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{{articleabout|the item in ''[[Super Mario World]]''|the actual moon|[[The Moon|here]]}}
{{item infobox
{{item-infobox
|image=[[File:New_Super_Mario_Bros_U_Deluxe_3-UP_Moon.png|200px]]<br>Artwork of a 3-Up Moon from ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''
|image=[[File:SMW 3upMoon.png]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World]]'' ([[List of games by date#1990|1990]])
|description=A Moon that gives 3 [[Extra Life|Extra Lives]].
|latest_appearance=''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]'' ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World]]'' ([[1990]])
|effect=Gives three [[Extra life|extra lives]]<br>Transforms Mario into [[Moon Mario]] (''[[Super Mario-kun]]'' only)
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3#Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3|Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' ([[2003]])
|effect=Gives 3 [[Extra Life|extra lives]].
}}
}}
A '''3-Up Moon''' is an item that first appears in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. It is a yellow crescent moon that has a happy facial expression. Being an extremely rare item, the 3-Up Moon functions very similarly to the [[1-Up Mushroom]], but true to its name, it rewards the player with three [[extra life|extra lives]] instead of one when collected.
==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario World'' / ''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''====
[[File:3upMoonSprite.png|frame|left]]
[[File:3upMoonSprite.png|frame|left]]
'''3-Up Moons''' are [[The Moon|moon]]-like items that first appear in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. They are shaped like moons, have eyes and a mouth, and can be found on the ground. They are extremely rare, and very difficult to get. They have a similar effect as [[1-Up Mushroom]]s; however they give [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] three [[Extra Life|extra lives]] instead of one. Also, if the player replays the level, the moon will disappear from where it was until the game is reset. Most, but not all, 3-Up Moons are only accessible if Mario or Luigi have a [[Cape Feather]].
[[File:3-Up Moon SMW artwork.jpg|100px|thumb|Artwork]]
The locations of the 3-Up Moons in ''Super Mario World'' and [[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2|its reissue]] are as follows. If the player replays the [[level]], the moon disappears from where it was until the game is reset. Most but not all 3-Up Moons are accessible only if [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] is utilizing his [[Cape Mario|Cape form]].
*[[Yoshi's Island 1]] &ndash; On a [[Cloud Block]] near the middle of the stage, up to the left of the row of Cloud Blocks and a [[block]] containing a 1-Up Mushroom.
*[[Donut Plains 4]] &ndash; On a Cloud Block above the [[Galoomba|Goomba]] area, near the item block.
*[[Vanilla Dome 3]] &ndash; On a ledge above the area with the hidden [[Cape Feather|feather]] block.
*[[Cheese Bridge Area]] &ndash; Between the regular exit and the secret exit. Mario or Luigi must use the Cape or [[jump]] off a [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] to get it.
*[[Forest Ghost House]] &ndash; In the exit screen of the secret exit, just before the player exits the stage.
*[[Chocolate Island 1]] &ndash; On a Cloud Block above the first bowl-shaped valley area (Mario or Luigi must take the first [[Pipe Cannon]]).
*[[Valley of Bowser 1]] &ndash; Beyond an area with [[Munchers]], above the place where Mario or Luigi starts from after touching the [[Midway Gate]].
Additionally, the moon seen in [[Star World]] resembles a 3-Up Moon.
 
====''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3''====
[[File:SMA4-3UPMoon.png|frame|A 3-Up Moon in the level [[Slip Slidin' Away (Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3)|Slip Slidin' Away]] in ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3'']]
In Japan, players with an [[e-Reader]] could scan the [[1UP Kinoko ga 3UP Moon ni kawaru!|blue switch card]] to replace 1-Up Mushrooms with 3-Up Moons in ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. A 3-Up Moon is also hidden in the [[World-e]] level [[Slip Slidin' Away (Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3)|Slip Slidin' Away]], and it can be reached only if the player is equipped with a flight power-up.
 
====''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Luigi U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''====
[[File:3UP MoonNSMBU.png|thumb|left]]
3-Up Moons reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]] and [[New Super Luigi U]]''. They are found within [[3-Up Moon Block]]s, and a total of four 3-Up Moons can appear from each (depending on how many players are playing). They can appear only by using [[Boost Mode]]; tapping a 3-Up Moon Block on the [[Wii U]] GamePad screen makes it visible for players to hit.


3-Up Moons will reappear in the upcoming [[Wii U]] game, ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', most likely as a rare object with the same function. They are trapped inside blocks with a musical note printed on them. When released, they fall to the ground and start moving. [[File:Nsmbulevel3b.png|200px|thumb|left|4 Players in a snow level with two [[3-Up Moon]]s.]]
In the [[Nintendo Switch]] port of the games, ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]'', with Boost Mode removed from the original game, 3-Up Moon Blocks were also removed. The 3-Up Moons instead replace 1-Up Mushrooms within blocks if [[Toadette]] hits them, although other players can still collect the 3-Up Moons when released. In ''New Super Luigi U'' exclusively, the red [[Toad House]]s have 1-Up Mushrooms replaced by 3-Up Moons.
==Locations in ''Super Mario World''==
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*[[Yoshi's Island 1]] - On a cloud near the start of the stage.
 
*[[Donut Plains 4]] - On a cloud above the [[Goomba (Super Mario World)|Goomba]] area, near the item block.
===''Game and Watch Gallery 4''===
*[[Vanilla Dome 3]] - On a ledge above the area with the hidden feather block.
[[File:G&WG4 Modern Fire 3UP Moon.png|frame]]
*[[Cheese Bridge Area]] - Between the regular exit and the secret exit - Mario or Luigi must jump off a [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] to get it.
[[File:G&WG4 Modern Rain Shower 3UP Moon.png|frame|right]]
*[[Forest Ghost House]] - In the exit screen of the secret exit, just before exiting the stage.
In ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]'', 3-Up Moons appear in the Modern version of ''[[Fire (Game & Watch)|Fire]]'', where they come out of [[Yoshi's Egg|Yoshi Egg]]s and give multiple [[point]]s when bounced. 3-Up Moons also appear in the Modern version of ''[[Rain Shower]]'', where they are caught to fill a meter that, when filled, causes [[Bowser]] to fall and gives the player points. This is the only game where they do not have mouths.
*[[Chocolate Island 1]] - On a cloud above the first bowl-shaped valley area.
 
*[[Valley of Bowser 1]] - Beyond an area with [[Munchers]], above the place where Mario or Luigi starts from after touching the checkpoint.
===''Mario Family''===
[[File:3UpMoon MarioFamily.png|thumb]]
In ''[[Mario Family]]'', there is a sewing design of a 3-Up Moon.
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===''Mario's Game Gallery'' / ''Mario's FUNdamentals''===
[[File:MGG Dominoes gameplay.png|thumb|left]]
In ''Mario's Game Gallery'' and ''[[Mario's FUNdamentals]]'', the 3-Up Moon appears in the Dominoes game, representing the number two.
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===''Super Mario-kun''===
{{main|3UP Mario}}
[[File:3upMoon SuperMarioKun 3.jpg|thumb|100px|left|A 3-Up Moon in ''Super Mario-kun'']]
[[File:3Up Mario.jpg|thumb|3UP Mario]]
The 3-Up Moon makes an appearance in ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'', starting from volume 2. It serves a different purpose, powering up Mario rather than granting him three extra lives. In the second volume, Mario is transformed into [[3UP Mario|Moon Mario]], and in the third volume, he is transformed into 3UP Mario.
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
First men on moon quiz card.jpg|''[[Mario Quiz Cards]]''
SMSQPB6 Front Cover.png|The cover of ''Super Mario Story Quiz Picture Book 6: Friend Kidnapped''
SMSQPB6 Bowser Ludwig Wendy.png|''Super Mario Story Quiz Picture Book 6: Friend Kidnapped''
SMSQPB6 Kuppa tachi.png|''Super Mario Story Quiz Picture Book 6: Friend Kidnapped''
SMSQPB6 Bowser Ludwig Wendy Cave.png|''Super Mario Story Quiz Picture Book 6: Friend Kidnapped''
SMSQPB6 Kuppa Tachi Moon opt.png|''Super Mario Story Quiz Picture Book 6: Friend Kidnapped''
SMA2 3UP Moon.png|''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]''
SMA4 3UP Moon sprite.png|''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]''
NSMBUD Item Background.jpg|Background image for ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]'' featuring various items
</gallery>
 
==See also==
*[[3 UP]], a similar item in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]''
*[[3-Up Heart]], a similar item in ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'' and ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]''
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=3{{hover|UP|アップ}}ムーン<ref>''Super Mario World'' Japanese instruction booklet (fold-out)</ref>
|JapR=3 Appu Mūn
|JapM=3-Up Moon
|ChiS=3UP弯月
|ChiSR=3UP Wānyuè
|ChiSM=3-Up Crescent Moon
|ChiT=3UP彎月
|ChiTR=3UP Wānyuè
|ChiTM=3-Up Crescent Moon
|Fre=Lune 3-Up<br>Lune 3 Up<ref>[[Super Mario-kun|Super Mario Manga Adventures]] Volume 3, page 42</ref>
|FreM=3-Up Moon
|Ger=3-Up-Mond
|GerM=3-Up Moon
|Ita=Luna 3-Up
|ItaM=3-Up Moon
|PorA=Lua 3 Vidas <ref>''Super Mario World'' Brazilian instruction booklet, page 22</ref>
|PorAM=3-Life Moon
|PorE=Lua 3UP
|PorEM=3-Up Moon
|Spa=Luna 3UP<br>Luna 3-Up<ref>''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2'' Spanish instruction booklet.</ref>
|SpaM=3UP Moon<br>3-Up Moon
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In ''[[Mario Family]]'', there is a sewing design of this item in the game.
*[[Moon Coin]]s in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' and ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' have an imprint of a 3-Up Moon on them.
*In Japan, players could scan the [[Blue Switch (Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3)|Blue Switch]] [[e-Reader]] card and obtain 3-Up Moons in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3#Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3|Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]''.
*In ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', the appearance of the [[Moon (Super Mario Maker 2)|Moon]] in the ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' and ''Super Mario World'' game styles resembles a 3-Up Moon.
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' introduced [[Moon Coin|Moon Coins]], which are found in the special worlds. The icon on the coins are similar to the 3-Up Moon.
 
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3-Up Moon
3-Up Moon
Artwork of a 3-Up Moon from New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
First appearance Super Mario World (1990)
Latest appearance New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (2019)
Effect Gives three extra lives
Transforms Mario into Moon Mario (Super Mario-kun only)

A 3-Up Moon is an item that first appears in Super Mario World. It is a yellow crescent moon that has a happy facial expression. Being an extremely rare item, the 3-Up Moon functions very similarly to the 1-Up Mushroom, but true to its name, it rewards the player with three extra lives instead of one when collected.

History

Super Mario series

Super Mario World / Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2

A sprite of a 3-Up Moon from Super Mario World.
Artwork of a 3-Up Moon from Super Mario World
Artwork

The locations of the 3-Up Moons in Super Mario World and its reissue are as follows. If the player replays the level, the moon disappears from where it was until the game is reset. Most but not all 3-Up Moons are accessible only if Mario or Luigi is utilizing his Cape form.

Additionally, the moon seen in Star World resembles a 3-Up Moon.

Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3

The only 3-Up Moon in Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3, from the level Slip Slidin' Away
A 3-Up Moon in the level Slip Slidin' Away in Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3

In Japan, players with an e-Reader could scan the blue switch card to replace 1-Up Mushrooms with 3-Up Moons in Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3. A 3-Up Moon is also hidden in the World-e level Slip Slidin' Away, and it can be reached only if the player is equipped with a flight power-up.

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

A 3-Up Moon Block releasing a 3-Up Moon

3-Up Moons reappear in New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U. They are found within 3-Up Moon Blocks, and a total of four 3-Up Moons can appear from each (depending on how many players are playing). They can appear only by using Boost Mode; tapping a 3-Up Moon Block on the Wii U GamePad screen makes it visible for players to hit.

In the Nintendo Switch port of the games, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, with Boost Mode removed from the original game, 3-Up Moon Blocks were also removed. The 3-Up Moons instead replace 1-Up Mushrooms within blocks if Toadette hits them, although other players can still collect the 3-Up Moons when released. In New Super Luigi U exclusively, the red Toad Houses have 1-Up Mushrooms replaced by 3-Up Moons.

Game and Watch Gallery 4

3UP Moon from Game & Watch Gallery 4's Modern Fire
3UP Moon from Game & Watch Gallery 4's Modern Rain Shower

In Game & Watch Gallery 4, 3-Up Moons appear in the Modern version of Fire, where they come out of Yoshi Eggs and give multiple points when bounced. 3-Up Moons also appear in the Modern version of Rain Shower, where they are caught to fill a meter that, when filled, causes Bowser to fall and gives the player points. This is the only game where they do not have mouths.

Mario Family

A design of a 3-Up Moon from Mario Family.

In Mario Family, there is a sewing design of a 3-Up Moon.

Mario's Game Gallery / Mario's FUNdamentals

Mario's Game Gallery

In Mario's Game Gallery and Mario's FUNdamentals, the 3-Up Moon appears in the Dominoes game, representing the number two.

Super Mario-kun

Main article: 3UP Mario
3-Up Moon from Super Mario-kun. Page 42, volume 3.
A 3-Up Moon in Super Mario-kun
3-Up Mario from Super Mario-kun. Page 42, volume 3.
3UP Mario

The 3-Up Moon makes an appearance in Super Mario-kun, starting from volume 2. It serves a different purpose, powering up Mario rather than granting him three extra lives. In the second volume, Mario is transformed into Moon Mario, and in the third volume, he is transformed into 3UP Mario.

Gallery

See also

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese 3UPムーン[1]
3 Appu Mūn
3-Up Moon

Chinese (simplified) 3UP弯月
3UP Wānyuè
3-Up Crescent Moon

Chinese (traditional) 3UP彎月
3UP Wānyuè
3-Up Crescent Moon

French Lune 3-Up
Lune 3 Up[2]
3-Up Moon
German 3-Up-Mond
3-Up Moon
Italian Luna 3-Up
3-Up Moon
Portuguese (NOA) Lua 3 Vidas [3]
3-Life Moon
Portuguese (NOE) Lua 3UP
3-Up Moon
Spanish Luna 3UP
Luna 3-Up[4]
3UP Moon
3-Up Moon

Trivia

References

  1. ^ Super Mario World Japanese instruction booklet (fold-out)
  2. ^ Super Mario Manga Adventures Volume 3, page 42
  3. ^ Super Mario World Brazilian instruction booklet, page 22
  4. ^ Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 Spanish instruction booklet.