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A diagram showing the form system of Super Mario World, featuring Small Mario (simply identified as Mario), Super Mario, Fire Mario, and Cape Mario. Despite being in the game, Invincible Mario and Balloon Mario are not included, likely as they can overlap any of these forms without overwriting them.
Various forms can be taken across the Super Mario franchise, usually by collecting power-up items, giving the player new abilities. How forms work varies by form and game, but usually they either last until the player is damaged (or they are overwritten with another item) or otherwise wear off after a certain amount of time. In most games, items for most special forms only appear once the player is in the Super form or beyond, with the Small form only receiving Super Mushrooms and a few other specific items. In several early games, getting hit while in any powered-up form causes the player to immediately revert to Small form, though starting with the international release of Super Mario Bros. 3, they instead revert to Super form when in a form beyond that, which became the standard system starting with all versions of Super Mario Land 2 - 6 Golden Coins. Some forms, such as Invincibility, can overlap other forms without overwriting them, which is how all forms work in Super Mario 64. In Super Mario Sunshine, forms are instead achieved through different attachments to F.L.U.D.D. as alternative to its Squirt Nozzle, with the Hover Nozzle being the default and lasting until another type is collected, returning to the Hover Nozzle when a new area is entered. In Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel, both damage-based and timed forms can only be used one at a time, with even Rainbow form canceling out other forms. Some playable characters cannot use forms like these, such as Nabbit in New Super Luigi U, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
List of general/Mario forms
As the main character, most forms apply to Mario first and foremost. A majority are shared with Luigi, and in some games other characters, including — but not limited to — Toad, Yellow Toad and Blue Toad, Toadette, Peach, Daisy, Rosalina, and Wario. This table includes such forms that are used by several characters and the few that are exclusive to Mario, usually due to Mario being the only playable character in a game.
Note: Due to the large amount of appearances some forms have throughout the series, the appearance lists on this table are restricted to the respective first and last. The lists also only count appearances of forms as power-ups rather than as distinct entities (for example, not counting Metal Mario and Tanooki Mario's appearances in Mario Kart 8) and also does not count direct ports or compilation re-releases (such as Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2). Other reissues, such as New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, are counted.
| Form | First appearance | Latest appearance | Description | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Balloon Mario |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Power Balloon Power Flower |
 Bee Mario |
Super Mario Galaxy | Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition | Bouncy Wario springs uncontrollably, which can be used to reach new areas, but also can be used to force Wario to backtrack in downward-oriented segments. Depending on the game, holding the jump button may make him jump higher or faster. He is returned to normal after enough bounces. | Bee Mushroom |
 Big Mario |
Super Mario Maker | Super Mario Maker 2 | Bubble Wario is found only in underwater sections when touching large bubbles that come out of cracks in walls. He constantly moves slowly upward, with the player only being able to control his left and right movement, and is able to pass through currents unaffected. Like Bouncy Wario, it is helpful when traveling upward, but a hindrance when traveling downward. Touching any surface, including the surface of the water, pops the bubble and returns Wario to normal. | Big Mushroom |
 Boo Mario |
Super Mario Galaxy | Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition | Electric Wario bounces backwards once while being zapped, then stands in place with a frazzled expression for a few moments before returning to normal. Its only positive is it defeats enemies on contact in its duration. | Boo Mushroom |
 Boomerang Mario |
Super Mario 3D Land | Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | Fat Wario is much heavier, which means he moves slow, jumps low, and cannot perform other basic moves, but enemies are defeated by being flung off-screen if they touch him, landing causes shockwaves that stun all enemies on-screen, certain blocks can only be destroyed by jumping on them in this form, and some elevators can be forced downward. After walking or jumping enough times, he returns to normal. | Boomerang Flower |
 Bubble Mario |
Super Mario Bros. Wonder | Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park | Flaming Wario is a heavily recurring form that generally features two segments. The first involves Wario running around uncontrollably with his suspenders on fire, with the player only able to make him jump and Wario only turning when he touches a surface, with enemies being stunned if they hit him. After several moments, he becomes the second form where his entire body is on fire, where he moves much slower, can no longer jump but can now be steered, defeats enemies on contact, and can destroy certain blocks. After a few moments of this, Wario becomes covered in ash before shouting it off, returning to normal. In both states, falling in water instantly returns him to normal. | Bubble Flower |
 Builder Mario |
Super Mario Maker 2 | Super Mario Maker 2 | Flat Wario can drift through the air by jumping or falling off ledges, allowing him to cross wide gaps, collect many coins, and reach tight ledges. He can also make it through low areas with small pits that normal Wario would fall in if he attempted to crawl. However, this form moves very slowly on the ground while making a repetitive high-pitched noise. Falling in water, touching a falling drop, taking damage, being grabbed by a D-Bat or Omodonmeka in the first two games, or entering a decompressor in the final game returns him to normal. | Super Hammer |
 Bunny Mario |
Super Mario Land 2 - 6 Golden Coins | Super Mario Land 2 - 6 Golden Coins | Frozen Wario quickly slides the opposite direction of whatever caused him to become that form, defeating enemies and even harmlessly crossing spikes, reverting when he hits a wall. The player cannot control him in any way. | Carrot |
 Cape Mario |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 | Invisible Wario cannot be seen by enemies and can only be seen by the player through dust clouds and occasional flickers, making some platforming segments harder, and is able to pass through seeing-eye doors undetected. Being damaged, going through a pipe, or touching water reverts him. | Cape Feather |
_-_Super_Mario_3D_World.png) Cat Mario |
Super Mario 3D World | Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | Puffy Wario constantly moves upward and can be steered left and right, making the form similar to Bubble Wario, but in the air. Much like it, it is useful for reaching higher areas, but is undesirable when trying to move downward. It is also a common manner of forcing Wario out of boss fights. When he hits a ceiling, he blows the air out and returns to normal. | Super Bell |
 Cloud Mario |
Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Snowman Wario can turn into a large snowball whenever he rolls, allowing him to destroy certain blocks. Even while walking, he can defeat enemies by running into them, but cannot jump as high as normal. Hitting a wall while rolling returns him to normal. | Cloud Flower |
 Costume Mario |
Super Mario Maker | Super Mario Maker | Tiny Wario (which in previous games was a Small Mario analogue) can jump higher and stun enemies by walking through them, but cannot perform other basic actions. Touching water reverts him to normal. | Mystery Mushroom |
 Drill Mario |
Super Mario Bros. Wonder | Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park | Vampire Wario is able to defeat enemies on contact and has floatier movements, even being able to float across the top of water, as well as turn into Vampire Bat Wario. He is reverted by touching light, water drops, or garlic heads. | Drill Mushroom |
 Double Mario |
Super Mario 3D World | Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | Vampire Bat Wario can fly through the air and defeat enemies on contact, though on the ground he moves with an awkward flapping hop. In the former game, it is an alternate state to Vampire Wario and can be switched between them, but in the latter it is standalone. He is reverted by light, water, and hanging heads of garlic. | Double Cherry |
 Elephant Mario |
Super Mario Bros. Wonder | Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Elephant Fruit |
 Fire Mario |
Super Mario Bros. | Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Fire Flower |
 Flower Mario |
Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park | Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Super Flower Pot |
 Flying Mario |
Super Mario Galaxy | Super Mario Galaxy | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Red Star |
 Flying Squirrel Mario |
New Super Mario Bros. U | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Super Acorn |
 Frog Mario |
Super Mario Bros. 3 | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Frog Suit |
 Giga Cat Mario |
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Giga Bell |
 Gold Mario |
New Super Mario Bros. 2 | Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Gold Flower |
 Hammer Mario |
Super Mario Bros. 3 | Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Hammer Suit |
 Mario — Hover Nozzle |
Super Mario Sunshine | Super Mario Sunshine | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Hover Nozzle |
 Ice Mario (1) |
Super Mario Galaxy | Super Mario Galaxy | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Ice Flower |
 Ice Mario (2) |
New Super Mario Bros. Wii | Mario & Luigi: Brothership | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Ice Flower |
 Invincible Mario |
Super Mario Bros. | Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Hiranya Star Racket Super Star |
 Link |
Super Mario Maker 2 (v2.0.0) | Super Mario Maker 2 (v2.0.0) | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Master Sword |
 Lucky Cat Mario |
Super Mario 3D World | Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Lucky Bell |
 Mario, Luigi, and Wario |
Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Mario Cap Luigi Cap Wario Cap | ||
 Mega Mario |
Mario Party 4 | Mario Kart World | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Mega Mushroom Mega Star |
 Metal Mario |
Super Mario 64 | Mario Tennis Fever | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Heavy Mushroom Metal Box Metal Cap Metal Mushroom Orb Metal Racket Power Flower |
 Mini Mario |
Mario Party 4 | New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Mini Mushroom |
.png) Mario — Nozzle |
Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | F.L.U.D.D. | ||
 Mario — Pal Pills |
Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Pal Pills | ||
 Penguin Mario |
New Super Mario Bros. Wii | New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Penguin Suit |
 Power Squirrel Mario |
New Super Mario Bros. U | New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | P-Acorn |
 Propeller Mario |
New Super Mario Bros. Wii | Super Mario Maker 2 | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Propeller Mushroom |
 Raccoon Mario |
Super Mario Bros. 3 | Super Mario Maker 2 | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | P-Wing Super Leaf Tail |
 Rainbow Mario |
Super Mario Galaxy | Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Rainbow Star |
 Rock Mario |
Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Rock Mushroom |
 Mario — Rocket Nozzle |
Super Mario Sunshine | Super Mario Sunshine | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Rocket Nozzle |
 Shell Mario |
New Super Mario Bros. | Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Blue Shell |
 Mario — Slow Flower |
Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Slow Flower | ||
 Small Mario |
Super Mario Bros. | Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Damage |
 SMB2 Mario |
Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | SMB2 Mushroom |
 Space Mario |
Super Mario Land 2 - 6 Golden Coins | Super Mario Land 2 - 6 Golden Coins | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Space Zone |
Mario — Speed Flower |
Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Speed Flower | ||
 Spring Mario |
Super Mario Galaxy | Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Spring Mushroom |
 Statue Mario |
Super Mario Bros. 3 | Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Statue Leaf Tanooki Suit |
 Super Mario |
Super Mario Bros. | Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Super Mushroom |
 Superball Mario |
Super Mario Land | Super Mario Maker 2 | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Superball Flower |
 Superstar Mario |
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island | Yoshi's Island DS | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Super Star |
 Tanooki Mario |
Super Mario Bros. 3 | Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Super Leaf Tanooki Suit |
 Mario — Turbo Nozzle |
Super Mario Sunshine | Super Mario Sunshine | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Turbo Nozzle |
 Vanish Mario |
Super Mario 64 | Super Mario 64 DS | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Power Flower Vanish Cap |
 Weird Mario |
Super Mario Maker | Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Weird Mushroom |
 White Cat Mario |
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Invincibility Bell |
 White Raccoon Mario |
New Super Mario Bros. 2 | New Super Mario Bros. 2 | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Invincibility Leaf |
 White Tanooki Mario |
Super Mario 3D Land | Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Invincibility Leaf |
 Mario — Wing |
Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Wing | ||
 Wing Mario |
Super Mario 64 | Super Mario 64 DS | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Wing Cap Wings |
List of Yoshi forms
Yoshi occasionally uses a traditional power-up system exclusive to him, usually in his appearances in Super Mario series games. In his own platforming series, this type of power-up is the exception rather than the rule, with it mostly being used for invincibility power-ups.
| Form | Game appearances | Description | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
 Blimp Yoshi |
Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Blimp Fruit |
 Bulb Yoshi |
Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Bouncy Wario springs uncontrollably, which can be used to reach new areas, but also can be used to force Wario to backtrack in downward-oriented segments. Depending on the game, holding the jump button may make him jump higher or faster. He is returned to normal after enough bounces. | Bulb Berry |
 Dash Yoshi |
Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Bubble Wario is found only in underwater sections when touching large bubbles that come out of cracks in walls. He constantly moves slowly upward, with the player only being able to control his left and right movement, and is able to pass through currents unaffected. Like Bouncy Wario, it is helpful when traveling upward, but a hindrance when traveling downward. Touching any surface, including the surface of the water, pops the bubble and returns Wario to normal. | Dash Pepper |
 Fire Power |
Super Mario 64 DS | Crazy Wario stumbles about in an inebriated manner, occasionally stopping or changing direction. He can jump, but is still difficult to control. In the former game, he can also spew toxic gas that slowly moves across the screen to defeat enemies. In the former game, he stuns enemies on contact, while in the latter, touching enemies reverts him to normal. Falling in water returns him to normal in both games. | Power Flower |
 Super Happy Yoshi |
Yoshi's Story | Electric Wario bounces backwards once while being zapped, then stands in place with a frazzled expression for a few moments before returning to normal. Its only positive is it defeats enemies on contact in its duration. | Heart Fruit |
 Super Yoshi |
Yoshi's New Island | Fat Wario is much heavier, which means he moves slow, jumps low, and cannot perform other basic moves, but enemies are defeated by being flung off-screen if they touch him, landing causes shockwaves that stun all enemies on-screen, certain blocks can only be destroyed by jumping on them in this form, and some elevators can be forced downward. After walking or jumping enough times, he returns to normal. | Yoshi Star |
 Winged Yoshi |
Super Mario World Super Mario 64 DS Yoshi's New Island |
Flaming Wario is a heavily recurring form that generally features two segments. The first involves Wario running around uncontrollably with his suspenders on fire, with the player only able to make him jump and Wario only turning when he touches a surface, with enemies being stunned if they hit him. After several moments, he becomes the second form where his entire body is on fire, where he moves much slower, can no longer jump but can now be steered, defeats enemies on contact, and can destroy certain blocks. After a few moments of this, Wario becomes covered in ash before shouting it off, returning to normal. In both states, falling in water instantly returns him to normal. | Flutter Wings Golden Flutter Wings Blue Shell Wings Yoshi's Wings |
List of Wario forms
In the first two games of the Wario Land series, Wario uses the same basic power-up system as in the primary Super Mario series. Starting with Wario Land II, however, this is replaced with a separate reaction system. This table does not count instances of Wario taking forms that are identical to Mario ones in role, function, and naming.
| Form | Game appearances | Description | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bull Wario |
Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 Virtual Boy Wario Land |
Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Bull Pot Garlic bottle Garlic Pot Viking helmet |
 Dragon Wario |
Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 | Bouncy Wario springs uncontrollably, which can be used to reach new areas, but also can be used to force Wario to backtrack in downward-oriented segments. Depending on the game, holding the jump button may make him jump higher or faster. He is returned to normal after enough bounces. | Dragon Pot |
 Eagle Wario |
Virtual Boy Wario Land | Bubble Wario is found only in underwater sections when touching large bubbles that come out of cracks in walls. He constantly moves slowly upward, with the player only being able to control his left and right movement, and is able to pass through currents unaffected. Like Bouncy Wario, it is helpful when traveling upward, but a hindrance when traveling downward. Touching any surface, including the surface of the water, pops the bubble and returns Wario to normal. | Eagle Statue |
 Jet Wario |
Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 | Crazy Wario stumbles about in an inebriated manner, occasionally stopping or changing direction. He can jump, but is still difficult to control. In the former game, he can also spew toxic gas that slowly moves across the screen to defeat enemies. In the former game, he stuns enemies on contact, while in the latter, touching enemies reverts him to normal. Falling in water returns him to normal in both games. | Jet Pot |
 King Dragon Wario |
Virtual Boy Wario Land | Electric Wario bounces backwards once while being zapped, then stands in place with a frazzled expression for a few moments before returning to normal. Its only positive is it defeats enemies on contact in its duration. | Dragon Crystal and Eagle Statue |
 Sea Dragon Wario |
Virtual Boy Wario Land | Fat Wario is much heavier, which means he moves slow, jumps low, and cannot perform other basic moves, but enemies are defeated by being flung off-screen if they touch him, landing causes shockwaves that stun all enemies on-screen, certain blocks can only be destroyed by jumping on them in this form, and some elevators can be forced downward. After walking or jumping enough times, he returns to normal. | Dragon Crystal |
 Small Wario |
Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 Virtual Boy Wario Land |
Flaming Wario is a heavily recurring form that generally features two segments. The first involves Wario running around uncontrollably with his suspenders on fire, with the player only able to make him jump and Wario only turning when he touches a surface, with enemies being stunned if they hit him. After several moments, he becomes the second form where his entire body is on fire, where he moves much slower, can no longer jump but can now be steered, defeats enemies on contact, and can destroy certain blocks. After a few moments of this, Wario becomes covered in ash before shouting it off, returning to normal. In both states, falling in water instantly returns him to normal. | Damage |
 Wario |
Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 Virtual Boy Wario Land |
Flat Wario can drift through the air by jumping or falling off ledges, allowing him to cross wide gaps, collect many coins, and reach tight ledges. He can also make it through low areas with small pits that normal Wario would fall in if he attempted to crawl. However, this form moves very slowly on the ground while making a repetitive high-pitched noise. Falling in water, touching a falling drop, taking damage, being grabbed by a D-Bat or Omodonmeka in the first two games, or entering a decompressor in the final game returns him to normal. | Garlic bottle Garlic Pot |
Toadette form
For her appearance in New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Toadette is given a highly unorthodox power-up form exclusive to herself, as the associated item cannot be collected by other characters.
| Form | Game appearances | Description | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
 Peachette |
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Super Crown |
Secondary power-ups
These are typically not listed alongside other forms in their respective games and instead generally use objects carried on the player character's person or a separate character acting as a helper.
Held items
| Form | First appearance | Latest appearance | Description | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mario — Baby Yoshi |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Baby Yoshi |
 Mario — Balloon Baby Yoshi |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Bubble Baby Yoshi |
 Mario — Boomerang |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Boomerang |
 Mario — Bubble Baby Yoshi |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Bubble Baby Yoshi |
 Mario — Glowing Baby Yoshi |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Glowing Baby Yoshi |
 Mario — Golden Hammer |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Golden Hammer |
 Mario — Hammer |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Hammer |
 Mario — Potted Piranha Plant |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Potted Piranha Plant |
 Mario — Rocket Flower |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Rocket Flower |
 Mario — Spin Drill |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Spin Drill |
 Mario — Super Hammer |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Super Hammer |
Ridden items, vehicles, and mounts
| Form | First appearance | Latest appearance | Description | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mario — Blooper Racer |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Blooper Racer |
 Mario — Blue Yoshi |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Blue Yoshi |
 Mario — Bubble |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Bubble |
 Mario — Dry Bones Shell |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Dry Bones Shell |
 Mario — Fire Koopa Clown Car |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Fire Koopa Clown Car |
 Mario — Fluzzard |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Fluzzard |
 Mario — Hoot |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Hoot |
 Mario — Ice Skate |
Super Mario Bros. 3 | Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Ice Skate |
 Mario — Koopa Clown Car |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Junior Clown Car Koopa Clown Car Remote-Controlled Clown Car |
 Mario — Koopa Troopa Car |
Super Mario Bros. 3 | Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Koopa Troopa Car |
 Mario — Lakitu's Cloud |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Lakitu's Cloud |
 Mario — Marine Pop |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Marine Pop |
 Mario — Plessie |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Plessie |
 Mario — Ray |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Ray |
 Mario — Red Yoshi |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Red Yoshi |
 Mario — Shell (1) |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Koopa Shell |
 Mario — Shell (2) |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Koopa Shell |
 Shoe Mario |
Super Mario Bros. 3 | Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | Zombie Wario defeats enemies on contact, but cannot jump, walks with a slow shamble, and falls through Semisolid Platforms, the last of which can be helpful or a hindrance. He is reverted by touching light, water, or garlic. | Goomba's Shoe |
 Mario — Sky Pop |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Sky Pop |
 Mario — Star Ball |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Star Ball |
 Mario — Stiletto |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Stiletto |
 Mario — Yellow Yoshi |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Yellow Yoshi |
 Mario — Yoshi |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Yoshi |
Masks and helmets
| Form | First appearance | Latest appearance | Description | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mario — Bullet Bill Mask |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Bullet Bill Mask |
 Buzzy Mario |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Buzzy Shell |
 Mario — Cannon Box |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Cannon Box |
 Mario — Coin Box |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Coin Box |
 Mario — Gold Block |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Gold Block |
 Mario — Goomba Mask |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Goomba Mask |
 Mario — Light Box |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Light Box |
 Mario — Propeller Box |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Propeller Box |
 Mario — Red POW Box |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Red POW Box |
 Spiny Mario |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Spiny Shell |
Other
| Form | First appearance | Latest appearance | Description | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bomb Mario |
Super Mario Land 2 - 6 Golden Coins | Virtual Boy Wario Land | Crazy Wario stumbles about in an inebriated manner, occasionally stopping or changing direction. He can jump, but is still difficult to control. In the former game, he can also spew toxic gas that slowly moves across the screen to defeat enemies. In the former game, he stuns enemies on contact, while in the latter, touching enemies reverts him to normal. Falling in water returns him to normal in both games. | Erase game block |
 Mario — Ghost |
Super Mario World | Super Mario Maker 2 (v3.0.0) | Ball o' String Wario tumbles quickly and uncontrollably, only changing direction by bouncing off walls. This form is the only thing capable of breaking through certain blocks. After hitting walls enough times, the string falls off Wario and he stands dizzily for a few moments. | Defeat |
See also
- Animal Friends and Jungle Buddies
- Candy (Mario Party 8)
- Capture
- Cranky's Kong Barrel and Cranky's Kong Pad
- Disguise
- Ensemble
- Luiginary Work
- Paper effect
- Reaction
- Status effect
- Transformation (Yoshi series)
- Vibe
- Wonder Effect
