History Characters / SuperSmashBrosMelee18To22

'''Individual Characters''': [[Characters/SuperSmashBrosGanondorf Ganondorf]] | [[Characters/SuperSmashBrosBayonetta Bayonetta]] | [[Characters/SuperSmashBrosJoker Joker]] | [[Characters/SuperSmashBrosHero Hero]] | [[Characters/SuperSmashBrosSteve Steve]] | [[Characters/SuperSmashBrosSephiroth Sephiroth]] | [[Characters/SuperSmashBrosPyraMythra Pyra / Mythra]]\\

* SkillGateCharacter: Particularly in ''3DS/Wii U'', Dr. Mario has reasonably strong attacks as well as good finishers in his Super Jump Punch and Forward Aerial. However, his lack of combo ability makes him less-than-ideal at higher levels of play, being surpassed by Mario in that regard.

'''Specials:''' [[AbnormalAmmo Megavitamins]], [[AttackReflector Super Sheet]], [[{{Shoryuken}} Super Jump Punch]], [[SpinAttack Dr. Tornado]]\\
'''Final Smash:''' [[KamehameHadoken Doctor Finale]]

'''Specials:''' [[ShockAndAwe Thunder Jolt]], [[UseYourHead Skull]] [[ChargedAttack Bash]], [[FlashStep Agility]], [[PowerOfTheStorm Thunder]]\\
'''Final Smash:''' [[RideTheLightning Volt Tackle]]\\

->See Characters/PokemonGenerationIBulbasaurToParasect for more information on the character in their origin series.

'''Specials:''' [[RayGun Blaster]], [[FlashStep Falco Phantasm]], [[WreathedInFlames Fire Bird]], [[AttackReflector Reflector]]\\
'''Final Smash:''' [[TankGoodness Landmaster]] (''Brawl'', ''3DS/Wii U''), [[AlphaStrike Team Star Fox]] (''Ultimate'')

->See Characters/StarFoxTeam for more information on the character in his origin series.

'''Specials:''' [[ArmorPiercingAttack Shield]] [[ChargedAttack Breaker]], [[{{Combos}} Dancing Blade]], [[{{Shoryuken}} Dolphin Slash]], [[CounterAttack Counter]]\\
'''Final Smash:''' CriticalHit

->See Characters/FireEmblemShadowDragonAndTheBladeOfLightPlayableCharacters for more information on the character in his origin series.

'''Specials:''' [[ArrowsOnFire Fire]] {{Bow|And Sword In Accord}}, [[BattleBoomerang Boomerang]], SpinAttack, [[ThrowDownTheBomblet Bomb]]\\
'''Final Smash:''' [[BladeSpam Triforce Slash]]

->See ''Characters/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime'' and ''Characters/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask'' character pages for more information on the character in his origin series.

* BowAndSwordInAccord: Despite being a child, this Link can wield a bow just as well as his adult counterpart. He doesn't have much of an ArcherArchetype as the latter, though.

* MarthDebutedInSmashBros.: The [[Trope Namer]]. Fans of Marth should know that he was created for the ''Fire Emblem'' series, but said series, before ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', was never released outside of Japan, which would confuse Western player as to who Marth or his franchise is.

* CoolSword: He wields the Exalted Falchion, an unbreakable sword that was forged from the fang of a legendary dragon for the purpose of killing other dragons with ease. It's this dragon-killing prowess that is the reason why Marth is the only human character in the base game whose boss battle in Classic Mode in ''Ultimate'' is Rathalos.

* TheDragonSlayer: In his home series, Marth's sword Falchion deals extreme damage to dragons, and is itself forged from the fang of a divine dragon. This makes him the most effective at killing the dragon Medeus, and Marth's triumph over Medeus cements his status as a legend even thousands of years later. This is referenced by his Classic Mode route in ''Ultimate'', in which he has to defeat every single draconic fighter in the game, culminating in a battle where he must slay Rathalos, a draconic boss. Despite the common association between knights and dragons, Marth is also the only sword fighter to face Rathalos as his Classic Mode boss... or, at least, he ''was'' until [[VideoGame/DragonQuest Hero]] came along.

* YouDontLookLikeYou: His design in ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'' has some pretty substantial differences from his ''Fire Emblem'' designs from both before and after; the most obvious difference is his hairstyle. Marth received a redesign in ''Shadow Dragon'', but this design and the ''Brawl'' model were concurrent projects. They were completed at the same time, meaning that the former could not be used in the latter. In the fourth game, his design is new, but draws heavily from his ''New Mystery'' design (though Exalted Falchion would continue to use it's 90s design). Also, in none of the ''Smash'' games does Marth actually carry the Fire Emblem (a sacred shield with orbs embedded in it).

-->'''Debut:''' ''VideoGame/DrMario'' [[[UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem NES]]/UsefulNotes/GameBoy], 1990

-->'''Debut:''' ''VideoGame/PokemonGoldAndSilver'' [UsefulNotes/GameBoyColor], 1999

-->'''Spiky-Eared Pichu:''' ''Anime/PokemonArceusAndTheJewelOfLife'', 2009 (official debut), ''[[VideoGame/PokemonGoldandSilver Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver]]'' [[[UsefulNotes/NintendoDS DS]]], 2009 (first game apprerance)

-->'''Debut:''' ''VideoGame/StarFox1'' [[[UsefulNotes/SuperNintendoEntertainmentSystem SNES]]], 1993

-->'''Debut:''' ''VideoGame/FireEmblemShadowDragonAndTheBladeOfLight'' [UsefulNotes/{{Famicom}}], 1990

-->'''Debut:''' ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime'' [[[UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 N64]]], 1998 [[note]]The child Link technically appeared first in ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaI The Legend of Zelda]]'', but the character in ''Smash'' unambiguously represents the character from ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask''.[[/note]]

* MythologyGag: Most weapon wielding characters will face towards the screen when facing right and turn their back toward the screen when facing left. Marth (and his three derivatives) are invert this, matching up with how Marth and his allies would always face the left side of the screen when fighting in the earlier games.

* YouDontLookLikeYou: His design in ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'' has some pretty substantial differences from his ''Fire Emblem'' designs from both before and after; the most obvious difference is his hairstyle. Marth received a redesign in ''Shadow Dragon'', but this design and the ''Brawl'' model were concurrent projects. They were completed at the same time, meaning that the former could not be used in the latter. In the fourth game, his design is new, but draws heavily from his ''New Mystery'' design. Also, in none of the ''Smash'' games does Marth actually carry the Fire Emblem (a sacred shield with orbs embedded in it).

* GutturalGrowler: Has a gruff voice in ''Melee'' and the Japanese versions of later games, courtesy of Hisao Egawa.

* AdaptationalPersonalityChange: Marth in the Fire Emblem series is a somewhat naive, but kind and strong Lord character, who still has been shown to be very trusting with other characters. Smash Bros. makes Marth act slightly effeminate, such as brushing his hair out of his face, and having a feminine hairstyle in ''Brawl'', and judging by his one of his taunts in the series having him say "Minna, miteite kure!"("Everyone, please watch me!"), as if he is desperate for attention. This portrayal isn't like Marth at all.

* HeroicLineage: As his trophy mentions, he is a indirect descendant of the legendary hero, Anri.
* HitboxDissonance: In ''Melee'', [[http://i.imgur.com/R7y6dWo.gif his grab range is way farther than it logically should be]], out-ranging Yoshi's, who clearly has a ranged grab.

* AdaptationalWimp: Somewhat. In the ''Pokémon'' games, though Pichu may not be near as strong as the evolved Pikachu and Raichu, it doesn't actually take damage from its own electrical attacks. The PowerIncontinence is based more on its Pokédex entries where it's described as being unable to store its electricity, as well as the [[Anime/{{Pokemon}} anime]] special, ''[[Recap/PokemonPK7PikachuAndPichu Pikachu and Pichu]]'', where we actually see the Pichu Bros. getting exhausted from using their electricity.

->'''Home Series:''' ''VideoGame/StarFox''

-->'''Debut:''' ''VideoGame/{{Star Fox|1}}'' [[[UsefulNotes/SuperNintendoEntertainmentSystem SNES]]], 1993

* TryingNotToCry: Whenever Pichu shocks itself, it's expression will change to one where it has tears in it's eyes from the pain. [[Determinator That doesn't stop Pichu from continuing to kick ass through the pain, however.]]

* GlacierWaif: While Falco shares the same body type as Fox, he usually comes off as slower in general, probably to offset his slightly stronger moves. He's still just as light and gravity-affected as Fox is though.

* ArtEvolution: In ''Melee'', his appearance was based off of ''Star Fox 64''. Beginning in ''Brawl'', it's an original costume but stays much more faithful to his ''Star Fox Command'' design than Fox's does in comparison. As of ''Ultimate'' his jacket is based on ''Star Fox Zero'' but otherwise keeps his ''Assault'' and ''Command'' head shape. The best way to differentiate this is the beak shape.

* {{Bishonen}}: In contrast to the rugged Ike and the spiky-haired Roy, to the point that many people mistake him for a girl.

* ForceAndFinesse: The Finesse to Ike's Force so the two ''Fire Emblem'' fighters (both {{Lightning Bruiser}}s in their own series) can be differentiated. Where Marth is quick and powerful when spaced properly, Ike is big, slow, and hits hard regardless of where he connects. This is also reflected in Marth's {{Bishonen}} status and princely armor vs. Ike's burly appearance and tattered mercenary armor.

'''Specials:''' [[ArrowsOnFire Fire]] [[ArcherArchetype Bow]], [[BattleBoomerang Boomerang]], SpinAttack, [[ThrowDownTheBomblet Bomb]]\\

* BattleIntro: Descends from a column of light, [[MythologyGag almost identically to Link's battle intro from the first game,]] calling back to how they exited dungeons in Ocarina of Time.
* TheBusCameBack: Returns in ''Ultimate'' after previously appearing only in ''Melee''. Interestingly, he and Toon Link (his supposed replacement in ''Brawl'' onwards) are not Echo Fighters despite their close similarity in terms of fighting style.

* InformedFlaw: Dr. Mario's Smash trophies in ''Melee'' state he's supposed to be slower than Mario while being more powerful (and thus led many people to believe he's a slower but more powerful version of Mario). While Dr. Mario is certainly more powerful than Mario, in actuality, he isn't any slower (his movement speed and the speed of his attacks are equivalent to Mario), and he actually has ''faster'' air speed. Apparently, the programmers meant for him to be slower, but forgot to actually implement it. As such, Dr. Mario is essentially a more powerful version of Mario with a stronger projectile and few drawbacks. This was remedied in ''3DS/Wii U'', as his movement speed and jump were changed to be worse than Mario, his falling speed was increased, and his air speed is slower than Mario this time.

* MightyGlacier: In ''3DS/Wii U''. This time, he is much slower in all forms of movement, and his attacks are all much stronger as well, aside from some like forward smash and forward aerial. He was ''intended'' to be slower in ''Melee'', but the programmers apparently forgot to do this.