Among the numerous memorable faces in the Mushroom Kingdom, Rosalina stands out as a celestial and mysterious figure. With her radiant appearance, magical powers, and affinity to the cosmos, fans have long been inquisitive about the origins of her powers.
Mario game lovers wonder whether she is truly immortal or not. If she is, then what is her power source?
In this article, we will delve into the mysteries surrounding Rosalina and her extraordinary abilities. Join us as we seek explanations for these hot questions.
Rosalina’s powers are closely tied to the Comet Observatory, which pilots through the cosmos and gets her from the ‘Power Star.’ Rosalina is blessed with immortality as she only visits the Mushroom Kingdom every 100 years. She first appeared in ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ and later disappeared after saving Princess Peach. However, in “Super Mario Galaxy 2”, Rosalina re-appears and gains her powers by collecting ‘120 Power Stars’. Furthermore, Rosalina was introduced as the fifth unlockable character in ‘Super Mario 3D World’.
How Did Rosalina Get Her Powers in Super Mario?
Super Mario is a game that is loved not only by children of the house but by teens and parents as well. Recently, in May, TikTok went crazy about the Princess Peach filter, eventually banning it from TikTok. From the game series, Rosalina has always been the center of attraction and questions as well. A character that still has mysteries surrounding it.
Rosalina, also known as Rosetta in Japan, is a recurring character in the Mario series of video games. She first appeared in the year 2007 in Super Mario Galaxy. Back then, Rosalina was a non-player character who played the role of a cosmic guardian by saving the star-like species.
Soon after, she became a playable character in the Mario games, including Super Mario 3D World, Mario Kart, Mario Golf, Mario Party, and Super Smash Bros. series. In 2022, Rosalina became the main antagonist of the series Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope under the spells of Cursa.
Rosalina possesses remarkable abilities that were showcased in Super Mario Galaxy. However, her powers were dependent on the ‘Comet Observatory’. Rosalina’s character gets her power through ‘Power Stars’. To harness her power, players need to collect 120 Power Stars, ‘Lumas.’ Once the observatory’s power is fully restored, she can transform the observatory into a starship for interstellar travel.
Rosalina is also competent at creating a defensive bubble-like force shield around herself, which renders her immune to certain attacks. This protective bubble can also deflect any attacks on her, thus protecting the character.
She also possesses the incredible ability to float in mid-air, just like her adoptive child Lumas. Rosalina displays absolute finesse in wielding her wand, displaying mastery in countering the incoming Star Bits, shooter at her. She can also employ the signature spinning move at her enemies, making her one of the most powerful characters.
Rosalina and Lumas have a saddening backstory that highlights her attempt to reach Lumas’s parents after she lost her mother. The backstory of Rosalina was written by Yoshiaki Koizumi, who commented,
“I felt in this case that the Lumas and Rosalina really needed a story to explain what they were doing out there and to give the players a deeper understanding of their presence.”
Did Rosalina Become Immortal?
One of the most intriguing aspects of Rosalina’s character is her mysterious ability to stay young. Rosalina’s character is blessed with immortality, which means she will stay unharmed and young in the realm of the game.
It can be concluded by the timeline of her visit to her home world. Rosalina returns to her home world, Mushroom Kingdom, only once every century (100 years), yet her physical appearance remains remarkably youthful.
In a poll conducted by Official Nintendo Magazine, Rosalina achieved 6th rank as one of the greatest female characters. Tom East also gave the title of “leading lady” to Rosalina. From being an unplayable character to the main antagonist, Rosalina secured her place in the Mario world.
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