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'''Mario''' ({{ja|マリオ|Mario}}, ''Mario'') returns as a [[starter character|starter]] character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. He was announced at [[E3]] 2001. He also has a [[clone]], {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}, with whom he shares a lot of attributes and special moves.
'''Mario''' ({{ja|マリオ|Mario}}, ''Mario'') returns as a [[starter character|starter]] character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. He was announced at [[E3]] 2001. He also has a [[clone]], {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}, with whom he shares a lot of attributes and special moves.


As in ''Super Smash Bros.'', Charles Martinet's portrayal of Mario from ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}'' was re-purposed for ''Melee'', with the ones used in the previous ''Smash'' title returning alongside new ones.
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 combo ability due to his fast attack speed, 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, has few reliable finishers, with many moves with aforementioned low knockback with the exception of his smash attacks. 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}}.
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 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.


==Attributes==
==Attributes==
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Mario also has a surprisingly good grab game. Despite a rather poor grab range, Mario's throws are notable for their versatility; his forward and back throws can easily set up gimp KOs, especially the latter, while his up and down throws can act as combo starters, as well as very effective chain grabs: Mario's up throw can chain grab fast fallers such as {{SSBM|Fox}}, {{SSBM|Falco}}, and {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}}, while his down throw can chain grab heavy characters, as well as being able to chain grab {{SSBM|Pikachu}} and {{SSBM|Pichu}} up to high percents, if not to a KO.
Mario also has a surprisingly good grab game. Despite a rather poor grab range, Mario's throws are notable for their versatility; his forward and back throws can easily set up gimp KOs, especially the latter, while his up and down throws can act as combo starters, as well as very effective chain grabs: Mario's up throw can chain grab fast fallers such as {{SSBM|Fox}}, {{SSBM|Falco}}, and {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}}, while his down throw can chain grab heavy characters, as well as being able to chain grab {{SSBM|Pikachu}} and {{SSBM|Pichu}} up to high percents, if not to a KO.


However, Mario suffers from some KOing problems. He lacks particularly powerful or reliable finishers; while his forward smash has good range, coupled with a very visible and easy to land sweetspot, his other smashes are rather short ranged. Additionally, while Mario's back throw is strong, it requires grabbing the opponent first; this can be a challenge, due to Mario's poor grab range. Mario's single meteor smash is also rather unwieldy and risky to use.
Mario, however, suffers from some KOing problems. He lacks particularly powerful or reliable finishers; while his forward smash has good range, coupled with a very visible and easy to land sweetspot, his other smashes are rather short ranged. Additionally, while Mario's back throw is strong, it requires grabbing the opponent first; this can be a challenge, due to Mario's poor grab range. Mario's single meteor smash is also rather unwieldy and risky to use.


Mario also suffers from a below average recovery. Super Jump Punch only grants average to slightly below average horizontal and vertical distance, while [[Mario Tornado]] can only grant vertical distance if the B button is tapped quickly. Mario, however, does have some options to improve his recovery; Mario's Cape can allow him to recover from the sides, and he has the ability to wall-jump, which can act as a help on stages such as Final Destination.
Mario also suffers from a below average recovery. Super Jump Punch only grants average to slightly below average horizontal and vertical distance, while [[Mario Tornado]] can only grant vertical distance if the B button is tapped quickly. Mario, however, does have some options to improve his recovery; Mario's Cape can allow him to recover from the sides, and he has the ability to wall-jump, which can act as a help on stages such as Final Destination.


Overall, Mario could be considered 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.
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.


==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
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===Aesthetics===
===Aesthetics===
*{{change|The graphical upgrades of the [[Nintendo GameCube]] allow 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|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's green alternate costume from ''Smash 64'' is now accessible through normal battles instead of just Team Battles.}}
*{{change|Mario's green alternate costume from ''Smash 64'' is now accessible through normal battles instead of just Team Battles.}}
*{{change|Mario gains a new [[victory pose]]: he makes a fire and when the fire disappears, Mario strikes a pose. It replaces his hopping victory pose in ''Smash 64''.}}
*{{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''.}}


===Attributes===
===Attributes===
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*{{nerf|Mario's [[jumpsquat]] is longer (3 frames → 4).}}
*{{nerf|Mario's [[jumpsquat]] is longer (3 frames → 4).}}
*{{nerf|Mario's [[air speed]] is slower (1 (30) → 0.86 (NTSC) / 0.83 (PAL)).}}
*{{nerf|Mario's [[air speed]] is slower (1 (30) → 0.86 (NTSC) / 0.83 (PAL)).}}
*{{nerf|Mario's [[air acceleration]] is lower (0.0667 (2) → 0.045), though it's no longer the slowest in the game.}}
*{{nerf|Mario's [[air acceleration]] is lower (0.0667 (2) → 0.045), although no longer being the slowest.}}
*{{nerf|Mario's [[jump]] height is extremely lower (45.33 (1360) → 29), going from the 6th highest out of 12 characters to the 4th lowest out of 26.}}
*{{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 drastically lower (26.6067 (798.2) → 11.025). This 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'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's [[gravity]] is higher (0.08 (2.4) → 0.095).}}
*{{change|Mario's [[gravity]] is higher (0.08 (2.4) → 0.095).}}
*{{change|Mario [[falling speed|falls]] faster (1.467 (44) → 1.7), improving his vertical endurance but making him more susceptible to combos.}}
*{{change|Mario [[falling speed|falls]] faster (1.467 (44) → 1.7), improving his vertical endurance but making him easier to combo.}}
**{{nerf|However, Mario's [[fast fall]]ing speed is slightly slower (2.333 (70) → 2.3). The difference between his falling speed and fast falling speed is much lower (increase: 59.1% → 39.3%), which makes it more predictable when landing and gives him fewer options in the air.}}
**{{nerf|However, Mario's [[fast fall]]ing speed is slightly slower (2.333 (70) → 2.3). The difference between his falling speed and fast falling speed is much lower (increase: 59.1% → 39.3%), which makes it more predictable when landing and gives him fewer options in the air.}}
*{{nerf|Exclusively to the PAL version, Mario's [[weight]] is lower (100 (1) → 98).}}
*{{nerf|In the PAL version only, Mario is [[weight|lighter]] (100 (1) → 98).}}
*{{buff|Mario now has the ability to [[wall jump]], improving his recovery.}}
*{{buff|Mario can now [[wall jump]], aiding his recovery.}}
*{{buff|The introduction of [[air dodging]] benefits Mario overall as he can now [[wavedash]]. His wavedash is overall solid due to his short jumpsquat/average traction; improving his movement options.}}
*{{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.}}


===Ground attacks===
===Ground attacks===
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**{{buff|Fireballs travel faster.}}
**{{buff|Fireballs travel faster.}}
**{{change|Fireballs can only bounce two times instead of three although it still covers the same amount of distance when used on the ground.}}
**{{change|Fireballs can only bounce two times instead of three although it still covers the same amount of distance when used on the ground.}}
**{{nerf|Fireballs are smaller, reducing their hitbox.}}
**{{nerf|Fireballs are smaller.}}
**{{nerf|Fireballs have a much shorter maximum duration (frames 16-154 → 14-88).}}
**{{nerf|Fireballs have a much shorter maximum duration (frames 16-154 → 14-88).}}
***{{nerf|These changes combined with Mario's faster falling speed greatly hinders the moves use as an offensive recovery tool.}}
***{{nerf|These changes combined with Mario's faster falling speed significantly hinders their use as an offensive recovery option.}}
**{{nerf|Fireballs deal less damage (7% → 6%) and have decreased base knockback (10 → 5).}}
**{{nerf|Fireballs deal less damage (7% → 6%) and have decreased base knockback (10 → 5).}}
*[[Cape]]:
*[[Cape]]:
**{{change|As with all returning veterans, Mario now has a side special; Cape. It is 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.}}
**{{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.}}
*[[Super Jump Punch]]:
*[[Super Jump Punch]]:
**{{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 close to a wall.}}
**{{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|It deals slightly less damage (16% → 15%).}}
**{{nerf|It deals slightly less damage (16% → 15%).}}
**{{nerf|It has more startup lag (frame 2 → 3).}}
**{{nerf|It has more startup lag (frame 2 → 3).}}
***{{nerf|Its intangibility also has more startup lag (frame 2 → 3).}}
***{{nerf|Its intangibility also has more startup lag (frame 2 → 3).}}
**{{nerf|It has more landing lag (25 frames → 30).}}
**{{nerf|It has more landing lag (25 frames → 30).}}
**{{nerf|It grants Mario noticeably less distance, worsening its recovery potential.}}
**{{nerf|Its gains much less distance, worsening its recovery potential.}}
**{{change|The first hit has increased set knockback (110 → 130).}}
**{{change|The first hit has increased set knockback (110 → 130).}}
**{{change|Hits 2-5 have increased set knockback (100 → 110/150).}}
**{{change|Hits 2-5 have increased set knockback (100 → 110/150).}}
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**{{change|The 7th hit's angle has been altered (180° → 100°).}}
**{{change|The 7th hit's angle has been altered (180° → 100°).}}
**{{change|The final hit's angle has been altered (90° → 80°).}}
**{{change|The final hit's angle has been altered (90° → 80°).}}
**{{nerf|It has significantly more startup lag (frame 1 → 8), greatly hindering its utility.}}
**{{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). As a result, it prevents it from causing hitstun.}}
***{{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 only 8 times instead of 14:}}
**{{nerf|Due to hitting up to 8 times instead of 14:}}
***{{nerf|Its maximum damage potential is slightly lower (14% → 13% (ground)/11% (air)).}}
***{{nerf|Its maximum damage potential is slightly lower (14% → 13% (ground)/11% (air)).}}
***{{nerf|It has a much shorter duration (frames 1-4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 43-44 → 8-9, 12-13, 15-16, 18-19, 21-22, 24-25, 27-28, 38-39).}}
***{{nerf|It has a much shorter duration (frames 1-4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 43-44 → 8-9, 12-13, 15-16, 18-19, 21-22, 24-25, 27-28, 38-39).}}
**{{nerf|The aerial version's final hit can no longer meteor smash opponents, significantly hindering its edgeguarding potential.}}
**{{nerf|The aerial version's final hit can no longer meteor smash opponents, significantly hindering its edgeguarding potential.}}
**{{nerf|There is now a small delay before the last hit, allowing foes to escape the attack more easily.}}
**{{nerf|There is now a small delay before the last hit, allowing foes to escape the attack more easily.}}
**{{nerf|Mario's faster falling speed and gravity makes the move less effective as a recovery tool.}}
**{{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 to be nearly useless besides for recovering, and as a situational vertical launcher.}}
***{{nerf|Due to these changes, the move is now considered nearly useless outside of recovering, and as a situational vertical launcher.}}


==Version history==
==Version history==
Mario was nerfed in the [[PAL]] version of ''Melee''. As most higher tier characters were nerfed as well, his viability remains similar.
Mario was nerfed in the [[PAL]] version of ''Melee'' although due to many characters ranked above him being nerfed, his viability remains similar overall.


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|game=SSBM
|game=SSBM
|neutralcount=3
|neutralcount=3
|neutralname=Left Jab ({{ja|左パンチ|Hidari Panchi}}, ''Left Punch'') / Right Cross ({{ja|右パンチ|Migi Panchi}}, ''Right Punch'') / Toe Kick ({{ja|けりあげ|Kiri Age}}, ''Kick Up'')
|neutralname= 
|neutraldesc=Punches twice, then kicks upward. Originates from Mario's standard combo in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.
|neutraldesc=Punches twice, then kicks upward. Originates from Mario's standard combo in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.
|neutral1dmg=3%
|neutral1dmg=3%
|neutral2dmg=2%
|neutral2dmg=2%
|neutral3dmg=5%
|neutral3dmg=5%
|ftiltname=Plumber Kick ({{ja|ミドルキック|Midoru Kikku}}, ''Middle Kick'')
|ftiltname= 
|ftiltangles=3
|ftiltangles=3
|ftiltupdmg=10%
|ftiltupdmg=10%
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|ftiltdowndmg=8%
|ftiltdowndmg=8%
|ftiltdesc=Does a back spinning kick with his right leg. It comes out fast and is useful for spacing, but has low knockback. Can be angled.
|ftiltdesc=Does a back spinning kick with his right leg. It comes out fast and is useful for spacing, but has low knockback. Can be angled.
|utiltname=Uppercut ({{ja|アッパーカット|Appākatto}})
|utiltname= 
|utiltdmg=8%
|utiltdmg=8%
|utiltdesc=Does a spinning uppercut. It's an effective juggler and combo starter at low percentages, and can KO at very high percentages. It is based on the Mega Glove combo in ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario RPG}}''.
|utiltdesc=Does a spinning uppercut. It's an effective juggler and combo starter at low percentages, and can KO at very high percentages. It is based on the Mega Glove combo in ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario RPG}}''.
|dtiltname=Leg Sweep ({{ja|スピニングローキック|Supiningu Rō Kikku}}, ''Spinning Low Kick'')
|dtiltname= 
|dtiltdmg=8% (foot), 9% (leg)
|dtiltdmg=8% (foot), 9% (leg)
|dtiltdesc=Does a legsweep. The move itself deals very low knockback, and is only useful at high percentages.
|dtiltdesc=Does a legsweep. The move itself deals very low knockback, and is only useful at high percentages.
|dashname=Slide ({{ja|スライディング|Suraidingu}}, ''Sliding'')
|dashname= 
|dashdmg=9% (clean), 7% (late)
|dashdmg=9% (clean), 7% (late)
|dashdesc=Does a baseball slide, which knocks the opponent behind Mario. Very similar animation to Mario's dashing attack from ''Super Mario 64''.
|dashdesc=Does a baseball slide, which knocks the opponent behind Mario. Very similar animation to Mario's dashing attack from ''Super Mario 64''.
|fsmashname=Fire Glove ({{ja|ファイア掌底|Faia Shōtei}}, ''Fire Palm'')
|fsmashname= 
|fsmashangles=3
|fsmashangles=3
|fsmashupdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|19}} (fire), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|15}} (arm)
|fsmashupdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|19}} (fire), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|15}} (arm)
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|fsmashdowndmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|17}} (fire), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|13}} (arm)
|fsmashdowndmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|17}} (fire), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|13}} (arm)
|fsmashdesc=Launches a blast of fire from his palm. Its sweetspot is the fire blast and has [[Priority#Transcendent_priority|transcendental priority]], and the sourspot is at Mario's arm. When sweetspotted, it has high knockback,KOing at around 70% when fully charged. Average strength compared to other forward smashes, being the 13th strongest in terms of knockback. Can be angled.
|fsmashdesc=Launches a blast of fire from his palm. Its sweetspot is the fire blast and has [[Priority#Transcendent_priority|transcendental priority]], and the sourspot is at Mario's arm. When sweetspotted, it has high knockback,KOing at around 70% when fully charged. Average strength compared to other forward smashes, being the 13th strongest in terms of knockback. Can be angled.
|usmashname=Lead Headbutt ({{ja|スマッシュヘッドバット|Sumasshu Heddobatto}}, ''Smash Headbutt'')
|usmashname=Lead Headbutt
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|15}}
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|15}}
|usmashdesc=Headbutts upward. A fast, strong move with more range behind Mario than in front. Mario's head is intangible while the hitboxes are active.
|usmashdesc=Headbutts upward. A fast, strong move with more range behind Mario than in front. Mario's head is intangible while the hitboxes are active.
|dsmashname=Breakdance Sweep ({{ja|ダブルキック|Daburu Kikku}}, ''Double Kick'')
|dsmashname= 
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|16}} (front), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|10}} (back feet), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|12}} (back legs)
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|16}} (front), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|10}} (back feet), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|12}} (back legs)
|dsmashdesc=Performs a breakdancing sweep kick. Extremely fast, one of Mario's stronger moves. This is based off Mario's crouching attack from ''Super Mario 64''.
|dsmashdesc=Performs a breakdancing sweep kick. Extremely fast, one of Mario's stronger moves. This is based off Mario's crouching attack from ''Super Mario 64''.
|nairname=Plumber's Boot ({{ja|マリオキック|Mario Kikku}}, ''Mario Kick'')
|nairname= 
|nairdmg=12% (clean), 8% (late)
|nairdmg=12% (clean), 8% (late)
|nairdesc=A [[sex kick]]. Mario kicks forward. As with other sex kicks, it does weaker damage and knockback after a few frames.
|nairdesc=A [[sex kick]]. Mario kicks forward. As with other sex kicks, it does weaker damage and knockback after a few frames.
|fairname=Plunger ({{ja|メテオナックル|Meteo Nakkuru}}, ''Meteor Knuckle'')
|fairname=Meteor Knuckle
|fairdmg=15%
|fairdmg=15%
|fairdesc=Throws an overhanded punch with an enlarged fist. Slow, predictable and has high [[ending lag]], but it is a [[meteor smash]], with no sourspot. Still, it is relatively weak and not very reliable to use for an [[edgeguard]], but can be used to send opponents into his forward smash.
|fairdesc=Throws an overhanded punch with an enlarged fist. Slow, predictable and has high [[ending lag]], but it is a [[meteor smash]], with no sourspot. Still, it is relatively weak and not very reliable to use for an [[edgeguard]], but can be used to send opponents into his forward smash.
|bairname=Drop Kick ({{ja|ドロップキック|Doroppu Kikku}})
|bairname= 
|bairdmg=11% (clean), 9% (late)
|bairdmg=11% (clean), 9% (late)
|bairdesc=Does a dropkick. Has low startup, and can be good for [[spacing]] and edgeguarding.
|bairdesc=Does a dropkick. Has low startup, and can be good for [[spacing]] and edgeguarding.
|uairname=Bicycle Kick ({{ja|エアスラッシュ|Ea Surasshu}}, ''Air Slash'')
|uairname= 
|uairdmg=11%
|uairdmg=11%
|uairdesc=Does a bicycle kick. Good move for juggling and comboing, but has low knockback.
|uairdesc=Does a bicycle kick. Good move for juggling and comboing, but has low knockback.
|dairname=Drill Kick ({{ja|ドリルキック|Doriru Kikku}})
|dairname= 
|dairdmg=2% (hits 1-7 & landing)
|dairdmg=2% (hits 1-7 & landing)
|dairdesc=Performs a downwards drill kick. Hits multiple times and has a landing hitbox that deals weak knockback. All hits can deal up to ≈12.92% if they connect.
|dairdesc=Performs a downwards drill kick. Hits multiple times and has a landing hitbox that deals weak knockback. All hits can deal up to ≈12.92% if they connect.
|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}})
|grabname=
|grabdesc=
|grabdesc=
|pummelname=Clutch Headbutt ({{ja|つかみヘッドバット|Tsukami Heddobatto}}, ''Grab Headbutt'')
|pummelname= 
|pummeldmg=3%
|pummeldmg=3%
|pummeldesc=Headbutts opponent. Relatively slow.
|pummeldesc=Headbutts opponent. Relatively slow.
|fthrowname=Heave-Ho ({{ja|ヒコーキ投げ|Hikōki Nage}}, ''Airplane Throw'')
|fthrowname= 
|fthrowdmg=9%
|fthrowdmg=9%
|fthrowdesc=Spins around once, and throws his opponent forward with decent knockback.
|fthrowdesc=Spins around once, and throws his opponent forward with decent knockback.
|bthrowname=Airplane Swing ({{ja|ジャイアントスイング|Jaianto Suingu}}, ''Giant Swing'')
|bthrowname=Airplane Swing
|bthrowdmg=12% (throw), 8% (collateral)
|bthrowdmg=12% (throw), 8% (collateral)
|bthrowdesc=Similar to his throw against Bowser in ''Super Mario 64''; spins around three times and throws his opponent backward. Surprisingly high knockback, can hit enemies mid-swing. One of the stronger back throws in the game, with KO potential under 150% near the [[edge]].
|bthrowdesc=Similar to his throw against Bowser in ''Super Mario 64''; spins around three times and throws his opponent backward. Surprisingly high knockback, can hit enemies mid-swing. One of the stronger back throws in the game, with KO potential under 150% near the [[edge]].
|uthrowname=Mario Launch ({{ja|スルーアップ|Surū Appu}}, ''Throw Up'')
|uthrowname= 
|uthrowdmg=8%
|uthrowdmg=8%
|uthrowdesc=Throws his opponent upward. Good for leading into an up tilt, or starting combos at higher percentages. Can [[chaingrab]] [[fastfaller]]s.
|uthrowdesc=Throws his opponent upward. Good for leading into an up tilt, or starting combos at higher percentages. Can [[chaingrab]] [[fastfaller]]s.
|dthrowname=Down the Drain ({{ja|スルーダウン|Surū Daun}}, ''Throw Down'')
|dthrowname= 
|dthrowdmg=6%
|dthrowdmg=6%
|dthrowdesc=Throws his opponent on the ground. At lower to mid percentages, it can chaingrab characters with moderate falling speeds (such as {{SSBM|Pikachu}}), and at high to very high percentages, it can chaingrab fast-fallers.
|dthrowdesc=Throws his opponent on the ground. At lower to mid percentages, it can chaingrab characters with moderate falling speeds (such as {{SSBM|Pikachu}}), and at high to very high percentages, it can chaingrab fast-fallers.
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|dsdmg=2% (hit 1), 1% (hits 2-7), 5% (hit 8 ground), 3% (hit 8 air)
|dsdmg=2% (hit 1), 1% (hits 2-7), 5% (hit 8 ground), 3% (hit 8 air)
|dsdesc=Does a multi-hit spinning attack, very similar to the {{s|mariowiki|Spin Jump}} from ''Super Mario World''. The final hit knocks the opponent straight up, and the move can rack up damage, though it has some [[ending lag]]. It can be used for recovery by [[button mashing|rapidly tapping]] the [[B button]], though this requires fast reflexes. Has transcendent priority. Deals up to ≈12.01% on the ground and ≈10.19% in the air if all hits connect.
|dsdesc=Does a multi-hit spinning attack, very similar to the {{s|mariowiki|Spin Jump}} from ''Super Mario World''. The final hit knocks the opponent straight up, and the move can rack up damage, though it has some [[ending lag]]. It can be used for recovery by [[button mashing|rapidly tapping]] the [[B button]], though this requires fast reflexes. Has transcendent priority. Deals up to ≈12.01% on the ground and ≈10.19% in the air if all hits connect.
}}
===Stats===
'''NTSC'''
{{Attributes
|cast = 26
|weight = 100
|rweight = 8-10
|dash = 1.5
|rdash = 10-13
|run = 1.5
|rrun = 11-15
|walk = 1.1
|rwalk = 12-15
|trac = 0.06
|rtrac = 15-23
|airfric = 0.016
|rairfric = 10-13
|air = 0.86
|rair = 16
|baseaccel = 0.02
|rbaseaccel = 2-23
|addaccel = 0.025
|raddaccel = 22-23
|gravity = 0.095
|rgravity = 14-16
|fall = 1.7
|rfall = 16-18
|ff = 2.3
|rff = 14-18
|jumpsquat = 4
|rjumpsquat = 8-15
|jumpheight = 29
|rjumpheight = 21-23
|shorthop = 11.025
|rshorthop = 17-19
|djump = 26.7
|rdjump = 11-13
|ellag = 4
|rellag = 2-23
}}
'''PAL'''
{{Attributes
|cast = 26
|weight = 98
|rweight = 10
|dash = 1.5
|rdash = 10-13
|run = 1.5
|rrun = 11-16
|walk = 1.1
|rwalk = 12-15
|trac = 0.06
|rtrac = 15-23
|airfric = 0.016
|rairfric = 10-13
|air = 0.83
|rair = 18-20
|baseaccel = 0.02
|rbaseaccel = 2-23
|addaccel = 0.025
|raddaccel = 22-23
|gravity = 0.095
|rgravity = 14-16
|fall = 1.7
|rfall = 16-18
|ff = 2.3
|rff = 14-18
|jumpsquat = 4
|rjumpsquat = 8-15
|jumpheight = 29
|rjumpheight = 21-23
|shorthop = 11.025
|rshorthop = 17-19
|djump = 26.7
|rdjump = 11-13
|ellag = 4
|rellag = 2-23
}}
}}


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{{Victory/SSBM
{{Victory/SSBM
|victory-theme=MushroomKingdomThemeMelee.ogg
|victory-theme=MushroomKingdomThemeMelee.ogg
|victory-desc=An orchestrated cover of the iconic "Level Completed" music from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
|victory-desc=An orchestrated cover of the iconic "Level Completed" music from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''.
|desc-1=Winds up for a punch and steps forward while punching in front of the screen, shouting "Here we go!"
|desc-1=Winds up for a punch and steps forward while punching in front of the screen, shouting "Here we go!"
|desc-2=Makes fire explode from his palm and strikes a pose.
|desc-2=Makes fire explode from his palm and strikes a pose.
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===Most historically significant players===
===Most historically significant players===
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:''Any number following the Smasher name indicates placement on the [[2019 MPGR]], which recognizes the official top 50 players in the world in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]].''


''See also: [[:Category:Mario players (SSBM)]]''
''See also: [[:Category:Mario players (SSBM)]]''


*{{Sm|A Rookie|USA}} - Once widely considered to be the best Mario player in the world. While he almost exclusively played in events located in Florida, he was the first to make multiple top 24s at majors with the character, placing 17th at {{Trn|Kings of Cali 4}}, {{Trn|Press Start}}, and {{Trn|Low Tier City 6}}. His 33rd place at {{Trn|Shine 2019}} is also tied with {{Trn|Viva La Smashtaclysm}} as Mario's best supermajor placement.
*{{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. His 17th place at {{Trn|Pound 2}} marked the first time a Mario player reached top 24 at a major and his 33rd at {{Trn|Viva La Smashtaclysm}} became the first time a Mario player reached top 64 at a supermajor.
*{{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 {{SSBM|Marth}}. His 25th place at {{Trn|Kings of Cali 4}} is one of the best major results seen with Mario in the 2010s outside of A Rookie's results. He also amassed some of Mario's best wins in the modern era of ''Melee'', beating top players such as {{Sm|Spark}} and {{Sm|Nintendude}}.
*{{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. While his Mario is known as a sort of [[sandbagging]] character, he has shown prominence with the character, placing 2nd at {{Trn|Good Shit German}} and garnering the character's best wins with {{Sm|HugS}}, {{Sm|SilentSpectre}}, and {{Sm|Westballz}} while under the alias.
*{{Sm|Mango|USA}} (#3) - Once mained Mario under the tag "Scorpion Master" and continues to go by that alias in side events. Utilized Mario as an occasional counterpick, particularly against {{Sm|Axe}}.
*{{Sm|Matt Deezie|USA}} - One of the first tournament organizers seen in ''Melee'' and the best Mario player in the world in the game's first two years. Placed top 6 at a few [[Tournament Go]] events with his best being 3rd at {{Trn|Tournament Go 2}}. He eventually switched to playing {{SSBM|Fox}} before retiring from competitive ''Melee'' altogether.
*{{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 {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}}. He was previously ranked top 10 through several power rankings in Germany, peaking at 7th in April 2016. He placed well at many regionals such as 17th at {{Trn|Syndicate 2017}} and 25th at {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 6}} and {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 7}}.
*{{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}}.
*{{Sm|пooп|Netherlands}} - The current best Mario player in Europe. Placed 17th at {{Trn|DreamHack Rotterdam 2022}}, 25th at {{Trn|HFLAN Melee Edition 2020+1}} and 33rd at [[Fête 2]] and [[HFLAN 2022: Golden Melee Edition]].


===Tier placement and history===
===Tier placement and history===
Very early in the ''Melee'' [[metagame]], when few players knew the potential of now-top tier characters, Mario was considered one of the best characters in the game, ranking as high as 5th on the first tier list. This could be attributed to Mario's simple but effective [[combo]] setups, strong attacks, low learning curve, and lack of any outstanding drawbacks due to his well-rounded toolkit, as well as his extendable [[recovery]].  
Very early in the ''Melee'' [[metagame]], when few players knew the potential of now-top tier characters, Mario was considered one of the best characters in the game, ranking as high as 5th on the first tier list. This could be attributed to Mario's simple but effective [[combo]] setups, strong attacks, low learning curve, and lack of any outstanding drawbacks due to being well-rounded, as well as his extendable [[recovery]]. As the metagame advanced, however, Mario's average statistics were magnified as the potentials for many other superior characters, such as {{SSBM|Peach}}, {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}}, and the {{SSBM|Ice Climbers}}, were discovered. This caused Mario to slowly slip down the tier list as time progressed, as well as lose significant placing in large tournaments; eventually, {{Sm|Mango}} (under the alias "Scorpion Master") was the only person who placed anywhere significant with him, but even he rarely placed high enough to earn money from playing Mario, cashing in at 25th place at [[Apex 2010]] instead of his usual top 8 placements when using better characters. On the current [[tier list]], he ranks 15th place in the C+ tier; on the other hand, his clone {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}} and semi-clone {{SSBM|Luigi}}, who were once widely considered worse than Mario, have surpassed him in placements. Despite the tier differences, some players, such as Shroomed, believe Mario could potentially be better than Dr. Mario, due to his faster aerials, arguably better recovery, and longer reach and disjoint in some of his attacks, such as forward Smash and down Smash, supplemented with {{Sm|A Rookie}}’s respectable representation with the character. However, other Luigi and Dr. Mario mains have since achieved stronger competitive breakthroughs (exhibited with Luigi’s bigger player base and Franz’s rising success), which influenced most top players to view Mario’s standing otherwise.
 
As the metagame advanced, however, Mario's average statistics were magnified as many other players discovered superior characters's potential, such as {{SSBM|Peach}}, {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}}, and the {{SSBM|Ice Climbers}}. This caused Mario to slowly slip down the tier list as time progressed, as well as his metagame to quickly stagnate in return. A primary example comes from {{Sm|Mango}}, who, under the alias "Scorpion Master", was the only person who placed highly at majors and supermajors. Even so, he rarely placed high enough to earn money from playing Mario, cashing in at 25th place at [[Apex 2010]] instead of his usual top 8 placements when using better characters. Other Mario mains like {{Sm|A Rookie}} and {{Sm|KoopaTroopa895}} have either failed to place consistently highl in majors and supermajors, dropped Mario for better characters, or have stopped playing entirely, resulting in his metagame stagnating. Conversely, Mario's semiclones like {{SSBM|Luigi}} and {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}} have had their respective metagames pushed in a deeper scale compared to Mario, with {{Sm|Shroomed}} (and later, Franz) achieving consistently high placements in majors while {{SSBM|Luigi}} players have achieved consistent top 64 placements in numerous majors.
 
On the current [[tier list]], he ranks 15th place in the C+ tier. Since the post-Slippi era, Mario has failed to live up to his early successes in the 2000s to early 2010 era and his metagame has continued to remain rather stagnant, while characters like {{SSBM|Donkey Kong}} and {{SSBM|Link}} have had their own metagames continued to be pushed. While Mario is widely agreed to not be a terrible character, he is considered to be outclassed overall, with most players considering his semiclones of Luigi and Dr. Mario widely considered superior in regards with their advantages states and neutral games.


==In 1-P Mode==
==In 1-P Mode==
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*'''[[Event 38: Super Mario Bros. 2]]''': The player chooses any character and must defeat Mario, Luigi, and Peach in a two-stock match on [[Mushroom Kingdom II]]. Both the characters and the stage are a direct throwback to the original ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', an NES sequel to ''Super Mario Bros.''
*'''[[Event 38: Super Mario Bros. 2]]''': The player chooses any character and must defeat Mario, Luigi, and Peach in a two-stock match on [[Mushroom Kingdom II]]. Both the characters and the stage are a direct throwback to the original ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', an NES sequel to ''Super Mario Bros.''


===[[Congratulations_screen#Super_Smash_Bros._Melee|Congratulations Screens]]===
===[[Congratulations_screen#Super_Smash_Bros._Melee|Ending Images]]===
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==[[Trophies]]==
==[[Trophies]]==
In addition to the normal trophy about Mario as a character unlocked by completing {{SSBM|Classic Mode}} as Mario on any difficulty, there are two trophies about him as a fighter, unlocked by completing {{SSBM|Adventure Mode}} and [[All-Star Mode]] respectively as Mario on any difficulty. Each of the trophies can also be unlocked by playing 100, 200, and 300 versus matches respectively as Mario:
In addition to the normal trophy about Mario as a character, there are two trophies about him as a fighter, unlocked by completing both [[Adventure Mode|Adventure]] and [[All-Star]] modes respectively with Mario on any difficulty:


{{Trophy/Fighter
{{Trophy/Fighter
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|image=Mario Trophy Melee.png
|image=Mario Trophy Melee.png
|mode=Classic
|mode=Classic
|desc=Known worldwide as Mr. Nintendo, Mario uses his incredible jumping ability to thwart the evil Bowser time after time. While he's best known as a hero, Mario has played many roles, including racer, [[Dr. Mario (SSBM)|doctor]], golfer, and villain. His tastes have changed over 20 years of gaming; he long ago swapped the colors of his shirt and overalls.
|desc=Known worldwide as Mr. Nintendo, Mario uses his incredible jumping ability to thwart the evil Bowser time after time. While he's best known as a hero, Mario has played many roles, including racer, doctor, golfer, and villain. His tastes have changed over 20 years of gaming; he long ago swapped the colors of his shirt and overalls.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Donkey Kong|release1=Arcade 1981}}
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Donkey Kong|release1=Arcade 1981}}
|game=Melee
|game=Melee
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<gallery>
<gallery>
Mario SSBM art.png|Official artwork of Mario.
Mario SSBM art.png|Alternate artwork of Mario.
MarioInGameArtworkSSBM.png|Artwork of Mario from the [[CSS]].
MarioInGameArtworkSSBM.png|Artwork of Mario from the [[CSS]].
Mario Landing SSBM.jpg|Landing on [[Corneria]].
Mario Landing SSBM.jpg|Mario landing on [[Corneria]].
MarioTornadoMelee.jpg|Using [[Mario Tornado]] on [[Brinstar]].
MarioTornadoMelee.jpg|Performing [[Mario Tornado]] on [[Brinstar]].
Mario SuperJumpPunchSSBM.jpg|Using [[Super Jump Punch]] on {{SSBM|Ness}} on {{SSBM|Kongo Jungle}}.
Mario SuperJumpPunchSSBM.jpg|Hitting {{SSBM|Ness}} with a [[Super Jump Punch]] on {{SSBM|Kongo Jungle}}.
Ssbmmario4.jpg|Using [[Fireball]] on [[Onett]].
Ssbmmario4.jpg|Tossing a [[Fireball]] on [[Onett]].
Mario Cape Kirby SSBM.jpg|Using [[Cape]] on {{SSBM|Kirby}} on [[Mute City]].
Mario Cape Kirby SSBM.jpg|Flipping {{SSBM|Kirby}} with his [[Cape]] on [[Mute City]].
Mario Forward Smash Image SSBM.jpg|Using his [[forward smash]] on Brinstar.
Mario Forward Smash Image SSBM.jpg|Performing his [[forward smash]].
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*Mario, {{SSBM|Peach}}, {{SSBM|Yoshi}}, {{SSBM|Young Link}}, {{SSBM|Kirby}}, {{SSBM|Falco}}, and {{SSBM|Pikachu}} are the only characters whose portraits on the [[character select screen]] match their [[character artwork|official artwork]].
*Mario, {{SSBM|Peach}}, {{SSBM|Yoshi}}, {{SSBM|Young Link}}, {{SSBM|Kirby}}, {{SSBM|Falco}}, and {{SSBM|Pikachu}} are the only characters whose portraits on the [[character select screen]] match their [[character artwork|official artwork]].
*Mario, Peach, {{SSBM|Luigi}}, {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}} and {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}} are the only fighters with English voice actors in ''Melee''.
*Mario, Peach, {{SSBM|Luigi}}, {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}} and {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}} are the only fighters with English voice actors in ''Melee''.
*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.
==External links==
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/0807/index.html Mario's page at Smabura-Ken]


*[[smashwiki:26TP/Mario|Translation]]
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