Upon defeat, he recognizes the party's strength and positive energy, and he and his pocket dimension disappear until the day he finally gains the solidity of the third dimension. As a two-dimensional being, he is perplexed by the three-dimensional forms of Mario's party, so he demands a fight to try and understand them. In the Japanese version, Culex claims to be a timeless overlord made of pure evil. The door to Culex also vanishes, leaving a solid rock wall in its place.Ĭulex's alignment and motives differ drastically between the Japanese and English versions. Culex then leaves Mario's dimension as Mario is transported back to Monstro Town. If Mario's party wins, Culex rewards Mario with the Quartz Charm. All four Crystals can be defeated independently before targeting Culex, but if Culex falls, any remaining Crystals shatter one by one on their next turn. These Crystals have magical attacks that correspond with their elemental power. In battle, Culex is aided by four Crystals – the Earth Crystal, the Fire Crystal, the Water Crystal, and the Wind Crystal. Mario, Toadstool, and Geno face Culex and the Crystals. Culex, combined with the Crystals, has 12,396 HP, which exceeds both of Smithy's phases combined. He also emanates what appears to be dark energy.Īlongside the Crystals, Culex is an even more powerful boss than the main story's antagonist, Smithy, as he has 4,096 HP, the second most of any encounter in the game (behind only Smithy's second phase). He appears to be a type of demon, having dark purple skin, red twisted horns and wings, a red mark along his torso, a jagged tail, and several crystals surrounding his waist. Culex is a being from a different dimension who desires to do battle with warriors from Mario's world. And I will consume you!” - Culex, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven StarsĬulex is an optional hidden boss who appears in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.

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