Purple POW Block

The Purple POW Block is a variation of the POW Block that flattens other players. It debuts in Hammer Bro Kart Racers, but it doesn't appear in Mario fan games until New Super Mario Bros. 5-Star Adventure.
==Game Appearances==
===Hammer Bro Kart Racers===
The Purple POW Block is a rare item that makes its first ever appearance in Hammer Bro Kart Racers, where it can be obtained from 6th to 10th place. When activated, the Purple POW Block will appear above all racers ahead of the user and flatten thrice, shaking the ground each time it flattens. On the third strike, the Purple POW block will vanish and flattens the opponents and drop their items as if a giant driver drove over them, although it also decreases their handling by 80%.
For targets of a Purple POW Block, there is a conventional way to escape from the item. The Purple POW Block only affects racers who are on the ground, meaning it can be avoided if the player is in midair while the third strike goes off. There are also two less conventional ways to avoid it. One way is by hopping, but this requires perfect timing. The other way is to get hit by an item that makes the player flip over, such as a shell. If the player has an invincibility item, they will not be affected.
===New Super Mario Bros. 5-Star Adventure===
The Purple POW Block makes its Mario series debut in New Super Mario Bros. 5-Star Adventure. When thrown or hit, the Purple POW Block defeats all enemies on-screen, knocks floating Coins to the ground, and triggers nearby blocks.
==Gallery==
File:Purple POW Block - Mario Kart Wii.png
File:PurplePOWBlockMK8.png
File:PurplePOWBlockKartWiiPlanarModel.png
File:PurplePOWBlockUltimate.png
File:PurplePOWBlockSSBUModel.png
File:PurplePOWBlockSSB4Model.png
File:PurplePOWBlockKartWiiModel.png
File:PurplePOWBlockNSMBW.png
File:Purple POW Block Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png
File:Purple POW Ring.png
File:Purple POW Explosion.png
File:Purple POW Shake Line.png
Category:Blocks
Category:Explosives
Category:Items
Category:Mario (series)
Category:Mario Items