Editing Tanooki Mario

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|image=[[File:Tanooki Mario Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|250px]]<br>Artwork of '''Tanooki Mario''' from ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''.

|powers= Glide, fly (''Super Mario Bros. 3'' only), tail whip, turn into [[Statue Mario]] (''Super Mario Bros. 3'' and ''Super Mario 3D Land''; Statue Leaf needed in ''Super Mario 3D Land'')

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

|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' - [[Super Mario Maker#Version 1.20|version 1.20]] ([[List of games by date#2015|2015]])

|character=[[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Toad]], [[Toad (species)|Toads]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Rosalina]], [[Yoshi]]

'''Tanooki Mario''' is a form of [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] that first appeared in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. In its debut, it was essentially an advanced version of [[Raccoon Mario]], with the addition of a temporary transformation into a [[Statue Mario|stone statue]], attained by donning a [[Tanooki Suit]].

 

This form's name comes from the ''[[wikipedia:Tanuki|tanuki]]'', an animal found in Japan and often depicted in folklore. The form that Statue Mario takes in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' resembles [[wikipedia:Ksitigarbha#In_Japan|Kshitigarbha]], the protector of travelers and the guardian of souls, who is known as ''Daigan Jizō Bosatsu'' in Japan. As of ''Super Mario 3D Land'', Luigi's version of the form is sometimes called '''Kitsune Luigi''' or '''Fox Luigi''', referring to the ''[[wikipedia:Kitsune|kitsune]]''.

 

[[File:TanookiMario SMB3.jpg|thumb]]

The first appearance of Tanooki Mario is in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', when Mario obtains a Tanooki Suit. In this form, he can turn into an [[Statue Mario|invulnerable statue]] when pressing {{button|nes|B}} and Down on the {{button|nes|Pad}} at the same time, in addition to using [[Raccoon Mario]]'s moves. This makes it an improved version of Raccoon Mario. Additionally, if Mario gains a Tanooki Suit while using a [[P-Wing]], he'll retain his Statue ability while also having infinite flight.

As a statue, Tanooki Mario cannot be hurt, and if he uses this ability in the air, he can slam down like a Thwomp. This can destroy many enemies, instantly destroying all Goombas and enemies with throwable shells (like [[Koopa]]s, [[Buzzy Beetle|Buzzy Beetles]], and [[Spiny|Spinies]]). It can also stomp previously unstompable enemies like [[Piranha Plant]]s, [[Big Piranha Plant]]s, [[Fire Piranha Plant]]s, [[Spiny Egg]]s, [[Thwomp]]s, [[Lava Bubble]]s, [[Fire Snake]]s, and [[Chain Chomp]]s.

The Statue form is also the only way to destroy [[Roto-Disc]]s and [[Rocket Engine]] flames. Statue Mario will sink rapidly underwater, and can even oppose some pipes' upward currents. This allows Mario to stomp [[Lava Lotus]]es, [[Blooper]]s and fish enemies underwater. [[Boss Bass]] is the only fish that Mario can't stomp on, and the only enemy that can defeat him in that form by eating him. In ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'', [[Tweester]] can turn Statue Mario back into Tanooki Mario on contact. He can still turn into the statue while in the Tweester, but it will not free him or have any desirable effect. Statue Mario will also automatically revert to Tanooki form in five seconds.

In the ending, a Koopa Troopa can be seen comically praying before Statue Mario as if he was a religious idol.

''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' adds new utilities to this form: it can reveal [[Vanishing Block]]s and break [[Grey Brick Block]]s, but only for the statue's duration.

[[File:TanookiMario SM3DS.png|thumb]]

Tanooki Mario makes a reappearance in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] as the main form. In this game, Mario becomes Tanooki Mario when he obtains a [[Super Leaf]] (since neither [[Raccoon Mario]] nor the Tanooki Suit appear in the game); the form is also slightly redesigned, as its ears are on the front of the hood, facing forward (rather than on the sides facing outward), and Mario's cap brim was added. However, the form's mechanics are different from ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', as while Mario can still tail whip (by pressing {{button|3ds|X}} or {{button|3ds|Y}}) and glide (by holding {{button|3ds|A}} or {{button|3ds|B}}), he cannot fly during gameplay. His slow descent also speeds up back to normal, rather than his acceleration decreasing, unlike before. The tail whip is usable underwater, and able to hit more enemies. Mario also gains a new tail wag move in this form (done by pressing {{button|3ds|X}} or {{button|3ds|Y}} while crouching) which replaces the [[Roll]] and Rolling [[Long Jump (move)|Leap]], letting him tail whip continuously, even while moving.

[[Statue Mario]] also reappears in this game (making this form closer to its original depiction), but it can only be used once a [[Statue Leaf]] is found in the Special Worlds. The statue now has a red scarf and depicts Tanooki Mario holding out his right hand. It replaces the [[Ground Pound]], and lasts longer than it did in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. A new variation of Tanooki Mario also appears in this game, called [[White Tanooki Mario]]. Mario or Luigi can only obtain this form by collecting an [[Invincibility Leaf]] after losing five lives in a (skipped) normal world level, and it makes him completely invincible for the duration of the level.

Luigi's Tanooki Suit and Statue form are now Kitsune-themed, rather than Tanooki-themed, unlike in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. Additionally, Statue Luigi has a green scarf and is shown holding out his left hand, unlike his brother. While most languages, including the original Japanese, call Luigi's Tanooki form '''Kitsune Luigi''', the English translation still refers to it as Tanooki Luigi.

[[File:3DS SuperMario 1 scrn01 E3.png|thumb|left]]

In the game's ending, Mario and the three [[Toads]] that had joined him on his journey become Tanooki Mario and '''Tanooki Toads''' by using Super Leaves. Mario carries Princess Peach and the Toads flutter around as they fly all the way back to [[Princess Peach's Castle]] during the credits (despite the lack of flight in-game). Despite using Super Leaves, the Toads are seen sporting scarves that match their vest and cap colors, much like Statue Mario.

====''Super Mario 3D World''====

The normal and White Tanooki forms also appear in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', functioning just as they do in ''Super Mario 3D Land''. Mario, Toad, and Peach's Tanooki Suits look almost the same; Mario's has lighter-colored ears and belly, Peach's is darker-colored and has puffy shorts and darker legs, rather than its ''3D Land'' design, and Toad lacks a scarf. Luigi's Kitsune Suit remains the same. Rosalina's Tanooki Suit in this game is the same as Peach's, though with darker arms and shorter gloves. When Peach is wearing the suit, she can pull off her unique glide and still [[Scuttle|scuttle]] afterward to gain even more horizontal distance.

In ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'', Tanooki Mario is a costume for the player's [[Mii]]. It is unlocked by turning 15 characters into star characters. The racket for this costume costs 1550 coins to buy at the Clubhouse for Miis to be able to use.

===Nintendo Comics System===

Tanooki Mario appears in the [[Nintendo Comics System]] story "[[Tanooki Suits Me]]". In the comic, Mario is forced to wear the Tanooki Suit due to Luigi accidentally ordering a single tuxedo, and the Tanooki Suit was the only one available at the rental shop. An old man informs Mario that that the suit is a genuine one created by Mushroomland's first tailor, [[List of implied characters#Tanooki|Tanooki]], who sewed a tail on the back of every suit he created as his trademark; he also informs Mario that Tanooki's suits possess magical powers, and that genuine suits are very rare. Mario transforms himself into Statue Mario by curiously pressing a button on the front of the suit, and it isn't until he wishes that he could turn back to normal that he turns back into Tanooki Mario.

====''Mario Kart 8''====

[[File:Tanooki Mario MK8.jpeg|thumb|Tanooki Mario, driving at Mario Circuit.]]

Tanooki Mario appears as a character available in the first downloadable content pack in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', [[The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8|''The Legend of Zelda'' × ''Mario Kart 8'']], appearing as a character separate from Mario.<ref>http://mariokart8.nintendo.com/dlc/</ref> Tanooki Mario has a different set of animations and voices from Mario, as well as having different kart colors (for instance, the [[Sport Bike]] he rides has the orange/yellow coloration rather than Mario's red and blue one). Tanooki Mario's signature vehicle is the [[Tanooki Kart]].

Although Tanooki Mario is a middleweight character, just like Mario, he has slightly more acceleration at the cost of his weight stat; a trait that he shares with the male [[Villager]]. Tanooki Mario's anti-gravity-specific trick animation involves him briefly turning into [[Statue Mario]]. One of his trick animations is a reference to one of Raccoon Mario's artworks from ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', and, if he is on a [[bike]] or an [[ATV]], one of his trick animations replicates his ability to fall slowly. Also, the sound his horn makes is [[Cape Mario]]'s spinning sound from ''[[Super Mario World]]''.

Tanooki Mario uses various voice clips taken from other games, with several voice file prefixes seemingly indicating the source game. File prefixes include [[Mario Golf: Advance Tour|GBAGolf_Mario]], [[Super Mario Sunshine|GC_SunshineMario]], [[Mario Power Tennis|GCTennis]], [[Super Mario Advance|SuperMarioAdvance]], and [[Mario Super Sluggers|WiiBseball_Mario]].

====''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''====

Tanooki Mario reappears in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'', as a second downloadable alternate color scheme for Mario.

==''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' Trophy information==

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|''If you find a Super Leaf, Mario transforms into Tanooki Mario! His newfound tail works as a weapon and as a propeller to slow his fall. His brother, Luigi, won't turn into a Tanooki, though—he becomes Kitsune Luigi. Wouldn't want to have trouble telling the two apart, would we?''

|'' When Mario uses a Super Leaf, he grows a tail and turns into Tanooki Mario, a very handy form indeed. Likewise, Luigi turns into Kitsune Luigi. Both of them can swing their tails to attack enemies, or wag their tails to slowly float down after a jump, almost like they're walking on air.''

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File:TanookiMario SMB3.jpg|Tanooki Mario in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''.

File:Tanooki Mario Sprite SMB3.png|A sprite of Tanooki Mario skidding.

File:TanookiMario3DLand.png|A model of Tanooki Mario, from ''Super Mario 3D Land''.

File:TanookiLuigi.png|Artwork of Tanooki Luigi<!--don't change to kitsune luigi as tanooki is the english name), from ''Super Mario 3D Land''.

File:3DS SuperMario 14 scrn14 E3.png|Tanooki Mario in 3-4, in ''Super Mario 3D Land''.

File:TanookiMario SM3DS.png|Artwork of Tanooki Mario in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''.

File:TanookiMarioSM3DL.png|Alternate artwork of Tanooki Mario in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''.

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{{foreignname

|Jap=タヌキマリオ<br>''Tanuki Mario''<br>キツネルイージ<br>''Kitsune Ruīji''

|JapM=Tanooki Mario<br>Kitsune Luigi

|Ita=Mario Tanuki<br>Mario tanooki (''Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition'')

|ItaM=Tanooki Mario<br>Tanooki Mario

|DutM=Tanuki Mario

|Spa=Mario Tanuki<br>Luigi Kitsune

|SpaM=Tanooki Mario<br>Kitsune Luigi

|Fra=Mario Tanuki<br>Luigi Kitsune

|FraM=Tanuki Mario<br>Kitsune Luigi

|Kor=너구리마리오

|KorR=Neoguri Mario

|KorM=Tanuki Mario

|Ger=Tanuki-Mario

|GerM=Tanuki Mario}}

*After the release of ''Super Mario 3D Land'', controversy regarding this transformation led PETA to create a website titled "[[List of Mario-related controversies#Mario Kills Tanooki|Mario Kills Tanooki]]", accompanied by a flash game called "''Super Tanooki Skin 2D''".

*Although it never appeared on the actual show, concept artwork of Tanooki Mario can be seen on the bonus disc of Shout! Factory's ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' DVD set.

*In the Nintendo Power player's guide for ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', the [[Tanooki Suit]] is mentioned in the guide section on [[Snowman's Land]], suggesting it could keep Mario warm in the frigid climate if it were still available.

*In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', the [[Sammer Guy]] [[List of Sammer Guys#Cloak of Tanooki|Cloak of Tanooki]] refers to this form. Also in the game, [[Francis]] mentions that he would like a Tanooki Suit made with real tanooki fur.

*In [[Nintendo Monopoly]], Tanooki Mario appears on the artwork of a [[Brick Block]]/[[Coin Block]] card that charges the player $50 for the purchase of a new suit.

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