Editing Dr. Mario

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|image        = [[File:DrMarioMiracleCureArtwork.png|200px|Dr. Mario]]

|caption      = [[File:MarioSymbol.svg|50px]]

|firstgame    = ''[[mariowiki:Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'' (1990)

|lastappearance= ''{{s|mariowiki|Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure}}'' (2015)

|species      = Human

|homeworld    = Mushroom Kingdom

'''Dr. Mario''' ({{Ja|Dr. マリオ}}, ''Dr. Mario'') is a doctor-costumed version of [[Mario]] that is the star of his eponymous game for the {{s|nwiki|Nintendo Entertainment System}}, {{s|nwiki|Game Boy}},  and {{s|nwiki|Super Nintendo Entertainment System}}. He also stars in ''{{s|mariowiki|Dr. Mario 64}}'' for the [[Nintendo 64]], ''Dr. Mario and Puzzle League'' for the {{s|nwiki|Game Boy Advance}}, ''{{s|mariowiki|Dr. Mario Express}}'' for the DSi, in ''{{s|mariowiki|Dr. Mario Online Rx}}'' for {{s|nwiki|WiiWare}}, and most recently in ''{{s|mariowiki|Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure}}'' for the 3DS eShop. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', he is an [[unlockable character]] and returns in that capacity in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' after being absent from the [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|intervening game]].

==Character description==

[[Image:Dr.Marioartwork.png|thumb|left|100px|Artwork from ''Dr. Mario''.]]

Dr. Mario is simply Mario in a doctor's uniform, equipped with his powerful "[[Megavitamins]]" to fight against [[supermariowiki:Virus|viruses]] (Blue, Red and Yellow Viruses). He originated in the 1990 NES/Game Boy game ''Dr. Mario''.

In the original game, Dr. Mario was briefly mentioned in {{SSB|Mario}}'s biography, among his many other past professions.

===As a Playable Character===

Dr. Mario appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' as one of the thirteen new characters introduced. He is a secret character and a [[clone]] of {{SSBM|Mario}}. His design is based off the original ''Dr Mario'' game but with black pants instead of white. Dr. Mario is a stronger version of Mario that is supposed to be slower (though in actuality, his speed attributes are either equal to or actually greater than Mario's). While not many significant differences exist between the two characters, there are a few; the main one being that rather than shooting [[Fireball]]s as his [[neutral special move]], he throws [[Megavitamin]]s.  

The subtle differences between Dr. Mario and Mario, in the competitive scene, work to Dr. Mario's favor (mainly his much superior KO power), and place him five places higher on the current [[tier list]].

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Dr. Mario, like the rest of the playable characters, has three different trophies dedicated to him.  The Viruses from the ''Dr. Mario'' game also appear as a trophy. His Classic mode trophy is as follows:

'''Dr. Mario'''

''Immaculate in his medical garb, Dr. Mario destroys killer viruses with his amazing vitamin capsules. With his dedicated nurse, Princess Peach, at his side, Dr. Mario spends day and night in his laboratory working on new miracle cures. Somehow he's managed to keep up with all the new viruses that have arisen over the years.''

* Dr. Mario, 10/90 (NES,GB)

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Dr. Mario Trophy Melee.png|Dr. Mario [Classic Mode] trophy

==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==

Dr. Mario was one of the five playable characters in ''Melee'' who didn't return as a playable character in ''Brawl''. Instead, his only appearance in the game is as a single sticker, that can only be used to power up the Mario characters and {{SSBB|Yoshi}}. The following two music tracks from his games are also in ''Brawl''.

*''Dr. Mario (Melee)'' - Starter music track for [[PictoChat]]

*''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Chill (Dr. Mario)}}'' - Unlockable music track for [[Flat Zone 2]]

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While Dr. Mario doesn't appear as a playable character, an unfinished character file for him has been uncovered through hacking, as ef_dr_mario.pac. The exact reason why the data is included is unknown, with the most common speculation being that he was intended to be included as a playable character before being cut for whatever reason, or his data was simply imported for referential purposes.

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| {{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}}

After being absent from ''Brawl'', Dr. Mario returned as an [[unlockable character]] in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.  He retains the same special moves, but also gains a [[Final Smash]], based on the [[Mario Finale]], but instead using giant [[Megavitamins]]. His design is based on his current appearance since ''Dr. Mario 64''. He also retains his black pants from ''Melee''.

Dr. Mario was originally planned to be an alternate costume of {{SSB4|Mario}}, but was given his own character slot later in development for the purpose of appealing to his ''Melee'' fans.

:{{Flag|North America}} ''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.''

:{{Flag|Europe}} ''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.''

:'''Dr. Mario (Alt.)'''

:{{Flag|North America}} ''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.''

:{{Flag|Europe}} ''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.''

DrMarioTrophy3DS.png|Classic (3DS)

DrMarioAllStarTrophy3DS.png|Alt. (3DS)

DrMarioAllStarTrophyWiiU.png|Alt. (Wii U)

*Dr. Mario is the only character in the series whose voice is copied exactly from another character, [[Mario]], as they are the same person and the Dr. Mario persona isn't an identity-concealing disguise like [[Sheik]].

*Dr. Mario is one of three characters to skip an installment, along with [[Roy]] and [[Mewtwo]] and the only one of those three to not appear as [[downloadable content]].

*Dr. Mario is the only {{uv|Mario}} character to be unlockable in all of his appearances.