In the games that it appears in, it is usually used in the end of the game. The Star Rod has as of yet only appeared in two Kirby games, including Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land. It also appeared in all three Super Smash Bros. video games as an item, which include Super Smash Bros., Super Smash Bros. Melee, and Super Smash Bros. Brawl.