List of constellations in Mario Party 9: Difference between revisions

[[File:MP9 Constellations in the Sky.png|thumb|250px|A screenshot, displaying some of the constellations that can be unlocked]]

The following is a list of all 50 constellations and their descriptions as seen in ''[[Mario Party 9]]''.  All constellations cost 50 [[Mario Party Point|Party Point]]s to purchase. They are based on playable characters, bosses, and entities that appear in various [[board (Mario Party series)|board]]s and [[minigame]]s. For one Party Point, players can launch a firework into the sky while viewing the constellations.

 

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|[[File:MP9 Super Bro Major Constellation.png|120px]] || Super Bro Major || [[Mario]] || ''A constellation named after a hero famous for his mustache, [[Mario Cap|red cap]], and indomitable spirit. He's also quite popular with the princesses.''

|[[File:MP9 Speedy Shell Constellation.png|120px]] || Speedy Shell || [[Koopa Troopa]] || ''A constellation that brings to mind a ferocious shelled warrior. When [[kick]]ed, he is capable of spinning away at frightening speeds.''

|[[File:MP9 Fire Flower Constellation.png|120px]] || Fire Flower || [[Fire Flower]] || ''A constellation resembling a lovely flower. Though it makes a surprisingly tasty snack, it's spicy enough to cause any who eat it to breathe fire.''

|[[File:MP9 Brick Blocks Constellation.png|120px]] || Brick Blocks || [[Brick Block]]s || ''A constellation named after blocks that break when struck from below. Be sure to break those blocks with your fist and not your head.''

|[[File:MP9 Mushroom Constellation.png|120px]] || Mushroom || [[Super Mushroom]] || ''A constellation based on a type of mushroom that causes any who eat it to [[Super Mario (form)|grow bigger]].''

|[[File:MP9 Pipe Constellation.png|120px]] || Pipe || [[Warp Pipe]] || ''A constellation based on magical plumbing that causes those who enter it to be transported to fantastic places.''

|[[File:MP9 Gluttonous Gobbler Constellation.png|120px]] || Gluttonous Gobbler || [[Piranha Plant]] || ''A constellation based on a species of carnivorous plant that will eat almost anything. Some species are even said to breathe fire!''

|[[File:MP9 Ground Soldier Constellation.png|120px]] || Ground Soldier || [[Goomba]] || ''A constellation inspired by the stalwart mushroom monsters who never give up, no matter how many times they're squashed.''

|[[File:MP9 Straight Shot Constellation.png|120px]] || Straight Shot || [[Bullet Bill]] || ''A constellation named after a bullet that always flies in a straight line. Some find this attitude quite charming. Others less so.''

|[[File:MP9 Hello Mole Constellation.png|120px]] || Hello Mole || [[Monty Mole]] || ''A constellation that takes its name from a mole famed for his digging. Some people think he was cooler when he was still underground.''

|[[File:MP9 Sharp Shell Constellation.png|120px]] || Sharp Shell || [[Spiny]] || ''A constellation named after a turtle who hides beneath a spiky shell. If you step on him by mistake, there will be pain afoot.''

|[[File:MP9 Cloud Charmer Constellation.png|120px]] || Cloud Charmer || [[Lakitu]] || ''A constellation based on a creature who rides through the skies on a cloud. He enjoys causing trouble by dropping things on anyone below him.''

|[[File:MP9 Killer Caterpillar Constellation.png|120px]] || Killer Caterpillar || [[Wiggler]] || ''A constellation that calls to mind a gigantic caterpillar. Rumor has it that a ride upon his back is more comfortable than you'd think.''

|[[File:MP9 Timberheads Constellation.png|120px]] || Timberheads || [[Whittle]]s || ''A constellation based on tree spirits who inhabit many forests. They're a little creepy--but super nice when you get to know them.''

|[[File:MP9 Nail Shell Constellation.png|120px]] || Nail Shell || [[Hammer Bro]] || ''A constellation based on a turtle with the troublesome hobby of lobbing [[hammer]]s. Think of all he could get done if he put those to good use!''

|[[File:MP9 Fierce Fish Constellation.png|120px]] || Fierce Fish || [[Cheep Cheep]] || ''A constellation that takes its name from the pudgy fish who can often be seen happily leaping through the sky.''

|[[File:MP9 On Porpoise Constellation.png|120px]] || On Porpoise || [[Dolphin]] || ''A constellation based on the goggle-wearing Dolphin. Would a sea mammal need goggles? You sure ask a lot of questions.''

|[[File:MP9 Blooper Reel Constellation.png|120px]] || Blooper Reel || [[Blooper]] || ''A constellation based on a gigantic squid. Mario has fought this squid countless times, sometimes winning, sometimes losing. That's just life.''

|[[File:MP9 Hermit Claw Constellation.png|120px]] || Hermit Claw || [[Huckit Crab]] || ''A constellation based on the curious crustacean that has long defied classification. Hermit crab? Crayfish? Shrimp? He's not telling.''

|[[File:MP9 Delfino Islander Constellation.png|120px]] || Delfino Islander || [[Pianta]] || ''A constellation based on the strange race of islanders with plants sprouting from their heads. Dancing and wrestling are their two great loves.''

|[[File:MP9 Snow Bird Constellation.png|120px]] || Snow Bird || [[Penguin]] || ''A constellation based on penguins who like to race their friends across the ice on their bellies!''

|[[File:MP9 Cold Guy Constellation.png|120px]] || Cold Guy || [[Mr. Blizzard]] || ''A constellation named after snowmen who are fond of hurling [[snowball]]s. Don't worry--the snow they throw isn't part of their bodies.''

|[[File:MP9 Bomb Major Constellation.png|120px]] || Bomb Major || [[King Bob-omb]] || ''A constellation inspired by the king of all bombs. His explosion is every bit as big as his size indicates. Approach with extreme caution.''

|[[File:MP9 Bomb Minor Constellation.png|120px]] || Bomb Minor || [[Bob-omb]] || ''A constellation named after a curious type of wind-up walking bomb. Red and black varieties exist, but both are powerful.''

|[[File:MP9 Ghost Major Constellation.png|120px]] || Ghost Major || [[King Boo]] || ''A constellation resembling the king of timid ghosts. Despite his impressive size and cool crown, he doesn't like being looked at.''

|[[File:MP9 Banana Constellation.png|120px]] || Banana || [[Banana]] || ''A constellation evocative of that tasty treat beloved by animals everywhere: bananas. In the jungle, they're quite valuable.''

*Every constellation that is based on a starting playable character, except Yoshi and Toad, is shaped according to that character's [[emblem]].

*Some constellation names could be puns: "Hero's Best Buddy" is likely a pun on "{{wp|man's best friend}}," "Killer Caterpillar" is likely a pun on "{{wp|Africanized bee|killer bee}}" or "{{wp|orca|killer whale}}," "Blooper Reel" is a pun on the {{wp|blooper|eponymous term}}, "Snow Bird" is likely a pun on "{{wp|sunbird}}," "Nail Shell" is likely a pun on "snail shell," "On Porpoise" is a pun on "on purpose," and "Drop Bat" is likely a pun on "bat drop."