Editing Koopa (species)

*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'''''

'''Koopa Troopas''' (often shortened to plain '''Koopas''' and occasionally to '''Troopas''') are common enemies in the ''Super Mario'' franchise. Koopa Troopas are usually displayed as foot soldiers of Bowser's Minions under his direct leadership. They typically have no special offensive abilities, rather simply walking forwards slowly. Usually, jumping on them causes them to retreat into their [[Koopa Shell|shell]]s, though sometimes they may be removed from their shells instead. Either way, shells can be kicked, causing them to slide along the ground and bounce off walls, or carried around for use elsewhere. Throughout the ''Super Mario'' franchise, Koopa Troopas have walked on four legs or two legs. Since their debut in ''Super Mario Bros.'', Koopa Troopas have appeared in almost every game in the franchise, usually as enemies, but also as playable characters in numerous spin-offs.

;Koopa Troopa family

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Glohm Koopa Troopa.png|[[Glohm Koopa Troopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'''''

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Master Duff.jpg|[[Master Duff]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'''''

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====Koopa Paratroopa====

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*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'''''

'''Koopa Paratroopas''' are winged versions of Koopa Troopas that either fly or hop. Attacking them causes them to lose their wings and become normal Koopa Troopas. They have several variations, and also served as the inspiration for several other winged enemies in the series, like [[Paragoomba]]s and [[Para-Beetle]]s.

;Koopa Paratroopa family

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Glohm Koopa Paratroopa.png|[[Glohm Koopa Paratroopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'''''

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*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'''''

'''Dry Bones''' are skeletal Koopa Troopas that fall apart when stomped rather than retreat into a shell. Similar to Koopa Troopas exiting their shells after a while, Dry Bones reconstruct themselves, being invulnerable while as a bone pile. They are usually immune to fire. Many "bone" enemies in later games were inspired by them, like [[Bony Beetle]]s and [[Bone Piranha Plant]]s.

;Dry Bones family

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PMCS Dry Bones 5-Stack.png|[[Dry Bones 5-Stack]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'''''

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*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'''''

'''Hammer Bros.''' (or '''Hammer Brothers''') are a type of Koopa that stand upright, wear helmets (and later shoes as well), and throw hammers at passerby. There are various similar Koopas who throw other objects at their opponents, such as the [[Boomerang Bro]]s., [[Ice Bro]]s., and the [[Fire Bro]]s. Many of these Koopas have similar shell patterns, color-coded by type: Hammer Bros. wear green armor, Fire Bros. wear red, Boomerang Bros. wear blue, Ice Bros. wear light blue, etc.; and beaks that are lighter in color than the rest of their face.

;Hammer Bro family

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Glohm Ice Bro.png|[[Glohm Ice Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'''''

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*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'''''

'''Lakitus''' are goggled Koopas who are usually seen riding clouds through the skies. Unlike most Koopas, they do not have snouts or beaks, but flat faces with round noses. Their shells are also unique in their circular patterning. To attack, Lakitus typically throw unlimited numbers of [[Spiny Egg]]s at their opponents. They are also often seen with fishing poles, especially in spinoff games.

;Lakitu family

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MLSSBMLakitu.png|[[Lakitu R]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'''''

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;Lakitu characters

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*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'''''

'''Spinies''' are four-legged Koopas known for their spiked shells - protecting them from jumps - and their ability to roll into a spiked ball form called '''Spiny Eggs''', generally dropped by [[Lakitu]]s. As with [[Koopa Troopa]]s, their [[Spiny Shell (red)|shell]]s can often be knocked around if they are knocked inside; [[Spiny Shell (blue)|a blue version of this shell]] also appears as a powerful item in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series.

;Spiny family

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*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'''''

Buzzy Beetles are squat Koopas with tough, domed shells that are found generally in caves and other dark areas. They are known to be immune to fireballs, and they can climb on walls and ceilings, and they can drop from ceilings if Mario or others approach them closely enough. As with [[Koopa Troopa]]s and [[Spiny|Spinie]]s, Buzzy Beetles hide inside their shell if Mario or others stomp on them, letting their shells be kicked or carried.

;Buzzy Beetle family

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PaperMachoBuzzyBeetle.jpg|[[Paper Macho Buzzy Beetle]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'''''

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;Buzzy Beetle characters

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*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'''''

'''Koopas''' (not to be confused with [[Koopa Troopa]]s or the Turtle Tribe in general) are a large species that is generally shown with bipedal posture, a spiked shell that is separated between the front and back, and lumpy, fleshy muzzles. As the species [[Bowser]] belongs to, many of his traits and abilities are later shown by others, such as the ability to [[Fire Breath|breathe fire]]. Most examples of them are specific named characters rather than generic enemies. They physically have the closest resemblance to [[Boom Boom]]s and [[Sumo Bro]]s.

;Most variants of Bowser's species are offshoots of Bowser himself.

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Castle Bowser Cannon SMBW.png|[[Flying battleship (Wonder Effect)|Flying battleship]]<br>''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'''''

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*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario World]]'''''

'''Mechakoopas''' are large wind-up toy Bowsers, though other Bowser-shaped robots like [[Mecha-Bowser]] have also been identified as Mechakoopas. In most games, Mario can stun them by jumping on them. Then, Mechakoopas can usually be held and thrown, but they eventually recover and move again.

;Mechakoopa family

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SMBW Bowser machine.png|[[Mecha Maker]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'''''

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*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'''''

'''Spikes''' are rotund, large-mouthed Koopas who either stand still or walk around. When Mario or an ally of his comes by, however, Spikes throw spiked balls or bars 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 metallic, spiked balls.

;Spike family

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Glohm Spike.png|[[Glohm Spike]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'''''

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*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'''''

'''Boom Booms''' are a Koopa species similar to Bowser's. Booms Booms are very large and sometimes have spikes on the back of their shells. The only difference seems to be the connected plastron (the underside of the shell) that Boom Booms have. They have huge arms, which they use to attack by flailing them, although in some cases their arms are replaced with wings. Aside from the main Boom Boom, a female Boom Boom named [[Pom Pom]] has been shown. They appear as miniboss battles in several games.

;Boom Boom characters

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*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario World]]'''''

'''Magikoopas''' (also referred to as '''Kameks''') 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, though the contours of their shells can be slightly seen on their backs. [[Kamek]], Bowser's main advisor, is the most recurring Magikoopa character, though their names and roles are sometimes treated interchangeably (and are in general in Japanese scripts).

;Magikoopa family

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Glohm Magikoopa.png|[[Glohm Magikoopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'''''

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*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario World]]'''''

'''Sumo Bros.''' (or '''Sumo Brothers''') are a type of Koopa with similarities to [[Sledge Bro]] and [[Chargin' Chuck]]. They pound their foot to create thunderbolts that explode upon impact with the ground. They have orange skin, dark brown muzzles, smooth black shells, and spiked heads.

;Sumo Bro characters

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*'''Debut: ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'''''

'''Koopa Strikers''' are soccer-themed Koopas with close similarities to [[Koopa Troopa]]s. Unlike Koopa Troopas, they have pink, domed heads, black dot eyes, and bushy red eyebrows. They wear soccer ball-patterned shells, of which they can summon endless amounts of spares to kick. The kicked shells act just like a Koopa Troopa's shell after being knocked around.

;Koopa Striker family

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*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'''''

'''Shovas''' are large Koopas similar to [[Chargin' Chuck]]s and [[Sumo Bro]]s. that are capable of pushing large objects like pipes with their large mitted hands.

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==Other Koopa-like creatures==

These creatures have Koopa-like traits, but have either never been confirmed as Koopas or have only been explicitly considered Koopas in early materials.

===Rocky Wrench===

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