Amiibo Super Smash Bros Fox: Unlock Guide

Quick answer

To unlock the Fox amiibo in Super Smash Bros Ultimate, scan the figure on your Switch while the game is running. The fighter will appear as a CPU partner you can train and fight against.

How to scan and train your Fox amiibo in Smash Ultimate

1. 1. Turn on your Switch and launch Super Smash Bros Ultimate: Make sure the game is fully loaded to the main menu. The amiibo scanning function only works from the game, not from the system home screen. Common mistake: trying to scan from the home menu. Always open the game first.
2. 2. Navigate to Games & More and select amiibo: From the main menu, go to Games & More, then choose the amiibo option. This opens the scanning interface. If the amiibo option is grayed out, you may need to update the game or connect a controller that supports NFC.
3. 3. Tap the Fox amiibo to the NFC touch point on your controller: Hold the figure steady on the NFC reader (the center of the Pro Controller, the right Joy-Con stick, or the top of the Switch Lite). Wait for the game to recognize it. Don't lift the amiibo too quickly. Keep it in place until the game confirms the scan with a sound and on-screen prompt.
4. 4. Name your amiibo fighter and choose a training style: The game will ask you to give the fighter a name. You can also set its preferred fighting style (balanced, aggressive, defensive, etc.). This affects how it learns. A common mistake is leaving the style on default. Pick one that matches how you want the CPU to fight.
5. 5. Battle your amiibo to train it: Fight against your Fox amiibo in regular matches. It learns from your moves and adapts over time. The more you fight it, the stronger it becomes. If you only use the same combo repeatedly, the amiibo will learn to counter it. Vary your attacks for a smarter opponent.

Product facts

• Amiibo: Super Smash Bros - Fox: Fox is the leader of the commando unit for hire known as Star Fox. He uses both the team's mother ship, the Great Fox, and his personal Arwing fighter to challenge the evil scientist Andross. The figure's design reflects Fox's fast, aggressive fighting style in the game, making it a good choice for players who prefer speed-based characters.