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{{about|the enemy|other uses|[[Lakitu (disambiguation)]]}}
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|title=Lakitu
|image=[[File:NSMBU Lakitu Artwork.png|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
|image=[[File:Lakitu-NSMBU.png|200px]]<br>A '''Lakitu''', as it appears in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''.
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[List of games by date#1985|1985]])
|derived_species=[[Aqua Lakitu]]<br>[[Calm Lakitu]]<br>[[Calm Fishin' Boo]]<br>[[Commander Lakitu]]<br>[[Dark Lakitu]]<br>[[Fishin' Boo]]<br>[[Fishin' Lakitu]]<br>[[Glam Lakitu]]<br>[[Lakipea]]<br>[[Lakitu King]]<br>[[Lakitufo]]<br>[[Lakitu R]]<br>[[Lakitu in a Pipe]]<br>[[Thunder Lakitu]]<br>[[Wall Lakitu]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|parent_species=[[Koopa (species)|Koopa]]
|latest_portrayal=[[Tadd Morgan]] ([[List of games by date#2011|2011]]–present)
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#1985|1985]])
|variant_of=[[Koopa (species)|Koopa]]
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|variants=[[Aqua Lakitu]]<br>[[Calm Lakitu]]<br>[[Commander Lakitu]]<br>[[Dark Lakitu]]<br>[[Fishin' Lakitu]]<br>[[Gold Lakitu]]<br>[[Lakipea]]<br>[[Lakitufo]]<br>[[Lakitu King]]<br>[[Lakitu R]]<br>[[Thunder Lakitu]]<br>[[Wall Lakitu]]
|notable=[[List of implied characters#Flight|Flight]]<br>[[Giga Lakitu]]<br>[[Laki]]<br>[[Lakilester]]<br>[[Lakilulu]]<br>[[Lakithunder]]<br>[[Lakitu Bros.]]<br>[[Lakitu (character)|Lakitu]]<br>[[Royal Bus Driver]]<br>[[Spike Storm]]
|relatives=[[Lakitu's Cloud]]<br>[[Spiny Egg]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#2015|2015]])
|notable=[[List of implied characters#Flight|Flight]]<br>[[King Lakitu]]<br>[[Laki]]<br>[[Lakilester]]<br>[[Lakilulu]]<br>[[Lakithunder]]<br>[[Lakitu Bros.]]<br>[[Royal bus driver]]<br>[[Spike Storm]]
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'''Lakitus''' are [[List of enemies|enemies]] introduced in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' They are [[Koopa (species)|Koopas]] that ride [[Lakitu's Cloud|clouds]] through the skies, most often dropping [[Spiny Egg]]s down at targets. Some spinoff games include a Lakitu [[Lakitu (Mario Kart referee)|as a referee]], including the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'']], [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'']], and [[Mario Baseball (series)|''Mario Baseball'']] games. The instruction booklets of several spinoff games refer to the Lakitu character in singular form, suggesting against the idea of those games having several Lakitus.
'''Lakitus''' are [[Koopa]]s who ride [[Lakitu's Cloud|clouds]] through the skies, mostly dropping [[Spiny Egg]]s on [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]]. When they are defeated, their clouds can be ridden for a short amount of time. In other games, however, they appear to be taking on friendly roles, such as [[Mario Kart (series)|refereeing races]], umpiring [[Mario Tennis (series)|tennis]] and [[Mario Baseball (series)|baseball]] games, and even [[Lakitu Bros.|filming Mario's adventures]]. Many of the sports game manuals refer to Lakitu in the singular, indicating that there may only be a specific individual Lakitu involved (who is named for his species, as [[Toad]] or [[Yoshi]]), and ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' introduces a unique, playable Lakitu character. After being asked what video game character would represent him the best, [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] replied that Lakitu would, as it "seems to be very free, floating in the air, going anywhere", a type of personality Miyamoto can apparently relate to.<ref>[http://www.n-sider.com/articleview.php?articleid=271 N-Sider] (Retrieved on 2007-7-14)</ref>


==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario Bros.''====
====''Super Mario Bros.''====
[[File:Lakitu SMB artwork.jpg|thumb|left|x200px|Artwork from ''Super Mario Bros.'', the first design and appearance of Lakitus]]
[[File:LakuSMB.gif|frame|left]]
[[File:SMB Lakitu Sprite.png|frame]]
Lakitus make their debut in ''Super Mario Bros.'', whose manual describes as "the mysterious turtle who controls the clouds". Lakitus first appear in World 4-1 in this game, where they simply move back and forth at the top of the screen, ducking into their clouds to drop Spiny Eggs (which hatch into adult [[Spiny|Spinies]] upon collision with the ground). Only one Lakitu is present on screen at any given time, and they can be destroyed by either a stomp for 800 points or a [[Fireball]] for 200 points. A Lakitu also disguises itself as Bowser in World 5-4, but the player cannot reveal it unless they hit the [[Bowser Impostor]] with Fireballs.
In ''Super Mario Bros.'', Lakitus are first encountered in [[World 4-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 4-1]]. They move on a horizontal axis on the upper part of the screen, hiding in their clouds for about one second before throwing down Spiny's eggs, which become [[Spiny|Spinies]] upon landing. Only one Lakitu is ever encountered at a time. Even if it is defeated from either being [[stomp]]ed or being hit by a [[fireball]], worth 800 and 200 points, respectively, it spawns after several seconds. Lakitu retreats offscreen whenever the player character is about to activate the [[Goal Pole|flagpole]], though one in [[World 8-2 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 8-2]] stops its pursuit early on. A Lakitu is behind the disguise of the [[Impostor Bowser|fake Bowser]] in [[World 5-4 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 5-4]].


====''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''====
====''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''====
Lakitus appear in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]''. They are first encountered in [[World 4 (Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels)|World 4-1]]. Lakitus retain the same behavior as before, but they were recolored slightly darker. Lakitus appear in some of the underwater levels, like in World 9, and in the original [[Family Computer Disk System]] release only, the outline of Lakitu's cloud is colored gray like the other green enemies encountered there.
Lakitus retain their ''Super Mario Bros.'' role in the Japanese-only release ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]''. Like in ''Super Mario Bros.'', Lakitus first appear in [[World 4 (Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels)|World 4-1]]. They retain the same appearance and throw Spinies in the same way they did in the predecessor, however, they are slightly darker.


====''Super Mario Bros. 3'' / ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3''====
====''Super Mario Bros. 3''====
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Lakitus return in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' after their absence in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. Once again, they drop Spiny Eggs. Depending on the level, they may throw one of two types: a red egg that hatches into a Spiny on impact, or a green egg that does not hatch but continues rolling on the ground to harm [[Mario]]. Lakitus first appear in [[Water Land]]. In the [[Game Boy Advance]] [[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3|remake]] of this game, an unnamed Lakitu also helps in [[e-Reader]] use and conversion. All editions of ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' allow Mario and Luigi to use Lakitu's Cloud to skip [[level]]s.
Lakitus appear in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. They are first encountered in [[World 3-4 (Super Mario Bros. 3)|World 3-4]]. Some Lakitus throw green eggs that roll upon hitting the ground. In the remake ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', a different-looking Lakitu pulls the player character upward if the player selects an option to scan an [[e-Reader]] card; this is not possible in the European version, which removes all e-Reader compatibility, or in the digital [[reissue|re-releases]], since every e-Reader level is available in them.


====''Super Mario World'' / ''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''====
====''Super Mario World'' / ''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''====
[[File:LakituSMW.png|frame|left]]
[[File:SMWSMA2LakituSprite.png|frame]]
Lakitus appear in ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and [[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2|its reissue]]. They follow the player character directly, unlike before, and use a cloud that the player character can ridee temporarily if the Lakitu is defeated by projectiles. This is the only game of the [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]] with cloud-riding Lakitus with red shells instead of green, though the remake has an oddity where if Yoshi spits out a Lakitu from a Pipe while having Luigi, the Lakitu is depicted with a green shell. The game introduces three variations: [[Fishin' Lakitu]]s, [[Fishing Boo|Fishin' Boo]], and '''Lakitu in a Pipe'''.<ref>{{cite|title=Nintendo ''[[Mario Mania]]'' Player's Guide|page=50|date=August 1991|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref> Lakitus in a Pipe emerge similarly to [[Piranha Plant]]s, which includes not emerging if the player character is standing on their pipe. A Lakitu in a Pipe throws only one Spiny Egg before retreating. Lakitus in a Pipe are defeated using the methods as Lakitus, but with the addition of being eaten by [[Yoshi]].
In ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and it's [[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2|sequel]], unlike the past few games, normal Lakitus follow Mario and Luigi rather than moving back and forth. Also, when Lakitus are defeated by projectiles, Mario or Luigi can ride its cloud and use it to fly to hidden parts of stages and over obstacles temporarily, but on the other hand their clouds will disappear if jumped on. ''Super Mario World'' also introduces Lakitu sub-species, such as [[Fishin' Lakitu]]s, [[Fishin' Boo]], and [[Lakitu in a Pipe]].
 
''Super Mario World'' is the only game in the main series to feature cloud-riding Lakitus with red shells instead of green. In the [[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2|remake]], however, if Luigi rides Yoshi and spits out a Lakitu from a Pipe, its shell is shown to be green.


====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''====
====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''====
[[File:SM64 Screenshot Lakitu.png|thumb|Screenshot from ''Super Mario 64'']]
[[File: LakituBroSM64.png|200px|thumb|left|Lakitu's 3D debut in ''Super Mario 64''.]]
Lakitus appear in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and [[Super Mario 64 DS|its remake]]. They are encountered in [[Tiny-Huge Island]] and [[Rainbow Ride]], as well as one in [[Goomboss Battle]] and two in [[Sunshine Isles]] in the remake only. The first Lakitus encountered are the friendly [[Lakitu Bros.]], who represent the game camera, provide occasional hints, and film the entirety of the journey. The enemy Lakitus float around in wide, fast circles, and they start attacking Mario by dropping [[Spiny Egg|Spiny bomb]]s upon sighting him. A Lakitu releases five coins when defeated. In the remake, Lakitus follow the player character more steadily and travel in a small circle slowly if they do not see them. If a Lakitu is swallowed and spit out by Yoshi before becoming an [[Yoshi's Egg|egg]], it moves constantly in the direction it was spit, but unlike most enemies, the Lakitu manages to recover.
''[[Super Mario 64]]'' (as well as [[Super Mario 64 DS|its remake]]), Mario's debut in three-dimensional platforming, gives Lakitu a large role. The first two Lakitus seen in this game are the friendly [[Lakitu Bros.]], who help Mario toward the beginning of the game, give him hints in [[Whomp's Fortress]], and, being camera-carrying Fishin' Lakitus, film his entire adventure. This "filming" technique is a means of depicting players' views behind Mario. Using {{button|n64|c}}, the player can control Lakitu's position and thereby change the camera angle. Enemy Lakitus also appear as actual enemies in courses such as [[Tiny-Huge Island]] and [[Rainbow Ride]], where they float and drop Spinies on Mario. Destroying these Lakitus rewards Mario with five [[coin]]s. In the DS remake, the Goomboss Battle stage has one Lakitu enemy and the new level, [[Sunshine Isles]], has two Lakitus in it. Lakitu can hardly ever be seen after its introduction, however, in the room with the mirror (Where [[Snowman's Land]] and, in the remake, [[Chief Chilly Challenge]] are) the player can see Lakitu in the mirror's reflection. However, it can't be interacted with or harmed in any way.
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====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
Lakitus appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' They are encountered in [[World 2-2 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 2-2]] and [[World 6-A (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 6-A]]. A Lakitu named [[Lakithunder]] is the boss of [[World 7 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 7]], and it attacks by striking bolts of lightning from a lightning cloud. A Lakitu is worth 1,000 points when defeated. If the Lakitu is defeated by a projectile, the player character can ride its cloud temporarily, like in ''Super Mario World''.
[[File:NSMB Lakitu.png|frame|left]]
[[File:Lakitu.JPG|thumb|160px|A Lakitu as it appears in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''.]]
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', Lakitus behave similarly as in the first games, and the ''Super Mario World'' ability to take control of Lakitu's Cloud returns, being mandatory to obtain some [[Star Coin|Star Coins]]. Lakitus appear in [[World 2 (New Super Mario Bros.)#World 2-2|World 2-2]] and [[World 6 (New Super Mario Bros.)#World 6-A|World 6-A]]. The boss of [[World 7 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 7]] is a Dark Lakitu-like character called [[Lakithunder]], who attacks the Mario Bros. with lightning, and dives down, along with throwing Spinies. Similar to other bosses, Lakithunder needs three hits to be defeated (not one) and its cloud disappears with it.


====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
Lakitus appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. They received a larger-eyed design differing from their design introduced in ''[[Mario Party 4]]''. They are encountered in [[World 2-5 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 2-5]], [[World 4-5 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 4-5]], and the [[Enemy Course]]s of [[World 7 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 7]]. A Lakitu has its cloud left behind, even if defeated by a [[stomp]]. There are Lakitus that throw coins, and they are spawned from [[square cloud]]s.
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', Lakitus behave as they did in ''Super Mario Bros.''. This time, however, Mario, Luigi, Blue Toad, or Yellow Toad can steal their clouds by defeating them in any manner as opposed to only a fireball, but they throw Spinies more frequently. Additionally, [[Square Cloud]]s spawn Lakitus that throw coins instead of Spiny Eggs. Lakitus also appear in [[Enemy Course]]s in [[World 7 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 7]].


====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
[[File:SMG2 Lakitu.png|thumb|left|100px|upright=1.1|A Lakitu in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'']]
Lakitus appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' as well, and they as they did in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. They are rare, appearing only in [[Yoshi Star Galaxy]] and [[Starshine Beach Galaxy]]. Lakitus can be knocked off their clouds if Yoshi eats the clouds with {{button|wii|B}} or spits Spiny Eggs at it. The Lakitu, helpless on its back, allows Mario or Luigi to run into them or jump on them to defeat them. If not defeated, the Lakitu creates another cloud. Lakitus respawn a short time after being defeated. They can also be stunned by firing [[Star Bit]]s at them, although they stay stunned for a shorter amount of time than most enemies. Lakitus provide Star Bits or coins the first three times they are defeated. One notable Lakitu appears as a boss in Yoshi Star Galaxy, called [[Giga Lakitu]].
Lakitus appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. They are encountered in [[Yoshi Star Galaxy]] and [[Starshine Beach Galaxy]] only. A Lakitu named [[King Lakitu]] is the boss of the former [[galaxy]]. A Lakitu can be knocked out of its cloud by Yoshi, leaving it in a temporary vulnerable state, if either a Spiny Egg is spit at it or the cloud is eaten. A Lakitu can be stunned if hit by a [[Star Bit]], but for a shorter duration than most enemies. While on the ground, Lakitu is defeated if the player character touches it. Lakitu comes back shortly after being defeated, and if it is on the ground, Lakitu creates a replacement cloud if it is not defeated on time. Lakitus release coins or Star Bits the first three times they are defeated.


====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''====
Lakitus appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. They are similar as before. Going through a [[Gold Ring]] changes them into [[Gold Lakitu]]s, which throw coins instead of Spiny Eggs; they become Lakitus again once the effects of the ring expire.
[[File:Golden Lakitu Artwork - New Super Mario Bros. 2.png|thumb|left|A Gold Lakitu throwing [[Coin]]s in ''New Super Mario Bros. 2''.]]
 
Lakitus return in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', unchanged from ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''. As with other enemies in the game, their shells and Lakitu Clouds turn golden when Mario goes through a [[Gold Ring (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|Gold Ring]] and causes them to throw coins instead of Spiny Eggs, similar to Lakitus that spawn from Square Clouds from ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''. While in the golden state, if the player manages to take a cloud from the Lakitu, the cloud generates coins similarly to a [[Gold Block]] (which is very fast). If a Lakitu is defeated while the Gold Ring is still active, it will give the player 20 Coins, unlike most enemies that give 5.
====''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Luigi U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''====
[[File:NSMBU Lakitu and Piranha Pod Artwork.jpg|thumb|125px|Lakitu with a Piranha Pod in ''New Super Mario Bros. U''.]]
Lakitus appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'', and [[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe|their port]]. They are encountered in [[Blooming Lakitus]], [[Seesaw Shrooms (level)|Seesaw Shrooms]], and [[Lakitu! Lakitu! Lakitu!]] in ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' and in [[Spinning Sandstones]], [[Beanstalk Jungle]], and [[Cloudy Capers]] in ''New Super Luigi U''. They are unchanged from ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''. There are Lakitus that throw [[Piranha Pod]]s in Blooming Lakitus only.
 
====''Super Mario Maker'' / ''Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Super Mario Maker 2''====
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Lakitus are course elements in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''. They are available in every style except ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' in the latter game. A Lakitu can lose its cloud in any of the styles, regardless of how it was defeated. Lakitus fly up and down if wings are placed on them. Lakitus can have a different enemy or object placed on it to throw it instead, and shaking the enemy removes the Lakitu from its cloud.
 
====''Super Mario Run''====
Lakitu appear in ''[[Super Mario Run]]''. They behave broadly similarly to their appearance in ''Super Mario Bros.'' Lakitu flies higher briefly if the player character enters the top portion of the screen. If the player gets too close after that, they can fly slightly higher than that to stay safe, though lower back to the normal flee range once the player leaves. They do not leave behind a Lakitu's Cloud when defeated. Lakitu in World Tour never leave, while Lakitu in Toad Rally will leave at the end of a segment and Lakitu in Remix 10 will leave toward the end of a course.
 
The Lakitus in [[Big Spiny Blitz]] only throw a single coin per interval, which is affected by gravity. The Lakitus in [[Lakitu's Revenge]] throw both Spiny Eggs and coins, but always throws Spiny Eggs far to the right of the player.
 
====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
[[File:SMO - Sand Kingdom Lakitu Fishing.jpg|left|thumb|Mario in the Sand Kingdom controlling a Lakitu.]]
Lakitus are non-playable characters in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. One appears in the [[Desert Oasis (Super Mario Odyssey)|Desert Oasis]] of the [[Sand Kingdom]]; the [[Courtyard (Lake Kingdom)|Courtyard]] of the [[Lake Kingdom]]; the southeastern area of [[Snow Kingdom]]; and [[Beneath the Keep]] of [[Bowser's Kingdom]]. They can be [[capture]]d, but mainly after every main story [[Power Moon]]s has been collected for a kingdom, due to conditions like how the Lakitu of the Sand Kingdom is frozen beforehand. Every captured Lakitu can float around in a small area. It can fish for [[Cheep Cheep]]s in the water (or [[Poison (obstacle)|poison]] in Bowser's Kingdom), most giving [[coin]]s when reeled in. The biggest Cheep Cheep of the Lake Kingdom and Snow Kingdom gives a [[Power Moon]] instead. The captured Lakitu in the Sand Kingdom can fish [[Captain Toad]] out of sand and for [[Poochy]] in Bowser's Kingdom, each for a Power Moon. A Lakitu which is not captured sings about fishing,<ref>{{cite|quote=Oh, it's time for fishin',{{sic}} ♪ 'Cause it's fishin' time!|author=Lakitu|date=2017|title=''Super Mario Odyssey''|publisher=Nintendo|language=en}}</ref> but complains if an enemy is nearby.<ref>{{cite|author=Lakitu|date=2017|publisher=Nintendo|title=''Super Mario Odyssey''|language=en|quote=I can't fish under these conditions!}}</ref>


====''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. U''====
[[File:SMBWLakitu.jpg|thumb|A Lakitu in ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'']]
[[File:Lakitu and Piranha Egg.JPG|thumb|125px|Lakitu with a Piranha Plant egg in ''New Super Mario Bros. U''.]]
Lakitus appear in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''. They use their design from ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', like in ''New Super Mario Bros.'' A trio of Lakitus in one cloud appears in [[Cruising with Linking Lifts]], during its [[Wonder Effect]], and [[Shining Falls Special Triple Threat Deluge]]; they throw coins, [[Wonder Token]]s, and [[1-Up Mushroom]]s.
Lakitus make another appearance in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''. In this game, they appear in the levels [[Blooming Lakitus]] from [[Layer Cake Desert]], [[Seesaw Shrooms]] from [[Meringue Clouds]], and [[Lakitu! Lakitu! Lakitu!]] from [[Superstar Road]]. Their clouds now mouth to the "bah"s in the music. Lakitus also throw [[Gūrindai]]s, which grow into Piranha Plants, only in the level [[Blooming Lakitus]]. Otherwise, their behavior is unchanged from ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''.
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===''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!''===
===''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyushutsu Dai Sakusen!''===
[[File:LakituTheGreatMission.png|thumb|left|Lakitu joyously shakes a jarred Mario's hand in ''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!''.]]
[[File:LakituTheGreatMission.png|thumb|left|Lakitu joyously shakes a jarred Mario's hand in ''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyushutsu Dai Sakusen!''.]]
Lakitus are enemies in the ''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!]]''. They resemble their in-game counterparts, but their clouds have no faces, except for two in the ending credits. Many Lakitus appear during the [[Bowser's Minions]] invasion of the [[Mario Bros.' House|Mario Bros.' home]]. After this, no Lakitus are given major roles until shortly after Mario and Luigi had collected the [[Super Mushroom]]. The Mario Bros. are eventually attacked by a Lakitu, who explains that he wanted lure Mario and Luigi into his Piranha Plant garden in order to feed his plants, and that they will pay for having destroyed his garden. He traps Luigi amongst a horde of [[Big Spiny|big-sized Spinies]], although Mario manages to escape his eggs. A [[beanstalk]] appears and boosts Mario to Lakitu's height. The amused Lakitu then scoffs at Mario and shakes his hand before realizing that it is adjacent to his enemy. Though he attempts to escape, Mario manages to take the cloud, which he tampers with until he accidentally destroys the Spinies, saving Luigi.
In the ''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyushutsu Dai Sakusen!]]'', Lakitus resemble their in-game counterparts, but their clouds have no faces (a pair of Lakitus whose clouds did have faces appeared in the film's opening credits, however). In the movie itself, many Lakitus make their debut toward the beginning of the anime during the Koopa Troopa invasion of [[Mario's House]]. After this, no Lakitus are given major roles until shortly after Mario and Luigi had collected the [[Super Mushroom]]. The Mario Bros. are eventually attacked by a Lakitu, who traps Luigi amongst a horde of giant Spinies, although Mario manages to escape his eggs. Mario then makes a [[Beanstalk|Magic Vine]] appear and has boosted to Lakitu's height. The amused Lakitu then scoffs at Mario and shakes his hand before realizing that it is adjacent to his enemy. After the realization, he attempts to escape. Mario, however manages to take the cloud, which he tampers with until he accidentally destroys the Spinies, saving Luigi.


===DIC cartoons===
===DIC Cartoons===
====''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''====
====''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''====
[[File:CartoonLakitu.jpg|thumb|Lakitu in ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' episode "[[Mario and the Red Baron Koopa]]"]]
[[File: CartoonLakitu.jpg|thumb|Lakitu in ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''.]]
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Only one Lakitu appears on ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', in the episode "[[Mario and the Red Baron Koopa]]". ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' depicts Lakitu as a green, more-reptilian turtle with a large nose, resembling generic Koopa Troopas in the cartoon, who wears a red-lensed, gold-framed aviator's goggles. In the episode, King Koopa (using a [[Magic Carpet]] he has stolen from [[Sam Shalam]]) brings Lakitu to the country of [[Pasta Land]], where he scares the citizens, as well as Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool, and Toad, with Spinies and rain. Afterward, Lakitu helps King Koopa launch the [[Wicked Weather Satellite]], and the two relax atop Lakitu's Cloud until Mario, Luigi, and Toad defeat King Koopa and destroy the Wicked Weather Satellite. Lakitu itself is last seen attempting at maintaining his cloud, which has been broken by the Mario Brothers' biplane. Finally, this cartoon episode marks the first time Lakitu's Western name is spoken; King Koopa and Princess Toadstool pronounced it la-KEE-too.
Only one Lakitu<ref>{{cite|quote=Koopa and '''Lakitu''' try to take over Pastaland.|url=tubitv.com/tv-shows/458830/s01-e28-mario-and-the-red-baron-koopa Mario and the Red Baron Koopa|title=Mario and the Red Baron Koopa|publisher=Tubi|accessdate=November 9, 2020}}</ref> (also spelled '''Lakatu''')<ref>{{cite|quote=When Koopa teams up with the dreaded sky turtle, '''Lakatu''', the heroes head for an actual dogfight in their flying carpet biplane.|title=''[[Air Koopa]]'' back cover}}</ref> appears in the episode of ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'': "[[Mario and the Red Baron Koopa]]." It has the appearance of a green, more-reptilian turtle with a large nose, resembling generic [[Koopa Troopa]]s in the cartoon, who wears a red-lensed, gold-framed aviator's goggles. King Koopa (using a [[magic carpet]] he has stolen from [[Sam Shalam]]) brings Lakitu to the country of [[Pastaland]], where he scares the citizens, as well as Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool, and Toad, with Spinies and rain. Lakitu launches the [[Wicked Weather Satellite]] with King Koopa, and both of them relax atop Lakitu's cloud until it is destroyed. Lakitu last attempts to maintain its cloud, after the Mario Brothers' biplane had destroyed it. Its name is pronounced "la-KEE-too" by King Koopa and Princess Toadstool.


Koopa seemed to treat Lakitu more like a friend than a servant, as Koopa never once insulted Lakitu or got mad at him.
Interestingly, Koopa seemed to treat Lakitu more like a friend than a servant, as Koopa never once insulted Lakitu or got mad at him.


====''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''====
====''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''====
[[File: LakituTAoSMB3.png|thumb|left|A Lakitu in ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'' episode "[[Life's Ruff]]".]]
[[File: LakituTAoSMB3.png|thumb|left|A Lakitu in ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''.]]
Lakitu appears in the episode of "[[Life's Ruff]]" of ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. It has beak much like regular Koopas and rides a [[Lakitu's Cloud|storm cloud]]. The Lakitu has no lines. It only throws some explosive Spiny Eggs at Luigi to obstruct him in his chase with [[Lemmy Koopa|Hip]] and [[Iggy Koopa|Hop Koopa]].
Lakitu makes a final cartoon appearance as a minor, unnamed character (with no speaking roles) in the ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' episode "[[Life's Ruff]]". Compared to the ''Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' counterpart, the one Lakitu seen in this episode resembles more to the games; however, it has a more prominent nose and forehead, and the [[Lakitu's Cloud]] is a dark, eyed storm cloud resembling a dog. Lakitu's only role in this cartoon is to throw some explosive Spiny Eggs at Luigi, who is in dog form, to stall him in his chase with [[Lemmy Koopa|Hip]] and [[Iggy Koopa|Hop Koopa]].
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===''Nintendo Comics System''===
===Nintendo Comics System===
[[File:CloudBurst.jpg|thumb|Lakitu in "Cloud Burst"]]
[[File: CloudBurst.jpg|thumb|Lakitu in "Cloud Burst".]]
Lakitu appears in the comic "[[Cloud Burst]]" of ''[[Nintendo Comics System]]''. It is depicted very similarly as in game, except it rides a Lakitu's Cloud named [[Fluffy]] and sports a shell that is white, black, blue, and yellow in color instead of green and white. The Lakitu steals most items it finds, including [[Coin|Koopabit]]s as well as its king's crown and Princess Toadstool's. Lakitu is ordered by the Kong to attack Mario and Luigi, though when the latter is sprung into Lakitu's cloud, a limited friendship seemed to have developed between both of them. Though Lakitu takes Luigi's clothing, he played along, being mostly interested in retrieving Princess Toadstool's crown for her coronation.
Lakitu's one and only appearance in the [[Nintendo Comics System]] came in the comic "[[Cloud Burst]]", which depicted Lakitu as almost identical to how they appeared in games. However, drastic changes were made to this Lakitu's cloud and shell; although the front of this cloud (which happened to be the only side with a smile) looked similar to game art, this front was attached to a larger, flat cloud where Lakitu kept its things and seemed to live in. This Lakitu's Cloud, which Lakitu identified in one line of dialogue as [[Fluffy]], was also capable of speech, limited free movement, and it had a large dissipation plug amidst it. This Lakitu's shell was several colors. It was white, black, blue, and yellow instead of the normal green and white. Lakitu itself was depicted in this comic as a kleptomaniac, stealing most everything it saw, including its own king's crown and [[Coin|Koopabit]]s. The Lakitu had also stolen Princess Toadstool's crown, which she desperately needed for her re-coronation ceremony; as such, she sent Mario and Luigi out to find the jeweled headdress (which she thought had been stolen by King Koopa). Lakitu, with orders from its king (who happened to not be aware of the cloud-riding Koopa's mutinous crimes), attacked Mario and Luigi with Spinies; although Mario managed to get away from Lakitu, a less fortunate Luigi was sprung up into its cloud. This Lakitu, despite its later cruelty to the plumber in green, actually started a limited friendship with Luigi as it stole his clothing; however, Luigi would appear to have just been playing along when he started a bond with the turtle, as he had found Princess Toadstool's crown amongst Lakitu's treasures and had to get away with it. In the end, Luigi pulled the cloud's aforementioned dissipation plug (raining Koopabits and the like down at Bowser's troops) and got away with Princess Toadstool's crown along with Mario. While it is unknown what happened to Lakitu, it is assumed that he was reprimanded by Bowser for theft.


===''Club Nintendo''===
===''Club Nintendo''===
Lakitu appears only in the comic "[[Mario will hoch hinaus]]" of ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]''. It is in the opening panel, watching Mario fly in surprise.
In its only appearance in the ''[[Club Nintendo]]'' comics, Lakitu was briefly seen in the opening panel of "[[Mario will hoch hinaus]]". It is shown to watch Mario flying, surprised. It doesn't appear in the comic afterwards.


===''Super Mario-kun''===
===''Super Mario-Kun''===
[[File:Super Mario Kun 06 p039.jpg|thumb|left|Lakitu as the ''Mario Kart'' referee in volume 6 of ''[[Super Mario-kun]]''.]]
[[File:Super Mario Kun 06 p039.jpg|thumb|left|Lakitu as the ''Mario Kart'' referee in volume 6 of ''[[Super Mario-Kun]]''.]]
Lakitus have a variety of roles in ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'', including enemies in certain issues and both a referee and an announcer in various ''Mario Kart'' tracks. The latter type bonks Mario with the traffic light in one strip.
Lakitu appeared in various volumes of ''[[Super Mario-Kun]]'' where it served as an enemy, and in other issues, ''Mario Kart'' referee and an announcer in various ''Mario Kart'' tracks. In the latter case, it seems to be more wild than normal, as it bonks Mario with the traffic light.
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===''Super Mario Adventures''===
===''Super Mario Adventures''===
Lakitus are antagonists in ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]''. They briefly attack Princess Toadstool and her Toads with Spiny Eggs. These Lakitus appear in an unknown desert area where Princess Toadstool's troopers are dehydrating; when the gang of Toads first see a Lakitu's Cloud appear, they mistake it for a harmless raincloud and initiate a rain dance to ensure water. However, when they see that their actions had only provoked the Lakitus, they declare that they had "done the wrong dance" and chaos ensues. After this brief appearance, it is later revealed that Bowser had kidnapped Princess Toadstool and therefore, it can be assumed that the Lakitus captured her and her gang. Later, during Bowser and the princess's wedding, a Lakitu can be seen tossing confetti.
Many Lakitus also appeared in ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'', where they briefly attacked Princess Toadstool and her Toads with Spiny Eggs. These Lakitus appeared in an unknown desert area just at a time when Princess Toadstool's troopers were dehydrating; when the gang of Toads first saw a Lakitu's Cloud appear, they mistook it for a harmless raincloud and initiated a rain dance to ensure water. However, when they saw that their actions had only provoked the Lakitus, they declared that they had "done the wrong dance" and chaos ensued. After this brief appearance, it was later revealed that Bowser had kidnapped Princess Toadstool and therefore, it can be assumed that the Lakitus captured her and her gang. Later, during Bowser and the princess's wedding, a Lakitu could be seen tossing confetti.


===''Mario Kart'' series===
===''Mario Kart'' series===
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A [[Lakitu (Mario Kart referee)|Fishin' Lakitu]] appears throughout the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series and takes on many responsibilities, guiding the race most of the time. He most prominently appears as the referee.
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Lakitu is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. He wears a red shell and goggles, like in later appearances of the series. Lakitu is in the feather weight class, with high acceleration, handling, and off-road whilst having low speed and weight. He is unlocked by winning the 150cc [[Lightning Cup]].
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In the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]], Lakitu's friendly roles start. He has many responsibilities throughout the series, thus guiding the race most of the time. Its most prominent appearance is as the referee, holding a traffic light with [[Fishin' Lakitu|a fishing pole]] which tells the driver when they can begin racing and signals the driver what lap or section they are currently on. Occasionally, in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', a [[Cheep Cheep]] is caught on the device. Another major, vitally important role is signaling the player if they are driving backwards, doing so in different ways: it shows a yellow flag with a big black "X" on it in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', a big sign saying "REVERSE" in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' and ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' or a U-turn arrow sign from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' onwards. In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', it even puts the racer in the right way if he didn't did so within five seconds. However, it doesn't do so in Time Trial mode. There is a secret in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' regarding this: Lakitu can be crushed by a [[Thwomp]] when signaling about going reverse. However, in the next two installments, Lakitu quickly evades the hazard without getting crushed. If the driver crossed the finish line at the end of the race, then Lakitu will come in while waving the checkered flag.


====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
Another important role in the series is helping out the racers when they are in a bad situation by transporting them back onto the track. This applies when the racers are falling into a void, a body of water, [[lava]] and when they are going out of bounds from the track. However, as a "penalty" for falling, they have to wait a few seconds before they can drive again, usually losing some position, and in ''Super Mario Kart'', ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'', ''Mario Kart 7'' and ''Mario Kart 8'', Lakitu also charges the player with up to three [[coin]]s. In the latter game, Lakitu's much faster at saving the racers, about halving the delay. In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Rainbow Road (Wii)|Rainbow Road]] and [[Galaxy Colosseum]], the racers are shown bursting into comets when they are falling.
[[File:LakituKart8.jpg|thumb|150px|left|The playable Lakitu in his kart in ''Mario Kart 8''.]]
Lakitu is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. He is a slightly heavier lightweight, with slightly more speed and weight than acceleration, handling and grip. Lakitu is the Staff Ghost for {{classic-link|SNES|Donut Plains 3}} and [[Dragon Driftway]], the latter also having stone Lakitus in martial arts poses. Lakitu appears in the background of {{classic-link|GBA|Ribbon Road}}, on the poster of the fictional film ''[[Kung Fu Lakitu]]''. In the port, Lakitu's stats are the same as [[Bowser Jr.]] and [[Koopa Troopa]]'s only; he is also the 200cc staff ghost for {{classic-link|DS|Cheep Cheep Beach}}; and Lakitu in martial arts poses are found also in [[Dragon Palace]]. He is the only character who is neither a character variant nor a non-''Super Mario'' character to not appear in the {{file link|MK8DXThankYouEndScreen.jpg|photo}} that appears at the end of the credits for the ''[[Booster Course Pass]]''.


====''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''====
''Mario Kart 8'' gives Lakitu another large role, allowing him to film for [[Mario Kart TV]]. This is very important, as it lets the player re-watch the whole race or the best moments. Other characters, such as [[Toad (species)|Toads]], film for the service as well. Because of Lakitu gaining another role, it is likely being the most prominent character of the series.
[[File:MKAGPDX Lakitu artwork.jpg|thumb|150px|Lakitu's statistics in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX'']]
Lakitu is a downloadable playable character in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'', added in an update on December 12, 2018. It is billed a light character and has average acceleration, poor speed, and great handling. Lakitu has the distinction of being the only character whose [[Standard Kart]] is designed differently, resembling a [[Lakitu's Cloud]] instead.


====''Mario Kart Tour''====
====''Mario Kart 7''====
Lakitu is a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', since the [[Tokyo Tour]]. Its [[Special Item (Mario Kart series)|Special Item]] is the [[Triple Green Shells]].
''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' introduces '''a playable Lakitu with a red shell''': this is its second appearance with a red shell, the first being ''Super Mario World'', that was released twenty-one years prior to ''Mario Kart 7''. The Lakitu is in the lightest class, giving it high acceleration, handling, and off-road while giving it low speed and weight (it shares these attributes with [[Toad]], [[Koopa Troopa]], and [[Shy Guy]]). It is unlocked by winning the 150cc [[Lightning Cup]].


===''Mario vs. Wario''===
====''Mario Kart 8''====
A Lakitu appears in ''[[Mario vs. Wario]]''. It wears a blue cap and a blue rucksack, as well as having a little tail when moving. The Lakitu only delivers [[Wario]]'s letter to Mario at the start.
In ''Mario Kart 8'', the red-shelled Lakitu returns as a unlockable character. It is a slightly heavier lightweight (sharing its stats with [[Toad]], [[Koopa Troopa]], [[Shy Guy]], [[Toadette]], [[Larry Koopa|Larry]], [[Wendy O. Koopa|Wendy]], and [[Isabelle]]), being a little bit more focused on speed and weight than with acceleration, handling, and grip. Lakitu is the Staff Ghost for [[Donut Plains 3 (course)|SNES Donut Plains 3]] and [[Dragon Driftway]]. Additionally, the latter track has images of Lakitu in the tunnel and several stone Lakitus in martial arts poses.


===''Yoshi's Safari''===
===''Yoshi'' series===
[[File:LakituYSafari.png|frame]]
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' / ''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''====
A Lakitu is a miniboss in ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]''. It is fought in [[Ghost Mansion]] and later again in [[Bowser's Castle (Yoshi's Safari)|Bowser's Castle]]. Lakitu attacks by throwing Spiny Eggs.
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Because of the player playing as [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]], Lakitu skills are better compared to those from the ''Super Mario'' series in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' and [[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3|its remake]]. Lakitus are featured so prominently that they have three stages ("[[Watch Out For Lakitu]]", "[[Lakitu's Wall]]", and "[[The Cave Of The Lakitus]]") named in its moniker. The game is the first chronological appearance of Lakitus. In this game, Lakitus chase their opponents in the same manner that they did in ''Super Mario World'', although the Lakitus' mechanics are changed the most in that they now use cursors to throw Spiny Eggs; if a Yoshi touches one of these cursors, Lakitu will throw an egg towards the Yoshi's spot. Lakitus' attacking methods are also changed by the fact that Spinies themselves do not exist in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', meaning that their eggs simply explode upon contact with the ground. The game also introduces the common, wall-bound [[Wall Lakitu]] sub-species, as well as a rarer [[Aqua Lakitu]] which uses a snorkel to live underwater and an even rarer [[Thunder Lakitu]] creature (found only in the level "[[BLIZZARD!!!]]") which can emit thunderbolts at oncoming Yoshis. The game also reuses ''Super Mario World'''s ability to hijack Lakitu's Cloud and gives the Fishin' Lakitu a return appearance, although rather than tempting Yoshi with a [[1-Up Mushroom]] (as it did in the previous game), the Fishin' Lakitus of ''Yoshi's Island'' rather use actual fishing hooks to grab [[Baby Mario]] and run away with him.


===''Super Mario'' Kodansha manga===
====''Tetris Attack''====
A Lakitu appears in the second ''Yoshi's Safari'' volume of the ''[[Super Mario (Kodansha manga)|Super Mario]]'' Kodansha manga. It and other enemies are killed by Mario and his friends accidentally as they try to outrun a Chargin' Chuck. The enemies's souls are absorbed into the Big Boo.
When the largely ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''-themed game ''[[Tetris Attack]]'' was translated from the Japanese game ''Panel de Pon'', Lakitu took the role as a hero in place of the air fairy Windy. Yoshi and Lakitu settle their differences and become friends in this game, although the events of Vs. Com state that Lakitu rejoined the Koopa Troop when [[Bowser]] and [[Kamek]] hypnotized it. Yoshi, bent on freeing all his friends, then travels to the Breeze Stage and fights Lakitu and its [[Goonie]] ally, which breaks the enchantment and reforges Lakitu's friendship with Yoshi. Like the majority of ''Tetris Attack'' bosses, Lakitu is also playable in that game's [[Tetris Attack#Time Trial|Time Trial]] mode, which makes ''Tetris Attack'' the first game to feature a playable Lakitu and the only game where a generic, unnamed Lakitu can be taken control of by the player.


===''Mario Tennis'' series===
====''Yoshi's Story''====
Lakitus are supporting characters in the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]]. One is an umpire in ''[[Mario's Tennis]]'', holding a screen that displays information about the score in each match. The Lakitus in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'', ''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]'', and ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'' retrieve any balls if they stop bouncing across the court. A Lakitu appears in three Special Games of ''Mario Power Tennis'': [[Chain-Chomp Challenge]], where it holds the in-game timer; [[Balloon Panic]], holding the total score; and [[Artist On the Court]], counting down with traffic lights briefly before the minigame starts. There is tennis gear for [[Mii]]s in the likeness of Lakitus in ''Mario Tennis Open''. A Lakitu appears during [[Blooper]]'s entrance in ''Mario Tennis Aces'', carrying a bucket with a fishing pole that Blooper jumps out of.
Lakitu also appears in ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'', but with a less significant role and different attacks. In this game, they now throw rocks instead of spinies, but they still ride on clouds, which Yoshi can use upon its defeat. Their clouds are different from normal: their smile is red and more at the bottom.


===''Yoshi's Island'' series===
====''Yoshi's Safari''====
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Lakitus are introduced in the [[Yoshi's Island (series)|''Yoshi's Island'' series]] as enemies in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' and [[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3|its remake]]. They are encountered in several levels, with their name also appearing in three: [[Watch Out For Lakitu]], [[Lakitu's Wall]], and [[The Cave Of The Lakitus]]. Lakitus follow after the [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]], throwing explosive Spiny Eggs in the direction indicated by a cursor. Yoshi can steal a Lakitu's cloud to ride it temporarily. Lakitus received a few variants, including [[Wall Lakitu]]s, [[Aqua Lakitu]]s, and [[Thunder Lakitu]]s. [[Fishin' Lakitu|Fishing Lakitu]]s make a reappearance return.
A lone Lakitu appears in ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'', where it is combated in the [[Dark Realm]] stage [[Ghost House#Yoshi's Safari|Ghost Mansion]] (which is a [[Ghost House]], a rather strange place to find a Lakitu). This Lakitu, like all its brethren, attacks by throwing Spinies; although simply shooting it is all one has to do to defeat it, the fact that he has much [[Heart Point|HP]] and no "hurt" animation makes it a very challenging and confusing enemy for Mario and [[Yoshi]] to fight. However, they eventually blast him out of his cloud and it is not seen again in ''Yoshi's Safari'' until just before the final battle, where they fight it (or possibly another Lakitu) in a long round of rematches against other bosses; it is here battled after [[Boomerang Bro]] and before [[Sledge Bro]].
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In both sequels, ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'' and ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'', Lakitus (and Wall Lakitus in the former game) return as enemies and behave identically as in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''.
====''Yoshi's Island DS''====
Lakitus and Wall Lakitus reappear in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'', acting like they did in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''. Other than the updated graphics, they are completely unchanged.


===''Tetris Attack''===
====''Yoshi's New Island''====
Lakitu is an antagonist in the VS. COM mode and a playable character in the Time Trial mode of ''[[Tetris Attack]]''. It replaces Windy from ''{{iw|nwiki|Panel de Pon}}''. The Lakitu in the VS. COM mode is allied with a [[Goonie]] and fought in the Breeze Stage, and the two of them are freed from [[Kamek]]'s spell after losing.
[[File:Lakitu Artwork - Yoshi's New Island.png|thumb|150px|A Fishin' Lakitu, ready to hook [[Baby Mario]], as seen in ''Yoshi's New Island''.]]
Once more, Lakitus from ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'' act like in previous game of the ''Yoshi'' series. Just like in ''Yoshi's Island DS'', their behavior is unchanged.


===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
===''Mario vs. Wario''===
[[File:Lakitu SMRPG art.jpg|thumb|Artwork from ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'']]
A single Lakitu makes a small appearance in ''[[Mario vs. Wario]]'', appearing as a mailman who delivers [[Wario]]'s letter to Mario at the start of the comic. He wears a blue cap and have a blue rucksack. Also, its cloud is shown to have a little tail when moving.
Lakitus are enemies in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|its remake]]. They are encountered in four areas. The first Lakitu is encountered in [[Mushroom Way]], where it throws [[Spikey (Super Mario RPG)|Spikey]]s to attack, but is at a high enough altitude to make it out of Mario's reach. The next Lakitu is at [[Rose Way]], attacking by lowering [[Shy Guy]]s from its fishing pole down at the player characters. There is a Lakitu in [[Booster Pass]] that attacks using [[Spikester]]s, and it can be defeated if jumped on from a cliff above. Lakitus are lastly encountered in the corridors of [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]] and use quick attacks in battle.


Lakitus are also friendly non-playable characters. The Lakitu in [[Tadpole Pond]] is a helper of [[Frog Sage]], carrying him across the lake to give the illusion that he can float in midair (ruined briefly when the Lakitu lowers before recovering shortly after); the same Lakitu is present when Frog Sage admits to Mallow that he is not a tadpole. A [[royal bus driver|huge, mustachioed Lakitu]] operates a [[royal bus|bus]] to transport the party from [[Nimbus Land]] to Bowser's Keep. The two Lakitus appear in the ending sequence, riding a large cloud in the likeness of the royal bus.
===''Mario Tennis'' series===
[[File:MPT_Chain-ChompChallenge.jpg|thumb|left|Lakitu holding the game timer in the [[minigame]] Chain-Chomp Challenge in ''Mario Power Tennis''.]]
Lakitu often appears in various spin-offs to take friendly roles, the ''Mario Tennis'' series being an example. It appears in three games of the series so far, taking different roles in each one, but always remaining as umpire, showing useful informations and/or saving lost balls in a similar fashion to the ''Mario Kart'' series, where its friendly roles originated.


A Lakitu helper in [[Booster Tower]] and red- and blue-shelled variants were [[List of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars pre-release and unused content|originally planned]] to appear.
====''Mario's Tennis''====
A Lakitu makes a small appearance as an umpire in ''[[Mario's Tennis]]'', released on the [[Virtual Boy]]. Its fishing pole holds a screen that shows information about the score.


===''Game & Watch Gallery'' series===
====''Mario Power Tennis''====
Lakitus are supporting characters in the [[Game & Watch Gallery (series)|''Game & Watch Gallery'' series]]. They appear in the Modern versions of several [[Game & Watch]] games; in most of them, Lakitus leave behind a [[1 UP Heart|heart]] for any misses at 200, 500, or 700 [[point]]s in the Modern ''[[Octopus (Game & Watch)|Octopus]]'' within ''[[Game & Watch Gallery]]'' and ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]''; ''[[Turtle Bridge]]'' in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 3]]'', and ''[[Rain Shower]]'' in ''Game & Watch Gallery 4''. One has a different role in the Modern version of ''[[Parachute (Game & Watch)|Parachute]]'' in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 2]]'', fishing out characters who land into the water.
Lakitus help save lost balls in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' like they do in the ''Mario Kart'' series with falling racers. Lakitu also appears in two minigames in that game as well. In the minigame [[Chain-Chomp Challenge]], it holds the game timer to tell the player how much time is left during the game. Lakitu is also responsible for starting the [[Artist On the Court]] minigame with his traffic lights from ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''.


In ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 3]]'', in the Modern version of ''[[Turtle Bridge]]'', a Lakitu appears and drops a heart if [[Toad]] has any misses at 200, 500, or 700 points.
====''Mario Tennis Open''====
Lakitu appears in ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'', with the same role he had in ''Mario Power Tennis'': saving lost balls. As opposed to the aforementioned predecessor, however, Lakitu appears in no minigames, and as such, he appears less often then before. It neither appears in [[Super Mario Tennis]], which is a minigame based upon ''Super Mario Bros.'', due to none of the levels being based on levels that had a Lakitu in it.


In ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]'', in the Modern version of ''[[Rain Shower]]'', a Lakitu appears and drops a heart if Mario has any misses at 200, 500, or 700 points. A Lakitu also reprises its role in ''Octopus''.
====''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''====
Lakitu has the same role as the previous game.


===''Yoshi's Story''===
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
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Lakitus are enemies in ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''. Lakitus have a different look consisting of rosy cheeks and separate lenses on their goggles. They still ride clouds, which a Yoshi can use upon defeating it, and throw [[Spike Ball|spiked ball]]s, and sometimes [[melon]]s, instead of Spiny Eggs. There is a Lakitu, called a「ウォータージュゲム」 (''Wōtā Jugemu'', Water Lakitu)<ref>{{cite|title=「ヨッシーストーリー 任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (''Yoshi's Story Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'')|page=99|language=ja|publisher=Shogakukan|location=Tokyo|date=February 20, 1998|isbn=4-09-102619-2}}</ref> at the end of [[Shy Guy Limbo]], where it drops water streams capable of pushing Yoshi down a [[pit]] near the end.
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|location=[[Mushroom Way]], [[Rose Way]], [[Booster Pass]], [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]]
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|defense=8
|mgattack=35
|mgdefense=2
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|strengths=None
|weaknesses=None
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|psychopath=Why do people hate me?
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Lakitus make their [[Genre#Role Playing|RPG]] debut as a somewhat uncommon enemy in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. In this game, Lakitus for the most part take up their role in other games, although one noticeable change is given to them: rather than throwing Spinies, ''Super Mario RPG'' Lakitus toss that game's similar [[Spikey (Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars)|Spikey]]s. Enemy Lakitus appear in four different levels in the game, and all of these Lakitus behave differently based on the level they appear in. Despite their appearances being fairly spread out, there is no more powerful sub-species of Lakitus to take their place later in the game.


===''Mario Party'' series===
The first Lakitu Mario encounters is found in [[Mushroom Way]]. This Lakitu throws Spikeys down at Mario, but can not be attacked because it flies so high above the ground, out of Mario's jumping range (and would make for a rather challenging enemy so early in the game if it could be attacked). The next one is found shortly afterward in [[Rose Way]]; this Lakitu (who is depicted with a Fishin' Lakitu pole on the overworld) attacks by lowering [[Shy Guy]]s down at Mario and [[Mallow]]. The crew (which then consists of Mario, Mallow, and [[Geno]]) finds the last Lakitu in [[Booster Pass]], where it attacks with [[Spikester]]s. Unlike the Lakitu from Mushroom Way, the Lakitu at Booster Pass can be attacked by scaling one of the rocky cliffs and jumping on the enemy from above. Lakitus can also be fought in the enemy corridors of [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]]. In battle, Lakitus often use quick, hard-to-dodge attacks.
====''Mario Party''====
[[File:MP Lakitu.png|thumb|Lakitu's sprite from ''Mario Party'']]
Lakitus are supporting characters in ''[[Mario Party]]''. One of them holds a sign displaying the mini-game type before the player characters begin it. A Lakitu appears in the end of [[Mario's Rainbow Castle]], saving the character in fourth place and carrying them away.


====''Mario Party 2''====
Although Lakitus have a minor role in this game, a [[Royal Bus Driver|huge, mustachioed Lakitu]] actually plays a vital part in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' by operating a [[Royal Bus|bus]] to transport the heroes from [[Nimbus Land]] to Bowser's Keep. Earlier in the game, another Lakitu appears in [[Tadpole Pond]] as a helper of [[Frogfucius]]; this one carries the sage across the lake to talk to Mallow and Mario when they first arrive, to give the illusion that he can float in midair (though the illusion is ruined when the Lakitu lowers and can be seen fully on-screen, but they recover soon after); the Lakitu is also present when Frogfucious admits to Mallow that he isn't a tadpole. Both these Lakitus appeared riding a large cloud float based on the former's bus during the game's ending sequence.
Lakitus appear in the minigames [[Shy Guy Says]], [[Bumper Balloon Cars]], and [[Magnet Carta]] in ''[[Mario Party 2]]''. The Lakitu in the former minigame indicates the remaining time to raise a flag during a turn, while the Lakitus hold a starting light when starting the latter two minigames.


====''Mario Party 3''====
''Super Mario RPG'' was also [[List of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars beta elements|initially going to feature]] a Fishin' Lakitu helper in [[Booster Tower]].
Lakitus are supporting characters in ''[[Mario Party 3]]''. A Lakitu is first encountered during the intro, delivering a toy box with the "Mario Party" board game to the player characters. Three Lakitus are in the settings menu of Story Mode, holding the character, CPU difficulty, and mini-game options respectively. Lakitus are non-playable characters the minigames [[Mario's Puzzle Party]], giving bricks and [[Thwomp]]s to the player characters; [[Frigid Bridges]], rescuing any player characters who fall into the water; [[Chip Shot Challenge]], dropping a flag into the hole in the intro; and [[Pump, Pump and Away]], holding signs for each 100-yard interval.


====''Mario Party 4''====
===''Mario Party'' series===
Lakitus appear in the minigames [[Fish n' Drips]] and [[Dungeon Duos]] in ''[[Mario Party 4]]''. The former minigame has a Lakitu at the start, holding a Cheep-Cheep on the hook of its fishing rod, and the latter has a Lakitu rescue any player character who falls into a pit.
[[File:MiniGameWhistle.png‎|thumb|left|200px|Lakitu as the minigame referee in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''.]]
Though Lakitu does not have a major role in the Mario Party series, he does make a few appearances throughout. The majority are mostly, but not limited to, minigames.


====''Mario Party-e''====
====''Mario Party-e''====
Lakitus appear in the minigame [[Lakitu's Luck]] of ''[[Mario Party-e]]''. They hold up the roulettes for the player to spin.
Lakitu's first ''Mario Party'' appearance was in ''Mario Party-e'', in the minigame [[Lakitu's Luck]]. The player must stop a roulette held up by a Fishing Lakitu to win or lose something.


====''Mario Party 5''====
====''Mario Party 5''====
Lakitu is a supporting character in ''[[Mario Party 5]]''. It is part of the [[Lakitu Orb|Lakitu Capsule]] and steals [[Orb|Capsule]]s from an opponent.
Lakitu is perhaps best known in the ''Mario Party'' series for his [[Orb]], the aptly-named [[Lakitu Orb]]. This Orb (under the name "Lakitu Capsule") makes its first appearance in ''[[Mario Party 5]]'' and allows players to steal Orbs of their choice from other players.
 
====''Mario Party 6''====
Lakitu is a supporting character in the minigame [[Jump the Gun]] of ''[[Mario Party 6]]''. It carries a character back onto the last Bullet Bill they were on.


====''Mario Party Advance''====
====''Mario Party Advance''====
[[File:MiniGameWhistle.png|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Screenshot from ''Mario Party Advance'' of the Lakitu referee]]
Despite [[Tumble]]'s role as the main host of ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'', Lakitu actually does get minor (but noticeable) roles as that game's minigame referee; at the start of a minigame, Lakitu (and his whistle-blowing cloud) alerts players to start and announces the end when time runs out for minigames. A single Lakitu also appears in the [[Lakitu House]] in the [[Seaside Area]] of [[Shroom City]]. This Lakitu is an avid [[List of Implied Entertainment#Toad Force V|Toad Force V]] fan, and carrys a Fishing Pole with a Toad Force V Action Figure on the end of it. It enjoys knowing trivia about the show, and the Quest "What's That Line" revolves around traveling to the [[Mushroom Condo]] to ask [[Mushbert]] what a certain line in the show is, and then returning to the Lakitu House to inform the questioner. He then rewards the Player with the Gaddget [[Bait 'n Wait]]. The ending of the game states that it secretly wants to be a screenwriter.
[[File:MPA Lakitu Character Screenshot.png|thumb|Screenshot from ''Mario Party Advance'' of the Lakitu character]]
{{quote|I wanted to ask you about Toad Force V. I'm a huge fan. I'm a little crazy for it.|Lakitu|[[Mario Party Advance]]}}
Lakitu is a non-playable character in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''. He loves ''[[Toad Force V]]'' and carries a Fishing Pole with a Toad Force V action figure on the end. Lakitu is encountered in [[Lakitu House]] in [[Shroom City (Mario Party Advance)|Shroom City]]. He can recite most lines of dialogue from memory<ref>{{cite|author=Lakitu|quote=I love the dialogue. I can quote every line! ...Except for one! I forgot a line!|date=2005|title=''Mario Party Advance''|language=en|publisher=Nintendo}}</ref> except for an iconic line from one of the episodes,<ref>{{cite|author=Lakitu|quote=Remember, it's the {{color|red|big line from episode 28}}.|title=''Mario Party Advance''|date=2005|publisher=Nintendo}}</ref> so if the player accepts Lakitu's favor, he implies that they visit [[Mushbert]] at the [[Mushroom Condo]].<ref>{{cite|quote=A HUGE fan lives in Mushroom Condo.|date=2005|language=en|title=''Mario Party Advance''|publisher=Nintendo}}</ref> After Lakitu is told the line by the player, who had learned it from Mushbert,<ref>{{cite|quote=I know it by heart. Jack saves the day... and says, all cool, "{{color|red|I'm an iron 'shroom.}}"|author=Mushbert|date=2005|language=en|publisher=Nintendo|title=''Mario Party Advance''}}</ref> he rewards the player with the [[Bait 'n Wait]] [[Gaddget]]. Lakitu is revealed in the epilogue to secretly want to become a screenwriter.
 
A Lakitu is a referee for the minigames, initiating the start and end of each minigame with his whistle-blowing cloud.


====''Mario Party 7''====
====''Mario Party 7''====
Lakitus are supporting characters in the board [[Neon Heights]] and the minigame [[Fun Run]] in ''[[Mario Party 7]]''. The Lakitu of Neon Heights is part of the Lakitu Orb, where it steals a [[Treasure Chest]]s from a [[Koopa Kid]] on behalf of the user to give to them. The Lakitu in Fun Run recovers any player characters who have fallen.
The Lakitu Orb (finally being named as such) makes a return appearance in <i>[[Mario Party 7]]</i>'s [[Neon Heights]], where players can use it to steal one of [[Koopa Kid]]'s [[Treasure Chest]]s at random, awarding the player with the item inside (which could vary in helpfulness).


====''Mario Party 8''====
====''Mario Party 8''====
[[File:Test for the Best 6.png|thumb|Screenshot from ''Mario Party 8'', showing Lakitu hold the 6,000 pts. sign in Test for the Best]]
[[File:Test for the Best 6.png|thumb|Lakitu as seen in ''Mario Party 8'', holding the 6,000 pts. sign in Test for the Best.]]
A Lakitu is a supporting character in the minigame [[Test for the Best]] and an obstacle in the minigame [[Glacial Meltdown]] in ''[[Mario Party 8]]''. In the former, Lakitu uses a fishing pole to hold the 6,000 point sign, while in the latter, it throws [[Buzzy Beetle]]s at the player characters.
In <i>[[Mario Party 8]]</i>'s [[Test for the Best]], Lakitu holds up the 6,000 point sign with his fishing pole. One Lakitu appears in the minigame [[Glacial Meltdown]] where, instead of throwing Spinies at the player, this Lakitu strangely throws [[Buzzy Beetle]]s at the player for them to jump on and hit their opponent.


====''Mario Party 9''====
====''Mario Party 9''====
A Lakitu is the boss fought in the minigame [[Sock It to Lakitu]] in ''[[Mario Party 9]]''. Lakitu is fought halfway through [[Toad Road]] in Solo Mode. Lakitu attacks by throwing Spinies, and larger ones after losing at least half of its health. It takes damage from being hit by [[Bullet Bill]]s at it.
In ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', a Lakitu is one of the game's twelve bosses. It is the miniboss in [[Toad Road]] in Solo Mode and the first boss to be fought. The players fight it in the minigame [[Sock It to Lakitu]], where players must hit blocks to send varying numbers of [[Bullet Bill]]s at it. Lakitu attacks the players by throwing Spinies at them. When Lakitu's health is half depleted, it throws larger Spinies onto the field.


====''Mario Party: Island Tour''====
====''Mario Party: Island Tour''====
Lakitus are non-playable characters in the boards [[Perilous Palace Path]] and [[Bowser's Peculiar Peak]]] and the minigames [[Pachinko Wizard]] and [[Pool Buoy]] in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]''. Lakitus in Perilous Palace Path are part of the the [[Lakitu Leech]] item, and the one in [[Bowser's Peculiar Peak]] holds the winner at the end. The Lakitus in Pachinko Wizard and Pool Buoy throws Spiny Eggs to avoid and flag buoys for the player characters to collect, respectively.
Lakitus reappear in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'' as non-playable characters. One appears in the minigame [[Pachinko Wizard]] where it throws Spiny Eggs at the players, who are trying to stand in safe places. The last one standing wins. In the minigame [[Pool Buoy]], Lakitu flies above the pool, throwing flag buoys; players must get the most points to win. Red buoys are worth one point and gold buoys are worth three. They also appear in [[Perilous Palace Path]] with the item Lakitu Leech, which, similarly to Mario Party 5, allows the user to steal an item (a random one if the target has 2) from the player of choice.


====''Mario Party 10''====
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
A Lakitu is a non-playable character in the minigame [[Paintball Battle]] in ''[[Mario Party 10]]''. It drags away any player character once they have been eliminated.
[[File:Lakitu 3DS.jpg|240px|thumb|left|A Lakitu as an enemy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''.]]
[[File:Lakitu Wii U.jpg|250px|thumb|A Lakitu holding a Spiny in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''.]]
Lakitus make their debut in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', where a [[Lakitu Bros.|Lakitu Bro]] rarely appears in the background of the [[Princess Peach's Castle]] stage. It appears again in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', where a ''Super Mario World'' sprite of it cameos alongside a [[Banzai Bill]] in the background of the [[Yoshi's Island (place)|Yoshi's Island]] stage. It also appears in the upper part of ''[[Mushroom Kingdom (stage)|Mushroom Kingdom]]'', alongside two green [[Koopa Troopa]]s and a [[Goomba]]. Also, a [[Fishin' Lakitu]] (although simply named "Lakitu") appears as a [[trophy]].


====''Mario Party: Star Rush''====
Lakitu appears again in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as an [[Assist Trophy]] character, appearing in its original 8-bit form from ''Super Mario Bros.'' It will toss Spinies on the ground when released from the Assist Trophy, hurting players who hit the Spinies. It is, however, one of the few Assist Trophies that can be attacked and defeated. They reappear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' as an Assist Trophy character, reprising their role from Brawl. They also appear as Smash Run enemies in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', where they drop Spinies down onto the ground from above.
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[[File:MPSR - Lakitu.jpg|thumb|Screenshot from ''Mario Party: Star Rush'']]
Lakitu is a supporting character in Toad Scramble mode of ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]''. It is part of the [[Lakitu (space)|Lakitu]] space, and for one coin, it carries the player character to a space that another player character is on.


====''Mario Party: The Top 100''====
===''Mario Golf'' series===
Lakitus are supporting characters in the minigame [[Paths of Peril]] in ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''. They replace [[Klepto]]s from the original ''Mario Party 4'' iteration, recovering player characters who fall off of cliffs.
[[File:WaterHazard.jpg|thumb|Lakitu as seen in ''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour'', signaling a Water Hazard for the player.]]
Lakitu has friendly roles once more in the ''Mario Golf'' series. However, its figure is not so important as in other spin-off series. Its most important role is saving balls that ends up in water, thus signaling the Water Hazard. This is its only role in normal games though. In Speed Golf games, it also takes the role of signaling the player when to start playing just like they do in the ''Mario Kart'' series.


====''Super Mario Party''====
==== ''Mario Golf'' ====
Lakitu is a non-playable character in ''[[Super Mario Party]]''. It steals either coins for free or a [[Star (Mario Party series)|Star]] for 30 coins on behalf of a player character. He has two lines of unique dialogue when speaking to [[Bowser]] and [[Bowser Jr.]]<ref>{{cite|author=Lakitu|quote=If it would please you, I could steal a Star or coins from a rival for you.|title=''Super Mario Party''|publisher=Nintendo|date=2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite|quote=Wait right here, and I'll be back momentarily!|date=2018|title=''Super Mario Party''|publisher=Nintendo|language=en}}</ref>
In ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'', perhaps with influence from ''Super Mario 64'', places a Lakitu in the role of a cameraman and referee of the Speed Golf sub-game with his traffic lights from ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' that can be seen at the start of the first hole of any course.


====''Mario Party Superstars''====
==== ''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''' ====
Lakitus are non-playable characters in the [[Peach's Birthday Cake]] board and the returning minigames Mario's Puzzle Party, Dungeon Duos, and Paths of Peril in ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]''. A Lakitu appears if the player character lands on an [[Event Space]] and asks them if they want either a small [[Piranha Pod]] or a large Piranha Pod planted, for five and thirty coins, respectively. Lakitu refers to both types as a "strawberry."
Lakitu is used as catcher of balls lost to water hazards and tree hazards in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'', which also featured a surprisingly Lakitu-less course called [[Lakitu Valley]]. Also in the game, he is served as the referee of the Speed Golf sub-game once again, but this time, with his ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!|Double Dash!!]]'' traffic light.


===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
==== ''Mario Golf: World Tour'' ====
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Lakitu makes an appearance as the referee of the Speed Golf sub-game for the third time in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''. Their name can also appear on the tournament scoreboard of the [[Castle Club]], usually hanging in medium-last places.
[[File:Lakitu 3DS.jpg|thumb|left|A Lakitu in the Smash Run mode of ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'', depicting its standard design instead of its sprite-based form like as an Assist Trophy character]]
[[File:Lakitu Wii U.jpg|thumb|Lakitu and a Spiny, in their Assist Trophy form in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
In the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], the earliest roles that Lakitu had is in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', where a [[Lakitu Bros.|Lakitu Bro]] sometimes appears in the background of the [[Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros.)|Peach's Castle]] stage. Similarly, in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', a Fishin' Lakitu makes a cameo appearance in the background of the [[Yoshi's Island (location)|Yoshi's Island]] stage, and a normal Lakitu can be seen in the upper part of the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Mushroom Kingdom]] stage, alongside two green [[Koopa Troopa]]s and a [[Goomba]].


Various items of Lakitu have appeared throughout the games. In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', a Lakitu appears as a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]], which can be obtained at random in single-player modes or from the [[smashwiki:Lottery|Lottery]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', the ''Mario Kart 64'' incarnation of Lakitu appears as a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]]. Lakitu and Spiny appear together in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as an Advanced-class Grab-type {{iw|smashwiki|primary spirit}} When this [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] is equipped, the fighter's weight is reduced, making them faster but easier to launch. In [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light]], the spirit can be found in the [[smashwiki:Mysterious Dimension|Mysterious Dimension]] sub-world of the [[smashwiki:Dark Realm|Dark Realm]]. The spirit battle has [[Iggy]] and eight tiny red [[Bowser]]s as opponents.
===''Paper Mario'' series===
 
====''Paper Mario''====
Lakitus were introduced as an [[Assist Trophy]] character with Spinies in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', appearing in their original 8-bit form from ''Super Mario Bros.'' Upon being released, Lakitu throws Spinies on the ground, hurting whoever touches the Spinies. Lakitu is one of the few Assist Trophies in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' whom other fighters can attack and defeat. Lakitu returns as an Assist Trophy in both ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', behaving identically as before. In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''{{'}}s [[smashwiki:Smash Run|Smash Run]] mode, Lakitus behave very similarly to their Assist Trophy counterpart, except they take on their standard design, consistent with recent releases at the time.
In ''[[Paper Mario]]'', Lakitu are found only in the area [[Flower Fields]], where they aid [[Huff N. Puff]] in his plot to cover the fauna filled place with clouds. In this game, Lakitus, as well as throwing Spiny Eggs, employ a new tactic: if one sights Mario in the field, it will charge towards him, attempting to ram the plumber. As well as appearing as generic enemies, Lakitus appear as mini-bosses at least three times in ''Paper Mario''. The Lakitus in this game appear to directly serve Huff N. Puff, rather than just [[Bowser]].


===''Mario Golf'' series===
Two notable Lakitus in this game are [[Lakilester]], who joins the party after a fight, and his girlfriend [[Lakilulu]].
[[File:MGTT Water Hazard.png|thumb|Lakitu as seen in ''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour'', signaling a Water Hazard for the player.]]
Lakitu is a supporting character in the [[Mario Golf (series)|''Mario Golf'' series]]. It is the referee of the Speed Golf sub-game in ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'', ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'', and ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'', using his traffic light before the mode starts from ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', respectively. Lakitu also rescues any balls lost to water hazards, as well as tree hazards in ''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''. A golf course titled [[Lakitu Valley]] appears in ''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour'' but has no unique relevance to Lakitus. In ''Mario Golf: World Tour'', Lakitu is one of the names on the tournament scoreboard of [[Castle Club]], usually hanging in ranks close to last place. He also welcomes players at the [[Sky Island]] entrance, and there is golf gear based on Lakitus that [[Mii]]s can use.


===''Paper Mario'' series===
Three Lakitus and a [[Yellow Magikoopa]] act as a mid-boss, are trying to prevent Mario from destroying the [[Puff-Puff Machine]].
====''Paper Mario''====
Lakitus are enemies in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. They are encountered in [[Flower Fields]] only. They assist [[Huff N. Puff]] in his plot to cover the flora-filled place with clouds. Besides throwing Spiny Eggs, Lakitus also charge at Mario upon sighting him. As well as appearing as generic enemies, Lakitus appear as mini-bosses at least three times in ''Paper Mario''. The Lakitus in this game appear to directly serve Huff N. Puff, rather than just [[Bowser]]. Three Lakitus and a [[Yellow Magikoopa]] are mid-bosses, trying to prevent Mario from destroying the [[Puff Puff Machine]]. The game introduces two Lakitu characters [[Lakilester]], who joins Mario as a party member during his journey, and his girlfriend [[Lakilulu]].


====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
[[File:CameraBlueLakitu.png|thumb|upright=0.8|A Cameraman Lakitu, in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''.]]
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Lakitus appear in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' and [[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|its remake]]. Only one appears in the main story as a part of [[Spike Storm]], a Lakitu/Spiny team Mario and his partners fight in the [[Glitz Pit]]'s minor league. Several Lakitus also appear in floors 23 and 28 of the [[Pit of 100 Trials (Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door)|Pit of 100 Trials]]. Additionally, a more powerful sub-species known as the [[Dark Lakitu]], appear in floors 61-69 of the Pit of 100 Trials. However, Lakitus are more common in case of NPCs, such as [[Laki]], a train enthusiast found near the [[Excess Express]] boarding area and a gray Lakitu with a camera in the Glitz Pit, as well as Lakitu crowd members.
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[[File:CameraBlueLakitu.png|left|thumb|140px|A Cameraman Lakitu, in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''.]]
In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', Lakitus appear as rare enemies since only one appears in the main story, which is a part of [[Spike Storm]], a Lakitu/Spiny team Mario and his partners fight in the [[Glitz Pit]]'s minor league. However, Lakitus are much more common in case of NPCs (such as [[Laki]], a train enthusiast found near the [[Excess Express]] boarding area). Additionally, a more powerful sub-species known as the [[Dark Lakitu]], along with the regular ones, can be found in the [[Pit of 100 Trials (Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door)|Pit of 100 Trials]]. There is a Grey Lakitu in the Glitz Pit with a camera. Oddly, this Lakitu lacks a nose.


====''Super Paper Mario''====
====''Super Paper Mario''====
Lakitus appear in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. They are encountered in areas such as [[the Dotwood Tree]] and [[Overthere Stair]]; however, the aforementioned Laki character from ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' is given a reference in some [[Merlee's Mansion]] graffiti in this game and a Lakitu (despite his species's obscurity in ''Super Paper Mario'') can appear as one of the randomly-generated characters on the first page of [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/r8pj/index.html the Japanese ''Super Paper Mario'' website]. The Lakitu [[Catch Card]] in ''Super Paper Mario'' states Lakitu's motives for throwing Spiny Eggs at opponents: Lakitu's actions are because someone "made fun of its glasses". It's implied that Laki wrote graffiti on the wall of [[Merlee's Basement]].
As per usual with ''Mario'' RPGs, Lakitu is a rare enemy character in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', which is actually a cross between platforming and role-playing. In this game, Lakitus are only seen in areas such as [[The Dotwood Tree]] and [[Overthere Stair]]; however, the aforementioned Laki character from ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' is given a reference in some [[Merlee's Mansion]] graffiti in this game and a Lakitu (despite his species's obscurity in ''Super Paper Mario'') can appear as one of the randomly-generated characters on the first page of [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/r8pj/index.html the Japanese ''Super Paper Mario'' website]. The Lakitu [[Catch Card]] in ''Super Paper Mario'' states Lakitu's motives for throwing Spiny Eggs at opponents: Lakitu's actions are because someone "made fun of its glasses". It's implied that Laki wrote graffiti on the wall of [[Merlee's Basement]].


====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
[[File:Hurt_Lakitu.png|left|thumb|upright=0.8|Hurt frame for Lakitu in ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''.]]
[[File:Hurt_Lakitu.png|left|thumb|140px|Unused hurt frame for Lakitu in ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''.]]
A Lakitu appears in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. It is encountered on [[Whammino Mountain]] only. It retains the appearance of Lakitus in ''Paper Mario'' and ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''. It is an obstacle, throwing Spinies. The Lakitu can be defeated at the top of the mountain if Mario jumps on it as the Lakitu goes down. There are several unused hurt frames for Lakitu, suggesting that Lakitus were planned to be enemies to fight. There are also unused graphics for a fishing pole associated with Lakitu's graphics in the data.<ref>{{cite|author=TCRF|title=[[tcrf:Paper Mario: Sticker Star#Enemies|Paper Mario: Sticker Star#Enemies]]|publisher=The Cutting Room Floor|accessdate=November 12, 2018}}</ref>
Lakitus make another ''[[Paper Mario]]'' appearance in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. Despite most of the enemies in the game having new appearances, Lakitu has retained his form from the last two ''Paper Mario'' games. Only one appears in the game and is found in [[Whammino Mountain]] as an obstacle, throwing Spinies. By grabbing a [[Super Star]] nearby, [[Mario]] can run through the Spinies and to the top of the mountain. Though, the Lakitu flys high and can't be defeated. However there are unused hurt frames for Lakitu suggesting it was planned to be an actual enemy.
 
====''Paper Mario: Color Splash''====
Lakitu is mentioned in ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'' by [[Luigi]] while the characters drive across the [[Rainbow Road]] to [[Black Bowser's Castle]].<ref>{{cite|quote=Lakitu's not here to save us.|title=''Paper Mario: Color Splash''|publisher=Nintendo|date=2016|language=en}}</ref>


===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''====
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Lakitus appear in a minor role in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions|its remake]]. They were given a variant, [[Lakipea]], which throws [[Sharpea]]s to attack. A Fishin' Lakitu with a red shell appears every time a Mario Brother [[Level up|levels up]], carrying a selecting device that allows the player choose which stat they wish to add bonus points to (on top of the normal points gained while leveling up). Once selected, the device then flips over and becomes a roulette that determines how many points that stat earns, from one to three. Lakitus appear before the final battle with [[Fawful]], with two holding up spotlights to reveal Fawful's cloakless form.
Lakitu has always been a rare thing to come across in the [[Mario & Luigi (series)|''Mario & Luigi'' series]], where it first appears in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. In that game, a Fishin' Lakitu with a red shell appears every time a Mario Brother [[Level Up|leveled up]], carrying a selecting device that lets Mario and Luigi choose what they wish to level up in; the device then flips over and becomes a roulette that determines how many points the brother earns. The only other appearance of Lakitus in this game is in the final battle with [[Fawful]], where a cutscene before said battle depicts a pair of Lakitus holding up spotlights to reveal Fawful's cloakless form; Lakitus also have the [[Lakipea]] sub-species in the game, one of the [[Beanbean Kingdom]]'s many vegetable-based answers to [[Mushroom Kingdom]] foes. Lakipeas, who throw [[Sharpea]]s rather than Spinies, can be found in a northeastern area of the Beanbean Kingdom near the entrance to [[Teehee Valley]].
 
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Lakitu plays a larger role in ''[[Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser]]''. One serves as the sidekick and adviser to Captain Goomba and his squad, often scouting for minions and lost soldiers during his quest to rally Bowser's army and rescue their king. He first appears in the Beanbean Kingdom, when Captain Goomba and Captain Shy Guy are ready to take on the brainwashed Larry Koopa and his minions; he diverts them to a hidden place in the outskirts of the castle town and explains what he is up to. Lakitus also appear as units in the missions [[A Cloudy Day]], [[Chain Chomp and Spike Stomp]], [[Pokey Panic]], [[Rumble in the Castle!]], [[Goomba's Worth]] and [[The Mightiest Minions]]. Their special attack is Chain Stomp, which allows them to stomp on an enemy twice. They are strong against Sharpeas and Spinies, and weak against [[Shy Guy]]s.
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====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====
[[File:Level Up Screen (Mario & Luigi Partners In Time).png|thumb|Lakitu as the [[Level Up]] assistant in ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time'', a role it retains in ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'']]
[[File:Level Up Screen (Mario & Luigi Partners In Time).png|thumb|left|Lakitu as the [[Level Up]] assistant in ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''.]]
Lakitus are supporting characters in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. One assists in leveling up once more. A Lakitu with a camera also goes to [[Peach's Castle]] presumably to report on the launch of [[Professor Elvin Gadd]]'s [[Prof. E. Gadd's time machine|Time Machine]] towards the beginning of the game; when [[Toadsworth]]'s fainting faces Mario with the challenge of retrieving a [[Refreshroom]] from the elderly [[Toad (species)|Toad]]'s room, this friendly Lakitu reporter (possibly one of the Lakitu Bros.) helps by providing a "cloud-cam view" of the castle, actually the bird's-eye [[map]] that Mario, Luigi, and their baby selves continue to use throughout the rest of their adventure. The Lakitu then flies off and is never seen again; as a matter of fact, the only other generic Lakitu seen in ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time'' is an unnamed agent of [[List of Implied Organizations#Lakitu travel|Lakitu travel]] who transports [[Kylie Koopa]] and [[Toadbert]] to the [[Star Shrine]] right before the battle with [[Elder Shrooboid]]. However, another Lakitu sub-species can be fought in the [[Vim Factory]]; these [[Shroob]]-like Lakitus, the [[Lakitufo]]s, fly on UFOs rather than clouds, have antennae, and beam down [[Spiny Shroopa]]s rather than throwing Spinies.
Lakitu's minor, friendly roles in the ''Mario & Luigi'' series continued with ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', where he takes on his role of level up assistant yet again, only here with a better-animated fishing line. A Fishin' Lakitu with a camera (quite possibly one of ''Super Mario 64''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Lakitu Bros.) also goes to [[Princess Peach's Castle]] presumably to report on the launch of [[Professor Elvin Gadd]]'s [[E. Gadd's Time Machine|Time Machine]] towards the beginning of the game; when [[Toadsworth]]'s fainting faces Mario with the challenge of retrieving a [[Refreshroom]] from the elderly [[Toad (species)|Toad]]'s room, this friendly Lakitu reporter aids the plumber with a "cloud-cam view" of the castle, actually the bird's-eye [[map]] that Mario, Luigi, and their baby selves continue to use throughout the rest of their adventure. The Lakitu then flies off and is never seen again; as a matter of fact, the only other generic Lakitu seen in ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time'' is an unnamed agent of [[List of Implied Organizations#Lakitu Travel|Lakitu Travel]] who transports [[Kylie Koopa]] and [[Toadbert]] to the [[Star Shrine]] right before the battle with [[Elder Shrooboid]]. However, another Lakitu sub-species can be fought in the [[Vim Factory]]; these [[Shroobified]] Lakitus, the [[Lakitufo]]s, fly on UFOs rather than clouds, have antennae, and beam down [[Spiny Shroopa]]s rather than throwing Spinies.
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''====
A Lakitu is a supporting character in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' and [[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey|the remake]]. It is the assistant for leveling up, just as before. The game introduces two variations, including [[Glam Lakitu]] and [[Lakitu King]].


Lakitus are enemies and recruitable allies in ''[[Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''. They are strong against Spinies and weak against [[Captain Shy Guy (Mario & Luigi series)|Captain Shy Guy]].
====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story''====
Lakitu kept his role in the ''Mario & Luigi'' series for a third time in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' as the level up assistant yet again. However, this is his only role. Two new species of Lakitu are also introduced: [[Glam Lakitu]] and [[Lakitu King]], respectively.


====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
Lakitus are enemies in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''. They are encountered in [[Dreamy Driftwood Shore]]. Outside of battle, Lakitus can either swoop down to run into Mario, or they can throw a [[Spiny Egg]], causing a Spiny to appear when it hits the ground. Lakitus do not appear while leveling up, unlike before.
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While a Lakitu doesn't appear anymore while levelling up, they appear as enemies only. They appear as a common enemy in [[Dreamy Driftwood Shore]], and just like in ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'', they throw [[Spiny Eggs]] (or Mushrooms on rare occasion) in battle. The Spiny Eggs can be hit back with the hammer. Two new species of Lakitus also appear: [[Lakitu R]]s, a stronger version of Lakitu, and [[Commander Lakitu]]s, which usually appear in groups of two and fight in the background by ordering certain attacks to [[Boomerang Bro]]s.


In battle, they appear in the background. To attack, the move to the main plane and throw a Spiny Egg or a Mushroom. It either goes high and lands on Mario's head or is sent across the ground and into Mario. Spiny Eggs can be hit back with the hammer, which damages the Lakitu. A single attack involves multiple throws. After this attack, [[Spiny|Spinies]] will enter the battle. If a [[Taunt Ball]] is used on a Lakitu, it will attack immediately.
====''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''====
[[File:MLPJLakitu.png|thumb|left]]
Lakitu plays an important role in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''. They host the [[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam#Lakitu Centre|Lakitu Centre]] in said game. In it, the player can play mission and minigames which goals are often rescuing Paper Toads, crucial in continuing the story. They don't appear as enemies anymore, though.


Two new species of Lakitus also appear: [[Lakitu R]]s, a stronger version of Lakitu in [[Dreamy Neo Bowser Castle]], and [[Commander Lakitu]]s, which appear in [[Somnom Woods]] and appear groups of two and fight in the background by ordering certain attacks to [[Boomerang Bro]]s.
===''Yakuman DS''===
Lakitus appear in the ''Mario''-themed mahjong game ''[[Yakuman DS]]'' as the host of the tutorial, as well as providing advice to the player during games. He wears an academic cap, as he knows how to play [[wikipedia:Mahjong|mahjong]] very well.


====''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''====
===''Mario Baseball'' series===
[[File:MLPJLakitu.png|thumb|left]]
[[File:Daisy-mss-intro-2.png|thumb|Lakitu as seen in the opening for ''Mario Super Sluggers''.]]
Lakitus are non-playable characters in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''. They host the [[Lakitu Info Center]]. In it, the player can play mission and minigames which goals are often rescuing Paper Toads, crucial in continuing the story. After a certain amount of sidequests are cleared, the player is rewarded with a [[Battle Card (Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam)|Battle Card]].
In both ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' and ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', a green Lakitu takes the role of an umpire just as it did in ''Mario Tennis''. This time, it calls the strikes, outs, and announces the start or the end of any exhibition game.


====''Mario & Luigi: Brothership''====
===''Super Princess Peach''===
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'', Lakitus appear during battles against Spinies, although not as targetable enemies. As the Spinies are defeated, a Lakitu throws Spiny Eggs at Mario and Luigi who must counter them with their hammers.
[[File:SPPLakitu.png|frame|left]]
Bowser brings many Lakitus with him (who in this game fight with appearance and Spiny Egg-throwing mechanics similar to those seen in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'') when he invades [[Vibe Island]] in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'', and some of them (the [[Calm Lakitu]]s) are even made drowsy by the [[Vibe Scepter]] (only sneaking past these sleeping Lakitus can keep them from waking up and fighting like normal Lakitus). ''Super Princess Peach'' also brings back the long-neglected Fishin' Boos, and even introduces [[Calm Fishin' Boo|a calm variety of them]].


In the fake Mushroom Kingdom, a Lakitu with a camera appears to film Mario and Luigi. The camera footage is shown in the top-right corner of the screen, which must be used to track down [[Reclusa]].
===''Tetris DS''===
A ''Super Mario Bros.'' Lakitu sprite is the opponent icon in the fourth difficulty level of the Vs. CPU mode featured in ''[[Tetris DS]]'''s Standard Mode, as well as the player's own icon in various other Standard Mode games.


===''Mario Pinball Land''===
===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
A Lakitu is an enemy in ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]''. It is encountered in the [[Shifting Sands Stage]]. The Lakitu is beyond the left path. It floats out of reach and cannot be defeated, though defeating the four Spinies earns Mario a [[Power Star|Star]].
[[File:Bgespio.PNG|thumb|right|Lakitu alongside [[Espio the Chameleon]] in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]''.]]
Lakitus appear as non-playable characters in the games ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'', ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'', and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]''. They mainly take the role of referees.


===''WarioWare: Touched!''===
In ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'', a special Lakitu asks [[Princess Daisy]] to compete in two events which would give them the Curling Puck for Curling Bowling. Also it made an appearance in the [[Dream Snowboard Cross#DS Version|Extreme Snowboarding]] in which, just like in ''Mario Kart'', it would inform them what lap the players are on, respectively. In ''Mario and Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'', Lakitu also appears in London Party Mode. It also appeared in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'' as the referee in various events including some events with his starting lights from the ''Mario Kart'' series.
Lakitus cameo in the microgame [[Clawing for More (WarioWare: Touched!)|Clawing for More]] in ''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'' Lakitu sprites from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' are one of the random sprites that appear from the ball by breaking it open.


===''Yoshi Touch & Go''===
===''Mario Sports Mix''===
[[File:YT&G Lakitu.png|frame]]
[[File:MSM 1-1 Hockey.png|thumb|200px|left|Lakitu as seen in ''Mario Sports Mix'', ready to drop the [[Coin|coin]] as a puck.]]
Lakitus are enemies in ''[[Yoshi Touch & Go]]''. They fly by the top screen. Defeating one is worth five points, or fifteen seconds in Challenge mode. [[Wall Lakitu]]s also appear.
Lakitu appears in ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'' where it served as the referee of the [[Mario Sports Mix#Basketball|basketball]], [[Mario Sports Mix#Hockey|hockey]], and [[Mario Sports Mix#Dodgeball|dodgeball]] matches. It drops the puck in hockey matches during a face-off, and throws the dodgeball or basketball in the air for basketball and dodgeball matches during a tip-off.


===''Yakuman DS''===
===''Fortune Street''===
A Lakitu is a supporting character in ''[[Yakuman DS]]''. It hosts the tutorial and provides advice. Lakitu wears an academic cap, owing to his skill at playing {{wp|mahjong}}.
In ''[[Fortune Street]]'', Lakitu appears when Venture Card 92 is drawn. It travels along the board like the players and forces all shops it passes by to close for the day.
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===''Mario Pinball Land''===
[[File:LakituMarioPinball.png|thumb|left|100px|]]
A single Lakitu appears in ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]''. When the player goes to the [[Shifting Sands]] world, they must take the left path (they will need 4 [[Power Star]]s) to encounter Lakitu. It cannot be defeated, as it floats and therefore is unreachable: instead, they must defeat 4 Spinies to obtain a Power Star.


===''Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix''===
===''Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix''===
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Lakitus are supporting characters in ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]''. A Lakitu in [[World 1 (Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix)|World 1]] asks the player character to get rid of the [[Koopa Troopa]]s in his garden and rewards them the key to [[Truffle Towers]] afterward. A Pirate Lakitu in [[World 2 (Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix)|World 2]] has the [[Boogie Booster]], which the player character can receive by winning against him in fishing. A Lakitu appears in the minigame [[Whee!]], catching the player character after he falls from jumping from the trampoline.
Several Lakitus appear in ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]''. They appear differently throughout worlds. There are 3 items to buy in their shops, and they, except for the first two worlds, are optional to stop by. In the first two worlds, Lakitu plays prominent roles. In World 1, they ask help to Mario (or Luigi) to clean its garden from the Koopa Troopas. After then, he will give them the key to Truffle Towers. In World 2, a pirate Lakitu have a powerful motor that is needed to pass over a whirlpool, but the bro must first beat the Lakitu to a fishing contest, because the motor isn't on sale. Eventually they beat him, obtain the motor and search into the whirlpool.
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===''Mario Baseball'' series===
[[File:Daisy-mss-intro-2.png|thumb|left|Lakitu as seen in the opening cinematic for ''Mario Super Sluggers'']]
In both ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' and ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', a green Lakitu takes the role of an umpire just as it did in ''Mario Tennis''. This time, it calls the strikes, outs, and announces the start or the end of any exhibition game. Lakitu is also the only character in the [[Mario Baseball (series)|''Mario Baseball'' series]] to have dialogue but not be playable. The umpire Lakitu is seen in the opening cinematic in ''Mario Super Sluggers'' as the home plate umpire as Daisy prepares to swing for the ball. In the last of the four cinematics, the umpire Lakitu is seen to be next to Peach as others are at the Daisy Cruiser at night after winning a decisive game against Bowser.
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===''Super Princess Peach''===
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Lakitus are enemies in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]''. They look and behave similarly as in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. Lakitus received a variant named. [[Calm Lakitu]]s. [[Fishing Boo]]s also return and similarly received their own variant, [[C. Fishing Boo]].


===''Mario Hoops 3-on-3''===
===''Super Mario Maker''===
[[File:MH3o3Lakitu.png|thumb|100px|Lakitu in ''Mario Hoops 3-on-3'']]
Lakitus reappear in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''. They can be given different items or enemies to throw out instead of Spiny Eggs. Shaking a Lakitu will remove the item from its hand or remove it from its cloud. This game is the first time its name is spoken in game, as /lɑːkɪ'tuː/ (lah-KIT-too).<ref name="SMM spoken object name">''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' spoken object name</ref>
A Lakitu is a non-playable character in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]''. The Lakitu holds the ball on its fishing pole before players begin a round.
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===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''====
Lakitus are non-playable characters in both the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|home console]] and [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)|handheld]] versions of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''. They take the role of referees, specifically for characters of the ''Super Mario'' franchise in [[Javelin Throw (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Nintendo DS)|Javelin Throw]], [[Hammer Throw (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Nintendo DS)|Hammer Throw]], [[10m Platform]], [[Trampoline (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Nintendo DS)|Trampoline]], and [[Vault (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Nintendo DS)|Vault]] in the handheld version. A Lakitu is the referee of [[Archery (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Wii)|Archery]] during the opening cutscene of the home console release.


====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''====
===Cameos===
Lakitus return in both the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|home console]] and [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|handheld]] versions of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''. In the former, a Lakitu in [[Dream Ice Hockey]] drops the puck onto the rink, as well as [[Wild Ball]]s at random. In certain events of the handheld release, Fishin' Lakitus rescue any player character who falls, and it also informs of the current lap count; furthermore, a Lakitu in the Adventure Tours mode hosts the [[Short Track 500m]] and [[Intense Short Track]] missions, with the [[Meteor Curling Stone]] being the reward for winning.
====''The Legend of Zelda'' series====
[[File:Lakitu(TMC).gif|frame|left]]
[[zeldawiki:Lakitu|Lakitu]] is notable for [[Video game references|appearing outside of the ''Mario'' series]] by appearing in non-''Mario'' games such as the ''[[zeldawiki:Legend of Zelda|Legend of Zelda]]'' game ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]]''. In this game, Lakitus were recognizable, but their clouds had no smiles, they seemed to not wear goggles, their hair was thicker (actually resembling Lakitu's hair as it appeared in ''Mario Superstar Baseball''), and they threw thunderbolts rather than Spiny Eggs (much like the ''Mario'' enemy [[Thunder Lakitu]]). They were found in the sky and even [[Link]] had the ability to steal their clouds with an item called the Gust Jar.


====''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''====
====Game Boy Camera====
Lakitus return in the [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|home console version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''. They are referees as well as interactable characters in London Party for playing minigames and earning stickers.
A Lakitu, along with other Mario series characters, appeared as a stamp featured on the [[wikipedia:Game Boy Camera|Game Boy Camera]]. This stamp, like with the others, can be placed in the photos the player takes.
 
Lakitus return in the [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|handheld version]], holding drinks for characters to collect in [[10km Marathon Swim]]. There is also a Lakitu in Story Mode, first seen talking to [[Kamek|Magikoopa]] at [[Stonehenge]] before leaving, and later appears at the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games. Lakitu makes a larger appearance in the bonus episodes, where it first appears giving Bowser a bad introduction to [[London]], and notices with the other minions that Bowser seems to be in a  particularly bad mood. Lakitu accompanies Bowser to the challenge for him that they had set up for him with [[Donkey Kong]], though leaves early to set up a challenge with [[Knuckles]] and [[Vector]]. To do this, Magikoopa transforms Lakitu to look like [[Charmy]], and although initially confusing Knuckles and Vector it manages to distract them by doing an impression of Charmy. After Bowser wins the match, Lakitu stays behind to try and calm down Knuckles and Vector. It also appears in the last episode to help set up another match for Bowser, and celebrates with the other minions when his mood improves. A [[List of badges in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|badge]] of Lakitu can be obtained from the badge machine. Fishin' Lakitus also appear in [[10km Marathon Swim]] to provide the character with drinks.
 
====''Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games''====
Lakitus return in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]''. They appear during certain Action & Answer Tour events. One holds the starting lights with its fishing pole in [[Groove Pipe Snowboard]] and [[Roller Coaster Bobsleigh]]. A Lakitu appears in [[Ice Hockey (Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games)|Ice Hockey]] and [[Snow Day Street Hockey]] to drop the puck on the rink, and the latter event also has a Lakitu who moves the bonus goal around on the Coin Street rink.
 
====''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games''====
[[File:JavelinThrowTotalScoreRio2016.jpg|thumb|Lakitu as the referee of the Javelin Throw in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''.]]
Lakitus return in the [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U)|home console version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games'' and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Arcade Edition]]'' as a referee. In the former, Lakitu takes this role in [[Triple Jump (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games)|Triple Jump]], [[Javelin Throw (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Wii U)|Javelin Throw]], and [[Boxing (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Wii U)|Boxing]]. The home console version also adds Lakitu on the [[Copacabana Beach]] for every five winning medals earned in tournaments, giving the player thirty coins and [[Ring (Sonic the Hedgehog)|Ring]]s, or sixty if interacted to while wearing the [[Mii]] based on it, which is unlocked in two separate parts. A Lakitu appears in the [[Golf Plus]] event of the [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|home console version]], in which its sprite from ''Super Mario Bros.'' appears as a character wall.


====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020''====
====Augmented Reality Games====
Lakitu is a non-playable character in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]''. It is a referee for both regular and 2D Events. A Lakitu is a supporting character in the [[Sport Climbing]] events, transporting any player characters who fall off back to the start or nearest [[checkpoint]], depending on their progress.
[[File:ARGamesFishinLakitu.JPG|thumb|right|Lakitu catching a Blooper in the Free Fishing minigame.]]
A Lakitu randomly appears in the Free Fishing minigame included in the [[Augmented Reality Games]] software on the [[Nintendo 3DS]], in which it fishes for [[Blooper]]s. Such Bloopers can also be caught by the player, but they must be very quick, as Lakitu appears for a short time only.
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===''Mario Sports Mix''===
==General information==
[[File:MSM 1-1 Hockey.png|thumb|upright=1.1|left|Lakitu as seen in ''Mario Sports Mix'', ready to drop the [[Coin|coin]] as a puck.]]
===Physical appearance===
Lakitu is a non-playable character in ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]''. It is encountered in [[Mario Sports Mix#Basketball|basketball]], [[Mario Sports Mix#Hockey|hockey]], and [[Mario Sports Mix#Dodgeball|dodgeball]] matches. The Lakitu is the referee, dropping the puck in hockey matches during a face-off, and throwing the basketball or dodgeball into the air during a tip-off.
[[File:Lakitu SMB.png|thumb|100px|left|An earlier, sketchier Lakitu.]]
Lakitus are Koopas who employ clouds as vehicles. However, Lakitus have a rather different appearance than the normal Koopa Troopas; Lakitus have very different heads with much smaller, circular noses, all generic Lakitus wear thick goggles, and Lakitus have a ring pattern on their shells rather than the hexagon pattern featured on those of Koopa Troopas and Hammer Bros. Also, while most Koopas (other than the [[Dry Bones]] of certain [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' games]]) have no hair at all, Lakitus are usually depicted with three small strands of hair, or (as seen in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'') a small clump of black hair.


===''Itadaki Street'' series===
[[File:CloudlessLakituSMW.png|frame|35px|]]
Lakitu is a character in ''[[Itadaki Street DS]]'' and ''[[Fortune Street]]''. When its card is drawn, Lakitu travels along the board, forcing every shop it passes by to close for the day.
However, Lakitus are most differentiatable from Koopa Troopas in that they simply ride clouds. These clouds have changed over the years perhaps even more than Lakitus themselves; although 8-bit [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] games like ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' depicted Lakitu as riding cloud identical to certain [[block]]-like cloud platforms (except with a green outline rather than black, and block-like clouds due to graphical limits), ''[[Super Mario World]]'' (which still included these small platforms of old) gave Lakitus more realistic, larger clouds to commandeer.
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===''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition''===
[[File:PDSMBE-Lakitu-TeamImage.png|thumb|left]]
Lakitus are enemies in ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]''. They have high attack and average HP. Their attribute is Light, which makes them strong against enemies with the Dark attribute. Their maximum level is 99.


Their main skill is Cloud Guard while their helper skill is Auto Heal. Cloud Guard halves the damage received by enemies for 1 turn. Auto Heal recovers a small amount of a character's HP each time the player clears Orbs.
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===''Yoshi's Woolly World'' / ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World''===
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[[File:WoollyLakituHQ.png|thumb|A Lakitu in ''Yoshi's Woolly World'']]
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Lakitus are enemies in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' and [[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World|its reissue]]. They are first encountered in [[Spiky Stroll]]. Lakitus are the same as in the [[Yoshi's Island (series)|''Yoshi's Island'' series]] and ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''. A [[Gold Lakitu]] appears in Gold Rush Mode of [[Poochy Dash]] in the port only.
|-
|[[Fishin' Lakitu|Fishing Pole]]
|''[[Super Mario World]]'', ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series, ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'', and ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]''.
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|[[Lakitu's Cloud]]
|All games that Lakitus appear in.
|-
|Start Signal
|The ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series, ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'', ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'', ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'', and ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''.
|-
|[[Spiny Egg]]  
|''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'', ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', ''[[Super Mario World]]'', ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', ''[[Paper Mario]]'', ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''.
|-
|Minigame Whistle
|''[[Mario Party Advance]]''
|-
|Camera
|''[[Super Mario 64]]'', [[Mario Golf (series)|''Mario Golf'' series]], ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', and ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''.
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===''Dr. Mario World''===
==Official stats and information==
Lakitus are assistants in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]''. Their stage mode function is granting bonus points for capsules remaining on stage clear, where each remaining capsule grants 80 points at the first level and 400 points at the maximum level (50 and 200 respectively prior to version 2.3.0). In versus mode, the effect is to grant a chance that the player's first six [[capsule]]s will be of matching-color, where it is 10% at the first level and 50% at the maximum level. The assistant is rewarded in stage mode after clearing the first area in [[World 30]].
===''Paper Mario'' series Stats and Tattle===
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|align=left
|image=[[File:PMLakitu.png]]
|hp=12
|atk=3
|def=0
|items=[[Honey Syrup]], [[Stop Watch]], [[Thunder Rage]]
|location=[[Flower Fields]]
|tattle=This is a Lakitu. Lakitus are strange Koopas that can ride clouds. Max HP: 12, Attack Power: 3, Defense Power: 0 They toss down Spiny Eggs, and these sometimes turn into crawling Spinies. We'd better deal with them quickly or else we'll be surrounded by Spinies. It seems like these Lakitus have been hassling you for your entire career, Mario.
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{{spmenemybox
|align=left
|image=[[File:26. Lakitu Card.PNG|100px]]
|hp=4
|atk=1
|def=0
|score=400
|card type=Common
|card location=Card Shop; Catch Card/SP
|card description=Lakitu chucks Spinys like coins at a Pianta Parlor. What's its problem? Someone made fun of its glasses.
|tattle=That's a Lakitu. They're odd creatures that drive around in clouds... Max HP is 4 and Attack is 1. It'll throw Spinys at you, so keep moving... It doesn't change altitude, so if you sneak up on it while dodging Spinys... You can stomp it, hop in the cloud and find out where it keeps all those Spinys...
|location=[[The Dotwood Tree]], [[Overthere Stair]]
|before=[[Dark Spiny|25]]
|#=26
|after=[[Dull Bones|27]]
}}
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The April 26, 2020 update introduces one as a doctor, under the name '''Dr. Lakitu'''. This doctor is available as a special stage reward in [[World 15 (Dr. Mario World)|World 15]]. Dr. Lakitu's skill is the same as [[Toadette|Dr. Toadette]] except it affects less objects but the skill meter charges faster. Their stage mode skill changes one object into a [[handy box]], in which viruses are prioritized as changed objects. This skill is represented by them flying on a cloud and leaving a trail of clouds, while at that time the object is transformed by clouds. Coins, capsules, objects that can eliminate viruses (e.g. [[Exploder]]), and objects that cannot be eliminated (e.g. [[Empty Block]]) cannot be transformed. Their versus mode skill hides a number of the opponent's viruses in clouds, where more viruses are hidden at higher levels, the amount being up to 9 viruses at the maximum level (7 prior to season 7).
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Melee''====
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!width=100px|Name!!width=100px|Image!!width=150px|Game!!|Description
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!Lakitu
|[[File:Trophy164.PNG|100px]]
|align=center|''Super Mario Bros.''<br>10/85
|''These airborne menaces used to ride their clouds exclusively as Bowser's henchmen. They typically hover just out of Mario's reach and hurl Spinies with irritating precision. More recently, however, they've been known to take on less evil tasks, such as doing camera work for sports events and even helping Mario on his quests.''
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|}


===Other appearances===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
====''The Legend of Zelda'' series====
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{{main-wiki|ZeldaWiki|Lakitu|Zelda Wiki}}
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[[File:Ss loztmc lakitu.png|frame|left]]
!width=100px|Name!!width=100px|Image!!width=200px|Game!!|Description
Lakitu is an enemy in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]]''. In this game, Lakitus were recognizable, but their clouds had no smiles, they seemed to not wear goggles, their hair was thicker (actually resembling Lakitu's hair as it appeared in ''Mario Superstar Baseball''), and they threw thunderbolts rather than Spiny Eggs (much like the ''Super Mario'' enemy [[Thunder Lakitu]]). They are found in the [[zeldawiki:Cloud Tops|Cloud Tops]] area and the corresponding dungeon, the [[zeldawiki:Palace of Winds (The Minish Cap)|Palace of Winds]]. [[Link]] has to attack them from afar, as the Lakitu hides in its cloud if he gets too close. Additionally, Link can use the [[zeldawiki:Gust Jar|Gust Jar]] to remove the cloud and render the Lakitu defenseless.
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!rowspan=2|Lakitu & Spinies
|rowspan=2|[[File:BrawlTrophy164.png|100px]]
|align=center|'''NES''' ''Super Mario Bros.''
|rowspan=2|''A particularly stubborn breed of Koopa. Lakitus chase Mario aboard clouds and attack by throwing Spiny Eggs down from above. More recently, Lakitus have taken over the role of cameramen, filming with cameras that they dangle from long rods. Spinies are Koopa creatures with tough, spiked shells. Jumping onto them has no effect, but fireballs can dispatch them.''
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|align=center|'''N64''' ''Super Mario 64''
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====Game Boy Camera====
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''====
A Lakitu makes a cameo in [[Game Boy Camera]]. It is one of the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]''-themed stamps.
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====''Tetris DS''====
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A Lakitu is referenced in ''[[Tetris DS]]''. A large depiction of its sprite from ''Super Mario Bros.'' is the opponent icon in the fourth difficulty level of the Vs. CPU mode, as well as the player's own icon in various other Standard Mode games.
!width="10%"|Name
 
!3DS Image
====AR Games====
!Wii U Image
[[File:AR Games Fishing Lakitu.jpg|thumb|Lakitu catching a Blooper in the Free Fishing minigame.]]
!width="20%"|Appears in
A Lakitu randomly appears in the Free Fishing minigame included in the [[AR Games]] software, in which it fishes for [[Blooper]]s. Such Bloopers can also be caught by the player, but they must be very quick, as Lakitu appears for a short time only.
!NTSC-U Description
!PAL Description
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!Lakitu & Spinies
|[[File:SSB4_Trophy_Lakitu_Spinies.png|100px]]
|[[File:SSB4TrophyLakituSpinies.png|100px]]
|align=center bgcolor="lightblue"|'''NES''' ''Super Mario Bros.'' (10/1985)<br>'''Wii U''' ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' (11/2012)
|''Flying over the battlefield in a cloud, this member of Bowser's forces persistently chases after Mario. He takes a break from throwing Spiny Eggs to do some racing in Mario Kart 7. When summoned, he'll appear as a sprite and toss Spiny Eggs at those fighting below him.''
|''One of Bowser's minions, this cloud-riding turtle and general nuisance to Mario made his debut as a playable character in Mario Kart 7. In this game, you can summon a pixellated Lakitu who'll throw Spiny Eggs that will turn into Spinies - beasties with red, spiky shells - when they hit the ground.
|-bgcolor="#FF4433"
!Lakitu
|[[File:LakituSpiny2Trophy3DS.png|100px]]
|align=center|''N/A''
|align=center|''N/A''
|''With his cute little specs and smiling cloud, it's hard not to love Lakitu...until he starts pelting you with Spiny Eggs. This meanie has been tormenting Mario since the very first Super Mario Bros. game, and his mode of attack is no different here. He'll try and hover out of reach, but only by taking him out can you keep the Spiny rain from falling.''
|''With his cute little specs and smiling cloud, it's hard not to love Lakitu...until he starts pelting you with Spiny Eggs. This blighter has been tormenting Mario since the very first Super Mario Bros. game, and his mode of attack is no different here. Although he loves to hover just out of reach, you'll want to take him out to stop those Spinies coming.''
|-bgcolor="#FF4433"
!Lakitu + Cloud 9
|[[File:Cloud9Trophy3DS.png|100px]]
|align=center|''N/A''
|align=center|''N/A''
|''This cloud kart is basically the bottom half of Lakitu. With its fluffy design and zippy style, Cloud 9 seems like a good match for Yoshi, but can you imagine what it would look like for Wario to drive this? It might just be distracting enough to give you an advantage!''
|''This cloud kart is basically Lakitu's other half. As in, "bottom half". Being so fluffy, it would be a good fit for Yoshi, but can you imagine Wario driving it? That'd just be weird! Then again, maybe he'd use that to throw his opponents off their game... Yep, that Wario's a sneaky one!''
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|}
<small>Red indicates exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS version.<br>
Blue indicates exclusive to the Wii U version.</small>


====''Nintendo Badge Arcade''====
===''[[Mario Kart 7]]''===
Lakitus make a cameo appearance in ''[[Nintendo Badge Arcade]]''. They appear in the form of badges in their ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', ''[[Super Mario World]]'', and ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' styles.
*'''Class''': Feather
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*'''Stat Boosts'''
**'''Speed''': 3
**'''Acceleration''': 4
**'''Weight''': 2.25
**'''Handling''': 3
**'''Off-Road''': 4
*'''Bios'''
**'''Site'''
***[[File:Flag of USA.png|22px]] "''Usually busy fishing out fallen racers in the kart races, Lakitu has finally decided to show off his driving skills.''"
***[[File:Flag of Europe.png|22px]] "''A lightweight driver who excels at handling, Lakitu has finally decided to take to the track!''"
**'''Guide:''' "''Lakitu got tired of officiating races, so he decided to enter one himself. Select this little guy to enjoy the acceleration and drifting shared by all lightweights.''"


==General information==
===''[[Mario Kart 8]]''===
===Physical appearance===
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|Lakitu's appearance has changed little between its original design (left) and its modern design (right).
|Lakitu's emblems from ''Mario Kart 8''
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[[File:SMRL-Line-Lakitu-Thump.gif|thumb|200px|[[LINE]] sticker of Lakitu, showing its bottom half]]
Lakitus are [[Lakitu's Cloud|cloud]] riding [[Koopa (species)|Koopa]]s known for throwing [[Spiny|Spinies]]. They have small eyes and noses, wear thick goggles (or glasses) and are usually depicted with three small strands of hair. Lakitus have a ring pattern on their shells rather than the hexagon pattern featured on those of Koopa Troopas and [[Hammer Bro]]s, and are also shown not to wear any footwear, unlike other Koopas. Lakitus are almost always seen riding small smiling white clouds similar to [[Cloud Block]]s, although other colored clouds have been shown, such as [[Lakithunder]]'s and [[King Lakitu]]'s stormy angry cloud, or [[Lakilulu]]'s pink cloud. Lakitus appear to resemble {{wp|Trionychidae|softshell turtles}}, given the similar shape of their noses and the smoothness of their shells.
Although Lakitu's goggles are generally shown to have temples, the playable Lakitu in the ''Mario Kart'' series has straps instead. This also applies to the referee Lakitu, who sports a snorkeling mask on tracks that feature [[underwater driving]].
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===Speech===
*'''Weight Class''': Light
Lakitus were first shown speaking in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', where a Lakitu spoke with a Brooklyn accent. In the games, ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' first depicted Lakitu speaking in the game manual, where he narrates the instructions to the reader. Starting from ''Super Mario 64'', Lakitus received text dialogue, which would be frequently used in a multitude of future installments. Lakitu gained an actual voice for the first time in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''. While Lakitu generally speaks in grunts, sighs, and yells, he is notably one of the few members of Bowser's army (along with [[Magikoopa]]s and [[Hammer Bro]]s.) that have been portrayed speaking with actual words. In the ''Mario Baseball'' series, [[Dex Manley]] voices Lakitu with various umpire calls, such as "Strike", "Out", and "That's the ball game!" In modern games, [[Tadd Morgan]] does not portray Lakitu with as many words, though he can be heard saying short phrases such as, "Haha, yeah!" and "Oh, wha?"
*'''Stats'''
**'''Speed'''
***'''Ground''': 2.75
***'''Water''': 3.25
***'''Air''': 2.75
***'''Anti-Gravity''': 3
**'''Acceleration''': 3
**'''Weight''': 2.75
**'''Handling'''
***'''Ground''': 4.25
***'''Water''': 4.25
***'''Air''': 4
***'''Anti-Gravity''': 4.5
**'''Traction''': 4.25
**'''Mini-Turbo''': 2.75


===Portrayals===
*'''Bio:''' ''"Watch enough races, and you’ll eventually want to be in one. Lakitu joins the fray, and as you might expect he shows excellent ability in the air."''
*[[Dex Manley]] (2005-2013)
*[[Tadd Morgan]] (2011, 2014-present)


===Tools===
;Staff ghost time
*[[Lakitu's Cloud]]: All games
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*[[Fishin' Lakitu|Fishing pole]]: ''[[Super Mario World]]'', ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series, ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'', ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
|- bgcolor=#fff7f7
* [[Lakitu (Mario Kart referee)|Start signal]]: ''Mario Kart'' series, ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'', ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'', ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'', and ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''
!width=15% rowspan=2|Course
*Lap counter: ''Mario Kart'' series
!width=10% rowspan=2|Staff Name
*Checkered flag: ''Mario Kart'' series
!width=10% rowspan=2|Country
*Reverse sign: ''Mario Kart'' series
!width=5% rowspan=2|Time
*U-turn sign: ''Mario Kart'' series
!width=30% colspan=3|Vehicle Combination
*[[Spiny Egg]]: ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'', ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', ''[[Super Mario World]]'', ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', ''[[Paper Mario]]'', ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''
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*Minigame whistle: ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''
!width=10%|Body
*Camera: ''[[Mario Golf (series)|Mario Golf]]'' series, ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', and ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
!width=10%|Tires
!width=10%|Glider
|-
!<small>SNES</small> Donut Plains 3
|Nin★Frank
|United Kingdom
|1:39.148
|Pipe Frame
|Monster
|MKTV Parafoil
|}


==Profiles and statistics==
===''[[Super Mario Bros. (Game & Watch)]]''===
{{main|List of Lakitu profiles and statistics}}
*'''Bio''': ''Henchman of Koopa who throws hammer from the cloud to hinder the path of Mario.''
===''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''===
{{:Mario & Luigi: Dream Team bestiary|transcludesection=Lakitu|align=horizontal}}
 
===''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)===
{{:Monster List|transcludesection=Lakitu}}
 
===''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' (Nintendo Switch)===
{{:Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch) bestiary|transcludesection=Lakitu|align=horizontal}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
{{morepic}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
SMB Lakitu Artwork.jpg|''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
File:Lakitu.jpg|Lakitu ready to throw a Spiny.
SMW2 YI Lakitu.png|''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''
File:MK8N64RoyalRaceway.png|Lakitu racing in [[Royal Raceway|N64 Royal Raceway]].
Lakitu SMRPG art.jpg|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
File:LakitusavingMario.JPG|Lakitu saving Mario, who just fell in water.
LakituMPe.png|''[[Mario Party-e]]''
File:SMG2 Lakitu.png|Lakitu 3D model from ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''.
NSMBW Lakitu Artwork.jpg|''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''
File:TDSLakituSprite.png|Lakitu's sprite from Tetris DS, which is from ''Super Mario Bros.''
Lakitu MLPJ.png|''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{Foreignname
|Jap=ジュゲム<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/archives/smb/index.html|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' entry on the official Mario Portal|language=en|publisher=nintendo.co.jp|accessdate=October 10, 2024}}</ref>
|Jap=ジュゲム
|JapR=Jugemu
|JapR=Jugemu
|JapM=Derived from {{wp|Jugemu|a well-known Japanese folktale}} about a boy with a comically long name beginning with "Jugemu Jugemu"; officially romanized as "Jugem" in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''
|JapM=Derived from a well-known Japanese folktale about a boy named [[wikipedia:Jugemu|Jugemu]] (「寿限無」 meaning "Immortal"); officially romanised as "Jugemu" in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Special]]'' and "Jugem" in ''[[Super Mario World]]''.
|ChiT=球蓋姆
|FraA=Lakitou
|ChiTR=Qiúgàimǔ
|FraAM=Lakitu
|ChiTM=Transliteration of the Japanese name. In addition, 「球」(''qiú'') means "ball"
|FraE=Lakitu<br>{{nowrap|Billolotos ''(Yoshi's Island)''}}
|ChiS=朱盖木
|FraEM=The second name is a pun from the french expression "avoir des yeux en bille de loto" (having eyes like loto balls) refering to Lakitu having big eyes with his google and was only used in the localization of ''Yoshi's Island''. Everywhere else, their name is Lakitu.
|ChiSR=Zhūgàimù
|Chi=球蓋姆 (Traditional)<br>''Qiúgàimǔ''<br>朱盖木 (Simplified)<br>''Zhūgàimù''
|ChiS2=球盖姆
|ChiM=Transliteration of the Japanese name. In addition, "球"(''qiú'') means a ball. ""(''Zhū'') is also a common surname.
|ChiS2N=since ''Mario Tennis Aces''
|ChiS2R=Qiúgàimǔ
|ChiSM=Transliteration of the Japanese name. In addition, 「球」(''qiú'') means "ball" and「朱」(''Zhū'') is also a common surname
|ChiS2M=^
|Fin=Lakitu
|FreA=Lakitou
|FreAM=Lakitu
|FreE=Lakitu
|FreE2=Billolotos
|FreE2N=''Yoshi's Island''
|FreE2M=From the French colloquialism ''avoir des yeux en bille de loto'' ("having eyes like lotto balls") combined with the slang suffix for creating adjectives and nouns ''-os''
|Dut=Lakitu
|Ger=Lakitu
|Ger=Lakitu
|GerC=<ref>{{cite|author=Menold, Marcus, Claude M. Moyse, and Andreas G. Kämmerer, editors|title=''Der offizielle Nintendo Spieleberater "Super Mario World"''|language=de|location=Großostheim|publisher=[[Nintendo|Nintendo of Europe GmbH]]|date=1993|page=18}}</ref>
|GerM=Lakitu
|Ger2=Lakito
|Ger2C=<ref>{{cite|author=Kraft, John D., Thomas Görg, and Marko Hein, editors|title=''Der offizielle Nintendo 64 Spieleberater "Super Mario 64"''|language=de|location=Großostheim|publisher=[[Nintendo|Nintendo of Europe GmbH]]|date=1997|page=7}}</ref>
|Ger2N=''Super Mario 64''
|Ita=Lakitu
|Ita=Lakitu
|Kor=김수한무
|ItaM=Lakitu
|KorR=Kimsuhanmu
|Dut=Lakitu
|KorM=Derived from a story of a famous "strangely long name" in Korea, beginning with ''Kim Suhanmu Keobugi wa Durumi'' ("Kim Never-ending-life Turtle and Crane")
|DutM=Lakitu
|Por=Lakitu
|Spa=Lakitu
|SpaM=Lakitu
|Rus=Лакиту
|Rus=Лакиту
|RusR=Lakitu
|RusR=Lakitu
|RusM=Lakitu
|RusM=Lakitu
|Spa=Lakitu
|Kor=김수한무
|SpaA=El Koopa de la Nube
|KorR=Kimsuhanmu
|SpaAC=<ref>{{cite|title=''Club Nintendo'' (Chile) Año 1 No. 2|page=11}}</ref>
|KorM=김 (Kim, The most common family name in Korea) + 수한무 (Suhanmu, Translating the Japanese name 「寿限無」''Jugemu'')}}
|SpaAM=The Koopa of the Cloud
|Swe=Lakitu
|SweC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQKPr1Eot2w&list=PLxFcguXyn2Gq_SVmc3CbdYhMEduSfFfox&index=30 Super Mario Bros Super Show - Episode 30 - Swedish]</ref>
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*After being asked what video game character would represent him the best, [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] replied that Lakitu would, as it "seems to be very free, floating in the air, going anywhere," a type of personality to which Miyamoto can apparently relate.<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20040325193818/http://www.n-sider.com/articleview.php?articleid=271|title=Chronicles of a Visionary|publisher=N-Sider|accessdate=May 22, 2024}}</ref>
*In ''[[Super Mario World]]'', Lakitu has red eyes, but his pipe-dwelling counterpart has green eyes. This is a mere coincidence.
*Lakitu's sprite in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' is almost identical to his sprite in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. The only difference is that the Lakitu of ''Super Mario World'' has red eyes while the Lakitu of ''Super Mario Kart'' has green eyes (making him appear similar to his counterparts [[Pipe Lakitu]] and [[Fishin' Lakitu]] in ''Super Mario World'').


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