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Reflector (commonly referred to as the Shine) is Fox's, Falco's, and Wolf's Down Special Move. The user projects an energy field that reflects projectiles.

Overview

Reflector acts as a shield, and deflects any projectile from any angle, with the exception of Final Smashes. It can also be used to damage enemies in close proximity to the user when activated.

In the original Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Melee, if this shield deflects too many projectiles in one use, or if its user attempts to reflect a projectile of sufficient power (such as a constantly reflected Red or Green Shell), it will shatter like a normal shield, and leave the user stunned. In Brawl and 3DS/Wii U, the Reflector does not shatter. Rather, it simply ceases reflecting projectiles, and the user takes the full damage of the attack.

Fox McCloud

Fox's Reflector creates a blue hexagonal shield around himself. Fox can keep the Reflector active for as long as he wants, and using it in midair slows his falling speed. This works by reducing his airspeed and resetting his downwards acceleration. The Reflector multiplies a projectile's damage and knockback by 1.5 when reflected. If the projectile is reflected several times, it may break, similar to a shield breaking. The Reflector is often used for spikes, which involve using the Reflector's damaging properties to knock recovering enemies downwards. It is also extremely useful against bosses, considering most of their attacks are projectiles.

In Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Melee, the Reflector caused a sound effect identical to the sound effect used for picking up items. Because of this, Fox made a different sound when he grabbed items. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the Reflector's sound effect was changed.

While in the reflector, Fox's falling speed is altered: Fox falls and accelerates more slowly. In Brawl, Fox can effectively hover in the air by repeatedly using it. The slowed down falling speed, mixed with the damaging aspect of the Reflector, can prevent Fox from being juggled. However, using the Reflector for spikes in Brawl is much less useful, due to a combination of the Reflector's damage affected knockback, higher floatiness, and longer recoveries.

Fox's Special Moves
	64	Melee	Brawl	3DS/Wii U	Ultimate
Standard Special	Blaster
Side Special	—	Fox Illusion
Up Special	Fire Fox
Down Special	Reflector
Final Smash	—		Landmaster		Team Star Fox

Glitch

There is also a glitch that causes some visible effects to disappear, by using his reflector. It has been confirmed to work in Pictochat, Pokémon Stadium (1), Brinstar, and Custom Stages. By activating the reflector on the right edge of Pictochat and being pushed to the right will cause the reflector to change quicker until a purple outline appears. Hold the Reflector for several minutes after and slowly, "special" effects will no longer be visible. Fox can now be pushed away from the edge. This will end with invisible shields and some Final Smashes will look a bit different, PK Starstorm has been confirmed. The hanging bush that comes up in Pokémon Stadium on the Grass stage has the same shape as the edge on Pictochat, and the glitch will activate and perform similarly. The most difficult location to do the glitch is at Brinstar because it is done on the upper right platform after breaking the connection and the lava will cancel out the glitch. In fact, any attack the disturbs the Reflector will reset the effects, and even if the effects are not visible they are still there and can do damage if it is an attack.

Custom Variations

Big Reflector

Big Reflector is one of Fox's Down Special Moves that can be used via customization. Big Reflector is a larger reflective shield that doesn't power up reflected projectiles.

Strengths

Can push opponents away
Larger refelecting hitbox
Useful for gimps

Weaknesses

Doesn't power up reflected projectiles
Weaker reflection multiplier (being 1.2 instead of 1.5)
Doesn't deal damage up-close
Can't be used for combos

Amplifying Reflector

Amplifying Reflector is one of Fox's Down Special Moves that can be used via customization. This reflector sends projectiles back with twice the speed and power, but it takes longer to activate.

Strengths

Deals more reflecting damage
Reflected projectiles travel faster

Weaknesses

Takes longer to activate
Causes Fox to fall faster making this move useless off-stage
Doesn't deal damage up-close
Can't be used for combos

Fox's Custom Special Moves
	Custom 1	Custom 2
Standard Special	Impact Blaster	Charge Blaster
Side Special	Fox Burst	Wolf Flash
Up Special	Flying Fox	Twisting Fox
Down Special	Big Reflector	Amplifying Reflector

Falco Lombardi

In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Falco's Reflector is identical to Fox's, although it sends opponents upwards when used as an attack. Because of this, Falco cannot waveshine combo, unlike Fox. He can, however, juggle and Star KO with it. The actual reflector deals 8% damage and reflected projectiles deal 1.5x its damage

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Falco uses his Reflector by kicking it away from him when it is activated, returning as if magnetized, dealing 6% damage. The change grants Falco better reach with his Reflector, and can also serve as a quick surprising hit. Reflector has a 40% chance of tripping opponents, which can be used to set up combos. Reflector is considered a projectile, and it travels through enemies unhindered. Because Falco kicks it, he cannot hold it in place. This means that when playing as Falco, the player must have good timing to reflect projectiles. It should be noted that the Reflector remains active until it returns to Falco's belt, making the move virtually impossible to interrupt with projectiles, and allowing Falco to reflect projectiles from all sides when the Reflector is close to his body.

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, Falco's Reflector comes out much faster and ends faster than in Brawl, making it a more viable option for relieving pressure. However, the actual Reflector deals 5% damage, has a much lower chance of tripping (now being 25%), and has a much weaker reflecting multiplier (1.2x the damage of the projectile). In addition, once Falco grabs the Reflector the window for reflecting ends, granting Falco a much more shorter window for reflecting, making timing even more crucial than in Brawl.

Falco's Special Moves
	Melee	Brawl	3DS/Wii U	Ultimate
Standard Special	Blaster
Side Special	Falco Phantasm
Up Special	Fire Bird
Down Special	Reflector
Final Smash	—	Landmaster		Team Star Fox

Custom Variations

Accele-Reflector

Accele-Reflector is one of Falco's Down Special Moves that can be used through customization. Only reflects projectiles when moving forward, but sends them back stronger than normal.

Strengths

Refelected projectiles deal more damage
Can be used to rack up damage on opponents
The Reflector travels faster

Weaknesses

The Reflector itself deals less damage
Only reflects projectiles when moving forward
The Reflector won't travel as far

Reflector Void

Reflector Void is one of Falco's Down Special Moves that can be used via customization. The Reflector destroys shots rather than reflecting them. The reflector itself deals more damage.

Strengths

Destroys projectiles (even the rapid ones)
The Reflector itself deals more damage
The Reflector travels a bit further

Weaknesses

Won't reflect projectiles
Has longer ending lag leaving the user exposed to enemy attacks
The Reflector travels slower

Falco's Custom Special Moves
	Custom 1	Custom 2
Standard Special	Explosive Blaster	Burst Blaster
Side Special	Falco Phase	Falco Charge
Up Special	Fast Fire Bird	Distant Fire Bird
Down Special	Accele-Reflector	Reflector Void

Wolf O'Donnell

Wolf's Reflector differs from Fox's and Falco's in appearance, resembling a pink, elliptical "cat's eye", as opposed to a blue hexagonal shape, and Wolf carries his reflecting device on his back instead of his belt. When deflecting projectiles, it reflects them at double their initial speed. The reflector is activated in one frame and can be held for as long as desired. When used, the first few frames provide him with invincibility, followed by a "zap" that deals 3% damage, and a small amount of set knockback to any opponents touching it; the least knockback of all reflectors. If the B button is held, it will then function as a projectile deflector, but will also leave Wolf vulnerable to physical attacks; otherwise, it ceases after a short cooldown period. The initial frames of Wolf's Reflector can operate as a sort of counter: invincibility is used to avoid an attack, then the reflector damages the attacker. Unlike Fox's reflector, Wolf's reflector will not significantly reduce his falling speed.

A glitch will sometimes occur, causing the appearance of a smaller reflector field within the usual reflector field. This seems to be a graphical glitch, as it only impacts the animation of the reflector.

Wolf's Special Moves
	Brawl	Ultimate
Standard Special	Blaster
Side Special	Wolf Flash
Up Special	Fire Wolf
Down Special	Reflector
Final Smash	Landmaster	Team Star Wolf

Origin

Fox Reflector closeup — The "Reflector" Device

Like most of Fox's moves, the Reflector is unique to the Super Smash Bros. series, but may have been inspired by the Arwing's ability to deflect enemy fire by doing a Barrel Roll, plus, its hexagonal shape is the same as the Rings in Star Fox 64. As revealed in Brawl, Slippy Toad is the Reflector's original designer, and provided Fox and Falco with this special equipment for the occasion of fighting.

Trivia

A similar weapon was conceived years later for Star Fox: Assault, the Barrier. However, the Barrier only deflects, not reflects, and expires after a short time (which can be sped up by shooting at it).

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 |user=[[Fox]]
 |user2=[[Falco]]
-|games=''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. 3DS/Wii U]]''
+|games=''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. 3DS/Wii U]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
 |user3 = [[Wolf]]}}
-The '''Reflector''' (also known as the '''Shine''') is [[Fox McCloud|Fox]]'s, [[Falco Lombardi|Falco]]'s, and [[Wolf O'Donnell|Wolf]]'s [[Down Special Move]] in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. When used, the user creates an energy field which acts as a shield, and deflects any projectile from any angle, with the exception of [[Final Smash]]es. It can also be used to damage enemies in close proximity to the user when activated.
+'''Reflector''' (commonly referred to as the '''Shine''') is [[Fox]]'s, [[Falco]]'s, and [[Wolf O'Donnell|Wolf]]'s [[Down Special Move]]. The user projects an energy field that reflects projectiles.
+==Overview==
-However, if this shield deflects too many projectiles in one use, or if its user attempts to reflect a projectile of sufficient power (such as a constantly reflected Red or Green Shell), it will shatter like a normal shield, and leave the user stunned. In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|''Brawl'']], the Reflector does not shatter. Rather, it simply ceases reflecting projectiles. The shield originates from a small device the user carries. How it is used and its effects depends on the user.
+Reflector acts as a shield, and deflects any projectile from any angle, with the exception of [[Final Smash|Final Smashes]]. It can also be used to damage enemies in close proximity to the user when activated.
+In the original ''Super Smash Bros. ''and ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', if this shield deflects too many projectiles in one use, or if its user attempts to reflect a projectile of sufficient power (such as a constantly reflected Red or Green Shell), it will shatter like a normal shield, and leave the user stunned. In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|''Brawl'']]'' ''and ''3DS/Wii U'', the Reflector does not shatter. Rather, it simply ceases reflecting projectiles, and the user takes the full damage of the attack.
-==Fox McCloud==
-Fox's Reflector creates a blue hexagonal shield around himself. Fox can keep the Reflector active for as long as he wants, and using it in midair slows his falling speed. This works by reducing his air speed and resetting his downwards acceleration. The Reflector multiplies a projectile's damage and knockback by 1.5 when reflected. If the projectile is reflected several times, it may break, similar to a shield breaking. The Reflector is often used for shine spikes, which involve using the Reflector's damaging properties to knock recovering enemies downwards. It is also extremely useful against bosses, considering most of their attacks are projectiles.
+== Fox McCloud ==
+Fox's Reflector creates a blue hexagonal shield around himself. Fox can keep the Reflector active for as long as he wants, and using it in midair slows his falling speed. This works by reducing his airspeed and resetting his downwards acceleration. The Reflector multiplies a projectile's damage and knockback by 1.5 when reflected. If the projectile is reflected several times, it may break, similar to a shield breaking. The Reflector is often used for spikes, which involve using the Reflector's damaging properties to knock recovering enemies downwards. It is also extremely useful against bosses, considering most of their attacks are projectiles.
 In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', the Reflector caused a sound effect identical to the sound effect used for picking up [[item]]s. Because of this, Fox made a different sound when he grabbed items. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', the Reflector's sound effect was changed.
-While in the reflector, Fox's [[falling speed]] is altered: Fox falls and accelerates more slowly. In ''Brawl'', Fox can effectively hover in the air by repeatedly using it. The slowed down falling speed, mixed with the damaging aspect of the Reflector, can prevent Fox being juggled. However, shine-spiking in ''Brawl'' is much less useful, due to a combination of the Reflector's damage affected knockback, higher floatiness, and longer recoveries.
+While in the reflector, Fox's [[falling speed]] is altered: Fox falls and accelerates more slowly. In ''Brawl'', Fox can effectively hover in the air by repeatedly using it. The slowed down falling speed, mixed with the damaging aspect of the Reflector, can prevent Fox from being juggled. However, using the Reflector for spikes in ''Brawl'' is much less useful, due to a combination of the Reflector's damage affected knockback, higher floatiness, and longer recoveries.
 <gallery>
 Reflector SSB.png|The Reflector, when used by [[Fox (SSB)|Fox]] in ''Super Smash Bros.''
-Fox Reflector SSBM.jpg|The Reflector, when used by [[Fox (SSBM)|Fox]] in ''Melee''.
+Fox Reflector SSBM.jpg|The Reflector, when used by [[Fox (SSBM)|Fox]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.
-Fox_Reflector.jpg|The Reflector, when used by [[Fox (SSBB)|Fox]] in ''Brawl''.
+Fox_Reflector.jpg|The Reflector, when used by [[Fox (SSBB)|Fox]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.
 </gallery>
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 ===Glitch===
-There is also a glitch that causes some visible effects to disappear, by using his reflector. It has been confirmed to work in Pictochat, Pokémon Stadium (1), Brinstar, and Custom Stages. By activating the reflector on the right edge of Pictochat and being pushed to the right will cause the reflector to change quicker, until a purple outline appears. Hold the Reflector for several minutes after and slowly, "special" effects will no longer be visible. Fox can now be pushed away from the edge. This will end with invisible shields and some Final Smashes will look a bit different, PK Starstorm has been confirmed. The hanging bush that comes up in Pokémon Stadium on the Grass stage has the same shape as the edge on Pictochat, and the glitch will activate and perform similarly. The most difficult location to do the glitch is at Brinstar because it is done on the upper right platform after breaking the connection and the lava will cancel out the glitch. In fact, any attack the disturbs the Reflector will reset the effects, and even if the effects are not visible they are still there and can do damage if it is an attack.
+There is also a glitch that causes some visible effects to disappear, by using his reflector. It has been confirmed to work in Pictochat, Pokémon Stadium (1), Brinstar, and Custom Stages. By activating the reflector on the right edge of Pictochat and being pushed to the right will cause the reflector to change quicker until a purple outline appears. Hold the Reflector for several minutes after and slowly, "special" effects will no longer be visible. Fox can now be pushed away from the edge. This will end with invisible shields and some Final Smashes will look a bit different, PK Starstorm has been confirmed. The hanging bush that comes up in Pokémon Stadium on the Grass stage has the same shape as the edge on Pictochat, and the glitch will activate and perform similarly. The most difficult location to do the glitch is at Brinstar because it is done on the upper right platform after breaking the connection and the lava will cancel out the glitch. In fact, any attack the disturbs the Reflector will reset the effects, and even if the effects are not visible they are still there and can do damage if it is an attack.
 ===Custom Variations===
 ====Big Reflector====
-'''Big Reflector''' is one of Fox's Down Special Moves that can be used through [[Custom Moves|customization]]. Big Reflector is a larger reflective shield that doesn't power up reflected projectiles.
+'''Big Reflector''' is one of [[Fox]]'s [[Down Special]] Moves that can be used via [[Custom Moves|customization]]. Big Reflector is a larger reflective shield that doesn't power up reflected projectiles.
+''Strengths''
+* Can push opponents away
+* Larger refelecting hitbox
+* Useful for gimps
+''Weaknesses''
+* Doesn't power up reflected projectiles
+* Weaker reflection multiplier (being '''1.2 '''instead of '''1.5)'''
+* Doesn't deal damage up-close
+* Can't be used for combos
 ====Amplifying Reflector====
-'''Amplifying Reflector''' is one of Fox's Down Special Moves that can be used via [[Custom Moves|customization]]. This reflector sends projectiles back with twice the speed and power, but it takes longer to activate.
+'''Amplifying Reflector''' is one of [[Fox]]'s [[Down Special]] Moves that can be used via [[Custom Moves|customization]]. This reflector sends projectiles back with twice the speed and power, but it takes longer to activate.
+''Strengths''
+* Deals more reflecting damage
+* Reflected projectiles travel faster
+W''eaknesses''
+* Takes longer to activate
+* Causes Fox to fall faster making this move useless off-stage
+* Doesn't deal damage up-close
+* Can't be used for combos
 <gallery>
 FoxDownSpecial2.png|Fox using Big Reflector.
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 {{Fox Custom Special Moves}}
 ==Falco Lombardi==
-In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Falco's Reflector is identical to Fox's, although it sends opponents upwards when used as an attack. Because of this, Falco cannot [[waveshine]] combo, unlike Fox. He can, however, juggle and [[Star KO]] with it.
+In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Falco's Reflector is identical to Fox's, although it sends opponents upwards when used as an attack. Because of this, Falco cannot [[waveshine]] combo, unlike Fox. He can, however, juggle and [[Star KO]] with it. The actual reflector deals '''8%''' damage and reflected projectiles deal 1.5x its damage
-In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Falco uses his Reflector by kicking it away from him when it is activated, returning as if magnetized. Not only does this serve as a Reflector, but also as a quick surprising hit. If timed correctly, it will make the opponent it hits trip. This is considered a Reflector that is a projectile, and it travels through enemies unhindered. Because Falco kicks it, he cannot hold it in place. This means that when playing as Falco, the player must have good timing to reflect projectiles. When the Reflector comes back to Falco, it can also reflect any projectiles back at any angle at the last second. Unlike Fox's, Falco's reflector will not reduce his falling speed. Falco is also exposed from behind.
+In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Falco uses his Reflector by kicking it away from him when it is activated, returning as if magnetized, dealing '''6%''' damage. The change grants Falco better reach with his Reflector, and can also serve as a quick surprising hit. Reflector has a 40% chance of tripping opponents, which can be used to set up combos. Reflector is considered a projectile, and it travels through enemies unhindered. Because Falco kicks it, he cannot hold it in place. This means that when playing as Falco, the player must have good timing to reflect projectiles. It should be noted that the Reflector remains active until it returns to Falco's belt, making the move virtually impossible to interrupt with projectiles, and allowing Falco to reflect projectiles from all sides when the Reflector is close to his body.
+In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'', Falco's Reflector comes out much faster and ends faster than in ''Brawl'', making it a more viable option for relieving pressure. However, the actual Reflector deals '''5%''' damage, has a much lower chance of tripping (now being 25%), and has a much weaker reflecting multiplier (1.2x the damage of the projectile). In addition, once Falco grabs the Reflector the window for reflecting ends, granting Falco a much more shorter window for reflecting, making timing even more crucial than in ''Brawl''.
 <gallery>
-Falco Reflector SSBM.jpg|The Reflector, when used by [[Falco (SSBM)|Falco]] in ''Melee''.
+Falco Reflector SSBM.jpg|The Reflector, when used by [[Falco (SSBM)|Falco]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.
-Falco_Reflector.jpg|The Reflector, when used by [[Falco (SSBB)|Falco]] in ''Brawl''.
+Falco_Reflector.jpg|The Reflector, when used by [[Falco (SSBB)|Falco]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.
 Falco_Reflector_SSB4.jpg|[[Falco (SSBWU/3DS)|Falco]]'s Reflector in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''.
 Falco_Reflector_SSBWU.png|The Reflector in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
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 ===Custom Variations===
 ====Accele-Reflector====
-'''Accele-Reflector''' is one of Falco's Down Special Moves that can be used through [[Custom Moves|customization]]. Falco only reflects projectiles when moving forward, but sends them back stronger than normal.
+'''Accele-Reflector''' is one of [[Falco]]'s [[Down Special]] Moves that can be used through [[Custom Moves|customization]]. Only reflects projectiles when moving forward, but sends them back stronger than normal.
+''Strengths''
+* Refelected projectiles deal more damage
+* Can be used to rack up damage on opponents
+* The Reflector travels faster
+''Weaknesses''
+* The Reflector itself deals less damage
+* Only reflects projectiles when moving forward
+* The Reflector won't travel as far
 ====Reflector Void====
-'''Reflector Void''' is one of Falco's Down Special Moves that can be used via [[Custom Moves|customization]]. This reflector destroys shots rather than reflecting them. The reflector itself does more damage.
+'''Reflector Void''' is one of [[Falco]]'s [[Down Special]] Moves that can be used via [[Custom Moves|customization]]. The Reflector destroys shots rather than reflecting them. The reflector itself deals more damage.
+''Strengths''
+* Destroys projectiles (even the rapid ones)
+* The Reflector itself deals more damage
+* The Reflector travels a bit further
+''Weaknesses''
+* Won't reflect projectiles
+* Has longer ending lag leaving the user exposed to enemy attacks
+* The Reflector travels slower
 <gallery>
 FalcoDownSpecial2.png|Falco using Accele-Reflector.
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 ==Wolf O'Donnell==
-Wolf's Reflector differs from Fox's and Falco's in appearance, resembling a pink, elliptical "cat's eye", as opposed to a blue hexagonal shape, and Wolf carries his reflecting device on his back instead of his belt. When deflecting projectiles, it reflects them at double their initial speed. The reflector is activated in one frame, and can be held for as long as desired. When used, the first few frames provide him with [[invincibility frames|invincibility]], followed by a "zap" that deals 3% damage, and a small amount of set [[knockback]] to any opponents touching it; the least knockback of all reflectors. If B is held, it will then function as a projectile deflector, but will also leave Wolf vulnerable to physical attacks; otherwise, it ceases after a short cooldown period. The initial frames of Wolf's Reflector can operate as a sort of [[counter]]: invincibility is used to avoid an attack, then the reflector damages the attacker. Unlike Fox's reflector, Wolf's reflector will not significantly reduce his falling speed.
+Wolf's Reflector differs from Fox's and Falco's in appearance, resembling a pink, elliptical "cat's eye", as opposed to a blue hexagonal shape, and Wolf carries his reflecting device on his back instead of his belt. When deflecting projectiles, it reflects them at double their initial speed. The reflector is activated in one frame and can be held for as long as desired. When used, the first few frames provide him with [[invincibility frames|invincibility]], followed by a "zap" that deals '''3%''' damage, and a small amount of set [[knockback]] to any opponents touching it; the least knockback of all reflectors. If the B button is held, it will then function as a projectile deflector, but will also leave Wolf vulnerable to physical attacks; otherwise, it ceases after a short cooldown period. The initial frames of Wolf's Reflector can operate as a sort of [[counter]]: invincibility is used to avoid an attack, then the reflector damages the attacker. Unlike Fox's reflector, Wolf's reflector will not significantly reduce his falling speed.
 A glitch will sometimes occur, causing the appearance of a smaller reflector field within the usual reflector field. This seems to be a graphical glitch, as it only impacts the animation of the reflector.
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 <gallery>
 Reflector Wolf (2) SSBB.jpg|Wolf "countering" the attack.
+Wolf's Reflector.jpg
 </gallery>
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 [[Category:Super Smash Bros. 3DS/Wii U]]
 [[Category:Reflectors]]
+[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]