User blog:Plasmaster/My Smash 5 Predictions!

Hey there Smashers! Now that Smash 4 is officially done, I think it is time to start predicting the character roster for the future.

Mario Series
Okay, so for the Mario series, I think we will definitely have Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Bowser back. Rosalina and Luma is a bit iffy; she is a unique character and personally I want them to come back, but they weren't terribly popular and still aren't among the Smash community today, so I don't think they will be returning. Bowser Jr. is iffy as well; lots of people wanted him in Smash, but I don't think they wanted him in the way he is, with the Clown Car. I don't think Bowser Jr. will be returning. Dr. Mario won't be returning because he just doesn't have a big enough following.

As for new Mario characters, there isn't a whole lot to draw from. Waluigi might finally get in and I think Daisy might have a fair chance, but other than that there isn't much else. I mean, Kamek and Koopa Troopa won't be getting in any time soon...

Yoshi Series
As much as I loathe the Yoshi series and every character in it, Yoshi will definitely be returning.

New Yoshi reps? Well, I predict that the Baby Bros. will be making an appearance. They'd have an Ice Climber dynamic but with some uniqueness to them as well. Although it is a bit unnerving to think about Flame Choking a couple of babies with Ganondorf...

Wario Series
Wario will definitely be returning.

When it comes to new Wario reps, there are quite a few characters to pick from, but only a few that would actually make a viable Smash character. Ashley and Jimmy T. are the top contenders for this in my opinion. I think at least one or the other will come to the next Smash.

Legend of Zelda Series
Link, Toon Link, and Ganondorf will come back. I think both Zelda and Shiek will come back as well, but I am not sure if they will keep them separated or bring back the character switching mechanic for them.

New Zelda reps are through the roof. There are lots of possibilities: Midna, Vaati, Zant, Skull Kid, Tetra, Impa, Lana, and Toon Ganondorf. I think we will definitely get Impa considering how many Zelda games she has appeared in, Midna will pull a Little Mac and go from Assist Trophy to playable fighter, and one of the villains will return; I think Zant and Skull Kid are the most likely ones, but considering that Midna would already represent Twilight Princess, I think Skull Kid will take the spot...wait, he was an AT too wasn't he? Huh...

Metroid Series
Okay, before you all get excited, Ridley is not on this list. Sorry.

Samus and Zero Suit Samus will come back, but like Zelda/Shiek, I am not sure if they will return individually or as a single character again.

As for new Metroid reps, I think Sylux is often overlooked because everybody wants Ridley in. Not only would Sylux be a reasonably sized Metroid newcomer, but he is also a villain.

PunchOut!! Series
Little Mac will return for sure.

I don't think any new PunchOut!! reps would come to Smash 5.

Pokémon Series
Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and Mewtwo will return, no doubt about it. Lucario is a character I am unsure of; he has a good following, but I think many Smash fans will not want him back because they can't get over the fact he 'replaced' Mewtwo in Brawl. Charizard will come back, but again, I don't know if he will come back on his own or back with Pokémon Trainer. No telling. Greninja is, again, tricky. I think he will come back just because he represents Gen 6 so well since he is the favorite Final Evolution among Pokémon fans for Gen 6.

New Pokémon fighters...well, there are so many to choose from that it's really hard to say. I think Sceptile might show up considering his demand for Smash 4. Other than that, I really have no idea.

Kid Icarus Series
Pit will return; Dark Pit and Palutena will most likely not return because they just aren't popular enough.

New Kid Icarus reps...well, Viridi is a shoe-in, and I think Medusa (or Hades) has a pretty fair chance as well.

Fire Emblem Series
Marth and Ike will both return. Robin might return; he has a pretty good following and is a unique character among the other Fire Emblem reps. Sadly, Lucina won't be coming back. Roy will return, and Corrin will probably return considering that when Smash 5 is made, Fates will be one of the most recent Fire Emblem games.

Chrom might show up since he did have a high demand for Smash 4. What about Robin's Final Smash? Well, since Lucina isn't coming back, she could always fill that position should both Chrom and Robin show up for Smash 5. I don't really know all that much about Fire Emblem, so that's really all I can think of right now.

Earthbound Series
Okay, so Earthbound as a series is done, but Ness and Lucas are so popular among Smash fans that they wouldn't be dropped so easily.

New Earthbound reps...well, I think a non-PSI-user would make for an interesting character, so Jeff, Flint, or Porky Minch are all high contenders. Should another PSI-user arrive, I think it would be Paula.

Also, I think Ninten would be a cool alternate costume for Ness since they look so alike.

Star Fox Series
Well, Fox and a possibly declined Falco will arrive in Smash 4. I think Wolf has a good chance of coming back as well.

As for new Star Fox characters, I think Krystal would be unique since she could utilize her staff instead of a blaster like the other Star Fox characters.

Kirby Series
Kirby, King Dedede, and Meta Knight will all return for Smash 5.

I think Bandana Dee has a solid chance as well, but I think there won't be any new Kirby reps after that.

Miscellaneous Series
Now that all the major series are out of the way, it's time to get down to the smaller series.

Captain Falcon is basically the personification of Smash Bros. since his moveset was made up completely; he is a part of Smash history more than any other character in the roster, so he will definitely return. No new F-Zero reps though.

Pikmin series will continue to be represented by Olimar; I think a second rep that utilized Rock Pikmin instead of Purple and had the War Bugle instead of Pikmin Throw for side special would be interesting; it could be any Pikmin 3 rep really, so Alph, Charlie, and Brittany all have a chance.

The Game and Watch series will still have Mr. Game and Watch, but no other reps will arrive.

The Wii Fit series may or may not come back; if it does, Wii Fit Trainer will continue to be the only rep for the series.

R.O.B. will still be a solo rep for his series.

Retro Nintendo characters Duck Hunt and Ice Climbers will both return. As for newcomer retro fighters, I haven't the slightest idea what we will get.

Animal Crossing will still be represented by Villager; Isabelle might show up as a newcomer as well.

Mii Fighters will come back, possibly with completely new options for specials or maybe the old specials but with more options through new additional specials.

Xenoblade!!!! Shulk will return; though he wasn't very popular before he was in Smash, he has acquired a big following and will return. I think we will get another Xenoblade Chronicles rep in Riki or Melia or maybe Fiora, and we will get a Xenoblade Chronicles X rep through Cross, Elma, or Linlee.

Third Party Series
Sonic the Hedgehog will return, possibly with a new rep in Knuckles or Shadow; maybe even Eggman?!

Pac-Man will most likely come back, whether Namco works on the next Smash game or not, I think they'd be willing to put Pac back in Smash.

Mega Man was highly requested for Smash, and he will most likely return. I think Ryu will also return, but not as DLC; he will be included in the original game release.

Bayonetta will most likely not return; despite having a big following as shown by the Smash Ballot, putting her in Smash 4 was a bit risky.

Cloud will probably not come back for Smash 5 because he is owned by Square Enix and it was a miracle just getting him into Smash 4. Nintendo and Square Enix don't seem to have a very good relationship, so I don't think Cloud will return.

There you have it folks! My Smash 5 roster predictions. Tell me in the comments if you have similarities or differences with your predictions vs. mine, I'm really interested to know what you guys think.

Until next time, keep on smashing and leave it to Heropon!