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{{forfighter|SSBM=y|SSBB=y|SSB4=y|SSBU=y}} ''For the smasher originally known as “King Koopa”, see {{Sm|Gold}}.''
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{{Infobox Character General
|name        = Bowser
|name        = Bowser
|image        = [[File:Bowser.png|300px]]
|image        = [[File:BowserNSMBUDX.png|300px]]
|caption      = [[File:MarioSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]
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Official artwork of Bowser from ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Party 10}}''.
Official artwork of Bowser from ''{{S|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe}}''.
|firstgame    = ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' (1985)
|firstgame    = ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' (1985)
|games        = ''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|games        = ''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|lastappearance = ''{{s|mariowiki| Mario & Luigi: Brothership}}'' (2024)
|lastappearance = ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Strikers: Battle League}}'' (2022)
|console      = Nintendo Entertainment System
|console      = Nintendo Entertainment System
|gender      = Male
|gender      = Male
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'''Bowser''' ({{ja|クッパ|Kuppa}}, ''Koopa'') is the King of the {{iw|mariowiki|Koopa|species}}s, and the supreme leader of {{s|mariowiki|Bowser's Minions}}. He is the main antagonist of the {{uv|Mario}} series. Since his debut in the world-famous ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' for the Nintendo Entertainment System as the archenemy of main hero [[Mario]], Bowser is easily one of the most recognizable of all villain figures in the video game industry. He has therefore appeared in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series as a playable fighter. A gargantuan, powered-up version of Bowser created specifically for ''Smash'', named [[Giga Bowser]], also appears in ''Melee'' as the final boss of [[Adventure Mode]], in ''Ultimate'' as one of the bosses of [[World of Light]], and as his [[Final Smash]] in ''Brawl'', ''SSB4'', and ''Ultimate''.
'''Bowser''' ({{ja|クッパ|Kuppa}}, ''Koopa''), is the supreme leader of the {{s|mariowiki|Koopa Troop}}, and King of the {{iw|mariowiki|Koopa|species}}s. He is the main antagonist of the {{uv|Mario}} series. Since his debut in the world-famous ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' for the Nintendo Entertainment System as the archenemy of main hero [[Mario]], Bowser is easily one of the most recognizable of all villain figures in the video game industry. He has therefore appeared in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series as a playable fighter. A gargantuan, powered-up version of Bowser created specifically for ''Smash'', named [[Giga Bowser]], also appears in ''Melee'' as the final boss of [[Adventure Mode]], in ''Ultimate'' as one of the bosses of [[World of Light]], and as his [[Final Smash]] in ''Brawl'', ''SSB4'', and ''Ultimate''.


==Origin==
==Origin==
[[File:Bowser (Lost Levels).png|thumb|left|200px|Bowser, as he appears in ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels}}''. His appearance since this game (designed by Yoichi Kotabe) inspired his look in ''Melee.'']]
[[File:Bowser (Lost Levels).png|thumb|left|200px|Bowser, as he appears in ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels}}''. His appearance since this game (designed by Yoichi Kotabe) inspired his look in ''Melee.'']]
Bowser was introduced in the seminal ''Super Mario Bros.'' for the NES, with most of his traditional character traits introduced along with it: his storyline role as a comically monstrous villain who always goes out of his way to kidnap the Mushroom Kingdom's [[Princess Peach]], his gameplay role as a boss enemy for [[Mario]] to defeat, his [[Fire Breath|fire-breathing]] abilities, his immeasurable army of henchmen (such as the mushroom-like [[Goomba]]s and turtle-like [[Koopa Troopa]]s), and so on.
Bowser was introduced in the seminal ''Super Mario Bros.'' for the NES, with most of his traditional character traits introduced along with it: his storyline role as a comically monstrous villain who always goes out of his way to kidnap the Mushroom Kingdom's [[Princess Peach]], his gameplay role as a boss enemy for [[Mario]] to defeat, his [[Fire Breath|fire-breathing]] abilities, his immeasurable army of henchmen such as mushroom-headed [[Goomba]]s and turtle-like [[Koopa Troopa]]s, and so on.


''Super Mario Bros.'' holds the Guinness World Record for best-selling video game at 40 million copies, essentially guaranteeing worldwide fame for all characters who appeared in the game, Bowser included. He has appeared in some form in almost every ''Mario'' game to date, along with additional members of his "family": his only child, [[Bowser Jr.]], and his subordinates, the seven [[Koopalings]]. He also has a helper named [[Kamek]], who has raised him since birth and serves as his mentor and father figure.
''Super Mario Bros.'' holds the Guinness World Record for best-selling video game at 40 million copies, essentially guaranteeing worldwide fame for all characters who appeared in the game, Bowser included. He has appeared in some form in almost every ''Mario'' game to date, along with additional members of his "family": his only child, [[Bowser Jr.]], and his subordinates, the seven [[Koopalings]]. He also has a helper named [[Kamek]], who has raised him since birth and serves as his mentor and father figure.


Bowser is a heavyset and chimeric reptilian creature who combines traits of various real and mythological animals. Like his Koopa Troopa underlings, he features elements of a turtle or tortoise (albeit with qualities of dragons or dinosaurs) with his spike-covered shell and tail. However, Bowser deviates from most Koopa variants by having a distinctively-constructed face that features a muzzle filled with sharp teeth, ox-like horns, and red hair arranged like a mohawk. Despite his monstrous and chimeric appearance, Bowser and the Koopas are ultimately viewed as a diverse group of turtles.
Bowser is a heavyset, chimeric, reptilian creature who combines traits of various real and mythological animals. Like his Koopa Troopa underlings, he features elements of a turtle or tortoise (albeit with qualities of a fire-breathing dragon or dinosaur) with his spike-covered shell and tail. He also has the facial structure and horns of an ox, as well as a very distinctively-constructed face and red hair arranged like a mohawk, both very unlike a typical Koopa Troopa. Though he is commonly thought of as a turtle-like being, the games indicate that he is intended to be a more generic representation of a "monster".


At times, Bowser is depicted in vastly different sizes, somewhat resembling Mario's tendency to grow or shrink in size during games starring him; he is a colossus in his appearance as the final boss of ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Sunshine}}'', while in other appearances, he is only slightly larger than the average person. Generally, his size is reduced for spin-off titles, and increased for games where his role as a major antagonist is emphasized.
At times, Bowser is depicted in vastly different sizes, somewhat resembling Mario's tendency to grow or shrink in size during games starring him; he is a colossus in his appearance as the final boss of ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Sunshine}}'', while in other appearances, he is only slightly larger than the average person. Generally, his size is reduced for spin-off titles, and increased for games where his role as a major antagonist is emphasized.
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In contrast, Bowser's actual agility greatly varies in each of his appearances; as another example, Bowser features the highest top speed and heaviest weight of the racers in the ''Mario Kart'' games, offset by low acceleration and handling abilities. This aspect of his character is more represented in ''SSB4'' and ''Ultimate'', which feature him with a more active and athletic moveset.
In contrast, Bowser's actual agility greatly varies in each of his appearances; as another example, Bowser features the highest top speed and heaviest weight of the racers in the ''Mario Kart'' games, offset by low acceleration and handling abilities. This aspect of his character is more represented in ''SSB4'' and ''Ultimate'', which feature him with a more active and athletic moveset.


Bowser remains part of the regular cast in the ''Super Mario'' series of video games, though his level of menace has fluctuated throughout his various game appearances. In many spinoffs, Bowser is on seemingly good terms with the other ''Mario'' characters in competitive scenarios like sports and kart racing, and has even allied himself with the protagonists of some games (albeit typically to serve his own purposes). In particular, some of the RPG titles feature Bowser as a playable party member, to the point of being a central protagonist in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story}}''. When in antagonistic roles, Bowser has occasionally been depicted as bumbling, comical, and slightly incompetent. He works hard to come across as "bad" in spite of this, and has been doing so [[mariowiki:Baby Bowser|from a young age]], as seen in the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Yoshi's Island|series}}'' series.
Bowser remains part of the regular cast in the ''Super Mario'' series of video games, though his level of menace has fluctuated throughout his various game appearances. In many spin-offs, Bowser is on seemingly good terms with the other ''Mario'' characters in competitive scenarios like sports and kart racing, and has even allied himself with the protagonists of some games (albeit typically to serve his own purposes). In particular, some of the RPG titles feature Bowser as a playable party member, to the point of being a central protagonist in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story}}''. When in antagonistic roles, Bowser has occasionally been depicted as bumbling, comical, and slightly incompetent. He works hard to come across as "bad" in spite of this, and has been doing so [[mariowiki:Baby Bowser|from a young age]], as seen in the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Yoshi's Island|series}}'' series.


Most current ''Mario'' games return Bowser to his previous status of a legitimate threat, as can be seen in the transition from ''Super Mario Sunshine'' to ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}'', and his character development throughout the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario & Luigi|series}}'' RPG subseries. In these appearances, the Koopa King is more cunning and sinister than his brutish appearance would suggest, but still boisterous and somewhat whimsical. In ''{{s|mariowiki|The Super Mario Bros. Movie}}'', Bowser is portrayed as somewhat of a middle ground between these two personalities, being able to take down entire kingdoms and nearly incapacitate Mario, but having a comically-portrayed motivation of relentless romantic pursuit. Additionally, ever since the introduction of Bowser Jr. in ''Sunshine'', one of Bowser's defining traits has been his love and support for his son (regardless of how evil or competent either of them may be).
Most current ''Mario'' games return Bowser to his previous status of a legitimate threat, as can be seen in the transition from ''Super Mario Sunshine'' to ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}'', and his character development throughout the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario & Luigi|series}}'' RPG subseries. In these appearances, the Koopa King is more cunning and sinister than his brutish appearance would suggest, but still boisterous and somewhat whimsical. Additionally, ever since the introduction of Bowser Jr. in ''Sunshine'', one of Bowser's defining traits has been his love and support for his son (regardless of how evil or competent either of them may be).


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
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===Trophies===
===Trophies===
{{main|List of SSBM trophies (Super Mario Bros. series)}}
{{main|List of SSBM trophies (Super Mario Bros. series)}}
Bowser is a playable character, so he is featured on three trophies that can be obtained by beating each Regular Match with him on any difficulty. His first trophy is earned by defeating the Classic mode as him on any difficulty, his second from the Adventure mode, and his third from the All-Star mode. There is also a trophy of Bowser at a younger age, "Baby Bowser", who is often confused with his son [[Bowser Jr.]]
Bowser is a playable character, so he is featured on three trophies that can be obtained by beating each Regular Match with him on any difficulty. His first trophy is earned by defeating the Classic mode as him on any difficulty, his second from the Adventure mode, and his third from the All-Star mode. There is also a trophy of Bowser at a younger age, "Baby Bowser", who is often confused with his son [[Bowser Jr.]].


Bowser's Classic trophy plays a large, symbolic role in ''Melee''{{'}}s "[[Adventure Mode|story]]", so to speak; the trophy is shown near the end of the opening FMV, getting struck by lightning. At the end of Adventure mode, after K.O.ing Bowser, the trophy is seen plummeting into the darkness. If the right conditions are fulfilled, however, the trophy will rise back up onto the stage, land, and get struck by that special lightning, which will cause it to break apart and reveal [[Giga Bowser]] breaking out of it, and the Giga Bowser battle begins. If Giga Bowser is defeated, the trophy will be seen plummeting into the darkness again, where it will now shatter like a little firework, signifying the player's ultimate victory.
Bowser's Classic trophy plays a large, symbolic role in ''Melee''{{'}}s "[[Adventure Mode|story]]", so to speak; the trophy is shown near the end of the opening FMV, getting struck by lightning. At the end of Adventure mode, after K.O.ing Bowser, the trophy is seen plummeting into the darkness. If the right conditions are fulfilled, however, the trophy will rise back up onto the stage, land, and get struck by that special lightning, which will cause it to break apart and reveal [[Giga Bowser]] breaking out of it, and the Giga Bowser battle begins. If Giga Bowser is defeated, the trophy will be seen plummeting into the darkness again, where it will now shatter like a little firework, signifying the player's ultimate victory.


{{Trophy
Bowser's normal trophies read as follows:
|name=Bowser
 
|image=Bowser Trophy Melee.png
;Bowser
|mode=Classic
:''Bowser has a long history of kidnapping Peach to lure his nemesis, Mario, into traps. He leads an enormous group of mischievous creatures, not the least of which are his seven children. With outrageous strength, flammable breath, and more spikes than you can shake a Star Rod at, Bowser is a constant threat.''
|desc=Bowser has a long history of kidnapping Princess Peach to lure his nemesis, Mario, into traps. He leads an enormous group of mischievous creatures, not the least of which are his seven children. With outrageous strength, flammable breath, and more spikes than you can shake a Star Rod at, Bowser is a constant threat.
* ''Super Mario Bros.'', 10/85 (NES)
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Super Mario Bros.|release1=10/85}}
 
|game=Melee
;Bowser [Smash Red]
}}
:''In many ways, Bowser is the toughest character around. Not only does he have near-impervious hide, but his great mass makes him almost impossible to hurl offscreen. Of course, his weight also makes him rather slow to maneuver, so when facing him in battle, it's best to press your attack and not give him a chance to counter.''
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*B: Fire Breath
*Smash B: Koopa Klaw


{{Trophy
;Bowser [Smash Blue]
|name=Bowser
:''Bowser's Fire Breath strikes continually, but it grows gradually smaller over time until it's barely smoldering. The Koopa Klaw rakes enemies at a distance and pulls nearby foes in close for a good gnawing. Bowser's Whirling Fortress moves laterally over the ground; it works in midair as a recovery. The Bowser Bomb is powerful and paves the way for more attacks.''
|image=Bowser Trophy (Smash).png
*Up & B: Whirling Fortress
|mode=Adventure
*Down & B: Bowser Bomb
|desc=In many ways, Bowser is the toughest character around. Not only does he have near-impervious hide, but his great mass makes him almost impossible to hurl offscreen. Of course, his weight also makes him rather slow to maneuver, so when facing him in battle, it's best to press your attack and not give him a chance to counter.
|gamelist=:B: Fire Breath
:Smash B: Koopa Klaw
|game=Melee
}}
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{{Trophy
;Baby Bowser
|name=Bowser
:''Even as a youngster, Baby Bowser was already playing pranks and causing trouble for Baby Mario and his pal Yoshi. Even at this early age of his evil career, Baby Bowser had tons of henchmen at his disposal. Many experts speculate that Mario and Bowser have some sort of connection that can be traced back to their mutual births.''
|image=Bowser Trophy (Smash 2).png
* ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', 10/95 (SNES)
|mode=All Star
|desc=Bowser's Fire Breath strikes continually, but it grows gradually smaller over time until it's barely smoldering. The Koopa Klaw rakes enemies at a distance and pulls nearby foes in close for a good gnawing. Bowser's Whirling Fortress moves laterally over the ground; it works in midair as a recovery. The Bowser Bomb is powerful and paves the way for more attacks.
|gamelist=:Up & B: Whirling Fortress
:Down & B: Bowser Bomb
|game=Melee
}}
{{clrl}}


{{Trophy
<center><gallery>
|name=Baby Bowser
Bowser Trophy Melee.png|Bowser [Classic Mode] trophy
|image=Baby Bowser Trophy Melee.png
Bowser Trophy (Smash).png|Bowser [Smash, Adventure Mode] trophy
|desc=Even as a youngster, Baby Bowser was already playing pranks and causing trouble for Baby Mario and his pal Yoshi. Even at this early age of his evil career, Baby Bowser had tons of henchmen at his disposal. Many experts speculate that Mario and Bowser have some sort of connection that can be traced back to their mutual births.
Bowser Trophy (Smash 2).png|Bowser [Smash, All-Star Mode] trophy
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island|release1=10/95}}
Baby Bowser Trophy Melee.png|Baby Bowser trophy
|game=Melee
</gallery></center>
}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
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{{main|List of SSBB trophies (Super Mario Bros. series)}}
{{main|List of SSBB trophies (Super Mario Bros. series)}}


{{Trophy
;Bowser
|name=Bowser
:''{{Flag|North America}} The king of the Koopas and Mario's eternal rival. He breathes fire, hurls hammers, attacks from vehicles like the [[Koopa Clown Car]], and uses all sorts of weapons in hopes of taking out Mario. As his size suggests, he's immensely powerful. His son [[Bowser Jr.]] is a chip off the old block who spends his time creating trouble for Mario.<br>{{Flag|Europe}} The king of the Koopas and Mario's eternal rival. He breathes fire, hurls hammers, attacks from vehicles like the Koopa Clown Car, and uses all sorts of weapons in the hope of taking out Mario. As his size suggests, he's immensely powerful. His son Bowser Jr. is a chip off the old block who spends his time creating trouble for Mario.''
|image=Bowser - Brawl Trophy.png
{{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Super Mario Bros.|console2=GC|game2=Super Mario Sunshine}}
|desc-ntsc=The king of the Koopas and Mario's eternal rival. He breathes fire, hurls hammers, attacks from vehicles like the Koopa Clown Car, and uses all sorts of weapons in hopes of taking out Mario. As his size suggests, he's immensely powerful. His son Bowser Jr. is a chip off the old block who spends his time creating trouble for Mario.
 
|desc-pal=The king of the Koopas and Mario's eternal rival. He breathes fire, hurls hammers, attacks from vehicles like the Koopa Clown Car, and uses all sorts of weapons in the hope of taking out Mario. As his size suggests, he's immensely powerful. His son Bowser Jr. is a chip off the old block who spends his time creating trouble for Mario.
;Paper Bowser
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Super Mario Bros.|console2=GCN|game2=Super Mario Sunshine}}
:''The great king of the Koopas who plots to rule the land with a firm fist. In a change of events, Bowser goes from being Mario's rival to adventuring side by side with him. Bowser's special skill is breathing fire and he has nearly twice the attack power of Mario or Peach, which allows him to take out foes from a distance or multiple enemies with a single blow.''
|game=Brawl
{{Trophy games|console1=Wii|game1=Super Paper Mario}}
}}
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{{Trophy
;Wedding Bowser
|name=[[mariowiki:Paper_Mario_(series)#Bowser|Paper Bowser]]
:''The great Koopa king in a sharp, white tuxedo. Bowser is forced into marriage with Princess Peach by Count Bleck, who plots to wipe out the universe with the Chaos Heart. Although it's all part of Count Bleck's plan, Bowser doesn't seem to be displeased with the prospect. This might just be the last time we ever see Bowser in a tuxedo.''
|image=Paper Bowser - Brawl Trophy.png
{{Trophy games|console1=Wii|game1=Super Paper Mario}}
|desc=The great king of the Koopas who plots to rule the land with a firm fist. In a change of events, Bowser goes from being Mario's rival to adventuring side by side with him. Bowser's special skill is breathing fire and he has nearly twice the attack power of Mario or Peach, which allows him to take out foes from a distance or multiple enemies with a single blow.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=Wii|game1=Super Paper Mario}}
|game=Brawl
}}
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{{Trophy
<center><gallery>
|name=[[mariowiki:Super Paper Mario#Story|Wedding Bowser]]
Bowser - Brawl Trophy.png|Classic Mode trophy
|image=Wedding Bowser - Brawl Trophy.png
Paper Bowser - Brawl Trophy.png|Paper Bowser
|desc=The great Koopa king in a sharp, white tuxedo. Bowser is forced into marriage with Princess Peach by Count Bleck, who plots to wipe out the universe with the {{iw|mariowiki|Chaos Heart}}. Although it's all part of Count Bleck's plan, Bowser doesn't seem to be displeased with the prospect. This might just be the last time we ever see Bowser in a tuxedo.
Wedding Bowser - Brawl Trophy.png|Wedding Bowser
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=Wii|game1=Super Paper Mario}}
</gallery></center>
|game=Brawl
}}
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===Stickers===
===Stickers===
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! Game
! Effect
! Effect
! Fighter(s)
! Characters
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| {{s|mariowiki|Bowser}}
| {{s|mariowiki|Bowser}}
| ''{{s|mariowiki|Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix}}''
| ''{{s|mariowiki|Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix}}''
| {{SortKey|AttackThrowing+020}}{{TypeIcon|Throwing}} Attack +20
| {{SortKey|AttackThrowing+020}}{{TypeIcon|Throwing}} Attack +20
| {{StickerHead|Mario|Yoshi|Luigi|Bowser|Peach}}
| {{SortKey|Mario Luigi Peach Bowser Yoshi}}{{Head|Mario|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Luigi|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Peach|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Bowser|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSBB|s=16px}}
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| {{s|mariowiki|Bowser}}
| {{s|mariowiki|Bowser}}
| ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 64}}''
| ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 64}}''
| {{SortKey|AttackWeapon+013}}{{TypeIcon|Weapon}} Attack +13
| {{SortKey|AttackWeapon+013}}{{TypeIcon|Weapon}} Attack +13
| {{StickerHead|Mario|Yoshi|Luigi|Bowser|Peach}}
| {{SortKey|Mario Luigi Peach Bowser Yoshi}}{{Head|Mario|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Luigi|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Peach|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Bowser|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSBB|s=16px}}
|-
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| {{s|mariowiki|Bowser}}
| {{s|mariowiki|Bowser}}
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| ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Paper Mario}}''
| ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Paper Mario}}''
| {{SortKey|AttackArm+023}}{{TypeIcon|Hand|l=Arm}} Attack +23
| {{SortKey|AttackArm+023}}{{TypeIcon|Hand|l=Arm}} Attack +23
| {{StickerHead|Mario|Yoshi|Luigi|Bowser|Peach}}
| {{SortKey|Mario Luigi Peach Bowser Yoshi}}{{Head|Mario|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Luigi|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Peach|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Bowser|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSBB|s=16px}}
|-
|-
| Super Mario Bros.
| Super Mario Bros.
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Bowser returns as a playable character in ''SSB4'', with a more upright posture and increased mobility. Like Mario, Luigi and Peach, his design is based on his appearance from recent ''Mario'' games, such as ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 3D Land}}'' and ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 3D World}}''.
Bowser returns as a playable character in ''SSB4'', with a more upright posture and increased mobility. Like Mario, Luigi and Peach, his design is based on his appearance from recent ''Mario'' games, such as ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 3D Land}}'' and ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 3D World}}''.


Bowser ranks 24th out of 54 characters on the [[tier list]]. He has been considerably buffed from ''Brawl'' to ''Smash 4'', having been granted increased speed and faster attacks. The general changes to ''Smash 4'' improve Bowser further, as he no longer has to contend with the likes of [[chain-grab]]bing, and the new [[rage]] mechanic brings more benefit to his great survivability. Unfortunately, he still suffers from combos and a lack of defensive options, courtesy of his large size and high weight. Such benefits resulted in him having stronger tournament presence and a larger playerbase.
Bowser ranks 24th out of 55 characters on the [[tier list]]. He has been considerably buffed from ''Brawl'' to ''Smash 4'', having been granted increased speed and faster attacks. The general changes to ''Smash 4'' improve Bowser further, as he no longer has to contend with the likes of [[chain-grab]]bing, and the new [[rage]] mechanic brings more benefit to his great survivability. Unfortunately, he still suffers from combos and a lack of defensive options, courtesy of his large size and high weight. Such benefits resulted in him having stronger tournament presence and a larger playerbase.
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===Trophies===
===Trophies===
{{main|List of SSB4 trophies (Super Mario Bros. series)}}
{{main|List of SSB4 trophies (Super Mario Bros. series)}}


{{Trophy
;Bowser
|name=Bowser
:{{flag|ntsc}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}} ''The archenemy of Mario and the reason Peach spends more time kidnapped than in her own castle. His plans aren't always the best, and occasionally he even finds himself on Mario's side. In Smash Bros., he's a serious heavyweight who laughs off weaker attacks. Hit him hard to send him flying!''
|image-3ds=BowserTrophy3DS.png
:{{flag|ntsc}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-wiiu}} ''Mario's archnemesis and the reason Peach spends more time in "another castle" than in her own. His plans almost never work out, and occasionally he even finds himself on Mario's side. In Smash Bros., he's a serious heavyweight who laughs off weaker attacks. Hit him hard to send him flying!''
|image-wiiu=BowserTrophyWiiU.png
:{{flag|pal}} ''Mario's princess-kidnapping arch-enemy. Yes, he's quite the villain, but he can also be a bit of a buffoon, too. And sometimes, he even ends up on Mario's side! As a serious heavyweight, he's tough to launch, and using standard attacks on him will only make him laugh. If you want to send him flying, make sure to whack him really hard!''
|desc-3ds-ntsc=The archenemy of Mario and the reason Peach spends more time kidnapped than in her own castle. His plans aren't always the best, and occasionally he even finds himself on Mario's side. In Smash Bros., he's a serious heavyweight who laughs off weaker attacks. Hit him hard to send him flying!
{{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Super Mario Bros. (10/1985)|console2=N64|game2=Super Mario 64 (09/1996)}}
|desc-wiiu-ntsc=Mario's archnemesis and the reason Peach spends more time in "another castle" than in her own. His plans almost never work out, and he occasionally even finds himself on Mario's side. In Smash Bros., he's a serious heavyweight who laughs off weaker attacks. You've gotta hit him hard to send him flying!
 
|desc-pal=Mario's princess-kidnapping arch-enemy. Yes, he's quite the villain, but he can also be a bit of a buffoon, too. And sometimes, he even ends up on Mario's side! As a serious heavyweight, he's tough to launch, and using standard attacks on him will only make him laugh. If you want to send him flying, make sure to whack him really hard!
;Bowser (Alt.)
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Super Mario Bros.|release1=10/1985|console2=N64|game2=Super Mario 64|release2=09/1996}}
:{{flag|ntsc}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}} ''Bowser makes good use of his heavy physique with his down special Bowser Bomb, slamming down with his bottom. If he's on the ground, he'll jump into the air before crashing down. Also, he can gain a bit of altitude if you press the special button repeatedly while executing Whirling Fortress, his up special.''
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Super Mario Bros.|release1=05/1987|console2=N64|game2=Super Mario 64|release2=03/1997}}
:{{flag|ntsc}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-wiiu}} ''Bowser makes good use of his heavy physique with his down special Bowser Bomb, slamming down with his backside. If he's on the ground, he'll jump into the air before crashing down. Also, he can gain a bit of altitude if you press the special button repeatedly while executing his up special Whirling Fortress.''
}}
:{{flag|pal}} ''Down special Bowser Bomb makes good use of Bowser's bulky physique to crush opponents. If you use it on the ground, he'll jump first, hitting anyone on the way up with his horns, then hit for a combo on the way down. When you use his Whirling Fortress up special in the air, press the button repeatedly to climb higher.''
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{{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Super Mario Bros. (10/1985)|console2=N64|game2=Super Mario 64 (09/1996)}}


{{Trophy
;Paper Bowser
|name=Bowser (Alt.)
:{{flag|ntsc}} ''Bowser's defense team argues that, considering his latent savageness and the promises of wish-granting power, it could only be expected that Bowser would try to grab the Sticker Comet. Who could resist something like that? Bowser was just a victim of circumstance!''
|image-3ds=BowserAltTrophy3DS.png
:{{flag|pal}} ''The Sticker Fest looked super fun, so he thought he'd get up on stage. And with the Sticker Comet looking all sparkly and stuff, how could he NOT touch it?! And that's when the evil, evil Royal Sticker brought out poor Bowser's dark side. You see? Bowser was just a victim of circumstance!''
|image-wiiu=BowserAltTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-3ds-ntsc=Bowser makes good use of his heavy physique with his down special Bowser Bomb, slamming down with his bottom. If he's on the ground, he'll jump into the air before crashing down. Also, he can gain a bit of altitude if you press the special button repeatedly while executing Whirling Fortress, his up special.
|desc-wiiu-ntsc=Bowser makes good use of his heavy physique with his down special Bowser Bomb slamming down with his backside. If he's on the ground, he'll jump into the air before crashing down. Also, he can gain a bit of altitude if you press the special button repeatedly while executing his up special Whirling Fortress.
|desc-pal=Down special Bowser Bomb makes good use of Bowser's bulky physique to crush opponents. If you use it on the ground, he'll jump first, hitting anyone on the way up with his horns, then hit for a combo on the way down. When you use his Whirling Fortress up special in the air, press the button repeatedly to climb higher.
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Super Mario Bros.|release1=10/1985|console2=N64|game2=Super Mario 64|release2=09/1996}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Super Mario Bros.|release1=05/1987|console2=N64|game2=Super Mario 64|release2=03/1997}}
}}
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{{Trophy
;Paper Bowser (Second Form)
|name=[[mariowiki:Bowser#Mario Kart series|Bowser]] + {{iw|mariowiki|Standard Kart}}
:{{flag|ntsc}} ''The Royal Stickers can grant wishes, both good and bad. One sticker enhanced Bowser's natural greediness and rage, making him so powerful that Mario had to beat him twice in a row—the recycled Bowser even bigger and more powerful than before!''
|image=StandardBowserTrophy3DS.png
:{{flag|pal}} ''The Royal Sticker grant wishes, and in the wrong hands, they can wreak all kinds of havoc. When one of them landed on Bowser, he ran riot through the Mushroom Kingdom, and even when Mario managed to beat him, he came back in an even more destructive form than before! Yikes!''
|desc-ntsc=Bowser has tricked out his kart exactly like Mario's. With a level playing field, it all comes down to the driver's skill. Well, and luck. And if the driver got a good night's sleep... Only the goddess of victory knows who will win. That's part of the fun of Mario Kart!
|desc-pal=The kart Bowser has here isn't unique to him. You can use the same parts with any racer – even Mario! Of course, even if everyone has the same kart, the race still won't come down to pure skill – luck always plays a part. It's that unpredictability that makes Mario Kart so exciting, after all!
|game=ssb4-3ds
}}
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{{Trophy
;Bowser + Standard Kart
|name=[[mariowiki:Bowser#Paper Mario series|Paper Bowser]]
:{{flag|ntsc}} ''Bowser has tricked out his kart exactly like Mario's. With a level playing field, it all comes down to the driver's skill. Well, and luck. And if the driver got a good night's sleep... Only the goddess of victory knows who will win. That's part of the fun of Mario Kart!''
|image=PaperBowserTrophy3DS.png
:{{flag|pal}} ''The kart Bowser has here isn't unique to him. You can use the same parts with any racer - even Mario! Of course, even if everyone has the same kart, the race still won't come down to pure skill - luck always plays a part. It's that unpredictability that makes Mario Kart so exciting, after all!''
|desc-ntsc=Bowser's defense team argues that, considering his latent savageness and the promises of wish-granting power, it could only be expected that Bowser would try to grab the Sticker Comet. Who could resist something like that? Bowser was just a victim of circumstance!
|desc-pal=The Sticker Fest looked super fun, so he thought he'd get up on stage. And with the Sticker Comet looking all sparkly and stuff, how could he NOT touch it?! And that's when the evil, evil Royal Sticker brought out poor Bowser's dark side. You see? Bowser was just a victim of circumstance!
|game=ssb4-3ds
}}
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{{Trophy
;{{flag|North America}}Bowser + Flame Runner<br>{{flag|Europe}}Bowser + Bowser Bike
|name-ntsc=[[mariowiki:Bowser#Paper Mario: Sticker Star|Paper Bowser (Second Form)]]
:{{flag|ntsc}} ''Now THIS is a monster of a bike! It was obviously designed with Bowser in mind, since they both weigh a ton and both have trouble accelerating. Once you get up to top speed, though, these two really come into their own! Incidentally, Bowser is known as Koopa in Japan, but the Japanese name for this bike is Super Bowser. How rare.''
|name-pal=Paper Bowser (2nd Form)
:{{flag|pal}} ''Now THIS is a monster of a bike! It was clearly designed with Bowser in mind, but since they both weigh a ton, they might have trouble accelerating. Once they get to top speed, though, they're a practically unstoppable team! Incidentally, although Bowser is known as Koopa in Japan, this bike still uses his English name there.''
|image=PaperBowserSecondFormTrophy3DS.png
{{Trophy games|console1=Wii|game1=Mario Kart Wii 04/2008}}
|desc-ntsc=The Royal Stickers can grant wishes, both good and bad. One sticker enhanced Bowser's natural greediness and rage, making him so powerful that Mario had to beat him twice in a row—the recycled Bowser even bigger and more powerful than before!
|desc-pal=The Royal Stickers grant wishes, and in the wrong hands, they can wreak all kinds of havoc. When one of them landed on Bowser, he ran riot through the Mushroom Kingdom, and even when Mario managed to beat him, he came back in an even more destructive form than before! Yikes!
|game=ssb4-3ds
}}
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{{Trophy
<center><gallery>
|name-ntsc=[[mariowiki:Bowser#Mario Kart series|Bowser]] + {{iw|mariowiki|Flame Runner}}
BowserTrophy3DS.png|Classic (3DS)
|name-pal=Bowser + {{iw|mariowiki|Bowser Bike}}
BowserTrophyWiiU.png|Classic (Wii U)
|image=FlameRunnerTrophyWiiU.png
BowserAltTrophy3DS.png|Alt. (3DS)
|desc-ntsc=Now THIS is a monster of a bike! It was obviously designed with Bowser in mind, since they both weigh a ton and both have trouble accelerating. Once you get up to top speed, though, these two really come into their own! Incidentally, Bowser is known as Koopa in Japan, but the Japanese name for this bike is Super Bowser. How rare.
BowserAltTrophyWiiU.png|Alt. (Wii U)
|desc-pal=Now THIS is a monster of a bike! It was clearly designed with Bowser in mind, but since they both weigh a ton, they might have trouble accelerating. Once they get to top speed, though, they're a practically unstoppable team! Incidentally, although Bowser is known as Koopa in Japan, this bike still uses his English name there.
PaperBowserTrophy3DS.png|Paper Bowser
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=Wii|game1=Mario Kart Wii|release1=04/2008}}
PaperBowserSecondFormTrophy3DS.png|Paper Bowser (Second Form)
|game=ssb4-wiiu
StandardBowserTrophy3DS.png|Bowser + Standard Kart
}}
FlameRunnerTrophyWiiU.png|Bowser + Flame Runner
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</gallery></center>


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
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{{Main|Bowser (SSBU)}}
{{Main|Bowser (SSBU)}}
[[File:Bowser SSBU.png|thumb|200px|Bowser as he appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.]]
[[File:Bowser SSBU.png|thumb|200px|Bowser as he appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.]]
Bowser returns as a playable character alongside the entire playable roster of the series. His design is based on his appearance in ''Super Mario Odyssey''. This is Bowser's first appearance in ''Super Smash Bros.'' where he is not a starting character. As the first character in {{SSBU|Donkey Kong}}'s unlock tree, he can potentially be the first character to be [[Unlockable character|unlocked]].
Bowser returns as a playable character alongside the entire playable roster of the series. His appearance is based on his appearance in ''Super Mario Odyssey''. This is Bowser's first appearance in ''Super Smash Bros.'' where he is not a starting character. As the first character in {{SSBU|Donkey Kong}}'s unlock tree, he can potentially be the first character to be [[Unlockable character|unlocked]].
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