In Super Mario World, what power-up item gives Mario a cape?

In Super Mario World, the power-up item that gives Mario a cape is the Cape Feather. It is a distinctive yellow feather that transforms Super Mario into Caped Mario, granting abilities unavailable from the standard Super Mushroom or Fire Flower.

The cape allows Mario to fly after building up running speed, glide through the air, and slow or redirect his descent. It can also be swung to attack enemies and interact with objects. Skilled players use the cape to gain extra height, cross long gaps, and uncover secret routes throughout Dinosaur Land.

The name is often confused with “Flying Feather,” but that is not the canonical item name. The Raccoon Leaf and Super Leaf belong to other Mario games and produce different transformations, generally associated with raccoon or Tanooki abilities. Super Mario World also lets players store an extra power-up in the item box at the top of the screen, so a Cape Feather can be saved for later use. The item became one of the game’s defining innovations and helped make exploration feel much more open.