Inkling: Difference between revisions

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|image=[[File:PN Trophy Creator trophy MK8D char5.png|250px]]<br>Artwork of Inkling Girl in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''

|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)

|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)

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'''[[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>@NE_Brian (August 16, 2015). [https://nintendoeverything.com/splatoon-staff-talk-about-the-inkling-design-more-on-the-squid-sisters-and-other-topics/ Splatoon staff talk about the Inkling design, more on the Squid Sisters, and other topics]. ''Nintendo Everything''. Retrieved May 15, 2020.</ref>

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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]].

 

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.

'''Splattershot''' is the Inkling's neutral special move. When used, Inkling rapidly fires ink from the Splattershot, covering the opponent in ink. The move has very small damage, but will cause hitstun at very close range. If the opponent is further away, the attack will only push them away. Tilting up or down adjusts the angle of the attack. If the ink tank goes below the labeled line, the damage and range will decrease. If this move is used when the ink tank is empty, Inkling will recharge ink instead.

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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''.

The Squid Sisters also make an appearance in this game as costumes for Mario.

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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.

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''.

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]]

MK8DX Mercedes Benz Cars.jpg|Inkling Girl alongside Isabelle and [[King Boo]] in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''

Inkling Boy in Excitebike Arena.gif|Inkling Boy performing tricks in [[Excitebike Arena]] in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''

Inkling Girl in Big Blue.gif|Inkling Girl performing a trick in [[Big Blue]] in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''

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