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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 by the power of the destroyed [[Galactic Nova]], and this version of Marx can be specified as a grotesque monstrosity. He fights the same as his un-mutated form, but his attacks are much stronger, and he moves in a faster, more chaotic manner. His [[stamina|health]] (630) is also greatly 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 by the power of the destroyed [[Galactic Nova]], and this version of Marx can be specified as a grotesque monstrosity. He fights the same as his un-mutated form, but his attacks are much stronger, and he moves in a faster, more chaotic manner. His [[stamina|health]] (630) is also greatly higher than Marx's (350).


He can now make paint blobs that give the [[Paint]] Ability. He also is purple instead of lavender. His wings are different and he now has a necklace that appears to be made of parts from Nova. His laugh is also different. After finishing off the demonic beast, he lets out a bloodcurdling screech, slowly splits in half and explodes, destroying the entire arena in the process.
He can now turn into paint blobs that give the [[Paint]] Ability. He also is purple instead of lavender. His wings are different and he now has a necklace that appears to be made of parts from Nova. His laugh is also different. After finishing off the demonic beast, he lets out a bloodcurdling screech, slowly splits in half while turning dark red (as well as his necklace) and explodes, destroying the entire arena in the process.


==Attacks==
==Attacks==
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| '''Marx Laser'''
| '''Marx Laser'''
| Marx Soul assumes a strange expression, then attempts to fire an enormous, damaging beam out of his mouth.
| Marx Soul assumes a strange expression, then fires an enormous, damaging beam out of his mouth.
*Cannot be guarded at all, and can only be dodged by [[hover]]ing.
*Cannot be guarded at all, and can only be dodged by [[hover]]ing or crouching.  
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| '''Jester Ball Spit-Drop (Ice Ball)'''
| '''Jester Ball Spit-Drop (Ice Bomb)'''
| Marx Soul assumes a strange expression, 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.
| Marx Soul assumes a strange expression, 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.
*This bomb can be swallowed for the [[Ice]] ability.
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| '''Deadly Ball'''
| '''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.
| 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.
*This attack is similar to [[Drawcia Soul]]'s Deadly Bound attack.
*This attack is similar to [[Drawcia Soul]]'s Deadly Bound attack.
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Marx Soul
Marx Soul Sprite.png
In-game sprite of Marx Soul
Details
First game Kirby Super Star Ultra
Other game(s) Kirby: Triple Deluxe (Keychain)
Relative(s) Marx
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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 by the power of the destroyed Galactic Nova, and this version of Marx can be specified as a grotesque monstrosity. He fights the same as his un-mutated form, but his attacks are much stronger, and he moves in a faster, more chaotic manner. His health (630) is also greatly higher than Marx's (350).

He can now turn into paint blobs that give the Paint Ability. He also is purple instead of lavender. His wings are different and he now has a necklace that appears to be made of parts from Nova. His laugh is also different. After finishing off the demonic beast, he lets out a bloodcurdling screech, slowly splits in half while turning dark red (as well as his necklace) and explodes, destroying the entire arena in the process.

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.

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 assumes a strange expression, 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 assumes a strange expression, 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.
  • This attack is similar to Drawcia Soul's Deadly Bound attack.

Gallery

Trivia

  • In Milky Way Wishes, if the unknown reader 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 main-series. The first one in the whole series is Drawcia Soul from Kirby: Canvas Curse which is a spin-off.
  • Marx Soul does not have any official artwork.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese マルク ソウル
Maruku Souru
Marx Soul
French Max Ultra Ultra Marx
German Max Ultra Ultra Marx
Italian Anima di Mark Soul of Marx
Spanish Espíritu de Marx Spirit of Marx