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===''Super Mario Bros.''===
[[File:SMB Mario Running Artwork.jpg|thumb|left|150px|''Super Mario Bros.'' is the first game to standardize Mario's general appearance, such as the look of his hair, his eyes, and his hat.]]
In ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', Mario arrives in the Mushroom Kingdom, where his objective is to rescue [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] (renamed Princess Peach in later games) from Bowser. Mario can gain power-ups and [[coin]]s from jumping against [[? Block]]s and [[Brick Block|Brick]]s. Mario begins the game as [[Small Mario]], who loses a life from any enemy attack. By using [[Super Mushroom]]s, Mario grows into [[Super Mario (form)|Super Mario]], who has an additional hit point (reverting to Small Mario after being hit). Super Mario has access to the [[Fire Flower]], which lets him throw [[fireball]]s that can knock out enemies. Mario can also become invincible for a short amount of time with the [[Super Star|Starman]].

===''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''===
Mario appears in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'', the sequel to ''Super Mario Bros.'', with the same role as in the original game. Mario's traction and jumping height remain the same, while those of [[Luigi]] are changed to differentiate him more from Mario. Luigi jumps higher than Mario but has less traction. This would be a distinguishing feature used in future games.
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===''Super Mario Bros. 2 / Super Mario Advance''===
[[File:MarioSMB2.png|thumb|Mario in World 1 of Subcon]]
In ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' and its [[reissue]], ''[[Super Mario Advance]]'', Mario, along with Luigi, Princess Toadstool, and [[Toad]], rescues [[Subcon]] from [[Wart]]. The ending of the game, however, reveals the events to take place in Mario's dream. Mario is a well-balanced character with no special abilities. The gameplay of the two games is different from that of other ''Super Mario'' titles: Enemies can no longer be defeated by [[stomp]]ing them, and Mario gains the power to pick up enemies, lift them over his head, and throw them.

In the story, based on the Japanese game ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'', Mario has experienced a dream one night. The [[Subcon (species)|fairylike beings]] from the land of Subcon inform him that Wart has taken over the land of Subcon and that they need Mario's help to defeat Wart. After awakening from his dream, however, Mario dismisses the dream and returns to sleep. The next day, Mario, along with Luigi, Princess Toadstool, and Toad, decides to go on a picnic. While searching for a proper place, they notice a cave and decide to explore within it. After entering the cave, the four of them are transported to Subcon. Mario remembers his dream, and they decide to save Subcon from Wart and the [[8 bits]].

===''BS Super Mario USA''===
{{quote|BS Sūpā Mario USA! Pāwā Charenji!|Mario|BS Super Mario USA}}
Mario reappears in the spiritual sequel to ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', ''[[BS Super Mario USA]]'', retaining his characteristics of being well balanced. While the four heroes celebrate their victory after the events of ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', Mario is seen to be awakening during the end of the game, implying the message that the whole adventure is simply a part of Mario's dream. ''BS Super Mario USA'' explains that Subcon is a dream world, and, while Mario and the others initially thought it is all a dream, they learn the truth about the realm when they are called back into the world to save it from Wart again. They must collect Gold Mario Statues in each level, defeat the boss, and find Wart.

===''Super Mario Bros. 3'' / ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3''===
In ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' and its [[Game Boy Advance]] reissue, ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', after Bowser has invaded again, Mario and Luigi travel through eight kingdoms, in which the [[kings]] have been transformed into different creatures by the seven [[Koopalings]]. During Mario's quest, he is repeatedly sent [[letter]]s by Princess Toadstool, who encloses power-ups for him. Eventually, Toadstool is kidnapped, but the Mario Bros. save her from Bowser in the [[Dark Land]]. ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' introduces several new power-ups that Mario can now use in addition to the Fire Flower, including the [[Super Leaf]], [[Tanooki Suit]], [[Frog Suit]], [[Hammer Suit]], and [[Goomba's Shoe]].

===''Super Mario Land''===
In ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', Mario travels to [[Sarasaland]] to rescue the land's princess, [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]], from the alien [[Tatanga]]. Mario's powers in the game are limited to [[Superball Mario]], in which he can shoot balls that ricochet off walls, as well as the [[Marine Pop]] (a submarine) and the [[Sky Pop]] (an airplane), each in a special auto-scrolling stage. When he rescues Daisy, the two fly off in a spaceship.

===''Super Mario World'' / ''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''===
[[File:Mario and Yoshi SMW.png|thumb|left|[[Cape Mario|Caped Mario]] and [[Yoshi]]]]
''[[Super Mario World]]'' and its reissue, ''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]'', introduce [[Yoshi]] as a sidekick character to Mario. Mario can ride [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] and so gain varying new powers. Mario meets Yoshi on a holiday in [[Dinosaur Land]], where [[Bowser]] kidnaps Toadstool again, forcing Mario and Luigi to rescue her once again. ''Super Mario World'' is the first ''Super Mario'' game to have a second jump button for a different jump—the [[Spin Jump]]—with which Super Mario can destroy [[Rotating Block]]s from above or jump off Yoshi's back; he can also use it to avoid certain obstacles or defeat foes. Mario can use [[Cape Feather]]s to turn into [[Cape Mario|Caped Mario]], allowing him to take off from the ground and stay in the air for quite a while. Mario can also use [[Grab Block]]s and throw them at enemies or obstacles.
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===''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins''===
''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'' introduces a new antagonist to Mario named [[Wario]]. Wario usurps [[Mario's castle]] while Mario rescues Princess Daisy in Sarasaland (the events of ''Super Mario Land''). The player's objective here is to regain control of Mario's castle. Mario gains more power-ups this time, including the [[Fire Flower]] and the [[Carrot]]. The [[Fire Mario|Fire form]] has a slightly different appearance: Mario wears a small feather on his cap. The Carrot transforms Mario into [[Bunny Mario]], allowing him to slow his descent or hover. Mario encounters several enemies and bosses by traveling through zones rather than worlds. When he finally reaches Wario, Wario attempts to use power-ups transforming him into Bunny Wario<ref name="NP92>''Nintendo Power'' Volume 92, page 87. – "'''''Whack Wario!''' Wario has studied your moves throughout the game and he's ready to give you a taste of your own mushroom powers. Jump on Wario's head as he springs around the screen. After you hit him three times he'll run away and transform into a Bunny Wario. Hit him three more times and he'll change into his final form–Fiery Wario.''"</ref> and Fiery Wario,<ref name="NP92/> but Mario eventually prevails and takes his castle back.

===''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''===
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{{quote|Hello!|Mario|Super Mario 64}}
In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', Mario is invited to have a [[cake]] with [[Princess Peach]] at the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]], but he finds the castle taken over and Peach kidnapped by Bowser. In order to save Peach, Mario has to collect the castle's [[Power Star]]s to advance and defeat Bowser. Mario utilizes a larger variety of jumps and maneuvers, such as the [[Backward Somersault]], the [[Side Somersault]], and the [[Wall Jump|Wall Kick]], and while he can stomp enemies, he can also attack them by [[punch]]ing and [[kick]]ing.

In the game's remake, ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', Mario is an unlockable character. He is invited to the Mushroom Castle for cake, along with [[Luigi]] and Wario. However, some time after they enter, Bowser overtakes the castle. The three are thrown behind locked doors, with Mario being sealed away by [[Goomboss]], who keeps the [[Mario's Key|key to his door]]. Yoshi can unlock Mario's door once he defeats Goomboss. Mario is required to rescue Luigi. The player also needs Mario to complete the game, as he is the only character that Bowser allows to enter the [[Bowser in the Sky|final level]] to rescue Peach. Mario has good stats, with decent power and [[swim]]ming, the best speed, and, by extension, the best jump height and distance (excluding Luigi's Backward Somersault). His special ability is the balloon-floating power gained by the [[Power Flower (Super Mario 64 DS)|Power Flower]]. Mario can also use the feather, the remake equivalent of the [[Wing Cap]], which gives him more special abilities than the other characters. Mario is also the only character that can wall-kick. Other characters can transform into Mario, gaining his appearance but not his voice, by putting on [[Mario Cap|Mario's cap]]. Mario can transform into Luigi and Wario this way but not into Yoshi.

Later in ''Super Mario 64 DS'', Mario can catch [[Rabbit#Super_Mario_64_DS|various pink rabbits]] to unlock side [[minigame]]s. Mario is featured in the following minigames:
*[[Wanted!]] — [[Mario's face]], along with the faces of the playable cast, either needs to be found or is part of the many other faces blocking the face that needs to be found.
*[[Boom Box (minigame)|Boom Box]] — Mario's head reacts to the player's choices in the minigame.
*[[Tox Box Shuffle]] — Mario's head reacts as it does in Boom Box.
*[[Mix-a-Mug]] — Mario is one of the matchable faces among Wario, Luigi, Peach, and Yoshi.
*[[Mario's Slides]] — Mario (represented by his face) needs to be guided down the slides toward a Star and away from [[Piranha Plant]]s.
*[[Bounce and Pounce]] — On every level, three Marios are falling and need to stomp on [[Fly Guy]]s. The player can tap on a Mario to have him move a certain direction. If a Mario falls, a life is lost and the Mario respawns.
*[[Trampoline Time]] — This is like Bounce and Pounce. Various Marios cross a gap and need to be supported by trampolines.
*[[Bounce and Trounce]] — This is similar to Bounce and Pounce. The minigame is more focused on earning a high score than clearing levels.
*[[Connect the Characters]] — This is similar to Mario's Slides, but the player needs to guide the correct head to the correct body of the dolls. The minigame begins with Mario and Yoshi dolls.
*[[Trampoline Terror]] — This is similar to Trampoline Time. Instead of guiding Marios across gaps, the player helps the Marios earn [[point]]s by flying through rainbow rings. One Mario is present in the minigame; as the player scores more points, more Marios appear, for a total of five Marios.
*[[Pair-a-Gone]] — Mario is on one of the several cards to match.
*[[Picture Poker]] — Mario is on one of the several cards. Mario, when matched, is ranked second-best, after the Star.
*[[Mushroom Roulette]] — Mario is in two of the slots.
*[[Mario Slot]] — The minigame references sprite work and key art for ''Super Mario Bros.''
*[[Pair-a-Gone and On]] — This is similar to Pair-a-Gone but endless.
*[[Memory Master]] — Mario is one of the matchable cards.
*[[Super Mario Slot]] — This is similar to Mario Slot.
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===''Super Mario Sunshine''===
[[File:SMS Clean Mario FLUDD Pose Artwork.png|thumb|upright=0.85|Mario with FLUDD on his back]]
{{quote|Super Mario Sunshine! Wahoo!|Mario|Super Mario Sunshine}}
In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Mario, Princess Peach, and [[Toadsworth]] arrive at [[Isle Delfino]], where Mario is framed for polluting the island and disrupting the sunlight and is sentenced to clean it and collect [[Shine Sprite]]s. Mario meets a new machine called [[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]] and discovers that [[Shadow Mario]], using a stolen [[magic brush|Magic Paintbrush]], is behind the pollution. Shadow Mario attempts a few times to kidnap Peach, and Mario later discovers that he is [[Bowser Jr.]] in disguise, who accuses Mario of stealing his mom, Peach. Mario does eventually meet and fight Bowser and Bowser Jr. in [[Corona Mountain]] to rescue Peach and restore Isle Delfino to normal.

With FLUDD, Mario can spray [[water]] at enemies and clear [[goop]]; the Expansion Nozzles for FLUDD can make Mario hover in the air for a short while, make him run at a turbo speed, or rocket him high in the air, although Mario can hold only one Expansion Nozzle at a time. Water for FLUDD can be refilled at any body of water in the game or with [[Water Bottle]]s. Mario can also ride Yoshis. In the secret levels of the game, Shadow Mario takes FLUDD away from Mario, leaving him with only his basic jumping abilities and the [[Ground Pound]] to beat the stages. When Mario loses his cap in ''Super Mario Sunshine'', he takes damage from the sun.

===''New Super Mario Bros.''===
{{quote|That's-a so nice!|Mario|New Super Mario Bros.}}
''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' depicts Mario in a similar plotline and game design to ''Super Mario Bros.'', having to save Princess Peach from Bowser Jr. and eventually fighting Bowser. Throughout the game, Mario has the option to travel through eight worlds or bypass a few. Mario first faces Bowser at the first of the eight [[castle]]s, where Mario presses a switch, causing Bowser to fall into the lava. However, Bowser survives as a skeletal version of himself, known as [[Dry Bowser]]. Mario later fights and defeats Dry Bowser in the eighth castle. Mario fights Bowser and Bowser Jr. during the final fight after Bowser Jr. resurrects Bowser. The traditional [[Super Mushroom]] and Fire Flower return, but power-ups also include further size-changing effects induced by the [[Mega Mushroom]] and the [[Mini Mushroom]]. The Mega Mushroom lets Mario grow to a giant size, allowing him to crush all enemies and obstacles such as [[Warp Pipe|pipes]], while the Mini Mushroom has Mario shrink to a tiny size, giving him access to [[small pipe]]s.

Mario can face against Luigi in the two-player side mode Mario vs. Luigi, collecting a set number of stars before Luigi does.

Mario is also in the minigame side mode, which first appeared in ''Super Mario 64 DS''. Mario is also in the following minigames exclusive to ''New Super Mario Bros.'':
*[[Vs. Mario's Slides]] — This is a two-player rendition of Mario's Slides from ''Super Mario 64 DS''.
*[[Jumping Brothers]] — This is similar to Bounce and Trounce from ''Super Mario 64 DS'', but Mario and Luigi compete with each other for points.
*[[Jumping Sudden Death]] — This is similar to Jumping Brothers, except Mario and Luigi avoid spikes. Instead of points, they have three lives and lose one if one lands on a spike.
*[[Vs. Trampoline Time]] — This is a two-player rendition of Trampoline Time from ''Super Mario 64 DS''. Players send a Mario back and forth between their screens until one misses; if a player misses three times, they lose.
*[[Vs. Pair-a-Gone]] — This is a two-player rendition of Pair-a-Gone from ''Super Mario 64 DS''.

===''Super Mario Galaxy''===
{{quote|Super Mario Galaxy!|Mario|Super Mario Galaxy}}
In the beginning of ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', Mario attends the [[Star Festival]] to receive a gift from Princess Peach. Bowser, however, disrupts the event, captures Peach, and summons [[Kamek]] to blast away Mario. After being found by [[Baby Luma]] (Peach's intended gift) and [[Rosalina]] in the [[Gateway Galaxy]], Mario assists Rosalina in powering her [[Cosmic Observatory]] so he can reach Bowser, who is disrupting other [[galaxy|galaxies]]. Most of the jumping mechanics present in ''Super Mario 64'' return, such as the [[Long Jump|long jump]] and the backward somersault. New powers include the [[spin|Star-Spin]] and the [[Star Pointer]], which can be controlled independently from Mario. The Star Pointer can shoot enemies or grab [[Star Bit]]s without controlling Mario. Additionally, Mario can get assistance by another player in Co-Star Mode, who can help gather Star Bits, shoot Star Bits, stun enemies, and assist in his jumping. Finally, Mario can find new sets of temporary power-ups that aid him in completing levels, providing him with new abilities, including but not limited to the [[Bee Mushroom]], the [[Boo Mushroom]], the [[Ice Flower]], and the [[Spring Mushroom]].

===''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''===
{{quote|New Super Mario Bros. Wii-hee!|Mario|New Super Mario Bros. Wii}}
Mario's role and basic abilities in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' remain the same as in [[New Super Mario Bros.|its predecessor]], although there are a few added power-ups, such as the [[Propeller Mushroom]] and the [[Penguin Suit]]. The story, while still basic, is slightly different—in the cutscene at the beginning of the game, Mario, Luigi, and many [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s, including [[Yellow Toad and Blue Toad|Blue Toad]] and [[Yellow Toad and Blue Toad|Yellow Toad]], are celebrating Princess Peach's birthday when a cake suddenly walks into the castle. When Peach moves closer to the cake, Bowser Jr. and the [[Koopalings]] jump out of the cake and throw it onto her. Mario, Luigi, and the Toads then give chase, and Mario once again fights his way through eight worlds in his attempt to rescue Peach. After Mario rescues her, she tells him about secret [[World 9 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 9]], extending his adventure.
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===''Super Mario Galaxy 2''===
{{quote|Super Mario...Galaxy! Woo-hoo!|Mario|Super Mario Galaxy 2}}
''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' follows a more simplistic form of the original game's story. [[Bowser]] disrupts the Star Festival and kidnaps Peach so she can bake a cake for him. As in the first game, Mario discovers Baby Luma. While pursuing Bowser, Mario enlists [[Lubba]]'s help and pilots [[Starship Mario]]. Aside from additional power-ups and the addition of [[Yoshi]], the gameplay is also identical to that of the first ''Super Mario Galaxy'' game.

===''Super Mario 3D Land''===
{{quote|Super Mario 3D Land.|[[Mario]]|source=[[Nintendo 3DS]] Home Menu icon}}
In ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', Bowser kidnaps [[Princess Peach]] while she checks the damage to a [[Tail Tree]]. Mario and the Toads then follow to try to rescue her. During the adventure, Mario battles several enemies old and new, including [[Boom Boom]] and [[Pom Pom]]. While running through the worlds, Mario receives letters from Peach to learn about her situation. Mario's adventure is a throwback to the classic 2D ''Super Mario'' adventures, relying on power-ups and his jumping to successfully clear levels, but merged with the 3D gameplay of later games as a new feature. He uses several classic power-ups, notably the [[Tanooki Suit]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. Unlike in older games, however, his default form is his [[Super Mario (form)|Super form]]; whenever he loses a life, he restarts in this form rather than his [[Small Mario|Small form]]. His new abilities include [[roll]]ing, which can break blocks if he is in Super form. He also has a few of his jumps from the 3D games, including the Long Jump, the Crouch Jump (which works like the [[Backward Somersault]]), and the [[Side Somersault]].

===''New Super Mario Bros. 2''===
[[File:Raccoon Mario - New Super Mario Bros 2.png|thumb|upright=0.85|left|Raccoon Mario makes a prominent reappearance since ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' in ''New Super Mario Bros. 2''; [[List of Super Mario 3D Land pre-release and unused content|it was planned to be in ''Super Mario 3D Land'']].]]
{{quote|New Super Mario Bros....2!|Mario|New Super Mario Bros. 2}}
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', Mario needs to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser again after the Koopalings kidnap her. During Mario's adventure, he and his brother collect many coins. [[Gold Mario]] (as well as the [[Gold Flower]]) is introduced as Mario's newest form. In this form, he can throw fireballs that transform blocks into coins for him to collect. This game is also the introduction of [[White Raccoon Mario]], a form obtainable from [[Invincibility Leaf|Invincibility Leaves]] received from [[Assist Block]]s. The form gives Mario the power of invincibility and all of the abilities of Raccoon Mario.

There is another mode in the game, [[Coin Rush]], in which Mario must collect as many coins as possible in three random courses within the time limit and without being defeated once. There are [[+ Clock]]s scattered throughout the courses, while Mario also gets more time by hitting [[Checkpoint Flag]]s. Reaching the top of the flagpole doubles Mario's coin count, and defeating enemies as Gold Mario or after a [[Gold Ring]] is triggered awards additional coins.
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===''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Luigi U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''===
{{quote|Oh, yeah! Mario time!|Mario|New Super Mario Bros. U}}
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', Mario must again save the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] from Bowser and [[Koopa Troop|his minions]] as he travels with his allies [[Luigi]], Blue Toad, Yellow Toad, and his new allies, [[Mii]]s. This game introduces [[Super Acorn]]s, which give Mario a new form, [[Flying Squirrel Mario]], when he collects them. In this form, Mario can glide and cling to walls. The upgraded [[P-Acorn]] allows him to [[fly]] indefinitely. His old power-ups, including but not limited to the [[Super Mushroom]], [[Fire Flower]], and [[Ice Flower]], return. The Penguin Suit and Propeller Suit from ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' also return, but they are found only in certain [[Toad House]]s and in Challenge Mode.

In this game, Mario discovers [[Baby Yoshi]]s that aid him on his adventure by providing light, emitting bubbles, or floating. During his adventure, he encounters new enemies, including but not limited to [[Waddlewing]]s, [[Nabbit]], and [[Goombrat]]s. To save Princess Peach, Mario must travel to a Koopaling's [[airship]] and defeat that Koopaling to proceed. When Mario finally arrives at [[Peach's Castle]], it is conquered, and he must enter the modified castle to defeat Bowser and rescue Peach.

In the downloadable content ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'', due to Luigi replacing Mario as the main protagonist, Mario himself does not appear, marking his only absence in the entire [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]]. His absence from the game is referenced in three instances: In the opening sequence, [[Mario Cap|his cap]] appears on the table; at the beginning of the [[Frosted Glacier]] level [[Broozers and Barrels]], a snowman with Mario's face and a cap with his ''M'' on it can be seen; and an object known as the [[Luigi Block]] has Mario's [[emblem]] on it (despite being named after Luigi).

Mario reappears as a playable character in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]'' and remains a non-playable character in ''New Super Luigi U''. When a [[Super Guide Block]] appears in ''New Super Luigi U'', however, a computer-controlled Mario now appears to complete a level for the player.
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===''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''===
[[File:Cat Mario Artwork (alt) - Super Mario 3D World.png|thumb|150px]]
{{quote|Super Mario...3D World!! Meow!|Mario|Super Mario 3D World}}
Mario returns in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and its [[Nintendo Switch]] port, ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'', alongside Luigi, Princess Peach, and [[Toad]], as an all-round character, in a similar way to ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', lacking the special abilities and trade-offs of the other three characters. After Bowser has kidnapped the [[Sprixie Princesses]], Peach falls into the [[Clear Pipe|pipe]] that leads to the [[Sprixie Kingdom]], and Mario, Toad, and Luigi follow. There, they cooperate on their adventure to reach Bowser. During the adventure, Mario encounters new items, most notably the [[Super Bell]], which transforms him into [[Cat Mario]]. He also encounters new enemies, such as [[Cat Goomba]]s, and old enemies, including [[Chargin' Chuck]]s. [[Boom Boom]] and [[Pom Pom]] also reappear to hinder Mario's progress, while new bosses, such as [[Hisstocrat]], are additional impediments.

In the game's port's standalone story ''[[Bowser's Fury]]'', Mario is the only character from ''Super Mario 3D World'' to be playable. He teams up with [[Bowser Jr.]] to collect [[Cat Shine]]s and defeat a corrupted Bowser and restore him back to normal, which they do by collecting more Cat Shines that awaken a new power-up called the [[Giga Bell]], one of the enhanced versions of the Super Bell that transforms Mario into [[Giga Cat Mario]], allowing him to grow to an enormous size to battle [[Fury Bowser]]. If Mario collects all 100 Cat Shines, his Cat form changes to match his Giga Cat form, Bowser Jr. and his [[Junior Clown Car]] become Cat variants of themselves, and Fury Bowser's spikes and hair change from orange to white, although all of these changes are simply aesthetic.

===''Super Mario Maker'' / ''Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS''===
[[File:Super Mario Maker - Mario Artwork 01.png|thumb|[[Builder Mario]] demonstrates ''Super Mario Maker''{{'}}s [[Super_Mario_Maker#Customization_options|option of attaching wings to objects]], one being a [[? Block]].]]
{{quote|Hey! Let's get making!|Mario|Super Mario Maker}}
Mario appears as the sole playable character in the [[Wii U]] level-creation game ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''. However, Mario can make use of [[Mystery Mushroom]]s to take on the appearances of a variety of other characters (including characters not from the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]). Also, a number of unlockable Mystery Mushroom [[Costume Mario|costume]]s alter Mario's sprite to a different iteration of himself, listed below. In the [[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS|Nintendo 3DS version]] of the game, Mario cannot do this due to the removal of the Mystery Mushroom.
*[[File:ModernMarioSMM.png]] Mario (''Super Mario Bros.''): A recolor of Mario's original ''Super Mario Bros.'' sprite that uses his modern colors.
*[[File:SMM Silver Mario.png]] Silver Mario (''Super Mario Maker''): A silver palette swap of Mario's modernized ''Super Mario Bros.'' sprite.
*[[File:SMM Gold Mario.png]] [[Gold Mario]] (''Super Mario Maker''): A golden palette swap of Mario's modernized ''Super Mario Bros.'' sprite.
*[[File:SMM Construction Mario.png]] [[Builder Mario]] (''Super Mario Maker''): An 8-bit rendition of the attire Mario wears on the box art and promotional art.
*[[File:SMM Dr Mario.png]] [[Dr. Mario]] (''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]''): Mario's modernized ''Super Mario Bros.'' sprite modified to look like Dr. Mario.
*[[File:SMM Mario Kart.png]] [[Mario Kart (series)|Kart Mario]] (''[[Super Mario Kart]]''): Mario's original ''Super Mario Bros.'' sprite, modified to match his current colors, driving a [[Standard Kart]] from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''.
*[[File:Mario (Super Mario-Kun) - SMM.png]] [[Super Mario-kun|SUPER MARIO KUN]] (''{{wp|Coro Coro Comic}}''): Mario's design from the ''Super Mario-kun'' manga, originally exclusive to Japan.
*[[File:CatMario-SMM.png]] [[Cat Mario]] (''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''): An 8-bit rendition of Cat Mario based on Mario's ''Super Mario Bros.'' sprite.
*[[File:FrogMario-SMM.png]] [[Frog Mario]] (''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''): Frog Mario's sprite from ''Super Mario Bros. 3''.
*[[File:Costume Mario (Paper Jam Bros.) - SMM.png]] Mario Trio (''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''): Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario are shown as one sprite.
*[[File:Mario (GLA) - SMM.png]] [[GLA]] ({{wp|Mercedes-Benz}}/[[Mario Kart 8]]): Mario drives a GLA SUV.
*[[File:SMM Statue Mario.png]] [[Statue Mario]] (''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''): Statue Mario's sprite from ''Super Mario Bros. 3''.
Mario is also given two new forms. The first one is [[Weird Mushroom (item)|Weird Mario]], which is a taller and skinnier version of him and has access to the [[scuttle]], and in addition to being a placeable form, it will also "answer" [[Warp Door]]s if they are tapped five times. The other is [[Big Mario]], which comes in two different versions: one with Mario's original colors and another with his modern colors. The form causes several enemies and items to gain traits of Mario (specifically [[Mario Cap|his cap]] and his moustache).

===''Super Mario Run''===
Mario reappears in ''[[Super Mario Run]]'' as a playable character along with Luigi, [[Princess Peach]], Toad, [[Toadette]], the colored [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s, and [[Princess Daisy]]. Mario is the only playable character at the start of the game, but the others are unlocked as the player progresses through the game. Along with Luigi, Mario has a small form, allowing him to be hit twice before being defeated. Statues of Mario can also be bought at the shop and built in Kingdom Builder. A golden Mario statue is also available for purchase via [[My Nintendo]].

===''Super Mario Odyssey''===
[[File:SMO Cap Throw.png|thumb|left|Mario with Cappy in ''Super Mario Odyssey'']]
{{Quote|Super Mario...Odyssey!|Mario|Super Mario Odyssey}}
In ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', Mario cooperates with [[Cappy]] to stop Bowser from kidnapping and marrying Peach. When Bowser kidnaps Peach again, Mario fights him on [[Bowser's Airship]]. However, he is defeated by Bowser and crash-lands in the [[Cap Kingdom]]. He is later found by a [[Bonneter]] named Cappy, whose sister [[Tiara]] was also kidnapped by Bowser, and the two team up to save their respective loved ones. Cappy replaces the [[Mario Cap]] (which was torn apart during the fight), allowing Mario to throw him in one of his moves as well as use him to [[capture]] various characters, enemies, and objects. The two then have to travel across various kingdoms in order to catch up with Bowser and save Peach.

Appearance-wise, Mario seems to have a similar design from ''Super Mario 3D World'', albeit with more detailed textures, and he appears to be much shorter than other humans, as seen in [[Metro Kingdom|New Donk City]].<ref name="Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017">Nintendo. (January 13, 2017). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kcdRBHM7kM Super Mario Odyssey - Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 Trailer]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved January 13, 2017.</ref>

===''Super Mario Maker 2''===
Mario reappears in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' as the main playable character. Although he is no longer the only playable character, he is the only one playable in Story Mode. Mario has access to the [[Super Bell]], due to the addition of a ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' style. In addition, he can use the [[Super Hammer]] in said style to turn into [[Builder Mario]], as well as the [[Superball Flower]] in the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' style, which previously appeared 30 years prior in ''[[Super Mario Land]]'' and turns Mario into [[Superball Mario]]. In the version 3.0.0 update, he also has access to the [[SMB2 Mushroom]], which turns him into [[SMB2 Mario]], giving him his appearance and characteristics from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''.

===''Super Mario Bros. 35''===
Mario appeared as a playable character in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 35]]'', being identical to his appearance from ''Super Mario Bros.'' He was also featured in multiple player icons.

===''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''===
[[File:SMBWMario.png|thumb|130px|Mario in ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'']]
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Mario appears in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' as one of the main playable characters. After Bowser invades the [[Flower Kingdom]] and merges and transforms into [[Prince Florian]]'s castle, causing chaos and trapping [[Poplin]]s, Mario and his friends happily agree to help. Prince Florian accompanies and guides him, and the badge on his head enables Mario to perform various abilities depending on the badge equipped. One of the new power-up forms Mario can take is [[Elephant Mario]]. This new form gives him the appearance of an anthropomorphic elephant, albeit without his shoes. Other new power-up forms include [[Drill Mario]] and [[Bubble Mario]].

''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'' is the first video game since ''[[Mario is Missing!]]'' where Mario is not voiced by [[Charles Martinet]], who retired from the role in August 2023.<ref>Bankhurst, A. (August 21, 2023). [https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-confirms-charles-martinet-is-not-involved-in-super-mario-bros-wonder Nintendo Confirms Charles Martinet Is Not Involved in Super Mario Bros. Wonder]. ''IGN''. Retrieved August 21, 2023.</ref> Instead, [[Kevin Afghani]] voices Mario in this game, and he would continue to voice Mario in later games.
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