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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]]''. | ||
''Melee'' marks Dr. Mario's 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's voice consists of the same voice clips regular Mario has; they come from ''Super Mario 64'' and were 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 must be defeated in battle before he can be unlocked. There are two ways the player can encounter Dr. Mario: | |||
*One way is to complete Classic Mode, Adventure Mode, or All-Star Mode as Mario without using any continues. If the player fails to defeat Dr. Mario, they can re-fight him by doing this same method again. | |||
*Another way is to play 100 VS. matches to completion. If the player fails to defeat Dr. Mario, they can re-fight him by playing another VS. match to completion. If this method is used, {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}} must be unlocked before Dr. Mario can be fought. | |||
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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|fairname=Dr. Punch ({{ja|ドクターグーパンチ|Dokutā Panchi}}) | |fairname=Dr. Punch ({{ja|ドクターグーパンチ|Dokutā Panchi}}) | ||
|fairdmg=17% (sweetspot), 16% (sourspot) | |fairdmg=17% (sweetspot), 16% (sourspot) | ||
|fairdesc=Winds up and punches in a downwards angle, though unlike Mario's, it does not have a meteor smash hitbox; instead, it has high vertical knockback, being capable of KOing at | |fairdesc=Winds up and punches in a downwards angle, though unlike Mario's, it does not have a meteor smash hitbox; instead, it has high vertical knockback, being capable of KOing at 80%-100% and is the most powerful forward aerial in the game, knockback-wise (along with {{SSBM|Zelda}}'s). Has a slightly weaker sourspot on Dr. Mario's hand. While it is a very powerful KO option (in fact, it is his most powerful attack), it is rather sluggish (hits on frames 18-22 and its FAF is on frame 60), being hard to land on its own. While Dr. Mario has setups for the move in his throws, they are not fully reliable and require successful reading of the opponent's DI for landing the move. | ||
|bairname=Drop Kick, M.D. ({{ja|ドロップキック、医学博士|Doroppu Kikku, Igakuhakushi}}) | |bairname=Drop Kick, M.D. ({{ja|ドロップキック、医学博士|Doroppu Kikku, Igakuhakushi}}) | ||
|bairdmg=8% (clean), 7% (late) | |bairdmg=8% (clean), 7% (late) | ||
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|rdash = 10-13 | |rdash = 10-13 | ||
|run = 1.5 | |run = 1.5 | ||
|rrun = | |rrun = 11-15 | ||
|walk = 1.1 | |walk = 1.1 | ||
|rwalk = 12-15 | |rwalk = 12-15 | ||
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|rdash = 10-13 | |rdash = 10-13 | ||
|run = 1.5 | |run = 1.5 | ||
|rrun = | |rrun = 11-16 | ||
|walk = 1.1 | |walk = 1.1 | ||
|rwalk = 12-15 | |rwalk = 12-15 | ||
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:''See also: [[:Category:Dr. Mario players (SSBM)]]'' | :''See also: [[:Category:Dr. Mario players (SSBM)]]'' | ||
*{{Sm|Eagle|Denmark}} - | *{{Sm|Caveman|USA}} - The best Dr. Mario player during the "Golden Age". Commonly considered the one of the first Dr. Mario players to make top 8 at notable tournaments, placing 3rd at {{Trn|MOAST 3}} as a secondary and exclusively used him at events such as 5th at {{Trn|MELEE-FC3}} and 9th at {{Trn|MLG Los Angeles 2005}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Franz|USA}} - The best active Dr. Mario | *{{Sm|Eagle|Denmark}} - One of the best players in Denmark and previously the best Dr. Mario in Europe. Consistently placed top 32 at notable European tournaments as a solo Dr. Mario player such as 17th at {{Trn|Heir II the Throne}} and 25th at {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 7}}. Was formerly ranked 25th on the [[European Melee Power Rankings]] and 2nd on the [[Danish Power Rankings]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Franz|USA}} - The best active Dr. Mario player in the world. He came to prominence in 2018 after placing 49th at {{Trn|GENESIS 5}}. In the next year, he placed 9th at {{Trn|Mainstage}} by beating {{Sm|Medz}}, {{Sm|HugS}}, and {{Sm|Aura}}, which became the highest solo Dr. Mario placement at a major since Shroomed placed 7th at {{Trn|EVO 2013}}. He is currently the sole Dr. Mario representative on global rankings, placing 93rd on the [[SSBMRank 2023]]. | |||
*{{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. He has shown the best Dr. Mario results in the modern era behind Franz, placing 5th at {{Trn|HFLAN 2022: Golden Melee Edition}} and 17th at {{Trn|Fête 2}}, as well as 49th at {{Trn|Collision 2023}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Shroomed|USA}} - Started as a Dr. Mario player and is the best Dr. Mario player of all time. He consistently got top 8 finishes at major tournaments when maining the character, a feat no other Dr. Mario player has yet to replicate. He notably upset {{Sm|Leffen}} at {{Trn|The Big House 4}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Shroomed|USA}} - | *{{Sm|S-Royal|Japan}} - Was considered one of the best Dr. Mario players during the "Golden Age", though only competed in Japan on most occasions. Placed 5th at {{Trn|NorCal Tournament 2}} and 7th at {{Trn|Jack Garden Tournament}}. He came out of hiatus in 2015, but switched to playing {{SSBM|Fox}}. | ||
*{{Sm|S-Royal|Japan}} - Was considered one of the best Dr. Mario players during the "Golden Age", | |||
===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. | ||
*When Star KO'ing Giant {{SSBM|Mario}} or Giant Dr. Mario, their voice will immediately fade out. This will not happen with any other character. | |||
==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] | ||