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|image=[[File:SMO Art - E3 Char4.png|200px]]<br>Official artwork of Cappy, from ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''.
|image=[[File:SMO Art - E3 Char4.png|200px]]<br>Artwork of Cappy from ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Run]]'' (statue cameo) ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])<br>''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' (first physical appearance) (2017)
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|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
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|latest_portrayal=[[Shohei Komatsu]]<ref>{{cite|language=en|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20180601144337/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-O3RwIJBIo|title=''Super Mario Odyssey'' Ending Credits|date=October 22, 2017|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 29, 2024|author=Linh Hoàng}}</ref>
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'''Cappy''' is a major character in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. He is [[Mario]]'s main ally throughout the game, and assists him in various ways, similar to [[F.L.U.D.D.]] from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. Along with his little sister [[Tiara]], Cappy is a [[Bonneter]] originally from the [[Cap Kingdom]] and joins Mario in order to rescue her after she is kidnapped by [[Bowser]].
{{quote|[[Mario|You]] know... It seems we're after the same thing... Perhaps we should team up! Let's see if we can't help [[Princess Peach|those]] [[Tiara|two]]!|Cappy|Super Mario Odyssey}}
 
'''Cappy''' is a major character in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. He is [[Mario]]'s main ally throughout the game and assists him in various ways. Along with his little sister [[Tiara]], Cappy is a [[Bonneter]] originally from the [[Cap Kingdom]] and joins Mario to rescue her after she is kidnapped by [[Bowser]].
 
Cappy has the ability to [[capture]] enemies and other creatures and objects, allowing Mario to control them and use their abilities. He can also change form to match the outfit and headwear chosen.


==Concept and creation==
==Concept and creation==
[[File:SMO Concept Art - Cappy.jpg|thumb|left|Sketch of Cappy's final design.]]
[[File:SMO Concept Art - Cappy.jpg|thumb|left|Sketch of Cappy's final design]]
Cappy's final design was colored white as he was meant to transform into various hats, and white was deemed a color able to fit all the different colors of the hats.<ref name="concept">[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/950486017575800832 Post about the sketch of Cappy's final design from the Japanese ''Super Mario Odyssey'' official Twitter account]. Retrieved January 8, 2018.</ref> Furthermore, his eyes while smiling were made to resemble the "M" of [[Mario Cap|Mario's cap]].<ref name="concept"/>
Cappy's final design was colored white as he was meant to transform into various hats, and white was deemed a color able to fit all the different colors of the hats.<ref name="concept">{{cite|language=ja|title=今年は『マリオオデッセイ』の開発資料も、少しずつご紹介していきます！まずはキャッピーの最終デザインのスケッチ。シルクハットをモチーフに…様々な帽子に変化できるよう、何色にでもなれる「白」をメインカラーにしました。笑った時の目は、マリオの帽子のＭマークをイメージしているんですよ。|publisher=Twitter|url=x.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/950486017575800832|author=mario_odysseyJP|date=January 8, 2018|accessdate=June 29, 2024}}</ref> Furthermore, his eyes while smiling were made to resemble the "M" of [[Mario Cap|Mario's cap]].<ref name="concept"/>
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===''Super Mario'' series===
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario Run''====
====''Super Mario Run''====
[[File:SMR CappyStatue.png|thumb|120px|left|Cappy's statue in ''Super Mario Run''.]]
[[File:SMR CappyStatue.png|thumb|120px|Cappy's statue in ''Super Mario Run'']]
Although ''Super Mario Odyssey'' is the first game in which Cappy is physically present, his first appearance in a game is in ''[[Super Mario Run]]''. To promote ''Super Mario Odyssey''{{'}}s appearance at E3 2017, a statue of Cappy in the form of the [[Mario Cap]] was made available as one of the objects in Kingdom Builder on June 14, 2017, and costs 2,000 [[coin]]s. When tapped after it is placed on the field, it will change to his original top hat form for a few seconds, while his voice can be heard exclaiming, "Cappy!"
Although ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' is the first game in which Cappy is physically present, he technically debuted in ''[[Super Mario Run]]'' via a cameo. To promote ''Super Mario Odyssey''{{'}}s appearance at E3 2017, a statue of Cappy in the form of the [[Mario Cap]] was made available as one of the objects in Kingdom Builder on June 14, 2017 and costs 2,000 [[coin]]s. When tapped after it is placed on the field, it changes to his original top hat form for a few seconds, while his voice can be heard exclaiming, "Cappy!" Transforming back to normal also counts as tapping the statue.


=====In-game description=====
This statue, along with the other ''Super Mario Odyssey''-related items, was made available normally through the Remix 10 mode as of the version 3.0.4 update for the game. It can be obtained from the Bonus Game at the end of each 10-course interval and the Super Bonus Game, which can be accessed by collecting enough [[Bonus Medal]]s while playing.
''"Straight from Super Mario Odyssey! This statue is of Mario's new partner Cappy."''
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====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
Cappy's first true physical appearance is ''Super Mario Odyssey'', where he is Mario's main partner throughout the game. Cappy joins Mario in order to rescue his little sister [[Tiara]], who had been kidnapped by Bowser along with Princess Peach. He is "energetic but a bit timid."<ref name=Twitter>[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/874671918237995008 ''Super Mario Odyssey'' Japanese Twitter]</ref> Cappy is also controlled by the second player when playing in co-op mode.
Cappy's proper debut occurs in ''Super Mario Odyssey'', where he is [[Mario]]'s main partner throughout the game. Cappy joins Mario to rescue his little sister [[Tiara]], who had been kidnapped by [[Bowser]] along with [[Princess Peach]]. He is "energetic but a bit timid."<ref name=Twitter>{{cite|language=ja|author=mario_odysseyJP|url=x.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/874671918237995008|date=June 13, 2017|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=June 29, 2024|title=彼の名前は「キャッピー」。マリオの帽子に変身して、一緒に世界を冒険します。元気が良いけど、実はちょっぴり臆病なんです。}}</ref> For the entire game, Cappy substitutes for the Mario Cap, since it was torn up in the the opening cutscene. Cappy generally appears as the regular hat, but his eyes appear in certain animations. Cappy returns to his normal top hat state in cutscenes or in idle animations in the [[Odyssey]]. Cappy is controlled by the second player while playing in two player mode. In two player mode, unless the player is in certain scripted sequences like talking to other characters, Cappy floats above Mario's head with his eyes visible.
Together, Mario and Cappy operate the [[Odyssey]], a flying ship that takes them between kingdoms.
 
Cappy uses his shape changing powers to take the form of any [[Crazy Cap#Clothing|hat]] the player obtains. He is also able to transform into new designs, which happens twice during the game. He becomes a Captain's Hat after they use the Odyssey for the first time.


Mario can [[Cap Throw|throw]] Cappy in various ways; a straight up/down shot that can roll across the surfaces, a circular throw, boomerang-like shot, and a homing shot which can also be used to extend Cappy's reach. Cappy can also be held in place once thrown.
Mario can [[Cap Throw|throw Cappy]] in various ways to have him attack or interact with items; the standard throw is directly forward followed by a return, and there are multiple other variations. Cappy can also be held in place once thrown to strike blocks repeatedly. Throwing Cappy in the air gives Mario a vertical boost while canceling horizontal momentum, allowing Mario to adjust his trajectory. Mario can [[Cap Jump|bounce off Cappy]] once per jump, significantly extending Mario's jumping reach. In all cases, Cappy's eyes are visible while he is being thrown or interacting with other items.


Cappy has a variety of uses. He serves as an attack and defensive measure, allowing Mario to defeat enemies at a distance. In addition, it can destroy or reflect various projectiles.  
When thrown at certain enemies or objects, Cappy [[capture]]s them, allowing Mario to control them to get across stages. Cappy can also interact with the environment. For example, he can pull levers, pull out [[Stump|post]]s, destroy some objects, and remove pools of [[poison (obstacle)|posion]]. Cappy can collect items when thrown, such as [[coin]]s and [[Heart (item)|heart]]s. Exceptions include [[Power Moon]]s and [[key]]s. In addition to [[Coin Block]]s, Cappy can also collect items from certain environmental objects, such as bushes. In two player mode, Cappy can fly freely near Mario, and can jump and [[Ground Pound]] independently of him. He can only fly in a certain radius around Mario, and generally tries to match his elevation when not jumping or ground pounding. If Cappy is outside these bounds, the game moves him to try and stay within the radius.<ref>{{cite|author=Gamechamp3000|date=May 23, 2020|title=VG Myths - How Many Moons Can You Get In Super Mario Odyssey Without Jumping?|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOAU5YGTJKU|timestamp="5:05"|publisher=Youtube|accessdate=Sept 9, 2024}}</ref>


When thrown at certain enemies or objects, Cappy [[capture]]s them, allowing Mario to control them to get across stages. The behavior of captured enemies and objects vary depending on creature or object.
In the game's 8-bit sections, Cappy usually has no role as the Cap Throw cannot be used. However, in two player mode Cappy can help Mario by allowing him to float for about one second. This only applies once per jump but resets upon stomping an enemy. Cappy's eyes are visible as he takes this action.<ref>{{cite|author=Gamechamp3000|date=Feb 9, 2018|title=VG Myths - Super Mario Odyssey's Hardest Jumpless Moons|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH98j7W7BYg|timestamp="2:08"|publisher=Youtube|accessdate=Sept 14, 2024}}</ref>


Cappy can also interact with the environment. For example, he can pull levers, remove wooden poles, destroy some of the objects such as crates and small cacti. Cappy can remove some poisonous hazards off of the ground in areas where some toxins may block Mario's path (such as the [[Wooded Kingdom]]). When thrown at [[spark pylon]]s, Cappy allows Mario to transform into a ball of electricity and ride along the line; this is a major mode of transportation within the game.  
Cappy can [[warp]] Mario to any [[Checkpoint Flag]] they have activated. The Odyssey has a Checkpoint Flag on it, so Cappy can warp to the Odyssey as well. This can be done only while Mario is grounded, and is not able to be done during certain [[minigame]]s.


Cappy also acts to complement Mario's moveset. Throwing Cappy in the air gives Mario a vertical boost while killing horizontal momentum, allowing Mario to adjust his jumping and landing trajectory. Mario can also bounce off Cappy once per jump, significantly extending Mario's jumping reach. After bouncing, Mario can throw Cappy again to further extend his movement although he cannot bounce off Cappy that time.
Certain situations separate Cappy from Mario, preventing Mario from doing actions involving Cappy. Most commonly, [[Scarecrow (object)|scarecrow]]s are activated by having Cappy spin on their head, opening access to a situation that must be done without Cappy's help. In the [[Lost Kingdom]], [[Klepto]] steals Cappy from Mario until he is defeated. Cappy is required to operate the Odyssey, as throwing him onto the globe is what starts the powering up cutscene and what takes the player into the menu to pick a destination. As such, Cappy must be rescued before the player can leave the Lost Kingdom.


Cappy can help collect most of the items for Mario such as [[coin]]s and hearts. Exceptions include [[Power Moon]]s and [[key]]s. In addition to [[Coin Block]]s, Cappy can also collect items from certain environmental objects such as bushes.
Cappy also informs the player of various details of the game and the surrounding world. Before they arrive at each new kingdom, he reads out details from the brochure. While grounded, Cappy has a large number of possible lines. These range from reactions to story events, explaining gameplay features such as [[regional coin]]s that can only be used in one kingdom, and advice if the player is stuck. Cappy informs the player of if a bonus area has any [[Power Moon]]s or regional coins left. (He even does this in cases where he is outside the area due to a Scarecrow.) He cheers every time Mario damages a boss. Cappy has a number of lines where he is impressed at Mario's skill, dependent on the player accomplishing something suitably impressive such as locate a well hidden Power Moon or reach certain areas in unconventional ways. Cappy keeps Mario from moving through area transitions and [[8-bit pipe]]s during certain minigames. Even though Cappy changes shape, his dialogue box always reflects his base appearance.


Cappy also informs the player of various details of the game and of the surrounding world, such as the [[regional coin]]s that can only be used in that world.
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
[[File:Mario Smash Ultimate.png|thumb|left|200px|Cappy in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
Cappy appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as the [[Crazy Cap#Mario Cap|Mario Cap]], [[Crazy Cap#Mario's Top Hat|Mario's Top Hat]] and [[Crazy Cap#Builder Helmet|Builder Helmet]], appearing during some moves and a taunt alongside Mario. However, he does not have any effect on Mario's moveset. He also appears in his Bonneter form as a {{iw|smashwiki|support spirit}}, which slightly increases the power of grabs and throws when equipped. Cappy's [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] can be summoned using [[zeldawiki:Ezlo|Ezlo]]'s core and [[Boo Mario]]'s core, a reference to Cappy sharing a similar hat-based and ghostly appearance with Ezlo and Boo Mario, respectively. Cappy also appears in Mario Cap form as a [[List of Mii Headgear|hat]] that can be worn by [[Mii|Mii Fighters]], which can be unlocked through a challenge.
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Cappy also provides details to the player with tips and hints in different kingdoms, as well as information on [[regional coin]]s and [[Power Moon]]s in special areas.
===Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo===
In [[Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo]], Cappy appears in his Mario Cap form while Mario is resting during bedtime.


===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
===Other appearances===
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A headgear item based off Cappy was released in ''{{iw|nookipedia|Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp}}'' on October 27, 2018 to celebrate the first anniversary of ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''.
[[File:Mario Smash Ultimate.png|thumb|200px|Cappy in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
Cappy appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as [[Crazy Cap#Mario Cap|Mario's Cap]], [[Crazy Cap#Mario's Top Hat|Mario's Top Hat]] and the [[Crazy Cap#Builder Helmet|Builder Helmet]], appearing during some moves and a taunt alongside Mario. However, he does not have any effect on Mario's moveset. He also appears in his Bonneter form as a [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]]. Cappy also appears as a hat that can be worn by [[Mii|Mii Fighters]].


==General information==
==General information==
===Physical description===
===Physical description===
Cappy's normal form is a white top hat with blue wisps of hair and large eyes with red irises. Under the hat is his main body, which somewhat resembles an [[Eerie]]. When transformed into different hats, such as the [[Mario Cap]], Cappy's eyes will appear on the hat. Cappy also comes in a variety of outfits, which can be purchased from the kingdoms' [[Crazy Cap]] stores, including a chef hat, top hat, builder hat, and a fedora.
Cappy's normal form is a white top hat with blue wisps of hair and large eyes with red irises. Under the hat is his main body, which somewhat resembles an [[Eerie]]. When transformed into different hats, such as the [[Mario Cap]], Cappy's eyes appear on the hat. Cappy also comes in a variety of outfits, which can be purchased from the kingdoms' [[Crazy Cap]] stores, including a chef hat, top hat, builder hat, and a fedora. Cappy always takes the form of the Mario Cap when capturing an enemy or object. In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', Cappy gains a subdued color scheme and simple detailing.


===Personality===
===Personality===
Cappy is a helpful, selfless, confident, and heroic character who would always be there for those he cares about. He is a little timid and startles easily at times. He never backs down from a fight, as if the player chooses to move Mario away from the Bowser Castle after he visits it for the first time, Cappy would refuse to go away in order to rescue Peach and Tiara from Bowser's wedding. When his little sister Tiara was captured, he immediately chose to join Mario and to assist him in the journey no matter where they'd go. He is talkative, as during the cutscenes he always speaks when he checks what is interesting about other worlds such as [[Sand Kingdom|Tostarena]] and [[Metro Kingdom|New Donk City]].
Cappy is a helpful, friendly, selfless, confident, and heroic character who is always there for those he cares about. However, he is a little timid and easily startled at times. Despite this, after joining with Mario, he is very bold and never backs down from a fight, such if the player chooses to leave the Wedding Hall before rescuing Peach and Tiara. When Tiara is captured, he immediately chooses to join Mario and assist him in his journey. He is also talkative, frequently giving Mario advice and checking out interesting aspects of other kingdoms.
 
While in the [[Darker Side]], he is shown to be grateful to Mario for his journey when they climb the replica of the New Donk City Hall to reach the last [[Multi Moon]] on its top.
 
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Mario Run''===
;Item description
*'''Cappy Statue:''' ''Straight from Super Mario Odyssey! This statue is of Mario's new partner Cappy.''
 
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
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|obtain=Summoned with an Ezlo and Boo Mario core; Spirit Board
|opponents=[[Mario]]
|conditions='''Rule:''' Invisibility; Item: [[Boomerang]]
*The enemy is invisible
*The enemy is easily distracted by items
|stage=[[Rainbow Cruise]]
|song=Jump Up, Super Star!
}}
 
==Quotes==
{{main|List of Super Mario Odyssey quotes#Cappy}}
*"''*gasp* It's too big! I couldn't hold on to it any longer!''"
*"''I remember this place!''"
*"''I bet there's still at least one [[Power Moon]] in here somewhere!''"
*"''What [[Mini Goomba|odd little fellows]]! They seem to know you! And...not like you...''"


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
<gallery>
SMO Art - Cappy (Alt).png|Profile artwork of Cappy
SMO Art - Cappy (Alt).png|''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
SMO Art - Mario.png|Mario with Cappy
SMO Art - Cappy (Vector).svg|''Super Mario Odyssey''
SMO Art - Mario 2.png|Mario and Cappy
SMO Cap Throw.png|''Super Mario Odyssey''
SMO Cap Throw.png|Mario throwing Cappy
SMO Cappy w Hat.png|''Super Mario Odyssey''
SMO Art - Cappy (Vector).svg|Vector artwork of Cappy as seen on the ''Super Mario Odyssey'' logo
SMO Art - NDC Festival.jpg|Cappy with [[Mario]] and [[Pauline]]
SMO Cappy Normal.png|Cappy as shown in the Nintendo Treehouse E3 presentation
SMO Cappy w Hat.png|Cappy preparing to transform into Mario's Hat
SMO E3 2017 screenshot 2.png|Mario and Cappy in the [[Sand Kingdom]]
SMO E3 2017 screenshot 8.png|Cappy as an Explorer Hat
Cappy Tiara reunion.png|Cappy reunited with Tiara
Happy Holidays 2017 Wallpaper.jpg|Holiday 2017 desktop wallpaper
Happy Holidays 2017 Phonepaper.jpg|Holiday 2017 smartphone wallpaper
Kinopio-kun Cappy.jpg|Cappy being worn by [[Kinopio-kun]]
SMO Cappy.png|A model of Cappy
Mario and Cappy SSBU.png|Mario fighting with Cappy in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
SMK Cappy Mario.jpeg|Cappy in ''[[Super Mario-Kun]]''
SMO 1st anniversary.jpg|First anniversary artwork for ''Super Mario Odyssey'' featuring Cappy
</gallery>
</gallery>


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|Kor=캐피
|KorR=Kaepi
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}}
}}
==Trivia==
*A headgear item based off Cappy was released in ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp|Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp]]'' on October 27, 2018 to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''.


==References==
==References==
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Cappy
Super Mario Odyssey artwork
Artwork of Cappy from Super Mario Odyssey
Species Bonneter
First appearance Super Mario Run (Ver. 2.1.1) (cameo) (2017)
Super Mario Odyssey (first physical appearance) (2017)
Latest appearance Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
Latest portrayal Shohei Komatsu[1]
“You know... It seems we're after the same thing... Perhaps we should team up! Let's see if we can't help those two!”
—Cappy, Super Mario Odyssey

Cappy is a major character in Super Mario Odyssey. He is Mario's main ally throughout the game and assists him in various ways. Along with his little sister Tiara, Cappy is a Bonneter originally from the Cap Kingdom and joins Mario to rescue her after she is kidnapped by Bowser.

Cappy has the ability to capture enemies and other creatures and objects, allowing Mario to control them and use their abilities. He can also change form to match the outfit and headwear chosen.

Concept and creation[edit]

Concept art of Cappy in Super Mario Odyssey.
Sketch of Cappy's final design

Cappy's final design was colored white as he was meant to transform into various hats, and white was deemed a color able to fit all the different colors of the hats.[2] Furthermore, his eyes while smiling were made to resemble the "M" of Mario's cap.[2]

History[edit]

Super Mario series[edit]

Super Mario Run[edit]

Cappy statue in Super Mario Run.
Cappy's statue in Super Mario Run

Although Super Mario Odyssey is the first game in which Cappy is physically present, he technically debuted in Super Mario Run via a cameo. To promote Super Mario Odyssey's appearance at E3 2017, a statue of Cappy in the form of the Mario Cap was made available as one of the objects in Kingdom Builder on June 14, 2017 and costs 2,000 coins. When tapped after it is placed on the field, it changes to his original top hat form for a few seconds, while his voice can be heard exclaiming, "Cappy!" Transforming back to normal also counts as tapping the statue.

This statue, along with the other Super Mario Odyssey-related items, was made available normally through the Remix 10 mode as of the version 3.0.4 update for the game. It can be obtained from the Bonus Game at the end of each 10-course interval and the Super Bonus Game, which can be accessed by collecting enough Bonus Medals while playing.

Super Mario Odyssey[edit]

Cappy's proper debut occurs in Super Mario Odyssey, where he is Mario's main partner throughout the game. Cappy joins Mario to rescue his little sister Tiara, who had been kidnapped by Bowser along with Princess Peach. He is "energetic but a bit timid."[3] For the entire game, Cappy substitutes for the Mario Cap, since it was torn up in the the opening cutscene. Cappy generally appears as the regular hat, but his eyes appear in certain animations. Cappy returns to his normal top hat state in cutscenes or in idle animations in the Odyssey. Cappy is controlled by the second player while playing in two player mode. In two player mode, unless the player is in certain scripted sequences like talking to other characters, Cappy floats above Mario's head with his eyes visible. Together, Mario and Cappy operate the Odyssey, a flying ship that takes them between kingdoms.

Cappy uses his shape changing powers to take the form of any hat the player obtains. He is also able to transform into new designs, which happens twice during the game. He becomes a Captain's Hat after they use the Odyssey for the first time.

Mario can throw Cappy in various ways to have him attack or interact with items; the standard throw is directly forward followed by a return, and there are multiple other variations. Cappy can also be held in place once thrown to strike blocks repeatedly. Throwing Cappy in the air gives Mario a vertical boost while canceling horizontal momentum, allowing Mario to adjust his trajectory. Mario can bounce off Cappy once per jump, significantly extending Mario's jumping reach. In all cases, Cappy's eyes are visible while he is being thrown or interacting with other items.

When thrown at certain enemies or objects, Cappy captures them, allowing Mario to control them to get across stages. Cappy can also interact with the environment. For example, he can pull levers, pull out posts, destroy some objects, and remove pools of posion. Cappy can collect items when thrown, such as coins and hearts. Exceptions include Power Moons and keys. In addition to Coin Blocks, Cappy can also collect items from certain environmental objects, such as bushes. In two player mode, Cappy can fly freely near Mario, and can jump and Ground Pound independently of him. He can only fly in a certain radius around Mario, and generally tries to match his elevation when not jumping or ground pounding. If Cappy is outside these bounds, the game moves him to try and stay within the radius.[4]

In the game's 8-bit sections, Cappy usually has no role as the Cap Throw cannot be used. However, in two player mode Cappy can help Mario by allowing him to float for about one second. This only applies once per jump but resets upon stomping an enemy. Cappy's eyes are visible as he takes this action.[5]

Cappy can warp Mario to any Checkpoint Flag they have activated. The Odyssey has a Checkpoint Flag on it, so Cappy can warp to the Odyssey as well. This can be done only while Mario is grounded, and is not able to be done during certain minigames.

Certain situations separate Cappy from Mario, preventing Mario from doing actions involving Cappy. Most commonly, scarecrows are activated by having Cappy spin on their head, opening access to a situation that must be done without Cappy's help. In the Lost Kingdom, Klepto steals Cappy from Mario until he is defeated. Cappy is required to operate the Odyssey, as throwing him onto the globe is what starts the powering up cutscene and what takes the player into the menu to pick a destination. As such, Cappy must be rescued before the player can leave the Lost Kingdom.

Cappy also informs the player of various details of the game and the surrounding world. Before they arrive at each new kingdom, he reads out details from the brochure. While grounded, Cappy has a large number of possible lines. These range from reactions to story events, explaining gameplay features such as regional coins that can only be used in one kingdom, and advice if the player is stuck. Cappy informs the player of if a bonus area has any Power Moons or regional coins left. (He even does this in cases where he is outside the area due to a Scarecrow.) He cheers every time Mario damages a boss. Cappy has a number of lines where he is impressed at Mario's skill, dependent on the player accomplishing something suitably impressive such as locate a well hidden Power Moon or reach certain areas in unconventional ways. Cappy keeps Mario from moving through area transitions and 8-bit pipes during certain minigames. Even though Cappy changes shape, his dialogue box always reflects his base appearance.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Cappy in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Cappy appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as the Mario Cap, Mario's Top Hat and Builder Helmet, appearing during some moves and a taunt alongside Mario. However, he does not have any effect on Mario's moveset. He also appears in his Bonneter form as a support spirit, which slightly increases the power of grabs and throws when equipped. Cappy's spirit can be summoned using Ezlo's core and Boo Mario's core, a reference to Cappy sharing a similar hat-based and ghostly appearance with Ezlo and Boo Mario, respectively. Cappy also appears in Mario Cap form as a hat that can be worn by Mii Fighters, which can be unlocked through a challenge.

Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo[edit]

In Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, Cappy appears in his Mario Cap form while Mario is resting during bedtime.

Other appearances[edit]

A headgear item based off Cappy was released in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on October 27, 2018 to celebrate the first anniversary of Super Mario Odyssey.

General information[edit]

Physical description[edit]

Cappy's normal form is a white top hat with blue wisps of hair and large eyes with red irises. Under the hat is his main body, which somewhat resembles an Eerie. When transformed into different hats, such as the Mario Cap, Cappy's eyes appear on the hat. Cappy also comes in a variety of outfits, which can be purchased from the kingdoms' Crazy Cap stores, including a chef hat, top hat, builder hat, and a fedora. Cappy always takes the form of the Mario Cap when capturing an enemy or object. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Cappy gains a subdued color scheme and simple detailing.

Personality[edit]

Cappy is a helpful, friendly, selfless, confident, and heroic character who is always there for those he cares about. However, he is a little timid and easily startled at times. Despite this, after joining with Mario, he is very bold and never backs down from a fight, such if the player chooses to leave the Wedding Hall before rescuing Peach and Tiara. When Tiara is captured, he immediately chooses to join Mario and assist him in his journey. He is also talkative, frequently giving Mario advice and checking out interesting aspects of other kingdoms.

While in the Darker Side, he is shown to be grateful to Mario for his journey when they climb the replica of the New Donk City Hall to reach the last Multi Moon on its top.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Mario Run[edit]

Item description
  • Cappy Statue: Straight from Super Mario Odyssey! This statue is of Mario's new partner Cappy.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Spirit
#78 Cappy
Super Mario Odyssey artwork Series/game Super Mario Series
Type Support
Slots 1
Class Advanced
Strength / effect(s) Strong Throw
How to obtain Summoned with an Ezlo and Boo Mario core; Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Mario
Conditions

Rule: Invisibility; Item: Boomerang

  • The enemy is invisible
  • The enemy is easily distracted by items
Stage Rainbow Cruise
Song Jump Up, Super Star!

Quotes[edit]

Main article: List of Super Mario Odyssey quotes § Cappy
  • "*gasp* It's too big! I couldn't hold on to it any longer!"
  • "I remember this place!"
  • "I bet there's still at least one Power Moon in here somewhere!"
  • "What odd little fellows! They seem to know you! And...not like you..."

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Cappy.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese キャッピー[3]
Kyappī 		Cappy
Chinese (simplified) 凯皮[?]
Kǎipí 		Cappy
Chinese (traditional) 凱比[?]
Kǎibǐ 		Cappy
Dutch Cappy[?] -
French Cappy[?] -
German Cappy[?] -
Italian Cappy[?] -
Korean 캐피[?]
Kaepi 		Cappy
Portuguese Cappy[?] -
Russian Кеппи[?]
Keppi 		Cappy
Spanish Cappy[?] -

References[edit]

  1. ^ Linh Hoàng (October 22, 2017). Super Mario Odyssey Ending Credits. YouTube (English). Archived June 1, 2018, 14:43:37 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  2. ^ a b mario_odysseyJP (January 8, 2018). 今年は『マリオオデッセイ』の開発資料も、少しずつご紹介していきます！まずはキャッピーの最終デザインのスケッチ。シルクハットをモチーフに…様々な帽子に変化できるよう、何色にでもなれる「白」をメインカラーにしました。笑った時の目は、マリオの帽子のＭマークをイメージしているんですよ。. Twitter (Japanese). Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  3. ^ a b mario_odysseyJP (June 13, 2017). 彼の名前は「キャッピー」。マリオの帽子に変身して、一緒に世界を冒険します。元気が良いけど、実はちょっぴり臆病なんです。. Twitter (Japanese). Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  4. ^ Gamechamp3000 (May 23, 2020). VG Myths - How Many Moons Can You Get In Super Mario Odyssey Without Jumping? ("5:05"). Youtube. Retrieved Sept 9, 2024.
  5. ^ Gamechamp3000 (Feb 9, 2018). VG Myths - Super Mario Odyssey's Hardest Jumpless Moons ("2:08"). Youtube. Retrieved Sept 14, 2024.
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Super Mario Odyssey
Playable characters Mario • Cappy
Non-playable characters Princess Peach • Tiara • Bonneters • Bonneter biologist • Frogs • Hint Toad • Uncle amiibo • Talkatoo • Tostarenans • Desert Wanderer • Sheep • Moe-Eyes • Sphynx • Jaxi • Glydon • Koopas • Roving Racers • Lakitus • Goombettes • Lochladies • Style Sisters • Dorries • Steam Gardeners • Rabbits • New Donkers • Mayor Pauline • Band • Shiverians • Shiverian Racers • Shiverian Elder • Bubblainians • Coach • Dog • Volbonans • Poochy • Toads • Captain Toad • Toad Brigade (Green Toad · Yellow Toad · Purple Toad) • Archivist Toadette • Jammin' Toad • Yoshi • Luigia
Enemies Astro-Lanceur • Banzai Bill • Big Chain Chomp • Big Poison Piranha Plant • Bitefrost • Broode's Chain Chomp • Bullet Bill • Burrbo • Chain Chomp • Chargin' Chuck • Cheep Cheep • Chincho • Coin Coffer • Donkey Kong • Fire Bro • Fire Piranha Plant • Fuzzy • Goomba • Gushen • Hammer Bro • Klepto • Komboo • Lava Bubble • Magmato • Maw-Ray • Mini Goomba • Moonsnake • Parabones • Paragoomba • Poison Piranha Plant • Pokio • Pulse Beam • Sherm • Spiny • Stairface Ogre • T-Rex • Trapeetle • Tropical Wiggler • Ty-foo • Uproot • Urban Stingby • Urban Stingby Larva • Yoofoe
Obstacles Banzai Bill Cannon • Barrel • Bill Blaster • Boulder • Cannonball • Freezing water • Icicle • Lava • Lava Geyser • Oil drum • Pepper • Poison • Quicksand • Revolving lattice wall • Rotating defense mechanism • Senobi Generate Point • Shell • Spike Trap • Turret • Wind • Wind Blow Tower • Wooden roller
Bosses Broodals Topper • Hariet • Spewart • Rango
Large bosses Madame Broode • Knucklotec • Torkdrift • Bowser • Mechawiggler • Mollusque-Lanceur • Cookatiel • Ruined Dragon • RoboBrood
Items Bubble • Coin • Coin pile • Fruit • Heart • Hidden Coin • Key • Life-Up Heart • Moon Shard • Multi Moon • Note • Pauline's lost items • Power Moon • Regional coin • Rock • Rocket Flower • Seed • Turnip • Yoshi's Egg
Objects ? Block • 2D block • 8-bit character • 8-bit pipe • Airship • Arrow Sign • Bar • Barrier • Beanstalk • Big mushroom • Binding Band • Binoculars • Bird (traveling) • Boombox • Bowser statue • Brick Block • Bubbler • Butterfly • Cactus • Checkpoint Flag • Cheese rock • Coin Block • Coin ring • Crate • Falling Platform • Floating corn • Flower • Flower Road • Frost-Frosted Cake • Giant Swing • Girder • Goomba button • Green plant • Ground-Pound Switch • Hat Launcher • Hat Trampoline • Hidden Block • Hill • Hip Drop Move Lift • Hint Art • Hole • Jaxi Stand • Jaxi Statue • Jizo • Keyhole Pedestal • Koopa Shell • Lantern • Lava cannon • Letter • Lever Switch • Lift • Lochlady Dress • Lurker • Manhole • Meat • Mini Rocket • Moon Cage • Moon Pipe • Moon platform • Moon Rock • Motor scooter • Movable cover • Mushroom Platform • Mysterious Cloud • Nut • P Switch • Parking lot • Penguin • Pipe • Pole • Pole (bollard) • Post • Propeller Pillar • Push-Block • Puzzle Part • RC Car • Rising Stone Pillar • Rotating building • Rotating dial • Rotating platform • Sand Geyser • Scarecrow • Seagull • Seesaw • Slingshot • Slots • Small animal • Small bird • Small UFO • Soirée Bouquet • Spark pylon • Sparkle Water • Spinning block • Spinning saucepan • Steel Block • Stone marker • Stone spire • Stone wall • Stupendous Stew • Swing • Swinging Scaffolding • Sword • Tail Tree • Tapering platform • Taxi • Trampoline • Transparent Platform • Trash Can • Travel Tip • Treasure chest • Tree • Vanishing platform • Warp hole • Wire Net Platform • Wooden pendulum • Yellow turnstile • Zipper
Locations Main game Cap Kingdom (Bonneton) • Cascade Kingdom (Fossil Falls) • Sand Kingdom (Tostarena) • Lake Kingdom (Lake Lamode) • Wooded Kingdom (Steam Gardens) • Cloud Kingdom (Nimbus Arena) • Lost Kingdom (Forgotten Isle) • Metro Kingdom (New Donk City) • Snow Kingdom (Shiveria) • Seaside Kingdom (Bubblaine) • Luncheon Kingdom (Mount Volbono) • Ruined Kingdom (Crumbleden) • Bowser's Kingdom (Bowser's Castle) • Moon Kingdom (Honeylune Ridge)
The Odyssey Continues... Mushroom Kingdom (Peach's Castle) • Dark Side (Rabbit Ridge) • Darker Side (Culmina Crater)
Other The Odyssey • Crazy Cap • Starshroom
Moves Backward Somersault • Cap Jump • Cap Throw • Capture • Crawl • Crouch • Dash • Dive • Double Jump • Downward Throw • Drill Spin • Ground Pound • Ground Pound Jump • Jump • Long Jump • Quick Swim • Roll • Side Somersault • Spin Jump • Spin Throw • Swim • Triple Jump • Upward Throw • Wall Jump
Gameplay elements amiibo • Balloon Worlda • Beach Volleyball • Bound Bowl Grand Prix • Completion • Gravity • Gravity field • Health Meter • Jump-Rope Challenge • Koopa Freerunning • Koopa Trace-Walking • Nintendo Labob • Objectives • Picture Match • RC Car Challenge • Snapshot Mode
Music compositions "Jump Up, Super Star!" • "Break Free (Lead the Way)"
Further info The Art of Super Mario Odyssey • Gallery • Glitches • Lists of names in other languages (Clothing · Music List · Power Moons · Souvenirs) • Mario Reads Your Letters • Music List • Original soundtrack • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Sound selection • Staff • The Super Mario Players
a In version 1.2.0 or later
b In version 1.3.0 or later
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