A Meteor Smash (also known as a Meteor Attack) is an aerial move introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee where characters can smash an opponent straight down. However, the opponent can avoid a Meteor Smash by jumping or attacking the other player just before being struck.
Meteor Smashes in Super Smash Bros. Melee
Fighter | Attack name | Button combo |
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Mario | Plunger | Forward + A in midair |
Pikachu | N/A | N/A |
Bowser | N/A | N/A |
Peach | Elegant Sweep The Royal Treatment |
Down + A (under certain conditions) Z + Down |
Yoshi | Noggin Dunk Flutter Kick |
Forward + A in midair Down + A in midair |
Donkey Kong | Hammer Knuckle Flying Stomp |
Forward + A in midair (under certain conditions) Down + A in midair |
Captain Falcon | Step on It | Down + A in midair |
Fox | N/A | N/A |
Ness | Meteor Kick | Down + A in midair |
Ice Climbers | Hammer Slam | Forward + A in midair (under certain conditions) |
Kirby | Screw Driver Victory Dance |
Down + A in midair Z + Down |
Samus | Heel Kick Meteor Cannon |
Up + A Down + A in midair |
Zelda | Trip Meteor Heel |
Down + A (under certain conditions) Down + A in midair |
Sheik | N/A | N/A |
Link | Grass Cutter | Down + A (under certain conditions) |
Jigglypuff | Spinning Kick | Down + A in midair (under certain conditions) |
Mewtwo | Meteor Kick | Down + A in midair |
Luigi | Screwdriver Kick Taunt |
Down + A in midair (under certain conditions) Up on the control pad |
Marth | N/A | N/A |
Mr. Game & Watch | Donkey Kong Jr. | Down + A in midair (under certain conditions) |
Dr. Mario | N/A | N/A |
Ganondorf | Thunder Drop | Down + A in midair |
Young Link | Grass Cutter Sword Plant |
Down + A (under certain conditions) Down + A in midair (under certain conditions) |
Falco | Floor Blaster | Z + Down |
Pichu | N/A | N/A |
Roy | Half Moon | Down + A in midair (under certain conditions) |
Meteor Smashes in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Fighter | Meteor Smash name | Action to perform Meteor Smash |
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Mario | Forward + A in midair | |
Donkey Kong | Down + A in midair | |
Kirby | Down + A in midair | |
Link | Down + A | |
Ice Climbers |