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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. | |||
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. | ||
==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
Dr. Mario is essentially a stronger version of Mario (that despite claims from his Smash trophies within the game, is not slower in any form except for his neutral | Dr. Mario is essentially a stronger version of Mario (that despite claims from his Smash trophies within the game, is not slower in any form except for his neutral attack, and aerial attack landing lag). Both have the same [[dash|dashing speed]] and [[falling speed]], yet most of Dr. Mario's attacks deal greater damage and knockback than Mario's. Dr. Mario has a slightly faster [[air speed]], rendering his combo potential and aerial approach superior. True to having relatively low traction and a slightly above average falling speed, Dr. Mario has a rather long wavedash. A low short hop, above average falling speed, and low lag aerials give Dr. Mario a good SHFFL, improving his air game. In addition, Dr. Mario has a good number of reliable finishers: a fast forward smash with no [[sourspot]]s that can KO opponents under 100%, an up smash that is faster than Mario's and has low knockback to set up more combos, and forward aerial, sometimes referred to as "The Fist", which is a very powerful aerial with a large, lasting hitbox, that can KO opponents under 120%, and is relatively easy to combo into. | ||
Dr. Mario also has a great projectile, [[Megavitamins]]. Their bounciness and slow horizontal speed creates a temporary defensive wall that deters his enemy's approach. Although designed to be like Mario's fireballs, which are fast moving and weak, Megavitamins deal surprisingly high damage (8% each) and high hitstun, opening up far more opportunities for combos if Dr. Mario is quick to capitalize on them. Dr. Mario can strategically manipulate his jumping prowess while shooting Megavitamins to perform the Pill Rush technique, maintaining at least two Megavitamins on the stage for stage control and defensive purposes. | Dr. Mario also has a great projectile, [[Megavitamins]]. Their bounciness and slow horizontal speed creates a temporary defensive wall that deters his enemy's approach. Although designed to be like Mario's fireballs, which are fast moving and weak, Megavitamins deal surprisingly high damage (8% each) and high hitstun, opening up far more opportunities for combos if Dr. Mario is quick to capitalize on them. Dr. Mario can strategically manipulate his jumping prowess while shooting Megavitamins to perform the Pill Rush technique, maintaining at least two Megavitamins on the stage for stage control and defensive purposes. | ||
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====Special moves==== | ====Special moves==== | ||
*[[ | *[[Megavitamins]]: | ||
**{{buff| | **{{buff|Megavitamins deals more damage (6% → 8%) and has a larger hitbox.}} | ||
**{{change|Megavitamins does not have a [[flame]] effect.}} | **{{change|Megavitamins does not have a [[flame]] effect.}} | ||
**{{change|Megavitamins travel slower (1.5 → 1.4).}} | **{{change|Megavitamins travel slower (1.5 → 1.4).}} | ||
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==Moveset== | ==Moveset== | ||
[[File:DrMarioAerialAttacksSSBM.png|thumb|200px|Dr. Mario's aerial attacks.]] | |||
''For a gallery of Dr. Mario's hitboxes, see [[Dr. Mario (SSBM)/Hitboxes|here]].'' | ''For a gallery of Dr. Mario's hitboxes, see [[Dr. Mario (SSBM)/Hitboxes|here]].'' | ||
{{MovesetTable | {{MovesetTable | ||
|game=SSBM | |game=SSBM | ||
|neutralcount=3 | |neutralcount=3 | ||
|neutralname= | |neutralname=Left Jab ({{ja|左ジャブ|Hidari Jabu}}) / Right Cross ({{ja|右クロス|Migi Kurosu}}) / Toe Kick ({{ja|トーキック|Tō Kikku}}) | ||
|neutral1dmg=4% | |neutral1dmg=4% | ||
|neutral2dmg=3% | |neutral2dmg=3% | ||
|neutral3dmg=6% | |neutral3dmg=6% | ||
|neutraldesc=A weak punch forward, then a second weak punch, then a strong kick forward. | |neutraldesc=A weak punch forward, then a second weak punch, then a strong kick forward. | ||
|ftiltname= | |ftiltname=Dr. Kick ({{ja|ドクターキック|Dokutā Kikku}}) | ||
|ftiltangles=3 | |ftiltangles=3 | ||
|ftiltupdmg=9% | |ftiltupdmg=9% | ||
|ftiltsidedmg=8% | |ftiltsidedmg=8% | ||
|ftiltdowndmg=7% | |ftiltdowndmg=7% | ||
|ftiltdesc=Kick straight forward. Is | |ftiltdesc=Kick straight forward. Is weaker than {{SSBM|Mario}}'s (despite having slightly more base knockback), but has less ending lag. | ||
|utiltname= | |utiltname=Uppercut ({{ja|アッパーカット|Appākatto}}) | ||
|utiltdmg=10% (clean), 8% (late) | |utiltdmg=10% (clean), 8% (late) | ||
|utiltdesc=Punches upwards. Slightly more knockback than Mario's with a different trajectory based on where it hits. If hit from the front, the opponent gets launched diagonally forward, and if hit from above, the opponent will be launched upwards. When sent on the former trajectory, it can set up edgeguards, while on the latter trajectory, it's easy to combo into an aerial. | |utiltdesc=Punches upwards. Slightly more knockback than Mario's with a different trajectory based on where it hits. If hit from the front, the opponent gets launched diagonally forward, and if hit from above, the opponent will be launched upwards. When sent on the former trajectory, it can set up edgeguards, while on the latter trajectory, it's easy to combo into an aerial. | ||
|dtiltname= | |dtiltname=Reflex Test ({{ja|反射テスト|Hansha Tesuto}}) | ||
|dtiltdmg=9% | |dtiltdmg=9% | ||
|dtiltdesc=Kneels down and sweeps his leg low to the ground. Sends foes behind him, unlike Mario's. | |dtiltdesc=Kneels down and sweeps his leg low to the ground. Sends foes behind him, unlike Mario's. | ||
|dashname= | |dashname=Slide ({{ja|滑り台|Suberidai}}) | ||
|dashdmg=9% (clean), 8% (late) | |dashdmg=9% (clean), 8% (late) | ||
|dashdesc=Slides on the ground feet first, has slightly more range than Mario's. Launches foes in a different trajectory compared to Mario's. | |dashdesc=Slides on the ground feet first, has slightly more range than Mario's, since the hitbox fully covers Dr. Mario's foot, instead of only covering up to his leg, like Mario's version. Launches foes in a different trajectory compared to Mario's. | ||
|fsmashname= | |fsmashname=Defibrillator ({{ja|心臓マッサージ|Shinzō Massāji}}, ''Cardiac Massage'') | ||
|fsmashangles=3 | |fsmashangles=3 | ||
|fsmashupdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|20}} | |fsmashupdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|20}} | ||
|fsmashsidedmg= {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|19}} | |fsmashsidedmg= {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|19}} | ||
|fsmashdowndmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|18}} | |fsmashdowndmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|18}} | ||
|fsmashdesc=Launches a somewhat short-ranged electrical shock from his palm, in a very similar fashion to his clone. In comparison with Mario's, it has no sourspot | |fsmashdesc=Launches a somewhat short-ranged electrical shock from his palm, in a very similar fashion to his clone. In comparison with Mario's, it has no sourspot and is quite stronger, being able to reliably KO under 100%. It does, however, have less range than Mario's and lacks transcendent priority. | ||
|usmashname= | |usmashname=Ear, Nose and Throat ({{ja|スマッシュヘッドバット|Sumasshu Heddobatto}}, ''Smash Headbutt'') | ||
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|16}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|13}} (late) | |usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|16}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|13}} (late) | ||
|usmashdesc=Headbutts upwards. Slightly faster, but a little weaker than Mario's (if hit on an aerial foe, it will be stronger than Mario`s). Unusually, the hitboxes have [[spike]] properties, though it only works on grounded opponents. Just like Mario, Dr. Mario's head is intangible while the hitboxes are out. | |usmashdesc=Headbutts upwards. Slightly faster, but a little weaker than Mario's (if hit on an aerial foe, it will be stronger than Mario`s). Unusually, the hitboxes have [[spike]] properties, though it only works on grounded opponents. Just like Mario, Dr. Mario's head is intangible while the hitboxes are out. | ||
|dsmashname= | |dsmashname=Surgical Sweep ({{ja|外科的スイープ|Geka-Teki Suīpu}}) | ||
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|18}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|17}} (front), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|15}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|13}} (back) | |dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|18}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|17}} (front), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|15}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|13}} (back) | ||
|dsmashdesc=Does a breakdancing sweep kick. Deals more damage if the opponents hits Dr. Mario's feet. Considered to be his best KO move. | |dsmashdesc=Does a breakdancing sweep kick. Deals more damage if the opponents hits Dr. Mario's feet. Also has less reach compared with Mario's. Considered to be his best KO move. | ||
|nairname= | |nairname=Dr. Kick ({{ja|ドクターキック|Dokutā Kikku}}) | ||
|nairdmg=10% (clean), 14% (late) | |nairdmg=10% (clean), 14% (late) | ||
|nairdesc=Does an inverted "[[sex kick]]". Oddly, the move's power increases the longer it's out, unlike other sex kicks. | |nairdesc=Does an inverted "[[sex kick]]". Oddly, the move's power increases the longer it's out, unlike other sex kicks. One of the most powerful neutral aerials in the game. It also has a slightly different animation from Mario's (Mario's leg is at an angle while Dr. Mario's leg is fully extended out in front of him). | ||
|fairname= | |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= | |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) | ||
|bairdesc=Kicks backwards. Very good for [[edgeguarding]], with very fast start-up and ending lag, having high base knockback (43), and hitting opponents in a semi-spike trajectory (28 degrees). | |bairdesc=Kicks backwards. Very good for [[edgeguarding]], with very fast start-up and ending lag, having high base knockback (43), and hitting opponents in a semi-spike trajectory (28 degrees). However, at higher percentages, this move fails to KO effectively due to its very low knockback growth (65) and is one of Dr. Mario's few moves that is actually weaker than Mario's. | ||
|uairname= | |uairname=Bicycle Kick ({{ja|バイシクルキック|Baishikuru Kikku}}) | ||
|uairdmg=10% | |uairdmg=10% | ||
|uairdesc=Does a flip kick upward. A good move for juggling fast-fallers. | |uairdesc=Does a flip kick upward. A good move for juggling fast-fallers. Weaker than Mario's, which allows for more extended juggles. | ||
|dairname= | |dairname=Bone Drill ({{ja|ボーンドリル|Bōn Doriru}}) | ||
|dairdmg=3% (hits 1-7) | |dairdmg=3% (hits 1-7) | ||
|dairdesc=Does a downwards drill kick. The attack has set knockback and does not contain a landing hitbox, unlike Mario's. | |dairdesc=Does a downwards drill kick. The attack has set knockback and does not contain a landing hitbox, unlike Mario's. | ||
|grabname= | |grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}}) | ||
|grabdesc= | |grabdesc= | ||
|pummelname= | |pummelname=Eye Exam ({{ja|目の検査|Me no Kensa}}) | ||
|pummeldmg=3% | |pummeldmg=3% | ||
|pummeldesc=Headbutts the opponent. Relatively slow. | |pummeldesc=Headbutts the opponent. Relatively slow. | ||
|fthrowname= | |fthrowname=Routine Physical ({{ja|ルーチンフィジカル|Rūchin Fijikaru}}) | ||
|fthrowdmg=9% | |fthrowdmg=9% | ||
|fthrowdesc=Spins opponent once, and tosses them forward with decent knockback. Good for an [[edgeguarding]] follow-up attack. | |fthrowdesc=Spins opponent once, and tosses them forward with decent knockback. Good for an [[edgeguarding]] follow-up attack. | ||
|bthrowname= | |bthrowname=Traction ({{ja|ジャイアントスイング|Jaianto Suingu}}, ''Giant Swing'') | ||
|bthrowdmg=12% (throw), 8% (collateral) | |bthrowdmg=12% (throw), 8% (collateral) | ||
|bthrowdesc=Spins around three times and tosses the foe behind him, with impressive knockback, being stronger than {{SSBM|Mewtwo}}'s back throw and the second strongest back throw in the game, only behind {{SSBM|Ness}}'s back throw. | |bthrowdesc=Spins around three times and tosses the foe behind him, with impressive knockback, being stronger than {{SSBM|Mewtwo}}'s back throw and the second strongest back throw in the game, only behind {{SSBM|Ness}}'s back throw. | ||
|uthrowname= | |uthrowname=Check Up ({{ja|スルーアップ|Surū Appu}}, ''Throw Up'') | ||
|uthrowdmg=8% | |uthrowdmg=8% | ||
|uthrowdesc=Heaves his opponent upwards. Can lead into a combo against fast fallers, notably into a forward air for a KO. | |uthrowdesc=Heaves his opponent upwards. Can lead into a combo against fast fallers, notably into a forward air for a KO. | ||
|dthrowname= | |dthrowname=Hospital Bed ({{ja|スルーダウン|Surū Daun}}, ''Throw Down'') | ||
|dthrowdmg=6% | |dthrowdmg=6% | ||
|dthrowdesc=Slams the opponent to the ground. Good for a short-hopped neutral air follow up. Weirdly, the move's knockback on Mr. Game & Watch is affected by port priority; if the Dr. Mario player has the higher port (closer to P1), then the knockback will be normal; if he has the lower port, however (closer to P4), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EllXsKyXcLQ then the knockback will behave in the same manner as Fox's down throw]. | |dthrowdesc=Slams the opponent to the ground. Good for a short-hopped neutral air follow up. Weirdly, the move's knockback on Mr. Game & Watch is affected by port priority; if the Dr. Mario player has the higher port (closer to P1), then the knockback will be normal; if he has the lower port, however (closer to P4), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EllXsKyXcLQ then the knockback will behave in the same manner as Fox's down throw]. | ||
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|dsdmg=3% (hit 1), 2% (hits 2-3), 3% (hit 4 ground), 1% (hit 4 air), 4% (hit 5) | |dsdmg=3% (hit 1), 2% (hits 2-3), 3% (hit 4 ground), 1% (hit 4 air), 4% (hit 5) | ||
|dsdesc=A spinning tornado attack, similar to Mario's, but is a little stronger and deals less hits. The move traps the opponent in a tornado, hitting them constantly, before knocking them back. While Mario's knocks opponents into the air, Dr. Mario's knocks them in a random direction. Dr. Mario can hover in the air using this move by repeatedly pressing the [[B button]] while using it, but it only works once without landing. Has [[transcendent priority]] on all but the last hit. | |dsdesc=A spinning tornado attack, similar to Mario's, but is a little stronger and deals less hits. The move traps the opponent in a tornado, hitting them constantly, before knocking them back. While Mario's knocks opponents into the air, Dr. Mario's knocks them in a random direction. Dr. Mario can hover in the air using this move by repeatedly pressing the [[B button]] while using it, but it only works once without landing. Has [[transcendent priority]] on all but the last hit. | ||
}} | |||
===Stats=== | |||
'''NTSC''' | |||
{{Attributes | |||
|cast = 26 | |||
|weight = 100 | |||
|rweight = 8-10 | |||
|dash = 1.5 | |||
|rdash = 10-13 | |||
|run = 1.5 | |||
|rrun = 11-15 | |||
|walk = 1.1 | |||
|rwalk = 12-15 | |||
|trac = 0.06 | |||
|rtrac = 15-23 | |||
|airfric = 0.016 | |||
|rairfric = 10-13 | |||
|air = 0.9 | |||
|rair = 12-14 | |||
|baseaccel = 0.02 | |||
|rbaseaccel = 2-23 | |||
|addaccel = 0.024 | |||
|raddaccel = 24 | |||
|gravity = 0.095 | |||
|rgravity = 14-16 | |||
|fall = 1.7 | |||
|rfall = 16-18 | |||
|ff = 2.3 | |||
|rff = 14-18 | |||
|jumpsquat = 4 | |||
|rjumpsquat = 8-15 | |||
|jumpheight = 29 | |||
|rjumpheight = 21-23 | |||
|shorthop = 11.025 | |||
|rshorthop = 17-19 | |||
|djump = 26.7 | |||
|rdjump = 11-13 | |||
}} | |||
'''PAL''' | |||
{{Attributes | |||
|cast = 26 | |||
|weight = 100 | |||
|rweight = 8-9 | |||
|dash = 1.5 | |||
|rdash = 10-13 | |||
|run = 1.5 | |||
|rrun = 11-16 | |||
|walk = 1.1 | |||
|rwalk = 12-15 | |||
|trac = 0.06 | |||
|rtrac = 15-23 | |||
|airfric = 0.016 | |||
|rairfric = 10-13 | |||
|air = 0.9 | |||
|rair = 11-13 | |||
|baseaccel = 0.02 | |||
|rbaseaccel = 2-23 | |||
|addaccel = 0.024 | |||
|raddaccel = 24 | |||
|gravity = 0.095 | |||
|rgravity = 14-16 | |||
|fall = 1.7 | |||
|rfall = 16-18 | |||
|ff = 2.3 | |||
|rff = 14-18 | |||
|jumpsquat = 4 | |||
|rjumpsquat = 8-15 | |||
|jumpheight = 29 | |||
|rjumpheight = 21-23 | |||
|shorthop = 11.025 | |||
|rshorthop = 17-19 | |||
|djump = 26.7 | |||
|rdjump = 11-13 | |||
}} | }} | ||
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:''See also: [[:Category:Dr. Mario | :''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}} | *{{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}} - | *{{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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It was not until 2011 when {{Sm|Shroomed}} showed Dr. Mario's powerful grab game and projectile game, placing consistently in top 8 at national tournaments such as [[Apex 2013]] and [[EVO 2013]]. Although Shroomed no longer uses Dr. Mario in tournament, Dr. Mario was still considered a solid high tiered character, sitting at 9th place at the top of the high tier in the eleventh tier list. However, his results have been worse as of late, with Shroomed himself stating metagame trends do not favor Dr. Mario as much. In spite of {{Sm|Franz}}’s success with the character, such as in {{Trn|Mainstage}} and {{Trn|GENESIS 5}}, Dr. Mario has fallen to 13th place in the current tier list, at the end of B- tier. | It was not until 2011 when {{Sm|Shroomed}} showed Dr. Mario's powerful grab game and projectile game, placing consistently in top 8 at national tournaments such as [[Apex 2013]] and [[EVO 2013]]. Although Shroomed no longer uses Dr. Mario in tournament, Dr. Mario was still considered a solid high tiered character, sitting at 9th place at the top of the high tier in the eleventh tier list. However, his results have been worse as of late, with Shroomed himself stating metagame trends do not favor Dr. Mario as much. In spite of {{Sm|Franz}}’s success with the character, such as in {{Trn|Mainstage}} and {{Trn|GENESIS 5}}, Dr. Mario has fallen to 13th place in the current tier list, at the end of B- tier. | ||
==In | ==In 1-P Mode== | ||
===In {{SSBM|Classic Mode}}=== | ===In {{SSBM|Classic Mode}}=== | ||
Upon being unlocked, Dr. Mario can appear in one on one battles, in a team with {{SSBM|Luigi}} or as an ally, as a giant character or as a metal character. In all appearances, his stage is [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. | Upon being unlocked, Dr. Mario can appear in one on one battles, in a team with {{SSBM|Luigi}} or as an ally, as a giant character or as a metal character. In all appearances, his stage is [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. | ||
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In addition to the normal trophy about Mario as a character, there are two trophies about him as a fighter, unlocked by completing both [[Adventure Mode|Adventure]] and [[All-Star]] modes respectively with Mario on any difficulty: | In addition to the normal trophy about Mario as a character, there are two trophies about him as a fighter, unlocked by completing both [[Adventure Mode|Adventure]] and [[All-Star]] modes respectively with Mario on any difficulty: | ||
{{Trophy/Fighter | |||
|name=Dr. Mario | |||
|image=Dr. Mario Trophy Melee.png | |||
|mode=Classic | |||
|desc=Immaculate in his medical garb, Dr. Mario destroys killer viruses with his amazing vitamin capsules. With his dedicated nurse, Princess Peach, at his side, Dr. Mario spends day and night in his laboratory working on new miracle cures. Somehow, he's managed to keep up with all the new viruses that have arisen over the years. | |||
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Dr. Mario|release1=10/90}} | |||
|game=Melee | |||
}} | |||
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{{Trophy/Fighter | |||
|name=Dr. Mario | |||
: | |image=Dr. Mario Trophy (Smash).png | ||
: | |mode=Adventure | ||
|desc=There's hardly any difference in the abilities of Mario and Dr. Mario, so choosing is largely a matter of taste. Dr. Mario is a tad slower due to his lack of exercise, but his Megavitamins pack a bit more punch than Mario's Fireballs. The capsules travel on a unique trajectory and make a distinct sound on impact. | |||
|gamelist=:B: Megavitamins | |||
:Smash B: Super Sheet | |||
|game=Melee | |||
}} | |||
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{{Trophy/Fighter | |||
|name=Dr. Mario | |||
: | |image=Dr. Mario Trophy (Smash 2).png | ||
: | |mode=All Star | ||
|desc=The differences between Dr. Mario and Mario are more pronounced in some areas than others, but basically they can be played in similar fashion. While it may be hard to spot the contrasts, they do exist. For example, Dr. Mario's Super Sheet is longer and narrower than Mario's Cape, and any opponents hit by Dr. Tornado will fly off in diverse directions. | |||
|gamelist=:Up & B: Super Jump Punch | |||
:Down & B: Dr. Tornado | |||
|game=Melee | |||
}} | |||
{{clrl}} | |||
==[[Alternate costume (SSBM)#Dr. Mario|Alternate costumes]]== | ==[[Alternate costume (SSBM)#Dr. Mario|Alternate costumes]]== | ||
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|{{Head|Dr. Mario|g=SSBM|s=25px|cl=Black}} | |{{Head|Dr. Mario|g=SSBM|s=25px|cl=Black}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<center> | |||
<gallery> | |||
SSBMWebsiteDrMario1.jpg|Using [[Super Jump Punch]] on [[Fourside]]. | |||
SSBMWebsiteDrMario2.jpg|Using [[Megavitamins]] on [[Venusaur]] on [[Mute City]]. | |||
SSBMWebsiteDrMario3.jpg|Using [[Super Sheet]] on {{SSBM|Luigi}} on [[Pokémon Stadium]]. | |||
SSBMDOJO Doc fight.jpg|Multiple Dr. Marios fighting on [[Princess Peach's Castle]]. | |||
SSBMWebsiteDrMario5.jpg|Using his [[forward smash]] alongside {{SSBM|Mario}} on [[Brinstar Depths]]. | |||
SSBMWebsiteDrMario6.jpg|[[Idle|Idling]] on Princess Peach's Castle. | |||
</gallery> | |||
</center> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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**Technically, Roy also counts towards this trait, as he weighs the same as Marth in PAL regions, where he is lighter in NTSC regions. | **Technically, Roy also counts towards this trait, as he weighs the same as Marth in PAL regions, where he is lighter in NTSC regions. | ||
*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. | |||
*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== | |||
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/0101/drmario.html Dr. Mario's page at Smabura-Ken] | |||
*[[smashwiki:26TP/Dr. Mario|Translation]] | |||
{{SSBMCharacters}} | {{SSBMCharacters}} | ||
{{Mario universe}} | {{Mario universe}} | ||