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{{cquote|Engulf opponents in a high-speed spin. Tap [[Image:GCN BButton.png|24px]] while attacking to float up.|cite=''Melee''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s instruction manual}}

The '''Mario Tornado''' is the name given to [[Mario]]'s [[down special move]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', [[F.L.U.D.D.]] replaced it as his down special, and Mario Tornado became his down aerial instead. The move involves him rotating rapidly with his fists outstretched. It is a multi-hit attack, and the last hit can [[meteor smash]] in ''Smash 64''. This attack's [[knockback]] is [[set knockback|always the same]] in ''Smash 64'', regardless of the enemy's [[damage]]. However, in ''Melee'', the knockback increased with the opponent's damage. By pressing the Special Attack button rapidly, Mario would rise up in the air slightly and give him a slight recovery chance.

==Dr. Tornado==

[[File:Dr. Tornado Melee.png|thumb|Dr. Tornado in ''Melee''.]]
'''Dr. Tornado''' is one of {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}'s special moves in ''Melee''.  Dr. Tornado has the same effect as the Mario Tornado, except that it is a little stronger. The special attack traps the victim into a tornado, punches them constantly, and then smashes them up into the air when the move is done. The attack can also very lightly pull someone near into the Tornado. Unlike Mario Tornado, Dr. Tornado throws them in a random direction, rather than straight up. Dr. Mario is able to hover in the air when using this attack by repeatedly tapping the [[B Button]] while using it. Also, Dr. Mario doesn't yell "Yahoo!" or "Yee-haw!" when performing the attack, unlike Mario, though he still says it when using his back throw.
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==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', the Mario Tornado was replaced with F.L.U.D.D. as Mario's down special. In the [[DOJO!!]] [http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/characters/mario.html#2nd update] revealing this change, a screenshot of the Mario Tornado is shown with the accompanying caption: "He still seems to have this move, though. Eh? Is it a normal attack?!" The [[E For All]] demo eventually revealed that the Mario Tornado was, in fact, merged with Mario's old [[down aerial]] move. The attack is quicker, but the damage is actually unchanged. In fact, it has been discovered to be an effective KO move when used in midair, if the opponent is hit at the very end of the tornado. Because of it being an aerial attack, it does not affect Mario's falling speed, but it can slightly stop his momentum when he is knocked into the air. As a down aerial, one must be careful not to fast-fall while using it. It is also the only down special to be replaced by another move.  As Mario Tornado is in his down aerial attack, he can no longer perform the rising tornado technique, making his recovery worse.

==Origin==
Mario has used spinning as a main attack method ever since ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', where if he was [[Raccoon Mario]], he could spin and use his tail as a short ranged melee attack. The Mario Tornado is probably based on the Spin Jump that originated in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. When the player presses the A button in that game, Mario will spin around and jump, which would bounce harmlessly off certain enemies, KO some that usually require more than one hit and break certain blocks (if he is large).

Additionally, if he had his [[Cape]], he would be able to spin his cape around which could damage certain enemies and break blocks, and if Mario did the Spin Jump while running with the cape, he would fly upwards while spinning(depending on how long the player held down the button). When equipped with a Fire Flower, he would shoot fireballs while spinning. This move was also used to dismount Yoshi. However, unlike normal flight, he can't glide afterwards. Spinning has been one of Mario's signature moves since then. In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', Mario could spin similarly to Mario Tornado, but it was used to slow down his descent instead of jumping, and could not be achieved under normal circumstances. Mario was also capable of spinning rapidly in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', although this game post-dates the first appearance of the Mario Tornado in ''Super Smash Bros''. 

In a more recent game, ''Super Mario Galaxy'', Mario also has a spinning attack similar to this; it also gives him a short boost in height.  The spin jump retains the same use for ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''.  More recently, the Spin Jump from ''Super Mario World'' has reappeared in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''. Many of its functions, such as breaking blocks and defeating stronger enemies, have been replaced with the Ground Pound, and instead, spinning is used to clear away fog, activate certain stage elements and gain more height when landing on an enemy.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:SMW Mario Spin Jumping.jpg|Caped Mario using a Spin Jump in ''Super Mario World''.
File:Mario Tornado SSB.png|Mario Tornado in ''SSB''.
File:SSB64meteorsmash.jpg|The move's meteor smash properties in ''SSB''.
File:Mario Tornado SSBM.gif|Animation of the move used in ''Melee''
File:Tornado.jpg|As a down aerial attack in ''Brawl''.
</gallery>

==Trivia==
*As Mario Tornado involves Mario leaning backwards out of the plane of gameplay, certain fast and thin hitboxes, such as [[Hero's Bow|Link's Arrows]], can be dodged with it.

==See also==
*[[Luigi Cyclone]]

{{Multiple Special Moves|Mario|Dr. Mario|game2=SSBM}}

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-The '''Mario Tornado''' ({{ja|マリオトルネード|Mario Torunēdo}}, ''Mario Tornado'') is [[Mario]]'s [[down special move]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and has been his [[down aerial]] attack since ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
-==Overview==
+{{cquote|Engulf opponents in a high-speed spin. Tap [[Image:GCN BButton.png|24px]] while attacking to float up.|cite=''Melee''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s instruction manual}}
-Mario spins rapidly with his fists outstretched, dealing multiple hits, then finishes with a full-body stretch to bash opponents at the end. By pressing the special move button rapidly, Mario ascends slightly; this can work as a [[recovery]].
-In ''Smash 64'', it is a relatively basic move. It has no startup lag but rather punishable ending lag. It consists of 14 rapid hits, all of which do 1%, and the last hit launches opponents vertically with high fixed knockback. The move can be used for edgeguarding, as the lower segment of the final hitboxes [[meteor smash]] when used in the air, though the meteor smash is hard to land, which when combined with the move's set knockback, makes this move inferior to Mario's aerials as a gimping tool (however, this move will usually hit hard enough so that the opponent can't recover). The move is a great recovery option, as it covers a decent vertical distance with some horizontal movement, and the amount of button mashing required to rise is rather low, while being even easier to mash if jumped, compensating for his otherwise somewhat predictable recovery. The move can also be moved horizontally, making it easier to catch opponents with in many cases.
+The '''Mario Tornado''' is the name given to [[Mario]]'s [[down special move]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', [[F.L.U.D.D.]] replaced it as his down special, and Mario Tornado became his down aerial instead. The move involves him rotating rapidly with his fists outstretched. It is a multi-hit attack, and the last hit can [[meteor smash]] in ''Smash 64''. This attack's [[knockback]] is [[set knockback|always the same]] in ''Smash 64'', regardless of the enemy's [[damage]]. However, in ''Melee'', the knockback increased with the opponent's damage. By pressing the Special Attack button rapidly, Mario would rise up in the air slightly and give him a slight recovery chance.
-In ''Melee'', however, the move was heavily [[nerfed]]. It hits 8 times as opposed to 14, making it deal 2% less damage (14% → 12%). This worsens its damage racking ability and shortens the move's duration, though it does make it strike somewhat faster. It has lost the meteor smash hitboxes, and it requires significantly greater button mashing to rise, making it much harder to use as a recovery option. There is now a delay before the final hitbox, so opponents can escape out of the move provided they have a fast enough option. Furthermore, the move is no longer a useful combo breaker since its startup lag was increased (frame 1 → 7). To compensate for all this, however, the move no longer has set knockback, making it a more effective vertical launcher. It should be noted this version of the move has trandescendent priority.
+==Dr. Tornado==
-==As Mario's [[down aerial]]==
+[[File:Dr. Tornado Melee.png|thumb|Dr. Tornado in ''Melee''.]]
-[[File:Tornado.jpg|thumb|The Mario Tornado in ''Brawl''.]]
+'''Dr. Tornado''' is one of {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}'s special moves in ''Melee''.  Dr. Tornado has the same effect as the Mario Tornado, except that it is a little stronger. The special attack traps the victim into a tornado, punches them constantly, and then smashes them up into the air when the move is done. The attack can also very lightly pull someone near into the Tornado. Unlike Mario Tornado, Dr. Tornado throws them in a random direction, rather than straight up. Dr. Mario is able to hover in the air when using this attack by repeatedly tapping the [[B Button]] while using it. Also, Dr. Mario doesn't yell "Yahoo!" or "Yee-haw!" when performing the attack, unlike Mario, though he still says it when using his back throw.
-In ''Brawl'', Mario Tornado was replaced as his [[down special move]] by [[F.L.U.D.D.]], and Mario Tornado in turn replaced Mario's old down aerial, as revealed in a [[DOJO!!]] [http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/characters/mario.html#2nd update]; adding to this is that in Japanese in-depth sources, the name for the down aerial itself is still the exact same. Mario still does his signature "Yahoo!", but in a more blunt tone. The attack has a quicker animation with reduced startup (frame 7 → 5) and ending lag, while the knockback is considerably higher; in fact, it can be an effective KO move in the air, especially near the upper blast line. It does not affect Mario's falling speed, but it can slightly stop his momentum when he is knocked into the air; additionally, it no longer has any momentum of its own. It now has a landing hitbox that deals 2% damage and low set horizontal knockback, comboing effectively into certain moves. It no longer has trandescendent priority. Mario additionally no longer smiles or opens his mouth while performing the move.
-These changes are retained for ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. However, the returning fighter {{SSB4|Dr. Mario}} retains his old down aerial while keeping the Dr. Tornado as his down special. The last hit now deals 2% less damage (7% → 5%) but has much more knockback growth (80 → 100) and the hits connect much more reliably due to decreased SDI multipliers, though the last hit is easier to escape from due to the speeding up of air dodges. The move is notorious for many combos (though most characters are capable of escaping), such as the infamous [[Ally Combo]]. The landing hit is also able to [[lock]]. Mario now opens his mouth again akin to ''Melee'', though the game retains Brawl's blunt voice clips.
-In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', however, the move was buffed even further. The move has increased damage on all hits for a total of 12.5%, while the move is still a deadly kill option due to no compensation on its knockback. The loop hits were improved, while the 2-frame reduction to the final hit's transition frames gives the move legitimate combo potential on the entire cast and makes it impossible to escape from in this manner. 2 frames of ending lag were added to compensate, but the move is still deemed massively buffed and arguably the best iteration of Mario's down aerial in the series.
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-==Instructional quote==
+==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
-{{InstructionalQuotes
+In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', the Mario Tornado was replaced with F.L.U.D.D. as Mario's down special. In the [[DOJO!!]] [http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/characters/mario.html#2nd update] revealing this change, a screenshot of the Mario Tornado is shown with the accompanying caption: "He still seems to have this move, though. Eh? Is it a normal attack?!" The [[E For All]] demo eventually revealed that the Mario Tornado was, in fact, merged with Mario's old [[down aerial]] move. The attack is quicker, but the damage is actually unchanged. In fact, it has been discovered to be an effective KO move when used in midair, if the opponent is hit at the very end of the tornado. Because of it being an aerial attack, it does not affect Mario's falling speed, but it can slightly stop his momentum when he is knocked into the air. As a down aerial, one must be careful not to fast-fall while using it. It is also the only down special to be replaced by another move.  As Mario Tornado is in his down aerial attack, he can no longer perform the rising tornado technique, making his recovery worse.
-|ssbmchar=Mario
-|ssbmdesc=Engulf opponents in a high-speed spin. Tap {{Button|GCN|B}} while attacking to float up.
-}}
 ==Origin==
-[[File:SMW Mario Spin Jumping.jpg|thumb|[[Cape]] Mario using a Spin Jump on a Dry Bones in ''Super Mario World''.]]
+Mario has used spinning as a main attack method ever since ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', where if he was [[Raccoon Mario]], he could spin and use his tail as a short ranged melee attack. The Mario Tornado is probably based on the Spin Jump that originated in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. When the player presses the A button in that game, Mario will spin around and jump, which would bounce harmlessly off certain enemies, KO some that usually require more than one hit and break certain blocks (if he is large).
-The Mario Tornado is likely based on the {{s|mariowiki|Spin Jump}} move that originated in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. The Spin Jump has lower vertical range than Mario's regular jump but deals more damage (or fully defeats enemies such as [[Koopa Troopa]]s, who would otherwise be knocked out of their shells which could then be grabbed and thrown, or {{s|mariowiki|Galoomba}}s, who would otherwise be knocked over and could be grabbed and thrown), offers protection from landing on many spiked normally-hazardous objects and enemies, and can break {{s|mariowiki|Rotating Block}}s from above if Mario is not Small.
-Since the move's appearances in ''Smash 64'' and ''Melee'', the spin jump has continued to appear in ''Super Mario'' games. While its higher damage and block-breaking power are now the job of the {{s|mariowiki|Ground Pound}} move instead, spin jumping tends to cause Mario to fall slower, briefly clear away fog, and bounce higher off enemies.
+Additionally, if he had his [[Cape]], he would be able to spin his cape around which could damage certain enemies and break blocks, and if Mario did the Spin Jump while running with the cape, he would fly upwards while spinning(depending on how long the player held down the button). When equipped with a Fire Flower, he would shoot fireballs while spinning. This move was also used to dismount Yoshi. However, unlike normal flight, he can't glide afterwards. Spinning has been one of Mario's signature moves since then. In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', Mario could spin similarly to Mario Tornado, but it was used to slow down his descent instead of jumping, and could not be achieved under normal circumstances. Mario was also capable of spinning rapidly in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', although this game post-dates the first appearance of the Mario Tornado in ''Super Smash Bros''.
-In ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}'' and its [[mariowiki:Super Mario Galaxy 2|sequel]], Mario has access to a Luma-powered variant of the move, which acts as a one-hit attack, physical projectile reflector, and mid-air double jump/stalling technique.
+In a more recent game, ''Super Mario Galaxy'', Mario also has a spinning attack similar to this; it also gives him a short boost in height.  The spin jump retains the same use for ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''.  More recently, the Spin Jump from ''Super Mario World'' has reappeared in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''. Many of its functions, such as breaking blocks and defeating stronger enemies, have been replaced with the Ground Pound, and instead, spinning is used to clear away fog, activate certain stage elements and gain more height when landing on an enemy.
-''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros. Wonder}}'' also features the Boosting Spin Jump {{iw|mariowiki|badge|Super Mario Bros. Wonder}}, which modifies the {{s|mariowiki|Midair Spin}} to provide an upward momentum boost. This closely resembles the aerial version of Mario Tornado seen in ''Smash 64'' and ''Melee''.
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 ==Gallery==
 <gallery>
-Mario Tornado SSB.png|Mario Tornado in ''SSB''.
+File:SMW Mario Spin Jumping.jpg|Caped Mario using a Spin Jump in ''Super Mario World''.
-SSB64meteorsmash.jpg|The move's meteor smash properties in ''SSB''.
+File:Mario Tornado SSB.png|Mario Tornado in ''SSB''.
-Mario Tornado SSBM.gif|Animation of the move used in ''Melee''
+File:SSB64meteorsmash.jpg|The move's meteor smash properties in ''SSB''.
+File:Mario Tornado SSBM.gif|Animation of the move used in ''Melee''
+File:Tornado.jpg|As a down aerial attack in ''Brawl''.
 </gallery>
 ==Trivia==
-*As Mario Tornado involves Mario leaning backwards out of the plane of gameplay, certain fast and thin hitboxes such as [[Hero's Bow|Link's arrows]] can be dodged with it.
+*As Mario Tornado involves Mario leaning backwards out of the plane of gameplay, certain fast and thin hitboxes, such as [[Hero's Bow|Link's Arrows]], can be dodged with it.
-*In ''Smash 4'', despite still being Mario's down aerial, it deals more damage than the Dr. Tornado, dealing 10% damage (excluding landing) as opposed to Dr. Tornado's 8% damage. This is not the case in ''Ultimate'', however, as Mario's down aerial deals 12.5% damage while Dr. Tornado deals 14.8%.
-*The Mario Tornado can be used to perform the [[green shell glitch]] in ''Smash 64''.
-*Due to his fall speed acceleration being doubled, [[Metal Mario]]'s Mario Tornado causes him to lose more height than he gains, even when mashing [[B]].
-==Technical details==
-*[[Mario (SSB)/Down special]]
-*[[Mario (SSBM)/Down special]]
-*[[Mario (SSBB)/Down aerial]]
-*[[Mario (SSB4)/Down aerial]]
-*[[Mario (SSBU)/Down aerial]]
 ==See also==
 *[[Luigi Cyclone]]
-*[[Dr. Tornado]]
-{{Special Moves|char=Mario}}
+{{Multiple Special Moves|Mario|Dr. Mario|game2=SSBM}}
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 [[Category:Mario universe]]
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