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{{quote|I am matter... I am antimatter... I can see your past... I can see your future... I consume time... And I will consume you!|Culex|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}

'''Culex''' is an optional hidden boss who appears in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. Alongside the [[Crystals]], Culex is an even more powerful boss than the main story's antagonist, [[Smithy]]. His alignment and motives differ drastically between the Japanese and English versions<ref name=Mato>[http://legendsoflocalization.com/culex-is-quite-different-in-japanese-super-mario-rpg/ Culex is Quite Different in Japanese Super Mario RPG - Legends of Localization.] Retrieved February 2, 2016</ref>. In the English version, he ~~proclaims himself the~~ "Dark Knight of Vanda"~~, explaining he has crossed into this dimension to fight for~~ the Dark Mage. ~~The Japanese version depicts him as being the ruler of evil in the world~~.

'''Culex''' is an optional hidden boss who appears in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. Alongside the [[Crystals]], Culex is an even more powerful boss than the main story's antagonist, [[Smithy]]. His alignment and motives differ drastically between the Japanese and English versions<ref name=Mato>[http://legendsoflocalization.com/culex-is-quite-different-in-japanese-super-mario-rpg/ Culex is Quite Different in Japanese Super Mario RPG - Legends of Localization.] Retrieved February 2, 2016</ref>.

In the Japanese version, Culex claims to be a timeless overlord made of pure evil. As a two-dimensional being, he is perplexed at the foreign three-dimensional forms of Mario's party, so he demands a fight to grasp the power of creation. Upon defeat, he recognizes the party's legendary positive energy, and he and his pocket dimension are aimlessly vanquished to parts unknown until the day he finally gains the solidity of the third dimension. In the English version, Culex's dialogue and backstory are completely rewritten: he is said to be a "Dark Knight of [[List of implied locations#Vanda|Vanda]]" sent by the [[List of implied characters#Dark Mage|Dark Mage]]. He has nobler mannerisms, and attempts to leave Mario's company on good terms<ref name=Mato/>.

==History==

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If Mario's party is victorious against Culex and the Crystals, he will reward Mario with the [[Accessories|Quartz Charm]], a special accessory that boosts attack and defense by 50% and also prevents [[instant death]]. Culex then leaves Mario's dimension as Mario is transported back to Monstro Town. The door to Culex's dimensional rift will have vanished, leaving a solid rock wall in its place. The Piranha Plant next door thinks "our neighbor moved away." Culex is later mentioned by [[Dr. Topper]] when he quizzes Mario at [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]]. He asks Mario what [[Jinx]], [[Goomba]], and Culex all have in common. The correct answer is: "They live in Monstro Town."

In the Japanese version, Culex claims to be a timeless overlord made of pure evil. As a two-dimensional being, he is perplexed at the foreign three-dimensional forms of Mario's party, so he demands a fight to grasp the power of creation. Upon defeat, he recognizes the party's legendary positive energy, and he and his pocket dimension are aimlessly vanquished to parts unknown until the day he finally gains the solidity of the third dimension. In the English version, Culex's dialogue and backstory are completely rewritten: he is said to be a "Dark Knight of [[List of implied locations#Vanda|Vanda]]" sent by the [[List of implied characters#Dark Mage|Dark Mage]]. He has nobler mannerisms, and attempts to leave Mario's company on good terms<ref name=Mato/>.

==Allusions to ''Final Fantasy''==

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 {{quote|I am matter... I am antimatter... I can see your past... I can see your future... I consume time... And I will consume you!|Culex|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}
-'''Culex''' is an optional hidden boss who appears in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. Alongside the [[Crystals]], Culex is an even more powerful boss than the main story's antagonist, [[Smithy]]. His alignment and motives differ drastically between the Japanese and English versions<ref name=Mato>[http://legendsoflocalization.com/culex-is-quite-different-in-japanese-super-mario-rpg/ Culex is Quite Different in Japanese Super Mario RPG - Legends of Localization.] Retrieved February 2, 2016</ref>. In the English version, he proclaims himself the "Dark Knight of Vanda", explaining he has crossed into this dimension to fight for the Dark Mage. The Japanese version depicts him as being the ruler of evil in the world.
+'''Culex''' is an optional hidden boss who appears in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. Alongside the [[Crystals]], Culex is an even more powerful boss than the main story's antagonist, [[Smithy]]. His alignment and motives differ drastically between the Japanese and English versions<ref name=Mato>[http://legendsoflocalization.com/culex-is-quite-different-in-japanese-super-mario-rpg/ Culex is Quite Different in Japanese Super Mario RPG - Legends of Localization.] Retrieved February 2, 2016</ref>.
+In the Japanese version, Culex claims to be a timeless overlord made of pure evil. As a two-dimensional being, he is perplexed at the foreign three-dimensional forms of Mario's party, so he demands a fight to grasp the power of creation. Upon defeat, he recognizes the party's legendary positive energy, and he and his pocket dimension are aimlessly vanquished to parts unknown until the day he finally gains the solidity of the third dimension. In the English version, Culex's dialogue and backstory are completely rewritten: he is said to be a "Dark Knight of [[List of implied locations#Vanda|Vanda]]" sent by the [[List of implied characters#Dark Mage|Dark Mage]]. He has nobler mannerisms, and attempts to leave Mario's company on good terms<ref name=Mato/>.
 ==History==
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 If Mario's party is victorious against Culex and the Crystals, he will reward Mario with the [[Accessories|Quartz Charm]], a special accessory that boosts attack and defense by 50% and also prevents [[instant death]]. Culex then leaves Mario's dimension as Mario is transported back to Monstro Town. The door to Culex's dimensional rift will have vanished, leaving a solid rock wall in its place. The Piranha Plant next door thinks "our neighbor moved away." Culex is later mentioned by [[Dr. Topper]] when he quizzes Mario at [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]]. He asks Mario what [[Jinx]], [[Goomba]], and Culex all have in common. The correct answer is: "They live in Monstro Town."
-In the Japanese version, Culex claims to be a timeless overlord made of pure evil. As a two-dimensional being, he is perplexed at the foreign three-dimensional forms of Mario's party, so he demands a fight to grasp the power of creation. Upon defeat, he recognizes the party's legendary positive energy, and he and his pocket dimension are aimlessly vanquished to parts unknown until the day he finally gains the solidity of the third dimension. In the English version, Culex's dialogue and backstory are completely rewritten: he is said to be a "Dark Knight of [[List of implied locations#Vanda|Vanda]]" sent by the [[List of implied characters#Dark Mage|Dark Mage]]. He has nobler mannerisms, and attempts to leave Mario's company on good terms<ref name=Mato/>.
 ==Allusions to ''Final Fantasy''==