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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.
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==History==
}}'''Marco''' (マルコ, ''Maruko'') is a character in the original [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]] game. He is a gambler who challenges passers-by to a cup game with [[potch]] being wagered on the outcome.
{{quote | Hey there, fella. How about a contest? | Marco}}
 
[[File:Marco makes a wager.png|200px|thumb|left|Easy money... if I reload.]]
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.
 
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 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==
{{GS01 CG
|portrait=[[File:Marco (S1 PS1 portrait).png]]
|name=Marco
|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.
|unit_name=[[The Archers]]
|unit_type=Bow
|soldiers=30
|atk_com=5
|atk_sub=2
}}
 
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==Biography==
==Gallery==
===Suikoden===
===Artwork===
{{quote | Hey there, fella. How about a contest? | Marco}}
<gallery>
Marco was a young orphan who earned his living off of bets on a cup game. He first met [[Tir McDohl]] in [[Rockland]], prior to Tir taking leadership of the [[Toran Liberation Army]]<ref>"Hey there, fella. How about a contest?" - Marco ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Following this, was not encountered by Tir again until they met once more in [[Warriors' Village]], in the region of [[Lorimar]]<ref>"So we meet again. How about another game?" - Marco ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. There, Marco found himself inspired to join after the young leader won 5,000 [[potch]] off of his game<ref>"If you win more than 5,000 bits from me, I'll join you." - Marco ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. During the war, Marco ran his cup game for the amusement of the soldiers and served as an archer in major field battles.
File:Marco (S1 character art).png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>


After the [[Gate Rune War]], it is said that he continued to lead his own vigorous life<ref>"Leads a vigorous life." - Marco's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Marco (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Marco (S1 SAT portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sega Saturn portrait
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
In the Sega Saturn release of Suikoden, Marco's cup 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.
 
==Other languages and releases==
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{{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}}
|2=
{{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}}
}}


==References==
==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
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Latest revision as of 16:24, 30 November 2023

Marco
マルコ, Maruko
108 Stars Chitai Star

Illustration Kawano Junko
Gender Male
Race Human
Age 13 (S1)
Birth Year SY 445
Appears in

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

Hey there, fella. How about a contest?

—  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
When your castle is at Level 3 or more, talk to Marco in the Warriors' Village and win 5,000 bits from him.

War

War Stats
Name Type Soldiers Lead ATK Sub ATK
The Archers Bow 30 5 2


Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

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