Sponsorships in Smash
Tweek, January 2019 - Feb 2023 & Nov 2025 - Present
What is Team SoloMid (TSM)?
Lighter than Donkey Kong, Heavier than Incineroar
Who is Ganondorf?
Duck Hunt
What is Duck Hunt?
This character was leaked before their character announcement in one of their taunting poses. This leak was not believed at first, but their taunt became the trademark for all future leaks to include to make their leaks believable.
Who is Ken?
Bewear + Freezie = ___ (Ice Climber)
Who is Polar Bear?
Sparg0, April 2022 - Present
What is FaZe Clan?
Lighter than Rosalina, Heavier than Zero Suit Samus
Who is Bayonetta?
Ice Climber
What is Summit?
This famous false leak had people believing the Chorus Kids, Excitebike and more were going to be added, because the leak was of a supposed finalized Smash Mural alongside promotional material for this movie which gave the leak it's namesake.
What is the Grinch Movie/Grinch Leak?
Gordo + Muddy Mole + Grab Core = __ (Sonic)
Who is Knuckles?
Dabuz, March 2019 - April 2025
What is Team Liquid?
Lighter than Kirby, Heavier than Fox
Who is Sheik?
Metal Gear Solid
What is Shadow Moses Island?
While early datamines were being leaked for an already announced character, this character was leaked with their preliminary data under the codename "BRAVE" in the game files.
Who is Hero?
T-Rex + Beetle + Fishman = __ (Animal Crossing)
Who is Blathers?
MKLeo, February 2020 - February 2023
What is T1?
Lighter than Kazuya, Heavier than Terry
Who is Piranha Plant?
Splatoon
What is Moray Towers?
In Smash 4, this character got leaked hours before their trailer due to unique game sound files being discovered in the game data for their addition.
Who is Ryu?
Vega + Balrog + Sagat = __ (Street Fighter)
Who is M. Bison?
Glutonny, January 2019 - Present
What is Solary?
Lighter than Isabelle, Heavier than Sonic
Who is Little Mac?
Street Fighter
What is Suzaku Castle?
Arguably one of the bigger Nintendo slip-ups, this company's name being added to the title screen collaborators signaled the addition of one of their characters being the next DLC.
What is Bandai Namco/SNK?
Master Edges + Master Beast + Master Giant = __ (Smash Bros.)
Who is Master Core?