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|image=[[Image:SMarioSMS.jpg|250px]]<br>'''Shadow Mario''' in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''.
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{{quote|(Show that ball who's boss!)|Shadow Mario|''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''}} <small>(PAL release)</small>
{{quote|Yaaaaargh! You're so annoying!|Shadow Mario|Super Mario Sunshine}}
'''Shadow Mario''' (also known as '''?''' in the ''Super Mario Sunshine'' instruction manual) is a {{wp|doppelgänger}} of [[Mario]] and serves as the main antagonist of ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. He is almost identical to Mario, with the primary difference being that his body is a translucent blue, appearing to have a liquid consistency. Other traits that are unique to Shadow Mario include glowing red eyes when he is angry and a long, red tongue that he occasionally sticks out at Mario while taunting him. Shadow Mario wields the [[magic brush]], an invention designed by [[Professor E. Gadd]]. With the brush, Shadow Mario can magically create large quantities of [[goop]], which occasionally spawns lesser [[List of enemies|enemies]]. He used this power to vandalize all of [[Isle Delfino]] with varying amounts of [[goop|graffiti]], thereby making Mario the main suspect in the trial held thereafter. Later in the game, it is revealed that Shadow Mario is actually [[Bowser Jr.]], [[Bowser]]'s son, masquerading as a Mario look-alike in order to steal [[Princess Peach]] and ruin Mario's reputation. It is unknown how Shadow Mario originally acquired the magic brush, though it is suggested that Professor E. Gadd gave it to him.<ref>{{cite|author=Bowser Jr.|quote=This...is my magic brush. When I draw with this, all my wishes come true! A strange old man in a white coat gave it to me...|title=''Super Mario Sunshine''}}</ref> This is also supported in the [[Prima Games]] Guide for ''Super Mario Sunshine'', which claims that E. Gadd gave the magic brush to Shadow Mario due to thinking that he was Mario.
 
'''Shadow Mario''' (also known as '''?''' in the ''Super Mario Sunshine'' instruction manual) is a doppelgänger of [[Mario]] and serves as the main antagonist of ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. He has the same appearance as Mario, except that his body is blue and has the consistency of liquid, and he has glowing red eyes when angry. He also has a long, red tongue, which he occasionally sticks out at Mario to taunt him. Shadow Mario wields the [[Magic Paintbrush]], an invention designed by [[Professor Elvin Gadd]]. With the brush, Shadow Mario can magically create large quantities of [[Graffiti]], which occasionally spawns lesser enemies. He used this power to vandalize all of [[Isle Delfino]] with varying amounts of graffiti, thereby making Mario the main suspect in the trial held thereafter. Midway through the game, it is revealed that Shadow Mario is actually [[Bowser Jr.]] ([[Bowser]]'s eighth child) masquerading as a Mario look-alike. He does so by using a blue bandanna which he wears around his neck that has Mario's nose and mustache drawn on it. When he wears this over his mouth, similar to a mask, it allows him to assume Mario's form. It is unknown how Shadow Mario originally acquired the Magic Paintbrush, though it is suggested that Professor E. Gadd gave it to him (perhaps having mistook Shadow Mario for the actual Mario, or that Bowser Jr. simply stole it from him. ).
 
==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario Sunshine''===
===''Super Mario Sunshine''===
[[File:SMS Welcome Video Shadow Mario.png|thumb|left|Shadow Mario appearing in the [[Isle Delfino]] welcome video]]
[[Image:Welcome video shadow mario.png|thumb|right|Shadow Mario appears in the [[Isle Delfino]] welcome video.]]
In the opening introduction of ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Mario, [[Princess Peach]] and [[Toadsworth]] are seen traveling to the island resort of [[Isle Delfino]] via [[Toad Express|Peach's private airplane]]. During the welcome video, a silhouette resembling Mario appears in the background, first running to behind the [[Grand Pianta Statue]] followed by jumping out from behind it, now holding the magic brush. Princess Peach is the only one to notice this, as Mario and Toadsworth are more preoccupied with their thoughts about the island.
At the beginning of ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Mario, [[Princess Peach]] and [[Toadsworth]] are seen traveling to the island resort of [[Isle Delfino]] via [[Toad Express|Peach's private airplane]] to get some much-needed rest and relaxation. The first time Shadow Mario is seen is in the background of the welcome video that plays on a television in Peach's airplane as they approach the island. He is seen as nothing more than a black silhouette holding the Magic Paintbrush and jumping around the landscape behind several [[Pianta]]s, who appear to be unaware of his presence. Peach is the only one on the plane who seems to notice him, though, as Mario and Toadsworth appear to be more preoccupied with the seafood and the relaxing atmosphere. Though she does try to make them aware of what she has seen, she eventually gives up and the plane flies on. Eventually, they come to a screeching halt on the runway of the [[Delfino Airstrip]].
 
[[Image:Shadowmarioposter.jpg|thumb|left|An eyewitness depiction of the vandal on a wanted poster, presented during the trial.]]
When they exit the plane, they discover that the plane narrowly missed running directly into a large quantity of goop, inside of which resides a [[Polluted Piranha Plant]]. At this point, Peach looks up and sees Shadow Mario for the second time, though this time he is simply standing on top of a small water tank watching the new arrivals. When she tries again to alert Mario and Toadsworth of his presence, they look up, only to find that he has disappeared. Toadsworth attributes this to the heat, saying that it is beginning to affect Peach's reasoning and immediately requests that Mario travel to the mainland and find some assistance. After Mario has retrieved [[F.L.U.D.D.]], defeated the Polluted Piranha Plant, and collected the first [[Shine Sprite]], two [[Delfino Police|Isle Delfino policemen]] arrive and escort Mario to a courthouse, where he is put on trial for the crime that Shadow Mario has committed: covering the entire island in toxic [[Graffiti]]. During the trial, Mario is found guilty of vandalizing the island, despite the fact that the true criminal was Shadow Mario. Worse yet, Mario is then thrown in jail by the Isle Delfino police and subsequently ordered to clean the entire island of his "vile handiwork." Until he does so, he is forbidden to leave the island.
 
[[Image:Shadowmarioenterance.jpg|thumb|right|Shadow Mario's grand entrance.]]
Shortly after the trial, Shadow Mario appears again, this time standing atop the [[Grand Pianta Statue]] in [[Bianco Square]]. In his first major act of the game, he jumps from on top of the statue and grabs Princess Peach, throwing her over his shoulder and running away with her. Mario immediately chases after him, spraying him with water from F.L.U.D.D. Eventually, he drops the princess and escapes, appearing back at the foot of the Grand Pianta Statue. When Mario tracks him down, he paints a multicolored graffiti "[[Graffiti#Wall_Graffiti|M]]" on the bottom of the statue and disappears inside. Following him by jumping inside the [[Graffiti#Color Portal|Color Portal]], Mario finds himself at the beginning of the first level in [[Bianco Hills]], [[Bianco Hills#Episode 1: The Road to the Big Windmill|The Road to the Big Windmill]]. Shadow Mario is seen standing next to another Polluted Piranha Plant spitting out [[Piranhabon]]s in the level overview, but he will be gone by the time Mario finally makes it to that point in the level.


[[File:Shadowmarioposter.png|thumb|left|An eyewitness depiction of the vandal on a wanted poster, presented during the trial]]
[[File:SMSunshine RainbowGoop.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Shadow Mario painting a [[Graffiti#Color Portal|Color Portal]] on the front base of the [[Grand Pianta Statue]].]]  
Once the plane comes to a screeching stop and everyone gets off to look at the [[goop]] on the airway, Peach notices the Shadow Mario figure once again. She tries to get Mario and Toadsworth's attention, but Shadow Mario has already disappeared. Once Mario takes care of the goop with his newly obtained [[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]], he is thrown in jail and put on trial, being accused of Shadow Mario's crimes of vandalizing the island. A Pianta judge orders Mario not to leave the island until he cleans up all the goop. Once Mario cleans up [[Bianco Square]], the Grand Pianta Statue appears with Shadow Mario on top of it. He jumps from the statue, grabs Princess Peach, and runs off with her. Upon being sprayed enough times, Shadow Mario drops the princess, and then heads back to Bianco Square, opening up the way to [[Bianco Hills]].
Shadow Mario's next appearance comes much later in the game, where he is seen on the west side of Delfino Plaza in a [[Bowser]]-shaped boat, having kidnapped Peach once again. When Mario attempts to confront him, he sticks out his tongue at him, climbs inside the boat and escapes to [[Pinna Park|Pinna Island]] with Peach. Mario follows him by jumping into a nearby cannon which leads to the amusement park. Once there, Mario enters the park and chases Shadow Mario to a small circular pool near the Roller Coaster. Shadow Mario jumps and hovers over the middle of the pool, as the ground begins to shake. The pool splits (referencing a noteworthy religious moment) to reveal a large [[Mecha-Bowser]] robot emerging. Shadow Mario's eyes glow red as the gigantic robot breathes fire. [[Noki Director|The director of Pinna Park]], believing that this is all an elaborate promotional stunt, allows Mario to use the Roller Coaster to fight back against Shadow Mario's enormous robot. Shadow Mario (now in the cockpit of Mecha-Bowser) attacks Mario by launching multiple [[Bullet Bill]]s at his small Roller Coaster car as it rides along the track. Mario must avoid these while simultaneously attempting to launch water rockets at the robot to disable it. Eventually, the robot becomes too damaged to continue its attack and becomes immobile as Mario exits the Roller Coaster.  


[[File:Shadow Mario Entrance.png|thumb|Shadow Mario's next appearance]]
[[Image:SMS Kidnapping.png|thumb|175px|Shadow Mario reveals his true form.]]
Shadow Mario's next major role in the game is when he kidnaps Princess Peach again, taking her to [[Pinna Park]]. Once Mario catches up with him, Shadow Mario summons [[Mecha-Bowser]], the boss of the current mission. Upon being defeated, he reveals his true identity as Bowser Jr., then takes off in a balloon to [[Corona Mountain]] with Princess Peach.
Shadow Mario then opens the cockpit of the robot and reveals his true identity: [[Bowser Jr.]] He goes on to explain that he had been told by his father, [[Bowser]], that Princess Peach was his mother and that she had been kidnapped by the "evil" Mario, who, according to Bowser, never fights fair. Thus, Bowser Jr. disguised himself as a Mario look-alike and polluted the entire island with [[Graffiti]], a crime for which he framed Mario in the hopes that he would be sent to prison. To his dismay, they did not lock him up. He also reveals that he has been using a [[Magic Paintbrush]] to commit the crimes, which "makes all his wishes come true" when he draws with it. He claims that [[Professor Elvin Gadd|a strange old man in a white coat]] gave it to him. That said, Bowser Jr. tells Mario to stop following him and then activates a large hot air balloon incorporated into his robot cockpit. Mario watches as Bowser Jr. pilots the balloon to [[Corona Mountain]], taking Princess Peach with him.  


Shadow Mario appears in every seventh episode of every area and Mario must defeat him in order to collect the [[Shine Sprite]] he carries. Once all seven Shadow Mario episodes are completed, the entrance to Corona Mountain is opened, as well as [[Delfino Plaza]] becoming flooded. Shadow Mario appears in several other episodes as well, though with a minor role. Also, whenever Mario enters a secret level area for the first time, Shadow Mario appears and takes FLUDD away. FLUDD returns to Mario once the Shine Sprite at the end is collected. Shadow Mario also takes FLUDD away during the third episode of [[Pianta Village]], [[The Goopy Inferno]] and can be recovered near the end of the episode mission. If Mario waits 10 seconds after defeating Shadow Mario without talking to him, Shadow Mario transforms into a blue orb and teleport further away from Mario before restarting the chase.
When [[Mario]] has successfully defeated Shadow Mario in Episode 7 in each of the seven worlds (see below for more information), the final major event of the game is triggered: the flood. When Mario returns from the previous world, [[Delfino Plaza]] is flooded with water previously held inside [[Corona Mountain]]. A short cutscene shows Shadow Mario leaping off the top of the [[Shine Gate]] and making his way to the small opening leading into Corona Mountain, where he waits for Mario. When Mario approaches him, he quickly runs into the opening and disappears. When Mario enters the opening, Shadow Mario is gone and the real Mario must now make his way to the top of Corona Mountain, where the final boss battle awaits. When Mario finally reaches the top, he finds [[Bowser]], [[Bowser Jr.]] and [[Peach]] in a large, slime-filled hot tub. Bowser, enraged that Mario has ruined his family vacation, begins to attack Mario by breathing fire at him, while Bowser Jr. fires multiple [[Bullet Bill]]s at Mario. After Mario has [[Ground Pound]]ed five separate areas of the hot tub, it is turned completely upside down, releasing the final [[Shine Sprite]] and initiating the ending sequence.


After [[The Wilted Sunflowers|episode 4 of Pinna Park]] is completed, Shadow Mario appears in Bianco Square carrying a [[Yoshi Egg]]. Defeating him unlocks [[Yoshi]] in several area episodes. Shadow Mario appears two more times afterward when enough Shine Sprites are collected. He carries a [[Turbo Nozzle]] the first time and a [[Rocket Nozzle]] the second time, and defeating him unlocks those nozzles for use in Delfino Plaza.
At the end of the game, [[Bowser Jr.]] and his father are seen floating on a small raft on the outskirts of [[Isle Delfino]], at which point [[Bowser]] finally attempts to tell him that [[Princess Peach]] is not his mother, though it is revealed that Bowser Jr. already knew. After telling his father that he wants to fight [[Mario]] again when he is bigger, Bowser agrees, but says that they should rest awhile. In the alternate ending of the game (after Mario has collected all 120 [[Shine Sprite]]s), it is revealed that Bowser Jr. lost his Magic Paintbrush, as [[Il Piantissimo]] is seen discovering the brush on the sands of [[Gelato Beach]], where it had somehow landed after the battle. It is unknown what Il Piantissimo does with the paintbrush or whether or not he even picks it up.  


As found within the game files, Shadow Mario shares the same animations as [[Mario]] and [[Il Piantissimo]], with some extra ones added to accommodate that the two (Piantissimo and Shadow Mario) are NPCs. He uses a cover version of the [[Underground Theme]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' during his appearances. A similar arrangement is used for [[Cosmic Mario]] in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and its [[Super Mario Galaxy 2|sequel]].
====Other Appearances====
[[Image:FLUDD!.png|thumb|200px|right|Shadow Mario stealing F.L.U.D.D.]]
Aside from his periodic appearances throughout the game's main storyline, Shadow Mario also appears once in every world in the game to cause additional trouble for [[Mario]]. He appears only in Episode 7 of each world (with a few minor exceptions), where Mario must chase him through a certain part of the world, spraying him with [[F.L.U.D.D.]] until he drops to the ground. Each time Mario successfully catches Shadow Mario, he is forced to relinquish one [[Shine Sprite]], after which he quickly disappears. In addition to this, he also appears at least once in each world (aside from the situations listed above) when Mario enters a secret level or area. In these situations, Shadow Mario arrives before Mario enters the secret area and takes F.L.U.D.D. from him, leaving Mario to complete the level without F.L.U.D.D.'s assistance. He also appears in a few other levels in the game, which are usually directly related to the storyline of the game in some way.  


Shadow Mario's role in the different levels and their episodes are as follows, and episodes that involve chasing down Shadow Mario are highlighted in '''bold''':
The levels in which he appears are as follows:
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*[[Bianco Hills]]
**[[Road to the Big Windmill]] (Episode 1): Shadow Mario briefly appears in the level overview, though he is never actually encountered.
**[[The Hillside Cave Secret]] (Episode 3): Shadow Mario arrives and takes [[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]] after [[Mario]] enters the Hillside Cave for the first time.
**[[The Secret of the Dirty Lake]] (Episode 6): Shadow Mario arrives and takes FLUDD after Mario enters the Cliff Spring Cave for the first time.
**'''[[Shadow Mario on the Loose]]''' (Episode 7): Mario must chase Shadow Mario around the Windmill Village to get the [[Shine Sprite]].
*[[Ricco Harbor]]
**[[The Secret of Ricco Tower]] (Episode 4): Shadow Mario arrives and takes FLUDD after Mario enters Ricco Tower for the first time.
**'''[[Shadow Mario Revisited]]''' (Episode 7): Mario must chase Shadow Mario over ships and steel girders to get the Shine Sprite.
*[[Gelato Beach]]
**[[Dune Bud Sand Castle Secret]] (Episode 1): Shadow Mario arrives and takes FLUDD after Mario enters the Sand Portal for the first time.
**'''[[It's Shadow Mario! After Him!]]''' (Episode 7): Mario has to chase Shadow Mario around the back area of Gelato Beach to get the Shine Sprite.
*[[Pinna Park]]
**[[Mecha-Bowser Appears!]] (Episode 1): Mario must chase Shadow Mario to a circular pool, where he attacks using [[Mecha-Bowser]]. After the battle he reveals his true identity, [[Bowser Jr.]]
**[[The Beach Cannon's Secret]] (Episode 2): Shadow Mario arrives and takes FLUDD after Mario enters the Beach Cannon for the first time.
**[[The Yoshi-Go-Round's Secret]] (Episode 6): Shadow Mario arrives and takes FLUDD after Mario rides the Yoshi-Go-Round for the first time.
**'''[[Shadow Mario in the Park]]''' (Episode 7): Mario must chase Shadow Mario throughout the park to get the Shine Sprite.
*[[Sirena Beach]]
**[[The Hotel Lobby's Secret]] (Episode 2): Shadow Mario arrives and takes FLUDD after Mario enters the golden [[Boo]] statue's mouth for the first time.
**[[The Secret of Casino Delfino]] (Episode 4): Shadow Mario arrives and takes FLUDD after Mario enters the secret [[Warp Pipe]] for the first time.
**'''[[Shadow Mario Checks In]]''' (Episode 7): Mario must chase Shadow Mario through the hotel while avoiding Boo imposters to get the Shine Sprite.
*[[Noki Bay]]
**[[The Shell's Secret]] (Episode 6): Shadow Mario arrives and takes FLUDD after Mario enters the shell for the first time.
**'''[[Hold It, Shadow Mario!]]''' (Episode 7): Mario must chase Shadow Mario around Noki Bay to get the Shine Sprite.
*[[Pianta Village]]
**[[The Goopy Inferno]] (Episode 3): Shadow Mario arrives and takes FLUDD before the level starts.
**[[Secret of the Village Underside]] (Episode 5): Shadow Mario arrives and takes FLUDD after Mario enters the flat, green mushroom for the first time.
**'''[[Shadow Mario Runs Wild]]''' (Episode 7): Mario must chase Shadow Mario around Pianta Village and avoid his [[Wind Spirit]]s to get the Shine Sprite.
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===''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''===
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|[[Bianco Hills#Episode 1: The Road to the Big Windmill|The Road to the Big Windmill]]
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|Shadow Mario briefly appears in the level overview, but is never actually encountered.
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Shadow Mario makes his first and only playable appearance in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' as an unlockable character. In the game, his maximum hit is 275 yards, and causes the ball to curve to the right when hit. He also has a low shot, meaning lie has a greater impact on the ball. His shot is like that of [[Luigi]]'s, with power almost able to match [[Mario]]'s. He mostly uses edited voice clips of Mario from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', with a lower pitch and slight damping filter. In the PAL version of the game, he speaks during his taunts instead of substituting said dialogue for full stops. In order to unlock Shadow Mario, the player must complete all of the [[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour#Single-Player Game Modes|Ring Attack]] holes. Bowser Jr. also appears as a separate playable character.
|[[Bianco Hills#Episode 3: The Hillside Cave Secret|The Hillside Cave Secret]]
|[[Bianco Hills]]
|Episode 3
|Shadow Mario arrives and takes [[F.L.U.D.D.]] after [[Mario]] enters the [[Hillside Cave]] for the first time. 
|-
|[[Bianco Hills#Episode 6: The Secret of the Dirty Lake|The Secret of the Dirty Lake]]
|[[Bianco Hills]]
|Episode 6
|Shadow Mario arrives and takes [[F.L.U.D.D.]] after [[Mario]] enters the [[Cliff Spring Cave]] for the first time.
|-
|'''[[Bianco Hills#Episode 7: Shadow Mario on the Loose|Shadow Mario on the Loose]]'''
|[[Bianco Hills]]
|Episode 7
|[[Mario]] must chase Shadow Mario around the Windmill Village to get the [[Shine Sprite]].
|-
|[[Ricco Harbor#Episode 4: The Secret of Ricco Tower|The Secret of Ricco Tower]]
|[[Ricco Harbor]]
|Episode 4
|Shadow Mario arrives and takes [[F.L.U.D.D.]] after [[Mario]] enters [[Ricco Tower]] for the first time.
|-
|'''[[Ricco Harbor#Episode 7: Shadow Mario Revisited|Shadow Mario Revisited]]'''
|[[Ricco Harbor]]
|Episode 7
|[[Mario]] must chase Shadow Mario over ships and steel girders to get the [[Shine Sprite]].
|-
|[[Gelato Beach#Episode 1: Dune Bud Sand Castle Secret|Dune Bud Sand Castle Secret]]
|[[Gelato Beach]]
|Episode 1
|Shadow Mario arrives and takes [[F.L.U.D.D.]] after [[Mario]] enters the Sand Castle for the first time.
|-
|'''[[Gelato Beach#Episode 7: It's Shadow Mario! After Him!|It's Shadow Mario! After Him!]]'''
|[[Gelato Beach]]
|Episode 7
|[[Mario]] must chase Shadow Mario around the back area of [[Gelato Beach]] to get the [[Shine Sprite]].
|-
|[[Pinna Park#Episode 1: Mecha-Bowser Appears!|Mecha-Bowser Appears!]]
|[[Pinna Park]]
|Episode 1
|[[Mario]] must chase Shadow Mario to a circular pool, where he will attack using [[Mecha-Bowser]]. After the battle he will reveal his true identity, [[Bowser Jr.]]
|-
|[[Pinna Park#Episode 2: The Beach Cannon's Secret|The Beach Cannon's Secret]]
|[[Pinna Park]]
|Episode 2
|Shadow Mario arrives and takes [[F.L.U.D.D.]] after [[Mario]] enters the Beach Cannon for the first time.
|-
|[[Pinna Park#Episode 6: The Yoshi-Go-Round's Secret|The Yoshi-Go-Round's Secret]]
|[[Pinna Park]]
|Episode 6
|Shadow Mario arrives and takes [[F.L.U.D.D.]] after [[Mario]] rides the [[Yoshi-Go-Round]] for the first time.
|-
|'''[[Pinna Park#Episode 7: Shadow Mario in the Park|Shadow Mario in the Park]]'''
|[[Pinna Park]]
|Episode 7
|[[Mario]] must chase Shadow Mario throughout the park to get the [[Shine Sprite]].
|-
|[[Sirena Beach#Episode 2: The Hotel Lobby's Secret|The Hotel Lobby's Secret]]
|[[Sirena Beach]]
|Episode 2
|Shadow Mario arrives and takes [[F.L.U.D.D.]] after [[Mario]] enters the golden [[Boo]] statue's mouth for the first time.
|-
|[[Sirena Beach#Episode 4: The Secret of Casino Delfino|The Secret of Casino Delfino]]
|[[Sirena Beach]]
|Episode 4
|Shadow Mario arrives and takes [[F.L.U.D.D.]] after [[Mario]] enters the secret [[Warp Pipe]] for the first time.
|-
|'''[[Sirena Beach#Episode 7: Shadow Mario Checks In|Shadow Mario Checks In]]'''
|[[Sirena Beach]]
|Episode 7
||[[Mario]] must chase Shadow Mario through the hotel while avoiding [[Boo]] imposters to get the [[Shine Sprite]].
|-
|[[Noki Bay#Episode 6: The Shell's Secret|The Shell's Secret]]
|[[Noki Bay]]
|Episode 6
|Shadow Mario arrives and takes [[F.L.U.D.D.]] after [[Mario]] enters [[Shell's Secret|the Shell]] for the first time.
|-
|'''[[Noki Bay#Episode 7: Hold It, Shadow Mario!|Hold It, Shadow Mario!]]'''
|[[Noki Bay]]
|Episode 7
|[[Mario]] must chase Shadow Mario around [[Noki Bay]] to get the [[Shine Sprite]].
|-
|[[Pianta Village#Episode 3: The Goopy Inferno|The Goopy Inferno]]
|[[Pianta Village]]
|Episode 3
|Shadow Mario arrives and takes [[F.L.U.D.D.]] before the level starts.
|-
|[[Pianta Village#Episode 5: Secret of the Village Underside|Secret of the Village Underside]]
|[[Pianta Village]]
|Episode 5
|Shadow Mario arrives and takes [[F.L.U.D.D.]] after [[Mario]] enters the flat, green mushroom for the first time.
|-
|'''[[Pianta Village#Episode 7: Shadow Mario Runs Wild|Shadow Mario Runs Wild]]'''
|[[Pianta Village]]
|Episode 7
|[[Mario]] must chase Shadow Mario around [[Pianta Village]] and avoid his [[Wind Duppy|Wind Duppies]] to get the [[Shine Sprite]].
|}
''Levels in bold are levels specific to Shadow Mario for that particular world.''
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
Shadow Mario also makes a few other minor appearances in [[Delfino Plaza]], where he holds a specific item which Mario needs to progress in the game. He first appears holding a [[Yoshi Egg]], then a [[Turbo Nozzle]], and finally a [[Rocket Nozzle]]. Mario must chase Shadow Mario through the plaza and spray him as he normally would to defeat him, after which Mario is free to claim the item. When Shadow Mario falls to the ground, he complains that he was just about to use whatever he was holding before Mario interfered, and then disappears. The next time Mario returns to Delfino Plaza, the item he recovered is now placed in its permanent position as opposed to the location where Shadow Mario dropped it.
The first time that Shadow Mario appears in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] is as a collectible [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. His likeness also appears on a wanted poster in the [[Delfino Plaza (stage)|Delfino Plaza]] stage. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', another collectible item of Shadow Mario appears, specifically a neutral, primary [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]], which can be summoned with a Vince, Eddy, and neutral-type core.


Shadow Mario's only physical role in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series is in Bowser Jr.'s [[Final Smash]], [[Shadow Mario Paint]], appearing in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', which sees him transform into Shadow Mario and use his [[magic brush]] to paint a giant orange X of graffiti that covers the entire screen and damages any opponents that come into contact with it. As the Koopalings are Bowser Jr.'s alternate costumes, they are able to transform into Shadow Mario as well. In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', Shadow Mario is active for a shorter period of time.
===''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''===
[[File:Shadowmariomgtt.png|thumb|190px|Shadow Mario as he appears in ''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''.]]
Shadow Mario makes an appearance as an unlockable character in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''. However, [[Bowser Jr.]] is also a playable character in the same game. Therefore, it is unknown if this Shadow Mario is an alternate version of Bowser Jr. or if it is someone else in disguise (but this could be disregarded as [[Metal Mario (character)|Metal Mario]] is playable in ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]''). This could be [[Il Piantissimo]], as he found Shadow Mario's [[Magic Paintbrush]] in [[Gelato Beach]] at the end of ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. In the game, Shadow Mario is a light character. His maximum hit is 275 yards, and causes the ball to curve to the left when hit. In order to unlock Shadow Mario, the [[player]] must complete all of the [[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour#Single-Player Game Modes|Ring Attack]] holes with any one character.
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===Other appearances===
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
Shadow Mario's name is shown on one of the scoreboards in ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]''.  
Shadow Mario appears as a collectable sticker in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. He also appears on a wanted poster in the Isle Delfino level.


==List of appearances==
==Game Appearances==
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|-
!width=35%|Title
!width=50% |Title
!width=35%|Description
!width=20% |Description
!width=15%|Release Date
!width=20% |Release Date
!width=15%|System
!width=10% |System
|-
|-
|''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''
|''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''
|Recurring enemy
|Recurring Enemy
|2002
|2002
|[[Nintendo GameCube]]
|[[GameCube]]
|-
|-
|''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''
|''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''
|Unlockable playable character
|Unlockable Playable Character
|2003
|2003
|Nintendo GameCube
|[[GameCube]]
|-
|''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]''
|Cameo as a GameCube Status' Icon (After GCN Link)
|2004
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|-
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|Cameo as a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]]
|Cameo as a Sticker
|2008
|2008
|[[Wii]]
|[[Wii]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
|Cameo in [[Final Smash]]
|2014
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|Cameo in Final Smash and as a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]]
|2014
|[[Wii U]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|Cameo in Final Smash and as a [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]]
|2018
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|-
|''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]''
|Recurring enemy
|2020
|Nintendo Switch
|}
|}


==Profiles and statistics==
==Artwork==
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
<center><gallery>
{{SSBB sticker
File:M-ariosunshine719 gcn art4-jpg.jpg|<center>Shadow Mario kidnapping [[Princess Peach]].
|name=Shadow Mario
File:Shadow-Mario.jpg|<center>Shadow Mario, swinging his [[Magic Paintbrush]] through the air.
|image=[[File:Shadow Mario Sticker.png]]
File:SMSunshine PaintGoop.jpg|<center>The trademark "M" that Shadow Mario paints everywhere.
|game=''Super Mario Sunshine''
File:Sms bowser jr.jpg|<center>[[Bowser Jr.]] wearing his "Mario mask" and holding his [[Magic Paintbrush]].
|effect=Flinch Resistance +70
</gallery></center>
}}
 
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
{{spirit
|no=70
|name=Shadow Mario
|image=[[File:Shadow Mario Artwork Super Mario Sunshine.png|x100px]]
|series=''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' Series
|type={{iw|smashwiki|Primary spirit|Primary}}
|slots=3
|class=Ace
|effects='''Neutral'''
|obtain=Summoned with a Vince, Eddy, and neutral-type core; {{iw|smashwiki|Spirit Board}}
|opponents=[[Bowser Jr.]]
|conditions='''Rule:''' Sudden [[Final Smash]]<br>'''Hazard:''' Sticky Floor
*The floor is sticky
*The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash after a little while
*The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly
|stage=[[Delfino Plaza (stage)|Delfino Plaza]] ({{iw|smashwiki|Omega form|Ω}})
|song=Delfino Plaza
}}


==Gallery==
==Names in Other Languages==
<gallery>
{{Foreignname
Shadow Mario and Peach SMS.png|Shadow Mario kidnaps [[Princess Peach]].
Shadow Mario wallpaper SMS.jpg|Wallpaper of Shadow Mario swinging his [[magic brush]] in the air
SMS Shadow Mario Signature Artwork.png|Shadow Mario's signature M Graffiti
SMS Shadow Mario Signature.png|The M Graffiti in the opening sequence
SMS in-game Red M Signature.png|In-game M Graffiti signature from the opening sequence
Shadow Mario angry.jpg|A close-up of Shadow Mario in Pinna Park
Bowser Jr Artwork Super Mario Sunshine.png|[[Bowser Jr.]] wearing his "Mario mask" and holding his [[magic brush]]
ShadowMario SuperMarioKun.jpg|''[[Super Mario-kun]]''
MGTT Shadow Mario Artwork.png|''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''
GCN on GBA Icon.png|''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]''
ShadowMarioSmash3DS.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
BowserJrFinalSmash-Smash4WiiU.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
SM3DAS Welcome Video Shadow Mario.jpg|''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]''
Shadow Mario on the water towerHD.jpg|''Super Mario 3D All-Stars''
</gallery>
 
==Media==
{{media table
|file1=Shadow Mario Super Mario Sunshine.oga
|title1=Shadow Mario
|description1=Music from the Shadow Mario levels
|length1=0:30
}}
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ニセマリオ
|Jap=ニセマリオ
|JapR=Nise Mario
|JapR=Nise Mario
|JapM=Fake Mario; similar to [[Mario Clone]]
|JapM=Fake Mario. ''Nise'' comes from 偽
|ChiS=冒牌马力欧
|ChiSR=Màopái Mǎlìōu
|ChiSM=Fake Mario
|ChiT=冒牌瑪利歐
|ChiTC=<ref>{{cite|language=zh-hant|url=www.smashbros.com/TC/blog/index.html?pageCount=4&category=cat07_memories|title=大亂鬥部落格 {{!}} 任天堂明星大亂鬥　特別版 {{!}} 任天堂|publisher=Super Smash Blog|accessdate=January 15, 2020}}</ref>
|ChiTR=Màopái Mǎlìōu
|ChiTM=Fake Mario
|Dut=Schaduw-Mario
|DutM=Shadow Mario
|Fre=Antimario
|FreM=From the prefix "anti-" (opposite to) and Mario
|Ger=Mario Morgana
|Ger=Mario Morgana
|GerM=Mario Morgana; Derived from [[wikipedia:Fata Morgana (mirage)|Fata Morgana]], a mirage involving water. Fits into the other names of Italian origin in the game.
|GerM=Pun on [[wikipedia:Fata Morgana (mirage)|Fata Morgana]], a mirage involving water. Fits into the other names of Italian origin in the game.
|Ita=Mario Ombra
|Ita=Mario Ombra
|ItaM=Shadow Mario
|ItaM=Shadow Mario
|Kor=가짜마리오
|Fra=Antimario
|KorC=<ref>{{cite|language=ko|url=www.smashbros.com/ko_KR/blog/index.html?pageCount=19|title=슈퍼 스매시 블로그 {{!}} 슈퍼 스매시브라더스 얼티밋 {{!}} 닌텐도|publisher=Super Smash Blog|accessdate=December 26, 2022}}</ref>
|FraM=From the prefix "anti-" (opposite to) and Mario.
|KorR=Gajja Mario
|KorM=Fake Mario
|Por=Mario Sombra
|PorM=Shadow Mario
|Rus=Марио-тень
|RusR=Mario-Ten'
|RusM=Shadow Mario
|Spa=Mario Oscuro
|Spa=Mario Oscuro
|SpaM=Dark Mario
|SpaM=Dark Mario}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Prior to Shadow Mario's debut, Metal Mario had an alternate color scheme where he can be selected into blue in ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' for [[Nintendo 64]].
*When [[Mario]] is chasing Shadow Mario, a remixed version of the Underground Theme from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' plays in the background. This music has come to be known as Shadow Mario's theme.
 
*A character called [[Cosmic Mario]] (and [[Luigi]]'s counterpart, [[Cosmic Luigi]]) appears in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and looks very similar to Shadow Mario. In addition, the music that plays when [[Mario]] races Cosmic Mario is very similar to Shadow Mario's theme music.
==References==
*There are a total of twelve times Shadow Mario must be chased in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'': once in every seventh episode of each of the seven worlds and five times in the main [[Delfino Plaza]] area.
<references/>
*In the [[Prima Games]] Guide for ''Super Mario Sunshine'', it is said that [[Professor Elvin Gadd|E. Gadd]] gave the [[Magic Paintbrush]] to Shadow Mario thinking he was [[Mario]].
 
*Despite being weak to F.L.U.D.D's water, Shadow Mario can swim in regular water and the Poisonous Water in Noki Bay.
{{Super Mario Sunshine}}
*One of [[Metal Mario (character)|Metal Mario]]'s palette swaps in [[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]] resembles Shadow Mario.
{{MGTT}}
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{{MG}}
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{{SMSS}}
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