Smash Switch Most Wanted Newcomer Bracket Challenge (Third-Party)- Game Over; Results Posted

[Cosmic77]

Game 1: K. Rool
Game 2: Sylux
Game 3: Mach Rider
Game 4: Chorus Kids
Game 5: Takumaru
Game 6: Lycanroc
Game 7: Captain Toad
Game 8: Ganon

Game 9: Decidueye
Game 10: Sami
Game 11: Chibi Robo
Game 12: Mimikyu
Game 13: Waluigi
Game 14: Skull Kid
Game 15: Adeline
Game 16: Paper Mario

Game 17: Ridley
Game 18: Marx
Game 19: Andy
Game 20: Dillon
Game 21: Isaac
Game 22: Midna
Game 23: Spring Man
Game 24: Ray

Game 25: Bandana Dee
Game 26: Porky Minch
Game 27: Dark Samus
Game 28: Isabelle
Game 29: Dixie Kong
Game 30: Daisy
Game 31: Elma
Game 32: Ashley

 

[slambros]

Game 1: King K. Rool (no contest)
Game 2: Sylux (he's more likely to be a fully fledged character in my opinion)
Game 3: Impa (same reason as Sylux)
Game 4: Mallo (more colorful and singular)
Game 5: Takamaru (Cool samurai guy? Yes!)
Game 6: Lycanroc (Cool wolf guy? Yes!)
Game 7: Captain Toad (I mean, it's Toad...)
Game 8: Sceptile

Game 9: Decidueye (no contest)
Game 10: Lyn (hardest decision in my opinion)
Game 11: Chibi-Robo (no contest in my opinion)
Game 12: Masked Man (I am opposed to Mimikyu)
Game 13: Waluigi (not contest)
Game 14: Skull Kid (too much potential, really)
Game 15: Rex & Pyra (Xenoblade could use reps)
Game 16: Excitebike (very important Nintendo franchise)

Game 17: King Hippo (not like it's gonna change anything with this vote, but I agree with Sakurai enough to want King Hippo over Ridley)
Game 18: Marx (I am opposed to Hades)
Game 19: Andy (anything to bting back Advance Wars)
Game 20: Dillon (very good character design)
Game 21: Isaac (no contest)
Game 22: Mike Jones (let's get a yo-yo fighter in Smash)
Game 23: Spring Man (no contest)
Game 24: Ray 01 (Black Shadow is stale in ny opinion)

Game 25: Bandana Dee (no contest)
Game 26: Starfy (a close match up that wouldn't be in Starfy's favor if Mother wasn't a dead franchise)
Game 27: Geno (originality)
Game 28: Isabelle (I am opposed to Medusa)
Game 29: Dixie Kong (no contest)
Game 30: Krystal (no contest)
Game 31: Elma (no contest)
Game 32: Lip

 

[Deleted member]

I'm on hiatus, but this looks fun so I'll just do it real quick.

Spoiler

Game 1:1. King K. Rool. Long overdue and he's one of my most wanted
Game 2:8. Celica, because while I have yet to play Echoes, I'd rather have a character that people want for more than just "reps". Don't care too much either way.
Game 3:13. Mach Rider I guess. Impa is the most "rep for the sake of reps" character ever.
Game 4:5. Chorus Kids. Not my preferred RH rep, but I wouldn't mind any RH rep as long as they have a quirky rhythm-based moveset.
Game 5:2. Takamaru. I wouldn't mind Chrom, but I actively want Takamaru so I gotta go with him.
Game 6:7. Wonder Red. I have nothing against Lycanroc (as long as it's not the midnight form), but I'm slightly biased against Gen 7 Pokemom that aren't Decidueye. Don't know anything about Red, but he looks unique enough. Idc either way.
Game 7:3. Captain Toad because I'm more familiar with the character, but I don't care either way.
Game 8:6. Ganon. I like Sceptile, but its Smash bandwagon kinda soured me on it. I feel very conflicted about Ganon, because while I do want a more unique Ganondorf without allienating his fans too much, I'm not a big fan of variants.

Game 9:1. Decidueye all the way. He's straight up my 3rd favorite Pokemon and very few characters have as much potential as it does. Tingle also seems like a rep for the sake of reps to me, because many people seem to want him despite not liking him.
Game 10:8. Lyn. Don't really care either way though.
Game 11:4. Chibi-Robo because I liked what SSF2 did with him. I like Viridi, but she overlaps with Isaac who I want. Don't think I care either way tho.
Game 12: 12. Masked Man, mostly because I'm heavily biased against Mimikyu and while I want to say that I wouldn't react super negatively of it made it in, I can't make promises that I probably won't keep.
Game 13:2. WAAAAAAAA!!!!!
Game 14:7. Skull Kid. I unfortunately don't have much expirience with the Zelda series, but he seems interesting enough. Don't care either way.
Game 15: 14. Adeleine. I think R&P are more deserving, but I have Kirby bias. Though I don't care either way.
Game 16:6. Paper Mario. Don't care either way.

Game 17:1. Ridley. Please Sakurai.
Game 18:9. Marx. While my enthusiasm for him got a bit soured, he's still my 2nd choice for a Kirby newcomer and my Kirby bias is still strong. I love Hades but I don't see him having an interesting moveset.
Game 19:4. Andy. I see more demand for him and I feel that he kinda deserves it. Don't care too much either way.
Game 20:5. Dillon. Don't care either way.
Game 21: 2. Isaac. I really liked what I've played of Golden Sun and I always thought he was interesting and deserving. He's my 2nd most wanted after Decidueye.
Game 22:10. Mike Jones, though again I don't care either way. (Both of them seem interesting tho)
Game 23:3. Spring Man, though see above.
Game 24:11. Ray 01. 3rd time's the charm

Game 25: 1. Give me that Dee.
Game 26:9. Starfy. Don't care either way.
Game 27: 13. Dark Samus. Don't care either way, but as the "Geno doesn't have a shot in hell" guy, I'm kind of obliged not to vote for him, no? (tho I've still yet to play SMRPG or any if the Metroid Prime games)
Game 28:5. Isabelle. Don't care either way...? Idk, I guess Isabelle makes more sense even if I don't like Animal Crossing, and I wasn't big on Medusa in KIU.
Game 29:2. Dixie Kong. Kinda long overdue.
Game 30:10. Krystal... Don't want her, I just want Daisy less.
Game 31:3. Elma, again don't care either way.
Game 32:6. Ashley, see above.

(I am opposed to Mimikyu)

I thought I was the only one

Game 21: 2. Isaac - I like it when Nintendo practices necromancy.

I'm dying

 

[Angelglory]

1. King K. Rool
Game 2: Celica
Game 3: Impa
Game 4: Chorus Kids
Game 5: Takamaru
Game 6: Wonder Red
Game 7: Captain Toad
Game 8: Ganon

Game 9: Decidueye
Game 10: Sami
Game 11: Chibi-Robo
Game 12: Mimikyu
Game 13: Waluigi
Game 14: Skull Kid
Game 15: Rex & Pyra
Game 16: Excitebike

Game 17: Ridley
Game 18: Hades
Game 19: Andy
Game 20: Dillon
Game 22: Midna (w/ Wolf Link)
Game 23: Spring Man
Game 24: Black Shadow

Game 25: Bandana Dee
Game 26: Porky Minch
Game 27: Geno
Game 28: Medusa
Game 29: Dixie Kong
Game 30: Krystal
Game 31: Mona
Game 32: Lip

 

[PrinceGal3n]

Spoiler: My Choices

Game 1: King K. Rool
Game 2: Celica
Game 3: Impa
Game 4: Chorus Kids
Game 5: Takamaru
Game 6: Wonder Red
Game 7: Captain Toad
Game 8: Ganon

Game 9: Decidueye
Game 10: Sami
Game 11: Chibi-Robo
Game 12: Masked Man
Game 13: Waluigi
Game 14: Skull Kid
Game 15: Rex & Pyra
Game 16: Paper Mario

Game 17: Ridley
Game 18: Marx
Game 19: Henry Fleming
Game 20: Dillon
Game 21: Isaac
Game 22: Midna (w/ Wolf Link)
Game 23: Spring Man
Game 24: Ray 01

Game 25: Bandana Dee
Game 26: Porky Minch
Game 27: Geno
Game 28: Medusa
Game 29: Dixie Kong
Game 30: Krystal
Game 31: Elma
Game 32: Lip

 

[Zeox]

Game 1: King K. Rool
Game 2: Sylux
Game 3: Impa
Game 4: Chorus Kids
Game 5: Takamaru
Game 6: Wonder Red
Game 7: Captain Toad
Game 8: Ganon

Game 9: Tingle
Game 10: Sami
Game 11: Chibi-Robo
Game 12: Masked Man
Game 13: Waluigi
Game 14: Skull Kid
Game 15: Adeleine
Game 16: Excitebike

Game 17: Ridley
Game 18: Marx
Game 19: Henry Fleming
Game 20: Dillon
Game 21: Sable Prince
Game 22: Midna (w/ Wolf Link)
Game 23: Spring Man
Game 24: Black Shadow

Game 25: Kamek
Game 26: Porky Minch
Game 27: Geno
Game 28: Isabelle
Game 29: Dixie Kong
Game 30: Daisy
Game 31: Mona
Game 32: Lip

 

[TCT~Phantom]

Game 1: K. Rool
Game 2: Celica
Game 3: Mach Rider
Game 4: Chorus Kids
Game 5: Takumaru
Game 6: Lycanroc
Game 7: Captain Toad
Game 8: Ganon

Game 9: Decidueye
Game 10: Sami (hard choice)
Game 11: Chibi Robo
Game 12: Mimikyu (also hard)
Game 13: Waluigi
Game 14: Saki
Game 15: Rex and Pyra
Game 16: Excitebiker

Game 17: Ridley
Game 18: Marx
Game 19: Andy
Game 20: Dillon
Game 21: Isaac
Game 22: Midna
Game 23: Spring Man
Game 24: Ray

Game 25: Bandana Dee
Game 26: Porky Minch
Game 27: Geno
Game 28: Isabelle
Game 29: Dixie Kong
Game 30: ...Krystal
Game 31: Elma
Game 32: Ashley (This was the hardest choice for me)


Would love to do a third party version of this.

 

[SethTheMage]

1. King K. Rool
2. Celica (yes, I'm serious; I like sword mages)
3. Impa
4. Chorus Kids (assuming this is Mallow from SMRPG)
5. Takamaru
6. Lycanroc
7. Captain Toad (though, it was close)
8. Ganon (I want classic piggy Ganon with his trident)

9. Decidueye
10. Lyn
11. Viridi (I think she'd be very interesting and I welcome more KI: U characters unlike most of this fanbase)
12. Mimikyu
13. Waluigi
14. Skull Kid
15. Rex & Pyra
16. Paper Mario

17. Ridley
18. Hades (though, Marx is cool)
19. Andy
20. Dillon
21. Isaac
22. Midna
23. Spring Man
24. Ray 01

25. Bandana Dee
26. Porky Minch
27. Geno
28. Medusa
29. Dixie Kong
30. Krystal
31. Elma
32. Ashley

 

[ShinyRegice]

Game 1: King K. Rool
Game 2: Sylux
Game 3: Impa
Game 4: Chorus Kids
Game 5: Takamaru
Game 6: Wonder Red
Game 7: Captain Toad
Game 8: Ganon

Game 9: Decidueye
Game 10: Sami
Game 11: Chibi-Robo
Game 12: Mimikyu
Game 13: Waluigi
Game 14: Skull Kid
Game 15: Rex & Pyra
Game 16: Paper Mario

Game 17: Ridley
Game 18: Marx
Game 19: Andy
Game 20: Dillon
Game 21: Isaac
Game 22: Midna
Game 23: Spring Man
Game 24: Ray 01

Game 25: Bandana Dee
Game 26: Porky Minch
Game 27: Dark Samus
Game 28: Isabelle
Game 29: Dixie Kong
Game 30: Krystal
Game 31: Elma
Game 32: Ashley

 

[SonicMario]

Game 1: King K. Rool
Game 2: Sylux
Game 3: Impa
Game 4: Chorus Kids
Game 5: Takamaru
Game 6: Lycanroc
Game 7: Captain Toad
Game 8: Ganon


Game 9: Decidueye
Game 10: Sami
Game 11: Chibi-Robo
Game 12: Mimikyu
Game 13: Waluigi
Game 14: Skull Kid
Game 15: Rex & Pyra
Game 16: Paper Mario


Game 17: Ridley
Game 18: Hades
Game 19: Andy
Game 20: Qbby
Game 21: Isaac
Game 22: Midna (w/ Wolf Link)
Game 23: Spring Man
Game 24:.Ray 01


Game 25: Bandana Dee
Game 26: Starfy
Game 27: Dark Samus
Game 28: Isabelle
Game 29: Meowth
Game 30: Krystal
Game 31: Elma
Game 32: Lip

 

[TheFritzle]

Game 1: King K. Rool
Game 2: Sylux
Game 3: Impa
Game 4: Chorus Kids
Game 5: Takamaru
Game 6: Wonder Red
Game 7: Captain Toad
Game 8: Ganon

Game 9: Decidueye
Game 10: Lyn
Game 11: Chibi-Robo
Game 12: Masked Man
Game 13: Waluigi
Game 14: Skull Kid
Game 15: Rex/Pyra
Game 16: Paper Mario

Game 17: Ridley
Game 18: Hades
Game 19: Andy
Game 20: Dillon
Game 21: Isaac
Game 22: Mike Jones
Game 23: Spring Man
Game 24: Ray 01

Game 25: Bandana Dee
Game 26: Starfy
Game 27: Geno
Game 28: Medusa
Game 29: Dixie Kong
Game 30: Krystal
Game 31: Elma
Game 32: Ashley

 

[Llort A. Ton]

Spoiler

Game 1:1. King K. Rool
Game 2:8. Sylux
Game 3:4. Impa
Game 4:5. Chorus Kids
Game 5:2. Takamaru
Game 6:7. Wonder Red
Game 7:3. Captain Toad
Game 8:6. Ganon

Game 9:16. Tingle
Game 10:9. Sami
Game 11:4. Chibi-Robo
Game 12: 12. Masked Man
Game 13:2. Waluigi
Game 14:7. Skull Kid
Game 15:14. Adeleine
Game 16:11. Excitebike

Game 17:1. Ridley
Game 18:9. Marx
Game 19:4. Andy
Game 20:5. Dillon
Game 21: 2. Isaac
Game 22:7. Midna (w/ Wolf Link)
Game 23:3. Spring Man
Game 24:6. Black Shadow

Game 25: 1. Bandana Dee
Game 26:9. Starfy
Game 27:4. Geno (But he's 3rd party???)
Game 28:12. Medusa
Game 29:2. Dixie Kong
Game 30:7. Daisy
Game 31:3. Elma
Game 32:6. Ashley

 

[TheEgilHasLanded]

Game 1: King K. Rool
Game 2: Celica
Game 3: Impa
Game 4: Chorus Kids
Game 5: Takamaru
Game 6: Wonder Red
Game 7: Captain Toad
Game 8: Sceptile

Game 9: Decidueye
Game 10: Sami
Game 11: Chibi-Robo
Game 12: Masked Man
Game 13: Waluigi
Game 14: Saki Amamiya
Game 15: Rex & Pyra
Game 16: Excitebike

Game 17: Ridley
Game 18: Marx
Game 19: Andy
Game 20: Qbby
Game 21: Isaac
Game 22: Mike Jones
Game 23: Spring Man
Game 24: Black Shadow

Game 25: Bandana Dee
Game 26: Starfy
Game 27: Geno
Game 28: Medusa (don’t like her but anything but Isabelle)
Game 29: Dixie Kong
Game 30: Krystal
Game 31: Elma
Game 32: Ashley

Only hard choices were 14 and 16.
Also where’s Gooey?

 

[Deleted member]

Also where’s Gooey?

He probably wasn't deemed popular enough because the communist elephant in the room took all of the spotlight from him.

 

[Smasher 101]

I'd like to do this.

Spoiler

Game 1: King K. Rool
Game 2: Sylux
Game 3: Mach Rider
Game 4: Chorus Kids
Game 5: Takamaru
Game 6: Wonder Red
Game 7: Captain Toad
Game 8: Ganon

Game 9: Decidueye
Game 10: Sami
Game 11: Chibi-Robo
Game 12: Mimikyu
Game 13: Waluigi
Game 14: Saki Amamiya
Game 15: Rex & Pyra
Game 16: Excitebike

Game 17: Ridley
Game 18: Marx
Game 19: Andy
Game 20: Dillon
Game 21: Isaac
Game 22: Mike Jones
Game 23: Spring Man
Game 24: Ray 01

Game 25: Bandana Dee
Game 26: Starfy
Game 27: Dark Samus
Game 28: Isabelle
Game 29: Dixie Kong
Game 30: Krystal
Game 31: Elma
Game 32: Lip

Quite a few tough choices here, especially 29 which actually had two of my most wanted

 

[Pizza Robo]

Here's My Choices
Game 1 King K Rool
Game 2 Sylux
Game 3 Impa
Game 4 Mallo
Game 5 Takamaru
Game 6 Wonder Red
Game 7 Captain Syrup
Game 8 Sceptile
Game 9 Decidueye
Game 10 Lyn
Game 11 Viridi
Game 12 Mimikyu
Game 13 Waluigi
Game 14 Skull Kid
Game 15 Rex & Pyra
Game 16 Excitebike
Game 17 Ridley
Game 18 Marx
Game 19 Andy
Game 20 Dillon
Game 21 Isaac
Game 22 Midna
Game 23 Spring Man
Game 24 Black Shadow
Game 25 Bandana Dee
Game 26 Starfy
Game 27 Geno
Game 28 Medusa
Game 29 Meowth
Game 30 Krystal
Game 31 Mona
Game 32 Ashley

 

[Sage of Ice]

Game 1: K. Rool!
Game 2: Sylux
Game 3: Impa
Game 4: Chorus Kids
Game 5: Takamaru
Game 6: Lycanroc - and if this counts for anything, I wanna see how they'd make Midday or Dusk form work. Midnight seems obvious but it's my least favorite of the three
Game 7: Captain Syrup
Game 8: Ganon

Game 9: Decidueye, the best grass-type design ever
Game 10: Sami, she's from a new series and she's cute, shush
Game 11: Viridi, Uprising deserves the love
Game 12: Masked Man
Game 13: Balloon Fighter
Game 14: Skull Kid
Game 15: Adeleine
Game 16: Excitebike

Game 17: Ridley
Game 18: Marx, but this one was tough
Game 19: Andy
Game 20: Qbby
Game 21: Isaac
Game 22: Midna (iffy on Wolf Link but she's my #1 Zelda pick so I'll take what I can get)
Game 23: Muddy Mole
Game 24: Black Shadow

Game 25: Kamek
Game 26: Porky Minch
Game 27: Dark Samus
Game 28: Medusa... another tough one
Game 29: Dixie Kong
Game 30: Krystal, i've wanted her to join since pre-brawl
Game 31: Elma looks cool
Game 32: Ashley

 

[Super Nintendo Chalmers]

Game 1: King K. Rool
Game 2: Sylux
Game 3: Mach Rider
Game 4: Chorus Kids
Game 5: Takamaru
Game 6: Lycanroc
Game 7: Captain Toad
Game 8: Ganon

Game 9: Decidueye
Game 10: Lyn
Game 11: Chibi-Robo
Game 12: Mimikyu
Game 13: Waluigi
Game 14: Skull Kid
Game 15: Rex & Pyra
Game 16: Paper Mario

Game 17: Ridley
Game 18: Marx
Game 19: Andy
Game 20: Dillon
Game 21: Isaac
Game 22: Midna (w/ Wolf Link)
Game 23: Spring Man
Game 24: Ray 01

Game 25: Bandana Dee
Game 26: Porky Minch
Game 27: Geno
Game 28: Medusa
Game 29: Dixie Kong
Game 30: Daisy
Game 31: Elma
Game 32: Lip

 

[Basty]

Game 1: 1. King K. Rool
Game 2: 9. Celica
Game 3: 13. Mach Rider (impa is really unlucky here however)
Game 4: 5. Chorus Kids
Game 5: 2. Takamaru
Game 6: 7. Wonder Red
Game 7: 3. Captain Toad
Game 8: 6. Ganon
Game 9: 16. Tingle
Game 10: 8. Lyn
Game 11: 4. Chibi-Robo
Game 12: 12. Masked Man
Game 13: 2. Waluigi (Balloon Fighter unlucky as well)
Game 14: 7. Skull Kid
Game 15: 3. Rex & Pyra
Game 16: 11. Excitebike

Game 17: 1. Ridley
Game 18: 9. Marx
Game 19: 4. Andy
Game 20: 12. Qbby
Game 21: 15. Sable Prince
Game 22: 10. Mike Jones
Game 23: 14. Muddy Mole
Game 24: 11. Ray 01

Game 25: 1. Bandana Dee
Game 26: 9. Starfy
Game 27: 4. Geno
Game 28: 5. Isabelle
Game 29: 2. Dixie Kong
Game 30: 10. Krystal
Game 31: 3. Elma
Game 32: 11. Lip

 

[YoshiandToad]

My Votes:

Some of the harder choices and notes:
Dixie Vs. Meowth; The hardest choice. Dixie's on my top list, but Meowth is a Pokemon I wanted back on the original 64 game. Anyone outside those in my signature Meowth would have won against handily.

Isabelle Vs. Medusa: I like both these gals for very different reasons. Isabelle just edged out Medusa because overall I prefer Animal Crossing to Kid Icarus. Fight me.

Lyn vs. Sami: I changed between both options repeatedly. Went with Lyn when I saw Andy was a choice later on. Advance Wars needs some love I just can't choose between them, and Lyn's the most popular Fire Emblem gal of all time.

Waluigi Vs. Balloon Fighter: My most wanted retro vs. someone I genuinely quite like. Went with waa but it was close.

 

[chandy]

Game 1:1. King K. Rool
Game 2:9. Celica
Game 3:4. Impa
Game 4:5. Chorus Kids
Game 5:2. Takamaru
Game 6:7. Wonder Red
Game 7:14. Captain Syrup
Game 8:6. Ganon

Game 9:1. Decidueye
Game 10:9. Sami
Game 11:13. Viridi
Game 12:5. Mimikyu
Game 13:2. Waluigi
Game 14:7. Skull Kid
Game 15:3. Rex & Pyra
Game 16:6. Paper Mario

Game 17:1. Ridley
Game 18:8. Hades
Game 19:4. Andy
Game 20:5. Dillon
Game 21:2. Isaac
Game 22:7. Midna (w/ Wolf Link)
Game 23:3. Spring Man
Game 24:6. Black Shadow

Game 25:1. Bandana Dee
Game 26:9. Starfy
Game 27:13. Dark Samus
Game 28:12. Medusa
Game 29:2. Dixie Kong
Game 30:7. Daisy
Game 31:3. Elma
Game 32:11. Lip

 

[FamicomDisk]

Sounds fun!

Spoiler

Game 1:1. King K. Rool
Game 2:9. Celica
Game 3:4. Impa
Game 4:5. Chorus Kids
Game 5:2. Takamaru
Game 6:10. Lycanroc
Game 7:3. Captain Toad
Game 8:6. Ganon

Game 9:1. Decidueye
Game 10:9. Sami
Game 11:13. Viridi
Game 12:12. Masked Man
Game 13:2. Waluigi
Game 14:7. Skull Kid
Game 15:3. Rex & Pyra
Game 16:6. Paper Mario

Game 17:1. Ridley
Game 18:9. Marx
Game 19:4. Andy
Game 20:12. Qbby
Game 21:2. Isaac
Game 22:10. Mike Jones
Game 23:14. Muddy Mole
Game 24:6. Black Shadow

Game 25:16. Kamek
Game 26:8. Porky Minch
Game 27:4. Geno
Game 28:5. Isabelle
Game 29:2. Dixie Kong
Game 30:10. Krystal
Game 31:14. Mona
Game 32:6. Ashley

 

[Cycrum]

Game 1: 1. King K. Rool
Game 2: 8. Sylux
Game 3: 4. Impa
Game 4: 5. Chorus Kids
Game 5: 2. Takamaru
Game 6: 7. Wonder Red
Game 7: 3. Captain Toad
Game 8: 6. Ganon

Game 9: 1. Decidueye
Game 10: 9. Sami
Game 11: 4. Chibi-Robo
Game 12: 5. Mimikyu
Game 13: 2. Waluigi
Game 14: 10. Saki Amamiya
Game 15: 3. Rex & Pyra
Game 16: 6. Paper Mario

Game 17: 1. Ridley
Game 18: 8. Hades
Game 19: 4. Andy
Game 20: 12. Qbby
Game 21: 2. Isaac
Game 22: 10. Mike Jones
Game 23: 3. Spring Man
Game 24: 6. Black Shadow

Game 25: 1. Bandana Dee
Game 26: 9. Starfy
Game 27: 4. Geno
Game 28: 12. Medusa
Game 29: 2. Dixie Kong
Game 30: 10. Krystal
Game 31: 3. Elma
Game 32: 6. Ashley

 

[GolisoPower]

Alright, here's my list:

Game 1: King K. Rool
Game 2: Sylux
Game 3: Impa
Game 4: Chorus Kids
Game 5: Takamaru
Game 6: Wonder Red
Game 7: Captain Toad
Game 8: Sceptile

Game 9: Decidueye
Game 10: Sami
Game 11: Viridi
Game 12: Mimikyu
Game 13: Waluigi
Game 14: Saki Amamiya
Game 15: Rex & Pyra
Game 16: Paper Mario

Game 17: Ridley
Game 18: Marx
Game 19: Henry Fleming
Game 20: Qbby
Game 21: Isaac
Game 22: Midna (w/ Wolf Link)
Game 23: Spring Man
Game 24: Ray 01

Game 25: Bandana Dee
Game 26: Starfy
Game 27: Geno
Game 28: Isabelle
Game 29: Dixie Kong
Game 30: Daisy
Game 31: Elma
Game 32: Ashley

 

[TheSqushiestManatee]

Game 1: King K Rool
Game 2: Celica
Game 3: Mach Rider
Game 4: Chorus Kids
Game 5: Takamaru
Game 6: Wonder Red
Game 7: Captain Syrup
Game 8: Sceptile

Game 9: Decidueye
Game 10: Sami
Game 11: Viridi
Game 12: Mimikyu
Game 13: Waluigi
Game 14: Skull Kid
Game 15: Rex
Game 16: Paper Mario

Game 17: Ridley
Game 18: Hades
Game 19: Tough pick but Andy
Game 20: Dillon
Game 21: Isaac
Game 22: Mike Jones
Game 23: Spring Man
Game 24: Ray 01

Game 25: Bandana Dee
Game 26: Starfy
Game 27: Dark Samus
Game 28: Isabelle
Game 29: Dixie Kong
Game 30: Krystal
Game 31: Elma
Game 32: Ashley

 

[Sheng Long]

Okay I guess I'll take a crack at this too!

Spoiler: Round 1

Game 1:1. King K. Rool (I think it's time K. Rool got into Smash. He's been getting requested for quite a while now and I prefer to have a new DK rep and villain than Pauline as a new Mario rep.)
Game 2:8. Sylux (We need more Metroid reps and more villains so Sylux takes this easily.)
Game 3:13. Mach Rider (Unfortunately, I don't really care much for Impa and don't understand why people wanted her in Smash pre-Hyrule Warriors. I think Mach Rider would be an interesting retro addition I guess.)
Game 4:5. Chorus Kids (Rhythm Heaven rep although I'd prefer Karate Joe.)
Game 5:2. Takamaru (Great retro Nintendo rep and we need a katana user in Smash. His moveset could be pretty cool and would be better than what they would do with Chrom.)
Game 6:7. Wonder Red (He's a pretty cool guy to have in Smash. I think he should have been in Smash 4 due to how popular and well received his game was at that time.)
Game 7:3. Captain Toad (If there has to be a new Mario rep it HAS to be this guy. As much as I like Captain Syrup, Toad just deserves to be in Smash already. I would also like it if Peach's Toad counter got replaced by something else too.)
Game 8:6. Ganon (I would have said Sceptile if this were a few years ago, but someone has taken his spot for grass starter in Smash. I think a revamped Ganondorf as Ganon based on Hyrule Warriors would be super cool.)

Game 9:1. Decidueye (THIS is the grass starter that needs to be in Smash now.)
Game 10:8. Lyn vs (As much as I like Advance Wars, I really think that Lyn needs to be in Smash. In fact she should have been in Smash 4 instead of Lucina. Yes I know she was added in last minute since she was easy to implement, but I think that Lyn deserves to be in the roster much more.)
Game 11:4. Chibi-Robo (Chibi-Robo is another highly requested one and I think he'd be pretty interesting as a fighter in Smash. Plus I don't really care much for Kid Icarus truth be told.)
Game 12:12. Masked Man (While I do like Mimikyu's concept, the truth is that I'm not a Pokemon fan at all and that I vastly prefer the Mother games over them as the definitive Nintendo rpg. I also just want another Mother rep, but I think I'd prefer Ninten or Giegue.)
Game 13:2. Waluigi (It's time he got into Smash. He should have been in Smash since the last game honestly.)
Game 14:7. Skull Kid (Don't care about Saki. Skull Kid is the Zelda newcomer that I want personally. He's a pretty cool villain and has unique moveset potential.)
Game 15:14. Adeleine (Okay so I haven't played Xenoblade 2 so I can't say much about Rex. Not only that, but I am a huge Kirby fan so I think Adeleine would be interesting although I prefer other Kirby reps.)
Game 16:11. Excitebike (Yeah I know. Thing is that for some reason that I can't really explain, I've always been uncomfortable with the idea of Paper Mario in Smash. Excitebike had also been considered for Melee just like Mach Rider and I think he could have a unique moveset using his bike to fight.)

Game 17:1. Ridley (I don't care much for Punch Out! and I really like Ridley as a villain. Even though he is pretty big, I think there are workarounds with his size. Plus he's a freakin' dragon space pirate. Something that I've always thought was cool was to have some sort of Ridley mode or to have him as this super secret difficult to unlock character that is super OP.)
Game 18:9. Marx (Don't care much for Kid Icarus + huge Kirby fan. Also Marx is my number 1 most wanted first-party character for Smash. We need more Kirby reps and villains soooooooo Marx NEEDS to be in Smash.)
Game 19:4. Andy (Advance Wars needs a rep and this is it. The AW series is probably one of the series that represents the GBA era when I think about it.)
Game 20:12. Qbby (Qbby is my third most wanted first/second party character and of course it has to be a HAL character. I really find his moveset potential to be incredibly interesting and fun. He also has three games and an amiibo so I think he has good chances.)
Game 21: 2. Isaac (He's also long overdue for Smash, He should have been there since the last game. His series is also one of the series that comes to mind when thinking about the GBA era.)
Game 22:10. Mike Jones (As much as I'd like Midan to be in I think Mike Jones just appeals to me more. He's like the western counterpart to Takamaru and reminds me of Ness as well.)
Game 23:3. Spring Man (Inklings got in, I think Spring Man has a high chance as well. He'd also have an interesting moveset.)
Game 24:6. Black Shadow (This is where Ganondorf's moveset should go while he gets an actual moveset that represents his character.)

Game 25: 1. Bandana Dee (Second most wanted first party character.)
Game 26:8. 9. Starfy (I really like the Mother series, but I think Starfy deserves to be in as much as Andy and Isaac for similar reasons as them. Plus he's the Kirby of the sea.)
Game 27:4. Geno (It's Geno's time to be in Smash. He also should have been in Smash 4.)
Game 28:5. Isabelle (I don't care for either, but I guess a second Animal Crossing rep wouldn't hurt.)
Game 29:2. Dixie Kong (Dixie Kong is super relevant right now and was also considered for Brawl so this is he time to shine again.)
Game 30:10. Krystal (I'd take another Star Fox rep over another Mario rep like Daisy.)
Game 31:3. Elma (I don't care for either, but ehhh Elma I guess for the sake of skipping over Rex.)
Game 32:6. Ashley (A lot of people really want her and I think having a magic user like her would be nice too.)

 

[DNeon]

Game 1: 1. King K. Rool vs 16. Pauline
Game 2: 8. Sylux vs 9. Celica
Game 3: 4. Impa vs 13. Mach Rider
Game 4: 5. Chorus Kids vs 12. Mallo
Game 5: 2. Takamaru vs 15. Chrom
Game 6: 7. Wonder Red vs 10. Lycanroc
Game 7: 3. Captain Toad vs 14. Captain Syrup
Game 8: 6. Ganon vs 11. Sceptile

Game 9: 1. Decidueye vs 16. Tingle
Game 10: 8. Lyn vs 9. Sami
Game 11: 4. Chibi-Robo vs 13. Viridi
Game 12: 5. Mimikyu vs 12. Masked Man
Game 13: 2. Waluigi vs 15. Balloon Fighter
Game 14: 7. Skull Kid vs 10. Saki Amamiya
Game 15: 3. Rex & Pyra vs 14. Adeleine
Game 16: 6. Paper Mario vs 11. Excitebike

Game 17: 1. Ridley vs 16. King Hippo
Game 18: 8. Hades vs 9. Marx
Game 19: 4. Andy vs 13. Henry Fleming
Game 20: 5. Dillon vs 12. Qbby
Game 21: 2. Isaac vs 15. Sable Prince
Game 22: 7. Midna (w/ Wolf Link) vs 10. Mike Jones
Game 23: 3. Spring Man vs 14. Muddy Mole
Game 24: 6. Black Shadow vs 11. Ray 01

Game 25: 1. Bandana Dee vs 16. Kamek
Game 26: 8. Porky Minch vs 9. Starfy
Game 27: 4. Geno vs 13. Dark Samus
Game 28: 5. Isabelle vs 12. Medusa
Game 29: 2. Dixie Kong vs 15. Meowth
Game 30: 7. Daisy vs 10. Krystal
Game 31: 3. Elma vs 14. Mona
Game 32: 6. Ashley vs 11. Lip

Spoiler: Round 1 Voting

Game 1: 1. King K. Rool
Game 2: 8. Sylux
Game 3: 4. Impa
Game 4: 5. Chorus Kids
Game 5: 2. Takamaru
Game 6: 7. Wonder Red
Game 7: 3. Captain Toad
Game 8: 6. Ganon

Game 9: 16. Tingle
Game 10: 9. Sami (I'm voting againt my actual favoured character in hopes of advancing a rep of my favourite series)
Game 11: 4. Chibi-Robo
Game 12: 12. Masked Man
Game 13: 2. Waluigi
Game 14: 7. Skull Kid
Game 15: 3. Rex & Pyra
Game 16: 6. Paper Mario

Game 17: 1. Ridley
Game 18: 9. Marx
Game 19: 4. Andy
Game 20: 12. Qbby
Game 21: 2. Isaac
Game 22: 10. Mike Jones
Game 23: 14. Muddy Mole
Game 24: 6. Black Shadow

Game 25: 1. Bandana Dee
Game 26: 8. Porky Minch
Game 27: 13. Dark Samus
Game 28: 12. Medusa
Game 29: 2. Dixie Kong
Game 30: 7. Daisy
Game 31: 3. Elma
Game 32: 6. Ashley

 

[PsySmasher]

Here's my list:

Game 1:1. King K. Rool
Game 2:8. Sylux
Game 3:4. Impa
Game 4:5. Chorus Kids
Game 5:2. Takamaru
Game 6:7. Wonder Red
Game 7:3. Captain Toad
Game 8:11. Sceptile

Game 9: 1. Decidueye
Game 10: 8. Lyn
Game 11:4. Viridi
Game 12: 12. Masked Man
Game 13:2. Waluigi
Game 14:7. Skull Kid
Game 15:3. Rex & Pyra
Game 16:6. Paper Mario

Game 17:1. Ridley
Game 18:9. Marx
Game 19:4. Andy
Game 20:12. Qbby
Game 21: 2. Isaac
Game 22:7. Midna (w/ Wolf Link)
Game 23:3. Spring Man
Game 24:6. Black Shadow

Game 25: 1. Bandana Dee
Game 26:8. Porky Minch
Game 27:4. Geno
Game 28:12. Medusa
Game 29:2. Dixie Kong
Game 30:7. Daisy
Game 31:3. Elma
Game 32:6. Ashley

 

[Bootortle]

Game 1: King K. Rool
Game 2: Sylux
Game 3: Mach Rider
Game 4: Chorus Kids
Game 5: Takamaru
Game 6: Wonder Red
Game 7: Captain Syrup
Game 8: Sceptile

Game 9: Decidueye
Game 10: Sami
Game 11: Chibi-Robo
Game 12: Mimikyu
Game 13: Balloon Fighter
Game 14: Skull Kid
Game 15: Adeleine
Game 16: Paper Mario

Game 17: Ridley
Game 18: Marx
Game 19: Henry Fleming
Game 20: Dillon
Game 21: Isaac
Game 22: Mike Jones
Game 23: Spring Man
Game 24: Black Shadow

Game 25: Bandana Dee
Game 26: Starfy
Game 27: Dark Samus
Game 28: Isabelle
Game 29: Dixie Kong
Game 30: Daisy
Game 31: Elma
Game 32: Lip

I don't get how people think captain toad would fight, his whole gimmick is an inability to jump

 

[bksbestbwoy]

Game 1: King K. Rool
Game 2: Celica
Game 3: Impa
Game 4: Chorus Kids
Game 5: Takamaru
Game 6: Wonder Red
Game 7: Captain Toad
Game 8: Ganon

Game 9: Decidueye
Game 10: Lyn
Game 11: Viridi
Game 12: Mimikyu
Game 13: Waluigi
Game 14: Saki Amamiya
Game 15: Rex & Pyra
Game 16: Excitebike

Game 17: Ridley
Game 18: Marx
Game 19: Andy
Game 20: Dillon
Game 21: Isaac
Game 22: Mike Jones
Game 23: Spring Man
Game 24: Ray 01

Game 25: Bandana Dee
Game 26: Porky Minch
Game 27: Geno
Game 28: Medusa
Game 29: Dixie Kong
Game 30: Daisy
Game 31: Mona
Game 32: Lip

 

[Bowserlick]

Game 1: King K. Rool
Game 2: Sylux
Game 3: Mach Rider
Game 4: Mallo
Game 5: Takamaru
Game 6: Wonder Red
Game 7: Captain Toad
Game 8: Sceptile

Game 9: Decidueye
Game 10: Sami
Game 11: Chibi-Robo
Game 12: Mimikyu
Game 13: Waluigi
Game 14: Skull Kid
Game 15: Rex & Pyra
Game 16: Paper Mario

Game 17: Ridley
Game 18: Marx
Game 19: Andy
Game 20: Dillon
Game 21: Isaac
Game 22: Midna (w/ Wolf Link)
Game 23: Spring Man
Game 24: Ray 01

Game 25: Bandana Dee
Game 26: Starfy
Game 27: Geno
Game 28: Isabelle
Game 29: Dixie Kong
Game 30: Daisy
Game 31: Elma
Game 32: Lip

 

[Imadethistoseealeak]

Game 1:1. King K. Rool
Game 2:9. Celica
Game 3:4. Impa
Game 4:12. Mallo
Game 5:2. Takamaru
Game 6:7. Wonder Red
Game 7:3. Captain Toad
Game 8:6. Ganon

Game 9:1. Decidueye
Game 10:8. Lyn
Game 11:4. Chibi-Robo
Game 12: 5. Mimikyu
Game 13:2. Waluigi
Game 14:7. Skull Kid
Game 15:3. Rex & Pyra
Game 16:11. Excitebike

Game 17:1. Ridley
Game 18:9. Marx
Game 19:4. Andy
Game 20:5. Dillon
Game 21: 2. Isaac
Game 22:7. Midna (w/ Wolf Link)
Game 23:3. Spring Man
Game 24:11. Ray 01

Game 25: 1. Bandana Dee
Game 26:9. Starfy
Game 27:13. Dark Samus
Game 28:12. Medusa
Game 29:2. Dixie Kong
Game 30:10. Krystal
Game 31:3. Elma
Game 32:6. Ashley

I have a pretty strict top ten and don't have many other characters I want, AND YET, my #3 and #6 went up against each other . Thankfully i have them in order so it was an easy Mimikyu over Claus but it was sad.

 

[Jakor]

Game 1: King K. Rool
Game 2: Sylux
Game 3: Impa
Game 4: Chorus Kids
Game 5: Takamaru
Game 6: Wonder Red
Game 7: Captain Toad
Game 8: Ganon

Game 9: Decidueye
Game 10: Sami
Game 11: Chibi-Robo
Game 12: Masked Man
Game 13: Balloon Fighter
Game 14: Skull Kid
Game 15: Adeleine
Game 16: Excitebike

Game 17: Ridley
Game 18: Marx
Game 19: Andy
Game 20: Dillon
Game 21: Isaac
Game 22: Mike Jones
Game 23: Muddy Mole
Game 24: Black Shadow

Game 25: Kamek
Game 26: Porky Minch
Game 27: Dark Samus
Game 28: Medusa
Game 29: Dixie Kong
Game 30: Krystal
Game 31: Mona
Game 32: Lip

 

[Deleted member]

1. Pauline
2. Celica
3. Impa
4. Chorus Kids
5. Chrom
6. Wonder Red
7. Captain Toad
8. Ganon
9. Decidueye
10. Lyn
11. Chibi-Robo
12. Masked Man
13. Waluigi
14. Skull Kid
15. Rex and Pyra
16. Paper Mario
17. Ridley
18. Hades
19. Andy
20. Dillon
21. Isaac
22. Midna
23. Springman
24. Black Shadow
25. Kamek
26. Starfy
27. Geno
28. Isabelle
29. Meowth
30. Krystal
31. Mona
32.Ashley

 

[~Krystal~]

Game 1: King K. Rool
Game 2: Sylux
Game 3: Mach Rider
Game 4: Mallo
Game 5: Chrom
Game 6: Lycanroc
Game 7: Captain Toad
Game 8: Ganon

Game 9: Tingle
Game 10: Sami
Game 11: Viridi
Game 12: Mimikyu
Game 13: Balloon Fighter
Game 14: Skull Kid
Game 15: Adeleine
Game 16: Paper Mario

Game 17: Ridley
Game 18: Marx
Game 19: Henry Fleming
Game 20: Dillon (Meh)
Game 21: Isaac
Game 22: Midna
Game 23: Muddy Mole
Game 24: Ray 01

Game 25: Kamek
Game 26: Porky Minch
Game 27: Geno
Game 28: Isabelle
Game 29: Dixie Kong
Game 30: Krystal
Game 31: Elma
Game 32: Ashley

 

[Drawcia]

Game 1:16. Pauline
Game 2:8. Sylux
Game 3:4. Impa
Game 4:5. Chorus Kids
Game 5:2. Takamaru
Game 6:7. Wonder Red
Game 7:14. Captain Syrup
Game 8:11. Sceptile

Game 9:1. Decidueye
Game 10:8. Lyn
Game 11:4. Chibi-Robo
Game 12: 5. Mimikyu
Game 13:2. Waluigi
Game 14:7. Skull Kid
Game 15:3. Rex & Pyra
Game 16:11. Excite-bike

Game 17:16. King Hippo
Game 18:9. Marx
Game 19:4. Andy
Game 20:12. Qbby
Game 21: 2. Isaac
Game 22:7. Midna (w/ Wolf Link)
Game 23:3. Spring Man
Game 24:6. Black Shadow

Game 25: 1. Bandana Dee
Game 26:8. Porky Minch
Game 27:4. Geno
Game 28:5. Isabelle
Game 29:2. Dixie Kong
Game 30:10. Krystal
Game 31:3. Elma
Game 32:6. Ashley

 

[Nimbostratus]

Round 1 Over. No further votes will be counted.

First of all, thanks for a great first round! We had sixty people participate! I never expected that kind of response, so thank you! I’ll be working on that third-party version.

A few comments:
SethTheMage : My spelling was correct there. I was referring to Mallo from Pushmo, not Mallow from SMRPG. If you aren’t familiar with him, check out his support thread! It doesn’t have many posts, but it has useful information.
TheEgilHasLanded : Welcome to the Boards! Thank you for making this thread your first place to visit!
Llort A. Ton : I mentioned giving Geno a spot despite him being third-party in the OP. Basically, it felt more proper for him to go against the likes of Waluigi and Daisy rather than Phoenix Wright or Doomguy.

EXTRA NOTE FOR MIDNA FANS: I originally had it as just Midna and added Wolf Link when asked for clarification. I had seen people before say they would only support Midna if Wolf Link was there, so I thought it would be a useful clarification. I did not realize that there were people who felt the opposite, as multiple people commented on the first round. For that reason, I won’t edit the bracket, but feel welcome to consider the extent of Wolf Link’s presence however suits you best. I don’t consider him a full character like I would with Rex or Pyra, so I don’t want his presence or absence affecting the outcome. Don’t worry, it didn’t matter for the first round.

Anyways, I assume you want to know the results. A few came fairly close:

Spoiler: Round 1 Results

1. K Rool defeated 16. Pauline by a score of 55-5
Well, okay, this one wasn’t close, but that was to be expected. This was the most lopsided finish.

8. Sylux defeated 9. Celica by a score of 35-25
Relatively close, but Fire Emblem resentment is strong.

4. Impa defeated 13. Mach Rider by a score of 42-18
Impa won big, but is probably going to have a serious test in Round 2.

5. Chorus Kids defeated 12. Mallo by a score of 48-12
The most dominate performance by a 5-seed. It might be that Mallo was a weaker opponent, but I think there’s genuine interest in a Rhythm Heaven rep.

2. Takamaru defeated 15. Chrom by a score of 53-7
Never in doubt. Poor Chrom.

7. Wonder Red defeated 10. Lycanroc by a score of 46-14
Lycanroc, being maybe the third most wanted Gen 7 newcomer, was no match a character from an unrepped franchise.

3. Captain Toad defeated 14. Captain Syrup by a score of 47-13
Captain Toad won handily, but a decent amount of people felt bad having to cast a vote against Syrup. Maybe she could have fared better in a different matchup?

6. Ganon defeated 11. Sceptile by a score of 38-22
There were moments that I thought Sceptile had a chance, but it never developed.

1. Decidueye defeated 16. Tingle by a score of 46-14
Decidueye won big, but it was the least impressive performance of the top seeds. Could the archer be in trouble?

9. Sami defeated 8. Lyn by a score of 33-26
The only “upset” on the entire left side. Lyn came very close, but a Wars rep took precedence over individual popularity in the end. Farewell, Fire Emblem.

4. Chibi-Robo defeated 13. Viridi by a score of 45-15
Well, Viridi didn’t do as terrible as I feared.

5. Mimikyu defeated 12. Masked Man by a score of 34-26
I was a little surprised this came so close. Guess there is still some support left for the once popular Masked Man. Still, Mimkiyu took the day.

2. Waluigi defeated 15. Balloon Fighter by a score of 51-9
Waluigi likes this.

7. Skull Kid defeated 10. Saki Amamiya by a score of 40-20
Seems Skull Kid’s support thread started worrying a little too soon. He won this handily.

3. Rex & Pyra defeated 14. Adeleine by a score of 39-21
A decent effort from Adeleine in the closest 3 vs 14, but it was not meant to be. Rex & Pyra’s detractors might keep them from going all the way, but there was more than enough support to prevent an embarrassing loss.

6. Paper Mario defeated 11. Excitebike by a score of 37-23
This had potential to be a trap game, but Paper Mario came out alright. The "No Second Mario" crowd wasn't as loud as I feared.

1. Ridley defeated 16. King Hippo by a score of 50-10
Mostly a formality.

9. Marx defeated 8. Hades by a score of 36-24
I don’t know how stable Marx’s meteoric rise in popularity is, but at least this proves that there is some weight behind it.

4. Andy defeated 13. Henry Fleming by a score of 49-10
Andy won easily, but I think Henry Fleming might have been more competitive against Impa or Geno.

5. Dillon defeated 12. Qbby by a score of 37-23
I thought Qbby would be too obscure for most, but he gave a pretty impressive effort here. Good for Qbby! Or, just alarming for Dillon.

2. Isaac defeated 15. Sable Prince by a score of 52-7
Interesting that the two-seeds have been more dominant than the top dogs on average.

7. Midna (w/ Wolf Link) defeated 10. Mike Jones by a score of 33-27
Another close one, but Zelda characters were immortal in this first round.

3. Spring Man defeated 14. Muddy Mole by a score of 47-13
I wondered where the line of obscurity would be drawn. Muddy Mole found himself on the wrong side of that line.

11. Ray 01 defeated 6. Black Shadow by a score of 35-25
Numerically the biggest upset of the Round, but it makes sense. I knew it would be close, but I thought people would be excited for another F-Zero rep and an opportunity to dump The ‘Dorf’s moveset on him. Turns out Ray isn’t as obscure as I thought he might be, which is certainly a good thing.

1. Bandana Dee defeated 16. Kamek by a score of 50-10
RIP Kamek, indeed.

9. Starfy defeated 8. Porky Minch by a score of 35-25
The 8 vs 9 matchups were all competitive. Starfy took this one home in the end.

4. Geno defeated 13. Dark Samus by a score of 39-21
The closest of the 4 vs 13 seed games. Even so, Geno should have a good chance in the Battle of the Overrated.

5. Isabelle defeated 12. Medusa by a score of 32-28
Isabelle skates by in the closest matchup of the round, but was exposed as probably the most overrated participant. A lot of the votes cast for Medusa were described as anti-Isabelle votes. From what I’ve read, a lot of people consider Isabelle likely, and I hadn’t encountered that much active antagonism against her, so I thought she was better liked than this.

2. Dixie Kong defeated 15. Meowth by a score of 52-8
There were some regretful Meowth fans, but regret didn’t translate into votes.

10. Krystal defeated 7. Daisy by a score of 39-21
I predicted Krystal to win this, but not so completely. I think we all know Krystal is doomed to lose against Dixie, but at least she can rest well with confirmation that she doesn’t hold the title of Most Controversial Newcomer.

3. Elma defeated 14. Mona by a score of 43-16
Not close, but Mona got more votes than I expected, honestly.

6. Ashley defeated 11. Lip by a score of 36-23
A decisive, though not entirely dominant, victory for Ashley. It seemed most people who cast a vote for Lip were genuinely excited for Lip and not just going against Ashley, so that’s good news for both. Can Ashley do better against Elma than her other WarioWare counterpart?

That creates the following matchups for Round 2. If you ignore the rest of this post, at least open up the below for the most important information:

Spoiler: Round 2 Games

Game 1: 1. King K. Rool vs 8. Sylux
Game 2: 4. Impa vs 5. Chorus Kids
Game 3: 2. Takamaru vs 7. Wonder Red
Game 4: 3. Captain Toad vs 6. Ganon

Game 5: 1. Decidueye vs 9. Sami
Game 6: 4. Chibi-Robo vs 5. Mimikyu
Game 7: 2. Waluigi vs 7. Skull Kid
Game 8: 3. Rex & Pyra vs 6. Paper Mario

Game 9: 1. Ridley vs 9. Marx
Game 10: 4. Andy vs 5. Dillon
Game 11: 2. Isaac vs 7. Midna (w/ Wolf Link)
Game 12: 3. Spring Man vs 11. Ray 01

Game 13: 1. Bandana Dee vs 9. Starfy
Game 14: 4. Geno vs 5. Isabelle
Game 15: 2. Dixie Kong vs 10. Krystal
Game 16: 3. Elma vs 6. Ashley

Let’s end this around 22:00 EDT on Saturday, April 28 so you have a good chunk of the weekend to get votes in. My picks are below:

EDIT: TIme switched to 10:00 AM EDT on Thursday, April 26 due to travel and near complete voting.

Spoiler: Nimbo's Picks

Game 1: 1. King K. Rool
Game 2: 4. Impa

Most reasonable and deserving choice for a Zelda newcomer. There are multiple ways they could take her character, all of which would work. I usually support new franchises, but Rhythm Heaven has never excited me that much, though I would be ok with it.

Game 3: 2. Takamaru
Game 4: 3. Captain Toad
Game 5: 9. Sami

I hate to go against Decidueye, but how could I say no to Sami? She’s cool, would represent a needed franchise, and could be fun to play as. Would be interesting to see if they could incorporate anything from Sanke’s moveset.

Game 6: 4. Chibi-Robo
Game 7: 2. Waluigi
Game 8: 6. Paper Mario
Game 9: 1. Ridley
Game 10: 5. Dillon

This one is painful. If Sami was out, I might have gone with Andy. I really want both franchises represented, but I find Dillon cooler as a character.

Game 11: 2. Isaac
Game 12: 3. Spring Man

Both would be unrepped franchises. I don’t usually factor in relevancy that much, but I can’t ignore it here. ARMS also has moveset potential that immediately writes itself.

Game 13: 1. Bandana Dee
Game 14: 5. Isabelle

Difficult in that I don’t really want either character to advance that badly compared to some of the others I’m being forced to vote against, but at least Isabelle doesn’t have multiple more deserving characters from her own franchise.

Game 15: 2. Dixie Kong
Game 16: 6. Ashley

Elma is a decent choice, but WarioWare really needs to have a second rep to fully establish itself in Smash. Ashley is popular, has moveset potential, and just has the looks and personality of a Smash fighter.

Begin Round 2. Voting will end at approximately 10:00 AM EDT on Thursday, April 26

 

[PreedReve]

Game 1: King K. Rool
Game 2: Chorus Kids
Game 3: Wonder Red
Game 4: Captain Toad

Game 5: Decidueye
Game 6: Chibi-Robo
Game 7: Waluigi
Game 8: Rex & Pyra

Game 9: Marx
Game 10: Andy
Game 11: Isaac
Game 12: Spring Man

Game 13: Bandana Dee
Game 14: Isabelle
Game 15: Dixie Kong
Game 16: Ashley

 

[Al-kīmiyā']

Game 1: 1. King K. Rool
Game 2: 4. Impa
Game 3: 2. Takamaru
Game 4: 6. Ganon

Game 5: 9. Sami
Game 6: 4. Chibi-Robo
Game 7: 7. Skull Kid
Game 8: 3. Rex & Pyra

Game 9: 9. Marx
Game 10: 5. Dillon
Game 11: 2. Isaac
Game 12: 11. Ray 01

Game 13: 9. Starfy
Game 14: 4. Geno
Game 15: 10. Krystal
Game 16: 3. Elma

 

[GolisoPower]

Game 1: King K. Rool
Game 2: Chorus Kids
Game 3: Takamaru
Game 4: Captain Toad

Game 5: Decidueye
Game 6: Chibi-Robo
Game 7: Waluigi
Game 8: Rex & Pyra

Game 9: Ridley
Game 10: Dillon
Game 11: Isaac
Game 12: Spring Man

Game 13: Bandana Dee
Game 14: Geno
Game 15: Dixie Kong
Game 16: Elma