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==List of neutral stages in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
==List of neutral stages in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
*[[Dream Land]]
*[[Congo Jungle]]
*[[Congo Jungle]]
*[[Hyrule Castle]]
*[[Dream Land]]


Due to the lack of [[counterpick]] stages in the game, every stage that is not [[banned stage|banned]] is technically a "neutral stage" because they can all be picked randomly for the first match. However, it is widely agreed upon that Hyrule Castle and Dream Land are the most neutral of the stages, and therefore they are often called "neutral stages." Of these two specifically, Hyrule Castle is the most common stage found followed by Dream Land.
Dream Land is usually considered the most neutral stage in ''Smash 64'' by a considerable margin in most rulesets, due to the stage's simple layout and lack of major stage hazards. Congo Jungle is also considered a neutral stage in the American ruleset.


===List of neutral stages in Japanese ''Super Smash Bros.''===
[[Hyrule Castle]] was considered the second most neutral stage behind Dream Land for a long time, but in the American ruleset, it is currently banned. This is primarily because of the tornado stage hazards, that appear completely randomly and also speed up at random times, which can unexpectedly cover a player's option that would have otherwise been completely safe. In addition, the stage's large size can allow rather significant [[camping]] in certain positions of the stage, where it is very difficult for one player to approach safely. {{Sm|Bane}} is often credited for being a significant contributor to the banning of Hyrule Castle, creating a Smash World Forums thread named [http://smashboards.com/threads/a-case-against-hyrule.340054/ A Case Against Hyrule] that pointed out the disadvantages of the stage. However, Hyrule Castle remains a popular stage among many players, and due to the Gentleman Rule (which allows banned stages to be used if both players agree), certain matches being played on Hyrule Castle are still seen even in tournaments that ban the stage.
*[[Dream Land]]


The only legal stage in Japan, neutral or otherwise, is Dreamland. Their general reasoning behind only having this neutral is due to the tornado on Hyrule Castle as well as its size while Congo Jungle is banned due to the size as well.
Certain other ''Smash 64'' rulesets vary. In the Japanese ruleset, Dream Land is not only the only neutral stage, but also the only legal stage, whereas in the Peruvian ruleset, Hyrule Castle is the only neutral and legal stage in a similar fashion.


==List of neutral stages in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
==List of neutral stages in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
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*[[Fountain of Dreams]]
*[[Fountain of Dreams]]
*[[Pokémon Stadium]]
*[[Pokémon Stadium]]
*[[Battlefield (SSBM)|Battlefield]]
*{{SSBM|Battlefield}}
*Dream Land (N64)
*Dream Land (N64)
*[[Final Destination (SSBM)|Final Destination]]
*{{SSBM|Final Destination}}


==List of neutral stages in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
==List of neutral stages in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
*[[Battlefield (SSBB)|Battlefield]]
*{{SSBB|Battlefield}}
*[[Castle Siege]]
*[[Castle Siege]]
*[[Final Destination (SSBB)|Final Destination]]
*{{SSBB|Final Destination}}
*[[Lylat Cruise]]
*[[Lylat Cruise]]
*[[Pokémon Stadium]]
*[[Pokémon Stadium]]
*[[Smashville]]
*[[Smashville]]
*[[Yoshi's Island (SSBB)|Yoshi's Island]]
*{{SSBB|Yoshi's Island}}


==See also==
==See also==
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*[[Tournament legal (SSBB)]]
*[[Tournament legal (SSBB)]]
*[[Banned stage]]
*[[Banned stage]]
[[Category:Stages]]
[[Category:Stages]]

Revision as of 16:57, July 21, 2014

In many official tournaments, neutral stages are stages that can be chosen randomly for the first match in a set.

List of neutral stages in Super Smash Bros.

Dream Land is usually considered the most neutral stage in Smash 64 by a considerable margin in most rulesets, due to the stage's simple layout and lack of major stage hazards. Congo Jungle is also considered a neutral stage in the American ruleset.

Hyrule Castle was considered the second most neutral stage behind Dream Land for a long time, but in the American ruleset, it is currently banned. This is primarily because of the tornado stage hazards, that appear completely randomly and also speed up at random times, which can unexpectedly cover a player's option that would have otherwise been completely safe. In addition, the stage's large size can allow rather significant camping in certain positions of the stage, where it is very difficult for one player to approach safely. Bane is often credited for being a significant contributor to the banning of Hyrule Castle, creating a Smash World Forums thread named A Case Against Hyrule that pointed out the disadvantages of the stage. However, Hyrule Castle remains a popular stage among many players, and due to the Gentleman Rule (which allows banned stages to be used if both players agree), certain matches being played on Hyrule Castle are still seen even in tournaments that ban the stage.

Certain other Smash 64 rulesets vary. In the Japanese ruleset, Dream Land is not only the only neutral stage, but also the only legal stage, whereas in the Peruvian ruleset, Hyrule Castle is the only neutral and legal stage in a similar fashion.

List of neutral stages in Super Smash Bros. Melee

List of neutral stages in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

See also