Editing Metal Box

The '''Metal Box''' ({{ja|緑ブロック|Midori Burokku}}, ''Green Block'') is an [[item]] from the {{uv|Mario}} series.

[[File:MetalBoxSM64.png|thumb|left|150px|A Metal Box, as it originally appeared in ''Super Mario 64''.]]

The Metal Box made its appearance in ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}''. It is a green {{s|mariowiki|Cap Block}} that materializes after Mario activates its corresponding green {{iw|mariowiki|Cap Switch}} in the {{s|mariowiki|Cavern of the Metal Cap}} area of the {{s|mariowiki|Hazy Maze Cave}} level. After breaking it, the green Cap Block releases a {{s|mariowiki|Metal Cap}} which temporarily transforms Mario into [[Metal Mario]], making him invulnerable (though he's still vulnerable to fall damage), but also extremely heavy.

In ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 64 DS}}'', the ! Blocks are replaced by red {{s|mariowiki|? Block}}s that materializes after activating the red {{s|mariowiki|? Switch}} at the [[mariowiki:Tower of the Wing Cap|Rainbow Tower]] level. After breaking it, the ? Block releases a {{iw|mariowiki|Power Flower|Super Mario 64 DS}}, which has different effects on each of the game's four playable characters. If the player collects the Power Flower as [[Wario]], then he transforms into Metal Wario, which features the same effects as the Metal Cap.

{{clrl}}

==Overview==

[[File:Metal Box Melee.png|thumb|200px|The Metal Box in ''Melee''.]]

The Metal Box item debuted as a transforming [[item]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. However, the basic concept for the Metal Box, that being making the character a voiceless, [[armor]]ed [[heavyweight]], originated in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', with [[Metal Mario]] as a boss character in [[1P Game]]. The effects of the Metal Box differ from ''Super Mario 64'', including the character taking damage and falling faster.

The Metal Box transforms the player's fighter who breaks it into a [[Metal]] fighter. Metal fighters make different metallic sounds while walking, running, and landing, depending on their weight for the most part. All lightweight fighters except {{SSBM|Zelda}}, {{SSBM|Mr. Game & Watch}}, {{SSBM|Mewtwo}} and the {{SSBM|Ice Climbers}} make a faint "tinging" sound; all middleweight fighters make a standard "clanking" sound; and all heavyweight fighters except {{SSBM|Samus}}, {{SSBM|Yoshi}}, {{SSBM|Ganondorf}}, and {{SSBM|Link}} make a much more noticeable "crunching" sound. Most of the aforementioned exceptional characters make the standard middleweight sound in spite of their weight. Mewtwo doesn't make any sounds, even when landing, and Mr. Game & Watch's footsteps and landing sounds are always electronic beep noises.

When used by [[Rosalina]] in ''[[Smash 4]]'', her [[Luma]] also transforms into metal. When she uses it in ''[[Ultimate]]'' however, her Luma is not affected. When used by [[Olimar]]/[[Alph]], however, his {{b|Pikmin|species}} are not affected. In addition, only one of the [[Ice Climbers]] can use only one Metal Box and can turn into metal. Finally, controllable [[Final Smash]]es in ''[[Brawl]]'' and ''Smash 4'' such as [[Giga Bowser]], [[Wario-Man]], [[Mega Lucario]], and [[Giga Mac]] are not affected by breaking Metal Boxes.

In ''Melee'', if the Metal Box is broken by disjointed attacks like {{SSBM|Pikachu}}'s forward smash or any attack from a sword-wielding character, they will still transform them into a Metal fighter. Interestingly, [[Ness]]' dash attack is the only disjointed attack that doesn't turn him metal. Also, if the Metal Box is hit by a projectile, it will disappear. Also, fighters can battle Metal Mario and/or [[Metal Luigi]] in [[Adventure Mode]]. In addition, they also fight a random metal character in [[Classic Mode]].

In ''Brawl'', the Metal Box, which now has an original, more realistic, and shinier texture, cannot be broken when hit by projectiles, and the metallic walking sound effect no longer changes depending on the characters' weights, so everyone has the same sound when walking. It also features an effect on the new ability to [[swim]]; while characters will not sink as Metal Mario did in ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}'', they will submerge deeper after falling into the water. This technique is used to reach a secret area in the [[Glacial Peak]] level of the [[Subspace Emissary]]. In Classic Mode, the player must also battle a random metal character.  

In ''Smash 4'', the transformation duration can no longer be extended by picking up additional Metal Boxes. In the ''3DS'' version, the metal is translucent rather than opaque, but in the ''Wii U'' version, the metal texture is both opaque and reflective, with the current stage being reflected on the character's body.

In ''Ultimate'', the Metal Box's effect appears to slowly take over the character rather than immediately, similar to [[Inkling]]'s {{b|ink|status}}.

The Metal Box cannot appear in [[Golden Plains]].

The {{SSBU|Hero}}'s [[Metal Slash]] ability will [[Instant KO|instantly KO]] any metal characters that it hits, and his [[Kaclang]] ability is able to turn him metal, being the only special move to do so.

Metal fighters can also be battled in the series' [[Classic Mode]] under the permanent effects of the Metal Box. In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', the Metal Box does not appear as an item; however, Metal Mario, the opponent of the ninth stage of the [[1P Game]] features the effect of the Metal Box. In ''Melee'' can battle Metal Mario and/or [[Metal Luigi]] in [[Adventure Mode]].

Metal battles appear as a feature in ''Brawl's'' [[Special Brawl]] and in later games onward, where all fighters become metal under the permanent effects of a Metal Box. Also, in ''Ultimate's'' spirit battles, players can battle a puppet fighter that is either entirely made of metal or shifts into metal.

In all of its appearances, breaking the Metal Box feature the following effects:

*Increases the fighter's [[weight]] (3.0× in ''[[Melee]]''; 4.5× in ''[[Brawl]]'', ''Smash 4'', and ''Ultimate'') than normal; however, weight independent attacks can ignore the weight boost; this includes any attack that has the [[bury]], [[paralyze]], or [[stun]] effects.

*Increases the fighter's jump force (1.55× in ''Melee'' and ''Brawl''; 1.35× in ''Smash 4''; 1.2× in ''Ultimate''), although usually not by enough to compensate for the gravity and fall speed increase; however, it does not affect [[gliding]], [[floating]], or [[Yoshi]]'s double jump.

*Increases the fighter's [[falling speed]] (2.0× in ''Melee'' and ''Brawl''; 1.7× in ''Smash 4''; 1.4× in ''Ultimate''), making [[recoveries]] harder, and more vulnerable to certain [[chain grab]]s. Certain characters with multiple double jumps will not gain any net vertical distance while under the effects of a Metal Box, as they will fall below where they had began the jump before being able to jump again.

*Increases the fighter's [[gravity]] slightly (2.0× in ''Melee'' and ''Brawl''; 1.7× in ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'').

*Decreases the fighter's [[walking]] speed slightly (0.7× in ''Melee'', ''Brawl'', and ''Smash 4''; 0.8× in ''Ultimate'').

*Increases the fighter's [[knockback resistance]] by subtracting the amount of knockback taken from attacks by 30 units. Weak projectiles such as [[Link]]'s Arrows, and most jabs, will merely deal damage without causing [[flinch]]ing if they don't deal more than 0 units of knockback. However, attacks that have the bury effect, or deal fixed knockback (in ''Ultimate'' only), will ignore the knockback resistance.

*Mutes the character's voices (although, as sound effects are still retained, [[Duck Hunt]], [[Samus]], [[Mr. Game & Watch]], [[Villager]], [[Mii Fighter]]s (in ''SSB4''), [[Mega Man]], wireframe [[Little Mac]], [[Pac-Man]], [[Isabelle]], [[Dark Samus]], [[Piranha Plant]] and [[Steve]] are unaffected by this); however, getting knocked beyond the blast line of any stage will make the character scream as usual, except for in ''SSB4''.

===In [[Smash Tour]]===

[[File:MetalBoxSmashTour.png|50px|thumb|left|Item in Smash Tour]]

The Metal Box appears as a red trophy item in [[Smash Tour]]. When used, it allows the player's fighter to start a battle in metal form.

==Trophies==

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

|name=Metal Box

|image=Metal Box Trophy Melee.png

|desc=First spotted in Super Mario 64, the Metal Box holds the power to turn your character briefly into heavy metal. Your mass is exponentially greater while metallic, making it difficult for others to throw you. Be careful, though: not only will you move a bit slower, but you'll also fall much more quickly than you ordinarily would.

|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Super Mario 64|release1=9/96}}

|game=Melee

}}

{{clrl}}

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

|name=Metal Box

|desc=A green box that transforms whoever attacks it into metal. In metal form, you're a lot heavier than normal, so middling and even strong attacks don't move you too much, and standard attacks won't even make you flinch. The time you spend in metal form decreases with the damage you take. In Super Mario 64, the weight of the metal form allowed you to walk underwater.

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

|desc-ntsc=This green box will make you the ultimate defensive character, turning you into solid metal for a short time. You won't flinch from enemy attacks, even in midair, and it is much harder to launch you. On the other hand, you fall like a brick. Getting hit will reduce the duration of this item.

|desc-pal=Whack this box to turn into a metal you! You won't flinch when attacked – even in mid-air – and you'll be harder to launch. Now, the downsides: you'll move slower, fall faster, and recovering when you fall off a stage will be a nightmare. Also, it's only temporary, or lasts until you've taken a certain amount of damage.

While the Metal Box itself does not have a [[spirit]], several spirits will allow the player to start a battle in metal form.

{|class="wikitable sortable"

| 1,044 || {{SpiritTableName|Octobot King|size=64}} || {{SpiritType|Neutral}} || ★★★ || 3 || 3277 || 9835 || 1381 || 4144 || 1654 || 4963 || Made of Metal || ''Splatoon'' Series

| 1,495 || {{SpiritTableName|Full-Armor Travis (Full Green Mode)|size=64}} || {{SpiritType|Attack}} || ★★★ || 2 || 3262 || 9817 || 1843 || 5545 || 1178 || 3545 || Made of Metal || ''No More Heroes'' Series

{|class="wikitable sortable"

! No. !! Image !! Name !! Class !! Cost !! Ability !! Series

| 385 || {{SpiritTableName|Slippy Toad|size=64}} || ★★★ || 1 || Made of Metal || ''Star Fox'' Series

| 952 || {{SpiritTableName|Fiora|size=64}} || ★★★ || 1 || Made of Metal || ''Xenoblade Chronicles'' Series

MetalBoxSSBB.jpg|Metal Box artwork from ''Brawl''.

MetalMarioUltimate.jpg|In ''Ultimate''.

*In ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'', the metal effect ignores transparency, meaning that parts that should be transparent become opaque while the effect is active. This is most visible with [[Olimar]] in ''Brawl''; his entire helmet becomes encased with metal. Other examples include [[Donkey Kong]]'s fur and [[Ivysaur]]'s leaves. In ''SSB4'' onwards, transparency is taken into account; Olimar's face becomes metal while his helmet remains untouched.

*In {{forwiiu}}, while the metal texture reflects the actual stage, it does not reflect it in real-time, instead reflecting a pre-rendered screenshot of the stage. For example, the metal texture will only show a reflection of the [[Boxing Ring]]'s ''Smash Bros.'' variant, as opposed to the default ''Punch-Out!!'' theme.

*Despite being replaced by red ? Blocks in ''Super Mario 64 DS'', the {{forwiiu}} trophy lists that game as one of the Metal Box's appearances.

*In {{for3ds}}, metal characters retain their textures, while every other game ignores textures and only displays the bump maps of the character models. This is most noticeable with [[Kirby]], whose eyes disappear when he becomes metal in every game other than ''for 3DS'', or [[Mario]], whose hat insignia and eyes also disappear.