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The main Super Smash Bros. website was recently updated with new information regarding items, assist trophies, and Pokeballs following the Shulk reveal via Nintendo Direct. Most of these items were previously known through PotD's, other Directs, and seen during the demos. Obviously, not all of the goodness were revealed but enough that it should satisfy fans for the time being. Here are some pictures and descriptions of Assist Trophies shown on the main website:
Math is Smashing!
The main character of sorts from the Brain Age series, Mr. Kawashima, is a very intellectual man who is a genius at all types of math. According to the main site "The good doctor from Brain Age likes to hang out off the stage and fling numbers at the fighters. When the numbers collide and equal 10, it will cause a giant explosion. You can change the direction of the number bubbles by attacking them." He appears to function a bit like Andross albeit with the entire "numbers exploding" gimmick.
"Do you know how that makes me feel inside? Furious! Outraged! Sick with anger!"
Ghirahim was previously shown a few weeks up in the Picture of the Day though it wasn't shown exactly what he could do. It appears he will magically teleport around the stage while slashing his opponents with his sword. According to the main website "Ghirahim appeared in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. He moves like an acrobat and will attack with both sword and knife. Attacks against him will not fell him, and he can even teleport back into action should he get launched off the stage." This makes this character almost invisible to the players fighting on the screen.
You may be an electric rat but I am an electric GODDESS!
Phosphora hails from the Kid Icarus series and is Viridi's right-hand Goddess and sides with the Forces of Nature. She commands a wide variety of electrical powers in which she uses on the battlefield to great affect. On the main website: "Phosphora first appeared in Kid Icarus: Uprising. This cool beauty will soar through the sky at high speed and shoot lightning bolts. Attacking her will make her flinch, but you cannot defeat her." It appears players can slightly damage some Assist Trophies which will cause them to flinch or some knock back. Some, like Starfy, can be defeated, but Phosphora cannot.
I'll teach you to try and steal form my nest!
Fletchling hails from Pokemon X and Y and is a dual Normal and Flying type. Its later evolutions change into Flying and Fire types. Fletchling appears to hop along the ground; looking cut and using Peck to peck at nearby opponents. "Fletchling will follow its target around annoyingly and peck them numerous times." I foresee this Pokemon annoying and frustrating players as it hops along the stage; delivering small but painful pecks.
Breakdancing Pokemon style
Inkay hails from Pokemon X and Y and is a dual Dark and Psychic type Pokemon. It has the ability to daze and confuse enemies. It seems to be a stationary Pokemon that doesn't move around the stage much. It uses it's signature attack "Topsy-Turvy" to throw off its opponents balance. "You can make opponents fall over with Inkay's Topsy-Turvy. Once your rivals fall down, they are extremely vulnerable." Inkay appears to function a bit like the banana minus the opponent having to slip on it for it to work.
How to Train your Ghost Dragon
Giratina is one of the Legendaries from Pokemon Diamond, Pearl, and Plantinum and is a dual Ghost and Dragon type Pokemon. It has an imposing figure and powerful otherworldly abilities. It utilizes the attack "Dragon Breath" which is a staple in most Dragon type move sets. According to the main site: "Giratina shoots out a whirlwind by using Dragon Breath. If you don't escape it in time, you can get carried off the screen." It is unknown if this does damage but it seems to carry the opponents away from the stage and into the blast zone. I still think "Shadow Force" would had been a better option.
Just wait until the PETC hears about this!
The Cucco is an unique and new item from the Legend of Zelda series. Within Legend of Zelda, if Link was to hit the Cucco repeatedly, the Cucco summons his friends and his proceed to attack Link. The Cucco functions much like i Super Smash Bros. If attacked enough, it will summon its feathery friends and they will proceed to attack, pester, and peck at the opponents. "Once it takes enough damage, a Cucco becomes enraged and calls its feathered friends in for backup, attacking the last player that struck it. As you're intently attacking an opponent, be careful not to inadvertently hit a Cucco!" This makes this a pretty terrifying weapon and a lot of good strategies such as getting your enemies to land the last hit.
This is my boomstick!
The Daybreak is a very powerful weapon that comes from the Kid Icarus series. A one shot weapon that comes in 3-parts but, once assembled, unleashes a powerful storm of energy. This is the second 3-part item along with the Dragoon. According to the website: "This sacred device comes in three parts. Gather them all to assemble the weapon and begin firing high-powered beams that ignore fighters' shields!" The items seems to negate all defensive techniques and abilities and delivers one heck of a punch.
Venus would like to see Fiora as an Assist Trophy, Hawlucha as a Pokeball Pokemon, and Rare Candy as an item. Follow @VenustoBloom and let him know which ones you would like to see.
Assist Trophies
Math is Smashing!
"Do you know how that makes me feel inside? Furious! Outraged! Sick with anger!"
Ghirahim was previously shown a few weeks up in the Picture of the Day though it wasn't shown exactly what he could do. It appears he will magically teleport around the stage while slashing his opponents with his sword. According to the main website "Ghirahim appeared in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. He moves like an acrobat and will attack with both sword and knife. Attacks against him will not fell him, and he can even teleport back into action should he get launched off the stage." This makes this character almost invisible to the players fighting on the screen.
You may be an electric rat but I am an electric GODDESS!
Phosphora hails from the Kid Icarus series and is Viridi's right-hand Goddess and sides with the Forces of Nature. She commands a wide variety of electrical powers in which she uses on the battlefield to great affect. On the main website: "Phosphora first appeared in Kid Icarus: Uprising. This cool beauty will soar through the sky at high speed and shoot lightning bolts. Attacking her will make her flinch, but you cannot defeat her." It appears players can slightly damage some Assist Trophies which will cause them to flinch or some knock back. Some, like Starfy, can be defeated, but Phosphora cannot.
Pokeballs
I'll teach you to try and steal form my nest!
Breakdancing Pokemon style
How to Train your Ghost Dragon
Items
Not the bees! Not the bees!!!! KO'ing me won't bring back your dang honey!
The Beehive is a new item from the Animal Crossing franchise. In Animal Crossing, a beehive will often fall to the ground should player shake the tree. The consequence? A massive horde of bees descends on the player and stings him or her thus disfiguring the face (unless the player can catch the bees in time.) In Super Smash Bros., it can be thrown and upon impact; will release the hordes of buzzing bees. "Grab this and chuck it at an opponent. If it hits, the bees will swarm around your enemy and sting him or her for damage. However, if you hit one on the ground, the hive will shatter and the bees will come after you! Be careful around these things!" This items can either aid or hinder you; especially if the Beehive does not make contact with the opponent. Watch out!
Not the bees! Not the bees!!!! KO'ing me won't bring back your dang honey!
Just wait until the PETC hears about this!
This is my boomstick!
In Conclusion...
Much like the Music section of the site, it is likely that it will be updated with further information regarding new items, assist trophies, and Pokeballs so continue to check back for further information about them! With the Japanese release of the 3DS version being less than two weeks away, it makes one wonder how much content will be packed in the game. It wouldn't be a surprise if the fans only known just the surface of the game. How do you feel about these items? What would you like to see added in terms of items, assist trophies, and Pokeballs? How do you feel about the website and how it updates? Sound off in the comments below!
Venus would like to see Fiora as an Assist Trophy, Hawlucha as a Pokeball Pokemon, and Rare Candy as an item. Follow @VenustoBloom and let him know which ones you would like to see.
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