Palutena's Guidance

On the Palutena's Temple stage, Pit has a Smash Taunt where he can converse with Palutena and Viridi about the other fighters.

This is similar to Star Fox's and Snake's Smash Taunts in previous games, and like those is done by pressing the Down Taunt command in a split second.

Captain Falcon
Pit: Whoa...it's Captain Falcon!

Viridi: Oh, he's a captain? What ship does he command?

Pit: I think he's more like a pilot or something.

Viridi: All these fighters have tons of skill and experience, but you can still hold your own.

If we brought vehicles into the picture, though, that would be a totally different story.

Pit: Good thing that's not the case. I'd be no match for an F-Zero machine or an Arwing.

Viridi: Plus, those G-Diffuser systems are terrible for the environment.

Pit: Uh, you sure know a lot about space machinery. For being the goddess of nature and all.

Palutena: Anyway, if you're near Captain Falcon, watch out for his jump-and-Falcon Punch combo.

Dark Pit
Pit: Hey! It's Pittoo!

Dark Pit: Will you quit calling me that?!

Palutena: Now where did you disappear to after the fight with Hades?

Viridi: Actually, Dark Pit works for me now. He's an officer in the Forces of Nature.

Palutena: What?!

Pit: No way!

Viridi: Just because we fought together once doesn't mean we're all buddy-buddy now.

In fact, the Lighning Chariot and Phosphora are also both under my command. The battle isn't over yet!

Dark Pit: Viridi's interest in me just happen to overlap, so for this fight, I'll be happy to launch you into stratosphere!

Palutena: Your powers are perfectly matched here.

Viridi: It all comes down to skill!

Dr. Mario
Pit: I don't think that's a real doctor.

Palutena: I wouldn't be so sure.

He delivers crushing blows, so he must be very knowledgeable about anatomy.

Viridi: He's a quack.

I hear he treats viruses by randomly throwing medication at them. Doesn't seem very safe.

Pit: I'm so glad Skyworld doesn't have checkups.

Palutena: Dr. Mario is slower than the regular Mario, but he's also more powerful.

Don't get sent to the emergency room! You don't know what kind of treatment you'll get.

Duck Hunt
Pit: I don't want to fight that cute dog!

Palutena: Oh, you won't. You'll be fighting the dog AND the duck.

Pit: So...if I win...

is duck on the menu for dinner?!

Palutena: Let's take things one step at a time, Pit. These two may seem like a duo, but they're actually a trio! Together they're known as "Duck Hunt."

Pit: So where's the third team member?

Palutena: Listen, just be careful. You could get shot out of nowhere.

Pit: A mysterious sharpshooter, eh? Well, that does make things more excited!

Fox McCloud
Pit: Got any tips for fighting Fox?

Palutena: Fox McCloud is the leader of the mercenary flight team Star Fox.

His trademark is incredible speed.

Pit(as General Pepper): It's about time you showed up, Fox!

Viridi: That was a terrible General Pepper, Pit.

Palutena: You should be wary of his Blaster too.

Pit(as General Pepper): Everybody, stay alert!

Palutena:Focus, Pit. You might think Fox's Blaster doesn't hurt all that much and ignore it, but you'll soon find you've taken lots of damage.

Pit(normal): Sorry-I'm back. Ok, I'll just reflect his shots with my Guardian Orbitars!

Palutena: I figured you'd say that.

Pit: Huh? Is that...not what I should do?

Palutena: Like I said, he's quick on his feet, so there's no telling when he'll suddenly rush in and grab you. You've got to watch your back constantly when Fox is around.

Pit: DO A BARREL ROLL!

Greninja
Pit: What is that? Some kind of ninja frog?

Palutena: That's the Pokémon Greninja. Its strengths are agility and speed.

What looks like a scarf is actually its tongue.

Viridi: As a defensive measure, I suggest rubbing spicy peppers all over youself.

Pit: How can Greninja taste anything with its tongue hanging out like that?

Palutena: It could be one of those rare ninjas that just eats very slowly.

Pit: What?! But that makes no sense! ...Anyway, just tell me how to win!

Palutena: Greninja creates throwing stars out of compressed water and unleashes them at high speed. This attack is called Water Shuriken.

If Greninja starts to charge up its Water Shuriken, be prepared to reflect it back!

Ike
Pit: Does Ike look a little different to you? A little...tougher?

Palutena: Hmm...

Pit: His clothes look different, and his sword looks even more menacing.

Palutena: Yes, I suppose you're right.

Pit: And he definitely hasn't aged well.

Palutena: Well, compared to gods and angels like us, Ike is just a baby.

Viridi: I don't know how old you are, Pit, but you don't look like you've grown at all.

Pit: Oh, like you're one to talk! How old are you, anyway? Ten?

Viridi: A goddess never reveals her age, Pit.

Palutena: Break it up, you two. Back to Ike. He has a powerful side smash that will send you flying, but that's also his weakness.

Viridi: He's very vulnerable at that time, so dodge it and strike back!

Pit: I claim this victory in the name of Skyworld! SKYWORLD! SKYWORLD!

Viridi: YEAH! SKYWORLD! SKYWORLD! SKYWORLD! SKYWORLD!

Link
Pit: Of all the fighters, Link is the one I most want to take down!

Palutena: Oh? Why's that?

Pit: We were born around the same time, and we both use a bow. He's totally ripping off my style.

Viridi: Puh-lease! Comparing Link to you is like comparing a star to a campfire.

Pit: What?!

Viridi: Just look at those chiseled features!

His cheekbones could seriously cut glass.

Pit: Uh, earth to Viridi!

Viridi: Oh, I'm only kidding. The goddess of nature would never be interested in some hairless monkey!

Palutena: Oh, humans aren't all that bad. I could introduce you to him, if you'd like.

Viridi: Hmph. If you insist.

Palutena: Back to the fight at hand. Pit, you can reflect Link's projectile attacks using your Guardians Orbitars.

Viridi: Just watch out for his dreamy Clawshot!

Ludwig von Koopa
Palutena: That's one of the Koopalings, Ludwig von Koopa.

Pit: Hmm. The resemblance to Bowser Jr. is strong.

Palutena: That Koopa Clown Car is the mass-produced type.

Pit: I guess as heir to the throne, Bowser Jr. would get preferential treatment.

Viridi: The relationship between Bowser and the Koopalings is a real mystery.

Pit: I kind of feel bad for them.

Palutena: That's sweet of you but not very conducive to taking them down, Pit.

Mega Man
Viridi: Hey look! It's Mega Man!

Pit: Is that really him? It is really him! WOW!

Viridi: I hope he busts out his Mega Buster!

Pit: I wanna see his Charge Shot!

Palutena: Flame Blast!

Viridi: Leaf Shield!

Pit: Rush Coil!

Palutena: Metal Blade!

Viridi: Spark Shock!

Pit: Air Shooter!

Palutena: Crash Bomber!

Viridi: Slash Claw!

Pit: Flame Sword!

All Three: HARD KNUCKLE!

Mr. Game & Watch
Pit: Hey, it's a Shadow Bug!

Palutena: No, that's just Mr. Game & Watch.

Viridi: Watch out for number nine, Pit.

Pit: Uh, what are you talking about?

Palutena: Mr. Game & Watch's Judge attack displays random numbers. And when it displays "9," the attack is devastating.

Viridi: Getting hit with a nine will knock out any fighter with a single strike, no matter who it is.

When his back is against the wall, Mr. Game & Watch might try his luck with a Judge attack.

Pit: Leaving victory up to luck doesn't seem like the best strategy.

Palutena: Well, luck is part of every victory.

Viridi: So you'd better watch yourself, Pit.

Ness
Pit: I'm picking up on some weird kind of energy here.

Palutena: What you feel is Ness' PSI.

Pit: What's "PSI"?

Palutena: It's a general term for supernatural abilities.

Pit: Supernatural?! Isn't that pretty unscientific?

Palutena: Said the angel to the goddess.

Pit: What are you getting at?

Palutena: Pit, we're having this conversation via telepathy.

Meanwhile, the power of flight is a type of psychokinesis, and I see you from the heavens using clairvoyance.

Finally, I call you back from the battlefield with something akin to teleportation.

Pit: And believe me, I truly appreciate all that...stuff...you do...with things...

Palutena: Anyway, if Ness tries to recover using PK Thunder and you reflect it, that will really ruin his day.

Give it a try when you get a chance!

Pac-Man
Pit: Wakka wakka wakka wakka wakka.

Palutena: Yes, that's PAC-MAN.

He was born in 1980, which means he's one year older than Mario.

Pit: Ohhh! Another industry veteran!

Palutena: His most famous form is shaped like a pizza missing one slice.

He has several attacks in this form.

Pit: But the main thing is to avoid him taking a bit out of me.

Palutena: Yes, especially with those wings of yours.

Pit: What do you mean?

Palutena: I bet they'd taste great with a little barbecue sauce.

Pit: Ok, enough about that!

Pit
Pit: Wait a sec! Is that... me?

Palutena: It certainly appears to be the case.

Pit: You're awfully calm about this, Lady Palutena!

Palutena: Well, we've been through a similar situation in the past. Don't you recall?

Pit: Yeah, but it's really freaky. It's like looking through a twisted mirror!

That reminds me. You know how Dark Pit came from a mirror? Then why doesn't he move left when I move right, and viceversa.

Palutena: Beats me.

Pit: But you're supposed to know everything! Don't you have an all-seeing eye and an all-knowing brain and all that?

Palutena: My all-seeing eye sees you getting hit.

Pit: Oh, man, really?

Palutena: I'm sure the true Pit would triumph over any doppleganger. So I guess now we'll see if you're the real deal!

Pit: I meant to ask you about one more thing. Have you notice that I can kind of fly on my own a bit?

Palutena: Actually, it's called jumping, Pit.

Sorry to be the one that break it to you.

R.O.B.
Palutena: Look at that cute little robot!

Pit: R.O.B. isn't a very creative name for a robot.

Palutena: I think it has a certain ring to it.

Pit: No way! Any name is better than R.O.B.!

Like, hmm... How about Mr. HVC-012?

Palutena: That doesn't exactly roll off the tonge...

Pit: How about Robobuddy, Third Edition?

Palutena: And what happened to the first two editions?

Pit: Oh, good point. How about Zzzrt...Blaaat...Tron?

Palutena: Let's just keep things simple by calling him R.O.B.

Viridi: The light on its head shows you the strength of the laser it's about to fire.

The moment you forget about it, it'll unleash its laser at maximum power, so watch out!


 * ''Note: Pit's second Suggestion for R.O.B.'s name, Robobuddy, Third Edition, resembles "Robotic" and "Buddy", first and last parts of R.O.B.'s full name.

Robin
Pit: There's something weird about this fighter, Lady Palutena.

Palutena: That's Robin---also known as the Avatar.

Pit: I wonder where Chrom is.

Palutena: Who knows? Probably taking a nap at home.

Chrom: I'm no idle layabout.

Pit: Whoa! Where did you come from?!

Chrom: Robin is a skilled strategist and master of both the Levin Sword and magic.

Certainly more useful than a simple swordsman like myself.

Viridi: Plus, you and Ike are too similar. No point in having two characters that are pretty much carbon copies. Am I right?

Chrom: Excuse me?!

Palutena: What's more, you don't have an Aether recovery move like Ike does, do you?

Chrom: Quiet, you!

Palutena: Heh heh. Back to the topic at hand. Robin can use the Levin Sword and magic only so many times. Use this limit to your advantage, Pit.

Pit: Got it! This fight is in the bag!

Chrom: I wouldn't be so sure.

For Robin's Final Smash, I plan on lending a hand.

And then you'll taste the bitterness of defeat!

Viridi: We know that you're trying to play the hero and all, but you can only join in if Robin gets the Smash Ball, right?

Chrom: You'll taste the bitterness of defeat!

...Right after Robin gets the Smash Ball.


 * Note: The discussion about Chrom's playability is most likely a reference to the fan backlash when he was revealed to not be playable in Lucina and Robin's reveal trailer, and serves as an explanation for why the Smash Bros. team made that choice. Also, this is one of the only discussion shown which features a character other than Pit, Palutena, and Viridi, the first being Dark Pit's.

Rosalina & Luma
Palutena: And here we have Rosalina.

Viridi: Yes, she's the keeper of the Comet Observatory and mother of the Lumas.

Pit: Why is that comfy pillow following her?

...I love pillows!

Palutena: THAT is a Luma. And this is no pillow fight.

Viridi: It does look pretty plush, I have to say.

Pit: You know, Rosalina seems kind of rough with the little guy.

Viridi: There are plenty of Lumas, so losing a few isn't a big deal.

Pit: Not a big deal?!

Palutena: Lumas will sacrifice anything to protect Roaslina.

They might not look like much, but they're powerful enough to send you flying, so be careful.

Samus
Viridi: Oh, look. There's Metroid.

Pit: That's not a Metorid! That's Samus!

Palutena: Just like Link isn't named Zelda.

Viridi: And like Pit's name isn't Icarus!

Pit: Ok, this joke has officially run its course.

Palutena: Moving on, then. Pit, you can reflect Samus's Charge Shot with your Guardians Orbitars.

However, Samus can throw a storm of shots at you. If you use your Orbitars too often, she'll know what you're up to.

So try to reflect strategically, as opposed to your... usual game plan.


 * Note: This is a referene to players saying Link and Samus' names wrong, such as Link being named Zelda.

Shulk
Pit: I don't think I've seen that guy around.

Palutena: That's Shulk. He's 18 years old and cloks in at 5 feet and 6 inches.

Pit: That's a pretty fancy sword he's got.

Palutena: That's the Monado, the sword that defeated the Mechonis.

Pit: Makes us look like a buncha jokers.

Palutena: The Monado can change Shulk's strengths and weaknesses. For example, it might increase his jumping ability while decreasing his defence.

Pit: So for every strength he gains, he also gains a weakness.

Palutena: Yes, and Shulk can KO opponents easier when they've sustained more damage.

But if you know his weakness, he's not too difficult to deal with.

Pit: Let's not lose our heads, though!

Sonic the Hedgehog
Pit: For being a hedgehog, Sonic really isn't very spiky, is he?

Viridi: Yeah, I've seen spikier. It's true that you're more likely to find him curled up in a cute, harmless ball.

Palutena: Not so harmless. That round shape lets him Spin Dash with ease.

Pit: I changed my mind. He is entirely too spiky.

Viridi: Spin Dashes are hard to stop, though.

Palutena: Just keep your cool and don't lose focus. You can stop Spin attacks using your Orbitars or Bow.

Wario
Pit: Um, Wario kind of smells.

Palutena: That's to be expected. For his Final Smash, he munches Nasty Garlic and transforms into his super-antihero alter ego...

Wario-Man!

Pit: Uh... Wario-Man?

Palutena: Yes.

Legend has it that Wario once caught a cold, accidentally ate a piece of Nasty Garlic, and turned into Wario-Man.

Pit: Huh. So Nasty Garlic is the key to Wario's power. Great.

Viridi: He's a real charmer, that one.

Palutena: Speaking of which... Eating seems to make Wario very gassy.

Pit: Ugh! TMI!

Palutena: I'm only telling you this for your own good. He's a ticking time bomb.

Watch out for his sudden farts. And all farts in general. They're gross AND dangerous.

Pit: ... This job is really the worst sometimes.

Yoshi
Pit: It's Yoshi!

Viridi: Let me get this straight. Yoshi lays eggs, but he's actually male?

Pit: Uhh, Shouldn't you know that, O goddess of nature?

Viridi: There's nothing natural about this guy!

Pit: Yeah, I see your point.

Palutena: Well, all living beings contain both female and male elements. It appears that Yoshi is no different.

Pit: I wonder what's inside all those eggs... Chocolate?

Palutena: Focus, Pit. If you use your shield when Yoshi's pulling off an Egg Roll, you can grab him. Keep that in mind.