Editing Pit (character)

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|image=[[File:Pitart.jpg|300px]]
|full_name=Pit
|first_appearance=''Kid Icarus'' (''Kid Icarus'' series)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' ([[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]]; as a [[trophy]])
|species=Angel
|affiliation=[[Skyworld]], [[Palutena]], [[Centurions]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
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{{quote|Goddess Palutena, victory is ours!|Pit|Super Smash Bros. Brawl}}

'''Pit''' is a young angel who first appeared in the game ''[[Wikipedia:Kid Icarus|Kid Icarus]]''. His most notable appearance alongside [[Mario]], however is in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Pit is the leader of Palutena's bodyguard army, which consists of [[Centurion]]s.

==History==
===''Tetris'' series===
====''Tetris''====
[[File:Ss tetris-nes.gif|thumb|left|Pit seen playing the violin next to [[Donkey Kong]].]]
Pit first appeared with several characters from the [[Mario (series)|Mario series]] in the [[NES]] version of ''Tetris''. In this game, he is found in a secret ending playing a violin alongside [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Donkey Kong]], [[Samus Aran]] and [[Link]].
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
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|color=red
|emblem=Kid_Icarus_Emblem.gif
|image=Pitart.jpg
|games=''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|standard=Palutena's Arrow
|side=Angel Ring
|up=Wings of Icarus
|down=Mirror Shield
|final=Palutena's Army
|entrance=Pit flies down to the stage on a light from a bright light.
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Pit was originally supposed to be in the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', but was replaced by [[Jigglypuff]] in order to get more sales (Jigglypuff is from a much more popular series than Pit).{{refneeded}} He then made a cameo as a collectible [[Trophy]] is ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.

====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
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Pit finally became playable in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Pit is able to shoot light arrows that can be slightly directed, and is also able to break his sacred bow of Palutena into two blades for some up close combat. He can jump multiple times like [[Kirby]] or [[Meta Knight]], and to [[Gliding|glide]]. Pit is voiced by Minami Takayama in the Japanese version. Pit's side B is called Angel Ring, which is an attack that spins his bow and deflects projectiles, and his Down B is Palutena's Mirror, which allows him to reflect any attack, even moves like Sonic's Spin Dash. However, Pit is still vulnerable to attacks from behind.

=====[[Solid Snake]] Codec Conversation=====
*'''Snake''': [[Otacon]], there's a kid with wings out here. Is he a mutant? Or is he just into costumes?
*'''Otacon''': That's Pit, Snake. Pit is an angel from Angel Land. He's the captain of Palutena's Army.
*'''Snake''': Angels. Give me a break!
*'''Otacon''': I dunno, maybe he's from a different species. But those wings on his back and those mysterious weapons he has are the real deal. He may look young, but he's a veteran warrior. Watch yourself. He used to be a weakling, but countless trials over the years have toughened him up.
*'''Snake''': And by trials, you mean, "[[Game Over]]s"?
*'''Otacon''': Yeah, you should know all about that.

=====The Subspace Emissary=====
[[File:SubspaceIntro-Pit.png|200px|thumb|left|200px|Pit's snapshot in the Subspace Emissary.]]
In the Subspace Emissary of ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', Pit joins the story early in the game. He was watching the fight between [[Mario]] and [[Kirby]] at [[Midair Stadium]] when he sees the devastation of the [[Subspace Army]]'s [[Subspace Bomb]], and is sent by [[Palutena]] to go assist the other heroes in defeating the Subspace Army. He hurries down to the world, so he can help the other defeat the Subspace Army. He lands on a spot near the [[Battleship Halberd|Halberd]], and has to fight [[Primid]]s and other Subspace enemies that are appearing. He also finds [[Mario]], transformed into a trophy. He awakens him and the two team up. They soon witness [[Fox]]'s [[Arwing]] chasing after Halberd.

Upon reaching solid ground, they find the [[Ancient Minister]] carrying another Subspace Bomb, but they were unable to reach him, and he gets away. What happens next depends on which princess was rescued.

[[File:MarioPitLinkTrophy.png|thumb|200px|right|Pit and [[Mario]] catch their breath after defeating [[Link]] and [[Yoshi]].]]
If [[Princess Zelda]] was rescued, Pit destroys the [[Dark Cannon]] that [[False Zelda]] is about to fire at [[Link]] and [[Yoshi]], and subsequently fights her with Mario. They are then attacked by Link and Yoshi, who have mistaken False Zelda as the real Zelda. Otherwise, if [[Princess Peach]] was rescued instead, then Pit and Mario are instead targeted by [[False Peach]], who was defeated by Link and Yoshi. Pit and Mario then end up fighting them as well. In both variants, the outcome is similar; the team who defeated the fake princess also defeat the other team, who gets snatched up by [[King Dedede]]'s [[Cargo]]. However, [[Kirby]] arrives and revives the defeated team from their trophy forms. Then either Pit or Link blows out the Cargo's engine and all five go after Dedede.

Pit and the others track Dedede down to his castle, but upon entering, they find the throne room in ruins. They explore a nearby cave and eventually find [[Bowser]] getting away with the princess that wasn't rescued in the beginning. Pit fires an arrow Bowser, but this only causes a [[badge]] that the princess was wearing to fall off. Bowser escapes to the Halberd.

Pit and the others eventually find the Ancient Minister again, this time in [[the Wilds]]. After chasing him for a period of time, the [[R.O.B.]]s intervene and detonate the Subspace Bomb that the Minister had been carrying. Pit and the others escape from the blast and reach [[the Canyon]], where they fought hordes from the Subspace Army and meet other heroes. They were eventually joined by even more fighters before entering [[Subspace (SSB)|Subspace]], where they met defeat by [[Tabuu]].

Fortunately, King Dedede had designed badges (including the one Kirby ate) to revive fighters from their trophy forms after a set amount of time. With [[Luigi]] and [[Ness]] by his side, Dedede rescues Pit and most of the others, while Kirby saves the remainder of the team. They then explore [[the Great Maze]] before reaching Tabuu for their final battle.

==Special Moves==
===Palutena's Arrow===
[[File:Palutena Arrow.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Pit, using Palutena's Bow in his standard move, '''Palutena's Arrow'''.]]
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'''Palutena's Arrow''' is the projectile launched by the sacred item, the Sacred Bow of Palutena, in the game ''Kid Icarus''. Pit uses use it in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It is executed as his Standard special move. Once used, Pit will take out the Sacred Bow of Palutena, pull out a blue, glowing arrow, and start aiming. The attack works similarly to [[Link|Link's]], [[Young Link|Young Link's]], and [[Toon Link|Toon Link's]] [[Bow (move)|Bow]] attacks. However, unlike these attacks, Palutena's Arrow can be guided up and down, to give a better chance of hitting the foe. The arrow moves at light speed, so the player has to be quick. [[Kirby]] is capable of using this attack after copying Pit's powers.

[[File:Brawl PitStory.jpg|200px|thumb|left|[[Palutena]] giving Pit her bow.]]
Palutena's Bow is a bow forged by the goddess [[Palutena]] and given to Pit. The Sacred Bow of Palutena, as it is called, can fire magic arrows of light and can be taken apart to be used as twin blades. An unlimited amount of arrows are magically stored in Pit's two wristbands. Once an arrow is fired it is able curve in mid-air, or continue moving straight. The arrows, being magical, can go straight through multiple characters, while still dealing damage to them. If the attack is charged up, then the arrow will only hit the first character it touches.

Palutena gives her bow to Pit in the [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Story|Subspace Emissary]] mode in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', and is the main weapon that Pit uses in the game.
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===Angel Ring===
[[File:AngelRing.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Pit's '''Angel Ring'''.]]
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'''Angel Ring''' is the side [[Super Smash Bros. Special Moves|special move]] of Pit in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Pit will spin his bow for as long as the Special Move button is tapped rhythmically . The spinning bow will be able to deflect any projectiles it comes in contact with as long as the projectile is not to powerful.
The attack can also damage [[player|opponents]] who are unfortunate enough to come in contact with it.
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===Wings of Icarus===
[[File:Pit wings of icarus.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Pit's '''Wings of Icarus'''.]]
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'''Wings of Icarus''' is an ability that Pit uses in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It is activated by the player pressing the B button, and tilting the control stick up. Once it is activated, Pit's wings will turn blue, and will allow him to fly in the air for a short period of time. However, this ability wears off quickly. If the player does any ability or attack while using Wings of Icarus, Pit will suddenly stop flying and do the attack or ability. When this ability is activated while Pit in in the air, he will be quickly lowered. On the contrary, if Pit is on the ground when Wings of Icarus is activate he will jump up, then fly. The move provides substantial height for the player, but doesn't do damage.

If Pit uses this move, he'll lose all of his mid-air jumps. Also, if he uses this move and gets attacked or uses an attack, he can't use the move again until he lands.
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===Mirror Shield===
[[File:MirrorShield.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Pit's '''Mirror Shield'''.]]
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'''Mirror Shield''' is Pit's Down [[Super Smash Bros. Special Moves|Special Move]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. When used, Pit takes out the Mirror Shield item from the ''Kid Icarus'' series, which he holds in front of him, shielding his entire body. The mirror will deflect any and all attacks that come Pit's way, even attacks like Sonic's [[Sonic the Hedgehog#Spin Dash|Spin Dash]], firing them back at double the strength. The shield doesn't cover Pit's back, however, leaving him open for attack from behind.
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===Palutena's Army===
{{LLquote|Pit is the captain of Palutena’s Army, the guardians of the Goddess of Light! It’s said that when he raises his voice to heaven, this goddess will appear.|[[Masahiro Sakurai]]|[http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/pit.html#3rd Smash Bros. DOJO!!]}}
[[File:Palutena's Army.jpg|thumb|200px|right|'''Palutena's Army''' in action.]]
[[File:Palutena.jpg|thumb|160px|left|Palutena appears.]]
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'''Palutena's Army''' is Pit's [[Final Smash]] move in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. When he uses it, he summons [[Palutena]] to come down and help him fight. Palutena (who is a giant, unlike the actual ''Kid Icarus'' games) then appears in the background, and summons an army of Centurions to assist Pit in battle.
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====Centurion====
[[File:Centurions.jpg|thumb|200px|left|A '''Centurion'''.]]
The '''Centurions''' are part of [[Skyworld|Angel Land]]'s army, and are commanded by Pit in the ''Kid Icarus'' series. They also retain the same role in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', acting as a part of Palutena's Army. They go under the command of both Palutena and Pit. Once the move is used, the Centurions will appear and storm the skies. They will then charge forward at rapid speeds, and bash into the opposing players. This causes massive damage, but, after the move is finished, the Centurions scatter, and lose their power. They can easily be knocked away after this.
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==Official Profiles and Statistics==
===Trophy Information===
====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====
{| border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 width=100%
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! width=100px | Name !! width=100px | Image !! width=150px | Game !! | Description
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! Pit
| [[File:Trophy283.PNG|100px]]
| align=center | ''Kid Icarus''<br>07/87
| ''The head of Palutena's personal bodyguards, Pit traveled near and far to gather Three Sacred Treasures that would help him defeat the evil goddess of darkness, Medusa, and free Palutena, the goddess of light. Pit couldn't fly with his little wings; only the Wings of Pegasus let him take flight. Will Pit ever fight again?''
|-
|}

====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
{| border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 width=100%
|-
! width=100px | Name !! width=100px | Image !! width=200px | Game !! | Description
|-
! Pit
| [[File:TrPit.jpg|100px]]
| align=center | '''NES''' ''Kid Icarus''
| ''The captain of the royal bodyguards of Palutena, goddess of light and ruler of Angel Land. The dark goddess, Medusa, conquered the underworld, the surface world, and the heavens, and imprisoned Palutena. Pit escaped and, armed with Palutena's magical bow, set out to free her. Along the way, he gathered Three Sacred Treasures with which he challenged Medusa.''
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! Palutena's Army
| [[File:TrPalutenas army.jpg|100px]]
| align=center | '''Wii''' ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
| ''Pit's Final Smash. An image of the goddess Palutena appears, heralding the arrival of Pit's legions, the Centurions. These flying warriors proceed to attack all enemies with fierce savagery. Once a Centurion strikes an enemy, he falls from the sky, never to fly again. Centurions are so fast that dodging them is very hard. Take heart, Centurions! Your deaths are not in vain!''
|-
|}

===Stickers===
{| border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center" width=100%
|-
! width=100px | Image !! | Game !! | Effect
|-
| [[File:Pit Sticker.jpg|100x100px]]
| ''Kid Icarus''
| [Weapon] - Attack +26<br>'''Usable by:''' Pit
|-
| [[File:Pit Sticker 2.jpg|100x100px]]
| ''Kid Icarus: OM&M''
| Launch Power +16<br>'''Usable by:''' Pit
|-
|}

==''Mario'' Series Appearances==
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|-
! width=50% | Title
! width=20% | Description
! width=20% | Release Date
! width=10% | System/Format
|-
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
| Cameo as Trophy
| 2001
| [[Gamecube]]
|-
| ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]''
| Cameo in Microgame
| 2004
| [[Game Boy Advance]]
|-
| ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]''
| Cameo in Microgame
| 2006
| [[Wii]]
|-
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
| Playable Character
| 2008
| [[Wii]]
|}

==Quotes==
All quotations are from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.

*''"Goddess Palutena, victory is ours!"
**In the American version, he says "Great Palutena".
*''"The fight is on!!"
*''"You're not ready yet!"
*''"Too easy!!"
*''"I'm done for!"
*''"You can't defeat me!"
*''"All troops, move out!"''

==Trivia==
*Pit made a cameo appearance in one of [[9-Volt]]'s games in ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'' where the player had to tilt the [[Game Boy Advance|GBA]] to move Pit away from enemies the eggplant wizards would throw at him.
*Pit also appears in one of the orchestrated Microgames in ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]''; he plays a cello.
*In Pit's ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' trophy, the last sentence in the description is "Will Pit ever fight again?". This was seen by some to be a hint towards his playable role for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
*In the game ''Glory of Heracles'' a reference to Pit is made, in that, when the player choses a name, one character suggests that his/her name be "Pit" then another saying "That doesn't sound Greek."

==Names in Other Languages==
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|Jap=ピット <br>''Pitto''
|JapM=Pit
}}
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