SSB: Roster Rework Project | #01 - Mario

[Fletchking-Team Dream]

Fighter Info
Background
Name: Mario
Title: Mr. Jumpman Himself
Home: Mushroom Kingdom
Related Veterans: Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Bowser, Dr. Mario, Rosalina + Luma, Bowser Jr. & Piranha Plant
Related Newcomers: Toad/ Toadette, Captain Toad, King Boo & Paper Mario
Signature Stages: Mushroom Kingdom & New Donk City
Copy Abilities: Fire or Ice
Series: Super Mario
Debut: Donkey Kong (1981)
Voice Actors: Charles Martinet (Formerly) & Kevin Afghani
Company: Nintendo

Statistics
Playstyle: All Rounder + Rushdown
Attack: 5/10
Defense: 5/10
Speed: 5/10
Size: 5/10
Weight: 4.5/10
Combos: 3/10
K.O. Power: 4/10
Recovery: 4.5/10
Movement Options: Crawl, Double Jump & Wall Jump

Fighter Moveset
Normal
Jab: Plumber Jab - Mario punches twice, then kicks upward. (Origin: Super Mario 64)
Dash: Roll - Mario curls into a ball and moves forward. (Origin: Super Mario 3D Land)
Dash + D Tilt: Slide Kick - Mario slides on the ground with his foot outstretched. (Origin: Super Mario 64)
F Tilt: Hammer Swing - Mario swings overhead with his hammer. (Origin: Super Mario Maker 2)
U Tilt: Jump Punch - Mario performs a leaping uppercut while spinning. (Origin: Super Mario Bros.)
D Tilt: Sweep Kick - Mario swings his legs around in a circular motion. (Origin: Super Mario 64)

Smash
F Smash: Firebrand - Mario conjures a fireball and slaps it, creating an explosion. (Origin: Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga)
U Smash: Spiny Shell - Mario performs a leaping headbutt with a Spiny Shell. (Origin: Super Mario Maker)
D Smash: Cape Attack - Mario spins around with a cape on his back, attacking on both sides. (Origin: Super Mario World)

Aerial
N Air: Star-Spin - Mario flashily spins around with his arms oustretched, giving himself a midair boost. (Origin: Super Mario Galaxy)
F Air: Hammer Swing - Mario swings overhead and downward with his hammer. (Origin: Super Mario Maker 2)
B Air: Tanooki Tail - Mario quickly spins around as he swings his tail backward. (Origin: Super Mario 3D Land)
U Air: Jump Kick - Mario performs an upward kick. Jump Kick can be performed twice in succession. (Origin: Super Mario 64)
D Air: Ground Pound - Mario rapidly plummets downward, slamming his rear end on the ground. (Origin: Super Mario 64)

Grab ‘n’ Throws
Pummel: Spiny Shell - Mario headbutts the opponent with a Spiny Shell. (Origin: Super Mario Maker)
F Throw: Foe Toss - Mario lifts the opponent above himself, then tosses them forward. (Origin: New Super Mario Bros. Wii)
B Throw: Spin Toss - Mario grabs the opponent's legs, spins around and tosses them backward. (Origin: Super Mario 64)
U Throw: Super Jump Punch - Mario performs a leaping uppercut on the opponent. (Origin: Super Smash Bros.)
D Throw: Footstool Jump - Mario jumps over the opponent and stomps on their head. (Origin: Super Mario Bros.)

Specials
Neutral Special: Fireball/ Ice Ball
Mario tosses a ball of fire/ ice that bounces on the floor and burns/ freezes anyone on contact.
If "A" and "B" are pressed simultaneously, he switches between the Fire Flower and the Ice Flower.
(Origin: Super Mario Bros. & New Super Mario Bros. Wii)

Side Special: Cap Throw
Mario takes Cappy off of his head and throws him in the direction inputted.
Running into Cappy after throwing him allows Mario to perform the Cap Jump.
(Origin: Super Mario Odyssey)

Up Special: Wing Cap
Mario uses a feather to sprout wings on his cap, allowing him to fly in any direction.
If "A" is held after using the Wing Cap, Mario glides forwards and can be steered up and down.
(Origin: Super Mario 64)

Down Special: F.L.U.D.D.
Mario put's F.L.U.D.D. on his back and uses it's nozzle to fire a stream of water.
If held or used midair, F.L.U.D.D. fires a rocket that makes an explosion of water.
(Origin: Super Mario Sunshine)

Shield Special: Rocky Roll
Mario encases himself in rocks, creating a boulder and quickly rolls forward.
The boulder explodes on contact with any opponent or wall, but cannot be countered.
(Origin: Super Mario Galaxy 2)

Final Smash: Giga Cat Mario
Mario uses a Super Star to become invincible and dashes forward to attack. Any opponents hit by Mario are sent to Lake Lapcat.
After that he attacks the opponents with his hammer and finishes them off by becoming Giga Cat Mario and pouncing on them.

Alternate Costumes

Spoiler: Colors

Default
Fire Mario Colors
Ice Mario Colors
Rock Mario Colors
Superball Mario Colors
Luigi Colors
Wario Colors
Waluigi Colors
Classic Mario Colors (DK Arcade)
Gold Mario Colors

Spoiler: Outfits

64 Outfit (Default)
64 Outfit (Metal Mario)
Sunshine Outfit
Cosmic Clone Outfit
Tanooki Suit
Cat Suit
Builder Outfit
Crazy Cap Outfit
Samurai Armor
Wedding Outfit

Miscellaneous
Animations
Stage Entrance: Mario jumps out of Warp Pipe and onto the stage while saying "Let's-a Go!"
Idle #1: Mario stretches his arms upward.
Idle #2: Mario performs some mini squats.
Idle #3: Mario falls asleep and lies down on the floor as a bird lands on his nose.
Up Taunt: Mario turns his back to the camera and gives a thumbs up while smiling.
Side Taunt: Mario takes his cap off, twirls it on his finger, then puts it back on.
Down Taunt: Mario interacts with Cappy, Baby Luma or F.L.U.D.D.
Victory Pose #1: Mario slides down a Goal Pole, spins around, strikes a jump pose then goes inside a nearby castle.
Victory Pose #2: Mario spins around as a Power Star floats above his head, then poses with a peace sign.
Victory Pose #3: Mario, Cappy, Baby Luma and F.L.U.D.D. fly around then strike a pose.

Sound Effects
Crowd Cheer: "Jump (2x), Mario! Jump (2x), Let's-a Go! #1 Plumber? You should know. Iiiittt's MARIO!"
Victory Theme #1: "Course Clear" (Super Mario Bros.) (Remix)
Victory Theme #2: " You Got a Moon! (Main Quest)" (Remix)
Classic Mode Credits Theme: "Jump Up, Super Star!" (Remix)

SSB Roster Rework Project List: https://smashboards.com/threads/super-smash-bros-roster-rework-project.518388/

 

[Perkilator]

Here’s my idea, if anyone’s curious:

Intro: Mario jumps out of a pipe and proclaims “Let’s-a go!”

Stance/Idle 1: Mario hops from side to side, ready to go.
Idle 2: Mario adjusts his hat.
Idle 3: Mario moves his head from left to right and holds his fist in front of his face.

Notable Palette Swaps:

• Overalls
  1. Default overalls
  2. White overalls (Fire Mario)
  3. Blue overalls (Mario Bros. JP/EU box art)
  4. Black overalls (Flying Mario)
  5. Green overalls (Wrecking Crew JP box art)
  6. Brown overalls (SMB1 sprite)
  7. Purple and yellow overalls (Crazy Cap)
  8. Golf overalls
• Builder Mario
  1. Default Builder
  2. Green Builder (Builder Luigi)
  3. Brown Builder (Foreman Spike)
  4. Black Builder (Foreman sprite)
• Wedding Mario
  1. Default Wedding outfit
  2. Green Wedding outfit (Topper)
  3. Purple Wedding outfit (MC Ballyhoo)
  4. Black Wedding outfit (All-Stars Mario)

Walk: Mario does a light jog.
Dash: Mario dashes forward.
Damage: Mario loosely mimics his death animation from Super Mario Bros.
Jump: Mario does his famous jump, then jumps again while twirling in midair.
Crouch: Mario hold his cap while ducking.

Normal Attacks
Jab: Mario performs his 1-2-3 combo from Mario 64 (9%, small knockback)
Forward+A: Mario performs a middle kick (7%, small knockback)
Down+A: Mario performs a spinning low kick (7%, small knocback)
Up+A: Mario performs a spinning uppercut (5%, small knockback)

Aerial Attacks
Air+A: Mario performs a flying kick (8%, small knockback)
Air Forward+A: Meteor Knuckle; Mario performs an overhand punch (12% with a meteor effect, OK knockback)
Air Back + A: Mario performs a drop kick (10%, OK knockback)
Air Up+A: Mario performs a bicycle kick (7%, small knockback)
Air Down+A: Ground Pound; Mario briefly flips around, then falls to the ground with his rump (11%, OK knockback), burying any opponents on the ground.

Dash Attack: Slide Kick; Mario slides forward with his foot sticking out (8%, small knockback)
Edge Attack: Mario performs a drop kick while climbing back up (9%, OK knockback)
Get-Up Attack: Sweep Kick; Mario performs a modified version of the Sweep Kick before getting up (7%, small knockback)

Smash Attacks
Forward+A: Tanooki Tail; Mario spins around slapping the enemy with a Tanooki Tail (14%, OK knockback)
Up+A: Lead Headbutt; Mario performs an upward arcing headbutt (15%, OK knockback)
Down+A: Mario Tornado; Mario rapidly spins around while performing a clothesline (18%, OK knockback)

Grab Game
Grab: Mario throws Cappy to catch opponents; any opponent caught is instantly warped to Mario’s grasp.
Pummel: Mario headbutts the opponent (2%)
Forwards+Throw: Mario spins the opponent around once and throws them forward (8%, small knockback)
Down+Throw: Mario throws the opponent onto the ground (5%, small knockback)
Back+Throw: Airplane Swing; Mario grabs the opponent’s feet and spins three times while holding them by the legs before throwing them backward (11%, OK knockback)
Up+Throw: Mario heaves the opponent upward (7%, small knockback)

Special Moves
B : Fire Ball; Mario throws a fireball along the ground (6%, small knockback)
B + Forwards : Triple Jump; Mario performs a front flip and lands on his hands, after which he quickly springs from his hands, which can also be used to jump off of opponent (8% with a meteor effect, small knockback). Pressing B again after the second jump allows Mario to jump a third time for extra height.
B + Up : Super Jump Punch; Mario jumps into the air and produces a coin for each successful hit (11%, OK knockback). Sometimes, Cappy will appear during the attack.
B + Down : Spin; Mario creates a sparkly blue trail around himself, which can reflect projectiles (6%, small knockback)

Final Smash: Mario Finale; Mario rapidly throws fireballs from his hand (8%, OK knockback), which can be thrown in the direction tilted on the control stick. Press B to throw them even faster.

Gimmick: N/A

Taunts
Up: Mario grows in size, then shrinks back down. Mario shrinks immediately when you cancel the taunt.
Side: Mario gives a thumbs up.
Down: Mario spins around and falls on the floor.

Winposes
1: Mario’s animation from Mario 64 when he grabs a star.
2: Mario handstands and springs back up to touch a flagpole with his emblem on it.
3: Mario throws Cappy toward the camera. Cappy then comes back to Mario, who smiles.

Applause: Mario respectfully claps for the winner.
Icon: Super Mushroom
Boxing Ring Title: Mr. Video Game Himsef
Star K.O.: “Waaaaa…!“
Victory Music: What else?
Kirby Hat: Mario’s iconic cap

 

[Fletchking-Team Dream]

Here’s my idea, if anyone’s curious:

Intro: Mario jumps out of a pipe and proclaims “Let’s-a go!”

Stance/Idle 1: Mario hops from side to side, ready to go.
Idle 2: Mario adjusts his hat.
Idle 3: Mario moves his head from left to right and holds his fist in front of his face.

Notable Palette Swaps:

• Overalls
  1. Default overalls
  2. White overalls (Fire Mario)
  3. Blue overalls (Mario Bros. JP/EU box art)
  4. Black overalls (Flying Mario)
  5. Green overalls (Wrecking Crew JP box art)
  6. Brown overalls (SMB1 sprite)
  7. Purple and yellow overalls (Crazy Cap)
  8. Golf overalls
• Builder Mario
  1. Default Builder
  2. Green Builder (Builder Luigi)
  3. Brown Builder (Foreman Spike)
  4. Black Builder (Foreman sprite)
• Wedding Mario
  1. Default Wedding outfit
  2. Green Wedding outfit (Topper)
  3. Purple Wedding outfit (MC Ballyhoo)
  4. Black Wedding outfit (All-Stars Mario)

Walk: Mario does a light jog.
Dash: Mario dashes forward.
Damage: Mario loosely mimics his death animation from Super Mario Bros.
Jump: Mario does his famous jump, then jumps again while twirling in midair.
Crouch: Mario hold his cap while ducking.

Normal Attacks
Jab: Mario performs his 1-2-3 combo from Mario 64 (9%, small knockback)
Forward+A: Mario performs a middle kick (7%, small knockback)
Down+A: Mario performs a spinning low kick (7%, small knocback)
Up+A: Mario performs a spinning uppercut (5%, small knockback)

Aerial Attacks
Air+A: Mario performs a flying kick (8%, small knockback)
Air Forward+A: Meteor Knuckle; Mario performs an overhand punch (12% with a meteor effect, OK knockback)
Air Back + A: Mario performs a drop kick (10%, OK knockback)
Air Up+A: Mario performs a bicycle kick (7%, small knockback)
Air Down+A: Ground Pound; Mario briefly flips around, then falls to the ground with his rump (11%, OK knockback), burying any opponents on the ground.

Dash Attack: Slide Kick; Mario slides forward with his foot sticking out (8%, small knockback)
Edge Attack: Mario performs a drop kick while climbing back up (9%, OK knockback)
Get-Up Attack: Sweep Kick;

Smash Attacks
Forward+A: Tanooki Tail; Mario spins around slapping the enemy with a Tanooki Tail (14%, OK knockback)
Up+A: Lead Headbutt; Mario performs an upward arcing headbutt (15%, OK knockback)
Down+A: Mario Tornado; Mario rapidly spins around while performing a clothesline (18%, OK knockback)

Grab Game
Grab: Mario throws Cappy to catch opponents; any opponent caught is instantly warped to Mario’s grasp.
Pummel: Mario headbutts the opponent (2%)
Forwards+Throw: Mario spins the opponent around once and throws them forward (8%, small knockback)
Down+Throw: Mario throws the opponent onto the ground (5%, small knockback)
Back+Throw: Airplane Swing; Mario grabs the opponent’s feet and spins three times while holding them by the legs before throwing them backward (11%, OK knockback)
Up+Throw: Mario heaves the opponent upward (7%, small knockback)

Special Moves
B : Fire Ball; Mario throws a fireball along the ground (6%, small knockback)
B + Forwards : Triple Jump; Mario performs a front flip and lands on his hands, after which he quickly springs from his hands, which can also be used to jump off of opponent (8% with a meteor effect, small knockback). Pressing B again after the second jump allows Mario to jump a third time for extra height.
B + Up : Super Jump Punch; Mario jumps into the air and produces a coin for each successful hit (11%, OK knockback). Sometimes, Cappy will appear during the attack.
B + Down : Spin; Mario creates a sparkly blue trail around himself, which can reflect projectiles (6%, small knockback)

Final Smash: Mario Finale; Mario rapidly throws fireballs from his hand (8%, OK knockback). Press B to throw them even faster.

Gimmick: N/A

Taunts
Up: Mario grows in size, then shrinks back down. Mario shrinks immediately when you cancel the taunt.
Side: Mario gives a thumbs up.
Down:

Winposes
1: Mario’s animation from Mario 64 when he grabs a star.
2: Mario handstands and springs back up to touch a flagpole with his emblem on it.
3: Mario throws Cappy toward the camera. Cappy then comes back to Mario, who smiles.

Applause: Mario respectfully claps for the winner.
Icon: Super Mushroom
Boxing Ring Title: Mr. Video Game Himsef
Star K.O.: “Waaaaa…!“
Victory Music: What else?
Kirby Hat: Mario’s iconic cap

This is a more modernized version of his old moveset and i think it is a neat replacement. I wonder if you'll do this for every Fighter I rework. Also, you're missing the Down Taunt.

 

[Perkilator]

This is a more modernized version of his old moveset and i think it is a neat replacement. I wonder if you'll do this for every Fighter I rework. Also, you're missing the Down Taunt.

Only the fighters I feel can be modernized without alienating their established styles. Thanks for letting me know about the down taunt.

 

[Fletchking-Team Dream]

Only the fighters I feel can be modernized without alienating their established styles. Thanks for letting me know about the down taunt.

No Prob.

 

[True Blue Warrior]

Interesting ideas for a rework.

 

[KazuyaIsGod]

best idea for the aerial rework in my opinion