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Both Mario and Luigi received an invitation from Princess Peach for a picnic during the events of ''[[Hotel Mario]]''. Both went to the Mushroom Kingdom, only to find a note written by Bowser stating that he and the Koopalings had turned the Kingdom into their own personal resorts and retained Peach as a "permanent guest" in one of his seven Koopa Hotels. After destroying most of the Koopaling hotels, Mario fought Bowser in his [[Bowser's Seizure Palace|own hotel]] and defeated him. He then received a kiss from Princess Peach, then congratulated the player as 'The best ever'.
Both Mario and Luigi received an invitation from Princess Peach for a picnic during the events of ''[[Hotel Mario]]''. Both went to the Mushroom Kingdom, only to find a note written by Bowser stating that he and the Koopalings had turned the Kingdom into their own personal resorts and retained Peach as a "permanent guest" in one of his seven Koopa Hotels. After destroying most of the Koopaling hotels, Mario fought Bowser in his [[Bowser's Seizure Palace|own hotel]] and defeated him. He then received a kiss from Princess Peach, then congratulated the player as 'The best ever'.


===''Mario's Picross''===
===''Mario's Picross'' series===
In ''[[Mario's Picross]]'', a puzzle game, the player has to reveal a hidden picture in a grid by scraping a certain amount of squares. The picture revealed could a part of the Mario series, such as a Mushroom, a Bullet Bill, and Mario.
In ''[[Mario's Picross]]'', a puzzle game, the player has to reveal a hidden picture in a grid by scraping a certain amount of squares. The picture revealed could a part of the Mario series, such as a Mushroom, a Bullet Bill, and Mario.


There was a sequel, called ''[[Picross 2]]''. It returned most aspects from the previous game and it featured Wario in it. It was released only in Japan.
There was a sequel, called ''[[Picross 2]]''. It returned most aspects from the previous game and it featured Wario in it. It was released only in Japan.
===''Yoshi's Island'' series===
[[File:Baby Mario SMA3.jpg|thumb|x200px|Baby Mario, the infant counterpart of Mario, first appeared in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'']]
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[[Baby Mario]] and his brother, [[Baby Luigi]], were flown to [[Mushroom World]] by the [[stork]]. However, [[Kamek]], fearing the [[Star Children]] would ruin the plans of the [[Koopa Troop]], attacked the stork and managed to kidnap [[Luigi]] but left Mario to plummet towards [[Yoshi's Island (location)|Yoshi's Island]] in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. By chance, [[Yoshi]] was walking below and cushioned Mario's fall. Confused at the baby's presence, Yoshi consulted his fellow Yoshis and they worked out a plan to trek across the island in an effort to save Luigi and return the babies to their parents. Baby Mario also appears in the sequels ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'' and ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'', both of which follow a similar plot of having to rescue Baby Luigi. He is also in the [[Nintendo DS]] spinoff title ''[[Yoshi Touch & Go]]''.
The only time that Mario appears as an adult is in the ending ''Yoshi's New Island'', where he is revealed to be the true identity of the supporting character, [[Mr. Pipe]].


===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
[[File:RPGMario.png|thumb|x200px|Artwork of Mario for ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'', his first starring role in a role-playing game.]]
[[File:RPGMario.png|thumb|x200px|left|Artwork of Mario for ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'', his first starring role in a role-playing game.]]
Mario battled strange machine-like creatures from another dimension during the events of ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. Many things have changed, Mario even gets [[Mario's Pad|his own house]]. Mario first went to confront Bowser who had again captured Princess Peach (which by now is a recurring event). Mario walked to [[Bowser's Keep]], located near Mario's Pad. Mario battles Bowser atop a [[Kinklink]] and rescues Peach. Then a huge sword called [[Exor]] struck the castle from atop and knocked them all to various spots in the Mushroom Kingdom. Fortunately, Mario fell through the [[Pipe]] on top [[Pipe House]] (Mario's Pad) and landed right on his bed.
Mario battled strange machine-like creatures from another dimension during the events of ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. Many things have changed, Mario even gets [[Mario's Pad|his own house]]. Mario first went to confront Bowser who had again captured Princess Peach (which by now is a recurring event). Mario walked to [[Bowser's Keep]], located near Mario's Pad. Mario battles Bowser atop a [[Kinklink]] and rescues Peach. Then a huge sword called [[Exor]] struck the castle from atop and knocked them all to various spots in the Mushroom Kingdom. Fortunately, Mario fell through the [[Pipe]] on top [[Pipe House]] (Mario's Pad) and landed right on his bed.


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===''Mario Party'' series===
===''Mario Party'' series===
[[File:MarioplumberParty3.jpg|thumb|left|Artwork for ''Mario Party 3'' depicting Mario with a parasol, based on the minigame [[Parasol Plummet]].]]
[[File:MarioplumberParty3.jpg|thumb|x180px|Artwork for ''Mario Party 3'' depicting Mario with a parasol, based on the minigame [[Parasol Plummet]].]]
Mario is always represented by his trademark red color. The mini-games test Mario's luck, skill, and endurance and reward him with coins. In the first three Mario Party games, Mario aimed to become the superstar. Though Mario doesn't have many distinguishable abilities from the other Mario Party characters, the most notable difference is Mario's ability to use the [[Fireball Orb]] in ''[[Mario Party 7]]''. Whenever Mario used an [[Orb]] on a space, the space would have Mario's "M" insignia. As revealed in the official artwork of ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', Mario's item of choice is the [[Mega Mushroom]]. Mario's Duel Mode partner is the defensive [[Koopa Troopa]] in ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', and the booklet says that his favorite item is the [[Golden Mushroom]]. He also challenged the player for the Courage [[Star Stamp]] if he was not selected. Throughout the series, Mario's famed jumping ability is also evened out with the other characters, leveling the playing field. This also shows Mario's chemistry between other player when they team up.
Mario is always represented by his trademark red color. The mini-games test Mario's luck, skill, and endurance and reward him with coins. In the first three Mario Party games, Mario aimed to become the superstar. Though Mario doesn't have many distinguishable abilities from the other Mario Party characters, the most notable difference is Mario's ability to use the [[Fireball Orb]] in ''[[Mario Party 7]]''. Whenever Mario used an [[Orb]] on a space, the space would have Mario's "M" insignia. As revealed in the official artwork of ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', Mario's item of choice is the [[Mega Mushroom]]. Mario's Duel Mode partner is the defensive [[Koopa Troopa]] in ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', and the booklet says that his favorite item is the [[Golden Mushroom]]. He also challenged the player for the Courage [[Star Stamp]] if he was not selected. Throughout the series, Mario's famed jumping ability is also evened out with the other characters, leveling the playing field. This also shows Mario's chemistry between other player when they team up.
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===''Luigi's Mansion''===
[[File:LM MarioTrapped.jpg|thumb|Mario trapped in the portrait.]]
Mario played his second role as a captive during the events of ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''. Mario went to check out a mansion that Luigi mysteriously won. There, a huge [[Boo]] called [[King Boo]] overpowered Mario with his many Boos and imprisoned him within a portrait. King Boo was apparently mad at Mario for harassing his kind during his past adventures. Luigi came later to find out why his brother didn't come back. Luigi overcomes his cowardice and finally captured all Boos using his [[Poltergust 3000]]. He then faced King Boo, who had possessed a Bowser suit. After he defeated King Boo, Luigi took Mario's portrait and reverted the plumber back to his original form, using [[Professor Elvin Gadd]]'s [[Portrificationizer]] in reverse.
===''Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix===
[[File:DDRmario.jpg|left|thumb|Mario dancing to the beat.]]
Mario danced to save the Mushroom Kingdom during the events of ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]''. [[Waluigi]] went to [[Truffle Tower]] to gain [[Music Key]]s and grant him the power to "hypnotize the rhythm less masses". However, after he opened the door, all but one key flew to various locations in the Mushroom Kingdom. One of the music Keys went down the sea, another one to [[Mushroom Park]] and another one to [[Freeze Mountain]]. Toad, who saw this occur, rushed to tell Mario. If all keys were not returned, they could fall into the wrong hands.
Ever the hero, Mario set out to find all four Music Keys, along with Toad. Using his [[S.S. Brass]] to navigate, Mario challenged the key owners to dance-offs. Mario then faced Waluigi (and other creatures) to a dance-off and got all four Music Keys back.
After getting the keys, Bowser stole them. Bowser went to his castle and Mario followed him with the S.S. Brass. Mario did the "Final Dance Off" with him and got the Music Keys back. They then were all returned to the Truffle Tower.
===''Mario Baseball'' series===
[[File:MSB Mario.jpg|150px|left|thumb|Mario hitting a slammer.]]
The multi-talented plumber has also played baseball in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' and ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]].'' Again, Mario is a balanced character although Mario is a bit of a slow runner in the first game. Mario's special ball is the classic [[Fireball]], which dazzles other players with smoky speed. Mario's abilities are very similar to Luigi's. Mario's default team is the Mario Sunshines in ''Mario Superstar Baseball'' which mostly consists of the non-playable characters from ''Super Mario Sunshine''. In ''Mario Super Sluggers'', his team is called the Mario Fireballs, which consists of the Mario Bros., the Baby Mario Bros., Piantas, Nokis, and a Blooper.
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===''Super Princess Peach''===
[[File:ArmyHammerBro.jpg|thumb|Mario held captive by a [[Hammer Bros.]].]]
Mario was once again a Damsel-in-Distress during the events of ''[[Super Princess Peach]]''. Bowser sent an army of [[Hammer Bros.]] and Goombas to invade Princess Peach's castle. Mario, Luigi, and the Toads, busy defending the castle, were caught by a bunch of Hammer Brothers. Princess Peach and a special umbrella named [[Perry]] given to her by Toadsworth, escaped in the nick of time. Mario and the others were sent to [[Vibe Island]], the source of the enemies power. There they had no power to escape so Princess Peach went there to rescue him. Princess Peach defeated Bowser using her new "emotional" powers and this time, was the hero. Towards the end when Mario is rescued, he picks Peach into his arms and gives her some flowers.{{br}}
===''Mario Strikers'' series===
[[File:Normal mario2.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Mario in ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''.]]
In the [[Mario Strikers (series)|''Mario Strikers'' series]], Mario takes on yet another sport, football (also known as soccer). His stats are all-around in both games, ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'' and ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''. His [[Super Strike]] in ''Super Mario Strikers'' is the [[Fire Strike]]. His Super Ability in ''Mario Strikers Charged'' is [[Super Mario!]]. Unlike previous sports games, where Mario stayed in his usual traditional outfit, in the ''Mario Strikers'' series, he is seen wearing different gear, including different clothes and wearing cleats. In either game, Mario's team number is 1, and captain type is Balanced.
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
===''Mario Hoops 3 on 3''===
[[File:MH3on3_Mario.jpg|thumb|150px|Mario, as seen in ''[[Mario Hoops 3 on 3]]''.]]
In ''[[Mario Hoops 3 on 3]]'', Mario is seen playing a sport that was not part of the series until then; basketball. His [[Special Shot]] was the [[Fire Shot]], which involved Mario dribbling the ball around him in the shape of an ''M'', and then either alley-oop or dunk a flaming red basketball into the hoop. To execute this move, the player must tap the touchscreen in the shape of the letter ''M''. Like the other sports games Mario has appeared in, he is classified as a balanced character.
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===''Yoshi'' series===
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''====
[[File:Baby marioballon.jpeg|120px|thumb|left|Baby Mario floats, attached to balloons.]]
{{main|Baby Mario}}
[[Baby Mario]] and his brother, [[Baby Luigi]], were flown to [[Mushroom World]] by the [[stork]]. However, [[Kamek]], fearing the [[Star Children]] would ruin the plans of the [[Koopa Troop]], attacked the stork and managed to kidnap [[Luigi]] but left Mario to plummet towards [[Yoshi's Island (place)|Yoshi's Island]] in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. By chance, [[Yoshi]] was walking below and cushioned Mario's fall. Confused at the baby's presence, Yoshi consulted his fellow Yoshis and they worked out a plan to trek across the island in an effort to save Luigi and return the babies to their parents.
 
However, the Koopa Troop soon realized that they had only stolen one of the babies and set out to procure the second one. Mario and the [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] were forced to contend not only with the harsh terrain of the island, but also with Kamek's forces, including the [[Toady|Toadies]]. These minions attempted to steal Baby Mario whenever he fell off of a Yoshi's back. However, thanks to the power of the [[Star]]s Yoshi and his friends collected throughout their adventures, Mario was kept safe inside of a [[bubble]] until rescued by one of the Yoshis. Baby Mario was able to help in the fight when Yoshi or one of his friends collected a [[Super Star]], turning Mario into [[Super Baby Mario]] for a short time.
 
Finally, the Yoshis confronted Kamek and faced off against his leader, [[Baby Bowser]]. Defeating him, the Yoshis discovered Baby Luigi and the Stork and rescued them. The Stork took both babies up into the air and delivered them to their [[Mama Mario|mother]] and [[Mario and Luigi's father|father]], who were completely unaware of their babies' status as Star Children or the trials that awaited them.
 
====''Yoshi Touch & Go''====
[[File:More artwork65 ww.jpg|thumb|right|Baby Mario rides [[Yoshi]] in [[Yoshi Touch & Go]].]]
''[[Yoshi Touch & Go]]'', unlike other Yoshi games, has no story. Where, when, and how the events took place is unconfirmed.
 
Each level in this game begins with Baby Mario falling from the sky with balloons. The player must guide him with clouds while destroying obstacles with bubbles. Soon, Baby Mario lands on a Yoshi's back, and Yoshi finishes the rest of the level.
 
====''Yoshi's Island DS''====
[[File:YIDSBabymario.jpg|thumb|left|[[Superstar Mario]] from ''Yoshi's Island DS'']]
When Mario was a little older, Kamek and his Toadies made a second attempt to ensure a safe future for the Koopa Troop in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''. They kidnapped countless babies, searching for all of the Star Children. Mario and ''[[Luigi]]'' were taken from their home in the night as their parents cried out for them, unable to stop the kidnapping. However, the Stork noticed ''[[Kamek]]'' and his ''[[Toadies]]'' taking away several babies. He attacked the Toady holding Mario. The Toady panicked and dropped Mario, who fell again towards ''[[Yoshi's Island]]''. Yoshi and his friends again found the baby and sought to defeat the Koopa Troop one more time. In the process, they learned to utilize the abilities Mario granted to the Yoshi he rode on. They found [[Baby Peach]], [[Baby Donkey Kong]], [[Baby Wario]], and [[Baby Bowser]] along the way, all of whom worked with the Yoshis to defeat the Koopa Troop. As they progressed, [[Bowser]] traveled from the future to assist his Koopa Troop of the past. The Yoshis were able to defeat him with the help of the babies. Mario was returned to his parents alongside his brother and the family was reunited.
 
===''WarioWare'' series===
Mario didn't make a big appearance in the [[WarioWare, Inc.|''WarioWare'' series]], but he made small cameos in some microgames in ''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]''. He appeared as a blackboard drawing in [[Jimmy T.]]'s microgame [[Chalk Full]], and appeared in [[Wario-Man]]'s microgame [[You Scratch Mine]], alongside [[Wario]] and even [[Toad]].
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' Series===
{{SSB infobox
{{SSB infobox
|color=green
|color=green
|emblem=Mario_Bros._Emblem.gif
|image=SSBU Mario artwork.png
|image=BrawlMario.jpg
|games=''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|games=''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|standard=[[Fireball]]
|standard=[[Fireball]]
|side=Cape ''(SSBM)'', ''(SSBB)''
|side=[[Cape]] (''Melee'', ''Brawl'')
|up=[[Super Jump Punch]]
|up=[[Super Jump Punch]]
|down=Mario Tornado (''SSB, SSBM''); [[F.L.U.D.D.]] (''SSBB'')
|down=[[Mario Tornado]] (''SSB'', ''Melee''), [[F.L.U.D.D.]] (''Brawl'')
|final=Mario Finale ''(SSBB)''
|final_smash=[[Mario Finale]]
|entrance=Mario jumps out of a [[Warp Pipe]]. ''(SSB)'', and exclaims "Let's-a Go!". ''(SSBB)'' <br/>
|entrance=Mario jumps out of a [[Warp Pipe]]. (''SSB''), and exclaims "Let's-a Go!". (''Brawl'' onward)
}}
}}
Mario has been playable in every ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' game to date. Mario has retained his balanced abilities even when fighting characters from other series. He brought with him many items, stages, and characters to compete in the tournament. Mario's alter-egos [[Dr. Mario (character)|Dr. Mario]] and [[Metal Mario (character)|Metal Mario]] followed as well. Mario is usually portrayed as a "main" character alongside [[Link]], [[Kirby]], and [[Pikachu]]. He does not need to be unlocked in any ''Super Smash Bros.'' and is always playable at the start. Mario's skill is reflected by the [[player]], as mentioned by the Adventure mode Mario trophy.
Mario has been playable in every ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' game to date. Mario has retained his balanced abilities even when fighting characters from other series. He brought with him many items, stages, and characters to compete in the tournament. Mario's alter-egos [[Dr. Mario (character)|Dr. Mario]] and [[Metal Mario (character)|Metal Mario]] followed as well. Mario is usually portrayed as a "main" character alongside [[Link]], [[Kirby]], and [[Pikachu]]. He does not need to be unlocked in any ''Super Smash Bros.'' and is always playable at the start. Mario's skill is reflected by the [[player]], as mentioned by the Adventure mode Mario trophy.


====[[Solid Snake]] Codec Conversation====
====Special moves====
{|class="table" style="text-align:center"
!Type!!Title!!Description!!Games
|-
|[[Standard special move|Standard]]
|[[Fireball (move)|Fireball]]
|style="text-align:left"|Mario shoots fireballs from his palm.
|Every installment
|-
|[[Side special move|Side]]
|[[Cape (move)|Cape]]
|style="text-align:left"|Mario swings his cape, which can deflect projectile attacks.
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' onward.
|-
|[[Up special move|Up]]
|[[Super Jump Punch]]
|style="text-align:left"|Mario jumps with his fist raised, as in ''Super Mario Bros.'' If he hits an opponent, [[coin]]s fly out of them, though only for aesthetic only, and they are sent flying.
|Every installment
|-
|rowspan=2|[[Down special move|Down]]
|[[Mario Tornado]]
|style="text-align:left"|Mario spins around, damaging any opponents caught before launching them upward. Luigi has a similar move titled the [[Luigi Cyclone]].
|''Super Smash Bros.''<br>''Super Smash Bros. Melee''
|-
|[[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]]
|style="text-align:left"|Mario takes out F.L.U.D.D. and sprays [[water]], which can push back enemies.
|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' onward
|-
|[[Final Smash]]
|[[Mario Finale]]
|style="text-align:left"|Mario unleashes a giant wave of expanding flames that pushes back opponents caught within, potentially knocking them offscreen and therefore KO'ing them.
|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' onward
|}
 
====Solid Snake codec conversation====
*'''Colonel''': Snake, you know who that is?
*'''Colonel''': Snake, you know who that is?
*'''Snake''': You're kidding, right? It's Mario.
*'''Snake''': You're kidding, right? It's Mario.
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*'''Snake''': Got it.
*'''Snake''': Got it.


====Role in the [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Story|Subspace Emissary]]====
====Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary====
=====Beginning=====
=====Beginning=====
[[File:Subspace_mario.PNG|thumb|left|200px|'''Mario's''' snapshot in The Subspace Emissary.]]
[[File:Subspace Mario.png|thumb|left|Mario's snapshot in The Subspace Emissary.]]
In the beginning, a trophy of Mario and [[Kirby]] are thrown into an arena. The two come to life and fight. The player chooses the one to play with. If Mario is chosen, the opponent will be Kirby. After the battle between the two, Mario resurrects Kirby. This scenario happens the other way around if the player chooses Kirby instead. The [[Subspace Army]] then ambushes the two. [[Princess Peach|Peach]] and [[Zelda]] come to help and they are all confronted by the [[Ancient Minister]]. After seeing the two R.O.B.s setting up a [[Subspace Bomb]], Mario runs to try and stop it, only to be blasted away by [[Petey Piranha]]. Afterwards, he meets [[Pit]] after the latter has descended from [[Skyworld]]. They team up and reach land and give chase to the Ancient Minister, but they lose him.
In the start of [[Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary]], the single-player campaign of ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', a trophy of Mario and [[Kirby]] are thrown into an arena. The two come to life and fight. The player chooses the one to play with. If Mario is chosen, the opponent will be Kirby. After the battle between the two, Mario resurrects Kirby. This scenario happens the other way around if the player chooses Kirby instead. The [[Subspace Army]] then ambushes the two. [[Princess Peach|Peach]] and [[Zelda]] come to help and they are all confronted by the [[Ancient Minister]]. After seeing the two R.O.B.s setting up a [[Subspace Bomb]], Mario runs to try and stop it, only to be blasted away by [[Petey Piranha]]. Afterwards, he meets [[Pit (character)|Pit]] after the latter has descended from [[Skyworld]]. They team up and reach land and give chase to the Ancient Minister, but they lose him.


=====False Peach Incident=====
=====False Peach Incident=====
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=====False Zelda Incident=====
=====False Zelda Incident=====
[[File:Mario_Pit_Link.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Pit]] and Mario catch their breath after defeating [[Link]] and [[Yoshi]].]]
[[File:Mario Pit Link.png|thumb|Pit and Mario catch their breath after defeating [[Link]] and [[Yoshi]].]]
If Zelda is rescued, Mario and Pit end up facing a [[False Zelda]], with Pit destroying her [[Dark Cannon]] that she was about to fire at Link and Yoshi. Link sees the Zelda trophy dissolve, and he and Yoshi attack Mario and Pit. Mario and Pit defeat them, but Mario sees the Peach trophy in the Cargo before Dedede takes Yoshi and Link. When Kirby saves them, Link is the one that blows out the engine.
If Zelda is rescued, Mario and Pit end up facing a [[False Zelda]], with Pit destroying her [[Dark Cannon]] that she was about to fire at Link and Yoshi. Link sees the Zelda trophy dissolve, and he and Yoshi attack Mario and Pit. Mario and Pit defeat them, but Mario sees the Peach trophy in the Cargo before Dedede takes Yoshi and Link. When Kirby saves them, Link is the one that blows out the engine.
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=====Subspace=====
=====Subspace=====
Eventually, the rest of the heroes join them and they head off into [[Subspace (SSB)|Subspace]] itself, taking down a [[Subspace Gunship]] along the way. In Subspace, they discover that [[Tabuu]] was behind the Subspace Army after all. Tabuu fires his [[Off Waves]] at them, turning them all into trophies. Mario was then rescued by King Dedede and his team consisting of [[Luigi]] and [[Ness]]; it turns out that Dedede knew of Tabuu and designed the badges to revive fighters from their trophy forms after a certain amount of time. Luigi and Ness were wearing the badges, and the one Kirby had eaten revived him as well. Everyone else was recovered by either Dedede's team or Kirby, with Bowser, [[Ganondorf]], and [[Wario]], who all had been working with the Subspace Army, joining them after learning about what Tabuu had done. Everyone went to confront Tabuu in the center of [[the Great Maze]]. Tabuu attempts to use his Off Waves again, but [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] suddenly appears and attacks Tabuu's wings, weakening the Off Waves considerably. Although the Off Waves were still powerful enough to score an instant knock out on someone, Mario and the others were able to defeat Tabuu, restoring most of the world back to normal.
Eventually, the rest of the heroes join them and they head off into [[Subspace (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Subspace]] itself, taking down a [[Subspace Gunship]] along the way. In Subspace, they discover that [[Tabuu]] was behind the Subspace Army after all. Tabuu fires his [[Off Waves]] at them, turning them all into trophies. Mario was then rescued by King Dedede and his team consisting of [[Luigi]] and [[Ness]]; it turns out that Dedede knew of Tabuu and designed the badges to revive fighters from their trophy forms after a certain amount of time. Luigi and Ness were wearing the badges, and the one Kirby had eaten revived him as well. Everyone else was recovered by either Dedede's team or Kirby, with Bowser, [[Ganondorf]], and [[Wario]], who all had been working with the Subspace Army, joining them after learning about what Tabuu had done. Everyone went to confront Tabuu in the center of [[the Great Maze]]. Tabuu attempts to use his Off Waves again, but [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] suddenly appears and attacks Tabuu's wings, weakening the Off Waves considerably. Although the Off Waves were still powerful enough to score an instant knock out on someone, Mario and the others were able to defeat Tabuu, restoring most of the world back to normal.
 
====Special Moves====
=====Fireball=====
[[File:Brawl_Attacks_-_Fireball.jpg|thumb|200px|right|'''Fireball''']]
Mario shoots red fireballs out of his palm. It is his normal B move, and it is used by the Mario and Luigi in all three games. Mario's Fireballs are affected by gravity (meaning they bounce against the ground), while Luigi's shoot straight no matter what, unless it ricochets off something in front of Luigi. [[Kirby]] can also use the Fireball move once he has sucked up Mario or Luigi.
 
The move originates from the ''[[Super Mario Bros. (series)|Super Mario Bros.]]'' games, whereas if Mario or Luigi grab a [[Fire Flower]], they gain the ability to chuck fireballs from their hands.
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=====Cape=====
[[File:Cape_Brawl.jpg|thumb|200px|left|'''Cape''']]
Mario uses Cape as an attack in each installment of the series. It is his Side + B move. While this attack is not particularly powerful, it is useful in that it can reverse the direction of certain projectile attacks. It can also make the foe spin around, and face the other direction. Interestingly enough, it's the only move that can reflect Mario's [[#F.L.U.D.D.|F.L.U.D.D.]] move. Also note that when Mario uses his cape it is not actually tied around his neck but held in his hand and swung.
 
The move originated from ''[[Super Mario World]]'', when Mario grabs a [[Cape Feather]], he will get a cape and can attack enemies just by swinging it.
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=====Super Jump Punch=====
[[File:Super_Jump_Punch_Mario_Brawl.jpg|thumb|200px|right|'''Super Jump Punch''']]
The '''Super Jump Punch''' is a [[jump]]ing move Mario, [[Luigi]], and [[Dr. Mario (character)|Dr. Mario]] can perform in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. It is executed by pressing B while holding the control stick upwards at the same time. When Mario performs the attack, [[coins]] fly out of the enemy, and the foe receives about 10% damage. Mario's Super Jump Punch has not changed at all throughout his appearances.
 
This move originated from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', where if Mario jumps under certain blocks, coins will appear from the blocks. Plus, Mario, when using the move, would always be in the pose when he jumps in ''Super Mario Bros''.
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=====Mario Tornado=====
[[File:MarioTornado.jpg|200px|left|thumb|'''Mario Tornado''']]
'''Mario Tornado''' is a [[Special Moves|special move]] that Mario can use as an aerial attack. After pressing B and tilting the control stick in the down position, Mario would spin around, suck the foe in, spin them silly, and then spit them out, damaging opponents, in a similar fashion to [[Luigi]]'s [[Luigi Cyclone]]. The move is powerful, but is best used when surrounded by opponents. Mario Tornado, unlike Luigi Cyclone, cannot move very far. By repeatedly tapping the B Button, Mario will also move vertically while using the attack.
 
The Mario Tornado is replaced as his down special move by [[#F.L.U.D.D.|F.L.U.D.D.]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Mario Tornado is still one of his normal attacks, executed by pressing Down A in mid-air. In both games, Mario can use the attack in mid-air.
 
It is possible that this move originated from ''[[Super Mario World]]'', where it's called the [[Spin Jump]].
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=====F.L.U.D.D.=====
[[File:Brawl FLUDD.jpg|200px|thumb|'''F.L.U.D.D.''']]
F.L.U.D.D. is a [[Special Moves|special move]] that Mario can use in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. When Mario uses the move, he will put F.L.U.D.D. on his back and douse his enemies with water.
 
The attack will have no effect on the opponents' damage percentages whatsoever, however, it can still have a lot of benefit to Mario, as the water can blast foes great distances, possibly resulting in a KO. F.L.U.D.D. can also be charged before use, resulting in a more powerful stream of water. It is best used at enemies near the edges of the battle.
 
This move originated in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', where the F.L.U.D.D. is a key element in the game. Using F.L.U.D.D., Mario can spray water at enemies, or clean up a part of a level. However, unlike in ''Sunshine'', F.L.U.D.D. has various nozzles that can be used for various purposes, whereas in ''Brawl'', F.L.U.D.D. can only use the spray nozzle.
 
=====Mario Finale=====
[[File:mario finalsmash3.jpg|200px|left|thumb|'''Mario Finale''']]
The Mario Finale is Mario's [[Final Smash]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and is also the first Final Smash ever shown. As with any Final Smash, Mario must first collect a [[Smash Ball]]. Mario unleashes a giant wave of flames, which expands vertically before him. This bursts across the stage in front of him devastating any opponents in front of him by causing damage and pushing them off the screen along with the wave. This is best used on the sides of a stage. This way, enemies will be unable to stand behind Mario and be safe from the blast. This move was the first Final Smash shown in the 2006 E3 trailer. The move is an original one, not based on any specific power in the Mario series other than the traditional [[Fire Mario]].
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===''Paper Mario'' series===
===''Paper Mario'' series===
====''Paper Mario''====
====''Paper Mario''====
[[File:Mario Paper.jpg|thumb|Mario in his more "paper-like" form.]]
[[File:Mario Paper.jpg|thumb|Mario, as he appears in ''Paper Mario'']]
Mario once again is invited to Princess Peach's Castle during the events of ''[[Paper Mario]]''. However, this time Mario is invited to a party in the castle. Mario had rushed to the castle, made his way through the bustling party guests, and was chatting with Princess Peach in the throne room. However, Bowser usurps the castle, bringing it high in the air. He and Kammy Koopa break in to the castle through the window and using the power of the [[Star Rod (PM)|Star Rod]], defeats Mario. He then tosses Mario out of the shattered window. Mario lands in a small forest located on the outskirts of [[Goomba Village]]. [[Goomba]]s, being a proficient enemy in many of his quests, surprises Mario with their hospitality. Mario gives his many thanks and heads back to [[Toad Town]] via [[Goomba Road]], together with the Goomba's families eldest child, the young adventurer [[Goombario]].
Mario once again is invited to Princess Peach's Castle during the events of ''[[Paper Mario]]''. However, this time Mario is invited to a party in the castle. Mario had rushed to the castle, made his way through the bustling party guests, and was chatting with Princess Peach in the throne room. However, Bowser usurps the castle, bringing it high in the air. He and Kammy Koopa break in to the castle through the window and using the power of the [[Star Rod (Paper Mario)|Star Rod]], defeats Mario. He then tosses Mario out of the shattered window. Mario lands in a small forest located on the outskirts of [[Goomba Village]]. [[Goomba]]s, being a proficient enemy in many of his quests, surprises Mario with their hospitality. Mario gives his many thanks and heads back to [[Toad Town]] via [[Goomba Road]], together with the Goomba's families eldest child, the young adventurer [[Goombario]].


Mario hears a [[Star Spirit]] called [[Eldstar]] asking for his help. The Star Spirit requests that he speak to him on [[Shooting Star Summit]], in which he has more strength to speak better. Once there, Mario meets many other Star Spirits asking for his help. He learns that Bowser had imprisoned them in special cards and has given them to his strongest minions. Mario then sets out on a quest in search of the Star Spirits. Mario makes many new friends and partners on his long grueling journey and eventually collects all seven Star Spirits. Mario returns to Shooting Star Summit where he gains access to [[Star Way]]. Mario acquiers a new ability called [[Star Beam]] and is transported to Bowser's Castle from the [[Star Shrine]]. While Mario and his team are at Bowser's Castle, they save the many prisoners and fight Bowser at the top of the castle.  
Mario hears a [[Star Spirit]] called [[Eldstar]] asking for his help. The Star Spirit requests that he speak to him on [[Shooting Star Summit]], in which he has more strength to speak better. Once there, Mario meets many other Star Spirits asking for his help. He learns that Bowser had imprisoned them in special cards and has given them to his strongest minions. Mario then sets out on a quest in search of the Star Spirits. Mario makes many new friends and partners on his long grueling journey and eventually collects all seven Star Spirits. Mario returns to Shooting Star Summit where he gains access to [[Star Way]]. Mario acquiers a new ability called [[Star Beam]] and is transported to Bowser's Castle from the [[Star Shrine]]. While Mario and his team are at Bowser's Castle, they save the many prisoners and fight Bowser at the top of the castle.  
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====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
[[File:Staring Mario.jpg|thumb|Mario with a newer look compared to that of ''Paper Mario''.]]
[[File:Mario PMTTYD.png|thumb|left|x200px|Mario's updated design for ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'']]
Peach asked Mario to come to a land called [[Rogueport]] during the events of ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. She found a [[Crystal Star Map|treasure map]] leading to powerful artifacts called [[Crystal Stars]]. By the time he got there, Peach had been kidnapped by a group known as the [[Secret Society of X-Nauts]]. They needed to use her as a vessel for the [[Shadow Queen]] so that the leader of the X-Nauts, [[Sir Grodus]], can use her power to aid him in world domination. Mario met an intelligent Goomba called [[Professor Frankly]]. He told Mario the history of Rogueport and revealed the secret of [[The Thousand-Year Door]].  
Peach asked Mario to come to a land called [[Rogueport]] during the events of ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. She found a [[Crystal Star Map|treasure map]] leading to powerful artifacts called [[Crystal Stars]]. By the time he got there, Peach had been kidnapped by a group known as the [[Secret Society of X-Nauts]]. They needed to use her as a vessel for the [[Shadow Queen]] so that the leader of the X-Nauts, [[Sir Grodus]], can use her power to aid him in world domination. Mario met an intelligent Goomba called [[Professor Frankly]]. He told Mario the history of Rogueport and revealed the secret of [[The Thousand-Year Door]].  


The Shadow Queen once took control of Rogueport, enslaving and killing many of its citizens. To achieve this, she created the Crystal Stars and used them to give her great power. The [[Four Legendary Heroes]] used the power of the Crystal Stars against her and she was imprisoned in the Thousand Year Door for a millennium. Mario set out to collect all seven Crystal Stars. Gaining many new partners and finding all Crystal Stars, Mario went through the Thousand Year Door. There he found Sir Grodus standing before the Shadow Queen's room. Mario defeated Sir Grodus, but was then ambushed by Bowser and Kammy Koopa. This gave Grodus time to escape with Peach to the Shadow Queen's room. When Mario got there, Grodus had awakened the Shadow Queen herself, taking control of Peach's body. Mario had to fight her possessed form and using the help of the Rogueport citizens' wishes, Mario prevailed.
The Shadow Queen once took control of Rogueport, enslaving and killing many of its citizens. To achieve this, she created the Crystal Stars and used them to give her great power. The [[Four Legendary Heroes]] used the power of the Crystal Stars against her and she was imprisoned in the Thousand Year Door for a millennium. Mario set out to collect all seven Crystal Stars. Gaining many new partners and finding all Crystal Stars, Mario went through the Thousand Year Door. There he found Sir Grodus standing before the Shadow Queen's room. Mario defeated Sir Grodus, but was then ambushed by Bowser and Kammy Koopa. This gave Grodus time to escape with Peach to the Shadow Queen's room. When Mario got there, Grodus had awakened the Shadow Queen herself, taking control of Peach's body. Mario had to fight her possessed form and using the help of the Rogueport citizens' wishes, Mario prevailed.


In Glitz Pit, Mario and his parter's team was named "The Great Gonzales" by [[Grubba]].
In Glitz Pit, Mario and his partner's team was named "The Great Gonzales" by [[Grubba]].


====''Super Paper Mario''====
====''Super Paper Mario''====
[[File:MarioAndTippy.jpg|thumb|left|Mario, with his companion [[Pixl]], [[Tippi]].]]
[[File:Mario and Tippi SPM.png|thumb|x200px|Mario and his [[Pixl]] companion, [[Tippi]], in ''Super Paper Mario''.]]
Mario and Luigi were once again called into action in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. Mario and Luigi sit in their house one day when they hear the news that Princess Peach has been kidnapped. The Mario Bros. rush to Bowser's Castle, thinking he has the princess, but he didn't. Later, a strange new enemy named [[Count Bleck]] shows up and kidnaps Luigi and Bowser. It also turns out Count Bleck has Princess Peach too.
Mario and Luigi were once again called into action in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. Mario and Luigi sit in their house one day when they hear the news that Princess Peach has been kidnapped. The Mario Bros. rush to Bowser's Castle, thinking he has the princess, but he didn't. Later, a strange new enemy named [[Count Bleck]] shows up and kidnaps Luigi and Bowser. It also turns out Count Bleck has Princess Peach too.


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After collecting the eight Pure Hearts, Mario, Princess Peach, Bowser, Luigi and some [[Pixls]] face Count Bleck. After defeating Bleck, Dimentio, a former minion of Bleck, turns on him and teleports him to [[Dimension D]] to deal with him later. Then Dimentio, the [[Chaos Heart]] and Luigi merge together to form [[Super Dimentio]] as the final boss. After defeating Super Dimentio, Count Bleck and [[Tippi]] get married to stop [[the Void]].
After collecting the eight Pure Hearts, Mario, Princess Peach, Bowser, Luigi and some [[Pixls]] face Count Bleck. After defeating Bleck, Dimentio, a former minion of Bleck, turns on him and teleports him to [[Dimension D]] to deal with him later. Then Dimentio, the [[Chaos Heart]] and Luigi merge together to form [[Super Dimentio]] as the final boss. After defeating Super Dimentio, Count Bleck and [[Tippi]] get married to stop [[the Void]].
===''Luigi's Mansion''===
[[File:LM MarioTrapped.png|thumb|left|Mario imprisoned within a portrait, yelling to be freed, in ''Luigi's Mansion''.]]
Mario played his second role as a captive during the events of ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''. Mario went to check out a mansion that Luigi mysteriously won. There, a huge [[Boo]] called [[King Boo]] overpowered Mario with his many Boos and imprisoned him within a portrait. King Boo was apparently mad at Mario for harassing his kind during his past adventures. Luigi came later to find out why his brother didn't come back. Luigi overcomes his cowardice and finally captured all Boos using his [[Poltergust 3000]]. He then faced King Boo, who had possessed a Bowser suit. After he defeated King Boo, Luigi took Mario's portrait and reverted the plumber back to his original form, using [[Professor E. Gadd]]'s [[Portrificationizer]] in reverse.
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===''WarioWare'' series===
Mario does not have any major appearances in the [[WarioWare|''WarioWare'' series]], but he made small cameos in some microgames in ''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]''. He appeared as a blackboard drawing in [[Jimmy T.]]'s microgame [[Chalk Full]], and appeared in [[Wario-Man]]'s microgame [[You Scratch Mine]], alongside [[Wario]] and even [[Toad]].


===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''====
[[File:SAGAMARIO.JPG|thumb|Mario in a standing pose.]]
[[File:MLSS MarioBros.jpg|thumb|Mario and Luigi, the two playable characters in ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' and its sequels]]
After Mario's vacation, Mario ventured with his brother Luigi through strange lands during the events of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. An ambassador from the [[Beanbean Kingdom]] came to visit [[Princess Peach]]. However, the ambassador was actually a fake and was one of the most wanted criminals in the Beanbean Kingdom. [[Cackletta]] was this wicked impersonator who stole Princess Peach's voice during the visit. Toad came running to Mario's Pad warning him about Princess Peach's voice dilemma. As soon as Mario came out of his bathroom, he sped to the castle, dragging Luigi behind him. There they met Bowser, adding more to their troubles. Mario fought Bowser, but Peach spoke and interrupted their fight. As she spoke, explosives dropped from her mouth and shook up the castle. Bowser, outraged that another villain has stolen his spotlight, suggested that they go to the Beanbean Kingdom with his [[Koopa Cruiser]].
After Mario's vacation, Mario ventured with his brother Luigi through strange lands during the events of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. An ambassador from the [[Beanbean Kingdom]] came to visit [[Princess Peach]]. However, the ambassador was actually a fake and was one of the most wanted criminals in the Beanbean Kingdom. [[Cackletta]] was this wicked impersonator who stole Princess Peach's voice during the visit. Toad came running to Mario's Pad warning him about Princess Peach's voice dilemma. As soon as Mario came out of his bathroom, he sped to the castle, dragging Luigi behind him. There they met Bowser, adding more to their troubles. Mario fought Bowser, but Peach spoke and interrupted their fight. As she spoke, explosives dropped from her mouth and shook up the castle. Bowser, outraged that another villain has stolen his spotlight, suggested that they go to the Beanbean Kingdom with his [[Koopa Cruiser]].


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====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====
[[File:Fcaex.JPG|left|thumb|Mario with Baby Mario on his back.]]
[[File:Mario and Baby Mario MLPIT.png|left|thumb|Mario with Baby Mario on his back in ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time'']]
Mario and his brother Luigi took a trip back in time during the events of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. Mario and Luigi were at Princess Peach's Castle, watching Princess Peach take a trip to the past using Professor E. Gadd's [[Time Machine]] powered by the [[Cobalt Star]]. Toadsworth got overworried about the princess' return, and fainted. Mario therefore went over to Toadsworth's Room to get the [[Refreshroom]] and revived Toadsworth from his fainted state. However a few minutes later the Time Machine returned, but not with Princess Peach. A large green fungus called the [[Junior Shrooboid]] attacks Mario and Luigi. They managed to beat the monster. Afterwards, a [[Time Hole]] appeared in the center court of the castle.
Mario and his brother Luigi took a trip back in time during the events of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. Mario and Luigi were at Princess Peach's Castle, watching Princess Peach take a trip to the past using Professor E. Gadd's [[Time Machine]] powered by the [[Cobalt Star]]. Toadsworth got overly worried about the princess' return, and fainted. Mario therefore went over to Toadsworth's Room to get the [[Refreshroom]] and revived Toadsworth from his fainted state. However a few minutes later the Time Machine returned, but not with Princess Peach. A large green fungus called the [[Junior Shrooboid]] attacks Mario and Luigi. They managed to beat the monster. Afterwards, a [[Time Hole]] appeared in the center court of the castle.


Mario and Luigi looked at it in awe, when Toadsworth came and accidentally knocked Luigi into the Time Hole. Mario went in to save him and they went back in time. They landed on the starting road to [[Hollijolli Village]], fighting more and more strange creatures. They saw the village damaged and ruined by many [[Shroob]]s and [[Shroob UFO]]s. Mario and Luigi helped the [[Hollijolli Mayor]] out of a chimney he got stuck in while he was trying to escape. They then got assaulted by a wave of Shroobs and Shroob UFOs. They then left the two brothers lying on the ground. Meanwhile, Baby Mario and [[Baby Luigi]] came to their rescue and finished the remaining Shroob foes.
Mario and Luigi looked at it in awe, when Toadsworth came and accidentally knocked Luigi into the Time Hole. Mario went in to save him and they went back in time. They landed on the starting road to [[Hollijolli Village]], fighting more and more strange creatures. They saw the village damaged and ruined by many [[Shroob]]s and [[Shroob UFO]]s. Mario and Luigi helped the [[Hollijolli Mayor]] out of a chimney he got stuck in while he was trying to escape. They then got assaulted by a wave of Shroobs and Shroob UFOs. They then left the two brothers lying on the ground. Meanwhile, Baby Mario and [[Baby Luigi]] came to their rescue and finished the remaining Shroob foes.
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====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story''====
[[File:MarioLuigiStarlow.png|right|thumb|Mario & Luigi with Starlow]]
[[File:MarioLuigiStarlow.png|thumb|x200px|Mario & Luigi with Starlow in ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'']]
Mario and Luigi appear again in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''. A new disease, the blorbs, which make Toads grow to a giant size, has affected the Mushroom Kindgom citizens from [[Fawful]], who is selling Blorb Mushrooms. Mario and Luigi attend a meeting that is disrupted when Bowser barges in. Bowser then fights Mario. After defeated, Bowser receives a [[Vacuum Mushroom]] from [[Fawful]]. The mushroom makes Bowser inhale everything, including Mario, Luigi, Starlow, and the Princess.
Mario and Luigi appear again in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''. A new disease, the [[blorbs]], which make Toads grow to a giant size, has affected the Mushroom Kindgom citizens from [[Fawful]], who is selling Blorb Mushrooms. Mario and Luigi attend a meeting that is disrupted when Bowser barges in. Bowser then fights Mario. After defeated, Bowser receives a [[Vacuum Mushroom]] from [[Fawful]]. The mushroom makes Bowser inhale everything, including Mario, Luigi, Starlow, and the Princess.


Mario and Luigi are found inside Bowser, who is knocked out in [[Cavi Cape]]. The Bros. and Starlow help Bowser get his castle back from Fawful. Along the way, Bowser meets [[Broque]] and [[Broggy]] and gets the ability of the Vacuum block. Mario, Luigi, and Starlow aids Bowser in his trips, while they travel to various parts of his body. When Bowser finally reaches his castle and reclaims it, Bowser is grown fat from winning the fight against [[Midbus]], a giant pig.
Mario and Luigi are found inside Bowser, who is knocked out in [[Cavi Cape]]. The Bros. and Starlow help Bowser get his castle back from Fawful. Along the way, Bowser meets [[Broque]] and [[Broggy]] and gets the ability of the Vacuum block. Mario, Luigi, and Starlow aids Bowser in his trips, while they travel to various parts of his body. When Bowser finally reaches his castle and reclaims it, Bowser is grown fat from winning the fight against [[Midbus]], a giant pig.
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===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series===
===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series===
====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''====
====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''====
[[File:Rivalryrenewed.jpg|thumb|left|100px|Mario freeing a [[Mini Mario (toy)|Mini Mario]] from its orb.]]
[[File:MvDK Mario throwing Mini Mario capsule.jpg|thumb|left|100px|Mario freeing a [[Mini Mario (toy)|Mini Mario]] from its orb.]]
Mario, the famous superstar of the Mushroom Kingdom, gets his own toy company during the events of ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]''. Donkey Kong was watching television and saw an ad for the super-famous [[Mini Mario Toy]]s. Donkey went to all stores, but they were all sold out. Ever so furious and frustrated, Donkey Kong stole the Mini Mario Toys from the [[Mario Toy Company]] itself.
Mario, the famous superstar of the Mushroom Kingdom, gets his own toy company during the events of ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]''. Donkey Kong was watching television and saw an ad for the super-famous [[Mini Mario Toy]]s. Donkey went to all stores, but they were all sold out. Ever so furious and frustrated, Donkey Kong stole the Mini Mario Toys from the [[Mario Toy Company]] itself.


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====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis''====
====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis''====
[[File:minismario.jpg|thumb|Mario chasing Donkey Kong.]]
[[File:Mario and Minis chasing DK MvDK2.jpg|thumb|Artwork of Mario and the Mini Marios chasing Donkey Kong, who has Pauline with him used for ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis'']]
Mario's Mini Mario Toys were so successful that Mario opened a theme park for them during the events of ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]''. Mario is launching the opening of the [[Super Mini Mario World Theme Park]] along with the new [[Mini Peach]], [[Mini Toad]] and [[Mini Donkey Kong]] toys. Pauline made an appearance, having the honor of cutting the premiere ribbon of the Super Mini Mario World Theme Park. Donkey Kong was immediately smitten with her. Donkey Kong ran up to her and presented her with a Mini Donkey Kong toy. She instead accepted Mario's Mini-Mario Toy and Donkey Kong was left heart broken. Donkey Kong kidnapped her and went up the elevator of the Mario Toy Company. Mario sent the small Mini Mario Toys after him and the march of the minis began.
Mario's Mini Mario Toys were so successful that Mario opened a theme park for them during the events of ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]''. Mario is launching the opening of the [[Super Mini Mario World Theme Park]] along with the new [[Mini Peach]], [[Mini Toad]] and [[Mini Donkey Kong]] toys. Pauline made an appearance, having the honor of cutting the premiere ribbon of the Super Mini Mario World Theme Park. Donkey Kong was immediately smitten with her. Donkey Kong ran up to her and presented her with a Mini Donkey Kong toy. She instead accepted Mario's Mini-Mario Toy and Donkey Kong was left heart broken. Donkey Kong kidnapped her and went up the elevator of the Mario Toy Company. Mario sent the small Mini Mario Toys after him and the march of the minis began.


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====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!''====
====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!''====
[[File:Mario vs. Donkey Kong - Minis March Again Coverart.png|thumb|left|The title screen depicting Mario, Donkey Kong, and several [[Mini Mario (toy)|Mini Mario]] toys.]]
In ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]]'', the game's story begins when Mario and Pauline open the [[Super Mini Mario World Theme Park]]. It shows a crowd of Toads and Donkey Kong in line to get in the theme park. As Donkey Kong reaches the front of the line, he discovers the tickets are sold out. Due to this, Donkey Kong bursts into anger, and grabs Pauline. As Donkey Kong runs for the elevator, Mario leaps to rescue Pauline, but ends up failing, and ripping the fringe of her dress. As Mario lies on the ground, a few Mini Marios come towards him, volunteering to help save Pauline.  
In ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]]'', the game's story begins when Mario and Pauline open the [[Super Mini Mario World Theme Park]]. It shows a crowd of Toads and Donkey Kong in line to get in the theme park. As Donkey Kong reaches the front of the line, he discovers the tickets are sold out. Due to this, Donkey Kong bursts into anger, and grabs Pauline. As Donkey Kong runs for the elevator, Mario leaps to rescue Pauline, but ends up failing, and ripping the fringe of her dress. As Mario lies on the ground, a few Mini Marios come towards him, volunteering to help save Pauline.  


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After all the trouble. Mario once again opens the door and sees Donkey Kong, Pauline and two Mini Mario's, confused by this, Mario then sees Pauline with a clipboard,showing that the Mini Mario model passed the test. Mario shrugs, and then celebrates with Donkey Kong, Pauline, and the rest of his minis.
After all the trouble. Mario once again opens the door and sees Donkey Kong, Pauline and two Mini Mario's, confused by this, Mario then sees Pauline with a clipboard,showing that the Mini Mario model passed the test. Mario shrugs, and then celebrates with Donkey Kong, Pauline, and the rest of his minis.
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===''Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix===
[[File:Mario DDR Mario Mix artwork.png|thumb|Mario breakdancing, as seen in artwork for ''Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix'']]
Mario danced to save the Mushroom Kingdom during the events of ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]''. [[Waluigi]] went to [[Truffle Tower]] to gain [[Music Key]]s and grant him the power to "hypnotize the rhythm less masses". However, after he opened the door, all but one key flew to various locations in the Mushroom Kingdom. One of the music Keys went down the sea, another one to [[Mushroom Park]] and another one to [[Freeze Mountain]]. Toad, who saw this occur, rushed to tell Mario. If all keys were not returned, they could fall into the wrong hands.


Ever the hero, Mario set out to find all four Music Keys, along with Toad. Using his [[S.S. Brass]] to navigate, Mario challenged the key owners to dance-offs. Mario then faced Waluigi (and other creatures) to a dance-off and got all four Music Keys back.
After getting the keys, Bowser stole them. Bowser went to his castle and Mario followed him with the S.S. Brass. Mario did the "Final Dance Off" with him and got the Music Keys back. They then were all returned to the Truffle Tower.
===''Mario Baseball'' series===
[[File:MSB Mario.png|150px|thumb|left|Artwork of Mario hitting a baseball for ''Mario Superstar Baseball'']]
The multi-talented plumber has also played baseball in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' and ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]].'' Again, Mario is a balanced character although Mario is a bit of a slow runner in the first game. Mario's special ball is the classic [[Fireball]], which dazzles other players with smoky speed. Mario's abilities are very similar to Luigi's. Mario's default team is the Mario Sunshines in ''Mario Superstar Baseball'' which mostly consists of the non-playable characters from ''Super Mario Sunshine''. In ''Mario Super Sluggers'', his team is called the Mario Fireballs, which consists of the Mario Bros., the Baby Mario Bros., Piantas, Nokis, and a Blooper.
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===''Super Princess Peach''===
[[File:Mario and Army Hammer Bro SPP.png|thumb|Artwork of Mario held captive by an Army Hammer Bro for ''Super Princess Peach'']]
Mario was once again a Damsel-in-Distress during the events of ''[[Super Princess Peach]]''. Bowser sent an army of [[Hammer Bros.]] and Goombas to invade Princess Peach's castle. Mario, Luigi, and the Toads, busy defending the castle, were caught by a bunch of Hammer Brothers. Princess Peach and a special umbrella named [[Perry]] given to her by Toadsworth, escaped in the nick of time. Mario and the others were sent to [[Vibe Island]], the source of the enemies power. There they had no power to escape so Princess Peach went there to rescue him. Princess Peach defeated Bowser using her new "emotional" powers and this time, was the hero. Towards the end when Mario is rescued, he picks Peach into his arms and gives her some flowers.
===''Mario Strikers'' series===
[[File:Mario in MSC.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Mario in ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''.]]
In the [[Mario Strikers (series)|''Mario Strikers'' series]], Mario takes on yet another sport, football (also known as soccer). His stats are all-around in both games, ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'' and ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''. His [[Super Strike]] in ''Super Mario Strikers'' is the [[Fire Strike]]. His Super Ability in ''Mario Strikers Charged'' is [[Super Mario!]]. Unlike previous sports games, where Mario stayed in his usual traditional outfit, in the ''Mario Strikers'' series, he is seen wearing different gear, including different clothes and wearing cleats. In either game, Mario's team number is 1, and captain type is Balanced.
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===''Mario Hoops 3-on-3''===
[[File:Mario with basketball MH3o3.jpg|thumb|150px|Mario with a basketball, as seen in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]''.]]
In ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'', Mario is seen playing a sport that was not part of the series until then; basketball. His [[Special Shot]] was the [[Fire Shot]], which involved Mario dribbling the ball around him in the shape of an ''M'', and then either alley-oop or dunk a flaming red basketball into the hoop. To execute this move, the player must tap the touchscreen in the shape of the letter ''M''. Like the other sports games Mario has appeared in, he is classified as a balanced character.
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===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
[[File:MarioOlympic.jpg|thumb|100px|Mario in ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''.]]
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''====
Mario also appears in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', where he is classified as an "All Around" character, and is well rounded in any event. He participates in a variety of Olympic events, such as swimming, track & field, and archery. He makes a return in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'' as once again a all around type. During the Adventure Tour of the DS version, he joins forces with [[Sonic]] to save the Snow Spirits from Bowser and Dr. Eggman after they capture them to melt all the snow so they can make their own Winter Games. Some events in which Mario participates in ''Winter Games'' include Speed Skating, Alpine Skiing, and Snowboarding.
[[File:MarioOlympic.jpg|thumb|100px|Mario in ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'']]
Mario also appears in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', where he is classified as an "All Around" character, and is well rounded in any event. He participates in a variety of Olympic events, such as swimming, track & field, and archery.
 
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''====
He makes a return in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'' as once again a all around type. During the [[Adventure Tours mode]] of the Nintendo DS version, he joins forces with [[Sonic]] to save the Snow Spirits from Bowser and Dr. Eggman after they capture them to melt all the snow so they can make their own Winter Games. Some events in which Mario participates include Speed Skating, Alpine Skiing, and Snowboarding.
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==Physical description and traits==
==Physical description and traits==
[[File:MarioSSS.png|thumb|140px|Mario seen in his traditional trademark outfit.]]
[[File:Mario NSMB2.png|thumb|left|x180px|Mario seen in his traditional trademark outfit, as seen in artwork for ''New Super Mario Bros. 2'']]
Mario's distinctive look is due to technology restrictions in the mid-'80s: with a limited number of pixels and colors, the programmers could not animate Mario's movement without making his arms "disappear" if his shirt was a solid color; they did not have the space to give him a mouth; and they could not animate hair, so Mario got overalls, a [[mustache]], and a cap to bypass these problems. Mario's creator Shigeru Miyamoto has also stated when interviewed that Mario wears a cap because he finds it difficult to draw hair, the same reason Mario and Luigi have mustaches.
Mario's distinctive look is due to technology restrictions in the 1980s: with a limited number of pixels and colors, the programmers could not animate Mario's movement without making his arms "disappear" if his shirt was a solid color; they did not have the space to give him a mouth; and they could not animate hair, so Mario got overalls, a [[mustache]], and a cap to bypass these problems. Mario's creator Shigeru Miyamoto has also stated when interviewed that Mario wears a cap because he finds it difficult to draw hair, the same reason Mario and Luigi have mustaches.
 
When Mario was first conceived, he looked, more or less, as he does today: a short, plump man with the trademark hat, brown hair, black mustache and overalls. He normally wears blue overalls on top of a red shirt, but such was not always the case. Originally, he wore red overalls on top of a blue shirt &ndash; almost exactly the opposite of what he wears now. The Famicom version of [[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]] was the first game to depict Mario with blue overalls and a red undershirt (Although on the boxart he was depicted entirely in blue); however, it was ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' that standardized today's blue overalls-on-red shirt outfit. (Incidentally, the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' has neither in-game; Mario wears a brown shirt with red overalls). Mario's outfit rarely changes, though he's known to change it on occasion if the situation calls for it. For example, in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Mario wore short sleeves instead of his usual long sleeved shirt, and could even forgo this entirely in favor of a more tropical shirt design worn over his normal shirt, which he always wore with sunglasses. When Mario appeared in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]'', his clothing was much more realistic than it was in ''[[Super Smash Bros.|Super Smash Bros.]]''


When Mario was first conceived, he looked, more or less, as he does today: a short, plump man with the trademark hat, brown hair, black mustache and overalls. He normally wears blue overalls on top of a red shirt, but such was not always the case. Originally, he wore red overalls on top of a blue shirt &ndash; almost exactly the opposite of what he wears now. The Famicom version of [[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]] was the first game to depict Mario with blue overalls and a red undershirt (Although on the boxart he was depicted entirely in blue); however, it was ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' that standardized today's blue overalls-on-red shirt outfit. (Incidentally, the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' has neither in-game; Mario wears a brown shirt with red overalls). Mario's outfit rarely changes, though he's known to change it on occasion if the situation calls for it. For example, in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Mario wore short sleeves instead of his usual long sleeved shirt, and could even forgo this entirely in favor of a more tropical shirt design worn over his normal shirt, which he always wore with sunglasses. When Mario appeared in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', his clothing was much more realistic than it was in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
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==Powers and abilities==
==Powers and abilities==
[[File:Fire Mario NSMB.png|thumb|[[Fire Mario]], the most recurring power-up of Mario's throughout the ''Mario'' franchise.]]
*Mario's first and trademark ability is his [[Jump]], which allows him to leap two stories high, while doing two flips and a twist. He is the second best jumper in the Mushroom Kingdom, only bested by [[Luigi]]. He is also capable of several variations, including the [[Back Flip]] and the [[Spin Jump]].
*Mario's first and trademark ability is his [[Jump]], which allows him to leap two stories high, while doing two flips and a twist. He is the second best jumper in the Mushroom Kingdom, only bested by [[Luigi]]. He is also capable of several variations, including the [[Back Flip]] and the [[Spin Jump]].
*Mario is always associated with the element of fire.
*Mario is always associated with the element of fire.
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In spite of all of these various powers, it is shown at times that Mario's power seems to come from [[Mario's Hat|his hat]]; in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', he would take twice as much damage from enemy attacks whenever he lost his hat.
In spite of all of these various powers, it is shown at times that Mario's power seems to come from [[Mario's Hat|his hat]]; in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', he would take twice as much damage from enemy attacks whenever he lost his hat.
===Mario's Various Powerups===
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File:Firemario.jpg|[[Fire Mario]]
File:Starmanmario.jpg|[[Invincible Mario]]
File:RaccoonMarioFly.jpg|[[Raccoon Mario]]
File:FrogMario SMB3.jpg|[[Frog Mario]]
File:TanookiMario SMB3.jpg|[[Tanooki Mario]]
File:SMB3_HammerMario.jpg|[[Hammer Mario]]
File:SMW_CapeMario.jpg|[[Cape Mario]]
File:SML2RabbitMario.png|[[Rabbit Mario]]
File:Sm64_mariofly.gif|[[Wing Mario]]
File:SM64MetalMario.jpg|[[Metal Mario (form)|Metal Mario]]
File:Vanish_Mario.jpg|[[Vanish Mario]]
File:BeeMario.jpg|[[Bee Mario]]
File:BooMario.jpg|[[Boo Mario]]
File:Ice_Mario.jpg|[[Ice Mario]]<br>(''Super Mario Galaxy'')
File:NSMB_Ice_Mario.png|Ice Mario<br>(''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'')
File:Springmario.jpg|[[Spring Mario]]
File:SMG_RainbowMario.jpg|[[Rainbow Mario]]
File:Flying_Mario_Artwork.jpg|[[Flying Mario]]
File:MarioPropella.png|[[Propeller Mario]]
File:PenguinMarioPNG.png|[[Penguin Mario]]
File:Mini Mario.PNG|[[Mini Mario]]
File:MegaMario.png|[[Mega Mario]]
File:RockMario.jpg|[[Rock Mario]]
File:Cloud_Mario.jpg|[[Cloud Mario]]
</gallery>


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
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