Master Hand

Embodiment of creativity

A boss character that launches attacks with a giant hand shaped like a white glove. The final boss of the first Super Smash Bros. series game and the existence of the creator.

Quotes

  • (Eerie laughter)
  • Strong one, fight me!
  • The hand that created this world—that is me.

Trivia

  • Master Hand is a boss defeated using an HP system without being knocked away.
  • Crazy Hand is considered Master Hand's left hand and the embodiment of destructive spirit.
  • Makes a guest appearance in the Kirby series, serving as the origin for Kirby obtaining copy abilities.
  • Master Core is a secret boss that emerges from inside Master Hand and transforms into various forms.
  • Has attack methods similar to Wham Bam Rock, a demon designed by Masahiro Sakurai.
  • Revealed through behind-the-scenes settings of 'The Subspace Emissary' to exist across worlds.

Alternate names

Master Hand Masuhan White Hand Creator

Tags

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Profile

Species
Unknown

Appearance

Overall appearance
A giant right hand wearing a white glove. No wrist or arm exists, and it floats in midair.
Height
Huge
Distinguishing features
  • White glove
  • No arm or wrist
  • Giant right hand
Iconic items
  • White glove

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Mysterious
Detailed personality
Enjoys battling strong fighters, emits an eerie laugh, and is a highly enigmatic being. Symbolizes creativity and unleashes a variety of attack patterns during battle.
Keywords
  • Mysterious creator
  • Formidable opponent
  • Boss character
  • Calm
  • Eerie
Talents
  • Creative power
  • Levitation ability
  • Varied attacks
Skills
  • Floor slam attack
  • Fireball emission
  • Aerial combat
  • Cooperative attack (with Crazy Hand)
Motivation
Believed to be a creator-like entity that enjoys battles with strong fighters and maintains the order of this world.
Habits
Fights while emitting laughter. Cannot be knocked away and uses a hit points system in battle.

History

Backstory
The creator of the Super Smash Bros. world. Details are shrouded in mystery, and according to the setting of 'The Subspace Emissary,' it is a special being capable of traveling between this world and subspace.
Debut date
January 21, 1999
Work title
Super Smash Bros.
Media type
Game

First appearance

Significant event
First appearance
Description
First appeared in the series' debut game Super Smash Bros. (1999), serving as the player's final trial on the Final Destination stage.

Team battle with Crazy Hand

Significant event
Team battle with Crazy Hand
Description
Starting with Super Smash Bros. Melee, Crazy Hand appears, performing cooperative attacks with both hands.

Adventure mode appearance

Significant event
Adventure mode appearance
Description
Deeper lore was revealed in the Adventure Mode 'The Subspace Emissary' of Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Guest appearance in Kirby & the Amazing Mirror

Significant event
Guest appearance in Kirby & the Amazing Mirror
Description
Appeared as a mid-boss and level 9 boss in a collaboration, and was also adopted as one of Kirby's copy abilities.

Relationships

Crazy Hand

Ally

Performed cooperative attacks in Melee, and in some works, is regarded as a single entity called 'Both Hands.'

Master Core

In Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U, appears from inside Master Hand as a secret boss. A being shrouded in mystery.

Super Smash Bros. bosses

Super Smash Bros. bosses: leader

Media appearances

Super Smash Bros.

Game / Boss

1999

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Game / Boss

2001

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Game / Boss

2008

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

Game / Boss

2014

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Game / Boss

2018

Kirby & the Amazing Mirror

Game / MidBoss

2012

Voice cast and creators

Jeff Manning

Voice actor
Jeff Manning
Language
English
Version or series
Original
Notes
Voice from the original

Dean Herrington

Voice actor
Dean Herrington
Language
English
Version or series
DX

Pat Cashman

Voice actor
Pat Cashman
Language
English
Version or series
X

Xander Mobus

Voice actor
Xander Mobus
Language
English
Version or series
for / SP

Masahiro Sakurai

Creator name
Masahiro Sakurai
Role
Original author

Masahiro Sakurai

Creator name
Masahiro Sakurai
Role
Character designer

Nintendo

Creator name
Nintendo
Role
Publisher

Nintendo

Creator name
Nintendo
Role
Licensee

Related goods

Master Hand figure

Item name
Master Hand figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

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