Among the newcomers is a modification to Samus, officially known as "Zero Suit Samus", available by using her Final Smash, by holding the shield button while choosing Samus and picking a stage, or by performing a "Smash Taunt". If the transformation takes place during battle, Samus's armor will break off into throwable items, revealing her "Zero Suit", which is basically a blue jumpsuit. Samus has been revealed in this form to wield a laser gun that can turn into an energy whip. The mentality of Samus's new ability is the first to be seen in a Super Smash Bros. game. It is currently not known how exactly this distinguishes Super Smash Bros. Brawl's gameplay from the identical gameplay traditionally enforced since the first iteration of the series, Super Smash Bros..
Both Samus' are good at both close and long range. But apart from that, they are completely opposite! Power Suit Samus is a lot stronger at a distance, where as Zero Suit Samus is a lot stronger close up! They appeal to completely different players' styles!
They're not designed to be completely defensive, so they have small jumps that limit their ability to recover from huge attacks. This is more of Power Suit Samus's problem more than Zero Suit Samus's.
Zero Suit Samus has a far more advanced game than Power Suit Samus so the experts say. She is very good in close range battles but also has one or two long/short ranged attacks.
Also, her smash attacks are good for combos against slower moving characters.
Select controller:Wii Remote + Nunchuk, Wii Remote, Classic Controller, GameCube Controller
How to start as Zero Suit Samus[edit]
In Tourney Mode or The Subspace Emissary:
Highlight Samus on the character-selection screen and tap 

in any direction
in any direction.
In all other game modes:
Select Samus, and hold 

or 
or
as you exit the character-selection screen.
How to switch to Zero Suit Samus[edit]
As Samus, either use her Final Smash, or press
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Standard Attacks[edit]
Wii Remote + Nunchuk |
Wii Remote (sideways) |
Wii Classic Controller |
GameCube Controller
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Standard attack
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Zero Combo |
A 3 hit combo. Punches, hits with her pistol then thrusts her hip.
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Zero Roundhouse |
Samus spin kicks her opponents.
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Scissor Slice |
Hand stands and spins, slashing opponents with her legs.
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Low Sweep |
Samus sweeps low to the ground.
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while dashing
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Quick Kick |
Leaps off the ground slightly and kicks forwards.
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Smash Attacks[edit]
Wii Remote + Nunchuk |
Wii Remote (sideways) |
Wii Classic Controller |
GameCube Controller
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Smash Attack
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Whip Lash |
She lashes her whip in front of her. This move has horrible knockback and bad cooldown. Every situation that this move can be used, there's bound to be a much better choice. In short, just don't use this move.
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Whip Spin |
She spins her whip above her.
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(Smash + ) or
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Ground Stun |
Fires the paralyzer at the ground. This move is vital to winning. It stuns opponents longer than an uncharged Paralyser shot and its faster. Stun your opponent then follow up with any attack you like.
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Pummels and Throws[edit]
Zero Suit Samus grabs with her plasma whip. Great range, but leaves her self dangerously vulnerable if missed.
Wii Remote + Nunchuk |
Wii Remote (sideways) |
Wii Classic Controller |
GameCube Controller
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Pummel/Throw
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after grab |
after grab |
after grab |
after grab
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Zero Knee |
Samus knees her opponent.
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after grab |
after grab |
after grab |
after grab
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Pistol Smash |
Hits her opponent forward with her pistol.
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after grab |
after grab |
after grab |
after grab
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Back Kick |
Samus kicks her opponents backward.
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after grab |
after grab |
after grab |
after grab
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Zero Flip |
Flips into the air and kicks her opponent.
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after grab |
after grab |
after grab |
after grab
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Flexible Stomp |
Slams her opponents on the ground and stomps them.
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Air Attacks[edit]
Wii Remote + Nunchuk |
Wii Remote (sideways) |
Wii Classic Controller |
GameCube Controller
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Air Attack
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Whip Twirl |
Samus twirls her whip around her. Good knockback.
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Double Boot |
Kicks twice in front of her.
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Rear Boot |
Kicks once behind her. This is great for KOing opponents that you can't hit with Up Air Attack.
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Leg Slice |
Flips, slicing opponents above her. This move has frightening range and starts KOing lightweights at 60%, making it a great move in ZSS's arsenal.
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Zero Plunge |
Extends her legs and plummets quickly. This move is useful for negating vertical knockback.
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Special Attacks[edit]
Wii Remote + Nunchuk |
Wii Remote (sideways) |
Wii Classic Controller |
GameCube Controller
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Special Attack
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Paralyzer |
A chargable shot that enables paralysis on contact.
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Plasma Whip |
This can be used as a Tether Recovery. Can KO at higher percentages.
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Plasma Wire |
This can also be used as a Tether Recovery. This move can meteor smash opponents.
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Flip Jump |
Pressing an attack button after initializing the jump causes her to kick downward. Can be used to spike. If kick is not initiated, she can bounce off walls in a way similar to a wall jump.
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Wii Remote + Nunchuk |
Wii Remote (sideways) |
Wii Classic Controller |
GameCube Controller
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Taunt
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She tosses her Paralyzer in the air, catches it, and says, "Is that all?"
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She swings her Plasma Whip around and says, "Try me."
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She spins around, twirling the Plasma Whip around herself, and says, "You're mine."
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Final Smash[edit]
Power Suit Samus: She radiates a burst of energy that sucks the enemy in and deals around 20% damage. Afterwards, she regains her Power Suit.