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'''Dr. Mario''' ({{ja|Dr. マリオ|Dokutā Mario}}, ''Dr. Mario'') is an [[unlockable character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. | '''Dr. Mario''' ({{ja|Dr. マリオ|Dokutā Mario}}, ''Dr. Mario'') is an [[unlockable character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. | ||
This is his first 3D appearance as well as his first appearance in the ''Super Smash Bros. series'', as he stems from a series of ''Mario'' puzzle games. As a [[clone]] of {{SSBM|Mario}}, Dr. Mario and Mario have nearly identical movesets with obvious differences in attack physics. Dr. Mario also uses Mario's ''Super Mario 64'' voice clips that were also used in ''Melee'' for regular Mario, originally performed by Charles Martinet. | |||
Dr. Mario currently ranks 13th on the ''Melee'' [[tier list]], at the end of B- tier, two places higher than Mario's rank and his best placement in the series. His [[combo]] ability possesses unique qualities, such as an unusual-functioning reverse-[[sex kick]]. His [[approach]] options are also very good, with a long [[wavedash]] and a good air game, as well as a very good [[SHFFL]]. Dr. Mario also has a good [[projectile]], which itself can be used to aid his approach while subsequently keeping away others. However, Dr. Mario's primary weakness is his abysmal [[recovery]], which is one of the worst in the game, due to its predictability and few methods of increasing its distance. Dr. Mario also suffers from lack of range in his attacks, leaving him vulnerable against characters with disjointed hitboxes such as {{SSBM|Marth}}. | Dr. Mario currently ranks 13th on the ''Melee'' [[tier list]], at the end of B- tier, two places higher than Mario's rank and his best placement in the series. His [[combo]] ability possesses unique qualities, such as an unusual-functioning reverse-[[sex kick]]. His [[approach]] options are also very good, with a long [[wavedash]] and a good air game, as well as a very good [[SHFFL]]. Dr. Mario also has a good [[projectile]], which itself can be used to aid his approach while subsequently keeping away others. However, Dr. Mario's primary weakness is his abysmal [[recovery]], which is one of the worst in the game, due to its predictability and few methods of increasing its distance. Dr. Mario also suffers from lack of range in his attacks, leaving him vulnerable against characters with disjointed hitboxes such as {{SSBM|Marth}}. | ||
==How to unlock== | ==How to unlock== | ||
Dr. Mario | To unlock Dr. Mario, players need to complete either Classic or Adventure Mode as Mario without using any continues. | ||
Alternatively, players can play 100 VS. matches. | |||
Dr. Mario is fought on [[Princess Peach's Castle]], with the track "Dr. Mario" playing. | Dr. Mario is fought on [[Princess Peach's Castle]], with the track "Dr. Mario" playing. | ||
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**{{buff|Its fist hitbox is larger (4u → 4.6u).}} | **{{buff|Its fist hitbox is larger (4u → 4.6u).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Dr. Mario's forward aerial is slightly less useful for edgeguarding due to lacking meteor smash hitboxes.}} | **{{nerf|Dr. Mario's forward aerial is slightly less useful for edgeguarding due to lacking meteor smash hitboxes.}} | ||
**{{Buff|However, it is more reliable than Mario's forward aerial due to its angle rendering it immune to meteor cancelling.}} | |||
*[[Back aerial]]: | *[[Back aerial]]: | ||
**{{buff|The clean hit sends at a [[semi-spike]] angle (361° → 28°).}} | **{{buff|The clean hit sends at a [[semi-spike]] angle (361° → 28°).}} | ||
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{{Victory/SSBM | {{Victory/SSBM | ||
|victory-theme=MushroomKingdomThemeMelee.ogg | |victory-theme=MushroomKingdomThemeMelee.ogg | ||
|victory-desc=An orchestrated cover of the iconic "Level Completed" music from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' | |victory-desc=An orchestrated cover of the iconic "Level Completed" music from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''. | ||
|desc-1=Holds out his stethoscope and points it to his right, to his left, and finally towards the screen. | |desc-1=Holds out his stethoscope and points it to his right, to his left, and finally towards the screen. | ||
|desc-2=Throws two pills, dusts his hands off, and then pulls out the same pills he already threw while laughing triumphantly. | |desc-2=Throws two pills, dusts his hands off, and then pulls out the same pills he already threw while laughing triumphantly. | ||
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:''See also: [[:Category:Dr. Mario players (SSBM)]]'' | :''See also: [[:Category:Dr. Mario players (SSBM)]]'' | ||
*{{Sm|Eagle|Denmark}} - Best Dr. Mario in Denmark. Consistently places top 32 at notable European tournaments as a solo Dr. Mario player. Has multiple wins over {{Sm|Frenzy}}. Was formerly ranked 25th on the [[European Melee Power Rankings]] and 2nd on the [[Danish Power Rankings]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Eagle|Denmark}} - | *{{Sm|Franz|USA}} - The best active Dr. Mario main in the world. Placed top 64 at {{Trn|GENESIS 5}} and has wins over {{Sm|Captain Faceroll}} and {{Sm|Squid}}. He then placed 9th at {{Trn|Mainstage}} with wins over {{Sm|Medz}}, {{Sm|HugS}}, and {{Sm|Aura}}, which is the highest solo Dr. Mario placement at a major since Shroomed placed 7th at {{Trn|EVO 2013}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Franz|USA}} - The best active Dr. Mario | *{{Sm|JiM|France}} - Best Dr. Mario in France. Placed 9th at {{Trn|HFLAN Melee Edition 2019}}, 17th at {{Trn|HFLAN Melee Edition 2017}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Heir II the Throne}} and {{Trn|SUPERBOU 3}}. Ranked 7th on the [[French Power Rankings]]. | ||
*{{Sm|skullbro|Netherlands}} - One of the best players from the Netherlands and is the current best Dr. Mario player in Europe. | *{{Sm|skullbro|Netherlands}} - One of the best players from the Netherlands and is the current best Dr. Mario player in Europe. Placed 5th at {{Trn|HFLAN 2022: Golden Melee Edition}} 9th at {{Trn|DreamHack Rotterdam 2022}}, and 17th at {{Trn|Fête 2}} with wins over {{Sm|nebbii}}, {{Sm|Abbe}}, and {{Sm|Jah Ridin'}}. Ranked 1st on the [[Dutch Power Rankings]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Shroomed|USA}} - | *{{Sm|SchlimmShady|Germany}} - Ranked 37th on the [[European Melee Power Rankings]]. Placed 7th at [https://www.start.gg/tournament/awakening-ii/event/melee-singles/brackets/133852 Awakening II] and 25th at {{Trn|Heir 5}}. Has switched to Captain Falcon. | ||
*{{Sm|S-Royal|Japan}} - Was considered one of the best Dr. Mario players during the "Golden Age", | *{{Sm|Shroomed|USA}} - Was considered the best Dr. Mario before dropping him for {{SSBM|Sheik}}. Consistently got Top 8 places at major tournaments with wins over {{Sm|Leffen}} and {{Sm|S2J}}. | ||
*{{Sm|S-Royal|Japan}} - Was considered one of the best Dr. Mario players during the "Golden Age", He switched to {{SSBM|Fox}} after coming back from a hiatus in 2015. Placed 5th at {{Trn|NorCal Tournament 2}}, 7th at {{Trn|Jack Garden Tournament}}, and 13th at {{Trn|Tournament Go 6}}. | |||
===Tier placement and history=== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||
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*Dr. Mario is the only playable character in the game to have a unconvential [[spike]] (being his up smash). | *Dr. Mario is the only playable character in the game to have a unconvential [[spike]] (being his up smash). | ||
*Dr. Mario's Forward Smash is likely inspired by a defibrillator, with his palm emitting an electric current akin to those devices. | *Dr. Mario's Forward Smash is likely inspired by a defibrillator, with his palm emitting an electric current akin to those devices. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/0101/drmario.html Dr. Mario's page at Smabura-Ken] | *[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/0101/drmario.html Dr. Mario's page at Smabura-Ken] |