| Arle in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | |
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| Universe | none |
| Availability | Downloadable |
| Final Smash | |
Here is the character concept page for Arle, as the playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Erica Mendez, Arle's English voice actress from Puyo Puyo Tetris onward, reprises her role in the English version of Ultimate. In Japanese, Arle is voiced by Mie Sonozaki, her voice actress from Puyo Puyo Fever onward.
AttributesEdit
Arle is a short, middleweight character. She has slightly above average walking speed, dash speed, gravity and air acceleration, while also possessing average traction and falling speed. Being a sorceress herself, Arle has a variety of projectiles, much like Robin and Hero, but also utilize them for some of standard attacks in a similar vein to Mega Man, making her attacks unconventional.
Technical dataEdit
- Walking speed: 1.2
- Initial dash speed: 1.98
- Run speed: 2.05
- Dash frames: 10
- Pivot dash frames: 12
- Base acceleration: 0.11
- Additional acceleration: +0.444
- Gravity: 0.118
- During vertical knockback: 0.0846
- Air acceleration:
- Base: 0.01
- Additional: 0.08
- Max: 0.09
- Traction: 0.116
- Falling speed: 1.7
- Air speed: 1.12
- Weight: 92
MovesetEdit
Note: All numbers are listed as base damage, without the 1v1 multiplier.
| Name | Damage | Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neutral attack | 2% | Two consecutive punches, followed by a knee strike, similar to Ness. The first and second hits can lock. | ||
| 1.5% | ||||
| 4% | ||||
| Forward tilt | Rock Punch (破岩掌, Rock-Breaking Fist) | 12% | A straight punch that can be angled. Based on one of Rulue's techniques. | |
| Up tilt | Wraith Cutter (レイスカッター) | 9% | An upward kick, similar to Peach/Daisy's forward tilt, albeit it deals consistent damage instead of having a clean hit and a late hit. Based on one of Rulue's techniques. | |
| Down tilt | 3% | A crouching thin kick, similar to Terry. Deals extremely low damage, but is very spammable due to low lag. | ||
| Dash attack | 4% (hit 1), 7% (hit 1 aerial), 2% (hit 2), 4% (hit 3) | A double palm thrust that sends three sparks out in front of her, similar to Ness. | ||
| Forward smash | Fireball (ファイヤー, Fire) | 11%-15% | Arle fires a flaming energy ball, similar to Mega Man. The longer it is charged, the further the resulting shot will go, and its size, damage, and knockback also increase significantly when it is fully charged. Based on one of Arle's ability in the Madou Monogatari and appears as one of her spells in every Puyo Puyo installments. | |
| Up smash | Thunderbolt (サンダー, Thunder) | 6% (hits 1-4), 8% (hits 5) | Arle fires a electric spark upwards, similar to Mewtwo. It works best as an anti-air option. Based on one of Arle's ability in the Madou Monogatari and appears as one of her spells in Puyo Puyo Fever. | |
| Down smash | Wind Kick (風神脚, Wind God Kick) | 11% (both hits) | Arle performs a legsweep in front and back of her, similar to Samus/Dark Samus. Based on one of Rulue's techniques. | |
| Neutral aerial | Explosion (エクスプロージョン) | 15% | Arle creates a fiery explosion, akin to a Bob-omb. Based on one of Schezo and Amitie's techniques. | |
| Forward aerial | Cyclone (サイクロワール, Cyclowhirl) | 12% | Generates a gale in front of her, possessing a slight push effect. Based on one of Amitie's technique. | |
| Back aerial | Hot (ホット) | 6% | Arle fires a shot that deals flame damage. | |
| Up aerial | Judgement (じゅげむ) | 4% (hits 1-4) | Creates multiple small explosions, similar to her neutral aerial. Based on one of Arle's ability in the Madou Monogatari and appears as one of her spells in most Puyo Puyo games. | |
| Down aerial | 7% | A dropkick. | ||
| Grab | — | Reaches out with his free hand. | ||
| Pummel | 1.3% | A knee strike, similar to Pit/Dark Pit. A fairly fast pummel. | ||
| Forward throw | Shoulder Throw (背負い投げ) | 6% | Performs Seoi nage, similar to Terry. Based on one of Rulue's technique. | |
| Back throw | 11.4% (throw), 8% (collateral) | A giant swing, similar to Mario. | ||
| Up throw | Throws the opponent directly upwards, similar to Joker. | |||
| Down throw | 9% | Slams the opponent onto the ground with one arm, similar to Inkling. | ||
| Forward roll Back roll Spot dodge Air dodge |
— | — | ||
| Techs | — | — | ||
| Floor attack (front) Floor getups (front) |
7% | Performs a spinning sweep kick. | ||
| Floor attack (back) Floor getups (back) |
7% | Same as her front floor attack. | ||
| Floor attack (trip) Floor getups (trip) |
5% | Same as her front floor attack. | ||
| Edge attack Edge getups |
8% | Climbs up and performs a legsweep. | ||
| Neutral special | [[Ice Storm (アイスストーム)]] | 4%-20% | Arle fires a large, blue snowflake, which can freeze the opponent on contact, similar to the Ice Climbers' Blizzard and Lucas' PK Freeze. Can be charged and is charge-cancelable; the longer it is charged, the longer the opponent will freeze without button mashing. Based on one of Arle's ability in the Madou Monogatari and appears as one of her spells in every Puyo Puyo installments. | |
| Side special | [[Mind Blast (ブレインダムド, Braindumbed]] | 3%-15% (projectile), 1% (flower, up to 29% without button mashing) | Arle fires a large, orange beam that can stun the opponent on contact, similar to Mewtwo's Disable. Much like Ice Storm, the move can be charged and is charge-cancelable, allowing for stun the opponent slightly longer. When it is fully charged, the move will also inflict flower on the opponent. Based on one of Arle's ability in the Madou Monogatari and appears as one of her spells in every Puyo Puyo installments except the original Puyo Puyo and Puyo Puyo Fever. | |
| Up special | [[Heaven's Ray (ヘブンレイ, Heaven Ray)]] | 3% (Arle), 5% (light) | Can be described as a combination of Lucario's Extreme Speed and Palutena's Heavenly Light in Smash 4; Arle jumps up, while being covered by large pillar of light, dealing slight damage on any opponent within the light. Based on one of Arle's ability in the Waku Waku Puyo Puyo Dungeon and appears as one of spells in every installments since Puyo Puyo Fever, with the exception of Puyo Puyo!! 20th Anniversary. | |
| Down special | [[Diacute (ダイアキュート)]] | N/A | Increases the damage and knockback of Arle's next attack by ×1.2, similar to Hero's Psyche Up, although it can affect all attacks. Effect can be stacked up to 3 times and lasts for 10 seconds for each use, although it resets entirely if an attack is executed. Based on one of Arle's ability in the Madou Monogatari and appears as one of her spells in every Puyo Puyo installments. | |
| Final Smash | [[Bayoen (ばよえ〜ん)]] | 3% (stun), 5% (cutscene), 12% (final hit) | Stuns the opponent with an illusion of flower, triggering a cutscene, rains a collection of planets, stars and lots of Puyo, finish with a large Nuisance Puyo. Based on one of Arle's ability in the Madou Monogatari and appears as one of her spells in every Puyo Puyo installments. | |
On-screen appearanceEdit
- Slowly descents onto the stage while surrounded by ray of light, shouting "It's my turn!" (いっきまーす!)
TauntsEdit
- Up: Points toward the opponent while smiling and says, "Come on!" (勝負だ!) Based on one of the poses she assume during cutscenes in Puyo Puyo!! 20th Anniversary, Puyo Puyo Tetris and Puyo Puyo Chronicle.
- Side: Carbuncle appears and cries.
- Down: Does a peace sign in her right hand and says "Heh heh!" Based on the pose she assumes when entering Fever Mode in Puyo Puyo!! 20th Anniversary and Puyo Puyo Chronicle.
Idle posesEdit
- Twist her left arm. Based on her idle stance during cutscenes in Puyo Puyo Tetris.
- [Twist both of her arms. Based on her idle stance during a battle in Puyo Puyo~n.
Victory posesEdit
- Left: Carbuncle appears in side of Arle and jumps around, while Arle gives a peace sign in her left hand and saying "We did it, Carby!" (やったね、カーくん!) Based on her victory pose in Puyo Puyo Tetris and Puyo Puyo Chronicle.
- Up: Spins around and stretch her right arm upwards, saying "Victory!" (大勝利!) Based on her victory pose in Puyo Puyo!! 20th Anniversary.
- Right: Jumps around while raising her arm, and flicks her finger. The finish pose is similar to her official artwork in Puyo Puyo!! 20th Anniversary.
Classic Mode: A Dimension-Travelling Journey!Edit
Arle's opponents are based off of other characters from the Puyo Puyo series. Additionally, each stage represents the event, or main settings of all mainline Puyo Puyo games (excluding the first two anniversary titles and Puyo Puyo Champions).
| Round | Opponent | Stage | Music | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirby Team (×5)      , then Pichu  |
Dream Land | It's Been a Long Time Since We Passed Through Space Time! | The Kirby team represents the Puyo, slime-like spacies act as blocks in Puyo Puyo series. Pichu represents Carbuncle, Arle's companion. The stage represents the grassland seen in the first half of the original Puyo Puyo. |
| 2 | Robin  , Zero Suit Samus  and Ganondorf  |
Mushroom Kingdom U (Slide Lift Tower) | Last from Puyo Puyo 2 | Represents Schezo, Rulue and Satan, the three prominent characters from the Compile era. The stage represents the tower in Puyo Puyo Tsu, which these characters are the three final bosses of. |
| 3 | Corrin  , Greninja  , and Rosalina & Luma  |
Tortimer Island | Let's play with a rival! | Represents Draco Centauros, Suketoudara and Witch, the other three prominent characters from the Compile era. The stage represents Puyo Puyo Sun, which involving a "summer" theme. |
| 4 | Zelda  , Daisy  and Villager  |
Primp Town | The Untrained Demon King Ultimate Legend | Represents Primp, the continent introduced in Puyo Puyo Fever. The opponents are based on Amitie, Raffina and Sig, the protagonists of the series. |
| 5 | Lucina  and Shulk  |
Onett | Faceoff in Puyopuyo World! ~ Magical Confrontation! | Represents the Earth, the main setting of Puyo Puyo 7 and Puyo Puyo Tetris. The opponents are based on Ringo Ando and Tee. |
| 6 | Peach  |
Paper Mario | Domination | Represents the book in Puyo Puyo Chronicle, which act as the game's main setting. Peach representing Ally, the other main character of Puyo Puyo Chronicle. |
| Bonus Stage | ||||
| Final | Arle (purple costume) | Unova Pokémon League (Ω form) | Last Decisive Battle? | Represents the final battle of Puyo Puyo~n, with the other Arle having the palette of Doppelganger Arle. If the player uses the Doppelganger Arle costume, the default Arle takes her place. |
SpiritsEdit
Arle
In Spirit BattlesEdit
As the main opponentEdit
| Spirit | Battle parameters | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Enemy Fighter(s) | Type | Power | Stage | Rules | Conditions | Music |
| Doppelganger Arle | •Arle (purple) •Ganondorf
|
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12,400 | Unova Pokémon League (hazards off) | •Magic and PSI Unleashed | •All fighters' magic and PSI attacks have increased power •Reinforcements appear after an enemy is KO'd •The enemy will occasionally become invincible |
Last Decisive Battle? |
| Dark Arle | •Arle (black) |  |
12,200 | Spear Pillar (Ω form) | N/A | •Take your strongest team into this no-frills battle | Insanity of Dark Arle |
As a minionEdit
| Spirit | Battle parameters | Inspiration | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Enemy Fighter(s) | Type | Power | Stage | Rules | Conditions | Music | Character |
| Carbuncle | •Pichu  •Arle |
|
13,500 | Pirate Ship (hazards off) | •Attack Power ↑ •Move Speed ↑ |
•Defeat the main fighter to win •The enemy has increased move speed •The enemy starts the battle with a Ray Gun |
Everyone Fight! Puyo Puyo Until Morning | Arle Nadja |
| Amitie | •Zelda •Arle |
|
12,500 | Primp Town | •Magic and PSI Unleashed •Item Tidal Wave |
•Defeat the main fighter to win •All Fighters' magic and PSI attacks have increased power •Certain items will appear in large numbers |
Her dream is to be a fantastic sorceress | Arle Nadja |
Alternate costumesEdit
- Default: Based on Arle's appearance as of Puyo Puyo!! 20th Anniversary.
- Blue: Based on Schezo Wegey, as he appears in Puyo Puyo!! 20th Anniversary.
- White: Based on Rulue, as she appears in Puyo Puyo!! 20th Anniversary.
- Red: Based on Satan/Dark Prince, as he appears in Puyo Puyo!! 20th Anniversary.
- Pink: Based on Amitie, as she appears in Puyo Puyo!! 20th Anniversary.
- Yellow: Based on Ringo Ando, as she appears in Puyo Puyo!! 20th Anniversary.
- Purple: Based on Doppelganger Arle, as she appears in Puyo Puyo~n.
- Black: Based on Dark Arle, an evil alter-ego of Arle appears in Puyo Puyo 7.
TriviaEdit
- Several of Arle's line are derived from her home series:
- Her "It's my turn!" line during her on-screen appearance is taken from Puyo Puyo Champions, plays on the character selection screen when she is selected. Its Japanese counterpart originates from the ending of the original Puyo Puyo, and is used in Puyo Puyo Tsu and Puyo Puyo~n when a battle starts, as well as in Puyo Puyo Sun and Puyo Puyo Fever onward in the character selection screen.
- Two of her Japanese victory lines are taken from Puyo Puyo Tetris and Puyo Puyo!! 20th Anniversary respectively, with the English version using its corresponding localizations from Puyo Puyo Tetris and Puyo Puyo Champions.
- When Arle is blast KO'd, she occasionally says "Uh-oh..." (ばたんきゅ〜, Zonked...), referencing her defeat quote in Puyo Puyo Champions. Its Japanese counterpart has been used in the series since the original Puyo Puyo.