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{{about|the ship [[Mario]] pilots in Super Mario Odyssey|the game itself|[[Super Mario Odyssey]]}}
{{about|the ship [[Mario]] pilots in Super Mario Odyssey|the game itself|[[Super Mario Odyssey]]}}
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The '''Odyssey''' is [[Mario]]'s airship and main method of transport in the game ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. It resembles a short red top hat with golden propellers that protrude from the bottom of the ship when starting up on the outside and on the inside it has a white and gold color scheme with three windows, some chairs and a table, a pair of shelves at the back, a small hat-shaped wardrobe and a mirror. The exterior is also decorated with a globe, a [[Checkpoint Flag]] and a tall red flag at the back. The door that leads to the Odyssey requires Mario to throw [[Cappy]] at it to open; the player can also enter the interior using the exhaust pipe like a [[Warp Pipe]], or by [[Ground Pound]]ing the panel on top of the ship. Throwing Cappy on the globe adds the current amount of [[Power Moon]]s in Mario's possession to the ship and it allows Mario to select another kingdom to travel to afterwards. While flying between kingdoms, before the player completes the game, Cappy provides an overview for one of Mario's skills that can also be accessed at any given time in the Action Guide.
{{quote|What's this?! [[Mario|You]] say you need to repair some silly old airship?!|Madame Broode|Super Mario Odyssey}}
The '''Odyssey''' is [[Mario]]'s airship and main method of transport in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. It resembles a short red top hat with golden propellers that protrude from the bottom of the ship when starting up on the outside and on the inside it has a white and gold color scheme with three windows, some chairs and a table, a bed, a pair of shelves at the back, a small hat-shaped wardrobe and a mirror. The exterior is also decorated with a globe, a [[Checkpoint Flag]] and a tall red flag at the back. The door that leads to the Odyssey requires Mario to throw [[Cappy]] at it to open; the player can also enter the interior using the exhaust pipe like a [[Warp Pipe]], or by [[Ground Pound]]ing the panel on top of the ship. Throwing Cappy on the globe adds the current amount of [[Power Moon]]s in Mario's possession to the ship and it allows Mario to select another kingdom to travel to afterwards. While flying between kingdoms, before the player completes the game, Cappy provides an overview for one of Mario's skills that can also be accessed at any given time in the Action Guide.


During the events of the game, Mario and Cappy use the Odyssey to fly across the various kingdoms throughout the game to chase down [[Bowser]] and stop him from forcibly marrying [[Princess Peach]]. The two initially recover the Odyssey from the [[Cascade Kingdom]], where they find a broken-down airship that originated from the [[Cap Kingdom]] which they restore using [[Power Moon]]s. The ship requires Power Moons and [[Multi Moon]]s to work, as they act as a source of fuel for the Odyssey, similar to how the [[Comet Observatory]] and the [[Starship Mario]] used [[Power Star]]s as fuel in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', respectively.
When Mario jumps on the globe of the Odyssey, a music-box version of the [[Cascade Kingdom|Fossil Falls]] theme will play. In the [[Metro Kingdom]] and all other kingdoms after it, a music-box version of "[[Jump Up, Super Star!]]" will play instead.


In each kingdom Mario must collect a certain number of Power Moons to upgrade the Odyssey, expanding its sail and allowing him and Cappy to reach the next kingdom. Though, Bowser destroys the Odyssey two times and requires the given amount of power moons to be activated again, thus, traveling is not always possible. The first time the ship takes heavy damage is after defeating Bowser during the battle in [[Cloud Kingdom]]; the ship crashes in the [[Lost Kingdom]] and requires 10 Power Moons to be repaired. Later, on the way to [[Bowser's Kingdom]], Mario and Cappy are interrupted by Bowser and the [[Ruined Dragon]], who consequently destroys the ship. The Odyssey then needs 3 Power Moons from the [[Ruined Kingdom]] to be repaired. Eventually the sail expands enough to close in on itself, turning the Odyssey's sail into a balloon and granting it the ability to fly to the [[Moon Kingdom]], where Bowser plans to hold his wedding. The height of the sail/balloon is determined by Mario's overall Moon total across all Kingdoms. Should the player collect all 880 Power Moons (not including extras brought from [[Crazy Cap]]), the sail turns gold. 999 is the numerical limit the Odyssey displays on its balloon and on the save files. Any moons brought afterwards won't add to the number.
==History==
===''Super Mario Odyssey''===
[[File:SMO-scrn-Odyssey-02.jpg|thumb|200px|The Odyssey flying over the clouds]]
During the events of the game, Mario and Cappy use the Odyssey to fly across the various kingdoms throughout the game to chase down [[Bowser]] and stop him from forcibly marrying [[Princess Peach]]. After Cappy reveals that a "fairly functioning ship" based on an older model of the Bonneton airships is believed to be in the [[Cascade Kingdom]], the two head to said kingdom, where they find a broken-down airship that originated from the [[Cap Kingdom]] which they restore using [[Power Moon]]s. The ship requires Power Moons and [[Multi Moon]]s to work, as they act as a source of fuel for the Odyssey, similar to how the [[Comet Observatory]] and the [[Starship Mario]] used [[Power Star]]s as fuel in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', respectively.


Mario can also decorate both the inside and the outside of the Odyssey with stickers and statues purchased from local [[Crazy Cap]] shops in each kingdom. These stickers and statues are based upon the kingdom in which they were purchased and function as souvenirs; for example, a sticker of [[Pauline|Mayor Pauline]] from the [[Metro Kingdom]], or a mini statue of the [[Inverted Pyramid]] from the [[Sand Kingdom]]. The Odyssey's wardrobe can be used to change Mario's outfit at any time.
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In each kingdom Mario must collect a certain number of Power Moons to upgrade the Odyssey, expanding its sail and allowing him and Cappy to reach the next kingdom. On two occasions, though, Bowser destroys the Odyssey and it requires the given amount of Power Moons to be activated again; thus, traveling is not always possible. The first time the ship takes heavy damage is after defeating Bowser during the battle in the [[Cloud Kingdom]]. [[Bowser]] fires cannon balls from his airship which throws [[Mario]], the Odyssey, and [[Cappy]] far away. The ship crashes in the [[Lost Kingdom]] and requires 10 Power Moons to be repaired. Later, on the way to [[Bowser's Kingdom]], Mario and Cappy are interrupted by Bowser and the [[Ruined Dragon]], who consequently destroys the ship. The Odyssey then needs 3 Power Moons from the [[Ruined Kingdom]] to be repaired. Whenever the Odyssey gets destroyed, some of its paint chips off, revealing the metal underneath. Eventually, the sail expands enough to close in on itself, turning into a yellow balloon and granting it the ability to fly to the [[Moon Kingdom]], where Bowser plans to hold his wedding. The height of the sail/balloon is determined by Mario's overall Moon total across all Kingdoms. For every kingdom Mario collects all the Power Moons and Multi Moons from and brings to the Odyssey, including those from [[Moon Rock]]s and [[Toadette]]'s Achievements, a small circular light appears on a cardinal point beneath the Odyssey's globe in the same color as that kingdom's Power Moons, including those from [[Dark Side]] and [[Darker Side]], whose lights are positioned inside the circle of lights, closest to the globe. Should the player collect all 880 Power Moons (not including extras brought from [[Crazy Cap]]), the balloon turns gold. 999 is the numerical limit the Odyssey displays on its balloon and on the save files. Any moons bought afterwards won't add to the number.
 
[[File:SMO Wrecked Odyssey.jpg|thumb|200px|The Odyssey wrecked in the [[Lost Kingdom]]]]
Mario can also decorate the inside and the outside of the Odyssey with stickers and other items, respectively, purchased from local [[Crazy Cap]] shops in each kingdom. These items are based upon the kingdom in which they were purchased and function as souvenirs; for example, a sticker of [[Pauline|Mayor Pauline]] from the [[Metro Kingdom]], or a statuette of the [[Inverted Pyramid]] from the [[Sand Kingdom]]. Most of the souvenirs can be interacted with, which can cause them to create some noises or play an animation. The Odyssey's wardrobe can be used to change Mario's outfit at any time. Mario also recovers any health lost when immobile inside the Odyssey. Furthermore, the [[Nintendog]] appears in the Odyssey after finishing the game at least once, though it does not appear here in the kingdoms where it appears.
 
The lamp attached to the Odyssey occasionally blinks, making it look as if the Odyssey itself is alive. The intervals it does so alternate between roughly 12 seconds and 18 seconds. The tune that plays when restoring the Odyssey is a slight variation of the tune that plays when Mario grabs a new power-up in ''Super Mario Galaxy'' or ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''. Inside the Odyssey, if Mario stands on one of the two chairs, he will sit down and Cappy will come out from Mario's current hat before quickly going to the other chair; Cappy will then look at different souvenirs inside the Odyssey. After looking, he will give a wink to the player, or look left to right as if he was confused. Meanwhile, Mario may doze off while he sits. When Mario stands on the bed inside the Odyssey, he will fall asleep on it quickly.
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Mario recovers any health lost when inside the Odyssey.
===''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker''===
[[File:CTTT Odyssey cameo.png|thumb|150px|The Odyssey's cameo in ''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker'']]
The Odyssey makes a short appearance at the end of the [[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Nintendo Switch]] versions of ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Nintendo Switch / Nintendo 3DS)|Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'', replacing a [[Green Star]] from the [[Wii U]] [[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker|version]], to accommodate for the new levels based on ''Super Mario Odyssey''{{'}}s kingdoms. After landing in the Sand Kingdom with the [[Mine Cart|mine cart]], Captain Toad notices the ship flying across the sky at night time and gives it chase, leaving [[Toadette]] inside the mine cart.
 
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
[[File:New Donk City Hall.jpg|thumb|left|The Odyssey seen flying in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the Odyssey can occasionally be seen flying around in the background of the top of the [[New Donk City Hall (stage)|New Donk City Hall]] stage. It is shown to have 21 [[Power Moon]]s in stock, inconsistent with ''Super Mario Odyssey'' itself, where the player needs at least 55 Power Moons before reaching the Metro Kingdom. Several floating platforms modeled after the Odyssey also appear throughout the stage. The Odyssey also appears as an advanced {{iw|smashwiki|support spirit}} that grants the effect of strong-wind resistance to the user.
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===''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020''===
The Odyssey appears in the background of the [[Dream Karate]] [[Dream Event]] in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]''.


==Concept and creation==
==Concept and creation==
The sketch of the early desing of Tostarena included an early design of the Odyssey as well, showing various small differences with respect to the final design. The sail was attached to the back of the crown of the hat, without any visible vial collecting the Power Moons, said sail was also attached to the back parapets through a rope attached to a moon-shaped hook. The back of the brim was flat and rather had an higher parapet. No globe was visible on the right side of the ship and the window had the shape of a hat with a flat brim. The exhaust pipes also apparently pointed backwards rather than upwards.
The sketch of the early design of Tostarena included an early design of the Odyssey as well, showing various small differences with respect to the final design. The sail was attached to the back of the crown of the hat, without any visible vial collecting the Power Moons, said sail was also attached to the back parapets through a rope attached to a moon-shaped hook. The back of the brim was flat and rather had an higher parapet. No globe was visible on the right side of the ship and the window had the shape of a hat with a flat brim. The exhaust pipes also apparently pointed backwards rather than upwards.


The final design was based on ships and top hats,<ref name="design">[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/951570664963518465 Post about the concept art of the Odyssey's final design from the Japanese ''Super Mario Odyssey'' official Twitter account]. Retrieved January 12, 2018.</ref> and it was mainly colored red and white to reference [[Mario]] and [[Cappy]], respectively.<ref name="design"/> Furthermore, the shape of the hat was hidden in various parts of the Odyssey's final design.<ref name="design"/> Its interior was based on that of a ship and an airplane to recall the concept of traveling, while the furniture was based on hats.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/991071697640943616 Post about the concept art of the final design of the Odyssey's interior from the Japanese ''Super Mario Odyssey'' official Twitter account]. Retrieved May 3, 2018.</ref>
The final design was based on ships and top hats,<ref name="design">{{cite|url=x.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/951570664963518465|title=オデッセイ号の最終デザインのスケッチです。 シルクハットと船をモチーフに…マリオの「赤」とキャッピーの「白」をメインカラーにしました。帽子のような形がいたるところに隠されていますので、ぜひ探してみてください!|date=January 11, 2018|language=ja|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=June 30, 2024|author=mario_odysseyJP}}</ref> and it was mainly colored red and white to reference [[Mario]] and [[Cappy]], respectively.<ref name="design"/> Furthermore, the shape of the hat was hidden in various parts of the Odyssey's final design.<ref name="design"/> Its interior was based on that of a ship and an airplane to recall the concept of traveling, while the furniture was based on hats.<ref>{{cite|author=mario_odysseyJP|url=x.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/991071697640943616|title=おはようございます! 「オデッセイ号」室内の最終デザインのスケッチです。帽子をイメージした調度品と、旅をイメージした飛行機や船の内装を組み合わせて作っているんです。|date=April 30, 2018|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=June 30, 2024|language=ja}}</ref>


<gallery widths=200px>
<gallery widths=200px>
SMO Concept Art - Tostarena.jpg|Concept art of an earlier design of the Odyssey.
SMO Concept Art - Tostarena.jpg|Concept art of an earlier design of the Odyssey
SMO Concept Art - Odyssey.jpg|Sketch of the final design of the Odyssey.
SMO Concept Art - Odyssey.jpg|Sketch of the final design of the Odyssey
SMO Concept Art - Odyssey Interior.jpg|Sketch of the final design of the interior.
SMO Concept Art - Odyssey Interior.jpg|Sketch of the final design of the interior
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Profiles==
===''Super Mario Odyssey''===
{{multilang profile
|type=website
|EngA=Hop aboard this amazing airship and leave the Mushroom Kingdom behind as you explore exciting destinations like nothing you've ever seen in a Mario game before.
}}
*'''[[Cascade Kingdom]] brochure:'''
<i><blockquote>
;An Old, Odd Structure
No one knows how a Bonneton-style structure got buried here. Bonneters travel often, so they may have lived here in the past. It is a helpful landmark if you get lost, though.
</blockquote></i>
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
{{Spirit
|no=80
|name=The Odyssey
|image=[[File:SMO Art - Odyssey Ship.png|x100px]]
|series=''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' Series
|type={{iw|smashwiki|Support spirit|Support}}
|slots=1
|class=Advanced
|effects=Strong-Wind Resist
|obtain={{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light}} ({{iw|smashwiki|The Light Realm}}); {{iw|smashwiki|Spirit Board}}
|opponents=Giant [[Jigglypuff]]
|conditions='''Rule:''' Hard to Launch
*Timed battle
*The enemy is hard to launch
*The enemy shields often
|stage=[[Rainbow Cruise]]
|song=Fossil Falls
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
SMO-scrn-Odyssey-02.jpg|The Odyssey flying over the clouds.
SMO Artwork Travel the World.png|Key artwork
SMO-scrn-Odyssey-01.jpg|The Odyssey in the [[Metro Kingdom]].
8-Bit Odyssey.png|8-bit artwork of the Odyssey
SMO Shot - Red Airship.png|Mario on the Odyssey in the [[Sand Kingdom]].
SMO Asset Sprite Odyssey.png|Dialogue sprite
SMO - Mushroom Kingdom.jpg|The Odyssey in the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario Odyssey)|Mushroom Kingdom]].
SMO Asset Sprite Globe.png|Dialogue sprite of the globe
SMO-E32017-scrn10.jpg|[[Power Moon]]s around the Odyssey.
SMO 8bit Odyssey.png|Loading screen sprite
SMO-scrn-Odyssey-interior.jpg|The interior of the Odyssey.
SMO Asset Sprite Odyssey (Yellow Sail).png|Loading screen sprite (yellow sail)
SMRL-Line-Mario-Odyssey.gif|Mario flying away on the Odyssey.
SMO Asset Sprite Odyssey (Gold Sail).png|Loading screen sprite (gold sail)
SMO-scrn-Odyssey-01.jpg|The Odyssey in the [[Metro Kingdom]]
SMO Shot - Red Airship.png|Mario on the Odyssey in the [[Sand Kingdom]]
SMO Ruined Dragon Bowser.png|[[Bowser]] and the [[Ruined Dragon]] confronting the Odyssey
SMO - Mushroom Kingdom.jpg|The Odyssey in the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario Odyssey)|Mushroom Kingdom]]
SMO E3 2017 screenshot 10.png|[[Power Moon]]s around the Odyssey
SMO-scrn-Odyssey-interior.jpg|The interior of the Odyssey
CTTT EpB 1 Switch3DS.png|[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Nintendo Switch / Nintendo 3DS)|''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker'' (Nintendo Switch)]]
SMRL-Line-Mario-Odyssey.gif|A "Super Mario's Relaxing Life" [[LINE]] sticker showing Mario flying away on the Odyssey
NL Calendar 7 2017.jpg|The July 2017 LINE calendar
NL Calendar Wallpaper 7 2017.jpg|The July 2017 LINE calendar (wallpaper version)
PN SMO Postcard Creator border-thumb-6.png|[[Play Nintendo]]
SMB 35th Anniversary Lineup TVCM.jpg|A Japanese commercial promoting the [[Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary|35th Anniversary]] of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
</gallery>
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|Jap=オデッセイ号
|JapR=Odessei-gō
|JapR=Odessei-gō
|JapM=Odyssey (「号」(''gō'') is a suffix used for ships)
|JapM=From "Odyssey" and「号」(''-gō'', a suffix used for ships)
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|ChiS=奥德赛号
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|ChiSR=Àodésài hào
|ChiSM=From "Odyssey" and「号」(''-hào'', a suffix used for ships)
|ChiT=奧德賽號
|ChiTR=Àodésài hào
|ChiTM=From "Odyssey" and「號」(''-hào'', a suffix used for ships)
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|DutM=The Odyssey
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|GerM=Odyssey
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|Ita=Odyssey
|Ita=Odyssey
|ItaM=Odyssey
|ItaM=Odyssey
|Kor=오디세이호
|KorR=Odisei ho
|KorM=From "Odyssey" and 호 (''-ho'', a suffix used for ships)
|Rus=Одиссея
|Rus=Одиссея
|RusR=Odisseya
|RusR=Odisseya
|RusM=Odyssey
|RusM=Odyssey
|Chi=奥德赛号 (Simplified)<br>奧德賽號 (Traditional)
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|ChiR=Àodésài hào
|ChiM=Odyssey (「號」(''hào'') is a suffix used for ships)
|Kor=오디세이호
|KorR=Odisei ho
|KorM=Odyssey ("호" (''ho'') is a suffix used for ships)
}}
}}
==Trivia==
*For every kingdom Mario collects all the Power Moons and Multi-Moons from and brings to the Odyssey (including those from [[Moon Rock]]s and [[Toadette]]'s Achievements), a small circular light appears on a cardinal point beneath the Odyssey's globe in the same color as that kingdom's Power Moons (excluding those from [[Dark Side]] and [[Darker Side]], whose lights are positioned inside the circle of lights, closest to the globe).
*It is revealed by Cappy that the Odyssey is an older model of the airships used in Bonneton.
*When Mario jumps on the globe of the Odyssey, a music-box version of either [[Jump Up, Super Star!]] or the Cascade Kingdom theme will play, depending on the kingdom the ship is currently at.
*The lamp attached to the Odyssey occasionally blinks, making it look like the Odyssey itself is alive.
*The tune that plays when restoring the Odyssey is a remix of the tune that plays when Mario grabs a new item in ''Super Mario Galaxy''.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 07:30, June 30, 2024

This article is about the ship Mario pilots in Super Mario Odyssey. For the game itself, see Super Mario Odyssey.
Odyssey
Artwork of the Odyssey ship, from Super Mario Odyssey
Artwork from Super Mario Odyssey
First appearance Super Mario Odyssey (2017)
Latest appearance Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (2019)
“What's this?! You say you need to repair some silly old airship?!”
Madame Broode, Super Mario Odyssey

The Odyssey is Mario's airship and main method of transport in Super Mario Odyssey. It resembles a short red top hat with golden propellers that protrude from the bottom of the ship when starting up on the outside and on the inside it has a white and gold color scheme with three windows, some chairs and a table, a bed, a pair of shelves at the back, a small hat-shaped wardrobe and a mirror. The exterior is also decorated with a globe, a Checkpoint Flag and a tall red flag at the back. The door that leads to the Odyssey requires Mario to throw Cappy at it to open; the player can also enter the interior using the exhaust pipe like a Warp Pipe, or by Ground Pounding the panel on top of the ship. Throwing Cappy on the globe adds the current amount of Power Moons in Mario's possession to the ship and it allows Mario to select another kingdom to travel to afterwards. While flying between kingdoms, before the player completes the game, Cappy provides an overview for one of Mario's skills that can also be accessed at any given time in the Action Guide.

When Mario jumps on the globe of the Odyssey, a music-box version of the Fossil Falls theme will play. In the Metro Kingdom and all other kingdoms after it, a music-box version of "Jump Up, Super Star!" will play instead.

History[edit]

Super Mario Odyssey[edit]

The Odyssey from Super Mario Odyssey
The Odyssey flying over the clouds

During the events of the game, Mario and Cappy use the Odyssey to fly across the various kingdoms throughout the game to chase down Bowser and stop him from forcibly marrying Princess Peach. After Cappy reveals that a "fairly functioning ship" based on an older model of the Bonneton airships is believed to be in the Cascade Kingdom, the two head to said kingdom, where they find a broken-down airship that originated from the Cap Kingdom which they restore using Power Moons. The ship requires Power Moons and Multi Moons to work, as they act as a source of fuel for the Odyssey, similar to how the Comet Observatory and the Starship Mario used Power Stars as fuel in Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2, respectively.

The souvenirs that can be bought for decorating the Odyssey, both on the inside and the outside.
The souvenirs that can be bought for decorating the Odyssey, both on the inside and the outside.
The souvenirs that can be bought for decorating the Odyssey, both on the inside and the outside.

In each kingdom Mario must collect a certain number of Power Moons to upgrade the Odyssey, expanding its sail and allowing him and Cappy to reach the next kingdom. On two occasions, though, Bowser destroys the Odyssey and it requires the given amount of Power Moons to be activated again; thus, traveling is not always possible. The first time the ship takes heavy damage is after defeating Bowser during the battle in the Cloud Kingdom. Bowser fires cannon balls from his airship which throws Mario, the Odyssey, and Cappy far away. The ship crashes in the Lost Kingdom and requires 10 Power Moons to be repaired. Later, on the way to Bowser's Kingdom, Mario and Cappy are interrupted by Bowser and the Ruined Dragon, who consequently destroys the ship. The Odyssey then needs 3 Power Moons from the Ruined Kingdom to be repaired. Whenever the Odyssey gets destroyed, some of its paint chips off, revealing the metal underneath. Eventually, the sail expands enough to close in on itself, turning into a yellow balloon and granting it the ability to fly to the Moon Kingdom, where Bowser plans to hold his wedding. The height of the sail/balloon is determined by Mario's overall Moon total across all Kingdoms. For every kingdom Mario collects all the Power Moons and Multi Moons from and brings to the Odyssey, including those from Moon Rocks and Toadette's Achievements, a small circular light appears on a cardinal point beneath the Odyssey's globe in the same color as that kingdom's Power Moons, including those from Dark Side and Darker Side, whose lights are positioned inside the circle of lights, closest to the globe. Should the player collect all 880 Power Moons (not including extras brought from Crazy Cap), the balloon turns gold. 999 is the numerical limit the Odyssey displays on its balloon and on the save files. Any moons bought afterwards won't add to the number.

The broken Odyssey in Lost Kingdom
The Odyssey wrecked in the Lost Kingdom

Mario can also decorate the inside and the outside of the Odyssey with stickers and other items, respectively, purchased from local Crazy Cap shops in each kingdom. These items are based upon the kingdom in which they were purchased and function as souvenirs; for example, a sticker of Mayor Pauline from the Metro Kingdom, or a statuette of the Inverted Pyramid from the Sand Kingdom. Most of the souvenirs can be interacted with, which can cause them to create some noises or play an animation. The Odyssey's wardrobe can be used to change Mario's outfit at any time. Mario also recovers any health lost when immobile inside the Odyssey. Furthermore, the Nintendog appears in the Odyssey after finishing the game at least once, though it does not appear here in the kingdoms where it appears.

The lamp attached to the Odyssey occasionally blinks, making it look as if the Odyssey itself is alive. The intervals it does so alternate between roughly 12 seconds and 18 seconds. The tune that plays when restoring the Odyssey is a slight variation of the tune that plays when Mario grabs a new power-up in Super Mario Galaxy or Super Mario Galaxy 2. Inside the Odyssey, if Mario stands on one of the two chairs, he will sit down and Cappy will come out from Mario's current hat before quickly going to the other chair; Cappy will then look at different souvenirs inside the Odyssey. After looking, he will give a wink to the player, or look left to right as if he was confused. Meanwhile, Mario may doze off while he sits. When Mario stands on the bed inside the Odyssey, he will fall asleep on it quickly.

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker[edit]

The Odyssey's cameo in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker.
The Odyssey's cameo in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

The Odyssey makes a short appearance at the end of the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch versions of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, replacing a Green Star from the Wii U version, to accommodate for the new levels based on Super Mario Odyssey's kingdoms. After landing in the Sand Kingdom with the mine cart, Captain Toad notices the ship flying across the sky at night time and gives it chase, leaving Toadette inside the mine cart.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

New Donk City Hall stage in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The Odyssey seen flying in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Odyssey can occasionally be seen flying around in the background of the top of the New Donk City Hall stage. It is shown to have 21 Power Moons in stock, inconsistent with Super Mario Odyssey itself, where the player needs at least 55 Power Moons before reaching the Metro Kingdom. Several floating platforms modeled after the Odyssey also appear throughout the stage. The Odyssey also appears as an advanced support spirit that grants the effect of strong-wind resistance to the user.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020[edit]

The Odyssey appears in the background of the Dream Karate Dream Event in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

Concept and creation[edit]

The sketch of the early design of Tostarena included an early design of the Odyssey as well, showing various small differences with respect to the final design. The sail was attached to the back of the crown of the hat, without any visible vial collecting the Power Moons, said sail was also attached to the back parapets through a rope attached to a moon-shaped hook. The back of the brim was flat and rather had an higher parapet. No globe was visible on the right side of the ship and the window had the shape of a hat with a flat brim. The exhaust pipes also apparently pointed backwards rather than upwards.

The final design was based on ships and top hats,[1] and it was mainly colored red and white to reference Mario and Cappy, respectively.[1] Furthermore, the shape of the hat was hidden in various parts of the Odyssey's final design.[1] Its interior was based on that of a ship and an airplane to recall the concept of traveling, while the furniture was based on hats.[2]

Profiles[edit]

Super Mario Odyssey[edit]

  • Website description:
    • English (American):
      Hop aboard this amazing airship and leave the Mushroom Kingdom behind as you explore exciting destinations like nothing you've ever seen in a Mario game before.
  • Cascade Kingdom brochure:
  • An Old, Odd Structure

    No one knows how a Bonneton-style structure got buried here. Bonneters travel often, so they may have lived here in the past. It is a helpful landmark if you get lost, though.

    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

    Spirit
    #80 The Odyssey
    Artwork of the Odyssey ship, from Super Mario Odyssey Series/game Super Mario Series
    Type Support
    Slots 1
    Class Advanced
    Strength / effect(s) Strong-Wind Resist
    How to obtain World of Light (The Light Realm); Spirit Board
    Spirit battle Opponent(s) Giant Jigglypuff
    Conditions

    Rule: Hard to Launch

    • Timed battle
    • The enemy is hard to launch
    • The enemy shields often
    Stage Rainbow Cruise
    Song Fossil Falls

    Gallery[edit]

    Names in other languages[edit]

    Language Name Meaning Notes
    Japanese オデッセイ号[?]
    Odessei-gō
    From "Odyssey" and「号」(-gō, a suffix used for ships)
    Chinese (simplified) 奥德赛号[?]
    Àodésài hào
    From "Odyssey" and「号」(-hào, a suffix used for ships)
    Chinese (traditional) 奧德賽號[?]
    Àodésài hào
    From "Odyssey" and「號」(-hào, a suffix used for ships)
    Dutch De Odyssee[?] The Odyssey
    French Odyssée[?] Odyssey
    German Odyssee[?] Odyssey
    Italian Odyssey[?] Odyssey
    Korean 오디세이호[?]
    Odisei ho
    From "Odyssey" and 호 (-ho, a suffix used for ships)
    Russian Одиссея[?]
    Odisseya
    Odyssey
    Spanish Odyssey[?] -

    References[edit]