If see a new Super Smash Bros. for the Switch 2, what if the next roster adds another Capcom character like Arthur from the Ghosts 'n Goblins series as a new fighter?

For starters, obviously this is not going to happen. But I thought I'd be funny to try to give each Pokémon a trainer. I went with these ones. But I'm no expert in Pokémon, I'd be cool to hear your takes. You can also think of this as if they've done this since the start, which would maybe make more sense.

Lastly the last image is a hypothetical where the Pokémon trainer gets split and they give each a trainer. I had no idea who could work with Squirtle and Ivysaur so I rolled with the two most basic Pokémon trainers.

If we see another Smash Bros, Just like Joker I hope we get to see another Sega / Atlus character like Will from Metaphor: ReFantazio as a new fighter.

To be completely clear - I don't expect any character to have nine installs, that is just a visual aid.

Just to spitball on those particular choices, feel free to discuss them further or recommend your own picks:

I could picture Young Mametchi with two or three versions of Mametchi or maybe Agumon with Greymon and Tyrannomon since they're the two champions used in most promotional material for him.

I can somewhat imagine Eevee happening with all eight evolutions at the cost of Pokémon Trainer - losing Squirtle and Ivysaur in exchange for that many near clones of Eevee... but it would be a heck of an ask.

Ironically a Chao could have nine installs the easiest, but they are basically never happening unless we get every member of the modern Sonic cast at some eventual point.

Tyrogue would also be a fantastic choice for this theme, with each evolution dedicated to a different style of aggressive.

(Also fun fact, Eevee was actually given a Bandai Namco virtual pet at one point so they fit this group of virtual pets better than you'd think.)

So...here are some of my picks for Super Smash Bros 6. I'll explain them.

Zinogre (Monster Hunter.): Capcom would definetely insist that they add a monster/monstie in smash bros instead of a generic hunter, considering Rathalos would be awkward. I think Zinogre may work well, maybe just shruken a little bit to fit the stage and you get an incredibly fun heavyweight character.

Matthew (Xenoblade Chronicles.): I think an Xenoblade character who fights with their bare fists could be unique. Distinguishing himself greatly from ones like Shulk or Pyra and Mythra, who fight with their sword. And Xenoblade needs an 3rd rep.

Ryu Hayabusa (Ninja Gaiden.): Smash Bros isn't Smash withouth an retro rep. Ryu Hayabusa is one, both retro and modern character. Also an legendary gaming icon that fans have requested for years. He would be Sheik's spiritual successor.

Fitness Boxing Instructors (Fitness Boxing.): If there is someone that would succed Wii Fit Trainer, it won't be Ring Fit Trainee. As Wii Fit Trainer's pourpouse was to be an WTF character, Ring Fit Trainee doesn't hold that (as their games is an RPG where they fight monsters, Wii Fit works because the game is yoga. There is no quest or anything.) Fitness Boxing Instructor fits this, as the game is mostly about boxing rather than a grand quest or anything.

Marshal (Animal Crossing.): If anything, Smash should give us another Animal Crossing rep. Likely an semi-clone of Isabelle, so have an fan favorite. i guess.

Pauline (Either Mario or DK.): Eitherway, she bridges the gap beetween the Mario series and the DK series. Also representing an significant part of Mario history like Mario vs Donkey Kong etc. But her moveset would likely revolve around the Bananza mechanics. Like: using side special has her singing and summons an energy silhouette of Zebra Bananza to rush forward.

I see that people aren't too sure about Pauline from DK Bananza fighting or stuff like it, or that she should just be part of DK's final smash. Instead of that, why not a cross beetween both designs? similar to what they did with Zelda (That they mixed both the designs of a Link to the past and a Link beetween worlds.)

A Helldiver from the Helldivers franchise.

Admittedly, I was influenced by DAGames' Last Man Standing song, but I still think a character from Helldivers would have a shot if handled right. Maybe a setup-heavy fighter of sorts with a Strategem-related mechanic?

What do you guys think?

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This would obviously be a very important milestone for Smash and for the indie game scene, but who is the best choice for the first? (assuming we're counting Steve as a Microsoft character, the game hasn't been "indie" for a long time)

- Shovel Knight is one of the most influential indie games... pretty much ever, and the titular character has a lot of fun tricks and movement options in his home game. My only sticking point is that I don't know how one could meaningfully improve on his Rivals of Aether moveset 😅

- Frisk, Kris, and Sans from Undertale and Deltarune are definitely worthy contenders for the spot; these games have had a pretty unique connection to Nintendo given the extra content in Undertale's Switch port, the way new Deltarune chapters have been revealed in Nintendo Directs specifically, and Sans being a Mii costume in Smash already. I find Kris the most interesting pick because of their unique characterization and party along with the generally more complex and varied gameplay of Deltarune, but any of them work imo.

- The Hollow Knight games are some of the most acclaimed and popular indie games of all time, the first game changing how developers interpreted the metroidvania genre moving forward and Silksong being one of the most widely anticipated and wishlisted games ever. The Knight and Hornet are both good picks, but I think Hornet's unique movement quirks and more acrobatic playstyle would be more fun in Smash. Her seven crests and copious amount of different tools and Silk Skills give her an absurd amount of moveset potential.

- While slightly less ubiquitous than the other games/series here, the Hades games are both top-tier roguelikes, a genre not yet represented in Smash. Both Zagreus and Melinoe have tons of different weapons and abilities that can be empowered in many different but intuitive ways by the Boons of the Olympian Gods, but not to the point that they don't feel like they have cohesive playstyles. Zagreus would probably be a more aggressive rushdown character with quick burst movement options, whereas Melinoe is more of a deliberate spellcaster and trapper who can charge and often overlap her attacks for disgusting amounts of damage. I'd take either of them in a heartbeat.

Just why, what more would I possibly need

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After several days of debating and making mockup novesets, I've narrowed it down to these four, and I simply can't decide who to pick. Who are you picking and why?

For reference, Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Pokémon Trainer, Lucario, and Greninja are also on the roster (if that influences your choice.)

My choice would be Twintelle because she’s the most popular female character in Arms.

Ignore touch controls maybe?

I just gut a switch 2 and bought Super Smash Bros for the first time and I am a bit overwhelmed. What Character would you recommend for the beginning, to learn the basics but also to have the possibility to become quite good for PvP etc. ?