Climb (Up, while next to a vine or rope): Mario climbs upward.

Climb Fence (Up, while in front of fence): Mario climbs onto the fence.

Dash (Y or X + Left or Right): Mario runs fast.

Dash Jump (Y or X + Left or Right + B or A): A running jump. Height varies with speed.

Double Jump (Dush Jump + B or A again just as Mario touches ground): A higher jump

Duck (Down): Mario squats down to half his size.

Grab and Throw item (Y or X, while next to item): Mario picks up an enemy or item. Throw or drop by letting go of button.

Ground Pound (Down, while jumping): Mario slams onto the ground. Can beat strong enemies or break blocks.

Hang and Go (Left or Right, while hanging onto a cliff): Mario hangs from the edge while moving along the cliff

Hit Fence (Y or X, while hanging on fence): Mario punches the fence attacking enemies on the other side

Jump (B or A): Mario jumps straight up.

Kick (Left or Right into Shell): Mario kicks whatever's in his path (usually a shell).

Sidle (Left or Right, while on a cliff): Mario sidles against the wall while moving along the cliff.

Slide (Down, while on hill): Mario slides down a slope, defeating any enemies in his way.

Swim (B or A, while underwater): Mario swims upward.

Swing (Left or Right, while holding onto a vine or rope): Mario swings back and forth.

Turn Flip Panel (Y or X, while on top of flip panel on a fence): Mario activates the flip panel and goes on the other side of the fence.

Walk (Left or Right): Mario walks.

Wall Slide (Left or Right in direction of Wall): Mario slides down a wall.

Wall Slide (Wall Slide + B or A): Mario jumps off the wall.