Piranha Plant, a character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, originates from the Mario series, particularly the iconic enemy species found in various Mario games. Piranha Plants are known for their pipe-dwelling nature, snapping jaws, and appearance as obstacles in Mario levels.

Appearance: In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Piranha Plant is represented as a potted plant with its characteristic pipe and sharp-toothed mouth. It retains the classic look of Piranha Plants from the Mario series.

Abilities and Fighting Style: Piranha Plant’s fighting style is unique, utilizing its potted form for a variety of attacks. It has a versatile moveset that includes biting attacks, long-reaching lunges, and the ability to spit poison. Piranha Plant’s attacks are designed to cover different ranges and provide strategic options in battle.

Special Moves:

• Neutral Special – Ptooie: Spits out a spiked ball that can be angled up or down.
• Side Special – Poison Breath: Breathes a stream of poisonous gas that damages opponents over time.
• Up Special – Piranhacopter: Extends leaves to spin and gain vertical recovery.
• Down Special – Long-Stem Strike: Retracts into its pot and then extends outward with a powerful bite.

Final Smash – Petey Piranha: Piranha Plant’s Final Smash involves transforming into the larger and more menacing Petey Piranha. Petey Piranha unleashes a series of attacks on trapped opponents.

In-Game Unlocking: Piranha Plant was initially offered as a limited-time free DLC for players who purchased Super Smash Bros. Ultimate early or registered their game. Players could later purchase Piranha Plant as downloadable content.

Trophies and Spirits: Piranha Plant has associated trophies and spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. These collectibles provide additional information about its role in the Mario series, its appearances, and various poses or scenes.

Crossover Gameplay: Piranha Plant adds a unique and unexpected element to the crossover gameplay of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Players can engage in battles featuring Piranha Plant against characters from different Nintendo franchises and beyond. The inclusion of Piranha Plant showcases the diversity of characters and the willingness of the game developers to bring unconventional choices into the dynamic roster of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.