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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*An [[List of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars pre-release and unused content#Enemies|unused enemy]] from ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'', named '''Baba Yaga''', resembles a blue Jinnie. Baba Yaga's name comes from the Slavic folklore's {{wp|Baba Yaga}}, which is a supernatural being who appears as a deformed/ferocious looking old woman. The only things known about it were that it had higher HP, knows the move [[Mega Recover]], and that its psychopath was "Feeling kinda round..." In a Japanese guide, the Bean Valley section shows artwork of Baba Yaga representing Jinnie.<ref>[https://hit930.sakura.ne.jp/hitjapan/book13/P160322070.JPG Photograph of ''SUPER MARIO RPG Hoshizora karano Okurimono'' guide], found on eBay</ref> Most other times when artwork is shared in the guide, the difference between sprite colors is very subtle.
*An [[List of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars pre-release and unused content#Enemies|unused enemy]] from ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'', named '''Baba Yaga''', resembles a blue Jinnie. Baba Yaga's name comes from the Slavic folklore's {{wp|Baba Yaga}}, which is a supernatural being who appears as a deformed/ferocious looking old woman. The only things known about it were that it had higher HP, knows the move [[Mega Recover]], and that its Thought Peek was "Feeling kinda round..." In a Japanese guide, the Bean Valley section shows artwork of Baba Yaga representing Jinnie.<ref>[https://hit930.sakura.ne.jp/hitjapan/book13/P160322070.JPG Photograph of ''SUPER MARIO RPG Hoshizora karano Okurimono'' guide], found on eBay</ref> Most other times when artwork is shared in the guide, the difference between sprite colors is very subtle.
*During development, the final boss was conceived as an extremely similar genie.<ref>kurashimakaz (March 10, 2021). [https://twitter.com/kurashimakaz/status/1369697859868659714 Tweet by Kazuyuki Kurashima]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved March 28, 2022.</ref> It is likely that its design was repurposed as this enemy after [[Smithy]] was finalized.
*During development, the final boss was conceived as an extremely similar genie.<ref>kurashimakaz (March 10, 2021). [https://twitter.com/kurashimakaz/status/1369697859868659714 Tweet by Kazuyuki Kurashima]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved March 28, 2022.</ref> It is likely that its design was repurposed as this enemy after [[Smithy]] was finalized.
*Jinnie's pink nose is possibly a reference to the genies in the anime series ''{{wp|The Genie Family|Hakushon Daimaō}}'', where the genies are depicted with pink noses.
*Jinnie's pink nose is possibly a reference to the genies in the anime series ''{{wp|The Genie Family|Hakushon Daimaō}}'', where the genies are depicted with pink noses.

Revision as of 12:11, November 19, 2023

Jinnie
Battle idle animation of a Fautso from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
First appearance Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
Latest appearance Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023)

Jinnie (originally known as Fautso) is a fat genie-like enemy in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. Its original is likely a cross between "fatso" and "Faust," while its later name is a pun on "genie"/"djinni" and possibly "Winnie-the-Pooh." A Jinnie can only be summoned to battle by a Pleaseno. Its Thought Peek thought suggests that it was being held captive by the Pleaseno and was forced to fight Mario. In battle, it is resistant against most status effects such as fire and thunder, but it is weak against ice and jump attacks. It is proficient in using the spells Meteor Blast, Boulder and Aurora Flash. Overall, it has stats that are well rounded, but inferior to Pleaseno. However, the reward for defeating the Jinnie is low, because the player gains 5 exp. with no coins or items.


Profiles and statistics

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars enemy
Fautso
Battle idle animation of a Fautso from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars HP 420 FP 100 Speed 14
Location(s) Bean Valley Attack 130 Magic attack 60
Role Common Defense 100 Magic defense 60
Bonus Flower Attack Up! (20%) Yoshi Cookie None Morph rate 0%
Evade 10% Magic evade 0% Spells Aurora Flash, Boulder, Meteor Blast
Weak Jump, Ice Strong Fire, Thunder, Fear, Poison, Mute Sp. attacks Glowing Shot
Coins 0 Exp. points 5 Items None
Psychopath "Thanks to you I'm free!"

Names in other languages

Jinnie

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese モックン[?]
Mokkun
Contraction of「もくもく」(mokumoku, Japanese onomatopoeic word for billowing smoke) and honorific「くん」(-kun)
German Dschinn[?] Genie

Baba Yaga

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ポット[?]
Potto
Pot

Trivia

A Baba Yaga, an unused enemy from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars resembling a blue Fautso.
  • An unused enemy from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, named Baba Yaga, resembles a blue Jinnie. Baba Yaga's name comes from the Slavic folklore's Baba Yaga, which is a supernatural being who appears as a deformed/ferocious looking old woman. The only things known about it were that it had higher HP, knows the move Mega Recover, and that its Thought Peek was "Feeling kinda round..." In a Japanese guide, the Bean Valley section shows artwork of Baba Yaga representing Jinnie.[1] Most other times when artwork is shared in the guide, the difference between sprite colors is very subtle.
  • During development, the final boss was conceived as an extremely similar genie.[2] It is likely that its design was repurposed as this enemy after Smithy was finalized.
  • Jinnie's pink nose is possibly a reference to the genies in the anime series Hakushon Daimaō, where the genies are depicted with pink noses.

References

  1. ^ Photograph of SUPER MARIO RPG Hoshizora karano Okurimono guide, found on eBay
  2. ^ kurashimakaz (March 10, 2021). Tweet by Kazuyuki Kurashima. Twitter. Retrieved March 28, 2022.