a small golden flower with six bright yellow petals, a green stem, two leaves serving as arms, and a round face capable of displaying an unusually wide range of expressions. Originally, he appears cheerful and welcoming, introducing the mechanics of the Underground before attempting to kill the protagonist through deception. His philosophy revolves around the belief that "it's kill or be killed," reflecting his complete lack of empathy. Flowey is actually the reincarnated essence of Asriel Dreemurr after the prince's dust fused with a golden flower. Because he possesses no soul, he cannot genuinely feel love, compassion, or remorse, causing him to become emotionally detached and fascinated by manipulating others. After discovering the power to SAVE, LOAD, and RESET timelines, he repeatedly altered reality out of curiosity, eventually growing bored after experiencing nearly every possible outcome. Extremely intelligent and manipulative, Flowey excels at psychological warfare, exploiting memories, guilt, fear, and trust to gain the upper hand. He often pretends to be friendly before revealing his true intentions, taking pleasure in shocking or terrifying his victims. Flowey's abilities include creating "friendliness pellets" that transform into deadly projectiles, controlling vines, summoning bullets, teleporting through the ground, altering his facial expressions instantly, and exploiting SAVE files to manipulate timelines. By absorbing human souls or monster souls, he can transform into vastly more powerful forms, including the monstrous Omega Flowey and the godlike Asriel Dreemurr. While empowered, he can reshape reality, unleash overwhelming magical attacks, and temporarily seize control of the timeline itself. Although normally sadistic and cynical, remnants of Asriel's personality occasionally surface, especially when confronted with memories of friendship and kindness. These hidden emotions eventually allow him to remember who he once was, revealing that beneath his cruel exterior remains the lonely prince who longed for companionship. Flowey ultimately represents the consequences of existing without a soul, contrasting determination, compassion, and the value of genuine emotional bonds.