Bubble Flower: attack and platform in Wonder

ItemBubble FlowerSuper Mario Bros. Wonder

Bubbles that trap enemies — and that you can jump on. The star power-up of Super Mario Bros. Wonder back in 2023, the Bubble Flower turns the hero into Bubble Mario. This guide breaks down its dual use, offensive against enemies and defensive as an improvised platform, along with a design traced straight from the Fire Flower.

The Bubble Flower (Bubble Flower in English) is one of the standout power-ups in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, released in 2023. Pick it up and your character turns into Bubble Mario and starts spitting out shimmering bubbles that work as both a weapon and a platform.

Behind that cute little flower look hides one of the most versatile items in the game: offensive, mobile and built for multiplayer. Here is the full rundown of the Bubble Flower.

Contents

• A power-up straight out of Wonder
• Offensive bubbles that trap enemies
• Bubble platforms to reach the unreachable
• A design traced from the Fire Flower
• The quiet star of multiplayer
• Solo or co-op: how to play it right
• Quick reference
• FAQ

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A power-up straight out of Wonder

The Bubble Flower makes its debut in Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023), the entry that dusted off Nintendo's 2D platformer. It is a transformation item, exactly like the Fire Flower or the Elephant Fruit: you find it by smashing a block or by digging it out as you work through the levels.

Once the item is picked up, the hero takes on his bubble form, officially called Bubble Mario no matter which character you are controlling. As with the other power-ups, taking a hit makes you revert to your previous form instead of losing a life on the spot, which also makes it a welcome little shield.

Its big strength is that it combines two functions in a single item: hitting enemies from a distance and building footholds to climb with. Few power-ups in the series pull off that double role so naturally.

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Offensive bubbles that trap enemies

In bubble form, a single button press is enough to launch bubbles in front of you. Each bubble follows a straight path, but is pulled toward the enemy closest to its route. On contact, it does not merely stun the opponent: it traps it and turns it into a coin, turning every scrap into a little coin harvest.

Unlike the Fire Flower's fireballs, bubbles pass through walls and take down enemies that are normally tough, such as Dry Bones (the Koopa skeletons) that fire cannot destroy. That is what makes the Bubble Flower so valuable in stretches packed with resilient enemies.

A small mobility bonus: by performing a spin jump, you release a bubble to the left and to the right at the same time, ideal when you are surrounded. Careful though, bubbles are not a universal answer: enemies that are very big, spiky or ghostly resist them, and you will have to outsmart them another way.

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Bubble platforms to reach the unreachable

The Bubble Flower's real stroke of genius is that its bubbles do not pop right away: they hover in the air for a moment and form temporary platforms. You can literally jump on them to bounce higher.

• You can chain several bubbles one after another to improvise a floating staircase and climb ever higher.
• That gets you to high-up areas, hidden ledges or items that are normally out of reach without a single flight power-up.
• In practice, you can fire a bubble, jump on it, then fire another: the mechanic rewards good timing and opens up secret routes.

This platforming angle makes the Bubble Flower an exploration tool as much as a weapon, very handy for tracking down the Wonder Seeds and Flower Coins stashed up high.

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A design traced from the Fire Flower

Visually, the Bubble Flower reuses the exact structure of the Fire Flower. You get the same silhouette of a flower with a face, with its little black eyes as unmistakable as ever, but dressed in a brand-new palette.

• The stem and the leaves turn cyan, where the Fire Flower leans toward green and red.
• The corolla blends white, purple and pink, soft shades that instantly bring to mind the idea of soap bubbles.

It is a clever choice: by keeping the same recognisable shape, Nintendo lets the player instantly identify a transformation power-up, while the colour signals that this is a brand-new effect. Efficient visual language, true to the readability that is the series' trademark.

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The quiet star of multiplayer

Super Mario Bros. Wonder can be played with up to four players in local co-op, and that is where the Bubble Flower reveals its full potential. The bubbles one player creates act as footholds for the whole team: a teammate can jump on your bubbles to clear a chasm or reach a faraway platform.

So a single character in bubble form can open a path for everyone else, turning an impassable obstacle into a simple group formality. It is a true support power-up, as valuable for teamwork as it is for attacking.

Also worth noting: if a Yoshi swallows a Bubble Flower and spits it back out, the bubble separates from the flower. A reminder that in Wonder, every item holds unexpected interactions depending on the character you are using.

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Solo or co-op: how to play it right

In solo play, the Bubble Flower shines in two situations. First against tough enemies like Dry Bones, where its wall-piercing bubbles make all the difference. Then for vertical exploration: as soon as you spot a coin or a secret perched too high, think about building a staircase of bubbles.

In co-op, save it for the player who likes to lead the way. Dropping bubbles at the right moment lets the whole team move forward together without splitting up, a real plus in the most frantic levels.

Its only flaw remains its limited reach against certain enemies that are immune. But between attacks that pay out in coins, improvised platforms and multiplayer teamwork, the Bubble Flower stands out as one of the smartest and most fun power-ups in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

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The Bubble Flower at a glance

French name	Bubble Flower
English name	Bubble Flower
First appearance	Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023)
Type	Item / transformation power-up
Form obtained	Bubble Mario
Offensive effect	Bubbles that trap enemies and turn them into coins
Platform effect	Temporary bubble platforms, stackable
Design	Fire Flower base, cyan stem, white/purple/pink corolla

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FAQ

• Which game does the Bubble Flower appear in?
  It makes its debut in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, released in 2023 on Nintendo Switch. It is one of the new power-ups introduced by that entry.
• What is the form obtained with the Bubble Flower called?
  The character transforms into Bubble Mario. The name of the form stays the same no matter which hero you are controlling.
• Can bubbles defeat every enemy?
  No. They trap most opponents and turn them into coins, including enemies such as Dry Bones, but some spiky, very large or ghostly foes resist them.
• Can you really walk on the bubbles?
  Yes. Each bubble works as a temporary platform: you can jump on it and even chain several bubbles together to climb toward high-up areas.
• Is the Bubble Flower useful in multiplayer?
  Very. The bubbles created by one player act as footholds for the others, letting them clear passages or reach hard-to-access spots in co-op.

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