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The Flipper is a projectile item in Super Smash Bros. Melee, originating from the NES game Balloon Fight. After it travels a certain distance, it stops in mid-air. When hit, it spins either slowly or quickly (depending on either the speed knockback when contacted, or the strength of the attack), blocking passage and causing light (though generally repeated) damage when touched. Aside from causing general havoc in a fray, they can also be placed strategically at integral locations, such as ledges or against walls. This will prevent opponents from recovering, or not allow them to pass through certain points. The downfalls of this item are that can be avoided with relative ease and has a relatively short duration on the field.

When used on moving stages (such as Big Blue, Rainbow Cruise, Pokรฉ Floats, etc.), the Flipper will continue move with the background instead of remaining stationary. This most apparent on Big Blue, where the Flipper hangs still for a split-second, then races off screen as the Falcon Flyer and racers speed away from it.

The Flipper seems to have replaced the Bumper from the original Super Smash Bros., as their usages and effects are quite similar, and due to the Flipper's absence and the Bumper's reappearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. The Flipper has also been confirmed to not return as a usable item in Super Smash Bros. (Wii U and 3DS), however it does return as a stage hazard in the Balloon Fight (stage).

Trophy Description[]

Flipper SSBM

The Flipper Trophy

Made famous as an unpredictable obstacle in Balloon Fight, the Flipper stops and hangs in midair when thrown. Any character who comes in contact with the bumper-balls on its ends will be knocked away as the Flipper spins wildly. Flippers can be a bit irksome: in Balloon Fight, they caused accidents to friends and foes alike.


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Damage[]

SSBM
Each hit 1%
Throw 9% - 11%
U-Tilt Throw 10% - 12%
D-Tilt Throw 13%
Dash Throw 7% - 13%
F-Smash Throw 13% - 14%
U-Smash Throw 13% - 15%
D-Smash Throw 15%
Air Throw 11%
Air U-Tilt Throw 11% - 12%
Air D-Tilt Throw 8% - 13%
Air F-Smash Throw 6% - 11%
Air U-Smash Throw 7% - 12%
Air D-Smash Throw 11% - 13%
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Character R.O.B. (Brawl  ยท 3DS/Wii U  ยท Ultimate)
Side Characters Assist Trophies Arcade Bunny  ยท Barbara  ยท Color TV-Game 15  ยท Devil  ยท Dillon  ยท Dr. Kawashima  ยท Dr. Wright  ยท Excitebike  ยท Helirin  ยท Infantry and Tanks  ยท Isaac  ยท Jill  ยท Nikki  ยท Nintendog  ยท Ray MK III  ยท Prince of Sablรฉ  ยท Saki Amamiya  ยท Sheriff  ยท Starfy  ยท Sukapon  ยท Takamaru  ยท Vince  ยท Yuri Kozukata
Mii Fighter Costumes Arcade Bunny  ยท Barbara  ยท Chibi-Robo  ยท Isaac  ยท Lip  ยท Ray MK III  ยท Saki Amamiya  ยท Takamaru  ยท Toy-Con Robot  ยท Vince
Enemies Sneaky Spirit
Stages PictoChat  ยท Hanenbow  ยท Balloon Fight  ยท Living Room  ยท PictoChat 2  ยท Pilotwings  ยท Wrecking Crew
Items Flipper  ยท Lip's Stick  ยท Rocket Belt  ยท Steel Diver  ยท Super Scope  ยท Unira
Music List List of Music (Other)
Songs "Balloon Fight Medley"  ยท "Nintendo Land Medley"  ยท "PictoChat"
Collectibles Trophies Melee Trophies  ยท Brawl Trophies  ยท 3DS Trophies  ยท Wii U Trophies
Stickers List of Stickers (Other)
Spirits List of spirits (Others)
Related universes R.O.B.  ยท Balloon Fight  ยท Electroplankton  ยท Nintendo DS  ยท Nintendogs  ยท Pilotwings  ยท Wrecking Crew  ยท List of minor universes
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