Want to get new abilities with Action Badges in Super Mario Bros. Wonder? The newly introduced Badges in Super Mario Bros. Wonder are a major gameplay mechanic in the game, and can radically alter how you play any given course. This Mario Wonder guide will list every ability-granting Action Badge and where to unlock them all.
Mario Wonder Action Badges: Parachute Cap
In midair, press <R> or shake the controller to pop open your hat and float down gently.
Unlock this in Pipe Rock Plateau World 1 at Badge House.
Wall-Climb Jump
Jump at a wall, then press <B> to jump up vertically.
Unlock this in Pipe Rock Plateau World 1 by completing the “Wall-Climb Jump 1“ Badge Challenge.
Dolphin Kick
Underwater, press <R> or shake the controller for a speed burst that will also smash through obstacles.
Unlock this in Petal Isles by completing the “Dolphin Kick 1” Badge Challenge.
Floating High Jump
Jump higher than normal and remain airborne for longer.
Unlock this in Fluff-Puff Peaks World 2 by completing the “Floating High Jump 1” Badge Challenge.
Crouching High Jump
Crouching will charge up the jump to reach higher than normal.
Unlock this in Shining Falls World 3 by completing the “Crouching High Jump 1” Badge Challenge.
Timed High Jump
Time consecutive jumps perfectly to achieve greater heights on each subsequent one. Works on sand too.
Unlock this in Sunbaked Desert World 4 by purchasing it from Poplin Shop for Flower Coins.
Mario Wonder Action Badge – Fast Dash
Both walk and dash faster than normal, and this applies to sandy surfaces as well.
Unlock this in Sunbaked Desert World 4 by purchasing it from Poplin Shop for Flower Coins.
Grappling Vine
In midair, press <R> or shake the controller to grab at a wall with a vine.
Unlock this in Fungi Mines World 5 by completing the “Grappling Vine 1” Badge Challenge.
Boosting Spin Jump: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Action Badge
In midair, press <R> or shake the controller to ascend even further with a corkscrew maneuver .
Unlock this in Petal Isles by completing the “Boosting Spin Jump 1” Badge Challenge.
And those are all nine Action Badges in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Check out our other guides to find the eleven Boost Badges, and select the best Badge for any given course.