Background character

Background characters are, as the name implies, characters that appear in the background of some stages, they will appear in a stage that correspond to their home universe (i.e [[Shy guys appear in Yoshi's Island). Note that background characters shouldn't be confused with stages hazards.

In Super Smash Bros.

Dream Land

• King Dedede appears floating in the background.

Saffron City

• A Pidgey appears flying in the background.

Yoshi's Island

• Shy Guys appears in the background.

In Super Smash Bros. Meele

Brinstar

• A statue of the chozo appear in the background.

Brinstar Depths

• Kraid appears in teh background of the stage.

Fourside

• An U.F.O appears in the background and can be boarded.

Yoshi's Story

• Again Shy guys appear in the background, this time holding Food.

In Super Smash Bros Brawl

New Pork City

• A statue of Pokey Minch from Earthbound appears in the right side of the stage.

Lylat Cruise

• Multiple ships appear battling in the background.

Smashville

• Villagers from Animal Crossing appear in the background.

Yoshi's Island

• For a third time, Shy guys appear in the background.