Krystal

Krystal
Krystal, as she appears in Star Fox Adventures.
Universe	Star Fox
Debut	Star Fox Adventures (2002)
Smash Bros. appearances	Brawl SSB4 Ultimate
Most recent non-Smash appearance	Star Fox Command (2006)
Console/platform of origin	Nintendo Gamecube
Species	Fox
Gender	Female
Place of origin	Cerinia
Designed by	Kevin Bayliss Johnni Christensen (Star Fox Adventures) Hidetomo Komaki (Star Fox: Assault)
English voice actor	Alésia Glidewell
Japanese voice actor	Teiya Ichiryūsai
Article on Lylat Wiki	Krystal

Krystal (クリスタル, Krystal) is a character from the Star Fox series. A later addition to Team Star Fox, she also serves as a love interest to Fox McCloud.

Origin

Fox using Ice Blast with Krystal's Staff in Star Fox Adventures.

Krystal was originally conceived as the protagonist of a late Nintendo 64 game by Rare called Dinosaur Planet. This title would not come to be as originally envisioned, as Nintendo requested that Rare transform this game into a Star Fox title and move production to the Nintendo GameCube (likely as Rare was being approached by other publishers at the time and the game’s release date being the day before the studio was bought out by Microsoft).

Krystal made her official debut in Star Fox Adventures. At the beginning of the game, she wields a staff to assist her telepathic abilities. She eventually loses the staff and becomes imprisoned by Andross after being tricked into handing over a Krazoa Spirit. Fox eventually finds the staff and uses it throughout the game. Fox would eventually find Krystal trapped in a crystal. Fox learned that the power of the Krazoa Spirits could free Krystal. Fox manages to free Krystal, but Andross was revealed to manipulate Fox into handing over the spirits so he could resurrect himself. After his defeat, Krystal decided to follow team Star Fox and officially join them.

By the events of Star Fox Assault, Krystal is a pilot for team Star Fox, officially replacing Peppy Hare on the roster. Aside from being the love interest of Fox, Krystal would also be of interest to Panther Caroso, to the annoyance of everyone. Krystal would play an important role in fighting off the Aparoids as the first line of defense. Unlike the other pilots, she took great care in not causing collateral damage and would become distressed when destruction occurs. Between this and the events of Star Fox Command, Fox would break up with Krystal and dismiss her from the team out of concern for her safety. Deeply hurt by this, Krystal would fall into a depression and distance herself from everyone except Lucy Hare. She would eventually join the Cornerian Defense Force and would later ask Wolf to join his team. Depending on the ending, Krystal would either stay with Star Wolf, rejoin team Star Fox, get back together with Fox, or start a new life as the bounty hunter Kursed.

Krystal's appearance as an Assist Trophy is based on her appearance in Star Fox Adventures, and her ability to use the staff is based on the opening portion of said game. Ice Blast is the third upgrade for the staff which allows Fox to freeze enemies and environment objects solid for combat and puzzle-solving.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

As a background character

Krystal in a Star Fox Smash Taunt in Brawl.

Krystal was considered as a potential playable character during development, but was passed over in favor of Wolf, both because of time constraints and because Wolf's movement and animations would be more similar to Fox's and would require less development.

As one of the many Star Fox characters who can be contacted via the Star Fox Smash Taunt on Lylat Cruise. Krystal appears in conversations triggered by all three potential characters: Fox, Falco, and Wolf.

Krystal also appears as a trophy and three stickers.

Trophy

Krystal's trophy in Brawl.

Krystal

A member of the Star Fox team welcomed in Star Fox Adventures after the team met her on planet Sauria when responding to a distress signal. Krystal is capable of telepathy and is a valuable member in combat. After becoming romantically involved with Fox, their relationship gets very rocky in Star Fox Command.

: Star Fox Adventures

: Star Fox Command

Stickers

Stickers

Name	Game	Effect	Characters
Krystal	Star Fox Adventures	AttackElectric+028 Attack +28	Fox Falco Wolf
Krystal	Star Fox Command	AttackEnergy+012 Attack +12	Fox Falco Wolf
Krystal	Star Fox: Assault	AttackTail+017 Attack +17	Fox Falco Wolf

Krystal (Star Fox Adventures)

Krystal (Star Fox Command)

Krystal (Star Fox: Assault)

In Super Smash Bros. 4

As a background character

Krystal in a Star Fox Smash Taunt in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Krystal reprises her role in the Star Fox Smash Taunt on the returning Lylat Cruise stage, and once again appears as a trophy in both versions.

Trophy

Krystal's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.

Krystal's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Krystal

As befitting her name, Krystal was once imprisoned in a giant crystal. After rescuing her, Fox welcomed her into the team, where her telepathic abilities proved invaluable. She and Fox also became romantically involved. Did her telepathic powers help or hinder that relationship?

As befitting her name, Krystal was once imprisoned in a giant crystal. After rescuing her, Fox welcomed her into the team, where her telepathic abilities proved invaluable. She and Fox also became romantically involved. We can't help but wonder if extrasensory perception helps or hinders a relationship!

: Star Fox Adventures (09/2002)

: Star Fox: Assault (02/2005)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

As an Assist Trophy

“	In addition to attacking with her staff, Krystal also uses Ice Blast to freeze fighters. Don't underestimate her!	”
—Super Smash Blog, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Official Site

Krystal in Ultimate.

Krystal appears in Ultimate as an Assist Trophy. Upon summon, she says "Try me" and attacks fighters with her staff, dealing freezing damage. She is also able to be KO'd in the game. Training Mode describes her Assist Trophy: Fights with a staff and shoots ice magic at opponents. She reuses her voice clips from Star Fox Assault.

As a background character

Krystal also once again reprises her role in the Star Fox Smash Taunt on the returning Lylat Cruise stage.

Spirit

No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Slots	Base	Max	Base	Max	Base	Max	Ability	Series
387		Krystal		★★★★	2	4264	10662	1911	4778	2112	5281	Magic Attack ↑	Star Fox Series

Gallery

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  Krystal's Staff from Star Fox Adventures.

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  Krystal as an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

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  Krystal freezing Diddy Kong with her Ice Blast attack on Summit.

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  Krystal using her Ice Blast attack on Distant Planet.

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  Krystal running alongside Fox on Yoshi's Story.

Names in other languages

Language	Name
Japanese	クリスタル, Krystal
English	Krystal
French	Krystal
German	Krystal
Spanish	Krystal
Italian	Krystal
Chinese	Krystal
Korean	크리스탈, Krystal
Dutch	Krystal
Russian	Кристаль