Editing Super Leaf

|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' ([[List of games by date#1988|1988]])

|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'' (cameo) ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])

|effect=Turns Mario / Luigi into [[Raccoon Mario]] / [[Raccoon Mario|Fox Luigi]] (most appearances) or [[Tanooki Mario]] / [[Tanooki Mario|Kitsune Luigi]] (''Super Mario 3D Land'', ''Super Mario 3D World'', ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury'').<br>Gives karts a tail that allows the user to block items, flip over nearby players, and collect nearby Coins (''Mario Kart 7'', ''Mario Kart Tour'').

|related=[[Tanooki Suit]]<br>[[P-Wing]]}}

A '''Super Leaf''' is a [[List of power-ups|power-up item]] introduced in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. Touching one turns the user into their [[Raccoon Mario|Raccoon form]], giving them a raccoon tail and ears, the former of which lets them glide, fly after a [[P-Meter|running start]], and tail whip.

Super Leaves first appear in the game ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. The item transforms [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] into [[Raccoon Mario]] or Raccoon Luigi, respectively. Mario or Luigi can descend slowly by wagging the tail (by tapping {{button|nes|A}}); he can briefly fly instead if he fills the [[P-Meter|Power Meter]] (by running) beforehand. Mario or Luigi can also tail whip (by pressing {{button|nes|B}}) to hit [[block]]s and [[List of enemies|enemies]]. In the [[Family Computer]] and [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] version, Super Leaves are green while in the inventory or taken inside [[Toad House|Toad's House]]s, and brown when found in a level.

Additionally, the rarer [[Tanooki Suit]] grants the same abilities as the Super Leaf, while also letting Mario and Luigi [[Statue Mario|turn into a statue]]. The [[P-Wing]] also turns Mario or Luigi into the Raccoon form, but with infinite flight for one level.

The Super Leaf was [[List of Super Mario World pre-release and unused content|going to appear]] in ''[[Super Mario World]]'', but it was scrapped. The final game introduces a similar power-up, the [[Cape Feather]].

[[File:SM3DLLeafs.png|thumb|Super Leaves falling off the Tail Tree]]

Super Leaves appear in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. They were redesigned by being given stripes, eyes, and a hole. Aside from being power-up items, Super Leaves have a role in the plot: The opening cutscene shows that they grow from the [[Tail Tree]], but are stolen by Bowser to power-up his minions, giving them "Tail" forms to attack and flutter around. In gameplay, Super Leaves turn Mario or Luigi into his full-suited [[Tanooki Mario|Tanooki form]], though the latter's is distinctly called Kitsune Luigi. The Tanooki forms granted by Super Leaves still act as Raccoon Mario, but without flight. Gliding is executed by holding {{button|3DS|B}} or {{button|3DS|A}}, rather than tapping the buttons. The tail whip is still done by pressing {{button|3DS|Y}} or {{button|3DS|X}}.

Two new Leaf power-ups are introduced. The [[Invincibility Leaf]] turns the player character into their [[White Tanooki Mario|White Tanooki form]], granting them invincibility for the level, while the [[Statue Leaf]] provides the added ability of [[Statue Mario|turning into a statue]], a function originally from the [[Tanooki Suit]] in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''.

Super Leaves appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. Unlike in ''Super Mario 3D Land'', the gameplay mechanics, including the P-Meter, are the same as in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. Similarly to ''Super Mario 3D Land'', Luigi has another distinct form of his own, named Fox Luigi. The Invincibility Leaf also appears.

Super Leaves appear in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and [[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury|its port]]. They are encountered in as early as [[World 3 (Super Mario 3D World)|World 3]], and are less common than in ''Super Mario 3D Land''. Super Leaves are still used in the same manner, granting the Tanooki form. Tanooki Peach will use her floating ability before using the form's gliding ability. The Invincibility Leaf and its Assist Block also return, still granting the White Tanooki form, as in ''Super Mario 3D Land''.

====''Super Mario Maker'' / ''Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS''====

The Super Leaf appears in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' and [[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS|its port]], exclusively in for the ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' style. In [[Course Maker]], their appearance is based on their map inventory sprite from the original game, but colored reddish brown like their in-level sprite rather than green.

Super Leaves themselves do not appear physically in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. However, there are two references: the Tail Tree makes an appearance in the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario Odyssey)|Mushroom Kingdom]], and the [[Lost Kingdom]]'s [[regional coin]]s look similar to Super Leaves. Additionally, a green Super Leaf was used in [[:File:SMO Concept Art - Peach's Yukata.jpg|concept art]] for [[Princess Peach]]'s mask worn in [[Bowser's Kingdom]], but was instead replaced by a [[Boo]] design in the final game.<ref>{{cite|author=mario_odysseyJP|date=August 13, 2018|url=x.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/1028770604294524929|title=<nowiki>おはようございます。<br>こちらは浴衣姿のピーチのラフスケッチです！浴衣に合わせたアップスタイルの髪型、ピーチらしさを意識した柄や飾り紐、夏祭りの遊び心を感じさせる小物をポイントにデザインしていきました。</nowiki>|publisher=Twitter|language=ja|accessdate=September 1, 2024}}</ref>

 

Super Leaves appear in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''. They have the same properties as in ''Super Mario Maker'', but move upwards in the nighttime ground theme.

 

In the ''[[Nintendo Comics System]]'' comic book story "[[It's Always Fair Weather]]", Super Leaves are grown on a plant labeled as "Magic Leaf Raccoonius".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In "[[Super Koopa (episode)|Super Koopa]]", King Koopa uses the [[Power Pendant]] to use a Super Leaf and transform into "Raccoon Koopa". When Mario, Luigi, and the [[Captain (The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3)|submarine captain]] are imprisoned in the [[Bastille]], Mario gets a Super Leaf from a Super Block smuggled in by Toad and uses his raccoon powers to break down a wall in his cell, allowing him, Luigi and the captain to escape. When Toad sees Raccoon Koopa in the sky, he tosses a Super Leaf to Luigi, allowing him to transform as well. Raccoon Mario and Raccoon Luigi pursue Raccoon Koopa, but Koopa whacks Mario and reverts him back to normal, and Luigi catches him before he can fall.

Super Leaves are items in ''Mario Kart 7''. They can be obtained if the player is anywhere from 1st to 4th place, with CPUs being unable to obtain it in 1st place in VS races. Here, they create a striped tail on the back of the kart which doubles as an offensive and defensive feature. Pressing {{button|3ds|L}} or {{button|3ds|X}} swings the tail which can hit other karts, collect coins, and protect the player's kart from other items such as [[Green Shell]]s. However, if the tail is hit by shells while idle, it disappears. When activated, the Super Leaf lasts for 10 seconds, or until the player spins out, tumbles over, or is hit by a [[Spiny Shell (blue)|Spiny Shell]]. The Tanooki Mario transformation sound from ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' plays when the tail is equipped, and the tail whip sound from the same game plays when it is used.

The Super Leaf is an item in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' starting from the [[Autumn Tour (2021)|2021 Autumn Tour]]. It is the [[Special skill (Mario Kart Tour)|special skill]] of Tanooki Mario, Tanooki Rosalina and Kitsune Luigi. It functions similarly to its appearance in ''Mario Kart 7'', with some additional functions: nearby coins are drawn to the player when used, similarly to the [[Boomerang Flower]], and the player will hover in the air while using the item, which prevents the player from performing [[Jump Boost]]s, similarly to the [[Bubble]]. To use the item, the player has to tap the screen once, causing the tail to spin multiple times before disappearing. When Super Leaf+ is active, the player will have their movement speed increased when using the item.

Super Leaves were [[List of Paper Mario: Sticker Star pre-release and unused content#Unused graphics|originally]] going to be in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', but were removed and likely replaced with [[Tail]] stickers.

A single Super Leaf appears in [[Mario's Figure Skating Spectacular]] in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]''. It appears after defeating the Tail Bowser, similarly to ''Super Mario 3D Land''.

The Super Leaf is an item in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. It transforms {{iw|smashwiki|fighter}}s into the Raccoon form, allowing them to float in the air horizontally for a few seconds by holding the jump button.

Super Leaves make only two minor appearances in the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]]. In the ''[[Mario Party 10]]'' minigame [[Shape Up]], the shadow of a Super Leaf mobile can be seen in the background. In ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'', Super Leaves can be requested to be bought by some [[Toad (species)|Toads]] in the minigame [[One-Stop Toad Shop]].

In the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack of ''[[Minecraft]]'', {{iw|minecraftwiki|Lily Pad}}s are replaced with green Super Leaves.

===''Mario & Luigi'' series===

Although Super Leaves themselves do not appear physically in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'', a [[Rank#Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam|ra]][[Rank#Mario & Luigi: Brothership|nk]] based on the item does.

 

 

In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', while fighting [[Bowser]]'s minions alongside [[Donkey Kong]], Mario loses his [[Super Mario (form)|Super Mario]] transformation after taking a hit from one of Bowser's minions, but briefly powers up again afterward after a small struggle to grab a Super Leaf, which grants Mario his [[Tanooki Mario]] form, like its appearances in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', and ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury|Bowser's Fury]]''. Afterward, Mario uses the power-up to fight off more of Bowser's minions, rescue [[Luigi]], intercept [[Bowser]] and [[Princess Peach]]'s wedding, and stop a [[Bomber Bill]] from striking [[Peach's Castle]]. He loses the power-up after being blown away by the impact of the Bomber Bill's blast and colliding into Bowser's ship. Unlike its appearances in the aforementioned games, Tanooki Mario is fully capable of flight within the film.

*'''Wii Virtual Console manual:''' ''Changes Mario into Raccoon Mario.''

*'''Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console manual bio:''' ''Turns Mario into Raccoon Mario.''

 

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|EngA=Mario's classic power-up returns to put a spring in his step! Grab a Super Leaf and suit up as Tanooki Mario to add a powerful tail-spin, and the ability to gently float down from jumps for extra distance.

|EngE=Grab one of these to turn Mario into Tanooki Mario!}}

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|EngA=Grab this to turn into Raccoon Mario, and get a running start to fill up your P-Meter and fly for a short period of time. You can also whack blocks and enemies, or slow your descent with your tail.

|EngE=Whack bad guys with your tail, float down gently from a jump, or dash and then leap to fly as Raccoon Mario. It's amazing that such power can come from snatching up a simple Super Leaf.}}

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|Eng=Transforms Mario into Tanooki Mario.}}

 

|EngA=Turn into a Tanooki to float during long jumps and spin your tail at bad guys.}}

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|Eng=The Super Leaf gives your kart a tail, which you can swing to knock over opponents or deflect items such as shells. Press {{button|3ds|L}} or {{button|3ds|X}} to swing the tail.}}

 

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|EngA=This new item outfits your kart with a swinging Tanooki Tail, which you can use to swipe at your opponents and swipe away (pesky items/attacks/incoming items/incoming artillery).}}

*'''Tips & Tricks:''' ''Wag the Tanooki tail to attack nearby opponents. The tail will collect any surrounding coins for you while it's wagging!''

*'''''Mario Kart Tour'' Twitter:''' ''The Autumn Tour is on now! With a Super Leaf in hand, fluffy-tailed Tanooki Mario has leaped into action in his trusty Tanooki Kart. And of course, the Tanooki Parafoil glider is also available! {{color|blue|#MarioKartTour}}''<ref>{{cite|author=mariokarttourEN|date=October 6, 2021|url=x.com/mariokarttourEN/status/1445630005078224902|title=Post|publisher=Twitter|language=en|accessdate=September 1, 2024}}</ref>

*'''Driver info:''' ''Swing the fluffy tail to knock over nearby opponents!''

*'''Driver info (Super Leaf+):''' ''Spin the tail to increase movement speed.''

===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''===

{{SSB4 trophy

|name=Super Leaf

|image='''3DS:'''<br>[[File:SuperLeafTrophy3DS.png|100px]]<br>'''Wii U:'''<br>[[File:SSB4TrophySuperLeaf.png|100px]]

|category=Item

|appears_in='''NES''' ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' (02/1990)<br>'''3DS''' ''New Super Mario Bros. 2'' (08/2012)

|trophy_box=9: Super Mario Bros. 2 & 3

|desc=Transform into an adorable version of your normal self thanks to some raccoon ears and a fluffy tail. Unfortunately, you won't be able to fly through the air like Tanooki Mario—but you can hover for a bit by wiggling that tail. Hold the jump button while airborne to pull off this cute tactic.

|desc2=This item gives you cute fuzzy ears and a tail. Remember, when it's just ears and a tail, he's Raccoon Mario – Tanooki Mario is the full suit. You won't be able to soar into the air like in Super Mario Bros. 3, but you can float by holding the jump button while in mid-air.

}}

SuperLeaf 3D.png|''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''

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|JpnR=Sūpā Konoha

|JpnM=Super Leaf

|RusC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwBQ4tROV0M&list=PLsSyf51DZDU1IGgYh2-p18Z0PEz1jW53G&index=13 Мультфильм Супер Марио - 12 серия]</ref>

|Spa2M=Super Leaf

|Spa2C=<ref>{{cite|date=2003|title=''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|language=es-es|page=92}}</ref>

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