Capsule

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Description
Capsule


First Appearance:	Super Smash Bros. (1999)
Last Appearance:	Super Smash Bros. Brawl (as an item)

Capsules (and Orbs) are special items found in the Mario Party series, from Mario Party 5 onwards. Players receive Capsules (or Orbs) from either a Capsule Dispenser or an Orb Shop. They can either be used on the playable character (which may cost coins) or be placed on a space. Once placed on a space, the effect of the Capsule (or Orb) effects any player that lands on that space. They can be placed up to ten spaces ahead of the player in Mario Party 5, and up to five spaces in front of or behind the player in Mario Party 6 and Mario Party 7. However, in Mario Party 8, they are replaced by Candy. Hexes are similar to them.

Mario throwing a capsule at Donkey Kong.

Additionally, capsules are pink and white pill-shaped containers in all three games of the Super Smash Bros. series. They are light, and are easily carried and thrown by all the game's characters. A capsule contains one item. Size doesn't seem to matter, as all sizes of objects, from baseball bats to hammers can be found within them. Alternatively, there is a 12.5% chance (1 in 8) that the capsule will explode when contact with the ground or another character is made, causing damage comparable to that of a Bob-omb. It is possible, though likely a coincidence that these capsules are a reference to Dragonball Z, where similar capsules that contain almost anything were frequently used.

[edit] Trophy Imformation from the Super Smash Bros. series

Type	Image	Description
Melee		These small containers contain items that fly out when the Capsules break. Capsules will explode roughly 12.5% of the time, so deciding where to break them can be quite a strategic decision; sometimes it's better to throw them rather than attacking them directly. Explosive Capsules pack a tremendous punch.
Brawl	Image Needed	A small item filled with...items. Break it open to get what's inside. However, there's a 12.5 percent chance that a capsule will contain explosives, so it's important to think about where you're throwing the capsule to break it open. You won't find crates or barrels in capsules, but you may find capsules within barrels and crates.