October 7, 2022|

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Mega Smash Poll Ultimate Results – Items, Poké Balls and Assist Trophies

It’s time for part 4 of the Mega Smash Poll Ultimate results. In this part, we will be sharing the data around the base game items – from the general item options to Assist Trophies and Pokémon.

For the basic information about the data in this poll, please read the part 1 article found by clicking here.

General

Do you play with items on?

Always	10.14%
With Friends	27.68%
Rarely	42.36%
Never	9.82%

On a scale, how satisfied were you with the item variety?

Unsatisfied Satisfied

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
1.29%	0.50%	0.74%	1.34%	6.10%	5.61%	14.14%	20.98%	20.68%	29.61%

The General Items*

*excluding the Poké Ball, Master Ball and Assist Trophy items

1st	Beastball	12.50%
It can lead to really cool combos It’s a really fun idea for an item. A teleporting fireball It’s easy to use but there is plenty of room for error or for counters It’s a funny item

2nd	Home-run Bat	10.27%
Satisfying to use (with cool visuals) It’s a fun item to use with a lot of OKO potential A strong item that can be used as a melee weapon or thrown

3rd	Smash Ball	9.72%
It gives the player a Final Smash attack It changes up the flow of battle when it appears

4th	Hammer	5.26%
It go bonk and then it kills the opponent It has a good risk / reward system in plae It’s fun chaos

5th	Banana Gun	4.12%
It’s a really funny idea for an item It has multiple uses – being a ranged explosive and becomes a banana peel

6th	Beam Sword	2.88%
It’s a basic attack upgrade for most of the cast It’s a classic item that’s always been good

7th	Death’s Scythe	2.58%
It’s satisfying to make a kill with It’s really menacing if someone picks it up It’s a really cool looking weapon, but also funny looking when characters like Pichu and Isabelle use it

8th	Mr. Saturn	2.43%
It’s a funny item that goes “Weeeh” on hit It can break shields immediately An honorary cast member

9th	Gustbellows	2.38%
It’s fun to blow opponents of the stage “Heehoo funny airbox go brrrr” It’s a chaotic item

10th	Super Launch Star	2.28%
A fun item to combo opponents into It’s very fun to set-up and can be used in interesting ways Very faithful to Super Mario Galaxy

11th	Timer	1.88%
With time slowed down it opens the battle up to lots of crazy combos It’s a really unique item in the game that changes up how matches go

12th	Killing Edge	1.79%
It’s very satisfying to hit opponents with Now every character is a Fire Emblem character!

13th	Fake Smash Ball	1.64%
It’s funny when unsuspecting opponents begin chasing it down It’s fun to mess with people using this

14th	Ore Club	1.54%
It’s really powerful and the tornado it emits offers a great ranged attack “Ore club go woooshh”

15th	Dragoon	1.39%
It’s fun to fight over the three parts. It adds another element to the battle An instant-kill attack but one that requires skill

15th	Super Mushroom	1.39%
Makes the player big which makes them more dangerous Adds to the chaos of Super Smash Bros.

17th	Bob-Omb	1.29%
It creates a big explosion that can insta-kill (but also backfire) It increases the tension of a match

18th	Super Leaf	1.24%
It grants the player extra mobility with the power to float Expands the potential for combos

19th	Staff	1.14%
Satisfying to hit opponents from across the stage Strong but requires skill

20th	Beetle	1.09%
It’s funny to get a KO with this item, especially when the opponent panics It’s easy to use

20th	Ramblin’ Evil Mushroom	1.09%
A cool item idea and a cool reference to Earthbound He’s a cute, silly, Shroom Boy

20th	Super Scope	1.09%
It’s very satisfying to kill opponents with It’s a fun reference to Nintendo’s history

23rd	Smart Bomb	1.04%
A cool visual effect and satisfying to hit with A huge explosion with impressive knockback

23rd	Warp Star	1.04%%
It’s a fun item to use It’s satisfying when you land it correctly

25th	Special Flag	0.99%
A cool love letter to Namco’s arcade history Changes up the flow of battle as everyone tries to get a new stock

26th	Boss Galaga	0.94%
It’s a great idea that is executed will Can cause players to unexpectedly lose a stock if they don’t pay attention

26th	Soccer Ball	0.94%
A strong item that can be used to combo It’s very satisfying to get a KO with it

28th	Black Hole	0.84%
It’s fun to trap people within the Black Hole and then attack them Allows for some fun combo

28th	Cucco	0.84%
It’s a funny and creative item to use A great reference to the Legend of Zelda series

30th	Spiny Shell	0.79%
A fun item that adds to the chaos It makes for a very interesting looming hazard in a match

30th	Bullet Bill	0.79%
It’s fun to hit opponents with Can be used to finish when used at the right time

32nd	Daybreak	0.74%
It feels satisfying to land a hit with the laser It’s fun to fight over the three parts. It adds another element to the battle

33rd	Bumper	0.69%
It has fun physics when characters hit it Can be used for clever platform dominance / silly shenanigans

34th	Bomber	0.64%
The massive impact it makes and race to grab it are great It leads to fun hijinks

35th	Golden Hammer	0.6%
It can be the ultimate weapon or ultimate troll, which is funny Instant KO power

35th	Pitfall Seed	0.6%
It can be used in a lot of different ways and is really satisfying to hit opponents with Gives the user a unique advantage for a short time

35th	Rage Blaster	0.6%
It’s a very clever idea for a comeback mechanic It has a cool design

35th	Screw Attack	0.6%
It’s fun to combo opponents off the top of the stage Provides more mobility

39th	Food	0.5%
It’s the best healing item because of how much of it arrives at once The realistic food look is really funny

39th	Franklin Badge	0.5%
Deflects projectiles which is extremely useful It’s hard to see on the users model but that means it punishes players who don’t pay attention

39th	Motion-Sensor Bomb	0.5%
It has a lot of utility and room for fun The player sets it up and then lets it work on its own. Simple

42nd	Drill	0.45%
Does high damage and offers the ability to KO Fun to snip opponents with this one

42nd	Metal Box	0.45%
One of the most fun effects in the game Leads to a lot of hilarious moments

42nd	Star Rod	0.45%
Great for range and melee attacks

45th	Rolling Crate	0.4%
It creates stupid / funny moments Fun to mess around with a drops more items

46th	Banana Peel	0.35%
It’s funny Leads into combos

46th	Boomerang	0.35%
An awesome combo tool Can be used multiple times

46th	Bunny Hood	0.35%
Gotta go fast! It changes how you play the game due to the increase in speed

46th	Deku Nut	0.35%
An item that is fun to use Fits very naturally into Super Smash Bros.

50th	Steel Diver	0.3%
More space to fight a simple layout

50th	Super Spicy Curry	0.3%
A cool reference to an underappreciated series The delay in the projectile messes with opponents

52nd	Gooey Bomb	0.25%
A creative item It creates a game of tag when used

52nd	Hot Head	0.25%
A fun item to use reates chaos

52nd	Lip’s Stick	0.25%
Quick damage builder A cool reference to a smaller series

52nd	Sandbag	0.25%
It’s fun to beat him up and you’re rewarded for it He’s a cutie

52nd	X-Bomb	0.25%
It causes chaos in the middle of battle

57th	Fire Flower	0.2%
Fun to use Versatile when thrown

57th	Green Shell	0.2%
Fun and simple to use

57th	Poison Mushroom	0.2%
In combination with the Super Mushroom, it’s a funny item It’s punishing to get but with the increased speed it is not a total downgrade

57th	Ray Gun	0.2%
A classic item that is fun to use

61st	Bombchu	0.15%
Fun to use Faithful to the source material

61st	Healing Sprout / Field	0.15%
It introduces a ‘King of the Hill’ mechanic to a battle

61st	Maxim Tomato	0.15%
It heals a lot

61st	Smoke Ball	0.15%
It’s fun to annoy people with this A creative item idea

65th	Crate	0.1%
It’s random what it drops, which can turn the tide of battle

65th	Fire Bar	0.1%
Strong and fun to use

65th	Heart Container	0.1%
The best healing item

65th	Hocotate Bomb	0.1%
A powerful item A fun reference to its home series

65th	Party Ball	0.1%
It has party vibes

65th	POW Block	0.1%
Grants multiple KOs in Multi-man matches

65th	Super Star	0.1%
Provides invincibility to the player

72nd	Back Shield	0.05%
Protects from surprise attacks

72nd	Beehive	0.05%
A funny item

72nd	Blast Box	0.05%
Creates a powerful explosion

72nd	Capsule	0.05%
A simple item to use

72nd	Fairy Bottle	0.05%
It’s life saving in a pinch

72nd	Freezie	0.05%
It’s fun to prevent recoveries with this item

72nd	Killer Eye	0.05%
It controls part of the battlefield but it can also be taken and used by opponents

72nd	Rocket Belt	0.05%
A fun item to use

80th	Barrel	0%

80th	Grass	0%

80th	Lightning Bolt	0%

80th	Unira	0%

Extra results:

EX	I like every item	0.15%
They are all fun and chaotic

EX	Bombs	0.64%
An item that only the Links can summon

EX	Fan	0.3%
An item that was cut in Smash For

EX	Cracker Launcher	0.2%
An item that was cut in Smash For

EX	Cloaking Device	0.05%
An item that was cut in Brawl

Poké Ball Summons

1st	Ditto	19.15%
A really cool and creative idea for a summon Happy to see it finally made the cut after being removed from Super Smash Bros. Melee It’s funny have two of the same fighter

2nd	Alolan Exeggutor	5.46%
It changes the stage layout which can greatly effect batles It looks very funny and acts very funny

3rd	Mimkyu	4.51%
A cutie who is the fan favourite of many Pokemon fans While it has a small range, it always hits. Can also guarantee a kill when the foe is at high percent.

4th	Snorlax	4.17%
A Super Smash Bros. classic Powerful and funny. He’s a big lad Makes everyone stop and run away

5th	Arceus	4.02%
The offstage spike is incrdible and hilarious Summoning a god is a funny idea Can be used to help with combos

6th	Zoroark	3.57%
A free final smash Many players favourie Pokemon

7th	Pyukumuku	3.42%
You can grab and throw it, like other items It’s cute, funny and strong

8th	Scizor	3.17%
Scizor is many players favourite Pokemon It’s cool to see it return from Super Smash Bros. Melee A very powerful Pokemon

9th	Mew	2.88%
Mew is a cool Pokemon It’s so rare that it’s always fun to see it, even if it does nothing

10th	Bewear	2.73%
Terrifying and adorable It’s really powerful and slow, which just adds to its imposing precense

11th	Kyogre	2.48%
A flying Gust Bellows is very overpowered Many players favourite Pokemon

12th	Alolan Raichu	2.38%
Many players favourite Pokemon and nice to have them here alongside Pikachu and Pichu It’s good at being aggressive and distracting to the opponent

13th	Goldeen	1.98%
It’s funny in how useless it is Splash goes weeee

14th	Abra	1.59%
The random teleportation of opponents is hilarious Such a simply idea but extremely effective

15th	Solgaleo	1.54%
The way it attacks is cool and it’s range is ridiculous Many players favourite legendary Pokemon

15th	Eevee	1.49%
It’s cute, and many players favourite Pokemon Simple and unobtrusive

17th	Keldeo	1.34%
Strong and very annoying for opponents A really broken ability due to the hitbox and reach

17th	Meowth	1.34%
A favourite Pokemon for many He should be playable but happy to see him here anyway

19th	Giratina	1.19%
Really strong and really cool Its attack is huge

19th	Lugia	1.19%
Many players favourite Pokemon Th animation and range on its attack is great

19th	Oshawott	1.19%
Many players favourite starter Pokemon He’s not broken or really powerful, but his ability is very useful

22nd	Deoxys	1.14%
The attack it performs looks cool and is really helpful Many players favourite Pokemon

22nd	Gardevoir	1.14%
It has an impact on the fight but isn’t intrusive Many players favourite Pokemon

22nd	Genesect	1.14%
It’s incredibly strong and very useful Has a very cool design and the laser it fires looks awesome

22nd	Marshadow	1.14%
Has a really useful and powerful ability It has a great design

26th	Darkrai	1.04%
It is many players favourite legendary Pokemon It can guarantee a chance to combo / kill opponents

27th	Entei	0.99%
It’s really strong and its lack of movement makes it feel balanced The visuals of the attack look great

27th	Victini	0.99%
A free final smash, what is not to love? Many players favourite Pokemon

29th	Electrode	0.84%
It brings with it sudden chaos and laughter Can be picked up and thrown to mess with opponents

29th	Latias & Latios	0.84%
Quick and to the point Can help set-up chance to KO opponents

31st	Togepei	0.69%
The random move mechanic is very fun It is very cute

32nd	Alolan Vulpix	0.64%
It is very cute It’s attack is useful without being obnoxious

32nd	Gogoat	0.64%
It is fun to ride on top of

34th	Vulpix	0.6%
Many playrs favourite Pokemon Many players like that the game includes both forms of the Pokemon

34th	Xerneas	0.6%
Makes use of the Gold status effect in Super Smash Bros., giving it more use A favourite legendary Pokemon for many players

36th	Lunala	0.5%
Moonbeam is incredibly powerful Many players favourite legendary Pokemon

36th	Staryu	0.5%
It’s fun to watch opponents get stuck in its blasts A favourite Pokemon for many

38th	Abomasnow	0.45%
It has two moves (Ice Punch and Blizzard) so has some versatility Makes opponents scatter when it appears

38th	Meloetta	0.45%
Many players favourite Pokemon A strong attack

38th	Palkia	0.45%
Causes pure chaos to erupt in battle by flipping the screen

38th	Tapu Koko	0.45%
Great for stage control The favourite Legendary Pokemon for many players

42nd	Metagross	0.4%
Its burying efect is very useful Fun to combo opponents into it

42nd	Snivy	0.4%
Many players favourite starter Pokemon

42nd	Suicune	0.4%
It’s powerful but doesn’t feel overpowered to the point of being unfair

45th	Dedenne	0.35%
It is very cute

45th	Fletchling	0.35%
It’s usually weak but occasionally will deal some good damage, which is amsuing

45th	Kyurem	0.35%
Has a really good attack that looks really cool

48th	Chespin	0.25%
Creates cool explosions The favourite starter Pokemon of many players

48th	Moltres	0.25%
It has a really destructive attack

50th	Fennekin	0.2%
It is cute and the favourite Pokemon of many players

50th	Spewpa	0.2%
A cute little guy with a cool design The stun on opponents opens them up to be smash attack’d

50th	Togedemaru	0.2%
It is cute and the favourite Pokemon of many players

53th	Bellossom	0.1%
They can be pushed around and into opponents to put them to sleep

54th	Inkay	0%

54th	Swirlix	0%

Extra results:

EX	I like every Pokemon	0.5%
They are all cool and a there is a lot of them

EX	Piplup	0.3%
Was cut in Smash For and has a cameo on the Kalos Pokemon League stage

EX	Bonsly	0.2%
Was cut in Smash For

EX	Blastoise	0.15%
Was cut in Brawl and has a cameo on the Kalos Pokemon League stage

EX	Manaphy	0.15%
Was cut in Smash For and has a cameo on the Kalos Pokemon League stage

EX	Clefairy	0.1%
Was cut in Brawl but has a spirit in Ultimate

EX	Raikou	0.1%
Was cut in Brawl but has a spirit in Ultimate

EX	Venusaur	0.05%
Was cut in Brawl but has a cameo on the Saffron City stage

EX	Wobbuffet	0.1%
Was cut in Smash For but has a spirit in Ultimate

EX	Beedrill	0.05%
Was cut in Melee

EX	Celebi	0.05%
Was cut in Smash For but has a spirit in Ultimate

EX	Charizard	0.05%
Became playable in Brawl

EX	Gulpin	0.05%
Was cut in Brawl

EX	Hitmonlee	0.05%
Was cut in Melee but has a spirit in Ultimate

EX	Ho-Oh	0.05%
Was cut in Smash For but has a cameo on the Kalos Pokemon League stage

EX	Munchlax	0.05%
Was cut in Brawl

Assist Trophy Summons

1st	Shovel Knight	10.66%
A lot of Shovel Knight fans wanted to see him in the game in some form He represents indie games, a big part of the industry A very accurate representation of the character

2nd	Waluigi	7.64%
He’s many players favourite Super Mario character He’s hilarious and strong It’s better than nothing

3rd	Rathalos	6.45%
A big destructive Dragon, like having a boss fighting for you The perfect Monster Hunter representation He causes panic whenever he spawns

4th	Alucard	6.35%
Has a lot of diversity in his attacks The most stylish assist trophy One of the most popular Castlevania characters

5th	Isaac	6%
Thrilled to see Golden Sun content this important to Super Smash Bros. His psynergy attacks are very useful

6th	Moon	4.66%
A really funny idea for an assist trophy It’s a spectacle to see the moon crash into the arena A very powerful assist trophy

7th	Zero	4.56%
The favourite character of many Mega Man fans He looks and feels like he could be playable already

8th	Bomberman	3.67%
Many players favourite video game character He’s an accurate representation of his home series

8th	Shadow the Hedgehog	3.67%
Many players favourite Sonic the Hedgehog character. He’s so cool The effect is fun and, despite the name of the attack, doesn’t create a lot of chaos during the battle

10th	Guile	3.13%
Accurate to how he is played in Street Fighter, for all the wrong (right) reasons He crouches there… menacingly!

11th	Tiki	3.03%
She’s a favourite character for many Fire Emblem fans (Tiki=Waifu) Turns into a big, powerful, dragon that really helps out in a fight

12th	Black Knight	2.63%
A tank of a man who makes opponents know their place Has a really cool design and precense

13th	Knuckles	2.33%
Many players favourite Sonic. the Hedgehog character Has a very diverse and useful moveset

14th	Sukapon	2.03%
A really fun and obscure reference Many players are happy to see them finally added after they were cut in Super Smash Bros. Melee

15th	Nintendog	1.79%
It’s a cute puppy Disrupts both players

15th	Krystal	1.44%
A fan favourite Star Fox character She’s one step closer to being playable

17th	Akira	1.39%
It is great how low-poly he looks It’s powerful but not a rushdown assist trophy like Alucard or Zero, so feels more balanced

18th	Lyn	1.34%
She’s a favourite character for many players Delivers a single, powerful, strike

19th	Ashley	1.29%
Many players favourite video game character She’s cute

20th	Color TV-Game 15	1.24%
A really fun reference to gaming history It’s absurd, powerful and very unique

21st	Nikki	1.14%
Her ability to draw hazards into the battle is really unique She’s cute and liked by many players

22nd	Skull Kid	1.04%
Many players favourite Legend of Zelda character The random effects he enables affect both players

23rd	Gray Fox	0.99%
He’s a rushdown assist trophy but can reflect projectiles as well He’s a cool character and reference

24th	Riki	0.89%
A favourite character for many players Has a fun effect for the player without being intrusive

24th	Rodin	0.89%
A badass character Has powerful attacks and leaves an item on the field when he leaves

24th	Spring Man	0.89%
Is a great representation of ARMS He isn’t overly powerful but he is very helpful, so feels balanced

24th	Squid Sisters	0.89%
A cool concept for an assist trophy, introducing a sudden death element Fan favourite characters who fit their source material well

28th	Midna	0.84%
Many players favourite Legend of Zelda character Fits quite nicely as an assist trophy

29th	Takamaru	0.79%
He’s a cool character with some good variation in his attacks He feels like he should be playable

30th	Sheriff	0.69%
His bullets are extremely powerful Fits quite nicely as an assist trophy

31st	Chef Kawasaki	0.64%
Very simple and basic make it good for competetive play Good visuals, especially with the Twilight vibe

31st	Dr. Kawashima	0.64%
A great way of incorporating Kirby’s old final smash into the game He is very cute and silly

31st	Kapp’n	0.64%
A really funny idea for an assist trophy Enjoyed by fans of Animal Crossing

31st	Yuri Kozukata	0.64%
Has a really unique ability for an assist trophy Happy to see some strong Fatal Frame representation

35th	Arcade Bunny	0.6%
A really cool and obscure reference The character has a lot of personality

35th	Dillon	0.6%
Players enjoy that his design was updated to his latest appearance A very cool character who looks great in 3D

35th	Klaptrap	0.6%
Players are happy to see a Donkey Kong assist trophy It makes the classic “Ow!” voice clip

38th	Burrowing Snagret	0.45%
Players are happy to see a Pikmin assist trophy It’s powerful without being overbearing

38th	Wily Capsule	0.45%
Many players like the character and are happy to see him here A cool reference to the Mega Man series

38th	Jeff	0.45%
A favourite character for many Earthbound fans The multi-bottle rockets are powerful

38th	Thwomp	0.45%
It’s very accurate to how it works in the game Very funny and simple

42nd	Mother Brain	0.4%
It’s a great translation of the original boss fight Intrusive and creates havoc, but this fits the character

42nd	Sable Prince	0.4%
It’s a really obscure (and cute) reference

44th	Ghirahim	0.35%
He’s many players favourite Legend of Zelda villain He is fun to fight against and with

44th	Starfy	0.35%
Fans of the Legendary Starfy series are happy to see him here

46th	Chain Chomp	0.3%
Fits perfectly as an assist trophy It has a fun and simple attack

46th	Phosphora	0.3%
She’s a very cool character Her projectile lightning attack is very useful

48th	Flies & Hand	0.25%
A really fun and obscure reference It fits perfectly as an assist trophy

48th	Ghosts	0.25%
Iconic video game characters

48th	Knuckle Joe	0.25%
A very simple, yet effective, character that doesn’t feel overwhelming A great Kirby assist trophy

48th	Metroid	0.25%
It’s cute and useful It can be immediately beaten with ice, which is a cute reference

48th	Vince	0.2h%
A really cool and surprising reference

53rd	Andross	0.2%
He’s a perfect fit for an assist trophy A big funny face that spits out squares

53rd	Nightmare	0.2%
Turning all of the stage dark causes lots of chaos

55th	Hammer Bro	0.15%
A really good reference to the Super Mario series

56th	Devil	0.1%
A really unique idea for an assist trophy Affects all players equally

56th	Dr. Wright	0.1%
A fun and obscure inclusion

56th	Samurai Goroh	0.1%
A classic assist trophy

56th	Starman	0.1%
A cool Earthbound reference

Extra results:

EX	I like every Assist Trophy	0.2%
All the assist trophies are really cool references

EX	Elec Man	0.15%
Was cut in Ultimate but has a spirit

EX	Saki Amamiya	0.15%
Was cut in Ultimate but has a Mii Costume

EX	Infantry and Tanks	0.1%
Was cut in Ultimate but has a spirit (based on their Super Famicom Wars design)

EX	Mr. Resetti	0.1%
Was cut in Smash For but has a cameo in Town & City

EX	Ray Mk III	0.1%
Was cut in Smash For but has a Mii Fighter costume in Ultimate

EX	Kat & Ana	0.05%
Was cut in Ultimate but has a spirit

EX	Little Mac	0.05%
Became a fighter in Smash For

EX	Magnus	0.1%
Was cut in Ultimate but has a spirit

EX	Tingle	0.05%
Was cut in Ultimate but has a cameo on The Great Bay

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