However, some characters have alternate costumes that turn them into different characters that were introduced at different times, but this doesn't affect their placement in the stage, resulting in the Koopalings appearing much later in the timeline than they should in place of Bowser Jr.
Pikmin: Hocotate Bomb, Pellet (Distant Planet only).The Legend of Zelda: Beetle, Bombchu, Bunny Hood, Cucco, Deku Nut, Fairy Bottle, Gust Bellows, Heart Container.
Kirby: Dragoon, Maxim Tomato, Star Rod, Superspicy Curry, Warp Star.Kid Icarus: Back Shield, Daybreak, Killer Eye, Ore Club, X Bomb.Super Smash Bros.: Battlefield, Big Battlefield, Final Destination.Yoshi's Island: Woolly World, Yoshi's Island.Donkey Kong: Jungle Hijinx, Kongo Jungle 64, 75m.Super Mario Bros.: Mario Galaxy, Mushroom Kingom U, Mario Circuit, Super Mario Maker (DLC), Peach's Castle (64) (DLC), Delfino Plaza, Luigi's Mansion, Mario Circuit (Brawl).Star Fox: Orbital Gate Assault, Lylat Cruise.Pokémon: Unova Pokémon League, Pokémon Stadium 2.The Legend of Zelda: Skyloft, Hyrule Castle 64, Temple, Bridge of Eldin, Pirate Ship (DLC).Kirby: The Great Cave Offensive, Dream Land 64 (DLC), Halberd.Kid Icarus: Palutena's Temple, Skyworld.Animal Crossing: Town & City, Smashville.Super Smash Bros.: Battlefield, Final Destination.Super Mario Bros.: 3D Land, Golden Plains, Rainbow Cruise, Paper Mario, Super Mario Maker (DLC), Peach's Castle (64) (DLC), Mushroomy Kingdom.
Pokémon: Unova Pokémon League, Prism Tower.The Legend of Zelda: Gerudo Valley, Spirit Train, Hyrule Castle (64) (DLC).Kirby: Dream Land, Dream Land (64) (DLC).Mario, Rosalina & Luma, Bowser Jr./Koopalings Super Mario Bros.: Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Dr.Pokémon: Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Charizard, Lucario, Greninja, Mewtwo (DLC).Mii: Mii Brawler, Mii Swordfighter, & Mii Gunner.The Legend of Zelda: Link, Zelda, Sheik, Ganondorf, Toon Link.Fire Emblem: Marth, Ike, Lucina, Robin, Roy (DLC), Corrin (DLC).Italics denote unlockables in the 3DS version, but starters in the Wii U version. Nintendo Characters: Note: Bold denotes unlockable characters.