Super Jump

Lore & Background

The Super Jump is granted by the Super Flower, a power-up introduced in Super Mario Land and Super Mario Maker 2. When collected, it transforms the character into a Fire variant, enabling them to shoot bouncing Superball projectiles that can defeat enemies and collect coins. The Super Jump itself allows the character to perform a higher-than-normal jump, useful for reaching elevated platforms or avoiding ground-level threats. This ability is distinct from standard jumps and is activated by pressing the jump button while in the air after obtaining the Super Flower.

In Their Own Story

In Super Mario Land, Mario discovers the Super Flower hidden within a ? Block. As he grabs it, his cap flashes and his overalls shift color, signaling the transformation. With a quick press of the A button mid-air, he launches upward, clearing a gap that was previously impassable. The Superball he fires bounces off a Koopa shell, ricocheting to collect a distant coin. This moment marks a turning point in the level, allowing Mario to bypass a series of enemies and reach the exit flagpole with seconds to spare.

Reader's Guide

To execute a Super Jump, first collect the Super Flower from a ? Block. Once transformed, jump normally and then press the jump button again while airborne to perform the Super Jump. This grants extra height, useful for reaching high platforms or avoiding enemies. The Superball projectile fired from the Super Flower can also be used to defeat enemies from a distance or collect coins in hard-to-reach places. Timing is key: use the Super Jump when approaching vertical obstacles or when you need to clear a large gap. In Super Mario Maker 2, the Super Flower and its Super Jump are available in the Super Mario Bros. style, allowing for creative level design involving vertical traversal.

Did You Know?

• The Super Flower first appeared in Super Mario Land for the Game Boy in 1989.
• In Super Mario Maker 2, the Super Flower is exclusive to the Super Mario Bros. game style.
• The Superball projectile from the Super Flower can bounce off walls and enemies, similar to the Fire Flower's fireballs.
• The Super Jump is not present in all Super Mario games; it is specific to titles featuring the Super Flower.
• The Super Flower transforms Mario into a Fire variant, allowing him to shoot bouncing projectiles in addition to the Super Jump.