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{{Disambig2|Dr. Mario's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''|the character in other contexts, see [[Dr. Mario]]; for information on the character of whom Dr. Mario is a [[clone]]|Mario (SSB4)}}
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{{Infobox Character
{{Infobox Character
|name = Dr. Mario
|name = Dr. Mario
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|availability = [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]
|availability = [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]
|tier = F
|tier = F
|ranking = 49
|ranking = 48
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'''Dr. Mario''' ({{ja|Dr. マリオ|Dokutā Mario}}, ''Dr. Mario'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. His return to the series was announced on [[Super Smash Bros. 4 Official Site|''SSB4''{{'}}s official website]] on October 9th, 2014, during which {{SSB4|Dark Pit}} was also revealed.<ref>[http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/138070-Secret-Super-Smash-Bros-Characters-Revealed-by-Nintendo#&gid=gallery_3377&pid=1 More "Secret" ''Super Smash Bros.'' Characters Officially Revealed]</ref> Charles Martinet reprises his role as Dr. Mario's voice actor; however, he now uses {{SSBB|Mario}}'s voice clips recycled from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', some of which have been muted.
'''Dr. Mario''' ({{ja|Dr. マリオ|Dokutā Mario}}, ''Dr. Mario'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. His return to the series was announced on [[Super Smash Bros. 4 Official Site|''SSB4''{{'}}s official website]] on October 9th, 2014, during which {{SSB4|Dark Pit}} was also revealed.<ref>[http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/138070-Secret-Super-Smash-Bros-Characters-Revealed-by-Nintendo#&gid=gallery_3377&pid=1 More "Secret" ''Super Smash Bros.'' Characters Officially Revealed]</ref> Charles Martinet reprises his role as Dr. Mario's voice actor; however, he now uses {{SSBB|Mario}}'s voice clips recycled from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', some of which have been muted.


Dr. Mario is ranked 49th out of 55 on the [[tier list]], placing him in the F tier. This is a significant drop from his mid-tier placement in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', where he was ranked 11th out of 26, and ranked higher than [[Mario (SSBM)|his normal self]]. This placement also renders Dr. Mario as the lowest ranking [[clone]] and unlockable character.
Dr. Mario is ranked 48th out of 54 on the [[tier list]], placing him in the F tier. This is a significant drop from his mid-tier placement in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', where he was ranked 13th out of 26, and ranked higher than [[Mario (SSBM)|his normal self]].


The implementation of multipliers to most of Dr. Mario's moveset and some of his attributes result in him functioning like a stronger, yet slower {{SSB4|Mario}}. As a result, his overall damage output and KO potential are above-average for a character of his size and weight. Similar to Mario, Dr. Mario's frame data is very fast in regard to start-up lag. In addition to granting him a decent combo game, this trait makes him both difficult to [[punish]] and very effective at punishing.
The implementation of multipliers to most of Dr. Mario's moveset and some of his attributes result in him functioning like a stronger, yet slower {{SSB4|Mario}}. As a result, his overall damage output and KO potential are above-average for a character of his size and weight. Similar to Mario, Dr. Mario's frame data is very fast in regard to start-up lag. In addition to granting him a decent combo game, this trait makes him both difficult to [[punish]] and very effective at punishing.
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However, the multipliers applied to some of Dr. Mario's attributes collectively result in him being considerably slower and less nimble than Mario. Due to changes to game mechanics and some adjustments to his moveset, Dr. Mario's combo game is also inferior to Mario's in regard to both versatility and consistency. Furthermore, Dr. Mario's recovery is inferior to Mario's overall, and he retains Mario's weakness of having short range in his attacks.
However, the multipliers applied to some of Dr. Mario's attributes collectively result in him being considerably slower and less nimble than Mario. Due to changes to game mechanics and some adjustments to his moveset, Dr. Mario's combo game is also inferior to Mario's in regard to both versatility and consistency. Furthermore, Dr. Mario's recovery is inferior to Mario's overall, and he retains Mario's weakness of having short range in his attacks.


Overall, Dr. Mario's weaknesses outweigh his strengths, which has been reflected in his tournament representation and results both being extremely sparse throughout ''SSB4''{{'}}s lifespan. Although he is considered nonviable in competitive play, especially in comparison to Mario, Dr. Mario has nevertheless achieved instances of success, thanks to smashers such as {{Sm|2ManyCooks}}, {{Sm|Nairo}}, {{Sm|Koolaid}} and {{Sm|B7Games}}.
Overall, Dr. Mario's weaknesses outweigh his strengths, which has been reflected in his tournament representation and results both being extremely sparse throughout ''SSB4''{{'}}s lifespan. Although he is considered nonviable in competitive play, especially in comparison to Mario, Dr. Mario has nevertheless achieved instances of success, thanks to smashers such as {{Sm|2ManyCooks}}, {{Sm|Nairo}}, and {{Sm|B7Games}}.


==How to unlock==
==How to unlock==
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As a [[clone]] of {{SSB4|Mario}}, Dr. Mario is a [[Weight|middleweight]] that can [[wall jump]]. Like his normal self, Dr. Mario also has excellent frame data: when not counting [[special move]]s, the overall start-up lag of his normal moveset is the fifth fastest in the game. As a result, Dr. Mario is both difficult to [[punish]] and very effective at punishing. Although they share an overwhelming number of identical animations and even the exact same values for certain attributes ([[falling speed]]; [[fast fall]]ing speed; [[traction]]; and [[gravity]]), Dr. Mario nevertheless has a number of traits that differ from his normal self. Like Mario, Dr. Mario's height is below-average; oddly, however, he is marginally shorter in comparison, and does not [[crouch]] as low as his normal self.
As a [[clone]] of {{SSB4|Mario}}, Dr. Mario is a [[Weight|middleweight]] that can [[wall jump]]. Like his normal self, Dr. Mario also has excellent frame data: when not counting [[special move]]s, the overall start-up lag of his normal moveset is the fifth fastest in the game. As a result, Dr. Mario is both difficult to [[punish]] and very effective at punishing. Although they share an overwhelming number of identical animations and even the exact same values for certain attributes ([[falling speed]]; [[fast fall]]ing speed; [[traction]]; and [[gravity]]), Dr. Mario nevertheless has a number of traits that differ from his normal self. Like Mario, Dr. Mario's height is below-average; oddly, however, he is marginally shorter in comparison, and does not [[crouch]] as low as his normal self.


Unlike in ''Melee'', Dr. Mario now functions like a stronger, yet slower Mario, owing to the implementation of multipliers to the majority of his moveset and some of his attributes. Aside from six moves, the remainder of Dr. Mario's moveset deals 1.12× more damage compared to Mario's moveset.<ref name="DamageMultiplier">[http://smashboards.com/threads/complete-hitbox-frame-data-for-every-character-now-with-ko-percents.383550/ Complete Hitbox/Frame Data For Every Character (Now with KO Percents)]</ref> Conversely, his [[walk]]ing and [[dash]]ing speeds are 0.832× slower; his [[air speed]] and [[air acceleration]] are 0.808× slower; and his [[jump]] and [[double jump]]'s initial speeds are 0.888× slower, which is equivalent to their heights being 0.788544× lower. These multipliers result in Dr. Mario being distinctly affected by passive [[equipment]] physics, in which he specifically possesses a +15 Attack value and a -50 Speed value. Although Dr. Mario's lower jump height makes his [[short hop]] more effective than Mario's, these modified attributes collectively render his overall mobility as sub-par. Conversely, Dr. Mario's higher overall damage output results in him being noticeably more efficient at KOing in comparison to Mario.
Unlike in ''Melee'', Dr. Mario now functions like a stronger, yet slower Mario, owing to the implementation of multipliers to the majority of his moveset and some of his attributes. Aside from six moves, the remainder of Dr. Mario's moveset deals 1.12× more damage compared to Mario's moveset.<ref name="DamageMultiplier">[http://smashboards.com/threads/complete-hitbox-frame-data-for-every-character-now-with-ko-percents.383550/ Complete Hitbox/Frame Data For Every Character (Now with KO Percents)]</ref> Conversely, his [[walk]]ing and [[dash]]ing speeds are 0.832× slower; his [[air speed]], [[air acceleration]], and [[jump]] heights are 0.808× slower. These multipliers result in Dr. Mario being distinctly affected by passive [[equipment]] physics, in which he specifically possesses a +15 Attack value and a -50 Speed value. Although Dr. Mario's lower jump height makes his [[short hop]] more effective than Mario's, these modified attributes collectively render his overall mobility as sub-par. Conversely, Dr. Mario's higher overall damage output results in him being noticeably more efficient at KOing in comparison to Mario.


Other noticeable differences between Dr. Mario and Mario are seen in their movesets and, by extension, their playstyles. Although Dr. Mario's frame data is only very slightly.slower than Mario's, his higher overall damage output and slower overall mobility make him unable to use a healthy balance of offense and defense like his normal self. Instead, Dr. Mario is much better suited to a bait-and-punish playstyle. On a related note, Dr. Mario's combo game is less varied and consistent compared to his normal self's. Despite this, his combos deal respectable damage in spite of their fairly short lengths, similarly to {{SSB4|Ike}}'s.
Other noticeable differences between Dr. Mario and Mario are seen in their movesets and, by extension, their playstyles. Although Dr. Mario's frame data is only slightly slower than Mario's, his higher overall damage output and slower overall mobility make him unable to use a healthy balance of offense and defense like his normal self. Instead, Dr. Mario is much better suited to a bait-and-punish playstyle. On a related note, Dr. Mario's combo game is less varied and consistent compared to his normal self's. Despite this, his combos deal respectable damage in spite of their fairly short lengths, similarly to {{SSB4|Ike}}'s.


He also shares two useful combo starters with Mario, thanks to said moves being modified since ''Melee''. Down tilt is the most effective of the two: although it is short-ranged, it is very reliable at low to high percentages, with useful follow-ups including itself, neutral attack, up tilt, his smash attacks, back aerial, up aerial, and Super Jump Punch. Like Super Jump Punch, forward aerial can function as a KO mix-up at high percentages, but requires a [[hard read]]. Up tilt can combo into itself reliably, albeit not as consistently as Mario's version because of its higher damage output. However, its higher damage output makes it better at juggling, and even enables it to function as a situational KOing option at very high percentages.
He also shares two useful combo starters with Mario, thanks to said moves being modified since ''Melee''. Down tilt is the most effective of the two: although it is short-ranged, it is very reliable at low to high percentages, with useful follow-ups including itself, neutral attack, up tilt, his smash attacks, back aerial, up aerial, and Super Jump Punch. Like Super Jump Punch, forward aerial can function as a KO mix-up at high percentages, but requires a [[hard read]]. Up tilt can combo into itself reliably, albeit not as consistently as Mario's version because of its higher damage output. However, its higher damage output makes it better at juggling, and even enables it to function as a situational KOing option at very high percentages.


Outside of these moves, up smash functions almost identically to Luigi's version instead of Mario's version: it launches the opponent diagonally instead of vertically, and will launch them in the opposite direction of where Dr. Mario is facing so long as they are in front of him. Compared to Luigi's, however, it launches at a lower angle. As a result, Dr. Mario's version has much greater combo potential when uncharged: it can combo into itself, up tilt and Super Jump Punch at 0%-10%, and into forward and down tilt at 10%-15%. On an unrelated note, its launching angle also makes it much better at edge-guarding or setting up edge-guards compared to Mario and Luigi's versions.  
Outside of these moves, up smash functions almost identically to Luigi's version instead of Mario's version: it launches the opponent diagonally instead of vertically, and will launch them in the opposite direction of where Dr. Mario is facing so long as they are in front of him. Compared to Luigi's, however, it launches at a lower angle. As a result, Dr. Mario's version has much greater combo potential when uncharged: it can combo into itself, up tilt and Super Jump Punch at 0%-10%, and into forward and down tilt at 10%-15%. On an unrelated note, its launching angle also makes it much better at edge-guarding or setting up edge-guards compared to Mario and Luigi's versions.


Dr. Mario possesses a decent grab game. His overall grab is range is average, but each of his grabs have minimal start-up and ending lag. Dr. Mario's pummel also has the distinction of being the most damaging in the game by default, as it is surpassed by {{SSB4|Olimar}} and {{SSB4|Shulk}}'s pummels only if they use [[Pikmin (species)|White Pikmin]] and the [[Monado Arts|Buster Art]], respectively. Forward throw is useful for initiating [[edge-guard]]s and can even combo into dash attack at 0%-20%, whereas back throw is a viable KOing option at high percentages.
Dr. Mario possesses a decent grab game. His overall grab is range is average, but each of his grabs have minimal start-up and ending lag. Dr. Mario's pummel also has the distinction of being the most damaging in the game by default, as it is surpassed by {{SSB4|Olimar}} and {{SSB4|Shulk}}'s pummels only if they use [[Pikmin (species)|White Pikmin]] and the [[Monado Arts|Buster Art]], respectively. Forward throw is useful for initiating [[edge-guard]]s and can even combo into dash attack at 0%-20%, whereas back throw is a viable KOing option at high percentages.
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==Differences from {{SSB4|Mario}}==
==Differences from {{SSB4|Mario}}==
Like in ''Melee'', Dr. Mario functions as a stronger, but slower clone of Mario. Although, he is now significantly slower compared to Mario. With Mario's Down Special and Down Aerial changes in ''Brawl'', this slightly declones Dr. Mario; albeit {{SSB4|Luigi}} still shares similar moves. In addition, Dr. Mario's Up Special is now a single hit opposed to being a multi-hit attack, with the coins being removed.
While also factoring in the differences Dr. Mario had from Mario in ''Melee'', this gives Dr. Mario a drastically different playstyle from his original counterpart, despite sharing many common moves.
===Aesthetics===
===Aesthetics===
*{{change|Dr. Mario's stance is identical to Mario's, albeit slower.}}
*{{change|Dr. Mario's stance is identical to Mario's, albeit slower.}}
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**{{buff|The loop hits use the [[Autolink angle|auto-link angle]] (366°), whereas Mario Tornado's launch the opponent vertically (94°). This makes its hits connect together significantly better.}}
**{{buff|The loop hits use the [[Autolink angle|auto-link angle]] (366°), whereas Mario Tornado's launch the opponent vertically (94°). This makes its hits connect together significantly better.}}
**{{change|The last hit launches the opponent diagonally (45°), whereas Mario Tornado's launches them vertically (75°). This makes it capable of edge-guarding, but significantly less effective for juggling.}}
**{{change|The last hit launches the opponent diagonally (45°), whereas Mario Tornado's launches them vertically (75°). This makes it capable of edge-guarding, but significantly less effective for juggling.}}
**{{nerf|It has more start-up (frame 5 → 11); ending lag (frame 13 → 27); and smaller hitboxes. Unlike Mario Tornado, it cannot auto-cancel with a short hop.}}
**{{nerf|It has more start-up (frame 5 → 11); ending lag (frame 13 → 27); and smaller hitboxes. It also autocancels later than Mario Tornado (frame 33 → 45), preventing it from autocanceling in a short hop.}}


===Grabs and throws===
===Grabs and throws===
*[[Back throw]]:
*[[Back throw]]:
**{{nerf|Due to its higher damage output, back throw is less effective at KOing in spite of its lower knockback scaling (66 → 60).}}
**{{nerf|It has less knockback scaling (66 → 60). This makes it less effective for KOing despite its higher damage output.}}
*[[Up throw]]:
*[[Up throw]]:
**{{change|Due to its higher damage output, up throw is as effective for combos at low percentages in spite of its lower knockback (70 (base)/72 (scaling) → 65/70).}}
**{{change|Due to its higher damage output, up throw is as effective for combos at low percentages in spite of its lower knockback (70 (base)/72 (scaling) → 65/70).}}
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*[[Doctor Finale]]
*[[Doctor Finale]]
**{{change|Doctor Finale produces 2D and 3D Megavitamin-based effects and emits Megavitamins' contact sound effect, whereas [[Mario Finale]] produces 3D fiery effects and emits a burning sound effect.}}
**{{change|Doctor Finale produces 2D and 3D Megavitamin-based effects and emits Megavitamins' contact sound effect, whereas [[Mario Finale]] produces 3D fiery effects and emits a burning sound effect.}}
**{{buff|Its hitboxes are further out (Z offset: 0 → 10), improving its range.}}


===Other===
===Other===
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===Aesthetics===
===Aesthetics===
*{{change|Dr. Mario's design is now a combination of his appearance as of ''{{s|mariowiki|Dr. Mario Online Rx}}'', and his appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. His fair skin; dark brown hair; fully buttoned {{s|wikipedia|white coat}}; red tie; and tawny shoes are from ''Online Rx'' and subsequent [[mariowiki:Dr. Mario (series)|''Dr. Mario'' games]], whereas his white coat's loose sleeves and dark gray pants are from ''Melee''.}}
*{{change|Dr. Mario's design is now a combination of his appearance as of ''{{s|mariowiki|Dr. Mario Online Rx}}'', and his appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. His fair skin; dark brown hair; fully buttoned {{s|wikipedia|white coat}}; red tie; and tawny shoes are from ''Online Rx'' and subsequent [[mariowiki:Dr. Mario (series)|''Dr. Mario'' games]], whereas his white coat's loose sleeves and dark gray pants are from ''Melee''.}}
*{{change|Dr. Mario's neck is longer, pants are now slightly rolled up at his ankles, his stethoscope's tubing and head mirror's headband are also dark gray and dark taupe, respectively, instead of steel blue and cordovan, respectively. These changes are unique to ''SSB4''.}}
*{{change|Dr. Mario's neck is longer, his pants are now slightly rolled up at his ankles, his tie is loosened, his stethoscope's tubing and head mirror's headband are also dark gray and dark taupe, respectively, instead of steel blue and cordovan, respectively. These changes are unique to ''SSB4''.}}
*{{change|Dr. Mario's coat and stethoscope have individual physics.}}
*{{change|Dr. Mario's coat and stethoscope have individual physics.}}
*{{change|Dr. Mario has received three new [[alternate costume]]s.}}
*{{change|Dr. Mario has received three new [[alternate costume]]s.}}
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*{{nerf|[[Sidestep]] has increased ending lag (FAF 22 → 27).}}
*{{nerf|[[Sidestep]] has increased ending lag (FAF 22 → 27).}}
*{{nerf|Rolls and air dodge have decreased [[intangibility]] frames (frames 4-19 → 4-16 (rolls), frames 4-29 → 3-27 (air dodge)).}}
*{{nerf|Rolls and air dodge have decreased [[intangibility]] frames (frames 4-19 → 4-16 (rolls), frames 4-29 → 3-27 (air dodge)).}}
*{{buff|Sidestep has increased intangibility frames (frames 2-15 → 3-17).}}  
*{{buff|Sidestep has increased intangibility frames (frames 2-15 → 3-17).}}
*{{buff|Dr. Mario [[jump]]s higher and can now [[wall jump]].}}
*{{buff|Dr. Mario [[jump]]s higher and can now [[wall jump]].}}
*{{nerf|[[Jump#Jump timing|Jumpsquat]] is slower (4 frames → 5).}}
*{{nerf|[[Jump#Jump timing|Jumpsquat]] is slower (4 frames → 5).}}
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**{{nerf|The removal of chain grabbing significantly hinders down throw's damage racking potential.}}
**{{nerf|The removal of chain grabbing significantly hinders down throw's damage racking potential.}}
*[[Floor attack]]:
*[[Floor attack]]:
**{{change|Due to the introduction of [[tripping]], Dr. Mario has received a floor attack when he trips.}}
**{{change|Due to the introduction of [[tripping]] in ''Brawl'', Dr. Mario has received a floor attack when he trips.}}
**{{buff|Front and back floor attacks deal 1.84% more damage (6% → 7.84%).}}
**{{buff|Front and back floor attacks deal 1.84% more damage (6% → 7.84%).}}
*[[Edge attack]]:
*[[Edge attack]]:
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**{{change|Dr. Tornado's last hit's angle has been altered (361° → 45°).}}
**{{change|Dr. Tornado's last hit's angle has been altered (361° → 45°).}}
**{{change|Dr. Tornado's loop hits have lost their [[Priority#Transcendent priority|transcendent priority]], whereas its last hit has received transcendent priority. This allows its last hit to cancel out non-transcendent attacks, but hinders its loop hits' safety against incoming moves.}}
**{{change|Dr. Tornado's loop hits have lost their [[Priority#Transcendent priority|transcendent priority]], whereas its last hit has received transcendent priority. This allows its last hit to cancel out non-transcendent attacks, but hinders its loop hits' safety against incoming moves.}}
**{{change|Dr. Mario's now vocalizes when performing the final hit of Dr. Tornado, with the voice clip coming from Mario's [[F.L.U.D.D.]].}}
**{{change|Dr. Mario's now vocalizes when performing the final hit of Dr. Tornado, with the voice clip coming from Mario's [[F.L.U.D.D.]]}}
*[[Final Smash]]:
*[[Final Smash]]:
**{{change|Dr. Mario now has a [[Final Smash]], [[Doctor Finale]]. Dr. Mario rears his arms back before thrusting them forward to launch two gigantic Megavitamins that move across the screen in a spiraling motion, which trap and repeatedly damage any opponents in their path.}}
**{{change|Dr. Mario now has a [[Final Smash]], [[Doctor Finale]]. Dr. Mario rears his arms back before thrusting them forward to launch two gigantic Megavitamins that move across the screen in a spiraling motion, which trap and repeatedly damage any opponents in their path.}}
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|fthrowdmg=8.96%
|fthrowdmg=8.96%
|fthrowdesc=Spins the opponent around once and throws them forward. It is best suited for setting up an edge-guard, but can also be followed up with dash attack at 0%-20%.
|fthrowdesc=Spins the opponent around once and throws them forward. It is best suited for setting up an edge-guard, but can also be followed up with dash attack at 0%-20%.
|bthrowname=&nbsp;
|bthrowname=Airplane Swing ({{ja|ジャイアントスイング|Jaianto Suingu}}, ''Giant Swing'')
|bthrowdmg=12.32% (throw), 8.96% (collateral)
|bthrowdmg=12.32% (throw), 8.96% (collateral)
|bthrowdesc=Spins the opponent by their legs three times before throwing them backward. Although its knockback has decreased since ''Melee'', it is still strong enough to KO reliably. While near the edge of Final Destination, it KOs middleweights at 154%/146% (''3DS''/''Wii U''). It also can hit nearby opponents during the spin. It is based on the throw that [[Mario|his normal self]] uses against [[Bowser]] in ''Super Mario 64''.
|bthrowdesc=Spins the opponent by their legs three times before throwing them backward. Although its knockback has decreased since ''Melee'', it is still strong enough to KO reliably. While near the edge of Final Destination, it KOs middleweights at 154%/146% (''3DS''/''Wii U''). It also can hit nearby opponents during the spin. It is based on the throw that [[Mario|his normal self]] uses against [[Bowser]] in ''Super Mario 64''.
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|fsdesc=Rears his arms back before thrusting them forward to launch two gigantic Megavitamins that move across the screen in a spiraling motion, which trap and repeatedly damage any opponents in their path. It functions identically to [[Mario Finale]], but deals slightly more damage.
|fsdesc=Rears his arms back before thrusting them forward to launch two gigantic Megavitamins that move across the screen in a spiraling motion, which trap and repeatedly damage any opponents in their path. It functions identically to [[Mario Finale]], but deals slightly more damage.
}}
}}
===Stats===
{{Attributes
|cast = 58
|weight = 98
|rweight = 22-24
|dash = 1.3312
|rdash = 47
|run = 1.3312
|rrun = 52
|walk = 0.9152
|rwalk = 44
|trac = 0.045
|rtrac = 44-52
|airfric = 0.01212
|rairfric = 21
|air = 0.9292
|rair = 46
|baseaccel = 0.00808
|rbaseaccel = 55
|addaccel = 0.05656
|raddaccel = 37
|gravity = 0.08715
|rgravity = 32-34
|fall = 1.5
|rfall = 31-35
|ff = 2.4
|rff = 30-34
|jumpsquat = 5
|rjumpsquat = 14-41
|jumpheight = 29.356105712
|rjumpheight = 50
|shorthop = 14.171785912
|rshorthop = 48
|djump = 29.356105712
|rdjump = 45
}}
Note: Dr. Mario's movement stats are coded to be the exact same as Mario's, but are multiplied to be slower using external factors. His walk, dash, and run speeds are multiplied by 0.832, while his air friction, air speed, air acceleration, and jump heights are multiplied by 0.808.
===[[Announcer]] call===
<gallery>
Dr. Mario English Announcer SSB4-SSBU.wav|English/Japanese/Chinese
Dr. Mario French Announcer SSBU.wav|French
Dr. Mario German Announcer SSBU.wav|German
Dr. Mario Italian Announcer SSBU.wav|Italian
Dr. Mario Spanish Announcer SSBU.wav|Spanish
</gallery>


===[[On-screen appearance]]===
===[[On-screen appearance]]===
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|char=Dr.Mario}}
|char=Dr.Mario}}


==In competitive play==
==In [[competitive play]]==
===[[Official Custom Moveset Project]]===
===[[Official Custom Moveset Project]]===
{{OfficialCustomMoves
{{OfficialCustomMoves
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===Notable players===
===Most historically significant players===
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*{{Sm|2ManyCooks|Canada}} - Considered the best Dr. Mario player of all time. Placed 33rd at [[2GGT: ZeRo Saga]] and 49th at [[Get On My Level 2016]] before switching to {{SSB4|Mario}}.
 
*{{Sm|Atomsk|USA}} - Although more well known for his prowess in [[Brawl]], he possessed an effective Dr. Mario, and placed 9th at [[KTAR XIV]] and 17th at [[Do or DI]].
''See also: [[:Category:Dr. Mario players (SSB4)]]''
*{{Sm|B7Games|USA}} - Placed 33rd at [[2GGC: Midwest Mayhem Saga]], and 49th at [[2GGT: ESAM Saga]], [[2GGT: Mexico Saga]] and [[2GGT: Abadango Saga]]. He has taken a set off of {{Sm|Abadango}}.
 
*{{Sm|Koolaid|USA}} - Placed 4th at [[KTAR XV]]; 7th at [[CLASH Online Invitational Finals]]; and 25th at [[Shine 2016]] before switching to {{SSB4|Sheik}}.
*{{Sm|2ManyCooks|Canada}} - The best Dr. Mario player in the world until he dropped him for {{SSB4|Mario}} in 2017. He had several wins over {{Sm|Exodia}}, which includes defeating him and {{Sm|Alphicans}} to win [https://www.start.gg/tournament/otafest-assault-iv/details Otafest Assault IV] and defeating him at [https://albertabeatdown.challonge.com/smash4top48 Alberta Beatdown 2016] to place 2nd. Outside of his region, he most notably placed 33rd at {{Trn|2GGT: KTAR Saga}} defeating {{Sm|Rideae}}.
*{{Sm|Nairo|USA}} - Placed 1st at [[MLG World Finals 2015]] with the character. Possessed an extensive character roster, although he mostly used {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}} in tournament.
*{{Sm|B7Games|USA}} - The best Dr. Mario player in the world after 2ManyCooks dropped the character, best known for defeating {{Sm|Abadango}} at {{Trn|2GGT: Abadango Saga}}, placing 49th overall. He has also placed 33rd at {{Trn|2GGC: Midwest Mayhem Saga}}, the best solo-Dr. Mario placement at a major.
*{{Sm|Pwii|USA}} - Placed 25th at [[TGC 5]] before switching to {{SSB4|Lucario}}.
*{{Sm|Rizeasu|Japan}} - Known for playing a variety of characters, including Dr. Mario. Most notably defeated {{Sm|Choco}} at {{Trn|Niconico Tokaigi 2018}} and had also placed 7th at {{Trn|Sumabato 28}} with both Dr. Mario and {{SSB4|Zelda}}.
*{{Sm|Rizeasu|Japan}} - Placed 9th at {{Trn|Niconico Tokaigi 2018}}. He has taken a set off of {{Sm|Choco}}.
*{{Sm|Tsumusuto|Japan}} - The best solo-Dr. Mario player in Japan with several decent performances at {{Trn|Sumabato}} events, including placing 17th at {{Trn|Sumabato 9}} and {{Trn|Sumabato 22}}.
*{{Sm|Tsumusuto|Japan}} - Placed 17th at {{Trn|Sumabato 22}}. Had wins over {{Sm|Eda}} and {{Sm|Lucia}}.


===Tier placement and history===
===Tier placement and history===
Upon ''SSB4''{{'}}s release, Dr. Mario's weaknesses and inability to successfully adapt to ''SSB4''{{'}}s game physics saw him widely perceived as a low-tier or even bottom-tier character. Despite his poor perception, {{Sm|Nairo}} surprisingly used Dr. Mario for some matches at [[MLG World Finals 2015]] alongside {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}}. This notably resulted in a set against {{Sm|ESAM}} that concluded with Nairo winning 3-0 against him in Losers Finals after using Dr. Mario to defeat ESAM's {{SSB4|Pikachu}} for the first two matches, and his {{SSB4|Samus}} for their final match. Other professionals, such as {{Sm|2ManyCooks}}, would also proceed to achieve decent results with him.
Upon ''SSB4''{{'}}s release, Dr. Mario's weaknesses and inability to successfully adapt to ''SSB4''{{'}}s game physics saw him widely perceived as a low-tier or even bottom-tier character. Despite his poor perception, {{Sm|Nairo}} surprisingly used Dr. Mario for some matches at [[MLG World Finals 2015]] alongside {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}}. This notably resulted in a set against {{Sm|ESAM}} that concluded with Nairo winning 3-0 against him in Losers Finals after using Dr. Mario to defeat ESAM's {{SSB4|Pikachu}} for the first two matches, and his {{SSB4|Samus}} for their final match. Other professionals, such as {{Sm|2ManyCooks}}, would also proceed to achieve decent results with him.


Despite these flashes of success, as well as vocal support of Dr. Mario because of his particular strengths, his metagame has remained stagnant because of his tournament results and representation being among the most sparse in the game. These aspects have been reflected in Dr. Mario's tier placement, in which he was ranked 45th on the first [[tier list]], before dropping to 48th on the second tier list. After Dr. Mario's best player, 2ManyCooks, dropped him in favor of Mario, he dropped to 51st on the third tier list. However, the efforts of {{Sm|B7Games}} have seen Dr. Mario rise to 49th on the fourth and current tier list.
Despite these flashes of success, as well as vocal support of Dr. Mario because of his particular strengths, his metagame has remained stagnant because of his tournament results and representation being among the most sparse in the game. These aspects have been reflected in Dr. Mario's tier placement, in which he was ranked 45th on the first [[tier list]], before dropping to 48th on the second tier list. After Dr. Mario's best player, 2ManyCooks, dropped him in favor of Mario, he dropped to 51st on the third tier list. However, the efforts of {{Sm|B7Games}} have seen Dr. Mario rise back to 48th on the fourth and final tier list.


==Trophies==
==[[Trophies]]==
:'''Dr. Mario'''
{{Trophy/Fighter
::{{flag|ntsc}} ''In the 1990 puzzle game Dr. Mario, Mario threw on a white coat and decided to take a shot at that whole "medicine" thing. In this game, he's a balanced fighter who can throw Megavitamin capsules and nimbly deflect blows with his Super Sheet. He's not quite as quick as normal Mario, but his attacks deal a bit more damage.''
|name=Dr. Mario
|image-3ds=DrMarioTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=DrMarioTrophyWiiU.png
|mode=Classic
|desc-ntsc=In the 1990 puzzle game Dr. Mario, Mario threw on a white coat and decided to take a shot at that whole "medicine" thing. In this game, he's a balanced fighter who can throw Megavitamin capsules and nimbly deflect blows with his Super Sheet. He's not quite as quick as normal Mario, but his attacks deal a bit more damage.
|desc-pal=In Dr. Mario, released in Europe in 1991, Mario threw on a white coat and decided to have a bash at the whole medicine thing. In this game, he's an all-rounder who can throw Megavitamin capsules and nimbly deflect blows with his Super Sheet. He's not quite as quick as normal Mario, but his attacks deal a bit more damage.
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Dr. Mario|release1=10/1990|console2=Wii|game2=Dr. Mario Online Rx|release2=05/2008}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Dr. Mario|release1=06/1991|console2=Wii|game2=Dr. Mario & Germ Buster|release2=05/2008}}
}}
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::{{flag|pal}} ''In Dr. Mario, released in Europe in 1991, Mario threw on a white coat and decided to have a bash at the whole medicine thing. In this game, he's an all-rounder who can throw Megavitamin capsules and nimbly deflect blows with his Super Sheet. He's not quite as quick as normal Mario, but his attacks deal a bit more damage.''
{{Trophy/Fighter
|name=Dr. Mario (Alt.)
|image-3ds=DrMarioAltTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=DrMarioAltTrophyWiiU.png
|mode=Alt
|desc-ntsc=Mario and Dr. Mario are only slightly different. Basically, Dr. Mario is stronger, but his MD slows his speed and lowers his jump. He also has a move Mario doesn't: Dr. Tornado, a down special that can trap opponents before launching them. You can move left and right while doing it and press the button repeatedly to rise into the air.
|desc-pal=Mario and Dr. Mario are only slightly different. Basically, Dr. Mario is stronger, but his heavy coat affects his speed and jumping. He also has a move Mario doesn't: Dr. Tornado, a down special that can trap opponents before launching them. You can move left and right while doing it and press the button repeatedly to rise into the air.
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Dr. Mario|release1=10/1990|console2=Wii|game2=Dr. Mario Online Rx|release2=05/2008}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Dr. Mario|release1=06/1991|console2=Wii|game2=Dr. Mario & Germ Buster|release2=05/2008}}
}}
{{clrl}}


{{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Dr. Mario 10/1990|console2=Wii|game2=Dr. Mario Online Rx 05/2008}}
{{Trophy/Fighter
 
|name=Doctor Finale
:'''Dr. Mario (Alt.)'''
|image=DrFinaleTrophyWiiU.png
::{{flag|ntsc}} ''Mario and Dr. Mario are only slightly different. Basically, Dr. Mario is stronger, but his MD slows his speed and lowers his jump. He also has a move Mario doesn't: Dr. Tornado, a down special that can trap opponents before launching them. You can move left and right while doing it and press the button repeatedly to rise into the air.''
|desc-ntsc=In Dr. Mario's Final Smash, he spreads his arms wide and then lets loose a pair of giant vitamin capsules that spiral through the air, taking out any pesky "viruses" in their path. Their wide range makes them tough for foes to avoid, and opponents they strike will take multiple hits, possibly even being pushed right off the screen!
 
|desc-pal=In Dr. Mario's Final Smash, he spreads his arms wide, then lets loose a pair of giant vitamin capsules that spiral through the air, taking out any pesky "viruses" in their path. Their wide range makes them tough for foes to avoid, and opponents they strike will take multiple hits, possibly even being pushed right off the screen!
::{{flag|pal}} ''Mario and Dr. Mario are only slightly different. Basically, Dr. Mario is stronger, but his heavy coat affects his speed and jumping. He also has a move Mario doesn't: Dr. Tornado, a down special that can trap opponents before launching them. You can move left and right while doing it and press the button repeatedly to rise into the air.''
|game=ssb4-wiiu
 
}}
{{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Dr. Mario 10/1990|console2=Wii|game2=Dr. Mario Online Rx 05/2008}}
{{clrl}}
 
:'''Doctor Finale'''
::''In Dr. Mario's Final Smash, he spreads his arms wide and then lets loose a pair of giant vitamin capsules that spiral through the air, taking out any pesky "viruses" in their path. The wide range makes it tough for foes to avoid, and opponents they strike will take multiple hits, possibly even being pushed right off the screen!''
 
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DrMarioTrophy3DS.png|Classic (3DS)
DrMarioAltTrophy3DS.png|Alt. (3DS)
DrMarioTrophyWiiU.png|Classic (Wii U)
DrMarioAltTrophyWiiU.png|Alt. (Wii U)
DrFinaleTrophyWiiU.png|[[Doctor Finale]]
</gallery>
</center>


==In [[Event Match]]es==
==In [[Event Match]]es==
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Dr. Mario amiibo.png|Dr. Mario's [[amiibo]].
Dr. Mario amiibo.png|Dr. Mario's [[amiibo]].
Dr. Mario unlock notice SSB4-3DS.png|Dr. Mario's unlock notice in {{for3ds}}.
Dr. Mario unlock notice SSB4-Wii U.png|Dr. Mario's unlock notice in {{forwiiu}}.
SSB4 - Dr. Mario Screen-1.jpg|Dr. Mario in {{forwiiu}}.
SSB4 - Dr. Mario Screen-1.jpg|Dr. Mario in {{forwiiu}}.
SSB4 - Dr. Mario Screen-2.jpg|Attempting to grab {{SSB4|Charizard}}.
SSB4 - Dr. Mario Screen-2.jpg|Attempting to grab {{SSB4|Charizard}}.
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*Like Dark Pit and {{SSB4|Lucina}}, Dr. Mario was originally planned to be an [[alternate costume]]. However, all three were instead converted into being [[clone]]s late in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''{{'}}s development. [[Masahiro Sakurai]] explained that the reason for doing so in regard to Dr. Mario was in order to appeal to his fanbase from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.<ref>[http://www.gamnesia.com/news/sakurai-explains-why-dr-mario-is-his-own-character-in-smash-bros Sakurai explains why Dr. Mario is his own character in ''Smash Bros.'']</ref>
*Like Dark Pit and {{SSB4|Lucina}}, Dr. Mario was originally planned to be an [[alternate costume]]. However, all three were instead converted into being [[clone]]s late in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''{{'}}s development. [[Masahiro Sakurai]] explained that the reason for doing so in regard to Dr. Mario was in order to appeal to his fanbase from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.<ref>[http://www.gamnesia.com/news/sakurai-explains-why-dr-mario-is-his-own-character-in-smash-bros Sakurai explains why Dr. Mario is his own character in ''Smash Bros.'']</ref>
*Dr. Mario is the first of three ''Melee'' characters that were cut from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' to return for ''SSB4'', followed by {{SSB4|Mewtwo}} and {{SSB4|Roy}}. However, he retains his status as an [[unlockable character]], whereas Mewtwo and Roy are now [[downloadable content]].
*Dr. Mario is the first of three ''Melee'' characters that were cut from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' to return for ''SSB4'', followed by {{SSB4|Mewtwo}} and {{SSB4|Roy}}. However, he retains his status as an [[unlockable character]], whereas Mewtwo and Roy are now [[downloadable content]].
**He is also the only character out of these three whose artwork uses a different pose from his ''Melee'' artwork.
*Dr. Mario's [[amiibo]] description on the official amiibo website is a combination of his [[Classic Mode]] trophy descriptions from ''Melee'' and ''SSB4''.
*Dr. Mario's [[amiibo]] description on the official amiibo website is a combination of his [[Classic Mode]] trophy descriptions from ''Melee'' and ''SSB4''.
*''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' is the only game where Dr. Mario is not unlocked by completing Classic Mode with {{SSB4|Mario}}.
*''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' is the only game where Dr. Mario is not unlocked by completing Classic Mode with {{SSB4|Mario}}.
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