Giga Bowser


 * This page describes Giga Bowser in general and his appearance in Melee. For his appearance as Bowser's Final Smash in Brawl, see Giga Bowser (Final Smash).

Giga Bowser (Giga Koopa; ギガクッパ, Giga Kūppā) is a gargantuan version of Bowser in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

In Melee, he appears as a boss. To fight him, Adventure Mode must be cleared on Normal or higher in 18 minutes or fewer. He will appear after Bowser is defeated. Defeating him without using a continue rewards the player with the Giga Bowser trophy. He also appears in Event 51: The Showdown with Mewtwo and Ganondorf by his side. You can use Giga Bowser by using an Action Replay GCN.

In Brawl, Bowser turns into him by using his Final Smash, Giga Bowser. Here, he is noticeably much larger, scarier-looking and more devastatingly powerful. He appears on the stage for about 12 seconds.

Differences between Bowser and Giga Bowser

 * Approximately 1.7 times larger
 * Infinite flame breath that also droops lava (Melee only)
 * More height gained from Whirling Fortress
 * Whirling Fortress grants 26 Invincibility Frames and pseudo Invincibility Frames after the 26, due to the enormous hitbox
 * Cannot be grabbed
 * Cannot be inhaled by Kirby or King Dedede, nor egg laid by Yoshi
 * Inability to be knocked back (Brawl only)

Special Attributes

 * Dark Claws: Forward tilt, up tilt, down tilt, both edge attacks, f-air, forward throw, and back throw all engulf the enemy in a dark flame.
 * Electric Shell: Up-smash, n-air, b-air, d-air, and up throw will electrocute opponents.
 * Bomb Horns: Forward-smash and pummel will create an explosion on his horns.
 * Blizzard spin: Down-smash freezes opponents for a moment.

Trophy Description (Melee)
To unlock this trophy, one must defeat Giga Bowser in Adventure mode without continuing.

''An even more imposing figure than the original King of the Koopas, Giga Bowser is roughly twice the size of his scaly, fire-breathing, spike-studded, Super Smash Bros. Melee counterpart. Predictable, this monstrous creature's offensive and defensive powers are a grade higher than those of regular Bowser. Good luck defeating this colossus!''
 * Super Smash Bros. Melee (12/01)

Trivia

 * Giga Bowser is the only boss in any Smash game to have a damage meter as opposed to Hit Points. This means that simply attacking him isn't enough to KO him, he must instead be knocked off the stage.
 * In Melee, if a CPU Giga Bowser captures an opponent with Koopa Klaw, he can bite his opponent, but no damage will be inflicted.
 * There is some irony in the trophy description in Melee, as it wishes good luck in defeating Giga Bowser, even though unlocking the trophy requires beating Giga Bowser.
 * Among the subtle differences between Bowser and Giga Bowser is their eyes - Bowser's eyes make him look like he's concentrating, while Giga Bowser's eyes are manic-looking and somewhat bloodshot.
 * Giga Bowser is one of four bosses who can grab and throw players, the others being Master Hand, Crazy Hand, and Tabuu.
 * Giga Bowser's stance on his Melee trophy is similar to Mario's in Brawl.