Sprixies are fairy-like creatures appearing in Super Mario 3D World. They bear some resemblance to the Subcons from Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic/Super Mario Bros. 2, as well as Jojora from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga. They are the inhabitants of the Sprixie Kingdom, ruled by the seven Sprixie Princesses. The name Sprixie is a portmanteau of "sprite" and "pixie," which are considered synonymous with "fairy".
Sprixies appear in various levels and areas of each world, providing assistance to Mario and co. throughout the game. In certain areas, some appear with a pair of binoculars which (when viewed) shows the direction of the Goal Pole, similar to Binoculars in Super Mario 3D Land.
They also own and host the Stamp-providing Sprixie Houses, the Mystery Houses, and the Lucky Houses.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ようせい[?] Yōsei |
Fairy | |
| Dutch | Sprixie[?] | - | |
| German | Sprixie[?] | - | |
| Italian | Fata[?] | From fata (fairy) | |
| Portuguese | Anafada[?] | From anafada, meaning "fattened" and fada, "fairy." | |
| Russian | Фея[?] Feia |
Fairy | |
| Spanish (NOA) | Hadina[?] | From hada (fairy) and madrina (godmother) | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Hada[?] | Fairy |