Bowser (Super Smash Flash 2)

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This article is about Bowser's appearance in Super Smash Flash 2. For the character in other contexts, see Bowser.

Bowser is a playable veteran starter character in Super Smash Flash 2. He was originally shown during the initial planning phases of the game, going through several different design iterations before finally resurging after being revealed at the end of the second McLeodGaming Direct. Bowser's sprite design, moveset and voice clips come directly from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. His color and dash animation come from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.

Attributes

Moveset

Ground attacks

Attack	Description	Damage
Standard attack 1	Does a quick swipe.	6%
Standard attack 2	Does another swipe with his other claw.	12%
Down tilt	Does a crouching double swipe attack.	24%
Down smash	Retreats into his shell and rapidly spins in place.	16%
Side tilt	Punches forward.	15%
Forward smash	Performs a very strong headbutt forwards.	30%
Up tilt	Swings a claw above him.	11%
Up smash	Gets on all fours and lunges upwards with his shell.	20%
Dash attack	Does a running headbutt.	12%

Aerial attacks

Attack	Description	Damage
Neutral aerial	Spins around in his shell.	13%
Forward aerial	Slashes forward with his claw.	15%
Back aerial	Arcs his back, attacking with his shell behind him.	17%
Up aerial	Swings his head above himself in an arc.	18%
Down aerial	Goes into his shell, flips over, and spins rapidly.	5%

Grabs and throws

Attack	Description	Damage
Grab	Grabs opponent.	N/A
Pummel	Headbutts opponent.	9%
Forward throw	Throws his opponent forward using his head.	8%
Back throw	Throws his opponent behind him using his head.	11%
Up throw	Throws his opponent up, then grinds them on his shell while spinning around.	11%
Down throw	Throws his opponent to the ground and body slams them.	7%

Other attacks

Attack	Description	Damage
Ledge attack	Sweeps in front of him with his claw.	8%
100% ledge attack	None for now.	N/A
Floor attack	Sweeps with his claws twice, first in front of him, then behind him.	6%

Special moves

Special move	Name	Description	Damage
Standard special move	Fire Breath	Bowser releases a fireball, which explodes on contact. In the air, the fireball moves diagonally downwards.	9%
Side special move	Flying Slam	Bowser grabs the opponent and performs a flying suplex that can be controlled in whatever direction desired.	14%
Up special move	Whirling Fortress	Bowser retreats into his shell which begins to rapidly spin and gains height. When used on the ground, he can slide across the ground very fast.	19%
Down special move	Bowser Bomb	Bowser plummets downwards at a high speed before slamming into the ground in a sitting position. When used on the ground, he will hop into the air first before dropping.	19%
Final Smash	Giga Bowser	Unknown.

Misc.

Misc.	Description
On-screen appearance	Walks out from a fiery void
Taunts	Standard: Stomps, throws his head back, and roars.	Side: Same as Standard.	Down: Same as Standard.
Victory theme	Remix of the flourish that plays when Mario or Luigi grab a flagpole in Super Mario Bros.. It is shared with Mario, Luigi and Peach.
Victory pose	Sweeps with his claws twice, first in front of him, then behind him.

In competitive play

Match ups

Notable players

Tier placement history

Gallery

Trivia

Steven Damian Borgers stated that Bowser, Sheik and Donkey Kong were his hardest character projects and that Bowser is his most proudest accomplishment.
In v0.9b, there exists several files relating to Bowser, hinting that he was initially meant to be playable in an earlier build of the game. He has an unused announcer's call, two different variations of a character select portrait (one in the pre-v0.9 style), palette data, and is referenced numerous times in the character code.