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| “ | Get him out of my sight! We'll see how tough this "Mario" is, when he watches me KILL HIS BROTHER! | „ |
| ~ Bowser's ruthlessness |
Summary
Bowser is the main antagonist of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. produced by Illumination based on the video game character of the same name. He is the tyrannical ruler of the Dark Lands, the King of the Koopas, and described as "the most evil, wretched creature alive". Bowser is a ferocious, power-hungry villain who plots to conquer the world by stealing the Super Star, the strongest power-up in existence.
Bowser is described as "evil personified" on the surface while also possessing a "vulnerable, silly side".[1] He has been sworn enemies with Princess Peach for years, whom he is also comically infatuated with. In the film, Bowser views Mario as a rival in his bid to win Princess Peach's hand in marriage, prompting him to kidnap his brother, Luigi, and attempt to have him executed out of spite.
Powers and Stats
Tier: High 8-C physically, 8-B, possibly 7-C with the Bomber Bill | 8-B, possibly 7-C
Key: Base | Super Star
Name: Bowser
Origin: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Classification: Koopa, King of the Koopas, Ruler of the Dark Lands
Powers and Abilities:
Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Large Size (Type 0), Immortality (Types 2 and 7. Koopas can survive and function after having all their flesh burned away and being reduced to a skeleton), Bodily Weaponry (Claws and tail), Fire Breath (His flames are hot enough to instantly incinerate flesh and gradually melt a manhole cover), Flight with his airship, Resistance to Harsh Temperatures (Survived being frozen solid by Peach. Is unhurt by the heat of his own flames)
Attack Potency: Large Building level physically (Stomped and ragdolled Mario, leaving him visibly injured. Effortlessly overpowered both Peach and Donkey Kong), City Block level+, possibly Town level with the Bomber Bill (The Bomber Bill was stated to be capable of destroying the Mushroom Kingdom, which would take this much energy to do, Created an explosion of this size) | City Block level, possibly Town level with the Super Star
Speed: Peak Human (Intercepted Mario as he was running towards the Super Star) with Subsonic Reactions and Combat Speed (Overpowered Mario, Peach, and Donkey Kong) | At least Subsonic (Scaling from the Super Star empowered Mario Bros.)
Lifting Strength: Class 50 (Hurled a large rock)
Striking Strength: Large Building level | City Block level, possibly Town level
Durability: City Block level (Survived an attack that destroyed part of his airship) | City Block level, possibly Town level (Super Star users are said to be "invincible", implying they could withstand the Bomber Bill's explosion, which would've caused this much damage if it hit the Mushroom Kingdom)
Stamina: Superhuman
Range: Extended Melee Range. Tens of Meters with fire breath.
Standard Equipment: None notable.
- Optional Equipment: His airship, the Super Star
Intelligence: Above Average (Bowser commands a vast army and was capable of global conquest if not for Mario's intervention. He has proven to skilled combatant, outfighting Donkey Kong and Princess Peach simultaneously, with the former being the leader of the Kong Army. He also appears to be a talented pianist)
Weaknesses: Bowser is short tempered and hopelessly infatuated with Peach. Despite his intelligence, Bowser seems to have poor judgement during bouts of rage, neglecting to use the Super Star at the climax of the film until it was too late. | The Super Star's effects have a short time limit, barely lasting over a minute before wearing off.
Gallery
Notable Matchups
Victories:
Losses:
Spider-Woman (Spider-Verse) Spider-Woman's Profile (Speed was equalized. Base Bowser was used)
Inconclusive:
References
Discussions
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