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'''Power Stars''', also referred to as '''Stars''', are collectible items introduced in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' that can grant [[Mario]] access to more [[level]]s in-game, unlike the similar-looking [[Super Star]]s, which only give brief [[Invincible Mario|invincibility]]. In ''Super Mario 64'', ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', when the Star for any given level has been collected, playing the level again turns the Star into a translucent version of itself (similar to how [[Star Coin]]s work). This Star can be collected, but it does not add to the player's total Star count. While Power Stars themselves do not appear in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', and ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', the [[Shine Sprite]]s, [[Star Medal]]s, and [[Green Star]]s | '''Power Stars''', also referred to as '''Stars''', are collectible items introduced in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' that can grant [[Mario]] access to more [[level]]s in-game, unlike the similar-looking [[Super Star]]s, which only give brief [[Invincible Mario|invincibility]]. In ''Super Mario 64'', ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', when the Star for any given level has been collected, playing the level again turns the Star into a translucent version of itself (similar to how [[Star Coin]]s work). This Star can be collected, but it does not add to the player's total Star count. While Power Stars themselves do not appear in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', and ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', the [[Shine Sprite]]s, [[Star Medal]]s, and [[Green Star]]s work similarly, unlocking levels should enough be collected. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Super Mario'' series=== | ===''Super Mario'' series=== | ||
====''Super Mario 64''==== | ====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''==== | ||
[[File:SM64 Shoot to the Island in the Sky.png| | {{multiframe|[[File:SM64 Shoot to the Island in the Sky.png|200px]] [[File:SM64DS Power Star.png|200px]]|size=420|Mario getting a Power Star on the [[Bob-omb Battlefield]] in ''Super Mario 64'' (left image) and in [[Whomp's Fortress]] in the Nintendo DS version (right image)}} | ||
[[ | In ''Super Mario 64'', Power Stars are scattered throughout the various courses, most pertaining to a certain [[mission]]. By obtaining a Power Star, the corresponding mission is cleared. Power Stars appear either in plain sight or after the player completes a mission objective, such as defeating a boss. There are seven Power Stars in each course; one is a secret Power Star that [[Mario]] can obtain from collecting 100 [[coin]]s, although these Power Stars are not associated with a mission. The various [[★ door]]s and [[Big Star Door]]s of the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]] require Mario to have at least a certain number of Power Stars (which is displayed on normal doors). There are eight [[Red Coin]]s in each course, and collecting all of them causes a Power Star to appear over a [[Star Marker]]. If Mario has already collected a Power Star, it appears transparent gray on the course. The [[Jumbo Star]] does not count toward the Power Star total. There is a total of 120 Power Stars. Fifteen of them are '''Secret Stars''', either found in secret areas or held by [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s. A minimum of 70 Power Stars are required to access [[Bowser in the Sky]]. Once Mario collects every Power Star, the [[cannon]] outside the Mushroom Castle becomes available for use, giving access to the castle's roof. | ||
In ''Super Mario 64'', Power Stars are scattered throughout the various courses, most | |||
''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' features a total of 150 Power Stars, 30 more than in ''Super Mario 64''. An extra mission was added in each course, making a total of eight Power Stars per course (one of which is the 100-Coin Star). The game doubles the number of Secret Stars to 30. At least 80 Power Stars are required to enter Bowser in the Sky. Some Power Stars can be earned only by a certain character: two for [[Yoshi]], six for Mario, nine for [[Luigi]] and 12 for [[Wario]]. Some courses have a mission where five [[Silver Star]]s must be collected for the Power Star to appear in a [[Star Sphere]]. If the character loses a Silver Star, the Power Star disappears until he retrieves the Silver Star. In VS Mode, the objective is for each [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] to get the most Power Stars within the time limit. In the mode, most Power Stars are contained within Star Spheres except for those in [[The Princess's Secret Slide]]. If a Yoshi is hit, it drops a Power Star, which bounces around the stage nonstop, much like Silver Stars, until a Yoshi picks it up. | |||
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Some courses have a mission where five [[Silver Star]]s must be collected for the Power Star to appear in a [[Star Sphere]]. If the character loses a Silver Star, the Power Star disappears until he retrieves the Silver Star. | |||
In VS Mode, the objective is for each [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] to get the most Power Stars within the time limit. In the mode, most Power Stars are contained within Star Spheres except for those in [[The Princess's Secret Slide]]. If a Yoshi is hit, it drops a Power Star, which bounces around the stage nonstop, much like Silver Stars, until a Yoshi picks it up. | |||
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====''Super Mario Galaxy''==== | ====''Super Mario Galaxy''==== | ||
[[File:SMG Power Star Collected.png|thumb | [[File:SMG Power Star Collected.png|thumb|left|Mario getting a Power Star in the [[Good Egg Galaxy]] in ''Super Mario Galaxy'']] | ||
Power Stars | Power Stars return in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', where there is a total of 121 Stars to collect each for both Mario and Luigi (for a total of 242). They have a more metallic and rounded appearance than before. At least 60 stars are required to restore the [[Comet Observatory]]'s full power and lead to the final battle with Bowser. | ||
There are four types of Power Stars: First, there are regular Power Stars which serve the same purpose in other 3D ''Super Mario'' games. The second kind is the three [[Green Star]]s that, in addition to acting as normal Power Stars, unlock the Green [[Launch Star]] in the [[Comet Observatory]] which leads to the [[Trial Galaxies]]. The third type is the [[Red Power Star]], of which only one appears in the game; it appears in the mission "[[Gateway's Purple Coins]]". Last are the seven [[Grand Star]]s, the first of which, and the only one obtained without a boss fight, is the first star in [[Gateway Galaxy]]. Subsequently, the other six Grand Stars are each collected by beating [[Bowser]] or [[Bowser Jr.]] These power up the Comet Observatory and unlock new [[Dome]]s to explore. Silver Stars also return from ''Super Mario 64 DS'', working in the same way, though they float alongside Mario once collected, and can't be lost by taking damage. | There are four types of Power Stars: First, there are regular Power Stars which serve the same purpose in other 3D ''Super Mario'' games. The second kind is the three [[Green Star]]s that, in addition to acting as normal Power Stars, unlock the Green [[Launch Star]] in the [[Comet Observatory]] which leads to the [[Trial Galaxies]]. The third type is the [[Red Power Star]], of which only one appears in the game; it appears in the mission "[[Gateway's Purple Coins]]". Last are the seven [[Grand Star]]s, the first of which, and the only one obtained without a boss fight, is the first star in [[Gateway Galaxy]]. Subsequently, the other six Grand Stars are each collected by beating [[Bowser]] or [[Bowser Jr.]] These power up the Comet Observatory and unlock new [[Dome]]s to explore. Silver Stars also return from ''Super Mario 64 DS'', working in the same way, though they float alongside Mario once collected, and can't be lost by taking damage. | ||
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In the game's file system, there is an unused blue texture in the Power Star's data folder, suggesting that Blue Power Stars were originally going to be collectibles, but they were scrapped during development. This was removed in the [[Super Mario Galaxy 2|sequel]]'s file system.<ref>https://twitter.com/supernoelybros/status/1297589843657138177/</ref>{{dead link}} | In the game's file system, there is an unused blue texture in the Power Star's data folder, suggesting that Blue Power Stars were originally going to be collectibles, but they were scrapped during development. This was removed in the [[Super Mario Galaxy 2|sequel]]'s file system.<ref>https://twitter.com/supernoelybros/status/1297589843657138177/</ref>{{dead link}} | ||
====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''==== | ====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''==== | ||
[[File:Mario Yoshi Power Star SMG2.png|thumb | [[File:Mario Yoshi Power Star SMG2.png|thumb|Mario and Yoshi getting a Power Star in [[Yoshi Star Galaxy]] in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'']] | ||
In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', Power Stars play the same role as in ''Super Mario Galaxy''. There are 242 Power Stars in total (116 normal Power Stars, six [[Grand Star]]s, and 120 [[Green Star]]s). If the [[Cosmic Spirit]] is used to complete a mission, the star collected is a [[Bronze Star]] instead of a gold one. | In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', Power Stars play the same role as in ''Super Mario Galaxy''. There are 242 Power Stars in total (116 normal Power Stars, six [[Grand Star]]s, and 120 [[Green Star]]s). If the [[Cosmic Spirit]] is used to complete a mission, the star collected is a [[Bronze Star]] instead of a gold one. | ||
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====''Super Mario Maker''==== | ====''Super Mario Maker''==== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
There are several variations of the Power Star, some of which serve a different purpose from that of normal ones. | There are several variations of the Power Star, some of which serve a different purpose from that of normal ones. | ||
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!Description | !Description | ||
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|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Captain toad powerstar.png|100px]]<br>''' | |style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Captain toad powerstar.png|100px]]<br>'''Power Star''' | ||
|The yellow Power Stars allow [[Mario]] to access other levels. Sometimes, a mission is required to be completed to obtain one. | |The yellow Power Stars allow [[Mario]] to access other levels. Sometimes, a mission is required to be completed to obtain one. | ||
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|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:SM64GiantPowerStar.png|100px]]<br>''' | |style="text-align:center;"|[[File:SM64GiantPowerStar.png|100px]]<br>'''Jumbo Star''' | ||
|A giant Power Star only found in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', appearing after [[Bowser]] is defeated for the last time. Mario uses it to transform into [[Wing Mario]] and to free [[Princess Peach]] from the stained-glass window on [[Peach's Castle|her castle]]. | |A giant Power Star only found in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', appearing after [[Bowser]] is defeated for the last time. Mario uses it to transform into [[Wing Mario]] and to free [[Princess Peach]] from the stained-glass window on [[Peach's Castle|her castle]]. | ||
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|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Green Star Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|100px]]<br>''' | |style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Green Star Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|100px]]<br>'''Green Star''' | ||
|In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', Green Stars act like normal Power Stars, but also unlock the Green [[Launch Star]] leading to the [[Trial Galaxies]]. In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', Green Stars appear when all regular Power Stars are collected, and are hidden in every galaxy. In ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', Green Stars act like [[Star Coin]]s; they appear in most courses and permanently stay gray after being collected. Some Green Stars can be obtained by collecting all eight [[Green Coin]]s from a [[Green Star Ring]]. | |In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', Green Stars act like normal Power Stars, but also unlock the Green [[Launch Star]] leading to the [[Trial Galaxies]]. In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', Green Stars appear when all regular Power Stars are collected, and are hidden in every galaxy. In ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', Green Stars act like [[Star Coin]]s; they appear in most courses and permanently stay gray after being collected. Some Green Stars can be obtained by collecting all eight [[Green Coin]]s from a [[Green Star Ring]]. | ||
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|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:RedPowerStar.png|100px]]<br>'''{{conjectural | |style="text-align:center;"|[[File:RedPowerStar.png|100px]]<br>'''{{conjectural|Red Power Star}}''' | ||
|Only a single Red Power Star is found in ''Super Mario Galaxy'', and is granted to Mario by a red [[Luma]] after collecting all 100 [[Purple Coin]]s in [[Gateway Galaxy]]. | |Only a single Red Power Star is found in ''Super Mario Galaxy'', and is granted to Mario by a red [[Luma]] after collecting all 100 [[Purple Coin]]s in [[Gateway Galaxy]]. | ||
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|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Silver Star Artwork - Super Mario Galaxy 2.png|100px]]<br>''' | |style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Silver Star Artwork - Super Mario Galaxy 2.png|100px]]<br>'''Silver Star''' | ||
|When five Silver Stars are collected, they merge to form a Power Star. | |When five Silver Stars are collected, they merge to form a Power Star. | ||
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|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Bronze star.png|100px]]<br>''' | |style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Bronze star.png|100px]]<br>'''Bronze Star''' | ||
|Bronze Stars are brown, "rusty" Power Stars which replace normal Power Stars when Cosmic Guide mode is activated by the [[Cosmic Spirit]] in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''. While they function identically to normal Power Stars, they are not added to the player's Power Star count to access [[Grandmaster Galaxy]]. | |Bronze Stars are brown, "rusty" Power Stars which replace normal Power Stars when Cosmic Guide mode is activated by the [[Cosmic Spirit]] in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''. While they function identically to normal Power Stars, they are not added to the player's Power Star count to access [[Grandmaster Galaxy]]. | ||
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|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:MKT Icon GrandStar.png|100px]]<br>''' | |style="text-align:center;"|[[File:MKT Icon GrandStar.png|100px]]<br>'''Grand Star''' | ||
|The Grand Star is the largest and most powerful version of the Power Star, being able to power up the [[dome]]s on the [[Comet Observatory]] (in ''Super Mario Galaxy'') or generate [[portal]]s (in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'') to help Mario reach more galaxies. | |The Grand Star is the largest and most powerful version of the Power Star, being able to power up the [[dome]]s on the [[Comet Observatory]] (in ''Super Mario Galaxy'') or generate [[portal]]s (in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'') to help Mario reach more galaxies. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{main-gallery}} | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Power Star SM64 art.png|''Super Mario 64'' | |||
PowerstarSMG.png|''Super Mario Galaxy'' | |||
Smg2 icon powerstar.png|''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' | |||
SMO Power Moon Star.png|''Super Mario Odyssey'' | |||
NU_Power.png|[[Nintendo UNO]] | NU_Power.png|[[Nintendo UNO]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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*[[Jumbo Star]] | *[[Jumbo Star]] | ||
*[[Green Star]] | *[[Green Star]] | ||
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*[[Silver Star]] | *[[Silver Star]] | ||
*[[Grand Star]] | *[[Grand Star]] | ||
*[[Shine Sprite]] | *[[Shine Sprite]] | ||
*[[Power Moon]] | *[[Power Moon]] | ||
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*[[Star (Mario Party series)|Star (''Mario Party'' series)]] | *[[Star (Mario Party series)|Star (''Mario Party'' series)]] | ||
*[[Cat Shine]] | *[[Cat Shine]] | ||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== |