Mario (SSBKai)

Mario (Japanese: マリオ Mario) is the main protagonist and namesake of the Super Mario series, and the flagship character of Nintendo. Mario is the most well-known video game character in the world, and has appeared in over 200 video games of different genres. Mario is a veteran to the Super Smash Bros. series, and has appeared in all games prior to his appearance in Super Smash Bros. Kai. Mario is primarily seen as the mascot of the Super Smash Bros. series, which reflects his position in Nintendo as well. This is confirmed to be a 'Maybe' as all franchises represent everything that made the Super Smash Bros. series. Most of his moveset comes from Super Smash Bros. Strife, with his biggest change being the down special.

Moveset

Moveset			Description
Down Smash			The Sweep Kick from Super Mario 64, Mario does a breakdance kick that hits both sides. Mario's fastest smash attack, coming out as fast as all his tilts, and both hits semi-spike opponents, though the frontal hit is rather weak. Front hit KOs at 162% and up, whereas the back hit KOs at 133% and up, both from the middle of Final Destination.
Neutral Special Move	Fireball		Mario fires a small ball of fire that bounces along the ground six times before extinguishing.
	Custom Variants	Fire Orb	A large ball of fire is fired forward that travels really slowly but can deal damage multiple times.
		Double Fireball	The fireball will split in two, with one travelling slower than the other one. Both fireballs deal half the amount of damage as normal.
Side Special Move	Cape		Mario whips his cape, which can reflect projectiles back at opponents.
	Custom Variants	Shocking Cape	The cape can no longer reflect projectiles, but deals electric damage to those around it.
		Sail Cape	The cape can not reflect projectiles and deals no damage to those hit, but pushes Mario forward when used in the air.
Up Special Move	Super Jump Punch		Mario jumps upwards with his fist above his head. Opponents emit coins when hit.
	Custom Variants	Explosive Punch	Mario's fist explodes at the peak of his jump, but he travels a shorter distance upwards.
		Super Bounce	Mario travels a shorter distance at first, but after coming in contact with an opponent he will bounce double the height of the first. Despite this, he deals no damage with either jump.
Down Special Move	Mario Tornado		Does a spinning tornado attack that deals multiple hits, culminating with a final blow that launches the trapped opponent. Tapping the special button will cause Mario to raise in the air while spinning.
	Custom Variants	Mario Drill	Does a spinning drill attack that deals multiple hits, ending with an explosion on the final blow. Tapping the special button will cause Mario to spin faster.
		Star Spinner	Does a spinning tornado attack that deals no damage, until the final blow where eight coloured Lumas spread out. Tapping the special button will cause Mario to raise in the air while spinning.
Final Smash	Mario Finale		Mario fires two large fireballs that spin around each other as they rush across the stage horizontally.