Assist Trophies are items that players can activate to summon various characters and creatures from universes represented in Super Smash Bros. Assist Trophies first appeared in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and then again in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS. While they relatively remain the same, it has been confirmed that players can toggle which Assist Trophies will appear during play and can toggle between individual Assist Trophies.
Name
Type
Description
Universe
Unlock Criteria
8-Bit Donkey Kong
Attack
8-Bit Donkey Kong appears on an elevated platform and will begin to throw barrels down at opponents. The barrels are able to damage as they bounce around; hurting players.
Donkey Kong
No upgrades
Complete all Solo Modes (Classic, Adventure, Boss Battle, and All Star) with Donkey Kong
Aeron
Attack
Aeron grabs a hold of opponents, yanks them down to the ground which deals damage. It can KO opponents who are over the ledges.
Pandora's Tower
Complete Adventure Mode with 30 characters.
Andross
Projectile
Flies into the background and shoots out polygons.
Star Fox
Starter
Anthony Higgs
Attack
Appears and begins firing his Freeze Gun which freezes anyone in his path. He then fires his Plasma Gun which shatters the ice; dealing high damage.
Metroid
Starter
Ashley
Status
Conjures a cloud with a damaging area of effect.
WarioWare
Starter
Baldy Long Legs
Attack
Baldy Long Legs appears and begins stomping on the stage; causing widespread area damage and forcing players to the side.
Pikmin
Starter
Birdo
Projectile
Birdo appears and fires eggs from her mouth. The eggs deal damage and knocks players down as the eggs travel further.
Mario
Starter
Color TV-Game 15
Projectile
Two paddles on the sides of the stage play Pong, with the ball damaging players. This Assist Trophy does not appear on the Pong stage in the handheld version.
Pong
Starter
Cragalanch
Attack
Cragalanch appears and begins rolling around the stage; dealing damage and slamming into opponents. While it does high damage, it is very slow.
Kid Icarus
Starter
Cranky Kong
Attack
Cranky Kong appears and walks around the stage, grumbling and poking with his cane. He will also pull out his Denture Popgun and fire dentures at players.
Donkey Kong
Starter
Dark Samus
Attack/Projectile
Rapidly shoots gunfire and creates blasts of phazon, can be K.O'd if it takes enough damage.
Metroid
Starter
Devil
Obstruct
Devil moves the stage boundaries, causing the blast lines to move as well, leading to the possibility of easier KOs.
Devil World
Starter
Dr. Kawashima
Projectile
Flings numbers onto the stage that can be attacked to knock them around. When they add up to 10 or more, they cause an explosion.
Brain Age
Unlock all stages.
Dr. Wright
Attack
Dr. Wright summons buildings from within the ground. Anyone other than the summoner who touches these buildings will receive damage.
SimCity
Starter
Felix
Attack
Felix appears and will bury any opponents they are on the stage. He then causes it to shake which deals damage before vanishing.
Golden Sun
Starter
FG-II Graham
Projectile
Appears and begins firing missiles which deal explosions as well as concentrated electricity which can travel through solid walls.
Metroid
Unlock all Metroid stages
Infantry and Tanks
Projectile
Infantrymen and tank sprites roam across the stage, shooting at players. When spawning, they follow the direction of the summoner.
Advance Wars
Play 150 Vs. Matches
Jeff
Projectile
Shoots rockets from his Multi Bottle Rocket 5 at his opponents.
MOTHER
Starter
Kat and Ana
Attack
Kat and Ana fly in different directions slashing at anybody in front of them, but always cross in the same spot.
WarioWare
Starter
Katrina
Status
Katrina appears and sets up for Fortune Teller shop. She casts the stage into darkness while illuminated with mystical lights. She casts a fortune onto the stage that either benefits or hamper the summoner or all of the players
Animal Crossing
Starter
Knuckle Joe
Attack
Like in Brawl, delivers a series of Vulcan Jabs to his opponents and finishes with either a Smash Punch or an uppercut attack named Rising Break, he can be K.O'd if he has taken enough damage.
Kirby
Starter
Lakitu and Spines
Projectile
A Lakitu appears on a cloud and hurls Spinies from above. The Spinies are capable of meteor smashing. Lakitu and Spinies are faster than they were in Brawl, Lakitu can be K.O'd if taken enough damage.
Mario Bros.
Starter
Leon
Attack
Leon appears and will immediately become invisible. He will attack players with kicks and punches though when he does, he is slightly visible.
Star Fox
Starter
Lyn
Attack
Attacks unsuspecting characters with a single, strong sword swipe, can be K.O'd if taken enough damage.
Fire Emblem
Starter
Magnus
Attack
Leaps around and swings the Magnus Club. He flinches if he's attacked and can be K.O'd if he takes enough damage
Kid Icarus
Starter
Metroid
Attack/Status
Latches onto players and damages them. Can be attacked and shaken off, but prevents the victim from using recovery moves. It can be K.O'd if it takes enough damage.
Metroid
Starter
Micaiah
Restore/Projectiles
Micaiah appears and begins throwing Holy spells that damage other players while slowly healing the player who summoned her.
Fire Emblem
Complete Classic Mode with 10 female characters.
Midna
Attack
Grabs opponents and throws them, while dealing darkness damage. She can be K.O'd if she takes enough damage.
The Legend of Zelda
Starter
Mike Jones
Attack/Projectile
Mike Jones appears and begins hitting opponents with his Baseball Bat. He then performs one final hit that does high damage.
Star Tropics
Starter
Mother Brain
Projectile
She uses her signature laser attack when summoned, and is guarded by Rinka enemies. She can be K.O'd if she takes enough damage.
Metroid
No upgrades
Starter
Nightmare
Obstruct
Causes the screen to become dark temporarily.
Kirby
Starter
Nintencat
Obstruct
The cat appears and begins to follow the players with curious movements. It will even try to paw the screen and do its trademark "Neko Punch!" The Nintencat is the Calico cat, a cat that brings fortune in Japan. It even purrs when it is happy!
Nintendodog+Cat
Starter
Nintendog
Obstruct
A "Nintendog" (Shiba Inu) blocks the screen.
Nintendog+Cat
Starter
Octoling
Projectile
The Octopus Girl appears and will begin firing ink at opponents. The ink does poison damage that slowly adds damage.
Splatoon
Starter
Riki
Status
He uses several different arts from Xenoblade, including Happy Happy, Freezinate, and Yoink.
Xenoblade
Starter
Sablé Prince
Attack
Sablé Prince releases a cloud of dust, trapping an opponent, before he attacks as a frog or snake. He can be K.O'd if he takes enough damage.
Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru
Starter
Saki Amamiya
Projectile/Attack
Moves around on his own accord and slashes players, and can also shoot a stream of gunfire. He can be K.O'd if he takes enough damage.
Sin and Punishment
Unlock 20 songs.
Samurai Goroh
Attack
Samurai Goroh slashes his swords while chasing opponents. He can be K.O'd if he takes enough damage.
F-Zero
Starter
Shadow the Hedgehog
Status
Shadow slows down time with Chaos Control. The summoner continues to move at normal speed.
Sonic
Unknown
Skull Kid
Status
Inverts the stage, similarly to Palkia, turns everything backwards, or turns everyone invisible
The Legend of Zelda
Starter
Stanley the Bugman
Projectile
Stanley the Bugman appears and begins firing bug repellant into the sky. When it connects with an opponent, it pushes them upwards.
Donkey Kong
Starter
Starfy
Attack
Wanders around and spin attacks opponents. He can be K.O'd if he takes enough damage.
Starfy
Starter
Starman
Projectile
Starman moves side-to-side across the stage, shooting lightning bolts out of its head at opponents. It can be K.O'd if it takes enough damage (albiet with the "SMAAASH!" effect from Earthbound.)
MOTHER
Starter
T-Rex
Attack
The T-Rex appears and begins biting at opponents on the stage. He will also fill his mouth with fire and bite.
Fossil Fighters
Starter
Waluigi
Attack
Waluigi repeatedly stomps players into the ground. This onslaught is followed by either a strong kick or a strike from his tennis racket. He can be K.O'd if he takes enough damage.
Mario Bros.
Starter
Wingo
Attack
Wingo will dive bomb opponents in an attempt to slam into them. He does high damage. His dashes can also push away opponents after he passes by.
Mario Bros.
Starter
Vince
Obstruct
Vincent appears and begins brushing paint onto the screen; obstructing vision from the players. This also effects CPU players.
Art Academy
Collect 25 Illustrations
Zant
Attack
Zant appears and begins teleporting around the stage. It will fire blasts of dark energy, slashing with his scimitars, and cause himself to grow large and slam to the stage.