Editing Jaxi

{{Split|Jaxi|Jaxi (species)}}
{{distinguish|Taxi}}
{{species-infobox
|title=Jaxi
|image=[[File:SMO Idle Jaxi Screenshot.jpg|270px]]<br>A Jaxi in [[Sand Kingdom|Tostarena]].
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])
}}

{{Quote|I'll take off as soon as you're strapped in, but watch yourself - I go quick.|Jaxi|Super Mario Odyssey}}

'''Jaxis'''<ref name=IGN>IGN. (June 13, 2017). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5L16FlZ5XI Mario Gets An Awesome Mount to Ride In Super Mario Odyssey]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> are feline creatures found throughout the [[Sand Kingdom]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. They are instrumental in the acquisition of several [[List of Power Moons in the Sand Kingdom|Power Moon]]s and otherwise serve as quick transports for the vast desert. They only become accessible after completing the mission "[[Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid]]" or by talking to the Jaxi in the Jaxi Ruins. Upon talking to one for the first time, it asks [[Mario]] if he wants a ride for 30 [[coin]]s, which Mario can either accept or deny. The player is only charged once.

Jaxis have lived in Tostarena since ancient times. In addition to the rideable Jaxis found in the Sand Kingdom, giant stone versions of the creatures can be found among the ruins. These "statues" are actually living Jaxis in some kind of unanimated state.<ref name=softy>[[Nintendo EPD]]. (October 27, 2017). "''Aw, were you takin' me to see my family, you old softy?''" - [[Jaxi]]. ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.</ref> A Jaxi found on the Inverted Pyramid used to be one of these unanimated statues, suggesting they can go in and out of these states at will.<ref name=pyramid>[[Nintendo EPD]]. (October 27, 2017). "''I know this place [atop the Inverted Pyramid]. But my days of standing around are done.''" - [[Jaxi]]. ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.</ref>

As soon as Mario jumps onto a Jaxi's back, it takes off running at its full speed. The player can control the Jaxi with the left control stick, brake by pressing {{button|ns|B}}, and dismount by pressing {{button|ns|ZL}}. However, the Jaxi's speed makes it difficult to control, with the Jaxi sliding whenever the player makes a turn, though the player can turn quickly by braking while turning. Any breakable objects or small enemies the Jaxi runs into are knocked over or defeated. Mario can also ride Jaxis safely over [[Poison (obstacle)|poison]]. If the player falls down a [[pit]] while riding a Jaxi, the Jaxi returns to the spot the player found it.

==Concept and creation==
[[File:SMO Concept Art - Jaxi.jpg|thumb|left|Concept art of a Jaxi]]
To emphasize them being moving statues, some parts were made movable and others not-movable before finishing the design of the Jaxi.<ref name="concept">[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/961356899236175872 Post about the concept art of a Jaxi from the Japanese ''Super Mario Odyssey'' official Twitter account]. Retrieved February 8, 2018.</ref> It was also given a necklace that resembles a mane.<ref name="concept"/>

Jaxis are based on {{wp|jaguar}}s<ref>''Super Mario Odyssey'' internal filename (<tt>JaguarTaxistop</tt>)</ref> and {{wp|sphinx}}es<ref name=SphinxRide>''Super Mario Odyssey'' internal filename (<tt>SphinxRide</tt>)</ref>, and their name in many languages is a portmanteau of ''jaguar'' and ''taxi''. This is reflective of various jaguar deities from ancient Mesoamerica, such as {{wp|Tezcatlipoca}}. Jaxis may also be inspired by {{wp|komainu}}, Japanese lion statues that are believed to protect shrines and temples from evil. Numerous tales exist about normally stoic komainu statues suddenly coming to life, similar to Jaxis. Notably, the first stone Jaxis encountered in the ruins are before a large gate reminiscent of a {{wp|torii}}, which are traditionally guarded by a pair of komainu in Japan.
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==See also==
*[[Yoshi]]
*[[Blooper Racer]]
*[[Ray]]

==Gallery==
<gallery>
SMO Sand Brochure E.png|Jaxi standing upright
SMO Mario Riding Jaxi Screenshot.jpg|Mario riding Jaxi through the desert
SMO Mario Mounting Jaxi Screenshot.png|Mario mounting on Jaxi
SMO Mario Riding Jaxi Sepia.jpg
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=Sphinx Ride<ref name=SphinxRide/><br>(internal)<br>{{nowrap|ライドン・バス<ref>https://mobile.twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/887790674766057472</ref>}}<br>''Raidon Basu''
|JapM=Sphinx Ride<br><br>''Raidon'' Bus; ''raidon'' is based on either 「ライド」 (''raido'', ride), 「ライオン」 (''raion'', lion) or both. Also, possibly a pun based on the English "ride on". Reused from ''[[Plessie#Names in other languages|Raidon]]'' in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''.
|Spa=Jaxi
|SpaM=Jaxi
|Fra=Jaxi
|FraM=Jaxi
|Ger=Miauxi
|GerM=From ''miau'' (meow) and taxi
|Ita=Ruggitaxi
|ItaM=From ''ruggito'' (roar) and taxi
|Dut=Jaxi
|DutM=Jaxi
|Rus=Рыкарус
|RusR=Rykarus
|RusM=From рык ''ryk'' (growl) and "Icarus", a brand of Hungarian buses popular in 1990s-2000s Russia.
|Kor=잭시
|KorR=Jaeksi
|KorM=Jaxi
|Chi=萊德·巴士(Traditional)
|ChiR=Láidé Bāshì
|ChiM=Ride Bus. 莱(lái) is similar to the word for run 来(lái).
}}

==References==
<references/>

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{{SMO}}
[[Category:Cats]]
[[Category:Animate Objects]]
[[Category:Super Mario Odyssey Species]]
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-{{about|the mountable Jaxi|the inanimate Jaxi Statues|[[Jaxi Statue]]}}
+{{Split|Jaxi|Jaxi (species)}}
 {{distinguish|Taxi}}
-{{species infobox
+{{species-infobox
-|image=[[File:SMO Artwork Jaxi.png|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''Super Mario Odyssey''
+|title=Jaxi
+|image=[[File:SMO Idle Jaxi Screenshot.jpg|270px]]<br>A Jaxi in [[Sand Kingdom|Tostarena]].
 |first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])
 }}
-{{quote|I'll take off as soon as you're strapped in, but watch yourself&mdash;I go quick.|Jaxi|Super Mario Odyssey}}
-A '''Jaxi''' is an animated feline statue found throughout the [[Sand Kingdom]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. [[Mario]] can ride a Jaxi by [[jump]]ing on its back; the first time it is encountered, it must be paid 30 [[coin]]s to use it, but this fee has to be paid only once, and Mario can call it at any [[Jaxi Stand]] free of charge afterwards. It becomes accessible only after the player completes the mission [[Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid]] or talks to it on the [[Sand Kingdom#Jaxi Ruins|Jaxi Ruins]]. It is instrumental in the acquisition of [[List of Power Moons in the Sand Kingdom|several Power Moon]]s and serves as quick transportation through the vast desert.
-As soon as Mario jumps onto a Jaxi's back, it takes off running at its full speed. The player can control the Jaxi with {{button|switch|leftstick}}, brake by pressing {{button|switch|B}} or {{button|switch|Y}}, and dismount by pressing {{button|switch|ZL}}. However, the Jaxi's speed makes it difficult to control, and it slides whenever the player makes a turn, though the player can turn more quickly by braking while turning. The Jaxi cannot brake forever, and it eventually goes back to full speed, even with the button held down. However, shaking the controller also causes the Jaxi to brake, and that action can be done indefinitely. The Jaxi cannot jump, and it moves slowly while in the air.
+{{Quote|I'll take off as soon as you're strapped in, but watch yourself - I go quick.|Jaxi|Super Mario Odyssey}}
-Any breakable objects or small enemies the Jaxi runs into are knocked over or defeated, and it can run through [[Poison (obstacle)|poison]] without being damaged. If Mario falls down a [[pit]] while riding a Jaxi, the Jaxi returns to the spot where Mario found it. The Jaxi cannot go up stairs, so it cannot enter the [[Tostarena Ruins]]. Similarly, it cannot enter water, as seen in the [[Desert Oasis (Super Mario Odyssey)|Desert Oasis]].
+'''Jaxis'''<ref name=IGN>IGN. (June 13, 2017). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5L16FlZ5XI Mario Gets An Awesome Mount to Ride In Super Mario Odyssey]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> are feline creatures found throughout the [[Sand Kingdom]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. They are instrumental in the acquisition of several [[List of Power Moons in the Sand Kingdom|Power Moon]]s and otherwise serve as quick transports for the vast desert. They only become accessible after completing the mission "[[Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid]]" or by talking to the Jaxi in the Jaxi Ruins. Upon talking to one for the first time, it asks [[Mario]] if he wants a ride for 30 [[coin]]s, which Mario can either accept or deny. The player is only charged once.
-Jaxis are one of two things in the game that Mario can control without having to [[capture]] them, with the other being [[motor scooter]]s. As such, their controls are listed in the Action Guide under Basic Actions.
+Jaxis have lived in Tostarena since ancient times. In addition to the rideable Jaxis found in the Sand Kingdom, giant stone versions of the creatures can be found among the ruins. These "statues" are actually living Jaxis in some kind of unanimated state.<ref name=softy>[[Nintendo EPD]]. (October 27, 2017). "''Aw, were you takin' me to see my family, you old softy?''" - [[Jaxi]]. ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.</ref> A Jaxi found on the Inverted Pyramid used to be one of these unanimated statues, suggesting they can go in and out of these states at will.<ref name=pyramid>[[Nintendo EPD]]. (October 27, 2017). "''I know this place [atop the Inverted Pyramid]. But my days of standing around are done.''" - [[Jaxi]]. ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.</ref>
+As soon as Mario jumps onto a Jaxi's back, it takes off running at its full speed. The player can control the Jaxi with the left control stick, brake by pressing {{button|ns|B}}, and dismount by pressing {{button|ns|ZL}}. However, the Jaxi's speed makes it difficult to control, with the Jaxi sliding whenever the player makes a turn, though the player can turn quickly by braking while turning. Any breakable objects or small enemies the Jaxi runs into are knocked over or defeated. Mario can also ride Jaxis safely over [[Poison (obstacle)|poison]]. If the player falls down a [[pit]] while riding a Jaxi, the Jaxi returns to the spot the player found it.
 ==Concept and creation==
 [[File:SMO Concept Art - Jaxi.jpg|thumb|left|Concept art of a Jaxi]]
-To emphasize a Jaxi being a moving statue, some parts were made movable and others unmovable before the design of the Jaxi was finished.<ref name="concept">「便利な乗り物「ライドン・バス」の最終デザインのスケッチです。石像が動いているイメージを強調するために、可動する箇所、可動しない箇所を決めてデザインを仕上げていきました。たてがみのように見える部分は、首飾りなんです。」 – {{cite|author=mario_odysseyJP|date=February 7, 2018|url=twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/961356899236175872|title=Post about the concept art of a Jaxi|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=February 8, 2018|archive=web.archive.org/web/20180210173034/https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/961356899236175872}}</ref> It was also given a necklace that resembles a mane.<ref name="concept"/>
+To emphasize them being moving statues, some parts were made movable and others not-movable before finishing the design of the Jaxi.<ref name="concept">[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/961356899236175872 Post about the concept art of a Jaxi from the Japanese ''Super Mario Odyssey'' official Twitter account]. Retrieved February 8, 2018.</ref> It was also given a necklace that resembles a mane.<ref name="concept"/>
-Jaxis are based on {{wp|jaguar}}s and {{wp|sphinx}}es, and their name in many languages is a portmanteau of "jaguar" and "taxi". This is reflective of various jaguar deities from ancient Mesoamerica, such as {{wp|Tezcatlipoca}}. Jaxis may also be inspired by {{wp|komainu}}, Japanese lion statues that are believed to protect shrines and temples from evil. Numerous tales exist about normally stoic komainu statues suddenly coming to life, similar to Jaxis. Notably, the first stone Jaxis encountered in the ruins are before a large gate reminiscent of a {{wp|torii}}, which are traditionally guarded by a pair of komainu in Japan.
+Jaxis are based on {{wp|jaguar}}s<ref>''Super Mario Odyssey'' internal filename (<tt>JaguarTaxistop</tt>)</ref> and {{wp|sphinx}}es<ref name=SphinxRide>''Super Mario Odyssey'' internal filename (<tt>SphinxRide</tt>)</ref>, and their name in many languages is a portmanteau of ''jaguar'' and ''taxi''. This is reflective of various jaguar deities from ancient Mesoamerica, such as {{wp|Tezcatlipoca}}. Jaxis may also be inspired by {{wp|komainu}}, Japanese lion statues that are believed to protect shrines and temples from evil. Numerous tales exist about normally stoic komainu statues suddenly coming to life, similar to Jaxis. Notably, the first stone Jaxis encountered in the ruins are before a large gate reminiscent of a {{wp|torii}}, which are traditionally guarded by a pair of komainu in Japan.
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-==Quotes==
+==See also==
-*"''How you doin'? I'm what you call a Jaxi.''"
+*[[Yoshi]]
-*"''You wanna ride, it'll be 30 coins. Whaddaya say?''"
+*[[Blooper Racer]]
-*"''Gotta ride along to get along...bud.''"
+*[[Ray]]
-*"''So, what, you doing some sightseeing? You gotta check out the [[Inverted Pyramid]]!''"
-*"''Controls are a snap: {{button|switch|b}}: Brake {{button|switch|zl}}: Dismount''"
-*"''I'll take off as soon as you're strapped in, but watch yourself—I go quick.''"
-*"''Aw, were you taking me to see my family, you old softy?''"
-*"''I appreciate your kind gesture. Come see me again anytime!''"
-*"''I know this place. But my days of standing around are done.''"
 ==Gallery==
 <gallery>
-SMOJaxiModel.png|Render of a Jaxi (bind pose)
-Jaxi Render SMO.png|Render of a Jaxi (posed)
 SMO Sand Brochure E.png|Jaxi standing upright
-SMO Idle Jaxi Screenshot.jpg
+SMO Mario Riding Jaxi Screenshot.jpg|Mario riding Jaxi through the desert
-SMO Mario Riding Jaxi Screenshot.jpg|Mario riding a Jaxi through the desert
+SMO Mario Mounting Jaxi Screenshot.png|Mario mounting on Jaxi
-SMO Mario Mounting Jaxi.jpg|Mario mounting on a Jaxi
 SMO Mario Riding Jaxi Sepia.jpg
 </gallery>
-==Additional names==
+==Names in other languages==
-===Internal names===
-{{internal names
-|game1=''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
-|file1=<tt>ObjectData/SphinxRide.szs
-|name1=SphinxRide
-|meaning1=Sphinx Ride
-|game2=''Super Mario Odyssey''
-|file2=<tt>ObjectData/JaguarTaxistop.szs</tt>
-|name2=JaguarTaxistop
-|meaning2=Jaguar Taxi
-}}
-===Names in other languages===
 {{foreign names
-|Jap=ライドン・バス
+|Jap=Sphinx Ride<ref name=SphinxRide/><br>(internal)<br>{{nowrap|ライドン・バス<ref>https://mobile.twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/887790674766057472</ref>}}<br>''Raidon Basu''
-|JapR=Raidon Basu
+|JapM=Sphinx Ride<br><br>''Raidon'' Bus; ''raidon'' is based on either 「ライド」 (''raido'', ride), 「ライオン」 (''raion'', lion) or both. Also, possibly a pun based on the English "ride on". Reused from ''[[Plessie#Names in other languages|Raidon]]'' in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''.
-|JapM=「ライドン」is a portmanteau of "ride" and「ライオン」(''raion'', lion), as well as a contraction of the English phrase "ride on", combined with "bus". Reused from [[Plessie#Internal names|Raidon]] in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''.
+|Spa=Jaxi
-|ChiS=莱德·巴士
+|SpaM=Jaxi
-|ChiSR=Láidé Bāshì
+|Fra=Jaxi
-|ChiSM=Ride Bus<br>「莱」(''lái'') is similar to「来」(''lái'', "to come").
+|FraM=Jaxi
-|ChiT=萊德‧巴士
+|Ger=Miauxi
-|ChiTR=Láidé Bāshì
+|GerM=From ''miau'' (meow) and taxi
-|ChiTM=Ride Bus<br>「萊」(''lái'') is similar to「來」(''lái'', "to come").
+|Ita=Ruggitaxi
+|ItaM=From ''ruggito'' (roar) and taxi
 |Dut=Jaxi
 |DutM=Jaxi
-|Fre=Jaxi
+|Rus=Рыкарус
-|Ger=Miauxi
+|RusR=Rykarus
-|GerM=Portmanteau of ''miau'' ("meow") and ''Taxi''
+|RusM=From рык ''ryk'' (growl) and "Icarus", a brand of Hungarian buses popular in 1990s-2000s Russia.
-|Ita=Ruggitaxi
-|ItaM=Portmanteau of ''ruggito'' ("roar") and ''taxi''
 |Kor=잭시
 |KorR=Jaeksi
 |KorM=Jaxi
-|Rus=Рыкарус
+|Chi=萊德·巴士(Traditional)
-|RusR=Rykarus
+|ChiR=Láidé Bāshì
-|RusM=Portmanteau of ''рык'' (''ryk'', "roar") and "{{wp|Ikarus (Hungarian company)|Ikarus}}" (a brand of Hungarian buses popular in 1990s–2000s Russia)
+|ChiM=Ride Bus. 莱(lái) is similar to the word for run 来(lái).
-|Spa=Jaxi
-|SpaM=Jaxi
 }}
-==See also==
-*[[Yoshi]]
-*[[Blooper Racer]]
-*[[Ray]]
-*[[Plessie]]
 ==References==
 <references/>
+{{br}}
 {{SMO}}
-[[Category:Sphinxes]]
+[[Category:Cats]]
-[[Category:Animate objects]]
+[[Category:Animate Objects]]
-[[Category:Super Mario Odyssey species]]
+[[Category:Super Mario Odyssey Species]]
 [[de:Miauxi]]
 [[it:Ruggitaxi]]