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'''Bestovius''' is a powerful sage that appears in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' who is also the Dimensional Governor of [[Lineland]] and the so-called "Flip Wizard". He is responsible for granting [[Mario]] the [[flip|ability]] to switch between the second and third dimensions, an ability that the game showcases throughout the entire story. He tries to charge Mario a huge sum of [[coin]]s for the enchantment, but he eventually settles for a very small price or for free. His name is a pun on the word "bestow", as he bestows upon Mario the ability to flip between dimensions. It may also be a pun on "Best of us", due to his arrogant personality. He is found at the beginning of Chapter 1-1.  
'''Bestovius''' is a powerful sage that appears in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' who is also the Dimensional Governor of [[Lineland]] and the so-called "Flip Wizard". He is responsible for granting [[Mario]] the [[flip|ability]] to switch between the second and third dimensions, an ability that the game showcases throughout the entire story. He tries to charge Mario a huge sum of [[coin]]s for the enchantment, but he eventually settles for a very small price or for free. His name is a pun on the word "bestow", as he bestows upon Mario the ability to flip between dimensions. It may also be a pun on "Best of us", due to his arrogant personality. He is found at the beginning of Chapter 1-1.  


[[File:Super Mario Kun Volume 37 Bestovius.png|thumb|left|Bestovius's appearance in the ''Super Mario-Kun'']]
[[File:Super Mario Kun Volume 37 Bestovius.png|thumb|left|Bestovius's appearance in ''Super Mario-kun'']]


Bestovius thinks highly of himself and is a descendant of the ancients. He is also a distant cousin of [[Merlon]] and [[Merlee]], and is a direct cousin of [[Old Man Watchitt]]. If Mario and friends return the [[You-Know-What]] from Watchitt to Bestovius, Bestovius will give Mario the [[Training Machine]] (a [[Nintendo DS]]) that he had promised [[Merluvlee]]. According to Bestovius, he no longer needs it because he got a newer, sleeker model.
Bestovius thinks highly of himself and is a descendant of the ancients. He is also a distant cousin of [[Merlon]] and [[Merlee]], and is a direct cousin of [[Old Man Watchitt]]. If Mario and friends return the [[You-Know-What]] from Watchitt to Bestovius, Bestovius will give Mario the [[Training Machine]] (a [[Nintendo DS]]) that he had promised [[Merluvlee]]. According to Bestovius, he no longer needs it because he got a newer, sleeker model.
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Bestovius believes that people from another dimension listen to him, and believes that they would wish to know that Mario can flip dimensions with {{button|wii|A}}. This is, indeed, breaking the [[fourth wall]], just as [[Thoreau]] does later in Chapter 1-2.
Bestovius believes that people from another dimension listen to him, and believes that they would wish to know that Mario can flip dimensions with {{button|wii|A}}. This is, indeed, breaking the [[fourth wall]], just as [[Thoreau]] does later in Chapter 1-2.


Bestovius appears in volume 37 of the ''[[Super Mario-Kun]]''.
Bestovius appears in volume 37 of ''[[Super Mario-kun]]''.
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Revision as of 11:30, June 2, 2022

Bestovius
Bestovius from Super Paper Mario
Species Flipsider/Shaman
First appearance Super Paper Mario (2007)
Latest appearance Super Mario-kun Volume 37 (2008)
“What is this A Button I speak of? I assure you that if we are being watched from another dimension... Those beings will understand. But you lack the mustache for full comprehension.”
Bestovius, Super Paper Mario

Bestovius is a powerful sage that appears in Super Paper Mario who is also the Dimensional Governor of Lineland and the so-called "Flip Wizard". He is responsible for granting Mario the ability to switch between the second and third dimensions, an ability that the game showcases throughout the entire story. He tries to charge Mario a huge sum of coins for the enchantment, but he eventually settles for a very small price or for free. His name is a pun on the word "bestow", as he bestows upon Mario the ability to flip between dimensions. It may also be a pun on "Best of us", due to his arrogant personality. He is found at the beginning of Chapter 1-1.

Bestovius's appearance in the Super Paper Mario arc from volume 37 of the Super Mario-kun
Bestovius's appearance in Super Mario-kun

Bestovius thinks highly of himself and is a descendant of the ancients. He is also a distant cousin of Merlon and Merlee, and is a direct cousin of Old Man Watchitt. If Mario and friends return the You-Know-What from Watchitt to Bestovius, Bestovius will give Mario the Training Machine (a Nintendo DS) that he had promised Merluvlee. According to Bestovius, he no longer needs it because he got a newer, sleeker model.

Bestovius believes that people from another dimension listen to him, and believes that they would wish to know that Mario can flip dimensions with A Button. This is, indeed, breaking the fourth wall, just as Thoreau does later in Chapter 1-2.

Bestovius appears in volume 37 of Super Mario-kun.

Catch Card

The Catch Card of Bestovius from Super Paper Mario
Bestovius's Catch Card.
  • Card Type: Uncommon
  • Card Description: Bestovius taught Mario how to flip between dimensions. He talks about his beard and floats all the time. Other than that, he's perfectly normal.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ア・ゲール[?]
A Gēru
From「あげる」(ageru, to give) and「デアール」(Deāru, Merlon)
German Sophustus[?] Pun on the Greek name Sophus, meaning "Sage"
Italian Elargisto[?] Pun on Egisto (an Italian name) and elargire (to bestow)
Korean 줄게르[?]
Julgereu
From 줄게 (julge, I'll give it you)
Spanish Mejoritus[?] Pun on Mejor (Better)