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Paper Mario TTYD Best Moves Tier List

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There are a lot of moves Mario and his party members can use in battle in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (TTYD), but some of the best moves to use outshine weaker ones. Read on for a tier list of the best moves that Mario and his party members can use!

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Mario Moves Tier List

SS Rank IconSS Tier ・Multibounce
・Fire Drive
・Power Bounce
・Quake Hammer
・Ultra Hammer
S Rank IconS Tier ・Power Smash
・Ice Smash
・Piercing Blow
・Sleepy Stomp
・Tornado Jump
・Spin Jump
・Spring Jump
・Super Hammer
A Rank IconA Tier ・Jump
・Hammer
・Power Jump
・Hammer Throw
・Head Rattle
・Shrink Stomp
・Soft Stomp

The best jump moves Mario can use are those that allow him to deal as much damage as possible. This is similar to the best hammer moves he can use.

Other moves, specifically those that inflict status effects, aren't always reliable.

All Moves in Paper Mario TTYD

Party Member Move Tier List

SS Rank IconSS Tier ・Bob-ombast
・Dodgy Fog
・Fiery Jinx
・Ground Pound
・Gulp
・Mini-Egg
・Multibonk
・Shell Shield
・Stampede
・Veil
S Rank IconS Tier ・Body Slam
・Bomb
・Bomb Squad
・Gale Force
・Headbonk
・Hold Fast
・Lip Lock
・Power Shell
・Rally Wink
・Shade Fist
・Shell Toss
A Rank IconA Tier ・Infatuate
・Kiss Thief
・Smooch
・Tattle
・Tease

The best moves that Mario's party members can use are those that have consistent high damage and have a considerable low FP needed to use them.

Best Party Member Moves Tier List

Special Moves Tier List

SS Rank IconSS Tier ・Power Lift
・Showstopper
S Rank IconS Tier ・Art Attack
・Earth Tremor
・Supernova
A Rank IconA Tier ・Clock Out
・Sweet Feast
・Sweet Treat

The best special moves that Mario can use are those that are versatile and can produce tremendous amounts of damage that can easily defeat any enemy you encounter.

Best Special Moves Tier List

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Related Guides

Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Moves

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List of All Moves

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Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Jump Moves Jump Moves Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Hammer Moves Hammer Moves
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Special Moves Special Moves Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Partner Moves Party Member Moves

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