Editing Flying Squirrel Mario

{{form infobox

|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' (version 3.0.0) (2020)

|applies_to=[[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Toad]], [[Yellow Toad (character)|Yellow Toad]], [[Blue Toad (character)|Blue Toad]], [[Toadette]], [[Mii]]

'''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 [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s have a cap colored according to their emblem color, with three 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 [[Waddlewing]]s, common enemies found in the game, this form is based on {{wp|flying squirrel}}s, real life mammals that are capable of gliding between trees.

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 [[Cape Mario|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, [[block]]s, and [[Warp Pipe]]s, 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.

In the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''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 (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]], which, like many other trophies, can be obtained randomly. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', [[Yellow Toad and Blue Toad|Yellow Toad]]'s Flying Squirrel form appears as an Advanced-class support [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]]. When used, it increases the fighter's upward and downward launch power. In the spirit's battle, the player faces a Tail [[Mii#Super Smash Bros. series|Mii Swordfighter]] wearing a [[Super Mushroom]] hat and a Monkey Suit on the [[Mushroom Kingdom U]] stage.

Flying Squirrel Mario and Luigi appear as leader characters in ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]''. Flying Squirrel Mario is a [[Super Leaf|Wood]] / [[Fire Flower|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 [[Super Star|Light Orb]]s 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.

====''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''====

{{SSB4 trophy

|name=Flying Squirrel Mario

|image=[[File:SSB4TrophyFlyingSquirrelMario.png|100px]]

|games='''Wii U''' ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' (11/2012)

|category=Series Related

|appears_in='''Wii U''' ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' (11/2012)

|desc=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!

|desc2=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!

}}

{{spirit

|no=26

|name=Flying Squirrel Toad

|image=[[File:NSMBU Flying Squirrel Yellow Toad Artwork.png|x100px]]

|series=''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' Series

|type=Support

|slots=1

|class=Advanced

|effects=Toss & Meteor

|obtain=Spirit Board; Purchase from Vault Shop for 1000G

|opponents=Tail [[Mii Swordfighter]]

|conditions=

|stage=[[Mushroom Kingdom U]] (Ω)

|song=Ground Theme - New Super Mario Bros. U

}}

NSMBU Flying Squirrel Yellow Toad Artwork.png|Flying Squirrel Toad artwork for ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''

NSMBUFlyingSquirrelBlueToad.png|Flying Squirrel Toad in ''New Super Mario Bros. U''

NSMBUD Super Acorn Screenshot.jpg|Flying Squirrel Mario near a Super Acorn

|ChiS=飞鼠马力欧<ref>Official {{wp|Tencent}} Nintendo Switch channel (December 24, 2019). [https://bilibili.com/av78026194 《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.</ref>

|ChiSM=Flying Squirrel Mario

|ChiT=飛鼠瑪利歐<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com.hk/switch/new_super_mario_bros_u_deluxe/pc/action/index.html 動作] ("Actions"). Official traditional Chinese website for ''New Super Mario Bros. Deluxe''. Retrieved December 24, 2019. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220203225625/https://www.nintendo.com.hk/switch/new_super_mario_bros_u_deluxe/pc/action/ Archived] February 3, 2022, 22:56:25 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref>

|ChiTM=Flying Squirrel Mario

|Ita=Mario scoiattolo volante

|ItaM=Flying squirrel Mario

|KorM=Flying Squirrel Mario

|Spa=Mario Ardilla Voladora

|SpaM=Flying Squirrel Mario

*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.

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