
In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Mario has access to a wide variety of attacks. These include Jump attacks, Hammer swings, and much more – including newly-introduced special moves that utilize the Crystal Stars. Every time you clear a Chapter, Mario will gain access to a new Special Move, and each one is useful in its own unique way.
In this guide, we’ve put together a list of every Special Move in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, how to use it, and how to obtain it. Let’s-a-go!
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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: Star Power
What is Star Power?
Star Power (SP) is a returning mechanic introduced in the original Paper Mario on Nintendo 64. Every time Mario obtains a Crystal Star and clears a chapter, his maximum Star Power will increase. Special Moves require Star Power to use, and the amount required depends on the Special Move in question.
How to restore Star Power

To regain Star Power, Mario and his partner must execute Action Commands for their attacks with good timing. They can also use the Appeal option under Tactics to earn a bit of Star Power at the cost of their turn.
Furthermore, each of Mario and his partner’s moves have hidden Action Commands that, when used properly, earn even more Star Power for the gauge. For a list of these hidden Action Commands, check out our Stylish Moves guide.