Why is Dr Mario bottom tier?

Dr. Mario was previously considered a low tier in SSB4 due to a large combination of factors, including his lackluster mobility and short range granting him a poor neutral game, as well as his abysmal recovery and limited combo game, the latter especially compared to his regular incarnation.
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Is Dr. Mario top tier?

Dr. Mario currently ranks 13th on the Melee tier list, at the end of B- tier, two places higher than Mario's rank and his best placement in the series. His combo ability possesses unique qualities, such as an unusual-functioning reverse-sex kick.
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Why is Dr. Mario so much worse than Mario?

One of the things that makes him much worse than Mario is the fact that his combos aren't as good because of his u air sending people horizontally instead of vertically like Mario's, and his lessened jump height and air mobility.
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Why is Kirby always bottom tier?

The main reason why Kirby is lower tier, he is rather slow and has no good approach option in neutral without a copy ability.
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Is Dr. Mario good in Smash Ultimate?

Dr. Mario in Smash Ultimate is a character who fights up close using his moves with high damage output and knockback. His quick and easy to hit aerial attacks (Nair, Bair, Uair) are good for dealing damage, while he can make use of his Down Special and very fast Smash Attacks / Up Special to take stocks.
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Is Doctor Mario a heavy?

Dr. Mario is a little heavier than Mario, with a shorter reach and more powerful smash attacks, and throws Megavitamins instead of Mario's fireballs. In addition, there are three trophies of Dr. Mario, as well as a trophy of the three viruses from his original game, and a trophy of the Megavitamin.
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What tier is Doctor Mario in Smash ultimate?

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Dr. Mario is from the Mario Series and ranks as a D Tier Pick (Below Average). This How To Play Dr.
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Why is Kirby so weak?

Kirby is a decent character but has big flaws such as his range, combo restrictions on platform stages, and air speed. He is to trap and zone out because of his air speed and lack of approaching options. While Kirby has received buffs in the past, they don't focus on his fundamental problems in competitive play.
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Why is Kirby low tier in Smash?

The main reason why Kirby is lower tier, he is rather slow and has no good approach option in neutral without a copy ability.
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Is Kirby Good Ultimate?

Kirby ranks 2nd on the current tier list and is his best tier placement in the series. Kirby has strong, fast attacks that can KO at damages below 100%, such as his forward smash, and he has a great edgeguarding game, due to his long recovery and powerful aerials, particularly his down aerial.
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Is Mario or Luigi better smash Ultimate?

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario once again is usually ranked higher than his brother on tier lists. However, this can be open for debate, as Luigi has qualities that are unmatched by even some top-tiers. This can place Luigi in a weird spot for top players to rank.
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Is Dr Mario different than Mario?

for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, where he is considered a separate character from Mario. The Super Mario Kodansha manga also portrayed him as a separate character from Mario, with Nurse Toadstool being a separate character from Peach.
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Does Dr. Mario Forward Air Spike?

Forward Air:

Dr. Mario does a aerial punch like Mario, but it has not spike hitbox. Instead, it has a strong horizontal hitbox. The sourspot deals 10% damage and lower knockback.
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Is Kirby overpowered?

16 Overpowered: Kirby In Super Smash Bros.

The version of Kirby that appeared in the original Super Smash Bros. game may be the pinnacle of his success, due to his high speed, large hitboxes on his moves, and amazing smash attacks, with his forward smash being able to KO a foe who is as low as 80%.
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How often does the shop in smash ultimate refresh?

A random "SOLD OUT" slot will be refilled after a match or every 3 minutes if the player is in the shop menu; being in another menu or the Switch's home menu typically only updates the shop once.
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Did Dr. Mario get buffed?

Dr. Mario received a major enhancement. His recovery is low tier and attack range is short, making it difficult to take advantage of his attack power. However, the newest update made the following changes.
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Does Dr. Mario have a wall jump?

Trivia. Pikachu, Mewtwo, and Dr. Mario are the only veterans to gain the ability to wall jump in games released after Melee.
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Is Dr. Mario in Ultimate?

Mario is a returning fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. His moveset appears to be similar to the previous game, though he has a new Down-Air which appears to serve as a powerful spike.
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Is Dr. Mario a real doctor?

Though Nintendo is basically omnipresent at this point (regardless of how much or little money their devices are printing), there are still some unsolved mysteries in the Nintendo universe, and a few mysteries left to create.
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