Mario Series [COMPLETE]
- Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Dr. Mario, Bowser Jr., and Rosalina & Luma are playable characters.
- Giga Bowser is playable through Bowser's final smash.
- Larry, Morton, Wendy, Iggy, Roy, Lemmy, and Ludwig are all alternate costumes for Bowser Jr.
- Toad is Peach's neutral special.
- Paper Mario and King Boo appear as trophies.
- Geno and Captain Toad (3D World) do not appear in either game.
Donkey Kong Series [COMPLETE]
- Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are playable characters.
- Cranky, Funky, King K. Rool, and Dixie appear as trophies.
- Mii Brawler has a costume based on King K. Rool.
- Kiddy Kong does not appear in either game.
Legend of Zelda Series [COMPLETE]
- Link, Zelda, Sheik, Ganondorf, and Toon Link are playable characters.
- Mii Swordfighter has a costume based on Link.
- With Toon Link being playable, the need for Young Link and Worlds Link diminishes.
- Ganon is Ganondorf's Final Smash.
- With transformations gone, the need for Toon Sheik no longer exists.
- Tingle and Ghirahim are Assist Trophies.
- Impa, Tetra, and Toon Zelda are trophies.
- Vaati does not appear in either game.
Metroid Series [COMPLETE]
- Samus and Zero Suit Samus are playable characters.
- Ridley is an enemy character.
- Dark Samus is an assist trophy.
- Adam is a trophy.
- Meta Ridley and Anthony do not appear in the games, though Ridley powered up is referred to as "Meta Ridley".
Yoshi Series [COMPLETE]
- Yoshi is a playable character.
- Kamek is an enemy character.
- Baby Mario and Baby Luigi are trophies.
Kirby Series [COMPLETE}
- Kirby, Meta Knight, and Dedede are playable characters.
- Magolor is a trophy.
- Dark Matter and (Bandana) Waddle Dee do not appear in the games.
Star Fox Series [COMPLETE]
- Fox and Falco are playable characters.
- Wolf, Slippy, and Krystal are trophies.
Pokémon Series [COMPLETE]
- Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Charizard, Lucario, and Greninja are playable characters. Mewtwo was later added as DLC.
- Mega Charizard X and Mega Lucario are the final smashes of Charizard and Lucario, and are playable through those means.
- Mega Mewtwo Y is part of Mewtwo's Final Smash, but is not technically playable.
- Meowth, Zoroark, and Genesect are assist characters.
- Pichu, Pokémon Trainer, Squirtle, Ivysaur, Blaziken, and Mega Blaziken are trophies.
- Sceptile, Plusle & Minun, Mega Charizard Y, and Mega Sceptile do not appear in either game.
F-Zero Series [COMPLETE]
- Captain Falcon is a playable character.
- Samurai Goroh is an assist trophy.
- Black Shadow is a trophy.
Mother Series [COMPLETE]
- Ness is a playable character. Lucas was later added as DLC.
- Porky is a trophy.
- Ninten appears in the background of Magicant on the 3DS version.
- Claus is a costume for Lucas, and the Masked Man's head is featured on one of his shirts.
Fire Emblem Series [COMPLETE]
- Marth, Ike, Robin, and Lucina are playable characters. Roy was later added as DLC.
- You can play as the female version of Robin as a costume.
- With the male and female versions of Robin both playable, there is no real need for a hooded variant.
- Chrom is Robin's Final Smash, and appears alongside Robin in one of their victory animations.
- Mii Swordfighter has a costume based on Chrom.
- Lyn is an assist trophy.
- Anna is a trophy.
Kid Icarus Series [COMPLETE]
- Pit, Palutena, and Dark Pit are playable characters.
- Viridi is partially a stage hazard in the 3DS version.
- Medusa and Hades appear as trophies.
Wario Series [COMPLETE]
- Wario is a playable character.
- Wario-Man is Wario's final smash, and is playable through those means.
- Waluigi and Ashley are assist trophies.
- 9-Volt and Mona are trophies.
- Jimmy T. appears in the Gamer stage as a sticker.
- Captain Syrup does not appear in the games.
Pikmin Series [COMPLETE]
- Olimar is a playable character.
- Alph is a costume for Olimar.
- Louie is a trophy.
Pre-Smash 64 Series [COMPLETE]
- Mr. Game & Watch, R.O.B., Little Mac, and Duck Hunt are all playable.
- Giga Mac is playable through Little Mac's Final Smash.
- Wild Gunman is a part of Duck Hunt's moveset.
- Villager's up special, Balloon Trip, is a direct reference to the Balloon Fight franchise. Making the inclusion of a character from the franchise rather questionable.
- Sheriff, Devil, Takamaru, and Prince Sable all appear as assist trophies.
- The inclusion of the Devil assist trophy without a unique series icon for the character makes Tamagon questionable.
- The same goes for Prince Richard in the case of Prince Sable.
- Lip's stick returns as an item, making the inclusion of Lip highly unlikely.
- The Ice Climbers and Excitebike Racer appear as trophies.
- The remainder of the characters on the list do not appear in either game.
Pre-Melee Series [COMPLETE]
- Villager is a playable character.
- A female variation of the Villager is available as an alternate costume.
- Tom Nook appears in the Villager's Final Smash, but is also seen on the Town & City and Smashville stages when Villager is not being played in the match.
- Mr. Resetti appears on the Town & City Stage.
- K.K. Slider will appear on Town & City and Smashville Saturday nights. Making him a semi-essential stage element.
- Mii Gunner has a costume based on K.K. Slider.
- Saki appears as an assist trophy.
- With Saki appearing as an assist trophy without a unique franchise icon, Isa seems less likely.
- The remaining characters do not appear in either game.
Pre-Brawl Series [COMPLETE]
- Wii Fit Trainer and Miis are playable.
- A male variation of the Wii Fit Trainer is available as an alternate costume.
- Starfy, the Nintendog, and Dr. Kawashima are assist trophies.
- Barbara, Chibi-Robo, Karate Joe, Rhythm Wrestler, Rhythm Reporter, the Chorus Kids, and Marshal appear as trophies.
- The Nintencat sometimes appears in the background of the Living Room stage.
- Devilish Kawashima, Samurai Steve, Rhythm Monkey, and Rhythm Girl do not appear in either game.
Post-Brawl Series [COMPLETE]
- Shulk is a playable character.
- Dillon is an assist trophy.
- The Fossil Fighters, Captain Rainbow, Zael, Aeron, Mallo, Wonder Red, and Inkling Girl appear as trophies.
- Mii Gunner has a costume based on the Inklings.
- The T-Rex, Nick, and Cross do not appear in either game.
3rd-Party Series [COMPLETE]
- Sonic, Mega Man, and Pac-Man are playable. Ryu was later added as DLC.
- Snake, Professor Layton, Bayonetta, and Slime do not appear in either game.
How this will work is like this:
-When a character is confirmed, they will be given a blue background.
-When a character is part of a playable character.
-When a character affects gameplay through stage or gameplay, they will be faded out in purple.
-When a character is confirmed to be an Assist, they will be faded out in green.
-Characters that appear as trophies or are aesthetically present in a stage will be faded out in yellow.
-Characters not present in the game will faded out in gray.
EDIT: Charts Updated 7/29/15 (It's over... for now)
[ORIGINAL THREAD OWNER: @GoldenYuiitusin]
- Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Dr. Mario, Bowser Jr., and Rosalina & Luma are playable characters.
- Giga Bowser is playable through Bowser's final smash.
- Larry, Morton, Wendy, Iggy, Roy, Lemmy, and Ludwig are all alternate costumes for Bowser Jr.
- Toad is Peach's neutral special.
- Paper Mario and King Boo appear as trophies.
- Geno and Captain Toad (3D World) do not appear in either game.
Donkey Kong Series [COMPLETE]
- Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are playable characters.
- Cranky, Funky, King K. Rool, and Dixie appear as trophies.
- Mii Brawler has a costume based on King K. Rool.
- Kiddy Kong does not appear in either game.
Legend of Zelda Series [COMPLETE]
- Link, Zelda, Sheik, Ganondorf, and Toon Link are playable characters.
- Mii Swordfighter has a costume based on Link.
- With Toon Link being playable, the need for Young Link and Worlds Link diminishes.
- Ganon is Ganondorf's Final Smash.
- With transformations gone, the need for Toon Sheik no longer exists.
- Tingle and Ghirahim are Assist Trophies.
- Impa, Tetra, and Toon Zelda are trophies.
- Vaati does not appear in either game.
Metroid Series [COMPLETE]
- Samus and Zero Suit Samus are playable characters.
- Ridley is an enemy character.
- Dark Samus is an assist trophy.
- Adam is a trophy.
- Meta Ridley and Anthony do not appear in the games, though Ridley powered up is referred to as "Meta Ridley".
Yoshi Series [COMPLETE]
- Yoshi is a playable character.
- Kamek is an enemy character.
- Baby Mario and Baby Luigi are trophies.
Kirby Series [COMPLETE}
- Kirby, Meta Knight, and Dedede are playable characters.
- Magolor is a trophy.
- Dark Matter and (Bandana) Waddle Dee do not appear in the games.
Star Fox Series [COMPLETE]
- Fox and Falco are playable characters.
- Wolf, Slippy, and Krystal are trophies.
Pokémon Series [COMPLETE]
- Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Charizard, Lucario, and Greninja are playable characters. Mewtwo was later added as DLC.
- Mega Charizard X and Mega Lucario are the final smashes of Charizard and Lucario, and are playable through those means.
- Mega Mewtwo Y is part of Mewtwo's Final Smash, but is not technically playable.
- Meowth, Zoroark, and Genesect are assist characters.
- Pichu, Pokémon Trainer, Squirtle, Ivysaur, Blaziken, and Mega Blaziken are trophies.
- Sceptile, Plusle & Minun, Mega Charizard Y, and Mega Sceptile do not appear in either game.
F-Zero Series [COMPLETE]
- Captain Falcon is a playable character.
- Samurai Goroh is an assist trophy.
- Black Shadow is a trophy.
Mother Series [COMPLETE]
- Ness is a playable character. Lucas was later added as DLC.
- Porky is a trophy.
- Ninten appears in the background of Magicant on the 3DS version.
- Claus is a costume for Lucas, and the Masked Man's head is featured on one of his shirts.
Fire Emblem Series [COMPLETE]
- Marth, Ike, Robin, and Lucina are playable characters. Roy was later added as DLC.
- You can play as the female version of Robin as a costume.
- With the male and female versions of Robin both playable, there is no real need for a hooded variant.
- Chrom is Robin's Final Smash, and appears alongside Robin in one of their victory animations.
- Mii Swordfighter has a costume based on Chrom.
- Lyn is an assist trophy.
- Anna is a trophy.
Kid Icarus Series [COMPLETE]
- Pit, Palutena, and Dark Pit are playable characters.
- Viridi is partially a stage hazard in the 3DS version.
- Medusa and Hades appear as trophies.
Wario Series [COMPLETE]
- Wario is a playable character.
- Wario-Man is Wario's final smash, and is playable through those means.
- Waluigi and Ashley are assist trophies.
- 9-Volt and Mona are trophies.
- Jimmy T. appears in the Gamer stage as a sticker.
- Captain Syrup does not appear in the games.
Pikmin Series [COMPLETE]
- Olimar is a playable character.
- Alph is a costume for Olimar.
- Louie is a trophy.
Pre-Smash 64 Series [COMPLETE]
- Mr. Game & Watch, R.O.B., Little Mac, and Duck Hunt are all playable.
- Giga Mac is playable through Little Mac's Final Smash.
- Wild Gunman is a part of Duck Hunt's moveset.
- Villager's up special, Balloon Trip, is a direct reference to the Balloon Fight franchise. Making the inclusion of a character from the franchise rather questionable.
- Sheriff, Devil, Takamaru, and Prince Sable all appear as assist trophies.
- The inclusion of the Devil assist trophy without a unique series icon for the character makes Tamagon questionable.
- The same goes for Prince Richard in the case of Prince Sable.
- Lip's stick returns as an item, making the inclusion of Lip highly unlikely.
- The Ice Climbers and Excitebike Racer appear as trophies.
- The remainder of the characters on the list do not appear in either game.
Pre-Melee Series [COMPLETE]
- Villager is a playable character.
- A female variation of the Villager is available as an alternate costume.
- Tom Nook appears in the Villager's Final Smash, but is also seen on the Town & City and Smashville stages when Villager is not being played in the match.
- Mr. Resetti appears on the Town & City Stage.
- K.K. Slider will appear on Town & City and Smashville Saturday nights. Making him a semi-essential stage element.
- Mii Gunner has a costume based on K.K. Slider.
- Saki appears as an assist trophy.
- With Saki appearing as an assist trophy without a unique franchise icon, Isa seems less likely.
- The remaining characters do not appear in either game.
Pre-Brawl Series [COMPLETE]
- Wii Fit Trainer and Miis are playable.
- A male variation of the Wii Fit Trainer is available as an alternate costume.
- Starfy, the Nintendog, and Dr. Kawashima are assist trophies.
- Barbara, Chibi-Robo, Karate Joe, Rhythm Wrestler, Rhythm Reporter, the Chorus Kids, and Marshal appear as trophies.
- The Nintencat sometimes appears in the background of the Living Room stage.
- Devilish Kawashima, Samurai Steve, Rhythm Monkey, and Rhythm Girl do not appear in either game.
Post-Brawl Series [COMPLETE]
- Shulk is a playable character.
- Dillon is an assist trophy.
- The Fossil Fighters, Captain Rainbow, Zael, Aeron, Mallo, Wonder Red, and Inkling Girl appear as trophies.
- Mii Gunner has a costume based on the Inklings.
- The T-Rex, Nick, and Cross do not appear in either game.
3rd-Party Series [COMPLETE]
- Sonic, Mega Man, and Pac-Man are playable. Ryu was later added as DLC.
- Snake, Professor Layton, Bayonetta, and Slime do not appear in either game.
How this will work is like this:
-When a character is confirmed, they will be given a blue background.
-When a character is part of a playable character.
-When a character affects gameplay through stage or gameplay, they will be faded out in purple.
-When a character is confirmed to be an Assist, they will be faded out in green.
-Characters that appear as trophies or are aesthetically present in a stage will be faded out in yellow.
-Characters not present in the game will faded out in gray.
EDIT: Charts Updated 7/29/15 (It's over... for now)
[ORIGINAL THREAD OWNER: @GoldenYuiitusin]
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