What is Every Character in Smash Bros. Ultimate Based On? - (Part 2/3)
Turtle
Squir
tle
As the Pokedex states, Squirtle's evolution line is based on turtles.
Frog
Ivysaur
Ivysaur's evolutionary family is based on real life frogs, particularly the beelzebufo.
European
Dragon
Chari
zard
Charizard seems to be based on a European dragon, and yet
exeggutor
is still closer to being dragon-type.
Donkey Kong
Jr.
Diddy Kong
Rare originally created diddy Kong's design as an update to donkey Kong Jr. before diddy became his own character.
Hedgehog
Sonic
The sonic series is heavily inspired by the Mario franchise, sonic himself is based on an anthropomorphic hedgehog.
Penguin
King Dedede
King Dedede seems to be based on a bird most likely a penguin.
Anubi
s
Lucario
Lucario appears to be based on the Egyptian god of funerals and the dead Anubis.
Wolf
Wolf
Wolf
Peach
Rosalina
Rosalina's dress and hairstyle seem to be based on peach.
Frog &
Ninja
Greninja
Like sheikh, Greninja is inspired by ninja tropes, its design is also reminiscent of frog
s.
Pallas Athena
Palutena
Palutena's name and design are based on the Greek goddess Athena / Pallas Athena.
Pizza
Pac-Man
Pacx-Man's creator confirmed that his design is based on a pizza that misses one slice as well as the Japanese character for mouth.
Basset Hound
Duck H
unt
The dog of Duck hunt seems to be modeled after a real life basset hound.
Mas Oyam
a
Ryu
According to Ryu's creator, his character was the martial artist mas Oyama.
Squid
Inkling
Inkling are based on squids, who would have thought.
Xenom
orph
Ridley
With the Metroid series being inspired by the alien franchise ridley is likely based on a Xenomorph.
Crocod
ile
Kin
g K.Rool
King K.Rool (and the kemlings in general) is base on a crocodile.
Shih Tzu
Isabelle
Isabelle appearance is based on the dog breed shih Tzu.
Tiger
& Wrestler
Incin
eroar
Incineroar is visually based on a tiger while its belt and behavior is reminiscent of a wrestler.
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