Gold fighter

:"Golden" redirects here. For the New Hampshire smasher, see Smasher:Golden.
Gold is a transformation that appears in and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Fighters affected by this transformation are referred to as gold fighters. It originates from the universe.
Gold fighters deal 1.5× more knockback to opponents from direct attacks and throws, but projectiles are unaffected. In for Nintendo 3DS only, the fighter will not flinch or receive knockback. When granted by collecting 100 coins on Golden Plains or by summoning Xerneas (in Ultimate), the effect is accompanied by a damage output multiplier, indicated by a red particle effect around the affected fighter. The aesthetic effects of the transformation, such as the metallic appearance and muted voice clips, are similar to that of a Metal Box. In some Spirit Battles, the opponent is gold.
The Metal Killer spirit skill deals increased damage to gold fighters, treating them just like metal fighters. Conversely, Metal Slash does not treat gold fighters as metal fighters, dealing 1% damage instead of an Instant KO.
==In Spirit Battles==
:Conditions in italic aren't listed on the Spirit Battle preview screen.
Spirit	Spirit 	Spirit 	Spirit 	Battle parameters	Battle parameters	Battle parameters 	Battle parameters 	Battle parameters 	Battle parameters	Battle parameters
No. 	Image 	Name 	Series 	Enemy Fighter(s) 	Type 	Power 	Stage 	Rules 	Conditions 	Music
433 	 	Pokémon Series 	•Gold ×2 	 	3,300 	Golden Plains 	N/A 	•Take your strongest team into this no-frills battle•Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls (Meowth) 	 	
539 	 	Pokémon Series 	•Gold ×2 	 	4,000 	Kalos Pokémon League (hazards off)	N/A 	•The enemy's melee weapons have increased power•Timed battle (1:30)•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd 	 	
557 	 	Pokémon Series 	•Gold (160 HP) 	 	9,400 	Spear Pillar (hazards off) 	N/A 	•Stamina battle•The enemy favors special moves•Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls (Solgaleo) 	 	
558 	 	Pokémon Series 	•Gold (160 HP) 	 	9,400 	Luigi's Mansion (Battlefield form)	N/A 	•Stamina battle•Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls (Lunala) 	 	
560 	 	Pokémon Series 	•Gold (160 HP) 	 	9,400 	Spear Pillar (hazards off) 	•Giant 	•The enemy is giant when the enemy's at high damage•The enemy's special moves have increased power•Stamina battle 	 	
778 	 	Sonic The Hedgehog Series 	•Gold 	 	13,700 	Windy Hill Zone 	•Sudden Final Smash 	•The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash 	 	
818 	 	Pikmin Series 	•Gold (50 HP) 	 	4,400 	Distant Planet 	N/A 	•Timed stamina battle (1:00)•The enemy tends to avoid conflict 	 	
1,083 	 	StreetPass Mii Plaza Series	•Gold (Moveset 1313, Hockey Mask, Vampire Garb) 	 	3,800 	Lylat Cruise 	•Hazard: Low Gravity•Item: Super Scope 	•Gravity is reduced 	 	
1,302 	 	Super Mario Series 	•Gold (Moveset 2122, Super Mushroom Hat, Standard Outfit, No Voice)	 	10,000 	Figure-8 Circuit (Ω form) 	•Attack Power ↑•Uncontrollable Speed•Item: Mario Kart	•The enemy has super armor and is hard to launch or make flinch•The enemy is very fast and can't stop quickly•The enemy has increased attack power	 	
1,343 	 	Banjo-Kazooie Series 	•Gold ×5 (10 HP) 	 	2,000 	The Great Cave Offensive 	N/A 	•Timed stamina battle•The enemy falls slowly 	 	
1,437 	 	Minecraft Series 	•Gold Alex Team ×7 (×2 Tiny) 	 	4,000 	Reset Bomb Forest (Forest) 	N/A 	•Timed battle (2:00)•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd•The enemy starts the battle with a Killing Edge 	 	
1,437 	•Gold Team ×7 (×2 Tiny) (Moveset 1111, Pig Mask, Pig Outfit)	Minecraft Series 	 	 	4,000 	Reset Bomb Forest (Forest) 	N/A 	•Timed battle (2:00)•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd•The enemy starts the battle with a Killing Edge 	 	
This alternative occurs when the corresponding DLC has been purchased and downloaded.
==Origin==
The effect originates from the power-up, introduced in , which allows Mario to transform into . Gold Mario is a variant of the transformation that allows Mario to shoot golden fireballs which turn breakable blocks and enemies into coins.
==Trivia==
*In Spirit Battles, gold fighters will not have the red aura and rainbow flare around them, to indicate that their damage output is not buffed. However, if they use their Final Smash, they will temporarily lose their gold status, and upon regaining it, the red aura and flare will appear as well, although their damage output still isn't buffed.
*The "Transformation Duration" Spirit skill increases the duration of the gold status from Golden Plains, but not from Xerneas.
==References==
Category:Transformations