Metal Mario (form)

Metal Mario is the result of Mario gaining a metal cap. They may look the same, and have the same name, but Metal Mario is an individual character.
==Description==
During this form, Mario can cross fiery surfaces (i.e. lava) without getting burned, however he sinks underwater and can't jump as high (due to him being heavier) and falls at a faster pace. However, he is immune to all attacks, making him invincible.
==In ==
===Super Mario 64===
Metal Mario appeared as one of the three different 'forms' which he gains from special caps. It can be found in the green "!" blocks and the player must go through the secret area in Hazy Maze Cave and activate the Green Switch to solidify them. This form turns Mario metallic, and it makes Mario heavier to give him the benefit of walking underwater while brushing off the jet streams and not worry about drowning or suffocating in the toxic maze in Hazy Maze Cave, as long as the cap is in effect. When an enemy hits Mario, he will only be stunned but will not take damage. A few drawbacks are that Mario falls faster and he won't be able to swim normally. 
===Super Mario 64 DS===
Wario can transform into Metal Wario through the use of a Power Flower. It has the same effect as in the original game. 
=== Super Mario Bros. Wonder ===
Metal Mario appears only as a Wonder Effect and is found exclusively in the Castle Bowser level High-Voltage Gauntlet. Unlike its previous versions, this Metal Mario form allows the player to become impervious to electrical hazards while drawing in nearby coins. Also, players who touch any electrical hazards are able to light up dark areas for better vision. However, the player can’t run fast, and their jump height is decreased, making them heavy.
==In Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)==
Metal Mario can be unlocked after obtaining 108 Birdie Badges in Tournament mode. 
==In Mario Tennis Open==
As a playable character, unlockable with QR code. He's the only QR downloadable character that's not a Yoshi.
==Crossover appearances==
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====Super Smash Bros.====
Metal Mario marked his debut as his own character in Super Smash Bros. as the mid-boss before battling Master Hand. He even has his own stage which is exclusive to Classic mode much like he is. He is susceptible to much more damage than the power-up Mario obtains in Super Mario 64.
After hitting him enough until gaining a percentage of 180 or more, he is able to be knocked down and is also considered the heaviest fighter in the game.
====Super Smash Bros. Melee====
Metal Mario returns in Super Smash Bros. Melee as the same from last time and occasionally with Metal Luigi if Luigi has been unlocked.
Some Metal Boxes can be found in this brawl which allows the player to have the same characteristics the Metal Bros. have. The two are fought on the Battlefield stage.
====Super Smash Bros. Brawl====
The Metal Mario transformation happens to Mario when getting a Metal Box item. This is the first time he does not appear as a character in Classic Mode.
====Super Smash Bros. Ultimate====
Metal Mario appears as a primary spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Metal Mario's spirit can be obtained by battling on the Spirit Board. It is also purchasable from the Vault Shop for 6000G. His spirit periodically appears in the Hard 'n' Heavy Metal Spirit Board event.
==Trivia==
*Due to Mario's shiny appearance while using a metal box, this powerup is commonly mistaken for Shadow Mario from Super Mario Sunshine.
*Metal Mario is similar to Rock Mario (Super Mario Galaxy 2) because both power ups allow Mario to wear an absurdly tough suit (Steel and Rock, respectively).
*This power-up is used by Wario who is known as Metal Wario.
*If one would look closely on Metal Mario's Melee trophy, one can see a reflection of the Yoshi's Island (Melee) stage, mostly on his nose.
*Unlike Metal Mario’s other appearances where he is a metallic silver colour, the version in Super Mario Bros. Wonder is fully coloured, just with a metallic effect on the materials.
==Gallery==
File:Metal Mario.png|Metal Mario in Hazy Maze Cave in Super Mario 64.
== References ==
ja:メタルマリオ
fr:Mario de métal
es:Mario de Metal
de:Titan-Verwandlung
it:Mario Metallo (trasformazione)
pl:Metal Mario
nl:Metal Mario
Category:Powered-Up Mario
Category:Transformations
Category:Power-ups in Super Mario 64