Paper Mario in Super Smash Bros. Melee: Not Playable

No, Paper Mario is not a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Melee (GameCube). He does not exist in the game’s code, and there are no cheats, codes, or unlock methods to add him.

Full Melee Roster (25 Characters)

Starters (14): Mario, Donkey Kong, Link, Samus, Yoshi, Kirby, Fox, Pikachu, Luigi, Captain Falcon, Ness, Jigglypuff, Peach, Bowser.

Unlockables (11): Dr. Mario, Falco, Ganondorf, Young Link, Mewtwo, Pichu, Ice Climbers, Marth, Roy, Mr. Game & Watch, and Sheik (transforms from Zelda).

Paper Mario made his playable debut as a DLC character in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U / 3DS (Smash 4) and returns in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.