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As in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', {{iw|mariowiki|Charles Martinet}}'s portrayal of Mario from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' was repurposed for Dr. Mario in ''Ultimate''.<!--Do not add that this is the last Smash Bros. game where Charles Martinet voices Dr. Mario. Besides the fact this isn't done for other characters' pages, Jigglypuff and Lucina still use their voice clips from Rachael Lillis and Laura Bailey respectively in the Smash series instead of their current actors, so it's still possible for Martinet's voice to be reused in future Smash games--> | As in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', {{iw|mariowiki|Charles Martinet}}'s portrayal of Mario from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' was repurposed for Dr. Mario in ''Ultimate''.<!--Do not add that this is the last Smash Bros. game where Charles Martinet voices Dr. Mario. Besides the fact this isn't done for other characters' pages, Jigglypuff and Lucina still use their voice clips from Rachael Lillis and Laura Bailey respectively in the Smash series instead of their current actors, so it's still possible for Martinet's voice to be reused in future Smash games--> | ||
Dr. Mario is currently ranked 78th out of 82 on the ''Ultimate'' [[tier list]], placing him in the lower half of D- tier and making him a bottom five character. Despite being buffed overall, this is a drop from his placement in ''Smash 4'', where he was ranked 48th out of 54, and is his worst placement in the series. Dr. Mario's playstyle is effectively a slower yet stronger version of Mario's. As a result, all of his moves possess better KO potential and/or damage output compared to Mario, while he keeps most of Mario's frame data, which allows him to perform short yet effective [[combo]]s. Dr. Mario's signature projectile in [[Megavitamin]] is an effective projectile for approaching and neutral and it also opens up combos and KO confirms at higher percents into most of his moves. In addition, Dr. Mario has several strong yet effective KO options in his arsenals, including [[Super Jump Punch]], [[Dr. Tornado]], most of his aerials, and back throw. This means players have to play more carefully when close to Dr. Mario, as a single whiff could lead into a deadly [[punish]]. | Dr. Mario is currently ranked 78th out of 82 on the ''Ultimate'' [[tier list]], placing him in the lower half of D- tier and making him a bottom five character. Despite being buffed overall, this is a slight drop from his placement in ''Smash 4'', where he was ranked 48th out of 54, and is his worst placement in the series. Dr. Mario's playstyle is effectively a slower yet stronger version of Mario's. As a result, all of his moves possess better KO potential and/or damage output compared to Mario, while he keeps most of Mario's frame data, which allows him to perform short yet effective [[combo]]s. Dr. Mario's signature projectile in [[Megavitamin]] is an effective projectile for approaching and neutral and it also opens up combos and KO confirms at higher percents into most of his moves. In addition, Dr. Mario has several strong yet effective KO options in his arsenals, including [[Super Jump Punch]], [[Dr. Tornado]], most of his aerials, and back throw. This means players have to play more carefully when close to Dr. Mario, as a single whiff could lead into a deadly [[punish]]. | ||
However, Dr. Mario's weaknesses outshine many of his strengths. His most notable weakness is his poor mobility, which cripples his [[neutral game]] and makes him vulnerable to camping. In addition, as his playstyle largely revolves around him getting close to his opponent, his poor mobility also makes it harder for him to avoid retaliation from opponents, as Dr. Mario's short range means he is vulnerable to moves with long range or disjoints. Finally, Dr. Mario's recovery, while improved, is still one of the worst in the game, as its short range and his slow air mobility makes him vulnerable to gimping. | However, Dr. Mario's weaknesses outshine many of his strengths. His most notable weakness is his poor mobility, which cripples his [[neutral game]] and makes him vulnerable to camping. In addition, as his playstyle largely revolves around him getting close to his opponent, his poor mobility also makes it harder for him to avoid retaliation from opponents, as Dr. Mario's short range means he is vulnerable to moves with long range or disjoints. Finally, Dr. Mario's recovery, while improved, is still one of the worst in the game, as its short range and his slow air mobility makes him vulnerable to gimping. | ||
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As a [[clone]] of {{SSBU|Mario}}, Dr. Mario is a [[Weight|middleweight]] that can [[wall jump]]. Like his normal self, Dr. Mario also has excellent frame data: when not counting [[special move]]s, the overall start-up lag of his normal moveset is very fast. As a result, Dr. Mario is both difficult to [[punish]] and very effective at punishing. Although the two share an overwhelming number of identical animations and even the exact same values for certain attributes ([[weight]], [[falling speed]], [[fast fall]]ing speed and [[gravity]]), Dr. Mario nevertheless has a number of traits that differ from his normal self. Like Mario, Dr. Mario's height is below-average. | As a [[clone]] of {{SSBU|Mario}}, Dr. Mario is a [[Weight|middleweight]] that can [[wall jump]]. Like his normal self, Dr. Mario also has excellent frame data: when not counting [[special move]]s, the overall start-up lag of his normal moveset is very fast. As a result, Dr. Mario is both difficult to [[punish]] and very effective at punishing. Although the two share an overwhelming number of identical animations and even the exact same values for certain attributes ([[weight]], [[falling speed]], [[fast fall]]ing speed and [[gravity]]), Dr. Mario nevertheless has a number of traits that differ from his normal self. Like Mario, Dr. Mario's height is below-average. | ||
Dr. Mario functions like a stronger, yet slower Mario, owing to the implementation of multipliers to the majority of his moveset and some of his attributes. Most of Dr. Mario's moveset deals 1.176× more damage compared to Mario's moveset. Conversely, his [[jump|full hop]] height is 0.85× lower; his [[walk]]ing and [[dash]]ing speeds are 0.7942× slower; his [[air speed]], [[air acceleration]], [[short hop]] height, and [[double jump]] height are 0.7648× lower. Most of the multipliers result in Dr. Mario being distinctly affected by passive [[equipment]] physics from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', in which he specifically possesses a +22 Attack value and a -65 Speed value.<ref name="DamageMultiplier">[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rwDPL1jhE-KuEbbcBkkTb44z1smJp9rYme_xb4BIJTk/edit#gid=1974906014]</ref> Although Dr. Mario's lower jump height makes his [[short hop]] more effective than Mario's, these modified attributes collectively render his overall mobility as sub-par. His wall jump and ledge jump also cover less distance as a result. Conversely, Dr. Mario's higher overall damage output results in him being noticeably more efficient at KOing in comparison to Mario. | Dr. Mario functions like a stronger, yet slower Mario, owing to the implementation of multipliers to the majority of his moveset and some of his attributes. Most of Dr. Mario's moveset deals 1.176× more damage compared to Mario's moveset. Conversely, his [[jump|full hop]] height is 0.85× lower; his [[walk]]ing and [[dash]]ing speeds are 0.7942× slower; his [[air speed]], [[air acceleration]], [[short hop]] height, and [[double jump]] height are 0.7648× lower. Most of the multipliers result in Dr. Mario being distinctly affected by passive [[equipment]] physics from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', in which he specifically possesses a +22 Attack value and a -65 Speed value.<ref name="DamageMultiplier">[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rwDPL1jhE-KuEbbcBkkTb44z1smJp9rYme_xb4BIJTk/edit#gid=1974906014]</ref> Although Dr. Mario's lower jump height makes his [[short hop]] more effective than Mario's, these modified attributes collectively render his overall mobility as sub-par. His wall jump and ledge jump also cover less distance as a result. Conversely, Dr. Mario's higher overall damage output results in him being noticeably more efficient at KOing in comparison to Mario. His [[traction]] is also slightly higher than Mario's, though merely average when compared to the roster. | ||
Other noticeable differences between Dr. Mario and Mario are seen in their movesets and, by extension, their playstyles. Although Dr. Mario's overall frame data is only very slightly slower than Mario's (if even at all), his higher overall damage output and slower overall mobility make him unable to use a healthy balance of offense and defense like his normal self. Instead, Dr. Mario is much better suited to a bait-and-punish playstyle. On a related note, Dr. Mario's combo game is less varied and consistent compared to his normal self's, especially with regard to aerial combos. Despite this, his combos deal respectable damage in spite of their fairly short lengths, similarly to characters like {{SSBU|Incineroar}}. | Other noticeable differences between Dr. Mario and Mario are seen in their movesets and, by extension, their playstyles. Although Dr. Mario's overall frame data is only very slightly slower than Mario's (if even at all), his higher overall damage output and slower overall mobility make him unable to use a healthy balance of offense and defense like his normal self. Instead, Dr. Mario is much better suited to a bait-and-punish playstyle. On a related note, Dr. Mario's combo game is less varied and consistent compared to his normal self's, especially with regard to aerial combos. Despite this, his combos deal respectable damage in spite of their fairly short lengths, similarly to characters like {{SSBU|Incineroar}}. | ||
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*[[Forward aerial]]: | *[[Forward aerial]]: | ||
**{{change|Dr. Mario's forward aerial launches the opponent diagonally, whereas Mario's [[meteor smash]]es them. This makes it very effective at KOing on-stage, but much worse at edgeguarding and makes it less effective at starting combos on landing.}} | **{{change|Dr. Mario's forward aerial launches the opponent diagonally, whereas Mario's [[meteor smash]]es them. This makes it very effective at KOing on-stage, but much worse at edgeguarding and makes it less effective at starting combos on landing.}} | ||
**{{buff|The clean hit has higher base damage (14% → 15%), improving its KO potential even further.}} | **{{buff|The clean hit has higher base damage (14% → 15%) and has much more knockback scaling (78 → 102), improving its KO potential even further.}} | ||
**{{nerf|The early and late hits have lower base damage (12% (early)/10% (late) → 10%/9%).}} | **{{nerf|The early and late hits have lower base damage (12% (early)/10% (late) → 10%/9%), though with their knockback scaling compensated (80 → 95).}} | ||
**{{change|The sweeping visual commences a frame earlier, and the last frame of the visual is absent.}} | **{{change|The sweeping visual commences a frame earlier, and the last frame of the visual is absent.}} | ||
*[[Back aerial]]: | *[[Back aerial]]: | ||
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***{{nerf|However, it loses its combo potential earlier as a result.}} | ***{{nerf|However, it loses its combo potential earlier as a result.}} | ||
**{{buff|The clean hit and late hit both have a longer duration (2 frames → 3 (clean), 3 frames → 5 (late)).}} | **{{buff|The clean hit and late hit both have a longer duration (2 frames → 3 (clean), 3 frames → 5 (late)).}} | ||
**{{nerf|The clean hit has smaller hitboxes (4.5u/5.9u → 4.2u/5.4u), reducing its range.}} | **{{nerf|The clean hit has smaller hitboxes (4.5u/5.9u → 4.2u/5.4u), slightly reducing its range.}} | ||
**{{nerf|It has more landing lag (6 frames → 10).}} | **{{nerf|It has more landing lag (6 frames → 10).}} | ||
*[[Up aerial]]: | *[[Up aerial]]: | ||
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**{{nerf|It has more landing lag (6 frames → 8).}} | **{{nerf|It has more landing lag (6 frames → 8).}} | ||
*[[Down aerial]]: | *[[Down aerial]]: | ||
**{{change|Dr. Mario's down aerial is a double foot stomp, whereas Mario's has been [[Mario Tornado]] since ''Brawl''. Unlike Mario's, it | **{{change|Dr. Mario's down aerial is a double foot stomp, whereas Mario's has been [[Mario Tornado]] since ''Brawl''. Unlike Mario's, it hits once instead of six times.}} | ||
**{{change|It can meteor smash and send opponents horizontally instead of vertically. This makes it very good at edgeguarding, tech-chasing and starting combos, but less effective at KOing on-stage and extending/finishing combos.}} | **{{change|It can meteor smash and send opponents horizontally instead of vertically (94° (looping hits), 75° (final hit) → (270°/361°). This makes it very good at edgeguarding, tech-chasing and starting combos, but less effective at KOing on-stage, juggling and extending/finishing combos.}} | ||
**{{nerf|It deals slightly less base damage (1.4% (hits 1-5), 5.5% (hit 6); 12.5% (total) → 12%).}} | |||
**{{buff|It has reduced landing lag (15 frames → 13).}} | **{{buff|It has reduced landing lag (15 frames → 13).}} | ||
**{{nerf|It has significantly increased startup lag (frame 5 → 14) and more ending lag (frame 38 → 43).}} | **{{nerf|It has significantly increased startup lag (frame 5 → 14), less active frames (frame 5/7/9/11/13/23 → 14-17) and more ending lag (frame 38 → 43).}} | ||
**{{nerf|It lacks a landing hit.}} | **{{nerf|It lacks a landing hit.}} | ||
**{{nerf|It has significantly smaller hitboxes.}} | **{{nerf|It has significantly smaller hitboxes (4.3u/7.0u (looping hits), 11u (final hit) → 4.5u/5.2u), giving it significantly less range around Dr. Mario. Unlike Mario's, it cannot hit opponents above him.}} | ||
**{{change|Dr. Mario is silent when performing this move, unlike Mario.}} | **{{change|Dr. Mario is silent when performing this move, unlike Mario.}} | ||
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**{{change|Dr. Mario retains [[Dr. Tornado]] as his down special, whereas Mario's has been [[F.L.U.D.D.]] since ''Brawl''.}} | **{{change|Dr. Mario retains [[Dr. Tornado]] as his down special, whereas Mario's has been [[F.L.U.D.D.]] since ''Brawl''.}} | ||
**{{buff|Unlike F.L.U.D.D., Dr. Tornado deals damage, making it a very viable KO move at higher percents.}} | **{{buff|Unlike F.L.U.D.D., Dr. Tornado deals damage, making it a very viable KO move at higher percents.}} | ||
**{{buff|Compared to F.L.U.D.D., Dr. Tornado | **{{buff|Compared to F.L.U.D.D., Dr. Tornado extends Dr. Mario's recovery, making it significantly more effective to get back on-stage.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Compared to F.L.U.D.D., Dr. Tornado has significantly less range and is less important to his neutral game as a result.}} | **{{nerf|Compared to F.L.U.D.D., Dr. Tornado has significantly less range and is less important to his neutral game as a result.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Due to lacking a powerful windbox that pushes opponents away, it is less effective at gimping.}} | **{{nerf|Due to lacking a powerful windbox that pushes opponents away, it is less effective at gimping and is worse at stage control.}} | ||
*[[Doctor Finale]]: | *[[Doctor Finale]]: | ||
**{{change|Doctor Finale produces 2D and 3D Megavitamin-based effects and emits Megavitamins' contact sound effect, whereas [[Mario Finale]] produces 3D fiery effects and emits a burning sound effect.}} | **{{change|Doctor Finale produces 2D and 3D Megavitamin-based effects and emits Megavitamins' contact sound effect, whereas [[Mario Finale]] produces 3D fiery effects and emits a burning sound effect.}} | ||
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|neutral2dmg=1.764% | |neutral2dmg=1.764% | ||
|neutral3dmg=4.704% | |neutral3dmg=4.704% | ||
|neutraldesc=The {{iw|mariowiki|Punch}} + Punch + {{iw|mariowiki|Kick}} combo from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}''. Useful for spacing and comes out quickly. The first and second hits can also jab lock. | |neutraldesc=The {{iw|mariowiki|Punch}} + Punch + {{iw|mariowiki|Kick}} combo from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}''. Useful for spacing and comes out quickly. The first and second hits can also jab lock. Additionally, unlike Mario, the close-range hitbox of the first hit can [[jab cancel]] into Super Jump Punch at high percentages for a guaranteed KO confirm. | ||
|ftiltname=Middle Kick ({{ja|ミドルキック|Midoru Kikku}}) | |ftiltname=Middle Kick ({{ja|ミドルキック|Midoru Kikku}}) | ||
|ftiltdmg=10.584% | |ftiltdmg=10.584% | ||
|ftiltdesc=A wheel kick. It deals average knockback, but it is enough to KO at around 150% at the ledge. | |ftiltdesc=A wheel kick. It deals average knockback, but it is enough to KO at around 150% at the ledge and 209% from center stage. | ||
|utiltname=Uppercut ({{ja|アッパーカット|Appākatto}}) | |utiltname=Uppercut ({{ja|アッパーカット|Appākatto}}) | ||
|utiltdmg=7.4088% | |utiltdmg=7.4088% | ||
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|fsmashname=Defibrillator ({{ja|心臓マッサージ|Shinzō Massāji}}, ''Cardiac Massage'') | |fsmashname=Defibrillator ({{ja|心臓マッサージ|Shinzō Massāji}}, ''Cardiac Massage'') | ||
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|17.2872}} (electricity), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|20.9328}} (arm) | |fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|17.2872}} (electricity), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|20.9328}} (arm) | ||
|fsmashdesc=A palm thrust that produces a small burst of electricity. Deals immense damage and knockback, giving it great KO potential. Its sweetspot is located on Dr. Mario's arm. One of the stronger forward smashes in the game, and one of Dr. Mario's most viable KOing options. Its electric properties also make it safer on shield compared to Mario's, especially if spaced. | |fsmashdesc=A palm thrust that produces a small burst of electricity. Deals immense damage and knockback, giving it great KO potential. Its sweetspot is located on Dr. Mario's arm. One of the stronger forward smashes in the game, and one of Dr. Mario's most viable KOing options, KOing at as low as 55% at the ledge and 78% center stage. Its electric properties also make it safer on shield compared to Mario's, especially if spaced. | ||
|usmashname=Ear, Nose, and Throat ({{ja|スマッシュヘッドバット|Sumasshu Heddobatto}}, ''Smash Headbutt'') | |usmashname=Ear, Nose, and Throat ({{ja|スマッシュヘッドバット|Sumasshu Heddobatto}}, ''Smash Headbutt'') | ||
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|16.464}} | |usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|16.464}} | ||
|usmashdesc=An upward arcing headbutt. Unlike most up smashes, this one launches opponents horizontally in the opposite direction he is facing. Renders Dr. Mario's head intangible for a short time. The horizontal angle allows the move to combo into itself at low percentages and KO earlier at the ledge, although it weakens its potential as an anti-air and punishment tool. Its hitboxes and head intangibility last 1 more frame than Mario's, | |usmashdesc=An upward arcing headbutt. Unlike most up smashes, this one launches opponents horizontally in the opposite direction he is facing. Renders Dr. Mario's head intangible for a short time. It's fast, coming out on frame 9, is powerful and its ending lag is only moderate, making it difficult to punish. The horizontal angle allows the move to combo into itself at low percentages and KO earlier at the ledge if it hits opponents behind him, although it weakens its potential as an anti-air and punishment tool. Its hitboxes and head intangibility last 1 more frame than Mario's, hitting small opponents on the ground more easily. | ||
|dsmashname=Break Spin ({{ja|ブレイクスピン|Bureiku Supin}}) | |dsmashname=Break Spin ({{ja|ブレイクスピン|Bureiku Supin}}) | ||
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|11.76}} (front), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|14.112}} (back) | |dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|11.76}} (front), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|14.112}} (back) | ||
|dsmashdesc=A breakdancing version of the {{iw|MarioWiki|Sweep Kick}} from ''Super Mario 64''. Dr. Mario's fastest smash attack, making it a rather useful defensive option. Its back hit is stronger, and can punish ledge stalls effectively. It can also semi-spike with above-average knockback, making it a great edgeguarding tool. | |dsmashdesc=A breakdancing version of the {{iw|MarioWiki|Sweep Kick}} from ''Super Mario 64''. Dr. Mario's fastest smash attack, making it a rather useful defensive option. Its back hit is stronger, and can punish ledge stalls effectively. It can also semi-spike with above-average knockback, making it a great edgeguarding tool. The front hit KOs at around 130%, while the back hit KOs at 106%. | ||
|nairname=Dr. Kick ({{ja|ドクターキック|Dokutā Kikku}}) | |nairname=Dr. Kick ({{ja|ドクターキック|Dokutā Kikku}}) | ||
|nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5.88}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|11.75}} (late) | |nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5.88}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|11.75}} (late) | ||
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|dairname=CLEAR! ({{ja|全力メテオキック|Zen Ryoku Meteo Kikku}}, ''Full Power Meteor Kick'') | |dairname=CLEAR! ({{ja|全力メテオキック|Zen Ryoku Meteo Kikku}}, ''Full Power Meteor Kick'') | ||
|dairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|14.112}} | |dairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|14.112}} | ||
|dairdesc=A double foot stomp. While it has noticeable startup, it deals consistent damage and can powerfully [[meteor smash]] opponents when hitting with the sweetspot on his legs. It has a sourspot on his hips, which launches away | |dairdesc=A double foot stomp. While it has noticeable startup, it deals consistent damage and can powerfully [[meteor smash]] opponents when hitting with the sweetspot on his legs. It has a sourspot on his hips, which instead launches away with strong knockback. On grounded opponents, the meteor hitbox can open up many KO confirms, notably with forward aerial, back aerial, Super Jump Punch and Dr. Tornado. It can autocancel in a short hop and is decently quick for a meteor smash, coming out at frame 14. | ||
|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}}) | |grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}}) | ||
|grabdesc=Reaches out. Has average range and above-average speed. | |grabdesc=Reaches out. Has average range and above-average speed. | ||
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|fthrowname=Swing-Around Throw ({{ja|ふり抜き投げ|Furinuki Nage}}) | |fthrowname=Swing-Around Throw ({{ja|ふり抜き投げ|Furinuki Nage}}) | ||
|fthrowdmg=9.408% | |fthrowdmg=9.408% | ||
|fthrowdesc=Spins and throws the opponent away. Can be used to set up an edgeguard, or combo into dash attack against certain characters at 0%. Decently quick. It is also slightly stronger than Mario's forward throw, as it can KO middleweights at around | |fthrowdesc=Spins and throws the opponent away. Can be used to set up an edgeguard, or combo into dash attack against certain characters at 0%. Decently quick. It is also slightly stronger than Mario's forward throw, as it can KO middleweights at around 190% at the edge of Final Destination, which is about 10% earlier. | ||
|bthrowname=Airplane Throw ({{ja|ヒコーキ投げ|Hikōki Nage}}) | |bthrowname=Airplane Throw ({{ja|ヒコーキ投げ|Hikōki Nage}}) | ||
|bthrowdmg=12.936% | |bthrowdmg=12.936% | ||
|bthrowdesc=Dr. Mario heaves the opponent over him and then throws them diagonally. Combined with its high damage and knockback, it is one of the strongest back throws in the game, having potential to even surpass {{SSBU|Ness}}' back throw by a small margin when at the ledge. Can KO middleweights at around 109% near the edge of Final Destination with good DI. | |bthrowdesc=Dr. Mario heaves the opponent over him and then throws them diagonally. Combined with its high damage and knockback, it is one of the strongest back throws in the game, having potential to even surpass {{SSBU|Ness}}' back throw by a small margin when at the ledge. Can KO middleweights at around 109% near the edge of Final Destination with good DI, and even from center stage can generally secure KOs around the 150-160% range. | ||
|uthrowname=Throw Up ({{ja|スルーアップ|Surū Appu}}) | |uthrowname=Throw Up ({{ja|スルーアップ|Surū Appu}}) | ||
|uthrowdmg=8.232% | |uthrowdmg=8.232% | ||
|uthrowdesc=Heaves the opponent upward. Can put the opponent into a juggling situation. Can combo into up aerial and Dr. Tornado at low percentages. It can KO middleweights at around | |uthrowdesc=Heaves the opponent upward. Can put the opponent into a juggling situation. Can combo into up aerial and Dr. Tornado at low percentages. It can KO middleweights at around 225% on Final Destination, which is about 5% earlier than Mario's up throw. Due to its new animation, it heavily resembles the Upward {{iw|mariowiki|Cap Throw}} from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Odyssey}}''. | ||
|dthrowname=Hospital Bed ({{ja|スルーダウン|Surū Daun}}, ''Throw Down'') | |dthrowname=Hospital Bed ({{ja|スルーダウン|Surū Daun}}, ''Throw Down'') | ||
|dthrowdmg=5.88% | |dthrowdmg=5.88% | ||
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|usname=Super Jump Punch | |usname=Super Jump Punch | ||
|usdmg=14.112% (clean), 7.056% (late) | |usdmg=14.112% (clean), 7.056% (late) | ||
|usdesc=A jumping uppercut. Unlike Mario's (which deals multiple hits), Dr. Mario's version consists of a powerful main hit that hits once, with a weaker late hit. It functions better as an attack than a recovery option, as it has great KO potential and fast startup, which can make it a deadly [[out of shield]] option. However, it travels a short distance compared to Mario's version. | |usdesc=A jumping uppercut. Unlike Mario's (which deals multiple hits), Dr. Mario's version consists of a powerful main hit that hits once, with a weaker late hit. It functions better as an attack than a recovery option, as it has great KO potential and fast startup, which can make it a deadly [[out of shield]] option. However, it travels a short distance compared to Mario's version. KOs at 124% from center stage. | ||
|dsname=Dr. Tornado | |dsname=Dr. Tornado | ||
|dsdmg=1.8816% (hits 1-6), 3.528% (final hit) | |dsdmg=1.8816% (hits 1-6), 3.528% (final hit) | ||
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''See also: [[:Category:Dr. Mario players (SSBU)]]'' | ''See also: [[:Category:Dr. Mario players (SSBU)]]'' | ||
*{{Sm|JaZaR|Mexico}} - The best Dr. Mario player in the world in 2023 | *{{Sm|JaZaR|Mexico}} - The best Dr. Mario player in the world in 2023. He is the second Dr. Mario player to be ranked on a global ranking, at 144th on the [[LumiRank 2023]]. He regularly places top 8 at Mexican regionals, including winning {{Trn|Laguna Championship 2023}} and placing 3rd at {{Trn|Xcution Summit II}} defeating {{Sm|Skyjay}}. He also has several strong major performances, including 13th at {{Trn|Delfino Maza 2023}}, 25th at {{Trn|Smash Factor X}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|Smash Factor 9}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Lui$|USA}} - One of the first Dr. Mario players to garner any noticeable results, placing 33rd at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}} with solo-Dr. Mario, 17th at {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 5}} with mostly Dr. Mario, and 33rd at {{Trn|Frostbite 2019}} using Dr. Mario to defeat {{Sm|ESAM}}. However since mid-2019 he has dropped Dr. Mario in favor of other characters. | *{{Sm|Lui$|USA}} - One of the first Dr. Mario players to garner any noticeable results, placing 33rd at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}} with solo-Dr. Mario, 17th at {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 5}} with mostly Dr. Mario, and 33rd at {{Trn|Frostbite 2019}} using Dr. Mario to defeat {{Sm|ESAM}}. However since mid-2019 he has dropped Dr. Mario in favor of other characters. | ||
*{{Sm|Meowscarada|USA}} - The best Dr. Mario player in the United States' online metagame. They placed highly at several online events such as 2nd at {{Trn|Frame Perfect Series 2: ONLINE}} and 7th at {{Trn|Smash Out Breast Cancer}} and was ranked 37th on the [[Wi-Fi Warrior Rank v6]]. Although their activity has largely been in-region in the post-online metagame, they nonetheless have seen strong results, such as placing 2nd at {{Trn|Ignition 300}} defeating some of the Midwest's best players including {{Sm|skittles}} and {{Sm|Ikan}}. | *{{Sm|Meowscarada|USA}} - The best Dr. Mario player in the United States' online metagame. They placed highly at several online events such as 2nd at {{Trn|Frame Perfect Series 2: ONLINE}} and 7th at {{Trn|Smash Out Breast Cancer}} and was ranked 37th on the [[Wi-Fi Warrior Rank v6]]. Although their activity has largely been in-region in the post-online metagame, they nonetheless have seen strong results, such as placing 2nd at {{Trn|Ignition 300}} defeating some of the Midwest's best players including {{Sm|skittles}} and {{Sm|Ikan}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Oryon|France}} - Although more known for his {{SSBU|Wolf}}, he also played Dr. Mario from 2019 to 2021 and was considered the best Dr. Mario player in Europe. He placed 5th at {{Trn|VCA 2021}} playing mostly Dr. Mario, and has also placed 5th at {{Trn|Syndicate 2019}}, 9th at {{Trn|Albion 4}}, and 13th at {{Trn|GENESIS 8}} using Dr. Mario in notable bracket games and sets. | *{{Sm|Oryon|France}} - Although more known for his {{SSBU|Wolf}}, he also played Dr. Mario from 2019 to 2021 and was considered the best Dr. Mario player in Europe. He placed 5th at {{Trn|VCA 2021}} playing mostly Dr. Mario, and has also placed 5th at {{Trn|Syndicate 2019}}, 9th at {{Trn|Albion 4}}, and 13th at {{Trn|GENESIS 8}} using Dr. Mario in notable bracket games and sets. | ||
*{{Sm|Shissho|Japan}} - The second-best Dr. Mario player in Japan. He notably won the 256-entrants regional {{Trn|KOWLOON 1}} over {{Sm|Paseriman}} and {{Sm|Munekin}}, and has also placed highly at several majors, including 17th at {{Trn|Kagaribi 9}} and 25th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 10}}. | *{{Sm|Shissho|Japan}} - The second-best Dr. Mario player in Japan. He notably won the 256-entrants regional {{Trn|KOWLOON 1}} over {{Sm|Paseriman}} and {{Sm|Munekin}}, and has also placed highly at several majors, including 17th at {{Trn|Kagaribi 9}} and 25th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 10}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Tsumusuto|Japan}} - The best Dr. Mario | *{{Sm|Tsumusuto|Japan}} - The best Dr. Mario in the world from 2019 through 2022 and is the only Dr. Mario player who had ever finished top 8 at a major, placing 3rd at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 9}}. In addition, he has also finished strongly at several majors, including 9th at both {{Trn|Sumabato SP 5}} and {{Trn|Sumabato SP 6}}. He was ranked 115th on the [[OrionRank Ultimate: Eclipse]], the highest ranking ever for a Dr. Mario main. | ||
===Tier placement and history=== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||
In the early metagame, opinions on Dr. Mario remained largely the same as it was in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. Although his power, out of shield options, and damage racking capabilities were improved in the transition to ''Ultimate'', his sluggish speed, atrocious recovery, and mediocre range indicated that his worst weaknesses were still largely unaddressed, leaving him with poor matchups against characters such as {{SSBU|Palutena}}, {{SSBU|Shulk}}, and {{SSBU|Lucina}}. Although players such as {{Sm|Lui$}}, {{Sm|Locus}}, and {{Sm|Oryon}} saw success with | In the early metagame, opinions on Dr. Mario remained largely the same as it was in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. Although his power, out of shield options, and damage racking capabilities were improved in the transition to ''Ultimate'', his sluggish speed, atrocious recovery, and mediocre range indicated that his worst weaknesses were still largely unaddressed, leaving him with poor matchups against characters such as {{SSBU|Palutena}}, {{SSBU|Shulk}}, and {{SSBU|Lucina}}. Although players such as {{Sm|Lui$}}, {{Sm|Locus}}, and {{Sm|Oryon}} saw success with Dr. Mario, most would either drop him or relegated him to a secondary, worsening his poor representation. As a result, most players, including {{Sm|Dark Wizzy}} and {{Sm|Mr.R}}, viewed Dr. Mario as a low tier, with some going as far as to say that he was one of the worst characters in the game. The current tier list reflects this, as Dr. Mario is ranked just above the likes of {{SSBU|King Dedede}}, {{SSBU|Little Mac}}, and {{SSBU|Ganondorf}}. | ||
Despite this negative perception, however, Dr. Mario still saw glimpses of success thanks to the efforts of dedicated mains, including {{Sm|Tsumusuto}} in Japan, {{Sm|JaZaR}} in Mexico, and {{Sm|Mabel}} during the online metagame. Furthermore, Dr. Mario received buffs from game updates that improved his combo and punish games. This left his true viability up to debate, with players such as {{Sm|Nairo}} and {{Sm|Leffen}} believing Dr. Mario was potentially a viable character, while other players maintained that he was still an unviable fighter due to improvements to other fighters, as well as the introductions of {{SSBU|Min Min}}, {{SSBU|Steve}}, and {{SSBU|Sephiroth}}. Nevertheless, Dr. Mario's perception has improved since the early metagame, although he is unanimously agreed to be inferior to {{SSBU|Mario}}. | Despite this negative perception, however, Dr. Mario still saw glimpses of success thanks to the efforts of dedicated mains, including {{Sm|Tsumusuto}} in Japan, {{Sm|JaZaR}} in Mexico, and {{Sm|Mabel}} during the online metagame. Furthermore, Dr. Mario received buffs from game updates that improved his combo and punish games. This left his true viability up to debate, with players such as {{Sm|Nairo}} and {{Sm|Leffen}} believing Dr. Mario was potentially a viable character, while other players maintained that he was still an unviable fighter due to improvements to other fighters, as well as the introductions of {{SSBU|Min Min}}, {{SSBU|Steve}}, and {{SSBU|Sephiroth}}. Nevertheless, Dr. Mario's perception has improved since the early metagame, although he is unanimously agreed to be inferior to {{SSBU|Mario}}. | ||