Rock Mario

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Rock Mario
Artwork of Rock Mario from Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Artwork of Rock Mario from Super Mario Galaxy 2
Applies to Mario and Luigi
Item needed Rock Mushroom
Power(s) given Encases Mario in a rock, enabling him to crush enemies and granting the ability to destroy red crystals.
First appearance Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010)
Latest appearance Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (spirit cameo) (2018)

Rock Mario is a form Mario and Luigi can turn into when a Rock Mushroom is touched.

History[edit]

Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]

Rock Mario takes a ramp in the level A Stroll Down Rolling Lane in the Melty Monster Galaxy
Rock Mario about to use a ramp in the Melty Monster Galaxy.

Rock Mario makes its debut in Super Mario Galaxy 2, first appearing in the Boulder Bowl Galaxy. When Mario assumes this form, his cap, overalls, buttons and shoes take on a craggy appearance (excluding his shirt), with his cap and overalls gray in color. By shaking the Wii Remote, Mario will transform into a giant boulder. In this form, Mario can roll around and jump, damaging enemies and big red crystals with items inside them. If Mario touches certain enemies or a wall, he will revert to his rock form, but can be turned back into a giant boulder if the player shakes the Wii Remote. Although Rock Mario can destroy boulders, touching Chomps makes him lose his health and powerup. It is possible to turn back to normal by jumping and pressing Nunchuk Z Button. This can stop Mario from flying off an edge, but this move is disabled during the second mission of Melty Monster Galaxy.

The form later makes a small appearance in the Freezy Flake Galaxy where it was used to collect Launch Star pieces. The Melty Monster Galaxy, however, made extensive use of the power up in two of its missions. In the mission "The Chimp's Bowling Challenge", Mario had to use the Rock Mushroom to defeat Pinheads and score a total of 5000 or more points. In the galaxy's second mission, "A Stroll Down Rolling Lane", Rock Mario was needed to get across a large track to the Power Star.

In his "boulder" form, Rock Mario is almost unstoppable and has limited control over his movement in rolling. When the player manages to stop his rolling and does not move the control stick for a short time (while he is still a boulder), he will automatically revert to normal. Moving the control stick right after the boulder has stopped will make the boulder roll again.

In the second phase of the final fight with Bowser in Super Mario Galaxy, Bowser transforms himself into a boulder to attempt to roll and hit Mario, similar to Rock Mario's ability.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

In the Super Smash Bros. series, there are a few items of Rock Mario. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, there is a trophy of Rock Mario, which, like many others, can be obtained randomly. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, there is an Advanced-class support spirit of Rock Mario that requires one support slot to use. When used in a battle, it increases the fighter's physical attacks. The spirit battle involves fighting a Metal Jigglypuff on the Battlefield version of the Mario Galaxy stage, and the opponent favors using the Rollout attack, which has increased power.

Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition[edit]

Screenshot of Rock Mario's recruitment screen, from Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition.
Rock Mario joining the party

Rock Mario appears in Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition as a Leader, available with the game's digital update to version 2.0, unlocked after earning an A rank or higher in Course 1 of the Fixed Challenge in Score Attack. Rock Mario is a Wood/Light attribute member with an HP rating of 3/6, an ATK rating of 5/6 and RCV rating of 3/6. Rock Mario's Skill, Rock Guard, reduces damage the player takes for five turns, while his Leader Skill, Rock Hard, reduces the player's damage by 80% as long as their team's total HP is at 100%. Rock Mario uses Fruit and Rare Fruit to raise his Skill Levels.

Rock Luigi appears as a Leader as well, unlocked after earning an A rank or higher in Course 1 of the Free Challenges in Score Attack mode. Rock Luigi is a Wood/Dark attribute member with an HP rating of 4/6, an ATK rating of 3/6 and RCV rating of 4/6. Rock Luigi's Skill, Rock Tackle, reduces HP of all foes, while his Leader Skill is Rock Hard, the same as that of Rock Mario's. Rock Luigi uses Spiky Shells and Grand Spiky Shells to raise his Skill Levels.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]

Trophy
Rock Mario
Rock Mario trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Category: Series Related
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
Wii Super Mario Galaxy 2 (05/2010)
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: 12: Super Mario Galaxy 2
How to unlock:
Random
If you're a fan of rock and roll, try picking up a Rock Mushroom. When Mario's transformed into Rock Mario, a simple shake of the Wii Remote can turn him into a big, rolling boulder, allowing him to plow through crystals and tough foes. The most amazing thing about Rock Mario, though, is that he can still jump. (American English)
If you're a fan of rock and roll, try picking up a Rock Mushroom. When Mario's transformed into Rock Mario, a simple shake of the Wii Remote can turn him into a big, rolling boulder, allowing him to plough through crystals and tough foes. The most amazing thing about Rock Mario, though, is that he can still jump. (British English)

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit[edit]

# Name Image Series / game Type Class Strength / effect(s) How to obtain Spirit battle
Opponent(s) Battle conditions Stage Song
23 Rock Mario Rock Mario spirit from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Super Mario Series Support (1) Advanced Physical Attack ↑
  • Battle via World of Light
  • Spirit Board
  • Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
Metal Jigglypuff
  • The enemy's neutral special has increased power
  • The enemy favors neutral specials
  • The enemy is metal
Mario Galaxy (Battlefield) Melty Monster

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ゴロマリオ
Goro-iwa Mario
ゴロルイージ
Goro-iwa Ruīji
Rolling Rock Mario

Rolling Rock Luigi

Chinese 滾滾石瑪利歐[1]
Gǔngǔn shí Mǎlì'ōu
滾滾石路易吉
Gǔngǔn shí Lùyìjí
Rolling Rock Mario

Rolling Rock Luigi

Dutch Rots-Mario
Rock Mario
French Mario de Pierre
Stone Mario
German Fels-Mario
Rock Mario
Italian Mario roccia
Rock Mario
Korean 데굴바위마리오
Degulbawi Mario
Rolling Rock Mario

Portuguese Mario Pedra
Stone Mario
Russian Каменный Марио[2]
Kamennyy Mario
Марио-скала (Super Smash Bros. series)
Mario-skala
Stone Mario

Rock Mario

Spanish Mario Roca
Rock Mario

References[edit]

  1. ^ 瑪利歐的動作 ("Mario's actions"). Official traditional Chinese website for Super Mario Galaxy 2. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  2. ^ https://www.nintendo.ru/-/Wii/Super-Mario-Galaxy-2-529982.html Retrieved December 24, 2022.