Editing Mario Superstar Baseball

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|developer=[[Namco Bandai Holdings|Namco]]<br> [[Nintendo SPD Group No.4]]

|released={{releasedate|Japan|July 21, 2005|USA|August 29, 2005|Europe|November 11, 2005}}

|modes=1-4 Players

|genre=[[Mario Baseball (series)|Baseball]]

|ratings={{ratings|esrb=E|cero=a|pegi=3|acb=g}}

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|input={{input|gamecube=1}}

'''''Mario Superstar Baseball''''' is a ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' sport title for the [[Nintendo GameCube]], and is the first of two titles on which Mario and his friends play [[Mario Baseball (series)|baseball]]. The game features an addition of unique Power Shots, minigames, and special abilities characters can perform on the field. There is also a [[chemistry]] feature that displays good, neutral, and bad relationships between characters. It also featured a single-player mode where a selected captain wanders on a map and challenges other captains. This game also introduces a [[Toy Field]] where individual characters play on an interactive baseball field and get coins based on where the ball lands. Its sequel, ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'' was released for the [[Wii]] in 2008.

[[File:BattingControls.PNG|200px|thumb|Controls for batters and runners.]]

*{{button|gcn|L}}/{{button|gcn|R}}: Switch between positions and line-ups

*{{button|gcn|Stick}}/{{button|gcn|Pad}}: Reset batter to default position or aim the hit

====In-game controls (runner)====

*{{button|gcn|Stick}}: Choose a base when stealing a base

*{{button|gcn|Y}}: Steal a base/Advance a base

*{{button|gcn|X}}: Return to base/Dash

*{{button|gcn|Stick}} + {{button|gcn|B}}: Check a runner

*{{button|gcn|Stick}}/{{button|gcn|Pad}}: Move

*{{button|gcn|Stick}} + {{button|gcn|A}}: Choose a base and throw

*{{button|gcn|A}}: Jump

*{{button|gcn|A}}: Use unique talent (if any)

[[File:ExhibitionModeMSB.PNG|200px|thumb|left|Selecting characters for Exhibition Mode.]]

[[File:ChallengeMSB.PNG|200px|thumb|Wario in '''Challenge Mode'''.]]

Challenge mode (the main game mode of ''Mario Superstar Baseball'') is a game mode where one player selects one of five Team Captains (Mario, Peach, Donkey Kong, Wario, and Yoshi) and plays with a pre-made team. The player wanders a map of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] and can play minigames to earn [[coins]] and spend at a [[Shop]], where power-ups can be bought. The player's objective is to beat the other four captains in a game of baseball, on their own course. In order to get the others, the player should see the scout flags for the match. Scout flags are earned by completing scout missions, such as getting a hit, or scoring a run. If the scout mission is not completed, you will not earn the scout flag(s). There are scout flags next to the characters' faces. These flags serve as a purpose for recruiting other characters to the player's team. Each character has a set number of Scout Flags (up to five flags), with team captains requiring more Scout Flags (3 on the Mushroom level, 4 on the Flower level and Star level, and 5 on the Special level) and sub-captains  and characters of race (excluding the characters with color changes) needing the median number (2 on Mushroom and on Flower, 3 on Star, and 4 on Special) and minor characters needing the least (1 on Mushroom, 2 on Flower and Star, and 3 on Special).  

The only exception is Donkey Kong's team, with all his teammates needing only one scout flag on the mushroom level. Bowser's team cannot be recruited due to no scout flags; the only way to do so is when Bowser is selected as a challenge mode captain. When Bowser is chosen, the team players require the same number of flags as the captain when he is not chosen. Before the match, the opposing team's has the message "Round up Players" on their batting order screen. The order of the opposing team is random as well as the fielding position, with the exception of Bowser's team, whose batting order and fielding positions remain the same. Players from other teams can be recruited after clearing certain missions. When the player recruits the captain they are not able to recruit other characters on their team unless the player faces Bowser Jr.

After beating all four opponents, the path to Bowser's Castle opens, where the player is able to challenge Bowser's team. Once Bowser's team is defeated, Challenge Mode is cleared. Additionally, Bowser Jr. wanders the map. Coming in contact with him starts a short, one inning game where the player is put in various situations. If the player has had a captain join their team, they can unlock characters on their team from Bowser Jr. Sometimes, they are ahead by a point and must defend their position. Other times, they are behind and must make a comeback. Challenge Mode is the only way to unlock characters.

 

=====Mushroom Level=====

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=====Flower Level=====

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=====Star Level=====

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=====Special Level=====

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=====Strike 'Em Out!=====

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=====Get a Hit!=====

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In order for players to star characters, they must complete specific Star Missions for a character in Challenge Mode. These are optional, but Superstar characters have an increase in stats. The number of Star Missions vary depending on the character; generally, team captains have more Star Missions than team players. Characters have a star title: these change when characters achieve more missions. In addition, challenges are confined to specific difficulties: some challenges are exclusive to Mushroom difficulty while others can be obtained if players cleared it in Star difficulty.

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|-style="background:palegreen;"

! rowspan=4 |[[File:MarioSelectMSB.PNG]]

| rowspan=4 |"''Everyone's favorite hero. When Peach is in trouble, he always saves the day! A kart racer, tennis player, golf enthusiast, doctor...the list goes on and on, showing that he's a jack-of-all-trades. His trademark fireball will help him in his first foray into baseball.''"  

| Bat || 6/10

| Pitch || 6/10

| Field || 6/10

| Run || 5/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:LuigiSelectMSB.PNG]]

| rowspan=4 |"''The younger Mario bro. He's a better jumper than Mario but lacks good traction. Always in Mario's shadow, Luigi tends to be low-key but is always a dark horse in athletic contests. Despite perpetually finishing second, his excellent form and green Fireball make him a force.''"  

! rowspan=4 |[[Mario Sunshines]]

| Pitch || 6/10

| Field || 6/10

| Run || 6/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:DaisySelectMSB.PNG]]

| rowspan=4 |"''Sarasaland's princess. Mario rescued Daisy from the nasty villain Tatanga. While often compared to Peach, Daisy is both stronger and more tomboyish than her blonde counterpart. She uses a Flower Ball that scatters confusing petals.''"

! rowspan=4 |[[Peach Monarchs]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Flower Ball]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Quick Throw]]<br>[[Sliding Catch]]

| Pitch || 7/10

| Field || 5/10

| Run || 4/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:BirdoSelectMSB.PNG]]

| rowspan=4 |"''A dinosaur that spits eggs from her huge mouth. Birdo is very particular when it comes to fashion, though her reliance on the color pink is a bit limiting. Her bow and ring are her pride and joy. Birdo's mouth has massive suction that can even catch a ball by sucking it in.''"

! rowspan=4 |[[Weird Ball]]

| rowspan=4 |Right/Right

| Pitch || 4/10

| Field || 4/10  

| Run || 4/10

 

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|-style="background:palegoldenrod;"

! width=120px |Image

! |Name

! |Bio

! |Team

! |Special Ball

! |Running/Fielding

! |Bats/Throws

! colspan=2 |Stats

! rowspan=4 |[[File:PeachSelectMSB.PNG]]

| rowspan=4 |"''The Mushroom Kingdom's princess. Mario has come to her rescue every time she's been kidnapped...which has happened no less than 10 times! Some speculate that an all-Toad security force may be the problem... She joins the game with a Heart Ball as her weapon.''"

! rowspan=4 |[[Peach Monarchs]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Heart Ball]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Quick Throw]]<br>[[Super Catch]]

| Pitch || 8/10

| Field || 7/10

| Run || 5/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:WaluigiSelectMSB.PNG]]

| rowspan=4 |"''Luigi's eccentric rival. Waluigi is a hardworking player who has been training night and day to gain enough power to best Luigi. The eggplant that his Liar Ball delivers is said to have the power to make those who touch it lose their lunches.''"

! rowspan=4 |[[Wario Greats]]

| Bat || 4/10

| Pitch || 9/10

| Field || 4/10  

| Run || 4/10

 

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|-style="background:skyblue;"

! width=120px |Image

! |Name

! |Bio

! |Team

! |Special Ball

! |Running/Fielding

! |Bats/Throws

! colspan=2 |Stats

! rowspan=4 |[[File:YoshiSelectMSB.PNG|100px]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Yoshi]]

| rowspan=4 |"''A denizen of Yoshi's Island. Mario's dependable buddy always helps him out of jams. Yoshis use their tongues to eat anything and everything. It is said that Yoshis can turn anything they swallow into eggs. On the diamond Yoshi's fast legs and accurate tongue make him a great fielder.''"

| Pitch || 4/10

| Field || 6/10

| Run || 9/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:DiddySelectMSB.PNG]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Diddy Kong]]

| rowspan=4 |"''DK’s partner and buddy. Diddy’s trademark is his red baseball hat. While Donkey Kong boasts incredible power, Diddy’s forte is his nimbleness. Using his prehensile tail to great effect, Diddy Kong is a natural fielder who won’t ever boot routine balls.''"

! rowspan=4 |[[DK Kongs]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Super Catch]]<br>[[Clamber]]

| Pitch || 6/10

| Field || 7/10

| Run || 7/10

 

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|-style="background:lightcoral;"

! width=120px |Image

! |Name

! |Bio

! |Special Ball

! |Running/Fielding

! |Bats/Throws

! colspan=2 |Stats

! rowspan=4 |[[File:WarSelectMSB.PNG]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Wario]]

| rowspan=4 |"''According to Wario, he's both Mario's rival and a childhood friend (this is unconfirmed). He actually runs his own video-game company and has produced many hot sellers. Garlic is Wario's favorite food. It may lead to his incredible stamina, which makes him excellent at daring plays."

! rowspan=4 |[[Phony Ball]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Sliding Catch]]<br>[[Body Check]]

| Pitch || 3/10

| Field || 4/10

| Run || 3/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:DonkeySelectMSB.PNG]]

| rowspan=4 |"''A gorilla known for raw power, DK lives a carefree jungle life... unless someone messes with his bananas, in which case he just loses it. His ancestor, the original Donkey Kong, wore no necktie. His talents lead in beating on primate foes and kart-racing. Fear his Banana Ball!''"

! rowspan=4 |[[Clamber]]<br>[[Laser Beam]]

| rowspan=4 |Left/Right

| Pitch || 7/10

| Field || 4/10  

| Run || 4/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:BowserSelectMSB.PNG]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Bowser]]

| rowspan=4 |"''Mario's arch rival and the king of the Koopa Clan. He's challenged Mario and his friends to battles countless times, but his ambitions tend to get crushed every time. His lethal Killer Ball is powerful enough to drag anyone who catches it across the field!''"

! rowspan=4 |[[Killer Ball]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Body Check]]<br>[[Laser Beam]]

| rowspan=4 |Left/Right

| Pitch || 9/10

| Field || 1/10

| Run || 1/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:JrSelectMSB.PNG]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Bowser Jr.]]

| rowspan=4 |"''Bowser's exuberant son. Bowser lied to him and convinced Jr. that Peach was his mom, resulting in a chaotic adventure for Mario and company. Bowser thinks the Koopa clan is in good hands with his son. He's not just powerful but also surprisingly skilled.''"

| Pitch || 5/10

| Field || 3/10

| Run || 4/10

 

===Main team players===

====Balance characters====

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|-style="background:palegreen;"

! width=120px |Image

! |Name

! |Bio

! |Team

! |Running/Fielding

! |Bats/Throws

! colspan=2 |Stats

! rowspan=4 |[[File:ToadSelectMSB.PNG]]

| rowspan=4 |"''Princess Peach's subject. Though he tries to protect the princess from the evil Bowser, she gets kidnapped with disturbing regularity. There are many Toads who look just alike, and though they are generally small and look cute, they are actually quite powerful.''"

! rowspan=4 |[[Peach Monarchs]]

| rowspan=4 |Right/Right

| Bat || 5/10

| Pitch || 3/10

| Field || 3/10

| Run || 6/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:KoopaTroopaSelectMSB.PNG]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Koopa Troopa]]

| rowspan=4 |"''A familiar face of the Mario series, this member of the Koopa clan can pull his feet inside his shell to protect himself. Long ago, he didn't even walk upright, but now he's even playing baseball! Though he can do just about everything, he's slow because...well, you know.''"

! rowspan=4 |[[DK Kongs]]

| Pitch || 4/10

| Field || 5/10

| Run || 4/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:ShyGuySelectMSB.PNG]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Shy Guy]]

| rowspan=4 |"''A charming, masked soldier. Shy Guys used to serve an evil king named Wart, but they nowadays make a lot of cameo appearances as friendly rivals of Mario. That said, they aren't always good... On the baseball mound, Shy Guys are consistent players with a few weaknesses.''"

! rowspan=4 |[[Yoshi Islanders]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Sliding Catch]]

| Pitch || 3/10

| Field || 5/10

| Run || 4/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:GoombSelectMSB.PNG]]

| rowspan=4 |"''Though Goombas once lived in peace in the Mushroom Kingdom, they betrayed their homeland to side with Bowser. Exactly how Goomba uses his baseball gear is a bit of a mystery. Maybe you can spot the secret technique if you watch closely as he makes plays in the field...''"

! rowspan=4 |[[DK Kongs]]

| rowspan=4 |Right/Right

| Pitch || 3/10

| Field || 4/10  

| Run || 5/10

 

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|-style="background:palegoldenrod;"

! width=120px |Image

! rowspan=4 |[[File:ToadsworthSelectMSB.PNG]]

| rowspan=4 |"''Princess Peach's attendant. Though he says his life gets shorter every time Princess Peach gets abducted, he is always in good health and full of energy. While he lacks in stamina, he makes up for it by making cool plays that take advantage of his long life's worth of experience.''"

! rowspan=4 |[[Super Catch]]

| Bat || 4/10

| Pitch || 4/10

| Field || 6/10

| Run || 4/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:MagikoopaSelectMSB.PNG]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Magikoopa]]

| rowspan=4 |"''A resident magician of the Koopa clan. The best of the Magikoopas, Kamek, once attempted to abduct the baby Mario Brothers, but Yoshi and Baby Mario  thwarted his sinister plans. The magical powers of the Magikoopa also comes in handy in the game of baseball.''"

! rowspan=4 |[[Magical Catch]]

| Pitch || 2/10

| Field || 8/10

| Run || 2/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:DrySelectMSB.PNG]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Sliding Catch]]

| Pitch || 4/10

| Field || 3/10

| Run || 4/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:BooSelectMSB.PNG]]

| rowspan=4 |"''Bowser's underling ghost. Behind the scary face lies a very shy soul. Look most Boos in the eyes and they'll cover their faces...but turn around and they'll attack you! Boos confuse their enemies by flickering in and out of the visible realm, appearing at inconvenient times.''"

! rowspan=4 |[[Super Jump]]

| Bat || 3/10

| Pitch || 8/10

| Field || 2/10  

| Run || 4/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:ParatroopaSelectMSB.PNG]]

| rowspan=4 |"''Another longtime underling of Bowser. Paratroopa flies through the sky and delivers body checks to Mario and others, but he's vulnerable to a good stomping, which takes away his wings and turns him into a garden-variety Koopa. His wings allow him to leap up and make great catches.''"

! rowspan=4 |[[Super Jump]]

| Pitch || 3/10

| Field || 4/10

| Run || 6/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:DixieSelectMSB.PNG]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Dixie Kong]] (unlockable)

| rowspan=4 |"''Diddy Kong's partner and girlfriend. Her trademark golden ponytail is familiar to monkey fans everywhere. Dixie Kong is just as adventurous as both Diddy Kong and Donkey Kong. Combining great techniques with fast legs, she is a very dependable player.''"

| Bat || 2/10

| Pitch || 5/10

| Field || 6/10

| Run || 6/10

 

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|-style="background:skyblue;"

! width=120px | Image

! | Running/Fielding

! | Bats/Throws

! colspan=2 | Stats

! rowspan=4 |[[File:BabyManSelectMSB.PNG]]

| rowspan=4 |"''The elder of the baby Mario brothers. After arriving in a stork-related calamity, he and Yoshi rescued his little bro. Though he's supposed to be in his youth, you can play them both at the same time for some reason. He has excellent foot speed but lacks power due to his diminutive size.''"

! rowspan=4 |[[Wall Jump]]

| Pitch || 5/10

| Field || 3/10

| Run || 7/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:BabyWeegeeSelectMSB.PNG|100px]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Baby Luigi]] (unlockable)

| rowspan=4 |''"The younger of the baby Mario brothers. After being abducted by Kamek, he was rescued by Yoshi and Baby Mario. If you see him and Luigi in the same game, try to ignore the temporal paradox. Baby Luigi is quick around the bases but doesn't hit for power. He is, after all, a baby.''"

! rowspan=4 |[[Wall Jump]]

| Pitch || 5/10

| Field || 3/10

| Run || 8/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:BlueNokiSelectMSB.PNG]]

| rowspan=4 |"''A mysterious member of a clan living on the southern paradise of Delfino Island. Nokis evolved from shellfish, and their ancestors are believed to have lived in the sea. While they are skillful and fast runners, they are hampered by a lack of power.''"

! rowspan=4 |[[Sliding Catch]]

| rowspan=4 |Left/Right

| Pitch || 4/10

| Field || 3/10  

| Run || 7/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:ParagoombSelectMSB.PNG]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Paragoomba]]

| rowspan=4 |"''A Goomba with wings. Just like Koopa Paratroopa, Paragoombas lose their wings and turn into Goombas if they get stepped on. The Goomba family is made up of expert bunters, although no one really makes a big deal about it. Bunting, after all, isn't all that glamorous.''"

! rowspan=4 |[[Super Jump]]

| rowspan=4 |Right/Right

| Pitch || 2/10

| Field || 5/10

| Run || 7/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:MontySelectMSB.PNG]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Monty Mole]] (unlockable)

| rowspan=4 |"''A lively, sometimes surly mole who lives underground and leaps out whenever someone approaches his den. He usually keeps to himself but always gets fired up for a good baseball game. In fact, when he gets the ball, he almost gets TOO fired up.''"

| Pitch || 3/10

| Field || 5/10

| Run || 7/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:ToadetteSelectMSB.PNG]]

| rowspan=4 |"''A cute Toad girl with plaited locks. Though her profile is relatively unknown, she is definitely a cheery, upbeat girl who's full of energy. Taking advantage of her fast legs and light weight, Toadette can make all sorts of difficult plays look completely routine.''"

! rowspan=4 |[[Wall Jump]]<br>[[Sliding Catch]]

| Pitch || 3/10

| Field || 4/10

| Run || 9/10

====Power characters====

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|-style="background:lightcoral;"

! width=120px |Image

! |Name

! |Bio

! |Running/Fielding

! |Bats/Throws

! colspan=2 |Stats

! rowspan=4 |[[File:KingBooSelectMSB.PNG]]

| rowspan=4 |"''The king of the Boos. The golden crown is his trademark, and while he looks similar to other Boos, it's obvious that he's much larger than the others. Not only is he powerful, but he's also a fast runner that gets his speed by hovering over the base paths.''"

! rowspan=4 |[[Super Jump]]

| rowspan=4 |Right/Right

| Pitch || 5/10

| Field || 4/10  

| Run || 3/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:PeteSelectMSB.PNG]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Petey Piranha]] (unlockable)

| rowspan=4 |"''A mutation created this boss of the Piranha Plants. Petey can fly in the air for a short while, flapping the leaves that he has developed into primitive arms. When Petey spits a ball out of his toothy mouth, it is lightning-fast.''"

! rowspan=4 |[[Body Check]]

| rowspan=4 |Left/Left

| Pitch || 4/10

| Field || 3/10

| Run || 1/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:PinioBoySelectMSB.PNG]]

! rowspan=4 |[[Pianta|Blue Pianta]]

| rowspan=4 |"''A cheerful islander living on the southern paradise called Delfino Island. Piantas are said to be born on the mountains and they are distinguished by the palm tree growing from their heads. Their power makes them flashy, but they're clumsy and slow runners.''"

| Pitch || 5/10

| Field || 3/10

| Run || 2/10

! rowspan=4 |[[File:HammerBroSelectMSB.PNG]]

| rowspan=4 |"''One of Mario's oldest and most annoying foes. The Hammer Bro is said to be the mightiest warrior of Bowser's army. Besides the hammer-throwing variety, there are also Boomerang and Fire Bros as well. Teams fear his aggressive play and lethal bat.''"

! rowspan=4 |[[Body Check]]

| rowspan=4 |Right/Right

| Pitch || 3/10

| Field || 3/10  

| Run || 3/10

 

===Alternate team players===

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