Palutena's Guidance

Palutena's Guidance is Pit's Smash Taunt, performed on Palutena's Temple in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. When it is activated, a conversation is initiated about an opponent Pit is facing in the same fashion as Snake's Codec Conversations in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It was first announced in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza.

Origin

Pit having a conversation with Palutena in Kid Icarus: Uprising

Palutena's Guidance is based upon the conversations Pit would have with other characters throughout Kid Icarus: Uprising. The dialogue appears on either the bottom screen or the top screen, with gameplay happening on the top screen and character portraits appearing on the bottom screen. The conversations primarily involve Pit, Palutena, Viridi, Medusa, and Hades talking about the task at hand. Other characters (both friend and foe) can also participate in them, though many conversations end up going on tangents, or do not even relate to the task at all. Some conversations show up randomly and are dependent on what chapter and segment are being played, or even Pit's selected weapon.

In the Super Smash Bros. series

Pichu's Palutena's Guidance, specifically at the end.

The Smash Taunt can be activated by Pit on Palutena's Temple. During the match, the player must press the down taunt button for one frame. When this is done successfully, Pit will perform a crouching animation for five seconds, during which time he is immobile. As long as this animation completes without interruption, a conversation will begin. The Smash Taunt can only be done once per match, even if it was unsuccessful due to the animation's interruption. It also doesn't work on the Ω form nor Battlefield form of Palutena's Temple. If Stage Morph is on, the morph will be delayed until the conversation ends.

Pit's Smash Taunt references the various conversations that he could have with Palutena throughout Kid Icarus: Uprising; in addition to reusing the same artwork for the conversation boxes, the conversations feature the game's light-hearted, comical tone, complete with occasional points where the topic becomes irrelevant or the two break the fourth wall.

In addition to Palutena and Pit, Kid Icarus character Viridi appears in several of the conversations, also utilizing her artwork from Kid Icarus Uprising. Dark Pit also appears in a handful of conversations, namely the ones about himself, the Ice Climbers, and Wolf. In Wii U, Chrom joins in on the conversation regarding Robin, using his portrait from Fire Emblem Awakening. In Ultimate, Alucard makes a cameo during Richter's conversation, using his portrait from Symphony of the Night, and having an echo effect on his voice similar to the one heard in the same game.

In Ultimate, the Smash Taunt returns with a few significant reworks. New conversations were provided for characters that were absent in the base roster of Super Smash Bros. 4, including the game's DLC characters. The majority of conversations were re-purposed from the previous game for most of the veterans, but six receive new conversations: Link, Zelda, Sheik and Ganondorf (all who are based on different incarnations of the characters throughout The Legend of Zelda franchise), Ike (due to the return of his Path of Radiance appearance), and Robin (due to Chrom's inclusion as a separate playable character and consequently receiving his own conversation, as Robin's previous conversation alluded to the fact that he had no such status). Hynden Walch does not return as Viridi's voice actor; instead, Dayci Brookshire is the voice of Viridi, who re-recorded the dialogue used in SSB4 alongside providing new dialogue.

Voices

• Pit / Dark Pit: Antony Del Rio (English), Minami Takayama (Japanese)
• Palutena: Brandy Kopp (English), Aya Hisakawa (Japanese)
• Viridi: Hynden Walch (English, SSB4), Dayci Brookshire (English, Ultimate), Makiko Ohmoto (Japanese)
• Chrom: Matthew Mercer (English), Tomokazu Sugita (Japanese)
• Alucard: Yuri Lowenthal (English), Ryōtarō Ōkiayu (Japanese)

Conversations (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U)

Bowser

Pit: When I think of Bowser, I always picture him deep in his castle, steeling himself for a fight.

Viridi: Or, you know, playing golf or racing a go-kart.

Pit: He's looking pretty aggro today. Must be because he's in a fighting game.

Viridi: When Mario first fought Bowser, I hear he had to use an axe to chop down a rope bridge and drop the big guy.

Palutena: It all sounds like something from an 8-bit action movie!

Pit: I won't lie. I'm a little scared.

Palutena: Don't be. Bowser may be powerful, but he also leaves big openings. Fight smart and look for chances to counterattack.

Regional differences: In the Japanese version, Viridi comments "growing bigger seems like a trend for [Bowser]", reflecting how Bowser frequently transforms into Giant Bowser in recent Mario games.

Bowser Jr.

Pit: Is that Bowser Jr.?

Viridi: Yes. He's the heir to the Koopa throne.

Palutena: I wonder if his father bought him that Junior Clown Car. It's decked out with all sorts of bells and whistles.

Pit: Hey, I just thought of an even better name for it. How about...the Shellicopter?!

Viridi: ...Needless to say, the Junior Clown Car is one tricky vehicle.

Palutena: It's immune to many attacks, so strike when Bowser Jr. is exposed.

Viridi: So what you're saying is to hit him from above, right?

Koopalings

Palutena: That's one of the Koopalings, [name of Koopaling]./That's one of Bowser's Minions, [name of Bowser's Minion].

Pit: Hmm. The resemblance to Bowser Jr. is strong.

Palutena: That Koopa Clown Car is the mass-produced type.

Pit: I guess as heir to the throne, Bowser Jr. would get preferential treatment.

Viridi: The relationship between Bowser and the Koopalings is a real mystery./The relationship between Bowser and these Minions is a real mystery.

Pit: I kind of feel bad for them. /I kinda feel bad for them.

Palutena: That's sweet of you but not very conducive to taking them down, Pit.

Notes:

• Although the exact same voice clip is used for Pit's line about feeling bad for the Koopalings in both versions, the text either says 'kind of' or 'kinda', depending on which version is played.
• Viridi's remarks about the mysterious relationship between Bowser and the Koopalings refers to Nintendo's changing stance on the characters. The Koopalings were initially referred to as Bowser's children in Super Mario Bros. 3, but this background was later discarded and the Koopalings are currently classified as captains of his army.
• In Ultimate, the conversation uses the one seen in the NTSC version of for Wii U across all English versions, since the term "Koopalings" has officially been used for PAL regions in recent Mario games starting with Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam.

Captain Falcon

Pit: Whoa... It's Captain Falcon!

Viridi: Oh, he's a captain! What ship does he command?

Pit: I think he's more like a pilot or something.

Viridi: All these fighters have tons of skill and experience, but you can still hold your own. If we brought vehicles into the picture, though, that would be a totally different story.

Pit: Good thing that's not the case. I'd be no match for an F-Zero machine or an Arwing.

Viridi: Plus, those G-Diffuser systems are terrible for the environment.

Pit: Uh, you sure know a lot about space machinery. For being the goddess of nature and all.

Palutena: Anyway, if you're near Captain Falcon, watch out for his jump-and-Falcon Punch combo.

Note: The G-Diffuser system (short for "Gravity Diffuser") is the anti-gravity device that allows F-Zero machines to float off of the surface of the racetracks. The same technology is used for Arwings, Landmasters, and other vehicles seen in the Star Fox series; it is regularly implied that the two series are set in the same universe.

Charizard

Viridi: Oh, wow! It's Charizard! Just look at those majestic wings!

Pit: Those wings might be majestic to look at, but they don't help much in the flying or gliding department.

Palutena: A little short in the flight department? That sounds like a familiar predicament.

Pit: I have no idea what you're talking about.

Viridi: Oh, Pit, denial doesn't look good on you. At least Charizard can use its wings for attacking.

Pit: And I can use my wings to fly! ...When Lady Palutena grants me the power of flight, that is.

Palutena: You know, I've always wondered if the power of flight would work anywhere besides your wings. Like your hair, for instance.

Pit: That's not funny! I'd go bald!

Palutena: But I digress. Charizard has another attack, called Flare Blitz. It's powerful but dangerous, even to Charizard. Either way, dodge the attack and keep your distance while waiting for your chance to strike back.

Note: Pit and Palutena mentioning Charizard being "short in the flight department" references the removal of the gliding mechanic previously present in Brawl. It also may refer to how Charizard was originally incapable of learning the move Fly in Pokémon Red and Green. However, according to the Pokédex, a Charizard is capable of flying to an altitude of up to 4,600 feet / 1,400 meters, and has been able to learn Fly as of Pokémon Yellow, making this statement largely incorrect, at least outside of the context of Smash.

Dark Pit

Pit: Hey! It's Pittoo!

Dark Pit: Will you quit calling me that?!

Palutena: Now where did you disappear to after the fight with Hades?

Viridi: Actually, Dark Pit works for me now. He's an officer in the Forces of Nature.

Palutena: What?!

Pit: No way!

Viridi: Just because we fought together once doesn't mean we're all buddy-buddy now. In fact, the Lightning Chariot and Phosphora are also both under my command. The battle isn't over yet!

Dark Pit: Viridi's interests and mine just happen to overlap, so for this fight, I'll be happy to launch you into the stratosphere!

Palutena: Your powers are perfectly matched here.

Viridi: It all comes down to skill!

Note: While Dark Pit and the Lightning Chariot are new recruits for Viridi, Phosphora was already aligned with the Forces of Nature in Kid Icarus: Uprising. This is likely a mistranslation from the Japanese script, where Viridi mentions that the Lightning Chariot was confiscated by Phosphora.

Diddy Kong

Pit: Oh, look! It's Diddy Kong.

Viridi: He's Donkey Kong's little buddy.

Pit: Wonder if he'd let me win for a banana.

Palutena: Don't underestimate him just because he's a monkey. He's faster and stronger than any human.

Pit: As long as he can't fly, I'm good.

Palutena: He can't fly, but he does have a Peanut Popgun and an inexhaustible supply of peanuts to shoot at you.

Pit: So? I love peanuts!

Palutena: Not when they're pelting you in the face.

Pit: I don't know. Still sounds pretty good to me.

Viridi: Oh, Pit! What WON'T you do for a snack?

Palutena: Fighting does take strength.

Viridi: Anyway, if you can hit Diddy Kong at just the right angle, he'll drop his Rocketbarrel Pack.

Palutena: However, it explodes when it lands on the ground, so watch out.

Donkey Kong

Pit: Looks like it's me versus DK.

Palutena: His arms are like tree trunks, so his attacks are incredibly powerful. Given his size, he also moves quite quickly. Combine that speed and power with his long reach, and you've got an opponent who's good at almost everything!

Pit: Yeah...except for dressing himself. That necktie really doesn't leave much to the imagination.

Palutena: True, but it is his signature look. It's probably best not to mention it.

Viridi: Yeah, you wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of one of his Giant Punches or smash attacks! When he attacks you, don't use your shield. Just get out of the way, and then counterattack.

Palutena: And watch where you come in for a landing!

Dr. Mario

Pit: I don't think that's a real doctor.

Palutena: I wouldn't be so sure. He delivers crushing blows, so he must be very knowledgeable about anatomy.

Viridi: He's a quack. I hear he treats viruses by randomly throwing medication at them. Doesn't seem very safe.

Pit: I'm so glad Skyworld doesn't have checkups.

Palutena: Dr. Mario is slower than the regular Mario, but he's also more powerful. Don't get sent to the emergency room! You don't know what kind of treatment you'll get.

Duck Hunt

Pit: I don't want to fight that cute dog!

Palutena: Oh, you won't. You'll be fighting the dog AND the duck.

Pit: So...if I win...is duck on the menu for dinner?!

Palutena: Let's take things one step at a time, Pit. These two may seem like a duo, but they're actually a trio! Together, they're known as "Duck Hunt." /Let's take things one step at a time, Pit. These two might be called the Duck Hunt Duo, but in some ways, it's kind of like they're a trio.

Pit: So where's the third team member? /What?! You mean it's three on one?!

Palutena: Listen, just be careful. You could get shot out of nowhere.

Pit: A mysterious sharpshooter, eh? Well, that does make things more exciting!

Note: As Duck Hunt is known as "Duck Hunt Duo" in the PAL versions, Palutena's lines about Duck Hunt's teaming and name are merged in the PAL version. On a related note, the PAL version of Pit's third line more closely matches the original Japanese version.

Regional difference: In the Japanese version, Palutena remarks about Duck Hunt's name in the first line rather than in the middle of the conversation. Pit then notes how the duck, who is the subject of hunting in Duck Hunt's original game, is riding on the dog, which reminds him of a Japanese saying "a duck comes bearing bunching onions", meaning "something surprising but convenient".

Falco

Palutena: Do you know who this is, Pit?

Pit: Falco Lombardi! Ace pilot on the Star Fox team! Great jumper!

Palutena: ...Exactly. Captain Falcon's already got the falcon motif. Falco looks more like a pheasant to me.

Pit: Mmm, sounds delicious.

Viridi: If I were you, I'd keep your voice down. If he hears you, he'll make you eat his boots.

Palutena: Falco used to be the leader of a galactic gang, so you can expect him to be good in a fight.

Pit: I'm starting to freak out here. I mean, this guy is famous throughout the entire galaxy!

Palutena: Watch out for long-range attacks like his Reflector shot and Blaster.

Viridi: You'll see he's quick on the draw.

Fox

Pit: Got any tips for fighting Fox?

Palutena: Fox McCloud is the leader of the mercenary flight team Star Fox. His trademark is incredible speed.

Pit: "It's about time you showed up, Fox!"

Viridi: That was a terrible General Pepper, Pit.

Palutena: You should be wary of his Blaster too.

Pit: (as Peppy Hare) "Everybody, stay alert!"

Palutena: Focus, Pit. You might think Fox's Blaster doesn't hurt all that much and ignore it, but you'll soon find out you've taken lots of damage.

Pit: (as himself) Sorry—I'm back. OK, I'll just reflect his shots with my Guardian Orbitars!

Palutena: I figured you'd say that.

Pit: Huh? Is that...not what I should do?

Palutena: Like I said, he's quick on his feet, so there's no telling when he'll suddenly rush in and grab you. You've got to watch your back constantly when Fox is around.

Pit: (as Peppy) "DO A BARREL ROLL!"

Ganondorf

Pit: This Ganondorf guy definitely has the evil look down pat.

Palutena: He can sometimes take another form. As Ganon, he's known as the King of Porkness.

Viridi: It's ACTUALLY the King of Darkness. He's brought Hyrule to the brink of ruin more times than I can count.

Palutena: Hmm. My Archvillain Database doesn't bring up anything about his past.

Pit: Wow, I didn't know you had that app.

Palutena: Hee hee. A goddess must preserve some sense of mystery.

Pit: Huh?

Viridi: One thing you should know, Pit, is that there are many different Ganons.

Palutena: Just like there are multiple Links and Zeldas.

Viridi: But don't let that confuse you. I've spent years studying Ganon canon.

Palutena: Remember, Ganondorf is as heavy as he is powerful. Use that to your advantage.

Note: Viridi's statement that there are many different Ganons is only partially correct. While there have been various different Links and Zeldas throughout the series, there have only been two different Ganons: one that has remained the same individual across the series' diverging timelines while appearing in either his Gerudo form or his demonic form, and another that appears exclusively in The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures hundreds of years after the previous Ganon's death in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. It may implicitly be referring to the individual versions of Ganon from said diverging timelines, whose characters differ based on the events that occur in their respective timelines. Regardless, this inaccuracy is addressed in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate version of the conversation; Viridi mentions that Ganondorf is the same individual reincarnated over time.

Greninja

Pit: What is that? Some kind of ninja frog?

Palutena: That's the Pokémon Greninja. Its strengths are agility and speed. What looks like a scarf is actually its tongue.

Viridi: As a defensive measure, I suggest rubbing spicy peppers all over yourself.

Pit: How can Greninja taste anything with its tongue hanging out like that?

Palutena: It could be one of those rare ninjas that just eats very slowly.

Pit: What?! But that just makes no sense! ...Anyway, just tell me how to win!

Palutena: Greninja creates throwing stars out of compressed water and unleashes them at high speed. This attack is called Water Shuriken. If Greninja starts to charge its Water Shuriken, be prepared to reflect it back!

Ike

Pit: Does Ike look a little different to you? A little...tougher?

Palutena: Hmm...

Pit: His clothes look different, and his sword looks even more menacing.

Palutena: Yes, I suppose you're right.

Pit: And he definitely hasn't aged well.

Palutena: Well, compared to gods and angels like us, Ike is just a baby.

Viridi: I don't know how old you are, Pit, but you don't look like you've grown at all.

Pit: Oh, like you're one to talk! How old are you, anyway? Ten?

Viridi: A goddess never reveals her age, Pit.

Palutena: Break it up, you two. Back to Ike. He has a powerful side smash that he will send you flying, but that's also his weakness.

Viridi: He's very vulnerable at that time, so dodge it and strike back!

Pit: I claim this victory in the name of Skyworld! SKYWORLD! SKYWORLD!

Viridi: YEAH! SKYWORLD! SKYWORLD! SKYWORLD! SKYWORLD!

Regional differences: In the Japanese version, Pit says that Ike "still looks young" rather than "hasn't aged well". Additionally, Pit and Viridi mimic Ike's yells when performing Aether at the end.

Jigglypuff

Pit: That's Jigglypuff, the Balloon Pokémon.

Viridi: Look at the way it floats! It must be light as air.

Palutena: Don't let its cuddly appearance fool you. It's one of the most aerodynamic fighters out there. And it has a deadly attack called Rest. When Jigglypuff lands the move, the effects can be devastating.

Viridi: However, that move does render Jigglypuff vulnerable for a short period of time afterward.

Palutena: So when you see Jigglypuff start to fall asleep, that's your cue to move in for the kill.

Pit: Gotcha. I'll be sure to keep an eye out for when it nods off.

King Dedede

Pit: Who's this, Lady Palutena?

Palutena: That's King Dedede.

Pit: So what do I need to know about him?

Palutena: He's a heavyweight and has the ability to fly. And his hammer attack is no joke. But every fighter has a weakness. For example, when King Dedede throws a spiky Gordo, you can hit it right back at him. If you can eliminate him by reflecting the Gordo, that will count as your KO.

Pit: Uh... what's a KO?

Palutena: ...Good luck, Pit.

Regional differences: The entire conversation is heavily altered from the Japanese version: when Pit and Palutena see King Dedede, Palutena utters "Dehh dehh dehh dehh dehh," much to Pit's confusion. At the end, Pit enthusiastically comments that he will attempt to deflect the Gordos, rather than questioning what a KO is.

Kirby

Pit: It's always easy to pick Kirby out of a crowd.

Viridi: Aww! He's so squishy and adorable!

Palutena: True, but he's still a formidable foe.

Pit: He's got all kinds of moves, and he's top notch at recovering! Does this guy have ANY weaknesses?

Viridi: Just what you'd expect: his weight. Or rather, his lack of weight.

Pit: So, it shouldn't be hard to send him flying, huh?

Palutena: Right. The question is how to do that.

Viridi: Oh, that part's easy. Just keep whaling on him. Then we'll see who's stronger: that little puffball... or Kirby!

Regional differences: In the Japanese version, Viridi derisively comments Kirby has "a simple shape as always" at the beginning.

Link

Pit: Of all the fighters, Link is the one I most want to take down!

Palutena: Oh? Why's that?

Pit: We were born around the same time, and we both use a bow. He's totally ripping off my style.

Viridi: Puh-lease! Comparing Link to you is like comparing a star to a campfire.

Pit: What?!

Viridi: Just look at those chiseled features! His cheekbones could seriously cut glass.

Pit: Uh, earth to Viridi!

Viridi: Oh, I'm only kidding. The goddess of nature would never be interested in some hairless monkey!

Palutena: Oh, humans aren't all that bad. I could introduce you to him, if you'd like.

Viridi: Hmph. If you insist.

Palutena: Back to the fight at hand. Pit, you can reflect Link's projectile attacks using your Guardian Orbitars.

Viridi: Just watch out for his dreamy Clawshot!

Note: This conversation references the fact that both Kid Icarus and The Legend of Zelda were released in 1986 in Japan. Pit's confusion with Viridi's remarks references Kid Icarus: Uprising, where she openly expresses distaste for the human race due to their destructive effect on the ecosystems around them.

Regional differences: In the Japanese version, Viridi has an additional line of dialogue where she dreamily calls out Link's name, calling him "Link-sama". She also angrily tells Palutena to "mind her own business" when she offers to introduce Viridi to Link instead of saying "if you insist".

Little Mac

Pit: This guy looks ready to fight!

Viridi: That's Little Mac. As a boxer, fighting is sort of his thing. No one can match his strength on the ground, but in an aerial battle, he's helpless.

Palutena: So you want to get him in the air, and keep him from landing.

Viridi: He has a power meter that, once full, lets him unleash a lethal attack.

Pit: He seems tiny, though...

Viridi: Maybe that's why he's LITTLE Mac. But even with his small stature, he's triumphed over many heavyweight boxers. Pretty impressive for a puny HUMAN.

Pit: Bring it on! The stronger the opponent, the more interesting the fight!

Viridi: That's the spirit!

Pit: Uh, I can keep using my weapons, right?

Viridi: Ugh! Yes...

Lucario

Viridi: What the heck is that?!

Pit: Oh, that's Lucario. What about it?

Viridi: I've never seen a creature with a life force like that! It's like a current of water. Or a whirlpool!

Palutena: Oh, you mean Lucario's Aura.

Viridi: Aura?

Palutena: Lucario can sense the life force—or Aura—emanating from all living things. As Lucario takes more damage, its own Aura grows stronger.

Viridi: Ingenious! Lucario sounds like a perfect fit for the Forces of Nature.

Pit: We need to focus on the fight at hand.

Viridi: You focus on the fight at hand. I gotta catch my new recruit.

Pit: No! Stop!

Palutena: Pit, a wounded Lucario is stronger than it looks. Be extra careful when it's taken lots of damage.

Lucina

Pit: That lady's moves are awfully similar to Marth's.

Palutena: That's Lucina. She used to introduce herself as Marth, so certain similarities seem inevitable.

Pit: What? She stole someone else's identity?

Viridi: Well, it wasn't quite like that.

Palutena: Marth had become a legend by her time—the Hero King. So Lucina took that name to bolster the morale of her own army. Think of it as a symbol of hope in the depths of despair.

Pit: That's pretty deep.

Viridi: You can't tell by looking at her, but I hear she's got a great sense of humor.

Pit: I'll try cracking a few jokes and see if that softens her up.

Palutena: The tip of her blade doesn't deal as much damage as Marth's. But her attacks are more balanced, even if they're not tremendously powerful.

Note: The tone of Viridi's last line suggests sarcasm; she may be referencing how Lucina demonstrates a strange sense of humor in Fire Emblem Awakening, with other characters commenting on the contrast with her stern personality. On a related note, her official profile states that she is "the least likely to get a joke".

Luigi

Pit: Look! It's Luigi!

Viridi: Always a bridesmaid, never a bride.

Pit: Aw, don't say that. After all, he even had his own year.

Viridi: I don't remember that. Though I suppose if he's number two out of all these fighters, that's actually pretty good.

Pit: His attacks are no joke.

Viridi: You're right. Have you seen his Super Jump Punch and Green Missile? In some ways, he might even be stronger than his brother. Too bad about that unfortunate L on his forehead...

Pit: I'm sure that stands for winner.

Note: This conversation references The Year of Luigi, a promotional advertising campaign in 2013 where Nintendo celebrated Luigi's 30th anniversary since his debut in Mario Bros. The part where Pit remarks the L stands for "winner" is a reference to people thinking the L stands for "loser", which was later referenced in the description for Luigi's outfit in Super Mario Odyssey.

Regional differences:

• In the Japanese version, Viridi describes Luigi as the "eternal second place", a phrase originating from his unlock notice in the Japanese version of Smash 64; it was also present in his Melee trophy, and said by Colonel Roy Campbell in the Japanese version of Snake's codec conversation regarding Luigi. These instances are localized in English as "eternal understudy" (for the first two) and "King of Second Bananas" respectively. Pit replies Luigi's title should be "Green Popular Guy", which originates from Melee (translated as "the man in green" in his unlock notice, and "lean, green, mean machine" in his trophy) and is also used for Luigi's Japanese Boxing Ring title.
• In the Italian version, Viridi comments the L on Luigi's cap stands for "lumaca" (an Italian idiom for "slowpoke", literally "snail"), with Pit replying it stands for "Luigi".

Mario

Palutena: You know who this guy is, don't you, Pit?

Pit: Of course I do! It's Mario!

Palutena: He was your first ally in the fight against the Subspace Army. What you may not know is that he's actually quite famous. There aren't many people who don't know who Mario is.

Pit: Man, I don't know whether to fight him or ask him for his autograph.

Palutena: Fight first, fanboy later.

Pit: Oh, do you think he'll sign my wings?!

Note: Palutena's remarks about Mario being Pit's first ally is a reference to Brawl's Subspace Emissary. Upon being sent out by Palutena to take down the Subspace Army, Pit encounters Mario's trophy in the clouds. Additionally, the earlier half of this taunt bears a striking similarity to that of Snake's codec conversation regarding Mario in the previous game. Furthermore, the Japanese version's entire conversation is nearly identical to Snake's conversation, with Palutena commenting having a match with Mario is a "once-in-a-lifetime chance" and telling Pit to not to regret it, much like Colonel Roy Campbell in said conversation.

Marth

Pit: Get a load of Mr. Fancy Pants here.

Viridi: Is that jealousy I detect in your voice, Pit?

Pit: Why would I be jealous of Marth?

Viridi: Well, he's a prince, for starters. A handsome prince. And you're just—

Palutena: Anyway, Prince Marth's most dangerous attack comes from the tip of his sword. Avoid his blade when you're at midrange.

Pit: So I should either attack him from a distance, or get up close and personal.

Palutena: He's got a counter as well, so be on guard when you go hand to hand. If you're attacking from afar, use items to improve your chances.

Mega Man

Viridi: Hey, look! It's Mega Man!

Pit: Is that really him? It is really him! WOW!

Viridi: I hope he busts out his Mega Buster!

Pit: I wanna see his Charge Shot!

Palutena: Flame Blast!

Viridi: Leaf Shield!

Pit: Rush Coil!

Palutena: Metal Blade!

Viridi: Spark Shock!

Pit: Air Shooter!

Palutena: Crash Bomber!

Viridi: Slash Claw!

Pit: Flame Sword!

Pit, Palutena, and Viridi: HARD KNUCKLE!

Note: Unlike most other conversations, Mega Man's guidance directly lists out the majority of his moveset in Smash Bros., which are all special weapons gained from the Robot Masters in the original Mega Man games. This is also the only conversation to have all three character portraits on screen at once.

Meta Knight

Pit: I wonder what Meta Knight looks like under that mask.

Viridi: Apparently quite similar to Kirby.

Pit: If he took off his mask, could he inhale things too?

Viridi: Maybe. And maybe he has Kirby's Copy Ability as well.

Pit: So if a maskless Meta Knight copied a masked Meta Knight...

Viridi: Well, then he'd just be back where he started.

Palutena: Anyway, be careful of his quick blade and his spinning attacks. They don't have a lot of power, so use your shield until you see an opening.

Note: The conversation references how Meta Knight strongly resembles Kirby underneath his mask, which is only revealed when it shatters upon his defeat.

Mii Brawler

Pit: Tell me about this fighter.

Palutena: Here we have a Mii Brawler.

Pit: This fight's gonna be really easy if my opponent's unarmed.

Viridi: Listen to Mr. Tough Guy here! That's pretty presumptuous to think that this fight's already in the bag!

Pit: Oh, like you're one to talk about looking down on others.

Palutena: But Viridi's right. You can't underestimate this foe. The Mii Brawler is far from being "unarmed." Those fists are weapons in and of themselves. They pack a real punch, so you should watch out for even straightforward moves like the side smash.

Pit: OK, OK. No talking trash about any of my opponents. At least not until after the fight!

Mii Gunner

Pit: That gear looks like it belongs to Mega Man.

Palutena: Or maybe Samus.

Viridi: Wrong and wrong. That's a Mii Gunner. All of them carry arm cannons and backpacks.

Palutena: That backpack looks heavy, but that's because it's filled with different types of ammunition.

Viridi: How do Mii Gunners choose which type of ammo to shoot?

Palutena: There's a motion-controlled trigger in the arm cannon.

Pit: So the stance they take when firing tells me where they're aiming!

Viridi: Motion control... That's downright REVOLUTIONARY! We should patent that.

Palutena: Hmph. Sounds like the goddess of nature has turned into the goddess of commerce.

Note: Viridi's last line is a reference to the Wii Remote and to how the Wii console was originally codenamed "Revolution".

Mii Swordfighter

Pit: Uhh... What do we have here?

Viridi: That's a Mii Swordfighter, Pit. As a general rule of thumb, you should take armed opponents seriously. Which really isn't easy in this case. That Mii is awfully funny looking.

Pit: No arguments there.

Viridi: But Miis are full of special moves, so it's essential to figure out what they're capable of quickly. They often have some unexpected techniques too. If you get careless, you may find yourself in big trouble.

Notes:

• Viridi saying that "Miis are full of special moves" and "it's essential to figure out what they're capable of quickly" in her last line is a reference to how Mii Fighters' special moves can be customized.
• When she says, "That Mii is awfully funny looking," she references how the Miis' appearance can be changed while creating them, possibly leading to weird-looking Miis being created.

Mr. Game & Watch

Pit: Hey, it's a Shadow Bug!

Palutena: No, that's just Mr. Game & Watch.

Viridi: Watch out for number nine, Pit.

Pit: Uh, what are you talking about?

Palutena: Mr. Game & Watch's Judge attack displays random numbers. And when it displays "9," the attack is devastating.

Viridi: Getting hit with a nine will knock out any fighter with a single strike, no matter who it is. When his back is against the wall, Mr. Game & Watch might try his luck with a Judge attack.

Pit: Leaving victory up to luck doesn't seem like the best strategy.

Palutena: Well, luck is part of every victory.

Viridi: So you'd better watch yourself, Pit.

Note: Pit references the Shadow Bugs from Brawl's Subspace Emissary as a nod to Mr. Game & Watch's role in the mode; according to Masahiro Sakurai, the Shadow Bugs are a mysterious substance that can be extracted from Mr. Game & Watch, which allowed Tabuu to create a majority of the members of the Subspace Army. Despite what Viridi says, a Judge with 9 does not actually cause a true one-hit KO, but its knockback and damage are still high enough to KO reliably at around 10%.

Ness

Pit: I'm picking up on some weird kind of energy here.

Palutena: What you feel is Ness's PSI.

Pit: What's PSI?

Palutena: It's a general term for supernatural abilities.

Pit: Supernatural?! Isn't that pretty unscientific?

Palutena: Said the angel to the goddess.

Pit: What are you getting at?

Palutena: Pit, we're having this conversation via telepathy. Meanwhile, the power of flight is a type of psychokinesis, and I see you from the heavens using clairvoyance. Finally, I call you back from the battlefield with something akin to teleportation.

Pit: And believe me, I truly appreciate all that...stuff...you do...with things...

Palutena: Anyway, if Ness tries to recover via PK Thunder and you reflect it, that will really ruin his day. Give it a try when you get a chance!

Olimar/Alph

Pit: Oh, it's that explorer guy.

Palutena: Did you know that Pikmin are named after Pikpik carrots, a vegetable native to Hocotate?

Pit: Huh. Guess you learn something new every day.

Viridi: Enough with the pointless fun facts. Let's talk fighting strategy. Here's what I know about those Pikmin. Red Pikmin are strong! Yellow Pikmin fly high! Blue Pikmin have the mightiest throw! White Pikmin are fastest! Purple Pikmin are heavy and the most powerful! Be sure you remember all this, Pit.

Pit: Uh, right.

Palutena: There are also Winged Pikmin that don't attack you. Numerous Pikmin will weigh down the Winged Pikmin. And that's when you should attack!

Notes:

• The conversations about Olimar and Alph are identical, hence Pit not referring to them by name. Alph is the only alternate character (that isn't a simple gender swap) whose Guidance conversation isn't different from the main character's.
• Like how Snake's codec about Olimar has Mei Ling verbally reference "Ai no Uta," Viridi listing all of the Pikmin's attributes in order may be a reference to "Tane no Uta," which does the same thing in its lyrics (though Viridi does not directly quote it).

Pac-Man

Pit: Wakka wakka wakka wakka wakka.

Palutena: Yes, that's PAC-MAN. He was born in 1980, which means he's one year older than Mario.

Pit: Ohhh! Another industry veteran!

Palutena: His most famous form is shaped like a pizza missing one slice. He has several attacks in this form.

Pit: But the main thing is to avoid him taking a bite out of me.

Palutena: Yes, especially with those wings of yours.

Pit: What do you mean?

Palutena: I bet they'd taste great with a little barbecue sauce.

Pit: OK, enough about that!

Note: Pit's initial comment is a reference to the sound Pac-Man makes while eating dots, which is commonly associated with the character. Palutena's talk about Pit's wings is an allusion to Chapter 2 of Kid Icarus: Uprising, in which Palutena speculates on the tastiness of barbecued angel wings while he flies through a lightning storm.

Regional differences: In the Japanese version, Pit comments on Pac-Man's similarity to Kirby at the beginning, rather than mimicking his chomping.

Palutena

Pit: Wait a minute! Lady Palutena, you're fighting me?

Palutena: Don't sound so dismayed. Think of it more as a sporting event and less as...a massacre.

Pit: I really don't want to hurt you...

Viridi: That's awfully presumptuous of you, Pit!

Pit: Please! I know better than anyone else what Lady Palutena's capable of. After all, I fought her once before.

Palutena: Good luck, Pit. You're gonna need it. Of course, I won't be giving you any hints during this battle. And no powers or centurions, either!

Note: Pit saying that he has fought Palutena before references Chapter 20 of Kid Icarus: Uprising, where he is tasked with defeating Palutena after she is possessed by the Chaos Kin. The ending of the conversation references not only Pit's Smash Taunt, but also Palutena's role in Brawl; as part of Pit's previous Final Smash, Palutena's Army, Palutena would summon multiple centurions to attack Pit's opponents. However, Pit can still use the Power of Flight despite that being granted by Palutena.

Peach

Pit: Oh, it's Princess Peach!

Viridi: Guess she's taking a break from being kidnapped.

Pit: I'm so glad we never have to worry about Lady Palutena. She can take care of herself.

Viridi: Really? Wasn't she imprisoned by Medusa for a bit there?

Pit: That hardly counts. After all, we were just freshmen back then. That would never happen now that we're more experienced!

Viridi: Peach has been in plenty of scrapes herself, so she ought to be quite experienced. And yet she never learns. Sometimes I wonder if she just lets herself get kidnapped for fun.

Palutena: I don't know about that. It seems like tossing vegetables is more her idea of fun. She'll pelt you with them the entire match if you don't watch it. But she can't reload when she's jumping, so keep your eye on what she's up to.

Note: Viridi's remark about Palutena being imprisoned is a reference to the original Kid Icarus game. Much like Princess Peach, Palutena was the damsel in distress that Pit had to rescue at the end of his journey.

Pikachu

Viridi: Aw, look at that cute little guy.

Pit: It's a Pokémon!

Palutena: And not just any Pokémon!

Viridi: Actually, that Pokémon is called a Pikachu. Pikachu evolves from Pichu. And when a Pikachu is fully evolved, it becomes a Raichu.

Palutena: It's quite rare for a Pokémon to be more famous in its middle stage than its final evolution.

Viridi: True, but Pikachu is a special case. I mean, it's the most famous of all the Pokémon.

Pit: Uh, excuse me! Hello?

Palutena: What is it, Pit?

Pit: I hate to interrupt your musings on Pokémon, but I could really use some Smash Bros. help right about now!

Palutena: Oh, right. I forgot where we were. OK, here's a tip: dodge Pikachu's Thunder, and then counterattack.

Viridi: You can also zap Pikachu by reflecting its Thunder back at itself! And nothing is more satisfying than that!

Pit

Pit: Wait a sec! Is that...me?

Palutena: It certainly appears to be the case.

Pit: You're awfully calm about this, Lady Palutena!

Palutena: Well, we've been through a similar situation in the past. Don't you recall?

Pit: Yeah, but it's still freaky. It's like looking through a twisted mirror! That reminds me. You know how Dark Pit came from a mirror? Then why doesn't he move left when I move right, and vice versa?

Palutena: Beats me.

Pit: But you're supposed to know everything! Don't you have an all-seeing eye and an all-knowing brain and all that?

Palutena: My all-seeing eye sees you getting hit.

Pit: Oh, man, really?

Palutena: I'm sure the true Pit would triumph over any doppelgänger. So I guess now we'll see if you're the real deal!

Pit: I meant to ask you about one more thing. Have you noticed that I can kind of fly on my own a bit?

Palutena: Actually, it's called jumping, Pit. Sorry to be the one to break it to you.

R.O.B.

Palutena: Look at that cute little robot!

Pit: R.O.B. isn't a very creative name for a robot.

Palutena: I think it has a certain ring to it.

Pit: No way! Any name is better than R.O.B.! Like, hmm... How about Mr. HVC-012?

Palutena: That doesn't exactly roll off the tongue...

Pit: How about Robobuddy, Third Edition?

Palutena: And what happened to the first two editions?

Pit: Oh, good point. How about Zzzrt...Blaaat...Tron?

Palutena: Let's just keep things simple by calling him R.O.B.

Viridi: The light on its head shows you the strength of the laser it's about to fire. The moment you forget about it, it'll unleash its laser at maximum power, so watch out!

Note: Pit pronounces R.O.B. as three separate letters; like how the Crowd says it in R.O.B.'s Crowd cheer, but unlike how Palutena and the announcer pronounce it as a full name. Pit's nickname for R.O.B., "Mr. HVC-012", is a reference to the product number of R.O.B. in Japan.

Robin

Chrom's appearance in the conversation about Robin.

Pit: There's something weird about this fighter, Lady Palutena.

Palutena: That's Robin — also known as the Avatar.

Pit: I wonder where Chrom is.

Palutena: Who knows? Probably taking a nap at home.

Chrom: I'm no idle layabo