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{{Infobox Special Move
{{Infobox Special Move
|name=Gravitational Pull
|name=Gravitational Pull
|image=[[File:Rosalina Down B SSBU.gif|300px]]
|image=[[File:Smash.4 - Rosalina Down Special.jpg|225px]]
|caption=Gravitational Pull in ''Ultimate''
|caption=Gravitational Pull
|user=[[Rosalina]]
|user=[[Rosalina]]
|universe={{Uv|Mario}}
|universe={{Uv|Mario}}
|interwiki=mariowiki
|interwiki=supermariowiki
|interwikiname=Super Mario Wiki
|interwikiname=Super Mario Wiki
|interwikipage=Star Cursor
|interwikipage=Star Cursor
}}
}}
 
{{cquote|''You have to shake the Wii Remote to perform this move in Super Mario Galaxy, but you won't need to do that in this game.''|cite=Masahiro Sakurai}}
'''Gravitational Pull''' ({{ja|アイテムキャプチャー|Aitemukyapuchā}}, ''Item Capture'') is [[Rosalina]]'s [[down special move]]. In the move, Rosalina waves the {{iw|mariowiki|Star Cursor}} from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}'' around her as a form of protection.
{{cquote|''Draw items safely towards you, injuring foes on the way.''|cite=''Smash for 3DS''{{'}}s foldout}}
'''Gravitational Pull''' ({{ja|アイテムキャプチャー|Aitemukyapuchā}}, ''Item Capture'') is {{SSB4|Rosalina}}'s [[down special move]]. In the move, Rosalina waves the Star Cursor from ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}'' around her as a form of protection.


==Overview==
==Overview==
While the move deals no damage to opponents, it provides several unique effects. First, it attracts all nearby items towards Rosalina. Items grabbed in this way are reset to their initial state, so Rosalina can pick them up and use them even if they were previously thrown by someone else. Second, it will also grab any incoming [[projectile]]s and orbit them around Rosalina before drawing them in and deleting them. Whether a projectile can be grabbed follows the same rules as Villager's [[Pocket]]: it must be [[reflect]]able, be detached from its user, and have a graphical model. Projectiles orbiting Rosalina are changed to her ownership similar to a reflector, meaning they will deal damage to opponents that happen to get in the way. Finally, Gravitational Pull will cause a loose Luma to return to Rosalina provided it isn't loose due to Luma Shot.
Despite appearing to be unable to cause damage by itself, Gravitational Pull has three distinct properties. If Rosalina is within range of any [[item]]s, the Gravitational Pull will bring them towards Rosalina, allowing her to use them. Several items can be moved with one use of Gravitational Pull. If an item has been thrown by another character, Rosalina will gain ownership of the item as she brings it toward herself, nullifying any damage that it would have caused. Finally, Gravitational Pull will cause a loose Luma to return to Rosalina provided it isn't loose due to Luma Shot.
 
Because this move has very little [[lag]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', using it repeatedly will give Rosalina (and Luma, provided the two are together) complete protection even against rapid-firing projectiles such as [[Blaster (Fox)|Fox's Blaster]]. Although Rosalina will not do any damage to opponents when absorbing projectiles from a distance, this still gives her a significant [[neutral game]] advantage against many characters, as it forces them to [[approach]]. This move doesn't work against opposing or reflected [[Luma Shot]]s, and can't pull in Pikmin unless it's from either {{SSB4|Kirby}} or {{SSB4|Villager}}'s [[Pocket]]. This move will briefly stall Rosalina's momentum if used in midair. Gravitational Pull is also very effective at [[gimp]]ing [[Ness]] and [[Lucas]], as the move can be used to intercept and absorb their [[PK Thunder]] while they're trying to get back onto the stage.


Gravitational Pull does not work against Zelda's Din's Fire, Ness' PK Flash, Lucas' PK Freeze, Olimar's Pikmin, and Duck Hunt's Gunmen.
If Rosalina is being directly attacked by a [[projectile]] that is not an item, the Gravitational Pull has a different purpose. It will be absorbed and orbit around towards her nullifying any damage to her. However, while orbiting, the projectile will be considered Rosalina's and do damage to other opponents if they're in the way of the orbit's path.


In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Gravitational Pull can also equip items, instead of only pulling them in. The move also loses one active frame, where items and projectiles aren't nullified anymore. Additionally, the move can also absorb Pikmins now.
Gravitational Pull's variants are Catch and Release, a version that grabs and throw nearby opponents instead of projectiles and items, and Guardian Luma, which makes Luma grow significantly larger and take more hits for a brief period of time.
 
==Instructional quotes==
{{InstructionalQuotes
|ssb4-3char=Rosalina
|ssb4-3desc=Draw items safely towards you, injuring foes on the way.
|ssbuchar=Rosalina
|ssbudesc=Draws items and projectiles safely toward her. While being drawn in, they can damage foes.
}}


==Customization==
==Customization==
Special Move customization was added in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. These are the variations:
Special Move customization was added in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. These are the known variations:
{{CustomSet|Rosalina|Down|name1=Gravitational Pull|desc1-ntsc=Draw items and projectiles safely toward you. While being drawn in, they can damage foes.|desc1-pal=Draw items and projectiles safely towards you. While being drawn in, they can damage foes.|name2=Catch & Release|desc2-ntsc=Pull foes in and damage them. Has no effect on items or projectiles.|desc2-pal=Draws opponents closer to you and can damage them. Has no effect on items or projectiles.|name3=Guardian Luma|desc3=Causes Luma to grow bigger and protect you from attacks. Also does a bit of damage.}}
{{CustomSet|Rosalina|Down|name1=Gravitational Pull|desc1=Draw items and projectiles safely toward you. While being drawn in, they can damage foes.|name2=Catch & Release|desc2=Pull foes in and damage them. Has no effect on items or projectiles.|name3=Guardian Luma|desc3=Causes Luma to grow bigger and protect you from attacks. Also does a bit of damage.}}
# '''Gravitational Pull''': Default.
# '''Gravitational Pull''': Default.
# '''Catch & Release''': Causes fighters to be drawn in and damaged, being released after. However, Rosalina will lose her ability to draw in items. Highly inferior to the default, due to removing Rosalina's immunity to most projectile attacks, and it doesn't deal much knockback to fighters, making it rather impractical to use offensively.
# '''Catch & Release''': Causes fighters to be drawn in and damaged, being released after. However, Rosalina will lose her ability to draw in items. Highly inferior to the default due to removing Rosalina's immunity to all projectiles.
# '''Guardian Luma''': Luma briefly grows larger, protecting Rosalina, and somewhat retains the ability to pull in items. The Luma can also damage nearby fighters, giving the move some offensive properties.
# '''Guardian Luma''': Luma briefly grows larger, protecting Rosalina, and somewhat retains the ability to pull in items.


==Origin==
==Origin==
[[File:Star Cursor Galaxy.jpg|thumb|Suppressing a {{iw|mariowiki|Grand Goomba}} using the Star Cursor in ''Super Mario Galaxy''.]]
[[File:Star Cursor Galaxy.jpg|thumb|Suppressing a {{s|mariowiki|Grand Goomba}} using the Star Cursor in ''Super Mario Galaxy''.]]
While the move is not a clear translation of any move in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}'', Gravitational Pull implements various features of the Star Cursor. The Star Cursor itself appears as part of the move, as it surrounds Rosalina, leaving a blue trail behind it, just like in ''Super Mario Galaxy''.
While the move is not a clear translation of any move in ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}'', Gravitational Pull implements various features of the Star Cursor. The Star Cursor itself appears as part of the move, as it surrounds Rosalina, leaving a blue trail behind it, just like in ''Super Mario Galaxy''.


In ''Super Mario Galaxy'', the player can collect [[Star Bits]] by moving the Star Cursor over them. Rosalina's ability to draw in items with this move appears to be based on this ability.
In ''Super Mario Galaxy'', the player can collect [[Star Bits]] by moving the Star Cursor over them. Rosalina's ability to draw in items with this move appears to be based on this ability.
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In the two-player mode of ''Super Mario Galaxy'', the second player takes control of their own Star Cursor, which they can use to suppress enemies and other hazards by pointing at them and holding A. The ability to deflect projectiles using Gravitational Pull and the ability to damage enemies with Catch & Release may also have been drawn from this feature of the Star Cursor.
In the two-player mode of ''Super Mario Galaxy'', the second player takes control of their own Star Cursor, which they can use to suppress enemies and other hazards by pointing at them and holding A. The ability to deflect projectiles using Gravitational Pull and the ability to damage enemies with Catch & Release may also have been drawn from this feature of the Star Cursor.


It may also incorporate the {{iw|mariowiki|Spin}} move. In ''Super Mario Galaxy'', when the [[Wii Remote]] or [[Nunchuk]] are shaken, the player performs a spinning move, with one of its lesser functions being drawing in objects such as [[Green Shell|shells]], immediately equipping the player with them. Additionally, some enemy projectiles, such as the {{iw|mariowiki|coconut}}s spat by {{iw|mariowiki|octopus|Super Mario Galaxy}}es, can be deflected back at the attacker, similar to how Rosalina takes ownership of other fighters' projectiles. As the Star Cursor appears with the same movement that triggers a Spin, certain projectiles can be caught and deflected, and, as of ''Ultimate'', Rosalina equips drawn-in items, the Spin was likely a large factor in the design of Gravitational Pull. Alternatively, it may reference the {{iw|mariowiki|black hole}}s that appear in ''Super Mario Galaxy'' levels, also drawing in items, enemies, and even the player if they get too close.
The name "Gravitational Pull" is likely a reference to the numerous {{s|mariowiki|black hole}}s found in the ''Super Mario Galaxy'' games.
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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Smash.4 - Rosalina Down Special.jpg|Gravitational Pull in {{forwiiu}}.
File:SSB4 - Gravitational Pull 01.gif|Gravitational Pull with a projectile [[F.L.U.D.D.]]
SSB4 - Gravitational Pull 01.gif|Gravitational Pull with a projectile [[F.L.U.D.D.]]
File:SSB4 - Gravitational Pull 02.gif|The Gravitational Pull brings items toward Rosalina.
SSB4 - Gravitational Pull 02.gif|The Gravitational Pull brings items toward Rosalina.
Rosalina & Luma SSBU Skill Preview Down Special.png|Gravitational Pull as shown by the Move List in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
{{Special Moves|char=Rosalina|game=SSB4}}
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|アイテムキャプチャー|Aitemukyapuchā}}, ''Item Capture''
|en=Gravitational Pull
|fr_ca=Étoile aimantée
|fr_fr=Attraction
|es=Antigravedad
|de=Anziehungskraft
|it=Forza di gravità
|nl=Aantrekkingskracht
|ru={{rollover|Сила притяжения|Sila prityazheniya|?}}
|ko={{rollover|아이템 캡처|Aitem Kaepcheo|?}}, ''Item Capture''
|zh={{rollover|捕捉道具|Bǔzhuō Dàojù|?}}
}}
 
{{Special Moves|char=Rosalina}}


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