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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 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. | ||
Overall, Dr. Mario is a character that has good frame data and strong damage output and KO potential, but his sluggish movements cause him to rely more on a bait-and-punish playstyle. Although his represenation has remained below average for most of the game's lifespan, he has nonetheless seen success from players such as {{Sm|JaZaR}} and {{Sm|Tsumusuto}}. | Overall, Dr. Mario is a character that has good frame data and strong damage output and KO potential, but his sluggish movements cause him to rely more on a bait-and-punish playstyle. Although his represenation has remained below average for most of the game's lifespan, he has nonetheless seen success from players such as {{Sm|JaZaR}} and {{Sm|Tsumusuto}}. | ||
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*{{buff|Dr. Mario has higher base acceleration when carrying heavy items (0 → 0.03) causing him to accelerate faster when walking while carrying heavy items.}} | *{{buff|Dr. Mario has higher base acceleration when carrying heavy items (0 → 0.03) causing him to accelerate faster when walking while carrying heavy items.}} | ||
*{{buff|Dr. Mario's traction is slightly higher than Mario's (0.102 → 0.106), making it slightly easier for him to punish [[out of shield]].}} | *{{buff|Dr. Mario's traction is slightly higher than Mario's (0.102 → 0.106), making it slightly easier for him to punish [[out of shield]].}} | ||
*{{buff|Dr. Mario's ledge grab hitbox is positioned slightly higher, and extends up slightly further, making it easier for him to grab the ledge.}} | |||
===Ground attacks=== | ===Ground attacks=== | ||
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|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) | ||
|dsdesc=Rapidly spins around, trapping opponents and damaging them with a series of [[Wikipedia:Professional wrestling attacks#Clothesline|discus clotheslines]] and [[Wikipedia:Professional wrestling attacks#Spinning back fist|spinning backfists]] before assuming a [[wikipedia:Spreadeagle (position)|spread-eagle position]] to launch them. Can hit up to seven times, with the final hit sending opponents diagonally. This move can be used to aid in recovery, as mashing the B button will make Dr. Mario rise up. The maximum height that can be gained from this move is greater than that of Super Jump Punch, although this requires extremely fast button mashing. It gains good vertical and horizontal distance if mashed fast enough. As an attack, it is notorious for being able to KO very early at the sides of the stage (around 45% at earliest) due to its extremely high knockback growth on its last hit. As such, it is a deadly edgeguarding tool, although it is a bit risky due to Dr. Mario's poor recovery. | |dsdesc=Rapidly spins around, trapping opponents and damaging them with a series of [[Wikipedia:Professional wrestling attacks#Clothesline|discus clotheslines]] and [[Wikipedia:Professional wrestling attacks#Spinning back fist|spinning backfists]] before assuming a [[wikipedia:Spreadeagle (position)|spread-eagle position]] to launch them. Can hit up to seven times, with the final hit sending opponents diagonally. The grounded version grants Dr. Mario 10% [[armor]] during frames 2-9. This move can be used to aid in recovery, as mashing the B button will make Dr. Mario rise up. The maximum height that can be gained from this move is greater than that of Super Jump Punch, although this requires extremely fast button mashing. It gains good vertical and horizontal distance if mashed fast enough, allowing it to extend Dr. Mario's recovery, although it only grants aerial distance once before landing. As an attack, it is notorious for being able to KO very early at the sides of the stage (around 45% at earliest) due to its extremely high knockback growth on its last hit. As such, it is a deadly edgeguarding tool, although it is a bit risky due to Dr. Mario's poor recovery. | ||
|fsname=Doctor Finale | |fsname=Doctor Finale | ||
|fsdmg=3.528%/3.7632%/3.9984%/4.2336% (front), 2.7048%/2.94%/3.0576%/3.2928% (back) | |fsdmg=3.528%/3.7632%/3.9984%/4.2336% (front), 2.7048%/2.94%/3.0576%/3.2928% (back) | ||
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===[[On-screen appearance]]=== | ===[[On-screen appearance]]=== | ||
*Stands behind a wall of Megavitamins, which then start to disappear starting from the top to reveal him. | *Stands behind a wall of Megavitamins, which then start to disappear starting from the top to reveal him. Stands in a thinking pose with his eyes closed until all of the Megavitamins are gone, after which he opens them with a surprised expression and assumes fighting stance. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Dr.MarioOnScreenAppearanceSSBU.gif|Dr. Mario's on-screen appearance | Dr.MarioOnScreenAppearanceSSBU.gif|Dr. Mario's on-screen appearance | ||
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===[[Victory pose]]s=== | ===[[Victory pose]]s=== | ||
*'''Left:''' Throws two randomly colored Megavitamins in different directions, dusts his gloves, pulls out two more Megavitamins of the same color, and smiles. | *'''Left:''' Throws two randomly colored Megavitamins in different directions, dusts his gloves, pulls out two more Megavitamins of the same color, and smiles. | ||
*'''Up:''' | *'''Up:''' Flourishes his stethoscope around himself. | ||
*'''Right:''' Taps his shoe on the ground, | *'''Right:''' Taps his shoe on the ground, places a hand on his chin, and then looks at the screen while contemplatively rubbing his chin. | ||
[[File:MarioSeriesVictoryThemeUltimate.ogg|thumb|A flourished remix of the Course Clear Fanfare used in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros.}}'']] | [[File:MarioSeriesVictoryThemeUltimate.ogg|thumb|A flourished remix of the Course Clear Fanfare used in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros.}}'']] | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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''See also: [[:Category:Dr. Mario players (SSBU)]]'' | ''See also: [[:Category:Dr. Mario players (SSBU)]]'' | ||
*{{Sm|JaZaR|Mexico}} - The | |||
*{{Sm|JaZaR|Mexico}} - The best Dr. Mario player in the world in 2023 who 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}} - | *{{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}} - | *{{Sm|Tsumusuto|Japan}} - The best Dr. Mario player of all-time who 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 17th at at {{Trn|Sumabato SP Ultimate}} 33rd at {{Trn|Umebura SP 6}} and {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 13}}. 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=== | ||