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Fighter Info 
Background
Name: Bowser
Title: King of the Koopas
Home: Mushroom Kingdom
Related Veterans: Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Dr. Mario, Rosalina + Luma, Bowser Jr., & Piranha Plant
Related Newcomers: Toad/ Toadette, Captain Toad, King Boo & Paper Mario
Signature Stage: Bowser's Castle
Copy Ability: Fire
Series: Super Mario
Debut: Super Mario Bros.
Voice Actor: Kenny James
Company: Nintendo
Statistics
Playstyle: Powerhouse + Bait & Punish
Attack: 7.5/10
Defense: 7.5/10
Speed: 4/10
Size: 8/10
Weight: 6.5/10
Combos: 4/10
K.O. Power: 4.5/10
Recovery: 5.5/10
Movement Options: Crawl, Double Jump & Wall Climb
Gimmick: Koopa Shell
Koopa Shell is an armor mechanic that prevents Bowser from flinching when attacked and makes him immune to the burning status.
Physical attacks dealt to his back are neutralized and countered by the spikes on his shell, dealing small damage to his opponents.
Bowser's shell also parries any melee attacks (weapon moves) and makes him immune to any enemy projectiles aimed at his back.
Any opponent that runs into or jumps onto his shell while he is crouching or performing Shell Spin is dealt a small amount of damage.
Fighter Moveset
Normal
Jab: Claw Swipe - Bowser swings forward with his claws three times. (Origin: Super Mario Odyssey)
Dash: Shell Spin - Bowser enters his shell and spins around while inside it. (Origin: New Super Mario Bros. U)
F Tilt: Tail Swipe - Bowser swipes forward with his tail while spinning around. (Origin: Super Mario 3D Land)
U Tilt: Upper Claws - Bowser swings overhead with his claws three twice. (Origin: New Super Mario Bros. U)
D Tilt: Nether Claws - Bowser swings low with his claws twice. (Origin: Super Mario 3D World)
Smash
F Smash: Sliding Haymaker - Bowser performs a powerful punch, sliding forward in the process. (Origin: M&L: Bowser's Inside Story)
U Smash: Pyro Claw - Bowser ignites his claw, then performs an uppercut. (Origin: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020)
D Smash: Pyro Tail Swipe - Bowser ignites his tail, then spins around with it oustretched. (Origin: Super Mario Odyssey)
Aerial
N Air: Claw Flurry - Bowser rapidly swipes forwards with his claws. (Origin: Super Mario 3D World)
F Air: Scratch Swipe - Bowser swings overhead and downward with his claws. (Origin: Super Mario 3D World)
B Air: Tail Smack - Bowser swings backward with his tail twice in succesion. (Origin: Super Mario 3D World)
U Air: Spike Shot - Bowser enters his shell and fires three spikes from it. (Origin: SMRPG: Legend of the Seven Stars)
D Air: Shell Dive - Bowser turns upside-down, enters his shell and plummets downward. (Origin: Bowser's Fury)
Grab ‘n’ Throws
Pummel: Bite - Bowser bites his opponent three times in sucession. (Origin: Paper Mario 64)
F Throw: Hurly Claws - Bowser picks up his opponent and tosses them forward. (Origin: Super Mario RPG)
B Throw: Hurly Claws - Bowser picks up his opponent and tosses them backward. (Origin: Super Mario RPG)
U Throw: Pyro Spew - Bowser tosses his opponent upward and spews fire at them. (Origin: Super Mario Sunshine)
D Throw: Koopa Crash - Bowser jumps over his opponent and crashes down on them. (Origin: Super Mario 3D Land)
Specials
Neutral Special: Fire Breath/ Lava Spew
Bowser spews a ball of fire from his mouth. He can do this three times in sucession.
If held, Bowser spews out a blob of lava that leaves a lingering puddle on contact with the ground.
(Origin: Super Mario Bros. & Super Mario 3D World)
Side Special: Hammer Toss
Bowser pulls out a hammer and tosses it in an arc. He can do this three times in sucession.
While holding "B", the trajectory of Bowser's hammers can be aimed by tilting the Left Stick.
(Origin: Super Mario Bros.)
Up Special: Koopa Clown Car
Bowser enters the Koopa Clown Car and flies in any direction.
(Origin: Super Mario World)
Down Special: Brick Ball/ Bowser Bomb
Bowser conjures a small planetoid of bricks and throws it forwards. The Brick Ball rolls on the ground after being tossed.
If inputted midair, Bowser plummets downward to slam his rear end on the ground, creating a fiery shockwave upon landing.
(Origin: Super Mario Odyssey & Super Mario Bros. 3)
Shield Special: Rolling Shell
Bowser curls himself up, making his shell become a spike ball and rolls forwards.
He can change direction, jump or climb walls while rolling. Pressing "B" cancels the move.
(Origin: Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story/ Super Mario Galaxy)
Final Smash: Bowser's Fury
Bowser enters his shell and gets covered in black goop, growing larger until it flies off-screen, becoming Fury Bowser.
Fury Bowser appears in the background as a brief rainstorm begins while Disaster Spikes and Fireballs fall from the sky.
He finishes off by firing a large beam of flame from his mouth. Afterwards, Bowser returns to normal and goes back onstage.
Alternate Costumes
Miscellaneous
Animations
Stage Entrance: Bowser jumps off of his airship and onto the stage while saying "SHOWTIME!"
Idle #1: Bowser stands upright, holds out his arms and laughs.
Idle #2: Bowser cracks the knuckles of both of his hands.
Idle #3: Bowser becomes impatient and taps his feet on the feet.
Up Taunt: Bowser crosses his arms and laughs maliciously.
Side Taunt: Bowser roars, spewing out cinders and smoke from his mouth.
Down Taunt: Bowser beats his chest while growling, then says "Bring it on, CHUMPS!"
Victory Pose #1: Bowser drifts with the Koopa Chase car, stands on top of it and laughs.
Victory Pose #2: Bowser turns around, spews fireballs into the air, then roars at the sky.
Victory Pose #3: Bowser performs some Claw Swipes, then strikes a wrestler pose.
Sound Effects
Crowd Cheer: "Bowser! (x6) All Hail the Koopa King!"
Victory Theme #1: "Course Clear" (Super Mario Bros.) (Remix)
Victory Theme #2: "Bowser Battle 1" (Remix)
Classic Mode Credits Theme: "Fury Bowser (Phase 1-3)" (Remix)
SSB Roster Rework Project List: https://smashboards.com/threads/super-smash-bros-roster-rework-project.518388/
Background
Name: Bowser
Title: King of the Koopas
Home: Mushroom Kingdom
Related Veterans: Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Dr. Mario, Rosalina + Luma, Bowser Jr., & Piranha Plant
Related Newcomers: Toad/ Toadette, Captain Toad, King Boo & Paper Mario
Signature Stage: Bowser's Castle
Copy Ability: Fire
Series: Super Mario
Debut: Super Mario Bros.
Voice Actor: Kenny James
Company: Nintendo
Statistics
Playstyle: Powerhouse + Bait & Punish
Attack: 7.5/10
Defense: 7.5/10
Speed: 4/10
Size: 8/10
Weight: 6.5/10
Combos: 4/10
K.O. Power: 4.5/10
Recovery: 5.5/10
Movement Options: Crawl, Double Jump & Wall Climb
Gimmick: Koopa Shell
Koopa Shell is an armor mechanic that prevents Bowser from flinching when attacked and makes him immune to the burning status.
Physical attacks dealt to his back are neutralized and countered by the spikes on his shell, dealing small damage to his opponents.
Bowser's shell also parries any melee attacks (weapon moves) and makes him immune to any enemy projectiles aimed at his back.
Any opponent that runs into or jumps onto his shell while he is crouching or performing Shell Spin is dealt a small amount of damage.
Fighter Moveset
Normal
Jab: Claw Swipe - Bowser swings forward with his claws three times. (Origin: Super Mario Odyssey)
Dash: Shell Spin - Bowser enters his shell and spins around while inside it. (Origin: New Super Mario Bros. U)
F Tilt: Tail Swipe - Bowser swipes forward with his tail while spinning around. (Origin: Super Mario 3D Land)
U Tilt: Upper Claws - Bowser swings overhead with his claws three twice. (Origin: New Super Mario Bros. U)
D Tilt: Nether Claws - Bowser swings low with his claws twice. (Origin: Super Mario 3D World)
Smash
F Smash: Sliding Haymaker - Bowser performs a powerful punch, sliding forward in the process. (Origin: M&L: Bowser's Inside Story)
U Smash: Pyro Claw - Bowser ignites his claw, then performs an uppercut. (Origin: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020)
D Smash: Pyro Tail Swipe - Bowser ignites his tail, then spins around with it oustretched. (Origin: Super Mario Odyssey)
Aerial
N Air: Claw Flurry - Bowser rapidly swipes forwards with his claws. (Origin: Super Mario 3D World)
F Air: Scratch Swipe - Bowser swings overhead and downward with his claws. (Origin: Super Mario 3D World)
B Air: Tail Smack - Bowser swings backward with his tail twice in succesion. (Origin: Super Mario 3D World)
U Air: Spike Shot - Bowser enters his shell and fires three spikes from it. (Origin: SMRPG: Legend of the Seven Stars)
D Air: Shell Dive - Bowser turns upside-down, enters his shell and plummets downward. (Origin: Bowser's Fury)
Grab ‘n’ Throws
Pummel: Bite - Bowser bites his opponent three times in sucession. (Origin: Paper Mario 64)
F Throw: Hurly Claws - Bowser picks up his opponent and tosses them forward. (Origin: Super Mario RPG)
B Throw: Hurly Claws - Bowser picks up his opponent and tosses them backward. (Origin: Super Mario RPG)
U Throw: Pyro Spew - Bowser tosses his opponent upward and spews fire at them. (Origin: Super Mario Sunshine)
D Throw: Koopa Crash - Bowser jumps over his opponent and crashes down on them. (Origin: Super Mario 3D Land)
Specials
Neutral Special: Fire Breath/ Lava Spew
Bowser spews a ball of fire from his mouth. He can do this three times in sucession.
If held, Bowser spews out a blob of lava that leaves a lingering puddle on contact with the ground.
(Origin: Super Mario Bros. & Super Mario 3D World)
Side Special: Hammer Toss
Bowser pulls out a hammer and tosses it in an arc. He can do this three times in sucession.
While holding "B", the trajectory of Bowser's hammers can be aimed by tilting the Left Stick.
(Origin: Super Mario Bros.)
Up Special: Koopa Clown Car
Bowser enters the Koopa Clown Car and flies in any direction.
(Origin: Super Mario World)
Down Special: Brick Ball/ Bowser Bomb
Bowser conjures a small planetoid of bricks and throws it forwards. The Brick Ball rolls on the ground after being tossed.
If inputted midair, Bowser plummets downward to slam his rear end on the ground, creating a fiery shockwave upon landing.
(Origin: Super Mario Odyssey & Super Mario Bros. 3)
Shield Special: Rolling Shell
Bowser curls himself up, making his shell become a spike ball and rolls forwards.
He can change direction, jump or climb walls while rolling. Pressing "B" cancels the move.
(Origin: Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story/ Super Mario Galaxy)
Final Smash: Bowser's Fury
Bowser enters his shell and gets covered in black goop, growing larger until it flies off-screen, becoming Fury Bowser.
Fury Bowser appears in the background as a brief rainstorm begins while Disaster Spikes and Fireballs fall from the sky.
He finishes off by firing a large beam of flame from his mouth. Afterwards, Bowser returns to normal and goes back onstage.
Alternate Costumes
Default
Red Shell
Blue Shell
Yellow Shell
Black Shell
SMB JP Artwork Colors
Bowser's Brother Colors
King Koopa Colors
Bowser Statue Colors
Fury Bowser Colors
Red Shell
Blue Shell
Yellow Shell
Black Shell
SMB JP Artwork Colors
Bowser's Brother Colors
King Koopa Colors
Bowser Statue Colors
Fury Bowser Colors
Overlord's Cape
Rookie's Mask
Tanooki Tail
Pirate Hat
Mario Cap & Mustache
Dry Bowser (Default)
Dry Bowser (Gold)
Monument Outfit
Meowser
Wedding Outfit
Rookie's Mask
Tanooki Tail
Pirate Hat
Mario Cap & Mustache
Dry Bowser (Default)
Dry Bowser (Gold)
Monument Outfit
Meowser
Wedding Outfit
Miscellaneous
Animations
Stage Entrance: Bowser jumps off of his airship and onto the stage while saying "SHOWTIME!"
Idle #1: Bowser stands upright, holds out his arms and laughs.
Idle #2: Bowser cracks the knuckles of both of his hands.
Idle #3: Bowser becomes impatient and taps his feet on the feet.
Up Taunt: Bowser crosses his arms and laughs maliciously.
Side Taunt: Bowser roars, spewing out cinders and smoke from his mouth.
Down Taunt: Bowser beats his chest while growling, then says "Bring it on, CHUMPS!"
Victory Pose #1: Bowser drifts with the Koopa Chase car, stands on top of it and laughs.
Victory Pose #2: Bowser turns around, spews fireballs into the air, then roars at the sky.
Victory Pose #3: Bowser performs some Claw Swipes, then strikes a wrestler pose.
Sound Effects
Crowd Cheer: "Bowser! (x6) All Hail the Koopa King!"
Victory Theme #1: "Course Clear" (Super Mario Bros.) (Remix)
Victory Theme #2: "Bowser Battle 1" (Remix)
Classic Mode Credits Theme: "Fury Bowser (Phase 1-3)" (Remix)
SSB Roster Rework Project List: https://smashboards.com/threads/super-smash-bros-roster-rework-project.518388/
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