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Culex serves as the game's {{wp|Boss (video games)#Superboss|superboss}}: alongside the Crystals, he is an even more powerful boss than the main story's antagonist, [[Smithy]], as he has 4,096 [[Heart Point|HP]], the second most of any encounter in the game (behind only Smithy's second phase). Culex, combined with the Crystals, has 12,396 HP, which exceeds both of Smithy's phases combined. | Culex serves as the game's {{wp|Boss (video games)#Superboss|superboss}}: alongside the Crystals, he is an even more powerful boss than the main story's antagonist, [[Smithy]], as he has 4,096 [[Heart Point|HP]], the second most of any encounter in the game (behind only Smithy's second phase). Culex, combined with the Crystals, has 12,396 HP, which exceeds both of Smithy's phases combined. | ||
Culex's appearance contains many allusions to the ''{{wp|Final Fantasy}}'' series; the creators of ''Final Fantasy'', [[Square Enix|Square]], also created ''Super Mario RPG''. He is depicted in the hand-drawn pixel art style of the | Culex's appearance contains many allusions to the ''{{wp|Final Fantasy}}'' series; the creators of ''Final Fantasy'', [[Square Enix|Square]], also created ''Super Mario RPG''. He is depicted in the hand-drawn pixel art style of the SNES ''Final Fantasy'' games, contrasting with the pre-rendered 3D models of the rest of the game. His overworld sprite is significantly smaller than how he appears in battle, which is another characteristic taken from ''Final Fantasy''. The music that plays during his encounter and battle are arrangements of music from the ''Final Fantasy'' series. | ||
In the [[Nintendo Switch]] remake, ''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'', Culex initially retains his original two-dimensional 16-bit appearance, offering a stark contrast to the game's revamped and updated 3D graphics. Additionally, he retains the music from the SNES version of the game even if the new soundtrack is set to play. However, a post-game rematch gives him a full model, named '''Culex 3D''', along with the Crystals; this rematch also features rearranged music. | In the [[Nintendo Switch]] remake, ''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'', Culex initially retains his original two-dimensional 16-bit appearance, offering a stark contrast to the game's revamped and updated 3D graphics. Additionally, he retains the music from the SNES version of the game even if the new soundtrack is set to play. However, a post-game rematch gives him a full model, named '''Culex 3D''', along with the Crystals; this rematch also features rearranged music. | ||
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If Mario's party wins, Culex rewards Mario with the [[Quartz Charm]]. Culex then leaves Mario's dimension as Mario is transported back to Monstro Town. The door to Culex also vanishes, leaving a solid rock wall in its place. | If Mario's party wins, Culex rewards Mario with the [[Quartz Charm]]. Culex then leaves Mario's dimension as Mario is transported back to Monstro Town. The door to Culex also vanishes, leaving a solid rock wall in its place. | ||
In the Nintendo Switch remake, he can be fought again after beating Smithy. The fight itself becomes accessible once the [[Extra-Shiny Stone]] is collected after beating [[Johnny]]'s post-game rematch. Because of the Star Road being repaired by Mario and his party, they consequentially granted the various wishes of powerful people. This ultimately included Culex, who wished to gain the power of the third dimension. He then drew them back to his realm to fight them in this new form. In this form, he uses either [[Meteor (move)|Meteor]] or [[Final Claw]] every five turns, the former deals damage equal to maximum HP minus 1 to all active party members and the latter deals 9999 damage to one party member. He also attacks twice each turn after all the Crystals are defeated. Similarly to [[Bowyer]]'s battle, the {{button|switch|A}}, {{button|switch|Y}}, or {{button|switch|X}} buttons can be disabled for several turns, rendering the party unable to use the commands from those buttons. Finally, if the player attempts to defeat Culex while leaving any Crystals alive, the | In the Nintendo Switch remake, he can be fought again after beating Smithy. The fight itself becomes accessible once the [[Extra-Shiny Stone]] is collected after beating [[Johnny]]'s post-game rematch. Because of the Star Road being repaired by Mario and his party, they consequentially granted the various wishes of powerful people. This ultimately included Culex, who wished to gain the power of the third dimension. He then drew them back to his realm to fight them in this new form. In this form, he uses either [[Meteor (move)|Meteor]] or [[Final Claw]] every five turns, the former deals damage equal to maximum HP minus 1 to all active party members and the latter deals 9999 damage to one party member. He also attacks twice each turn after all the Crystals are defeated. Similarly to [[Bowyer]]'s battle, the {{button|switch|A}}, {{button|switch|Y}}, or {{button|switch|X}} buttons can be disabled for several turns, rendering the party unable to use the commands from those buttons. Finally, if the player attempts to defeat Culex while leaving any Crystals alive, the Crystals sacrifice themselves to bring him back with full health.<ref>{{cite|author=bloodbro2010|date=December 2, 2023|url=old.reddit.com/r/MarioRPG/comments/188ugoz/culex_revives_full_health_if_you_let_a_crystal/|title=Culex revives full health if you let a crystal survive|publisher=Reddit (r/MarioRPG)|accessdate=December 2, 2023}}</ref> | ||
After Mario's party wins, he is reduced back to his 2D sprite due to the forces of malevolence fading and is forced to retreat to regain his 3D form, although not before keeping count of the amount of turns it took to defeat him in battle. He will also provide the player with a Crystal Shard. After defeating Smithy once this battle is won, Culex appears in the credits scene with [[Monstermama]] and the other characters, briefly appearing in his 2D form behind the background. | After Mario's party wins, he is reduced back to his 2D sprite due to the forces of malevolence fading and is forced to retreat to regain his 3D form, although not before keeping count of the amount of turns it took to defeat him in battle. He will also provide the player with a Crystal Shard. After defeating Smithy once this battle is won, Culex appears in the credits scene with [[Monstermama]] and the other characters, briefly appearing in his 2D form behind the background. | ||
