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[[Image:Vacuum Block.png|thumb|right|56px|The '''Vacuum Block'''.]]
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The '''Vacuum Block''' is a key item from ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''. It allows [[Bowser]] to use the Vacuum command in battle.
|image=[[File:Vacuum Block.png]][[File:M&L BIS+BJJ Vacuum Command Block.png]]
|description=''“A rare block from Broque Monsieur. In battle, Bowser inhales stuff!”''
|first_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' ([[List of games by date#2009|2009]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
|effect=Allows Bowser to inhale certain things in battle, ranging from items/objects to [[Blitty|Blitties]]
}}
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|footer=Screenshot of the Vacuum Block's effects
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|image2=MLBISDX Inhaling.png
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The '''Vacuum Block''' is a key item from ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''. It is a green [[Command Block]] with a vortex on the front that allows [[Bowser]] to use the Vacuum command in battle. In ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey'', the Vaccum Block is yellow instead.


When Bowser met [[Broque Monsieur]], the latter was stranded on a small island off the coast of [[Plack Beach]]. Broque Monsieur implored Bowser to rescue him, but Bowser was unmoved. Just as Bowser was about to leave, however, Broque Monsieur offered the Vacuum Block as incentive for his rescue. Seeing this, Bowser agreed to assist Broque Monsieur. Picking up a small rope that was tied to the island, Bowser dragged Broque Monsieur to shore with the help of [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]].
When Bowser meets [[Broque Monsieur]] in [[Plack Beach]], the latter is stranded on a small island off the coast of [[Plack Beach]]. Broque Monsieur implores Bowser to rescue him, but Bowser is unmoved. Just as Bowser is about to leave, however, Broque Monsieur offers the Vacuum Block as incentive for his rescue. Seeing this, Bowser agrees to assist Broque Monsieur. Picking up a small rope that is tied to the island, Bowser drags Broque Monsieur to shore with the help of [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] in the [[Arm Center]]. The Vacuum Block is promptly given to Bowser.


The Vacuum Block allows Bowser to use the [[Vacuum Mushroom]]'s power offensively. Bowser can use it to uncover the hidden [[Blitty|Blitties]] during battle, and to steal various helpful items from monsters. Additionally, it can be used to inhale some entire monsters, forcing the Mario Bros. to fight them in Bowser's stomach. This last function features heavily in the final battle with [[Dark Bowser]].
The Vacuum Block allows Bowser to use the [[Vacuum Shroom]]'s power offensively. Bowser can use it to uncover the hidden [[Blitty|Blitties]] from enemies during battle (that are needed for Bowser to gain the [[Broggy Bonker]] [[Brawl Attack|Special Attack]]) and to steal various helpful items or other objects like lollipops from [[Chuboomba]]s that recover [[Health Point|HP]], teeth from [[Crawful]]s and body segments from [[Toothy|Tooth]]ies that [[DEF-Up|boost his defense]], and the meat seen in the second [[Midbus]] battle to [[POW-Up|boost his attack power]]. Additionally, it can be used to inhale some entire monsters like [[Coalbit]]s, the [[Sea Pipe Statue|Stone Blooper]] and [[Snawful]]s, forcing the Mario Bros. to fight them in [[Bowser's body]]. This last function is featured heavily in the final battle with [[Dark Bowser]] and the [[Dark Star Core]]; after releasing the [[Dark Fawful|Dark Fawful Bug]] from Dark Bowser's body, Bowser can inhale it so Mario and Luigi can battle it inside his body and defeat it so Bowser can finish off Dark Bowser. Bowser will also earn experience points from any enemies that he inhales and are defeated by the Mario Bros., who only earn experience points for enemies that were inhaled.


==Trivia==
In [[the Gauntlet]], [[Bowser X]] uses the Vacuum Block's offensive capabilities to inhale the Mario Bros.' [[Bros. Attack|Special Attacks]] when the player uses one on him.
*The vacuum block is not affected by stats.
 
*The vacuum block can also be activated with the Y button and can be used very strongly if pressed together with the X button.
In the remake, if Bowser is inflicted with [[Sick]], he will lose the ability to inhale.
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Bowsersuckingblooper.png|Bowser inhaling the Stone Blooper in ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story''
BowserXVaccuum.png|Bowser inhaling the [[Falling Star]] Special Attack from Mario and Luigi in ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story''
M&LRPG3DX Sea Pipe Statue Battle.jpg|Bowser inhaling the Stone Blooper in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''
</gallery>


==Names in Other Languages==
==Names in other languages==
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{{foreign names
|Jap=バキュームブロック<br/>''Bakyūmu Burokku''
|Jap=バキュームブロック
|JapR=Bakyūmu Burokku
|JapM=Vacuum Block
|JapM=Vacuum Block
|Spa= Bloque Aspiradora
|Ita=Blocco Risucchio
|SpaM= Vacuum Block}}
|ItaM=Inhale Block
|Ger=Vakuum-Block
|GerM=Vacuum Block
|FreA=Bloc vortex
|FreAM=Vortex Block
|FreE=Aspirobloc
|FreEM=Pun from ''aspirateur'' ("vacuum cleaner") and ''bloc'' ("block").
|SpaA=Bloque Vórtice
|SpaAM=Vortex block
|SpaE=Bloque Aspiradora
|SpaEM=Vacuum cleaner block
|Kor=배큐엄블록
|KorR=Baekyueom-Beullok
|KorM=Vacuum Block
}}
 
==Trivia==
*The Vacuum Block is not affected by stats.
*By repeatedly pressing {{button|ds|Y}} and pressing {{button|ds|X}} at the same time, the block will greatly increase in strength.
*This is the only one of Bowser's [[Command Block|command blocks]] that is seen outside of battle.
*If Mario & Luigi are in the [[Trash Pit]], [[Pump Works]], [[Nerve Cluster]], [[Flab Zone]], [[Energy Hold]], or the [[Airway (Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story)|Airway]], the battle background in Bowser's body will be the same as what the environment of the area is in-game. However, in the remake, the battle background will be the same regardless of where Mario and Luigi are in Bowser's body.


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Latest revision as of 21:20, October 17, 2024

Vacuum Block
The Vacuum BlockThe Vacuum Block from Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey
Description
“A rare block from Broque Monsieur. In battle, Bowser inhales stuff!”
First appearance Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (2009)
Latest appearance Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey (2018)
Effect Allows Bowser to inhale certain things in battle, ranging from items/objects to Blitties
Screenshot of the Vacuum Block's effects
Screenshot of the Vacuum Block's effects
Screenshot of the Vacuum Block's effects

The Vacuum Block is a key item from Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story and Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey. It is a green Command Block with a vortex on the front that allows Bowser to use the Vacuum command in battle. In Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey, the Vaccum Block is yellow instead.

When Bowser meets Broque Monsieur in Plack Beach, the latter is stranded on a small island off the coast of Plack Beach. Broque Monsieur implores Bowser to rescue him, but Bowser is unmoved. Just as Bowser is about to leave, however, Broque Monsieur offers the Vacuum Block as incentive for his rescue. Seeing this, Bowser agrees to assist Broque Monsieur. Picking up a small rope that is tied to the island, Bowser drags Broque Monsieur to shore with the help of Mario and Luigi in the Arm Center. The Vacuum Block is promptly given to Bowser.

The Vacuum Block allows Bowser to use the Vacuum Shroom's power offensively. Bowser can use it to uncover the hidden Blitties from enemies during battle (that are needed for Bowser to gain the Broggy Bonker Special Attack) and to steal various helpful items or other objects like lollipops from Chuboombas that recover HP, teeth from Crawfuls and body segments from Toothies that boost his defense, and the meat seen in the second Midbus battle to boost his attack power. Additionally, it can be used to inhale some entire monsters like Coalbits, the Stone Blooper and Snawfuls, forcing the Mario Bros. to fight them in Bowser's body. This last function is featured heavily in the final battle with Dark Bowser and the Dark Star Core; after releasing the Dark Fawful Bug from Dark Bowser's body, Bowser can inhale it so Mario and Luigi can battle it inside his body and defeat it so Bowser can finish off Dark Bowser. Bowser will also earn experience points from any enemies that he inhales and are defeated by the Mario Bros., who only earn experience points for enemies that were inhaled.

In the Gauntlet, Bowser X uses the Vacuum Block's offensive capabilities to inhale the Mario Bros.' Special Attacks when the player uses one on him.

In the remake, if Bowser is inflicted with Sick, he will lose the ability to inhale.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese バキュームブロック[?]
Bakyūmu Burokku
Vacuum Block
French (NOA) Bloc vortex[?] Vortex Block
French (NOE) Aspirobloc[?] Pun from aspirateur ("vacuum cleaner") and bloc ("block").
German Vakuum-Block[?] Vacuum Block
Italian Blocco Risucchio[?] Inhale Block
Korean 배큐엄블록[?]
Baekyueom-Beullok
Vacuum Block
Spanish (NOA) Bloque Vórtice[?] Vortex block
Spanish (NOE) Bloque Aspiradora[?] Vacuum cleaner block

Trivia[edit]

  • The Vacuum Block is not affected by stats.
  • By repeatedly pressing Y Button and pressing X Button at the same time, the block will greatly increase in strength.
  • This is the only one of Bowser's command blocks that is seen outside of battle.
  • If Mario & Luigi are in the Trash Pit, Pump Works, Nerve Cluster, Flab Zone, Energy Hold, or the Airway, the battle background in Bowser's body will be the same as what the environment of the area is in-game. However, in the remake, the battle background will be the same regardless of where Mario and Luigi are in Bowser's body.