When All Smash Bros Characters First Starred in a Game

Mr. Game & Watch

Apr 28, 1980

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From the series: Game & Watch
First Appeared in: Ball (Handheld LCD)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Melee (December 3, 2001)
Has Been in: All instalments released since first appearance. (Future appearances unknown)

Donkey Kong

Jul 1, 1981

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From the series: Donkey Kong
First Appeared in: Donkey Kong (Arcade Machine)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. 64 (April 26, 1999)
Has Been in: All instalments since first appearance. (Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS)

Mario

Jul 1, 1981

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From the series: Mario
First Appeared in: Donky Kong (Arcade Machines)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. 64 (April 26, 1999)
Has Been in: All instalments since first appearance. (Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS)

Luigi

Jun 1, 1983

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From the series: Mario
First Appeared in: Mario Bros. (Arcade Machines)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. 64 (April 26, 1999)
Has Been in: All instalments since first appearance. (Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS)

Ice Climbers (Nana & Popo)

Oct 18, 1985

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From the series: Ice Climber
First Appeared in: Ice Climber (NES)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Melee (December 3, 2001)
Has Been in: All instalments released since first appearance. (Future appearances unknown)

R.O.B. (Robotic Operating Buddy)

Oct 18, 1985

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From the series: R.O.B.
First Appeared in: Stack-Up (NES) [Was not in the game but a toy you placed beside you that would play with you.]
First Appearance in a Game as a Playable Characters: Mario Kart DS (DS)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (March 9, 2008)
Has Been in: Only Brawl (Future appearances unknown)

Princess Peach

Oct 18, 1986

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From the series: Mario
First Appeared in: Super Mario Bros. (NES)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Melee (December 3, 2001)
Has Been in: All instalments since first appearance. (Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS)

Bowser

Oct 18, 1986

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From the series: Mario
First Appeared in: Super Mario Bros. (NES)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Melee
Has Been in: All instalments since first appearance. (Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS)

Pit

Jul 1, 1987

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From the series: Kid Icarus
First Appeared in: Kid Icarus (NES)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (March 9, 2008)
Has Been in: All instalments since first appearance. (Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS)

Link

Jul 29, 1987

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From the series: The Legend of Zelda
First Appeared in: The Legend of Zelda (NES)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. 64 (April 26, 1999)
Has Been in: All instalments since first appearance. (Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS)

Princess Zelda

Jul 29, 1987

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From the series: The Legend of Zelda
First Appeared in: The Legend of Zelda (NES)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Melee (December 3, 2001)
Has Been in: All instalments since first appearance. (Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS)

Samus Aran

Aug 1, 1987

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From the series: Metroid
First Appeared in: Metroid (NES)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. 64 (April 26, 1999)
Has Been in: All instalments since first appearance. (Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS)

Little Mac

Oct 1, 1987

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From the series: Punch-Out!!
First Appeared in: Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! (NES)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Wii U & 3DS (Unknown)
Has Been in: Only Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS

Mega Man

Dec 17, 1987

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From the series: Mega Man
First Appeared in: Mega Man (NES)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Wii U & 3DS (Unknown)
Has Been in: Only Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS

Snake (Solid Snake)

Jun 1, 1988

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From the series: Metal Gear
First Appeared in: Metal Gear (NES)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (March 9, 2008)
Has Been in: Only Brawl (Future appearances unknown)

Marth

Mar 31, 1990

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From the series: Fire Emblem
First Appeared in: FE; Ankoku Ryuu to Hikari no Tsurugi (Famicom) [Japan Only]
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Melee (December 3, 2001)
Has Been in: All instalments since first appearance. (Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS)

Dr. Mario

Oct 4, 1990

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From the series: Mario
First Appeared in: Dr. Mario (NES/Famicom)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Melee (December 3, 2001)
Has Been in: Only Melee. (Future appearances unknown)

Sonic the Hedgehog

Jun 23, 1991

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From the series: Sonic the Hedgehog
First Appeared in: Rad Mobile (Arcade Machine)
First Appetence in own Franchise: Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega Mega Drive/Genesis)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (March 9, 2008)
Has Been in: All instalments sins first appearance. (Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS)

Captain Falcon

Aug 13, 1991

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From the series: F-Zero
First Appeared in: F-Zero (SNES)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. 64 (April 26, 1999)
Has Been in: All instalments released since first appearance. (Future appearances unknown)

Yoshi

Aug 13, 1991

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From the series: Mario
First Appeared in: Super Mario World
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. 64 (April 26, 1999)
Has Been in: All instalments released since first appearance. (Future appearances unknown)

King Dedede

Aug 1, 1992

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From the series: Kirby
First Appeared in: Kirby's Dream Land (Game Boy)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (March 9, 2008)
Has Been in: All instalments sins first appearance. (Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS)

Kirby

Aug 1, 1992

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From the series: Kirby
First Appeared in: Kirby's Dream Land (Game Boy)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. 64 (April 26, 1999)
Has Been in: All instalments since first appearance. (Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS)

Wario

Nov 1, 1992

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From the series: Mario
First Appeared in: Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (Game Boy)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (March 9, 2008)
Has Been in: Only Brawl (Future appearances unknown)

Falco Lombardi

Mar 1, 1993

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From the series: Star Fox
First Appeared in: Star Fox (SNES)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Melee (December 3, 2001)
Has Been in: All instalments released since first appearance. (Future appearances unknown)

Fox McCloud

Mar 1, 1993

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From the series: Star Fox
First Appeared in: Star Fox (SNES)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. 64 (April 26, 1999)
Has Been in: All instalments since first appearance. (Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS)

Meta Knight

May 1, 1993

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From the series: Kirby
First Appeared in: Kirby's Adventure (NES)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (March 9, 2008)
Has Been in: Only Brawl (Future appearances unknown)

Diddy Kong

Nov 25, 1994

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From the series: Donkey Kong
First Appeared in: Donkey Kong Country (SNES)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (March 9, 2008)
Has Been in: All instalments since first appearance. (Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS)

Ness

Jun 5, 1995

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From the series: EarthBound
First Appeared in: EarthBound (SNES)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. 64 (April 26, 1999)
Has Been in: All instalments released since first appearance. (Future appearances unknown)

Wolf O'Donnell

Jun 30, 1997

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From the series: Star Fox
First Appeared in: Star Fox 64 (N64)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (March 9, 2008)
Has Been in: Only Brawl (Future appearances unknown)

Jigglypuff

Sep 30, 1998

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From the series: Pokémon
First Appeared in: Pokémon Red and Blue Versions (Game Boy)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. 64 (April 26, 1999)
Has Been in: All instalments released since first appearance. (Future appearances unknown)

Mewtwo

Sep 30, 1998

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From the series: Pokémon
First Appeared in: Pokémon Red and Blue Versions (Game Boy)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Melee (December 3, 2001)
Has Been in: Only Melee (Future appearances unknown)

Pikachu

Sep 30, 1998

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From the series: Pokémon
First Appeared in: Pokémon Red and Blue Versions (Game Boy)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. 64 (April 26, 1999)
Has Been in: All instalments since first appearance. (Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS)

Pokémon Trainer (Red)

Sep 30, 1998

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From the series: Pokémon
First Appeared in: Pokémon Red and Blue Versions (Game Boy)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (March 9, 2008)
Has Been in: Only Brawl (Future appearances unknown)

Ganondorf (As a Human)

Nov 23, 1998

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From the series: The Legend of Zelda
First Appeared in: LoZ; Ocarina of Time (N64)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Melee (December 3, 2001)
Has Been in: All instalments released since first appearance. (Future appearances unknown)

Sheik

Nov 23, 1998

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From the series: The Legend of Zelda
First Appeared in: LoZ; Ocarina of Time (N64)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Melee (December 3, 2001)
Has Been in: All instalments released sins first appearance. (Future appearances unknown)

Young Link

Nov 23, 1998

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From the series: The Legend of Zelda
First Appeared in: LoZ; Ocarina of Time (N64)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Melee (December 3, 2001)
Has Been in: Only Melee (Future appearances unknown)

Pichu

Oct 15, 2000

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From the series: Pokémon
First Appeared in: Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions (Game Boy)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Melee (December 3, 2001)
Has Been in: Only Melee (Future appearances unknown)

Villager

Apr 14, 2001

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From the series: Animal Crossing
First Appeared in: Dōbutsu no Mori (N64) [Japan Only]
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Wii U & 3DS (Unknown)
Has Been in: Only Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS

Captain Olimar

Dec 2, 2001

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From the series: Pikmin
First Appeared in: Pikmin (GameCube)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (March 9, 2008)
Has Been in: All instalments since first appearance. (Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS)

Roy

Mar 22, 2002

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From the series: Fire Emblem
First Appeared in: Super Smash Bros. Melee (GameCube)
First Appetence in own Franchise: FE; Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade (Game Boy Advance) [Japan Only]
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Melee (December 3, 2001)
Has Been in: Only Melee (Future appearances unknown)

Toon Link

Dec 2, 2002

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From the series: The Legend of Zelda
First Appeared in: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords (Game Boy Advance)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (March 9, 2008)
Has Been in: All instalments sins first appearance. (Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS)

Zero Suit Samus

Feb 9, 2004

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From the series: Metroid
First Appeared in: Metroid: Zero Mission (Game Boy Advance)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (March 9, 2008)
Has Been in: Only Brawl (Future appearances unknown)

Ike

Oct 10, 2005

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From the series: Fire Emblem
First Appeared in: FE; Path of Radiance (GameCube)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (March 9, 2008)
Has Been in: Only Brawl (Future appearances unknown)

Lucas

Apr 20, 2006

From the series: EarthBound
First Appeared in: Mother 3 (Game Boy Advance) [Japan Only]
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (March 9, 2008)
Has Been in: Only Brawl (Future appearances unknown)

Lucario

Apr 22, 2007

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From the series: Pokémon
First Appeared in: Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions ( N DS)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (March 9, 2008)
Has Been in: All instalments sins first appearance. (Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS)

Rosalina & Luma

Nov 12, 2007

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From the series: Mario
First Appeared in: Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Wii U & 3DS (Unknown)
Has Been in: Only Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS

Wii Fit Trainer

May 21, 2008

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From the series: Wii Fit
First Appeared in: Wii Fit (Wii)
First Time Playable: Super Smash Bros. Wii U & 3DS (Unknown)
Has Been in: Only Confirmed For Wii U & 3DS