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'''Wario''' is [[Mario|Mario's]] yellow-and-purple clad rival.  He made his first appearance in ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''.
'''Wario''' is [[Mario|Mario's]] yellow-and-purple clad rival.  He made his first appearance in ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''.


Wario is a greedy character who is constantly trying to gather money, or reclaim it from thieves who take it from him.  Over the years he has faced many foes, including [[Mad Scienstein]], [[Rudy]], [[Captain Syrup]], and [[the Black Jewel]].  He also has the ''WarioWare'' series, which include Wario and his friends playing several "micro games".  Wario also frequently pops up in the [[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party series]] and Mario sports games. He appeared as an unlockable in ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]''.  
Wario is a greedy character who is constantly trying to gather money, or reclaim it from thieves who take it from him.  Over the years he has faced many foes, including [[Mad Scienstein]], [[Rudy]], [[Captain Syrup]], and [[the Black Jewel]].  He also has the ''WarioWare'' series, which include Wario and his friends playing several "micro games".  Wario also frequently pops up in the [[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party series]] and Mario sports games. He appeared as an unlockable in ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]''. He stands as one of Nintendo's most popular characters.  




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Although he was not present in ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', Wario played a huge "behind the scenes" role.  As was revealed in the sequel, Wario hired alien [[Tatanga]] to kidnap [[Princess Daisy]], ruler of [[Sarasaland]].  While Mario rescued Daisy, Wario took control of Mario's castle.  The plot of ''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins'' was to defeat Wario and reclaim the castle.
Although he was not present in ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', Wario played a huge "behind the scenes" role.  As was revealed in the sequel, Wario hired alien [[Tatanga]] to kidnap [[Princess Daisy]], ruler of [[Sarasaland]].  While Mario rescued Daisy, Wario took control of Mario's castle.  The plot of ''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins'' was to defeat Wario and reclaim the castle.


Wario instantly rose in popularity, appearing again in other NES games, and his own [[Game Boy]] titles, until he was finally added to the Mario sports franchise, stealing a [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa Troopa's]] place in [[Mario Kart 64]].  He went on to appear in every Mario sports game since, and got a partner in crime, [[Waluigi]] in ''[[Mario Tennis]]''.
Wario instantly rose in popularity, appearing again in other NES games, and his own [[Game Boy]] titles, such as ''[[Wario Land]]''.He was finally added to the Mario sports franchise, stealing a [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa Troopa's]] place in [[Mario Kart 64]]. Since then, Wario's appeared in almost every Mario Sport game that has come out.  He went on to appear in every Mario sports game since, and got a partner in crime, [[Waluigi]], in ''[[Mario Tennis]]''.


There is a baby version of Wario, [[Baby Wario]], whose presence in the [[Marioverse]] proves that Mario and Wario go way back.
Waluigi is mostly thought of as Wario's brother or come type of relationship around there. It hasn't been canocly proven, but some sources (ex. The [[Mario Party 5]] strategy guide) state that they aren't.


Wario will be appearing in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' for the upcoming [[Nintendo]] [[Wii]], wearing his [[Wario Ware|Ware]] costume.
There is a baby version of Wario, [[Baby Wario]], whose presence in the [[Marioverse]] proves that Mario and Wario go way back. He has a magnet ability which is a very good asset and is used exclusively by him. He shares different abilities in this game with [[Baby Mario]] and [[Baby Bowser]] alike. 
 
Wario Soon built his own software company. It was called ''[[WarioWare]]''. he took a vacation from his yellow plumber outfit and put on a biker style uniform. He has numerous friends working for him there, which includes his possible love interest, [[Mona]].
 
Wario will be appearing in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' for the upcoming [[Nintendo]] [[Wii]], wearing his [[Wario Ware|Ware]] costume. He has a unique mushroom gas attack.


==Physical Appearance and Traits==
==Physical Appearance and Traits==
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In ''Wario World'', Wario could perform many spinning moves, including the Spinning Piledriver, Corkscrew Conk, and Wild Swing-Ding.
In ''Wario World'', Wario could perform many spinning moves, including the Spinning Piledriver, Corkscrew Conk, and Wild Swing-Ding.
Strangely, unlike Waluigi, [[Luigi]], and Mario, Wario's outfit is minorly different. Wario has cut off his long sleeves he had in Mario Party's 1 - 5 and various sports games. He sports the short sleeve shirt he has in the Wario Land games. It's also noted that Wario's color's don't compute with the other three plumbers. His Car is purple instead of his hat color, yellow. he has a white streak on the rim of his yellow hat and instead of Yellow buttons he has white also.


==Games==
==Games==
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Wario got many ''WarioWare'' and ''Wario Land'' games devoted to him on the Nintendo handheld systems.
Wario got many ''WarioWare'' and ''Wario Land'' games devoted to him on the Nintendo handheld systems.


==Trivia==
===''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'' info===
*Wario and [[Toadette]] are both described as "secret friends" in ''[[Mario Party 5]]'', despite the fact that he is on negative terms with Toadette's counter-part, Toad.
 
 
==''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'' info==
*'''Type:''' Powerful
*'''Type:''' Powerful
*'''Special Shot:''' [[Move-it Dunk]]
*'''Special Shot:''' [[Move-it Dunk]]


==''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' Bio==
===''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' Bio===
"According to Wario, he's both Mario's rival and a childhood friend (this is unconfirmed).  He actually runs his own video-game company and has produced many hot sellers.  [[Garlic]] is Wario's favorite food. It may lead to his incredible stamina, which makes him excellent at daring plays."
"According to Wario, he's both Mario's rival and a childhood friend (this is unconfirmed).  He actually runs his own video-game company and has produced many hot sellers.  [[Garlic]] is Wario's favorite food. It may lead to his incredible stamina, which makes him excellent at daring plays."
==Trivia==
*Wario and [[Toadette]] are both described as "secret friends" in ''[[Mario Party 5]]'', despite the fact that he is on negative terms with Toadette's counter-part, Toad.


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