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'''Mario''' ({{ja|マリオ|Mario}}, ''Mario'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. He was confirmed on June 11th, 2013 during the E3 2013 Nintendo Direct.<ref name="trailer1">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvudMu-5kIU Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U 1st Trailer]</ref> He was also one of the main subjects of the Developer's Direct for ''Super Smash Bros.'' later during E3 2013.<ref name="devdirect">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQD1yJinzeQ Wii U & Nintendo 3DS Developer Direct - Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U @E3 2013]</ref> He was among the first wave of [[amiibo]] figurines for ''SSB4''. Mario is once again voiced by Charles Martinet, who also reprises his long-time role as {{SSB4|Luigi}}, {{SSB4|Wario}}, and [[Waluigi]], albeit mostly with the same voice clips from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. <ref name="treehouseday2">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edCQDRuL8Dk Nintendo Treehouse: Live @ E3 2014 -- Day 2: Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]</ref>
'''Mario''' ({{ja|マリオ|Mario}}, ''Mario'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. He was confirmed on June 11th, 2013 during the E3 2013 Nintendo Direct.<ref name="trailer1">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvudMu-5kIU Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U 1st Trailer]</ref> He was also one of the main subjects of the Developer's Direct for ''Super Smash Bros.'' later during E3 2013.<ref name="devdirect">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQD1yJinzeQ Wii U & Nintendo 3DS Developer Direct - Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U @E3 2013]</ref> He was among the first wave of [[amiibo]] figurines for ''SSB4''. Mario is once again voiced by Charles Martinet, who also reprises his long-time role as {{SSB4|Luigi}}, {{SSB4|Wario}}, and [[Waluigi]], albeit mostly with the same voice clips from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. <ref name="treehouseday2">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edCQDRuL8Dk Nintendo Treehouse: Live @ E3 2014 -- Day 2: Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]</ref>


Mario is currently ranked 1st out of 55 characters on the [[tier list]], in the S tier. This is his best tier placement to date, and a severe improvement from his 31st out of 38 ranking ''Brawl'' where he stood at the top of the bottom tier. His primary strength is his effective frame data; most of his moves come out extremely fast and have relatively low end lag. This results in Mario having one of the best [[neutral game]]s in ''Smash 4'', as it is difficult to [[punish]] him. His combo game, while not as versatile compared to {{SSB4|Luigi}} or {{SSB4|Sheik}}, is nevertheless potent, as Mario can rack up damage quickly and reliably, most notoriously with his down throw into multiple up tilts. He also has a versatile moveset: a disruptive [[projectile]] in his [[Fireball]], a [[reflection]]-based and [[reverse]]-based move in his [[Cape]] that can counteract [[camping]], and a decent, if niche [[edgeguard]]ing option with [[F.L.U.D.D.]].
Mario is currently ranked 9th out of 55 characters on the [[tier list]], in the A tier, which is at the lower end of the top tier. This is his best tier placement to date, and a striking improvement from his 31st out of 38 ranking ''Brawl'' where he stood at the top of the bottom tier. His primary strength is his effective frame data; most of his moves come out extremely fast and have relatively low end lag. This results in Mario having one of the best [[neutral game]]s in ''Smash 4'', as it is difficult to [[punish]] him. His combo game, while not as versatile compared to {{SSB4|Luigi}} or {{SSB4|Sheik}}, is nevertheless potent, as Mario can rack up damage quickly and reliably, most notoriously with his down throw into multiple up tilts. He also has a versatile moveset: a disruptive [[projectile]] in his [[Fireball]], a [[reflection]]-based and [[reverse]]-based move in his [[Cape]] that can counteract [[camping]], and a decent, if niche [[edgeguard]]ing option with [[F.L.U.D.D.]].


Mario's primary shortcoming is his below average range, giving him trouble against characters with long [[disjointed]] range such as {{SSB4|Cloud}} and {{SSB4|Marth}}. Furthermore, he cannot effectively outcamp other characters, due to Fireball being relatively slow compared to some other projectiles in the game. Mario also suffers from a lack of consistent KO setups, and generally has to [[read]] opponents to get KOs.
Mario's primary shortcoming is his below average range, giving him trouble against characters with long [[disjointed]] range such as {{SSB4|Cloud}} and {{SSB4|Marth}}. Furthermore, he cannot effectively outcamp other characters, due to Fireball being relatively slow compared to some other projectiles in the game. Mario also suffers from a lack of consistent KO setups, and generally has to [[read]] opponents to get KOs.
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On the earlier half of 2016, Mario's already strong results would significantly improve. Game updates would nerf {{SSB4|Sheik}}, {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}} and {{SSB4|Bayonetta}}, some of his most difficult matchups, while Mario himself remained unchanged. Although it was unknown how these nerfs to the top tiers would affect him at first, it later became clear many characters (and players themselves) started to have a hard time fighting even inexperienced Marios. Furthermore, Ally would go on to win [[Get On My Level 2016]], [[Smash 'N' Splash 2]] and [[EVO 2016]] using Mario (the latter being the largest ''Smash 4'' tournament to date), while {{Sm|ANTi}} won [[CEO 2016]] using Mario for the majority of the tournament (although he only won games with {{SSB4|Cloud}} in Grand Finals). Due to this streak of successes, players would go on to say Mario was among the Top 5 characters in the game, which would coincidentally be reflected in him rising to 5th place on the second tier list, officially entering the highest tier. On the third tier list, Mario suffered a very slight drop to 6th place and the A tier, as while he remained a very successful character, his results had dropped compared to Summer 2016, and this drop also paved the way for Bayonetta to claim the 1st place. Despite this, many players argued that Mario still deserved a Top 5 ranking due to his spectacular prior results, and the tier list also marked the first time he surpassed {{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}} as the highest-ranked ''{{uv|Mario}}'' character.
On the earlier half of 2016, Mario's already strong results would significantly improve. Game updates would nerf {{SSB4|Sheik}}, {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}} and {{SSB4|Bayonetta}}, some of his most difficult matchups, while Mario himself remained unchanged. Although it was unknown how these nerfs to the top tiers would affect him at first, it later became clear many characters (and players themselves) started to have a hard time fighting even inexperienced Marios. Furthermore, Ally would go on to win [[Get On My Level 2016]], [[Smash 'N' Splash 2]] and [[EVO 2016]] using Mario (the latter being the largest ''Smash 4'' tournament to date), while {{Sm|ANTi}} won [[CEO 2016]] using Mario for the majority of the tournament (although he only won games with {{SSB4|Cloud}} in Grand Finals). Due to this streak of successes, players would go on to say Mario was among the Top 5 characters in the game, which would coincidentally be reflected in him rising to 5th place on the second tier list, officially entering the highest tier. On the third tier list, Mario suffered a very slight drop to 6th place and the A tier, as while he remained a very successful character, his results had dropped compared to Summer 2016, and this drop also paved the way for Bayonetta to claim the 1st place. Despite this, many players argued that Mario still deserved a Top 5 ranking due to his spectacular prior results, and the tier list also marked the first time he surpassed {{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}} as the highest-ranked ''{{uv|Mario}}'' character.


Recently, however, Mario's top level results have become noticeably better than some top tier characters such as {{SSB4|Fox}}, {{SSB4|Marth}}, {{SSB4|Ryu}}, {{SSB4|Sonic}} and {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}}, all of who have received weaker tournament representation and results. Players also eventually learned that some of his even or disadvantageous matchups lurked in the lower tiers and do a solid job at abusing Mario's below average range, with {{SSB4|Corrin}}, {{SSB4|Donkey Kong}}, and {{SSB4|Lucina}} being particular examples. As a result, Mario's rise in tournament results saw him rise to 1st place on the fourth and current tier list. It is certain that Mario is by far the most improved veteran from ''Brawl'' to ''Smash 4''.
Recently, however, Mario's top level results have become noticeably worse than some top tier characters such as {{SSB4|Fox}}, {{SSB4|Marth}}, {{SSB4|Ryu}}, {{SSB4|Sonic}} and {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}}, all of who have received stronger tournament representation and results. Players also eventually learned that some of his even or disadvantageous matchups lurked in the lower tiers and do a solid job at abusing Mario's below average range, with {{SSB4|Corrin}}, {{SSB4|Donkey Kong}}, and {{SSB4|Lucina}} being particular examples. As a result, Mario's decline in tournament results saw him drop to 9th place on the fourth and current tier list. Regardless, it is certain that Mario is by far the most improved veteran from ''Brawl'' to ''Smash 4''.


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