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'''Rosalina''' is a princess living in outer space who was originally featured as a supporting character in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and has become a recurring character in various spin-off titles of the ''[[Portal: Mario|Super Mario]]'' series, while continuing to make occasional (sometimes playable) appearances in other ''Mario'' adventures. She makes her home in the [[Locations in Super Mario Galaxy#Comet Observatory|Comet Observatory]], a spaceship that is capable of traveling across the universe. Aside from Rosalina herself, several [[Luma]]s live in the Comet Observatory; Rosalina has taken on the role of surrogate mother for them all.
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'''Rosalina''' is a princess living in outer space who was originally featured as a supporting character in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and has become a recurring character in various spin-off titles of the ''[[Portal: Super Mario|Super Mario]]'' characters, as well as making occasional appearances in other ''Mario'' adventures, some of which are playable.. She makes her home in the [[Locations in Super Mario Galaxy#Comet Observatory|Comet Observatory]], a spaceship that is capable of traveling across the universe. Aside from Rosalina herself, several [[Luma]]s live in the Comet Observatory; Rosalina has taken on the role of surrogate mother for them all.
  
 
=Background=
 
=Background=
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==Later Appearances==
 
==Later Appearances==
  
She later appeared in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', where she could be unlocked as a playable character by completing World Star-2: Super Galaxy. She appeared at the end of the level when completing it for the first time and would join the current character in making a victory pose. In ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'', a doctor version of Rosalina was made available as a potential playable character through the game's Staffing feature starting in October 2019. Doctor versions of Baby Rosalina and Fire Rosalina (Rosalina with the [[Fire Flower]] power-up) were also made available in December 2019 and March 2020, respectively.
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She later appeared in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', where she could be unlocked as a playable character by completing World Star-2: Super Galaxy.
  
=In Other Mario-Related Games=
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Rosalina has also made a number of cameo or indirect appearances in other ''Super Mario'' games:
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*In ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'', an 8-bit sprite of Rosalina could be found wandering around the Double Cherry Spires level.
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*In ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', an 8-bit version of Rosalina and Luma's likeness is available as an [[Mystery Mushroom]] transformation for Mario that can be unlocked through the use of a  Rosalina & Luma [[amiibo]] or as a potential prize for clearing the 100 Mario challenge on normal or harder.
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*In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'', Rosalina was seen with Peach and Daisy on the image for one of the Battle Cards, one which is unlocked by using [[amiibo]] to unlock all of the other Peach-themed Battle Cards.
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*In ''[[Mini Mario and Friends: amiibo Challenge]]'', a [[Mini Toy]] counterpart of Rosalina appeared as one of the potential playable characters, which was unlocked by scanning any amiibo of Rosalina. Mini Rosalina's special ability was the Lunar Launch, which allowed her to jump very high and pass through platforms.
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*In '''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', 8-bit sprites of Rosalina can be spotted in some areas of the moon. Like the other 8-bit character sprites appearing in the game, Mario can strike these sprites with [[Cappy]] to make them turn into coins. Concept art for the game indicates that she intended to make a full appearance at some point, wearing ordinary human clothes (a short-sleeved shirt and jeans) and playing a guitar.
  
==Sports, Racing and Party Spin-Offs==
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==Sports==
  
 
Following her introduction to the series, Rosalina gradually started making playable appearances in all of the ''Mario'' spin-off series.
 
Following her introduction to the series, Rosalina gradually started making playable appearances in all of the ''Mario'' spin-off series.
  
*'''Kart Racing''': Rosalina appeared in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' (where she was unlocked by having ''Super Mario Galaxy'' save data and the completing several cups), ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'' (following an update to the game), ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' (as an unlockable character), ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' (available through the game's gacha or in-game shop starting in October 2019). She is classified as a heavyweight character.  
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*'''Kart Racing''': Rosalina appears in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' (where she is unlocked by having ''Super Mario Galaxy'' save data and the completing several cups), ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'' (following an update to the game), ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' (as an unlockable character). and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. She is classified as a heavyweight character. ''Mario Kart 8'' also introduced an infant counterpart, Baby Rosalina, as an unlockable character, and she reappeared in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''.
**In ''Tour'', variants of Rosalina have been made temporarily available as High End characters during certain tours. These variants and their first appearances are: Halloween (wearing a witch's costume; Halloween Tour, October 2019), Aurora (wearing a dress patterned after aurora borealis, the northern lights; Vancouver Tour, February 2020), Swimwear (Marine Tour, July 2020), Fire Rosalina (Rosalina Tour, December 2020), Tanooki Rosalina (Autumn Tour, October 2021), Cat Rosalina (New Year's 2022 Tour, December 2021), Volendam (Amsterdam Tour, April 2022) and Chef (Metropolitan Tour).
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*'''Golf''': Rosalina appears in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' as a downloadable character.
**''Mario Kart 8'' also introduced an infant counterpart, Baby Rosalina, as an unlockable character, and she reappeared in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' and ''Tour'' (with the same conditions as Rosalina's normal self). In ''Tour'', a Detective variant of Rosalina was also temporarily available as a High End character in March 2020, as part of the Baby Rosalina Tour, and has since been made available in other tours.
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*'''Tennis''': Rosalina is playable in ''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]'' and ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]''.
*'''Golf''': Rosalina made playable appearances in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' (as a downloadable character) and ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]''.
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*'''Olympics''': She is unlockable in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''. where she can only be played in the Rhythmic Gymnastics event..
*'''Tennis''': Rosalina was playable in ''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]'' and ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]''.
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*'''Other Sports:''' She is playable in ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]''.
*'''Soccer''': She was playable in ''[[Mario Strikers: Battle League]]''.
 
*'''Olympics''': She appeared as a playable guest character in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'' (for Rhythmic Gymnastics) and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'' (for Surfing).
 
*'''Other Sports:''' She was playable in ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]''.
 
 
 
Within the ''Mario Party'' series, Rosalina initially appeared in a non-playable capacity in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'', where she commemorated the winners of the outer space-themed Rocket Road board. She became a playable character of the series starting in ''[[Mario Party 10]]'' and continuing in ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'', ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'', ''[[Super Mario Party]]'' and ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]''.
 
 
 
==Cameos and Non-Storyline Appearances==
 
 
 
Rosalina has also made a number of cameo or indirect appearances in other ''Super Mario'' games:
 
  
*''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'': An 8-bit sprite of Rosalina could be found wandering around the Double Cherry Spires level.
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Within the ''Mario Party'' series, Rosalina initially appeared in a non-playable capacity in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'', where she commemorated the winners of the outer space-themed Rocket Road board. She became a playable character of the series starting in ''[[Mario Party 10]]'' and continuing in ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'', ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Party]]''.
*''[[Yoshi's Wooly World]]'': Scanning an [[amiibo]] of Rosalina will unlock a [[Yoshi]] design based on her appearance.
 
*''[[Super Mario Maker]]'': An 8-bit version of Rosalina and Luma's likeness is available as an [[Mystery Mushroom]] transformation for Mario that can be unlocked through the use of a Rosalina & Luma amiibo or as a potential prize for clearing the 100 Mario challenge on Normal or harder.
 
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'': Rosalina was seen with Peach and Daisy on the image for one of the Battle Cards, one which is unlocked by using amiibo to unlock all of the other Peach-themed Battle Cards.
 
*''[[Mini Mario and Friends: amiibo Challenge]]'': A [[Mini Toy]] counterpart of Rosalina appeared as one of the potential playable characters, which was unlocked by scanning any amiibo of Rosalina. Mini Rosalina's special ability was the Lunar Launch, which allowed her to jump very high and pass through platforms.
 
*''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'': 8-bit sprites of Rosalina can be spotted in some areas of the moon. Like the other 8-bit character sprites appearing in the game, Mario can strike these sprites with [[Cappy]] to make them turn into coins.
 
*''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'': A Rosalina Wig is unlockable as a hat for [[Mii|Miis]] by clearing 3000 courses. It is also believed that Rosalina is Stargazer, one of the course creators who offers jobs in Story Mode. Stargazer's jobs usually involve outer space and/or gravity changes, and she calls out for the player's help in a manner evocative of Rosalina.
 
  
 
=Abilities=
 
=Abilities=
  
Rosalina seems to wield considerable magical power. She can float in the air and form bubbles around others, and she also makes a protective field appear around the Comet Observatory. She can alter her height and communicate telepathically as well. During her playable appearance in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', Rosalina can jump high while being one of the more slower-moving characters. She also has the special Spin technique from the ''Super Mario Galaxy'' games, which can also be used to double-jump in the air, but she cannot use it while she has a power-up.
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Rosalina seems to wield considerable magical power. She can float in the air and form bubbles around others, and she also makes a protective field appear around the Comet Observatory. She can alter her height and communicate telepathically as well. During her playable appearance in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', Rosalina can jump high like [[Luigi]], but she is also one of the more slower-moving characters. She also has the special Spin technique from the ''Super Mario Galaxy'' games, but she cannot use it while she has a power-up.
  
 
As a fighter in ''Super Smash Bros.'', Rosalina uses her wand and her Luma as weapons. She shows the ability to disappear and reappear in some of her movements. She also uses the following special attacks in battle:
 
As a fighter in ''Super Smash Bros.'', Rosalina uses her wand and her Luma as weapons. She shows the ability to disappear and reappear in some of her movements. She also uses the following special attacks in battle:
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*In the ''[[Portal: Super Smash Bros.|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, Rosalina was added as a playable fighter starting in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]''. She is partnered with a [[Luma]] who is utilized for many of her attacks, and the two are collectively referred to as Rosalina & Luma. The Luma can do some fighting and be KOed independently of Rosalina, and in the latter case a Luma of a different color will eventually spawn as a replacement for Rosalina. Her Final Smash is Grand Star, in which she summons a giant Grand Star that damages all opponents who touch it. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the return as an unlockable fighter, who must be unlocked either through the game's variable-based system for unlocking characters or by awakening her in Adventure Mode.
 
*In the ''[[Portal: Super Smash Bros.|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, Rosalina was added as a playable fighter starting in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]''. She is partnered with a [[Luma]] who is utilized for many of her attacks, and the two are collectively referred to as Rosalina & Luma. The Luma can do some fighting and be KOed independently of Rosalina, and in the latter case a Luma of a different color will eventually spawn as a replacement for Rosalina. Her Final Smash is Grand Star, in which she summons a giant Grand Star that damages all opponents who touch it. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the return as an unlockable fighter, who must be unlocked either through the game's variable-based system for unlocking characters or by awakening her in Adventure Mode.
**In the 3DS/Wii U installment, Rosalina & Luma had two standard trophies, as well as a trophy of their Final Smash in the Wii U version. In ''Ultimate'', Rosalina has a Fighter [[Spirit]], Baby Rosalina is featured in the art representing the Spirit of the Biddybuggy kart, and Rosalina also is one of the characters present in the image representing the River Survival Spirit.
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**In the 3DS/Wii U installment, Rosalina & Luma had two standard trophies, as well as a trophy of their Final Smash in the Wii U version. In ''Ultimate'', Rosalina has a Fighter [[Spirit]], and Baby Rosalina is featured in the art representing the Spirit of the Biddybuggy kart.
 
**Rosalina's personal route in the Classic Mode of ''Ultimate'' is called "One Star After Another". Its theme is battling opponents from other worlds, and the last pre-boss battle is against Bowser in reference to ''Super Mario Galaxy''. The final boss of her route is [[Marx]]. Mario will also appear as Rosalina's teammate for the last two battles.
 
**Rosalina's personal route in the Classic Mode of ''Ultimate'' is called "One Star After Another". Its theme is battling opponents from other worlds, and the last pre-boss battle is against Bowser in reference to ''Super Mario Galaxy''. The final boss of her route is [[Marx]]. Mario will also appear as Rosalina's teammate for the last two battles.
 
**In the Adventure Mode of ''Ultimate'', "World of Light", Rosalina is seen in the opening cutscene, where she takes to the air in an attempt to escape from [[Galeem]]'s beams of light alongside [[Diddy Kong]], but they are both ultimately caught by the beams. Rosalina could later be found in the northern portion of the Dark Realm, and defeating her in battle would awaken her as her true self and cause her to join the playable cast.
 
**In the Adventure Mode of ''Ultimate'', "World of Light", Rosalina is seen in the opening cutscene, where she takes to the air in an attempt to escape from [[Galeem]]'s beams of light alongside [[Diddy Kong]], but they are both ultimately caught by the beams. Rosalina could later be found in the northern portion of the Dark Realm, and defeating her in battle would awaken her as her true self and cause her to join the playable cast.
 
*In ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]'', Rosalina is unlocked as a helper character by competing the Special World 2-Tower.
 
*In ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]'', Rosalina is unlocked as a helper character by competing the Special World 2-Tower.
*In ''[[Animal Crossing: New Horizons]]'', the red variant of the tulip surprise block could produce a doll of Rosalina.
 
 
*A Rosalina skin is available for the Nintendo releases of ''Minecraft'' as part of the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack.
 
*A Rosalina skin is available for the Nintendo releases of ''Minecraft'' as part of the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack.
*Rosalina was featured in ''[[Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope]]''. She spent the duration of the game as part of the main antagonist, Cursa, who absorbed her while she was helping the Sparks (fusions between Lumas and Rabbids) to escape. Roslina was able to temporarily take control the first time Cursa was beaten to make an escape portal for Mario and his friends. She was later freed and helped in the final battle. A Rabbid version of Rosalina, Rabbid Rosalina, was also featured as a playable character. She was depicted as being lazy and apathetic, but she still strongly idolized Rosalina. At the end of the game, Rosalina offered to let Rabbid Rosalina stay at the Comet Observatory, but she chosen to remain with Mario and the others at the Mushroom Kingdom.
 
 
===Canceled Appearances===
 
 
*Rosalina was originally considered to be included as a playable character in ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]''. The process ultimately took too much time, so they implemented Luma as a playable character instead. Rosalina would end up making her tennis debut in the following game, ''Ultra Smash''.
 
*Concept art for ''Super Mario Odyssey'' indicates that Rosalina was considered to make a full appearance in the game some point. She was depicted wearing ordinary human clothes (a short-sleeved shirt and jeans) and playing a guitar.
 
  
 
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