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{{species infobox
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|image=[[File:PN Trophy Creator trophy MK8D char5.png|250px]]<br>Artwork of Inkling Girl in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''
|image=[[File:Inkling SSBU.png|250px]]<br>Artwork of Inkling Girl in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|first_appearance= ''[[inkipedia:Splatoon|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, DLC costume and trophy cameo)
|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=''[[inkipedia:Splatoon 3|Splatoon 3]]'' (2022, ''Splatoon'' series)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]], ''Super Mario''-related media)
|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)
|latest_portrayal=[[Yuki Tsuji]] (2015-present)
|latest_portrayal=[[Yuki Tsuji]] (2015-present)
|notable=[[Assist Trophy#Squid Sisters|Squid Sisters]]
|notable={{iw|inkipedia|Squid Sisters}}
}}
}}
{{quote|Part Kid, Part Squid|[[Boxing Ring (stage)|Boxing Ring]] nickname|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate}}
'''{{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]]''.
'''[[inkipedia:Inkling|Inklings]]''' are protagonists from the ''[[inkipedia:Splatoon (series)|Splatoon]]'' series who also make some appearances in crossover games. They are a race of humanoids that can turn into squids, the color of which is based on their hair/tentacle color. Inklings live in [[inkipedia:Inkopolis|Inkopolis]], where they participate in [[inkipedia:Turf War|Turf Wars]] in which they attempt to claim as much area as possible by covering it with their ink, along with other [[inkipedia:Ranked Battle|sports]] and activities such as [[inkipedia:Splatfest|Splatfests]] and [[inkipedia:Salmon Run|Salmon Run]]. They also speak in a made-up gibberish language known as the [[inkipedia:Language in the Splatoon series|Inkling language]].


Despite the Inklings' squid form bearing a resemblance to [[Blooper]]s in the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise, the developers of ''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>
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>


==History==
==History==
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''====
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''====
[[File:Inkling Outfit SSBWU.png|thumb|left]]
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.
Inklings make an appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' as downloadable costumes for the [[Mii Fighter]]s, which were released on June 14, 2015. 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. A [[List of trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|trophy]] of the Inkling Girl can be unlocked in both versions after players download the Inkling Outfit.
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====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Inkling (SSBU)}}
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|entrance=The Inkling lands with a splash of ink in squid form before transforming back, then flaps both arms excitedly before drawing the Splattershot.
|entrance=The Inkling lands with a splash of ink in squid form before transforming back, then flaps both arms excitedly before drawing the Splattershot.
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[[File:SSBU Inkling poster (EN).jpg|thumb|left|Group art of the Inkling Girl and various other fighters]]
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}}.
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Inkling (SSBU)}}
Inkling Girls and Inkling Boys as fully unlockable playable characters in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. Inklings were first implied to appear in the game through a teaser trailer shown in the March 2018 Nintendo Direct following information about ''Splatoon 2''. The trailer is based on the ''Splatoon'' reveal trailer from E3 2014; it shows both the standard Inkling Girl and standard Inkling Boy from the original ''Splatoon'' fighting each other until the background fades to black, when the ''Super Smash Bros.'' symbol can be seen reflected on the Inkling Girl's eye. Inklings were officially announced during the E3 2018 Nintendo Direct alongside [[Princess Daisy]] and [[Ridley]].
 
Inklings use a variety of weapons from the ''Splatoon'' games as part of their moveset, including the [[inkipedia:Splattershot|Splattershot]] as their primary weapon, the [[inkipedia:Inkbrush|Inkbrush]] for their side smash attack, the [[inkipedia:Blaster|Blaster]] for their up smash attack, the [[inkipedia:Slosher|Slosher]] for their down smash attack, the [[inkipedia:Splat Bomb|Splat Bomb]] for their down special move, the [[inkipedia:Splat Roller|Splat Roller]] for their side special move, and the [[inkipedia:Killer Wail|Killer Wail]] for their [[Final Smash]]. When an opponent is covered in ink, they receive more damage from attacks. Inklings can also run out of ink, and a gauge showing how much ink is left is displayed next to the Inkling's profile. To refill, the player must press {{button|switch|B}} while [[smashwiki:shield|shield]]ing. The ink refills at the normal rate even while the Inkling is not standing on their ink, unlike in the ''Splatoon'' games.
 
In addition to the orange Inkling Girl and blue Inkling Boy used in promotional material for the original ''Splatoon'', the player can select a yellow, pink, or purple Inkling Girl, or a green, cyan, or indigo Inkling Boy, each wearing different accessories and attires. Like in the ''Splatoon'' games, the ink's color corresponds to that of the Inkling. Due to being unable to swim at all in their home games, Inklings receive minor damage while swimming in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''; this trait is shared with [[Sonic|Sonic the Hedgehog]], [[Charizard]] and [[Incineroar]].


Additionally, the [[inkipedia:Squid Sisters|Squid Sisters]] ([[inkipedia:Callie|Callie]] and [[inkipedia:Marie|Marie]]) collectively make an appearance as an [[Assist Trophy]]. When they are summoned, they appear in the middle of the stage (teleporting if not there already), and perform a live concert. As Callie and Marie are performing, the camera zooms in on them, and the blast lines get smaller and smaller (in a similar manner to [[Sudden Death]]), making it easier for players to be KO'd. Once they finish their song, the Squid Sisters disappear and the camera returns to normal.
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.


In Adventure Mode, both the orange Inkling Girl and the blue Inkling Boy are present when the fighters oppose [[Galeem]] for the first time. They both attempt to hide in ink when Galeem's beams of light are launched, but are both hit by one of the beams and imprisoned in the World of Light. The Inkling Puppet Fighter is eventually defeated by [[Kirby]]'s team, and both Inklings join the team against Galeem and [[Dharkon]] afterwards.
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 [[Roy (Fire Emblem)|Roy]], [[Pac-Man]], [[Robin]], and [[Chrom]] but heavier than [[Joker]], while having the same weight as [[Ness]], [[Lucas]], and [[Mii Brawler]].
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]].


=====Classic Mode route=====
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:
All opponents in Inkling's Classic Mode route use an alternate costume matching the color scheme of the stage, similar to the concept of Turf War in their home series.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto;"
!colspan="5"|An Inkredible Journey
|-
!width=20px|Round
!width=150px|Opponent(s)
!width=100px|Stage
!width=100px|Song
|-
!1
|[[Lucario]] (green costume), [[Sheik]] (green costume)
|[[Yoshi's Island (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Yoshi's Island (Melee)]]
|Splattack! ''(original)''
|-
!2
|[[Greninja]] (pink costume)
|[[Magicant]]
|Ink or Sink
|-
!3
|[[Wario]] (red overalls), [[Duck Hunt (character)|Duck Hunt]] (red duck)
|[[Norfair]]
|Metalopod
|-
!4
|Giant [[Yoshi]] ([[Yoshi (species)|light-blue]])
|[[Summit]]
|Seaskape
|-
!5
|[[Shulk]] (purple costume), Ness ([[Mr. Saturn]] costume), [[Mewtwo]] (dark costume)
|[[Fountain of Dreams]]
|Kraken Up
|-
!6
|Inkling Girl (yellow costume), Inkling Boy (green costume) (*)
|[[Moray Towers]] ([[inkipedia:Splatfest|Splatfest]])
|Ink Me Up
|-
!Final
|[[Marx]]
|
|Calamari Inkantation
|}


(*) - Orange Inkling girl or blue Inkling boy takes their place if the player is playing as either of said costume.
#{{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)]]
#{{iw|smashwiki|Greninja (SSBU)|Greninja}} (pink costume) on {{iw|smashwiki|Magicant}}
#[[Wario]] (red overalls) and {{iw|smashwiki|Duck Hunt (SSBU)|Duck Hunt}} (red duck) on {{iw|smashwiki|Norfair}}
#Giant [[Yoshi]] ([[Yoshi (species)|light-blue]]) on {{iw|smashwiki|Summit}}
#{{iw|smashwiki|Shulk (SSBU)|Shulk}} (purple costume), {{iw|smashwiki|Ness (SSBU)|Ness}} ({{iw|wikibound|Mr. Saturn}} costume), and {{iw|smashwiki|Mewtwo (SSBU)|Mewtwo}} (dark costume) on {{iw|smashwiki|Fountain of Dreams}}
#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}})
#Final boss fight against {{iw|smashwiki|Marx}}


===''Yoshi's Woolly World'' / ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World''===
===''Yoshi's Woolly World'' / ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World''===
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Inklings appear as [[List of Yoshi designs in Yoshi's Woolly World|Yoshi designs]] in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' and ''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]''. There are three types of Inkling designs: Inkling Boy, Inkling Girl, and Inkling Squid, which are unlocked by scanning their respective [[amiibo]]. The Squid Sisters also have Yoshi designs.
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.
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Inklings appear as [[Costume Mario|costumes]] for [[Mario]] in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''. Like in ''Yoshi's Woolly World'' and ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World'', there are three types of Inkling costumes: Inkling Boy, Inkling Girl, and Inkling Squid, the latter of which can assume humanoid form by holding up on a control stick. Along with being unlocked by scanning their respective amiibo, these costumes can be unlocked randomly by completing the 100 Mario Challenge. Yuki Tsuji reprises his roles as those three Inklings, albeit via recordings recycled from ''Splatoon''.
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''.
 
The Squid Sisters also make an appearance in this game as costumes for Mario.
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===''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
===''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
[[File:MK8D Inkling Colors Screenshot.png|thumb|left|Various Inklings]]
[[File:MK8D Inkling Colors Screenshot.png|thumb|left|Screenshot from ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' depicting various Inklings]]
Inklings appear as playable characters in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', marking their first and currently only appearance in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]]. Players can select either male or female Inklings, although they are separate characters with different statistics, much like the male and female [[Villager]]s. After the sixth wave of the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'', the male and female Inklings and Villagers were consolidated into one slot, though their statistics are still different. In addition to the orange Inkling Girl and blue Inkling Boy, the player can also select green or pink Inkling Girls and purple or cyan Inkling Boys; with the exception of the purple Inkling Girl and cyan Inkling Boy, the other Inklings' designs are derived from their ''Splatoon'' [[amiibo]], but with added headgear. The color variations of Inklings cannot be used by CPU drivers. 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.
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.


The Inklings show off [[inkipedia:Splattershot|Splattershots]] during tricks or their victory animation, and can turn into their squid form for another trick or using the [[Feather]]. They come with their own themed battle course called [[Urchin Underpass]], and have signature ATV bodies, the [[Inkstriker]] and the [[Splat Buggy]]. Their [[emblem]] is an Inkling squid in the color of the Inkling on a black background. Male Inklings have ink splashes on a black background on their Standard Karts and Super Gliders, whereas female Inklings have ink splashes on a white background. Both 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, being in the same subset as [[Tanooki Mario]] and male Villager. Despite the ''Splatoon'' games showing that Inklings are defeated as soon as they land in water, Inklings are capable of remaining underwater in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''.
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.


One of Inkling Girl's animations was originally considered by some to resemble an {{wp|Bras d'honneur|obscene gesture}}; it was later modified in [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Ver. 1.1.0|Ver. 1.1.0]].
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.
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One of Inkling Girl's animations originally resembled an {{wp|Bras d'honneur|obscene gesture}};<ref>{{cite|timestamp=0:11|date=May 17, 2017|author=Censored Gaming|url=youtu.be/kEXFuklj3Hs?feature=shared&t=11|title=Nintendo Removes Inkling Girl's Gesture In ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''|publisher=YouTube|language=en}}</ref> it was changed in [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update history#Ver. 1.1.0|Ver. 1.1.0]].<ref>{{cite|quote=Inkling Girl’s animation has been adjusted.|url=www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Nintendo-Switch/Game-Updates/Mario-Kart-8-Deluxe-Update-History-1558546.html|title=''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' Update History {{!}} Nintendo Switch {{!}} Support|publisher=Nintendo UK|language=en-gb}}</ref>
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MK8DX Female Inkling Icon.png|Orange Inkling Girl
MK8DX Female Inkling Icon.png|Orange Inkling Girl
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|category=Other
|category=Other
|appears_in='''Wii U''' ''Splatoon'' (05/2015)
|appears_in='''Wii U''' ''Splatoon'' (05/2015)
|unlock=Downloading the Inkling Outfit
|trophy_box=-
|trophy_box=-
|desc=Meet the Inklings, a mysterious race of beings that can transform into squid at will! They like to octopi their time with frantic, multicolored turf wars, and they won’t miss out on any oppor-tuna-ty to get to the top. And we wouldn’t go so far as to call them cod’s gift to fashion, but check out that fresh style!
|desc=Meet the Inklings, a mysterious race of beings that can transform into squid at will! They like to octopi their time with frantic, multicolored turf wars, and they won’t miss out on any oppor-tuna-ty to get to the top. And we wouldn’t go so far as to call them cod’s gift to fashion, but check out that fresh style!
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===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
;Palutena's Guidance
====Palutena's Guidance====
*'''Pit''': Uh, are you guys seeing this? This girl/guy can transform herself/himself into an octopus!
*'''Pit''': Uh, are you guys seeing this? This girl/guy can transform herself/himself into an octopus!
*'''Palutena''': A squid, actually. This curious lifeform is an Inkling. They're squids who evolved to shapeshift into human form.
*'''Palutena''': A squid, actually. This curious lifeform is an Inkling. They're squids who evolved to shapeshift into human form.
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*'''Palutena''': Focus, Pit. If an Inkling hits you with an ink attack, you'll take extra damage until the ink evaporates. However, Inklings can't use ink attacks if their Ink Tank is empty. That's the time to strike!
*'''Palutena''': Focus, Pit. If an Inkling hits you with an ink attack, you'll take extra damage until the ink evaporates. However, Inklings can't use ink attacks if their Ink Tank is empty. That's the time to strike!


*'''{{iw|smashwiki|Super Smash Blog}} bio:''' ''Attacks with a variety of weapons. Covering opponents with ink leads to more and more damage—plus these Inklings are really fashionable!''
===={{iw|smashwiki|Super Smash Blog}} bio====
''Attacks with a variety of weapons. Covering opponents with ink leads to more and more damage—plus these Inklings are really fashionable!''
 
====Spirits====
{{spirit
|no=1025
|name=Inkling (Girl)
|image=[[File:SSBU Inkling Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''Splatoon'' Series
|type=Fighter
|obtain=Classic Mode as Inkling
}}
{{spirit
|no=1026
|name=Inkling (Boy)
|image=[[File:SSBU Inkling (Boy) Spirit.png|100px]]
|series=''Splatoon'' Series
|type=Fighter
|obtain=Challenge ''(Smash: As Inkling, bury a Lv. 9 CPU into the ground 3 times with the side special, Splat Roller.)''
}}
{{spirit
|no=1027
|name=Inkling Squid
|image=[[File:SSBU Inkling Squid Spirit.png|100px]]
|series=''Splatoon'' Series
|type=Support
|slots=1
|class=Ace
|effects=Up Special ↑
|obtain=Summoned with Blooper, Huey, and support cores
}}


===amiibo===
===amiibo===
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Inkling Outfit SSBWU.png|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
PN Trophy Creator trophy MK8D char5.png|''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' artwork
MK8DX Others.png|''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' artwork of the Inkling Girl racing alongside [[Link]] and [[Isabelle]]
MK8DX Others.png|''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' artwork of the Inkling Girl racing alongside [[Link]] and [[Isabelle]]
MK8 Deluxe Art - Inkling.png|''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' artwork of the Inkling Girl using the [[Blooper]] item in [[Battle_Mode#Balloon_Battle|Balloon Battle]]
MK8 Deluxe Art - Inkling.png|''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' artwork of the Inkling Girl using the [[Blooper]] item in [[Battle_Mode#Balloon_Battle|Balloon Battle]]
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NintendoAmerica 2017-12-12.jpg|An Inkling, alongside [[Cappy]] and [[Mario]], in a post from Nintendo's social media accounts celebrating 10 million Nintendo Switch units sold worldwide
NintendoAmerica 2017-12-12.jpg|An Inkling, alongside [[Cappy]] and [[Mario]], in a post from Nintendo's social media accounts celebrating 10 million Nintendo Switch units sold worldwide
NintendoEurope 2017-12-12.jpg|Nintendo of Europe's version of the previous image
NintendoEurope 2017-12-12.jpg|Nintendo of Europe's version of the previous image
SSBU Inkling poster (EN).jpg|Group art of the Inkling Girl and various other fighters in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
Inkling Boy SSBU.png|Inkling Boy in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
Inkling Boy SSBU.png|Inkling Boy in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
Splat Roller SSBU.png|Inkling Girl using the Splat Roller in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
Splat Roller SSBU.png|Inkling Girl using the Splat Roller in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
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}}
}}


==References==
==Notes and references==
{{NIWA|Inkipedia=1|SmashWiki=1}}
{{NIWA|Inkipedia=1|SmashWiki=1}}
===Notes===
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===References===
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{{Crossover characters}}
{{Crossover characters}}

Latest revision as of 13:23, January 1, 2025

Inkling
Inkling in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Artwork of Inkling Girl in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
First appearance Splatoon (2015, Splatoon series)
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U (2015, Super Mario-related media, cameo)
Latest appearance Splatoon 3 (2022, Splatoon series)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018, Super Mario-related media)
Latest portrayal Yuki Tsuji (2015-present)
Notable members

Inklings are protagonists from the Splatoon series. They are a race of humanoids capable of turning into squids,[1] more specifically of the same color as their hair. Inklings have sometimes appeared in the Super Mario franchise, most notably as playable characters in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

The Inklings' squid form coincidentally resemble Bloopers in the Super Mario franchise, since the developers of Splatoon did not take them into consideration when designing them.[2]

History[edit]

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]

Inklings appear as downloadable costumes for the Mii Fighters in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. The outfits were released on June 14, 2015.[3] The Mii Gunners can wear an Inkling Outfit which changes design based on the gender of the Mii, while any Mii Fighter can wear the Inkling Wig or the Inkling Squid Hat, the former of which also changes by the gender.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

SmashWiki article: Inkling (SSBU)
Splatoon Symbol.png
Super Smash Bros. fighter
Inkling
Inkling in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Game appearances
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (unlockable)
Special moves
Neutral:  Splattershot
Side:  Splat Roller
Up:  Super Jump
Down:  Splat Bomb
Final Smash:  Killer Wail
Battle entrance
The Inkling lands with a splash of ink in squid form before transforming back, then flaps both arms excitedly before drawing the Splattershot.

Inkling Girls and Inkling Boys are represented under a single unlockable character named "Inkling" in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. They were officially announced during the E3 2018 Nintendo Direct,[4] alongside Daisy and Ridley. Inklings use a variety of weapons from the Splatoon games as part of their moveset, including the Splattershot as their primary weapon, the Inkbrush for their side smash attack, the Blaster for their up smash attack, the Slosher for their down smash attack, the Splat Bomb for their down special move, the Splat Roller for their side special move, and the 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 B Button while shielding.[5] 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 alternate costumes. Inklings receive minor damage while swimming,[6] a trait also held by Sonic, Charizard, and Incineroar.

Two more Inklings, the Squid Sisters (Callie and Marie), collectively appear as an Assist Trophy. They perform a live concert as the camera gradually zooms in on them,[7] giving players less room to battle.[7] 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 Adventure Mode: World of Light, being unsuccessful at hiding in ink as Galeem launches beams of light at them.[8] Later, when the Inkling Puppet Fighter is defeated, both Inklings join the team.

Inkling is a middleweight fighter, being lighter than Roy, Pac-Man, Robin, and Chrom but heavier than Joker, while having the same weight as Ness, 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 stage. The opponents are fought in the following order:

  1. Lucario (green costume) and Sheik (green costume) on Yoshi's Island (Melee)
  2. Greninja (pink costume) on Magicant
  3. Wario (red overalls) and Duck Hunt (red duck) on Norfair
  4. Giant Yoshi (light-blue) on Summit
  5. Shulk (purple costume), Ness (Mr. Saturn costume), and Mewtwo (dark costume) on Fountain of Dreams
  6. Inkling Girl (yellow costume) and Inkling Boy (green costume)[notes 1] on Moray Towers (Splatfest)
  7. Final boss fight against Marx

Yoshi's Woolly World / Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World[edit]

Inkling Squid amiibo from Yoshi's Woolly World
Inkling Squid Yoshi
Inkling Boy amiibo from Yoshi's Woolly World
Inkling Boy Yoshi
Inkling Girl Yoshi.png
Inkling Girl Yoshi

Inkling Boy, Inkling Girl, and Inkling Squid each appear as a Yoshi design in Yoshi's Woolly World and its port when scanning the respective Inkling's amiibo. The Squid Sisters also bear a Yoshi design.

Super Mario Maker[edit]

Pixel Character, in Super Mario Maker.
Inkling Squid
Inkling Boy costume
Inkling Boy
Inkling Girl amiibo Costume, from Super Mario Maker.
Inkling Girl

Inkling Boy, Inkling Girl, Inkling Squid, and the Squid Sisters each appear as 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.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Screenshot of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
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 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 Splattershots during tricks 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 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 tires; however, they can sometimes ride the Standard Kart with Standard tires, or the Standard Bike with Monster tires.

The Inkling Boy is the 150cc staff ghost for Tour Tokyo Blur and 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.

One of Inkling Girl's animations originally resembled an obscene gesture;[9] it was changed in Ver. 1.1.0.[10]

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]

Trophy
Inkling
3DS:
InklingTrophy3DS.png
Wii U:
Inkling trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Game(s): Both
Category: Other
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
Wii U Splatoon (05/2015)
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: -
How to unlock:
Downloading the Inkling Outfit
Meet the Inklings, a mysterious race of beings that can transform into squid at will! They like to octopi their time with frantic, multicolored turf wars, and they won’t miss out on any oppor-tuna-ty to get to the top. And we wouldn’t go so far as to call them cod’s gift to fashion, but check out that fresh style! (American English)
Meet the Inklings, a mysterious race of squid that can take a humanoid form at will. They like to octopi their time with frantic, multi-coloured turf wars between rivals, and they won't miss out on any oppor-tuna-ty to get to the top! And we wouldn't go so far as to call them cod's gift to fashion, but check out that style! (British English)

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Palutena's Guidance[edit]

  • Pit: Uh, are you guys seeing this? This girl/guy can transform herself/himself into an octopus!
  • Palutena: A squid, actually. This curious lifeform is an Inkling. They're squids who evolved to shapeshift into human form.
  • Viridi: Inklings rose to power 12,000 years after mammals went extinct.
  • Pit: EXTINCT?!
  • Viridi: Yep. The monkeys were eradicated! BOOYAH!
  • Pit: Whoa, whoa, whoa! Wait a second! If I'm fighting against an Inkling, then... WHAT YEAR IS IT RIGHT NOW?!
  • Palutena: Don't think about it too hard, Pit. It'll just make your brain sweat.
  • Pit: Twelve thousand years of missed meals? Aw man...
  • Palutena: Focus, Pit. If an Inkling hits you with an ink attack, you'll take extra damage until the ink evaporates. However, Inklings can't use ink attacks if their Ink Tank is empty. That's the time to strike!

Super Smash Blog bio[edit]

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

Spirits[edit]

Spirit
#1025 Inkling (Girl)
Inkling's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game Splatoon Series
Type Fighter
How to obtain Classic Mode as Inkling
Spirit
#1026 Inkling (Boy)
Inkling (Boy) spirit from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game Splatoon Series
Type Fighter
How to obtain Challenge (Smash: As Inkling, bury a Lv. 9 CPU into the ground 3 times with the side special, Splat Roller.)
Spirit
#1027 Inkling Squid
Inkling Squid's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game Splatoon Series
Type Support
Slots 1
Class Ace
Strength / effect(s) Up Special ↑
How to obtain Summoned with Blooper, Huey, and support cores

amiibo[edit]

  • Inkling Boy (Splatoon): Inkling boys hail from the city of Inkopolis in the Splatoon™ game. They crave team-based competition and love to customize their gear before participating in the hottest sport in town, Turf War! Their hobbies include making messes, rocking the latest fashions, dancing, and spoiling the nefarious plans of their evil octopus archrivals, the Octarians! Like a boss!
  • Inkling Girl (Splatoon / Super Smash Bros.): Inkling girls hail from the city of Inkopolis in the Splatoon™ game. They crave team-based competition and love to customize their gear before participating in the hottest sport in town, Turf War! Their hobbies include making messes, rocking the latest fashions, dancing, and spoiling the nefarious plans of their evil octopus archrivals, the Octarians! For realsies!
  • Inkling Squid (Splatoon): In the Splatoon™ game, the main characters, Inklings, can instantly transform into squids! We're not sure what marvel of anatomy allows them to perform this majestic feat, but it sure is sweet. In squid form, Inklings can swim in any surface they've splattered with ink, even up walls! They can also hide from opponents by submerging in ink and keeping still. How cool is that?

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese インクリング[?]
Inkuringu
Inkling
ガール[?]
Gāru
Girl
ボーイ[?]
Bōi
Boy
Chinese 女孩 (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe; if female)[?]
Nǚhái
Girl
男孩 (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe; if male)[?]
Nánhái
Boy
Dutch Inkling (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)[?] -
Inkling-meisje (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe; if female)[?] Inkling Girl
Inkling-jongen (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe; if male)[?] Inkling Boy
French Fille Inkling (if female)[?] Girl inkling
Garçon Inkling (if male)[?] Boy inkling
German Inkling (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)[?] -
Inkling-Mädchen (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe; if female)[?] Inkling Girl
Inkling-Junge (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe; if male)[?] Inkling Boy
Italian Ragazza Inkling (if female)[?] Girl Inkling
Ragazzo Inkling (if male)[?] Boy Inkling
Korean 잉클링[?]
Ingkeulling
Inkling
Portuguese Rapariga Inkling (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe; if female)[?] Girl Inkling
Rapaz Inkling (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe; if male)[?] Boy Inkling
Russian Инклинг-девочка (if female)[?]
Inkling-devochka
Girl Inkling
Инклинг-мальчик (if male)[?]
Inkling-mal'chik
Boy Inkling
Spanish Inkling chica (if female)[?] Inkling Girl
Inkling chico (if male)[?] Inkling Boy

Notes and references[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Orange Inkling girl or blue Inkling boy takes their place if the player is playing as either of said costume

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Part Kid, Part Squid" – Jumbotron (2018). Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Boxing Ring: Nintendo (English).
  2. ^ @NE_Brian (August 16, 2015). Splatoon staff talk about the Inkling design, more on the Squid Sisters, and other topics. Nintendo Everything. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
  3. ^ Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U: Downloadable Content Info. Smashbros.com (American English).
  4. ^ "And here's a new fighter." – Nintendo of America (June 12, 2018). Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - E3 2018 - Nintendo Switch. YouTube (American English).
  5. ^ "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." – Refilling Ink Tip (2018). Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Nintendo (English).
  6. ^ BeardBear (September 27, 2022). Evolution of Inklings Drowning in Water (2015-2022) (02:52). YouTube (English).
  7. ^ a b "Cameras get closer and closer to their live performance, limiting the space you have to battle. Don't get too lost in the music!" – June 12, 2018. Super Smash Blog | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch System. Super Smash Bros. Official Website (American English).
  8. ^ MVGMoe (September 14, 2019). World of light intro 4K (01:26). YouTube (English).
  9. ^ Censored Gaming (May 17, 2017). Nintendo Removes Inkling Girl's Gesture In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (0:11). YouTube (English).
  10. ^ "Inkling Girl’s animation has been adjusted." – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Update History | Nintendo Switch | Support. Nintendo UK (British English).