Snake - number 75
Snake amiibo – Super Smash Bros. Series
Definition: an amiibo is a near field communication figure produced by Nintendo. When scanned, it interacts with supported software. The Snake amiibo supports both read and write functions. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate it stores fighter level, learned tendencies, spirit loadouts, and behavioral adjustments. In most other compatible games it operates as read only.
The name does not significantly differ between regions. It was released simply as Snake in Europe, North America, and Japan. The launch window was February 2019.
The figure shows Snake in a compact tactical stance. Knees bent. Upper body slightly angled forward. The right arm is extended, holding a grenade in preparation. The left arm is raised defensively. The bandana tails flow backward, fixed in motion. He wears the dark blue grey sneaking suit inspired by Metal Gear Solid 2 Sons of Liberty. Sculpted straps and segmented armor plates are visible along the torso and legs. Utility pouches line the belt and thighs. The facial expression is concentrated and restrained. The figure stands on the standard black Super Smash Bros. base with the red Smash logo. The pose reflects his ready stance from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and references his controlled, anticipatory movement style from the Metal Gear series.
Snake originates from the Metal Gear series, first released in 1987 under the direction of Hideo Kojima. The represented character is Solid Snake, central figure of Metal Gear Solid from 1998. He is associated with stealth based infiltration rather than direct combat dominance. His appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl in 2008 marked one of the early third party crossovers in the franchise. The amiibo continues that crossover presence in physical form.
Primary compatibility is with Nintendo Switch. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, scanning the Snake amiibo creates a Figure Player that can level up to 50. The FP adapts to repeated matches. It learns defensive timing, grenade usage frequency, edge guard behavior, and recovery patterns. Spirits can be equipped to modify attack strength, defense alignment, or grant additional attributes. All progression data is written to the figure itself and can be transferred between consoles.
In other Nintendo Switch titles that support Super Smash Bros. Series amiibo, such as Super Mario Maker 2 or The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild, the figure provides standard item rewards. These typically include materials or in game resources. No exclusive Snake specific gameplay content is unlocked outside Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
On Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems with NFC functionality, the figure can be registered and used in compatible software that accepts Super Smash Bros. Series amiibo. However, since Snake was not a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS or Wii U, no fighter training feature is available on those systems.
The added value becomes clear over repeated use. The figure remains unchanged visually. Internally, the stored data reflects accumulated matches. It becomes a trained variation shaped by interaction rather than preset difficulty.
In summary, the Snake amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. Series was released in February 2019 as a read and write enabled figure. It represents Solid Snake’s crossover presence with a pose grounded in his tactical identity. Its primary function is long term fighter training in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, complemented by general item rewards in other compatible titles. The value lies in stored progression and consistent interoperability.
Related Articles
Blathers
The Blathers amiibo is part of the Animal Crossing figure series released during the broader rollout of Nintendo’s amiibo platform. Each figure combines a small collectible sculpture with an NFC chip inside the base. When placed on a compatible reader, the console reads the character ID stored in the figure. In practice this allows certain games to reference the character directly. The Blathers amiibo mainly provides access to appearances of the museum curator or small character related features inside supported Animal Crossing titles.
Sealed amiibo Collecting: Notes on Packaging, Storage, and Preservation
amiibo figures appeared in stores with blister packaging that was clearly meant to be opened. Many collectors still kept them sealed. Over time this became a visible sub-category inside the broader amiibo collecting scene. Shelves with untouched cards, plastic still tight, sometimes slightly bent from storage. It is a familiar sight now.
amiibo Buying Guide: Reprints, Regions, Pricing, and How to Avoid Traps
Amiibo buying is simple if you follow the order: define your goal, verify compatibility, verify condition, then pay a sane price. This guide is the baseline.
amiibo Category Setup: The Slugs You Need for a Clean Pillar Structure
If strictCategoryMapping is on, your Amiibo import succeeds only if category slugs exist. This guide lists the recommended category slugs for a clean hub → pillar → cluster structure.
amiibo Collection Strategy: Completionist, Curated, or Gameplay-Only
Most collector stress comes from unclear goals. Choose one strategy—completionist, curated, or gameplay-only—and the rest of your decisions get easier.
Pichu - number 72
The Pichu amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. Series is a character figure with NFC functionality. It represents Pichu as seen in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and connects to compatible Nintendo systems. The figure is not only decorative. It stores data and can carry progress inside supported games.
amiibo Card vs Figure: Differences, Pros, and Collector Value
Cards and figures can offer the same game function but different collector value. Use this guide to choose what fits your goal and budget.
Reese
The Reese amiibo belongs to the Animal Crossing series of Nintendo amiibo figures and represents one of the shopkeepers from the town economy in the Animal Crossing games. As with other figures in this line, the value lies less in the plastic object itself and more in the NFC chip inside the base. When scanned with compatible Nintendo systems, the figure triggers small in-game interactions, unlocks character appearances, or enables additional dialogue and items depending on the title.
amiibo FAQ: The 20 Questions Everyone Asks (And the Straight Answers)
A no-fluff Amiibo FAQ: compatibility, scanning, regions, reprints, value, and collecting rules — answered clearly so beginners stop wasting money.
Lottie
The Lottie amiibo belongs to the Animal Crossing amiibo figure line released during the early phase of Nintendo's amiibo program. It represents the small otter character known from the design office in Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer. Like other figures in this series, the object contains a small NFC chip. When scanned by compatible Nintendo systems, the figure links the character to in-game systems and unlocks small pieces of related content.
amiibo Hub: Start Here (Pillars, Guides, and What to Buy First)
Your Amiibo library in one place: basics, compatibility, buying, and collecting. Use this hub to choose your path and avoid beginner mistakes.
Mabel
The Mabel amiibo belongs to the Animal Crossing amiibo figure line. It represents the hedgehog tailor connected to the clothing shop that appears across the series. The figure does not introduce a new character. It transfers an established shop role into a scannable format for compatible Nintendo systems.