Cloud Mario

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Cloud Mario
Artwork of Cloud Mario from Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Reused in Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2)
Artwork from Super Mario Galaxy 2
Applies to Mario, Luigi
Item needed Cloud Flower
Power(s) given Make cloud platforms and step over them.
First appearance Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010)
Latest appearance The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) (Cloud Luigi only)
“Got yourself a pretty cool cloud thingie there! Looks like some fun! Try to stay grounded! Har har!”
Lubba, Super Mario Galaxy 2

Cloud Mario is a form of Mario that first appears in Super Mario Galaxy 2, triggered by obtaining a Cloud Flower. It enables Mario to create cloud platforms.

Cloud Mario wears a white cloudy cap and scarf, along with white overalls with puffy legs, and keeps his red undershirt. His shoes are replaced by brown boots with red shoelaces. Luigi is able to become Cloud Luigi as well, retaining the same outfit, but with the red parts replaced with green. The form's overall color scheme is similar to that of Fire Mario's appearance in Super Mario Bros., with Luigi's version resembling his Fire form's design in Super Mario All-Stars and Super Mario Bros. Deluxe.

History[edit]

Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]

Cloud Mario at Shiverburn Galaxy.
Cloud Mario creating a cloud in the Shiverburn Galaxy.

Cloud Mario debuts in Super Mario Galaxy 2, and it is the most common alternate form in the game. The form grants Mario (or Luigi) the ability to create a cloud platform below them by spinning. Cloud Mario can create up to three cloud platforms, denoted by the amount of small clouds trailing him; one is used up every time a platform is created. Mario can collect another Cloud Flower to restore his trailing clouds back to three; however, he cannot Skate until he runs out of clouds.

The cloud platforms are rectangular and have a smiley face on them, similar to a Lakitu's Cloud or a Cloud Block. If performed while grounded, the cloud will push Mario upwards, to avoid forming within the ground; if performed in the air, the cloud will appear below Mario, causing him to instantly land on it once his spin is over. Coins and enemies such as Goombas can walk on Mario's clouds, which he cannot achieve in normal form, as the clouds merely dissolve under his feet. The clouds can be moved by wind currents or static electricity, as introduced in Cloudy Court Galaxy. After a short time, the cloud disappears.

Aside from the ability to create clouds, Cloud Mario can also jump farther and fall more slowly than regular Mario. Additionally, in this form, he can step on some clouds that would disappear had he stepped on them in his normal state. Like Bee Mario, when Cloud Mario touches water, he loses the power-up and returns to normal. Cloud Mario also reverts back to normal if he attempts to ride Yoshi. Conversely, touching a Cloud Flower while riding Yoshi will forcibly dismount Mario as he transforms.

Cloud Mario is the primary focus of Fluffy Bluff Galaxy and Cloudy Court Galaxy. It is also used to fight Bugaboom, as well as Bowser Jr.'s Boomsday Machine. Cloud Mario's final appearance is in the Grandmaster Galaxy, where it is needed to navigate an electric maze. Since Mario cannot remove the power-up by taking damage (which kills him instantly) or touching water (of which there is none), Mario will always finish "The Perfect Run" in his Cloud form.

Overall, Cloud Mario is available in the following list of galaxies and missions. If no mission is stated, Cloud Mario is available during all missions:

Additionally, completing the mission "Climbing the Cloudy Tower" in Starshine Beach Galaxy will cause a Cloud Flower to appear on Starship Mario, enabling Mario to utilize the form there.

Mario Tennis Open[edit]

A Cloud Mario costume and racket for Miis appears as an unlockable element in Mario Tennis Open. In order to get the costume, the player must give 10 characters a star rank. The racket for this costume costs 1800 coins for Miis to use.

Mario Golf: World Tour[edit]

A Cloud Mario costume, Cloud Mario golf ball, and Cloud Mario golf club set appear in Mario Golf: World Tour as unlockable items. The golf ball and clubs appear in the shop after playing rounds, and the costume becomes available when the player succeeds 20 times in Endless Approach Practice.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie[edit]

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Cloud Luigi appears in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie after obtaining a Cloud Flower while fighting Dry Bowser and Bowser Jr. in his Fury-themed transformation. Unlike in the games, there are now four clouds that orbit Luigi's head instead of three clouds that trail behind him. In addition, every cloud can change its face into a surprised expression. [1] Luigi uses his clouds as a shield against Dry Bowser's Fire Breath.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]

Trophy
Cloud Mario
Cloud Mario trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Category: Series Related
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
Wii Super Mario Galaxy 2 (05/2010)
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: 12: Super Mario Galaxy 2
How to unlock:
Random
Guess what happens when Mario collects a Cloud Flower! Oh, wait. You can already see exactly what happens... That's right, Mario dons a fluffy hat, overalls, and a scarf and gets a whole lot lighter. He can jump farther, stay in the air longer, walk on clouds, and even make cloud platforms. This outfit is all silver lining! (American English)
Guess what happens when Mario collects a Cloud Flower! Oh, wait. You can already see exactly what happens... Yes, Mario dons a fluffy hat, dungarees and scarf, and gets a whole lot lighter. He can jump further, stay in the air longer, walk on clouds and even create cloud platforms. It seems Cloud Mario is all "silver lining"! (British English)

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Cloud Mario[edit]

Language Name Meaning Note(s) Ref.
Japanese くもマリオ
Kumo Mario
Cloud Mario [?]
Chinese (Simplified) 云朵马力欧
Yúnduǒ Mǎlì'ōu
Cloud Mario [?]
Chinese (Traditional) 雲朵瑪利歐
Yúnduǒ Mǎlì'ōu
Cloud Mario [2]
Dutch Wolken-Mario Cloud Mario [3]
French Mario Nuage Cloud Mario [?]
German Wolken-Mario Cloud Mario [?]
Italian Mario Nuvola Cloud Mario [?]
Korean 구름마리오
Gureum Mario
Cloud Mario [?]
Portuguese (Brazilian) Mario nuvem Cloud Mario [4]
Portuguese (European) Mario Nuvem Cloud Mario [?]
Russian Облачный Марио
Oblachnyy Mario
Cloud Mario [5]
Spanish Mario Nube Cloud Mario [6]

Cloud Luigi[edit]

Language Name Meaning Note(s) Ref.
Japanese くもルイージ
Kumo Ruīji
Cloud Luigi [?]
Chinese (Simplified) 云朵路易吉
Yúnduǒ Lùyìjí
Cloud Luigi [?]
Chinese (Traditional) 雲朵路易吉
Yúnduǒ Lùyìjí
Cloud Luigi [?]
Dutch Wolken-Luigi Cloud Luigi [?]
French Luigi Nuage Cloud Luigi [?]
German Wolken-Luigi Cloud Luigi [?]
Italian Luigi Nuvola Cloud Luigi [?]
Korean 구름루이지
Gureum Ru'iji
Cloud Luigi [?]
Portuguese Luigi nuvem Cloud Luigi [?]
Russian Облачный Луиджи
Oblachnyy Luidzhi
Cloud Luigi [?]
Spanish Luigi Nube Cloud Luigi [?]

References[edit]

  1. ^ [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQcGtJ-I9x8 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) - U.S. TV Spot ('come on')]
  2. ^ 超級瑪利歐銀河2. Nintendo HK (Traditional Chinese). Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  3. ^ Official Dutch website for Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Nintendo Switch)
  4. ^ Official Brazilian website for Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
  5. ^ Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Wii | Игры | Nintendo. Nintendo of Russia (Russian). Archived April 3, 2015, 01:24:23 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  6. ^ Nintendo Today!