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'''Ness''' is a 13 year old boy from [[Onett]], who first appeared in the game ''[[wikibound:EarthBound|EarthBound]]'' (''Mother 2'' in Japan). Although just a normal boy, he ended up on a wild adventure to rescue his country, [[wikibound:Eagleland|Eagleland]], and eventually the whole world, from [[wikibound:Giygas|Giygas]]'s alien army. He also developed psychic powers during the course of the game. Ness is often pictured with a baseball bat, which is the first weapon acquired in ''EarthBound''. He has been linked to [[Mario]] through the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. Throughout the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], Ness was voiced by [[wikipedia:Makiko_%C5%8Cmoto|Makiko Ōmoto]], who also voices [[Kirby]]. Ness's name is an anagram of "SNES", the shorthand term for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]], on which ''EarthBound'' was released (however, it is also like "NES" as in the [[Nintendo  Entertainment System]]).
'''Ness''' is a 13 year old boy from [[Onett]], who first appeared in the game ''[[wikibound:EarthBound|EarthBound]]'' (''Mother 2'' in Japan). Starting off as a normal young boy, Ness ends up on a journey to save the world from [[wikibound:Giygas|Giygas]]'s alien army. He also develops psychic powers, known as [[wikibound:PSI|PSI]], during the course of the game. Ness is often pictured with a baseball bat, which is the first weapon acquired in ''EarthBound''. He has been linked to [[Mario]] through the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. Throughout the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], Ness was voiced by [[wikipedia:Makiko Ōmoto|Makiko Ōmoto]], who also voices [[Kirby]]. Ness's name is an anagram of "SNES", the shorthand term for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]], on which ''EarthBound'' was released (however, it is also like "NES" as in the [[Nintendo  Entertainment System]]).


==History==
==History==
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===''Super Smash Bros.''===
===''Super Smash Bros.''===
{{main|SmashWiki:Ness (SSB)}}
{{main|SmashWiki:Ness (SSB)}}
Ness's first [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]] appearance is in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', where he must be unlocked to become playable. To unlock him, the player has to beat 1-P Mode on Normal Difficulty with three lives, without continuing, as any character. The player then must defeat Ness in order to unlock him. His powers are based on his PK ('''P'''sycho'''k'''inesis) moves from ''EarthBound''. None of Ness's attacks from ''Super Smash Bros.'' were his in ''Earthbound'', but those of his supposed girlfriend, Paula Polestar (however, Paula's Trophy in ''Melee'' stated that she may have taught Ness the techniques after the events of the game).
Ness's first [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]] appearance is in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', where he must be unlocked to become playable. To unlock him, the player has to beat 1-P Mode on Normal difficulty with three lives, without continuing, as any character. The player then must defeat Ness in order to unlock him.
 
Ness's special moves are based upon some of the various PK ('''P'''sycho'''k'''inesis) moves from ''EarthBound''. His neutral special is [[PK Fire]], which sends out a bolt of lightning that creates a pillar of fire when it hits. His up special is [[PK Thunder]], which sends out lightning to attack; Ness can also strike himself with the move to attack. His down special is [[PSI Magnet]], which can absorb projectiles to recover damage. None of these moves could actually be learned by Ness in ''EarthBound''; they are instead those of his supposed girlfriend, [[wikibound:Paula|Paula]] (although her trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' suggests that she taught him these moves). In addition, Ness uses a [[wikibound:Yo-yo|yo-yo]] for his up and down smash attacks and a [[wikibound:Baseball bat|baseball bat]] for his side smash attack, both of which are equipment in ''EarthBound''.


===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''===
[[File:Ssbmness.jpg|thumb|right|120px|Ness in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]
[[File:Ssbmness.jpg|thumb|right|120px|Ness in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]
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{{main|SmashWiki:Ness (SSBM)}}
Ness returns in the game's sequel, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. Here, he is a default character at the beginning of the game. Originally, Ness was to be replaced by [[Lucas]], the main protagonist of ''Mother 3''. However, ''Mother 3'' turned out to be delayed until after ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' was released. As such, Ness was kept in to avoid confusion. He adds a new attack to his arsenal, [[#PK Flash|PK Flash]], which is one of his original ''EarthBound'' attacks. This replaced [[#PK Fire|PK Fire]] as his standard special move, and PK Fire was moved to a side special. Ness also has one of the most useful smash hits, which involves his baseball bat.
Ness returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. Here, he is a default character at the beginning of the game. Originally, Ness was to be replaced by [[Lucas]], the main protagonist of ''[[wikibound:Mother 3|Mother 3]]''. However, ''Mother 3'' turned out to be delayed until after ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' was released. As such, Ness was kept in to avoid confusion.
 
Ness is given a new neutral special attack, [[PK Flash]], which is one of his original ''EarthBound'' attacks and lets him release a ball of energy that can be charged as it rises and lowers to eventually explode. This replaces PK Fire as his standard special move, instead making it his side special move.


===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
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[[File:BrawlNess.jpg|thumb|100px|Artwork from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
[[File:BrawlNess.jpg|thumb|100px|Artwork from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
Ness also appears in the third game of the series, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', where he returns to the status of a hidden character. He is unlocked if the player plays five matches in Brawl or reflects 10 projectiles. Another option is to simply recruit Ness in the player's party in The Subspace Emissary. When any of these requirements are met, the player will battle Ness, and if the player wins, Ness becomes a playable character. Ness' moveset is exactly the same as it was in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. However, he shares his [[Final Smash]] with Lucas - [[#Final Smash: PK Starstorm|PK Starstorm]]. Overall, Ness is a rather difficult character to use, but can be very helpful once mastered.
Ness returns again in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', and is once again one of the hidden characters. He is unlocked if the player plays five Brawl matches, reflects 10 projectiles, or by recruiting Ness as a member of the party in The Subspace Emissary. When any of these requirements are met, the player will battle Ness, and by winning Ness becomes a playable character.
 
Ness's moveset is exactly the same as it is in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. He is given a [[Final Smash]] which is shared with [[Lucas]]: [[PK Starstorm]], which sends meteors raining down on the stage to damage opponents. In ''EarthBound'', this move could only be learned by [[wikibound:Poo|Poo]], though like with Paula's trophy in the previous game Ness's Final Smash trophy suggests that he learned this move from Poo.


====The Subspace Emissary====
====The Subspace Emissary====
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Near the end of the game, [[Tabuu]] turns all characters into trophies. Meanwhile, Luigi and Ness are both turned back to life. This is because the badges that King Dedede put on them had the power to turn trophies back into living creatues but this didn't happen until a long time later. Ness and Luigi revive King Dedede (who is overjoyed that his plan worked out), and they go out together into Subspace itself where they turn [[Mario]], [[Donkey Kong]], [[Samus Aran|Samus]], [[Fox McCloud|Fox]], [[Pikachu]], [[Captain Falcon]], [[Marth]], [[Mr. Game & Watch]], [[Falco Lombardi|Falco]], [[Pit]], [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]], Lucas, [[Diddy Kong]], the [[Pokémon Trainer]], and [[Ike]] back into living creatures. Ness and Luigi also witness King Dedede's battle with [[Bowser]] and convince Wario about the truth of the situation. All trophies (including [[Kirby]] and the ones he rescued) then endure [[the Great Maze]] and fight Tabuu.
Near the end of the game, [[Tabuu]] turns all characters into trophies. Meanwhile, Luigi and Ness are both turned back to life. This is because the badges that King Dedede put on them had the power to turn trophies back into living creatues but this didn't happen until a long time later. Ness and Luigi revive King Dedede (who is overjoyed that his plan worked out), and they go out together into Subspace itself where they turn [[Mario]], [[Donkey Kong]], [[Samus Aran|Samus]], [[Fox McCloud|Fox]], [[Pikachu]], [[Captain Falcon]], [[Marth]], [[Mr. Game & Watch]], [[Falco Lombardi|Falco]], [[Pit]], [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]], Lucas, [[Diddy Kong]], the [[Pokémon Trainer]], and [[Ike]] back into living creatures. Ness and Luigi also witness King Dedede's battle with [[Bowser]] and convince Wario about the truth of the situation. All trophies (including [[Kirby]] and the ones he rescued) then endure [[the Great Maze]] and fight Tabuu.
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===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''===
===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''===
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{{main|SmashWiki:Ness (SSB4)}}
Ness appears as an unlockable fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''. Most of his alternate special moves come from [[Lucas]]. He has a new voice set, but is still voiced by Makiko Ōmoto.
Ness appears as an unlockable fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''. He has a new voice set, but is still voiced by Makiko Ōmoto. In the Nintendo 3DS version, Ness is unlocked after either Classic Mode is completed twice or 10 matches are played, then by defeating Ness in a 1-stock match on the [[Magicant]] stage. In the Wii U version, Ness is a default character.


In the Nintendo 3DS version, Ness is unlocked after either Classic Mode is completed twice or 10 matches are played, then by defeating Ness in a 1-stock match on the [[Magicant]] stage. In the Wii U version, Ness is a default character.
Ness's base moveset is still unchanged, though half of his alternate special moves originate from [[Lucas]]'s variants of his special moves. In addition, PK Starstorm has been changed to be more concentrated rather than meteors falling across the stage.


==Special moves==
==Profiles and statistics==
===PK Fire===
===''Super Smash Bros.''===
[[File:Ness Brawl PK Fire.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Ness's '''PK Fire'''.]]
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*'''Website:''' ''Unlock the Earthbound hero by finishing the game on the Normal difficulty, with only three lives and without continuing. It's quite a feat, but the plucky little guy is worth it. His Psi attacks will drive the other players mad.''
'''PK Fire''' is an attack used by Ness in all four installments of the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. In the former, it is executed by pressing the B button alone. Once the foe is hit (or the ground is hit), it will burst into a miniature wild-fire, hurting anyone caught in it. When used in mid-air, Ness will fire it diagonally downward, instead of forward. It is best used as a rapid fire attack. In the latter, it was moved as Ness' Smash B move, and still had the same effect from the original. Not much has changed, except graphical improvement. Ness could never use PK Fire in ''EarthBound'', along with [[#PK Thunder|PK Thunder]], only Paula could. However, Paula's Trophy Bios hints that she probably taught Ness the attack.
*'''In-game description:''' ''Ness was a seemingly-average kid from Onett, but in truth, he was destined for much more.''<br>
 
:''When a strange meteorite landed near his hometown, the little boy with psychic powers set out to save the world.''<br>
===PK Flash===
:''Little has been said of Ness' character, and much remains hidden.''
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'''PK Flash''' was one of the new moves that Ness can use in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''. It replaced [[#PK Fire|PK Fire]] as the B Button attack in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', moving PK Fire to Smash B. Ness charges up a green flash of light (hence the name), and starts charging up. He can move the attack very slowly, at will. After the player charges it as much as they want, press the B Button again, and the light will explode, devastating anyone caught in it. Its power varies, depending on how much it was charged up. The attack is very hard to maneuver, as it is worthless to just use the attack without charging, and one hit will distract Ness, causing the attack to fail. PK Flash was actually a move that Ness could use in ''EarthBound'', acting as the only one of Ness' ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' attacks that he could use in ''EarthBound''. Ness will be put into a helpless state if he uses this move in mid-air.
 
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', this is the only special move that [[Lucas]] doesn't have the same as Ness, it is instead replaced by [[Lucas#PK Freeze|PK Freeze]]. PK Freeze also returns in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U'' as one of Ness' custom special moves.


===PK Thunder===
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[[File:PK Thunder Ness.jpg|thumb|200px|Ness's '''PK Thunder'''.]]
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'''PK Thunder''' is an attack that Ness can use in all the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' games. It is his Up B move in all of the games, and is a guidance attack, as well as a recovery attack. Once executed, Ness will shoot out a blast of electricity, which he will then guide across the field. Best used when far away, it can be used to hit foes from a distance, without the risk of getting attacked. Although it lasts long, it does have an extent to how far it can go. As for the recovery side, it can be used to hit Ness, and launch him really high up into the air, allowing him to get back to the field (if he jumps high enough). Luckily, the attack will not harm Ness, but he doesn't jump as high in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Ness will be put into a helpless state if he uses this move in mid-air.
 
The attack is hard to control, and it stops whenever it hits an opponent or a wall. Also, if Ness hits any opponents after hitting himself with PK Thunder, the attack will do heavy damage with just one hit and send them flying.
 
===PSI Magnet===
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'''PSI Magnet''' is one of the attacks that Ness can use in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. The attack can be done by pressing Down + Special move button. It is one of the few attacks that "absorb" attacks, rather than deflect them. Once used, any energy-matter projectiles that hit Ness (in contrast to objects, such as items that are thrown) are absorbed, and Ness is healed.
 
The move works similar to [[Fox McCloud|Fox]]'s [[Fox McCloud#Reflector|Reflector]], but it doesn't repel projectiles, and the PSI Magnet can only absorb energy-based projectiles. This means that solid projectiles like [[Bob-omb]]s can't be absorbed by the move.
 
On a side note, while the attack can't hurt opponents, it can push them back a bit in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
 
===PK Starstorm===
[[File:PK Starstorm Ness.jpg|thumb|200px|Ness's '''PK Starstorm'''.]]
{{main|SmashWiki:PK Starstorm}}
'''PK Starstorm''' is a [[Final Smash]] that [[Lucas]] and Ness are able to use in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. When the [[Smash Ball]] is broken open by one of the boys, he will start to glow, as the screen grows darker. They then charge up for a massive attack, and then releases all the stored energy into the sky. Once this is done, massive PSI Comets start smashing onto the ground from the sky, causing a massive amount of damage when it hits a player. However, more comets appear the longer the attack lasts for, which can cause other players to get hit a lot easier. Because the attack is from the skies, the comets hit all over the stage, so dodging it is no easy task. PK Starstorm has a much better chance of hitting the opposing players when used on smaller stages, and is less handy on larger stages, with the largest stage being, ironically, [[New Pork City]]. But, PK Starstorm is not entirely useless on large stages. When used by Lucas, the comets come straight down; however, when used by Ness, the comets come at an angle.
 
PK Starstorm returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'', once again as Ness' Final Smash, but its type has changed from Stage-Wide to Directional, making it the only returning Final Smash to change types. The stars have a short horizontal range and runs vertically across the stage, but can be controlled by the player.
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==Profiles and statistics==
===Profile information from ''Super Smash Bros.''===
[[File:NessSSB.PNG|thumb|left]]
''Ness was a seemingly-average kid from Onett, but in truth, he was destined for much more. When a strange meteorite landed near his hometown, the little boy with psychic powers set out to save the world. Little has been said of Ness' character, and much remains hidden.''
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===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''===
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|'''SNES''' EarthBound<br>'''N64''' [[Super Smash Bros.]]
|'''SNES''' EarthBound<br>'''N64''' [[Super Smash Bros.]]
|align=left|An average boy whose life changed when he found a meteor and an alien on a nearby mountain. The alien warned him of a future threat, and adventure ensued. He can use psychic energy known as PSI and also wields a bat and yo-yo. This brave youth gives his all to defeat the evil Giygas.
|align=left|An average boy whose life changed when he found a meteor and an alien on a nearby mountain. The alien warned him of a future threat, and adventure ensued. He can use psychic energy known as PSI and also wields a bat and yo-yo. This brave youth gives his all to defeat the evil Giygas.
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|'''Wii''' [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
|align=left|Ness as he calls down a host of damage-dealing stars in his Final Smash. Everyone on the screen must dodge like crazy to avoid getting hurt, but that's no easy task. This attack appeared in the Mother series, but it was Poo, not Ness, who wielded it. Perhaps Poo taught Ness the secret of the attack for use in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
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===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''===
===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''===
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!rowspan=2|Ness
|rowspan=2|[[File:NessTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|bgcolor=#FF4433|''N/A''
|bgcolor=#FF4433 align=left|'''NA:''' ''Hailing from Onett, a small town in Eagleland, this young boy's ordinary looks hide his psychic powers. Ness fought against the evil Giygas in EarthBound, and in Smash Bros. he unleashes some of the same PSI moves. Watch out for PK Thunder, a guided attack that can also launch Ness like a rocket!''<br>
'''PAL:''' ''From Onett in Eageland comes this young lad. He may not look like much, but he has powerful psychic abilities, and they really come in handy in EarthBound. They come in handy in this game, too. Did you know you can control his PK Thunder bolt? Aim it at Ness himself to send him flying, absolutely clobbering anyone in his path!''
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|bgcolor=lightblue|'''SNES''' EarthBound (06/1995)
|bgcolor=lightblue align=left|''Hailing from Onett, a small town in Eagleland, this young boy sports ordinary looks that hide his psychic powers. Ness fought against the evil Giygas in EarthBound, and in Smash Bros. he unleashes some of the same PSI moves. Watch out for PK Thunder, a guided attack that can also launch Ness like a rocket!''
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|[[Ness]]
!rowspan=2|Ness (Alt.)
|[[File:NessTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|[[File:NessAllStarTrophy3DS.png|100px]]<br>(3DS)
|align=left|Hailing from Onett, a small town in Eagleland, this young boy's ordinary looks hide his psychic powers. Ness fought against the evil Giygas in EarthBound, and in Smash Bros. he unleashes some of the same PSI moves. Watch out for PK Thunder, a guided attack that can also launch Ness like a rocket!
|bgcolor=#FF4433|''N/A''
|Clear Classic Mode with Ness
|bgcolor=#FF4433 align=left|'''NA:''' ''Ness may have psychic powers, but that doesn't mean he shies away from getting physical. His side smash packs a real punch if you hit enemies with the end of his bat, and it can even deflect projectiles! His up and down smashes also have a lot of range—Ness can land his strikes with ease!''<br>
'''PAL:''' ''Ness may have psychic powers, but that doesn't mean he shies away from getting physical. His side smash packs a real punch if you hit enemies with the end of his bat, and it can even reflect projectiles! His up and down smashes have a lot of range, meaning when you play as Ness, it's always easy to land hits on your foes!''
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|Ness (Alt.)
|[[File:Ness(alt)TrophyWiiU.png|100px]]<br>(Wii U)
|[[File:NessAllStarTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|bgcolor=lightblue|'''SNES''' EarthBound (06/1995)
|align=left|Ness may have psychic powers, but that doesn't mean he shies away from getting physical. His side smash packs a real punch if you hit enemies with the end of his bat, and it can even deflect projectiles! His up and down smashes also have a lot of range—Ness can land his strikes with ease!
|bgcolor=lightblue align=left|''Ness may have psychic powers, but that doesn't mean he shies away from getting physical. His side smash packs a real punch if you hit enemies with the end of his bat, and it can even deflect projectiles! His up and down smashes also have a lot of range&ndash;try giving them a spin!''
|Clear All-Star Mode with Ness
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<small>Red indicates exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS version.<br>
Blue indicates exclusive to the Wii U version.</small>
====Palutena's Guidance====
====Palutena's Guidance====
*'''[[Pit]]''': I'm picking up on some weird kind of energy here.
*'''[[Pit]]''': I'm picking up on some weird kind of energy here.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*Ness and [[Lucas]]'s victory theme is the title theme for the first ''Mother'' game in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. In the first two games, it is based off the "8 Melodies" theme from ''EarthBound''.
*Ness and [[Lucas]]'s victory theme is the title theme for the first ''Mother'' game in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. In the first two games, it is based off the "8 Melodies" theme from ''EarthBound''.
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Not to be confused with Nintendo Entertainment System.
“Okay!”
—Ness, Super Smash Bros.

Ness is a 13 year old boy from Onett, who first appeared in the game EarthBound (Mother 2 in Japan). Starting off as a normal young boy, Ness ends up on a journey to save the world from Giygas's alien army. He also develops psychic powers, known as PSI, during the course of the game. Ness is often pictured with a baseball bat, which is the first weapon acquired in EarthBound. He has been linked to Mario through the Super Smash Bros. series. Throughout the Super Smash Bros. series, Ness was voiced by Makiko Ōmoto, who also voices Kirby. Ness's name is an anagram of "SNES", the shorthand term for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, on which EarthBound was released (however, it is also like "NES" as in the Nintendo Entertainment System).

History

Ness in Super Smash Bros..

Super Smash Bros.

Main article: SmashWiki:Ness (SSB)

Ness's first Mario series appearance is in Super Smash Bros., where he must be unlocked to become playable. To unlock him, the player has to beat 1-P Mode on Normal difficulty with three lives, without continuing, as any character. The player then must defeat Ness in order to unlock him.

Ness's special moves are based upon some of the various PK (Psychokinesis) moves from EarthBound. His neutral special is PK Fire, which sends out a bolt of lightning that creates a pillar of fire when it hits. His up special is PK Thunder, which sends out lightning to attack; Ness can also strike himself with the move to attack. His down special is PSI Magnet, which can absorb projectiles to recover damage. None of these moves could actually be learned by Ness in EarthBound; they are instead those of his supposed girlfriend, Paula (although her trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee suggests that she taught him these moves). In addition, Ness uses a yo-yo for his up and down smash attacks and a baseball bat for his side smash attack, both of which are equipment in EarthBound.

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Artwork of Ness from Super Smash Bros. Melee
Ness in Super Smash Bros. Melee.
Main article: SmashWiki:Ness (SSBM)

Ness returns in Super Smash Bros. Melee. Here, he is a default character at the beginning of the game. Originally, Ness was to be replaced by Lucas, the main protagonist of Mother 3. However, Mother 3 turned out to be delayed until after Super Smash Bros. Melee was released. As such, Ness was kept in to avoid confusion.

Ness is given a new neutral special attack, PK Flash, which is one of his original EarthBound attacks and lets him release a ball of energy that can be charged as it rises and lowers to eventually explode. This replaces PK Fire as his standard special move, instead making it his side special move.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Main article: SmashWiki:Ness (SSBB)
Ness
File:BrawlNess.jpg
Artwork from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Ness returns again in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and is once again one of the hidden characters. He is unlocked if the player plays five Brawl matches, reflects 10 projectiles, or by recruiting Ness as a member of the party in The Subspace Emissary. When any of these requirements are met, the player will battle Ness, and by winning Ness becomes a playable character.

Ness's moveset is exactly the same as it is in Super Smash Bros. Melee. He is given a Final Smash which is shared with Lucas: PK Starstorm, which sends meteors raining down on the stage to damage opponents. In EarthBound, this move could only be learned by Poo, though like with Paula's trophy in the previous game Ness's Final Smash trophy suggests that he learned this move from Poo.

The Subspace Emissary

Ness' snapshot in the Subspace Emissary.

When Lucas is attacked by The Pig King Statue at the Ruined Zoo, Ness arrives and uses PK Flash on it to save Lucas. The statue explodes, revealing Porky in his Spider Mech. Lucas and Ness then both fight Porky and defeat him. However, after his defeat, Wario, with his Dark Cannon, comes and attempts to shoot Ness several times. Ness avoids all the shots so Wario decides to aim for Lucas. Wario shoots an arrow out of the gun and it flies straight at Lucas - Ness however jumps in front of the arrow to save Lucas, and ends up becoming a trophy. Wario grabs the trophy and starts laughing while Lucas runs away terrified.

Wario later travels in his Cargo with the princess trophy (the one that wasn't rescued at Midair Stadium) and the Ness trophy. After finding the Luigi trophy, he decides to take it. However, King Dedede steals the Cargo and drives off with all three trophies, as Dedede had been using Luigi to distract Wario. Later, at King Dedede's Castle, Dedede puts a timed Badge on the Ness trophy, along with the other two trophies. Dedede ends up becoming a trophy not long after, and the princess was captured by the Subspace Army again. Later, the Ness, King Dedede and Luigi trophies end up in Subspace.

Luigi and Ness get revived by Dedede's badges.

Near the end of the game, Tabuu turns all characters into trophies. Meanwhile, Luigi and Ness are both turned back to life. This is because the badges that King Dedede put on them had the power to turn trophies back into living creatues but this didn't happen until a long time later. Ness and Luigi revive King Dedede (who is overjoyed that his plan worked out), and they go out together into Subspace itself where they turn Mario, Donkey Kong, Samus, Fox, Pikachu, Captain Falcon, Marth, Mr. Game & Watch, Falco, Pit, Olimar, Lucas, Diddy Kong, the Pokémon Trainer, and Ike back into living creatures. Ness and Luigi also witness King Dedede's battle with Bowser and convince Wario about the truth of the situation. All trophies (including Kirby and the ones he rescued) then endure the Great Maze and fight Tabuu.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

Main article: SmashWiki:Ness (SSB4)

Ness appears as an unlockable fighter in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. He has a new voice set, but is still voiced by Makiko Ōmoto. In the Nintendo 3DS version, Ness is unlocked after either Classic Mode is completed twice or 10 matches are played, then by defeating Ness in a 1-stock match on the Magicant stage. In the Wii U version, Ness is a default character.

Ness's base moveset is still unchanged, though half of his alternate special moves originate from Lucas's variants of his special moves. In addition, PK Starstorm has been changed to be more concentrated rather than meteors falling across the stage.

Profiles and statistics

Super Smash Bros.

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  • Website: Unlock the Earthbound hero by finishing the game on the Normal difficulty, with only three lives and without continuing. It's quite a feat, but the plucky little guy is worth it. His Psi attacks will drive the other players mad.
  • In-game description: Ness was a seemingly-average kid from Onett, but in truth, he was destined for much more.
When a strange meteorite landed near his hometown, the little boy with psychic powers set out to save the world.
Little has been said of Ness' character, and much remains hidden.
Works:
EarthBound (SNES)

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Trophies

# Name Image First Game / Move Description
25 Ness
(Classic) 		File:Trophy25.PNG EarthBound
06/95 		Ness is a young boy who's mastered the psychic power known as PSI. Ness was living a normal life in the suburbs of Onett until a meteor crashed into a nearby mountain and sent him on a wild adventure. Believing in the ultimate powers of wisdom, courage, and friendship, Ness proves that some heroes come in small packages.
26 Ness [Smash]
(Adventure) 		File:Trophy26.PNG B: PK Flash
Smash B: PK Fire 		The key to mastering Ness is controlling his unique midair jump, which makes up for what he lacks in speed. His PK Flash attack may seem weak at first glance, but it grows more powerful the longer you hold down the B Button. To do a lot of damage with PK Fire, try to burn your opponent as many times as possible.
27 Ness [Smash]
(All-Star) 		File:Trophy27.PNG Up & B: PK Thunder
Down & B: PSI Magnet 		Ness's mind is his best weapon. PK Thunder is a PSI missile weapon that can be guided using the Control Stick, and if Ness hits himself with it, he turns into a living missile capable of doing massive damage. This move can also be used for recovery. PSI Magnet turns energy missile attacks into health; try out certain Pokémon for stamina replenishment.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Trophies

# Name Image Appearance(s) Description
55 Ness BrawlTrophy055.png SNES EarthBound
N64 Super Smash Bros. 		An average boy whose life changed when he found a meteor and an alien on a nearby mountain. The alien warned him of a future threat, and adventure ensued. He can use psychic energy known as PSI and also wields a bat and yo-yo. This brave youth gives his all to defeat the evil Giygas.

Stickers

Image Game Effect
File:Ness Sticker.jpg EarthBound [PK] - Attack +33
Usable by: Ness, Lucas

Snake's codec

  • Colonel: That kid... Isn't that Ness?
  • Snake: Ness?
  • Colonel: He may look like a mere boy, but don't let that fool you. He has PSI abilities that defy all scientific explanation.
  • Snake: Just like Psycho Mantis...
  • Colonel: Exactly. He can use teleportation, levitation, pyrokinesis, and psychokinesis.
  • Snake: Yeah, but the question is, can he read minds?
  • Colonel: Not to my knowledge, no.
  • Snake: Good. Then I won't have to worry about him predicting my every move.
  • Colonel: Even if he had telepathic powers, I don't think he'd use them to mess with you like that. I hear he's a good kid.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

Trophies

Name Image Appears in
(Wii U version only) 		Description
Ness Ness trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U N/A NA: Hailing from Onett, a small town in Eagleland, this young boy's ordinary looks hide his psychic powers. Ness fought against the evil Giygas in EarthBound, and in Smash Bros. he unleashes some of the same PSI moves. Watch out for PK Thunder, a guided attack that can also launch Ness like a rocket!

PAL: From Onett in Eageland comes this young lad. He may not look like much, but he has powerful psychic abilities, and they really come in handy in EarthBound. They come in handy in this game, too. Did you know you can control his PK Thunder bolt? Aim it at Ness himself to send him flying, absolutely clobbering anyone in his path!

SNES EarthBound (06/1995) Hailing from Onett, a small town in Eagleland, this young boy sports ordinary looks that hide his psychic powers. Ness fought against the evil Giygas in EarthBound, and in Smash Bros. he unleashes some of the same PSI moves. Watch out for PK Thunder, a guided attack that can also launch Ness like a rocket!
Ness (Alt.) NessAllStarTrophy3DS.png
(3DS) 		N/A NA: Ness may have psychic powers, but that doesn't mean he shies away from getting physical. His side smash packs a real punch if you hit enemies with the end of his bat, and it can even deflect projectiles! His up and down smashes also have a lot of range—Ness can land his strikes with ease!

PAL: Ness may have psychic powers, but that doesn't mean he shies away from getting physical. His side smash packs a real punch if you hit enemies with the end of his bat, and it can even reflect projectiles! His up and down smashes have a lot of range, meaning when you play as Ness, it's always easy to land hits on your foes!

Ness trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
(Wii U) 		SNES EarthBound (06/1995) Ness may have psychic powers, but that doesn't mean he shies away from getting physical. His side smash packs a real punch if you hit enemies with the end of his bat, and it can even deflect projectiles! His up and down smashes also have a lot of range–try giving them a spin!

Red indicates exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS version.
Blue indicates exclusive to the Wii U version.

Palutena's Guidance

  • Pit: I'm picking up on some weird kind of energy here.
  • Palutena: What you feel is Ness's PSI.
  • Pit: What's PSI?
  • Palutena: It's a general term for supernatural abilities.
  • Pit: Supernatural?! Isn't that pretty unscientific?
  • Palutena: Said the angel to the goddess.
  • Pit: What are you getting at?
  • Palutena: Pit, we're having this conversation via telepathy. Meanwhile, the power of flight is a type of psychokinesis, and I see you from the heavens using clairvoyance. Finally, I call you back from the battlefield with something akin to teleportation.
  • Pit: And believe me, I truly appreciate all that...stuff...you do...with things...
  • Palutena: Anyway, if Ness tries to recover via PK Thunder and you reflect it, that will really ruin his day. Give it a try when you get a chance!

Name in other languages

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Trivia

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  • Ness and Lucas's victory theme is the title theme for the first Mother game in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. In the first two games, it is based off the "8 Melodies" theme from EarthBound.

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