Super Smash Bros. Melee: Definitive Edition/Event Matches

This is a list of event matches in Super Smash Bros. Melee: Definitive Edition. Unlike the original GameCube version, this edition, released as a virtual console download for the Nintendo Switch, has additional event matches. Listed below are the event matches and their descriptions.
==#1: Trouble King==
Both combatants have two stocks.
*Character used: Mario
*Opponent: Bowser
*Stage: Battlefield
*Time limit: None
==#2: King of the Jungle==
Both combatants have two stocks.
*Character used: Donkey Kong (giant)
*Opponent: Donkey Kong (tiny)
*Stage: Kongo Falls
*Time limit: 3:00
*Changes: This match was known as "Lord of the Jungle" in the original GameCube version.
==#3: Boom Boom POW!==
All combatants will have one stock. Link and Samus will use their down specials most of the time, consisting of bombs. Items that appear are Motion Sensor Bombs, Bob-ombs, and Poké Balls solely releasing Electrode. A Banzai Bill will appear as time passes.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponents: Link, Samus
*Stage: Princess Peach's Castle
*Time limit: None
*Award after completion: Motion Sensor Bomb Trophy
==#4: Dino-wrangling==
The character you choose has three stocks while the opponent has one stock.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Yoshi (giant)
*Stage: Yoshi's Story
*Time limit: None
==#5: Spare Change==
Collect 200 coins within the time limit. Both combatants have infinite stocks.
*Character used: Ness
*Opponent: Captain Falcon
*Stage: Onett
*Time limit: 1:20
==#6: Kirbys Galore!==
Your character has one stock while the opponents have two stocks. All three opponents will stand at the edge of the stage until you approach, sometimes using the Final Cutter to slow your approach.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Kirby (x3)
*Stage: Fountain of Dreams
*Time limit: None
*Changes: This match was known as "Kirbys on Parade" in the original GameCube version.
==#7: Pokémon Battle==
Only Pokémon summoned from Poké Balls cause damage to both combatants. Once a Poké Ball appears, grab it before your opponent does. Both combatants have two stocks.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Pikachu
*Stage: Pokémon Stadium
*Time limit: None
==#8: Hot Date on Brinstar==
Both combatants have two stocks. The character you choose has its damage meter preset at 102% while the opponent has its damage meter set at 130%.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Samus
*Stage: Brinstar
*Time limit: None
==#9: Trophy Tussle 1==
Defeat three random opponents within the time limit to receive a trophy. Each combatant has two stocks.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Random (x3)
*Stage: Giant Goomba Trophy
*Time limit: 3:00
*Award after completion: Goomba Trophy
*Changes: This match was the 14th match in the original GameCube version.
==#10: All-Star Match 1==
The character you choose has two stocks. You battle against five opponents at different stages in a specific order with each opponent having one stock a piece.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Mario, Donkey Kong, Yoshi, Peach, Bowser
*Stage: Yoshi's Island (Melee), Jungle Japes, Yoshi's Story, Princess Peach's Castle, Rainbow Cruise
*Time limit: 4:00
==#11: Mountain of No Return==
Survive when time is up to succeed. Your character has one stock while the opponents have infinite stocks.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Ice Climbers (x2)
*Stage: Icicle Mountain
*Time limit: 1:02
*Changes: This match was known as "King of the Mountain" in the original GameCube version.
==#12: Seconds, Anyone?==
Defeat your opponent in seven seconds.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Captain Falcon
*Stage: Mute City
*Time limit: 0:07
==#13: Yoshi's Egg==
Protect the egg. If Yoshi falls, or if the egg breaks or is off the screen, you're out. Keep the egg intact until time is up. All opponents have infinite stocks.
*Character used: Yoshi
*Opponent: Pikachu, Fox, Donkey Kong
*Stage: Rainbow Cruise
*Time limit: 0:55
==#14: Kirby's Air-raid==
Only Warp Stars will damage the opponents. The opponents will be pacing about corner to corner. Defeat all ten opponents within the time limit. Each combatant has one stock.
*Character used: Kirby
*Opponent: Kirby (x10)
*Stage: Corneria
*Time limit: 0:38
*Changes: This match was the 16th match in the original GameCube version.
==#15: Super Mario 128==
Each opponent has one stock. Defeat all 128 Marios within a time limit of five minutes.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Mario (tiny, x128)
*Stage: Mushroom Kingdom II
*Time limit: 5:00
*Changes: In the original GameCube version, this was the 22th match, and there was no time limit.
==#16: Bounty Hunters==
KO Bowser before Captain Falcon does. A failure can still occur if Bowser self-destructs or if a Klap Trap takes it out. All combatants have one stock.
*Character used: Samus
*Ally: Captain Falcon
*Opponent: Bowser
*Stage: Jungle Japes
*Time limit: 2:00
*Changes: This match was the 17th match in the original GameCube version.
==#17: Link's Adventure==
Both combatants have two stocks.
*Character used: Link
*Opponent: Link (dark)
*Stage: Sky Temple
*Time limit: None
*Changes: This match was the 18th match in the original GameCube version.
==#18: The Yoshi Herd==
All combatants have one stock. Defeat all 30 Yoshis within the time limit.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Yoshi (x30)
*Stage: Yoshi's Island (Melee)
*Time limit: 2:00
*Changes: In the original GameCube version, this was the 24th match, and the last Yoshi was a giant one. In the Definite Edition, the last Yoshi is not giant.
==#19: Peach's Peril==
Both Mario and Peach have one stock, while Bowser has infinite stocks. If you or Peach are KO'd, you lose. Ensure that both you and Peach survive for 60 seconds.
*Character used: Mario
*Ally: Peach
*Opponent: Bowser
*Stage: Final Destination
*Time limit: 1:00
==#20: All-Star Match 2==
The character you choose has two stocks. You battle against five opponents at different stages in a specific order with each opponent having one stock a piece.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Samus, Link, Zelda, Captain Falcon, Fox
*Stage: Brinstar, Great Bay Coast, Sky Temple, Mute City, Corneria
*Time limit: 4:00
==#21: Ice Breaker==
Both Ice Climber duos will keep jumping on the platforms. If you KO a Popo, you lose. All combatants have one stock. Defeat Nana on both duos within the time limit.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Ice Climbers (x2)
*Stage: Princess Peach's Castle
*Time limit: 1:00
==#22: Gargantuans==
All combatants have two stocks.
*Character used: Bowser (giant)
*Opponent: Donkey Kong (giant), Mario (tiny), Peach (tiny)
*Stage: Fourside
*Time limit: None
*Changes: In the original GameCube version, this was the 25th match, while Mario and Peach had different palette swaps. In the Definite Edition, Mario and Peach use their default palettes.
==#23: Slippy's Invention==
All combatants have two stocks.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Fox (invisible), Falco (invisible)
*Stage: Venom
*Time limit: None
==#24: Cold Armor==
Your character has one stock while the opponents have two stocks.
*Character used: Samus
*Opponent: Samus (metal, x3)
*Stage: Brinstar Depths
*Time limit: None
==#25: Trophy Tussle 2==
Defeat three random opponents within the time limit to receive a trophy. Each combatant has two stocks.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Random (x3)
*Stage: Giant Entei Trophy
*Time limit: 3:00
*Reward after completion: Entei Trophy
*Changes: This match was the 26th match in the original GameCube version.
==#26: Mario Bros. Madness==
Have more points than your opponents when time runs out.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Mario, Luigi
*Stage: Mushroom Kingdom (Melee)
*Time limit: 2:00
*Changes: This match was the 31st match in the original GameCube version.
==#27: Puffballs Unite==
All combatants have one stock. Each Kirby has a random hat depending on how many characters you have unlocked in the game. Defeat 14 Kirbys within the time limit.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Kirby (x14, all have random hats)
*Stage: Green Greens
*Time limit: 2:00
*Changes: This match was the 28th match in the original GameCube version.
==#28: Ninja Warrior==
Reach the finish line within the time limit.
*Character used: Sheik
*Stage: Race to the Finish
*Time limit: 1:00
*Notes: This is a new event match in the Definite Edition. All other goals have been removed except for the one deepest in the tunnel. In addition, more hazards have been added, including Flippers and Bumpers.
==#29: Triforce Gathering==
Link and Zelda both have one stock, while Ganondorf has two stocks. If Link or Zelda are KO'd, you lose.
*Character used: Link
*Ally: Zelda
*Opponent: Ganondorf
*Stage: Sky Temple
*Time limit: None
*Reward after completion: Chance to unlock Ganondorf
==#30: All-Star Match 3==
The character you choose has two stocks. You battle against five opponents at different stages in a specific order with each opponent having one stock a piece.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Kirby, Pikachu, Ness, Ice Climbers, Sheik
*Stage: Fountain of Dreams, Pokémon Stadium, Onett, Icicle Mountain, Sky Temple
*Time limit: 4:00
*Changes: In the Definite Edition, Sheik is added as the fifth opponent in this match. The GameCube version had four opponents in this match.
==#31: Target Acquired==
KO the opponent more than the Arwings do. Each combatant has infinite stocks. The opponent has its damage meter preset at 70%
*Character used: Falco
*Opponent: Jigglypuff
*Stage: Corneria
*Time limit: 1:00
This match was the 32nd match in the original GameCube version.
==#32: Lethal Marathon==
Reach the finish line within the time limit. Because the speed is x2, getting caught by F-Zero vehicles could mean an instant KO.
*Character used: Captain Falcon
*Stage: F-Zero Race Track
*Time limit: 0:45 (because the speed is x2, the time to run out would be 22.5 seconds)
This match was the 33rd match in the original GameCube version.
==#33: The Princess Diaries==
Your character has one stock while the opponents have two stocks.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Peach, Zelda, Daisy
*Stage: Fountain of Dreams
*Time limit: None
*Notes: This match was formerly "Girl Power" in the GameCube version with your selected character being tiny, and Samus was part of the opposing team. In the Definitive Edition, your selected character is normal size, and Daisy replaces Samus on the opposing side.
==#34: Seven Years==
Both combatants have three stocks.
*Character used: Young Link
*Opponent: Link
*Stage: Great Bay Coast
*Time limit: None
==#35: Time for a Checkup==
Defeat both opponents within the time limit.
*Character used: Luigi
*Opponent: Peach, Dr. Mario
*Stage: Yoshi's Story
*Time limit: 3:00
==#36: Space Travelers==
Each combatant has one stock. After every opponent you defeat, the AI difficulty gets harder. The first three opponents are fought at Fourside while the remaining two are fought at the Battlefield.
*Character used: Ness
*Opponent: Samus, Kirby, Fox, Captain Falcon, Falco
*Stage: Fourside (first three opponents), Battlefield (remaining two opponents)
*Time limit: None
==#37: Legendary Pokémon==
Your character has one stock while all opponents have two stocks. When a Poké Ball appears, Jigglypuff will immediately go after it, so pick one up before Jigglypuff does. The Fighting Wire Frames will not pick up Poké Balls. Each Poké Ball will release a legendary Pokémon, but one is not legendary, and that would be Wobbuffet. Mew and Celebi may also appear on rare occasions.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Jigglypuff, Male Wire Frame (x2), Female Wire Frame (x2)
*Stage: Fourside (first three opponents), Battlefield (remaining two opponents)
*Time limit: None
*Rewards after completion: Chance to unlock Pichu
==#38: En Garde!==
All combatants have two stocks.
*Character used: Link
*Opponent: Marth, Roy
*Stage: Sky Temple
*Time limit: None
*Changes: In the GameCube version, this was the 41st event match. In the Definitive Edition, Link and Marth trade places as player and opponent, while Roy is an extra opponent, thereby combining elements with "Fire Emblem Pride" along with this revised "En Garde!" match.
==#39: Jigglypuff Live!==
All combatants have three stocks.
*Character used: Jigglypuff
*Opponent: Jigglypuff (x3)
*Stage: Pokémon Stadium
*Time limit: None
==#40: All-Star Match 4==
The character you choose has two stocks. You battle against six opponents at different stages in a specific order with each opponent having one stock a piece.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Marth, Luigi, Jigglypuff, Young Link, Dr. Mario, Pichu
*Stage: Sky Temple, Mushroom Kingdom II, Poké Floats, Great Bay Coast, Mushroom Kingdom (Melee), Pokémon Stadium
*Time limit: 5:00
*Changes: In the GameCube version, Mewtwo and Mr. Game & Watch were opponents in this match. In the Definitive Edition, the Poké Floats music plays when facing off against Jigglypuff at the Poké Floats, Young Link is battled at the Great Bay Coast with Saria's Song playing, Dr. Mario is battled at the Mushroom Kingdom with the Fever music playing, and Pichu is battle at Pokémon Stadium with the Johto Medley playing.
==#41: Trouble King 2==
Both combatants have two stocks. Luigi has a high handicap and can be easily KO'd by any power attacks from its opponent.
*Character used: Luigi
*Opponent: Bowser (giant)
*Stage: Poké Floats
*Time limit: None
*Changes: This match was the 42nd match in the original GameCube version.
==#42: Birds of Prey==
All combatants have two stocks.
*Character used: Fox
*Opponent: Captain Falcon, Falco
*Stage: Big Blue
*Time limit: None
*Changes: This match was the 43rd match in the original GameCube version.
==#43: Pikachu & Pichu==
Your character has two stocks, Pikachu has infinite stocks, and both Pichu have one stock. Both Pichu will stand by the edge of the stage and throw some thunder jolts or use Thunder if you're above them. If you approach a Pichu, it will attack regularly. Pikachu will constantly hound with your selected character. If one Pichu is KO'd, the other one will fight regularly.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Pikachu, Pichu (x2)
*Stage: Dream Land
*Time limit: None
*Changes: This match was the 48th match in the original GameCube version.
==#44: Game & Watch Forever!==
Defeat a team of 25 opponents. Your character has a very high knockback ratio, and could be easily KO'd by a power attack. Your character has three stocks while the opponents have one.
*Character used: Mr. Game & Watch
*Opponent: Mr. Game & Watch (x25)
*Stage: Flat Zone
*Time limit: None
*Rewards after completion: Game & Watch Console Trophy
==#45: All-Star Match 5==
The character you choose has two stocks. You battle against six opponents at different stages in a specific order with each opponent having one stock a piece.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Roy, Daisy, Falco, Mewtwo, Ganondorf, Mr. Game & Watch
*Stage: Sky Temple, Princess Peach's Castle, Venom, Battlefield, Final Destination, Flat Zone
*Time limit: 5:00
*Changes: In the GameCube version, this was known as "All-Star Match Deluxe" with Dr. Mario, Young Link, and Pichu on the bill. In the Definitive Edition, Daisy can be battled at Princess Peach's Castle with the SMB3 Ground Theme playing, Mewtwo can be battled at the Battlefield with the Poké Floats music playing, and Mr. Game & Watch awaits at the Flat Zone.
==#46: Trophy Tussle 3==
Defeat three random opponents within the time limit to receive a trophy. Each combatant has two stocks.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Random (x3)
*Stage: Giant Majora's Mask Trophy
*Time limit: 3:00
*Reward after completion: Majora's Mask Trophy
*Changes: This match was the 47th match in the original GameCube version.
==#47: Friend or Foe==
Defeat the opponents within the time limit. If the Male or Female Wire Frame is defeated, you lose. All combatants have one stock.
*Character used: Male Wire Frame
*Ally: Female Wire Frame
*Opponent: Mario (metal), Luigi (metal)
*Stage: Battlefield
*Time limit: 3:00
*Notes: This is a new event match in the Definite Edition. The metal music plays.
==#48: Throwback Challenge==
Complete the event match within the time limit. Your character has three stocks while the opponents have one stock.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong, Link, Samus, Captain Falcon, Yoshi, Kirby, Ness, Fox, Pikachu, Jigglypuff
*Stage: Peach's Castle, Kongo Jungle, Hyrule Castle, Planet Zebes, Yoshi's Island (N64), Dream Land, Sector Z, Saffron City
*Time limit: 7:00
*Notes: This is a new event match in the Definite Edition. Some stages have two characters; for example, Mario and Luigi are at Peach's Castle, Samus and Captain Falcon are at Planet Zebes, Kirby and Ness are at Dream Land, and Pikachu and Jigglypuff are at Saffron City. Otherwise, a single character will still host their home stage.
==#49: Hands All Over==
Defeat both the Master Hand and Crazy Hand within the time limit.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Master Hand, Crazy Hand
*Stage: Final Destination
*Time limit: 5:00
*Changes: In the GameCube version, this was known as the "Final Destination Match", plus both hands has 300 HP. In the Definitive Edition, both hands have 360 HP, matching the highest amount on Very Hard difficulty in Classic Mode.
==#50: The Showdown==
All combatants have three stocks.
*Character used: Anyone
*Opponent: Giga Bowser, Ganondorf, Mewtwo
*Stage: Final Destination
*Time limit: None
*Rewards after completion: Final Destination Stage, Final Destination Trophy
*Changes: In the GameCube version, this was the 51st match, and the Multi-Man Melee Theme 2 music played. In the definitive edition, the Giga Bowser music plays.
Category:Subpages