Editing Koopa Troopa

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|image=[[File:SuperMarioParty KoopaTroopa.png|225px]]<br>Artwork of a Koopa Troopa from ''[[Super Mario Party]]''

|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[List of games by date#1985|1985]])

|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])

|variants=[[Ankoopa]]<br>[[Big Koopa Troopa]]<br>[[Blue Electrokoopa]]<br>[[Bodyslam Koopa]]<br>[[Bombshell Koopa]]<br>[[Climbing Koopa]]<br>[[Dark Koopa]]<br>[[Dark Koopa (Super Paper Mario)|Dark Koopa (''Super Paper Mario'')]]<br>[[Dark Nokonoko]]<br>[[Dry Bones]]<br>[[Glad Red Koopa]]<br>[[Glohm Koopa Troopa]]<br>[[Goomba Troopa]]<br>[[Gold Koopa]]<br>[[Koopa Paratroopa]]<br> [[Koopa Troopa 6-Stack]]<br>[[Koopatrol]]<br>[[Koopeleon]]<br>[[KP Koopa]]<br>[[Mad Green Koopa]]<br>[[Mural Koopa]]<br>[[Paper Koopa Troopa]]<br>[[Paper Macho Koopa Troopa]]<br>[[Red Electrokoopa]]<br>[[Robo Koopa (species)|Robo Koopa]]<br>[[Rolla Koopa]]<br>[[Shady Koopa]]<br>[[Small Koopa Troopa]]<br>[[Snooza Koopa]]<br>[[Snortoise]]<br>[[Space Troopa]]<br>[[State Troopa]]<br>[[Stormtroopa]]<br>[[Super Troopa]]<br>[[Terrapin]]<br>[[Troopea]]<br>[[Unshelled Koopa]]<br>[[Wereturtle]]

|variant_of=[[Koopa (species)|Koopa]]

|comparable=[[Swirlypod]]<br>[[Turtle (Wario World)|Turtle (''Wario World'')]]<br>[[Wild Wendell]]

|notable=[[Captain Koopa Troopa]]<br>[[Egyptian Koopa]]<br>[[Holly Koopa]]<br>[[Hookbill the Koopa]]<br>[[Johnson#Super Paper Mario|Johnson]]<br>[[Jr. Troopa]]<br>[[Kolorado]]<br>[[Kolorado's wife]]<br>[[Koopa Bros.]]<br>[[Koopa Koot]]<br>[[Koopa Krag]]<br>[[Koopa Master]]<br>[[Koopa Shepherdess]]<br>[[Koopa Troopa (Mario Party 4)|Koopa Troopa (''Mario Party 4'')]]<br>[[Kooper]]<br>[[Koopie Koo]]<br>[[Koopley]]<br>[[Koopook]]<br>[[Koops]]<br>[[Koover]]<br>[[Korvallis]] (formerly)<br>[[Kroop]]<br>[[Kung Fu Koopa]]<br>[[Kuzzle]]<br>[[Kylie Koopa]]<br>[[Master Duff]]<br>[[Master Lob]]<br>[[Master Stinger]]<br>[[Mecha Nokonoko]]<br>[[Mega Koopa]]<br>[[Photographer]]<br>[[Private Koopa]]<br>[[Roving Racers]]<br>[[Shisai]]

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

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

An enemy that first appeared in ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'', the [[Shellcreeper]], was the "ancestor" of the Koopa Troopa.<ref>''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' Shellcreeper Japanese trophy description; English versions do not specify Koopa Troopa, but Japanese versions do.</ref> 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 Troopa's Japanese name,「ノコノコ」(''Nokonoko''), is a Japanese term meaning "to walk unconcernedly", describing the green-shelled Koopa Troopas' 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, while "Troopa" is a corruption of  "trooper", seemingly to keep the reference to forward marching from the Japanese name intact.

[[File:SMB - Koopa Troopa.png|thumb|150px|A Koopa Troopa, as it appears in ''Super Mario Bros.'']]

|Koopa Troopa sprites from the NES, SNES, and GBC versions of ''[[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 [[Koopa 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 (their legs flash rapidly as a warning). The game features two different types of Koopa Troopas: green, which walks in one direction until it is defeated or falls and appears darker in underground and castle levels; and red, which patrols a set area without walking off any edges. Sometimes, if a Koopa Troopa is either hit from below or is [[stomp]]ed while falling, the shell is flipped upside down (like with its death animation), although if left alone long enough, the Koopa will right itself back up. The game's instruction manual claims that red Koopa Troopas are timid and get scared easily as the reason for them not falling off cliffs. 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 [[Impostor Bowser|fake Bowsers]] 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 [[fireball]]s.

 

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[[File:SMBLL Green 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 Cheep]]s 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]]''. In the ''Super Mario All-Stars'' version, the fake Bowser fought at the end of World A's castle is actually a red Koopa Troopa, though it is depicted as a right-side-up Koopa instead of an upside-down one.

 

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 in ''Super Mario Bros.'', they do not hurt the player nor bounce off walls; this is changed in ''[[Super Mario Advance]]''.

[[File:Koopa-Troopa-9.png|thumb|upright=0.66|Artwork of a Koopa Troopa from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'']]

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. From this game onward, the brothers can pick up a Koopa that had gone into its shell and then throw it at enemies. In all versions of the game, Koopa Troopas walk on all fours, except one Koopa in the NES version's ending sequence who appears to be praying to [[Statue Mario]].

 

 

 

While the common Koopa Troopas do not appear in ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', a species known as the [[Bombshell Koopa]] do. Instead of being able to be kicked in their shell, their shell is a [[bomb]].

''[[Super Mario World]]'' marks many changes to Koopa Troopas. It is the first time Koopa Troopas are seen walking on two legs in-game and wearing shoes (which later became the regular look for them). In this game, when a Koopa is jumped on, it is actually knocked out of its shell, becoming an [[Unshelled Koopa Troopa|unshelled Koopa]]. 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Koopa Troopas, also referred to as '''Small Koopas''',<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/19980610064231/http://www.nintendo.com/n64/super_mario64/1-7.html|title=Course 1 - Star 7: Collect 100 Coins|publisher=Nintendo: Super Mario 64 Strategy|language=en-us|accessdate=July 5, 2024}}</ref> are enemies in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. They are encountered on [[Bob-omb Battlefield]] and [[Tiny-Huge Island]] only. Only green-shelled Koopa Troopas appear in this game, and unlike nearly all of their other appearances, the Koopa Troopas 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 [[Koopa Shell|shell]]s and transformed into [[Unshelled Koopa Troopa|unshelled 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 [[Small Koopa Troopa]] appears on the tiny area of Tiny-Huge Island, but it cannot damage Mario and will be defeated if he attacks or even touches it.

A friendly [[Big Koopa Troopa|Giant Koopa]] 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 that 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 hiccupping sound that would go 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]]'', and behave the same. In this game, Koopa Shells can also be found in some [[Block (Super Mario 64)|Brick]]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. While their shells cannot be ridden, they can be kicked to hit other enemies. [[Yoshi]] can spew fire after eating a red Koopa Troopa.

Although Koopa Troopas do not appear in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', an electric-shelled variant known as the [[Electro-Koopa]] and a large, sleeping variant known as the [[Snooza Koopa]] do.

[[File:NSMB Blue Koopa Troopa Walking Sprite.gif|frame]]

[[File:NSMB Green Koopa Troopa Artwork.png|thumb|120px|left|Artwork of a Koopa Troopa in ''New Super Mario Bros.'']]

Koopa Troopas appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' A difference from before is that ground-pounding a Koopa Troopa can send it into its shell and cause it to begin sliding. Mario can also [[shell dash|slide]] like a kicked Koopa shell once he obtains a [[Blue Shell]]. One Blue Koopa Troopa appears in the snow battle stage of the Mario vs. Luigi mode. If Mario attacks it, he can take the Blue Shell and become [[Shell Mario]]. The Koopa Troopas dance to the [[Paah|vocal riffs]] in the music.

Koopa Troopas reappear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', both in green and red varieties. Koopas revert back to their original appearance by walking on all-fours and not wearing shoes, but in the same manner as [[Shellcreeper]]s. This makes it the first 3D platforming game to show them walking on all fours. They always have angry expressions and make the same "hiccup" sounds they make in the spin-off installments. The normal green type first appears in the [[Space Junk Galaxy]], and later appears in galaxies like the [[Bigmouth Galaxy]] and [[Bowser Jr.'s Airship Armada]], while the red type only appears once in the entire game, with a single Red Koopa appearing in [[Sea Slide Galaxy]], near the lighthouse.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

====''Super Mario 3D Land''====

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Koopa Troopas return in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'', with a more common appearance than in previous 3D ''Super 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

====''Super Mario Odyssey''====

 

 

 

 

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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 higher.

In many episodes, a single Koopa Troopa is shown to be a member of King Koopa's "Koopa Pack", which also consists 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.

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

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*[[The Bird! The Bird!]]

*[[King Mario of Cramalot]]

*[[Butch Mario & The Luigi Kid]]

*[[Rolling Down the River]]

*[[The Great Gladiator Gig]]

*[[The Great BMX Race]]

*[[Pirates of Koopa]]

*[[Two Plumbers and a Baby]]

*[[Do You Princess Toadstool Take this Koopa...?]]

*[[The Pied Koopa]]

*[[Mario and Joliet]]

*[[Princess, I Shrunk the Mario Brothers]]

*[[Flatbush Koopa]]

{{quote|Do Koopa Troopas have shells? Besides, [[Luigi|little brother]], if I wasn't sure, would I do this?|[[Mario]]|"[[Fire Sale]]"}}

[[File:SMWCartoonTroopa.jpg|thumb|A Koopa Troopa in the ''Super Mario World'' television series episode "[[Fire Sale]]".]]

A single, red-shelled 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 on 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 [[Unshelled Koopa Troopa|out of his shell]]. When Kootie Pie throws the Koopa Troopa back into his shell, he winds up wearing the shell backward and is stuck like that for a 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]], but they are defeated by [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and [[Yoshi]].

Koopa Troopas appear throughout the ''[[Nintendo Adventure Books]]'' series, 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 [[shell|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|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 Koopa Troopas.

 

===''Mario Roulette''===

In ''[[Mario Roulette]]'', two Koopa Troopas can be seen in the audience when [[Mario]] explains how to play the game.

Several Koopa Troopas appear in the ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'' comic book, which is 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.

 

 

Koopas accompany Bowser and the [[Koopalings|Koopa Kids]] to the real world during the events of the [[Mario is Missing! (PC)|PC]], [[Mario is Missing! (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)|SNES]], and [[Mario is Missing! (Nintendo Entertainment System)|NES versions of ''Mario is Missing!'']]. In this game, Bowser sends Koopas 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|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 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 the [[Mario's Time Machine (PC)|PC]], [[Mario's Time Machine (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)|SNES]], and [[Mario's Time Machine (Nintendo Entertainment System)|NES versions of ''Mario's Time Machine'']], Koopas must be defeated so [[Mario]] can get an item and warp to other times in history. They behave identically to the Koopas in ''Mario is Missing!''. In the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] version, red-shelled Koopas are found in a ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|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 variants. On the [[moon]], Koopas wear [[Space Troopa|space helmet]]s, which cover the tops of their shells whenever they retract into them.

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

[[File:Koopa Troopa SMK artwork.jpg|thumb|left|Artwork from ''Super Mario Kart'', showing Koopa's default design]]

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''. Though absent in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', ''Nintendo Power'', in punch-out cards, have suggested a rumor that Wario has stolen its kart on top of multiple driving infractions,<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Power'' vol. 94|date=March 1997|language=en|publisher=Nintendo of America|page=114|quote=[Wario's driving history]: Too many infractions to list; in fact, his license has been revoked repeatedly for reckless driving. Rumored to have 'borrowed' his kart from an unsuspecting Koopa Troopa.}}</ref> though other characters have alleged records in driver's history such as Luigi's absence in ''Super Mario 64'' being due to his tinkering his kart and Yoshi's distributing [[Fake Item Box|counterfeit item boxes]]. Additionally, on page 6, there is fan art of a Koopa Troopa calling an officer alleging that Wario has stolen its kart.

 

 

A green Koopa reappears in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' and is partnered with a red [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]]. Their special items are [[Triple Green Shells]] or [[Triple Red Shells]]. Koopa's personal kart is the [[Koopa Dasher]].

 

A green Koopa appears as a default playable character in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', where he is given an outstanding [[Mini-Turbo]] bonus that is rivaled by [[Dry Bowser]]'s, [[Dry Bones]]', and [[Wario]]'s. He also is given a small handling bonus and is given a representative course called [[Koopa Cape]], which is the second track of the [[Star Cup]].

Koopa Troopa is playable in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. He is a Feather class racer, with acceleration and off-road being his best stats. Additionally, his track, Koopa Cape, returns.

 

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

Koopa Troopa returns as a default playable character in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. 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]], [[Wendy]], and [[Isabelle]]. Koopa Troopa also appears on some of the posters for the sponsor [[Galaxy Air]]. Koopa Troopa is the Normal Staff Ghost for {{classic-link|DS|Cheep Cheep Beach}}.

 

Koopa Troopa appears in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' as a Normal-class driver. His special item is the [[Triple Green Shells]]. The [[Roving Racers]] from ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' also appear as drivers in the game. Of note is that despite reusing the ''New Super Mario Bros.'' artwork, Koopa Troopa and all variants otherwise are depicted 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 [[Mecha Nokonoko]]. It has a gun turret manned by four Koopa Troopas.

 

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

Koopa Troopas, known as '''Koopas''',<ref>{{cite|title=''Hotel Mario'' instruction book|page=15|date=1994|publisher=Philips|language=en}}</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, Koopas open doors that Mario has to close. They can be defeated from either a stomp or a fireball attack.

 

A Koopa Troopa has appeared as a playable character in a few games of the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]], beginning with ''[[Mario's Tennis]]'', but have equally taken on the role of being background characters. In the [[Nintendo 64]] version of ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'', Koopa Troopas only appear in [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]]'s trophy celebration to congratulate him, as well as in the background of many courts. In ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', Koopa is a playable character of the Speedy type, and his [[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|Offensive Power Shot]] and [[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|Defensive Power Shot]] are [[Water Bomb (move)|Water Bomb]] and [[Water Shell Dash]], respectively. Koopa Troopa's default partner is [[Yoshi]]. In ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'', Koopa Troopas are line judges in the [[Mushroom Valley]] court. In ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'', Koopa Troopa is an opponent in the Adventure Mode mission [[Battle Boat]]. He is also a playable character of the Speedy type, like in ''Mario Power Tennis''. Since an update on August 1, 2018, Koopa was made available to all players, although participants of the July 2018 online tournament could play as Koopa Troopa earlier. Unlike before, Koopa Troopa was made available in three color palettes: green, red, and blue.

 

Koopa appears in a few of ''Mario Power Tennis''{{'}}s cutscenes. The opening cutscene shows a Koopa briefly seen using its tennis racket to deflect Bob-ombs headed towards [[Peach Dome]]. In his trophy ceremony from completing a Singles Tournament, Koopa walks on stage, being greeted by Luigi, Mario, and Peach, but he soon slips on a banana peel and slides across the stage, eventually hitting Luigi, whom he catches the trophy from.

 

In ''[[Mario Clash]]'', Koopas are the only way to defeat enemies such as [[Thorny|Thornies]] is to hit them with a [[Koopa Shell|Koopa shell]]. There are always two Koopas; if one Koopa falls off 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.''

 

Koopa Troopas also appear, albeit less frequently, in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. In this game, [[Shy Guy|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. Like in ''Super Mario World'', these Koopa Troopas can be knocked out of their shells. There is also a red Koopa Troopa boss in this game named [[Hookbill the Koopa]]. He first starts out as a regular-sized Koopa Troopa, but is then put under [[Kamek]]'s spell, turning Hookbill into a much larger Koopa Troopa that walks on all fours.

 

Koopa Troopas and Para-Koopas reappear in both sequels, ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'' and ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'', having the same role as before. In ''Yoshi's Island DS'', Koopa Troopas resembles their design from ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', the only difference being a much lighter outline and a slight increase in size, while Koopa Troopas in ''Yoshi's New Island'' resemble their design in the ''Super Mario'' series.

 

In ''[[Mario's FUNdamentals]]'', Koopa Troopas, referred to as simply Koopas, appear as a suit of playing cards in Go Fish. They are also used as Mario's pieces in Checkers, and Koopas and their shells are used to count points in Backgammon.

Koopa Troopas are absent from ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', seemingly replaced by [[Terrapin]]s, which are basically armored Koopa Troopas. However, many Paratroopas are present in the game, including the [[Big Troopa]] and [[Grand Troopa]]. One of Mario's weapons is the Koopa Shell. There is also the [[Paratroopa Shell]], which is a red, winged shell belonging to a Paratroopa.

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 gives and takes [[coin]]s to and from the players. A Koopa Troopa appears as Mario's starting partner in Battle Mode in ''[[Mario Party 3]]''. Throughout the series, they also appear as background characters in boards and minigames.

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

[[File:MarioPartyKoopa.png|thumb|upright=0.55|A Koopa Troopa in the original ''Mario Party'']]

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. Four Koopa Troopas appear in the minigame [[Shell Game (minigame)|Shell Game]], where 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 [[Village Square|Mushroom Village]] for 500 coins. The item causes the Koopa Troopa to not appear near the start of the boards.

 

A Koopa Troopa appears in the introduction of ''[[Mario Party 2]]'' trying to warn the characters of Bowser's attack. One Koopa Troopa hosts the [[Koopa Bank]], and another one hosts the [[Item Shop]] in this game. In [[Tile Driver]], one of the pictures that sometimes needs to be made is a Koopa Troopa. Bowl Over also reappears in this game. A Koopa Troopa also appears in the ending of each board, being attacked by Bowser and the winning player rescues the Koopa Troopa before facing Bowser.

 

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.

 

In ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', a [[Koopa Troopa (Mario Party 4)|Koopa Troopa]] is one of the hosts of the game, as well as the host of [[Koopa's Seaside Soiree]] and the option room. Koopa Troopas also appear in the following [[minigame]]s: [[Paratrooper Plunge]], where the characters have to avoid red [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopas]], [[GOOOOOOOAL!!]] as a member of the crowd, and as an unlockable character in the [[Beach Volley Folley]] minigame.

 

The Koopa Bank returns in ''[[Mario Party 5]]''. In the minigame [[Flower Shower (minigame)|Flower Shower]], two Koopa Troopas exit a church, and then the red Koopa Troopa will throw a bouquet up in the sky. The players need to collect as many flowers as they can within the time limit. In the minigame [[Triple Jump (minigame)|Triple Jump]], a Koopa Troopa is standing next to the 90-foot marker. Koopa Troopas also appear in the background in [[Random Ride]].

 

====''Mario Party 6''====

In ''[[Mario Party 6]]'', Koopa Troopas appear on 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.

 

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In ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'', Koopa runs the [[Koopa Bank (Mario Party Advance)|Koopa Bank]] in [[Shroom City (Mario Party Advance)|Shroom City]]. According to his description, he concentrates heavily on working and cleaning. When first approached, he says that he has been robbed and asks for the player's help. If accepted, he immediately says that he will reward them with a [[Gaddget]] if they do. At this point, [[Shroomlock]] enters, and Koopa explains that a bunch of money was stolen after the power was off. He then lists the three people in the bank at the time: [[Goombob]], [[Mr. I]], and [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]], leading to the deduction that one of them was the culprit. After interrogating each of them, the thief is revealed to be Paratroopa. At this reveal, Koopa is shocked, since Paratroopa is his cousin, but Paratroopa soon flies in to say that it was only a prank. Koopa then asks Shroomlock not to arrest him, since he did not mean any harm, and Shroomlock obliges. As a reward for clearing up the whole debacle, Koopa gives the player the [[Card Trick]] Gaddget. The ending credits state that Koopa often swaps jobs with Paratroopa.

 

Koopa Troopas also appear in the minigames [[Floor It!]], where they are one of the four species that must be brought to their respective floors, and [[Watch 'Em]], where a Koopa Troopa hides in one of three [[Warp Pipe]]s, and the player must guess which one contains it.

 

In ''[[Mario Party 7]]'', Koopa Troopas take care of the Orb Shops in [[Pagoda Peak]] and [[Windmillville]]. Also in Pagoda Peak, a Koopa Troopa named [[Koopa Master]] lives at the top of the peak, where he sells stars to players for 10, 20, 30, or 40 coins.

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 '''Koopa 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Koopa Troopas have appeared in various ways throughout the [[Mario Golf (series)|''Mario Golf'' series]]. In the [[Nintendo 64]] version of ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'', hole 10 of [[Mario's Star (golf course)|Mario's Star]] is shaped like a Koopa Troopa. In ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'', a green Koopa makes its playable debut, having the best Impact and Control, but the worst drive distance out of the characters. In the game's opening movie, Koopa is seen playing and then napping alongside [[Yoshi]]. Koopa Troopa has the best Impact and Control of any character, but he has the worst drive distance out of any character. In ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'', Koopa Troopas are non-playable characters in the [[Castle Club]] mode, and Koopa is one of the names that can appear on the tournament scoreboard. In ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'', Koopa Troopas appear in the [[Bonny Greens]] practice area and the [[Rookie Course]]. There are also two master Koopa Troopas called [[Master Lob]] and the [[Master Stinger]], respectively, and also appears as the Manager along with the [[Boomerang Bro|Head Coach]]. Starting from ''Mario Golf: Super Rush''{{'}}s version 3.0.0 update, a Koopa Troopa was added as a playable character, and his [[Special Shot (Mario Golf: Super Rush)|Special Shot]] is the Shell Skipper, which can bounce the ball further down the hole. Participating in certain online tournaments allows the player to unlock red, blue, and yellow alternate colors for the Koopa Troopa.

Several Koopa Troopas appear in ''[[Paper Mario]]'', both as enemies and allies. The Koopa Troopas under Bowser's command have red shells, a pair of sunglasses, and spiked black armbands and collars similar to Bowser; they aid him in his plot to kidnap [[Princess Peach]].

 

A population of peaceful Koopa Troopas is found in [[Koopa Village]]. At one point, the town is overrun by [[Fuzzy|Fuzzies]], who steal the shells off most of the Koopas, including [[Kooper's Shell|the shell]] of [[Kooper]]; after Mario and [[Goombario]] get rid of them, they become quite popular in the village, and Kooper joins Mario's party to aid him in his adventure. Later on, the residents of Koopa Village even send a [[List of letters in Paper Mario#Koopa Troopas|letter]] to Mario, thanking him and apologizing for not rewarding him before.

 

[[Jr. Troopa]] is a baby Koopa Troopa who Mario encounters early in the game when he attacks Mario for intruding on his playground. Upon his defeat, he then constantly follows Mario and his allies to pick fights and seek revenge. He also makes a very small cameo in the sequel ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''.

 

Koopa Paratroopas also appear as enemies; stomping on them removes their wings and reverts them to Koopa Troopas. ''Paper Mario'' also introduces a stronger variant called the [[Dark Koopa]], as well as the spiky armored [[Koopatrol]], which are similar to Terrapins.

Koopa Troopas return in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' as common enemies and peaceful NPCs; the enemy Koopas retain their red shells and accessories, though most of them are not under Bowser's command. Peaceful Koopas often (but not always) wear green shells, and generally appear in [[Petalburg]].

 

One of the residents, [[Koops]], joins Mario and Goombella on their quest in hopes of fighting [[Hooktail]] to avenge his 'dead' father, [[Koopley]] (who is revealed to have been alive in the dragon's stomach). [[King K]] and [[Shellshock]] are minor Koopa characters that Mario encounters in the Glitz Pit.

 

Koopa Troopas are first seen as enemies in [[Petal Meadows]], appearing on the path to [[Shhwonk Fortress]]. They also appear in [[Hooktail Castle]], where they are fought with or alongside [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopas]], and rarely in [[Rogueport Underground]] after completing Chapter 5, where they may appear alongside an encountered [[Hammer Bro]], [[Koopatrol]], or [[Magikoopa]]. Their stats are almost identical to those in the previous game, except that their shell attack now has a power of 2; as usual, they are the first enemy with defense to appear in the game.

 

Dark Koopas return, and new variants are introduced: the [[KP Koopa]] is a yellow-shelled Koopa with the same stats as normal Koopas, while the [[Shady Koopa]] can attack Mario even while flipped on its back. Each of them also has a Paratroopa variant. Koopatrols also return and gain a [[Dark Koopatrol|dark variant]].

 

 

A heroic Koopa is said to be 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]].

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The Koopa Troopas under Bowser's control are not as hostile towards Mario, and even attempt to save [[Princess Peach]] from [[Count Bleck]]; however, they will still attack the party, even if the player returns to earlier levels and selects Bowser. Koopa Troopas appear as enemies in many locations: [[Lineland Road]] (1-1), [[Mount Lineland]] (1-2), [[Gloam Valley]] (2-1), [[The Bitlands]] (3-1), [[The Dotwood Tree]] (3-3), [[Castle Bleck Entry]] (8-1), [[Castle Bleck Foyer]] (8-2), [[Castle Bleck Inner Sanctum]] (8-4). They are found within the [[Flipside Pit of 100 Trials]] in rooms 11, 14, 16, and 19. One of the Koopas in the Bitlands becomes a [[Mega Koopa]] upon making contact with a [[Mega Star]]. Another named [[Private Koopa]] appears along with a [[Hammer Bro captain|specific Hammer Bro]] after Chapter 1, helping escort [[Princess Peach]] until they find a dead-end, where Private Koopa gets brainwashed.

====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====

[[File:KoopaShellSticker.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Mario summoning a Koopa Troopa through the [[Shell (sticker)|Shell]] sticker to defeat a set of enemies in ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'']]

Koopa Troopas return in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. Their beaks are now flat instead of curved, and their eyes are slightly smaller and more oval-shaped. These Koopa Troopas no longer wear sunglasses, and [[Shell]] [[sticker]]s (both normal and Shiny) allow Mario to call in friendly Koopas for assistance; regular Shell stickers summoning green Koopa Troopas, while Shiny Shell stickers summon red Koopa Troopas.

 

''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'' has two variants: the [[Mural Koopa]], an animated depiction of an ancient Koopa Troopa that walks on all fours, and the [[Shiny Koopa]], a Shiny version of the normal Koopa that does more damage and has more defense.

 

====''Paper Mario: Color Splash''====

Green Koopa Troopas and red Koopa Paratroopas 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.

 

Koopa Troopas appear as enemies in the following locations: [[Ruddy Road]], [[Cherry Lake]], [[Bloo Bay Beach]], [[The Golden Coliseum]], [[Vortex Island]], [[Lighthouse Island]], [[Fortune Island]], and [[Green Energy Plant]]. A variant of Koopa Troopa known as [[Koopa Troopa 6-Stack]]s appear in Lighthouse Island and Green Energy Plant.

In the [[parallel world]] of Vortex Island, after Mario squeezes the Washing Machine, a Koopa Troopa is third in the line of enemies that attack Mario in retaliation for their lost laundry. In [[Dark Bloo Inn]], another Koopa Troopa is part of the [[Shady Sledge Bro]]'s gang. A Koopa Troopa serves as the third-round opponent in [[Roshambo Temple#Roshambo Temple #1|Roshambo Temple #1]]; after defeating [[Morton|Morton Koopa Jr.]], it will be replaced with the [[Rock Paper Wizard]] until they are beaten.

 

Koopa Troopas attack by pulling into their shells and ramming Mario as usual, doing 7 HP of damage. When a Koopa Troopa is jumped on, it will go into its shell - if attacked again, it will be kicked into the enemies behind it; if there is a wall behind them, it will bounce back and hit Mario. They will be knocked onto their shells if a [[POW Block]] is used. If summoned into battle using an Enemy Card, a Koopa will use a Shell Shot attack to deal 21 damage to all grounded enemies, similarly to the Shell sticker from the previous game. The shell will bounce off of any walls, dealing a second hit to the enemies but also damaging Mario. Enemies can also send the Koopa's shell flying towards Mario if they use jump attacks on the Koopa between turns.

 

Some Koopa Troopas appear as NPCs in levels such as [[The Golden Coliseum]] and the [[Sunset Express]]. Three green and three red Koopa Troopas dance in [[Birdo]]'s concert at [[Plum Park]].

 

{{quote|We'd go try to stop him, but, y'know... We're Koopa Troopas. What are we gonna do? Walk into him slowly?|Koopa Troopa|Paper Mario: The Origami King}}

Koopa Troopas appear in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' as members of the [[Folded Soldiers]], giant [[Paper Macho Soldier]]s, and ordinary paper Koopa Troopas. In [[Picnic Road]], the Koopa Troopas are shown worshipping the [[Earth Vellumental]] as a deity.

====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''====

Koopa Troopas appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' in the crew of the [[Koopa Cruiser]],<ref name="SS">{{cite|quote=Hey! You! Are you signing up to join my crew of Bowser Baddies?|author=Bowser|title=''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''|publisher=Nintendo|date=2003|language=en}}</ref> and are introduced alongside the ship by [[Bowser]]. The crew are referred to as part of his overall [[Bowser's Minions|"Bowser Baddies"]] in the English version of the game,<ref>“Bowser Baddies!” Bowser, ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''</ref> while the Japanese version refers to them as part of the [[Bowser's Minions|"Koopa Corps"]].<ref>{{cite|quote=「クッパ軍団 集合!」|author=[[Bowser|Kuppa]]|title=''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga|Mario & Luigi: RPG]]''}}</ref>

Before boarding the Koopa Cruiser, a lost Koopa in the crew is found in [[Toad Town|Toadtown Square]] who asks [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] where assembly area is. When the Mario Bros. reach the assembly area where the Koopa Cruiser is stationed, Bowser calls for the crew’s assembly to no response. Moments later the crew arrive and begin boarding. Once all the Koopas and [[Goomba]]s have boarded the Koopa Cruiser and are in flight above the skies of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], the crew teach the Mario Bros. information on how to maneuver.  

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After the Koopa Cruiser is destroyed by [[Fawful]], three surviving Koopas in the crew are found wounded before the border in [[Stardust Fields]]. One of them states that they haven’t finished paying off the Koopa Cruiser. Another asks the Mario Bros. to find Bowser and calls out for help. The last one encountered informs the Mario Bros. that Bowser fell on the other side of the border.

Koopa Troopas also appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'', where they additionally 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 (Mario & Luigi series)|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.

Although no normal Koopa Troopas can be fought in the ''Superstar Saga'' story mode, Beanish variants named [[Troopea]]s are enemies. They have further variations, including [[Paratroopea]]s.

====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====

[[File:PiT Koopa Troopa.png|frame|left]]

In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', the crew of the [[Koopa Cruiser]] from the past, also referred to as personnel,<ref name="PIT">{{cite|quote=This is the great Prince Bowser! Kneel, minions! OK, now get up! All personnel to the bridge!|author=Baby Bowser on the Koopa Cruiser's PA system|title=''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''}}</ref> help teach [[Baby Mario]] and [[Baby Luigi]] how to maneuver. They also act as a resistance to the [[Shroob]] invasion, by repelling [[Shroob saucer]]s and offering to rescue villagers.

[[File:MLPiT KoopaCruiserInterior.png|thumb|right|The crew piloting the [[Koopa Cruiser]] with [[Baby Bowser]] as captain.]]

 

 

 

====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''====

As opposed to the past two games, standard Koopa Troopas make an appearance in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''. In [[Blubble Lake]], [[Bowser]] rescues a group of Koopa Troopas from a cage and is able to use them as a [[Special Attack (Bowser)|Special Attack]] called [[Koopa Corps]], where he spins his shell and rebounds Koopa Troopas (which go into their shells) onto enemies. Koopa Troopas are also some of the characters that are seen inhabiting [[Bowser's Castle]]. [[Dark Bowser]] creates dark variations on Koopa Troopas for one of his attacks.

 

 

Red and green Koopa Troopas return in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'', where they additionally are found as enemies in the ''[[Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'' mode. Green Koopa Troopas have the Special Skill Mega Tackle, while red Koopa Troopas have the Special Skill Charging Champ and are strong against all four [[Para-Biddybud]] variants. Captain Koopa Troopa returns with the Special Skill DEF Up, though he does not have the role of captain in gameplay. All of the aforementioned Koopa Troopas are weak to Dry Bones, pink [[Shy Guy]]s and [[Spike]]s. A green Koopa Troopa appears alongside a [[Scutlet (enemy)|Scutlet]] to stop [[Bowser Jr.]] and the [[Koopalings]] from progressing, only to be defeated and freed from the brainwashing.

 

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 Koopa also makes a reappearance. As for Paratroopas, Corporal Paraplonk reappears and [[Dreamy Bowser]] can create [[Dreamy Paratroopa]]s.

 

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]] 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 opposite direction off, and must be countered with the hammer, at which point it will turn into an [[Unshelled Koopa Troopa|unshelled Koopa]] and can get counterattacked repeatedly. This marks the first time in the ''Mario & Luigi'' series where normal Koopa Troopas have appeared as enemies, as previous installments only have different species of Koopa Troopas as enemies. [[Paper Paratroopa]]s are also enemies.

 

====''Mario & Luigi: Brothership''====

Koopa Troopas appear as enemies in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'', found in [[Offandon Island]] and [[Bowser's Castle]]. One Koopa Troopa can retreat into its shell while another kicks the Koopa Troopa at Mario or Luigi, which must be jumped over. If the kicking Koopa Troopa spins, the shell moves slower and goes for the brother the kicking Koopa Troopa was not facing. If Mario or Luigi jump on the Koopa Troopa shell, they can kick it at other enemies like when using the Green Shell Bros. Attack, although Mario or Luigi take damage if they miss a kick. On their own, a Koopa Troopa can retreat into its shell and charge at a brother, who must counter with the hammer and damages another enemy if successful.

 

 

===''Mario Pinball Land''===

Blue Koopa Troopas (referred to as Koopas)<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Nintendo Power]]'' issue 185|page=116|date=November 2004|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite|language=en|date=2004|title=''Mario Pinball Land'' instruction booklet|page=25|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref> are enemies in ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]''. They are encountered in two areas of the [[Grassy Greens Stage]]. Hitting a Koopa Troopa causes it to temporarily fall backward on its shell, and hitting it again while it is in that position defeats it and awards 2,000 [[point]]s. In both areas, defeating all the Koopa Troopas yields the player a [[Power Star|Star]].

 

===''Yakuman DS''===

[[File:KoopaYDS.png|thumb|left|Koopa Troopa in ''Yakuman DS'']]

 

===''Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix''===

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

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===''Super Princess Peach''===

Koopa Troopas, just called Koopas, also appear in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'', having the same roles from the ''[[Super Mario (series)|Mario]]'' platformer games, but with the appearance of those in the ''[[Yoshi's Island (series)|Yoshi's Island]]'' games. There are four variants: Green Koopas, [[Mad Green Koopa]]s, Red Koopas, and [[Glad Red Koopa]]s. [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopas]] also appear with two [[Vibe]] variants.

 

===''Mario Baseball'' series===

Koopa Troopas appear as team players in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'', along with ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. Only two colors are playable, both of them being green and red variants. In both games, the Koopa Troopas has good [[chemistry]] with [[Bowser]], [[Koopa Paratroopa]] and [[Dry Bones]].

 

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. Koopas can also been seen as spectators at Mario Stadium, especially during the opening cinematic.

 

In ''Mario Super Sluggers'', both Koopa Troopas have good batting and running skills. However, their pitching and fielding skills are weak. In addition to having good chemistry with Bowser, Koopa Paratroopa, and Dry Bones, they also have good chemistry with [[Bowser Jr.]] They are one of the few characters in the game to not have bad chemistry with any characters. In the cinematic that plays after defeating Bowser in Challenge Mode, a Koopa is briefly seen celebrating with the other characters before the fleet marches towards the entrance of the Baseball Kingdom, looking towards the sunset until the lights turn on for the night.

 

===''Mario Strikers'' series===

In the [[Mario Strikers (series)|''Mario Strikers'' series]], Koopa Troopas are sidekick characters in ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'' and ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''. Depending on which team captain is selected, the colors of a Koopa may vary regarding its skin, shell, and uniform. In ''Mario Strikers Charged'', a Koopa Troopa's skin color for all variants remains yellow, and their shells are overlapped with pieces of armor.

 

===''Mario & Sonic'' series===

Koopa Troopas make various non-playable appearances in the [[Mario & Sonic (series)|''Mario & Sonic'' series]]. During the opening sequence of the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', Koopa Troopas appear as cameramen during the [[Archery (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Wii)|Archery]] and [[High Jump (event)|High Jump]] events, even though they go unseen in the playable events themselves. Additionally, Koopa Troopas appear as spectators within the crowds throughout the game. A Koopa Troopa appears as a referee in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''. In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'', a pair of Koopa Troopas appear as one of the opponents in [[Event]]s that require pairs of characters to be used, but the Koopa Troopas are never seen competing in the events.

===''Yoshi's Woolly World'' / ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World''===

===''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition''===

Koopa Troopas appear in green, red, and yellow varieties in ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]''.

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Green Koopa Troopas are Water-attribute enemies. In battle, in addition to attacking normally, they may occasionally use '''Green Shell''' to nullify Fire attribute damage for two turns. When defeated, it may randomly drop a [[Baddie Block#Water Block|Water Block]] of itself. As Water enemies, they take extra damage from Wood attribute attacks and less from Fire damage.  

As teammates, they have an HP rating of 3/6, an ATK rating of 1/6, and an 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 [[fruit (Yoshi food)|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|Wendy O. Koopa]]'s forms as a teammate has a Green Koopa Troopa accompanying her, and is named '''Wendy & Green Koopa Troopa'''.

Red Koopa Troopas are Fire-attribute enemies. In battle, they may occasionally use '''Red Shell''' to nullify Wood attribute damage for two turns. When defeated, it may randomly drop a [[Baddie Block#Fire Block|Fire Block]] of itself. As Fire enemies, they take extra damage from Water attribute attacks and less from Wood damage.

As teammates, they have an HP rating of 3/6, an ATK rating of 1/6, and an 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|Larry Koopa]]'s forms as a teammate has a Red Koopa Troopa accompanying him, and is named '''Larry & Red Koopa Troopa'''.

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===''Skylanders: SuperChargers''===

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

 

In the Super Mario Mash-up in ''[[Minecraft]]'', Sheep 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 peach-colored skin resembling the ones from ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]''. Their shells also have more plates, and as such may actually be intended to be [[Shellcreeper]]s.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'', a Boo named Boopa Troopa is found in [[Treacherous Mansion]]'s [[E-2: Double Trouble]].

 

===Unused appearances===

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>{{cite|url=www.smbmovie.com/SMBArchive/preproduction/artwork/15_art.html|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' film preproduction artwork|publisher=www.smbmovie.com|language=en|accessdate=July 6, 2024}}</ref>

 

==Physical appearance and traits==

 

 

 

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|Grand Goomba]]s and the [[King Bob-omb|Big 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. One of Koopa Troopa's sound effects is derived from the stock sound "HUMAN, YELL - YELL: FEMALE" from Voice Spectral Vol. 1 - Track 02.<ref>{{cite|author=TheRealBurnerAccount|date=September 26, 2019|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I3LNhfirK4&t=7s|timestamp=0:07|title=Voice Spectral Vol. 1 - Track 02 (with "Esquire"/YTV/SM64 Koopa Scream)|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=January 17, 2024}}</ref>

 

 

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|[[File:PDSMBE-GreenKoopaTroopa-TeamImage.png]]

|Yellow

|Green

|''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''

|[[File:PDSMBE-RedKoopaTroopa-TeamImage.png]]

|Yellow

|Red

|''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''

|[[File:BlueKoopaParatroopaMSS.png|60px]]

|Yellow

|[[File:PDSMBE-YellowKoopaTroopa-TeamImage.png]]

|Yellow

|Yellow

|[[File:SuperMarioStrikers-KoopaTroopaLuigiTeam.png|75px]]

|Yellow

|[[File:SuperMarioStrikers-KoopaTroopaMarioTeam.png]]

|Orange

|Red

|''[[Super Mario Strikers]]''

|[[File:SuperMarioStrikers-KoopaTroopaPeachTeam.png]]

|Pink

|Light-blue

|[[File:SuperMarioStrikers-KoopaTroopaYoshiTeam.png|75px]]

|Yellow

|[[File:SuperMarioStrikers-KoopaTroopaDonkeyKongTeam.png]]

|Yellow

|Light-green

==List of appearances==

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{|class=wikitable

!width=30%|Title

!width=20%|Year

!width=20%|System/Format

|''[[VS. Super Mario Bros.]]''||1986||Arcade

|-

|''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]''||1986||NES (Disk System)

|-

|''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!]]''||1986||Film

|''[[Super Mario Bros. Special]]''||1986||{{wp|PC-8800 series|NEC PC-88}}

|''[[All Night Nippon: Super Mario Bros.]]''||1986||NES (Disk System)

|''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''||1988||NES

|''[[Alleyway]]''||1989||[[Game Boy]]

|''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]''||1989||TV Series

|''[[Princess Toadstool's Castle Run]]''||1990||[[Super Mario Bros. Watch]]