Super Mario Galaxy items & power-ups
Recognise useful collectibles, equipment and transformations at a glance.
14 items · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Item directory
Power Star
Complete missions to collect these stars and unlock access to more galaxies.
Grand Star
Major rewards that restore power to the Comet Observatory.
Star Bits
Collect with the pointer, feed Hungry Lumas or fire them to stun many enemies.
Coin
Restores one point of health when collected.
Purple Coin
Mission-specific collectibles. Purple Coin challenges ask you to gather 100.
1-Up Mushroom
Adds an extra life.
Bee Mushroom
Transforms Mario into Bee Mario for limited flight and climbing honeycomb walls.
Boo Mushroom
Transforms Mario into a Boo, allowing floating and passage through certain barriers.
Ice Flower
Temporarily turns Mario into Ice Mario so he can skate across water and lava.
Fire Flower
Temporarily gives Mario fireballs for combat and lighting torches.
Spring Mushroom
Wraps Mario in a spring to reach high platforms with powerful jumps.
Rainbow Star
Temporarily grants Rainbow Mario invincibility.
Red Star
Grants temporary flight in the special areas where it is available.
Green Shell
Carry underwater to swim faster, or throw it at targets.
Quick notes
- Use a transformation’s local lesson. When a mission offers a temporary power-up, look at the nearby terrain and try its central action in the safest available space.
14 illustrated entries · Selected highlights, not an exhaustive list.
Super Mario Galaxy artwork and screenshots © Nintendo. Image references archived from Super Mario Guide.
References
Covered edition: Original 2007 Wii game. This wiki covers Super Mario Galaxy, with original-game artwork and screenshots; sequel levels and later control changes are excluded.