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Rex
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Rex

Learn how to defeat Rex, the purple dinosaur in Super Mario World, by jumping on him twice or using a spin jump. Yoshi can also eat him.

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Learn how to defeat Rex, the purple dinosaur in Super Mario World, by jumping on him twice or using a spin jump. Yoshi can also eat him.

Rex is a purple dinosaur, resembling a dragon, that walks around the level. Touching him is harmful.

How to defeat:

  1. Jump on Rex once to flatten him to half his size.
  2. Jump on him again to defeat him.
  3. Alternatively, you can defeat Rex with a swift spin jump.
  4. Yoshi can also eat Rex.
Tips
  • Be careful, as touching Rex is harmful.
  • A spin jump is a quick way to defeat him.
  • If Yoshi is available, he can easily consume Rex.

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