Metal Mario (character)

Template:Articleabout Template:Character-infobox Metal Mario is an independent character in the Mario universe, usually being one of the fiercer end-game opponents in the Mario sport games or Super Smash Bros. series. It is a spin-off from Metal Mario, which is a form of Mario, rather than a distinct character. Metal Mario often plays the role of Mario's rival.

History

Super Smash Bros. series

Super Smash Bros.

Metal Mario in Super Smash Bros.

In Super Smash Bros., Metal Mario is a stubborn mid-boss encountered before the game's final boss. Like the Fighting Polygons, he has his own stage. He is far less powerful, and is susceptible to much more damage than in Super Mario 64. Nevertheless, he is a much more durable character than the regular Mario. Heavier and more resistant to knockback in general than any other character in the game, he's very difficult to beat. In fact, only when Metal Mario's damage exceeds 180% can he be knocked down. There would also be various rumors of being able to unlock him as a playable character as well as his stage, all of which turned out to be false; just like the Master Hand rumors though he would later become playable along with his stage in hacked versions of the game.

On a side note, Kirby can't copy Metal Mario's powers, which was later possible to do in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Template:SSB Infobox Metal Mario returns as a mid-boss in Super Smash Bros. Melee, and as one of the game's many trophies. He is fought on Battlefield.

In this game, Metal Mario fights alone by default, but if the player unlocks Luigi, Metal Luigi joins the fray as well. Additionally, players can pick up the Metal Box item, turning into metal forms, boasting the same attributes as Metal Mario and Metal Luigi.

KOing Metal Mario and Metal Luigi in Adventure Mode awards the player 8000 points. His reflection is of the Yoshi's Island stage.

Mario Golf

Metal Mario in Mario Golf.

Metal Mario is an unlockable playable character in Mario Golf for the Nintendo 64. He boasts the strongest drives from his set of clubs and is usually the last character to be unlocked.

Dr. Mario 64

Metal Mario in the select screen from Dr. Mario 64.

Metal Mario is also the final boss of Wario's storyline in Dr. Mario 64. In this game, Metal Mario can be unlocked as a playable character by beating the entire Story Mode with Wario without losing once. Dr. Mario turns into Metal Mario when he accidentally eats some Megavitamins.

Mario Kart 7

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Metal Mario in Mario Kart 7.

After a 10 year absence (as a character), Metal Mario makes an appearance as an unlockable character in the Nintendo 3DS title Mario Kart 7 and is unlocked by winning the 150cc Special Cup. He is a Heavy class character, with an advantage bonus of weight and some speed. He is one of four drivers to enter the Mario Kart series for the first time. His signature symbol/logo is a shiny, metal version of the famous M.

On a side note, Metal Mario's karts have the same body frame as that of the Light and Medium class characters, which makes him a smaller target than the other Heavies, along with the Cruiser class.

Mario Tennis Open

Metal Mario, in Mario Tennis Open.

Metal Mario returns in Mario Tennis Open as a QR Downloadable Character. His type in this game is Power, and his voice is a warbled variation of Mario's voice. He's the final QR Downloadable Character. He is also the only QR Downloadable character that is not a Yoshi.

Official Profiles

Mario Kart 7

• Class: Heavy
• Stat Boosts
  • Speed: 4
  • Acceleration: 2
  • Weight: 4.25
  • Handling: 2.5
  • Off-Road: 3.5
• Site Bios:
  • "Mario's very heavy rival has joined the roster to wreak havoc on the road. He really shines in the Grand Prix."
  • "Just as heavy as his shiny steel appearance suggests, and his top speed is very impressive indeed."

Mario Tennis Open

• Character Type: Power
• Site Bio: N/A

Game Appearances

Title	Description	Release Date	System/Format
Super Smash Bros.	Boss	1999	Nintendo 64
Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)	Unlockable Playable Character	1999	Nintendo 64
Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)	Mentioned	1999	Game Boy Color
Dr. Mario 64	Unlockable Playable Character/Boss	2001	Nintendo 64
Super Smash Bros. Melee	Boss, Playable Character (Power-Up) and Trophy.	2001	Nintendo GameCube
Mario Kart 7	Unlockable Playable Character	2011	Nintendo 3DS
Mario Tennis Open	Unlockable Playable Character	2012	Nintendo 3DS

Super Smash Bros. Melee Trophy

#	Name	Image	Appearance(s)	Description
202	Metal Mario	File:Trophy202.PNG	Super Mario 64 9/96	Mario was in for a surprise the first time he hit a Metal Box in Super Mario 64. The metal cap that popped out transformed Mario into living metal, giving him great stamina, a heavy tread, and the ability to walk underwater. In Super Smash Bros., Metal Mario showed up as an incredibly stubborn midlevel boss.

See also

• Metal Luigi
• Metal Bowser
• Metal Box
• Metal Characters

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