Editing Noki

{{species infobox

|image=[[File:MSS Blue Noki Artwork.png|200px]]<br>A Blue Noki from ''Mario Super Sluggers''

|notable=[[Buckies]]<br>[[Noki elder]]<br>[[Noki grandson]]<br>[[Park director]]

|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]])

|latest_portrayal=[[Scott Burns]] (male)<ref name="email2">[[Media:Scott burns sms 2.jpg|Confirmation from Scott Burns via e-mail.]]</ref><br>[[Kit Harris]] (female)

'''Nokis''' are a race of short, shelled creatures which debuted in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. Along with [[Pianta]]s, they inhabit [[Isle Delfino]]. They thrive primarily in [[Noki Bay]]; many of the Nokis that reside there rarely rise to the surface of the bay, but instead inhabit a large underwater area located directly beneath the bay's large waterfall. Keeping with the Italian name theme, "Noki" is a rough homophone of "{{wp|gnocchi}}", a type of pasta.

[[File:SMS Noki Conch Artwork.png|thumb|150px|left|A Noki playing a conch shell]]

The Nokis first appear in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', they inhabit [[Isle Delfino]] with the [[Pianta]]s. Their primary home on the island is [[Noki Bay]]. While they inhabit Noki Bay, the Nokis appear in other areas of Isle Delfino. Most of the Nokis seen in [[Pinna Park]] wear clam like shells instead of hermit shells. In [[The Red Coin Fish|Episode 8]] of Noki Bay, many Nokis are seen floating on [[jellyfish]], this implies that Nokis are capable of surviving in underwater habitats, with little or no air available.

Unlike Piantas, Nokis appear to be more trusting of Mario and more aware that he is not the real criminal. In Noki Bay, the [[Noki elder]] often aids [[Mario]] by instructing him on how best to go about his tasks. He also helps Mario by training him to use a deep sea helmet so that he can fight [[Eely-Mouth]] in Noki Bay, and later reap the rewards of the [[Coin Fish]].

Some of the Noki characters include:

*'''[[Buckies]]''' - a trio of female Nokis, named Plucky, Lucky, and Ducky, found at the start of [[Pinna Park]], often found commenting on the newest or most recently updated attraction.

 

Nokis make a small appearance in both ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' in [[Peach Beach]], where some can be seen cheering in the plaza or on the cruiser ship. They also appear in the ending ceremonies. A single male blue Noki also appears on one of the [[List of recurring sponsors in the Mario Kart series#Mario Racing|Mario Racing]] trackside banners in the battle course [[Delfino Pier]] in ''Mario Kart Wii''.

 

Nokis also spectate in [[Water Park]] in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' and in {{classic-link|Wii|Coconut Mall}} in the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'' for the latter, where they have a slight facial redesign. Here, they have more fish-like lips and chubbier cheeks.

Nokis along with the Piantas appear as audience members and spectators in the [[Peach Dome]] court of ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' and ''[[Mario Tennis: Power Tour]]''.

====''Mario Superstar Baseball''====

Nokis are playable in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'', marking the first time they become playable. The Nokis in these games are female, and come in three different colors, being blue, red, and green, each resembling a member of the [[Buckies]]. Being a Speed type character, Nokis are generally fast runners, weak batters, and their pitching and fielding range from average to weak. Their special ability is the [[Sliding Catch]]. They have good chemistry with the [[Pianta]]s and bad chemistry with [[Petey Piranha]]. The profile for Nokis reveals that they evolved from shellfish.

 

Nokis can also been seen as spectators at [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]], especially during the opening cinematic.

 

Nokis reprise their role in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', being playable in the same three color palette as in the prequel installment. The Nokis good chemistry with the Piantas remains intact, while the bad chemistry with Petey Piranha is also a recycled feature. In this installment, Nokis also have good chemistry with Mario and Toadette, even though their friendship and interactions with both mentioned characters remain unexplored. A Noki's special ability is the [[Ball Dash]].

 

During the events in Challenge Mode, when Mario meets the Nokis, he arrives at Mario Stadium and both the green Noki and the blue Noki are unlocked by playing a scout mission. Red Noki is unlocked by unlocking Blue Noki and Green Noki.

 

Nokis can be seen as spectators at Mario Stadium, especially during the opening cinematic. In the third cinematic that plays after defeating Bowser in Challenge Mode, a Noki is briefly seen marching with Mario and the rest of the fleet towards the entrance of the [[Baseball Kingdom]], where everyone views the sunset at dusk before the lights turn on for the night.

In the [[Mario Strikers (series)|''Mario Strikers'' series]], Nokis appear only as background audience members in ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'' and its sequel, ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''.

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

Nokis appear in the audience during the opening and various [[Event]]s in the [[Wii]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)|version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''. They also appear as audience members in the [[Nintendo DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)|version]].

 

A Noki appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]]. In [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]], the sticker can be used on any fighter to power up their leg-based attacks by 12 points.

 

===''Super Mario Sunshine''===

*'''[[Guide Book]]:''' ''Nokis wear vibrant seashells reminiscent of their time living in the coral reefs. They are timid but highly intellectual.''

===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===

|image=[[File:Noki Sticker.png]]

|game=''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''

|effect=[Leg] - Attack +12

===''Mario Super Sluggers''===

{{Sluggers character

|name=Blue Noki

|image=[[File:MSS Blue Noki Character Select Sprite.png]]

|team=[[Mario Fireballs]]

|ability=Ball Dash

|bat=Left

|glove=Right

|bio=A speedy guy who runs faster with the ball.

|pitching=5

|batting=4

|fielding=4

|running=7

|goodchem={{sluggers icon|Mario}} {{sluggers icon|Blue Pianta}} {{sluggers icon|Toadette}} {{sluggers icon|Mii}} ({{color|blue|blue}})

|badchem={{sluggers icon|Hammer Bro}} {{sluggers icon|Petey Piranha}}

|name=Red Noki

|image=[[File:MSS Red Noki Character Select Sprite.png]]

|team=[[Mario Fireballs]]

|ability=Ball Dash

|bat=Left

|glove=Right

|bio=A defensive specialist among Nokis.

|pitching=4

|batting=4

|fielding=5

|running=7

|goodchem={{sluggers icon|Mario}} {{sluggers icon|Blue Pianta}} {{sluggers icon|Toadette}} {{sluggers icon|Mii}} ({{color|red|red}})

|badchem={{sluggers icon|Hammer Bro}} {{sluggers icon|Petey Piranha}}

|name=Green Noki

|image=[[File:MSS Green Noki Character Select Sprite.png]]

|team=[[Mario Fireballs]]

|ability=Ball Dash

|bat=Left

|glove=Right

|bio=A speedy guy with decent power to boot.

|pitching=4

|batting=5

|fielding=4

|running=7

|goodchem={{sluggers icon|Mario}} {{sluggers icon|Blue Pianta}} {{sluggers icon|Toadette}} {{sluggers icon|Mii}} ({{color|green|green}})

|badchem={{sluggers icon|Hammer Bro}} {{sluggers icon|Petey Piranha}}

}}

*'''Collectible card info:''' ''Another resident of Isle Delfino who befriended Mario on his ill-fated tropical vacation. Blue Noki isn't a power player on the baseball field, but can put a wicked curve on his{{sic}} changeup.''

Level1 Bluenoki Front.jpg|Front of the ''Mario Super Sluggers'' profile card of Noki

Level1 Bluenoki Back.jpg|Back of the ''Mario Super Sluggers'' profile card of Noki

<gallery>

Mama Noki SMS.png|''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''

SMS Artwork Noki (Yellow).png|''Super Mario Sunshine''

Male Noki Model MSC.png|''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''

MSS Blue Noki Character Select Sprite.png|''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''

Noki Model MK8.png|''[[Mario Kart 8]]''

</gallery>

{{foreign names

|JapM=From ''mare'' ("sea" in some Romance languages, such as Italian)

|ChiS=玛蕾族

|ChiSM=From the Japanese name with「族」(''zú'', "tribe")

|ChiTR=Mǎlěi Zú

|ChiTM=From the Japanese name with「族」(''zú'', "tribe")

|Fre=Noki

|GerM=Italian for "paradise"

|Kor=마레족

|KorM=From the Japanese name with "족" (''jok'', "tribe")

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[[Category:Underwater creatures]]

[[Category:Playable characters]]

[[Category:Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games species]]

[[Category:Mario Kart 8 species]]

[[Category:Mario Kart: Double Dash!! species]]

[[Category:Mario Kart Wii species]]

[[Category:Mario Power Tennis species]]

[[Category:Mario Strikers Charged species]]

[[Category:Mario Super Sluggers playable characters]]

[[Category:Mario Superstar Baseball characters]]

[[Category:Super Mario Strikers species]]

[[Category:Super Mario Sunshine species]]

[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Brawl stickers]]