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[[Image:tsuit.gif|left|frame|The suit.]] | [[Image:tsuit.gif|left|frame|The suit.]] | ||
The '''Tanooki Suit''' is a rare item found in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' and its subsequent remake. The suit grants the same abilities as the [[Super Leaf]] with the added ability of turning into a statue. It transforms [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] into [[Tanooki Mario|Tanooki Mario and Tanooki Luigi]]. Also, if Mario or Luigi run fast enough to fill the Speed Gauge and [[jump]], they can temporary fly | The '''Tanooki Suit''' is a rare item found in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' and its subsequent remake. The suit grants the same abilities as the [[Super Leaf]] with the added ability of turning into a statue. It transforms [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] into [[Tanooki Mario|Tanooki Mario and Tanooki Luigi]]. Also, if Mario or Luigi run fast enough to fill the Speed Gauge and [[jump]], they can temporary fly. | ||
Tanooki suits are named after tanukis, Japanese creatures who, according to mythology, can use leaves to shapeshift and cause chaos. | Tanooki suits are named after tanukis, Japanese creatures who, according to mythology, can use leaves to shapeshift and cause chaos. | ||
Revision as of 08:40, June 8, 2007
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Mario wearing a Tanooki Suit.
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The suit.
The Tanooki Suit is a rare item found in Super Mario Bros. 3 and its subsequent remake. The suit grants the same abilities as the Super Leaf with the added ability of turning into a statue. It transforms Mario and Luigi into Tanooki Mario and Tanooki Luigi. Also, if Mario or Luigi run fast enough to fill the Speed Gauge and jump, they can temporary fly.
Tanooki suits are named after tanukis, Japanese creatures who, according to mythology, can use leaves to shapeshift and cause chaos.
Trivia
- Tanookis are also a species found on the Isle Delfino.
- If Mario or Luigi defeat a koopaling in the Tanooki Suit, the king will say "Thank you, kind racoon. Please tell me your name."
