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==Previously Used Fun Facts:==
*...that ''[[Ultimate]]''{{'}}s sales in its first four months surpassed the [[Wii U]]'s lifetime sales?
*...that ''[[Smash 4]]'' is the first game to not introduce a new stage called [[Yoshi's Island (disambiguation)|Yoshi's Island]]?
*...that the universal understanding that the cloud in [[Yoshi's Story]] is called "Randall" stems from a single, unquestioned [[SmashBoards]] post?
*...that ''[[Brawl]]'' is the first game to not allow [[grab]]bing characters if they're behind the grabber?
*...that {{SSB4|Pac-Man}} is the only character to have a substantial difference in head icons between the two versions of ''[[SSB4]]''?
*...that {{SSBU|Kirby}} can inhale any pocketable projectile in ''[[Ultimate]]'' and spit it back out as a star?
*...that due to an animation error, {{SSB4|Meta Knight}} appears to be facing the wrong way when hit by a [[paralyze]] attack or caught in [[Nosferatu]]?
*...that due to the presence of fan-submitted content in the form of fanmail, [[Nintendo]] has blocked the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' website from being indexed by web archiving services?
*...that [[Masahiro Sakurai]] wanted to include [[Marth]] as a playable character in the first ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''?
*...that [[Judge]] cannot select the same number twice within three usages in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', but can in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''?
*...that ''Smash 64'' is the only game to use 2D character artwork instead of 3D?
*...that in ''Brawl'', character equipment such as swords, masks and armor pieces were once planned to [[Unused content (SSBB)#Gameplay|break during gameplay]]?
*...that in ''SSB4'', {{SSB4|Zelda}} and {{SSB4|Sheik}}, as well as {{SSB4|Samus}} and {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}}, were originally going to be part of one character respectively but were separated because of the [[Nintendo 3DS]]'s hardware restrictions?
*...that [[Wario]] is the only character to make his debut as a [[Wario (SSBB)|starter character]] but be made into an [[Wario (SSB4)|unlockable character]] in a succeeding title?
*...that [[Dixie Kong]] was planned to be in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' in a tag-team with {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}} before being scrapped?
*...that [[Heihachi Mishima]] from ''Tekken'' was [[Unused content (SSB4)#Considered|considered as a playable fighter]] for ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', but was dropped because [[Masahiro Sakurai]] couldn't figure out how his moves would translate well into the game?
*...that the [[Battlefield (SSBM)|''Melee'' version of Battlefield]] has a unique [[series symbol]] that has never been used on any other stage?
*...that [[Fox]] and [[Pikachu]] are the only characters who are currently ranked at least upper-mid tier in [[tier list]]s of every game in the series, and that have also been at the top of a tier list before?
*...that [[Duck Hunt]] is the only character to share the same name with [[Duck Hunt (stage)|a stage]]?
*...that in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', characters were originally intended to have three [[Character customization|variations]] for each [[special move]] as opposed to two?
*...that in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', {{SSB4|Dr. Mario}}, {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}, and {{SSB4|Lucina}} were originally intended to be alternate costumes for {{SSB4|Mario}}, {{SSB4|Pit}}, and {{SSB4|Marth}}, but they were given their own slots in the roster due to originality in moves (such as Dr. Mario's [[Megavitamins]] and Dark Pit's [[Electroshock Arm]])?
*...that {{SSB4|Ryu}} is the first and so far only fighter with two [[Final Smash]]es in one game?
*...that {{SSB|Pikachu}} and {{SSB|Link}} are the only two characters in the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' to lack a [[meteor smash]]?
*...that according to an interview with [[Masahiro Sakurai]], [[Takamaru]] was considered as a possible playable character in ''SSB4'', but the idea was later dropped due to low worldwide popularity?
*...that {{Forwiiu}} is the first game in the series without an unlockable {{Uv|Pokémon}} character?
*...that there are [[Beta elements (SSB4)|unused]] voice clips of {{SSB4|Kirby}} calling out {{SSB4|Palutena}}'s [[Character customization|custom special moves]] "[[Explosive Flame]]" and "[[Heavenly Light]]"?
*...that in the [[Mushroom Kingdom II]] stage in ''[[Melee]]'', the camera can be pulled out and the blast zones can be seen?
*...that Nana of the [[Ice Climbers]] is the only female to get cut (not including playable Pokémon with unconfirmed gender)?
*...that ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' is the only game in the entire series not to include a new {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}} or {{uv|Star Fox}} character?
*...that the trophies for [[Lucas]], [[Pokémon Trainer]], and the [[Ice Climbers]] in ''[[Smash 4]]'' use their models from ''[[Brawl]]''?
*...that [[Captain Falcon]], [[Sheik]], [[Ganondorf]] (pre-''[[Smash 4]]''), and [[Snake]] all carry weapons on their person that they never use in battle?
*...that under certain conditions, the Ice Climbers' chant can be heard in the Japanese version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS? '''''This point was later proven false'''''
*...that a bug in ''[[Melee]]'' makes it so that players with a [[handicap]] level of 8 will take much less knockback than a players with a handicap level of 9?
*...that with perfect timing, {{SSBM|Kirby}} in ''[[Melee]]'' can [[dash attack]] off an edge and instantly [[grab]] upon hitting the ground?
*...that despite the fact that she is not playable in ''Brawl'', Palutena actually has more trophies focused on her than {{SSBB|Pit}}?
*...that Sakurai did not plan to include {{SSBM|Ganondorf}} as a playable character in ''Melee'', only including him later in development because his body had a very similar build to [[Captain Falcon]]'s, allowing him to be easily added on as a last minute [[clone]] of Captain Falcon?
*...that [[Masahiro Sakurai]] added [[Greninja]] as a ''[[Smash 4]]'' newcomer before it made its debut in ''Pokémon X and Y'', having initially reserved a spot on the roster for a new Pokémon?
*...that the [[trophy]] for [[List of SSBM trophies (Super Mario Bros. series)#Daisy|Daisy]] in [[List of regional version differences (SSBM)|early revisions]] of ''[[Melee]]'' has a hidden third eye underneath her hair?
*...that in ''[[Melee]]'', a reflection of [[Yoshi's Island]] can be seen in the trophy for [[Metal Mario]]?
*...that [[Snake]] and the [[Star Fox]] characters have [[Smash Taunt|special taunts]] on [[Shadow Moses Island]], [[Corneria]], and [[Lylat Cruise]] respectively in ''[[Brawl]]'' and ''[[Melee]]''?
*...that [[Bowser]], [[King Dedede]], and [[Mewtwo]] were planned to be playable in ''[[Smash 64]]'' before being cut for unknown reasons?
*...that in ''[[wikirby:Kirby's Dream Collection|Kirby's Dream Collection]]'', one of the challenge stages features the [[wikirby:Smash|Smash]] ability, which combines some of Kirby's attacks and special moves from the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Smash Bros.'' series]]?
*...that a number of [[Trophy|trophies]] in ''[[Melee]]'' use an image of the Osohe Castle, from the cancelled ''EarthBound 64'', as their reflection texture?
*...that in the Japanese version of ''[[Melee]]'' (or if the [[language]] is set to Japanese), a Virtual Boy appears on the shelf of game consoles while viewing all [[Collection|collected trophies]]?
*...that the [[Super Smash Bros. logo|Smash Bros. logo]] is one of the Bumper Stickers available in ''[[metroidwiki:Metroid Prime 3: Corruption|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''?
*...that Samus's French character description in Smash 64 refers to her as possibly male or female?
*...that when characters pick up {{SSBB|Snake}}'s cardboard boxes, {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} is the only character who will not automatically throw them?
*...that Zap [[Jyk]]s produce a water sound on impact while Hydro Jyks have an electric one?
*...that {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}'s name is misspelt "Zaro Suit Samus" on character selection screens?
*...that [[edge recovery]] animations in ''[[SSB]]'' are split into two parts?
*...that {{SSBB|Wario}} and {{SSBB|Snake}} are the only characters in ''Brawl'' who make noises when they eat [[Food]]?
*...that in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', ([[ditto match|ditto]]s included), an enormous total of 1,711 character [[matchups]] are possible in a 1v1 [[VS. Mode]] match?
*...that in ''[[Melee]]'s'' [[Event 39: Jigglypuff Live!|Event 39]], if the player uses [[Sing]] while being shown on the background screen, the area of effect is much larger, and the opponents sleep much longer?
*...that in ''[[Brawl]]'', [[Mew]], [[Celebi]], and [[Jirachi]] each have a 1/493 chance of being released from a [[Poké Ball]], reflecting the number of Pokémon available in Generation IV?


==Previous fun facts==
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*...that [[Yoshi]] doesn't flinch when he gets hit while in mid-air?
*...that is you hold the A button while in [[Yoshi]]'s egg roll attack, you roll faster?
*...that the more you use [[Samus]]'s charge shot, it charges faster, but the less it does?
*...that [[Pichu]] is the only [[List of characters|Character]] that has 2 different taunts?
*...that when you're looking at the list of [[trophies]] you have, if you press start while looking at the picture, the backround will change?
*...[[Pichu]]'s skull bash attack does more then [[Pikachu]]'s skull back?
*...that in [[Flatzone]], if you use [[Yoshi's]] egg roll attack, when you spin back around in the opposite direction, the egg is actually in 2-D?
*...that ''[[Lucas]]'' was going to replace ''[[Ness]]'' in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' but ''[[EarthBound (universe)|Mother 3]]'' was delayed until 2006?
*...that ''[[Bowser]]'' and ''[[King Dedede]]'' were originally going to be in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''?
*...that ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' originally was going to be released for Super Nintendo  with the utilize of the [[Super FX]] chip, alongside with the ''[[Star Fox 64|Star Fox 2]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64|Super Mario FX]]'', both of which were moved and renamed for [[Nintendo 64]] with major installments in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (universe)|Super Smash Bros. universe]]?
*...that on ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' you will able to [[Stage Builder|create your own stages]] and even send them to friends?
*...that on [[Corneria]] the [[Great Fox]] skims the water?
*...that [[Yoshi]] has the longest mid-air jump in the game?
*...that when hit with an [[Oil Panic]] charged with three [[PK Flash|PK Flashes]], [[Roy (SSBM)|Roy's]] [[Counter]] can unleash 371% of damage (if it counters another Roy countering Oil Panic), making it the strongest non-glitch attack?
*...that a character trapped in ice will be instantly freed by any fire based attack?
*...that in [[Corneria]] the [[Great Fox]] shooter can be destroyed by constantly attacking it?
*...that [[Zelda]] can transform into [[Sheik]] before a match starts by holding the A button during the loading period?
*...that the eggs [[Birdo]] shoots on [[kingdom II|Subcon]] can be caught midair, occasionally exploding when thrown?
*...that [[Peach]]'s [[Up B]] parasol counts towards the parasol finish in [[Bonus points|bonuses]]?
*...that [[Peach]]'s [[Up B]] parasol is replaced by the '[[Parasol]]' item if she is holding one?
*…that [[Samus]] can get an extended grapple by making a circular motion on the D-pad for while tapping Z?
*…that [[Hideo Kojima]], creator of the [[Metal Gear (universe)|Metal Gear series]], developed [[Shadow Moses Island]] for Brawl?
*…that [[Ganondorf]]'s moves and taunt are inspired from his movements and forms of attack in Ocarina of Time?
*…that the type of milk [[Young Link]] drinks is called "[[Lon Lon Milk]]"?
*…that the [[Ice Climbers]] has the highest [[third jump]] in the game when both climbers are alive?
*…that in Melee, [[Captain Falcon]] and [[Ganondorf]] will gain another jump after doing a [[down B]] in the air?
*…that [[Luigi]]'s [[taunt]] is a [[meteor smash]], and the only one doing any damage?
*...that the ''[[Kirby (universe)|Kirby]]'' series was created by HAL Laboratory just like the ''[[Smash Bros. universe|Smash Bros.]]'' series?
*...that [[Master Hand]] and [[Crazy Hand]] make cameo appearances in the GBA game ''Kirby and the Amazing Mirror''?
*...that in ''Kirby and the Amazing Mirror'', you can get an ability from defeating a Master Hand which let's you use Kirby's attacks from Melee?
*...that [[Donkey Kong|DK]], while Tiny and carrying a crate or barrel, moves faster than a Tiny [[Captain Falcon]]?
*…that [[Link]] and [[Young Link]]'s shields, while standing still, will block most projectiles, even a fully charged shot from [[Samus]]?
*...that [[Mario]]'s [[cape]] can be used against some characters' (such as [[Sheik]]'s) ledge attack, to teleport them all the way to the other side of the [[stage]]?
*...that beating [[Event 51: The Showdown|Event 51]] without dying gives you a secret message?
*...that [[Fox]] and [[Falco]] have a special taunt that can be done on [[Corneria]] or [[Venom]] by pressing down on the d-pad for one frame?