Cap Throw
The Cap Throw is a move introduced in Super Mario Odyssey. It involves Mario throwing Cappy at a target when the player presses or shaking . Mario can throw Cappy to perform several actions, including hitting, using, or capturing enemies and objects; collecting coins; and jumping on Cappy to jump higher and farther. It can thus be considered the Odyssey equivalent of Mario's basic attack moves from prior 3D games of the Super Mario franchise.
Additionally, Mario can throw Cappy in different ways depending on the buttons pressed and/or how is shaken. Flicking both upwards performs an Upward Throw, allowing Mario to hit enemies and objects above him. Flicking both downwards (in midair) or flicking just one or pressing or during a Ground Pound's impact does a Downward Throw, which lets Mario hit things below him if he is in midair or near a ledge. Cappy spins like a wheel during a Downward Throw, so if he hits the ground, he rolls forward. This roll covers more distance than a standard Cap Throw, and it also follows any dips in the floor that a regular Cap Throw would soar over. Shaking both sideways or pressing or while spinning performs a Spin Throw, which sends Cappy in a spiral motion all around Mario. The Spin Throw is similar to the Super Mario Galaxy games' spin or Tanooki Mario's tail whip, but it has more range.
Lastly, during the Cap Throw or any of its variations, shaking one of initiates a Homing Throw. With a Homing Throw, Cappy homes in on enemies or objects that are near him.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario's new side taunt, which has him throw Cappy around him, is based on the Cap Throw.
Names in other languages
Cap Throw
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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Italian | Lancia il cappello[?] | Throw the hat | |
Korean | 모자 던지기[?] Moja Deonjigi |
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Upward Throw
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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Italian | Lancio in su[?] | Upward throw | |
Korean | 위로 던지기[?] Wiro Deonjigi |
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Downward Throw
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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Italian | Lancio in giù[?] | Downward throw | |
Korean | 아래로 던지기[?] Araero Deonjigi |
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Spin Throw
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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Italian | Lancio rotante[?] | Spinning throw | |
Korean | 회전 던지기[?] Hoejeon Deonjigi |
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Cap Throw and Hold
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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Italian | Lancio arrestato[?] | Arrested throw | |
Korean | 모자 던져 홀드[?] Moja Deonjyeo Holdeu |
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Homing Cap Throw
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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Italian | Lancio autoguidato[?] | Self-guided throw | |
Korean | 모자 던져 추적[?] Moja Deonjyeo Chujeok |
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