Mario (SSBM): Difference between revisions

Charles Martinet reprises his role as Mario, albeit via recycled voice clips from ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}''.

Mario is ranked 15th out of 26 on the current tier list, placing him in the C+ tier. This is very similar to his previous ranking in ''Smash 64'', where he is ranked 7th out of 12. It also puts him three places lower than his younger brother {{SSBM|Luigi}} at 12th place and two places lower than his clone {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}. Like in ''Smash 64'', Mario acts as a well-rounded character, with average attributes across the board. He has above average comboing ability due to the somewhat low knockback and the angles at which his moves tend to send on, and a very versatile grab game: his powerful back throw can KO most opponents with ease and [[gimp]] some recoveries, while his up and down throws can [[chain-grab]]. Mario also has a solid [[edge-guarding]] game, with a solid projectile in his [[Fireball]], and his [[Cape]] which can easily and efficiently gimp almost every other character's recovery. Mario, however, lacks a reliable finisher, with many moves with aforementioned low knockback with the exception of his forward and down smash. His recovery is also predictable and short, though he can extend it, which leaves him vulnerable to being gimped by characters such as {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}}. His mediocre range also leaves him with trouble against characters with disjointed hitboxes such as {{SSBM|Marth}}. Overall, Mario has average matchups in tournament play, with favorable matchups against most lower tiered characters though having disadvantageous matchups against higher tiered characters, especially against those who can either gimp or outrange him.

Overall, Mario could be considered to be a poor-man's Marth. While both characters have great combo ability and a similar recovery, Marth has a much easier time finishing off opponents as well as having longer range in his attacks and his grab range making it much easier for Marth to chain-grab fast-fallers compared to Mario.

*{{change|The higher quality of the [[Nintendo GameCube]] console allows for a more detailed appearance of Mario. His physique looks much more similar to its official art, while his red cap and shirt are slightly darker and the seams on his overalls are more accentuated.}} He also has a slightly darker skin tone, and his hair and shoes are a much darker brown color.

*{{change|Mario gains a new [[victory pose]]: he makes a fire and when the fire disappears, Mario strikes a pose. It replacing his hopping victory pose in ''Smash 64''.}}

*{{nerf|Mario's [[air acceleration]] is lower (0.0667 (2) → 0.045), although no longer being the slowest.}}

*{{nerf|Mario [[jump]]s extremely lower (45.33 (1360) → 29), going from the 6th highest out of 12 characters to the 4th lowest out of 26.}}

**{{change|Mario's [[short hop]] is also extremely lower (26.6067 (798.2) → 11.025), improves his ability to hit opponents low on the ground with short hop aerials, as well as his ability to quickly land and continue aerial pressure, but also hinders his ability to [[auto-cancel]] his aerials and performing two aerials in a short hop.}}

*{{change|Mario [[falling speed|falls]] faster (1.467 (44) → 1.7), improving his vertical endurance but making him easier to combo.}}

*{{nerf|In the PAL version only, Mario is [[weight|lighter]] (100 (1) → 98).}}

*{{buff|Mario can now [[wall jump]], aiding his recovery.}}

*{{buff|The introduction of [[air dodging]] benefits Mario as he can now [[wavedash]]. His wavedash is overall solid due to his short jumpsquat/average traction; improving his movement options.}}

**{{nerf|Fireballs are smaller.}}

***{{nerf|These changes combined with Mario's faster falling speed significantly hinders their use as an offensive recovery option.}}

**{{change|As with all returning veterans, Mario now has a side special; a Cape based on the cape feather power-up in [[Super Mario World]]. It can reflect projectiles as well as reverse an opponent's direction if it hits them. It also gives Mario a slight boost when used in the air. This gives Mario an option to deal with projectiles; as well as an additional edgeguarding and recovery option.}}

**{{buff|Super Jump Punch can now be cancelled with a wall jump near the apex of the move, aiding Mario's recovery if he is near a wall.}}

**{{nerf|Its gains much less distance, worsening its recovery potential.}}

**{{nerf|It has much more startup lag (frame 1 → 8), greatly hindering its utility.}}

***{{nerf|In addition to this, the first hit has altered knockback (70 (base), 1 (set) → 0/40) which as a result, prevents it from causing hitstun.}}

**{{nerf|Due to hitting up to 8 times instead of 14:}}

**{{nerf|Mario's faster falling speed and gravity hinders the move's use as a recovery tool.}}

***{{nerf|Due to these changes, the move is now considered nearly useless outside of recovering, and as a situational vertical launcher.}}

|victory-desc=An orchestrated cover of the iconic "Level Completed" music from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''.

*{{Sm|A Rookie|USA}} - Widely considered to be the best Mario player in the world. Placed 9th at {{Trn|MomoCon 2019}} and {{Trn|DreamHack Atlanta 2019}}, 33rd at {{Trn|Shine 2019}} and {{Trn|CEO 2019}}, as well as 65th at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}}. Has defeated players such as {{Sm|Vish}}, {{Sm|Sora}}, {{Sm|Free Palestine}}, and {{Sm|Kalvar}}.

*{{Sm|Green Mario|USA}} - A notable Mario player in the United States, residing in Georgia. Placed 9th at {{Trn|Tipped Off 4}} and 13th at {{Trn|TGMTSBCO}}.

*{{Sm|KoopaTroopa895|USA}} - One of the best Mario players in the United States before switching to Marth. Placed 25th at {{Trn|Kings of Cali 4}}. Has wins over {{Sm|Spark}} and {{Sm|Nintendude}}.

*{{Sm|Mango|USA}} - Once mained Mario under the tag "Scorpion Master" and occasionally used him in side events or online tournaments. Has beaten {{Sm|HugS}}, {{Sm|SilentSpectre}}, and {{Sm|Westballz}} with Mario while under the alias.

*{{Sm|Matt Deezie|USA}} - Former Mario main, best in the world when active. Placed top 6 at a few [[Tournament Go]] events.

*{{Sm|SchlimmShady|Germany}} - Formerly the best Mario player in Europe prior to switching to Captain Falcon. Placed 17th at {{Trn|Syndicate 2017}} and 25th at {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 6}} and {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 7}}.

*When Star KO'ing Giant Mario or Giant {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}, their voice will immediately fade out, this will not happen with any other character.