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RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

RX-78GP02A

RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" at a glance

Timeline
Universal Century
First appearance
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991)
Developed from
RGM-79NA Atomic Heavy Armor GM Custom, RX-78GP00 Gundam "Blossom"
Led to
8 units — AMX-017 Gigantic, Draggun Argent, Gun Ikki and 5 more
Gunpla kits
5 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rx-78gp02a-gundam-physalis

RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" Prototype Tactical Nuclear Assault Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century
RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis"

The RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" is a prototype tactical nuclear assault mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" (RX-78GP02A ガンダム試作2号機 "サイサリス", Gandamu Shisaku Nigōki "Saisarisu"?), also known as Gundam Unit 2 (ガンダム2号機, Gandamu Nigōki?) and GP02A, is the second of four mobile suits in the Gundam Development Project featured in OVA Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory. Originally belonging to Earth Federation, it was stolen and piloted by Delaz Fleet's ace pilot, Anavel Gato.

Within the story, the RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" first appears in September 18, 0083 U.C. and was last seen in 0086 U.C.

The RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" was developed from RGM-79NA Atomic Heavy Armor GM Custom and RX-78GP00 Gundam "Blossom". It in turn led to 8 derived units — AMX-017 Gigantic, Draggun Argent, Gun Ikki, RX-098 Prototype Rick Dias, RX-78GP02AD Gundam GP02 (Physalis Centurion) and RX-78GP02R Gundam GP-Rase-Two and 2 more. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" has appeared in 32 Gundam releases across 1991–2026, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: The Afterglow of Zeon, Gundam: The Battle Master 2, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Hero of Stardust and Gundam Battle Assault and 27 more.

It was fielded by True Federal, Delaz Fleet and Earth Federation Forces.

5 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis", alongside 6 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Model number
RX-78GP02A
Classification
Prototype Tactical Nuclear Assault Mobile Suit
Production type
Prototype
Weapon class
Gundam
Manufacturer
Anaheim Electronics
Canon status
canon
Overall height
19.50 m
Weight
83.00 t
Power source
Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Power output
1860 kW 2,494.301 hp
Armor
Luna Titanium
First deployment
Gundamjack
First seen
September 18, 0083 U.C.
Last seen
0086 U.C.

Production Timeline

The RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" has appeared in 12 releases from 1991 to 2026.

  1. 1991 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory — TV Anime · 13 episodes (debut)
  2. 1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: The Afterglow of Zeon — TV Anime
  3. 2000 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Hero of Stardust — TV Anime
  4. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.: The Bonds of the Bloodline — TV Anime
  5. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Katana — TV Anime
  6. 2011 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Define — TV Anime
  7. 2011 — Model Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning J — OVA
  8. 2013 — Gundam Build Fighters — TV Anime · 25 episodes
  9. 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion — TV Anime · 3 episodes
  10. 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam UC: The Man Who Could Not Ride the Rainbow — Manga
  11. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Anaheim Record — Manga
  12. 2026 — A boy with Gundam — Other

Games featuring the RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis"

The RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" is playable in 20 Gundam games.

  1. 1998 — Gundam: The Battle Master 2
  2. 2001 — Gundam Battle Assault
  3. 2002 — Gundam Battle Assault 2
  4. 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
  5. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.
  6. 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
  7. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next
  8. 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
  9. 2010 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3
  10. 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
  11. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
  12. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
  13. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
  14. 2013 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn
  15. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost
  16. 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
  17. 2017 — Gundam Versus
  18. 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2
  19. 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
  20. 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 XBoost

Development Lineage

Developed from

Develops into & variants

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

Operators: True Federal, Delaz Fleet, Earth Federation Forces

RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" Model Kits

5 catalogued model kits for the RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" (plus 6 figures and other collectibles):

See all RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" kits, prices and community builds

Frequently asked questions about the RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis"

What is the RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis"?
The RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" is a prototype tactical nuclear assault mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. It is considered canon within the franchise. In UC 0083, the Pegasus-class assault carrier MSC-07 Albion collected both the RX-78GP01 Gundam "Zephyranthes" and the RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis", and shipped them to the Earth Federation's Torrington Base in Australia for terrestrial tes…
What was the RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" developed from?
The RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" was developed from RGM-79NA Atomic Heavy Armor GM Custom and RX-78GP00 Gundam "Blossom". Its full development lineage is mapped on the RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis"?
8 units were developed from or built as variants of the RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis": AMX-017 Gigantic, Draggun Argent, Gun Ikki, RX-098 Prototype Rick Dias, RX-78GP02AD Gundam GP02 (Physalis Centurion), RX-78GP02R Gundam GP-Rase-Two, RX-78GP02A Gundam GP02A (Beam Bazooka Type) and RX-78GP02A Gundam GP02A (Type-MLRS).
Which factions operated the RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis"?
The RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" was operated by True Federal, Delaz Fleet and Earth Federation Forces.
How big is the RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis"?
The RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" stands 19.50 m tall, weighs 83.00 t, produces 1860 kW 2,494.301 hp, is armoured in Luna Titanium.
Which Gundam series does the RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" appear in?
The RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" appears in 12 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991): Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: The Afterglow of Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Hero of Stardust, Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.: The Bonds of the Bloodline, Mobile Suit Gundam Katana and Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Define (plus 6 more).
Which Gundam games is the RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" in?
The RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" is playable in 20 Gundam games: Gundam: The Battle Master 2, Gundam Battle Assault, Gundam Battle Assault 2, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C., SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next and SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online (plus 12 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis"?
Yes — 5 model kits are catalogued for the RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis", alongside 6 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" Gunpla kits & merchandise (11). Reference: Gundam Wiki.