Editing Inkling

|image=[[File:Inkling SSBU.png|250px]]<br>Artwork of Inkling Girl in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''

|first_appearance= ''{{iw|inkipedia|Splatoon}}'' (2015, ''Splatoon'' series)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]'' ([[List of games by date#2015|2015]], ''Super Mario''-related media, cameo)

|latest_appearance=''{{iw|inkipedia|Splatoon 3}}'' (2022, ''Splatoon'' series)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]], ''Super Mario''-related media)

|notable={{iw|inkipedia|Squid Sisters}}

'''{{iw|inkipedia|Inkling}}s''' are protagonists from the ''{{iw|inkipedia|Splatoon (series)|Splatoon}}'' series. They are a race of humanoids capable of turning into squids,<ref>{{cite|quote=Part Kid, Part Squid|location=[[List of stages debuting in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U#Boxing Ring|Boxing Ring]]|author=Jumbotron|title=''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''|publisher=Nintendo|language=en|date=2018}}</ref> more specifically of the same color as their hair. Inklings have sometimes appeared in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], most notably as playable characters in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''.

The Inklings' squid form coincidentally resemble [[Blooper]]s in the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise, since the developers of ''{{iw|inkipedia|Splatoon}}'' did not take them into consideration when designing them.<ref>{{cite|author=@NE_Brian|date=August 16, 2015|url=nintendoeverything.com/splatoon-staff-talk-about-the-inkling-design-more-on-the-squid-sisters-and-other-topics|title=Splatoon staff talk about the Inkling design, more on the Squid Sisters, and other topics|publisher=Nintendo Everything|accessdate=May 15, 2020}}</ref>

Inklings appear as {{iw|smashwiki|Alternate costume (SSB4)/Mii Fighter|downloadable costumes}} for the [[Mii Fighter]]s in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. The outfits were released on June 14, 2015.<ref>{{cite|url=www.smashbros.com/wiiu-3ds/us/dlc/|title=''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'': Downloadable Content Info|publisher=Smashbros.com|language=en-us}}</ref> The [[Mii Gunner]]s can wear an [[List of Mii Fighter Outfits|Inkling Outfit]] which changes design based on the gender of the Mii, while any Mii Fighter can wear the [[List of Mii Headgear|Inkling Wig]] or the [[List of Mii Headgear|Inkling Squid Hat]], the former of which also changes by the gender.

Inkling Girls and Inkling Boys are represented under a single {{iw|smashwiki|unlockable character}} named "Inkling" in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. They were officially announced during the E3 2018 Nintendo Direct,<ref>{{cite|quote=And here's a new fighter.|url=youtu.be/L93H7YC-83o?feature=shared&t=967|title=''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' - E3 2018 - Nintendo Switch|author=Nintendo of America|date=June 12, 2018|publisher=YouTube|language=en-us}}</ref> alongside {{pl|Daisy}} and {{iw|smashwiki|Ridley (SSBU)|Ridley}}. Inklings use a variety of weapons from the ''Splatoon'' games as part of their moveset, including the {{iw|inkipedia|Splattershot}} as their primary weapon, the {{iw|inkipedia|Inkbrush}} for their side smash attack, the {{iw|inkipedia|Blaster}} for their up smash attack, the {{iw|inkipedia|Slosher}} for their down smash attack, the {{iw|inkipedia|Splat Bomb}} for their {{iw|smashwiki|down special move}}, the {{iw|inkipedia|Splat Roller}} for their {{iw|smashwiki|side special move}}, and the {{iw|inkipedia|Killer Wail}} for their [[Final Smash]]. When an opponent is covered in ink, they receive more damage from attacks. Inklings have a limited supply of ink, which can be refilled by pressing {{button|switch|B}} while {{iw|smashwiki|shield}}ing.<ref>{{cite|quote=Shield and press the special-move button to refill your ink tank. If you're totally empty, you can use neutral special or down special on the ground to refill your ink tank.|author=Refilling Ink {{iw|smashwiki|List of tips (SSBU)/Fighters#Inkling|Tip}}|date=2018|title=''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''|publisher=Nintendo|language=en}}</ref> Besides the default orange-haired Inkling Girl and blue-haired Inkling Boy, the player can select a yellow, pink, or purple Inkling Girl, or a green, cyan, or indigo Inkling Boy as {{iw|smashwiki|alternate costume}}s. Inklings receive minor damage while {{iw|smashwiki|swim}}ming,<ref>{{cite|timestamp=02:52|url=youtu.be/mqo4SxeLcHU?feature=shared&t=172|title=Evolution of Inklings Drowning in Water (2015-2022)|publisher=YouTube|language=en|author=BeardBear|date=September 27, 2022}}</ref> a trait also held by {{iw|smashwiki|Sonic (SSBU)|Sonic}}, {{iw|smashwiki|Charizard (SSBU)|Charizard}}, and {{iw|smashwiki|Incineroar (SSBU)|Incineroar}}.

Two more Inklings, the {{iw|inkipedia|Squid Sisters}} ({{iw|inkipedia|Callie}} and {{iw|inkipedia|Marie}}), collectively appear as an [[Assist Trophy]]. They perform a live concert as the camera gradually zooms in on them,<ref name=blog>{{cite|quote=Cameras get closer and closer to their live performance, limiting the space you have to battle. Don't get too lost in the music!|url=www.smashbros.com/en_US/blog/index.html?pageCount=3&category=cat03_item_02|title=Super Smash Blog {{!}} ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' for the Nintendo Switch System|publisher=''Super Smash Bros.'' Official Website|language=en-us|date=June 12, 2018}}</ref> giving players less room to battle.<ref name=blog/> Once their song is done, the Squid Sisters disappear and the camera returns to normal.

Both the orange Inkling Girl and the blue Inkling Boy appear in the opening scene of {{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode: World of Light}}, being unsuccessful at hiding in ink as {{iw|smashwiki|Galeem}} launches beams of light at them.<ref>{{cite|url=youtu.be/KlZMkVd1l8s?feature=shared&t=86|title=World of light intro 4K|timestamp=01:26|author=MVGMoe|date=September 14, 2019|publisher=YouTube|language=en}}</ref> Later, when the Inkling Puppet Fighter is defeated, both Inklings join the team.

Inkling is a middleweight fighter, being lighter than {{iw|smashwiki|Roy (SSBU)|Roy}}, {{iw|smashwiki|Pac-Man (SSBU)|Pac-Man}}, {{iw|smashwiki|Robin (SSBU)|Robin}}, and {{iw|smashwiki|Chrom (SSBU)|Chrom}} but heavier than {{iw|smashwiki|Joker (SSBU)|Joker}}, while having the same weight as {{iw|smashwiki|Ness (SSBU)|Ness}}, {{iw|smashwiki|Lucas (SSBU)|Lucas}}, and [[Mii Brawler]].

Every opponent in Inkling's Classic Mode route, An Inkredible Journey, uses an alternate costume that matches the color scheme of the {{iw|smashwiki|stage}}. The opponents are fought in the following order:

#{{iw|smashwiki|Lucario (SSBU)|Lucario}} (green {{iw|smashwiki|Alternate costume|costume}}) and {{iw|smashwiki|Sheik (SSBU)|Sheik}} (green costume) on [[Yoshi's Island (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Yoshi's Island (Melee)]]

#Giant [[Yoshi]] ([[Yoshi (species)|light-blue]]) on {{iw|smashwiki|Summit}}

#Inkling Girl (yellow costume) and Inkling Boy (green costume)<ref name=alternate group=notes>Orange Inkling girl or blue Inkling boy takes their place if the player is playing as either of said costume</ref> on {{iw|smashwiki|Moray Towers}} ({{iw|inkipedia|Splatfest}})

Inkling Boy, Inkling Girl, and Inkling Squid each appear as a [[List of Yoshi designs in Yoshi's Woolly World|Yoshi design]] in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' and [[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World|its port]] when scanning the respective Inkling's amiibo. The Squid Sisters also bear a Yoshi design.

Inkling Boy, Inkling Girl, Inkling Squid, and the Squid Sisters each appear as [[Costume Mario|costumes]] for [[Mario]] in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''. The Inkling Squid can undergo its humanoid form by holding up on the control stick. Besides scanning their respective amiibo, each costume can instead be unlocked randomly by completing the 100 Mario Challenge. The three Inklings reuse their voice clips from ''Splatoon''.

[[File:MK8D Inkling Colors Screenshot.png|thumb|left|Screenshot from ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' depicting various Inklings]]

Inkling Girls and Inkling Boys are playable in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', each having their own statistics. The two Inkling characters were formerly separate on the select screen, but would later be consolidated together since the sixth wave of the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]''. The default Inkling Girl has orange hair, while the default Inkling Boy has blue hair; their [[palette swap]] include green or pink Inkling Girls and purple or cyan Inkling Boys. The Inklings show off {{iw|inkipedia|Splattershot}}s during [[trick]]s or their victory animation, and become their squid form for another trick or when using the [[Feather]]. The Inklings have their own themed battle course, [[Urchin Underpass]], as well as signature ATV bodies, [[Inkstriker]] and the [[Splat Buggy]]. Their [[emblem]] is an Inkling squid in the color of the Inkling on a black background. They have ink splashes on a background on their Standard Karts and Super Gliders, with a white background for Inkling Girls and a black background for Inkling Boys. Their horn sounds are sound effects from the ''Splatoon'' series. Inklings are middleweight characters; the girl is among the lightest middleweights alongside [[Cat Mario|Cat Peach]], female Villager, and [[Diddy Kong]], whereas the boy is somewhat heavier, somewhat like [[Tanooki Mario]] and male Villager. The Inklings can drive underwater harmlessly, like other characters, unlike in the ''Splatoon'' series.

If an Inkling is a CPU, they will usually ride the [[Splat Buggy]] or [[Inkstriker]] with the [[Standard (tire)|Standard]] tires; however, they can sometimes ride the [[Standard Kart]] with Standard tires, or the [[Standard Bike]] with [[Monster (tire)|Monster]] tires.

The Inkling Boy is the 150cc staff ghost for {{classic link|Tour|Tokyo Blur}} and {{classic link|Tour|Bangkok Rush}}. Inklings are also the 200cc staff ghosts for [[Excitebike Arena]] and [[Dragon Driftway]]; the orange Inkling Girl is the staff ghost for Excitebike Arena, and the purple Inkling Boy is the staff ghost for Dragon Driftway.

====Palutena's Guidance====

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''Attacks with a variety of weapons. Covering opponents with ink leads to more and more damage—plus these Inklings are really fashionable!''

 

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