Mario Strikers Battle League Cups: Types, Modes & Reward

Mario’s new sports game Mario Strikers: Battle League, was released on June 10, 2022, making it the third game of the Mario Strikers series. It is developed by Next Level Games and published by Nintendo. The Strikers Club Mode and Cup Battles Mode are this guide’s centerpieces; both are two of the five Mario Strikers Battle modes.

There are options for customization in the game as well. Players can opt for Mario Strikers Battle League Builds and gear to fine-tune the playstyle.

Cup Battle Mode in Mario Strikers

This mode is basically a tournament against CPU teams. You can play this solo or get up to 4 players to play against the CPU.

Here’s how it works:

1. Tournament Format: Cup Battle Mode uses a double-elimination tournament format. You can play this mode solo or with up to 4 players against CPU teams. In a double-elimination tournament, even if you lose one match, you’re not immediately eliminated. You have another chance, but if you lose twice, you’re out of the tournament.
2. Upper and Lower Brackets: At the beginning of the tournament, all teams are placed in the upper bracket. When a team loses a match, it gets moved to the lower bracket. If a team loses a second time in the lower bracket, they are eliminated from the tournament.
3. Finals: The tournament culminates in the finals, where one team from each bracket competes. The team from the lower bracket will have faced tougher competition since they had to win more matches to reach the finals. The upper bracket team only needs to win once in the finals, while the lower bracket team must win twice to win the tournament.
4. Revenge Match: If your team loses a match and is about to be eliminated from the tournament, you have the option for a rematch against the team you just lost to. The first rematch costs 100 coins and is against your previous opponent. There is no limit to the number of rematches you can have, but each subsequent rematch will cost more coins.

Difficulty Options in Cup Battle Mode of Mario Strikers: Battle

You can play this tournament in two modes, which are:

1. Normal Mode: This is the default mode with straightforward gameplay and fewer technicalities. You start with this mode, and it serves as the foundation for your Cup Battle experience.
2. Galactic Mode: To unlock Galactic Mode, you must first win all the Cups in Normal Mode. Once unlocked, you can switch between Normal and Galactic Modes by pressing X in the Cup Battle Menu. Galactic Mode offers a higher level of difficulty, but the rewards for success are greater. It provides a more challenging gameplay experience.

Cannon Cup

There are a total of six different cups in Mario Strikers Battle League, each having a normal mode and galactic mode along with its rewards.

In this cup, you will play against teams that focus on shooting from a range. It is recommended to have a high-speed team composition which will allow you to be more agile while switching sides, attacking, and defending.

Normal Mode

Team Composition:

• Rosalina: Team Scorer with strong shooting ability and high base strength.
• Peach: Dribbler and playmaker with the Hyper Strike ability, excellent technique, and speed.
• Mario: Alternate scorer with good shooting stats and speed, suitable for dribbling.
• Waluigi: Supporting defender with good strength and range.

Tips:

• Prevent opponents from taking long-range shots by applying pressure and defending well.
• Use a high-speed team composition to be agile in attack and defense.

Galactic Mode

Team Composition

• Peach: High-speed item collector with a technique stat of 22.
• Luigi and Rosalina: Hyper-strike shooters with high technique stats of 24 and 23, respectively.
• Waluigi: Fast item collector with a technique stat of 21, positioned at the back.

Tips:

• Focus on collecting items and using the Hyper Strike ability effectively.
• Tackle opponents to regain possession, as they may not pass frequently.
• Utilize counterattacks to score and take the lead.
• Be vigilant against opponent dodges and prevent them from making perfect shots.

Reward for Winning the Cannon Cup:

• Winning the Cannon Cup for the first time grants you 400 coins in Normal Mode and 1,000 coins in Galactic Mode.
• Subsequent victories in the tournament will decrease the rewards by 50 coins and 100 coins, respectively, each time.

Chain Cup

In this cup, the teams you face will have the best passing in Mario Strikers Battle League. To counter their passing, you will need to set up a team with high strength and speed.

Normal Mode: Team Composition

• Rosalina: Goal-getter with strong curve shots, high strength, and shooting ability.
• Peach: High-speed chaser and excellent passer with agility.
• Waluigi: Nimble Defender with high strength and speed for quick tackles and passing.
• Donkey Kong: Iron Defense with strength and a larger frame for increased defensive range.

Normal Mode: Tips

• Opponents will pass consecutively, making ball possession challenging. Use high-strength players to tackle and regain possession.
• Pass to agile players after gaining possession to set up goal-scoring opportunities.

Galactic Mode: Team Composition

• Peach: In front for fast item collection with high speed and a technical stat of 22.
• Rosalina and Luigi: Hyper Strike Shooters with high technique stats of 23 and 21, respectively, for a favorable Hyper meter.
• Waluigi: Center back for quick item collection near the team’s goal with a technical stat of 21.

Galactic Mode: Tips

• Exploit opponents’ passing gameplay by waiting for them to stop passing, then press with high-strength players to tackle and gain possession.
• Utilize items to your advantage.

The Reward of Chain Cup

• Winning the Chain Cup for the first time in Normal Mode rewards you with 400 coins.
• Winning the Chain Cup for the first time in Galactic Mode grants you 1,000 coins.
• Subsequent victories in the tournament will decrease the rewards by 50 coins and 100 coins, respectively, each time.

Turbo Cup

As the name suggests, in this tournament, you will play against CPU teams that specialize in speed. Turbo Cup will have Mario Strikers: Battle League’s fastest and quickest teams.

Normal Mode: Team Composition

• Peach: Center forward as a dribbler and playmaker with high speed and technique.
• Rosalina: Main scorer on the right due to strong shooting ability and curve shots.
• Yoshi: Substitute scorer and playmaker on the left with fast and strong shots, along with a high passing stat.
• Waluigi: Defender with high speed and strength for effective defending and good range.

Normal Mode: Tips

• Prioritize passing and taking quick shots for goals to make use of your team’s speed advantage.
• Beware of aggressive tackles from opponents and avoid them unless necessary.
• Focus on item and striker orb collection to prevent opponents from scoring.

Galactic Mode: Team Composition

• Peach: Front position for fast item collection with high speed and a technique stat of 22.
• Luigi: Right side Hyper Strike shooter with a technique stat of 24 for a favorable Hyper Meter.
• Rosalina: Left side Hyper Strike shooter with a technique stat of 23 for a favorable Hyper Meter.
• Waluigi: Center back for quick item collection with a technique stat of 21.

Galactic Mode: Tips

• When your team loses possession, quickly fall back to defend the goal to counter opponent counterattacks.
• Be cautious of the opponent’s high-speed gameplay and aim to take long shots when in their territory.
• Utilize items to slow down opponents and gain a speed advantage.

The reward of Turbo Cup

You will receive 400 coins for winning the normal mode for the first time and 1,000 coins for winning the Galactic mode for the first time. However, after successive wins, you will get 50 coins and 100 coins lesser reward, respectively.

Muscle Cup

This tournament will have CPU opponent teams being the best in strength. Since you will be facing big and heavy opponents such as Wario, Bowser, and Donkey King, you will also need a strength-heavy team. However, make sure there are players in your team who are agile and can take a shot from a distance.

Normal Mode: Team Composition

• Center Forward: Rosalina (goal-getter with strong shooting ability)
• Right: Donkey Kong (big-man passer with strength and passing ability)
• Left: Waluigi (nimble defender with high strength and speed)
• Center Back: Bowser (iron defense with high strength and strong tackles)

Normal Mode: Tips

• Focus on avoiding hard-hitting tackles.
• Use your team’s heavy-strength players to counter opponent tackles.

Galactic Mode: Team Composition

• Center Forward: Peach (fast item collector with high speed)
• Hyper Strike Shooters: Luigi and Rosalina (favorable Hyper Meter with high technique)
• Center Back: Waluigi (item collector with a good technique stat)

Galactic Mode: Tips

• Play defensively by tackling players with high strength to regain possession.
• Avoid taking on opponents with high strength head-on; dodge or run away from them to outpace them.

The Reward of Muscle Cup

• Winning the Muscle Cup in Normal Mode for the first time rewards you with 400 Coins, decreasing to 50 Coins for each successive win.
• In Galactic Mode, the initial reward is 1,000 Coins, decreasing to 100 Coins for each subsequent win.

Trick Cup

In the Trick Cup tournament of Mario Strikers: Battle League, you will be up against CPU teams best in technique in Mario Striker: Battle League. We will recommend that your team has high-strength characters since the opponents have high techniques. Your team will be able to intercept the perfect passes and Hyper Strikes, as well as high-speed characters who can tackle and win the ball.

Normal Mode: Team Composition

• Center Forward: Rosalina (goal-getter with strength and curved shots)
• High-Speed Chaser: Peach (to chase down opponents and tackle during Hyper Strikes)
• Nimble Defender: Waluigi (high strength and speed, quick tackles, and passing to Rosalina)
• Center Back: Donkey Kong (iron defense with a big frame, high strength, and good passing)

Normal Mode: Tips

• Use high-speed and high-strength characters alternately to create two tiers of defense.
• After tackling, aim to score quickly while the opponent’s defense is weakened.

Galactic Mode: Team Composition

• Center Forward: Peach (fast item collection with high speed)
• Hyper Strike Shooters: Luigi and Rosalina (favorable Hyper Meter with high technique)
• Center Back: Waluigi (fast item collection with a good technique stat)

Galactic Mode: Tips

• Prevent opponents from entering your half, as they are deadly with passes and shots.
• Use high-strength characters to disrupt opponent plays and clear the ball when necessary.
• Use basic tackles instead of charged tackles to stop opponent momentum at close range.

The Reward of Trick Cup

The tournament will reward you with 400 Coins and 1,000 Coins after winning Normal mode and Galactic mode for the first time, respectively. With every successive win, the reward will reduce by 50 Coins in normal mode and 100 Coins in Galactic mode.

Championship Cup

This is the ultimate Cup tournament in Mario Strikers: Battle League. The CPU teams specialize not only in one or two attributes but all. To unlock this tournament, you will need to win all previous five Cup battles. If you haven’t won all five tournaments, you will not be able to see the option of the Championship Cup.

Normal Mode: Team Composition

• Center Forward: Rosalina (goal-getter with high strength and curved shots)
• High-Speed Chaser: Peach (to chase down opponents and tackle during Hyper Strikes)
• Nimble Defender: Waluigi (high-strength tackles and ball control)
• Center Back: Donkey Kong (large frame for defense)

Normal Mode: Tips

• Be aggressive in tackling opponents and run the ball straight to their goal.
• Focus on landing shots frequently to keep the ball in the opponent’s half.

Galactic Mode: Team Composition

• Center Forward: Peach (fast item collection with high speed)
• Hyper Strike Shooters: Rosalina and Luigi (favorable Hyper Meter with high technique)
• Center Back: Waluigi (fast item collection near the team’s goal)

Galactic Mode: Tips

• Cover opponents closely to prevent them from freely passing and shooting.
• Stay vigilant in defense, as opponents will pass and shoot quickly.

The Reward of the Championship Cup

• Winning the Championship Cup in Normal Mode for the first time rewards you with 400 Coins, decreasing to 50 Coins for each successive win.
• In Galactic Mode, the initial reward is 1,000 Coins, decreasing to 100 Coins for each subsequent win.
• Clearing all the Cups leading up to the Championship Cup awards you 500 Coins.
• You can purchase the Bushido Gear Set as a reward.
• You’ll also unlock the Staff Credits after winning the Championship Cup.

That is all from our side; these team compositions and tactics will get you all these Cups of Mario Strikers: Battle League in no time. You can also read Mario Strikers Battle League Football Best Team guide to get a better idea of team compositions that play a vital role in this game.

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