Mallow is the first team member you'll meet. Although he's a wimp, crybaby, and all-around idiot,(and if you don't think he's an idiot rethink the frog thing) he comes in handy. An extra person to take care of items will speed up many battles. Of the team, his magic reigns supreme. Also I think he's the grooviest one of them. A talking cloud, I mean, wow!
Weapons
Armor
Magic

Weapons

Unarmed: He packs a pretty weak punch without a weapon, but hit "A" right before first contact.
Froggie Stick: The staff the great sage (an herb!) Frogfucious used when he was Mallow's age. Hit "A" right before he hits the enemy. Lose a turn for laughing at the pathetic joke.
Cymbals: Noise enough to hurt enemies! Hit "A" just before he closes them.
Whomp Glove: A better and more effective punch. Timed hit strategies remain the same.
Ribbit Stick: A Froggie Stick that moves faster and works better. Use the same strategies.
Sticky Glove: The ultimate punch for Mallow. His hands puff up like marshmallows in the microwave. Same strategy as usual.
Sonic Cymbals: Cymbals that will send sonic waves through the air, making the enemy's ears ring in pain. They work in the same basic principal.

Armor

Pants: Sold in Mushroom Kingdom.
Thick Pants: Sold in Rose Town.
Mega Pants: Sold in Moleville.
Happy Pants: Sold in Marrymore.
Sailor Pants: Sold in the Sea, Sunken Ship, and Seaside Town (after Yaridovich)
Fuzzy Pants: Sold in Nimbus Land.
Fire Pants: Sold in Barrel Volcano and Bowser's Keep (before 6 doors)
Prince Pants: Sold in Bowser's Keep (after 6 doors)

Magic

Thunderbolt: Hit the "A" button right at the end of the storm. Very useful at the begining of the game.
HP Rain: Hold "A" and it'll recover more HP. Use it during your second battle with Croco. That's it's main use for me.
Psychopath: Will ascertain the amount of HP an enemy has. Hit "A" right before the spotlights meet and you'll find out what they are thinking.
Shocker: A giant bolt will come down on an enemy... Uh... this is the only move I can't get critical on... someone please tell me.
Snowy: A giant snowstorm will turn into a snowman, who'll sit on the enemies and blow up. Rotate the control pad for extra damage.
Star Rain: A giant star will stomp enemies. Works like Super Jump.
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