Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
For further details on current fighters' stats and hitboxes, check out Ultimate Frame Data: ultimateframedata.com/stats.php
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Welcome to another episode of Challenger Approaching! In this series, we discuss characters who could find their way into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or future entries, then go into ludicrous detail on what they would be like if they joined the fight for real!
This time, we're turning our attention to a topic that is both common and rather divisive. With all the huge names and jaw-dropping reveals over Ultimate's run so far, the idea of a safe, predictable first party character that catches no one off guard...isn't very appealing. Many eyes are on Pokémon Sword & Shield as a potential source for one of the remaining DLC fighters, and among them, Cinderace is often considered the most likely. The apparent predictability, combined with a presumed lack of spectacle surrounding such a reveal, have created a veil of resentment overshadowing any supporters' excitement.
But is Cinderace's situation--and appeal--what it seems, or is there more going on beneath the surface? And just how could this firebending footballer stand out in Smash next to all the other fighters who share the element? Let's take a look.
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Follow on Twitter at: twitter.com/Delzethin
Support via Patreon at: patreon.com/Delzethin
Graphic design by Voyager: twitter.com/Fire_Voyager
Post-production assistance by Desma: twitter.com/D3stiny_Sm4sher
Post-production assistance by Yoshiller: twitter.com/RealYoshiller
Challenger Key Art by Ed Mendoza: twitter.com/edmendozaart
Additional Sources:
Pokémon Sword & Shield – All Gigantamax Forms & Moves (ProsafiaGaming): youtube.com/watch?v=JJYejApG5Vk
Pokémon Sword & Shield – Court Change (UnderTheRadar): youtube.com/watch?v=onmJZmzoMdE
Pokémon Sword & Shield – Isle of Armor Tutor Moves (Mixeli): youtube.com/watch?v=YaSKNSG5gAw
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Byleth Reveal Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=6fwAk1P8TLU
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – “Everyone is Here” Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=EXnbMp1yr1k
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – “Everyone is Here” Trailer Nintendo NYC Reaction (Bombkirby): youtube.com/watch?v=CMeYV8Gbpd4
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Isabelle Reveal Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=ijp5FeOE_Yw
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sephiroth Reveal Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=JPxcE1dMqL8
TKOwl's Cinderace Specials Concept: twitter.com/TKOWL_Art/status/1325822779548180489
Types of Soccer/Football Kicks: premierskillsenglish.britishcouncil.org/words/football-vocabulary/kicks)
For further details on current fighters' stats and hitboxes, check out Ultimate Frame Data: ultimateframedata.com/stats.php
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Welcome to another episode of Challenger Approaching! In this series, we discuss characters who could find their way into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or future entries, then go into ludicrous detail on what they would be like if they joined the fight for real!
This time, we're turning our attention to a topic that is both common and rather divisive. With all the huge names and jaw-dropping reveals over Ultimate's run so far, the idea of a safe, predictable first party character that catches no one off guard...isn't very appealing. Many eyes are on Pokémon Sword & Shield as a potential source for one of the remaining DLC fighters, and among them, Cinderace is often considered the most likely. The apparent predictability, combined with a presumed lack of spectacle surrounding such a reveal, have created a veil of resentment overshadowing any supporters' excitement.
But is Cinderace's situation--and appeal--what it seems, or is there more going on beneath the surface? And just how could this firebending footballer stand out in Smash next to all the other fighters who share the element? Let's take a look.
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Follow on Twitter at: twitter.com/Delzethin
Support via Patreon at: patreon.com/Delzethin
Graphic design by Voyager: twitter.com/Fire_Voyager
Post-production assistance by Desma: twitter.com/D3stiny_Sm4sher
Post-production assistance by Yoshiller: twitter.com/RealYoshiller
Challenger Key Art by Ed Mendoza: twitter.com/edmendozaart
Additional Sources:
Pokémon Sword & Shield – All Gigantamax Forms & Moves (ProsafiaGaming): youtube.com/watch?v=JJYejApG5Vk
Pokémon Sword & Shield – Court Change (UnderTheRadar): youtube.com/watch?v=onmJZmzoMdE
Pokémon Sword & Shield – Isle of Armor Tutor Moves (Mixeli): youtube.com/watch?v=YaSKNSG5gAw
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Byleth Reveal Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=6fwAk1P8TLU
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – “Everyone is Here” Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=EXnbMp1yr1k
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – “Everyone is Here” Trailer Nintendo NYC Reaction (Bombkirby): youtube.com/watch?v=CMeYV8Gbpd4
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Isabelle Reveal Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=ijp5FeOE_Yw
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sephiroth Reveal Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=JPxcE1dMqL8
TKOwl's Cinderace Specials Concept: twitter.com/TKOWL_Art/status/1325822779548180489
Types of Soccer/Football Kicks: premierskillsenglish.britishcouncil.org/words/football-vocabulary/kicks)
