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[[Image:RavenBig.jpg|thumb|'''Raphael''', leader of the Ravens.]]
{{redirect|Raphael|the {{wp|Renaissance}} artist|[[Raphael Sanzio]]}}
{{character infobox
|image=[[File:RavenBig.jpg|240px]]<br>Artwork from ''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]])
|species=[[Raven]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] cameo) ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
}}
{{quote|Raphael Raven here - Caww!|Raphael the Raven|Tetris Attack}}


'''Raphael the Raven''' (also known by the shorter name, '''Raphael Raven''') is the leader of the [[Raven]]s and first appeared as the boss of the fifth world in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. When [[Blue Yoshi]] first meets Raphael, he is but an ordinary Raven. However, [[Kamek]] appears and magically enhances the bird, greatly increasing his size and strength. Then, the large Raphael slams into Blue Yoshi, sending him and [[Baby Mario]] flying to a small [[Moon|moon]]. Additionally, the force of the attack makes the Yoshi lose all of his [[Yoshi|eggs]]. Raphael then launches himself to the moon and prepares for battle.
'''Raphael the Raven''' (also known by the shortened name '''Raphael Raven''') is the leader of the [[Raven]]s and first appears as the boss of the [[World 5 (Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island)|fifth world]] in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. Initially, he is an ordinary Raven, but is magically enlarged by [[Kamek]] to fight the [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]]. Even after his defeat, he remains huge. In ''[[Tetris Attack]]'' and ''[[Paper Mario]]'', he appears as an ally.


Raphael fights by chasing Blue Yoshi around the moon, hoping to run into him and send [[Baby Mario]] flying. He also attacks by jumping into the air and slamming the ground, creating balls of electricity that circle the satellite. Without his eggs, Blue Yoshi invents a clever way to defeat Raphael. The Yoshi notices that two stakes stick out of the ground on the small moon. Thus, to hurt Raphael, Blue Yoshi had to [[Ground Pound]] a stake while the massive Raven was on the other side of the small moon. The stake would pop out on the other side, jabbing into the large bird. After three successful hits, Blue Yoshi defeats Raphael, and (for some reason) the bird becomes a constellation in the sky.
==History==
[[Image:RavenMoon2.gif|frame|left|Showdown in the sky.]]
===''Yoshi's Island'' series===
Raphael the Raven returns in the game ''[[Tetris Attack]]''. In this game, Raphael reforms his evil ways and makes peace with [[Yoshi]]. Additionally, he is a playable character, replacing the moon fairy Seren from the original Japanese version. He is in the eight level and is the last character to be saved from the evil [[King Bowser]].
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''====
[[File:RaphaelTheRavensCastle2.png|thumb|left|Blue Yoshi fighting Raphael]]
Raphael begins as an ordinary Raven at first, but when [[Yoshi (species)|Blue Yoshi]] shows up, [[Kamek]] appears and magically enhances Raphael, increasing his size and strength. Then, Raphael slams into Blue Yoshi, sending it and [[Baby Mario]] flying to a small [[moon]]. Additionally, the force of the attack makes the Yoshi lose all its [[Yoshi Egg|eggs]]. Raphael then launches himself to the moon and prepares for battle. Raphael fights by chasing and ramming into Blue Yoshi around the moon to send [[Baby Mario]] flying. He also attacks by jumping into the air and slamming the ground, creating shockwaves that circle the moon. The moon's interior is quartered by two [[Stump]]s extending its diameter, the ends of which jut out from two points on the surface. Yoshi must [[Ground Pound]] one of these while Raphael is on the opposite end to damage him. With each hit, Raphael becomes redder, angrier, and faster. After three successful hits, Blue Yoshi defeats Raphael and Raphael becomes a constellation in the sky. This boss battle is the only instance in which [[Baby Mario]] does not cry when he falls off Yoshi's back, but he can still be taken away by the [[Toady|Toadies]], possibly referencing the fact that there is no sound in space.


Raphael the Raven reappears in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. In this game, Raphael is the leader of a tribe of reformed Ravens that live in peace with the [[Yoshis]] of [[Lavalava Island]]. He lives in a tree high above the island and has become a legend to the Yoshis (as no one can remember actually seeing the massive black bird). He has the ability to communicate with both [[Mario]] and his Ravens (Normal Ravens can only say "caw caw"). Raphael helps [[Mario]] by ordering his Ravens to build a device to take the plumber and his allies to [[Mount Lavalava]], site of the fifth [[Star Spirit]] and the massive [[Lava Piranha]]. He also gives Mario the [[Ultra Stone]], an important artifact that allows Mario's party members to become even more powerful.
Along with [[Naval Piranha]], they are the only world bosses to use the extended variation of the boss theme.  


Additionally, Raphael the Raven makes an appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' as a collectible trophy.
Raphael's sprite has a star on his belly. However, since the star is always the same palette as his skin, it is never seen in-game.{{ref needed}}


====''Yoshi's Island DS''====
Although Raphael the Raven does not appear as a boss in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'', he still makes a cameo. In the intro, one part shows a group of bosses from ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', including Raphael and the others.


{{Yoshi}}
====''Yoshi's New Island''====
[[File:YNI Giant Raven.png|thumb|Raphael the Raven in ''Yoshi's New Island''.]]
A large Raven, sharing a similar size to Raphael the Raven and perhaps inspired by him,<ref>''Yoshi's New Island'' internal filenames (<tt>kyutyan_a_big.csv</tt>, <tt>kyutyan_b_big.csv</tt>, <tt>kyutyan_c_big.csv</tt>, <tt>kyutyan_s_big.csv</tt>)</ref> appears in ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''. Instead of being a boss, it is a generic enemy, and acts much like the other Ravens though is much larger than them; this Raven can be defeated in the same way. It is found in [[Eggstraordinary Terrain]] in the area above the beanstalk.


[[Category: Characters]]
In [[World 2 (Yoshi's New Island)|World 2]], the [[Kamek]] mini-boss battle is similar to Raphael's, in that Yoshi has to pound stumps in order to damage Kamek.
[[Category: Allies]]
 
[[Category: Yoshi Characters]]
===''Tetris Attack''===
[[Category: Yoshi Enemies]]
Raphael The Raven returns in the game ''[[Tetris Attack]]'', allied with the [[Shy Guy|Shy-Guy]]s. In this game, Raphael is not considered an enemy. He is also a playable character, replacing the moon fairy Seren from ''{{iw|nwiki|Panel de Pon}}''. He is in the eighth level and is the last character to be saved from [[Bowser]]'s and Kamek's brainwashing.
[[Category: Koopa Troop]]
 
[[Category: Kamek's monsters]]
===''Paper Mario''===
[[Category: Super Smash Bros. Trophy Characters]]
[[File:Pm chap5 raphaelultra.png|thumb|Raphael and his Ravens in ''Paper Mario'']]
[[Category: Birds]]
[[File:PMRaphael.png|frame|left]]
Raphael the Raven reappears in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. In this game, Raphael is the leader of a tribe of reformed Ravens that live in peace with the [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s of [[Lavalava Island]]. He lives in a nest in a tree in [[Jade Jungle]] and has become a legend to the Yoshis (as no one except the [[Village Leader]] can remember actually seeing him). He has the ability to communicate with both [[Mario]] and his Ravens and is depicted with a military disposition, commonly ending sentences with "over." Raphael helps Mario by ordering his Ravens to build a pulley contraption to take Mario and his allies to [[Mt. Lavalava]], site of the [[Misstar|fifth]] [[Star Spirits|Star Spirit]] and the [[Lava Piranha]]. He also gives Mario the [[Ultra Stone]], an item that allows Mario's party members to become even more powerful.
 
Later in the game, he writes a [[List of letters in Paper Mario#Raphael the Raven|letter]] to [[Sushie]] which the player can read at the [[Toad Town Post Office]]. In the letter, he asks whether he can provide help for Sushie, such as helping her climb the tree or cooking things she wants to eat. This letter will only be available during Chapter 8 if Mario wishes to go back to [[Toad Town]] from [[Bowser's Castle]].
 
===[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]===
Raphael the Raven makes a cameo in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' as a trophy. The information states that he is the biggest Raven, although it is Kamek who enlarged him. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', he appears as a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Sticker]]. The Sticker's information states that the artwork is from ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''; however, it actually uses the retouched ''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]'' artwork. Raphael also makes an appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as a [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|Spirit]] which makes the fighter immune to any tripping effect like the earthquake hazard and the Banana peels.
 
Although he does not physically appear, the moon where Raphael is fought on can be seen in the [[Yoshi's Island (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Yoshi's Island]] stage from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
 
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''===
*'''[[Player's Guide]]:''' ''High in the night sky, a small brown globe spins. Guarding it like a hawk is ravenous Raphael, a rotund raptor armed with flame-throwing feet. At this altitude, it's easy to get lightheaded and feel your head spinning, especially with Raphael chasing you all over the planet! If you succeed in beating this bird, though, you just might put a new constellation over Yoshi's Island.''<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Miller, Kent, and Terry Munson|title=''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' Player's Guide|page=18}}</ref>
*'''Super Power Club Cards bio:'''<ref>{{file link|Super Power Club Cards Yoshi's Island Back.jpg|Super Power Club Cards Yoshi's Island}}</ref>
**'''Description:''' ''His head may be in the clouds but his eye is strictly on Mario.''
**'''Favorite Movie:''' ''{{wp|The Birds (film)|The Birds}}''
**'''How to Beat Him:''' ''Pound the ground, pushing the posts through the globe and out the other side, where they'll ram Raphael. You'll have to hop around a lot to keep up with this nervous bird, especially after he goes ballistic and starts shooting fireballs.''
*'''Shogakukan guide:''' 何があっても、小さな星のまわりから離れない。その場ジャンプをしたら、星を2周も回る波動がやってくるぞ。<ref>{{cite|language=ja|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|title=「スーパーマリオヨッシーアイランド任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (''Super Mario: Yossy Island Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'')|page={{file link|Super Mario Yossy Island Shogakukan P9.jpg|9}}}}</ref> (''No matter what happens, you never leave the little star's perimeter. If you jump on the spot, you'll get a wave that goes around the star twice.'')
*'''Shogakukan guide''' ([[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3|Game Boy Advance version]]): ワールド5-8のボス。何があっても小さな星のまわりからはなれない。真裏に回りこみ、クイにヒップドロップして3回ダメージをあたえよう。<ref>{{cite|language=ja|publisher=Shogakukan|title=「スーパーマリオアドバンス3任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (''Super Mario Advance 3 Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'')|page={{file link|Advance 3 Shogakukan P20.png|20}}}}</ref>(''The boss of World 5-8. You can't stay around the little star no matter what. Go right under it and Hip Drop it three times to damage Kui.'')
 
===''Tetris Attack''===
;In-game Character profile
[[File:TetrisAttackSNES-RaphaelTheRavenIcon.png|left]] ''Raphael Raven here! Caww!''<br>
''It's Yoshi - caww! It's Yoshi - caww! Raphael has to - caww! Raphael has to - caww! Play and defeat - caww! Play and defeat - caww! That darn Yoshi! Caww!''
 
;Japanese language selected
キュ キューちゃん<br>
ビッグキューちゃん
 
ヨッシーちゃんね!<br>
ヨッシーちゃんね!<br>
キューちゃんはね!<br>
キューちゃんはね!<br>
ヨッシーちゃとね!<br>
ヨッシーちゃとね!<br>
しょうぶしなきゃ だめなの
 
(''Caww, Raven. Raphael the Raven.'')<br>
(''Hey, Yoshi! Hey, Yoshi! Raven is! Raven is! Yoshi's gotta go! Yoshi's gotta go! You have to play.'')
 
===''Paper Mario''===
*'''[[Tattle]]:''' "''He's Raphael the Raven, the guardian of this jungle. Look at the size of this guy! He's enormous! I bet there's nothing he can't do. Doesn't he seem trustworthy?''"
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====
{{SSBM trophy
|name=Raphael Raven
|image=[[File:Trophy216.png|100px]]
|game=''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''<br>10/95
|unlock=Random
|desc=The basically laid-back Ravens come in several sizes. The smaller ones travel in flocks or traipse around small platforms all day long. The biggest of their breed is called Raphael the Raven, and his enormous size renders most direct attacks useless. Instead of fighting, Raphael and the Ravens helped Mario out in Paper Mario.
}}
 
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Raphael the Raven
|image=[[File:Sticker RaphaeltheRaven.png]]
|game=''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''
|effect=Launch Resistance +6
}}
 
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
{{Spirit
|no=312
|name=Raphael the Raven
|image=[[File:RavenBig.jpg|100px]]
|series=''Yoshi'' Series
|type=[[smashwiki:Support spirit|Support]]
|slots=1
|class=Advanced
|effects=Falling Immunity
|obtain=[[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light]] ([[smashwiki:The Light Realm|Light Realm]]); Spirit Board
|opponents=Giant [[King Dedede]]
|conditions=<nowiki/>
*The enemy is giant
|stage=[[Mario Galaxy (stage)|Mario Galaxy]]
|song=Yoshi's Island (for 3DS / Wii U)
}}
 
==List of appearances==
{{appearances list
|title1=''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''
|role1=Boss
|release1=1995
|format1=[[Super Famicom]] / [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]
|title2=''[[Tetris Attack]]''
|role2=Playable character
|release2=1996
|format2=Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|title3=''[[Paper Mario]]''
|role3=Non-playable character
|release3=2000
|format3=[[Nintendo 64]]
|title4=''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
|role4=Cameo
|release4=2001
|format4=[[Nintendo GameCube]]
|title5=''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]''
|role5=Boss
|release5=2002
|format5=[[Game Boy Advance|GBA]]
|title6=''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''
|role6=Cameo
|release6=2006
|format6=[[Nintendo DS]]
|title7=''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|role7=Cameo
|release7=2008
|format7=[[Wii]]
|title8=''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''
|role8=Enemy
|release8=2014
|format8=[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|title9=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|role9=Cameo
|release9=2018
|format9=[[Nintendo Switch]]
}}
 
==Gallery==
{{Main-gallery}}
<gallery>
Raphael.png|''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''
SMW2 Raphael the Raven chiaroscuro art.png|''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''
SMW2YI - Raphael the Raven.png|''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''
SMW2 Raphael far.png|''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''
SMW2 Raphael mad.png|''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''
SMW2 Raphael rage.png|''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''
Icon SMW2-YI - Raphael The Raven's Castle.png|''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''
Yossy Island Carddass5 Back.png|''Yossy Island'' Jumbo Carddass 5
TetrisAttack-RaphaeltheRavenManual.png|''[[Tetris Attack]]''
TetrisAttackSNES-RaphaelTheRavenProfile.png|''Tetris Attack'' (SNES)
TetrisAttackSNES-RaphaelTheRavenVsIdle.png|''Tetris Attack'' (SNES)
TetrisAttackSNES-RaphaelTheRavenVsAttack.png|''Tetris Attack'' (SNES)
TetrisAttackSNES-RaphaelTheRavenVsHit.png|''Tetris Attack'' (SNES)
TetrisAttackSNES-RaphaelTheRavenVsDefeat.png|''Tetris Attack'' (SNES)
TetrisAttackSNES-RaphaelTheRavenVsVictory.png|''Tetris Attack'' (SNES)
TetrisAttackGB-RaphaelTheRavenIcon.png|''Tetris Attack'' ([[Game Boy]])
TetrisAttackGB-RaphaelTheRavenVsIdle.png|''Tetris Attack'' (Game Boy)
TetrisAttackGB-RaphaelTheRavenVsAttack.png|''Tetris Attack'' (Game Boy)
TetrisAttackGB-RaphaelTheRavenVsHit.png|''Tetris Attack'' (Game Boy)
TetrisAttackGB-RaphaelTheRavenVsDefeat.png|''Tetris Attack'' (Game Boy)
TetrisAttackGB-RaphaelTheRavenVsVictory.png|''Tetris Attack'' (Game Boy)
SMA3 Raphael.png|''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]''
Scene.jpg|''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''
SMA3-Japanese_Flyer.jpg|''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''
SMA3 Japan alternate flyer.jpg|''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''
YIDS-Intro Background.png|''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ビッグキューちゃん
|JapR=Biggu Kyūchan
|JapM=Big Raven
|SpaE=Rafi Raven<ref>{{cite|url=youtu.be/tdGbInpywyY?t=1661|timestamp=27:41|title=''Paper Mario'' {{!}} Walkthrough Español {{!}}Part 18 "El Gran y quiero decir GRAN Rafi Raven"|author=FatalRagnarok|date=June 1, 2015|language=es-es|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 22, 2024}}</ref>
|SpaEM=From the masculine name ''Rafael'', and ''Raven''.
|Fre=Mainate Géant
|FreM= Giant Mynah Bird
|Ger=Don Raphael
|GerN=''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', ''Paper Mario''
|Ger2=Abroxas
|Ger2M=Abraxas, a witch's pet raven in the children's book 'The Little Witch', by Otfried Preussler
|ChiS=大Q
|ChiSR=Dà Q
|ChiSM=Big Q, derived from "小Q" (''Xiǎo Q'', Raven)
|Ita=Raphael Raven
|ItaN=''Super Smash Bros. Melee''
|Ita2=Gracchio Bombo
|Ita2M=Caw [[Raven]]
|Kor=거대구관돌이
|KorR=Geodaegugwandol'i
|KorM=Big Raven
|Rus=Ворон Рафаэль
|RusR=Voron Rafael'
|RusM=Raphael the Raven
}}
 
==Trivia==
*[[Digga-Leg]] from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' has a similar battle style to Raphael in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''. Coincidentally, both are fought in space.
 
==References==
<references/>
 
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[[Category:Playable characters]]
[[Category:Paper Mario characters]]
[[Category:Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island bosses]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Brawl stickers]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Melee trophies]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirits]]
[[Category:Tetris Attack]]
[[Category:Yoshi allies]]
[[Category:Yoshi's New Island enemies]]

Latest revision as of 08:35, August 28, 2024

"Raphael" redirects here. For the Renaissance artist, see Raphael Sanzio.
Raphael the Raven
Raphael the Raven's artwork from Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3
Artwork from Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3
Species Raven
First appearance Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (1995)
Latest appearance Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (spirit cameo) (2018)
“Raphael Raven here - Caww!”
Raphael the Raven, Tetris Attack

Raphael the Raven (also known by the shortened name Raphael Raven) is the leader of the Ravens and first appears as the boss of the fifth world in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. Initially, he is an ordinary Raven, but is magically enlarged by Kamek to fight the Yoshis. Even after his defeat, he remains huge. In Tetris Attack and Paper Mario, he appears as an ally.

History[edit]

Yoshi's Island series[edit]

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island[edit]

Yoshi finishing off Raphael the Raven on the moon in the level Raphael The Raven's Castle.
Blue Yoshi fighting Raphael

Raphael begins as an ordinary Raven at first, but when Blue Yoshi shows up, Kamek appears and magically enhances Raphael, increasing his size and strength. Then, Raphael slams into Blue Yoshi, sending it and Baby Mario flying to a small moon. Additionally, the force of the attack makes the Yoshi lose all its eggs. Raphael then launches himself to the moon and prepares for battle. Raphael fights by chasing and ramming into Blue Yoshi around the moon to send Baby Mario flying. He also attacks by jumping into the air and slamming the ground, creating shockwaves that circle the moon. The moon's interior is quartered by two Stumps extending its diameter, the ends of which jut out from two points on the surface. Yoshi must Ground Pound one of these while Raphael is on the opposite end to damage him. With each hit, Raphael becomes redder, angrier, and faster. After three successful hits, Blue Yoshi defeats Raphael and Raphael becomes a constellation in the sky. This boss battle is the only instance in which Baby Mario does not cry when he falls off Yoshi's back, but he can still be taken away by the Toadies, possibly referencing the fact that there is no sound in space.

Along with Naval Piranha, they are the only world bosses to use the extended variation of the boss theme.

Raphael's sprite has a star on his belly. However, since the star is always the same palette as his skin, it is never seen in-game.[citation needed]

Yoshi's Island DS[edit]

Although Raphael the Raven does not appear as a boss in Yoshi's Island DS, he still makes a cameo. In the intro, one part shows a group of bosses from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, including Raphael and the others.

Yoshi's New Island[edit]

Raphael the Raven
Raphael the Raven in Yoshi's New Island.

A large Raven, sharing a similar size to Raphael the Raven and perhaps inspired by him,[1] appears in Yoshi's New Island. Instead of being a boss, it is a generic enemy, and acts much like the other Ravens though is much larger than them; this Raven can be defeated in the same way. It is found in Eggstraordinary Terrain in the area above the beanstalk.

In World 2, the Kamek mini-boss battle is similar to Raphael's, in that Yoshi has to pound stumps in order to damage Kamek.

Tetris Attack[edit]

Raphael The Raven returns in the game Tetris Attack, allied with the Shy-Guys. In this game, Raphael is not considered an enemy. He is also a playable character, replacing the moon fairy Seren from Panel de Pon. He is in the eighth level and is the last character to be saved from Bowser's and Kamek's brainwashing.

Paper Mario[edit]

Raphael the Raven
Raphael and his Ravens in Paper Mario
Raphael the Raven

Raphael the Raven reappears in Paper Mario. In this game, Raphael is the leader of a tribe of reformed Ravens that live in peace with the Yoshis of Lavalava Island. He lives in a nest in a tree in Jade Jungle and has become a legend to the Yoshis (as no one except the Village Leader can remember actually seeing him). He has the ability to communicate with both Mario and his Ravens and is depicted with a military disposition, commonly ending sentences with "over." Raphael helps Mario by ordering his Ravens to build a pulley contraption to take Mario and his allies to Mt. Lavalava, site of the fifth Star Spirit and the Lava Piranha. He also gives Mario the Ultra Stone, an item that allows Mario's party members to become even more powerful.

Later in the game, he writes a letter to Sushie which the player can read at the Toad Town Post Office. In the letter, he asks whether he can provide help for Sushie, such as helping her climb the tree or cooking things she wants to eat. This letter will only be available during Chapter 8 if Mario wishes to go back to Toad Town from Bowser's Castle.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Raphael the Raven makes a cameo in Super Smash Bros. Melee as a trophy. The information states that he is the biggest Raven, although it is Kamek who enlarged him. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, he appears as a Sticker. The Sticker's information states that the artwork is from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island; however, it actually uses the retouched Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 artwork. Raphael also makes an appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a Spirit which makes the fighter immune to any tripping effect like the earthquake hazard and the Banana peels.

Although he does not physically appear, the moon where Raphael is fought on can be seen in the Yoshi's Island stage from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island[edit]

  • Player's Guide: High in the night sky, a small brown globe spins. Guarding it like a hawk is ravenous Raphael, a rotund raptor armed with flame-throwing feet. At this altitude, it's easy to get lightheaded and feel your head spinning, especially with Raphael chasing you all over the planet! If you succeed in beating this bird, though, you just might put a new constellation over Yoshi's Island.[2]
  • Super Power Club Cards bio:[3]
    • Description: His head may be in the clouds but his eye is strictly on Mario.
    • Favorite Movie: The Birds
    • How to Beat Him: Pound the ground, pushing the posts through the globe and out the other side, where they'll ram Raphael. You'll have to hop around a lot to keep up with this nervous bird, especially after he goes ballistic and starts shooting fireballs.
  • Shogakukan guide: 何があっても、小さな星のまわりから離れない。その場ジャンプをしたら、星を2周も回る波動がやってくるぞ。[4] (No matter what happens, you never leave the little star's perimeter. If you jump on the spot, you'll get a wave that goes around the star twice.)
  • Shogakukan guide (Game Boy Advance version): ワールド5-8のボス。何があっても小さな星のまわりからはなれない。真裏に回りこみ、クイにヒップドロップして3回ダメージをあたえよう。[5](The boss of World 5-8. You can't stay around the little star no matter what. Go right under it and Hip Drop it three times to damage Kui.)

Tetris Attack[edit]

In-game Character profile
Sprite of Raphael The Raven's icon from the SNES version of Tetris Attack.

Raphael Raven here! Caww!

It's Yoshi - caww! It's Yoshi - caww! Raphael has to - caww! Raphael has to - caww! Play and defeat - caww! Play and defeat - caww! That darn Yoshi! Caww!

Japanese language selected

キュ キューちゃん
ビッグキューちゃん

ヨッシーちゃんね!
ヨッシーちゃんね!
キューちゃんはね!
キューちゃんはね!
ヨッシーちゃとね!
ヨッシーちゃとね!
しょうぶしなきゃ だめなの

(Caww, Raven. Raphael the Raven.)
(Hey, Yoshi! Hey, Yoshi! Raven is! Raven is! Yoshi's gotta go! Yoshi's gotta go! You have to play.)

Paper Mario[edit]

  • Tattle: "He's Raphael the Raven, the guardian of this jungle. Look at the size of this guy! He's enormous! I bet there's nothing he can't do. Doesn't he seem trustworthy?"

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Trophy
Raphael Raven
Raphael the Raven
Game/move:
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
10/95
How to unlock: Random
The basically laid-back Ravens come in several sizes. The smaller ones travel in flocks or traipse around small platforms all day long. The biggest of their breed is called Raphael the Raven, and his enormous size renders most direct attacks useless. Instead of fighting, Raphael and the Ravens helped Mario out in Paper Mario.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Sticker
Raphael the Raven
A Sticker of Raphael the Raven.
Artwork from: Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: Launch Resistance +6
Usable by: Anyone

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Spirit
#312 Raphael the Raven
Raphael the Raven's artwork from Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 Series/game Yoshi Series
Type Support
Slots 1
Class Advanced
Strength / effect(s) Falling Immunity
How to obtain World of Light (Light Realm); Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Giant King Dedede
Conditions

  • The enemy is giant
Stage Mario Galaxy
Song Yoshi's Island (for 3DS / Wii U)

List of appearances[edit]

# Title Role Release date Format

1 Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island Boss 1995 Super Famicom / SNES
2 Tetris Attack Playable character 1996 Super Nintendo Entertainment System
3 Paper Mario Non-playable character 2000 Nintendo 64
4 Super Smash Bros. Melee Cameo 2001 Nintendo GameCube
5 Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 Boss 2002 GBA
6 Yoshi's Island DS Cameo 2006 Nintendo DS
7 Super Smash Bros. Brawl Cameo 2008 Wii
8 Yoshi's New Island Enemy 2014 Nintendo 3DS
9 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cameo 2018 Nintendo Switch

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Raphael the Raven.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ビッグキューちゃん[?]
Biggu Kyūchan
Big Raven
Chinese (simplified) 大Q[?]
Dà Q
Big Q, derived from "小Q" (Xiǎo Q, Raven)
French Mainate Géant[?] Giant Mynah Bird
German Don Raphael[?] - Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, Paper Mario
Abroxas[?] Abraxas, a witch's pet raven in the children's book 'The Little Witch', by Otfried Preussler
Italian Raphael Raven[?] - Super Smash Bros. Melee
Gracchio Bombo[?] Caw Raven
Korean 거대구관돌이[?]
Geodaegugwandol'i
Big Raven
Russian Ворон Рафаэль[?]
Voron Rafael'
Raphael the Raven
Spanish (NOE) Rafi Raven[6] From the masculine name Rafael, and Raven.

Trivia[edit]

  • Digga-Leg from Super Mario Galaxy 2 has a similar battle style to Raphael in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. Coincidentally, both are fought in space.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Yoshi's New Island internal filenames (kyutyan_a_big.csv, kyutyan_b_big.csv, kyutyan_c_big.csv, kyutyan_s_big.csv)
  2. ^ Miller, Kent, and Terry Munson (1995). Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 18.
  3. ^ Super Power Club Cards Yoshi's IslandMedia:Super Power Club Cards Yoshi's Island Back.jpg
  4. ^ 「スーパーマリオヨッシーアイランド任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Super Mario: Yossy Island Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook). Shogakukan (Japanese). Page 9Media:Super Mario Yossy Island Shogakukan P9.jpg.
  5. ^ 「スーパーマリオアドバンス3任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Super Mario Advance 3 Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook). Shogakukan (Japanese). Page 20Media:Advance 3 Shogakukan P20.png.
  6. ^ FatalRagnarok (June 1, 2015). Paper Mario | Walkthrough Español |Part 18 "El Gran y quiero decir GRAN Rafi Raven" (27:41). YouTube (European Spanish). Retrieved June 22, 2024.