Check out this all items list and guide for Super Mario Galaxy Switch (3D All Stars)! This includes all items, uses, how to get them, and more.
Table of Contents
All Item List & Uses
Items below are from the original Super Mario Galaxy on Wii U.
Item | Use |
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1-UP Mushroom | Immediately grants extra life |
Life Mushroom | Increase your maximum health |
Coin | Each coin will restore Mario's Health and collecting 50 will give an extra life |
? Coin | A much larger version of the coin |
Purple Coin | Special coins found in specific areas. Collect 100 to get a Power Star |
Green Shell | Use to attack enemies or open treasure chests. Can also be used to speed boost underwater |
Red Shell | Use to attack enemies or speed boost underwater |
Gold Shell | Use to attack enemies or speed boost underwater. Can also open golden treasure chests |
Star Bits | Collect 50 Star Bits to earn an extra life. Can also be shot to hit enemies or feed Lunas |
Key | Unlock doors and cages |
Bee Mushroom | Turn into Bee Mario |
Boo Mushroom | Turn into Boos Mario |
Fire Flower | Turn into Fire Mario |
Ice Flower | Turn into Ice Mario |
Rainbow Star | Turn into Rainbow Mario |
Spring Mushroom | Turn into Spring Mario |
Red Star | Turn into Flying Mario |
Items - Overview & Tips
Use To Get Extra Life & Health
Name | Effect |
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Coins | Restores Mario's health |
1-Up Mushroom | Gives Mario extra life |
Life Mushroom | Boosts max health from 3 to 6. Your max health will go back to 3 when Mario's health dropped below 4 |
There are various ways to increase your life and health in Mario Galaxy. You can also increase the max HP by using an item called Life Mushroom. See the table above for details.
Transform Mario with Powers

There are also items that will grant Mario with different powers! With these powers, you can progress through the story and beat different types of enemies.