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[[Image: Waluigi.jpg|frame|right|'''Waluigi''': the Wario to Mario's Luigi.]]
[[Image: Waluigi.jpg|frame|right|'''Waluigi''': the Wario to Mario's Luigi.]]
'''Waluigi''' is a character often depicted as [[Luigi|Luigi's]] rival and [[Wario|Wario's]] partner, and was deliberately created to be a selectable character in various multiplayer Mario games.  He has appeared in several titles, although none of them are main Mario series adventures.  Most of the games he has appeared in are spin-off titles, such as the Mario sports games.  His first appearance was in ''[[Mario Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]] as Wario's doubles partner.  Later, along with [[Princess Daisy]], he joined the [[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]] series roster in ''[[Mario Party 3]]'' and has been a playable character in every main entry in the series since.
'''Waluigi''' is a character often depicted as [[Luigi|Luigi's]] rival and [[Wario|Wario's]] partner, and was deliberately created to be a selectable character in various multiplayer Mario games.  He has appeared in several titles, although none of them are main Mario series adventures.  Most of the games he has appeared in are spin-off titles, such as the Mario sports games.  His first appearance was in ''[[Mario Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]] as Wario's doubles partner.  Later, along with [[Princess Daisy]], he joined the [[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]] series roster in ''[[Mario Party 3]]'' and has been a playable character in every main entry in the series since.


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The opening intro movie to ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' features Waluigi, Wario, and [[Bowser]] forming an evil alliance to destroy the Mario Bros. with [[Bob-omb|Bob-ombs]] and [[Bullet Bill|Bullet Bills]].  Although the incident has not been mentioned since, it proves that Waluigi can still perform the same evil deeds as the rest of the bad boys. Also, in the movie, Waluigi and Wario vandalize a Mario Bros. poster and are almost arrested by the police.
The opening intro movie to ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' features Waluigi, Wario, and [[Bowser]] forming an evil alliance to destroy the Mario Bros. with [[Bob-omb|Bob-ombs]] and [[Bullet Bill|Bullet Bills]].  Although the incident has not been mentioned since, it proves that Waluigi can still perform the same evil deeds as the rest of the bad boys. Also, in the movie, Waluigi and Wario vandalize a Mario Bros. poster and are almost arrested by the police.


Waluigi plays his first major role in a game plot in ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]'', where he attempts world domination.  He tries to steal the musical keys to train himself to be a better dancer, so that he can hypnotize the world with his fancy footsteps.  However, he loses all but one of them. Two of the keys were found by Bowser and Wario. The three then teamed up to wreak havoc on the [[Mushroom Kingdom|Mushroom Kingdom's]] music. Waluigi also attacked Mario, Luigi, and [[Toad]] with a barrage of Bob-ombs.
Waluigi plays his first major role in a game plot in ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]'', where he attempts world domination.  He tries to steal the musical keys to train himself to be a better dancer, so that he can hypnotize the world with his fancy footsteps.  However, he loses all but one of them. One of the keys is found by [[Wario]], while another ends up in the tentacles of a giant [[Blooper]]. The last Music Key is embedded in a giant [[Freezie]]. Waluigi also attacked Mario, Luigi, and [[Toad]] with a barrage of Bob-ombs.
[[Image:Waluigisoccer.jpg|thumb|left|Waluigi, as seen in Super Mario Strikers.]]
[[Image:Waluigisoccer.jpg|thumb|left|Waluigi, as seen in Super Mario Strikers.]]
Waluigi has been playable in [[Mario Tennis]], [[Mario Power Tennis]], [[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]], [[Mario Superstar Baseball]], and [[Super Mario Strikers]], as well as every Mario Party game since 3.  He is also a playable character in the [[Mario Kart]] Series, appearing at the start in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' and as an unlockable character in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. He will be playable in [[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]] and [[Mario Strikers Charged]].
Waluigi has been playable in [[Mario Tennis]], [[Mario Power Tennis]], [[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]], [[Mario Superstar Baseball]], [[Super Mario Strikers]], [[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]], as well as every Mario Party game since [[Mario Party 3|3]].  He is also a playable character in the [[Mario Kart]] Series, appearing at the start in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' and as an unlockable character in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. He will be playable in [[Mario Strikers Charged]].


Waluigi has yet to star in his own game, although Waluigi fan-games have been made.  It is unknown if he will appear in upcoming [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], but rumors are floating around that he will be playable.
Waluigi has yet to star in his own game, although Waluigi fan-games have been made.  It is unknown if he will appear in upcoming [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], but rumors are floating around that he will be playable.
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==Appearance==
==Appearance==
Waluigi has a hat and gloves with a Γ symbol. Mario's evil counterpart, Wario, wears a "W", which is also an upside-down "M". Likewise, Waluigi is noted as Luigi's evil counterpart, and this is most likely the reason that he wears a "Γ". [[Nintendo]] used the vertical mirror image of the "L".
Waluigi wears a a purple hat with a yellow Γ symbol on it, as well as a purple undershirt and black overalls.  He has orange shoes and short brown hair.  Waluigi is the extreme form of his rival. While Luigi is tall and skinny, Waluigi is '''very''' tall and '''very''' skinny. Many biographies describing him in the Mario sports games mention his odd facial appearances, including his pointy nose, sharp jaw, flat feet.


He is the extreme form of his rival, Luigi. While Luigi is tall and skinny, Waluigi is extremely tall and very skinny.
About Waluigi's symbol: Mario's evil counterpart, Wario, wears a "W", which is also an upside-down "M". Likewise, Waluigi wears a vertical mirror image of the letter "L".


Many biographies describing him in the Mario sports games mention his odd facial appearances, including his pointy nose, sharp jaw, flat feet.
==Abilities==
Although he has not been featured in any major Mario platformers, Waluigi does have some unique abilities. 
 
*In both ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' and ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'', he is able to swim through the air.
*Also, in ''Mario Power Tennis'', he can distort his body into the same shape as the Γ shape on his hat.  He then dances up a storm and spins around.  This move is called Whirluigi.
*Waluigi can throw [[Bob-omb|Bob-ombs]].
*He and Wario both possess [[Professor E. Gadd|E. Gadd's]] [[Coin Vacuum]] and can use it to steal [[Gold Coin|coins]] from opponents in ''[[Mario Party 7]]''.
*It is said that the [[Whiskered Eggplant|eggplant]] that he throws when he uses the [[Liar Ball]] move in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' can make anyone who touches it lose their lunch.


==Name==
==Name==
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Waluigi's name has a dual-meaning in Japanese. The Japanese word "warui" (悪い, "warui"?) means "bad" or "evil" ("Warui" is also a condescending way of apologizing, as opposed to "gomennasai", or "sumimasen" which are more polite). This means that Waluigi's name is a portmanteau of "warui" and "Luigi" and essentially means "Evil Luigi". Many believe his name to be a cheap offshoot of Wario's name rather than being derived from Luigi's name.
Waluigi's name has a dual-meaning in Japanese. The Japanese word "warui" (悪い, "warui"?) means "bad" or "evil" ("Warui" is also a condescending way of apologizing, as opposed to "gomennasai", or "sumimasen" which are more polite). This means that Waluigi's name is a portmanteau of "warui" and "Luigi" and essentially means "Evil Luigi". Many believe his name to be a cheap offshoot of Wario's name rather than being derived from Luigi's name.


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==Relationship to Wario==
==Relationship to Wario==
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Waluigi's relationship to Wario is unclear. It appears that they might be related since they share some facial and mental characteristics, but Waluigi's ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' trophy says that it is indeed unclear if they are brothers or not. It can be inferred that they are at least good friends.
Waluigi's relationship to Wario is unclear. It appears that they might be related since they share some facial and mental characteristics, but Waluigi's ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' trophy says that it is indeed unclear if they are brothers or not. It can be inferred that they are at least good friends.
[[Image:luigiwaluigi.jpg|thumb|right|Waluigi and Luigi Boxing in [[Game & Watch Gallery 4]].]]
[[Image:luigiwaluigi.jpg|thumb|right|Waluigi and Luigi Boxing in [[Game & Watch Gallery 4]].]]
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*According to the official [[Mario Power Tennis]] [http://www.mariotennis.com/launch/index.html website], Waluigi lives at Waluigi, 26 Grimace Lane, Mushroom Kingdom, IMG EEK.
*According to the official [[Mario Power Tennis]] [http://www.mariotennis.com/launch/index.html website], Waluigi lives at Waluigi, 26 Grimace Lane, Mushroom Kingdom, IMG EEK.
 
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==''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' Bio==
==''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' Bio==
"Luigi's eccentric rival. Waluigi is a hardworking player who has been training
"Luigi's eccentric rival. Waluigi is a hardworking player who has been training
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