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'''Tornadoes'''<ref>''Nintendo Power'' Volume 13, pages 20 and 21.</ref><ref>''Super Mario Galaxy'' instruction booklet, page 21.</ref><ref>von Esmarch, Nick, and Cory van Grier. ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'' [[Prima Games|PRIMA]] Official Game Guide. Page 26.</ref> are obstacles that are found in various [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'']] games. They are usually found in desert [[level]]s.

Tornadoes debut in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', only appearing in {{world-link|2|desert|World 2-Desert}} of [[Desert Land]], where they can trap [[Mario]] in an air pocket and throw him backwards if he gets too close. The only way to get past one is to run until the [[P-Meter|Power Meter]] is fully charged, and then jump into the air before colliding with the Tornado. There is no way for Mario to defeat a tornado in this game, and thus they will always remain in the same location.

Regular and slim tornadoes appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' in the [[Dusty Dune Galaxy]]. They have the ability to propel [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] high in the air, causing them to make a propeller-like motion while soaring. If the player does not land high up, Mario or Luigi will slowly start to descend, still moving like a propeller. Players can launch themselves upward from any tornado by shaking the [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]]. Slim ones also appear in [[Bowser's Galaxy Reactor]], but as an unreachable background element on the desert planet. Additionally, an enemy called [[Tweester (Super Mario Galaxy)|Tweester]] also makes an appearance in this galaxy.

[[File:SMG2 Tornado Screenshot.png|thumb|right|x100px|Two tornadoes from ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'']]

In ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' in the episode "[[Sneaking Lying Cheating Giant Ninja Koopas]]," giant Big Mouth creates a tornado by blowing Mario away. It also appears in the episode "[[Mind Your Mummy Mommy, Mario]]," where a [[Steam Cloud Balloon]] is caught in one.

In ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'', ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'', and ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'', Tornadoes are used as an an offensive item. When used, it is fired in a straight line, similar to the [[Green Shell]] and other straight-shot items, and stops when it touches a wall. Any [[kart]]s caught in the path of the tornado are lifted off the ground for a second before falling, slowing them down temporarily.

[[File:DKCTF FranticFields.jpg|right|thumb|2o0px|A tornado in ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'']]

Tornadoes appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' and its Nintendo Switch [[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|port]], where they appear in the level [[Frantic Fields]]. When one of the [[Kongs]] enters a tornado, they are hurled backwards or forwards, depending on the direction the obstacle faces. Tornadoes cannot be destroyed.

[[File:Tornado.jpg|thumb|left|The item icon]]

The Tornado is an item that appears in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''. When used, it creates a tornado around the golf ball that gives it more distance and sucks up any close [[coin]]s, [[Star Coin]]s and [[Moon Coin]]s. Unlike the [[Bullet Bill]], it follows the path of the shot such as curving along with the ball for a fade or draw. It can be used in certain Challenges to collect both Star Coins and Moon Coins, sometimes being the only way of retrieving them. As well as collect coins, Tornadoes may also be used to generate more distance, allowing for better shots without the expense of changing clubs or sing a [[Power Shot]].

Tornadoes reappear in ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'' where they function akin to how they did in ''Super Mario Galaxy'', except that the player staying atop a tornado for enough time does not result in their descent. Riding a tornado unlocks the adventure diary entry "Ride The Winds".

MKDDTornadoModel.png|Model from ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''

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