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What Does the Crystal Shard Do?
In the Super Mario RPG Remake, Crystal Shard is a special item that doesn't have an effect. See an overview of Crystal Shard, its effects, how to get it, and how to use it in our guide!
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What Does the Crystal Shard Do?
Doesn't Have an Known Effect
The Crystal Shard does not have a known effect. Upon giving it to you, Culex will not say anything about the item's purpose. Frog Sage, who is tied with the boss rematch questline, will not say anything about it either; after Culex's defeat, he'll simply end the questline and call you Mario Sage.
As implied by its in-game description, 'a symbol of ultimate strength', it seems that it's simply meant to be a symbol that you have the greatest achievement in the game and that there's no enemy left for you to overcome. Defeating Culex 3D and getting the item is simply one of the things you need to do in the post-game to get the 100% Clear.
All Post-Game Content and How to Get 100% Clear
How to Get Crystal Shard
Defeat Culex 3D
Culex 3D is the rematch form of Culex, and is the final and strongest enemy you'll face in the game. After you defeat him, he'll reward you with the Crystal Shard.
How to Unlock and Beat Culex 3D
Other Bosses Need to be Rematched Before Culex
| Boss | Recommended Level |
|---|---|
| Scratchy-Throat Belome | 21 |
| Leveled Up Punchinello | 24 |
| Engine 023 Booster | 24 |
| Extra-Fancy Bundt & Extra-Fancy Raspberry | 24 |
| Duel-Ready Johnny | 24 |
| Culex 3D | 24 |
Before being able to rematch Culex, you'll need to rematch a bunch of other bosses first. These bosses can only be rematched in a specific order, with Culex being the sixth and final boss in this post-game questline.
Defeat Culex First
Of course, to rematch Culex, you'll need to have defeated him once first, in his 2D form. Fighting Culex involves having to find the Shiny Stone.
How to Unlock and Beat Culex Secret Boss
Crystal Shard Overview
Crystal Shard Basic Information
| Crystal Shard Basic Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Buy Price | Sell Price | |
| Special | - | - | |
| Effect | None | ||
| How to Get | Defeat Culex in a rematch in Monstro Town. | ||
| Description | A symbol of ultimate strength. | ||
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