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{{Infobox Character General
{{Infobox Character General
|name=Morgana
|name           = Morgana
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|caption=[[File:PersonaSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]
|caption       = [[File:PersonaSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>Morgana's official artwork from ''Persona 5''
Morgana's official artwork from ''Persona 5''
|universe       = {{uv|Persona}}
|universe={{uv|Persona}}
|firstgame     = ''Persona 5'' (2016)
|firstgame=''Persona 5'' (2016)
|games         = ''[[Ultimate]]''
|games= ''[[Ultimate]]''
|lastappearance = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Persona 5: The Phantom X}}'' (2024) {{flag|china}}
|lastappearance= ''{{s|dragalialostwiki|Dragalia Lost}}'' (update, 2021)
|console       = PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
|console= PlayStation 3,<br>PlayStation 4
|species       = Cat (appearance)
|species= Cat (appearance)
|gender         = Male
|gender       = Male
|placeoforigin = Velvet Room
|placeoforigin=
|creator       =
|creator     =
|artist         = {{iw|wikipedia|Shigenori Soejima}}
|artist = Shigenori Soejima
|englishactor  = {{iw|wikipedia|Cassandra Lee Morris}}
|interwiki    =
|japanactor    = {{iw|wikipedia|Ikue Ōtani}}
|interwikiname =
|interwiki      =
|interwikipage =
|interwikiname  =
|englishactor = Cassandra Lee Morris
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|japanactor = Ikue Ōtani
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'''Morgana''' ({{ja|モルガナ|Morugana}}, ''Morgana'') is a character that originates from ''Persona 5''. He makes his only ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' franchise appearance so far in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
'''Morgana''' ({{ja|モルガナ|Morugana}}, ''Morgana'') is a character that originates from ''Persona 5''. He makes his only ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' franchise appearance so far in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.


==Origin==
==Origin==
Morgana makes his debut in ''Persona 5''. Morgana is a strange catlike being who Joker and Ryuji meet when they first enter Kamoshida's Palace. Morgana has been captured and is locked in a cell in the same block that Joker awakens to his Persona in. As the two are making their escape, they pass by Morgana's cell, who convinces them to free him. From then on, Morgana teaches Joker and Ryuji about how to use Personas and how to be Phantom Thieves. Morgana also introduces the team to [[Mementos]], and asks them to help him explore it, as he believes the secrets to his past are locked away in its depths. Despite his feline appearance (becoming an actual cat outside the Metaverse), Morgana emphatically insists that he is not a cat, but a human. He has an unrequited crush on Ann, whom he calls "Lady Ann," believing it to be chivalrous. Morgana's Persona is Zorro, based on the pulp fiction swordsman of the same name, who uses wind-based attacks, has access to a wide variety of healing spells and act as a temporary navigator. Morgana is also able to transform into a bus which he calls the "Morganamobile". His explanation for this is that "for some reason, cats turning into buses is an [[wikipedia:Catbus|extremely widespread cognition]] among the general public."
Morgana makes his debut in ''Persona 5''. Morgana is a strange catlike being who Joker and Ryuji meet when they first enter Kamoshida's Palace. After escaping with Joker awakened to his Persona, the two find Morgana locked up in a cell, who convinces the two to free them in order to flee from the palace for the first time. From then on, Morgana teaches Joker and Ryuji about how to use Personas and the practice of becoming a Phantom Thief. After defeating Kamoshida, Morgana introduces the Phantom Thieves to [[Mementos]], and asks them to help him explore it, as he believes the secrets to his past are locked away in its depths. Despite his feline appearance (becoming an actual cat outside the Metaverse), Morgana emphatically insists that he is not a cat, but a human. He has an unrequited crush on Ann, whom he calls "Lady Ann," believing it to be chivalrous. Morgana's Persona is Zorro, based on the pulp fiction swordsman of the same name, who uses wind-based attacks, has access to a wide variety of healing spells and act as a temporary navigator. Morgana is also able to transform into a bus which he calls the "Morganamobile". His explanation for this is that "for some reason, cats turning into buses is an [[wikipedia:Catbus|extremely widespread cognition]] among the general public."


After the team confronts the Holy Grail and loses, they awaken in the Velvet Room. Morgana reveals that his memories have returned and that he was born in the Velvet Room, created by Igor from the hopes of humanity in order to guide the Trickster so that they would have a chance of defeating Yaldabaoth. When Yaldabaoth is defeated, Morgana vanishes, but returns in his cat form after Joker is released from prison.
After the team confronts the Holy Grail and loses, they awaken in the Velvet Room. Morgana reveals that his memories have returned and that he was born in the Velvet Room, created by Igor from the hopes of humanity in order to guide the Trickster so that they would have a chance of defeating Yaldabaoth. When Yaldabaoth is defeated, Morgana vanishes, but later returns to the group in his cat form, either after Joker is released from prison, or the day after should the player meet the requirements of the third semester in ''Persona 5 Royal''.


When Takuto Maruki creates a new reality in ''Persona 5 Royal'', Morgana briefly attains the form of a human, his appearance based on a celebrity he saw on television, wishing to look like him. Morgana is later confronted by Joker and after some time, realizes this is not his reality and snaps out of the illusion, turning back into a cat as a result. In spite of becoming a cat again, he appears to be more comfortable with his appearance, choosing to fight and take back reality.
When Takuto Maruki creates a new reality in ''Persona 5 Royal'', Morgana briefly attains the form of a human, his appearance based on a celebrity he saw on television that he wished to look like. Morgana is later confronted by Joker and after some time, realizes this is not his reality and snaps out of the illusion, turning back into a cat as a result. In spite of becoming a cat again, he appears to be more comfortable with his appearance, choosing to fight and take back reality.


His codename as a Phantom Thief is Mona.
His codename as a Phantom Thief is Mona.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===As a background character===
===As a background character===
Morgana appears in his bus form, dropping off the Phantom Thieves at [[Mementos]].
Morgana appears in his bus form, dropping off the Phantom Thieves at [[Mementos]]. He also appears on the screen of one of the platforms.


===As a moveset element===
===As a moveset element===
Morgana appears whenever {{SSBU|Joker}} [[taunt]]s, unless there are at least five fighters in the match.
Morgana appears whenever {{SSBU|Joker}} [[taunt]]s, unless there are five or more fighters in the match.
*'''Up taunt''': Morgana pumps his paw while saying "Looking cool, Joker!" before posing akimbo.
*'''Up taunt''': Morgana pumps his paw while saying "Looking cool, Joker!" before posing akimbo.
*'''Side taunt''': Morgana poses akimbo and playfully laughs while showing starry eyes.
*'''Side taunt''': Morgana poses akimbo and playfully laughs while showing starry eyes.
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|rowspan="3"|[[Morgana]] || <q>Time for some brutality!</q>
|rowspan="3"|[[Morgana]] || <q>Time for some brutality!</q>
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===As a costume===
===As a costume===
[[File:SSBUMorganaHat.jpg|thumb|A {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} wearing the Morgana hat.|left]]
[[File:SSBUMorganaHat.jpg|thumb|A {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} wearing the Morgana hat.|left]]
Morgana appears as a paid DLC [[Mii Costume]] as a hat.
Morgana serves as the basis of the Morgana Hat DLC headgear for the {{SSBU|Mii Fighter}}s. He was revealed during the ''{{h2|Mr. Sakurai Presents|New Content Approaching (Joker)}}'' presentation on April 16th, 2019.
 
During the reveal trailer, the {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} representing Morgana is first seen in the [[Mementos]] stage, the place where Morgana was created. The Mii Gunner is next seen battling {{SSBU|Palutena}} on the [[Temple]] stage, referencing one of the Palaces in ''Persona 5''. The Mii Gunner is next seen on the [[Living Room]] stage, referencing the attic of Café Leblanc where Morgana and Joker bunk, while the Mii Gunner is taken away by [[Kapp'n]]'s bus, referencing how Morgana takes the form of the Morganamobile while in Mementos. The ending image features the Mii Gunner running on the [[Mushroomy Kingdom]] stage, referencing the desert theme of [[Futaba Sakura]]'s Palace.
 
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===Spirits===
===Spirits===
Morgana appears as a part of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts [[spirit]], as well as his own independent spirit. Unlike the other Phantom Thieves, both spirits use the same stock artwork of Morgana. Either spirit is available through the [[Vault]] [[Shop]] or the {{b|DLC Spirits|mode}} board.
Morgana also appears as an Ace-class [[primary spirit]] and is featured on the Phantom Thieves of Hearts spirit in the ''Persona'' DLC Spirit Board.
 
In both spirits' battles, Morgana uses a {{SSBU|Pikachu}} puppet fighter and is fought on the [[Mementos]] stage.
 
Morgana is fought along a [[Giant]] {{SSBU|Incineroar}} puppet fighter representing Morgana's Persona, Zorro. During the battle, Incineroar starts off with an [[Ore Club]] and high winds are in effect, referencing Zorro's wind-based attacks. Also, Pikachu starts off with a [[Killing Edge]], referencing Morgana's sword weapon.
 
During the Phantom Thieves of Hearts spirit battle, Morgana is the first Phantom Thief to defeat before fighting Joker. During the battle, the Pikachu puppet fighter starts off with an Ore Club, further referencing Zorro's wind-based attacks.
 
====Primary spirit====
====Primary spirit====
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Kirby Morgana Sakurai illustration.jpg|Illustration of [[Kirby]] copying Morgana as drawn by [[Masahiro Sakurai]].
MorganaMobileVictoryScreenJoker.jpeg|The Morgana Mobile in Joker's victory screen.
MorganaMobileVictoryScreenJoker.jpeg|The Morgana Mobile in Joker's victory screen.
Morgana Joker Victory Screen Persona 4 Ultimate.jpg|Morgana jumping excitedly in Joker's victory screen.
Morgana Joker Victory Screen Persona 4 Ultimate.jpg|Morgana jumping excitedly in Joker's victory screen.
Morgana Mobile Mementoes.jpg|The Morgana Mobile's appearance in the background of Mementos.
Morgana Concussion Ultimate.jpg|Morgana's painful appearance in another one of Joker's victory screens.
Morgana Concussion Ultimate.jpg|Morgana's painful appearance in another one of Joker's victory screens.
File:Kirby Morgana Sakurai illustration.jpg|Illustration of [[Kirby]] copying Morgana as drawn by [[Masahiro Sakurai]].
Morganamobile Mementos.png|The Morgana Mobile's appearance in the background of Mementos.
Morgana TV Cameo.png|Morgana in the screen platform.
All Fighters from Fighters Pass Vol 1.jpg|Morgana alongside all the fighters in the 1st Fighters Pass.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==External links==
==External links==
*Article on the [https://megamitensei.fandom.com/wiki/Morgana Megami Tensei Wiki]
*Article on the [https://megatenwiki.com/wiki/Morgana Megami Tensei Wiki]
*Article on the [[dragalialostwiki:Mona|Dragalia Lost Wiki]]


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