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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (TTYD)
Head Rattle Timing and Effects
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Head Rattle is one of Mario's Hammer moves in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (TTYD). Read on to learn about the effects of Head Rattle, its FP cost, and how to time its Action Command and Stylish Move!
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Head Rattle Details
Head Rattle Effect and Target
| Description | Attack the leftmost grounded enemy with a hammer attack that confuses the target. Confusion may cause enemies to attack their allies or heal your party. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| How to Get | Equip Head Rattle Badge | ||
| Target | Single enemy | ||
| Attack Type | Hammer | FP | 2 |
Head Rattle Action Command Timing
Tilt the L Stick Left and Release Once the Star Lights Up
The Action Command for Head Rattle requires the player to tilt and hold the L stick to the left. Release the L Stick once the star icon at the end lights up. This will allow Mario's hammer attack to do more damage and confuse the target enemy.
Head Rattle Stylish Move Timing
Press A as You Hit the Enemy and Again Once Mario Lands His Backflip
The Stylish Move timing for Head Rattle requires the player to press the A button upon releasing the L Stick so that the stylish move is registered as the enemy is hit. This makes Mario do a backflip. Press the A button again once he lands his flip to perform his second stylish move.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Related Guides
List of All Moves
| All Moves and Attacks | |
|---|---|
 Jump Moves |
 Hammer Moves |
 Special Moves |
 Party Member Moves |
Other Move Guides
| Move Guides | |
|---|---|
| Action Commands | Stylish Moves |
| All Moves Tier List | Best Jump Moves |
| Best Hammer Moves | Best Party Member Moves |
| Best Special Moves | - |
All Hammer Moves
| All Moves | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Charge | Fire Drive | Hammer | Hammer Throw |
| Head Rattle | Ice Smash | Piercing Blow | Power Smash |
| Quake Hammer | Super Hammer | Ultra Hammer | |
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