Infantry and Tanks

Infantry and Tanks (, Tanks & Infantry) is an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. 4, taken from the series. They form the bulk of the player's fighting force in every game in which they appear.

They were first confirmed as an Assist Trophy in a gameplay video from Nintendo, but were later confirmed on 14th March 2008 on the Smash Bros. DOJO!!.

Origin
and s are the basic direct combat ground units seen in all Nintendo Wars games. Infantry have the least amount of power and low mobility, but can capture enemy properties. Tanks have more power and mobility than Infantry, but are weaker than other vehicles such as the and.

The Assist Trophy's units are part of the army, evident by their titular coloration. Their appearance is based on the map sprites used in ', ', and .

The sound that plays when Infantry and Tanks are summoned first appeared in the intro for .

As an Assist Trophy
Infantry & Tanks is one of six Assist Trophies that needs to be unlocked before it can be used. When summoned, the units emerge and fire 3D bullets and missiles, which will damage any opposing players. While the Assist Trophy is active, an air raid siren will sound. Much like Excitebikes and Lakitu & Spinies, this Assist Trophy is represented by sprites from a game they appeared in other than Brawl.

How to Unlock
Play a total of 300 matches of Brawls or related modes.

Trophy
The Japanese version of Brawl lists the Infantry and Tanks' other game appearance as Game Boy Wars Advance 1+2.

As an Assist Trophy
The Infantry and Tanks return as an Assist Trophy and are functionally the same as in Brawl; however, they are now available from the start of the game.

Trophy
Infantry & Tanks' trophy appears in both versions. In it is part of the NES.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Infantry and Tanks do not return as an Assist Trophy. However, they do have a spirit based upon their appearance in .

Spirit
Tank & Infantry appear as an Advanced-class support spirit.

Tank & Infantry did not initially have a Spirit Battle, but gained one via the The More the Merrier Spirit Board event.

Tank & Infantry's Spirit Battle use a Metal Iggy Koopa puppet fighter and two minions respectively and are fought on the Gerudo Valley stage. During the battle, Iggy favors his Clown Cannon move, referencing the missiles the Tank shoots from its cannon.

Trivia

 * Despite an being featured in the Infantry & Tanks artwork on the DOJO!! and in their trophy in Brawl, it is absent in the Assist Trophy.
 * Infantry and Tanks are one of 5 Assist Trophies to have appeared since Brawl, but are absent in Ultimate.