Mario
Donkey Kong (1981 - Arcade)
Mario
It’s-a me, Mario! Mario is the Italian plumber with red and blue overalls that we all know and love. A true ace-of-all-trades, Mario is an expert of Goomba stomping, princess rescuing, medicine, sports, etc. His franchise is the best-selling one in the entire world, and Mario himself has already appeared in more than 200 games, of almost every genre. When you see that red cap, you know you’re in for a good time. Let’s-a go!
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Mario
Builder Mario
Super Mario Maker (2015 - Wii U)
Mario
This version of Mario, with yellow and red overalls, appeared in Super Mario Maker, a game that allowed people to create their own Mario levels and play others' levels. You can create them in the style of four different games, and mix and match a bunch of elements to make some crazy stages. By now you should know that Mario can take on any challenge, so don't be afraid to make some tough levels!
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Builder Mario
Wedding Mario
Super Mario Odyssey (2017 - Switch)
Mario
It's been 36 years since Mario first rescued Peach, and just now he proposes to her... it's a shame she didn't accept it, but at least they’re still friends! This Mario in a wedding suit appears in Super Mario Odyssey, a game in which Mario could wear a variety of different costumes. He looks quite dapper with that top hat, doesn’t he? Actually that’s just Cappy, so you can still throw it to capture enemies.
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Wedding Mario
Luigi
Mario Bros. (1983 - Arcade)
Mario
Luigi is Mario's brother, and first appeared alongside him in the arcade game Mario Bros. In this game, they killed monsters that invaded the sewers of New York City together, and now, 30 years later, they are still a great duo, helping each other when needed. Sometimes, though, Luigi also goes on his own adventures, usually chasing ghosts, or being chased by them, and he even had a whole year dedicated to him!
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Luigi
Peach
Super Mario Bros (1985 - NES)
Mario
Peach is the princess of the Mushroom Kingdom, and the one Mario has been rescuing since the beginning. Despite her tendencies to being kidnapped, she has shown to hold her own in a fight. Her loyal Toads will do anything for her, even take the blunt of attacks, and she can even float for a short time. Fun fact: she was first named Princess Toadstool, and once had her own game called Super Princess Peach!
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Peach
Daisy
Super Mario Land (1989 - Game Boy)
Mario
Daisy is another princess rescued by Mario - she ruled over Sarasaland, but got captured by an alien invader called Tatanga. After she was rescued, she had the common sense to not be kidnapped again. Now she lives in the Mushroom Kingdom with Mario, Peach and the others, and mostly shows up when they get together for a kart race, or a party, or a tennis match, or… well, you get the idea. She also has developed a crush on Luigi.
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Daisy
Bowser
Super Mario Bros (1985 - NES)
Mario
Bowser is the main antagonist of the Mario series, appearing in many games leading his army of Koopas and kidnapping Peach, in order to take over the Mushroom Kingdom. This resilient and stubborn Koopa has been stomped, beaten and thrown into lava countless times, and yet, he always comes back. Talk about persistence! As of recently, though, he doesn't mind playing tennis or go-kart with Mario and his crew.
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Bowser
Dr. Mario
Dr. Mario (1990 - NES)
Mario
You may never have expected to see Mario in a lab coat and with a stethoscope around his neck, but here he is! Dr. Mario works at the Mushroom Kingdom Hospital, eliminating viruses and other diseases using Megavitamins. Dr. Mario isn't alone in his medical efforts. He occasionally gets assistance from Dr. Luigi and Nurse Toadstool as well.
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Dr. Mario
Rosalina
Super Mario Galaxy (2007 - Wii)
Mario
Rosalina is a powerful princess that is tasked with the job of watching over and protecting the cosmos. She lives in the Comet Observatory, caring for her adopted children, the Lumas, star-like creatures with the ability to transform into planets and even galaxies! Once every one hundred years, she flies her observatory over the Mushroom Kingdom, an occasion which is cause for big celebration down there.
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Rosalina
Bowser Jr.
Super Mario Sunshine (2002 - GameCube)
Mario
This little Koopa is Bowser Jr, and as you may have guessed, is the son of Bowser. He has helped his father to kidnap Peach and battle Mario and Luigi in many different occasions. At first, he believed she was his mama. He eventually found out the truth, but that didn’t make him want to kidnap her any less! That machine he flies on is the Jr. Clown Car, a miniature version of his father’s own machine, the Koopa Clown Car.
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Bowser Jr.
Iggy
Super Mario Bros 3 (1988 - NES)
Mario
Iggy is a crazed, mechanical genius that has a light green hair and black glasses. He is part of the Koopalings and loves to hang around with Lemmy. He tries to talk in a cutesy way, but his laugh gives away the fact that he's a maniac. You can even hear his giggling while running down the corridor that leads to him! He also likes taming Chain Chomps and even has one of his own to take down Mario!
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Iggy
Wendy
Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988 - NES)
Mario
Wendy O. Koopa is the only female of the Koopalings, and is often seen around with rings on her arms and wielding a wand she stole from the Water King. Those rings aren’t just fashionable, though, she can also use them to attack, by enlarging them and having the fly across the room. She may be big and bossy, but it appears she's actually quite a graceful ice skater.
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Wendy
Lemmy
Super Mario Bros 3 (1988 - NES)
Mario
Lemmy is the smallest Koopaling, but still manages to be a threat. You can recognize him easily due to his multicolored Mohawk and his often childish behavior. He may seem silly, riding around on a giant ball, but if you underestimate him, you're gonna get stomped. His magic wand can summon more of these balls to throw you off the platform, and he can also throw enormous, if goofy, bombs. Fun fact: He is named after the lead singer of Motörhead, Lemmy Kilmister.
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Lemmy
Roy (Super Mario Bros.)
Super Mario Bros 3 (1988 - NES)
Mario
Roy is your typical "don't think at all, just go with brute force" guy. Sporting pink glasses and a cannon that can shoot Bullet Bills, this Koopaling is more brawn than brains and has a gruff, tough demeanor. He's also quite a heavy guy, when he climbs on the walls and ceiling and the drops to the floor, his weight is enough to cause mini-earthquakes that can stun Mario!
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Roy (Super Mario Bros.)
Larry
Super Mario Bros 3 (1988 - NES)
Mario
Larry is the youngest of the Koopalings, and was even stated to be "Bowser's number one Koopaling". He has light blue hair and possesses a magic wand, which can shoot light-blue blasts. He gets very angry when Mario reaches him, almost as if he didn’t expect Mario to beat his castle. Because he's the youngest, you'd imagine he'd be the weakest, and indeed, most of the time, he's actually pretty easy to beat.
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Larry
Ludwig
Super Mario Bros 3 (1988 - NES)
Mario
Ludwig von Koopa is the oldest of the Koopalings. He is also the smartest, Ludwig has a wild blue hair and often looks serious and mature. As serious and mature as Koopalings go, anyway. He is also a bit of a show-off, and he will get mad if Mario ignores him. He seems to have a unique ability among his siblings to flutter jump, which makes him more of an air fighter than any other Koopaling.
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Ludwig
Morton
Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988 - NES)
Mario
His full name is Morton Koopa Jr, and he is easily distinguished from the other Koopalings because of his dark skin and his white head with a star painted on the left side. He's brawny and a bit lazy, sometimes he won't even move when fighting Mario, being content with letting his magic blasts and the traps in his stage do all the work. Despite this, he can be astute, and cares deeply for his siblings.
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Morton
Super Mushroom
Super Mario Bros (1985 - NES)
Mario
You may think that mushrooms are poisonous, but this one is particularly good for Mario, since it transforms him into his Super Form. Other times, it can regain Mario's health, or give him a boost in races. Nowadays, this item has become the icon of the Mario franchise and is almost as recognizable as Mario himself. Don’t mix it up with the poison variety, or you'll be in for a nasty surprise.
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Super Mushroom
Fire Flower
Super Mario Bros (1985 - NES)
Mario
The Fire Flower, as the name says, gives Mario fire powers, allowing him to throw fireballs from his bare hands. Well, his gloved hands, anyway. It really is a saviour when you have to deal with those enemies you don't feel brave enough to jump on. Those Hammer Bros have it coming. In Smash Bros. it seems Mario doesn’t need the flower to throw fireballs, so it instead shoots a continuous stream of flames.
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Fire Flower
Super Star
Super Mario Bros (1985 - NES)
Mario
This is no ordinary star. This is the Super Star, an item that grants invincibility, and the power to defeat the toughest of enemies by simply touching them. Be quick, though, this star won't just sit around, waiting for you to grab it. If you're too slow, it might bounce off a cliff, and then how are you going to get past that tough section full of enemies and spikes? With your skills?
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Super Star
Metal Mario
Super Mario 64 (1996 - N64)
Mario
Acquiring a metal cap will transform Mario into Metal Mario! With his metallic skin, Mario is completely impervious to damage, and, due to his increased weight, is able to walk underwater as if on dry land! Though originally just a power-up, he's since taken a form of his own and often plays the role of Mario's rival in spin-off titles like Mario Kart 7 and Mario Kart 8, and even appears as a boss in the original Super Smash Bros.
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Metal Mario
Boo Mario
Super Mario Galaxy (2007 - Wii)
Mario
Don't be scared! This is just Mario under the effects of a Boo Mushroom. In this form, he can turn invisible and pass through certain walls, just like a real ghost! He still has his recognizable cap, nose, and mustache, though that arguably makes him even scarier... The Boo Mushroom can be found on some of the most haunted galaxies in the universe, but its effects wear off if Mario passes under a strong light.
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Boo Mario
Rock Mario
Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010 - Wii)
Mario
Mario is ready to rock and roll when he gets a Rock Mushroom. In this form, Mario can freely transform into a big boulder and hurl himself against any puny obstacle unfortunate enough to stand in his way. You'd think Mario would get really dizzy after some rolls like that, but he just gets back up and keeps going. He can even jump while in this form! Not even a big rocky body can keep Mario down.
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Rock Mario
Gold Mario
New Super Mario Bros. 2 (2012 - 3DS)
Mario
Do you know what Mario likes more than mushrooms? Coins! When Mario picks up a Gold Flower, he turns into Gold Mario and can shoot special fireballs that turn any enemy or Brick Block they touch into gold coins. He’ll have so many lives by the end of it! Something similar to Gold Mario happens in Smash when a fighter gets a certain amount of coins on the Golden Plains stage. But instead of getting more coins, it gives them a power boost!
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Gold Mario
Fox Luigi
New Super Mario Bros 2. (2012 - 3DS)
Mario
Although Mario gains his Raccoon costume when he grabs a Super Leaf, when Luigi does so, he gets a fox costume instead. Despite this, he keeps the same abilities, being able to fly by wagging his tail. Keep in mind, though, that this isn’t Kitsune Luigi, meaning that he won’t be able to turn into a statue. Regardless, in Super Smash Bros. when Luigi gets a Super Leaf, he gets raccoon ears and tail instead.
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Fox Luigi
Flying Squirrel Toad
New Super Mario Bros. U (2012 - Wii U)
Mario
A person may gain the Flying Squirrel power-up by grabbing a Super Acorn, and since Toads began to help Mario to rescue the princess, they can gain the power-up as well! Using this costume, they can gracefully glide in the air, allowing them to make dangerous jumps more easily. They also gain the ability to cling to walls, allowing for safe repositioning before another jump. They resemble the cute Waddlewings that can be found all over Acorn Plains.
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Flying Squirrel Toad
Baby Peach
Mario & Luigi: Partners In Time (2005 - DS)
Mario
Peach has had many adventures, even as a child! She was kidnapped by Kamek for being one of the seven Star Children, alongside Mario, Luigi, and others. However, she, alongside Mario, were rescued by the Yoshis, who took her in and helped rescue the five other Star Children. Baby Peach also was attacked by the Shroobs and taken to the future in a time machine. She later returned to the past, although she has returned for kart racing and baseball occasionally.
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Baby Peach
Cat Princess Peach
Super Mario 3D World (2013 - Wii U)
Mario
This version of Peach has used a Super Bell to transform herself into a cat. As a cat, she can slide into enemies, pounce in midair and climb up walls. This power-up is also very useful for climbing up the flag pole in the end, even if your jump misses the top. Plus, it just looks so cute! A hand-puppet version of her is also one of the co-hosts of the series of educational shorts “The Cat Mario Showâ€
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Cat Princess Peach
Peach (Wedding)
Super Mario Odyssey (2017 - Switch)
Mario
This is Peach dressed in the Lochlady Dress, a famous wedding dress from the Lake Kingdom. Bowser kidnapped Peach in an attempt to marry her, and is stealing all the wedding supplies. Peach is also not wearing her normal crown: It’s Cappy’s little sister, Tiara! Neither Peach nor Tiara are happy about this predicament, but it’ll be a while before they’re rescued, given that Mario and Cappy are being slowed down by the wedding planners, the Broodals.
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Peach (Wedding)
Bowser (Wedding)
Super Mario Odyssey (2017 - Switch)
Mario
A challenger approaches! Bowser tried to steal Peach again, this time by marrying her, but she refused the invitation. Unfortunately, Bowser isn't one to give up so easily, so Mario and Cappy will need to work very hard to rescue the princess this time. He’s even gathered a shady group of rabbits known as the Broodals to help arrange the wedding. At least Bowser looks cool in this wedding suit.
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Bowser (Wedding)
Toad
Super Mario Bros (1985 - NES)
Mario
Toad is often seen as Princess Peach’s attendant and a longtime protector of the Mushroom Kingdom, often helping Mario along the way in some form or another. He’s not the only Toad though. There’s an entire species of Toads, which look exactly like him! But some Toads wear different colored vests and have different colored spots on their heads to help tell them apart. And yes, that is their head, not a hat.
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Toad
Captain Toad
Super Mario Galaxy (2007 - Wii)
Mario
This energetic Toad loves to go treasure hunting and exploring. One time, he helped Mario track Power Stars all throughout the universe, but then he began to focus on finding treasure on his own world. Once, he had to save his friend Toadette from a large bird that tried to steal a shiny star. His backpack is full of important equipment, but that made it so heavy that Captain Toad can’t jump while wearing it.
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Captain Toad
Toadette
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (2003 - GameCube)
Mario
Toadette loves to track treasure right alongside Captain Toad. However, when she attempts to prevent a valuable Power Star from being taken by Wingo, she grabs on and is carried right away with it! However, after Captain Toad rescues her, she joins the Toad Brigade, and has served many other roles over the years. In fact, she made her debut as a kart racer!
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Toadette
Toadsworth
Super Mario Sunshine (2002 - GameCube)
Mario
Peach’s elderly adviser, Toadsworth, also functions as her caretaker. He frets every time Peach is in danger, and has been known to pass out from fright! Toadsworth tends not to play a central role in Mario’s adventures, although he is supportive, as he has run both Toad Houses and tutorials. He does hold a rather esteemed position in the Mushroom Kingdom, though, as he used to run the award ceremonies for kart races!
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Toadsworth
Waluigi
Mario Tennis (2000 - N64)
Mario
Expecting a description? Too bad, Waluigi time! Originally created to be Wario’s partner in Mario Tennis, Waluigi has evolved into something bigger – not only is he just Wario’s friend and Luigi’s lanky rival, he’s always seen competing against others in a variety of sports. He would have you believe that everyone is cheating but him. In Smash Bros, he can appear as an Assist Trophy. Where he'll pummel opponents into the ground and proceed to beat them with his trusty tennis racket.
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Waluigi
Goomba
Super Mario Bros (1985 - NES)
Mario
This little guy is the first enemy you see in the original Super Mario Bros. game, though he did little else other than just walk forward – and since then, he and his species have become one of the most popular among the Mario characters. Nothing can stop these guys, not even a bottomless pit right in front of them. Their “walk forward†strategy rarely changes, but there have been attempts to mix it up, such as stacking on top of each other and then walking forward.
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Goomba
Koopa Troopa
Super Mario Bros (1985 - NES)
Mario
These are some of Mario’s most well-known foes, typically being the second type encountered after Goombas. Sometimes they walk on four legs, and other times they walk on two. They won’t be defeated with a single stomp though. They will instead retract into their shells, which can then be kicked. Koopa Troopas have played tennis and raced karts with Mario before, showing that they’re not always enemies. There are many types of Koopa Troopas, with shells coming in red, blue, yellow, green, and gold. Some have wings and are known as Koopa Paratroopas.
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Koopa Troopa
Hammer Bro
Super Mario Bros (1985 - NES)
Mario
These Koopas are notable for standing upright and throwing lots of hammers at Mario. In Super Smash Bros, they can be summoned as Assist Trophies where they will heave a healthy helping of hammers onto helpless opponents. Their shells are bigger than the ones of regular Koopas, and they are the only ones to wear helmets. Maybe it's in case they hit themselves or each other. Don't throw hammers, kids.
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Hammer Bro
Lakitu & Spiny
Super Mario Bros. (1985 - NES)
Mario
Lakitus are a type of Koopas that like to roam around in their little clouds. Some of them are hostile, like this one, dropping Spiny Eggs (that hatch into Spinies when they touch the ground) to kill Mario. As once described by a wise man, they “seem to be very free, floating in the air, going anywhereâ€. Non-hostile types can be seen filming Mario’s adventures on camera or serving as referees to kart races.
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Lakitu & Spiny
Blooper
Super Mario Bros (1985 - NES)
Mario
Bloopers are enemies that roam the sea, often following Mario in a zig-zag pattern. Although the sea is their natural habitat, it has been observed that some Bloopers can survive out of the water. Some of them can even grow to incredible sizes, and throw some nasty ink. Some are followed by a bunch of baby Bloopers, forming a trail behind them. And some can even be used as surf boards! There’s truly an impressive variety.
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Blooper
Bullet Bill
Super Mario Bros (1985 - NES)
Mario
A Bullet Bill is a big black bullet usually shot out of a big black cannon to hit Mario. Mostly they travel in a straight line, but some variants can home in like a missile to get Mario. Don’t be afraid to stomp them, though, they are just as vulnerable to Mario’s feet as a Goomba. Despite being dangerous enemies, they can sometimes be used as helpful items, such as in the Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. series.
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Bullet Bill
Banzai Bill
Super Mario World (1990 - SNES)
Mario
This special type of Bullet Bill is much bigger than a regular one, and only goes in a straight line. You better find some high platforms to stay on! You’ll usually see only one of a time, but tougher levels feature multiple of these baddies and can quickly become a nightmare. Despite its big and scary appearance, all it takes to defeat them is a simple jump. It has to be a pretty high jump, though.
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Banzai Bill
Shy Guy
Yume KÅjÅ: Doki Doki Panic (1987 - Famicom)
Mario
You can learn a lot about these guys from just their name and appearance. Turns out, they’re really shy, which is why they wear those masks all the time. What do you think is behind it? Despite being frequently seen as Mario's enemies, they actually appear much more often on Yoshi's Island, where a great number of variations also appear, such as Shy Guys on stilts, or with propellers on their heads. Think of them as Yoshi's version of Goombas.
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Shy Guy
Pidgit
Yume KÅjÅ: Doki Doki Panic (1987 - Famicom)
Mario
Pidgits are rare bird-like enemies that are part of Wart’s army. In fact, when Mario and friends took down Wart, they only ever saw four! Pidgits tend to ride magic carpets. However, if they are defeated, someone else could ride the magic carpet. On the Mushroom Kingdom II stage, you don’t even need to defeat Pidgit to get a ride! I wonder, though, could Pidgits fit in Bullet Bill Blasters?
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Pidgit
Birdo
Yume KÅjÅ: Doki Doki Panic (1987 - Famicom)
Mario
You may think Yoshi is the original expert of egg-throwing, but Birdo has been shooting eggs at Mario since way before! She originally appeared as one of Wart’s 8-bits, attempting to take over Subcon. Though she is somewhat vain, and started as out as an adversary, she’s grown to be a friend of the Mario crew, especially as a tennis partner for Yoshi himself! Her gender has been a subject of much debate, but be polite and don’t ask about it.
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Birdo
Mouser
Yume KÅjÅ: Doki Doki Panic (1987 - Famicom)
Mario
One of the residents of Subcon and a commander for Wart’s 8 bits, this guy particularly likes throwing bombs, which he uses to destroy good dreams, and wearing very cool shades, which he uses to look his best. Luckily, he is not immune to his own bombs, so pick them up while you can and chuck them back at him. He's the boss of the first world, but don't think that's the last you'll see of him!
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Mouser
Wart
Yume KÅjÅ: Doki Doki Panic (1987 - Famicom)
Mario
Even Mario has to have a new nemesis from time to time, and Wart was the one of the first to replace the Koopa King. This big green frog is an evil king intent on taking over the dream land of Subcon using his 8 bits, and army of monsters he created with his dream machine. Think you can defeat him? In your dreams! Actually, he may seem strong and scary, but we’ve heard he doesn’t take well to vegetables. Maybe that's why he's so fat.
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Wart
Boo
Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988 - NES)
Mario
These ghastly enemies have been haunting Mario since the NES days, but Luigi seems to have become their greatest enemy. Hoards of these ghosts haunt the creepier mansions of the Mushroom Kingdom, and they will give chase the moment you turn your back on them. Don’t worry, they’re more scared of you than you are of them, they even hide their faces when you look at them! Are you sure these aren't the shy guys?
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Boo
King Boo
Luigi's Mansion (2001 - GameCube)
Mario
King Boo is far more than an ordinary Boo. He has many more powers, including powers of illusion and trapping people in paintings. He even kidnapped Mario! This had led to Luigi coming up against King Boo more than once. King Boo hasn't only fought Luigi, of course, he took over a hotel on Delfino Island, fought against Peach on her quest to save Mario and sometimes enjoys a friendly kart race!
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King Boo
Bob-omb
Super Mario Bros. 2 (1988 - NES)
Mario
A walking bomb, fuse included! Originating in Super Mario Bros. 2, they're still as explosive now as they were then. Once it starts walking, you better watch out! Its explosions make it easy to launch foes. They also drop from the sky if a Sudden Death takes too long to speed things up. Pink Bob-ombs are friendly and help Mario on his journeys.
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Bob-omb
Chain Chomp
Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988 - NES)
Mario
Chain Chomps are big, angry, and indestructible. You really don’t want to mess with them. Luckily, they can’t reach very far, as they’re usually chained to a peg. You can set them free by stomping the peg, but the benefits of doing so may vary. Their behaviour somewhat resembles angry guard dogs, so it’s fitting that some of the braver and nastier villains like Iggy Koopa keep them as pets.
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Chain Chomp
Thwomp
Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988 - NES)
Mario
Look out! Thwomps are big angry rocks that are almost invincible. They mostly cannot move. Some move up and down or side to side regularly, while others only do so if one lingers too long under them. One thing stays the same: whoever is unlucky enough to be in their way will be crushed. This even carries over into Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart! Some Thwomps have spikes on the side, while others don’t. There are even variants of Thwomps, such as Thwimps and Whomps. They all share one thing in common: a love of crushing.
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Thwomp
Nipper Plant
Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988 - NES)
Mario
Don’t confuse these guys for the stationary munchers! These guys will jump up and bite you if you’re not careful. You can’t just stomp one either, it will end just as badly for your feet. If you want to defeat them, you’re gonna need a bigger shoe. Nipper Plants can also be found in Yoshi’s Island, where they fall down slowly from the sky as Nipper Spores before blooming into the familiar munching plant.
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Nipper Plant
Petey Piranha
Super Mario Sunshine (2002 - GameCube)
Mario
A big, mutated Piranha Plant first seen messing with the windmill of Bianco Hills in Delfino Island, shooting toxic goop everywhere and polluting the water! Petey has since then reappeared time and time again to fight Mario on behalf of his plant brethren. Or just play a game of tennis. In Smash Bros, he even assists his fellow Piranha Plant in its Final Smash by swinging two big cages around that opponents can get trapped in.
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Petey Piranha
Boom Boom
Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988 - NES)
Mario
A henchman almost as persistent and stubborn as the Koopa King himself, Boom Boom keeps coming back to defend fortresses from the Mario Bros. To his credit, he keeps adding new tricks to his battle plan whenever he comes back, sometimes he even sprout wings! Three stomps are usually enough to do him in, until the next castle, where you’re sure to find him again.
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Boom Boom
Boom Boom & Pom Pom
Boom Boom: Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988 - NES)
Pom Pom: Super Mario 3D Land (2011 - 3DS)
Mario
After many years of absence Boom Boom finally returned in Super Mario 3D Land, but he’s not alone this time. His new friend Pom Pom joins him in his eternal fight against the plumbers. While Boom Boom still enjoys running and flailing his arms, Pom Pom is an expert and throwing boomerangs and shurikens. She can also create fake clones of herself to distract you while attacking. They sure make a great team!
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Boom Boom & Pom Pom
Tatanga
Super Mario Land (1989 - Game Boy)
Mario
A mysterious invader from an unknown planet, Tatanga planned to take over Sarasaland and kidnapped its princess, Daisy, to enable it. He also hypnotized the citizens of Sarasaland to work for him, which is why they attack Mario when he tries to rescue Daisy. His ship, the Pagosu, is equipped with powerful weapons, but are they strong enough to stop an airplane-riding plumber?
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Tatanga
Hothead
Super Mario World (1990 - SNES)
Mario
The Hothead is an example of something that has appeared more often in Smash Bros. than in its home series. It first appeared in the castles of Dinosaur Land and the Ghost House of Vibe Island. Since then, it has only appeared in Smash. In all of its games, its behavior is the same: It circles a platform, hurting anyone who it touches. In Smash, though, you can make it up to three times as big by hitting it with a fire or electric attack.
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Hothead
Chargin Chuck
Super Mario World (1990 - SNES)
Mario
These football-loving Koopas always act like they’re in the middle of a game. They’ll try to charge at and tackle Mario, which is how they get their name, and may also kick footballs at him. Their gear makes them hard to stomp, but a little help from Yoshi can make things a lot easier. There are many variations of Chucks, including a very confused one who throws baseballs.
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Chargin Chuck
Wiggler
Super Mario World (1990 - SNES)
Mario
It may look like a caterpillar, but it's not! Wigglers are enemies who roam back and forth, and sometimes allies who manage a farm or join in on a kart race! However, due to one of several different reasons, such as the flower on their head being lost, or their beloved carrot being eaten, they will turn red with anger and receive a significant speed boost. At this point, they cannot be reasoned with, only defeated. They can't even be defeated with a jump!
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