Sun Blossom

A Sun Blossom is an item that makes its first appearance in Super Mario Powers 黒, acting as the primary collectible within the game. The items act as power sources for the Sakura Kingdom—having been stolen, Mario and company are charged with retrieving them. Much like Power Stars, they are used as keys to gain access to other areas of the kingdom.
This item is free-to-use in other Mario fangames as long as credit is given.
==Appearance==
The basic appearance of a Sun Blossom is that of a small pink hexagonal crystal, sharing similar cartoonish eyes with its close cousin, the Power Star. Stemming from the central crystal are five pink and red angular protrusions which resemble stylized flower petals.
==History==
According to Princess Lotus, the Sun Blossoms have been used as an energy source within the Sakura Kingdom for hundreds of years, as the objects emit massive amounts of electrical energy when subjected to emotional stimuli such as prayer. Since this discovery, the females of the royal family have been used as shrine maidens to provide power for the kingdom, spending their lives praying to generate energy and provide for others.
==Game Appearances==
===Super Mario Powers 黒===
Sun Blossoms debut in this game, being Mario's introduction to the Sakura Kingdom. In Kuro, the Blossoms are stolen from the Power Shrine by villain Jigea, who seems to desire the power provided by the objects for some unknown reason. Mario and Lotus are tasked with retrieving them.
===Super Mario Kart: Switch Circuit===
Sun Blossoms appear as items in Super Mario Kart: Switch Circuit. They appear as special items that can be used by Princess Lotus, Chiro, Suna, Jikero, Yukida, and Jigea. When used, it will create an electric charge to the kart. In this state, touching another kart will cause them to spin out and shrink, as if struck by lightning. In turn, the electric charge makes the kart immune to lightning-based attacks light Lightning Bolts, Thunder Clouds, and other Sun Blossoms. As it is aspecial item, Petey Piranha, King Boo, and Mii also have access to it
One of the downloadable cups, the Blossom Cup, uses a Sun Blossom as the icon. It is included in the Super Mario Kart: Switch Circuit x Super Mario Powers downloadable content pack, and is notable for being a world cup. As such, it has eight courses as opposed to the traditional four.
===Super Mario Spikers===
Sun Blossoms appear as Support-type items in Super Mario Spikers. When used, the user will become electrified for a short time. In this state, by simply touching an opponent, they will make them shrink, making them slower and being unable to spike the ball as hard. After awhile, the electrifying effects wear off.
==Gallery==
SunBlossom.png|Appearance in Super Mario Powers 黒.
AgentSunBlossom.png|3D model of a slight redesign by 
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