List of taunts (SSBM)

The following is a list of all taunts in Super Smash Bros. Melee. To perform a taunt in Melee, press up on the D-Pad of the Gamecube Controller.

Mario

• Grows to a super-size, as if taking a Super Mushroom power-up, before shrinking again. This also increases his hurtbox. The size increase stacks with special matches and actual super mushrooms. During the taunt, Mario mimics the standing pose seen in the original Super Mario Bros.

• MarioTauntSSBM.gif

  Mario's taunt.

Luigi

• Crosses his arms behind his back and performs a small, shy kick. The kick can damage an opponent if it connects, acting as a meteor smash. However, its pitiful range and slow startup severely limits its effectiveness. It is similar to his pose when he loses a minigame in Mario Party 2.

• Taunts-Melee-Luigi.png

  Luigi's taunt.

Peach

• Performs a spin, then poses and winks, saying "S-weet!"

• Taunts-Melee-Peach.png

  Peach's taunt.

Bowser

• Throws his head back, spinning it in a circle, and roars.

• Taunts-Melee-Bowser.png

  Bowser's taunt.

Dr. Mario

• Throws a pill up in the air along his arm, before catching it.

• Taunts-Melee-DrMario.png

  Dr. Mario's taunt.

Yoshi

• An update of his previous taunt, Yoshi simply faces the camera and jumps up and down whilst chanting.

• Taunts-Melee-Yoshi.png

  Yoshi's taunt.

Donkey Kong

• Faces the camera and shrugs his shoulders, making a confused noise.

• Taunts-Melee-DonkeyKong.png

  Donkey Kong's taunt.

Link

• Sheathes sword, places shield on back, lets out a chuckle, then brushes back his hair as if admiring his own handsomeness. (SSBM)

• Taunts-Melee-Link.png

  Link's taunt.

Zelda

• Holds her hands together, as if in prayer.

• Taunts-Melee-Zelda.png

  Zelda's taunt.

Sheik

• Performs a threatening pose with her right hand before her face.

• Taunts-Melee-Sheik.png

  Sheik's taunt.

Ganondorf

• Hovers in mid-air and spins before laughing menacingly.

• Taunts-Melee-Ganondorf.png

  Ganondorf's taunt.

Young Link

• Takes out a bottle of Lon Lon Milk, drinks it, and then wipes his mouth. This is the longest taunt in Melee.

• Taunts-Melee-YoungLink.png

  Young Link's taunt.

Samus

• Holds her arm cannon upright.

• Taunts-Melee-Samus.png

  Samus's taunt.

Kirby

• Waves and says "Hi!". The taunt's animation differs slightly, depending on what direction Kirby is facing.

• Taunts-Melee-Kirby.png

  Kirby's taunt.

Fox

• Leans back and states "Come on!" (かかってこい！, Come at me!) whilst waving his hand. In the Japanese version of Melee, he may also say "Come on!" in English.

• Taunts-Melee-Fox.png

  Fox's taunt.

Falco

• Spins on one foot, then poses with one of his arms/wings before him. In the Japanese version of Melee, he states "Hands off my prey!" (俺の獲物に手を出すな！, Get your hands off of my prey!) whilst doing so; in the Japanese version of Melee, he may also say 逃がすかよ！ (You think I'll let you get away?)

• Taunts-Melee-Falco.png

  Falco's taunt.

Pikachu

• Waves at the camera, yelling "Pika, Pika!" Starting in this game, it tilts its head to one side and then to another, waving one arm and then the other. In this game, the taunt has IASA frames, as it can be interrupted by any attack when Pikachu starts the second wave.

• Taunts-Melee-Pikachu.png

  Pikachu's taunt.

Jigglypuff

• Spins around on one foot, then looks at the camera inflated, winking and saying "Jigglypuff!" (プリプリーン！)

• Taunts-Melee-Jigglypuff.png

  Jigglypuff's taunt.

Mewtwo

• Crosses its arms and spins in mid-air, laughing.

• Taunts-Melee-Mewtwo.png

  Mewtwo's taunt.

Pichu

• Facing right: Lies on the ground and rolls around, chanting "Pichu!" Has IASA frames before Pichu gets up.
• Facing left: Jumps up and down, chanting "Pichu!" Has IASA frames after the third jump.

• Taunts-Melee-Pichu-Right.png

  Pichu's taunt, facing right.

• Taunts-Melee-Pichu-Left.png

  Pichu's taunt, facing left.

Captain Falcon

• Faces the camera, salutes and exclaims "Show me your moves!" This taunt is notable in Melee for being one of only two that has a different animation depending on whether the character is facing right or left; Falcon will finish the taunt faster if he faces the left.

• Taunts-Melee-CaptainFalcon-Right.png

  Captain Falcon's taunt, facing right.

• Taunts-Melee-CaptainFalcon-Left.png

  Captain Falcon's taunt, facing left.

Ness

• Faces the camera, nods and says "OK!"

• Taunts-Melee-Ness.png

  Ness's taunt.

Ice Climbers

• Swing their hammers forward saying "Yo!" as their clothes sway to the wind.

• Taunts-Melee-IceClimbers.png

  Ice Climbers' taunt.

Marth

• Swings his sword around and says in Japanese: みんな、みていてくれ！ ("Everyone, watch me!").

• Taunts-Melee-Marth.png

  Marth's taunt.

Roy

• Leans back and holds his sword in an attack position, shouting "Hee-ya!" as he does so.

• Taunts-Melee-Roy.png

  Roy's taunt.

Mr. Game & Watch

• Rings his bell.

• Taunts-Melee-MrGameAndWatch.png

  Mr. Game & Watch's taunt.