Hitbox visualization of Mario's grab.
Hitbox visualization of Mario's dash grab.
Hitbox visualization of Mario's pivot grab.

Overview

Mario reaches out with one hand. Mario's grab has average range, but is among the fastest grabs in the game, while also having relatively quick interruptibility compared to the rest (with only Jigglypuff, Pikachu and Sheik's grabs having faster interruptibility). Coupled with Mario's highly rewarding throws, this makes his grab extremely prominent in competitive play.

Timing

Standing grab

Grab 6-7
Interruptible 29
Animation length 41
                                                                                     

Dash grab

Grab 8-9
Interruptible 36
Animation length 43
                                                                                     

Pivot grab

Grab 9-10
Interruptible 34
Animation length 46
                                                                                           
Legend (1 square = 1 frame)
 
Lag time
 
Grab
 
Interruptible