This article is about Dr. Mario's appearance in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. For other uses, see Dr. Mario.
Dr. Mario is a playable character and returning veteran in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U. His moveset from Melee has been brought back.
How to Unlock
3DS
Complete the following:
- Play 60 matches.
- Complete Classic Mode as Mario at 4.0 or higher.
After completing either option, you must fight and defeat Dr. Mario on Mushroomy Kingdom.
Wii U
Complete the foolowing:
- Play 50 matches.
- Complete a challenge in Master Orders that's Hard difficulty or harder.
After completing either option, you must fight and defeat Dr. Mario in Delfino Plaza.
Attributes
To Be Added
Moveset
Ground Attacks
Normal
- Neutral Attack - Dr. Mario does a weak punch forward, followed by a second weak punch. Similar to Mario's from Super Mario 64. Damage in respective order: 3-4%, 2-4%, 5-6%.
- Dash Attack - Slides on the ground feet first, has slightly more range than Mario's. Launches foes in a random trajectory. 9% damage.
- Down Tilt - Does a quick sweeping kick in front of him. Sends foes behind him, unlike his original counterpart. 9% damage.
- Forward Tilt - A kick forward, weaker than Mario's. 8% damage.
- Up Tilt - Dr. Mario punches upwards. Slightly more knockback than Mario's with a different trajectory based on where it hits. If opponents are hit while in front, they will be sent forward. If hit when they're above, they'll go upwards. 10% damage.
Smash
- Side Smash - Launches a somewhat short ranged electrical shock from his palm, in a very similar fashion to his original. The closer the opponent is to Dr. Mario, the stronger the attack is. 19% sweetspotted uncharged, 25% fully.
- Up Smash - Headbutts upwards. Slightly more speedy and a little weaker than Mario's. However, there is a hitbox at the top of his head that is stronger. 16% uncharged, 21% fully.
- Down Smash - A very sudden breakdance-like sweep, which is very fast and powerful. 18% uncharged, 24% fully.
Other
To be added
Aerial Attacks
- Neutral Aerial: Kicks forward with left foot.
- Forward Aerial: Throws a downward punch.
- Back Aerial: Kicks backward with both feet.
- Up Aerial: Sweeps upward with his foot.
- Down Aerial: Does a half-spin, due to him retaining his Melee Down Special Move.
Grabs and Throws
- Pummel: Does a headbutt.
- Forward Throw: Does a simple throw.
- Back Throw: Whirls around and throws the opponent backwards.
- Up Throw: Hurls opponent into the air.
- Down Throw: Slams opponent into the ground.
Special Moves
| Dr. Mario's Special Moves | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Melee | 3DS/Wii U | Ultimate | |
| Standard Special | Megavitamins | ||
| Side Special | Super Sheet | ||
| Up Special | Super Jump Punch | ||
| Down Special | Dr. Tornado | ||
| Final Smash | — | Doctor Finale | |
Taunts
- Up Taunt: Grinds his shoe on the ground.
- Down Taunt: Pats himself on the shoulder with his fist.
- Side Taunt: Dr. Mario pulls out a random colored pill, and balances it on his neck and arms before putting it away.
In Competitive Play
To Be Added
Costumes
Trivia
- Dr. Mario is the first character to have been removed in one game (Super Smash Bros. Brawl), then return in a later game (Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U).
- Dr. Mario has a similar unlock option to that of Melee in which the player has to play as Mario in Classic Mode.
Gallery
Dr. Mario as he appears in the Official Website. Note that his image can't be seen well, since he is a secret character.
External links
Dr. Mario's page in the Super Smash Bros. Official Website.
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