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{{quote| | {{quote|Good day. The name's Nello...PUNCHINELLO!|Punchinello|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}} | ||
'''Punchinello''' is one of the major bosses encountered in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. He is named after {{wp|Pulcinella}}, a classical character in Italian theater and puppetry. His name may have also been taken from Pulcinella's English variant, {{wp|Punch and Judy|Mr. Punch}}. He mainly uses variations of [[Bob-omb]]s while fighting. When one of the seven [[Star Piece (Super Mario RPG)|Star Piece]]s crashed into the [[Mole Mines]] at [[Moleville]], he took it for himself. Punchinello also wants to be famous, according to his wish on [[Star Hill]] and his [[Thought Peek | '''Punchinello''' is one of the major bosses encountered in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. He is named after {{wp|Pulcinella}}, a classical character in Italian theater and puppetry. His name may have also been taken from Pulcinella's English variant, {{wp|Punch and Judy|Mr. Punch}}. He mainly uses variations of [[Bob-omb]]s while fighting. When one of the seven [[Star Piece (Super Mario RPG)|Star Piece]]s crashed into the [[Mole Mines]] at [[Moleville]], he took it for himself. Punchinello also wants to be famous, according to his wish on [[Star Hill]] and his [[Thought Peek]] thought. When [[Mario]] and his allies arrive in Punchinello's area looking for the Star Piece, he thinks that he can become famous if he can defeat them and engages them in battle. | ||
Despite him guarding a Star Piece and having a weapon motif, Punchinello does not appear to have any affiliation with the [[Smithy Gang]]. Regular boss music plays when fighting Punchinello instead of the music played during fights with Smithy Gang bosses, there are no [[Machine Made]] replicas of Punchinello in the [[Factory (Super Mario RPG)|Factory]], and Punchinello is not mentioned among the fallen Smithy Gang members by the [[Clerk]]. Additionally, one of the wishes in [[Star Hill]] appears to be his. | Despite him guarding a Star Piece and having a weapon motif, Punchinello does not appear to have any affiliation with the [[Smithy Gang]]. Regular boss music plays when fighting Punchinello instead of the music played during fights with Smithy Gang bosses, there are no [[Machine Made]] replicas of Punchinello in the [[Factory (Super Mario RPG)|Factory]], and Punchinello is not mentioned among the fallen Smithy Gang members by the [[Clerk]]. Additionally, one of the wishes in [[Star Hill]] appears to be his. | ||
In the remake's post-game, a stronger version of Punchinello titled '''Leveled-Up Punchinello''' can be fought. He is the second boss to be encountered, after [[Belome|Scratchy-Throat Belome]]. Before battle, he expresses his desire to defeat [[Bowser]] in order to become famous. After the fight, he upgrades Bowser's [[Chain Chomp]] into a [[Wonder Chomp]], and is offered a chance to rebuild [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]], to which he obliges in order to gain a little fame | In the remake's post-game, a stronger version of Punchinello titled '''Leveled-Up Punchinello''' can be fought. He is the second boss to be encountered, after [[Belome|Scratchy-Throat Belome]]. Before battle, he expresses his desire to defeat [[Bowser]] in order to become famous. After the fight, he upgrades Bowser's [[Chain Chomp]] into a [[Wonder Chomp]], and is offered a chance to rebuild [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]], to which he obliges in order to gain a little fame. | ||
==Battle== | ==Battle== | ||
===Regular=== | ===Regular=== | ||
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===Leveled-Up Punchinello=== | ===Leveled-Up Punchinello=== | ||
Punchinello | Punchinello only takes 1 or 2 damage from all attacks, and while he retains the use of Sand Storm, he can also use [[Flame Wall]], [[Flame Stone]] and [[Grinder (move)|Grinder]]. | ||
Like before, Punchinello summons Bob-ombs to aid him, with this variety being named "Strong Bob-ombs". Unique to these enemies is that, | Like before, Punchinello summons Bob-ombs to aid him, with this variety being named "Strong Bob-ombs". Unique to these enemies is that, upon taking enough damage, they turn around to face Punchinello; at least one of them may also enter the battle in this turned-around state. When these Bob-ombs are facing Punchinello, they will explode on him instead of Mario and his party, dealing 80 damage. | ||
Once defeated, Punchinello summons another King Bomb, however this one walks towards him after being lit and explodes on him. However, he, as well as Mario and company, come out of the explosion unharmed. | Once defeated, Punchinello summons another King Bomb, however this one walks towards him after being lit and explodes on him. However, he, as well as Mario and company, come out of the explosion unharmed. | ||
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===''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)=== | ===''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)=== | ||
{{:Monster List|transcludesection=Punchinello}} | {{:Monster List|transcludesection=Punchinello}} | ||
{{:Monster List|transcludesection=Punchinello 2}} | {{:Monster List|transcludesection=Punchinello 2}} | ||
{| | {{:Monster List|transcludesection=Bob-omb 2}} | ||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
{{main|List of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars quotes#Punchinello}} | {{main|List of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars quotes#Punchinello}} | ||
*"''They say I'm a hothead, but I'll show them! You... YOU will make me famous! So long!''" | *"''They say I'm a hothead, but I'll show them! You... YOU will make me famous! So long!''" | ||
*"''It's CLOBBERING TIME!''" | *"''It's CLOBBERING TIME!''" | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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|Jap=ペパット | |Jap=ペパット | ||
|JapR=Pepatto | |JapR=Pepatto | ||
|JapM=Anagram of「パペット」(''papetto'', | |JapM=Anagram of「パペット」(''papetto'', puppet) | ||
|Chi=偶偶 | |Chi=偶偶 | ||
|ChiR= | |ChiR=Ǒuǒu | ||
|ChiM=Partial repetition of「木偶」('' | |ChiM=Partial repetition of「木偶」(''mùǒu'', wooden puppet) | ||
|Dut=Punchinello | |Dut=Punchinello | ||
|Fre=Punchinello | |Fre=Punchinello | ||
|Ger=Pupponetto | |Ger=Pupponetto | ||
|GerM= | |GerM=Derived from "Puppe" (doll) and the diminutive Italian suffix "-etto" | ||
|Ita=Punchinello | |Ita=Punchinello | ||
|Kor=페펏 | |Kor=페펏 | ||
|KorR=Pepeot | |KorR=Pepeot | ||
|KorM=Anagram of "퍼펫" (''peopet'', | |KorM=Anagram of "퍼펫" (''peopet'', puppet); From the Japanese name | ||
|Spa=Punchinello | |Spa=Punchinello | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Leveled-Up Punchinello=== | ===Leveled-Up Punchinello=== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
|Jap= | |Jap=ペパット (レベルアップ) | ||
|JapR=Pepatto (Reberu Appu) | |JapR=Pepatto (Reberu Appu) | ||
|JapM=Punchinello (Level Up) | |JapM=Punchinello (Level Up) | ||
|Ita=Punchinello (potenziato) | |Ita=Punchinello (potenziato) | ||
|ItaM=Punchinello (powered-up) | |ItaM=Punchinello (powered-up) | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Punchinello's introduction in the original SNES localization, "Nello...PUNCHINELLO!", is a reference to {{wp|James Bond}}'s catchphrase of being "Bond, James Bond". Translator [[Ted Woolsey]] originally wanted to name him "James Bomb", which explains why Punchinello introduces himself this way, but management refused to allow it.<ref>[ | *Punchinello's introduction in the original SNES localization, "Nello... PUNCHINELLO!", is a reference to {{wp|James Bond}}'s catchphrase of being "Bond, James Bond". Translator [[Ted Woolsey]] originally wanted to name him "James Bomb", which explains why Punchinello introduces himself this way, but management refused to allow it.<ref>[http://www.chronocompendium.com/Term/Bob_Rork_Woolsey_Interview.html Bob Rork Woolsey Interview]</ref> | ||
*Before releasing his Mezzo Bombs in the original, Punchinello shouts "It's CLOBBERING TIME!". This is likely a reference to {{wp|Ben Grimm|The Thing}}'s catchphrase. [[Domino]] also says the same phrase. | *Before releasing his Mezzo Bombs in the original, Punchinello shouts "It's CLOBBERING TIME!". This is likely a reference to {{wp|Ben Grimm|The Thing}}'s catchphrase. [[Domino]] also says the same phrase. | ||
*Punchinello is the only boss other than [[Bowser]] and [[Smithy]] to not yield any [[Experience Point|EXP]] or even show a results screen. As a consequence, it is the only battle in the game where the [[Super Jump (Super Mario RPG)|Super Jump]]s do not count towards the [[Attack Scarf]] or [[Super Suit]].<ref>RPG Limit Break (July 21, 2023). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIeeXxNBQ18&t=2984s Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars by Millnium - RPG Limit Break 2023]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved July 26, 2023.</ref> | *Punchinello is the only boss other than [[Bowser]] and [[Smithy]] to not yield any [[Experience Point|EXP]] or even show a results screen. As a consequence, it is the only battle in the game where the [[Super Jump (Super Mario RPG)|Super Jump]]s do not count towards the [[Attack Scarf]] or [[Super Suit]].<ref>RPG Limit Break (July 21, 2023). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIeeXxNBQ18&t=2984s Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars by Millnium - RPG Limit Break 2023]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved July 26, 2023.</ref> | ||
* | *After defeating [[Culex|Culex 3D]] then defeating Smithy in the remake, Punchinello appears in the credits scene, assisting in the repair of Bowser's Keep. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
