New Super Mario Bros. Wii / Power-ups

New Super Mario Bros Wii power-ups: Propeller, Penguin, Ice and Mini

Match each suit to the obstacle instead of wasting a stored item.

Edition covered

Original Wii edition. Later New Super Mario Bros. U, Deluxe and Newer fan modifications are outside these guides.

6 items · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.

Power-ups

Ability: Larger form and extra hit

Super Mushroom

Basic survival.

Reference

Ability: Fireballs

Fire Flower

Distant ordinary enemies.

Reference

Ability: Freezing shots

Ice Flower

Temporary enemy blocks.

Reference

Ability: Upward propeller boost

Propeller Mushroom

High platforms and recovery.

Reference

Ability: Ice shots and improved ice/water movement

Penguin Suit

Slippery or aquatic routes.

Reference

Ability: Tiny form and special traversal

Mini Mushroom

Small passages and selected secrets.

Reference

Quick notes

Choose the suit for the route. Propeller flight, Penguin movement and ice projectiles offer different solutions.
Distinguish fire and ice. Fire attacks defeat many ordinary enemies, while ice can freeze eligible enemies into temporary platforms or throwable blocks.
Protect a required transformation. A Mini route or a high pickup may depend on keeping the relevant power-up.
Use the map inventory before retrying. A stored item can make a repeat attempt more focused.

Distinguish fire and ice

Obstacle to tool
Obstacle	Helpful option	Caution
High platform	Propeller Suit	Choose a safe landing.
Slippery stretch	Penguin Suit	Still read hazards ahead.
Small pipe	Mini form	Keep the transformation intact.
Enemy across a gap	Fire or ice projectile	Not every enemy is vulnerable.

Useful tip

A Mini route or a high pickup may depend on keeping the relevant power-up. Slow down through hazards before reaching the obstacle it is meant to solve.

References

Guide references
Reference	Website
Super Mario Wiki: New Super Mario Bros. Wii	www.mariowiki.com