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{{articleabout|the main character of the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]]|the series of the same name|[[Mario (series)]]}}
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{{redirect|"Jumpman" and "Jump Man"|other uses|[[Jumpman (disambiguation)]]}}
|image=[[Image:MarioMP8a.PNG{{!}}215px]] <br>'''Mario''' from ''[[Mario Party 8]]''.
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|full_name=Mario Mario
|image=[[File:MvDK NS Mario.png|130px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' for the [[Nintendo Switch]]
|first_appearance=[[Donkey Kong (arcade game){{!}}''Donkey Kong'']] (1981)
|full_name=Mario Mario<ref name="full name">{{cite|author=Brian|url=nintendoeverything.com/miyamoto-says-marios-full-name-is-mario-mario|title=Miyamoto says Mario’s full name is “Mario Mario|publisher=Nintendo Everything|date=September 14, 2015|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref>
|species=[[Human]]
|species=Human
|affiliation=[[Mushroom Kingdom]]
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' ([[List of games by date#1981|1981]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi RPG 3]] (2009)
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|portrayed_by=Peter Cullen ([[The Saturday Supercade]])<br>Toro Furuya (''[[The Great Mission to Save Princess Peach]]'')<br>[[Lou Albano]] (''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'')<br>[[Walker Boone]] (''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' and ''[[Super Mario World (television series)|Super Mario World]]'')<br>[[Bob Hoskins]] (The [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|Super Mario Bros.]] movie)<br>Mark Graue (''[[Hotel Mario]]'')<br>Ronald B Ruben {''[[Mario Teaches Typing]]'')<br>[[Charles Martinet]] (most games, starting with ''[[Mario's Game Gallery]])''
|latest_portrayal=[[Kevin Afghani]] ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]]–present)
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{{quote|It's-a me, Mario!|Mario|Super Mario 64}}
{{quote|It's-a me, Mario!|Mario|Super Mario 64}}


'''Mario''' (Japanese: '''マリオ'''; originally '''Jumpman''') is the main character of the ''[[Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' series and [[Nintendo|Nintendo's]] primary mascot.  In the series, Mario uses his legendary [[jump]] and combat abilities to defend the peaceful inhabitants of [[Mushroom World]] from power-hungry villains such as [[Bowser]].  While not adventuring, Mario participates in a variety of sporting events and even works as his alter-ego, [[Dr. Mario (character)|Dr. Mario]].
'''Mario''' is the main character and titular protagonist of the long-running and highly successful [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. He was created by Japanese video game designer [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] and serves as the main mascot of [[Nintendo]]. Mario made his first appearance as the protagonist of the arcade game ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'', released in [[List of games by date#1981|1981]] (in which he took the alias "'''Jumpman'''"). Since ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', his trademark abilities have been his [[jump]]ing and [[stomp]]ing powers, with which he defeats most of his enemies, and his ability to gain even more powers with a plethora of items, such as the [[Super Mushroom]], the [[Fire Flower]], and the [[Super Star]]. Games have usually portrayed Mario as a silent, straightforward character. According to Nintendo's philosophy, this allows Mario to fit in many different genres and roles. In most games, he is the hero who goes on an adventure to save [[Princess Peach]] from his arch-nemesis, [[Bowser]], but he has been shown doing many other activities besides adventuring, such as [[Mario Kart (series)|racing]] and sporting with his younger but taller twin brother, [[Luigi]]; his friends such as [[Yoshi]] and [[Toad]]; and others.


==History==
==Creation==
[[Image:MarioMemoriesWallpaper.jpg|thumb|right| many scenes from Mario's past adventures]]
[[File:Jumpmanconcept.jpg|thumb|left|Concept art for Mario]]
Mario was created out of necessity by [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] after Nintendo lost the license to create a video game based on the [[wikipedia:Popeye|Popeye]] universe. The designers kept the gameplay, but created a new cast of characters. Mario assumed Popeye's role, and the game was released as the arcade version of ''[[Donkey Kong (arcade)|Donkey Kong]]''. In this game, he was referred to as "Jumpman."
Following the failure of ''[[nwiki:Radar Scope|Radar Scope]]'' in North America, Nintendo's then-president, [[Hiroshi Yamauchi]], requested designer Shigeru Miyamoto's aid in converting unsold ''Radar Scope'' units into something that would sell well. Miyamoto conceived the concept of a love triangle and decided to make a game based on ''{{wp|Popeye}}''. This was abandoned due to technical reasons, so he decided to come up with a new idea using his own characters.<ref>{{cite|title=In a deposition of Gunpei Yokoi, Yokoi states the reason Nintendo's Popeye game was abandoned was due to technical limitations. Because of this, Miyamoto came up with Mario, Pauline, and Donkey Kong.|url=x.com/GamingHistorian/status/1220101899455692801|author=Gaming Historian|publisher=X|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref>


Jumpman was renamed Mario when an employee at Nintendo of America's office in [[New York City]] pointed out the similar physical appearances of Mario and Nintendo's Italian landlord, Mario Segali. According to popular legend, this connection was made when an ill-tempered Segali burst in on a meeting to collect rent. The purpose of the meeting was to find a better name for Jumpman.
For use in his arcade game ''Donkey Kong'', Miyamoto created a player character originally known during development as '''''Ossan''''' (the Japanese term for "middle-aged man," which coincidentally would be the name given to a Mario look-alike in the game ''[[Golf]]''), then '''Mr. Video Game''' or '''Mr. Video''' and Jumpman.<ref>{{cite|url=iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/wii/mario25th/1/3|title=Iwata Asks: Super Mario 25th Anniversary Vol. 2 Ch. 4|accessdate=April 30, 2023|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref><ref name=MrVideoGame>{{cite|author=Totilo, Stephen|url=kotaku.com/nintendo-chief-mario-is-part-of-gamers-dna-5935721|title=Nintendo Chief: Mario Is Part Of Gamers' DNA|date=August 17, 2012|publisher=Kotaku|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref> This character was given red overalls and a blue shirt in order to make the arms more visible as well as a cap and mustache, as hair and a mouth were impossible to animate on the arcade system.<ref>{{cite|url=iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/wii/nsmb/0/1|title=Iwata Asks: New Super Mario Bros. Wii Vol. 1 Ch. 2|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|accessdate=April 30, 2023}}</ref> When the game was released in Japan, he was simply a nameless "player" (プレイヤー) in the Japanese arcade instructions and flyer. In the American arcade instructions, he was called Jumpman, but Nintendo of Japan asked Nintendo of America if it wanted to rename him during the {{wp|Western world|Western}} localization. President {{wp|Minoru Arakawa}} and warehouse manager {{wp|Don James (executive)|Don James}} thought it would be funny to call the character Mario after the reclusive American landlord of storage and company housing, [[Mario Segale]].<ref>{{cite|url=www.wired.com/2012/02/gamelife-podcast-episode-18/|title=Game{{!}}Life Podcast: When Jay Mohr Met Tomonobu Itagaki|publisher={{wp|Wired (magazine)|''Wired''}}|date=February 17, 2012|author=Kohler, Chris|accessdate=April 21, 2023|timestamp=51:16}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=June 15, 2018|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnu-EqVGRow&t=2m15s|timestamp=02:15|title=Arcade Archives Gameplay - Nintendo Treehouse: Live {{!}} E3 2018|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=The Strong Museum|date=March 21, 2018|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSuHPEOopN0|title=Donkey Kong Thank You by Don James|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}.</ref><ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20100329135932/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2011460764_segale28.html|author=Pryne, Eric|date=March 27, 2010|title=Powerful Segale family has massive vision for Tukwila expanse|publisher=The Seattle Times|quote=You might say I'm still waiting for my royalty checks," Segale told The Seattle Times in 1993. He didn't confirm widely circulated stories that "Super Mario" got his name after Segale stormed into Nintendo's office, angrily demanding overdue rent. But many business associates say those tales fit the Mario they know — a hard-driving businessman who can be warm and generous, but also can display a temper when he doesn't get what he wants.|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref> It was too late to replace the Jumpman name from the instructions, but the "Mario" name appeared on the {{file link|DK English Flyer.jpg|flyer}} that debuted alongside the game. In Japan, he became known as Mario with the release of ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' Prior to this, the Japanese instructions for the [[Game & Watch]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong]]'' called him ''Kyūjo Man'' (救助マン, lit. "rescue man").


Since then, Mario has appeared in nearly every title in the ''Super Mario'' series. In addition, he has appeared in multiple television programs, direct-to-video releases, comic books, and even a feature film. He is currently one of the most recognisable fictional characters in the world.
While Mario was initially described as a carpenter, ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'' subsequently changed his occupation to a plumber because "the scenario dictates his role."<ref name=Snider>{{cite|author=Snider, Mike|date=November 08, 2010|url=content.usatoday.com/communities/gamehunters/post/2010/11/qa-mario-creator-shigeru-miyamoto/1|title=Q&A: 'Mario' creator Shigeru Miyamoto|publisher=USA Today|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref> Miyamoto in a 2009 radio interview stated that he wanted to create a hero resembling an "ordinary odd-job man"; he did not like the idea of a perfect hero, preferring the idea of "ordinary citizens doing something really good for society," and would be "embarrassed" for making a perfect hero. He stated, "I like the idea of a middle-aged ordinary man doing something nice for other people."<ref name="2009 radio interview">{{cite|author=GoNintendoRMC|date=December 8, 2009|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfgUiS6aXqY|title=Shigeru Miyamoto discusses all things Mario|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=October 14, 2022}}</ref>
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==Biography==
==History==
===Birth and Delivery===
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[[Image:Baby marioballon.jpeg|120px|thumb|Baby Mario floats, attached to [[balloon]]s.]]
[[File:SuperMarioBros35thAnniversary - Game Collection.jpg|thumb|Promotional image celebrating Mario's history in the mainline platformers]]
{{main|Baby Mario}}
Due to being a recurring major protagonist of a long-running video game series, Mario has an extensive history spanning decades and across various media from video games to TV shows to comics and even full-length featured films. Although his history does not follow a clearly established canon, some of Mario's earliest games chronologically are in the [[Yoshi's Island (series)|''Yoshi's Island'' series]], depicting Mario's birth as part of a twin delivery, with Luigi, by a [[stork]]. Sometimes, Mario has even interacted with [[Baby Mario|his baby self]], especially in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. While most of Mario's adventures are told in straightforward narratives that involve rescuing Princess Peach from Bowser, various RPGs (including some games of the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]] and ''[[Mario & Luigi (series)|Mario & Luigi]]'' series), comics, and animated films involve a more extensive plot, sometimes with Mario even allying with Bowser to defeat a greater villain. Mario has also been involved in some crossovers, including with other Nintendo properties in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]],  ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' in the ''[[Mario & Sonic (series)|Mario & Sonic]]'' series, ''Dragon Quest'' in ''[[Itadaki Street DS]]'' and ''[[Fortune Street]]'', and [[Rabbid]]s in the ''[[Mario + Rabbids (series)|Mario + Rabbids]]'' series. Mario's history also includes some appearances outside his own series, usually cameos.
[[Baby Mario]] and his brother, [[Baby Luigi]], were flown to [[Mushroom World]] by the [[stork]]. However, [[Kamek]], fearing the [[Star Children]] would ruin the plans of the [[Koopa Troop]], attacked the stork and managed to kidnap [[Luigi]] but left Mario to plummet towards [[Yoshi's Island (place)|Yoshi's Island]] in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. By chance, [[Yoshi]] was walking below and softened Mario's fall.  Confused at the baby's presence, Yoshi consulted his friends and they worked out a plan to trek across the island in an effort to return Mario to his parents.
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However, the Koopa Troop soon realized that they had only stolen one of the babies and set out to procure the second one. Mario and the [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] were forced to contend not only with the harsh terrain of the island, but also with Kamek's forces, including the [[Toady|Toadies]]. These minions attempted to steal Baby Mario whenever he fell off of a Yoshi's back. However, thanks to the power of the [[Star]]s Yoshi and his friends collected throughout their adventures, Mario was kept safe inside of a [[bubble]] until rescued by one of the Yoshis. Baby Mario was able to help in the fight when Yoshi or one of his friends collected a [[Super Star]], turning Mario into [[Super Baby Mario]] for a short time.
==Cultural impact==
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[[File:WaxMario.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|left|The wax statue of Mario in 2002]]
{{quote|He's the icon. He's the [[wiktionary:GOAT#English|GOAT]].|A child talking about Mario in a [[Play Nintendo]] video<ref>{{cite|author=Play Nintendo|date=October 11, 2024|url=youtu.be/X2djgEHvWgs?t=5|title=What do YOU love about Mario? #nintendo #playnintendo #mario|timestamp=0:05|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=October 15, 2024}}</ref>}}
Mario is often said to be the most famous video game character in history. A Q Score survey made in the early 1990s showed Mario was even more popular than {{wp|Mickey Mouse}},<ref>{{cite|author=Stuart, Keith|date=September 13, 2010|url=www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2010/sep/13/games-gameculture|title=Super Mario Bros: 25 Mario facts for the 25th anniversary|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref> and Mario has the only wax statue of a video game character, which stands in the {{wp|Hollywood Wax Museum}}.


Finally, the Yoshis confronted Kamek and faced off against his leader, [[Baby Bowser]]. Defeating him, the Yoshis discovered Baby Luigi and the Stork and rescued them. The Stork took both babies up into the air and delivered them to their [[Mama Mario|mother]] and [[Mario and Luigi's father|father]], who were completely unaware of their babies' status as Star Children or the trials that awaited them. These events formed the premise for ''[[Yoshi Touch & Go]]''. How the events of the video game factor into the story is unconfirmed.
[[File:Bergsala Mario statue event 2016.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|A Mario statue in Sweden]]
The ''Super Mario'' franchise is the best-selling video game franchise in history. Even with spinoff series excluded, the main ''Super Mario'' franchise has sold 311.46 million games (as of September 2015).<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=archive.today/2016.06.24-020328/http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/vy8mvC_LJPHnlpBFTR5w-BYV1FP_m7hN|title=''Super Mario Maker'' has sold 1 Million units around the world|publisher=Nintendo Official Site|accessdate=May 26, 2024|language=en-us}}</ref> Furthermore, ''Super Mario'' is the flagship franchise of Nintendo, and Mario is the company's mascot, furthering his publicity even more. According to ''[[Guinness World Records|Guinness World Records 2008: Gamer's Edition]]'', Mario has appeared in a total of 116 separate games, which is more than any other video game character,<ref>http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/plugged-in/groundbreaking-hit-super-mario-bros-celebrates-25th-birthday/1410955</ref>{{dead link}} and more recent sources such as the Game On 2.0 traveling exhibit place the number at over 200.<ref>Game On 2.0 traveling exhibition. [[Media:Mario history Game On exhibit.jpg|The history of ''Super Mario'' feature]] discusses the origins of Mario's design, name, and occupation as a plumber. Photo taken July 21, 2013.</ref>
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In "[[Plumbers Academy]]," Mario claimed that he was born with a [[plunger]] in his hand. Luigi stated that it was hard on their mother. Mario proved to be a hassle for his parents, as described in "[[Family Album "The Early Years"]]." Among the issues his parents had with him, Mario once broke the sink with a wrench while his mother was giving him a bath. Mario's hair grew out to its adult length very quickly.
==General information==
 
===Physical description===
===Early Adventures===
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When Mario was a little older, Kamek and his Toadies made a second attempt to ensure a safe future for the Koopa Troop in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''. They kidnapped countless babies, searching for all of the Star Children. Mario and Luigi were taken from their home in the night as their parents cried out for them, unable to stop the kidnapping. However, the Stork noticed Kamek and his Toadies taking away several babies. He attacked the Toady holding Mario. The Toady panicked and dropped Mario, who fell again towards Yoshi's Island.  Yoshi and his friends again found the baby and sought to defeat the Koopa Troop one more time. In the process, they learned to utilize the abilities Mario granted to the Yoshi he rode on. They found [[Baby Peach]], [[Baby Donkey Kong]], [[Baby Wario]], and [[Baby Bowser]] along the way, all of whom worked with the Yoshis to defeat the Koopa Troop. As they progressed, [[Bowser]] traveled from the future to assist his Koopa Troop of the past. The Yoshis were able to defeat him with the help of the babies. Mario was returned to his parents alongside his brother and the family was reunited.
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|Mario's appearance from the Nintendo 64 era (left) and his current appearance (right)
Later in Mario's early life, after he had outgrown his diaper, he and his brother came to know Baby Peach. The three became good friends and playmates. One day, [[Toadsworth the Younger]] requested the Mario Bros. presence at [[Princess Peach's Castle]] in order to calm one of Baby Peach's fits. However, shortly after they arrived at the castle, Baby Bowser made a second attempt to kidnap the princess. Baby Mario attacked and defeated him.  Coincidentally, the [[Shroob]]s began their attack on the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] chronicled in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'' immediately after. The extraterrestrials made an assault on Princess Peach's Castle. Baby Bowser called for Kamek to send the [[Koopa Cruiser]] and when it arrived, he gathered Mario, Luigi, [[Princess Peach]], and [[Toadsworth]] onto it and flew them away from [[Toad Town]] and towards [[Bowser's Castle]].
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As they passed over [[Hollijolli Village]], they noticed that it was under Shroob attack, and two [[human]]s were under attack. Princess Peach bawled until Bowser defeated the Shroobs with [[cannonball]]s and landed.  Baby Mario and Luigi approached the figures, who looked as though they were older versions of themselves. They were Mario and Luigi of the future, traveling back to rescue Princess Peach, who had time traveled recreationally in [[E. Gadd's Time Machine]] and not come back when the machine returned.  However, their meeting was cut short by a second wave of Shroobs. The four entered the Koopa Cruiser and Baby Bowser continued the journey towards his castle. The Shroobs pursued until the airship made a crash-landing into the castle.
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Baby Mario was thrown from the wreckage alongside his brother. Their older selves encountered them shortly thereafter, taking the babies with them on their backs. Eventually, they came to a [[Time Hole]] to the future, and the four traveled to Princess Peach's Castle through it, followed by Toadsworth and Peach.
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|Mario's original design, as seen in the cabinet art (left) and in the poster art (right) for ''Donkey Kong''
Baby Mario continued his adventure with his older self and the two versions of his brother, challenging the reign of the Shroobs by traveling back and forth from the present, where the Shroobs ruled, and the future, where the Shroobs had been defeated. After collecting all of the [[Cobalt Star]] shards, the Mario Bros. made an assault on [[Shroob Castle]], the [[Shroobified]] Princess Peach's Castle. Defeating both [[Princess Shroob]] and [[Elder Princess Shroob]] and securing a future safe from the Shroobs, the four returned to the future, where the babies and Toadstworth the Younger bid farewell to their older selves and returned to the present, where Baby Mario and Luigi were reunited with their parents.
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===Growing up in Brooklyn===
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At some point before he reached maturity, Mario's parents moved the family to Brooklyn, NY. The reason for this was unknown.
Mario's distinctive look is due to technology restrictions in the mid-1980s, as well as [[Nintendo]]'s inability to depict Popeye. With a limited number of pixels and colors, the game developers, including Mario's creator, [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], could not animate Mario's movement without making his arms "disappear" if his shirt was a solid color, so they gave Mario overalls. The developers additionally did not have the space to give him a mouth, the result of Mario's mustache. Mario has a big nose to have his face read better in the limited pixel space. Mario was made stocky so he covers best in the space he was allocated in. Finally, the developers used a cap to bypass the problem of animating and drawing hair. Mario's gloves were a later addition by the artist Zavier Leslie Cabarga for the North American poster for ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''.<ref>{{cite|author=J.J. McCullough|date=March 19, 2023|url=youtu.be/yJ8dblOC8Ho?t=374|timestamp=06:14|title=Who created Mario? A global history ([[:File:Zavier Leslie Cabarga Facebook post.png|Screenshot]])|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=September 8, 2023}}</ref>
 
As Mario grew older, he continued to be mischievous with his parents as shown in "Family Album "The Early Years"."  He pulled tricks on his father, such as filling his pipe with bubbly soap.  Mario also was mean to his little brother, Luigi. However, Mario began showing signs of his now famous skills. His strength was demonstrated when he played on the neighborhood softball league, leading in home runs even though he played using his "lucky bat," a plunger. Additionally, his pranks were frequently related to plumbing, and Mario early on showed his affinity for and his ability to use tools.
 
===Encounters with Donkey Kong===
[[Image:DKOpng.PNG|thumb|250px|Mario battles [[Donkey Kong]] in ''[[Donkey Kong (arcade game)|Donkey Kong]]''.]]
After he became an adult, Mario worked as a carpenter. He began a romantic relationship with a young woman named [[Pauline]] and came to own [[Cranky Kong]] (then known as [[Donkey Kong]]), a [[Kong Family|Kong]] kidnapped from his jungle home.  Mario opened a small circus act featuring the ape during the events of ''[[Donkey Kong Circus]]''.
 
Mario mistreated DK, and one night while Mario was out on a date with Pauline, Donkey Kong escaped from his cage and kidnapped Pauline in front of Mario in ''[[Donkey Kong (arcade game)|Donkey Kong]]''. Slinging Pauline across his back, DK ascended the metal girders of a construction site in [[Big Ape City]] on [[Donkey Kong Island]]. When Mario pursued, the ape began throwing [[barrels]] at him and rolling them down the structure. Mario jumped over and dodged the barrels and other hazards of the structure as he approached, picking up the [[Pauline's Items|umbrella]] and [[Pauline's Items|purse]] Pauline had dropped along the way.
 
Each time Mario reached Donkey Kong, he would sling Pauline across his shoulders once more and climb higher.  After he had done this three times, Mario cornered Donkey Kong at the top of the structure. Donkey Kong fell, and it appeared that Pauline was safe. However, the ape quickly recovered in ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'', kidnapped Pauline once more, and fled to a variety of locations around [[Earth]]. During the flight, [[Donkey Kong Jr.]], the modern-day Donkey Kong, attempted to stop Mario.  However, Jr. failed. Donkey Kong, after growing to great proportions upon consuming several [[Super Mushroom]]s was defeated by Mario on the top of another tower. Eventually, Mario and Pauline then found themselves in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], where Pauline introduced him to a Super Mushroom. Suddenly, Donkey Kong fell from the sky and landed on Mario, but [[Super Mario]] emerged, kidnapping Donkey Kong.<ref>http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_0gWtYUVHJA&feature=related</ref> Rather than continue he and DK's circus act, Mario instead only wished to ensure that Donkey Kong would not return to kidnap Pauline. Mario took him to a deep and dangerous jungle and imprisoned him in a cage, as seen in ''[[Donkey Kong Jr.]]''. Seeing his chance to rescue his father, Donkey Kong Jr. challenged Mario and unlocked the cage. Each time this happened, Mario fled with Donkey Kong to a new location, locking the ape up once again. Eventually, in ''[[Donkey Kong II]]'', Mario began using chains to lock up the ape. Eventually, Jr. was able to free his father and Mario fled from the angry Donkey Kong, leaving him in the jungle.
 
===Super Mario Bros. Plumbing===
Abandoning carpentry and leaving Donkey Kong to his own devices, Mario entered the plumbing business with Luigi and formed [[Mario Brothers Plumbing]] as revealed in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show]]''.  The pair worked on plumbing from the business's headquarters, performed house calls, and also released a line of products.  As the years passed, they remained financially unsuccessful, but gained a reputation for their plumbing skills and were recognized by the [[Grand Order of Plumbers]] as Plumbers of the Year in "[[Plumbers of the Year]]" despite an embarrassing appearance on [[David Horowitz|David Horowitz's]] worldwide television show that ruined the reputation of their product line in "[[The Marios Fight Back]]"
 
Mario and Luigi had a variety of mainly benign adventures.  For example, in "[[Texas Tea]]" the brothers became rich from an [[oil]] well in their tomato garden.  However, they were endangered on several occasions, such as in "[[Slime Busters]]" when the brothers were attacked by [[Slime Ghost]]s.  Despite their adventures, Mario confided to Luigi in "[[Baby Mario Love]]" that he was dissatisfied with his current life, complaining it lacked glitz and glamour.
 
Two conflicting stories of how the Mario Bros. returned to Mushroom World exist.  The first originates from ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' introduction and later expanded on in "[[Toddler Terrors of Time Travel]]."  Mario and Luigi were performing a house call for a slightly daft lady who hired them to fix her bathtub drain.  Unknown to them, the drain was a [[Warp Zone]] connected to the Mushroom World.  After Luigi cleared it, Mario and Luigi were sucked towards the drain.  Mario grabbed onto the shower curtain bar, but Luigi was already in the drain's suction.  Grabbing unto Mario, Luigi ended up pulling both of them down.  Later, Mario and Luigi were forced to relive this event due to [[Ludwig von Koopa|Kooky von Koopa]]'s [[Time Travel Tube]]. The events were slightly altered. Instead of struggling against the drain, Mario and Luigi openly jump through the pipe. The two were warped from the past Earth to the present Mushroom World, ending the process of overwritting past events.
 
The second was invented for "[[The Legend]]."  While Mario ate lunch one day in Mario Brothers Plumbing, the brothers heard a cry for help through a very small pipe.  Springing into action, they grabbed their plungers and followed the voice, which they later learned belonged to Princess Toadstool.
 
===Rescuing the Mushroom Kingdom===
Mario and Luigi emerged in a dark, underground sewer in the Mushroom World in ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Return of Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Punch Ball Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Mario Bros. Special]]'' and the ''[[Super Mario Advance (series)|Super Mario Advance]]'' remake.  Once there, they were immediately attacked by a variety of enemies, including [[Shellcreeper]]s, [[Spiny|Spinies]], [[Sidestepper]]s, [[Fighter Fly|Fighter Flies]], and [[Freezie]]s.  They fought through phase after phase of these creatures, finally emerging in the Mushroom Kingdom.  In the ''Super Mario Advance'' remake, they narrowly avoided [[Bowser]] in the sewers.  While in the sewers, Mario and Luigi encountered a variety of objects as well, including [[Star|Starmen]] and [[Heart]]s.
 
The Mario Bros. found the Mushroom Kingdom in a state of despair in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros. Special]]''.  [[Koopa Troop]] soldiers, such as [[Goomba]]s, [[Koopa Troopa]]s, and [[Hammer Bro.|Hammer Bros.]] patrolled the streets and immediately began to attack them.  Most of the kingdom's inhabitants had been transformed into [[? Block]]s, weeds, and, as revealed in ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show'', stone.  Mario and Luigi discovered that [[Princess Peach|Princess Peach Castle]] and the [[Mushroom King]] had been locked away by Bowser, and that the kingdom's only hope for redemption was to restore Peach to her reign. This would enable her to use her magic to restore her people.
 
Mario and Luigi fought through the eight worlds of the Mushroom Kingdom in an attempt to reach her.  At the end of each world they entered the [[castle]] from which the Koopa Troop was controlling it and defeated a [[False Bowser]] with [[Fireball]]s or by cutting the bridge it was standing on with an [[ax]].  Each time they did so, one of the seven [[Mushroom Retainer]]s informed them that Peach was in another castle.  Finally, Mario and Luigi entered [[Bowser's Castle]] in [[World 8 (SMB)|World 8]].  After navigating the mazes and traps, the brothers defeated Bowser and rescued Princess Peach.
 
===Fleeing from Bowser and Retaliating===
However, the brothers were unable to restore Peach to her throne according to ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!!''.  When Bowser and the Koopa Troop gave chase, they were forced to abandon World 8 and flee with the princess.  They were joined by Princess Peach's longtime friend and protector, Toad.  With their new friends, the Mario Bros. searched many locations in the [[Mushroom World]] for a power that would free the Mushroom Kingdom from afar while evading Bowser and his troops.  The last episode of the show, "[[Robo Koopa (episode)|Robo Koopa]]," ends without revealing whether the Mushroom Kingdom was freed of Bowser's spell before Bowser's next invasion.
 
In ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'', Bowser kidnapped the princess again.  Mario and Luigi once again came to her aid, traversing eight new worlds of the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue her.  The brothers' adventure was much more difficult than their first.  Not only were enemies more powerful, but there were strong gusts of wind to deal with.  Additionally, [[Poison Mushroom]]s were now present in ? Blocks, hindering their progress.  Eventually, after defeating seven more False Bowsers, Mario and Luigi found the real Bowser in World 8-4.  Defeating him, they rescued the princess and finally returned peace to the Mushroom Kingdom.
 
===Liberating Subcon===
[[Image:SMB2 Door.jpg|thumb|150px|Mario exiting a Subcon door]]
One evening, during the events of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', Mario dreamed that he was ascending a staircase leading to a door. The door opened and he looked out upon the land of dreams, [[Subcon (place)|Subcon]]. A faint voice informed him that the tyrant [[Wart]] had taken control of the land.  Wart had achieved this with the help of the [[8 bits]] and by casting a spell upon the majority of those who lived in Subcon that placed them under Warts control.  Additionally, he created the [[Nightmare Machine]], a device that created additional monsters. Just after the voice mentioned that Wart hated [[Vegetables]], a bolt of lightning flashed in front of Mario, and he lost his footing. As Mario fell, he woke up in his bed.
 
The hero could not clear his head of the dream, so he decided to talk to Luigi, Princess Toadstool, and Toad about it. They decided to go on a picnic together on a nearby mountain. Once there, they discovered a cave and went exploring.  Inside the cave was a staircase just like the one in Mario's dream.  The four climbed up to find a door just like the one in Mario's dream.  Fearful, they opened the door and entered Subcon.
 
Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool, and Toad set out to free the captive world. Mario was the most balanced of his friends in terms of abilities: he is second most powerful, second fastest, and second highest jumper. Together, the team traversed the seven worlds of Subcon, toppling Wart's generals as they went. Their enemies could not be defeated using their traditional jump. Instead, they had to pick up Vegetables, pieces of the environment, or other enemies and throw them at enemies to defeat them. They encountered [[Birdo]] the most of all the generals, as she held the [[Crystal Ball]]s that could open each of the [[Hawkmouth]]s, doorways to the next part of each world.  The doorway to each new world was protected by one of Warts generals. [[Mouser]], [[Tryclyde]], and [[Fryguy]], members of Bowser's [[Koopa Pack]] in ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'', now worked for Wart. Finally, the four heroes reached the sky, where Wart had built his massive castle. They fought their way to the Nightmare Machine chamber and cornered Wart. There, he fought the heroes. Remembering the faint voice's last words, they tossed Vegetables into Warts mouth, defeating him.
 
The heroes opened a [[vase]] which was being used as a prison for the [[Subcon (species)|Subcon]] and freed Wart's captives.  With Wart's reign ended, the spell was broken and peace was restored.  A celebration was held in the four heroes honor, and suddenly, Mario woke up. This time, he was not disturbed by his dream, soon went peacefully back to sleep.  To this day, the true nature of Mario's dream is a mystery.
 
===Restoring the Mushroom World===
With the Mushroom Kingdom now completely free of Bowser's tyrany, the land had now finally returned to peace.  However, during the events of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', ''[[Super Mario All Stars]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', the seven countries in the Mushroom World were being attacked by Bowser's [[Koopalings]].  The Koopa king had commanded them to make mischief in the Mushroom World.  The seven Koopalings each went to one of the seven countries and attacked their [[Mushroom Kings|kings]].  Stealing the kings' royal [[Magic Wand]]s, they transformed each of the kings into an animal.<ref name="SMB3story">Mario's Staff. Story (p.5). ''Super Mario Bros. 3 Instruction Booklet'' North American English version. Published February 12, 1990. [http://www.smb3.com/instruction_manuals/smb3_nes_manual.pdf]</ref> The king of [[Grass Land|Grass Land's]] Toad assistant quickly reported [[Larry Koopa|Larry Koopa's]] attack to Princess Peach.
 
Hearing of the Mushroom World's dire situation, Mario and Luigi took it upon themselves to recover the magic wands and restore the kings to their original forms.  Princess Peach and Toad wished them good luck as the brothers left for their next adventure.<ref name="SMB3story"/>  Mario and Luigi fought their way through countless enemies in Bowser's army blocking their way to the castles in each country.  Each time they reached a castle, the Koopaling controlling it would flee into his or her [[airship]].  Mario and Luigi were forced to chase the Koopaling around the world until finally raiding the Airship and defeating Bowser's minions within.  After recovering each magic wand and restoring each of the seven kings, Mario and Luigi receieved a letter from Bowser: while the Mario Bros. were away, Bowser had kidnapped the princess and taken her to [[Bowser's Castle]] deep within the [[Dark Land]].
 
Mario and Luigi met with their toughest challenges yet.  Bowser had prepared an expansive, modern military, complete with tanks, airships, and ships capable of withstanding the lava that flowed throughout the world.  The brothers were never safe: three [[Hand Trap]]s were prepared to pull them into dangerous areas where they faced multitudes of enemies and hazards.  Finally, they reached Bowser's Caslte and cornered Bowser.  The king attacked by creating holes in the floor and sending out fireballs.  The brothers could defeat him by using [[Hammer]]s or fireballs if they had the appropriate power-ups.  However, Bowser eventually defeated himself by falling into one of his own pits.  Mario and Luigi rescued Princess Peach, who joshed them, saying, "Thank you. But our princess is in another castle!... Just kidding. Ha ha ha! Bye bye!"
 
===Adventures in Dinosaur Land===
[[Image:Yoshi'sIslandSMW.png|left|thumb|Mario on the map of ''Yoshi's Island''.]]
Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach took a vacation to the strange [[Dinosaur Land]] during the events of ''[[Super Mario World]]''. As soon as they arrived, they realized nobody was there. Luigi noticed a mysterious [[Cape Feather|feather]]. After he and Mario touched it, he donned a cape and was able to fly. The brothers experimented with this new ability, but once they returned, Peach was missing. Mario and Luigi went to [[Yoshi]]'s house and read a letter saying that he and his friends had been kidnapped by Bowser, who also made off with the Princess. The heroic plumbers immediately set out to save them, faced many strange new enemies along with their old foes, including the Koopalings (each of whom was guarding a captured [[Yoshi Egg]]).
 
Using the help of the Yoshis and their long enemy-swallowing tongues, Mario finally liberates Dinosaur Land and all those who had been taken captive by Bowser. Mario, Peach, Luigi, and Yoshi celebrated the rest of the vacation at Yoshi's House, watching the seven Yoshi Eggs hatch. It was then the cave people came out of hiding and congratulated the Brothers. However, Bowser was still up to his evil schemes, as seen in the [[Super Mario World (TV series)|Super Mario World]] cartoon.
 
===Mario and the Seven Koopa Hotels===
Both Mario and Luigi received an invitation from Princess Peach for a picnic during the events of ''[[Hotel Mario]]''. Both went to the Mushroom Kingdom, only to find a note written by Bowser stating that he and the Koopalings had turned the Kingdom into their own personal resorts and retained Peach as a "permanent guest" in one of his seven Koopa Hotels. After destroying most of the Koopaling hotels, Mario fought Bowser in his [[Bowser's Seizure Palace|own hotel]] and defeated him. He then received a kiss from Princess Peach, then congratulated the player as 'The best ever'.


===Sharp Shooting===
Mario had undergone major changes from his initial appearance in ''Donkey Kong'' up until ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. In ''Donkey Kong'', Mario initially appears lankier with a more realistic-looking red nose and a cleft chin. In some portrayals in ''Donkey Kong Jr.'', however, he appears stouter with a round nose, which resembles more closely to Mario's current design, although some promotional art retains his original ''Donkey Kong'' design. The stubbier design is retained in ''Mario Bros.'', with a few changes. ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' marks the first time he has blue eyes, full hair, a red cap with an insignia, a distinct mustache, a large round nose, large hands, and other features. It would not be until ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' where his modern design would debut; he would become notably taller and skinnier, and his overalls and shirt would be reversed in color. However, his in-game design did not fully match artwork, such as having black hair like his mustache instead of brown, white overall buttons instead of yellow ones in ''[[Super Mario World]]'', and hair that had a more reddish-brown color and was not very defined in shape below his hat in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. Before ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', the colors of his shirt and overalls were reversed until ''Super Mario World'' and the remade sprites of ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'', and he also did not wear his gloves. His neck is very short and barely visible due to his round and slightly disproportionate head compared to the rest of his body and the position of his chin.
[[Image:YSafari Mario.png|thumb|Mario in ''Yoshi's Safari''.]]
Mario used an energy gun called a [[Super Scope]] during the events of ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]''. Bowser takes over the kingdom of [[Jewelry Land]] and steals twelve magical gems. This caused a disturbance in the ground and caused Jewelry Land to split into the [[Light Realm]] and the [[Dark Realm]]. Princess Peach's good friend, [[Prince Pine]] and his father, [[King Fret]], are in trouble along with their kingdom. Mario, riding Yoshi, headed for Jewelry Land with the new weapon Princess Peach gave them.


Mario and Yoshi, riding through many unexplored stages, fought Bowser's Koopalings. Mario wasn't the only one with weapons as each of them possessed their own special weapon. Bowser, all geared up, fought Mario using many cheap tricks such as throwing [[bomb]]s. Nevertheless, Mario and Yoshi beat him and saved another kingdom of the Mushroom World.
[[File:MarioBrosMovieHeightChart.jpg|thumb|left|''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!'' pamphlet]]
Though Mario was originally imagined as middle-aged since his debut in ''Donkey Kong'',<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20101009201546/http://us.wii.com/iwata_asks/mario25th/vol2_page4.jsp|title=Iwata Asks: The Grand Culmination of Famicom Cartridges|publisher=Nintendo.com|language=en-us|accessdate=June 1, 2024}}</ref> and also depicted as middle-aged in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'',<ref>''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'' (2017) ''"Im-Impossible, Master! Washed-up middle-aged men such as these could never get the Neon Eggs!"'' [[Tuki]]</ref> these changes in design made him noticeably younger, and his age has been approximated to be about 26 years old in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'',<ref>''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' Japanese trophy description</ref> while Miyamoto later placed it at either 24 or 25.<ref>{{cite|author=Griffin, A.|date=September 30, 2016|url=www.independent.co.uk/games/mario-super-age-24-25-nintendo-shigeru-miyamoto-game-character-a7338911.html|title=Mario is only 24 years old, creator Shigeru Miyamoto says in unearthed interview|publisher=Independent|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref> The pamphlet for ''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!]]'' estimates Mario's age at around 25. The comic ''[[Mario vs. Wario]]'' also implies Mario (and [[Wario]]) is roughly in his late 20s or early 30s, as he recalls his childhood 20 years ago.


===Where's Mario?===
While Mario is consistently portrayed as a short character, his precise height and proportions vary across media, without a specified height from most video game material. An Amazon listing for a figure of Mario that is marketed as "life-size" lists its height as 150 cm (4 ft 11 in.) tall.<ref>{{cite|url=www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B005BLYI2O|title=''Amazon'' page for the life-size figure of Mario}}</ref> The pamphlet for ''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!'' gives his height as 150 cm and weight as 70 kg (154 lbs.) Crossover artwork featuring Mario and [[Sonic|Sonic the Hedgehog]] (who stands at 1 m / 3 ft 3 in.) shows Mario at around the same height as him, if not two or three inches shorter due to Sonic's quills. Mario's height relationship with other humans has been varied. Some media, such as ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' and ''[[Mario's Time Machine (PC)|Mario's Time Machine]]'', show Mario as much shorter than a realistic human, while others, including ''Mario Golf'' and the [[DIC Entertainment|DIC]] cartoons, show Mario's height closer relative to other humans. The director of ''Super Mario Odyssey'', [[Kenta Motokura]], stated in an interview that New Donk City was realistic to showcase the extent of Mario's abilities in a realistic environment for a scale that is easy to understand,<ref>{{cite|author=rawmeatcowboy|date=October 22, 2017|url=gonintendo.com/stories/293589-super-mario-odyssey-director-explains-why-new-donk-city-takes-a-r|title=''Super Mario Odyssey'' director explains why New Donk City takes a realistic approach with its visuals|publisher=GoNintendo|accessdate=November 28, 2020}}</ref> while Miyamoto referred to the humans of New Donk City as "normal people."<ref>{{cite|author=Sinha, Ravi|date=June 28, 2017|url=gamingbolt.com/super-mario-odyssey-miyamoto-was-worried-about-initial-reaction|title=Super Mario Odyssey: Miyamoto Was "Worried" About Initial Reaction|publisher=GamingBolt|accessdate=November 28, 2020}}</ref> In 1993, a Nintendo character guide stated that Mario is classified under the scientific name ''Homo nintendonus'', which indicates that he is not a {{wp|human|regular human being}}.<ref>https://www.resetera.com/threads/so-apparently-in-1993-nintendo-confirmed-that-mario-isnt-human-but-rather-homo-nintendonus.154095</ref>
Mario was the one needing rescue during the events of ''[[Mario is Missing!]]'', which strangely takes place in the [[Real World]]. Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi went to stop all his Koopalings from stealing valuable landmark artifacts from famous Earth cities, which Bowser needed to fund his plan: he wanted the to buy hair dryers to melt Antarctica and flood the world. The [[Hafta Havit Mail-Order]] was his source of hair dryers.  


Luigi, scared to go into Bowser's Castle, stayed behind with Yoshi, however Mario then got kidnapped. Using the skills of deduction, Mario was saved and Bowser was launched to the center of Antarctica and split in two (although the game's place in the timeline, if it even happened, is questioned. Also, different versions of the game have different endings, Bowser's death being exclusive to the SNES version).
Merchandise for the original ''Donkey Kong'' showed Mario as balding, although most media depict Mario with a full set of hair. He has short chocolate brown hair with three front locks, four back locks, and a sprout-shaped cowlick on the top of his head. The most notable change Mario has received over the years since ''Super Mario Bros.'' (omitting stylistic variations such as depictions in ''[[Paper Mario]]'') is his change in stature; Mario is shown to be much stubbier in his earlier appearances compared to his more recent appearances, starting with ''Super Mario 64''. Mario's legs and arms have grown longer over the years, giving him a slimmer look. This may have been the result of Miyamoto's response to Mario's and Luigi's "cute" appearances, and he considered redesigning the Mario Bros. to "become a bit more grown-up" in the [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] era—for instance, by removing their trademark {{wp|V sign}}.<ref>{{cite|author=IGN Staff|url=www.ign.com/articles/1999/08/03/mario-swims-with-dolphin|title=Mario Swims with Dolphin|date=August 2, 1999|publisher=IGN|accessdate=May 26, 2024|language=en}}</ref>


===Journey Back in Time===
Mario's most prolific early 3D iteration is from ''Super Mario 64'', where he and other characters were created from {{wp|Silicon Graphics}} workstations. Mario is depicted with darker blue overalls and bigger eyes than in his current appearance based on the one in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''. He has slightly darker skin, his ears are also rounder, his overall straps are longer, and his cap is less round. Ever since ''Luigi's Mansion'', however, Mario has received only minor proportion changes to his general appearance, becoming taller and slimmer, though still chubby, and with brighter colors on his clothes, skin, and hair; pockets on his overalls; and added detail in his shoes, eyes, hat, and clothes in 3D artwork since ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''. While he always has a fair complexion, the tone of his skin has become inconsistent over the course of the more recent games, sometimes taking on a peach tone like in the more recent artwork, including the updated versions of the existing ones, and at times not.
Mario went to the Real World back in time during the events of ''[[Mario's Time Machine]]''. Note that the game is very different for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] and the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]. Bowser stole valuable artifacts from the past in the Real World to build a great "Museum". He, however doesn't realize that it might alter the present forever if not returned immediately. Mario had to stop Bowser from stealing more artifacts and returned the ones he already has to their proper locations, using his own Time Machine. In the Nintendo Entertainment System version, Mario was accompanied by Yoshi, but in the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Yoshi didn't appear at all.


Mario first went to Bowser's Museum in Bowser's Castle and took back all the artifacts he has stolen. After meeting many historical figures and returning the artifacts to their proper places, Mario went to stop Bowser. Mario ended up victorious and the world is saved by Mario.
Mario has a few stylistic variations across some games, sometimes within a series. One variation is Mario's overall appearance in the ''Paper Mario'' games: It is generally the same, with black dots for eyes and no eyebrows, although he has a shorter stature. Since ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', however, Mario's body is more simplistic, with legless feet, a rounder face, and a full outline around the arms, while his mustache became brown like his hair. In addition, starting with ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'', all of Mario's paper appearances have depicted him with a white outline around his entire body. Another variation is Mario's depiction in the ''Mario & Luigi'' games, although it is more subtle, where Mario is given black eyes rather than blue, and in artwork for all games in the series except for ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'', Mario is shown with a brown mustache instead of black. The artwork for the series, including the box art of the games, also shows Mario with a serious or neutral expression that never leaves his mouth visible underneath his mustache, unlike with Luigi, who is shown with a larger variety of expressions depending on the situation. In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'', Mario's appearance has a cartoonish cel-shading style with shades of purple around his hat and shirt, matching the shading in the series' artwork.


===New Rival?===
The ''Super Smash Bros.'' series also has Mario's appearance change between games. In the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', Mario's appearance is derived from ''Super Mario 64'' but with minor alterations, such as a slimmer appearance. In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', Mario's design incorporates elements from ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' and ''Super Mario World'', as well as official artwork from the [[Nintendo 64]] era. Mario's hair and clothing are darker and have more detail in them, with his overalls particularly sporting back pockets and having denim textures, similar to his sprite in ''Super Mario World'', and his skin having a more original tan complexion. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Mario's back pockets return, but his overall design is updated to resemble his appearances in ''Super Mario Sunshine'' and later games. However, Mario's color scheme is darker than before, while his hair and clothing have more realistic detailing. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]'', Mario's design is slimmer and more vibrant and his overalls no longer have back pockets, matching his appearances in games such as ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', ''Super Mario 3D World'', and ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''. As an accompaniment, Mario's hair and clothing have much less detailing. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Mario's design is mostly the same, aside from a more subdued color scheme and simple detailing in his hair and clothing, but not to the same extent as ''Melee'' and ''Brawl''. ''Super Mario Odyssey'' has realistic details on his hair and overalls, and some other games also retain the realistic details to an extent.
[[Image:supermariolandmario.jpg|thumb|Mario's sprite in ''Super Mario Land''.]]
Mario received a distress signal from the distant land of [[Sarasaland]] during the events of ''[[Super Mario Land]]''. The princess of Sarasaland, [[Princess Daisy]] was captured by the purple alien [[Tatanga]]. Tatanga had also taken many of its residents captive. Mario got to use many new vehicles such as the [[Sky Pop]] and [[Marine Pop]] on his adventure. Mario saved Princess Daisy after defeating Tatanga and returned back to his home in the Mushroom Kingdom. But while he was saving Sarasaland, a doppelgänger of Mario called [[Wario]] seized Mario's Castle.


Mario tried to return to his castle (which he doesn't know that it is under Wario's control yet) during the direct sequel, ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''. He had to travel through many lands and fight many bosses which strangely weren't there on his way to Sarasaland. Mario finally got to his castle and fought Wario. After being defeated, Wario revealed that the events in ''Super Mario Land'' and all the bosses in ''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins'' were planned and hired by him. Mario then became victorious and got his castle back.
According to the Insiders' Calendar included in the second issue of ''[[Nintendo Power]]'', Mario's birthday is October 11.<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 2|date=September/October 1988|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref>{{page needed}}<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 3|date=November/December 1988|page=96|quote=Check your Insider's Calendar and you'll see that Mario's birthday is October 11.|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref>
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====Clothing====
[[File:Mario - MyNintendo.png|thumb|upright=1.2|Mario wearing his trademark outfit consisting of a red shirt, a red cap, blue overalls with yellow buttons, white gloves, and brown shoes]]
Mario is typically shown wearing his trademark outfit wherever he goes. He has a long-sleeved red shirt, which is tucked under a pair of white gloves and has a noticeable collar at the neck. He also wears blue overalls with yellow buttons layered over his shirt. His light-brown work shoes are referred to as boots in the ''Paper Mario'' series, and they are shown to have a rim on the top, although Mario's shoes in most media do not have this rim.


===Dimension Invasion===
Originally, Mario wore red overalls on top of a blue shirt—nearly the opposite colors of what he wears now. The Famicom version of ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'' is the first game to depict Mario with blue overalls and a red undershirt (although on the box art, he is depicted entirely in blue), but ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' standardized Mario's current colors.
[[Image: RPGMario.png|130px|left|thumb|Mario in his first "3D" game.]]
Mario battled strange machine-like creatures from another dimension during the events of ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. Many things have changed, Mario even gets [[Mario's Pad|his own house]]. Mario first went to confront Bowser who had again captured Princess Peach (which by now is a recurring event). Mario walked to Bowser's Keep (Bowser's Castle) which is strangely located near Mario's Pad in this game. Mario battles Bowser atop a [[Kinklink]] and rescues Peach. Then a huge sword called [[Exor]] struck the castle from atop and knocked them all to various spots in the Mushroom Kingdom. Fortunately, Mario fell through the [[Pipe]] on top [[Pipe House]] (Mario's Pad) and landed right on his bed.


Mario discovered that the [[Star Shard]]s that grants dreams had been stolen by a group called the [[Smithy Gang]] run by [[Smithy]]. These criminals had not only stolen the Star Shards, they had caused much trouble to the Mushroom Kingdom. On this quest Mario was joined by [[Mallow]], [[Geno]], [[Peach]], and even [[Bowser]]. They traveled through much of the Mushroom Kingdom in search of the Star Shards protected by the Smithy Gang's strongest members. After all Star Shards were collected, Mario had to go to Smithy's dimension and fight him once and for all. Mario of course had to reach it through Bowser's Keep which was inaccessible when Exor destroyed the bridge. With the help of Mallow's parents, [[King Nimbus|King]] and [[Queen Nimbus]], Mario had passage through a special cloud bus. When they finally got there, Mario defeated Exor and went to Smithy's dimension via Exor's mouth.
Mario's trademark is [[Mario Cap|his red cap]] with his red ''M'' insignia. Mario's cap is sometimes an important and even mandatory accessory in some games, such as ''Super Mario 64'', where he takes more damage without his cap. In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', if Mario loses his cap, he acquires damage over time from the heat of the sun. In most media, however, Mario's cap is treated as a mere accessory, and Mario can go capless in some games without any additional effect, such as in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' after obtaining 99 lives. In some games, such as ''Super Mario 3D Land'', if Mario is in [[Small Mario|Small form]], he is seen without his cap, although it is no different from the other incarnations of the Small form. In ''Super Mario Odyssey'', Mario's default cap is replaced with [[Cappy]], which can be replaced with other hats in the [[Crazy Cap]] stores as well. Additionally, Mario has over 40 outfits available to wear, which can range from recolors to resemble [[Luigi]], Wario, or [[Waluigi]] to unique outfits that see Mario dressed as a pirate, as an astronaut, as a knight, as a musician, in swim attire, or even as [[Princess Peach]] in her wedding gown.  


Mario's journey wasn't over as Smithy had even more minions at his disposal. After many grueling battles Mario faced Smithy, who was inevitably defeated and once again the Mushroom Kingdom was saved by Mario.
Although mostly seen with his default plumber attire, Mario has also worn several alternate outfits in the spinoff games, including but not limited to ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' games, ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'', ''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]'', ''[[Mario's Picross]]'', the ''[[Mario Strikers (series)|Mario Strikers]]'' games, ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'', and ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]''. In ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020'', Mario wears different outfits depending on the sport or activity being played. In some sports, Mario wears the same red sneakers he originally wore in ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]''.


[[Image:Marioglobe.png|thumb|Mario as he appears in ''Super Mario 64''.]]
Mario has seen some variations to his outfit in the games. In ''Super Mario Sunshine'', for instance, Mario has shorter sleeves. In addition, Mario can wear a tropical shirt over his normal shirt, along with sunglasses that darken the screen, if he talks to the [[Sunglasses vendor]]. Mario also usually gains alternate outfits when using power-ups, from simple recolors to covering his whole body, such as [[Fire Mario]], [[Tanooki Mario]], [[Propeller Mario]], [[Flying Squirrel Mario]], and [[Cat Mario]]. Finally, Mario can resemble different characters, even outside the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], by using a [[Mystery Mushroom]] to change into one of the various forms of Costume Mario in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''.


===Castle Rescue===
Within the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, Mario has several [[smashwiki:Alternate costume|alternate colors]] to use, with two costumes in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', most referencing existing characters throughout the ''Super Mario'' franchise.
Mario went to [[Princess Peach's Castle]] during the events of ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. Mario goes to Princess Peach's Castle after he received an invitation to eat cake. Upon entering the door, he heard Bowser's voice and learned that the Princess has been captured again. Mario entered the Painting Worlds created by Bowser's magic and saved some of the [[Power Star]]s that he scattered. With the help of the [[Toad (species)|Toads]] advice, he finally collected enough Power Stars and faced Bowser for the last time. Using his new tail-tossing skill he hurled Bowser into a spiked [[bomb]] and ended his terrible reign. Princess Peach thanked him with a kiss and finally bakes him that cake.


===Another Castle Rescue===
''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' reveals that Mario wears a red short-sleeved pajama shirt with the word "Brooklyn" in white text and blue pajama pants when he goes to sleep.
[[Image:TheBIGGER4.PNG|150px|left|thumb|Mario and others to the aid of Peach.]]
In the game's [[remake]], ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', Mario was joined by [[Luigi]] and [[Wario]], instead of traveling to the castle alone.  They were invited to the castle for cake and in excitement, they rushed to the castle. Yoshi saw them go inside and wondered why they hadn't come out yet. Yoshi then went inside the castle and searched for keys to the three locked doors holding them captive. He saved Mario, who then eventually saved the other two.  


Using their unique abilities, they rescued many Power Stars and defeated Bowser's minions. After they collected enough Power Stars, only Mario could face Bowser for the third last time. Princess Peach kisses Mario and decides give Yoshi, Mario, Luigi, and Wario the cake she had promised them.
===Name===
{{quote|JUMPMAN! Wait, who?|[[Glitz Pit]] audience|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door}}
Mario's family name is given as "Mario" in the live-action segments "[[Dance]]," "[[Home Radio]]," and "[[Treasure of the Sierra Brooklyn]]" of ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' and made popular in the live-action movie ''[[Super Mario Bros. (film)|Super Mario Bros.]]'' This occasionally occurs in other media—for instance, the [[Prima Games|Prima]] guidebook for ''[[Mario Party 2]]'' lists his name as Mario Mario in a note section,<ref>{{cite|author=Barton, Jeff, Mario De Govia, Tri Pham, and Donato Tica|title=''Mario Party 2'' Prima Official Strategy Guide|page=5|date=January 27, 2000|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|language=en-us|isbn=0-7615-2767-2}}</ref> and the Prima guide for ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' similarly shows Mario's full name as Mario Mario in the list of major characters.<ref>{{cite|author=Stratton, Stephen, and Levi Buchanan|title=''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' [[Prima Games|Prima]] Official Strategy Guide|page=21|publisher=Prima Games|language=en-us|isbn=0-7615-4423-2}}</ref> [[:File:DonkeyKong Junior MarioBros RatedFlyer.jpg|The arcade flyers]] for ''[[Donkey Kong/Donkey Kong Junior/Mario Bros.]]'' use the full name as well. Also, when people asked Mario (voiced by [[Charles Martinet]]) on [[Mario in Real Time|MIRT]] what his last name was at {{wp|San Diego Comic-Con}} 2012, he responded with this: ''"What's my last name? Ah, that's a very good question! ... That's right! It's-a Mario. My name-a Mario Mario. Of course, my brother name, a-Luigi Mario. And of course, my mama's-a Mama Mia Mario; my papa Papa Pio Mario. Of course, my grandmama Grandmama Mia Mario, and my grandpapa Grandpa—et cetera, et cetera. Yeah, first name Mario, last name-a Mario. Yahoo!"''<ref name="Mario Mario">{{cite|author=Patterson, Patrick Scott|date=July 16, 2012|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAjhjLuWbC8|title=Mario reveals his last name & other tales - San Diego Comic Con 2012|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref> However, Nintendo of America earlier claimed that "there are no last names."<ref>{{cite|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS713fNTJ8c&t=2m|title=Inside Edition News Report With Super Mario Bros.|publisher=YouTube|timestamp=02:00|date=February 9, 2009|author=Japancommercials4U2|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref> This was later stated by then-Nintendo president [[Satoru Iwata]].<ref name=MrVideoGame/> Additionally, Shigeru Miyamoto previously stated that Mario and Luigi do not have last names, contrary to their depiction in the movie, although he later redacted that stance, confirming at the [[Super Mario Bros. 30th Anniversary|''Super Mario Bros.'' 30th Anniversary]] festival in September 2015 that Mario's and Luigi's last names are indeed "Mario."<ref name="full name"/>


[[Image:Mariohammer.jpg|thumb|150px|Mario from ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''.]]
===Personality===
===Back with the Crew===
[[File:SuperMarioKun MariovsLuigi 36.jpg|thumb|left|Mario rescues Luigi after a badly ending sibling rivalry, until he is distracted in ''[[Super Mario-kun]]''.]]
Mario had to brandish his infamous Hammer during the events of ''[[Wrecking Crew '98]]''. Mario came back to the Mushroom Kingdom from one his quests and discovers that it was overrun with many of Bowser's new fortresses. The result of all this construction was a withering Mushroom Kingdom.  
{{quote|One of the things that's interesting about Mario is that there's very little character to him. You know very little about him. So despite the fact that he's incredibly well-known, incredibly visible and recognized, we know very little about his backstory, his history, or his motivations, so he's not much of a character in the traditional film or TV sense.|'''James Newman''', senior lecturer of cultural studies of Bath Spa University|source=2009 radio interview<ref name="2009 radio interview"/>}}
Mario is a heroic Italian plumber, with media outside the games depicting him from [[Brooklyn]]. Mario is known for being kind, cheerful, playful, encouraging, courageous, and headstrong, and he is also eager and cocky on certain occasions. Officially, however, Nintendo producers have stated that Mario's biography is kept simple in order to make him versatile and reusable in many different games and situations.<ref>{{cite|url=shmuplations.com/mario20th|title=Shigeru Miyamoto – Mario 20th Anniversary Interview|publisher=shmuplations|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref>


Mario decided to stop Bowser by destroying his buildings. Foreman Spike also made a reappearance, this time helping Bowser. His trusty Hammer was a great help on this adventure, as it helped him wreck and destroy Bowser's many new fortresses. The heroic plumber defeated all his foes and the Mushroom Kingdom was saved yet again.
Mario loves food, especially Italian food, which is most notably seen in the DIC cartoon trilogy but is also shown in the games such as in ''Super Mario 64'' and ''Super Mario Odyssey'', where he dreams about Italian food; ''Super Mario Sunshine'', where he is attracted to the promise of seafood, remarks sadly that the disturbed [[Delfino Airstrip]] resembles a "giant, empty plate," and frets that he is going to miss dinner;<ref>{{cite|author=@MarioBrothBlog|date=April 13, 2024|url=x.com/MarioBrothBlog/status/1779212979633783260|title=The Japanese version of Super Mario Sunshine contains a conversation between Toadsworth and Mario in the intro that was cut from all other versions despite being in clear English. Here is the dialogue, isolated from the background music.|publisher=X|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref> ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]'', where Mario is drawn to a food display in the [[Grand Lobby]]; and ''[[Fortune Street]]'', where he offers [[Yoshi]] to help look for cookies before suggesting that he has already eaten the cookies ("''just give me a second to brush these cookie crumbs out of my mustache!''"). Mario is pickier in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', however, showing his disgust at mushrooms. Characters also occasionally suggest he pay attention to his diet, such as [[Hoot]] from ''Super Mario 64'' and the [[Star Temple gate]] from ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''.


===Paper Quest===
Mario, although competitive, shows generally good sportsmanship, even complimenting his opponents, as shown in instances such as ''Mario Kart 8'' (there is a chance he says, "''Good play!''" when he is in second to sixth place) and ''Fortune Street'' ([[List of Fortune Street quotes#Opponents close to victory 13|see his various losing quotes]]). He still shows disappointment when he loses, however, such as wiping a tear in ''Mario Kart 64''. He is occasionally visibly frustrated but restrained, such as when he throws a small fit when he gets a [[List of golfing terms#Double bogey or worse|double bogey or worse]] in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'', exhales to contain his anger in ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'', and stomps his foot in frustration before sitting in resignation in all console entries in the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]] from ''[[Mario Party 10]]'' to ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]''.
[[Image:Mario Paper.jpg|left|thumb|Mario in his more "paper-like" form.]]
Mario once again is invited to Princess Peach's Castle during the events of ''[[Paper Mario]]''. However this time Mario is invited to a party at the castle. Mario rushed to the castle. Mario made his way through the bustling party guests and was chatting with Princess Peach in the throne room. However, Bowser and Kammy koopa broke in to the castle through the window and using the power of the [[Star Rod (PM)|Star Rod]], defeats Mario. He then usurped the castle bringing it high in the air and then tossed Mario out of the shattered window. Mario landed in a small jungle located on the outskirts of [[Goomba Village]]. [[Goomba]]s , being a proficient enemy in many of his quests, surprised Mario with their hospitality. Mario gave his many thanks and headed back to [[Toad Town]] via [[Goomba Road]], together with the Goomba's families eldest child, the young adventurer [[Goombario]].


Mario heard a [[Star Spirit]] called [[Eldstar]] asking for his help. The Star Spirit requested that he speak to him on [[Shooting Star Summit]], in which he had more strength to speak better. Once there, Mario met many other Star Spirits asking for his help. He learned that Bowser had imprisoned them in special cards and has given them to his strongest minions. Mario then set out a quest in search of the Star Spirits. Mario made many new friends and partners on his long grueling journey and eventually collected all seven Star Spirits. Mario returned to Shooting Star Summit where he gained access to [[Star Way]]. Mario acquired a new ability called [[Star Beam]] and was transported to Bowser's Castle from the [[Star Shrine]]. While Mario and his team were at Bowser's Castle, they saved the many prisoners and fought Bowser at the top of the castle.  
Mario has occasionally shown assertive tendencies throughout his appearances, albeit in a lighthearted and comic-relief manner. In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', [[Mallow]] had to physically restrain Mario from charging in, such as before the battle with [[Bowyer]], so that the heroes can figure out what is happening to their surroundings.


Using his dirty tactics, Bowser broke all routes of escape and used his Star Rod to fight. Mario and the team could not defeat Bowser while he was using the Star Rod, so they instead used Star Beam to weaken his power. The reluctant Bowser was unaffected by it and shook the beam's power off. Watching the team's defeat, Peach asked the people of the Mushroom Kingdom to help Mario and his friends fight through their wishes. [[Twink]] helped her convey this message of hope through her wish and suddenly Mario woke up from his fainted status. He recovered all his health and learned a new upgraded version of the Star Beam called [[Peach Beam]]. Mario and company, fresh and ready to go, faced Bowser to round two. Mario shot the Peach Beam at Bowser, leaving him defenseless and ready for a fair fight. Mario and his friends defeated the evil Bowser and once again saved the Mushroom Kingdom. The castle returned to ground from whence it came from and another party is held there later. The power of wishes is restored and once again and the Mushroom Kingdom was saved by Mario and company. After a parade led by Luigi, Mario takes Peach to his place where they watch the fire works.
There is also several one-off miscellaneous information. The 1993 Nintendo Character Manual, for instance, has stated that Mario loves animals, especially the most unusual ones,<ref name="1993 Nintendo Character Manual"/> and he also enjoys music, particularly opera or new-wave Europop,<ref name="1993 Nintendo Character Manual"/> although there is no further comment for these statements. ''Mario Strikers Charged'' gives Mario a rock-'n'-roll theme for his entrance and scoring animations and an orchestrated theme for his Super Ability. Finally, game art and gameplay depict Mario playing the saxophone.<ref>[[:File:MarioplaySaxophone.png]]</ref><ref>[[:File:SM3DW Art.jpg]]</ref><ref>[[:File:8bitMario Bigband.png]]</ref> Mario is also said to be an avid ''{{wp|All Night Nippon}}'' listener.<ref>{{cite|title=''All Night Nippon: Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet|date=1986|language=ja|page=6-7|publisher=Nintendo}}</ref>


[[Image:Marioluigismansion.PNG|thumb|Mario dazed at the end of ''Luigi's Mansion''.]]
===Speech===
Mario did not speak in any games from the 1980s to the early 1990s due to each system not having the required storage to fit voice clips without compromising graphical fidelity. Despite the increase of storage, Mario was still not given voice-acting on the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]. The MS-DOS version of ''[[Mario Teaches Typing]]'' was the first game to introduce voice acting for Mario, while the CD-ROM version was the first to feature voice acting by [[Charles Martinet]].


===Luigi Shines===
Since then, like many other protagonists of Nintendo games, Mario has rarely spoken in full sentences in most of the mainline video games, usually making him a semi-silent protagonist. In early games, however, Mario fully speaks for long periods of time, such as in ''[[Mario's FUNdamentals|Mario's Game Gallery]]'' and ''[[Mario Teaches Typing 2]]''. In the Japanese version of ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', which retains the English voice acting, Mario (Charles Martinet) speaks full sentences and holds a full conversation with [[Toadsworth]] ([[Scott Burns]]) in the cutscenes.<ref>{{cite|author=sunn|title=Opening cutscene but you can hear Mario & Toadsworth's dialogue|date=August 17, 2023|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=May 26, 2024|language=en}}</ref> Mario, when voiced in the games by Martinet and later [[Kevin Afghani]], speaks sometimes broken English with a heavy Italian accent and in a soft, tenor voice, often referring to himself in the third person as {{wp|illeism}}. When he screams or is happy or excited, his voice tends to go falsetto. There are some games where Mario has also been given complete dialogue bubbles, such as ''[[Itadaki Street DS]]'' and ''Fortune Street''. Mario has also spoken in full sentences in various promotional events, such as the 2006 interview for ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'',<ref>{{cite|author=Inkydog|date=November 8, 2007|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxy2D8kXdHk|title=Mario Interview - ''New Super Mario Bros''|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref> a [[Mario Press Conference|press conference released for ''Mario Sports Mix'']], the [[Nintendo 3DS]] system demonstration,<ref>{{cite|author=mattwu64|date=November 3, 2011|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYa7G467_Yo|title=Super Mario's Nintendo 3DS Tour|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=July 16, 2022}}</ref> and [[Play Nintendo]]'s series ''[[Mario Reads Your Letters]]''. In promotional venues with MIRT, people can communicate with Mario by asking various questions; there, too, Mario speaks for long periods of time.<ref name="Mario Mario"/><ref>{{cite|author=Replay the past|date=November 7, 2007|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ihWsOcbS_E|title=mario diss to sony at e3 and also does impressions|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Sly Peach|date=October 13, 2014|url=youtu.be/BXyJwvhrNCY|title=Mario In Real Time at New York Comic Con 2013|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 23, 2023}}</ref> In ''[[The Cat Mario Show]]'', Mario can speak fully, but he has an entirely different voice. After the [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] era, Martinet made a slight change to the way he voices Mario, using his tenor voice more consistently and taking on a slightly lower pitch to make him more expressive, while in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' games]] from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' onwards, Mario's voice became deeper and raspier than usual, similarly to ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. In ''Super Mario 3D World'', as well as various games from the [[Nintendo Switch]] era (including ''Super Mario Odyssey'' and ''Luigi's Mansion 3''), Mario's voice has become noticeably deeper and slightly weaker in energy due to Martinet aging. In ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'', after Martinet stopped voicing Mario, Afghani succeeded him and gave Mario a similar but slightly higher-pitched voice.
Mario played his second role as damsel-in-distress during the events of ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''. Mario went to check out a mansion that Luigi mysteriously won. There, a huge [[Boo]] called [[King Boo]] overpowered Mario with his many Boos and imprisoned him within a portrait. King Boo was apparently mad at Mario for harassing his kind during his past adventures. Luigi came later to find out why his brother didn't come back. Luigi overcomes his cowardice and finally captured all Boos using his [[Poltergust 3000]]. He then faced King Boo, who had possessed a Bowser suit. After he defeated King Boo, Luigi took Mario's portrait and reverted the plumber back to his original form, using [[Professor Elvin Gadd]]'s [[Portrificationizer]] in reverse.


===Vacation Time===
Most non-game media, such as comics, manga, anime films, and cartoons, also show Mario speaking. In the cartoons and ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'', Mario is usually associated with a Brooklyn accent, the former with a gruff voice. Mario speaks in the various anime films and shorts such as in ''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!'', though his voice is not as gruff as in the cartoons.  
[[Image:Plumbersunshine.jpg|thumb|left|120px|Mario with FLUDD on his back.]]
After Luigi saved him from the painting he was imprisoned in by King Boo, Mario took a well deserved vacation with Peach and [[Toadsworth]] during the events of ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. Upon arriving on the [[Pianta]] populated [[Isle Delfino]] however, Mario was branded a criminal. Apparently, an impersonator of Mario called [[Shadow Mario]] had been vandalizing Isle Delfino with a strange type of slime called [[Goop]]. Confused, Mario took a defensive hearing of his so called "crime". Using a smart portable water pump named [[FLUDD]], Mario had to clean the whole island of Goop and return the [[Shine Sprite]]s back to the [[Shine Gate]]. During this adventure, Mario also saved the many Yoshi sub-species of Isle Delfino. Mario started cleaning up the isle and found out who his impersonator was. It was [[Bowser Jr.]], Bowser's youngest son. He kidnapped Princess Peach and took her to the volcanic [[Corona Mountain]]. After Mario defeated Shadow Mario in Episode 7 of every level, Bowser Jr. flooded [[Delfino Square]]. Mario went to Corona Mountain and Bowser and son, bathing in a tub of hot [[Slime Goop]]. Flipping the tub upside down, they fell and Isle Delfino was saved. Mario then was finally able to enjoy his vacation with Peach and the others.


===The Power of Brothers===
Likewise, in some cases, Mario is a true silent protagonist, or he does not speak in English. In ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'', Mario is completely silent, communicating solely through pantomime. In the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' titles]], he mainly communicates through simple nodding and hand gestures; while he is completely silent in ''Paper Mario'', however, he is given his usual voice in ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' and ''Super Paper Mario''. Mario is also silent during dialogue scenes in the ''[[Mario Baseball (series)|Mario Baseball]]'' series, ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'', the [[Mario Golf (series)|''Mario Golf'' series]], and the ''[[Mario & Sonic (series)|Mario & Sonic]]'' series, although he does say the usual catchphrases in a game session. In these games, other characters speak for him, mainly [[Lakitu]] and [[Toad]]. In the ''[[Mario & Luigi (series)|Mario & Luigi]]'' titles, Mario and Luigi speak in unintelligible Italian-sounding gibberish that the other characters can understand.
[[Image:SAGAMARIO.JPG|thumb|Mario in a standing posing.]]
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After Mario's vacation, Mario ventured with his brother Luigi through strange lands during the events of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. An ambassador from the [[Beanbean Kingdom]] came to visit [[Princess Peach]]. However, the ambassador was actually a fake and was one of the most wanted criminals in the Beanbean Kingdom. [[Cackletta]] was this wicked impersonator and stole Princess Peach's voice. Toad came running to Mario's Pad warning him about Princess Peach's voice dilemma. As soon as Mario came out of his bathroom, he sped to the castle passing up his brother. Luigi followed him and there they met Bowser, adding more to their troubles. Mario fought Bowser, but Peach spoke and interrupted their fight. As she spoke, explosives dropped from her mouth and shook up the castle. Bowser, outraged that another villain has stolen his spotlight, suggested that they go to the Beanbean Kingdom with his [[Koopa Cruiser]].
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Cackletta's apprentice, [[Fawful]] caused the Koopa Cruiser to crash causing Mario and Luigi to land on the [[Beanbean Borderlands]]. Mario and Luigi went to the [[Beanbean Castle]] after rescuing [[Prince Peasley]] from his horrible transformation. After saving [[Queen Bean]], they went to the [[Beanbean International Airport]] expecting Princess Peach. Clearing the Airport of a few [[Piranha]]s, [[Peach's Plane]] landed on the runway. Mario, surprised to see Princess Peach talking in her normal voice, asked how she got her voice back. After the Princess's visit, Princess Peach requested to go to [[Little Fungitown]]. During their short stay, she got kidnapped. At Beanbean Castle, they heard from [[Bowletta]] (Cackletta's possessive body of Bowser), that the [[Beanstar]] has been scattered after the second battle with [[Popple]] and [[Rookie]] (Bowser as Popple's second-hand man). So Mario headed out to find the four scattered Beanstar Pieces. Going through a long journey around the Beanbean Kingdom, they managed to get all Beanstar Pieces. After that, they returned to the castle, and Bowletta again sent a message to deliver the restored Beanster to [[Joke's End]], with Peach in return. Peasley gave the bros. 99.999.999 [[Mushroom Coin]]s, which are actually worth 99 [[Beanbean Coin]]s. Then Mario went to [[Joke's End]] to save Peach. They saved her by using a clever trick to let appear a "second" Peach, which actually was Luigi, Bowletta discovered this in her possessed repaired Koopa Cruiser, but Luigi managed to escape. Peace regained.
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However, Bowletta also took over Bowser's Castle and attacked the [[Beanbean Castle Town]]. Mario and Luigi asked [[Blanbladon]]  to take them to the flying fortress in the sky. After defeating many [[Koopalings]] and strong enemies, they reached the throne room. When they defeated Bowletta she sucked them into her body where they had to fight [[Cackletta's Spirit]]. Mario and Luigi finally finished Cackletta and her spirit. They escaped from the crumbling castle in time and saved the Beanbean Kingdom.
 
===Time Traveling===
[[Image:Fcaex.JPG|left|thumb|Mario with Baby Mario on his back.]]
Mario and his brother Luigi took a trip back in time during the events of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. Mario and Luigi were at Princess Peach's Castle, watching Princess Peach take a trip to the past using Professor E. Gadd's [[Time Machine]] powered by the [[Cobalt Star]]. Toadsworth got overworried about the princess' return, and fainted. Mario therefore went over to Toadsworth's Room to get the [[Refreshroom]] and revived Toadsworth from his fainted state. However a few minutes later the Time Machine returned, but not with Princess Peach. A large green fungus called the [[Junior Shrooboid]] attacks Mario and Luigi. They managed to beat the monster. Afterwards, a [[Time Hole]] appeared in the center court of the castle.
 
Mario and Luigi looked at it in awe, when Toadsworth came and accidentally knocked Luigi into the Time Hole. Mario went in to save him and they went back in time. They landed on the starting road to [[Hollijolli Village]], fighting more and more strange creatures. They saw the village damaged and ruined by many [[Shroob]]s and [[Shroob UFO]]s. Mario and Luigi helped the [[Hollijolli Mayor]] out of a chimney he got stuck in while he was trying to escape. They then got assaulted by a wave of Shroobs and Shroob UFOs. They then left the two brothers lying on the ground. Meanwhile, Baby Mario and [[Baby Luigi]] came to their rescue and finished the remaining Shroob foes.
 
[[Baby Bowser]] helped them escape for because of [[Baby Peach]]'s incessant crying. They boarded his Koopa Cruiser and crash landed into Bowser's Castle as a result of the Shroob UFOs aerial attacks. Mario and Luigi looked for their younger selves and headed for Baby Bowser's room. There, a Time Hole was located and the four Mario Bros. headed back to the Princess Peach's Castle of the future. Professor E. Gadd spoke to them and advises that they go find pieces of the Cobalt Star Shards.
 
Mario and the others noticed the new Time Holes that sprung up around the castle. They met [[Toadiko]] and [[Toadbert]] who told them about the Shroobs and the [[Princess Shroob]]. They finally collected all five Cobalt Star Shards, and broke the barrier of the Shroob Castle (previously Princess Peach's Castle) and went for the Shroob Princess. The Mario Bros. defeated the Shroob Princess and even the [[Elder Princess Shroob]] and prevailed. Professor E. Gadd discovered that the chemical makeup of the babies' tears can revert all of the Shroob's [[Shroobification]]. Thus, all the victims of the Shroobs were saved by the four Mario Bros.
 
===Pinball Mario===
[[Image:pinballmario.jpg|thumb|Mario as a pinball.]]
Mario became a pinball during the events of ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]''. Mario, Princess Peach, and a group of Toads went a fair and were enjoying a day of merriment. Princess Peach rode a special ride, the Air Cannon, made by Professor E. Gadd. The machine turned Princess Peach into a pinball and allowed her play a special pinball game. Two of Bowser's Goombas took advantage of her pinball state and changed direction of the cannon, and shot her to Bowser's Castle.
 
Mario used the machine to become a pinball and followed Bowser through five different worlds with some Toads trailing behind. The Toads controlled  flippers and hit the red-clad hero with them to prevent him from rolling off the course. Mario also had to use the power of the Power Stars to pass each world. Mario used his pinball powers to defeat Bowser and save Princess Peach.
 
===Rivalry Revived===
[[Image:rivalryrenewed.jpg|left|70px|thumb|Mario and a Mini Mario Toy.]]
Mario, the famous superstar of the Mushroom Kingdom, gets his own toy company during the events of ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]''. Donkey Kong was watching television and saw an ad for the super-famous [[Mini Mario Toy]]s. Donkey went to all stores, but they were all sold out. Ever so furious and frustrated, Donkey Kong stole the Mini Mario Toys from the [[Mario Toy Company]] itself.
 
Mario attempted to chase his old rival down and saved the Mini Mario Toys. After saving all of his toys and putting them in the [[Toy Chest]]s, Mario taught Donkey Kong a lesson (but out of pity, gave him a Mini Mario of his own). The Mario Toy Company was then saved by the founder himself, Mario.
 
===The Minis March===
[[Image:minismario.jpg|thumb|Mario chasing Donkey Kong.]]
Mario's Mini Mario Toys were so successful that Mario opened a theme park for them during the events of ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]''. Mario is launching the opening of the [[Super Mini Mario World Theme Park]] along with the new [[Mini Peach]], [[Mini Toad]] and [[Mini Donkey Kong]] toys. Pauline made an appearance, having the honor of cutting the premiere ribbon of the Super Mini Mario World Theme Park. Donkey Kong was immediately smitten with her. Donkey Kong ran up to her and presented her with a Mini Donkey Kong toy. She instead accepted Mario's Mini-Mario Toy and Donkey Kong was left heart broken. Donkey Kong kidnapped her and went up the elevator of the Mario Toy Company. Mario sent the small Mini Mario Toys after him and the march of the minis began.
 
The Mini Mario Toys cleared the paths for Mario, liberating the elevators and allowing Mario to go up floors. When Mario reached the final floor, he saw Pauline sitting in comfort and drinking tea. Donkey Kong came and instead of fighting Mario, felt guilty. Pauline and Mario felt sorry for Donkey Kong so the three celebrated the opening of Super Mini Mario World Theme Park together.
 
===Land of Darkness===
[[Image:Paper Plumber.jpg|left|thumb|The "newer" Paper Mario.]]
Peach asked Mario to come to a land called [[Rogueport]] during the events of ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. She found a [[Crystal Star Map|treasure map]] leading to powerful artifacts called [[Crystal Stars]]. By the time he gets there, Peach was kidnapped by a group known as the [[Secret Society of X-Nauts]]. They needed to use her as a vessel for the [[Shadow Queen]] so that the leader of the X-Nauts, [[Sir Grodus]], can use her power to aid him in world domination. Mario met an intelligent Goomba called [[Professor Frankly]]. He told Mario the history of Rogueport and revealed the secret of [[The Thousand-Year Door]].
 
The Shadow Queen once took control of Rogueport, enslaving and killing many of its citizens. To achieve this, she created the Crystal Stars and used them to give her great power. The [[Four Legendary Heroes]] used the power of the Crystal Stars against her and she was imprisoned in the Thousand Year Door for a millennium. Mario set out to collect all seven Crystal Stars. Gaining many new partners and finding all Crystal Stars, Mario went through the Thousand Year Door. There he found Sir Grodus standing before the Shadow Queen's room. Mario defeated Sir Grodus, but was then ambushed by Bowser and Kammy Koopa. This gave Grodus time to escape with Peach to the Shadow Queen's room. When Mario got there, Grodus had awakened the Shadow Queen herself, taking control of Peach's body. Mario had to fight her possessed form and using the help of the Rogueport citizens' wishes, Mario prevailed.
 
[[Image:ArmyHammerBro.jpg|thumb|Mario tied up by the [[Army Hammer Bro.]]]]
 
===Hero in Distress===
Mario was once again a Damsel-in-Distress during the events of ''[[Super Princess Peach]]''. Bowser sent an army of [[Hammer Bros.]] and Goombas to invade Princess Peach's castle. Mario, Luigi, and the Toads, busy defending the castle, were caught by a bunch of Hammer Brothers. Princess Peach and a special umbrella named [[Perry]] given to her by Toadsworth, escaped in the nick of time. Mario and the others were sent to [[Vibe Island]], the source of the enemies power. There they had no power to escape so Princess Peach went there to rescue him. Princess Peach defeated Bowser using her new "emotional" powers and this time, was the hero. Towards the end when Mario is rescued, he picks Peach into his arms and gives her some flowers.
 
===Father and Son===
Mario went back to his side scrolling roots during the events of ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' Surprisingly, Princess Peach is kidnapped by Bowser Jr., not Bowser. Mario and Princess Peach were taking a stroll around Princess Peach's Castle. On their way back, the castle was struck by lightning, possibly from [[Lakithunder]]. Mario rushed to the castle being distracted and forgetting about Princess Peach. Princess Peach was then captured by Bowser Jr. and Mario gave chase.
 
Mario had his classic battle with Bowser at the end of the first world, dropping him into the lava . The reluctant Bowser Jr., took Princess Peach through eight different worlds. Mario finally confronted the undead King Koopa who had become [[Dry Bowser]], who was then defeated again. Bowser Jr. later tossed his father's skeletal ramins into a cauldron and revived Bowser to his natural self and they both battled Mario together. Mario turned out victorious and received a kiss from Princess Peach.
 
===Flipped Out===
[[Image:MarioAndTippy.jpg|thumb|left|Mario, with his [[Pixl]], [[Tippi]].]]
Mario and Luigi were once again called into action in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. Mario and Luigi sit in their house one day when they hear the news that Princess Peach has been kidnapped. The Mario Bros. rush to Bowser's Castle, thinking he has the princess, but he didn't. Later, a strange new enemy named [[Count Bleck]] shows up and kidnaps Luigi and Bowser. It also turns out Count Bleck has Princess Peach too.
 
Mario later goes to the [[Flipside]], a strange town between dimensions. Mario later finds Bowser and Princess Peach who decide to join with Mario in his quest to stop Count Bleck. Mario must go through eight chapters to get eight [[Pure Hearts]]. Mario also encounters new enemies like [[O'Chunks]], [[Dimentio]], [[Brobot]], [[Mimi]], [[Nastasia]] and even his brother Luigi; now called [[Mr. L]] because Nastasia, an assistant of Count Bleck, brainwashed him (however he joined Mario once freed by Dimentio and sent to The [[Underwhere]]).
 
After collecting the eight Pure Hearts, Mario, Princess Peach, Bowser, Luigi and some [[Pixls]] face Count Bleck. After defeating Bleck, Dimentio, a former minion of Bleck, turns on him and teleports him to [[Dimension D]] to deal with him later. Then Dimentio, the [[Chaos Heart]] and Luigi merge together to form [[Super Dimentio]] as the final boss. After defeating Super Dimentio, Count Bleck and [[Tippi]] get married to stop [[the Void]].
 
===A Chase of Galactic Proportions===
[[Image:MarioGalaxyArt.jpg|thumb|Mario blasting from a [[Launch Star]].]]
During the night of the Star Festival, Mario receives a letter from Princess Peach telling him that she is waiting for him at the castle and wants to give him something. Suddenly, Bowser invades, turning the festival into chaos. He captures Princess Peach by ripping the castle from it's foundation, lifting it into space. Mario makes to the castle in time as it is lifted up trying to protect Peach. Mario then is blasted off the castle by Magikoopa, and wakes up on the "Gate to the Starry Sky." He meets [[Princess Rosalina]], who lends him [[Luma (character)|a white Luma]], who gives him the ability to spin. This was the same Luma Peach was holding at the star festival.
 
After retrieving the first [[Grand Star]], Mario is transported to the [[Comet Observatory]], which acts as a hub area. After retrieving six Grand Stars, he is able to travel, with the help of Rosalina, to the center of the universe, where Bowser is planning to take over the universe with his Galactic Reactor. Mario and Bowser then battle as Bowser Jr. holds Peach captive. After defeating Bowser, Mario retrieves the seventh and final Grand Star and saves the Princess as she was falling from Bowser Jr.'s airship. Suddenly, the Sun explodes and transforms into a black hole, sucking in everything in the universe including the castle and the observatory. The white Luma is also sucked in, saddening Mario greatly. Fortunately all the Lumas together destroy the black hole, scattering the galaxies and planets to where they were. Soon Mario wakes back up and finds himself back in Mushroom Kingdom with Peach, Bowser, and other characters he had met during his travels. It is showed in the end that Mario's Luma is alive and happy on a planet.
 
==Other Spin-Offs==
===Kart Racing===
[[Image:Mario Kart.JPG|thumb|left|In the ''Mario Kart'' series, he always has his signature red car.]]
Mario has even started his own [[Mario Kart (series)|series]] of racing tournaments, starting with ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''. Mario is an average weighted driver, making him very versatile and usable in many situations. Mario's stats are very similar to his brother, Luigi. His [[kart]]s are usually based on his red color and have average stats like him. In ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'', Mario had a new look to his kart. He raced with a couple other key Mario Kart characters, plus [[Pac-Man]] series characters. In ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', Mario was a middleweight, allowing him the option of both middleweight and heavy karts. His partner was Luigi and his item was the red Fireball.
His Kart was called Red Fire.
 
===Partying===
[[Image:MarioplumberParty3.jpg|thumb|right|Mario as he appears in ''Mario Party 3''.]]
The hero parties on with his own series of annual [[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party series]]. Mario is always represented by his trademark red color. The mini-games test Mario's luck, skill, and endurance and reward him with coins. In the first three Mario Party games, Mario aimed to become the superstar. Though Mario doesn't have many distinguishable abilities from the other Mario Party characters, the most notable difference is Mario's ability to use the [[Fireball Orb]] in ''[[Mario Party 7]]''. Whenever Mario used an [[Orb]] on a space, the space would have Mario's "M" insignia. As revealed in the official artwork of ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', Mario's item of choice is the [[Mega Mushroom]]. Mario's Duel Mode partner is the defensive [[Koopa Troopa]]  in ''[[Mario Party 3]]''. He also challenged the player for the Courage [[Star Stamp]] if he was not selected. Throughout the series, Mario's famed jumping ability is also evened out with the other characters, leveling the playing field.
 
===A Plumber...and a Teacher?===
In games such as ''[[Mario Teaches Typing]]'' and the ''Mario's Early Years!'' series, Mario taught children how to use skills they would normally learn in school such as typing and learning the alphabet. These games had Mario portrayed so children would be more eager to learn and had various Mario elements in them.
 
===Fighting===
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|final = Mario Finale ''(SSBB)''
|entrance = Mario jumps out of a [[Warp Pipe]]. ''(SSB)'', and exclaims "Let's-a Go!". ''(SSBB)'' <br/>
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Mario has been playable in every [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros. game]] to date. Mario has retained his balanced abilities even when fighting characters from other series. He brought with him many items, stages, and characters to compete in the tournament. Mario's alter-egos [[Dr. Mario (character)|Dr. Mario]] and [[Metal Mario]] followed as well. Mario is usually portrayed as a "main" character alongside [[Link]], [[Kirby]], and [[Pikachu]]. He does not need to be unlocked in any ''Super Smash Bros.'' and is always playable at the start. Mario's skill is reflected by the [[player]], as mentioned by the Adventure mode Mario trophy.
===Powers and abilities===
[[File:Mario SSB4 Artwork.png|thumb|Mario, usually in the spinoffs, such as ''Super Smash Bros.'', is associated with fire.]]
Mario's primary ability is his [[jump]], which he relies on to defeat enemies, avoid hazards, and activate helpful items, such as [[? Block]]s and [[P Switch]]es. Although [[Luigi]] jumps higher, Mario is more well-known. Mario is also agile, capable of several acrobatic maneuvers, including the [[Long Jump]], [[Backward Somersault]], [[Spin Jump]], and [[Wall Jump]], with the Wall Jump being one of his most recurring abilities. Several of these abilities are later shared with other ''Super Mario'' characters. Some games depict Mario as immune to fall damage, such as in ''Super Mario Galaxy'' and ''Super Mario Odyssey'', though landing still impacts him, while other games such as ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' have him taking damage; Mario can be instantly defeated by falling great heights in the ''Donkey Kong'' games. While Mario usually jumps for his attack, he can [[punch]] and [[kick]] in a few other games such as ''Super Mario 64'', the ''Mario Party'' series, and the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.  


====[[Solid Snake]] Codec Conversation====
Mario's main weapon is the [[hammer]] in ''Donkey Kong'', although Mario often also uses the hammer as a weapon in ''Super Mario'' RPGs. Mario is usually associated with fire in the spinoffs, based on his [[Fire Mario]] form from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' Mario can, in some games, such as ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'', control fire without a [[Fire Flower]], although the first game where he actually starts using this power regularly is ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.
*'''Colonel''': Snake, you know who that is?
*'''Snake''': You're kidding, right? It's Mario.
*'''Colonel''': Mario made his first appearance in 1981, and since then, he's become a worldwide phenomenon. There's probably not a single person who doesn't know Mario. He's that famous.
*'''Snake''': Good thing I survived long enough to meet him on the field of battle, huh.
*'''Colonel''': This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance, Snake. Now get out there and show him what you're made of. No regrets.
*'''Snake''': Got it.


====Role in the [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Story|Subspace Emissary]]====
[[File:SM64 Mario Swings Bowser.png|thumb|left|Despite his small size, in ''Super Mario 64'', Mario can pick up large enemies, including Bowser.]]
=====Beginning=====
Mario can carry objects much larger than himself in some games. In ''Super Mario 64'', he can carry and throw the [[King Bob-omb|Big Bob-omb]], although with some difficulty. During the battles with [[Bowser]], Mario can grab him by the tail, spin him, and throw him. His strength is also shown in ''Super Mario Galaxy'', where he can easily stun a [[Big Goomba|Grand Goomba]] with a [[spin|Star-Spin]] despite its great size and can knock Bowser around during battles with him. In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', although Mario is visibly straining, he is able to lift and throw a swollen Luigi when using the [[Snack Basket]] move. In the spinoffs, Mario, although usually balanced, boasts generally slightly above-average power, and in golf, he has one of the strongest drives.  
[[Image:Subspace_mario.PNG|thumb|left|200px|'''Mario's''' snapshot in The Subspace Emissary.]]
In the beginning, a trophy of Mario and [[Kirby]] are thrown into an arena. The two come to life and fight. The player chooses the one to play with. If Mario is chosen, the opponent will be Kirby. After the battle between the two, Mario resurrects Kirby. This scenario happens the other way around if the player chooses Kirby instead. The [[Subspace Army]] then ambushes the two. [[Princess Peach|Peach]] and [[Zelda]] come to help and they are all confronted by the [[Ancient Minister]]. After seeing the two R.O.B.s setting up a [[Subspace Bomb]], Mario runs to try and stop it, only to be blasted away by [[Petey Piranha]]. Afterwards, he meets [[Pit]] after the latter has descended from [[Skyworld]]. They team up and reach land and give chase to the Ancient Minister, but they lose him.


=====False Peach Incident=====
Mario has been designed to be a versatile character. As a result, his abilities reflect a balanced playstyle, allowing him to participate and perform well in many situations. Indeed, his bios have frequently and consistently described him as a "jack of all trades." Another result of his versatility is the number of occupations he holds.  
Eventually, Mario sees Peach's trophy form apparently dissolving. Thinking [[Link]] and [[Yoshi]] have done this, Mario and Pit attack them, only to be defeated and stolen by [[King Dedede]]. Kirby, however, saves them both, and Pit shoots an arrow at the [[Cargo]] that Dedede was driving, blowing its engine out. Note:That this only happens if Peach was rescued from Petey Piranha.
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=====False Zelda Incident=====
Mario can also take advantage of several power-ups and transformations.
[[Image:Mario_Pit_Link.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Pit]] and Mario catch their breath after defeating [[Link]] and [[Yoshi]].]]
*Mario has fourteen power-ups that allow him to fly: the [[Wing (Super Mario Bros. Special)|Wing]], the [[Super Leaf]], the [[Tanooki Suit]], the [[P-Wing]], the [[Cape Feather]], the [[Power Balloon]], the [[Wing Cap]], the [[Power Flower (Super Mario 64 DS)|Power Flower]], the [[Bee Mushroom]], the [[Boo Mushroom]], the [[Red Star]], the [[Propeller Mushroom]], the [[Invincibility Leaf]], and the [[Super Acorn]]. On ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', Fire Mario can fly.
If Zelda is rescued, Mario and Pit end up facing a [[False Zelda]], with Pit destroying her [[Dark Cannon]] that she was about to fire at Link and Yoshi. Link sees the Zelda trophy dissolve, and he and Yoshi attack Mario and Pit. Mario and Pit defeat them, but Mario sees the Peach trophy in the Cargo before Dedede takes Yoshi and Link. When Kirby saves them, Link is the one that blows out the engine.
*Various games also allow Mario to grow to enormous sizes, sometimes with the help of the [[Mega Mushroom]] or a [[Super Mushroom]]. Mario's taunt in ''Super Smash Bros.'' has him posing and temporarily growing and shrinking. Growing large is sometimes Mario's special trait such as in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'' ([[Enlarge]]) and ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'' ([[Super Mario!]] [[Super Ability]]).
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*In ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', Mario can [[Hammer Suit|transform into a Hammer Brother]] with the ability to throw hammers at his enemies, or he can [[Frog Suit|transform into a frog]] with the ability to [[swim]] faster and jump higher.
*Mario has three other [[cap]]s he can wear: the [[Metal Cap]], [[Wing Cap]], and [[Vanish Cap]]. These turn him into a [[Metal Mario|metal form]], [[Wing Mario|allow him to fly]], and make him [[Vanish Mario|invisible and intangible]], respectively.
*In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', Mario becomes more paper-like and can become Flat Mario, Paper Tube Mario, Paper Airplane Mario, and Paper Boat Mario as a result of the "curses" cast upon him by the [[Black Chest Demons]].
*In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', Mario can temporarily [[flip]] between dimensions.
*In ''[[Super Mario World]]'', Mario has the ability to [[dash|run]] up walls and pipes.
*In ''Super Mario Odyssey'', Mario can throw [[Cappy]] to "[[capture]]" sentient creatures and objects such as [[Goomba]]s, [[Chain Chomp]]s, [[Hammer Bro]]s., and [[Bullet Bill]]s, allowing him to control them.


=====Pursuing Dedede=====
===Occupations===
Regardless, Mario and his team chase Dedede through a cave and into his castle, only to find his throne room a mess and himself and the trophies he had nowhere to be found. They go through a secret passage and see [[Bowser]] trying to get away. Mario attacks, only to find that he has the princess not rescued from Petey Piranha. Pit fires an arrow, but Bowser dodges, and the badge that the princess was wearing falls. Bowser gets away, and Kirby eats the badge.
[[File:Singingm.gif|thumb|upright=0.55|Mario in a one-off occupation as a rapper, as seen in the Japanese and French commercials for ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]'']]
Despite starting as a carpenter in ''Donkey Kong'', Mario is best known for being a plumber since ''Mario Bros.'' However, though he still frequently traversed through pipes, subsequent games rarely portray Mario as being directly involved in plumbing. Exceptions include him and Luigi repairing the plumbing of [[Beanbean Castle Sewer]] in ''Superstar Saga'' and repairing a [[Clear Pipe]] in the intro to ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''.


=====Re-encounter with the Ancient Minister=====
Other media, such as ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' and ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'', put a much bigger emphasis on Mario's job. According to the live-action segments in ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'', Mario works a menial job at [[Super Mario Bros. Plumbing|Mario Brothers Plumbing]] in Brooklyn, just barely able to make enough money, and sometimes complains about a dull life. Despite this, he and Luigi seem to excel at their jobs, as it is stated that they have one of the best plumbing in [[New York City]]. Also, according to the show, Mario received his plumber training from the [[Brooklyn Plumbers Academy]], founded by [[Salvador Drainotto]], to whom Mario holds great respect. Mario is also skilled with various plumbing tools throughout the show's episodes, such as the [[All Purpose Portable Plumber's Helper]] and [[Plumber's Putty]], which he uses to assist him and his friends in some hazardous situations. In 2016, a bio on the Kids section of the Nintendo Co., Ltd. site indicates that plumbing was Mario's former occupation; the bio on ''Mario Portal'' reconfirmed this.<ref>{{cite|url=kotaku.com/mario-is-officially-no-longer-a-plumber-1799118840|author=Ashcraft, Brian|language=en|date=September 4, 2017|title=Mario Is Officially No Longer A Plumber|publisher=Kotaku|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref> However, as of March 2018, the Japanese profile was updated to state that Mario is still a plumber,<ref>{{cite|author=Schreier, Jason|date=March 6, 2018|url=kotaku.com/mario-is-officially-a-plumber-again-1823545849|title=Mario Is Officially A Plumber Again|publisher=Kotaku|language=en|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref> and that statement is further confirmed by ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''.<ref>{{cite|quote=Mario works as a plumber with his little brother Luigi.|author=Loading screen tip|title=''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''}}</ref>
Mario and his team encounter the Ancient Minister again later and chase him through [[the Wilds]], but the R.O.B.s stop them and detonate the Subspace Bomb that the Ancient Minister was carrying. Mario and his team escape and end up fighting the Subspace Army at [[the Canyon]] where they meet the [[Ice Climbers]], [[Marth]], [[Lucas]], the [[Pokémon Trainer]] and [[Ike]].


=====Subspace=====
In addition to plumbing, Mario has dabbled in various other occupations. One of his most notable recurring alternate careers is in medicine, as his alter-ego [[Dr. Mario]], who stars in [[Dr. Mario (series)|an entire spinoff series]] and is even a separate character in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' games (even though Mario and Dr. Mario are the same person). Mario is also known for his participation in a wide variety of spinoff sports games, including but not limited to golf, tennis, basketball, hockey, soccer, and both kart and motocross racing. He also participates in a wide array of Olympic events and has even made a cameo as a referee in ''[[nwiki:Punch-Out!! (NES)|Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!]]'' Another series-specific recurring role Mario takes is as the president of the [[Mario Toy Company]] in the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' games]].
Eventually, the rest of the heroes join them and they head off into [[Subspace (SSB)|Subspace]] itself, taking down a [[Subspace Gunship]] along the way. In Subspace, they discover that [[Tabuu]] was behind the Subspace Army after all. Tabuu fires his [[Off Waves]] at them, turning them all into trophies. Mario was then rescued by King Dedede and his team consisting of [[Luigi]] and [[Ness]]; it turns out that Dedede knew of Tabuu and designed the badges to revive fighters from their trophy forms after a certain amount of time. Luigi and Ness were wearing the badges, and the one Kirby had eaten revived him as well. Everyone else was recovered by either Dedede's team or Kirby, with Bowser, [[Ganondorf]], and [[Wario]], who all had been working with the Subspace Army, joining them after learning about what Tabuu had done. Everyone went to confront Tabuu in the center of [[the Great Maze]]. Tabuu attempts to use his Off Waves again, but [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] suddenly appears and attacks Tabuu's wings, weakening the Off Waves considerably. Although the Off Waves were still powerful enough to score an instant knock out on someone, Mario and the others were able to defeat Tabuu, restoring most of the world back to normal.


====Special Moves====
In addition to these, Mario has also had numerous one-off jobs, again including but not limited to a demolition worker in ''[[Wrecking Crew]]'', an archaeologist in ''[[Mario's Picross]]'', a baker in ''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]'', a factory worker in ''[[Mario's Cement Factory]]'' and ''[[Mario Bros. (Game & Watch)|Mario Bros.]]'' for the [[Game & Watch]], a soldier who delivers [[bomb]]s in ''[[Mario's Bombs Away]]'', a [[grocery]] worker in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!]]'', a psychotherapist in ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'' (albeit as a gag), and potentially a {{wp|sensei}} in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''. Finally, ''[[Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up]]'' depicts Mario in various occupations, intending to educate children on several careers they can explore.
=====Fireball=====
[[Image:Brawl_Attacks_-_Fireball.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Mario's '''Fireballs''' in ''Brawl''.]]
[[Image:Mariobrosfireball.jpg|thumb|left|Mario and Luigi shooting their respective colored fireballs.]]
Mario shoots red fireballs while Luigi shoots green ones. It is their normal B move, and it is used by the brothers in all three games. Mario's Fireballs are affected by gravity (meaning they bounce against the ground), while Luigi's shoot straight no matter what, unless it ricochets off of something in front of Luigi. [[Kirby]] can also use the Fireball move once he has sucked up Mario or Luigi, and the color and performance of the Fireball are according to which Mario Brother he has sucked up.


=====Cape=====
===Relationships===
[[Image:Cape_Brawl.jpg|thumb|200px|left|The '''Cape''' in ''Brawl''.]]
====Family====
[[Image:mariocape.gif|160px|right|thumb|''Melee'' '''Cape'''.]]
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Mario uses Cape as an attack in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It is his Side + B move. While this attack is not particularly powerful, it is useful in that it can reverse the direction of certain projectile attacks. It can also make the foe spin around, and face the other direction. Interestingly enough, it's the only move that can reflect Mario's [[#F.L.U.D.D.|F.L.U.D.D.]] move.
[[File:Tanooki Mario and Luigi reunite - TSMBM.png|thumb|250px|upright=1.1|left|Mario and Luigi embrace each other in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'', with Mario reminding Luigi in his promise to protect him.]]
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{{quote|I'm telling you, nothing can hurt us as long as we're together!|Mario before he and Luigi get separated|''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''}}
=====Super Jump Punch=====
Luigi is Mario's younger but taller twin brother. Luigi often joins Mario on his adventures, and the two are normally paired in sports titles and spinoffs. They share a strong brotherly bond ever since they were babies, and Mario has always shown protective instincts towards Luigi, as in the [[Yoshi's Island (series)|''Yoshi's Island'' series]], he can sense Luigi's location and leads the [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s to rescue him. Even after they became adults, they still live together and remain very close and committed to each other, such as in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'', the ''[[Mario & Luigi (series)|Mario & Luigi]]'' series, and ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''. Mario also is shown to be proud of Luigi when he faces his fears for him, such as when Luigi fights [[King Boo]] on three different occasions to rescue Mario, and when Mario is saved in ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]'', he is very happy that Luigi came to free him, and congratulates him before jumping in his arms and giving him a big hug. The 1993 official Nintendo Character Manual states that Mario, when he retires, plans to give his plumbing business to Luigi (while also implying a distinct age contrast, which conflicts with the idea that they are twins).<ref name="1993 Nintendo Character Manual">{{cite|author=Green, Matthew|date=December 30, 2014|url=www.pressthebuttons.com/2014/12/mario-kirby-and-samus-aran-shine-in-the-nintendo-character-manual.html|title=Mario, Kirby, And Samus Aran Shine In The Nintendo Character Manual|publisher=Press The Buttons|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref>
[[Image:Super_Jump_Punch_Mario_Brawl.jpg|thumb|200px|right|The '''Super Jump Punch''' in ''Brawl''.]]
[[Image:SuperJumpPunch.jpg|160px|thumb|left|''Melee'' '''Super Jump Punch'''.]]


The '''Super Jump Punch''' is a [[jump]]ing move Mario, [[Luigi]], and [[Dr. Mario]] can perform in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. It is executed by pressing B while holding the control stick upwards at the same time.  When Mario performs the attack, [[coins]] fly out of the enemy, and the foe receives about 10% damage. Mario's Super Jump Punch has not changed at all throughout his appearances.
While Mario and Luigi love each other, in ''Paper Mario'', Luigi admits that he also feels jealousy towards Mario at times and has also expressed that he is "tired of being Player 2," for, despite being a hero in his own right, he is often overshadowed by Mario. While Mario teases that Luigi's quote of being Player 2 is taken out of context, adding that "Luigi loves being [his] sidekick" in the ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'' press conference, in ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'', he is quick to give Luigi proper credit for defeating the [[Shroob]]s in the previous game. At times, Mario does compete with Luigi, such as when he intentionally steps and squirms on Luigi's foot when Luigi receives a trophy in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', making him uneasy and embarrassed. Despite this and his tendency not to receive the same credit as Mario, Luigi has always admired him and shown a strong loyalty to him that pushes him to face his fears if he needs his help. ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'' also shows his subconscious, known as [[Dream's Deep]], where he has nothing but positive feelings and thoughts about Mario. Several pieces of artwork also show them posing together, with a few more and [[:File:Mario and Luigi high-five - Super Mario Sticker.gif|an animated sticker]] showing them giving each other a high-five.
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=====Mario Tornado=====
In the [[LEGO Super Mario|LEGO ''Super Mario'']] line, if Mario is woken up after being left asleep for a while, he calls out to Luigi looking worried. He can connect to Bluetooth with Luigi, allowing them to interact with each other. If Luigi is knocked down, gets dizzy from being shaken too much, is incapacitated by excessive damage from lava, or gets poisoned, Mario reacts in concern. Luigi does the same vice versa. After reaching the [[Goal Pole]], they can high-five each other. [[Princess Peach]] also shares these interactions with each of the brothers.
[[Image:MarioTornado.jpg|200px|left|thumb|'''Mario Tornado''']]


'''Mario Tornado''' was a [[Special Moves|special move]] that Mario could use in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', and again in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as an aerial attack.  After pressing B and tilting the control stick in the down position, Mario would spin around, suck the foe in, spin them silly, and then spit them out, damaging opponents, in a similar fashion to [[Luigi]]'s [[Luigi Cyclone]]. The move is powerful, but is best used when surrounded by opponents. Mario Tornado, unlike Luigi Cyclone, cannot move very far. By repeatedly tapping the B Button, the Mario will also move veritcally while using the attack. The Mario Tornado is replaced as his down special move by [[#F.L.U.D.D.|F.L.U.D.D.]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Mario Tornado is still one of his normal attacks, executed by pressing Down A in mid-air. In both games, Mario can use the attack in mid-air.  
[[File:Marioparents.PNG|thumb|Mario and Luigi's supposed parents]]
The rest of Mario's family has not been extensively explored, though more often outside the games. Mario and Luigi's supposed parents make a cameo at the end of ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', although their faces are not seen and their names are not given, same as in their appearances in "[[Family Album "The Early Years"|Family Album 'The Early Years']]" and ''[[Super Mario Issun-bōshi]]''. Furthermore, ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'' has stated that those two are not Mario and Luigi's parents. ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'', on the other hand, mentioned or featured [[Mama Mario]] in a number of episodes, depicting her as a strict woman who loves her boys very much. [[Papa Mario|Their father]] did not appear on the show, and very little is known about him. ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' and the comics also make references or depict various other relatives of Mario, including aunts, uncles, and cousins, although none have appeared in any games.


Mario has two similar moves to the Mario Tornado, the [[Spin Jump]], and the [[Star Spin]].
''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' depicts Mario and Luigi as living with their parents and several other extended family members, including two paternal uncles, an aunt, a grandfather, and a niece, in a small apartment in [[Brooklyn]].<ref name=Polygon>{{cite|author=McWhertor, Michael|date=April 8, 2023|url=www.polygon.com/23673074/mario-movie-family-members-dad-mom-uncles-aunt|title=The Super Mario Bros. Movie drew on unused Nintendo designs to build out Mario’s family|publisher=Polygon|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref> However, at the end of the movie, the two are seen living by themselves in the Mushroom Kingdom.


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====Friends and love interests====
One of Mario's earliest friends is [[Yoshi]], who, along with other Yoshis, saved him and Luigi from [[Bowser's Minions]] when they were still babies. In ''Yoshi's New Island'', Mario has also reciprocated by traveling to the past to help [[Baby Mario]] and Yoshi save [[Baby Luigi]]. In the present day, Yoshi continues to help Mario against Bowser, usually serving as his steed. Overall, Mario and Yoshi get along well, and they always support each other through tough times.


=====F.L.U.D.D.=====
Another of Mario's closest friends is Toad, who occasionally goes on adventures with him, as in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]'', ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'', various ''Super Mario'' cartoons, and the ''[[Nintendo Comics System]]''. Toad trusts that Mario always saves the day and, even when not fighting alongside him, is quick to offer advice and encouragement.
[[Image:Brawl FLUDD.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Mario uses '''F.L.U.D.D.'''.]]
[[Image:Mario_070906a-l.jpg|thumb|160px|left|Full view of '''F.L.U.D.D.'''.]]


F.L.U.D.D. is a [[Special Moves|special move]] that Mario can use in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. When Mario uses the move, he will put F.L.U.D.D. on his back and douse his enemies with water.
[[File:Mario and Peach (trophy cutscene) - Mario Power Tennis.png|thumb|left|Peach rewards Mario with a kiss after he wins a trophy in ''Mario Power Tennis''.]]
Mario and Princess Peach have been friends since infancy. As adults, Mario often saves Peach, and she usually rewards him with a kiss on the cheek or nose, a [[cake]], or even both. The German ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic "[[Warios Weihnachtsmärchen]]" even reveals that they spent their graduation ball in school together, and in the official guide of ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'', the description for the level [[Baby Mario and Baby Peach: Dynamic Duo]] states they have teamed up as babies to stop evil before the "romantic entanglements" of their adult lives. Contrariwise, in videos published on the [[Play Nintendo]] channel on {{wp|YouTube}}, Mario and Peach are described simply as friends.<ref>{{cite|quote=How much do you know about Princess Peach? Well, you might have guessed she lives in a big castle, that Mario is one of her good friends, and that she's very kind-hearted, […]|author=[[Jordan]], Play Nintendo channel|date=February 4, 2023|url=youtu.be/r-3Exp6pr20|title=Meet Princess Peach: Ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom 👑 <nowiki>| Guessing Game! |</nowiki> @PlayNintendo|timestamp=0:00|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=October 4, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|quote=I want to put Mario and Peach, 'cause they're friends just like me and my hamster.|author=Jordan, Play Nintendo channel|date=February 11, 2023|url=youtu.be/KD2GUHxME5c?t=102|timestamp=1:42|title=DIY Nintendo Cards! 🤭 {{!}} Craft with Mario, Peach & Bowser {{!}} @PlayNintendo|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=February 16, 2023}}</ref> In ''Super Paper Mario'', while both Mario and Luigi deny a relationship when [[Luvbi]] asks if Peach was Mario's "lady friend," Luvbi also comments that the princess "looms large in his regard" and then wonders if Mario had a "one-sided crush." Many other sources, however, do portray Mario and Peach as having an ongoing romantic relationship as well as a friendship, such as the official European ''Super Mario'' website listing Peach as Mario's girlfriend and ''[[Mario Party 5]]'' calling Peach and Mario's team "Cutest Couple." When Mario gets kissed by Peach, he often blushes heavily and becomes embarrassed and/or infatuated before celebrating. In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', Peach calls Mario her "knight in shining armor," and in the first ''Paper Mario'', one of the [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s tells Mario to take Peach on a date to [[Star Hill|Shooting Star Summit]]. In ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'', after Peach rescues Mario, she enthusiastically calls and runs towards him, and they happily dance together in celebration, with Mario revealing flowers in his hat and another one in between his hair as he holds her in his arms. [[Rosalina]] refers to Peach as Mario's "special one" in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', with the two seen holding hands toward the end of the game. [[Lubba]] and other [[Luma]]s refer to Peach as Mario's "special one" in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. ''Mario Power Tennis'' even goes as far as showing Mario himself telling Peach of his love for her in her victory scene, which she responds to by smiling and blowing a kiss to him and Luigi, causing them to become lovestruck. Also, in Mario's victory scene in ''Mario Power Tennis'', Peach gives him a small kiss on the cheek. In ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', after kidnapping her, Bowser declares his intention to make Peach marry him, and Mario's main motivation is to stop Bowser from taking Peach's hand in a forced marriage, separating her from him. In ''Luigi's Mansion 3'', after Luigi rescues him, Mario refuses to escape and leads Luigi to rescue Peach, and when he finds her imprisoned in a [[painting]], he is devastated, crying in despair for her. When Luigi catches up to him, Mario pleads with him to free her if he is talked to.


The attack will have no effect on the opponents' damage percentages whatsoever, however, it can still have a lot of benefit to Mario, as the water can blast foes great distances, possibly resulting in a KO.  F.L.U.D.D. can also be charged before use, resulting in a more powerful stream of water. It is best used at enemies near the edges of the battle.
Peach has not been Mario's only romantic interest, however. In the original ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'', [[Pauline]] was Mario's first girlfriend and damsel-in-distress, but while he still has to occasionally rescue her in the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series, the two are considered just friends now. In addition, when Mario saved [[Princess Daisy]] in her debut appearance in ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', a heart appeared overhead, implying a romantic connection. This was never explored further, however, and while ''[[Mario Party 4]]'' gave them the team name "Nice Couple," most games link Daisy with Luigi instead, with her and Mario simply being friends, not even sharing any player [[chemistry]] in the ''[[Mario Baseball (series)|Mario Baseball]]'' series.


=====Mario Finale=====
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', Mario is also shown to be a caring parental figure over Baby Mario, but he also steps in if any of his teammates misbehave. Mario appears to enjoy the babies' company. Before Baby Mario returns to his own time period, he gives Mario his hammer as a parting gift, showing his pleasure to be with his adult self.
[[Image:mario finalsmash3.jpg|200px|left|thumb|'''Mario Finale''']]
{{LLquote|If Mario launches this at you, you'd better flee!|[[Masahiro Sakurai]]|[http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/mario.html#3rd Smash Bros. DOJO!!]}}


The Mario Finale is Mario's [[Final Smash]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and is also the first Final Smash ever shown. As with any Final Smash, Mario must first collect a [[Smash Ball]]. Mario unleashes a giant wave of flames, which expands vertically before him. This bursts across the stage in front of him devastating any opponents in front of him by causing damage and pushing them off the screen along with the wave. This is best used on the sides of a stage.  This way, enemies will be unable to stand behind Mario and be safe from the blast. This move was the first Final Smash shown in the 2006 E3 trailer. The move is an original one, not based on any specific power in the Mario series other than the traditional [[Fire Mario]].
Mario appears to be friendly rivals with [[Sonic|Sonic the Hedgehog]], extremely competitive in sports and events. Though rivals, they have a good friendship and partnership as the two have teamed up several times to stop their respective archenemies, Bowser and [[Dr. Eggman]]. According to an informal conversation with Mario, he [[List of Mario quotes#Miscellaneous|stated in response]] that he likes Sonic and views him as a friendly archrival rather than an enemy. This is further supported in recent installments of the ''[[Mario & Sonic (series)|Mario & Sonic]]'' series, where they often share a high-five.
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===Hitting the Golf Course===
====Foes and rivals====
[[Image:MGMario3.PNG|200px|left|thumb|Mario chooses his golf club.]]
[[File:Club Nintendo Characters Poster.png|thumb|upright=1.66|Mario with his many friends and foes]]
Bowser is Mario's arch-nemesis. Bowser constantly tries to take over the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], harm Mario's brother and his friends, and/or kidnap Peach, while Mario usually defeats him. While Bowser resents Mario, he is often more than happy to forgive Bowser, such as in ''[[Mario Party DS]]'', where they enjoy playing [[Triangle Twisters]] together. Even so, the resentment appears mutual, given their victory animations in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'' and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''. Bowser often calls Mario a variety of disparaging nicknames, especially in the cartoons. Mario sometimes returns the insults, but such retorts are usually restricted to cartoons and other non-game media. When Mario does lose to Bowser, generally in spinoffs, he acknowledges it in good nature, such as in ''[[Fortune Street]]'', although he expects himself to be a competent adversary for Bowser. Occasionally the two team up to defeat greater evils, such as in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'', ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', ''Super Paper Mario'', and ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''.


Mario is an all-around golfer in the [[Mario Golf (series)|Mario Golf series]]. He has played along with many [[Human]]s during his many campaigns and games. As the plumber's popularity was greatly rising in the Mario Golf series, he got his own fan club in ''Mario Golf'' for the GameBoy Color. After graduating from Caddie Master, the player had the option to face Mario. The plumber could also be challenged near the end of ''Mario Golf Advance Tour''.
Mario's first enemy, however, was [[Donkey Kong]] (later known as [[Cranky Kong]]), who kidnapped Mario's girlfriend and whom Mario had to defeat. The current Donkey Kong and Mario are on much better terms and often participate in sports and spinoffs together. Although they do maintain a friendly and somewhat competitive rivalry, Mario must defeat Donkey Kong a couple of times in the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series because Donkey Kong went into mischief, stemming from his passion and frustration for [[Mini Mario (toy)|Mini Mario]]s and Pauline. Even after his victory, after noticing Donkey Kong upset, Mario reconciles by offering his toys.


===Hero Plays Tennis===
Mario's archrival is [[Wario]], with various comics depicting their antagonistic relationship starting in childhood, and it is a major theme in ''[[Super Mario-kun]]''. In Wario's first appearance, in ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'', he stole [[Mario's castle]], and in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', he tried to destroy Mario, although for the most part, their rivalry is far more mild in nature, and the two even team up to defeat Bowser in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. Finally, according to Wario in [[Wario's Warehouse]], both Wario and [[Waluigi]] hang out with him, although Mario frequently peeks at Wario's Warehouse. Wario has shown mostly contempt for Mario, but he does not have the same level of dislike as Bowser, whereas Mario, although he has been initially bitter and even called Wario an "evil creep,"<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins'' instruction booklet|page=3–4|quote=While I was away crusading against the mystery alien Tatanga in Sarasa Land, an evil creep took over my castle and put the people of Mario Land under his control with a magic spell. The intruder goes by the name of Wario. He has been jealous of my popularity ever since we were boys, and has tried to steal my castle many times. It seems he has succeeded this time. Wario has scattered the 6 Golden Coins from my castle all over Mario Land. These Golden Coins are guarded by those under Wario's spell. Without these coins, we can't get into the castle to deal with Wario. We must collect the six coins, attack Wario in the castle, and save everybody!}}</ref> maintains his cheerful and positive attitude as he does with most of his enemies.
[[Image:Mt64mario.png|thumb|Mario as he appears in ''Mario Tennis''.]]


The red-clad hero also doubles as a tennis player in the Mario Tennis series. Like in other Mario sports games, he is an all-around tennis player. The infamous plumber made an appearance at the end of ''[[Mario Tennis (GBC)]]''. In the game, he is considered a "legendary" character and is only playable in Exhibition Mode. After the player had won the [[Island Open Tournament]], the player would have the honor of challenging him. Following the same theme as the Mario Golf series, Mario could be faced at the end of the game.
==List of game appearances==
 
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===Man on the Baseball Field===
This is a list of game appearances for Mario.
[[Image:MSB Mario.jpg|150px|left|thumb|Mario hitting a slammer.]]
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The multi-talented plumber has also played baseball in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' and ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]].'' Again, Mario is a balanced character although Mario is a bit of a slow runner in the first game. Mario's special ball is the classic [[Fireball]], which dazzles other players with smoky speed. Mario's abilities are very similar to Luigi's. Mario's default team is the Mario Sunshines in Mario Superstar Baseball which mostly consists of the non-playable characters from ''Super Mario Sunshine''. In ''Mario Super Sluggers'', his team is called the Mario Fireballs, which consists of the Mario Bros., the Baby Mario Bros., Piantas, Nokis, and a Blooper.
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===At the Basketball Court===
|''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''||1981||Arcade||Playable character
[[Image:MH3on3_Mario.jpg|thumb|150px|Mario, as seen in ''Mario Hoops 3 on 3''.]]
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Mario has even ventured onto the world of basketball in ''[[Mario Hoops 3 on 3]]''. Fortunately, Mario was a successful basketball player as he had a extraordinary jumping ability. To use his [[Special Shot]], the player had to tap the "M" to shoot a vicious [[Fire Shot]]. Once again, Mario is a balanced character.
|''[[Crazy Kong]]||1981||Arcade||Playable character
 
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===Dance Dance Revolution===
|''[[Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong]]''||1982||[[Game & Watch]]||Playable character
[[Image:DDRmario.jpg|left|thumb|Mario dancing to the beat.]]
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Mario danced to save the Mushroom Kingdom during the events of ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]''. [[Waluigi]] went to [[Truffle Tower]] to gain [[Music Key]]s and grant him the power to "hypnotize the rhythm less masses". However, after he opened the door, all but one key flew to various locations in the Mushroom Kingdom. One of the music Keys went down the sea, another one to [[Mushroom Park]] and another one to [[Freeze Mountain]]. Toad, who saw this occur, rushed to tell Mario. If all keys were not returned, they could fall into the wrong hands.
|''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]''||1982||Arcade||Antagonist
 
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Ever the hero, Mario set out to find all four Music Keys, along with Toad. Using his [[S.S. Brass]] to navigate, Mario challenged the key owners to dance-offs. Mario then faced Waluigi (and other creatures) to a dance-off and got all four Music Keys back.
|''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]''||1982||[[Game & Watch]]||Antagonist
 
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After getting the keys, Bowser stole them. Bowser went to his castle and Mario followed him with the S.S. Brass. Mario did the "Final Dance Off" with him and got the Music Keys back. They then were all returned to the Truffle Tower.
|''[[Donkey Kong II]]''||1983||[[Game & Watch]]||Antagonist
 
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===Mario Plays Soccer===
|''[[Mario Bros. (Game & Watch)|Mario Bros.]]''||1983||[[Game & Watch]]||Playable character
[[Image: Normal mario2.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Mario in ''[[Mario Strikers Charged Football]]''.]]
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Mario is once again all-around in ''[[Mario Smash Football]]'' and ''[[Mario Strikers Charged Football]]''. His super strike is the [[Fire Strike]] and his special ability in the sequel is [[Super Mario!]].
|''[[Mario's Cement Factory]]''||1983||[[Game & Watch]]||Playable character
 
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===Olympics===
|''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]''||1983||Arcade||Playable character
Mario also appears in Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games, where he is classified as an "All Around" character, and is well rounded in any event.
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|''[[Mario's Bombs Away]]''||1983||[[Game & Watch]]||Playable character
 
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==Physical Description and Traits==
|''[[Pinball (game)|Pinball]]''||1984||[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Cameo
[[Image:ssb-marios.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Mario, how he evolves throughout the Super Smash Brothers series.]]
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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 [[mustache]], 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.
|''[[Golf]]''||1984||[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Cameo
 
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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 &ndash; almost exactly the opposite of what he wears now. The Famicom version of [[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]] was the first game to depict Mario with blue overalls and a red undershirt (Although on the boxart he was depicted entirely in blue); however, it was ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' 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 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.|Super Smash Bros.]]''
|''[[Stroke & Match Golf]]''||1984||[[VS. System]]||Cameo
 
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==Powers and Abilities==
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[[Image:Firemario.jpg|thumb|One of Mario's most used forms, Fire Mario.]]
|''[[Pinball (game)|VS. Pinball]]||1984||[[VS. System]]||Cameo
*Mario's first and trademark ability is his [[Jump]], which allows him to leap high two stories, while doing two flips and a twist. He is the second best jumper in the Mushroom Kingdom, only bested by [[Luigi]] He is also capable of several variations, including the [[Back Flip]] and the [[Spin Jump]].
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*Mario is always associated with the element of fire. Mario is an excellent driver, and has skills with many sports.
|''[[VS. Wrecking Crew]]''||1984||[[VS. System]]||Cameo
*Mario has very powerful feet, which have trampled [[Enemies|innumerable enemies]], toppled [[Fortress|Fortresses]] and even crushed [[Pagosu|spaceships]]. When timed correctly, he is able to do this 100 times in a row.
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*In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', Mario was able to "transform" into other characters, which came in handy, as he is a silent protagonist. This was not one of his attacks, however.  He only used it in a few stories.
|''[[Mario Bros. Special]]''||1984||Home computers||Playable character
*Mario can use simple physical attacks, including [[Punch|punching]] and [[Kick|kicking]].
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*Mario can perform many standard moves in the ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' series, such as the [[Ground Pound]].
|''[[Donkey Kong Circus]]''||1984||[[Game & Watch]]||Cameo
*In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', Mario possessed superhuman strength. He could carry and throw the very large King Bob-omb, despite the king being far larger then him. An even more impressive feet is during the battles with Bowser, Mario can grab him by the tail, spin him around and throw him. Mario spins Bowser around faster the more spins. The more Mario spun, the farther he threw Bowser (he could either throw Bowser a few feet, or well over a hundred feet). His strength was also shown in [[Super Mario Galaxy]], where he could easily stun a [[Mega Goomba]] with a Star Spin despite its great size and his ability to knock Bowser around during battles with him.
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*Mario's first weapons were the [[Hammer]] in ''Donkey Kong'' and the [[Fireball]] in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' Mario often uses the Hammer as a weapon in Mario RPGs.  Mario can, in some games, control fire without a [[Fire Flower]] power-up.
|''[[Punch Ball Mario Bros.]]''||1984||Home computers||Playable character
*Mario has eight power-ups that allow him to fly; the [[Raccoon Mario|Raccoon Suit]], the [[Tanooki Suit]], the [[Cape Feather]],  the [[Wing Cap]], the [[P-Wing]], the [[P-Balloon]], the [[Bee Mushroom]], and the [[Red Star]]. On ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', Mario was able to fly even after powering up with a [[Fire Flower]].
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*In ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', Mario had the ability to transform into a [[Hammer Suit|Hammer Bro]] with the ability to throw hammers at his enemies or a [[Frog Suit|Frog]] which let him swim faster and jump higher.
|''[[Donkey Kong Hockey]]''||1984||[[Game & Watch]]||Cameo
*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.
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*Mario even has his own fighting style. Although he never really uses it in his games, except the Smash Bros. series, he does use the martial arts in a ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' comic. In the comic, while fighting [[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 is also has a black belt in [[Plumb Fu]].
|''[[Wrecking Crew]]''||1985||[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Playable character
*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.
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*In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', Mario was given the ability to [[flip]] between dimensions.
|''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''||1985||[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Playable character
*In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Mario has a special attack called the ''Mario Finale'', although he requires a [[Smash Ball]] in order to execute it.
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*Mario is able to hold his breath for a long period of time, as seen in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and numerous later games. However, in 3D platformers such as ''[[Super Mario 64]],'' ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', he isn't able to hold his breath for as long.
|''[[VS. Super Mario Bros.]]''||1986||Arcade||Playable character
*Mario seems to not be bothered by certain temperature levels, even in [[Lethal Lava Land|volcanoes]] and [[Snowman's Land|tundras]] (although in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' Mario would take damage without his hat on due to the heat and in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', Mario would shiver when not moving in snow level).
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*Mario can endure otherwise lethal hits (i.e. Burning, Electrocution, Freezing) several times before dying
|''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]''||1986||[[Family Computer Disk System]]||Playable character
*Mario is very strong. In ''[[Super Mario World]]'', he is seen lifting a fortress out of the ground and then throwing it. Also, in various games, he is able to battle brutes such as [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Bowser]] with ease.
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*In the 2-D games, Mario is shown to run at a fast pace, even fast enough to run up walls. He is also able to keep up with [[Sonic the Hedgehog|the world's fastest hedgehog]], but only in ''[[Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games]]''.
|''[[Super Mario Bros. (Game & Watch)|Super Mario Bros.]]''||1986||[[Game & Watch]]||Playable character
 
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===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' Special Moves===
|''[[Super Mario Bros. Special]]''||1986||{{wp|PC-8800 series|NEC PC-88}}, X1||Playable character
Mario, like all his partners, gains a new special attack when he rises up a level. Here is a list of them:
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|''[[I am a teacher: Super Mario Sweater]]''||1986||[[Family Computer Disk System]]||Cameo
*[[Jump]] &ndash; Starting Attack
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*[[Fire Orb]] &ndash; Level 3
|''[[All Night Nippon: Super Mario Bros.]]''||1986||[[Family Computer Disk System]]||Playable character
*[[Super Jump]] &ndash; Level 6
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*[[Super Flame]] &ndash; Level 10
|''[[Golf: Japan Course]]''||1987||[[Family Computer Disk System]]||Playable character
*[[Ultra Jump]] &ndash; Level 15
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*[[Ultra Flame]] &ndash; Level 18
|''[[Golf: U.S. Course]]''||1987||[[Family Computer Disk System]]||Cameo
 
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===Mario's Various Powerups===
|''[[Famicom Grand Prix: F1 Race]]''||1987||[[Family Computer Disk System]]||Playable character
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Image:Firemario.jpg|<center>[[Fire Mario]]
|''[[Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally]]''||1988||[[Family Computer Disk System]]||Playable character
Image:RaccoonMarioFly.jpg|<center>[[Raccoon Mario]]
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Image:Frogs.jpg|<center>[[Frog Mario]]
|''[[Donkey Kong Classics]]''||1988||[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Playable character (''Donkey Kong''), Antagonist (''Donkey Kong Jr.'')
Image:SMB3_TanookiMario.jpg|<center>[[Tanooki Mario]]
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Image:SMB3_HammerMario.jpg|<center>[[Hammer Mario]]
|''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''||1988||[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Playable character
Image:SMW_CapeMario.jpg|<center>[[Cape Mario]]
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Image:SML2_RabbitMario.jpg|<center>[[Rabbit Mario]]
|''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''||1988||[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Playable character
Image:Sm64_mariofly.gif|<center>[[Wing Mario]]
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Image:Sm64metalmario.jpg|<center>[[Metal Mario]]
|''[[Mario Bros. Returns]]''||1988||[[Family Computer Disk System]]||Playable character
Image:Vanish_Mario.jpg|<center>[[Vanish Mario]]
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Image:BeeMario.jpg|<center>[[Bee Mario]]
|''[[Pinball (game)|Pinball]]''||1989||[[Family Computer Disk System]]||Cameo
Image:BooMario.jpg|<center>[[Boo Mario]]
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Image:Ice_Mario.jpg|<center>[[Ice Mario]]
|''[[Tetris]]''||1989||[[Game Boy]]||Cameo
Image:Springmario.jpg|<center>[[Spring Mario]]
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Image:SMG_RainbowMario.jpg|<center>[[Rainbow Mario]]
|''[[Wrecking Crew]]''||1989||[[Family Computer Disk System]]||Playable character
Image:Flying_Mario_Artwork.jpg|<center>[[Flying Mario]]
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|''[[Super Mario Bros. (Nelsonic Game Watch)|Super Mario Bros.]]''||1989||[[Nelsonic Game Watch]]||Playable character
 
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==Characteristics==
|''[[Alleyway]]''||1989||[[Game Boy]]||Cameo
Despite his lengthy history, Mario is, in many ways, an undeveloped character, with many details of his accepted biography having been created through complex lore spawned from the imaginations of comic book artists, cartoon writers, and fans. In most media and some games, Mario is depicted as an Italian plumber from Brooklyn <ref>http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnSi7ihAhsQ Retrieved 28th July 2007</ref> who stands for what is right and has a love for Italian food. He is also bilingual, as he can speak both Italian and English. Mario has proven himself to be an excellent fighter, all-around sports player, and party lover in Mario spin-off titles.
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|''[[Super Mario Land]]''||1989||[[Game Boy]]||Playable character
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 ''Mario'' series, with characters such as [[Bowser]] and [[Princess Peach]] having more complex, consistent, and unique back stories. In fact, his brother [[Luigi]] has even gained more of a personality in recent games, while Mario has stayed "flat".
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|''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]''||1990||[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Playable character
Over the course of his many games, Mario has rescued a number of people from captivity (including Pauline, Princess Peach, [[Princess Daisy]], and [[Prince Pine]]) and has become regarded as a great hero in the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario is actually a famous personality across the world, and is a recognized celebrity inside and outside the Mushroom Kingdom. On the popular level, Mario is seen as the ''sole'' savior of the Mushroom Kingdom, while the contributions of others, including his own brother Luigi, have been forgotten or ignored. While not necessarily Mario's fault, Mario has remained in the limelight despite Luigi's equal efforts to protect the Mushroom Kingdom.
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|''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]''||1990||[[Game Boy]]||Playable character
Additionally, Mario is much more impulsive and aggressive than his brother Luigi, and is willing to enter dangerous situations all alone. Unlike Luigi, Mario will often attempt to quickly solve a problem with his actions instead of sitting back and analyzing the situation. [[Mallow]] even had to restrain Mario from brawling several times, such as before the battle with [[Bowyer]], so that the heroes could figure out what exactly was happening to their world. Indeed Mallow had to restrain Mario's fists from punching the young Toad kid [[Gaz]] in the face, after the boy suggested that Mario couldn't save the world by himself. This demonstrates that Mario can be arrogant at times. While he will accept help and even partners during his adventures, at times he may also resent the implication that he needs the help in first place.
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|''[[Dr. Mario (game)#Remakes and ports|VS. Dr. Mario]]''||1990||Arcade||Playable character
Despite these potential flaws, Mario is a kind-hearted and brave hero who, more often than not, puts other peoples' problems and needs before his own. This is shown in ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' when [[Doopliss]] had stolen his indentity, and he was still willing to help [[Vivian]] with her problem, despite having his own to deal with. He is willing to risk his life to save the lives of millions from the forces of evil.
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|''[[Mario's Egg Catch]]''||1990||[[Super Mario Bros. Watch]]||Playable character
==Interactions with Other Characters==
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===Luigi===
|''[[Super Mario World]]''||1990||[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Playable character
{{main|Luigi}}
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|''[[Super Mario Bros. 3 (Nelsonic Game Watch)|Super Mario Bros. 3]]''||1990||[[Nelsonic Game Watch]]||Playable character
'''Luigi''' is Mario's younger twin brother. Luigi used to join Mario in missions frequently, but lately Mario has embarked on several adventures without him. Through the years, Mario and Luigi have maintained a brotherly love for each other, but the two are still very competitive.  Mario exhibited a level of aggression towards him in ''Mario Power Tennis'' when Luigi won a singles trophy.  As Luigi celebrated on stage, Mario came over to congratulate him, slapping him on the back until Luigi doubled over and then stepping on his foot, all while maintaining composure.
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|''[[Super Mario World (Nelsonic Game Watch)|Super Mario World]]''||1991||[[Nelsonic Game Watch]]||Playable character
===Princess Peach===
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{{main|Princess Peach}}
|''[[Mario Roulette]]''||1991||Arcade||Cameo
 
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[[Image:MarioPeachLove.PNG|thumb|200px|Artwork showing Mario and Peach playing [[Game Boy Advance|Game&nbsp;Boy]].]]
|''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]''||1991||[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Playable character
'''Princess Peach''' is shown to be Mario's close companion since childhood. Mario saves Peach quite often and she usually will bake him a cake or kiss him upon her rescue. Since Peach's debut appearance, the two have been largely speculated to be in a romantic relationship. This is confirmed in the official European ''Mario'' website, in which Peach is listed as Mario's girlfriend.
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|''[[Mario Teaches Typing]]''||1991||Personal computer||Playable character
In ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'', she sends Toad to help Luigi search for his brother, and in ''[[Mario Party 5]]'', Peach and Mario are called "Cutest Couple". They also share chemistry together in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' and ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', as they are "buddy players". ''[[Mario Power Tennis (GCN)|Mario Power Tennis]]'' even goes as far as showing Mario himself telling Peach of his love for her in Peach's victory scene. Peach responded with a smile and blew a kiss. Also, in Mario's victory scene in ''Mario Power Tennis'', Peach gives him a small kiss on his cheek. They both show deep devotion to each other as depicted in many of the games, especially in the ''Paper Mario'' series. In the comic "[[Warios Weihnachtsmärchen]]", published in the German [[Club Nintendo|Club Nintendo magazine]], it is even revealed that they spent their graduation ball in school together, and that Peach decided in favor of Mario and against Wario.
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|''[[Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up]]''||1991||Personal computer||Cameo
In the first ''Paper Mario'', one of the Toads tells Mario to take Peach on a date to [[Shooting Star Summit]]. For the official guide of ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'', in the description for the level [[Baby Mario and Baby Peach: Dynamic Duo]], [[Nintendo]] mentioned that before the "romantic entanglements" in their adult lives, they teamed up as babies to stop evil. Also the official guide for ''Mario Party 8'' stated that Peach is apple of Mario's eye. [[Rosalina]] in ''Super Mario Galaxy'' even referred to Peach as Mario's 'Special One'.
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|''[[Mario the Juggler]]''||1991||[[Game & Watch]]||Playable character
===Bowser===
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{{main|Bowser}}
|''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]''||1991||[[Game Boy]]||Supporting character
 
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'''Bowser''' is Mario's arch nemesis and main enemy. Bowser and Mario have had a long history of antagonism and rivalry for Princess Peach. However, Mario almost always defeats Bowser one way or another. Bowser always tries to find a way to take Peach from Mario and have her all for himself. Bowser is jealous of Peach's friendship with Mario, as he admits in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. Occasionally, Bowser is on the same side as Mario, as shown in ''[[Super Mario RPG]]'', ''[[Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', [[Super Paper Mario]] and ''[[Mario & Luigi RPG 3]]''.  Oddly enough, Bowser has saved Mario from a few obstacles, as shown in the last cinema in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''; Bowser stops a Bullet Bill from taking out Mario.  Of course, Bowser's only reason for saving Mario is so that he needs a rival and he wants to destroy Mario himself.
|''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]''||1991||[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Supporting character
 
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===Toad===
|''[[Mario is Missing! (PC)|Mario is Missing!]]''||1992||Personal computer||Side character
{{main|Toad}}
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|''[[Mario is Missing! (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)|Mario is Missing!]]''||1992||[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Side character
'''Toad''' is shown to be Mario's good friend. Toad usually helps Mario with supporting roles and gives him advice. In the ''Mario'' cartoons, Toad was shown to be a close friend of both Mario and Luigi's, as he would commonly be seen assisting them in stopping King Koopa's evil plots. Toad even helped in domestic situations, alongside Princess Toadstool.
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|''[[Super Mario Bros. (pinball)|Super Mario Bros.]]''||1992||Arcade||Supporting character
===Donkey Kong===
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{{main|Donkey Kong}}
|''[[Super Mario Bros. Mushroom World]]''||1992||Arcade||Supporting character
 
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'''Donkey Kong''' is Mario's old enemy from the ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (arcade game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' era, in which DK was just a kid. Despite Mario's old conflicts with DK's father, now known as [[Cranky Kong]], he has developed a friendly and somewhat competitive rivalry with Donkey Kong as witnessed in the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series. Donkey Kong regularly takes part in numerous sports with Mario and his friends, often bringing along his eager nephew, [[Diddy Kong]].
|''[[Terebi Denwa: Super Mario World]]''||1992||Arcade||Supporting character
 
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===Yoshi===
|''[[Super Mario Kart]]''||1992||[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Playable character
{{main|Yoshi}}
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|''[[Mario Paint]]''||1992||[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]||
'''Yoshi''' is one of Mario's oldest friends. Yoshi was basically Mario's mentor and taught him many abilities such as [[Ground Pound|Ground Pounding]] and jumping. Not to mention he saved and helped Mario when he was a baby. Mario occasionally rides Yoshi, although Yoshi has been known to be as good as Mario on his own two feet.
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|''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]''||1992||[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Supporting character
===Wario===
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{{main|Wario}}
|''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]''||1992||[[Game Boy]]||Supporting character
 
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'''Wario''' is Mario's rival.  Their relationship started out very violent with such acts as Wario stealing Mario's Castle, but their rivalry has settled down.  The two even teamed together in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. Nintendo Power has stated that Wario is Mario's cousin, but this is unconfirmed.
|''[[Super Mario Race]]''||1992||[[Gamewatch Boy]]||Supporting character
 
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===Princess Daisy===
|''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''||1992||[[Game Boy]]||Playable character
{{main|Princess Daisy}}
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|''[[Būbū Mario]]''||1993||Arcade||Cameo
'''Daisy''' was rescued by Mario from the clutches of Tatanga in ''Super Mario Land'', and she rewarded him with a kiss upon her rescue. In ''Mario Party 5'', Mario and Daisy are given the team name "Nice Couple" when paired together, while they do not share player chemistry at all in ''Mario Superstar Baseball'' or its sequel, ''Mario Super Sluggers''. Daisy and Mario, though, have been officially stated to be good friends.
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|''[[Mario Undōkai]]''||1993||Arcade||Cameo
===Rosalina===
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{{main|Rosalina}}
|''[[Super Mario World (arcade)|Super Mario World]]''||1993||Arcade
'''Rosalina''' befriended Mario in ''Super Mario Galaxy''. She trusted him enough to help her restore the Comet Observatory; and in return she helped him get to Bowser's sun and defeat him.
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|''[[Mario's Time Machine (PC)|Mario's Time Machine]]''||1993||Personal computer||Playable character
===Pauline===
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{{main|Pauline}}
|''[[Mario is Missing! (Nintendo Entertainment System)|Mario is Missing!]]''||1993||[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Supporting character
Pauline was Mario's first girlfriend and damsel-in-distress. In ''[[Donkey Kong (arcade game)|Donkey Kong]]'', he rescued her from [[Donkey Kong]] (or [[Cranky Kong]] as ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' indicated). In ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'', she was no longer Mario's love interest. Several sources claim that, in an inconsistency of ''[[Saturday Supercade]]'', Pauline was portrayed as Mario's niece.
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|''[[Mario's Time Machine (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)|Mario's Time Machine]]''||1993||[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Playable character
==Clothing== 
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*'''[[Mario's Hat|Hat]]''' &ndash; The hat Mario wears, it is really important for him because if he loses it he takes more damage. He has had the hat since he was born. In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', if he lost the hat he would lose health no matter what due to the extreme heat. 
|''[[Mario & Wario]]''||1993||[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Playable character
*'''[[Mario's Glove]]s''' &ndash; A pair of white gloves he is rarely seen without.
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*'''[[Mario's Shoe]]s''' &ndash; A simple pair of brown work shoes.   
|''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]''||1993||[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Playable character
*'''[[Mario's Overalls|Overalls]]''' &ndash; Mario wears blue overalls. Mario can change his overalls in ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' and ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''. 
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*'''[[Mario's Shirt]]s''' &ndash; Mario has a shirt that he always wears.   
|''[[Mario's Early Years! Fun with Letters]]''||1993||[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Playable character
*'''[[Badge]]s''' &ndash; In [[RPG]] games, Mario wears badges.
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|''[[Mario's Early Years! Fun with Numbers]]''||1993||[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Playable character
==Cameos==
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:''See [[:Category:References|this page]] for more.''
|''[[Mario's Early Years! Preschool Fun]]''||1993||[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Playable character
 
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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]].
|''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]''||1993||[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Playable character
 
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Mario makes a cameo appearance at the end of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' (as well as ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''), as the very best of Cranky's top three video game heroes ([[Yoshi]] and [[Link]] being the other two). However, if [[Diddy Kong]] and his girlfriend, [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] collect enough [[DK Coin|DK Coins]] on their adventure, Diddy Kong can steal the top spot.
|''[[Yoshi's Safari]]''||1993||[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Playable character
 
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Mario along with Luigi, Peach, Wario and several Toads also makes a cameo appearance in Kirby: Super Star Ultra in the audience in the fight with King [[Dedede]]
|''[[Dr. Mario (Gamewatch Boy)|Dr. Mario]]''||1993||[[Gamewatch Boy]]
 
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==Mario's Occupations==
|''[[Super Mario Kart: Doki Doki Race]]''||1994||Arcade
Mario's had many jobs and occupations in the past. Here's a list of them.
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|''[[Tetris & Dr. Mario]]''||1994||[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
*[[Donkey Kong (game)|Carpenter]]
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*[[Plumber]]
|''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]''||1994||[[Game Boy]]||Cameo
*[[Dr. Mario|Doctor]]
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*[[Mario Paint|Musician]]
|''[[Mario's Time Machine (Nintendo Entertainment System)|Mario's Time Machine]]''||1994||[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Playable character
*[[Mario Paint|Artist]]
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*[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong|Toy Maker]]
|''[[Hotel Mario]]''||1994||[[Philips CD-i|CD-i]]||Playable character
*[[Mario Golf (series)|Golfer]]
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*[[Mario Kart (series)|Racer]]
|''[[Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World]]''||1994||[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
*[[Mario Tennis (series)|Tennis Player]]
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*[[Wrecking Crew|Construction Site Worker]]
|''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]''||1994||[[Game Boy]]||Playable character
*[[Sky Pop|Pilot]]
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*[[Roy's HardBrick Hotel|Electrician]]
|''[[Donkey Kong (Nelsonic Game Watch)|Donkey Kong]]''||1994||[[Nelsonic Game Watch]]||Playable character
*[[Mario's Early Years|Teacher]]
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*[[Mario Excite Bike|Bike Racer]]
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''||1995||[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Cameo
*[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3|Basketball Player]]
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*[[SSX Tour|Snowboarder]]
|''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''||1995||[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Supporting character (as Baby Mario)
*[[Mario Smash Football|Soccer Player]]
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*[[Mario Baseball|Baseball Player]]
|''[[Mario's FUNdamentals|Mario's Game Gallery]]''||1995||Personal computer
*[[Mario the Juggler|Juggler]]
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*[[Mario's Cement Factory|Cement Factory Worker]]
|''[[UNDAKE30 Same Game]]''||1995||[[Satellaview]]
*[[Donkey Kong Hockey|Hockey Player]]
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|''[[Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle Stadium]]''||1995||[[Satellaview]]
==Names Mario is Sometimes Called==
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|''[[BS Super Mario USA]]''||1995||[[Satellaview]]
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|''[[Mario's Picross]]''||1995||[[Game Boy]]
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|''[[Mario's Super Picross]]''||1995||[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
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|''[[Mario's Tennis]]''||1995||[[Virtual Boy]]||Playable character
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|''[[Mario Clash]]''||1995||[[Virtual Boy]]||Playable character
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|[[Donkey Kong (slot machine)|''Donkey Kong'' (slot machine)]]||1996||Arcade
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|''[[Mario Teaches Typing 2]]''||1996||Personal computer||Playable character
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|''[[Super Mario 64]]''||1996||[[Nintendo 64]]||Playable character
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|''[[Mario Kart 64]]''||1996||[[Nintendo 64]]||Playable character
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|[[Mario Kart 64 (slot machine)|''Mario Kart 64'' (slot machine)]]||1996||Arcade
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|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''||1996||[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]||Playable character
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|''[[Super Mario Attack]]''||1996||Arcade
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|''[[Mario Paint#Satellaview Versions|Mario Paint: BS Ban]]''||1997||[[Satellaview]]
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|''[[Mario Paint#Satellaview Versions|BS Mario Paint: Yuushou Naizou Ban]]''||1997||[[Satellaview]]
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|''[[Dr. Mario (game)#Remakes and ports|Dr. Mario BS Version]]''||1997||[[Satellaview]]
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|''[[Game & Watch Gallery]]''||1997||[[Game Boy]]
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|''[[Mario Net Quest]]''||1997||Browser||Playable character
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|''[[Game & Watch Gallery 2]]''||1997||[[Game Boy]]
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|''[[Mario no Photopi]]''||1998||[[Nintendo 64]]
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|''[[Wrecking Crew '98]]''||1998||[[Satellaview]]||Playable character
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|''[[Super Mario Bros. Deluxe]]''||1998||[[Game Boy Color]]||Playable character
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|''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]''||1998||[[Nintendo 64]]||Playable character
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|''[[Mario Party]]''||1998||[[Nintendo 64]]||Playable character
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|''[[Mario Party 2]]''||1999||[[Nintendo 64]]||Playable character
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|''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''||1999||[[Nintendo 64]]||Playable character
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|''[[Game & Watch Gallery 3]]''||1999||[[Game Boy Color]]||Playable character
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|''[[Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)|Mario Golf]]''||1999||[[Game Boy Color]]||Playable character
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|''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]''||1999||[[Nintendo 64DD]]
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|''[[Mario Artist: Talent Studio]]''||2000||[[Nintendo 64DD]]
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|''[[Mario Artist: Communication Kit]]''||2000||[[Nintendo 64DD]]
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|''[[Mario Artist: Polygon Studio]]''||2000||[[Nintendo 64DD]]
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|''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]''||2000||[[Nintendo 64]]
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|''[[Paper Mario]]''||2000||[[Nintendo 64]]||Playable character
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|''[[Mario Party 3]]''||2000||[[Nintendo 64]]||Playable character
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|''[[Dr. Mario 64]]''||2001||[[Nintendo 64]]||Playable character (as Dr. Mario)
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|''[[Mario Family]]''||2001||[[Game Boy Color]]
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|''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''||2001||[[Nintendo GameCube]]||Supporting  character
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|''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''||2001||[[Nintendo GameCube]]||Playable character
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|''[[Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color)|Mario Tennis]]''||2001||[[Game Boy Color]]||Playable character
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|''[[Mobile Golf]]''||2001||[[Game Boy Color]]||Playable character
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|''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''||2001||[[Game Boy Advance]]||Playable character
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|''[[Super Mario Advance]]''||2001||[[Game Boy Advance]]||Playable character
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|''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]''||2001||[[Game Boy Advance]]||Playable character
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|''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''||2002||[[Nintendo GameCube]]||Playable character
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|''[[Mario Party 4]]''||2002||[[Nintendo GameCube]]||Playable character
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|''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]''||2002||[[Game Boy Advance]]||Cameo (as adult); supporting character (as Baby Mario)
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|''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]''||2002||[[Game Boy Advance]]
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|''[[Mario Party 5]]''||2003||[[Nintendo GameCube]]||Playable character
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|''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''||2003||[[Nintendo GameCube]]||Playable character
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|''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''||2003||[[Nintendo GameCube]]||Playable character
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|''[[Nintendo Puzzle Collection]]''||2003||[[Nintendo GameCube]]
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|''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]''||2003||[[Game Boy Advance]]
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|''[[Super Mario Fushigi no Janjan Land]]''||2003||Arcade
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|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''||2003||[[Game Boy Advance]]||Playable character
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|''[[Donkey Kong/Donkey Kong Junior/Mario Bros.]]''||2004||Arcade||Playable character (''Donkey Kong'' and ''Mario Bros.''), Antagonist (''Donkey Kong Junior'')
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|''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''||2004||[[Nintendo GameCube]]||Playable character
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|''[[Classic NES Series|Classic NES Series: Super Mario Bros.]]''||2004||[[Game Boy Advance]]
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|''[[Classic NES Series|Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario]]''||2004||[[Game Boy Advance]]
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|''[[Mario Party 6]]''||2004||[[Nintendo GameCube]]||Playable character
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|''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''||2004||[[Nintendo GameCube]]||Playable character
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|''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]''||2004||[[Game Boy Advance]]||Playable character
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|''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]''||2004||[[Game Boy Advance]]
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|''[[Mario Pinball Land]]''||2004||[[Game Boy Advance]]||Playable character
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|''[[Super Mario Fushigi no Korokoro Party]]''||2004||Arcade||Playable character
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|''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''||2004||[[Nintendo DS]]||Playable character (unlockable)
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|''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]''||2004||[[Nintendo DS]]||Cameo
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|''[[Yakuman DS]]''||2004||[[Nintendo DS]]||Playable character
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|''[[NBA Street V3]]''||2005||[[Nintendo GameCube]]||Playable character
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|''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''||2005||[[Nintendo GameCube]]||Playable character
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|''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]''||2005||[[Nintendo GameCube]]||Playable character
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|''[[SSX on Tour]]''||2005||[[Nintendo GameCube]]||Playable character
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|''[[Mario Kart DS]]''||2005||[[Nintendo DS]]||Playable character
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|''[[Mario Party 7]]''||2005||[[Nintendo GameCube]]||Playable character
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|''[[Super Mario Strikers]]''||2005||[[Nintendo GameCube]]||Playable character
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|''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''||2005||[[Nintendo DS]]||Playable character
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|''[[Yoshi Touch & Go]]''||2005||[[Nintendo DS]]||Supporting character (as Baby Mario)
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|''[[Mario Party Advance]]''||2005||[[Game Boy Advance]]||Playable character
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|''[[Mario Tennis: Power Tour]]''||2005||[[Game Boy Advance]]||Playable character
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|Jumpman (his original name)
|''[[Dr. Mario & Puzzle League]]''||2005||[[Game Boy Advance]]
|[[Donkey Kong]], a random audience member in the [[Glitz Pit]]
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|Mariotta
|''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]''||2005||Arcade||Playable character
|[[Garro]] in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]
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|Royal Mario
|''[[Super Mario Fushigi no Korokoro Party 2]]''||2005||Arcade||Playable character
|[[Mervin the Magician|Mervin]] in ''[[King Mario of Cramalot]])
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|Whiskers
|''[[Super Princess Peach]]''||2006||[[Nintendo DS]]||Supporting character
|[[Kylie Koopa]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners In Time]]''
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|Butch Mario
|''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''||2006||[[Nintendo DS]]||Playable character
|The title of ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' episode, "[[Butch Mario & the Luigi Kid]]"
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|Sherlock Mario
|''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]''||2006||[[Nintendo DS]]||Playable character
|"[[The Adventures of Sherlock Mario]]"
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|Mario-san
|''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]''||2006||[[Nintendo DS]]||Supporting character
|[[Misaki]] in ''[[Karate Koopa]]
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|The Provolone Ranger
|''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''||2006||[[Nintendo DS]]||Supporting character (as Baby Mario)
|{{fact}}
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|Crocodile Mario
|''[[Tetris DS]]''||2006||[[Nintendo DS]]
|{{fact}}
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|The Pasta Pulverizing Plumber
|''[[Super Paper Mario]]''||2007||[[Wii]]||Playable character
|"[[Koop-zilla]]"
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|Thanta Clauthe
|''[[Mario Party 8]]''||2007||[[Wii]]||Playable character
|[[Hermie III]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]
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|Stache
|''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''||2007||[[Wii]]||Playable character
|Some characters in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]
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|Bro
|''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]''||2007||[[Wii]]||Playable character
|His brother, [[Luigi]] from the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]]
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|The Great Gonzales
|''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''||2007||[[Wii]]||Playable character
|[[Grubba]], [[Yoshi (kid)|Yoshi]] and many others in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]
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|Mr. Squishy, Clumsy Crush-a-lot, Sir Stomp-on-Stuff, Stompy
|''[[Mario Party DS]]''||2007||[[Nintendo DS]]||Playable character
|[[Zess T.]] in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]
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|Luigi
|''[[Itadaki Street DS]]''||2007||[[Nintendo DS]]||Playable character
|[[Pennington]] by mistaken identity in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]] (he corrects himself after the [[Shadow Queen]] is beaten, as he now knows he was mistaken)
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|Marlin
|''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]''||2007||Arcade||Playable character
|[[Beta Name]]
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|Murphy
|''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]''||2007||[[Nintendo DS]]||Playable character
|[[Kroop]] in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]
|-
|-
|Marty-o
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''||2008||[[Wii]]||Playable character
|[[Puni Elder]] in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]
|-
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|Maria
|''[[Dr. Mario Express]]''||2008||[[DSiWare]]
|[[O'Chunks]] in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]
|-
|-
|Super Mario
|''[[Dr. Mario Online Rx]]''||2008||[[WiiWare]]
|{{fact}}
|-
|-
|Mr. Nintendo
|''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''||2008||[[Wii]]||Playable character
|[[Nintendo]]
|-
|-
|Mr. Video Game
|''[[Game & Watch Collection]]''||2008||[[Nintendo DS]]||Playable character in select minigames
|[[Nintendo]]
|-
|-
|Dr. Mario
|''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''||2008||[[Wii]]||Playable character
|[[Whale (character)|Whale]] in ''[[Paper Mario]]''.
|-
|-
|Master Mario
|''[[Mario Power Tennis|Mario Power Tennis (New Play Control!)]]''||2008||[[Wii]]||Playable character
|[[Toadsworth]] in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]
|-
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|Slick
|''[[Mario Party Fushigi no Korokoro Catcher]]''||2009||Arcade||Playable character
|[[Doopliss]] in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]
|-
|-
|Yeti-lip
|''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''||2009||[[Wii]]||Playable character
|[[Fracktail]] in his malfunction in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]
|-
|-
|Hero of Legend
|''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''||2009||[[Wii]]||Playable character
|[[Black Chest Demon]]
|-
|-
|Mr. Jumpsallthetime
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''||2009||[[Nintendo DS]]||Playable character
|[[Mr. L]] in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]
|-
|-
|New Bee
|''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''||2009||[[Nintendo DS]]
|The [[Queen Bee]] in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]
|-
|-
|Old Man/Old 'stache guy
|''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''||2010||[[Wii]]||Playable character
|[[Penguin]] in ''Super Mario Galaxy''
|-
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|Mister Man
|''[[Game & Watch Collection|Game & Watch Collection 2]]''||2010||[[Nintendo DS]]
|[[Goombella]] when she first meets Mario in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]
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|Marlio
|''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]''||2010||[[Wii]]||Playable character
|[[Captain Olimar]] in a deleted scene from ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' <ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/m&lss_lost.shtml#cameos Lost textings of Captian Olimar's quotes from the game], retrieved 4/7/2008</ref>
|-
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|The Human Blur
|''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!]]''||2010||[[Nintendo DS]]||Supporting character
|[[Koopa the Quick]] from ''[[Super Mario 64]]
|}


===Names That Bowser Calls Mario===
:''Note that some of these names may be used in conjunction with Luigi.
{| border="1" style="text-align:left" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
!width=40%| Alternate Names
!width=60%| When
|-
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|Basin Brain
|''[[Mario Sports Mix]]''||2010||[[Wii]]||Playable character
|"[[Jungle Fever]]", "[[20,000 Koopas Under the Sea]]"
|-
|''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii Coin World]]''||2011||Arcade||Playable character
|-
|''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''||2011||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Playable character
|-
|''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]''||2011||[[Wii]]||Playable character
|-
|''[[Mario Kart 7]]''||2011||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Playable character
|-
|''[[Fortune Street]]''||2011||[[Wii]]||Playable character
|-
|''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]''||2012||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Playable character in select minigames
|-
|''[[Mario Party 9]]''||2012||[[Wii]]||Playable character
|-
|''[[Mario Party Kurukuru Carnival]]''||2012||Arcade||Playable character
|-
|''[[Mario Tennis Open]]''||2012||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Playable character
|-
|''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''||2012||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Playable character
|-
|''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''||2012||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Playable character
|-
|''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''||2012||[[Wii U]]||Playable character
|-
|''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]''||2013||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Supporting character
|-
|''[[Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move]]''||2013||[[Nintendo 3DS]] ([[Nintendo eShop|eShop]])||Supporting character
|-
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''||2013||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Playable character
|-
|''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''||2013||Arcade||Playable character
|-
|''[[Mario Party Fushigi no Korokoro Catcher 2]]''||2013||Arcade||Playable character
|-
|''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]''||2013||[[Wii U]]||Playable character
|-
|''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''||2013||[[Wii U]]||Playable character
|-
|''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]''||2013||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Playable character
|-
|''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''||2014||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Supporting character (as adult); supporting character (as Baby Mario)
|-
|''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''||2014||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Playable character
|-
|''[[Mario Kart 8]]''||2014||[[Wii U]]||Playable character
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''||2014||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Playable character
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''||2014||[[Wii U]]||Playable character
|-
|''[[Mario Party 10]]''||2015||[[Wii U]]||Playable character
|-
|''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]''||2015||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Playable character
|-
|''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]''||2015||[[Wii U]]||Yoshi skin themed after Mario
|-
|''[[Super Mario Maker]]''||2015||[[Wii U]]||Playable character
|-
|''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]''||2015||[[Wii U]]||Playable character
|-
|-
|Dumber Plumber
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''||2015||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Playable character
|"[[The Trojan Koopa]]"
|-
|-
|Drain Brain
|''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''||2016||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Playable character
|"[[Mario and the Red Baron Koopa]]", "[[Princess Toadstool for President]]"
|-
|-
|Drains-for-Brains
|''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Arcade Edition]]''||2016||Arcade||Playable character
|"[[Brooklyn Bound]]"
|-
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|Faucet Face
|''[[Mario Party Challenge World]]''||2016||Arcade||Playable character
|"[[King Mario of Cramalot]]", "[[Star Koopa]]"
|-
|-
|Faucet Flop
|''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: Wii U Edition]]''||2016||[[Wii U]]||Playable skin
|"[[Crocodile Mario]]"
|-
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|Faucet Freak
|''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U)|Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''||2016||[[Wii U]]||Playable character
|"[[Jungle Fever]]"
|-
|-
|Lasagna Lovin' Loser
|''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]''||2016||[[Wii U]]||Playable character
|"[[King Mario of Cramalot]]"
|-
|-
|Little Lasagna Lover
|''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]''||2016||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Playable character
|"[[Mario Meets Koop-zilla]]"
|-
|-
|Lunkhead
|''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]''||2016||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Playable character
|"[[Super Koopa (TAoSMB3 episode)|Super Koopa]]"
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|Macaroni Mouth
|''[[Super Mario Run]]''||2016||{{wp|iOS}}||Playable character
|"[[Star Koopa]]"
|-
|-
|Muttonhead
|''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]''||2017||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Playable character
|"[[Pirates of Koopa]]"
|-
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|Nozzle Nose
|''Super Mario Run''||2017||{{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}||Playable character
|"[[The Mark of Zero]]"
|-
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|Pain-in-the-Drain Plumber
|''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''||2017||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
|"[[The Ten Koopmandments]]", "[[7 Continents for 7 Koopas]]"
|-
|-
|Parmesan Plumber
|''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition]]''||2017||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable skin
|"[[Mario Meets Koop-zilla]]
|-
|-
|Pepperoni Plumber
|''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]''||2017||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
|"[[King Mario of Cramalot]]"
|-
|-
|Pesky Plumber
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''||2017||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Playable character
|Numerous times
|-
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|Pinhead Plumber
|''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''||2017||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
|"[[The Bird! The Bird!]]"
|-
|-
|Pipesqueak
|''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''||2017||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Playable character
|"[[Oh, Brother!]]"
|-
|-
|Plumb Bum
|''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition]]''||2018||[[New Nintendo 3DS]]||Playable skin
|"[[Mario of the Deep]]"
|-
|-
|Plumb Dumb
|''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: Bedrock Edition]]''||2018||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable skin
|"[[King Scoopa Koopa]]"
|-
|-
|Plumb Scum
|''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]''||2018||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
|"[[The Unzappables]]", "[[The Ten Koopmandments]]"
|-
|-
|Provolone Bonehead
|''[[WarioWare Gold]]''||2018||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Cameo
|"[[The Provolone Ranger]]"
|-
|-
|Puny Plumber
|''[[Super Mario Party]]''||2018||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
|"[[Karate Koopa]]"
|-
|-
|Robo-Router
|''[[Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)|Luigi's Mansion]]''||2018||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Supporting character
|"[[Robo Koopa]]"
|-
|-
|Scum Scrubber
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''||2018||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
|"[[The Bird! The Bird!]]"
|-
|-
|Shortie
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''||2018||[[Nintendo 3DS]]||Playable character
|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
|-
|-
|Two-bit Tortellini Taster
|''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]''||2019||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
|"[[Mario Meets Koop-zilla]]"
|-
|-
|Super Stupid Bros.
|''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''||2019||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
|"[[Super Paper Mario]]"
|-
|-
|}'
|''[[Dr. Mario World]]''||2019||{{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}||Playable character
 
==Trivia==
[[Image:WaxMario.jpg|thumb|The wax-statue of Mario]]
*Mario's ''Mario Smash Football'' jersey number is 1. This might actually be a reference to Mario's status in the series, as only goalkeepers wear number 1 jerseys in actual soccer/football.
*Mario appeared as the best purchasable character in [[Nintendo Monopoly]]. He costs $400, and replaced the Boardwalk.
*Mario's full name is refered to as "Mario Mario", as set forth by the ''Super Mario Bros.'' movie.  This appears to apply to all continuities in the series, however, because Mario and Luigi are called the "Mario Bros." The box of the ''Super Mario Bros. Super Show'' DVD "Mario's Movie Madness" describes Mario as '''Mario Skywalker''' when referring to the episode "[[Star Koopa]]"<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Super-Mario-Bros-Marios-Madness/dp/B000NJMJUM Amazon.com] (Retrieved on 2008-3-07)</ref>.
*Mario has also appeared in Tomytec's [[Dots]].
*A Mario statue made out of wax stands in the [[Wikipedia:Hollywood Wax Museum|Hollywood Wax Museum]]. This is currently the only wax-statue of a video game character.
[[Image:AC Mario.png|thumb|left|Mario statue in ''Animal Crossing'']]
*In the first ''Animal Crossing'' game, Mario appeared as a furniture piece named ''Mario Statue''.
*In the recent games, Mario's colors are lighter than his colors in 2002 to 2006.
*The ''[[Mario Party 3]]'' instruction booklet claims that Mario's favorite item is the [[Golden Mushroom]].
*Mario made the first pitch in a Seattle Marines' 2008 season game, as publicity for ''Mario Super Sluggers''.
*The [[Star Gate]] from [[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]] says that the reason Mario is so fat is because he eats a lot of Alfredo Sauce
*Mario being called the 'Human Blur' by Koopa The Quick is a refrence to [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] being called the 'Blue Blur'.
*In the [[Subspace Emissary]], if the player chooses to use [[Kirby]] to fight Mario at the [[Midair Stadium]], and then rescues Princess Peach during the Petey Piranha battle, Mario would be the character turned into a trophy the most times, being a total of four.
**Mario would only be turned into a trophy twice if the player chooses him to fight Kirby, and then rescues [[Zelda]] from Petey.
[[Image:Imaginationland12.jpg|thumb|Mario (on the far right), as represented on the episode "Imaginationland"]]
*On an episode of the TV show ''South Park'', called "Imaginationland", Mario is represented as one of the "Good imaginary characters". On the following episode "Imaginationland II", Wario and Bowser are represented as some of the "evil side of the imagination".<ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/mania/sightings/images/south_park_s11e12_wario_bowser.jpg]</ref>
 
==Official Profiles and Statistics==
===''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' Writers Bible===
*'''Bio:''' ''"Don't let Mario's looks fool you. He may be the shortest, chubbiest, most comedic-looking superhero ever to have his own show, but he always finds an ingenious way to overcome the most overwhelming obstacles in his path, and somehow, save the day. Even if it takes turning into a flying raccoon with superpowers, the irrepressible Mario will cleverly and bravely do his best to outwit the villainous [[Koopa Clan]]. He continues the quest when wiser heads would quit. Like a true plumber, he will show up at any hour of the day or night, to solve a crisis that ordinary men refuse to even touch. No matter how many times he's tricked, trapped, or defeated, Mario bounces back. His greatest strength is his unconquerable spirit and his willingness to fling himself selflessly into any situation if justice is at stake."''
 
===''[[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.
 
===''[[Mario Kart Super Circuit|Mario Kart Super Circuit Information]]===
*Speed: <font color="Red">'''***'''</font color="#CCCC66">'''**'''
*Weight: <font color="Red">'''***'''</font color="#CCCC66">'''**'''
*Bio: ''Mario is a well-balanced driver with equal Speed and Weight attributes. He's a great choice for beginning drivers looking to get a feel for the road.''
 
===''[[Mario Tennis]]===
*'''Type:''' All-Around
*'''Bio:''' ''"With a bushel basket of power, decent speed and the ability to play effectively anywhere on the court, Mario is indeed a weapon."''
 
===''[[Mario Party 4]]===
*'''Mario's Room:'''
**'''Mario's TV:''' A blue television.
***'''How To Unlock:''' Defeat Toad in Story Mode with Mario
**'''Mario's Table:''' A small, round gold table.
***'''How To Unlock:''' Defeat Goomba in Story Mode with Mario
**'''Mario's Sofa:''' Basically just a pink sofa, nothing really special at all.
***'''How To Unlock:''' Defeat Shy Guy in Story Mode with Mario
**'''Mario's Fridge:''' A yellow refrigerator with green handles.
***'''How To Unlock:''' Defeat Boo in Story Mode with Mario
**'''Mario Doll:''' A rather plump doll of Mario.
***'''How To Unlock:''' Defeat Koopa in Story Mode with Mario
**'''Bowser Vase:''' A vase shaped like Bowser's head.
***'''How To Unlock:''' Defeat Bowser in Story Mode with Mario
 
===''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]===
*'''Distance:''' 212
*'''Star Distance:''' 280
*'''Trajectory:''' Straight
*'''Height:''' 2/5
*'''Impact:''' 2.5/5
*'''Control:''' 1/5
*'''Spin:''' 4/5
*'''Bio Quote:'''
*'''Bio:'''
 
===''[[Mario Party 5]]===
*'''Bio Quote:'''  "Let's a' all have fun!"
*'''Bio:''' ''"The Brooklyn kid who made good is back again for Mario Party 5. Mario's great attitude and luck will do him well in these events. Who knew pumping pipes in New York could lead to a gig like this?"''
 
===''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]===
*'''Partner:''' [[Luigi]]
*'''Class:''' Middleweight
*'''[[Kart|Personal Kart]]:''' [[Red Fire]]
*'''[[Item|Special Item]]:''' [[Fireball]]
*'''Acceleration:''' ***
*'''Speed:''' ***
*'''Weight:''' ***
*'''Bio:''' ''"You Know Him, you love him - the one and only Mario! He's returned to the GRAND PRIX with fireballs in mind"''
*'''Bio 2:''' ''What's that red and blue streak that just went zooming by? It's Mario, of course. Don't get too close, or you'll end up eating more than just his dust.''
 
===''[[Mario Power Tennis (GCN)|Mario Power Tennis]]===
*'''Type:''' All-Around
*'''Defensive Power Shot:''' [[Spin Jump Return]]
*'''Offensive Power Shot:''' [[Iron Hammer]]
*'''Stats:'''
**'''Power:''' 2.5/5
**'''Speed:''' 2.5/5
**'''Reach:''' 2.5/5
**'''Serve:''' 3/5
**'''Lunge:''' 3/5
**'''Control:''' 3/5
*'''Bio:''' [Booklet]
*'''Bio 2:''' [Site]
 
===''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]===
*'''Teams:''' Mario Heroes, Mario Fireballs, Mario Sunshines, Mario All-Stars
*'''Type:''' Balanced
*'''Starting Team Players:''' [[Luigi]], [[Monty Mole]], [[Pianta]], [[Noki]]
*'''Status:''' Team Captain
*'''Stats:'''
**'''Batting:''' 3/5
**'''Pitching:''' 3/5
**'''Fielding:''' 3/5
**'''Running:''' 2.5/5
*'''Player Profile:'''
**'''Strong Point:''' Might
**'''Special Talents:''' Wall Jump, Sliding Catch
**'''Trajectory:'''
***'''Field:''' Center
***'''Height:''' Normal
*'''Special Ball:''' [[Fireball]]
*'''Default Batting Position:''' Right
*'''Default Throwing Arm:''' Right
*'''Sweet Spot:''' The "M" on the bat
*'''Compatible Relationships:''' [[Luigi]], [[Peach]], [[Yoshi]]
*'''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."''
 
===''[[Mario Party 7]]===
*'''Partner:''' [[Luigi]]
*'''Special Orb:''' [[Fire Orb]]
 
===''[[Mario Kart DS]]===
*'''Class:''' Middleweight
*'''Default Karts:''' [[B Dasher]], [[Kart|Standard MR]]
*'''Unlockable Kart:''' [[Shooting Star]]
*'''Bio:''' ''"He lent his name to the sport, so it's no surprise that Mario has been at the forefront of the karting scene since it began in 1993. He is the perfect all-rounder; his karts representing the best balance of top speed, acceleration, weight and handling."''
 
===''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''===
[[Image:Roster mario.PNG|thumb|400px|Mario's kart roster. However, it's not complete.]]
*'''Size:''' Medium
*Actual Bonuses
**'''Weight:''' +2
**'''Acceleration:''' +1
**'''Handling:''' +1
**'''Drift:''' +1
 
===''[[Mario Smash Football]]===
*'''Type:''' Balanced
*'''Super Strike:''' [[Fire Strike]]
*'''Bio:''' [Booklet]
 
===''[[Mario Hoops 3 on 3|Mario Hoops 3 on 3 Information]]===
*'''Baller Name:''' The Jumpman
*'''Type:''' All-Around
*'''Special Shot:''' [[Fire Shot]]
*'''Letter to Tap:''' M
*'''Bio:''' ''"A versatile player. Mario's steady performance lets him handle anything."''
 
===''[[Mario Party 8]]===
*'''Bio:'''Mario has been Nintendo’s leading man for well over two decades, headlining such seminal adventures as the world’s bestselling video game, Super Mario Bros. for the original Nintendo Entertainment System. Mario has been collecting coins for most of his life, so scouring the boards in the Star Carnival for cash shouldn’t be too difficult for this hero.
*'''Team Names:'''
**''Luigi:'' Mario Bros.
**''Peach:'' Power Players
**''Yoshi:'' Fan Favorites
**''Wario:'' Big Starrios
**''Daisy:'' Flower Players
**''Waluigi:'' 'Stache Clashers
**''Toad:'' Fungi Fun Guys
**''Boo:'' Soul Bros.
**''Toadette:'' Marionettes
**''Birdo:'' Super Snozzios
**''Dry Bones:'' BBQ Ribs
**''Blooper:'' 'Stache Splashers
**''Hammer Bro:'' Heavy-Blow Bros.
 
===''[[Mario Strikers Charged Football]]===
*'''Character Type:''' Balanced
*'''Mega Strike:''' Mario turns into a fiery Metal Mario before mashing the ball.
*'''Super Ability:''' [[Super Mario!]]
*'''Deke:''' Mario rolls forward a short distance.
*'''Uniform:''' Mario wears red armor with blue and white accents.
*'''Team Emblem:''' Signature “M” emblem with flames surrounding it.
*'''Team Number:''' 1
*'''Away Entrance:''' Mario runs up to the opposing sidekicks and tips his hat combatively.
*'''Home Entrance:''' Mario falls from the sky, arms outstretched, making a perfect landing when he reaches the field and saying "Come on".
*'''Theme:''' [[Wikipedia:Alternative rock|Alternative Rock]]
*'''Bio:''' ''"A mix of fitness, speed and power, Mario brings his heart and determination to every match! His ability to become Super Mario can change the face of any game!"''
*'''Stats:'''
**'''Movement:''' 6
**'''Shooting:''' 6
**'''Passing:''' 6
**'''Defense:''' 6
 
===''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]===
==== Bio ====
''This persistent little plumber developed his skills chasing down a big ape. Now he's taking his All-Around skills to the Olympic Games, where his running and jumping experience should come in more than handy in events like the high jump and hurdles.''
 
====Stats====
{{M&Sstat
|character= [[Mario]]
|image= MyS_emblem_Mario.jpg
|speed=60
|power=50
|skill=70
|stamina=60
}}
 
<br clear=all>
 
===''[[Mario Party DS]]''===
*'''Collection Info:'''
**'''Character Figure Info:'''
***'''Description:'''
**'''Badge Info:'''
***'''Badge Name:'''
***'''Description:'''
*'''Team Names:'''
*'''Character Voices Info:'''
**'''1  Happy:''' ''"ya-ha!"''
**'''2  Sad:''' ''"oh-no!"''
**'''3  Superstar:''' ''"im the super-star"''
**'''4  Oomph:''' ''"huh!"''
**'''5  Ouch!:''' ''"oo!"''
*'''Bio:''' ''He's back, sporting his red-shirt, blue-overalls look. You simply can't have a Mario Party without Mario!''
 
===''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]===
{{sluggers
|bg=red
|captain=Mario
|image=[[Image:Mareohslugger.PNG|120px|center]]
|bio=''A 5-tool player who can hit, run, and pitch!''
|team=Mario Fireballs
|stadium=Mario Stadium
|star pitch=Fire Ball
|star swing=Fire Swing
|fd=Enlarge
|btgl=Right/Right
|pitch=6/10
|bat=7/10
|field=6/10
|run=7/10
}}
====Chemistry====
{| border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center" width=100%
|-
|-
! width=20% | Character !! width=40% | Good Chemistry !! width=40% | Bad Chemistry
|''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''||2019||{{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}||Playable character (unlockable)
|-
|-
! Mario
|''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]''||2019||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
| Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Pianta, Noki, Red Mii
| Bowser, Wario
|-
|-
|}
|''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]''||2019||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
 
===''Paper Mario'' 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.
 
===''Super Paper Mario'' Catch Card===
{| class="wikitable" align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse; background: #f9f9f9; font-family:Arial; color:black"
|[[Image:221. Mario Card.JPG|center]]
|
*'''Card Type:''' Rare
*'''Card Description:''' Our hero is so busy he barely has time to wax his 'stache! He's always leaping between worlds to save the day.
|}
 
===''Super Smash Bros. Series''===
====''Super Smash Bros.'' Profile====
''Although best known as the mustachioed plumber who battles the [[Koopa Troop|Turtle Tribe]] with his distinct jumping action, this internationally-famous hero has also acted as a referee, a driver, and even a [[Dr. Mario|doctor]]! He's been linked to [[Princess Peach]] of [[Mushroom Kingdom]] for years, but to this day their true relationship remains a mystery.
 
====''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' Trophies====
{| class=sortable align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="text-align:center; border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial;"
|-
|-
! width="1%"|#
|''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Arcade Edition]]''||2020||Arcade||Playable character
! width="13%"|Name
! width="15%"|Image
! width="21%"|First Game / Move
! width="50%"|Description
|-
|-
|''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''||2020||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
|-
|-
|1
|''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]''||2020||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
|Mario<br>(Classic)
|[[Image:trophy1.PNG]]
|[[Donkey Kong (arcade game)|Donkey Kong]]<br>Arcade 1981
|align=left|''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.
|-
|-
|2
|''[[Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit]]''||2020||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
|Mario [Smash]<br>(Adventure)
|[[Image:trophy2.PNG]]
|B: Fireball<br>Smash B: Cape
|align=left|''Mario is a character without any glaring weaknesses and plenty of strong attacks: he's even equipped with a Meteor Smash. He's a straightforward character who'll reflect the actual skills of the player. Mario's Cape will turn other characters in the opposite direction and can also reflect missile weapons.
|-
|-
|3
|''[[Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros.]]''||2020||[[Game & Watch]]||Playable character
|Mario [Smash]<br>(All-Star)
|[[Image:trophy3.PNG]]
|Up & B: Super Jump Punch<br>Down & B: Mario Tornado
|align=left|''Mass determines how easily a character can be sent flying, as well as a character's physical strength: Mario's mass is the standard upon which other Smash fighters are measured. His Super Jump Punch sends foes skyward in a shower of coins, while the Mario Tornado pulls in nearby foes, spins them silly, and scatters them every which way.
|-
|-
|203
|''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''||2021||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
|Paper Mario
|[[Image:trophy203.PNG]]
|Paper Mario<br>2/01
|align=left|''The Star Rod: Bowser stole it, and Mario wants it back. Bowser vs. Mario is familiar for Mario afficionados, 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.
|-
|-
|292
|''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]''||2021||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
|Mario and Yoshi
|[[Image:trophy292.PNG|100x100px]]
|Super Mario World<br>8/91
|align=left|''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.
|}
 
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' Trophies====
{| class=sortable align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="text-align:center; border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial;"
|-
|-
!width="1%"|#
|''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]''||2021||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Cameo
!width="13%"|Name
!width="15%"|Image
!width="21%"|Appearance(s)
!width="50%"|Description
|-
|-
|1
|''[[Mario Party Superstars]]''||2021||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
|Mario
|[[Image:TrMario.jpg|100px]]
|'''NES''' [[Donkey Kong (arcade game)|Donkey Kong]]<br>'''NES''' [[Super Mario Bros.]]
|align=left|A familiar overall-clad figure who is Nintendo's flagship character. His courage and jumping ability have seen him through countless adventures. He's a multitalented plumber with the knowledge of a physician, a top-notch golfer, and a veteran tennis umpire. Is his jumping prowess a boon from his girder-climbing days?
|-
|-
|2
|''[[Mario Strikers: Battle League]]''||2022||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
|Mario Finale
|[[Image:TrMario finale.jpg|100px]]
|'''WII''' [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
|align=left|Mario with a Smash Ball, unleashing his ultimate attack. The twin dragons of flame he releases wallop all characters in range. The flames spread up and down, so it's best to release them from the edge of the screen at an appropriate height. His flaming eyes are proof of his excitement for this explosive attack.
|-
|-
|145
|''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''||2022||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
|Striker Mario
|[[Image:TrStriker mario.jpg|100px]]
|'''GCN''' [[Super Mario Strikers]]<br>'''WII''' [[Mario Strikers Charged]]
|align=left|A team captain in Super Mario Strikers, which features combat- style soccer that allows fighting and items. Mario proves to be a great all-around player, well balanced on offense and defense, and he wields a critical shot--the Mega Strike--that can chalk up a maximum of six goals! Mario is easily identified by the "M" marks on his spikes.
|-
|-
|147
|''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''||2023||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
|Paper Mario
|[[Image:TrPaper mario.jpg|100px]]
|'''WII''' [[Super Paper Mario]]
|align=left|A legendary hero whose adventure unfolds when he sets out to rescue Princess Peach from the nefarious clutches of Count Bleck. He has the ability to flip the world from 2-D to 3-D and back again. If he grabs a Mega Star, he'll transform into a pixelated giant Mario. In this state, he's invulnerable and capable of stomping through enemies and obstacles with ease.
|}
 
 
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' Stickers====
{| border=1 cellpadding=3 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center" width=100%
|-
|-
!width=100px | Image !! | Game !! | Effect
|''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]''||2023||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Cameo
|-
|-
|[[Image:MLSS_MarioBros.jpg|100x100px]]
|''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]''||2023||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
|''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
|[Flame] - Resistance +19<br>'''Usable by:''' Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Peach, Bowser
|-
|-
|[[Image:Sms_marioyoshi.jpeg|100x100px]]
|''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]''||2024||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
|''Super Mario Sunshine
|['''Specials:''' Indirect] - Attack +13<br>'''Usable by:''' Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Peach, Bowser
|-
|-
|[[Image:Mario_Kart.JPG|100x100px]]
|''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''||2024||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
|''Mario Kart DS
|[Leg] - Attack +22<br>'''Usable by:''' Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Peach, Bowser
|-
|-
|[[Image:MarioSS_mario2.png|100x100px]]
|''[[Luigi's Mansion 2 HD]]''||2024||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Supporting character
|''Mario Superstar Baseball
|Carry Home-Run Bat
|-
|-
|[[Image:Paper_Mario_Sticker.jpg|100x100px]]
|''[[Super Mario Party Jamboree]]''||2024||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
|''Super Paper Mario
|[Electric] - Attack +20
|-
|-
|[[Image:RaccoonMarioFly.jpg|100x100px]]
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]''||2024||[[Nintendo Switch]]||Playable character
|''Super Mario Bros. 3
|Flinch Resistance +112
|}
|}


==Image Gallery==
==Profiles and statistics==
===Screenshots===
{{main|List of Mario profiles and statistics}}
<center><gallery>
[[File:Mario stats.png|thumb|upright=1.66|An example of Mario's balanced characteristics]]
Image:DKAC.PNG|<center>Mario in the arcade version of ''[[Donkey_Kong_(game)|Donkey Kong]]''. Note the red overalls and blue undershirt.
{{multiframe
Image:Smblevel.jpg|<center>A screenshot of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''.
|[[File:MK8 Mario Emblem.png|100px]][[File:MK8 Mario Car Horn Emblem.png|100px]]
Image:Wrecking Crew.png|<center>A screen shot of ''Wrecking Crew''.
|Mario's [[emblem]]s from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
Image:Sm64finalbowser.jpg|Mario and Bowser in their final battle in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.
|size=200
Image:Sm64story2.jpg|Mario's introduction in ''Super Mario 64''.
|align=right
Image:MarioStrikers.jpg|<center>Mario in ''[[Mario Smash Football]]''.
}}
Image:Delfino_airstrip.JPG|<center>In front of the plane with Princess Peach and Toadsworth.
Mario has consistently and frequently appeared in every game as a balanced player designed to be mastered easily. The only notable exceptions are the ''Mario Golf'' games, where he has a high drive, higher than most of the cast, including known power characters such as Wario and Donkey Kong (in ''Mario Golf: World Tour'', for instance, his drive is surpassed only by Bowser, Rosalina, and Donkey Kong). Additionally, in ''[[Mario Strikers: Battle League]]'', Mario is classified as a technique character (albeit his bio mentions his balanced stats); Shy Guy, later added in an update, is later classified as an all-around character. Otherwise, since Mario is designed as a versatile character, his stats reflect the "jack of all trades" quality. In games where Mario's stats are not equally balanced, he generally leans slightly toward power and agility. While Mario is fairly nimble in games such as ''Super Smash Bros.'', ''Mario Super Sluggers'', the ''Mario & Luigi'' series, and the ''Mario & Sonic'' series, he is sometimes portrayed with average or even below-average mobility in other games, including ''Mario Superstar Baseball'', ''Mario Tennis'' games, and ''Mario Strikers Charged''.
Image:SSXmario.jpg|<center>''[[SSX on Tour]]''
 
Image:MarioBaseballWii_2.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''
Most bios have described Mario as a well-known icon in the Mushroom Kingdom, in Nintendo, and in video gaming in general. They may also celebrate his numerous accomplishments or his previous forays.
Image:Mario-drawed.JPG|<center>Mario being drawn after getting a [[Mega Star]].
 
Image:Gooma.JPG|<center>''[[Mario Party DS]]''
Mario's most frequent associated color scheme has been red, although his scheme may sport blue or white motifs. His [[emblem]] is the letter ''M'' as seen on [[Mario Cap|his cap]].
Image:FlyingMario.png|<center>[[Flying Mario]] as seen in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''.
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</gallery></center>


===Artwork===
==Portrayals==
<center><gallery>
Mario has been portrayed by the following people:
Image:Mario SMB.png|<center>''[[Super Mario Bros.]]
*Harris Shore – ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' commercials
Image:Super Mario Running Artwork.jpg|<center>''Super Mario Bros.
*Larry Moran – [[Donkey Kong (cereal)|Donkey Kong cereal]] commercials
Image:SMB2_Mario.jpg|<center>''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]
*Pat McBride – ''[[Donkey Kong Goes Home]]''<ref>{{cite|author=Colantonio, Giovanni|date=July 24, 2023|url=www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/donkey-kong-goes-home-retrospective|title=This forgotten 1983 vinyl made Mario history, but it could never be created today|publisher=Digital Trends|accessdate=July 24, 2023}}</ref>
Image:SMB3 TanookiMario.jpg|<center>''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]
*[[Peter Cullen]] ''[[Saturday Supercade]]''
Image:Mariohatted.jpg|<center>''Super Mario Bros. 3
*[[Toru Furuya|Tōru Furuya]] ''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!]]'', ''[[Amada Anime Series: Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land]]'', [[Satellaview]] games
Image:MarioSML.jpg|<center>''[[Super Mario Land]]
*[[Jean-Claude Donda]] ''[[Les Trésors de Super Mario]]'', ''[[Super Mario Bros.: Trapped in the Perilous Pit]]'' (French dub)
Image:SMW_Mario2.png|<center>''[[Super Mario World]]
*[[Lou Albano]] ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' (except when singing "[[List of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! songs#Hit the Road Jack|Hit the Road Jack]]")
Image:yoshihold.jpg|<center>''Super Mario World
*[[Walker Boone]] ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'' television series]]
Image:Y_Mario.jpg|<center>''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]
*{{wp|John Lenahan}} – ''[[The Super Mario Challenge]]''
Image:MPaint_Mario.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Paint]]
*Ronald B. Ruben – ''[[Mario Teaches Typing]]'' (MS-DOS)
Image:MKMario.PNG|<center>''[[Super Mario Kart]]
*{{wp|Takeshi Aono}} – ''[[Mario Paint]]'' commercial
Image:SML2_Mario.gif|<center>''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]
*Lennart Johannessen – Live-action segments for the Danish dub of ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''
Image:MnW_Mario.jpg|<center>''[[Mario & Wario]]
*[[Bob Hoskins]] [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|''Super Mario Bros.'' film]]
Image:Mario MPicross.png|<center>''[[Mario's Picross]]
*[[Marc Graue]] ''[[Hotel Mario]]''
Image:Mario'sT_Mario.jpg|<center>''[[Mario's Tennis]]
*Nicholas Glaeser – ''[[Mario is Missing! (PC)|Mario is Missing!]]'' (MS-DOS, ''CD-ROM Deluxe'')
Image:RPGMario.png|<center>''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]
*Craig Brolley – [[Super Mario Bros. (pinball)|''Super Mario Bros.'' pinball machine]]
Image:Smrpg mario 2.gif|<center>Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
*[[Charles Martinet]] [[Mario in Real Time]], ''[[Mario Teaches Typing]]'' (CD-ROM)–''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''
Image:Normal mariobobomblarge.jpeg|<center>''[[Super Mario 64]]
*[[Stevie Coyle]] – Mario in Real Time
Image:Mario64victory.gif|<center>''Super Mario 64
*{{wp|Hiroyuki Takahashi (game producer)|Hiroyuki Takahashi}} – ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' (whistle)<ref>{{cite|quote=マリオがパーであがると口笛を吹く。じつは、この口笛、タカハシ・ブラザーズ兄の宏之さんのものであることが判明。じっさいのコースでも吹いているらしいよ。(When Mario goes up on par, he whistles. It turns out that this whistle belongs to Hiroyuki, the older brother of the Takahashi brothers. He also whistles on the actual course.)|date=July 27, 1999|title=『マリオゴルフ64』(第6回の4)|url=https://www.1101.com/nintendo/nin6/nin6-4.htm|publisher=1101.com|language=ja|accessdate=May 29, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123083425/https://www.1101.com/nintendo/nin6/nin6-4.htm}}</ref>
Image:Mario64smile.jpg|<center>''Super Mario 64
*{{wp|Gorō Inagaki}} – 2003 "Hot Mario" commercial
Image:Sm64 mariofly.gif|<center>''Super Mario 64
*Takashi Okamura – 2005–2006 "Hot Mario Bros." commercials
Image:Mariolean64.gif|<center>''Super Mario 64
*{{wp|Kazunari Ninomiya}} – 2011 ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' commercials
Image:Red Kart.gif|<center>''[[Mario Kart 64]]
*Brandon White – ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' Mercedes-Benz GLA commercials
Image:Marioparty1.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Party]]
*{{wp|Seth Green}} – ''{{wp|Robot Chicken}}'' segments, Nintendo's Digital Event – {{wp|E3 2014}}
Image:MarioSmash.PNG|<center>''[[Super Smash Bros.]]
*[[Chris Pratt]] ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''
Image:Mariogolfling.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Golf]]
*[[Kevin Afghani]] ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''–present<ref>{{cite|author=KevinAfghani|date=October 13, 2023|url=x.com/KevinAfghani/status/1712900880218181648|title=Incredibly proud to have voiced Mario and Luigi in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Thanks to Nintendo for inviting me into the Flower Kingdom!|publisher=X|accessdate=October 13, 2023|archive=web.archive.org/web/20231013224658/https://twitter.com/KevinAfghani/status/1712900880218181648}}</ref>
Image:Mario_Golf.PNG|<center>''Mario Golf
Image:Marioputt.gif|<center>''Mario Golf
Image:Mariogolflean.gif|<center>''Mario Golf
Image:Mariogolfing.jpg|<center>''Mario Golf
Image:Mariogolf2.jpg|<center>''Mario Golf
Image:Marioparty2plumber.gif|<center>''[[Mario Party 2]]
Image:Mariotennisisthebest.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Tennis]]
Image:Mariotennis64mario.jpg|<center>''Mario Tennis
Image:MarioTennis1GBC.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Tennis (GBC)]]
Image:Mario_Paper.jpg|<center>''[[Paper Mario]]
Image:MarioplumberParty3.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Party 3]]
Image:Mario Mobile Golf.jpg|<center>''[[Mobile Golf]]
Image:MKSC_Mario.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Kart Super Circuit]]
Image:LM Mario.jpg|<center>''[[Luigi's Mansion]]
Image:Sms shine get.jpg|<center>''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]
Image:Plumbersunshine.jpg|<center>''Super Mario Sunshine
Image:mario120302_big.jpg|<center>''Super Mario Sunshine
Image:Sms mario hover.jpg|<center>''Super Mario Sunshine
Image:Smsmariojump.jpg|<center>''Super Mario Sunshine
Image:Smsmariorun.jpg|<center>''Super Mario Sunshine
Image:Sms marioyoshi.jpeg|<center>Mario riding [[Yoshi]] in ''Super Mario Sunshine
Image:MarioBrosVsWarioBros.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Party 4]]
Image:Mario4.jpg|<center>''Mario Party 4
Image:MGMario1.PNG|<center>''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]
Image:MGMario2.PNG|<center>''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
Image:MGMario3.PNG|<center>''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
Image:MGMarioLuigi.PNG|<center>''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
Image:Mariokartart.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]
Image:Mkdd_bob-omb_battle.jpg|<center>''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Image:Marioyluigidd.jpg|<center>''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Image:Marioyluigienddash.jpg|<center>''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Image:Mario kart double dash.jpg|<center>''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Image:Mario5.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Party 5]]
Image:SAGAMARIO.JPG|<center>''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]
Image:Mariohammer.jpg|<center>''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]
Image:1000yeardoor.jpg|<center>''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]
Image:PM2_Mario.png|<center>''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Image:Pinballmario.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Pinball Land]]
Image:MarioMPT1.PNG|<center>''[[Mario Power Tennis (GCN)|Mario Power Tennis]]
Image:MarioMPT2.PNG|<center>''Mario Power Tennis
Image:MarioMPT3.PNG|<center>''Mario Power Tennis
Image:MPTMario1.PNG|<center>''Mario Power Tennis
Image:MP6_Mario.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Party 6]]
Image:MP6_Mario2.jpg|<center>''Mario Party 6
Image:MP6_Mario3.jpg|<center>''Mario Party 6
Image:Mariogood.PNG|<center>''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]
Image:TheBIGGER4.PNG|<center>''Super Mario 64 DS
Image:MPA_Mario.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Party Advance]]
Image:DDRmario.jpg|<center>''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]
Image:MSB_Mario.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]
Image:MarioSS mario2.png|<center>''Mario Superstar Baseball
Image:MarioGP.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]
Image:ArmyHammerBro.jpg|<center>''[[Super Princess Peach]]
Image:MP7_MarioandLuigi.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Party 7]]
Image:Mario.jpg|<center>''Mario Party 7
Image:MarioKds.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Kart DS]]
Image:Mario Kart.JPG|<center>''Mario Kart DS
Image:MarioN°1.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Smash Football]]
Image:mario_strikers.jpg|<center>''Mario Smash Football
Image:Fcaex.JPG|<center>''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]
Image:Mario luigi jump.jpg|<center>''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]
Image:Mega MarioBros.jpg|<center>''New Super Mario Bros.
Image:Mariohoopsstarl.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]
Image:MH3on3_Mario1.jpg|<center>''Mario Hoops 3-on-3
Image:MH3on3_Mario.jpg|<center>''Mario Hoops 3-on-3
Image:Rivalryrenewed.jpg|<center>''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]
Image:Minismario.jpg|<center>''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis
Image:MKAGP2Mario.png|<center>''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]
Image:Mariospace.jpg|<center>''[[Super Paper Mario]]
Image:MarioStrikers3j.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Strikers Charged Football]]
Image:MarioStrikers2j.jpg|<center>''Mario Strikers Charged Football
Image:MarioStrikers1j.jpg|<center>''Mario Strikers Charged Football
Image:Normal_mario2.jpg|<center>''Mario Strikers Charged Football
Image:MarioMP8a.PNG|<center>''[[Mario Party 8]]
Image:Itam.jpg|<center>''[[Itadaki Street DS]]
Image:MarioGalaxyArt.jpg|<center>''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]
Image:Galaxy MarioArtwork 00003.jpg|<center>''Super Mario Galaxy
Image:MarioOlympic.jpg|<center>''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]
Image:MPDSMario.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Party DS]]
Image:MarioMPDS.png|<center>''Mario Party DS
Image:BrawlMario.jpg|<center>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
Image:MarioKartWii.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Kart Wii]]
Image:MarioKartWii2.jpg|<center>''Mario Kart Wii
Image:Mariokartwii.marioart.jpg|<center>''Mario Kart Wii
Image:MKWii_Mario.jpg|<center>''Mario Kart Wii
Image:MarionLuigggggi.png|<center>''Mario Kart Wii
Image:Mario Mario Super Sluggers.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]
</gallery></center>


==Quotes==  
==Gallery==
*''"Lets-a-play!"'' - ''[[Mario Power Tennis (GBA)|Mario Power Tennis]]
{{main-gallery}}
*''"It's-a-me, Mario!"'' - ''[[Super Mario 64]]
<gallery perrow=6>
*''"Let's-a-go!"'' - ''[[Super Mario 64]]
DKNESMarioArt.png|''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''
*''"Thank you so much for to playing-a my game!"'' -  ''[[Super Mario 64]]/''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
Mario and mushroom SMB1 artwork.png|''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
*''"Welcome to Mario Kart!"''- ''[[Mario Kart 64]]
RaccoonMario GreenShell SMB3.png|''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''
*''"Get me outta here!"'' - ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]
File:Mario holding flag SMK artwork.jpg|''[[Super Mario Kart]]''
*''"Crikey!"'' - ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]
Mario Victory Pose Artwork - Super Mario 64.png|''[[Super Mario 64]]''
*''"Mario Time!"'' - ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]
Mario Artwork - Mario Party 4.png|''[[Mario Party 4]]''
*''"Come back here you!"'' - ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]
PMTTYD Mario Waving Artwork.png|''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''
*''"Come back Here You Big-a Monkey!"'' - ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]
Mario PartnersinTime.png|''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''
*''"I love this game!"'' - ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]
Mario - Mario Party 10.png|''[[Mario Party 10]]''
*''"So long-a Bowser!"'' - ''[[Super Mario 64]]
SMO Art - Mario.png|''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
*''"Yay for me!"'' - ''[[Mario Hoops 3 on 3]]
File:Mario - TennisAces.png|''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]''
*''"It's-a me! I've been on fire lately, but I hope you'll challenge me!"'' - ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]
Mario Artwork TSMBM.png|''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''
*''"Yahoo for-a me, the winner!"'' - ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]
</gallery>
*''"Woo-Hoo! Bravo, Mario!"'' - ''[[Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World]]
*''"Let's-a go, little guys!"'' - ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]
*''"Don't forget Mr. Miyamoto!"'' - ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]
*''"Well, that sure was fun, I had a great time!"'' - ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]
*''"Ah that Charles Martinet, nice italian boy!"'' - ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]
*''"It's OK, don't cry!"'' - ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]
*''"Here we go! Again? Again?"'' - ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]
*''"Fantastico!"'' - ''[[Mario Hoops 3 on 3]]
*''"Let's-a get-a going!"'' - ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]
*''"Here I go!"'' - ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]
*''"Nice of the Princess to invite us over a picnic, eh, Luigi?"'' - ''[[Hotel Mario]]
*''"Remember. Where there's smoke..."'' - ''[[Hotel Mario]]
*''"You're the best player ever!"'' - ''[[Hotel Mario]]
*''"If you need instructions on how to get through the hotels, check out the enclosed instruction book."'' - ''[[Hotel Mario]]
*''"You know what they say: All toasters toast toast!"'' - ''[[Hotel Mario]]
*''"Luigi, look! It's from Bowser!"'' - ''[[Hotel Mario]]
*''"No." - ''[[Hotel Mario]]
*''"Maybe there's a switch in one of the rooms. Remind me to check!" - ''[[Hotel Mario]]
*'' *reading aloud* "Dear pesky plumbers. The Koopalings and I have taken over the Mushroom Kingdom. The Princess is now a permanent guest at one of my seven Koopa hotels. I dare ya to find her if you can."'' - ''[[Hotel Mario]]
*''"We gotta find the Princess!''" - ''[[Hotel Mario]]
*''"Where is the Princess?"'' - ''[[Hotel Mario]]
*''"This is it, Luigi!"'' - ''[[Hotel Mario]]
*''"Be careful! When you pinch Wendy's pennies, they pinch back!"'' - ''[[Hotel Mario]]
*''"Hey stinky!"'' - ''[[Mario Party 7]]
*''"Come on!"'' - ''[[Mario Party 8]]
*''"Luigi! What's the hold up!"'' - ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]
*''"Welcome...Welcome new galaxy!!"'' - ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]
*''"Hey! I'm-a hungry! Have you got any food?"'' - ''[[Mario Teaches Typing 2]]
*''"Welcome to Mario Teaches-a typing!"'' - ''[[Mario Teaches Typing]]
*''"Hello! It's a me, Mario! Thank you for starting me up!"'' - ''[[Mario Teaches Typing 2]]
*''"Mama-mia!"'' - ''Various Games
*''"Woo-hoo! Just what I needed!"'' - ''[[Super Mario Advance]]
*''"Ooh! Mario's Tunnel of a-Doom! Very scary!'' - ''[[Mario Teaches Typing 2]]


===Quotes in Mario Cartoons===
==Quotes==
====Quotes in ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!====
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{{main|List of Quotes in The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!}}
===Games===
*"''Let's-a play!''" – ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' / ''[[Mario Tennis: Power Tour]]'' / ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' / ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' / ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'' / ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
*"''It's-a me, Mario!''" – ''[[Super Mario 64]]''
*"''Press Start to play.''" – ''Super Mario 64''
*"''Let's-a go!''" – Various games
*"''Here we go!''" – Various games
*"''Thank you so much for playing my game!''" – ''Super Mario 64'' / ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' / ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' / ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' / ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
*Variations of ''"Mario time!''" – Various games
*"''Here I go!''" – ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''
*"''That's-a so nice!''" – ''New Super Mario Bros.''
*"''Mamma mia!''" – Various games (usually for losing)
*"''Yahoo!''" – Various games
*"''Oh/Oh no, I lost!''" – ''[[Mario Party 3]]'' / ''[[Mario Party 4]]'' / ''[[Mario Party 5]]'' / ''[[Mario Party 6]]'' / ''[[Mario Party 7]]'' / ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'' / ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'' / ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]''
*"''Hey! Come back here! [[Donkey Kong|You big monkey!]]''" – ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]''
*"''Oh yeah, don't forget to thank [[Shigeru Miyamoto|Mr. Miyamoto]].''" – ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''
*"''Wowie zowie!''" – ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''


====Quotes in ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3====
===Animation===
:''Main article: [[List of Quotes in The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]
;''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''
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;''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''
{{main|List of The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 quotes#Mario}}
;''Super Mario World''
{{main|List of Super Mario World (television series) quotes#Mario}}
;''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''
{{main|List of The Super Mario Bros. Movie quotes}}


====Quotes in ''[[Super Mario World (TV series)|Super Mario World]]====
===Comics===
:''Main article: [[List of Quotes in Super Mario World (TV Series)]]
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===Quotes in Mario Comics===
==Voice samples==
:''Main article: [[List of Quotes in Mario Comics]]
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==Appearances outside of electronic media==
==Names in other languages==
[[Image:Marioandronald.gif|thumb|right|150px|Mario in McDonalds.]]
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Mario has been featured many times outside of the videogame, television, and film world. For instance, McDonalds released a chain of toys based on the popular Mario videogame [[Super Mario Bros 3]], and an ad for it can be seen [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pllOTcRXkGc here]. There have also been instances were there was a person in a Mario-suit.
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==References==
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This article is about Mario, the main character of the namesake franchise. For the overall franchise, see Super Mario (franchise). For his infant counterpart, see Baby Mario.
"Jumpman" and "Jump Man" redirect here. For other uses, see Jumpman (disambiguation).
Mario
Mario in Mario vs. Donkey Kong for the Nintendo Switch
Artwork from Mario vs. Donkey Kong for the Nintendo Switch
Full name Mario Mario[1]
Species Human
First appearance Donkey Kong (1981)
Latest appearance Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024)
Latest portrayal Kevin Afghani (2023–present)
“It's-a me, Mario!”
Mario, Super Mario 64

Mario is the main character and titular protagonist of the long-running and highly successful Super Mario franchise. He was created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto and serves as the main mascot of Nintendo. Mario made his first appearance as the protagonist of the arcade game Donkey Kong, released in 1981 (in which he took the alias "Jumpman"). Since Super Mario Bros., his trademark abilities have been his jumping and stomping powers, with which he defeats most of his enemies, and his ability to gain even more powers with a plethora of items, such as the Super Mushroom, the Fire Flower, and the Super Star. Games have usually portrayed Mario as a silent, straightforward character. According to Nintendo's philosophy, this allows Mario to fit in many different genres and roles. In most games, he is the hero who goes on an adventure to save Princess Peach from his arch-nemesis, Bowser, but he has been shown doing many other activities besides adventuring, such as racing and sporting with his younger but taller twin brother, Luigi; his friends such as Yoshi and Toad; and others.

Creation

Concept art of Mario for the arcade game Donkey Kong
Concept art for Mario

Following the failure of Radar Scope in North America, Nintendo's then-president, Hiroshi Yamauchi, requested designer Shigeru Miyamoto's aid in converting unsold Radar Scope units into something that would sell well. Miyamoto conceived the concept of a love triangle and decided to make a game based on Popeye. This was abandoned due to technical reasons, so he decided to come up with a new idea using his own characters.[2]

For use in his arcade game Donkey Kong, Miyamoto created a player character originally known during development as Ossan (the Japanese term for "middle-aged man," which coincidentally would be the name given to a Mario look-alike in the game Golf), then Mr. Video Game or Mr. Video and Jumpman.[3][4] This character was given red overalls and a blue shirt in order to make the arms more visible as well as a cap and mustache, as hair and a mouth were impossible to animate on the arcade system.[5] When the game was released in Japan, he was simply a nameless "player" (プレイヤー) in the Japanese arcade instructions and flyer. In the American arcade instructions, he was called Jumpman, but Nintendo of Japan asked Nintendo of America if it wanted to rename him during the Western localization. President Minoru Arakawa and warehouse manager Don James thought it would be funny to call the character Mario after the reclusive American landlord of storage and company housing, Mario Segale.[6][7][8][9] It was too late to replace the Jumpman name from the instructions, but the "Mario" name appeared on the flyerMedia:DK English Flyer.jpg that debuted alongside the game. In Japan, he became known as Mario with the release of Donkey Kong Jr. Prior to this, the Japanese instructions for the Game & Watch version of Donkey Kong called him Kyūjo Man (救助マン, lit. "rescue man").

While Mario was initially described as a carpenter, Mario Bros. subsequently changed his occupation to a plumber because "the scenario dictates his role."[10] Miyamoto in a 2009 radio interview stated that he wanted to create a hero resembling an "ordinary odd-job man"; he did not like the idea of a perfect hero, preferring the idea of "ordinary citizens doing something really good for society," and would be "embarrassed" for making a perfect hero. He stated, "I like the idea of a middle-aged ordinary man doing something nice for other people."[11]

History

Main article: History of Mario
Promotional image of the Super Mario series' game packagings (plus an iPhone).
Promotional image celebrating Mario's history in the mainline platformers

Due to being a recurring major protagonist of a long-running video game series, Mario has an extensive history spanning decades and across various media from video games to TV shows to comics and even full-length featured films. Although his history does not follow a clearly established canon, some of Mario's earliest games chronologically are in the Yoshi's Island series, depicting Mario's birth as part of a twin delivery, with Luigi, by a stork. Sometimes, Mario has even interacted with his baby self, especially in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. While most of Mario's adventures are told in straightforward narratives that involve rescuing Princess Peach from Bowser, various RPGs (including some games of the Paper Mario series and Mario & Luigi series), comics, and animated films involve a more extensive plot, sometimes with Mario even allying with Bowser to defeat a greater villain. Mario has also been involved in some crossovers, including with other Nintendo properties in the Super Smash Bros. series, Sonic the Hedgehog in the Mario & Sonic series, Dragon Quest in Itadaki Street DS and Fortune Street, and Rabbids in the Mario + Rabbids series. Mario's history also includes some appearances outside his own series, usually cameos.

Cultural impact

Main article: Super Mario (franchise) § Reception and legacy
The wax statue of Mario in 2002
“He's the icon. He's the GOAT.”
A child talking about Mario in a Play Nintendo video[12]

Mario is often said to be the most famous video game character in history. A Q Score survey made in the early 1990s showed Mario was even more popular than Mickey Mouse,[13] and Mario has the only wax statue of a video game character, which stands in the Hollywood Wax Museum.

Statue of Mario at in front of Bergsala's offices during the unveiling event that replaced the old statue on August 25, 2016.
A Mario statue in Sweden

The Super Mario franchise is the best-selling video game franchise in history. Even with spinoff series excluded, the main Super Mario franchise has sold 311.46 million games (as of September 2015).[14] Furthermore, Super Mario is the flagship franchise of Nintendo, and Mario is the company's mascot, furthering his publicity even more. According to Guinness World Records 2008: Gamer's Edition, Mario has appeared in a total of 116 separate games, which is more than any other video game character,[15][dead link] and more recent sources such as the Game On 2.0 traveling exhibit place the number at over 200.[16]

General information

Physical description

Artwork of Mario jumping in Super Mario 64.Artwork of Mario in Mario Party Superstars (originally used for Nintendo CSR Report 2021)
Mario's appearance from the Nintendo 64 era (left) and his current appearance (right)
Artwork of Mario from Donkey Kong.Mario
Mario's original design, as seen in the cabinet art (left) and in the poster art (right) for Donkey Kong

Mario's distinctive look is due to technology restrictions in the mid-1980s, as well as Nintendo's inability to depict Popeye. With a limited number of pixels and colors, the game developers, including Mario's creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, could not animate Mario's movement without making his arms "disappear" if his shirt was a solid color, so they gave Mario overalls. The developers additionally did not have the space to give him a mouth, the result of Mario's mustache. Mario has a big nose to have his face read better in the limited pixel space. Mario was made stocky so he covers best in the space he was allocated in. Finally, the developers used a cap to bypass the problem of animating and drawing hair. Mario's gloves were a later addition by the artist Zavier Leslie Cabarga for the North American poster for Donkey Kong.[17]

Mario had undergone major changes from his initial appearance in Donkey Kong up until Super Mario Bros. 3. In Donkey Kong, Mario initially appears lankier with a more realistic-looking red nose and a cleft chin. In some portrayals in Donkey Kong Jr., however, he appears stouter with a round nose, which resembles more closely to Mario's current design, although some promotional art retains his original Donkey Kong design. The stubbier design is retained in Mario Bros., with a few changes. Super Mario Bros. marks the first time he has blue eyes, full hair, a red cap with an insignia, a distinct mustache, a large round nose, large hands, and other features. It would not be until Super Mario Bros. 3 where his modern design would debut; he would become notably taller and skinnier, and his overalls and shirt would be reversed in color. However, his in-game design did not fully match artwork, such as having black hair like his mustache instead of brown, white overall buttons instead of yellow ones in Super Mario World, and hair that had a more reddish-brown color and was not very defined in shape below his hat in Super Mario 64. Before Super Mario Bros. 2, the colors of his shirt and overalls were reversed until Super Mario World and the remade sprites of Super Mario All-Stars, and he also did not wear his gloves. His neck is very short and barely visible due to his round and slightly disproportionate head compared to the rest of his body and the position of his chin.

Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!
Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen! pamphlet

Though Mario was originally imagined as middle-aged since his debut in Donkey Kong,[18] and also depicted as middle-aged in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions,[19] these changes in design made him noticeably younger, and his age has been approximated to be about 26 years old in Super Smash Bros. Melee,[20] while Miyamoto later placed it at either 24 or 25.[21] The pamphlet for Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen! estimates Mario's age at around 25. The comic Mario vs. Wario also implies Mario (and Wario) is roughly in his late 20s or early 30s, as he recalls his childhood 20 years ago.

While Mario is consistently portrayed as a short character, his precise height and proportions vary across media, without a specified height from most video game material. An Amazon listing for a figure of Mario that is marketed as "life-size" lists its height as 150 cm (4 ft 11 in.) tall.[22] The pamphlet for Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen! gives his height as 150 cm and weight as 70 kg (154 lbs.) Crossover artwork featuring Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog (who stands at 1 m / 3 ft 3 in.) shows Mario at around the same height as him, if not two or three inches shorter due to Sonic's quills. Mario's height relationship with other humans has been varied. Some media, such as Super Mario Odyssey and Mario's Time Machine, show Mario as much shorter than a realistic human, while others, including Mario Golf and the DIC cartoons, show Mario's height closer relative to other humans. The director of Super Mario Odyssey, Kenta Motokura, stated in an interview that New Donk City was realistic to showcase the extent of Mario's abilities in a realistic environment for a scale that is easy to understand,[23] while Miyamoto referred to the humans of New Donk City as "normal people."[24] In 1993, a Nintendo character guide stated that Mario is classified under the scientific name Homo nintendonus, which indicates that he is not a regular human being.[25]

Merchandise for the original Donkey Kong showed Mario as balding, although most media depict Mario with a full set of hair. He has short chocolate brown hair with three front locks, four back locks, and a sprout-shaped cowlick on the top of his head. The most notable change Mario has received over the years since Super Mario Bros. (omitting stylistic variations such as depictions in Paper Mario) is his change in stature; Mario is shown to be much stubbier in his earlier appearances compared to his more recent appearances, starting with Super Mario 64. Mario's legs and arms have grown longer over the years, giving him a slimmer look. This may have been the result of Miyamoto's response to Mario's and Luigi's "cute" appearances, and he considered redesigning the Mario Bros. to "become a bit more grown-up" in the GameCube era—for instance, by removing their trademark V sign.[26]

Mario's most prolific early 3D iteration is from Super Mario 64, where he and other characters were created from Silicon Graphics workstations. Mario is depicted with darker blue overalls and bigger eyes than in his current appearance based on the one in Luigi's Mansion. He has slightly darker skin, his ears are also rounder, his overall straps are longer, and his cap is less round. Ever since Luigi's Mansion, however, Mario has received only minor proportion changes to his general appearance, becoming taller and slimmer, though still chubby, and with brighter colors on his clothes, skin, and hair; pockets on his overalls; and added detail in his shoes, eyes, hat, and clothes in 3D artwork since Super Mario 3D World. While he always has a fair complexion, the tone of his skin has become inconsistent over the course of the more recent games, sometimes taking on a peach tone like in the more recent artwork, including the updated versions of the existing ones, and at times not.

Mario has a few stylistic variations across some games, sometimes within a series. One variation is Mario's overall appearance in the Paper Mario games: It is generally the same, with black dots for eyes and no eyebrows, although he has a shorter stature. Since Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, however, Mario's body is more simplistic, with legless feet, a rounder face, and a full outline around the arms, while his mustache became brown like his hair. In addition, starting with Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, all of Mario's paper appearances have depicted him with a white outline around his entire body. Another variation is Mario's depiction in the Mario & Luigi games, although it is more subtle, where Mario is given black eyes rather than blue, and in artwork for all games in the series except for Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, Mario is shown with a brown mustache instead of black. The artwork for the series, including the box art of the games, also shows Mario with a serious or neutral expression that never leaves his mouth visible underneath his mustache, unlike with Luigi, who is shown with a larger variety of expressions depending on the situation. In Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Mario's appearance has a cartoonish cel-shading style with shades of purple around his hat and shirt, matching the shading in the series' artwork.

The Super Smash Bros. series also has Mario's appearance change between games. In the original Super Smash Bros., Mario's appearance is derived from Super Mario 64 but with minor alterations, such as a slimmer appearance. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Mario's design incorporates elements from Mario Kart 64 and Super Mario World, as well as official artwork from the Nintendo 64 era. Mario's hair and clothing are darker and have more detail in them, with his overalls particularly sporting back pockets and having denim textures, similar to his sprite in Super Mario World, and his skin having a more original tan complexion. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario's back pockets return, but his overall design is updated to resemble his appearances in Super Mario Sunshine and later games. However, Mario's color scheme is darker than before, while his hair and clothing have more realistic detailing. In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, Mario's design is slimmer and more vibrant and his overalls no longer have back pockets, matching his appearances in games such as Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7, Super Mario 3D World, and Mario Kart 8. As an accompaniment, Mario's hair and clothing have much less detailing. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario's design is mostly the same, aside from a more subdued color scheme and simple detailing in his hair and clothing, but not to the same extent as Melee and Brawl. Super Mario Odyssey has realistic details on his hair and overalls, and some other games also retain the realistic details to an extent.

According to the Insiders' Calendar included in the second issue of Nintendo Power, Mario's birthday is October 11.[27][page number needed][28]

Clothing

Mario artwork for My Nintendo.
Mario wearing his trademark outfit consisting of a red shirt, a red cap, blue overalls with yellow buttons, white gloves, and brown shoes

Mario is typically shown wearing his trademark outfit wherever he goes. He has a long-sleeved red shirt, which is tucked under a pair of white gloves and has a noticeable collar at the neck. He also wears blue overalls with yellow buttons layered over his shirt. His light-brown work shoes are referred to as boots in the Paper Mario series, and they are shown to have a rim on the top, although Mario's shoes in most media do not have this rim.

Originally, Mario wore red overalls on top of a blue shirt—nearly the opposite colors of what he wears now. The Famicom version of Mario Bros. is the first game to depict Mario with blue overalls and a red undershirt (although on the box art, he is depicted entirely in blue), but Super Mario Bros. 2 standardized Mario's current colors.

Mario's trademark is his red cap with his red M insignia. Mario's cap is sometimes an important and even mandatory accessory in some games, such as Super Mario 64, where he takes more damage without his cap. In Super Mario Sunshine, if Mario loses his cap, he acquires damage over time from the heat of the sun. In most media, however, Mario's cap is treated as a mere accessory, and Mario can go capless in some games without any additional effect, such as in New Super Mario Bros. Wii after obtaining 99 lives. In some games, such as Super Mario 3D Land, if Mario is in Small form, he is seen without his cap, although it is no different from the other incarnations of the Small form. In Super Mario Odyssey, Mario's default cap is replaced with Cappy, which can be replaced with other hats in the Crazy Cap stores as well. Additionally, Mario has over 40 outfits available to wear, which can range from recolors to resemble Luigi, Wario, or Waluigi to unique outfits that see Mario dressed as a pirate, as an astronaut, as a knight, as a musician, in swim attire, or even as Princess Peach in her wedding gown.

Although mostly seen with his default plumber attire, Mario has also worn several alternate outfits in the spinoff games, including but not limited to Mario Party games, Dr. Mario, NES Open Tournament Golf, Mario's Picross, the Mario Strikers games, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, and Mario Golf: Super Rush. In Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, Mario wears different outfits depending on the sport or activity being played. In some sports, Mario wears the same red sneakers he originally wore in Mario Tennis Aces.

Mario has seen some variations to his outfit in the games. In Super Mario Sunshine, for instance, Mario has shorter sleeves. In addition, Mario can wear a tropical shirt over his normal shirt, along with sunglasses that darken the screen, if he talks to the Sunglasses vendor. Mario also usually gains alternate outfits when using power-ups, from simple recolors to covering his whole body, such as Fire Mario, Tanooki Mario, Propeller Mario, Flying Squirrel Mario, and Cat Mario. Finally, Mario can resemble different characters, even outside the Super Mario franchise, by using a Mystery Mushroom to change into one of the various forms of Costume Mario in Super Mario Maker.

Within the Super Smash Bros. series, Mario has several alternate colors to use, with two costumes in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, most referencing existing characters throughout the Super Mario franchise.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie reveals that Mario wears a red short-sleeved pajama shirt with the word "Brooklyn" in white text and blue pajama pants when he goes to sleep.

Name

“JUMPMAN! Wait, who?”
Glitz Pit audience, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

Mario's family name is given as "Mario" in the live-action segments "Dance," "Home Radio," and "Treasure of the Sierra Brooklyn" of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! and made popular in the live-action movie Super Mario Bros. This occasionally occurs in other media—for instance, the Prima guidebook for Mario Party 2 lists his name as Mario Mario in a note section,[29] and the Prima guide for Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga similarly shows Mario's full name as Mario Mario in the list of major characters.[30] The arcade flyers for Donkey Kong/Donkey Kong Junior/Mario Bros. use the full name as well. Also, when people asked Mario (voiced by Charles Martinet) on MIRT what his last name was at San Diego Comic-Con 2012, he responded with this: "What's my last name? Ah, that's a very good question! ... That's right! It's-a Mario. My name-a Mario Mario. Of course, my brother name, a-Luigi Mario. And of course, my mama's-a Mama Mia Mario; my papa Papa Pio Mario. Of course, my grandmama Grandmama Mia Mario, and my grandpapa Grandpa—et cetera, et cetera. Yeah, first name Mario, last name-a Mario. Yahoo!"[31] However, Nintendo of America earlier claimed that "there are no last names."[32] This was later stated by then-Nintendo president Satoru Iwata.[4] Additionally, Shigeru Miyamoto previously stated that Mario and Luigi do not have last names, contrary to their depiction in the movie, although he later redacted that stance, confirming at the Super Mario Bros. 30th Anniversary festival in September 2015 that Mario's and Luigi's last names are indeed "Mario."[1]

Personality

In a Mario vs. Luigi segment (from New Super Mario Bros.) of Super Mario-kun, Mario attacks Mega Luigi, shrinking and sending him on the edge of the cliff. Mario panics and grabs his arm, nearly saving him. Then, this happens.
Mario rescues Luigi after a badly ending sibling rivalry, until he is distracted in Super Mario-kun.
“One of the things that's interesting about Mario is that there's very little character to him. You know very little about him. So despite the fact that he's incredibly well-known, incredibly visible and recognized, we know very little about his backstory, his history, or his motivations, so he's not much of a character in the traditional film or TV sense.”
James Newman, senior lecturer of cultural studies of Bath Spa University, 2009 radio interview[11]

Mario is a heroic Italian plumber, with media outside the games depicting him from Brooklyn. Mario is known for being kind, cheerful, playful, encouraging, courageous, and headstrong, and he is also eager and cocky on certain occasions. Officially, however, Nintendo producers have stated that Mario's biography is kept simple in order to make him versatile and reusable in many different games and situations.[33]

Mario loves food, especially Italian food, which is most notably seen in the DIC cartoon trilogy but is also shown in the games such as in Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Odyssey, where he dreams about Italian food; Super Mario Sunshine, where he is attracted to the promise of seafood, remarks sadly that the disturbed Delfino Airstrip resembles a "giant, empty plate," and frets that he is going to miss dinner;[34] Luigi's Mansion 3, where Mario is drawn to a food display in the Grand Lobby; and Fortune Street, where he offers Yoshi to help look for cookies before suggesting that he has already eaten the cookies ("just give me a second to brush these cookie crumbs out of my mustache!"). Mario is pickier in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, however, showing his disgust at mushrooms. Characters also occasionally suggest he pay attention to his diet, such as Hoot from Super Mario 64 and the Star Temple gate from Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time.

Mario, although competitive, shows generally good sportsmanship, even complimenting his opponents, as shown in instances such as Mario Kart 8 (there is a chance he says, "Good play!" when he is in second to sixth place) and Fortune Street (see his various losing quotes). He still shows disappointment when he loses, however, such as wiping a tear in Mario Kart 64. He is occasionally visibly frustrated but restrained, such as when he throws a small fit when he gets a double bogey or worse in Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour, exhales to contain his anger in Mario Strikers Charged, and stomps his foot in frustration before sitting in resignation in all console entries in the Mario Party series from Mario Party 10 to Mario Party Superstars.

Mario has occasionally shown assertive tendencies throughout his appearances, albeit in a lighthearted and comic-relief manner. In Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Mallow had to physically restrain Mario from charging in, such as before the battle with Bowyer, so that the heroes can figure out what is happening to their surroundings.

There is also several one-off miscellaneous information. The 1993 Nintendo Character Manual, for instance, has stated that Mario loves animals, especially the most unusual ones,[35] and he also enjoys music, particularly opera or new-wave Europop,[35] although there is no further comment for these statements. Mario Strikers Charged gives Mario a rock-'n'-roll theme for his entrance and scoring animations and an orchestrated theme for his Super Ability. Finally, game art and gameplay depict Mario playing the saxophone.[36][37][38] Mario is also said to be an avid All Night Nippon listener.[39]

Speech

Mario did not speak in any games from the 1980s to the early 1990s due to each system not having the required storage to fit voice clips without compromising graphical fidelity. Despite the increase of storage, Mario was still not given voice-acting on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The MS-DOS version of Mario Teaches Typing was the first game to introduce voice acting for Mario, while the CD-ROM version was the first to feature voice acting by Charles Martinet.

Since then, like many other protagonists of Nintendo games, Mario has rarely spoken in full sentences in most of the mainline video games, usually making him a semi-silent protagonist. In early games, however, Mario fully speaks for long periods of time, such as in Mario's Game Gallery and Mario Teaches Typing 2. In the Japanese version of Super Mario Sunshine, which retains the English voice acting, Mario (Charles Martinet) speaks full sentences and holds a full conversation with Toadsworth (Scott Burns) in the cutscenes.[40] Mario, when voiced in the games by Martinet and later Kevin Afghani, speaks sometimes broken English with a heavy Italian accent and in a soft, tenor voice, often referring to himself in the third person as illeism. When he screams or is happy or excited, his voice tends to go falsetto. There are some games where Mario has also been given complete dialogue bubbles, such as Itadaki Street DS and Fortune Street. Mario has also spoken in full sentences in various promotional events, such as the 2006 interview for New Super Mario Bros.,[41] a press conference released for Mario Sports Mix, the Nintendo 3DS system demonstration,[42] and Play Nintendo's series Mario Reads Your Letters. In promotional venues with MIRT, people can communicate with Mario by asking various questions; there, too, Mario speaks for long periods of time.[31][43][44] In The Cat Mario Show, Mario can speak fully, but he has an entirely different voice. After the GameCube era, Martinet made a slight change to the way he voices Mario, using his tenor voice more consistently and taking on a slightly lower pitch to make him more expressive, while in the Super Smash Bros. games from Super Smash Bros. Brawl onwards, Mario's voice became deeper and raspier than usual, similarly to Super Mario Galaxy. In Super Mario 3D World, as well as various games from the Nintendo Switch era (including Super Mario Odyssey and Luigi's Mansion 3), Mario's voice has become noticeably deeper and slightly weaker in energy due to Martinet aging. In Super Mario Bros. Wonder, after Martinet stopped voicing Mario, Afghani succeeded him and gave Mario a similar but slightly higher-pitched voice.

Most non-game media, such as comics, manga, anime films, and cartoons, also show Mario speaking. In the cartoons and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Mario is usually associated with a Brooklyn accent, the former with a gruff voice. Mario speaks in the various anime films and shorts such as in Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!, though his voice is not as gruff as in the cartoons.

Likewise, in some cases, Mario is a true silent protagonist, or he does not speak in English. In Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Mario is completely silent, communicating solely through pantomime. In the Paper Mario titles, he mainly communicates through simple nodding and hand gestures; while he is completely silent in Paper Mario, however, he is given his usual voice in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Super Paper Mario. Mario is also silent during dialogue scenes in the Mario Baseball series, Mario Tennis Aces, the Mario Golf series, and the Mario & Sonic series, although he does say the usual catchphrases in a game session. In these games, other characters speak for him, mainly Lakitu and Toad. In the Mario & Luigi titles, Mario and Luigi speak in unintelligible Italian-sounding gibberish that the other characters can understand.

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Powers and abilities

Artwork of Mario, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Mario, usually in the spinoffs, such as Super Smash Bros., is associated with fire.

Mario's primary ability is his jump, which he relies on to defeat enemies, avoid hazards, and activate helpful items, such as ? Blocks and P Switches. Although Luigi jumps higher, Mario is more well-known. Mario is also agile, capable of several acrobatic maneuvers, including the Long Jump, Backward Somersault, Spin Jump, and Wall Jump, with the Wall Jump being one of his most recurring abilities. Several of these abilities are later shared with other Super Mario characters. Some games depict Mario as immune to fall damage, such as in Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Odyssey, though landing still impacts him, while other games such as Super Mario 64 have him taking damage; Mario can be instantly defeated by falling great heights in the Donkey Kong games. While Mario usually jumps for his attack, he can punch and kick in a few other games such as Super Mario 64, the Mario Party series, and the Super Smash Bros. series.

Mario's main weapon is the hammer in Donkey Kong, although Mario often also uses the hammer as a weapon in Super Mario RPGs. Mario is usually associated with fire in the spinoffs, based on his Fire Mario form from Super Mario Bros. Mario can, in some games, such as Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, control fire without a Fire Flower, although the first game where he actually starts using this power regularly is Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Artwork of Mario swinging Bowser by the tail in Super Mario 64.
Despite his small size, in Super Mario 64, Mario can pick up large enemies, including Bowser.

Mario can carry objects much larger than himself in some games. In Super Mario 64, he can carry and throw the Big Bob-omb, although with some difficulty. During the battles with Bowser, Mario can grab him by the tail, spin him, and throw him. His strength is also shown in Super Mario Galaxy, where he can easily stun a Grand Goomba with a Star-Spin despite its great size and can knock Bowser around during battles with him. In Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, although Mario is visibly straining, he is able to lift and throw a swollen Luigi when using the Snack Basket move. In the spinoffs, Mario, although usually balanced, boasts generally slightly above-average power, and in golf, he has one of the strongest drives.

Mario has been designed to be a versatile character. As a result, his abilities reflect a balanced playstyle, allowing him to participate and perform well in many situations. Indeed, his bios have frequently and consistently described him as a "jack of all trades." Another result of his versatility is the number of occupations he holds.

Mario can also take advantage of several power-ups and transformations.

Occupations

Animation sequence taken from French TV advertisement for Mario Pinball Land and Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Mario in a one-off occupation as a rapper, as seen in the Japanese and French commercials for Mario Pinball Land

Despite starting as a carpenter in Donkey Kong, Mario is best known for being a plumber since Mario Bros. However, though he still frequently traversed through pipes, subsequent games rarely portray Mario as being directly involved in plumbing. Exceptions include him and Luigi repairing the plumbing of Beanbean Castle Sewer in Superstar Saga and repairing a Clear Pipe in the intro to Super Mario 3D World.

Other media, such as The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, put a much bigger emphasis on Mario's job. According to the live-action segments in The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, Mario works a menial job at Mario Brothers Plumbing in Brooklyn, just barely able to make enough money, and sometimes complains about a dull life. Despite this, he and Luigi seem to excel at their jobs, as it is stated that they have one of the best plumbing in New York City. Also, according to the show, Mario received his plumber training from the Brooklyn Plumbers Academy, founded by Salvador Drainotto, to whom Mario holds great respect. Mario is also skilled with various plumbing tools throughout the show's episodes, such as the All Purpose Portable Plumber's Helper and Plumber's Putty, which he uses to assist him and his friends in some hazardous situations. In 2016, a bio on the Kids section of the Nintendo Co., Ltd. site indicates that plumbing was Mario's former occupation; the bio on Mario Portal reconfirmed this.[45] However, as of March 2018, the Japanese profile was updated to state that Mario is still a plumber,[46] and that statement is further confirmed by Super Mario Bros. Wonder.[47]

In addition to plumbing, Mario has dabbled in various other occupations. One of his most notable recurring alternate careers is in medicine, as his alter-ego Dr. Mario, who stars in an entire spinoff series and is even a separate character in the Super Smash Bros. games (even though Mario and Dr. Mario are the same person). Mario is also known for his participation in a wide variety of spinoff sports games, including but not limited to golf, tennis, basketball, hockey, soccer, and both kart and motocross racing. He also participates in a wide array of Olympic events and has even made a cameo as a referee in Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! Another series-specific recurring role Mario takes is as the president of the Mario Toy Company in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong games.

In addition to these, Mario has also had numerous one-off jobs, again including but not limited to a demolition worker in Wrecking Crew, an archaeologist in Mario's Picross, a baker in Yoshi's Cookie, a factory worker in Mario's Cement Factory and Mario Bros. for the Game & Watch, a soldier who delivers bombs in Mario's Bombs Away, a grocery worker in Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!, a psychotherapist in Super Mario Adventures (albeit as a gag), and potentially a sensei in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. Finally, Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up depicts Mario in various occupations, intending to educate children on several careers they can explore.

Relationships

Family

Main article: Mario and Luigi's family
Tanooki Mario rescues Luigi in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Mario and Luigi embrace each other in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, with Mario reminding Luigi in his promise to protect him.
“I'm telling you, nothing can hurt us as long as we're together!”
Mario before he and Luigi get separated, The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Luigi is Mario's younger but taller twin brother. Luigi often joins Mario on his adventures, and the two are normally paired in sports titles and spinoffs. They share a strong brotherly bond ever since they were babies, and Mario has always shown protective instincts towards Luigi, as in the Yoshi's Island series, he can sense Luigi's location and leads the Yoshis to rescue him. Even after they became adults, they still live together and remain very close and committed to each other, such as in Luigi's Mansion, the Mario & Luigi series, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Mario also is shown to be proud of Luigi when he faces his fears for him, such as when Luigi fights King Boo on three different occasions to rescue Mario, and when Mario is saved in Luigi's Mansion 3, he is very happy that Luigi came to free him, and congratulates him before jumping in his arms and giving him a big hug. The 1993 official Nintendo Character Manual states that Mario, when he retires, plans to give his plumbing business to Luigi (while also implying a distinct age contrast, which conflicts with the idea that they are twins).[35]

While Mario and Luigi love each other, in Paper Mario, Luigi admits that he also feels jealousy towards Mario at times and has also expressed that he is "tired of being Player 2," for, despite being a hero in his own right, he is often overshadowed by Mario. While Mario teases that Luigi's quote of being Player 2 is taken out of context, adding that "Luigi loves being [his] sidekick" in the Mario Sports Mix press conference, in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, he is quick to give Luigi proper credit for defeating the Shroobs in the previous game. At times, Mario does compete with Luigi, such as when he intentionally steps and squirms on Luigi's foot when Luigi receives a trophy in Mario Power Tennis, making him uneasy and embarrassed. Despite this and his tendency not to receive the same credit as Mario, Luigi has always admired him and shown a strong loyalty to him that pushes him to face his fears if he needs his help. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team also shows his subconscious, known as Dream's Deep, where he has nothing but positive feelings and thoughts about Mario. Several pieces of artwork also show them posing together, with a few more and an animated sticker showing them giving each other a high-five.

In the LEGO Super Mario line, if Mario is woken up after being left asleep for a while, he calls out to Luigi looking worried. He can connect to Bluetooth with Luigi, allowing them to interact with each other. If Luigi is knocked down, gets dizzy from being shaken too much, is incapacitated by excessive damage from lava, or gets poisoned, Mario reacts in concern. Luigi does the same vice versa. After reaching the Goal Pole, they can high-five each other. Princess Peach also shares these interactions with each of the brothers.

Mario and Luigi's mother and father
Mario and Luigi's supposed parents

The rest of Mario's family has not been extensively explored, though more often outside the games. Mario and Luigi's supposed parents make a cameo at the end of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, although their faces are not seen and their names are not given, same as in their appearances in "Family Album 'The Early Years'" and Super Mario Issun-bōshi. Furthermore, Yoshi's New Island has stated that those two are not Mario and Luigi's parents. The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, on the other hand, mentioned or featured Mama Mario in a number of episodes, depicting her as a strict woman who loves her boys very much. Their father did not appear on the show, and very little is known about him. The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! and the comics also make references or depict various other relatives of Mario, including aunts, uncles, and cousins, although none have appeared in any games.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie depicts Mario and Luigi as living with their parents and several other extended family members, including two paternal uncles, an aunt, a grandfather, and a niece, in a small apartment in Brooklyn.[48] However, at the end of the movie, the two are seen living by themselves in the Mushroom Kingdom.

Friends and love interests

One of Mario's earliest friends is Yoshi, who, along with other Yoshis, saved him and Luigi from Bowser's Minions when they were still babies. In Yoshi's New Island, Mario has also reciprocated by traveling to the past to help Baby Mario and Yoshi save Baby Luigi. In the present day, Yoshi continues to help Mario against Bowser, usually serving as his steed. Overall, Mario and Yoshi get along well, and they always support each other through tough times.

Another of Mario's closest friends is Toad, who occasionally goes on adventures with him, as in Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario 3D World, Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix, Mario Tennis Aces, various Super Mario cartoons, and the Nintendo Comics System. Toad trusts that Mario always saves the day and, even when not fighting alongside him, is quick to offer advice and encouragement.

Mario gets a kiss from Princess Peach in Mario Power Tennis.
Peach rewards Mario with a kiss after he wins a trophy in Mario Power Tennis.

Mario and Princess Peach have been friends since infancy. As adults, Mario often saves Peach, and she usually rewards him with a kiss on the cheek or nose, a cake, or even both. The German Club Nintendo comic "Warios Weihnachtsmärchen" even reveals that they spent their graduation ball in school together, and in the official guide of Yoshi's Island DS, the description for the level Baby Mario and Baby Peach: Dynamic Duo states they have teamed up as babies to stop evil before the "romantic entanglements" of their adult lives. Contrariwise, in videos published on the Play Nintendo channel on YouTube, Mario and Peach are described simply as friends.[49][50] In Super Paper Mario, while both Mario and Luigi deny a relationship when Luvbi asks if Peach was Mario's "lady friend," Luvbi also comments that the princess "looms large in his regard" and then wonders if Mario had a "one-sided crush." Many other sources, however, do portray Mario and Peach as having an ongoing romantic relationship as well as a friendship, such as the official European Super Mario website listing Peach as Mario's girlfriend and Mario Party 5 calling Peach and Mario's team "Cutest Couple." When Mario gets kissed by Peach, he often blushes heavily and becomes embarrassed and/or infatuated before celebrating. In Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Peach calls Mario her "knight in shining armor," and in the first Paper Mario, one of the Toads tells Mario to take Peach on a date to Shooting Star Summit. In Super Princess Peach, after Peach rescues Mario, she enthusiastically calls and runs towards him, and they happily dance together in celebration, with Mario revealing flowers in his hat and another one in between his hair as he holds her in his arms. Rosalina refers to Peach as Mario's "special one" in Super Mario Galaxy, with the two seen holding hands toward the end of the game. Lubba and other Lumas refer to Peach as Mario's "special one" in Super Mario Galaxy 2. Mario Power Tennis even goes as far as showing Mario himself telling Peach of his love for her in her victory scene, which she responds to by smiling and blowing a kiss to him and Luigi, causing them to become lovestruck. Also, in Mario's victory scene in Mario Power Tennis, Peach gives him a small kiss on the cheek. In Super Mario Odyssey, after kidnapping her, Bowser declares his intention to make Peach marry him, and Mario's main motivation is to stop Bowser from taking Peach's hand in a forced marriage, separating her from him. In Luigi's Mansion 3, after Luigi rescues him, Mario refuses to escape and leads Luigi to rescue Peach, and when he finds her imprisoned in a painting, he is devastated, crying in despair for her. When Luigi catches up to him, Mario pleads with him to free her if he is talked to.

Peach has not been Mario's only romantic interest, however. In the original Donkey Kong, Pauline was Mario's first girlfriend and damsel-in-distress, but while he still has to occasionally rescue her in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series, the two are considered just friends now. In addition, when Mario saved Princess Daisy in her debut appearance in Super Mario Land, a heart appeared overhead, implying a romantic connection. This was never explored further, however, and while Mario Party 4 gave them the team name "Nice Couple," most games link Daisy with Luigi instead, with her and Mario simply being friends, not even sharing any player chemistry in the Mario Baseball series.

In Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, Mario is also shown to be a caring parental figure over Baby Mario, but he also steps in if any of his teammates misbehave. Mario appears to enjoy the babies' company. Before Baby Mario returns to his own time period, he gives Mario his hammer as a parting gift, showing his pleasure to be with his adult self.

Mario appears to be friendly rivals with Sonic the Hedgehog, extremely competitive in sports and events. Though rivals, they have a good friendship and partnership as the two have teamed up several times to stop their respective archenemies, Bowser and Dr. Eggman. According to an informal conversation with Mario, he stated in response that he likes Sonic and views him as a friendly archrival rather than an enemy. This is further supported in recent installments of the Mario & Sonic series, where they often share a high-five.

Foes and rivals

A picture on a special poster from Club Nintendo.
Mario with his many friends and foes

Bowser is Mario's arch-nemesis. Bowser constantly tries to take over the Mushroom Kingdom, harm Mario's brother and his friends, and/or kidnap Peach, while Mario usually defeats him. While Bowser resents Mario, he is often more than happy to forgive Bowser, such as in Mario Party DS, where they enjoy playing Triangle Twisters together. Even so, the resentment appears mutual, given their victory animations in Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games and Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Bowser often calls Mario a variety of disparaging nicknames, especially in the cartoons. Mario sometimes returns the insults, but such retorts are usually restricted to cartoons and other non-game media. When Mario does lose to Bowser, generally in spinoffs, he acknowledges it in good nature, such as in Fortune Street, although he expects himself to be a competent adversary for Bowser. Occasionally the two team up to defeat greater evils, such as in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Super Paper Mario, and Paper Mario: The Origami King.

Mario's first enemy, however, was Donkey Kong (later known as Cranky Kong), who kidnapped Mario's girlfriend and whom Mario had to defeat. The current Donkey Kong and Mario are on much better terms and often participate in sports and spinoffs together. Although they do maintain a friendly and somewhat competitive rivalry, Mario must defeat Donkey Kong a couple of times in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series because Donkey Kong went into mischief, stemming from his passion and frustration for Mini Marios and Pauline. Even after his victory, after noticing Donkey Kong upset, Mario reconciles by offering his toys.

Mario's archrival is Wario, with various comics depicting their antagonistic relationship starting in childhood, and it is a major theme in Super Mario-kun. In Wario's first appearance, in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, he stole Mario's castle, and in Mario Super Sluggers, he tried to destroy Mario, although for the most part, their rivalry is far more mild in nature, and the two even team up to defeat Bowser in Super Mario 64 DS. Finally, according to Wario in Wario's Warehouse, both Wario and Waluigi hang out with him, although Mario frequently peeks at Wario's Warehouse. Wario has shown mostly contempt for Mario, but he does not have the same level of dislike as Bowser, whereas Mario, although he has been initially bitter and even called Wario an "evil creep,"[51] maintains his cheerful and positive attitude as he does with most of his enemies.

List of game appearances

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This is a list of game appearances for Mario.

Title Year System Role
Donkey Kong 1981 Arcade Playable character
Crazy Kong 1981 Arcade Playable character
Donkey Kong 1982 Game & Watch Playable character
Donkey Kong Jr. 1982 Arcade Antagonist
Donkey Kong Jr. 1982 Game & Watch Antagonist
Donkey Kong II 1983 Game & Watch Antagonist
Mario Bros. 1983 Game & Watch Playable character
Mario's Cement Factory 1983 Game & Watch Playable character
Mario Bros. 1983 Arcade Playable character
Mario's Bombs Away 1983 Game & Watch Playable character
Pinball 1984 Nintendo Entertainment System Cameo
Golf 1984 Nintendo Entertainment System Cameo
Stroke & Match Golf 1984 VS. System Cameo
VS. Pinball 1984 VS. System Cameo
VS. Wrecking Crew 1984 VS. System Cameo
Mario Bros. Special 1984 Home computers Playable character
Donkey Kong Circus 1984 Game & Watch Cameo
Punch Ball Mario Bros. 1984 Home computers Playable character
Donkey Kong Hockey 1984 Game & Watch Cameo
Wrecking Crew 1985 Nintendo Entertainment System Playable character
Super Mario Bros. 1985 Nintendo Entertainment System Playable character
VS. Super Mario Bros. 1986 Arcade Playable character
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels 1986 Family Computer Disk System Playable character
Super Mario Bros. 1986 Game & Watch Playable character
Super Mario Bros. Special 1986 NEC PC-88, X1 Playable character
I am a teacher: Super Mario Sweater 1986 Family Computer Disk System Cameo
All Night Nippon: Super Mario Bros. 1986 Family Computer Disk System Playable character
Golf: Japan Course 1987 Family Computer Disk System Playable character
Golf: U.S. Course 1987 Family Computer Disk System Cameo
Famicom Grand Prix: F1 Race 1987 Family Computer Disk System Playable character
Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally 1988 Family Computer Disk System Playable character
Donkey Kong Classics 1988 Nintendo Entertainment System Playable character (Donkey Kong), Antagonist (Donkey Kong Jr.)
Super Mario Bros. 2 1988 Nintendo Entertainment System Playable character
Super Mario Bros. 3 1988 Nintendo Entertainment System Playable character
Mario Bros. Returns 1988 Family Computer Disk System Playable character
Pinball 1989 Family Computer Disk System Cameo
Tetris 1989 Game Boy Cameo
Wrecking Crew 1989 Family Computer Disk System Playable character
Super Mario Bros. 1989 Nelsonic Game Watch Playable character
Alleyway 1989 Game Boy Cameo
Super Mario Land 1989 Game Boy Playable character
Dr. Mario 1990 Nintendo Entertainment System Playable character
Dr. Mario 1990 Game Boy Playable character
VS. Dr. Mario 1990 Arcade Playable character
Mario's Egg Catch 1990 Super Mario Bros. Watch Playable character
Super Mario World 1990 Super Nintendo Entertainment System Playable character
Super Mario Bros. 3 1990 Nelsonic Game Watch Playable character
Super Mario World 1991 Nelsonic Game Watch Playable character
Mario Roulette 1991 Arcade Cameo
NES Open Tournament Golf 1991 Nintendo Entertainment System Playable character
Mario Teaches Typing 1991 Personal computer Playable character
Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up 1991 Personal computer Cameo
Mario the Juggler 1991 Game & Watch Playable character
Yoshi 1991 Game Boy Supporting character
Yoshi 1991 Nintendo Entertainment System Supporting character
Mario is Missing! 1992 Personal computer Side character
Mario is Missing! 1992 Super Nintendo Entertainment System Side character
Super Mario Bros. 1992 Arcade Supporting character
Super Mario Bros. Mushroom World 1992 Arcade Supporting character
Terebi Denwa: Super Mario World 1992 Arcade Supporting character
Super Mario Kart 1992 Super Nintendo Entertainment System Playable character
Mario Paint 1992 Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Yoshi's Cookie 1992 Nintendo Entertainment System Supporting character
Yoshi's Cookie 1992 Game Boy Supporting character
Super Mario Race 1992 Gamewatch Boy Supporting character
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins 1992 Game Boy Playable character
Būbū Mario 1993 Arcade Cameo
Mario Undōkai 1993 Arcade Cameo
Super Mario World 1993 Arcade
Mario's Time Machine 1993 Personal computer Playable character
Mario is Missing! 1993 Nintendo Entertainment System Supporting character
Mario's Time Machine 1993 Super Nintendo Entertainment System Playable character
Mario & Wario 1993 Super Nintendo Entertainment System Playable character
Super Mario All-Stars 1993 Super Nintendo Entertainment System Playable character
Mario's Early Years! Fun with Letters 1993 Super Nintendo Entertainment System Playable character
Mario's Early Years! Fun with Numbers 1993 Super Nintendo Entertainment System Playable character
Mario's Early Years! Preschool Fun 1993 Super Nintendo Entertainment System Playable character
Yoshi's Cookie 1993 Super Nintendo Entertainment System Playable character
Yoshi's Safari 1993 Super Nintendo Entertainment System Playable character
Dr. Mario 1993 Gamewatch Boy
Super Mario Kart: Doki Doki Race 1994 Arcade
Tetris & Dr. Mario 1994 Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 1994 Game Boy Cameo
Mario's Time Machine 1994 Nintendo Entertainment System Playable character
Hotel Mario 1994 CD-i Playable character
Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World 1994 Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Donkey Kong 1994 Game Boy Playable character
Donkey Kong 1994 Nelsonic Game Watch Playable character
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest 1995 Super Nintendo Entertainment System Cameo
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island 1995 Super Nintendo Entertainment System Supporting character (as Baby Mario)
Mario's Game Gallery 1995 Personal computer
UNDAKE30 Same Game 1995 Satellaview
Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle Stadium 1995 Satellaview
BS Super Mario USA 1995 Satellaview
Mario's Picross 1995 Game Boy
Mario's Super Picross 1995 Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Mario's Tennis 1995 Virtual Boy Playable character
Mario Clash 1995 Virtual Boy Playable character
Donkey Kong (slot machine) 1996 Arcade
Mario Teaches Typing 2 1996 Personal computer Playable character
Super Mario 64 1996 Nintendo 64 Playable character
Mario Kart 64 1996 Nintendo 64 Playable character
Mario Kart 64 (slot machine) 1996 Arcade
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars 1996 Super Nintendo Entertainment System Playable character
Super Mario Attack 1996 Arcade
Mario Paint: BS Ban 1997 Satellaview
BS Mario Paint: Yuushou Naizou Ban 1997 Satellaview
Dr. Mario BS Version 1997 Satellaview
Game & Watch Gallery 1997 Game Boy
Mario Net Quest 1997 Browser Playable character
Game & Watch Gallery 2 1997 Game Boy
Mario no Photopi 1998 Nintendo 64
Wrecking Crew '98 1998 Satellaview Playable character
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe 1998 Game Boy Color Playable character
Mario Golf 1998 Nintendo 64 Playable character
Mario Party 1998 Nintendo 64 Playable character
Mario Party 2 1999 Nintendo 64 Playable character
Super Smash Bros. 1999 Nintendo 64 Playable character
Game & Watch Gallery 3 1999 Game Boy Color Playable character
Mario Golf 1999 Game Boy Color Playable character
Mario Artist: Paint Studio 1999 Nintendo 64DD
Mario Artist: Talent Studio 2000 Nintendo 64DD
Mario Artist: Communication Kit 2000 Nintendo 64DD
Mario Artist: Polygon Studio 2000 Nintendo 64DD
Mario Tennis 2000 Nintendo 64
Paper Mario 2000 Nintendo 64 Playable character
Mario Party 3 2000 Nintendo 64 Playable character
Dr. Mario 64 2001 Nintendo 64 Playable character (as Dr. Mario)
Mario Family 2001 Game Boy Color
Luigi's Mansion 2001 Nintendo GameCube Supporting character
Super Smash Bros. Melee 2001 Nintendo GameCube Playable character
Mario Tennis 2001 Game Boy Color Playable character
Mobile Golf 2001 Game Boy Color Playable character
Mario Kart: Super Circuit 2001 Game Boy Advance Playable character
Super Mario Advance 2001 Game Boy Advance Playable character
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 2001 Game Boy Advance Playable character
Super Mario Sunshine 2002 Nintendo GameCube Playable character
Mario Party 4 2002 Nintendo GameCube Playable character
Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 2002 Game Boy Advance Cameo (as adult); supporting character (as Baby Mario)
Game & Watch Gallery 4 2002 Game Boy Advance
Mario Party 5 2003 Nintendo GameCube Playable character
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! 2003 Nintendo GameCube Playable character
Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour 2003 Nintendo GameCube Playable character
Nintendo Puzzle Collection 2003 Nintendo GameCube
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 2003 Game Boy Advance
Super Mario Fushigi no Janjan Land 2003 Arcade
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga 2003 Game Boy Advance Playable character
Donkey Kong/Donkey Kong Junior/Mario Bros. 2004 Arcade Playable character (Donkey Kong and Mario Bros.), Antagonist (Donkey Kong Junior)
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door 2004 Nintendo GameCube Playable character
Classic NES Series: Super Mario Bros. 2004 Game Boy Advance
Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario 2004 Game Boy Advance
Mario Party 6 2004 Nintendo GameCube Playable character
Mario Power Tennis 2004 Nintendo GameCube Playable character
Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2004 Game Boy Advance Playable character
Mario Golf: Advance Tour 2004 Game Boy Advance
Mario Pinball Land 2004 Game Boy Advance Playable character
Super Mario Fushigi no Korokoro Party 2004 Arcade Playable character
Super Mario 64 DS 2004 Nintendo DS Playable character (unlockable)
WarioWare: Touched! 2004 Nintendo DS Cameo
Yakuman DS 2004 Nintendo DS Playable character
NBA Street V3 2005 Nintendo GameCube Playable character
Mario Superstar Baseball 2005 Nintendo GameCube Playable character
Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix 2005 Nintendo GameCube Playable character
SSX on Tour 2005 Nintendo GameCube Playable character
Mario Kart DS 2005 Nintendo DS Playable character
Mario Party 7 2005 Nintendo GameCube Playable character
Super Mario Strikers 2005 Nintendo GameCube Playable character
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time 2005 Nintendo DS Playable character
Yoshi Touch & Go 2005 Nintendo DS Supporting character (as Baby Mario)
Mario Party Advance 2005 Game Boy Advance Playable character
Mario Tennis: Power Tour 2005 Game Boy Advance Playable character
Dr. Mario & Puzzle League 2005 Game Boy Advance
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2005 Arcade Playable character
Super Mario Fushigi no Korokoro Party 2 2005 Arcade Playable character
Super Princess Peach 2006 Nintendo DS Supporting character
New Super Mario Bros. 2006 Nintendo DS Playable character
Mario Hoops 3-on-3 2006 Nintendo DS Playable character
Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis 2006 Nintendo DS Supporting character
Yoshi's Island DS 2006 Nintendo DS Supporting character (as Baby Mario)
Tetris DS 2006 Nintendo DS
Super Paper Mario 2007 Wii Playable character
Mario Party 8 2007 Wii Playable character
Mario Strikers Charged 2007 Wii Playable character
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games 2007 Wii Playable character
Super Mario Galaxy 2007 Wii Playable character
Mario Party DS 2007 Nintendo DS Playable character
Itadaki Street DS 2007 Nintendo DS Playable character
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 2007 Arcade Playable character
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games 2007 Nintendo DS Playable character
Super Smash Bros. Brawl 2008 Wii Playable character
Dr. Mario Express 2008 DSiWare
Dr. Mario Online Rx 2008 WiiWare
Mario Kart Wii 2008 Wii Playable character
Game & Watch Collection 2008 Nintendo DS Playable character in select minigames
Mario Super Sluggers 2008 Wii Playable character
Mario Power Tennis (New Play Control!) 2008 Wii Playable character
Mario Party Fushigi no Korokoro Catcher 2009 Arcade Playable character
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games 2009 Wii Playable character
New Super Mario Bros. Wii 2009 Wii Playable character
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story 2009 Nintendo DS Playable character
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games 2009 Nintendo DS
Super Mario Galaxy 2 2010 Wii Playable character
Game & Watch Collection 2 2010 Nintendo DS
Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition 2010 Wii Playable character
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! 2010 Nintendo DS Supporting character
Mario Sports Mix 2010 Wii Playable character
New Super Mario Bros. Wii Coin World 2011 Arcade Playable character
Super Mario 3D Land 2011 Nintendo 3DS Playable character
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games 2011 Wii Playable character
Mario Kart 7 2011 Nintendo 3DS Playable character
Fortune Street 2011 Wii Playable character
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games 2012 Nintendo 3DS Playable character in select minigames
Mario Party 9 2012 Wii Playable character
Mario Party Kurukuru Carnival 2012 Arcade Playable character
Mario Tennis Open 2012 Nintendo 3DS Playable character
New Super Mario Bros. 2 2012 Nintendo 3DS Playable character
Paper Mario: Sticker Star 2012 Nintendo 3DS Playable character
New Super Mario Bros. U 2012 Wii U Playable character
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon 2013 Nintendo 3DS Supporting character
Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move 2013 Nintendo 3DS (eShop) Supporting character
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team 2013 Nintendo 3DS Playable character
Mario Kart Arcade GP DX 2013 Arcade Playable character
Mario Party Fushigi no Korokoro Catcher 2 2013 Arcade Playable character
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games 2013 Wii U Playable character
Super Mario 3D World 2013 Wii U Playable character
Mario Party: Island Tour 2013 Nintendo 3DS Playable character
Yoshi's New Island 2014 Nintendo 3DS Supporting character (as adult); supporting character (as Baby Mario)
Mario Golf: World Tour 2014 Nintendo 3DS Playable character
Mario Kart 8 2014 Wii U Playable character
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS 2014 Nintendo 3DS Playable character
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 2014 Wii U Playable character
Mario Party 10 2015 Wii U Playable character
Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition 2015 Nintendo 3DS Playable character
Yoshi's Woolly World 2015 Wii U Yoshi skin themed after Mario
Super Mario Maker 2015 Wii U Playable character
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash 2015 Wii U Playable character
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam 2015 Nintendo 3DS Playable character
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games 2016 Nintendo 3DS Playable character
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Arcade Edition 2016 Arcade Playable character
Mario Party Challenge World 2016 Arcade Playable character
Minecraft: Wii U Edition 2016 Wii U Playable skin
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games 2016 Wii U Playable character
Paper Mario: Color Splash 2016 Wii U Playable character
Mario Party: Star Rush 2016 Nintendo 3DS Playable character
Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS 2016 Nintendo 3DS Playable character
Super Mario Run 2016 iOS Playable character
Mario Sports Superstars 2017 Nintendo 3DS Playable character
Super Mario Run 2017 Android Playable character
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 2017 Nintendo Switch Playable character
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition 2017 Nintendo Switch Playable skin
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle 2017 Nintendo Switch Playable character
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions 2017 Nintendo 3DS Playable character
Super Mario Odyssey 2017 Nintendo Switch Playable character
Mario Party: The Top 100 2017 Nintendo 3DS Playable character
Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition 2018 New Nintendo 3DS Playable skin
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 2018 Nintendo Switch Playable skin
Mario Tennis Aces 2018 Nintendo Switch Playable character
WarioWare Gold 2018 Nintendo 3DS Cameo
Super Mario Party 2018 Nintendo Switch Playable character
Luigi's Mansion 2018 Nintendo 3DS Supporting character
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 2018 Nintendo Switch Playable character
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey 2018 Nintendo 3DS Playable character
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe 2019 Nintendo Switch Playable character
Super Mario Maker 2 2019 Nintendo Switch Playable character
Dr. Mario World 2019 iOS, Android Playable character
Mario Kart Tour 2019 iOS, Android Playable character (unlockable)
Luigi's Mansion 3 2019 Nintendo Switch Playable character
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 2019 Nintendo Switch Playable character
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Arcade Edition 2020 Arcade Playable character
Paper Mario: The Origami King 2020 Nintendo Switch Playable character
Super Mario 3D All-Stars 2020 Nintendo Switch Playable character
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit 2020 Nintendo Switch Playable character
Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. 2020 Game & Watch Playable character
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury 2021 Nintendo Switch Playable character
Mario Golf: Super Rush 2021 Nintendo Switch Playable character
WarioWare: Get It Together! 2021 Nintendo Switch Cameo
Mario Party Superstars 2021 Nintendo Switch Playable character
Mario Strikers: Battle League 2022 Nintendo Switch Playable character
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope 2022 Nintendo Switch Playable character
Super Mario Bros. Wonder 2023 Nintendo Switch Playable character
WarioWare: Move It! 2023 Nintendo Switch Cameo
Super Mario RPG 2023 Nintendo Switch Playable character
Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2024 Nintendo Switch Playable character
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door 2024 Nintendo Switch Playable character
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD 2024 Nintendo Switch Supporting character
Super Mario Party Jamboree 2024 Nintendo Switch Playable character
Mario & Luigi: Brothership 2024 Nintendo Switch Playable character

Profiles and statistics

Main article: List of Mario profiles and statistics
An example of Mario's balanced characteristics
Mario emblem from Mario Kart 8Mario's horn emblem from Mario Kart 8
Mario's emblems from Mario Kart 8

Mario has consistently and frequently appeared in every game as a balanced player designed to be mastered easily. The only notable exceptions are the Mario Golf games, where he has a high drive, higher than most of the cast, including known power characters such as Wario and Donkey Kong (in Mario Golf: World Tour, for instance, his drive is surpassed only by Bowser, Rosalina, and Donkey Kong). Additionally, in Mario Strikers: Battle League, Mario is classified as a technique character (albeit his bio mentions his balanced stats); Shy Guy, later added in an update, is later classified as an all-around character. Otherwise, since Mario is designed as a versatile character, his stats reflect the "jack of all trades" quality. In games where Mario's stats are not equally balanced, he generally leans slightly toward power and agility. While Mario is fairly nimble in games such as Super Smash Bros., Mario Super Sluggers, the Mario & Luigi series, and the Mario & Sonic series, he is sometimes portrayed with average or even below-average mobility in other games, including Mario Superstar Baseball, Mario Tennis games, and Mario Strikers Charged.

Most bios have described Mario as a well-known icon in the Mushroom Kingdom, in Nintendo, and in video gaming in general. They may also celebrate his numerous accomplishments or his previous forays.

Mario's most frequent associated color scheme has been red, although his scheme may sport blue or white motifs. His emblem is the letter M as seen on his cap.

Portrayals

Mario has been portrayed by the following people:

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario.

Quotes

Main article: List of Mario quotes

Games

Animation

The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
Main article: List of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! quotes § Mario
The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3
Main article: List of The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 quotes § Mario
Super Mario World
Main article: List of Super Mario World (television series) quotes § Mario
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Main article: List of The Super Mario Bros. Movie quotes

Comics

Main article: List of quotes from Mario comics § Mario

Voice samples

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Names in other languages

Main article: List of Mario names in other languages
Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese マリオ[?]
Mario
Mario
救助マン[?]
Kyūjo Man
Rescue Man (translated as "rescuer" in Game & Watch Collection) Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)
Albanian Mario[55] -
Arabic ماريو[56]
Mariu
Mario
Armenian Մարիո[57]
Mario
Mario
Catalan Mario[57] - The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Chinese (simplified) 马力欧
Mǎlìōu
Mario Chosen by Shigeru Miyamoto and used by iQue, Nintendo's former subsidiary in mainland China[58] (even after the Simplified Chinese names for many characters have been changed to the same as the Traditional Chinese variants since Mario Tennis Aces), despite the popular unofficial name 马里奥 Mǎlǐào.[59][better source needed]
Chinese (traditional) 瑪利歐[57]
Mǎlìōu
Mario Used by Nintendo in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Its Simplified form, 玛利欧, was used by Mani (万信), Nintendo's former sale agency in mainland China before iQue.[60]
Croatian Mario[?] -
Danish Mario[?] -
Dutch Mario[?] -
Finnish Mario[?] -
French Mario[57] -
German Mario[61][57] -
Greek Μάριο[?]
Mario
Mario
Hebrew מריו[57]
Mario
Mario
Hindi मारियो[62]
Maariyo
Mario
मारिओ[63]
Maario
Hungarian Mario[57] -
Icelandic Mario[?] -
Maríó[64][dead link] Mario The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!; "King Mario of Cramalot"
Indonesian Mario[?] -
Italian Mario[57] -
Korean 마리오[57]
Mario
Mario
Norwegian Mario[?] -
Polish Mario[57] -
Portuguese Mario[57] -
Romanian Mario[57] -
Russian Марио[57]
Mario
Mario
Serbian Марио[57]
Mario
Mario
Sinhalese මාරියෝ[65]
Māriyō
Mario
Spanish Mario[57] -
Swedish Mario[?] -
Thai มาริโอ[66]
Ma-ri-o
Mario
มาริโอ้[67]
Ma-ri-o
Alternate spelling with a tone mark on the last syllable. Per the official transliteration guidelines of loanwards set by the Royal Institute of Thailand, tone marks are only used when there is ambiguity on pronunciation that could be confused with existing Thai words, but most have chosen to add one to make it more clear on what tone a syllable should be pronounced. In this case, the last syllable is pronounced with a high tone, and so a mai tho (ไม้โท, ้) mark is added.
Turkish Mario[57] -
Ukrainian Маріо[57]
Mario
Mario

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