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[[File:charged.png|thumb|250px|A [[Hyper Paragoomba]] charges its attack power.]]
[[File:charged.png|thumb|250px|A [[Hyper Paragoomba]] charges its attack power.]]
[[File:Charged Hyper Goomba TTYD.png|thumb|120px|A Charged [[Hyper Goomba]].]]
[[File:Charged Hyper Goomba TTYD.png|thumb|120px|A Charged [[Hyper Goomba]].]]
'''Charged''' is a positive status effect in the ''[[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]] series''. Both [[Mario]] and some of his enemies can become Charged. When Charged, a character will flash between their original color palette and one with horizontal multicolored lines and their Attack Power will be increased.
'''Charged''' is a status condition in the ''[[Paper Mario]]'' and ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''.
 
A character can use a move to store Attack power, causing them to become Charged. A Charged character can continue to charge power, but will unleash their stored power when they next use an attacking move. The Charged character's Attack power will increase (similar to the [[Attack Up]] condition) according to the level of charge that was stored prior to the attack. Stored charge will be expended at the end of an attack, even if it misses.
 
There is no icon to indicate this condition, but a Charged character will visibly shimmer with a rainbow gradient. In both games, [[Mario]] has the ability to become Charged only through using abilities unlocked by equipping specific [[badge]]s.


==History==
==History==
===''Paper Mario''===
===''Paper Mario''===
In ''[[Paper Mario]]'', [[Goombario]] can [[Charge (move)|Charge]] to raise his Attack Power, as can Mario with the [[Jump Charge]] and [[Smash Charge]] [[badge]]s. It is similar to [[POW-Up|ATK-Up]], but with a few differences. Charged only lasts until the player or enemy attacks, after which their Attack Power returns to normal. However, players are able to charge repeatedly, raising their Attack Power more with every charge, until finally unleashing a very powerful attack. However, each charge will use up a turn. If a Charged attack misses, the Attack Power will return to normal. Enemies and bosses who can charge include [[Hyper Goomba]]s, [[Hyper Paragoomba]]s, [[Hyper Cleft]]s, [[Tubba's Heart]] and [[Koopatrol]]s. Enemies get a more powerful boost than Mario or Goombario, but never charge more than once.
In ''[[Paper Mario]]'', Mario can unlock the ability to charge his [[Jump]] attacks by equipping the [[Jump Charge]] or [[S. Jump Charge]] badges, and charge his [[Hammer]] attacks by equipping the [[Smash Charge]] and [[S. Smash Charge]] badges. Jump Charge and Smash Charge will store 2 charge per use, while S. Jump Charge and S. Smash Charge will store 3 charge per use. Mario can only unleash charged Attack power using the same method of attack as the charge move that was used. When [[Goombario]] reaches Super Rank, he can use the move [[Charge (move)|Charge]] to store charge for all of his attacks.
 
Certain enemies are capable of charging, including [[Hyper Goomba]]s, [[Hyper Paragoomba]]s, [[Hyper Cleft]]s, [[Tubba's Heart]] and [[Koopatrol]]s. Enemies generally get a more powerful boost to their charge than when Mario or Goombario do so, but will never charge more than once.


===''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''===
===''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''===
In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', Charged returns and acts identically to how it does in ''Paper Mario'', most commonly given to Mario and his partners with the use of the [[Charge (badge)|Charge]] and [[Charge P]] badges, respectively. The [[Hot Sauce]] item also makes the user Charged. Some enemies can charge as well and often get a much more powerful boost from their Charged attacks than Mario, but they will never charge more than once (with the exception of [[Marilyn]]). Some enemies, such [[Ruff Puff]]s, "charge up" for an attack of sorts (in the Ruff Puff's case, for its lightning attack), but these attacks are not considered to bestow the Charged status. Enemies and bosses who can charge include Hyper Goombas, Hyper Paragoombas, [[Hyper Spiky Goomba]]s, Koopatrols, [[Dark Koopatrol]]s, [[Sky-Blue Spiny|Sky-Blue Spinies]], [[Hyper Bald Cleft]]s, Hyper Clefts, [[Bulky Bob-omb]]s, [[Bob-ulk]]s, [[Gloomtail]], [[Macho Grubba]], [[Cortez]], Marilyn, and the [[Shadow Queen]].
In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', Mario and his partners can gain the ability to charge power when equipped with the [[Charge (badge)|Charge]] and [[Charge P]] badges, respectively. Unlike the previous game, Charge is now a singular action in the Tactics Menu, and will store 1 charge power per use. The action can be used multiple times, but charged power will only be unleashed when Mario or his partner use an attack. The [[Hot Sauce]], [[Hottest Dog]], and [[Spicy Pasta]] items can also be consumed to gain 1 charge power.
 
Certain enemies are capable of charging, including Hyper Goombas, Hyper Paragoombas, [[Hyper Spiky Goomba]]s, Koopatrols, [[Dark Koopatrol]]s, [[Sky-Blue Spiny|Sky-Blue Spinies]], [[Hyper Bald Cleft]]s, Hyper Clefts, [[Bulky Bob-omb]]s, [[Bob-ulk]]s, [[Gloomtail]], [[Macho Grubba]], [[Cortez]], [[Marilyn]], and the [[Shadow Queen]]. Enemies enerally get a more powerful boost to their charge, but will typically only do so once, with Marilyn being a notable exception.
 
[[Ruff Puff]]s, [[Ice Puff]]s and [[Poison Puff]]s, can appear to charge power for an attack, but these are fixed effects that are distinct from the Charged status condition.
 
In both the original game and the [[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Nintendo Switch remake]], the Super Charge action exists and be acquired from the unused [[List of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door pre-release and unused content#Badges|Super Charge and Super Charge P]] badges. Using Super Charge will store 2 charge power compared to Charge storing 1, but there is no way to legitimately obtain these badges in-game.


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==

Revision as of 11:04, June 2, 2024

This article is about the status effect in the Paper Mario series. For the Mario Strikers game, see Mario Strikers Charged.
“Charged! Attack Power is now boosted!”
Battle text, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
A Hyper Paragoomba charges its attack power.
A Charged Hyper Goomba.
A Charged Hyper Goomba.

Charged is a status condition in the Paper Mario and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.

A character can use a move to store Attack power, causing them to become Charged. A Charged character can continue to charge power, but will unleash their stored power when they next use an attacking move. The Charged character's Attack power will increase (similar to the Attack Up condition) according to the level of charge that was stored prior to the attack. Stored charge will be expended at the end of an attack, even if it misses.

There is no icon to indicate this condition, but a Charged character will visibly shimmer with a rainbow gradient. In both games, Mario has the ability to become Charged only through using abilities unlocked by equipping specific badges.

History

Paper Mario

In Paper Mario, Mario can unlock the ability to charge his Jump attacks by equipping the Jump Charge or S. Jump Charge badges, and charge his Hammer attacks by equipping the Smash Charge and S. Smash Charge badges. Jump Charge and Smash Charge will store 2 charge per use, while S. Jump Charge and S. Smash Charge will store 3 charge per use. Mario can only unleash charged Attack power using the same method of attack as the charge move that was used. When Goombario reaches Super Rank, he can use the move Charge to store charge for all of his attacks.

Certain enemies are capable of charging, including Hyper Goombas, Hyper Paragoombas, Hyper Clefts, Tubba's Heart and Koopatrols. Enemies generally get a more powerful boost to their charge than when Mario or Goombario do so, but will never charge more than once.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Mario and his partners can gain the ability to charge power when equipped with the Charge and Charge P badges, respectively. Unlike the previous game, Charge is now a singular action in the Tactics Menu, and will store 1 charge power per use. The action can be used multiple times, but charged power will only be unleashed when Mario or his partner use an attack. The Hot Sauce, Hottest Dog, and Spicy Pasta items can also be consumed to gain 1 charge power.

Certain enemies are capable of charging, including Hyper Goombas, Hyper Paragoombas, Hyper Spiky Goombas, Koopatrols, Dark Koopatrols, Sky-Blue Spinies, Hyper Bald Clefts, Hyper Clefts, Bulky Bob-ombs, Bob-ulks, Gloomtail, Macho Grubba, Cortez, Marilyn, and the Shadow Queen. Enemies enerally get a more powerful boost to their charge, but will typically only do so once, with Marilyn being a notable exception.

Ruff Puffs, Ice Puffs and Poison Puffs, can appear to charge power for an attack, but these are fixed effects that are distinct from the Charged status condition.

In both the original game and the Nintendo Switch remake, the Super Charge action exists and be acquired from the unused Super Charge and Super Charge P badges. Using Super Charge will store 2 charge power compared to Charge storing 1, but there is no way to legitimately obtain these badges in-game.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese チャージ[?]
Chāji
Charge
Spanish (NOE) Cargado (Thousand-Year Door)[1] Charged

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