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{{about|the mountable Jaxi|the inanimate Jaxi Statues|[[Jaxi Statue]]}}
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{{species infobox
|title=Jaxi
|image=[[File:SMO Artwork Jaxi.png|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''Super Mario Odyssey''
|image=[[File:SMO Snapshot Jaxi.jpg|270px]]<br>A Jaxi in [[Sand Kingdom|Tostarena]].
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])
}}
}}
{{quote|I'll take off as soon as you're strapped in, but watch yourself&mdash;I go quick.|Jaxi|Super Mario Odyssey}}
A '''Jaxi''' is an animated feline statue found throughout the [[Sand Kingdom]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. [[Mario]] can ride a Jaxi by [[jump]]ing on its back; the first time it is encountered, it must be paid 30 [[coin]]s to use it, but this fee has to be paid only once, and Mario can call it at any [[Jaxi Stand]] free of charge afterwards. It becomes accessible only after the player completes the mission [[Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid]] or talks to it on the [[Sand Kingdom#Jaxi Ruins|Jaxi Ruins]]. It is instrumental in the acquisition of [[List of Power Moons in the Sand Kingdom|several Power Moon]]s and serves as quick transportation through the vast desert.


{{Quote|I'll take off as soon as you're strapped in, but watch yourself - I go quick.|Jaxi|Super Mario Odyssey}}
As soon as Mario jumps onto a Jaxi's back, it takes off running at its full speed. The player can control the Jaxi with {{button|switch|leftstick}}, brake by pressing {{button|switch|B}} or {{button|switch|Y}}, and dismount by pressing {{button|switch|ZL}}. However, the Jaxi's speed makes it difficult to control, and it slides whenever the player makes a turn, though the player can turn more quickly by braking while turning. The Jaxi cannot brake forever, and it eventually goes back to full speed, even with the button held down. However, shaking the controller also causes the Jaxi to brake, and that action can be done indefinitely. The Jaxi cannot jump, and it moves slowly while in the air.


'''Jaxis'''<ref name=IGN>IGN. (June 13, 2017). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5L16FlZ5XI Mario Gets An Awesome Mount to Ride In Super Mario Odyssey]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> are feline creatures found throughout the [[Sand Kingdom]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. They are instrumental in the acquisition of several [[List of Power Moons in the Sand Kingdom|Power Moon]]s and otherwise serve as quick transports for the vast desert. They only become accessible after completing the mission "[[Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid]]" or by talking to the Jaxi in the Jaxi Ruins. Upon talking to one for the first time, it asks [[Mario]] if he wants a ride for 30 [[Coin]]s, which Mario can either accept or deny. The player is only charged once.
Any breakable objects or small enemies the Jaxi runs into are knocked over or defeated, and it can run through [[Poison (obstacle)|poison]] without being damaged. If Mario falls down a [[pit]] while riding a Jaxi, the Jaxi returns to the spot where Mario found it. The Jaxi cannot go up stairs, so it cannot enter the [[Tostarena Ruins]]. Similarly, it cannot enter water, as seen in the [[Desert Oasis (Super Mario Odyssey)|Desert Oasis]].


Jaxis have lived in Tostarena since ancient times. In addition to the rideable Jaxis found in the Sand Kingdom, giant stone versions of the creatures can be found among the ruins. These "statues" are actually living Jaxis in some kind of unanimated state.<ref name=softy>[[Nintendo EPD]]. (October 27, 2017). "''Aw, were you takin' me to see my family, you old softy?''" - [[Jaxi]]. ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.</ref> A Jaxi found on the Inverted Pyramid used to be one of these unanimated statues, suggesting they can go in and out of these states at will.<ref name=pyramid>[[Nintendo EPD]]. (October 27, 2017). "''I know this place [atop the Inverted Pyramid]. But my days of standing around are done.''" - [[Jaxi]]. ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.</ref>
Jaxis are one of two things in the game that Mario can control without having to [[capture]] them, with the other being [[motor scooter]]s. As such, their controls are listed in the Action Guide under Basic Actions.
 
As soon as Mario jumps onto a Jaxi's back, it takes off running at its full speed. The player can control the Jaxi with the left control stick, brake by pressing {{button|ns|B}}, and dismount by pressing {{button|ns|ZL}}. However, the Jaxi's speed makes it difficult to control, with the Jaxi sliding whenever the player makes a turn, though the player can turn quickly by braking while turning. Any breakable objects or small enemies the Jaxi runs into are knocked over or defeated. Mario can also ride Jaxis safely over [[Poison (obstacle)|poison]]. If the player falls down a [[pit]] while riding a Jaxi, the Jaxi returns to the spot the player found it.


==Concept and creation==
==Concept and creation==
[[File:SMO Concept Art - Jaxi.jpg|thumb|left|Concept art of a Jaxi]]
[[File:SMO Concept Art - Jaxi.jpg|thumb|left|Concept art of a Jaxi]]
To emphasize them being moving statues, some parts were made movable and others not-movable before finishing the design of the Jaxi.<ref name="concept">[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/961356899236175872 Post about the concept art of a Jaxi from the Japanese ''Super Mario Odyssey'' official Twitter account]. Retrieved February 8, 2018.</ref> It was also given a necklace that resembles a mane.<ref name="concept"/>
To emphasize a Jaxi being a moving statue, some parts were made movable and others unmovable before the design of the Jaxi was finished.<ref name="concept">「便利な乗り物「ライドン・バス」の最終デザインのスケッチです。石像が動いているイメージを強調するために、可動する箇所、可動しない箇所を決めてデザインを仕上げていきました。たてがみのように見える部分は、首飾りなんです。」 – {{cite|author=mario_odysseyJP|date=February 7, 2018|url=twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/961356899236175872|title=Post about the concept art of a Jaxi|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=February 8, 2018|archive=web.archive.org/web/20180210173034/https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/961356899236175872}}</ref> It was also given a necklace that resembles a mane.<ref name="concept"/>


Jaxis are based on {{wp|jaguar}}s<ref>''Super Mario Odyssey'' internal filename (<tt>JaguarTaxistop</tt>)</ref> and {{wp|sphinx}}es<ref name=SphinxRide>''Super Mario Odyssey'' internal filename (<tt>SphinxRide</tt>)</ref>, and their name in most languages is a portmanteau of ''jaguar'' and ''taxi''. This is reflective of various jaguar deities from ancient Mesoamerica, such as {{wp|Tezcatlipoca}}. Jaxis may also be inspired by {{wp|komainu}}, Japanese lion statues that are believed to protect shrines and temples from evil. Numerous tales exist about normally stoic komainu statues suddenly coming to life, similar to Jaxis. Notably, the first stone Jaxis encountered in the ruins are before a large gate reminiscent of a {{wp|torii}}, which are traditionally guarded by a pair of komainu in Japan.
Jaxis are based on {{wp|jaguar}}s and {{wp|sphinx}}es, and their name in many languages is a portmanteau of "jaguar" and "taxi". This is reflective of various jaguar deities from ancient Mesoamerica, such as {{wp|Tezcatlipoca}}. Jaxis may also be inspired by {{wp|komainu}}, Japanese lion statues that are believed to protect shrines and temples from evil. Numerous tales exist about normally stoic komainu statues suddenly coming to life, similar to Jaxis. Notably, the first stone Jaxis encountered in the ruins are before a large gate reminiscent of a {{wp|torii}}, which are traditionally guarded by a pair of komainu in Japan.
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==See also==
==Quotes==
*[[Yoshi]]
*"''How you doin'? I'm what you call a Jaxi.''"
*[[Blooper Racer]]
*"''You wanna ride, it'll be 30 coins. Whaddaya say?''"
*[[Ray]]
*"''Gotta ride along to get along...bud.''"
*"''So, what, you doing some sightseeing? You gotta check out the [[Inverted Pyramid]]!''"
*"''Controls are a snap: {{button|switch|b}}: Brake {{button|switch|zl}}: Dismount''"
*"''I'll take off as soon as you're strapped in, but watch yourself—I go quick.''"
*"''Aw, were you taking me to see my family, you old softy?''"
*"''I appreciate your kind gesture. Come see me again anytime!''"
*"''I know this place. But my days of standing around are done.''"


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
SMOJaxiModel.png|Render of a Jaxi (bind pose)
Jaxi Render SMO.png|Render of a Jaxi (posed)
SMO Sand Brochure E.png|Jaxi standing upright
SMO Sand Brochure E.png|Jaxi standing upright
Jaxi SMO.jpg|Mario riding Jaxi through the desert
SMO Idle Jaxi Screenshot.jpg
SMO Gold Statue.PNG|Mario mounting on Jaxi
SMO Mario Riding Jaxi Screenshot.jpg|Mario riding a Jaxi through the desert
SMO-ND0913-SCRN12.jpg|
SMO Mario Mounting Jaxi.jpg|Mario mounting on a Jaxi
Jaxi.jpg
SMO Mario Riding Jaxi Sepia.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Additional names==
===Internal names===
{{internal names
|game1=''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
|file1=<tt>ObjectData/SphinxRide.szs
|name1=SphinxRide
|meaning1=Sphinx Ride
|game2=''Super Mario Odyssey''
|file2=<tt>ObjectData/JaguarTaxistop.szs</tt>
|name2=JaguarTaxistop
|meaning2=Jaguar Taxi
}}
 
===Names in other languages===
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=Sphinx Ride<ref name=SphinxRide/><br>(internal)<br>{{nowrap|ライドン・バス<ref>https://mobile.twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/887790674766057472</ref>}}<br>''Raidon Basu''
|Jap=ライドン・バス
|JapM=Sphinx Ride<br><br>''Raidon'' Bus; ''raidon'' is based on either 「ライド」 (''raido'', ride), 「ライオン」 (''raion'', lion) or both. Also, possibly a pun based on the English "ride on". Reused from ''[[Plessie#Names in other languages|Raidon]]'' in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''.
|JapR=Raidon Basu
|Spa=Jaxi
|JapM=「ライドン」is a portmanteau of "ride" and「ライオン」(''raion'', lion), as well as a contraction of the English phrase "ride on", combined with "bus". Reused from [[Plessie#Internal names|Raidon]] in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''.
|SpaM=Jaxi
|ChiS=莱德·巴士
|Fra=Jaxi
|ChiSR=Láidé Bāshì
|FraM=Jaxi
|ChiSM=Ride Bus<br>「莱」(''lái'') is similar to「来」(''lái'', "to come").
|ChiT=萊德‧巴士
|ChiTR=Láidé Bāshì
|ChiTM=Ride Bus<br>「萊」(''lái'') is similar to「來」(''lái'', "to come").
|Dut=Jaxi
|DutM=Jaxi
|Fre=Jaxi
|Ger=Miauxi
|Ger=Miauxi
|GerM=From ''miau'' (meow) and taxi
|GerM=Portmanteau of ''miau'' ("meow") and ''Taxi''
|Ita=Ruggitaxi
|Ita=Ruggitaxi
|ItaM=From ''ruggito'' (roar) and taxi
|ItaM=Portmanteau of ''ruggito'' ("roar") and ''taxi''
|Dut=Jaxi
|DutM=Jaxi
|Rus=Рыкарус
|RusR=Rykarus
|RusM=From рык ''ryk'' (growl) and "Icarus", a brand of Hungarian buses popular in 1990s-2000s Russia.
|Kor=잭시
|Kor=잭시
|KorR=Jaeksi
|KorR=Jaeksi
|KorM=Jaxi
|KorM=Jaxi
|Chi=萊德·巴士
|Rus=Рыкарус
|ChiR=Láidé Bāshì
|RusR=Rykarus
|ChiM=Ride Bus
|RusM=Portmanteau of ''рык'' (''ryk'', "roar") and "{{wp|Ikarus (Hungarian company)|Ikarus}}" (a brand of Hungarian buses popular in 1990s–2000s Russia)
|Spa=Jaxi
|SpaM=Jaxi
}}
}}
==See also==
*[[Yoshi]]
*[[Blooper Racer]]
*[[Ray]]
*[[Plessie]]
==References==
==References==
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{{SMO}}
[[Category:Cats]]
[[Category:Sphinxes]]
[[Category:Animate Objects]]
[[Category:Animate objects]]
[[Category:Super Mario Odyssey Species]]
[[Category:Super Mario Odyssey species]]
[[de:Miauxi]]
[[de:Miauxi]]
[[it:Ruggitaxi]]
[[it:Ruggitaxi]]

Latest revision as of 14:56, October 31, 2024

This article is about the mountable Jaxi. For the inanimate Jaxi Statues, see Jaxi Statue.
Not to be confused with Taxi.
Jaxi
Artwork of Jaxi from Super Mario Odyssey.
Artwork from Super Mario Odyssey
First appearance Super Mario Odyssey (2017)
“I'll take off as soon as you're strapped in, but watch yourself—I go quick.”
Jaxi, Super Mario Odyssey

A Jaxi is an animated feline statue found throughout the Sand Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey. Mario can ride a Jaxi by jumping on its back; the first time it is encountered, it must be paid 30 coins to use it, but this fee has to be paid only once, and Mario can call it at any Jaxi Stand free of charge afterwards. It becomes accessible only after the player completes the mission Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid or talks to it on the Jaxi Ruins. It is instrumental in the acquisition of several Power Moons and serves as quick transportation through the vast desert.

As soon as Mario jumps onto a Jaxi's back, it takes off running at its full speed. The player can control the Jaxi with Left Stick, brake by pressing B Button or Y Button, and dismount by pressing ZL Button. However, the Jaxi's speed makes it difficult to control, and it slides whenever the player makes a turn, though the player can turn more quickly by braking while turning. The Jaxi cannot brake forever, and it eventually goes back to full speed, even with the button held down. However, shaking the controller also causes the Jaxi to brake, and that action can be done indefinitely. The Jaxi cannot jump, and it moves slowly while in the air.

Any breakable objects or small enemies the Jaxi runs into are knocked over or defeated, and it can run through poison without being damaged. If Mario falls down a pit while riding a Jaxi, the Jaxi returns to the spot where Mario found it. The Jaxi cannot go up stairs, so it cannot enter the Tostarena Ruins. Similarly, it cannot enter water, as seen in the Desert Oasis.

Jaxis are one of two things in the game that Mario can control without having to capture them, with the other being motor scooters. As such, their controls are listed in the Action Guide under Basic Actions.

Concept and creation[edit]

Concept art of Jaxi in Super Mario Odyssey.
Concept art of a Jaxi

To emphasize a Jaxi being a moving statue, some parts were made movable and others unmovable before the design of the Jaxi was finished.[1] It was also given a necklace that resembles a mane.[1]

Jaxis are based on jaguars and sphinxes, and their name in many languages is a portmanteau of "jaguar" and "taxi". This is reflective of various jaguar deities from ancient Mesoamerica, such as Tezcatlipoca. Jaxis may also be inspired by komainu, Japanese lion statues that are believed to protect shrines and temples from evil. Numerous tales exist about normally stoic komainu statues suddenly coming to life, similar to Jaxis. Notably, the first stone Jaxis encountered in the ruins are before a large gate reminiscent of a torii, which are traditionally guarded by a pair of komainu in Japan.

Quotes[edit]

  • "How you doin'? I'm what you call a Jaxi."
  • "You wanna ride, it'll be 30 coins. Whaddaya say?"
  • "Gotta ride along to get along...bud."
  • "So, what, you doing some sightseeing? You gotta check out the Inverted Pyramid!"
  • "Controls are a snap: B Button: Brake ZL Button: Dismount"
  • "I'll take off as soon as you're strapped in, but watch yourself—I go quick."
  • "Aw, were you taking me to see my family, you old softy?"
  • "I appreciate your kind gesture. Come see me again anytime!"
  • "I know this place. But my days of standing around are done."

Gallery[edit]

Additional names[edit]

Internal names[edit]

Game File Name Meaning

Super Mario Odyssey ObjectData/SphinxRide.szs SphinxRide Sphinx Ride
Super Mario Odyssey ObjectData/JaguarTaxistop.szs JaguarTaxistop Jaguar Taxi

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ライドン・バス[?]
Raidon Basu
「ライドン」is a portmanteau of "ride" and「ライオン」(raion, lion), as well as a contraction of the English phrase "ride on", combined with "bus". Reused from Raidon in Super Mario 3D World.
Chinese (simplified) 莱德·巴士[?]
Láidé Bāshì
Ride Bus
「莱」(lái) is similar to「来」(lái, "to come").
Chinese (traditional) 萊德‧巴士[?]
Láidé Bāshì
Ride Bus
「萊」(lái) is similar to「來」(lái, "to come").
Dutch Jaxi[?] Jaxi
French Jaxi[?] -
German Miauxi[?] Portmanteau of miau ("meow") and Taxi
Italian Ruggitaxi[?] Portmanteau of ruggito ("roar") and taxi
Korean 잭시[?]
Jaeksi
Jaxi
Russian Рыкарус[?]
Rykarus
Portmanteau of рык (ryk, "roar") and "Ikarus" (a brand of Hungarian buses popular in 1990s–2000s Russia)
Spanish Jaxi[?] Jaxi

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b 「便利な乗り物「ライドン・バス」の最終デザインのスケッチです。石像が動いているイメージを強調するために、可動する箇所、可動しない箇所を決めてデザインを仕上げていきました。たてがみのように見える部分は、首飾りなんです。」 – mario_odysseyJP (February 7, 2018). Post about the concept art of a Jaxi. Twitter. Retrieved February 8, 2018. (Archived February 10, 2018, 17:30:34 UTC via Wayback Machine.)