Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door/Crystal Star Powers

Completion of a Chapter will unlock new abilities that can be used in battle. In order to use these special moves, Mario needs to have enough Star Power, represented by the gauges and dots at the top of the battle. Each "dot" represents one full point of Star Power. Mario and Partners can gain Star Power by successfully landing attacks in battle, performing Stylish maneuvers, using the Appeal action, successfully guarding attacks, or sleeping at an Inn.

There are mild changes to Star Power based off the composition of the battle's audience. Dull Bones will never give Star Power unless Mario or his Partner Appeals, while Toads grant three times the standard amount. Koopas hiding in their shells do not grant Star Power. Any members that are asleep due to a Crazy Dayzee will not grant Star Power.

All Star Powers ignore evasion, invisibility, and pierce defense (except for special defense such as the Iron Clefts'). Only Mario can use Star Powers in battle.

Sweet Treat

• Crystal Star received: Map
• Power obtained: Prologue
• What it does: Replenishes HP and FP.
• To use power: Tilt repeatedly. Watch out for the poison mushrooms! There are only three poison mushrooms when you use this power, so basically once you've seen them pass by, fire like mad.
• Power needed: 1

Earth Tremor

• Crystal Star received: Diamond Star
• Power obtained: Chapter 1
• What it does: If successful, this power creates earthquakes against all enemies, including ones on the ceiling.
• To use power: Press as the stars light up. There are six gauges total, and each one moves faster than the last.
• Power needed: 2

Clock Out

• Crystal Star received: Emerald Star
• Power obtained: Chapter 2
• What it does: If successful, has a chance to immobilize enemies temporarily.
• To use power: If the , , or buttons appear above the enemy, tap the button above the enemy to fill the gauge.
• Power needed: 2

Power Lift

• Crystal Star received: Gold Star
• Power obtained: Chapter 3
• What it does: Boosts attack and defense power for a short time.
• To use power: Choose the attack and defense arrows using and the Action command. Just watch out for the poison mushrooms.
• Power needed: 3

Art Attack

• Crystal Star received: Ruby Star
• Power obtained: Chapter 4
• What it does: Circles around enemies and can deliver possibly unlimited damage in a short duration.
• To use power: Use to circle around the enemy during battle.
• Power needed: 4

Sweet Feast

• Crystal Star received: Sapphire Star
• Power obtained: Chapter 5
• What it does: Much like Sweat Treat, but you'll replenish a lot more HP and FP.
• To use power: Hold , release to stop shooting stars. Watch out for the Poison Mushrooms!
• Power needed: 5

Showstopper

• Crystal Star received: Garnet Star
• Power obtained: Chapter 6
• What it does: If successful, destroys weak enemies in a single blow! This has no impact against certain bosses or other strong enemies.
• To use power: Press the buttons that appear on the screen.
• Power needed: 2

Supernova

• Crystal Star received: Crystal Star
• Power obtained: Chapter 7
• What it does: Does a whole lot of damage to all enemies. Each successful meter filled does 3 damage for a total of 15.
• To use power: Just press repeatedly.
• Power needed: 6