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Super Mario Strikers Characters: captains, sidekicks and the Super Team

Build an original GameCube team without importing sequel statistics.

Edition covered

Original GameCube Super Mario Strikers, called Mario Smash Football in PAL regions. Uses two-goal Super Strikes, not the Wii sequel’s Mega Strikes.

8 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.

Characters

Luigi in Super Mario Strikers
Captain

Luigi

Shares the standard captains’ core performance.

Reference

Quick notes

  • The eight captains share core performance. Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Yoshi, Wario, Waluigi and Donkey Kong are the starting captains.
  • Three sidekicks share one species. Choose Toad, Koopa Troopa, Hammer Bro or Birdo to fill all three sidekick slots.
  • Super Team changes who can use Super Strikes. Win Bowser Cup to unlock the robotic team.
  • The goalkeeper is a different role. Kritter handles most saves automatically and is protected from ordinary attacks.

The eight captains share core performance

Standard team roles
RoleChoicesMain distinction
CaptainMario, Luigi, Peach, DaisyStarting captain choices
CaptainYoshi, Wario, Waluigi, Donkey KongStarting captain choices
SidekickToad, Koopa Troopa, Hammer Bro, BirdoThree of the chosen species
GoalkeeperKritterAutomatic keeper behavior
Special teamSuper TeamFour Super Strike-capable robots

Three sidekicks share one species

Original versus sequel rules
FeatureSuper Mario StrikersDo not confuse with
Captain attributesShared core performanceCharged’s distinct statistical classes
Sidekick lineupOne species repeated three timesCharged’s mixed sidekick lineup
Special shotTwo-goal Super StrikeWii Mega Strike ball volleys
BowserRandom field hazardPlayable Charged captain
Hidden teamWin Bowser Cup for Super TeamCharged’s cup-winning captains
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Original-edition mechanics and referencewww.mariowiki.com