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{{Merge to|Raccoon Mario|Tanooki Mario|reason=Key move of two forms, mechanical information would be more useful there, ''Paper Mario'' section is redundant with [[Tail]]|discuss=MarioWiki:Proposals#Merge moves exclusive to forms with their respective forms, leaving main article links if they are part of another article. Also replace the Fly article with a list.}}
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|image=[[File:Tanooki Mario Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|200px]]<br>Tanooki Mario performing a tail whip in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
|image=[[File:Tanooki Mario Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|200px]]<br>Tanooki Mario performing a tail whip in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
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===''Paper Mario'' series===
===''Paper Mario'' series===
In ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'', and ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'', the [[Tail]] is a usable item that allows a tail whip to be performed as a defensive move.
In ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'', and ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'', the [[Tail]] is a usable item that allows a tail whip to be performed as. In the former two games, it can reflect enemy projectiles if timed well. In the latter, it is an offensive move that deals damage to enemies in a 2x2 radius.
 
===''Mario Kart'' series===
The tail whip appears in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series starting with ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. Using a [[Super Leaf]] gives the user's vehicle a tail that can be swiped by pressing the item button again, disappearing after several moments.


===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', a tail whip is used by Tanooki Mario against the [[Bomber Bill]] to keep it from destroying [[Peach's Castle]]. Due to hitting it in the eye, it is stopped from doing so, but ends up pursuing him instead.
In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', a tail whip is used by Tanooki Mario against the [[Bomber Bill]] to keep it from destroying [[Peach's Castle]]. Due to hitting it in the eye, it is stopped from doing so, but ends up pursuing him instead.
===Unused appearances===
The tail whip was considered for the Raccoon form's appearance as the Super Leaf item's effect in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', but ended up not being used in the final game.<ref>{{cite|author=SakuraiMasahiroA|date=April 30, 2014|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20171017180513/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAABnUYnveENoEg|title=''Pic of the day. With the Super Leaf, any fighter can have ears and a tail. You can also float in the air by pressing the jump button. We're still figuring out whether you'll be able to attack with the tail...''|publisher=Miiverse|accessdate=July 11, 2018}}</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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RaccoonMario Demonstration SMB3.png|''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' artwork
RaccoonMario Demonstration SMB3.png|''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' artwork
SMB3 Raccoon Mario spin.gif|''Super Mario Bros. 3'' sprite (Raccoon Mario)
SMB3 Raccoon Luigi spin.gif|''Super Mario Bros. 3'' sprite (Raccoon Luigi)
SMB3 Tanooki Mario spin.gif|''Super Mario Bros. 3'' sprite (Tanooki Mario/Luigi)
SMB3 Whack normal.gif|''Super Mario Bros. 3'' whack effect ({{file link|SMB3 Tail whip flash diagram.png|alternatives}})
SMB3 Whack normal.gif|''Super Mario Bros. 3'' whack effect ({{file link|SMB3 Tail whip flash diagram.png|alternatives}})
TanookiMario SM3DS.png|''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' artwork
TanookiMario SM3DS.png|''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' artwork
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SMB3 Raccoon Mario Artwork 3 F40A.png|''Super Mario Bros. 3'' Famicom 40th aniversary artwork
SMB3 Raccoon Mario Artwork 3 F40A.png|''Super Mario Bros. 3'' Famicom 40th aniversary artwork
</gallery>
</gallery>
==References==
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Latest revision as of 15:59, March 21, 2025

A red arrow, pointing into a blue diamond. It has been suggested that this page be merged into Raccoon Mario, Tanooki Mario. Reason: Key move of two forms, mechanical information would be more useful there, Paper Mario section is redundant with Tail (discuss)
Tail whip
Artwork of Tanooki Mario from Super Mario 3D World.
Tanooki Mario performing a tail whip in Super Mario 3D World
First appearance Super Mario Bros. 3 (1990)
Latest appearance Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition (2024)
Used by Mario, Luigi, Peach, Rosalina, Toad, Yellow Toad, Blue Toad, Toadette
Effect Smacks enemies and objects with a tail
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The tail whip[citation needed] is an attack that can be performed by Raccoon Mario and Tanooki Mario. As its name suggests, the attack involves using the forms' tail to smack enemies or objects, hitting anything close by at waist-height. Cape Mario is capable of a similar attack, and it is the first example of a spinning attack in the Super Mario franchise.

History[edit]

Super Mario series[edit]

Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]

In Super Mario Bros. 3, the tail whip can be performed by both Raccoon Mario and Tanooki Mario by pressing the B Button button. It can defeat many enemies automatically, though it causes certain shelled enemies like Koopa Troopas to flip upside down in their shells, while many stronger enemies like Thwomps and Dry Bones are immune to it completely. Additionally, it can be used to hit Bricks and ? Blocks from the side. Tanooki Mario can turn into Statue Mario by performing the move while crouching.

Super Mario 3D Land[edit]

In Super Mario 3D Land, Tanooki Mario and derived forms can use the move, as well as various enemies that have been affected by the Super Leaf's power, such as Tail Goombas, Big Tail Goombas, Tail Boos, Tail Bullet Bills, and Tail Bowsers. Gear-like objects called Tail Wheels can be activated by using the move on them repeatedly. Statue Mario is no longer activated with it, instead being activated by performing a Ground Pound after collecting a Statue Leaf. Instead, performing a tail whip while ducking causes him to spin while moving forward, similar to a roll.

New Super Mario Bros. 2[edit]

In New Super Mario Bros. 2, Raccoon Mario can use the move with the same properties as in Super Mario Bros. 3.

Super Mario 3D World[edit]

In Super Mario 3D World, Tanooki Mario can again use the move, though it is predominantly replaced by Cat Mario's similar scratch attack.

Super Mario Maker series[edit]

In Super Mario Maker, Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS, and Super Mario Maker 2 Raccoon Mario can use the tail whip in the Super Mario Bros. 3 style, acting the same as that game.

Paper Mario series[edit]

In Paper Mario: Sticker Star, Paper Mario: Color Splash, and Paper Mario: The Origami King, the Tail is a usable item that allows a tail whip to be performed as. In the former two games, it can reflect enemy projectiles if timed well. In the latter, it is an offensive move that deals damage to enemies in a 2x2 radius.

Mario Kart series[edit]

The tail whip appears in the Mario Kart series starting with Mario Kart 7. Using a Super Leaf gives the user's vehicle a tail that can be swiped by pressing the item button again, disappearing after several moments.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie[edit]

In The Super Mario Bros. Movie, a tail whip is used by Tanooki Mario against the Bomber Bill to keep it from destroying Peach's Castle. Due to hitting it in the eye, it is stopped from doing so, but ends up pursuing him instead.

Unused appearances[edit]

The tail whip was considered for the Raccoon form's appearance as the Super Leaf item's effect in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, but ended up not being used in the final game.[1]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ SakuraiMasahiroA (April 30, 2014). Pic of the day. With the Super Leaf, any fighter can have ears and a tail. You can also float in the air by pressing the jump button. We're still figuring out whether you'll be able to attack with the tail.... Miiverse. Archived October 17, 2017, 18:05:13 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 11, 2018.