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|image=[[File:SNW Bowser Jr Magic Paintbrush.png|200px]]<br>[[Super Nintendo World]] artwork of [[Bowser Jr.]] holding the Magic Paintbrush
|image=[[File:SNW Bowser Jr Magic Paintbrush.png|200px]]<br>[[Super Nintendo World]] artwork of [[Bowser Jr.]] holding the magic brush
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' ([[List of games by date#2002|2002]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' ([[List of games by date#2002|2002]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'' ([[List of games by date#2021|2021]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'' ([[List of games by date#2021|2021]])
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{{quote|This...is my magic brush. When I draw with this, all my wishes come true! [[Professor Elvin Gadd|A strange old man in a white coat]] gave it to me...|Bowser Jr.|Super Mario Sunshine}}
{{quote|This...is my magic brush. When I draw with this, all my wishes come true! [[Professor E. Gadd|A strange old man in a white coat]] gave it to me...|Bowser Jr.|Super Mario Sunshine}}
The '''Magic Paintbrush''', also known as the '''Gadd Industries Paintbrush'''<ref>Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton. ''Super Mario Sunshine'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 97.</ref> or '''Gaddbrush''',{{ref needed}} is [[Bowser Jr.]]'s main weapon. It was created by [[Professor Elvin Gadd|Professor E. Gadd]] and is usually emblazoned with his logo, although he and the brush have never physically appeared in the same game. The Magic Paintbrush can create [[graffiti]] that has many functions, from generating [[Proto Piranha|Gatekeeper]]s to acting as [[Goop#Rainbow M|portals between locations]] to creating items.
The '''magic brush''', also known as the '''Magic Paintbrush'''<ref name="Play Nintendo">{{cite|url=play.nintendo.com/activities/skill-quizzes/mushroom-kingdom-character-trivia-quiz/|title=Mushroom Kingdom pop quiz|publisher=Play Nintendo|accessdate=October 1, 2023|archive=web.archive.org/web/20230823213208/https://play.nintendo.com/activities/skill-quizzes/mushroom-kingdom-character-trivia-quiz/}} Message displayed after the fourth question is answered: "''There is a big old smile—and a bunch of sharp teeth—drawn on Bowser Jr.’s bib. Maybe he drew those teeth himself with his Magic Paintbrush!''"</ref> (or '''magic paintbrush'''),<ref>{{cite|quote=Bowser Jr. is running amok with his magic paintbrush again!|author=Foxe, Steve|date=January 2, 2018|title=''Super Mario Official Sticker Book''|isbn=978-1-5247-7006-8|page=48}}</ref> the '''Gadd Industries Paintbrush''',<ref>{{cite|quote=As long as Bowser Jr. holds the magical Gadd Industries Paintbrush, he'll be an arch nuisance.|author=Hodgson, David S J et al.|date=September 3, 2002|title=''Super Mario Sunshine'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|isbn=0-7615-3961-2|page=97}}</ref> or simply the '''Paintbrush''',<ref>{{cite|quote='''SHADOW MARIO''' Whaaa! He looks exactly like you, but with an evil pair of red eyes, a massive tongue, and a Paintbrush that's the key to this island's messy problems! He's the guy to tackle.|author=Hodgson et al|title=''Super Mario Sunshine'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|page=21}}</ref> is [[Bowser Jr.]]'s main weapon. It was created by [[Professor E. Gadd]] and is usually emblazoned with his logo, although he and the brush have never physically appeared in the same game. The magic brush can create [[graffiti]] that has many functions, from generating [[Proto Piranha]]s to acting as [[Rainbow M|portals between locations]] to creating items. [[Mushroom Kingdom pop quiz|A skill quiz]] on the [[Play Nintendo]] website conjectures that Bowser Jr. drew the toothy grin on his bib by using the magic brush.<ref name="Play Nintendo"/>
 
==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario Sunshine''====
====''Super Mario Sunshine''====
[[File:SMS Piantissimo Paint Brush Ending.png|thumb|left|[[Il Piantissimo]] finding the Magic Paintbrush]]
[[File:Bowser Jr Artwork Super Mario Sunshine.png|thumb|left|Bowser Jr. holding the magic brush in his debut appearance, ''Super Mario Sunshine'']]
After obtaining the Magic Paintbrush from E. Gadd, Bowser Jr. uses it to paint [[graffiti]] all over [[Isle Delfino]], fill it up with hostile creatures,<ref>{{media link|ESMB Bowser Jr Graffiti.png|An excerpt of page 107 of the ''Encyclopedia Super Mario Bros.''}} The title of the box is 「クッパＪｒ．の落書き!」 which means ''The graffiti of Bowser Jr.!'' and the text says 「本作の敵キャラクターたちは、クッパJr.が落書きで生み出したという設定。そのため、水に弱かったり、デザインが他のシリーズと少々異なっていたりする。ヨッシーも、同様の理由で水に落ちると消えてしまう。」 which means ''This game's enemy characters are created by Bowser Jr.'s graffiti. That is why they are weak to water, and differ slightly in design from the rest of the series. Yoshi also vanishes if he falls in water for the same reason.''</ref> as well as disguise himself as [[Shadow Mario]]. Because of his disguise, [[Mario]] is believed to be the perpetrator and forced to clean up the [[goop]]. Bowser Jr. claims it was given to him by E. Gadd as opposed to stealing it. Much of the game's enemies, puzzles, and hazards revolve around the goop and graffiti created by the brush, which can take on caustic and elemental properties to damage Mario on contact. The brush's goop is washed up using [[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]], and by the time [[Bowser]] and Bowser Jr. are confronted for the final time, Mario has washed up nearly all of it.  
After obtaining the magic brush from E. Gadd, Bowser Jr. uses it to paint graffiti all over [[Isle Delfino]], fill it up with hostile creatures,<ref>An excerpt of page 107 of the ''Encyclopedia Super Mario Bros.'' The title of the box is 「クッパＪｒ．の落書き!」 which means "''The graffiti of Bowser Jr.!''" and the text says 「本作の敵キャラクターたちは、クッパJr.が落書きで生み出したという設定。そのため、水に弱かったり、デザインが他のシリーズと少々異なっていたりする。ヨッシーも、同様の理由で水に落ちると消えてしまう。」 which means "''This game's enemy characters are created by Bowser Jr.'s graffiti. That is why they are weak to water, and differ slightly in design from the rest of the series. Yoshi also vanishes if he falls in water for the same reason.''"</ref> and disguise himself as [[Shadow Mario]]. Because of his disguise, [[Mario]] is believed to be the perpetrator and is forced to clean up the [[goop]]. Bowser Jr. claims the magic brush was given to him by E. Gadd as opposed to stealing it. Most of the game's enemies, puzzles, and hazards revolve around the goop and graffiti created by the brush, which can take on caustic and elemental properties to damage Mario on contact. The brush's goop is washed up using [[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]], and by the time [[Bowser]] and Bowser Jr. are confronted for the final time, Mario has washed up nearly all of it.  


After the final battle, the Magic Paintbrush ends up on an island near [[Gelato Beach]], where it is discovered by [[Il Piantissimo]].
If the player clears the [[Father and Son Shine!|final battle]] without collecting all 120 [[Shine Sprite]]s, a post-credits image shows the magic brush on an island near [[Gelato Beach]], where it is discovered by [[Il Piantissimo]].
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====''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''====
====''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''====
The Magic Paintbrush reappears in the ''Bowser's Fury'' mode of ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''. Bowser Jr. first uses it in the intro to summon Mario to [[Lake Lapcat]], where he paints visual aids in order to explain his predicament to Mario. In gameplay, he can use it to whack enemies and paint over question marks, revealing hidden power-ups. In this game, E. Gadd's logo is replaced with Bowser Jr.'s [[emblem]], matching its appearance in artwork for [[Super Nintendo World]]. From the pictures in the ending credits, it is implied that it was the paintbrush that transformed Bowser into Fury Bowser after Bowser Jr. drew on his sleeping father's face as a prank.
[[File:SM3DWBF snapshot magic paintbrush.jpg|thumb|Bowser Jr. with the magic brush in [[Lake Lapcat]] in the ''Bowser's Fury'' mode]]
The magic brush reappears in the ''[[Bowser's Fury]]'' mode of ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''. Bowser Jr. first uses it in the intro to summon Mario to [[Lake Lapcat]], where he paints visual aids in order to explain his predicament to Mario. In gameplay, he can use it to hit enemies and paint over question marks on walls, revealing hidden power-ups. In this game, E. Gadd's logo is replaced with Bowser Jr.'s [[emblem]], matching its appearance in artwork for [[Super Nintendo World]]. From the pictures in the ending credits, it is implied that the paintbrush transformed Bowser into [[Fury Bowser]] after Bowser Jr. drew on his sleeping father's face as a prank.


===''Mario Power Tennis'' / ''New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis''===
===''Mario Power Tennis'' / ''New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis''===
[[File:Magic_Paint2.jpg|150px|thumb|Bowser Jr. using his [[Magic Paint]]]]
Bowser Jr. uses the brush in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' for both of his [[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|Power Shot]]s; when his offensive shot ([[Magic Paint]]) is used, Bowser Jr. takes out his brush to color the tennis ball and create two duplicate balls of the same color before sending all of them back, and when his defensive shot ([[Rolling Brush Return]]) is used, he slides towards the ball and twirls the brush, hitting it back.
Bowser Jr. uses the brush in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' for both of his [[Power Shot]]s; when his offensive shot ([[Magic Paint]]) is used, Bowser Jr. takes out his brush to color the tennis ball and create two duplicate balls of the same color before sending all of them back, and when his defensive shot ([[Rolling Brush Return]]) is used, he slides towards the ball and twirls the brush, hitting it back.
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===''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' series===
===''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' subseries===
The Magic Paintbrush appears as an item in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'', ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'', and ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'', though it is known as the '''Mustache Pen'''. It is a lock-on item, much like the [[Tub]]. Upon being hit by a Mustache Pen, a racer will lose speed, and their portrait will be obscured by silly graffiti such as a mustache or lips. A variant of the Mustache Pen known as the Triple Pen exists - this item allows the player to shoot three Mustache Pens in succession, though these do not lock on and can only be fired in a straight line, much like the [[Green Shell]].
[[File:MKAGPDX Paintbrush.png|thumb|left|100px|The magic brush in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX'']]
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The magic brush appears as an item in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'', ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'', and ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'', though it is known as the '''Mustache Pen'''. It is a lock-on item, much like the [[Tub]]. Upon being hit by a Mustache Pen, a racer loses speed, and their portrait is obscured by silly graffiti such as a mustache or lips. A variant of the Mustache Pen known as the Triple Pen exists—this item allows the player to shoot three Mustache Pens in succession, though these do not lock on and can be fired only in a straight line, much like the [[Green Shell]].


===''Mario Hoops 3-on-3''===
===''Mario Hoops 3-on-3''===
[[File:Graffiti Shot.png|thumb|left|Bowser Jr. using the Graffiti Shot]]
In ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'', the magic brush is used in Bowser Jr.'s [[Special Shot (Mario Hoops 3-on-3 and Mario Sports Mix)|Special Shot]], the [[Graffiti Shot]]. By dribbling in a "B" shape, Bowser Jr. throws the ball in the air and paints it with the brush. On the third brushstroke, he launches the ball to the net, leaving a trail of goop behind it.
In ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'', the Magic Paintbrush is used in Bowser Jr.'s [[Special Shot]], the [[Graffiti Shot]]. By dribbling in a "B" shape, Bowser Jr. throws the ball in the air and paints it with the brush. On the third brushstroke, he launches the ball to the net, leaving a trail of goop behind it.
 
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===''Mario Super Sluggers''===
[[File:Bowser Jr MSS.jpg|thumb|Bowser Jr. holding a magic brush-stylized bat in ''Mario Super Sluggers'']]
In ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', the brush is Bowser Jr.'s bat. When he uses his [[Star Swing]], [[Graffiti Swing]], Bowser Jr. twirls his brush around and creates a duplicate paintball. Both balls are then hit into the air, with the duplicate landing first and exploding; whoever is around the duplicate when it lands gets briefly stunned. When he uses his [[Star Pitch]], [[Graffiti Ball]], Bowser Jr. coats the baseball in goop before pitching it, blocking the batter's vision with goop. Bowser Jr.'s minigame, [[Graffiti Runner]], also features the magic brush, with four people competing for the brush to coat the floor in their respective color. The brush has a limited amount of paint, and when it is depleted, the brush is forced to be dropped, though it can also be knocked away.


===''Mario Sports Mix''===
===''Mario Sports Mix''===
[[File:MSM Bowser Jr Special Shot.png|thumb|Bowser Jr. using his special shot]]
The magic brush appears in Bowser Jr.'s Special Shot in ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]''. When his Special Shot is activated, Bowser Jr. uses the brush to scatter paint around the whole court, causing people who walk on it to slide around and trip.
The Magic Paintbrush appears in Bowser Jr.'s Special Shot in ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]''. When activated, Bowser Jr. uses the brush to scatter paint around the whole court, causing people who walk on it to slide around and trip.
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===''Mario Super Sluggers''===
[[File:Bowser Jr MSS.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Bowser Jr. holding a Magic Paintbrush-stylized bat in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'']]
In ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', the brush is Bowser Jr.'s bat. When he uses his [[Star Swing]], [[Graffiti Swing]], Bowser Jr. twirls his brush around and creates a duplicate paint ball. Both balls are then hit into the air, with the duplicate landing first and exploding; whoever is around the duplicate when it lands gets briefly stunned. When he uses his [[Star Pitch]], [[Graffiti Ball]], Bowser Jr. coats the baseball in goop before pitching it, blocking the batter's vision with goop. Bowser Jr.'s minigame, [[Graffiti Runner]], also features the Magic Paintbrush, with four people competing for the brush to coat the floor in their respective color. The brush has a limited amount of paint, and when it's depleted, the brush is forced to be dropped, though it can also be knocked away.
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===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
The Magic Paintbrush appears in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'' as one of Bowser Jr.'s attacks during his boss battle with Mario and [[Luigi]]. He used the brush to tickle Mario or Luigi, stealing one of their [[Bros. Attack|Bros. Attacks]] in the process, though this does not create any goop.
The magic brush appears in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'' as one of Bowser Jr.'s attacks during his boss battle with Mario and [[Luigi]]. He uses the brush to tickle Mario or Luigi, stealing one of their [[Bros. Attack]]s in the process, though this does not create any goop.


====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''====
[[File:MLBISBJJBowserJrMagicPaintbrush.png|thumb|left]]
[[File:MLBISBJJBowserJrMagicPaintbrush.png|thumb|left]]
The Magic Paintbrush makes an appearance in the ''Bowser Jr.'s Journey'' sub-mode of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''. Bowser Jr. wields it when changed to ranged-type and uses it to sling paint at enemies. [[Morton Koopa Jr.]] had it under his possession for a while without Bowser Jr. knowing, causing the latter to scold him upon discovering this.
The magic brush makes an appearance in the ''Bowser Jr.'s Journey'' sub-mode of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''. Bowser Jr. wields it when changed to ranged-type and uses it to sling paint at enemies. [[Morton|Morton Koopa Jr.]] had it under his possession for a while without Bowser Jr. knowing, causing the latter to scold him upon discovering this.


===''Mario Golf: World Tour'' / ''Mario Sports Superstars''===
===''Mario Golf: World Tour'' / ''Mario Sports Superstars''===
[[File:BowserJrBirdie.jpg|thumb|150px|Bowser Jr. posing with the Magic Paintbrush]]
In ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' and ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'', Bowser Jr. uses the magic brush in all his post-hole animations except for par. He spins the brush around, splattering paint everywhere, and [[Fourth wall|spreads it on the screen]] when he gets an eagle, albatross, hole-in-one, or bogey.
In ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' and ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'', Bowser Jr. uses the Magic Paintbrush in all his post-hole animations except for Par. He spins the brush around, splattering paint everywhere, and spreads it on the [[Fourth wall|screen]] when he gets an eagle, albatross, hole-in-one, or bogey.
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
[[File:BowserJrFinalSmash-Smash4WiiU.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Magic Paintbrush as part of Bowser Jr.'s Final Smash]]
[[File:BowserJrFinalSmash-Smash4WiiU.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The magic brush as part of Bowser Jr.'s Final Smash in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Bowser Jr., as well as the [[Koopalings]], use the Magic Paintbrush in their [[Final Smash]], [[Shadow Mario Paint]]. Using the brush, they transform into [[Shadow Mario]] and paint a giant graffiti "X" on the screen, hurting anyone who touches it. After a while, the "X" explodes, causing even more damage to anyone next to it.
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Bowser Jr., as well as the [[Koopalings]], uses the magic brush in his [[Final Smash]], [[Shadow Mario Paint]]. Using the brush, they transform into [[Shadow Mario]] and paint a giant graffiti ''X'' on the screen, hurting anyone who touches it. After a while, the ''X'' explodes, causing even more damage to anyone next to it.


In this series, E. Gadd's logo on the Magic Paintbrush is replaced with an "evil" version.<ref>http://www.suppermariobroth.com/post/160194452590/left-the-gadd-science-incorporated-logo-from</ref>
In this series, E. Gadd's logo on the magic brush is replaced with an "evil" version.<ref>{{cite|author=Supper Mario Broth|date=May 1, 2017|url=www.suppermariobroth.com/post/160194452590/left-the-gadd-science-incorporated-logo-from|title=Left: The Gadd Science, Incorporated logo from Super Mario Sunshine, featured on F.L.U.D.D., the Magic Paintbrush and the Nozzle Boxes. Right: “Evil” version of the Gadd Science, Incorporated logo introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, seen on Shadow Mario’s Magic Paintbrush.|publisher=Tumblr|accessdate=Retrieved May 1, 2017 }}</ref>
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===''Minecraft''===
===''Minecraft''===
In the Super Mario Mash-up in ''[[Minecraft]]'', Dyes are replaced by different colored versions of the Magic Paintbrush.
In the Super Mario Mash-up in ''[[Minecraft]]'', Dyes are replaced by differently colored versions of the magic brush.


===Super Nintendo World===
===Super Nintendo World===
The Magic Paintbrush is featured in artwork for [[Super Nintendo World]].
The magic brush is featured in artwork for [[Super Nintendo World]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Bowser Jr Artwork Super Mario Sunshine.png|''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''
SMS Piantissimo Paint Brush Ending.png|[[Il Piantissimo]] discovering the magic brush in the ending of ''Super Mario Sunshine''
Shadow Mario Artwork Super Mario Sunshine.png|''Super Mario Sunshine''
Shadow Mario Artwork Super Mario Sunshine.png|''Super Mario Sunshine''
Magic_Paint2.jpg|Bowser Jr. using the magic brush in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''
Graffiti Shot.png|Bowser Jr. using the magic brush in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]''
MSM Bowser Jr Special Shot.png|Bowser Jr. using the magic brush for his Special Shot in ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]''
BowserJrBirdie.jpg|Bowser Jr. posing with the magic brush in his birdie animation from ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''
SM3DAS SMS Loading Screen 3.png|''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' loading screen
SM3DWBF Bowser Jr Solo Art.png|''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''
SM3DWBF Bowser Jr Solo Art.png|''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''
SM3DW BF Loading Bowser Jr.gif|''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury'' loading animation
SM3DW BF Loading Bowser Jr.gif|''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury'' loading animation
SNW app story 2.png|Super Nintendo World
SNW app story 2.png|Super Nintendo World
SNW app story 4.png|Super Nintendo World
SNW app story 4.png|Super Nintendo World
SNWBJE.png|Stamp artwork from Super Nintendo World
SNWBowserJrHero.jpg|Stamp artwork from Super Nintendo World
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=ブラシ<ref>''[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/auzpa/products/relation.html Super Mario 3D World + Fury World Perfect Guide]'' (Kadokawa), page 440.</ref>
|Jap=マジックブラシ
|JapR=Burashi
|JapR=Majikku Burashi
|JapM=Brush
|JapM=Magic Brush
|Jap2=ブラシ<ref>{{cite|title=[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/auzpa/products/relation.html ''Super Mario 3D World + Fury World Perfect Guide''] (Kadokawa)|page=440|publisher=nintendo.co.jp|accessdate=April 29, 2021}}</ref>
|Jap2R=Burashi
|Jap2M=Brush
|Ita=Pennello Magico
|ItaM=Magic Brush
|Spa=Pincel mágico
|Spa=Pincel mágico
|SpaM=Magic brush
|SpaM=Magic brush
|Ita=Pennello Magico
|ItaM=Magic Brush
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The [[inkipedia:Inkbrush|Inkbrush]] and [[inkipedia:Octobrush|Octobrush]] from ''[[Inkipedia:Splatoon|Splatoon]]'' are very similar to the Magic Paintbrush and are used in a similar manner as the Magic Paintbrush was used in ''Super Mario Sunshine''.
*The [[inkipedia:Inkbrush|Inkbrush]] and [[inkipedia:Octobrush|Octobrush]] from ''[[Inkipedia:Splatoon|Splatoon]]'' are very similar to the magic brush and are used in a similar manner as the magic brush was used in ''Super Mario Sunshine''.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 22:04, October 4, 2024

Magic brush
Bowser Jr. with his Junior Clown Car and magic brush
Super Nintendo World artwork of Bowser Jr. holding the magic brush
First appearance Super Mario Sunshine (2002)
Latest appearance Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (2021)
“This...is my magic brush. When I draw with this, all my wishes come true! A strange old man in a white coat gave it to me...”
—Bowser Jr., Super Mario Sunshine

The magic brush, also known as the Magic Paintbrush[1] (or magic paintbrush),[2] the Gadd Industries Paintbrush,[3] or simply the Paintbrush,[4] is Bowser Jr.'s main weapon. It was created by Professor E. Gadd and is usually emblazoned with his logo, although he and the brush have never physically appeared in the same game. The magic brush can create graffiti that has many functions, from generating Proto Piranhas to acting as portals between locations to creating items. A skill quiz on the Play Nintendo website conjectures that Bowser Jr. drew the toothy grin on his bib by using the magic brush.[1]

History[edit]

Super Mario series[edit]

Super Mario Sunshine[edit]

Artwork of Bowser Jr. using the magic brush, from Super Mario Sunshine
Bowser Jr. holding the magic brush in his debut appearance, Super Mario Sunshine

After obtaining the magic brush from E. Gadd, Bowser Jr. uses it to paint graffiti all over Isle Delfino, fill it up with hostile creatures,[5] and disguise himself as Shadow Mario. Because of his disguise, Mario is believed to be the perpetrator and is forced to clean up the goop. Bowser Jr. claims the magic brush was given to him by E. Gadd as opposed to stealing it. Most of the game's enemies, puzzles, and hazards revolve around the goop and graffiti created by the brush, which can take on caustic and elemental properties to damage Mario on contact. The brush's goop is washed up using FLUDD, and by the time Bowser and Bowser Jr. are confronted for the final time, Mario has washed up nearly all of it.

If the player clears the final battle without collecting all 120 Shine Sprites, a post-credits image shows the magic brush on an island near Gelato Beach, where it is discovered by Il Piantissimo.

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury[edit]

Snapshot of Bowser Jr. with the magic brush from Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
Bowser Jr. with the magic brush in Lake Lapcat in the Bowser's Fury mode

The magic brush reappears in the Bowser's Fury mode of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. Bowser Jr. first uses it in the intro to summon Mario to Lake Lapcat, where he paints visual aids in order to explain his predicament to Mario. In gameplay, he can use it to hit enemies and paint over question marks on walls, revealing hidden power-ups. In this game, E. Gadd's logo is replaced with Bowser Jr.'s emblem, matching its appearance in artwork for Super Nintendo World. From the pictures in the ending credits, it is implied that the paintbrush transformed Bowser into Fury Bowser after Bowser Jr. drew on his sleeping father's face as a prank.

Mario Power Tennis / New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis[edit]

Bowser Jr. uses the brush in Mario Power Tennis for both of his Power Shots; when his offensive shot (Magic Paint) is used, Bowser Jr. takes out his brush to color the tennis ball and create two duplicate balls of the same color before sending all of them back, and when his defensive shot (Rolling Brush Return) is used, he slides towards the ball and twirls the brush, hitting it back.

Mario Kart Arcade GP subseries[edit]

Paintbrush from Mario Kart Arcade GP DX.
The magic brush in Mario Kart Arcade GP DX

The magic brush appears as an item in Mario Kart Arcade GP, Mario Kart Arcade GP 2, and Mario Kart Arcade GP DX, though it is known as the Mustache Pen. It is a lock-on item, much like the Tub. Upon being hit by a Mustache Pen, a racer loses speed, and their portrait is obscured by silly graffiti such as a mustache or lips. A variant of the Mustache Pen known as the Triple Pen exists—this item allows the player to shoot three Mustache Pens in succession, though these do not lock on and can be fired only in a straight line, much like the Green Shell.

Mario Hoops 3-on-3[edit]

In Mario Hoops 3-on-3, the magic brush is used in Bowser Jr.'s Special Shot, the Graffiti Shot. By dribbling in a "B" shape, Bowser Jr. throws the ball in the air and paints it with the brush. On the third brushstroke, he launches the ball to the net, leaving a trail of goop behind it.

Mario Super Sluggers[edit]

Artwork of Bowser Jr. from Mario Super Sluggers
Bowser Jr. holding a magic brush-stylized bat in Mario Super Sluggers

In Mario Super Sluggers, the brush is Bowser Jr.'s bat. When he uses his Star Swing, Graffiti Swing, Bowser Jr. twirls his brush around and creates a duplicate paintball. Both balls are then hit into the air, with the duplicate landing first and exploding; whoever is around the duplicate when it lands gets briefly stunned. When he uses his Star Pitch, Graffiti Ball, Bowser Jr. coats the baseball in goop before pitching it, blocking the batter's vision with goop. Bowser Jr.'s minigame, Graffiti Runner, also features the magic brush, with four people competing for the brush to coat the floor in their respective color. The brush has a limited amount of paint, and when it is depleted, the brush is forced to be dropped, though it can also be knocked away.

Mario Sports Mix[edit]

The magic brush appears in Bowser Jr.'s Special Shot in Mario Sports Mix. When his Special Shot is activated, Bowser Jr. uses the brush to scatter paint around the whole court, causing people who walk on it to slide around and trip.

Mario & Luigi series[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team[edit]

The magic brush appears in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team as one of Bowser Jr.'s attacks during his boss battle with Mario and Luigi. He uses the brush to tickle Mario or Luigi, stealing one of their Bros. Attacks in the process, though this does not create any goop.

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey[edit]

Bowser Jr. (Ranged) holding his magic brush in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey.

The magic brush makes an appearance in the Bowser Jr.'s Journey sub-mode of Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey. Bowser Jr. wields it when changed to ranged-type and uses it to sling paint at enemies. Morton Koopa Jr. had it under his possession for a while without Bowser Jr. knowing, causing the latter to scold him upon discovering this.

Mario Golf: World Tour / Mario Sports Superstars[edit]

In Mario Golf: World Tour and Mario Sports Superstars, Bowser Jr. uses the magic brush in all his post-hole animations except for par. He spins the brush around, splattering paint everywhere, and spreads it on the screen when he gets an eagle, albatross, hole-in-one, or bogey.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Bowser Jr.'s Shadow Mario Paint in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
The magic brush as part of Bowser Jr.'s Final Smash in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Bowser Jr., as well as the Koopalings, uses the magic brush in his Final Smash, Shadow Mario Paint. Using the brush, they transform into Shadow Mario and paint a giant graffiti X on the screen, hurting anyone who touches it. After a while, the X explodes, causing even more damage to anyone next to it.

In this series, E. Gadd's logo on the magic brush is replaced with an "evil" version.[6]

Minecraft[edit]

In the Super Mario Mash-up in Minecraft, Dyes are replaced by differently colored versions of the magic brush.

Super Nintendo World[edit]

The magic brush is featured in artwork for Super Nintendo World.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese マジックブラシ[?]
Majikku Burashi 		Magic Brush
ブラシ[7]
Burashi 		Brush
Italian Pennello Magico[?] Magic Brush
Spanish Pincel mágico[?] Magic brush

Trivia[edit]

  • The Inkbrush and Octobrush from Splatoon are very similar to the magic brush and are used in a similar manner as the magic brush was used in Super Mario Sunshine.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Mushroom Kingdom pop quiz. Play Nintendo. Retrieved October 1, 2023. (Archived August 23, 2023, 21:32:08 UTC via Wayback Machine.) Message displayed after the fourth question is answered: "There is a big old smile—and a bunch of sharp teeth—drawn on Bowser Jr.’s bib. Maybe he drew those teeth himself with his Magic Paintbrush!"
  2. ^ "Bowser Jr. is running amok with his magic paintbrush again!" – Foxe, Steve (January 2, 2018). Super Mario Official Sticker Book. ISBN 978-1-5247-7006-8. Page 48.
  3. ^ "As long as Bowser Jr. holds the magical Gadd Industries Paintbrush, he'll be an arch nuisance." – Hodgson, David S J et al. (September 3, 2002). Super Mario Sunshine Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games. ISBN 0-7615-3961-2. Page 97.
  4. ^ "SHADOW MARIO Whaaa! He looks exactly like you, but with an evil pair of red eyes, a massive tongue, and a Paintbrush that's the key to this island's messy problems! He's the guy to tackle." – Hodgson et al. Super Mario Sunshine Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 21.
  5. ^ An excerpt of page 107 of the Encyclopedia Super Mario Bros. The title of the box is 「クッパＪｒ．の落書き!」 which means "The graffiti of Bowser Jr.!" and the text says 「本作の敵キャラクターたちは、クッパJr.が落書きで生み出したという設定。そのため、水に弱かったり、デザインが他のシリーズと少々異なっていたりする。ヨッシーも、同様の理由で水に落ちると消えてしまう。」 which means "This game's enemy characters are created by Bowser Jr.'s graffiti. That is why they are weak to water, and differ slightly in design from the rest of the series. Yoshi also vanishes if he falls in water for the same reason."
  6. ^ Supper Mario Broth (May 1, 2017). Left: The Gadd Science, Incorporated logo from Super Mario Sunshine, featured on F.L.U.D.D., the Magic Paintbrush and the Nozzle Boxes. Right: “Evil” version of the Gadd Science, Incorporated logo introduced in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, seen on Shadow Mario’s Magic Paintbrush.. Tumblr. Retrieved Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  7. ^ Super Mario 3D World + Fury World Perfect Guide (Kadokawa). nintendo.co.jp. Page 440. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
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Rideable characters Yoshi • Blooper Racer
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Objects Arrow sign • Big Windmill • Birds • Brick Block • Butterflies • Cannon • Cloud • Coin Fish • Crate • Dune Bud • Flagpole • Flipping platform • Flower • Fluff • Graffiti • Hook • Ice block • Jar • Jellyfish • Jump Mushroom • Leaf boat • Manhole cover • Metal screen • Mudboat • Multicolored block • Mushroom • Nail • Nozzle box • Orange block • Pipe • Pole • Portrait • Revolving Gate • Rope • Sand block • Scale • Seagull • Shine Painting • Sign • Slots • Spotted block • Stone slab • Swing • Trampoline • Tree • Turbo-bashable doors • Wall painting • Watermelon • Watermelon block • White box • Yoshi Platform • Yoshi-Go-Round
Locations Main courses Bianco Hills • Ricco Harbor • Gelato Beach (Sand Cabana · Shine Tower · Surf Cabana) • Pinna Park • Sirena Beach (Hotel Delfino · Casino Delfino) • Noki Bay • Pianta Village • Corona Mountain
Secret courses Lily Pad Ride • Pachinko Game • Red Coin Field • Super Slide • Turbo Track
Other Isle Delfino • Delfino Plaza • Bianco Square • Boathouse • Shine Gate • Delfino Airstrip
Moves Backward Somersault • Dash • Dive • Double Jump • Flutter Jump • Ground Pound • Jump • Side Somersault • Spin Jump • Super Whirl Jump • Swallow • Swim • Triple Jump • Wall Jump
Gameplay elements Completion • Delfino Emergency Broadcast System • Episodes • Gadd Science, Incorporated • Guide Book • Life meter • Magic Paintbrush
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Mario Kart Arcade GP DX
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Items Throw forward 10T Hammer • Barrel • Black Shell • Bowser Shell • Car Horn • Chain Chomp • Extendable Glove • Fireball • Flower Glasses • Frying Pan • Gold Shell • Gold Tub • Green Shell • Hammer • High Beam • Mustache Rocket • POW Block • Pen • Power Yo-yo • Rain Cloud • Red Shell • Slapstick Fan • Snow Cloud • Soft Gummy • Spiny Shell • Sumo Slap Stick • Thunder Cloud • Tornado • Triple Green Shells • Tub
Place behind Banana • Banana Train • Big-Small Tires • Bob-omb • Broken Wheel • Fake Item Box • Fire Cracker • Flare Ball • Giant Banana • Gold Banana • Mini Mushroom • Mouse Cracker • Paper Mushroom • Pie • Pie Bazooka • Porcupuffer • Rabbit Ear • Rally X • Smokescreen • Square Tire • Sticky Oil • Tacks • Triple Bananas • Thwomp • Whirling Wheel
Special Boo • Boss Galaga • Dash Propeller • Dizziness Virus • Egg of Mystery • Energy Drink • Flaming Tender • Gag Mic • Giant Gummy • Giant Mushroom • Heavy Mushroom • Interrupting Frame • Interrupting Seal • Invincible Urchin • Invisi-Mushroom • Laughing Bag • Magic Ball • Magnet • Magnet Mushroom • Mushroom Powder • Off-Key Speaker • Pesky Billboard • Pie Kart • Piranha Plant • Pump • Reflect Shield • Scuttlebug • Shield • Stun Stick • Super MIC • Superstar • Time Bomb • Wheel Virus • Wild Top
Other Mario Coin
Courses Toad Cup Peach Castle • Kingdom Way
Mario Cup Splash Circuit • Tropical Coast
Don-chan Cup Bon Dance Street • Omatsuri Circuit
Bowser Jr. Cup Aerial Road • Sky Arena
Bowser Cup Bowser's Factory • Bowser's Castle
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Techniques Drift • Hop • Mini-Turbo • Rocket Start
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