Les 10 objets les plus rares des jeux Mario

The 10 Rarest Items in Mario Games

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The Jumpman badge from The Thousand-Year Door isn't even the hardest one to get. This ranking brings together the toughest items to earn in the whole saga: the Dark Moons and the Skeleton Suit from Odyssey, the Green Stars from Galaxy 2, the Jumpman badge from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, the Golden Mushroom from Mario Kart and the secret areas of Super Mario World.

The Mario universe is bursting with hidden treasures and iconic items that have marked generations of players. While most of them turn up easily as the adventure unfolds, some require careful exploration, a complete mastery of the gameplay or very specific conditions before they can be uncovered. Here is our pick of the 10 rarest and most coveted items in the Mario universe, all taken from official, verifiable games.

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1. Dark Moons – Super Mario Odyssey

These ultra-secret moons only show up once the game is finished. Some of them call for pinpoint precision, such as jumping toward invisible platforms. They are the ultimate exploration challenge of the whole game.

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2. Green Stars – Super Mario Galaxy 2

Unlocked after the first set of credits, these stars are often left floating in the void or visible for a few seconds only. They demand a perfect mastery of 3D platforming mechanics.

🚀 Find their exact spots in our feature Green Star Secrets.

3. Jumpman Badge – Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

This rare badge boosts the power of Mario's Jump attacks, but switches off his Hammer attacks. You can buy it from Charlieton or win it (very rarely) in battle.

4. Golden Mushroom – Mario Kart

An exceptional racing item that grants unlimited boost for a few seconds. It only shows up in certain positions and in certain games (Mario Kart Wii, Mario Kart Tour, etc.).

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Bowser at the wheel in Mario Kart Tour
Some items can only be obtained during limited-time events, such as on mobile.

5. Skeleton Suit – Super Mario Odyssey

Unlocked once you have piled up 9 999 coins. It completely transforms Mario's look into a skeleton version, proof of a long and meticulous coin hunt.

6. Secret Areas – New Super Mario Bros. & Super Mario World

The Mushroom, Flower and Star Worlds (NSMB) or the 96 exits of Super Mario World require you to finish the game at 100% and to spot alternate exits that are very well hidden.

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7. Invisible Mario – Super Mario 3D World

The Double Cherry creates Mario clones that copy his every move. Players have reported various cloning glitches, but no officially documented “invisible Mario” bug is linked to it.

8. The 121-star reward (Luigi) – Super Mario Galaxy

Finish the game with Mario, then play through the whole thing again with Luigi. Once you have earned the 121 stars with each of the two brothers, the Grand Finale Galaxy unlocks in the gardens of Peach's Castle and hands you a souvenir picture as a reward.

9. Musical Moons – Super Mario Odyssey

These moons are earned by triggering a sequence of notes against the clock, or through sound puzzles. They rank among the least intuitive collectibles in the game.

10. Hidden Badges – Paper Mario (series)

Badges such as All or Nothing or Power Plus turn the outcome of a battle upside down. Their locations call for in-depth exploration and often some puzzle-solving.

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Rare items summary table

Item Game Rarity Effect / quirk
Dark Moons Super Mario Odyssey Very rare Extreme post-game challenge
Green Stars Super Mario Galaxy 2 Very rare Require advanced 3D techniques
Jumpman Badge Paper Mario TTYD Rare Boosts Jump attacks (disables the Hammer)
Golden Mushroom Mario Kart (series) Rare Temporary unlimited boost
Skeleton Suit Super Mario Odyssey Rare Costs 9 999 coins
Secret Areas SM World / NSMB Very rare Require 100% of the exits
Invisible Mario (glitch) Super Mario 3D World Very rare Glitch with the Double Cherry
121-star reward (Luigi) Super Mario Galaxy Rare Completion reward for 121 stars with Luigi
Musical Moons Super Mario Odyssey Rare Sound puzzles
Hidden Badges Paper Mario (series) Rare Drastically raise your stats

FAQ

  • Which item is the hardest to get in Super Mario Odyssey? The Dark Moons and the Skeleton Suit.
  • Are there any fake rare items? Yes: some viral items are simply fan creations.
  • Are rare items always post-game content? Most of them are (Galaxy 2, Odyssey, etc.).
  • Do Paper Mario badges really change the gameplay? Absolutely: they reshape strategies and damage.
  • Is the Golden Mushroom a main item? No, but its unlimited boost can make all the difference in a race.

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Conclusion

The rare items of the Mario universe stand for excellence, for patience and for a love of detail. Every item listed here is genuine: no need for myths to spice up the hunt! Happy exploring — and may every moon, star or badge you land fill you with real player pride!

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