Bowser

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Bowser, known in Japan as Koopa (クッパ, Kuppa), is a character in SSBM and is available from the start. A stronger form of Bowser also appears as the "final" boss in Adventure Mode.

Pros

 * High range and large hitboxes
 * Huge knockback on most of his attacks
 * Has a variety of attacks for edgeguarding
 * Heaviest character in the game
 * Has some good options on ledge
 * Has a very fast and useful Up+B attack
 * Holds the unique ability to grab an opponents from midair by use of his Koopa Klaw

Cons

 * A very large target
 * Posesses a very slow and short wavedash
 * Very slow at moving
 * A lot of his KOs are dependent on his ability to edgeguard opponents
 * Long windup and winddown lag for most of his attacks
 * Players must be able to read their opponents extremely well and must successfully pressure their opponents.
 * Very easy to edgeguard

Match-ups

 * see Bowser Match-ups