User blog:Avizyko/Comparison: Mario/Dr. Mario

Dr. Mario is considered to be a "clone" of Mario, since he is a slower, yet stronger version of Mario. This blog is a comparison between the default, unaltered versions of Mario (SSBWU/3DS) and Dr. Mario (SSBWU/3DS).

Comparison: Mario/Dr. Mario (3DS)
Attacking: Zelda Less Nimble? Yes! Stronger? Yes! Other differences include Dr. Mario's Side Smash, Neutral Aerial, Neutral Special, and Final Smash. Mario's fiery Side Smash is most effective if he isn't touching the opponent, while Dr. Mario's electrical Side Smash is most effective if he is touching the opponent. They are opposites. Dr. Mario does not throw Fireballs, he throws Megavitamins. These huge pills bounce high and are more damaging than fireballs. For a perfect hit, Dr. Mario's  Neutral Aerial must hit the opponent during the animation, but not instantly; the hit must be delayed. Offensively, this can be accomplished by initiating his aerial, missing, floating him mid-animation toward the opponent, then landing the delayed hit before the animation ends. Mario is the opposite, his aerial is strongest if it lands upon activation, and weakened by delay. Dr. Mario's Final Smash is only slightly more effective than Mario's; it deals more damage with a longer range.

Specials
Below is a comparison between their unaltered Special Attacks.