Alternate costume (SSBU): Difference between revisions

|desc1=Based on their appearances in ''{{iw|wikipedia|Banjo-Kazooie|video game}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Banjo-Tooie}}''.

|desc6= Banjo resembles one of his possible colors in ''Banjo-Tooie''{{'}}s Squawkmatch. Kazooie resembles [https://banjokazooiewiki.com/wiki/Terry Terry] the pterodactyl, the boss of Terrydactyland in ''Banjo-Tooie''.

|desc7=Resembles the respective colors of their names in the {{uv|Banjo-Kazooie}} series logo, and by extension, [https://banjokazooiewiki.com/wiki/Split-Up_Pad Split-Up Pads] from ''Banjo-Tooie''. Banjo also resembles one of his four possible colors in ''Banjo-Tooie''{{'}}s Squawkmatch.

|desc8=Resembles [https://banjokazooiewiki.com/wiki/Gruntilda Gruntilda Winkybunion]'s green skin and purple scarf. This is the only skin that changes the color of Banjo and Kazooie's eyes and Banjo's necklace, as well as changing the color pattern of his shorts. They also bear a resemblance to [https://yooka-laylee.fandom.com/wiki/Yooka Yooka] & [https://yooka-laylee.fandom.com/wiki/Laylee Laylee], the titular protagonists from ''{{iw|wikipedia|Yooka-Laylee}}'', a spiritual successor to ''Banjo-Kazooie'' developed by several former Rare Ltd. developers.

|notes=Half of Bayonetta's costumes are based on her design from ''Bayonetta 2'', while the other half are based on her design from ''Bayonetta''. For the former half, she wields [[Media:Love is Blue - Bayo2.png|Love is Blue]], which has blue attack trails. For the latter half, she wields [[Media:Scarborough Fair - Bayo1.png|Scarborough Fair]], which has red attack trails, and speaks English even in the Japanese version (referencing how the original release of ''Bayonetta'' for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 did not have a Japanese dub). Her [[Bullet Climax]] has slightly different sound effects for the two different costume types.<ref name="E32018Direct">{{cite web |url=https://youtu.be/L93H7YC-83o |title=Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - E3 2018 - Nintendo Switch |accessdate=2018-06-20 |date=2018-06-12 |publisher=Official Nintendo YouTube channel }}</ref>

|desc3=Resembles [http://www.mariouniverse.com/wp-content/img/sprites/gba/smw/ludwigvonkoopa-2.png Ludwig von Koopa's appearance] and [http://www.mariouniverse.com/wp-content/img/sprites/gba/smw/lemmykoopa-2.png Lemmy Koopa's appearance] in ''[[Super Mario World]]''.

|desc3=Based on the color scheme of {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Dimitri}}.<ref name=Mr.SakuraiPresents"Byleth">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aqVlLlKkcg |title=Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents "Byleth" |accessdate=2024-01-10 |date=2020-01-16 |publisher=Official Nintendo YouTube channel }}</ref> The dagger's color scheme is changed to match the one he gave Edelgard.

|desc4=Based on the color scheme of {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Edelgard}}.<ref name=Mr.SakuraiPresents"Byleth"/> She wears white gloves, and the tights are made opaque red rather than patterned lace.

|desc5=Based on the color scheme of {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Claude}}.<ref name=Mr.SakuraiPresents"Byleth"/>

|desc6=Based on the color scheme of [[Sothis]].<ref name=Mr.SakuraiPresents"Byleth"/> The tights are colored to appear bare. Also resembles the Sothis Regalia, a DLC outfit from the Three Houses Expansion Pass.

|desc7=Male Byleth after fusing with Sothis. <!--Do not change this. SmashWiki is not spoiler-safe.-->

|desc8=Female Byleth after fusing with Sothis. <!--Do not change this. SmashWiki is not spoiler-safe.-->

|desc3=Resembles Peach's [[mariowiki:File:SMB3Peach.gif|appearance]] in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros. 2}}'' and ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros. 3}}'', where her sprite had brunette hair.

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|desc6=Resembles {{iw|mariowiki|Kiddy Kong}}, Dixie's partner in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!}}''

|desc6=Referred to as "Yeti DK" on the [[Smash Bros. DOJO!! (SSBB)|''Brawl'' DOJO!!]]<ref name="Brawl DOJO">[http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/howto/technique/technique08.html Smash Bros. DOJO!! - color Changes]</ref> Resembles the mythical {{iw|wikipedia|yeti}}. It also resembles the [[supermariowiki:Fire Mini Mario#Fire Mini Donkey Kong|Fire Mini Donkey Kongs]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario vs. Donkey Kong}}'', and {{iw|mariowiki|Eddie the Mean Old Yeti}} from the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Donkey Kong Country|television series}}'' TV series. It is also similar to ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Kong}}'' from ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' and ''Tropical Freeze'', only with the tie still being red rather than blue.

|desc4=Resembles his [https://www.spriters-resource.com/fullview/62310/ appearance] in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Dr. Mario|game}}'' for the original ''{{iw|wikipedia|Game Boy}}''.

|desc2=Resembles {{pkmn|Crawdaunt}}, another Water/Dark-type Pokémon.  

|desc3= Resembles {{pkmn|Lickitung}} and {{pkmn|Lickilicky}}, two other Pokémon with long tongues.

|desc6=Resembles {{pkmn|Politoed}}, another frog-based Pokémon.

|notes=Half of the Hero's alternate costumes represent different protagonists from across the franchise. The other half are recolors of the first four and are based on different characters from the ''Dragon Quest'' series.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciLEX04BVFM |title=Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents “Hero”  |accessdate=2024-01-10 |date=2019-07-30 |publisher=Official Nintendo YouTube channel}}</ref>

|notes=The Ice Climbers switch positions and the player controls Nana when the red, brown, white and orange costumes are equipped. The stock icons and character selection portraits change to reflect this.

|desc1=Based on their original sprites in ''{{b|Ice Climber|game}}''.

|desc2=Nana's parka resembles Popo's [https://www.spriters-resource.com/resources/sheets/32/34779.png immediately after touching an antagonist], but before turning completely white.

|desc7=The colors of their mittens and boots match those of their default colors. The parka color resembles their [https://www.spriters-resource.com/resources/sheets/32/34779.png sprite after touching an antagonist]. The color of their parkas, mittens and boots resemble the [[Media:SSBU_spirit_Polar_Bear.png|Polar Bears]].  

|desc3=Female Inkling wearing the {{iw|inkipedia|Hero Headset Replica}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Hero Jacket Replica}}, and {{iw|inkipedia|Hero Runner Replicas}}, as she appears in [[inkipedia:File:WiiU Splatoon character 01.jpg|artwork]] for ''Splatoon'', but with yellow tentacles and ink instead of green. She resembles {{iw|inkipedia|Agent 3|Splatoon}}, and is directly referred to as such in a [[Nintendo Direct#Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct (August 8, 2018)|Japanese Nintendo Direct]].

|desc6=Male Inkling wearing the {{iw|inkipedia|Black Arrowbands}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Baby-Jelly Shirt}}, and {{iw|inkipedia|Blue Slip-Ons}}, as he appears in [[inkipedia:File:WiiU Splatoon char 03.png|artwork]] for ''Splatoon'', but with cyan tentacles and ink instead of purple.

|desc8=Male Inkling wearing the {{iw|inkipedia|Skate Helmet}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Octo Tee}}, and {{iw|inkipedia|Octoling Boots}}. The color he uses appears to be original, as it wasn't in either ''Splatoon'' game.

|desc6=Based on his tuxedo costume from ''Tekken 2''.<ref name=Mr.SakuraiPresents"Kazuya">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMy8Ah4eQ8g |title=Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents "Kazuya" |accessdate=2024-01-09 |date=2021-06-28 |publisher=Official Nintendo YouTube channel }}</ref> Could also reference two similar alternate costumes that Kazuya has in ''Tekken Tag Tournament'' and ''Tekken 5'', both of which are also purple tuxedos.

|desc7=Based on Jin Kazama, Kazuya's son.<ref name=Mr.SakuraiPresents"Kazuya"/>

|desc8=Features gold decorations first seen in ''Tekken''.<ref name=Mr.SakuraiPresents"Kazuya"/> Also based on the metallic gold custom costume from ''Tekken 7''.

|desc1= Based on his appearance in ''Street Fighter II''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fccgHnBQ0YM |title= Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct 11.1.2018  |accessdate=2024-01-14 |date=2018-11-01 |publisher=Official Nintendo YouTube channel}}</ref> with elements lifted from ''Street Fighter IV''.

|desc6=Based on his monochromatic [[wikirby:File:KDL Kirby Sprite.png|in-game sprite]] from ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Land}}''.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/syukeiken/return582.html 速報スマブラ拳!! : アンケート集計拳!!] - Page 82 in post-launch.</ref> ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' calls this color "Retro Tone".

|desc2=Wears the Hero of the Wild set from ''Breath of the Wild''.<ref name="E32018Direct"/><ref>[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] - [[Tip]]: "''Clothing "of the Wild" – Link's second color vartiation is his Hero of the Wild armor, which dresses him in his traditional green garb. You can obtain this armor in Breath of the Wild by completing all of the shrines.''"</ref>

|desc4=Resembles {{iw|zeldawiki|Fierce Deity Link}} from ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask}}''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADMUKl0MaRalw |title=Director's Room |accessdate=2021-05-01 |author=Masahiro Sakurai |date=2014-11-10 |publisher=Miiverse |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108054849/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADRUqGi0hnpKg |archivedate=2017-11-08 |quote=The one large change we made to this stage is this Hylian text. I wonder what it says? Also featured in this pic is Link in Fierce Deity colors. }}</ref>

|desc7=Resembles his [[zeldawiki:File:LinkStatue.jpg|appearance]] as a resident of {{iw|zeldawiki|Skyloft}} from the beginning of ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword}}''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADMUKl0MaRalw |title=Director's Room |accessdate=2016-02-05 |author=Masahiro Sakurai |date=2014-06-24 |publisher=Miiverse |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017180850/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADMUKl0MaRalw |archivedate=2017-10-17 |quote=Pic of the day. Here's Link in an outfit based on his ordinary clothes in Skyward Sword! The art style looks a little different, but the actual clothing model is still his usual tunic. }}</ref> While it bears less resemblance than the equivalent costume from ''Smash 4'', it now lacks a hat, matching ''Skyward Sword''.

|desc3=The original [[Smabura-Ken|''Super Smash Bros.'' website]] referred to this costume as "Strawberry Luigi".<ref name=64colors/> It resembles his [[mariowiki:File:WC Luigi Sprite.png|appearance]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Wrecking Crew}}'' and {{iw|mariowiki|Bubble Mario}} from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros. Wonder}}''.  

|desc3=Reminiscent of his appearance on the [[mariowiki:File:Mario Bros another JP Box.jpg|Japanese]] and [[mariowiki:File:MarioBrosEUCover.jpg|European]] covers of the NES version of ''Mario Bros.''

|desc7=[[mariowiki:File:Super Mario Maker - Artwork.png|Builder Mario]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Maker}}''.<ref>[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] - [[Tip]]: "''Builder Mario – Select the seventh color variation to play as Builder Mario from Super Mario Maker.''"</ref> Replaces his Wario-colored costume from the previous games.

|desc8=[[mariowiki:File:SMO Art - Wedding Mario.png|Wedding Mario]] from ''Super Mario Odyssey''.<ref>[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] - [[Tip]]: "''Wedding – Select the eighth color variation to play as Wedding Mario from Super Mario Odyssey.''"</ref> Replaces his Fire Mario costume from the previous games.

|notes=Min Min's first four costumes are based on the color schemes that could be selected either randomly or by clicking, holding, then tilting the left [[control stick]] in ''ARMS''.

|desc1=Her costume from ''ARMS'' when the control stick is tilted up.

|desc1=Reminiscent of the lit LCD cells and frames from the ''{{b|Game & Watch|universe}}'' units.

|desc7=Reminiscent on the green dot-matrix display of the Game Boy.

|desc8=Reminiscent of the monochromatic LCD screen of the Game & Watch titles.

|desc5=Resembles his [[wikibound:File:Young Ness.png|younger self]] that he encounters in {{iw|wikibound|Magicant}}, as well as the color scheme of the {{iw|wikibound|Happy Happyism}} cult in ''EarthBound''.

|desc2=Replaces her [[Daisy]]-based costume from the previous games, due to {{SSBU|Daisy}} being an [[Echo Fighter]] of Peach.<!--It's too much of a stretch to say this is based on the gold power-ups from NSMB2 and other games; it's most likely just a baseless gold costume.-->

|desc6=Based on a {{iw|wikipedia|wedding gown}}.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/syukeiken/return531.html 速報スマブラ拳!! : アンケート集計拳!!] - Page 31 in post-launch.</ref> <!--This costume has existed since Melee, way before Odyssey and Super Paper Mario. It's not a reference to those games.-->

|desc2=Resembles its [[mariowiki:File:Piranha Plant SMB.png|original design]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros.}}'' Its pipe resembles the common pipe from the ''{{iw|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros.|disambiguation}}'' series.

|desc3=The male trainer resembles {{iw|bulbapedia|Ethan|game}} as he appears in [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|''Pokémon Gold'', ''Silver'']] and [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Crystal Version|''Crystal'']].<!--The pants are yellow, so he is based on his Gold/Silver artwork, not his appearance in HeartGold and SoulSilver--> <br />Squirtle resembles its [[bulbapedia:File:Spr 3f 007 s.png|shiny coloration]] with darker colors.<br /> Ivysaur resembles its [[bulbapedia:File:Spr 1y 002.png|monochrome sprite]] from the Gen I games. It also resembles the Pokémon {{pkmn|Bulbasaur}}, its pre-evolved form.

|desc5=The male trainer resembles {{iw|bulbapedia|Lucas|game}} as he appears in [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl'']].<!--His Platinum design has him wear a blue coat--> His bracelets turn blue, making them resemble the male design for the {{iw|bulbapedia|Pokétch}}.<br>Squirtle resembles its [[bulbapedia:File:Spr 2s 007.png|in-battle sprite]] from ''Gold'', ''Silver'', and ''Crystal''.<br />Ivysaur resembles its [[bulbapedia:File:Spr b 7s 002 s.png|shiny coloration]] with bluer skin.<br />Charizard resembles the [[bulbapedia:Shiny Pokémon|shiny colorations]] of [[Charmander]] and Charmeleon, though with darker coloring.

|desc8=Resembles a {{iw|metroidwiki|Power Trooper}}, a Space Pirate copying Samus's Power Beam from ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime|game}}''.<!--This is most likely not based upon the Demolition Trooper, since they have metallic gray armor with orange highlights, while this costume is black with bright yellow highlights. Kanden is also probably not an intentional reference, since his Spirit Battle uses Green Samus instead.--> Replaces her [[Dark Samus]]-based costume from ''[[Smash 4]]'', due to {{SSBU|Dark Samus}} being an Echo Fighter of Samus.

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|desc7=Based on his appearance in ''Final Fantasy VII''{{'}}s final boss fight.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsY0pdCW9N0 |title= Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Mr. Sakurai Presents "Sephiroth" |accessdate=2024-01-09 |date=2020-12-17 |publisher=Official Nintendo YouTube channel}}</ref> Also appears in ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dissidia Final Fantasy}}'' as his "Executioner" outfit.

|desc8=Mildly resembles Impa as she [[zeldawiki:File:HW Impa Render.png|appears]] in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|Hyrule Warriors}}''.

|desc1=Based on the [https://www.cheapgame.cz/content/products/2537/2537_8742.jpg sneaking suit] worn by Solid Snake in ''{{iw|wikipedia|Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty}}''.

|notes=Three of Steve's alternate costumes replace him with Alex, one replaces him with a Zombie, and one replaces him with an Enderman. The two alternate costumes of both Steve and Alex are based on downloadable skins.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Sp5o1JJdDk |title=Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex"  |accessdate=2024-01-11 |date=2020-10-03 |publisher=Official Nintendo YouTube channel}}</ref>

|desc3=Tennis Steve from the [https://minecraft.wiki/w/Skin/Skin_pack#Main_3 Default Skin Pack] added in the first version of the "Legacy Console" edition.

|notes=Terry's palettes are based on designs from his own games, and the design on his cap changes for each one.<ref name=Mr.SakuraiPresents"Terry">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK3VltKv3JI |title= Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents "Terry Bogard" |accessdate=2024-01-11 |date=2019-11-06 |publisher=Official Nintendo YouTube channel }}</ref>

|desc1=Based on his appearance in ''The King of Fighters'' series through the '90s, starting with ''The King of Fighters '94''.<ref name=Mr.SakuraiPresents"Terry"/> The logo on his cap reads "FATAL FURY".

|desc6=Resembles Mario's [[supermariowiki:File:Famicom Mini Mario Bros cover.jpg|appearance]] on the Japanese boxart for ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Bros.|game}}''

|desc2=Resembles his [[Media:Wii Fit Trainer Male.jpg|appearance]] in ''Wii Fit''; his haircut is one of multiple potential hairstyles.

|desc7=Based on a {{iw|mariowiki|Purple Yoshi}}.

|desc6=Resembles Link's appearance in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild}}''. In reference to this design, the costume uniquely changes the color of his legs to brown to resemble Link's [https://zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Hylian_Trousers Hylian Trousers].

**The {{SSBU|Ice Climbers}}' character select portraits always showed Popo in front, although the stock icons changed to reflect which costumes let the player control Nana.

*{{SSBU|Steve}} is the only character with other characters as alternate costumes not to have the same amount of costumes for each character. Characters with gender swaps have four costumes per gender (excluding {{SSBU|Pikachu}}), {{SSBU|Olimar}} and [[Alph]] each have four costumes, {{SSBU|Bowser Jr.}} and each [[Koopaling]] have one costume, and each {{SSBU|Hero}} has two costumes. Steve and Alex have three costumes while Zombie and Enderman only have one.