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**{{gameIcon|ssb}} Pikachu's standard special [[Thunder Jolt]] is named after the attack used by the [[bulbapedia:Pikachu (Base Set 58)|Base Set Pikachu card]]. | **{{gameIcon|ssb}} Pikachu's standard special [[Thunder Jolt]] is named after the attack used by the [[bulbapedia:Pikachu (Base Set 58)|Base Set Pikachu card]]. | ||
*In the Beta for ''Melee'' the elemental symbols used by the Trading Card Game were used in Pokémon Stadium to represent the different transitions. | *Misc: | ||
**{{gameIcon|ssbm}} In the Beta for ''Melee'' the elemental symbols used by the Trading Card Game were used in Pokémon Stadium to represent the different transitions. | |||
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**{{gameIcon|ssb}} The concept of Pokémon speaking by saying their names, or sometimes speaking full sentences via telepathy, was first seen in the anime adaptation. | **{{gameIcon|ssb}} The concept of Pokémon speaking by saying their names, or sometimes speaking full sentences via telepathy, was first seen in the anime adaptation. | ||
** | **{{gameIcon|ssb}} A majority of the Pokémon appearing throughout the series have their voice actors of the anime reprise the role of their respective Pokémon in ''Smash''. | ||
**{{gameIcon|ssbm}} Pichu receives damage from its own electrical attacks, behavior only exhibited in the ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pikachu & Pichu}}'' {{s|bulbapedia|Pikachu short}} in ''{{s|wikipedia|Pokémon 3: The Movie}} ''. | **{{gameIcon|ssbm}} Pichu receives damage from its own electrical attacks, behavior only exhibited in the ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pikachu & Pichu}}'' {{s|bulbapedia|Pikachu short}} in ''{{s|wikipedia|Pokémon 3: The Movie}} ''. | ||
**{{gameIcon|ssbb}} {{pkmn|Lucario}} first appeared in the movie ''{{s|Wikipedia|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew}} ''; this is also what the [[Lucario]] in ''Smash'' takes inspiration from. | **{{gameIcon|ssbb}} {{pkmn|Lucario}} first appeared in the movie ''{{s|Wikipedia|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew}} ''; this is also what the [[Lucario]] in ''Smash'' takes inspiration from. | ||
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**{{gameIcon|ssbm}} Misty and Professor Oak originate from the games, but their trophies use the designs of their anime counterparts. | **{{gameIcon|ssbm}} Misty and Professor Oak originate from the games, but their trophies use the designs of their anime counterparts. | ||
**{{gameIcon|ssbm}} Meowth's ''Melee'' Trophy is based off of one of the anime endings, ''Meowth's Party''. | **{{gameIcon|ssbm}} Meowth's ''Melee'' Trophy is based off of one of the anime endings, ''Meowth's Party''. | ||
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**Pikachu's Classic Mode route in ''Ultimate'' is named after Ash Ketchum's catchphrase from the anime. | **{{gameIcon|ssbu}} Pikachu's Classic Mode route in ''Ultimate'' is named after Ash Ketchum's catchphrase from the anime. | ||
**The name for the "Rocket KO" [[List of bonuses|bonus]] in ''Melee'', awarded for [[Star KO]]-ing all members of an enemy team, is based on a recurring gag in the anime, where the {{s|bulbapedia|Team Rocket trio}} is seen "blasting off again" upon defeat in a similar fashion to being Star KO'd. | **{{gameIcon|ssbm}} The name for the "Rocket KO" [[List of bonuses|bonus]] in ''Melee'', awarded for [[Star KO]]-ing all members of an enemy team, is based on a recurring gag in the anime, where the {{s|bulbapedia|Team Rocket trio}} is seen "blasting off again" upon defeat in a similar fashion to being Star KO'd. | ||
*Ash and the Pokémon first English dub theme song are mentioned in Pokémon Trainer's ''Smash 4'' trophy. | **{{gameIcon|ssb4}} Ash and the Pokémon first English dub theme song are mentioned in Pokémon Trainer's ''Smash 4'' trophy. | ||
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**{{gameIcon|SSB4-WiiU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Battle! (Champion) - Pokémon X / Pokémon Y}}'''": | **{{gameIcon|SSB4-WiiU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Battle! (Champion) - Pokémon X / Pokémon Y}}'''": | ||
Interestingly, these are the only games in the series to provide directly ported music for the | Interestingly, these are the only games in the series to provide directly ported music for the Super Smash Bros. series. | ||
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Revision as of 19:45, July 4, 2022
The following content are media from the Pokémon universe that appeared throughout the Super Smash Bros. franchise. The latest games represented in this universe are Pokémon Sword and Shield, both released on November 15, 2019.
Media with elements appearing in the Super Smash Bros. series
Pokémon Red and Green (JP) / Pokémon Red and Blue (EN)
- Playable Characters:
- Pikachu and Jigglypuff debuted in these games and have been playable in all Super Smash Bros. titles.
- Quick Attack and Thunder, moves used by Pikachu, originated in these games.
- Pound, Rest and Sing, moves used by Jiggypuff, originated in these games.
- Mewtwo, one of the Legendary Pokémon from these games, has been playable in Melee, Smash 4 and Ultimate.
- Pikachu has an alternate costume in which it wears a hat based on Red, the main protagonist from these games.
- Jigglypuff has an alternate costume in which it wears a headband reminiscent of the Blackbelt Trainer class which debuted in these games.
- Pichu has an alternate costume in which it wears goggles reminiscent of the Swimmer Trainer class which debuted in these games. Pikachu later adopts these goggles in Brawl and Smash 4 before they are returned to Pichu in Ultimate.
- Skull Bash, a move used by both Pikachu and Pichu, originated in these games.
- Agility, a move used by Pichu, originated in these games.
- Confusion, Teleport and Disable, moves used by Mewtwo, originated in these games.
- The male Pokémon Trainer debuted in these games (though he is shown using his design from FireRed and LeafGreen). The Pokémon he controls, Squirtle, Ivysaur and Charizard, also debuted in these games. Though Charizard has appeared in every game since Brawl, the others were absent in Smash 4.
- Jigglypuff has an alternate costume resembling the Bug Catcher Trainer class, which debuted in these games.
- Squirtle and Charizard have alternate costumes resembling Wartortle and Charmeleon respectively, who debuted in these games.
- The Pokémon Trainers Final Smash uses the 'It's super effective' text.
- Double Team, a move used by Lucario, originated in these games.
- Water Gun, Withdraw, Waterfall and Hydro Pump, moves used by Squirtle, originated in these games. Vine Whip, Razor Leaf and Solar Beam, moves used by Ivysaur, originated in these games. Flamethrower, Fly and Fire Blast, moves used by Charizard, originated in these games.
- Charizard has alternate costumes resembling Charmeleon, Aerodactyl and Zubat/Golbat, who all debuted in these games.
- Hydro Pump and Substitute, moves used by Greninja, originated in these games. Also, Double Team is used during one of Greninja's victory poses.
- Thunder Wave and Thunder Shock, custom special variants of Pikachu's Thunder Jolt, originated in these games.
- Headbutt, a custom special variant of Charizard's Rock Smash, originated in these games.
- Stages:
- Stage elements:
- Butterfree, Fearow, Pidgey, Moltres, Porygon, Chansey, Charmander, Electrode and Venusaur appear as stage elements on Saffron City.
- Squirtle, Onix, Psyduck, Weezing, Slowpoke, Porygon, Snorlax, Venusaur, Seel, Chansey, Goldeen, Lickitung and Geodude appear on Poké Floats.
- Cubone and Dugtrio appear on Pokémon Stadium 2 during the Ground transformation.
- Dragonite and Blastoise appear on Kalos Pokémon League during the Dragon and Water transformations respectively.
- Items:
- Poké Balls first appeared as the basic capturing device.
- The Master Ball First appeared as a one of a kind reward.
- Substitute Doll and Snorlax appear as items in Smash Tour.
- Poké Ball Summons:
- Beedrill, Blastoise, Chansey, Charizard, Clefairy, Goldeen, Hitmonlee, Koffing, Meowth, Mew, Onix, Snorlax and Starmie.
- Articuno, Electrode, Moltres, Staryu, Venusaur, Weezing and Zapdos.
- Eevee.
- Ditto, Abra and Vulpix.
- Enemies:
- Koffing appears as an enemy in Smash Run and Smash Tour.
- Gastly appears as an enemy in Smash Run.
- Trophies:
- Bulbasaur, Venusaur, Charizard, Squirtle, Blastoise, Clefairy, Meowth, Poliwhirl, Electrode, Weezing, Chansey, Goldeen, Staryu, Ditto, Eevee, Snorlax, Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Mew, Misty, Poké Ball and Professor Oak appear as trophies.
- Bulbasaur, Charmander, Cubone, Dugtrio, Electrode, Goldeen, Gyarados, Meowth, Mew, Mewtwo, Moltres, Snorlax and Staryu.
- Meowth, Electrode, Goldeen, Staryu, Eevee, Snorlax, Moltres, Mew and Master Ball.
- Gastly, Magnemite, Zapdos, Hitmonlee and Articuno.
- Blastoise, Dragonite and Substitute Doll.
- Stickers:
- Spirits:
- Venusaur, Charmander, Blastoise, Metapod, Pidgey, Arbok, Sandshrew, Clefairy, Vulpix, Dugtrio, Meowth, Psyduck, Arcanine, Abra, Machamp, Geodude, Rapidash, Slowpoke, Magneton, Farfetch'd, Gengar, Electrode, Cubone, Hitmonlee, Weezing, Chansey, Kangaskhan, Goldeen, Staryu, Pinsir, Tauros, Gyarados, Lapras, Ditto, Eevee, Porygon, Articuno/Zapdos/Moltres, Dragonite and Mew appear as spirits.
- Music:
- "Main Theme - Pokémon Red & Blue (64)":
- "Main Theme - Pokémon Red & Blue (Melee)":
- "Main Theme - Pokémon Red & Blue (Brawl)":
- "Road to Viridian City - Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue":
- "Pokémon Center - Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue":
- "Pokémon Gym/Evolution - Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue":
- "Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue Medley": Contains arrangements of "Battle! (Trainer)", "Battle! (Gym Leader / Elite Four)", and "Battle (Wild Pokémon)"' from these games.
- "Victory! Pokémon Series":
Pokémon Trading Card Game
- Playable Characters:
- Pikachu's standard special Thunder Jolt is named after the attack used by the Base Set Pikachu card.
- Misc:
Pokémon (anime)
Notably, this is the first time media outside of video games is represented in Smash.
- Playable Characters:
- The concept of Pokémon speaking by saying their names, or sometimes speaking full sentences via telepathy, was first seen in the anime adaptation.
- A majority of the Pokémon appearing throughout the series have their voice actors of the anime reprise the role of their respective Pokémon in Smash.
- Pichu receives damage from its own electrical attacks, behavior only exhibited in the Pikachu & Pichu Pikachu short in Pokémon 3: The Movie .
- Lucario first appeared in the movie Lucario and the Mystery of Mew ; this is also what the Lucario in Smash takes inspiration from.
- Secret Ninja Attack has Greninja transform into Ash-Greninja, which first appeared as a transformation unique to Ash's Greninja in the anime, later appearing in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
- Stages:
- The background of the Saffron City stage takes inspiration from the anime rather than the games.
- Pokémon Trainer's English Boxing Ring title originates from the English dub's first theme song.
- Poké Ball Pokémon:
- Goldeen's usage of Splash is based on Misty's Goldeen from the anime, being the only instance of a Goldeen using the move.
- Trophies:
- Misc:
- Pikachu's Classic Mode route in Ultimate is named after Ash Ketchum's catchphrase from the anime.
- The name for the "Rocket KO" bonus in Melee, awarded for Star KO-ing all members of an enemy team, is based on a recurring gag in the anime, where the Team Rocket trio is seen "blasting off again" upon defeat in a similar fashion to being Star KO'd.
- Ash and the Pokémon first English dub theme song are mentioned in Pokémon Trainer's Smash 4 trophy.
Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back
- Playable Characters:
Pokémon Stadium (JPN)
- Playable Characters:
- Stages:
- Pokémon Stadium, which appears in Melee, Brawl and Ultimate, was inspired by this game.
- The models used for the titular floats in Poké Floats were ripped straight from this game and its sequels.
Pokémon Yellow
- Playable Characters:
Pokémon Snap
- Trophies:
- ZERO-ONE appear as a trophy.
Pokémon Stadium (EN) / Pokémon Stadium 2 (JPN)
- Playable Characters:
- Stages:
Pokémon Gold and Silver
- Playable Characters:
- Pichu, a playable fighter in Melee and Ultimate, made its debut in these games.
- Mewtwo has an alternate costume mostly resembling its Shiny coloration, which debuted in these games.
- Rollout, a move used by Jigglypuff, originated in these games.
- Shadow Ball, a move used by Mewtwo, originated in these games.
- Squirtle and Ivysaur have an alternate costume resembling its Shiny coloration, and Charizard has an alternate costume resembling the Shiny colorations of its pre-evolved forms, all of which debuted in these games.
- Extreme Speed, a move used by Lucario, originated in these games.
- Rock Smash, a move used by Charizard, originated in these games.
- Pikachu has an alternate costume resembling its Shiny coloration, which debuted in these games.
- Charizard has an alternate costume resembling its Shiny coloration, which debuted in these games.
- Pichu has an alternate costume in which it wears a Focus Band, an item which debuted in these games.
- The male Pokémon Trainer has an alternate costume resembling Ethan, the male protagonist from these games.
- Squirtle and Ivysaur have alternate costumes resembling their in-game battle sprites from these games.
- Cross Chop, a move used by Incineroar, originated in these games.
- Stages:
- Stage elements:
- Chikorita, Wooper, Sudowoodo, Wobbuffet and Unown appear as Poké Floats on the titular stage.
- Hoppip and Skarmory appear as background stage elements on the Flying transformation of Pokémon Stadium 2
- Scizor and Ho-Oh appear as stage elements on Kalos Pokémon League during the Steel and Fire transformations respectively.
- Poké Ball Summons:
- Trophies:
- Stickers:
- Spirits:
- Music:
- "Pokémon Gold / Pokémon Silver Medley": A medley of different tracks from Gold and Silver including "Battle! (Wild Pokémon)", "Battle! (Gym Leader / Johto Elite Four)", and "Battle! (Champion / Red)".
Pokémon Stadium 2 (EN) / Pokémon Stadium Gold and Silver (JPN)
- Stages:
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
- Playable Characters:
- Though no playable character from these games appears, there is a hypothesis that Plusle and Minun were originally planned to be playable characters, according to scrapped data in Brawl.
- Jigglypuff has an alternate costume in which it wears a hibiscus reminiscent of the hibiscus worn by Phoebe, a member of the Elite Four in these games.
- Volt Tackle, Pikachu's Final Smash, originated in these games.
- Bullet Seed, a move used by Ivysaur, originated in these games.
- Pikachu has an alternate costume in which it wears a Choice Band, an item that debuted in these games.
- Hyper Voice, a custom special variant of Jigglypuff's Sing, originated in these games.
- Blast Burn, a custom special variant of Charizard's Flare Blitz, originated in these games.
- Pichu has an alternate costume in which it wears a Team Aqua bandana, first worn by the Team Aqua members who debuted in these games.
- Revenge, a move used by Incineroar, originated in these games.
- Stage elements:
- Snorunt appears on Pokémon Stadium 2, during the Ice transformation.
- Milotic appears on Unova Pokémon League.
- On Kalos Pokémon League, Wailord appears during the Water transformation, Blaziken appears during the Fire transformation, Registeel appears during the Steel transformation and Rayquaza appears during the Dragon transformation.
- Items:
- Poké Ball Summons:
- Bosses:
- Rayquaza, introduced in these games, appears as a boss in The Subspace Emissary.
- Trophies:
- Stickers:
- Spirits:
- Music:
- "Battle! (Wild Pokémon) - Pokémon Ruby / Pokémon Sapphire":
- "Victory Road - Pokémon Ruby / Pokémon Sapphire":
- "Battle! (Steven)": Originally appeared in these games, despite being officially labeled as coming from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
- Playable Characters:
- The male Pokémon Trainer's design is based on Red's design from these games.
- The Pokémon Trainer has an alternate costume in which his clothes have a similar coloration to Leaf, the female protagonist from these games.
- Jigglypuff has an alternate costume in which it wears the same hat that Leaf wears.
- Leaf appears as an alternate costume for the Pokémon Trainer, with her being playable every even numbered costume.
Pokémon Emerald
- Playable Characters:
- Pikachu has an alternate costume in which it wears the same headband worn by Brendan, the male protagonist from this game.
- The Pokémon Trainer has an alternate costume in which his clothes resemble those worn by Brendan.
- The female Pokémon Trainer has an alternate costume in which her clothes resemble those worn by May, the female protagonist from this game.
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
- Playable Characters:
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
- Playable Characters:
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
- Playable Characters:
- Lucario, who debuted in these games, is a playable character in Brawl, Smash 4 and Ultimate.
- Aura Sphere and Force Palm, moves used by Lucario, originated in these games.
- Flare Blitz, a move used by Charizard, originated in these games.
- Shadow Sneak, a move used by Greninja, originated in these games.
- Fire Fang and Dragon Rush, custom special variants of Charizard's Flamethrower and Flare Blitz respectively, originated in these games.
- The male Pokémon Trainer has an alternate costume in which he wears clothes resembling Lucas, the male protagonist from these games.
- Incineroar has an alternate costume resembling Infernape, who debuted in these games.
- Stages:
- Stage elements:
- Dialga, Palkia and Cresselia appear as major stage elements on Spear Pillar, while Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf appear in the background of the aforementioned stage.
- On Pokémon Stadium 2, Electivire and Magnezone appear during the Electric transformation, Snover appears during the Ice transformation and Drifloon appears during the Flying transformation.
- Shaymin appears on Unova Pokémon League.
- On Kalos Pokémon League, Garchomp appears during the Dragon transformation, Piplup and Manaphy appear during the Water transformation and Infernape appears during the Fire transformation.
- Items:
- Poké Ball Summons:
- Trophies:
- Azelf, Bonsly, Buneary, Chimchar, Cresselia, Darkrai, Dialga, Drifloon, Electivire, Glaceon/Leafeon, Magnezone, Manaphy, Mesprit, Munchlax, Palkia, Piplup, Riolu, Snover, Starly, Turtwig, Uxie and Weavile.
- Abomasnow, Giratina and Arceus appear as trophies.
- Porygon-Z and Shaymin appear as trophies.
- Infernape and Garchomp appear as trophies.
- Stickers:
- Spirits:
- Music:
- "Battle! (Wild Pokémon) - Pokémon Diamond / Pokémon Pearl": Both arrangements in Brawl and Smash 4.
- "Battle! (Team Galactic)":
- "Route 209 - Pokémon Diamond / Pokémon Pearl":
- "Battle! (Dialga/Palkia) / Spear Pillar":
- "Battle! (Champion) / Champion Cynthia":
Pokémon Battle Revolution
Pokémon Platinum
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
- Playable Characters:
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
- Playable Characters:
Pokémon Black and White
- Playable Characters:
- Stages:
- Stage elements:
- Poké Ball Summons:
- Enemies:
- Trophies:
- Spirits:
- Music:
Pokémon Black and White 2
- Spirits:
- Music:
Pokémon X and Y
- Playable Characters:
- Greninja is a playable character in Smash 4 and Ultimate.
- Pikachu has an alternate costume resembling its appearance in these games. This same alternate costume also features Pikachu wearing a hat and glasses reminiscent of the Red Outdoors Cap and Wide-Frame Glasses, which are worn by Calem, the male protagonist from these games.
- Jigglypuff has an alternate costume in which it wears a hat reminiscent of the one worn by Nurse Joy in these games. Jigglypuff has another alternate costume in which it wears a cap and glasses reminiscent of the Red Felt Hat and Wide-Frame Glasses worn by Serena, the female protagonist from these games.
- Water Shuriken, a move used by Greninja, originated in these games.
- Mat Block, a move used by Greninja to initiate Secret Ninja Attack, originated in these games.
- Lucario, Mewtwo and Charizard are capable of Mega Evolution during their Final Smash, with Lucario's and Mewtwo's returning in Ultimate.
- The male Pokémon Trainer has an alternate costume resembling Calem with tanned skin.
- Stages:
- Stage elements:
- Poké Ball Summons:
- Trophies:
- Chespin, Fennekin, Fletchling, Spewpa, Gogoat, Swirlix, Inkay, Dedenne, Xerneas, Mega Blastoise, Mega Venusaur, and Sylveon appear as trophies.
- Helioptile, Yveltal, Pokémon Trainer (Pokémon X & Y) and Professor Sycamore appear as trophies.
- Pyroar, Honedge, Clawitzer, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Mewtwo X & Y and Mega Blaziken appear as trophies.
- Spirits:
- Music:
Interestingly, these are the only games in the series to provide directly ported music for the Super Smash Bros. series.
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
- Playable Characters:
- Spirits:
- Music:
Pokémon Sun and Moon
Playable Characters:
- Incineroar, the final evolution of the fire type starter of Litten, is a playable character in Ultimate.
- Greninja transforms into Ash-Greninja, who made its video game debut in these games, during its Final Smash in Ultimate.
- Pikachu has an alternate costume in which it wears the hat worn by Selene, the female protagonist from these games.
- Pichu has an alternate costume in which it wears the Team Skull bandana, first worn by Team Skull members from these games.
- Darkest Lariat, a move used by Incineroar, originated in these games. Also, Max Malicious Moonsault, Incineroar's Final Smash, is a more powerful version of Malicious Moonsault, Incineroar's signature Z-move, from these games.
- Poké Ball Summons:
- Spirits:
- Music:
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
- Playable Characters:
- Poké Ball Summons
Detective Pikachu – Birth of a New Duo
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
- Spirits:
Pokémon Sword and Shield
- Spirits: