Editing Metal Mario (character)

{{articleabout|the character that resembles a metallic version of Mario|the metal form that [[Mario]] and other characters can transform into|[[Metal Mario (form)|here]]}}
{{character-infobox
|title=Metal Mario
|image=[[File:MetalMario MK7.jpg|180px]]<br>'''Metal Mario''' from ''Mario Kart 7''.
|full_name=Metal Mario
|first_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' ([[1999]])
|species=Powered-up [[human]]
|affiliation=[[Mushroom Kingdom]], [[Metal Luigi]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' ([[2011]])
|latest_portrayal=[[Charles Martinet]] ([[2011]]-present)
}}
'''Metal Mario''' is an independent character in the ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' universe, usually being one of the fiercer end-game opponents in the ''Mario'' sport games or ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. It is spun-off from [[Metal Mario (form)|Metal Mario]], which is a form of [[Mario]], rather than a distinct character. Unlike Mario, Metal Mario often plays the role of a villain and acts like a rival of Mario.

==History==
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros.====
[[File:Metalmario.png|130px|left|thumb|Metal Mario in ''Super Smash Bros.'']]
In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', Metal Mario is a stubborn mid-boss encountered before the game's final boss. Like the [[Fighting Polygons]], he has his [[Meta Crystal|own stage]]. He is far less powerful, and is susceptible to much more damage than in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. Nevertheless, he is a much more durable character than the regular Mario. Heavier and more resistant to knockback in general than any other character in the game, he's very difficult to beat. In fact, only when Metal Mario's damage exceeds 180% can he be knocked down.

On a side note, [[Kirby]] can't copy Metal Mario's powers, which was later possible to do in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.
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====''Super Smash Bros. Melee====
{{SSB Infobox
|name=Metal Mario
|color=green
|width=200
|align=right
|emblem=Mario Bros. Emblem.gif
|image=MetalMario-SSBMelee.png
|games=''[[Super Smash Bros.]]<br>[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]
|standard=[[Fireball]]
|side=Cape (''SSBM'')
|up=[[Super Jump Punch]]
|down=Mario Tornado
|final smash=Unnamed
|entrance=Metal Mario pops out of a [[Warp Pipe]] (''SSB''). Falls from the sky and smashes headfirst into the floor. Stands up right afterwards (''SSBM'').
}}
Metal Mario returns as a mid-boss in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', and as one of the game's many trophies. He is fought on [[Battlefield]].

In this game, Metal Mario fights alone by default, but if the player unlocks [[Luigi]], [[Metal Luigi]] joins the fray as well. Additionally, players can pick up the [[Metal Box]] item, turning into [[Metal Mario (form)|metal forms]], boasting the same attributes as Metal Mario and Metal Luigi.

KOing Metal Mario and Metal Luigi in Adventure Mode awards the player 8000 points.

===''Mario Golf===
[[Image:MetalMarioMarioGolf.png|thumb|left|200px|Metal Mario in ''Mario Golf''.]]
Metal Mario is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]]. He boasts the strongest drives from his set of clubs and is usually the last character to be unlocked.
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===''Dr. Mario 64===
[[File:DrMario64FinalCast.png|thumb|left|Metal Mario in the select screen from ''Dr. Mario 64''.]]
Metal Mario is also the final boss of Wario's storyline in ''[[Dr. Mario 64]]''. In this game, Metal Mario can be unlocked as a playable character by beating the entire game without losing once.
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===''Mario Kart 7===
[[File:MK7MetalMario.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Metal Mario in ''Mario Kart 7''.]]
[[File:Metalmarionkart mk79w8h9.png|thumb|100x|Metal Mario with his [[B Dasher]] kart.]]
Metal Mario makes an appearance as an unlockable character in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] title, ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. He is a heavy-weigh character with an advantage bonus of weight and some speed. He is one of four drivers to enter the ''Mario Kart'' series for the first time. His signature symbol/logo is a shiny, metal version of the famous ''M''. It is the first time Metal Mario has his own voice, since Mario is the first who did it in his metal form in ''Super Mario 64''.<ref>He has a flangered Mario voice.[http://ds.ign.com/articles/119/1193997p1.html TGS: New Characters, Details for ''Mario Kart 7'']</ref>
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==Official Profiles==
===''Mario Kart 7===
*'''Site Bios''': 
**[[File:Flag of Europe.png|22px]] ''"Just as heavy as his shiny steel appearance suggests, and his top speed is very impressive indeed."''
**[[File:Flag of USA.png|22px]] ''"Mario's very heavy rival has joined the roster to wreak havoc on the road. He really shines in the Grand Prix."''

==Game Appearances==
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|-
!width=50%|Title
!width=20%|Description
!width=20%|Release Date
!width=10%|System/Format
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
|Boss   
|1999
|[[Nintendo 64]]
|-
|''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)| Mario Golf]]''
|Unlockable Playable Character
|1999
|[[Nintendo 64]]
|-
|''[[Dr. Mario 64]]''
|Unlockable Playable Character/Boss
|2001
|[[Nintendo 64]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
|Boss, Playable Character (Power-Up) and Trophy.
|2001
|[[Gamecube]]
|-
|''[[Mario Kart 7]]''
|Unlockable Playable Character
|Japan:<br>December 1, [[2011]]
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|}

==''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' Trophy==
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|-
!width="1%"|#
!width="13%"|Name
!width="15%"|Image
!width="21%"|Appearance(s)
!width="50%"|Description
|-
|202
|align=center|[[Metal Mario]]
|[[Image:trophy202.PNG|center|100px]]
|align=center|''Super Mario 64''<br>9/96
|''Mario was in for a surprise the first time he hit a Metal Box in Super Mario 64. The metal cap that popped out transformed Mario into living metal, giving him great stamina, a heavy tread, and the ability to walk underwater. In Super Smash Bros., Metal Mario showed up as an incredibly stubborn midlevel boss.''
|}

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
File:Metal Mario Model.png|Metal Mario from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.
File:MetalMario MK7.jpg|Artwork of Metal Mario from ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''.
File:Metalmarionkart mk79w8h9.png|Metal Mario, with his kart.
File:Airship Fortress2.png|Metal Mario racing in Airship Fortress in ''Mario Kart 7''.
</gallery></center>
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==Names in Other Languages==
{{foreignname
|SpaA=Mario de Metal
|SpaAM=Metal Mario}}
 
|Portuguese Mario Metalico 
Meaning Metal Mario
==Trivia==
*In ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'', Metal Mario's blue color change bears resemblance to [[Shadow Mario]].

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