The following is a list of victory poses of characters in Super Smash Bros. Melee. In Melee, one can select which victory pose a character will use by holding the B, X, or Y button as soon as the match ends.
Bowser[]
- Steps forward, builds up a little and roars.
- Spins around in his shell and comes out laughing.
- Takes two steps forward while swiping with his claws twice.
Captain Falcon[]
- Does a spinning flying kick and comes down in a kneeling pose.
- Crouches low then spins upward with a roundhouse kick.
- Kneels and thrusts his chest forward shouting.
Donkey Kong[]
- Does a backflip, flexes his biceps and roars.
- Beats his chest and grunts.
- Waves his hands in a fist over his head.
Dr. Mario[]
- Holds out his stethoscope.
- Does a short spin-jump and lands in a strong-man pose shouting "Here we go!"
- Throws two pills towards the screen, dusts his hands off, and then pulls out the same pills he already threw while laughing triumphantly.
Falco[]
- Does a bunch of kicks and says "Mission Complete!"
- Crossing his arms, he looks upward and says "Mission Complete!"
- Jumps high into the air and poses on the ground, scoffing.
Fox[]
Note: Fox is the only character who says the same quote for all his three victory poses.
- Swirls gun into his holster and says, "Mission Complete!".
- Crosses his arms and looks upward while raising his tail, saying "Mission Complete!"
- Goes into shooting position with his blaster at 2 different angles, and then looks towards the screen, saying "Mission Complete!"
Ganondorf[]
- Pumps a victorious fist, and crouches.
- Spins his sword upward while laughing evilly before thrusting it into the ground.
- With his back facing the camera, Ganondorf thrusts his elbow towards the camera, and then holds up his fist, the back of it facing the viewer.
Ice Climbers[]
- Both Ice Climbers excitedly jump up and down five times before stopping in midair.
- Standing in front of each other, one Ice Climber moves their head to the left, while the other one moves their head to the right; they then alternate.
- Both Ice Climbers nod to each other, then gives each other a high five, both of them saying "Yup!"
Jigglypuff[]
- Jumps up and lands on its back.
- Sleeps, then suddenly wakes up.
- Jumps twice, then does a backflip.
Kirby[]
All of Kirby's animations are variations of the Kirby dance.
- Moonwalks towards the left and does a short spin while sliding twice to the right, and finally does a short spin to the center and bends over and holds his hand up.
- Leaps toward the right and then spins to the left side of the screen, waving his arms and then flips while jumping and holds his hand up.
- Skids to the right twice and does a flip and faces away from the screen briefly, then jumps and flips towards the screen again, and holds his hand up.
Link[]
- Swings his sword twice and turns his back to the camera.
- Swings his sword once, spins his sword, and sheaths it.
- Stabs his sword forward then puts his sword and shield together and raises his sword high into the air.
Luigi[]
- Falls down twice as stiff as a board.
- Childishly swings his arms at the air and gasps twice with exhaustion.
- Turns around and makes gun motions with his fingers, saying "Let's-a go!"
Mario[]
- Winds up for a punch and steps forward while punching in front of the screen, shouting "Here we go!"
- Does a short spin-jump and lands in a strong-man pose, shouting "Here we go!"
- Makes fire explode from his palm and strikes a pose.
Marth[]
- Turns around, spins his sword, then clashes it to the ground and says "僕は負ける訳には行かないんだ！" ("Boku wa makeru wake-ni wa ikanainda!") which translates to: "There's no way I can lose!"
- Poses with his sword sheathed and his right arm out and says "今日も生き延びることが出来た。" ("Kyou mo ikinobiru koto ga dekita.") which translates to: "Today, I have survived.."
- Sheaths his sword and says "今回は僕の勝ちだね?" ("Konkai wa boku no kachi da ne?") which translates to: "This time it's my victory, isn't it?"
Mewtwo[]
Note: Mewtwo speaks during its victory poses if the language is set to Japanese. It has two different quotes during its second victory pose.
- Thrusts its hand forward, radiating dark energy, and groans.
- Crosses its arms then turns its back to the screen, looking over its shoulder laughing.
- "私はなぜ ここにいるのか...？" ("Watashi wa naze koko ni iru no ka...?") which translates to: "Why am I here...?"
- "愚かな！" ("Orokana!") which translates to: "Foolish!"
- Spins around and ascends, laughing.
- "私はまけるわけにはいかない！" ("Watashi wa makeru wake ni wa ikanai!") which translates to: "I cannot lose!"
Mr. Game & Watch[]
- Rings his bell to the right, then to the left, then faces the right.
- Jumps in the air twice.
- Takes 3 steps to the right, then to the left.
Ness[]
- Looks to the left and right of him, then places an arm on the back of his head in a bashful manner.
- Swings around his bat four times, then poses with it.
- Jumps up and down twice, places arms on waist, and says "Okay!"
Peach[]
- Turns around and waves towards the screen and winks.
- Holds her right hand out and says "This is fun!"
- Looks up towards her right and says "Oh, did I win?"
Pichu[]
- Dances excitedly then jumps around three times in a circle.
- Spins around twice on one foot, then jumps up twice while clapping both its feet.
- Jumps up twice, then jump up high a third time while spinning and waves at the screen before landing.
Pikachu[]
- Jumps up and somersaults, then spins around once before happily facing the camera, saying "Pika Pikaaaaaa!"
- Lies sideways on the ground, sleeping.
- Twitches its ears, then scratches its right ear.
Roy[]
- Swipes his sword once over his shoulder, then swipes it down and behind him while facing left, saying "守るべきもののために、負けられない!" ("Mamoru beki mono no tame ni, makerarenai!"), which translates to: "For those whom I must protect, I will not lose!"
- Flourishes his sword and poses with it by his side, saying "真の戦いは、これからだ。" ("Shin no tatakai wa, korekara da."), which translates to: "The true fight is after this."
- Spins the Sword of Seals one and a half times and then thrusts it into the ground in front of him, looking to slightly to the left, and says one of the following lines:
- "苦しい戦いだった。" ("Kurushī tatakai datta.") which translates to: "It was a difficult fight."
- "僕 は 負けない。" ("Boku wa Makenai.") which translates to: "I won't lose."
Samus[]
- Side kick flexes and readies her Arm Cannon.
- Punches twice, then fires from her Arm Cannon and finishes with a pose.
- Shoots multiple shots while kneeling and finishes with a pose.
Sheik[]
- Holds one arm around her waist while she holds her other hand to her chin, as if in deep thought.
- Kicks three times, then holds her left hand in front of her while exhaling loudly.
- Slashes towards the screen twice, then holds her right hand up to her mouth.
Yoshi[]
- Looks up at the sky with his hands together, spins once, and gives a V sign with his hand.
- Angrily, he punches a few times, and then turns his back on the screen, facing right.
- Punches the air, then makes a "ta-da" pose.
Young Link[]
- Looks down at his belt, then shakes it.
- Puts his sword and shield away, then dusts off his hands and looks at the screen.
- Stabs his sword forward then puts his sword and shield together and raises his sword high into the air.
Zelda[]
- Praying, she then turns her head upward.
- Focuses, then conjures a flame between her hands.
- Looks to her left, holding her left arm proudly.