Lady Bow
Bow is the leader of the Boos of Boo's Mansion in Paper Mario. She is aided by her butler, Bootler. She is very strong-headed and a tad snooty due to her princess-like status in life, but she is also kind-hearted in wanting to aid Mario so he can save Peach and the world's wishes. She can comically slap enemies both with her hand (and her fan when Ultra ranked) and protect Mario from attacks with her Outta Sight attack. At Super rank she can also try to scare away enemies with a ability called Spook, which automatically ends a battle. By pressing C-Down, she can protect Mario from enemy attacks and not get attacked by an enemy.
Joining Mario
Bow joins Mario after he solves the puzzles in Boo Mansion. The main reason that she joins him at first is because she needs him to help stop the ghost-eating boss Tubba Blubba. Bow, who was holding Skolar prisoner, agreed to give him to Mario if he helped her. After Tubba Blubba was defeated Bow remaind true to her word and gave Skolar to Mario. Then Bow decides to acompany Mario for the the rest of his adventure. Unlike the other party members, after it Bow joins Mario, the text adds in a comical "like it or not".
Vacation
Lady Bow and Bootler make a cameo appearance in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, as they take a vacation at Poshley Heights after Mario and friends save Mushroom World. She is quite glad to see Mario again but her snooty personality hasn't a bit. Earlier in Mario's adventure, a young Toad from Petalburg called Bow "the cutest Boo OF ALL TIME!!!"
Trivia
- Bow's name is derived from the word "bow", which, depending on pronunciation, may mean "ribbon" (referring to the bows she wears) or can refer to a type of gesture often done in reverence to royalty. It is also likely that her name is some sort of pun on "Boo".
- Her japanese name is "Resaresa"
- Her french name is "Bouh"
- In Super Paper Mario, Mario has a photo in his house of all his partners from Paper Mario and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, including Lady Bow.
- Lady Bow is the only partner from Paper Mario (besides Parakarry) to make a cameo appearance in both of the Paper Mario sequels.
- When Goombella tattles Bow in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, she knows that Mario and Bow went on an adventure together and demands that Mario tell her his relationship with the boo. However Goombella quickly says she is only kidding.
- Bow and Parakarry are the only partners that had appeard in all 3 Paper Mario´s games.
- There is a poster in Francis's castle depicting her and Bootler.
- In Super Smash Bros. Brawl she is a sticker that raises attack power by eight. It can only be used by Princess Peach and Princess Zelda.
Attacks
| Attack | Flower Points Needed | Effect | To Attack | Move Ranks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smack | None | Smacks an enemy up to 4, 5 or 6 times. | Repeatedly tilt the control stick to the left to fill the gauge. | Initial |
| Outta Sight | 2 | Makes Mario invulnerable to attacks. Outside of battle, she can use this attack to hide Mario from danger. | Just press A. | Initial |
| Spook | 3 | Scares enemies away from battlefield. | Repeatedly tilt the control stick to the left to fill the gauge. | Super Rank |
| Fan Smack | 5 | Smacks an enemy 5 times with her fan. | Repeatedly tilt the control stick to the left to fill the gauge. | Ultra Rank |
Catch Card
Card Type: Rare
Card Description: This is Mario's goody buddy Bow from Paper Mario. The mistress of Boo's Mansion slapped foes with panache!
