Editing Mario (universe)

{{Title|''Mario'' (universe)}}

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The '''''Super Mario'' universe''' ({{ja|マリオ|Mario}}, ''Mario'') (also referred to as '''''Mario''''' or '''''Super Mario Bros.''''') refers to the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series' collection of characters, stages, and properties that hail from Nintendo's expansive and highly successful ''Mario'' video game franchise. The ''Mario'' universe is Nintendo's flagship franchise, and it is flat-out the most successful game franchise in global sales and in history (although the {{uv|Pokémon}} franchise has found even greater success when counting non-game media). The ''Mario'' universe is a franchise of fantasy video games, and the most popular games are the fantasy adventure platform games called the ''Super Mario'' games. [[Mario]] himself is Nintendo's mascot and is considered the most famous video game character in the world. Mario and his brother [[Luigi]], along with their many friends and nemeses, have appeared in dozens upon dozens of Nintendo's video games, many of them being best-sellers and several of which are considered some of the greatest games ever released.

As a direct result, there are more ''Mario''-themed characters, items, and properties to be found in the ''Smash Bros.'' series than any other Nintendo franchise, not the least of which are fourteen distinctive playable characters who originated from the series between the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'': [[Mario]], his alter-ego [[Dr. Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Bowser]], [[Princess Peach]] (who has [[Toad]] as an attack), [[Rosalina]] (who uses [[Luma]]s to attack), [[Bowser Jr.]] (who has the [[Koopalings]] as alternate costumes), [[Daisy]] (who functions as a clone of Peach), and even the [[Piranha Plant]]. The ''Mario'' universe is so expansive, in fact, that [[Donkey Kong]], [[Yoshi]] and [[Wario]] are considered stars of their own sub-universes: Donkey Kong, [[Diddy Kong]] and [[King K. Rool]] from the {{uv|Donkey Kong}} universe, Yoshi from the {{uv|Yoshi}} universe, and Wario from the {{uv|Wario}} universe. The {{uv|Wrecking Crew}} universe is also a sub-universe of the ''Mario'' universe, although no playable characters hail from it. It is the most heavily represented universe in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, by far, with the highest [[trophy]], [[sticker]], and [[item]] count in the series, though its number of playable characters is second to the {{uv|Pokémon}} universe (nine to ten if [[Pokémon Trainer]] is counted as three separate characters).

During development of ''{{iw|mariowiki|Donkey Kong|game}}'', Shigeru Miyamoto created a protagonist initially titled {{ja|オッサン|Ossan}}, before being renamed to "Jumpman." Due to the unprecedented success of this game, the character immediately became a recognizable icon of the early days of gaming, and made several more appearances afterwards. In the 1982 follow-up ''{{iw|mariowiki|Donkey Kong Jr.|game}}'', the character was officially renamed to [[Mario]], named after Nintendo of America landlord Mario Segale. This is also one of the few instances Mario is portrayed as an antagonist, with the titular Donkey Kong Jr. attempting to save his father from capture. Mario would get a starring role in 1983 with the game ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Bros.}}'' that codified many of the elements that defined the franchise afterwards. This game was the first appearance of Mario's brother [[Luigi]], established that they were brothers who dealt with pipes, and fought against enemies like bugs, turtles, and fire balls. Mario would make other appearances around this time on television, various {{uv|Game & Watch}} titles, and guest appearances in games like {{uv|Wrecking Crew}} and ''Golf''.

A sequel to ''Mario Bros.'' was put into development, this time as an exclusive to the then two year old Famicom home console. Miyamoto realized that quick bursts of content would not be enough for at-home play, and attempted to make a more substantial experience, which included long, intricate levels with branching paths and secrets. Partially inspired by {{uv|Ice Climber}} with its vertical scrolling gameplay, this game would have smooth horizontal scrolling gameplay. This game would release in 1985 as ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros.}}'', and quickly became a top seller for the system. When the Famicom was released outside of Japan as the Nintendo Entertainment System, ''Super Mario Bros.'' was bundled with the first circulation of consoles. The game is often labeled as the single most influential video game involved in not just the popularization of the side-scrolling game genre, but the direction the video game industry itself would take following the 1983 crash, and is often described as the game that began the modern era of video games. Almost all of the game's aspects have been praised on separate occasions; the precise controls, creative power-up system, and well-tuned speed and momentum mechanics came into play against a varied set of level-design obstacles and distinctive enemies, and Mario's whimsical quest through his newly established setting, the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], to rescue his love interest [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] from the dragon turtle-like [[Bowser]] was timeless. The game became the best-selling video game in history a record it held for over twenty years before being surpassed by {{uv|Wii Sports}} in 2008.

The ''Super Mario'' franchise indisputably became Nintendo's foremost property immediately, and Mario himself earned a permanent position as the company's mascot. It became a custom to release a steady stream of ''Mario''-related titles for each and every Nintendo console and handheld launched in the company's history, and even some non-Nintendo developed systems. To date, nearly 300 games feature ''Mario'' characters in some way. Many entries into the series enjoyed a high level of success and are often among the top selling titles on any given system, mostly due to brand recognition, but also for the most part by being genuinely polished and innovative experiences that stand the test of time. The early NES and SNES Mario 2D platformers would codify what would make up games of that style, which was further innovated by ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Maker}}'' bring the concept of a level editor to the mainstream. The game  ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}'' would define how to move in 3D space with a free roaming camera and large levels to explore and find secrets, which were followed up by games like ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Sunshine}}'', ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}'', and ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Odyssey}}''. The ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart|series}}'' franchise would lay the foundation for cart racing games, and the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Party|series}}'' series would lay the foundation for party games. Other notable entries include the game ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}'', which itself inspired other Mario-centric role playing games such as the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Paper Mario|series}}'' and ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario & Luigi|series}}'' series, [[Dr. Mario]] as its own series of puzzle games, and a host of sports games like ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Golf|series}}'', ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Tennis|series}}'', and the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games}}'' series.

Outside of videogames, Mario continues to be a juggernaut in merchandising. Mario's face and name have been featured on countless products including toys, table top games, household items and stationery, apparel, collectible items, feature films, animated series, print media like books and manga, and theme parks. Mario was even used to promote the Olympic games in 2016 and 2020. The Mario brand is estimated to be worth over 36 billion dollars in net revenue.

The ''Mario'' setting itself most often stars [[Mario]], a free-spirited and heroic man with strong jumping abilities who is, by this point at least, a celebrity in the colorful and cartoon-like {{iw|mariowiki|Mushroom Kingdom}}. Mario is often accompanied by his taller and more cowardly brother [[Luigi]], who is occasionally mocked in-universe for being less famous than his sibling, but also goes on a few adventures of his own. His love interest and the ruler of the kingdom, [[Princess Peach|Princess "Peach" Toadstool]], regularly gets taken away by Mario's trouble-making arch-nemesis, [[Bowser]], who is depicted as a menacing figure and/or a comedic one depending on the game. The most common setup for a ''Mario'' game is that Mario goes on an obstacle-laden quest to defeat Bowser and save Peach. ''Mario'' games rarely devote focus to lore or characterization; Mario, his world, and the established personalities that are his numerous allies and enemies represent Nintendo's primary "tileset" for creating colorful games of various genres that prioritize the quality of the gameplay itself, and ''Mario'' games sometimes satirize some conventions in video games like being self-aware of their own game logic and intentionally breaking them to subvert expectations.  

The ''Mario'' franchise is so big, and its side characters so thoroughly established, that several of these characters are the stars of their own semi-regular releases. [[Donkey Kong]], of which the Mario franchise is technically a spin-off, ironically was demoted to a spin-off and has starred alongside a simian supporting cast of his own in the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Donkey Kong Country|series}}'' series that, for a time, were primarily handled by British company Rareware. A pet-like dinosaur companion for Mario named [[Yoshi]] was introduced in the SNES launch title ''Super Mario World'', and has been the focus of the self-titled ''{{iw|mariowiki|Yoshi|series}}'' series. Mario's timid and cowardly brother Luigi would occasionally receive a starring role of his own, primarily with the acclaimed ''{{iw|mariowiki|Luigi's Mansion|series}}'' series. A mischievous anti-hero equivalent to Mario who debuted in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins}}'' for the Game Boy, [[Wario]], took over the ''Mario Land'' series with the renamed ''{{iw|mariowiki|Wario Land|series}}'' series and ''{{iw|mariowiki|WarioWare|series}}'' series that deliver a more outward parody of video game trends. [[Princess Peach]] has also occasionally taken the spotlight with the [[Nintendo DS]] game ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Princess Peach}}'' and [[Nintendo Switch]] game ''{{iw|mariowiki|Princess Peach Showtime!}}''.

===Fighters===

*[[File:MarioIcon(SSB).png|50px|right|link=Mario (SSB)]]'''{{SSB|Mario}}''' ([[Starter character|Starter]]): Mario is the mascot of Nintendo, and probably the most well-known video game character in the world. He first appeared in the arcade game ''Donkey Kong'' as the main protagonist, and since then, has appeared as the main hero in the ''Mario'' franchise. He has appeared in many Nintendo games spanning a large variety of genres. In almost every game that he is playable in, he is the most balanced character. This is also true in ''Smash 64'', as he acts as a balanced starting character. Mario's appearance and moves are based of his appearance in ''Super Mario 64''. An exception is his [[neutral special]], which is his iconic [[Fireball]] attack from his sidescroller games. His [[up special]] is [[Super Jump Punch]], a rising, multi-hitting punch based on Mario jumping and hitting a [[mariowiki:Coin Block|coin block]]. His [[down special]] is [[Mario Tornado]], a spinning attack loosely on the {{iw|mariowiki|Spin Jump}} from ''Super Mario World''.{{clr}}

*[[File:LuigiIcon(SSB).png|50px|right|link=Luigi (SSB)]]'''{{SSB|Luigi}}''' ([[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]): Luigi is Mario's younger, lankier twin brother who acts as the co-star and deuteragonist of the ''Mario'' franchise. He first appeared in the arcade game ''Mario Bros.'' as a green palette swap of Mario. Since then, he has started to gain his own personality and abilities. In ''Smash 64'', he appears as an unlockable character. His appearance is based off of ''Mario Kart 64'', which was his last major appearance. Luigi is a [[clone]] character of Mario, fittingly enough. However, he possesses his trademark superior jump height and inferior traction, and some of his moves have unique attributes. While his neutral special is also a [[Fireball]] attack, Luigi's are green, and they travel in a straight line, unaffected by gravity. His up special is also [[Super Jump Punch]], but instead of being multi-hit, it is a single hit that can cause high damage and knockback if timed correctly. His down special is [[Luigi Cyclone]], a variation of Mario Tornado with only two hits and different knockback.{{clr}}

*[[File:MetalMarioIcon(SSB).png|50px|right|link=Metal Mario]]'''[[Metal Mario]]''': A spin-off from a form Mario can take in ''Super Mario 64'', Metal Mario makes his gaming debut as an unplayable minor boss in the [[1P Game]] mode. He is fought in Stage 9, on his own stage, [[Meta Crystal]]. His moveset is identical to Mario's, with minor differences. Metal Mario barely flinches to ordinary attacks and is almost unaffected by throws at low percentages. In addition, he has extremely fast falling speed due to his weight. Although he is mute in this game, whenever he moves, he makes metallic sounds.{{clr}}

*[[File:PeachsCastleIconSSB.png|50px|right|link=Peach's Castle]]'''[[Peach's Castle]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): This stage takes place in the sky above Peach's Castle from ''Super Mario 64''. The actual castle itself can be fully seen in the background. There are two main platforms, the top which is a long bridge that players can go through. The bottom platform has a larger block moving left and right underneath it. On the top two corners there are two floating, inward-angled platforms that move slowly up and down. There is also a floating [[Bumper]] on the top center of the stage that slowly moves left to right.{{clr}}

*[[File:MushroomKingdomIconSSB.png|50px|right|link=Mushroom Kingdom (SSB)]] '''{{SSB|Mushroom Kingdom}}''' ([[Unlockable stage|Unlockable]]): The game's only unlockable stage, Mushroom Kingdom is an audiovisual throwback to the original ''Super Mario Bros.'' In the middle of the stage is a long pit. Above the pit are two platforms that move up or down depending on the weight on them. On either side of the pit are suspended platforms and [[Warp Pipe]]s that players can go through. [[Piranha Plant]]s will occasionally come out of the pipes and can damage players. A [[Pow Block]] will randomly spawn in the air that players can interact with.{{clr}}

*'''{{SSBMusicLink|5: Peach's Castle Sky Stage|5: Peach's Castle Sky Stage}}''': A remix of the original stages music from the original ''Super Mario Bros.'' It is in fact, a mixture of the world ground and underground themes. It is heard on the stage Peach's Castle.

*'''{{SSBMusicLink|13: Ancient Kingdom Stage|13: Ancient Kingdom Stage}}''': The original chiptune theme from the first stage of the original ''Super Mario Bros.'' It is heard on the stage Mushroom Kingdom under normal circumstances.

*'''{{SSBMusicLink|14: Ancient Kingdom Stage (Finale)|14: Ancient Kingdom Stage (Finale)}}''': The original chiptune "Hurry Up" version of the normal stage music heard in the original ''Super Mario Bros.'' It is heard on the stage Mushroom Kingdom when there are 30 seconds left and during Sudden Death.

*'''[[Victory theme#Mario Victory Theme|15: Mario Wins]]''': The victory theme of both [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] is an orchestration of the standard "Stage Complete" theme heard on the original ''Super Mario Bros.''

*'''{{SSBMusicLink|27: Starman|27: Starman}}''': A remix of the "invincible" music that would occur when Mario picks up a Starman in ''Super Mario Bros.'', and it occurs when the player picks up the Starman item during a match.

===Fighters===

*[[File:MarioIcon(SSBM).png|50px|right|link=Mario (SSBM)]]'''{{SSBM|Mario}}''' ([[Starter character|Starter]]): Mario returns as a starter character, now having his appearance being based on Nintendo 64-era artwork, such as ''Super Mario 64'' and ''Mario Kart 64''. When making the transition from ''Smash 64'' to ''Melee'', Mario was neither strongly buffed nor strongly nerfed. This again makes him a balanced fighter without any glaring advantages or disadvantages. He can now wall jump just like in his games, and is now given a [[side special]], which is the [[Cape]] from ''Super Mario World''. The Cape reflects projectiles and spins characters in the opposite direction.{{clr}}

*[[File:LuigiIcon(SSBM).png|50px|right|link=Luigi (SSBM)]]'''{{SSBM|Luigi}}''' ([[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]): Luigi returns as an unlockable character, whose appearance is once again based on his design in Nintendo 64-era artwork, such as ''Mario Kart 64''. Luigi is no longer a full on clone of Mario, but is considered a semi-clone. This is because he gained a few new neutral attacks. Luigi also gained a side special, which is [[Green Missile]]. This move can be charged, and once let go, Luigi is launched sideways like a rocket, causing damage. Luigi is notable for having the longest [[wavedash]] in the game. Overall, Luigi got a slight buff compared to his previous appearance.{{clr}}

*[[File:PeachIcon(SSBM).png|50px|right|link=Peach (SSBM)]]'''{{SSBM|Peach}}''' ([[Starter character|Starter]]): Peach is the princess of the Mushroom Kingdom who usually gets kidnapped and must be rescued by Mario. She first appeared in ''Super Mario Bros.'', where she needed to be rescued from the evil Bowser. In ''Melee'', Peach is a new starter character, with her appearance being based around Nintendo 64-era artwork, such as ''Super Mario 64'' and ''Mario Party 3''. She is a lightweight character with the unique ability to hover in the air when holding the jump button. Her neutral special is {{b|Toad|move}}, a counterattack where she pulls out [[Toad]] to reflect damage. Her side special is [[Peach Bomber]], a horizontal attack where Peach attacks with her hip. Her up special is [[Peach Parasol]], where Peach pulls out her parasol to slowly float down. Peach's down special is [[Vegetable]] which is based on a way to attack in ''Super Mario Bros. 2''. Peach would pull out a turnip (occasionally an item) from the ground, and throw it at opponents.{{clr}}

*[[File:BowserIcon(SSBM).png|50px|right|link=Bowser (SSBM)]]'''{{SSBM|Bowser}}''' ([[Starter character|Starter]]): Bowser is the main antagonist of the ''Mario'' franchise who first appeared in ''Super Mario Bros.'' Bowser constantly tries to kidnap Princess Peach and take over the Mushroom Kingdom with his army of Koopa Troopas, Goombas, and others. In ''Melee'', Bowser is a new starter character, whose appearance is based on ''Super Mario 64'' and ''Mario Kart 64''. Bowser wields great power and bulk, but is lacking in agility due to his heavy weight. His neutral special is [[Fire Breath]], an attack taken directly from ''Super Mario 64'' where Bowser breathes fire in front of him. His side special is [[Koopa Klaw]], where Bowser slashes and bites his opponent. His up special is [[Whirling Fortress]], which is loosely based on the [[Koopalings]] going in their shells and spinning sideways. Bowser's down special, [[Bowser Bomb]], comes from ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' where Bowser would jump up and perform a ground pound.{{clr}}

*[[File:DrMarioIcon(SSBM).png|50px|right|link=Dr. Mario (SSBM)]]'''{{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}''' ([[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]): Dr. Mario is simply Mario in a doctor's uniform from the puzzle spin-off series, ''Dr. Mario''. In it, Mario dresses up as a doctor and throws Megavitamins into a bottle to destroy three species of Viruses trapped within. In ''Melee'', Dr. Mario appears as a new unlockable character. He is a clone of Mario with some slightly altered specifications. In general, Dr. Mario's attacks are stronger than Mario's, but with slightly shorter reach and recovery. He has a different neutral special, [[Megavitamins]]. These are pill projectiles that act similar to [[Fireball]]s, except they do a little more damage and have a slightly longer range. His side special is [[Super Sheet]], which is slightly slower, longer and more powerful than Mario's Cape. His up special is [[Super Jump Punch]], just like Mario but a bit stronger. His down special is [[Dr. Tornado]], similar to Mario's down special but it is a little stronger and deals less hits.{{clr}}

*[[File:MetalMarioIcon(SSBM).png|50px|right|link=Metal Mario]]'''[[Metal Mario]]''': Metal Mario returns in ''Melee'' to play the same role of minor boss again. Metal Mario is encountered in the eleventh stage of the [[Adventure Mode]]. Here, Metal Mario must be fought on the stage {{SSBM|Battlefield}}, after the player defeats the fifteen [[Fighting Wire Frames]]. Just like before, Metal Mario is a heavy, flinch resisting clone of Mario. The only difference from ''Smash 64'' is that he does not resist as much knockback. One should note that the player can play as and fight against a Mario under the effect of the [[Metal Box]].{{clr}}

*[[File:MetalLuigiIcon(SSBM).png|50px|right|link=Metal Luigi]]'''[[Metal Luigi]]''': Metal Luigi makes his first, and only appearance as a single character in ''Melee''. Here, he plays the role of minor boss along with Metal Mario in the eleventh stage of the Adventure Mode. The player can only fight against Metal Luigi if Luigi has already been unlocked. Naturally, Metal Luigi is a heavy, flinch resisting clone of Luigi. Just like Metal Mario, Metal Luigi is mute and only makes metallic noises when moving. One should note that the player can play as and fight against a Luigi under the effect of the Metal Box.{{clr}}

*[[File:GigaBowserIcon(SSBM).png|50px|right|link=Giga Bowser]]'''[[Giga Bowser]]''': Giga Bowser is the gargantuan and powered up version of Bowser. He makes his gaming debut in ''Melee''. Because he only appears in ''Smash Bros.'', and his trophy is under the {{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}  universe, he is considered half ''Mario'', half ''Smash Bros.'' property. In ''Melee'', he is the secret final boss of both the [[Adventure Mode]], and the [[Event Mode]]. He is fought on the stage [[Final Destination]] in both instances. Although he is more than twice the size of Bowser, his moveset is almost identical to Bowser's. His attacks are considerably stronger in power, knockback, and range.{{clr}}

*[[File:PrincessPeachsCastleIconSSBM.png|right|link=Princess Peach's Castle]] '''Mushroom Kingdom: [[Princess Peach's Castle]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): Taking place on the rooftops of Peach's castle, this stage is far more representative of the castle in its ''Super Mario 64''-onward incarnation. Occasionally, one of three colored buttons spawn on the stage, and when pressed on, some "!" blocks and two semi-solid platforms of the same color will spawn. Sometimes, a Banzai Bill will appear from a random side of the screen (including the top) and move in a slow straight path until it crashes into the castle, creating an explosion.{{clr}}

*[[File:RainbowCruiseIconSSBM.png|right|link=Rainbow Cruise]] '''Mushroom Kingdom: [[Rainbow Cruise]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): In homage to the final stage of ''Super Mario 64'', this stage is an aerial obstacle course that has a scrolling camera. It starts off on a flying ship (with two semi-solid platforms) that is facing left. After some time, the ship sinks, and players must travel through many moving and collapsing platforms. This is when the players must keep up with the scrolling camera. The stage moves in a clockwise order and at the end, it returns to where it started, getting ready for another cycle to start.{{clr}}

*[[File:MushroomKingdomIconSSBM.png|right|link=Mushroom Kingdom (SSBM)]] '''{{SSBM|Mushroom Kingdom}}''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): The spiritual successor to the Mushroom Kingdom stage of the original ''Smash Bros.'', this Mushroom Kingdom stage is once again a homage to the original ''Super Mario Bros.'' The stage is split up into three sections: two walk-off small sections on the left and right, and one main section in the middle. Between the outer ones are two pits. Above the ground, the are rows of [[Brick Block]]s than can be broken. Sometimes, [[? Block|"?" blocks]] may appear instead. Hitting one of these blocks will make an item spawn.{{clr}}

*[[File:MushroomKingdomIIIconSSBM.png|right|link=Mushroom Kingdom II]] '''[[Mushroom Kingdom II]]''' ([[Unlockable stage|Unlockable]]): This stage functions as a throwback to ''Super Mario Bros. 2''. Like Mushroom Kingdom, this stage consists of three sections, the left and right which are walk-offs. The middle section is a little lowered, and between the sections are pits. The waterfall in the background can produce small logs which players can stand on until they fall into the pits. Randomly, [[Birdo]] appears as a stage obstacle shooting out eggs from her mouth. [[Pidget]]s can also appear riding on carpets that players can stand on.{{clr}}

<small>'''''Bold italics''''' denote an item new to the ''Smash Bros.'' series.</small>

*'''[[Fire Flower]]''': Returns from ''Smash 64'' with a different design.

*'''{{b|Starman|item}}''': Returns from ''Smash 64'' essentially unaltered in function and purpose.

*'''[[Bob-omb]]''': Returns from ''Smash 64'', essentially unaltered in function and purpose.

*'''''[[Freezie]]''''': Freezies are enemies from the original ''Mario Bros.'' that kill Mario and Luigi upon a contact. In ''Melee'', when it appears, it slides in one direction and will fall off the stage if not picked up in time. It can be hurled at opponents to encase them in a slab of ice, and they will be temporarily frozen as others attack him or her and pile on the damage without any knockback.

*'''''[[Super Mushroom]]''''': An iconic power-up from the original ''Super Mario Bros.'' that carried on to almost every other ''Mario'' game. In many of its appearances, the Super Mushroom increases whoever grabs it in size and extends their life meter by one. In ''Melee'', if a player touches one, they grow in size and increase their bulkiness and strength for a short period of time.

*'''''[[Metal Box]]''''': An item based on the Metal Box from ''Super Mario 64''. This would provide Mario with a Metal Cap, allowing him to change into [[Metal Mario]], giving him much greater weight and power. In ''Melee'', albeit without the cap; characters temporarily into a living metal model of themselves, increasing their resiliency but also their dropping weight, and making them mute.

*'''Red Koopa Paratroopas''': First appearing in ''Super Mario Bros.'', these are Red Koopas Troopas that have white wings on their shell. They fly in set patterns, and when Mario jumps on them, they lose their wings and convert into regular Red Koopa Troopas. This is fully reflected in their appearances in ''Melee'', where they appear on the first stage of Adventure Mode.

*'''{{SSBMMusicLink|Princess Peach's Castle}}''': An orchestrated remix of the famous stage music from the original ''Super Mario Bros'', with elements of the same game's "underground" theme overlapping with it. It is heard on the Princess Peach's Castle stage in Vs. Mode, and also as the primary music for Mushroom Kingdom Adventure. It is also used as Bowser's credits theme. It is Song 1 in the [[Sound Test]].

*'''{{SSBMMusicLink|Rainbow Cruise}}''': A medley of two ''Mario'' series tracks. The first half of the track is the remixed first half of an energized tune heard in ''Super Mario 64'', while the second half is a remix of the underwater theme heard in ''Super Mario Bros.'' It is also used as Peach's credits theme. It is Song 2 in the Sound Test.

*'''{{SSBMMusicLink|Mushroom Kingdom}}''': A perfect preservation of the original chiptune normal stage music heard in the original ''Super Mario Bros.'', appearing on Mushroom Kingdom as the primary track. It is Song 21 in the Sound Test.

*'''{{SSBMMusicLink|Mushroom Kingdom (Finale)}}''': The original chiptune "Hurry Up" music heard in ''Super Mario Bros.'' It is heard on the stage Mushroom Kingdom when the [[Match timer|match's timer]] reached thirty seconds. It is Song 22 in the Sound Test.

*'''{{SSBMMusicLink|Mushroom Kingdom II}}''': The original chiptune normal stage music heard in ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', appearing on Mushroom Kingdom II as the primary track and as Luigi's credits theme. It is Song 23 in the Sound Test.

*'''{{SSBMMusicLink|Mushroom Kingdom II (Finale)}}''': The original chiptune Boss music in ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', appearing on Mushroom Kingdom II as the primary track when the match's timer reached thirty seconds. It is Song 24 in the Sound Test.

*'''{{SSBMMusicLink|Super Mario Bros. 3}}''': A synthesized rock-based medley of the first stage music and the first overworld music in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros. 3}}''. It is heard as a secondary track on Yoshi's Island and the single-player Mushroom Kingdom Adventure. It is also used as Mario's credits theme. It is Song 30 in the Sound Test.

*'''{{SSBMMusicLink|Dr. Mario}}''': A synthesized remix of the ''Fever'' music track first heard in the original ''{{iw|mariowiki|Dr. Mario|game}}'' and all of its sequels. This is heard as a secondary track on both Mushroom Kingdom and Mushroom Kingdom II. It is also used as Dr. Mario's credits theme. It is Song 36 in the Sound Test.

*'''[[Victory theme#Mario Victory Theme|Mario's Victory]]''': The victory theme of [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Peach]], [[Bowser]], and [[Dr. Mario]] is an orchestration of the standard "Stage Complete" theme heard in ''Super Mario Bros.'' It is Song 38 in the Sound Test.

*'''{{SSBMMusicLink|Starman}}''': A remix of the "invincible" music that would occur when Mario picks up a Starman in ''Super Mario Bros''., and it occurs when the player picks up the Starman item in a match. It is Song 77 in the Sound Test.

===Trophies===

In a maneuver both traditional and expected, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' is rife with ''Mario''-based content. In addition to every previous character from the universe (sans Dr. Mario, making ''Brawl'' the only ''Smash Bros.'' game to cut a ''Mario'' character) returning, the sub-franchise revolving around series anti-hero [[Wario]] has been [[Wario (universe)|recognized as its own universe]] for this game, as well as [[Diddy Kong]] joining [[Donkey Kong]] as the second ''Donkey Kong'' fighter. [[Yoshi]] returns as well. Discounting the sub-universes, ''Mario'' is third only to ''Pokémon'' and {{uv|Zelda}} in terms of total characters (counting the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} as three separate characters and [[Zelda]]/[[Sheik]] as two) and has twice as many stages as the next most represented franchise. ''Brawl'' is also the last game in the series to have an unlockable ''Mario'' stage.

===Fighters===

===Boss===

*[[File:Petey.jpg|right|120px|link=Petey Piranha]]'''[[Petey Piranha]]''': A recurring character in contemporary ''Mario'' games, Petey appears in the [[Subspace Emissary]] mode as the first Boss fought. He captures Peach and [[Zelda]] in cages, and uses them to attack the player. The player's goal is to free one of the princesses by attacking their cage. When Petey is defeated, the most damaged cage is broken, and the princess inside is saved. The unsaved one is then turned into a trophy by Wario.

*[[File:Icon-delfinoplaza.gif|right|link=Delfino Plaza]]'''[[Delfino Plaza]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): Based on the main hub area from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Sunshine}}''. Taking place at first on a platform, the stage flies around and through the plaza area and touches down at certain parts, where the current area in the plaza itself then becomes the ground for the stage for a period of time, and then the platform swoops in and carries the player to another area. The stage's movement mechanics are similar to ''Melee''’s {{SSBM|Mute City}}.{{clr}}

*[[File:Icon-mushroomykingdom.gif|right|link=Mushroomy Kingdom]]'''[[Mushroomy Kingdom]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): While the two previous ''Smash Bros.'' games have featured Mushroom Kingdom stages based on the original ''Super Mario Bros.'', Mushroomy Kingdom is a full recreation of {{iw|mariowiki|World 1-1|Super Mario Bros.}} from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', apparently aged since the original ''Super Mario Bros.'' from a vibrant green land into a barren desert. However, while the previous Mushroom Kingdom stages were in a pixel-art style, the Mushroomy Kingdom stage is a completely enhanced version of the stage, even featuring a fitting mix of the original Overworld theme. From time to time, {{iw|mariowiki|World 1-2|Super Mario Bros.}}, an underground level, will load, instead of World 1-1.{{clr}}

*[[File:Icon-mariocircuit.gif|right|link=Mario Circuit (SSBB)]]'''{{SSBB|Mario Circuit}}''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): This stage is taken from the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart|series}}'' series, and takes place at an intersection of a figure-8 track that's a bit like {{iw|mariowiki|Figure-8 Circuit}} from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart DS}}'', with [[Shy Guy]]s racing through it on karts. Players can be damaged if they make contact with any passing Shy Guys.{{clr}}

*[[File:Icon-luigismansion.gif|right|Luigi's Mansion]]'''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''' ([[Unlockable stage|Unlockable]]): Luigi's Mansion is based on [[mariowiki: Luigi's Mansion|the game of the same name]]. There are pillars in the mansion that can be destroyed to make the whole mansion fall apart. The Mansion eventually comes back together again.{{clr}}

*[[File:Icon-mariobros.gif|right|link=Mario Bros.]]'''[[Mario Bros.]]''' ([[Unlockable stage|Unlockable]]): A recreation of the classic ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Bros.}}'' game, complete with enemies. A stage that almost completely throws the rules of ''Smash Bros.'' out the window, KOing opponents normally here is notoriously difficult due to the way the stage is arranged. Instead, the enemies are a player's main means of scoring KOs by using them as projectile weapons.{{clr}}

All items except for the [[Red Shell]] return. All these items are classified within the main ''Mario'' series. For information on the Hammer and Spring items, see the ''Donkey Kong'' universe page.

*'''[[Fire Flower]]''': The Fire Flower returns from the previous ''Smash Bros.'' games, redesigned to match its appearance in recent ''Mario'' titles. It remains functionally identical to previous ''Smash'' titles. However, thanks to the new physics of ''Brawl'', it can now be used while moving around and jumping.

*'''{{b|Starman|item}}''': Returns from ''Smash 64'' and ''Melee'', now using the jingle from the original ''Super Mario Bros.''

*'''[[Green Shell]]''': The Green Shell returns from ''Smash 64'' and ''Melee'', essentially unchanged.

*'''[[Super Mushroom]]''': Returns from ''Melee'' without significant changes, and returns as a mode in [[Special Brawl]].

*'''[[Metal Box]]''': The Metal Box returns from ''Melee'' with the same basic function and purpose. It is also a mode on [[Special Brawl]].

*'''''{{b|Peach|item}}''''': Although debuting in ''Brawl'', it can't be considered a part of the [[Super Smash Bros. (universe)|''Super Smash Bros.'' universe]] as it only comes after Peach's Final Smash, [[Peach Blossom]]. It heals 5% damage if eaten.

 

The ''Mario'' franchise features easily the most commonly summoned Assist Trophy characters with a total of three (whereas no other represented franchise has more than one) - this total goes up to four when [[Kat & Ana]] (from the ''Wario'' series) is counted.

 

*'''[[Hammer Bro]]''': A single member of the duo that Mario has fought since ''Super Mario Bros.'', Hammer Bro somewhat predictably tosses hammers at the foe when summoned, and then disappears.{{clr}}

*'''[[Lakitu and Spinies]]''': Appearing in his original 8-bit form from ''Super Mario Bros.'', Lakitu throws Spinies at the ground, which wander around damaging players like they did in the original game. That being said, Lakitu can receive damage from opponents and be defeated prematurely.{{clr}}

 

*'''[[Bullet Bill]]''': Appear as common enemies in the [[Subspace Emissary]], and behave similarly to how they acted in ''Mario'' platformers, shooting across the screen to hit the player character.

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*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Title / Ending (Super Mario World)}}''': A remix/medley of two songs from ''[[Super Mario World]]''—the title screen music, as well as the credits music. It is used on the Delfino Plaza stage. This song is also played during both Mario and Peach's Classic Mode credits.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Main Theme (New Super Mario Bros.)}}''': A completely redone version of the theme that plays on the generic overworld stages in ''{{iw|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros.}}'' accompanied with the "Level Complete" theme at the end. It is used on the Delfino Plaza stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Luigi's Mansion Theme}}''': A haunting orchestrated version of the main theme of ''{{iw|mariowiki|Luigi's Mansion}}''. It is the theme for the Luigi's Mansion stage. This song also plays during Luigi's Classic Mode credits.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Airship Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3)}}''': An orchestrated remix of the Airship theme from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros. 3}}''. A similar remix is heard in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}''. It is used on the Luigi's Mansion stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Castle / Boss Fortress (Super Mario World / SMB 3)}}''': A techno-styled medley of the fortress music from ''Super Mario World'' as well as the boss music from ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. It is used on the Luigi's Mansion stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.)}}''': A soothing remix of the very well-known ''Mario'' theme song. It is theme for the {{iw|mariowiki|World 1-1|Super Mario Bros.}} variant of the Mushroomy Kingdom stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Ground Theme 2 (Super Mario Bros.)}}''': A more upbeat remix of the same ''Mario'' theme song. It is used on the 1-1 variant of the Mushroomy Kingdom stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Gritzy Desert}}''': A completely redone version of {{iw|mariowiki|Gritzy Desert}}'s music from the Nintendo DS RPG ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time}}''. It is used on the 1-1 variant of the Mushroomy Kingdom stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Underground Theme (Super Mario Bros.)}}''': An ambiance laden remix of the popular underground theme from the original ''Super Mario Bros.'' It is the theme for the {{iw|mariowiki|World 1-2|Super Mario Bros.}} variant of the Mushroomy Kingdom stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Underwater Theme (Super Mario Bros.)}}''': An eccentric song that remixes the underwater theme from ''Super Mario Bros.'': it first starts off as the original NES version, then becomes an orchestrated version and finally turns into a bluegrass version. It is used on the {{iw|mariowiki|World 1-2|Super Mario Bros.}} variant of the Mushroomy Kingdom stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Underground Theme (Super Mario Land)}}''': A remix of the underground theme from the Game Boy hit ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Land}}''. It is used on the World 1-2 variant of the Mushroomy Kingdom stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Mario Kart|Mario Circuit}}''': A techno-styled remix of the {{iw|mariowiki|Mario Circuit}} tracks' music from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Kart}}'', starting with [[mariowiki:Mario Circuit 1|the first Mario Circuit track]]. It is the theme for the Mario Circuit stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Mario Kart|Luigi Circuit}}''': A remix of an oft-used racetrack music from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart 64}}'', the first being the eponymous {{iw|mariowiki|Luigi Raceway}}. It is used on the Mario Circuit stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Mario Kart|Waluigi Pinball}}''': Completely redone, this is a version of the {{iw|mariowiki|Waluigi Pinball}} racetrack music from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart DS}}''. It is used on the Mario Circuit stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Mario Tennis / Mario Golf}}''': A medley of various songs from both ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Golf}}'' games as well as both ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Tennis}}'' games for the N64 and GCN. It is used on the Mario Circuit stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Mario Bros.}}''': A medley of the "stage-starting" theme based on ''Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik'' and the title screen jingle from the original arcade game ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Bros.}}'' It is the theme for the Mario Bros. stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Chill (Dr. Mario)}}''': A remix of the "Chill" music from the popular puzzler ''{{iw|mariowiki|Dr. Mario|game}}''. It is used on the [[Flat Zone 2]] stage.

 

*{{GameIcon|SSBM}}'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Rainbow Cruise (Melee)}}''': A remix of [[Rainbow Ride]]'s music from ''Super Mario 64'', taken directly from ''Melee''. It is the theme for the Rainbow Cruise stage.

*{{GameIcon|SSBM}}'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Princess Peach's Castle (Melee)}}''': An arrangement of the overworld/underground theme from ''Super Mario Bros.'', taken directly from ''Melee''. It is used on the Rainbow Cruise stage.

*{{GameIcon|SSBM}}'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Yoshi's Island (Melee)}}''': A banjo-based cover of the Athletic theme from ''Super Mario World'', taken directly from ''Melee''. It is used on the [[Yoshi's Island (Melee)]] stage.

*{{GameIcon|SSBM}}'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Bros. 3 (Melee)}}''': A medley of the overworld theme and the music for {{iw|mariowiki|Grass Land}} from ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', taken directly from ''Melee''. It is used on the Yoshi's Island (Melee) stage.

*{{GameIcon|SSBM}}'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Dr. Mario (Melee)}}''': A remix of the first two primary musics from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Dr. Mario|game}}'', taken directly from ''Melee''. It is used on the [[PictoChat]] stage.

 

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Delfino Plaza}}''': Taken directly from ''Super Mario Sunshine'', this was the music that played in the hub overworld of {{iw|mariowiki|Delfino Plaza}}, with the "Yoshi" woodblock rhythm inserted at a point. It is the theme for the Delfino Plaza stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Ricco Harbor}}''': This is the music that plays in Ricco Harbor, the second level of ''Super Mario Sunshine''. This track is taken directly from said game, and it is used on the Delfino Plaza stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Main Theme (Super Mario 64)}}''': The music that plays on many levels (with several variations) from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}'', this is taken directly from the same game. It is used on the Delfino Plaza stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Mario Kart|Rainbow Road}}''': Taken directly from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart: Double Dash!!}}'', this was the music that played on {{iw|mariowiki|Rainbow Road|GCN}}, the final track in both this title as well as all other ''Mario Kart'' games excluding the retro courses featured in ''Mario Kart DS'' and ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart Wii}}''. It is used on the Mario Circuit stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Power-Up Music}}''': Taken directly from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Wrecking Crew}}'', this was the theme that played when Mario grabbed the Magic Hammer. It is used on the Mario Bros. stage, and also plays when any character grabs a [[Golden Hammer]].

 

*'''[[Victory theme#Mario Victory Theme|Victory! Mario Series]]''': An orchestrated version of the "level complete" fanfare from the original ''Super Mario Bros.''

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*''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''

*''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''

*''[[Super Mario World]]''

==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==

As with past installments, the ''Mario'' franchise is well represented in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. The four primary fighters from ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'' — [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Peach]] and [[Bowser]] — were confirmed to return in no more than three months after the games' official showcase at E3 2013. After a hiatus of new representation in ''Brawl'', the series received newcomers in [[Rosalina]] & [[Luma]] and [[Bowser Jr.]], as well as the return of ''Melee'' fighter [[Dr. Mario]]. Even with the conclusion of [[DLC]] in February 2016, the ''Mario'' franchise still has the most playable fighters, excluding the series-related characters [[Donkey Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Yoshi]], and [[Wario]], who all return as well.

*[[File:BowserJrIcon(SSB4-U).png|50px|right|link=Bowser Jr. (SSB4)]]'''{{SSB4|Bowser Jr.}}''' (3DS: [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]; Wii U: [[Starter character|Starter]]): Bowser Jr. is Bowser's spoiled son, introduced in the 2002 title ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Sunshine}}''. Like his father, Bowser Jr. has the unquenchable desire to defeat Mario. He has become a reoccurring antagonist in the ''Mario'' series. This is especially prevalent in the ''New Super Mario Bros.'' subseries, where he often appears as the primary villain while Bowser takes a secondary role. In the subseries he pilots his {{iw|mariowiki|Junior Clown Car}}, a flying, emotive vehicle that is stuffed with unorthodox weaponry. It is this interpretation of Bowser Jr. that appears in ''SSB4'', where he pilots his Clown Car during battle and utilizes its bizarre gizmos. Uniquely, the Clown Car receives less damage when hit than Bowser Jr. himself, allowing for unique styles of defensive play. What's also special about Bowser Jr. is that he is not alone — instead of [[Alternate costume (SSB4)|alternate colors]], Bowser Jr. can be swapped with one of the seven '''[[Koopalings]]''', who also use their own personal versions of the Junior Clown Car. Bowser Jr. and the Koopalings were leaked as playable characters during the ESRB leaks and were officially confirmed during The 50-Fact Extravaganza. He is an unlockable fighter in ''Smash for Nintendo 3DS'', but is a starter character in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.{{clr}}

===Stages===

*[[File:PeachsCastle64IconSSB4-U.png|75px|right|link=Peach's Castle]]{{GameIcon|SSB}}'''[[Peach's Castle (64)]]''' ([[DLC]]): a floating arena staged above the grounds of the [[mariowiki:Princess Peach's Castle|titular palace]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}''. The platforms are structured like a {{iw|wikipedia|pinball table}}, with a [[bumper]] at its apex and light shield-shaped structures in the uppermost corners.  A broad, masonic platform shifts back-and-forth at the base. This stage is large enough to accommodate [[8-Player Smash]] and is one of the possible stages to appear in Level 2 (3DS) and Level 6 (Wii U) of [[All-Star Mode]] as a [[home stage]] for Peach  and Bowser. Its [[Ω form]] is a floating platform like [[Final Destination]]. Peach's Castle was released as downloadable content on July 31, 2015 for both the 3DS and Wii U versions. It is one of four stages from the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' to be in ''SSB4'', with the other three being [[Kongo Jungle]], [[Hyrule Castle]], and {{SSB|Dream Land}}.{{clr}}

*[[File:SuperMarioMakerIconSSB4-U.png|75px|right|link=Super Mario Maker]]'''[[Super Mario Maker]]''' ([[DLC]]): an area composed of randomly generated set pieces based on concepts from the titular title – ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Maker}}''. As in ''Mario Maker'', the assets used derive from  from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros.}}'', ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros. 3}}'', ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario World}}'', and ''{{iw|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros. U}}''.  The setup varies widely, sometimes existing as a floating platform, other times developing walk-off platforms like [[Wii Fit Studio]]. This stage is large enough to accommodate [[8-Player Smash]]. Its [[Ω form]] is a floating platform like [[Final Destination]]. Super Mario Maker was released as downloadable content on September 30, 2015 for both the 3DS and Wii U versions.{{clr}}

Stages exclusive to the 3DS version. According to game director [[Masahiro Sakurai]], the unlockable {{uv|Kirby}} stage {{SSB4|Dream Land}} was originally going to be based on ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Land}}''.<ref name="Sakurai505">{{cite web |url=https://www.sourcegaming.info/2016/05/11/sakuraifanmisconception505/

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*[[File:MushroomyKingdomIconSSB4-3.png|75px|right|link=Mushroomy Kingdom]]{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''[[Mushroomy Kingdom]]''' ([[Starter Stage|Starter]]): a now abandoned wasteland from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros.}}'' It is a scrolling stage faithfully based on {{iw|mariowiki|World 1-1|Super Mario Bros.}}. Consequently, Mushroomy Kingdom's main platforms are {{iw|mariowiki|Pipe}}s and breakable {{iw|mariowiki|Brick Block}}s. As in ''Super Mario Bros.'', {{iw|mariowiki|? Block}}s are found on the stage and will release an item if struck. Unlike in ''Brawl'', there is no underground level. This is one of the possible stages to appear in Level 2 of [[All-Star Mode]] as a [[home stage]] for Peach and Bowser. Dr. Mario is [[unlock]]ed on this stage. Its [[Ω form]] is columnar.{{clr}}

*[[File:3DLandIconSSB4-3.png|75px|right|link=3D Land]]'''[[3D Land]]''' ([[Starter Stage|Starter]]): a scrolling stage based on various locations from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario 3D Land}}'', beginning in an area similar to {{iw|mariowiki|World 1-1|Super Mario 3D Land}} at the base of Peach's Castle. Unlike other scrolling stages, it shifts to other stage types. The stage leads to a seaside valley of shifting platforms, similar to isolated stages like [[Battlefield]] or traveling stages like Isle Delfino. {{iw|mariowiki|Skewer}}s rise from the sea below and destroy the platforms as it pushes through the valley, before arriving at a giant {{iw|mariowiki|Warp Pipe}} that transitions back to the beginning of the stage. This is one of the possible stages to appear in Level 6 of [[All-Star Mode]] as a [[home stage]] for Bowser Jr., who is also [[unlock]]ed on this stage. Its [[Ω form]] is a floating platform like [[Final Destination]].{{clr}}

*[[File:GoldenPlainsIconSSB4-3.png|75px|right|link=Golden Plains]]'''[[Golden Plains]]''' ([[Starter Stage|Starter]]): a spacious field based on motifs from ''{{iw|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros. 2}}'' covered with {{iw|mariowiki|Gold Coin}}s that are collected on contact. Accumulating 100 Coins turns the character [[gold]] and increases their attack power. Though not based on one specific location, it is largely derivative of levels from {{iw|mariowiki|World 1|New Super Mario Bros. 2}}. It is one of the possible stages to appear in Level 2 of [[All-Star Mode]] as a [[home stage]] for Peach and Bowser. Its [[Ω form]] is columnar.{{clr}}

*[[File:RainbowRoadIconSSB4-3.png|75px|right|link=Rainbow Road]]'''[[Rainbow Road]]''' ([[Starter Stage|Starter]]): an extraterrestrial arena staged on the [[mariowiki:Rainbow Road|titular race course]] from the ''Mario Kart'' series. This [[mariowiki:Rainbow Road (3DS)|incarnation of Rainbow Road]] comes from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart 7}}''. Like Mario Circuit, it is a traveling stage littered with hazardous, kart-driving Shy Guys. This is one of the possible stages to appear in Level 7 of [[All-Star Mode]] as a [[home stage]] for Rosalina & Luma. Its [[Ω form]] is a floating platform like [[Final Destination]]. Rainbow Road was teased prior to its unveiling in reveal trailer for Rosalina & Luma, "Comet Observatory".{{clr}}

*[[File:PaperMarioIconSSB4-3.png|75px|right|link=Paper Mario]]'''[[Paper Mario]]''' ([[Starter Stage|Starter]]): a handcrafted stage based on locations from the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Paper Mario|series}}'' series. Like [[Castle Siege]], it is a transitional stage that cycles through three different phases. Each one has its own hazards, platform layouts, set order, and is based on a unique location. The three phases are:

::#'''Hither Thither Hill''': a grassy plain from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Paper Mario: Sticker Star}}''. A large windwill provides secondary rotating platforms. Towards the end of this phase, a large [[mariowiki:Sticker (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)#Things|Fan Thing]] is erected on the left side of the stage and blows powerful gusts of wind. Paper Mario’s columnar [[Ω form]] is staged in this phase.

::#'''S.S. ''Flavion''''': a seafaring vessel from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door}}''. Due to the limitations of the 3DS system, the paper-made sea is not swimmable. The ship is occasionally approached by the giant {{iw|mariowiki|Blooper}} from ''The Thousand-Year Door'' or is blasted into the sky by the {{iw|mariowiki|Whale|character}} from the original ''{{iw|mariowiki|Paper Mario}}''.

====''for Wii U''====

Stages exclusive to the Wii U version. Unused data left in the game's files suggests that a stage based on ''{{iw|mariowiki|Dr. Mario}}'' was planned but ultimately scrapped. Like [[Wily Castle]] and [[Gaur Plain]], it would have included the {{iw|mariowiki|Virus}}es as [[boss]]es.

*[[File:DelfinoPlazaIconSSB4-U.png|75px|right|link=Delfino Plaza]]{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''[[Delfino Plaza]]''' ([[Starter Stage|Starter]]): staged on floating platforms that travels to various locations on the [[mariowiki:Delfino Plaza|titular island plaza]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Sunshine}}''. Like [[Skyloft]], the primary platform brings the fight to various areas around town, such as the {{iw|mariowiki|Shine Gate}}. While all visited locales have widely varied platform arrangements, the main floating platform cycles through basic [[Battlefield]]-like layouts. It is one of the possible stages to appear in Level 7 of [[All-Star Mode]] as a [[home stage]] for Mario and Luigi. Only its [[Ω form]] can accommodate [[8-Player Smash]], which  is a floating platform like [[Final Destination]].{{clr}}

*[[File:MarioCircuitBrawlIconSSB4-U.png|75px|right|link=Mario Circuit (SSBB)]]{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''[[Mario Circuit (SSBB)|Mario Circuit (Brawl)]]''' ([[Starter Stage|Starter]]): an arena staged on the [[mariowiki:Mario Circuit|titular race course]] from the ''Mario Kart'' series. It is not based on any specific incarnation of Mario Circuit, but it most closely resembles the {{iw|mariowiki|Figure-8 Circuit}} from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart DS}}''. Its assets derive from ''Mario Kart DS'' and its predecessor ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart: Double Dash!!}}'' Like the other ''Mario Kart'' stages, the course is littered with hazardous, kart-driving Shy Guys that will rundown opponents. Shy Guys can be knocked off the road if attacked at the right time. The stage is large enough to accommodate [[8-Player Smash]]. It is one of the possible stages to appear in Level 6 of [[All-Star Mode]] as a [[home stage]] for Peach and Bowser. Its [[Ω form]] is an unused section of track risen high above the raceway.{{clr}}

*[[File:LuigisMansionIconSSB4-U.png|75px|right|link=Luigi's Mansion]]{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''' ([[Starter Stage|Starter]]): staged in the titular haunted estate from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Luigi's Mansion}}''. The arena consists of the mansions interior and exterior. The floors of the mansion serve as platforms. While there are no hazards on this stage, the columns that support the mansion can be destroyed, partially dismantling the mansion, releasing [[Boo]]s, and removing platforms. The mansion eventually reforms. The stage is large enough to accommodate [[8-Player Smash]]. It is one of the possible stages to appear in Level 7 of [[All-Star Mode]] as a [[home stage]] for Luigi. Its [[Ω form]] is columnar and is staged on the mansion's roof.{{clr}}

*[[File:MushroomKingdomUIconSSB4-U.png|75px|right|link=Mushroom Kingdom U]]'''[[Mushroom Kingdom U]]''' ([[Starter Stage|Starter]]): staged in [[mariowiki:File:NSMBUMushroomKingdom.png|western regions]] of the Mushroom Kingdom from ''{{iw|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros. U}}''. It is a transitional stage like Castle Siege and Paper Mario. Kamek uses his magic to make phases transition. There are four phases: {{iw|mariowiki|Acorn Plains}}, {{iw|mariowiki|Rock-Candy Mines}}, {{iw|mariowiki|Meringue Clouds}}, and {{iw|mariowiki|Slide Lift Tower}}. Each phase has unique layouts and hazards. However, the order that the phases occur is random. Some hazards intentionally overlap, such as the sprouting of a giant beanstalk or the falling of giant icicles. Nabbit occasionally appears and will kidnap nearby opponents that are vulnerable, although he can be stunned and KOed by anyone's attacks, even while kidnapping someone. It is one of the possible stages to appear in Level 6 of [[All-Star Mode]] as a [[home stage]] for Peach  and Bowser. Only its [[Ω form]] can accommodate [[8-Player Smash]], which  is columnar and staged in Acorn Plains.{{clr}}

*[[File:MarioGalaxyIconSSB4-U.png|75px|right|link=Mario Galaxy]]'''[[Mario Galaxy]]''' ([[Starter Stage|Starter]]): a spacious arena staged on a [[mariowiki:Gateway Galaxy|grassy planetoid]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}''. [[mariowiki:Airship|Bowser's Airships]], {{iw|mariowiki|Starshroom}}s, and the {{iw|mariowiki|Starship Mario}} from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy 2}}'' fly in the background among neighboring {{iw|wikipedia|celestial bodies}}. {{iw|mariowiki|Star Bit}}s rain onto the stage like {{iw|wikipedia|falling star}}s and burst on impact. There are no hazards on this stage, but due to the planetoid’s unique shape, [[gravity]] is distortedly curved. It is large enough to accommodate [[8-Player Smash]]. This is one of the possible stages to appear in Level 1 of [[All-Star Mode]] as a [[home stage]] for Rosalina & Luma. Its [[Ω form]] is a floating hemisphere with normal gravity.{{clr}}

*[[File:MarioCircuitIconSSB4-U.png|75px|right|link=Mario Circuit (SSB4)]]'''{{SSB4|Mario Circuit}}''' ([[Starter Stage|Starter]]): an arena staged on the [[mariowiki:Mario Circuit (MK8)|titular race course]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}''. Like Rainbow Road, it is a traveling stage littered with hazardous, kart-driving Shy Guys. The Möbius strip-shaped racecourse does not curve like a normal raceway because it has {{iw|mariowiki|anti gravity}} segments, resulting in occasional unorthodox platform placements where the road is above the stage. In some places, Shy Guys drive on walls or ceilings. The course weaves around Peach's Castle and {{iw|mariowiki|Mario Motors}} garages. It is large enough to accommodate [[8-Player Smash]]. This is one of the possible stages to appear in Level 2 of [[All-Star Mode]] as a [[home stage]] for Bowser Jr. Its [[Ω form]] is a spacious floating platform like [[Final Destination]]. It was one of the few stages based on a Wii U-exclusive title.{{clr}}

*'''[[Super Star]]''' (status): a bouncing, traveling star from ''Super Mario Bros.'' that grants temporary invincibility on contact.

*'''''[[Fire Bar]]''''' (battering): a new battering weapon based on the spinning bars of flame from ''Super Mario Bros.'' Every second time it makes contact with an opponent, it loses a fireball. The greatest knockback and damage output is at the base of the bar.

*'''''{{b|Bullet Bill|item}}''''' (transformation): a sentient bullet item from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart DS}}''. It spawns on stage as a small bullet that can be picked up. When "thrown", the user transforms into a large Bullet Bill and flies across the stage.

*'''''{{b|Grass|item}}''''' ([[container]]): pluckable red stalks from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros. 2}}''. Upon pressing the attack button, the grass is plucked and with it comes a randomly selected item. If the item can be held, it automatically is in the character's hand. If the item is used by touching it, such as a Super Mushroom, it instantly takes effect.

*'''''[[Super Leaf]]''''' (status): a tanooki leaf from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros. 3}}''. When equipped, the user sprouts raccoon ears and a ringed tail. It allows the user to float in mid-air like {{SSB4|Peach}}. During development, it potentially was also going to allow users to strike opponents with the tail, but this concept was scrapped. When fluttering, the floating sound effect from ''Super Mario 3D Land'' plays.

*'''''{{b|Boomerang|item}}''''' (throwing): a blue boomerang from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario 3D Land}}'' that can be tossed and return to the user after going a certain distance. When caught, its power increases. Boomerangs can be caught by opponents.

*'''[[Hammer Bro.]]''': an armored turtle from ''Super Mario Bros.'' that hops around and tosses hammers at opponents. It does not harm the summoner. Its design has been simplified to reflect its appearance in recent ''Mario'' titles. It also appears as an enemy in Smash Run.{{clr}}

*'''[[Lakitu & Spinies]]''': Lakitu is a cloud-riding turtle from ''Super Mario Bros.'' that flies to the top of the stage and drops Spinies onto opponents. It does not harm the summoner. Lakitu travels faster than it did in ''Brawl'', making it more useful. They also appear as enemies in Smash Run.{{clr}}

*'''[[Waluigi]]''': [[Wario]]'s mischievous partner from the ''Mario'' series. He dashes at a random opponent on stage and stomps them into the ground. After accumulating enough damage, he launches the opponent away with his tennis racket. He does not harm the summoner. He is the only Assist Trophy that does not also appear as an enemy in Smash Run. When Waluigi was unveiled during the "Smash Direct" of April 2014, he was presented as a {{uv|Wario}} Assist Trophy. This is notable because Waluigi had never appeared in a ''Wario'' title and Wario himself was not yet confirmed for ''SSB4''.{{clr}}

*'''[[Ghosts (Luigi's Mansion)]]''' (<span style="color:#0000FF">Blue</span>): colorful phantoms from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Luigi's Mansion}}''. They allow the user to walk through stationary opponents without triggering a battle.

*'''[[Daisy|Daisy (Baseball)]]''' (<span style="color:#FF0000">Red</span>): the princess of Sarasaland from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Land}}'', sporting her outfit from the ''Mario Baseball'' titles. The user automatically catches thrown items.

*'''[[Kamek]]'''<ref name=universe group=note/>: Bowser's elderly attaché in the ''Mario'' and {{uv|Yoshi}} series. In Smash Run, Kamek behaves like the [[Magikoopa]] enemies from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario World}}''; he teleports from various spots across the stage and casts multi-shaped projectiles at opponents with his wand. Contact with these projectiles causes stats to drop. He also appears as a stage element on Mushroom Kingdom U.

*'''[[Banzai Bill]]''': a large, [[wikipedia:Nose art|shark-mouthed]] bullet from ''Super Mario World'' that slowly homes-in on opponents in Smash Run. If obstructed, it detonates. In Smash Tour, it appears at the start of a turn and strikes the board at the end of it and explodes. It is based on its appearance in ''{{iw|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros. 2}}'' in the 3DS version and ''{{iw|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros. U}}'' in the Wii U version. It previously appeared as a [[stage hazard]] on ''[[Melee]]''{{'}}s [[Princess Peach's Castle]] stage.

*'''[[Goomba]]''': an aggressive fungal being from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros.}}'' that charges at opponents. It can be defeated by jumping on its head. It previously appeared as an enemy in ''[[Melee]]''{{'}}s {{b|Mushroom Kingdom|Adventure Mode}} and ''[[Brawl]]''{{'}}s [[Subspace Emissary]].

*'''[[Lakitu]]''': a cloud-riding turtle from ''Super Mario Bros.'' that drops {{iw|mariowiki|Spiny Egg}}s onto opponents. It also appears as an Assist Trophy, but it uniquely is based on Lakitu's appearance from ''New Super Mario Bros. 2'', not its in-game sprite from ''Super Mario Bros.''

*'''{{b|Bullet Bill|enemy}}''': a sentient bullet from ''Super Mario Bros.'' launched from the Bill Blaster. Like a missile, it will often lock-on to nearby opponents and explode on contact. It also appears as a transforming item and previously appeared as an enemy in ''Brawl''{{'}}s Subspace Emissary.

*'''[[Shy Guy]]''': a masqueraded figure from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros. 2}}'' that run towards opponents with flailing arms, causing damage on contact. Kart-driving Shy Guys also appear as hazards on the Rainbow Road, Mario Circuit, and Mario Circuit (Brawl) stages. There are four different variants in Smash Run:

*'''[[Chain Chomp]]''': a metallic monster from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros. 3}}'' that resembles a toothy ball-and-chain. It lunges and chews on opponents within range of its chain, which is tied down by a post. Its post can be damaged by opponents and broken, releasing the Chomp onto the stage briefly before disappearing.

Enemies exclusive to the Wii U version. They appear in Smash Tour. Unused data left in the game's files suggests that the {{iw|mariowiki|Viruses}} from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Dr. Mario}}'' and [[Petey Piranha]] were originally going to appear as [[boss]]es, but were ultimately scrapped.<ref name="SGDataDiscoveries">{{cite web |url=https://www.sourcegaming.info/2015/01/26/smash-4-wii-u-data-discoveries/

===[[Mii Costume]]s===

{{main|Alternate costume (SSB4)/Mii Fighter}}

*{{Head|Mii Brawler|g=SSB4|s=24x24px}}''' [[Toad|Toad Outfit]]''' ([[DLC]]): The outfit is based on Toad, a recurring ''Mario'' character that debuted in the original ''Super Mario Bros.'' The costume was released with a corresponding hat as [[downloadable content]] on September 30, 2015. The color of the vest depends on the Mii's default color. The costume changes depending on the Mii's gender, with a male being bare chested underneath the vest and the female having an undershirt.

*{{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSB4|s=24x24px}}''' [[Geno|Geno Outfit]]''' ([[DLC]]): The outfit is based on Geno, a playable ally from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}''. He has been heavily requested to be a full playable fighter by fans since the development of ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. The costume was released with a corresponding hat as downloadable content on December 16, 2015 to correspond with the release of {{SSB4|Cloud}} and the [[Chocobo|Chocobo Hat]]. An official Mii based on Geno's likeness can be downloaded via QR code on the official site.

====Headgear====

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|- valign=top

*'''[[Mario|Mario's Cap]]'''

*'''[[Luigi|Luigi's Cap]]'''

*'''[[Princess Peach|Peach's Crown]]'''

*'''[[Super Mushroom|Super Mushroom Hat]]'''

*'''[[Chain Chomp|Chomp Hat]]'''

*'''[[Waluigi|Waluigi's Cap]]'''

*'''[[Red Shell|Red Shell Hat]]'''

*'''[[Spiny|Spiny Hat]]'''

*'''[[Shy Guy|Shy Guy Mask]]'''

*'''[[List of SSB4 trophies (Super Mario Bros. series)|1-Up Mushroom Hat]]'''

*'''[[Princess Daisy|Daisy's Crown]]'''

*'''[[Toad|Toad Hat]]''' ([[DLC]])

*'''[[Geno|Geno Hat]]''' ([[DLC]])

|}

====Original Tracks====

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Bros. Medley}}''': a medley of pieces from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros.}}'', including "Castle Theme", "Ground Theme", "Underwater Theme", and "Underground Theme" interlaced with an original composition. It plays on Mushroom Kingdom U and Super Mario Maker^{(<span style="color:#004DFF">Wii U</span>)}. It is featured on Disc 2 of ''[[A Smashing Soundtrack]]''.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Ground Theme / Underground Theme (Super Mario Bros.)}}''': a medley of pieces from ''Super Mario Bros.'', including "Ground Theme", "Underground Theme", and "Castle Theme". It plays on Golden Plains and Mushroom Kingdom U. It is included on Disc 1 of ''A Smashing Soundtrack''.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels Medley}}''': a medley of pieces from ''Super Mario Bros.'' and its sequel ''{{iw|mariowiki|The Lost Levels}}'', including "Ending Theme", "Underground Theme", "1-Up", "Time Up Warning Sound", "Underwater Theme", "Invincible Theme", and "Course Clear Fanfare". It plays on Mushroom Kingdom U and Super Mario Maker^{(<span style="color:#004DFF">Wii U</span>)}.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Bros. 3 Medley}}''': a medley of pieces from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros. 3}}'', including "Athletic Theme", "Course Clear Fanfare", "World 4 Map", "Enemy Battle", and "Player Down". It plays on 3D Land and Mushroom Kingdom U.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario World Medley}}''': a medley of pieces from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario World}}'', including "Overworld Theme", the "Yoshi drums", "Bonus Screen Theme", "Course Clear Fanfare", and "MAP 7 (Special)". It plays on [[Yoshi's Island (Melee)]] and Super Mario Maker^{(<span style="color:#004DFF">Wii U</span>)}.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Fortress Boss (Super Mario World)}}''': a {{iw|wikipedia|flamenco}}-influenced arrangement of "Fortress Boss" from ''Super Mario World''. It plays on Mushroom Kingdom U and Super Mario Maker^{(<span style="color:#004DFF">Wii U</span>)}.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Main Theme (Super Mario 64) (Remix)|Main Theme (Super Mario 64)}}''' ([[DLC]]): an arrangement of "Main Theme" and "Opening" from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}''. It plays on Peach's Castle (64).

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Rosalina in the Observatory / Luma's Theme}}''': a {{iw|wikipedia|waltz}}-influenced arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory" and "Luma's Theme" from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}''. It plays on Mario Galaxy.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Egg Planet (Remix)|Egg Planet}}''': a medley including "Egg Planet" from ''Super Mario Galaxy'' with "Underground Theme", "Invincible Theme", and "Ground Theme" from ''Super Mario Bros.'' It plays on Mario Galaxy. It is included on Disc 2 of ''A Smashing Soundtrack''.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario 3D Land Theme / Beach Theme}}''': an arrangement of "Main Theme" and "Sea Theme" from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario 3D Land}}''. It plays on 3D Land and Delfino Plaza. It is included on Disc 1 of ''A Smashing Soundtrack''.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Athletic Theme / Ground Theme (New Super Mario Bros. 2)}}''': an arrangement of "Athletic Theme" and "Ground Theme" from ''{{iw|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros. 2}}''. The referenced compositions themselves are arrangements of pieces from ''{{iw|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros. Wii}}''. It plays on Golden Plains and Mushroom Kingdom U. It is included on Disc 2 of ''A Smashing Soundtrack''.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Title (Super Mario Maker)}}''' ([[DLC]]): a remix of "Title" from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Maker}}''. It plays on Super Mario Maker.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Circuit (Mario Kart 7)}}''': an arrangement of "Circuit" and "Neo Bowser City" from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart 7}}''. It plays on Mario Circuit and is included on Disc 2 of ''A Smashing Soundtrack''.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Rainbow Road Medley}}''': a medley of the "Rainbow Road" pieces from ''Mario Kart 7'', ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart DS}}'', and ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart: Super Circuit}}''. It plays on Rainbow Road and Mario Circuit.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Cloudtop Cruise}}''': a remix of "Cloudtop Cruise" from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}''. The referenced composition itself includes an arrangement of "Gusty Garden" from ''Super Mario Galaxy''. It plays on Mario Circuit.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Luigi's Mansion Series Medley}}''': a medley of pieces from the ''Luigi's Mansion'' games, including "Luigi's Mansion Theme" from ''Luigi's Mansion'' with "Catching Ghost" and "Mission Complete" from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon}}''. It plays on Luigi's Mansion.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Chill (Dr. Mario) Ver. 2}}''': an arrangement of "Chill" from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Dr. Mario}}''. It plays on [[75m]].

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Mario Paint Medley}}''': an medley of pieces from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Paint}}'', including "Title", "Opening Demo 1 (Kung-Fu Men)", "Gnat Attack Phase 1", "Save & Load (Data Robot)", "BGM 2 (Monkey Song)", and "BGM 1 (Creative Exercise)". It plays on [[Miiverse]]. It is featured on Disc 2 of ''A Smashing Soundtrack''.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Try, Try Again}}''': a remix of "Try, Try Again", a battle theme from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario & Luigi: Dream Team}}''. It plays on Paper Mario and [[Woolly World]]. It is included on Disc 1 of ''A Smashing Soundtrack''.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Paper Mario Medley}}''': a medley of pieces from the ''Paper Mario'' series, including "Blue Skies, White Clouds" from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Paper Mario: Sticker Star}}'', "Rogueport" from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door}}'', and "Battleship" from ''Sticker Star'' - itself an arrangement of "Airship Theme" from ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. It plays on Paper Mario and Woolly World. It is featured in "The Future King", the reveal trailer for Bowser Jr.

====Returning Tracks====

*{{GameIcon|SSB}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Peach's Castle Stage}}''' ([[DLC]]): an arrangement of "Ground Theme" from ''Super Mario Bros.'' It plays on Peach's Castle (64) and Super Mario Maker^{(<span style="color:#004DFF">Wii U</span>)}.

*{{GameIcon|SSBM}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Princess Peach's Castle}}''': an arrangement of the "Ground Theme" interlaced with "Underground Theme" from ''Super Mario Bros.'' It plays on Delfino Plaza.

*{{GameIcon|SSBM}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3) (Remix)|Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3)}}''': a {{iw|wikipedia|rock}}-influenced arrangement of "Ground Theme" from ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. It plays on Yoshi's Island (Melee) and Super Mario Maker^{(<span style="color:#004DFF">Wii U</span>)}.

*{{GameIcon|SSBM}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Yoshi's Island (Melee)}}''': an arrangement of "Athletic Theme" from ''Super Mario World''. It plays on Yoshi's Island (Melee) and Super Mario Maker^{(<span style="color:#004DFF">Wii U</span>)}.

*{{GameIcon|SSBM}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Rainbow Cruise}}''': an arrangement of "Slider" from ''Super Mario 64'' and "Underwater Theme" from ''Super Mario Bros''. It plays on Smash Run and Delfino Plaza.

*{{GameIcon|SSBM}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Dr. Mario}}''': an arrangement of "Fever" from ''Dr. Mario''. It plays on [[PictoChat 2]] and [[Flat Zone X]].

*{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Mario Bros.}}''': an arrangement of "New Match" and "Title" from ''Mario Bros.'' "New Match" itself is an arrangement of {{iw|wikipedia|Mozart}}'s "{{iw|wikipedia|Eine kleine Nachtmusik}}". It plays on 75m.

*{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.) (Remix)|Ground Theme}}''': an arrangement of "Ground Theme" from ''Super Mario Bros''. It plays on Mushroomy Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom U, and Super Mario Maker^{(<span style="color:#004DFF">Wii U</span>)}.

*{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Underground Theme (Super Mario Bros.)}}''': an arrangement of "Underground Theme" from ''Super Mario Bros.'' It plays on Mushroomy Kingdom.

*{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Underwater Theme (Super Mario Bros.)}}''': an arrangement of "Underwater Theme" from ''Super Mario Bros.'' It plays on Mushroom Kingdom U.

*{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Airship Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3)}}''': an arrangement of "Airship Theme" from ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. It plays on Luigi's Mansion and Super Mario Maker^{(<span style="color:#004DFF">Wii U</span>)}. It is featured in the trailer "The Future King".

*{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Underground Theme (Super Mario Land)}}''': an arrangement of "Underground Theme" from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Land}}''. It plays on Luigi's Mansion.

*{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Title / Ending (Super Mario World)}}''': a medley of pieces from ''Super Mario World'', including "Title", "Ending", and "Credits". It plays on Yoshi's Island (Melee).

*{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Castle / Boss Fortress (Super Mario World/SMB 3)}}''': an arrangement of "Sub Castle" from ''Super Mario World'' and "Fortress Boss" from ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. It plays on Luigi's Mansion and Super Mario Maker^{(<span style="color:#004DFF">Wii U</span>)}.

*{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Main Theme (New Super Mario Bros.)}}''': a remix of "Ground Theme" from ''New Super Mario Bros.'' It plays on Delfino Plaza.

*{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Mario Circuit}}''': a remix of "Mario Circuit" from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Kart}}''. It plays on Mario Circuit (Brawl).

*{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Luigi Raceway}}''': a remix of "Raceway" from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart 64}}''. It plays on Mario Circuit (Brawl).

*{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Waluigi Pinball}}''': an arrangement of "Waluigi Pinball" from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart DS}}''. It plays on Mario Circuit (Brawl).

*{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Luigi's Mansion Theme}}''': an arrangement of "Main Theme" from ''Luigi's Mansion''. It plays on Luigi's Mansion.

*{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Chill (Dr. Mario)}}''': an arrangement of "Chill" from ''Dr. Mario''. It plays on Flat Zone X.

*{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Mario Tennis / Mario Golf}}''': an arrangement of the title themes from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Power Tennis}}'' and ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour}}''. It plays on Mario Circuit (Brawl).

====Source Tracks====

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Style Switch: Ground Theme}}''' ([[DLC]]): a medley of the ground themes from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros.}}'', ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros. 3}}'', ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario World}}'', and ''{{iw|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros. U}}''. It plays on Super Mario Maker and transitions between the different ground themes depending on the thematic changes in the stage.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.) (Original)|Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.)}}''' ([[DLC]]): it plays on Super Mario Maker.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 2)}}''' ([[DLC]]): it plays on Peach's Castle (64)^{(<span style="color:#004DFF">Wii U</span>)} and Super Mario Maker^{(<span style="color:#004DFF">Wii U</span>)}.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3) (Original)|Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3)}}''' ([[DLC]]): it plays on Peach's Castle (64)^{(<span style="color:#004DFF">Wii U</span>)} and Super Mario Maker.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Ground Theme (Super Mario World)}}''' ([[DLC]]): it plays on Super Mario Maker.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Main Theme (Super Mario 64) (Original)|Main Theme (Super Mario 64)}}''': it plays on Delfino Plaza.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Slide}}''' ([[DLC]]): "Slider" from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}''. It plays on Peach's Castle (64)^{(<span style="color:#004DFF">Wii U</span>)}.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Delfino Plaza}}''': sourced from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Sunshine}}''. It plays on the titular stage.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Ricco Harbor}}''': sourced from ''Super Mario Sunshine''. It plays on the Delfino Plaza stage.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Egg Planet (Original)|Egg Planet}}''': sourced from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}''. It plays on Mario Galaxy.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Gusty Garden Galaxy}}''': "Gusty Garden" from ''Super Mario Galaxy''. It plays on Mario Galaxy and is featured in "Comet Observatory", the reveal trailer for Rosalina & Luma.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Galaxy}}''': the eponymous credits theme of ''Super Mario Galaxy''. It plays on Mario Galaxy.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Theme of SMG2}}''': the title theme of ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy 2}}''. It plays on Mario Galaxy.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Sky Station}}''': sourced from ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''. It plays on Mario Galaxy.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Bowser's Galaxy Generator}}''': sourced from ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''. It plays on Mario Galaxy.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Fated Battle}}''': sourced from ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''. It plays on Mario Galaxy.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Ground Theme (New Super Mario Bros. 2)}}''': though sourced from ''{{iw|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros. 2}}'', the piece is a remix of the same composition from ''{{iw|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros. Wii}}''. It plays on Mushroom Kingdom U and Super Mario Maker^{(<span style="color:#004DFF">Wii U</span>)}.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Ground Theme (New Super Mario Bros. U)}}''': it plays on Mushroom Kingdom U and Super Mario Maker.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Super Bell Hill}}''': sourced from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario 3D World}}''. It plays on Mushroom Kingdom U and is featured in the DLC trailer "Mii Fighters Suit Up for Wave Four".

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|The Great Tower Showdown 2}}''': sourced from ''Super Mario 3D World''. It plays on Mario Galaxy.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Champion Road}}''': though sourced from ''Super Mario 3D World'', the piece is an arrangement of "Gusty Garden" from ''Super Mario Galaxy''. It plays on Mario Galaxy.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Rainbow Road (Mario Kart: Double Dash!!)}}''': it plays on Mario Circuit (Brawl).

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Mushroom Gorge}}''': sourced from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart Wii}}''. It plays on Mario Circuit.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Rainbow Road (Mario Kart 7)}}''': it plays on Rainbow Road and Mario Circuit.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Rainbow Road (Mario Kart 8)}}''': it plays on Mario Circuit.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Mario Circuit (Mario Kart 8)}}''': it plays on Mario Circuit.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Mario Kart Stadium}}''': sourced from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}''. It plays on Mario Circuit.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|On the Hunt -Gloomy Manor Ver.- (Instrumental)}}''': "On the Hunt - Gloomy Manor Version" from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon}}''. It is considered an "instrumental" in ''SSB4'' because the original piece included {{iw|mariowiki|Charles Martinet}} (as Luigi) humming along with the composition. It plays on Luigi's Mansion.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Tough Guy Alert!}}''': sourced from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story}}''. It plays on Woolly World.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|The Grand Finale}}''': sourced from ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story''. It plays on Mario Galaxy.

*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Minigame Theme}}''': though sourced from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Party 9}}'', the piece is an arrangement of "Battle Stage" from ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' It plays on Mario Circuit.

====Victory Themes====

*'''[[Victory theme#Mario Victory Theme|Victory! Mario Series]]''': an orchestration of "Course Clear Fanfare" from ''Super Mario Bros.'' Used by Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Dr. Mario.

*'''[[Victory theme#Mario Villains Victory Theme|Victory! Mario Villains]]''': an arrangement of "Course Clear Fanfare" from ''Super Mario Bros.'' on electric guitar. Used by Bowser and Bowser Jr.

*'''[[Victory theme#Rosalina & Luma Victory Theme|Victory! Rosalina & Luma]]''': a flourish arrangment of "Title" from {{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}, which also plays when Mario or Luigi obtains a {{iw|mariowiki|Power Star}} in ''Galaxy''.

Several tracks from the ''Mario'' series are used in promotional material for ''SSB4'' without appearing in either of the final games. "'''Peach's Castle Stolen'''" from ''Super Mario Galaxy'' is used in "Comet Observatory", the reveal trailer for Rosalina & Luma. "'''Attack of the Airships'''" from ''Galaxy'' and "'''Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla'''" from ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' are used in "The Future King", the reveal trailer for Bowser Jr. "'''Beware the Forest's Mushrooms'''" from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}'' is used in the DLC trailer "Mii Fighters Suit Up for Wave Five" during the segment focused on the Geno Outfit.