Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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Welcome to another episode of Challenger Approaching! In this series, we discuss characters who may be invited to a future entry of Super Smash Bros, then go into ludicrous detail on what they could be like if they joined the fight for real!

Our Challenger this time is an icon with an up-and-down history. Rayman's track record of quality platformers along with spinoffs of wildly varying quality has endeared him to many gamers worldwide. Yet he's also endured long periods where the only games he's had were said spinoffs if anything, including his run of small mobile titles in the past near-decade. With Smash's history of giving its guest fighters care and attention to the point where it's outright revived a few franchises, Rayman's many fans have been left waiting and hoping if the Limbless Wonder himself might get that chance next.

So what if that did come to pass? How could Rayman stand out in Smash as a newcomer, and how would his array of abilities and very unusual build translate to a moveset and fighting style only he is truly capable of? Let's take a look.
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Additional Sources:
Article – Michel Ancel Allegations (Dualshockers): dualshockers.com/ubisoft-michel-ancel-investigation-toxic-management
Article - Rayman Legends Delay Announcement (IGN): ign.com/articles/2013/02/07/rayman-legends-delayed-no-longer-wii-u-exclusive
Brawlhalla – Rayman Gameplay (Brawlhalla Official): youtube.com/watch?v=lcZp23OpXUQ
Brawlhalla – Rayman Rapid Punch Move (Snowy): youtube.com/watch?v=X00LkddaN8k
Rayman (1) – Moskito Boss Fight (RayCarrot): youtube.com/watch?v=oCzB_0pTWd0
Rayman (1) – Mosquito Dash (RayCarrot): youtube.com/watch?v=MxdSLp1kGpA
Rayman (1) – General Gameplay/Plum (RayCarrot): youtube.com/watch?v=ihGYy_fSVsc
Rayman (1) – Grimace (ZerRoboz): youtube.com/watch?v=oOR5lHLrJnI
Rayman (1) – Rayman Scared (Shadowserg): youtube.com/watch?v=TRdge4d5dnQ
Rayman 2 – Flying Yellow Shell (RayCarrot): youtube.com/watch?v=jOZrZK_Wabc
Rayman 2 – Plum Riding (RayCarrot): youtube.com/watch?v=5l06BF3PSYM
Rayman 2 – Purple Lum Swing (RayCarrot): youtube.com/watch?v=bx6sbwPNCoE
Rayman 2 – Throwing Animation (RayCarrot): youtube.com/watch?v=blhGMEu7t_M
Rayman 2 – Walking Yellow Shell (RayCarrot): youtube.com/watch?v=NPNQ4uS4G00
Rayman 3 – Telescopic Fist (LongplayArchive): youtube.com/watch?v=-whBDZatN94
Rayman 3 – Throttle Copter (BOSS FIGHTS): youtube.com/watch?v=_u9wsH8ZvBI
Rayman 3 (GBA) – Body Shot (RayCarrot): youtube.com/watch?v=DtbDYCnn2E0
Rayman Mini – Announcement Trailer (Ubisoft Mobile): youtube.com/watch?v=p075SiCyT2s
Rayman Legends – Opening Cutscene (Nintendo Wire): youtube.com/watch?v=t144xGenq2o
Rayman Origins – Reveal Trailer (Gamespot): youtube.com/watch?v=PevoXzPJSJ4
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U – Mega Man Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=aX2KNyaoNV4
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – K. Rool Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=0-gfC1upmoA
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U – Making the Rayman Leak (Curiomatic): youtube.com/watch?v=IaoB7lnOiXM
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Simon & Richter Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=3VrbkoWUyIg
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Terry Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=lvT-b5y9tsE