

Hit opponents are launched into a cinematic cutscene, landing paralyzed onto an island covered in grass. Island Excavation: Dig Dug begins his Final Smash by activating a Lightning power-up, surrounding him with a lightning shield that sends out a short range pulse around him. The effect lasts roughly 12 seconds before disappearing. Using the jackhammer in a different area will cause the old one to be reset. This sets an invisible trap that will bury any opponent that walks across it (similar to the Pitfall item’s effect). Jackhammer: Dig Dug brings out a jackhammer and drills into the ground at his feet. Taizo Tunnel: Dig Dug uses a recovery that involves up the Taizo meter, allowing for enhanced mobility (see the Extra Skill section). He stops after some distance or when hitting a wall. He can also jump during the move (similar to the Jill assist trophy from Brawl). Harpooned opponents may be able to mash out depending on how fast Dig Dug presses B and how much damage they have.ĭigging Strike: Dig Dug charges forward distance wielding a spinning excavation drill, which can drag along multiple opponents.

This move does not actually inflate the opponent (thank goodness), but more damage will result in further knock-back. Repeatedly pressing B will make Dig Dug pump air into the opponent, dealing damage with each pump and sending them flying after 5 successful pumps. It works as a sort of command grab, trapping players hit by the harpoon in place. Harpoon Pump: Dig Dug shoots his harpoon out a short distance in front of him. The camera zooms in on a stack of coloured blocks, as Dig Dug is seen drilling down from above to break through them all one by one, before hoisting his drill and grinning (based on gameplay from Mr.Dig Dug’s drill breaks through the ground and his upper body pops out he sees a flower suddenly bloom next to him, indicating he has cleared the stage.Dig Dug is seen inflating a Pooka to bursting point it pops just as his name splashes onscreen.

Side Taunt: Dig Dug collapses in mock exhaustion before standing up, imitating his animation when struck by an enemy. Up Taunt: A small rock falls on Dig Dugs head, nearly knocking him off balance.ĭown Taunt: Dig Dug spins around the cable of his harpoon before retracting it. Kirby wears a white and blue helmet with a transparent visor in front and red studs on the sides. for 3DS, weren’t they? What, did you think those guys were only there as a coincidence?ĭig Dug jogs in and pulls his drill off from his backpack. Speaking of which, Pookas were included as an enemy type in the Smash Run mode in Super Smash Bros. roster! In his classic arcade game the eponymous excavator takes on enemies called Pookas and Fygars, using a drill to tunnel underground and an air pump to inflate them ’til they burst. Taizo Hori, better known to the masses as Dig Dug, breaks new ground to join the Smash Bros.
