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|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[List of games by date#1985|1985]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[List of games by date#1985|1985]])
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|variants=[[Big shell]]<br>[[Black Shell]]<br>[[Blue Shell]]<br>[[Courage Shell]]<br>[[Dry Bones Shell]]<br>[[Gold Shell]]<br>[[Green Shell]]<br>[[Kamemeka]]<br>[[Kooper's Shell]]<br>[[Paratroopa Shell]]<br>[[Red Shell]]<br>[[Setback Shell]]<br>[[Shell (flashing)]]<br>[[Shell (sticker)]]<br>[[Shell Shock (item)|Shell Shock]]<br>[[Super Kōra]]<br>[[Yellow Shell]]
|variants=[[Black Shell]]<br>[[Blue Shell]]<br>[[Courage Shell]]<br>[[Dry Bones Shell]]<br>[[Gold Shell]]<br>[[Green Shell]]<br>[[Kamemeka]]<br>[[Kooper's Shell]]<br>[[Paratroopa Shell]]<br>[[Red Shell]]<br>[[Setback Shell]]<br>[[Shell (flashing)]]<br>[[Shell (sticker)]]<br>[[Shell Shock (item)|Shell Shock]]<br>[[Super Kōra]]<br>[[Yellow Shell]]
|related=[[Bowser's Shell]]<br>[[Buzzy Shell]]<br>[[Guard Plus]]<br>[[Koopa Zapper]]<br>[[Spiny Shell (blue)]]<br>[[Spiny Shell (red)]]<br>[[Swirlypod Shell]]{{derived}}
|related=[[Bowser's Shell]]<br>[[Buzzy Shell]]<br>[[Guard Plus]]<br>[[Koopa Zapper]]<br>[[Spiny Shell (blue)]]<br>[[Spiny Shell (red)]]
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'''Koopa Shells''' (alternatively '''Koopa shells'''), also known as '''Koopa Troopa Shells''' (alternatively '''Koopa Troopa shells''') or simply '''shells''', are the shells of [[Koopa Troopa]]s that appear as items in many [[list of games|games]] in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. Regardless of whether or not the Koopa Troopa is still inside the Koopa Shell, the shell can be [[kick]]ed, carried, or [[Shell Toss|thrown]] around, which can defeat enemies and destroy certain obstacles. Koopa Shells generally do not lose speed when rebounding. Similar behavior is given to shells of other [[Koopa (species)|Koopa species]], such as [[Buzzy Shell]]s, [[Spiny Shell]]s, and [[Bowser's Shell]].
'''Koopa Shells''' (alternatively '''Koopa shells'''), also known as '''Koopa Troopa Shells''' (alternatively '''Koopa Troopa shells''') or simply '''shells''', are the shells of [[Koopa Troopa]]s that appear as items in many [[list of games|games]] in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. Regardless of whether or not the Koopa Troopa is still inside the Koopa Shell, the shell can be [[kick]]ed, carried, or [[Shell Toss|thrown]] around, which can defeat enemies and destroy certain obstacles. Koopa Shells generally do not lose speed when rebounding. Similar behavior is given to shells of other [[Koopa (species)|Koopa species]], such as [[Buzzy Shell]]s, [[Spiny Shell]]s, and [[Bowser's Shell]].
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====''Super Mario Maker'' series====
====''Super Mario Maker'' / ''Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS''====
In the ''[[Super Mario Maker (disambiguation)|Super Mario Maker]]'' series, Koopa Shells appear in red and green across the game's styles. They mostly act as they do in the originals, but red ones no longer grant fire powers to Yoshi in the ''Super Mario World'' style. Unlike [[Buzzy Shell]]s and [[Spiny Shell (red)|Spiny Shell]]s, empty ones cannot be placed on their own (and subsequently cannot be worn), though [[Bowser Jr.]] and [[Bowser]] can throw them while riding a [[Koopa Clown Car]].
In ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', Koopa Shells appear in red and green across the game's styles. They mostly act as they do in the originals, but red ones no longer grant fire powers to Yoshi in the ''Super Mario World'' style.
 
New sprites were made for the ''Super Mario Bros.'' and ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' styles, with the former giving them a proper spinning animation and the latter making the shell's rim properly tan. Both sprites also get an underside, consistent with ''Super Mario World'' and ''New Super Mario Bros. U''.
 
In ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', a [[Dry Bones Shell]] is introduced, functioning primarily as a lava raft.


====''Super Mario Run''====
====''Super Mario Run''====
In ''[[Super Mario Run]]'', Koopa Shells (and equivalent Buzzy Shells) are mostly equivalent to their appearance in ''New Super Mario Bros. U''. On top of collecting coins, they can also activate arrows that make coins appear. However, unlike in other games, a resting shell usually cannot be stomped on; instead, it is kicked upon landing. Stomping on a moving shell does not stop it, instead kicking the shell a second time. If the player is not defeated by a moving shell while both are on the ground, the player stomps on the shell. The [[Vaulting Jump]] is an alternate means to kick the shell of an enemy, though a shell without an enemy or a shell that is already spinning cannot be [[Vaulting|vaulted]] over. In addition, characters can [[Spin Strike]] off of resting shells. In comparison to most other appearances, Shells do not move as fast, so the player can land on a shell moving away from them. A moving shell can be defeated safely by [[roll]]ing into one or with the [[Roll#Super Mario Run|Rolling Jump]].
In ''[[Super Mario Run]]'', Koopa Shells (and equivalent Buzzy Shells) are mostly equivalent to their appearance in ''New Super Mario Bros. U''. On top of collecting coins, they can also activate arrows that make coins appear. However, there are a number of behavior changes exclusive to this game. A resting shell cannot be stomped; the shell is kicked instead. Characters can still [[Spin Strike]] on resting shells. The [[Vaulting Jump]] is an alternate means to kick the shell of an enemy, but an shell without an enemy or a shell that is already spinning cannot be [[Vaulting|vaulted]] over at all. Shells do not move as fast, allowing the player to land on a shell moving away from them. Stomping on a moving shell does not stop it, instead kicking the shell a second time. If the player is not defeated by a moving shell while both are on the ground, the player stomps on the shell. A moving shell can be defeated safely by [[roll]]ing into one or with the [[Roll#Super Mario Run|Rolling Jump]].


====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
In ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', Koopa Shells appear during 8-bit segments, acting as they do in the original ''Super Mario Bros.''
In ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', Koopa Shells appear during 8-bit segments, acting as they do in the original ''Super Mario Bros.''
====''Super Mario Maker 2''====
In ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', Koopa Shells act the same as they do in the predecessor. Unlike [[Buzzy Shell]]s and [[Spiny Shell (red)|Spiny Shell]]s, they cannot be used as a helmet. A [[Dry Bones Shell]] is introduced, functioning primarily as a lava raft.


====''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''====
====''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''====
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{{main|Green Shell|Red Shell|Black Shell}}
{{main|Green Shell|Red Shell|Black Shell}}
Throughout the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series, Koopa Shells have appeared in different colors with different behaviors, but are always items that are used as projectile weapons.
Throughout the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series, Koopa Shells have appeared in different colors with different behaviors, but are always items that are used as projectile weapons.
*[[Green Shell]]s move in straight lines when thrown and ricochet off walls. [[Triple Green Shells]] also appear starting with ''[[Mario Kart 64]]''.
*[[Green Shell]]s move in straight lines when thrown and ricochet off walls. [[Triple Green Shell]]s also appear starting with ''[[Mario Kart 64]]''.
*[[Red Shell]]s home in on opponents. [[Triple Red Shells]] also appear starting with ''Mario Kart 64''.
*[[Red Shell]]s home in on opponents. [[Triple Red Shell]]s also appear starting with ''Mario Kart 64''.
*[[Black Shell]]s explode when they make contact with anything other than the ground. They only appear in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'' and its successors alongside [[Triple Black Shells]].
*[[Black Shell]]s explode when they make contact with anything other than the ground. They only appear in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'' and its successors alongside [[Triple Black Shell]]s.
Additionally, ''Mario Kart 64'' introduces a blue type of [[Spiny Shell (blue)|Spiny Shell]] that homes in on the leader, while ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' introduces [[Bowser's Shell]] as a powered-up counterpart to Green Shells. Starting with ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', the [[Shell Cup]] appears, using a Green Shell as its symbol.
Additionally, ''Mario Kart 64'' introduces a blue type of [[Spiny Shell (blue)|Spiny Shell]] that homes in on the leader, while ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash]]'' introduces [[Bowser's Shell]] as a powered-up counterpart to Green Shells. Starting with ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', the [[Shell Cup]] appears, using a Green Shell as its symbol.


===''Mario's Time Machine''===
===''Mario's Time Machine''===
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In ''[[Paper Mario]]'', Koopa Troopas of various types use their shells to attack, using them to charge a spinning tackle. This is seen in the Koopa Troopa (red), [[Dark Koopa]] (purple), and [[Koopatrol]] (black and spiked) enemies, Mario's partner [[Kooper]] (blue), the [[Koopa Bros.]] (green, yellow, black, and red), and [[Kent C. Koopa]] (red). Kooper is able to use his shell to reach far items and switches in addition to attacking enemies.
In ''[[Paper Mario]]'', Koopa Troopas of various types use their shells to attack, using them to charge a spinning tackle. This is seen in the Koopa Troopa (red), [[Dark Koopa]] (purple), and [[Koopatrol]] (black and spiked) enemies, Mario's partner [[Kooper]] (blue), the [[Koopa Bros.]] (green, yellow, black, and red), and [[Kent C. Koopa]] (red). Kooper is able to use his shell to reach far items and switches in addition to attacking enemies.


When Mario first enters [[Koopa Village]], he finds that [[Fuzzy|Fuzzies]] have stolen most of the green Koopa Troopas' shells. He is able to get them all back, but [[Kooper's Shell]] is the only one that is required as the others will get their back off-screen if he ignores them.
When Mario first enters [[Koopa Village]], he finds that [[Fuzzy|Fuzzies]] have stolen most of the green Koopa Troopas' shells. He is able to get them all back, but Kooper's is the only one that is required as the others will get their back off-screen if he ignores them.


====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
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====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
In ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', Shells appear as [[Shell (sticker)|stickers]]. By using the sticker, Mario summons a green Koopa Troopa, which he jumps on to send into its shell; he then kicks the shell into all ground enemies. The stronger '''Shiny Shell''' sticker summons a red Koopa Troopa to use its shell; however, the even stronger [[Flashy Shell]] instead summons a [[Buzzy Beetle]] for [[Buzzy Shell|its shell]].
In ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', Shells appear as [[Shell (sticker)|stickers]]. By using the sticker, Mario summons a green Koopa Troopa, which he jumps on to send into its shell; he then kicks the shell into all ground enemies. The stronger [[Shiny Shell]] sticker summons a red Koopa Troopa to use its shell; however, the even stronger [[Flashy Shell]] instead summons a [[Buzzy Beetle]] for [[Buzzy Shell|its shell]].


====''Paper Mario: The Origami King''====
====''Paper Mario: The Origami King''====
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====''Mario & Luigi: Brothership''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Brothership''====
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'', the [[Green Shell]] and [[Red Shell]] reappear as Bros. Attacks. Enemy Koopa Troopas and their [[Glohm Koopa Troopa|Glohm counterparts]] also use their shells to attack. If Mario or Luigi jump on a Koopa Troopa's shell during one of its attacks, they can kick it at other enemies like when using the Green Shell Bros. Attack in ''Partners in Time'' and ''Bowser's Inside Story'', although Mario or Luigi take damage if they miss a kick.
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'', the [[Green Shell]] and [[Red Shell]] reappear as Bros. Attacks. Additionally, if Mario or Luigi jump on the Koopa Troopa shell during one of its attacks, they can kick it at other enemies like when using the Green Shell Bros. Attack in ''Partners in Time'' and ''Bowser's Inside Story'', although Mario or Luigi take damage if they miss a kick.


===''Super Princess Peach''===
===''Super Princess Peach''===
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jpn=こうら<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario USA'' instruction booklet|language=ja|publisher=Nintendo|date=1993|page=20}}</ref> / {{ruby|甲|こう}}ら<ref>''Super Mario Collection'' instruction booklet{{page needed}}</ref>
|Jap=こうら<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario USA'' instruction booklet|language=ja|publisher=Nintendo|date=1993|page=20}}</ref> / {{ruby|甲|こう}}ら<ref>''Super Mario Collection'' instruction booklet{{page needed}}</ref>
|JpnR=Kōra
|JapR=Kōra
|JpnM=Shell
|JapM=Shell
|Jpn2=ノコノコこうら
|Jap2=ノコノコこうら
|Jpn2R=Nokonoko Kōra
|Jap2R=Nokonoko Kōra
|Jpn2M=Koopa Troopa Shell
|Jap2M=Koopa Troopa Shell
|Jpn3=カメのこうら
|Jap3=カメのこうら
|Jpn3R=Kame no Kōra
|Jap3R=Kame no Kōra
|Jpn3M=Turtle Shell
|Jap3M=Turtle Shell
|Jpn3C=<ref>{{cite|title=''Sūpā Mario Rokujūyon'' instruction booklet|date=1996|language=ja|publisher=Nintendo|page=18}}</ref>
|Jap3C=<ref>{{cite|title=''Sūpā Mario Rokujūyon'' instruction booklet|date=1996|language=ja|publisher=Nintendo|page=18}}</ref>
|Jpn4=ノコノコのこうら
|Jap4=ノコノコのこうら
|Jpn4R=Nokonoko no Kōra
|Jap4R=Nokonoko no Kōra
|Jpn4M=Koopa Troopa Shell
|Jap4M=Koopa Troopa Shell
|Jpn4C=<ref>{{cite|author=Sakai, Kazuya (Ambit), et al.|language=ja|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|location=Tokyo|date=October 19, 2015|title=『[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック]]』 (''Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'')|page=61|isbn=978-4-09-106569-8}}</ref>
|Jap4C=<ref>{{cite|author=Sakai, Kazuya (Ambit), et al.|language=ja|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|location=Tokyo|date=October 19, 2015|title=『[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック]]』 (''Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'')|page=61|isbn=978-4-09-106569-8}}</ref>
|ChiS=龟壳
|ChiS=龟壳
|ChiSR=Guīké
|ChiSR=Guīké

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