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Beetles are special items from the Zelda franchise. They are carved in a real beetle's shape, hence their name.

This item was introduced for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. It was revealed on Sakurai's Miiverse page and simultaneously on the current Super Smash Bros. Official Website. The Beetle originates from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. It was used to pick up things from a far distance. In the Smash series, it can be thrown (and hit back at the thrower) to carry the grabbed fighter off the stage for a KO.

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U[]

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Zelda falling victim to the beetle.

The Beetle is an item which can be thrown at opponents. It will travel in a straight direction until it hits an opponent. It will carry them into the air past the Upper Blast Line, taking a stock and potentially Star KO them. However, if the opponent who is targeted the Beetle hits it with enough force, the Beetle's direction will change. Also, the grabbed person can Button mash to escape, with the task becoming harder the higher their damage.

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A remote-controlled item shaped like a little bug, Link used this item in his adventures to collect far-off items. In Smash Bros., tossed Beetles will fly straight ahead, grab foes, and carry them into the sky. If one grabs you, wiggle with all your might to break free!

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[]

The Beetle returns as a throw able item functioning mostly the same way it did in the previous game. Aesthetically the beetle now causes a instant Screen KO in most stages (This can be an indicator of Screen KO availability.) when the Beetle successfully carries a fighter off the stage, and during the Screen KO, the Beetle can still be seen attached to the player while they hit the screen. In addition, in Ultimate, the Beetle is also affected by weight. This means that characters such as Zelda are taken up by the beetle faster than heavier characters such as Link are, giving lightweights less time to escape from the Beetle's grasp. Metal Box's increase the weight of characters, significantly slowing down the lifting speed of lightweights such as Zelda while heavies such as Bowser can not be taken all the way depending on the upper blast line.

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  • Wii - The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (11/2011)
ZeldaSymbol The Legend of Zelda universe
Characters Link (64  ยท Melee  ยท Brawl  ยท 3DS/Wii U  ยท Ultimate)
Sheik (Melee  ยท Brawl  ยท 3DS/Wii U  ยท Ultimate)
Princess Zelda (Melee  ยท Brawl  ยท 3DS/Wii U  ยท Ultimate)
Young Link (Melee  ยท Ultimate)
Ganondorf (Melee  ยท Brawl  ยท 3DS/Wii U  ยท Ultimate)
Toon Link (Brawl  ยท 3DS/Wii U  ยท Ultimate)
Side characters Bosses Dark Link  ยท Ganon
Assist Trophies Tingle  ยท Skull Kid  ยท Midna  ยท Ghirahim  ยท Moon
Mii Fighter Costumes Link  ยท Princess Zelda  ยท Sheik  ยท Majora's Mask  ยท Yiga Clan  ยท Skull Kid  ยท Ancient Soldier Gear
Background characters Four Giants  ยท Moon  ยท Tingle  ยท Toon Link  ยท Alfonso
Stage Hazards King Bulblin  ยท Koume and Kotake
Enemies Bubble  ยท Cucco  ยท Darknut  ยท Like Like  ยท Octorok  ยท Peahat  ยท ReDead  ยท Stalfos
Other Navi  ยท Beedle  ยท Turtle
Stages Hyrule Castle  ยท Great Bay  ยท Temple  ยท Bridge of Eldin  ยท Pirate Ship  ยท Gerudo Valley  ยท Spirit Train  ยท Skyloft  ยท Great Plateau Tower
Underground Maze  ยท Majora's Mask
Items Beetle  ยท Bombchu  ยท Bunny Hood  ยท Cucco  ยท Deku Nut  ยท Fairy Bottle  ยท Gust Bellows  ยท Heart Container  ยท Triforce
Music List of Music (The Legend of Zelda series)
Collectibles Trophies Melee Trophies  ยท Brawl Trophies  ยท 3DS Trophies  ยท Wii U Trophies
Stickers List of stickers (The Legend of Zelda series)
Spirits List of spirits (The Legend of Zelda series)
Masterpieces The Legend of Zelda  ยท Zelda II: The Adventure of Link  ยท The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
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