I will talk a bit about some popular 1st party picks for Smash:
>Dixie Kong would likely be the next DK rep if Sakurai decides to work on one. She is a fan favourite from the game that many consider to be the best in the franchise and the potential of a dope recovery. She would be dope to have in Smash.
>I hate Bandana Dee, since I prefer many other Kirby characters in the franchise to play as in games like Star Allies. However, he is popular enough and important in most of the Kirby games to consider him as part of the roster. I hate him but he can warrant a spot in the roster. That being said, the fact that his debut was in Kirby Superstar doesn’t make me see him as a modern Kirby character, and instead as a classic character that after some time got a better spotlight in the franchise.
>Elma could work, but I don’t know anything about the character to comment her. I should play Xenoblade X before talking about the idea of having her in the roster.
>I will be fine with any Pokémon newcomer since it always is a great addition for my friend from Madrid, who is a Pokémon fan. I accept a Gen 8 newcomer just because it would make him happy.
>Rythm Heaven needs a Smash rep already. Enough said.
>I don’t mind any new Fire Emblem character, so a Three Houses rep or Lyn is welcomed for me.
>I used to prefer Sylux, but after Piranha Plant I started to love more the idea of getting the Baby Metroid from Samus Returns as a fighter over him/her/it.