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'''Koopa Troopas''' (commonly shortened to '''[[Koopa (species)|Koopas]]''' or occasionally '''Troopas''') are turtle-like creatures with removable shells that come in many different colors, with red and green Koopa Troopas being the most common; green Koopa Troopas usually walk back and forth without any concerns for pits or other obstacles, and red Koopa Troopas usually walk back and forth without falling off of their platforms. They are common enemies in the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]], usually displayed as foot soldiers of the [[Koopa Troop]], under the direct leadership of [[Bowser]]. Since ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', however, not all Koopa Troopas work for Bowser (or any other villain), some of whom even act as allies to [[Mario]] during his adventures, and have appeared as playable characters in various spin-off games starting with ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''. They are notable for the many uses of their shells in the ''Mario'' franchise.

 

Koopa Troopas, along with [[Goomba]]s, are Mario's most common foes.

[[File:HowToWin.png|thumb|right|Early artwork of Koopa Troopas in ''How to Win at Super Mario Bros.'']]

The Koopa Troopa's Japanese name, ノコノコ ''Nokonoko'', refers to walking forwards slowly, describing their behavior. The English name comes from [[Bowser]]'s Japanese name, クッパ　''Kuppa'', which is itself derived from the Korean dish of the same name,<ref>http://themushroomkingdom.net/mariosan.shtml</ref> while ''Troopa'' is a corruption of the word "trooper," seemingly to keep the reference to forward marching from the Japanese name intact.

 

In the game ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros]]'', there are enemies called [[Shellcreeper]]s, which bear a huge similarity to Koopa Troopas, but cannot be jumped on. Shellcreepers come in three different colors to indicate their speed: green is the slowest, purple is slightly faster, and red is the fastest. The Shellcreepers are replaced by [[Spiny|Spinies]] in most remakes of ''Mario Bros.'', likely so players know not to jump on them. In fact, the version of ''Mario Bros.'' included as a vs. battle in ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' features normal Koopa Troopas alongside Spinies.

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|Koopa Troopa sprites from NES/GBC and SNES ''Super Mario Bros.''

In ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', Koopa Troopas are the second enemy [[Mario]] encounters, directly after [[Goomba]]s. They serve as foot-soldiers in the army Bowser uses to invade the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. If jumped on, a Koopa Troopa recedes into [[Green Shell|its]] [[Red Shell|shell]], which can then be kicked to attack other enemies. If [[Super Mario (form)|Super]]/[[Fire Mario|Fire]] [[Mario]] gets hit by the shell, he reverts to [[Small Mario|Small form]]; Small Mario loses a life instead. If a Koopa Troopa's shell is left alone for too long, however, the Koopa reemerges. The game features two different types of Koopa Troopas: green (teal in underground levels except in the remake in ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]''), which walks in one direction until it is defeated or falls, and the other is red and patrols a set area without walking off any edges. There is also a variation to the Koopa Troopa known as [[Koopa Paratroopa]]s, which are flying Koopa Troopas. A Koopa Troopa is one of seven [[fake Bowser]]s that serve as the bosses of the castles in the first seven worlds, particularly in [[World 2-4 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 2's castle]]; its true identity will be revealed if it is defeated by fireballs.

[[File:SMBLL Koopa Troopa Artwork.png|thumb|left|Artwork of a Koopa Troopa from ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels'']]

Koopa Troopas reappear in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'' working exactly the same way as in the previous game. However, they walk faster than before, making them harder enemies for Mario or Luigi to handle. They can now be found underwater, where they cannot be stomped. Unlike the ones on land, these Koopas have gray shells like the gray Cheep Cheeps that are normally found underwater (but are colored normally in the SNES remake; red Koopas, along with other red enemies, remain the same color regardless of whichever palette is used), suggesting that green/orange enemies are always colored gray/orange when using the underwater palette, as evidenced by the fact that gray Cheep Cheeps were recolored green in ''Super Mario All-Stars''.

Koopa Troopas do not appear in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' due to its role as a remake of the game ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]''. However, their [[shell]]s do appear as items throughout the game, which can be used to hurl at enemies, like in the original ''Super Mario Bros.'' Unlike ''Super Mario Bros.'', they do not hurt the player; this is changed in ''[[Super Mario Advance]]''.

Koopa Troopas make a reappearance in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. They are once again common foot soldiers in Bowser's army, although their reach is much wider in this game, as Koopa Troopas appear in nearly every Land Mario and Luigi visit. ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' also allows the brothers to pick up a Koopa that had gone into its shell (a feature that will be present in later games), and to then throw it at enemies. In all of these games, Koopa Troopas walk on all fours except one Koopa in the NES version's ending sequence who appears to be praying at [[Statue Mario]].

This game is also the first appearances of the [[Big Koopa Troopa|Giant Koopa]], which, like other giant versions of normal enemies in this game, can only be found on [[Giant Land]], and [[Dry Bones]], an undead version usually found in fortresses.

In the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] version of ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' (available in ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]''), Koopa Troopas also appeared in the Battle Game Mode. Unlike the Shellcreepers, the Mario Bros. can actually stomp on them. Therefore, [[Spiny|Spinies]] fulfill the Shellcreepers' old role.

While Koopa Troopas do not appear in the first game of the series, ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', similar-looking enemies known as [[Bombshell Koopa]]s appear.

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''[[Super Mario World]]'' marks many changes to Koopa Troopas. It marks the first time Koopa Troopas are seen walking on two legs in-game and wearing shoes (which later became the standard look for them). In this game, when a Koopa is jumped on, it is actually knocked out of its shell, becoming a [[Beach Koopa|Koopa without a Shell]]. Shortly after getting knocked out, it will become stunned and vulnerable for a short period of time. To reclaim its shell, a Koopa has to walk back to it before Mario grabs it. In this game, Koopa Troopas traveled with Bowser to [[Dinosaur Land]] in an attempt to take it over, though this plan is thwarted by the Mario brothers.

This is the first game to introduce Koopas wearing [[Yellow Shell]]s and [[Blue Shell]]s. Also, if Yoshi eats certain color shells, then he will gain abilities: [[Green Shell]]s do nothing, [[Red Shell]]s allow Yoshi to spit fire, Yellow Shells allow Yoshi to cause a small earthquake every time the player lands after a jump, which defeats any enemies who are on the ground nearby (an ability known as [[sand cloud]]), and Blue Shells allow Yoshi to fly for a short period of time.

The different color shells also point to the behavior of the Koopa Troopas. Blue-shelled Koopa Troopas act like red-shelled Koopa Troopas, but move faster. Additionally, when a blue-shelled Koopa loses its shell, instead of jumping into a new one, it'll kick any shell in its path. It also doesn't get stunned when it loses its shell, as it slides out on its feet as opposed to its belly like other Koopa Troopas. Yellow-shelled Koopa Troopas are unique and tend to chase after Mario, but act like faster green-shelled Koopa Troopas in movement. When yellow-shelled Koopa Troopas lose their shell, a coin pops out. Also, when a shell-less yellow-shelled Koopa finds a new shell, it will turn into a [[Shell (flashing)|flashing Shell]] and chase Mario. It will be invincible to most of Mario's moves, however, [[Yoshi]] can eat this shell and gain all three shell abilities for a limited time, and a spin jump will also destroy this shell. [[Magikoopa]]s can create yellow-shelled Koopa Troopas out of [[Rotating Block]]s.  

After the player completes the [[Special Zone]], or finds all exits in ''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]'', all Koopa Troopas (except [[Climbing Koopa|climber]]s) become '''Mask Koopas''', with their respective shells becoming round masks that vaguely resemble Mario.

Actual Koopa Troopas appear in ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'', and assist [[Wario]] in taking over [[Mario Land]]. These Koopa Troopas can be kicked at each other like in the ''Super Mario Bros.'' series, and they may right themselves after being jumped on. Koopa Troopas once again walk on all fours during these games. It is unknown what color of Koopa Troopas appear in the ''Super Mario Land'' series, as both of the games are in black and white; however, the behavior of the Koopa Troopas in the second game is identical to the normal behavior of the red-shelled ones, but the official artwork depicts them as green-shelled. A Koopa also appears at the entrance to the [[Turtle Zone]].

Koopa Troopas make their 3D debut in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', where they appear as rare enemies only found in [[Bob-omb Battlefield]] and [[Tiny-Huge Island]]. They appear as members of Bowser's army which have invaded the portraits of [[Peach's Castle]]. Only green-shelled Koopa Troopas appear in this game. Unlike almost all of their other appearances, the Koopa Troopas in this game do not act aggressively towards [[Mario]]; in fact, they attempt to escape whenever they see him coming. If jumped on or punched, the Koopa Troopas will be knocked out of their [[Green Shell|shells]] and transformed into [[Beach Koopa]]s. These Koopa Troopas are harmless and cannot hurt Mario, but they can push him back if touched. Attacking them in this state will defeat them, and they will yield a [[Blue Coin]]. Once the Koopa Troopas are knocked out of their shells, Mario can ride on their shells in a manner similar to surfing. Koopa shells can also be found in certain [[! Block]]s and [[clam]]s. Additionally, a tiny Koopa appears in the tiny area of Tiny-Huge Island, but it cannot damage Mario and will be defeated if Mario attacks or even touches it.

[[File:KoopaTroopaMario64DS.png|thumb|left|Model of a Koopa Troopa in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'']]

A more friendly Koopa Troopa called [[Koopa the Quick]] also appears in ''Super Mario 64'', in the same courses that regular Koopa Troopas are found in. This marks the first time an individual Koopa Troopa is given a name and differentiates from the species, as well as the first appearance of a Koopa Troopa who seems neutral to the battle between Mario and the Koopa Troop. When Mario speaks to Koopa the Quick, he gives a high-pitched whooping or hiccuping sound that goes on to be the iconic voice of all Koopa Troopas, especially in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series.

Koopa Troopas also appear in the remake of this game, ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. In this game, Koopa shells can also be found in some [[Brick Block]]s. There is also a fully functional unused red Koopa Troopa that can be found in the game's codes. When they see the player, the red Koopa Troopas will run into them and knock them around, unlike the green ones. Their shell cannot be ridden but can be kicked to hit other enemies. [[Yoshi]] can spew fire after eating a red Koopa Troopa.

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[[File:NSMB Green Koopa Troopa Artwork.png|thumb|200px|left|Artwork of a Koopa Troopa in ''New Super Mario Bros.'']]  

After being absent from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Koopa Troopas next appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' Their role is exactly the same as in the other sidescrolling ''Mario'' platformers; a ground pound, however, can send them into their shells and cause them to begin sliding. Mario can also [[shell dash|slide]] like a kicked Koopa shell once he obtains a [[Blue Shell]]. In Mario vs. Luigi mode, a single Blue Koopa Troopa reappears for the first time since ''Super Mario World'' on the snow battle stage. If Mario attacks it, he can take the Blue Shell and become [[Shell Mario]]. The Koopa Troopas dance to the vocal riffs in the music's background.

[[File:GalaxyKoopa.png|thumb|upright=0.66|A Koopa Troopa in ''Super Mario Galaxy'']]

Koopa Troopas reappear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' where they are semi-common enemies found mostly on the airship levels. Surprisingly, they are shown walking on all fours and do not wear shoes, unlike in most of the previous games. This makes it the first 3D platforming game to show them walking on all fours and also the eighth game since ''Super Mario Bros.'' for them to do so. They always have angry expressions. As in most games, there is a red and green type. The normal green type appears rather commonly, but there is only one red Koopa Troopa in the game, which appears near [[Sea Slide Galaxy]]'s lighthouse. Defeating a Koopa (by throwing its shell away or breaking it) causes it to respawn in the same area it patrolled, making it the only enemy in the game to do so.

They do not flee from Mario unlike in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and instead patrol a set area (in a straight line or in a circle). Also, unlike in ''Super Mario 64'', Koopa Troopas can actually hurt Mario in this game. As usual, jumping on a Koopa or [[spin]]ning into it will cause the Koopa to retreat into its shell. Like usual, waiting a bit will cause the Koopa to come out of its shell.

Koopa shells (both [[Green Shell|green]] and [[Red Shell|red]]) also appear as common items which can be thrown to defeat enemies and smash open chests or held onto underwater in order to swim faster.

An unused blue shelled variant of a Koopa Troopa can be found in the game files.

Koopa Troopas reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', acting like they did in the first ''New Super Mario Bros.'' Koopa Troopas once again dance to the electronic vocal riffs in the background music by pausing and facing the screen, though they now do a bit of cha-cha. In this game, they appear in both green and red colored shell variations. The green Koopa Troopas will walk in a straight line until they reach a wall, but red Koopa Troopas turn around when they reach a drop in the ground. Koopa Troopas can be defeated by [[Spin Jump]]s and [[Ground Pound]]s, and therefore are much simpler to defeat than in earlier games.

Koopa Troopas reappear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', and they act the same way as they did in ''Super Mario Galaxy''. They are not as common as in the game's predecessor, only appearing in the [[Cosmic Cove Galaxy]], while [[Big Koopa Troopa|Giant Koopa]]s appear in the [[Supermassive Galaxy]]. Red Koopa Troopas do not appear in the game.

Koopa Troopas reappear in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' as fairly infrequent enemies. Unlike the ''Super Mario Galaxy'' games, the Koopa Troopas have their current appearance back, walking on two legs in-game and wearing shoes, though only green Koopa Troopas appear, which is consistent with ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''. They also seem to be a bit larger in this game, which, like the Goombas, make them easier to jump on. In the game, they appear to have more lighter blue eyes, while they have more of a dark navy blue pigment in their eyes.

Koopa Troopas are rare to encounter in the game, with only twelve appearing in the whole game, and are found in four levels ([[World 1-2 (Super Mario 3D Land)|Worlds 1-2]], [[World 1-3 (Super Mario 3D Land)|1-3]], and [[World 4-1 (Super Mario 3D Land)|4-1]] and [[Special 4-1]]). The behave similarly to their versions from previous games, where [[Mario]] stomps them and they can retreat into their [[Green Shell|shells]] so Mario can kick them to attack enemies. However, in this game, no matter how Mario attacks them, Koopa Troopas only retreat inside their shells when hit, though hitting them with another shell or running into them while [[Invincible Mario|invincible]] does destroy them. However, this only works if the Koopa that is hit hasn't retreated into its shell; hitting another shell results in that shell moving, and two shells in motion hitting each other simply rebound. Mario is unable to pick up their shells in this game. While retreated into their shells, [[Tanooki Mario]] can whip them with his tail or [[Fire Mario]] can shoot them with fireballs simultaneously five times to make the shell break open and reveal a 1-Up Mushroom. They appear as members of Bowser's [[Koopa Troop]], which invaded the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] and kidnapped Princess Peach. Also, after the player has defeats [[Bowser]] in {{world-link|8|bowser3d|World 8-Bowser: Part 1}} 1 for the first time, the Toads find a postcard that that has a picture of [[Luigi]] captured by a Koopa Troopa and a [[Peepa]].

Koopa Troopas reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', looking much like they have in the previous ''New Super Mario Bros.'' titles. In this game, when Mario touches a Gold Ring, Koopa Troopas turn golden for a time. When these golden Koopa Troopas' shells are tossed, a path of coins is created behind them wherever they go. Additionally, whenever a gold Koopa Troopa hits an enemy, and ascending number of coins are added to the player's coin count, depending on how many enemies are defeated.

Koopa Troopas reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''. They behave as in previous ''New Super Mario Bros.'' titles. [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]]s and [[Big Koopa Troopa]]s also appear.

====''Super Mario 3D World''====

[[File:Koopa Troopa Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|thumb|left|Artwork of Koopa chasing his lost shell in ''Super Mario 3D World]]

Koopa Troopas return in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', with a more common appearance than in previous 3D ''Mario'' games. Here, they act differently from their appearance in ''Super Mario 3D Land'' by usually chasing Mario, like [[Goomba]]s, rather than always walking back and forth in a straight line. They can also be removed from their shells like in ''Super Mario World''. Koopa Troopas will try to get back into their shell if it is taken, and if they realize their shell has been lost, they express disappointment for a moment and return to chasing Mario. They make the hiccuping sounds they make in spin-off installments and ''Super Mario Galaxy'' and ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''.

Players also have the ability to [[shell dash|climb inside abandoned shells]], which will cause them to change color. This speedy form of transportation can be used to defeat other nearby enemies. There also appears to be a time limit for how long Mario and company can remain in these shells before they become dizzy and must exit them.

Koopa Troopas reappear in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' as an enemy. They function exactly like they did in previous games, except in the ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' game style. In the Course Editor, they are enemies that can be placed. They start out as the green variants, but when they are shaken, they turn into the red variant. Like many enemies, they can be enlarged by a [[Super Mushroom]] and be given wings, and in the case of the latter they turn into Koopa Paratroopas. They can be placed in [[Bill Blaster]]s, [[Warp Pipe]]s, and [[Block]]s.

When they are enlarged, their shells can break through blocks without bouncing. Koopa Shells are able to bounce on [[Trampoline]]s and [[Note Block]]s in this game. In the ''Super Mario World'' and ''Super Mario 3D World'' game styles (the latter being exclusive to ''Super Mario Maker 2''), Koopa Troopas are turned into [[Beach Koopa]]s when jumped on.

Koopa Troopas appear in ''[[Super Mario Run]]'', which function like in the previous ''New Super Mario Bros.'' games. They retreat in their shells when Mario vaults over them, while stomping on them instantly sends the shell sliding, as they were already kicked or thrown.

In ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', Koopa Troopas appear as non-playable characters rather than enemies, serving as hosts for minigames. Like in ''Super Mario 3D Land'' and ''Super Mario 3D World'', they walk on two legs and wear shoes. Like most of the game's other non-playable characters, all of these Koopa Troopas are wearing irremovable hats, preventing Mario from potentially capturing them.

===''Mario Clash''===

In ''[[Mario Clash]]'', Koopas have a very important role. In this game, the only way to defeat enemies such as [[Thorny|Thornies]] is to hit them with a Koopa shell. There are always two Koopas; if one Koopa falls of a cliff another will appear. They once again walk on four legs, and sometimes make a fanged "menacing" face that is identical to the one used by the related Shellcreepers in ''Mario Bros.''

===DIC Cartoons===

[[File:SMBSSKoopaTroopa.jpg|thumb|left|A Koopa Troopa from the opening of ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'']]

Koopa Troopas are the most frequently recurring minions in [[Bowser|King Koopa]]'s army on ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]''. The Koopa Troopas are generally portrayed as being slightly slow and incompetent, although they are usually successful in carrying out simple jobs. The design used for Koopa Troopas on ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' was rather unusual, depicting them with green skin, green-rimmed shells, and beady eyes. It is possible that they were given green skin to better correlate with King Koopa's appearance. The Koopa Troopas on the show are depicted as bipeds, something that had yet to be seen in any game until ''[[Super Mario World]]''. Also, as a joke, Koopa Troopas are usually seen wearing turtleneck sweaters.

In early episodes such as "[[King Mario of Cramalot]]" and "[[Rolling Down the River]]", Koopa Troopas speak in very slow, deep voices. However, in all of their later appearances, their voices, while still somewhat slow, are notably lighter.

In many episodes, a single, unnamed Koopa Troopa is shown to be a member of King Koopa's "Koopa Pack", which also consisted of [[Mouser]] and [[Tryclyde]]. There is never any indication of how this particular Koopa Troopa earned his rank in the Koopa Pack, as there is nothing to differentiate him from any other generic Koopa Troopa. This Koopa Troopa goes along with [[Bowser|King Koopa]]'s plots, and is usually dressed up in costume like King Koopa and many other minions to go along with the theme of the episode. He often battles [[Luigi]] and is then beaten by him.

 

In the episode "[[Princess, I Shrunk the Mario Brothers]]" it is shown that Koopa Troopas have a phobia over vegetables.

[[File:SMWCartoonTroopa.jpg|thumb|The Koopa Troopa from "[[Fire Sale]]"]]

While no Koopa Troopas ever appear on ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', a single red Koopa Troopa makes an appearance in the ''[[Super Mario World (television series)|Super Mario World]]'' episode "[[Fire Sale]]". This Koopa Troopa's design is truer to the games than that of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'', and is based off of the Paratroopas that briefly appear in ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'' episode "[[Do the Koopa]]". This is also the only Koopa Troopa to appear in the follow-ups from ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''.

The Koopa Troopa in "Fire Sale" never speaks, and serves as [[Wendy O. Koopa|Kootie Pie Koopa's]] lackey and personal punching bag throughout the episode. Near the beginning of the episode, Kootie Pie jumps on the Koopa Troopa repeatedly, knocking him [[Beach Koopa|out of his shell]]. When Kootie Pie throws the Koopa Troopa back into his shell, he winds up wearing the shell backwards, and is stuck like that for a good while. Despite the abuse he took, the Koopa Troopa has the last laugh towards Kootie Pie at the end, when she is frozen in a block of ice. The Koopa just reads a magazine and sips ice tea, ignoring Kootie Pie's complaints.

In the interactive OVA ''[[Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land]]'', several Koopa Troopas appear under the command of [[Iggy Koopa|Iggy]], but they are defeated by [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and [[Yoshi]].

Koopa Troopas appear throughout the [[Nintendo Adventure Books]], which gives them a weapon not seen anywhere else; a retractable cannon in their shells that allows them to bombard their enemies with a seemingly limitless barrage of empty [[Koopa Shell]]s.

The only noteworthy role Koopa Troopas have in the series is in the twelfth and final book, ''[[Brain Drain]]''. Due to [[Iggy Koopa]]'s [[Synapse Switcher]], Luigi can switch minds with one, allowing him to go undercover in Iggy's hideout. While in the Koopa Troopa's body, Luigi also discovers that pizza tastes disgusting to them.

Several Koopa Troopas appear in the ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'' comic book, which was loosely based on the ''Super Mario World'' video game. In this comic, Koopa Troopas first appear during [[Bowser]]'s initial attack on [[Peach's Castle]]. They are among the many enemies that come through [[Warp Pipe]]s and attack the Mario Bros.

After the supposed rescue of [[Princess Peach]] from [[Wendy O. Koopa]]'s castle, [[Toad]] is sent back to the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] with the aid of a [[Cape]] to get a rescue party for the Mario Bros. and the Princess. He is waylaid by [[Bowser]] and several Koopa Troopas masquerading as Toads, who aid Bowser during Princess Peach's second abduction in that story.

[[File:Marioismissing.png|thumb|A Koopa Troopa behind Luigi in ''Mario is Missing!'']]

Koopa Troopas accompany Bowser and the [[Koopalings]] to the [[Earth|Real World]] during the events of ''[[Mario is Missing!]]''. In this game, Bowser sends Koopa Troopas to different cities throughout [[Earth]], where they wreak havoc by stealing precious artifacts from various museums and national monuments. Before [[Luigi]] can advance through [[Bowser's Castle]], he must return every missing artifact to its place. The Koopa Troopas in this game do not resist Luigi's attacks, and it is impossible to be hurt by them. When jumped on, the Koopa Troopas without artifacts disappear, while the ones carrying artifacts either explode, take off like a rocket, or disintegrate into dust. This disintegration was a style commonly used in cartoons, where the body of a creature turns to dust until only its eyes remain. The eyes blink once, and then disappear.

In ''[[Mario's Time Machine]],'' Koopa Troopas have to be defeated so [[Mario]] can get an item and warp to other times in history. They act just like the Koopa Troopas in ''Mario is Missing''.

 

In the [[NES]] version, red-shelled Koopa Troopas are found in a ''[[Mario Bros.]]''-style arena to obtain the item, then yellow-shelled ones are found within the various time periods. Here, they act as they do in the main series, and are accompanied by [[Bodyslam Koopa]]s, heavyweight Koopa Troopa variants. On the [[Moon]], Koopa Troopas wear space helmets, which cover the tops of their shells whenever they retract into them.

{{quote2|Usually a faithful underling of Bowser, he shows even the big boss no mercy during a race.|''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' manual, page 20}}

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A Koopa Troopa first appears as a playable character in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', where he is a lightweight whose special item is a [[Koopa Shell]]. Koopa Troopa is one of the fastest characters with little traction in ''Super Mario Kart''.

A green Koopa reappears in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' where he is partnered with a red [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]], and their special items are the Triple Shells, either [[Triple Green Shells|Green Shells]] or [[Triple Red Shells|Red Shells]]. Koopa's kart in this game is the [[Koopa Dasher]].

 

 

 

[[File:ShyGuyFallsMK8.png|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Koopa Troopa in ''Mario Kart 8'']]

Koopa Troopa returns as a default playable character in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''. He is a lightweight character, although he is one of the heavier lightweights, meaning his speed and weight are slightly better than that of the lightest lightweights at the expense of acceleration, handling, and grip, making him more balanced. He has the same stats as [[Toad]], [[Toadette]], [[Shy Guy]], [[Lakitu]], [[Larry Koopa]], [[Wendy O. Koopa]], and [[Isabelle]]. Koopa Troopa also appears on some of the posters for the sponsor [[Galaxy Air]].

Koopa Troopa is the Normal Staff Ghost for [[Cheep Cheep Beach|<small>DS</small> Cheep Cheep Beach]].

Koopa Troopa returns in the [[Nintendo Switch]] port ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. This time, he shares stats with [[Lakitu]] and [[Bowser Jr.]] If he is a CPU, he uses the [[Steel Driver]] or [[Sport Bike]].

Koopa Troopa appears in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' as a Normal-class driver. His special item is the [[Triple Green Shells]]. On December 3, 2019, as part of the [[London Tour]], Koopa Troopa received an alternate costume variant known as Red Koopa (Freerunning), based on the red [[Roving Racers|Roving Racer]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. He is a Super-class driver, and his special item is the [[Fire Flower]]. Of note is that despite reusing the ''New Super Mario Bros.'' artwork, Koopa Troopa and all variants otherwise are shown with very light turquoise eyes.  

A single Koopa Troopa enemy appears in ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'', to aid [[Bowser]] in his invasion of [[Jewelry Land]]. This Koopa Troopa appears as the penultimate boss in the game, fighting in a giant robot made in the likeness of a Koopa. It has a gun turret manned by four Koopa Troopas. Several Koopa Shells appear as enemies throughout the game, however these may not have actually contained Koopa Troopas, as none are seen.

[[File:HMMortonsHotelStage2.png|thumb|A Koopa Troopa in ''Hotel Mario'']]

Koopa Troopas, known as '''Koopas'''<ref>''Hotel Mario'' instruction book, page 15.</ref> reappear in ''[[Hotel Mario]]'' as enemies along with [[Koopa Paratroopa|Flying Koopa]]s, [[Dry Bones|Skeleton Koopa]]s, [[Mechakoopa|Mecha Koopa]]s, and a variant of Flying Koopas called [[Z Koopa]]s. In this game Koopa Troopas would open doors which Mario has to close.

===''Mario Tennis'' series===

Before his playable debut in the ''[[Mario Tennis (series)|Mario Tennis]]'' series, Koopa Troopa made an appearance as a playable character in ''[[Mario's Tennis]]'' for the [[Virtual Boy]], which features every playable character from ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' except Bowser.

====''Mario Tennis''====

In ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]], four Koopa Troopas are present during [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]]'s trophy celebration, where they congratulate him. They also appear in the background of many courts.

 

Koopa Troopa reappears in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' as a playable character, where he is classified as speedy. His [[Offensive Power Shot]] is [[Water Bomb (move)|Water Bomb]], where Koopa performs a special drop shot that forces the characters to get close to the net. His other special move, the [[Defensive Power Shot]] named [[Water Shell Dash]], consists of saving the loose ball by hiding into his shell and homing in to the ball to make the return. Paratroopa is also present in this game. Koopa Troopa's default partner is [[Yoshi]].

 

Koopa Troopa's ''Mario Power Tennis'' trophy animation begins with him walking on stage with Luigi, Mario and Peach cheering for his victory; [[Diddy Kong]] is also there, eating bananas. He then throws a banana peel in Koopa Troopa's path. Mario, Luigi and Peach try to warn him, but he slips onto his back and slides across the stage, ricochets off a pole and hits Luigi in the head, making him drop the trophy. Koopa Troopa then catches it.

====''Mario Tennis Open''====

Koopa Troopas are seen in ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'' as line judges in the [[Mushroom Valley]] court.

====''Mario Tennis Aces''====

Koopa Troopa appears in ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'' as an opponent in the mission [[Battle Boat]] in Adventure Mode. Koopa Troopa is also a playable character, classified as a Speedy character. As of August 1, 2018, he was made available to all players, although participants of the July 2018 online tournament could play as Koopa Troopa earlier.

===''Yoshi'' series===

====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' / ''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''====

Koopa Troopas also appear, albeit less frequently, in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', a prequel to the entire ''Mario'' series. In this game, [[Shy Guy]]s largely replace Goombas and Koopa Troopas as the game's most persistent foes; while Shy Guys appear in almost every level, Koopa Troopas are much rarer. They first appear in the level [[Visit Koopa And Para-Koopa]]. In this game, only red and green shelled Koopa Troopas appear, and neither walk off the side of cliffs. Like in ''Super Mario World'', these Koopa Troopas can be knocked out of their shells. There is also a boss Red Koopa Troopa in this game named [[Hookbill the Koopa]]. He first starts out as a Red Koopa Troopa, but is then put under [[Kamek]]'s spell, turning Hookbill into a much larger Koopa Troopa that walks on all fours.

====''Tetris Attack''====

Hookbill the Koopa reappears in ''[[Tetris Attack]]'' as an enemy.

====''Yoshi's Island DS''====

Koopa Troopas and Para-Koopas reappear in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'' as enemies. They look similar to their appearance in the SNES predecessor, but with a much lighter outline and a slight increase in size. Like in the previous game, if stomped on, the Koopa Troopas are kicked out of their shells.

 

Red Koopa Troopas reappear in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' and its [[Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World|3DS remake]]. When a Red [[Koopa Paratroopa]] is hit with a yarn ball, it will turn into a Red Koopa Troopa.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FiCXHxcvdo</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWEpXtvTVFs</ref>

8-bit Koopa Shells can sometimes be found in walls with strings. When Yoshi licks the strings, the Koopa Shell will come out and it can be used like a normal shell.

 

Koopa Troopas return as enemies in ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]''. They only appear in the level, [[Many Fish in the Sea]], with the green shelled variants walking off the side of cliffs, while the red shelled variants do not.

Koopa Troopas are absent from ''[[Super Mario RPG: The Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', seemingly replaced by [[Terrapin]]s, which are basically armored Koopa Troopas, similar to [[Koopatrol]]s. However, many four-legged Paratroopas known as Sky Troopas are present in the game, including the [[Heavy Troopa]] and [[Tub-O-Troopa]]. One of Mario's weapons is the NokNok Shell, which appears to be a Koopa Troopa shell. The weapon's name was likely translated directly from "Nokonoko" instead of being localized as "Koopa". There is also the Troopa Shell, which is a red, winged shell belonging to a Sky Troopa.

Beginning with ''[[Mario Party]]'', Koopa Troopa's most frequent role in the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]] has been the proprietor of the [[Koopa Bank]] or the [[Koopa Bank Capsule]], a location which both takes and gives [[coin]]s to and from the Player. A Koopa Troopa appears as Mario's starting partner in Battle Mode in ''[[Mario Party 3]]''. Throughout the series, they appear as background characters in boards and minigames.

 

Koopa Troopas appear in the first ''Mario Party'' game to award the player with ten [[Coin]]s each time the player passes the starting point (in a similar style to the game Monopoly). Four Koopa Troopas appear in the minigame [[Shell Game (minigame)|Shell Game]], were the player needs to find the Koopa Troopa who has the treasure chest with coins inside it. In [[Bowl Over]], the solo player uses a Koopa Shell in order to knock over the three other players. An item called [[No Koopa]] can be bought in the item shop in [[Mushroom Village]] for 500 coins. The item causes the Koopa Troopa to not appear near the start of the boards.

[[File:MarioParty2Koopa.png|thumb|upright=0.5|left|A Koopa in ''Mario Party 2'']]

A Koopa Troopa appears as Mario's starting partner in Battle Mode in ''[[Mario Party 3]]''. Koopa Troopa has one attack and two HP, and its salary is one coin. They also host the [[Koopa Bank]] once again. Koopa Troopas, along with Goombas and Boos appear in the minigame [[Curtain Call]], where the players need to memorize the order in which the Koopa Troopas, Boos and Goombas appear. In the minigame [[Slot Synch]], getting a Koopa Troopa on the [[Dice Block]] will give a team two points. In [[Three Door Monty]], the players needs to answer which door the Koopa Troopa, Boo, or Toad enters. The player who answers the fastest wins.

[[File:MP4 title screen.png‎|thumb|Koopa's appearance in ''Mario Party 4'']]

In ''[[Mario Party 6]]'', Koopa Troopas appear in the board [[Faire Square]], hosting many of the board events. Koopa Troopas also appear in the background in [[Odd Card Out]] and [[Lab Brats]]. Koopa Troopas also take care of the Orb Shops during the day, while [[Shy Guy]]s take care of it during the night.

In ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', there is a somewhat notable Koopa Troopa called [[Holly Koopa]] who is quite minor in [[Shy Guy's Perplex Express]], giving out money in exchange for candy when a player lands on her [[Green Space]]. In [[Star Battle Arena]] however, players must get 50 coins to her to win the match. Some other Koopa Troopas are found occupying the seats. Koopa Troopas also have their own board named after them in [[Koopa's Tycoon Town]]. Koopa Troopas are found nearly everywhere in this board from being bellboys to sitting on park benches. Some also act as taxis to get places.  A Koopa Troopa is the main baker in [[Sugar Rush (minigame)|Sugar Rush]], a minigame. Other minigames they are in include [[Picture Perfect (minigame)|Picture Perfect]] where a flying Red Shell is one of the pictures, [[Blazing Lassos]] where they make a cameo, [[Breakneck Building]] in another cameo, [[Specter Inspector]] as an enemy to find, audiences in [[Fruit Picker]], [[Pour to Score]], [[Stampede (minigame)|Stampede]], a biker in [[Moped Mayhem]], and finally the proprietor in the Surprise Wagon and the music maker in the Carnival Calliope.

[[File:Koopa Krag.png|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Koopa Krag and his grandson]]

An unnamed [[Koopa (Mario Party DS)|Koopa Troopa]] and his grandfather, [[Koopa Krag]], had major roles in ''[[Mario Party DS]]''. In the game, Koopa Krag is trapped in a book by [[Kamek]] in [[Kamek's Library]]. While Mario and friends are heading for Bowser's Castle to get back to their normal sizes, Koopa shows up, requesting to the player to save his grandfather and defeat Kamek. After winning the party, the boss minigame features the player riding the magic book Koopa Krag was trapped in to face Kamek, by shooting ink blots from a pen at his face while avoiding Kamek's books. Once Kamek is defeated, Koopa Krag will return to normal and thank the player by giving them a [[Sky Crystal]].

[[File:MP9 Koopa Troopa Artwork.png|thumb|upright=0.55|Artwork of Koopa in ''Mario Party 9.'']]

A Koopa Troopa appears as a starting playable character in ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', in which he is just simply called by his shortened name "Koopa" instead of his full name. This marks the character's first time in the series as a fully playable character. Some other Koopa Troopas also appear in several minigames. There is a constellation of a Koopa Troopa's shell called "Speedy Shell," purchasable at the Museum for 50 Points.

Koopa Troopas reappear in the game ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'' for the Nintendo 3DS. One appears in a bubble in the minigame [[Spin the Bubble]]. Others appear as tiles in the minigames [[Match Faker]] and [[Tap Dash]]. One also appears as a constellation in the minigame [[Starring Artist]].

Koopa Troopas reappear in ''[[Mario Party 10]]'' for the Wii U. They act as non-playable characters. They can be seen in some minigames and in the [[Mario Board]].

A Koopa Troopa appears as a playable character in ''[[Super Mario Party]]'', making his second playable appearance in the series. His special [[Dice Block]], the [[Super Mario Party#Koopa Troopa Dice Block|Koopa Troopa Dice Block]], can roll 1, 1, 2, 3, 3, or 10. Red Koopa Troopas also appear as non-playable characters found in the background of some minigames.

On the game's official website, Koopa Troopa was erroneously listed as '''Koopa Trooper'''.<ref>{{media link|Koopa-Trooper-SMP.jpg|Screenshot from the ''Super Mario Party'' official website}}</ref> This has since been fixed.

===''Mario Golf'' series===

====''Mario Golf 64''====

Though not playable, Koopa Troopas do appear in the original ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]].

====''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''====

A Koopa Troopa appears as a playable character in the game ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''. In the opening movie, he is seen playing and then napping alongside [[Yoshi]]. This may be a reference to them being default partners in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''. Koopa Troopa has the best Impact and Control of any character, but he has the worst drive distance out of any character.

====''Mario Golf: World Tour''====

Koopa Troopas appear in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' as NPC characters in the [[Castle Club]] mode. Also, Koopa is one of the names that can appear on the tournament scoreboard.

Several Koopa Troopas appear in ''[[Paper Mario]]'', both as enemies and allies. All of the enemy Koopa Troopas in this game have red shells, a pair of sunglasses, and spiked, black arm bands and collars, like Bowser. These Koopa Troopas aid Bowser in his plot to kidnap [[Princess Peach]]. In this game, Koopa Troopas are shown to be quite resilient, as they have a fair defense (full damage can only be dealt once they are flipped onto their backs) and have the ability to withdraw into their shells and shoot themselves at their opponents. It is also the first enemy to make the [[First Strike]] and if Mario gets hits outside battle with this enemy, the player cannot use the action command meaning Mario will have to take damage.

The "good" Koopa Troopas all live in [[Koopa Village]], a place which is overrun by [[Fuzzy|Fuzzies]] at one point in the game. After Mario and [[Goombario]] get rid of all the Fuzzies they become quite popular in the village (the Koopa Troopas even send a [[List of letters in Paper Mario#Koopa Troopas|letter]] to Mario later in the game, thanking him and apologizing for not rewarding him). One Koopa Troopa, [[Kooper]], joins Mario's party to aid him in his fight against Bowser after Mario gets his [[Kooper's Shell|shell]] back from the Fuzzies. There is also a baby Koopa Troopa by the name of [[Jr. Troopa]], who constantly stalks Mario and his allies to pick fights with them for intruding on his playground early in the game. He also makes a very small cameo in the sequel ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''.

The red-shelled sunglasses-wearing style of Koopa Troopa was carried over to ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' as common enemies, despite [[Bowser]] not being the main antagonist of that game. In fact Bowser himself may encounter some Koopa Troopas during the parts of the game where he can be played as, though they all run away from Bowser when he approaches them. The "good" Koopa Troopas in ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' live in [[Petalburg]]. These "good" Koopa Troopas in this game are more true to the original Koopa Troopa appearance, with green shells and no shades or collars. Mario once again receives a Koopa Troopa partner, [[Koops]]. It is also mentioned that a heroic Koopa, presumably a Koopa Troopa, was one of the original four heroes who defeated the [[Shadow Queen]]; this Koopa's spirit is encountered at [[Keelhaul Key]], as one of the four [[Black Chest Demons]].

In this game, the evil Koopa Troopas are first seen in the path to [[Shhwonk Fortress]] in [[Petal Meadows]]. This variation is slightly stronger than the [[Paper Mario]] variety, since this one has more attack power. The Koopa Troopa is also the first enemy with defense to appear in the game. Koopa Troopas also appear in [[Hooktail Castle]] alongside [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopas]], and rarely in [[Rogueport Sewers]] after completing Chapter 5, though here they are only seen inside a battle when confronting a [[Hammer Bro]], [[Koopatrol]], or [[Magikoopa]], again along Paratroopas.

Red and green Koopa Troopas reappear in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. In this game, they do not have as much HP or Defense as in ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''. This time, defeating Koopa Troopas is harder, although one can do it with [[Boomer (Super Paper Mario)|Boomer]], [[Cudge]], or certain items. Even though they only have 1 HP, they duck inside their shells. One can easily be defeated by another's shell.

The good and bad Koopa Troopas introduced in the earlier ''Paper Mario'' titles return, but are represented differently: Koopa Troopas under Bowser's control are not the "bad" Koopa Troopas, and some even attempt to save [[Princess Peach]] from [[Count Bleck]]. However, these "good" Koopa Troopas still attack Mario and his party (in fact, if the player revisits the earlier levels as Bowser, Koopa Troopas without glasses still attack him), as do the Koopa Troopas wearing sunglasses under [[Nastasia]]'s spell. Their apparent neutrality coincides with the presence of Koopa Troopas wearing red shells and green shells; "bad" Koopa Troopas no longer exclusively have red shells, as green-shelled Koopa Troopas appear as foes wearing sunglasses and spiked collars (similar to [[Bowser]]'s). They appear in [[Flipside Pit of 100 Trials]] in room 11, 14, 16, and 19. A [[Koopa Striker|soccer version]] appears in this game.  

[[File:KoopaShellSticker.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Koopa Troopas in ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'']]  

Koopa Troopas reappear in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] game ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. These Koopa Troopas no longer wear sunglasses as friendly ones in the game help in battle by damaging enemies, in the form of normal and Shiny [[Shell]] [[Sticker (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|stickers]]. Similar to the previous installations, Koopa Troopas attack by folding into shells and ramming Mario though with more attack power. Using a Tail Sticker will defeat them. In addition to dealing more damage unlike other games, the shell toss attack occasionally inflicts the [[dizzy]] status. Koopa Troopas can be beaten in the first strike without engaging in combat with them once the player has obtained six [[HP-Up Heart]]s.

Mario encounters some new sub-species of Koopa Troopas, such as the [[Mural Koopa]] that depict ancient Koopa Troopas to walk on all fours, similar to the Koopa Troopa's early appearance in the series, and the [[Shiny Koopa]] that does more damage and has more defense.

Green Koopa Troopas and red [[Koopa Paratroopa]]s appear in ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'' as enemies. When a Koopa Paratroopa is jumped on, it loses its wings and becomes a normal red Koopa Troopa. Additionally, three green and three red Koopa Troopas dance in [[Birdo]]'s concert at [[Plum Park]]. Koopa Troopas appear as enemies in [[Ruddy Road]], [[Cherry Lake]], [[Bloo Bay Beach]], [[The Golden Coliseum]], [[Vortex Island]], [[Lighthouse Island]], [[Fortune Island]], and [[Green Energy Plant]]. In Vortex Island, after Mario squeezes the Washing Machine, a Koopa Troopa appears as the third in the line of enemies that attack Mario in retaliation for lost laundry. In [[Dark Bloo Inn]], a Koopa Troopa is part of the [[Shady Sledge Bro]]'s gang, and some Koopa Troopas appear as NPCs in levels such as [[The Golden Coliseum]] and the [[Sunset Express]]. A Koopa Troopa serves as the third-round opponent in [[Roshambo Temple#Roshambo Temple #1|Roshambo Temple #1]], although after defeating [[Morton Koopa Jr.]], it will be replaced with the [[Rock Paper Wizard]] until beaten. A variant of Koopa Troopa known as [[Koopa Troopa 6-Stack]]s appear in Lighthouse Island and Green Energy Plant.

Koopa Troopas attack by getting into their shells and ramming Mario, doing 7 HP of damage. When a Koopa Troopa is jumped on, it will go into its shell, and if it is attacked again, it will be kicked into the enemies behind it. If there is a wall behind the enemies, the Koopa Troopa will bounce back and hit Mario, even if he summoned it in using an [[Battle Card (Paper Mario: Color Splash)#Enemy Cards|Enemy Card]]. They will be knocked onto their shells if a [[POW Block]] is used.

Koopa Troopas appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' as enemies in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] stage during Adventure Mode. They may also appear during a regular match by coming out of a [[Party Ball (item)|Party Ball]], though this is uncommon. A Koopa Troopa was also a requested playable character.<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostResult3.html</ref>

Koopa Troopas appear as part of [[Bowser]]'s army in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''; [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] face many of them while attempting to get [[Donkey Kong]]'s [[Banana Hoard]] back, and a Koopa is actually the creature that stole the [[Banana]]s in the first place (under Bowser's order). Diddy Kong, [[Fox McCloud]], and [[Falco Lombardi]] also fight some Koopa Troopas while searching for the kidnapped Donkey Kong. Bowser last uses Koopa Troopas to attack [[King Dedede]]'s castle in order to steal the [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophies]] that he had amassed. This was the last appearance of Koopa Troopas in the game. Koopa Troopas are not the most common enemies in this game (due to [[Bowser]] not being the main antagonist); [[Primid]]s are actually the most frequently encountered enemies. In all the games where Koopa Troopas appear, their shells can't break, but in a cutscene where the Koopa Troopas steal Donkey Kong's Banana Hoard, it is shown that Donkey Kong can break their shells with his fist.

Koopa Troopas appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' as enemies in Smash Run. They can attack the player by jumping at them, like how they did in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. After being defeated, they will become a shell that can be thrown like an item, but the Koopa Troopa will come back out after short time, even if the shell is still in the player's hand.

====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====

A green Koopa Troopa appears as a Novice-type support [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', taking one slot and equipping the fighter with a [[Green Shell]] at the start of a battle when used. In its spirit battle, the player faces [[Squirtle]] on the [[Golden Plains]] stage. The spirit's core can be used with an [[starfywiki:Old Man Lobber|Old Man Lobber]] core and a support core to summon [[nookipedia:Tortimer|Tortimer]]'s spirit.

[[File:MLSS Bowser Baddie Sprite.png|60px|thumb|left|A crew member of the Koopa Cruiser]]

In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', Bowser takes many Koopa Troopas along with him, Mario, and Luigi inside his [[Koopa Cruiser]] when he flies to the [[Beanbean Kingdom]]. The crew of the Koopa Cruiser wear unique aviation suits (outfitted in fur and leather bomber hats and jackets) and are called ''Bowser Baddies'' in the game. Bowser had planned to do battle with [[Cackletta]], the witch who had stolen Princess Peach's voice, with his army of Koopa Troopas and Goombas (accompanied by the Mario Bros.)—however, the Koopa Cruiser was attacked by [[Fawful]], Cackletta's henchman, before it could reach the Beanbean Kingdom. The Koopa Cruiser, along with all of its Koopa Troopas, crashed just outside the Mushroom Kingdom/Beanbean Kingdom Border, the impact of which knocked all of the Koopa Troopas unconscious. The Koopa Troopas of this game are last seen lying on the ground, although some are already starting to regain consciousness by the time [[Mario]] awakens.  

During Mario and Luigi's time on the Koopa Cruiser the Koopa Troopas teach them many things, including how to battle. While on the Koopa Cruiser some of Bowser's Goombas started running rampant, and the Koopa Troopas, dubbed the name ''Bowser Baddies'', ask the Mario Bros. to help them control the situation. Although no normal Koopa Troopas can be fought, [[Troopea|Beanish variants]] exist as enemies.

[[File:MLSSBMKoopaTroopa.png|thumb]]

Koopa Troopas also appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'', were they additionally they appear as enemies and recruitable allies exclusively in ''Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser''. They are melee troopers, and attack by ramming into opponents in their shells. Their special skill, Rock Solid, allows them to increase their defense. [[Captain Koopa Troopa]] appears as a usable captain. Koopa Troopas are weak against Dry Bones.

In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', Koopa Troopas, as in ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'', are the crew of the Koopa Cruiser and wear similar aviation suits as their past appearance in the series. A reporter named [[Kylie Koopa]] also makes an appearance in the game. A sub-species called the [[Koopeleon]] also appears in the game.

In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'', Koopa Troopas make a cameo appearance in Mario and Luigi's fight against Bowser Jr., as part of the audience alongside Shy Guys and Goombas. Kylie also makes a reappearance.

Koopa Troopas and their [[Paper Koopa Troopa|paper counterparts]] appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' as enemies. They appear in [[Twinsy Tropics]], and one is fought alongside a Paper Koopa Troopa, a [[Goomba]] and a [[Paper Goomba]] in [[Neo Bowser Castle (Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam)|Neo Bowser Castle]] as one of Bowser's last lines of defense. In battle, Koopa Troopas attack by going into its shell and flinging itself at Mario and Luigi in a circular manner, and if stomped will hit another enemy involved in the battle. They can also attack a single bro, its target being the one it is going in the oppisite direction off, and must be countered with the hammer, at which point it will turn into a Beach Koopa and can get counterattacked repeatedly. This marks the first time in the ''Mario & Luigi'' series where actual Koopa Troopas have appeared as enemies, in the previous installments, different species of Koopa Troopas appear: ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' has [[Troopea]]s, ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time'' has [[Koopeleon]]s, ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' has [[Dark Koopa]]s (in the [[Dark Bowser]] battle), and '' Mario & Luigi: Dream Team'' has [[Dreamy Paratroopa]]s (in the [[Dreamy Bowser]] battle).

 

 

During the opening sequence of the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', Koopa Troopas can be seen as cameramen during the [[Archery (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Wii)|Archery]] and [[High Jump (event)|High Jump]] events, although they are not present in the playable events themselves. Koopa Troopas also appear in the crowds throughout the game.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''====

A Koopa Troopa appears as a referee in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''.

Koopa Troopa is an opponent in ''[[Yakuman DS]]'', He frequently melds/declares his tiles and he is a bit harder than Shy Guy and Goomba. His default rank is 16.

[[File:DDRMMKoopa.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|The instructions on how to defeat a Koopa in ''DDR: Mario Mix.'']]

In ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]'' they are messing around with [[Lakitu]]'s farm. They must be stepped on once, then stepped on again to either defeat them or send them down to destroy a step. For this to happen, Mario/Luigi will have to get a perfect step. Once defeated, Lakitu gives Mario/Luigi the [[Key]] to the [[Truffle Towers]]. They also appear in Mush Mode. Koopa Troopas seem to struggle while on the screen in this game.

In ''Mario Superstar Baseball'', the green Koopa Troopa is a balanced type player, but its pitching is slightly weak. The Red Koopa Troopa sacrifices some speed to enhance its batting skills.

In ''Mario Super Sluggers'', both Koopa Troopas have good batting and running skills. However, they aren't very good with their pitching and fielding skills.

As teammates, they have an HP rating of 3/6, an ATK rating of 1/6, and a RCV rating of 1/6. Their Green Shell Skill changes any Wood Orbs on the player's Orb field into Water Orbs, while their Awoken Skill '''Water Boost''' raises the ATK of any Water attribute teammates when the player clears a horizontal row of Water Orbs. Green Koopa Troopas use [[Berry|Fruit]]s and [[Rare Fruit (Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition)|Rare Fruit]]s to raise their Skill Levels. The player can transform a Green Koopa Troopa into a Green Koopa Paratroopa using two P-Wings, and can be transformed even further into a [[Big Green Koopa Paratroopa]] using five Super Mushrooms.  

One of [[Wendy O. Koopa]]'s forms as a teammate has a Green Koopa Troopa accompanying her, and is named '''Wendy & Green Koopa Troopa'''.

As teammates, they have an HP rating of 3/6, an ATK rating of 1/6, and a RCV rating of 0/6. Their Red Shell Skill changes any Water Orbs on the player's Orb field into Fire Orbs, while their Awoken Skill '''Fire Boost''' raises the ATK of any Fire attribute teammates when the player clears a horizontal row of Fire Orbs. Like Green Koopa Troopas, Red variants also use Fruits and Rare Fruits to raise their Skill Levels. The player can transform a Red Koopa Troopa into a Red Koopa Paratroopa using two P-Wings, and can be transformed even further into a [[Dry Bones]] using six [[Boo Mushroom]]s. The player can also transform a Red Koopa Troopa into '''Red Koopa Troopa & Cheep Cheep''' by using three [[Cheep Cheep Coin]]s.

One of [[Larry Koopa]]'s forms as a teammate has a Red Koopa Troopa accompanying him, and is named '''Larry & Red Koopa Troopa'''.  

As teammates, they have an HP rating of 2/6, an ATK rating of 1/6, and a RCV rating of 1/6. Their Yellow Shell Skill changes any Fire Orbs on the player's Orb field into Light Orbs, while their Awoken Skill '''Light Boost''' raises the ATK of any Light attribute teammates when the player clears a horizontal row of Light Orbs. Like Green and Red Koopa Troopas, Yellow variants also use Fruits and Rare Fruits to raise their Skill Levels. The player can transform a Yellow Koopa Troopa into a Yellow Koopa Paratroopa using two P-Wings, and can be transformed even further into a Big Yellow Koopa Paratroopa using five Super Mushrooms.  

One of [[Roy Koopa]]'s forms as a teammate has a Yellow Koopa Troopa accompanying him, and is named '''Roy & Yellow Koopa Troopa'''.

Koopa Troopas make their debut in the [[Dr. Mario (series)|''Dr. Mario'' series]] as assistants in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]''. Their stage mode skill grants 50 bonus points for each remaining [[Megavitamin|capsule]] after completing a stage. Their versus mode skill grants a 4% chance that the attack meter will instantly fill when the opponent attacks. These numbers can be increased by obtaining duplicate Koopa Troopas in Staffing. A Koopa Troopa also appears as a playable character under the name '''Dr. Koopa Troopa'''.

===Other appearances, cameos, and references===

Koopa Troopas were originally written for the 1993 live-action ''[[Super Mario Bros. (film)|Super Mario Bros.]]'' film when it was going to be a fantasy movie, but were cut when it was changed into a science-fiction film. An early script described them as "fierce-looking soldiers, half-human, with turtle-like armored shells on their backs, reptilian facial features and molded armor suits," and have "leathery skin, with turtle-like eyes and mouth." They were also referred to as "Koopa Troopers" in this script. Despite being absent from the film, early production artwork of the film version of Goombas had them labeled with the name "Koopa's Troopas".<ref>[http://www.smbmovie.com/SMBArchive/preproduction/artwork/15_art.html ''Super Mario Bros.'' film preproduction artwork.]</ref>

[[File:zodacamel.png|thumb|''Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II'']]

In ''{{wp|Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II}}'', the guy holding the pizza which the player must deliver to Cleopatra rides a Koopa Troopa.

In the Wii U version of ''{{wp|Scribblenauts Unlimited}}'', Koopa Troopas (in red and green) can be spawned.

[[File:SSC Bowser 1.jpg|thumbnail|left|Hammer Slam Bowser and several Koopa Troopas in ''Skylanders: SuperChargers'']]

Koopa Troopas appear in ''[[Skylanders: SuperChargers]]'' as part of Bowser's moveset; however, due to an agreement between Nintendo and {{wp|Activision}}, they are featured exclusively on the Nintendo console versions of the game.

In the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack in ''[[Minecraft]]'', Sheep and Turtles are replaced by green Koopa Troopas. A Koopa Troopa also appears as a playable skin, meaning that both bipedal and quadrupedal Koopa Troopas exist in this game. Additionally, the later Sea Turtle mobs are replaced with green Koopa Troopas with a tan skin color resembling the ones from the ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' version of ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. Their shells also have more plates, and as such may actually be intended to be [[Shellcreeper]]s.

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[[File:MP10KoopaTroopa.png|thumb|left|130px|Koopa Troopa walking with two legs]]

Koopa Troopas are tortoise-like creatures with removable shells. In general, they have basic appearances compared to other Koopa species. They have elliptical beady eyes, large beak-like noses, short limbs and large heads. Their hands have four pointed/triangular shaped digits (excluding the ''Paper Mario'' series where in-game their fingers are not) and have three pointed toes on their flat-soled feet, which unlike other Koopa species, have no pads at all. In earlier games, Koopa Troopas were quadrupedal (walking on four legs), had flatter noses and detailed leg joints. Starting from ''Super Mario World'' onwards, they now stand on two legs, have more rounded noses and wear shoes with beige soles that often match the color of the shells they wear (in the ''Super Mario Galaxy'' series, however, they revert back to walking on four legs and have four toes on their back legs). Having beaks, Koopa Troopas have no teeth compared to other species, but may be drawn with them for expression purposes (although their conceptual ancestor, Shellcreepers, have them).

Although most Koopa Troopas are affiliated with Bowser, they seem to be cheerful and friendly creatures intent on doing their job.

Koopa Troopas generally have yellow scales, but in earlier games had orange. Some Koopa Troopas can have [[Kroop|olive green]], [[Kolorado's wife|peach]] and even [[Kuzzle|cyan]] scales. In ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'', the color of their scales would change depending on with team they were on: salmon for Mario's, chalky yellow for Luigi's, peach for [[Waluigi]]'s, and orange for [[Daisy]]'s. In ''Super Mario Party'', Red Koopa Troopas' scales have an orange tint from the playable Koopa Troopa.  

A Koopa Troopa's shell consists of a carapace with colored, hexagon-shaped scutes in a pattern on the top, with smaller, triangular ones at the edges, with dark flesh underneath that appear as "grooves"; a beige colored plaston with several "ribs" on its surface and six holes on it where the Koopa Troopa's head, arms, legs and tail emerge from; all joined by a white bridge that follows along the perimeter of the shell and rises at the spots where the Koopa Troopa's head and tail are. Despite having large heads, Koopa Troopas can pull them into their shells with little effort. In ''Puzzles and Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition'', ''Mario Kart 8'', and ''Mario Kart Tour'', a Koopa Troopa can withdraw into its shell and pop back out in mid-air. [[Beach Koopa|Underneath their shells]], they wear white undershirts (in ''Super Mario 64'' and its remake ''Super Mario 64 DS'' also wear pink or blue shorts, respectively) and have round bodies.

From ''Super Mario 64'' onwards, Koopa Troopas have been given voices created electronically, starting with whooping sounds (which were also shared with Goombas, [[Big Goomba]]s and [[King Bob-omb]], with varying speeds, until the sounds were exclusive to Koopa Troopas in later games), then other noises such as wheezing, clucking, and gurgling. In ''Mario Kart 8'', they were also given high-pitched whistling sounds whenever performing an antigravity trick or placing first.

==Profiles and statistics==

{{main|List of Koopa Troopa profiles and statistics‎}}

 

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|''"Common soldiers in Bowser's army, Koopa Troopas can retreat into their shells. Unbelievable as it may seem, they're clearly unaware of being kicked and sent sliding when in this position. There are many Koopa types, each with a different shell color and unique traits. They all wear T-shirts and shorts under their shells."''

===''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''===

[[File:Roster Koopa.png|thumb|200px|upright=1.4|Koopa Troopa's complete vehicle roster]]

*'''Size:''' Small

**'''Handling:''' +3

**'''Mini-Turbo:''' +6

*'''Site Bio''':

**[[File:Flag of USA.png|22px]] ''"Koopa Troopa may be light, but he's rollin' heavy when you put him behind the wheel of this machine."''

**[[File:Flag of Europe.png|22px]] ''"A racer with the heart of a champion, Koopa Troopa suffers the ultimate irony every time a shell hits him."''

==Names in other languages==