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| '''Clear''' is a transformation in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] that debuted in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and has appeared in every subsequent game. A character under the effect of clear has their model be completely transparent. They are invisible to the player, though this is only an aesthetic change and the characters otherwise function normally. Clear characters may occasionally have a distortion effect around them and certain visual [[effect]]s are unaffected, giving away their location. Except in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', if a clear fighter has a [[name]], that name is not displayed. | | '''Clear''' is a transformation in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] that debuted in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and has appeared in every subsequent game except ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''. |
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| An advantage to being invisible is that the opponent cannot see the character, removing the element of telegraphing entirely and allowing an element of stealth and surprise by the player who is unable to easily tell what the invisible character is doing. However, the player is also unable to see their own character, sometimes causing them to lose track of their own character which lead to accidental self-inflicted damage and a [[self-destruct]] at worst. Important visual elements being obscured can also cause issues if the player is not paying close attention, especially if they are tied to gameplay changes.
| | Clear fighters are invisible. Except in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', if a clear fighter has a [[name]], that name is not displayed. |
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| ==List of Causes== | | ==Causes== |
| ===By characters===
| | ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'': |
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| | *[[Cloaking Device]] |
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| | *[[Special Smash|Invisible Melee]] |
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| | *{{SSBM|Fox}} and {{SSBM|Falco}} in [[Event 23: Slippy's Invention]] |
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| |[[Command Selection]] (Hocus Pocus)
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| |One of several random effects of Hocus Pocus. Will turn Hero invisible for several seconds. | |
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| ===By [[Assist Trophies]]===
| | ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'': |
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| | *[[Special Smash|Clear Brawl]] |
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| | *{{SSBB|Luigi}} and {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}} in [[Co-Op Event 6: Unwanted Suitors]] |
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| |[[Skull Kid]]
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| |Can turn all fighters invisible as one of three potential actions.
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| |[[Nightmare]]
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| |Turns all fighters invisible as he covers the stage with darkness.
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| ===By [[item]]s===
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| | *[[Boo]] item in [[Smash Tour]] |
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| | *One of [[Skull Kid]]'s effects |
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| |[[Cloaking Device]]
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| |Will turn user invisible, as well as negate all [[damage]] while active, but not [[hitstun]] or [[knockback]]. | |
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| |[[Boo]]
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| |Appears exclusively in [[Smash Tour]], and allows the user to start a battle invisible.
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| ===By game modes===
| | ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'': |
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| | *[[Special Smash|Clear Smash]] |
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| | *The [[Spirit Battle]] [[condition]]s "Clear [enemy]", "You are invisible", and "All fighters are invisible" |
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| | *One of Skull Kid's effects |
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| | *One of [[Command Selection|Hocus Pocus]]'s effects |
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| |[[Special Smash|Invisible Melee]]
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| |rowspan=3|An option in Special Smash that turns all fighters invisible.
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| |[[Special Smash|Clear Brawl]]
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| |[[Special Smash|Clear Smash]]
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| |[[Event 23: Slippy's Invention]]: {{SSBM|Fox}} and {{SSBM|Falco}} are invisible.
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| |[[Co-Op Event 6: Unwanted Suitors]]: {{SSBB|Luigi}} and {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}} are invisible.
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| |[[Spirit Battle]]
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| |Select battles have the [[conditions]] "Clear [enemy]", "You are invisible", and "All fighters are invisible."
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| ==Origin== | | ==Origin== |
| [[File:Cloaking.jpg|thumb|The Cloaking Device in ''Melee'']] | | [[File:Cloaking.jpg|thumb|The Cloaking Device in ''Melee'']] |
| Invisibility is a common mechanic in video games, particular those with prominent stealth elements to get past enemies undetected. The [[Cloaking Device]] in particular hails from the {{uv|Perfect Dark}} series. Its connection to a franchise [[Nintendo]] no longer had the rights to as of the release of ''[[Brawl]]'' (the series being owned by [[Rare Ltd.]], which was purchased by [[Microsoft]] in 2002) is likely the reason for its removal.
| | The [[Cloaking Device]] item appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. This item causes the user to become invisible, similar to the Clear transformation; however, unlike the clear transformation, a cloaked fighter is also immune to damage and their [[recoil damage]] is negated, but they still take any [[hitstun]] or [[knockback]] inflicted on them. The Cloaking Device comes from the {{uv|Perfect Dark}} universe. |
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| ==Trivia== | | ==Trivia== |
| *At the start of ''Melee''{{'}}s [[Event 23: Slippy's Invention]], it is stated that [[Slippy Toad]] invented the Cloaking Device used in that match. | | * At the start of ''Melee''{{'}}s [[Event 23: Slippy's Invention]], it is stated that [[Slippy Toad]] invented the Cloaking Device used in that match. |
| *The distortion effects that indicate a clear fighter's location bend around Mr. Game & Watch's unflattened 3D model, making it the only way of seeing him in an unflattened state in every game the status appears in. <!--While metal status does show that his model is round, he still appears flattened, as is clearly visible through camera controls-->
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| [[Category:Transformations]] | | [[Category:Transformations]] |
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