Being one of the most important Nintendo franchises of all time, it makes sense that the Pokémon series would be well represented in the Super Smash Bros. crossover series. Over the years, Pokémon has contributed fighters, items and music to the series. Today, though, we’ll be taking a look at the eight different stages that Pokémon has contributed to the series, and determine which of them is the best of the best. From Saffron City to Kalos Pokémon League, let’s jump into the list.

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8 Saffron City

Yeah, speaking of Saffron City, it isn’t really that great. In the Saffron City stage, you fight on top of the Silph Co. (or Sylph, depending on your preferred romanization) building as a variety of different Pokémon come out of the door and attack (or stand there menacingly), for some reason? Why are you all so angry? All in all, there really just isn’t that much happening on the Saffron City stage. The stage finally made a return from 64 in Ultimate, retaining its original pixelated style and not being updated in any large ways.

7 Prism Tower

Prism Tower is a 3DS and Ultimate stage that sets the fighters on a platform that whisks them around Lumiose City, specifically the Prism Tower. As you ride around the tower, there is actually a day and night cycle that will repeat with every trip you take. While Prism tower is pretty to look at, especially in the more detailed Ultimate version, it really doesn’t do anything that other stages don’t. There are many other stages that just feature a flying platform taking the fighters to different locales, which is why it ranks at such a low spot on the list.

6 Kalos Pokémon Leauge

Like many of the different Pokémon stages, the Kalos Pokémon League’s stage gimmick is the stage itself transforming, representing each of the Elite Four’s chambers. Depending on which chamber you enter, different hazards and Pokémon will appear that can change things up quite drastically. These hazards can include water streams, flames and gigantic swords. Each chamber also has a 20% chance to house a legendary Pokémon.

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These include Manaphy, Ho-Oh, Rayquaza and Registeel. While this is a fun stage, the transformations make it very similar to many of the other Pokémon themed stages, such as the next entry on the list.

5 Pokémon Stadium

Ever since its inception in Melee, Pokémon Stadium has been a fan favorite stage. While the stage originally starts out as flat arena, it will quickly transform into one of its four different forms, these being grass, fire, water and rock. All of these transformations change up the stage completely, giving it brand new platforms and terrain that can shake up the match. Along with the different transformations, there is also a jumbotron in the stage that can display lots of different info, such as who is currently in the lead of the match. This stage is actually the only Pokémon stage that doesn’t feature any background Pokémon at all.

4 Pokémon Stadium 2

Pokémon Stadium 2, introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, is considered a bit of a follow-up to the original Pokémon Stadium. Almost everything about the stage is the same as the original, save for the brand new transformations that occur. In Pokémon Stadium 2, the stage can transform into electric, ice, flying and ground variants. While all of these transformations still change the stage layout, they can also add additional hazards such as updrafts, conveyor belts and icy platforms. All of the transformations feature background Pokémon as well.

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All-in-all, the transformations featured in this stage are just a bit more engaging than the original, which is why this ranks a spot higher. There’s also a hidden cat poster hidden within the stage for no reason, so that certainly didn’t hurt the ranking at all.

3 Unova Pokémon Leauge

The Unova Pokémon League stage takes place in what you might be surprised to find out is actually the setting of the Unova Pokémon League. In this stage, there is only one transformation, which features N’s Castle appearing in the background and staircases connecting at each end of the stage. Afterward, Reshiram and Zekrom show up to bully you for some reason and attack the stage with various different moves. While the Unova Pokémon Leauge doesn’t feature all the transformations many other Pokémon stages do, it still manages to stay interesting and fun.

2 Spear Pillar

Spear Pillar is a stage originating from Pokémon Diamond Pearl and Platinum that takes place atop the titular Spear Pillar. The Spear Pillar featured in Smash is obviously quite different from the one in the Pokémon games, but still features Dialga and Palkia (and Cresselia for absolutely zero reason, which makes her inclusion that much better) appearing in the background. All three of these Pokémon can affect gameplay in some way, with Dialga slowing down fighters and Palkia affecting gravity and turning the stage upside down. Along with that, the two box legendaries can also destroy the center of the stage, which will eventually rebuild after some time passes. Spear Pillar consistently provides fun and varied stage dynamics to anyone that chooses to fight upon it.

1 Poké Floats

Sweet, sweet Poké Floats. How we miss you so. Inspired from literally nothing in any Pokémon game, Poké Floats has you battling atop gigantic floats of a variety of different Pokémon. The pink sky and slow-moving floats combine to provide an atmosphere that is not featured in any other stage. Unfortunately, the stage hasn’t made a return since it debuted in Melee. The variety that the different floats provided made for an exciting fight, as they all featured widely different terrains from one another. It’s a shame that we haven’t seen the stage since Melee, but a reintroduction through DLC or some sort of sequel featuring brand new Pokémon would be very warmly received by fans of this unorthodox stage.

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