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Mario ranks 7th on the [[tier list]], in the B tier. As an all-rounder character, Mario generally has a great balance of offensive and defensive capabilities. He has a strong [[combo]] game, including a versatile {{mvsub|Mario|SSB|down aerial}} (that can easily lead into an up aerial to continue the combo, an {{mvsub|Mario|SSB|up smash}} as a finisher, or itself offstage to drag opponents down) and his {{mvsub|Mario|SSB|up tilt}} (which can chain into itself at moderately low to moderate percentages), as well as among the best [[edgeguarding]] abilities, with powerful forward and back aerials that can also [[space]] against opponents easily, down aerial [[meteor smash]] with extremely low [[set knockback]], and a powerful {{mvsub|Mario|SSB|down smash}} that can easily cover [[edge]] options and [[roll]]s. To further compliment his offstage game, he also has one of the few good [[recover]]ies in the game; despite a moderate [[falling speed]] and low [[air speed]], his [[Super Jump Punch]] gains some good distance while being relatively quick, and he also has an additional option in his [[Mario Tornado]], which can even meteor smash a careless edgeguarder on the last hit. Mario has numerous additional tools, including a [[projectile]] in his [[Fireball]], a very powerful finisher in his up smash, and useful [[throw]]s, with his {{mvsub|Mario|SSB|back throw}} being especially powerful.
Mario ranks 7th on the [[tier list]], in the B tier. As an all-rounder character, Mario generally has a great balance of offensive and defensive capabilities. He has a strong [[combo]] game, including a versatile {{mvsub|Mario|SSB|down aerial}} (that can easily lead into an up aerial to continue the combo, an {{mvsub|Mario|SSB|up smash}} as a finisher, or itself offstage to drag opponents down) and his {{mvsub|Mario|SSB|up tilt}} (which can chain into itself at moderately low to moderate percentages), as well as among the best [[edgeguarding]] abilities, with powerful forward and back aerials that can also [[space]] against opponents easily, down aerial [[meteor smash]] with extremely low [[set knockback]], and a powerful {{mvsub|Mario|SSB|down smash}} that can easily cover [[edge]] options and [[roll]]s. To further compliment his offstage game, he also has one of the few good [[recover]]ies in the game; despite a moderate [[falling speed]] and low [[air speed]], his [[Super Jump Punch]] gains some good distance while being relatively quick, and he also has an additional option in his [[Mario Tornado]], which can even meteor smash a careless edgeguarder on the last hit. Mario has numerous additional tools, including a [[projectile]] in his [[Fireball]], a very powerful finisher in his up smash, and useful [[throw]]s, with his {{mvsub|Mario|SSB|back throw}} being especially powerful.


Mario, however, has limited [[range]] compared to characters tiered higher than him, with issues in the [[hitbox]]es of his tilts and aerials. He also has poor mobility, with subpar [[walking]] and [[dashing]] speeds, and a low air speed, also slightly limiting his combo ability. In addition to this, his [[recovery]], despite being good, is on the more predictable side against most characters, with his Super Jump Punch and Mario Tornado traveling in a linear way that isn't too difficult to attack out of.  
Mario, however, has limited [[range]] compared to characters tiered higher than him, with issues in the [[hitbox]]es of his tilts and aerials. He also has poor mobility, with subpar [[walking]] and [[dashing]] speeds, and a low air speed, also slightly limiting his combo ability. In addition to this, his [[recovery]], despite being good, is on the more predictable side against most characters, with his Super Jump Punch and Mario Tornado traveling in a linear way that isn't too difficult to attack out of. Overall, however, Mario has the tools to take on any character. He is also considered to be slightly better in the Japanese version due to the changes to [[SDI]].
 
Overall, Mario has the tools to take on any character. He is also considered to be slightly better in the Japanese version due to the changes to [[SDI]].


==Attributes==
==Attributes==
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Despite his advantages which compensate for his disadvantages, Mario still has some weaknesses that prevent him from being in the higher tiers. His attacks generally have short [[range]], allowing many characters to outspace and out[[camp]] him easily, particularly ones with some [[disjointed]] moves (most notably {{SSB|Kirby}}, Pikachu, and maybe {{SSB|Fox}}). He also lacks a reliable way to deal with projectiles, which combined with his poor mobility, gives him difficulty approaching characters such as Fox. Mario's attacks also aren't very fast, with his best finisher (up smash) having major ending lag, and only very few of his moves (such as up aerial) having notably fast [[startup]]. Mario also isn't too good at dealing with [[pressure]] due to his poor mobility, though he has good [[OoS]] options.
Despite his advantages which compensate for his disadvantages, Mario still has some weaknesses that prevent him from being in the higher tiers. His attacks generally have short [[range]], allowing many characters to outspace and out[[camp]] him easily, particularly ones with some [[disjointed]] moves (most notably {{SSB|Kirby}}, Pikachu, and maybe {{SSB|Fox}}). He also lacks a reliable way to deal with projectiles, which combined with his poor mobility, gives him difficulty approaching characters such as Fox. Mario's attacks also aren't very fast, with his best finisher (up smash) having major ending lag, and only very few of his moves (such as up aerial) having notably fast [[startup]]. Mario also isn't too good at dealing with [[pressure]] due to his poor mobility, though he has good [[OoS]] options.
Mario, overall, has above average [[matchup]]s. His only disadvantageous matchup is Pikachu on Dream Land, with a handful of his matchups being even.


==Differences between game versions==
==Differences between game versions==
In his transition to the NTSC-U version, Mario got a mix of buffs and nerfs, but was slightly nerfed overall due to the higher SDI presence. Nevertheless, he is still considered to be viable in competitive play.
In his transition to the NTSC-U version, Mario got a mix of buffs and nerfs, but was slightly nerfed overall due to the higher SDI presence. However, he is still considered to be somewhat viable in competitive play.


===Attributes===
===Attributes===
*{{change|Mario is bigger (1.0x → 1.12x). This improves his range but makes him easier to hit.}}
*{{change|Mario is bigger (1.0x → 1.12x). This improves his range but makes him easier to hit.}}
*{{buff|Mario's head is skinnier (Y stretch: 160 → 140), making his head hurtbox a bit smaller. However, he is still slightly taller overall due to his larger model size.}}
*{{buff|Mario's head is skinnier (Y stretch: 160 → 140), although he is still slightly taller overall due to his larger model size.}}
*{{buff|Rolls travel farther due to Mario's larger size.}}
*{{buff|Rolls travel farther due to Mario's larger size.}}


===Special attacks===
===Special attacks===
*{{buff|Fireballs do more damage (6% → 7%).}}
*{{buff|Fireballs do more damage (6% → 7%).}}
*{{buff|Fireballs travel a longer distance.}}
*{{change|Fireballs have lower knockback (22 base/50 scaling → 10/25), but travel a longer distance.}}
*{{nerf|Fireballs have less knockback (22 (base), 50 (scaling) → 10/25).}}
*{{buff|Super Jump Punch covers more distance.}}
*{{buff|Super Jump Punch covers more distance due to Mario's larger size.}}


==Moveset==
==Moveset==
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===[[Taunt]]===
===[[Taunt]]===
{{Taunt/SSB|char=Mario|desc=Puts his arms by his sides and grows, as if receiving a Super Mushroom. He shrinks shortly after. It is a rather long taunt (the longest in the game), so it is often used sparingly. Mario's taunt can be immediately canceled when he starts to shrink by using the Z button.}}
{{Taunt/SSB|char=Mario|desc=Puts his arms by his sides and grows, as if receiving a Super Mushroom. He shrinks shortly after. It is a rather long taunt, so it is often used sparingly. Mario's taunt can be immediately canceled when he starts to shrink by using the Z button.}}


===[[Crowd cheer]]===
===[[Crowd cheer]]===
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*{{Sm|Czar|USA}} - One of the most prominent Mario players in all of ''Smash 64''. He notably placed 5th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2015}}, defeating {{Sm|Josh Brody}} and {{Sm|Mercy}} with Mario. He additionally marked some of the highest major placements while solely using Mario, with 7th at {{Trn|Keystoned V}} and 13th at {{Trn|Boss Battle 3}}. He is commonly ranked as the best Mario player in recent years, peaking at 34th on the [[2019-2020 Smash 64 Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Czar|USA}} - One of the most prominent Mario players in all of ''Smash 64''. He notably placed 5th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2015}}, defeating {{Sm|Josh Brody}} and {{Sm|Mercy}} with Mario. He additionally marked some of the highest major placements while solely using Mario, with 7th at {{Trn|Keystoned V}} and 13th at {{Trn|Boss Battle 3}}. Nowadays, he is ranked as the current best Mario player in the world, placing 65th on the [[2021-2022 Smash 64 Power Rankings]], using both him and {{SSB|Luigi}}.
*{{Sm|FAUST|Japan}} - The best Mario player from Japan, but has since been inactive. Has done well playing Mario at events such as 4th at {{Trn|Kanto 2016}} where he beat {{Sm|Shizuku}}, and two other top 12 placements at {{Trn|Kanto 2014}} and {{Trn|Kanto 2017}}.
*{{Sm|FAUST|Japan}} - The best Mario player from Japan in recent times, but has since been inactive. Has done well playing Mario at events such as 4th at {{Trn|Kanto 2016}} where he beat {{Sm|Shizuku}}, and two other top 12 placements at {{Trn|Kanto 2014}} and {{Trn|Kanto 2017}}.
*{{Sm|Fireblaster|USA}} - A high-level {{SSB|Yoshi}} player who previously used Mario as a co-main. He played both characters in sets shown with his wins against Mercy and {{Sm|LD}} at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2015}} where he placed 5th. He has also made other top 8s such as 5th at {{Trn|Shine 2017}} and 7th at {{Trn|Apex 2015}} using both characters. He was previously ranked 36th on the [[2019-2020 Smash 64 Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Fireblaster|USA}} - A high-level {{SSB|Yoshi}} player who previously used Mario as a co-main. He played both characters in sets shown with his wins against Mercy and {{Sm|LD}} at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2015}} where he placed 5th. He has also made other top 8s such as 5th at {{Trn|Shine 2017}} and 7th at {{Trn|Apex 2015}} using both characters. He was previously ranked 36th on the [[2019-2020 Smash 64 Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Fruity|Spain}} - One of the most notable European ''Smash 64'' players. Placed 7th at {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 7}} with solo Mario, as well as 2nd at {{Trn|Vivaldi Autumn}} and {{Trn|Brussels Smash 64 Meetup}} using him as a secondary. He is also active in online weeklies, being ranked 2nd on the February 2023 Online All-Time [[European Smash 64 Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Fruity|Spain}} - One of the most notable European ''Smash 64'' players. Placed 7th at {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 7}} with solo Mario, as well as 2nd at {{Trn|Vivaldi Autumn}} and {{Trn|Brussels Smash 64 Meetup}} using him as a secondary. He is also active in online weeklies, being ranked 2nd on the February 2023 Online All-Time [[European Smash 64 Power Rankings]].
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==Techniques==
==Techniques==
===Tornado recovery===
===Tornado recovery===
Mario can gain vertical distance during the Mario Tornado if the special button is mashed often enough during the attack animation, similarly to the [[Luigi Cyclone]]. However, the button must be mashed much faster than with {{SSB|Luigi}} due to Mario's faster [[falling speed]] and slightly lower maximum height that can be reached from his down special.
Mario can gain vertical distance during the Mario Tornado if the B button is mashed often enough during the attack animation, similarly to the [[Luigi Cyclone]]. However, the button must be mashed much faster than with {{SSB|Luigi}} due to Mario's faster [[falling speed]] and slightly lower maximum height that can be reached from his Down B.


===Mario Bros. "pseudo-spike"===
===Mario Bros. "pseudo-spike"===
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==In 1P Game==
==In 1P Game==
In the game's single-player mode, a player and a randomly chosen ally fight against Mario and {{SSB|Luigi}} in a team battle on [[Peach's Castle]]. If the player hasn't dealt any damage to Mario before defeating Luigi, the player will be awarded with the [[List of bonuses|Bros. Calamity]] bonus, which is worth 25,000 points.
In the game's single-player mode, a player and a randomly chosen ally fight against Mario and {{SSB|Luigi}} in a team battle on [[Peach's Castle]]. Later on in the single-player mode, [[Metal Mario]], a metallic incarnation of Mario (introduced in ''Super Mario 64''), is featured as a "boss character"  in [[Meta Crystal]]. He is not merely a heavier texture-swap of Mario, as his attacks also deal much more knockback.
 
Later on in the single-player mode, [[Metal Mario]], a metallic incarnation of Mario (introduced in ''Super Mario 64''), is featured as a "boss character"  in [[Meta Crystal]]. He is not merely a heavier texture-swap of Mario, as his attacks also deal much more knockback.


==Description==
==Description==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Mario's artwork pose has him holding up a {{s|wikipedia|V sign}}, as he did in several older games such as ''[[Super Mario World]]''; the pose very nearly matches [[mariowiki:File:SMB2_Mario_V-Sign_Artwork.png|a piece of official artwork]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''.
*Mario's artwork pose has him holding up a {{s|wikipedia|V sign}}, as he did in several older games such as ''[[Super Mario World]]''; the pose very nearly matches [[mariowiki:File:SMB2_Mario_V-Sign_Artwork.png|a piece of official artwork]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]].
*Mario's portrait on the [[character selection screen]] greatly resembles [[mariowiki:File:Mario_smiling_SM64_artwork.png|an official artwork]] from ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}''.
*Mario's portrait on the [[character selection screen]] greatly resembles [[mariowiki:File:Mario_smiling_SM64_artwork.png|an official artwork]] from ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}''.
*Mario is the only character who speaks in one of his victory poses (the line being "Here we go!").
*Mario is the only character who speaks in one of his victory poses (the line being "Here we go!").
*In several images on the Japanese ''Super Smash Bros.'' website, Mario's default costume's overalls seem to have a tint of purple to them, similarly to Luigi's. This was changed in the final game.
*In several images on the Japanese ''Super Smash Bros.'' website, Mario's default costume's overalls seem to have a tint of purple to them, similarly to Luigi's. This was changed in the final game.
*in the game's system debug menu, FGM 437 is an unused voice clip of Mario saying "Let’s-a go!", which is recycled from ''Super Mario 64''.
 
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