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{{Infobox Item
{{Infobox Item
| title        = Franklin Badge
| title        = Franklin Badge
| image        = [[File:MotherFranklinBadge.png]]
| image        = [[File:RealFranklinBadge.png]]
| caption      = {{symbol|earthbound}}<br />A Franklin Badge pin that was packaged with the Deluxe Box for ''Mother 3''.
| caption      = {{symbol|earthbound}}<br />A Franklin Badge pin that was packaged with the Deluxe Box for ''Mother 3''.
| series      = {{uv|EarthBound}}
| series      = {{uv|EarthBound}}
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==Origin==
==Origin==
[[File:Mother 3 FB.gif|thumbnail|left|The Franklin Badge reflecting an electric attack in ''Mother 3''.]]
[[File:Mother 3 FB.gif|thumb|left|The Franklin Badge reflecting an electric attack in ''Mother 3''.]]
The Franklin Badge first appeared as an item in ''[[Mother]]'', in which it is given to the main protagonist, {{s|wikibound|Ninten}}, after saving his friend {{s|wikibound|Pippi}} from {{s|wikibound|PseudoZombi}}s in the {{s|wikibound|South Cemetery}}. Another one is found in a box in {{s|wikibound|Duncan's Factory}}. It is used to reflect [[wikibound:PK Beam|PK Beam γ]], normally a one hit knock-out attack, making certain fights easier. It also is an item in ''{{b|EarthBound|game}}'' and ''[[Mother 3]]'', but was used to reflect all thunder attacks, most commonly [[PK Thunder]], which made it an important item in both games. It is described as having been used by [[Wikipedia:Benjamin Franklin|Benjamin Franklin]]. In ''Smash'', the Franklin Badge reflects all projectiles, not just electric based ones.
The Franklin Badge first appeared as an item in ''[[Mother]]'' (later released outside of Japan as ''EarthBound Beginnings''), in which it is given to the main protagonist, {{s|wikibound|Ninten}}, after saving his friend {{s|wikibound|Pippi}} from {{s|wikibound|PseudoZombi}}s in the {{s|wikibound|South Cemetery}}. Another one is found in a box in {{s|wikibound|Duncan's Factory}}. In ''EarthBound Beginnings'' it is used to reflect [[wikibound:PK Beam|PK Beam γ]], normally a one-hit knock-out attack, making certain fights easier. It is described as having been used by {{iw|Wikipedia|Benjamin Franklin}} during his experiments with lightning. It later appears an item in ''{{b|EarthBound|game}}'' when [[Paula]] gives it to [[Ness]] to protect him from the lightning attacks from {{s|wikibound|Carpainter}}. In ''EarthBound'' it instead reflects all thunder attacks, most commonly [[PK Thunder]]. It once again appears in ''[[Mother 3]]'', where it first appears as the Courage Badge, which when cleaned by a [[Mr. Saturn]] reveals it is actually the Franklin Badge. It serves the same purpose as in ''EarthBound'' where it reflects lightning-based attacks, and thus the Franklin Badge is a very important item in all three ''EarthBound'' games. In ''Smash'', the Franklin Badge reflects all projectiles, not just electric-based ones.


When ''Mother'' was first released, an official strategy guide was also released, which contained a list of items that are in the game along with a picture of each item; the Franklin Badge was depicted with simply having a smiley. The strategy guide also contained a contest that involved the reader cutting out a seal and sending it to the publisher. Out of everybody who sent in a seal, two-hundred randomly selected people won a Franklin Badge pin. Franklin Badges were also packaged in the limited edition Deluxe Box of ''Mother 3''. The Franklin Badge's design in ''Smash'' is based on the Franklin Badge pins that were handed out for the official ''Mother'' strategy guide contest and the Franklin Badge pins included in the ''Mother 3'' Deluxe Box.
When ''Mother'' was first released in Japan, an official strategy guide was also released, which contained a list of items that are in the game along with a picture of each item; the Franklin Badge was depicted with simply having a smiley. The strategy guide also contained a contest that involved the reader cutting out a seal and sending it to the publisher. Out of everybody who sent in a seal, two-hundred randomly selected people won a Franklin Badge pin. Franklin Badges were also packaged in the limited edition Deluxe Box of ''Mother 3''. The Franklin Badge's design in ''Smash'' is based on the Franklin Badge pins that were handed out for the official ''Mother'' strategy guide contest and the Franklin Badge pins included in the ''Mother 3'' Deluxe Box.
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[[File:Franklin Badge U.jpg|thumb|left|{{SSB4|Toon Link}} wears the Franklin Badge in {{forwiiu}}.]]
[[File:Franklin Badge U.jpg|thumb|left|{{SSB4|Toon Link}} wears the Franklin Badge in {{forwiiu}}.]]
[[File:Franklin Badge6.jpg|thumb|150px|Different characters, like {{SSBB|Kirby}} shown here, wear the Franklin Badge in different locations.]]
[[File:Franklin Badge6.jpg|thumb|150px|Different characters, like {{SSBB|Kirby}} shown here, wear the Franklin Badge in different locations.]]
The Franklin Badge is an item originating from the [[EarthBound (universe)|''Mother''/''EarthBound'']] series. Named after [[Wikipedia:Benjamin Franklin|Benjamin Franklin]], it is capable of reflecting electricity-based attacks back at its caster.
The player can put a Franklin Badge anywhere on their body, which will protect them from projectiles. When the Franklin Badge is equipped, the player can notice the badge emits light in a sparkling fashion, and it can be noticed by other players. However, the item will not stay on the player the entire match, so players must be sure to notice when it disappears from their character's body or if the sparkling light has vanished.<ref name="dojo" />
The player can put a Franklin Badge anywhere on their body, which will protect them from projectiles. When the Franklin Badge is equipped, the player can notice the badge emits light in a sparkling fashion, and it can be noticed by other players. However, the item will not stay on the player the entire match, so players must be sure to notice when it disappears from their character's body or if the sparkling light has vanished.<ref name="dojo" />


The Franklin Badge can't be broken like other reflectors, if a projectile overloads the Franklin Badge, it will simply either be absorbed or pass through the character.
The Franklin Badge can't be broken like other reflectors; if a projectile overloads the Franklin Badge, it will simply either be absorbed or pass through the character.


The Franklin Badge can also be selected on the [[Special Brawl]] mode. When selected in this mode, the Badge remains for the entire duration of the match.
The Franklin Badge can also be selected on the [[Special Brawl]] mode. When selected in this mode, the Badge remains for the entire duration of the match.
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===In [[Smash Tour]]===
===In [[Smash Tour]]===
In {{forwiiu}}, the Franklin Badge is one of the items that can be found in [[Smash Tour]], and will give a player the ability to start one battle wearing a Franklin Badge when used.
In {{forwiiu}}, the Franklin Badge is one of the items that can be found in [[Smash Tour]] and will give a player the ability to start one battle wearing a Franklin Badge when used.


===Spirits===
==Trophies==
While the Franklin Badge itself does not have a Spirit, the item appears as an ability for the Primary Spirit Mega Diancie and Father Balder.
===In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
{{Trophy
|name=Franklin Badge
|image=Franklin Badge - Brawl Trophy.png
|desc=A badge you can put on to gain the ability to reflect all projectiles. It has exactly the same effect as other reflectors in the game, like the one Fox uses. In EarthBound, it was used to counter Thunder attacks. The lightning bolt on the badge is proof of its capacity. Its importance and usefulness made a deep impression on players.
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=EarthBound|console2=GBA|game2=Mother 3|release2=Japan Only}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=EarthBound|release1=Japan and US Only|console2=GBA|game2=Mother 3|release2=Japan Only}}
|game=Brawl
}}
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
===In ''Super Smash Bros. 4''===
|-
{{Trophy
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Slot !! Ability !! Series
|name=Franklin Badge
|image-3ds=FranklinBadgeTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=FranklinBadgeTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-ntsc=While not the most flashy of accessories, the Franklin Badge is actually incredibly useful. When wearing it, any projectiles launched your way will be reflected harmlessly off you. There is no downside, so grab this as soon as it appears. Don't get too confident, though—the bonus doesn't last long.
|desc-pal=The Franklin Badge might not be flashy, but it's an impressive piece of kit. This tiny thing acts as a reflector shield for any projectiles fired your way. With no particular drawbacks to consider either, it's a real boon if you can snag it. It will run out, though, so don't get careless!
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=EarthBound|release1=06/1995}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=SFC|game1=EarthBound|release1=1994 (JP)|console2=GBA|game2=Mother 3|release2=2006 (JP)}}
}}
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==Spirits==
While the Franklin Badge itself does not have a [[spirit]], the item appears as skill which equips the player with it at the start of a match.
====Primary spirits====
{|class="wikitable sortable"
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Slots
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Ability !! Series
|-
|-
| 547 || [[File:Mega Diancie Spirit.png|center|64x64px]] || Mega Diancie || {{color|#17ba17|Grab}} || ★★★★ || 3 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Pokémon''
| 547 || {{SpiritTableName|Mega Diancie|size=64}} || {{SpiritType|Grab}} || ★★★★ || 3 || 4748 || 11871 || 1681 || 4202 || 2521 || 6304 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Pokémon'' Series
|-
|-
| 1,018 || [[File:Father Balder Spirit.png|center|64x64px]] || Father Balder || {{color|#18aef5|Shield}} || ★★★ || 2 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Bayonetta''
| 1,018 || {{SpiritTableName|Father Balder|size=64}} || {{SpiritType|Shield}} || ★★★ || 2 || 3486 || 10487 || 1620 || 4873 || 1465 || 4408 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Bayonetta'' Series
|}
|}
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====Support spirits====
 
{|class="wikitable sortable"
Equipping the Dark Mind, Ana or Sebastian Tute Support Spirits will equip the player a Franklin Badge at the start of a match.
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Class !! Cost !! Ability !! Series
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Cost !! Ability !! Series
| 350 || {{SpiritTableName|Dark Mind|size=64}} || ★★★ || 2 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Kirby'' Series
|-
|-
| 350 || [[File:Darkmind.png|center|64x64px]] || Dark Mind || {{color|#B5986C|Support}} || ★★★ || 2 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Kirby''
| 566 || {{SpiritTableName|Ana|size=64}} || ★★★ || 2 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''EarthBound'' Series
|-
|-
| 566 || [[File:Ana spirit.png|center|64x64px]] || Ana || {{color|#B5986C|Support}} || ★★★ || 2 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''EarthBound''
| 1,079 || {{SpiritTableName|Sebastian Tute|size=64}} || ★★★ || 2 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Wii Music''
|-
|-
| 1,079 || [[File:Sebastian Tute.png|center|64x64px]] || Sebastian Tute || {{color|#B5986C|Support}} || ★★★ || 2 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Wii Music''
| 1,366 || {{SpiritTableName|Athena Asamiya|size=64}} || ★★★ || 2 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Psycho Soldier''
|}
|}
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==Trophies==
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
[[File:Franklin Badge - Brawl Trophy.png|left|thumb|100px|The Franklin Badge trophy in ''Brawl''.]]
''A badge you can put on to gain the ability to reflect all projectiles. It has exactly the same effect as other reflectors in the game, like the one Fox uses. In Mother, it was used to deflect PK Beam when fighting Starman Jr. In Earthbound, it was used to counter Thunder attacks.  The lightning bolt on the badge is proof of its capacity. Its importance and usefulness made a deep impression on players.''
{{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=EarthBound ''(Japan and US Only)''|console2=GBA|game2=Mother 3 ''(Japan Only)''}}
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===''Super Smash Bros. 4''===
[[File:FranklinBadgeTrophyWiiU.png|thumb|100px|left|The Franklin Badge trophy in {{forwiiu}}.]]
[[File:FranklinBadgeTrophy3DS.png|thumb|100px|right|The Franklin Badge trophy in {{for3ds}}.]]
{{Flag|ntsc}} ''While not the most flashy of accessories, the Franklin Badge is actually incredibly useful. When wearing it, any projectiles launched your way will be reflected harmlessly off you. There is no downside, so grab this as soon as it appears. Don't get too confident, though—the bonus doesn't last long.''
{{Flag|pal}} ''The Franklin Badge might not be flashy, but it's an impressive piece of kit. This tiny thing acts as a reflector shield for any projectiles fired your way. With no particular drawbacks to consider either, it's a real boon if you can snag it. It will run out, though, so don't get careless!''
{{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=EarthBound (06/1995)|console2=GBA|game2=Mother 3 (2006 -- JP)}}
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:FranklinBadge.png|The first Franklin Badge from ''Mother's'' strategy guide.
FranklinBadge.png|The first Franklin Badge from ''Mother's'' strategy guide.
File:FranklinBadgeEB.png|Artwork of the Franklin Badge from the EarthBound Player's Guide
FranklinBadgeEB.png|Artwork of the Franklin Badge from the EarthBound Player's Guide
File:Franklin_Badge1.jpg|Artwork of the Franklin Badge from ''Brawl''.
Franklin_Badge1.jpg|Artwork of the Franklin Badge from ''Brawl''.
File:Franklin Badge2.jpg|{{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} grabbing a Franklin Badge.  
SSBUFranklinBadge.png|Artwork of the Franklin Badge from ''Ultimate''.
File:Franklin Badge3.jpg|Donkey Kong wearing the badge.
Franklin Badge2.jpg|{{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} grabbing a Franklin Badge.
File:Franklin Badge4.jpg|{{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}' Paralyzer does not affect DK due to the properties of the Badge.
Franklin Badge3.jpg|Donkey Kong wearing the badge.
File:Franklin Badge5.jpg|Status effects, such as Paralysis, carry over when reflected.
Franklin Badge4.jpg|{{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}' Paralyzer does not affect DK due to the properties of the Badge.
File:SSBUFranklinBadge.png]]|Artwork of a Franklin Badge from ''Ultimate''.
Franklin Badge5.jpg|Status effects, such as Paralysis, carry over when reflected.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|フランクリンバッジ|Furankurin Bajji}}
|jaM=Franklin Badge
|en=Franklin Badge
|fr=Badge Franklin
|frM=Franklin Badge
|es_es=Broche Franklin
|es_esM=Franklin Brooch
|es_la=Insignia Franklin
|es_laM=Franklin Badge
|de=Franklin Badge
|it=Medaglia Franklin
|itM=Franklin Medal
|nl=Franklin-badge
|ru={{rollover|Значок Франклина|Znachok Franklina|?}}
|ruM=Franklin Badge
|ko={{rollover|프랭클린 배지|Peuraengkeullin Baeji|?}}
|koM=Franklin Badge
|zh=Franklin Badge
}}


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 16:24, December 13, 2023

Franklin Badge
RealFranklinBadge.png
EarthboundSymbol.svg
A Franklin Badge pin that was packaged with the Deluxe Box for Mother 3.
Universe EarthBound
Appears in Brawl
SSB4
Ultimate
Item class Gear
Article on WikiBound Franklin Badge
Reflects projectiles.
Brawl's instruction manual

The Franklin Badge (フランクリンバッジ, Franklin Badge) is an item in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. 4, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It was revealed on Smash Bros. DOJO!! on August 10, 2007.[1]

OriginEdit

 
The Franklin Badge reflecting an electric attack in Mother 3.

The Franklin Badge first appeared as an item in Mother (later released outside of Japan as EarthBound Beginnings), in which it is given to the main protagonist, Ninten, after saving his friend Pippi from PseudoZombis in the South Cemetery. Another one is found in a box in Duncan's Factory. In EarthBound Beginnings it is used to reflect PK Beam γ, normally a one-hit knock-out attack, making certain fights easier. It is described as having been used by Benjamin Franklin during his experiments with lightning. It later appears an item in EarthBound when Paula gives it to Ness to protect him from the lightning attacks from Carpainter. In EarthBound it instead reflects all thunder attacks, most commonly PK Thunder. It once again appears in Mother 3, where it first appears as the Courage Badge, which when cleaned by a Mr. Saturn reveals it is actually the Franklin Badge. It serves the same purpose as in EarthBound where it reflects lightning-based attacks, and thus the Franklin Badge is a very important item in all three EarthBound games. In Smash, the Franklin Badge reflects all projectiles, not just electric-based ones.

When Mother was first released in Japan, an official strategy guide was also released, which contained a list of items that are in the game along with a picture of each item; the Franklin Badge was depicted with simply having a smiley. The strategy guide also contained a contest that involved the reader cutting out a seal and sending it to the publisher. Out of everybody who sent in a seal, two-hundred randomly selected people won a Franklin Badge pin. Franklin Badges were also packaged in the limited edition Deluxe Box of Mother 3. The Franklin Badge's design in Smash is based on the Franklin Badge pins that were handed out for the official Mother strategy guide contest and the Franklin Badge pins included in the Mother 3 Deluxe Box.

OverviewEdit

 
Toon Link wears the Franklin Badge in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
 
Different characters, like Kirby shown here, wear the Franklin Badge in different locations.

The player can put a Franklin Badge anywhere on their body, which will protect them from projectiles. When the Franklin Badge is equipped, the player can notice the badge emits light in a sparkling fashion, and it can be noticed by other players. However, the item will not stay on the player the entire match, so players must be sure to notice when it disappears from their character's body or if the sparkling light has vanished.[1]

The Franklin Badge can't be broken like other reflectors; if a projectile overloads the Franklin Badge, it will simply either be absorbed or pass through the character.

The Franklin Badge can also be selected on the Special Brawl mode. When selected in this mode, the Badge remains for the entire duration of the match.

In Smash TourEdit

In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, the Franklin Badge is one of the items that can be found in Smash Tour and will give a player the ability to start one battle wearing a Franklin Badge when used.

TrophiesEdit

In Super Smash Bros. BrawlEdit

 
Franklin Badge's trophy in Brawl
Franklin Badge
A badge you can put on to gain the ability to reflect all projectiles. It has exactly the same effect as other reflectors in the game, like the one Fox uses. In EarthBound, it was used to counter Thunder attacks. The lightning bolt on the badge is proof of its capacity. Its importance and usefulness made a deep impression on players.
 
 : EarthBound
 : Mother 3 (Japan Only)
 
 : EarthBound (Japan and US Only)
 : Mother 3 (Japan Only)

In Super Smash Bros. 4Edit

 
Franklin Badge's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
 
Franklin Badge's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Franklin Badge
  While not the most flashy of accessories, the Franklin Badge is actually incredibly useful. When wearing it, any projectiles launched your way will be reflected harmlessly off you. There is no downside, so grab this as soon as it appears. Don't get too confident, though—the bonus doesn't last long.
 : EarthBound (06/1995)
  The Franklin Badge might not be flashy, but it's an impressive piece of kit. This tiny thing acts as a reflector shield for any projectiles fired your way. With no particular drawbacks to consider either, it's a real boon if you can snag it. It will run out, though, so don't get careless!
 : EarthBound (1994 (JP))
 : Mother 3 (2006 (JP))

SpiritsEdit

While the Franklin Badge itself does not have a spirit, the item appears as skill which equips the player with it at the start of a match.

Primary spiritsEdit

No. Image Name Type Class Slots Base   Max   Base   Max   Base   Max   Ability Series
547 Mega Diancie
 
★★★★ 3 4748 11871 1681 4202 2521 6304 Franklin Badge Equipped Pokémon Series
1,018 Father Balder
 
★★★ 2 3486 10487 1620 4873 1465 4408 Franklin Badge Equipped Bayonetta Series

Support spiritsEdit

No. Image Name Class Cost Ability Series
350 Dark Mind ★★★ 2 Franklin Badge Equipped Kirby Series
566 Ana ★★★ 2 Franklin Badge Equipped EarthBound Series
1,079 Sebastian Tute ★★★ 2 Franklin Badge Equipped Wii Music
1,366 Athena Asamiya ★★★ 2 Franklin Badge Equipped Psycho Soldier

GalleryEdit

Names in other languagesEdit

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese フランクリンバッジ Franklin Badge
  English Franklin Badge
  French Badge Franklin Franklin Badge
  German Franklin Badge
  Spanish (PAL) Broche Franklin Franklin Brooch
  Spanish (NTSC) Insignia Franklin Franklin Badge
  Italian Medaglia Franklin Franklin Medal
  Chinese Franklin Badge
  Korean 프랭클린 배지 Franklin Badge
  Dutch Franklin-badge
  Russian Значок Франклина Franklin Badge

ReferencesEdit

  1. ^ a b Franklin Badge. Smash Bros. DOJO!!. smashbros.com (2007-08-10). Retrieved on 2007-11-09.