The On-Screen Appearance, also known as an intro or entrance, is a minor feature in both Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It was not present in Super Smash Bros. Melee. It includes a small animation unique for each character during the three second countdown before battle. It has no affect whatsoever on game play other than visually dramatic and comedic purposes.
Super Smash Bros.
- Captain Falcon: Jumps out of Blue Falcon
- Donkey Kong: Breaks out of a barrel
- Fox McCloud: Jumps out of an Arwing
- Jigglypuff: Releases from Poké Ball
- Kirby: Falls from Warp Star
- Link: Falls down through a light in the Sky
- Luigi: Hops out of a Warp Pipe
- Mario: Hops out of a Warp Pipe
- Ness: Crashes through PK Teleport
- Pikachu: Releases from Poké Ball
- Samus Aran: Arrives using an elevator-like device
- Yoshi: Breaks out of an egg
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
- Mario: Same as in the original
- Fox McCloud: Same as in the original
- Ice Climbers: Fly in riding a condor
- Pit: Rides down a light from Heaven
- Lucas: Rides in on Mr. Saturn's tea table
- Ike: Warps in using warp magic
- Solid Snake: Optical camouflage breaks up as he lands