Power Moon Shopping Spree: How Many Can You Really Buy in Super Mario Odyssey?
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The pursuit of 999 Power Moons in Super Mario Odyssey is a quest undertaken by completionists and dedicated players alike. A crucial aspect of this monumental task involves hitting the shops, stocking up on those shining celestial bodies to reach the coveted total. But just how many Power Moons can you actually buy?
The short answer is this: You can buy a total of 120 Power Moons to reach the total of 999 Power Moons. This is broken down as one Power Moon from each kingdom to complete the “Shopping in [Kingdom]” objective and another 119 Power Moons from any of the shops in the game. After you beat the final boss, every shop will start selling infinite amounts of moons.
Understanding the Moon Economy of Super Mario Odyssey
The game masterfully balances exploration, challenge, and, yes, shopping. Power Moons are scattered throughout each kingdom, hidden behind puzzles, boss battles, and clever secrets. However, for those seeking to achieve the ultimate goal of 999 Power Moons, the shops play a significant role. They offer a guaranteed, albeit costly, route to boosting your total.
Pre-Game vs. Post-Game Shopping
The availability of Power Moons in shops hinges on your progress in the game. Before defeating Bowser and completing the main story, each kingdom’s Crazy Cap store only sells one unique Power Moon, specifically for the “Shopping in [Kingdom]” achievement. Once the main story concludes, every shop will begin stocking an unlimited supply of Power Moons. This post-game access is essential for acquiring the additional moons needed to reach the maximum.
The Coin Investment
Reaching the magic number of 999 Power Moons through shopping requires a substantial investment of coins. Each Power Moon purchased from a store costs 100 coins. To buy the maximum number of additional Power Moons (119), you’ll need a whopping 11,900 coins. That’s on top of the coins you’ll need for costumes and other in-game items! As the article mentions, it takes around 37,189 coins to unlock every single thing in the game, including the Power Moons. Coin farming becomes a necessary evil for serious completionists.
Optimizing Your Shopping Strategy
The best strategy is to focus on collecting as many Power Moons through exploration and challenges as possible before resorting to buying them. This not only saves coins but also allows you to experience the full breadth of the game. Once you’ve exhausted the readily available moons, then it’s time to hit the shops and fill the gaps. You can also unlock Luigi’s Balloon World by completing the main story, then find Luigi in each kingdom to play his new game. This is a great way to farm coins!
Power Moon FAQs: Everything You Need to Know
Still have questions about Power Moons and how to get them all? Here are some frequently asked questions to clear up any remaining confusion:
1. How many unique Power Moons are in Super Mario Odyssey?
There are 880 unique Power Moons scattered throughout the kingdoms. These are the ones you find through exploration, completing challenges, and defeating bosses.
2. What happens when I get 500 Power Moons?
Reaching 500 Power Moons unlocks the Darker Side kingdom, the ultimate challenge in the game.
3. Can I miss Power Moons in Super Mario Odyssey?
No, you cannot permanently miss any Power Moons. Even if a challenge is initially difficult, you can always return later to attempt it again.
4. How many Power Moons do I need to 100% Super Mario Odyssey?
To achieve “100%” completion, you need to collect all 880 unique Power Moons and purchase an additional 119 from the shops to reach a total of 999.
5. What is the hardest level in Super Mario Odyssey?
The Darker Side kingdom is widely considered the hardest, featuring a grueling gauntlet of challenges.
6. How many coins do I need to get all 999 moons?
You need 11,900 coins to buy the final 119 Power Moons.
7. What happens when you get 1000 Power Moons?
While the game’s counter stops at 999, reaching that number triggers several visual changes. Your ship’s sail turns gold, you can fight a more challenging version of the final Bowser battle, and fireworks launch from Peach’s Castle in the Mushroom Kingdom. Plus, the end credits show you a new postcard.
8. Is there a secret world in Mario Odyssey?
Yes, there are two: the Dark Side and the Darker Side of the Moon. The Dark Side unlocks after collecting 250 Power Moons, and the Darker Side unlocks after 500.
9. Can you buy all the Power Moons?
No, you cannot buy all 880 unique Power Moons. You can buy one Power Moon from each shop and an additional 119 after that.
10. Should I collect all the Power Moons?
That depends on your play style. Collecting all the Power Moons is challenging. You get the best reward at 500 moons.
11. What do you get when you 100% Mario Odyssey?
To get the full 100% ending with the new Bowser portrait, the golden Odyssey balloon, the fireworks, and the hat on top of the castle, you have to get every costume (which means every purple coin) and 999 moons.
12. Where is the best place to grind coins in Mario Odyssey?
With the update to Super Mario Odyssey adding Luigi’s Balloon World, it changed the ideal way to farm for coins – if you’ve beaten the game already of course. You unlock Luigi’s Balloon World by completing the main story.
13. Can you miss moons in Mario Odyssey?
No, some moons in Mario Odyssey are hidden behind boss battles, challenge puzzles or NPC quests, but some of them are literally just under rocks, under snow, in trees, or in wooden boxes.
14. Is there a Super Yoshi Odyssey?
Super Yoshi Odyssey is a DLC for Super Mario Odyssey that is developed by Stardust Works.
15. Is there a Super Luigi Odyssey?
Super Luigi Odyssey is a sequel to and spinoff of Super Mario Odyssey made by Nightcap Devs. It takes place during the events of Super Mario Odyssey. The game can be purchased as DLC for Super Mario Odyssey for $39.95 if already owning the original Super Mario Odyssey.
Embracing the Moon Hunt
Super Mario Odyssey is more than just a game; it’s an experience. The quest to find and collect all those Power Moons is a testament to the game’s depth and replayability. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the Mario universe, chasing those moons will offer hours of entertainment. The Games Learning Society promotes understanding and appreciation of games and game based learning. For more information, check out their website at GamesLearningSociety.org.
So, grab your Cappy, stock up on coins, and get ready to embark on the ultimate Power Moon shopping spree!