- For information concerning both this game and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, see Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is the fifth installment of the Super Smash Bros. series. It was released for the Wii U in 2014, shortly after its handheld counterpart, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, and is often paired with the game. However, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is officially considered to be the fifth installment.[2]
Characters[]
In the base game, five of the playable characters are Pokémon: Pikachu, Lucario, Charizard, Jigglypuff, and Greninja. On April 28, 2015, Mewtwo was released as a downloadable character in both this game and in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, as the sixth Pokémon fighter.
amiibo[]
Nintendo's new toys to life figurines were first released on the Super Smash Bros. line. The Pokémon franchise has received 6 amiibo figures which are: Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Charizard, Lucario, Greninja, and Mewtwo.
Stages[]
Kalos Pokémon League[]
This stage mostly shifts between four types and changes the platforms. Obstacles stand in the way of battle during each transition. While the stage is in Dragon-type mode, Axew, Dragonite, Garchomp, and Hydreigon will appear in the background. Occasionally, Rayquaza will appear by itself and will fly across the stage. While the stage is in Water-type mode, Wailord, Clawitzer, Blastoise, and Piplup will appear in the background. Occasionally, Manaphy will appear by itself and will cause a whirlpool in the center on the stage. While the stage is in Fire-type mode, Infernape, Tepig, Pyroar, and Blaziken will appear in the background. Occasionally, Ho-Oh will appear by itself and will cause giant flame pillars to erupt from the stage. While the stage is in Steel-type mode, Honedge, Steelix, Scizor, and Klinklang will appear in the background. Occasionally, Registeel will appear by itself and will use giant steel swords to attack players.
Pokémon Stadium 2[]
Similar to the original Pokémon Stadium. The stage starts off flat, but can change its platforms, themed on a different type. When the stage is in Electric-type mode, Electivire and Magnezone appear in the background. When the stage is in Ice-type mode, Snorunt and Snover appear in the background. When the stage is in -type mode, Skarmory, Drifloon, and Hoppip appear in the background. When the stage is in Ground-type mode, Cubone and Dugtrio appear in the background.
Poké Balls[]
- Meowth uses Pay Day. This attack shoots rapid-fire coins at opponents.
- Electrode uses Explosion. This attack causes a huge explosion in 3 seconds. You can throw Electrode last-second in order to blow away opponents. It can also fake-out players by short-circuiting and failing to explode, only to explode when players get close.
- Goldeen uses Splash. This attack just lets Goldeen flop on the stage, doing nothing whatsoever.
- Staryu uses Swift. This attack allows Staryu to hover around the nearest opponent and shoot rapid-fire stars at them.
- Eevee uses Take Down. This attack allows Eevee to lunge towards players that are close. If no one is near, Eevee looks around, confused.
- Snorlax uses Body Slam. This attack lets Snorlax jump to the top of the screen and come back down bigger, crushing opponents that are underneath or near it.
- Moltres uses Fly. Any opponents that touch Moltres while it flies off the stage get massive damage.
- Mew uses Fly. This allows Mew to fly away from the stage, leaving gifts, points and trophies in its trails.
- Togepi uses Metronome. This attack allows Togepi to use Smokescreen, Powder Snow, Earthquake, Leech Seed and Hypnosis.
- Bellossom uses Sweet Scent. This attack puts opponents to sleep if they get within range.
- Entei uses Fire Spin. This attack lets Entei boost a large fire pillar that can trap opponents within it.
- Suicune uses Aurora Beam. This attack allows Suicune to shoot a beam forward, freezing opponents that touch it.
- Lugia uses Aeroblast. This attack lets Lugia fly to the background and emit large waves of energy to damage opponents.
- Gardevoir uses Reflect. This attack allows Gardevoir to summon a reflective barrier that stops projectile attacks. Players can go inside the barrier to protect themselves.
- Metagross uses Earthquake. Any opponents that go near Metagross can become trapped or grounded.
- Latias and Latios use Steel Wing. This attack allows Latias and Latios to fly across the screen, specifically targeting any opponents.
- Kyogre uses Hydro Pump. This attack pushes opponents off the stage. Kyogre can follow the opponent by flying.
- Deoxys uses Hyper Beam. Any players that get near the beam that Deoxys fires take big damage and also can get trapped.
- Abomasnow uses Blizzard and Ice Punch. These attacks allow Abomasnow to freeze opponents with Ice Punch and to trap opponents with Blizzard.
- Palkia uses Spacial Rend. This attack allows Palkia to flip the screen upside-down, causing difficulty until it goes away.
- Giratina uses Dragon Breath. This attack allows Giratina to push opponents off-screen if they get trapped.
- Darkrai uses Dark Void. This attack pulls in opponents and puts them to sleep. Darkrai's Bad Dreams ability causes them to take damage while asleep.
- Arceus uses Gravity. This attack grounds any airborne opponents. If there is no stage below the opponent, they are immediately KOed.
- Victini uses Victory Star. This allows Victini to give its summoner Super Armor and raises all of their stats.
- Snivy uses Razor Leaf. This attack shoots rapid-fire leaves at the opponent. It replaces Chikorita.
- Oshawott uses Surf. This attack allows Oshawott to surf across the stage until it flies off the edge, possibly taking opponents along with it. It replaces Piplup.
- Zoroark uses Fury Swipes. This attack allows Zoroark to strike the first opponent it hits and then Meteor Smash the opponent when done slashing them.
- Kyurem uses Icy Wind. This attack allows Kyurem to release icy blows from its sides, freezing opponents.
- Keldeo uses Secret Sword. [Keldeo jumps around the stage, slashing opponents it can reach.
- Meloetta uses Echoed Voice. Meloetta releases orbs of music that rapidly bounce across the stage.
- Genesect uses Techno Blast. Genesect jumps around the stage, releasing small bullets and then firing a giant beam.
- Chespin uses Seed Bomb. This attack allows Chespin to release seeds that do damage around it. Chespin can also be pushed around the stage by its summoner.
- Fennekin uses Incinerate. This attack allows Fennekin to shoot out fire beside it.
- Fletchling uses Peck. Any opponents near Fletchling are repeatedly pecked and also flinch when pecked.
- Spewpa uses Stun Spore. When Spewpa is attacked, it releases spores that stun the opponent temporarily.
- Gogoat uses Take Down. This attack allows Gogoat to run across the stage, running into opponents. The player is also able to ride on its back, but with the risk of Gogoat jumping off the stage.
- Swirlix uses Cotton Spore. Any players that go near Swirlix move slower as long as they are around Swirlix.
- Inkay uses Topsy-Turvy. Any players nearby Inkay will trip.
- Dedenne uses Discharge. This attack allows Dedenne to release an X-shaped electric attack that can trap opponents.
- Xerneas uses Geomancy. This allows Xerneas to boost all the stats of all players while also giving a bigger boost to its summoner.
Trophies[]
One of the continued features in the series is Trophies, originally from Super Smash Bros. Melee. They act like figurines that the player can unlock when doing various tasks.
Items[]
- Poké Ball. Works the same as the old games, summoning a Pokémon when thrown.
- Master Ball (New). Summons various rare Pokémon instead of normal ones.
Pokémon Music[]
- Pokémon Center (Pokémon Red and Blue)
- Battle! (Champion)/Cynthia's Theme Remix (Pokémon Diamond and Pearl)
- Battle! (Dialga/Palkia) (Pokémon Diamond and Pearl)
- Battle! (Team Galactic) (Pokémon Diamond and Pearl)
- N's Castle Medley (Pokémon Black and White)
- Route 10 (Pokémon Black and White)
- Route 23 (Pokémon Black and White 2)
- Battle! (Team Flare) (Pokémon X and Y)
- Battle! (Champion (Pokémon X and Y)
- Trainer Battle Theme Remix (Pokémon X and Y)
- Victory Road (Pokémon X and Y)