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'''Marx Soul''' is a [[boss]] that appears exclusively in [[The True Arena]] of ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', serving as the game's true final boss. Marx Soul is a stronger, zombified version of [[Marx]], mutated into a grotesque monstrosity by the power of the destroyed [[Galactic Nova]]. He fights in the same way as his regular form, but his attacks are much stronger and he moves in a faster and more chaotic manner. His [[stamina|health]] (630) is also much higher than Marx's (350).
'''Marx Soul''' is a [[boss]] that appears exclusively in [[The True Arena]] of ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', serving as the game's true final boss. Marx Soul is a stronger, zombified version of [[Marx]], mutated into a grotesque monstrosity by the power of the destroyed [[Galactic Nova]]. He fights in the same way as his regular form, but his attacks are much stronger and he moves in a faster and more chaotic manner. His [[health]] (630) is also 1.8x higher than Marx's (350).


Marx Soul is different from his regular form in various ways. Most notably, he can morph into paint blobs that rain down on Kirby, and, if inhaled, give Kirby the [[Paint]] ability. He is also visually different, being purple instead of lavender and wearing a necklace that appears to be made of parts from Nova. Finally, he has a distinct laugh. After Marx Soul is defeated, he lets out a bloodcurdling screech and slowly splits in half while turning pink. Eventually he explodes, destroying the entire arena in the process.
Marx Soul is different from his regular form in various ways. Most notably, he can morph into paint blobs that rain down on Kirby, and, if inhaled, give Kirby the [[Paint]] ability. He is also visually different, being purple instead of lavender and wearing a necklace that appears to be made of parts from Nova. Finally, he has a distinct laugh. After Marx Soul is defeated, he lets out a bloodcurdling screech and slowly splits in half while turning pink. Eventually he explodes, destroying the entire arena in the process.


==Attacks==
==Attacks==
This table describes all of the demonic boss' attacks. Most are stronger, faster, and/or longer ranged versions of the original Marx's attacks, but some are unique to him.
This table describes all of Marx Soul's attacks. Most are stronger, faster, and/or longer ranged versions of the original Marx's attacks, but some are unique to him.
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== Other appearances ==
== Other appearances ==
*In ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', Marx Soul appears as a [[keychain]], depicting him splitting in half to do his Black Hole attack. This is a rare keychain, and can be found in [[Endless Explosions - Stage 4]].
*In ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', Marx Soul appears as a [[keychain]], depicting him splitting in half to do his Black Hole attack. This rare keychain can be found in [[Endless Explosions - Stage 4]].
*In ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'', Marx Soul appears as one of the [[Sticker (Super Kirby Clash)|stickers]] purchasable from [[Magolor's Shoppe]], once again depicting him splitting in half. The sticker comes with the caption: ''Ha-HAAA!''
*In ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'', Marx Soul appears as one of the [[Sticker (Super Kirby Clash)|stickers]] purchasable from [[Magolor's Shoppe]], once again depicting him splitting in half. The sticker comes with the caption: ''Ha-HAAA!''
*In ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', Marx Soul is depicted as a [[Character Treat]], using the same sprite of him splitting in half as the other cameo appearances.
*In ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', Marx Soul is depicted as a [[Character Treat]], using the same sprite of him splitting in half as the other cameo appearances.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In [[Milky Way Wishes]], if the player looks closely a split second before Marx transforms into his first powered-up form, he can be seen looking extremely similar to Marx Soul. This is present even in the original ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''.
*In [[Milky Way Wishes]], if the player looks closely a split second before Marx transforms into his first powered-up form, he can be seen looking extremely similar to Marx Soul. This is present even in the original ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''.
*Marx Soul is the first Soul Boss in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' main-series]]. The first one in the whole series is [[Drawcia Soul]] from ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'' which is a spin-off.
*Marx Soul is the first soul boss in the main-series [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'']] games. The first one in the whole series is [[Drawcia Soul]] from ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', which is a spin-off.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Revision as of 02:28, 21 October 2022

Marx Soul
Marx Soul Sprite.png
Sprite of Marx Soul from Kirby Super Star Ultra.
Details
First game Kirby Super Star Ultra (2008)
Latest game Kirby's Dream Buffet (2022, as a Character Treat)
Other game(s) Kirby: Triple Deluxe (as a keychain)
Super Kirby Clash (as a Sticker)
Relative(s) Marx
Theme music

Clip of Marx Soul's boss battle theme from Kirby Super Star Ultra

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Marx Soul is a boss that appears exclusively in The True Arena of Kirby Super Star Ultra, serving as the game's true final boss. Marx Soul is a stronger, zombified version of Marx, mutated into a grotesque monstrosity by the power of the destroyed Galactic Nova. He fights in the same way as his regular form, but his attacks are much stronger and he moves in a faster and more chaotic manner. His health (630) is also 1.8x higher than Marx's (350).

Marx Soul is different from his regular form in various ways. Most notably, he can morph into paint blobs that rain down on Kirby, and, if inhaled, give Kirby the Paint ability. He is also visually different, being purple instead of lavender and wearing a necklace that appears to be made of parts from Nova. Finally, he has a distinct laugh. After Marx Soul is defeated, he lets out a bloodcurdling screech and slowly splits in half while turning pink. Eventually he explodes, destroying the entire arena in the process.

Attacks

This table describes all of Marx Soul's attacks. Most are stronger, faster, and/or longer ranged versions of the original Marx's attacks, but some are unique to him.

Marx Soul's attacks  
Attack Description
Shooter Cutter Marx Soul appears to teleport, but instead shoots out four cutters. He then repeats the attack.
  • These cutters can be either thrown or swallowed for the Cutter ability.
Seed Attack Marx Soul flies off the screen, dropping six damaging seeds in random places in the arena. About a second later, thick rose vines spring up from each of the seeds' locations.
Shadow Uppercut Marx Soul appears as a flashing circle on the ground that follows Kirby. After a few seconds, he springs up in an attempt to ram into Kirby.
Marx Laser Marx Soul puffs his cheeks, then fires an enormous, damaging beam out of his mouth.
  • Cannot be guarded at all, and can only be dodged by hovering or crouching.
Jester Ball Spit-Drop (Ice Bomb) Marx Soul puffs his cheeks, following Kirby, then drops a bomb out of his mouth. After reaching Kirby's height, it explodes into two shockwaves that may freeze Kirby if not guarded or dodged.
  • This bomb can be swallowed for the Ice ability.
Arrow Arrow Marx Soul flashes, then releases hundreds of damaging arrows from his body.
Black Hole Marx Soul splits in half, creating a black hole. If Kirby is sucked in, he is transported to an alternate dimension in which he takes massive damage.
  • Cannot be guarded. Used as a surprise entrance attack.
Splash Marx Marx Soul splits in half, creating magenta and blue paint blobs. After disappearing, many similar damaging paint blobs fall from the ceiling, increasing in volume as the attack goes on.
  • This paint blobs can be swallowed for the Paint ability.
  • This attack is similar to that of Drawcia Soul.
Deadly Ball Marx Soul splits in half, creating magenta and blue comets. After a few seconds, the two comets fly in one after the other, including a sound effect that resembles Marx Soul's laugh, however the sound effect is more high pitched in the magenta comet. He only uses this attack when he has lost half of his stamina.

Flavor text

Image Game Flavor text
KSS Ultra box art.png Kirby Super Star Ultra He absorbed a nova's power to bring back his evil soul... This really is the last battle!

Other appearances

Trivia

  • In Milky Way Wishes, if the player looks closely a split second before Marx transforms into his first powered-up form, he can be seen looking extremely similar to Marx Soul. This is present even in the original Kirby Super Star.
  • Marx Soul is the first soul boss in the main-series Kirby games. The first one in the whole series is Drawcia Soul from Kirby: Canvas Curse, which is a spin-off.

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese マルク ソウル
Maruku Souru
Marx Soul
Traditional Chinese 魔嚕酷靈魂
mó lū kù línghún
Marx Soul
Simplified Chinese 魔噜酷灵魂
mó lū kù línghún
French Max Ultra Marx Ultra
German Max Ultra Marx Ultra
Italian Anima di Mark Soul of Marx
Korean 마르크 소울
Mareukeu Soul
Marx Soul
Portuguese Alma de Marx Marx's Soul
Spanish Espíritu de Marx Spirit of Marx