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|powers= Glide, fly (''Super Mario Bros. 3'' only), tail whip, turn into [[Statue Mario]] (''Super Mario Bros. 3'' and ''Super Mario 3D Land''; Statue Leaf needed in ''Super Mario 3D Land'')

|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' (cameo) ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]])

|character=[[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Toad]], [[Toad (species)|Toads]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Rosalina]], [[Yoshi]] (''[[Super Mario-Kun]]''), and [[Bowser]] (''Super Mario-Kun'')

'''Tanooki Mario''' is a form of [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] that first appeared in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. In its debut, it was attained by donning a [[Tanooki Suit]], and gave the abilities of [[Raccoon Mario]] (which it is often confused with) with an added [[Statue Mario|statue transformation]].

 

 

As Tanooki Mario, he gains a raccoon suit with heavy brown fur and a bushy, dark-striped tail. As [[White Tanooki Mario]], his fur is white and the stripes on his tail are golden.

[[File:Tanooki Mario SMB3 art.png|thumb]]

The first appearance of Tanooki Mario is in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', when Mario obtains a Tanooki Suit. In this form, he can turn into [[Statue Mario|an invulnerable statue]] by holding {{button|Paddown}} and pressing {{button|nes|B}} at the same time, in addition to using [[Raccoon Mario]]'s moves, making it an improved version of Raccoon Mario. Additionally, if Mario dons a Tanooki Suit while using a [[P-Wing|Magic Wing]], he will retain the infinite flight and gain the Statue ability.

The Statue form is also the only way to destroy [[Roto-disc]]s and [[Burner|Rocket Engine]] flames. Statue Mario will sink rapidly underwater, and can even oppose some pipes' upward currents. This allows Mario to stomp [[Lava Lotus]]es, [[Blooper|Bloober]]s and fish enemies underwater. [[Boss Bass]] is the only fish that Mario can't stomp on, and the only enemy that can defeat him in that form by eating him. In ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'', the [[tornado]] can turn Statue Mario back into Tanooki Mario on contact. He can still turn into the statue while in the tornado, but it will not free him or have any desirable effect. Statue Mario will also automatically revert to Tanooki form in five seconds.

''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' adds new utilities to this form: its Statue form can reveal [[Vanishing Block]]s and break [[Gray Brick Block]]s. This version of the game also makes Luigi's Statue form as tall as he usually is, rather than copying Mario's.

[[File:TanookiMario SM3DS.png|thumb]]

Tanooki Mario makes a reappearance in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] as the main form. In this game, Mario becomes Tanooki Mario when he obtains a [[Super Leaf]] (since neither [[Raccoon Mario]] nor the Tanooki Suit appear in the game); the form is also slightly redesigned, as its ears, the fronts of which are lighter-colored, are on the front of the hood, facing forward (rather than on the sides facing outward), and Mario's cap brim was added. However, the form's mechanics are different from ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', as while Mario can still tail whip (by pressing {{button|3ds|X}} or {{button|3ds|Y}}) and glide (now done by holding {{button|3ds|A}} or {{button|3ds|B}}, as with [[Cape Mario]], rather than tapping the buttons), he cannot fly during gameplay. His slow descent also speeds up back to normal as {{button|3ds|A}} or {{button|3ds|B}} is held, rather than his acceleration decreasing only when those buttons are pressed. The tail whip is usable underwater, and able to hit more enemies. Mario also gains a new tail wag move in this form (done by pressing {{button|3ds|X}} or {{button|3ds|Y}} while crouching) which replaces the [[Roll]] and Rolling [[Long Jump|Leap]], letting him tail whip continuously, even while moving; this move can also be used to spin [[Tail Wheel]]s, which can help him ascend quickly.

[[Statue Mario]] also reappears in this game (making this form closer to its original depiction), but it can only be used once a [[Statue Leaf]] is found in the Special Worlds. The statue now wears a red scarf and depicts Tanooki Mario holding out his right hand. It replaces the [[Ground Pound]], and lasts for twelve seconds upon landing, unlike in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. A new variation of Tanooki Mario also appears in this game, called [[White Tanooki Mario]]. Mario or Luigi can only obtain this form by collecting an [[Invincibility Leaf]] after losing five lives in a (skipped) normal world level, and it makes him completely invincible for the duration of the level.

[[File:3DS SuperMario 1 scrn01 E3.png|thumb|left]]

In the game's ending, Mario and the three [[Toads]] that had joined him on his journey become Tanooki Mario and '''Tanooki Toads''' by using Super Leaves. Mario carries Princess Peach and the Toads flutter around as they fly all the way back to [[Peach's Castle]] during the credits (despite the lack of flight in-game). Despite using Super Leaves, the Toads are seen sporting scarves that match their vest and cap colors, much like Statue Mario.

====''Super Mario 3D World''====

The normal and White Tanooki forms also appear in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', functioning just as they do in ''Super Mario 3D Land''. Mario, Toad, and Peach's Tanooki Suits look almost the same: their ears' fronts are the same color as their belly areas; additionally, Peach's is darker-colored and has puffy shorts and darker legs, rather than its ''Super Mario 3D Land'' design, and Toad's lacks a scarf. Luigi's Kitsune Suit remains the same. Rosalina's Tanooki Suit in this game is the same as Peach's, though with darker arms and shorter gloves. When Peach is wearing the suit, she will float before using the suit's [[scuttle]], and can gain even more horizontal distance this way.

In ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', knocking on a [[Warp Door]] in the ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' theme may cause [[Weird Mushroom (item)|Weird Mario]] to appear in this form.

===Nintendo Comics System===

Tanooki Mario appears in the [[Nintendo Comics System]] story "[[Tanooki Suits Me]]". In the comic, Mario is forced to wear the Tanooki Suit due to Luigi accidentally ordering a single tuxedo, and the Tanooki Suit was the only one available at the rental shop. An old man informs Mario that that the suit is a genuine one created by Mushroomland's first tailor, [[List of implied characters#Tanooki|Tanooki]], who sewed a tail on the back of every suit he created as his trademark; he also informs Mario that Tanooki's suits possess magical powers, and that genuine suits are very rare. Mario transforms himself into Statue Mario by curiously pressing a button on the front of the suit, and it isn't until he wishes that he could turn back to normal that he turns back into Tanooki Mario.

[[File:Tanooki Mario MK8.jpeg|thumb|Tanooki Mario, driving at Mario Circuit.]]

Tanooki Mario appears as a character available in the first downloadable content pack in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', [[The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8|''The Legend of Zelda'' × ''Mario Kart 8'']], appearing as a character separate from Mario.<ref>http://mariokart8.nintendo.com/dlc/</ref> Tanooki Mario has a different set of animations and quotes from Mario, as well as having different vehicle colors (for instance, the [[Sport Bike]] he rides has the orange/yellow coloration rather than Mario's red and blue one). Tanooki Mario's signature vehicle is the [[Tanooki Kart]].

Although Tanooki Mario is a middleweight character like Mario, he has slightly more acceleration at the cost of his weight stat; a trait that he shares with the male [[Villager]]. Tanooki Mario's anti-gravity-specific trick animation involves him briefly turning into [[Statue Mario]]. One of his trick animations is a reference to one of Raccoon Mario's artworks from ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', and, if he is on a [[bike]] or an [[ATV]], one of his trick animations replicates his ability to fall slowly. Also, the sound his horn makes is [[Cape Mario]]'s spinning sound from ''[[Super Mario World]]''.

Tanooki Mario uses various voice clips taken from other games, with several voice file prefixes seemingly indicating the source game. File prefixes include [[Mario Golf: Advance Tour|GBAGolf_Mario]], [[Super Mario Sunshine|GC_SunshineMario]], [[Mario Power Tennis|GCTennis]], [[Super Mario Advance|SuperMarioAdvance]], and [[Mario Super Sluggers|WiiBseball_Mario]].

Like with every character playable in ''Mario Kart 8'', Tanooki Mario appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. Unlike the [[Wii U]] game, he is included within the base game and is available from the start.<ref>http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/mario-kart-8-deluxe-switch</ref> He shares stats with the male Villager as well as the [[Inkling|Inkling Boy]].

====''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''====

Tanooki Mario reappears in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'' as a second downloadable alternate color scheme for Mario. Tanooki Mario has an exclusive [[List of items|item]], which appears to function similarly to the Super Leaf from ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''.

===Other appearances and references===

In the Nintendo Power player's guide for ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', the [[Tanooki Suit]] is mentioned in the guide section on [[Snowman's Land]], suggesting it could keep Mario warm in the frigid climate if it was still available.

Although it never appeared on the actual show, concept artwork of Tanooki Mario can be seen on the bonus disc of Shout! Factory's ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' DVD set.{{ref needed}}

In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', the [[Sammer Guy]] [[List of Sammer Guys#Cloak of Tanooki|Cloak of Tanooki]] refers to this form, as well as [[Francis]] mentioning that he would like a Tanooki Suit made with real tanooki fur.

In the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack in ''[[Minecraft]]'', Tanooki Mario and Kitsune Luigi appear as playable skins. Chain Armor is replaced by the Tanooki Suit.

==Official Profiles==

===''Super Mario 3D Land''===

*'''Instruction Manual description:''' ''"Grab a Super Leaf to turn into Tanooki Mario. Press {{button|3ds|Y}} (or {{button|3ds|X}}) to do a tail attack, and hold {{button|3ds|B}} (or {{button|3ds|A}}) when in midair to float down gently."''

*'''European Website Bio:''' ''"Picking up a Super Leaf turns Mario into Tanooki Mario! Tanooki Mario can use his tail to attack enemies and float down gently through the air."''

===''Super Mario 3D World''===

*'''Instruction manual description:''' ''"Attack enemies with your tail, and float down gently when in midair."''

===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' trophy===

!American English description

|[[File:TanookiMario&KitsuneLuigiTrophy3DS.png|100px]]

|''If you find a Super Leaf, Mario transforms into Tanooki Mario! His newfound tail works as a weapon and as a propeller to slow his fall. His brother, Luigi, won't turn into a Tanooki, though—he becomes Kitsune Luigi. Wouldn't want to have trouble telling the two apart, would we?''

|'' When Mario uses a Super Leaf, he grows a tail and turns into Tanooki Mario, a very handy form indeed. Likewise, Luigi turns into Kitsune Luigi. Both of them can swing their tails to attack enemies, or wag their tails to slowly float down after a jump, almost like they're walking on air.''

Tanooki Mario SMB3 art.png|Tanooki Mario in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''.

Tanooki Mario Floating SMB3.gif|A sprite of Tanooki Mario floating.

TanookiMario3DLand.png|In-game model of Tanooki Mario, from ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''.

TanookiLuigi.png|Artwork of Kitsune Luigi for ''Super Mario 3D Land''.

3DS SuperMario 14 scrn14 E3.png|Tanooki Mario in [[World 3-4 (Super Mario 3D Land)|World 3-4]] of ''Super Mario 3D Land''.

TanookiMario SM3DS.png|Artwork of Tanooki Mario for ''Super Mario 3D Land''.

SM3DW Pretty Plaza Panic.png|Tanooki Rosalina, as seen in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''.

|Jap=タヌキマリオ<br>''Tanuki Mario''<br>キツネルイージ<br>''Kitsune Ruīji''

|JapM=Tanooki Mario; officially romanized as "Tanuki Mario"<ref>{{media link|NAP-05 Clubs King.png|''Mario Trump'' NAP-05 King of Clubs}}</ref><br><br>Kitsune Luigi

|Ita=Mario tanuki<br>Mario tanooki (''Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition'')

|ItaM=Tanooki Mario<br>Tanooki Mario

|Fra=Mario tanuki

|FraM=Tanooki Mario

|Por=Mario Tanuki

|PorM=Tanooki Mario

|Rus=Марио Тануки<br>''Mario Tanuki''

|RusM=Tanooki Mario

|Kor=너구리마리오

|KorR=Neoguri Mario

|KorM=Tanooki Mario

|Ger=Tanuki-Mario

|GerM=Tanooki Mario}}

*The sound effect for transforming into Tanooki Mario (and to a greater extent Raccoon Mario) was taken from ''{{wp|The Mysterious Murasame Castle}}''.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx0Ij2BTZSY&t=2m2s</ref>

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