PK Starstorm
Template:Infobox Final Smash PK Starstorm (ＰＫスターストーム, PK Starstorm) is the Final Smash of both Lucas and Ness in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and remains at least Ness's Final Smash in Super Smash Bros. 4.
Overview
The user yells "PK... STARSTORM!", summoning a rain of meteorites ("shooting stars") which pass through the stage striking any opponents in their way. The move differs slightly for the two characters who use it; Lucas' meteorites rain down in groups which point slightly inwards, dealing 14% damage each and knocking the opponent sideways. Conversely, Ness' shooting stars spread out individually in a fan-like shape, dealing 20% damage and knocking the opponent upward.
These differing properties, particularly the meteorites' direction of travel, favor Lucas's version on smaller stages while making Ness's version more effective on on larger ones. Due to the meteors' randomness there maybe times where they can be easily dodged or even avoided without having to move at all. Getting hit by even one meteor, though, is likely to cause the victim to be hit by many others, causing heavy damage and a likely K.O.
In Super Smash Bros. 4 Ness's PK Starstorm received notable changes: it no longer covers the whole stage, but consists in a fast stream of meteors which covers a small range and whose direction can be adjusted with the control stick/circle pad, similar to Aura Storm. While a powerful attack, though, its small horizontal range creates blind spots. The meteors now deal flame damage, and during the attack the PK Starstorm sound effect from EarthBound plays.
Description from the Instruction Booklet
| “ | Summon forth a shower of falling stars that delivers tons of damage to enemies. | ” |
| —Brawl's instruction manual | ||
| “ | Change the direction of the falling stars by moving left stick left and right. | ” |
| —SSB4's instruction manual (Wii U version) | ||
Trophies
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PK Starstorm (Ness) trophy
Ness as he calls down a host of damage-dealing stars in his Final Smash. Everyone on the screen must dodge like crazy to avoid getting hurt, but that's no easy task. This attack appeared in the Mother series, but it was Poo, not Ness, who wielded it. Perhaps Poo taught Ness the secret of the attack for use in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
: Super Smash Bros. Brawl
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PK Starstorm (Lucas) trophy
Lucas' Final Smash. He pulls a large group of stars from the sky and sends them smashing down among his enemies, causing damage to one and all. In Mother 3, this move was used by Lucas' traveling companion, Princess Kumatora. As Ness learned this move from Poo, Princess Kumatora taught Lucas when he learned he would appear in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
- : Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Origin
PK Starstorm (PSI Starstorm in North America) first appeared in EarthBound and later appeared in Mother 3. In both games, the move involved using the character's psychic power to send down "stars" on enemies. However, in both games, neither Ness nor Lucas learn the move, but was instead taught to Poo and Kumatora respectively. (Brawl explains the inconsistency in both Ness' and Lucas' PK Starstorm trophies, saying they were taught the moves by their friends specifically for Smash.) In the description for the move in EarthBound, it states that the move uses a method of "shaking off the stars". In EarthBound, PK Starstorm can deal between 270 to 900 damage. In Mother 3, the move can deal between 650 to 680 damage. Also, in both games, the move is impossible for any enemy to avoid. While PK Starstorm takes up the majority of the stage in Brawl, it is possible for opponents to avoid taking damage.
Gallery
Ness' PK Starstorm in Brawl.
Lucas's PK Starstorm in Brawl.
Ness' PK Starstorm in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
A close up of Ness in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Trivia
- PK Starstorm is one of the only Final Smashes shared by multiple characters, along with Landmaster, Triforce Slash, Critical Hit, and Light Arrow.
- PK Starstorm is the only Final Smash to change its function from Brawl to SSB4 while retaining its name.
