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{{merge from|Big Mario}}
{{distinguish|Giant Mario|Big Mario}}
{{form infobox
{{form infobox
|image=[[File:MegaMario NSMB2.png|200px]]<br>Artwork of Mega Mario from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''
|image=[[File:MegaMario NSMB2.png|200px]]<br>Artwork of Mega Mario from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''
|item=[[Mega Mushroom]] (most games)<br>[[Mushroom]] (''[[Mario Party 3]]'')<br>[[Super Mushroom]] (''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series)<br>[[Mega Star]] (''[[Super Paper Mario]]'')
|item=[[Mega Mushroom]] (most games)<br>[[Mushroom]] (''[[Mario Party 3]]'')<br>[[Super Mushroom]] (''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series)<br>[[Mega Star]] (''[[Super Paper Mario]]'')
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyushutsu Dai Sakusen!]]'' ([[List of games by date#1986|1986]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!]]'' ([[List of games by date#1986|1986]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2021|2021]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2021|2021]])
|powers=Defeat enemies and destroy almost any obstacle on contact (most games)<br>Increases size and attack power (''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series)
|powers=Defeat enemies and destroy almost any obstacle on contact (most games)<br>Increases size and attack power (''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series)
|applies_to=[[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Bowser]], [[Yoshi]], [[Wario]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Toad]], [[Rosalina]], [[Koopa Troopa]], [[Broque Monsieur]], [[Bowser Memory ML|Bowser Memory M]], any character in ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', ''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]'', ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'', ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'', and ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''}}
|applies_to=[[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach|Peach]], [[Toad]], [[Rosalina]], [[Yoshi]], [[Wario]], [[Bowser]], [[Koopa Troopa]], [[Broque Monsieur]], [[Bowser Memory ML|Bowser Memory M]], any character in ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', ''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]'', ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'', ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'', ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' and ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]''}}
 
{{quote2|Livin' Large: The [[Mega Mushroom]] transforms [[Mario]] into an impervious behemoth who obliterates every enemy or obstacle in his path.|''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' official website}}
{{quote2|Livin' Large: The [[Mega Mushroom]] transforms [[Mario]] into an impervious behemoth who obliterates every enemy or obstacle in his path.|''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' official website}}
'''Mega Mario''' is a form that [[Mario]] and some other characters can take by obtaining a [[Mega Mushroom]] in many games and media. This form allows players to grow into an enormous size, allowing them to destroy every enemy in their path and obliterate almost anything (including [[Pipe]]s, [[Goal Pole]]s, [[Empty Block]]s, [[Boo]]s, and [[Hard Block]]s).
'''Mega Mario''' is a form that [[Mario]] and many other characters can take by obtaining a [[Mega Mushroom]] in various games and media. This form allows players to grow into an enormous size, allowing them to destroy every enemy in their path and obliterate almost anything (including [[Warp Pipe]]s, [[Empty Block]]s, [[Boo]]s, [[Hard Block]]s, and even [[Goal Pole]]s).
 
==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyushutsu Dai Sakusen!''===
===''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!''===
In the film ''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyushutsu Dai Sakusen!]]'', Mario becomes giant after he uses the [[Super Mushroom]], in which he defeats various enemies using this form.
[[File:SMB Anime Movie Giant Mario.jpg|thumb|left|Mega Mario towering over [[Luigi]], [[Haru-ōji|Kibidango]], and other enemies as seen in ''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!'']]
In the film ''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!]]'', Mario becomes giant after he uses the [[Super Mushroom]], in which he defeats various enemies using this form.


===''Super Mario-kun''===
===''Super Mario-kun''===
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In ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'', in the Boss Battle minigame [[Bowser's Space Race]], when the player takes the Mega Mushroom, they grow to score more points.
In ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'', in the Boss Battle minigame [[Bowser's Space Race]], when the player takes the Mega Mushroom, they grow to score more points.


====''Mario Party: The Top 100''====
====''Mario Party: The Top 100'' / ''Mario Party Superstars''====
The Mega form returns with Toadstool Titan (now renamed Mush Pit) in ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''. In this version of the minigame, the Mushroom is replaced by a Mega Mushroom.
The Mega form returns with Toadstool Titan (now renamed Mush Pit) in ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'' and ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]''. In this version of the minigame, the Mushroom is replaced by a Mega Mushroom.


===''Paper Mario'' series===
===''Paper Mario'' series===
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====''Super Paper Mario''====
====''Super Paper Mario''====
In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', when [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach]], or [[Bowser]] collect a [[Mega Star]], they will turn into giant versions of their 8-bit sprites from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' (Mario and Luigi use their Small form sprites). As Mega Mario, Mario will be able to break any Brick Blocks, Pipes, and enemies in his path, as in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''. Mega Mario and Luigi are shorter and faster, while Peach and Bowser are taller but slower. In Chapter 3-1, there is a specific Koopa Troopa that uses a Mega Star, causing it to become the [[Mega Koopa]]. According to [[The InterNed]], the music plays while one of the characters is in Mega form (including the [[Mega Koopa]]) is titled "An Unrivaled Battle".
In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', when [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach]], or [[Bowser]] collect a [[Mega Star]], they will turn into giant versions of their 8-bit sprites from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' (Mario and Luigi use their Small form sprites). As Mega Mario, Mario will be able to break any Brick Blocks, Pipes, and enemies in his path, as in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' Mega Mario and Luigi are shorter and faster, while Peach and Bowser are taller but slower. In Chapter 3-1, there is a specific Koopa Troopa that uses a Mega Star, causing it to become the [[Mega Koopa]]. According to [[The InterNed]], the music that plays while one of the characters is in Mega form (including the [[Mega Koopa]]) is titled "An Unrivaled Battle".


Additionally, by feeding Princess Peach a [[Red Apple]] while she is in her comatose state, she momentarily grows to a giant size.
Additionally, by feeding Princess Peach a [[Red Apple]] while she is in her comatose state, she momentarily grows to a giant size.
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====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
[[File:Mega Mario NSMB.png|thumb|left|256px]]
[[File:Mega Mario NSMB.png|thumb|left|256px]]
[[File:MegaMario.png|thumb|right|Mega Mario in ''New Super Mario Bros.'']]
[[File:MegaMario.png|thumb|Mega Mario in ''New Super Mario Bros.'']]
The Mega Mario form returns in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', being obtained from the rare [[Mega Mushroom]]. The more objects Mega Mario breaks, the '''Mega Meter'''<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_New_Super_Mario_Bros.pdf ''New Super Mario Bros.'' American English instruction booklet]. Page 23.</ref> will get filled in. If he fills in each segment by crushing a certain amount of objects, Mega Mario can gain up to five [[1-Up Mushroom]]s when the form wears off. [[Ground Pound]]ing as Mega Mario usually causes a group of [[Goomba]]s or [[coin]]s (or both) to fall from above. Mega Mario also has the ability to defeat almost all of the enemies in the game or squash any of the game's bosses in one hit, including [[Bowser]] in any of his forms. Mega Mario can also walk through [[Mega Unagi]]s and [[Skewer]]s. If Mega Mario falls into a [[pit]], the purple toxic water or lava, or if [[Time Limit|time]] runs out, he can still instantly lose a life. If the Mega Mushroom is activated in tight spaces, Mario's transformation will be canceled and the Mega Mushroom will return to the touch screen; however, if Mega Mario is crushed in any way, he will revert to [[Super Mario (form)|Super Mario]] and lose a life immediately after. Additionally, if Mega Mario completes the level, he destroys the [[Goal Pole|flagpole]], which will fill up one-fifth of the Mega Meter, ensuring at least an extra life is gained. After the Mega Mushroom wears off, Mario reverts to Super Mario, regardless of whatever form he was in before using the Mega Mushroom. Notably, when Luigi grabs a Mega Mushroom, the sound effect is louder.
The Mega Mario form returns in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', being obtained from the rare [[Mega Mushroom]]. The more objects Mega Mario breaks, the '''Mega Meter'''<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_New_Super_Mario_Bros.pdf ''New Super Mario Bros.'' American English instruction booklet]. Page 23.</ref> will get filled in. If he fills in each segment by crushing a certain amount of objects, Mega Mario can gain up to five [[1-Up Mushroom]]s when the form wears off. [[Ground Pound]]ing as Mega Mario usually causes a group of [[Goomba]]s or [[coin]]s (or both) to fall from above. Mega Mario also has the ability to defeat almost all of the enemies in the game or squash any of the game's bosses in one hit, including [[Bowser]] in any of his forms. Mega Mario can also walk through [[Mega Unagi]]s and [[Skewer]]s. If Mega Mario falls into a [[pit]], the purple toxic water or lava, or if [[Time Limit|time]] runs out, he can still lose a life. If the Mega Mushroom is activated in tight spaces, Mario's transformation will be canceled and the Mega Mushroom will return to the touch screen; however, if Mega Mario is crushed in any way, he will revert to [[Super Mario (form)|Super Mario]] and lose a life immediately after. Mega Mario also reverts to this form if he falls into toxic water or lava, though he remains in Mega Mario form if the player runs out of time. If Mega Mario completes the level, he destroys the [[Goal Pole|flagpole]] and obtains 8000 points, which will fill up one-fifth of the Mega Meter, ensuring at least one extra life is gained when doing so. After the Mega Mushroom wears off, Mario reverts to Super Mario, regardless of whatever form he was in before using the Mega Mushroom. When Luigi grabs a Mega Mushroom, the sound effect is louder.


The Mega Mushroom's colors were [[List of New Super Mario Bros. pre-release and unused content|originally]] going to be similar to those of a Super Mushroom, but was changed in the final version.
The Mega Mushroom's colors were [[List of New Super Mario Bros. pre-release and unused content|originally]] going to be similar to those of a Super Mushroom, but was changed in the final version.
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====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''====
[[File:MegaMushroomNSMB2.png|left|thumb|Mega Mario in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''.]]
[[File:MegaMushroomNSMB2.png|left|thumb|Mega Mario in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''.]]
Mega Mario [[List of New Super Mario Bros. Wii pre-release and unused content|would have returned]] in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', but it was removed from the final game. However, the form does return in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', again being obtained from the [[Mega Mushroom]], acting the same as in the previous game. Unlike in ''New Super Mario Bros.'', though, Mega Mario can only gain [[1-Up Mushroom]]s (three of them) by destroying the [[Goal Pole]], though this is only possible in [[World 5-6 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|World 5-6]]. Like in ''New Super Mario Bros.'', the player reverts to their Super form regardless of what form they were in prior to obtaining the Mega Mushroom.
Mega Mario [[List of New Super Mario Bros. Wii pre-release and unused content|would have returned]] in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', but it was removed from the final game. However, the form does return in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', again being obtained from the [[Mega Mushroom]], acting the same as in the previous game. Unlike in ''New Super Mario Bros.'', though, Mega Mario can only gain [[1-Up Mushroom]]s (three of them) by destroying the [[Goal Pole]], though this is only possible in [[World 5-6 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|World 5-6]]. Mega Mario overrides every other form except [[White Raccoon Mario]], though this will give the player 1,000 points instead of putting the Mega Mushroom in the item storage, which is not possible in this game. Like in ''New Super Mario Bros.'', the player reverts to their Super form regardless of what form they were in before obtaining the Mega Mushroom.
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====''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''====
====''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''====
[[File:Mega Mario Group Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|right|thumb|Mega Mario in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''.]]
[[File:Mega Mario Group Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|thumb|Mega Mario in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''.]]
Mega Mario appears in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and its [[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury|Nintendo Switch port]]. making this game the form's second appearance in a 3D ''Mario'' platform game after ''Super Mario 64 DS''. The form functions identically to the way it does in ''New Super Mario Bros. 2'', allowing players to smash through objects and enemies. However, in Mega form, they can ground pound to create a shockwave that hits nearby blocks and enemies. The heroes have scowling expressions in their Mega forms. Like in ''New Super Mario Bros.'' and ''New Super Mario Bros. 2'', players revert to their Super form regardless of what power-up they had before obtaining one. Entering a [[Warp Box]] automatically reverts the player back to their Super form.
Mega Mario appears in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and its [[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury|Nintendo Switch port]]. making this game the form's second appearance in a 3D ''Super Mario'' platform game after ''Super Mario 64 DS''. The form functions identically to the way it does in ''New Super Mario Bros. 2'', allowing players to smash through objects and enemies. However, in Mega form, they can ground pound to create a shockwave that hits nearby blocks and enemies. The heroes have scowling expressions in their Mega forms, except for Toad, as he only makes a frowning expression instead. Like in ''New Super Mario Bros.'' and ''New Super Mario Bros. 2'', players revert to their Super form regardless of what power-up they had prior to obtaining the Mega Mushroom. Entering a [[Warp Box]] automatically reverts the player back to their Super form.


In the ''Bowser's Fury'' campaign, although not actually his Mega form, Mario can take damage as [[Giga Cat Mario]] during any of the fights with [[Fury Bowser]] (excluding the final boss) and revert to a powered-down version of himself in the same size as Giga Cat Mario. An unused angry and larger variation of the Mega Mushroom with a color-inverted cap named the [[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury#Pre-release and unused_content|Giga Mushroom]] also appears in the game's data. When used, it transforms Mario into a gigantic size.
In the ''Bowser's Fury'' campaign, although not actually his Mega form, Mario can take damage as [[Giga Cat Mario]] during any of the fights with [[Fury Bowser]] (excluding the final boss) and revert to a powered-down version of himself in the same size as Giga Cat Mario. An unused angry and larger variation of the Mega Mushroom with a color-inverted cap named the [[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury#Pre-release and unused_content|Giga Mushroom]] also appears in the game's data. When used, it transforms Mario into a gigantic size.
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===''Mario Kart'' series===
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart Wii''====
====''Mario Kart Wii''====
In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', Mega Mushrooms appear as items. When characters use the Mega Mushroom, they become temporarily giant, allowing them to squash opponents and get a speed boost, even on off-road terrain. However, they are not immune to [[Lightning]], [[Invincible Mario|invincible racers]] or [[Bullet Bill]]s; Mega players hit by Lightning revert to their original size. When a racer is giant, the original Mega Mushroom theme from ''New Super Mario Bros.'' can be heard from them.
In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', Mega Mushrooms appear as items. When characters use the Mega Mushroom, they become temporarily giant, allowing them to squash opponents and get a speed boost, even on off-road terrain. However, they are not immune to [[Lightning]], [[Invincible Mario|invincible racers]] or [[Bullet Bill]]s; Mega players affected by Lightning revert to their original size, which cancels out the giant effect. When a racer is giant, the original Mega Mushroom theme from ''New Super Mario Bros.'' can be heard from them.


====''Mario Kart Tour''====
====''Mario Kart Tour''====
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MegaMarioNSMB.png|Model from ''New Super Mario Bros.''
MegaMarioNSMB.png|Model from ''New Super Mario Bros.''
NSMB Mega Luigi.png|Mega Luigi from  ''New Super Mario Bros.''
NSMB Mega Luigi.png|Mega Luigi from  ''New Super Mario Bros.''
SMK SM3DW Ch1.jpg|''[[Super Mario-Kun]]''
SMK SM3DW Ch1.jpg|''[[Super Mario-kun]]''
SM3DW Screenshot Mega Luigi.png|Mega Luigi in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
SM3DW Screenshot Mega Peach.jpg|Mega Peach in ''Super Mario 3D World''
SM3DW Screenshot Mega Toad.jpg|Mega Toad in ''Super Mario 3D World''
SM3DW Screenshot Mega Rosalina.jpg|Mega Rosalina in ''Super Mario 3D World''
Toad and Mario - MTUS.png|''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]''
Toad and Mario - MTUS.png|''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]''
MTUS E3 2015 screenshot 10.png|''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''
MTUS E3 2015 screenshot 10.png|''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''
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===Mega Mario===
===Mega Mario===
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=巨大マリオ
|Jap={{ruby|巨大|きょだい}}マリオ<ref name=NSMB>[https://m1.nintendo.net/docvc/NTR/JPN/A2DJ/A2DJ_J.pdf ''New Super Mario Bros.'' Japanese instruction booklet]. Page 23.</ref>
|JapR=Kyodai Mario
|JapR=Kyodai Mario
|JapM=Giant Mario
|JapM=Giant Mario
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|ChiTM=Giant Mario
|ChiTM=Giant Mario
|Dut=Mega-Mario
|Dut=Mega-Mario
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|Ita=Mega Mario
|Ita=Mega Mario
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|Kor=거대마리오<ref>한국닌텐도 공식 채널 (January 14, 2021). [https://youtu.be/sJHCthZ21JQ 『슈퍼 마리오 3D 월드 + 퓨리 월드』 소개 영상]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved November 12, 2022.</ref>
|PorE=Mega Mario
|KorR=Geodae Mario
|PorEM=-
|KorM=Giant Mario
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|Rus=Мегамарио
|Rus=Мегамарио
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|RusR=Megamario
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|Spa=Mega Mario
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===Mega Meter===
===Mega Meter===
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=巨大メーター<ref>[https://m1.nintendo.net/docvc/NTR/JPN/A2DJ/A2DJ_J.pdf ''New Super Mario Bros.'' Japanese instruction booklet]. Page 23.</ref>
|Jap=巨大メーター<ref name=NSMB/>
|JapR=Kyodai Mētā
|JapR=Kyodai Mētā
|JapM=Giant Meter
|JapM=Giant Meter
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Mega Mario is similar to the result of him drinking milk in the ''Got Milk?'' commercial of ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.
*Mega Mario is similar to the result of him drinking milk in the [[List of references in advertisements#Got Milk?|Got Milk? commercial]] of ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.
*A similar form to Mega Mario, though unnamed, appears in the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic "[[Mario in Mariozilla]]". [[Kamek]] accidentally turns him into this state.
*A similar form to Mega Mario, though unnamed, appears in the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic "[[Mario in Mariozilla]]." [[Kamek]] accidentally turns him into this state.
*In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' episode, [[Mario Meets Koop-zilla]], Mario takes on a giant form by eating the [[Super Sushi]].
*In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' in the episode "[[Mario Meets Koop-zilla]]," Mario takes on a giant form by eating the [[Super Sushi]].
**Additionally, in ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' episode [[Sneaky Lying Cheating Giant Ninja Koopas]], Mario is temporarily turned into a "mega" form by King Koopa's wand. Mario calls his form "Good Truthful Honest Giant Ninja Mario".
**Additionally, in ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' in the episode "[[Sneaky Lying Cheating Giant Ninja Koopas]]," Mario is temporarily turned into a "mega" form by King Koopa's wand. Mario calls his form "Good Truthful Honest Giant Ninja Mario."


==Interwiki links==
==Interwiki links==
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Not to be confused with Giant Mario or Big Mario.
Mega Mario
Mega Mario
Artwork of Mega Mario from New Super Mario Bros. 2
Applies to Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Rosalina, Yoshi, Wario, Bowser, Koopa Troopa, Broque Monsieur, Bowser Memory M, any character in Mario Party 3, the Super Smash Bros. series, Mario Party 4, Mario Kart Wii, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, Mario Party: Star Rush, Mario Party: The Top 100, Mario Kart Tour and Mario Party Superstars
Item needed Mega Mushroom (most games)
Mushroom (Mario Party 3)
Super Mushroom (Super Mario 64 DS and Super Smash Bros. series)
Mega Star (Super Paper Mario)
Power(s) given Defeat enemies and destroy almost any obstacle on contact (most games)
Increases size and attack power (Super Smash Bros. series)
First appearance Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen! (1986)
Latest appearance Mario Party Superstars (2021)
“Livin' Large: The Mega Mushroom transforms Mario into an impervious behemoth who obliterates every enemy or obstacle in his path.”
—New Super Mario Bros. official website

Mega Mario is a form that Mario and many other characters can take by obtaining a Mega Mushroom in various games and media. This form allows players to grow into an enormous size, allowing them to destroy every enemy in their path and obliterate almost anything (including Warp Pipes, Empty Blocks, Boos, Hard Blocks, and even Goal Poles).

History[edit]

Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen![edit]

Mega Mario from the Great Mission
Mega Mario towering over Luigi, Kibidango, and other enemies as seen in Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!

In the film Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!, Mario becomes giant after he uses the Super Mushroom, in which he defeats various enemies using this form.

Super Mario-kun[edit]

Mario becomes Mega Mario
Mega Mario in volume 1

Mega Mario appears in the Super Mario-kun adaptations of the games in which the transformation appears, though it first appears in the first volume as the final transformation present in the hypothetical Super Mario Bros. 5, where it is activated using the Bēda Capsule (one of the game's new power-ups).

In the Mario vs. Luigi mode of the New Super Mario Bros. arc, Luigi tries to get the upper hand on Mega Mario, but he uses his smaller size and greater speed to beat him.

In the Super Paper Mario arc, Mario, Bowser, and Peach use the power of the Pure Hearts to defeat Super Dimentio in their Mega form, without the use of a Mega Star.

Mario Party series[edit]

Mario Party 3[edit]

In the minigame Toadstool Titan of Mario Party 3, characters could grow giant by obtaining the Mushroom hidden in one of the several Brick Blocks every round. Once the character had obtained the mushroom, they were capable of knocking out other characters in a short period of time. Mega characters cannot jump and control their moves, however, instead charging in the direction they are facing.

Mario Party 4[edit]

In Mario Party 4, the Mega Mushroom causes one to enlarge in size and hit two Dice Blocks. While Mega, the player can take 10 coins from any opponent the player squishes. The Super Mega Mushroom works the same way, but with three Dice Blocks.

Mario Party: Star Rush[edit]

In Mario Party: Star Rush, in the Boss Battle minigame Bowser's Space Race, when the player takes the Mega Mushroom, they grow to score more points.

Mario Party: The Top 100 / Mario Party Superstars[edit]

The Mega form returns with Toadstool Titan (now renamed Mush Pit) in Mario Party: The Top 100 and Mario Party Superstars. In this version of the minigame, the Mushroom is replaced by a Mega Mushroom.

Paper Mario series[edit]

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door[edit]

In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Mario or his partners can become huge by using a Power Punch. This increases their attack power briefly for a few turns. During a few Bowser intermissions, if he eats enough Meat, it has the same effect as a Mega Mushroom and makes him huge, invincible, and destructive for a brief time. Princess Peach can also swallow a potion that makes her momentarily giant, although no other effects are seen.

Super Paper Mario[edit]

In Super Paper Mario, when Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, or Bowser collect a Mega Star, they will turn into giant versions of their 8-bit sprites from Super Mario Bros. (Mario and Luigi use their Small form sprites). As Mega Mario, Mario will be able to break any Brick Blocks, Pipes, and enemies in his path, as in New Super Mario Bros. Mega Mario and Luigi are shorter and faster, while Peach and Bowser are taller but slower. In Chapter 3-1, there is a specific Koopa Troopa that uses a Mega Star, causing it to become the Mega Koopa. According to The InterNed, the music that plays while one of the characters is in Mega form (including the Mega Koopa) is titled "An Unrivaled Battle".

Additionally, by feeding Princess Peach a Red Apple while she is in her comatose state, she momentarily grows to a giant size.

  • Mega Mario

    Mega Mario

  • Mega Peach

    Mega Peach

  • Mega Bowser

    Mega Bowser

  • Mega Luigi

    Mega Luigi

  • Mega Koopa

    Mega Koopa

Paper Mario: Color Splash[edit]

In Paper Mario: Color Splash, Mario can enlarge himself in battle by using the Magnifying Glass thing card, which lets him trample over enemies. He also does so as part of his performance at the Emerald Circus, after being tossed several Super Mario Bros.-styled Super Mushrooms.

Super Mario series[edit]

Super Mario 64 DS[edit]

Mega Yoshi trampling on Piranha Plants while collecting coins from Super Mario 64 DS.
Mega Yoshi trampling on Piranha Plants in Super Mario 64 DS

In Super Mario 64 DS, the mushroom has the same effects as the Mega Mushroom and makes the player grow to a larger size. The character can then obliterate almost anything in his path, and if he breaks more than eight objects, he will get a 1-Up for every additional object he destroys. The mushrooms are always found in Bricks and stumps scattered throughout the level and are introduced in the Bob-omb Battlefield. The character cannot do any special types of jumps, such as the Triple Jump. If Yoshi grabs a mushroom, he gains the ability to punch.

New Super Mario Bros.[edit]

Mario under the effect of a Mega Mushroom in New Super Mario Bros.
Artwork of Mega Mario about to crush a brick for New Super Mario Bros.
Mega Mario in New Super Mario Bros.

The Mega Mario form returns in New Super Mario Bros., being obtained from the rare Mega Mushroom. The more objects Mega Mario breaks, the Mega Meter[1] will get filled in. If he fills in each segment by crushing a certain amount of objects, Mega Mario can gain up to five 1-Up Mushrooms when the form wears off. Ground Pounding as Mega Mario usually causes a group of Goombas or coins (or both) to fall from above. Mega Mario also has the ability to defeat almost all of the enemies in the game or squash any of the game's bosses in one hit, including Bowser in any of his forms. Mega Mario can also walk through Mega Unagis and Skewers. If Mega Mario falls into a pit, the purple toxic water or lava, or if time runs out, he can still lose a life. If the Mega Mushroom is activated in tight spaces, Mario's transformation will be canceled and the Mega Mushroom will return to the touch screen; however, if Mega Mario is crushed in any way, he will revert to Super Mario and lose a life immediately after. Mega Mario also reverts to this form if he falls into toxic water or lava, though he remains in Mega Mario form if the player runs out of time. If Mega Mario completes the level, he destroys the flagpole and obtains 8000 points, which will fill up one-fifth of the Mega Meter, ensuring at least one extra life is gained when doing so. After the Mega Mushroom wears off, Mario reverts to Super Mario, regardless of whatever form he was in before using the Mega Mushroom. When Luigi grabs a Mega Mushroom, the sound effect is louder.

The Mega Mushroom's colors were originally going to be similar to those of a Super Mushroom, but was changed in the final version.

New Super Mario Bros. 2[edit]

Mega Mario
Mega Mario in New Super Mario Bros. 2.

Mega Mario would have returned in New Super Mario Bros. Wii, but it was removed from the final game. However, the form does return in New Super Mario Bros. 2, again being obtained from the Mega Mushroom, acting the same as in the previous game. Unlike in New Super Mario Bros., though, Mega Mario can only gain 1-Up Mushrooms (three of them) by destroying the Goal Pole, though this is only possible in World 5-6. Mega Mario overrides every other form except White Raccoon Mario, though this will give the player 1,000 points instead of putting the Mega Mushroom in the item storage, which is not possible in this game. Like in New Super Mario Bros., the player reverts to their Super form regardless of what form they were in before obtaining the Mega Mushroom.

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

Artwork of Mega Mario and the three other playable characters, from Super Mario 3D World.
Mega Mario in Super Mario 3D World.

Mega Mario appears in Super Mario 3D World and its Nintendo Switch port. making this game the form's second appearance in a 3D Super Mario platform game after Super Mario 64 DS. The form functions identically to the way it does in New Super Mario Bros. 2, allowing players to smash through objects and enemies. However, in Mega form, they can ground pound to create a shockwave that hits nearby blocks and enemies. The heroes have scowling expressions in their Mega forms, except for Toad, as he only makes a frowning expression instead. Like in New Super Mario Bros. and New Super Mario Bros. 2, players revert to their Super form regardless of what power-up they had prior to obtaining the Mega Mushroom. Entering a Warp Box automatically reverts the player back to their Super form.

In the Bowser's Fury campaign, although not actually his Mega form, Mario can take damage as Giga Cat Mario during any of the fights with Fury Bowser (excluding the final boss) and revert to a powered-down version of himself in the same size as Giga Cat Mario. An unused angry and larger variation of the Mega Mushroom with a color-inverted cap named the Giga Mushroom also appears in the game's data. When used, it transforms Mario into a gigantic size.

Mario Super Sluggers[edit]

In Mario Super Sluggers, any character can become temporarily Mega by finding a Mushroom in the mini-game, Graffiti Runner. When players are giant, they can create small earthquakes that can paralyze all ground opponents for a brief period. However, they are still vulnerable to body checks, Chain Chomps, and characters that are invincible.

Mario Kart series[edit]

Mario Kart Wii[edit]

In Mario Kart Wii, Mega Mushrooms appear as items. When characters use the Mega Mushroom, they become temporarily giant, allowing them to squash opponents and get a speed boost, even on off-road terrain. However, they are not immune to Lightning, invincible racers or Bullet Bills; Mega players affected by Lightning revert to their original size, which cancels out the giant effect. When a racer is giant, the original Mega Mushroom theme from New Super Mario Bros. can be heard from them.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Players can become giant again in Mario Kart Tour with the return of the Mega Mushroom item. However, instead of squashing other racers, drivers that are giant simply cause them to crash. They can also take out large obstacles such as Thwomps and metal balls and obtain points in the process. Giant drivers are considerably more vulnerable than in Mario Kart Wii, shrinking back to their original size if they are hit with Bananas or any offensive item, including shells. They also do not get a speed boost and do not have off-road advantages. The Mega Mushroom theme, in addition, does not play.

Mega-sized opponents appear in Vs. Mega and Take them out quick! bonus challenges. In the former, the player must beat the opponent in a race, while in the latter, they must pop all of their balloons. These opponents retain their size for the whole race, and they can use items whenever they want. Sometimes, they can also use different special items.

Mario & Luigi series[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story / Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey[edit]

In Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, one of Broque Monsieur's attacks during his battle with Bowser involves hitting a block and obtaining a Mega Mushroom. While mega, he attempts to ram Bowser, but this attack can be countered by punching him.

In Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey, Bowser Memory M uses a Mega Mushroom to enlarge himself for his Brick Block breaking attack, rather than a Super Mushroom.

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam[edit]

Luigi about to hammer some Shy Guys in the Bros. Attack Mega Thwonk in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
Mega Luigi in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam

In Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, Luigi uses a Mega Mushroom as the pivotal part of the Mega Thwonk Bros. Attack. He grows to his giant size from Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, and must charge at the enemy before smashing them away with his hammer.

Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash[edit]

In Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, any character can temporarily transform into Mega form by picking up a Mega Mushroom the sideline Toads randomly throw onto the court. While in this form, players can hit the ball more easily.

Mario Golf: Super Rush[edit]

During Toad's Special Shot in Mario Golf: Super Rush, he uses a Mega Mushroom to transform into Mega Toad to hit the ball.

Profiles[edit]

New Super Mario Bros. 2[edit]

  • Instruction manual description: Run into enemies to defeat them. You can also smash through pipes and blocks!
    Note: You will turn into Super Mario after a short time.

Gallery[edit]

  • Model from New Super Mario Bros.

    Model from New Super Mario Bros.

  • Mega Luigi from New Super Mario Bros.

    Mega Luigi from New Super Mario Bros.

  • Mega Luigi in Super Mario 3D World

    Mega Luigi in Super Mario 3D World

  • Mega Peach in Super Mario 3D World

    Mega Peach in Super Mario 3D World

  • Mega Toad in Super Mario 3D World

    Mega Toad in Super Mario 3D World

  • Mega Rosalina in Super Mario 3D World

    Mega Rosalina in Super Mario 3D World

  • Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash

    Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash

  • Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash

    Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash

  • Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash

    Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash

Names in other languages[edit]

Mega Mario[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese 巨大きょだいマリオ[2]
Kyodai Mario
 Giant Mario

Chinese (simplified) 巨大马力欧[3] (New Super Mario Bros.)
Jùdà Mǎlì'ōu
巨型马力欧[4] (Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury)
Jùxíng Mǎlì'ōu

 Giant Mario

Chinese (traditional) 巨大瑪利歐[5] (New Super Mario Bros. 2)
Jùdà Mǎlì'ōu
巨型瑪利歐[6] (Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury)
Jùxíng Mǎlì'ōu

 Giant Mario

Dutch Mega-Mario
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Italian Mega Mario
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Korean 거대마리오[7]
Geodae Mario
 Giant Mario

Portuguese Mega Mario
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Russian Мегамарио
Megamario
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Spanish Mega Mario
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Mega Meter[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese 巨大メーター[2]
Kyodai Mētā
 Giant Meter

Trivia[edit]

Interwiki links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ New Super Mario Bros. American English instruction booklet. Page 23.
  2. ^ a b New Super Mario Bros. Japanese instruction booklet. Page 23.
  3. ^ Official Chinese website for New Super Mario Bros.. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  4. ^ Nintendo HK官方頻道 (January 13, 2020). 《超级马力欧 ３Ｄ世界 ＋ 狂怒世界》介绍视频（简体中文） YouTube. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  5. ^ Official Chinese website for New Super Mario Bros. 2. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  6. ^ Nintendo HK官方頻道 (January 13, 2020). 《超級瑪利歐 ３Ｄ世界 ＋ 狂怒世界》介紹影片（香港） YouTube. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  7. ^ 한국닌텐도 공식 채널 (January 14, 2021). 『슈퍼 마리오 3D 월드 + 퓨리 월드』 소개 영상. YouTube. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
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Mario forms
Regular Balloon Mario • Bee Mario • Big Mario • Biyon Mario • Boo Mario • Boomerang Mario • Bubble Mario • Builder Mario • Bunny Mario • Cape Mario • Cat Mario • Cloud Mario • Costume Mario • Drill Mario • Elephant Mario • Fire Mario • Flying Squirrel Mario • Frog Mario • Goomba Mario • Hammer Mario • Hoppycat Mario • Ice Mario • Mini Mario • Penguin Mario • Propeller Mario • Puffy Lift Mario • Raccoon Mario • Rock Mario • Shell Mario • Small Mario • SMB2 Mario • Spike-Ball Mario • Spring Mario • Super Mario • Superball Mario • Tanooki Mario • Weird Mario • Wubba Mario
Temporary Balloon Mario • Double Mario • Fire Mario • Flying Mario • Giga Mario • Giga Cat Mario • Gold Mario • Ice Mario (Super Mario Galaxy) • Invincible Mario • Lucky Cat Mario • Mega Mario • Metal Mario • P Flying Squirrel Mario • Rainbow Mario • Small Giga Mario • Statue Mario • Superstar Mario • Vanish Mario • Vanish Metal Mario • White Cat Mario • White Raccoon Mario • White Tanooki Mario • Wing Mario
Other 3UP Mario / Moon Mario • 5UP Mario • Ball • Bitsize Candy (form) • Block Mario • Bloway Candy (form) • Boat Mode • Bomb Mario • Bowlo Candy (form) • Bowser Candy (form) • Bullet Candy (form) • Capture • Cashzap Candy (form) • Coin Mario • Dr. Mario • Dangan Mario • Duelo Candy (form) • Ghost • Giant Mario • Hata Mario • Hinotama Mario • Jumping Mario • Koopa Zombie • Link • Mari Mario • Mario ×99 • Mega Fire (Mega Strike ability) • Micro Mario • Miracle Mario • Mogura Mario • Mushroom (status effect) • Mushroom Mario • Nikoniko Mario • Pata Mario • Plane Mode • Pump Mario • Scarecrow • Shiba Inu Mario • Skeleton Mario • Springo Candy (form) • Stone • Super-Duper Mario Bros. • Super Mario Great • Super Power-Up Mario • Thwomp Candy (form) • Tube Mode • Vampire Candy (form) • Water Stream Mario • Weeglee Candy (form)
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Bowser forms
Main Big Dry Bowser • Black Bowser • Blockhead Bowser • Bowcien • Bowletta • Castle Bowser • Dreamy Bowser • Dry Bowser • Fury Bowser • Giant Bowser • Giga Bowser • Molten Bowser • Mega Baby Bowser • Mega Bowser • MegaDragonBowser • Meowser • Metal Bowser • Shiny RoboBowser • Shrowser
Other Alarm Koopa • Black Hole Bowser • Bowser Sphinx • Bowser the Brash • Capt. Bowser • Dark Hammer Slam Bowser • Hammer Slam Bowser • Heat Cannon (Mega Strike ability) • King Koopa's alter egos • Mushroom • President Koopa • Rookie • Scarecrow • Shroob mushroom • Tail Bowser • Wizard Bowser
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Wario forms
Regular Arty Wario • Bat Wario • Bubble Wario • Bull Wario • Bunny Wario • Captain Wario (Wario: Master of Disguise) • Cosmic Wario • Crazy Wario • Dragon Wario (Wario Land series) • Dragon Wario (Wario: Master of Disguise) • Eagle Wario • Fiery Wario • Flat Wario • Frozen Wario • Genius Wario • Jet Wario • King Dragon Wario • Puffy Wario • Sea Dragon Wario • Snowman Wario • Sparky Wario • Thief Wario • Tiny Wario • Vampire Wario • Wicked Wario • Zombie Wario
Temporary Ball • Ball o' String Wario • Bouncy Wario • Electric Wario • Fat Wario • Flaming Wario • Invincible Wario • Invisible Wario • Mega Wario • Metal Wario
Other Balloon Burst (Mega Strike ability) • Bitsize Candy (form) • Bloway Candy (form) • Bomb Wario • Bowlo Candy (form) • Bowser Candy (form) • Bullet Candy (form) • Cashzap Candy (form) • Captain Wario (Game & Wario) • Duelo Candy (form) • Springo Candy (form) • Super Wariroid • Thwomp Candy (form) • Vampire Candy (form) • Volcano Wario • Wario Deluxe • Wario-Man • Weeglee Candy (form)
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