Flying Squirrel Mario
| Flying Squirrel Mario | |
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| Applies to | Mario, Luigi, Toad, Yellow Toad, Blue Toad, Toadette, Mii |
| Item needed | Super Acorn |
| Power(s) given | Glide, cling walls, jump while gliding. |
| First appearance | New Super Mario Bros. U (2012) |
| Latest appearance | Super Mario Maker 2 (version 3.0.0) (2020) |
Flying Squirrel Mario is a form introduced in New Super Mario Bros. U. When he grabs a Super Acorn, Mario can lightly glide above ground or long chasms, and can also temporarily cling to vertical surfaces that are safe to touch.
While Mario is in his Flying Squirrel form, he gets red puffy overalls, a dark gray shirt and shoes, and a big red cap with two squirrel ears on it and a beige brim. On his back, he has a pair of gray membranes and a tail. This appearance seems to be based off of Raccoon Mario. Flying Squirrel Luigi has these changes, too, but wears a green cap and overalls. The Flying Squirrel Toads have a cap colored according to their emblem color, with two bright stripes and squirrel ears. They also get a red handkerchief around their neck, gloves, squirrel-like fur, yellow or blue pants, grayish shoes, flying membranes, and a tail. Toads lose their vests becoming Flying Squirrel Toads. Flying Squirrel Toadette has the same form as the Flying Squirrel Toads, but has pigtails and wears pink pants.
Like Waddlewings, common enemies found in the game, this form is based on flying squirrels, real life mammals that are capable of gliding between trees.
History
Super Mario series
New Super Mario Bros. U / New Super Luigi U / New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
The Flying Squirrel form, along with the Super Acorn, makes its initial appearance in New Super Mario Bros. U. While using the power-up, the player can glide by holding down the jump button. While gliding, they can also propel themselves upwards with a Flying Squirrel Jump, giving them additional height for a few seconds before they start to descend; unlike with the Caped form, they can only do so once before landing. Turning around while gliding will causes the player to descend significantly They can also stick to walls, blocks, and Warp Pipes, but after sticking to a wall, they start sliding downwards after a few seconds. The Flying Squirrel form also allows the player to Spin Jump higher than normal.
A rarer variant of the Flying Squirrel form, the P Flying Squirrel form, is available in both games. It can be acquired from touching a P-Acorn. It physically glitters and allows gliding even after propelling upwards. The P-Acorn can only be acquired by catching Nabbit or finding one on the map.
The Flying Squirrel form returns in New Super Luigi U, although Nabbit, as with every other power-up, cannot use it.
In New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Toadette can gain the Flying Squirrel form.
Super Mario Maker / Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS / Super Mario Maker 2
In Super Mario Maker, after the version 1.20 update, and at the start in Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS and Super Mario Maker 2, if the player repeatedly taps / knocks a Warp Door in the New Super Mario Bros. U style, Weird Mario may appear in the Flying Squirrel form.
The form was added to Super Mario Maker 2 in the World Maker update released on April 22, 2020.
Super Smash Bros. series
In the Super Smash Bros. series, there are a few collectible items of the Flying Squirrel form. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Mario in his Flying Squirrel form is depicted as a trophy, which, like many other trophies, can be obtained randomly. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Yellow Toad's Flying Squirrel form appears as an Advanced-class support spirit. When used, it increases the fighter's upward and downward launch power. In the spirit's battle, the player faces a Tail Mii Swordfighter wearing a Super Mushroom hat and a Monkey Suit on the Mushroom Kingdom U stage.
Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition
Flying Squirrel Mario and Luigi appear as leader characters in Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition. Flying Squirrel Mario is a Wood / Fire attribute member. He has a high heart point rating at 5 out of 6, and his recover rating is 4 out of 6. However, his attack power is moderate, at 3 out of 6. Every ten turns, Flying Squirrel Mario can use the "Air Glide" skill, which changes all Light Orbs on-screen into Wood Orbs. Likewise, he has a leader skill called "Acorn Power" that doubles the attack and recover ratings of any Wood-attributed team mate.
Flying Squirrel Luigi, although he shares some of his traits with his brother, displays several differences. Both of his attributes are Wood and has a 4 out of 6 rating for both his HP and recovering power, as well as a 5 out of 6 rating for his attack performance. His Leader skill is called "Acorn Miracle", which doubles the attack and HP ratings of all Wood-type team mates. Lastly, Flying Squirrel Luigi's main skill is "Air Smash", which functions just like his brother's main skill.
Mario Sports Superstars
Toads in the Flying Squirrel form are selectable teammates in Mario Sports Superstars, in both yellow and blue varieties. They are classified as speed characters. Both colors are available in baseball, while only Yellow Flying Squirrel Toads can be chosen in soccer.
Profiles
New Super Mario Bros. U
- Electronic manual description: "Glide through the air, and cling to walls for a brief moment."
- "The Flying Squirrel jump can only be performed once in midair."
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
| Trophy Flying Squirrel Mario | ||
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| Game(s): Wii U New Super Mario Bros. U (11/2012) | ||
| Category: Series Related | ||
( ) Appears in:Wii U New Super Mario Bros. U (11/2012) | ||
| () Trophy Box: 16: New Super Mario Bros.
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| How to unlock: Random | ||
| When Mario grabs a Super Acorn, he turns into Flying Squirrel Mario! Like a real flying squirrel, he can hold out his arms and glide through the air. That must feel really, really awesome! This power isn't just for fun, though—it has practical uses, too, like helping him grab the coins floating in midair. Da-ding! Da-ding! Da-ding! Da-ding! (American English) | ||
| When Mario grabs a Super Acorn, he turns into Flying Squirrel Mario! Like a real flying squirrel, he can hold out his arms and glide through the air, which probably feels really awesome. This power isn't just for fun, though – it has practical uses too, like helping him grab coins floating in mid-air. Da-ding! Da-ding! Da-ding! Da-ding! (British English) | ||
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit
| Spirit #26 Flying Squirrel Toad | ||
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Series/game | Super Mario Series |
| Type | Support | |
| Slots | 1 | |
| Class | Advanced | |
| Strength / effect(s) | Toss & Meteor | |
| How to obtain | Spirit Board; Purchase from Vault Shop for 1000G | |
| Spirit battle | Opponent(s) | Tail Mii Swordfighter |
| Conditions |
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| Stage | Mushroom Kingdom U (Ω) | |
| Song | Ground Theme - New Super Mario Bros. U |
Gallery
Flying Squirrel Toad artwork for New Super Mario Bros. U
Flying Squirrel Luigi artwork for New Super Luigi U
Flying Squirrel Toad in New Super Mario Bros. U
Flying Squirrel Mario near a Super Acorn
Flying Squirrel Mario and Luigi in a screenshot
Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (Battle Card)
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (Battle Card)
Mario Sports Superstars
Flying Squirrel Toadette in New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Flying Squirrel Mii, player 3 costume)
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Flying Squirrel Mii, player 4 costume)
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ムササビマリオ[?] Musasabi Mario |
Flying Squirrel Mario | |
| Chinese (simplified) | 飞鼠马力欧[1] Fēishǔ Mǎlì'ōu |
Flying Squirrel Mario | |
| Chinese (traditional) | 飛鼠瑪利歐[2] Fēishǔ Mǎlì'ōu |
Flying Squirrel Mario | |
| Dutch | Vliegende-Eekhoorn-Mario[?] | Flying Squirrel Mario | |
| French | Mario Écureuil Volant[?] | Flying Squirrel Mario | |
| German | Flughörnchen-Mario[?] | Flying Squirrel Mario | |
| Italian | Mario scoiattolo volante[?] | Flying squirrel Mario | |
| Korean | 날다람쥐마리오[?] Naldaramjwi Mario |
Flying Squirrel Mario | |
| Portuguese | Mario Esquilo-Voador[?] | Flying Squirrel Mario | |
| Russian | Марио-Летяга[?] Mario-Letyaga |
Flying Squirrel Mario | |
| Spanish | Mario Ardilla Voladora[?] | Flying Squirrel Mario |
See also
- Wing Mario
- Bunny Mario
- Raccoon Mario
- Cape Mario
- Tanooki Mario
- P-Acorn
- Bee Mario
- Flying Mario
- Propeller Mario
- Peachette
Trivia
- The color scheme of Mario's Flying Squirrel form resembles his color scheme from Super Mario Bros. Also, Luigi's Flying Squirrel color scheme resembles his in-game color from Super Mario Bros. Deluxe.
- Blue and Yellow Toad have their caps in a design similar to Rose Town Toads.
- When wearing a Buzzy Shell in Super Mario Maker 2, Flying Squirrel Mario's ears clip out of the helmet.
References
- ^ Official Tencent Nintendo Switch channel (December 24, 2019). 《新 超级马力欧兄弟U 豪华版》将于12月10日发售. bilibili.com. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- ^ 動作 ("Actions"). Official traditional Chinese website for New Super Mario Bros. Deluxe. Retrieved December 24, 2019. (Archived February 3, 2022, 22:56:25 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
