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''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' added additional [[alternate costume]] options to characters by using the X and Y buttons to cycle through the available list instead of using four C buttons to pick a specific color; this removes the limit as to how many are selectable, so there are no longer any costumes exclusive to Team Battles or computer opponents. As a result, many characters now have five different color schemes, with some having as many as six, though some still only have four.
[[File:SSBMDOJO Doc fight.jpg|thumb|300px|A battle between four {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}s, each one in different colored lab coats.]]
[[File:SSBMWebsitePichu6.jpg|300px|thumb|{{SSBM|Pichu}}’s alternate costumes.]]
''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' added additional [[alternate costume]] options to characters by using the {{Button|GCN|X}} and {{Button|GCN|Y}} buttons to cycle through the available list instead of using four {{Button|N64|C}} to pick a specific color; this removes the limit as to how many are selectable, so there are no longer any costumes exclusive to Team Battles or computer opponents. As a result, many characters now have five different color schemes, with some having as many as six, though some still only have four, leading to a total of 123 alternate costumes in the game.


When selecting characters in [[tournament mode]], instead of displaying the character's colored image of the chosen costume, the character's name is given a tint and a colored bar is displayed in the player list. This color is usually an intuitive indicator of which costume has been chosen (with no color denoting default), but there are some that are slightly unusual (such as Luigi and Peach's white costumes that are denoted by a grey).
When selecting characters in {{b|Tournament Mode|SSBM}}, instead of displaying the character's colored image of the chosen costume, the character's name is given a tint and a colored bar is displayed in the player list. This color is usually an intuitive indicator of which costume has been chosen (with white denoting default), with actual white costumes being denoted as gray.


In [[Team Battle|Team Melee]], if members of the same team use the same character, the second player would have a lighter tint applied to their character. A third player uses a darker tint. If a fourth player is forcibly added to a team with the [[Name Entry glitch]], then the fourth character will be completely black; the game's data suggests that a fifth player, if possible, would be completely grey. A sixth player and afterword, would [[Game crash|crash the game]].
In [[Team Battle]], if members of the same team use the same character, the second player would have a lighter tint applied to their character. A third player uses a darker tint. If a fourth player is forcibly added to a team with the [[Name Entry glitch]], then the fourth character will be completely black; the game's data suggests that a fifth player, if possible, would be completely [[Media:SUB COLOR Gray.png|gray]]. A sixth player would be completely [[Media:SUB COLOR Pink.png|pink]]. A seventh player and afterward, would [[Game crash|crash the game]], additionally it is not possible to view the completely pink character unless additional [[Action Replay]] codes are used.


Strangely enough, alternate costumes can affect gameplay, such as Captain Falcon's model changing sizes [http://smashboards.com/threads/difference-in-colors.223965/page-2#post-7249732 depending on the costume].
Strangely enough, alternate costumes can affect gameplay, such as Captain Falcon's model changing sizes [http://smashboards.com/threads/difference-in-colors.223965/page-2#post-7249732 depending on the costume].
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|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|desc2=Resembles a [[Spiny]] or red [[Koopa Troopa]]. It also resembles Roy Koopa's early in-game sprites without the sunglasses, as well as Bowser's second player costume in ''Mario Golf''. Unusually, while the artwork depicts Bowser with red eyes, they are green in-game.
|desc2=Resembles his [[mariowiki:File:Mgbowser.png|"right" color]] in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Golf|Nintendo 64}}'' and his [[mariowiki:File:BowserMiM2.png|sprite]] in the NES version of ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario is Missing}}''. While the portrait depicts Bowser with red irises, they are green in-game.
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=Came from Bowser's international artwork for ''Super Mario Bros''. Also resembles Iggy Koopa's early in-game sprites.
|desc3=Resembles his [[mariowiki:File:BowserSMBart.png|original design]] in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', only with his shell being blue and his limbs being dark green.
|c4=Black
|c4=Black
}}
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|char=Captain Falcon
|char=Captain Falcon
|c1=Indigo
|c1=Gray-Blue
|desc1=Based on [[:File:Falcon F-Zero X.gif|his appearance]] from ''F-Zero X''.
|desc1=Based on his [[fzerowiki:File:Captain FalconX.png|appearance]] in ''{{iw|fzerowiki|F-Zero X}}'', only his suit is a completely different color.
|c2=Black
|c2=Black
|desc2=Based on the colors of his outfit from the Japanese ''F-Zero X'' commercial.
|desc2=Based on his appearance in the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTtQYuWbYZo Japanese commercial] for ''F-Zero X''.<ref name=64colors/>
|c3=Red
|c3=Red
|redteam=3
|redteam=3
|desc3=Based on Falcon's rival, [[Blood Falcon]]'s outfit, even altering the logo on his back to say "Blood Hawk". [[Beta elements (SSBM)|Betas for the game]] show that it was originally intended to read "Hell Hawk", the Japanese name of Blood Falcon's F-Zero machine.
|desc3=Based on {{iw|fzerowiki|Blood Falcon}}, Captain Falcon's evil clone and rival.<ref name="64colors"/> It is his only costume with a unique logo on the back: a skull with "{{iw|fzerowiki|Blood Hawk}}" (the name of Blood Falcon's vehicle) written underneath. The gloves are purple instead of the original indigo color.
|c4=White
|c4=White
|desc4=Based on the colors of Jody Summer's outfit. Commonly known as "Captain Fabulous" in the community.
|desc4=Resembles {{iw|fzerowiki|Jody Summer}}, only with the gloves being pink instead of her original purple color.
|c5=Green
|c5=Green
|greenteam=5
|greenteam=5
|desc5=Based on the colors of Pico's outfit.
|desc5=The green suit and light gray gloves make Captain Falcon resemble {{iw|fzerowiki|James McCloud}}.
|c6=Blue
|c6=Blue
|blueteam=6
|blueteam=6
|desc6=Based on the original, lighter colors of Captain Falcon in ''F-Zero''.
|desc6=Resembles his [[fzerowiki:File:Captain Falcon F-Zero.png|appearance]] in the original ''[[F-Zero]]'', and the suit loosely resembles his look in ''F-Zero X''.
}}
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|char=Donkey Kong
|char=Donkey Kong
|notes=While all Donkey Kong's costumes show the same skin in the portraits, each one is a different color in the game.
|c1=Brown
|c1=Brown
|desc1=Based on his artwork from ''Donkey Kong 64''.
|c2=Black
|c2=Black
|desc2=Resembles Donkey Kong's coloration when ''Donkey Kong '94'' and ''Donkey Kong Land'' were played under the black-and-white palette on the Game Boy Color and Super Game Boy. "Monkey Smash" mode in ''Donkey Kong 64'' also featured Donkey Kong with blue-black fur and a blue tie.
|desc2=Resembles a real-life {{iw|wikipedia|gorilla}}.
|c3=Red
|c3=Red
|redteam=3
|redteam=3
|desc3=DK's sprite in ''Donkey Kong'' had red fur.
|desc3=Resembles the [[mariowiki:File:Dk1.gif|original D.K.]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Donkey Kong|game}}''. It is also similar to his model in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Donkey Kong 64}}'', but his tie is dark blue instead of red.
|c4=Blue
|c4=Blue
|blueteam=4
|blueteam=4
|desc4=Similar to the second player coloration in ''Mario Golf''.
|desc4=Resembles one of his alternate colors from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Donkey Kong 64}}''{{'}}s Multiplayer Mode (only his tie is purple instead of blue). It also resembles his [[mariowiki:File:Mgdk.png|"right" color]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Golf|Nintendo 64}}''.
|c5=Green
|c5=Green
|greenteam=5
|greenteam=5
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=={{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}==
=={{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}==
<!--While Dr. Mario's red, yellow, and blue costumes are of the same color of the Red, Yellow, and Blue Viruses, that does not mean that they are based on them, and there is no indication of that being the case.-->
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|char=Dr. Mario
|char=Dr. Mario
|c1=White
|c1=White
|desc1=Despite wearing white pants in his own game, Dr. Mario wears indigo jeans in ''[[Melee]].''
|desc1=Based on his [[mariowiki:File:Dr.Mario.jpg|original design]] in prior to {{iw|mariowiki|Dr. Mario 64}}, except he wears black jeans instead of his normal white pants, and the headband is brown instead of white or black.
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|desc2=Resembles [[Peach|Nurse Toadstool's]] color scheme.
|desc2=Resembles the color of the scrubs worn by {{iw|mariowiki|Nurse Toadstool}}.
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=Resembles the traditional color of scrubs worn in real-life hospitals, while his violet gloves resemble standard nitrile gloves used by most physicians.
|desc3=<!--Look at the text above.-->
|c4=Green
|c4=Green
|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
|desc4=Resembles the traditional color of scrubs worn in by real-life surgeons.
|desc4=Resembles his [https://www.spriters-resource.com/fullview/62310/ appearance] in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Dr. Mario|game}}'' for the original {{iw|wikipedia|Game Boy}}.
|c5=Black
|c5=Black
|desc5=Referred to as Unlicensed Dr. Mario by the official Melee website.
|desc5=Referred to as the "Unlicensed Doctor" on the ''[[Melee]]'' website.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/0101/kurosiro.html 速報スマブラ拳!! :ドクターマリオ] (Japanese)</ref> Also invokes the coats worn by earlier doctors before the shift to white coats.
}}
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|char=Falco
|char=Falco
|c1=Tan
|c1=Tan
|desc1=Based on [[:File:Original Falco.jpg|his appearance]] in ''[[Star Fox 64]]''.
|desc1=Based on his appearance in ''Star Fox 64''.
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|desc2=Resembles Peppy Hare's flight suit from ''Star Fox 64''
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=Resembles Slippy Toad's flight suit from ''Star Fox 64''.
|c4=Green
|c4=Green
|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
|desc4=Resembles Fox's flight suit.
}}
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|char=Fox
|char=Fox
|c1=White
|c1=White
|desc1=Based on [[:File:Fox Second.jpg|his appearance]] from ''Star Fox 64''.
|desc1=Based on his appearance in ''Star Fox 64''.
|c2=Red  
|c2=Red  
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|desc2=Resembles Falco's flight suit
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=Resembles Slippy Toad's flight suit from ''Star Fox 64''
|c4=Green
|c4=Green
|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
|desc4=Possibly based on [[lylatwiki:Image:Slide005.jpg|concept art]] for the original ''Star Fox''.
|desc4=Resembles [[lylatwiki:File:Slide005.jpg|concept art]] of him for the original ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox|game}}''.
}}
}}


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|char=Ganondorf
|char=Ganondorf
|c1=Brown
|c1=Brown
|desc1=Derived from his model used in the {{iw|zeldawiki|SpaceWorld 2000 GameCube Tech Demo}}, which in turn is based on his [[zeldawiki:File:OoT Ganondorf Artwork.png|appearance]] in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}''.
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
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|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
|c5=Purple
|c5=Purple
|desc5=Resembles the purple clothes worn by the {{iw|zeldawiki|Gerudo Guard}}.
}}
}}


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|char=Ice Climbers
|char=Ice Climbers
|notes=As can be seen in the image, the Ice Climbers' orange and red costumes will place Nana in the lead, making Popo follow.
|notes=The Ice Climbers switch positions and the player controls Nana when the orange and red costumes are equipped. The stock icons and character selection portraits change to reflect this.
|c1=Blue
|c1=Blue
|blueteam=1
|blueteam=1
|desc1=Based on their original sprites in ''{{b|Ice Climber|game}}'', but Popo uses a different shade of blue, while Nana's pink color is similar to her 'Hit" sprite from ''Ice Climber''.
|c2=Green
|c2=Green
|greenteam=2
|greenteam=2
|desc2=Popo's parka color resembles either the [[Media:Summit_Cucumber_SSBU.jpg|cucumber]] or the [[Media:Summit_Cabbage_SSBU.jpg|cabbage]]. Nana's parka color resembles her hair color from the [https://www.mobygames.com/game/8544/ice-climber/cover/group-13249/cover-30281/ PAL and Japanese artworks] of ''{{b|Ice Climber|game}}''.<ref>[https://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/ice-climber/cover-art/gameCoverId,30281/ Ice Climber (1985) cover art] MobyGames</ref>
|c3=Orange
|c3=Orange
|desc3=Nana's parka color resembles the [[Media:SSBU_spirit_Condor.png|Condor]], while Popo's parka color resembles his "Hit" sprite from ''Ice Climber''.
|c4=Red
|c4=Red
|redteam=4
|redteam=4
|desc4=Nana resembles her appearance on the American boxart for ''{{b|Ice Climber|game}}''. Her in-game model, however, makes her parka more of a maroon color, making her resemble her default sprite from ''Ice Climber''. Popo's parka resembles his sprite when he loses a life.
}}
}}


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|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=Similar to the bows from the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
|desc3=Its [[Alternate costume (SSB)#Jigglypuff|blue costume]] from the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' It resembles one of the possible colors for a [https://78.media.tumblr.com/3ae805eff6c92f55569d34105297fc77/tumblr_inline_p7j3ozcP9e1t1fa49_500.jpg nicknamed Jigglypuff] in ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Stadium}}''.
|c4=Green
|c4=Green
|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
|desc4=Resembles one of the possible colors for a nicknamed Jigglypuff in ''Pokémon Stadium''. Its headband is reminiscent of the {{iw|bulbapedia|Blackbelt|Trainer class}} Trainer class.
|c5=Yellow
|c5=Yellow
|desc5=The crown that Jigglypuff wears in this costume is identical to that worn by Peach.
|desc5=The crown is derived from [[Peach]]'s model.
}}
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|char=Kirby
|char=Kirby
|c1=Pink
|c1=Pink
|desc1=Based on Kirby's modern appearance used since [[wikirby:File:TheCrystalShards.jpg|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]].
|c2=Yellow
|c2=Yellow
|desc2=This color swap is [[wikirby:Keeby|Keeby]], who was Kirby's companion in games that featured co-op mode. It is also the same as when he is Beam Kirby or Needle Kirby, without the hat. It was also an alternative palette for Kirby in the multiplayer for ''Kirby 64''. Developer [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] also reportedly believed Kirby should be yellow in his debut game, while [[Masahiro Sakurai]] believed the character should be pink.
|desc2=Based on and directly referred to as "{{iw|wikirby|Keeby}}" from ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Course}}''.<ref name="64colors"/> In addition, [[wikirby:Beam|Beam Kirby]] in ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby Super Star}}'' and his [[wikirby:File:K64 Minigame Kirby colors.png|"Player 2" color]] in ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards}}''{{'}} Multiplayer mode have the same color.
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=The same as when he is Ice Kirby, without the hat. It is also an alternative palette for Kirby in the multiplayer for Kirby 64.
|desc3=Based on [[wikirby:Ice|Ice Kirby]] in ''Kirby Super Star''<ref name="64colors"/> and ''Kirby 64'', as well as his [[wikirby:File:K64 Minigame Kirby colors.png|"Player 4" color]] in that game.
|c4=Red
|c4=Red
|redteam=4
|redteam=4
|desc4=The same as when he is Fire Kirby, without the hat.
|desc4=Based on [[wikirby:Fire|Fire Kirby]] in ''Kirby Super Star''.<ref name="64colors"/>
|c5=Green
|c5=Green
|greenteam=5
|greenteam=5
|desc5=The same as when he is Plasma Kirby, without the out. It is also an alternative palette for Kirby in the multiplayer for ''Kirby 64''.
|desc5=The original [[Smabura-Ken|''Super Smash Bros.'' website]] referred to this costume as "Kusa-mochi Kirby".<ref name=64colors/> It also resembles his [[wikirby:File:K64 Minigame Kirby colors.png|"Player 3" color]] from ''Kirby 64''.
|c6=White
|c6=White
|desc6=A reference to his monochrome appearance from the original ''Kirby's Dream Land'' for Game Boy. It is also similar to the colors of Kirby's depiction on the North American box cover of ''Kirby's Dream Land''.
|desc6=Based on his monochromatic [[wikirby:File:KDL Kirby Sprite.png|in-game sprite]] from ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Land}}''.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/syukeiken/return582.html 速報スマブラ拳!! : アンケート集計拳!!] - Page 82 in post-launch.</ref>, but his feet are black instead of gray.
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|c1=Green
|c1=Green
|greenteam=1
|greenteam=1
|desc1=Based on his appearance from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''.
|desc1=Based on [[zeldawiki:File:OoT Link Artwork.png|Adult Link]] from ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}''.
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|desc2=Based on the Goron Tunic from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''. It also resembles Link with the Red Ring from the original ''The Legend of Zelda''.
|desc2=Based on the {{iw|zeldawiki|Goron Tunic}} from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''.<ref name="64colors"/>
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=Based on the Zora Tunic from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''.
|desc3=Based on the {{iw|zeldawiki|Zora Tunic}} from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''.<ref name="64colors"/>
|c4=Black
|c4=Black
|desc4=
|desc4=His tunic resembles [[Dark Link]].
|c5=White
|c5=White
|desc5=Resembles the use of the Blue Ring in ''The Legend of Zelda''.
|desc5=Based on his [[zeldawiki:File:TLoZ Link Blue Ring Sprite.png|tunic]] with the {{iw|zeldawiki|Blue Ring}} equipped in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda}}''.<ref name="64colors"/>
}}
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|char=Luigi
|char=Luigi
|c1=Green
|c1=Green
|desc1=Based on [[:File:Luigi_Original.gif|his appearance]] from the Nintendo 64 era.
|greenteam=1
|greenteam=1
|desc1=Based on his appearance in ''Mario Kart 64''.
|c2=White
|c2=White
|desc2=A reference to Luigi's appearance in ''Mario Bros.'' and ''Super Mario Bros.'' It also resembles Fire Luigi. It is the only one to change the color of his gloves and skin tone.
|desc2=Based on his [[mariowiki:File:SMB_NES_Luigi_Running.gif|in-game sprite]] from the original ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros.}}''<ref name="64colors"/> His skin appears slightly darker in-game.
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=Resembles the artwork for Mario on the cover for the NES version of ''Mario Bros.'', though his sprite does not actually feature such coloring.
|desc3=
|c4=Pink
|c4=Pink
|redteam=4
|redteam=4
|desc4=Comes from the game ''Wrecking Crew'', where Luigi wears pink.
|desc4=The original [[Smabura-Ken|''Super Smash Bros.'' website]] referred to this costume as "Strawberry Luigi".<ref name=64colors/> It resembles his [[mariowiki:File:WC_Luigi_Sprite.png|appearance]] in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Wrecking Crew}}''.
}}
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|c1=Red
|c1=Red
|redteam=1
|redteam=1
|desc1=Based on [[:File:Mario_Walking.jpg|his appearance]] from the Nintendo 64 era.
|desc1=Based on his appearance in ''Super Mario 64'', but he has a tanner skin complexion, darker overalls and darker shoes.
|c2=Yellow
|c2=Yellow
|desc2=Based on [[Wario]], the same as his yellow costume in the previous game. Unlike [[Alternate costume (SSB)#Mario|the original]] (and every other iteration in the series), the colored "M" is blue instead of yellow and the buttons are white instead of yellow, as to make him more closely resemble Wario. Additionally, Mario's hat gains a white accent on its edge.
|desc2=Based on [[Wario]], the self-proclaimed "Mario's rival".<ref name="64colors">[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/Color.html 色ちがいのひみつ]</ref>
|c3=Black
|c3=Black
|desc3=A reference to Foreman Spike from ''Wrecking Crew '98''. Updated from [[Alternate costume (SSB)#Mario|the original version]] of this swap to be closer to black and white than brown and yellow. It is the only costume where the hat and overalls are changed to be the same color.
|desc3=Based on {{iw|mariowiki|Foreman Spike}} from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Wrecking Crew}}''.<ref name="64colors"/> Unlike [[Alternate costume (SSB)#Mario|in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'']], his hat and overalls are a darker brown, and the shirt is white instead of tan, making it resemble the Hammer Suit’s [[mariowiki:File:HammerSuit Map SMB3.png|sprite]] in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros. 3}}''.
|c4=Blue
|c4=Blue
|blueteam=4
|blueteam=4
|desc4=A reversal of his traditional colors, and he wore these colors in his first appearance in ''Donkey Kong''. This is seen as a partial reference to Mario's varying appearances in games prior to Nintendo's official establishment of Mario's outfit consisting of a red shirt, blue overalls, and red hat. In various earlier games, Mario occasionally also appeared with a blue hat, red shirt with blue overalls, or a red hat with a blue shirt with red overalls. Interestingly, though, Mario never appeared in any game with the particular combination of a blue hat, blue shirt, with red overalls as it appears here, but this color scheme does resemble the [[Balloon Fighter]] and it also resembles Mario's outfit from the DIC cartoons.
|desc4=Based on his [[mariowiki:File:MB_Mario_Artwork.png|appearance]] in promotional artwork for ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Bros.|game}}'',<ref name="64colors"/> with the colors of the overalls and shirt swapped.
|c5=Green
|c5=Green
|greenteam=5
|greenteam=5
|desc5=[[Wikipedia:File:Color star-en.svg|Complimentary colors]] of his normal outfit. Resembles Mario's appearance on Japanese and European box arts for ''{{s|mariowiki|Wrecking Crew}}''.  A similar arrangement of colors also appears as part of the flashing animation from a Starman in ''Super Mario Bros.'' Updated from [[Alternate costume (SSB)#Mario|the original version]] of this swap to be more brown than orange.  
|desc5=Unlike in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'', his overalls are brown instead of orange, which makes it resembles [[mariowiki:MB_Luigi_Artwork.png|Luigi's appearance]] from promotional artwork for the arcade version of ''Mario Bros.'', with the colors of the overalls and shirt swapped. It also resembles [https://66.media.tumblr.com/612a1d786a43c9c8f9046c0835c069cc/tumblr_o1x1fi7ZA41tu022ro1_1280.png Jinbe] from ''Mole Mania'', another game developed by [[Shigeru Miyamoto]].
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|char=Marth
|char=Marth
|c1=Blue
|c1=Navy
|blueteam=1
|blueteam=1
|desc1= Based on his appearance in ''Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem'', only with his hair and cape being a darker blue color.
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|desc2=Based on the standard color for enemy units in ''Fire Emblem'' games. This is the only costume in Melee to change the color of his tiara.
|c3=Green
|c3=Green
|greenteam=3
|greenteam=3
|desc3=Based on the standard color for NPC units in ''Fire Emblem''.
|c4=Black
|c4=Black
|desc4= Resembles {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Camus}}, one of Marth's allies, as he appears starting with ''{{iw|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem}}''.
|c5=White
|c5=White
|desc5=Based on [[fireemblemwiki:Leif|Leif]], the protagonist of ''[[fireemblemwiki:Fire Emblem: Thracia 776|Fire Emblem: Thracia 776]]'' and a character from ''{{s|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War}}''. It's worth noting that Leif was [[Clone#Trivia|supposed to appear in ''Melee'']] as a [[clone]] of Marth, but would eventually get replaced with {{SSBM|Roy}}.
|desc5=Based on {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Leif}}, the protagonist of ''{{iw|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem: Thracia 776}}''.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/syukeiken/return511.html 速報スマブラ拳!! : アンケート集計拳!!] - Page 11 in post-launch.</ref>
}}
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|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|desc2=Resembles one of Mewtwo's possible alternate color shades in the ''Pokémon Stadium'' games.
|desc2=Resembles one of the possible colors for Mewtwo in the ''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon Stadium series|Pokémon Stadium]]'' titles.
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=Resembles Mewtwo's in-game sprite colors for ''Pokémon Red & Blue''. Also used as an [[Easter egg]] in Pokémon Stadium.
|desc3=Resembles one of the possible colors for Mewtwo in the ''Pokémon Stadium'' titles.
|c4=Green
|c4=Green
|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
|desc4=Based on Mewtwo's {{s|bulbapedia|shiny}} color in the ''Pokémon'' games.
|desc4=<!--Is not based on its Shiny coloration. In Generation II, its Shiny coloration is yellow.-->
}}
}}


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|char=Mr. Game & Watch
|char=Mr. Game & Watch
|c1=Black
|c1=Black
|desc1=Resembles the characters from the {{iw|wikipedia|Game & Watch}} games ''Fire'' and ''Parachute''. He has the general color of the LCD frames in most of the Game & Watch handhelds.
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|desc2=Reminiscent of characters and objects as depicted on the {{iw|wikipedia|Virtual Boy}}.
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|c4=Green
|c4=Green
|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
|desc4=Reminiscent on the green dot-matrix display of the {{iw|wikipedia|Game Boy}}.
}}
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|redteam=1
|redteam=1
|c2=Yellow
|c2=Yellow
|desc2=The yellow/black color scheme resembles that of the [[Wikipedia:Hanshin Tigers|Hanshin Tigers]], a Japanese baseball team. The shirt also bears a very similar color scheme to the [[wikibound:File:GiganticAnt.gif|Gigantic Ant]] enemy from ''EarthBound''.
|desc2=Based on the uniforms of the {{iw|wikipedia|Hanshin Tigers}}, a Japanese baseball team.<ref name=64colors/> The shirt's pattern is reminiscent of the {{iw|wikibound|Gigantic Ant}} enemy from ''{{iw|wikibound|EarthBound}}''.
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=Is based off of Ness's younger self that he encounters briefly in ''EarthBound'', who was wearing a blue hat.
|desc3=Resembles his [https://wikibound.info/w/images/2/23/Young_Ness.png younger self] that he encounters in {{iw|wikibound|Magicant}}.
|c4=Green
|c4=Green
|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
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|char=Peach
|char=Peach
|c1=Pink
|c1=Pink
|desc1=Resembles her appearance from the Nintendo 64 era.  
|desc1=Based on her appearance in ''Super Mario 64''. Her broach has some yellow markings around it, and her gown has an original design.
|redteam=1
|redteam=1
|c2=Yellow
|c2=Yellow
|desc2=This costume changes Peach's entire appearance to that of [[Daisy]], including her hair color, earrings, dress style, gloves, tiara, and even skin color. However, later games in the ''Mario'' series changed Daisy's design, resulting in the costume only matching games before ''Melee''.
|desc2=Based on [[mariowiki:File:MP3_Daisy_Hey_Batter_Batter_Artwork.png|artwork]] of [[Princess Daisy]] in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Party 3}}''. This is more complex than her other costumes as well as its ''[[Alternate costume (SSBB)#Peach|Brawl]]'' and [[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Peach|''SSB4'' counterparts]], as she wears a completely different dress and gloves. The color of her skin and hair changes, and her crown is pink, featuring emblems of daisies.
|c3=White
|c3=White
|desc3=Represents how she appeared in her first appearance in ''Super Mario Bros'', without the red hair and red trim. Peach uniquely wears pantyhose with this costume.
|desc3=Based on a {{iw|wikipedia|wedding gown}}.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/syukeiken/return531.html 速報スマブラ拳!! : アンケート集計拳!!] - Page 31 in post-launch.</ref> The [[event match]] "[[Event 35: Time for a Checkup|Time for a Checkup]]" suggests it may also be an allusion to white {{iw|wikipedia|nurse uniform}}s. Peach uniquely wears pantyhose with this costume.
|c4=Blue
|c4=Blue
|blueteam=4
|blueteam=4
|desc4=Based on a swap from ''Mario Golf,'' and Daisy's appearance in ''NES Open''.
|desc4=Somewhat resembles her [[mariowiki:File:Mgpeach.png|"right" color]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Golf|Nintendo 64}}'' and Daisy's [[mariowiki:File:MarioOpenGolf-TitleScreen.png|appearance]] on the title screen of ''{{iw|mariowiki|NES Open Tournament Golf}}''.
|c5=Green
|c5=Green
|greenteam=5
|greenteam=5
|desc5=Based on a swap from ''Mario Golf,'' and ''NES Open''.
|desc5=Somewhat resembles her "left" color from ''Mario Golf'' and her [[mariowiki:File:MarioOpenGolf-TitleScreen.png|appearance]] on the title screen of ''NES Open Tournament Golf''.
}}
}}


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|char=Pichu
|char=Pichu
|c1=Yellow
|c1=Yellow
|desc1=
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=Gives Pichu goggles similar to the "Swimmer" class of the ''Pokémon'' series.
|desc3=Its goggles are reminiscent of the {{iw|bulbapedia|Swimmer|Trainer class}} Trainer class.
|c4=Green
|c4=Green
|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
|desc4=Gives Pichu a backpack that resembles Ness's. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s throughout the [[Pokémon (universe)|''Pokémon'' series]] also wear backpacks.
|desc4=Its {{iw|bulbapedia|backpack}} is reminiscent of the [[bulbapedia:Player character|Pokémon Trainer]] class. It may derive from Ness's model.
}}
}}


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|char=Pikachu
|char=Pikachu
|c1=Yellow
|c1=Yellow
|desc1=
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|desc2=Has Pikachu wearing the hat of [[Red]], the protagonist of the Generation I ''[[Pokémon]]'' games. The fur color also resembles that of Pikachu's shiny coloration in the ''Pokémon'' games.
|desc2=Resembles one of the possible colors for a [https://78.media.tumblr.com/8fb0dc63859b6a34288c588f31cb7afe/tumblr_inline_p7j3ozNsGB1t1fa49_500.jpg nicknamed Pikachu] in ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Stadium}}'' and its [[bulbapedia:Shiny Pokémon|Shiny]] [[bulbapedia:File:Spr 4h 025 m s.png|coloration]]. Its cap is reminiscent of [[bulbapedia:File:Red Green Red.png|Red]], the protagonist of [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'']].
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=Similar to the party hats from the previous game.
|desc3=Its [[Alternate costume (SSB)#Pikachu|blue costume]] from the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
|c4=Green
|c4=Green
|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
|desc4=Resembles one of the possible colors for a nicknamed Pikachu in ''Pokémon Stadium''.
}}
}}


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|char=Roy
|char=Roy
|c1=Purple
|c1=Purple
|desc1= Combines elements of his design from ''{{iw|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade}}'' and the early incarnation from Space World 2001 although with a purple scarf and brown hair.
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|desc2=  Roy can have this color scheme in ''The Binding Blade''{{'}}s {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Link Arena}} mode. Also resembles {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Alen}}'s sprite.
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|desc2=Based on the "enemy" unit color in the Fire Emblem series.
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|desc3= His scarf resembles its appearance in Roy's ''Binding Blade'' [[Fireemblemwiki:File:FEFT Roy.png|artwork]]. Also resembles {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Noah}}'s sprite.
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=Based on the "player" unit color in the Fire Emblem series. Is the only alternate costume to change Roy's golden trim color.
|c4=Green
|c4=Green
|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
|desc4=Based on the "other" unit color in the Fire Emblem series.
|desc4= Roy can have this color scheme in ''The Binding Blade''{{'}}s {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Link Arena}} mode.  
|c5=Yellow
|c5=Yellow
|desc5=Resembles {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Bors}}'s sprite.
}}
}}


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|c1=Orange
|c1=Orange
|redteam=1
|redteam=1
|desc1=Based on the {{iw|metroidwiki|Varia Suit}} as it [[metroidwiki:File:Samus sm Artwork.png|appears]] in ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Super Metroid}}''.<ref name="DeveloperDirect">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQD1yJinzeQ |title=Wii U & Nintendo 3DS Developer Direct |accessdate=2016-02-06 |date=2014-07-11 |publisher=Official Nintendo YouTube channel |quote=Until now Samus was based off the design from Super Metroid, but she's been given a major makeover. Her design is now closer to that of Metroid: Other M. }}</ref>
|c2=Pink
|c2=Pink
|desc2=Based off the appearance of the Varia Suit when missiles are selected in the original NES ''Metroid'' game.
|desc2=Based on the {{iw|metroidwiki|Gravity Suit}}'s [[metroidwiki:File:Gravity Suit sm Sprite.png|in-game sprite]] from ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Super Metroid}}'',<ref name=64colors/><ref name="samus-miiverse">{{cite web |url=http://web.archive.org/web/20141011021108/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADMUKl_zHGQzw|title=Director's Room (Archived) |accessdate=2016-02-05 |author=Masahiro Sakurai |date=2014-09-03 |publisher=Miiverse |quote=Pic of the day. Until now, you were only able to choose from four, or sometimes five or six colors for each character. This time, though, all characters have eight colors to choose from! The first four color schemes for Samus are based off her Varia Suit, Fusion Suit, Gravity Suit from Super Metroid, and the Dark Suit. }}</ref> but more closely resembles the [[:File:Ridley vs Samus NES.gif|color scheme]] of the {{iw|metroidwiki|Varia Suit}} of the original ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid|game}}'' when [[missile]]s are selected.
|c3=Black
|c3=Black
|desc3=
|desc3=<!--Melee predates Metroid Prime 2 by 3 years so doesn't resembles the Dark Suit unlike future Smash games-->
|c4=Green
|c4=Green
|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
|desc4=In Japan, the original [[Smabura-Ken|''Smash 64'' website]] referred to this alternate costume as "mass produced Samus".
|desc4=The original [[Smabura-Ken|''Super Smash Bros.'' website]] referred to this alternate costume as "mass-produced Samus",<ref name=64colors/> a reference to the ''MS-06 Zaku II'' from the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Gundam}}'' franchise.
|c5=Purple
|c5=Purple
|blueteam=5
|blueteam=5
|desc5=Based on the Gravity Suit.
|desc5=Resembles [https://metroid.fandom.com/wiki/Gravity_Suit?file=Smart_wreckedship02.jpg artwork of the Gravity Suit] from ''Super Metroid''.
}}
 
=={{SSBM|Sheik}}==
{{Palette swap info SSBM
|char=Sheik
|notes=All of these colors go with {{SSBM|Zelda}}'s costume and come from the same game as Zelda's.
|c1=Navy
|desc1=Corresponds with Zelda's pink colour, hence why it isn't used for team battles.
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|c3=Blue
|desc3=Intended to reference the Zoras from "Ocarina of Time".
|blueteam=3
|c4=Green
|desc3=Intended to reference the Kokiri from "Ocarina of Time".
|greenteam=4
|c5=White
|desc5=This costume is the only one which changes Sheik's skin tone.
}}
}}


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{{Palette swap info SSBM
{{Palette swap info SSBM
|char=Yoshi
|char=Yoshi
|notes=All of Yoshi's costumes appear as different variations of the Yoshi species in many of his games, such as ''Yoshi's Story'' and ''Super Mario World''.
|notes=All of Yoshi's costumes appear as different variations of the Yoshi species in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Yoshi's Story}}''.<ref name="64colors"/>
|c1=Green
|c1=Green
|greenteam=1
|greenteam=1
|desc1=Based on a {{iw|mariowiki|Green Yoshi}} and his appearance in ''Super Mario 64''.
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|desc2=Based on the fire-breathing Yoshi in ''Super Mario World''.
|desc2=Based on a {{iw|mariowiki|Red Yoshi}}, only having a more magenta color.
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=Based on the flying Yoshi in ''Super Mario World''.
|desc3=Based on a {{iw|mariowiki|Blue Yoshi}}.
|c4=Yellow
|c4=Yellow
|desc4=Based on the stomping Yoshi in ''Super Mario World''.
|desc4=Based on a {{iw|mariowiki|Yellow Yoshi}}. The portrait has a darker yellow color than his in-game model.
|c5=Pink
|c5=Pink
|desc5=Based on the Pink Yoshi from ''Yoshi's Story''.
|desc5=Based on a {{iw|mariowiki|Pink Yoshi}}.
|c6=Cyan
|c6=Cyan
|desc6=Based on the Light-Blue Yoshi from ''Yoshi's Story''.
|desc6=Based on a {{iw|mariowiki|Light Blue Yoshi}}.
}}
}}


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{{Palette swap info SSBM
{{Palette swap info SSBM
|char=Young Link
|char=Young Link
|notes=All of Young Link's colors are exactly the same as Link's, except ordered where the black and white costumes are switched.
|notes=All of Young Link's colors are exactly the same as Link's, except the black and white costumes switch their order.
|c1=Green
|c1=Green
|greenteam=1
|greenteam=1
|desc1=Based on his [[zeldawiki:File:OoT Child Link Artwork.png|appearance]] from ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}'', complete with the {{iw|zeldawiki|Kokiri Sword}} and {{iw|zeldawiki|Deku Shield}}.
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|desc2=Resembles the {{iw|zeldawiki|Goron Tunic}} from ''Ocarina of Time'', even though he couldn't wear it in that game.
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=Resembles the {{iw|zeldawiki|Zora Tunic}} from ''Ocarina of Time'', even though he couldn't wear it in that game.
|c4=White
|c4=White
|desc4=Resembles his [[zeldawiki:File:TLoZ Link Blue Ring Sprite.png|tunic]] with the {{iw|zeldawiki|Blue Ring}} equipped in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda|Game}}''.
|c5=Black
|c5=Black
|desc5=His tunic resembles [[Dark Link]].
}}
}}


=={{SSBM|Zelda}}==
=={{SSBM|Zelda}}/{{SSBM|Sheik}}==
{{Palette swap info SSBM
{{Palette swap info SSBM
|char=Zelda
|char=Zelda
|c1=Pink
|c1=Pink
|desc1=Based on her appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]].''
|desc1=Based on [[zeldawiki:File:OoT Adult Zelda Artwork.png|Adult Zelda]] from ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}'', but more closely resembles the color scheme of her [[zeldawiki:File:ALttP Princess Zelda Artwork 3.png|appearance]] in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past}}''
|c2=Red
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|redteam=2
|desc2=Resembles Zelda's first appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' if Link possesses the red ring, but not the blue ring. Also resembles Zelda's appearance in ''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link''.
|desc2=Resembles her [[zeldawiki:File:TLoZ Princess Zelda Red Sprite.png|in-game sprite]] when Link rescues her with the {{iw|zeldawiki|Red Ring}} equipped in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda|Game}}''.
|c3=Blue
|c3=Blue
|blueteam=3
|blueteam=3
|desc3=Resembles Zelda's first appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' if Link possesses the blue ring but not the red ring. Also resembles Zelda's maiden outfit in ''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.''
|c4=Green
|c4=Green
|greenteam=4
|greenteam=4
|desc4=Resembles Zelda's first appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' if Link possesses neither the blue ring nor the red ring.
|desc4=Resembles her [[zeldawiki:File:TLoZ Princess Zelda Sprite.png|in-game sprite]] when Link rescues her with no ring equipped in ''The Legend of Zelda''.
|c5=White
|c5=White
|desc5=Resembles Zelda's field sprite in ''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.''
|desc5=Resembles her [[zeldawiki:File:TLoZ Princess Zelda Blue Sprite.png|in-game sprite]] when Link rescues her with the {{iw|zeldawiki|Blue Ring}} equipped in ''The Legend of Zelda''.
}}
}}
{{Palette swap info SSBM
|char=Sheik
|notes=All of these colors go with {{SSBM|Zelda}}'s costume and come from the same game as Zelda's.
|c1=Indigo
|desc1=This costume is not used in team battles, because it corresponds with Zelda's pink default costume.
|c2=Red
|redteam=2
|c3=Blue
|desc3=
|blueteam=3
|c4=Green
|desc4=
|greenteam=4
|c5=White
}}
==Trivia==
*[[Beta elements (SSBM)|Betas for the game]] indicate that the back of Captain Falcon's Blood Falcon-inspired costume was originally going to read "[[fzerowiki:Blood Hawk|Hell Hawk]]", the Japanese name of Blood Falcon's F-Zero machine.


==Stats==
==References==
*There is a total of 123 alternate costumes.
{{reflist}}
*The average number of costumes per character is 5.
*Captain Falcon, Kirby and Yoshi share the highest amount of color swaps: 6.
*There are 10 fighters with 4 color swaps, and 13 with 5.


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An icon used in notice templates. NOTE: Every claimed source needs a cross-reference link; claimed sources need to be plausible, not horrendously obscure; default costumes usually don't need descriptions since they are not alternate costumes; returning costumes original to Smash do not need references to their appearances in previous Smash games.
A battle between four Dr. Marios, each one in different colored lab coats.
Pichu’s alternate costumes.

Super Smash Bros. Melee added additional alternate costume options to characters by using the X and Y buttons to cycle through the available list instead of using four C to pick a specific color; this removes the limit as to how many are selectable, so there are no longer any costumes exclusive to Team Battles or computer opponents. As a result, many characters now have five different color schemes, with some having as many as six, though some still only have four, leading to a total of 123 alternate costumes in the game.

When selecting characters in Tournament Mode, instead of displaying the character's colored image of the chosen costume, the character's name is given a tint and a colored bar is displayed in the player list. This color is usually an intuitive indicator of which costume has been chosen (with white denoting default), with actual white costumes being denoted as gray.

In Team Battle, if members of the same team use the same character, the second player would have a lighter tint applied to their character. A third player uses a darker tint. If a fourth player is forcibly added to a team with the Name Entry glitch, then the fourth character will be completely black; the game's data suggests that a fifth player, if possible, would be completely gray. A sixth player would be completely pink. A seventh player and afterward, would crash the game, additionally it is not possible to view the completely pink character unless additional Action Replay codes are used.

Strangely enough, alternate costumes can affect gameplay, such as Captain Falcon's model changing sizes depending on the costume.

Bowser

Bowser Palette (SSBM).png
BowserHeadSSBM.png BowserHeadRedSSBM.png BowserHeadBlueSSBM.png BowserHeadBlackSSBM.png
Green G
Red R Resembles his "right" color in Mario Golf and his sprite in the NES version of Mario is Missing. While the portrait depicts Bowser with red irises, they are green in-game.
Blue B Resembles his original design in Super Mario Bros., only with his shell being blue and his limbs being dark green.
Black

Captain Falcon

Captain Falcon Palette (SSBM).png
CaptainFalconHeadSSBM.png CaptainFalconHeadBlackSSBM.png CaptainFalconHeadRedSSBM.png CaptainFalconHeadWhiteSSBM.png CaptainFalconHeadGreenSSBM.png CaptainFalconHeadBlueSSBM.png
Gray-Blue Based on his appearance in F-Zero X, only his suit is a completely different color.
Black Based on his appearance in the Japanese commercial for F-Zero X.[1]
Red R Based on Blood Falcon, Captain Falcon's evil clone and rival.[1] It is his only costume with a unique logo on the back: a skull with "Blood Hawk" (the name of Blood Falcon's vehicle) written underneath. The gloves are purple instead of the original indigo color.
White Resembles Jody Summer, only with the gloves being pink instead of her original purple color.
Green G The green suit and light gray gloves make Captain Falcon resemble James McCloud.
Blue B Resembles his appearance in the original F-Zero, and the suit loosely resembles his look in F-Zero X.

Donkey Kong

Donkey Kong Palette (SSBM).png
DonkeyKongHeadSSBM.png DonkeyKongHeadBlackSSBM.png DonkeyKongHeadRedSSBM.png DonkeyKongHeadBlueSSBM.png DonkeyKongHeadGreenSSBM.png

While all Donkey Kong's costumes show the same skin in the portraits, each one is a different color in the game.

Brown Based on his artwork from Donkey Kong 64.
Black Resembles a real-life gorilla.
Red R Resembles the original D.K. from Donkey Kong. It is also similar to his model in Donkey Kong 64, but his tie is dark blue instead of red.
Blue B Resembles one of his alternate colors from Donkey Kong 64's Multiplayer Mode (only his tie is purple instead of blue). It also resembles his "right" color from Mario Golf.
Green G

Dr. Mario

Dr. Mario Palette (SSBM).png
DrMarioHeadSSBM.png DrMarioHeadRedSSBM.png DrMarioHeadBlueSSBM.png DrMarioHeadGreenSSBM.png DrMarioHeadBlackSSBM.png
White Based on his original design in prior to Dr. Mario 64, except he wears black jeans instead of his normal white pants, and the headband is brown instead of white or black.
Red R Resembles the color of the scrubs worn by Nurse Toadstool.
Blue B
Green G Resembles his appearance in Dr. Mario for the original Game Boy.
Black Referred to as the "Unlicensed Doctor" on the Melee website.[2] Also invokes the coats worn by earlier doctors before the shift to white coats.

Falco

Falco Palette (SSBM).png
FalcoHeadSSBM.png FalcoHeadRedSSBM.png FalcoHeadBlueSSBM.png FalcoHeadGreenSSBM.png
Tan Based on his appearance in Star Fox 64.
Red R
Blue B
Green G

Fox

Fox Palette (SSBM).png
FoxHeadSSBM.png FoxHeadRedSSBM.png FoxHeadBlueSSBM.png FoxHeadGreenSSBM.png
White Based on his appearance in Star Fox 64.
Red R
Blue B
Green G Resembles concept art of him for the original Star Fox.

Ganondorf

Ganondorf Palette (SSBM).png
GanondorfHeadSSBM.png GanondorfHeadRedSSBM.png GanondorfHeadBlueSSBM.png GanondorfHeadGreenSSBM.png GanondorfHeadPurpleSSBM.png
Brown Derived from his model used in the SpaceWorld 2000 GameCube Tech Demo, which in turn is based on his appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Red R
Blue B
Green G
Purple Resembles the purple clothes worn by the Gerudo Guard.

Ice Climbers

Ice Climbers Palette (SSBM).png
IceClimbersHeadSSBM.png IceClimbersHeadGreenSSBM.png IceClimbersHeadOrangeSSBM.png IceClimbersHeadRedSSBM.png

The Ice Climbers switch positions and the player controls Nana when the orange and red costumes are equipped. The stock icons and character selection portraits change to reflect this.

Blue B Based on their original sprites in Ice Climber, but Popo uses a different shade of blue, while Nana's pink color is similar to her 'Hit" sprite from Ice Climber.
Green G Popo's parka color resembles either the cucumber or the cabbage. Nana's parka color resembles her hair color from the PAL and Japanese artworks of Ice Climber.[3]
Orange Nana's parka color resembles the Condor, while Popo's parka color resembles his "Hit" sprite from Ice Climber.
Red R Nana resembles her appearance on the American boxart for Ice Climber. Her in-game model, however, makes her parka more of a maroon color, making her resemble her default sprite from Ice Climber. Popo's parka resembles his sprite when he loses a life.

Jigglypuff

Jigglypuff Palette (SSBM).png
JigglypuffHeadSSBM.png JigglypuffHeadRedSSBM.png JigglypuffHeadBlueSSBM.png JigglypuffHeadGreenSSBM.png JigglypuffHeadYellowSSBM.png
Pink
Red R
Blue B Its blue costume from the original Super Smash Bros. It resembles one of the possible colors for a nicknamed Jigglypuff in Pokémon Stadium.
Green G Resembles one of the possible colors for a nicknamed Jigglypuff in Pokémon Stadium. Its headband is reminiscent of the Blackbelt Trainer class.
Yellow The crown is derived from Peach's model.

Kirby

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KirbyHeadSSBM.png KirbyHeadYellowSSBM.png KirbyHeadBlueSSBM.png KirbyHeadRedSSBM.png KirbyHeadGreenSSBM.png KirbyHeadWhiteSSBM.png
Pink
Yellow Based on and directly referred to as "Keeby" from Kirby's Dream Course.[1] In addition, Beam Kirby in Kirby Super Star and his "Player 2" color in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards' Multiplayer mode have the same color.
Blue B Based on Ice Kirby in Kirby Super Star[1] and Kirby 64, as well as his "Player 4" color in that game.
Red R Based on Fire Kirby in Kirby Super Star.[1]
Green G The original Super Smash Bros. website referred to this costume as "Kusa-mochi Kirby".[1] It also resembles his "Player 3" color from Kirby 64.
White Based on his monochromatic in-game sprite from Kirby's Dream Land.[4], but his feet are black instead of gray.

Link

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Green G Based on Adult Link from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Red R Based on the Goron Tunic from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.[1]
Blue B Based on the Zora Tunic from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.[1]
Black His tunic resembles Dark Link.
White Based on his tunic with the Blue Ring equipped in The Legend of Zelda.[1]

Luigi

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Green G Based on his appearance in Mario Kart 64.
White Based on his in-game sprite from the original Super Mario Bros.[1] His skin appears slightly darker in-game.
Blue B
Pink R The original Super Smash Bros. website referred to this costume as "Strawberry Luigi".[1] It resembles his appearance in Wrecking Crew.

Mario

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Red R Based on his appearance in Super Mario 64, but he has a tanner skin complexion, darker overalls and darker shoes.
Yellow Based on Wario, the self-proclaimed "Mario's rival".[1]
Black Based on Foreman Spike from Wrecking Crew.[1] Unlike in the original Super Smash Bros., his hat and overalls are a darker brown, and the shirt is white instead of tan, making it resemble the Hammer Suit’s sprite in Super Mario Bros. 3.
Blue B Based on his appearance in promotional artwork for Mario Bros.,[1] with the colors of the overalls and shirt swapped.
Green G Unlike in the original Super Smash Bros., his overalls are brown instead of orange, which makes it resembles Luigi's appearance from promotional artwork for the arcade version of Mario Bros., with the colors of the overalls and shirt swapped. It also resembles Jinbe from Mole Mania, another game developed by Shigeru Miyamoto.

Marth

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Navy B Based on his appearance in Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem, only with his hair and cape being a darker blue color.
Red R
Green G
Black Resembles Camus, one of Marth's allies, as he appears starting with Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem.
White Based on Leif, the protagonist of Fire Emblem: Thracia 776.[5]

Mewtwo

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Purple
Red R Resembles one of the possible colors for Mewtwo in the Pokémon Stadium titles.
Blue B Resembles one of the possible colors for Mewtwo in the Pokémon Stadium titles.
Green G

Mr. Game & Watch

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Black Resembles the characters from the Game & Watch games Fire and Parachute. He has the general color of the LCD frames in most of the Game & Watch handhelds.
Red R Reminiscent of characters and objects as depicted on the Virtual Boy.
Blue B
Green G Reminiscent on the green dot-matrix display of the Game Boy.

Ness

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Red R
Yellow Based on the uniforms of the Hanshin Tigers, a Japanese baseball team.[1] The shirt's pattern is reminiscent of the Gigantic Ant enemy from EarthBound.
Blue B Resembles his younger self that he encounters in Magicant.
Green G

Peach

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PeachHeadSSBM.png PeachHeadYellowSSBM.png PeachHeadWhiteSSBM.png PeachHeadBlueSSBM.png PeachHeadGreenSSBM.png
Pink R Based on her appearance in Super Mario 64. Her broach has some yellow markings around it, and her gown has an original design.
Yellow Based on artwork of Princess Daisy in Mario Party 3. This is more complex than her other costumes as well as its Brawl and SSB4 counterparts, as she wears a completely different dress and gloves. The color of her skin and hair changes, and her crown is pink, featuring emblems of daisies.
White Based on a wedding gown.[6] The event match "Time for a Checkup" suggests it may also be an allusion to white nurse uniforms. Peach uniquely wears pantyhose with this costume.
Blue B Somewhat resembles her "right" color from Mario Golf and Daisy's appearance on the title screen of NES Open Tournament Golf.
Green G Somewhat resembles her "left" color from Mario Golf and her appearance on the title screen of NES Open Tournament Golf.

Pichu

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Yellow
Red R
Blue B Its goggles are reminiscent of the Swimmer Trainer class.
Green G Its backpack is reminiscent of the Pokémon Trainer class. It may derive from Ness's model.

Pikachu

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Yellow
Red R Resembles one of the possible colors for a nicknamed Pikachu in Pokémon Stadium and its Shiny coloration. Its cap is reminiscent of Red, the protagonist of Pokémon Red and Blue.
Blue B Its blue costume from the original Super Smash Bros.
Green G Resembles one of the possible colors for a nicknamed Pikachu in Pokémon Stadium.

Roy

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Purple Combines elements of his design from Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade and the early incarnation from Space World 2001 although with a purple scarf and brown hair.
Red R Roy can have this color scheme in The Binding Blade's Link Arena mode. Also resembles Alen's sprite.
Blue B His scarf resembles its appearance in Roy's Binding Blade artwork. Also resembles Noah's sprite.
Green G Roy can have this color scheme in The Binding Blade's Link Arena mode.
Yellow Resembles Bors's sprite.

Samus

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SamusHeadSSBM.png SamusHeadPinkSSBM.png SamusHeadBlackSSBM.png SamusHeadGreenSSBM.png SamusHeadPurpleSSBM.png
Orange R Based on the Varia Suit as it appears in Super Metroid.[7]
Pink Based on the Gravity Suit's in-game sprite from Super Metroid,[1][8] but more closely resembles the color scheme of the Varia Suit of the original Metroid when missiles are selected.
Black
Green G The original Super Smash Bros. website referred to this alternate costume as "mass-produced Samus",[1] a reference to the MS-06 Zaku II from the Gundam franchise.
Purple B Resembles artwork of the Gravity Suit from Super Metroid.

Yoshi

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All of Yoshi's costumes appear as different variations of the Yoshi species in Yoshi's Story.[1]

Green G Based on a Green Yoshi and his appearance in Super Mario 64.
Red R Based on a Red Yoshi, only having a more magenta color.
Blue B Based on a Blue Yoshi.
Yellow Based on a Yellow Yoshi. The portrait has a darker yellow color than his in-game model.
Pink Based on a Pink Yoshi.
Cyan Based on a Light Blue Yoshi.

Young Link

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All of Young Link's colors are exactly the same as Link's, except the black and white costumes switch their order.

Green G Based on his appearance from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, complete with the Kokiri Sword and Deku Shield.
Red R Resembles the Goron Tunic from Ocarina of Time, even though he couldn't wear it in that game.
Blue B Resembles the Zora Tunic from Ocarina of Time, even though he couldn't wear it in that game.
White Resembles his tunic with the Blue Ring equipped in The Legend of Zelda.
Black His tunic resembles Dark Link.

Zelda/Sheik

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Pink Based on Adult Zelda from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, but more closely resembles the color scheme of her appearance in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Red R Resembles her in-game sprite when Link rescues her with the Red Ring equipped in The Legend of Zelda.
Blue B
Green G Resembles her in-game sprite when Link rescues her with no ring equipped in The Legend of Zelda.
White Resembles her in-game sprite when Link rescues her with the Blue Ring equipped in The Legend of Zelda.
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SheikHeadSSBM.png SheikHeadRedSSBM.png SheikHeadBlueSSBM.png SheikHeadGreenSSBM.png SheikHeadWhiteSSBM.png

All of these colors go with Zelda's costume and come from the same game as Zelda's.

Indigo This costume is not used in team battles, because it corresponds with Zelda's pink default costume.
Red R
Blue B
Green G
White

Trivia

  • Betas for the game indicate that the back of Captain Falcon's Blood Falcon-inspired costume was originally going to read "Hell Hawk", the Japanese name of Blood Falcon's F-Zero machine.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r 色ちがいのひみつ
  2. ^ 速報スマブラ拳!! :ドクターマリオ (Japanese)
  3. ^ Ice Climber (1985) cover art MobyGames
  4. ^ 速報スマブラ拳!! : アンケート集計拳!! - Page 82 in post-launch.
  5. ^ 速報スマブラ拳!! : アンケート集計拳!! - Page 11 in post-launch.
  6. ^ 速報スマブラ拳!! : アンケート集計拳!! - Page 31 in post-launch.
  7. ^ Wii U & Nintendo 3DS Developer Direct. Official Nintendo YouTube channel (2014-07-11). Retrieved on 2016-02-06. “Until now Samus was based off the design from Super Metroid, but she's been given a major makeover. Her design is now closer to that of Metroid: Other M.”
  8. ^ Masahiro Sakurai (2014-09-03). Director's Room (Archived). Miiverse. Retrieved on 2016-02-05. “Pic of the day. Until now, you were only able to choose from four, or sometimes five or six colors for each character. This time, though, all characters have eight colors to choose from! The first four color schemes for Samus are based off her Varia Suit, Fusion Suit, Gravity Suit from Super Metroid, and the Dark Suit.”


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