Fire Flower
Fire Flowers are power-ups that grants its user to throw bouncy fireballs from their hands. They’re exotic flowers that are common throughout the Mushroom Kingdom.[1]
Despite that description, they're seen in other areas around Mario's Planet and even in space.
Description
The main part of a Fire Flower is of a white oval circle surrounded by two rings; yellow and red respectively. The body is supported by a green stem where two large leaves sprout from under it.
Being inhabited by a spirit, indicated by the dotty eyes in the middle of the flower, allows anyone who grabs it to be turned into their Fire form.[2] How the user’s appearance changes into their Fire form is heavily reliant on the user’s expectations, although white is an occurring color with red being a common companion. This change in appearance is not restricted to the user’s clothing.[3][4]
While under the Fire form, the user has an endless supply of fireballs that can bounce off any surface until they burn out.[5] These fireballs are so hot that they can even be thrown underwater.[6] Being attacked once causes the user to lose their Fire form.
Fire Flowers are edible and are often used as ingredients for other prepared food. On its own, it's described to be a tasty snack, although its spice causes any who eat it to breathe fire.[7]
Variants
Cosmic Fire Flowers
This adjective term is used for Fire Flowers that have changed due to being exposed to the galactic wilderness. These Fire Flowers have more powerful fireballs that can destroy soft sculptures, but trades that in for a limited time to be under the Fire form.[8]
References
- ↑ ”This exotic flower is common throughout the Mushroom Kingdom” - New Super Mario Bros. 2 North American website
- ↑ ”Grab it, and you can toss scorching hot fireballs at your foes.” - New Super Mario Bros. 2 North American website
- ↑ A Toad’s cap changes color after using a Fire Flower
- ↑ A Mini DK’s brown fur turns white after using a Fire Flower.
- ↑ "These red hot projectiles bounce off walls until they burn out, letting you attack from unexpected angles." -Super Mario 3D Land
- ↑ "Heck, these things are so hot you can even use them underwater!" -New Super Mario Bros. 2 European website
- ↑ ”A constellation resembling a lovely flower. Though it makes a surprisingly tasty snack, it's spicy enough to cause any who eat it to breathe fire.” - Fire Flower Constellation, Mario Party 9
- ↑ ”The classic power-up gets a massive upgrade out in the galactic wilderness! Fire Mario can take out enemies, snow sculptures, and much more with these powerful fireballs.” -Super Mario Galaxy 2
