Editing Koopa Troopa

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|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>[[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>[[Rift Koopa]]<br>[[Robo Troopa]]<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]]

|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]]

 

'''Koopa Troopas''' (commonly shortened to '''Koopas''' or sometimes '''Troopas''') are anthropomorphic turtles with removable shells that come in many different colors, with green and red Koopa Troopas being the most common; green Koopa Troopas usually walk in a straight line until they hit a wall or fall into a bottomless pit, while red Koopa Troopas walk back and forth without walking off of the platforms they are on. Koopa Troopas are the most common members of the [[Koopa (species)| Koopa species]]. Most serve as foot soldiers belonging to [[Bowser's Minions]], being the second most common enemy encountered by Mario behind the [[Goomba]]s. As revealed in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', however, not all Koopa Troopas work for [[Bowser]] (or any other villain), some of whom even act as allies to [[Mario]] during his adventures, and have appeared as playable characters in various spin-off games starting with ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''. Koopa Troopas can utilize their shells in a variety of ways.

 

An enemy that first appeared in {{id|MB|game}}, 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.

====''Super Mario Bros.'' / ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''====

Koopa Troopas are enemies in both {{a|SMB|l}} and {{a|SMBTLL|l}}, moving faster in the latter game. They also have a flying variety known as [[Koopa Paratroopa]]. If a Koopa Troopa is stomped, it recedes into [[Koopa Shell|shell]] and then kicked at other enemies. If the shell is left alone for a while, Koopa moves its legs before re-emerging. There are green Koopa Troopas, which continue in a single direction until being defeated, and red, which patrols a set area without walking off any edges, due to their timid nature.<ref>{{cite|date=1985|title={{a|SMB}} instruction booklet|format=PDF|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|page=11|quote=Very timid, he gets scared easily and runs back and forth a lot.}}</ref> 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), but it uprights itself after some time. A Koopa Troopa is the [[Impostor Bowser|fake Bowser]] of {{id|World 2-4|SMB}} of {{a|SMB}}<ref>{{cite|timestamp=0:23|url=youtu.be/OtNmATMvyMs?feature=shared&t=23|title={{a|SMB}} - World 2-4|author=[[User:VideoGamePhenomHD|VideoGamePhenom]]|date=August 24, 2019|publisher=YouTube|language=en|accessdate=December 30, 2024}}</ref> and [[World A-4]] of {{a|SMBTLL}}.<ref>{{cite|author=VideoGamePhenom|date=September 21, 2019|url=youtu.be/MhV6Up8hiCU?feature=shared&t=28|timestamp=0:28|title={{a|SMAS}} - {{a|SMBTLL}} - World A-4|publisher=YouTube|language=en|accessdate=December 30, 2024}}</ref> Koopas descend staircases in some levels like at the end of {{id|World 3-1|SMB}}, allowing the player to kick the Koopa's shell repeatedly against the staircase for a potential unlimited number of lives, but this trick is not doable in {{a|VSSMB|l}} since the Koopas have been replaced by [[Goomba|Little Goombas]]. [[Castle]] levels utilize a darker palette for green Koopa Troopas. In {{a|SMBTLL}} only, Koopa Troopas can appear underwater, where they are depicted with light gray shells due to hardware limits.

Koopa Troopas do not appear in {{a|SMB2|l}}, but their [[Koopa Shell|shells]] are usable items that can be thrown at enemies, hurting neither the player nor bouncing off walls; this is changed in {{a|SMA|l}}.

Koopa Troopas return as enemies in {{a|SMB3}}, this time in most worlds. Unlike before, a Koopa in its shell can be picked up and tossed, which would also be the later appearances. The ending shows a Koopa standing on two feet, praying to [[Statue Mario]].<ref>{{cite|timestamp=01:09|url=youtu.be/JkALFsUbkDg?feature=shared&t=69|title={{a|SMB3}} - Ending|author=VideoGamePhenom|date=September 7, 2019|publisher=YouTube|language=en|accessdate=December 30, 2024}}</ref> [[Big Koopa Troopa|Giant Koopa]]s and [[Dry Bones]] are added as giant and skeletal varieties of Koopa Troopa, respectively. Bowser refers to himself as "Koopa Troopa" in British English releases during the letter revealing that he had kidnapped the princess.<ref>{{cite|url=tcrf.net/Super_Mario_Bros._3/Version_Differences#Bowser.27s_Letter|title={{a|SMB3}}/Version Differences - Bowser's Letter|publisher=The Cutting Room Floor|language=en}}</ref>

A regular green Koopa Troopa appears alongside Spinies in a variation of ''{{id|Mario Bros.|game}}'' known as the {{id|Battle Game|SMAS}} in {{a|SMAS|l}}.

Koopa Troopas do not appear in {{a|SML|l}} but receive varieties named [[Bombshell Koopa]], which have [[bomb]]s for shells.

[[File:SMWKoopa.png|thumb|upright=0.66|left|Artwork from {{a|SMW}}]]

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{{a|SMW|l}} marks many changes to Koopa Troopas. It introduces their recurring design of walking on two legs in-game and wearing shoes. Jumping on a Koopa knocks it out of its shell, becoming an [[Unshelled Koopa Troopa|unshelled Koopa]], stunning and leaving it vulnerable for a short period of time. To reclaim its shell, a Koopa has to walk back to it before Mario grabs it.

This is the first game to introduce Koopas and [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]]s wearing [[Yellow Shell]]s and [[Blue Shell]]s. Also, if Yoshi eats certain color shells, then he will gain abilities: [[Green Shell]]s do nothing and can only be spat out normally, [[Red Shell]]s allow Yoshi to spit fire, Yellow Shells allow Yoshi to create a [[sand cloud]] after landing from a jump, defeating any enemies on the ground nearby, and Blue Shells allow Yoshi to fly for a short period of time. The different color shells also point to the behavior of the Koopa Troopas. The blue-shelled type is the faster counterpart of red-shelled Koopa Troopas, and if it loses its shell, the blue-shelled Koopa Troopa kicks any shell in its path instead of jumping into a different one. It also does not get stunned when it loses its shell, as it slides out on its feet as opposed to its belly like other Koopa Troopas. Yellow-shelled Koopa Troopas are unique and tend to chase after Mario, but act like faster green-shelled Koopa Troopas in movement. When yellow-shelled Koopa Troopas lose their shell, a coin pops out. When a yellow shell-less Koopa finds a new shell, it will turn into a [[Shell (flashing)|flashing Shell]] and chase Mario. It will be invincible to most of Mario's moves while defeating enemies in its path; however, [[Yoshi]] can eat this shell and gain all three shell abilities for a limited time, and a spin jump will also destroy this shell. [[Magikoopa]]s can create yellow-shelled Koopa Troopas out of [[Rotating Block]]s. The game also introduces [[Climbing Koopa]]s, a variety that can climb on [[Chain-Link|fences]].

After the player completes the [[Special Zone]], or finds all exits in {{a|SMA2|l}}, all Koopa Troopas (except the climbing variants) become '''Mask Koopas''', with their respective shells becoming round masks that vaguely resemble Mario. With this, Green and Red Koopas will be replaced with their Yellow and Blue counterparts respectively, although standalone unshelled Koopas and other Koopa Troopa species will keep their original colors.

Koopa Troopas appear in {{a|SML2|l}}, being four-legged like in the {{a|FC|l}} titles. Their traits are shared with the red-shelled type, although Koopa Troopas are depicted as green-shelled in the artwork.

Green-shelled 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 found only in [[Bob-omb Battlefield]] and [[Tiny-Huge Island]] in {{a|SM64|l}}. They try to run from Mario, unlike earlier games. 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 a Koopa Troopa in this state defeats it, then the Koopa Troopa drops 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 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 whoop- or hiccup-like sound that would eventually become the standard sound effect for Koopa Troopas.

Koopa Troopas return in {{a|SM64DS|l}}, having the same behavior as before. An unused yet fully functional red Koopa Troopa is located within the game code. When it sees the player, the red Koopa Troopas runs into them and knocks them around, unlike the green ones. Koopa Troopas cannot have their shells ridden, but 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 {{a|Sunshine|l}}, an electric-shelled variant known as the [[Electro-Koopa]] and a large, sleeping variant known as the [[Snooza Koopa]] do.

[[File:NSMB Green Koopa Troopa Artwork.png|thumb|120px|left|Artwork from {{a|NSMB}}]]  

Koopa Troopas appear in {{a|NSMB|l}}. It can be ground-pounded into its shell be sent sliding. The [[Shell Mario|Shell power-up]] gives Mario a [[Blue Shell]], allowing him to [[shell dash|slide]] along the ground. The Mario vs. Luigi mode features a blue Koopa Troopa in the snow battle stage, and defeating it allows Mario to take the shell and become Shell Mario. Koopa Troopas react to the [[Paah|vocal riffs]] in the music.

Koopa Troopas in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' walk on all-fours and do not wear shoes, like in the {{a|FC}}/NES titles. They always have angry expressions and retain their hiccup-like sounds. Nearly all of the Koopa Troopas wear green shells and walk very slowly, first appearing in the [[Space Junk Galaxy]] and later returning in galaxies such as the [[Bigmouth Galaxy]] and [[Bowser Jr.'s Airship Armada]]. Only one red Koopa ever appears, near the lighthouse in the [[Sea Slide Galaxy]] - it walks noticeably quicker than the green ones. Koopas follow a set path (either back-and-forth in a straight line or in a circle) and can hurt the player when touched. A Koopa retreats into its shell if stomped or [[spin|spun]] into before re-emerging moments later. Spinning nearby one without hitting it will cause it to stop and tremble for a moment before resuming its patrol. Either throwing or breaking a Koopa's shell causes it to respawn in the same area it patrolled, an ability shared only with [[Cataquack]]s from the [[Beach Bowl Galaxy]]. [[Koopa Shell|Koopa shells]] are throwable items and are more common than Koopas themselves.

An unused blue-shelled variant of a Koopa Troopa is present within the game files.

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

In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', Koopa Troopas appear only in green varieties, with a single normal Koopa Troopa exclusively appearing in the [[Cosmic Cove Galaxy]]. It walks in a tight square shape, though it otherwise still acts the same as the ones in the previous game, including respawning after being defeated. [[Big Koopa Troopa|Giant Koopa]]s also appear in the [[Supermassive Galaxy]].

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Koopa Troopas are enemies in {{a|SM3DL|l}}, this time using their design from {{a|SMW}} in addition to having a dark navy blue pigment in their eyes. Koopa Troopas appear in {{id|World 1-2|SM3DL}}, {{id|World 1-3|SM3DL}}, {{id|World 4-1|SM3DL}}, and [[Special 4-1]], with a total of twelve appearing. They behave similarly to their versions from previous games, where [[Mario]] stomps them and they retreat into their [[Green Shell|shells]] so Mario can kick them to attack enemies. However, in this game, no matter how Mario attacks them, Koopa Troopas only retreat inside their shells when hit, though hitting them with another shell or running into them while [[Invincible Mario|invincible]] does destroy them. However, this only works if the Koopa that is hit has not retreated into its shell; hitting another shell results in that shell moving, and two shells in motion hitting each other simply rebound. They will never get back out of their shells in this game and remain in them endlessly once they have been attacked. Mario can only kick shells in this title; he cannot hold them. While retreated into their shells, [[Tanooki Mario]] can whip them with his tail or [[Fire Mario]] can shoot them with fireballs simultaneously five times to make the shell break open and reveal a 1-Up Mushroom. After the player has defeated [[Bowser]] in {{world link|8|bowser3d|World 8-Bowser: Part 1}} 1 for the first time, the Toads find a postcard that has a picture of [[Luigi]] captured by a Koopa Troopa and a [[Peepa]].

Koopa Troopas return in {{a|NSMB2|l}}. They are generally the same as before, though activating a [[Gold Ring]] turns Koopa Troopas golden for a time. Gold-shelled Koopa Troopas form a trail of coins behind them if their shell travels along the ground. The player earns more coins incrementally as the gold Koopa Troopa hits enemies.

Koopa Troopas reappear in {{a|NSMBU|l}}, along with [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]]s and [[Big Koopa Troopa]]s. Koopa Troopas behave like they do in earlier appearances.

Koopa Troopas return in {{a|SM3DW|l}} and {{a|SM3DW+BF|the port}}. They usually chase 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 retain their hiccuping sounds. There are empty shells that the player character can [[shell dash|climb into]] and travel around in to defeat nearby enemies.

Koopa Troopas receive a variation in the port's ''[[Bowser's Fury]]'' mode named '''Cat Koopa Troopas''', based on the [[Cat Mario|Cat transformation]]. It has fur, cat ears, and a longer, cat-like tail.

Koopa Troopas are enemies in {{a|SMM|l}}, {{a|SMM3DS|l}}, and {{a|SMM2|l}}, retaining their behavior in every game style except the latter's {{a|SM3DW}} style, where Koopa Troopas cannot chase Mario. Koopa Troopas are enemies that can be placed in the Course Editor, starting out green but can be shook to become red. Koopa Troopas can be enlarged by a [[Super Mushroom]], and they can receive wings to become Koopa Paratroopas. They can be placed in [[Bill Blaster]]s, [[Warp Pipe]]s, and [[Block]]s.

When they are enlarged, their shells can break through blocks without bouncing. Koopa Shells are able to bounce on [[Trampoline]]s and [[Note Block]]s in this game. In the {{a|SMW}}, stomping a Koopa Troopa turns it into an [[Unshelled Koopa Troopa|unshelled Koopa]], which also occurs in the {{a|SM3DW}} style.

Koopa Troopas reappear in {{a|SMR|l}} and behave similarly to how they did in the ''New Super Mario Bros.'' games. Green Koopa Troopas and Red Koopa Troopas have different listings in the Notebook and are [[level up|levelled up]] separately. When Mario stomps on a Koopa Troopa, the shell is instantly sent sliding, without the need to stomp or kick the shell seperately. Even still, attacking a block that a Koopa Troopa stands on throws the Koopa forward in non-spinning shell form. Koopas recover much faster than usual from this state, but it lasts long enough to walk into the shell given no impediments. When the player [[Vaulting|vault]]s over a Koopa Troopa, it retreats into its shell until the move ends. Using a [[Vaulting Jump]] will kick the shell. Stomping on them still grants coins, but does not count as defeating them on the Results screen and for leveling up. To level them up, they have to be defeated in ways that do not have them retreat into the shell, of which there are many. Examples include using another shell, [[roll]]ing into them, or being invincible.

Unlike other games of the ''{{id|Super Mario|series}}'' series, Koopa Troopas are not enemies in {{a|SMO|l}}, except during the 8-bit segments. They wear irremovable hats, preventing Mario from potentially capturing them. A red Koopa Troopa wearing a sombrero, a blue one wearing a snow hood, and a purple one wearing an astronaut helmet appear in the [[Sand Kingdom]], [[Snow Kingdom]], and [[Moon Kingdom]], respectively, hosting the Trace-Walking minigame that involves Mario walking on a circle of arrows (a triangle for the Snow Kingdom version) that disappear after some time. The Koopa Troopa gives Mario a Power Moon if he gets 80 points. The Koopa Troopa later provides the opportunity for Mario to take on each trace-walking challenge again for more Power Moons, now from scoring 90 points or more, after Mario has broken the [[Moon Rock]]s in the respective kingdoms during the post-game.

A green Koopa Troopa in a cap hosts the Koopa Freerunning mini-game after Mario completes the story. The mini-game involves trying to reach a shing beacon at the end before a racing quartet of Koopa Troopas, the [[Roving Racers]]. The Roving Racers have longer arms and legs than regular Koopa Troopas to match Mario's body proportions.

Koopa Troopas return as enemies in {{a|SMBW|l}} and have a hunched posture, similar to games of the [[Nintendo 64]] era. When the player is close enough, a Koopa Troopa sports an angry expression, similar to ''Super Mario Galaxy'' and ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''. The game introduces [[Rolla Koopa]], a pink-shelled variant that wears roller skates, and [[Snortoise]]s, which resemble a sea turtle and soft-shelled turtle.

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]].

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.

 

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

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

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 {{a|NES|l}} 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.

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 is playable in {{a|MKDD|l}}. Its special item is the [[Triple Green Shell]], and its personal kart is the [[Koopa Dasher]]. Koopa Troopa is partnered with a red [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]] by default.

A green Koopa returns 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 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}}.

A Koopa is the penultimate boss of {{a|YSafari|l}}, fighting in [[Mecha Nokonoko]], and has a gun turret manned by four Koopa Troopas.

Koopa Troopas, known as '''Koopas''',<ref>{{cite|title=''Hotel Mario'' instruction book|page=15|date=1994|publisher=Philips|language=en}}</ref> are enemies in {{a|HM|l}} along with their varieties [[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 {{a|N64|l}} version of {{id|MT|N64}}, Koopa Troopas only appear in [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]]'s trophy celebration to congratulate him, as well as in the background of many courts. In {{a|MPT|l}}, 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 {{id|Water Bomb|move}} 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 cutscenes of {{a|MPT}}. 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.

Koopas are the only way to defeat enemies such as [[Thorny|Thornies]] in {{a|MC|l}}, by hitting it 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.''

Green and red varieties of Koopa Troopas do appear as enemies in {{a|SMW2YI|l}}, but not that often. They are first seen in the level [[Visit Koopa And Para-Koopa]]. Koopa Troopas can be knocked out of their shells, like in {{a|SMW}}. A red Koopa Troopa named [[Hookbill the Koopa]] serves as one of the bosses, beginning as a regular-sized Koopa Troopa before growing to a significantly larger four-legged Koopa Troopa.

Koopa Troopas and Para-Koopas reappear in both sequels, {{a|YIDS|l}} and {{a|YNI|l}}, having the same role as before. The Koopa Troopas of {{a|YIDS}} resemble their design from {{a|SMW2YI}}, the only difference being a much lighter outline and a slight increase in size, while Koopa Troopas in {{a|YNI}} resemble their usual design from other appearances around the time.

Koopas, as they are simply referred to, appear as a suit of playing cards in Go Fish in ''[[Mario's FUNdamentals]]''. 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 {{a|SMRPG|l}}, having been seemingly replaced by armored Koopa Troopas named [[Terrapin]]s. Despite this, many Paratroopas appear, 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.

Koopa Troopas award a player ten [[coin]]s each time they pass the starting point in {{a|MP|l}}, unless the [[No Koopa]] item is active. Four Koopa Troopas are in the {{id|Shell Game|minigame}}, where the player has to find which of them has the treasure,<ref>{{cite|author=Game Rules|title={{a|MP|l}}|date=1998|publisher=Nintendo|language=en|quote=Find the Koopa Troopa that has the treasure.}}</ref> containing [[coin]]s.

A Koopa Troopa appears in the introduction of {{a|MP2|l}}, 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. A Koopa Troopa is attacked by Bowser at the end of each board, and the winning player rescues him before facing Bowser.

A Koopa Troopa is Mario's starting partner in Battle Mode in {{a|MP3|l}}. 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.

A {{id|Koopa Troopa|MP4}} hosts the [[Koopa's Seaside Soiree]] and the option room in {{a|MP4|l}}. 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 {{a|MP5|l}}. Two Koopa Troopas exit a church at the start of the {{id|Flower Shower|minigame}} minigame, with the red Koopa Troopa throwing a bouquet up in the sky, leaving players to collect as many within the time limit. A Koopa Troopa is next to the 90-foot marker in the minigame {{id|Triple Jump|minigame}}. Koopa Troopas also appear in the background in [[Random Ride]].

Koopa Troopas host many of the events at [[Faire Square]] in {{a|MP6|l}}. They are in the background of both [[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.

Koopa runs the {{id|Koopa Bank|MPA}} in {{id|Shroom City|MPA}} in {{a|MPA}}. He is stated to do a lot of cleaning.<ref>{{cite|author=Description|title={{a|MPA}}|date=2005|publisher=Nintendo|language=en|quote=An all-business chap who just can't stop cleaning.}}</ref> When approached, Koopa informs the player that he has been robbed.<ref>{{cite|author=Koopa|date=2005|title={{a|MPA}}|quote=G-good heavens! I've been robbed! Please, won't you help a Koopa out?|publisher=Nintendo|language=en]}</ref> When the quest starts, Koopa proceeds to explain to [[Shroomlock]], who had just entered that lots of money had been stolen when the power went out. Of the three culprits at the bank at the time, either [[Goombob]], [[Mr. I]], and [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]], 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.<ref>{{cite|author=Paratroopa|quote=It was just a joke. Sorry about that.|title={{a|MPA}}|publisher=Nintendo|date=2005|language=en}}</ref> Koopa then asks Shroomlock not to arrest him,<ref>{{cite|author=Koopa|date=2005|title={{a|MPA}}|quote=...Detective, could you let Paratroopa go?|publisher=Nintendo|language=en}}</ref> having not intended any harm, and Shroomlock obliges. Keeping to his promise of rewarding a [[Gaddget]] earlier,<ref>{{cite|author=Koopa|quote=Yes! I'll give you a Gaddget if you do it!|title={{a|MPA}}|publisher=Nintendo|language=en}}</ref> Koopa gives the player the [[Card Trick]] Gaddget. Koopa is stated in the end credits to often swaps jobs with Paratroopa.

Koopa Troopas also appear in the minigames [[Floor It!]], as one of the species to take to their respective floors, and [[Watch 'Em]], where the player has to guess which of the three [[Warp Pipe]]s has a Koopa Troopa.

Koopa Troopas run the Orb Shops of [[Pagoda Peak]] and [[Windmillville]] in {{a|MP7|l}}. Pagoda Peak also has a Koopa Troopa named [[Koopa Master]] at the top of the peak, where players can buy stars from him

A notable Koopa Troopa named [[Holly Koopa]] gives out money at [[Shy Guy's Perplex Express]] in exchange for candy when a player lands on her [[Green Space]] in {{a|MP8|l}}. In [[Star Battle Arena]], players must get 50 coins to her to win the match, and some other Koopa Troopas are seen 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 the minigame {{id|Sugar Rush|minigame}}. Other minigames they are in include {{id|Picture Perfect|minigame}}, where a flying Red Shell is one of the pictures, a cameo in [[Blazing Lassos]] and [[Breakneck Building]], an enemy in [[Specter Inspector]], audiences in [[Fruit Picker]], [[Pour to Score]], {{id|Stampede|minigame}}, a biker in [[Moped Mayhem]], and lastly the proprietor in the Surprise Wagon and the music maker in the Carnival Calliope.

A lone Koopa Troopa named Koopa, along with his grandfather, [[Koopa Krag]], have major roles in {{a|MPDS|l}}. At [[Kamek's Library]], he asks the player characters to help free Koopa Krag, who had been trapped in a book by [[Kamek]]. Following Kamek's defeat and Koopa Krag being freed, the characters earn the fourth [[Sky Crystal]]. There is also an unlockable figure and badge of Koopa.

A Koopa Troopa (simply referred to as "Koopa") appears as a starting playable character in ''[[Mario Party 9]]''. Koopa is available by default in Solo mode; thus, unlike [[Shy Guy]] and [[Magikoopa]], he will not run away with the player's [[Mini Star]]s if he wins a board in this mode, making ''Mario Party 9'' one of the games where Koopa is not allied with the Koopa Troop. His default partner in this game is Toad.

Koopa Troopas are interactable characters in {{a|MPIT|l}}. Their minigame roles include being inside of a bubble in [[Spin the Bubble]], tiles in the minigames [[Match Faker]] and [[Tap Dash]], and as a constellation in [[Starring Artist]].

Koopa Troopas are non-playable characters in {{a|MP10|l}}, appearing in some minigames and the [[Mario Board]].

Koopa Troopas are again minor characters in {{a|MPSR|l}}. They appear in a few minigames, such as in [[Pop Quiz]] where they are selectable enemies in a few questions.

Koopa Troopas also appear in {{a|MPTT100|l}}, reprising their roles in the minigames [[Three Door Monty]], [[GOOOOOOOAL!!]], [[Dinger Derby]], {{id|Triple Jump|minigame}}, {{id|Ice Hockey|minigame}}, [[Slot Trot]], [[Dart Attack]], [[Jigsaw Jumble]], and [[Soar to Score]]. They also replace the Shy Guys in [[Blame It on the Crane]]. A Koopa Troopa amiibo can be scanned for bonus coins in Minigame Island, and a stamp of it can be collected in Minigame Match.

A Koopa Troopa is playable in {{a|SMP|l}}. His special [[Dice Block]], the [[Super Mario Party#Koopa Troopa Dice Block|Koopa Troopa Dice Block]], can roll 1, 1, 2, 3, 3, or 10. Red Koopa Troopas also appear as non-playable characters found in the background of some minigames.

 

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

A Koopa Troopa is a host in {{a|MPS|l}}, retaining this role from {{a|MP}}, while another hosts the [[Koopa Bank]].<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=June 15, 2021|language=en|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECpO8LaxeIo|title=''Mario Party Superstars'' - Nintendo Treehouse: Live {{!}} E3 2021|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=July 6, 2024}}</ref>

Koopa Troopa returns as a playable character in {{a|SMPJ|l}}. His role is based on his appearance from {{a|SMP}}.

Koopa Troopas most prominently appear as enemies in the single-player campaigns throughout the series. In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', Koopa Troopas appear in the first stage of {{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode (SSBM)|Adventure Mode}}, [[Mushroom Kingdom (Adventure Mode)|Mushroom Kingdom]], though they can also uncommonly from a {{iw|smashwiki|Party Ball}} during regular matches. Unlike in the ''Super Mario'' games, green Koopa Troopas will turn around when reaching a ledge. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Koopa Troopas serve as part of [[Bowser]]'s army in [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]], and they are encountered as enemies in certain stages. In one part, a Koopa had stolen [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]]'s [[banana hoard]], so the two [[Kong]]s face off against several Koopa Troopas on a brief quest to retrieve their bananas. In one cutscene, Donkey Kong is shown to be able to break a Koopa's [[Koopa Shell|shell]] using his fist, which cannot occur during gameplay. Later on, Diddy Kong, [[Fox|Fox McCloud]], and [[Falco Lombardi]] also fight some Koopa Troopas while searching for the kidnapped Donkey Kong. Koopa Troopas are last seen being used by Bowser to attack {{iw|wikirby|Castle Dedede}} in order to steal the [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophies]] that he had amassed. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', Koopa Troopas appear as enemies in {{iw|smashwiki|Smash Run}}, behaving the same as their Subspace Emissary counterparts.

A Koopa Troopa was one of the requested playable characters for ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostResult3.html|title=アンケート集計拳!!|language=ja|publisher=www.nintendo.co.jp|accessdate=July 6, 2024}}</ref>

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

Koopa Troopas are featured as both enemies and allies in {{a|PM|l}}. 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]].

Koopa Troopas are both enemies and non-playable characters in {{a|PMTTYD|l}}. Enemy Koopas retain their red shells and accessories, but many of them are not under Bowser's command, unlike before. 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). A heroic Koopa Troopa is said to be one of the original four heroes who defeated the [[Shadow Queen]]; his spirit is encountered in a [[black chest]] in [[Pirate's Grotto]].

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]].

Koopa Troopas reappear in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', where their color schemes are a bit different: enemy Koopas may now appear wearing either green or red shells and will walk off ledges or turn around depending on their shell color as in the main series of platformers. Koopas do not have as much Defense as previous appearances and only have 1 HP - but they are generally harder to defeat since stomping on them will cause them to retreat inside their shells. Mario and company can defeat one using {{id|Boomer|SPM}}, [[Cudge]], or certain items, as well as another Koopa's shell. Koopatrols make another appearance, along with a new soccer-based variant known as the [[Koopa Striker]]; both also have dark variants.

The Koopa Troopas under Bowser's control are not as hostile towards Mario, and even attempt to save [[Princess Peach]] from [[Count Bleck]], but they still attack the player, including as 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.

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. Koopa Troopas attack by folding into shells and ramming into Mario; the attack deals more damage than in previous games, and occasionally inflicts the [[dizzy]] status. Using a Tail Sticker can reliably defeat them. Koopa Troopas can be beaten with a First Strike without battling once the player has obtained six [[MAX UP Heart|HP-Up Heart]]s. There are two varieties: 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.

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 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>

On the first section of the Cruiser explored, a Koopa in the crew informs the Mario Bros. that Bowser’s forces recently added a new member who is in training. A pair of crew Koopas teach the Mario Bros. how to jump together, while another pair teach the Bros. how to switch places in line. Before the Mario Bros. leave the section, another pair teach them how to use a [[Bros. Block]] by jumping beneath it in an alternating pattern. In the next section, a [[photographer]] Koopa informs the Mario Bros. that they need passport photos to enter the [[Beanbean Kingdom]] after inspecting their suitcase. The photographer offers to take their photo but warns them not to do any silly poses, but the player can by pressing any direction on the directional pad. Three other Koopas in the crew are also present waiting in line for their photos to be taken. If the Mario Bros. pointed the lost Koopa from Toadtown Square in the right direction, he offers them a [[Super Mushroom]] while organizing crates at the end of the section. At the next section over, a crew Koopa tells the Mario Bros. to be careful after they break a barrel. He then trains them how to fight as a pair against the Goombas stored in cargo (in the original, if the player tries to skip the tutorial on how to fight as a pair, the Koopa will run in, saying that Bowser would get mad if he doesn't teach them). After the training, another Koopa in the crew is struggling to barrel disobedient Goombas. He teaches the Mario Bros. how to start off battles by stomping on enemies and drops barrels on the Goombas after the Bros. subdue them. In the subsequent section, three more in the crew are met by the Mario Bros. One of them informs of the importance of reading signs and the other complains about the barrels blocking the way to the bridge. The third tells the Mario Bros. that hitting the [[! Block]] will activate a crane that moves cargo, dubbed [[Pinch Crane|"Mr. Pinch"]].<ref>“Hitting that block there activates the Pinch Crane. I like to call it Mr. Pinch. Don't ask me why.” ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''</ref> After the Bros. activate the block, "Mr. Pinch" picks up Luigi instead of the cargo, the Koopa comments on the mistake and suggests he be used as a lookout. On the upper deck of the ship, a crew member informs Bowser that they will soon be passing over 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.

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.

Once the adult Mario and Luigi have been brought aboard the Koopa Cruiser's bridge, the crew reports on a transmission from [[Shroob Castle]] and the alarms sound. They put the transmission on the bridge’s monitor revealing [[Princess Shroob]]. After hearing threats in her language, they warn that a [[Shroob missile]] is approaching the Cruiser from her castle. Baby Bowser orders them to fire the Koopa Cannon again to which the crew responds that they have no ammo left. The missile hits the Koopa Cruiser, sending the ship and its crew crash landing into [[Bowser's Castle]].

A reporter named [[Kylie Koopa]] also makes an appearance in the game. A variation called the [[Koopeleon]] also appears in the game. Koopa Paratroopa signs can be held by [[Handfake]]s.

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.

 

Multiple Koopa Paratroopas appear, including the [[Koopa Paratroopa Trio]] and [[Corporal Paraplonk]].

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.

 

Red shelled Koopa Troopas appear as NPCs, although only green shelled Koopa Troopas are fought in battle. Blue shelled Koopa Troopas also appear during Bowser's speech on Offandon Island.

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]].

In ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]'' they are messing around with [[Lakitu]]'s farm. Stomping a Koopa twice defeats it, with the latter requiring a perfect step. When defeated, Lakitu gives Mario/Luigi the [[Key]] to the [[Truffle Towers]].

Koopas, as they are simply called, are featured as enemies in {{a|SPP|l}}, being based on their appearance in the ''{{id|Super Mario|series|Super Mario}}'' series but using their design from the ''{{id|Yoshi's Island|series}}'' series. Besides the green and red types, the game adds two varieties: [[Mad Green Koopa]]s and [[Glad Red Koopa]]s. [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopas]] also appear with two [[Vibe]] variants.

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'''.

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

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

Koopa Troopas are playable side characters of the balance type in soccer and baseball in {{a|MSSuperstars|l}}. Green and red varieties are in both sports, but only baseball also has the blue and yellow types. Koopa Troopas are also enemies in Road to Superstar.  

Koopa Troopas of the green and red variety are enemies found only in [[Many Fish in the Sea]] in {{a|YCW|l}}.  

Koopa Troopas debut in the [[Dr. Mario (series)|''Dr. Mario'' series]] as assistants in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]''. Their stage mode skill grants 80 bonus points (50 prior to version 2.3.0) for each remaining [[capsule]] after completing a stage. At higher levels, the number of bonus points granted per capsule increases by 80 points per level (i.e., 160, 240, 320, and 400 points for level 2 to level 5; compare with 70, 100, 150, and 200 points prior to version 2.3.0). Their versus mode skill grants a 4%, 8%, 12%, 16%, or 20% chance (depending on the current level) that the attack meter will instantly fill when the opponent attacks, essentially counterattacking the opponent. A Clinic Event featured Koopa Troopa as a patient during season 4.

A Koopa Troopa also appears as a playable character under the name '''Dr. Koopa Troopa'''. Their skill has them breakdance; the effect is the same as [[Wendy|Dr. Wendy's]]. In stage mode, Dr. Koopa Troopa's shell bounces across the stage, breaking a certain amount of [[Brick Block|block]]s or getting coins from them. In versus mode viruses in the opponent's stage are put inside blocks. The amount of blocks or viruses targeted are fewer than Dr. Wendy's skill; Dr. Koopa Troopa's skill destroys 4 blocks (3 prior to version 2.2.0) as opposed to Dr. Wendy's 10, while in Versus mode at maximum level, Dr. Koopa Troopa turns up to 5 viruses into blocks as opposed to Dr. Wendy's maximum of 10. To compensate, their skill charges faster compared to Dr. Wendy's.

The Koopa Troopas are first seen when they invade the [[Snow Kingdom (The Super Mario Bros. Movie)|Snow Kingdom]] to steal the [[Super Star]] so [[Bowser]] can take over the world. In their second appearance, they are having a rave party with heavy metal music with the rest of [[Bowser's Minions]]. After Bowser declares that he will marry [[Princess Peach]], when one of the Koopa Troopas asks him "what if she says no," [[Bowser]] incinerates him completely into a [[Dry Bones]]. Later in the film, when the [[Koopa General]] reports to Bowser that [[Mario]], Peach, and [[Toad]] are taking a shortcut through Rainbow Road with the Kong Army, Bowser assembles an army of Koopa Troopas, led by the Koopa General, to ambush them on the way. The Koopas hold off the Kongs while the Koopa General chases Mario and eventually capture the Kongs and bring them in as prisoners for the sacrifice at Bowser and Peach's wedding. While some of the Koopa Troopas, accompanied by Goombas and other minions, raid the kingdom, most of them arrive at the wedding.

Koopa Troopas are anthropomorphic turtles with removable shells. In general, they have basic appearances compared to other Koopa species. They have large eyes with black beady pupils, large beak-like noses, short limbs, and large heads. Their hands have four pointed digits (excluding artwork from ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' and its [[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3|reissue]]) and have four pointed toes on their flat-soled feet, which, unlike other Koopa species, have no pads at all. In earlier games, Koopa Troopas were quadrupedal (walking on four legs), had flatter noses, and detailed leg joints. Starting from ''[[Super Mario World]]'' onwards, they now stand on two legs, have more rounded noses, and wear shoes with beige soles that often match the color of the shells they wear. In the ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' series, however, they revert back to walking on four legs barefooted.

Koopa Troopas generally have yellow or orange skin, with the exact tone varying greatly between games or sometimes within a game (in ''[[Super Mario Party]]'', for example, Red Koopa Troopas' skin have an orange tint from the playable Koopa Troopa). Besides this, some Koopa Troopas have been depicted with considerably different skin colors, such as [[Kroop|green]], [[Kuzzle|cyan]] or [[:File:SuperMarioStrikers-KoopaTroopaPeachTeam.png|pink]]. In ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'', the color of the Koopa Troopa sidekicks depends on which team they are on.  

A Koopa Troopa's shell consists of a carapace with colored, hexagon-shaped scutes separated by grooves in a pattern on the top, with smaller, triangular ones at the edges; a beige colored plaston with several horizontal grooves on its surface and six holes on it where the Koopa Troopa's head, arms, legs, and tail emerge from; all joined by a white bridge that follows along the perimeter of the shell and rises at the spots where the Koopa Troopa's head and tail are. The most common color for a Koopa Troopa's shell is green, with red being the second. However, there have also been less common colors such as blue, yellow, light-blue, light-green, orange, purple, black, and, on rare occasions, [[Gold Koopa Troopa|gold]]. Koopa Troopas are able to easily withdraw into their shell and pop back out quickly, an ability often used as an attack in the ''[[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi (series)|Mario & Luigi]]'' series, as well as a trick animation in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series. [[Unshelled Koopa Troopa|Underneath their shells]], they wear white undershirts (in ''Super Mario 64'' and its remake ''Super Mario 64 DS'', they also wear pink or blue shorts, respectively) and have round bodies.

From ''Super Mario 64'' onwards, Koopa Troopas have been given voices created electronically, starting with whooping sounds (which were also shared with Goombas, [[Big Goomba|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>

|Yellow / orange

|Yellow / orange

|''Super Mario Bros.''

|Yellow / orange

|''Super Mario World''

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|[[File:TTYDNS Dark Koopa Sprite.png|x120px]]

|Yellow / orange

|Purple

|''Paper Mario''<br>(as [[Dark Koopa]])

|''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''<br>(as [[Kroop]])

|Reddish orange

|Light blue

|''Super Mario Strikers''

|Yellow / orange

|''Super Mario Strikers''

|Yellow / orange

|Light green

|''Super Mario Strikers''

|Yellow / orange

|''Super Mario Strikers''  

|[[File:SMBW screenshot Troopa pink.png|x120px]]

|Yellow / orange

|''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''<br>(as [[Kylie Koopa]])

|''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''<br>(as [[Gold Koopa]])

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

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