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{{Italic title|Slime (''Dragon Quest'')}}
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{{Character-infobox
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|title=Slime
|species=Slime
|image=[[File:FortuneSt Smile.png|200px]]<br>The Slime as it appears in ''Fortune Street''
|image=[[File:FortuneSt Smile.png|200px]]<br>The Slime as it appears in ''Fortune Street''
|first_appearance=[[dragonquest:Dragon Quest|''Dragon Warrior'']] (1986, ''Dragon Quest'' series)<br>''[[Itadaki Street DS]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]], ''Mario''-related media)
|first_appearance=[[dragonquest:Dragon Quest|''Dragon Warrior'']] (1986, ''Dragon Quest'' series)<br>''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'' (1989, ''Super Mario''-related media)
|species=Slime
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (Challenger Pack 2) ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]])
|latest_appearance=[[dragonquest:Dragon Quest Builders 2|''Dragon Quest Builders 2'']] (2018, ''Dragon Quest'' series)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (Challenger Pack 2) ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]], ''Mario''-related media)
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{{quote|One...two... Yay! That's my second ploberty in this district!|Slime|Fortune Street}}
{{quote2|One...two... Yay! That's my second ploberty in this district!|Slime|''[[Fortune Street]]''}}
 
'''[[dragonquest:Slime|Slime]]''' is a species, as well as a character, from the ''[[dragonquest:Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series of games which is published by [[Square Enix]]. Slime appears as a playable character alongside ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' characters in ''[[Itadaki Street DS]]'', ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'', and ''[[Fortune Street]]''. Originating from the first [[dragonquest:Dragon Quest |''Dragon Quest'']] game, the Slime has become the mascot for the ''Dragon Quest'' series, and is a fairly common, weak enemy in the games.
'''Slime''' is a species, as well as a character, from the ''[[dragonquest:Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series of games which is published by [[Square Enix]]. Slime first makes a crossover appearance with [[Mario]] and company in ''[[Itadaki Street DS]]''. Originating from the first [[dragonquest:Dragon Quest |''Dragon Quest'']] game, the Slime has become the mascot for the ''Dragon Quest'' series, and is a fairly common, weak enemy in the games, much like the [[Goomba]]s.


==History==
==History==
===''Captain N: The Game Master''===
===''Captain N: The Game Master''===
Some Slimes appear in in the ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'' episode "The Trojan Dragon" to battle the N Team only to lose and drop two [[dragonquest:Gold|gold]] coins each. They're designed to look more menacing than the games and attack through spitting acidic slime.
[[File:SlimeCaptainN.png|thumb|left|Three Slimes from ''Captain N: The Game Master'']]
Some Slimes appear in the ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'' episode "The Trojan Dragon" to battle the N Team only to lose and drop two [[dragonquest:Gold|gold]] coins each. The Slimes have a more menacing design than in the games and attack through spitting acidic slime. The sound effect used for their attack is [[Fire Mario]]'s use of [[fireball]]s.
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===''Itadaki Street DS''===
===''Fortune Street'' series===
In ''[[Itadaki Street DS]]'', Slime appears as a playable character. This game marks the first appearance of Slime alongside the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]] characters. The '''Slime Mask''', '''Slime Suit''', and '''Slime Maracas''' are collectible items that can be equipped on customizable characters. The [[Healslime]], a subspecies to the Slimes also appearing in the ''Dragon Quest'' series, also appears in the game.
====''Itadaki Street DS''====
In ''[[Itadaki Street DS]]'', Slime appears as a playable character. This game marks the first appearance of Slime alongside the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] characters. The '''Slime Mask''', '''Slime Suit''', and '''Slime Maracas''' are collectible items that can be equipped on customizable characters. The [[Healslime]], a subspecies to the Slimes also appearing in the ''Dragon Quest'' series, also appears in the game.
 
====''Fortune Street''====
In ''[[Fortune Street]]'', Slime along with other ''Dragon Quest'' characters return as playable characters. As in the predecessor ''Itadaki Street DS'', Slime is a default playable character. Slime's difficulty rating is D, meaning that it is easier to beat than most other characters in the game. In the [[Slurpodrome]], the players must choose one of five Slimes.


===''Mario Sports Mix''===
===''Mario Sports Mix''===
Slime reappears in ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'' for the [[Wii]] as an unlockable playable character. It is classified as a Tricky type character, and is the only character not originating from the ''Mario'' or ''Final Fantasy'' series (not counting [[Mii]]s). Slime's best stat is its power, while it suffers from weak speed and abysmal technique.
[[File:MSMart11.png|thumb|Slime and [[Ninja (character)|Ninja]] in ''Mario Sports Mix'']]
Slime reappears in ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'' for the [[Wii]] as an unlockable playable character. It is classified as a Tricky type character, and is the only character not originating from the ''Super Mario'' or ''Final Fantasy'' series as well as the only new character in the game (not counting [[Mii]]s). Slime's best stat is its power, while it suffers from weak speed and abysmal technique.


In Slime's special shot, it summons three other slimes, each one with a different color: pink, yellow, and green. The Slime is unlocked by winning 28 games. If players pick Slime 20 times in a sport, they unlock an alternate, orange version of Slime called She-Slime.  The alternate color can also be unlocked by clearing a certain mission on the Star Cup. Also, if players pick Slime 40 times in a sport or clear a certain mission on the Star Cup, they unlock an alternate, silver version of Slime called Metal Slime.  
In Slime's special shot, it summons three other slimes, each one with a different color: pink, yellow, and green. The Slime is unlocked by winning 28 games. If players pick Slime 20 times in a sport, they unlock an alternate, orange version of Slime called She-Slime.  The alternate color can also be unlocked by clearing a certain mission on the Star Cup. Also, if players pick Slime 40 times in a sport or clear a certain mission on the Star Cup, they unlock an alternate, silver version of Slime called Metal Slime.  


On a side note, Slime is the only character who has its name changed when its alternate colors are chosen. Also, Slime is the only character to have two alternate colors.
On a side note, Slime is the only character who has their name changed when their alternate colors are chosen, and it is the only character to have two alternate colors.
 
===''Fortune Street''===
In ''[[Fortune Street]]'', Slime along with other ''Dragon Quest'' characters return as playable characters. As in the predecessor ''Itadaki Street DS'', Slime is a default playable character. Slime's difficulty rating is D, meaning that it is easier to beat than most other characters in the game.


===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
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Slimes make an appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' in the background of the downloadable ''Dragon Quest'' stage [[Yggdrasil's Altar]], though they do not affect gameplay. On rare occasions, a Liquid Metal Slime may appear. Both types also appear as DLC [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirits]]. A [[List of Mii Headgear|Slime Hat]] appears as purchasable headgear that can be worn by any class of the [[Mii Fighter]]s.  Slimes additionally appear in [[Hero]]'s reveal trailer, one of his victory animations, and his down taunt.
Slimes make an appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' in the background of the downloadable ''Dragon Quest'' stage [[Yggdrasil's Altar]], though they do not affect gameplay. On rare occasions, a Liquid Metal Slime may appear. Both types also appear as DLC [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirits]]. Slimes also appear in [[Hero]]'s reveal trailer, one of his victory animations, and his down taunt.
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==Official profiles and statistics==
==Official profiles and statistics==
===''Mario Sports Mix'' information===
===''Mario Sports Mix'' information===
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===''Fortune Street''===   
===''Fortune Street''===   
*'''North American Official Site Bio''': ''"The quintessential quirky character of any Dragon Quest domain. Slimes are podgy and squishy and speak almost perfect "gooman.""''
*'''North American Official Site Bio''': "''The quintessential quirky character of any Dragon Quest domain. Slimes are podgy and squishy and speak almost perfect "gooman."''"


==''Mario'' franchise appearances==
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirits===
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!rowspan=2 width=8%|Name
!rowspan=2 class=unsortable width=10%|Image
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Series / game
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Type
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Class
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Strength / effect(s)
!rowspan=2 width=13%|How to obtain
!colspan=4 width=40%|Spirit battle
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!width=7%|Opponent(s)
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!width=7%|Stage
!width=7%|Song
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!Slime
|[[File:SSBU Slime Spirit.png|100px]]
|''DRAGON QUEST'' Series
|Primary (2)
|Novice
|'''{{color|Grab|limegreen}}'''<br>Can be enhanced to King Slime at Lv. 99
|DLC Spirits
|[[Kirby]] ×6
|
*Stamina battle
*The enemy favors neutral air attacks
*Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd
|[[Gaur Plain]] (Battlefield)
|Fighting Spirits - DRAGON QUEST III
|-
!King Slime
|[[File:SSBU King Slime Spirit.png|x100px]]
|''DRAGON QUEST'' Series
|Primary (2)
|Ace
|'''{{color|Grab|limegreen}}'''<br>Weight ↑↑
|Enhanced from Slime
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
!Liquid Metal Slime
|[[File:SSBU Liquid Metal Slime Spirit.png|100px]]
|''DRAGON QUEST'' Series
|Support (1)
|Advanced
|Move Speed ↑
|DLC Spirits
|Metal [[Kirby]]
|'''Rule:''' Move Speed ↑; Defense ↑; Attack Power ↓
*The enemy has super armor and is hard to launch or make flinch
*The enemy starts the battle with a [[Franklin Badge]]
*Timed stamina battle
|[[The Great Cave Offensive]] (Battlefield)
|Battle for the Glory - DRAGON QUEST IV
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==''Super Mario'' franchise appearances==
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Slime Itadaki Street DS artwork.jpg|Artwork from ''Itadaki Street DS''
Slime Itadaki Street DS artwork.jpg|Artwork from ''Itadaki Street DS''
Itadaki Slime.jpg|Slime's appearance in ''Itadaki Street DS''
Itadaki Slime.jpg|Slime's appearance in ''Itadaki Street DS''
Slimesportsmix.png|Slime, as it appears in ''Mario Sports Mix''
Slimesportsmix.png|''Mario Sports Mix''
MSMart11.png|Slime and [[Ninja (character)|Ninja]] in ''Mario Sports Mix''
SheSlime.png|She-Slime, as it appeared in ''Mario Sports Mix''
SheSlime.png|She-Slime, as it appeared in ''Mario Sports Mix''
MetalSlime.png|Metal Slime, as it appeared in ''Mario Sports Mix''
MetalSlime.png|Metal Slime, as it appeared in ''Mario Sports Mix''
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FortuneSt Smile.png|Slime, as it appears in ''Fortune Street''
FortuneSt Smile.png|Slime, as it appears in ''Fortune Street''
Slime FS.png|Alternate artwork of Slime, from ''Fortune Street''
Slime FS.png|Alternate artwork of Slime, from ''Fortune Street''
Slurpodrome.png|Five Slimes in the Slurpodrome as seen in ''Fortune Street''
FS Castle Trodain 1.png|Slime buying a property on [[Castle Trodain]]
Slurpodrome.png|Five Slimes in the Slurpodrome
SlimeUltimate.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' Slime hat
HeroSlimesUltimate.jpg|Slimes with [[Hero]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
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|JapR=Suraimu
|JapR=Suraimu
|JapM=Slime
|JapM=Slime
|Fra=Gluant
|ChiS=史莱姆
|ChiSR=Shǐláimǔ
|ChiSM=Slime
|ChiT=史萊姆
|ChiTR=Shǐláimǔ
|ChiTM=Slime
|Fre=Gluant
|FreM=Sticky
|Spa=Limo
|Spa=Limo
|SpaM=Slime
|Ger=Schleim
|Ger=Schleim
|GerM=Slime
|Ita=Slime
|Ita=Slime
|ItaM=-
}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
{{NIWA|title=Slime|DragonQuest=1}}
{{NIWA|SmashWiki=Slime}}
*In ''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]'', a mask similar to Slime is seen behind [[Ashley]] in Ashley's Mask Boutique during the after-boss cutscene.
*In ''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]'', a mask similar to Slime is seen behind [[Ashley]] in Ashley's Mask Boutique during the post-boss cutscene.
 
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