Editing Koopa (species)

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|title=Koopa

|image=[[File:KoopatroopaNSMBU.png|200px|'''Koopa Troopa''']]<br>A [[Koopa Troopa]], one of the most common types of '''Koopa'''.

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|derived_species=[[Beach Koopa]]<br>[[Boomerang Bro]]<br>[[Buzzy Beetle]]<br>[[Chargin' Chuck]]<br>[[Dry Bones]]<br>[[Dull Bones]]<br>[[Electrokoopa]]<br>[[Fire Bro]]<br>[[Hammer Bro]]<br>[[Ice Bro]]<br>[[Koopa Paratroopa]]<br>[[Koopa Striker]]<br>[[Koopa Troopa]]<br>[[Koopatrol]]<br>[[Lakitu]]<br>[[Mad Koopa]]<br>[[Magikoopa]]<br>[[Rocky Wrench]]<br>[[Shellcreeper]]<br>[[Snooze-A-Koopa]]<br>[[Spike]]<br>[[Spike Koopa]]<br>[[Spiny]]<br>[[Super Koopa (enemy)|Super Koopa]]<br>[[Terrapin]]

|notable=[[Boom Boom]]<br>[[Bowser]]<br>[[Bowser Jr.]]<br>[[Koopalings]]<br>[[Koopa Kids]]<br>[[Pom Pom]]<br>[[Koops]]<br>[[Kooper]]

|first_appearance=''[[Mario Bros.]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#1983|1983]])

|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Wii U]]'' ([[Trophy]] cameo ([[List of Mario games by date#2014|2014]])

{{quote|[[Chargin' Chuck|Koopa Football Players]] grabbed [[Princess Peach|the princess!]]|Luigi|Mama Luigi}}

'''Koopas''' are a race of turtle-like creatures. There are many different types of Koopas, the best-known of which are the [[Koopa Troopa]]s.

Most Koopas seem to operate in a hierarchy-based grouping system. [[Bowser]] is the leader of the [[Koopa Troop]], which has invaded [[Mushroom Kingdom]] many times and has control over most of the Koopas in the ''Mario'' series. Many of these same Koopas are soldiers in this army and have different tasks in the organization based on the abilities of their particular class. For example, [[Koopa Troopa]]s tend to be assigned as basic foot soldiers alongside [[Goomba]]s due to their lack of special abilities, while [[Magikoopa]]s are often given advisory roles due to their magical abilities and gift of foresight.

However, not all Koopas are allied with Bowser. Some Koopas, such as the Koopa Troopas of [[Koopa Village]], live peacefully inside the borders of the Mushroom Kingdom, while others, such as [[Koopa the Quick]] in ''Super Mario 64'', simply hold no allegiance and operate independently.

 

Similar to turtles, Koopas possess shells that are usually a defense mechanism. Unlike turtles, however, the shells are not integrated into their body and more-or-less act as wearable armor/clothing, as evidenced by ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and ''[[Paper Mario]]''.

Koopas are probably the most diverse class of enemies in the Mario series, with dozens of Koopa variants having appeared since their ''Super Mario Bros.'' debut.

 

{{Main|Ankoopa}}

'''Ankoopas''' are big pudgy [[Koopa Troopas]] that only appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. They block off places and act as guards.

 

===Beach Koopa===

[[File:Koopa Troopa Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|thumb|150px|A Beach Koopa chasing its shell in ''Super Mario 3D World'']]

{{Main|Beach Koopa}}

'''Beach Koopas''' are shell-less Koopas. They either wear a shirt or boxer shorts. Usually, Beach Koopas search for their shell, even if Mario destroyed it.

 

===Big Koopa Troopa===

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'''Big Koopa Troopas''' are a type of Koopa Troopa native to [[Giant Land]] and the level [[Jungle of the Giants]], as depicted in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' and ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', respectively. Like many creatures found on Giant Land, Big Koopa Troopas are enormous versions of their counterparts in the rest of the world. These gigantic Koopas are also found in the [[Supermassive Galaxy]] of ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''.

 

===Bombshell Koopa===

{{Main|Bombshell Koopa}}

'''Bombshell Koopas''' are Koopas who live in [[Sarasaland]] in [[Super Mario Land]]. Unlike most Koopas, this variant seems to be under [[Tatanga]]'s command; none are known to be affiliated with the Koopa Troop. When attacked, Bombshell Koopas vanish and leave their [[Shell]] behind to explode.

 

[[File:BoomBoomSM3DL.png|thumb|150px|Boom Boom in ''Super Mario 3D Land'']]

{{Main|Boom Boom (species)}}

'''Boom Booms''' are a Koopa species similar to Bowser's. Booms Booms are very large in size and most have spikes on the back of their shells. Their most notable traits are their huge arms, which they use to attack by flailing them around. Members of this species include [[Boom Boom]] and a female Boom Boom named [[Pom Pom]].

They appear in boss battles in games like ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''.

 

===Bowser's species===

Not much is known about the species of Koopa to which Bowser belongs. The only members appear to be [[Bowser]], [[Bowser Jr.]], the [[Koopalings]], and the [[Koopa Kids]]. Their most notable feature is their [[Bowser's Shell|spiked shells]], similar to a [[Spiny]]. Unlike a Spiny however, members of this species of Koopa stand upright, and are much larger than most types of Koopas upon reaching adulthood. Even as a child, Bowser Jr. is almost as tall as a full-grown Koopa Troopa.<ref>[[Media:Size chart.jpg|Size comparison chart.]]</ref> Another unique feature of this species is that their shells don't entirely cover their whole body. Instead, their shells only cover their backs while only having a padded stomach in the front (that could be part of their shells). These Koopas are known for their strength, sometimes the ability to breathe out flames, and durability, even as children, as well as magical powers; they typically are the leaders of the Koopa race. Unlike Koopa Troopas, Bowser's species don't have a beak.

===Chargin' Chuck===

[[File:Chargin' Chuck Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|thumb|150px|Chargin' Chucks with and without helmets in ''Super Mario 3D World'']]

{{main|Chargin' Chuck}}

'''Chargin' Chucks''' (sometimes referred to as '''Koopa Quarterbacks''' or '''Koopa Football Players''') are a type of Koopa who wear American football gear. They have a variety of attacks and sports based weaponry, such as damaging baseballs and footballs. Chargin' Chucks first appeared in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. Like the Hammer Bros. and their variations, Chargin' Chucks often appear as duos, or sometimes even larger groups.

 

===Dark Koopa===

{{main|Dark Koopa}}

'''Dark Koopas''' are [[Koopa Troopas]] with purple shells that only live in underground places, for example, the [[Toad Town Tunnels]]. They are only seen in the games [[Paper Mario]] and [[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]].

===Dark Paratroopa===

{{main|Dark Paratroopa}}

'''Dark Paratroopas''' are flying versions of Dark Koopas. They were cut out from [[Paper Mario]], but appeared in [[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]].

===Dry Bones===

'''Dry Bones''' (also known as '''Skeleton Koopas''') are skeletal versions of Koopa Troopas introduced in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. These undead Koopas will often collapse when attacked, but they can reassemble themselves after a short while and continue to battle their opponents. A rarer, larger version exists: the [[Big Dry Bones]].

 

===Electro-Koopa===

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'''Electro-Koopas''' are Koopas found in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. There are three kinds of Electro-Koopas, all of which walk on all fours and have electrical shells which they can throw like boomerangs. From what has been seen in the series so far, Electro-Koopas are native to Isle Delfino.

'''Hammer Bros.''' (or '''Hammer Brothers''') are a type of Koopa that stand upright, wear helmets and throw hammers at passerby. There are various similar Koopas who throw other objects at their opponents, such as the [[Boomerang Bro]]s. and the [[Fire Bro]]s., the latter of which spits its projectiles from its mouth, instead of pulling them from thin air. All of these Koopas have similar shell patterns, and beaks that are lighter in color than the rest of their face, both of which sets them apart from Koopa Troopas, which are also slightly smaller in size.

===Heavy Troopa===

{{main|Heavy Troopa}}

'''Heavy Troopas''' and '''[[Tub-O-Troopa]]s''' are chubby [[Koopa Paratroopas]] that are found at [[Nimbus Land]] and [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]], respectively. They only appeared in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''

===Koopa Paratroopa===

{{main|Koopa Paratroopa}}

'''Koopa Paratroopas''' (also known as '''Parakoopas''', '''Sky Troopas''' in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', or simply '''Paratroopas''', in Japanese パタパタ ''Patapata''), are Koopa Troopas with wings. They can bounce along the ground or hover back and forth with their wings, which will fall off if the Koopa Paratroopa takes damage, turning it into a normal Koopa Troopa. It is unknown if de-winged Koopas can re-grow their wings, though it appears that not all Koopa Troopas can grow wings in the first place, suggesting the Paratroopas are a distinct species. They were first introduced in the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and have been a staple of the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]] ever since.

===Koopa Kid===

{{main|Koopa Kid}}

'''Koopa Kids''' are a species of small Koopas that look similar to [[Bowser]] and work for him. They have appeared in every [[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]] game except [[Mario Party DS]], [[Mario Party 8]], [[Mario Party 9]], [[Mario Party: Island Tour]] and [[Mario Party 10]]. In those games, they were replaced by [[Bowser Jr.]]. There is a trio whos members come in the colors Red, Green, and Blue. In spite of what their name implies, these Koopas do not appear to be Bowser's offspring, and their exact relationship to Bowser has never been disclosed.

===Koopa Troopa===

{{main|Koopa Troopa}}

'''Koopa Troopas''' (often shortened to plain '''Koopas''' and occasionally to '''Troopas''', Japanese ノコノコ ''Nokonoko'') are common enemies in the ''Mario'' series. While some are peaceful, Koopa Troopas are usually displayed as foot soldiers of the Koopa Troop under the direct leadership of Bowser. They are considered to be the archetypal Koopas, as they have no special abilities like [[#Hammer Bros.|Hammer Bros.]] or [[#Lakitu|Lakitu]]. Throughout the Mario series, Koopa Troopas have appeared as both quadrapedal creatures (four legged) and bipedal (walking on two legs).  Since their debut in ''Super Mario Bros.'', Koopa Troopas have appeared in almost every game, usually as enemies, but also as playable characters or [[Mario Party (series)|party]] members.

===Koopatrol===

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'''Koopatrols''' are armored Koopas with spikes and appear to be Bowser's main guards. They first appear in ''[[Paper Mario]]''.

===Koopeleon===

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'''Koopeleons''' are a rare and unique sub-species of Koopas that live in the [[Toadwood Forest]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. A Koopeleon resembles a Koopa and chameleon hybrid with a blue shell, green skin, large eyes, and a long curled tail. Koopeleons have the ability to turn invisible, a survival mechanism that allows them to hunt unsuspecting prey. Gold Koopaleons are practically the same thing, but live inside [[Thwomp Volcano]] and have an extremely high defense.

===KP Koopa===

{{main|KP Koopa}}

'''KP Koopas''' are [[Koopa Troopas]] who have dyed their shells gold. They only appear in [[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]].

===Lakitu===

[[File:Lakitu-NSMBU.png|thumb|100px|A Lakitu as seen in ''New Super Mario Bros. U'']]

{{main|Lakitu}}

'''Lakitus''' are bespectacled Koopas who ride clouds through the skies, and which can occasionally be found snorkeling in water and hiding behind walls or in pipes. Unlike most Koopa species, they do not have snouts or beaks, but flat faces; their shells are also unique in their circular patterning. To attack, Lakitus typically throw unlimited numbers of [[#Spiny|Spiny Eggs]] at their opponents, and some will also dangle [[1-Up Mushroom]]s from fishing poles to lure their targets closer.

[[File:Magikoopa Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|thumb|left|150px|A Magikoopa as seen in ''Super Mario 3D World'']]

'''Magikoopas''' (referred to as '''Koopa Wizards''' in the [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'' television series]]) are a variant of Koopa that can cast spells and fly on broomsticks. They are generally considered to be high-ranking members of the Koopa Troop. They wear glasses and wizard's garb; typically blue robes and hats, though Magikoopas specializing in different forms of magic sport different colors. Aside from their heads, which have slightly larger beaks than those of their normal counterparts, little is known about the Magikoopa's external structure due to their robes.

===Parabones===

[[File:Para Dry Bones Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|thumb|120px|A Parabones as seen in ''Super Mario 3D World'']]

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===Robot Monster Troopa===

{{main|Robot Monster Troopa}}

'''Robot Monster Troopas''' are powerful robots that are similar in appearance to [[Koopa Troopas]]. They only appear in [[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show]] episode [[Koopenstein]].

[[File:Rocky_wrench.jpg|150px|thumb|Rocky Wrenches' Koopa-like appearance in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''.]]

'''Rocky Wrenches''' are enemies that resemble [[Monty Moles]] and pop out of manhole covers on [[airship]]s at random. They were considered a type of Koopa at least around the time of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'',<ref>「モグラようなカメ<span class="explain" title="ぞく">族</span>。<span class="explain" title="あな">穴</span>からニョキッと<span class="explain" title="で">出</span>てきてスパナを<span class="explain" title="な">投</span>げてくる。<span class="explain" title="ひこうせん">飛行船</span>の<span class="explain" title="のりくみいん">乗組員</span>だ。」 ("''Mole-like members of the Turtle Tribe. They will pop out of a hole to throw their spanner. They are the maintenance crew of the airship.''") - ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' Japanese instruction booklet, page 38.</ref><ref>"Rocky is a turtle who kind of looks like a mole. He will suddenly appear and start to throw wrenches at Mario." - ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' English instruction booklet, Page 37.</ref> but they lost their shell as of ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''.

===Shellcreeper===

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'''Shellcreepers''' are the predecessors of Koopas who first appeared in ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]''

===Snooze-A-Koopa===

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'''Snooze-A-Koopas''' (also known as '''Snooza Koopas''') are bizarre-looking Koopas encountered by Mario in the game ''Super Mario Sunshine''. Snooze-A-Koopas have flippers instead of hands or feet and walk on all fours; they are also quite large and have a shell with a [[Yoshi Egg]]-like pattern on it. They spend much of their time sleeping, but they can be violent when provoked.

===Spike===

[[File:Spike Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|thumb|150px|A Spike in ''Super Mario 3D World'']]

{{main|Spike}}

'''Spikes''' are small Koopas who either stand still or walk around. When Mario or an ally of his comes by, however, Spikes throw spiked balls to harm the character. More specialized variants, such as [[Snow Spike]]s and [[Stone Spike]]s, also exist and throw their namesake projectiles instead of spiked balls.

 

[[File:Spiny Artwork - New Super Mario Bros. 2.png|thumb|150px|A Spiny in ''New Super Mario Bros. 2'']]

'''Spinies''' (Japanese トゲゾー Togezō) are four-legged Koopas known for their spiked shells. They appear to have a symbiotic relationship with [[#Lakitu|Lakitus]], another Koopa variant which throw Spiny Eggs at their opponents.

 

'''Spike Koopas''' are [[Koopa Troopas]] with Spikes on their shells. They only appear in the game [[Mario Party]] in the [[minigame]] [[Key-pa-Way]].

 

'''Stormtroopas''' are [[#Koopa Troopa|Koopa Troopas]] dressed similarly to certain ''Star Wars'' characters. They only appeared in the [[Super Mario Bros. Super Show]] episode [[Star Koopa]].

 

'''Super Troopas''' are large and strong Koopa Troopas that are very dull and clumsy. They serve as Bowser's guards and only appear in the ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show]]''.

===Super Koopa===

[[File:SMW SuperKoopa.jpg|thumb|150px|A Super Koopa jumping and flying in ''Super Mario World'']]

{{main|Super Koopa (enemy)|Super Koopa}}

'''Super Koopas''' are shell-less Koopas that wear a cape, allowing them to fly.

 

'''Terra Cottas''' are advanced versions of Terrapins they are only found at [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]] in''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. Instead of having green shells like Terrapins, they have red ones.

 

{{main|Terrapin}}

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