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[[File:Amiibo logo.svg|thumb|300px|amiibo logo.]]
[[File:Amiibo logo.svg|thumb|300px|amiibo logo.]]
[[File:SSB4-U amiibo.png|thumb|300px|Most of the first wave of amiibo for ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', as seen at [[E3]] 2014.]]
[[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 {{SSBU|Wolf}}, a veteran returning from ''[[Brawl]]''.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/SmashBros/posts/1798933213526566</ref>
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}}. This is the last wave to feature fighters from the base roster.
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 will be released on February 16th, 2024.<ref>https://twitter.com/nintendoamerica/status/1732567373536690275</ref>
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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|{{symbol|other|16px}} ''{{iw|wikipedia|Skylanders}}''<ref group="n" name="skylanders"/>||{{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=24px}}{{Head|Bowser|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
|{{symbol|other|16px}} ''{{iw|wikipedia|Skylanders}}''<ref group="n" name="skylanders"/>||{{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=24px}}{{Head|Bowser|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
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|{{symbol|mario|16px}} [[mariowiki:amiibo#Super Mario|''Super Mario'']]||{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=24px}}{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=24px|cl=White}}<ref group="n" name="wedding"/><ref group="n" name="wedding Mario"/>{{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=24px}}{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSBU|s=24px}}{{Head|Luigi|g=SSBU|s=24px}}{{Head|Peach|g=SSBU|s=24px}}<ref group="n" name="wedding"/><ref group="n" name="loftwing"/>{{Head|Bowser|g=SSBU|s=24px}}<ref group="n" name="wedding"/>{{Head|Wario|g=SSBU|s=24px|cl=Classic}}{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBU|s=24px}}{{Head|Rosalina|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
|{{symbol|mario|16px}} [[mariowiki:amiibo#Super Mario|''Super Mario'']]||{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=24px}}<ref group="n" name="wedding"/>{{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=24px}}{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSBU|s=24px}}{{Head|Luigi|g=SSBU|s=24px}}{{Head|Peach|g=SSBU|s=24px}}<ref group="n" name="wedding"/><ref group="n" name="loftwing"/>{{Head|Bowser|g=SSBU|s=24px}}<ref group="n" name="wedding"/>{{Head|Wario|g=SSBU|s=24px|cl=Classic}}{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBU|s=24px}}{{Head|Rosalina|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
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|{{symbol|mario|16px}} [[mariowiki:amiibo#Super Mario Bros. 30th Anniversary|''Super Mario Bros.'' 30th Anniversary]]||{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
|{{symbol|mario|16px}} [[mariowiki:amiibo#Super Mario Bros. 30th Anniversary|''Super Mario Bros.'' 30th Anniversary]]||{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=24px}}
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<ref name="skylanders">Specifically referring to [https://www.nintendo.com/amiibo/detail/hammer-slam-bowser-amiibo-skylanders-superchargers-series/ Hammer Slam Bowser] and [https://www.nintendo.com/amiibo/detail/turbo-charge-donkey-kong-amiibo-skylanders-superchargers-series/ Turbo Charge Donkey Kong] that act as both amiibo and Skylanders figures.</ref>
<ref name="skylanders">Specifically referring to [https://www.nintendo.com/amiibo/detail/hammer-slam-bowser-amiibo-skylanders-superchargers-series/ Hammer Slam Bowser] and [https://www.nintendo.com/amiibo/detail/turbo-charge-donkey-kong-amiibo-skylanders-superchargers-series/ Turbo Charge Donkey Kong] that act as both amiibo and Skylanders figures.</ref>
<ref name="wedding">In ''Ultimate'', their ''Super Mario Odyssey'' wedding figures also reward spirits based on their wedding outfits. Peach (Wedding) and Bowser (Wedding) are Primary/Support Spirits, whereas Mario (Wedding) is a Fighter Spirit.</ref>
<ref name="wedding">In ''Ultimate'', their ''Super Mario Odyssey'' wedding figures also reward spirits based on their wedding outfits. Peach (Wedding) and Bowser (Wedding) are Primary/Support Spirits, whereas Mario (Wedding) is a Fighter Spirit.</ref>
<ref name="wedding Mario">The ''Super Mario Odyssey'' amiibo figure hast the Figure Player default to [[Mario]]'s Wedding Tunic when scanned in ''Ultimate''</ref>
<ref name="loftwing">In ''Ultimate'', the Cat Peach figure and the Zelda & Loftwing figure only function as Figure Players and do not reward additional spirits.</ref>
<ref name="loftwing">In ''Ultimate'', the Cat Peach figure and the Zelda & Loftwing figure only function as Figure Players and do not reward additional spirits.</ref>
<ref name="Young Link">The Link (''Majora's Mask'') amiibo figure functions as [[Link]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' and Young Link in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.</ref>
<ref name="Young Link">The Link (''Majora's Mask'') amiibo figure functions as [[Link]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' and Young Link in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.</ref>
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====Non-fighter amiibo which give spirits====
====Non-fighter amiibo which give spirits====
Additionally, the following non-fighter amiibo figures will reward the player with a [[spirit]] when scanned in ''Ultimate''.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/hardware/amiibo/chart/chart_soft.html?codes=aaaba_switch JP amiibo compatibility chart (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate). amiibo that are fighters have a "Read/Write" function, amiibo that are non-fighters have a "Read Only" function.]</ref> If the spirit is a master spirit, their function will be unlocked as well.
The following amiibo figures will reward the player with a [[spirit]] when scanned in ''Ultimate''.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/hardware/amiibo/chart/chart_soft.html?codes=aaaba_switch JP amiibo compatibility chart (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate). amiibo that are fighters have a "Read/Write" function, amiibo that are non-fighters have a "Read Only" function.]</ref> If the spirit is a master spirit, their function will be unlocked as well.


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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}} ''Diablo''||Loot Goblin
|{{symbol|other|16px}} ''Diablo''||Loot Goblin
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|{{symbol|other|16px}} ''[[Monster Hunter]]''||One-eyed Rathalos & Rider (Boy), One-eyed Rathalos & Rider (Girl), Nabiru, Rathian & Cheval, Baioth & Ayulia, Qurupeco & Dan, Magnamalo, Palamute, Palico, Razewing Ratha, Ena, Tsukino, 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
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|{{symbol|other|16px}} ''[[List of spirits (Others)|Shovel Knight]]''||Shovel Knight (Gold Edition)
|{{symbol|other|16px}} {{uv|Shovel Knight}}||Shovel Knight (Gold Edition)
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|{{symbol|splatoon|16px}} ''[[Splatoon]]''||[[inkipedia:Octoling|Octoling (Blue)]], {{iw|inkipedia|Smallfry|character}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Shiver}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Frye}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Big Man}}
|{{symbol|splatoon|16px}} {{uv|Splatoon}}||[[inkipedia:Octoling|Octoling (Blue)]], {{iw|inkipedia|Smallfry|character}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Shiver}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Frye}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Big Man}}
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|{{symbol|xenoblade|16px}} ''[[Xenoblade Chronicles]]''||{{iw|xenoserieswiki|Noah}}, {{iw|xenoserieswiki|Mio}}
|{{symbol|xenoblade|16px}} {{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}}||{{iw|xenoserieswiki|Noah}}, {{iw|xenoserieswiki|Mio}}
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*[[Mega Man]] is the only third party fighter to have an amiibo outside the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.
*[[Mega Man]] is the only third party fighter to have an amiibo outside the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.
**Mega Man is also the only character to have a proper "special edition" amiibo in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' line, that being [https://www.nintendo.com/us/amiibo/detail/mega-man-gold-edition-amiibo/ Mega Man (Gold Edition)].
**Mega Man is also the only character to have a proper "special edition" amiibo in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' line, that being [https://www.nintendo.com/us/amiibo/detail/mega-man-gold-edition-amiibo/ Mega Man (Gold Edition)].
*[[Pikachu]]'s ''Detective Pikachu'' amiibo is not compatible with ''Smash 4'', and as such is the only amiibo figure to depict a ''Smash'' character to not have any functionality in Smash.
*[[Pikachu]]'s ''Detective Pikachu'' amiibo is not compatible with ''Smash 4'', and as such is the only amiibo figure to depict a ''Smash'' character to not have any functionality as a figure player in ''Smash''.
**However, Detective Pikachu is a spirit in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', and the Detective Pikachu amiibo does grant this spirit in-game.
**However, Detective Pikachu is a spirit in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', and the Detective Pikachu amiibo does grant this spirit in-game.
*Certain amiibo that show characters in an [[alternate costume]] will have their Figure Player default to that costume. This includes the "Player 2" versions of ''Smash Bros'' amiibo, but also amiibo from other lines such as [[Inkling|Inkling Boy]], [[Isabelle]] in her winter jacket, and [[Link]] in his Tunic of the Wild for the ''Link’s Awakening'' figure. [[Ike]]'s amiibo defaults to his alternate costume in ''Ultimate''; as such, there is no Ike amiibo that defaults to his default costume.
*Certain amiibo that show characters in an [[alternate costume]] will have their Figure Player default to that costume. This includes the "Player 2" versions of ''Smash Bros'' amiibo, but also amiibo from other lines such as [[Inkling|Inkling Boy]], [[Isabelle]] in her winter jacket, and [[Link]] in his Tunic of the Wild for the ''Link’s Awakening'' figure. [[Ike]]'s amiibo defaults to his alternate costume in ''Ultimate''; as such, there is no Ike amiibo that defaults to his default costume.
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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.


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