Super Smash Bros. series

The Super Smash Bros. series (Japanese: ニンテンドウオールスター!スマッシュブラザーズ Nintendo All-Stars! Great Fray Smash Brothers) is a series of cross-over fighting games, featuring characters from many Nintendo franchises, and several from non-Nintendo franchises. The series was originally developed by HAL Laboratory, before series creator Masahiro Sakurai left the studio on August 5, 2003. Since then, Sakurai founded in 2005 and has continued developing Smash Bros. games under that studio, with assisting in the development of the recent entries. The series has appeared on every Nintendo home console since the Nintendo 64, as well as an entry on the Nintendo 3DS.
==History==
The first game in the series, Super Smash Bros., was released for the Nintendo 64 worldwide in 1999. The game features 12 playable characters, two of which are and . A stage based on is playable, and is also the main stage for Pikachu and Jigglypuff. The music that plays on this stage is a remix of the main Pokémon theme, often heard in the openings for the core series titles. Twelve Pokémon also appear in the form of Pokémon, which can be used to either help or hurt players during a match.
The second game in the series, Super Smash Bros. Melee, was released for the Nintendo GameCube in 2001 for Japan and North America, and 2002 for Europe and Australia. The game greatly improved upon its predecessors in every aspect, while still retaining core elements from the original game. Pikachu and Jigglypuff return as playable fighters. In addition, and joined the game's roster. While Saffron City did not return as a stage, Poké Floats and made their debut as playable stages. The theme that plays on Poké Floats is a medley containing themes from Generation I and the theme that plays on Pokémon Stadium is an orchestral version of the main Pokémon theme. There is also an unlockable medley containing themes from Generation II on this stage. There are a total of 29 Poké Ball Pokémon. The new feature three events that are Pokémon-themed. Additionally, there are 58 collectible trophies that are Pokémon-themed.
The next game is Super Smash Bros. Brawl, released for the Wii worldwide in 2008. This is the first game in the series to feature a story mode, and it also includes other new elements, such as Final Smashes, and . Pikachu and Jigglypuff return, while Pichu and Mewtwo are cut from the roster. In their place, (who controls , , and ) and are added to the roster. appears in a boss fight during the game's Subspace Emissary story mode. Pokémon Stadium is the only stage from past games to make a return. In addition, and are added as playable stages. Unlike past games, multiple pieces of music can be played in a stage, thus increasing the amount of Pokémon songs present in the game. A total of 11 songs from the core titles are available, as well as three returning from Melee. There are a total of 31 Poké Ball Pokémon and 75 Pokémon-themed trophies. There are 38 Pokémon-themed stickers, with an additional 30 non-Pokémon stickers have effects for Pokémon characters.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U was released for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U respectively in 2014. The 3DS game is the first handheld Smash Bros. entry. The games featured the same playable roster, but vary greatly when it comes to stages, trophies, modes, music, etc. Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Charizard and Lucario return in the base game. was added to the game's base roster. While Pokémon Trainer was cut (along with Squirtle and Ivysaur), Mewtwo returned from Melee as paid DLC in 2015. On the 3DS, and were playable stages, each containing two songs from their respective games. The Wii U version saw the return of Pokémon Stadium 2 and the addition of , each containing a large number of songs from the Pokémon series. A total of 24 songs from the core titles are available. A total of 42 Pokémon can appear from Poké Balls. These entries added Master Balls, which are only capable of containing Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, , and . The 3DS introduced an exclusive mode called , which features five Pokémon as enemies. There are 55 Pokémon-themed trophies that appear in both versions, 23 that only appear in the 3DS version and 34 that only appear in the Wii U version.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was released for the Nintendo Switch worldwide on December 7, 2018. All previously playable characters have returned, which means that Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Mewtwo, Pichu, Pokémon Trainer (with , and Charizard), Lucario and Greninja are back. is a new playable fighter. Every Pokémon stage from past games except for Poké Floats appears in the game, with stages originally appearing in Melee, Brawl and Smash 3DS receiving major graphical upgrades. This is the first Super Smash Bros. game to not introduce a new Pokémon stage. All songs from the Pokémon franchise that were in previous Super Smash Bros. games return (except for a remix of the Diamond and Pearl Wild Battle theme from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U), along with new songs from recent games. This brings the total number of Pokémon-related songs to 33. Also, unlike past games, music is now tied to a whole series as opposed to specific stages. A total of 55 Pokémon can be summoned from Poké Balls, with the new additions being exclusively from Generations I and VII. Master Balls return, functioning exactly as they have since their introduction. A new element is introduced in this game, known as . A total of 156 feature Pokémon characters in the base game, with an additional six being added in post-launch updates.
==Gameplay==
This series is a 2.5D action fighting game, in which the objective is typically to knock your opponent off the stage. Unlike most fighting games, the player does not use a typical health bar. Instead, the player will have a percentage, which goes up as more damage is sustained. The more damage a character has, the easier it is to launch that character off the stage. In timed matches, the player who gets the most KOs wins, whereas stock matches are decided by the player who does not lose all of their lives.
==List of games==
Gen.	Image	Title	Japanese title	Platform 	Release date 	Release date 	Release date 	Release date 	Release date 	Release date 	Release date
Gen.	Image	Title	Japanese title	Platform 	Japan 	North America 	Europe 	Australia 	South Korea 	Hong Kong 	Taiwan
 	 	 	 	Nintendo 64 	January 21, 1999 	April 26, 1999 	November 19, 1999 	1999 	— 	— 	—
 	 	 	 	Wii Virtual Console	January 20, 2009 	December 21, 2009	June 12, 2009 	June 12, 2009 	— 	— 	—
 	 	 	 	Nintendo GameCube 	November 21, 2001 	December 3, 2001 	May 24, 2002 	May 31, 2002 	— 	— 	—
 	 	 	 	Wii 	January 31, 2008 	March 9, 2008 	June 27, 2008 	June 26, 2008 	April 29, 2010 	— 	July 12, 2008
 	 	 	 	Nintendo 3DS 	September 13, 2014	October 3, 2014 	October 2, 2014October 3, 2014	October 4, 2014 	September 10, 2015	July 24, 2015 	July 24, 2015
 	 	 	 	Wii U 	December 6, 2014 	November 21, 2014	November 28, 2014 	November 29, 2014	— 	— 	—
 	 	 	 	Nintendo Switch 	December 7, 2018 	December 7, 2018 	December 7, 2018 	December 7, 2018 	December 7, 2018 	December 7, 2018	December 7, 2018
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
==Pokémon==
===Fighters===
This is a list of Pokémon characters that are playable in the series.
====Gallery====
Pikachu SSBU.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros.
Jigglypuff SSBU.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros.
Pichu SSBU.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
Mewtwo SSBU.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
Pokemon Trainer SSBU.png|Male , based on , introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Female Trainer SSBU.png|Female , based on , introduced in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Squirtle SSBU.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Ivysaur SSBU.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Charizard SSBU.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Lucario SSBU.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Greninja SSBU.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Incineroar SSBU.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
===Poké Ball and Master Ball Pokémon===
Poké Balls can contain any of the below Pokémon, while Master Balls can only contain Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, , and . 
====Gallery====
003Venusaur.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
006Charizard.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros.
009Blastoise.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros.
0015Beedrill.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros.
026Raichu-Alola.png| , introduced in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
035Clefairy.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros.
037Vulpix-Alola.png| , introduced in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
037Vulpix.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
052Meowth.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros.
063Abra.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
095Onix.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros.
101Electrode.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
103Exeggutor-Alola.png| , introduced in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
106Hitmonlee.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros.
109Koffing.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros.
110Weezing.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
113Chansey.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros.
118Goldeen.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros.
120Staryu.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
121Starmie.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros.
132Ditto.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
133Eevee.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
143Snorlax.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros.
144Articuno.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
145Zapdos.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
146Moltres.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
151Mew.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros.
152Chikorita.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
155Cyndaquil.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
175Togepi.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
183Marill.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
201Unown.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
202Wobbuffet.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
212Scizor.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
233Porygon2.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
243Raikou.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
244Entei.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
245Suicune.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
249Lugia.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
250Ho-Oh.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
251Celebi.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
255Torchic.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
282Gardevoir.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
316Gulpin.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
376Metagross.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
380Latias.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
381Latios.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
382Kyogre.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
383Groudon.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
385Jirachi.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
386Deoxys-Attack.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
393Piplup.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
438Bonsly.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
446Munchlax.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
460Abomasnow.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
461Weavile.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
484Palkia.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
487Giratina.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
490Manaphy.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
491Darkrai.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
493Arceus.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
494Victini.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
495Snivy.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
501Oshawott.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
571Zoroark.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
646Kyurem.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
647Keldeo-Resolute.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
648Meloetta.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
649Genesect.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
650Chespin.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
653Fennekin.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
661Fletchling.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
665Spewpa.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
673Gogoat.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
684Swirlix.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
686Inkay.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
702Dedenne.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
716Xerneas.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
760Bewear.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
771Pyukumuku.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
777Togedemaru.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
778Mimikyu.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
785Tapu Koko.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
791Solgaleo.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
792Lunala.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
802Marshadow.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
==Stages==
====Gallery====
Saffron City SSB.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros.
Pokemon Stadium.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
Poke Floats.jpg|Poké Floats, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee
Pokémon Stadium 2 stage.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Spear Pillar SSBB.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Prism Tower SSB4 Screenshot 4.jpg|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Unova Pokémon League SSB43DS.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Kalos Pokémon League SSB4WU.png|, introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
==Trivia==
* The Pokémon franchise is the only franchise to add at least one new playable character in every Super Smash Bros. game.
* Counting each of the Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon as separate fighters, the Pokémon franchise has the most playable characters, being 10.
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