Lightning (element)
Lightning (also called Electricity or Thunder) is an element given to various attacks, items, and enemies in RPGs. In the Paper Mario series, it is closely linked to the Electrified status effect.
History
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
In Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and its remake, Lightning is one of the four elements assigned to Special attacks, alongside Jump, Fire, and Ice. Mallow's Thunderbolt and Shocker are designated with the Lightning element. Attacking enemies or bosses weak to Lightning will deal twice the damage; conversely, attacking enemies and bosses who are strong against it will have no effect and inflict 0 damage instead.
Some enemy attacks are also affiliated with the Lightning element, and can be negated with the Lazy Shell or Super Suit. In the remake, using Mallow's Thought Peek will reveal the targeted enemy's weaknesses, including Lightning .