Vanish Mario
| Vanish Mario | |
|---|---|
 Artwork from Super Mario 64 | |
| Applies to | Mario, Luigi |
| Item needed | Vanish Cap (Super Mario 64) Power Flower (Super Mario 64 DS, exclusive to Luigi) |
| Power(s) given | Walk through some walls, walk through enemies |
| First appearance | Super Mario 64 (1996) |
| Latest appearance | Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020) |
Vanish Mario (alternatively Pixel Mario)[1] is one of Mario's special forms from Super Mario 64. Mario can transform into it by collecting a Vanish Cap, found inside blue Cap Blocks, which are activated by triggering the Cap Switch in the Vanish Cap Under the Moat secret area. As Vanish Mario, he is invisible to enemies (and dithered to the player) and is thus able to pass by them unharmed. In addition, he is able to pass through cages, ice, and certain walls. However, he can still be defeated by drowning, being crushed, or falling from heights.
In Dire, Dire Docks, Vanish Mario can combine his Vanish Cap with the Metal Cap to become Vanish Metal Mario, which protects him from drowning or suffocating, while maintaining the ability to go through certain walls.
In Super Mario 64 DS, the Vanish form, herein referred to as Invisibility Power,[2] is granted exclusively to Luigi; however, the differences in terms of gameplay, aside from Luigi's slightly different handling, are subtle. As the Vanish Cap is absent in the remake, a Power Flower, which is typically found in a red ? Block, is required for the transformation. Additionally, Vanish Mario can walk through ice, whereas Luigi cannot. However, Luigi cannot be seen by some enemies and can pass through walls and cages vertically and horizontally, while Mario can only pass through walls horizontally and can still be seen by some enemies.
Gallery[edit]
Metal Mario using the Vanish Cap
Vanish Mario in Super Mario 64
Super Mario Kodansha manga (Super Mario 64 2)
Super Mario Kodansha manga (Super Mario 64 2)
Vanish Luigi in Super Mario 64 DS
Vanish Luigi in Super Mario 64 DS
Multimedia[edit]
Music[edit]
 Powerful Mario - Vanish Mario theme | File info 0:28 |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | スケスケマリオ Sukesuke Mario | Transparent Mario | N64 | [?] |
Tōmei Ruīji | Transparent Luigi | DS | [?] | |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 隐形路易吉 Yǐnxíng Lùyījí | Transparent Luigi | DS | [?] |
| French | Mario Invisible | Invisible Mario | [?] | |
| Italian | Vanish Mario | - | [3] | |
| Mario Invisibile | Invisible Mario | [?] | ||
| Korean | 투명루이지 Tumyeong Ru'iji | Transparent Luigi | DS | [?] |
| Portuguese | Vanish Mario | - | [4] | |
| Spanish (Latin America) | Mario Translúcido | Translucent Mario | N64 | [4] |
| Luigi Translúcido | Translucent Luigi | DS | [?] | |
| Spanish (Europe) | Mario Invisible | Invisible Mario | N64 | [?] |
| Luigi Invisible | Invisible Luigi | DS | [?] |
Notes[edit]
- "Powerful Mario", the song that plays when the player is Vanish Mario, is an arrangement of "Powerful Mario" from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, which in turn is an arrangement of "Invincibility BGM" from Super Mario Bros.
- This theme is shared with Wing Mario.
- This theme was also reused for Invincible Mario's theme in New Super Mario Bros., but it was slightly remixed, adding extra drums.
See also[edit]
- Invisible Wario – a similar form used by Wario
References[edit]
- ^ Prima Bath (April 21, 1999). Ultimate Nintendo 64 Pocket Power Guide, 1999 Edition Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games. ISBN 0-7615-2083-X. Page 59.
- ^ 2004. Super Mario 64 DS instruction manual. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 20.
- ^ «Raccogli un vanish cap per trasformarti in Vanish Mario.» – Wing Mario. Guida illustrata ai potenziamenti di Super Mario. Nintendo Today! (Italian). Retrieved 28 Aug. 2025.
- ^ a b Nintendo Today!
