Editing Samus

{{character infobox
|image=[[File:Samus SSBU.png|300px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|full_name=Samus Aran
|species=Human (augmented with Chozo and Metroid DNA)
|first_appearance=''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid (game)|Metroid}}'' (1986, {{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid (series)|''Metroid'' series}})<br>''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'' ([[List of games by date#1989|1989]], ''Super Mario''-related media)
|latest_appearance=''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime 4: Beyond}}'' (2025, ''Metroid'' series)<br>''[[Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]], ''Super Mario''-related media)
}}
{{quote|I'm resting up for [[List of Assist Trophies#Mother Brain|Mother Brain]].|Samus|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}
'''Samus Aran''', commonly referred to as simply '''Samus''', is an occasional crossover character in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] and the main protagonist of the ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid (series)|Metroid}}'' series. She is an intergalactic bounty hunter that was orphaned at a young age and raised by the avian {{iw|metroidwiki|Chozo}} race. They infused her with their own DNA so that she would tolerate their harsh planet, and trained her in combat so that she could use the {{iw|metroidwiki|Power Suit}}. After venturing out as a young woman, Samus briefly served as a member of the {{iw|metroidwiki|Galactic Federation}}, after which she decided to become a contracted bounty hunter.

The first ''Metroid'' game was developed by [[Nintendo Research & Development 1|Nintendo R&D1]], the studio that had developed ''[[Super Mario Land]]'' and the ''[[Wario Land (series)|Wario Land]]'' series. Samus was designed by [[Wario]]'s creator [[Hiroji Kiyotake]].<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20070829004933/http://games.ign.com/articles/815/815011p1.html|author=McLaughlin, Rus|date=August 24, 2007|title=Presents The History of Metroid|publisher=IGN|language=en|accessdate=June 20, 2024}}</ref> Comics involving Wario have occasionally made explicit references to Samus, potentially alluding to their shared studio history.
==History==
===Nintendo Comics System===
Although absent from the animated television series ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'', Samus does appear as a major character in the comic book adaptation of ''Captain N'' released under the Valiant [[Nintendo Comics System]].

===''Yoshi''===
Samus appears in the audience of the [[Shogakukan]] guidebook released for ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]'', on page 59. The book explains some aspects of [[Yoshi]]'s life and biology. The description implies Samus is a mutual friend of Yoshi, [[Mario]], and [[Luigi]].

===''Super Mario-kun''===
[[Super Mario-kun Volume 10|''Super Mario-kun'' Volume 10]] is an adaptation of ''[[Mario & Wario]]''. After [[Wario]]'s [[Bulldog]] is crashed into the ground by [[Yoshi]], he uses to wreckage to create his own version of Samus's Power Suit and takes on the title "[[Super Wariroido]]".

===''Mario vs. Wario: The Birthday Bash''===
[[File:MvWBB Samus Doll.jpg|100px|thumb|Samus Doll]]
In ''[[Mario vs. Wario: The Birthday Bash]]'', Samus makes a cameo appearance in the form of the [[Samus Doll]], a central element to the story. When both [[Mario]] and [[Wario]] are considering what to get [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] for her birthday, they remember her thinking the doll was cute when passing by the toy store on the way to the park. However, both of them are told someone with "a big, black mustache" bought the last doll and try to sabotage each other, though in the end [[Luigi]] is the one who bought the doll for the princess.

===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
[[File:SamusRPG.png|thumb|left|upright=0.8|Samus Aran rests.]]
In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|its remake]], Samus can be found sleeping in the guest room in the [[Mushroom Castle (Super Mario RPG)|Mushroom Castle]] after obtaining the fifth [[Star Piece (Super Mario RPG)|Star Piece]]. In the original game, she disappears after the player reaches [[Nimbus Land]]. If Mario talks to her in the Japanese version, she half-consciously says「オモロイド」(''Omoroido''), a play on「メトロイド」(''Metoroido'', Metroid) and「おもろい」(''omoroi'', interesting) referencing the Japanese「メトロイド　オモロイド」(''Metoroido Omoroido'', effectively "Metroid Funroid") marketing tagline first used for ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid II: Return of Samus}}''. In the English version of the same dialogue, she instead says that she is "resting up for [[Mother Brain]]."

A toy of Samus also appears in the toy box in the room at the top of [[Booster Tower]].
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
Samus appears in all six games in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. She is a heavy character but falls at a slow speed, giving her "floaty" jumps and aerial movement like in the sidescrolling ''Metroid'' games. Samus's moveset is designed around extensive use of her projectiles and other weapons, along with a number of hand-to-hand moves and short-range cannon blasts. Several of her moves make use of her arm cannon, while her special moves are all based on the equipment she obtains in the ''Metroid'' series.
====''Super Smash Bros.''====
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[[File:Samus SSB Artwork.png|thumb|upright=0.85|left|Samus in ''Super Smash Bros.'']]
Samus is one of the default characters in the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' Her appearance is based upon the Varia Suit as it appears in ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Super Metroid}}''. In the game's single player mode, she is fought on the [[Planet Zebes]] stage.

Samus's standard special move is the [[#Charge Shot|Charge Shot]], which allows her to charge up a blast and fire it. Her up special move is the [[#Screw Attack|Screw Attack]], in which she jumps up with an electric barrier around her to damage opponents. Her down special is the [[#Bomb|Bomb]], in which she turns into the Morph Ball and drops a bomb. In addition, Samus uses the {{iw|metroidwiki|Grapple Beam}} as her grab move, which gives her a ranged grab.

One of Samus's alternate costumes is based upon the {{iw|metroidwiki|Gravity Suit}}; while the one officially noted as the Gravity Suit appears similar to the in-game sprite in ''Super Metroid'', her purple costume resembles the suit in official artwork. In addition, while not based upon any aspect of the ''Metroid'' series, her green costume is referred to as "mass-produced Samus," a reference to the ''{{wp|Gundam}}'' franchise.
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====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====
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[[File:MeleeSamus.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|left|Samus as she appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'']]
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Samus is once again a default character. In Adventure Mode, Samus is faced during the first portion of stage 4, which is set in [[Brinstar]].

Most of Samus's moves are carried over from the previous game, while she has been given a side special move, the [[#Missile|Missile]], in which she can fire either a homing missile or a Super Missile. The Grapple Beam can also now be used to cling to walls. Samus's down tilt is now a downwards blast with her arm cannon.
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====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
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In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Samus's moveset is unchanged, though the Grapple Beam has once again been altered to act as a [[smashwiki:tether recovery|tether recovery]] rather than a wall grab. Her [[Final Smash]], the [[Zero Laser]], involves her firing a large beam of energy at opponents, though afterward the Power Suit falls apart, leaving Samus as '''Zero Suit Samus'''; the pieces, however, can be picked up and thrown. Zero Suit Samus can regain the Power Suit by using her Final Smash, Power Suit Samus. The player can also instantly remove the Power Suit at any time during battle by quickly alternating Samus's up and down taunts, or at the beginning of a battle by holding down the shield button on the controller when selecting Samus on the character select.

One of Samus's new alternate costumes in this game is based upon the {{iw|metroidwiki|Fusion Suit}} from ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid Fusion}}'', while another is based upon the {{iw|metroidwiki|Dark Suit}} from ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}''.

Zero Suit Samus is swifter and more agile than her armored form, though lighter and easier to KO. In this state, Samus fights using a gun that can stun opponents and also turn into an energy whip. Zero Suit Samus's standard special move is the Paralyzer, in which she fires a blast from the gun that can stun opponents. Her side special is Plasma Whip, in which she fires a whip to the side that deals more damage at the tip. Her up special is Plasma Wire, in which she fires the whip directly up, damaging opponents above her multiple times and forcing them back toward the ground. Finally, her down special is Flip Jump, in which she leaps up into the air at an arc in the direction she is facing and lands facing the opposite direction; this can be followed up with a downward kick that acts as a [[smashwiki:meteor smash|meteor smash]]. Similarly to Samus, Zero Suit Samus's grab also uses the Paralyzer's whip, which gives her an extended grab; this and her up and side specials can all be used as [[smashwiki:tether recovery|tether recoveries]]. 

Players can also turn into Zero Suit Samus from normal Samus mid-battle by executing her up, down, and up taunts in rapid succession.

By using Zero Suit Samus's [[Final Smash]], Power Suit Samus, she transforms back into her armored form. During the transformation, electrical sparks are emitted from the suit, repeatedly damaging and launching nearby fighters.
=====The Subspace Emissary=====
[[File:SubspaceIntro-Samus.png|thumb|left|Samus's snapshot in The Subspace Emissary]]
Samus begins the Subspace Emissary in her Zero Suit, infiltrating a sinister laboratory. After making her way through it, she encounters [[Pikachu]] trapped within a strange device that harnesses its electrical energy to provide power to the complex. Seeing that the device causes Pikachu pain, Samus breaks the machine. In thanks, Pikachu helps Samus continue through the lab. Eventually, the pair come across Samus's Power Suit within a tank. However, two clones of Samus, wearing the purple Gravity Suit, approach them, prompting Samus and Pikachu to battle. When they are defeated, an alarm begins to wail, and the [[R.O.B.]] Squad approaches. Samus regains her Power Suit and blasts her way through them, along with Pikachu.

As they attempt to escape the complex, however, [[Ridley]] strikes without warning, snatching up Samus and attacking her. Pikachu uses [[Thunder]] to free her, and the two face off against Ridley.

After escaping from the facility, Samus and Pikachu discover another Subspace Army base producing [[Subspace Bomb]]s. The two infiltrate it, and after fighting their way through, discover the [[Ancient Minister]] in a room filled with Subspace Bombs. The allies prepare to battle, but the Ancient Minister does not seem to want to fight them. [[Donkey Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Captain Falcon]], and [[Captain Olimar]] then break into the room, and all of them, including Samus, witness the Ancient Minister defy [[Ganondorf]]'s commands. As a result, the R.O.B. Squad fires upon him, burning off his robe and revealing that he is a R.O.B., as well. It turns out that all of the R.O.B.s had beem forced to work with the Subspace Army, with the main R.O.B., the Master Robot, as their leader. The rest of the R.O.B.s activate all the Subspace Bombs in the room, forcing all of them to escape. As they rush to the exit aboard Captain Falcon's [[Falcon Flyer]], [[Ridley|Meta Ridley]] races after them. The group defeats the space dragon once more, and escapes just before R.O.B.s' island home is engulfed in Subspace.

They then meet up with [[Mario]], [[Link]], [[Kirby]], [[Pit (character)|Pit]], [[Yoshi]], the [[Ice Climbers]], [[Marth]], [[Ike]], [[Lucas]], the [[Pokémon Trainer]], [[Meta Knight]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Zelda]], [[Lucario]], [[Solid Snake|Snake]], [[Fox]], [[Falco Lombardi|Falco]], and [[Mr. Game & Watch]]. All of them witness a [[Subspace Gunship]] emerge from Subspace. Samus's ship is among the ones that attack it.

Samus, along with all the other characters except for [[King Dedede]], [[Luigi]], and [[Ness]], is turned into a trophy by [[Tabuu]]. Her trophy is obtained by Dedede's team, and she subsequently joins everyone else in [[The Great Maze]], where they eventually defeat Tabuu.
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====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''====
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[[File:Samus Cover.png|thumb|upright=0.55|Samus on the boxart of ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'']]
Samus is once again a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. Her appearance in this game has been changed to be based on the design of the Varia Suit seen in ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid: Other M}}'', though with additional and changed details, such as the vents in her armor and an opaque visor. While her moveset has not been changed, Samus's Power Suit no longer falls apart to turn her into Zero Suit Samus after using her Final Smash, as the two have been made completely separate characters.

In addition to her existing alternate costumes, Samus has been given two new ones: one based on the {{iw|metroidwiki|Light Suit}} from ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'', and one based on [[Assist Trophy#Dark Samus|Dark Samus]], who also appears as an [[Assist Trophy]].

Zero Suit Samus reappears in these games as an independent character, after the removal of in-battle transformation moves. Her overall appearance has been somewhat altered, still using her general design from ''Metroid: Zero Mission'' while also taking elements from her appearance in ''[[metroidwiki:Metroid: Other M|Metroid: Other M]]''. As a result of being a separate character, she has a different Final Smash involving her Gunship, from which the player can blast opponents with twin laser cannons, aiming the targeting reticle with the control stick. For her general moveset, she adopts different footwear, her boots now featuring a pair of jet boosters on the heels, which enables her kicking moves to be more powerful and have an electricity effect. These Jet Boots have also replaced her up special move, Plasma Wire, with [[Boost Kick]], which uses the jet heels to boost herself into the air while kicking.

Zero Suit Samus receives significant improvements: her mobility and combo ability have been improved and her tilt attacks and forward smash deal more damage. However, her overall damage output is lowered, many of her attacks have smaller hitboxes, some of her moves have increased lag, and she no longer has access to her Power Suit pieces. 

Zero Suit Samus also has two additional alternate costumes, based upon her appearances during the endings for ''Metroid: Zero Mission'' and ''[[metroidwiki:Metroid Fusion|Metroid Fusion]]''.
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====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
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[[File:04-Samus.png|thumb|right|100px|Samus's stock icon]]
Samus returns as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', retaining her design from ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''. For the first time, Charge Shot can be charged in midair, thus increasing its effectiveness. Her movements are also slightly faster, and some of her attacks deal more damage or are stronger overall, including her throws: for her new up throw, she does not use the Grapple Beam anymore, as she now tosses the opponent above her and fires a shot from her Arm Cannon. Furthermore, Zero Suit Samus dons the Varia Suit during her new Final Smash. For her eighth alternate costume, instead of one resembling Dark Samus, Samus's suit is black with a yellow visor; this is due to [[Dark Samus]] being an Echo Fighter of Samus.

She also appeared in the reveal trailer for [[Ridley]], alongside [[Mario]] and [[Mega Man]] as they explore an area reminiscent of Tourian. However, Ridley appears and defeats Mario and Mega Man, making Mario lose his hat in the process and taunts Samus by twirling it.

Zero Suit Samus also returns, this time as an unlockable playable character, retaining many of her moves from the previous installment, as well as continuing to be considered a separate fighter from Samus. For her Final Smash, instead of attacking fighters directly from her Gunship, she rides on top of it while wearing the Power Suit and fires a laser very similarly to Samus's Zero Laser from the background, which can be aimed with the on-screen reticle. This makes her one of the few fighters that have appeared since ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' to have a different Final Smash in each appearance (along with [[King Dedede]], [[Pit (character)|Pit]], and [[R.O.B.]]).

Zero Suit Samus benefits from universal changes: her mobility is even faster, her short hop timing is reduced, the landing lag in her aerials are reduced, the reintroduction of directional air dodging aids her recovery, and the ability to use any ground attack out of a run and her aerials on ladders come with merits. However, her combo potential has been reduced, with her down throw in particular having increased ending lag, while her down smash keeps opponents paralyzed for a shorter time.

Samus Aran's [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|fighter spirit]] uses her artwork from ''Metroid: Samus Returns''. Zero Suit Samus's fighter spirit uses her artwork from ''Metroid: Other M''. Samus and Zero Suit Samus also make appearances in a few primary and support spirits.
=====Classic Mode routes=====
By completing Samus' Classic Mode route, it is possible to unlock [[Inkling]], [[Wii Fit Trainer]], [[Pit (character)|Pit]], [[Incineroar]], Dark Samus, [[Cloud Strife|Cloud]], [[Wario]], or [[Dark Pit]].
{|class="wikitable"style="margin:auto;"
!Round
!Opponent(s)
!Rule
!Stage
!Song
|-
!colspan="5"|Samus: Another Planet, Another Bounty
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!1
|[[Wolf O'Donnell|Wolf]]||rowspan=2|N/A||[[Brinstar]]||Title Theme - Metroid
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!2
|Giant [[King K. Rool]]||Brinstar (Ω)||Brinstar Depths
|-
!3
|[[R.O.B.]] ×6||Horde Battle||[[Brinstar Depths]]||Brinstar <small>(Melee)</small>
|-
!4
|Giant [[Ridley]]||rowspan=4|N/A||[[Norfair]]||Vs. Ridley
|-
!5
|[[Mewtwo]], [[Bowser]], [[Charizard]]||Norfair (Ω)||Multiplayer - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
|-
!6
|[[Dark Samus]]||[[Frigate Orpheon]]||Vs. Parasite Queen
|-
!Final
|[[Master Hand]], [[Crazy Hand]] ''(intensity 7.0 or higher)''||[[Final Destination]]||Master Hand<br>Master Hand / Crazy Hand ''(intensity 7.0 or higher)''
|-
!colspan="5"|Zero Suit Samus: Grapplers! Whips! Claws!
|-
!1
|[[Link|Young Link]], [[Link|Toon Link]]||rowspan=7|N/A||[[Skyloft]]||Dark World <small>(for 3DS / Wii U)</small>
|-
!2
|[[Ivysaur]]||[[Spear Pillar]]||Pokémon Gym/Evolution - Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue
|-
!3
|[[Dark Samus]]||[[Brinstar Depths]]||Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior
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!4
|[[Yoshi]]||[[Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros.)|Peach's Castle]]||Super Mario World Medley
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!5
|[[Simon Belmont|Simon]], [[Richter Belmont|Richter]]||[[Dracula's Castle]]||Simon Belmont Theme (The Arcade)
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!6
|[[Little Mac]] (wire-frame costume) ×6||[[75 m (stage)|75 m]] (Battlefield)||Tunnel Scene - X
|-
!Final
|[[Master Hand]], [[Crazy Hand]] ''(intensity 7.0 or higher)''||[[Final Destination]]||Master Hand<br>Master Hand / Crazy Hand ''(intensity 7.0 or higher)''
|}
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===''WarioWare'' series===
Samus also appears in the ''[[WarioWare]]'' games, where she appears in [[microgame]]s based on the ''Metroid'' games.

Microgames Samus prominently appears in include:
*[[Metroid (WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!)|Metroid]] (''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]], [[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!]]'')
*[[Metroid (WarioWare: Twisted!)|Metroid-Morph Ball]] (''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'')
*[[Metroid-Samus]] (''WarioWare: Twisted!'')
*[[Metroid (WarioWare: Touched!)|Metroid]] (''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'')
*[[Metroid Prime 2]] (''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'')
*[[Metroid (9-Volt)|Metroid]] (''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]'')
*[[amiibo Tap]] (''[[WarioWare Gold]]'')
*[[Super Metroid]] (''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'')
*[[Metroid Dread]] (''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'')
Samus Aran is the theme of the 14th Miiverse Sketch Masterpiece Collection video, a promotional series of videos for ''[[Game & Wario]]'' in which the ''WarioWare'' cast comments on drawings made in the game's Miiverse Sketch mode; Samus's video is commentated by [[9-Volt]].

The character [[Sameow]] from the recurring minigame [[Mewtroid]] and its sequel [[Mewtroid 2: Return of Sameow]] is based on Samus. Both minigames are based on the ''Metroid'' series.

===''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''===
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'', Samus's Gunship occurs in the background of [[Busted Bayou]], leaning on a large tree and presumably crashed.

===''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
[[File:Samus-Mii.jpg|thumb|The Samus outfit for Miis]]
Samus Aran makes a cameo appearance in the [[Wii U]] title, ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' - specifically, after the version 3.0 update and returns to be available in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. Her image appears alongside many other [[Nintendo]] and third-party characters' images on the Mii Racing Suits screen. As such, she is one of the characters whose [[amiibo]] can be scanned on the [[Wii U#Wii U GamePad|Wii U GamePad]], in order for the Samus suit to become available; both the Samus and Zero Suit Samus amiibo can be used to unlock the costume. This suit customizes the player's [[Mii]] clothing.

===''Super Mario Maker''===
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A [[Mystery Mushroom]] [[Costume Mario|costume]] representing Samus is available for [[Mario]] in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''. The player can unlock the Samus costume either by scanning her [[amiibo]] onto the [[Wii U#Wii U GamePad|GamePad]], or by completing the 100 Mario Challenge. Her sprite in this game is a new one based upon her modern appearance. All of her sound effects are taken from the [[Family Computer Disk System|Famicom Disk System]] version of the original ''Metroid'', and when Samus runs at full speed she turns into the Morph Ball. Samus's pose when pressing {{button|wii|padup}} is her aiming her cannon at the screen.

Zero Suit Samus also appears as a Mystery Mushroom costume. Her sound effects are taken from ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid: Zero Mission}}''; the theme that plays when the game is loaded plays when the Mystery Mushroom is collected, the theme that plays when an item is obtained plays when the level is completed, and the death sound is played when the player loses a life with the costume on.

===''Yoshi's Woolly World'' / ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World''===
Scanning an amiibo of Samus in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' and its [[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World|remake]] unlocks the playable [[List of Yoshi designs in Yoshi's Woolly World|Samus Yoshi]]. Its pattern resembles her orange Power Suit, with the visor splayed across the Yoshi's nose. The Zero Suit Samus similarly unlocks the Zero Suit Samus Yoshi.

===''Paper Mario: The Origami King''===
In ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'', Samus's helmet (referred to as "[[Space Warrior Mask]]") appears as an origami headpiece in [[Shogun Studios]]. Mario wears it and holds his arms like Samus's Arm Cannon while the "Samus Appears" fanfare and the arm cannon sound effect from ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid (game)|Metroid}}'' plays. [[Bob-omb (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Bob-omb]] comments that the style does not really fit [[Mario|"Big M"]], but would be perfect on "{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid (species)|some other kind of M}}."
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===Other appearances===
The results screen for the {{wp|Western world|Western}}-only [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] release of ''[[harddrop:Tetris (NES, Nintendo)|Tetris]]'' features Samus Aran as part of a band composed of herself, [[Donkey Kong]], [[Link]], [[Pit (character)|Pit]], [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach]], and [[Bowser]]. She is playing the cello. Samus in particular appears when the player has completed height 2 of Game B's ninth level.

Samus is among the characters (the same ones as listed above, along with [[Toad]]) who appears in the pit in ''{{wp|F1 Race}}'' on the [[Game Boy]].

''Metroid'' is the basis for {{iw|miiwiki|Nintendo Land|Metroid Blast}} in ''[[Nintendo Land]]'', where [[Mii]]s are dressed in Samus's Power Suit to fight waves of robotic enemies either on foot or from the air. On foot, the Miis can fire her Arm Cannon, enter into her Morph Ball form, and use the Grapple Beam. Charging up her Arm Cannon allows the Mii to fire bombs. From the gunship, the Miis can fire missiles.

===Unused appearances===
[[File:Unused_MLSS_Samus.png|frame]]
Samus was originally going to appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', where she tries a sample of Bean Juice at [[Starbeans Cafe]]. She, along with other Nintendo characters, was replaced by [[Professor E. Gadd]], whose role was expanded from his intended appearance in the game.<ref>{{cite|url=www.themushroomkingdom.net/m&lss_lost.shtml|title=TMK {{!}} Lost Bytes {{!}} Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga|publisher=The Mushroom Kingdom|language=en|accessdate=June 20, 2024}}</ref> She was also the only character besides E. Gadd to have the blend she was tasting explicitly stated in the cut dialogue ([[Hoolumbian]], in Samus's case).

==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Smash Bros.'' bios===
*'''Instruction booklet:''' ''The greatest bounty hunter in the galaxy, Samus Aran fights with the super-human power of her hi-tech power suit.''
*'''In-game profile:''' ''Samus Aran is the toughest bounty hunter in the galaxy. Using a special suit powered by the technology of the bird people which allows her to execute daring acrobatic feats, Samus pursues the airborne life form, Metroid, throughout the universe.''
:'''Works'''
**''Metroid'' (NES)
**''Metroid II: Return of Samus'' (GB)
**''Super Metroid'' (SNES)

===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''===
====Instruction booklet bio====
''A space warrior with an arsenal of long-range projectile weapons.''

====Trophies====
{{SSBM trophy
|name=Samus Aran<br>(Classic)
|image=[[File:trophy10.png|100px]]
|game=''Metroid''<br>08/89
|unlock=Clear {{iw|smashwiki|Classic Mode (SSBM)|Classic Mode}} as Samus
|desc=This intergalactic bounty hunter's full name is Samus Aran. Clad in a Power Suit made by the Chozo race and infused with their enhanced blood, she cleared the planet Zebes of a Metroid infestation. Samus is an orphan, the sole survivor of a Space Pirate raid that destroyed an Earth colony named K-2L.
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{{SSBM trophy
|name=Samus Aran [Smash]<br>(Adventure)
|image=[[File:trophy11.png|100px]]
|game=B: Charge Shot<br>Smash B: Missile
|unlock=Clear {{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode (SSBM)|Adventure Mode}} as Samus
|desc=Samus has an abundance of projectile weapons, making her a long-distance attack specialist. The most powerful weapon in her arsenal is her Charge Shot, but be warned: it can be reflected. Her missiles have homing capabilities, but when fired as Smash Attacks, they fly on a straight trajectory and have boosted power.
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{{SSBM trophy
|name=Samus Aran [Smash]<br>(All-Star)
|image=[[File:trophy12.png|100px]]
|game=Up & B: Screw Attack<br>Down & B: Bomb
|unlock=Clear {{iw|smashwiki|All-Star Mode (SSBM)|All-Star Mode}} as Samus
|desc=While Samus's arsenal of missile weapons is indeed formidable, her enemies are in for a rude awakening if they guard against nothing else. Her Grappling Beam captures foes and latches on to walls, and the Screw Attack drags foes upwards in a series of spins that doubles as a recovery move. Samus can also use her Bombs to perform Bomb Jumps.
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{{SSBM trophy
|name=Samus Unmasked
|image=[[File:Trophy293.png|100px]]
|game=''Metroid''<br>8/89
|unlock=Available only in a promotional event at {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} in Japan, and cannot be obtained in any other version of the game despite the data still being present
|desc=It's said that the orphaned Samus Aran was raised by the few survivors of the Chozo race. They armed her with a Power Suit and taught her the ways of advanced combat; even burdened with her heavy suit, Samus is as graceful as a butterfly. In the Metroid series, it was standard that Samus would remove her helmet and armor if you cleared the game fast enough. 
}}

===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
====Bios====
=====Samus=====
*'''Instruction booklet:''' ''The galaxy's greatest bounty hunter, her variety of long-distance weapons make her lethal.''{{page needed}}
*'''Website:''' ''Her name is Samus Aran. She joins us from the Metroid games. Look at her Power Suit shine!''<br>
:''Her arm cannon is equipped with a variety of weapons. Mastering all of them is the first step toward victory.''

=====Zero Suit Samus=====
*'''Website:''' ''When Samus destroys her Power Suit, she’s left with the Zero Suit. What she’s lost in power and weaponry, she makes up for in speed!''<br>
:''Once she turns that Paralyzer in her hand into a whip, she has quite a long reach as well! Not exactly the straightforward fight you thought it was, huh?''

====Trophies====
{{SSBB trophy
|name=Samus Aran
|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy007.png|100px]]
|appears_in='''NES''' ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid (game)|Metroid}}''<br>'''SNES''' ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Super Metroid|Super Metroid}}''
|unlock=Clear {{iw|smashwiki|Classic Mode (SSBB)|Classic Mode}} as Samus
|desc=The intergalactic bounty hunter named Samus Aran. Orphaned at an early age, she was taken in and raised by the alien race known as the Chozo. The Power Suit she wears is a product of their technology. Her unique combat skills combined with her athleticism and Arm Cannon have seen her through countless missions. 
}}
{{SSBB trophy
|name=Zero Laser
|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy008.png|100px]]]
|appears_in='''Wii''' ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
|unlock=Clear All-Star Mode as Samus
|desc=Samus's Final Smash. The beam emerging from her Arm Cannon is dreadfully powerful and causes great damage to enemies. The beam travels slowly but can be swept up and down. The recoil of the beam is so great that it tears off her Power Suit, revealing Zero Suit Samus. The pieces of her armor can be picked up and thrown as weapons.
}}
{{SSBB trophy
|name=Samus (Fusion Suit)
|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy372.png|100px]]
|appears_in='''GBA''' ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid Fusion|Metroid Fusion}}''
|unlock=Random
|desc=During exploration of SR388, Samus is infected by an X parasite and nearly dies. A vaccine created from Metroid cells saves her, but her suit turns blue and loses most of its abilities and weapons. This new Samus must regather her special abilities and fight to neutralize the threat of the X parasites in the space station run by Biologic Space Laboratories. 
}}
{{SSBB trophy
|name=Samus (Power Suit)
|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy373.png|100px]]
|appears_in='''NES''' ''Metroid''<br>'''GCN''' ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime}}''
|unlock=Random
|desc=Samus in the basic version of the legendary Power Suit, made for her by the Chozo race. Samus is most often seen at the beginning of each game in this suit. The normal Power Suit has the lowest level of protective power and features no additional functions. She can use the cannon on her right arm for power shots and build up her arsenal through item pickups. 
|desc2=Samus in the basic version of the legendary Power Suit, made for her by the Chozo race. Samus is most often seen at the beginning of each game in this suit. The normal Power Suit has the lowest level of protective power and features no additional functions. She can use the cannon on her right arm for power shots and build up her arsenal through item pick-ups. 
}}
{{SSBB trophy
|name=Samus (Varia Suit)
|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy374.png|100px]]
|appears_in='''SNES''' ''Super Metroid''<br>'''GCN''' ''Metroid Prime''
|unlock=Random
|desc=A suit with a higher level of protection than the Power Suit. It eliminates damage caused by very hot or cold areas. It is also more resilient to enemy attacks than the Power Suit and greatly differs in shoulder design. Recent visual depictions of Samus often show her wearing the Varia Suit. 
}}
{{SSBB trophy
|name=Samus (Gravity Suit)
|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy375.png|100px]]
|appears_in='''SNES''' ''Super Metroid''<br>'''GCN''' ''Metroid Prime''
|unlock=Random
|desc=A Power Suit that provides even more damage protection than the Varia Suit. This Gravity Suit also allows Samus to move without water resistance when underwater. In most games in the series, this suit also blocks lava damage and friction. In addition, it allows Samus to use item bonuses like the High Jump, Space Jump, and Speed Booster, even when underwater or in lava. 
}}
{{SSBB trophy
|name=Samus (Dark Suit)
|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy376.png|100px]]
|appears_in='''GCN''' ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes''
|unlock=Random
|desc=A Power Suit that reduces damage taken from the atmosphere of Dark Aether. It is obtained after defeating Amorbis in the Dark Torvus Temple. With its increased protection, it greatly widens the range of exploration available in the toxic atmosphere. This suit was developed by the Luminoth, the native race of Aether. 
}}

====Stickers====
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Dark Suit Samus
|image=[[File:Dark Suit Samus Sticker.png|100x100px]]
|game=''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}''
|effect=[Throwing] - Attack +16
}}
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Gravity Suit Samus
|image=[[File:Sticker Samus Gravity Suit.png|100x100px]]
|game=''Metroid: Zero Mission''
|effect=[Weapon] - Attack +11
|usable_by=Samus, Zero Suit Samus
}}
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Samus
|image=[[File:Sticker Samus MF.png|100x100px]]
|game=''Metroid Fusion''
|effect=[Electric] - Resistance +16
|usable_by=Samus, Zero Suit Samus
}}
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Samus
|image=[[File:Samus Echoes Sticker.png|100x100px]]
|game=''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes''
|effect=[Explosive] - Attack +18
}}
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Samus
|image=[[File:Samus Metroid Sticker.png|100x100px]]
|game=''Metroid''
|effect=['''Specials:''' Indirect] - Attack +15
|usable_by=Samus, Zero Suit Samus
}}

====Snake's codec====
=====Samus=====
*'''[[Solid Snake|Snake]]''': Hey, [[Radio conversation characters#Otacon|Otacon]]. I got a woman here in a Power Suit...
*'''Otacon''': Huh? How'd you know she was a woman? Yeah, that'd be Samus Aran, the most renowned bounty hunter in the galaxy. Her Arm Cannon packs quite a wallop. If you get hit with a charged shot from that thing, you can kiss your butt good-bye.
*'''Snake''': Sounds like my kind of woman...
*'''Otacon''': Yeah, well, just don't get too close, Snake. Samus is deadly. After Space Pirates killed her parents, she was raised by the Chozo and trained in the fighting arts. She's been places and seen things that you and me can't even begin to imagine.
*'''Snake''': But underneath that cold, metal exterior beats the heart of a woman...

=====Zero Suit Samus=====
*'''Snake:''' Mei Ling, Samus took her clothes off!
*'''Mei Ling:''' That's just her in the Zero Suit, Snake.
*'''Snake:''' Without that bulky Power Suit, she's gotten a lot more agile... You know, I bet if I took off all this heavy gear, I could catch her...
*'''Mei Ling:''' Um, yeah, you wish. Even without the Power Suit, all that training she did with the Chozo has made her a super athlete. I don't think a normal human could ever keep up. Just look at her.
*'''Snake:''' ...Her loss.

===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''===
====Trophies====
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Samus
|image='''3DS:'''<br>[[File:SamusTrophy3DS1.png|100px]]<br>'''Wii U:'''<br>[[File:SamusTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|games=Both
|category=Fighter
|appears_in='''NES''' ''Metroid'' (08/1987)<br>'''SNES''' ''Super Metroid'' (04/1994)
|trophy_box=26: The Beginning of Metroid 
|unlock=Clear {{iw|smashwiki|Classic Mode (SSB4)|Classic Mode}} as Samus
|desc=Samus Aran is known for her numerous battles across alien planets in the Metroid series. She wears a Power Suit designed by the Chozo, giving her incredible versatility in a fight. She can wade in with kicks and punches, but she favors beams and missiles. A fully charged Charge Shot packs a serious punch!
|desc2=The heroine of the Metroid series, Samus Aran. Her missions take her across the reaches of space, and her Power Suit gives her immeasurable fighting prowess. In this game, she uses a variety of ranged attacks based around beams and missiles. When her Charge Shot is fully charged, it can launch foes with devastating force.
}}
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Samus (Alt.)
|image='''3DS:'''<br>[[File:SamusTrophy3DS2.png|100px]]<br>'''Wii U:'''<br>[[File:SamusAltTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|games=Both
|category=Fighter
|appears_in='''NES''' ''Metroid'' (08/1987)<br>'''SNES''' ''Super Metroid'' (04/1994)
|trophy_box=27: Other M
|desc=Samus protects herself from overhead enemies with her up smash, Cover Fire, which can land multiple hits on anyone it connects with. Samus also fires a homing missile by holding sideways and pressing the special-move button or launches a Super Missile by quickly tapping sideways instead.
|desc2=Samus's up smash attack, Cover Fire, fires five small blasts overhead, making it great for countering incoming aerial attacks. Her Missile attack fires a homing missile if you hold sideways and then press the special button, but if you do those things at the same time, you'll fire a Super Missile.
}}
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Zero Laser
|image=[[File:ZeroLaserTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|games=''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' only
|category=Final Smashes
|appears_in=-
|trophy_box=92: Final Smashes 3
|desc=Samus unleashes a massive, long-range beam from her Arm Cannon as her Final Smash. Fighters on the edges of the beam will be drawn in, taking more and more damage. The sheer power of this weapon makes it tough to aim once it's firing, but it's possible to adjust the beam up and down.
|desc2=In Samus's Final Smash, she unleashes a huge laser beam from her Arm Cannon that draws opponents to the centre of the beam. Quite handy, since the closer they are to the centre, the more damage they'll take! You can also angle it up and down (albeit slowly), letting you catch more of your enemies and create more havoc.
}}
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Samus (Varia Suit)
|image=[[File:VariaSuitTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|games=''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' only
|category=Series Related
|desc=When most people think of Samus, they think of her wearing the Varia Suit. It not only grants her power far beyond her own physical strength but also can unleash a deadly array of beams from the Arm Cannon. And, in a feature quite unique to the Metroid series, it lets her morph into a ball instead of having to crawl!
|desc2=The Varia Suit is the armour Samus is most commonly seen in. It not only grants her power for beyond her own physical strength - it can also unleash a deadly array of beams from the Arm Cannon. And, in a feature quite unique to the Metroid series, it lets her morph into a ball. Do you reckon it's comfy in there?
}}
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Samus (Gravity Suit)
|image=[[File:SamusGravityTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|games=''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' only
|category=Series Related
|desc=Power Suits aren't known for being good in water, so if you're the aquatic type, what you need is a Gravity Suit. This stylish, glowing suit upgrade not only completely nullifies fluid resistance—making moving underwater a breeze—but also reduces damage and improves your underwater vision. What more could you ask for?
|desc2=Power Suits aren't known for being good in water, so if you're the aquatic type, what you need is a Gravity Suit. This stylish purple suit upgrade not only completely nullifies fluid resistance, making moving underwater a breeze, but also lets you see better underwater and even reduces damage! What more could you ask for?!
}}
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Morph Ball
|image=[[File:MorphBallTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|games=''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' only
|category=Fighter Related
|appears_in='''NES''' ''Metroid'' (08/1987)<br>'''SNES''' ''Super Metroid'' (04/1994)
|trophy_box=26: The Beginning of Metroid
|desc=One of the numerous modules integrated into Samus's Power Suit. This one allows her to transform into a compact mobile sphere and explore tight spaces. In the very first Metroid game, it was known as the Maru Mari, which is just Japanese for "roll up," but it was later changed to the much-cooler-sounding Morph Ball.
|desc2=One of the numerous modules integrated into Samus's Power Suit. This one allows her to transform into a compact mobile sphere and explore tight spaces. In the very first Metroid game, it was known as the Maru Mari, which is just Japanese for "roll up", but they later changed it to the much cooler-sounding Morph Ball.
}}
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Samus (Dark Suit)
|image=[[File:SamusDarkSuitTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|games=''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' only
|category=Series Related 
|appears_in='''GCN''' ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'' (11/2004)
|trophy_box=-
|desc=No, not what you might wear to a formal party—this is one of the Power Suit types in Samus's arsenal. The Varia Suit might have the most iconic look, but its defensive abilities are sadly lacking. On Dark Aether, this suit will be much more useful. The Luminoth created it to mitigate the deadly substances in the planet's air.
|desc2=No, not what you might wear to a formal party – this is one of the Power Suit types in Samus's arsenal. The Varia Suit might have the most iconic look, but sadly its defensive abilities are a bit lacking. This suit is much more useful on Dark Aether. The Luminoth created it to neutralise the deadly substances in the planet's air.
}}

====Palutena's Guidance====
=====Samus=====
*'''Viridi''': Oh, look. There's Metroid.
*'''[[Pit (character)|Pit]]''': That's not a Metroid! That's Samus!
*'''[[Palutena]]''': Just like Link isn't named Zelda.
*'''Viridi''': And like Pit's name isn't Icarus!
*'''Pit''': OK, this joke has officially run its course.
*'''Palutena''': Moving on, then. Pit, you can reflect Samus's Charge Shot with your Guardian Orbitars. However, Samus can throw a storm of shots at you. If you use your Orbitars too often, she'll know what you're up to. So try to reflect strategically, as opposed to your...usual game plan.

=====Zero Suit Samus=====
*'''Pit:''' Who's that woman?
*'''Palutena:''' That's Zero Suit Samus. She usually wears heavy armor, but not in this incarnation. Even so, she's still pretty powerful.
*'''Pit:''' She has some pretty hurty-looking equipment. Getting kicked by those Jet Boots has gotta sting!
*'''Palutena:''' You have a good deal of "hurty-looking equipment" yourself, Pit.
*'''Pit:''' Yeah, and can you believe that there are some fighters that battle empty handed? Crazy!
*'''Palutena:''' It's all about discipline, not weaponry. Don't worry, though. When we get home, I'll enroll you in Palutena's Boot Camp. That'll fix you right up.
*'''Pit:''' Or I can just keep my weapons. Yeah, let's do that.
*'''Palutena:''' Anyway, Zero Suit Samus is a difficult target to hit. Keep your attack sure and steady.

===amiibo===
''Samus Aran, an intergalactic bounty hunter, has fought her way across a variety of planets in the Metroid series. Orphaned at an early age, she was taken in and raised by the alien race known as the Chozo. The Power Suit she wears is a product of their technology. Her unique combat skills combined with her athleticism and Arm Cannon have seen her through countless missions.''

===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
====Super Smash Blog bio====
=====Samus=====
''With her Charge Shot, Missile and Bomb, Samus has three different projectiles to keep her opponents in check from a distance. When fully charged up, her Charge Shot is quite powerful. For her Final Smash, she launches a wide laser beam that can be moved up and down!''

=====Zero Suit Samus=====
''Although not as powerful as Samus, her speed is exceptional! Her Paralyzer not only has the ability to stun opponents, but it can also turn into a whip. For her Final Smash, she dons her suit and fires a powerful laser!''

====Spirits====
=====Samus=====
{{spirit
|no=264
|name=Samus
|image=[[File:SSBU Samus Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''Metroid'' Series
|type=Fighter
|obtain=Classic Mode as Samus
}}
{{spirit
|no=269
|name=Gravity Suit
|image=[[File:SSBU Gravity Suit Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''Metroid'' Series
|type=Support
|slots=1
|class=Advanced
|effects=Lava-Floor Resis
|obtain=World of Light (Light Realm); Spirit Board
|opponents=Samus
|hazard_1=High Gravity
|conditions=
*Your jumping power decreases
|stage=[[Castle Siege]] (volcanic area)
|song=Sector 1
}}
{{spirit
|no=270
|name=Fusion Suit
|image=[[File:SSBU Fusion Suit Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''Metroid'' Series
|type=Primary
|slots=3
|class=Advanced
|effects='''Neutral'''<br>Shooting Items Power ↑
|obtain=Summoned with Metroid and Chozo Statue cores
}}
{{spirit
|no=271
|name=Phazon Suit
|image=[[File:SSBU Phazon Suit Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''Metroid Prime'' Series
|type=Support
|slots=2
|class=Ace
|effects=Poison Immunity
|obtain=Sheldon's Place
}}
{{spirit
|no=272
|name=Dark Suit
|image=[[File:SSBU Dark Suit Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''Metroid Prime'' Series
|type=Primary
|slots=2
|class=Advanced
|effects='''{{color|deepskyblue|Shield}}'''<br>Can be enhanced to Light Suit at Lv. 99
|obtain=Sheldon's Place
}}
{{spirit
|no=273
|name=Light Suit
|image=[[File:SSBU Light Suit Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''Metroid Prime'' Series
|type=Primary
|slots=2
|class=Advanced
|effects='''{{color|deepskyblue|Shield}}'''<br>Healing Shield
|obtain=Enhanced from Dark Suit
}}
{{spirit
|no=1497
|name=Samus (''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid Dread}}'')
|image=[[File:SSBU Samus (Metroid Dread) Spirit.jpg|x100px]]
|series=''Metroid'' Series
|type=Primary
|slots=3
|class=Ace
|effects='''{{color|deepskyblue|Shield}}'''<br>Shooting Items Power ↑
|obtain=Spirit Board (ver. 12.0.0 or later)
|opponents=Samus
|rule_1=[[Assist Trophy]] Enemies ''([[List of Assist Trophies#Metroid|Metroid]])''
|conditions=
*Hostile assist trophies will appear when the enemy's at high damage
|stage=[[Frigate Orpheon]]
|song=Sector 1
}}

=====Zero Suit Samus=====
{{spirit
|no=266
|name=Zero Suit Samus
|image=[[File:SSBU Zero Suit Samus Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''Metroid'' Series
|type=Fighter
|obtain=Classic Mode as Zero Suit Samus
}}
{{spirit
|no=274
|name=Young Samus
|image=[[File:SSBU Young Samus Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''Metroid'' Series
|type=Primary
|slots=2
|class=Advanced
|effects='''Neutral'''<br>Shooting Items Power ↑
|obtain=World of Light (Final Battle); Spirit Board
|opponents=Zero Suit Samus, [[Solid Snake|Snake]]
|conditions=
*The enemy falls slowly
|stage=[[Frigate Orpheon]]
|song=Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior
}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
Yoshi no Tamago Shogakukan 59.jpg|''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]''
SMK Artwork Comic 1.jpg|"Super Mario Kart Prologue" from ''Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook [[Super Mario Kart]]''
Kellogg's Nintendo poster.png|{{wp|Mini Swirlz|Kellogg's Cinnamon Mini Buns}} poster
SSB64 group art.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
SSB Promo art.png|''Super Smash Bros.''
SMRPG2 Concept Artwork 1.jpg|''[[Paper Mario|Super Mario RPG 2]]'' (concept art)
SSBM Samus artwork.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
BrawlSamus.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
Samus - Super Smash Bros Brawl (alt).png|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
BrawlZeroSuitSamus.png|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
BrawlZeroSuitSamus alt.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
SSB4 - Samus Artwork.png|''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''
ZeroSuitSamusSSB4.png|''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''
</gallery>

===Sprites and models===
<gallery>
SMRPG Samus.png|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
SSBSamus.png|''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' mugshot
SSBIconSamus.png|''Super Smash Bros.'' [[Stock]] icons
Samus SSBM.png|''Super Smash Bros. Melee''
TDS Samus.png|''[[Tetris DS]]''
SamusBrawl.png|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
CNP - Puzzle F29.png|''[[Club Nintendo Picross]]''
NES Remix 2 Stamp 017.png|''[[NES Remix 2]]''
NES Remix 2 Stamp 044.png|''NES Remix 2''
MK8D Mii Racing Suit Samus.png|''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' ([[Mii|Varia Suit]])
Samus Profile Icon.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]''
SamusHeadSSB4-U.png|''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''
Samus pose SMM.png|''[[Super Mario Maker]]''
Zero Suit Samus pose SMM.png|''Super Mario Maker''
3DS WarioWareGold-Amiibo-Samus Aran.png|''[[WarioWare Gold]]'' ([[Wario's amiibo Sketch]])
3DS WarioWareGold-Amiibo-Zero Suit Samus Aran.png|''WarioWare Gold'' (Wario's amiibo Sketch)
Space Warrior Mask PMTOK icon.png|''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' ([[Space Warrior Mask]])
SMRPG Asset Model Samus.png|''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]''
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
TetrisEnding.png|''Tetris'' ([[Nintendo Entertainment System]])
Charging Robot Super Smash Bros.png|''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
Robot Bup Super Smash Bros..png|''Super Smash Bros.''
Samus'bmove.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
Samus'bforwardmove.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. Melee''
Samus'bupmove.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. Melee''
Samus'bdownmove.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. Melee''
BrawlChargeShot.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
Samus firing Missile Brawl.png|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
Samus Screw Attack Brawl.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
Samus Bomb Brawl.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
Zero Laser Brawl.png|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
ZSS After Zero Laser Brawl.png|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
ZSS Tether Recovery Brawl.png|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
Paralyzer.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
Plasma Whip.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
Plasma Wire.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
FlipJump.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
Power Suit Samus Brawl screenshot.png|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
Power Suit Samus Brawl screenshot 2.png|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
SubspaceIntro-ZeroSuitSamus.png|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
DKCTF Screenshot Samus Gunship.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''
Samus SSB3DSWiiU Trailer.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]''
3DS SmashBros scrnC03 01 E3.png|''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''
SSB4 3DS- Pit and Samus Fighting.png|''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''
3DS SmashBros scrnC03 03 E3.png|''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''
Gunship FS lasers.JPG|Gunship in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''
3DS SmashBros scrnC03 02 E3.png|''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''
ZeroLaser3DS.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''
WiiU SmashBros scrnC03 02 E3.png|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
WiiU SmashBros scrnC03 03 E3.png|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
WiiU SmashBros scrnC03 04 E3.png|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
WiiU SmashBros scrnC03 05 E3.png|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
WiiU SmashBros scrnC03 06 E3.png|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
Samus Charge Shot Wii U.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
Samus Missile Wii U.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
Samus Screw Attack Wii U.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
Samus Bomb Wii U.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
Samus Zero Laser Wii U.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
Zero Laser SSB4.png|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
ZSSamus Paralyzer Wii U.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
ZSSamus Plasma Whip Wii U.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
ZSSamus Boost Kick Wii U.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
ZSSamus Flip Jump Wii U.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
ZSSamus Gunship Wii U.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
YWW Samus Yoshi.jpg|''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' ([[List of Yoshi designs in Yoshi's Woolly World|Samus Yoshi]])
Zero Suit Samus Yoshi.png|''Yoshi's Woolly World'' (Zero Suit Samus Yoshi)
SSBU Charge Shot.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
SMRPGNS Booster Toy Box.png|''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' (Nintendo Switch)
</gallery>

===Soundbytes===
{{media table
|file1=ZSS voice sample.oga
|title1=''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
|description1=Voice sample - "''Is that all?''"
|length1=0:00
}}

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jpn=サムス・アラン
|JpnR=Samusu Aran
|JpnM=Samus Aran
|ChiS=萨姆斯·艾仁
|ChiSRM=Sàmǔsī Àirén
|ChiSRC=Saatmóuhsī Ngaaihyàhn
|ChiSM=Samus Aran
|ChiSC=<ref>https://www.ique.com/games/G_metroidzero.htm</ref>
|ChiT=薩姆斯·亞蘭
|ChiTRM=Sàmǔsī Yàlán
|ChiTRC=Saatmóuhsī Alàahn
|ChiTM=Samus Aran
|Fre=Samus Aran
|FreM=-
|FreC=<ref>[https://www.game-boy-database.com/game-ME-1236-FAH.html Metroid II Return of Samus FAH]</ref>
|Ger=Samus Aran
|GerM=-
|GerC=<ref>[https://www.game-boy-database.com/game-ME-1238-NOE.html Metroid II Return of Samus NOE]</ref>
|Ita=Samus Aran
|ItaM=-
|Kor=사무스 아란
|KorR=Samuseu Aran
|KorM=Samus Aran
|Por=Samus Aran
|PorM=-
|PorC=<ref>[https://www.game-boy-database.com/game-ME-5245-BRA.html Metroid II Return of Samus BRA]</ref>
|Rus=Самус Аран
|RusR=Samus Aran
|RusM=Samus Aran
|Spa=Samus Aran
|SpaM=-
}}

==References==
{{NIWA|MetroidWiki=Samus Aran|SmashWiki=Samus Aran|WiKirby=1}}
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