Editing Metal Box

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 [[mariowiki:Cap Switch|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, 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.{{clr}}

 

 

 

 

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

The Metal Box does not appear as an item in ''Super Smash Bros.''; however, Metal Mario, the opponent of the ninth stage of the [[1P Game]] features the effect of the Metal Box.

 

 

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

The Metal Box debuts as an item in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' as a transforming item.

If the Metal Box is hit by a projectile, it will disappear. Disjointed attacks like {{SSBM|Pikachu}}'s forward smash or any attack from a sword-wielding character will still transform them into a Metal fighter. Interestingly, [[Ness]]' dash attack is the only disjointed attack that doesn't turn him metal.

Metal characters 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 bleep noises.

Characters can battle Metal Mario and/or [[Metal Luigi]] in [[Adventure Mode]]. In addition, they also fight a random metal character in [[Classic Mode]].

[[File:Metal Box Trophy Melee.png|thumb|left|100px|The Metal Box trophy in ''Melee''.]]

;Metal Box

:''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.

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

The Metal Box returns as an item.

Unlike in ''Melee'', the Metal Box 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.  

Metal battles appear as a feature in [[Special Brawl]] and in later games onward, where all fighters become metal under the permanent effects of a Metal Box.

[[File:Metal Box - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|left|100px|The Metal Box trophy in ''Brawl''.]]

:''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]]''==

The Metal Box returns as an item.  

Unlike in the previous games, 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 Classic Mode, the player must also battle a random metal character.

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

===Trophy===

[[File:MetalBoxTrophy3DS.png|thumb|left|100px|The Metal Box trophy in ''for 3DS''.]]

[[File:MetalBoxTrophyWiiU.png|thumb|100px|The Metal Box trophy in ''for Wii U''.]]

:{{Flag|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.''

:{{Flag|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.''

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

The Metal Box returns as an item.

Unlike in the previous games, the Metal Box's effect appears to slowly take over the character rather than immediately, similar to [[Inkling]]'s [[ink]].

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.

===Spirits===

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

====Primary spirits====

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

====Support spirits====

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

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