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'''Mario''' is the hero of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. Mario was orignally created by [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] in [[1981]], where he first appeared in the video game ''[[Donkey Kong (arcade game)|Donkey Kong]]'' in the arcades. Despite his lengthy history, Mario is in many ways an undeveloped character, with many details of his accepted biography having been created through a complex lore spawned from the imaginations of comic book artists, cartoon writers, and fans.
'''Mario''' is the hero of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. Mario was originally created by [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] in [[1981]], where he first appeared in the video game ''[[Donkey Kong (arcade)|Donkey Kong]]'' in arcades, where he was originally called '''Jumpman'''.


Mario got his name when someone at Nintendo thought that he looked like the Italian landlord of a [[Nintendo]] of America office in New York, Mario Segali. His surname is also "Mario" since the name of the first game starring [[Luigi]] had the name "Mario Brothers."
Mario got his current name when someone at [[Nintendo]] thought that he looked like the Italian landlord of a Nintendo of America office in New York, Mario Segali. His surname is also "Mario", effectively making his name '''Mario Mario'''.


Officially, Nintendo producers have stated that Mario's biography is kept simple in order to make the character versatile and reusable in many different games and situations. Mario is one of the most underdeveloped characters in the [[Marioverse]], with characters such as [[Bowser]] and [[Princess Peach]] having more complex, consistent, and unique back stories.
Mario is one of the most recognizable video game characters of all time and is Nintendo's official mascot.  He is best known for rescuing [[Princess Peach]] from [[Bowser]] along with his brother, [[Luigi]] by using his many powers, among them his amazing [[Jump|jumping]] ability.


In his first appearance in ''Donkey Kong'', all that was stated was that he was a carpenter who had to save [[Pauline]] from [[Donkey Kong]].  He later reappeared in [[Donkey Kong Jr. (arcade)|Donkey Kong Jr.]], and was actually the villain.  He had DK caged up, hitting him with a whip. DK's son, Donkey Kong Jr. had to save him.  His third appearance in ''[[Mario Bros.]]'' changed his profession to plumber, which was more fitting with the pipe theme of that game. Here, Mario and his brother Luigi cleaned out the sewers of [[Brooklyn]]. This fact, in addition to both the cartoon series and the movie, led many to believe that Brooklyn was Mario's original home. Newer games and manuals, however, state that he grew up in the fictional [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. Some have suggested that the brothers were taken to the "[[Real World]]" at an early age, while others disagree with this because it contradicts the other games and the ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' guide, which was written after ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''.  It appears as though the idea that Mario grew up in Brooklyn was retconned, and, at any rate, in no actual Mario game does it say that Mario grew up in Brooklyn, just the text manual of Mario Bros.
==Biography==
Despite his lengthy history, Mario is, in many ways, an undeveloped character, with many details of his accepted biography having been created through complex lor spawned from the imaginations of comic book artists, cartoon writers, and fans.  What is generally known about Mario is that he is a plumber who stands for what is right and has a love for Italian food.  Mario has proven himself to be an excellent fighter, all-around sports player, and partier in Mario spin-off titles.
 
Officially, Nintendo producers have stated that Mario's biography is kept simple in order to make the character versatile and reusable in many different games and situations.  Mario is indeed one of the most underdeveloped characters in the [[Marioverse]], with characters such as [[Bowser]] and [[Princess Peach]] having more complex, consistent, and unique back stories.
 
In his first appearance in ''Donkey Kong'', all that was stated about Mario was that he was a carpenter who abused his pet monkey, [[Donkey Kong]], who ran off with his girlfriend, [[Pauline]].  He later reappeared in ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (arcade)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'', and was actually the villain.  He had D.K. caged up, hitting him with a whip.
 
In his third appearance in ''[[Mario Bros.]]'', Mario's occupation was changed to a plumber in [[Brooklyn]], which was more fitting with the pipe them of the game. Here, Mario and his brother, Luigi, cleaned the Brooklyn sewers of monsters. This fact, along with both the cartoon series and movie, led many to believe that Brooklyn was Mario's original home. Newer games and manuals, however, state that he grew up in the fictional [[Mushroom Kingdom]], causing fans to speculate that as a [[Baby Mario|baby]], he was taken to the "[[Real World]]".  It appears as though the idea that Mario grew up in Brooklyn was retconned, and, at any rate, in no actual Mario game does it say that Mario grew up in Brooklyn, just the text manual of Mario Bros.
[[Image:Yoshi smw2.PNG|100px|thumb|left|Mario riding [[Yoshi]] in [[Super Mario World]].]]
[[Image:Yoshi smw2.PNG|100px|thumb|left|Mario riding [[Yoshi]] in [[Super Mario World]].]]
Over the course of his many games, Mario has rescued a number of women from captivity (including Pauline, Princess Peach, and [[Princess Daisy]]) and has become regarded as a great hero in the Mushroom Kingdom. There is no definitive time line for the events in the various games, most of which could be placed in nearly any order.
Over the course of his many games, Mario has rescued a number of women from captivity (including Pauline, Princess Peach, and [[Princess Daisy]]) and has become regarded as a great hero in the Mushroom Kingdom. There is no definitive time line for the events in the various games, most of which could be placed in nearly any order.
==Physical Description and Traits==
Mario's distinctive look is due to technology restrictions in the mid-'80s: with a limited number of pixels and colors, the programmers could not animate Mario's movement without making his arms "disappear" if his shirt was a solid color; they did not have the space to give him a mouth; and they could not animate hair, so Mario got overalls, a moustache, and a cap to bypass these problems. Mario's creator Shigeru Miyamoto has also stated when interviewed that Mario wears a cap because he finds it difficult to draw hair.{{fact}}  
Mario's distinctive look is due to technology restrictions in the mid-'80s: with a limited number of pixels and colors, the programmers could not animate Mario's movement without making his arms "disappear" if his shirt was a solid color; they did not have the space to give him a mouth; and they could not animate hair, so Mario got overalls, a moustache, and a cap to bypass these problems. Mario's creator Shigeru Miyamoto has also stated when interviewed that Mario wears a cap because he finds it difficult to draw hair.{{fact}}  


When Mario was first conceived, he looked, more or less, as he does today: a short, plump man with the trademark hat, brown hair, black mustache and overalls. He normally wears blue overalls on top of a red shirt, but such was not always the case. Originally, he wore red overalls on top of a blue shirt — almost exactly the opposite of what he wears now. The American ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' was the first appearance of his modern outfit (the box had the red overalls-on-blue shirt, but the game itself had a blue overalls-on-red shirt); however, it was ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' that standardized today's blue overalls-on-red shirt outfit. (Incidentally, the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' has neither in-game; Mario wears a brown shirt with red overalls). Mario's outfit rarely changes, though he's known to change it on occasion if the situation calls for it. For example, in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Mario wore short sleeves instead of his usual long sleeved shirt, and could even forgo this entirely in favor of a more tropical shirt design worn over his normal shirt, which he always wore with sunglasses.  
When Mario was first conceived, he looked, more or less, as he does today: a short, plump man with the trademark hat, brown hair, black mustache and overalls. He normally wears blue overalls on top of a red shirt, but such was not always the case. Originally, he wore red overalls on top of a blue shirt — almost exactly the opposite of what he wears now. The American ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' was the first appearance of his modern outfit (the box had the red overalls-on-blue shirt, but the game itself had a blue overalls-on-red shirt); however, it was ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' that standardized today's blue overalls-on-red shirt outfit. (Incidentally, the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' has neither in-game; Mario wears a brown shirt with red overalls). Mario's outfit rarely changes, though he's known to change it on occasion if the situation calls for it. For example, in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Mario wore short sleeves instead of his usual long sleeved shirt, and could even forgo this entirely in favor of a more tropical shirt design worn over his normal shirt, which he always wore with sunglasses.  
==Powers and Abilities==
[[Image:ssb-marios.jpg|thumb|200px|right|When Mario appeared in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]'', his clothing was much more realistic than it was in [[Super Smash Bros.]]]]
*Mario's first and trademark ability is his [[Jump]], which allows him to stomp and defeat most enemies.  There are many variations of the Jump, such as the Ultra Jump in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' which allows him to stomp an enemy 100 times when timed correctly, making it one of his most dangerous attacks.
*Mario also has many boxing abilities, including [[Punch|punching]] and [[Kick|kicking]].
*Mario can perform many standard moves in the [[Marioverse]], such as the [[Ground Pound]].
*Mario's first weapons were the [[Hammer]] in ''Donkey Kong'' and the [[Firebal]] in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''.  Mario often uses the Hammer as a weapon in Mario RPG's.  Mario can, in some games, control fire without a [[Fire Flower]] power-up.
*Mario has four power-ups that allow him to fly; the [[Racoon Mario|Racoon Suit]], the [[Tanooki Suit]], the [[Cape Feather]], and the [[Wing Cap]].
*Mario has two other caps he can wear, the [[Metal Cap]] and [[Vanish Cap]], which turn him into [[Metal Mario]] and make him invisible, respectively.
*Mario even has his own fighting style. Although he never really uses it in his games, he does use the martial arts in a ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' comic. In the comic, while figting [[Lemmy Koopa]], Mario says, "Good thing I know karate!" In the following panel, Mario jumps many times in a rapid motion, dodging all of Lemmy's attacks with ease.
*In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door]]'', Mario became more paper-like, and could become Flat Mario, Paper Tube Mario, Paper Airplane Mario, and Paper Boat Mario.
==Roles==
Mario usually takes on the role of the hero, however, he was the big bad in ''Donkey Kong Jr.'', and a damsel in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'', and ''[[Super Princess Peach]]''.
==Games==
Being the star of the [[Marioverse]], Mario has appeared in almost all of them, with rare exceptions including ''[[Donkey Kong 3]]'' and ''[[Wario's Woods]]''.
Mario has made cameos in many games.  In ''Punch Out!!'' for the [[NES]], Mario appears in the audience, and in its remake, ''Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!'', he is the boxing referee.  He, Donkey Kong, and Pauline appeared in a bonus stage of Pinball for the NES, snagged a cameo in ''Alleyway'', waved a checkered flag in ''F-1 Race'', and appeared in many other games.  He and many other Mario characters can be found in the ''Legend of Zelda'' series, and pieces of furniture, outfits, and wallpaper and carpeting devoted to him can be found in ''[[Animal Crossing]]'' for the [[Nintendo GameCube]].
==Portrayal in Other Media==
Mario was voiced/portrayed by:
*[[Lou Albano]] in the [[Super Mario Bros. Super Show]].
*[[Walker Boone]] in [[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]] and [[Super Mario World (TV series)|Super Mario World]] cartoons.
*[[Charles Martinet]] in most of the video games.
*[[Bob Hoskins]] in the [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|Super Mario Bros.]] movie.
== Tattle Information ==
"It's Mario, silly! He's here to save Princess Peach, who was kidnapped by Bowser. Remember? He fights until the bitter end, no matter what enemies attack!" -[[Lee]] or a [[Duplighost]], when copying [[Goombario]]'s Tattle ability.


== Initial Stats in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' ==
== Initial Stats in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' ==
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***Description: Mario [[Jump|jumps]] on one enemy. Right before he stomps, push the "Y" button.
***Description: Mario [[Jump|jumps]] on one enemy. Right before he stomps, push the "Y" button.


== Tattle Information ==
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' Trophy Bio==
"It's Mario, silly! He's here to save Princess Peach, who was kidnapped by Bowser. Remember? He fights until the bitter end, no matter what enemies attack!" -[[Lee]] or a [[Duplighost]], when copying [[Goombario]]'s Tattle ability


== Mario's Powers and Abilities ==
===Trophy Information for Mario===
[[Image:ssb-marios.jpg|thumb|200px|right|When Mario appeared in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]'', his clothing was much more realistic than it was in [[Super Smash Bros.]]]]
Known worldwide as Mr. Nintendo, Mario uses his incredible jumping ability to thwart the evil Bowser time after time. While he's best known as a hero, Mario has played many roles, including racer, doctor, golfer, and villain. His tastes have changed over 20 years of gaming; he long ago swapped the colors of his shirt and overalls.
* Mario can (in some games) control fire without a powerup.
* In ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', Mario and the other three playable characters have a Super Jump. Mario would duck down, and after about two seconds, he'd start to glow. When he releases his energy, Mario would jump twice as high.
* Mario's Super Jump height was exceeded only by his Ultra Jump, from ''Super Mario RPG''. With this special attack, Mario can jump on enemies consecutively one hundred times (if performed correctly). This is one of Mario's most dangerous attacks.
* Mario even has his own fighting style. Although he never really uses it in his games, he does use the martial arts in a ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' comic. In the comic, while figting [[Lemmy Koopa]], Mario says "Good thing I know karate." In the following panel, Mario jumps many times in a rapid motion, dodging all of Lemmy's attacks with ease.
* Mario has many different jumps: Jump, Super Jump, Ultra Jump, Running Jump, Backflip, Somersault, Spin Jump, Mario Tornado, Super Jump Punch, and the Triple Jump.
*In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', Mario can perform three or more jumps in midair.
*In ''Super Mario 64'', Mario can hold his breath underwater for 46 seconds before dying. However, in other Mario games, the plumber can hold his breath indefinitely.
*Mario has 4 powerups that can make him fly- the [[Tanooki Suit]], the [[Raccoon Suit]], the [[Wing Cap]], and the [[Cape]].
*In the RPG sub-series, Mario's most powerful weapon is the [[Ultra Hammer]] (However, in ''Super Mario RPG'', the Ultra Hammer is only the second most powerful weapon; the hidden item, the [[Lazy Shell]], is his most powerful weapon.).


{{fact}}<noinclude>Lots of those abilities.</noinclude>
===Trophy Information for Raccoon Mario==
In ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', Super Leafs caused Mario to grow raccoon ears and a tail. By sprinting and rapidly wagging the tail, Mario gained the ability to fly for short periods. Like the Cape in ''Super Mario World'', the tail also reduced the speed at which he fell, making midair moves easier. Needless to say, real raccoons were jealous.


== Paper Abilities of ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''==
===Trophy Information for Mario & Yoshi===
'''Airplane Mode:''' The player can make Mario enter this mode by positioning him over a plane panel and pressing Y. This turns him into a plane. He can then glide through the air. The player uses the control stick to steer him. <br>
[[Yoshi]] was first introduced in ''Super Mario World'', and the sight of Mario riding the helpful character soon became an enduring image. Despite his Cape, Mario can't fly while astride Yoshi. The pair can make huge jumps and drift slowly back to earth, though. As a last resort, Mario could leap off Yoshi's back to safety.
'''Paper Mode:''' Mario can turn sideways if the player presses R. (He is paper thin in the [[Paper Mario]] series, so sideways he can get through thin cracks.) <br>
'''Tube Mode:''' Hold down R and rotate the control stick.<br>
'''Boat Mode:''' Position Mario over a boat panel and press Y.  


==Names of Mario==
===Trophy Information for Metal Mario===
[[Image:Dr mario.gif|left|thumb|150px|Mario as a [[Dr. Mario|doctor]].]]
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.
*'''Jumpman''' (Mario's original name in the Japanese arcade version of [[Donkey Kong (arcade game)|Donkey Kong]]. He was renamed for the American release)
*'''Doctor Mario''' (Mario when he assumes his medical persona in [[Dr. Mario]])
*'''Mario''' (Mario's standard name)
*'''Super Mario''' (Mario when he grows large from a [[Super Mushroom]]) 
*'''Fiery Mario''' (Mario when he grabs a [[Fire Flower]])
*'''The Great Gonzales''' (Mario's fighter name in the [[Glitz Pit]])
*'''Mario Mario''' (Mario's full name)


==Portrayals==
===Trophy Information for Paper Mario===
Was voiced/portrayed by:
The Star Rod: Bowser stole it, and Mario wants it back. Bowser vs. Mario is familiar for Mario aficionados, but Paper Mario is novel. What this game brings to the 3D polygon-filled gaming world is its art style: everything is wafer thin! What the visuals lack in realism, they more than make up for in unique artistry.
*[[Lou Albano]] in the [[Super Mario Bros. Super Show]].
*[[Walker Boone]] in [[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]] and [[Super Mario World (TV series)|Super Mario World]] cartoons.
*[[Charles Martinet]] in most of the video games.
*[[Bob Hoskins]] in the [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|Super Mario Bros.]] movie.


== Quotes ==  
== Quotes ==  
[[Mario (Quotes)]]
Main article: ''[[Mario (Quotes)]]''.
 
*"Mama mia!" -Many games.
*"Let's-a-go!" -Many games.
*"It's-a-me, Mario!" -''[[Super Mario 64]]''.
 
==Information from Mario Sports Games==
 
===Mario Kart: Double Dash!!===
'''Racing Kart:''' [[Red Fire]].<br>
'''Weight Class:''' Middleweight.<br>
'''Special Item:''' [[Fireball]].


==''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'' info==
===Mario Power Tennis==
*'''Type:''' All-Around
'''Type:''' All-Around.<br>
*'''Special Shot:''' [[Fire Shot]]
'''Defensive Power Shot:''' [[Spin Jump Return]].<br>
'''Offensive Power Shot:''' [[Iron Hammer]].


==''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' Bio==
===Mario Superstar Baseball===
"Everyone's favorite hero. When Peach is in trouble, he always saves the day!
'''Teams:''' Mario Heroes, Mario Fireballs, Mario Sunshines, Mario All-Stars.<br>
A kart racer, tennis player, golf enthusiast, doctor...the list goes on and on,
'''Type:''' Balanced.<br>
showing that he's a jack-of-all-trades. His trademark [[fireball]] will help him in his first
'''Special Ball:''' Fireball.<br>
foray into baseball."
'''Bio:''' "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."
 
===Super Mario Strikers===
'''Type:''' Balanced.<br>
'''Super Strike:''' [[Fire Shot]].
 
===Mario Hoops 3-on-3===
'''Baller Name:''' The Jumpman.<br>
'''Type:''' All-Around.<br>
'''Special Shot:''' [[Fire Shot]]
 
== Quotes ==
Main article: ''[[Mario (Quotes)]]''.


==External Links==
*"Mama mia!" -Many games.
*http://www.mariotendo.com
*"Let's-a-go!" -Many games.
*http://www.smbhq.com
*"It's-a-me, Mario!" -''[[Super Mario 64]]''.
*http://www.Mariomonsters.com/frames.html


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File:Mario.jpg
Mario's current appearance, with mustache, blue overalls, red shirt and trademark hat.

Mario is the hero of the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario was originally created by Shigeru Miyamoto in 1981, where he first appeared in the video game Donkey Kong in arcades, where he was originally called Jumpman.

Mario got his current name when someone at Nintendo thought that he looked like the Italian landlord of a Nintendo of America office in New York, Mario Segali. His surname is also "Mario", effectively making his name Mario Mario.

Mario is one of the most recognizable video game characters of all time and is Nintendo's official mascot. He is best known for rescuing Princess Peach from Bowser along with his brother, Luigi by using his many powers, among them his amazing jumping ability.

Biography

Despite his lengthy history, Mario is, in many ways, an undeveloped character, with many details of his accepted biography having been created through complex lor spawned from the imaginations of comic book artists, cartoon writers, and fans. What is generally known about Mario is that he is a plumber who stands for what is right and has a love for Italian food. Mario has proven himself to be an excellent fighter, all-around sports player, and partier in Mario spin-off titles.

Officially, Nintendo producers have stated that Mario's biography is kept simple in order to make the character versatile and reusable in many different games and situations. Mario is indeed one of the most underdeveloped characters in the Marioverse, with characters such as Bowser and Princess Peach having more complex, consistent, and unique back stories.

In his first appearance in Donkey Kong, all that was stated about Mario was that he was a carpenter who abused his pet monkey, Donkey Kong, who ran off with his girlfriend, Pauline. He later reappeared in Donkey Kong Jr., and was actually the villain. He had D.K. caged up, hitting him with a whip.

In his third appearance in Mario Bros., Mario's occupation was changed to a plumber in Brooklyn, which was more fitting with the pipe them of the game. Here, Mario and his brother, Luigi, cleaned the Brooklyn sewers of monsters. This fact, along with both the cartoon series and movie, led many to believe that Brooklyn was Mario's original home. Newer games and manuals, however, state that he grew up in the fictional Mushroom Kingdom, causing fans to speculate that as a baby, he was taken to the "Real World". It appears as though the idea that Mario grew up in Brooklyn was retconned, and, at any rate, in no actual Mario game does it say that Mario grew up in Brooklyn, just the text manual of Mario Bros.

File:Yoshi smw2.PNG
Mario riding Yoshi in Super Mario World.

Over the course of his many games, Mario has rescued a number of women from captivity (including Pauline, Princess Peach, and Princess Daisy) and has become regarded as a great hero in the Mushroom Kingdom. There is no definitive time line for the events in the various games, most of which could be placed in nearly any order.

Physical Description and Traits

Mario's distinctive look is due to technology restrictions in the mid-'80s: with a limited number of pixels and colors, the programmers could not animate Mario's movement without making his arms "disappear" if his shirt was a solid color; they did not have the space to give him a mouth; and they could not animate hair, so Mario got overalls, a moustache, and a cap to bypass these problems. Mario's creator Shigeru Miyamoto has also stated when interviewed that Mario wears a cap because he finds it difficult to draw hair.Template:Fact

When Mario was first conceived, he looked, more or less, as he does today: a short, plump man with the trademark hat, brown hair, black mustache and overalls. He normally wears blue overalls on top of a red shirt, but such was not always the case. Originally, he wore red overalls on top of a blue shirt — almost exactly the opposite of what he wears now. The American Super Mario Bros. 2 was the first appearance of his modern outfit (the box had the red overalls-on-blue shirt, but the game itself had a blue overalls-on-red shirt); however, it was Super Mario Bros. 3 that standardized today's blue overalls-on-red shirt outfit. (Incidentally, the original Super Mario Bros. has neither in-game; Mario wears a brown shirt with red overalls). Mario's outfit rarely changes, though he's known to change it on occasion if the situation calls for it. For example, in Super Mario Sunshine, Mario wore short sleeves instead of his usual long sleeved shirt, and could even forgo this entirely in favor of a more tropical shirt design worn over his normal shirt, which he always wore with sunglasses.

Powers and Abilities

File:Ssb-marios.jpg
When Mario appeared in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Brawl, his clothing was much more realistic than it was in Super Smash Bros.
  • Mario's first and trademark ability is his Jump, which allows him to stomp and defeat most enemies. There are many variations of the Jump, such as the Ultra Jump in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars which allows him to stomp an enemy 100 times when timed correctly, making it one of his most dangerous attacks.
  • Mario also has many boxing abilities, including punching and kicking.
  • Mario can perform many standard moves in the Marioverse, such as the Ground Pound.
  • Mario's first weapons were the Hammer in Donkey Kong and the Firebal in Super Mario Bros.. Mario often uses the Hammer as a weapon in Mario RPG's. Mario can, in some games, control fire without a Fire Flower power-up.
  • Mario has four power-ups that allow him to fly; the Racoon Suit, the Tanooki Suit, the Cape Feather, and the Wing Cap.
  • Mario has two other caps he can wear, the Metal Cap and Vanish Cap, which turn him into Metal Mario and make him invisible, respectively.
  • Mario even has his own fighting style. Although he never really uses it in his games, he does use the martial arts in a Super Mario Bros. 3 comic. In the comic, while figting Lemmy Koopa, Mario says, "Good thing I know karate!" In the following panel, Mario jumps many times in a rapid motion, dodging all of Lemmy's attacks with ease.
  • In Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, Mario became more paper-like, and could become Flat Mario, Paper Tube Mario, Paper Airplane Mario, and Paper Boat Mario.

Roles

Mario usually takes on the role of the hero, however, he was the big bad in Donkey Kong Jr., and a damsel in Super Mario 64 DS, Luigi's Mansion, and Super Princess Peach.

Games

Being the star of the Marioverse, Mario has appeared in almost all of them, with rare exceptions including Donkey Kong 3 and Wario's Woods.

Mario has made cameos in many games. In Punch Out!! for the NES, Mario appears in the audience, and in its remake, Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!, he is the boxing referee. He, Donkey Kong, and Pauline appeared in a bonus stage of Pinball for the NES, snagged a cameo in Alleyway, waved a checkered flag in F-1 Race, and appeared in many other games. He and many other Mario characters can be found in the Legend of Zelda series, and pieces of furniture, outfits, and wallpaper and carpeting devoted to him can be found in Animal Crossing for the Nintendo GameCube.

Portrayal in Other Media

Mario was voiced/portrayed by:

Tattle Information

"It's Mario, silly! He's here to save Princess Peach, who was kidnapped by Bowser. Remember? He fights until the bitter end, no matter what enemies attack!" -Lee or a Duplighost, when copying Goombario's Tattle ability.

Initial Stats in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

  • Level 1
  • HP: 20
  • FP: 10
  • Speed: 20
  • Attack: 20
  • Defense: 0
  • Magic Attack: 10
  • Magic Defense: 2
  • Special Attacks:
    • Jump:
      • FP Used: 3
      • Magic Power: 25
      • Description: Mario jumps on one enemy. Right before he stomps, push the "Y" button.

Super Smash Bros. Melee Trophy Bio

Trophy Information for Mario

Known worldwide as Mr. Nintendo, Mario uses his incredible jumping ability to thwart the evil Bowser time after time. While he's best known as a hero, Mario has played many roles, including racer, doctor, golfer, and villain. His tastes have changed over 20 years of gaming; he long ago swapped the colors of his shirt and overalls.

=Trophy Information for Raccoon Mario

In Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Leafs caused Mario to grow raccoon ears and a tail. By sprinting and rapidly wagging the tail, Mario gained the ability to fly for short periods. Like the Cape in Super Mario World, the tail also reduced the speed at which he fell, making midair moves easier. Needless to say, real raccoons were jealous.

Trophy Information for Mario & Yoshi

Yoshi was first introduced in Super Mario World, and the sight of Mario riding the helpful character soon became an enduring image. Despite his Cape, Mario can't fly while astride Yoshi. The pair can make huge jumps and drift slowly back to earth, though. As a last resort, Mario could leap off Yoshi's back to safety.

Trophy Information for Metal Mario

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.

Trophy Information for Paper Mario

The Star Rod: Bowser stole it, and Mario wants it back. Bowser vs. Mario is familiar for Mario aficionados, but Paper Mario is novel. What this game brings to the 3D polygon-filled gaming world is its art style: everything is wafer thin! What the visuals lack in realism, they more than make up for in unique artistry.

Quotes

Main article: Mario (Quotes).

  • "Mama mia!" -Many games.
  • "Let's-a-go!" -Many games.
  • "It's-a-me, Mario!" -Super Mario 64.

Information from Mario Sports Games

Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

Racing Kart: Red Fire.
Weight Class: Middleweight.
Special Item: Fireball.

=Mario Power Tennis

Type: All-Around.
Defensive Power Shot: Spin Jump Return.
Offensive Power Shot: Iron Hammer.

Mario Superstar Baseball

Teams: Mario Heroes, Mario Fireballs, Mario Sunshines, Mario All-Stars.
Type: Balanced.
Special Ball: Fireball.
Bio: "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."

Super Mario Strikers

Type: Balanced.
Super Strike: Fire Shot.

Mario Hoops 3-on-3

Baller Name: The Jumpman.
Type: All-Around.
Special Shot: Fire Shot

Quotes

Main article: Mario (Quotes).

  • "Mama mia!" -Many games.
  • "Let's-a-go!" -Many games.
  • "It's-a-me, Mario!" -Super Mario 64.

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