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[[File:NSMB Ice Mario.png|thumb|250px|Ice Mario shooting an '''Ice Ball'''.]]
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An '''Ice Ball''' (also written as '''Iceball''') is a magic ball of ice that can be used as a projectile, and is capable of freezing [[Enemy|enemies]]. [[Mario]] can gain the ability to shoot Ice Balls by using either an [[Ice Flower]] or a [[Penguin Suit]], which will transform him into [[Ice Mario]] or [[Penguin Mario]] respectively. [[Ice Bro]]s. and [[Ice Piranha]]s are also capable of shooting Ice Balls. When shot, an Ice Ball will bounce along the ground briefly, then shatter. Ice Balls can be viewed as a parallel to [[Fireball]]s.
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|first_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'' ([[List of games by date#2005|2005]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
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An '''Ice Ball''' (also written as '''iceball''' or '''ice ball''') is a projectile capable of freezing playable characters and enemies. [[Mario]] can gain the ability to shoot Ice Balls by using either an [[Ice Flower]] or a [[Penguin Suit]], which will transform him into [[Ice Mario]] or [[Penguin Mario]], respectively. [[Ice Bro]]s. and [[Frost Piranha]]s are also capable of shooting Ice Balls. When shot, an Ice Ball will bounce along the ground briefly, then shatter. Ice Balls can be viewed as a parallel to [[fireball]]s.
==History==
==History==
===''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''===
===''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''===
Ice Balls first appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', where Mario, [[Luigi]], [[Baby Mario]] and [[Baby Luigi]] can shoot them at enemies when they use an Ice Flower.  
[[File:MALPIT Ice Flower.png|thumb|Mario throws iceballs thrown using Ice Flower. Luigi only has a small iceball and thus he throws would be ineffective.]]
Iceballs first appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', where Mario, [[Luigi]], [[Baby Mario]] and [[Baby Luigi]] can shoot them at enemies when they use an Ice Flower. The attack's mechanics are identical to [[Fire Flower#Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time|Bro Flower]] but with iceballs: while both involved characters hold ice balls, only one should throw them at a time. This is indicated by a large iceball passing between both characters. Throwing iceballs without possession of the large iceball causes them to vanish when they touch the ground without hitting the enemies. While Bro Flower can inflict the [[Burn]] status effect, Ice Flower gives a random stat-down, either lowering the enemies' [[POW-Down|POW]], [[DEF Down|DEF]] or [[SPD Down|Speed]]. The characters can also use a [[Mix Flower]], an attack based primarily on combining fireballs into a giant floating fireball to drop on opponents. Only one character can throw fireballs at a time, represented by a large fireball moving to that character. The other three characters have iceballs, and throwing those is a missed input as the iceballs shrink the large fireball and reduce the damage at the end. The iceballs appear to be blue fireballs in this game.


===''Super Mario'' series===
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
Ice Balls would go on to make their first platformer appearance in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. Mario, Luigi, [[Blue Toad (character)|Blue Toad]] and [[Yellow Toad (character)|Yellow Toad]] can attack with them if they manage to become Ice Mario, Ice Luigi, Ice Blue Toad or Ice Yellow Toad by use of an Ice Flower, or Penguin Mario, Penguin Luigi, Penguin Blue Toad or Penguin Yellow Toad by using a Penguin Suit.  
[[File:NSMBW Ice Mario Artwork.png|thumb|Artwork of Ice Mario shooting an Ice Ball from ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'']]
Ice Balls in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' can be used by Mario, Luigi, [[Blue Toad (character)|Blue Toad]] and [[Yellow Toad (character)|Yellow Toad]] while in either their [[Ice Mario|Ice]] or [[Penguin Mario|Penguin]] form mainly to freeze enemies in a block of solid ice. Frozen ground-based enemies that are not overly large can be picked up and thrown to slide on the ground in the manner of a [[Koopa Shell]], taking out any enemies in the path, and even stood on. A frozen enemy will eventually break out of its ice block after a brief period of time, if left alone for a while. Frozen enemies can be destroyed by crashing into any surface, being [[Ground Pound]]ed, [[jump]]ed at from bellow, tossing a Shell or another frozen enemy at it, jumping at a block with it, or touching it as [[Invincible Mario]]. A frozen enemy that collides into a player character is also destroyed, and while the character will get knocked back a bit, they will not take damage. A defeated frozen enemy will drop a [[Coin]]. If an Ice Ball hits an airborne enemy, such as a [[Koopa Paratroopa]], the frozen enemy will remain in mid-air for several seconds, before falling. If an Ice Ball hits an aquatic enemy that does not resist it, it will float up towards the surface and never thaw out. It also cannot be broken or picked up in this state. The same applies to airborne enemies if their block of ice falls into the water. In some cases, the frozen enemy will be defeated and instantly vanish if the block of ice collides with a solid surface such as ground. Certain enemies, particularly larger ones such as [[Big Piranha Plant]]s and [[Thwomp]]s, are impervious to being frozen; if they are hit by an Ice Ball, they will either freeze up and thaw out immediately, or will simply cause any Ice Balls that hit them to shatter upon contact.


Many enemies, upon being hit with an Ice Ball, will become frozen in a block of solid ice. Ice Balls can freeze a multitude of enemies, including fireproof ones such as [[Buzzy Beetle]]s and [[Dry Bones]]. A frozen enemy, if it is ground-based and not overly large, can then be picked up and thrown, much like a [[Shell]], taking out any enemies in its path. If left alone, a frozen enemy will break out of its ice block after a brief period of time.
Ice Balls can also be used to dispel the magical projectiles that are fired by [[Larry]], [[Roy]], [[Iggy]], [[Morton]], [[Ludwig]] and [[Kamek]], as well as [[Bowser]] and [[Bowser Jr.]]'s Fireball attacks. Additionally, Ice Balls will destroy [[Lava Bubble]]s upon contact.


A frozen enemy can be destroyed by having it collide into any surface, [[Ground Pound]]ing it, [[jump]]ing at it from beneath, tossing a Shell or another frozen enemy at it, or touching it as [[Invincible Mario]]. If a frozen enemy collides into a playable character, the enemy will be destroyed. The character will get knocked back a bit, but will not take damage. If a frozen enemy is defeated, it will drop a [[Coin]].  
It is possible for a [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] to grab an Ice Ball with its tongue and hold it in its mouth. If the Yoshi spits out the Ice Ball, it becomes a bluish "fireball" that will travel forward indefinitely, freezing any enemies in its path.


If an Ice Ball hits an airborne enemy, such as a [[Koopa Paratroopa]], the frozen enemy will remain in mid-air for several seconds, before falling to the ground. During this brief time, the block of ice can be used as a stepping stone.
[[Ice Bro]]s. attack using Ice Balls, which will not only damage Mario if they hit him, but will temporarily freeze him within a block of ice. These Ice Balls are also capable of freezing other enemies should they hit any.


If an Ice Ball hits an aquatic enemy that does not resist it, it will float up towards the surface and never thaw out. The same applies to airborne enemies if their block of ice falls into the water.
====''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Luigi U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''====
As it plays similarly to ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'', Ice Balls in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' function essentially the same way as they did previously. [[Frost Piranha]]s also attack by spitting Ice Balls. However, much like the ones that a Yoshi can spit out, these Ice Balls will travel forward indefinitely, and are capable of freezing not only playable characters, but fellow enemies as well.


Certain enemies, particularly larger ones such as [[Super Piranha Plant]]s and [[Thwomp]]s, are impervious to being frozen; if they are hit by an Ice Ball, they will either freeze up and thaw out immediately, or will simply cause any Ice Balls that hit them to shatter upon contact.
===''Paper Mario'' series===
====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
Ice Flower [[Sticker (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|Sticker]]s appear in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', granting Mario the ability to shoot Ice Balls at enemies. [[Ice Bro]]s. also attack by shooting Ice Balls.


Ice Balls can also be used to dispel the magical projectiles that are fired by [[Larry Koopa|Larry]], [[Roy Koopa|Roy]], [[Iggy Koopa|Iggy]], [[Morton Koopa Jr.|Morton]], [[Ludwig von Koopa]] and [[Kamek]], as well as [[Bowser]] and [[Bowser Jr.]]'s Fireball attacks. Additionally, Ice Balls will destroy [[Podoboo]]s upon contact.
====''Paper Mario: Color Splash''====
Ice Flower [[Battle Card (Paper Mario: Color Splash)#Ice Flower|cards]] appear in ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'' and allow Mario to shoot Ice Balls as in the previous game. [[Ice Bro]]s. also return and attack by shooting Ice Balls.


It is possible for a [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] to grab an Ice Ball with its tongue and hold it in its mouth. If the Yoshi spits out the Ice Ball, it becomes a bluish "fireball" that will travel forward indefinitely, freezing any enemies in its path.
====''Paper Mario: The Origami King''====
Ice Flowers and their Ice Balls also return in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'', working as in the prior games. Origami Ice Bros. also appear as enemies, throwing Ice Balls to attack.


[[Ice Bro]]s. attack using Ice Balls, which will not only damage Mario if they hit him, but will temporarily freeze him within a block of ice. These Ice Balls are also capable of freezing other enemies should they hit any.
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''====
In ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'', Ice Luigi's special item is the Ice Ball, which can be thrown forward or backward. When hit, in addition to damage, the tires freeze and becomes unstable for a certain period of time.


====''New Super Mario Bros. U''====
====''Mario Kart Tour''====
As it plays similarly to ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'', Ice Balls in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' function essentially the same way as they did previously. [[Venus Ice Trap]]s also attack by shooting Ice Balls. However, much like the ones that a Yoshi can spit out, these Ice Balls will travel forward indefinitely, and are capable of freezing not only playable characters, but fellow enemies as well.
Ice Balls appear in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', where if a driver with an Ice Flower as its special item uses one, three Ice Balls orbit around their kart, which they can throw in a spread-shot fashion, causing any opponents hit to freeze and slide for a period of time. An ice ball also appear in one of Ice Bro's trick animations.


===''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''===
===''Mario Golf: Super Rush''===
Ice Flower [[Sticker (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|Sticker]]s appear in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', granting Mario the ability to shoot Ice Balls at enemies. Ice Bros. also attack by shooting Ice Balls
Ice Balls appear in ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'', where it is used by Luigi when he uses Ice Flower Freeze, his Special Shot. When used, his golf ball turns to an Ice Ball, which will cause the surrounding area that the golf ball lands on to become frozen. Within the frozen area, the friction of the golf ball is reduced. Nearby water and lava within the area can be frozen, but the Ice Ball itself cannot land in them. Even in frozen portions of water or lava, characters who travel on foot will be penalized, and it still counts as a Penalty Area (thus incurring a stroke penalty) even if the golf ball can land on the ice. In Target Golf, the Ice Ball is one of the possible golf balls to obtain in this mode's multiplayer only, where it freezes the surrounding area that lasts until the user takes their next shot.


===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''===
===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''===
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'', Ice Ball appears as the second of Luigi's custom variations of his Fireball move. While it does not travel as quickly as the standard Fireball, it has a longer range and can freeze opponents with higher damage percentages.
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'', Iceball appears as the second of Luigi's custom variations of his [[Green Fireball|Fireball]] move. While it does not travel as quickly as the standard Fireball, it has a longer range and can freeze opponents with higher damage percentages.
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
NSMBW Ice Ball Artwork.png|An Ice Ball in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''
NSMBU Ice Mario Screenshot.jpg|Ice Mario shooting an Ice Ball in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
NSMBU Larry's Torpedo Castle Screenshot.png|An Ice Ball transforming a [[Torpedo Ted]] into an ice block
NSMBU Ice Bro Artwork.png|An Ice Bro shooting an Ice Ball
IceBall SSB3DS.JPG|thumb|Iceball in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
PDSMBE-IceMario.png|Ice Mario holding an Ice Ball in ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]''
PDSMBE-IceLuigi.png|Ice Luigi holding an Ice Ball in ''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition''
PMCS Redpepper Crater Big Lava Bubble battle.png|Mario throws a large Ice Ball in ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]''
NSMBUDXIceMario.png|Ice Mario shooting an Ice Ball in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]''
MKT Ice Mario.jpg|Ice Mario shooting three Ice Balls in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''
MKT Ice Bro and Fire Bro.jpg|Ice Bro shooting Ice Balls in ''Mario Kart Tour''
Penguin Mario Trick.png|Ice Balls orbiting around Penguin Mario in ''Mario Kart Tour''
MKT Iceball.png|Sprite of an Ice Ball in ''Mario Kart Tour''
PMTOK Musee Champignon art 127.png|''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''
LSM Character Pack Series 6.jpg|[[LEGO Super Mario|LEGO ''Super Mario'']]
M&LB Fire and Ice icon.png|''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]''
</gallery>


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|Jap=アイスボール
|JapR=Aisubōru
|JapM=Iceball
|Spa=Bola de Hielo
|SpaM=Ice Ball
|Kor=아이스볼
|KorR=Aiseubol
|KorM=Iceball
|Chi=冰球
|ChiR=Bīng Qiú
|ChiM=Ice Ball
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Latest revision as of 16:47, November 16, 2024

Ice Ball
Artwork of an Ice Ball from New Super Mario Bros. U.
Artwork of an Ice Ball from New Super Mario Bros. U
First appearance Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time (2005)
Latest appearance Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024)
Variant of Fireball

An Ice Ball (also written as iceball or ice ball) is a projectile capable of freezing playable characters and enemies. Mario can gain the ability to shoot Ice Balls by using either an Ice Flower or a Penguin Suit, which will transform him into Ice Mario or Penguin Mario, respectively. Ice Bros. and Frost Piranhas are also capable of shooting Ice Balls. When shot, an Ice Ball will bounce along the ground briefly, then shatter. Ice Balls can be viewed as a parallel to fireballs.

History[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time[edit]

The heroes using an Ice Flower in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
Mario throws iceballs thrown using Ice Flower. Luigi only has a small iceball and thus he throws would be ineffective.

Iceballs first appear in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, where Mario, Luigi, Baby Mario and Baby Luigi can shoot them at enemies when they use an Ice Flower. The attack's mechanics are identical to Bro Flower but with iceballs: while both involved characters hold ice balls, only one should throw them at a time. This is indicated by a large iceball passing between both characters. Throwing iceballs without possession of the large iceball causes them to vanish when they touch the ground without hitting the enemies. While Bro Flower can inflict the Burn status effect, Ice Flower gives a random stat-down, either lowering the enemies' POW, DEF or Speed. The characters can also use a Mix Flower, an attack based primarily on combining fireballs into a giant floating fireball to drop on opponents. Only one character can throw fireballs at a time, represented by a large fireball moving to that character. The other three characters have iceballs, and throwing those is a missed input as the iceballs shrink the large fireball and reduce the damage at the end. The iceballs appear to be blue fireballs in this game.

Super Mario series[edit]

New Super Mario Bros. Wii[edit]

Artwork of Ice Mario in New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Artwork of Ice Mario shooting an Ice Ball from New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Ice Balls in New Super Mario Bros. Wii can be used by Mario, Luigi, Blue Toad and Yellow Toad while in either their Ice or Penguin form mainly to freeze enemies in a block of solid ice. Frozen ground-based enemies that are not overly large can be picked up and thrown to slide on the ground in the manner of a Koopa Shell, taking out any enemies in the path, and even stood on. A frozen enemy will eventually break out of its ice block after a brief period of time, if left alone for a while. Frozen enemies can be destroyed by crashing into any surface, being Ground Pounded, jumped at from bellow, tossing a Shell or another frozen enemy at it, jumping at a block with it, or touching it as Invincible Mario. A frozen enemy that collides into a player character is also destroyed, and while the character will get knocked back a bit, they will not take damage. A defeated frozen enemy will drop a Coin. If an Ice Ball hits an airborne enemy, such as a Koopa Paratroopa, the frozen enemy will remain in mid-air for several seconds, before falling. If an Ice Ball hits an aquatic enemy that does not resist it, it will float up towards the surface and never thaw out. It also cannot be broken or picked up in this state. The same applies to airborne enemies if their block of ice falls into the water. In some cases, the frozen enemy will be defeated and instantly vanish if the block of ice collides with a solid surface such as ground. Certain enemies, particularly larger ones such as Big Piranha Plants and Thwomps, are impervious to being frozen; if they are hit by an Ice Ball, they will either freeze up and thaw out immediately, or will simply cause any Ice Balls that hit them to shatter upon contact.

Ice Balls can also be used to dispel the magical projectiles that are fired by Larry, Roy, Iggy, Morton, Ludwig and Kamek, as well as Bowser and Bowser Jr.'s Fireball attacks. Additionally, Ice Balls will destroy Lava Bubbles upon contact.

It is possible for a Yoshi to grab an Ice Ball with its tongue and hold it in its mouth. If the Yoshi spits out the Ice Ball, it becomes a bluish "fireball" that will travel forward indefinitely, freezing any enemies in its path.

Ice Bros. attack using Ice Balls, which will not only damage Mario if they hit him, but will temporarily freeze him within a block of ice. These Ice Balls are also capable of freezing other enemies should they hit any.

New Super Mario Bros. U / New Super Luigi U / New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe[edit]

As it plays similarly to New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Ice Balls in New Super Mario Bros. U function essentially the same way as they did previously. Frost Piranhas also attack by spitting Ice Balls. However, much like the ones that a Yoshi can spit out, these Ice Balls will travel forward indefinitely, and are capable of freezing not only playable characters, but fellow enemies as well.

Paper Mario series[edit]

Paper Mario: Sticker Star[edit]

Ice Flower Stickers appear in Paper Mario: Sticker Star, granting Mario the ability to shoot Ice Balls at enemies. Ice Bros. also attack by shooting Ice Balls.

Paper Mario: Color Splash[edit]

Ice Flower cards appear in Paper Mario: Color Splash and allow Mario to shoot Ice Balls as in the previous game. Ice Bros. also return and attack by shooting Ice Balls.

Paper Mario: The Origami King[edit]

Ice Flowers and their Ice Balls also return in Paper Mario: The Origami King, working as in the prior games. Origami Ice Bros. also appear as enemies, throwing Ice Balls to attack.

Mario Kart series[edit]

Mario Kart Arcade GP DX[edit]

In Mario Kart Arcade GP DX, Ice Luigi's special item is the Ice Ball, which can be thrown forward or backward. When hit, in addition to damage, the tires freeze and becomes unstable for a certain period of time.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Ice Balls appear in Mario Kart Tour, where if a driver with an Ice Flower as its special item uses one, three Ice Balls orbit around their kart, which they can throw in a spread-shot fashion, causing any opponents hit to freeze and slide for a period of time. An ice ball also appear in one of Ice Bro's trick animations.

Mario Golf: Super Rush[edit]

Ice Balls appear in Mario Golf: Super Rush, where it is used by Luigi when he uses Ice Flower Freeze, his Special Shot. When used, his golf ball turns to an Ice Ball, which will cause the surrounding area that the golf ball lands on to become frozen. Within the frozen area, the friction of the golf ball is reduced. Nearby water and lava within the area can be frozen, but the Ice Ball itself cannot land in them. Even in frozen portions of water or lava, characters who travel on foot will be penalized, and it still counts as a Penalty Area (thus incurring a stroke penalty) even if the golf ball can land on the ice. In Target Golf, the Ice Ball is one of the possible golf balls to obtain in this mode's multiplayer only, where it freezes the surrounding area that lasts until the user takes their next shot.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, Iceball appears as the second of Luigi's custom variations of his Fireball move. While it does not travel as quickly as the standard Fireball, it has a longer range and can freeze opponents with higher damage percentages.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese アイスボール[?]
Aisubōru
Iceball
Chinese 冰球[?]
Bīng Qiú
Ice Ball
Korean 아이스볼[?]
Aiseubol
Iceball
Spanish Bola de Hielo[?] Ice Ball