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::''"Metroid" redirects here. For information about the microgame of the same name, see [[Metroid (microgame)]].''
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{{LLquote|Assist Trophies allow you to enjoy even more characters who couldn’t quite make it as playable fighters. You may even see some that only the most dedicated fans will recognize, so you’ll have to look forward to them.|[[Masahiro Sakurai]]|[http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/items/assist/assist01.html Smash Bros. DOJO!!]}}
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The '''Assist Trophy''' is an item in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It will call forth a random character to assist the [[player]] who used the item, similar to the [[Poké Ball]] item. This is unique in the fact that, the character released is from an actual [[Nintendo]] or 3rd Party series, but can't be playable. So, it introduces characters who couldn't make the cut as playable fighters. Almost all characters that come out of the Assist Trophy are invincible.
It has been rumored the [[Rosalina]] from [[Super Mario Galaxy]] and [[Tails]] from [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] games were going to be Assist Trophies, but were removed due to unknown reasons. However, Tails was replaced by [[Shadow]] and then became a background character in Sonic the Hedgehog's stage, [[Green Hill Zone]], along with [[Knuckles the Echidna]] and [[Silver the Hedgehog]].
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==List of Assist Characters==
===Default Assist Characters===
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| [[Image:Andross.jpg|150px]]
| Andross [[Image:Star_Fox_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | Andross, the main villain from the ''Star Fox'' series (his appearance based off his original depiction) appears from the Assist Trophy, and, floating in the background of a stage, will inhale and spit forth a flurry of harmful polygons that damage characters. This is based on his main attack in the original ''Star Fox''.
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| [[Image:Devilpointing.jpg|150px]]
| Devil [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | The Devil is from ''Devil World'', a game unreleased in America. When released from the Assist Trophy, he shifts the stage boundaries. The players will only be able to move within the visible screen and will lose a life if they go off the screen at any point.
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| [[Image:Assist03 070710d.jpg|150px]]
| Dr. Wright [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | Dr. Wright from ''Sim City'' appears and attacks opponents by building large skyscrapers beneath them, sending them flying upwards. The attack is executed right in front of Dr. Wright and the vertical range is very high, so fighters should run away immediately after he is released. There is a one-in-ten chance that Dr. Wright will summon a particularly large skyscraper for even more range and power.
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| [[Image:BrawlExcitebike.jpg|150px]]
| Excitebike [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | A group of Excitebikers, appearing in their original 8-Bit form, drive across the stage, dragging players along with them, eventually driving off screen with the players caught.
|-
| [[Image:Assist_Trophy_4.jpg|150px]]
| [[Hammer Bro.]] [[Image:Mario_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | A Hammer Bro. appears on the stage and throws [[hammer]]s at opponents. It can [[jump]] up and throw them in midair and it can also throw hammers while on the ground.
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| [[Image:BrawlHelirin.jpg|150px]]
| Helirin [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | The Helirin from ''Kuru Kuru Kururin'' appears as a stage obstacle. It acts as an additional platform, rotating on its axis and moving, sometimes getting in the way when trying to recover.
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| [[Image:BrawlJeff.jpg|150px]]
| Jeff [[Image:Earthbound_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | Puts five rockets on the ground, which shoot into the air, homing in on enemies in unpredictable trajectories. Jeff finishes with one large rocket. There is a one-in-five chance that he will summon a second wave of rockets before disappearing.
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| [[Image:BrawlJill.jpg|150px]]
| Jill & Drill Dozer [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | Jill from ''[[Wikipedia:Drill Dozer|Drill Dozer]]'' charges at opponents in her driller.
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| [[Image:BrawlKatandAna.jpg|150px]]
| [[Kat and Ana|Kat & Ana]] [[Image:Wario_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | Kat & Ana swiftly move across the stage together, slicing any players in their way.
|-
| [[Image:Vulcan_Jab.jpg|150px]]
| Knuckle Joe [[Image:Kirby_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | Knuckle Joe from the ''Kirby'' series, will use the Vulcan Jab on all other players, and then finish off with either Smash Punch, or Rising Break.
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| [[Image:BrawlLakitu.jpg|150px]]
| [[Lakitu]] [[Image:Mario_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | Lakitu, appearing in his 8-Bit ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' form, tosses [[Spiny|Spinies]], who are also in 8-Bit form, onto the ground, which damage players on contact.
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| [[Image:Little_Mac.jpg|150px]]
| [[Little Mac]] [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | Coming from the game ''Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!'', when Little Mac appears, he will continue to punch the opposing player closest to him. He then finishes with a powerful uppercut move.
|-
| [[Image:BrawlLyn.jpg|150px]]
| Lyn [[Image:Fire_Emblem_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | Lyn enters from ''Fire Emblem (GBA)'', the very first Fire Emblem released worldwide. When released, she charges her sword, then slashes an opposing player with little to no warning and with great power.
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| [[Image:BrawlMetroid.jpg|150px]]
| Metroid [[Image:Metroid_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | A Metroid from the series of the same name will float around the stage, latching onto any players it encounters and sucking their health away, similar to what they do in the ''Metroid'' games.
|-
| [[Image:Mr._Resetti.jpg|150px]]
| Mr. Resetti [[Image:Animal_Crossing_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | Mr. Resetti is a character from the ''Animal Crossing'' series. When he is released, he simply stands in one spot, and lectures the players through a speech bubble. Attacking him as he does this will occasionally make him mad and cause an explosion. Mr. Resetti can be made to disappear prematurely if the stage scrolls or the platform he is on is destroyed.
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| [[Image:Nintendog.jpg|150px]]
| [[Nintendog]] [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | A Nintendog from the game ''Nintendogs'' briefly appears on the battleground before blocking the players' views by covering the whole screen causing great distraction.
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| [[Image:Saki_Amamiya.jpg|150px]]
| Saki Amamiya [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | Saki Amamiya from ''Sin and Punishment: Successor to the Earth'', will appear, and use his Cannon Sword to shoot and slash his opponents. He can jump and shoot as well.
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| [[Image:Samurai_Goro_3.jpg|150px]]
| Samurai Goroh [[Image:F-Zero_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | Samurai Goroh from the ''F-Zero'' series appears and slashes away at the fighters with his katana. This is only limited to a horizontal direction, but Samuraisamurai Goroh is able to jump.
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| [[Image:StafyBrawl.jpg|150px]]
| [[Stafy]] [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | Stafy, from the Japan-only ''Densetsu no Stafy'' series, appears as a vulnerable Assist Trophy. Stafy will perform his spin attack on an opponent if he has the chance. However, fighters can easily attack him and send him flying.
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| [[Image:BrawlTingle.jpg|150px]]
| [[Tingle]] [[Image:Legend_of_Zelda_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | Tingle simply calls up random effects, such as a barrage of flowers that appear on the stage. These can be helpful (like a rain of hammers) or a hindrance (like a tight close-up of one of the players).
|-
| [[Image:WaluigiBrawl.jpg|150px]]
| [[Waluigi]] [[Image:Wario_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | Waluigi chases after a selected foe, kicks him/her into the ground and finally, he does one final power kick, or hits the player with his racket.
|}
=== Unlockable Assist Characters ===
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| [[Image:Custom_Robo.jpg|150px]]
| Custom Robo [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | Custom Robo, better known as '''Ray Mk III''', comes from the game ''Custom Robo Arena''. Being a toy, it is a very small Assist Character, but it makes the most of its speed by flying around the stage at fast speeds. It fires bullets from its left gun, and fires missiles from its right hand, as a means of attack. To unlock it, the player must play 100 matches in Vs. Mode or any related mode.
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| [[Image:Isaac.jpg|150px]]
| Isaac [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | Isaac from ''Golden Sun'' uses "Psynergy Move", creating a large hand that pushes enemies away, or off the stage entirely. To unlock him, the player must play 200 matches in Vs. Mode or any related mode.
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| [[Image:Infantry and Tanks.jpg|150px]]
| Infantry and Tanks [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | A group of 2D sprites from the ''[[Wikipedia:Advance Wars|Advance Wars]]'' series will appear in the scenery to attack the rivals. To unlock them, the player must play 300 matches in Vs. Mode or any related mode.
|-
| [[Image:Barbara.jpg|150px]]
| Barbara [[Image:Super_Smash_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | Barbara enters from the Japan-Only game, ''Daigassou! Band Brothers''. When released, she plays her guitar, sending a powerful field of music around her, which damages opposing players caught in it. The final note does the most damage and has the biggest radius. To unlock her, the player must collect 25 hidden songs.
|-
| [[Image:Gray_Fox.jpg|150px]]
| Gray Fox [[Image:Metal_Gear_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | Gray Fox, from the ''Metal Gear'' series, slices his opponents with his sword, causing heavy damage. He also deflects projectiles. Gray Fox is unique among Assist Trophies in that he will return from above should he fall off the stage. To unlock him, the player must unlock Snake.
|-
| [[Image:Shadow the Hedgehog.jpg|150px]]
| [[Shadow the Hedgehog]] [[Image:Sonic_Emblem.gif|20px]]
| align=left | Shadow, from the [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] series, appears as a Assist Trophy. Shadow uses Chaos Control to slow down all opposing fighters. To unlock him, the player must unlock Sonic.
|}
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! width="15%" | Name
! width="73%" | Description
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| [[Image:Trophy228.PNG]]
| Andross
| align=left | Star Fox's archenemy. Whether it's a metallic manifestation of Andross or just a hologram is unknown, but from its outward appearance, it's safe to assume that it's not the fiend's true form. Andross occasionally sucks matter in and then violently exhales, sending out a cloud of metal tiles. Its eyes are its weak points.
|-
| [[Image:Trophy284.PNG]]
| Dr. Wright
| align=left | The assistant to the mayor of Sim City, Dr. Wright was actually named after the creator of the game. As a player, you'd have to use your wisdom and experience to give timely advice to the mayor; if you did a good job, the city prospered. Dr. Wright is one of the leaders in the all-time, bizarre Nintendo-game-hairstyle contest.
|-
| [[Image:Trophy275.PNG]]
| Excitebike
| align=left | This top-of-the-line motocross motorcycle can accelerate like crazy with its turbo, but this also causes the temperature gauge to rise rapidly; if used too often, the bike will overheat. You can cool your hot bike down by running over special icons scattered across the track. The turbo and ramps let you pull insane airs.
|-
| [[Image:Trophy270.PNG]]
| Helirin
| align=left | Kururin sets off in his specialized helicopter to rescue his siblings who have lost their way somewhere among ten worlds. The helicopter is fitted with an enormous blade, which propels the machine forward by slowly rotating. The mazes that Kururin must navigate are narrow and filled with all kinds of strange obstacles.
|-
| [[Image:Trophy242.PNG]]
| Jeff
| align=left | Another of Ness's close friends in EarthBound, Jeff is the only son of the famous scientist, Dr. Andonuts. Jeff is a mechanical genius, able to turn common, broken tools into complex weapons like the Hungry HP-sucker and the Slime Generator. He's a bit on the shy side but incredibly intelligent and brave in the heat of battle.
|-
| [[Image:Trophy164.PNG]]
| Lakitu
| align=left | 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.
|-
| [[Image:Trophy231.PNG]]
| Metroid
| align=left | A parasitic life form that can absorb all types of energy, Metroids have strong resistance to most conventional weaponry. To defeat them, Samus Aran had to freeze them with Ice Beam shots and then blast them with missiles. Mochtroids, which look like Metroids, are weaker, with fewer internal nuclei.
|-
| [[Image:Trophy269.PNG]]
| Mr. Resetti
| align=left | Prepare to receive a really long talking-to if you reset this game: the next time you play, Mr. Resetti will be waiting to deliver his best scolding. No matter whathat your intentions are, pressing the RESET Button will bring you face-to-face with this fervent character. Sometimes the only way to shut him up is to apologize.
|-
| [[Image:Trophy223.PNG]]
| Samurai Goroh
| align=left | A rival bounty hunter, Samuarai Goroh has crossed paths with Captain Falcon in many a dark corner of the universe. He also goes head-to-head with Falcon in F-Zero races, so the threads of their fates seem to be deeply intertwined. Samurai Goroh is famous for his katana, and his signature T-shirt is instantly recognizable.
|-
| [[Image:Trophy170.PNG]]
| Tingle
| align=left | Tingle is a mysterious middle-aged man who thinks he's "the very reincarnation of a fairy." His bizarre behavior and unique speech are just little pieces of hisis vibrant personality. Tingle travels by way of a small hot-air balloon, making maps of the lands below him. Pop his balloon, and Tingle will fall to earth to sell his maps.
|-
| [[Image:Trophy207.PNG]]
| Waluigi
| align=left | 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.
|}
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==''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' Trophy Information==
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! width="15%" | Name
! width="73%" | Description
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| [[Image:Assist_Trophy_Trophy.jpg|100px]]
| Assist Trophy
| align=left | A capsule that contains characters who will help you out in battle. You won't know who's in the capsule until you open it. It may be someone everyone knows or someone who's a bit of a mystery. The majority of these characters are invulnerable, so attacking them is not an option. You know what that means, right? RUN!
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| [[Image:Androsstrophy.jpg|100px]]
| Andross
| align=left | A brilliant scientist formerly employed by the Cornerian Army. He took his research too far, and the disastrous results labeled him a Level 1 offender, resulting in this banishment to the nearby Planet Venom. After building a base and declaring himself emperor, he swore he would rule the Lylat system. Thanks to Team Star Fox's heroism, the madman has yet to achieve this.
|-
| [[Image:BarbaraTrophy.jpg|100px]]
| Barbara
| align=left | The manager of the music store GB Music in Waruwaru Town--her real name is Barbara the Bat. She leads the player through the game, showing her arrogant attitude as she cracks the whip at others but pampers herself. Her little brother's name is Tingtin the Bat. By the way, the "GB" in the name of her store stands for "Great Barbara," NOT "Game Boy."
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| [[Image:Devil2.jpg|100px]]
| Devil
| align=left | A devil who wields serious power in Devil World. In the game, the devil floats above the maze and commands by pointing. When it gives orders, its cyclopean minions turn cranks that scroll the maze in different directions. When Tamagon, your character in the game, places all the stage's books into a hole, the devil turns into a bat and flies away. It's quite striking, no?
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| [[Image:Dr.Wright.jpg|100px]]
| Dr. Wright
| align=left | A hardworking assistant to the city mayor. He has distinctive hair and spectacles and a dapper moustache. Dr. Wright has a comprehensive knowledge of city government and is happy to give you tips to keep your city running smoothly. In the game, he tracks your city's status and gives you gifts. There was a character reminiscent of him in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening.
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| [[Image:Excitebikes.jpg|100px]]
| Excitebike
| align=left | High-performance motocross bikes that handle massive jumps with ease. Using turbo on these beauties gives a speed boost but also causes the engine's internal temperature to rise. Overuse turbo, and the bikes overheat and shut down. The engines can be cooled by running over certain marks on the track. Excitebikes cap off every race with an undeniably awesome wheelie.
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| [[Image:TrGray fox.jpg|100px]]
| Gray Fox
| align=left | An enigmatic soldier with great physical and combat skills. Calling himself "Deepthroat" and equipped with an enhanced environmental camouflage suit, he dedicated his life to fighting Snake. In a twist of fate, Gray Fox ends up protecting his sworn rival from Metal Gear REX. Long ago, Gray Fox fought Snake in Zanzibarland.
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| [[Image:TrHammer bro.jpg|100px]]
| Hammer Bros.
| align=left | A character who throws a seemingly endless stream of hammers. Hammer Bros. have also been known to jump every so often. Since they throw their hammers in a high arc, if you manage to get in close, the hammers can't hit you. Unlike Koopas and Buzzy Beetles, Hammer Bros. don't reduce to their shells when jumped on. As the name suggests, most Hammer Bros. are found in pairs.
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| [[Image:Helirin.jpg|100px]]
| Helirin
| align=left | A unique helicopter that flies with long, slowly rotating wings. If the wings strike walls or obstacles, the Helirin takes damage and loses hearts. The wings normally spin clockwise, but the rotation can be reversed by touching springs. There are many areas that require this technique. The Helirin can be customized by picking up and using a variety of items.
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| [[Image:ActionHelirins.jpg|100px]]
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