xSSBC_Bowser_Stock.pngBowser(クッパ, Koopa) is the supreme ruler of the Koopa Troop and known better as the King of the Koopas. As the main antagonist of xSSBC_Mario_Stock.pngMario, he pulls all kinds of tricks since his debut to ensurexSSBC_Peach_Stock.pngPrincess Peach is his and his alone, whether it's by his strength and fire breathing abilities, or all sorts of machinery. In this game, he relies on his brute strength to power through the competition above all else.
Bowser expels a stream of fire from his mouth that decreases over time for as long as you hold the button. In this game, this pushes out the opponent more than it does officially, along with expiring quicker, which makes this a relatively niche option for range, unlike it's official counterpart. That being said, it's not completely disregarded for this purpose, and can be used to close the gap.
Koopa Klaw
6B. (Side Special)
6B. (Side Special)
Type
Placement
Version
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-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Bowser throws his arm forward in an attempt to grab the opponent. If it succeeds, he holds you in place for a short moment. Opponents can mash out of it. Has a pummel (a quick bite attack), a forward throw and a back throw that can be used. If opponents are too far away, this turns into a simple claw slash that has potential to KO. This move is also relatively niche in Bowser's toolkit, as many would opt for his reliable strength and KO ability rather than a command grab that has seen better days.
Whirling Fortress
8B. (Up Special)
8B. (Up Special)
Type
Placement
Version
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-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Withdraws into his shell and spirals rapidly. This hits multiple times both grounded in midair. More reliable on the ground than it is midair.
Bowser Bomb
2B. (Down Special)
2B. (Down Special)
Type
Placement
Version
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-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
A ground pound manoeuvre. Bowser leaps in the air horns first before slamming back down to the ground. This move has impressive KO power and skips the leap portion midair as you're already in the air before you fall. Perhaps the most useful of the four specials other than Whirling Fortress for recovery, and generally the most used special move of the four.
Final Smash
Final Smash:
Giga Bowser
5B. (Full Meter)
5B. (Full Meter)
Type
Placement
Version
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-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Bowser transforms into Giga Bowser, increasing in size and his stats changing drastically. He's not very scary in this game due to having the same base sprite and attacks but even stronger than before, but while he lacks in style he makes up for in making pure chaos and stacking results perfectly in your favour.