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|firstgame=''{{b|Metroid|game}}'' (1986) | |firstgame=''{{b|Metroid|game}}'' (1986) | ||
|games=''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]'' | |games=''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]'' | ||
|lastappearance= ''{{iw| | |lastappearance= ''{{iw|harddrop|Tetris 99}}'' (2021, cameo via update) | ||
|console= Nintendo Entertainment System (Famicom Disk System) | |console= Nintendo Entertainment System (Famicom Disk System) | ||
|species= Metroid | |species= Metroid | ||
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Metroids first appeared in ''{{b|Metroid|game}}'' as an enemy that played a crucial part in the game's storyline, and have appeared as enemies in every ''Metroid'' game since, with the exceptions of ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime Hunters}}'' and ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid Dread}}''. The creatures are a parasitic species that use their gigantic teeth to drain energy from their prey. They are resistant to most forms of standard weaponry, but are exceptionally weak to cold temperatures, so [[Samus]] can destroy them with her {{s|metroidwiki|Ice Beam}} or {{s|metroidwiki|Ice Missiles}}. If one grabs onto her, the only way for Samus to shake it off is to drop a {{b|bomb|Samus}} while in her {{s|metroidwiki|Morph Ball}} form, which deals damage and detaches it from her. Metroids are also known for their ability to adapt and grow in any environment; while most Metroids are seen as their jellyfish-like larval form, they become larger and more bestial as they develop, culminating in the draconian {{s|metroidwiki|Queen Metroid}}. | Metroids first appeared in ''{{b|Metroid|game}}'' as an enemy that played a crucial part in the game's storyline, and have appeared as enemies in every ''Metroid'' game since, with the exceptions of ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime Hunters}}'' and ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid Dread}}''. The creatures are a parasitic species that use their gigantic teeth to drain energy from their prey. They are resistant to most forms of standard weaponry, but are exceptionally weak to cold temperatures, so [[Samus]] can destroy them with her {{s|metroidwiki|Ice Beam}} or {{s|metroidwiki|Ice Missiles}}. If one grabs onto her, the only way for Samus to shake it off is to drop a {{b|bomb|Samus}} while in her {{s|metroidwiki|Morph Ball}} form, which deals damage and detaches it from her. Metroids are also known for their ability to adapt and grow in any environment; while most Metroids are seen as their jellyfish-like larval form, they become larger and more bestial as they develop, culminating in the draconian {{s|metroidwiki|Queen Metroid}}. | ||
Metroids were created by the {{s|metroidwiki|Chozo}} to prey on the {{s|metroidwiki|X Parasite}}s, and became native to the planet {{s|metroidwiki|SR388}}. The word "Metroid" means "ultimate warrior" in the in-universe Chozo language (the real-life etymology of the word is a portmanteau of "metro" and "android"<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20150518090556/http://www.selectbutton.net/archive/topic/5865</ref>) | Metroids were created by the {{s|metroidwiki|Chozo}} to prey on the {{s|metroidwiki|X Parasite}}s, and became native to the planet {{s|metroidwiki|SR388}}. The word "Metroid" means "ultimate warrior" in the in-universe Chozo language (the real-life etymology of the word is a portmanteau of "metro" and "android"<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20150518090556/http://www.selectbutton.net/archive/topic/5865</ref>). However, the Metroids' parasitic nature makes them a constant target for Samus's archenemies, the {{s|metroidwiki|Space Pirates}}. They introduced Metroids as invasive species to other planets, such as {{s|metroidwiki|Zebes}} and {{s|metroidwiki|Tallon IV}}. Samus was eventually commissioned by the {{s|metroidwiki|Galactic Federation}} to travel to SR388 and put them into extinction, although she spared [[metroidwiki:Metroid Hatchling|a single hatchling]] that imprinted on her. She returned this specimen to the {{s|metroidwiki|Ceres Space Colony}} for research, where it was subsequently stolen by [[Ridley]]. After his retreat to the Space Pirate base on Zebes, the hatchling was eventually killed by [[Mother Brain]], seemingly leading to the species' total extinction. | ||
However, Samus's actions caused the Metroids' natural prey, the X Parasites, to multiply and thrive once more. After being infected by an X Parasite, the Federation saved her life by injecting her with the {{s|metroidwiki|Vaccine "Metroid"}}, which was created using the hatchling's DNA. This procedure infused her with Metroid DNA, giving her characteristics such as immunity to X Parasites and a weakness to cold temperatures. During her mission at the infested {{s|metroidwiki|Biologic Space Labs Research Station}}, she discovered that the Galactic Federation had begun a Metroid breeding program. Upon this discovery, she set the ship on a collision course to SR388 and escaped, destroying the last remaining Metroids upon impact. Because of her Metroid-fused DNA, Samus herself is the last remnant of the Metroids, having become the "ultimate warrior" of the Chozo | However, Samus's actions caused the Metroids' natural prey, the X Parasites, to multiply and thrive once more. After being infected by an X Parasite, the Federation saved her life by injecting her with the {{s|metroidwiki|Vaccine "Metroid"}}, which was created using the hatchling's DNA. This procedure infused her with Metroid DNA, giving her characteristics such as immunity to X Parasites and a weakness to cold temperatures. During her mission at the infested {{s|metroidwiki|Biologic Space Labs Research Station}}, she discovered that the Galactic Federation had begun a Metroid breeding program. Upon this discovery, she set the ship on a collision course to SR388 and escaped, destroying the last remaining Metroids upon impact. Because of her Metroid-fused DNA, Samus herself is the last remnant of the Metroids, having become the "ultimate warrior" of the Chozo. | ||
In their ''Smash'' appearance, Metroids act the same as they do in the ''Metroid'' series, grabbing players and dealing damage. They can also phase through platforms, similar to Phazon Metroids in ''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''. The form most commonly depicted in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series is the Metroid larva, although other forms have made appearances in the series. The fully-matured Queen Metroid (using its appearance from ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid: Other M}}'') and Phazon-mutated [[List of SSBB trophies (Metroid series)#Metroid Prime (Core)|Metroid Prime]] have appeared as [[trophies]]; a {{s|metroidwiki|Tallon Metroid}} appears as a [[sticker]]; and [[Dark Samus]] (a reincarnated form of the Metroid Prime) is an Assist Trophy in ''SSB4'' and a fully playable character in ''Ultimate''. | In their ''Smash'' appearance, Metroids act the same as they do in the ''Metroid'' series, grabbing players and dealing damage. They can also phase through platforms, similar to Phazon Metroids in ''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''. The form most commonly depicted in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series is the Metroid larva, although other forms have made appearances in the series. The fully-matured Queen Metroid (using its appearance from ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid: Other M}}'') and Phazon-mutated [[List of SSBB trophies (Metroid series)#Metroid Prime (Core)|Metroid Prime]] have appeared as [[trophies]]; a {{s|metroidwiki|Tallon Metroid}} appears as a [[sticker]]; and [[Dark Samus]] (a reincarnated form of the Metroid Prime) is an Assist Trophy in ''SSB4'' and a fully playable character in ''Ultimate''. | ||
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ||
===Opening movie=== | ===Opening movie=== | ||
[[File:RidleyMeleeCameo.png|thumb|The baby Metroid's cameo appearance in the opening movie.]] | [[File:RidleyMeleeCameo.png|thumb|right|The baby Metroid's cameo appearance in the opening movie.]] | ||
The baby Metroid from ''Metroid II: Return of Samus'' makes a cameo appearance in the [[opening movie]] of ''Melee''. As a reference to the beginning of ''[[Super Metroid]]'', the Metroid is contained in a capsule held by [[Ridley]], who is fighting {{SSBM|Samus}} aboard the Ceres Space Station. | The baby Metroid from ''Metroid II: Return of Samus'' makes a cameo appearance in the [[opening movie]] of ''Melee''. As a reference to the beginning of ''[[Super Metroid]]'', the Metroid is contained in a capsule held by [[Ridley]], who is fighting {{SSBM|Samus}} aboard the Ceres Space Station. | ||
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===Stickers=== | ===Stickers=== | ||
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! Game | ! Game | ||
! Effect | ! Effect | ||
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| Metroid | | Metroid | ||
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*In ''Ultimate'', if {{SSBU|Yoshi}} is hit by the Metroid's attack during his double jump, he will sustain moderate horizontal knockback, while the attack usually deals no knockback. | *In ''Ultimate'', if {{SSBU|Yoshi}} is hit by the Metroid's attack during his double jump, he will sustain moderate horizontal knockback, while the attack usually deals no knockback. | ||
{{clr}} | {{clr}} | ||
{{AssistTrophies}} | {{AssistTrophies}} | ||
