Shine Sprite
- Not to be confused withStar Sprite.
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 Artwork fromSuper Mario Sunshine | |||
| First appearance | Super Mario Sunshine (2002) | ||
| Latest appearance | Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch) (2024) | ||
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- “Mario, you witnessed this object at theAirstrip, correct? It is a Shine Sprite. Shine Sprites are the source of power onIsle Delfino. They used to gather in great numbers at theShine Gate. But, thegraffiti incident has polluted the island and most of the Shine Sprites have fled. There is no longer any power to support the peaceful lifestyle of the islanders. It is most pitiable. The only way to ensure the return of the Shine Sprites is to keep the island from becoming any dirtier.”
- —FLUDD,Super Mario Sunshine
Shine Sprites, or simplyShines,[1] are golden entities formed in the sun's image that debut inSuper Mario Sunshine. They act as guardians ofIsle Delfino and are the source of the island's sunshine. They are alsoSuper Mario Sunshine's equivalent toSuper Mario 64'sPower Stars andSuper Mario Odyssey'sPower Moons. Their presence is necessary to sustain the lifestyle of Isle Delfino's population, so they are thus held very dear to the island's inhabitants. Under normal circumstances, Shine Sprites gather in great numbers at theShine Gate, a large structure in the center ofDelfino Plaza. However, they can be scared away from their gathering spot. When Shine Sprites scatter, their collective power weakens and the island gets covered in a haze that blocks out sunlight.
There are 120 Shine Sprites on Isle Delfino, the same as the number of Power Stars inSuper Mario 64. Although they are mainly associated with the island, Shine Sprites have appeared in other places as well.
History[edit]
Super Mario series[edit]
Super Mario Sunshine[edit]
The Shine Sprites of Isle Delfino play a key role inSuper Mario Sunshine. They are a factor inBowser Jr.'s plot to getMario sent to prison. At some point prior to the events of the game, Bowser Jr.,posing as Mario, attacks the Shine Gate and defaces the monument withgoop. Having their gathering spot polluted caused the Shine Sprites to scatter throughout the entire island, leaving the population engulfed in darkness. When Mario then arrives on Isle Delfino at the start of the game, he is promptly tried for upsetting the Shine Sprites. Mario's objective from that point on is to collect the scattered Shine Sprites and restore the original conditions of Isle Delfino.
Gameplay-wise, Shine Sprites function in a similar way asPower Stars did inSuper Mario 64,Super Mario Galaxy, andSuper Mario Galaxy 2. The 120 Shine Sprites can be found all over Isle Delfino. Some are hidden in obscure or remote places, while others are held captive by bosses or, in some cases, the islanders themselves. Each world has a total of 11 of them: eight regular ones, two secret ones, and one that appears if Mario collects a hundredcoins. 43 Shine Sprites can be found in Delfino Plaza andDelfino Airstrip; 24 of them can be traded forBlue Coins (10 coins per Shine Sprite). Only the first seven regular Shine Sprites of each world are required to access the final boss inCorona Mountain; the rest are optional.
If the game is completed with all 120 Shine Sprites, the picture ofIl Piantissimo shown after the credits will be replaced with a large group picture showing several characters from the game. The player will also be rewarded with a red sun sign next to their file block in the file select screen. The Shine Sprite also appears in the game's title screen.
Although the majority of the Shine Sprites have only been scattered relatively recently byShadow Mario prior to the events of the game, theNoki elder tells Mario of a hidden Shine Sprite inNoki Bay that has been there since ancient times.
Super Mario Odyssey[edit]
Through an update forSuper Mario Odyssey released on February 21, 2018, the Sunshine Outfit is available, which is based on the outfit given to Mario by thesunglasses vendor inSuper Mario Sunshine and features Shine Sprite designs.
Mario Kart series[edit]
Shine Sprites (usually referred to as simply Shines) are the focus of certain battle modes in theMario Kart games, namelyMario Kart: Double Dash!!,Mario Kart DS, andMario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Shine Thief, a battle mode inMario Kart: Double Dash!! andMario Kart 8 Deluxe based somewhat on "capture the flag" and "king of the hill", has players attempting to hold a Shine Sprite and keep it away from the other players for long enough for a timer to expire. Being struck with an item causes the character to drop the Shine Sprite, allowing another character to pick it up (or, in the case of aMushroom,Star, orFeather, immediately giving the Shine to the user of the item).Mario Kart DS features a different battle mode, Shine Runners, in which there are nine Shines rather than only one, with players tasked with collecting as many as they can; a timer resets every 30 seconds, at which point whoever has or is tied for the fewest Shines collected is eliminated.
Shine Sprites are also featured on a few billboards in the race courses inMario Kart Wii,Mario Kart 7, andMario Kart 8; additionally, inMario Kart 8,Sunshine Airport's logo is a Shine Sprite itself. InMario Kart 8 Deluxe, thecrown that is worn by the character in first place in Battle Mode and is used as the emblem of the mode has a Shine Sprite on the top of it (unless it is worn byIggy,Lemmy, orLarry, who use a version of the crown with the Shine Sprite removed so that their hair can fit through it). InMario Kart Tour, Shine Sprite designs appear onMario (Sunshine)'s shirt, which is based on the outfit given to Mario by thesunglasses vendor inSuper Mario Sunshine.
Super Mario-kun[edit]
Mario collects Shine Sprites also in theSuper Mario-kun adaption ofSuper Mario Sunshine. He receives his first one after defeating a Polluted Piranha Plant, as in the game. Shortly after, a Pianta explains to him about the Shine Sprite, also as in the game (this time, however, Mario does not get sent to jail; he went to jail prior to this).
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door[edit]
InPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, three Shine Sprites can be traded for a partner's level-up fromMerlon. There are 42 in the game, with each of the seven partners being able to upgrade twice. They are scattered throughout the world. Forty-one of them can be found inShine Blocks all over the world, and one of them is owned byBub. The fortune tellerMerluvlee can tell where the Shine Sprites are. The Shine Sprite also makes a minor (but commonly-seen) other appearance as the icon for Mario's partners' "Attack" choice. If the player lines up three Shine Sprite icons in theBingo! wheel during battle, the effect refills all of Mario's and his partner'sHP,FP, andSP, and fills every seat in theaudiences.
Mario Golf: Advance Tour[edit]
Shine Sprites appear in Item Boxes on Star Courses. When received, the Shine Sprite will stop the rain.
Mario Power Tennis[edit]
Shine Sprites appear inMario Power Tennis in the special gameTic-Tac-Glow. In that game, the player must hit the water balls atgoop puddles at the opposite side of the court. If the player manages to get rid of enough goop, Shine Sprites will appear granting points. They also appear on the menu screen as outlines of the six modes.
Mario & Luigi series[edit]
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time[edit]
Shine Sprites also appear inMario & Luigi: Partners in Time as the result of hitting anyAdult Shine Blocks orSmall Shine Blocks. Their purpose is to temporarily light dark rooms withspikes forthebabies.
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story[edit]
While Shine Sprites are not physically present inMario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, one of theranks available to Mario and Luigi is the Shine Rank, which they attain at level 18. Once this rank is reached, they may shop at theToadles Boutique inToad Town. This rank is removed in the game's remake,Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey, with it being partially replaced by theBoomerang Rank (though that rank is not required to shop at Toadles Boutique; theFlower Rank is instead, attained at the same level the Shine Rank did in the original game).
Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis[edit]
InMario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis, a Shine Sprite appears as the sun in the background ofTropical Island, but without eyes.
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
InSuper Smash Bros. Brawl, a Shine Sprite appears as asticker. InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, a Shine Sprite appears as a Legend-rank, supportspirit, which slightly increases the power of special moves when equipped.
Additionally, inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl,Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, andSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, theShine Gate can be seen in the background of theDelfino Plaza stage, which serves as one of the landing points.
Other appearances[edit]
A painting of a Shine Sprite appears in the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack inMinecraft.
Profiles and statistics[edit]
Super Mario Sunshine[edit]
- Guidebook:The revered symbols of Isle Delfino normally gather at the Shine Gate. Their collective power sustains the island.
- Instruction booklet description:"These fellows embody the power of the sun and provide the energy that sustains Isle Delfino. Mario can move to new levels by collecting Shine Sprites."
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door[edit]
- Item description:A mysterious, powerful object. Collecting these will help!
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
| Sticker Shine Sprite | ||
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| Artwork from:Super Mario Sunshine | ||
| Effects inThe Subspace Emissary: [Body, Spin] - Attack +5 | ||
| Usable by: Anyone | ||
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
| Spirit #67 Shine Sprite | ||
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| Series/game | Super Mario Series |
| Type | Support | |
| Slots | 1 | |
| Class | Legend | |
| Strength / effect(s) | Special-Move Power ↑ | |
| How to obtain | World of Light (The Light Realm);Spirit Board | |
| Spirit battle | Opponent(s) | Rosalina &Luma,Kirby ×3 |
| Conditions | Rule: Temporary Invincibility; Sudden Final Smash; Item: Stars
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| Stage | Delfino Plaza (buildings) | |
| Song | Delfino Plaza |
Gallery[edit]
- For this subject's image gallery, seeGallery:Shine Sprite.
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Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | シャイン[?] Shain | Shine | |
| Chinese (simplified) | 太阳之力[?] Tàiyáng zhī Lì | Power of the Sun | |
| Chinese (traditional) | 太陽之力[?] Tàiyáng zhī Lì | Power of the Sun | |
| Dutch | Zon[?] | Sun | |
| Zonneteken[2] | Sun mark | The Thousand-Year Door remake | |
| French | Soleil[?] | Sun | |
| German | Insignie der Sonne[?] | Insignia of the Sun | |
| Italian | Sole Custode[?] | Guardian Sun | |
| Sole custode[?] | Guardian sun | Mario Kart 8 | |
| Korean | 샤인[?] Syain | Shine | |
| Portuguese | Sol[?] | Sun | |
| Russian | Фея солнца[?] Feya solntsa | Sun fairy | |
| Spanish | Sol[?] | Sun |
References[edit]
- ^2005.Mario Kart DS instruction booklet.Nintendo of America (American English). Page 21.
- ^Nintendo Nederland (April 25, 2024).Een uitgebreide blik op Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch).YouTube (Dutch). Retrieved May 1, 2024.
