Taunt

Taunt is a move used in the Super Smash Bros., Mario Party, Mario Golf, and Mario Tennis series.

In the Super Smash Bros. series, this move is typically done as a way to brag after KO-ing another player. Unlike other taunts, Luigi's taunt (which happens to be a modest kick to the ground), Snake's and Greninja's taunts are the only ones capable of harming an opponent character, though they only do about 1% damage. Kirby's copied ability after using his Inhale will disappear after he taunts. If Samus quickly performs her taunts ↑↓↑ in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, she will turn into Zero Suit Samus instantly. Doing the same thing as Zero Suit Samus will cause her to revert back to normal Samus with her Power Suit back on.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, players are able to taunt once again, but instead of just one taunt in the previous games, nearly every character has three different taunts in this installment, except for Wario, who has four. However, during Wi-Fi mode, the taunt can be used for an even greater use. When players press one of the directions on the Control Pad during Wi-Fi mode, the characters will not only taunt, but a small speech bubble will appear above them, with a quote that the players set. Players can create any quote they want, and they can set four at one time, with each button on the Control Pad activating a different quote. However, this only works in the "With Friends" mode of Wi-Fi; in "With Anyone" mode, the taunt quotes do not work.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, several taunts have been changed. For example, Mario now throws Cappy in his side taunt instead of simply taking off his cap, while the Koopalings use their wands from New Super Mario Bros. Wii in their side taunts, rather than hammers like Bowser Jr. Some returning taunts have been shortened, sped up, or simplified compared to previous installments (for example, Bayonetta's up taunt ends before she finishes the line "If you need to learn how to talk to a lady, ask your mum."), while several characters such as Marth and Zelda now have more voices while taunting.

In the Mario Party series, each character has a taunt – however, in Mario Party 6, 7, and 8, it is unlockable. This taunt does nothing useful, and the player just shouts something to a character. In the Mario Golf series, when an opponent is about to hit a ball, the player can taunt the opponent – though this also has no in-game effect. If one human player is playing against another human, the taunt may distract the other player. The player can also cheer for the opponents in the Mario Golf series.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Note: Most returning characters' taunts are retained from Brawl.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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 * Mario
 * Turns his back to the camera and gives a thumbs-up while smiling.
 * Happily throws Cappy around in a circle. Mario himself still has his side taunt voice from the previous installments.
 * Does a "pinwheel spin" in the air and then falls on his back, similar to his dying animation in the original Donkey Kong. The taunt is much faster than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Luigi
 * Does various poses in quick succession, with each one referencing a certain Mario game.
 * Belly flops onto the ground then bounces back to his feet. Similar to one of his victory poses.
 * Kicks the ground. Does 1% damage to opponents and can meteor smash those on the edge.
 * Peach
 * Takes out her parasol and twirls it around, saying "Sweet."
 * Sings and dances with musical notes coming out. The taunt is shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U; Peach's voice is slightly sped up to match length of the taunt.
 * Faces the camera, puts a finger to her face while winking and say "Uh-huh!" Compared to for 3DS / Wii U, spinning animation has been removed, and it now has a heart effect.
 * Bowser
 * Roars.
 * Quickly snaps his jaw several times in a threatening manner. The taunt is shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Balances on one foot and bounces slightly.
 * Dr. Mario
 * Grinds his shoe on the ground.
 * Tosses a Megavitamin in the air and catches it.
 * Pats his shoulder.
 * Rosalina & Luma
 * Spins like a globe on its axis.
 * Waves her wand while the Luma nods.
 * Bends down and twirls her wand while coming up. The Luma spins and twirls in accordance. The Luma now make noise while taunting.
 * Bowser Jr./Koopalings
 * Blows a fireball while laughing.
 * Waves his hammer above his head. Unlike in for 3DS / Wii U, the Koopalings now use their wands from New Super Mario Bros. Wii instead of a hammer.
 * Spins using the Junior Clown Car's "kart mode."
 * Daisy
 * Raises her fist while saying "Woohoo!" Resembles her render artwork.
 * Twirls around, then performs a V sign while saying "Yeah!"
 * Places her hands on her hips while uttering a grunt.
 * Piranha Plant
 * Retracts into its pot/Warp Pipe before poking out. Reminiscent of how Piranha Plants behave in 2D platformers.
 * Performs four empty bites in succession, grinning after the final one.
 * Twirls around.
 * Donkey Kong
 * Beats on his chest intimidatingly. The taunt is shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Shakes his fur, as if he was wet. The taunt is shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Faces the screen and raises his arms in a confused manner. His eyes now shrink upon doing the taunt.
 * Diddy Kong
 * Tosses his hat into the air and has it land on his head.
 * Shakes and chatters. The taunt is slightly shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Claps in a successful manner.
 * King K. Rool
 * Snarls four times in succession while facing the foreground.
 * Taps his belly. Notably, this taunt triggers K. Rool's distinctive super armor mechanic used by several of his attacks, such as his side tilt attack and neutral air attack.
 * Puts his hands on his knees and sinisterly stomps with one foot.
 * Link
 * Does his victory animation from Twilight Princess, where he twirls his sword and sheathes it. The taunt is shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Holds the Master Sword in front of him with both hands while it glows.
 * Raises his sword and balances on one foot. Similar to his taunt in the original Super Smash Bros..
 * Sheik
 * Balances on one hand. The taunt is shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Pulls out her Chain and stretches it.
 * Does a threatening pose.
 * Zelda
 * Draws a cross pattern with magic from her fingertips, vocalizing in the process.
 * Creates a fireball near her chest, then disperses it. Compared to in for 3DS / Wii U, the fireball now has flashier effect. She now also makes a "kiai" sound while taunting, as opposed to being completely silent.
 * Waves in the direction she's facing. Compared to for 3DS / Wii U, Zelda has a much more joyful expression. She now also giggles while taunting, as opposed to being completely silent.
 * Young Link
 * Raises his sword in the air.
 * Navi surrounds him, akin to adult Link's side taunt in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Pulls out a glass bottle of milk and drinks it. This was his taunt in Melee.
 * Ganondorf
 * Spins in the air while laughing. The taunt is shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Pounds his fist into his opposite palm in a threatening manner.
 * Pulls out his sword, then sheathes it.
 * Toon Link
 * Taps the Wind Waker in the air. The taunt is shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Releases a fairy and looks around.
 * Wildly swings his sword then loses his breath.
 * Samus
 * Swings her hand behind her and has her jets light up.
 * Changes her Arm Cannon to the Missile Launcher and back.
 * Looks around, ready to attack.
 * Zero Suit Samus
 * Throws her Paralyzer and catches it, saying "Is that all?"
 * Twirls her Paralyzer in front of her saying "Try me." The taunt is shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Spin withing her Paralyzer's whip saying "You're mine." The taunt is shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Ridley
 * Roars loudly while flapping his wings.
 * Twirls and strikes a pose.
 * Stands upright.
 * Dark Samus
 * Puts her left hand on her Arm Cannon while surrounded by Phazon.
 * Twirls while surrounded by Phazon.
 * Crouches while holding her Arm Cannon vertically.
 * Yoshi
 * Dances and spins while making a verbal noise. The taunt is slightly shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Spins and chases his tail.
 * Jumps slightly while waving his hands and makes a verbal noise. Similar to his taunts from the other Smash games.
 * Kirby
 * Raises his arm.
 * Spins and pirouettes.
 * Waves his hands while facing the screen and says "Hi!"
 * Meta Knight
 * Spins around, similar to how he enters the battle. The taunt is faster than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Swings his sword and says "Fight me!" The taunt is faster than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Transforms his cape into wings and says "Come!" The taunt is slightly shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * King Dedede
 * Twirls his hammer in the air.
 * Twirls his hammer in front of him and laughs.
 * Dances around and pats his belly afterward.
 * Fox
 * Charges up his flames similar to his Fire Fox move. The taunt is slightly shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U; he also now says "Let's go!".
 * Spins his Blaster in his hand.
 * Gets down on one knee, waves his arm, and says "Come at me!"
 * Falco
 * Kicks his Reflector and says "Piece of cake!"
 * Holds out his hand and raises it saying "Come on!"
 * Spins and says "Hands off my prey!"
 * Wolf
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * Pikachu
 * Charges electricity around it. The taunt is shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Waves at the screen saying "Pika Pika!" The taunt is shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U; Pikachu's voice is shortened to match length of the taunt.
 * Rolls around on the ground.
 * Jigglypuff
 * Spins on one foot and inflates toward the screen.
 * Twirls around and then points upward. The taunt is shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Deflates like a balloon, then re-inflates itself. Unlike in for 3DS / Wii U, it now also inflates at first few second.
 * Pichu
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * Mewtwo
 * Spins around with its arms folded, similar to its taunt in Melee.
 * Charges Dark energy around it.
 * Holds its hand towards the screen, showing a flash of Dark energy. The taunt is shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Pokémon Trainer
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * Squirtle
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * Ivysaur
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * Charizard
 * Stands upright.
 * Does a quick aerial flip and roars.
 * Roars at the sky.
 * Lucario
 * Floats in mid-air and emanates Aura from its body. The taunt is shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Moves one hand forward, the other backward, and growls.
 * Balances on one foot, striking a pose. Similar to Link's down taunt.
 * Greninja
 * Balances on one foot and thrusts one arm into the air.
 * Whips its tongue around.
 * Pushes water from its hands, which does 1-2% damage.
 * Incineroar
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * Ness
 * Faces the screen and nods, saying "Okay!"
 * Holds out his baseball bat briefly.
 * Waves PSI Energy around him.
 * Lucas
 * Trips and shakes his head.
 * Talks to his Rope Snake.
 * Waves PSI Energy around him.
 * Captain Falcon
 * Charges fire around him, as if he were getting ready to do a Falcon Punch.
 * Holds out his arm in a taunting manner saying "Come on!" The taunt is slightly shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Salutes toward the screen (facing right) or behind him (facing left) while saying "Show me your moves!"
 * Ice Climbers
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * TBS
 * Marth
 * Hold his sword up, making it shine at the tip. Unlike in for 3DS / Wii U, he now says "This is it!" while taunting, as opposed to being completely silent.
 * Swings his sword around and sheathes it. Unlike in for 3DS / Wii U, he now says "I won't lose!" while taunting, as opposed to being completely silent.
 * Waves his sword while saying "Keep your eyes open!"
 * Roy
 * Holds his sword up, making it shine at the tip.
 * Holds his sword in front of him, saying "I won't lose!"
 * Kneels down with his sword behind him and yells, similar to his taunt from Melee.
 * Ike
 * Swings his sword downward and appears to charge energy while grunting.
 * Holds his sword behind him and says "Prepare yourself!"
 * Stabs his sword into the ground, folds his arms, and grunts.
 * Lucina
 * Performs her signature pose, saying "Come at me!"
 * Twirls and sheathes her sword, saying "I cannot lose."
 * Puts on her mask, then throws it away.
 * Robin
 * Points sword upward while saying "Let's tip the scales!" (male) or "Time to tip the scales!" (female).
 * Has their sword and tome hover around them, saying "Prepare yourself!"
 * Has the sword and tome hover around them, saying "You're not ready." (male) or "Here I go!" (female).
 * Corrin
 * Transforms their head into the "dragon variant" and says "My path is clear!" (male) or "Let's do this!" (female).
 * Twirls their sword and says "I've made my choice." (male) or "Your fate is clear!" (female).
 * Spins their sword, sticks it in the ground, and says "Are you ready?" (male) or "You ready for this?" (female).
 * Chrom
 * Performs his signature pose, saying "Come at me!"
 * Points his sword forward, saying "Come on!"
 * Twirls his sword and grasps its blade with his left hand, saying "I will not fail!"
 * Byleth
 * Poses while putting their left hand on the chest. This taunt has a different animation for the female variant.
 * Points their sword forward, saying either "Let the lesson begin!" or "Stay focused!"
 * Poses with their sword in whip form, saying "Try me."
 * Mr. Game & Watch
 * Rings his bell above him.
 * Rings his bell in front of him.
 * Sits and sighs.
 * Pit
 * Twirls his bow above him saying "Come on!" The taunt is slightly shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Swings his swords around saying "That all you got?" The taunt is shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Opens his wings and ascends slightly.
 * Dark Pit
 * Taps his shoulder with one blade, raises the other, and says "Who wants some?"
 * Twirls his bow towards the screen then separates it saying "Watch out!" The taunt is slightly shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Swings a blade or the whole bow outward saying "Game on!" The taunt is slightly shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Palutena
 * Waves her wings above her saying "You shall be purified!" The taunt is slightly shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Dances around her staff, giggling in the process.
 * Brushes her hair back and says "Ready when you are." The taunt is slightly shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Wario
 * Laughs heartily then snaps his jaw shut.
 * Jiggles his butt towards the screen while laughing.
 * Shows his "W" signs with one hand, then the other, then both at the same time, grunting as he does so. The taunt is much faster than in for 3DS / Wii U; Wario's voice is sped up to match length of the taunt.
 * Wario can also taunt on his bike, where he laughs with two hands outward in the "W" sign, then puts one down.
 * Snake
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * Uniquely, all of Snake's taunts look exactly the same, involving him hiding inside of a cardboard box. The cardboard box itself can slightly damage opponents.
 * Sonic
 * Does a forward flip and folds his arms, pointing outward with one finger and tuts.
 * Runs in place saying "Sonic Speed!" The taunt is slightly shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Break-dances and says "Come on!" The taunt is much faster than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Olimar/Alph
 * Jumps up and down.
 * Rolls around on the ground.
 * Swings his upper body around.
 * R.O.B.
 * Faces the screen and spins his arms and head around.
 * Faces the screen then lights his eyes up while moving his head. Compared to for 3DS / Wii U, the lights now have a flashier effect.
 * Lowers his arms, then brings them back up while spinning them.
 * Villager
 * Cheers by raising their arms three times.
 * Performs the Shrunk Funk Shuffle.
 * Scrapes the ground with a stick.
 * Isabelle
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * Mega Man
 * Pulls out his Arm Cannon and fist pumps with the other hand. The taunt is slightly shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Poses by turning away from the screen.
 * Does an animation similar to his battle entrance, which originates from his game series.
 * Wii Fit Trainer
 * Does a sideways bend with their arms above their head, saying "Let's get a good stretch."
 * Stretches their shoulders, saying "Stretch those shoulders!"
 * Sits down and stretches their legs outward, saying "Let's stretch our legs." The taunt is slightly shorter than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Little Mac
 * Raises his arm triumphantly.
 * Adjusts his boxing gloves.
 * Punches the air several times.
 * Sometimes, Doc Louis can be heard during any of Little Mac's taunts.
 * Mii Brawler
 * Flips, then does a crane pose.
 * Moves their fists in a cross motion before punching downwards and swinging open their hand towards the screen. The taunt is much faster than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Punches twice towards the screen.
 * Mii Swordfighter
 * Throws the sword into the air, spins, then catches it. The taunt is much faster than in for 3DS / Wii U
 * Twirls the sword, then holds it in a reverse grip.
 * Does a pose similar to Link's down taunt.
 * Mii Gunner
 * Points the arm cannon around. The taunt is slightly faster than in for 3DS / Wii U
 * Holds up the arm cannon and cocks it.
 * Thrusts the arm cannon into the ground, emitting smoke.
 * PAC-MAN
 * Pulls out a random sprite originating from a Namco game series.
 * Turns into his "retro" form and moves side-to-side.
 * Lays down and has fairies and music notes appear above him.
 * Shulk
 * Holds his hand out and shakes his head saying "Now it's Shulk time."
 * Grabs his sword while keeping it behind him, fist-pumps with the other hand, and says "I'm really feeling it!"
 * Activates his sword and says "This is the Monado's power!"
 * Duck Hunt
 * The dog does a handstand until the duck scolds him.
 * The dog lays down and laughs, referencing his laughing animation from the original game.
 * Does a dance.
 * Ryu
 * Tightens his headband saying "Come on!" similar to one of his taunts in Street Fighter IV
 * Pumps his fist outward and says "Talk is cheap." similar to one of his taunts in Street Fighter IV.
 * Slams his foot down and grunts, similar to his taunt in Street Fighter III.
 * Strangely, his Up- and Side-taunts have been reversed from Street Fighter IV.
 * Ken
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * Cloud
 * Twirls his Buster Sword around and rests it on his shoulder saying 興味ないね ("Not interested"). Referencing his pose from his artwork of his game.
 * Mimics the "spell-casting animation" from Final Fantasy VII.
 * Rests on his sword and scoffs.
 * Bayonetta
 * Twirls around doing several poses, saying "If you need to learn how to talk to a lady, ask your mum." Based on one of her taunts from Bayonetta 2. The taunt is much faster than in for 3DS / Wii U; making it ends before she finishes the line.
 * Spins around and points both guns ahead of her saying "New 'do, dead you." The taunt is much faster than in for 3DS / Wii U; making it ends before she finishes the line.
 * Does several dances in succession. The taunt is much faster than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Inkling
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * Simon
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * Richter
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * Joker
 * Adjusts his gloves. Morgana appears, saying "Looking cool, Joker!"
 * Poses with his gun and knife. Morgana appears, saying "He-here!"
 * Faces the background. Morgana appears, saying "He-hey!"
 * Morgana does not appear if there are five or more players present during the match.
 * Hero
 * Charges up energy.
 * Raises his sword.
 * A Slime appears, and he comically trembles near it.
 * Banjo & Kazooie
 * Banjo does a stretch while relaxing. Toward the end of the taunt, a similarly-relaxed Kazooie sticks her head out.
 * Banjo and Kazooie perform a pose, with Banjo performing a thumbs-up while smiling.
 * Banjo bows down twice, saying "Guh-huh!" each time.
 * Terry
 * Makes a beckoning gesture while saying "Hey, come on, come on!"
 * Poses while pointing forward, saying "Stand up!"
 * Removes his cap and twirls it with his index finger.
 * -}
 * Mii Swordfighter
 * Throws the sword into the air, spins, then catches it. The taunt is much faster than in for 3DS / Wii U
 * Twirls the sword, then holds it in a reverse grip.
 * Does a pose similar to Link's down taunt.
 * Mii Gunner
 * Points the arm cannon around. The taunt is slightly faster than in for 3DS / Wii U
 * Holds up the arm cannon and cocks it.
 * Thrusts the arm cannon into the ground, emitting smoke.
 * PAC-MAN
 * Pulls out a random sprite originating from a Namco game series.
 * Turns into his "retro" form and moves side-to-side.
 * Lays down and has fairies and music notes appear above him.
 * Shulk
 * Holds his hand out and shakes his head saying "Now it's Shulk time."
 * Grabs his sword while keeping it behind him, fist-pumps with the other hand, and says "I'm really feeling it!"
 * Activates his sword and says "This is the Monado's power!"
 * Duck Hunt
 * The dog does a handstand until the duck scolds him.
 * The dog lays down and laughs, referencing his laughing animation from the original game.
 * Does a dance.
 * Ryu
 * Tightens his headband saying "Come on!" similar to one of his taunts in Street Fighter IV
 * Pumps his fist outward and says "Talk is cheap." similar to one of his taunts in Street Fighter IV.
 * Slams his foot down and grunts, similar to his taunt in Street Fighter III.
 * Strangely, his Up- and Side-taunts have been reversed from Street Fighter IV.
 * Ken
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * Cloud
 * Twirls his Buster Sword around and rests it on his shoulder saying 興味ないね ("Not interested"). Referencing his pose from his artwork of his game.
 * Mimics the "spell-casting animation" from Final Fantasy VII.
 * Rests on his sword and scoffs.
 * Bayonetta
 * Twirls around doing several poses, saying "If you need to learn how to talk to a lady, ask your mum." Based on one of her taunts from Bayonetta 2. The taunt is much faster than in for 3DS / Wii U; making it ends before she finishes the line.
 * Spins around and points both guns ahead of her saying "New 'do, dead you." The taunt is much faster than in for 3DS / Wii U; making it ends before she finishes the line.
 * Does several dances in succession. The taunt is much faster than in for 3DS / Wii U.
 * Inkling
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * Simon
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * Richter
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * TBD
 * Joker
 * Adjusts his gloves. Morgana appears, saying "Looking cool, Joker!"
 * Poses with his gun and knife. Morgana appears, saying "He-here!"
 * Faces the background. Morgana appears, saying "He-hey!"
 * Morgana does not appear if there are five or more players present during the match.
 * Hero
 * Charges up energy.
 * Raises his sword.
 * A Slime appears, and he comically trembles near it.
 * Banjo & Kazooie
 * Banjo does a stretch while relaxing. Toward the end of the taunt, a similarly-relaxed Kazooie sticks her head out.
 * Banjo and Kazooie perform a pose, with Banjo performing a thumbs-up while smiling.
 * Banjo bows down twice, saying "Guh-huh!" each time.
 * Terry
 * Makes a beckoning gesture while saying "Hey, come on, come on!"
 * Poses while pointing forward, saying "Stand up!"
 * Removes his cap and twirls it with his index finger.
 * -}
 * Hero
 * Charges up energy.
 * Raises his sword.
 * A Slime appears, and he comically trembles near it.
 * Banjo & Kazooie
 * Banjo does a stretch while relaxing. Toward the end of the taunt, a similarly-relaxed Kazooie sticks her head out.
 * Banjo and Kazooie perform a pose, with Banjo performing a thumbs-up while smiling.
 * Banjo bows down twice, saying "Guh-huh!" each time.
 * Terry
 * Makes a beckoning gesture while saying "Hey, come on, come on!"
 * Poses while pointing forward, saying "Stand up!"
 * Removes his cap and twirls it with his index finger.
 * -}
 * Poses while pointing forward, saying "Stand up!"
 * Removes his cap and twirls it with his index finger.
 * -}

Smash Taunts
Smash Taunting is a taunt available only to Snake, Pit and the Star Fox characters. This technique helps the player communicate with the player's allies.

To activate it, the player must execute a down taunt for one frame; however, the taunt only works on specific stages when the player is controlling a specific character.

All of these Smash Taunts cannot be performed while someone is in Final Smash standby, or someone has a fully assembled Dragoon/Daybreak. A conversation can also be interrupted if the aforementioned conditions are met while the conversation is active. Smash Taunts also cannot be performed at all on the Final Destination or Battlefield variant.

Snake's Smash Taunt
The player must choose Snake and play Shadow Moses Island. Once in the stage, the player should do a split-second down taunt. Then, if he is not interrupted, he will establish communication with Roy Campbell, Mei Ling, or Otacon, who begin talking about the fighters, similar to how players are able to obtain information during boss fights using the radio in the Metal Gear Solid series. If the player does this while playing against Falco, they will establish communication with Slippy Toad from the Star Fox series. If more than one opponent is taking part in the match, the game will select one to talk about at random. If Snake is KO'd during a conversation, the person on the other end will shout Snake's name, similar to during the Game Over screens of the Metal Gear Solid series.

For a complete list of Snake's conversations, see here.

Star Fox Smash Taunt
In this one, the player must choose Fox, Falco, or Wolf, select the Lylat Cruise stage and do a split-second down taunt.

After the spaceship warps to the next location, a conversation that matches the background begins. There are five background variations, so there are five types of communications per character.

The characters who make appearances here are Fox, Falco, Peppy, Slippy, Krystal, Wolf, Leon, and Panther.

Because the dialog is staged as if allies are observing the fight from the spaceship, the communication always excludes the one who is engaged in the fight. Strangely, whenever Wolf uses his Smash Taunt, Fox never appears in any of his conversations, while Falco does.

In the Super Smash Bros. Melee Corneria stage, the player can start the same set of communications that existed in the previous version of the stage; however, as only Fox and Falco could initiate these communications in Super Smash Bros. Melee, only Fox and Falco can initiate these communications in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as well.

For a full list of the Lylat Cruise conversations, see here.

Pit's Smash Taunt
The player can choose Pit and play as him in Palutena's Temple and in this one, Pit can call Palutena and Viridi by using a Smash Taunt known as Palutena's Guidance. Here, Pit, Palutena and Viridi talk about the characters who is fighting in the match. Chrom will also appear if Robin is Pit's opponent, or Dark Pit will join the conversation if he is the opponent. If more than one opponent is in the match, the game will select one to talk about at random.

See here for a full list of conversations with Palutena's Guidance.

Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
Characters can taunt or cheer for the player in Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour by using for taunting and  for cheering. This does not directly affect gameplay, but the quotes on the screen can provide as a distraction for the player.


 * In NTSC versions of the game, Shadow Mario's dialogue is purely ellipses. In PAL versions, however, he is more articulate.

Mario Power Tennis
In Mario Power Tennis, the player can taunt by tapping "A" while the ball is on the other side of the court. These taunts lower the power gauge of the foe, making it harder for him or her to get a special attack.

Mario Tennis Open / Mario Sports Superstars
In Mario Tennis Open and the tennis mode of Mario Sports Superstars, the player can taunt by tapping or pressing any shot button before an opponent's serve or before their return. A successfully completed taunts powers up the player's next shot. Most characters have their taunt animations reused from Mario Power Tennis, and characters who were previously playable in Mario Tennis Open are reused in Mario Sports Superstars

Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash / Mario Tennis Aces
Taunting returns in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash and Mario Tennis Aces with the same mechanics as in previous Mario Tennis games and the tennis mode of Mario Sports Superstars. CPUs additionally taunt when the player is serving.