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Official artwork of Marx in ''Kirby Super Star''.
Official artwork of Marx in ''Kirby Super Star''.
|boss = ''[[Ultimate]]''
|boss = ''[[Ultimate]]''
|universe = {{uv|Kirby}}
|universe = {{uv|Kirby}}
|location = [[Mysterious Dimension]]
|console = Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|console = Super Nintendo Entertainment System
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'''Marx''' ({{ja|マルク|Maruku}}, ''Marx''<!--The name is written in katakana closer to "Mark", but is spelled as "Marx" when romanized in Japanese games.-->) is a character from the ''{{uv|Kirby}}'' series, and is the primary antagonist of the {{s|wikirby|Milky Way Wishes}} game in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''. He appears as a [[boss]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
'''Marx''' ({{ja|マルク|Maruku}}, ''Marx''<!--The name is written in katakana closer to "Mark", but is spelled as "Marx" when romanized in Japanese games.-->) is a character from the {{uv|Kirby}} series, and is the primary antagonist of the {{s|wikirby|Milky Way Wishes}} game in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''. He appears as a [[boss]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.


==Origin==
==Origin==
[[File:MarxBossFightKSSU.png|thumb|left|Marx confronting [[Kirby]] in ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby Super Star Ultra}}''.]]
[[File:MarxBossFightKSSU.png|thumb|left|Marx confronting [[Kirby]] in ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby Super Star Ultra}}''.]]
Marx made his debut as a major character in the ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' game {{s|wikirby|Milky Way Wishes}}. In the game, Marx asks [[Kirby]] to gather the power of surrounding stars to awaken the giant comet, {{s|wikirby|Galactic Nova}}, so the sun and moon can stop fighting. Once Kirby finds and awakes Nova, Marx appears and asks it for the ability to rule [[wikirby:Popstar|Pop Star]]. Nova grants Marx's wish, causing him to become larger and grow crystal wings. After Kirby defeats him, Marx is sent flying into Nova, their impact causing them to explode.
Marx made his debut as a major character in the ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' game {{s|wikirby|Milky Way Wishes}}. In the game, Marx asks [[Kirby]] to gather the power of surrounding stars to awaken the giant comet, {{s|wikirby|Galactic Nova}} in order to make the sun and moon stop fighting. Once Kirby finds and awakens Nova, Marx appears, knocks Kirby out of the way, and asks Nova for the ability to rule [[wikirby:Popstar|Pop Star]]. Nova grants Marx's wish, causing him to become larger and grow crystal wings. After Kirby defeats him, Marx is sent flying into Nova, with the impact causing them to explode.


Marx appears as the final boss of Milky Way Wishes, and, subsequently, the whole entirety of ''Kirby Super Star''. He also appears as the final boss of [[wikirby:The Arena#Kirby Super Star/Kirby Super Star Ultra|The Arena]] sub-game. In [[wikirby:The True Arena#Kirby Super Star Ultra|The True Arena]] sub-game from ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby Super Star Ultra}}'',  Marx's unconscious body absorbs the remaining energy from Nova, transforming him into {{s|wikirby|Marx Soul}}.
Marx appears as the final boss of Milky Way Wishes, and, effectively, of ''Kirby Super Star'' as a whole. He also appears as the final boss of [[wikirby:The Arena#Kirby Super Star/Kirby Super Star Ultra|The Arena]] sub-game. In [[wikirby:The True Arena#Kirby Super Star Ultra|The True Arena]] sub-game from ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby Super Star Ultra}}'',  Marx's unconscious body absorbs the remaining energy from Nova, transforming him into {{s|wikirby|Marx Soul}}.


In addition to these appearances, Marx appears as the final boss in the ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby Mass Attack}}'' sub-game {{s|wikirby|Kirby Brawlball}}, and as both a playable character and a secret boss in ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby Star Allies}}''.
In addition to these appearances, Marx appears as the final boss in the ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby Mass Attack}}'' sub-game {{s|wikirby|Kirby Brawlball}}, and as both a playable character and a secret boss in ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby Star Allies}}'', being fought during the credits sequence of the ''{{s|wikirby|Heroes in Another Dimension}}'' sub-game.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
While Marx does not make an appearance, a remix of the theme that plays when fighting him in ''Kirby Super Star'', Vs. Marx, appears in [[List of SSBB Music (Kirby series)#Vs. Marx|''Brawl'']] and [[List of SSB4 Music (Kirby series)#Vs. Marx|''Smash 4'']] as a music track.
While Marx himself does not make an appearance, a remix of the theme that plays when fighting him in ''Kirby Super Star'', Vs. Marx, appears in [[List of SSBB Music (Kirby series)#Vs. Marx|''Brawl'']] and [[List of SSB4 Music (Kirby series)#Vs. Marx|''Smash 4'']] as a music track.


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
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===As a boss===
===As a boss===
[[File:Marx SSBU.png|thumb|200px|Marx (True Form) as he appears in ''Ultimate''.|left]]
[[File:Marx SSBU.png|thumb|200px|Marx (True Form) as he appears in ''Ultimate''.|left]]
[[File:Marx WoL.jpg|thumb|Marx's location in World of Light|right]]
[[File:Marx WoL.jpg|thumb|Marx's location in World of Light]]
In ''Ultimate'', Marx appears as a [[boss]] at the end of {{SSBU|Kirby}}'s, {{SSBU|Rosalina & Luma}}'s, and {{SSBU|Inkling}}'s {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} run,  as well as in [[Adventure Mode: World of Light]]. {{SSBU|Sephiroth}} also faces Marx during his Classic Mode, as with most other bosses in the game, though not as the final round. Normally, {{SSBUMusicLink|Kirby|Vs. Marx}} plays during the battle, but {{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Calamari Inkantation}} plays in Inkling's route, and {{SSBUMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Galeem / Dharkon}} plays during the boss rush. His voice appears similar to the one heard in ''Kirby Star Allies''. His battle takes place in the [[Mysterious Dimension]], which is in [[The Dark Realm]].
In ''Ultimate'', Marx appears as a [[boss]] at the end of {{SSBU|Kirby}}'s, {{SSBU|Rosalina & Luma}}'s, and {{SSBU|Inkling}}'s {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} run,  as well as in [[Adventure Mode: World of Light]]. {{SSBU|Sephiroth}} also faces Marx during his Classic Mode, as with other regular bosses in the game, though in the third round. Normally, {{SSBUMusicLink|Kirby|Vs. Marx}} plays during the battle, but {{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Calamari Inkantation}} plays in Inkling's route, and {{SSBUMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Galeem / Dharkon}} plays during the boss rush in the [[Final stage (World of Light)|final stage]]. His voice appears similar to the one heard in ''Kirby Star Allies''. His battle takes place in the [[Mysterious Dimension]], which is in [[The Dark Realm]].


Marx's boss fight starts off with him using the moves that he similarly used against Kirby in ''Kirby Super Star''. When the fighter gets close, he will teleport some distance away from them. Marx has three moves that he didn't have in ''Kirby Super Star'' or ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'': an attack where his eyes turn black and black balls spawn from them, an attack where he creates vein-like growths, and an attack where his eyes enlarge and fire lasers.
Marx's boss fight starts off with him using the moves that he similarly used against Kirby in ''Kirby Super Star'' (except the arrow attack). When the fighter gets close, he will teleport some distance away from them. Marx has three moves that he didn't have in ''Kirby Super Star'' or ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'': an attack where his eyes turn black and black balls spawn from them, an attack where he creates vein-like growths, and an attack where his eyes enlarge and fire lasers.


Upon defeat, Marx screams and starts flying around the stage sporadically. His wings break off as he reverts to his smaller form and lands face first on the ground. His body also temporarily alights in a purple flame that simmers out just before the screen fades out.
Upon defeat, Marx screams and starts flying around the stage sporadically. His wings break off as he reverts to his smaller form and lands face first on the ground. His body also temporarily alights in a purple flame that rises out of him just before the screen fades out.
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|{{s|wikirby|Shooter Cutter}}|| ||Sends out four {{iw|wikirby|Cutter}} boomerangs from his body that all circle back to him. At low health, he'll perform this move twice in a row, a reference to when Marx Soul does the attack. The blades can be reflected or eaten.
|4-Way Cutter Attack<br/>({{ja|４方向カッター攻撃|Yon-Hōkō Kattā Kōgeki}})|| ||Sends out four {{iw|wikirby|Cutter}} boomerangs from his body that all circle back to him. At low health, he'll perform this move twice in a row, a reference to when Marx Soul does the attack. The blades can be reflected or eaten. This attack is referred to as '''{{s|wikirby|Shooter Cutter}}''' ({{ja|シューターカッター|Shūtā Kattā}}) in the ''Kirby'' series.
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|Marx Laser|| ||Marx teleports to the player's vertical position. He charges up and fires a laser that crosses the entire stage. This attack deals [[darkness]] damage. Can not be [[shield]]ed, but can be [[armor]]ed by attacks such as Kirby's [[Stone]].
|Extra-Thick Laser<br/>({{ja|極太レーザー|Gokubuto Rēzā}})|| ||Marx teleports to the player's vertical position. He charges up and fires a laser that crosses the entire stage. This attack deals [[darkness]] damage. Can not be [[shield]]ed, but can be [[armor]]ed by attacks such as Kirby's [[Stone]]. This move is referred to as '''Marx Cannon''' ({{ja|マルク砲|Maruku-hō}}) in the ''Kirby'' series.
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|Jester Ball Spit-Drop|| ||Floats to the top of the screen and drops a large Ice Ball. The Ice Ball explodes into two icy shockwaves when it reaches the player's current vertical position, spreading out horizontally and [[Freeze|freezing]] the player on contact. It can be reflected or eaten. The icy shockwaves can also be absorbed.
|Ice Bomb<br/>({{ja|氷爆弾|Kōri Bakudan}})|| ||Floats to the top of the screen and drops a large ice ball. The ice ball explodes into two icy shockwaves when it reaches the player's current vertical position, spreading out horizontally and [[Freeze|freezing]] the player on contact. It can be reflected or eaten. The icy shockwaves can also be absorbed. This move is referred to as '''Ice Bowl''' ({{ja|アイスボウル|Aisu Bōru}}) in the ''Kirby'' series.
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|Seed Attack|| ||Flies offscreen and drops five to seven seeds that disappear into the ground. Afterwards, large, thorny vines will grow upward from where the seeds landed. At low health more seeds will fall; they will also fall and grow faster. Unlike in ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', shielding the seeds does not destroy them.
|Makai Plant<br/>({{ja|魔界植物|Makai Shokubutsu}})|| ||Flies offscreen and drops five to seven seeds that disappear into the ground. Afterwards, large, thorny vines will grow upward from where the seeds landed. At low health more seeds will fall; they will also fall and grow faster. Unlike in ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', shielding the seeds does not destroy them. This move is referred to as '''Seed Attack''' ({{ja|シード攻撃|Shīdo Kōgeki}}) in the ''Kirby'' series.
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|Shadow Uppercut|| ||A shadow appears on the ground and follows the player. After a bit of time, the shadow doubles in size and Marx flies out of it. Marx often uses this attack after using another attack that puts him offscreen, doing so more frequently at low health.
|Jump Out of the Ground<br/>({{ja|地面飛び出し|Jimen Tobidashi}})|| ||A shadow appears on the ground and follows the player. After a bit of time, the shadow doubles in size and Marx flies out of it. Marx often uses this attack after using another attack that puts him offscreen, doing so more frequently at low health. This move is referred to as '''Shadow Upper''' ({{ja|シャドウアッパー|Shadō Appā}}) in the ''Kirby'' series.
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|Black Hole|| ||Splits in two, opening a Black Hole that will attempt to absorb the player. If the player gets caught, they will take massive damage and get spiked into the ground. Marx prefaces this attack with three teleports from side to side, until stopping at the exact center of the screen. Marx is can be damaged prior to splitting but is intangible afterwards.
|Black Hole<br/>({{ja|ブラックホール|Burakku Hōru}})|| ||Splits in two, opening a Black Hole that will attempt to absorb the player. If the player gets caught, they will take massive damage and get spiked into the ground. Marx prefaces this attack with three teleports from side to side, until stopping at the exact center of the screen. Marx can be damaged prior to splitting but is intangible afterwards.
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| || ||Marx's eyes go completely black, then black balls come out of them and start bouncing around the stage, dealing [[darkness]] damage to the player if they hit. At low health, Marx will spawn more black balls, up to 6.
|Tracking Eye<br/>({{ja|追尾する目|Tsuibisuru Me}})|| ||Marx's eyes go completely black, then black balls come out of them and start bouncing around the stage, dealing [[darkness]] damage to the player if they hit. At low health, Marx will spawn more black balls, up to 6.
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| || ||Moves to the middle of the screen and retracts his wings, where pink, branching appendages resembling blood vessels grow out instead, spreading across the screen and dealing [[Flame|fire]] damage to the player. The attack is vertically mirrored. There are two variations: one in which the appendages fill the center bottom of the screen while leaving the corners untouched and vice-versa.
|Capillary Expansion<br/>({{ja|毛細血管展開|Mōsaikekkan Tenkai}})|| ||Moves to the middle of the screen and retracts his wings, where pink, branching appendages resembling blood vessels grow out instead, spreading across the screen and dealing [[Flame|fire]] damage to the player. The attack is vertically mirrored. There are two variations: one in which the appendages fill the center bottom of the screen while leaving the corners untouched and vice-versa.
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| || ||Grows large compound eyes that send out multiple laser beams from the eyes. The lasers are evenly spaced from each other but have a random rotation. This attack deals [[electric]] damage. At low health, more lasers will be sent from each eye.
|Compound Eye Laser<br/>({{ja|複眼レーザー|Fukugan Rēzā}})|| ||Grows large compound eyes that send out multiple laser beams from the eyes. The lasers are evenly spaced from each other but have a random rotation. This attack deals [[electric]] damage. At low health, more lasers will be sent from each eye.
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===Spirits===
===Spirits===
Marx also appears in the game as a [[spirit]] in both his normal and true form.
Marx also appears as two different [[primary spirit]]s.
 
Marx can be obtained by defeating the boss in the Mysterious Dimension sub-dungeon in World of Light.
 
Marx (True Form) can be obtained by [[Enhanceable spirit|enhancing]] the Marx spirit at level 99.


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<gallery>
<gallery>
Marx.png|Official render of Marx's jester form from ''Ultimate''.
Marx.png|Official render of Marx's jester form from ''Ultimate''.
Marx Cutter.jpg| Shooter Cutter Attack.
Marx Cutter.jpg| Shooter Cutter.
Marx Ice Bomb.jpg| Ice Bomb.
Marx Ice Bomb.jpg| Ice Ball.
Marx Seeds.jpg| Marx's seeds before sprouting.
Marx Seeds.jpg| Marx's seeds before sprouting.
Marx Thorn.jpg| The seeds sprout into tall thorn vines.
Marx Thorn.jpg| The seeds sprout into tall thorn vines.
Marx Black Hole 1.jpg| Marx splits, starting the black hole.
Marx Black Hole 1.jpg| Marx splits, starting the black hole.
Marx Black Hole 2.jpg| Black hole.
Marx Black Hole 2.jpg| Black Hole.
Marx Laser Beam.jpg| Laser Beam.
Marx Laser Beam.jpg| Marx Cannon.
Marx Flip Ultima.jpg| Flip Ultima Attack
Marx Flip Ultima.jpg| Flip Ultima Attack
Marx Eye Orbs.jpg| Black eye orbs.
Marx Eye Orbs.jpg| Black eye orbs.
Marx Fire Veins.jpg| Fire veins.
Marx Fire Veins.jpg| Capillary Expansion.
Marx Compound Eye Beams.jpg| Compound eye beams.
Marx Compound Eye Beams.jpg| Compound Eye Laser.
Marx classic mode.jpg|Marx at the end of Inkling's Classic Mode route.
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==In other languages==
{{Langtable
|ja={{ja|マルク|Maruku}}, ''Marx''
|en=Marx
|fr=Max
|de=Max
|it=Mark
|es=Marx
|zh_cn={{rollover|魔噜酷|Mólūkù|?}}, ''Marx''
|zh_tw={{rollover|魔嚕酷|Mólūkù|?}}, ''Marx''
|ko={{rollover|마르크|Mareukeu|?}}, ''Marx''
|nl=Marx
|ru={{rollover|Маркс|Marks|?}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Marx is the only boss to be fought in [[World of Light|Adventure Mode]] that does not have an area themed after his game of origin. His [[Mysterious Dimension|area]] appears to be a destroyed variant of various locales in the World of Light, as opposed to Planet Popstar's moon, on which he is fought in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''. His boss arena appears visually similar to its original appearance, however.
*Marx is the only boss to be fought in [[World of Light|Adventure Mode]] that does not have an area themed after his game of origin. His [[Mysterious Dimension|area]] appears to be a destroyed variant of various locales in the World of Light, as opposed to the unknown planet on which he is fought in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''. His boss arena appears visually similar to its original appearance, however.
*Just like in his original boss fight, players can avoid his giant laser beam by ducking under it.
*Just like in his original boss fight, players can avoid his giant laser beam by ducking under it.
*Marx is one of three universe-representing bosses who had not appeared in previous ''Smash'' games; the other two are [[Dracula]] and [[Rathalos]].
*Marx is one of three universe-representing regular bosses who had not appeared in previous ''Smash'' games; the other two are [[Dracula]] and [[Rathalos]].
**Marx is the only first-party boss with this distinction, as Dracula and Rathalos were made by [[Konami]] and [[Capcom]] respectively.
**Marx is the only first-party boss with this distinction, as Dracula and Rathalos were made by [[Konami]] and [[Capcom]] respectively.
*Marx is the smallest boss fought in the game, as his wings lack hurtboxes and he appears even smaller than numerous fighters.
*Marx is the smallest boss fought in the game, as his wings lack hurtboxes and he appears even smaller than numerous fighters.
*Marx's arrow attack is his only attack from his original boss fight in ''Kirby Super Star'' to not appear as an attack in his ''Smash'' boss fight.
*Marx's arrow attack is his only attack from his original boss fight in ''Kirby Super Star'' to not appear as an attack in his ''Smash'' boss fight.
*Marx is the only boss in the World of Light whose primary spirit is not classified as a Neutral type; instead, Marx is a Grab-type Primary spirit.
*Marx is the only boss in the World of Light whose primary spirit is not classified as a Neutral type; instead, Marx is a Grab-type Primary spirit.
*According to [[Masahiro Sakurai]] in his [[Sephiroth]] presentation, Marx was initially a lot creepier and was not suitable for all audiences, so he had to be softened.<ref>Nintendo UK (December 17, 2020). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwzW9_pTO54&t=25m38s Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Battling with Sephiroth (Nintendo Switch)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved December 17, 2020.</ref> As Marx has more attacks in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' than ''Kirby Super Star'', it is unclear which game Sakurai was referring to.
*According to [[Masahiro Sakurai]] in "[[Mr. Sakurai Presents]]: {{SSBU|Sephiroth}}", Marx was initially a lot creepier and was not suitable for all audiences, so he had to be softened.<ref>Nintendo UK (December 17, 2020). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwzW9_pTO54&t=25m38s Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Battling with Sephiroth (Nintendo Switch)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved December 17, 2020.</ref> It's unclear if he was referring to how Marx looked during the development of ''Ultimate'' or to his original appearance in ''Kirby Super Star''.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 21:55, December 3, 2024

Marx
SSBU spirit Marx (True Form).png
SSBU spirit Marx.png

KirbySymbol.svg

Official artwork of Marx in Kirby Super Star.

A boss in Ultimate
Universe Kirby
Console of origin Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Location Mysterious Dimension
Article on WiKirby Marx

Marx (マルク, Marx) is a character from the Kirby series, and is the primary antagonist of the Milky Way Wishes game in Kirby Super Star. He appears as a boss in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Origin[edit]

Marx confronting Kirby in Kirby Super Star Ultra.

Marx made his debut as a major character in the Kirby Super Star game Milky Way Wishes. In the game, Marx asks Kirby to gather the power of surrounding stars to awaken the giant comet, Galactic Nova in order to make the sun and moon stop fighting. Once Kirby finds and awakens Nova, Marx appears, knocks Kirby out of the way, and asks Nova for the ability to rule Pop Star. Nova grants Marx's wish, causing him to become larger and grow crystal wings. After Kirby defeats him, Marx is sent flying into Nova, with the impact causing them to explode.

Marx appears as the final boss of Milky Way Wishes, and, effectively, of Kirby Super Star as a whole. He also appears as the final boss of The Arena sub-game. In The True Arena sub-game from Kirby Super Star Ultra, Marx's unconscious body absorbs the remaining energy from Nova, transforming him into Marx Soul.

In addition to these appearances, Marx appears as the final boss in the Kirby Mass Attack sub-game Kirby Brawlball, and as both a playable character and a secret boss in Kirby Star Allies, being fought during the credits sequence of the Heroes in Another Dimension sub-game.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]

While Marx himself does not make an appearance, a remix of the theme that plays when fighting him in Kirby Super Star, Vs. Marx, appears in Brawl and Smash 4 as a music track.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Marx's boss theme from Brawl returns as a music track.

As a boss[edit]

Marx (True Form) as he appears in Ultimate.
Marx's location in World of Light

In Ultimate, Marx appears as a boss at the end of Kirby's, Rosalina & Luma's, and Inkling's Classic Mode run, as well as in Adventure Mode: World of Light. Sephiroth also faces Marx during his Classic Mode, as with other regular bosses in the game, though in the third round. Normally, Vs. Marx plays during the battle, but Calamari Inkantation plays in Inkling's route, and Galeem / Dharkon plays during the boss rush in the final stage. His voice appears similar to the one heard in Kirby Star Allies. His battle takes place in the Mysterious Dimension, which is in The Dark Realm.

Marx's boss fight starts off with him using the moves that he similarly used against Kirby in Kirby Super Star (except the arrow attack). When the fighter gets close, he will teleport some distance away from them. Marx has three moves that he didn't have in Kirby Super Star or Kirby Super Star Ultra: an attack where his eyes turn black and black balls spawn from them, an attack where he creates vein-like growths, and an attack where his eyes enlarge and fire lasers.

Upon defeat, Marx screams and starts flying around the stage sporadically. His wings break off as he reverts to his smaller form and lands face first on the ground. His body also temporarily alights in a purple flame that rises out of him just before the screen fades out.

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Move Damage Description
4-Way Cutter Attack
(４方向カッター攻撃)		 Sends out four Cutter boomerangs from his body that all circle back to him. At low health, he'll perform this move twice in a row, a reference to when Marx Soul does the attack. The blades can be reflected or eaten. This attack is referred to as Shooter Cutter (シューターカッター) in the Kirby series.
Extra-Thick Laser
(極太レーザー)		 Marx teleports to the player's vertical position. He charges up and fires a laser that crosses the entire stage. This attack deals darkness damage. Can not be shielded, but can be armored by attacks such as Kirby's Stone. This move is referred to as Marx Cannon (マルク砲) in the Kirby series.
Ice Bomb
(氷爆弾)		 Floats to the top of the screen and drops a large ice ball. The ice ball explodes into two icy shockwaves when it reaches the player's current vertical position, spreading out horizontally and freezing the player on contact. It can be reflected or eaten. The icy shockwaves can also be absorbed. This move is referred to as Ice Bowl (アイスボウル) in the Kirby series.
Makai Plant
(魔界植物)		 Flies offscreen and drops five to seven seeds that disappear into the ground. Afterwards, large, thorny vines will grow upward from where the seeds landed. At low health more seeds will fall; they will also fall and grow faster. Unlike in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra, shielding the seeds does not destroy them. This move is referred to as Seed Attack (シード攻撃) in the Kirby series.
Jump Out of the Ground
(地面飛び出し)		 A shadow appears on the ground and follows the player. After a bit of time, the shadow doubles in size and Marx flies out of it. Marx often uses this attack after using another attack that puts him offscreen, doing so more frequently at low health. This move is referred to as Shadow Upper (シャドウアッパー) in the Kirby series.
Black Hole
(ブラックホール)		 Splits in two, opening a Black Hole that will attempt to absorb the player. If the player gets caught, they will take massive damage and get spiked into the ground. Marx prefaces this attack with three teleports from side to side, until stopping at the exact center of the screen. Marx can be damaged prior to splitting but is intangible afterwards.
Tracking Eye
(追尾する目)		 Marx's eyes go completely black, then black balls come out of them and start bouncing around the stage, dealing darkness damage to the player if they hit. At low health, Marx will spawn more black balls, up to 6.
Capillary Expansion
(毛細血管展開)		 Moves to the middle of the screen and retracts his wings, where pink, branching appendages resembling blood vessels grow out instead, spreading across the screen and dealing fire damage to the player. The attack is vertically mirrored. There are two variations: one in which the appendages fill the center bottom of the screen while leaving the corners untouched and vice-versa.
Compound Eye Laser
(複眼レーザー)		 Grows large compound eyes that send out multiple laser beams from the eyes. The lasers are evenly spaced from each other but have a random rotation. This attack deals electric damage. At low health, more lasers will be sent from each eye.

As a costume[edit]

Marx's hat as Mii Fighter headgear.

Marx's hat is available for the Mii Fighters in the shop.

Spirits[edit]

Marx also appears as two different primary spirits.

Marx can be obtained by defeating the boss in the Mysterious Dimension sub-dungeon in World of Light.

Marx (True Form) can be obtained by enhancing the Marx spirit at level 99.

No. Image Name Type Class Slots Base Power Max Power Base Attack Max Attack Base Defense Max Defense Ability Series
347
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 Marx
Grab
 ★★ 3 1588 6355 1001 4004 587 2351 Can Be Enhanced at Lv. 99 Kirby Series
348
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 Marx (True Form)
Grab
 ★★★★ 3 4354 10886 2533 6333 1654 4135 Magic Attack ↑ Kirby Series

Gallery[edit]

  • Official render of Marx's jester form from Ultimate.

    Official render of Marx's jester form from Ultimate.

  • Shooter Cutter.

    Shooter Cutter.

  • Ice Ball.

    Ice Ball.

  • Marx's seeds before sprouting.

    Marx's seeds before sprouting.

  • The seeds sprout into tall thorn vines.

    The seeds sprout into tall thorn vines.

  • Marx splits, starting the black hole.

    Marx splits, starting the black hole.

  • Black Hole.

    Black Hole.

  • Marx Cannon.

    Marx Cannon.

  • Flip Ultima Attack

    Flip Ultima Attack

  • Black eye orbs.

    Black eye orbs.

  • Capillary Expansion.

    Capillary Expansion.

  • Compound Eye Laser.

    Compound Eye Laser.

  • Marx at the end of Inkling's Classic Mode route.

    Marx at the end of Inkling's Classic Mode route.

In other languages[edit]

Language Name
Japan Japanese マルク, Marx
UK English Marx
France French Max
Germany German Max
Spain Spanish Marx
Italy Italian Mark
China Chinese (Simplified) 魔噜酷, Marx
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) 魔嚕酷, Marx
South Korea Korean 마르크, Marx
Netherlands Dutch Marx
Russia Russian Маркс

Trivia[edit]

  • Marx is the only boss to be fought in Adventure Mode that does not have an area themed after his game of origin. His area appears to be a destroyed variant of various locales in the World of Light, as opposed to the unknown planet on which he is fought in Kirby Super Star. His boss arena appears visually similar to its original appearance, however.
  • Just like in his original boss fight, players can avoid his giant laser beam by ducking under it.
  • Marx is one of three universe-representing regular bosses who had not appeared in previous Smash games; the other two are Dracula and Rathalos.
    • Marx is the only first-party boss with this distinction, as Dracula and Rathalos were made by Konami and Capcom respectively.
  • Marx is the smallest boss fought in the game, as his wings lack hurtboxes and he appears even smaller than numerous fighters.
  • Marx's arrow attack is his only attack from his original boss fight in Kirby Super Star to not appear as an attack in his Smash boss fight.
  • Marx is the only boss in the World of Light whose primary spirit is not classified as a Neutral type; instead, Marx is a Grab-type Primary spirit.
  • According to Masahiro Sakurai in "Mr. Sakurai Presents: Sephiroth", Marx was initially a lot creepier and was not suitable for all audiences, so he had to be softened.[1] It's unclear if he was referring to how Marx looked during the development of Ultimate or to his original appearance in Kirby Super Star.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Nintendo UK (December 17, 2020). Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Battling with Sephiroth (Nintendo Switch). YouTube. Retrieved December 17, 2020.


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