Super Smash Bros. Melee Trophy Guide
Super Mario Series Trophies
Mario
Trophy description
Known worldwide as Mr. Nintendo, Mario uses his incredible jumping ability to thwart the evil Bowser time after time. While he's best known as a hero, Mario has played many roles, including racer, doctor, golfer, and villain. His tastes have changed over 20 years of gaming; he long ago swapped the colors of his shirt and overalls.
Arcade 1981
How to get it
Clear Classic with Mario or play 100 VS. Mode matches with Mario.
Dr. Mario
Trophy description
Immaculate in his medical garb, Dr. Mario destroys killer viruses with his amazing vitamin capsules. With his dedicated nurse, Princess Peach, at his side, Dr. Mario spends day and night in his laboratory working on new miracle cures. Somehow he's managed to keep up with all the new viruses that have arisen over the years.
10/90
How to get it
Clear Classic with Dr. Mario or play 100 VS. Mode matches with Dr. Mario.
Mario & Yoshi
Trophy description
Yoshi was first introduced in Super Mario World, and the sight of Mario riding the helpful character soon became an enduring image. Despite his Cape, Mario can't fly while astride Yoshi. The pair can make huge jumps and drift slowly back to earth, though. As a last resort, Mario could leap off Yoshi's back to safety.
8/91
How to get it
Only available at special events in Japan.
Raccoon Mario
Trophy description
In Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Leafs caused Mario to grow raccoon ears and a tail. By sprinting and rapidly wagging the tail, Mario gained the ability to fly for short periods. Like the Cape in Super Mario World, the tail also reduced the speed at which he fell, making midair moves easier. Needless to say, real raccoons were jealous.
2/90
How to get it
Available in the Lottery after collecting 250 Trophies.
Metal Mario
Trophy description
Mario was in for a surprise the first time he hit a Metal Box in Super Mario 64. The metal cap that popped out transformed Mario into living metal, giving him great stamina, a heavy tread, and the ability to walk underwater. In Super Smash Bros., Metal Mario showed up as an incredibly stubborn midlevel boss.
9/96
How to get it
Available in the Lottery and as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star.
Metal Mario's reflection
The reflection on Metal Mario's body is of Melee's Yoshi's Island stage.
Paper Mario
Trophy description
The Star Rod: Bowser stole it, and Mario wants it back. Bowser vs. Mario is familiar for Mario afficionados, but Paper Mario is novel. What this game brings to the 3D polygon-filled gaming world is its art style: everything is wafer thin! What the visuals lack in realism, they more than make up for in unique artistry.
2/01
How to get it
Hit 1476 feet (450 metres) in Home-Run Contest with any character.
Peach
Trophy description
Princess Peach presides over the Mushroom Kingdom from her huge castle. Her loyal subject Toad does his best to protect her but always seems to fail spectacularly. Besides her royal duties, Peach is interested in both tennis and golf; since she's so magnanimous, she'll even deign to play a few matches with the evil Bowser.
10/85
How to get it
Clear Classic with Peach or play 100 VS. Mode matches with Peach.
Luigi
Trophy description
Although Mario's younger brother has always played second fiddle, Luigi finally garnered the spotlight with his very own game, Luigi's Mansion. Things are looking up for the eternal understudy; he's even picked up his own rival in Waluigi. The day he's referred to as the "lean, mean, green machine" may not be too far off.
Arcade 1983
How to get it
Clear Classic with Luigi or play 100 VS. Mode matches with Luigi.
Vacuum Luigi
Trophy description
In a strange twist of fate, Luigi wins a huge mansion in a contest he didn't even enter, and the place turns out to be haunted! After meeting a weird professor named Elvin Gadd, Luigi enters the place armed with a flashlight and a ghost-sucking vacuum cleaner. Mario's trapped somewhere in there! Can Luigi save him?
11/01
How to get it
Available in the Lottery and as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star when you have either:
- played VS. Mode 200 times
- collected all other Trophies in the Lottery
Bowser
Trophy description
Bowser has a long history of kidnapping Princess Peach to lure his nemesis, Mario, into traps. He leads an enormous group of mischievous creatures, not the least of which are his seven children. With outrageous strength, flammable breath, and more spikes than you can shake a Star Rod at, Bowser is a constant threat.
10/85
How to get it
Clear Classic with Bowser or play 100 VS. Mode matches with Bowser.
Toad
Trophy description
Toad, Peach's longtime servant, first showed off his strength in Super Mario Bros. 2, then proved to be an agile driver in Super Mario Kart. There are many Toads in Peach's castle and across the Mushroom Kingdom, and although they look similar, they have varied natures. Not the best of guards, Toad must often be rescued.
10/85
How to get it
Available in the Lottery and as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star.
Wario
Trophy description
An old acquaintance of Mario's. His failure to seize Mario's castle has fueled Wario's desire for a palace of his own. Wario has herculean strength and can do things that even Mario can't imitate. His unexpected skills include a talent with items and the ability to assume many roles, among them a snowman, a zombie, and a bat.
6 Golden Coins 11/92
How to get it
Clear All-Star on any difficulty without using continues.
Daisy
Trophy description
The princess of Sarasa-land. Daisy met Mario when he helped defeat the evil alien Tatanga in Super Mario Land. Princess Daisy is a bit of a tomboy when compared with her counterpart, Princess Peach. After her appearance in Mario Golf, some gossips started portraying her as Luigi's answer to Mario's Peach.
8/89
Errors in the description
Daisy didn't appear in Mario Golf. She did appear in NES Open Tournament Golf as Luigi's caddy.
How to get it
Available in the Lottery and as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star.
Daisy's third eye
In early versions of the game, Daisy had an eye texture hidden under her hair on the back of her head. You can use the camera controls to clip through her hair to see it yourself.
Plum
Trophy description
Plum is one of the first playable golfers in Mario Golf. She's not all that strong, so her drives tend to lack distance. On the other hand, her strike area is large and allows for refined control. She's a very stable golfer, both well balanced and easy to master, which makes her a favorite among beginners and pros alike.
7/99
How to get it
Available as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star.
Waluigi
Trophy description
This tall, thin, evil-looking guy seems to be Luigi's rival. He works hard at his mischief: Waluigi reportedly spent a lot of time training for his debut in Mario Tennis by honing his ability to antagonize the Mario brothers. While it's general knowledge that he's the same age as Luigi, his relationship to Wario is unclear.
8/00
How to get it
Available in the Lottery after collecting 250 Trophies.
Bob-omb
Trophy description
These little guys are just what they appear to be: walking bombs. Pick one up and hurl it for an incredibly potent attack. If no one picks them up, Bob-ombs light their own fuses and start wandering around armed and dangerous. In Super Mario 64, Bob-ombs chased Mario down once they noticed him. Pink Bob-ombs are nice and capable of speech.
10/88
Notes
Like all Super Mario Bros. 2 trophies, Bob-omb's true first appearance was in Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic (1987)
How to get it
Available in the Lottery and as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star.
Thwomp
Trophy description
Thwomps spend most of their time suspended in midair, waiting. When Mario passes below, they crash down with amazing speed. As you may guess from their appearance, they're heavy and solid enough to make any attack on them futile. Small ones are called Thwimps: despite their weight, they often form groups and bounce around.
2/90
How to get it
Available in the Lottery and as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star.
Lakitu
Trophy description
These airborne menaces used to ride their clouds exclusively as Bowser's henchmen. They typically hover just out of Mario's reach and hurl Spinies with irritating precision. More recently, however, they've been known to take on less evil tasks, such as doing camera work for sports events and even helping Mario on his quests.
10/85
How to get it
Available in the Lottery and as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star.
Bullet Bill / Banzai Bill
Trophy description (U.S. Bullet Bill)
Bullet Bills are shot out of cannons and fly on straight paths. In great numbers they're a nightmare; while Mario can stop most with a single jump, the rare giant one is much tougher to avoid. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, all Bullet Bills are extra large. They burrow into Princess Peach's castle and then detonate with immense power.
10/85
Trophy description (Europe Banzai Bill)
Bullet Bills are shot out of cannons and fly on straight paths. In great numbers they're a nightmare; while Mario can stop most with a single jump, the giant one, Banzai Bill, is much tougher to avoid. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, only Banzai Bills can be seen. They burrow into Princess Peach's castle and then detonate with immense power.
Errors in the description
The Japanese and European versions correctly identify this trophy as Banzai Bill.
Despite the European version updating the name and description to Banzai Bill, the debut is still listed as Super Mario Bros. when it should be Super Mario World.
How to get it
Available as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star.
Goomba
Trophy description
Goombas are actually traitors who've defected from the Mushroom Kingdom's forces. They're a slow and predictable nuisance, as they always try to wander into Mario's path. Fortunately for Mario, they don't have much stamina, as a single jump on the head is generally enough to defeat them.
10/85
How to get it
Clear Event Match 14: Trophy Tussle 1.
Koopa Troopa
Trophy description
Common soldiers in Bowser's army, Koopa Troopas can retreat into their shells. Unbelievable as it may seem, they're clearly unaware of being kicked and sent sliding when in this position. There are many Koopa types, each with a different shell color and unique traits. They all wear T-shirts and shorts under their shells.
10/85
How to get it
Available in the Lottery and as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star.
Koopa Paratroopa
Trophy description
These winged Koopa Troopas can fly, but they're none too smart: they tend to spend a lot of their time simply jumping or fluttering around a small area. As a result, no one exactly thinks of them as majestic, soaring creatures. They lose their wings and become normal Koopa Troopas if Mario or Luigi jumps on their backs.
10/85
How to get it
Available as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star.
Boo
Trophy description
These shy spirits inhabit Mario's world and have been known to vanish or freeze when met face-to-face. In recent years, they seem to have overcome their fears in order to pursue tennis and other social activities. They usually appear in groups and fly in formation. From time to time, giant Boos make surprise appearances.
2/90
How to get it
Available in the Lottery when you have either:
- unlocked all playable characters
- collected all other Trophies in the Lottery
Koopa Clown Car
Trophy description
Bowser's single-seat, personal airship doesn't exactly handle like a dream, but it wasn't designed to be sporty. The Koopa Clown Car was made to carry Bowser's huge weight, not to mention a logic-defying arsenal of massive bowling balls. In Super Mario World, Mario busted the Koopa Clown Car by pelting it with Mecha Koopas.
8/91
How to get it
Available in the Lottery after collecting 250 Trophies.
Viruses
Trophy description
These contagious viruses make life difficult for Dr. Mario. They infect everything they come into contact with, and the good doctor must attempt to neutralize them with his trusty megavitamins. Dr. Mario can stop these pesky germs by lining up the megavitamin capsules of the same color with the nasty microorganisms.
10/90
How to get it
Available as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star.
Birdo
Trophy description
First seen in Super Mario Bros. 2, Birdo is known for shooting eggs and fireballs from her mouth. Mario and his friends would have to jump onto the eggs in midair, pick them up and throw them back at her. Long missing from the Nintendo scene, Birdo recently reappeared in Mario Tennis and Super Mario Advance.
10/88
Errors in the description
"Long missing from the Nintendo scene" isn't accurate. After her debut in 1988, Birdo appeared in Super Mario All-Stars (1993), Wario's Woods (1994) and Super Mario RPG (1996) before her appearance in Mario Tennis (2000).
Notes
Like all Super Mario Bros. 2 trophies, Birdo's true first appearance was in Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic (1987)
How to get it
Available in the Lottery and as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star.
Pidgit
Trophy description
Pidgits are wingless birds enchanted by the vegetable-hating Wart to be the bearers of bad dreams. They live in Subcon, a land contained within Mario's dreams, where they fly around on magic carpets. Mario and friends were able to use these carpets for short distances once they dislodged the piloting Pidgit.
10/88
Notes
Like all Super Mario Bros. 2 trophies, Pidgit's true first appearance was in Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic (1987)
How to get it
Available in the Lottery and as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star when you have either:
- cleared Adventure at least once
- collected all other Trophies in the Lottery
Super Mushroom
Trophy description
Super Mario Bros. veterans will recognize these power-ups, which hid inside brick blocks and helped Mario and Luigi withstand enemy attacks. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, they temporarily turn your character into a giant. Not only will your size and strength increase, but so will your mass, making it harder for foes to knock you off.
10/85
How to get it
Available in the Lottery and as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star.
Poison Mushroom
Trophy description
Poison Mushrooms made their debut in Super Mario All-Stars, where they'd cost characters a life if picked up. These nasty fungi are dark and foul-tasting, and in Super Smash Bros. Melee, they make you shrink on contact. With your diminished stature comes a loss of power and mass, making you a prime target to get smashed offscreen with even a light attack.
8/93
Errors in the description
Poison Mushrooms debuted in Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels in Japan. Even if you go by American releases only, the Poison Mushroom debuted in Super Mario Kart before Super Mario All-Stars.
How to get it
Available in the Lottery and as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star when you have either:
- played VS. Mode 200 times
- collected all other Trophies in the Lottery
Fire Flower
Trophy description
Once you grab this item, press and hold down the A Button to make the flower breathe flames until its power gives out. The Fire Flower is incredibly useful when you want to push someone off the edge of a stage. In Super Mario Bros., it transformed Mario into Fire Mario, changing his garb and enabling him to throw fireballs.
10/85
Notes
This Fire Flower does not resemble any Fire Flower design from any Mario game.
How to get it
Available in the Lottery and as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star.
Coin
Trophy description
The Mushroom Kingdom is dotted with these mysterious coins. There seems to be an endless supply hidden in various blocks, and Mario gains an extra life when he manages to collect a hundred of them. No one can confirm whether or not these coins are actually used as the currency of the Mushroom Kingdom, but it's a safe assumption.
Arcade 1983
Errors in the description
Coins have been confirmed as a currency for the Mushroom Kingdom prior to 2001 in both Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario.
How to get it
Available in the Lottery and as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star.
Metal Box
Trophy description
First spotted in Super Mario 64, the Metal Box holds the power to turn your character briefly into heavy metal. Your mass is exponentially greater while metallic, making it difficult for others to throw you. Be careful though: not only will you move a bit slower, but you'll also fall much more quickly than you ordinarily would.
9/96
How to get it
Get an 11-hit combo in Training Mode.
Starman
Trophy description
This item makes you invulnerable to all attacks for a short period of time. The Starman bounces around and eventually tumbles out of the stage, but all you need to do is touch it to power up. It possessed similar powers in Super Mario Bros., except you could also harm enemies just by touching them while under its influence.
10/85
How to get it
Available in the Lottery and as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star.
Bucket
Trophy description
In Mario and Wario, an excellent game released only in Japan, this hidden item gets placed on Mario's head, rendering him sightless. The fairy Wanda then guides the helpless Mario past numerous obstacles to the goal. The M on the bucket becomes a W when turned upside down, signifying that Mario has fallen under Wario's wicked control.
Japan Only
How to get it
Available in the Lottery and as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star.
Freezie
Trophy description
Freezies slip and slide along smooth surfaces and will happily slide off the edge of a stage if left alone. In Mario Bros., they would stop and freeze portions of the ground; in Super Smash Bros. Melee, they can be picked up and hurled as weapons. Hit a foe with a Freezie, and he or she will be temporarily encased in a huge block of ice.
Arcade 1983
How to get it
Available as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star.
Green Shell
Trophy description
Hit or throw a Green Shell, and it'll follow the contours of the environment, causing heavy damage to any characters it hits. These Koopa shells have many uses in the Mario series: they've been picked up, kicked, swallowed and even spit out. Mario just uses them as tools to pummel Bowser's numberless henchmen.
10/85
How to get it
Available as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star.
Red Shell
Trophy description
Throw a Red Shell, and it will home in on random characters and send them flying straight up. Red Shells moving around the surface are dangerous to all players, but they may also present attack chances for players with good timing and strategy. Red Shells won't leave the platform they're on once they start moving.
10/85
How to get it
Available in the Lottery.
Vegetable
Trophy description
These vegetables, which first appeared in Super Mario Bros. 2, can be plucked from the ground and hurled at enemies. Unlike regular veggies, they often sport eyes or even faces; in fact, when Princess Peach plucks them from the ground to use as projectiles, the expressions on their faces dictate how much damage they'll do.
10/88
Notes
Like all Super Mario Bros. 2 trophies, Vegetable's true first appearance was in Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic (1987)
How to get it
Available in the Lottery Mode and as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star modes.
Racing Kart
Trophy description
The famous racing karts from the ever-popular Mario Kart racing series come loaded for speed with three different engine sizes: 50, 100, and 150 cc. The karts' handling differs with the characters driving them, but all of them utilize Mario Kart standards like drift, jump, and turbo. They're extremely durable and impossible to total.
9/92
How to get it
Available in the Lottery and as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star.
Megavitamins
Trophy description
Megavitamins come in six color combinations of red, blue, and yellow. Dr. Mario uses these capsules by tossing them into contaminated bottles to destroy viruses. The origin of these wonder pills is a mystery, but the most likely theory is that they're the result of Dr. Mario's lifelong efforts to find a cure for the common cold.
10/90
How to get it
Available in the Lottery and as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star when you have either:
- played VS. Mode 200 times
- collected all other Trophies in the Lottery
Princess Peach's Castle
Trophy description
Princess Peach's magnificent royal castle appears to be inhabited solely by the princess and a multitude of Toads. Bowser tried to steal the castle's Power Stars in Super Mario 64, and in Paper Mario, the surly archfiend actually lifted the castle into the stratosphere with his own filthy fortress.
9/96
How to get it
Available in the Lottery and as a random drop in Classic, Adventure and All-Star when you have either:
- cleared Adventure at least once
- collected all other Trophies in the Lottery
