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[[Image:Fox_assault.jpg|right|thumb|Fox's appearance in ''Star Fox Assault'']]'''Fox''' or '''Fox McCloud''' (Japanese: フォックス・マクラウド, ''Fokkusu Makuraudo'') is the main character in the [[Star Fox (universe)|Star Fox]] video games and leader of the Star Fox team. The son of James McCloud, Fox is an expert pilot and has saved the galaxy from numerous threats. He has appeared in all three Smash Bros. games. His voice actor in both games is ''[[Shinobu Satouchi]]'', during the fights, and ''[[Steve Malpass]]'' during the cut-scenes in Adventure Mode. It is unknown if either one will do his voice in Brawl.
{{Infobox
|Box title = Fox McCloud
|Image file = Fox.jpg
|Image size = 250px
|Row 1 title = Series of origin
|Row 1 info = Star Fox series
|Row 2 title = Console of origin
|Row 2 info = SNES
|Row 3 title = Smash Bros. Symbol
|Row 3 info = Star Fox Logo
}}


For the fighter, see '''[[Fox (SSB)]]''', '''[[Fox McCloud (SSBM)|Fox (SSBM)]]''', and '''[[Fox (SSBB)]]'''.


==Character description==
Fox McCloud has appeared in every ''[[Super Smash Bros. series|Super Smash Bros.]]'' game to date. He wears his ''Star Fox 64'' outfit in the series.  His "Fire Fox" special move is a fire attack which he can use to gain (or lose, if need be) altitude (usually to recover from off of the edge); which he hovers in the air and charges it up. It can be directed using the analog stick on the controller. His "Reflector" (also known as the "Shine," or "Deflector") is a blue hexagonal structure that returns enemy projectile attacks and damages opponents. ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', the second game of the series, makes him lighter (although also making him fall more quickly), and adds a "Fox Illusion" dash attack. His blaster was sped up but also no longer stunned enemies. His "Fire Fox" attack was also changed somewhat graphically. In ''Melee'', fellow ''Star Fox'' character [[Falco Lombardi]] can be unlocked as well. He plays rather similar to how Fox played in ''Super Smash Bros.''
Fox made his appearance in ''[[Star Fox]]'' for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993. The leader of the Star Fox team, Fox led his team through the Lylat System to save the galaxy from the evil [[Andross]]. The game was a huge hit and has led to several sequels.  


Though the sequel to Star Fox was cancelled, (when the game was nearly finished) Fox would return in the [[Nintendo 64]] smash hit ''[[Star Fox 64]]'' which revealed some key details about Fox's past in this 'updated' Star Fox. Fox's father, James McCloud, who was renowned as one of the greatest pilots of his time, was the leader of the original Star Fox team. Upon investigating the planet Venom, James was presumed killed by Andross. Seeking to avenge his father, Fox formed a new Star Fox team which consisted of [[Falco Lombardi]], [[Peppy Hare]] (who was a member of the original team), and [[Slippy Toad]]. Fox alone fought and apparently killed Andross at the end of the adventure.
He was confirmed on November 3, 2006 at the Nintendo World Tour to be in the upcoming part of the series, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Fox's outfit in ''Brawl'' is similar to, though not completely the same as, his ''64'' and ''Command'' designs. Additions include a holster for his gun, a green lens over his right eye, and a small device on his belt which is the Reflector that generates a hexagonal shield. This is the first time the underlying mechanism behind the deflector shield has been explained. Many of Fox's attacks are or were unexplained, and were mostly made up especially for the smash bros. series, having never appeared in any StarFox game before. His headset's microphone also appears on the right side of his face instead of the left side which was the case for all previous appearances except ''Adventures'' and ''Assault''.


After this, Fox would be featured in his first fighting game in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' and has appeared in every installment of the series since.
==Special Moves==
*'''B''' - Blaster
*'''B →''' - Fox Illusion (Introduced in Melee)
*'''B ↑''' - Fire Fox
*'''B ↓''' - Reflector


Fox would then be featured again in ''Star Fox Adventures''. Which was a departure from the original Star Fox games as it was more of an action/adventure game, which saw Fox rescuing Dinosaur Planet from (unknown at the time) Andross who was seeking to revive himself after the Star Fox team became a pale shadow of its former self. After this, Fox would return in ''[[Star Fox Assault]]'', which saw a reinvigorated Star Fox team saving the galaxy from a new threat called the Aparoids. A year later, Fox would return in ''[[Star Fox Command]]''.
==Trophies==


Though he has faced many hardships, Fox is spurned on by the support of his team and by his memory of his father. And as long as he remembers this, the Lylat System will know peace for a long time to come.
===Classic Fox trophy===


==In ''Super Smash Bros.''==
To unlock this trophy you must complete classic mode as Fox.
===As a playable character===
:''Main Article: [[Fox (SSB)]]''
[[Image:FoxSSB.gif|right]]Fox appears in the original Smash Bros. as one of the starting eight playable characters. Fox is a weak, but fast character. His B-move is the [[Blaster]] which sends one powerful energy beam at his opponents. His B Up is the [[Fire Fox]] which envelops Fox in flames and sends him flying in any direction. His B Down is the [[Reflector]] can reflect projectiles.


===Red Smash Fox trophy===


To unlock this trophy you must complete adventure mode as Fox.


===In Single-player===
===Blue Smash Fox trophy===
In the game's single-player mode, Fox is fought on the [[Sector Z]] stage.


==In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==
To unlock this trophy you must complete all-star mode as Fox.
===As a playable character===
:''Main Article: [[Fox McCloud (SSBM)]]''
[[Image:Foxmelee.jpg|120px|right]]Fox returns in ''Melee'' once again as a starting playable character. His moveset has not changed much, though his blaster has changed. The blaster will not cause his enemies to flinch, but he can do now rapidly-fire his blaster without having to recharge it. His new B-Forward is the [[Fox Illusion]] which causes Fox to rush ahead in a blur and can be used as a recovery move.
 
===In Single-player===
In Melee's Adventure Game, Fox is fought on the [[Corneria]] stage. After he is beaten, the player will then have to battle Fox again, this time with back-up from his wingmen. However, if Fox is beaten quickly. The player will battle Falco instead of Fox.
 
Fox is featured in the following Event Matches:
*'''[[Event 13: Yoshi's Egg]]''': As [[Yoshi]], you must protect a Yoshi Egg from Fox, [[Pikachu]], and [[Donkey Kong]] on the [[Rainbow Cruise]] stage for 55 seconds.
*'''[[Event 20: All-Star Match 2]]''': Fox is the final opponent you must fight in this series of staged battles. Your character battles him on the [[Corneria]] stage, and your character has 2 stock while Fox has 1. With a timer of four minutes, you must defeat him and the other four characters with the overall time and life you have: [[Samus]], [[Link]], [[Zelda]], and [[Captain Falcon]].
*'''[[Event 23: Slippy's Invention]]''': The player must battle Fox and [[Falco]] on the [[Venom]] stage, but they are both equipped with a permanent [[Cloaking Device]]. Each character has 2 stock each.
*'''[[Event 36: Space Travelers]]''': As Ness, the player faces Samus, [[Kirby]], Fox, Captain Falcon and Falco. Ness battles the first three on the [[Fourside]] stage while fighting the last two on the [[Battlefield]] stage. Each character has one stock.
*'''[[Event 43: Birds of Prey]]''': As Fox, the player faces Falco and Captain Falcon on the [[Big Blue]] stage.
 
===Trophies===
By tradition, Fox as a playable character is featured on its personal 3 trophies. Its normal trophy is acquired by beating the Classic mode with Fox on any difficulty, and its Smash Red and Smash Blue trophies are acquired the same way by beating the Adventure and All-Star modes, respectively.
 
[[Image:Fox1.jpg|right|75px]]
:'''Fox'''
:Fox McCloud is the leader of a band of adventurers-for-hire known as Star Fox. Fox and his fellow pilots Peppy, Slippy, and Falco patrol the Lylat system in their mother ship, the Great Fox. From the cockpit of his Arwing, Fox leads the ceaseless pursuit of the evil scientist Andross, who doomed Fox's father. (Star Fox, 03/93)
 
[[Image:Fox3.jpg|right|75px]]
:'''Fox''' ''(Smash Red)''
:Fox is among the quickest and nimblest of the Smash Bros. characters. His speed is offset by low firepower, however, and he's better at one-on-one fights than melees with multiple foes. His Blaster is unique: it does damage but it doesn't make enemies flinch. His Fox illusion is best used as a surprise attack. (B: Blaster, Smash B: Fox Illusion)
 
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:'''Fox''' ''(Smash Blue)''
:Fox falls quickly, so he's a tough target to strike from below; however, this advantage can work against him when he goes flying sideways. You can use the Control Stick to set the direction of the Fire Fox technique while it's charging up. On a side note, Fox is also much lighter than he was in the N64 Super Smash Bros. game. (Up & B: Fire Fox, Down & B: Reflector)
 
==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
:''Main Article: [[Fox (SSBB)]]''
[[Image:Foxssbb.jpg|120px|right]]Fox has been confirmed as a starting playable character in the upcoming ''Brawl''. It has been confirmed that he will use his Blaster and Reflector once again. His Final Smash has been revealed to be the [[Landmaster]] where Fox will summon the Star Fox ground vehicle and use it to attack his opponents.
 
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Revision as of 00:01, October 16, 2007


Fox McCloud has appeared in every Super Smash Bros. game to date. He wears his Star Fox 64 outfit in the series. His "Fire Fox" special move is a fire attack which he can use to gain (or lose, if need be) altitude (usually to recover from off of the edge); which he hovers in the air and charges it up. It can be directed using the analog stick on the controller. His "Reflector" (also known as the "Shine," or "Deflector") is a blue hexagonal structure that returns enemy projectile attacks and damages opponents. Super Smash Bros. Melee, the second game of the series, makes him lighter (although also making him fall more quickly), and adds a "Fox Illusion" dash attack. His blaster was sped up but also no longer stunned enemies. His "Fire Fox" attack was also changed somewhat graphically. In Melee, fellow Star Fox character Falco Lombardi can be unlocked as well. He plays rather similar to how Fox played in Super Smash Bros.

He was confirmed on November 3, 2006 at the Nintendo World Tour to be in the upcoming part of the series, Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Fox's outfit in Brawl is similar to, though not completely the same as, his 64 and Command designs. Additions include a holster for his gun, a green lens over his right eye, and a small device on his belt which is the Reflector that generates a hexagonal shield. This is the first time the underlying mechanism behind the deflector shield has been explained. Many of Fox's attacks are or were unexplained, and were mostly made up especially for the smash bros. series, having never appeared in any StarFox game before. His headset's microphone also appears on the right side of his face instead of the left side which was the case for all previous appearances except Adventures and Assault.

Special Moves

  • B - Blaster
  • B → - Fox Illusion (Introduced in Melee)
  • B ↑ - Fire Fox
  • B ↓ - Reflector

Trophies

Classic Fox trophy

To unlock this trophy you must complete classic mode as Fox.

Red Smash Fox trophy

To unlock this trophy you must complete adventure mode as Fox.

Blue Smash Fox trophy

To unlock this trophy you must complete all-star mode as Fox.