Raccoon Mario

Raccoon Mario is a form of Mario first seen in Super Mario Bros. 3. He turns into Raccoon Mario after acquiring the Super Leaf. When Mario is in this form, he has the ability to slowly float down when falling, using his tail. He is also able to fly high into the air if he runs for a short time and then jumps.

A related form is the Tanooki Suit in which Mario can not only fly, but can also turn into Statue Mario.