Super Mushroom

A Super Mushroom (also known as a Magic Mushroom, a Power Booster Mushroom, a Power-Up Mushroom, or simply a Mushroom) is a red mushroom with white spots that serves a particular function depending on the game in which it is found. Its first and most common effect is causing Mario to turn into his Super form, allowing him to smash through bricks and take an extra hit from enemies. The Poison Mushroom can be considered its opposite, a mushroom item that hurts the player. Both this and the standard mushroom are designed after the poisonous , with the shape resembling a .
The idea for Super Mushrooms was originally believed to have been inspired by the cake that Alice eats in that makes her grow after having been shrunk by a potion. However, Shigeru Miyamoto later corrected himself, saying that this was a misunderstanding; the mushrooms were actually inspired by the concept of mushrooms being associated with magical worlds in general, like the wonderland of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and the Mushroom Kingdom. Regardless, the item has become one of the most iconic items in video game history, and it is almost as known as Mario himself.
==Idea Wiki appearances==
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==Gallery==
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Category:Items
Category:Super Mario Bros.
Category:Mushrooms