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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:
    •   Saffron City, one of the largest cities in the Kanto region, appears as a stage in Smash 64 and Ultimate.
  • Stage elements:
  • Items:
  • Poké Ball summons:
  • Enemies:
  • 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:
    •   Electrode, Goldeen, Meowth, Mew, Moltres, Snorlax and Staryu appear as 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:

Pokémon Trading Card Game

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 summons:
    •   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:
    •   Misty and Professor Oak originate from the games, but their trophies use the designs of their anime counterparts.
    •   Meowth's Melee Trophy is based off of one of the anime endings, Meowth's Party.
  • 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:
    •   Mewtwo takes inspiration from its portrayal in this movie, including using Shadow Ball as its primary attack. It speaks in its Japanese voice from the movie.

Pokémon Stadium (JPN)

  • Playable characters:
    •   Pikachu has two alternate costumes based on two colors of nicknamed Pikachu from this game.
    •   Mewtwo has two alternate costumes based on two colors of Mewtwo from this game.
  • Stages:
    •   Pokémon Stadium, which appears in Melee, Brawl and Ultimate, was inspired by this game.
  • Stage elements:
    •   The models used for the titular floats in Poké Floats were ripped straight from this game and its sequels.

Pokémon Yellow

  • Playable characters:
    •   Squirtle's blue alternate costume is reminiscent of its battle sprite from this game.
    •   Ivysaur's green alternate costume is reminiscent of its battle sprite from this game.

Pokémon Snap

Pokémon Stadium (EN) / Pokémon Stadium 2 (JPN)

  • Playable characters:
    •   Jigglypuff has two alternate costumes based on two colors of nicknamed Jigglypuff from this game.
    •   Jigglypuff's deflating taunt is based on its defeat animation from this game.
  • Stages:
    •   Pokémon Stadium 2, which appears in Brawl, Smash for Wii U and Ultimate was inspired by this game and named after the Japanese release's name.

Pokémon the Movie 2000: The Power of One

  • Poké Ball summons
    •   Lugia was initially created for this film and makes its debut here.[1]

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.
  • Stage elements:
  • Poké Ball summons:
  • Trophies:
    •   Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Crobat, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Togepi, Bellossom, Marill, Sudowoodo, Unown, Wobbuffet, Steelix, Scizor, Heracross, Porygon2, Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Lugia, Ho-Oh and Celebi appear as trophies.
    •   Hoppip and Pichu, Skarmory appear as trophies.
  • Stickers:
    •   Bellossom, Celebi, Chikorita, Entei, Ho-Oh, Lugia, Suicune, Togepi and Wobbuffet appear as stickers.
  • Spirits:
    •   Chikorita, Togepi, Ampharos, Marill, Sudowoodo, Wooper, Unown, Wobbuffet, Steelix, Scizor, Heracross, Skarmory, Houndoom, Smeargle, Miltank, Raikou/Entei/Suicune, Tyranitar, Lugia, Ho-Oh and Celebi appear as 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)

  • Stage elements:
    •   Poké Floats had the models for the floats taken from this game and its predecessors.
  • Poké Ball summons:
    •   All Poké Ball Pokemon models in Melee are reused from this game.

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.
      •   Pichu also has this move as its Final Smash.
    •   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:
  • Trophies:
    •   Blaziken, Deoxys, Gardevoir, Groudon, Gulpin, Jirachi, Kyogre, Latios & Latios, Metagross, Mudkip, Plusle & Minun, Rayquaza, Snorunt, Torchic and Treecko appear as trophies.
    •   Milotic appear as trophies.
    •   Wailord and Registeel appear as trophies.
  • Stickers:
    •   Deoxys, Gardevoir, Groudon, Gulpin, Jirachi, Kyogre, Latias & Latios, Metagross, Rayquaza and Torchic appear as stickers.
  • Spirits:
    •   Blaziken, Gardevoir, Shedinja, Flygon, Milotic, Absol, Salamence, Metagross, Latias & Latios, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi and Deoxys appear as spirits.
  • Music:

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:
    •   Lucario's voice and ability to speak human language telepathically is taken from this movie.

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

  • Playable characters:
    •   Mewtwo has an alternate costume whose color scheme matches Shadow Lugia, the main Pokémon from this game.

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:
    •   Spear Pillar, a core setting in these games, appears as a playable stage in Brawl and Ultimate.
  • 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:
    •   Bonsly, Manaphy, Munchlax, Piplup and Weavile appear as stickers.
  • Spirits:
    •   Piplup, Garchomp, Abomasnow, Rotom, Uxie/Mesprit/Azelf, Dialga, Palkia, Regigigas, Giratina (Altered Forme), Cresselia, Phione, Darkrai, Shaymin (Land Forme) and Arceus appear as spirits.
  • Music:

Pokémon Battle Revolution

  • Poké Ball summons:
    •   All Poké Ball Pokémon models are reused from this game.

Pokémon Platinum

  • Spirits:
    •   Giratina (Origin Forme) and Shaymin (Sky Forme) appear as spirits.

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

  • Playable characters:
    •   Spiky-eared Pichu first appeared in this film as a promotional cameo for HeartGold and SoulSilver.

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

  • Playable characters:
    •   Pikachu has an alternate costume in which it wears the hat that Ethan, the male protagonist from these games, wears.
    •   Pichu has an alternate costume resembling Spiky-eared Pichu, who made its video game debut in these games.

Pokémon Black and White

  • Playable characters:
    •   The female Pokémon Trainer features an alternate costume based on Hilda, the female protagonist from these games.
    •   Psystrike, Mewtwo's Final Smash, originated in these games.
  • Stages:
    •   Unova Pokémon League appears as a stage in the 3DS version of Smash 4 and Ultimate, with N's Castle from the finale of Black and White rising up in the background.
  • Stage elements:
    •   Reshiram, Zekrom and Whimsicott appear as background characters on Unova Pokémon League.
    •   On Kalos Pokémon League, Hydreigon and Axew appear during the Dragon transformation, Tepig appears during the Fire transformation and Klinklang appears during the Steel transformation.
  • Poké Ball summons:
  • Enemies:
  • Trophies:
    •   Victini, Snivy, Oshawott, Zoroark, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta and Genesect appear as trophies.
    •   Petilil, Chandelure, Croyogonal, Whimsicott, Emolga, Reshiram, Zekrom and Audino appear as trophies.
  • Spirits:
    •   Victini, Oshawott, Zoroark, Chandelure, Hydreigon, Cobalion/Terrakion/Virizion, Tornadus, Thundurus, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta (Aria Forme) and Genesect appear as spirits.
  • Music:

Pokémon Black and White 2

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:
    •   Prism Tower, the central city in Kalos, is a playable stage in the 3DS version of Smash 4 and Ultimate.
    •   Kalos Pokémon League appears as a playable stage in the Wii U version of Smash 4 and Ultimate.
  • Stage elements:
    •   Helioptile and Yveltal appear as background characters on Prism Tower.
    •   On Kalos Pokémon League, Pyroar appears during the Fire transformation, Honedge appears during the Steel transformation and Clawitzer appears during the Water transformation.
  • 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:
    •   Chespin, Aegislash, Inkay, Dedenne, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde (50% Forme), Diancie, Hoopa (Confined), Volcanion, Mega Charizard X, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Lucario appear as spirits.
  • Music:

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

  • Playable characters:
    •   Pikachu has an alternate costume based on Pikachu Libre, who debuted in these games.
  • Spirits:
    •   Pikachu Libre, Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, Mega Diancie and Hoopa (Unbound) appear as spirits.
  • Music:

Pokémon Sun and Moon

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

  • Playable characters:
    •   Pokémon Trainer has an alternate costume based on Selene's design from these games.
  • Poké Ball summons:
    •   Mimikyu's attack, Let's Snuggle Forever, is exclusive to these versions of the game.

Detective Pikachu – Birth of a New Duo

  • Spirits:
    •   Detective Pikachu appears as a spirit.

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

  • Spirits:
    •   Partner Pikachu and Partner Eevee appear as spirits. They were available in a post-launch update and can be automatically obtained by having their corresponding game on the same Nintendo Switch as Ultimate.

Pokémon Sword and Shield

  • Spirits:
    •   Grookey, Scorbunny, & Sobble, Corviknight, Morpeko, Zacian & Zamazenta appear as spirits as of the version 6.1.0 update.


  Pokémon universe
Fighters Pikachu (SSB · SSBM · SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Jigglypuff (SSB · SSBM · SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Pichu (SSBM · SSBU) · Mewtwo (SSBM · SSB4 · SSBU) · Pokémon Trainer (SSBB · SSBU) · Squirtle (SSBB · SSBU) · Ivysaur (SSBB · SSBU) · Charizard (SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Lucario (SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Greninja (SSB4 · SSBU) · Incineroar (SSBU)
Boss Rayquaza
Stages Saffron City · Pokémon Stadium · Poké Floats · Pokémon Stadium 2 · Spear Pillar · Unova Pokémon League · Prism Tower · Kalos Pokémon League
Items Poké Ball · Master Ball
Poké Ball Pokémon Abomasnow · Abra · Arceus · Articuno · Beedrill · Bellossom · Bewear · Blastoise · Bonsly · Celebi · Chansey · Charizard · Chespin · Chikorita · Clefairy · Cyndaquil · Darkrai · Dedenne · Deoxys · Ditto · Eevee · Electrode · Entei · Exeggutor · Fennekin · Fletchling · Gardevoir · Genesect · Giratina · Gogoat · Goldeen · Groudon · Gulpin · Hitmonlee · Ho-Oh · Inkay · Jirachi · Keldeo · Koffing · Kyogre · Kyurem · Latias & Latios · Lugia · Lunala · Manaphy · Marill · Marshadow · Meloetta · Meowth · Metagross · Mew · Mimikyu · Moltres · Munchlax · Onix · Oshawott · Palkia · Piplup · Porygon2 · Pyukumuku · Raichu · Raikou · Scizor · Snivy · Snorlax · Solgaleo · Spewpa · Starmie · Staryu · Suicune · Swirlix · Tapu Koko · Togedemaru · Togepi · Torchic · Unown · Venusaur · Victini · Vulpix · Weavile · Weezing · Wobbuffet · Xerneas · Zapdos · Zoroark
Enemies Chandelure · Cryogonal · Gastly · Koffing · Petilil
Other Charmander · Cresselia · Dialga · Porygon · Registeel · Reshiram · Team Rocket · Zekrom · List of Pokémon
Trophies, Stickers and Spirits Trophies (SSBM · SSBB · SSB4) · Stickers · Spirits
Music Brawl · SSB4 · Ultimate
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