Cloud - number 57
Cloud amiibo – Super Smash Bros. Series
The name Cloud does not differ significantly between regions. It was released in July 2017 in Japan and Australia, and in August 2017 in Europe and North America. Two versions exist: Player 1 in the standard outfit and Player 2 in the Advent Children outfit. Both belong to the same Super Smash Bros. line.
The standard version shows Cloud Strife standing upright with the Buster Sword held diagonally behind his back. The blade is oversized and rectangular, with two visible materia slots near the hilt. His left arm carries the metal pauldron. The outfit is dark and sleeveless, with belts crossing the waist and a single glove on the left hand. The stance mirrors his idle pose and battle-ready posture in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. The Advent Children variant presents a darker costume based on the film Final Fantasy VII Advent Children, with the sword positioned more vertically and costume details adjusted to match that design. The sculpt emphasizes sharp hair spikes and angular lines. The base is the standard black Smash platform with the flaming Smash logo.
Cloud originates from Final Fantasy VII, first released in 1997 on the Sony PlayStation. He serves as the central protagonist of that title. Within the broader games landscape, his inclusion in Super Smash Bros. marked a visible collaboration between Nintendo and Square Enix. The pose of the amiibo reflects his composed combat stance rather than an exaggerated attack frame. It communicates readiness. There is a certain stillness in it.
In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, the Cloud amiibo can be written and trained as a Figure Player. The figure learns from repeated battles. It adjusts tactics, attack frequency and defensive behavior based on opponents faced. Statistics such as attack and defense can be customized through equipment settings. On Nintendo Switch, the amiibo is fully compatible with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It again functions as a trainable Figure Player. Saved data from previous titles can be transferred forward, though not backward. The figure stores progression locally.
Beyond Smash Bros., the Cloud amiibo provides read-only functionality in several Nintendo Switch titles. In The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild, scanning the figure grants themed items or materials, sometimes including weapons visually associated with the character. In other compatible titles, it unlocks spirits, costumes or bonus items. The effects remain supplementary and do not replace core gameplay systems.
The added value of the Cloud amiibo lies primarily in persistence. A trained Cloud becomes a long-term sparring partner. Data resides in the figure itself rather than in an external profile. There is physical continuity between sessions. For collectors, the figure also documents a moment in Nintendo history when a character strongly associated with another platform appeared on a Nintendo fighting roster.
As part of the Super Smash Bros. Series, the Cloud amiibo combines sculpted representation with functional storage. It is neither decorative only nor purely digital. Its relevance is steady rather than loud. Over time, the figure becomes shaped by repeated matches. That gradual accumulation of data defines its practical value.
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