Editing Koopa Troopa

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|image=[[Image:Koopypoopy.PNG|200px|'''Koopa Troopa''']]<br>Koopa Troopa in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''

|sub_species=[[Ankoopa]]<br>[[Beach Koopa]]<br>[[Colossal Koopa Paratroopa]]<br>[[Dark Koopa]]<br>[[Dark Koopatrol]]<br>[[Dry Bones]]<br>[[Electro-Koopa]]<br>[[Elite Troopea]]<br>[[Gargantua Koopa Troopa]]<br>[[Glad Red Koopa]]<br>[[Heavy Troopa]]<br>[[KP Koopa]]<br>[[KP Paratroopa]]<br>[[Koopa Paratroopa]]<br>[[Koopatrol]]<br>[[Magikoopa]]<br>[[Mask Koopa]]<br>[[Mecha-Koopa]]<br>[[Nokobon]]<br>[[Robo Troopa]]<br>[[Shady Koopa]]<br>[[Snooze-A-Koopa]]<br>[[Space Troopa]]<br>[[State Troopa]]<br>[[Stormtroopa]]<br>[[Super Koopa (species)|Super Koopa]]<br>[[Super Troopa]]<br>[[Terra Cotta]]<br>[[Terrapin]]<br>[[Troopea]]<br>[[Wereturtle]]

|notable=[[Chef Torte]]<br>[[Chef Torte's Apprentice]]<br>[[Corporal Paraplonk]]<br>[[Grunt (character)|Grunt]]<br>[[Holly Koopa]]<br>[[Hookbill the Koopa]]<br>[[Jagger]]<br>[[Johnson (Koopa)|Johnson]]<br>[[Jr. Troopa]]<br>[[Kent C. Koopa]]<br>[[King K]]<br>[[King Tut]]<br>[[Kolorado]]<br>[[Kolorado's Father]]<br>[[Kolorado's Wife]]<br>[[Koopa Bros.]]<br>[[Koopa Koot]]<br>[[Koopa Krag]]<br>[[Koopa Master]]<br>[[Koopa the Quick]]<br>[[Kooper]]<br>[[Koopie Koo]]<br>[[The Koopinator]]<br>[[Koopley]]<br>[[Koopook]]<br>[[Koops]]<br>[[Koover]]<br>[[Kroop]]<br>[[Kung Fu Koopa]]<br>[[Kuzzle]]<br>[[Kylie Koopa]]<br>[[Mega Koopa]]<br>[[Parakarry]]<br>[[Private Koopa]]<br>[[Seargent Flutter]]

|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[1985]])

|affiliation=[[Bowser]], [[Koopa Troop]]

|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' ([[2010]])

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{{quote|This shell was made to order. That's why it fits me so well. I mean, how cool do I look?|Koopa Troopa|Paper Mario}}

'''Koopa Troopas''' (usually ''Koopas'', occasionally ''Troopas'', Japanese ノコノコ ''Nokonoko'') are common enemies in the [[Mario (series)|Mario Series]], usually displayed as foot soldiers of the [[Koopa Troop]], under the direct leadership of Bowser. Since ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', however, many Koopas have appeared who do not work for Bowser (or any other villain), some of whom even act as allies to [[Mario]] during his adventures. Koopa Troopas are turtle-like creatures with shells that come in many different colors. Koopas, along with [[Goomba]]s, are some of Mario's most common foes.

As mentioned below, an enemy that first appeared in ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'', [[Shellcreeper]]s are the "ancestors" of Koopas. When creating ''Super Mario Bros.'', a few changes were made to the enemies, including the ability to jump on them in order to damage them.

 

The Koopa Troopas' 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> The last name ''Troopa'', was taken from the word "troop" in reference to the Koopa's role as foot soldiers in Bowser's army, with the ''a'' likely added on to make the name rhyme. It could also be viewed as a corruption of the word "trooper", in the same way that Paratroopa could be analogous to "paratrooper".  Their Japanese name, ノコノコ　''Nokonoko'', means "unconcernedly," although the latter use is usually written in hiragana.

===''Mario Bros.===

In the game ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros]]'', there are enemies called [[Shellcreeper]]s, who bear a huge similarity to Koopa Troopas. Shellcreepers come in several different colors, and can not be jumped on.

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[[Image:KoopaTroopa.jpg|thumb|A '''Koopa Troopa''' from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'']]

In ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', Koopas are the second enemy [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] encountered, directly after [[Goomba]]s. They serve as foot-soldiers in the army Bowser uses to invade the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. If jumped on, a Koopa recedes into its [[Shell]], can then be jumped on and used as a projectile with which to attack other enemies. If left alone for too long, however, the Koopa rights itself. It should be noted that this arguably places Koopas among the most resilient enemies in the game, as they can not be defeated by merely jumping, they can only be truly defeated by fireballs, collision with other shells, or by getting sent over a cliff into a bottomless pit. The game features two different types of Koopas: green-shelled ones (which walk in one direction until they are slain or they fall off of a cliff), and red-shelled ones (which patrol a set area without walking off any edges). The reappear in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]] working exactly the same way.

Koopa Troopas are absent from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' due to its role as a remake of the game ''[[Doki Doki Panic]]''. Despite their absence, their [[Red Shell|shells]] appear as usable items throughout the game, which could be used to hurl at enemies, just as they did in the previous game. They now have the ability to breathe underwater. They could not be stomped on if they were underwater.

====''Super Mario Bros. 3====

[[Image:Koopa-Troopa-9.png|thumb|120px|left|A Koopa Troopa from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''.]]

Koopas 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 Koopas appear in almost 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, and to then throw it at enemies. It should be noted that in all of these games, Koopas walk on all fours except one Koopa in the game's ending sequence. That Koopa was the first Koopa to walk on two legs.

In the [[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.

''[[Super Mario World]]'' marked many changes to Koopa Troopas (although the changes were not as drastic as the ones to [[Goomba]]s). It marked the first time Koopas were 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]]. 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 was thwarted by the Mario Bros..

This also was the first game to introduce in-game yellow-shelled and blue-shelled Koopas.

Blue-shelled Koopas acted like red-shelled Koopas, but moved 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.

Yellow-shelled Koopas tend to chase after Mario, but acted like faster green-shelled Koopas in movement. When yellow-shelled Koopas lose their shell, a coin pops out. Also, when a shell-less yellow-shelled Koopa finds a new shell, the shell will start chasing Mario, and 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.

After the player completes the [[Special World]] (or find all exits in ''[[Super Mario Advance 2]]''), all Koopa Troopas become Mask Koopas.

====''Super Mario 64====

[[File:SM64Koopa.png|thumb|130px|A Koopa Troopa, as seen in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.]]

Koopas made their 3-D debut in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', where they appeared as rare enemies found in two levels. They appeared as members of Bowser's army which invaded the portraits of [[Princess Peach's Castle]]. Unlike almost all of their other appearances, the Koopas in this game do not act aggressively towards [[Mario]]; in fact, they attempted to escape whenever they saw him coming. If jumped on or punched, the Koopas will be knocked out of their shells, which Mario can then ride on in a manner similar to surfing. One hit after they are transformed into [[Beach Koopa]]s will destroy them. Only green-shelled Koopas appear in this game. If Beach Koopas are destroyed, a [[Blue Coin]] will pop out.  Also, these Koopas were harmless and couldn't hurt Mario, but they can push him back if touched.  

A more friendly Koopa called [[Koopa the Quick]] (due to his speed) also appeared in ''Super Mario 64''. This marked the first time an individual Koopa was given a name and differentiated from the species, as well as the first appearance of a Koopa who seemed neutral to the battle between Mario and the Koopa Troop.

Koopa Troopas also appeared in the remake of this game, ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. Their shells could also be found in some blocks and could be ridden. However the unused red koopa shells could be punched or kicked and would fly forward.

Once again, Koopa Troopas appear in ''New Super Mario Bros.''. Their role is exactly the same as in the other sidescrolling ''Mario'' platformers, however a ground pound can send them and into their shells and cause them to begin sliding. In ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' there is a multi-player battlestage where a single Blue Koopa Troopa reappeared for the first time since ''Super Mario World''. If Mario attacked him, he could take the Blue Shell and become [[Shell Mario]].

Koopas reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' acting like they did in their predecessor. In both games, Koopas dance to the electronic vocal riff "bah" in the background music by pausing and facing the screen in the former, or doing a bit of cha-cha in the latter. Koopa Troopas can be defeated by [[Spin Jump]]s and [[Ground Pound]]s, and therefore are much simpler to defeat than in earlier games.

====''Super Mario Galaxy====

[[Image:GalaxyKoopa.png|thumb|120px|left|A ''Super Mario Galaxy'' '''Koopa Troopa'''.]]

Koopa Troopas reappear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' where they are semi-common enemies found mostly on the airship levels. Strangely enough, they are shown walking on all fours, like in ''Super Mario Bros.'' and ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', and always show an angry-looking expression. They did not flee from Mario like in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and instead patrolled a set area; which was a straight line for Green Koopa Troopas and a small circle for Red Koopa Troopas.

Also, unlike in ''Super Mario 64'', Koopa Troopas can actually hurt Mario in this game. As usual, jumping on a Koopa will cause it to retreat into its shell, but they can be defeated permanently by attacking with a ground pound. Attacking with a spin will defeat the Koopa and also spin the shell into Mario's hands so it can be used.

Koopa shells 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; red shells travel faster than green shells, while [[Gold Shell]]s, which only appear in [[Beach Bowl Galaxy]] and [[Bigmouth Galaxy]], travel the fastest. [[Red Shell]]s and Gold Shells home in on enemies.

Koopa Troopas reappear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', and they act the same way as their predecessor. They appear in the [[Cosmic Cove Galaxy]] while Gargantua Koopa Troopas appear in the [[Supermassive Galaxy]]. However, both are rare, and Red Koopas don't appear at all. Though strangely enough, Red Koopa Shells can be found in the [[Cosmic Cove Galaxy]] underwater and are available to use as drivable torches and home in on enemies just like their predecessor.

===''Super Mario Land'' series===

====''Super Mario Land====

Koopas did not appear in ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', although a very similar species did. In ''Super Mario Land'', Koopas were replaced by [[Nokobon]]s, turtle-like creatures with bombs in place of shells. When jumped on, Nokobons simply exploded (this was due to the limitations of the system ''Super Mario Land'' was made for, the original [[Game Boy]]{{refneeded}}).

====''Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins====

Actual Koopa Troopas appear in ''[[Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins]]''. These Koopas worked directly for [[Wario]], and attempted (along with their boss) to take over [[Mario Land]]. These Koopas can be kicked at each other like in the ''Super Mario Bros.'' series, and they may right themselves after being jumped on. Koopas once again walk on all fours during these games. It is unknown what color of Koopas appeared in the ''Super Mario Land'' series, as both of the games were in black and white.

===''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.

===''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!===

[[Image: Koop.JPG|thumb|left|A Koopa Troopa from ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]''.]]

Koopa Troopas were the most frequently recurring minions in [[King Koopa]]'s army on ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]''. All of the Koopa Troopas were green, and were generally portrayed as being slightly slow and incompetent, although they were 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 were depicted as bipeds, something that had yet to be seen in any game until ''[[Super Mario World]]''. Also, as a joke, Koopa Troopas were usually seen wearing turtleneck sweaters.

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

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

Despite the prominence of Koopa Troopas throughout the show, Paratroopas only made one brief appearance in the episode "King Mario of Cramalot", and essentially looked like red Koopa Troopas with (oddly enough) bee-like wings.

===''Super Mario World'' television series===

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

While there were strangely no Koopa Troopas that ever appeared on ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', a single red Koopa Troopa made an appearance in the ''[[Super Mario World (TV series)|Super Mario World]]'' episode "[[Fire Sale]]". This Koopa Troopa's design was truer to the games, and was based off of the Paratroopas that briefly appeared in ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'' episode "[[Do the Koopa]]".

The Koopa Troopa in "Fire Sale" never spoke, and served as [[Wendy O. Koopa|Kootie Pie Koopa's]] lackey and personal punching bag throughout the episode. Near the beginning of the episode, Kootie Pie jumped on the Koopa Troopa repeatedly, knocking him [[Beach Koopa|out of his shell]]. When Kootie Pie threw the Koopa Troopa back into his shell, he wound up wearing the shell backwards, and was stuck like that for a good while. Despite the abuse he took, the Koopa Troopa had the last laugh towards Kootie Pie at the end, when she was frozen in a block of ice. Koopa just read a magazine and sipped ice tea, ignoring Kookie Pie's complaints.

===''Super Mario Adventures===

Several Koopas appear in the ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'' comic book, which was based (loosely) on the ''Super Mario World'' video game. In this comic, Koopas first appear during [[Bowser]]'s initial attack on [[Princess 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 Koopas (masquerading as Toads), who aid Bowser during Princess Peach's second abduction in that story.

[[Image:Koopaparatroopa.jpeg|thumb|180px|left|Koopa Troopa and a [[Koopa Paratroopa]] in ''[[Mario Kart Double Dash!!]]''.]]

{{LLQuote|Usually a faithful underling of Bowser, it shows even the big boss no mercy during a race.|[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]] Manual|Page 20}}

A Koopa Troopa first appeared as a playable character in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', where he was a lightweight whose special item was a [[Koopa Shell]]. He was not playable in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', being replaced by [[Wario]] (in fact, the ''Mario Kart 64'' instruction booklet claims that Wario stole the Koopa's kart). Koopa re-appeared in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' where he was partnered with a [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]]; their special items were the [[Triple Shells]]. Koopa Troopa made a cameo in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'' and was next playable in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', where he was given an outstanding [[Mini-Turbo]] bonus that was rivaled by [[Dry Bowser]]'s, [[Dry Bones]]', and [[Wario]]'s; he also was given a small handling bonus. Koopa Troopa was a lightweight ("small" in ''Mario Kart Wii'') in all of these appearances.

Koopas accompanied Bowser and the [[Koopalings]] to the [[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 Koopas in this game do not resist Luigi's attacks, and it is impossible to be hurt by them. When jumped on, the Koopas without artifacts disappear, while the ones carrying artifacts 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.)

===''Yoshi's Safari===

A single Koopa Troopa enemy appeared 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 had a gun turret manned by four Koopa Troopas. Several Koopa Shells appear as enemies throughout the game, however these may not have actually contained Koopas, as none were seen.

A male Koopa Troopa has appeared in two games in the ''Mario Tennis'' series. His first appearance was in the game ''[[Mario's Tennis]]'', which featured every playable character from ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' with, the exception of Bowser. He did not appear in ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]], despite the fact that [[Paratroopa]] did appear. Koopa Troopa reappears in ''[[Mario Power Tennis (Nintendo GameCube)|Mario Power Tennis]]'' as a speedy character. His [[Offensive Power Shot]] was the [[Water Bomb]], which Koopa performed a special drop shot that forced the characters to get closer to the net. His other special move, the [[Defensive Power Shot]] named [[Water Shell Dash]], consisted of saving the loose ball by hiding into his shell and homing in to the ball to make the return. Paratroopa was also present in this game.

Koopas were absent from ''[[Super Mario RPG: The Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', seemingly replaced by [[Terrapin]]s (which were basically armored Koopas, similar to [[Koopatrol]]s). However, many four-legged Paratroopas were present in the game, including the [[Heavy Troopa]] and [[Tub-O-Troopa]].

Koopas appear in the original ''[[Mario Party]]'' to award the player with ten [[Coins]] each time the player passes the starting point (in a similar style to the game Monopoly). Beginning with ''[[Mario Party 2]]'', Koopa'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 [[coins]] to and from the [[Player]]. A Koopa also 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 Troopa is one of the hosts that organized the party with the [[Party Cube]], along with [[Toad]], [[Shy Guy]], [[Boo]] and [[Goomba]]. He sports a hawaiian shirt and is the host of his board, [[Koopa's Seaside Soiree]] and the option room. The Koopa Troopa made this board because he always wanted to own his own resort. He always appears to be laid back as well. Koopa Troopas (and related species) also appear in the following [[mini-game]]s: [[Paratrooper Plunge]], where the characters have to avoid red [[Paratroopa]]s, [[GOOOOOOOAL!!]], as a member of the crowd [[Kareening Koopas]], where in Story mode, he's the opponent you fight against and as an unlockable character in the [[Beach Volley Folley]] mini-game.

====''Mario Party 8====

In ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', there is a rather 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 Duel Mode however, players must get 50 coins to her to win the match. Some other Koopa Troopas are found occupying the seats. There is also a green space that summons [[Kamek]]. 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. Another Magikoopa is found in [[Bowser's Warped Orbit]]. A Koopa Troopa is the main baker in [[Sugar Rush]], a minigame. Other minigames they are in in ''Mario Party 8'' include [[Picture Perfect]] where a flying Red Shell is one of the pictures, [[Blazing Lassos]] where they make a cameo, [[Breakneck Building]] in another cameo, [[Spector Inspector]] as an enemy to find, audiences in [[Fruit Picker]], [[Pour to Score]], [[Stampede]], a biker in [[Moped Mayhem]], and finally the proprietor in the Surprise Wagon and the music maker in the Carnival Calliope.

A Koopa Troopa appears as a playable character only in the [[GCN]] game ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''. Though not playable, Koopas do appear in the original ''[[Mario Golf]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]].

====''Paper Mario====

Several Koopas appeared in ''[[Paper Mario]]'', both as enemies and allies. All of the enemy Koopas in this game have red shells; a pair of sunglasses; and spiked, black arm bands and collars, like Bowser. These Koopas aid Bowser in his plot to kidnap [[Princess Peach]]. In this game, Koopas 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.

The "good" Koopas 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 (Mario even receives a [[Letter]] from the Koopas of the village at one point). One Koopa, [[Kooper]], actually joined Mario's party to aid him in his fight against Bowser. There was also a baby Koopa Troopa by the name of [[Jr. Troopa]], who would constantly stalk Mario and his allies to pick fights with them. He showed up and was fought six times in the game. He also made a very small cameo in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''.

The red-shelled sunglasses-wearing style of Koopa 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" Koopas of ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' live in [[Petalburg]]. Mario once again receives a Koopa partner, [[Koops]]. It is also mentioned that a heroic Koopa 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]].

Red and Green Koopas reappeared in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. In this game, they don't have as much HP or Defense as in ''Paper Mario 2''. This time, defeating Koopas is almost impossible, although one can do it with [[Boomer]], [[Cudge]] or certain items. Even though they only have 1 HP, they would duck inside their shells. One could easily be defeated by another's shell.

This game uses the Good/Bad Koopas system that was introduced in the earlier ''Paper Mario'' titles, but with a twist: in this game Koopas under Bowser's control weren't the "Bad" Koopas, and some even tried to save [[Princess Peach]] from [[Count Bleck]]. However, these "Good" Koopas still attacked Mario and his party (in fact, if the player revisits the earlier levels as Bowser, Koopas without glasses still attack him), as did the Koopas wearing sunglasses under [[Nastasia]]'s spell. They appeared in [[Flipside Pit of 100 Trials]] in room 11, 14, 16, and 19.

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===

====''Super Smash Bros. Melee====

Koopas 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]], though this is uncommon.

Koopas 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 Horde 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 Koopas while searching for the kidnapped Donkey Kong. Bowser last uses Koopa Troopas to attack [[King Dedede]]'s castle in order to steal the [[trophies]] that he had amassed. This was the last appearance of Koopas in the game. Koopas 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 ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', Bowser takes many Koopas along with him, Mario, and Luigi inside his [[Koopa Cruiser]] when he flies to the [[Beanbean Kingdom]]. Bowser had planned to do battle with [[Cackletta]], the witch who had stolen Princess Peach's voice, with his army of Koopas 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 Koopas, crashed just outside the Mushroom Kingdom/BeanBean Kingdom Border, the impact of which knocked all of the Koopas unconscious. The Koopas 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 Koopas taught them many things, including how to battle. While on the Koopa Cruiser some of Bowser's Goombas started running rampant, and the Koopas ask the Mario Bros. to help them control the situation.

Standard Koopa Troopas do not appear in this game; however as in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', Koopa Troopas are the crew of the Koopa Cruiser and look the same as their past appearance in the series. A reporter named [[Kylie Koopa]] also makes an appearance.

As opposed to the past two games, standard Koopa Troopas make an appearance here. Bowser rescues a group of Koopas from a cage and is able to use them as a special attack, where he spins his shell and rebounds Koopas (which go into their shells) onto enemies. Koopa Troopas are also some of the characters that are seen inhabiting [[Bowser's Castle]].

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|after= [[Mega Koopa|11]]

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==Sports Information==

===''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!|Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Information]]===

*'''Partner:''' [[Paratroopa]]

*'''Kart:''' [[Koopa Dasher]]

*'''Special Item:''' [[Triple Shells]]

*'''Bio:''' ''Make no mistake: this is one turtle with some zip. He may be small, but don't blink or you'll miss him.''

===''[[Mario Power Tennis (Nintendo GameCube)|Mario Power Tennis]]'' Information===

*Offensive Power Shot: [[Water Bomb]]

*Defensive Power Shot: [[Water Shell Dash]]

===''[[Mario Superstar Baseball|Mario Superstar Baseball Information]]===

*'''Starting Team Captain:''' [[Donkey Kong]]

*'''Compatiable Relationships:''' [[Bowser]], [[Dry Bones]], [[Paratroopa]]

*'''Bio:''' ''"A familiar face of the Mario series, this member of the Koopa clan can pull his feet inside his shell to protect himself. Long ago, he didn't even walk upright, but now he's even playing baseball! Though he can do just about everything, he's slow because...well, you know."''

#Drive in a run!

#Pitch a whole game and win!

#Crack a long hit!

#Smack more than 3 hits in a game!

===''[[Mario Strikers Charged Football]]===

*'''Type:''' Balanced

*'''[[Skillshot]]:''' [[Shell Smash]]

*'''[[Deke]]:''' Normal

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

[[Image:Roster koopa.PNG|thumb|400px|Koopa Troopa's complete kart roster.]]

*'''Size:''' Small

**'''Handling:''' +1

**'''Mini-Turbo:''' +2

===''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]===

{| border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 width=100% style="text-align:center"

! width=100px | Name !! | Bio !! width=120px | Ability !! width=50px | Bat !! width=50px | Glove !! colspan=2 width=75px | Stats

!rowspan=4 | Green Koopa Troopa

|rowspan=4 | A contact hitter with good speed.

!rowspan=4 | Spin Attack

|rowspan=4 | Left

|rowspan=4 | Right

|Pitch || 3/10

|Bat || 6/10

|Field || 4/10

|Run || 6/10

!rowspan=4 | Red Koopa Troopa

|rowspan=4 | A player who can use a spin attack.

!rowspan=4 | Spin Attack

|rowspan=4 | Left

|rowspan=4 | Right

|Bat || 6/10

|Field || 3/10

|Run || 6/10

==''Super Smash Bros. series'' Information==

===Melee Trophies===

{| class=sortable align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial;"

! width="1%" |#

! width="13%" |Name

! width="15%" |Image

! width="21%" |First Game / Move

| align=center | 194

| align=center | [[Image:Trophy194.PNG|100px]]

| align=center | [[Super Mario Bros.]] <br> 10/85

|''"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."''

|}

{| border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 width=100%

! width=100px | Name !! width=100px | Image !! width=200px | Game !! | Description

| align=center | '''NES''' ''Super Mario Bros.'' || rowspan=2 | ''A henchman of Bowser. In the old days, they'd retreat into their shells for a short while to protect themselves after being stepped on. Recently, however, some have begun to immediately pop back out. You'll often find them marching straight ahead--if the path ends, they'll just march into the abyss. Surely there are no braver turtles to be found.''

| align=center | '''SNES''' ''Super Mario World''

| rowspan=2 | [[Image:TrKoopa troopa red.jpg|100px]]

| align=center | '''NES''' ''Super Mario Bros.'' || rowspan=2 | ''A turtle in the employ of Bowser. Koopas formerly traveled on four legs, but they've recently been spotted strolling on two. This has freed up their hands, allowing them to chase Mario with nets. Their adaptability must make Bowser very happy indeed. Unlike their green- shelled brethren, red ones do about-faces when they run out of road. They're a bright group.''

| align=center | '''SNES''' ''Super Mario World''

==Gallery==

===Artwork===

File:Koopa-Troopa-9.png|<center>''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]

File:MKTroopa.PNG|<center>''[[Super Mario Kart]]

File:YIKoopa.jpg|<center>''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]

File:Mario'sT KoopaTroopa.jpg|<center>''[[Mario's Tennis]]

File:Koopaflag.png|<center>''[[Mario Party]]

File:SMBDX_Koopa_Pic.PNG|<center>''[[Super Mario Bros. Deluxe]]

File:Koopaparty.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Party 4]]

File:MGKoopa.PNG|<center>''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]