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[[File:9-Volt 2 WarioWare Mega Microgames.png|thumb|9-Volt on his skateboard]]
[[Image:9-Volt 2 WarioWare Mega Microgames.png|thumb|9-Volt on his '''SK8'''.]]
'''9-Volt's skateboard'''<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/jp/character/wario/en/member/crygor/index.html|title=Dr. Crygor <nowiki>|</nowiki> Employee Showcase|publisher=WarioWare, Inc. Official Site|website=nintendo.com|language=en-us|accessdate=March 18, 2025|archive=web.archive.org/web/20231218123242/https://www.nintendo.com/jp/character/wario/en/member/crygor/index.html}}</ref> is a special skateboard constructed by [[Dr. Crygor]] for [[9-Volt]]. It is 9-Volt's primary way of transportation in the [[WarioWare (series)|''WarioWare'' series]]. The skateboard features a rocket booster, allowing it to move automatically or even to hover in mid-air. While doing the latter, its four wheels are also able to retract.
'''SK8''' (a pun on "skate") is a special skateboard constructed by [[Dr. Crygor]] for [[9-Volt]]. It is 9-Volt's primary way of transportation in the [[WarioWare (series)|''WarioWare'' series]]. The skateboard features a rocket booster, allowing it to move automatically or even to hover in mid-air. While doing the latter, its four wheels are also able to retract. The SK8 was first seen in ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania]]'' when 9-Volt went [[9-Volt's House|home]] after the [[Diamond Elementary|school]] was out. ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!]]'' and ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'' are so far 9-Volt's only appearances in which he didn't use his skateboard. The SK8 also plays a central role in the skateboarding mini-game [[Skating Board]] in the first ''WarioWare'' title. There the player controls the skating 9-Volt and has to avoid obstacles.
 
[[Category:Crygor's Inventions]]
==History==
[[Category:Wario Items]]
===''WarioWare'' series===
[[Category:Objects]]
====''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!''====
9-Volt's skateboard is first seen in ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]''. In 9-Volt's story, he rides it [[9-Volt's House|home]] after [[Diamond City Elementary|school]] is over. When he returns home, the skateboard is seen against the wall to the left. In the end of his story, he rides it again to buy a [[Game Boy Advance#Game Boy Advance SP|Game Boy Advance SP]]. This time, he retracts the wheels and flies towards the city. He also rides it to the [[Gelateria]]. The skateboard also plays a central role in the skateboarding mini-game [[Skating Board]]. There, the player controls the skating 9-Volt and has to avoid obstacles.
 
[[File:WL4-Unused Item Shopkeeper Sprite.png|thumb|The unused sprite]]
The sprites of the skateboard originate from an unused sprite from ''[[Wario Land 4]]'' depicting the [[shop owner]] on a skateboard.
 
====''WarioWare: Twisted!''====
In ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', 9-Volt rides on his skateboard to approach [[18-Volt]]. After he agrees to go to his house, he skates away on it.
 
====''WarioWare: Touched!''====
[[File:9-Volt WWTouched art.svg|thumb|Artwork of 9-Volt on his skateboard from ''WarioWare: Touched!'']]
In ''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'', 9-Volt rides his skateboard to return home after getting ''[[36-Volt Man]]''. In the ending, he rides it after discovering that he and 18-Volt are late for school. He also rides it to the [[Hawt House]].
 
====''WarioWare: Smooth Moves''====
When 9-Volt and 18-Volt's stage is unlocked in ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', 9-Volt rides in on his skateboard before jumping off.
 
====''WarioWare: D.I.Y.''====
In ''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]'', 9-Volt rides his skateboard in-between every [[microgame]].
 
====''Game & Wario''====
In ''[[Game & Wario]]'', 9-Volt's skateboard is seen outside of his house next to the door in the intro of [[Gamer]].
 
====''WarioWare Gold''====
In ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'', 9-Volt's skateboard is seen in the ending of [[5-Volt]]'s story next to the front door.
 
====''WarioWare: Get It Together!''====
In ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'', 9-Volt continuously rides his skateboard on the bottom of the screen or ground during microgames. One of 9-Volt's character gallery images features the skateboard.
 
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', there is a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]] of 9-Volt on his skateboard.
 
===''Rhythm Heaven Megamix''===
[[File:RHMM SK8.gif|frame]]
In ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'', 9-Volt's skateboard replaces the regular skateboard in the [[rhythmheaven:Wario...Where?|Wario...Where?]] version of [[rhythmheaven:Super Samurai Slice|Super Samurai Slice]].
 
==''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' sticker==
{|border=1 cellpadding=3 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center"width=100%
|-
!width=120px|Image!!|Game!!|Effect
|-
|[[File:Sticker 9-Volt Touched.png|100x100px]]
|''WarioWare: Touched!''
|[Head] - Attack +5
|}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
SK8 1.jpg|''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!''
SK8 2.jpg|''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!''
9 Volt.gif|''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!''
9-Volt prologue WarioWare Mega Microgames.png|''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!''
918meetsWWT.png|''WarioWare: Twisted!''
WWTouched Figurine Mascot.jpg|''WarioWare: Touched!''
9-Volt's House.png|''WarioWare: Touched!''
Super 9-Volt.png|''WarioWare: D.I.Y.''
WWG 5-Volt's House.png|''WarioWare Gold''
WWGIT Gallery 9 Volt 3.png|''WarioWare: Get It Together!''
WWGIT CS 9 Volt.png|''WarioWare: Get It Together!''
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jpn=ナインボルトSK8
|JpnC=<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/azwj/crygor/sk8.html</ref>
|JpnN=''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!''
|JpnR=Nainboruto SK8
|JpnM=9-Volt SK8
|Jpn2=ナインボルトのスケボー
|Jpn2C=<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/jp/character/wario/member/crygor/index.html|title=Dr.クライゴア {{!}} 社員紹介|publisher=ワリオカンパニーのホームページ|website=nintendo.com|language=ja|accessdate=March 18, 2025}}</ref>
|Jpn2R=Nainboruto no sukebō
|Jpn2M=9-Volt's skateboard
}}
 
==References==
<references/>
 
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{{WarioWare: Twisted!}}
{{WarioWare: Touched!}}
{{WWDIY}}
{{Game & Wario}}
{{WWG}}
[[Category:Dr. Crygor's inventions]]
[[Category:Vehicles]]
[[Category:Vehicles]]
[[Category:WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! objects]]
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Latest revision as of 01:38, March 23, 2025

9-Volt riding his skateboard
9-Volt on his skateboard

9-Volt's skateboard[1] is a special skateboard constructed by Dr. Crygor for 9-Volt. It is 9-Volt's primary way of transportation in the WarioWare series. The skateboard features a rocket booster, allowing it to move automatically or even to hover in mid-air. While doing the latter, its four wheels are also able to retract.

History[edit]

WarioWare series[edit]

WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$![edit]

9-Volt's skateboard is first seen in WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!. In 9-Volt's story, he rides it home after school is over. When he returns home, the skateboard is seen against the wall to the left. In the end of his story, he rides it again to buy a Game Boy Advance SP. This time, he retracts the wheels and flies towards the city. He also rides it to the Gelateria. The skateboard also plays a central role in the skateboarding mini-game Skating Board. There, the player controls the skating 9-Volt and has to avoid obstacles.

Shop owner unused sprite
The unused sprite

The sprites of the skateboard originate from an unused sprite from Wario Land 4 depicting the shop owner on a skateboard.

WarioWare: Twisted![edit]

In WarioWare: Twisted!, 9-Volt rides on his skateboard to approach 18-Volt. After he agrees to go to his house, he skates away on it.

WarioWare: Touched![edit]

Artwork of 9-Volt from WarioWare: Touched!
Artwork of 9-Volt on his skateboard from WarioWare: Touched!

In WarioWare: Touched!, 9-Volt rides his skateboard to return home after getting 36-Volt Man. In the ending, he rides it after discovering that he and 18-Volt are late for school. He also rides it to the Hawt House.

WarioWare: Smooth Moves[edit]

When 9-Volt and 18-Volt's stage is unlocked in WarioWare: Smooth Moves, 9-Volt rides in on his skateboard before jumping off.

WarioWare: D.I.Y.[edit]

In WarioWare: D.I.Y., 9-Volt rides his skateboard in-between every microgame.

Game & Wario[edit]

In Game & Wario, 9-Volt's skateboard is seen outside of his house next to the door in the intro of Gamer.

WarioWare Gold[edit]

In WarioWare Gold, 9-Volt's skateboard is seen in the ending of 5-Volt's story next to the front door.

WarioWare: Get It Together![edit]

In WarioWare: Get It Together!, 9-Volt continuously rides his skateboard on the bottom of the screen or ground during microgames. One of 9-Volt's character gallery images features the skateboard.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, there is a sticker of 9-Volt on his skateboard.

Rhythm Heaven Megamix[edit]

9-Volt's skateboard from the Wario... Where? version of Super Samurai Slice from Rhythm Heaven Megamix

In Rhythm Heaven Megamix, 9-Volt's skateboard replaces the regular skateboard in the Wario...Where? version of Super Samurai Slice.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl sticker[edit]

Image Game Effect
A Sticker of 9-Volt. WarioWare: Touched! [Head] - Attack +5

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ナインボルトSK8[2]
Nainboruto SK8
9-Volt SK8 WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!
ナインボルトのスケボー[3]
Nainboruto no sukebō
9-Volt's skateboard

References[edit]

  1. ^ Dr. Crygor | Employee Showcase. WarioWare, Inc. Official Site (American English). Retrieved March 18, 2025 from nintendo.com. (Archived December 18, 2023, 12:32:42 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  2. ^ http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/azwj/crygor/sk8.html
  3. ^ Dr.クライゴア | 社員紹介. ワリオカンパニーのホームページ (Japanese). Retrieved March 18, 2025 from nintendo.com.