Shadows of [[Dracula]] and [[wikipedia:Akumajō Special: Boku Dracula-kun|Kid Dracula]] appear occasionally, illuminated by flashes of lightning. Other boss characters make an appearance, each with an entrance based on how they appeared during their original battle in the ''Castlevania'' series: the Creature and his Flea Man ally Igor, a Mummy, Medusa, the Werewolf, Carmilla and Death. With the exceptions of Dracula and Kid Dracula, all Dracula's Castle background characters received new original artwork for {{b|Spirits|menu}} mode in ''Ultimate''.
 <gallery>
-SSBU-Dracula's Castle 2.jpg|Dracula in ''Ultimate''.
+SSBU-Dracula's Castle 2.jpg|Dracula's shadow in ''Ultimate''.
-SSBU spirit Medusa Head.png|Medusa Head artwork from ''Ultimate''.
+SSBU spirit Medusa Head.png|Artwork of Medusa.
-SSBUWebsiteDracula'sCastle.png|Medusa Head in ''Ultimate''.
+SSBUWebsiteDracula'sCastle.png|Medusa in ''Ultimate''.
-SSBU spirit Mummy.png|Mummy artwork from ''Ultimate''.
+SSBU spirit Mummy.png|Artwork of the Mummy.
-SSBU spirit The Creature & Flea Man.png|The Creature and Flea Man artwork from ''Ultimate''.
+Mummy Dracula's Castle.jpg|The Mummy  in ''Ultimate''.
-SSBU spirit Death.png|Death artwork from ''Ultimate''.
+SSBU spirit The Creature & Flea Man.png|Artwork of the Creature and Igor.
-SSBU spirit Carmilla.png|Carmilla artwork from ''Ultimate''.
+The Creature & Flea Man Dracula's Castle.jpg|The duo  in ''Ultimate''.
-SSBU spirit Werewolf.png|Werewolf artwork from ''Ultimate''.
+SSBU spirit Death.png|Artwork of Death.
+Death-Dracula's_Castle.jpg|Death in ''Ultimate''.
+SSBU spirit Carmilla.png|Artwork of Carmilla.
+Carmilla Dracula's Castle.jpg|Carmilla in ''Ultimate''.
+SSBU spirit Werewolf.png|Artwork of the Werewolf.
+Werewolf Darcula's Castle.jpg|The Werewolf in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
@@ Line 428: / Line 670: @@
 <gallery>
 Mementos Phantom Thieves.jpg|Skull, Panther, Fox, Queen, and Noir in ''Ultimate''.
-File:Takamaki Onstage.png|Panther in ''Ultimate''.
+Morganamobile Mementos.png|Morgana, in car form, in ''Ultimate''.
+Morgana TV Cameo.png|Cracked screen showing Morgana in ''Ultimate''.
+Teddie TV Cameo.png|Cracked screen showing Teddie in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
@@ Line 437: / Line 681: @@
 <gallery>
 LiquidMetalSlime.jpg|Liquid Metal Slime in ''Ultimate''.
-File:SSBU Yggdrasil's Altar Catacea.jpg|Catacea, Tockle, and Slime in ''Ultimate''.
+SSBU Yggdrasil's Altar Catacea.jpg|Catacea, Tockle, and Slime in ''Ultimate''.
+SSBU Yggdrasil's Altar Slime.jpg|Slime in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
@@ Line 445: / Line 690: @@
 <gallery>
-SSBUTwitterBanjo&Kazooie4.jpg|Gruntilda and Mumbo Jumbo in ''Ultimate''.
+SSBU spirit Gruntilda.png|Gruntilda artwork from ''Ultimate''.
+SSBU Gruntilda Twitter.jpg|Gruntilda in ''Ultimate''.
 SSBU Egg Firing.jpg|Mumbo Jumbo in ''Ultimate''.
 SSBU spirit Bottles.png|Bottles artwork from ''Ultimate''.
@@ Line 453: / Line 699: @@
 SSBU spirit Tooty.png|Tooty artwork from ''Ultimate''.
 SSBU Spiral Mountain Tooty.jpg|Tooty in ''Ultimate''.
-SSBU spirit Gruntilda.png|Gruntilda artwork from ''Ultimate''.
 SSBU spirit Buzzbomb.png|Buzzbomb artwork from ''Ultimate''.
+Buzzbomb.jpg|A Buzzbomb in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
@@ Line 486: / Line 732: @@
 ===Garreg Mach Monastery===
 {{Main|Garreg Mach Monastery}}
-A number of characters from ''Fire Emblem: Three Houses'' appear in the background watching the fight.
+A number of characters from ''Fire Emblem: Three Houses'' appear in the background watching the fight. The house of affiliation of the characters in the background depends on the phase of the stage; characters from the Blue Lions will appear in the Marketplace, along with the Gatekeeper standing near the main gate, characters from the Black Eagles will appear in the Reception Hall, characters from the Golden Deer will appear on the Bridge, along with a Pegasus Knight flying in the background, and finally characters from the Church of Seiros will appear in the Cathedral.
 <gallery>
@@ Line 502: / Line 748: @@
 Garreg Mach Monastery Gatekeeper.png|Gatekeeper in ''Ultimate''.
 SSBU Pegasus Knight.jpg|The Pegasus Knight in ''Ultimate''.
+</gallery>
+===Spring Stadium===
+{{Main|Spring Stadium}}
+Numerous {{iw|arms|fans}} can be seen on the stands of Spring Stadium, similarly to how they appear in ''ARMS''. While they appear to be [[Min Min]] fans, they sport a slightly different attire than they do in the original game, with ''Super Smash Bros.'' themed shirts and caps instead of shirts with Min Min's emblem and her signature beanie.
+<gallery>
+Min Min fans.jpg|Fans in ''Ultimate'', next to the jumbotron displaying an image of Dr. Coyle.
 </gallery>
@@ Line 523: / Line 777: @@
 ===Cloud Sea of Alrest===
 {{Main|Cloud Sea of Alrest}}
-One pair of characters will randomly be selected to appear during the match, appearing as a Driver and Blade pair. These pairs include Nia and Dromarch, Tora and Poppi α, Mòrag and Brighid, and Zeke and Pandoria. The selected pair can be in one of three locations, being either to the left, the front or on top of Rex's house, either standing together in one spot or apart in multiple spots. They will perform various actions taken from their idle animations in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Additionally, several titans will appear in the background, which includes Argentum with the Maelstrom following behind, Gormott, Uraya, Mor Ardain, Genbu, and Indol. All six titans will appear in a random preselected order, after all have appeared the cycle continues for the rest of the match.
+One pair of characters will randomly be selected to appear during the match, appearing as a Driver and Blade pair. These pairs include [[Nia]] and Dromarch, Tora and Poppi α, Mòrag and Brighid, and Zeke and Pandoria. The selected pair can be in one of three locations, being either to the left, the front or on top of [[Rex]]'s house, either standing together in one spot or apart in multiple spots. They will perform various actions taken from their idle animations in ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2''. Additionally, several Titans will appear in the background, which includes Goldmouth (the Argentum Titan) with the Maelstrom following behind, Gormott, Uraya, Mor Ardain, Genbu, and Indol. All six Titans will appear in a random preselected order; after all have appeared the cycle repeats for the rest of the match.
 <gallery>
@@ Line 534: / Line 788: @@
 SSBU Zeke.jpg|Zeke in ''Ultimate''.
 SSBU Pandoria.jpg|Pandoria in ''Ultimate''.
-SSBU Argentum.jpg|Argentum and the Maelstrom in ''Ultimate''.
+SSBU Argentum.jpg|Goldmouth and the Maelstrom in ''Ultimate''.
 SSBU Gormott.jpg|Gormott in ''Ultimate''.
 SSBU Uraya.jpg|Uraya in ''Ultimate''.
@@ Line 540: / Line 794: @@
 SSBU Genbu.jpg|Genbu in ''Ultimate''.
 SSBU Indol.jpg|Indol in ''Ultimate''.
+</gallery>
+===Mishima Dojo===
+{{Main|Mishima Dojo}}
+[[Heihachi Mishima]], in his older appearance, makes a cameo in the background of the Mishima Dojo. He initially sits down with his back turned to the fight, and will stand up once a fighter is KO'd, and later react to following KOs.
+<gallery>
+Heihachi background.jpg|Heihachi in ''Ultimate''.
 </gallery>
 ==Trivia==
-*So far, [[Northern Cave]] is the only non-''Smash'' original new stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' that does not feature at least one background character.
+*[[Northern Cave]] and [[Hollow Bastion]] are the only non-''Smash'' original new stages in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' that do not feature at least one background character.
-**However, in [[Spring Stadium]], the other {{uv|ARMS}} fighters do not physically appear, but instead are portrayed on a jumbotron.
 ==See also==
@@ Line 551: / Line 811: @@
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-[[Category:Background characters]]
+[[Category:Background characters| ]]

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