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[[File:Amiibo logo.svg|thumb|300px|amiibo logo.]] | [[File:Amiibo logo.svg|thumb|300px|amiibo logo.]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:All amiibo 2024.jpg|thumb|300px|''Super Smash Bros.'' amiibo as of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.]] | ||
'''amiibo''' ({{ja|アミーボ|Amībo}}, ''amiibo'') are a line of interactive figurines and cards available for usage with the [[Wii U]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], and [[Nintendo Switch]]<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/20/nintendo-confirms-amiibo-support-for-nintendo-switch-clarifies-additional-features]</ref> systems. By scanning an amiibo with {{iw|wikipedia|near field communication}} technology, players can receive various effects in games. | '''amiibo''' ({{ja|アミーボ|Amībo}}, ''amiibo'') are a line of interactive figurines and cards available for usage with the [[Wii U]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], and [[Nintendo Switch]]<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/20/nintendo-confirms-amiibo-support-for-nintendo-switch-clarifies-additional-features]</ref> systems. By scanning an amiibo with {{iw|wikipedia|near field communication}} technology, players can receive various effects in games. | ||
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===Wave 1=== | ===Wave 1=== | ||
[[File:SSB4-U amiibo.png|thumb|300px|Most of the first wave of amiibo for ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', as seen at [[E3]] 2014.]] | |||
The first wave of amiibo launched on November 21st, 2014, alongside the American release of {{forwiiu}}. The European release followed on November 28th, 2014. This wave marked the first release of amiibo out of any game. The wave featured newcomers {{SSB4|Villager}} and {{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}}, and veterans {{SSB4|Donkey Kong}}, {{SSB4|Fox}}, {{SSB4|Kirby}}, {{SSB4|Link}}, {{SSB4|Mario}}, {{SSB4|Marth}}, {{SSB4|Peach}}, {{SSB4|Pikachu}}, {{SSB4|Samus}}, and {{SSB4|Yoshi}}. The eight starter characters from the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' were all in this wave. | The first wave of amiibo launched on November 21st, 2014, alongside the American release of {{forwiiu}}. The European release followed on November 28th, 2014. This wave marked the first release of amiibo out of any game. The wave featured newcomers {{SSB4|Villager}} and {{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}}, and veterans {{SSB4|Donkey Kong}}, {{SSB4|Fox}}, {{SSB4|Kirby}}, {{SSB4|Link}}, {{SSB4|Mario}}, {{SSB4|Marth}}, {{SSB4|Peach}}, {{SSB4|Pikachu}}, {{SSB4|Samus}}, and {{SSB4|Yoshi}}. The eight starter characters from the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' were all in this wave. | ||
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===Wave 11=== | ===Wave 11=== | ||
Wave 11 marks the first wave of characters from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. It launched alongside the game on December 7th, 2018 and features two of the game's newcomers, {{SSBU|Inkling}} and {{SSBU|Ridley}}, as well as | Wave 11 marks the first wave of characters from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. It launched alongside the game on December 7th, 2018 and features two of the game's newcomers, {{SSBU|Inkling}} and {{SSBU|Ridley}}, as well as returning ''[[Brawl]]'' veteran {{SSBU|Wolf}}.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/SmashBros/posts/1798933213526566</ref> | ||
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===Wave 13=== | ===Wave 13=== | ||
Wave 13 marks the third wave of characters from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. It was launched worldwide on April 12th, 2019 and includes returning veteran {{SSBU|Young Link}} and newcomers {{SSBU|Daisy}} and {{SSBU|Ken}}. | Wave 13 marks the third wave of characters from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. It was launched worldwide on April 12th, 2019 and includes returning ''Melee'' veteran {{SSBU|Young Link}} and newcomers {{SSBU|Daisy}} and {{SSBU|Ken}}. | ||
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===Wave 14=== | ===Wave 14=== | ||
Wave 14 marks the fourth wave of characters from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. It was launched on July 19th, 2019 in Japan and Europe, and was launched on July 26th, 2019 in the Americas. This wave includes returning veterans {{SSBU|Pichu}} and {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}, along with newcomer {{SSBU|Isabelle}}. | Wave 14 marks the fourth wave of characters from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. It was launched on July 19th, 2019 in Japan and Europe, and was launched on July 26th, 2019 in the Americas. This wave includes returning ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'' (respectively) veterans {{SSBU|Pichu}} and {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}, along with newcomer {{SSBU|Isabelle}}. | ||
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===Wave 15=== | ===Wave 15=== | ||
Wave 15 marks the fifth wave of characters from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. It was launched worldwide on September 20th, 2019 and features veterans {{SSBU|Ivysaur}}, {{SSBU|Snake}} and {{SSBU|Squirtle}}. This is the last wave to feature returning veterans. | Wave 15 marks the fifth wave of characters from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. It was launched worldwide on September 20th, 2019 and features ''Brawl'' veterans {{SSBU|Ivysaur}}, {{SSBU|Snake}} and {{SSBU|Squirtle}}. This is the last wave to feature returning veterans. | ||
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===Wave 17=== | ===Wave 17=== | ||
Wave 17 marks the seventh wave of characters from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. It was launched worldwide on January 17th, 2020. This wave features newcomers {{SSBU|Dark Samus}} and {{SSBU|Richter}} | Wave 17 marks the seventh wave of characters from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. It was launched worldwide on January 17th, 2020. This wave features newcomers {{SSBU|Dark Samus}} and {{SSBU|Richter}}, and is the last wave to feature fighters from the base roster. | ||
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===Wave 24=== | ===Wave 24=== | ||
Wave 24 marks the fourteenth and final wave of characters from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. {{SSBU|Sora}} is the only figure in this wave. It | Wave 24 marks the fourteenth and final wave of characters from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. {{SSBU|Sora}} is the only figure in this wave. It launched worldwide on February 16th, 2024.<ref>https://twitter.com/nintendoamerica/status/1732567373536690275</ref> | ||
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====amiibo not compatible with ''Ultimate''==== | ====amiibo not compatible with ''Ultimate''==== | ||
This is a list of officially released amiibo currently incompatible with ''Ultimate''. When any of these figures are scanned, the game will show the message "This amiibo is not supported by ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''". For the sake of brevity, all officially released amiibo cards (including {{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Cereal}}) except for [[Isabelle]] are also incompatible. | This is a list of officially released amiibo currently incompatible with ''Ultimate''. When any of these figures are scanned, the game will show the message "This amiibo is not supported by ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''". For the sake of brevity, all officially released amiibo cards (including {{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Cereal}}) except for [[Isabelle]] are also incompatible.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/sg/hardware/amiibo/chart/chart_soft.html?codes=aaaba amiibo compatibility chart for ''Ultimate'']</ref> | ||
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|{{symbol|other|16px}} {{uv|Monster Hunter|Monster Hunter Rise}}|| Magnamalo, Palamute, Palico, Malzeno, Palamute (Canyne Malzeno), Palico (Felyne Malzeno) | |{{symbol|other|16px}} {{uv|Monster Hunter|Monster Hunter Rise}}|| Magnamalo, Palamute, Palico, Malzeno, Palamute (Canyne Malzeno), Palico (Felyne Malzeno) | ||
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|{{symbol|other|16px}} {{uv|Monster Hunter|Monster Hunter Stories}}||One-eyed Rathalos & Rider (Boy), One-eyed Rathalos & Rider (Girl), Nabiru, Rathian & Cheval, Baioth & Ayulia, Qurupeco & Dan, Razewing Ratha, Ena, Tsukino | |{{symbol|other|16px}} {{uv|Monster Hunter|Monster Hunter Stories}}||One-eyed Rathalos & Rider (Boy), One-eyed Rathalos & Rider (Girl), Nabiru, Rathian & Cheval, Baioth & Ayulia, Qurupeco & Dan, Razewing Ratha, Ena, Tsukino | ||
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|{{symbol|other|16px}} {{uv|Shovel Knight}}||Shovel Knight (Gold Edition) | |{{symbol|other|16px}} {{uv|Shovel Knight}}||Shovel Knight (Gold Edition) | ||
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*Timmy and Tommy is the only master spirit which can be obtained via amiibo. | *Timmy and Tommy is the only master spirit which can be obtained via amiibo. | ||
*Due to the Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser figures technically being developed by {{iw|wikipedia|Activision}}, they are the only amiibo compatible with ''Smash'' not developed by Nintendo. | *Due to the Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser figures technically being developed by {{iw|wikipedia|Activision}}, they are the only amiibo compatible with ''Smash'' not developed by Nintendo. | ||
*Despite Palico, Palamute, Magnamalo, Razewing Ratha, Shiver, Frye, Big Man, Noah, and Mio all having amiibo and spirits in ''Ultimate'', none of said amiibo are compatible with ''Ultimate'' and thus can't be used to acquire the corresponding spirits. | |||
*''Super Smash Bros.'' is the longest running line of amiibo, lasting from November 21st, 2014 to February 16th, 2024. | |||
**Excluding amiibo cards, ''Super Smash Bros.'' also has the most releases of any amiibo line, with 94 individual figures. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||