Editing Marx

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|image=[[File:KSA Marx Artwork.png|200px]]
|caption=Artwork of '''Marx''' from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.
|game1=''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' (1996)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023, cameo)
|game=<small>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''<br>''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' ([[Kirby Brawlball]])<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''</small>
|cameo=<small>''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' <br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''<br>''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''</small>
|theme music=[[File:KSSU Vs Marx Sample.oga]]
|theme title="[[Vs. Marx|Meddlesome Marx]]"
|description=Clip of Marx's boss battle theme from ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|related=[[Marx Soul]]
|similar=[[Magolor]]
|other wikis=[[smashwiki:Marx|SmashWiki]]<br>[[mariowiki:Marx|Super Mario Wiki]]
}}
{{quote|I did it! It all went according to plan! I got the sun and moon to fight. I got you to go into space... it was all according to my perfect little plan! Now I can cause all the mischief I want! Haha! See you later!|'''Marx''' in [[Milky Way Wishes]], ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''}}
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'''Marx''' is a mischievous, small, round, jester-like creature from [[Popstar]] who serves as the final [[boss]] and main antagonist of [[Milky Way Wishes]] from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. In this role, he feigns to be [[Kirby]]'s ally and instructs him to summon [[Galactic Nova]] to stop the Sun and Moon from fighting, but then steals Kirby's wish at just the right moment to gain immense magical power. With this power, Marx intends to take over Popstar so that he can cause all the mischief he wants, so Kirby uses the [[Starship]] to chase him down and defeats both him and Galactic Nova, sending Marx careening into Nova to blow it to smithereens. In [[The True Arena]], Marx is subsequently reincarnated into [[Marx Soul]] by absorbing pieces of the destroyed Nova, forcing Kirby to battle him again, though whether or not this battle officially happens in the main storyline is [[canon|not confirmed]].

Since this initial set of appearances, Marx has frequently appeared in subsequent games, though usually as little more than a cameo or reference. He would become playable for the first time as a [[Dream Friend]] in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', where his moveset mainly revolves around using his ball as a projectile and using his attacks as a boss in ''Kirby Super Star''. Many of those latter attacks would be referenced and reused by subsequent final bosses in the ''Kirby'' series, with the most commonly-referenced attacks including [[Black Hole]], "Marx Cannon", and [[Shooter Cutter]]. His character arc (and several of his attacks) would also be directly referenced by [[Magolor]], and the two would subsequently become associated in various external media for the franchise. Marx has also made appearances outside of the ''Kirby'' series, with the most notable being his inclusion as a boss in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
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==Characteristics==
In his default form, Marx is lavender and round with large purple eyes, no arms, a red bow tie, brown shoes, and a jester hat which has a style and color scheme similar to [[Mirror]] Kirby's hat in older games, being blue with white circles of the left and red with white triangles on the right. His eyes are rather large and bulbous when compared to his body, and are very rounded. He typically has an open smile on his face, with two small fangs showing if he smiles wide enough. These fangs are more prominent when Marx shows his true form. Marx is often seen balancing and rolling around on an inflatable ball like a clown, and can punt this ball at his enemies to attack them in ''Kirby Star Allies''.

Marx's true form has a large pair of wings made of glowing floating hexagonal crystals which shift in color and are supported by two golden arm-like appendages with claws on them and red heart-shaped jewels embeded on the alulas. This form of Marx has a longer bow tie and much more menacing eyes. He also becomes somewhat larger in stature, at least when fought as a boss in ''Kirby Super Star''. In ''Kirby Star Allies'', Marx can assume this form at will in order to fly around and access his more potent moves.

==Game appearances==
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=3|Marx's video game appearances &nbsp;
|-
!Game
!Role
!Notes
|-
!colspan=3|''Kirby'' series
|-
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|Main antagonist and final boss
|Marx is the final boss of [[Milky Way Wishes]] and doesn't appear anywhere else outside of [[The Arena]].
|-
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|Cameo
|Appears in one of the Graphics along with other Final Bosses.
|-
|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|Main antagonist and final boss
|As this is a remake of ''Kirby Super Star'', his role doesn't change.
|-
|''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''
|Final boss
|Marx is the final boss of the [[Kirby Brawlball]] [[Sub-Game]].
|-
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|Cameo
|Appears as one of the [[Stone]] Kirby transformations. He is also part of the audience in the [[Kirby Master]] video.
|-
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|Cameo
|Appears as one of the [[Stone]] Kirby transformations, paired with [[Magolor]]. He is also part of the audience in the [[Kirby Master]] video. A keychain of his boss form also appears.
|-
|''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''
|Reference
|One of the Rare Outfits for [[Beam]] Kirby bears his likeness.
|-
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|Reference
|Appears as a [[Sticker (Kirby: Planet Robobot)|sticker]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|Playable character
|Available since Version 2.0.0.
|-
|''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''
|Reference
|One of the gear sets is based on him. Additionally, a [[Sticker (Super Kirby Clash)|sticker]] of him also appears.
|-
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|Reference
|The Rare Hat from ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'' resembling his likeness returns in this game.
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
|Reference
|Marx's likeness appears as a [[Costumes|costume]] and [[color]] for Kirby. Marx also appears on a [[Character Treat]].
|-
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|Cameo
|Appears as one of the [[Stone]] Kirby transformations, a golden statue in [[Merry Magoland]] as a reward for completing 50 Missions, and his likeness appears as a [[Dress-Up Mask]]. He is also part of the audience in the [[Kirby Master]] video.
|-
!colspan=3|''Super Smash Bros.'' series
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|Boss
|Includes new attacks specific to this game.
|}
===''Kirby Super Star'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
{{quote|{{color|red|Marx}} has shown his {{color|blue|true form}}! Fly in and {{color|blue|protect}} Pop Star! Do it, {{color|red|Kirby}}, our {{color|red|Super Star}}!|VS. Marx Special Page from ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''}}
[[File:KSS Cutscene Marx sprite.png|left]]
[[File:KSS Marxs wish.png|thumb|200px|Marx wishing to Nova for control over Popstar.]]
Marx makes his debut and most defining appearance in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and its remake ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' as a character in [[Milky Way Wishes]]. Here, he appears before Kirby to inform him that the only way to stop the Sun and Moon from fighting is to gather the stars from each planet surrounding Popstar and use their power to summon the great [[Galactic Nova|comet Nova]], who can grant the wishes of whoever summons it. While seeming innocent at first, when Kirby carries out this task and calls forth the Nova, Marx boots the pink puffball aside and steals his wish, making it known to Nova his desire to rule over Popstar. From here, Marx assumes his menacing true form and gloats to Kirby about having orchestrated the whole scenario to grab this opportunity at power, then leaves Kirby to float aimlessly in space. However, Kirby is able to rally the stars he collected and chase after Nova and Marx using the [[Starship]].

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After the Galactic Nova stage is cleared, Kirby is automatically thrown onto an unknown planet where he must do battle with Marx in his powered-up state.  In this fight, Marx uses a variety of outlandish attacks, including dropping seeds that rapidly sprout as spiky vines, shooting lasers from his mouth, and splitting himself in half to create a black hole. Despite these horrific powers, Kirby is able to overcome the traitorous jester and defeat him, sending him careening into the deactivated Nova to obliterate them both and restore peace to the Milky Way. Despite this seeming annihilation, Marx apparently survived and is now a friend of Kirby's (if his appearance as a [[Dream Friend]] in ''Kirby Star Allies'' is to be taken at face value).

In addition to his role in Milky Way Wishes, Marx is also fought as the last boss in [[The Arena]]. In ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', Marx has a role at the end of [[The True Arena]] mode. Here, it is revealed that, after his defeat at the ending of Milky Way Wishes, Marx's inert body began to absorb errant pieces from Nova as flashes of energy. With this new power, Marx is reincarnated as [[Marx Soul]], the final boss of this mode. Marx also appears on a card in [[Kirby Card Swipe]].

====Battle====
Marx uses a variety of moves in battle. His main ability is teleporting, but he has many other attacks, as detailed below.

Marx has 350 HP.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=3|'''Marx's Attacks'''
|-
! '''Attack'''
! '''Description'''
! '''Notes'''
|-
| '''テレポート'''<br>''Teleport''
|Marx quickly teleports to another part of the screen. Typically does this between attacks.<br>Sometimes teleports multiple times in quick succession.
|Marx is invulnerable while teleporting.
|-
| '''シューターカッター'''<br>''[[Shooter Cutter]]''
|Marx appears to teleport, but instead shoots out four [[cutter]] boomerangs.<br>This attack has since appeared in many later final bosses in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]].
|Cutters can be inhaled and give the [[Cutter]] ability if swallowed.<br>Deals chip damage while guarding in ''Kirby Super Star'' but not ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''.
|-
| '''シード{{furi|攻撃|こうげき}}'''<br>''Seed Attack''
|Marx flies off the screen, dropping four damaging seeds in random places in the arena.<br>About a second later, thorny vines spring up from where the seeds landed.
|Seeds cannot be inhaled but can be grabbed by grabbing moves.
|-
| '''Shadow Uppercut'''
|Marx appears as a flashing circle on the ground that follows Kirby.<br>After a few seconds, he springs up in an attempt to ram into Kirby.
|
|-
| '''アローアロー'''<br>''Arrow Arrow''
|Marx flashes and then releases hundreds of damaging arrows from his body.<br>After the arrow barrage, he swoops off the stage.
|
|-
| '''アイスボウル'''<br>''Ice Ball''
|Marx puffs his cheeks, then drops a bomb out of his mouth.<br>After reaching Kirby's height, the bomb explodes into two icy shockwaves that can freeze Kirby in the air or on the ground.
|Both the bomb and shockwaves can be inhaled and give the [[Ice]] ability if swallowed.
|-
| '''マルク{{furi|砲|ほう}}'''<br>''Marx Cannon''
|Marx puffs his cheeks, then fires an enormous, damaging beam out of his mouth.
|Cannot be [[guard]]ed, but can be dodged by crouching or hovering.
|-
| '''[[Black Hole]]'''
|Marx splits in half, creating a black hole. If Kirby is sucked in, he is transported to an alternate dimension in which he takes massive unavoidable damage.<br>Can be avoided by dashing to one end of the stage.
|Cannot be guarded.<br>Marx only uses this attack after reaching 30% health.
|-
!colspan=3 | Japanese attack names are taken from the Japanese ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' guide book; English attack names are taken from Marx's Dream Friend moveset in ''Kirby Star Allies''.
|}

Above 30% health, Marx attacks in the following fixed order on loop:
#Shooter Cutter
#Seed Attack
#Shadow Uppercut
#Arrow Arrow
#Ice Ball
#Marx Cannon

At 30% health or lower, Marx's attack pattern changes to the following order on loop:
#Black Hole
#Arrow Arrow
#Seed Attack
#Marx Cannon
#Shadow Uppercut
#Shooter Cutter
#Ice Ball

Additionally, Marx's idle animation speeds up and in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', the background begins glowing red.

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===''Kirby: Squeak Squad''===
[[File:KSqS Graphic 4.png|thumb|Graphic depicting Marx along with [[Dark Mind]], [[Nightmare]], [[Dark Matter]], and [[King Dedede]].]]
In ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', Marx (True Form) appears in a [[Graphic]] featuring various final bosses from the ''Kirby'' series.

===''Kirby Mass Attack''===
[[File:KMA Minimarx sprite.png|left]]
[[File:KMA Kirby Brawlball Marx.png|thumb|Marx's sprite from [[Kirby Brawlball]].]]
In ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'', Marx appears in the sub-game [[Kirby Brawlball]] as the fourth and final boss. He is much bigger than in his previous appearances. His Shooter Cutter and Arrow Arrow attacks serve as objects that can push Kirby down. His Marx Cannon can freeze Kirby for a few seconds if he's caught in it. With his Black Hole attack, he will suck up random enemies, then shoot them out of his mouth. These enemies can't touch Kirby, but he can be sucked by the attack as well, which may cause the player to lose sight of him. His Seed Attack vines appear as obstacles in the field. Copies of his original form, known as the '''Minimarx''',{{DataTitle|1}} also appear in the field. Kirby can defeat him for two extra Kirby balls, though this can only be done up to five times.

=== ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' ===
In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', Marx makes two cameo appearances. One of [[Stone]] Kirby's transformations is of Marx on his ball. Marx proper can also be seen among the audience in the [[Kirby Master]] video.

In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', Marx has two dedicated [[Dress-Up Mask]]s - his regular form and [[Marx Soul|Soul form]]. These masks replace the player character's voice with the corresponding laughs from either form. In [[Merry Magoland]], a gold statue of him appears after completing 50 [[Mission (Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe)|missions]], based on his pose in his official artwork from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.

===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
In ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', Marx again appears as a [[Stone]] sculpture, again riding his ball, but this time paired up with [[Magolor]]. He also appears among the audience in the [[Kirby Master]] video. Both Marx and [[Marx Soul]] appear as [[Keychain]]s.

===''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'' & ''Kirby Fighters 2''===
[[File:KF2 Marxs Hat.jpg|thumb|125px|The "Marx's Hat" costume for [[Beam]] Kirby from ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'']]
In ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'', the [[Beam]] [[Copy Ability|Ability's]] [[Alternate costumes|Rare Outfit]] is made in Marx's likeness. When being worn, Kirby will wear Marx's Hat and a staff with a purple orb. This outfit returns in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''.

===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
In ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', Marx appears as a [[Sticker (Kirby: Planet Robobot)|sticker]]. The [[Stone]] sculpture featuring him and Magolor together also returns from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'', although it is now gray instead of gold.

===''Kirby Star Allies''===
[[File:Marx Team Attack laser.png|thumb|right|250px|Marx fires the [[Team Attack]] laser with Kirby [[Piggyback]]ing on him.]]
{{quote|The famous jester from Kirby Super Star has finally arrived to get in on the action! Sure, he's had a diabolical past as a final boss, but he'll be your buddy if you keep him well-fed. It's a dream come true!|Flavor text of '''Marx''' in Story Mode and [[The Ultimate Choice]]}}
{{quote|<big>"Got a plan? Glad to help!"</big><br>The cosmic jester from Kirby Super Star sensed danger from afar and is ready to roll across galaxies on his ball! This final boss is here to help!|[[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!|Guest Star Marx Galactic Ambition]] Pause Screen description in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''}}
Marx appears as a [[Dream Friend]] in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', added with Version 2.0.0 of the game on March 28th, 2018. His appearance here marks the first time he is playable in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]].

Marx's attack style revolves around his ability to kick jester balls at his opponents and, while flying, use several attacks from his [[boss]] form. He is able to receive [[Power Effect|elemental powers]] from other allies which can further boost his arsenal.

====Moveset====
{|class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=4| Marx's Dream Friend Moveset in ''Kirby Star Allies'' &nbsp;
|-
!width="20%"| Skill
!width="30%"| Button Execution
!width="20%"| Skill
!width="30%"| Button Execution
|-
|'''Jester Ball Ride'''
|{{center|B}}
|'''[[Black Hole]]'''
|{{center|Press and hold B during Radiant Flight, then release}}
|-
|'''Ball Kick'''
|{{center|B during Jester Ball Ride}}
|'''Marx Megaspin'''
|{{center|Dash and press ↓ + B in midair}}
|-
|'''Change Kick Angle'''
|{{center|Press and hold B + (direction) during Jester Ball Ride}}
|'''Marx Flip Ultima'''
|{{center|↓ + B in midair}}
|-
|'''Ball Kick Shot'''
|{{center|Dash + B}}
|'''Shadow Uppercut'''
|{{center|Fly into the ground using Marx Flip Ultima}}
|-
|'''Time-Bomb Jester Ball'''
|{{center|↓ + B}}
|'''Rush'''
|{{center|Dash + B in midair}}
|-
|'''Prank Kick'''
|{{center|B near an enemy}}
|'''Flip Ultima Combo'''
|{{center|↓ + B during Rush}}
|-
|'''Radiant Flight'''
|{{center|A in midair}}
|'''Spin Combo'''
|{{center|↑↓ + B during Rush}}
|-
|'''Jester Ball Spit-Drop'''
|{{center|Press and release B during Radiant Flight}}
|(Teleport)
|{{center|L/R during Radiant Flight}}
|}

When given a certain element, many of Marx's attacks take on additional effects which are reminiscent of some of his [[boss]] moves in ''Kirby Super Star'' and its remake:
*Using Jester Ball Spit-Drop with Blizzard causes ice shockwaves to spread out after the ball is dropped, resembling 'Ice Ball'.
*Using Jester Ball Spit-Drop with Bluster causes him to shoot out 4 cutters all around himself, resembling '[[Shooter Cutter]]'.
*Using Jester Ball Spit-Drop with Splash causes spiky vines to shoot out of the ground, resembling 'Seed Attack'.
*Using Rush with Zap causes him to shoot numerous lightning arrows forward, resembling 'Arrow Arrow'.

In addition, when Marx performs the [[Team Attack]] with his allies, he has a unique firing pose which resembles the strange expression with which he fires 'Marx Cannon', complete with a unique sound effect.

[[File:KSA HiAD Marx Battle.jpg|thumb|250px|Kirby being attacked by Marx during the surprise boss battle in the credits for [[Heroes in Another Dimension]].]]
Marx also appears as a surprise bonus boss in the Happy Ending credits of [[Heroes in Another Dimension]], where he utilizes all of his moves from the original boss fight. He uses his laugh from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', despite the playable Marx using his ''Kirby Super Star'' laugh. If he is not defeated by the time the credits come to a close, he flees. He attacks in a fixed order on loop as follows:
#Shooter Cutter
#Seed Attack
#Shadow Uppercut
#Arrow Arrow
#Ice Ball
#Marx Cannon
#Black Hole

The teleports between each attack are random.

====Cameos====
*Since Version 2.0.0, the [[Stone]] ability can transform into Marx's true form splitting in half.
*Since Version 2.0.0, a hidden stone plate of Marx's true form can be found after activating the Pull [[Switch]] at the end of [[Extra Planet β]].
*Marx appears in three [[Celebration Picture]]s: "Super Ultra Battle", "Crazy Mischief in the Stars", and "Bad Boss Brothers".
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===''Super Kirby Clash''===
In ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'', Marx has two [[Magolor's Shoppe Inventory (Super Kirby Clash)#Gear|gear]] in his likeness. These items are a weapon named "Marx's Staff" and an armor called "Marx's Hat". When paired together, these items are an almost exact match for the Marx's Hat costume from the ''Kirby Fighters'' games. 

Marx also has two [[Sticker (Super Kirby Clash)|stickers]], one on his regular form with the caption "Hey heyyy!", and another on his [[Marx Soul|soul form]] with the caption "Ha-HAAA!".

===''Kirby's Dream Buffet''===
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', a Marx costume and color palette can be chosen for Kirby once they are unlocked. Additionally, Marx appears as a [[Character Treat]], depicting his artwork from ''Kirby Super Star''.

===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
{{smashWiki|Marx}}
[[File:SSBU True Form Marx Artwork.png|thumb|225px|Artwork of Marx from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.]]
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Marx retains his role as a boss and his moveset from ''Kirby Super Star'' (except the arrow attack), with three new attacks which can greatly weaken the fighter's [[smashwiki:shield|shield]].
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=3|'''Marx's attacks as a boss in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'''
|-
!'''Attack'''
!'''Description'''
!'''Notes'''
|-
|'''Teleport'''{{title|nocat=y}}
|Marx quickly teleports to another part of the screen. Typically does this between attacks.<br>Sometimes teleports multiple times in quick succession.
|Marx is invulnerable while teleporting.
|-
|'''４方向カッター攻撃'''<br>''[[Shooter Cutter|4-Way Cutter Attack]]''
|Marx appears to teleport, but instead shoots out four [[cutter]] boomerangs. After losing enough health, he shoots them out twice in a row à la [[Marx Soul]].
|The cutter boomerangs can be inhaled or reflected.
|-
|'''魔界植物'''<br>''Makai Plant''
|Marx flies off the screen, dropping five to seven damaging seeds in random places in the arena. About a second later, thorny vines spring up from where the seeds landed.
|Unlike in ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', the seeds cannot be prematurely destroyed before they hit the ground.
|-
|'''地面飛び出し'''<br>''Jump Out of the Ground''
|Marx appears as a flashing circle on the ground that follows a fighter. After a few seconds, he springs up in an attempt to ram into them.
|
|-
|'''氷爆弾'''<br>''Ice Bomb''
|Marx puffs his cheeks, then drops a bomb out of his mouth. After reaching a fighter's height, the bomb explodes into two icy shockwaves that can freeze affected fighters in the air or on the ground.
|Both the bomb and shockwaves can be inhaled and reflected, while the shockwaves can also be absorbed.
|-
|'''極太レーザー'''<br>''Marx Cannon''
|Marx puffs his cheeks, then fires an enormous, damaging beam out of his mouth, dealing darkness damage.
|Cannot be [[guard|shield]]ed, but can be dodged by crouching.
|-
|'''ブラックホール'''<br>''[[Black Hole]]''
|Marx splits in half, creating a black hole. If a fighter doesn't run away from the suction fast enough, they are transported to an alternate dimension in which they take massive unavoidable damage.
|Cannot be guarded.<br>Unlike in ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', Marx can be damaged as he splits to open the black hole.
|-
|'''追尾する目'''<br>''Tracking Eye''
|Marx's eyes turn dark and black bouncy balls appear from them, which bounce across the stage, dealing [[smashwiki:darkness|darkness]] damage to any player they hit. Marx can summon as few as two to as many as six.
|
|-
|'''毛細血管展開'''<br>''Capillary Expansion''
|Marx teleports to the center of the arena, retracts his wings, and causes pink veins to come out and spread across the arena, which deal [[smashwiki:flame|fire]] damage.
|Marx can perform one of two variations, one where the blind spots are at the corners of the stage and the other where the blind spots are directly underneath him.
|-
|'''複眼レーザー'''<br>''Compound Eye Laser''
|Marx's eyes grow and his pupils multiply, causing him to shoot out multiple purple lasers out of his eyes, which deal [[smashwiki:electric|electric]] damage. The laser beams are evenly spaced from the others though rotate in a random direction. More lasers are fired when Marx is low on health.
|
|-
!colspan=3|Attack names are taken from the Japanese ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Official Guide'', unless otherwise stated.
|}
After beating Marx, he bounces on the stage sporadically while screaming before he lands on the floor with his wings separated.

In [[smashwiki:Classic Mode (SSBU)|Classic Mode]], the only characters to fight Marx are [[smashwiki:Kirby (SSBU)|Kirby]], [[smashwiki:Rosalina & Luma (SSBU)|Rosalina & Luma]], [[smashwiki:Inkling (SSBU)|Inkling]], and [[smashwiki:Sephiroth (SSBU)|Sephiroth]].

In [[smashwiki: Adventure Mode: World of Light|Adventure Mode: World of Light]], Marx is one of the three bosses of [[smashwiki:Dharkon|Dharkon]]'s army in [[smashwiki:The Dark Realm|The Dark Realm]], first fought at the end of the [[smashwiki: Mysterious Dimension|Mysterious Dimension]]. Defeating him in the Mysterious Dimension rewards the [[smashwiki:Spirit|Primary Spirit]] of '''Marx''' in his small form (★★ Advanced, Grab-type, 3 slots; Skill: none, attack: 1,001 base, 4,004 max, defense: 587 base, 2,351 max), which can be enhanced into '''Marx (True Form)''' (★★★★ Legend, Grab-type, 3 slots; Skill: Magic Attack ↑, attack: 2,533 base, 6,333 max, defense: 1,654 base, 4,153 max). Later, Marx and the other five bosses of [[smashwiki:Galeem|Galeem]]'s and Dharkon's armies are fought again in a boss rush during the final battle.

Additionally, a hat based on the one Marx wears can be worn by [[smashwiki:Mii Fighter (SSBU)|Mii Fighters]].

According to [[Masahiro Sakurai]] during his "[[smashwiki:Mr. Sakurai Presents|Mr. Sakurai Presents 'Sephiroth']]" video for ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', Marx was initially much creepier than in his final appearance, to the point where he "wasn't suitable for all audiences", so changes had to be made to tone him down.<ref>{{Cite|OK. Next up is Marx, who is creepy in an uncanny sort of way. Actually, this character was initially a lot creepier. He wasn't suitable for all audiences. So we had to soften him. Personally, I wish we could've made him a bit creepier.|[[Masahiro Sakurai]]|}} (Nintendo. (December 17, 2020)). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsY0pdCW9N0&feature=emb_title Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Mr. Sakurai Presents "Sephiroth"]. YouTube.)</ref> It is unclear whether this is referring to his original ''Kirby Super Star'' appearance or his ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' appearance.

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SSBU Marx Shooter Cutter screenshot.png|Marx using his [[Shooter Cutter|4-Way Cutter Attack]]
SSBU Marx black eyeball attack screenshot.png|Marx using his Tracking Eye attack, unique to this game
SSBU Marx compound eye laser attack screenshot.png|Marx using his Compound Eye Laser attack, unique to this game
SSBU Marx Jester Ball Spit-Drop screenshot.png|Marx using his Ice Bomb attack
SSBU Marx Laser screenshot.png|Marx firing his Extra-Thick Laser on Kirby
SSBU Marx Seed Attack screenshot.png|The twisted vines growing from Marx's Makai Plant
SSBU Marx Shadow Uppercut screenshot.png|Marx preparing to Jump Out of the Ground
SSBU Marx vein attack screenshot.png|Marx using his Capillary Expansion attack, unique to this game
SSBU Marx Black Hole Screenshot.png|Marx splitting to use his [[Black Hole]] attack
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==Music==
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Marx's theme song is his boss battle theme of ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and [[Kirby Super Star Ultra|its remake]], '''"Vs. Marx"''' (also titled '''"Meddlesome Marx"'''), and is known for its frequently changing odd time signatures. It has been referenced and remixed many times in ''Kirby'' media, as well as in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.

==Trivia==
*The Japanese manual of ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' describes Marx as a magician (魔法使い).<ref>{{Cite manual|quote=魔法使いのマルクは、ポップスターのそばにある星々をつなげることで大彗星を呼べば解決することを教えてくれました。|language=Japanese|game=Kirby Super Star|page=26}}</ref> In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the [[smashwiki:Spirits (characters)|Spirit]] of Marx (True Form) has the Magic Attack ↑ skill, which possibly references him being a magician.
*The planet Marx is fought on is referred to as [[???]], which is the same name as that of the secret planet (which is where [[Kirby]] gets the [[Copy Essence Deluxe]] of [[Copy]]).
*Marx has no hands, so he uses his hat to grab things like Pull [[Switch]]es in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. However, he does have hands in the ''[[Kirby of the Stars! Moretsu Pupupu Hour!]]'' manga series.
*Some unused data in Marx's boss battle in The Happiest Curtain Call in ''Kirby Star Allies'' includes a health bar and unique music (which is the same music that plays when fighting [[Morpho Knight]] as Marx). This may indicate that Marx was planned as a boss elsewhere in the game at one point.<ref>[https://youtube.com/watch?v=9y-i-TIEKH8 YouTube]</ref>

==Gallery==
{{main|Marx/gallery}}
<gallery>
KSS Marx Spirit artwork.png|Artwork from ''Kirby Super Star''
KSS True Marx Spirit artwork.png|Artwork of Marx's true form in ''Kirby Super Star''
KSSU Marx artwork.jpg|Artwork of Marx's true form in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
Crazy Mischief in the Stars.png|"Crazy Mischief in the Stars" [[Celebration Picture]] from ''Kirby Star Allies'', featuring Marx
KSA Marx icon.png|Icon from ''Kirby Star Allies''
SSBU Jester Form Marx Artwork.png|Artwork of Marx's Jester Form from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
Marx doodle KAaSC.jpg|Doodle of Marx drawn by Kirby from ''[[Kirby Art & Style Collection]]''
K30AMF Marx artwork.png|Artwork for the ''[[Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Festival]]''
Sanei Marx plush.jpg|Marx plushie, manufactured by San-ei
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===Videos===
{{youtube|KqBjgr42IP8|300|left|Marx's [[Dream Friend]] trailer for ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''}}
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==Quotes==
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|'''Quotes from Marx in ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''''' &nbsp;
|-
|<tabs>
<tab name="Kirby Super Star">
*''"Hey, hey, hey."''
*''"Can you make peace between the Sun and Moon?"''
*''"You need to ask the giant comet NOVA for help!"''
*''"But first, there's something we must do."''
*''"To ask NOVA, we must gather power from all the stars around us."''
*''"It will be difficult, Kirby, but you can do it!"''
*''"We are counting on you. Good luck!"''
*''"Well, I want to control POPSTAR!"''
*''"WOW! It worked."''
*''"The Sun & Moon are fighting. Go find NOVA."''
*''"All my plans worked!"''
*''"POPSTAR is all MINE!"''
*''"Now, I can do anything! I must be going now."''
*''"Hahahahahahahah...."''
</tab>
<tab name="Kirby Super Star Ultra">
*''"Hey, hey, hey."''
*''"Can you make peace between the Sun and Moon?"''
*''"You need to ask the giant comet Nova for help!"''
*''"But first, there's something we must do."''
*''"To ask Nova, we must gather power from all the stars around us."''
*''"It will be difficult, Kirby, but you can do it!"''
*''"We are counting on you. Good luck!"''
*''"Well, I want to control Pop Star!"''
*''"I did it! It all went according to plan!"''
*''"I got the sun and moon to fight. I got you to go into space..."''
*''"It was all according to my perfect little plan!"''
*''"So now Pop Star is mine! All mine!"''
*''"Now I can cause all the mischief I want! Haha! See you later!"''
*''"Ho ho ho ho! Ohh ho ho ho! Ho ho ho ho ho! Ohh ho ho ho...!"''
</tab>
</tabs>
|}

==Names in other languages==
{{Names
|ja=マルク
|jaR=Maruku
|jaM=An uncommon spelling of the name "Mark" (usually マーク ''Māku''); rendered "Marx" in official romanizations.
|ko=마르크
|koR=Mareukeu
|koM=Mark
|es=Marx
|esM=-
|fr=Max
|frM=-
|nl=Marx
|nlM=-
|de=Max
|deM=-
|it=Mark
|itM=-
|ru=Маркс
|ruR=Marks
|ruM=Marx
|zhTrad=魔嚕酷
|zhTradR=mó lū kù
|zhSimp=魔噜酷
|zhSimpR=mó lū kù
|zhM=Transliteration of the Japanese name
*The character 魔, while having many meanings, here means "demon" considering Marx's characteristics. There is a "Demon" Kanji [[Sticker (Kirby: Planet Robobot)|sticker]] in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''. 
*The character 酷 can mean "cruel" or "cool" in different contexts.
|pt=Marx
|ptM=-
|th=Marx
|thM=-
}}

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