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{{Character
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|roname=Maruko
|star = Chitai Star
|star=Chitai Star
|image = Marco
|img=Marco (S1 character art)
|caption = Kawano Junko
|caption=Kawano Junko
|gender = Male
|gender=Male
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|race=Human
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'''Marco''' (マルコ, ''Maruko'') is a character in [[Suikoden]]. He is a gambler who challenges passers-by to a cup game with [[potch]] being wagered on the outcome.
'''Marco''' (マルコ, ''Maruko'') is a character in [[Suikoden]]. He is a gambler who challenges passers-by to a cup game with [[potch]] being wagered on the outcome.


==History==
==History==
{{quote | Hey there, fella. How about a contest? | Marco}}
{{quote | How about it, man? Wanna play a game?| Marco}}


[[File:Marco makes a wager.png|200px|thumb|left|Easy money... if I reload.]]
[[File:Marco makes a wager.png|200px|thumb|left|Easy money... if I reload.]]
Marco was a young orphan who earned his living off of bets on a [[correct coin|shell game]]. He had traveled the world on the back of his own exemplary skills and first met [[Hero (Suikoden)|McDohl]] in [[Rockland]], prior to his taking leadership of the [[Toran Liberation Army]].
Marco was a young and resourceful orphan who relied on his exceptional skills in a [[Correct coin|shell game]] to earn his living, having no family to rely on.


Following this, Marco was not encountered by the hero again until they met once more in [[Warriors' Village]], in the region of [[Lorimar]]. There, Marco found himself inspired to join after the young leader won 5,000 [[potch]] off of his game. During the war, Marco ran his cup game for the amusement of the soldiers and served as an archer in major field battles.
His travels took him far and wide, showcasing his remarkable speed and dexterity in this game of chance. During his journey, Marco crossed paths with [[Hero (Suikoden)|McDohl]] in the town of [[Rockland]], long before the young hero assumed leadership of the [[Toran Liberation Army]].


After the [[Gate Rune War]], it is said that he continued to lead his own vigorous life.
After this initial encounter, Marco's path intersected with McDohl once more, this time in [[Warriors' Village]], situated in the [[Lorimar]] region. Inspired by McDohl's impressive victory in the shell game, Marco decided to join forces with the young leader. He saw the Liberation Army as his best bet for surviving the intensifying conflict.
 
Over the course of the [[Gate Rune War]], Marco established a gambling den where he continued to showcase his cup game, providing amusement and diversion for the soldiers. Additionally, he lent his expertise as an archer in significant field battles.
 
Following the conclusion of the Gate Rune War, Marco's adventurous spirit persisted, leading him to lead a vibrant life in various cities throughout the land.


==Game info==
==Game info==
{{GS01 CG
{{S1 character data
|portrait=[[File:Marco (S1 PS1 portrait).png]]
|name=Marco
|name= Marco
|recruit=When the castle is at Level 3 or more, talk to Marco in the [[Warriors' Village]] and win 5,000 [[potch|bits]] from him.
|recruit= When your castle is at Level 3 or more, talk to Marco in the [[Warriors' Village]] and win 5,000 [[potch|bits]] from him.
|type=Male
|unit_name=[[The Archers]]
|castleLevel=3
|unit_type=Bow
|unitName=[[The Archers]]
|unitType=Bow
|soldiers=30
|soldiers=30
|atk_com=5
|atkLead=5
|atk_sub=2
|atkLt=2
|warDefeat=I
}}
}}
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
{{CS head}}
{{CS break}}
{{CS list|257|[[Time Slip (CS card 257)|Time Slip]]|{{Mission}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.2]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-621/R257|[[Time Slip (CS card CS2-621)|Time Slip]]|{{Mission}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
{{CS foot}}
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Marco (S1 character art).png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Marco (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Marco (S1 SAT portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sega Saturn portrait
File:Marco (S1 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] portrait by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In the Sega Saturn release of [[Suikoden]], Marco's [[correct coin|shell game]] is replaced by a "heads or tails" game in which Marco tosses three coins and you guess what side each coin will land on. Potch is awarded if you get two or more coins correct.
*In the Sega Saturn release of [[Suikoden]], Marco's [[correct coin|shell game]] is replaced by a "heads or tails" game in which Marco tosses three coins and you guess what side each coin will land on. Potch is awarded if you get two or more coins correct.
*Playing with Marco in [[Rockland]] is known to be an easy way to get a lot of money early in the game: Save the game, play with him and remember the pattern. After loading the game, his pattern doesn't change, allowing the player to easily win a couple of rounds.
*Playing with Marco in [[Rockland]] is known to be an easy way to get a lot of money early in the game: Save the game, play with him and remember the pattern. After loading the game, his pattern doesn't change, allowing the player to easily win a string of rounds.
 
==Other languages and releases==
{{flex}}
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese katakana|マルコ}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese rōmaji|Maruko}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese simplified (HDR)|马可}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese traditional (HDR)|馬可}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese pinyin|Mǎ kě}}
{{Other Names footer}}
 
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|English|Marco}}
{{Other Names row|French|Marco}}
{{Other Names row|German|Marco}}
{{Other Names row|Italian|Marco}}
{{Other Names row|Spanish|Marco}}
{{Other Names footer}}
</div>


==References==
==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 267
# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 117
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 100-1
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 100-1


{{GS01}}{{Short description|Young lad who earns his keep through gambling}}
{{Navbox S1 characters}}{{Short description|Young lad who earns his keep through gambling}}
[[de: Marco]]
[[de:Marco]]

Latest revision as of 17:23, 29 March 2025

Marco
マルコ Maruko
Artwork by Kawano Junko
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Birth Date
SY 445
Age
13 (S1)
Biographical Information
Star
Chitai Star
Meta Information
Appearances

Marco (マルコ, Maruko) is a character in Suikoden. He is a gambler who challenges passers-by to a cup game with potch being wagered on the outcome.

History

How about it, man? Wanna play a game?

—  Marco
Easy money... if I reload.

Marco was a young and resourceful orphan who relied on his exceptional skills in a shell game to earn his living, having no family to rely on.

His travels took him far and wide, showcasing his remarkable speed and dexterity in this game of chance. During his journey, Marco crossed paths with McDohl in the town of Rockland, long before the young hero assumed leadership of the Toran Liberation Army.

After this initial encounter, Marco's path intersected with McDohl once more, this time in Warriors' Village, situated in the Lorimar region. Inspired by McDohl's impressive victory in the shell game, Marco decided to join forces with the young leader. He saw the Liberation Army as his best bet for surviving the intensifying conflict.

Over the course of the Gate Rune War, Marco established a gambling den where he continued to showcase his cup game, providing amusement and diversion for the soldiers. Additionally, he lent his expertise as an archer in significant field battles.

Following the conclusion of the Gate Rune War, Marco's adventurous spirit persisted, leading him to lead a vibrant life in various cities throughout the land.

Game info

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
When the castle is at Level 3 or more, talk to Marco in the Warriors' Village and win 5,000 bits from him.
Castle LV Type
LV 3 Male

War Battles

Unit Details
Class Info
Unit The Archers
Unit Type Bow
Defeat Cannot die or be wounded
War Stats
Stat Value
Leader ATK 5
Sub ATK 2
Soldiers 30


Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
Non-character cards depicting this character
257 Time Slip Mission Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-621/R257 Time Slip Mission Remake Booster


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Trivia

  • In the Sega Saturn release of Suikoden, Marco's shell game is replaced by a "heads or tails" game in which Marco tosses three coins and you guess what side each coin will land on. Potch is awarded if you get two or more coins correct.
  • Playing with Marco in Rockland is known to be an easy way to get a lot of money early in the game: Save the game, play with him and remember the pattern. After loading the game, his pattern doesn't change, allowing the player to easily win a string of rounds.

Other languages and releases

Japanese katakana マルコ
Japanese rōmaji Maruko
Chinese simplified (HDR) 马可
Chinese traditional (HDR) 馬可
Chinese pinyin Mǎ kě
English Marco
French Marco
German Marco
Italian Marco
Spanish Marco

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 267
  2. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 117
  3. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 100-1
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