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Rayman
Artwork of Rayman from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Artwork of Rayman for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
First appearance Rayman (1995, Rayman series)
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (2014, trophy cameo, Super Mario-related media)
Latest appearance Astro Bot (2024, overall)
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (Rayman in the Phantom Show) (2023, Super Mario-related media)
Latest portrayal David Gasman (English)
Fumihiro Okabayashi (Japanese)

Rayman is the main protagonist of Ubisoft's Rayman franchise, debuting in the 1995 video game Rayman. The 2006 video game Rayman Raving Rabbids spawned its own Rabbids series which would eventually crossover with the Super Mario franchise in the Nintendo Switch titles Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle did not feature an appearance from Rayman, though he does appear in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope as a playable character in the Rayman in the Phantom Show DLC.[1]

History[edit]

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Rayman has made cameo appearances in the Super Smash Bros. series, appearing as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and as a spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope[edit]

Screenshot of the Rayman teaser trailer shown of during the Ubisoft Forward 2023, showing off DLC for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Rayman, Beep-0, Rabbid Peach, and Rabbid Mario shown in the teaser for Rayman in the Phantom Show

On September 10, 2022, Rayman was confirmed to be released as a playable character in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope in the eponymous Rayman in the Phantom Show expansion pack.[1] Rayman receives a golden ticket inviting him to the Space Opera Network, where he is attacked by a Stooge, before meeting Rabbid Peach, Rabbid Mario, and Beep-0, with whom he teams up to defeat a large amount of enemies that ambush them. Throughout the game, Beep-0 refers to Rayman as "Mr. Eggplant" due to Rayman exclaiming "egads!" while introducing himself.

After the enemy battle, Rayman realizes that Rabbid Peach and Rabbid Mario are heroes, and forms an alliance with them and Beep-0. The Phantom then arrives and claims that he has changed for the better, while he was under the influence of the Megabug back in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. He then asks the heroes to help with the sets to boost the Space Opera Network's popularity. The heroes then set out to the Western, Pirate and Medieval sets and improve them.

After the group helps out in all of the sets, the Phantom asks them to join him for the wrap party. Upon arriving, the heroes realize that the Phantom has not changed his mean ways and was secretly plotting revenge against them for his humiliation back in Spooky Trails. Rayman, Rabbid Peach and Rabbid Mario defeat the Phantom and stop his plot.

Rabbid Peach, Rabbid Mario and Beep-0 find that a nearby warp portal can take them home. Rayman decides to stay back in the Space Opera Network to help the Rabbids working there, and says goodbye to his new friends. He and Rabbid Peach exchange gifts, and part ways. In photos shown after the credits, it is revealed that Rayman's gift to him was a prop of Rabbid Mario's hat and ears, while the others received a copy of Rayman's outfit, whom all the heroes see.

Rayman wields the Blaster, which shoots a single projectile at an enemy and, when upgraded, has a chance to give him a random item when an enemy is defeated. His technique is Plunger Guard, where he summons two (three when upgraded) plunger guards that attack a moving enemy within their radius. They can be picked up and thrown. Although he is not able to equip Sparks, he has two unique forms that he can turn into: the Vortex costume and the Rocket costume. The Vortex costume allows him to use the Vortex Pull ability, which draws in enemies with a tornado. His Blaster and Plunger Guards will also gain the vortex effect, which will make enemies bounce away when hit, similar to Splash and Bounce. The Vortex costume will also give Rayman a passive ability of 30% damage reduction. The Rocket costume allows him to use Rocket Ride, where he rides on a controllable rocket that can hit enemies and explode when detonated or when the ability ends. When it explodes, Rayman will return to his original location with the artwork showing the Rayman riding the rocket to be a hologram while the real Rayman stays where he is. His Blaster and Plunger Guards' attacks will cause an explosion around the enemy, similar to Bowser's Bowzooka. The Rocket costume gives Rayman the passive ability to be resistant from all Super Effects. He is also the only hero to have the ability to hook on a Flying Ring, which allows Rayman to fly temporarily. Normally, there will be mulitple Flying Rings in a battle, so Rayman will be able to move around the battlefield easily by hooking onto them.

Gallery[edit]

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]

Trophy
Rayman
Rayman trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Game(s): Wii U only
Category: Other
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
3DS Rayman Origins (11/2012)
Wii U Rayman Legends (09/2013)
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: -
Dashing and jumping are just the start—Rayman shows off all kinds of moves as he fights to save the Glade of Dreams! And no matter how many times he falls, he'll always get back up again. What? Always? That's right! This guy's got no time to waste on game overs. It's right back to rescuing the Teensies, every time.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Spirit
#1285 Rayman
Artwork of Rayman's Spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game Rayman
Type Primary
Slots 3
Class Ace
Strength / effect(s) Neutral
Jump ↑
How to obtain World of Light (The Light Realm); Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Sonic
Conditions

Rule: Assist Trophy Enemies (Sukapon)

  • Stamina battle
  • Hostile assist trophies will appear
  • The enemy's physical attacks have increased power
Stage The Great Cave Offensive (Battlefield)
Song Sunset Heights

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope[edit]

Skill Trees[edit]

Below is a list of all the Skill Tree upgrades that Rayman can obtain. Each of Rayman's costumes have their own branch. Due to being unable to use Sparks in battle, the "Spark" branch is absent.

HEALTH
Upgrade Skill Prism icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Skill Prism cost Effect Description
The "Extra Health" upgrade exclusive to Rayman in the Phantom Show in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Extra Health
1 Increases Max Health by 40% (140%) Increases Rayman's maximum number of Health Points.
Icon for the Heal Sponge + upgrade in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Heal Sponge +
1 Adds 30% healing restored (130%) and heal 15% HP after a battle Increases the effectiveness of any healing Rayman receives, and recovers 15% of HP after winning a battle.
MOVEMENT
Upgrade Skill Prism icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Skill Prism cost Effect Description
The "Glide Boost" upgrade exclusive to Rayman in the Phantom Show in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Glide Boost
1 Adds 3 meters (6.75) Increases the Glide time after Rayman performs a Team Jump.
Icon for the Hook & Glide upgrade in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Hook & Glide
1 Glide for 3.75s after grappling Rayman can Glide for a short time after hooking a ring.
Icon for Rayman's Dash Damage upgrade in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Dash Damage
1 Adds 60% Dash damage (160%) Increases damage dealt when Rayman performs a Dash.
BASE
Upgrade Skill Prism icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Skill Prism cost Effect Description
Icon for the Item Thief upgrade in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Item Thief
1 Adds 30% chance to steal an item from enemy hit Rayman's Blaster has a chance to steal an item from enemy hit.
Icon for the Plunger Guard Range & Cooldown upgrade in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Plunger Guard Range & Cooldown
1 Adds 3m (10) and minus 1 turn cooldown (2) Rayman's Plunger Guard has longer range and shorter cooldown.
Icon for the Plunger Guard Extra Shoot upgrade in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Plunger Guard Extra Shoot
1 Adds 1 projectile (3) Increase the number of projectiles fired by Rayman's Plunger Guard.
VORTEX
Upgrade Skill Prism icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Skill Prism cost Effect Description
Icon for the Vortex Blaster Bounce + upgrade in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Vortex Blaster Bounce +
1 Adds 2 bounces (3-5) and adds 10% DMG to impact boost (30%) Rayman's Vortex Blaster will inflict more bounces when it hits an enemy.
Icon for the Vortex Guard Bounce Direction upgrade in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Vortex Guard Bounce Direction
1 Will bounce the enemy towards other Guards Rayman's Vortex Guard will bounce an enemy toward the direction of other Guards close by.
Icon for the Vortex Pull & Splash upgrade in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Vortex Pull & Splash
1 Applies Splash Effect Rayman's Vortex Pull will inflict the Splash status effect on any enemies caught by the Vortex.
ROCKET
Upgrade Skill Prism icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Skill Prism cost Effect Description
Icon for the Rocket Blaster Boost upgrade in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Rocket Blaster Boost
1 Adds 5% Weapon DMG increased with each enemy inside the area Rayman's Rocket Blaster damage increases with the number of enemy targets inside the weapon's targeting area.
Icon for the Rocket Guard Number + upgrade in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Rocket Guard Number +
1 Adds 1 Rocket Guard (3) Increase the number of Rocket Guards summoned by Rayman.
Icon for the Rocket Ride Burn Effect upgrade in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Rocket Ride Burn Effect
1 Rocket Ride Explosion Applies px Burn Status The final explosion of Rocket Ride will inflict Burn Super Effect icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Burn Super Effect.

Menu description[edit]

SUPERSTAR
Thanks to his agility, mobility, and ability to change costumes, Rayman has an array of options with which to position himself around the battlefield and unleash robust attacks.

Statistics[edit]

  • Weapon: Blaster
    • Range: 21m
    • Critical Chance: 20%
  • Technique: Plunger Guard
    • Radius: 7m
    • Charges: 1
    • Cooldown: 3 turns
  • Movement
    • Area of Movement: 13m
    • Glide: 3.75 sec
    • Dash: x1
    • Team Jump: 5m

Memory bio[edit]

RAYMAN
Image for Rayman Memory in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

This Rayman character is fascinating indeed. He has hands, but no arms - at least none that I can see. He has feet, but no legs. He has different costumes, each of which enhances his fighting abilities in various ways. Rayman came to the Space Opera Network the same way we did - by invitation. However, he is far less trusting of our circumstance - probably just nerves brought on by stage fright.

Portrayals[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese レイマン[?]
Reiman
Rayman
Chinese 雷曼[?]
Léimàn
Rayman
French Rayman[?] -
German Rayman[?] -
Hebrew ריימן[?]
Reimen
Rayman
Italian Rayman[?] -
Korean 레이맨[?]
Leimaen
Rayman
Portuguese (NOA) Rayman[?] -
Russian Рэйман[?]
Reyman
Rayman
Spanish Rayman[?] -

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