Jaxi

"I'll take off as soon as you're strapped in, but watch yourself - I go quick."

- Jaxi

Jaxi is a jaguar-like creature found in the Sand Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey. Upon talking to it for the first time, it will ask Mario if he wants a ride for 30 Coins, which Mario can either accept or deny. The player is only charged once. In addition to the rideable Jaxi found in the Sand Kingdom, inanimate, dull-colored versions of Jaxi can be found throughout the ruins, which Jaxi considers to be its family. Jaxi used to be one of these unanimated statues, specifically from the top of the Inverted Pyramid. The name "Jaxi" is likely a portmanteau combining and taxi.

As soon as Mario jumps onto Jaxi's back, it will take off running at its full speed. The player can control Jaxi with the left control stick, brake by pressing, and dismount by pressing. However, Jaxi's speed makes it difficult to control, with Jaxi sliding whenever the player makes a turn, though the player can turn quickly by braking while turning. Any breakable objects or small enemies Jaxi runs into will be knocked over or defeated. Mario can also ride Jaxi safely over poisoned water. If the player falls down a pit while riding Jaxi, Jaxi will return to the spot the player found it.