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Shadow Mario

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This article is about the character introduced in Super Mario Sunshine. For other uses, see Shadow Mario (disambiguation).
Shadow Mario
Shadow Mario with the magic brush from Super Mario Sunshine
Artwork from Super Mario Sunshine
First appearance Super Mario Sunshine (2002)
Latest appearance Minecraft (Nintendo Switch 2, cameo) (2026)
“(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 brush, 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 brush, though it is suggested by Bowser Jr. that Professor E. Gadd gave it to him.[1] This is also supported in the Prima Games Guide for Super Mario Sunshine, which states that E. Gadd "let it fall into the wrong hands".[2]

History

Super Mario Sunshine

Super Mario Sunshine intro cutscene screenshot
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 brush. Princess Peach is the only one to notice this, as Mario and Toadsworth are more preoccupied with their thoughts about the island.

Shadow Mario wanted poster from Super Mario Sunshine
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.

Screenshot of Shadow Mario from Super Mario Sunshine
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 an arrangement of "Underground BGM" 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:

  • 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 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 Spirits to get the Shine Sprite.

Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour

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 and only 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

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 brush 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.

Although Shadow Mario does not appear in Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, in the opening cutscene of the Bowser's Fury campaign, his signature M Graffiti can be seen on the ground before opening up into a portal that transports Mario to Lake Lapcat.

Profiles and statistics

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Sticker
Shadow Mario
A Sticker of Shadow Mario in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Artwork from: Super Mario Sunshine
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: Flinch Resistance +70
Usable by: Anyone

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Spirit
#70 Shadow Mario
Shadow Mario with the magic brush from Super Mario Sunshine Series/game Super Mario Series
Type Primary
Slots 3
Class Ace
Strength / effect(s) Neutral
How to obtain Summoned with a Vince, Eddy, and neutral-type core; Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Bowser Jr.
Conditions

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
Stage Delfino Plaza (Ω)
Song Delfino Plaza

Gallery

  • Shadow Mario kidnaps Princess Peach
    Shadow Mario kidnaps Princess Peach
  • Wallpaper of Shadow Mario swinging his magic brush in the air
    Wallpaper of Shadow Mario swinging his magic brush in the air
  • Super Mario Sunshine
    Super Mario Sunshine
  • Shadow Mario's signature M Graffiti
    Shadow Mario's signature M Graffiti
  • The M Graffiti in the opening sequence
    The M Graffiti in the opening sequence
  • In-game M Graffiti signature from the opening sequence
    In-game M Graffiti signature from the opening sequence
  • A close-up of Shadow Mario in Pinna Park
    A close-up of Shadow Mario in Pinna Park
  • Shadow Mario taking away F.L.U.D.D.
    Shadow Mario taking away F.L.U.D.D.
  • Bowser Jr. wearing his "Mario mask" and holding his magic brush
    Bowser Jr. wearing his "Mario mask" and holding his magic brush
  • Super Mario-kun
    Super Mario-kun
  • Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
    Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
  • Mario Golf: Advance Tour
    Mario Golf: Advance Tour
  • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
    Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
  • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
    Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
  • Super Mario 3D All-Stars
    Super Mario 3D All-Stars
  • Super Mario 3D All-Stars
    Super Mario 3D All-Stars
  • Nintendo Music playlist cover
    Nintendo Music playlist cover

Multimedia

Icon of an audio speaker. Shadow Mario - Music from the Shadow Mario levels
File info
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List of appearances

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 Cameo in Final Smash 2014 Nintendo 3DS
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Cameo in Final Smash and as a trophy 2014 Wii U
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cameo in Final Smash and as a spirit 2018 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario 3D All-Stars Recurring enemy 2020 Nintendo Switch

Names in other languages

LanguageNameMeaningNote(s)Ref.
Japaneseニセマリオ
Nise Mario
Fake Mario[3][4][5]
Chinese (Simplified)冒牌马力欧
Màopái Mǎlì'ōu (Mandarin)
Mouhpáai Máhleih'āu (Cantonese)
Fake Mario[5]
Chinese (Traditional)冒牌瑪利歐
Màopái Mǎlì'ōu (Mandarin)
Mouhpáai Máhleih'āu (Cantonese)
[6][5]
DutchSchaduw-MarioShadow Mario[5]
FrenchAntimario-[7][4][5]
GermanMario MorganaPlay on "Fata Morgana"[7][4][5]
ItalianMario OmbraShadow Mario[7][4][5]
Korean가짜마리오
Gajja Mario
Fake Mario[8][5]
PortugueseMario SombraShadow Mario[9]
RussianМарио-тень
Mario-ten'
Shadow Mario[5]
Spanish (Latin America)Mario oscuroDark Mario[5]
Spanish (Europe)Mario Oscuro[7][4][9]

Notes

  • 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

  1. ^ "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..." – Bowser Jr. Super Mario Sunshine.
  2. ^ "He's also responsible for the magic Paintbrush—that scatterbrain let it fall into the wrong hands!" – Hodgson, David S. J., Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton (2002). Super Mario Sunshine: Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Roseville: Prima Games. ISBN 0-7615-3961-1. Page 16.
  3. ^ Takashi, Watanabe, Noriko Oketani, Geesen Ueno, Mitsuharu Orihara, Tatsuhiko Mizutani, and Yasushi Nakahara, editors (2002). 『スーパーマリオサンシャイン 任天堂公式ガイドブック』. Tokyo: Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 4-09-106064-1. Page 21. Retrieved from Imgur.
  4. ^ a b c d e In-game name from Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Spirit inventory (7 Dec. 2018). Super Smash Bros. Ultimate by Nintendo, Sora Ltd., and BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc (Ver. 13.0.3). Nintendo.
  6. ^ 大亂鬥部落格 | 任天堂明星大亂鬥 特別版 | 任天堂. Super Smash Blog (Traditional Chinese). Retrieved January 15, 2020.
  7. ^ a b c d In-game name of "Shadow Mario on the Loose" from Super Mario Sunshine.
  8. ^ 슈퍼 스매시 블로그 | 슈퍼 스매시브라더스 얼티밋 | 닌텐도. Super Smash Blog (Korean). Retrieved December 26, 2022.
  9. ^ a b Trophy list (2014). Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS by Sora Ltd. and Bandai Namco Games. Nintendo.
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