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This article is about the status effect which means "power-up". For the power-ups that transform Mario into different forms in various Mario platformer games, see List of power-ups.
Mario and Luigi having the POW-Up status condition
POW-Up is a positive status condition that has appeared in several MarioRPGs. It stands for "Power-Up".
The brothers in POW-Up status in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
Red Peppers appear again in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, although they affect both fighters currently active and do not give the Heavy G status. POW-Up is indicated by an expanding red circle around the character. Certain enemies can also raise their own attack power by becoming enraged (usually due to low HP), like Bullies.
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story / Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey
POW-Up returns in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team. By using a Gold-Guard Badge combo, Mario and Luigi can increase their attack power. This also affects enemies, which can be used by a Risk-Silver Badge combo.
In Paper Mario, Watt's ability, Turbo Charge, can increase Mario's attack power by 1 for one to four turns. Also, some enemies can charge their power like the Hyper Goombas and Hyper Clefts.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, several items and the Crystal Star power called Power Lift can raise attack power. The "Attack is boosted!" status is indicated by an angry face above Mario or his partner. Charging also boosts attack power for the next attack only; this is indicated by the affected character changing color repeatedly in a pulsing fashion. Enemies can have this status effect, also, by taking up a turn to charge.
In Paper Mario: The Origami King, Mario can receive a x1.5 boost in striking power for one turn by lining up all enemies. Similarly, passing over a x2 Striking Power panel while fighting a boss will double Mario's attack power for one turn. Enemies also receive a boost in power when angry, indicated by a pink and red anger symbol.
Names in other languages
Language
Name
Meaning
Japanese
ツヨツヨ (Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door) Tsuyotsuyo