List of power-ups

This article is about the power-ups found in different games. For the space in Mario Party 3, see Power-up Space. For the status effect that means "power up", see POW-Up. For the move from Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser, see Special Skill.

Power-ups give special abilities upon using them. Most of the effects make fighting and/or exploration easier. Below is a list of the different power-ups, with a selection of their sprites and a list of their respective Mario games.

Item	Image	Games	Effect
1-Up Mushroom	File:SMB 1-upmushroom.png File:SMB2 1-upmushroom.png File:1-Up Mushroom - New Super Mario Bros.png	Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. Special, Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World, Super Mario 64, Super Mario 64 DS, Super Mario Sunshine, New Super Mario Bros., New Super Mario Bros. Wii, New Super Mario Bros. 2, New Super Mario Bros. U, Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Super Mario 3D Land, Super Mario 3D World, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker	Grants Mario an extra life.
1 UP Heart		Super Mario Land, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, Donkey Kong (Game Boy)	Grants Mario an extra life.
3-Up Moon	File:New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe 3-UP Moon.png	Super Mario World, Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 (e-Reader-exclusive item), New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Luigi U	Grants Mario three extra lives.
+ Clock		Super Mario Bros. Special, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Super Mario 3D Land, Super Mario 3D World, New Super Mario Bros. 2	Increases Mario's Time Limit for a level or task.
? Box		Super Mario 3D Land, Super Mario 3D World	Grants Mario infinite coins (up to 100 coins in 3D World) when worn. Taking damage or clearing the level removes the box, rewarding an extra life in the latter case.
Bee Mushroom		Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2	Transforms Mario into Bee Mario, allowing him to fly for a short time, walk on clouds and flowers, and stick to honeycombs.
Big Mushroom	File:SMM-SMB-30th-Anniversery-Amiibo-ModernMushroom.png	Super Mario Maker (functional in SMB style only)	Transforms Mario into Big Mario, allowing him to destroy Brick Blocks, Ice Blocks and Hard Blocks by running into them or jumping on them. Also gives the screen a "CRT" effect, and changes enemies' appearances to be Mario-themed.
Blimp Fruit	File:Transform nav balloon active.png	Super Mario Galaxy 2	Temporarily transforms Yoshi into Blimp Yoshi, temporarily causing him to puff up and float (similar to the Power Balloon).
Blue Shell		New Super Mario Bros., Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story	Transforms Mario into Shell Mario, letting him slide as a shell, hide to block most attacks, and swim faster.
Boo Mushroom	File:SMG BooSuit.png	Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2	Transforms Mario into Boo Mario, allowing him to go through fences and read Booish.
Boomerang Flower	File:BoomerangFlower-SM3DL (transparency).png	Super Mario 3D Land, Super Mario 3D World	Transforms Mario into Boomerang Mario, enabling him to throw a boomerang at enemies. The boomerang can also collect coins and activate Checkpoint Flags.
Boost Star	File:Purplestar.png	New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Luigi U	Temporarily makes it possible to defeat enemies or break blocks by tapping them on the GamePad.
Bulb Berry	File:Transform nav light active.png	Super Mario Galaxy 2	Temporarily transforms Yoshi into Bulb Yoshi, allowing him to reveal and stand on platforms that otherwise would not be there.
Buzzy Beetle Shell	File:SMB Beetle Shell Helmet.png	Super Mario Maker	A Buzzy Beetle's empty shell, which can be worn by Mario to protect him from attacks from above, and to destroy Brick Blocks in the same way as Super Mario.
Cannon Box		Super Mario 3D World	Continuously fires chargeable cannonballs when worn, which can collect items and break cracked walls and Rock Blocks.
Cape Feather		Super Mario World, Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 (e-Reader-exclusive item), Super Mario Maker (SMW style only)	Transforms Mario into Cape Mario, letting him fly, glide, ground smash, and cape spin foes (similar to the Super Leaf).
Carrot		Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins	Transforms Mario into Bunny Mario, letting him slow his descent or hover in midair.
Cloud Flower		Super Mario Galaxy 2	Transforms Mario into Cloud Mario, enabling him to create up to 3 cloud platforms (which are replenished by another Cloud Flower), make floaty jumps, and walk on clouds.
Copy Flower		Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time	Creates clones of the Mario Bros. and baby Mario Bros. (similar to the Double Cherry)
Dash Pepper	File:Transform nav dash active.png	Super Mario Galaxy 2	Temporarily transforms Yoshi into Dash Yoshi, causing him to dash at very high speeds.
Double Cherry		Super Mario 3D World, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker	Transforms Mario into Double Mario, similar to the Copy Flower. There can be up to 5 clones of each player on screen.
Fire Flower	File:FlowerSMW.PNG File:Powerup-fire-flower-sm.png	Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. Special, Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, New Super Mario Bros., New Super Mario Bros. Wii, New Super Mario Bros. 2, New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Luigi U, Super Mario 3D Land, Super Mario 3D World, Super Mario Maker, Mario is Missing! (PC only), Paper Mario, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Paper Mario: Sticker Star, Paper Mario: Color Splash, Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam	Transforms Mario into Fire Mario until he takes damage, letting him throw fireballs.
		Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2	Temporarily transforms Mario into Fire Mario (for 20 seconds), letting him throw fireballs.
Frog Suit		Super Mario Bros. 3, Paper Mario: Sticker Star, Paper Mario: Color Splash	Transforms Mario into Frog Mario, allowing him to swim faster in any direction and jump higher.
Gold Block		New Super Mario Bros. 2	Similar to the ? Box, but grants Mario up to 100 coins when worn. Taking damage or clearing the level removes the box, rewarding coins in the latter case. Hitting a Gold Block from either side, above, or while wearing another one causes 50 coins to spout out instead.
Gold Flower		New Super Mario Bros. 2	Transforms Mario into Gold Mario, letting him launch golden fireballs, which explode with a small blast radius. Any enemies hit will give coins, depending on the number of enemies hit. These fireballs can also hit ? Blocks and turn Brick Blocks into coins. Taking damage, grabbing an Invincibility Leaf or Mega Mushroom, or clearing the level ends the Gold Flower's effect.
Goomba Mask		Super Mario 3D World	Disguises the player as a Goomba, allowing one to sneak by certain enemies.
Goomba's Shoe		Super Mario Bros. 3, Paper Mario: Sticker Star, Super Mario Maker (SMB and SMB3 styles only)	Lets Mario hop across spikes and sharp-toothed or spiky enemies, such as Munchers and Spinies, when ridden. Taking damage or clearing the level removes the Goomba's Shoe. A Stiletto variant is present in Super Mario Maker, as are big versions that can Ground Pound (Stiletto Ground Pounds break blocks) and winged versions that can Flutter Jump.
Hammer	File:HammerDonkeyKong.png File:Hammersprite.png	Donkey Kong (game), Super Mario Bros. Special, Donkey Kong (Game Boy), Mario vs. Donkey Kong	An item that causes Mario to uncontrollably swing the hammer for a short time, destroying enemy objects.
Hammer Suit		Super Mario Bros. 3	Transforms Mario into Hammer Mario, letting him throw powerful hammers and block enemies' fireballs by crouching.
Ice Flower	File:Powerup-ice-flower-sm.png	Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Luigi U, Paper Mario: Sticker Star, Paper Mario: Color Splash	Transforms Mario into Ice Mario, letting him throw Ice Balls.
		Super Mario Galaxy	Temporarily transforms Mario into Ice Mario, granting him fire immunity and letting him walk or skate across water and lava and freeze foes on contact (but not throw Ice Balls).
Ice Skate	File:Kuribon Shoe Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png	Super Mario 3D World	When the player is in an Ice Skate, they can skate on the ice, move quicker, and are also immune to certain enemies and spikes. However, they will not be able to stop moving, and if the player hits a wall or a Walleye, they will lose the item.
Invincibility Leaf		Super Mario 3D Land, New Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario 3D World	Transforms Mario into White Tanooki Mario (SM3Dx) or White Raccoon Mario (NSMB2), which grants him the Super Leaf's powers, as well as unlimited invincibility for one level.
Invincibility Mushroom		Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker	Makes the player invincible for the entirety of a level, similar to the Invincibility Leaf.
Life Mushroom	File:Lifeshroom.png	Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2	Increases Mario's maximum health by three until the added health is lost.
Life-Up Heart		Super Mario Odyssey
Light Box		Super Mario 3D World	Shines a light when worn, which can defeat ghostly enemies.
Lucky Bell		Super Mario 3D World	Turns Mario into Cat Mario, but also lets him turn into Lucky Cat Mario with a Ground Pound. Lucky Cat Mario earns coins while falling, and is invincible.
Luigi's Cap		Super Mario 64 DS	Gives Mario, Wario, or Yoshi the abilities and physical appearance of Luigi.
Mario's Cap		Super Mario 64 DS	Gives Luigi, Wario, or Yoshi the abilities and physical appearance of Mario.
Mega Mushroom		New Super Mario Bros., New Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario 3D World, Mario Kart Wii, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam	Temporarily transforms Mario into Mega Mario, making him giant and able to destroy everything in his path (in Super Paper Mario, the character also becomes their Super Mario Bros. sprite in Mega form.).
Mega Star	File:MegaStar SPM.png	Super Paper Mario
Metal Cap		Super Mario 64	Temporarily transforms Mario into Metal Mario, making him briefly invulnerable and heavy. He also doesn't need to breathe, which lets him resist toxic fumes and walk underwater.
Mini Mushroom		New Super Mario Bros., New Super Mario Bros. Wii, New Super Mario Bros. 2, New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Luigi U	Transforms Mario into Mini Mario, letting him walk on water, make floaty jumps, and enter tiny passages.
Mix Flower		Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time	Allows all the Bros. to throw fireballs to form a giant one.
Mystery Mushroom		Super Mario Maker (SMB style only)	Transforms Mario into Costume Mario, giving him a random character's appearance, as well as the Super form's abilities, though this can only be used in the Super Mario Bros. graphical style.
P-Acorn		New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Luigi U	Transforms Mario into P Flying Squirrel Mario, which grants him the Flying Squirrel form's powers, but also lets him make infinite midair jumps for one level. Taking damage, grabbing a non-flight-based power-up, or clearing the level ends the P-Acorn's effect.
P-Wing		Super Mario Bros. 3	Transforms Mario into Raccoon Mario, but also gives him infinite flight for one level. Taking damage, grabbing a non-flight-based power-up, or finishing the level ends the P-Wing's effect.
		Super Mario 3D Land	Warps Mario to the end of a level.
Pal Pill	File:PadPill SPM.png	Super Paper Mario	Creates eight small 8-bit versions of Mario, Luigi, Peach, or Bowser, which attack whatever enemies they come into contact with.
Penguin Suit		New Super Mario Bros. Wii, New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Luigi U	Transforms Mario into Penguin Mario, letting him slide on his belly, throw Ice Balls, and swim more freely (similar to the Blue Shell, Ice Flower, and Frog Suit respectively). He also has webbed feet, so he doesn't slide when he's on ice.
Piranha Plant		Super Mario 3D World, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Mario Kart 8, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe	Eats or bites other enemies and items when held.
Power Balloon	File:P-Balloon SMW.PNG	Super Mario World	Temporarily transforms Mario into Balloon Mario, allowing him to float.
Power Flower		Super Mario 64 DS	Works as a Power Balloon for Mario, Vanish Cap for Luigi, a Metal Cap for Wario, and gives Yoshi fire breath.
Propeller Box		Super Mario 3D Land, Super Mario 3D World	Allows Mario to whirl up and slowly descend, similar to the Propeller Mushroom. Taking damage or clearing the level removes the box, rewarding an extra life in the latter case.
Propeller Mushroom	File:Propeller Mushroom.png	New Super Mario Bros. Wii, New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Luigi U, Super Mario Maker (NSMBU style only)	Transforms Mario into Propeller Mario, letting him fly through the air and drill (while in midair) to land faster.
Rainbow Star		Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2	Temporarily transforms Mario into Rainbow Mario, making him invincible (same as a Super Star: in the Super Mario Galaxy series, this is used instead in order to avoid confusion between a Super Star and a Power Star.)
Red Star		Super Mario Galaxy	Transforms Mario into Flying Mario, letting him fly freely by spinning.
Rock Mushroom	File:SMG2 RockMushroom.JPG	Super Mario Galaxy 2	Transforms Mario into Rock Mario, which lets him destroy enemies and objects by rolling into them.
Slow Flower	File:SlowFlower SPM.png	Super Paper Mario	Temporarily slows down time; triples value of coins and points.
Speed Flower	File:SpeedFlower SPM.png	Super Paper Mario	Temporarily speeds up time; triples value of coins and points.
Spin Drill		Super Mario Galaxy 2	An item that allows Mario to drill through dirt, which sends him to the other side of the planet Mario is currently on.
Spiny Shell		Super Mario Maker	A Spiny's empty shell, which can be worn by Mario to defeat enemies that fall on him and destroy ? Blocks and Hard Blocks in a similar way to Brick Blocks.
Spring Mushroom		Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2	Transforms Mario into Spring Mario, letting him jump higher.
Statue Leaf		Super Mario 3D Land	Turns Mario into Tanooki Mario, but also lets him turn into Statue Mario with a Ground Pound (similar to the Tanooki Suit, but without flight or transforming on the ground).
Super Acorn	File:WiiU NewMarioU 4 item01 E3.png	New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Luigi U, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe	Transforms Mario into Flying Squirrel Mario, allowing him to glide, cling to walls, and midair jump.
Super Bell		Super Mario 3D World	Transforms Mario into Cat Mario, allowing him to climb up walls and poles, sprint quicker, and slash enemies with his claws.
Super Crown		New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe	Transforms Toadette into Peachette until she takes damage, allowing her to Double Jump, perform Peach's Floating Jump, and automatically getting boosted out of any pits she falls into.
Super Leaf	File:SMAS-SMB3-SuperLeaf.png	Super Mario Bros. 3, New Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Maker (SMB3 style only)	Transforms Mario into Raccoon Mario, letting him fly, glide, and tail whip.
		Super Mario 3D Land, Super Mario 3D World	Transforms Mario into Tanooki Mario, but only lets him glide and tail whip.
Super Mushroom	File:MushroomSMW.PNG File:Mushroom2.PNG	Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. Special, Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World, Super Mario Land, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, New Super Mario Bros., New Super Mario Bros. Wii, New Super Mario Bros. 2, New Super Mario Bros. U, Super Mario 3D Land, Super Mario 3D World, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Super Mario Maker	Transforms Small Mario into Super Mario, allowing him to withstand damage, break Brick Blocks, and find other power-ups.
		Super Mario 64 DS	Temporarily transforms Mario into Mega Mario, similar to the Mega Mushroom in other games, making Mario giant for a short time and letting him destroy everything in his path.
Super Pickax		Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker	Temporarily allows the player to defeat any enemy and break Brick Blocks.
Super Star		Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. Special, Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World, Super Mario Land, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3, New Super Mario Bros., New Super Mario Bros. Wii, New Super Mario Bros. 2, New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Luigi U, Super Mario 3D Land, Super Mario 3D World, Super Mario Maker, Paper Mario: Sticker Star, Paper Mario: Color Splash	Temporarily transforms Mario into Invincible Mario, allowing him to defeat most enemies by touch, while becoming immune to all attacks.
Superball Flower	File:SMLFlower.png	Super Mario Land	Transforms Mario into Superball Mario, letting him toss superballs. These bounce at 45 degree angles and can collect coins.
Tanooki Suit		Super Mario Bros. 3	Transforms Mario into Tanooki Mario, which gives him the Raccoon form's powers, but also lets him briefly turn into a statue.
Vanish Cap	File:SM64 VanishCap.JPG	Super Mario 64	Temporarily transforms Mario into Vanish Mario; making him intangible and allowing him to walk through enemies, chain link fences, ice, & mirrors.
Wario's Cap		Super Mario 64 DS	Gives Mario, Luigi, or Yoshi the abilities and physical appearance of Wario.
Weird Mushroom	File:SMM-SMB-LuigiMushroom.png	Super Mario Maker (SMB style only)	Makes Mario a skinnier Super Mario, but with Luigi's physics, including jumping higher, but with worse traction.
Wing		Super Mario Bros. Special	Temporarily allows Mario to fly through the air as if swimming.
Wing Cap		Super Mario 64	Temporarily transforms Mario into Wing Mario, letting him fly after doing a Triple Jump or being shot from a cannon.
Wings		Super Mario 64 DS	Temporarily transforms Mario into Wing Mario (only Mario in single-player, any character in multiplayer), letting him fly after doing a Triple Jump or being shot from a cannon.
Yoshi's Wings		Super Mario World	Transforms Yoshi into a Winged Yoshi, granting infinite flight for one level and access to Coin Heaven. The permanent wings disappear when the level is completed, but Yoshi becomes a Blue Yoshi (SNES version only).