- “Thank you for playing. Yes. I am Number One ![sic]”
- —Captain Falcon, Super Smash Bros.
Captain Falcon is a character from the F-Zero series. He is an F-Zero racer and a secret bounty hunter, with a mysterious past. In the Super Smash Bros. series, he appears as a secret character in the original Super Smash Bros., then returns as a default one in Super Smash Bros. Melee. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, he appears as an unlockable character once again, though in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U he is back to being a default character. Throughout the series, Captain Falcon is known for his blend of speed and power, as well as his various signature moves, such as the Falcon Punch and Knee Smash. In addition, the Male Wire Frame and Red Alloy are modeled after Captain Falcon, having some of the exact same attacks and similar idle poses. In the Super Smash Bros. series, Captain Falcon is voiced by Ryō Horikawa, speaking English with a false American accent.
While Captain Falcon's other Mario-related crossover appearances are very limited, his vehicle, the Blue Falcon, and other elements from his series have featured prominently in later Mario Kart games (with the Blue Falcon appearing as a kart).
History
Club Nintendo comics
Captain Falcon makes a brief cameo appearance in "Super Mario: Im Rausch der Geschwindigkeit". When Mario and Yoshi are speeding down the road to rebel against the new speed limit law, one panel shows them speeding past Captain Falcon in the Blue Falcon.
Super Smash Bros. series
Captain Falcon has appeared as a playable character in every game in the Super Smash Bros. series released thus far. He is available from the start in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, but is unlockable in Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Super Smash Bros.
Captain Falcon is an unlockable character in the original Super Smash Bros., unlocked by clearing 1-P Mode in under 20 minutes and defeating him on Planet Zebes (since there is no stage based on his own series in this game). Despite having a slow walking speed, Captain Falcon has the fastest running speed. His attacks, however, despite being powerful, are for the most part slow. His design in this game is based on his design from F-Zero X, though his outfit is purple instead of blue.
Captain Falcon's special attacks are unique in that none of them are based upon any aspect of his series of origin. His special moves are the Falcon Punch, which involves Captain Falcon charging and unleashing a powerful, fiery punch; Falcon Kick, which has Captain Falcon kicking across the ground; and Falcon Dive, in which Falcon jumps and punches straight up. His Final Smash, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, is the Blue Falcon, in which Captain Falcon summons the machine to run over any players he catches.
Captain Falcon is also unique in that he has a total of six playable recolors beginning with this installment, with two of the recolors being team battle exclusive. One of Captain Falcon's alternate costumes is that of his evil clone, Blood Falcon, including a patch on his uniform saying "25 - Blood Hawk", which corresponds to the number and name of Blood Falcon's own F-Zero Racer. Another one of his colors recolors the original, brighter colors used in the F-Zero series.
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Captain Falcon is one of the two default fighters that were unlockable in the previous game, along with Ness. Although, Captain Falcon appears in the Adventure Mode as an enemy as well as All-Star Mode. Captain Falcon appears in Event Matches 12, 17, 20, 33, 36, and 43, and he is one of the random characters in Trophy Tussle 1, 2, and 3. Captain Falcon's fighting techniques are shared with Ganondorf, who has similar abilities, but is slower and has more powerful attacks.
In the transition between the two games, many of Captain Falcon's moves, such as his smash attacks and neutral aerial, have been completely changed and upgraded. He also receives the side special move Raptor Boost, in which he charges forward to deliver an uppercut attack.
Captain Falcon has a unique way of using certain items in this game. For example, when using a Home-Run Bat, Captain Falcon slams the opponent down and then up again instead of hitting them across the screen. According to the trophy information of the Star Rod, it has the most power when it is used with a Smash Attack of Captain Falcon or Sheik.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Captain Falcon appears as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, but is no longer the character with the fastest running speed; that status being taken by Sonic the Hedgehog. His design in this game is now primarily based on F-Zero GX, though he wears a scarf similar to his incarnation in F-Zero: GP Legend. He is an unlockable character like in Super Smash Bros. He can be unlocked by clearing stage 20 in the Subspace Emissary, playing 70 versus matches, or by clearing Classic in 12 minutes on at least Normal difficulty.
The Subspace Emissary
In the Subspace Emissary, Captain Falcon saves Captain Olimar and his Pikmin from a R.O.B.. Later, he and Olimar save Donkey Kong with the help of Diddy Kong and they join a team with them. After getting through the Subspace Bomb Factory, they meet up with Samus Aran and Pikachu but soon, Ganondorf appears and gets all R.O.B.s in the factory to burn the Ancient Minister and detonate Subspace Bombs to create a giant hole in space. The Minister turns out to be a R.O.B. himself, who joins Falcon's team, and then, after the Subspace Army is taken care of, the whole team decides to leave the area.
Captain Falcon calls his Falcon Flyer and after everyone gets on, they are attacked by Meta Ridley, whom must be defeated in a certain time limit. they all fly to The Canyon where they meet up with everyone else. Everyone enters Subspace and find themselves being turned into trophies by Tabuu. King Dedede and his group then arrive and revive Captain Falcon and most of the others until everyone is revived and able to take on Tabuu.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Template:Main-external Captain Falcon returns as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. His moveset, including his Final Smash, remains unchanged from previous games. He appears as a starter character like in Super Smash Bros. Melee.
Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Though Captain Falcon does not directly appear in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, his amiibo is compatible with the game, allowing the player to customize their Miis with a Captain Falcon-themed outfit if the player is to connect the Captain Falcon amiibo to the GamePad. Other elements from the F-Zero series appear in the game in the The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8 DLC; Captain Falcon's trademark Blue Falcon and an F-Zero themed track named Mute City, which even features F-Zero music. Artwork of Captain Falcon from F-Zero X also appears on large television screens around Mute City, along with his signature quote, "Show me your moves!"
Profiles and statistics
Super Smash Bros.
- Bio: A regular pilot in the great galactic race F-ZERO Grand Prix, Captain Falcon is skilled at collecting prize money. Much about his past remains hidden in shadow, but it's clear that many a villain held a powerful grudge against him.
Super Smash Bros. Melee
- Instruction booklet bio: "A bounty hunter who boasts speed and power."
Trophies
# | Name | Image | First Game/Move | Description |
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28 | Capt. Falcon (Classic) |
F-Zero 08/91 |
Usually a relentless bounty hunter, Captain Falcon shifts gears to become a race pilot once the F-Zero Grand Prix begins. His beloved racer, the Blue Falcon, can exceed the speed of sound, and he knows how to drive it; he'll go down as one of the all time-greats. Now 36 years old, Captain Falcon wears his F-Zero X visor. | |
29 | Capt. Falcon [Smash] (Adventure) |
: Falcon Punch Smash B: Raptor Boost |
Falcon's style is a balanced combination of raw power and speed. His attacks are slow, but when combined with Falcon's high mobility, he's a formidable combat force. The Falcon Punch packs the highest degree of destructive power, while the explosive Raptor Boost can be used to smash airborne foes into the depths. | |
30 | Capt. Falcon [Smash] (All-Star) |
Up & : Falcon Dive Down & B: Falcon Kick |
The Knee Smash, used in midair on foes in front of you, is slow and has a short reach, but if it connects, it'll send foes flying a long way on a low trajectory. Falcon uses his Falcon Dive to grab an enemy in midair and fling them away with an explosive blast. He can do this technique repeatedly without landing, so it can also be used as a recovery move. |
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
- Website bio: "He’s making his entrance a little late, but here he is—the famous F-Zero pilot, Captain Falcon! This time around, he’s bringing his pride and joy, the F-Zero machine called the Blue Falcon, to the brawl. This inclusion ought to boost his macho, tough-guy reputation significantly."
Snake's Codec
- Snake: Hey! That's Captain Falcon, isn't it?
- Otacon: Good eye, Snake! He's F-Zero pilot number 07!
- Snake: You know, seeing Captain Falcon here reminds me... We should do that thing we've always wanted to try...
- Otacon: Oh yeah! That thing! Good idea! OK, ready? Go!
- Snake: Falcon Puuuunch!!
- Otacon: Falcon Kiiiiiiick!!
Trophies
# | Name | Image | Appearance(s) | Description |
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63 | Captain Falcon | SNES F-Zero GCN F-Zero GX |
A skilled F-Zero pilot and resourceful bounty hunter. All that's known of his past is that he hails from Port Town. He's won fame and fortune outracing his opponents in his beloved Blue Falcon. His incredible athleticism and never-say-die attitude makes him the pilot to turn to in times of trouble. |
Prima rating
Offense: 8
Defense: 7
Projectile: -
Final Smash: 6
Throwing Ability: 10
Speed: 10
Overall: 8
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Trophies
Name | 3DS Image | Wii U Image | Appears in | NTSC-U Description | PAL Description |
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Captain Falcon | SNES F-Zero (08/1991) GCN F-Zero GX (08/2003) |
In the F-Zero racing scene, Captain Falcon uses his Blue Falcon to win big. His origin largely a mystery, he's made his way to the Smash Bros. battlefield to prove his worth outside the cockpit. He's got speed and power, and his distinct Falcon Punch leaves a dent. Start it in the air to surprise your foes! | We love it when this F-Zero pilot from Port Town takes a break from racing the Blue Falcon to take on challengers in brawls. His balance of speed, power and weight is spot on, and his slow but mighty Falcon Punch is oh so sweet when it finally connects. Try starting the attack in mid-air and punching your way into a frantic fray! | ||
Captain Falcon (Alt.) | SNES F-Zero (08/1991) GCN F-Zero GX (08/2003) |
Captain Falcon's default down special, Falcon Kick, is no ordinary kick—it surges forward in a fiery blaze. It's a versatile attack that moves sideways on the ground and diagonally down in the air. His forward air attack, Knee Smash, can send an enemy flying for miles if hit just right. | The captain's Falcon Kick isn't just any old kick - it blazes either to the side or diagonally down to terrorise the enemy. Its speed also makes it top-notch for surprise attacks! Another move to try out is his forward air attack, Knee Smash. If you get as close to someone as you can before using it, it can launch them miles! | ||
Blue Falcon | N/A | Captain Falcon's Final Smash lets him pull opponents into the middle of an F-Zero race-where competitors have been known to break the speed of sound-and run them over with his racing machine, the Blue Falcon. If he manages to grab you, there's no escape. The impact launches its victims diagonally upward. |
Blue indicates exclusive to the Wii U version.
Palutena's Guidance
- Pit: Whoa... It's Captain Falcon!
- Viridi: Oh, he's a captain! What ship does he command?
- Pit: I think he's more like a pilot or something.
- Viridi: All these fighters have tons of skill and experience, but you can still hold your own. If we brought vehicles into the picture, though, that would be a totally different story.
- Pit: Good thing that's not the case. I'd be no match for an F-Zero machine or an Arwing.
- Viridi: Plus, those G-Diffuser systems are terrible for the environment.
- Pit: Uh, you sure know a lot about space machinery. For being the goddess of nature and all.
- Palutena: Anyway, if you're near Captain Falcon, watch out for his jump-and-Falcon Punch combo.
amiibo
- A skilled F-Zero pilot and resourceful bounty hunter. All that's known of his past is that he hails from Port Town. He's won fame and fortune outracing his opponents in his beloved Blue Falcon. His incredible athleticism and never-say-die attitude makes him the pilot to turn to in times of trouble.
Name in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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Japanese | キャプテン・ファルコン[?] Kyaputen Farukon |
Captain Falcon | |
Chinese | 飛隼隊長 (Traditional) 飞隼队长 (Simplified)[?] Fēisǔn Duìzhǎng |
Literally "Flying Falcon Captain" | |
Dutch | Captain Falcon[?] | ? | |
German | Captain Falcon[?] | ? | |
Italian | Captain Falcon[?] | ? | |
Korean | 캡틴 팔콘[?] Kaeptin Palkon |
Captain Falcon | |
Portuguese | Captain Falcon Capitão Falcon[?] |
Captain Falcon |
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Russian | Капитан Фэлкон[?] Kapitan Felkon |
Captain Falcon | |
Spanish (NOA) | Capitán Falcon[?] | Captain Falcon | |
Spanish (NOE) | Captain Falcon[?] | "Captain" remains in English, unlike with the NTSC Spanish version. |
Super Smash Bros. | ||||
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Playable characters | Donkey Kong • Fox • Kirby • Link • Luigi • Mario • Samus • Yoshi • Others | |||
Non-playable characters | Bob-omb • Whispy Woods | |||
Bosses | Giant Donkey Kong • Metal Mario | |||
Stages | Peach's Castle • Yoshi's Island • Congo Jungle • Hyrule Castle • Meta Crystal • Mushroom Kingdom • Others | |||
Items | Barrel • Bob-omb • Crate • Egg • Fire Flower • Green Shell • Hammer • Red Shell • Star • Star Rod • Target | |||
Moves | Miscellaneous | Jump • Taunt | ||
Special | Standard | Up | Down | |
Mario | Fireball | Super Jump Punch | Mario Tornado | |
Luigi | Green Fireball | Luigi Cyclone | ||
Donkey Kong | Giant Punch | Spinning Kong | Hand Slap | |
Yoshi | Egg Lay | Egg Throw | Yoshi Bomb | |
Other | Gallery • Glitches • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff |
Super Smash Bros. Melee | ||||||
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Playable characters | Mario • Donkey Kong • Link • Samus • Yoshi • Kirby • Fox • Bowser • Peach • Luigi • Mr. Game & Watch • Dr. Mario • Others (64 · Melee) | |||||
Non-playable characters | Toad • Sandbag • Banzai Bill • Shy Guy • Pidgit • Birdo • Klaptrap • Whispy Woods • Super Happy Tree • Goomba • Koopa Troopa • Koopa Paratroopa • Adventure Mode enemies | |||||
Bosses | Giant Donkey Kong • Metal Mario • Giga Bowser | |||||
Stages | New Stages | Princess Peach's Castle • Kongo Jungle • Yoshi's Story • Rainbow Cruise • Jungle Japes • Yoshi's Island • Mushroom Kingdom • Mushroom Kingdom II • Mushroom Kingdom (Adventure Mode) • Others | ||||
Past Stages | Yoshi's Island • Kongo Jungle • Other | |||||
Items | Apple • Barrel Cannon • Freezie • Metal Box • Party Ball • Poison Mushroom • Starman • Super Mushroom • Super Scope • Trophy | |||||
Moves | Miscellaneous | Jump • Taunt | ||||
Special | Standard | Up | Side | Down | ||
Mario | Fireball | Super Jump Punch | Cape | Mario Tornado | ||
Dr. Mario | Megavitamins | Super Sheet | Dr. Tornado | |||
Luigi | Green Fireball | Green Missile | Luigi Cyclone | |||
Donkey Kong | Giant Punch | Spinning Kong | Headbutt | Hand Slap | ||
Yoshi | Egg Lay | Egg Throw | Egg Roll | Yoshi Bomb | ||
Bowser | Fire Breath | Whirling Fortress | Koopa Klaw | Bowser Bomb | ||
Peach | Toad | Peach Parasol | Peach Bomber | Vegetable | ||
Other | Gallery • Glitches • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff • Trophies |
Super Smash Bros. Brawl | |||||||
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Playable characters | Mario • Link • Samus • Kirby • Fox • Bowser • Donkey Kong • Yoshi • Peach • Zero Suit Samus • Wario • Diddy Kong • Luigi • R.O.B. • Mr. Game & Watch • Sonic • Others (64 · Melee · Brawl) | ||||||
Final Smash characters | Giga Bowser • Wario-Man | ||||||
Assist Trophies | Hammer Bro • Kat & Ana • Lakitu & Spinies • Mr. Resetti • Nintendog • Shadow • Waluigi | ||||||
Enemies | Petey Piranha • Goomba • Giant Goomba • Koopa Troopa • Koopa Paratroopa • Hammer Bro • Bullet Bill • Subspace Army • Shy Guy • Klaptrap • False Character | ||||||
Stages | Normal | 75 m • Delfino Plaza • Luigi's Mansion • Mario Bros. • Mario Circuit • Mushroomy Kingdom • Rumble Falls • WarioWare, Inc. • Yoshi's Island • Others | |||||
Melee stages | Jungle Japes • Rainbow Cruise • Yoshi's Island • Others | ||||||
Items | Assist Trophy • Banana Peel • Barrel • Bob-omb • CD • Fire Flower • Freezie • Golden Hammer • Green Shell • Hammer • Hothead • Key • Lightning • Metal Box • Party Ball • Peach • Peanut • Poison Mushroom • Soccer Ball • Spring • Stickers (complete list) • Super Mushroom • Super Scope • Starman • Star Rod • Vegetables • Wario Bike | ||||||
Subspace Emissary levels | The Cave • The Jungle • The Lake • The Swamp • Others | ||||||
Moves | Miscellaneous | Jump • Taunt | |||||
Special | Standard | Up | Side | Down | Final Smash | ||
Mario | Fireball | Super Jump Punch | Cape | F.L.U.D.D. | Mario Finale | ||
Luigi | Green Fireball | Green Missile | Luigi Cyclone | Negative Zone | |||
Donkey Kong | Giant Punch | Spinning Kong | Headbutt | Hand Slap | Konga Beat | ||
Yoshi | Egg Lay | Egg Throw | Egg Roll | Yoshi Bomb | Super Dragon | ||
Bowser | Fire Breath | Whirling Fortress | Flying Slam | Bowser Bomb | Giga Bowser | ||
Peach | Toad | Peach Parasol | Peach Bomber | Vegetable | Peach Blossom | ||
Wario | Chomp | Corkscrew | Wario Bike | Wario Waft | Wario-Man | ||
Diddy Kong | Peanut Popgun | Rocketbarrel Boost | Monkey Flip | Banana Peel | Rocketbarrel Barrage | ||
Miscellaneous | Blue Falcon • Cargo • Chaos Emerald • Kart | ||||||
Further info | Assist Trophy characters • Final Smashes • Gallery • Glitches • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Snake's codec conversations • Sound test • Staff • Trophies |
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | |||||||
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Playable characters | Bowser • Bowser Jr. / Koopalings (Larry · Morton · Wendy · Iggy · Roy · Lemmy · Ludwig) • Diddy Kong • Donkey Kong • Dr. Mario • Fox • Kirby • Link • Luigi • Mario • Mega Man • Mii Fighter • Mr. Game & Watch • Pac-Man • Peach • R.O.B. • Rosalina & Luma • Samus • Sonic • Villager • Wario • Yoshi • Zero Suit Samus • Others (64 · Melee · Brawl · 3DS / Wii U) | ||||||
Final Smash characters | Giga Bowser • Shadow Mario • Wario-Man | ||||||
Assist Trophy characters | Ashley • Chain Chomp • Hammer Bro • Isabelle • Kat & Ana • Lakitu & Spinies • Nintendog • Shadow • Waluigi | ||||||
Enemies | Banzai Bill • Big Goomba • Bill Blaster • Bullet Bill • Chain Chomp • Flame Chomp • Fly Guy • Goomba • Hammer Bro • Koopa Paratroopa • Koopa Troopa • Kritter • Lakitu • Magikoopa • Nabbit • Pooka • Shy Guy • Spike Top • Tiki Buzz • Others | ||||||
Stages | Nintendo 3DS | 3D Land • Golden Plains • Jungle Japes • Mushroomy Kingdom • Paper Mario • Rainbow Road • WarioWare, Inc. • Yoshi's Island • Others (Melee · Brawl · 3DS) | |||||
Wii U | 75 m • Delfino Plaza • Gamer • Jungle Hijinxs • Kongo Jungle • Luigi's Mansion • Mario Circuit (Brawl) • Mario Circuit • Mario Galaxy • Mushroom Kingdom U • Woolly World • Wrecking Crew • Wuhu Island • Yoshi's Island • Others (Melee · Brawl · Wii U) | ||||||
Both | Hyrule Castle (64) (DLC) • Peach's Castle (64) (DLC) • Super Mario Maker (DLC) • Others (64 · 3DS / Wii U) | ||||||
Moves | Miscellaneous | Jump • Taunt | |||||
Special | Standard | Up | Side | Down | Final Smash | ||
Mario | Fireball | Super Jump Punch | Cape | F.L.U.D.D. | Mario Finale | ||
Dr. Mario | Megavitamins | Super Sheet | Dr. Tornado | Doctor Finale | |||
Luigi | Green Fireball | Green Missile | Luigi Cyclone | Poltergust 5000 | |||
Donkey Kong | Giant Punch | Spinning Kong | Headbutt | Hand Slap | Konga Beat | ||
Yoshi | Egg Lay | Egg Throw | Egg Roll | Yoshi Bomb | Super Dragon | ||
Bowser | Fire Breath | Whirling Fortress | Flying Slam | Bowser Bomb | Giga Bowser | ||
Peach | Toad | Peach Parasol | Peach Bomber | Vegetable | Peach Blossom | ||
Wario | Chomp | Corkscrew | Wario Bike | Wario Waft | Wario-Man | ||
Diddy Kong | Peanut Popgun | Rocketbarrel Boost | Monkey Flip | Banana Peel | Rocketbarrel Barrage | ||
Rosalina & Luma | Luma Shot | Launch Star | Star Bits | Gravitational Pull | Power Star | ||
Bowser Jr. | Clown Cannon | Abandon Ship | Clown Kart Dash | Mechakoopa | Shadow Mario Paint | ||
Items | Assist Trophy • Banana Peel • Barrel • Beehive • Bob-omb • Boomerang • Bullet Bill • CD • Crate • Fire Bar • Fire Flower • Freezie • Golden Hammer • Grass • Green Shell • Hammer • Hothead • Lightning • Metal Box • Party Ball • Poison Mushroom • POW Block • Soccer Ball • Spiny Shell • Spring • Super Star • Star Rod • Super Leaf • Super Mushroom • Super Scope • Treasure chest • Trophy | ||||||
Other | Assist Trophy characters • Challenges (3DS) • Challenges (Wii U) • Equipment • F.L.U.D.D. • Final Smashes • Gallery (3DS) • Gallery (Wii U) • Glitches (3DS) • Glitches (Wii U) • Home-Run Contest • Mii Outfits • Mii Headgear • Original soundtrack • Palutena's Guidance conversations • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Special Orders • Sound test • Staff (3DS) • Staff (Wii U) • Target Blast • Trophies (3DS) • Trophies (Wii U) • Trophy Rush |