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{{Infobox Character
{{Infobox Character
|name = Isabelle
|name = Isabelle
|image =  {{tabber|title1=Summer|tab1=[[File:Isabelle SSBU.png|240px]]|title2=Winter|tab2=[[File:Isabelle-Alt1 SSBU.png|240px]]}}
|image =  {{tabber|title1=Summer|content1=[[File:Isabelle SSBU.png|240px]]|title2=Winter|content2=[[File:Isabelle-Alt1 SSBU.png|240px]]}}
|game = SSBU
|game = SSBU
|availability = [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]
|availability = [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]
|tier = D+
|tier = D+
|ranking = 73
|ranking = 69
}}
}}
:{{Cquote|Isabelle Turns Over A New Leaf!|cite=Introduction tagline}}
:{{Cquote|''Isabelle Turns Over A New Leaf!''|cite=Introduction tagline}}
'''Isabelle''' ({{ja|しずえ|Shizue}}, ''Shizue'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. She was announced as a newcomer at the end of the September 13, 2018 [[Nintendo Direct]] in tandem with the then-untitled ''{{iw|nookipedia|Animal Crossing: New Horizons}}''. Despite sharing many moves with {{SSBU|Villager}}, Isabelle is not classified as an [[Echo Fighter]] and instead functions as a semi-clone. As a result, Isabelle is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #68]].
'''Isabelle''' ({{ja|しずえ|Shizue}}, ''Shizue'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. She was announced as a newcomer at the end of the September 13, 2018 [[Nintendo Direct]] in tandem with the then-untitled ''{{iw|nookipedia|Animal Crossing: New Horizons}}''. Despite sharing many moves with {{SSBU|Villager}}, Isabelle is not classified as an [[Echo Fighter]] and instead functions as a semi-clone. As a result, Isabelle is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #68]].


Although Isabelle speaks {{iw|nookipedia|Animalese}} within her home series and reveal trailer, she is completely mute in ''Ultimate''.
Although Isabelle speaks {{iw|nookipedia|Animalese}} within her home series and reveal trailer, she is completely mute in ''Ultimate''.


Isabelle is ranked 73rd out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing her at the top of the D+ tier. Isabelle possesses good defensive play, and excellent [[Ledgetrapping|ledge trapping]]; owing to her slingshot, [[Special move|special moves]], and fast close-range moves. Isabelle also has a good [[juggle]], making it difficult for the opponent’s to safely land via her [[up aerial]], [[up tilt]], and aforementioned traits. Notably, Isabelle unique [[jab]] gives her the ability to perform the "Wobbelle" technique, which can trap opponents at the ledge up to KO percentages.
Isabelle is ranked 69th out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing her at the end of the D+ tier. Isabelle possesses good defensive play, and excellent [[Ledgetrapping|ledge trapping]]; owing to her slingshot, [[Special move|special moves]], and fast close-range moves. Isabelle also has a good [[juggle]], making it difficult for the opponent’s to safely land via her [[up aerial]], [[up tilt]], and aforementioned traits. Isabelle is considered to have better close-range moves than Villager, such as Jab, Forward Tilt, and Up Tilt, the latter of which is an excellent combo starter. Somewhat akin to [[Sonic]]'s perception in ''Ultimate'', Isabelle is often considered to be frustrating to play against, particularly for her tendency to avoid unsafe interactions in some matchups. This can cause opponent's to make risky approaches, providing opportunities for Isabelle to [[punish]]. Notably, Isabelle's unique [[jab]] gives her the ability to perform the "Wobbelle" technique, which can trap opponents at the ledge up to KO percentages.


However, Isabelle has numerous drawbacks. Some include poor offense, low [[damage]] output, sluggish movement, low [[weight]], a slow [[grab]], and a difficulty in closing [[stock|stocks]]. In addition, both [[Lloid Trap]] and [[Fishing Rod]] have significant flaws that hinder their reliability. Isabelle’s Lloid Trap can be easily destroyed by many characters, causing a explosion that uniquely hurts the user. Furthermore, if the trap hasn’t been set off or destroyed within ten seconds, it will disappear entirely. Fishing Rod will sometimes disconnect if a [[platform]] obstructs Isabelle’s ability to reel in her line. In addition, what happens when this occurs is rather unpredictable; ranging from breaking off immediately, to bringing her catch in, without performing a [[throw]]. While the latter can be desirable, the affect is neither common nor controllable. Losing her catch often results in no [[Punishment|punish]], and can leave her vulnerable to a counter attack.
However, Isabelle has numerous drawbacks. Some include poor offense, low [[damage]] output, sluggish movement, low [[weight]], a slow [[grab]], and a difficulty in closing [[stock|stocks]]. In addition, both [[Lloid Trap]] and [[Fishing Rod]] have significant flaws that hinder their reliability. Isabelle’s Lloid Trap can be easily destroyed by many characters, causing a explosion that uniquely hurts the user. Furthermore, if the trap hasn’t been set off or destroyed within ten seconds, it will disappear entirely. Fishing Rod will sometimes disconnect if a [[platform]] obstructs Isabelle’s ability to reel in her line. In addition, what happens when this occurs is rather unpredictable; ranging from breaking off immediately, to bringing her catch in, without performing a [[throw]]. While the latter can be desirable, the effect is neither common nor controllable. Losing her catch often results in no [[Punishment|punish]], and can leave her vulnerable to a counter attack.


On the whole, Isabelle's weaknesses considerably hold her back in [[Competitive play|competitive play]]. Despite receiving buffs in subsequent [[List of updates (SSBU)|balance patches]] and securing results from players such as {{Sm|Jaka}} and {{Sm|Nery}}, she is still considered to be outclassed by Villager in the most important aspects.  
Overall, Isabelle's weaknesses hold her back in [[Competitive play|competitive play]] and she is considered unviable in the current metagame. However, her standing and results have nevertheless improved since the launch of the game, due to buffs in balance patches and efforts from players such as {{sm|Jaka}}, {{Sm|Nery}}, and {{Sm|Rokki}}.


==How to unlock==
==How to unlock==
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==Attributes==
==Attributes==
Isabelle is a moderately short and floaty [[Weight|lightweight]] with slow overall mobility. As a semi-[[clone]] of her fellow {{Uv|Animal Crossing}} fighter {{SSBU|Villager}}, she is similar to him in many aspects. However, Isabelle is lighter and floatier, has faster grounded and aerial mobility, and also cannot [[wall jump]]. Moreover, Isabelle also has multiple attacks that are unique to her (such as all of her smash attacks), and even the moves she shares with Villager have different animations and mechanics.
Isabelle is a relatively short and floaty [[weight|lightweight]] with slow overall mobility. As a semi-[[clone]] of her fellow {{Uv|Animal Crossing}} fighter {{SSBU|Villager}}, both characters have several similarities to each other. However, Isabelle is characterized by a lighter weight, floatier physics and lacks the ability to [[wall jump]]. Aside from her slower [[falling speed]], she demonstrates marginally quicker mobility, both on the ground and in the air. In turn, Isabelle sports the 12th slowest [[dash]]ing speed (although she has a decent [[initial dash]]ing speed), slightly above-average [[walk]]ing speed, average [[air speed]], below-average [[air acceleration]], the 6th lowest [[gravity]] (tied with {{SSBU|Peach}}, {{SSBU|Daisy}} and {{SSBU|Steve}}), is tied with {{SSBU|Wii Fit Trainer}} and {{SSBU|Ice Climbers}} for the 10th slowest falling speed, an average [[jump]]ing height, and the 5th highest [[traction]] (tied with {{SSBU|Ness}}, Villager and {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}}). Moreover, Isabelle also has multiple attacks that are unique to her (such as all of her smash attacks), and even the moves she shares with Villager have different animations and mechanics.


Isabelle's grounded moves have their utility mainly due to their range and low startup, as all of her standard grounded moves have less than 10 frames of startup. [[Neutral attack]] is Isabelle's fastest grounded move, and while it is a weak single-hit move, it can be used to combo into her [[smash attack]]s at high percentages and is a reliable [[jab lock]]. [[Forward tilt]] is useful when spaced thanks to its decent knockback and range, while also serving as a situational KO option at higher percentages. [[Up tilt]]'s disjointed hitbox makes it an effective anti-air attack and juggling option, while its low knockback and relatively fast speed also make it a useful combo move. [[Down tilt]] possesses decent range as well, while the sweetspot close to her is strong enough to KO at high percentages.
Isabelle's grounded moves have their utility mainly due to their range and low startup, as all of her standard grounded moves have less than 10 frames of startup. [[Neutral attack]] is Isabelle's fastest grounded move, and while it is a weak single-hit move, it can be used to combo into her [[smash attack]]s at high percentages and is a reliable [[jab lock]]. [[Forward tilt]] is useful when spaced thanks to its decent knockback and range, while also serving as a situational KO option at higher percentages. [[Up tilt]]'s disjointed hitbox makes it an effective anti-air attack and juggling option, while its low knockback and relatively fast speed also make it a useful combo move. [[Down tilt]] possesses decent range as well, while the sweetspot close to her is strong enough to KO at high percentages.
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[[Dash attack]] is a [[projectile]] that can be used on platforms against opponents on the ground or on lower platforms, and it can also be used near the ledge for [[edgeguarding]] or potentially as a [[2 frame punish]]. Her smash attacks also have some utility as well: [[forward smash]] is her strongest KO option if sweetspotted; [[up smash]] hits twice and is her best vertical KO move while also comboing into up aerial at low percentages; and [[down smash]] is a [[semi-spike]] that can be used for KOing near the ledge, edgeguarding, and 2 frame punishes.
[[Dash attack]] is a [[projectile]] that can be used on platforms against opponents on the ground or on lower platforms, and it can also be used near the ledge for [[edgeguarding]] or potentially as a [[2 frame punish]]. Her smash attacks also have some utility as well: [[forward smash]] is her strongest KO option if sweetspotted; [[up smash]] hits twice and is her best vertical KO move while also comboing into up aerial at low percentages; and [[down smash]] is a [[semi-spike]] that can be used for KOing near the ledge, edgeguarding, and 2 frame punishes.


Isabelle's aerials [[autocancel]] in a short hop and each one has a distinct perk. [[Neutral aerial]] is Isabelle's fastest aerial and her best out of shield option, and has [[sex kick]] properties that enable it to combo into Isabelle's other moves or break out of combos. [[Forward aerial|Forward]] and [[back aerial]]s involve her firing slingshot pellets that are useful for approaching, spacing and edgeguarding; back aerial has slower startup but less ending lag than forward aerial, and is stronger as well. Finally, [[Up aerial|up]] and [[down aerial]]s have her always swing two turnips as opposed to also one or three like Villager, making them more consistent overall.
Isabelle's aerials [[autocancel]] in a short hop. [[Neutral aerial]] is Isabelle's fastest aerial and typically her best out of shield option, and has [[sex kick]] properties that enable it to combo into Isabelle's other moves or break out of combos. [[Forward aerial|Forward]] and [[back aerial]]s involve her firing slingshot pellets that are useful for approaching, spacing and edgeguarding; back aerial has slower startup but less ending lag than forward aerial, and is stronger as well. Finally, [[Up aerial|up]] and [[down aerial]]s have her always swing two turnips as opposed to also one or three like Villager, making them more consistent overall. With her ability to maintain offstage presence, due to her floaty nature, Isabelle's mix of fast and long-ranged aerials make edgeguarding one of the focal points of her strengths.
 
On an extended note, up aerial is a good follow-up from up tilt, is useful for juggling, and the clean hit can even act as a situational KOing move near the upper blast line, whereas down aerial's clean hit is capable of [[meteor smash]]ing when sweetspotted while otherwise launching opponents on the [[Sakurai angle]], which makes it quite effective for edgeguarding. The inability to tech grounded meteor smashes also gives sweetspotted clean down aerial combo potential at higher percentages. Combined with her ability to maintain offstage presence due to her floaty nature, Isabelle's mix of fast and long-ranged aerials make edgeguarding one of the focal points of her strengths.


Isabelle's [[grab]] game also has some utility. Isabelle uses a net as part of her tether grab, which has a longer range than normal grabs, but more startup and ending lag as a result; however, Isabelle does not have a grab aerial in spite of said long-ranged grab. Isabelle can notably use her grab to pocket items. [[Down throw]] can be used to initiate aerial combos, [[forward throw]] can setup edgeguards rather effectively, and [[back throw]] is a potent KO throw, being among the strongest back throws in the game. [[Up throw]] deals decent damage, but its lack of utility otherwise makes it Isabelle's least useful throw.
Isabelle's [[grab]] game also has some utility. Isabelle uses a net as part of her tether grab, which has a longer range than normal grabs, but more startup and ending lag as a result; however, Isabelle does not have a grab aerial in spite of said long-ranged grab. Isabelle can notably use her grab to pocket items. [[Down throw]] can be used to initiate aerial combos, [[forward throw]] can setup edgeguards rather effectively, and [[back throw]] is a potent KO throw, being among the strongest back throws in the game. [[Up throw]] deals decent damage, but its lack of utility otherwise makes it Isabelle's least useful throw.
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In addition, Lloid has other forms of utility; it can combo into up aerial if Isabelle is close enough, making it a KO confirm at higher percentages. Lloid also has the niche application known as "Glyroid"; when manually detonating Lloid during her initial dash, Isabelle will quickly slide a short distance, allowing it to be used as a movement mix-up for approaching. Her side special, [[Fishing Rod]], allows her to grab and throw opponents from distances farther than her grab can, while it also functions as a [[tether recovery]] and an edgeguarding tool, as the fact that it can hang offstage allows her to catch opponents with slower recoveries. Her up special, [[Balloon Trip]], provides vast vertical and horizontal distance, though it travels a slightly shorter distance than Villager's version. This, in addition to her Fishing Rod's great horizontal distance, makes Isabelle notoriously difficult to [[gimp]].
In addition, Lloid has other forms of utility; it can combo into up aerial if Isabelle is close enough, making it a KO confirm at higher percentages. Lloid also has the niche application known as "Glyroid"; when manually detonating Lloid during her initial dash, Isabelle will quickly slide a short distance, allowing it to be used as a movement mix-up for approaching. Her side special, [[Fishing Rod]], allows her to grab and throw opponents from distances farther than her grab can, while it also functions as a [[tether recovery]] and an edgeguarding tool, as the fact that it can hang offstage allows her to catch opponents with slower recoveries. Her up special, [[Balloon Trip]], provides vast vertical and horizontal distance, though it travels a slightly shorter distance than Villager's version. This, in addition to her Fishing Rod's great horizontal distance, makes Isabelle notoriously difficult to [[gimp]].


However, Isabelle is not without her flaws, the most notable of which being her disadvantage state; due to her floatiness and light weight, Isabelle struggles at getting back to the ground quickly and is therefore quite vulnerable to juggling and early KO's, all while the fact that her aerials provide little coverage below her and that she has no way to mix up her already floaty movement outside of B-reversing Pocket further accentuate this problem.
However, Isabelle does have her flaws, one of the most notable being her disadvantage state. Due to her floatiness and low weight, she struggles to return to the ground safely, which makes her more vulnerable to juggling and early knockouts. Additionally, Isabelle’s aerials offer limited coverage beneath her. Her options for mixing up movement are limited, with B-reversing Pocket and committal directional air dodges being among the few options available.


Many of her special moves have major flaws. While her Fishing Rod is a versatile command grab with a very good range, it is flawed in many ways. Unlike all other grabs in the game, it is unusually capable of being shielded and suffers from a lot of ending lag, making it very punishable. Lloid Trap is also very flawed; planting Lloid leaves her vulnerable and takes 51 frames to be active, it disappears after only 10 seconds and can easily be destroyed due to it only having 8% of HP, and in some cases the resulting explosion will damage Isabelle herself and some characters can even run through it without getting affected. While Isabelle's recovery is very long-distanced, she has no way to defend herself while using Balloon Trip, due to the move lacking a hitbox, and popping the balloons will render her helpless, meaning that despite her recovery being fairly good on paper, it is among the most easily edgeguarded in practice. Finally, Isabelle notably lacks some of Villager's most important tools for zoning in the neutral game, namely [[Lloid Rocket]] and [[Timber]], making her noticeably worse at zoning than her counterpart.
Many of her special moves have major flaws. While her Fishing Rod is a versatile command grab with a very good range, it is flawed in many ways. Unlike all other grabs in the game, it is unusually capable of being shielded and suffers from a lot of ending lag, making it very punishable. Lloid Trap is also very flawed; planting Lloid leaves her vulnerable and takes 51 frames to be active, it disappears after only 10 seconds and can easily be destroyed due to it only having 8% of HP, and in some cases the resulting explosion will damage Isabelle herself and some characters can even run through it without getting affected. While Isabelle's recovery is very long-distanced, she has no way to defend herself while using Balloon Trip, due to the move lacking a hitbox, and popping the balloons will render her helpless, meaning that despite her recovery being fairly good on paper, it is among the most easily edgeguarded in practice. Finally, Isabelle notably lacks some of Villager's most important tools for zoning in the neutral game, namely [[Lloid Rocket]] and [[Timber]], making her noticeably worse at zoning than her counterpart.


Overall, Isabelle is a more well-rounded character than Villager, having inferior zoning and camping ability, but better mobility and a more reliable set of standard attacks in comparison. However, her special attacks have notable flaws and she has inferior endurance due to her lighter weight and slower falling speed. Because of this, she is often seen as an inferior counterpart to Villager. This has resulted in a negative competitive reception, as many top professional players view her not only as an inferior counterpart to Villager (who by himself has rather mixed competitive reception and poor tournament representation), but also potentially as one of the worst characters in the game.
Overall, Isabelle is a more risk adverse character than Villager, having inferior zoning and camping ability, but greater punish options and more reliable stage control. This is partially due to her special attacks having notable flaws, as well as possessing inferior endurance due to her lighter weight and slower falling speed. Some of her benefits are directly tied to being in an advantageous game state, despite having a worse neutral than Villager, making her strengths less accessible.  
 
Isabelle's tournament representation reflects this, as it is very poor in all regions, and her most significant results are either from the very early days of ''Ultimate''{{'}}s meta or her being used as a secondary or pocket to other characters. However, due to her low popularity in tournaments, it is debatable whether Isabelle is actually a poor character, or her representation is poor simply because of dedicated mains. As such, her true standing in the meta remains to be seen.


==Update history==
==Update history==
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Update 13.0.0 granted Isabelle her final buffs, with the most notable of these being to her down smash: its KO potential was improved via increased knockback, whereas the enlargement and repositioning of its hitboxes improved its reliability both as a "Wobbelle" KO confirm and as a [[2 frame punish]]. Down tilt's ending lag was decreased; in addition to making the move safer overall, this enables its close hitbox to set up at low percentages, similarly to dash attack's close hitbox as of update 8.0.0. Forward smash's clean hitbox became slightly easier to land, thanks to it gaining 1 more active frame. Lastly, forward throw's knockback was increased, which improved its utility as a stage control option.
Update 13.0.0 granted Isabelle her final buffs, with the most notable of these being to her down smash: its KO potential was improved via increased knockback, whereas the enlargement and repositioning of its hitboxes improved its reliability both as a "Wobbelle" KO confirm and as a [[2 frame punish]]. Down tilt's ending lag was decreased; in addition to making the move safer overall, this enables its close hitbox to set up at low percentages, similarly to dash attack's close hitbox as of update 8.0.0. Forward smash's clean hitbox became slightly easier to land, thanks to it gaining 1 more active frame. Lastly, forward throw's knockback was increased, which improved its utility as a stage control option.


Overall, Isabelle fares better than she did at the launch of ''Ultimate'', thanks to her buffs improving her neutral game and the consistency of her KO options.
Despite overall buffs, Isabelle fares worse now than she did at the launch of ''Ultimate''. While her buffs are beneficial, they fail to address her fundamental issues, and the introduction of DLC characters has brought about several unfavorable matchups. Furthermore, the universal nerf to projectile shield damage has weakened Isabelle's defensive play and neutral game, especially due to her heavy reliance on her slingshot.


'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|1.1.0}}'''
'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|1.1.0}}'''
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|dtiltname=Weed Pluck ({{ja|草ぬき|Kusa Nuki}})
|dtiltname=Weed Pluck ({{ja|草ぬき|Kusa Nuki}})
|dtiltdmg=13% (close), 8% (far)
|dtiltdmg=13% (close), 8% (far)
|dtiltdesc=Uproots some {{iw|nookipedia|weed}}s. It has noticeably less ending lag than Villager's version, but a shorter hitbox duration compared to his. The move's damage output is also more polarized sweetspot deals slightly more damage, whereas the sourspot deals much less damage.  
|dtiltdesc=Uproots some {{iw|nookipedia|weed}}s. It has noticeably less ending lag than Villager's version, but a shorter hitbox duration compared to his. The move's damage output is also more polarized as the sweetspot deals slightly more damage, whereas the sourspot deals much less damage.  
|dashname=Jar ({{ja|つぼ|Tsubo}})
|dashname=Jar ({{ja|つぼ|Tsubo}})
|dashdmg=10% (beginning), 6% (pot)
|dashdmg=10% (beginning), 6% (pot)
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|nairdmg=10% (clean), 6% (late)
|nairdmg=10% (clean), 6% (late)
|nairdesc=Twirls around twice to perform discus punches and backfists while holding pom-poms. Its hitboxes are located on the pom-poms. Its fairly quick startup (frame 5) and decently damaging clean hit collectively make it decent for both edgeguarding and as an out of shield option. The late hit can lock at low percentages; when coupled with the move's minimal landing lag and useful autocancel window, it can be a useful setup into the Wobbelle.
|nairdesc=Twirls around twice to perform discus punches and backfists while holding pom-poms. Its hitboxes are located on the pom-poms. Its fairly quick startup (frame 5) and decently damaging clean hit collectively make it decent for both edgeguarding and as an out of shield option. The late hit can lock at low percentages; when coupled with the move's minimal landing lag and useful autocancel window, it can be a useful setup into the Wobbelle.
|fairname=Front Slingshot ({{ja|前パチンコ|Zen Pachinko}}
|fairname=Front Slingshot ({{ja|前パチンコ|Zen Pachinko}})
|fairdmg=7% (clean), 4% (mid), 2.5% (late)
|fairdmg=7% (clean), 4% (mid), 2.5% (late)
|fairdesc=Fires a pellet from a {{iw|nookipedia|slingshot}}. Functions identically to Villager's forward aerial.
|fairdesc=Fires a pellet from a {{iw|nookipedia|slingshot}}. Functions identically to Villager's forward aerial.
|bairname=Back Slingshot ({{ja|後パチンコ|Go Pachinko}}
|bairname=Back Slingshot ({{ja|後パチンコ|Go Pachinko}})
|bairdmg=9% (clean), 5% (mid), 3% (late)
|bairdmg=9% (clean), 5% (mid), 3% (late)
|bairdesc=Fires a pellet from a slingshot. Functions identically to Villager's back aerial.
|bairdesc=Fires a pellet from a slingshot. Functions identically to Villager's back aerial.
|uairname=Upward Turnips ({{ja|上カブ|Jō Kabu}}
|uairname=Upward Turnips ({{ja|上カブ|Jō Kabu}})
|uairdmg=10% (clean), 5% (late)
|uairdmg=10% (clean), 5% (late)
|uairdesc=Swings a pair of {{iw|nookipedia|turnip}}s upward. Due to swinging 2 turnips, Isabelle's up aerial is overall more consistent than Villager's up aerial. It also has less landing lag compared to Villager's version, which makes it safer to use when landing on the stage.  
|uairdesc=Swings a pair of {{iw|nookipedia|turnip}}s upward. Due to swinging 2 turnips, Isabelle's up aerial is overall more consistent than Villager's up aerial. It also has less landing lag compared to Villager's version, which makes it safer to use when landing on the stage.  
|dairname=Downward Turnips ({{ja|下カブ|Shita Kabu}}
|dairname=Downward Turnips ({{ja|下カブ|Shita Kabu}})
|dairdmg=10% (clean), 5% (late)
|dairdmg=10% (clean), 5% (late)
|dairdesc=Swings a pair of turnips downward. Like her up aerial, Isabelle always swings 2 turnips, making it more consistent than Villager's down aerial. Isabelle's version is also safer to use upon landing on the stage, thanks to its lower landing lag. The clean hit will meteor smash opponents if sweetspotted, whereas any other part of the turnips will launch opponents horizontally.
|dairdesc=Swings a pair of turnips downward. Like her up aerial, Isabelle always swings 2 turnips, making it more consistent than Villager's down aerial. Isabelle's version is also safer to use upon landing on the stage, thanks to its lower landing lag. The clean hit will meteor smash opponents if sweetspotted, whereas any other part of the turnips will launch opponents horizontally.
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|fsdmg=10% (collateral loop), 15% (collateral explosion), 50.5% (entirety)
|fsdmg=10% (collateral loop), 15% (collateral explosion), 50.5% (entirety)
|fsdesc=When activated, {{iw|nookipedia|Tom Nook}}, {{iw|nookipedia|Timmy and Tommy}} appear and [[nookipedia:Public works project|construct]] a {{iw|nookipedia|town hall}}, trapping opponents that get caught in their construction zone. Once the town hall's construction is completed, Isabelle, Tom, Timmy and Tommy celebrate briefly before it explodes, which inflicts high damage and knockback. Although it is almost identical to [[Dream Home]], it deals more damage and has both higher knockback and a faster final hit.
|fsdesc=When activated, {{iw|nookipedia|Tom Nook}}, {{iw|nookipedia|Timmy and Tommy}} appear and [[nookipedia:Public works project|construct]] a {{iw|nookipedia|town hall}}, trapping opponents that get caught in their construction zone. Once the town hall's construction is completed, Isabelle, Tom, Timmy and Tommy celebrate briefly before it explodes, which inflicts high damage and knockback. Although it is almost identical to [[Dream Home]], it deals more damage and has both higher knockback and a faster final hit.
}}
===Stats===
{{Attributes
| cast=89
| weight=88 | rweight=66-68
| dash=1.815 | rdash=63-69
| run=1.48 | rrun=79
| walk=1.14 | rwalk=39
| trac=0.131 | rtrac=5-8
| airfric=0.01 | rairfric=40-51
| air=1.02 | rair=52
| baseaccel=0.01 | rbaseaccel=15-87
| addaccel=0.05 | raddaccel=53-64
| gravity=0.07 | rgravity=81-84
| fall=1.3 | rfall=80-82
| ff=2.08 | rff=80-82
| jumpsquat=3 | rjumpsquat=1-88
| jumpheight=32.5 | rjumpheight=45-48
| shorthop=15.69 | rshorthop=50-51
| djump=32.5 | rdjump=54-56
}}
}}


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*Turns around twice and inspects her outfit while wagging her tail.
*Turns around twice and inspects her outfit while wagging her tail.
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SSBUIsabelleIdle1.gif|Isabelle's first idle pose
SSBUIsabelleIdle1.gif|Isabelle's first idle pose.
SSBUIsabelleIdle2.gif|Isabelle's second idle pose
SSBUIsabelleIdle2.gif|Isabelle's second idle pose.
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==In [[competitive play]]==
==In [[competitive play]]==
===Tier placement and history===
===Most historically significant players===
When Isabelle was first revealed, there was a glimmer of hope for the character due to her similar neutral and campy patient playstyle with {{SSBU|Villager}}. On release, she was considered to be generally effective, as she shared some abilities from Villager: her slingshot was considered a good option for zoning and/or approaching and edgeguarding, and her Pocket prevented camping from other zoners. Isabelle's unique tools were also considered: [[Lloid Trap]] functioned as an effective tool for stage control, forcing reactions from her opponent and setting up an aerial combo, while [[Fishing Rod]] became rather notorious for hindering with recoveries and being rather challenging to contend with, especially at lower skill levels.
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However, Isabelle's representation quickly dropped after the first few months, with players considering her not as good of a character as  initially imagined. In addition to sharing the same weaknesses as Villager, Isabelle has additional flaws that hinder her (such as her infamously short smash attacks), while her camping game does not benefit as much to ''Ultimate''{{'}}s engine.
''See also: [[:Category:Isabelle players (SSBU)]]''


As a result of these factors, Isabelle has not made a significant impact in tournaments and has little representation throughout ''Ultimate''{{'}}s current metagame. This is also exacerbated by the fact that she is outshined by her original counterpart, Villager, who is also struggling in the meta with limited representation, despite being considered a better character than her. Due to Villager's stronger presence and Isabelle's weaknesses, numerous professionals view her as one of the worst characters in the game. On the other hand, a few other players believes the character is underrated and has potential due to her strong camping game and effective edge tools. Furthermore, dedicated players such as {{Sm|Nery}}, {{Sm|kept}}, and {{Sm|Lv.1}} use her as either a solo main or a secondary and have placed well at both the regional and national levels. Finally, updates 4.0.0, 8.0.0 and 13.0.0 gave Isabelle several buffs that improved her neutral game; 4.0.0 in particular introduced her neutral attack's "Wobbelle" technique, which can trap the opponent at an edge reliably with her neutral attack until KO percentages. As of now, she is considered a low-tier, ranked 73rd out of 86 on the current tier list.
*{{Sm|Axel~|USA}} - One of the best Isabelle players in North America, with most of their activity being in the post-online metagame. They have some of the best Isabelle placement at American events, including 25th at the supermajor {{Trn|Double Down 2022}} and 33rd at the major {{Trn|The Big House 10}}.
*{{Sm|Jaka|Switzerland}} - The best solo-Isabelle player in the world and the first solo-Isabelle ranked globally, ranking 100th on the [[OrionRank Ultimate: Eclipse]] due to strong superregional results such as 4th at {{Trn|Smash Contest: DoKomi 2021}} and 7th at {{Trn|VCA 2021}}. He continues to be a top 50 player in Europe and places highly at many European events, including 17th at the supermajor {{Trn|Tera}}.
*{{Sm|kept|Japan}} - Plays Isabelle alongside {{SSBU|Villager}} and {{SSBU|Diddy Kong}} and is the best Isabelle player in Japan until 2023, having defeated players such as {{Sm|KEN}} and {{Sm|Tsubotsubo}} with Isabelle. Placement-wise, he notably placed 13th at {{Trn|VCA 2022}} using Isabelle to defeat {{Sm|Tarik}}.
*{{Sm|Nery|Mexico}} - One of the best Isabelle players in North America ever since the early metagame, regularly placing highly at Mexican events including 9th at {{Trn|Smash Fest to the Sky}}, 13th at {{Trn|BIT MASTER MTY 6}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|Delfino Maza 2023}}. He has been ranked top 20 in Mexico a few times, with his highest being 14th.
*{{Sm|Rokki|Japan}} - Known for having a large character pool and has used Isabelle at several notable events, including winning the superregional {{Trn|KOWLOON 8}}, using Isabelle for all of top 8 and defeating {{Sm|Hero|p=Japan}} along the way. Rokki has also used Isabelle to place 2nd at {{Trn|Midobura SP 3}} and 13th at {{Trn|ITSUKUSHIMA 1}}.


===Most historically significant players===
===Tier placement and history===
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In the early metagame, Isabelle was seen as an inferior version of her semi-clone {{SSBU|Villager}} due to her special moves having notable flaws, her camping and zoning game being weaker, and her lighter weight and slower falling speed giving her worse endurance. With Villager himself being considered a weak character, opinions on Isabelle have therefore been worse, and she was widely considered a low tier, with many also calling her one of the worst in the game.
 
''See also: [[:Category:Isabelle professionals (SSBU)]]''


*{{Sm|B-Rice|USA}} - One of the best Isabelle players in the United States. Placed 7th at {{Trn|Ascension 2020: Back to Basics}}, 9th at both {{Trn|Ascension VIII}} and {{Trn|Super Ascension}}, and 13th at {{Trn|Ascension IX}}. Has wins over {{Sm|Lucky}}, {{Sm|KiraFlax}}, and {{Sm|SilentRain}}. Ranked 2nd on the [[Arizona Power Rankings]].
A few positive developments have since helped Isabelle's perception in the community. For one, update 4.0.0. introduced her neutral attack's "Wobbelle" technique, which can trap the opponent at an edge reliably with her neutral attack until KO percentages. In addition, although Isabelle's overall representation remains rather low, she still has several dedicated players who have performed well with her, either as a solo-main (notably {{Sm|Jaka}} and {{Sm|Nery}}) or as a secondary/co-main (notably {{Sm|kept}} and {{Sm|Rokki}}). In fact, Isabelle's representation has been consistently better than Villager's since January 2022, due to her posessing a higher and more skilled playerbase than Villager. As such, although she remained a low tier, she is no longer considered one of the worst characters in the game, and was ranked 73rd on the first tier list at the top of the low tier and 4 spots behind Villager. Following that list, Isabelle's results continued to improve, especially with Jaka's consistency in Europe as well as Rokki's victory at {{Trn|KOWLOON 8}}, which has led many players, especially in Japan, to believe she was better than Villager. As such, Isabelle rose to 69th on the second and current tier list, ranking at the top of D-tier and 3 spots ahead of Villager.
*{{Sm|Jaka|Switzerland}} - The best Isabelle player in Europe. Placed 1st at {{Trn|Smash in Tuilière}}, 3rd at {{Trn|DATEV Ultimate Series - Prelude 5}}, 4th at {{Trn|Smash Contest: DoKomi 2021}}, and 7th at both {{Trn|VCA 2021}} and {{Trn|BOSS BATTLES: For Glory}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|AndresFn}}, {{Sm|NaetorU}}, and {{Sm|Ogey}}. Ranked 30th on the [[PGRU v3 EU]].
*{{Sm|Lv.1|Japan}} - Has an Isabelle secondary that he regularly uses in bracket. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|Karisuma SP 7}}, 7th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 5}}, 9th at both {{Trn|Sumabato SP 10}} and {{Trn|Mēsuma}}, and 49th at {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2019}}. Ranked 31st on the [[Japan Player Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Nery|Mexico}} - The best Isabelle player in Mexico. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|BIT MASTER MTY Round 4}}, 5th at {{Trn|Abierto Guadalajara Ultimo Reto}}, 7th at both {{Trn|WeTecThose 9}} and {{Trn|BIT MASTER MTY 5}}, and 9th at {{Trn|Smash Fest to the Sky}} with wins over {{Sm|Chag}}, {{Sm|Rox}}, and {{Sm|Wonf}}. Ranked as high as 18th, and is currently ranked 24th, on the [[Mexican Power Rankings]].


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