Tanooki Mario
Artwork fromSuper Mario 3D World
Applies to	Mario,Luigi,Peach,Toad,Toads,Rosalina Yoshi (Super Mario-kun),Bowser (Super Mario-kun)
Item needed	Tanooki Suit (Super Mario Bros. 3) Super Leaf (Super Mario 3D Land andSuper Mario 3D World) Statue Leaf (Super Mario 3D Land)
Power(s) given	Glide,fly (Super Mario Bros. 3 andThe Super Mario Bros. Movie), tail whip, turn intoStatue Mario (Super Mario Bros. 3,Super Mario 3D Land with Statue Leaf)
First appearance	Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988)
Latest appearance	Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition (2024)

“Thank you, kind raccoon. Please tell me your name.”

—Kings,Super Mario Bros. 3

Tanooki Mario is a form ofMario orLuigi that first appeared inSuper Mario Bros. 3. In its debut, it was attained by donning aTanooki Suit, and gave the abilities ofRaccoon Mario (which it is often confused with) and an addedstatue transformation. Starting fromSuper Mario 3D Land, it is attained through aSuper Leaf. It is the only form that has needed different items depending on the game it is in.

This form's name comes from thetanuki, a type of raccoon dog found in Japan and often depicted in folklore. Despite this, the ringed tail more resembles that of an actual raccoon than that of a tanuki, which lacks stripes. As ofSuper Mario 3D Land, Luigi's version of the form is mostly calledKitsune Luigi, referring to thekitsune. Additionally, inSuper Mario Bros. 3, Statue Mario resemblesKṣitigarbha, the protector of travelers and the guardian of souls, who is known asDaigan Jizō Bosatsu in Japan.

History[edit]

Super Mario series[edit]

Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]

Artwork of Tanooki Mario fromSuper Mario Bros. 3

The first appearance of Tanooki Mario is inSuper Mario Bros. 3, when Mario obtains a Tanooki Suit. In this form, he can turn intoan invulnerable statue by holding and pressing at the same time, in addition to usingRaccoon Mario's moves, making it an improved version of Raccoon Mario. Additionally, if Mario dons a Tanooki Suit while using aMagic Wing, he will retain the infinite flight and gain the Statue ability.

As a statue, Tanooki Mario cannot be hurt, and if he uses this ability in the air, he can slam down like a Thwomp. This can destroy many enemies, instantly destroying every Goomba and enemy with throwable shells (likeKoopa Troopas,Buzzy Beetles, andSpinies). It can also stomp previously unstompable enemies likePiranha Plants,Piranhacus Giganticuses,Venus Fire Traps,Spiny Eggs,Thwomps,Podoboos,Firesnakes, andChain Chomps.

The Statue form is also the only way to destroyRoto-Discs andRocket Engine flames. Statue Mario will sink rapidly underwater, and can even oppose some pipes' upward currents. This allows Mario to stompLava Lotuses,Bloobers and fish enemies underwater.Boss Bass is the only fish that Mario cannot stomp on, and the only enemy that can defeat him in that form by eating him. InSuper Mario All-Stars, thetornado can turn Statue Mario back into Tanooki Mario on contact. He can still turn into the statue while in the tornado, but it will not free him or have any desirable effect. Statue Mario will also automatically revert to Tanooki form in five seconds.

In the NES version's ending, a Koopa Troopa can be seen comically praying before Statue Mario as if he was a religious idol.

Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 adds new utilities to this form that are seen in severalWorld-e levels: its Statue form can revealVanishing Blocks (found inA Sky-High Adventure) and breakRock Blocks (found in A Sky-High Adventure andPuzzling Pipe Maze). This version of the game also makes Luigi's Statue form as tall as he usually is, rather than copying Mario's.

Super Mario 64[edit]

TheNintendo Power player's guide forSuper Mario 64 mentions theTanooki Suit in the guide section onSnowman's Land, suggesting that it could keep Mario warm in the frigid climate if it was still available.^[1]

Super Mario 3D Land[edit]

Artwork of Tanooki Mario fromSuper Mario 3D Land

Tanooki Mario makes a reappearance inSuper Mario 3D Land for theNintendo 3DS as the main form. In this game, Mario becomes Tanooki Mario when he obtains aSuper Leaf (since neitherRaccoon Mario nor the Tanooki Suit appear in the game); the form is also slightly redesigned, as its ears, the fronts and insides of which are lighter-colored, are rounded and on the front of the hood, facing forward (rather than on the sides facing outward), and a brim was added. However, the form's mechanics are different fromSuper Mario Bros. 3, as while Mario can still tail whip (by pressing or) and glide (now done by holding or, as withCaped Mario, rather than tapping the buttons), he cannot fly during gameplay. His slow descent also speeds up back to normal as or is held, rather than his acceleration decreasing only when those buttons are pressed. The tail whip is usable underwater, and able to hit more enemies; it can also collect coins and power-ups. Mario also gains a new Tail Spin move^[2] in this form (done by pressing or while crouching) which replaces theRoll and RollingLeap, letting him tail whip continuously, even while moving; this move can also be used to spinTail Wheels, which can help him ascend quickly.

Statue Mario also reappears in this game (making this form closer to its original depiction), but it can only be used once aStatue Leaf is found in the Special Worlds, or in a DeluxeStreetPass Gift. Tanooki Mario gains a red scarf to show he can use the form; the statue also wears a red scarf and now depicts Tanooki Mario raising his right hand. It replaces theGround Pound, and lasts for twelve seconds upon landing, unlike inSuper Mario Bros. 3. A new variation of Tanooki Mario also appears in this game, calledWhite Tanooki Mario. Mario or Luigi can only obtain this form by collecting anInvincibility Leaf after losing five lives in a (skipped) normal world level, and it makes him completely invincible for the duration of the level.

Luigi's Tanooki Suit and Statue form are now Kitsune-themed, rather than Tanooki-themed, unlike inSuper Mario Bros. 3, and most languages (including the original Japanese) call his Tanooki form Kitsune Luigi. Additionally, Statue Luigi has a green scarf and is shown holding out his left hand, unlike his brother.

Tanooki Mario gliding on anAirship inSuper Mario 3D Land

In the game's ending, Mario and the threeToads that had joined him on his journey become Tanooki Mario andTanooki Toads by using Super Leaves. Mario carries Princess Peach and the Toads flutter around as they fly all the way back toPeach's Castle during the credits (despite the lack of flight in-game). Despite using Super Leaves, the Toads are seen sporting scarves that match their vest and cap colors, much like Statue Mario.

In the Special Worlds,Toad himself sports a Tanooki Suit in theToad Houses and pre-airship level cutscenes; in the former, he often gives aSuper Leaf to either Mario or Luigi in representation of his get-up. Tanooki Toad (much like the other Toads sporting Tanooki Suits) also wears a colored scarf (red in Toad's instance) around his neck.

When the player completes all the levels, a picture appears after the credits are finished. It shows two Tanooki Toads andTanooki Peach (wearing a Tanooki Suit version of her normal dress).

Super Mario 3D World /Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury[edit]

The normal and White Tanooki forms also appear inSuper Mario 3D World andSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, functioning just as they do inSuper Mario 3D Land. Toad and Peach's Tanooki Suits look almost the same: Peach's is darker-colored and has puffy shorts and darker legs, rather than itsSuper Mario 3D Land design, and Toad's has darker feet and lacks a scarf. Mario and Luigi's suits remain the same. Rosalina's Tanooki Suit in this game is the same as Peach's, though with darker arms and shorter gloves. When Peach is wearing the suit, she will float before using the suit'sscuttle, and can gain even more horizontal distance this way.

Super Mario Maker series[edit]

InSuper Mario Maker,Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS, andSuper Mario Maker 2, knocking on aWarp Door in theSuper Mario Bros. 3 theme may causeWeird Mario to appear in this form.

The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]

Although it never appeared on the actual show, concept artwork of Tanooki Mario can be seen on the bonus disc of Shout! Factory'sThe Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 DVD set.^[3]

Super Mario Bros. (Valiant Comics)[edit]

Tanooki Mario appears in theSuper Mario Bros. comic "Tanooki Suits Me." In the comic, Mario is forced to wear the Tanooki Suit due to Luigi accidentally ordering a single tuxedo, and the Tanooki Suit was the only one available at the rental shop. An old man informs Mario that the suit is a genuine one created by Mushroomland's first tailor,Tanooki, who sewed a tail on the back of every suit he created as his trademark; he also informs Mario that Tanooki's suits possess magical powers and that genuine suits are very rare. Mario transforms himself into Statue Mario by curiously pressing a button on the front of the suit, and it is not until he wishes that he could turn back to normal that he turns back into Tanooki Mario.

Super Paper Mario[edit]

InSuper Paper Mario, theSammer GuyCloak of Tanooki refers to this form, as well asFrancis mentioning that he would like a Tanooki Suit made with real tanooki fur.

Mario Tennis Open[edit]

InMario Tennis Open, Tanooki Mario is a costume for the player'sMii. It is unlocked by turning 15 characters into star characters. The racket for this costume costs 1550 coins to buy at the Clubhouse for Miis to be able to use.

Mario Golf: World Tour[edit]

InMario Golf: World Tour, Tanooki Mario and Fox Luigi costumes are awarded to the Mii upon completion of 50 and 100 Moon Coin challenges, respectively. A golf ball and club set made with the theme of this costume are available as well for the Mii to buy and use.

Mario Kart series[edit]

Mario Kart Arcade GP DX[edit]

Tanooki Mario reappears inMario Kart Arcade GP DX as a second downloadable alternate color scheme for Mario. Tanooki Mario has an exclusive item, which appears to function similarly to the Super Leaf fromMario Kart 7.

Mario Kart 8 /Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Tanooki Mario, driving at Mario Circuit.

“Tanooki!”

—Tanooki Mario,Mario Kart 8

Tanooki Mario makes his mainlineMario Kart series debut inMario Kart 8, where he appears as a character separate from Mario, available in the first downloadable content pack,The Legend of Zelda ×Mario Kart 8. Tanooki Mario has a different set of animations and quotes from Mario, as well as having different vehicle colors (for instance, theSport Bike he rides has the orange/yellow coloration rather than Mario's red and blue one). Tanooki Mario's signature vehicle is theTanooki Kart.

Although Tanooki Mario is a middleweight character like Mario, he has slightly more acceleration at the cost of his weight stat; a trait that he shares with the maleVillager. Tanooki Mario's anti-gravity-specific trick animation involves him briefly turning intoStatue Mario. One of his trick animations is a reference to one of Raccoon Mario's artworks fromSuper Mario Bros. 3, and, if he is on abike or anATV, one of his trick animations replicates his ability to fall slowly. Also, the sound his horn makes isCaped Mario's spinning sound fromSuper Mario World.

Tanooki Mario is the staff ghost forIce Ice Outpost.

Tanooki Mario uses various voice clips taken from other games, with several voice file prefixes seemingly indicating the source game. Reused voice clips include those fromMario Golf: Advance Tour,Super Mario Sunshine,Mario Power Tennis,Super Mario Advance, andMario Super Sluggers.

Like with every character playable inMario Kart 8, Tanooki Mario appears as a playable character inMario Kart 8 Deluxe for theNintendo Switch. Unlike theWii U game, he is included within the base game and is available from the start. He shares stats with the male Villager as well as theInkling Boy. As of version 2.2.0, Tanooki Mario won't appear as a CPU character if either Mario or Metal Mario are in the race.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Tanooki Mario returns as a playable character inMario Kart Tour beginning in the2021 Autumn Tour. Tanooki Rosalina also makes her debut in theMario Kart series in the same tour. Theirspecial items are theSuper Leaf, which also debuts in the Autumn Tour. Kitsune Luigi makes his series debut in theAnimal Tour, also using the Super Leaf. Starting from theBattle Tour, both Tanooki Mario and Tanooki Rosalina are available in regular tour pipes, including the All-Clear Pipe. Starting with the2023 Mario Tour, Tanooki Mario has his ownself-named cup.

Unlike Tanooki Mario and Kitsune Luigi, Tanooki Rosalina does not have her own separate emblem, instead sharing the same one as her normal counterpart.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie[edit]

“Mario, why do you look like a bear? What is this?”

—Luigi,The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Tanooki Mario inThe Super Mario Bros. Movie

Tanooki Mario appears inThe Super Mario Bros. Movie, as revealed in the film's second trailer.^[4]

When Mario andDonkey Kong fight off Bowser's forces near the end of the movie, Mario punches a? Block containing aSuper Leaf. When grabbed, he becomes Tanooki Mario. After fighting a few enemies, Mario flies down and saves Luigi's life. The two hug and Luigi comments on Mario's appearance looking like a bear, causing Mario to twitch his tail in embarrassment. Peach also plays with the fur on Mario's head when they reunite. Later in the scene, Mario uses theTanooki Suit to redirect aBomber Bill homed in on Peach's Castle by using the suit's tail swipe ability to attack its left eye. The Bomber Bill then homes in on Mario, chasing him through the Mushroom Kingdom while he flies through the air with the Tanooki Suit. Mario then leads the Bomber Bill into the greenWarp Pipe from which he entered theMushroom Kingdom at the beginning of the film. Donkey Kong thinks the suit is a raccoon and Luigi thinks it is a bear, referencing two common assumptions about it. Excluding the credits toSuper Mario 3D Land, this is the first time sinceSuper Mario Bros. 3 where Tanooki Mario can fly.

Other appearances[edit]

InNintendo Monopoly, Tanooki Mario appears on the artwork of aBrick Block/Coin Block card that charges the player $50 for the purchase of a new suit.

Tanooki Mario is also a playable Character inMonopoly Gamer. He is sold separately as a "Power Pack" expansion figure.

In the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack inMinecraft, Tanooki Mario and Kitsune Luigi appear as playable skins.Foxes are retextured to resemble Kitsune Luigi's suit. Chainmail Armor is replaced by the Tanooki Suit.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Mario series[edit]

Super Mario 3D Land[edit]

• Electronic manual bio:Grab a Super Leaf to turn into Tanooki Mario. Press (or) to do a tail attack, and hold (or) when in midair to float down gently.

• Website description:
  • English (United Kingdom):
    Picking up a Super Leaf turns Mario into Tanooki Mario! Tanooki Mario can use his tail to attack enemies and float down gently through the air.^[5]
  • Other languages:
    • Dutch:
      Door een superblaadje te pakken, verandert Mario in Tanuki-Mario! Tanuki-Mario kan met zijn staart vijanden aanvallen en door de lucht zachtjes naar beneden zweven.^[6]
    • French (European):
      Attrapez une super feuille pour transformer Mario en Mario tanuki ! Mario tanuki peut utiliser sa queue pour attaquer des ennemis et flotter dans les airs.^[7]
    • German:
      Wenn man ein Superblatt aufhebt, verwandelt sich Mario in Tanuki-Mario! Tanuki-Mario kann seinen Schweif benutzen, um Gegner anzugreifen und elfengleich durch die Luft zu segeln.^[8]
    • Italian:
      Quando Mario raccoglie una Superfoglia si trasforma in Mario Tanuki! Mario Tanuki può usare la coda per attaccare i nemici e fluttuare dolcemente nell'aria.^[9]
    • Portuguese (European):
      Se Mario apanhar uma Superfolha transformar-se-á em Mario Tanuki, que poderá usar a sua cauda para atacar inimigos e flutuar suavemente pelo ar.^[10]
    • Spanish (European):
      Si coge la superhoja, Mario se convierte en Mario Tanuki. Mario Tanuki puede utilizar su cola para atacar a los enemigos y flotar por el aire.^[11]

Super Mario 3D World[edit]

• Digital instruction manual bio:Attack enemies with your tail, and float down gently when in midair.
• Prima Games guide:When Mario collects a Super Leaf, he transforms into Tanooki Mario. In this form, Mario can perform gravity-defying floats and devastating tail attacks! Floating slows Mario's descent to such an extreme he practically walks on air. Tanooki Mario can use his tail attack to hit enemies and smash blocks. When combined with Mario's acrobatic skill, the rare Tanooki Power-Up provides one of his most versatile forms. Float by holding (or) while in the air. This not only extends the duration of your jump, it also allows you to make midair adjustments for precision landings. To perform a tail attack, tap (or). Finally, to perform a tail spin that can be done continuously and while mobile, hold (or) and press (or).^[12]

Mario Kart series[edit]

Mario Kart 8[edit]

Tanooki Mario's emblems fromMario Kart 8

• Weight Class: Medium
• Stats
  • Speed: 6
  • Acceleration: 3
  • Weight: 5
  • Handling: 4
  • Traction: 2
  • Mini-Turbo: 3

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

• Weight Class: Medium
• Stats
  • Speed: 6
  • Acceleration: 3
  • Weight: 5
  • Handling: 5
  • Traction: 1
  • Mini-Turbo: 4
  • Invincibility: 1

Tanooki Mario shares identical stats withInkling Boy and maleVillager.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Tanooki Mario[edit]

Statistics

Special skill	Super Leaf
Favorite courses (Three items per Item Box)	N64 Kalimari Desert T Wii Maple Treeway SNES Choco Island 1R/T RMX Ghost Valley 1T RMX Ghost Valley 1 SNES Choco Island 1 SNES Choco Island 1T 3DS Rainbow Road R/T SNES Donut Plains 1R/T RMX Ghost Valley 1R/T N64 Choco Mountain RMX Rainbow Road 2R/T SNES Mario Circuit 2R Vancouver Velocity 2R 3DS Toad Circuit R 3DS Wario Shipyard R GBA Sky Garden Ninja Hideaway Paris Promenade 2R/T Sky-High Sundae T SNES Choco Island 2R/T Berlin Byways 3 Berlin Byways 3R DS Twilight House GCN DK Mountain GBA Riverside Park T GCN DK Mountain T DS Mario Circuit R/T RMX Bowser's Castle 1R/T
Favored courses (Two items per Item Box)	N64 Kalimari Desert R SNES Mario Circuit 2T 3DS Neo Bowser City R GCN Dino Dino Jungle R N64 Koopa Troopa Beach T SNES Ghost Valley 1R* RMX Choco Island 1R* Wii Maple Treeway R** GBA Sunset Wilds** London Loop 3R/T 3DS Toad Circuit R/T N64 Kalimari Desert 2R/T N64 Choco Mountain T SNES Mario Circuit 2 RMX Choco Island 2R*** Singapore Speedway R 3DS Mario Circuit R 3DS Wario Shipyard SNES Mario Circuit 3T Wii Mushroom Gorge Ninja Hideaway T SNES Mario Circuit 3R/T RMX Mario Circuit 1R/T London Loop 2R Sky-High Sundae R/T Sky-High Sundae R RMX Bowser's Castle 1R Tokyo Blur R/T GCN DK Mountain R/T GBA Yoshi Desert Yoshi's Island T
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3. ** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6. *** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8.

• Mario Kart Tour Twitter:The Autumn Tour is on now! With a Super Leaf in hand, fluffy-tailed Tanooki Mario has leaped into action in his trusty Tanooki Kart. And of course, the Tanooki Parafoil glider is also available!^[13]

• Spotlight Shop description:
  • English:
    Tanooki Mario and his charming striped tail are arriving!
    Catch your nearby opponents with his special skill, Super Leaf!^[14]
  • Other languages:
    • Japanese:
      しましま模様のしっぽがチャーミング タヌキマリオが登場！
      スペシャルスキルのスーパーこのはで 近くにいるライバルを巻き込もう！^[15]
    • Chinese (simplified):
      带横条纹的尾巴可爱迷人，狸猫马力欧登场！
      使用特殊技能超级树叶，卷起附近的劲敌吧！^[16]
    • Chinese (traditional):
      帶有條紋的尾巴充滿魅力，狸貓瑪利歐登場！
      使用特殊技能超級樹葉，橫掃附近的勁敵吧！^[17]
    • French:
      Ne vous laissez pas avoir par sa charmante apparence... Voici Mario tanuki !
      Devancez tous vos adversaires grâce à sa spécialité super feuille !^[18]
    • German:
      Von Tanuki-Marios niedlicher Erscheinung sollte man sich besser nicht täuschen lassen...
      Hole deine Rivalen mit seiner Spezialausstattung Superblatt ein!^[19]
    • Italian:
      Mario tanuki e la sua coda a strisce sono qui!
      Colpisci i tuoi avversari con la sua abilità speciale, la superfoglia!^[20]
    • Korean:
      줄무늬 꼬리가 매력 포인트인 너구리마리오가 등장!
      스페셜 스킬인 슈퍼나뭇잎으로 주변에 있는 라이벌을 휘말리게 하자!^[21]
    • Portuguese:
      Mario tanuki chegou com sua charmosa cauda listrada!
      Ultrapasse seus adversários com a característica especial dele, a superfolha!^[22]
    • Spanish (Latin American):
      Que no te engañe su apariencia dócil... ¡Llega Mario tanuki!
      ¡Adelanta a todos tus rivales con su característica especial, la superhoja!^[23]
    • Spanish (European):
      No te dejes engañar por su dócil apariencia... ¡Llega Mario Tanuki!
      ¡Adelanta a todos tus rivales con su característica especial, la superhoja!^[24]

Tanooki Rosalina[edit]

Statistics

Special skill	Super Leaf
Favorite courses (Three items per Item Box)	SNES Ghost Valley 1R SNES Donut Plains 2R/T SNES Donut Plains 1R 3DS Rosalina's Ice World RMX Ghost Valley 1R SNES Rainbow Road SNES Rainbow Road T DS Luigi's Mansion R/T RMX Ghost Valley 1R/T RMX Rainbow Road 1R/T GBA Cheep-Cheep Island R 3DS Rosalina's Ice World R/T SNES Vanilla Lake 2T SNES Vanilla Lake 2 SNES Donut Plains 2 SNES Donut Plains 2T Vancouver Velocity 2T SNES Vanilla Lake 1 3DS Bowser's Castle SNES Choco Island 2R Singapore Speedway R Los Angeles Laps 2R/T GBA Sky Garden R GBA Sky Garden 3DS Wario Shipyard R/T N64 Yoshi Valley Amsterdam Drift 2T SNES Choco Island 2R/T GCN Cookie Land GBA Riverside Park R DS Mario Circuit R/T Berlin Byways R/T Piranha Plant Pipeline R/T
Favored courses (Two items per Item Box)	Wii Maple Treeway R/T SNES Donut Plains 1T* 3DS Rosalina's Ice World T** 3DS Rosalina's Ice World R* RMX Ghost Valley 1 SNES Choco Island 1R/T** London Loop 3R 3DS Rainbow Road R/T GBA Cheep-Cheep Island*** SNES Vanilla Lake 2R Vancouver Velocity 2R/T SNES Vanilla Lake 1T Singapore Speedway 3DS Wario Shipyard R Los Angeles Laps 2R DS Luigi's Mansion Ninja Hideaway R/T Sky-High Sundae R RMX Bowser's Castle 1T RMX Bowser's Castle 1 Amsterdam Drift 2R/T GBA Riverside Park T DS Mario Circuit DS Mario Circuit T Wii Daisy Circuit R Madrid Drive R/T
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3. ** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6. *** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8.

• Mario Kart Tour Twitter:Starting with the new Tanooki Rosalina, lots of drivers with cute ears are here! You'll find them in the aptly named Big Ears Pipe, which is available for a limited time.^[25]

Kitsune Luigi[edit]

Statistics

Special skill	Super Leaf
Favorite courses (Three items per Item Box)	GBA Riverside Park GCN Dino Dino Jungle R N64 Yoshi Valley T RMX Bowser's Castle 1 GCN DK Mountain R/T GBA Bowser's Castle 3 GBA Bowser's Castle 3R GBA Snow Land 3DS Toad Circuit R/T Wii Koopa Cape R/T SNES Ghost Valley 2 GBA Boo Lake T Wii Rainbow Road T Bangkok Rush 2 Bangkok Rush 3R/T Tokyo Blur 2R/T Bangkok Rush Bangkok Rush 2R Piranha Plant Cove 2 Piranha Plant Cove R N64 Luigi Raceway DS Shroom Ridge RMX Donut Plains 1T N64 Luigi Raceway R/T DS Mario Circuit T SNES Donut Plains 3R GCN Mushroom Bridge T Wii Moonview Highway T Rome Avanti 2R/T RMX Ghost Valley 1T Wii Dry Dry Ruins R/T GBA Yoshi Desert R/T Berlin Byways 2T Berlin Byways R Athens Dash R Athens Dash GBA Bowser's Castle 4 DS Luigi's Mansion T Wii Daisy Circuit T Wii Daisy Circuit R GBA Luigi Circuit R/T Rome Avanti T Piranha Plant Pipeline T Madrid Drive 2R/T Sky-High Sundae T RMX Vanilla Lake 2T Athens Dash 3T Madrid Drive 3T Rome Avanti 3T
Favored courses (Two items per Item Box)	GBA Riverside Park R*** GCN Dino Dino Jungle R/T* N64 Yoshi Valley R* GCN Baby Park** RMX Bowser's Castle 1T** GCN DK Mountain T GBA Bowser's Castle 3T DS Peach Gardens DS Peach Gardens R/T Wii DK Summit T Wii DK Summit R/T GBA Snow Land R/T GBA Cheep-Cheep Island R/T 3DS Piranha Plant Slide R/T GCN Baby Park R/T GBA Cheep-Cheep Island T GBA Cheep-Cheep Island R SNES Ghost Valley 2T SNES Ghost Valley 2R GBA Boo Lake GBA Boo Lake R Wii Rainbow Road R Tokyo Blur 2T Bangkok Rush R/T Bangkok Rush 3 Bangkok Rush 2R/T Bangkok Rush 3R Piranha Plant Cove Piranha Plant Cove 2R/T N64 Luigi Raceway T SNES Mario Circuit 3 SNES Mario Circuit 3T DS Mario Circuit R RMX Ghost Valley 1R Wii Dry Dry Ruins R Wii Moonview Highway RMX Ghost Valley 1 Wii Dry Dry Ruins T Wii Moonview Highway R/T Berlin Byways 2R/T Berlin Byways R/T Athens Dash 2 Athens Dash 2T GBA Bowser's Castle 4R SNES Choco Island 2 DS Luigi's Mansion R Wii Daisy Circuit R/T GBA Peach Circuit T GBA Luigi Circuit R Rome Avanti Rome Avanti 2 GCN Daisy Cruiser GBA Lakeside Park R Squeaky Clean Sprint Sky-High Sundae RMX Vanilla Lake 2R Los Angeles Laps 2 Rome Avanti 3 Madrid Drive 3R Athens Dash 3R
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3. ** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6. *** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8.

• Spotlight Shop description:
  • English:
    Kitsune Luigi is here, complete with fluffy tail!
    Catch your nearby opponents with his special skill, Super Leaf!^[26]
  • Other languages:
    • Japanese:
      フワフワしっぽのキツネルイージが登場！
      スペシャルスキルのスーパーこのはで 近くにいるライバルを巻き込もう！^[27]
    • Chinese (simplified):
      尾巴软软的狐狸路易吉登场！
      使用特殊技能超级树叶，卷起附近的劲敌吧！^[28]
    • Chinese (traditional):
      有著蓬鬆尾巴的狐狸路易吉登場！
      使用特殊技能超級樹葉，橫掃附近的勁敵吧！^[29]
    • French:
      Luigi kitsune fait une arrivée en douceur avec sa queue soyeuse !
      Devancez tous vos adversaires grâce à sa spécialité super feuille !^[30]
    • German:
      Der flauschige Kitsune-Luigi ist da!
      Hole deine Rivalen mit seiner Spezialausstattung Superblatt ein!^[31]
    • Italian:
      Ecco che arriva Luigi kitsune, con la sua vaporosa coda!
      Colpisci i tuoi avversari con la sua abilità speciale, la superfoglia!^[32]
    • Korean:
      푹신푹신한 꼬리를 가진 여우루이지가 등장!
      스페셜 스킬인 슈퍼나뭇잎으로 주변에 있는 라이벌을 휘말리게 하자!^[33]
    • Portuguese:
      Luigi kitsune chegou com sua cauda felpuda!
      Ultrapasse seus adversários com a característica especial dele, a superfolha!^[34]
    • Spanish (Latin American):
      ¡Ya está aquí Luigi kitsune, con sus adorables orejas y su cola de zorro!
      ¡Adelanta a todos tus rivales con su característica especial, la superhoja!^[35]
    • Spanish (European):
      ¡Ya está aquí Luigi Kitsune, con sus adorables orejas y su cola de zorro!
      ¡Adelanta a todos tus rivales con su característica especial, la superhoja!^[36]

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS[edit]

Trophy Tanooki Mario & Kitsune Luigi

Category: Series Related

How to unlock: Random

If you find a Super Leaf, Mario transforms into Tanooki Mario! His newfound tail works as a weapon and as a propeller to slow his fall. His brother, Luigi, won't turn into a Tanooki, though—he becomes Kitsune Luigi. Wouldn't want to have trouble telling the two apart, would we?(American English)

When Mario uses a Super Leaf, he grows a tail and turns into Tanooki Mario, a very handy form indeed. Likewise, Luigi turns into Kitsune Luigi. Both of them can swing their tails to attack enemies, or wag their tails to slowly float down after a jump, almost like they're walking on air.(British English)

LEGOSuper Mario[edit]

• Website description:Gear up for action with Tanooki Mario! When LEGO® Mario™ is wearing his interactive Tanooki suit, spin him round and collect extra coins for stomping on enemies. It’s a great way to power up your play in the amazing LEGO® Super Mario™ levels you build.

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, seeGallery:Tanooki Mario.

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  Super Mario Bros. 3

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  Super Mario Bros. 3

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  Super Mario 3D Land

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  Kitsune Luigi fromSuper Mario 3D Land

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  Super Mario Maker

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  Tanooki Rosalina fromMario Kart Tour

Names in other languages[edit]

Tanooki Mario[edit]

Kitsune Luigi[edit]

Tanooki Rosalina[edit]

See also[edit]

• Raccoon Mario
• Super Leaf
• Tanooki Suit
• White Tanooki Mario

Notes[edit]

• The sound effect for transforming into Tanooki Mario (and to a greater extent, Raccoon Mario) was taken fromThe Mysterious Murasame Castle.^[40] InSuper Mario 3D Land, however, the sound and visual effects for becoming this form are the same as the game's other powerups.

References[edit]

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