Victory pose

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Mario's victory pose in SSB

A victory pose is a short (often random) animation that any character does after winning a match while the losers stand in the background or in a separate window, applauding politely, albeit sometimes to different effects; while characters such as Marth and Ness clap rather ordinarily, characters such as Lucario and Wolf seem to do so more begrudgingly. Typically, every character will have three different poses that can be performed at the end of a match by holding down a certain button, which the DOJO!! claims is based upon the taunt being used by the character at the time, if any.

While a majority of characters will applaud for the victor, there exist some exceptions. In Super Smash Bros., Jigglypuff doesn't clap and instead just moves its head to the right and does nothing else, though in Super Smash Bros. Melee and in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, it moves its head left and right without stopping. Ice Climbers also don't clap and instead cry while wiping their faces, referencing the screen seen when failing a bonus stage in Ice Climber. Mewtwo simply stands with his arms crossed, looking away in disappointment. Diddy Kong takes off his cap and looks down at the ground with a confused expression on his face, scratching his head, as a reference to the one he makes in the Donkey Kong Country games after losing in a bonus game room. The Pokémon Trainer, as a reference to the Pokémon Stadium games, will pull his hat down, cover his face with his hand and hang his head in disappointment while the last Pokémon he had out when the match ended applauds instead. While Wario does clap, he will cease clapping every few seconds to open his mouth and call out towards the victor.

Super Smash Bros.

Mario

• Jumps and turns around simultaneously with one arm in the air.
• Spins one arm and punches the screen.
• Hops thrice to the right then stops in front of the screen.

Donkey Kong

• Hold hands and shakes them above his head twice from left to right.
• Does a backflip and flexes.
• Beats his chest.

Link

• Kneels while sheathing his sword.
• Swings around with back turned.
• Flashes sword upwards.

Samus

• Flashes gun towards screen.
• Shoots fire upwards.
• Cocks gun.

Yoshi

• Twirls and waves.
• Throws around punches, then faces away from the screen.
• Twirls and kneels.

Kirby

• Does several handstands across screen.
• Slides and dances across screen.

Fox

• Scoffs.
• Points gun.
• Swirls gun into holster.

Pikachu

• Sleeps.
• Scratches right ear.
• Backflip and twirl.

Jigglypuff

• Jiggles.
• Nods.
• Rests.

Ness

• Jumps and nods confidently.
• Looks over shoulders and scratches head grinning.
• Swings bat.

Captain Falcon

• Kicks up.
• Kneels in a determined pose.
• Brings arm up then down confidently.

Luigi

• Does a dance side to side.
• Childishly swings at the air and glares at the camera.
• While facing backwards, he waves to the left and right side.

Super Smash Bros. Melee

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In Melee, one can select which victory pose a character will use by holding the B, X or Y button as soon as the match ends.

Mario

• Does a short spin-jump and lands in a strong-man pose shouting "Here we go!"
• Winds up for a punch and steps forward shouting "Here we go!"
• Makes fire explode from his palm and strikes a pose.

Dr. Mario

• Holds out his stethoscope.
• Throws two pills, dusts his hands off, and then pulls out the same pills he already threw while laughing triumphantly.
• Does a short spin-jump and lands in a strong-man pose shouting "Here we go!"

Link

• Cuts the air three times and turns his back to the camera.
• Cuts the air once, spins his sword and sheaths it.
• Puts his sword and shield together and then raises his sword high into the air.

Yoshi

• Angrily, he punches a few times, and then turns his back on the screen facing right.
• Looks up at the sky with his hands together, spins once, and gives a peace sign with his hand.
• Punches the air, then makes a "ta-da" pose. (His animation when chosen in Super Smash Bros.)

Ness

• Swings around his bat four times, then poses with it
• Jumps up and down twice, places arms on waist, and says "Okay!"
• Looks to the left and right of him, then places arm on back of head in a bashful manner.

Ice Climbers

• Excitedly jump and down in staggered unison
• Nod to each other, then high five
• Standing in front of each other, one moves their head to the left, while the other to the right; they then alternate.

Samus

• Does a high kick, and then aims her arm cannon at the screen.
• aims at the screen, fires 5 shots, and then cocks her gun.

Zelda

• Focuses, then conjures a flame between her hands.

Sheik

• Holds one arm around her waist while she holds her other hand to her chin, as if in deep thought.
• Kicks three times, then holds her left hand in front of her while exhaling loudly.

Jigglypuff

• Jumps twice, then does a backflip.
• Falls asleep.
• Crouches, shakes, then jumps.

Mr. Game and Watch

• Jumps in the air twice.
• Rings his bell to the right, then to the left, then faces the right.

Captain Falcon

• Does a spinning flying kick and comes down in a kneeling pose.
• Crouches low then spins upward with a roundhouse kick.
• Kneels and thrusts his chest forward shouting.

Donkey Kong

• Does a backflip, flexes his biceps and roars.
• Beats his chest and grunts.
• Waves his hands in a fist over his head.

Bowser

• Steps forward, builds up a little and roars.
• Spins around in his shell and comes out laughing.
• Takes two steps forward while swiping with his claws twice.

Peach

• Turns around and waves to the screen
• Looks up and says, "Oh did I win?"
• Holds her hand out then says, "This is fun!"

Luigi

• Falls down twice as stiff as a board.
• Childishly swings at the air and glares at the camera.
• Turns around and makes gun motions with his fingers saying "Let's-a go!"

Pikachu

• Sleeps.
• Ears perk, it scratches its left ear.
• Backflip, aerial spin an inch off the ground, and says "Pika Pikaaaaaa!"

Mewtwo

• Punches with dark fire coming out on the second, as he groans.
• Spins around several times before looking over his shoulder.
• Spins around and ascends, laughing.

Note: Mewtwo speaks during his X and Y Japanese victory poses.

Ganondorf

• Spins his sword upward while laughing evilly before thrusting it into the ground.
• Kneels while showing the Triforce on his right arm.
• Pumps a victorious fist, and crouches.

Fox

• Looks at the top left screen and says "Mission Complete!"
• Swirls gun into holster and says, "Mission Complete!".
• Looks at both sides, and says, "Mission Complete!"

Falco

• Dashes from the sky and poses on the ground.
• Does a bunch of kicks and says "Mission Complete!"
• Looks at the top left screen and says "Mission Complete!"

Marth

• Spins his sword, Falchion, around while facing right and poses, saying "今回は僕の勝ちだね。" "Konkai wa boku no kachi da ne?" which translates to "This time, it's my victory, isn't it?"
• Swipes Falchion twice and sheaths it, saying "今日も生き延びることが出来た。" "Kyou mo ikinobiru koto ga dekita," which translates to "Today, I have survived."
• Flourishes the Falchion and says "僕は負ける訳には行かないんだ。" "Boku wa makeru wake-ni wa ikanai n da!" which translates to "There's no way I can lose!"

Roy

• Swipes his sword once over his shoulder, than swipes it down and behind him while facing left, saying "守るべきもののために、負けられない!" "Mamoru beki mono no tame ni, makerarenai!", which translates to "For those whom I must protect, I will not lose!".
• Spins the Sword of Seals one and a half times and then thrusts it into the ground in front off him, while he is looking to slightly to the left and says "苦しい戦いだった。 (Kurushī tatakai datta)", which translates to "It was a difficult fight."
• Flourishes his sword and poses with it by his side, saying "真の戦いは、これからだ。 (Shin no tatakai wa, korekara da)", which translates to "The true fight is after this."

Young Link

• Put his sword and shield together and then raises his sword high into the air.
• Looks down at his belt, then shakes it.
• Puts his sword and shield away, then dusts off his hands and looks at the screen.

Pichu

• Dances excitedly.
• Spins around once, jumps up twice while claping his feet.
• Jumps to the top of the screen, then lands.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

In Brawl, one can select a victory pose by holding the up, down or side taunt button as the match ends.

Bowser

• Steps forward, builds up a little and roars.
• Spins around in his shell and comes out laughing.
• Takes two steps forward while swiping with his claws twice.

Captain Falcon

• Does three consecutive roundhouse kicks then poses.
• Two jump kicks.
• Charges up red energy. (similar to one of his Melee poses but with fire added. It is also similar to his up taunt.)

Diddy Kong

• Shoots the air with his Peanut Popguns, roll towards the camera and shoots at the camera.
• Spins with his Rocket Barrels then faces the screen, dancing with hands on his head and chin.
• Does a small dance, then holds still in a breakdance-like pose, clapping his feet together.

Donkey Kong

• Beats his chest. (Similar to his Up taunt).
• Holds his hands above his head and shakes them.
• Does a backflip, and holds up his arms (Updated version of his chosen animation in Super Smash Bros.)

Falco

• Dashes from the sky and poses on the ground.
• Does rapid kicks and says "Had enough already?".
• Crossing his arms, he looks upward and says "You aren't worth the trouble!".
  • When Fox is present after a match, he says "You're off your game, Fox!" He performs his second victory pose for this.

Fox

• Crosses his arms, looks upward and raises his tail. (His animation when chosen in Super Smash Bros.. It is also similar to his taunt in Super Smash Bros..)
• Points with his gun, puts it back in its holster, and says "This is Fox. Returning to base."
• Poses with his gun saying "Mission complete."
  • When Falco is present after a match, he says, "Better luck next time, Falco." He performs his second victory pose for this.

Ganondorf

• While crossing his arms, he laughs, then looks down at the camera.
• Pumps a victorious fist, and crouches.
• With his back facing the camera, Ganondorf turns to face the camera, and holds up his fist, the back of it facing the viewer (similar to how he displays his Triforce piece).

Ice Climbers

• Nana hides behind Popo, only showing her face as Popo shifts from left to right.
• Both nod and high five one another.
• Both jump up and down (their victory pose from Ice Climber).

Ike

• Forcefully plants his sword into the ground, folds arms and says, "You'll get no sympathy from me!"
• Slashes sword twice and says, "I fight for my friends!"
• Performs Aether while facing the screen.

Jigglypuff

• Rests, wakes up for a split second before resting again.
• Jumps up two times, then an aerial flip
• Attempts to bounce up, but ends up on its back.

King Dedede

• Pats his belly while a Waddle Dee stands in front of him.
• Spins his hammer with evil face and when he stops he shows a happy face.
• Slams his hammer down on his left side, does the same with his right and shows a happy face.

Kirby

• Spins, holds his hand up.
• Does some flips, holds his hand up.
• Skids to each side, holds his hand up.
  • All of Kirby's animations are variations of the Kirby dance.

Link

• Gives two swipes of his sword, then sheathes it (his victory taunt from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess).
• Horizontal swipe with his sword, then holds it up, giving off a battle cry.
• Three swipes with his sword, turns to his right. (The same animation as seen as when he's chosen in Super Smash Bros.)

Lucario

• Says "The aura is mine" and slowly clasps two of its paws together.
• Says "Behold the aura" and does a crane like stance.
• Faces to the right with its palm out in front of it and growls.

Lucas

• He bends down on one knee and shoots hexagonal PK shocks from his fingers in the air in front of him.
• He forcefully pulls one of the large needles (from Mother 3) before the large needle flies off-screen with a trail of sparkles while Lucas looks towards the screen. This is very similar to his Up Smash.
• With his back towards the screen, crouching, Lucas does something on the ground with a large stick before turning his head around towards the screen, saying "Hmm?".

Luigi

• Turns around and makes gun motions with his fingers saying "Bang, bang."
• Childishly swings his arms at the air and gasps twice with exhaustion. (reference to what he did when chosen in Super Smash Bros.)
• Falls to the ground two times, stiff as a board. His nose twitches occasionally. Similar to his side taunt.

Mario

• Does a short spin-jump and lands in a strong-man pose. (His animation for when he's chosen in Super Smash Bros.)
• Winds up for a punch and steps forward while punching in front of the screen. (Similar to his smash attack in Super Smash Bros.)
• Makes fire explode from his palm and strikes a pose.

Marth

• Sheaths his sword and says "今日も生き延びることが出来た。" "Kyou mo ikinobiru koto ga dekita", which translates to "Today I have survived."
• Turns with pride, spins his sword then clashes it to the ground, and says "今回は僕の勝ちだね。" "Konkai wa boku no kachi da ne?" which translates to "This time it's my victory, isn't it?"
• Poses with his sword sheathed and his right arm out and says "僕は負ける訳には行かないんだ。" "Boku wa makeru wake-ni wa ikanainda!" which translates to "There's no way I can lose!"

Meta Knight

• Disappears while saying, "Come back when you can put up a fight!"
• Turns and spins his sword while saying "Victory... is my destiny", then hits it against the ground.
• Flings out his cape and says "You have much yet to learn".

Mr. Game & Watch

• Jumps up and down in the air.
• Does a bizarre form of disco dancing.
• Rings his bell.

Ness

• He jumps up and down twice, swinging his arms, before quickly nodding twice towards the screen with arms akimbo.
• He swings his bat many times before holding the bat with his right hand, outstretched and pointing diagonally upwards.
• He looks to his sides quickly before facing the screen, putting his hand on the back of his head. (His animation when chosen in Super Smash Bros.)

Olimar

• Olimar plucks various Pikmin, and each jumps on him before hitting the ground, until a Purple Pikmin lands on top of him.
• Looks to the sides while three Pikmin run around him in a circle.
• Moves his hands up and down while facing a red Pikmin and a yellow Pikmin.

Peach

• Spins and waves to the screen, saying "Oh, did I win?"
• Swings her arm out and puts it behind her, saying "Peachy!"
• Turns to her left and says "This is fun!"

Pikachu

• Ears perk, scratches his left ear.
• Backflip, spins on the ground, and says "Pii!" (His animation when chosen in Super Smash Bros.)
• Sleeps.

Pit

• Slashes with his swords and says "You can't defeat me!"
• Bows with the bow in front of his face, then stands up and lifts bow, saying "Great Palutena, victory is ours!"
• Slowly spins his bow in front of himself, then stops in the same pose as his official art, saying "Too easy."

Pokémon Trainer

Squirtle

• Squirts water in three directions, does a backflip, then poses.
• Does some poses, spins around doing a breakdance move, and ends on his bottom scratching its head.
• Pokémon Trainer kneels down and hugs Squritle, who says "Squirtle Squirtle".
  • The Pokémon Trainer says in all three poses "Good job, Squirtle!"

Ivysaur

• Jumps and lands on its belly.
• Stands in a battle-ready pose.
• Pokémon Trainer pets it, and Ivysaur jumps on him, but Pokémon Trainer puts it down and continues to pet him.
  • The Pokémon Trainer says in all three poses "Way to go, Ivysaur!"

Charizard

• Roars up to the sky while flapping its wings.
• Stomps and flaps its wings once while roaring.
• Pokémon Trainer pets its head and hugs its neck.
  • The Pokémon Trainer says in all three poses "You did it, Charizard!"

R.O.B.

• Shoots sparks from his eyes, then flexes his upper body, like his side taunt.
• Spins around up a slight inch in the air, then lands, then puts his arms down and brings them back up again while turning his head.
• Spins his arms, and moves them in a strongman pose while turning his head.

Samus

• Readies her blaster.
• Punches then fires a shot from her blaster.
• Rapidly fires three shots while on one knee.

Sheik

• Two kicks, then a ninja stance.
• In a crouch, she slashes the air with her needles, then stands up.
• Looks off into the distance, pondering and keeping her mouth concealed.

Snake

• Throws off his cardboard box and stands up, saying "Not even close!"
• Crawls forward a step and rolls into a crouching position, saying into his codec "This is Snake. I'm done here."
• Seen in a crouching position from the side saying "Colonel, mission accomplished." into his codec.

Sonic

• He spins once and poses while holding a blue Chaos Emerald in his hand, and says "Too easy! Piece of cake!"
• Runs off the screen, screeches back and gives a thumbs up, and says "Sonic's the name, speed's my game!" This same victory taunt was used in the "Sonic Joins The Brawl" movie.
• He break-dances and then does a pose with his fist, and says "Hey, we should do this again sometime!"

Toon Link

• He waves the Wind Waker baton. This pose is extremely similar to his Up Taunt.
• He tries to catch a pig but ends up tripping and falling on his bottom.
• He catches a pig and holds it above his head.

Wario

• He does a donut on his bike and makes a "W" sign with his hand and pulls with his mustache with his other hand while saying "Yes!"
• He laughs gloatingly and then falls over.
• Pats his belly then farts, sniffs his behind, scratches his head.

Wolf

• With his back facing the screen, he raises his arm and then turns around to look at the screen while saying, "Weaklings, the bunch of you!"
• He claws the air twice, pauses for a bit, and then does a kick before posing, all the while saying "I will be the one to... take you down."
• He bends over a bit and snarls before standing up, crossing his arms, and laughs.
  • When winning a match against Fox or Falco, he says, "Play time is over, Star Fox!" He performs the third victory animation.

Yoshi

• Angrily, he punches a few times, and then turns his back on the screen facing right.
• Looks up at the sky with his hands together, spins once, and gives a peace sign with his hand.
• Punches the air, then makes a "ta-da" pose. (His animation when chosen in Super Smash Bros.)

Zelda

• Conjures bright red magical energy.
• Turns her head to the left, making an elegant stance.
• Praying, she turns her head upward, similar to her taunt from Melee.

Zero Suit Samus

• Side kick flex.
• Backflips to the screen.
• Slashes with her energy whip and says "Be still."

External links

• Brawl Victory Poses part 1
• Brawl Victory Poses part 2