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For related "[[SpaceIsMagic space]]" powers, see GravityMaster and RealityWarper. Not to be confused with the webcomic ''Webcomic/StarPower'' or [[VideoGame/GuitarHero that other Star Power]].

* In ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', there's a Normal-type special move called Swift, an attack that fires star-shaped rays to the opponent (or two opponents during double battle) and [[AlwaysAccurateAttack it cannot miss]].

* ''Franchise/{{Kirby}}'' isn't called "Kirby of the ''Stars''" in Japan for nothing. Throughout the ''Kirby'' series, stars show up as a motif in many of Kirby's weapons and items (Warp Star, Star Rod, Triple Star), and in the [[SymbolMotifClothing design]] for his copy ability hats. The [[Anime/KirbyRightBackAtYa anime]] mentions at one point that Kirby's power comes from stars. Some of the [[FinalBoss Final Bosses]] have an association with stars as well, most prominently [[VideoGame/KirbysAdventure Nightmare]], [[VideoGame/KirbySuperStar Galactic Nova]], and [[spoiler:[[VideoGame/KirbyStarAllies Void]], a so-called "Astral Birth" who exists in all dimensions, serves as the Kirby universe's GodOfChaos, and has [[ArcWelding disturbing lore connections]] to both [[EldritchAbomination Dark Matter]] and ''[[TomatoInTheMirror Kirby himself!]]'']]

* ''Webcomic/SleeplessDomain'': The former {{magical girl}} Starlight Spear had star-themed powers, fitting her team's theme of CosmicMotifs. Aside from wielding a [[BladeOnAStick guandao]], her primary ability was to [[SuperSpeed dash at high speeds]], temporarily becoming a "shooting star".

Don't be surprised if your Star Powered-character refers frequently to constellations, perhaps referring to the influence of the WesternZodiac and other planetary bodies. As an offense, the stars may be helpful to LightEmUp. Causing [[ColonyDrop meteors to fall from the sky]] to strike your opponents is not out of the question for either type. On the opposite side of the scale, this may extend itself to power that comes from galaxies or even the entire ''universe''.

* In ''Literature/TheSilmarillion'', this was the domain of [[FantasyPantheon Valar]] Varda, the lady of stars. Afterwards, the elves became always associated and very fond of starlight ("Eldar" more or less means "of the stars" in Quenya), though sadly few show such magic.

* ''VideoGame/{{EarthBound}}'' and ''VideoGame/{{MOTHER 3}}'' have PK Starstorm, a powerful [[PsychicPowers PSI technique]] that manifests itself as falling stars which [[LimitBreak deal massive damage.]]

* ''Fanfic/TheNightUnfurls'' features the Lovecraftian sort. Its otherness is shown where even the two most skilled arcane users, Celestine and Olga, do not have this magic in their arsenal.
** Kyril's [[MacrossMissileMassacre A Call Beyond]] counts, of course.
** A sign that indicates the Black Dogs are [[spoiler:trying to harness the power of the Eldritch Truth]] is a goblin sorcerer that fires starlight that tears through armour.

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** One type of warlock in fourth edition is the Star Pact warlock, which gains its powers by making a pact with an EldritchAbomination that lives among the stars.
*** The Master of the Starry Night paragon path from the ''Arcane Power'' supplement is all about cutting out the eldritch abomination middleman in favor of discovering and harnessing the presumably more natural power of the stars themselves.

** Conceptually, at least, the Master of the Starry Night paragon path from the ''Arcane Power'' supplement is all about cutting out the eldritch abomination middleman in favor of discovering and harnessing the presumably more natural power of the stars themselves.
** The Star Pact Warlock is taken to its logical conclusion with the Radiant One epic destiny, wherein a warlock's mastery of ThingManWasNotMeantToKnow allows them to ''become'' a star themselves, perhaps even one that future warlocks can make pacts with.

** Star Power is also revealed to be the source of Mario and Luigi (as well as Wario, Donkey Kong, Peach, and Bowser)'s abilities in ''VideoGame/YoshisIsland DS''.

*** The ''VideoGame/MarioParty'' series and ''VideoGame/CaptainToadTreasureTracker'' also have Power Star collecting as the main goal, based directly on the above games.

* ''{{VideoGame/Terraria}}'' has the [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Star Cannon]], a powerful pre-Hardmode weapon that uses Fallen Stars as ammunition. [[AwesomeButImpractical While somewhat impractical due to the rareness of Fallen Stars]], a well-prepared Star Cannon can demolish most early bosses easily.

* Franchise/TheDCU has had several characters powered by the stars, in about the same way {{Superman}} is powered by the Sun: Comicbook/{{Starman}} (in the golden age), ComicBook/{{Hawkman}} (at some period in silver/bronze age), and Dr. Regulus (A ''ComicBook/LegionOfSuperheroes'' villain).

Generally comes in one of three forms: "Classical", "Lovecraftian", and "Aesthetic", "Classical" star power, derived from the traditional use of the stars and the motions of the planets to predict the future, is concerned primarily with fate and divination. "Lovecraftian" star power takes its cues from Creator/HPLovecraft (of course) and evokes the unfathomable otherness and distance of the stars and whatever inhabitants they may have. "Aesthetic" star power uses stars as a motif and a visual for light, heat and energy, but doesn't take cues from either of the above sources.

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* In ''Toys/{{BIONICLE}}'', the Toa Inika were transformed via a bolt of energy from the Red Star. "Inika" means "energies of a star" in their language. However, in practice all this means is that ShockAndAwe is added to their usual elemental abilities.

* ''{{Franchise/Extrapower}}'': Sharkungo features stars heavily in his aesthetic. His [[ProWrestlingIsReal wrestling uniform]] consists of a crop top with a star emblazoned across his chest and [[MaskedLuchador across his mask]]. He's a Star Lore Superstar, the prince of the Shakun Star, and fights using Star Yui martial arts, which incorporates stellar imagery and naming such as in his Star Bit attack and Shooting Star final crash.

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* Apparently, stars fall under [[ExtraOreDinary Metal]] in the [[ElementalPowers Wuxing]] system.