Taunt
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Taunt is a move used in the Mario Party, Mario Golf, and Mario Tennis series, and the Super Smash Bros. series. They typically do not have direct gameplay impact, but serve to annoy or cheer on the players. In the Mario Party series, each character has a taunt – however, in Mario Party 6, 7, and 8, it is unlockable. In the Mario Golf series, when an opponent is about to hit a ball, the player can taunt the opponent – though this also has no in-game effect. If one human player is playing against another human, the taunt may distract the other player. The player can also cheer for the opponents in the Mario Golf series.
List of taunts by Super Mario franchise characters in the Super Smash Bros. series
Mario
- All installments until Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: A reference to his stance in Super Mario Bros. He grows two times his size (while the Mushroom sound effect plays) for a brief moment, then shrinks to normal (while the shrinking sound effect plays).
- In Ultimate: His Super Mario Bros. taunt is replaced by him making a thumbs-up gesture with a sound effect. Resembles a Club Nintendo artwork.
- Since Super Smash Bros. Brawl:
- Tips his hat in a similar fashion when he clears a level in New Super Mario Bros. and New Super Mario Bros. Wii.
- Since Brawl: He spins and falls, a reference to his defeat animation from the original arcade game Donkey Kong. The animation is faster in Ultimate.
Donkey Kong
- All installments: Donkey Kong looks to the camera, shrugging his shoulders and letting out a grunt.
- Since Super Smash Bros. Brawl:
- He rapidly pounds his chest with his fists. This taunt is faster in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
- He shakes his fur, as if he was wet. This taunt is faster in Ultimate.
Yoshi
- All games: Yoshi waves his arms and shouts, "Yoshi!"
- Since Brawl:
- A dance that ends with "Yoshi!" The taunt is slightly shorter in Ultimate.
- He chases his tail.
Luigi
- All games: Luigi looks downwards with his hands behind his back, and kicks towards the floor. If a player is standing in front of Luigi during this process, the kick does 1% damage.
- Since Super Smash Bros. Brawl:
- Strikes multiple stand-still poses: he shows two fingers, then he smiles while he is pointing, then he thinks with his finger under his nose, then he looks in a corner, then he takes fright.
- Belly flops onto the ground then bounces back to his feet. Similar to his victory pose from Super Smash Bros. Melee.
Bowser
- Since Melee: Bowser roars, turning his head back, his claws extended.
- Since Brawl:
- Bites 5 times. The taunt is faster in Ultimate.
- Dances on one foot.
Princess Peach
- Since Super Smash Bros. Melee: Winks and points to the camera, exclaiming, "Sweet!" Since Brawl, the exclamation is changed to "Uh-huh!". In Ultimate, the spinning animation has been removed, and it now has a heart effect.
- Since Brawl:
- Takes her parasol out and spins it, saying "Sweet".
- Dances in a taunting manner and holding her dress, while singing "Lalalalala..." This taunt is faster in Ultimate, with the voice changed to fit the speed.
Dr. Mario
- Since Super Smash Bros. Melee: Dr. Mario tosses a Megavitamin of a random color, then grabs it in mid-air.
- Since Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U:
- Grinds his shoe on the ground.
- Pats his shoulder.
Wario
Since Super Smash Bros. Brawl:
- He laughs, drops his jaw, then pushes it up.
- He shakes his rear at the camera, while making taunting sounds.
- He makes a "W" with both his hands multiple times, while saying syllables of his name. This taunt is faster in Ultimate.
- Wario can also taunt on his bike, where he laughs with two hands outward in the "W" sign, then puts one down.
Diddy Kong
Since Super Smash Bros. Brawl:
- Throws his cap in the air and catches it with his head.
- Moves his hands forward and lets out a taunting noise. This taunt is shorter in Ultimate.
- Dances around while clapping his hands.
Rosalina & Luma
Since Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U:
- Spins like a globe on its axis.
- Waves her wand while the Luma nods.
- Bends down and twirls her wand while coming up. The Luma spins and twirls in accordance. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Luma makes noise.
Bowser Jr./Koopalings
Since Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U:
- Blows a fireball while laughing.
- Waves his hammer above his head. In Ultimate, the Koopalings use their wands from New Super Mario Bros. Wii instead of a hammer.
- Spins using the Junior Clown Car's "kart mode."
Daisy
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate:
- Raises her fist while saying "Woohoo!" Resembles her official artwork.
- Twirls around, then performs a V sign while saying "Yeah!"
- Places her hands on her hips while uttering a grunt. Resembles her artwork from Itadaki Street DS and Mario Kart 7.
King K. Rool
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate:
- Snarls four times in succession while facing the foreground.
- Taps his belly. Notably, this taunt triggers K. Rool's distinctive super armor mechanic used by several of his attacks, such as his side tilt attack and neutral air attack.
- Puts his hands on his knees and sinisterly stomps with one foot.
Piranha Plant
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate:
- Retracts into its pot/Warp Pipe before poking out. Reminiscent of how Piranha Plants behave in 2D platformers.
- Performs four empty bites in succession, grinning after the final one.
- Twirls.
Smash Taunts
Smash Taunting is a taunt available only to Snake, Pit and the Star Fox characters. This technique helps the player communicate with the character's in-universe allies. To activate it, the player must execute a down taunt for one frame; however, the taunt only works on specific stages when the player is controlling a specific character.
All of these Smash Taunts cannot be performed while someone is in Final Smash standby, or someone has a fully assembled Dragoon/Daybreak. A conversation can also be interrupted if the aforementioned conditions are met while the conversation is active. Smash Taunts also cannot be performed at all on the Final Destination or Battlefield variant.
The below is a brief overview of taunts affecting various Super Mario fighters.
Snake's Smash Taunt
- See also: List of Snake's codec conversations
The player must choose Snake and play Shadow Moses Island. Once in the stage, the player should do a split-second down taunt. Then, if he is not interrupted, he will establish communication with Roy Campbell, Mei Ling, or Otacon, who begins talking about the fighters, with conversations about Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong, Yoshi, Bowser, Peach, Wario, and Diddy Kong included, similar to how players are able to obtain information during boss fights using the radio in the Metal Gear Solid series. If Snake is KO'd during a conversation, the person on the other end will shout Snake's name, similar to during the Game Over screens of the Metal Gear Solid series. Characters that were not playable in Super Smash Bros. Brawl do not have a codec conversation, so Dr. Mario, Rosalina, Bowser Jr., Daisy, Piranha Plant, and King K. Rool do not have these.
Pit's Smash Taunt
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The player must choose Pit and play as him in Palutena's Temple; here, Pit can call Palutena and Viridi by using a Smash Taunt known as Palutena's Guidance. They talk about the characters who are fighting in the match, including Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong, Yoshi, Bowser, Peach, Wario, Diddy Kong, Dr. Mario, Rosalina, Bowser Jr., Daisy, King K. Rool, and Piranha Plant. If more than one opponent is in the match, the game will select one to talk about at random.
Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
Characters can taunt or cheer for the player in Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour by using 
for taunting and 
for cheering; however, they must not be using the same controller. This does not directly affect gameplay, but the quotes on the screen can provide as a distraction for the player.
| Character | or 
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mario | ↑:Miss! →:Boo! ↓:Achoo! Excuse me! ←:Move it! |
↑:Go for it! →:Let's go! ↓:You're the best! ←:You got it! |
| Luigi | ↑:Tough shot! →:This is a very tense moment! ↓:You look ridiculous. ←:Wow! Make or break! |
↑:Oh, yeah! Looking good! →:You gotta believe! ↓:Wowser, you're the best! ←:You're unbelievable! |
| Princess Peach | ↑:This might turn a bit... →:Can you pull this off? ↓:Don't duff it! ←:Could you hurry up?! |
↑:Hit a pretty one! →:Do your best! ↓:This shot is all you! ←:Piece of cake! |
| Princess Daisy | ↑:This shot's soooo easy. →:Seriously, are you aiming there? ↓:Can you really make this? ←:Are you just gonna let me win?!?! |
↑:Let it fly! →:You can do this, I just know it! ↓:Just hit it! ←:Watch where you send it! |
| Yoshi | ↑:(Where's THIS going?) →:(Are you nervous?) ↓:(You can't reach there from here!) ←:(Do you want some advice?) |
↑:(Take a deep breath and swing!) →:(Don't forget to watch the wind speed!) ↓:(Give it all you've got!) ←:(It's O.K. Just be calm.) |
| Birdo | ↑:(Oh miss! MISS! Please miss!) →:(You're going to lay an egg!) ↓:(Here's my chance!) ←:(How can you possibly make that shot?) |
↑:(Oh, splendid!) →:(Give it your best shot!) ↓:(I simply can't wait to see your shot!) ←:(Put a little pep into your swing!) |
| Bowser | ↑:I rule! Heh heh heh! →:Amateur! ↓:Bwah ha ha! ←:Raaaahhhrrr! |
↑:Gweh heh heh heh! →:Do it! ↓:Zzz...zzz... ←:Go! |
| Bowser Jr. | ↑:Baby shot! →:Ooh...RAH! ↓:Eh heh heh! ←:Trouble! |
↑:Whack that ball! →:Don't stink! ↓:Get mad! ←:Just like practice! |
| Donkey Kong | ↑:(Look out! Banana peel!) →:(If you hit this, I'll go ape!) ↓:(Jump! Flaming barrel!) ←:(Better use the hammer!) |
↑:(Crush it!) →:(Go for it!) ↓:(It's hammering time!) ←:(You're on fire!) |
| Diddy Kong | ↑:(Quit monkeying around!) →:(This chimp'll be champ!) ↓:(You're gonna hook it!) ←:(Is that the right club?) |
↑:(Go! Go! Go!) →:(Awesome!) ↓:(Put it in!) ←:(You're in the groove!) |
| Koopa Troopa | ↑:(I do believe you'll slice it!) →:(This shot's rather out of your league, isn't it?) ↓:(I've got doubts about this...) ←:(This shot looks quite difficult!) |
↑:(I daresay you're due for a nice shot!) →:(Hit it nice and clean. I know you can!) ↓:(Just relax and play your game.) ←:(Clear your mind and focus!) |
| Boo | ↑:(BOO! Did I distract you?) →:(Just concentrate on the BLEEAAAHH! Hee hee!) ↓:(Aren't you afraid of whiffing?) ←:(This shot should be ghoulish.) |
↑:(Eee hee hee! You're great!) →:(Someone's swinging! Be quiet!) ↓:(Don't be afraid!) ←:(Eek! A ghost!) |
| Wario | ↑:Urp... sorry! →:Shank it! Ahh hah hah hah! ↓:Need a lesson, loser? ←:Hit it, slowpoke! |
↑:Good luck! To ME! Ahh ha hah hah! →:Who do you think you are, buster? ↓:Wa ha ha ha! ←:If you win, I hate you. |
| Waluigi | ↑:Oh, come on! →:You're cheating! ↓:Are you sweating? ←:Don't whiff! |
↑:Today! →:Waaah, this looks too easy... ↓:Not bad... for you! ←:Only cheaters mess up! |
| Petey Piranha | ↑:(Uh-oh! This don't look good!) →:(You make me sick!) ↓:(I will CRUSH you!) ←:(Get on with it!) |
↑:(Better pay attention!) →:(Timing is everything!) ↓:(Don't whiff it, OK?) ←:(Hack that thing!) |
| Shadow Mario* | ↑:(......); (I could hit this shot in the dark.) →:(...............); (This is where it all goes wrong for you.) ↓:(..........) ;(Go ahead if you really think you can make it.) ←:(............); (You're having problems with THAT shot?!?) |
↑:(......); (Hit it!) →:(...............); (Haste makes waste!) ↓:(..........); (Show that ball who's boss!) ←:(............); (You rule!) |
| Neil | ↑:Whoa... →:Don't freak out! ↓:You gotta hit this! ←:You better nail it! |
↑:You can do it! →:Watch the ball! ↓:Looking good! ←:Think happy thoughts! |
| Ella | ↑:Keep your head down! →:Are you gonna swing? ↓:Watch your elbows! ←:Don't overthink it! |
↑:Good luck! →:Let's go! ↓:Swing like you always do! ←:Don't worry! You'll do fine! |
*In the American English version of the game, Shadow Mario's dialogue is purely ellipses. In the European/Australian version, however, he is more articulate.
Mario Golf: Advance Tour
Just like its console counterpart, characters can taunt or cheer (called supports in this game) for players in Mario Golf: Advance Tour by using 
for taunting and 
, 
, 
, and 
for cheering. All characters except your main character will use their Birdie lines for their supports and use their bogey lines for their taunts. Mario, Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Luigi, Bowser, Waluigi, Wario, Neil, and Ella reuse their cheer and taunt lines from Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour.
| Character |
|
and
|
|---|---|---|
| Mario | ↑:Miss! →:Boo! ↓:Achoo! Excuse me! ←:Move it! |
A:You're the best! B:You got it! L:Go for it! R:Let's go! |
| Princess Peach | ↑:This might turn a bit... →:Can you pull this off? ↓:Don't duff it! ←:Could you hurry up?! |
A:This shot is all you! B:Piece of cake! L:Hit a pretty one! R:Do your best! |
| Yoshi | ↑:(Where's THIS going?) →:(Are you nervous?) ↓:(You can't reach there from here!) ←:(Do you want some advice?) |
A:(Give it all you've got!) B:(It's O.K. Just be calm.) L:(Take a deep breath and swing!) R:(Don't forget to watch the wind speed!) |
| Donkey Kong | ↑:(Look out! Banana peel!) →:(If you hit this, I'll go ape!) ↓:(Jump! Flaming barrel!) ←:(Better use the hammer!) |
A:(It's hammering time!) B:(You're on fire!) L:(Crush it!) R:(Go for it!) |
| Luigi | ↑:Tough shot! →:This is a very tense moment! ↓:You look ridiculous. ←:Wow! Make or break! |
A:Wowser, you're the best! B:You're unbelievable! L:Oh, yeah! Looking good! R:You gotta believe! |
| Bowser | ↑:I rule! Heh heh heh! →:Amateur! ↓:Bwah ha ha! ←:Raaaahhhrrr! |
A:Zzz...zzz... B:Go! L:Gweh heh heh heh! R:Do it! |
| Waluigi | ↑:Oh, come on! →:You're cheating! ↓:Are you sweating? ←:Don't whiff! |
A:Not bad... for you! B:Only cheaters mess up! L:Today! R:Waaah, this looks too easy... |
| Wario | ↑:Urp... sorry! →:Shank it! Ahh hah hah hah! ↓:Need a lesson, loser? ←:Hit it, slowpoke! |
A:Wa ha ha ha! B:If you win, I hate you. L:Good luck! To ME! Ahh ha hah hah! R:Who do you think you are, buster? |
| Putts | ↑:I think you should consider quitting. →:I must chortle at your sad game! ↓:Percentage-wise, you're likely to miss. ←:I've analyzed your chances. They stink. |
A:Your golf game fascinates me! Keep it up! B:Attempt your best! L:It's all just a matter of force and vectors! R:Can I be your friend? |
| Joe | ↑:Worry about missing and you'll miss for sure! →:Whatcha think of these shades? Hot! ↓:Looks simple to me, baby! ←:Don't shake, shake, shake too much! |
A:Nail this thing, baby! Rock it! B:Get down on this shot! Yow! L:Show your smoothness! R:Miracle shot! |
| Grace | ↑:I do wonder what horror is about to occur. →:Do you have any luck left, you poor creature? ↓:Would you mind hitting terribly! ←:You DO know I can end this anytime, yes? |
A:Golf is about rhythm, so try to find yours! B:Your mechanics are actually quite sound! L:You've hit some decent shots... Hit another! R:It is your time to shine! |
| Sherry | ↑:You might miss... so don't be sad. →:Mistakes have a way of snowballing... ↓:I have to say, I might win this thing! ←:Is it cold out? It looks like you're shaking! |
A:You have a good shot at this! B:I know you have great shots... Show me one! L:Just take it nice and easy, OK? R:Don't worry about what might be! |
| Tiny | ↑:Think you can nail this, pip-squeak? →:Hey, shrimp, what are you thinking? ↓:Hey, peewee! Get a move on! ←:You look like you're about to pass out! |
A:If anybody can hit this, it's you! B:Hit it! If you wait, you'll get nervous! L:Hey, I'm pulling for you! R:Let the power out! |
| Azalea | ↑:Call me crazy, but this looks like a miss! →:You're on a roll! ...For now. ↓:You're totally gonna regret this shot! ←:I could sink this shot, no problem. |
A:Just see the ball into the hole! B:Hey, believe in yourself! I do! L:Hey, just do your best! R:Do what you do best, OK? |
| Gene | ↑:Mind if I laugh? Don't mind if I do! →:I've seen the future! You're awful there, too. ↓:Well, enjoy the awful shot you're about to make. ←:The Gene doubts you have the skills, frankly. |
A:You'll probably be OK... B:Try to relax and play your game. L:Well, your turn. Don't not be good! R:Forget pressure. Just whack it! |
| Kid | ↑:Are you sure that's the shot you want to take? →:This shot won't be enough to help you. ↓:So, you just want to throw away your shot? ←:Have I taught you nothing? |
A:Never give up! Hang in there! B:You must have faith in yourself to win. L:Just focus! Play with power! R:Show me one of your play-maker shots! |
| Neil | ↑:Whoa... →:Don't freak out! ↓:You gotta hit this! ←:You better nail it! |
A:Looking good! B:Think happy thoughts! L:You can do it! R:Watch the ball! |
| Ella | ↑:Keep your head down! →:Are you gonna swing? ↓:Watch your elbows! ←:Don't overthink it! |
A:Swing like you always do! B:Don't worry! You'll do fine! L:Good luck! R:Let's go! |
Mario Power Tennis
In Mario Power Tennis, the player can taunt by tapping "A" while the ball is on the other side of the court. These taunts lower the power gauge of the foe, making it harder for him or her to get a special attack.
| Character | Description |
|---|---|
| Mario | Mario waves his arm while resting the racket on his shoulder and says, "Come on!". |
| Luigi | Luigi waves his arms and says, "Luigi time!". |
| Princess Peach | Peach waves and says, "Over here!". |
| Princess Daisy | Daisy shouts, "Hey come on!". |
| Yoshi | Yoshi jumps into the air with his arms raised and says "Yoshi!". |
| Boo | Boo sticks its tongue out while making noises. |
| Bowser | Bowser waves his arms towards himself and roars. |
| Bowser Jr. | Bowser Jr. hops and says something. |
| Donkey Kong | Donkey Kong gestures and makes monkey noises. |
| Diddy Kong | Diddy lies on the court and waves his racket in the air while making monkey sounds. |
| Wario | Wario shakes his butt, saying, "Come on, come on, come on!". |
| Waluigi | Waluigi waves his hands saying, "Waah wah!". |
| Koopa Troopa | Koopa Troopa twirls around making noises. |
| Paratroopa | Paratroopa waves and makes noises. |
| Shy Guy | Shy Guy stands on his racket facing downwards and meows. |
| Fly Guy | Fly Guy moves his body and meows. |
| Petey Piranha | Petey Piranha flaps his wings and makes noises. |
| Wiggler | Wiggler waves and makes noises. |
Mario Tennis Open / Mario Sports Superstars
In Mario Tennis Open and the tennis mode of Mario Sports Superstars, the player can taunt by tapping or pressing any shot button before an opponent's serve or before their return. A successfully completed taunts powers up the player's next shot. Most characters have their taunt animations reused from Mario Power Tennis, and characters who were previously playable in Mario Tennis Open are reused in Mario Sports Superstars
| Character | Description |
|---|---|
 Mario |
Mario waves his arm while resting the racket on his shoulder and says, "Come on!". |
 Luigi |
Luigi waves his arms and says, "Luigi time!". |
 Princess Peach |
Peach waves and says, "Over here!". |
 Yoshi and his color variants |
Yoshi jumps into the air and says, "Yo! Yo!". |
 Princess Daisy |
Daisy shouts, "Hey come on!". |
| Luma | Luma jumps and spins saying, "Come on!". |
 Baby Mario |
Baby Mario stands on one foot, waving his racket, and saying, "Ha, ha". |
| Baby Peach | Baby Peach waves her racket saying, "Nya, nya". |
 Metal Mario |
Identical to Mario. Metal Mario waves his arm while resting the racket on his shoulder and says, "Come on!". |
| Dry Bowser | Dry Bowser waves his arms towards himself and roars. |
 Boo |
Boo sticks its tongue out. |
 Bowser Jr. |
Bowser Jr. hops while waving his racket and says something. |
 Diddy Kong |
Diddy lies on the field and waves his racket in the air while saying, "Come on!". |
 Donkey Kong |
Donkey Kong gestures, calling out. |
 Waluigi |
Waluigi stands on one foot and says, "Waah wah!". |
 Wario |
Wario pats his belly and grunts, "Come on". |
 Bowser |
Bowser waves his arms towards him and roars |
| Male Mii | A male Mii will stretch his leg and shout, "Hoo, hoo!". |
| Female Mii | A female Mii will wave her arm and giggle. |
 Birdo |
Birdo does a pose and shouts. |
 Rosalina |
Rosalina twirls around while saying, "Uh huh." |
 Baby Luigi |
Baby Luigi waves his racket around and yells. The voice clip used is one of his banana slip sound effects from Mario Kart 8. |
 Pink Gold Peach |
Identical to Peach. Pink Gold Peach waves and says, "Over here!". |
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash / Mario Tennis Aces
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Template:More images Taunting returns in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash and Mario Tennis Aces with the same mechanics as in previous Mario Tennis games and the tennis mode of Mario Sports Superstars. Computer players additionally taunt when the player is serving.
| Character | Description |
|---|---|
| Mario | Mario waves his arm while resting the racket on his shoulder and says, "Come on!" or "Hey, hey!". |
| Luigi | |
| Wario | |
| Waluigi | |
| Peach | |
| Daisy | |
| Rosalina | |
| Toad | |
| Toadette | |
| Bowser | |
| Bowser Jr. | |
| Boo | |
| Yoshi | |
| Donkey Kong | |
| Spike | |
| Chain Chomp | |
| Koopa Troopa | |
| Blooper | |
| Diddy Kong | |
| Birdo | |
| Koopa Paratroopa | |
| Shy Guy | |
| Petey Piranha | |
| Luma | |
| Boom Boom | |
| Pauline | |
| Kamek | |
| Dry Bones | |
| Fire Piranha Plant | |
| Dry Bowser | |
| Sprixie Princess |
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