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[[Image:Shadow-Mario.jpg|frame|right|Shadow Mario painting graffiti on the ground.]]
{{about|the Shadow Mario from Super Mario Sunshine|the similar entity found in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' named "Shadow Mario" in Japanese|[[Cosmic Mario]]|the [[Final Smash]] involving Shadow Mario|[[Shadow Mario Paint]]}}
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{{character infobox
|image=[[File:Shadow Mario Artwork Super Mario Sunshine.png|240px]]<br>Shadow Mario in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' ([[List of games by date#2002|2002]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]])
}}
{{quote2|(Show that ball who's boss!)|Shadow Mario|''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''}} <small>(PAL release)</small>
'''Shadow Mario''' (also known as '''?''' in the ''Super Mario Sunshine'' instruction manual) is a {{wp|doppelgänger}} of [[Mario]] and serves as the main antagonist of ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. He is almost identical to Mario, with the primary difference being that his body is a translucent blue, appearing to have a liquid consistency. Other traits that are unique to Shadow Mario include glowing red eyes when he is angry and a long, red tongue that he occasionally sticks out at Mario while taunting him. Shadow Mario wields the [[Magic Paintbrush]], an invention designed by [[Professor E. Gadd]]. With the brush, Shadow Mario can magically create large quantities of [[goop]], which occasionally spawns lesser [[List of enemies|enemies]]. He used this power to vandalize all of [[Isle Delfino]] with varying amounts of [[goop|graffiti]], thereby making Mario the main suspect in the trial held thereafter. Later in the game, it is revealed that Shadow Mario is actually [[Bowser Jr.]], [[Bowser]]'s son, masquerading as a Mario look-alike in order to steal [[Princess Peach]] and ruin Mario's reputation. It is unknown how Shadow Mario originally acquired the Magic Paintbrush, though it is suggested that Professor E. Gadd gave it to him.<ref>Bowser Jr.'s quote from in-game, "''This...is my magic brush. When I draw with this, all my wishes come true! A strange old man in a white coat gave it to me...''"</ref> This is also supported in the [[Prima Games]] Guide for ''Super Mario Sunshine'', which claims that E. Gadd gave the Magic Paintbrush to Shadow Mario due to thinking that he was Mario.


'''Shadow Mario''' is an evil doppelganger of [[Mario]] and the main villain of ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. He has the same appearance of Mario, except that his body is blue (with water effects) and his eyes are red. He also has an unusually long, red tongue. Shadow Mario wields the [[Magic Paintbrush]], an invention created by [[Professor E. Gadd]]. Using the brush, Shadow Mario can created toxic goop and even some enemies. Ultimately, it is revealed that Shadow Mario was [[Bowser]]’s eighth [[Koopalings|child]], [[Bowser Jr.]], in disguise. Using the Magic Paintbrush, Bowser Jr. could make him self look like Mario. It is unknown how Bowser Jr. acquired the paintbrush.
==History==
===''Super Mario Sunshine''===
[[File:SMS Welcome Video Shadow Mario.png|thumb|left|Shadow Mario appearing in the [[Isle Delfino]] welcome video]]
In the opening introduction of ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Mario, [[Princess Peach]] and [[Toadsworth]] are seen traveling to the island resort of [[Isle Delfino]] via [[Toad Express|Peach's private airplane]]. During the welcome video, a silhouette resembling Mario appears in the background, first running to behind the [[Grand Pianta Statue]] followed by jumping out from behind it, now holding the Magic Paintbrush. Princess Peach is the only one to notice this, as Mario and Toadsworth are more preoccupied with their thoughts about the island.


At the beginning of ''Super Mario Sunshine'', Mario, [[Princess Peach]] and [[Toadsworth]] travel to the island resort of [[Isle Delfino]] to get some much needed R&R. However, when they arrive, they discover the island has been covered in toxic graffiti. Worse yet, Mario is arrested by the [[Pianta]] police. During his trial, Mario was found guilty of vandalizing the island, causing the [[Shine Sprites]] to lose their power. However, the real criminal was Shadow Mario. Since they looked so alike (at least to the Piantas), Mario was arrested instead of the doppelganger.
[[File:Shadowmarioposter.png|thumb|left|An eyewitness depiction of the vandal on a wanted poster, presented during the trial]]
Once the plane comes to a screeching stop and everyone gets off to look at the [[goop]] on the airway, Peach notices the Shadow Mario figure once again. She tries to get Mario and Toadsworth's attention, but Shadow Mario has already disappeared. Once Mario takes care of the goop with his newly obtained [[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]], he is thrown in jail and put on trial, being accused of Shadow Mario's crimes of vandalizing the island. A Pianta judge orders Mario not to leave the island until he cleans up all the goop. Once Mario cleans up [[Bianco Square]], the Grand Pianta Statue appears with Shadow Mario on top of it. He jumps from the statue, grabs Princess Peach, and runs off with her. Upon being sprayed enough times, Shadow Mario drops the princess, and then heads back to Bianco Square, opening up the way to [[Bianco Hills]].


After being found guilty, Mario is ordered to clean up the graffiti. Until he does so, he is forbidden to leave the island. Shortly after being released, Shadow Mario appears and kidnaps Princess Peach. Mario chases him, shooting water from [[FLUDD]], and rescues the Princess. However, Shadow Mario escapes before he can be caught. Eventually, when Mario is on another part of the island, Shadow Mario returns and kidnaps the princess a second time.
[[File:Shadow Mario Entrance.png|thumb|Shadow Mario's next appearance]]
Shadow Mario's next major role in the game is when he kidnaps Princess Peach again, taking her to [[Pinna Park]]. Once Mario catches up with him, Shadow Mario summons [[Mecha-Bowser]], the boss of the current mission. Upon being defeated, he reveals his true identity as Bowser Jr., then takes off in a balloon to [[Corona Mountain]] with Princess Peach.


Shadow Mario takes Peach to [[Pinna Park]]. When Mario hears that the princess has been kidnapped, he immediately heads to the amusement park. Once there, Shadow Mario enters the cockpit of the gigantic [[Mecha Bowser]], and begins to attack the plumber hero. After a long battle, Mario defeats the robotic creation. Then Shadow Mario opens the cockpit and reveals his true form, Bowser Jr. The young [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]] then reveals that his father, Bowser, told him that his mother was Peach and that she had been kidnapped by the “evil” Mario. Thus, Bowser Jr. decided to frame Mario to punish him and ultimately save his “mother”. That being said, Bowser Jr. activates his hot air balloon, and takes Princess Peach to [[Corona Mountain]], where his father awaits his arrival.
Shadow Mario appears in every seventh episode of every area and Mario must defeat him in order to collect the [[Shine Sprite]] he carries. Once all seven Shadow Mario episodes are completed, the entrance to Corona Mountain is opened, as well as [[Delfino Plaza]] becoming flooded. Shadow Mario appears in several other episodes as well, though with a minor role. Also, whenever Mario enters a secret level area for the first time, Shadow Mario appears and takes FLUDD away. FLUDD returns to Mario once the Shine Sprite at the end is collected. Shadow Mario also takes FLUDD away during the third episode of [[Pianta Village]], [[The Goopy Inferno]] and can be recovered near the end of the episode mission. If Mario waits 10 seconds after defeating Shadow Mario without talking to him, Shadow Mario transforms into a blue orb and teleport further away from Mario before restarting the chase.


Shadow Mario periodically returns to the island to cause trouble for the real Mario. In fact, Mario must battle Shadow Mario in every world of Isle Delfino, and fights him several times at [[Delfino Plaza]]. To defeat him, Mario must shoot water from [[FLUDD]] at an escaping Shadow Mario. Once defeated, Shadow Mario will give up a Shine Sprite, a [[Yoshi Egg]], or a [[FLUDD]] nozzle.
After [[The Wilted Sunflowers|episode 4 of Pinna Park]] is completed, Shadow Mario appears in Bianco Square carrying a [[Yoshi Egg]]. Defeating him unlocks [[Yoshi]] in several area episodes. Shadow Mario appears two more times afterward when enough Shine Sprites are collected. He carries a [[Turbo Nozzle]] the first time and a [[Rocket Nozzle]] the second time, and defeating him unlocks those nozzles for use in Delfino Plaza.


In the end, Bowser Jr. loses the Magic Paintbrush, preventing him from assuming his identity as Shadow Mario. However, the runner [[Il Piantissimo]] discovers the brush on the sands of Gelato Beach. It is unknown what Il Piantissimo does with the paintbrush, or if he even gets it. Bowser Jr. is shown with it in other sports games, however these are in power shots, in the games where he is actually a boss like [[New Super Mario Bros.]], he is never even shown with it.
As found within the game files, Shadow Mario shares the same animations as [[Mario]] and [[Il Piantissimo]], with some extra ones added to accommodate that the two (Piantissimo and Shadow Mario) are NPCs. He uses a cover version of the [[Underground Theme]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' during his appearances. A similar arrangement is used for [[Cosmic Mario]] in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and its [[Super Mario Galaxy 2|sequel]].


Shadow Mario is an unlockable character in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''. Interestingly enough, Bowser Jr. is also a playable character. It is unknown if this Shadow Mario is an alternate version of Bowser Jr. or if it is someone else in disguise. This Shadow Mario may even be Il Piantissimo.
Shadow Mario's role in the different levels and their episodes are as follows, and episodes that involve chasing down Shadow Mario are highlighted in '''bold''':


{{Mario Villains}}
<div class="contentbox mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"data-expandtext="Show level appearances"data-collapsetext="Hide level appearances">
*[[Bianco Hills]]
**[[Road to the Big Windmill]] (Episode 1): Shadow Mario briefly appears in the level overview, though he is never actually encountered.
**[[The Hillside Cave Secret]] (Episode 3): Shadow Mario arrives and takes [[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]] after [[Mario]] enters the Hillside Cave for the first time.
**[[The Secret of the Dirty Lake]] (Episode 6): Shadow Mario arrives and takes FLUDD after Mario enters the Cliff Spring Cave for the first time.
**'''[[Shadow Mario on the Loose]]''' (Episode 7): Mario must chase Shadow Mario around the Windmill Village to get the [[Shine Sprite]].
*[[Ricco Harbor]]
**[[The Secret of Ricco Tower]] (Episode 4): Shadow Mario arrives and takes FLUDD after Mario enters Ricco Tower for the first time.
**'''[[Shadow Mario Revisited]]''' (Episode 7): Mario must chase Shadow Mario over ships and steel girders to get the Shine Sprite.
*[[Gelato Beach]]
**[[Dune Bud Sand Castle Secret]] (Episode 1): Shadow Mario arrives and takes FLUDD after Mario enters the Sand Portal for the first time.
**'''[[It's Shadow Mario! After Him!]]''' (Episode 7): Mario has to chase Shadow Mario around the back area of Gelato Beach to get the Shine Sprite.
*[[Pinna Park]]
**[[Mecha-Bowser Appears!]] (Episode 1): Mario must chase Shadow Mario to a circular pool, where he attacks using [[Mecha-Bowser]]. After the battle he reveals his true identity, [[Bowser Jr.]]
**[[The Beach Cannon's Secret]] (Episode 2): Shadow Mario arrives and takes FLUDD after Mario enters the Beach Cannon for the first time.
**[[The Yoshi-Go-Round's Secret]] (Episode 6): Shadow Mario arrives and takes FLUDD after Mario rides the Yoshi-Go-Round for the first time.
**'''[[Shadow Mario in the Park]]''' (Episode 7): Mario must chase Shadow Mario throughout the park to get the Shine Sprite.
*[[Sirena Beach]]
**[[The Hotel Lobby's Secret]] (Episode 2): Shadow Mario arrives and takes FLUDD after Mario enters the golden [[Boo]] statue's mouth for the first time.
**[[The Secret of Casino Delfino]] (Episode 4): Shadow Mario arrives and takes FLUDD after Mario enters the secret [[Warp Pipe]] for the first time.
**'''[[Shadow Mario Checks In]]''' (Episode 7): Mario must chase Shadow Mario through the hotel while avoiding Boo imposters to get the Shine Sprite.
*[[Noki Bay]]
**[[The Shell's Secret]] (Episode 6): Shadow Mario arrives and takes FLUDD after Mario enters the shell for the first time.
**'''[[Hold It, Shadow Mario!]]''' (Episode 7): Mario must chase Shadow Mario around Noki Bay to get the Shine Sprite.
*[[Pianta Village]]
**[[The Goopy Inferno]] (Episode 3): Shadow Mario arrives and takes FLUDD before the level starts.
**[[Secret of the Village Underside]] (Episode 5): Shadow Mario arrives and takes FLUDD after Mario enters the flat, green mushroom for the first time.
**'''[[Shadow Mario Runs Wild]]''' (Episode 7): Mario must chase Shadow Mario around Pianta Village and avoid his [[Wind Spirit]]s to get the Shine Sprite.
</div>


[[Category: Characters]]
===''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''===
[[Category: Enemies]]
{{MGTT character infobox
[[Category: Unlockables]]
|image=[[File:ToadstoolTour Shadow Mario Mug.png]]
[[Category: Playable Characters]]
|drive=212 yards
|star_drive=275 yards
|trajectory=Fade
|height=Low
|impact=11
|star_impact=06
|control=07
|spin=07
}}
Shadow Mario makes his first playable appearance in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' as an unlockable character. In the game, his maximum hit is 275 yards, and causes the ball to curve to the right when hit. He also has a low shot, meaning lie has a greater impact on the ball. His shot is like that of [[Luigi]]'s, with power almost able to match [[Mario]]'s. He mostly uses edited voice clips of Mario from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', with a lower pitch and slight damping filter. In the PAL version of the game, he speaks during his taunts instead of substituting said dialogue for full stops. In order to unlock Shadow Mario, the player must complete all of the [[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour#Single-Player Game Modes|Ring Attack]] holes. Bowser Jr. also appears as a separate playable character.
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
The first time that Shadow Mario appears in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] is as a collectible [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. His likeness also appears on a wanted poster in the [[Delfino Plaza (stage)|Delfino Plaza]] stage. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', another collectible item of Shadow Mario appears, specifically a neutral, primary [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]], which can be summoned with a Vince, Eddy, and neutral-type core.
 
Shadow Mario's only physical role in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series is in Bowser Jr.'s [[Final Smash]], [[Shadow Mario Paint]], appearing in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', which sees him transform into Shadow Mario and use his [[Magic Paintbrush]] to paint a giant orange X of graffiti that covers the entire screen and damages any opponents that come into contact with it. As the Koopalings are Bowser Jr.'s alternate costumes, they are able to transform into Shadow Mario as well. In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', Shadow Mario is active for a shorter period of time.
 
===Other appearances===
Shadow Mario's name is shown on one of the scoreboards in ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]''.
 
==List of appearances==
{|class="wikitable sortable" width=100%
|-
!width=35%|Title
!width=35%|Description
!width=15%|Release Date
!width=15%|System
|-
|''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''
|Recurring enemy
|2002
|[[Nintendo GameCube]]
|-
|''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''
|Unlockable playable character
|2003
|Nintendo GameCube
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|Cameo as a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]]
|2008
|[[Wii]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
|Bowser Jr.'s [[Final Smash]]
|2014
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|Bowser Jr.'s Final Smash, [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]]
|2014
|[[Wii U]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|Bowser Jr.'s Final Smash, [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]]
|2018
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|-
|''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]''
|Recurring enemy (''Super Mario Sunshine'')
|2020
|Nintendo Switch
|}
 
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
[[File:Shadow Mario Sticker.png|thumb]]
*'''Sticker'''
**'''Name:''' Shadow Mario
**'''Artwork from:''' ''Super Mario Sunshine''
**'''Effect in [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]]:''' Flinch Resistance +70
 
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirit===
{|align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="text-align:center; border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial; font-size:85%;"
|-
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Name
!rowspan=2 class=unsortable width=10%|Image
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Game
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Type
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Class
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Effect
!rowspan=2 width=13%|How to obtain
!colspan=4 width=40%|Spirit battle
|-
!width=7%|Opponents
!class=unsortable width=19%|Battle conditions
!width=7%|Stage
!width=7%|Song
|-
!Shadow Mario
|[[File:Shadow Mario Artwork Super Mario Sunshine.png|x100px]]
|''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' Series
|Primary (3)
|Ace
|'''Neutral'''
|Summoned with a Vince, Eddy, and neutral-type core; Spirit Board
|[[Bowser Jr.]]
|align=left|'''Rule:''' Sudden [[Final Smash]]<br>'''Hazard:''' Sticky Floor
*The floor is sticky
*The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash after a little while
*The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly
|[[Delfino Plaza (stage)|Delfino Plaza]] (Ω)
|Delfino Plaza
|}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Shadow Mario and Peach SMS.png|Shadow Mario kidnaps [[Princess Peach]].
Shadow Mario wallpaper SMS.jpg|Wallpaper of Shadow Mario swinging his [[Magic Paintbrush]] in the air
SMS Shadow Mario Signature Artwork.png|Shadow Mario's signature M Graffiti
SMS Shadow Mario Signature.png|The M Graffiti in the opening sequence
SMS in-game Red M Signature.png|In-game M Graffiti signature from the opening sequence
Shadow Mario angry.jpg|A close-up of Shadow Mario in Pinna Park
Bowser Jr Artwork Super Mario Sunshine.png|[[Bowser Jr.]] wearing his "Mario mask" and holding his [[Magic Paintbrush]]
ShadowMario SuperMarioKun.jpg|''[[Super Mario-kun]]''
MGTT Shadow Mario Artwork.png|''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''
GCN on GBA Icon.png|''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]''
ShadowMarioSmash3DS.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
BowserJrFinalSmash-Smash4WiiU.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
SM3DAS Welcome Video Shadow Mario.jpg|''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]''
Shadow Mario on the water towerHD.jpg|''Super Mario 3D All-Stars''
</gallery>
 
==Media==
{{media table
|file1=Shadow Mario Super Mario Sunshine.oga
|title1=Shadow Mario
|description1=Music from the Shadow Mario levels
|length1=0:30
}}
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ニセマリオ
|JapR=Nise Mario
|JapM=Fake Mario; similar to [[Mario Clone]]
|ChiS=冒牌马力欧
|ChiSR=Màopái Mǎlìōu
|ChiSM=Fake Mario
|ChiT=冒牌瑪利歐<ref>[https://www.smashbros.com/TC/blog/index.html?pageCount=4&category=cat07_memories Chinese Super Smash Blog]. Retrieved January 15, 2020.</ref>
|ChiTR=Màopái Mǎlìōu
|ChiTM=Fake Mario
|Dut=Schaduw-Mario
|DutM=Shadow Mario
|Fre=Antimario
|FreM=From the prefix "anti-" (opposite to) and Mario
|Ger=Mario Morgana
|GerM=Mario Morgana; Derived from [[wikipedia:Fata Morgana (mirage)|Fata Morgana]], a mirage involving water. Fits into the other names of Italian origin in the game.
|Ita=Mario Ombra
|ItaM=Shadow Mario
|Kor=가짜마리오<ref>[https://www.smashbros.com/ko_KR/blog/index.html?pageCount=19 Korean Super Smash Blog]. Retrieved December 26, 2022.</ref>
|KorR=Gajja Mario
|KorM=Fake Mario
|Por=Mario Sombra
|PorM=Shadow Mario
|Rus=Марио-тень
|RusR=Mario-Ten'
|RusM=Shadow Mario
|Spa=Mario Oscuro
|SpaM=Dark Mario
}}
 
==Trivia==
*Prior to Shadow Mario's debut, Metal Mario had an alternate color scheme where he can be selected into blue in ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' for [[Nintendo 64]].
 
==References==
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{{MGTT}}
[[de:Mario Morgana]]
[[it:Mario Ombra]]
[[Category:Mario lookalikes]]
[[Category:Playable characters]]
[[Category:Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour characters]]
[[Category:Super Mario Sunshine bosses]]
[[Category:Super Mario Sunshine characters]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Brawl stickers]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirits]]

Latest revision as of 09:29, April 17, 2024

This article is about the Shadow Mario from Super Mario Sunshine. For the similar entity found in Super Mario Galaxy named "Shadow Mario" in Japanese, see Cosmic Mario. For the Final Smash involving Shadow Mario, see Shadow Mario Paint.
"?" redirects here. For information about the block, see ? Block. For other subjects with question marks as their names, see ???.
Shadow Mario
Shadow Mario with the Magic Paintbrush from Super Mario Sunshine
Shadow Mario in Super Mario Sunshine
First appearance Super Mario Sunshine (2002)
Latest appearance Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020)
“(Show that ball who's boss!)”
—Shadow Mario, Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour (PAL release)

Shadow Mario (also known as ? in the Super Mario Sunshine instruction manual) is a doppelgänger of Mario and serves as the main antagonist of Super Mario Sunshine. He is almost identical to Mario, with the primary difference being that his body is a translucent blue, appearing to have a liquid consistency. Other traits that are unique to Shadow Mario include glowing red eyes when he is angry and a long, red tongue that he occasionally sticks out at Mario while taunting him. Shadow Mario wields the Magic Paintbrush, an invention designed by Professor E. Gadd. With the brush, Shadow Mario can magically create large quantities of goop, which occasionally spawns lesser enemies. He used this power to vandalize all of Isle Delfino with varying amounts of graffiti, thereby making Mario the main suspect in the trial held thereafter. Later in the game, it is revealed that Shadow Mario is actually Bowser Jr., Bowser's son, masquerading as a Mario look-alike in order to steal Princess Peach and ruin Mario's reputation. It is unknown how Shadow Mario originally acquired the Magic Paintbrush, though it is suggested that Professor E. Gadd gave it to him.[1] This is also supported in the Prima Games Guide for Super Mario Sunshine, which claims that E. Gadd gave the Magic Paintbrush to Shadow Mario due to thinking that he was Mario.

History[edit]

Super Mario Sunshine[edit]

Shadow Mario appearing in the Isle Delfino welcome video

In the opening introduction of Super Mario Sunshine, Mario, Princess Peach and Toadsworth are seen traveling to the island resort of Isle Delfino via Peach's private airplane. During the welcome video, a silhouette resembling Mario appears in the background, first running to behind the Grand Pianta Statue followed by jumping out from behind it, now holding the Magic Paintbrush. Princess Peach is the only one to notice this, as Mario and Toadsworth are more preoccupied with their thoughts about the island.

An eyewitness depiction of the vandal on a wanted poster, presented during the trial

Once the plane comes to a screeching stop and everyone gets off to look at the goop on the airway, Peach notices the Shadow Mario figure once again. She tries to get Mario and Toadsworth's attention, but Shadow Mario has already disappeared. Once Mario takes care of the goop with his newly obtained FLUDD, he is thrown in jail and put on trial, being accused of Shadow Mario's crimes of vandalizing the island. A Pianta judge orders Mario not to leave the island until he cleans up all the goop. Once Mario cleans up Bianco Square, the Grand Pianta Statue appears with Shadow Mario on top of it. He jumps from the statue, grabs Princess Peach, and runs off with her. Upon being sprayed enough times, Shadow Mario drops the princess, and then heads back to Bianco Square, opening up the way to Bianco Hills.

Shadow Mario's next appearance

Shadow Mario's next major role in the game is when he kidnaps Princess Peach again, taking her to Pinna Park. Once Mario catches up with him, Shadow Mario summons Mecha-Bowser, the boss of the current mission. Upon being defeated, he reveals his true identity as Bowser Jr., then takes off in a balloon to Corona Mountain with Princess Peach.

Shadow Mario appears in every seventh episode of every area and Mario must defeat him in order to collect the Shine Sprite he carries. Once all seven Shadow Mario episodes are completed, the entrance to Corona Mountain is opened, as well as Delfino Plaza becoming flooded. Shadow Mario appears in several other episodes as well, though with a minor role. Also, whenever Mario enters a secret level area for the first time, Shadow Mario appears and takes FLUDD away. FLUDD returns to Mario once the Shine Sprite at the end is collected. Shadow Mario also takes FLUDD away during the third episode of Pianta Village, The Goopy Inferno and can be recovered near the end of the episode mission. If Mario waits 10 seconds after defeating Shadow Mario without talking to him, Shadow Mario transforms into a blue orb and teleport further away from Mario before restarting the chase.

After episode 4 of Pinna Park is completed, Shadow Mario appears in Bianco Square carrying a Yoshi Egg. Defeating him unlocks Yoshi in several area episodes. Shadow Mario appears two more times afterward when enough Shine Sprites are collected. He carries a Turbo Nozzle the first time and a Rocket Nozzle the second time, and defeating him unlocks those nozzles for use in Delfino Plaza.

As found within the game files, Shadow Mario shares the same animations as Mario and Il Piantissimo, with some extra ones added to accommodate that the two (Piantissimo and Shadow Mario) are NPCs. He uses a cover version of the Underground Theme from Super Mario Bros. during his appearances. A similar arrangement is used for Cosmic Mario in Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel.

Shadow Mario's role in the different levels and their episodes are as follows, and episodes that involve chasing down Shadow Mario are highlighted in bold:

Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour[edit]

Toadstool Tour character
Shadow Mario
Shadow Mario from Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour.
Drive 212 yards
Star Drive 275 yards
Trajectory Fade
Height Low
Impact 11
Star Impact 06
Control 07
Spin 07

Shadow Mario makes his first playable appearance in Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour as an unlockable character. In the game, his maximum hit is 275 yards, and causes the ball to curve to the right when hit. He also has a low shot, meaning lie has a greater impact on the ball. His shot is like that of Luigi's, with power almost able to match Mario's. He mostly uses edited voice clips of Mario from Super Mario 64, with a lower pitch and slight damping filter. In the PAL version of the game, he speaks during his taunts instead of substituting said dialogue for full stops. In order to unlock Shadow Mario, the player must complete all of the Ring Attack holes. Bowser Jr. also appears as a separate playable character.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

The first time that Shadow Mario appears in the Super Smash Bros. series is as a collectible sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. His likeness also appears on a wanted poster in the Delfino Plaza stage. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, another collectible item of Shadow Mario appears, specifically a neutral, primary spirit, which can be summoned with a Vince, Eddy, and neutral-type core.

Shadow Mario's only physical role in the Super Smash Bros. series is in Bowser Jr.'s Final Smash, Shadow Mario Paint, appearing in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which sees him transform into Shadow Mario and use his Magic Paintbrush to paint a giant orange X of graffiti that covers the entire screen and damages any opponents that come into contact with it. As the Koopalings are Bowser Jr.'s alternate costumes, they are able to transform into Shadow Mario as well. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Shadow Mario is active for a shorter period of time.

Other appearances[edit]

Shadow Mario's name is shown on one of the scoreboards in Mario Golf: Advance Tour.

List of appearances[edit]

Title Description Release Date System
Super Mario Sunshine Recurring enemy 2002 Nintendo GameCube
Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour Unlockable playable character 2003 Nintendo GameCube
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Cameo as a sticker 2008 Wii
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Bowser Jr.'s Final Smash 2014 Nintendo 3DS
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Bowser Jr.'s Final Smash, trophy 2014 Wii U
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Bowser Jr.'s Final Smash, spirit 2018 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario 3D All-Stars Recurring enemy (Super Mario Sunshine) 2020 Nintendo Switch

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

A Sticker of Shadow Mario in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
  • Sticker
    • Name: Shadow Mario
    • Artwork from: Super Mario Sunshine
    • Effect in The Subspace Emissary: Flinch Resistance +70

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit[edit]

Name Image Game Type Class Effect How to obtain Spirit battle
Opponents Battle conditions Stage Song
Shadow Mario Shadow Mario with the Magic Paintbrush from Super Mario Sunshine Super Mario Series Primary (3) Ace Neutral Summoned with a Vince, Eddy, and neutral-type core; Spirit Board Bowser Jr. Rule: Sudden Final Smash
Hazard: Sticky Floor
  • The floor is sticky
  • The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash after a little while
  • The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly
 Delfino Plaza (Ω) Delfino Plaza

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Media[edit]

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Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ニセマリオ
Nise Mario
 Fake Mario; similar to Mario Clone

Chinese (simplified) 冒牌马力欧
Màopái Mǎlìōu
 Fake Mario

Chinese (traditional) 冒牌瑪利歐[2]
Màopái Mǎlìōu
 Fake Mario

Dutch Schaduw-Mario
 Shadow Mario
French Antimario
 From the prefix "anti-" (opposite to) and Mario
German Mario Morgana
 Mario Morgana; Derived from Fata Morgana, a mirage involving water. Fits into the other names of Italian origin in the game.
Italian Mario Ombra
 Shadow Mario
Korean 가짜마리오[3]
Gajja Mario
 Fake Mario

Portuguese Mario Sombra
 Shadow Mario
Russian Марио-тень
Mario-Ten'
 Shadow Mario

Spanish Mario Oscuro
 Dark Mario

Trivia[edit]

  • Prior to Shadow Mario's debut, Metal Mario had an alternate color scheme where he can be selected into blue in Mario Golf for Nintendo 64.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Bowser Jr.'s quote from in-game, "This...is my magic brush. When I draw with this, all my wishes come true! A strange old man in a white coat gave it to me..."
  2. ^ Chinese Super Smash Blog. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
  3. ^ Korean Super Smash Blog. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
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Super Mario Sunshine
Playable characters Mario
Rideable characters Yoshi • Blooper Racer
Non-playable characters FLUDD • Princess Peach • Toadsworth • Toads • Piantas (Big Daddy of Blooper-surfing • Cannon Pianta • Captain • Chucksters • Crate guy • Doot-Doot Sisters • Duck-ring riders • Hotel manager • Isle Delfino Police • Mayor • Mushroom dealer Pianta • Pianta judge • Pianta prosecutor • Sunglasses vendor) • Raccoons • Nokis (Buckies • Noki elder • Noki grandson • Park director) • Sand Bird • Il Piantissimo • Great Sunflower • Sunflower Kids
Enemies Bee • Block Boo • Blooper • Bob-omb • Boo • Bullet Bill • Bullet Bill (Gold) • Cataquack • Chain Chomp • Chain Chomplet • Cheep-Cheep • Coo Coo • Electro-Koopa King • Electrokoopa (Blue) • Electrokoopa (Red) • Glorpedo • Jumping Blooper • Klamber • Lava Cheep Cheep • Piranha Plant • Piranhabon • Poink • Pokey • Pondskater • Sanbo Head • Seedy Pod • Sleepy Boo • Smolderin' Stu • Snooza Koopa • Strollin' Stu • Swipin' Stu • Swoopin' Stu • Wind Spirit • Winged Strollin' Stu • Wire Trap
Obstacles Bramble • Burner • Burning goop • Cheep Cheep (bird) • Electric goop • Goop • Hot water • Magma • Orange Juice Generator • Poison • Puncher • Slimy water • Spike Trap
Bosses Gatekeeper • Shadow Mario • Petey Piranha • Gooper Blooper • Plungelo • Wiggler • Mecha-Bowser • Monty Mole • Manta • King Boo • Eely-Mouth • Bowser • Bowser Jr.
Items 1-Up Mushroom • Banana • Blue coin • Bomb • Coconut • Coin • Durian • Hover Nozzle • Mario's cap • Papaya • Pepper • Pineapple • Red coin • Rocket Nozzle • Shine Sprite • Springboard • Turbo Nozzle • Water Barrel • Water Bottle • Water rocket • Yoshi's Egg
Objects Arrow sign • Big Windmill • Birds • Brick Block • Butterflies • Cannon • Cloud • Coin Fish • Crate • Dune Bud • Flagpole • Flipping platform • Flower • Fluff • Graffiti • Hook • Ice block • Jar • Jellyfish • Jump Mushroom • Leaf boat • Manhole cover • Metal screen • Mudboat • Multicolored block • Mushroom • Nail • Nozzle box • Orange block • Pipe • Pole • Portrait • Puzzle • Revolving Gate • Rope • Sand block • Scale • Shine Painting • Seagull • Slots • Spotted block • Stone slab • Swing • Trampoline • Tree • Turbo-bashable doors • Wall painting • Watermelon • Watermelon block • White box • Yoshi Platform • Yoshi-Go-Round
Locations Main courses Bianco Hills • Ricco Harbor • Gelato Beach (Sand Cabana • Shine Tower • Surf Cabana) • Pinna Park • Sirena Beach (Hotel Delfino • Casino Delfino) • Noki Bay • Pianta Village • Corona Mountain
Secret courses Lily Pad Ride • Pachinko Game • Red Coin Field • Super Slide • Turbo Track
Other Isle Delfino • Delfino Plaza • Bianco Square • Boathouse • Shine Gate • Delfino Airstrip
Moves Backward Somersault • Dash • Dive • Double Jump • Flutter Jump • Ground Pound • Jump • Side Somersault • Spin Jump • Super Whirl Jump • Swallow • Swim • Triple Jump • Wall Jump
Gameplay elements Completion • Delfino Emergency Broadcast System • Episodes • Gadd Science, Incorporated • Guide Book • Life meter • Magic Paintbrush
Music compositions "Isle Delfino" • "Ricco Harbor" • "Secret Course"
Further info Gallery • Glitches • Media • Original soundtrack • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff
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Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
Characters Default Mario • Luigi • Princess Peach • Princess Daisy • Yoshi • Koopa Troopa • Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Wario • Waluigi • Birdo • Bowser
Unlockable Bowser Jr. • Boo • Shadow Mario • Petey Piranha
Transfer Neil • Ella
Courses Lakitu Valley • Cheep Cheep Falls • Shifting Sands • Blooper Bay • Peach's Castle Grounds • Bowser Badlands • Congo Canopy
Miscellaneous Best Badge • Gallery • List of golfing terms • Staff
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