Flying Squirrel Mario

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Flying Squirrel Mario

Applies to	Mario,Luigi,Toad,Yellow Toad,Blue Toad,Toadette,Mii
Item needed	Super Acorn
Power(s) given	Glide, cling walls, jump while gliding.
First appearance	New Super Mario Bros. U (2012)
Latest appearance	Super Mario Maker 2 (version 3.0.0) (2020)

Flying Squirrel Mario is a power-up introduced inNew Super Mario Bros. U. After transforming from collecting aSuper Acorn, Mario can lightly glide above ground or long chasms and can also temporarily cling to vertical surfaces that are safe to touch.

While Mario is in his Flying Squirrel form, he gets red puffy overalls, a dark gray shirt and shoes, and a big red cap with two squirrel ears on it and a beige brim. On his back, he has a pair of gray membranes and a tail. This appearance seems to be based off ofRaccoon Mario. Flying Squirrel Luigi has these changes, too, but wears a green cap and overalls. The Flying SquirrelToads have a cap colored according to their emblem color, with three bright stripes and squirrel ears. They also get a red handkerchief around their neck, gloves, squirrel-like fur, yellow or blue pants, grayish shoes, flying membranes, and a tail. Toads lose their vests becoming Flying Squirrel Toads. Flying Squirrel Toadette has the same form as the Flying Squirrel Toads, but has pigtails and wears pink pants.

LikeWaddlewings, common enemies found in the game, this form is based onflying squirrels, real life mammals that are capable of gliding between trees.

History

Super Mario series

New Super Mario Bros. U /New Super Luigi U /New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

The Flying Squirrel form, along with theSuper Acorn, makes its initial appearance inNew Super Mario Bros. U. While using the power-up, the player can glide by holding down the jump button. While gliding, they can also propel themselves upwards with aFlying Squirrel Jump, giving them additional height for a few seconds before they start to descend; unlike with theCaped form, they can only do so once before landing. Turning around while gliding will causes the player to descend significantly They can also stick to walls,blocks, andWarp Pipes, but after sticking to a wall, they start sliding downwards after a few seconds. The Flying Squirrel form also allows the player toSpin Jump higher than normal.

A rarer variant of the Flying Squirrel form, thePower Squirrel form, is available in both games. It can be acquired from touching aP-Acorn. It physically glitters and allows gliding even after propelling upwards. The P-Acorn can only be acquired by catchingNabbit or finding one on the map.

The Flying Squirrel form returns inNew Super Luigi U, althoughNabbit, as with every other power-up, cannot use it.

InNew Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Toadette can gain the Flying Squirrel form.

Super Mario Maker /Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS /Super Mario Maker 2

InSuper Mario Maker, after theversion 1.20 update, and at the start inSuper Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS andSuper Mario Maker 2, if the player repeatedly taps / knocks aWarp Door in theNew Super Mario Bros. U style,Weird Mario may appear in the Flying Squirrel form.

The form was added toSuper Mario Maker 2 in the World Maker update released on April 22, 2020.

Super Smash Bros. series

In theSuper Smash Bros. series, there are a few collectible items of the Flying Squirrel form. InSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U, Mario in his Flying Squirrel form is depicted as atrophy, which, like many other trophies, can be obtained randomly. InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate,Yellow Toad's Flying Squirrel form appears as an Advanced-class supportspirit. When used, it increases the fighter's upward and downward launch power. In the spirit's battle, the player faces a TailMii Swordfighter wearing aSuper Mushroom hat and a Monkey Suit on theMushroom Kingdom U stage.

Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition

Flying Squirrel Mario inPuzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition

Flying Squirrel Mario and Luigi appear as leader characters inPuzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition. Flying Squirrel Mario is aWood /Fire attribute member. He has a high heart point rating at 5 out of 6, and his recover rating is 4 out of 6. However, his attack power is moderate, at 3 out of 6. Every ten turns, Flying Squirrel Mario can use the "Air Glide" skill, which changes allLight Orbs on-screen into Wood Orbs. Likewise, he has a leader skill called "Acorn Power" that doubles the attack and recover ratings of any Wood-attributed team mate.

Flying Squirrel Luigi, although he shares some of his traits with his brother, displays several differences. Both of his attributes are Wood and has a 4 out of 6 rating for both his HP and recovering power, as well as a 5 out of 6 rating for his attack performance. His Leader skill is called "Acorn Miracle", which doubles the attack and HP ratings of all Wood-type team mates. Lastly, Flying Squirrel Luigi's main skill is "Air Smash", which functions just like his brother's main skill.

Mario Sports Superstars

Toads in the Flying Squirrel form are selectable teammates inMario Sports Superstars, in both yellow and blue varieties. They are classified as speed characters. Both colors are available in baseball, while only Yellow Flying Squirrel Toads can be chosen in soccer.

Profiles

New Super Mario Bros. U

Electronic manual description: "Glide through the air, and cling to walls for a brief moment."
- "The Flying Squirrel jump can only be performed once in midair."

Super Smash Bros. series

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Trophy Flying Squirrel Mario

Game(s):Wii UNew Super Mario Bros. U (11/2012)
Category: Series Related
()Appears in: Wii UNew Super Mario Bros. U (11/2012)
()Trophy Box: 16: New Super Mario Bros.
How to unlock: Random
When Mario grabs a Super Acorn, he turns into Flying Squirrel Mario! Like a real flying squirrel, he can hold out his arms and glide through the air. That must feel really, really awesome! This power isn't just for fun, though—it has practical uses, too, like helping him grab the coins floating in midair. Da-ding! Da-ding! Da-ding! Da-ding!(American English)
When Mario grabs a Super Acorn, he turns into Flying Squirrel Mario! Like a real flying squirrel, he can hold out his arms and glide through the air, which probably feels really awesome. This power isn't just for fun, though – it has practical uses too, like helping him grab coins floating in mid-air. Da-ding! Da-ding! Da-ding! Da-ding!(British English)

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit

Spirit #26 Flying Squirrel Toad
	Series/game	Super Mario Series
	Type	Support
	Slots	1
	Class	Advanced
	Strength / effect(s)	Toss & Meteor
	How to obtain	Spirit Board; Purchase from Vault Shop for 1000G
Spirit battle	Opponent(s)	TailMii Swordfighter
	Conditions	The enemy favors down specials in the air The enemy has increased jump power
	Stage	Mushroom Kingdom U (Ω)
	Song	Ground Theme - New Super Mario Bros. U

Gallery

Flying Squirrel Toad artwork forNew Super Mario Bros. U
Flying Squirrel Luigi artwork forNew Super Luigi U
Flying Squirrel Toad inNew Super Mario Bros. U
Flying Squirrel Mario near a Super Acorn
Flying Squirrel Mario and Luigi in a screenshot
Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition
Super Mario Maker
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (Battle Card)
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (Battle Card)
Mario Sports Superstars
Mario Sports Superstars
Flying Squirrel Toadette inNew Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Flying Squirrel Mii, player 3 costume)
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Flying Squirrel Mii, player 4 costume)
Super Mario Maker 2

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