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|image=[[File:kid.jpg|200px]]<br>Kid, as he appears in ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]''
|image=[[File:Kid MGAT artwork.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork of Kid from ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]''
|species=[[Human]]
|species=Human
|first_appearance= ''[[Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)|Mario Golf]]'' ([[Game Boy Color]]) ([[List of games by date#1999|1999]])
|first_appearance= [[Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)|''Mario Golf'' (Game Boy Color)]] ([[List of games by date#1999|1999]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|Spirit]] cameo) ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] cameo) ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
|latest_portrayal={{wp|Penn Badgley}} (1999)<ref>TODAY (June 3, 2022). [https://youtu.be/CFAt-HJjtv4?t=161 ‘You’ Star Penn Badgley Says Season 4 Is ‘Structured Differently’] ''YouTube''. Retrieved June 8, 2022.</ref>
}}
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'''Kid''' is a young golfer from the ''[[Mario Golf (series)|Mario Golf]]'' titles. He debuted in ''[[Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)|Mario Golf]]'' for the Game Boy Color, as one of the four characters players could choose from the beginning. He could be uploaded to the Nintendo 64 ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' for training, and he also went on to appear in ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]''. In ''[[Mobile Golf]]'', he was an unlockable character. Kid appears as a Support [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|Spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
{{quote|The reason you all have been swinging so well is because you've practiced diligently! Am I right? Even if you lack experience on a course, there's nothing to fear if you're hitting the ball well!|Kid|Mario Golf: Advance Tour}}
'''Kid''' is a young golfer featured across the ''[[Mario Golf (series)|Mario Golf]]'' titles, debuting in ''[[Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)|Mario Golf]]'' for the Game Boy Color.


He apparently started playing golf ever since the age of three and had already become a golfing prodigy at age ten. In ''Mario Golf: Advance Tour'', it is established that Kid had become the Grand Champion in the last game. However, he was injured badly due to excessive training caused by strain of the muscles and joints to the point where he could not even grasp a golf club. It was said he could no longer golf and lost his title to the former champion, [[Gene]]. After a five year recovery, Kid became an avid golf trainer to [[Neil]], [[Ella]], [[Buzz (character)|Buzz]] and [[Helen]], until the Club Manager influenced him to pick up the club again when he signed them up in Marion. He ascended the ranks quickly and took back the championship.  
==History==
===''Mario Golf'' series===
====''Mario Golf''====
[[File:MarioGolf64KidBogey.png|thumb|200px|left|Kid in the Nintendo 64 ''Mario Golf'']]
Kid made his first appearance in the Game Boy Color ''[[Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)|Mario Golf]]'' as one of the four characters players could choose from the beginning. In this game, his appearance is that of a young boy with kinky brown hair, prominent lips, and blue eyes. He wears a white-collared black polo shirt, blue shorts, and a white glove on his left hand. His socks are white and his shoes are copper orange with white stripes. Over his hair, he wears a red baseball cap flipped backwards. His bio on the official Japanese ''Mario Golf'' website states he began playing golf since the age of three and had already become a golfing prodigy by age ten.<ref name=Japanese></ref>


Kid lead the title over the [[Links]] tourney. He also ended up forming a doubles team with Gene to advance up the doubles (more likely for the benefit of Gene gaining another title).  
Kid can be transferred with the [[Transfer Pak]] to the [[Nintendo 64]] version of ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' though not in its [[Virtual Console]] ports. He retains the same stats from the Game Boy Color version.


Kid never seems to lose his cool, and always tries to be fair to his friends and his foes. He encourages his students to keep going strong, no matter what. He is a very respected golfer and is considered to be just as good, maybe even better, than [[Mario]].
====''Mobile Golf''====
In ''[[Mobile Golf]]'', Kid was featured as an unlockable character. He can be unlocked after completing all Go-Go Gates.


==Appearance==
====''Mario Golf: Advance Tour''====
[[File:kiddo.gif|thumb|right|''Mario Golf'' character artwork of Kid]]
Kid returns in ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]'', with an older and updated appearance. It is established that Kid had become the Grand Champion in the last game. However, he was injured badly due to excessive training caused by strain of the muscles and joints to the point where he could not even grasp a golf club. It was said he could no longer golf and lost his title to the former champion, [[Gene]]. After a five year recovery, Kid became an avid golf trainer to [[Neil]], [[Ella]], [[Buzz (character)|Buzz]] and [[Helen]], until [[Bud (Mario Golf: Advance Tour)|Bud]] influenced him to pick up the club again when he signed them up in Marion. He ascended the ranks quickly and took back the championship.
In ''Mario Golf'', Kid is a young boy with kinky brown hair, puckered lips, and blue eyes. He wears a white-collared black polo shirt, blue shorts, and a white glove on his left hand. His socks are white and his shoes are copper orange with white stripes. Over his hair, he wears a red baseball cap flipped backwards.


In ''Mario Golf: Advance Tour'', Kid has grown older, taller, and his features have matured. He wears an indigo-collared maroon polo shirt, a black belt, and white pants. His golfing shoes are black and indigo, and he still wears a white golfing glove. He now wears an indigo baseball cap forward, with a red square in the center.
Kid lead the title over the [[Links Course|Links Tourney]]. He has also formed a doubles team with Gene to advance up the doubles (more likely for the benefit of Gene gaining another title). He aims to always keep his composure, and tries to be fair to his friends and foes alike. He encourages his students to keep going strong, no matter what and is a very respected golfer among peers.
 
For this game, his appearance has grown older, taller, and his features have matured. He wears an indigo-collared maroon polo shirt, a black belt, and white pants. His golfing shoes are black and indigo, and he still wears a white golfing glove. He now wears an indigo baseball cap forward, with a red square in the center.
 
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
Kid appears as a Support [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
 
==Profiles and statistics==
===Official bio===
Translated from Japanese:<ref name=Japanese>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/dmg/awxj/button/chara/index.html</ref>
<blockquote>I started playing golf at three years old. I did not know what I was doing at the beginning, but now I am proud of this skill! I have become famous recently and my TV appearances have also increased. All my pictures are taken by my mother. My dream is to become a professional golfer, to become one of the best! It's amazing! Boys, be ambitious. It could happen!</blockquote>


==Stats==
===''Mario Golf''===
===''Mario Golf''===
*'''Level''': 1
*'''Level''': 1
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*'''Shot''': Draws slightly
*'''Shot''': Draws slightly
*'''Control''': Good
*'''Control''': Good
*'''Meet Area''': Large
*'''Meet Area''': Large  
*'''Nice Shot Effect''': Yellow Thunderbolt


*'''Level''': 99
*'''Level''': 99
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*'''Spin''': Strong
*'''Spin''': Strong


==Official Bio==
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirit===
Translated from Japanese:<ref name=Japanese>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/dmg/awxj/button/chara/index.html</ref>
{| align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="text-align:left; border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial; font-size:85%;"
<blockquote>I started playing golf at three years old. I did not know what I was doing at the beginning, but now I am proud of this skill! I have become famous recently and my TV appearances have also increased. All my pictures are taken by my mother. My dream is to become a professional golfer, to become one of the best! It's amazing! Boys, be ambitious. It could happen!</blockquote>
|-
!rowspan=2 width=8% style="text-align:center;"|Name
!rowspan=2 class=unsortable width=10% style="text-align:center;"|Image
!rowspan=2 width=8% style="text-align:center;"|Game
!rowspan=2 width=5% style="text-align:center;"|Type
!rowspan=2 width=5% style="text-align:center;"|Class
!rowspan=2 width=8% style="text-align:center;"|Effect
!rowspan=2 width=13% style="text-align:center;"|How to obtain
!colspan=4 width=40% style="text-align:center;"|Spirit battle
|-
!width=7% style="text-align:center;"|Opponents
!class=unsortable width=19% style="text-align:center;"|Battle conditions
!width=7% style="text-align:center;"|Stage
!width=7% style="text-align:center;"|Song
|-
!align=center|Kid
|align=center|[[File:SSBU Kid Spirit.png|x100px]]
|''[[Mario Golf (series)|Mario Golf]]'' Series
|Support (1)
|Novice
|Stamina ↑
|World of Light (Light Realm); Spirit Board
|[[Mario]] ×4
|'''Rule:''' Item: [[Beastball]]<br>'''Hazard:''' Heavy Wind
*Dangerously high winds are in effect
*The enemy is easily distracted by items
|[[Golden Plains]] (Battlefield)
|World Tour
|}


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|Jap=キッド<ref name=Japanese />
|Jap=キッド<ref name=Japanese />
|JapR=Kiddo
|JapR=Kiddo
|JapM=
|JapM=Kid
|Ita=Kid
|ItaM=-
|Rus=Кид
|RusR=Kid
|RusM=Kid
}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{more images|Alternate ''Mario Golf'' artwork without the prominent lips exist and are shown in English manual}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
Kid.gif|''[[Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)|Mario Golf]]''
Kid MG GBC artwork 2.png|''[[Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)|Mario Golf]]'' (Game Boy Color)
MGGBC Kid Intro 1.png|''Mario Golf''
Kid MG GBC artwork.gif|''Mario Golf'' (Game Boy Color)
MGGBC Kid Intro 2.png|''Mario Golf''
MG GBC Key Artwork.jpg|''Mario Golf'' (Game Boy Color)
MGGBC Kid Intro 1.png|''Mario Golf'' (Game Boy Color)
MGGBC Kid Intro 2.png|''Mario Golf'' (Game Boy Color)
MG64KidSprite.png|''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' (Nintendo 64)
MG64 icon Kid B.png|''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)
MG64 icon Kid C.png|''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)
MG64 icon Kid D.png|''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)
MG64 icon Kid A select.gif|''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)
MG64 icon Kid B select.gif|''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)
MG64 icon Kid C select.gif|''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)
MG64 icon Kid D select.gif|''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)
MG64 icon Kid A win.gif|''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)
MG64 icon Kid B win.gif|''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)
MG64 icon Kid C win.gif|''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)
MG64 icon Kid D win.gif|''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)
MG64 icon Kid A lose.gif|''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)
MG64 icon Kid B lose.gif|''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)
MG64 icon Kid C lose.gif|''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)
MG64 icon Kid D lose.gif|''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)
MG64 icon Kid A head.png|''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)
MG64 icon Kid B head.png|''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)
MG64 icon Kid C head.png|''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)
MG64 icon Kid D head.png|''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)
Kid Mobile Golf.jpg|''[[Mobile Golf]]''
Kid Mobile Golf.jpg|''[[Mobile Golf]]''
SSBU Kid Spirit.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|Spirit]]
OldDesignKidMGAT.png| Kid's younger design in the opening movie of ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]''.
MGATKid.png| ''Mario Golf: Advance Tour''
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==  
*His name "Kid" is a pun on what he started out as in ''Mario Golf'': a kid.
*It was implied on the Japanese website of ''Mario Golf'' that he gives thanks to his mother for encouragement.
*It was implied on the Japanese website of ''Mario Golf'' that he gives thanks to his mother for encouragement.
*His character seems to be based on real life golfer Tiger Woods.
*His character seems to be somewhat based on the childhood of real life golfer {{wp|Tiger Woods|Eldrick "Tiger" Woods}}. This is most visible in his Nintendo 64 appearance which features him with a darker complexion; later games masked this by lightening his skin tone.
*The voice lines for Kid performed by {{wp|Penn Badgley}} were later reused for [[Alex]] (in both [[Game Boy Color]] ''[[Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color)|Mario Tennis]]'' and [[Nintendo 64]] ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]''), and [[Chris]] in ''[[Mario Tennis: Power Tour]]''.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Unlockables]]
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[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirits]]

Latest revision as of 15:59, February 7, 2024

Kid
Kid
Artwork of Kid from Mario Golf: Advance Tour
Species Human
First appearance Mario Golf (Game Boy Color) (1999)
Latest appearance Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (spirit cameo) (2018)
Latest portrayal Penn Badgley (1999)[1]
“The reason you all have been swinging so well is because you've practiced diligently! Am I right? Even if you lack experience on a course, there's nothing to fear if you're hitting the ball well!”
Kid, Mario Golf: Advance Tour

Kid is a young golfer featured across the Mario Golf titles, debuting in Mario Golf for the Game Boy Color.

History[edit]

Mario Golf series[edit]

Mario Golf[edit]

Kid reacts to getting a Bogey
Kid in the Nintendo 64 Mario Golf

Kid made his first appearance in the Game Boy Color Mario Golf as one of the four characters players could choose from the beginning. In this game, his appearance is that of a young boy with kinky brown hair, prominent lips, and blue eyes. He wears a white-collared black polo shirt, blue shorts, and a white glove on his left hand. His socks are white and his shoes are copper orange with white stripes. Over his hair, he wears a red baseball cap flipped backwards. His bio on the official Japanese Mario Golf website states he began playing golf since the age of three and had already become a golfing prodigy by age ten.[2]

Kid can be transferred with the Transfer Pak to the Nintendo 64 version of Mario Golf though not in its Virtual Console ports. He retains the same stats from the Game Boy Color version.

Mobile Golf[edit]

In Mobile Golf, Kid was featured as an unlockable character. He can be unlocked after completing all Go-Go Gates.

Mario Golf: Advance Tour[edit]

Kid returns in Mario Golf: Advance Tour, with an older and updated appearance. It is established that Kid had become the Grand Champion in the last game. However, he was injured badly due to excessive training caused by strain of the muscles and joints to the point where he could not even grasp a golf club. It was said he could no longer golf and lost his title to the former champion, Gene. After a five year recovery, Kid became an avid golf trainer to Neil, Ella, Buzz and Helen, until Bud influenced him to pick up the club again when he signed them up in Marion. He ascended the ranks quickly and took back the championship.

Kid lead the title over the Links Tourney. He has also formed a doubles team with Gene to advance up the doubles (more likely for the benefit of Gene gaining another title). He aims to always keep his composure, and tries to be fair to his friends and foes alike. He encourages his students to keep going strong, no matter what and is a very respected golfer among peers.

For this game, his appearance has grown older, taller, and his features have matured. He wears an indigo-collared maroon polo shirt, a black belt, and white pants. His golfing shoes are black and indigo, and he still wears a white golfing glove. He now wears an indigo baseball cap forward, with a red square in the center.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Kid appears as a Support spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Official bio[edit]

Translated from Japanese:[2]

I started playing golf at three years old. I did not know what I was doing at the beginning, but now I am proud of this skill! I have become famous recently and my TV appearances have also increased. All my pictures are taken by my mother. My dream is to become a professional golfer, to become one of the best! It's amazing! Boys, be ambitious. It could happen!

Mario Golf[edit]

  • Level: 1
  • Drive: 202 yards
  • Height: Very low
  • Shot: Draws slightly
  • Control: Good
  • Meet Area: Large
  • Nice Shot Effect: Yellow Thunderbolt
  • Level: 99
  • Drive: 268 yards
  • Height: Very High
  • Shot: Draws slightly
  • Control: Good
  • Meet Area: Large

Mario Golf: Advance Tour[edit]

  • Drive: 270 Yards
  • Height: Balanced
  • Shot: A slight draw
  • Impact: Narrow
  • Control: Slightly poor
  • Spin: Strong

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit[edit]

Name Image Game Type Class Effect How to obtain Spirit battle
Opponents Battle conditions Stage Song
Kid Kid Mario Golf Series Support (1) Novice Stamina ↑ World of Light (Light Realm); Spirit Board Mario ×4 Rule: Item: Beastball
Hazard: Heavy Wind
  • Dangerously high winds are in effect
  • The enemy is easily distracted by items
Golden Plains (Battlefield) World Tour

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese キッド[2]
Kiddo
Kid

Italian Kid
-
Russian Кид
Kid
Kid

Gallery[edit]

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Trivia[edit]

References[edit]