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'''Waluigi''' (Japanese: ワルイージ, ''Waruīji'') is [[Luigi|Luigi's]] evil counterpart and nemesis, and [[Wario|Wario's]] partner. Waluigi made his debut in ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'', and since then he has made playable appearances in many of the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]] spin-off titles. He has been voiced by [[Charles Martinet]] ever since his first appearance.
'''Waluigi''' (Japanese: ワルイージ, ''Waruīji'') is [[Luigi]]'s evil counterpart and nemesis, and [[Wario|Wario's]] partner. Waluigi made his debut in ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'', and since then he has made playable appearances in many of the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]] spin-off titles. He has been voiced by [[Charles Martinet]] ever since his first appearance.


The details of Waluigi's past are unclear since he has no confirmed back story although, he has evidently been antagonizing the Mario Bros., especially [[Luigi]], for quite some time before his debut as seen in the opening of ''Mario Tennis'', where he and Luigi confront each other.
The details of Waluigi's past are unclear since he has no confirmed back story although, he has evidently been antagonizing the Mario Bros., especially [[Luigi]], for quite some time before his debut as seen in the opening of ''Mario Tennis'', where he and Luigi confront each other.
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[[File:Archerywaluigi.PNG|thumb|right|Waluigi doing the Archery event.]]
[[File:Archerywaluigi.PNG|thumb|right|Waluigi doing the Archery event.]]
Wauigi appears as a fully playable character in all the ''Mario & Sonic'' series titles. He makes his first appearance in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', as a character on Team Mario with a perfect skill level, 10/10. He does well in all skill events, such as [[Archery]], [[Aquatics]], and [[Table Tennis]]. His missions include Vault gymnastics, Skeet Shooting, etc.. Waluigi's incredibly high skill carried over into the game's sequel, ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'', where he once again does well in the skill category.
Wauigi appears as a fully playable character in all the ''Mario & Sonic'' series titles. He makes his first appearance in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', as a character on Team Mario with a perfect skill level, 10/10. He does well in all skill events, such as [[Archery]], [[Aquatics]], and [[Table Tennis]]. His missions include Vault gymnastics, Skeet Shooting, etc.. Waluigi's incredibly high skill carried over into the game's sequel, ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'', where he once again does well in the skill category. He returns again in the third installment, ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]''.


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''"As the black sheep of the Mario crew, Waluigi never gets his fair share of time in the spotlight. It's up to you to make sure he does!"''


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''"Waluigi is the self proclaimed rival of Luigi, and is often found to be Wario's partner in mischief. Waluigi armed with his unique abilities of Arm Swim on the Wii and DS and Screw Dash on the DS, now takes his mischief from Mushroom Kingdom to the Olympic Winter Games."''
 
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“Hey! You might be getting better, but nobody cheats better than Waluigi! You got that?!”
Waluigi, Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour

Waluigi (Japanese: ワルイージ, Waruīji) is Luigi's evil counterpart and nemesis, and Wario's partner. Waluigi made his debut in Mario Tennis, and since then he has made playable appearances in many of the Mario series spin-off titles. He has been voiced by Charles Martinet ever since his first appearance.

The details of Waluigi's past are unclear since he has no confirmed back story although, he has evidently been antagonizing the Mario Bros., especially Luigi, for quite some time before his debut as seen in the opening of Mario Tennis, where he and Luigi confront each other.

Waluigi's age is the same as Luigi's[1]. He is also his arch-nemesis, as Wario is to Mario. Waluigi has been rumored to be Wario's brother due to their similar appearance, but conflicting sources both support and reject this notion.[1][2] Even Charles Martinet does not know whether or not Wario and Waluigi are brothers, but he personally thinks of them as "just two nice, evil guys who found each other."[3] Waluigi also runs a motor oil company,[4] and can be contacted, via, the following address; Waluigi, 26 Grimace Lane, Mushroom Kingdom, IMG EEK.[5] The last part, which mimics British postal coding, is a pun of "I'm geek."

History

Mario Tennis series

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Waluigi debuted in Mario Tennis.

Waluigi makes his debut in Mario Tennis. He later appears in Mario Power Tennis for the Nintendo GameCube, and then Mario Power Tennis for the Game Boy Advance. The GameCube version of Mario Power Tennis is the first to feature Waluigi's unique ability to swim through the air, a move that has recurred in other games. Additionally, the title establishes that his rivalry with the Mario Bros. is violent. Waluigi is playable in the Game Boy Advance version while Wario is not. This is the only time that Waluigi has been in a game and Wario has not.

Mario Tennis

Wario and Waluigi entering the tennis court in Mario Tennis for Nintendo 64
Waluigi with his doubles partner Wario in Mario Tennis.

In the opening of Mario Tennis, several characters play in a tennis tournament. Wario and Waluigi lurk onto the sidelines of the tournament. They were grumpy that they were both not invited. The two interrupt the final match between Mario and Luigi, and Waluigi states that they want to play. Luigi declines and mocks Waluigi, throwing him into a temper tantrum. Waluigi and Luigi prepare for a conflict and they walk up to each other. Mario tries to stop them, but Wario gets in his way. Suddenly, Bowser falls from the sky, knocking Wario and Waluigi onto the ground. Everyone prepares for conflict, but Bowser innocently reveals he just wants to play tennis, shocking everyone. Mario decides to allow Bowser, Wario, and Waluigi play, and everyone cheers. However, the celebration is cut short when a Bob-omb explodes inside the stadium, harming everyone.

Mario Power Tennis

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The wicked triumvirate.

In the intro movie in Mario Power Tennis, Wario and Waluigi are facing the Mario Bros. in the first round of a tennis tournament. They are easily defeated in the end. While viewing the tournament board, they notice that they're eliminated, and decide to vandalize the picture of the Mario Bros. for revenge. They are found and chased by a group of robotic cops for vandalism. On the run from the police, Wario and Waluigi stumble across Bowser's workout room, where the three formed an alliance to prove their superiority to Mario and Luigi. Bowser forces the two to undergo extreme training, where they improve their tennis skills greatly, while the tournament continues.

The duo hijacks the final match of the tournament; the Mario Bros. against Yoshi and Donkey Kong, turning it into a rematch. They are booed, and decide to fire Bob-ombs at the Mario Bros., instead of using their tennis skills. Bowser helps them in a giant balloon full of Bob-ombs. However, the Bros. and the other characters hit the Bob-ombs back at Wario and Waluigi with their tennis rackets, blowing up parts of the Peach Dome. Mario then hits a Bullet Bill fired by Bowser, which hits the Bob-omb machine, which topples over and launches a Bob-omb at Bowser's balloon. Full of Bob-ombs, the balloon crashes into the ground near Wario and Waluigi, causing a huge explosion. The three villains faint as a result.

Mario Party series

Waluigi makes an appearance as a playable character in every game in the Mario Party series since the third installment, except for Mario Party Advance. In Mario Party 3, he can only be played as in multiplayer mode, but he has been fully playable from the beginning in all other games that he appears in.

Waluigi's only major appearance that does not simply include him as a playable character is in his second appearance, Mario Party 3, where he first shows his antagonistic feelings. After clearing the penultimate board, Mario and his friends are ambushed by Bowser, who announces that the protagonists will have to fight him for the Mischief Star Stamp.

Tumble then realizes the Star Stamp is missing and Waluigi reveals that he has stolen it. Bowser attacks Waluigi for the stamp, but is easily defeated. Waluigi then challenges the other party members to a duel on his own board of explosive traps: Waluigi's Island. Despite his efforts, Waluigi is defeated, and he forfeits the Star Stamp.

Super Smash Bros. series

One of Luigi's recolors is identical to Waluigi's clothing scheme.
One of Luigi's recolors is based on Waluigi.

Waluigi makes his first appearance in the Super Smash Bros. series in Super Smash Bros. Melee, where he appeared as a trophy collectible, via, Classic Mode or Lottery.

Waluigi later appears as a Sticker, Trophy, and an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. He appears with a tennis racket in hand, which is a reference to his debut in Mario Tennis. He kicks his chosen opponent into the ground, and finishes up by kicking the victim with incredible power, possibly resulting in an instant KO. He may also hit the player with his tennis racket, instead of a power kick, basically giving the same results. This appearance depicts his color scheme slightly differently than his regular appearances; examples are his brown shoes instead of orange, and his black overalls instead of his overalls with very dark shade of purple. Also, one of Luigi's alternate outfits is Waluigi's outfit.

Game & Watch Gallery series

Waluigi, from the Game & Watch Gallery 4 version of Boxing.

Waluigi only appears in one game in the Game & Watch Gallery series, Game & Watch Gallery Advance; he appears in the games Boxing and Rain Shower. In Boxing he is the final opponent that Luigi has to defeat to claim victory, and in Rain Shower he only appears in hard mode. In hard mode he attempts to make things harder by moving the lines around, and therefore, messing up Mario's work.

Mario Golf series

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Waluigi is renowned for his poor putting ability.

Waluigi proves to be a good golfer in Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour. He is also an unlockable character in Mario Golf: Advance Tour. He can only be unlocked if a Nintendo GameCube to Game Boy Advance Link Cable is used.

Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour

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Wario and Waluigi celebrate in Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour.

In Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour, Wario and Waluigi see the Mario Bros. golfing with Princess Peach and Princess Daisy. Jealous, they challenge Yoshi and a Koopa Troopa to a game of golf, determined to improve their game. However, the game goes badly; Wario ends up getting sand in Waluigi's face in a sand trap, and Waluigi turns out to be such a bad putter that Yoshi and Koopa end up falling asleep out of boredom. The duo then challenge Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong to a game of golf.

Wario hits the ball very hard until it lands out of sight into the forest. Wario and Waluigi start celebrating until they hear a loud roar. The two look up and see Bowser in his Koopa Clown Car, and he has a black eye from Wario's golf ball. Bowser starts firing Bullet Bills at the two until they escape, via, a yellow Warp Pipe that is too small for the Koopa Clown Car to fit through. Wario and Waluigi come out the other side of the pipe and stop to catch their breath, but Bowser catches up to them and prepares to throw a Bob-omb at them.

Meanwhile, Mario is preparing to take a shot. Wario and Waluigi try to escape from Bowser by going through an enormous metal door. Mario hits his ball with the golf club, just as Waluigi is able to open the door, and at that moment, the ball Mario just hit bounces off Wario's head and Waluigi's head to Bowser's hand, knocking the Bob-omb down. The Bob-omb explodes on Wario, Waluigi, and Bowser.

Mario Kart series

Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

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Waluigi, along with Wario, from Mario Kart: Double Dash!!.

Waluigi makes his first appearance in the Mario Kart series in Mario Kart: Double Dash!! as a playable character. In the game, he is available from the start, is classified as a middleweight character. The Waluigi Racer is Waluigi's personal kart, and he is partners with Wario, who is also available from the start. Waluigi and Wario both share an item, the Bob-omb. He also owns the course, Waluigi Stadium, in the Flower Cup.

Mario Kart DS

Waluigi also appears in Mario Kart DS. He is an unlockable, playable character. Again, he is a middleweight racer, along with Mario, Luigi, and Daisy. Waluigi also has three karts, which are the Standard WL, the Zipper, and the Gold Mantis. He is unlocked if the player completes the Retro Grand Prix in 100cc.

Mario Kart Arcade GP 2

Waluigi appears in the arcade game, Mario Kart Arcade GP 2. He is one of the playable, all-around racers. The other all-around racers include, Mario, Luigi, and Pac-Man. Waluigi even has his own cup, the Waluigi Stage. There are only two races, which are Stadium Arena and Waluigi Stadium.

Mario Kart Wii

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Waluigi on his Standard Bike L from Mario Kart Wii.

In Mario Kart Wii, Waluigi is a starting, playable character. While he typically is in the middleweight class, Waluigi is marked as a large-sized racer, due to his height. Also, in Mario Kart Wii, Waluigi is given a good acceleration bonus that is tied with that of Toad. He also gets a good drift bonus and a small off-road bonus.

Mario Baseball series

Waluigi went on to appear as a captain in Mario Superstar Baseball. He also appears as a captain in the game's sequel, Mario Super Sluggers. Strangely, whenever Waluigi charges up his hits in this game, they tend to have less power instead of more, though the accuracy does increase. Waluigi's pitching skills are top-notch. His strength in the throwing and jumping departments are also made known. Waluigi's special move is the Liar Ball: while pitching Waluigi throws both a regular baseball, and an eggplant to confuse the batter of their target; when batting, Waluigi will hit both an eggplant and a baseball, confusing the fielders of which ball to catch.

Mario Superstar Baseball

Artwork of Waluigi from Mario Superstar Baseball
Waluigi had some of the best pitching skills in the Mario Baseball series.

In Mario Superstar Baseball, Wario gets an invitation to Bowser's baseball tournament. With the help of his teammates, Waluigi and Donkey Kong, he advances to the finals, where he faces Mario's team. During the game, Waluigi attempts to slide into a home run, but slides too short and is tagged out. Despite trying their best, Wario's team lost the tournament. Waluigi reappears in the last cutscene, on Bowser's team, along with Wario.

Waluigi features the best pitching skills (tied with Bowser) in that game, but his other skills are fairly weak.

Mario Super Sluggers

Waluigi before having his plan foiled by Bowser.

Waluigi and Wario hatch yet another scheme to harm the Mario Bros. in Mario Super Sluggers. While Mario is hitting Bob-ombs shot from a Pitching machine, Wario and Waluigi sneak up and load a Bullet Bill in the Pitching machine. Just as the Bullet Bill is about to hit Mario, much to everyone's surprise, Bowser jumps in front of Mario and whacks the Bullet Bill back to Wario and Waluigi, launching them high into the sky.

Waluigi has excellent pitching and fielding abilities. Waluigi has one of the smallest hitboxes for his normal swings. He is left-handed while batting and fielding, just like in the prequel. However, unlike the prequel, Waluigi's star pitches and star swings are not affiliated with eggplants. The Liar Ball has Waluigi throwing a large baseball, which will turn back to normal size upon reaching the batter; this can cause the batter to lose his/her timing with the swing. The Liar Swing makes the baseball make curved paths to throw off fielders.

Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix

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Waluigi faces Mario in a dance-off for the Music Keys.

Waluigi plays a pivotal role in the plot of Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix. During the events of the game, he stole the Music Keys from Truffle Tower. Attempting world domination, Waluigi tries to use the keys to make himself a better dancer so that he can "hypnotize the entire world" with his fancy footsteps. However, Waluigi gives three of the Music Keys to other "bosses", retaining only one. He also attacks Mario (or Luigi) and Toad with a barrage of Bob-ombs after the heroes travel to Truffle Tower to confront him. Eventually, after an explosive dance-off, Mario (or Luigi) defeat Waluigi and recover the first Music Key. In the beta version, Waluigi swipes them all at the end and it is a huge dance-off. However, Waluigi is defeated, and his scheme is ruined. Note that this is Waluigi's only game as the main villain.

Mario Football series

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Artwork of Waluigi in Mario Smash Football.

Waluigi shows off his soccer skills as a soccer captain in Mario Smash Football and its sequel Mario Strikers Charged Football, where he is a very crude player. Waluigi's egotistical attitude is also brought out into the forefront of his character in this series. His Super Ability is Wall-Luigi!, where he creates purple vines to block his opponents from reaching him. He also uses the vines in his Mega Strike.

Mario Hoops 3-on-3

Waluigi also appears as a playable, starting character in Mario Hoops 3-on-3. He is classified as technical; the others being Peach, Daisy, and White Mage. Waluigi's Special Shot is the Twist Dunk which can be done if the player taps the letter "W" twice. Waluigi dribbles the ball in a W shape, and then shoots the ball at the basket with a cyclone flying behind it, and swims through the air to dunk it through the net.

Mario & Sonic series

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Waluigi doing the Archery event.

Wauigi appears as a fully playable character in all the Mario & Sonic series titles. He makes his first appearance in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, as a character on Team Mario with a perfect skill level, 10/10. He does well in all skill events, such as Archery, Aquatics, and Table Tennis. His missions include Vault gymnastics, Skeet Shooting, etc.. Waluigi's incredibly high skill carried over into the game's sequel, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, where he once again does well in the skill category. He returns again in the third installment, Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Mario Sports Mix

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Waluigi, getting hit by Wario in Dodgeball.
Waluigi uses his Special Shot.
Waluigi uses his Special Shot in Basketball.

Waluigi appears in Mario Sports Mix, where he is classified as a technical type character. His technique stat is very high, but his other stats are fairly low. Waluigi can use a unique Special Shot, in which he throws up to four balls/pucks. Each shot that connects with the goal is counted, and is worth one point each (this adds up to four points if all shots connect), especially in basketball. In dodgeball, Waluigi's Special Shot can do up to four attacks on his opponents.

While serving in volleyball, Waluigi's serves can only go in a straight line, meaning that diagonal serves aren't possible for him. And for dodgeball, Waluigi evades dodgeball attacks by spinning his body.

General Information

Physical Description and Traits

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Waluigi, in his normal attire, wearing a purple shirt, dark purple overalls, and orange elf-like shoes.

Waluigi usually wears a purple undershirt under black overalls, orange shoes, and a purple cap that covers short, brown hair. He has a large, pink nose, a thin mustache which is straight (horizontal) and pointed up at the edge (forming an "L" much as Wario's forms a "W"), and gray eyes, surrounded by rings that appear to be a result of insomnia. He also has long legs, which sometimes work to his advantage in sports. The yellow symbol on his hat and gloves is a vertical mirror image of Luigi's "L" which forms a "Γ", just as Wario wears a "W" in contrast to Mario's "M". The "Γ" is actually the Greek letter Gamma, which is pronounced similarly to "G" (as in go).

Just like his partner, Waluigi is the extreme form of his rival. While Luigi is tall and skinny, Waluigi is very tall and very skinny. Wario routinely puts Waluigi on a rack to make him even taller.[2] Many biographies describing him in Mario sports games mention (and poke fun at) his odd facial elements, including his sharp jaw, pointy nose, and flat feet.

Waluigi's clothing also breaks the palette-swap color scheme in place from Mario and Luigi. Mario and Luigi have the same colored pants, with their signature colors being opposites (red and green). With Wario and Waluigi, while the signature colors are still opposites (yellow and purple), their pants are not matching colors. Waluigi was designed to wear dark purple pants, rather than the lighter purple of Wario (in order to not be monochromatic), which breaks from the previous system of color-coding. On a side note, Waluigi has appeared wearing black pants at times.

Waluigi's outfit is sometimes referenced by the Mario Bros.. In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, by wearing both the "L" Emblem (Luigi) and the "W" Emblem (Wario) together, Mario will wear a purple undershirt and black overalls. The same can be done in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, by switching Luigi's costume.

Personality and Etymology

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Waluigi with glowing eyes in Mario Tennis.

In his first appearance, Mario Tennis, Waluigi was personified as a dark and even sinister character. The only sounds he made were psychotic groans accompanied by dark, twisted laughter. Whenever Waluigi scores a point, his eyes also glow a wicked purple. However, his recent appearances portray Waluigi more as a form of comic relief, often making wisecracks and bearing the brunt of slapstick violence.

Waluigi is a very overconfident character, who is easily enraged. He also shows very poor sportsmanship; Waluigi is quick to taunt his opponent, break into victory dance, and cheer for himself; he is easily angered when his opponent makes even a little progress, throwing a temper tantrum. If he wins in Mario Party 8, he holds out a long, red rose, showing that he either has a sweet side, or is simply being vain. Wario tries often to make Waluigi more intelligent, but usually fails.[2]

Charles Martinet describes self-pity as "the cornerstone of Waluigi's character,"[3] often depicting the doppelganger as constantly pointing out his own disadvantages. Martinet voices the character with this theme to avoid direct hostility, which he feels is unfitting for Mario villains.[6] Ironically enough, most of Waluigi's accusations tend to involve cheating, which he considers himself adept at.

Since Waluigi has the same first two letters of Wario, many people think that Waluigi's name is a clunky offshot of Wario's name. Waluigi actually has a complex Japanese etymology, with many meanings that refer to Waluigi's personality. In Japanese, the "r" and "l" make the same sound, so Luigi can be pronounced in Japanese as "Ruiji", and Waluigi can be pronounced as as "Waruiji". "Waruiji" is a portmanteau of "warui", the Japanese word for "bad" or "evil", and "Ruiji", making his name literally evil Luigi. Additionally, warui, also means to make a condescending apology, instead of a polite apology, referring to Waluigi's arrogance. "Waruiji" is also an anagram of the Japanese word "ijiwaru" which translates to "someone who is bad" or "mean-spirited".[7]

Powers and Abilities

Waluigi's artwork from Mario Strikers Charged.
Waluigi about to shoot a goal.

Waluigi is talented at a variety of sports, from tennis, to archery, to soccer. Because of this sports talent, Waluigi has many varied abilities displayed throughout his appearances, and he is usually a technical character in most of the Mario spin-offs he appears in. These range from the simple, such as jumps, punches, and kicks, to the absolutely absurd and zany, such as spinning to make a small tornado, creating thorny vines, and swimming in midair.

Waluigi's standard abilities include jumping, punching, and kicking. Waluigi's legs are shown to be particularly powerful, as he easily defeats Bowser with a kick in Mario Party 3, and he is able to stomp characters into the ground in Super Smash Bros. Brawl with ease, a skill even Mario hasn't yet displayed. He also shows off his leg strength in Mario Smash Football, with his Drop Rocket technique.

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Waluigi using his Wall-Luigi! ability.

Waluigi also has several odd abilities. In Mario Power Tennis, Waluigi can distort his body into the shape of his logo, dance wildly, and create a tornado, which would drive his opponent every which-way. He can also swim through the air, an ability which is present in Mario Hoops 3-on-3, as well. In Mario Strikers Charged Football, Waluigi shows the ability to summon and control thorny, purple vines, which he uses for his Wall-Luigi! Super Ability. He also uses them as a whip in his Mega Strike.

In the way of weaponry, Waluigi prefers the Bob-omb, although he also favors the Sparky Sticker. In Mario Party 3, Waluigi used a snippy Piranha Plant in battle. In Mario Party 7, Waluigi used Professor E. Gadd's Coin Vacuum Orb to steal a random amount of Coins from his opponents. Waluigi's special pitch in Mario Superstar Baseball is the Liar Ball, which allows him to throw two balls, one of them being a Whiskered Eggplant. It is rumored that the eggplant can make anyone it comes in contact with vomit.

Relationship with Other Characters

Luigi

Mario Party 4 artwork: Mario, Luigi, Wario and Waluigi.
An illustration of Luigi and Waluigi's relationship.
Main article: Luigi

Luigi is known as Waluigi's main rival throughout their appearances in the Mario spin-off titles. In Waluigi's first appearance in Mario Tennis, it is revealed that those two shared some sort of rivalry. Their chemistry in Mario Superstar Baseball is bad. Waluigi also doesn't treat Mario any better than he does with Luigi.

Wario

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Wario and Waluigi work together on many schemes.
Main article: Wario

Wario and Waluigi have a shaded relationship with each other. Although it is commonly believed he is his brother, Waluigi’s Super Smash Bros. Melee trophy says that this is not confirmed, and other games have proven them to not be brothers at all. Some sources state otherwise. However, there are several resources that confirm that Waluigi is Wario's brother. On the European Mario Kart DS site, the first sentence of the information of the track Waluigi Pinball describes Waluigi as "Wario's weird sibling". This can also be elaborated on the fact that the two characters look very much alike. However, in Mario & Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games, it states the two are, as a fact, not brothers. Also, in the Challenge Mode of Mario Super Sluggers, after Wario's team is completed, he names every member of the team, calling Waluigi his "traitor friend" and a "beanpole" after Waluigi tried to keep a treasure chest for himself. After Wario defeats Waluigi in a mission, Wario gets the treasure and Waluigi seems quite happy about joining Wario's team. Additionally, Waluigi only has good chemistry with Wario in that game. Waluigi is also on Wario's team in Mario Superstar Baseball. In general, their relationship appears to be positive, despite frequent bickering between the two tricksters.

Daisy

Main article: Princess Daisy
Daisy and Waluigi in the Mario Party 4 opening.

Waluigi and Daisy started appearing as regulars in the Mario series around the same time, and due to this, they are often placed around one-another. It is also not uncommon for them to have similar playing styles; they have the same playing styles in the Mario Football series. Regardless of their similar situations, in games like Mario Superstar Baseball, the two share bad chemistry. In Mario Strikers Charged Football, Daisy goes up against Waluigi in Challenge Mode; showing they actually have a rivalry of some kind.

It has also been suggested there may be romantic relations between the two that also deal with their affiliations with Luigi. They share team names from Mario Party such as: "Awkward Date", "Double Facers", and "Skinny Stars". It was stated in the official Mario Party 4 guide that Waluigi happens to have a crush on Daisy, which could cause trouble at the party. It is also stated in the same guide that Waluigi suffers the same shortcomings as Wario, aside from his soft spot for Daisy.

Official Profiles and Statistics

Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour

  • Distance: 209
  • Star Distance: 260
  • Trajectory: Draw
  • Height: 1.5/5
  • Impact: 3/5
  • Control: 2/5
  • Spin: 1.5/5

Mario Kart series

Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

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Waluigi's emblem
  • Kart: Waluigi Racer
  • Special Item: Bob-omb
  • Weight Class: Medium
  • Bio: Think twice before getting too close to Waluigi. He's a natural-born cheater with a real mean streak. His special attack will blow your mind!

Mario Kart DS

Karts: Standard WL; Gold Mantis; Zipper

Mario Kart Wii

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Waluigi's complete vehicle roster.
  • Size: Large
  • Actual Bonuses
    • Acceleration: +6
    • Drift: +5
    • Off-Road: +3

Mario Power Tennis

Type: Defense
Defensive Power Shot: Swimming Return
Offensive Power Shot: Whirluigi

  • Stats:
    • Power: 3/5
    • Speed: 2.5/5
    • Reach: 4.5/5
    • Serve: 3.5/5
    • Lunge: 3/5
    • Control: 3/5

Bio: With his long arms and legs there's rarely a shot that Waluigi can't get to and return.

Mario Superstar Baseball

  • Teams: Waluigi Mashers, Waluigi Flankers, Waluigi Smart-Alecks, Waluigi Mystiques
  • Type: Technique
  • Starting Team Captain: Wario
  • Status: Secondary Team Captain
  • Strong Point: Pitching
  • Special Talents: Laser Beam, Super Jump
  • Trajectory:
    • Field: Left
    • Height: Low
  • Special Ball: Liar Ball
  • Default Batting Position: Left
  • Default Throwing Arm: Left
  • Sweet Spot: The "Γ" on the bat

Good Chemistry

Bad Chemistry

Stats

  • Batting: 4
  • Pitching: 9
  • Fielding: 4
  • Running: 4

Stats Missions

  1. Strike 'em out!
  2. Win MVP!!
  3. Get a Whiskered Eggplant!
  4. Win with a shutout!
  5. Strike out Luigi!
  6. Get a runner out with a laser beam throw!
  7. Smack more than 3 hits in a game!
  8. Clear all minigames!

Bio

"Luigi's eccentric rival. Waluigi is a hardworking player who has been training night and day to gain enough power to best Luigi. The eggplant that his Liar Ball delivers is said to have the power to make those who touch it lose their lunches."

Mario Smash Football

Type: Offensive Captain
Super Strike: Drop Rocket
Jersey Number: 0

Mario Strikers Charged Football

Stats

  • Movement: 10
  • Shooting: 3
  • Passing: 3
  • Defense: 10

Super Smash Bros. series

Trophies

Game Image Game Description
Melee File:Trophy207.PNG Mario Tennis
8/00
This tall, thin, evil-looking guy seems to be Luigi's rival. He works hard at his mischief: Waluigi reportedly spent a lot of time training for his debut in Mario Tennis by honing his ability to antagonize the Mario brothers. While it's general knowledge that he's the same age as Luigi, his relationship to Wario is unclear.
Brawl BrawlTrophy292.png N64 Mario Tennis A twig-thin man who sees himself as Luigi's ultimate rival. He spent a long time working silently in the shadow of the Mario Bros. before finally becoming strong enough to compete with them in Mario Tennis. Since then, he's had many brilliant game appearances. While the nature of his relationship to Wario is a mystery, the pair have hatched some devious schemes together.
GCN Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

Stickers

Image Game Effect
Artwork of Waluigi from Mario Superstar Baseball Mario Superstar Baseball [Specials: Indirect] - Attack +8
Usable by: Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Peach, Bowser
Super Mario Strikers artwork: Waluigi Super Mario Strikers [Slash] - Attack +15
Usable by: Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Peach, Bowser

Mario Hoops 3-on-3

  • Baller Name: The Question
  • Type: Technical
  • Special Dunk: Twist Dunk
  • Letter to Tap: W

Mario Super Sluggers

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Chemistry

Character Good Chemistry Bad Chemistry
Waluigi Wario, Purple Mii Luigi

Mario Party series

Mario Party 7

Special Orb: Coin Vacuum

Mario Party 8

  • Website Bio: Waluigi's wacky persona makes him a party favourite. Can you help him become a superstar?
  • Official Guide Bio: Waluigi is to Luigi as Wario is to Mario. The gaunt Waluigi has been a thorn in everyone's side since he took to the court in Mario Tennis, twirling his mustache in a variety of nasty schemes. At the Star Carnival, expect the long-legged Waluigi to make big strides across the boards en route to the coveted stars.
  • Team Names:
    • Mario: 'Stache Clashers
    • Luigi: Lean 'n' Mean
    • Peach: Sweet 'n' Sour
    • Yoshi: Scrambled Eggs
    • Wario: Double-Crossers
    • Daisy: Double-Facers
    • Toad: Half-Cranky Duo
    • Boo: Total Creeps
    • Toadette: Half-Pranky Duo
    • Birdo: Double Scammy
    • Dry Bones: Boneheads
    • Blooper: Bloop 'n' Snoop
    • Hammer Bro: Stench Henchmen

Mario Party DS

Character Figure Description

"This sly guy cuts a cool figure in his purple getup. And his dastardly cunning knows no equal. At least, that's what Waluigi tells himself!"

Badge Description

"Complete Story Mode with Waluigi. This is the badge given to a player who shows cunning."

Biography

"As the black sheep of the Mario crew, Waluigi never gets his fair share of time in the spotlight. It's up to you to make sure he does!"

Mario & Sonic series

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games

Profile

"A stringy foil to Luigi, Waluigi is known to be a bit of a cheat and rarely displays any sense of sportsmanship. His Skill-based abilities will translate well to events like archery and the vault."

Stats

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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

Profile

"Waluigi is the self proclaimed rival of Luigi, and is often found to be Wario's partner in mischief. Waluigi armed with his unique abilities of Arm Swim on the Wii and DS and Screw Dash on the DS, now takes his mischief from Mushroom Kingdom to the Olympic Winter Games."

Wii Stats

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DS Stats

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Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games

Profile

"Waluigi, loves to compete against Luigi and is known to be a bit cheat and leads the rivals around the nose. His Skill-based abilities will translate well to events like Shooting."

Mario Sports Mix

Character Name Character Type Home Court Power Statistic Speed Statistic Technique Statistic
Waluigi
Technical
Waluigi Pinball
2/5
2/5
5/5

Gallery

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Quotes

  • "Uh-oh! What's going on here?!" - Mario Tennis
  • "Look! I'm-a dance! I'm-a sing! I'm-a so happy! Hahahahah!" - Mario Tennis
  • "My name is Waluigi!" - Mario Party 3 (Story Mode only)
  • "If you want the Mischief Star back, you must name me the Superstar!" - Mario Party 3 (Story Mode only)
  • "If you've got something to say to me, then step right up!" - Mario Party 3
  • "Don't expect mouth-to-mouth." - Mario Power Tennis
  • "Heh heh heh. He walks funny." - Mario Power Tennis (in reference to Bowser)
  • "Ehh... Not bad... for you..." - Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
  • "Camelot! Heh, heh, heh!" - Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour/Mario Power Tennis
  • "You're cheating!" - Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
  • "Only cheaters mess up!" - Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
  • "Wahh. This looks too easy." - Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
  • "Eh, they're all just jealous!" - Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
  • "I hereby claim this Music Key in the name of... er... um... Waluigi!" - Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix
  • "Too easy! Yeah! Heh heh heh... losers!" - Mario Strikers Charged Football
  • "Hello! Buh-Bye!" - Mario Strikers Charged Football
  • "Let's go already!" - Mario Kart DS
  • "Nyaahh... Waluigi get you next time." - Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
  • "Waluigi! Number one!" - Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
  • "Wah, Waluigi get you next time!" - Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
  • "Aaah, cheater!" - Mario Kart Wii
  • "Wahh, Waluigi lose? Impossible!" - Mario Kart Wii
  • "So good!" - Mario Kart Wii
  • "Everybody is cheating! Next time I cheat! Heh heh heh!" - Mario Kart Wii
  • "Waluigi! Wahahaha!" - Mario Party 5
  • "Wa-lu-igi, Yeah Yeah YEAH!" - Mario Strikers Charged Football
  • "Big deal, loser!" - Mario Super Sluggers
  • "Oh, Wario, hold it in!" - Mario Strikers Charged Football
  • "Oh, Wario, (cough, cough) you're killing me!" - Mario Strikers Charged Football
  • "Oh, Wario, change your pants!" - Mario Strikers Charged Football
  • "Waluigi time!" - Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
  • "Wahahaha! Waluigi, number one!" - Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
  • "Waluigi no win this time." - Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
  • "Swim, swim, swim!" - Mario Power Tennis
  • "I hate this game!" - Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
  • "Take this, Mr. Eyeballs!" - Mario Power Tennis
  • "Waluigi win!" - Mario Kart Wii

List of Appearances by Date

Title Description Release Date System/Format
Mario Tennis Playable Character 2000 Nintendo 64
Mario Tennis Playable Character 2001 Game Boy Color
Mario Party 3 Playable Character 2000 Nintendo 64
Super Smash Bros. Melee Trophy 2001 Nintendo GameCube
Mario Party 4 Playable Character 2002 Nintendo GameCube
Game & Watch Gallery Advance Playable Character 2002 Game Boy Advance
Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour Playable Character 2003 Nintendo GameCube
Mario Party 5 Playable Character 2003 Nintendo GameCube
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Playable character 2004 Nintendo GameCube
Mario Golf: Advance Tour Unlockable Playable Character 2004 Game Boy Advance
Mario Power Tennis Playable Character 2004 Nintendo GameCube
Mario Party 6 Playable Character 2004 Nintendo GameCube
Yakuman DS Unlockable Playable Character 2005 Nintendo DS
Mario Superstar Baseball Playable Character 2005 Nintendo GameCube
Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix Non-Playable Character 2005 Nintendo GameCube
Mario Party 7 Playable Character 2005 Nintendo GameCube
Mario Kart DS Unlockable Playable Character 2005 Nintendo DS
Mario Power Tennis Playable Character 2005 Game Boy Advance
Mario Smash Football Playable Character 2005 Nintendo GameCube
Mario Hoops 3-on-3 Playable Character 2006 Nintendo DS
Mario Party 8 Playable Character 2007 Wii
Itadaki Street DS Playable Character 2007 Nintendo DS
Mario Strikers Charged Football Playable Character 2007 Wii
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Playable Character 2007 Wii
Nintendo DS
Mario Party DS Playable Character 2007 Nintendo DS
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Assist Trophy, Trophy, Sticker 2008 Wii
Mario Kart Wii Playable Character 2008 Wii
Mario Super Sluggers Playable Character 2008 Wii
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games Playable Character 2009 Wii
Nintendo DS
Mario Sports Mix Playable Character 2010 Wii
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games Playable Character 2011 Wii
Nintendo 3DS

Trivia

  • Waluigi was featured as a recurring character in Wario's Warehouse, a series of articles on the Nintendo of Europe website dealing with various games on Nintendo platforms (not necessarily games with Nintendo characters).
  • Waluigi was one of the Mario series characters to appear as spaces in the board game Nintendo Monopoly. Taking the place of Mediterranean Avenue, Waluigi was the least expensive character to purchase, and as such he was also one of the least profitable characters. The cost to purchase him was $60.
  • Waluigi is the only human, commonly playable in spin-offs, who does not have an infant form. However, a Baby Waluigi plush doll has been produced in Japan.
  • Despite being Wario's partner in many games, Waluigi has yet to make an actual appearance in the WarioWare series or any Wario titles.
  • In New Super Mario Bros. Wii, some of the coin formations resemble the letter on Waluigi's cap; the "Γ". This is mostly noticeable in World 9-8.
  • Waluigi was rumored to be a playable character in Super Mario 64 DS, due to a certain "Purple Prizes" sheet that was made as an April Fool's joke, stating that one must complete a certain task to unlock him. However this was proven false.

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