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Waluigi

Waluigi is a fictional character in Nintendo's Mario franchise.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Waluigi is a fictional character in Nintendo's Mario (franchise). He first appeared in Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64 in 2000 and is usually portrayed as Luigi's self-proclaimed rival and Wario's partner in spin-off games.

Creation and debut

Waluigi was created by Camelot employee Fumihide Aoki and introduced in Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64 in 2000. He was designed as Wario's tennis partner and sidekick.

Character role

Waluigi is typically portrayed as Luigi's rival and as a mischievous companion to Wario. He is usually used in spin-off titles rather than the main Mario platform games.

Design and appearance

The character is known for his tall, lanky frame, pointed features, purple-and-blue clothing, and cap marked with an inverted yellow 'L'. These traits visually distinguish him from Luigi and Wario.

Appearances in games

Waluigi has appeared in numerous Mario sports games, many Mario Party titles, and the Mario Kart series. He has also made cameo appearances in other Nintendo crossover games.

Key facts

  • Waluigi debuted in Mario Tennis as a doubles partner for Wario.
  • He is commonly depicted in Mario sports, Mario Party, and Mario Kart games.
  • He has not been established as a mainline Mario series character and is associated mainly with spin-offs.
  • His design emphasizes extreme height, thinness, and a purple colour scheme.
  • The character was created by Camelot employee Fumihide Aoki.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Waluigi?
Waluigi is a fictional Mario franchise character who is usually portrayed as Luigi's rival and Wario's partner in spin-off games.
When did Waluigi first appear?
He first appeared in Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64 in 2000.
Who created Waluigi?
Waluigi was created by Camelot employee Fumihide Aoki.
Who voiced Waluigi?
Charles Martinet voiced Waluigi from 2000 to 2022.
Is Waluigi in main Mario games?
Waluigi is associated mainly with Mario spin-offs and has not had a major role in the mainline platform series.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waluigi
    Supports: First appearance, role in the Mario franchise, creator, voice actor, design, and game appearances.
  2. MarioWiki — https://www.mariowiki.com/Waluigi
    Supports: Character role, personality, design traits, and recurring appearances in spin-off games.
  3. SmashWiki — https://www.ssbwiki.com/Waluigi
    Supports: Physical description, rivalry with Luigi, and appearances in crossover and spin-off contexts.