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#REDIRECT [[List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U#Little Mac]]
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|image=[[File:LittleMacSSB4.png|250px]]
[[Category:Martial artists]]
|full_name=Little Mac
[[Category:Assist Trophy characters]]
|first_appearance=''[[wikipedia:Punch-Out!! (arcade game)|Punch-Out!!]]'' (1984)
|species=[[Human]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]])
}}
'''Little Mac''' is a [[human]] boxer and the protagonist of the [[wikipedia:Punch-Out!!|''Punch-Out!!'' series]]. Interested in becoming a boxing world champion, Little Mac, under the guidance of [[Doc Louis]], goes to [[New York]] joins the World Video Boxing Association (WVBA), eventually making it to the top and beating Mike Tyson/Mr. Dream for the title. Little Mac has had various crossover encounters with [[Mario]] and other characters from the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]].
 
==History==
===''Punch-Out!!'' series===
====''Punch-Out!!'' (Wii)====
[[File:DK_Punchout.png|thumb|Little Mac fighting Donkey Kong in the Wii version of ''Punch-Out!!''.]]
In ''[[Punch Out!! (Wii)|Punch-Out!!]]'' for the [[Wii]], Mac loses his title after fighting against King Hippo. After fifteen years of training with Doc Louis, he re-enters the WVBA to claim the title of champion again. After fighting through all of his opponents several times, Mac gets tired of the fame and decides to go out in a blaze of glory (dubbed "Mac's Last Stand"), fighting all of his opponents in rapid succession while losing three times means that he retires. Eventually, he loses and gives up his belt.
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===''WarioWare'' series===
====''WarioWare: Smooth Moves''====
[[File:POWario.jpg|thumb|Little Mac standing triumphantly while Mario counts out his opponent in ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves''.]]
''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'' features a [[microgame]] called "[[Punch-Out!! (WarioWare: Smooth Moves)|Punch-Out!!]]" based on the game of the same name. In it, Mac knocks out his opponent (who changes depending on the difficulty), and the player, as Mario, has to count down the KO. Mac cheers if the count reaches ten in time.
 
====''WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase''====
[[File:DIYShowcasePunchOut.png|thumb|left|Little Mac dodging his opponent's attacks in ''WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase''.]]
In the microgame [[Punch-Out!! (WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase)|Punch-Out!!]] in ''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase]]'', Mac, controlled by the player, has to dodge his opponent's attacks. If all of the attacks are dodged, Mac knocks him out, while getting hit results in Mac getting knocked out.
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
[[File:Little Mac.jpg|thumb|left|Little Mac attacking [[Ike]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
Little Mac appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as an [[Assist Trophy]]. Once he appears, he punches the enemies in rapid succession while moving quickly around the stage. After a while, he delivers one final blow that launches enemies far before disappearing. He is invulnerable, though he can still disappear by falling off the stage.
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====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''====
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|emblem=PunchOutSymbol.png
|games=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' (upcoming)
|standard=Straight Lunge
|side=Jolt Haymaker
|up=Rising Uppercut
|down=Slip Counter
|final=Giga Mac
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{{LLQuote|Little Mac Punches In!|Introduction|"Champion of the Ring" Trailer}}
 
Little Mac was confirmed as a new playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' on February 13, 2014<ref name="Mac Trailer">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmtrmAvL5aw]</ref>, the day of the Japanese release of ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' (to reference his relationship with Donkey Kong){{refneeded}}. Little Mac uniquely has a Power Meter that, when charged up, changes his neutral special attack to a one-hit KO uppercut.<ref>[https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAAYUKlKBIZ0uQ]</ref> His [[Final Smash]] is Giga Mac, a form that first appeared in ''Punch-Out!!'' on the Wii.<ref name="Mac Trailer"></ref> Additionally, Wire Frame Mac (from the original arcade version of ''Punch Out!!'') or his pink sweatsuit (from ''Punch-Out!!'' for the NES) respectively as one of his alternate costumes. The overweight Little Mac from ''Captain Rainbow'' also appears as a trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', but not in the 3DS version.<ref>https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAAYUKlM9yClbA</ref>
 
Although Little Mac is a fast and strong fighter when grounded, he is far weaker when in the air, as his attack power drastically decreases, and his recovery ability is poor. If Little Mac wins a match, [[Doc Louis]] occasionally appears in the background alongside Little Mac.
 
=====Special moves=====
======Straight Lunge======
{{main|SmashWiki:Straight Lunge}}
The '''Straight Lunge''' is Little Mac's neutral special move. When used, Little Mac charges his punch; he will not flinch when attacked while charging. By pressing the button again, Little Mac charges forward and hits any opponents in his path with an uppercut. The more it is charged, the farther he travels and the more powerful the punch is. However, this also causes Little Mac to cool down for a longer period. It has two varations, '''Flaming Straight Lunge''' and '''Stunning Straight Lunge''': Flaming Straight Lunge deals fire damage and can charged more quickly, but deals less damage; Stunning Straight Run stuns an opponent when fully charged and travels a farther distance, though it doesn't ignore knockback.
 
When Little Mac's KO meter is full, it is replaced with a one-use move: Little Mac delivers a powerful uppercut in front of himself, launching any opponents caught in the punch a considerable distance.
 
======Jolt Haymaker======
{{main|SmashWiki:Jolt Haymaker}}
The '''Jolt Haymaker''' is Little Mac's side special attack. When used, Little Mac leaps forward (being briefly invincible as he does so) and delivers a downward punch. He cannot perform another attack while in midair after using the move, and it is possible to leap off the stage by mistiming the attack. The move has two variants, '''Grounding Blow''' and '''Guard Break''': Grounding Blow makes Little Mac jump higher into the air buries opponents underground, but removes Mac's brief invincibility; Guard Break pierces through shields and ignores knockback in exchange for reduced distance and speed.
 
======Rising Uppercut======
{{main|SmashWiki:Rising Uppercut}}
The '''Rising Uppercut''' is Little Mac's up special move. When used, Little Mac jumps up with a spinning uppercut, causing a succession of blows if an enemy gets hit, and ends with a final upward strike. Its two variations are '''Rising Smash''' and '''Tornado Uppercut''': Rising Smash is both stronger and has more knockback, but travels less vertical distance; Tornado Uppercut increases the distance Little Mac travels, but sacrifices both strength and knockback.
 
======Slip Counter======
{{main|SmashWiki:Slip Counter}}
The '''Slip Counter''' is Little Mac's down special move. When used, Little Mac guard and pretend to take a hit; if hit while using the move, he will then counter with an uppercut attack, nullifying the original attack and dealing increased damage. Its two variants are '''Compact Counter''' and '''Dash Counter''': Compact Counter reduces the knockback, but gives a reduced start-up time for the move and allows for quick combos after the attack; Dash Counter lets Little mac dash forward after countering, though he cannot attack while doing so, which can be used as a means of recovering from the air.
 
======Giga Mac======
{{main|SmashWiki:Giga Mac}}
'''Giga Mac''' is Little Mac's [[Final Smash]]. When used, Little Mac will temporarily transform into Giga Mac, a giant hulking version of himself. While in this state, he does not flinch when attacked (though he still takes damage), and his attacks are more powerful and have more range than before. However, his Power Meter will not be filled, and his aerial abilities remain unchanged.
 
===''Captain Rainbow''===
[[File:LittleFatMac.png|thumb|left|Little Mac after gaining weight in ''Captain Rainbow''.]]
In ''[[Captain Rainbow]]'', Little Mac has been out of work for some time and has become largely obese due to the events of the game. The game's protagonist, Nick, helps him get back into shape. This appearance shows up as a trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
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===''NES Remix 2''===
In ''[[NES Remix 2]]'', Little Mac makes an appearance in several mini-games based on the original ''Punch-Out!!'' game. They all involve Mac beating various opponents with different restrictions, like knocking out Von Kaiser with an uppercut, blocking Great Tiger's attacks while the screen fades out, or beating a powerful Glass Joe.
 
==''Super Smash Bros.'' Trophy information==
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
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! width="15%" | Name
! width="73%" | Description
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| [[File:BrawlTrophy304.png|100px]]
| Little Mac
| align=left | A lightweight scrapper from the Bronx. After meeting with a former boxing great named Doc Louis who fell from glory, Mac takes Doc on as his coach, and together the pair try for the championship belt in the WVBA. Little Mac works his way up the ranks of the WVBA, taking out foes several times his size. By landing multiple blows, Little Mac gains a "☆" uppercut.
|-
|}
 
===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''===
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|-
!Name
!Image
!Description
|-
|align=center|'''Little Mac'''
|
|''This little boxer from the Punch-Out!! series makes up in heart what he lacks in height. He wasn't afraid to take on the boxing champs, and he's not afraid of the Nintendo stars. In Smash Bros., he packs a serious punch. When his KO Meter fills up, wade in and trigger a devastating uppercut.''
|-
|align=center|'''Little Mac (Alt.)'''
|
|''No matter his opponent, Little Mac always puts his bets fist forward. He enters a charge state before unleashing his Straight Lunge special and can unleash it while charging by pressing the button again. He won't flinch while charging. At max charge, the launching power of this move is scary!''
|}
 
==''Mario'' series appearances==
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|-
! width=50% | Title
! width=20% | Description
! width=20% | Release Date
! width=10% | System/Format
|-
| ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]''
| Cameo in microgame
| 2006
| [[Wii]]
|-
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
| Cameo as Assist Trophy
| 2008
| [[Wii]]
|-
| ''[[Captain Rainbow]]''
| Non-playable Character
| 2008
| [[Wii]]
|-
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''
| Playable character
| 2014
| [[Nintendo 3DS]] / [[Wii U]]
|}
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
File:Little Mac Artwork.jpg|Offical artwork for ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
File:Little Mac intro.png|Little Mac's introduction in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''
File:SSB4 - Little Mac Artwork (Wireframe form).png|Wireframe costume in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''<br>
</gallery></center>
 
==Name in other languages==
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