Monster (vehicle)
The Monster is a buggy-type rally car used by Mario and Luigi in Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally. Its design is close to that of a Volkswagen Beetle.
The Monster served as a basis for the Tiny Titan kart in Mario Kart Wii. Subsequently, the Monster tires in Mario Kart 7, Mario Kart 8 / Deluxe and Mario Kart Tour were also based on and inspired by the tire design on the Monster.
History
Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally
The Monster is one of three cars in Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally. It is slower than the other two car types, the Kattobi and the Yonque, on highway and grass but it has more durability. It handles much better and faster on rougher terrains like sand and dirt. Its top speed is 180 kilometers per hour.
Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up
The Monster makes a cameo on the "Race Car Driver / Mechanic" page in Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up. It is shown with Mario and Luigi driving it towards a Rocky Wrench.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Melee
The Monster is featured as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee, which can be obtained in the Lottery or when it appears in one of the game's single-player modes.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the Monster appears as a sticker. In The Subspace Emissary, the sticker can be used on any fighter to raise their launch resistance by four points.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, it appears as a Novice-class support spirit. When used on a fighter, it occupies one support slot and makes stopping easier when walking or running during a battle. The spirit's puppet fighters are Roy, Wendy, Iggy and Morton, all giant, on the Mushroomy Kingdom stage.
Gallery
Mario and Luigi, riding in Monster
Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally
Being driven by Larry Koopa in the Perfect Edition of the Great Mario Character Encyclopedia
Sprite
Sprite
Profiles and statistics
Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally stats
| Name and sprite | Top Speed | 1/4 Mile | Highway | Grass | Snow | Sand | Dirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Monster |
180km/h | 15.59 sec. | ★☆☆ | ★☆☆ | ★★☆ | ★★★ | ★★★ |
Super Smash Bros. Melee trophy
| Name | Image | Game | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monster | 
|
3D Hot Rally Japan Only |
This rally car tore up dirt and raced through uncharted lands in the Disk System game 3D Hot Rally. While it wasn't as fast as the other two car types, it had super-strong shocks to deal with horrible roads and other obstacles. Mario and Luigi are in command of this car, although they don't show themselves in the game very often. |
Super Smash Bros. Brawl sticker
| Name | Image | Artwork from | Effect in The Subspace Emissary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monster | 
|
FGPII: 3D Hot Rally | Battering Resistance +4 |
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit
| Name | Image | Series / game | Type | Class | Strength / effect(s) | How to obtain | Spirit battle | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opponent(s) | Battle conditions | Stage | Song | |||||||
| MONSTER | 
|
Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally Series | Support (1) | Novice | Braking Ability ↑ | Spirit Board | Giant Roy, Giant Wendy, Giant Iggy, Giant Morton |
|
Mushroomy Kingdom | Title Theme - 3D Hot Rally |
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | モンスター[?] Monsutā |
Monster |
| Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally | ||
|---|---|---|
| Characters | Mario • Luigi | |
| Vehicles | Kattobi • Yonque • Monster | |
| Obstacles | Abunaiwa • Nanisuruki • Jamadatō | |
| Courses | Course-1 • Course-2 • Course-3 | |
| Other | 3D Hot Rally (album) • Check Point • Gallery • Hot Dot • Repair Point • Staff | |
