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|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|Unlockable
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|Unlockable
|{{bg|#ffcfcf}}|{{GameIcon|SSB4-3|16px}} Unlockable / {{GameIcon|SSB4-U|16px}} Starter
|{{bg|#ffcfcf}}|Unlockable in {{GameIcon|SSB4-3|16px}}, Starter in {{GameIcon|SSB4-U|16px}}
|{{bg|#ffffaf}}|Downloadable
|{{bg|#ffffaf}}|Downloadable
|{{bg|#cfffcf}}|Customizable<ref>[[Mii Fighter]]s are automatically unlocked upon creation in the Mii Fighter menu.</ref>
|{{bg|#cfffcf}}|Customizable<ref>[[Mii Fighter]]s are automatically unlocked upon creation in the Mii Fighter menu, or, in ''[[Ultimate]]'', upon unlocking them in World of Light.</ref>
|{{bg|#cfcfff}}|Transformation<ref>Some characters are accessible through others' movesets. Transformation characters share a slot on the [[character selection screen]], but in most situations players can start the match as whichever form they wish. In ''Ultimate'', transformation characters may appear independently as enemies in single-player modes.</ref>
|{{bg|#cfcfff}}|Transformation<ref>Some characters are accessible through others' movesets. Transformation characters share a slot on the [[character selection screen]], but in most situations players can start the match as whichever form they wish. In ''Ultimate'', transformation characters may appear independently as enemies in single-player modes.</ref>
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!width="10%"|{{GameIcon|SSBB|24px}}
!width="10%"|{{GameIcon|SSBB|24px}}
!width="10%"|{{GameIcon|SSB4|24px}}
!width="10%"|{{GameIcon|SSB4|24px}}
!width="10%"|{{GameIcon|ultimate|24px}}
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|style="text-align:left"|[[Banjo]] & [[Kazooie]]
|style="text-align:left"|[[Banjo]] & [[Kazooie]]
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|style="text-align:left"|[[Bowser]]
|style="text-align:left"|[[Bowser]]
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|mario|24px}}{{uv|Mario}}
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|smb|24px}}{{uv|Mario}}
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|style="text-align:left"|[[Bowser Jr.]]<ref>Bowser Jr.'s alternate costumes also allow players to control any of the [[Koopalings]] instead.</ref>
|style="text-align:left"|[[Bowser Jr.]]<ref>Bowser Jr.'s alternate costumes also allow players to control any of the [[Koopalings]] instead.</ref>
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|mario|24px}}{{uv|Mario}}
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|smb|24px}}{{uv|Mario}}
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|style="text-align:left"|[[Byleth]]<ref name="gender">This fighter’s alternate costumes have male and female variants. Only the default gender’s stock icon is shown on the table.</ref>
|style="text-align:left"|[[Byleth]]<ref name="gender">This fighter's alternate costumes have male and female variants. Only the default gender's stock icon is shown on the table.</ref>
|style="text-align:left|{{symbol|fe|24px}}{{uv|Fire Emblem}}
|style="text-align:left|{{symbol|fe|24px}}{{uv|Fire Emblem}}
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|style="text-align:left"|[[Charizard]]
|style="text-align:left"|[[Charizard]]
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|pokemon|24px}}{{uv|Pokémon}}
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|pkmn|24px}}{{uv|Pokémon}}
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|<ref name="pokeball">Is a [[Poké Ball]] Pokémon.</ref>
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|{{bg|#cfcfff}}|{{Head|Charizard|g=SSBB|s=24px}}<ref name="trainer">Pokémon Trainer's moveset allows the player to switch between [[Squirtle]], [[Ivysaur]], and [[Charizard]] using their shared down special, [[Pokémon Change]].</ref>
|{{bg|#cfcfff}}|{{Head|Charizard|g=SSBB|s=24px}}<ref name="trainer">Pokémon Trainer's moveset allows the player to switch between [[Squirtle]], [[Ivysaur]], and [[Charizard]] using their shared down special, [[Pokémon Change]].</ref>
|{{Head|Charizard|g=SSB4|s=24px}}
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|<ref name="chrom">Appears in [[Robin]]'s [[Final Smash]].</ref>
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Chrom|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Chrom|g=SSBU|s=24px}}<ref name="chrom"/>
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|style="text-align:left"|[[Cloud]]
|style="text-align:left"|[[Cloud]]
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|style="text-align:left"|[[Daisy]]
|style="text-align:left"|[[Daisy]]
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|mario|24px}}{{uv|Mario}}
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|smb|24px}}{{uv|Mario}}
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|<ref name="assist">Is an [[Assist Trophy]].</ref>
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
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|style="text-align:left"|[[Dr. Mario]]
|style="text-align:left"|[[Dr. Mario]]
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|mario|24px}}{{uv|Mario}}
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|smb|24px}}{{uv|Mario}}
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|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Dr. Mario|g=SSBM|s=24px}}
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Dr. Mario|g=SSBM|s=24px}}
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|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Dr. Mario|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
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|style="text-align:left"|[[Duck Hunt]]<ref>Known as '''Duck Hunt Duo''' in PAL regions.</ref>
|style="text-align:left"|[[Duck Hunt]]{{NTSC}}<br/>Duck Hunt Duo{{PAL}}
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|dh|24px}}{{uv|Duck Hunt}}
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|dh|24px}}{{uv|Duck Hunt}}
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|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Greninja|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Greninja|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
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|style="text-align:left"|[[Hero]]<ref>Half of Hero’s costumes represent 4 different protagonists from across the franchise: Luminary, Erdrick, Solo, and Eight. Luminary is the default, and only his stock icon is shown on the table.</ref>
|style="text-align:left"|[[Hero]]<ref>Half of Hero's costumes represent 4 different protagonists from across the franchise: Luminary, Erdrick, Solo, and Eight. Luminary is the default, and only his stock icon is shown on the table.</ref>
|style="text-align:left|{{symbol|dq|24px}}{{uv|Dragon Quest}}
|style="text-align:left|{{symbol|dq|24px}}{{uv|Dragon Quest}}
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|<ref name="assist"/>
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Isabelle|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
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|<ref name="assist"/>
|{{Head|Little Mac|g=SSB4|s=24px}}
|{{Head|Little Mac|g=SSB4|s=24px}}
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Little Mac|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Little Mac|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
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|style="text-align:left"|[[Luigi]]
|style="text-align:left"|[[Luigi]]
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|mario|24px}}{{uv|Mario}}
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|smb|24px}}{{uv|Mario}}
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Luigi|g=SSB|s=24x24px}}
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Luigi|g=SSB|s=24x24px}}
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Luigi|g=SSBM|s=24px}}
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Luigi|g=SSBM|s=24px}}
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|style="text-align:left"|[[Mario]]
|style="text-align:left"|[[Mario]]
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|mario|24px}}{{uv|Mario}}
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|smb|24px}}{{uv|Mario}}
|{{Head|Mario|g=SSB|s=24x24px}}
|{{Head|Mario|g=SSB|s=24x24px}}
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|{{bg|#cfffcf}}|{{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
|{{bg|#cfffcf}}|{{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
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|style="text-align:left"|[[Mii Swordfighter]]<ref>Known as '''Mii Sword Fighter''' in PAL regions.</ref>
|style="text-align:left"|[[Mii Swordfighter]]{{NTSC}}<br/>Mii Sword Fighter{{GameIcon|SSB4}}{{PAL}}
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|ssb|24px}}{{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|ssb|24px}}{{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
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|{{Head|Olimar|g=SSBB|s=24px}}
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|{{Head|Olimar|g=SSB4|s=24px}}<ref name="alph"> In ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', half of Olimar's costumes allow players to control [[Alph]] instead.</ref>
|{{Head|Olimar|g=SSB4|s=24px}}<ref name="alph">In ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', half of Olimar's costumes allow players to control [[Alph]] instead.</ref>
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Olimar|g=SSBU|s=24px}}<ref name="alph"></ref>
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Olimar|g=SSBU|s=24px}}<ref name="alph"/>
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|style="text-align:left"|[[Pac-Man]]
|style="text-align:left"|[[Pac-Man]]
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|style="text-align:left"|[[Peach]]
|style="text-align:left"|[[Peach]]
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|mario|24px}}{{uv|Mario}}
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|smb|24px}}{{uv|Mario}}
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|{{Head|Pikachu|g=SSBB|s=24px}}
|{{Head|Pikachu|g=SSBB|s=24px}}
|{{Head|Pikachu|g=SSB4|s=24px}}
|{{Head|Pikachu|g=SSB4|s=24px}}
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|{{Head|Pikachu|g=SSBU|s=24px}}<ref name="gender"/>
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|style="text-align:left"|[[Piranha Plant]]
|style="text-align:left"|[[Piranha Plant]]
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|mario|24px}}{{uv|Mario}}
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|smb|24px}}{{uv|Mario}}
|<ref name=plant>Is a [[stage hazard]].</ref>
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|{{bg|#ffffaf}}|{{Head|Piranha Plant|g=SSBU|s=24px}}<ref name=plant/>
|{{bg|#ffffaf}}|{{Head|Piranha Plant|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
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|style="text-align:left"|[[Pit]]
|style="text-align:left"|[[Pit]]
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|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBB|s=24px}}
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBB|s=24px}}
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSB4|s=24px|cl=Grey}}<ref name="R.O.B.">R.O.B.’s default appearance in ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'' changes depending on the language the game is set to. His Famicom design is his default appearance in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean languages, while all other languages use his NES design.</ref>
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSB4|s=24px|cl=Grey}}<ref name="R.O.B.">R.O.B.'s default appearance in ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'' changes depending on the language the game is set to. His Famicom design is his default appearance in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean languages, while all other languages use his NES design.</ref>
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=24px|cl=Grey}}<ref name="R.O.B."/>
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=24px|cl=Grey}}<ref name="R.O.B."/>
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|<ref>Is a [[boss]].</ref>
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|<ref>Is a [[stage hazard]] in {{forwiiu}}.</ref>
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Ridley|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Ridley|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
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|style="text-align:left"|[[Rosalina]] & [[Luma]]
|style="text-align:left"|[[Rosalina]] & [[Luma]]
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|mario|24px}}{{uv|Mario}}
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|smb|24px}}{{uv|Mario}}
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|{{Head|Samus|g=SSB|s=24x24px}}
|{{Head|Samus|g=SSB|s=24x24px}}
|{{Head|Samus|g=SSBM|s=24px}}
|{{Head|Samus|g=SSBM|s=24px}}
|{{Head|Samus|g=SSBB|s=24px}}<ref name="samus">Samus can transform into Zero Suit Samus by rapidly using the up and down taunts or by using her [[Zero Laser|Final Smash]]. Zero Suit Samus can transform into Samus with her own [[Power Suit Samus|Final Smash]] (but not through taunting).</ref>
|{{Head|Samus|g=SSBB|s=24px}}<ref name="samus">Samus can transform into Zero Suit Samus by rapidly using the up and down taunts or by using her [[Zero Laser|Final Smash]]. Zero Suit Samus can transform into Samus with her own [[Power Suit Samus|Final Smash]] (but not through taunting). They were split into separate characters starting in ''Smash 4''.</ref>
|{{Head|Samus|g=SSB4|s=24px}}
|{{Head|Samus|g=SSB4|s=24px}}
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|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|zelda|24px}}{{uv|The Legend of Zelda}}
|style="text-align:left"|{{symbol|zelda|24px}}{{uv|The Legend of Zelda}}
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|{{bg|#cfcfff}}|{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=24px}}<ref name="sheik">In ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'', both Zelda and Sheik can [[Transform]] into each other using their down special.</ref>
|{{bg|#cfcfff}}|{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=24px}}<ref name="zelda">Both Zelda and Sheik can [[Transform]] into each other using their down special. They have new special moves starting in ''Smash 4'', thus they can no longer transform.</ref>
|{{bg|#cfcfff}}|{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBB|s=24px}}<ref name="sheik"/>
|{{bg|#cfcfff}}|{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBB|s=24px}}<ref name="zelda"/>
|{{Head|Sheik|g=SSB4|s=24px}}
|{{Head|Sheik|g=SSB4|s=24px}}
|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
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|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
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|style="text-align:left"|[[Sora]]
|style="text-align:left|{{symbol|kh|24px}}{{uv|Kingdom Hearts}}
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|style="text-align:left"|[[Squirtle]]
|style="text-align:left"|[[Squirtle]]
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|{{Head|Zelda|g=SSBM|s=24px}}<ref name="zelda"/>
|{{Head|Zelda|g=SSBB|s=24px}}<ref name="sheik"/>
|{{Head|Zelda|g=SSBB|s=24px}}<ref name="zelda"/>
|{{Head|Zelda|g=SSB4|s=24px}}
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|{{bg|#dfdfdf}}|{{Head|Zelda|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
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! align="center" |{{rollover|14|13 if Zelda and Sheik are counted as one fighter.|y}}
! align="center" |{{rollover|14|13 if Zelda and Sheik are counted as one fighter.|y}}
! align="center" |{{rollover|18|15 if Zero Suit Samus isn't counted due to being a transformation of Samus and all three of Pokémon Trainer’s Pokémon are counted as one fighter.|y}}<ref name="fighter">Pokémon Trainer is not counted because he isn’t controlled by the player and he lacks a [[fighter number]] in ''Ultimate''. Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard are counted instead.</ref>
! align="center" |{{rollover|18|15 if Zero Suit Samus isn't counted due to being a transformation of Samus and all three of Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon are counted as one fighter.|y}}<ref name="fighter">Pokémon Trainer is not counted because he isn't controlled by the player and he lacks a [[fighter number]] in ''Ultimate''. Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard are counted instead.</ref>
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! align="center" |{{rollover|65|63 if all three of Pokémon Trainer’s Pokémon are counted as one fighter.|y}} <ref name="fighter"/>
! align="center" |{{rollover|65|63 if all three of Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon are counted as one fighter.|y}} <ref name="fighter"/>
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!colspan=2|'''Total Fighters'''
!colspan=2|'''Total Fighters'''
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! align="center" |{{rollover|39|35 if Zelda and Sheik, Samus and Zero Suit Samus, and all three of Pokémon Trainer’s Pokémon are each counted as one fighter.|y}}
! align="center" |{{rollover|39|35 if Zelda and Sheik, Samus and Zero Suit Samus, and all three of Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon are each counted as one fighter.|y}}
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! align="center" |{{rollover|89|86 if all three of Pokémon Trainer’s Pokémon and Pyra and Mythra are each counted as one fighter.|y}}
! align="center" |{{rollover|89|86 if all three of Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon and Pyra and Mythra are each counted as one fighter.|y}}
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===Notes===
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==Newcomers and veterans==
==Newcomers and veterans==
A '''newcomer''' is a character who appears as playable for the first time in the series in a given game. A '''veteran''' is the opposite: a character who has been playable in a previous game. For example, Diddy Kong is a newcomer in ''Brawl'', as he did not appear as playable in any previous games, but is a veteran in all subsequent games. Note that the definition of newcomers is distinct from that of "[[unlockable character|unlockable]]" or "secret" characters, which are playable characters who must be unlocked by completing certain tasks; ''Melee'', ''Brawl'', and ''Smash 4'' all had starter veterans, starter newcomers, unlockable veterans, and unlockable newcomers. ''Ultimate'' is the first game in which all newcomers are unlockable; however, most veterans are also unlockable.
A '''newcomer''' is a character who appears as playable for the first time in the series in a given game. A '''veteran''' is the opposite: a character who has been playable in a previous game. For example, Diddy Kong is a newcomer in ''Brawl'', as he did not appear as playable in any previous games, but is a veteran in all subsequent games. Note that the definition of newcomers is distinct from that of "[[unlockable character|unlockable]]" or "secret" characters, which are playable characters who must be unlocked by completing certain tasks; ''Melee'', ''Brawl'', and ''Smash 4'' all had starter veterans, starter newcomers, unlockable veterans, and unlockable newcomers. ''Ultimate'' is the first game in which all newcomers to the base game are unlockable; however, most veterans are also unlockable.


The term newcomer was originally used to describe the unlockable characters in the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' by the [[Erase Data|data deletion]] [[menu]]. It was later used in the first trailer for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', in which new characters were introduced with the title "Newcomer" atop their name. The word newcomer was later used on the [[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]] site to classify characters who made their debut in ''Brawl'' and are starters in there, in addition to third party characters [[Snake]] and [[Sonic]]. This use of the term has become the community-preferred usage for other games in the series.
The term newcomer was originally used to describe the unlockable characters in the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' by the [[Erase Data|data deletion]] [[menu]]. It was later used in the first trailer for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', in which new characters were introduced with the title "Newcomer" atop their name. The word newcomer was later used on the [[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]] site to classify characters who made their debut in ''Brawl'' and are starters in there, in addition to third party characters [[Snake]] and [[Sonic]]. This use of the term has become the community-preferred usage for other games in the series.


==="Perfect-attendance crew"===
==="Perfect-attendance crew"===
Less commonly, the term "veteran" can also denote the "eight regulars" or "perfect-attendance fighters", which are the eight [[starter character]]s in the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' which have been in all subsequent games of the series. The "perfect attendance" part of the term is a reference to the fact that these eight fighters have always been available from the start of every game without needing to be unlocked. The terms originated in the description for the 10th ''Brawl'' event match [[Event 10: All-Star Battle Regulars|All-Star Battle Regulars]], reading: ''"The Smash Bros. perfect-attendance crew! Fight the eight regulars in order!"'' A popular, unofficial term referring to this group is "The Original 8" ([[Mario]], [[Donkey Kong]], [[Link]], [[Samus]], [[Yoshi]], [[Kirby]], [[Fox]], and [[Pikachu]]), which may also be called "The Original 12" if including the four unlockable characters ([[Luigi]], [[Ness]], [[Captain Falcon]], and [[Jigglypuff]]). The 29th ''Brawl'' event match [[Event 29: All-Star Semifinal Regulars|All-Star Semifinal Regulars]] states: ''"Four hidden characters from the past game! They're secret perfect attendees."'' {{forwiiu}} is the only installment where all the "Original 12" are starter characters. ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' refers to the concept of the perfect-attendance crew by making the only starter characters the aforementioned “Original 8.”
Less commonly, the term "veteran" can also denote the "eight regulars" or "perfect-attendance fighters", which are the eight [[starter character]]s in the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' which have been in all subsequent games of the series. The "perfect attendance" part of the term is a reference to the fact that these eight fighters have always been available from the start of every game without needing to be unlocked. The terms originated in the description for the 10th ''Brawl'' event match [[Event 10: All-Star Battle Regulars|All-Star Battle Regulars]], reading: ''"The Smash Bros. perfect-attendance crew! Fight the eight regulars in order!"'' A popular, unofficial term referring to this group is "The Original 8" ([[Mario]], [[Donkey Kong]], [[Link]], [[Samus]], [[Yoshi]], [[Kirby]], [[Fox]], and [[Pikachu]]), which may also be called "The Original 12" if including the four unlockable characters ([[Luigi]], [[Ness]], [[Captain Falcon]], and [[Jigglypuff]]), who have likewise appeared in every game in the series. The 29th ''Brawl'' event match [[Event 29: All-Star Semifinal Regulars|All-Star Semifinal Regulars]] states: ''"Four hidden characters from the past game! They're secret perfect attendees."'' {{forwiiu}} is the only installment where all the "Original 12" are starter characters. ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' refers to the concept of the perfect-attendance crew by making the only starter characters the aforementioned "Original 8".


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*[[Dr. Mario]], [[Ice Climbers]], [[Lucas]], [[Mewtwo]], [[Pichu]], [[Pokémon Trainer]]'s [[Squirtle]] and [[Ivysaur]], [[Roy]], [[Snake]], [[Wolf]], and [[Young Link]] are the only fighters to have ever been cut.
*{{uv|Pokémon}} is the only universe to have multiple fighters cut throughout the series, being Mewtwo, Pichu, and Pokémon Trainer's Squirtle and Ivysaur.
**Pichu and Young Link are the only fighters to have been absent from two consecutive installments.
**However, it is also the only universe to have newcomers in all games.
**Ice Climbers are the only characters to have been a fighter in more than one game before being cut.
*{{uv|Metal Gear}} and {{uv|Ice Climber}} are the only universes to have the entirety of their characters cut from a game.
**{{uv|Pokémon}} is the only universe to have multiple cut fighters, being Mewtwo, Pichu, and Pokémon Trainer’s Squirtle and Ivysaur.
*Pichu and Young Link are the only fighters to have been absent from multiple consecutive installments.
*Lucas is the only fighter to have been a starter character, unlockable character, and downloadable character in three separate games. He is also the only fighter to be cut from a roster without skipping an installment.
*Ice Climbers are the only characters to have been a fighter in multiple games before being cut.
*[[Roy]] is the only playable character to debut in ''Super Smash Bros.'' before appearing in any other game. His inclusion in ''Melee'' was intended to promote ''{{s|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade}}'', his debut in his home series, which was released shortly after ''Melee'' in Japan.
*Lucas is the only fighter to have been a starter character, unlockable character, and downloadable character in separate games. Lucas is also the only playable character who has never appeared in a non-''Smash'' game released outside Japan.
**According to ''Super Smash Bros.'' series director [[Masahiro Sakurai]], ''The Binding Blade'' was originally scheduled for release before ''Melee''.<ref>https://sourcegaming.info/2015/12/13/sakurai-fe25/</ref>
*[[Roy]] is the only playable character to debut in ''Super Smash Bros.'' before appearing in any other game. His inclusion in ''Melee'' was intended to promote ''{{s|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade}}'', his debut in his home series, which was released shortly after ''Melee'' in Japan. According to [[Masahiro Sakurai]], ''The Binding Blade'' was originally scheduled for release before ''Melee''.<ref>https://sourcegaming.info/2015/12/13/sakurai-fe25/</ref>
**While [[Corrin]] debuted as DLC for ''SSB4'' before ''{{s|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem Fates}}'' was released in most territories, the game had already been released in Japan several months prior.
*[[Charizard]], [[Little Mac]], [[Ridley]], [[Dark Samus]], [[Isabelle]], [[Chrom]], and [[Piranha Plant]] are the only characters to have been made fully playable after major non-playable appearances, excluding characters that are playable via items such as [[Metal Mario]]. These include [[Poké Ball]] Pokémon, [[Boss]]es, [[Assist Trophies]], [[stage hazard]]s, or part of another character's moveset. Of these characters, Chrom and Piranha Plant are the only ones to retain their non-playable roles even after becoming playable.
*{{SSB|Captain Falcon}} (in ''SSB''), the {{SSB4|Mii Fighter}}s, and {{SSBU|Pac-Man}} (in ''Ultimate'') are the only fighters to use head icons that don't portray their faces.
*[[Wario]] is the first fighter to debut as a starter before becoming unlockable in another game.
*Prior to ''Ultimate'', the only unlockable characters whose playable status was not kept a secret prior to release were {{SSBB|Snake}} and {{SSBB|Sonic}} in ''Brawl'', and {{SSB4|Lucina}} in ''Smash 4''.
*[[Yoshi]] and [[Captain Falcon]] are the only characters who appear in all five ''Super Smash Bros.'' games as the sole fighters from their series.
**They are also the only characters who debuted the same day but in different games.
*{{uv|Metal Gear}} and {{uv|Ice Climber}} are the only universes to have the entirety of their characters cut from one game to the next, and be reintroduced in the next game.
*[[Samus]] is the only female character to appear in all five games in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, as Pokémon were not considered gendered at the time of the first game's release.
*Currently, [[Charizard]], [[Little Mac]], [[Ridley]], [[Dark Samus]], and [[Isabelle]] are the only characters to have been made fully playable after major non-playable appearances, excluding characters that are playable via items ([[Metal Mario]], [[Giant Donkey Kong]], and [[Giga Bowser]]). These include [[Poké Ball]] Pokémon, [[Boss]]es, and [[Assist Trophies]].
**[[Lucas]], [[Mewtwo]], [[Min Min]], [[Pyra]], and [[Mythra]] are currently the only fighters to have had a non-playable appearance in an installment before becoming downloadable content for that installment, with Lucas and Mewtwo being Trophies in ''Smash 4'', and Min Min, Pyra, and Mythra all being Spirits in ''Ultimate''.
*Charizard is the only character who was part of a transformation character, became a standalone fighter, and then returned to being part of a transformation character.
*Charizard is the only character who was part of a transformation character, became a standalone fighter, and then returned to being part of a transformation character.
**Inversely, Samus is the only character who was initially a standalone character before being able to transform into Zero Suit Samus, before the two were split in their next appearances.
**Inversely, Samus is the only character who was initially a standalone character before being able to transform into Zero Suit Samus, before the two were split in their next appearances.
*[[Alph]] and the female [[Pokémon Trainer]] are the only alternate costume characters who were added after their base fighter debuted.
*{{SSB|Captain Falcon}} (in ''Smash 64''), the {{SSB4|Mii Fighter}}s in both of their appearances, and {{SSBU|Pac-Man}} (in ''Ultimate'') are the only fighters to use head icons that don't portray their faces.
**In ''Smash 4'', Alph was [http://sourcegaming.info/2015/07/29/plucky-little-guys-olimar-and-alph-in-smash-4/ intended] to be a [[clone]] fighter of {{SSB4|Olimar}}. Rock Pikmin were even considered for use. However, this was scrapped presumably due to time constraints and he was incorporated as Olimar’s last four [[alternate costumes]].
*Prior to ''Ultimate'', the only unlockable characters whose playable status was not kept a secret in official sources prior to release were {{SSBB|Snake}} and {{SSBB|Sonic}} in ''Brawl'', and {{SSB4|Lucina}} in ''Smash 4''.
*The [[Koopalings]] and the [[Hero]]es from {{uv|Dragon Quest}} ''[[Hero#Dragon Quest III|III]]'', ''[[Hero#Dragon Quest IV|IV]]'' and ''[[Hero#Dragon Quest VIII|VIII]]'' are the only alternate characters who debuted before their base fighter in their home series.
*The most-recently debuted fighter in every ''Smash'' game has always either been from {{uv|Pokémon}} or {{uv|Fire Emblem}}, even excluding [[DLC]]. ''Smash 64'' and ''Brawl''{{'}}s are from ''Pokémon'', whereas all other games' are from ''Fire Emblem''. Prior to their respective DLC, the most-recently debuted fighters in ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'' were also from ''Pokémon''.
**However, prior to the reveal of Byleth but after his announcement, Hero's Luminary costume was the most recently debuted character in ''Ultimate''


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 19:37, October 21, 2024

A fighter, also known as a playable character or simply character, is a character (or in some cases, multiple characters simultaneously) in the Super Smash Bros. series roster that can be controlled by players in Versus Mode and other modes. These characters are located on the character selection screen and can be used without a cheat device (e.g. Action Replay). Playable characters can further be divided into starter, unlockable, and downloadable, which distinguishes whether characters can be played right away, whether they need to be unlocked, or whether they need to be downloaded.

List of fighters[edit]

This is a list of the fighters in the Super Smash Bros. series.

The following does not include some bosses who can be playable on occasion, such as in the World of Light.

For characters who were considered or intended to be fighters, see Unused content (SSB), Unused content (SSBM), Unused content (SSBB), Unused content (SSB4), and Unused content (SSBU).

Key Starter Unlockable Unlockable in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Starter in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Downloadable Customizable[1] Transformation[2]
Fighter Universe Super Smash Bros. Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros. 4 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Banjo & Kazooie Banjo-Kazooie (universe)Banjo-Kazooie Banjo & Kazooie (SSBU)
Bayonetta Bayonetta (universe)Bayonetta Bayonetta (SSB4) Bayonetta (SSBU)
Bowser Mario (universe)Mario Bowser (SSBM) Bowser (SSBB) Bowser (SSB4) Bowser (SSBU)
Bowser Jr.[3] Mario (universe)Mario Bowser Jr. (SSB4) Bowser Jr. (SSBU)
Byleth[4] Fire Emblem (universe)Fire Emblem Byleth (SSBU)
Captain Falcon F-Zero (universe)F-Zero Captain Falcon (SSB) Captain Falcon (SSBM) Captain Falcon (SSBB) Captain Falcon (SSB4) Captain Falcon (SSBU)
Charizard Pokémon (universe)Pokémon [5] [5] Charizard (SSBB)[6] Charizard (SSB4) Charizard (SSBU)[6]
Chrom Fire Emblem (universe)Fire Emblem [7] Chrom (SSBU)[7]
Cloud Final Fantasy (universe)Final Fantasy Cloud (SSB4) Cloud (SSBU)
Corrin[4] Fire Emblem (universe)Fire Emblem Corrin (SSB4) Corrin (SSBU)
Daisy Mario (universe)Mario Daisy (SSBU)
Dark Pit Kid Icarus (universe)Kid Icarus Dark Pit (SSB4) Dark Pit (SSBU)
Dark Samus Metroid (universe)Metroid [8] Dark Samus (SSBU)
Diddy Kong Donkey Kong (universe)Donkey Kong Diddy Kong (SSBB) Diddy Kong (SSB4) Diddy Kong (SSBU)
Donkey Kong Donkey Kong (universe)Donkey Kong Donkey Kong (SSB) Donkey Kong (SSBM) Donkey Kong (SSBB) Donkey Kong (SSB4) Donkey Kong (SSBU)
Dr. Mario Mario (universe)Mario Dr. Mario (SSBM) Dr. Mario (SSB4) Dr. Mario (SSBU)
Duck HuntNTSC
Duck Hunt DuoPAL 		Duck Hunt (universe)Duck Hunt Duck Hunt (SSB4) Duck Hunt (SSBU)
Falco Star Fox (universe)Star Fox Falco (SSBM) Falco (SSBB) Falco (SSB4) Falco (SSBU)
Fox Star Fox (universe)Star Fox Fox (SSB) Fox (SSBM) Fox (SSBB) Fox (SSB4) Fox (SSBU)
Ganondorf The Legend of Zelda (universe)The Legend of Zelda Ganondorf (SSBM) Ganondorf (SSBB) Ganondorf (SSB4) Ganondorf (SSBU)
Greninja Pokémon (universe)Pokémon Greninja (SSB4) Greninja (SSBU)
Hero[9] Dragon Quest (universe)Dragon Quest Hero (SSBU)
Ice Climbers Ice Climber (universe)Ice Climber Ice Climbers (SSBM) Ice Climbers (SSBB) Ice Climbers (SSBU)
Ike Fire Emblem (universe)Fire Emblem Ike (SSBB) Ike (SSB4) Ike (SSBU)
Incineroar Pokémon (universe)Pokémon Incineroar (SSBU)
Inkling[4] Splatoon (universe)Splatoon Inkling (SSBU)
Isabelle Animal Crossing (universe)Animal Crossing [8] Isabelle (SSBU)
Ivysaur Pokémon (universe)Pokémon Ivysaur (SSBB)[6] Ivysaur (SSBU)[6]
Jigglypuff Pokémon (universe)Pokémon Jigglypuff (SSB) Jigglypuff (SSBM) Jigglypuff (SSBB) Jigglypuff (SSB4) Jigglypuff (SSBU)
Joker Persona (universe)Persona Joker (SSBU)
Kazuya Tekken (universe)Tekken Kazuya (SSBU)
Ken Street Fighter (universe)Street Fighter Ken (SSBU)
King Dedede Kirby (universe)Kirby King Dedede (SSBB) King Dedede (SSB4) King Dedede (SSBU)
King K. Rool Donkey Kong (universe)Donkey Kong King K. Rool (SSBU)
Kirby Kirby (universe)Kirby Kirby (SSB) Kirby (SSBM) Kirby (SSBB) Kirby (SSB4) Kirby (SSBU)
Link The Legend of Zelda (universe)The Legend of Zelda Link (SSB) Link (SSBM) Link (SSBB) Link (SSB4) Link (SSBU)
Little Mac Punch-Out!! (universe)Punch-Out!! [8] Little Mac (SSB4) Little Mac (SSBU)
Lucario Pokémon (universe)Pokémon Lucario (SSBB) Lucario (SSB4) Lucario (SSBU)
Lucas EarthBound (universe)EarthBound Lucas (SSBB) Lucas (SSB4) Lucas (SSBU)
Lucina Fire Emblem (universe)Fire Emblem Lucina (SSB4) Lucina (SSBU)
Luigi Mario (universe)Mario Luigi (SSB) Luigi (SSBM) Luigi (SSBB) Luigi (SSB4) Luigi (SSBU)
Mario Mario (universe)Mario Mario (SSB) Mario (SSBM) Mario (SSBB) Mario (SSB4) Mario (SSBU)
Marth Fire Emblem (universe)Fire Emblem Marth (SSBM) Marth (SSBB) Marth (SSB4) Marth (SSBU)
Mega Man Mega Man (universe)Mega Man Mega Man (SSB4) Mega Man (SSBU)
Meta Knight Kirby (universe)Kirby Meta Knight (SSBB) Meta Knight (SSB4) Meta Knight (SSBU)
Mewtwo Pokémon (universe)Pokémon Mewtwo (SSBM) Mewtwo (SSB4) Mewtwo (SSBU)
Mii Brawler Super Smash Bros. (universe)Super Smash Bros. Mii Brawler (SSB4) Mii Brawler (SSBU)
Mii Gunner Super Smash Bros. (universe)Super Smash Bros. Mii Gunner (SSB4) Mii Gunner (SSBU)
Mii SwordfighterNTSC
Mii Sword FighterSuper Smash Bros. 4PAL 		Super Smash Bros. (universe)Super Smash Bros. Mii Swordfighter (SSB4) Mii Swordfighter (SSBU)
Min Min ARMS (universe)ARMS Min Min (SSBU)
Mr. Game & Watch Game & Watch (universe)Game & Watch Mr. Game & Watch (SSBM) Mr. Game & Watch (SSBB) Mr. Game & Watch (SSB4) Mr. Game & Watch (SSBU)
Mythra Xenoblade Chronicles (universe)Xenoblade Chronicles Mythra (SSBU)[10]
Ness EarthBound (universe)EarthBound Ness (SSB) Ness (SSBM) Ness (SSBB) Ness (SSB4) Ness (SSBU)
Olimar Pikmin (universe)Pikmin Olimar (SSBB) Olimar (SSB4)[11] Olimar (SSBU)[11]
Pac-Man Pac-Man (universe)Pac-Man Pac-Man (SSB4) Pac-Man (SSBU)
Palutena Kid Icarus (universe)Kid Icarus Palutena (SSB4) Palutena (SSBU)
Peach Mario (universe)Mario Peach (SSBM) Peach (SSBB) Peach (SSB4) Peach (SSBU)
Pichu Pokémon (universe)Pokémon Pichu (SSBM) Pichu (SSBU)
Pikachu Pokémon (universe)Pokémon Pikachu (SSB) Pikachu (SSBM) Pikachu (SSBB) Pikachu (SSB4) Pikachu (SSBU)[4]
Piranha Plant Mario (universe)Mario [12] Piranha Plant (SSBU)[12]
Pit Kid Icarus (universe)Kid Icarus Pit (SSBB) Pit (SSB4) Pit (SSBU)
Pokémon Trainer[6] Pokémon (universe)Pokémon Pokémon Trainer (SSBB) Pokémon Trainer (SSBU)[4]
Pyra Xenoblade Chronicles (universe)Xenoblade Chronicles Pyra (SSBU)[10]
R.O.B. R.O.B. (universe)R.O.B. R.O.B. (SSBB) R.O.B. (SSB4)[13] R.O.B. (SSBU)[13]
Richter Castlevania (universe)Castlevania Richter (SSBU)
Ridley Metroid (universe)Metroid [14] [15] Ridley (SSBU)
Robin[4] Fire Emblem (universe)Fire Emblem Robin (SSB4) Robin (SSBU)
Rosalina & Luma Mario (universe)Mario Rosalina & Luma (SSB4) Rosalina & Luma (SSBU)
Roy Fire Emblem (universe)Fire Emblem Roy (SSBM) Roy (SSB4) Roy (SSBU)
Ryu Street Fighter (universe)Street Fighter Ryu (SSB4) Ryu (SSBU)
Samus Metroid (universe)Metroid Samus (SSB) Samus (SSBM) Samus (SSBB)[16] Samus (SSB4) Samus (SSBU)
Sephiroth Final Fantasy (universe)Final Fantasy Sephiroth (SSBU)
Sheik The Legend of Zelda (universe)The Legend of Zelda Sheik (SSBM)[17] Sheik (SSBB)[17] Sheik (SSB4) Sheik (SSBU)
Shulk Xenoblade Chronicles (universe)Xenoblade Chronicles Shulk (SSB4) Shulk (SSBU)
Simon Castlevania (universe)Castlevania Simon (SSBU)
Snake Metal Gear (universe)Metal Gear Snake (SSBB) Snake (SSBU)
Sonic Sonic the Hedgehog (universe)Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic (SSBB) Sonic (SSB4) Sonic (SSBU)
Sora Kingdom Hearts (universe)Kingdom Hearts Sora (SSBU)
Squirtle Pokémon (universe)Pokémon Squirtle (SSBB)[6] Squirtle (SSBU)[6]
Steve[18] Minecraft (universe)Minecraft Steve (SSBU)
Terry Fatal Fury (universe)Fatal Fury Terry (SSBU)
Toon Link The Legend of Zelda (universe)The Legend of Zelda Toon Link (SSBB) Toon Link (SSB4) Toon Link (SSBU)
Villager[4] Animal Crossing (universe)Animal Crossing Villager (SSB4) Villager (SSBU)
Wario Wario (universe)Wario Wario (SSBB) Wario (SSB4) Wario (SSBU)
Wii Fit Trainer[4] Wii Fit (universe)Wii Fit Wii Fit Trainer (SSB4) Wii Fit Trainer (SSBU)
Wolf Star Fox (universe)Star Fox Wolf (SSBB) Wolf (SSBU)
Yoshi Yoshi (universe)Yoshi Yoshi (SSB) Yoshi (SSBM) Yoshi (SSBB) Yoshi (SSB4) Yoshi (SSBU)
Young Link The Legend of Zelda (universe)The Legend of Zelda Young Link (SSBM) Young Link (SSBU)
Zelda The Legend of Zelda (universe)The Legend of Zelda Zelda (SSBM)[17] Zelda (SSBB)[17] Zelda (SSB4) Zelda (SSBU)
Zero Suit Samus Metroid (universe)Metroid Zero Suit Samus (SSBB)[16] Zero Suit Samus (SSB4) Zero Suit Samus (SSBU)
Newcomers 12 14 18[19] 21 24
Veterans 0 12 21 37 65 [19]
Total Fighters 12 26 39 58 89

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Mii Fighters are automatically unlocked upon creation in the Mii Fighter menu, or, in Ultimate, upon unlocking them in World of Light.
  2. ^ Some characters are accessible through others' movesets. Transformation characters share a slot on the character selection screen, but in most situations players can start the match as whichever form they wish. In Ultimate, transformation characters may appear independently as enemies in single-player modes.
  3. ^ Bowser Jr.'s alternate costumes also allow players to control any of the Koopalings instead.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h This fighter's alternate costumes have male and female variants. Only the default gender's stock icon is shown on the table.
  5. ^ a b Is a Poké Ball Pokémon.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g Pokémon Trainer's moveset allows the player to switch between Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard using their shared down special, Pokémon Change.
  7. ^ a b Appears in Robin's Final Smash.
  8. ^ a b c Is an Assist Trophy.
  9. ^ Half of Hero's costumes represent 4 different protagonists from across the franchise: Luminary, Erdrick, Solo, and Eight. Luminary is the default, and only his stock icon is shown on the table.
  10. ^ a b Pyra and Mythra can transform into each other using their shared down special, Swap.
  11. ^ a b In Smash 4 and Ultimate, half of Olimar's costumes allow players to control Alph instead.
  12. ^ a b Is a stage hazard.
  13. ^ a b R.O.B.'s default appearance in Smash 4 and Ultimate changes depending on the language the game is set to. His Famicom design is his default appearance in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean languages, while all other languages use his NES design.
  14. ^ Is a boss.
  15. ^ Is a stage hazard in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
  16. ^ a b Samus can transform into Zero Suit Samus by rapidly using the up and down taunts or by using her Final Smash. Zero Suit Samus can transform into Samus with her own Final Smash (but not through taunting). They were split into separate characters starting in Smash 4.
  17. ^ a b c d Both Zelda and Sheik can Transform into each other using their down special. They have new special moves starting in Smash 4, thus they can no longer transform.
  18. ^ Alex, Zombie, and Enderman appear as alternate costumes.
  19. ^ a b Pokémon Trainer is not counted because he isn't controlled by the player and he lacks a fighter number in Ultimate. Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard are counted instead.

Newcomers and veterans[edit]

A newcomer is a character who appears as playable for the first time in the series in a given game. A veteran is the opposite: a character who has been playable in a previous game. For example, Diddy Kong is a newcomer in Brawl, as he did not appear as playable in any previous games, but is a veteran in all subsequent games. Note that the definition of newcomers is distinct from that of "unlockable" or "secret" characters, which are playable characters who must be unlocked by completing certain tasks; Melee, Brawl, and Smash 4 all had starter veterans, starter newcomers, unlockable veterans, and unlockable newcomers. Ultimate is the first game in which all newcomers to the base game are unlockable; however, most veterans are also unlockable.

The term newcomer was originally used to describe the unlockable characters in the original Super Smash Bros. by the data deletion menu. It was later used in the first trailer for Super Smash Bros. Brawl, in which new characters were introduced with the title "Newcomer" atop their name. The word newcomer was later used on the Smash Bros. DOJO!! site to classify characters who made their debut in Brawl and are starters in there, in addition to third party characters Snake and Sonic. This use of the term has become the community-preferred usage for other games in the series.

"Perfect-attendance crew"[edit]

Less commonly, the term "veteran" can also denote the "eight regulars" or "perfect-attendance fighters", which are the eight starter characters in the original Super Smash Bros. which have been in all subsequent games of the series. The "perfect attendance" part of the term is a reference to the fact that these eight fighters have always been available from the start of every game without needing to be unlocked. The terms originated in the description for the 10th Brawl event match All-Star Battle Regulars, reading: "The Smash Bros. perfect-attendance crew! Fight the eight regulars in order!" A popular, unofficial term referring to this group is "The Original 8" (Mario, Donkey Kong, Link, Samus, Yoshi, Kirby, Fox, and Pikachu), which may also be called "The Original 12" if including the four unlockable characters (Luigi, Ness, Captain Falcon, and Jigglypuff), who have likewise appeared in every game in the series. The 29th Brawl event match All-Star Semifinal Regulars states: "Four hidden characters from the past game! They're secret perfect attendees." Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is the only installment where all the "Original 12" are starter characters. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate refers to the concept of the perfect-attendance crew by making the only starter characters the aforementioned "Original 8".

Trivia[edit]

  • Pokémon is the only universe to have multiple fighters cut throughout the series, being Mewtwo, Pichu, and Pokémon Trainer's Squirtle and Ivysaur.
    • However, it is also the only universe to have newcomers in all games.
  • Metal Gear and Ice Climber are the only universes to have the entirety of their characters cut from a game.
  • Pichu and Young Link are the only fighters to have been absent from multiple consecutive installments.
  • Ice Climbers are the only characters to have been a fighter in multiple games before being cut.
  • Lucas is the only fighter to have been a starter character, unlockable character, and downloadable character in separate games. Lucas is also the only playable character who has never appeared in a non-Smash game released outside Japan.
  • Roy is the only playable character to debut in Super Smash Bros. before appearing in any other game. His inclusion in Melee was intended to promote Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade, his debut in his home series, which was released shortly after Melee in Japan. According to Masahiro Sakurai, The Binding Blade was originally scheduled for release before Melee.[1]
  • Charizard, Little Mac, Ridley, Dark Samus, Isabelle, Chrom, and Piranha Plant are the only characters to have been made fully playable after major non-playable appearances, excluding characters that are playable via items such as Metal Mario. These include Poké Ball Pokémon, Bosses, Assist Trophies, stage hazards, or part of another character's moveset. Of these characters, Chrom and Piranha Plant are the only ones to retain their non-playable roles even after becoming playable.
  • Charizard is the only character who was part of a transformation character, became a standalone fighter, and then returned to being part of a transformation character.
    • Inversely, Samus is the only character who was initially a standalone character before being able to transform into Zero Suit Samus, before the two were split in their next appearances.
  • Captain Falcon (in Smash 64), the Mii Fighters in both of their appearances, and Pac-Man (in Ultimate) are the only fighters to use head icons that don't portray their faces.
  • Prior to Ultimate, the only unlockable characters whose playable status was not kept a secret in official sources prior to release were Snake and Sonic in Brawl, and Lucina in Smash 4.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ https://sourcegaming.info/2015/12/13/sakurai-fe25/


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Super Smash Bros. Captain Falcon · Donkey Kong · Fox · Jigglypuff · Kirby · Link · Luigi · Mario · Ness · Pikachu · Samus · Yoshi
New in Melee Bowser · Dr. Mario · Falco · Ganondorf · Ice Climbers · Marth · Mewtwo · Mr. Game & Watch · Peach · Pichu · Roy · Sheik · Young Link · Zelda
New in Brawl Diddy Kong · Ike · King Dedede · Lucario · Lucas · Meta Knight · Olimar (Pikmin) · Pit · Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle · Ivysaur · Charizard) · R.O.B. · Snake · Sonic · Toon Link · Wario · Wolf · Zero Suit Samus
New in Smash 4 (Alph) · Bayonetta · Bowser Jr. (Koopalings) · Cloud · Corrin · Dark Pit · Duck Hunt · Greninja · Little Mac · Lucina · Mega Man · Mii Brawler · Mii Gunner · Mii Swordfighter · Pac-Man · Palutena · Robin · Rosalina & Luma · Ryu · Shulk · Villager · Wii Fit Trainer
New in Ultimate Banjo & Kazooie · Byleth · Chrom · Daisy · Dark Samus · Hero · Incineroar · Inkling · Isabelle · Joker · Kazuya · Ken · King K. Rool · Min Min · Mythra · Piranha Plant · Pyra · Richter · Ridley · Sephiroth · Simon · Sora · Steve (Alex, Zombie, Enderman) · Terry
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Fighters in Super Smash Bros.
Fighters Captain Falcon · Donkey Kong · Fox · Jigglypuff · Kirby · Link · Luigi · Mario · Ness · Pikachu · Samus · Yoshi
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Fighters in Super Smash Bros. Melee
Veterans Captain Falcon · Donkey Kong · Fox · Jigglypuff · Kirby · Link · Luigi · Mario · Ness · Pikachu · Samus · Yoshi
Newcomers Bowser · Dr. Mario · Falco · Ganondorf · Ice Climbers · Marth · Mewtwo · Mr. Game & Watch · Peach · Pichu · Roy · Young Link · Zelda (Sheik)
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Fighters in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Veterans Bowser · Captain Falcon · Donkey Kong · Falco · Fox · Ganondorf · Ice Climbers · Jigglypuff · Kirby · Link · Luigi · Mario · Marth · Mr. Game & Watch · Ness · Peach · Pikachu · Samus · Yoshi · Zelda / Sheik
Newcomers Diddy Kong · Ike · King Dedede · Lucario · Lucas · Meta Knight · Olimar · Pit · Pokémon Trainer (Charizard · Ivysaur · Squirtle) · R.O.B. · Snake · Sonic · Toon Link · Wario · Wolf · (Zero Suit Samus)
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Fighters in Super Smash Bros. 4
Veterans Bowser · Captain Falcon · Charizard · Diddy Kong · Donkey Kong · Dr. Mario · Falco · Fox · Ganondorf · Ike · Jigglypuff · King Dedede · Kirby · Link · Lucario · Lucas · Luigi · Mario · Marth · Meta Knight · Mewtwo · Mr. Game & Watch · Ness · Olimar · Peach · Pikachu · Pit · R.O.B. · Roy · Samus · Sheik · Sonic · Toon Link · Wario · Yoshi · Zelda · Zero Suit Samus
Newcomers Bayonetta · Bowser Jr. · Cloud · Corrin · Dark Pit · Duck Hunt · Greninja · Little Mac · Lucina · Mega Man · Mii Fighter (Mii Brawler · Mii Gunner · Mii Swordfighter) · Pac-Man · Palutena · Robin · Rosalina & Luma · Ryu · Shulk · Villager · Wii Fit Trainer
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Fighters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Veterans Bayonetta · Bowser · Bowser Jr. · Captain Falcon · Cloud · Corrin · Dark Pit · Diddy Kong · Donkey Kong · Dr. Mario · Duck Hunt · Falco · Fox · Ganondorf · Greninja · Ice Climbers · Ike · Jigglypuff · King Dedede · Kirby · Link · Little Mac · Lucario · Lucas · Lucina · Luigi · Mario · Marth · Mega Man · Meta Knight · Mewtwo · Mii Fighter (Mii Brawler · Mii Gunner · Mii Swordfighter) · Mr. Game & Watch · Ness · Olimar · Pac-Man · Palutena · Peach · Pichu · Pikachu · Pit · Pokémon Trainer (Charizard · Ivysaur · Squirtle) · R.O.B. · Robin · Rosalina & Luma · Roy · Ryu · Samus · Sheik · Shulk · Snake · Sonic · Toon Link · Villager · Wario · Wii Fit Trainer · Wolf · Yoshi · Young Link · Zelda · Zero Suit Samus
Newcomers Banjo & Kazooie · Byleth · Chrom · Daisy · Dark Samus · Hero · Incineroar · Inkling · Isabelle · Joker · Kazuya · Ken · King K. Rool · Min Min · Piranha Plant · Pyra / Mythra  · Richter · Ridley · Sephiroth · Simon · Sora · Steve · Terry
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