Editing Mario (universe)

|title = Mario (universe)

|image = [[File:MarioTitle.svg|300px]]

|developer = [[Nintendo]]<br>Various

|publisher = Nintendo<br>Various

|originconsole = Arcade

|firstinstallment = ''{{iw|mariowiki|Donkey Kong|game}}'' (1981)

|interwiki = mariowiki

|interwikiname = Super Mario Wiki

}}

==Franchise description==

[[File:MeleeOpening.png|thumb|Mario as depicted in the [[opening movie]] of ''Melee''. Mario is always introduced first among Nintendo characters due to his mascot status.]]

[[File:Mushroomy.jpg|thumb|Mario on the [[Mushroomy Kingdom]] stage in ''Brawl'', a recreation of the famous World 1-1 from ''Super Mario Bros.'']]

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

===Fighters===

===Boss===

===Music===

*'''{{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.

*[[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: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}}

*'''{{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|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.

*'''{{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.

===Fighters===

Four characters from the ''Mario'' franchise are playable in ''Brawl'', not counting any sub-franchises, in which case the total number is eight. On the final character select screen (after all characters are unlocked), the first two columns are dedicated to the playable ''Mario'' characters, with the first column being the Mushroom Kingdom denizens, and the second column being the sub-series stars.

*[[File:PeachIcon(SSBB).png|50px|right|link=Peach (SSBB)]]'''{{SSBB|Peach}}''' ([[Starter character|Starter]]): Peach reappears from ''Melee''. Her model has been updated to match her current design introduced in ''Super Mario Sunshine''.  Her new Final Smash, [[Peach Blossom]], involves Peach blowing numerous kisses that damage all enemies and put them to sleep while a vast amount of peaches fall from the sky. Though she has fallen from her high ''Melee'' showing to 19th on the tier list, she is still a solid choice and is still the highest ranking of the non-subseries ''Mario'' characters.{{clr}}

*[[File:BowserIcon(SSBB).png|50px|right|link=Bowser (SSBB)]]'''{{SSBB|Bowser}}''' ([[Starter character|Starter]]): Bowser also makes a return after first appearing in ''Melee''. His appearance is based on his current design from the later ''Mario'' games, such as ''Luigi's Mansion'', ''Super Mario Sunshine'' and ''Mario Party 4''. His newfound Final Smash is [[Giga Bowser Transformation]], in which he transforms himself to [[Giga Bowser]] for 10 seconds to increase his power substantially. Bowser is considered the least viable of the ''Mario'' universe characters, even when subseries are taken into account, clocking in at 33rd on the tier list. Giga Bowser (in both ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4'') is part of Bowser's Final Smash. So since he appears as a semi playable character and as a Final Smash trophy for ''Brawl'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', he leaves the boss roster until his appearance in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]. {{clr}}

===Stages===

In total, when sub-franchises are accounted for, 12 of the 41 playable non-custom stages are based off the various ''Mario''-related games. Only the six stages with the Super Mushroom icon are listed below. For the ''Yoshi'' stages, see [[Yoshi's Island (SSBB)]] and [[Yoshi's Island (SSBM)]] (for info on the ''Melee'' stage). For the ''Donkey Kong'' stages, see [[75m]], [[Rumble Falls]], and the ''Melee'' stage [[Jungle Japes]]. For the ''Wario'' stage, see [[WarioWare, Inc.]] (the only Wario stage in the whole game).

*[[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-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}}

===Items===

===Fighters===

*[[File:LuigiIcon(SSB4-U).png|50px|right|link=Luigi (SSB4)]]'''{{SSB4|Luigi}}''' ([[Starter character|Starter]]): Luigi was revealed during the [[Nintendo Direct]] of August 2013, as part of Nintendo's "Year of Luigi" commemoration. Like his brother, his design is less detailed and reflects the more recent ''Mario'' games. Luigi's jump is now his trademark {{iw|mariowiki|Scuttle}} that debuted in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros. 2}}'', and his [[Final Smash]] is now the [[Poltergust 5000]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon}}''. Unlike the last three ''Super Smash Bros.'' games, where he had to be unlocked, Luigi appears as a starter character in both versions of the game.{{clr}}

*[[File:PeachIcon(SSB4-U).png|50px|right|link=Peach (SSB4)]]'''{{SSB4|Peach}}''' ([[Starter character|Starter]]): The confirmation of Peach's return was announced on the official website in September 2013, on the anniversary of ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros.}}'' original release. The detailing in her dress is brighter and has a more simplistic design, closer to her appearances in the ''Mario'' series. General aesthetics and moveset changes were made that reflect Peach's character, such as the inclusion of a pink ribbon in her up smash and a small rainbow in her up aerial.{{clr}}

*[[File:BowserIcon(SSB4-U).png|50px|right|link=Bowser (SSB4)]]'''{{SSB4|Bowser}}''' ([[Starter character|Starter]]): Bowser, confirmed alongside Mario at E3 2013, has arguably received the greatest amount of changes out of all the returning ''Mario'' veterans. His dinosaurian, hunched posture from previous games is replaced with an upright stance. In correspondence with these changes, Bowser now uses his legs in many of his attacks as well as when dashing, as opposed to the scuttling animation from previous titles. Bowser's greater mobility and improved approach options have significantly benefited his utility in competitive play.{{clr}}

*[[File:RosalinaIcon(SSB4-U).png|50px|right|link=Rosalina & Luma (SSB4)]]'''{{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}}''' ([[Starter character|Starter]]): The mysterious Rosalina debuted in 2007 as an important side character in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}''. She allied with Mario to defeat Bowser, who stole the stars she had used to power her {{iw|mariowiki|Comet Observatory}}. She is a celestial caretaker of the cosmos, who watches over the stars with her many star-shaped companions, the [[Luma]]s. Since her debut, Rosalina has received widespread acclaim and has had many reoccurring appearances in the platforming ''Super Mario'' games and the ''Mario Kart'' series. Rosalina - accompanied with '''Luma''' — was announced for ''SSB4'', the first newcomer unveiled after the E3 2013 showcase. Her character embodies a "puppet" mechanic, where one who controls Rosalina also controls Luma. Her unique physics and attributes are closely inspired by ''Super Mario Galaxy''. She is a starter character in both versions of the game, which is unique considering that Rosalina has had to be unlocked in every previous game she was playable in.{{clr}}

*[[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}}

====''for Nintendo 3DS''====

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*[[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}}

::#'''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}}''.

::#'''Bowser's Sky Castle''': Bowser's flying fortress from ''Sticker Star''. The main platform is a precarious, tilting bust of Bowser with two small rising platforms to its left and right.{{clr}}

====''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}}

===Items===

*'''[[Poison Mushroom]]''' (status): a traveling red mushroom from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels}}'' that causes the users to ''shrink'' on contact. Unlike the other returning items in the game, the Poison Mushroom's design has not changed to reflect its recent pink-spotted purple appearance in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario 3D Land}}''.

*'''[[Metal Box]]''' (status): a special type of block from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}'' that turns the user into their [[metal]] form. In this state the user does not flinch very easily and is very strong, at the cost of being incredibly heavy.

*'''[[Hothead]]''' (throwing): a sentient ball of flames from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario World}}'' that travels along the platform it was thrown to. It does not damage the user and grows bigger and faster if it makes contact with [[fire]] or [[electric]] attacks.

*'''[[Banana Peel]]''' (throwing): discarded fruit skin from ''Super Mario Kart''. Tossing it at an opponent causes them to [[trip]]. With the removal of random tripping, it is one of the few instances in the game where fighters can legitimately slip. It alternatively could be tossed on the ground as a potential trip-causing trap. It is also part of {{SSB4|Diddy Kong}}'s moveset.

*'''[[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}}

*'''''[[Chain Chomp]]''''': a 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. It also appears as an enemy in Smash Run.{{clr}}

{{main|Enemies}}

Enemies that appear in both Smash Run in the 3DS version and Smash Tour in the Wii U version.

*'''[[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.

====Original Tracks====

Arrangements and remixes unique to ''SSB4''.

*'''{{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. 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.|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.

====Returning Tracks====

Arrangements and remixes from previous ''Smash'' titles.

*{{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.|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.|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.|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.|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).

*'''{{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 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.|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.|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. 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".

*09. [[File:LuigiIcon(SSBU).png|50px|right|link=Luigi (SSBU)]]'''{{SSBU|Luigi}}''' ([[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]): Mario's lankier twin brother: "the eternal understudy". He was the second-to-last veteran announced to return during [[E3 2018]]. Luigi returns once again as an [[Unlockable character#Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|unlockable fighter]] after being a starter in ''Smash 4''. While Luigi retains many of his moves, he is much less slippery than in previous ''Smash Bros.'' entries and now has a new running animation derived from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Luigi's Mansion}}''. As alluded to during {{SSBU|Simon}}'s reveal trailer "Vampire Killer", Luigi now uses the [[Poltergust G-00]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Luigi's Mansion 3}}'' for all of his [[grab]]s and [[throw]]s. To unlock him, he must be defeated on the [[Luigi's Mansion]] stage.{{clr}}

*13. [[File:PeachIcon(SSBU).png|50px|right|link=Peach (SSBU)]]'''{{SSBU|Peach}}''' ([[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]): The Princess of the Mushroom Kingdom also returns, this time as an unlockable fighter after being a starter in ''Melee'', ''Brawl'', and ''Smash 4''. Her design has been slightly modified, her dress physics return from ''Melee'', and her particle effects have been greatly enhanced. Toad is more present in Peach's moveset now, participating in more attacks. With an increase in mobility and a better combo game thanks to improved moves, Peach is considered to be one of the  best characters in the game.{{clr}}

*18. [[File:DrMarioIcon(SSBU).png|50px|right|link=Dr. Mario (SSBU)]]'''{{SSBU|Dr. Mario}}''' ([[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]): Dr. Mario returns as an unlockable fighter, and while he is still a clone of Mario, he is not labeled as an Echo Fighter. His design has received some minor changes regarding coloration, and his damage output and mobility has received some buffs. Dr. Mario also received a new down air that meteor smashes, akin to [[Captain Falcon]] and [[Ganondorf]]'s equivalent move.  

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*58. [[File:BowserJrIcon(SSBU).png|50px|right|link=Bowser Jr. (SSBU)]]'''{{SSBU|Bowser Jr.}}''' ([[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]): The Prince of the Koopas returns as an unlockable fighter after being a starter in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''. Like his father, Jr.'s design is much simpler compared to his ''Smash 4'' counterpart. Bowser Jr.'s moveset has been mostly retooled to be more effective and less situational, at the cost of nerfs to his best moves from ''Smash 4''. Like in ''Smash 4'', the [[Koopalings]] appear as [[alternate costume]]s.

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*70. [[File:PiranhaPlantIcon(SSBU).png|50px|right|link=Piranha Plant (SSBU)]]'''{{SSBU|Piranha Plant}}''' ([[DLC]]): The infamous recurring plant from the Mushroom Kingdom makes its debut as ''Ultimate''{{'}}s first [[Downloadable content (SSBU)#Fighters|DLC fighter]]. Its moveset and alternate costumes all make references to its many incarnations throughout the ''Mario'' series, and some of its alternate costumes have it fight inside a Warp Pipe instead of its usual pot. For its Final Smash, Piranha Plant summons [[Petey Piranha]], who attacks in a similar fashion to his [[Subspace Emissary]] incarnation.  

*{{gameIcon|SSBB}}[[File:Figure-8CircuitIconSSBU.png|75px|right|link=Figure-8 Circuit]]'''[[Figure-8 Circuit]]''' ([[Starter Stage|Starter]]): An arena staged on the [[mariowiki:Figure-8 Circuit|eponymous race course]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart DS}}''. Previously known as Mario Circuit (Brawl), it has three floating platforms and a road in the middle of the stage, both which may have cart racers appear and disrupt the match. {{clr}}

*{{gameIcon|SSBB}}[[File:LuigisMansionIconSSBU.png|75px|right|link=Luigi's Mansion]]'''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''' ([[Starter Stage|Starter]]): The titular haunted estate from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Luigi's Mansion}}''. Similar to [[Tomodachi Life]], there are rooms in the mansion that are only made visible when a player walks into it. When the pillars are attacked, they may crumble and destroy part of the mansion, exposing more of the background. Once the whole mansion has been destroyed, it will eventually rebuild itself. {{clr}}

*{{gameIcon|SSB4-3DS}}[[File:3DLandIconSSBU.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}}''. The stage begins in {{iw|mariowiki|World 1-1|Super Mario 3D Land}} at the base of Princess Peach's Castle, then cycles through various landmarks from its source material, including folding platforms, a valley, and a water area. ? Blocks on this stage have a higher chance to spawn a Super Leaf than any other item.{{clr}}

*{{gameIcon|SSB4-3DS}}[[File:GoldenPlainsIconSSBU.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|Coin}}s that are collected on contact. The stage occasionally shifts to different parts of the map, which displays even more coins. When 100 coins are collected, the fighters become gold characters, who have an enhanced status and super armor. P Switches and Red Rings also appear on this map, which produce more coins when activated. {{clr}}

====Returning Tracks====

Arrangements and remixes from previous ''Smash Bros.'' titles.

*{{gameIcon|SSBM}}'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Ground Theme - Super Mario Bros. 3 (Melee)}}''': A {{iw|wikipedia|rock}}-influenced arrangement of "Ground Theme" from ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. Returns from ''Melee''.

*{{gameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Ground Theme - Super Mario Bros. (Brawl)}}''': an arrangement of "Ground Theme" from ''Super Mario Bros.'' Returns from ''Brawl''.

*{{gameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Underground Theme - Super Mario Bros.}}''': An arrangement of "Underground Theme" from ''Super Mario Bros.'' Returns from ''Brawl''.

==Media with elements appearing in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series==

{{main|Mario (universe)/Elements appearing in the Super Smash Bros. series}}

==Trivia==

*All games that introduced new ''Mario'' fighter introduced at least two; ''64'', ''Smash 4'', and ''Ultimate'' all introduced two each while ''Melee'' introduced three.  

*''Smash 4'' is the only instance in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series where the ''Mario Kart'' series is not considered a different universe from the ''Mario'' series in the [[Sound Test]].

*The ''Mario'' universe is one of three universes to have more than one playable antagonist, with the others being {{uv|Metroid}} and {{uv|Kirby}}.