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{{quote|Do my audio-visual capacitors deceive me? Or do I see some '''discerning customers''' with an eye for quality here?|SALESBOT 9.99+TX|Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope}}
{{quote|Do my audio-visual capacitors deceive me? Or do I see some '''discerning customers''' with an eye for quality here?|SALESBOT 9.99+TX|Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope}}
'''SALESBOT 9.99+TX''' the Merchant (also written as '''Salesbot 9.99TX'''<ref>'''Narration:''' ''It looks like there is nothing here! You can buy items from the '''Salesbot 9.99TX'''.'' - Accessing the Items menu with no items</ref> or '''Salesbot 9.99+TX'''<ref>'''Narration:''' ''Find more Starpotions with '''Salesbot 9.99+TX''' or by completing more Quests!'' - Spark Management menu with no Star Potions</ref>), also known as the '''Merchantbot'''<ref>'''Beep-0:''' ''I saw that '''Merchantbot''' here somewhere - boy, talk about market presence.''</ref>, is a robotic merchant who appears in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''. It sells items on all the planets, including [[Cursa's stronghold]], to the heroes during their adventure. Certain items may be temporarily discounted at certain points in the game. Outside of battle, SALESBOT 9.99+TX can be paid to fully restore everyone's HP when the player presses {{button|switch|Paddown}}, with the price increasing the more this is done. Its name is derived from "9.99 plus tax", a monetary value that is commonly used as a form of [[wikipedia:psychological pricing|psychological pricing]].
'''SALESBOT 9.99+TX''' the Merchant (also written as '''Salesbot 9.99TX'''<ref>'''Narration:''' ''It looks like there is nothing here! You can buy items from the '''Salesbot 9.99TX'''.'' - Accessing the Items menu with no items</ref> or '''Salesbot 9.99+TX'''<ref>'''Narration:''' ''Find more Starpotions with '''Salesbot 9.99+TX''' or by completing more Quests!'' - Spark Management menu with no Star Potions</ref>), also known as '''Salesbot''' or the '''Merchantbot'''<ref>'''Beep-0:''' ''I saw that '''Merchantbot''' here somewhere - boy, talk about market presence.''</ref>, is a robotic merchant who appears in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''. It sells items on all the planets, including [[Cursa's stronghold]], to the heroes during their adventure. Certain items may be temporarily discounted at certain points in the game. Outside of battle, SALESBOT 9.99+TX can be paid to fully restore everyone's HP when the player presses {{button|switch|Paddown}}, with the price increasing the more this is done. Its name is derived from "9.99 plus tax", a monetary value that is commonly used as a form of [[wikipedia:psychological pricing|psychological pricing]].


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
SALESBOT 9.99+TX has a white body with gold arms and black "fingers". Its face is similar to [[Beep-0]]'s, being a screen with a glowing "face", although it has eyes and a mouth, unlike Beep-0 who just has eyes. SALESBOT 9.99+TX also has white floating metallic [[Rabbid]] ears.
SALESBOT 9.99+TX has a white body with gold arms and black "fingers". Its face is similar to [[Beep-0]]'s, being a screen with a glowing "face", although it has eyes and a mouth, unlike Beep-0 who just has eyes. SALESBOT 9.99+TX also has white floating metallic [[Rabbid]] ears.


In a promotional video for [[The Tower of Doooom]], SALESBOT 9.99+TX is shown wearing a black top hat with a red stripe, along with red "sleeves" on its arms. It also has gold "elbows", and wears a red bow tie. SALESBOT 9.99+TX also has a digital curly mustache.
In [[The Tower of Doooom]], SALESBOT 9.99+TX is shown wearing a black top hat with a red stripe, along with red "sleeves" on its arms. It also has gold "elbows", and wears a red bow tie. SALESBOT 9.99+TX also has a digital curly mustache.


==List of shops==
==List of shops==

Revision as of 12:14, March 6, 2023

SALESBOT 9.99+TX
SALESBOT 9.99+TX in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
SALESBOT 9.99+TX in Cursa's stronghold
First appearance Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022)
“Do my audio-visual capacitors deceive me? Or do I see some discerning customers with an eye for quality here?”
SALESBOT 9.99+TX, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

SALESBOT 9.99+TX the Merchant (also written as Salesbot 9.99TX[1] or Salesbot 9.99+TX[2]), also known as Salesbot or the Merchantbot[3], is a robotic merchant who appears in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. It sells items on all the planets, including Cursa's stronghold, to the heroes during their adventure. Certain items may be temporarily discounted at certain points in the game. Outside of battle, SALESBOT 9.99+TX can be paid to fully restore everyone's HP when the player presses +Control Pad down, with the price increasing the more this is done. Its name is derived from "9.99 plus tax", a monetary value that is commonly used as a form of psychological pricing.

Appearance

SALESBOT 9.99+TX has a white body with gold arms and black "fingers". Its face is similar to Beep-0's, being a screen with a glowing "face", although it has eyes and a mouth, unlike Beep-0 who just has eyes. SALESBOT 9.99+TX also has white floating metallic Rabbid ears.

In The Tower of Doooom, SALESBOT 9.99+TX is shown wearing a black top hat with a red stripe, along with red "sleeves" on its arms. It also has gold "elbows", and wears a red bow tie. SALESBOT 9.99+TX also has a digital curly mustache.

List of shops

Normal items

These items can be bought in all shops.

Item Coin icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Price First availability
Super Mushroom icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Super Mushroom
70 coins Beacon Beach
Super Mushroom Bag icon in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Super Mushroom Bag
120 coins Palette Prime
Super Mushroom Chest  icon in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Super Mushroom Chest
170 coins Terra Flora
Super Mushroom Chest DX  icon in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Super Mushroom Chest DX1
250 coins Terra Flora
POW Block icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
POW Block
100 coins Beacon Beach
Cooldown Clock icon in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Cooldown Clock
80 coins Beacon Beach
Move Boost  icon in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Move Boost
130 coins Pristine Peaks
Multi Dash  icon in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Multi Dash
130 coins Palette Prime
Immunity Charm icon in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Immunity Charm
90 coins Pristine Peaks
Cleansing Elixir  icon in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Cleansing Elixir
90 coins Terra Flora

1 - Only one can be bought

Beacon Beach

Shops are located near Beacon Town and inside the Sunrise Temple.

Item Icon of a Planet Coin in Beacon Beach Price
Star Potion  icon in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Star Potion x2
1 Planet Coin each
Sunrise Key icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Sunrise Key
7 Planet Coins
Memory icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
The Stooges
1 Planet Coin
Memory icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Scopers
1 Planet Coin
Memory icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Goombas
1 Planet Coin
Speedway Dual Slinger icon
Speedway Dual Slinger
2 Planet Coins
The Speedway Dukes icon
The Speedway Dukes
2 Planet Coins
Wildwood Sharpshooter icon
Wildwood Sharpshooter
2 Planet Coins
Vintage Triple-Troll icon
Vintage Triple Troll
2 Planet Coins

Pristine Peaks

Shops are located near the WM ARC and inside the Winter Palace, at the main lobby.

Item Pristine Peaks Planet Coin from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Price
Star Potion  icon in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Star Potion x2
1 Planet Coin each
Midwinter Key icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Midwinter Key
11 Planet Coins
Memory icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Deep Freezes
1 Planet Coin
Memory icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Lone Wolves
1 Planet Coin
Speedway Blade icon
Speedway Blade
2 Planet Coins
Woldwood Boom-Brella icon
Wildwood Boom-Brella
2 Planet Coins
Wildwood Discruptor icon
Wildwood Discruptor
2 Planet Coins
The Vintage Dukes icon
The Vintage Dukes
2 Planet Coins

Palette Prime

Shops are located near the entrance to the Spellbound Woods and inside the Abandoned Well.

Item Palette Prime Planet Coin from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Price
Star Potion  icon in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Star Potion x2
1 Planet Coin each
Spellbound Key icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Spellbound Key
9 Planet Coins
Memory icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Depleters
1 Planet Coin
Memory icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Medicans
1 Planet Coin
Memory icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Ghostly Walkers
1 Planet Coin
Speedway Triple-Troll icon
Speedway Triple Troll
2 Planet Coins
Wildwood Dual Slinger icon
Wildwood Dual Slinger
2 Planet Coins
Vintage Sharpshooter icon
Vintage Sharpshooter
2 Planet Coins
Vintage Kaboomer icon
Vintage Kaboomer
2 Planet Coins

Terra Flora

Shops are located near the WM ARC and inside Mt. Spout.

Item Terra Flora Planet Coin from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Price
Star Potion  icon in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Star Potion x2
1 Planet Coin each
Efflorescent Key icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Efflorescent Key
12 Planet Coins
Memory icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Magnafowls
1 Planet Coin
Speedway Boom-Brella icon
Speedway Boom-Brella
2 Planet Coins
Speedway Discruptor icon
Speedway Discruptor
2 Planet Coins
The Wildwood Dukes icon
The Wildwood Dukes
2 Planet Coins
Vintage Bowzooka icon
Vintage Bowzooka
2 Planet Coins

Barrendale Mesa

Shops are located near Momma's Garage and on the crane in the Windmill area.

Item Barrendale Mesa Planet Coin from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Price
Star Potion  icon in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Star Potion x2
1 Planet Coin each
Barren Key  icon in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Barren Key
11 Planet Coins
Memory icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Magikoopas
1 Planet Coin
Memory icon from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Riptides
1 Planet Coin
Speedway Bowzooka icon
Speedway Bowzooka
2 Planet Coins
Wildwood Triple-Troll icon
Wildwood Triple Troll
2 Planet Coins
Wildwood Kaboomer icon
Wildwood Kaboomer
2 Planet Coins
Vintage Blade icon
Vintage Blade
2 Planet Coins

The Tower of Doooom

Item Name Price Description
The Strongman 65 coins Random DMG Boost
This item grants a random damage bonus (0%, 50%, 100%, 150%) to the user and allies within range for 1 turn.
Cooldown Clock 40 coins Reset Cooldowns
Refresh all your Sparks and Techniques for immediate use.
POW Block 50 coins Destroy Destructibles
Unleashes a shockwave once thrown! Deals area damage to everything in its vicinity.
Immunity Charm 45 coins Immunity for 3 Turns
Keeps you immune to Super Effects for 3 turns, but can't get rid of existing Super Effects.
Super Mushroom 35 coins Heal 30% HP
Restores 30% of your Health Points. A classic!
Super Mushroom Bag 60 coins Heal 50% HP
Restores 50% of your Health Points! Perfect during the thick of battle!
Super Mushroom Chest 85 coins Heal 70% HP
Restores 70% of your Health Points on the go!
Super Mushroom Chest DX 125 coins Heal 100% HP
Restores 100% of your Health Points. Perfect snack for a battle!
Move Boost 65 coins Start a New Area of Movement
Start a brand new move phase from wherever you're at on the battlefield.
Multi Dash 65 coins 2 Extra Dashes
Busy Hero on the go? Add 2 dashes to your current turn.
Cleansing Elixir 45 coins Random DMG Boost
Cleanses you of ALL negative effects, leaving you feeling clean and fresh.
The Healer 65 coins Random Healing Effect
This item grants a random healing effect (+10%, +50%, +65%, +100%) to the user and allies within range.
The Weakling 65 coins Random DMG Reduction
This item grants a random damage reduction bonus (15%, 30%, 50%, 100%) to the user and allies within range for 1 turn.

Gallery

Quotes

Main article: List of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope quotes § SALESBOT 9.99+TX
  • "Let me help you out! For [#] coins I'll heal your entire team!"
  • "BIG flash sale going on!"
  • "My usual customers - they have what I call "value blindness". For them I put out factory returns, overstock items..."
  • "STILL they do nothing but haggle over price and badger me over reward points!"
  • "It may be cold on Pristine Peaks, but the savings are HOT - because when the thermostat drops, so do my prices!"

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ロボ商人しょうにん イチキュッパ[?]
Robo Shōnin Ichikyuppa
Robo Merchant Ichikyuppa; "Ichikyuppa" is slang for the number 1980, which is similarly used as a psychological price point in Japanese yen.
French ROBO-MARCHAND 9.99+TX[?] ROBO-MERCHANT 9.99+TX
German RABATTBOT 9,99+TX[?] DISCOUNTBOT 9.99 + TX
Italian BOT-TEGAIO 9,99+IVA[?] Portmanteau of "Bottegaio" (shopkeeper) and the word "bot"; "IVA" (Imposta sul Valore Aggiuntivo) is the Italian acronym for "VAT" (Valued Added Tax)
Spanish OFERTABOT 9,99+IVA[?] Portmanteau of "Oferta" (offer) and the word "bot"; "IVA" (Impuesto sobre el Valor Añadido) is the Spanish acronym for "VAT"

References

  1. ^ Narration: It looks like there is nothing here! You can buy items from the Salesbot 9.99TX. - Accessing the Items menu with no items
  2. ^ Narration: Find more Starpotions with Salesbot 9.99+TX or by completing more Quests! - Spark Management menu with no Star Potions
  3. ^ Beep-0: I saw that Merchantbot here somewhere - boy, talk about market presence.