Super Mario 3D Land / Power-ups

Super Mario 3D Land power-ups: Tanooki, Statue Leaf and Boomerang

Compare standard forms, special-world tools and assistance items.

Edition covered

Original Nintendo 3DS release. Super Mario 3D World characters, Green Stars and Cat Suits are outside this game.

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

Power-ups

Super Mario

Extra hit and larger form.

Fire Mario

Ranged fireballs.

Tanooki Mario

Tail attack and float.

Boomerang Mario

Returning projectile.

Statue-capable Tanooki

Special World defensive transformation.

Use the Super Leaf for controlled descent. Tanooki Mario can attack with a tail and slow his fall.
Distinguish the Statue Leaf. The Statue Leaf appears in the Special World portion and adds a statue transformation to Tanooki abilities.
Choose a ranged tool for the enemy. Fireballs and boomerangs travel differently.
Keep assistance separate from ordinary forms. Invincibility assistance can help clear a difficult level, while completion markers may care about assistance appearing.

Choosing a form
Obstacle	Useful tool	Caution
Wide or uncertain landing	Tanooki float	Still choose solid ground.
Enemy at a distance	Fire or boomerang	Check projectile behavior.
Tight platform sequence	A familiar form	Do not change timing mid-jump.
Special World hazard	Statue ability where appropriate	Transformation does not solve every obstacle.

Useful tip

Fireballs and boomerangs travel differently. Leave enough space to observe the projectile rather than rushing directly into the target.

References

Guide references
Reference	Website
Super Mario Wiki: Super Mario 3D Land	www.mariowiki.com