Rathalos

Rathalos
File:Rathalos MH.png Official artwork from Monster Hunter 4
Universe	Monster Hunter
Debut	Monster Hunter (2004)
Smash Bros. appearances	Ultimate
Most recent non-Smash appearance	Monster Hunter: World (2018)
Console/platform of origin	PlayStation 2
Gender	Male

Rathalos are a type of flying wyvern from the Monster Hunter series, created by Capcom. They are one of the most well-known monsters in the series, and can appear in many varied habitats.

In Super Smash Bros. 4

Armor made out of Rathalos, called the Rathalos Blademaster Armor appear as a downloadable content costume for Mii Swordfighters.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Rathalos on an unnamed stage in Ultimate.

Rathalos appears as both an Assist Trophy and a stage boss for an unknown Monster Hunter stage. When he attacks, he can strike the opponent with his claws or breathe fire onto the stage. Some of his claw attacks can apparently be a meteor smash.

It is unclear whether Rathalos can be defeated like many other Assist Trophies and stage boss.

Origin

Rathalos is a recurring monster from the Monster Hunter series. There are a number of Rathalos subspecies, and the one in Smash somewhat resembles the Hardcore Rathalos variant. Rathalos first appeared in the original Monster Hunter, and its description in Monster Hunter 3 states that "Rathalos descend on invaders from the sky, attacking with poison claws and breath of fire," which matches its attack patterns in Smash.

Rathalos Blademaster Armor also appear in the Monster Hunter series as something that can be made after gathering enough parts to make the set. The armor is modeled after the Rathalos's appearance

Trivia

• Rathalos is the first character in the series to appear both as an Assist Trophy and a stage boss.

External links

Article on the Monster Hunter Wiki