New Super Mario Bros. U / Power-ups
New Super Mario Bros. U Power-ups: Flying Squirrel, P-Acorn and inventory
Match each form to the obstacle instead of spending rare items blindly.
Edition covered
Original Wii U campaign. Toadette, Peachette and playable Nabbit belong to other editions or New Super Luigi U; they are not playable choices in this base campaign.
5 items · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Power-ups
Quick notes
- The Super Acorn changes air control. Flying Squirrel form provides gliding and wall clinging, plus an extra upward burst before returning to the ground.
- P-Acorn extends the flight allowance. It supports repeated boosts until the course ends, making it useful for a difficult Star Coin route or long aerial section.
- Ice creates temporary platforms. Freeze a suitable enemy, then use or throw the ice block.
- World-map storage holds ten items. Use a useful item before earning another reward if the inventory is full; excess rewards require discarding something.
P-Acorn extends the flight allowance
| Situation | Item or action | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Difficult aerial coin | Super Acorn | Controlled glide |
| Long flight route | P-Acorn | Repeated boosts for that course |
| Crowded enemy section | Fire or Ice Flower | Control the approach |
| Ten stored items | Use or discard deliberately | Make room for the next reward |
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Nintendo original game information | www.nintendo.com |
| Edition-specific mechanics reference | www.mariowiki.com |