Rabbit

In the Super Mario franchise, rabbits typically appear as interactive species that hold important items and tend to flee when approached. In Super Mario 64, a yellow rabbit named MIPS appears in the basement of the Mushroom Castle; catching it rewards a secret Power Star. In Super Mario 64 DS, generic rabbits appear throughout the castle, each character having their own color-coded rabbit that grants keys to unlock mini-games. Special glowing rabbits also appear, which unlock a hidden Power Star when captured. In Super Mario 3D World, rabbits drop power-ups and coins, while glowing rabbits drop Green Stars. In Super Mario Odyssey, gray and white rabbits wearing top hats will flee, but can be slowed down with an attack; capturing them yields a Power Moon. On the Dark Side of the Moon, the area known as Rabbit Ridge features numerous white rabbits, ruled by Madame Broode and the Broodals. Additionally, rabbits appear in the Mario Party series and on the sidelines of the Piranha Plant Forest court in Mario Tennis Aces. In Luigi's Mansion 3, a golden rabbit appears in a specific room and requires use of the Poltergust G-00 and Dark-Light Device to capture. Overall, rabbits in the Super Mario games play varied roles, acting as sources of rewards, puzzle elements, and sometimes challenging characters to chase.