Editing History of Wario

Following his creation as [[Mario]]'s arch-rival, '''[[Wario]]''' has appeared in a large amount of media, primarily including games in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. While originally being solely a villain, Wario has since been featured as the protagonist of games in the ''{{id|Wario|franchise}}'' franchise, including the {{a|WLSeries|l}} and {{a|WWSeries|l}} series. In his appearances, Wario is typically a playable character, and he is often part of the main line-up of characters playable in spinoffs.

As a child, [[Baby Wario]] is prone to tantrums, and already has a penchant for riches. Like all of the other children of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'', he is kidnapped by [[Kamek]] and a time-traveling [[Bowser]] from the future, who are in search of the [[star children]]: seven legendary babies of unknown power, of which Baby Wario is a member. However, he escapes the [[Bowser's Minions|Koopas]]' clutches and instead joins [[Yoshi]] and friends, helping them for a brief amount of time by using his oversized magnet to attract coins and other metal objects. He eventually parts ways with the Yoshis to join a coven of [[Bandit]]s, only to reemerge in the game's final hours. Baby Wario is last seen in the ending, arguing with [[Baby Bowser]] over a barge full of [[coin]]s. It is uncertain if he ever returned to his parents.

In the battle, Wario first stomps the ground, causing the {{id|crystal ball|obstacle}}s moving across the ceiling above to fall.<ref>{{cite|author=[[User:VideoGamePhenomHD|VideoGamePhenom]]|date=September 15, 2019|url=youtu.be/1F91zHo8wB4?feature=shared&t=126|title=''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins'' - Wario's Castle|publisher=YouTube|language=en}}</ref> In the next room, Wario uses a [[Carrot]] to become [[Bunny Mario|Bunny Wario]],<ref>{{cite|timestamp=02:28|url=youtu.be/1F91zHo8wB4?feature=shared&t=148|title=''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins'' - Wario's Castle|publisher=YouTube}}</ref> giving him the ability to flutter across the screen before slamming the ground. In the last room, Wario becomes [[Fire Mario|Fiery Wario]],<ref>{{cite|timestamp=02:47|url=youtu.be/1F91zHo8wB4?feature=shared&t=167|title=''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins'' - Wario's Castle|publisher=YouTube}}</ref> who leaps across the screen and shoots fireballs upon landing. When Wario is defeated, he [[Tiny Wario|shrinks down]] and throws off one of his shoes at Mario before running off the castle's balcony, crying. Mario's castle returns to normal.<ref>{{cite|author=VideoGamePhenom|timestamp=0:07|url=youtu.be/Jpj45jWt4pI?feature=shared&t=7|title=''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins'' - Credits|date=September 15, 2019|publisher=YouTube|language=en}}</ref>

In gameplay, Wario has low speed and agility, but he is the strongest character.<ref>{{cite|quote=Though he’s lacking in the speed and agility departments (not to mention intelligence), when you need a little muscle, Wario’s your man!|title=''Super Mario 64 DS'' instruction booklet|page=21}}</ref> Wario's unique move, '''Wario Whack''',<ref name="wariowhack">{{cite|quote=Use this powerful move to break things the other characters can’t.|title=''Super Mario 64 DS'' instruction booklet|page=21}}</ref> allows him to destroy certain objects that other characters cannot,<ref name="wariowhack"/> such as [[Block (Super Mario 64)|Black Bricks]].<ref>{{cite|quote=He's also the only one who can destroy Black Bricks.|date=May 17, 2024|author=JustJasen|url=youtu.be/dyhenMae2a0?feature=shared&t=459|title=Did the changes in Mario 64 DS make the game better?|publisher=YouTube|language=en|timestamp=07:39}}</ref> Wario's [[Power Flower (Super Mario 64 DS)|Power Flower]] ability is [[Metal Mario|Metal Power]],<ref name="page21">{{cite|title=''Super Mario 64 DS'' instruction booklet|page=21}}</ref> which replaces the Metal Mario form from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.<ref>{{cite|quote=The big deal is that the hat powers that were in the original have been divvyed up between the characters (ex. Metal Mario, a heavier character, is a Wario power) and there are all-new stars to earn.|author=IGN Staff|date=November 25, 2004|url=www.ign.com/articles/2004/11/25/super-mario-64-face-off|title=''Super Mario 64'' Face-Off|publisher=IGN|language=en}}</ref> Exclusively in VS. Mode, Wario can use the '''Swing and Fling''',<ref name="page21"/> which has him lift stunned opponents, spin them around, and throw them.

In ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', Wario is one of several costumes available for the [[Mystery Mushroom]] in the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' style. He wears his outfit from the [[WarioWare (series)|''WarioWare'']] series. He can be unlocked by scanning a Wario [[amiibo]], or randomly from completing the Super Mario Challenge on any difficulty. If the player taps the "M" of "MARIO" on the title screen, it flips to an upsidedown yellow "W," and a stock voice clip of Wario plays.<ref>{{cite|timestamp=0:09|url=youtu.be/E7GKxTjeqkM?feature=shared&t=9|title=''Super Mario Maker'' - 11 Title Screen Secrets (Easter Eggs)|author=GameXplain|date=August 18, 2015|publisher=YouTube|language=en}}</ref> If the title course is in the ''Super Mario Bros.'' style, the "W" will shoot out the Wario Mystery Mushroom costume.

Wario's outfit and [[Wario Cap|hat]] can be purchased at any [[Crazy Cap]] store in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', but the character does not appear himself. One of the methods to obtain either item involves scanning a Wario [[amiibo]]. Both outfits make note of Wario's bad hygiene.<ref>{{cite|author=[[Wario Cap]] description|quote=A cap bearing a distinctive W. It doesn't fit well and kind of chafes.|title=''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''|date=2017|publisher=Nintendo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Wario Outfit description|quote=The kind of outfit you want to wash at least once before you wear it.|title=''Super Mario Odyssey''|publisher=Nintendo|language=en|date=2017}}</ref>

The story of ''[[Mario vs. Wario]]'' begins with Wario sends Mario a letter, claiming that he wants to invite Mario to a party as a reunion since their childhood. However, Wario has actually prepared a trap for Mario, wanting to get revenge on him for Mario constantly "bullying" Wario in their youth; Wario especially hated playing cowboys with Mario, as he was always the rustler who was captured by "Sheriff Mario" and locked away.

Wario is a recurring character in ''[[Super Mario-kun]]''. He first appears at the end of [[Super Mario-kun Volume 6|volume 6]] as he reveals that he has conquered [[Mario Land (Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins)|Mario Land]], which begins the manga's story arc based on ''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins''. Similarly, [[Super Mario-kun Volume 8|volume 8]] begins the ''Mario & Wario'' arc, which features Wario as the villain who throws buckets onto Princess Peach's and Mario's heads. In [[Super Mario-kun Volume 10|volume 10]], Wario is captured by the [[Black Sugar Gang|Black Sugar Pirates]] at the beginning of the ''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3'' arc. After being freed by Mario and Yoshi, Wario decides to join them on their journey across [[Kitchen Island]] to stop the Black Sugar Pirates, while he simultaneously seeks to steal the giant golden statue of Peach that the pirates possess. In [[Super Mario-kun Volume 11|volume 11]], Wario takes over the [[Wario's Woods (location)|Peaceful Woods]], starting the ''Wario's Woods'' arc.

Wario drops a [[bucket]] on Mario's head while he, [[Princess Peach]], and Yoshi are separated in a [[Yōsei no Mori|mythical forest]], making them lost and unable to find [[Luigi]]. [[Wanda]] guides the wandering hero to Luigi, who takes off the headgear for them. Throughout the game, Wario continues to drop various objects on the heroes' heads.

Following his defeat to Mario in {{a|SML2}}, Wario does not give up on his aspiration to one day have a castle of his own. Instead, his defeat leaves him yearning for a castle harder than ever,<ref>{{cite|date=1994|language=en|publisher=Nintendo of America|title=''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3'' instruction booklet|page=3|quote=Remember Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins? Wario tried to take over Mario's castle, but he didn't have much luck. Wario, being the persistent guy he is, has not given up. Now, he wants a castle more than ever before.}}</ref> leading him to start an entirely new career as a treasure hunter.

In the events leading up to {{a|WLSML3|l}}, Wario learns that the [[Black Sugar Gang|Brown Sugar Pirates]] led by the fearsome [[Captain Syrup]], operating out of [[Kitchen Island]], stole a massive golden statue of [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]].<ref name="wl manual">{{cite|title=''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3'' instruction booklet|page=3|date=1994|publisher=Nintendo of America|quote=One day, Wario while practicing being mean thinks to himself, "Rumor has it that the pirates of Kitchen Island have stolen the giant golden statue of Princess Toadstool. Mario is looking for it but, if I find it first, I could cash it in for a princess' ransom. With that cash and the pirates' other treasures and coins, I could buy a palace that is way bigger than Mario's pathetic excuse for a castle. Ga, ha, ha, ha...! What am I waiting for!?"|language=en-us}}</ref> With Mario already hunting for the statue, Wario sees an irresistible opportunity to show up his old rival: if he could find the statue before Mario, then Princess Toadstool's ransom combined with the plunder of the Brown Sugar Pirates would give him enough blackmail<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|author=Hamm & Rudolf GmbH, Frankfurt|title=''Super Game Boy'' Player's Guide|page=26|date=1994|publisher=Nintendo of America|quote=In Super Mario Land 2, Wario took over Mario’s castle only to be humiliated and kicked out in the end. Now, he has returned and he’s even more evil than before. This time, Wario is after the golden statuette of Princess Toadstool. The statue was stolen by pirates and buried somewhere on Kitchen Island many years, ago. Wario hopes to get the statue and some added treasures from the pirates so he can blackmail Mario and Princess Toadstool for their safe return. In exchange for the priceless treasures, he wants a fat reward, all in order to build his own dream home. Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 picks up where its predecessor left off—with nonstop, floor-to-ceiling jumping action. But now the tables have turned. You control a supercharged Wario with a new bag of tricks to throw at Mario.}}</ref> money to buy a castle even bigger and better than Mario's.<ref name="wl manual/> He has also trained himself since his defeat, learning new skills and even borrowing a few tricks from Mario's moves.<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|author=Hamm & Rudolf GmbH, Frankfurt|title=''Super Game Boy'' Player's Guide|page=27|date=1994|publisher=Nintendo of America|quote=Wario was hardly idle during his absence. After weeks of practice and study, he learned a pair of new skills and also stole a few more from Mario. He is now prepared for his mission on Kitchen Island.}}</ref> The most significant of Wario's new abilities is his signature [[Dash Attack|Body Slam]] attack, which lets him charge forward to defeat enemies or break [[block]]s. He can also collect [[Power Up Pot]]s to transform into [[Bull Wario]], [[Jet Wario]], or {{id|Dragon Wario|WLSML3}}, allowing him to perform special techniques. The Nintendo Character Manual used during the 1990s also refers to Wario swimming underwater as '''Bubbles Wario''', although this is not a separate transformation.<ref>{{cite|author=Wario Franchise Fan Blog|date=May 15, 2021|url=www.tumblr.com/wariofranchisefanblog/651225834020044800/several-wario-relevant-pages-from-the-official|title=Several Wario relevant pages from the official, internal, 1996 Nintendo character guide|publisher=Tumblr|accessdate=May 12, 2023}}</ref>

Wario takes a vacation to the [[Awazon river basin]] in {{a|VBWL|l}}, landing [[Bulldog|his plane]], next to the Aldegara Waterfall. Wario then spots some [[Mask Guy]]s entering the waterfall, and decides to follow them into a cavern behind the waterfall, where he discovers a large vault of treasure. Wario is about to steal it all, but the floor collapses underneath him, and he falls into a cave beneath the Awazon river basin. Wario vows to get his revenge on the creatures and steal their treasure.

After navigating the cavern and returning to the treasure vault, if Wario does not collect all ten treasures throughout the cavern, he is unable to open the vault, and sighs with disappointment. As Wario returns to the Aldegara Waterfall, he discovers that a family of {{id|beaver|VBWL}}s have destroyed Bulldog. Wario grabs one of the beavers in fury and prepares to assault it; however, the beaver offers to give Wario an alternate method of transportation, in exchange for all of the coins Wario collected during his adventure. Wario begrudgingly accepts the beaver's offer and takes what the beaver gives him, which ranges from two handheld fans to a remote-controlled rocket depending on how many coins Wario has collected throughout the game. Wario uses his new method of transport to escape the Awazon river basin.

In ''[[Wario Land 4]]'', after reading about a [[Golden Pyramid]] filled with treasure in the [[:File:WL4-Newspaper.png|newspaper]], Wario takes to the pyramid in his [[Wario Car]]. There, he stumbles upon a [[Kuro Neko|black cat]], who leads him into a chasm in the ground. Wario soon discovers that he is deep within the pyramid walls, and proceeds to steal its [[legendary treasure|treasures]] as he searches for a way out. The adventure culminates in Wario being able to challenge the ruler of the pyramid, [[Golden Diva]]. After defeating her, Wario discovers that the black cat was actually [[Princess Shokora]], the true goddess of the pyramid, whom the Golden Diva had cursed into a feline form. Her human appearance depends on how many [[treasure chest]]s have been collected; if he does not have enough riches, Wario's princess may turn out to be a child or a fat lady, something Wario is not pleased about; however, upon collecting vast amounts of treasure, the princess reveals herself to be a beautiful, ethereal maiden. After successfully raiding the pyramid and pilfering a tremendous load of treasure, Wario returns home and treats himself to an all-you-can-eat steak buffet, which ironically costs a mere ten dollars.

Wario is no longer immortal in this game; he instead uses {{id|heart|item}}s as health, and loses them upon taking damage from most enemies and hazards. However, interacting with certain level elements can still cause Wario to enter a [[Wario Land 4#Wario's reactions|reaction]], which can once again be used to his benefit to help him progress through the level.

Wario is also the villain of {{a|WWNES}}, also his only appearance in a {{a|FC|l}}/{{a|NES|l}} game. Wario wants to take over the [[Wario's Woods (location)|woods]] and sends an army to assist him, although his motives are never revealed. [[Toad]] battles Wario's creatures by stacking and matching creatures to destroy them, while being assisted by [[Birdo]] and the forest [[sprite]]s along the way. Wario constantly appears in the box in the corner of the screen, causing the [[Thwomp|ceiling]] to fall and sending more creatures in. In the cutscenes between levels, Wario calls Toad insulting nicknames and tells him that he has no chance of defeating him, which he does not so in the {{a|WWSNES|SNES verison}}. Wario fights Toad at the end, though not before sending out a [[Fake Wario|fake version of himself]] in the {{a|FC}}/NES version only. Wario is ultimately defeated by Toad, ending his control over the woods.

In the ending of the {{a|FC}}/NES version, Toad chases Wario out of the woods.<ref>{{cite|timestamp=0:13|url=youtu.be/Vd9JhireI4E?feature=shared&t=13|title=''Wario's Woods'' - NES - ending|date=October 17, 2018|publisher=YouTube|language=en}}</ref> In the SNES version, Wario crashes down from his [[Wario Castle]] upon being hit by a bomb thrown by Toad.<ref>{{cite|timestamp=6:11:30|url=youtu.be/Yfk2cgwz_yk?feature=shared&t=22290|title=Longplay of Wario's Woods|date=May 27, 2024|author=LongplayArchive|publisher=YouTube|language=en}}</ref>

Wario discovers the extra-dimensional portal to [[Bomberman]]'s homeworld in {{a|WBFB|l}} and loots [[Bomberland]], hoping to make quick money and earn himself minions. The fate of Bomberland ultimately depends on Wario and Bomberman fighting each other's [[Madbomber]]s. Wario is a playable character who controls Madbombers resembling Bomberman, and vice versa while playing as Bomberman.

Wario is a playable character in {{a|MKSC|l}}. Being heavy, he is able to ram most other drivers offcourse. This is the only mainstream ''Mario Kart'' title that features Wario where he does not receive a track bearing his likeness.

Wario is playable in {{a|MKDD|l}}. His default kart is the [[Wario Car]], his default partner is [[Waluigi]], and the [[Bob-omb]] is his special item. Wario is a heavy character, so he can only use [[kart]]s of that type. Wario's home course is a large, two-lap course titled [[Wario Colosseum]].

Wario is a playable character in {{a|MKAGP|l}}, {{a|MKAGP2|l}}, and {{a|MKAGPDX|l}}. In all appearances, Wario is a heavy character, rivaling the entire cast in weight and speed. Wario has several of his own tracks in the first two installments with the introduction of the Wario Cup. Wario's hometown of [[Diamond City]] appears as a racetrack in both installments, as well as a snow-themed version of the track named [[Snow Panic]]. Wario appears as a default character in the first two arcade games, but is unlockable in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''.

Wario is a playable character in {{a|MKDS|l}} and the third heaviest, surpassing [[Donkey Kong]] while coming behind [[Bowser]] and [[R.O.B.]] His personal karts are the [[Brute]], the [[Standard WR]], and the [[Dragonfly]]. A different iteration of [[DS Wario Stadium|Wario Stadium]] appears as Wario's personal course and bears an overall motocross theme like its {{a|MK64}} equivalent, including dirt roads and jumps over wide pits. ''Mario Kart DS'' is the first game where Wario wears his current short-sleeved shirt.

Wario is a playable character in {{a|MKW|l}}. He is large and has a small weight bonus and off-road bonus, as well as a strong mini-turbo bonus. The [[Wario Bike]] is one of the usable vehicles. Wario's titular course is [[Wii Wario's Gold Mine|Wario's Gold Mine]], which takes place at an area with railroads and gold-filled minecarts.

Wario is an unlockable playable character in {{a|MK7|l}}, unlike previous appearances. Wario has some of the highest speed and weight stats amongst the playable racers, due to being heavy, but at the expense of having mostly low stats otherwise. He is unlocked by winning the [[Flower Cup]] on 150cc.<ref>{{cite|url=youtu.be/M7MQ6ARVylw?feature=shared&t=780|timestamp=13:00|title=How to Unlock Wario in {{a|MK7}}|publisher=YouTube|author=Raphnin|date=January 5, 2021|language=en}}</ref> As a computer player, Wario is most likely to be seen driving on the [[Standard Kart]], the [[Egg 1]], and the [[Bumble V]]. His titular course is [[3DS Wario Shipyard|Wario Shipyard]], which takes inspiration from {{a|WLSML3|l}}, especially by playing an arrangement of the game's overworld theme and depicting [[Bull Wario]] holding a banner.

Wario returns as a heavyweight racer in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', where he is once again a character unlocked by default. In addition to his appearance, he yet again receives a new track called [[Mount Wario]], a single-lap race down a snowy mountain. {{classic link|DS|Wario Stadium}} returns as a retro course, albeit enhanced with anti-gravity features. {{classic link|Wii|Wario's Gold Mine}} reappears as a downloadable racetrack. This leaves ''Mario Kart 8'' with the most Wario-themed tracks in the history of the franchise. Much like in ''Mario Kart 7'', Wario is one of the heaviest racers in the game, rivaling Bowser, [[Morton|Morton Koopa Jr.]], [[Dry Bowser]], and the [[Mii|Large Mii]] in stats as a result; his weight also rivals that of [[Metal Mario]] and [[Pink Gold Peach]]. This means that Wario can potentially have the best possible speed and weight, but at the same time, have the worst possible acceleration, handling, and grip. His kart emblem is a purple "W" on a yellow background. Wario reappears in the [[Nintendo Switch]] port ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', now sharing stats with only Dry Bowser.

Wario was playable in every episode of ''[[Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle]]'' from the second one onward. He rides a yellow motorbike. There is a scene in which Mario bumps Wario off of the corner of the second place spot on the podium if he wins first prize.

Wario is featured in the Modern versions of certain {{a|G&W|l}} titles in every game of the [[Game & Watch Gallery (series)|''Game & Watch Gallery'' series]] from {{a|G&WG2|l}} onward. In {{a|G&WG2}}, Wario is the alternate playable character in ''{{id|Helmet|G&W}}'', where his goal is to avoid falling objects, while also being an unlockable playable character in ''[[Ball]]''. {{a|G&WG3|l}} and {{a|G&WG4|l}} include {{id|MB|G&W}}, where Wario drives the delivery truck. {{a|G&WG4}} also features Wario as playable in ''[[Fire Attack]]'', where he uses a hammer to defend a statue in his likeness from [[Bullet Bill]]s and [[Bob-omb]]s, and a non-playable character in ''[[Rain Shower]]'', appearing on the lower left swing as [[Mario]] protects him from [[Bowser]]'s water balloons.

Although Wario himself does not appear in {{a|SSB|l}}, one of Mario's {{iw|smashwiki|alternate costume}}s uses Wario's colors, remains the case for all later appearances until its omission in {{a|SSBU|l}}.

In {{a|SSBM|l}}, Wario is a collectible {{id|trophy|SSBSeries}}, obtainable by clearing {{iw|smashwiki|All-Star Mode|All-Star}} without any {{iw|smashwiki|continue}}s.

[[File:Mario-WarioRecolor-SSBBrawl.png|thumb|left|Screenshot from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', comparing Mario's alternate outfit to Wario.]]

Wario is a playable fighter in {{a|SSBB|l}} and is playable from the start. His standard costume design is his outfit that he is seen in during the ''WarioWare'' series. Unlike the other characters, Wario also has a full alternate costume in the form of his standard overalls; the player can only play as Wario in his ''WarioWare'' outfit in the Subspace Emissary, however. Wario's {{iw|smashwiki|series symbol}} is represented by his signature "W." Wario has animations comparable to stop-motion animation Wario has the Dash Attack as his {{iw|smashwiki|forward smash}} and the Wild Swing Ding as his forward throw. Wario is one of the heavier characters but still has an unusually high aerial speed and small size given his weight. Wario's standard special is {{id|Chomp|SSBSeries}}, in which he bites down on any opponents nearby and allows him to eat items. His {{iw|smashwiki|side special move}} is [[Wario Bike]], in which he rides on said vehicle. His {{iw|smashwiki|up special move}} is {{id|Corkscrew|SSBSeries}}, which launches him into the air in a spinning motion. Wario's {{iw|smashwiki|down special move}} is [[Wario Waft]], in which he farts to inflict damage, the amount being relative to how long he has charged the attack. His [[Final Smash]] is [[Wario-Man]], which transforms Wario and gives him increased attack power and speed.

[[File:WarioLuigiTrophy.png|thumb|left|Wario with his captured trophies in Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary]]

In [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]], Wario apparently joins the {{iw|smashwiki|Subspace Army}}; however, he is never seen with [[Bowser]], {{iw|smashwiki|Ganondorf (SSBB)|Ganondorf}} or the {{iw|smashwiki|Ancient Minister}}. The game's official website confirms that he is indeed working for the army, although he takes his orders for granted and does whatever he wants. Early in the game, he shoots the princess that [[Kirby]] was unable to save from [[Petey Piranha]] with his large [[Dark Cannon]]. Wario escapes from the explosion of the [[Subspace Bomb]], taking the trophy with him. Later, at {{iw|smashwiki|the Ruined Zoo}}, he attempts to shoot [[Ness]], but Ness dodges every shot. He then aims for [[Lucas]], and Ness jumps in front of him, taking the shot and becoming a trophy. Wario then grabs the trophy as Lucas runs away. Later, he is traveling with a [[Cargo]] with the two trophies he currently has. In the middle of the road, he finds a Luigi trophy which he decides to take. However, as soon as he touches it, [[Waddle Dee]]s come from everywhere and attack him. They take the Luigi trophy from him, and [[King Dedede]] steals [[Wario's Cargo]], revealing that Dedede had planned this out to distract Wario. Later, Wario fights the [[Pokémon Trainer]] and Lucas in a desert. However, this time, Lucas beats Wario and turns him into a trophy, which the two leave lying on the ground. After [[Galleom]]'s Subspace Bomb explodes, the explosion sucks the Wario trophy inside. Wario is later found in [[Subspace (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Subspace]], where he is turned back to life by Kirby. He finds King Dedede and starts threatening vengeance, but Luigi and Ness rush to Dedede's aid, and Wario becomes shocked at his former captives defending who he perceived to be an enemy of theirs. Wario learns that {{iw|smashwiki|Tabuu}} is the real leader of the Subspace Army, and decides to join in the final battle against Tabuu.

Wario is an unlockable fighter in both {{a|SSB3DS|l}} and {{a|SSBWU|l}}. The unlock match against him can be initiated by either clearing {{iw|smashwiki|100-Man Smash}} or by playing 30 or 20 matches in the {{a|3DS|l}} and {{a|WU|l}} versions, respectively. Wario has to be defeated in a single-{{iw|smashwiki|stock}} match on the {{id|WarioWare, Inc.|stage}} stage in the {{a|3DS}} version or the {{id|Gamer|stage}} stage in the {{a|WU}} version. Wario has eight {{iw|smashwiki|alternate costume}}s, half of them being his {{a|WW}} and regular outfits, each. Wario's forward smash is now a backhanded punch instead of the Dash Attack, and his {{iw|smashwiki|up smash}} is now a headbutt. Wario's forward and back throws have switched, making the Wild Swing Ding his back throw.  

Wario is depicted within Luigi's [[Final Smash]] trophy in {{a|SSBWU}}.

[[File:SSBU Wario Bike.jpg|thumb|Wario riding the Wario Bike in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]

Wario returns as a playable fighter in {{a|SSBU|l}}, retaining both his {{a|WW}} and {{a|WL}} appearances. A few of his normal attacks have changed, and his [[Dash Attack]] has become his main attack instead of a dive. Wario's {{iw|smashwiki|forward tilt}} is a backhand slap, not a punch like previous appearances. Wario's Final Smash still involves becoming Wario-Man, but the action had been changed to Wario dashing into his opponents, trapping them as he unleashes several punches and lastly a Wario Waft attack. Wario's victory theme has been sped up, like several other characters.

Wario benefits from universal changes: his mobility is faster, his {{iw|smashwiki|short hop}} timing is reduced, his {{iw|smashwiki|aerial attack}} have less landing lag, his {{iw|smashwiki|recovery}} is extended by the reintroduction of directional {{iw|smashwiki|air dodge}}s, and his offensive play is increased by the ability to use any ground attack out of a run and any aerial attack on ladders. Wario's forward tilt deals consistent damage, and his {{iw|smashwiki|up tilt}} and {{iw|smashwiki|down throw}} do less damage. Wario's dash attack, forward and up smashes, and {{iw|smashwiki|up throw}} all inflict more {{iw|smashwiki|damage}} than before.  

Wario's {{iw|smashwiki|Classic Mode (SSBU)|Classic Mode}} route has him fight heavyweight opponents. Wario's Classic Mode route's name, I'm-a Gonna Win!, references his signature quote from {{a|MK64}}.

Wario is an unlockable character in the {{a|N64|l}} version of {{id|MG|N64}}. He can be unlocked through "Get Character" in single-player modes. Wario's shot range is 250m, and his three other color palettes are blue, white, and cyan. Wario is present in the {{a|MGGBC|{{a|GBC}} version}} to a lesser extent, being exclusive to Exhibition Mode. Wario's shoes are pink in his models, which is inconsistent with his official artwork for this game and other games.

Wario and Waluigi are first seen in the opening cutscene of ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''. The two characters are spying on Mario's quartet before challenging [[Yoshi]] and Koopa to a freestyle golf exhibition. At one point, Wario makes a shot to bail himself out of the bunker zone. Wario's next shot travels through the woods but returns because of Bowser, who angrily chases Wario and Waluigi from receiving a black eye involuntarily. Wario and Waluigi escape in a [[Warp Pipe]] before Bowser confronts them with a [[Bob-omb]]. Wario and Waluigi are hit by a ball from Mario, then Bowser mishandles the Bob-omb, which explodes on all three of them.

In gameplay, Wario is a default character with a drive distance of 210 yards and a star drive distance of 265 yards.

Wario is an unlockable character in only Quick Play in ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]''. He retains the same stats as before. Wario is unlocked by earning 54 Best Badges in ''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour'' and transferring the data over to ''Mario Golf: Advance Tour'', a method that is not possible in the [[Virtual Console]] port, making him unavailable in that version.

Wario is seen eating burgers in the Royal Room of the Castle Club in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''. When interacted with, Wario tells the player's [[Mii]] that he was only there for the food. Wario's golf clubs and ball are usable by Miis, as well as his costume after collecting every [[Star Coin]] in the [[Seaside Course]].

[[File:MGSR - Wario artwork.png|thumb|Wario in his golfing outfit in ''Mario Golf: Super Rush'']]

Wario is a playable character of the All-Around type in {{a|MGSR|l}}. He wears a unique golfing outfit. Wario has Lightning Blast for a {{id|Special Shot|MGSR}} and the Jet-Pack Dash as his [[Special Dash]].

Artwork of Wario driving his [[Pipe Frame|kart]] from {{a|MK64}} is one of the stamps featured in ''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]''.

[[File:Wario64tennis.png|thumb|left|120px|Wario in ''Mario Tennis'']]

[[File:Wario and Waluigi MPT intro.png|thumb|Wario and Waluigi posing in front of Bowser]]

Wario is first seen with Waluigi during the opening cinematic in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', which is centered around them. It opens with Wario and Waluigi losing to Mario and Luigi in a tennis match. Wario and Waluigi later notice from a tournament board that they have been eliminated and vandalize Mario and Luigi's portraits out of spite. The two are noticed by a group of [[police]], whom they try to outrun. Wario and Waluigi end up in Bowser's workout room inadvertently and are trained by Bowser. Wario and Waluigi hijack the final match of the tournament, though they are booed and and decide to throw [[Bob-omb]]s at the Mario Bros. as revenge. Wario and Waluigi are assisted by Bowser, who throws Bob-ombs from his balloon, but Mario and other tennis players deflect the Bob-ombs. Bowser's balloon crashes into the ground near Wario and Waluigi at force, and the Bob-ombs within create a gigantic explosion, causing Wario, Waluigi, and Bowser to faint. In the blooper reel, Wario receives a call from [[List of implied characters#Wario's mother|his mother]], and his ringtone is the "[[Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.)|Ground Theme]]" from {{a|SMB|l}}.

In gameplay, Wario is a power character, giving him strong serving and hitting power but not to the extent of Bowser's and [[Donkey Kong]]'s, also having less reach than them. Wario can still run faster and has better control over the ball. Wario has a longer lunge in which he tumbles or performs a cartwheel. Wario's offensive power shot is the [[Thunder Cast Shot]] and his defensive power shot is [[Ultra-Hand Return]]. For his [[taunt]], Wario shakes his rear end while saying "Come on" three times. This is the last appearance where Wario wears a long-sleeved shirt.

Wario is playable in ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'', being mostly unchanged from his previous appearance. Wario has tennis gear designed after him that Mii can use, as well as a costume that is unlocked by collecting 800 coins in [[Super Mario Tennis]] Level 1-4. Wario has his own themed court, [[Wario Dunes]].

Wario is playable in ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]''. He wears a unique tennis outfit. Wario is also an antagonist in the Adventure Mode, where he and Waluigi hear about a legendary tennis racket named [[Lucien]] and opt to steal it for themselves. However, it possesses them, along with Luigi, forcing Mario to search for the five [[Power Stone]]s to stop Lucien. Mario finds three, while Wario and Waluigi find two, so they challenge Mario, Peach, and Daisy to [[Lucien Cup Finals|a tournament]] for ownership of the Power Stones. Wario and Waluigi face Peach and Daisy in a doubles match, in which they are defeated, while the possessed Luigi is defeated by Mario. Lucien and the Power Stones are then stolen by Bowser, who uses them to become [[Bowcien]]. After Mario defeats Bowser and breaks Lucien, Wario and Waluigi are returned to normal. They express disappointment at Lucien's destruction, believing that such a powerful racket could have made them the best tennis players in the world, causing Daisy to scold them of how that was what started the commotion in the first place.

Wario and [[Dr. Mario]] are the two playable characters in ''[[Dr. Mario 64]]'', but each of them have a different storyline. For his storyline, Wario witnesses Dr. Mario using the [[Capsule#Dr. Mario 64|Megavitamin]]s to cure [[Octo]], which motivates him to steal them to profit during the flu season. When Wario approaches Dr. Mario's hut, he notices [[Mad Scienstein]] stealing the Megavitamins, chasing him because he wanted them for himself. Dr. Mario notices Wario after finding out that his Megavitamins are gone, causing him to think that Wario is responsible. After Dr. Mario battles Wario and finds out that he did not steal the Megavitamins, both of them notice Mad Scienstein getting away with the medicine, leading them to chase him while meeting characters from ''Wario Land 3'' along their way. In Dr. Mario's storyline, Wario is his first opponent, and one of his seventh opponents in Normal difficulty or greater.

In ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'', Wario is a playable doctor under the alias '''Dr. Wario''', which coincidentally is the same name as the [[Dr. Wario]] minigame in ''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!'' In stage mode, Dr. Wario's skill is represented by him opening a treasure chest containing diamonds and [[capsule]]s labeled with his W emblem, where it increases the number of capsules by three in normal stages or increases the timer by six seconds in challenge stages after activating it. In versus mode, Dr. Wario's skill is to temporarily lock the opponent's attack meter, preventing it from filling it up, making it so that they can only normally attack by eliminating all [[virus]]es in their play area while this effect is active. The effect lasts longer at higher levels, starting from three seconds at level 1, followed by five, seven and nine seconds for levels 2 to 4 respectively. Level 5's duration is the same effect as level 4, but the skill meter charges faster instead.

After Wario tries to shoot a mouse who stole his strawberry with a bow and arrow, he gets the idea for his first minigame, [[Arrow]]. Later, while riding his [[Wario Bike|bike]] around [[Diamond City]], he sees a pirate costume for sale and dons it to assume the alter ego of [[Captain Wario (Game & Wario)|Captain Wario]], who is featured in the minigame [[Pirates (minigame)|Pirates]]. After this, while declaring Pirates to be a success due to him designing it, he is blown away by an energy ball from the game's fans, who mistake him as the villain. Wario crash-lands in [[Club Sugar]], where he decides to go [[Bowling|bowling]] with the rest of the WarioWare, Inc. employees.

In ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'', Wario steals a golden [[Pot of Luxeville|pot]] from [[Luxeville]], but he has also run out of money and is looking for a way to make some quickly. After seeing the success of ''[[Super Pyoro]]'', Wario comes up withthe [[Wario Bowl]], a tournament of microgames. Entrants pay ten thousand coins each and only the person who completes every stage, including defeating Wario for the last stage, can win ten million coins. Wario calls his friends to make games for the tournament and, minus a misdial to the [[octoblazooka]], they all accept. Wario heads to [[Diamond City Stadium]] to run the tournament along with the [[Alien Bunny|Alien Bunnies]]. At the opening, [[Lulu]] announces she plans to confront Wario, but Wario brushes this off completely. The [[Mii|player]] is one of the competitors of the Wario Bowl.

 

Wario hosts the first stage for the Mash League, Twist League, and Touch League. These stages are dubbed "Wario's Mash warm-up",  "Wario's Twist warm-up", and  "Wario's Touch warm-up". They contain Wario's microgames, all of the Intro Games genre. As such, they are easier than other microgames as they serve to introduce the controls. Wario himself thinks they are so easy that beating his stages is not a real accomplishment. As always, Wario has a key role in all of his microgames. The intros for each stage have Wario explain the controls, and their epilogues point the player to the next stage of the relevant league. The epilogue is different for the first of the three warm-ups the player completes, as Wario also introduces the player to how the Wario Bowl also involves playing the microgames of Wario's friends.

 

For the intermissions of Wario's stages, Wario sits in his chair on top of a jumbotron. The colors of stage and speakers depend on the league: Yellow for Mash League, Blue for Twist League, and Pink for Touch League. Microgames occur on the jumbotron's screen. Wario cheers on successes and falls over on failures.

 

As the player completes stages, Wario appears in several intermission scenes, taking place in the stadium. The first has him bathe in the collected coins from the entrance fees. The second has him wake up from a nap only to learn that competitors have completed eight of the stages. This angers him so much that he resorts to napping again. The last occurs only after completing every stage of the Mash, Twist, and Touch Leagues. Wario announces the existence of the final Ultra League by bungee jumping at Diamond City Stadium.

 

After the player beats the first two stages of the Ultra League, the player can reach the final stage to confront Wario. However, this is not Wario's stage. Rather, it is [[Wario Deluxe]]'s stage. In it, when the player meets Wario, he reveals that he claimed the prize money for himself. With the help of an Alien Bunny, he wears the Pot of Luxville on his head as a crown. This causes dark clouds to form all across Diamond City as Wario turns into Wario Deluxe. He challenges the player in this form. Lulu helps the player defeat Wario Deluxe, thus completing the final stage and winning the Wario Bowl.

After completing Wario Deluxe's stage, Lulu uses her [[Hydrocannon LX]] to spray the pot off of Wario Deluxe's head, turning him back into Wario. Lulu explains that the Pot of Luxville is a {{wp|chamber pot}} for the city, which prompts him to laugh and let Lulu take the pot. Afterward, Wario tells everyone to leave, declaring the ''WarioWare Gold'' game to be over. His friends arrive at the stadium at this point, wanting their share of the Wario Bowl money. Wario desperately claims the money for himself and tries to run off, but trips and drops the suitcase. [[Young Cricket]] leaps over to restrain him, and everyone else gets access to the suitcase. They find that there is little money left, with Wario blurting out that part of the cash was used to buy the balloons that Wario Deluxe used. Wario's friends then split the remaining money evenly between themselves, Wario, and the player, much to Wario's chagrin.

Wario hosts the Challenge mode [[WarioWare Gold#WarioWatch|WarioWatch]], which reimplements the WarioWatch and WarioWatch II microgame sets from ''WarioWare: Touched!''. As before, the mode has the player under a single long time limit for all the microgames, with the means of regaining time being to successfully clear microgames. It takes place at a track and field stadium in the day. The Close Shave mode reduces the starting time heavily, and takes place at sunset. WarioWatch can be played in all three of the game's inputs, as well as Ultra to play with all the microgames.

Wario narrates the North American digital instruction manual for ''WarioWare Gold''. Only certain areas, usually related to hardware features like saving data, sending play data to Nintendo, and motion control warnings, use more standard manual wording.

[[File:Wario Throne WarioWorld.png|thumb|Wario in ''Wario World'']]

Wario is starring character of {{a|WWorld|l}}. Wario steals a large [[Black Jewel]], which is a living, evil creature. All of Wario's treasures are transformed by it into monsters, and Wario is kicked out of his castle. Wario travels through worlds, collects treasure, and defeats enemies along the way, while being assisted by small forest pixies named [[Spriteling]]s.

The instruction manual shows several claims about Wario's personal anatomy:<ref>{{cite|title=''Wario World'' instruction booklet|page=31-32|date=2003|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en}}</ref>

*His teeth apparently have no cavities, as he claims to eat the bacteria that cause them. This is contradicted in {{a|WWTouched|l}}, in which he suffers from a series of debilitating cavities.

Additionally, an icon of Wario can be found in [[Treasure Square]]. It is used to represent a demo of ''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!'' consisting of [[Crazy Cars]], [[Saving Face (WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!)|Saving Face]], [[Wario Whirled]], [[Repellion]], [[Dodge Balls]], [[The Maze That Pays]] and {{id|Mug Shot|WWIMM}}.

Wario's facial features are displayed on a poster in {{id|Yoshi Theater|M&LSS}} with the text "Wario" in {{a|M&LSS|l}}.<ref>{{cite|url=youtu.be/TufefsJtjjc?feature=shared&t=1281|timestamp=21:21|title=''Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga'' walkthrough (GBA) #21 - Yoshi Theater|author=Retro_games428|date=March 14, 2022|publisher=YouTube|language=en}}</ref> The cameo is not retained for the {{a|M&LSS+BM|remake}}.

Wario is one of the characters who was [[List of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga pre-release and unused content|meant]] to appear at the [[Starbeans Cafe]],<ref>{{cite|url=tcrf.net/Mario_%26_Luigi:_Superstar_Saga/Unused_Cameos#Wario|title={{a|M&LSS}}/Unused Cameos|publisher=The Cutting Room Floor|language=en}}</ref> where he would have tried one of the drinks prepared by Mario and Luigi and reward them with the item Wario's Gold. Cameos from Wario and other [[Nintendo]] characters were scrapped in favor of {{a|EGadd|l}}, and Wario's Gold became the [[Greed Wallet]].

Wario cameos in the first two games of the {{a|DKONGASERIES|l}} series: {{a|DKonga}}, as one of the Slots panels for if the player misses a special note, and {{a|DKonga2|l}}, as one of the collectible badges.

In ''[[Densetsu no Starfy 3]]'', Wario appears throughout stage 8, {{iw|starfywiki|Undersea Ruins|Kaitei Iseki}}, after getting warped there via a large portal. In each level, Wario is affected by one of his three more common status effects - [[Puffy Wario]], [[Flaming Wario]], and [[Bubble Wario]], all of which Wario uses to help [[starfywiki:Starfy|Starfy]] complete the level. Throughout the stage, Wario assists Starfy with completing the levels, providing four different treasures: a [[Wario Cap]], a Wario nose/mustache set, a {{a|GBA}} with ''WarioWare, Inc.'', and a pile of gold. After being shown [[Ground Pound]]ing, Wario teaches Starfy how to use the {{iw|starfywiki|Shooting Star}} ability.  

Wario's role is relatively similar to {{a|WL4}}. His goal is to find a {{id|switch|WL4}} before escaping the area and four gems to enter the boss room and battle {{iw|starfywiki|Gachatakkoru}}. At the end of the first level, Wario defeats {{iw|starfywiki|Starly|Stapy}} and {{iw|starfywiki|Moe|Kyorosuke}} with his [[Dash Attack]], and accompanies Starfy until the middle of Stage 8-4. When Stapy and Kyorosuke reunite with Wario, {{iw|starfywiki|Kyorozou}} confiscates Wario's four gems and can retrieve them by throwing Starfy at Kyorozou. Wario is kicked out upon entering the battle, though Starfy defeats Gachatakkoru.

Wario plays a similar role during his appearance in one chapter from the ''{{iw|starfywiki|The Legendary Starfy (series)|Densetsu no Starfy}}'' manga, "[[Wario to Saikyō Tag da Fii!]]".

==''Super Mario Stadium'' series==

Wario is first seen in the opening cinematic of ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''. Wario is seen at his palace, receiving a flyer that depicts Bowser with a description "Challenger Wanted". He is seen during an exhibition match against Donkey Kong's team, where Wario throws a pitch which Diddy Kong is seen bunting at, which results in a fair ball. Wario punches the turf out of frustration afterwards. Wario then has an exhibition match against Mario at Mario Stadium, where Wario hits a home run against Mario. Wario is congratulated by Waluigi, but Donkey Kong lands a punch so hard that it buries Wario. During the climax of the cinematic, Wario allows a walk-off home run by Mario and carelessly looks away. He is last seen during the cutscene shows after completing Challenge Mode on Special Cup when he and Waluigi arrive at the baseball field, presumably in league with Bowser.

Wario is both a playable character and a team captain in gameplay. He is good at batting whilst most of his other stats are low. His [[Star Skill]] is [[Phony Ball]], and he even has a home field titled the [[Wario Palace]]. If Phony Ball is used while pitching, Wario throws two cloves of garlic that are partly transparent, one of which disappears upon passing the batter, but while batting, Wario hits the baseball along with a clove of garlic.

[[File:Wario MSS artwork.jpg|thumb|Wario in ''Mario Super Sluggers'']]

Though Wario reprises his role as a team captain and playable character in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', his Star Skills are different. For his star pitch, Wario instead throws two small baseballs that travel slowly, one of which is fake and disappears upon passing the home plate. Wario's star swing is titled [[Phony Swing]], which similarly utilizes a baseball with a different object, which is a [[Bob-omb]] instead.

In the final cutscene, Wario and Waluigi rig a cannon with a [[Bullet Bill]] at the [[Bob-omb Derby]] occurring at {{id|Mario Stadium|baseball stadium}} during the night. The Bullet Bill fires toward Mario prematurely, but Wario and Waluigi later blast off when Bowser hits the Bullet Bill back at them.

Wario is a playable character in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]''. His character type is Powerful, and his stage court is the {{id|Wario Factory|MH3O3}}. Wario's [[Special Shot (Mario Hoops 3-on-3 and Mario Sports Mix)|Special Shot]] is the [[Move-It Dunk]], which can be performed if the player taps the letter "W" twice.

Wario is the starring character of ''[[Wario: Master of Disguise]]''. The game opens with Wario watching a TV show called ''[[The Silver Zephyr]]'', which is about the famous thief [[Count Cannoli]]. Wario becomes jealous of the Count's skills, and comes up with what he claims to be a "brilliant idea"; he then invents the [[Telmet]] to teleport himself into the television show.

In ''[[Nintendo Badge Arcade]]'', Wario appears in several badge sets, including the Mario & Friends set and the sets for ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' [[amiibo]], and the ''[[WarioWare (series)|WarioWare]]'' series. He also appears in the ''WarioWare'' set of badges that parodies ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask}}'', where he appears as the {{iw|zeldawiki|Moon (Object)|Moon}}.

Although Wario does not appear in his normal form in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'', his alternate forms from the ''WarioWare'' series can be seen in the challenge set "Wario... Where? 2: The Sequel", which is the final challenge set in [[rhythmheaven:Challenge Land|Challenge Land]]. In the version of {{iw|rhythmheaven|Freeze Frame}} found in the set, [[Tiny Wario]]s replace the racecars from the original version, and in the set's version of {{iw|rhythmheaven|Ringside}}, the {{iw|rhythmheaven|Reporter & Wrestler|Wrestler}} is dressed like [[Wario-Man]].

In the [[Minecraft#Super Mario Mash-Up Pack|Super Mario Mash-Up Pack]] in ''[[Minecraft]]'', Wario appears as a playable skin.

Wario is a playable captain-type character ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]''. He is a Power type character in most sports, giving his shots more power and speed, as well as increased stamina in horse racing. Wario's default drive in golf is 214 yards, and his shots travel very low in a fade trajectory.

Wario does not physically appear in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', though there is a [[Rabbid]] character based on him, [[Bwario]], alongside another Rabbid dressed as [[Waluigi]] called [[Bwaluigi]]. He also makes a cameo as a toy in the [[Genius Girl]]'s room behind the stack of books to the left of her monitors in the opening cutscene.

In ''{{iw|nwiki|Pilotwings 64}}'', the Little States level allows the player to explore an island with a monument based on Mount Rushmore. However, in place of [[George Washington]]'s appearance on the monument is Mario's face, which changes into Wario's when shot or crashed into. If shot again, the face changes back into Mario's.

|Playable skin in the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack

|Playable skin in the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack

|Playable skin in the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack

|Playable skin in the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack