"Skating" redirects here. For the sports class in theMario & Sonic series, seeSpeed Skating.

Artwork ofIce Mario skating

Skating, orice-skating, is a move used primarily byMario andLuigi inSuper Mario Galaxy,Super Mario Galaxy 2, andSuper Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2. The move can be done only while the character is walking onice, and it is activated by shaking either theWii Remote orNunchuk (eitherJoy-Con in the Switch ports). While skating, the player can control the character as they would normally, though the character moves at a faster speed and does not stop moving unless the characterground-pounds or touches solid ground or an obstacle. The character can also skate backwards if the player presses.

InSuper Mario 3D World and itsNintendo SwitchportSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, characters can use theIce Skate to move around on ice in a similar fashion.

In other titles, such asMario Sports Mix'sHockey andSmash Skate, skating is the primary source of movement. Skating is also done by the characters in theMario & Sonic series, where it is used exclusively in theSpeed Skating,Figure Skating, andDream Figure Skating events fromMario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games andMario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.

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• Moves
• Super Mario Galaxy moves
• Super Mario Galaxy 2 moves