Super Paper Mario Pixls: abilities, locations and optional unlocks
Match every obstacle type to a Pixl and find the optional allies.
Edition covered
Original Wii edition with sideways Wii Remote platforming and pointer-based Tippi hints. Gallery images include Japanese interface text.
A selected Pixl adds an ability to the current hero
Tippi remains the information companion while another Pixl provides an active field skill. Change that active Pixl when the obstacle changes.
| Pixl | Ability | First area |
|---|---|---|
| Thoreau | Grab and throw | Mount Lineland |
| Boomer | Explosive blast | Gloam Valley |
| Slim | Turn sideways | Merlee’s Mansion |
| Thudley | Ground Pound | The Tile Pool |
| Carrie | Ride a protective platform | Fort Francis |
| Fleep | Flip paper tears and stun | Planet Blobule |
| Cudge | Hammer | Gap of Crag |
| Dottie | Shrink the hero | Floro Caverns |
Early Pixls teach the adventure’s puzzle language
Thoreau grabs and throws, Boomer breaks cracked surfaces, and Slim slips through narrow spaces. Standing still with Slim also avoids many hazards.
| Pixl | Requirement | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Barry | Return after rescuing Tippi from Francis | Barrier and projectile counter |
| Dashell | Defeat Wracktail in Flipside Pit | Faster travel |
| Piccolo | Complete the town trading quest | Musical ability and special blocks |
| Tiptron | Buy from Francis after the story | Replaces Tippi’s inspection function |
Later Pixls open specialized paths
Fleep handles paper-like tears, Cudge breaks heavy yellow blocks, and Dottie makes tiny doors usable. These are distinct from Mario’s dimensional flip.
Four optional choices have separate requirements
Barry waits after Tippi’s rescue, Dashell is a Pit reward, Piccolo follows a town errand chain, and Tiptron is a post-story purchase from Francis.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Nintendo game information or original manual | csassets.nintendo.com |
| Super Mario Wiki game reference | www.mariowiki.com |