Editing Shy Guy

{{About|the enemy|the character in [[Mario Party 4]]|[[Shy Guy (Mario Party 4)]]}}
{{redirect|Red Shy Guy|the character on the [[Sunset Express]] in ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]''|[[Red Shy Guy (character)]]}}
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|image=[[File:MPS Shy Guy Artwork.png|180px]]<br>Artwork of a Shy Guy from ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]''
|first_appearance=''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'' ([[List of games by date#1987|1987]], overall)<br>''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' ([[List of games by date#1988|1988]], ''Super Mario'' franchise)
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Run]]'' (version 3.2.4, cameo) (2024)
|latest_portrayal=[[Nate Bihldorff]] ([[List of games by date#2004|2004]]-present)
|variants=[[Animal Trainer Shy Guy]]<br>[[Bandit]]<br>[[Bazooka Heyho]]<br>[[Beezo]]<br>[[Black Shy Guy]]<br>[[Bomb Guy]]<br>[[Boo Guy]]<br>[[Boom Guy]]<br>[[Burner Heihō]]<br>[[Clip Guy]]<br>[[Coal Guy]]<br>[[Door Guy]]<br>[[Donguri Heyho]]<br>[[Dreamy Shy Guy]]<br>[[Exploring Shy Guy]]<br>[[Fake Yoshi]]<br>[[Fat Guy]]<br>[[Fawful Guy]]<br>[[Fly Guy]]<br>[[Fly Heyho]]<br>[[Flying Shy Guy]]<br>[[Fire Shy Guy]]<br>[[Ghost Guy]]<br>[[Glide Guy]]<br>[[Glohm Shy Guy]]<br>[[Gold Shy Guy]]<br>[[Groove Guy]]<br>[[Itsunomanika Heihō]]<br>[[Juggling Heyho]]<br>[[Lantern Ghost]]<br>[[Mace Guy]]<br>[[Medi Guy]]<br>[[Mega Guy]]<br>[[Mummy Guy]]<br>[[Ninja Guy]]<br>[[Paint Guy]]<br>[[Paper Macho Shy Guy]]<br>[[Paper Shy Guy]]<br>[[Petal Guy]]<br>[[Pharaoh Guy]]<br>[[Pirate Guy]]<br>[[Pyro Guy]]<br>[[Robo Shyguy]]<br>[[Rocket Guy]]<br>[[Roller Guy]]<br>[[Rush Heyho]]<br>[[Sensuikan Heihō]]<br>[[Shield Guy]]<br>[[Shy Guy Airtub]]<br>[[Shy Guy R]]<br>[[Shy Guy 4-Stack]]<br>[[Shy Guy 5-Stack]]<br>[[Shy Guy Tent]]<br>[[Shy Guy Tower]]<br>[[Shy Guys on Pogo Sticks]]<br>[[Shy Ranger]]<br>[[Shyguy Lion]]<br>[[Shymore]]<br>[[Shyndelier]]<br>[[Silver Shy Guy]]<br>[[Skall Heyho]]<br>[[Skating Shy Guy]]<br>[[Sky Guy]]<br>[[Sling Shy]]<br>[[Slurp Guy]]<br>[[Snifit]]<br>[[Snow Guy]]<br>[[Snowboarding Shy Guy]]<br>[[Soggy Guy]]<br>[[Sombrero Guy]]<br>[[Spear Guy]]<br>[[Spike Guy]]<br>[[Spooky (enemy)|Spooky]]<br>[[Spy Guy]]<br>[[Stilt Guy]]<br>[[Stretch (Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island)|Stretch]]<br>[[Toober Guy]]<br>[[Train Bandit]]<br>[[Trampoline Shy Guy]]<br>[[Tree Guy]]<br>[[Unicycle Shy Guy]]<br>[[Vampire Heyho]]<br>[[Walker Guy]]<br>[[White Shy Guy]]<br>[[Woozy Guy]]<br>[[Zombie Guy]]
|comparable=[[Bowbow]]<br>[[Tweeter]]
|notable=[[Big Guy the Stilted]]<br>[[Captain Shy Guy (Mario Party 8)|Captain Shy Guy (''Mario Party 8'')]]<br>[[Captain Shy Guy (Mario & Luigi series)|Captain Shy Guy (''Mario & Luigi'' series)]]<br>[[Emcee Shy Guy]]<br>[[Game Guy]]<br>[[General Guy]]<br>[[Gourmet Guy]]<br>[[Hulu]]<br>[[Laundry Guy]]<br>[[Pry Guy]]<br>[[Red Shy Guy (character)|Red Shy Guy]]<br>[[Ruddy Road Paint Guy]]<br>[[Sergeant Guy]]<br>[[Shai Guyz]]<br>[[Shy Guy Well]]<br>[[Shy Squad]]<br>[[Shy Bandit|The Shy Bandit]]<br>[[White Shy Guy]]
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{{quote|I ain't scared... I'm terrified!|Shy Guy|Paper Mario: Color Splash}}
'''Shy Guys''', alternatively formatted as '''Shyguys''',<ref name=SMB2>{{cite|quote=A member of the ‘8 bits’ ( a club from evil dreams ). He wears a mask because he's shy.|title=''Super Mario Bros. 2'' instruction booklet - Shyguy - Red description|page=23|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1988|language=en}}</ref> '''Shy-Guys''',<ref>{{cite|author=Miller, Kent, and Terry Munson|title=''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' Player's Guide|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo of America|page={{file link|SMW2 Guide 128.jpg|128}}}}</ref> or '''ShyGuys''',<ref>{{cite|author=Wessel, Craig|title=''Super Mario Advance''|page=93|publisher=[[Scholastic]]|language=en-us|date=2001|isbn=0-439-36708-5}}</ref> are recurring [[List of enemies|enemies]] that are recognizable by their masks, which they wear due to their shyness.<ref>{{cite|quote=「{{ruby|魔夢族|マムーぞく}}の{{ruby|一員|いちいん}}。{{ruby|恥|は}}ずかしがりやなのでお{{ruby|面|めん}}で{{ruby|顔|かお}}をかくしている。」|translation=A member of the Mamu Family. They wear a mask on their face because they're shy.|title=''Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic'' instruction booklet (ヘイホー{{ruby|赤|あか}})|page=30|date=1987|language=ja|publisher=Nintendo}}</ref><ref name=SMB2/> Shy Guys first appear in ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'', later released in the {{wp|Western world}} as ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''.

==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario Bros. 2'' / ''Super Mario Advance''====
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In ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', Shyguys, along with the other [[8 bits]], help [[Wart]] conquer [[Subcon]]. Shyguys are the most commonly encountered enemies, and they were introduced alongside two variants, [[Snifit]]s and [[Beezo]]s. Shyguys attack [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Toad]], and [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] by walking in their general direction. They can be easily disposed of by being picked up and thrown against another enemy or into a nearby [[pit]]. Shyguys can also be defeated by having an object thrown at them. The remakes give the red ones purple shoes, which would later become their definitive blue coloration, and the blue ones are given orange shoes, although their shoes are still consistently colored white in artwork.

Red Shyguys walk off ledges while pink ones do not, striking a resemblance to green and red [[Koopa Troopa]]s respectively, although the primary difference is that red Shyguys turn in the direction of the player after landing. Red ones are also known to ride [[Autobomb]]s and [[Ostro]]s and often appear out of [[jar]]s. Pink ones became blue in the remakes of ''Super Mario Bros. 2''. The [[Super Mario Advance|Game Boy Advance version]] adds [[Mega Guy|Big Shy Guy]]s. It takes time to pick them up because of their size. If the player picks up a Big Shy Guy and throws it to the ground, or defeats it, it drops a [[Small heart|Heart]].

====''Super Mario Maker''====
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Actual Shy Guys do not appear in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', but one of the unlockable [[Costume Mario|costumes]] for the [[Mystery Mushroom]] is that of a Shy Guy in its ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' appearance. This costume is unlocked at random if the player completes the 100 Mario Challenge on any difficulty, and after getting unlocked, the costume can only be used on Mario in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' style. Sound effects are also reused from ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' and some spin-off games.

===''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''===
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[[File:LavaBoat.jpg|thumb|left|Four Shyguys from ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' episode, "[[Too Hot to Handle]]".]]
In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', Shyguys make appearances as antagonists, working for [[Bowser|King Koopa]]. Like most other minions of King Koopa, they wear costumes to go with the theme of each episode.

===''Nintendo Comics System''===
Shyguys appeared commonly in issues of ''[[Nintendo Comics System]]'', where they are depicted as somewhat disgruntled soldiers of Bowser. Along with [[Koopa Troopa]]s, they appeared to be the most common minions.
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===''Nintendo Adventure Books''===
Some Shyguys and their [[GLOM]]-created sand clones appear throughout ''[[Double Trouble (book)|Double Trouble]]'', but are never directly fought by Mario, who decides it is best to just ignore or avoid them.

In ''[[Leaping Lizards]]'', some Shyguys are spotted among the crowds attending the International Mushroom Games. Upon entering a chamber in a cave in ''[[Koopa Capers]]'', Luigi wonders why he is suddenly "shivering like a Shy Guy" before realizing how unusually cold the room is.

In ''[[Pipe Down!]]'', Mario and Luigi can encounter a Shy Guy hopping through the [[Koopahari Desert]], leaving footprints in the sand that look like the indentations left by the basketball Princess Toadstool was dribbling when she disappeared. In an elevator in the Mushroom Palace, if a lever with a mushroom printed on it is pulled, some Shy Guys, [[Tweeter]]s and [[Cheep Cheep]]s swarm Mario and Luigi, leading to a [[Game Over]].

In ''[[Dinosaur Dilemma]]'', Mario and Yoshi can encounter some Shy Guys and evade them by hopping over them. In ''[[Unjust Desserts]]'', some Shy Guys are among the enemies Bowser has [[Magikoopa]] shrink and send after the shrunken Mario, who had made himself tiny in order to enter Yoshi's body and rescue the eaten Luigi.

In ''[[Brain Drain]]'', a group of Shy Guys ambushes Luigi if he decides to follow Princess Toadstool after arriving at Dinosaur Island. Luigi can also spot some Shy Guys holding up the lunch line (due to their mumbling) in [[Iggy|Iggy Koopa]]'s lair, and in the WMUSH radio station after Iggy takes it over.

===''Yoshi'' franchise===
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' / ''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''====
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Shy-Guys appear in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' and its [[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3|Game Boy Advance remake]]. Here, they are extremely common and weak enemies, simply walking or flipping forward to occasionally stop and look left and right. They sometimes appear out of [[Warp Pipe|Pipes]] unless Yoshi has a full six eggs. The colors they come in are red, yellow, green, and magenta and have different colored mask straps. [[Boo Guy]]s, as well as other variants, also first appear in this game. Like other enemies, they can be defeated by jumping on them, although they will respawn when Yoshi leaves the area and returns. In addition, they can be eaten and turned into eggs, which prevents them from respawning. In dark levels of the game, it is revealed that their shoes glow in the dark.
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====''Tetris Attack''====
[[File:Raphealtetrisattack.png|thumb|left|upright=1.34|Shy-Guys accompany Raphael The Raven in his stage.]]
Shy-Guys appear to be allied with [[Raphael the Raven|Raphael The Raven]] in ''[[Tetris Attack]]''. A spell was cast on all of them to work for [[Bowser]]. They appear in the 8th level and are saved by Yoshi.

====''Yoshi's Story''====
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In ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'', Shy Guys are once again common enemies, walking forward and backward. Woozy Guys from ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' are not present, but they have their places taken by more varieties. Some Shy Guys carry [[fruit]] or hide in trees. To defeat Shy Guys that are in trees, Yoshi must [[Ground Pound|ground-pound]] near the tree they are hiding in, causing them to fall out. Additionally, if Yoshi ground-pounds near a Shy Guy, its color changes, although the reason for this change is unknown.<ref>{{cite|title=''Yoshi's Story'' instruction booklet|page=21|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1998|language=en}}</ref> If Yoshi ground-pounds near a Shy Guy while affected by a [[Heart Fruit]], the Shy Guy turns into a Lucky Fruit.

If a Yoshi eats a Shy Guy of matching color, it is awarded with three petals on the [[Health Meter|Smile Meter]] instead of one. Additionally, when a [[Baby Yoshi]] eats a Shy Guy, the [[Yoshi Egg]] that is produced is the same color as the Shy Guy. This game also introduces the first "good" Shy Guy, the [[White Shy Guy]], as well as the more deadly [[Black Shy Guy]]s. Shy Guys have voices in this game and can be distinctly heard saying, "Heihō" (their Japanese name), along with other sounds.

In the level [[Shy Guy's Ship]], Shy Guys attack from a [[Shy Guy Galleon|pirate ship]] in the background, launching [[Bob-omb]]s at the Yoshis.
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====''Yoshi Touch & Go''====
[[File:Shyguytouchandgo.png|thumb|left|upright=0.85|Two Shy Guys in ''Yoshi Touch & Go'']]
Shy Guys reappear in ''[[Yoshi Touch & Go]]''. They are vulnerable to all attacks and are worth a [[Yellow Coin]]. In this game, like all the other enemies, bumping into a Shy Guy causes an instant Game Over. Shy Guy serves the same purpose in this game as in the previous, as working as a common soldier for [[Baby Bowser]]. Many varieties of Shy Guy appear on the island, red being the most common.

====''Yoshi's Island DS''====
[[File:Shyguys.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Three Shy Guys in ''Yoshi's Island DS'']]
Shy Guys also appear in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'', once again, as very common and weak enemies. [[Yoshi]] can use any tactic to defeat them: jumping, egg-throwing, or swallowing. While Shy Guys in this game have the same role as they did in Yoshi's Island, there is a boss known as [[Big Guy the Stilted]], a massive robot seemingly built by Shy Guys.

Other than being common enemies, Shy Guys also have their own section in the [[Island Museum]]. Yoshi can view the different types of Shy Guys in that section, though Shy Guys that do not wander on land, such as [[Toober Guy]]s, are only in the marine section.

All of the colors from the original ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', including blue and excluding magenta, appear in this game.
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====''Yoshi's New Island''====
Shy Guys appear as enemies in ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'', where they simply walk around, like in the past games. [[Mega Guy]]s appear, turning into [[Mega Eggdozer]]s if swallowed by a Yoshi. New variants include [[Metal Guy]], which turns into a [[Metal Eggdozer]] if a Yoshi swallows it, as well as [[Door Guy]]{{derived}} and [[Tree Guy]]{{derived}}. In addition, a [[Fake Yoshi]] is a Shy Guy in disguise. This Shy Guy's true form is white with green spots.

====''Yoshi's Woolly World'' / ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World''====
[[File:YWW Shy Guy.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|A Shy Guy from ''Yoshi's Woolly World'']]
Shy Guys appear in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' and ''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]'', acting as they do in previous ''Yoshi'' games. If they are eaten, they are unraveled and turned into [[yarn ball]]s; their masks also come off. Three new variants of Shy Guy are introduced in this game: [[Bomb Guy]]s, [[Hook Guy]]s, and [[Pharaoh Guy]]s, as well as brown colored Shy Guys. There is one Shy Guy sitting peacefully in the foreground of the inside of [[Miss Cluck the Insincere's Castle]] in front of the entrance Yoshi enters. In [[Lair of the Smooch Spiders]], Shy Guys can be found tied to webs; Yoshi can use his tongue to untie and release them. In [[King Bowser's Castle (Yoshi's Woolly World)|King Bowser's Castle]], Yoshi must obtain yarn balls from Shy Guys of four different colors and use each to wrap one of the four statues at a large entrance to open it. However, only a few of the necessary Shy Guys appear among a multitude of black ones. When the player picks a music track to play in the [[Scrapbook Theater]], Shy Guys drift from right to left in the form of musical notes. Shy Guys also appear in course previews on the world map, such as for [[Bounceabout Woods]], where a red one is seen bouncing on a Spring Tree.
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====''Yoshi's Crafted World''====
[[File:YCW Shy Guy.png|thumb|left|100px|A Shy Guy in ''Yoshi's Crafted World'']]
Shy Guys reappear in ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]'', serving the same purpose as in previous ''Yoshi'' games. They can be seen doing various activities such as flying a kite, hiding behind cardboard cutouts, etc. They act and appear as they did in previous games, but in [[Dino Desert]], they can wear a dinosaur skull. When this happens, they proceed to chase after Yoshi, destroying any stone block in front of them, and cannot be defeated. Besides Yoshi, Shy Guys can also be defeated by bigger enemies. ''Yoshi's Crafted World'' brings many more new types of Shy Guy including: [[Attack Ghost]]s, [[Bazooka Heyho]], [[Donguri Heyho]], [[Fly Heyho]], [[Juggling Heyho]], [[Ninja Guy]]s, [[Rush Heyho]], [[Skall Heyho]], [[Vampire Heyho]], [[Zombie Guy]]s, and [[Zombie Debuho]]. Additionally, several variants wear pilot-themed orange clothing in [[Altitude Adjustment]], pirate-themed clothing in [[Pirate Pier]] and [[Bombs Away on Pirate Island]], space-themed silver clothing in [[Outer Orbit]] as well as [[The Great King Bowser]], and circus-themed red and black clothing in [[Hoop-Jump Hop]].

Shy Guys also appear as [[List of crafts in Yoshi's Crafted World|crafts]], which include four Sneaky Shy Guys, black Shy Guy wearing hats and made from cut cardboard found on the flip side of [[Hoop-Jump Hop]]; five Shy Guy Acorns, acorns with a Shy Guy face painted on each found in [[Weighing Acorns]]; four Shy Guy Kites, blue Shy Guys made from cut and folded cardboard with black headbands on their foreheads found on the flip side of [[Behind the Shoji]]; and five Shy Guy Cruisers, red Shy Guys made from cut paper piloting rockets found in [[Space-Hub Hubbub]]. The Beach Umbrella craft depicts a red Shy Guy sitting under a beach umbrella next to a picnic basket on a blanket and is found on the flip side of [[Dino Smash]]. Three red Shy Guys riding in a roller coaster also appear as a craft in [[Spinwheel Shuffle]].

There are also crafts of Shy Guys in levels that are not part of the craft list. In [[Spring Sprung Trail]], a drawing of a red Shy Guy watering a plant is seen near one of the pink flower platforms. In [[Poochy's Sweet Run]], there are cardboard cutouts of Shy Guys with square and rectangular eyes, mouths, and shoes as if they are frosted gingerbread cookies. Inside the vertical walls of the [[Haunted Maker Mansion]], there are framed Shy Guy painting crafts above the doors. In [[Ninjarama]], there are some paintings of Shy Guys riding on and getting chased by tigers pictured on the doors as well as drawings of Shy Guys drawn on white paper by calligraphy brush. There are also cardboard cutout groups of red Shy Guys appearing as spectator crafts coming in threes or fours in Hoop-Jump Hop and [[Solar Zoom]].

===''Super Mario Adventures''===
In ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'', a Shy Guy, along with a [[Snifit]] and [[Flurry]], appeared as an attendee of Bowser's wedding to [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]].

===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
[[File:ShyguyRPG.jpg|thumb|100px|A Shy Guy in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'']]
{{quote|Hold still, okay?!|Shy Guy|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}

In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|the Switch remake]], artificial Shy Guys riding pogo sticks, under the name [[Shymore]]s, work for the [[Smithy Gang]]. They help [[Claymorton]] to invade the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] and the [[Peach's Castle|castle]]. Stronger versions of Shymores named [[Shyper]]s and [[Springer]]s are also found in [[Smithy]]'s [[Factory (Super Mario RPG)|Factory]].

Traditional Shy Guys appear as enemies in [[Rose Way]], where they sit on top of [[treasure chest|treasure box]]es, man [[tile]]s, or fight alongside [[Lakitu]]s that lower them towards Mario and [[Mallow]] with a [[Fishin' Lakitu|fishing pole]]. In [[Mole Mines]], one Shy Guy riding a mine cart pushes Mario back and releases a Frog Coin if he attempts to advance in the lower level of the room containing a Super Star. [[Sling Shy]]s, stronger versions of the traditional Shy Guys, also work for [[Valentina]] in [[Nimbus Land]]. A rare variant known as [[Shy Ranger]]s can also be found in the [[Pipe Vault]].

At the end of the game, a Shy Guy is seen piloting the [[Koopa Clown Car]], to Bowser's annoyance.

===''Mario Party'' series===
Shy Guys appear in every game in the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]] mainly in minigames. In this series, Shy Guys often appear as friendly characters and have even appeared in playable roles.
====''Mario Party''====
In ''[[Mario Party]]'', there is a minigame named [[Shy Guy Says]], featuring a pirate-themed Shy Guy who lifts a flag corresponding to the button that players must press to survive. If a player fails to press the correct button, he will cut the rope tethering them to the ship, stranding them in the sea.

====''Mario Party 2''====
[[File:MP2 Shy Guy Says.png|thumb|left|200px|Shy Guy Says in ''Mario Party 2'']]
In ''[[Mario Party 2]]'', Shy Guy Says returns, but now it takes place in the sky while the Shy Guy carries a quiver and uses a bow to shoot down players who press the wrong button or fail to press a button on time. Shy Guys also appear on [[Mystery Land]] where they can cast a Slow Curse for the price of 5 coins.

====''Mario Party 3''====
In ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', a Shy Guy known as [[Game Guy]] runs a game show-like gambling event that puts the player in a chance-based minigame when they land on a [[Game Guy Space]].

====''Mario Party 4''====
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[[File:Shy Guy Mario Party 4 art.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Shy Guy from ''Mario Party 4'']]
In ''[[Mario Party 4]]'' a Shy Guy (with [[Toad]], a [[Boo]], a [[Goomba]] and a [[Koopa Troopa]]) find the mystical [[Party Cube]], with which they can create parties and game boards. In this game, Shy Guy wears a fedora and a jacket, much like Indiana Jones, and is hosting his own board, [[Shy Guy's Jungle Jam]]. He created the board because he wants to go on an adventure, but is not brave enough to go on his own. Whenever he talks, he appears to be nervous and meek. A Shy Guy also appears as a playable character in [[Beach Volley Folley]], though it is uncertain if this is the same Shy Guy.

====''Mario Party 5''====
In ''[[Mario Party 5]]'', Shy Guys appear in many minigames as NPCs. In [[Chomp Romp]], they play in the obstacle course on a slide and a swing set. In [[Dinger Derby]], they spectate the players on the baseball field. In [[Later Skater]], one Shy Guy appears on a pink table in the center of the ice rink and pulls out his green pop gun and fires it at the "START!" signal. In [[Will Flower]], there are four Shy Guys bringing in dead sunflowers to the characters and placing them down in a temple. In [[Triple Jump]], a Shy Guy is standing next to the 60-foot signpost. In [[Curvy Curbs]], Shy Guys appear as background characters on sweets and houses. In [[Bus Buffer]], one Shy Guy hops on the bus roofs and spills two buckets of green paint on them, and five others clean the sides of the red and blue buses. One Shy Guy appears in a capsule-like temple with the two teams in [[Rumble Ready]]. They appear as background characters in [[Random Ride]]. In [[Shy Guy Showdown]], one Shy Guy appears in the middle of the horseshoe-shaped arena raising a sign, and the player must press the button shown on the sign before their opponent to win. Sometimes, the Shy Guy raises a fake sign (i.e. a "!" sign, "M" sign, or skip sign). Two Shy Guys appear in [[Ice Hockey (minigame)|Ice Hockey]], and they act as goalies in the hockey rink.

====''Mario Party 6''====
Shy Guys can be seen in several minigames in ''[[Mario Party 6]]''. The nighttime version of the minigame [[Snow Brawl]] features Shy Guys as the solo player's allies, replacing the [[Ukiki]]s in the daytime version. They also appear on cards in [[Odd Card Out]] and hold up signs in [[Sunday Drivers]].

====''Mario Party Advance''====
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Shy Guy appears as the conductor of [[Shroom City (Mario Party Advance)|Shroom City]]'s [[Train Station]] in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''. He is very polite, often speaking in a courteous manner, and according to his description, will work diligently without complaining and without resting. When the player arrives at the Train Station, Shy Guy notices them and asks for their help. If they accept, Shy Guy tells them that he had ran out of coal for the trains, and he asks for their help in looking for coal. However, he does not actually know where coal can be retrieved, only that it is not sold in the item shop. Once some coal is brought back to him, he will happily accept it and give the [[Cake Maker]] [[Gaddget]] in return. Afterwards, he says that he will not forget the player's kindness.

Shy Guys also appear in the minigame [[Floor It!]] as one of the four possible passengers that must be brought to their respective floor.

====''Mario Party 7''====
Multiple Shy Guys appear in ''[[Mario Party 7]]'', though they appear as Singing Shy Guys on the [[Grand Canal]] board and as Top Hat Shy Guys on the [[Neon Heights]] board. They also appear in the background of some minigames, jumping and cheering for the players.

====''Mario Party 8''====
[[File:PourtoScore.png|thumb|left|200px|A Shy Guy in ''Mario Party 8'']]
Shy Guys also get their own board in ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', titled [[Shy Guy's Perplex Express]], where the goal for the players is to give 20 [[Coin]]s to the Shy Guy Conductor. If the player lands on a Happening space on the top of the train, Shy Guy Conductor asks the player to help [[Holly Koopa]] find her candy that was stolen. Additionally, there are a pair of Shy Guys cooking in the train's kitchen department, which talk to the player if they land on the Happening Space in the kitchen, asking them to "take a look" inside the extractor hood, which results in the player being sucked through it and land on the corresponding space above the kitchen department. At least one Shy Guy also appears in the following minigames: [[Picture Perfect (minigame)|Picture Perfect]], [[Swing Kings]], [[Water Ski Spree]], [[Cardiators]], [[Crops 'n' Robbers]], [[Settle It in Court]], [[Fruit Picker]], [[Pour to Score]], and [[Stampede (minigame)|Stampede]]. There is also an Extra minigame similar to Shy Guy Says from the first two ''Mario Party'' games called [[Flagging Rights]].

====''Mario Party DS''====
Shy Guys are featured in many of the minigames in ''[[Mario Party DS]]'', such as [[Fast Food Frenzy]], [[Rotisserie Rampage]] and [[Sweet Sleuth]]. Shy Guys also have their own character figure and badge entitled "Shy Guy Rival".

====''Mario Party 9''====
[[File:MP9 4-Player Don't Look.png|thumb|A Shy Guy participates in [[Don't Look]].]]
Shy Guy appears as an unlockable playable character in ''[[Mario Party 9]]''. Shy Guy, along with [[Kamek|Magikoopa]], competes against the player in Solo mode. If he or Magikoopa wins a board, the player will have to play it again, unless they tie with the player for the Superstar. If he ties with Magikoopa, the results are the same as if only one of the two characters won a board. In the first four boards, either Shy Guy or Magikoopa will randomly appear on each board, and if they are the only opponents, this ensures that the player must be the Superstar. In Magma Mine and Bowser Station, both of them will appear in the same board. Shy Guy and Magikoopa are both unlocked by completing Solo mode once, after which they can be played in any game mode excluding Solo.
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====''Mario Party: Island Tour''====
[[File:Shy Guy's Shuffle City.png|left|thumb|Shy Guys in ''Mario Party: Island Tour'']]
Shy Guys appear in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]''. They have a board, [[Shy Guy's Shuffle City]], where they appear on the sidelines. Their masks also appear on some cards of various colors. One Shy Guy also appears as a judge in the minigame [[The Choicest Voice]]. Another Shy Guy appears and gets hit by the hammer at the beginning of the minigame [[Spin and Bear It]].
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====''Mario Party 10''====
Shy Guys appear in ''[[Mario Party 10]]'' as non-playable characters. They have been shown to appear on a roller coaster in [[Mushroom Park]] (only in the minigame [[Petey's Bomb Battle]]). They also appear in various [[minigame]]s as spectators.

====''Mario Party: The Top 100''====
Shy Guy retains the same role in the Shy Guy Says minigame in ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''. Unlike ''Mario Party'', Shy Guy wears only a hat, not a complete pirate outfit.

====''Super Mario Party''====
[[File:SMP intro - Bowser's minions.jpg|thumb|Shy Guy with the rest of [[Bowser]]'s minions in ''Super Mario Party'']]
Shy Guy returns as a playable character in ''[[Super Mario Party]]'', as well as one of the potential allies. His special [[Dice Block]] is the Shy Guy Dice Block: it is composed of the numbers 0, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4. Of note, whenever Shy Guy walks 
or runs, a squeaking sound is heard.

====''Mario Party Superstars''====
Shy Guy returns as a non-playable character in ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]''. He reprises his role in [[Shy Guy Says]], [[Catch You Letter]], [[Later Skater]], and [[Ice Hockey (minigame)|Ice Hockey]].

====''Super Mario Party Jamboree''====
Shy Guy returns as a playable character in ''[[Super Mario Party Jamboree]]''. In addition, red, green, and yellow Shy Guys appear as non-playable characters in the background of boards and minigames. When playing as any other character in Party-Planner Trek, Shy Guy is found sitting on the banner which the [[Goomba|Goombas]] lost. When playing as Shy Guy, however, the Shy Guy sitting on the banner is blue.

===''Mario Golf'' series===
====''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)====
While Shy Guys themselves do not appear in the game ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'', they appear in the game's artwork, and are also referenced in the game by one of the courses, [[Shy Guy Desert]]. In addition to that, each time a player completes a hole, a silhouette of a Shy Guy is briefly shown. Shy Guy's name occasionally appears on the scorecard.

====''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''====
Shy Guys only physically appear in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' during the award ceremonies where they can be seen cheering in the bleachers. Shy Guy's name also appears as a default high score on the leaderboards.

====''Mario Golf: World Tour''====
[[File:MGWT Castle Club Forest Course.png|thumb|200px|A couple of Shy Guys appear outside the entrance to the [[Forest Course]].]]
Shy Guys appear in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' as non-playable characters in the [[Castle Club]] game mode. Their name can also appear on the tournament scoreboard.

====''Mario Golf: Super Rush''====
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Shy Guys appear in ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'' as NPCs found all over [[Bonny Greens]].

A Shy Guy also appears as an all-around playable character that was added as of the 4.0.0 update, marking Shy Guy's debut as a playable character in the ''Mario Golf'' series. Its Special Shot is Spin Strike, where it turns into a [[Mace Guy]] and swings its mace to hit the ball, and its Special Dash is Fly Guy Dash, where a Fly Guy carries the Shy Guy.

===''Paper Mario'' series===
====''Paper Mario''====
{{quote|Oh no... Poor me...|Shy Guy|Paper Mario}}
[[File:PM1shyguycolors.png|thumb|left|The five different colorations of the Shy Guy]]
Shy Guys, as well as several variations of them, are semi-common enemies in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. After Mario returns from [[Forever Forest]], he finds the Shy Guys overrunning [[Toad Town]], stealing belongings from some residents and causing trouble for others. He can hit the enemies with his [[Hammer]] to make them run out of town. Once Mario discovers [[Shy Guy's Toy Box]], the secret hide-out of the Shy Guys, they can be fought as normal enemies. On the overworld, their behavior varies between individuals, with some running directly at Mario, some running away (usually while carrying an item), and some running in wide circles around him. In battle, they have two main attacks: They can simply tackle Mario for 2 damage, or they can do an acrobatic attack - signified with a high-pitched noise while pointing upwards - dealing 3 points of damage and bowing to an unseen but not unheard crowd. If blocked, they wag their bodies at the screen and make a noise (shared with blocked [[Bandit]]s) as though they are throwing a tantrum.

There are five different color variations of the normal Shy Guy, although there is no actual difference between any of them.

This game also features [[Groove Guy]]s, Shy Guys that make Mario [[dizzy]]; [[Sky Guy]]s, Shy Guys that have balloons to keep them in the air; [[Medi Guy]]s, Shy Guys that heal any ally; [[Spy Guy]]s, Shy Guys that wear camouflage gear; [[Pyro Guy]]s from ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''; and the powerful [[Black Shy Guy#Paper Mario|Anti Guy]], three of which appear in [[Bowser's Castle]] if the player answers three questions incorrectly during the quiz with the second [[Guard Door]]. The leader of Shy Guy's Toy Box, [[General Guy]], summons a [[Shy Squad]], two [[Stilt Guy]]s, and two [[Shy Stack]]s before battling Mario himself in a tank. Red Shy Guys can also be found on [[Lavalava Island]] when [[Spear Guy]]s shed their armor.

The [[Mystery Note]] shows that Shy Guys have their own written language that [[Russ T.]] can understand with the help of his [[Dictionary]].

During the ending cinema of the game, some Shy Guys can be seen talking with [[Watt]] while [[Parakarry]] is delivering her an invitation to [[Princess Peach]]'s victory party. They can also be seen on General Guy's parade float, dancing. Also, the Shy Guys' parade float in the ending has "Heihos" ("Heiho" being Shy Guy's Japanese name) written on both the left and right of General Guy.

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Outside of battle, [[Goombario]] can use [[Tattle]] only on a Shy Guy who has taken over [[Shroom Grocery]] in [[Toad Town#Paper Mario|Toad Town]] before Mario whacks the Shy Guy into retreating.
*"''This Shy Guy is just causing trouble in here. He's pretending to shop, but he's not buying anything. Hey, buy something or get out, pal! You hear me?''"

====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
[[File:PMTTYD Shy Guy Interrupting Battle.png|thumb|upright=1.15|A Shy Guy runs behind the stage]]
Although Shy Guys are not actual enemies in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', they do appear in the [[Audience]] of most of the battles, and a few statues of Shy Guys also appear on the [[Poshley Heights]] fountain. Occasionally, if part of the audience, Shy Guys run onto the backstage and cause pieces of the set to fall on Mario or his enemies. This is also used to signal the first occurrence of a stage hazard (like fog, ice, fire, etc.). Shy Guys give Mario [[Star Power]] along with the other audience members when he performs a move correctly. The name ''Heihoo'', the Japanese name for Shy Guys appears alongside other [[List of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door pre-release and unused content|scrapped]] enemy names (among which are also ''Faia Heihoo'', ''Komando Heihoo'', and ''Burakku Heihoo'', the Japanese names for Pyro Guys, Spy Guys, and the Anti Guy respectively) in ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''{{'}}s coding, suggesting that Shy Guys, as well as the three variants of them identified earlier, were once going to appear as enemies in that game.

The [[X-Naut]]s somewhat take the role of Shy Guys, as their commander, Lord Crump, gets inside a [[Magnus von Grapple|machine]] that very slightly resembles General Guy's tank (except with arms and legs). In addition, when the X-Nauts are fleeing from the Great Tree, one of them falls over, mirroring the straggler Shy Guy in the Shy Squad in the first ''Paper Mario''. Additionally, X-Nauts make formations similar to the [[Shy Squad]] and others when attacking Mario during the ship battle between Crump and Cortez, and they are fought before Crump himself is faced.

A Shy Guy (a [[Black Shy Guy]] in the remake, to fit in with the other stagehands) can also appear onstage when the special move [[Clock Out]] is used. When an enemy is on the ceiling, it holds the bomb in their place, running off after the attack is completed. This additionally happens with certain large bosses, including [[Macho Grubba]], [[Big Boo|Atomic Boo]], [[Cortez]], [[Smorg]], [[Magnus von Grapple 2.0]], [[Gloomtail]] and [[Bonetail]], and the [[Shadow Queen]]'s true form.<ref>{{cite|title=TTYDGCN Clock Out on almost all Bosses (plus Swooper bonus at end)|author=Kooky Goonie|date=August 14, 2024|accessdate=August 14, 2024|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jm_4YbNIQI|publisher=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=TTYDNS: Clock Out Shy Guys? (Almost) All Bosses|author=Technetium|date=July 26, 2024|accessdate=July 26, 2024|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAkaCKOojkg|publisher=YouTube}}</ref>
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====''Super Paper Mario''====
Shy Guys solely appear in the audience of ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' when a [[stylish move]] is performed. Also, the vase in [[Merlee's Mansion]] is themed around them. Sprites for them are also among the unused data in the game. They, along with [[Wiggler]]s, [[Fly Guy]]s, [[Spear Guy]]s, [[Stilt Guy]]s, and [[Monty Mole]]s, were removed for unknown reasons during the game's production.
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====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
[[File:Bowsersnowfort.png|thumb|200px|left|Shy Guys in [[Bowser's Snow Fort]].]]
Shy Guys appear in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'' with their ''Super Paper Mario'' appearance, although their feet are more within their robes. They only appear in World 3 and World 4. In battle, a Shy Guy's only attack is running up to Mario and flailing its arms at him. Sometimes, the Shy Guy might trip before reaching Mario, cancelling the attacks. Also, if Mario uses a [[Tail]] [[sticker]], the Shy Guy pushes Mario and try to steal the sticker. A Shy Guy can also knock away one of Mario's attacks if he uses the [[Battle Spin]] that causes the Shy Guy to take up its turn. Along with standard Shy Guys, [[Sombrero Guy]]s appear, along with one [[Accordion Guy]] and [[Maraca Guy]] each. There are also Shy Guys holding paper clips, known as [[Clip Guy]]s, and [[Paint Guy]]s, who hold a bucket of paint. Both of these enemies can assist a Shy Guy in battle. [[Spear Guy]]s and [[Snifit]]s also appear in the game. Additionally, two Shy Guys are found harassing the [[Traveling Toad]] in World 4-6. They are very powerful, similar to Anti Guys, each having 120 HP and an attack power of 7. When defeated, they drop a [[Secret Door]] sticker. Unlike Snifits, Shy Guys take damage from staying in poison too long in battle and try to find unpoisoned ground.
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====''Paper Mario: Color Splash''====
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{{quote|I can totally relate to the stage-fright thing. They don't call me Shy Guy for nothing.|A Shy Guy at [[the Emerald Circus]]|''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]''}}
Shy Guys are the most common enemies in ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'', now appearing in all the colors from the first ''Paper Mario''. In battle, Shy Guys attack by running up to Mario and slapping him. While Mario is choosing Battle Cards during his turn, they may steal a card from him, and Mario gets the card back at the end of the battle if he defeats the Shy Guy. They appear throughout the game, and are first seen at [[Port Prisma]]. The paper versions of the Yellow, Pink, Blue, and Green Shy Guys now match the modern look of their regular counterparts. In addition, the [[Black Shy Guy]] returns as an enemy for the first time since ''Paper Mario'', now sporting the same modern design as the regular ones.

At [[Ruddy Road]], Shy Guys roll up the ground to attack Mario. On the [[Sunset Express]], one train car contains Shy Guys that peek through windows; if they see Mario, they drag him into their room and crumple him. Many Shy Guys are seen exercising at [[Fort Cobalt]], trained by [[Whistle Snifit]]s. The lumber mill at [[Sunglow Ridge]] is invaded by Shy Guys. When Mario visits [[Tangerino Grill]], the kitchen is under attack by Shy Guys, which he must defeat before he can cook the [[Mamma Mia Pizza]]. At [[Dark Bloo Inn]], a Shy Guy is shown to have stolen "[["It"|it]]," and eight Shy Guys are fought at once in the linen closet. 

Many non-hostile Shy Guys appear throughout the game. On [[Vortex Island]], the [[parallel world]] contains Shy Guys instead of Toads. Shy Guys are frequent customers at the [[Prisma Café]] at [[Fort Cobalt]], and are seen eating [[Magma Burger]]s at the latter. [[The Emerald Circus]]'s audience consists of Shy Guys and the red [[Rescue Squad]]. While regular Shy Guys appear at [[the Golden Coliseum]] in the Battle Royal, Mario can also talk to a fighting team called the Shai Guyz. A red Shy Guy is the second-round opponent in [[Roshambo Temple#Roshambo Temple #1|Roshambo Temple #1]].

In the Sunset Express, a [[Red Shy Guy (character)|Red Shy Guy]] talks to Mario and tells him about his life. He wonders if he will have to fight Mario later, and thanks him for listening. Later, at [[Mossrock Theater]], this same Shy Guy is fought on a trapeze. While sad about being defeated, he is glad he got to see Mario again.

New variants of Shy Guy are introduced in ''Paper Mario: Color Splash''. [[Slurp Guy]]s, which are Shy Guys with straws, are responsible for draining the colors of [[Prism Island]]. [[Shy Guy 4-Stack]]s and [[Shy Guy 5-Stack]]s are Shy Guys stacked together. The Emerald Circus features [[Animal Trainer Shy Guy]]s, [[Unicycle Shy Guys]], and [[Trampoline Shy Guys]]. [[Coal Guy]]s are found at [[Toad Trainworks]] and Sunset Express. [[Gold Shy Guy]]s and [[Silver Shy Guy]]s are Shy Guys in coats of metal that must be removed before revealing the Shy Guy underneath. [[Laundry Guy]] appears on Vortex Island, while [[Pry Guy]] is found at [[Cherry Lake]]. [[Roller Guy]]s are Shy Guys that are found inside rings, who appear at [[Mossrock Theater]]. [[Shield Guy]]s hold shields that protect them from hammer attacks. The [[Shunned Guy]] is a Slurp Guy that is immune to all attacks except fire. [[Soggy Guy]]s are wet Shy Guys found at Cherry Lake and Violet Passage, while [[Spike Guy]]s wear spike helmets that protect them from jumps similar to [[Spiked Goombas]] from the first three games.

====''Paper Mario: The Origami King''====
{{quote|Can you believe that Lord Bowser banned me from flying the clown car again? I mean, whaddaya expect? Putting me out there without the proper training. Not even a thank-you for saving him back at Peach's Castle. Hmph.|Shy Guy|Paper Mario: The Origami King}}
[[File:PMTOK Red Shy Guy Artwork.png|thumb|left|100px|An origami Shy Guy]]
[[File:PaperMachoShyGuy.jpg|thumb|150px|A Paper Macho Shy Guy]]
Shy Guys appear in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' as members of the [[Folded Soldiers]] and as ordinary paper Shy Guys. Although [[Snifit]]s appear in different colors in ''The Origami King'', only red Shy Guys appear for the majority of the game. A Shy Guy riding the Koopa Clown Car rescues Mario, Bowser and [[Olivia]] from Peach's Castle while it is being covered with [[streamer]]s. In Bowser's Castle, Mario is able to speak with this same Shy Guy, where he complains about being banned from flying the Koopa Clown Car. [[King Olly]] is able to fold himself into a yellow Shy Guy. [[Paper Macho Shy Guy]]s also appear as mini-bosses. [[Emcee Shy Guy]] appears and hosts the game show ''[[Shy Guys Finish Last]]''.
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===''Mario Tennis'' series===
====''Mario Tennis''====
Shy Guy's first ever playable appearance is in ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]]. It is unlocked after the Star Cup is won in Singles. It is a Technique character, and during its trophy ceremony it turns into a Fly Guy and starts flying around.

====''Mario Power Tennis''====
[[File:Shy Guy (maskless) - Mario Power Tennis.png|thumb|Luigi getting a glimpse of Shy Guy's true appearance after he drops his mask in a cutscene of ''Mario Power Tennis'']]
Shy Guy returns as a playable character in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', but this time he is available from the start. Once again, he is a Technique character. For his [[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|Offensive Power Shot]], he turns into a [[Spear Guy]] and electrifies the ball. For his [[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|Defensive Power Shot]], he turns into a Spear Guy, but this time he extends his spear to hit the ball.

When he wins a Singles Tournament, he walks up to the podium where the trophy is while [[Luigi]] is there applauding him. Accidentally, Shy Guy trips on a step to the stage and his mask falls off. Shy Guy's appearance without his mask is not shown to the viewers, but Luigi gets astonished by it. Shy Guy quickly puts his mask back on, takes the trophy, and walks off the stage. Manipulating the camera in third-party programs shows that Shy Guy has no additional geometry behind the mask, likely because it was never meant to be seen by the viewers.<ref>{{cite|quote=In Mario Power Tennis, Shy Guy’s celebration cutscene shows him tripping in front of Luigi, causing his mask to fall off. Luigi is shocked at what’s behind the mask, but the camera doesn’t show it to the player. This is what Luigi sees.|author=SupperMarioBroth|date=April 28, 2016|url=www.suppermariobroth.com/post/143516017475/in-mario-power-tennis-shy-guys-celebration|title=Post|publisher=Tumblr|language=en|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref>

====''Mario Tennis Open''====
In ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'', Shy Guys are line judges in the [[Wario Dunes]] court. A Shy Guy costume and its racket can also be unlocked for use by the player's [[Mii]].

====''Mario Tennis Aces''====
[[File:MTA Models ShyGuy.png|120px|thumb|left|Artwork of Shy Guy in ''Mario Tennis Aces'']]
In ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'', Shy Guys appear as audience members. They also appear as a stage hazard on [[Snowfall Mountain]], where they run across the stage to interfere. During Adventure Mode, one Shy Guy appears as an opponent in [[One versus...One?]], and another Shy Guy asks Mario to train with the other Shy Guys in [[Sure Shot Challenge (Intermediate)]]. In the game's version 2.0.0 update, Shy Guy is added as a playable character, where he returns as a Technical character.<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=September 13, 2018|url=youtu.be/CRuHg1dv8MI|timestamp=8:54-8:58|title=Nintendo Direct 9.13.2018|language=en|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=September 13, 2018}}</ref> He is available after participating in the online doubles tournament for December 2018 or after January 1, 2019.<ref>{{cite|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR3M2MckjKE|title=''Mario Tennis Aces'' - Shy Guy - Nintendo Switch|publisher=YouTube|author=Nintendo of America|date=November 26, 2018|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref> Shy Guys with red, yellow, and blue bandanas also appear during Shy Guy’s Train Tussle.
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
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Though Shy Guys do not appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', "Shy Guy" is used as the name for [[Fly Guy]]s in this appearance.
[[File:SSBB Mario Circuit Stage.png|thumb|Shy Guys in [[Mario Circuit]] from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'']]
[[File:Shy Guy 3DS.jpg|thumb|left|A Shy Guy as an enemy in the Smash Run mode of ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'']]
Since ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Shy Guys have physically appeared in every game of the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', Shy Guys appear in the [[Figure-8 Circuit (stage)|Mario Circuit]] stage, racing in go-karts, and they appear going across the top or bottom of the stage. If hit, the Shy Guy racers spin out of control and wipe out, but come back shortly afterward. It is possible to get rid of every Shy Guy on the track, at which point no more Shy Guys appear. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', Shy Guys similarly appear as obstacles in the [[Rainbow Road (stage)|Rainbow Road]] stage, but the karts they drive now take their appearance from ''Mario Kart 7''. Additionally, ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' features four colors of Shy Guys as enemies in the [[smashwiki:Smash Run|Smash Run]] mode, each having their own attributes: the standard red, which has a higher attack; green, which runs faster; light blue, which has higher defense; and yellow, which jumps higher. Each type of Shy Guy attacks by charging at the player, hitting them multiple times, and the stat boosts dropped by them are mostly based on their color and attributes. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', Shy Guys appear in the [[Mario Circuit (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U)|Mario Circuit]] stage based on ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', and return in the Mario Circuit (Brawl) stage. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Shy Guys return in both stages.

Shy Guys also appear in the form of collectible items. In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', there is both a collectible [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] and a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]] of a Shy Guy. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', there is a trophy of Shy Guy driving his [[Standard Kart]], and its description states that Shy Guy made his playable debut in the ''Mario Kart'' series in ''Mario Kart 7'', even though it was actually in ''Mario Kart DS''. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', a Shy Guy appears as a [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] that, when equipped, takes up two slots and slightly increases the power of a character's punches and elbow strikes. In [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light]], the spirit can be encountered on the [[smashwiki:Light Realm|Light Realm]] map. The spirit battle takes place in the Battlefield version of the [[Mushroom Kingdom II]] stage, with [[Mii#Super_Smash_Bros._series|Mii Brawler, Mii Swordfighter, and Mii Gunner]], wearing Shy Guy masks, as opponents.
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===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''====
[[File:MKSC Sunset Wilds Shy Guy Screenshot.png|thumb|Shy Guys in [[GBA Sunset Wilds|Sunset Wilds]]]]
In ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'', there is a course called [[GBA Shy Guy Beach|Shy Guy Beach]]. As the racers race around the circular chain of islands, a [[Shy Guy Galleon|pirate ship]] manned by Shy Guys can be seen in the background. It shoots cannonballs at the racers to hinder them. Several [[Shy Guy Tent]]s also appear in the course [[GBA Sunset Wilds|Sunset Wilds]] as obstacles. Their likenesses are also carved on two totem poles featuring a [[Toady]] on the bottom, a [[Snifit]] in the middle, and it on the top.

====''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''====
[[File:Waluigi Stadium Crowd.gif|left|thumb|A green and a red Shy Guy in the audience]]
In ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', [[Skating Shy Guy]]s appear in [[GCN Sherbet Land|Sherbet Land]], acting as obstacles for the racers. A statue of two Shy Guys can be seen in the background of [[Baby Park]], and green and red Shy Guys appear in the audience of [[GCN Waluigi Stadium|Waluigi Stadium]].
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====''Mario Kart DS''====
[[File:MKDS Shy Guy Artwork.png|thumb|Shy Guy with his standard [[kart]] from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'']]
Shy Guys in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' are uniquely playable only by those using the [[nwiki:DS Download Play|DS Download Play]] feature in multiplayer. Shy Guy and his kart have identical stats to Yoshi and his [[Standard YS]] respectively. There are eight possible colors for a Shy Guy racer to appear in: red, blue, green, yellow, black, white, pink, and cyan. The colors are assigned randomly. In all cases, Shy Guy always rides in the [[Standard SG]].

Shy Guy has an unused character select portrait in the Records menu, hinting that he may have originally appeared as part of the main roster. However, beating Grand Prix mode with his Standard Kart via using cheats will show the portrait for Mario's Standard Kart.{{ref needed}}
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====''Mario Kart Wii''====
In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', Shy Guys appear as spectators and stage hazards on various courses. In the city section of [[Moonview Highway]], the Shy Guy [[emblem]] can be seen on the guard rails. Also, Shy Guys appear on [[Wii DK Summit|DK Summit]] as [[Snowboarding Shy Guy|snowboarders]] and track hazards doing tricks in the half pipes. If a player hits one of the different-colored Shy Guys, the player spins out and slows down as if they hit a [[Banana]]. The Shy Guys do not stop, however. [[GBA Shy Guy Beach|Shy Guy Beach]] from ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'' returns as a [[classic course]].

====''Mario Kart 7''====
[[File:Shy Guy MK7.png|thumb|Artwork of Shy Guy from ''Mario Kart 7'']]
Shy Guy makes his proper debut as a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', unlocked by getting a gold trophy in the 150cc [[Shell Cup]]. Players who use Download Play are still restricted to Shy Guys, but with alternate colors in a fixed order (from player 2 to player 8: blue, yellow, green, cyan, pink, black, and white)<ref>{{cite|author=Relnoa07|date=January 29, 2016|url=https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYIHAAAEAACHVRTv--xzdw|title=家族みんなでローカル通信♪♪♪|publisher=Miiverse|language=ja|accessdate=November 15, 2024|archive=https://archiverse.pretendo.network/posts/AYIHAAAEAACHVRTv--xzdw|archiver=Archiverse|deadlink=y}}</ref> and can only use standard parts.

He is a Feather class racer, with acceleration and Off-road being his best stats. There is one course that belongs to Shy Guy in the game, [[3DS Shy Guy Bazaar|Shy Guy Bazaar]]. He is the staff ghost of both Shy Guy Bazaar and {{classic link|N64|Kalimari Desert}}.
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====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
[[File:MK8-ColuredShyGuys.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|The various Shy Guy colors in ''Mario Kart 8'']]
Both playable and non-playable Shy Guys appear in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''. Unlike in ''Mario Kart 7'', the red playable Shy Guy is available from the start; additionally, by purchasing both the ''[[Animal Crossing x Mario Kart 8|Animal Crossing]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8|The Legend of Zelda]]'' downloadable content packs, eight additional Shy Guy colors (Light-blue, Black, Green, Yellow, White, Blue, Pink, and Orange) are unlocked for immediate use. They all share the same kart emblem unlike colored [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]], whose emblems change color depending on what color they are. Shy Guy is a heavier lightweight in this game.  In ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', the eight alternate color variants of Shy Guy are now included within the base game. The playable Shy Guy is now among the heaviest of the lightweight characters, sharing stats with [[Toad]] and [[Larry]].

Shy Guys are very commonly found on the sidelines of many tracks in the game as spectators, alongside [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s and [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s. A course themed after them, known as [[Shy Guy Falls]], appears as the final course in the [[Flower Cup]]. Here, Shy Guys of various colors can be seen mining on various parts of the track, which is also true with the first course in the Triforce Cup, {{classic link|Wii|Wario's Gold Mine}}. They can be heard singing to the music on certain sections of these two stages. They also can be heard singing on certain sections of [[Electrodrome]], as well as in [[Wild Woods]], which leads through a Shy Guy village. He is the staff ghost for Shy Guy Falls, [[Merry Mountain]], [[Super Bell Subway]] (Pink), and [[Ninja Hideaway]] (Black) on 150cc. For 200cc, he is the staff ghost for {{classic link|N64|Yoshi Valley}} (Green) and {{classic link|GCN|Yoshi Circuit}} (Light-Blue).

[[Skating Shy Guy]]s appear in {{classic link|GCN|Sherbet Land}} as obstacles in the same manner as on the original course. Ninja Shy Guys reprise their role from ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' as hazards on Ninja Hideaway. [[Snowboarding Shy Guy]]s appear in {{classic link|Wii|DK Summit}} as obstacles in the same manner as on the original course. Shy Guys drive the cars in the {{classic link|Wii|Coconut Mall}} parking lot, taking the place of [[Mii]]s. 

As seen on an [[Gallery:Sponsors in the Mario Kart series|advertisement]] that can be found in [[Toad Harbor]] and some of the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass]]''{{'}}s courses, there is a business known as [[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Shy Guy Metals|Shy Guy Metals]], which has been ongoing "since 1987" (a nod to the first appearance of Shy Guys in ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'').

====''Mario Kart Tour''====
[[File:MKT Artwork ShyGuyPastryChef.png|thumb|left|90px|Shy Guy (Pastry Chef)]]
[[File:MKT Artwork ShyGuyGold.png|thumb|90px|Shy Guy (Gold)]]
Shy Guy reappears in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' as a Normal driver whose [[Special skill (Mario Kart Tour)|special skill]] is the [[Double Bob-ombs]]. All of Shy Guy's alternate colors from ''Mario Kart 8'' return as Super drivers, with [[Black Shy Guy|Black]], Pink, Green, Light-blue, Blue, White, Orange, and Yellow Shy Guy respectively debuting in the [[Winter Tour (2019)|2019 Winter Tour]], [[Valentine's Tour]], [[Ninja Tour (2021)|2021 Ninja Tour]], [[Sky Tour]], [[Peach vs. Bowser Tour (November–December 2022)|November—December 2022 Peach vs. Bowser Tour]], [[Doctor Tour (2023)|2023 Doctor Tour]], [[Ninja Tour (2023)|2023 Ninja Tour]], and [[Night Tour]], with the [[Bob-omb Cannon]], [[Heart (item)|Heart]], [[Triple Green Shells]], [[Ice Flower]], [[Dash Ring]], [[Triple Mushrooms]], [[Double Bob-ombs]], and [[Triple Bananas]] as their respective special skills. However, Yellow Shy Guy's skill is currently unknown.

The game also introduces a number of High-End variants of Shy Guy with various special skills. Shy Guy in a chef outfit, known as '''Shy Guy (Pastry Chef)''', debuted in the [[Paris Tour (2019)|2019 Paris Tour]] as the second spotlight driver; his special skill is the [[Mushroom Cannon]]. He returned as a spotlight driver during the [[Valentine's Tour]] (also based in [[Paris]]), [[Cooking Tour]], [[1st Anniversary Tour]], and [[Peach vs. Daisy Tour]], making him one of two tour-themed drivers to appear in the spotlight four times, with the other being [[Princess Peach|Peach (Vacation)]]. A gold-coated Shy Guy named '''Shy Guy (Gold)''' was introduced in the [[1st Anniversary Tour]], with the [[Giga Bob-omb]] as his special skill, making him one of two gold drivers to not have the [[Coin Box]] as their special skill, the other being [[Dry Bowser|Dry Bowser (Gold)]]. Later, the [[Ninja Tour (2021)|2021 Ninja Tour]] marked the debut of a blue, ninja-clad Shy Guy called '''Shy Guy (Ninja)''' or '''Ninja Shy Guy'''<ref>{{cite|url=apps.apple.com/ca/story/id1555639062|title=Get Set for the Ninja Tour|publisher=apple.com|language=en-ca|accessdate=September 28, 2021|archive=web.archive.org/web/20210926001229/https://apps.apple.com/ca/story/id1555639062}}</ref><ref>{{cite|url=apps.apple.com/au/story/id1555639062|title=Get set for the Ninja Tour|publisher=apple.com|language=en-au|accessdate=September 28, 2021|archive=web.archive.org/web/20210926001645/https://apps.apple.com/au/story/id1555639062}}</ref> as the tour's spotlight driver, whose special skill is the [[Boomerang Flower]]. A pink variant of Shy Guy (Ninja) known as '''Pink Shy Guy (Ninja)''', who has the [[Giant Banana]] as its special skill, debuted in the [[Samurai Tour]]. Two differently-colored variants in explorer outfits, '''Light-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)''' and '''Yellow Shy Guy (Explorer)''', with the [[Lucky Seven]] and [[Hammer]] special skills respectively, debuted in the [[Exploration Tour (2023)|2023 Exploration Tour]].

Shy Guy is one of the few characters in the game not to receive any new favorite tracks beyond his debut, with his only default favorite track being {{classic link|3DS|Shy Guy Bazaar}}. He shares this distinction with [[Baby Peach]], [[Baby Rosalina]], [[Dry Bones]], [[Morton]] and [[Wendy]].

A {{file link|MKT Report 2021 multiplayer grade S drivers.jpg|report}} published on the game's official social media accounts revealed that Pink Shy Guy was the most used driver in multiplayer races throughout 2021 by players with a multiplayer grade of S or higher.

In various instances, Shy Guys also act as course obstacles, vulnerable to most attacks. GBA Sunset Wilds features [[Exploring Shy Guy]]s, taking the place of Shy Guy Tents from ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'' and having the same design as the playable explorer variants. [[Snowboarding Shy Guy]]s return in the game's rendition of DK Summit, acting the same as in ''Mario Kart Wii''. Black, white, and orange ninja Shy Guys similar to the playable Shy Guy variant, also designated Shy Guys (Ninja), impede drivers in [[Ninja Hideaway]]: some assume a guarding stance on the track while periodically vanishing and reappearing, leaving [[Banana]] peels in their place when gone; others are suspended in the air by kites in [[Glider|gliding]] sections. [[Skating Shy Guy]]s that twirl on ice appear in [[Vancouver Velocity 2]]'s R and T variants. Like in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', Shy Guys drive the cars in Wii Coconut Mall.

===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''====
While normal Shy Guys are absent in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', variations of them, such as [[Chuck Guy]]s and their [[Elite Chuck Guy|Elite]] counterparts, and further variations of Snifits, make an appearance. A camo-robed one appears during one of the attacks of [[Gunner Guy]], one of the new Snifit variations.

[[File:MLSSBMShyGuy.png|thumb]]
Regular Shy Guys do appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'', where they appear as enemies and allies in the ''Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser'' mode. They are first encountered in the level [[Turnip Tantrum]]. A Shy Guy known as [[Captain Shy Guy (Mario & Luigi series)|Captain Shy Guy]] also appears as an unlockable captain in the story. Shy Guys are Ranged troopers, and attack by throwing [[turnip]]s at enemies. Their special attack is Throw the Fight, which allows them to throw a large turnip at an enemy. They are strong against [[Lakitu]]s and [[Lakipea]]s. Additionally, the camo-clad ones from the original now wear normal red robes.

====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====
[[File:Boomguynocannon.png|thumb|left|upright=0.85|A Boom Guy panics due to having no Bill Blaster]]
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', a type of Shy Guy called [[Boom Guy]]s appear in [[Baby Bowser's Castle]]. They are Shy Guys with [[Bill Blaster]]s on their heads. Later in the game, [[Elite Boom Guy]]s, stronger versions of Boom Guys, appear in the [[Gritzy Caves]]. [[Fly Guy]]s also appear on [[Star Hill]] and [[Star Shrine]]. A ghostly version of Shy Guy named [[Boo Guy]] also appears in the game, near [[Vim Factory]]; and a stronger, revamped version named [[Ghoul Guy]] appears in [[Shroob Castle]].
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====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''====
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[[File:Bowserrescue.png|thumb|The Shy Guy squad, upon being rescued]]
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' and its [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] remake, ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'', Shy Guys appear in the game, but regular red ones are not enemies to battle. A couple of Shy Guys can be found in [[Bowser Castle#Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story|Bowser Castle]]. A notable Shy Guy, [[Sergeant Guy]], makes his debut in this game. In [[Bowser Path]], [[Dimble Wood]], and [[Peach's Castle#Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story|Peach's Castle]], Shy Guy variants can also be found. [[Fawful Guy]]s can be fought by [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]]. [[Leaf Guy]]s can be found in the [[Wiggler]] boss battle when Wiggler waters the saplings and in the air they can be inhaled by Bowser too. [[Dark Fawful Guy]]s are only found when Bowser battles enemies, and like Leaf Guys they can be [[Vacuum Block|inhaled]] for Mario and Luigi to fight. They are also a [[Special Attack (Bowser)|special attack]] for Bowser called [[Shy Guy Squad]], where he withdraws into his shell which the Shy Guys push into a rope they use as a slingshot, which is controlled by sliding to the left with the stylus. Pink, Yellow, and Cyan Shy Guys reappear in the remake as enemies and allies. Yellow Shy Guys are strong against Goombas and their variants, and pink ones are strong against Koopa Troopas. Four Shy Guys are also the first brainwashed minions [[Bowser Jr.]] and the [[Koopalings]] encounter.
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====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
[[File:Shy guy airtub.png|left|frame|Shy Guys piloting the Shy Guy Airtub.]]
Shy Guys reappear as an enemy in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'' while Mario and Luigi are searching for the [[Ultibed]] parts. Shy Guys can only be fought after the [[Shy Guy Airtub]] they were inhabiting has been destroyed, and always appear in a group of three when battled at that point. They are never found on the field. In battle, they attack by bouncing to either side of Mario or Luigi, and running at them simultaneously, similar to how [[Fawflant]]s from the previous game attack. This can be dodged by jumping over or on to the Shy Guys, but they can give a bro the trip status. Cyan Shy Guys known as [[Walker Guy]]s appear in [[Neo Bowser Castle]]. These types of Shy Guys hold chains against [[Chain Chomp]]s.

Shy Guys assist the [[Elite Trio]] in one of their attacks, loading the [[Sergeant Guy Cannon]] with a [[Bomber Bill|Banzai Bill]] for a later turn. The same occurs for the [[Elite Trio X]] fight later in the game, with the [[Sergeant Guy Cannon X]]. Shy Guys also contribute to the [[Bowser Jr.]] boss fight, in two of his attacks. One has two Shy Guys carry a flaming rope to jump over, the other has nine Shy Guys carry gifts for both the Bros. and Bowser Jr.

A stronger variation of Shy Guys called [[Shy Guy R|Shy Guys R]] appear in Neo Bowser Castle on [[Shy Guy Airtub R|Shy Guy Airtubs R]] and [[Dreamy Shy Guy]]s appear during the final battle with [[Dreamy Bowser]], both on the field and on the [[Shy Guy Airtub DX]].
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====''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''====
[[File:MLPJ Shy Guy Battle.png|thumb|200px|A Shy Guy holding both a Chain Chomp and a Paper Chomp]]
Shy Guys appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' in both their normal and [[Paper Shy Guy|paper]] versions in [[Mount Brrr]], on the path to Neo Bowser Castle. One of their attacks involves tossing a rock or their paper counterpart at a Mario Bro. that results in one of them appearing on the battlefield if not hammered back. Occasionally, they instead toss a mushroom that the Mario Brothers can use to restore 50 HP. If there are two, they will both line up with the regular Mario Bros. and run at them, whichever one trips will roll into their target and strike first, and both Shy Guys must be hammered. A regular Shy Guy can also pair with a Paper Shy Guy for this attack, although the regular version will always strike first. In [[Neo Bowser Castle]], they can wield [[Paper Chomp]]s as well as regular Chain Chomps. If the Shy Guy is defeated, both Chain Chomps will flee. Two Shy Guys are fought alongside two Paper Shy Guys as one of Bowser's last lines of defense, and these ones act as they did in Mount Brrr.

====''Mario & Luigi: Brothership''====
Shy Guys appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'' as enemies in Bowser's Castle. Shy Guys pull out a hammer for one attack which the Bros. must counter with their hammers. If a Bro. readies his hammer, the Shy Guy steps back and soon throws its hammer; leaving the hammer down instead lets them approach. If they walk towards the Bros., they whack them with the hammer. Shy Guys also grab presents which contain either coins or a Bob-omb, and slowly walk towards the Bros. while pushing the presents after the presents' contents are shown. If the Bros. avoid jumping on a present containing a Bob-omb, the Bob-omb explodes and damages the Shy Guy that was pushing it. Shy Guys may initiate a jumping challenge, where a Bro. must jump when the Shy Guy holds a flag with a Bros.' emblem,. If the Shy Guy holds only a pole, neither Bro. must jump. If one command is missed, a bomb falls on and damages the Bro. who missed the command, whereas if the Bros. are successful enough times, a bomb falls on and damages the Shy Guy. This attack in particular is based on the minigame [[Shy Guy Says]] from the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'']] series.

[[Glohm]] infected Shy Guys appear on the path to the part of Bowser's Airship.

===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series===
Shy Guys,<ref>{{cite|title=''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' instruction booklet|page=28|language=en|date=2004|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref><ref name="Mayhem">Help Mode, ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!'' ({{file link|MVDKMLM Shy Guy Help.png|Screenshot}}.)</ref><ref>''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars'' Construction Zone</ref> also known as '''Mini Shy Guys'''<ref>''[[Mario Trivia]]''</ref> or '''Red Mini Shy Guys''',<ref>''Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move'' Toy Collection</ref> appear with a toylike design in the ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' series. They act similarly to Shy Guys from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', simply patrolling left to right on a platform. Touching them from the sides is harmful for both [[Mario]] and the [[Mini]] toys. They are among the weakest enemies in the series and can be defeated with any form of attack available in a game, of which the most commonly seen are [[hammer]]s. They tend to move faster when hammers are in use, similar to [[Bowbow]]s from the [[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Game Boy ''Donkey Kong'']]. As they are basic enemies, Shy Guys often appear in early levels and only occasionally return in later levels.
====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''====
[[File:Cutscene ShyGuyNews.png|thumb|A Shy Guy on Donkey Kong's television]]
In ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' and [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|its remake]], Mario can ride them or pick and throw them at other enemies to defeat them (as in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''). They can also be defeated by throwing another enemy or an object, such as a [[Trash Can|Garbage Can]] or [[key]], at them. Shy Guys debut in the [[Level 1-1 (Mario vs. Donkey Kong)|first level]] of the game, where they patrol areas in front of Garbage Cans which can be used to attack them, and continue to appear occasionally in subsequent levels. Exclusively in the [[Spooky House]] boss stage, [[Level 5-DK|Level 4-DK]], Shy Guys are transformed into [[Polterguy]]s and vice versa by [[Donkey Kong]]'s [[Color Switch|switch]]es. Remarkably, throughout the entirety of [[Level x-7]], a Shy Guy needs to be used to cross beds of [[Spike Trap|spike]]s.

Certain types of Shy Guys wield weapons and have different colors and behavior from the standard red Shy Guys; these include [[Fire Shy Guy]]s, [[Spear Guy]]s, and [[Wrench Shy Guy]]s.

One normal Shy Guy news reporter is seen briefly on [[Donkey Kong]]'s television in the game's introduction.

====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis''====
[[File:MiniShyGuy.png|thumb|75px|A Shy Guy, as seen in ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis'']]
Shy Guys return in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'', where they now pause for an extended period of time after reaching a wall and turning around. Minis can ride Shy Guys to safely cross certain hazards, although touching the sides of a Shy Guy (or any other enemy) will instead instantly break a Mini.

====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!''====
Regular Shy Guys do not appear in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]]''; they are replaced by [[Spear Guy]]s. Despite this, they are simply referred to as Shy Guys in the American English version.

====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!''====
Spear-less Shy Guys return ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!]]'', shortening their vertical reach. Despite the change, they remain harmful to touch from above, unlike in ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis''. Shy Guys appear early in the game, starting with [[Area 1-5]] where the player learns that it is possible to destroy enemies using hammers. In this game, they can also be defeated by shooting into one from a [[Cannon]] or sliding into one from a slope. Later in the game, in [[Super Skywheel]], Shy Guys can fill '''Shy Guy Blocks''', becoming solid platforms.<ref name=Mayhem/>
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====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars''====
Shy Guys in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars]]'' act and look the same as in ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!''. They are also introduced in a similar stance in [[Level 1-3 (Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars)|Level 1-3]], where the player can pick up a pair of hammers and destroy the Shy Guy present in the level.

A portrait of what looks like a normal Shy Guy can be seen in the background of [[Clattering Cabin]]-themed levels (as shown, for instance, {{file link|MvsDKTSofficial99.jpg|here}}).

====''Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge''====
In ''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]'', Shy Guys once again appear as enemies. In addition to being vulnerable to hammers or a slope slide, Shy Guys can be defeated by [[Eat Enemies|eating]] them with [[Mini Yoshi]], or less commonly by being hit with [[Mini Bowser]]'s [[Bowser Bomb (move)|Bowser Bomb]].
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===''Mario Pinball Land''===
[[File:Shyguypinballland.png|thumb|upright=1.2|A skate-wearing Shy Guy leaps at Mario in ''Mario Pinball Land'']]
In ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]'', multicolored [[Skating Shy Guy|Shy Guys on Skates]] appear in the [[Frosty Frontier Stage]], while normal ones appear in the [[Shifting Sands Stage]]. In the area Frosty Frontier, Shy Guys skate around the screen and [[Mario]] has to hit them all to get a [[Power Star|Star]]. In the Shifting Sands area, Mario encounters regular Shy Guys three times, once before he makes it into [[Egyptian Koopa]]'s pyramid and twice inside the pyramid. In all three locations, they hide behind various identical objects in the environment ([[cactus|cacti]] or vases) and must be hit when they emerge.

===''Yakuman DS''===
[[File:ShyguyYakuman.gif|thumb|left|Shy Guy in ''Yakuman DS'']]
Shy Guy is an opponent at the puzzle game ''[[Yakuman DS]]''. His default rank (Ranking mode) is 18, he has 1/5 of the difficulty.
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===''Mario Baseball'' series===
{{quote|IT'S HORRIBLE! HIDE THE CHILDREN! LOCK THE DOORS! BOLT THE WINDOWS!|Shy Guy|Mario Super Sluggers}}
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Shy Guys of all different colors are playable in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''. They are balanced characters. Ironically, their starting captain is [[Yoshi]], one of their earliest enemies. They appear in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', still on Yoshi's team.

In ''Mario Super Sluggers'', all the Shy Guys have their fielding skills boosted a few levels, with the Black Shy Guy showing the best fielding abilities.
Their batting ranges from average to low, their pitching is weak and their running is generally slow.

Regarding chemistry, in ''Mario Superstar Baseball'', Shy Guys show good chemistry with [[Birdo]] and [[Monty Mole]], while showing bad chemistry with [[Baby Mario]] and [[Baby Luigi]]. In ''Mario Super Sluggers'', the Shy Guys maintain their good chemistry with Birdo and Monty Mole, but they also display good chemistry with [[Boo]]. Their bad chemistry is also expanded to include their relationships with [[Yoshi]] and the [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi species]], as well as Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, [[Baby Peach]], [[Baby Daisy]], and [[Baby DK]].

===''Mario Strikers'' series===
====''Mario Strikers Charged''====
[[File:ShyGuy MSC.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8|A Shy Guy in ''Mario Strikers Charged'']]
Shy Guys appear as sidekicks in ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''. They are balanced players. Their skillshot is the [[Bullet Bill Blast]]. When given enough time, a Shy Guy charges fully before riding a fast Bullet Bill aimed right at the goalie. When this move is performed, the goalkeeper and all players near him (including the Shy Guy) are temporarily stunned. Shy Guy gets up more quickly than the other teammates, however, so he may quickly get to the ball and score. Other allies not affected by the blast may take the ball and score as well. Alternatively, an opposing player trailing the Bullet Bill at a safe distance may sweep through and pass the ball downfield to one of their teammates.

When Shy Guy scores, sometimes it runs, trips, and its mask falls off, similar to the ''Mario Power Tennis'' trophy award. While this seems to confirm that Shy Guys' masks are not their actual faces, various other scenes show that the mask is capable of different facial expressions, such as a happy face and a mad face.

====''Mario Strikers: Battle League''====
In ''[[Mario Strikers: Battle League]]'', Shy Guys appear as part of the audience.

A playable Shy Guy was added to the game via the version 1.1.0 update, alongside [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]], now selectable as a captain. It is an All-Rounder character, and as such, has balanced statistics, though its strength, shooting, and passing are slightly higher than its speed and technique.<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=July 19, 2022|url=youtu.be/29qaA3suXBk|title=Mario Strikers: Battle League - 1st Free Update - Nintendo Switch|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=July 19, 2022|language=en}}</ref> Multiple Shy Guys can be placed on the player's team, and its [[Hyper Strike]] is Propeller Dive.
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===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
In the [[Mario & Sonic (series)|''Mario & Sonic'' series]], Shy Guys appear in several of the events. They first act as referees for ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' characters in a few events in the [[Nintendo DS]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', including [[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]]. Shy Guys appear in the audience in several of the events in both the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|Wii version]] and the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|Nintendo DS version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'', and they appear in colors such as red, pink, and light blue. Furthermore, the Nintendo DS version also includes Shy Guys as goalies in the [[Ice Hockey (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games for Nintendo DS)|Ice Hockey]] and [[Fever Hockey]] events. In the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'', Shy Guys are both spectators and referees. In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|version]], red Shy Guys appear defending the goal in [[Hockey (event)|Hockey]], and one appears to kick the balls to the player in [[Football (Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games for Nintendo 3DS)|Football]]. Teams of four yellow, blue, and green Shy Guys appear as opponents for the player in all [[Event]]s that require the player to use a full team of four characters, though the Shy Guys only physically appear for the [[4x100m Relay (Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games for Nintendo 3DS)|4x100m Relay]]. In ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'', Shy Guys appear as goalies in [[Ice Hockey (Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games)|Ice Hockey]] and [[Snow Day Street Hockey]], either red or blue in color, depending on the team.

[[File:M&S Yellow Shy Guy.png|thumb|left|A yellow Shy Guy talking to [[Mario]] in the Nintendo DS version of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'']]
[[File:M&S 2012 Shy Guy.png|thumb|200px|A Shy Guy in London Party mode]]
Shy Guys have a role in [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)#Adventure Tours story|Adventure Tours]], where they host some of the missions or are regular NPCs that can be talked to. Here, it seems that Yellow Shy Guys tend to lie, except for one particular one residing in [[Cubyrinth]].

In the Wii version of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'', Shy Guys are among the characters on the map in London Party, where they can be talked to initiate a minigame.

In the Story Mode in the Nintendo 3DS version of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'', Shy Guys make some appearances. A few Shy Guys are first seen outside [[Big Ben]] in the opening, and three blue Shy Guys form the rest of [[Eggman Nega]]'s team when the Heroes face him in the 4x100m Relay. A pair of red and yellow Shy Guys later appear in [[Waluigi's Ambition]] to ask [[Waluigi]] to borrow his binoculars, who he scares off, with an identically colored-pair later being scared off by the reappearance of the [[Phantasmal Fog]]. All four colors of Shy Guy appear at the opening ceremony, as well as in [[Junior Hits England]], where a pair of green and blue ones first encourage Bowser Jr. to challenge Yoshi, and are later joined by red and yellow ones who direct Bowser Jr. to London. Goomba also briefly mentions Shy Guy in [[Mario's Defeat?!]]. There are obtainable [[List of badges in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|badges]] of the four colors of Shy Guy that can be won from the Badge Machine.
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[[File:M&S 2020 Shy Guy Battle.png|thumb|left|200px|A swarm of Shy Guys in Tokyo preparing to fight Tails in ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020'']]
In ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'', multicolored Shy Guys appear as spectators and as crown members in Tokyo, as seen in Story Mode. Here, Shy Guys first appear in Chapter 9, in the crowd along with many [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s in the Shibuya Scramble Crossing. They serve as a distraction when the player is supposed to be looking for several Toads holding different objects. Red, pink and light blue Shy Guys also appear in the Treeside Rumble minigame in Chapter 13. [[Tails]] has to defeat a horde of them which [[Larry|Larry Koopa]] sends at him and Luigi when they travel to TOKYO SKYTREE. The Shy Guys fight Tails by throwing [[Spike Ball|spiked ball]]s and occasionally firecrackers at him. Hitting a firecracker will defeat any Shy Guys that get caught in the explosion.
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===''Mario Sports Mix''===
[[File:MSM 2-1 Hockey.png|thumb|Shy Guys throwing [[Banana|Banana Peel]]s at players in ''Mario Sports Mix'']]
Shy Guys reappear in ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'' as goalkeepers in a [[Mario Sports Mix#Hockey|Hockey]] game. When a player uses their special during a [[Mario Sports Mix#Hockey|Hockey]], Shy Guy disappears when the special is happening and then reappear when it ends. Players cannot control them, but they can command Shy Guys to lunge by pressing {{button|wii|Z}}. Shy Guys also appear in the [[Western Junction]] court, where various they throw either [[Banana|banana peel]]s or [[coin]]s. They also appear in the crowd of [[Wario Factory (Mario Sports Mix)|Wario Factory]] in multiple colors.

===''NES Remix'' series===
Shy Guys are featured in challenges based around ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' from ''[[NES Remix 2]]'' and ''[[Ultimate NES Remix]]''. The player usually has to either defeat or dodge these enemies in order to advance. In ''NES Remix 2'', Shy Guys are present in all stages but in the third, ninth, eleventh, and twelfth ones. Since these challenges are sequences from a port that is identical to the original game, Shy Guys retain their exact appearance from there.

===''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker''===
[[File:CTTT Cyan Shy Guy.png|thumb|left|200px|A Light-blue Shy Guy.]]
Shy Guys appear as enemies in ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'' and its Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS [[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Nintendo Switch / Nintendo 3DS)|ports]]. Like Goombas in 3D ''Super Mario'' games, they chase after Captain Toad or Toadette upon seeing either one of them, but get tired and stop after a while. However, in dark levels, they can also start to chase the protagonist should they shine their headlamp on them. In the game box art, their robe's texture appears to be normal, but in-game, it appears to be made of wool instead of tissue or silk. Two types of Shy Guys appear: light-blue stationary Shy Guys that periodically turn 90° and red Shy Guys that walk along paths.

===''Dr. Mario World''===
Shy Guys make their debut in the [[Dr. Mario (series)|''Dr. Mario'' series]] in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'' as assistants. In stage mode, their skill has a chance of granting an easier skill meter increase, in which it reduces a doctor's skill gauge by 10 points prior to version 2.2.0 or by 10% of the doctor's maximum skill gauge since that version. If the skill gauge is reduced to a negative value this way, the doctor's skill gauge will not be able to fill. In versus mode, their effect grants doctors an extra chance to defend against an opponent's attacks. A Shy Guy was featured as a patient during season 9 of Clinic Events. A Shy Guy assistant is rewarded after clearing the first are in [[World 7 (Dr. Mario World)|World 7]].

Yellow Shy Guys also appear as assistants. In stage mode, their effect has a chance of eliminating the remaining yellow viruses when there are only two of them left regardless of how many hits they take to eliminate, but it only activates once throughout the stage, meaning that it will not activate again in a scrolling stage or Daily Booster after the effect successfully activated once despite the condition being met again. In versus mode, their effect grants a chance in defending against one-line attacks, which does not stack with the doctor's innate defense. They are also seen at World 17 after an area is cleared of viruses. A Yellow Shy Guy assistant is rewarded after clearing the first area in [[World 17 (Dr. Mario World)|World 17]].

===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
[[File:Shy Guys capture Luigi - TSMBM.png|thumb|Several Shy Guys in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'']]
Shy Guys appear in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' where they are a part of [[Bowser]]'s army. Two Shy Guys and a Snifit are seen taking [[Luigi]] to Bowser in [[Bowser's Castle]].
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===Other appearances===
====''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening''====
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[[File:TLOZ LA remake Shy Guy.jpg|thumb|A Shy Guy in the remake]]
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'', Shy Guys appear as enemies. The original guide refers to them as '''Mask-Mimics'''.<ref>{{cite|title=''The Legend of Zelda – Link's Awakening'' Player's Guide|page=98|date=1993|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en}}</ref> In this game, they do not directly attack, and instead mimic [[Link]]'s movements in reverse. Their mask protects them from frontal attacks from Link's blade, so the only means to defeat them is to strike them when their back is turned by using a [[zeldawiki:Spin Attack|Spin Attack]]. While the original [[Game Boy]] game was in monochrome, in the [[Game Boy Color]] version and [[Nintendo Switch]] remake of the game, they are colored red. A very similar enemy known as [[zeldawiki:Arm-Mimic|Arm-Mimic]], known as [https://triforcewiki.com/wiki/User:LTL/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Link%27s_Awakening_(2019)_enemy_glossary Hollow Mimic] in the Nintendo Switch remake, essentially acts as a stronger version of a Shy Guy. In the remake, a figure of a Shy Guy can be won in the [[zeldawiki:Trendy Game|Trendy Game]] after clearing the [[zeldawiki:Face Shrine|Face Shrine]] and placed in the [[zeldawiki:Quadruple|Quadruple]]s' house. The text that appears upon acquiring the figure reads, "''You got a Shy Guy figure! Just don't ask what's underneath the mask.''"

====''Sonic Lost World''====
[[File:SLW Sonic Yoshis Island Zone.jpg|left|thumb|200px|A Shy Guy in ''Sonic Lost World'']]
Shy Guys appear as enemies in ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'' in the [[Yoshi's Island Zone]] DLC level, released for free to owners of the Wii U version.<ref>{{cite|url=www.destructoid.com/impressions-sonic-lost-world-yoshis-island-zone|author=Carter, Chris|title=Impressions: Sonic Lost World Yoshi's Island Zone|publisher=Destructoid|date=December 18, 2013|accessdate=May 26, 2024|language=en}}</ref> They can be defeated with the [[sonicretro:Homing Attack|Homing Attack]] or the [[sonicretro:Flying Kick|Flying Kick]].

====''Minecraft''====
In the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack in ''[[Minecraft]]'', a Shy Guy appears as a playable skin. Endermen are replaced by [[Stilt Guy]]s, and Ender Pearls and Eye of Enders are replaced by Shy Guy masks.

====''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''====
[[File:MRKBspookydesks.jpg|thumb|An area with bookshelves and carpets in ''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''. Note the Shy Guy masks under the top surface of the shelves.]]
In ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', some areas in [[Spooky Trails]] are scattered with bureaus and bookshelves that are frontally decorated with Shy Guy masks.

==General information==
===Allegiance===
In ''Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic'' and ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', Shy Guys are minions of the mischievous [[Wart]], but they would subsequently become a part of [[Bowser's Minions]]. Shy Guys have also been seen working for other villains, such as [[Smithy]].

Contrarily, some Shy Guys act as allies, such as the [[White Shy Guy]]s in ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''. Also, friendly Shy Guys appear in various spin-offs without any interest of taking over the [[Mushroom Kingdom]].

===Physical appearance===
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All Shy Guys (with the minor exception of some Shy Guys from ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'') wear robes that can be red, pink, blue, light blue, yellow, orange, green, [[Woozy Guy|purple]], black, gray, or white. However, in some games such as the ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' series, red Shy Guys are the only color variety seen. They are all fairly short and wear masks with holes on them that represent eyes and a mouth. It is unknown what is behind these masks. However, in Shy Guy's trophy celebration movie in ''Mario Power Tennis'', after Shy Guy trips on one of the steps, his mask falls off, and Luigi sees his face without his mask on and is shocked at the sight. The Shy Guy then quickly puts the mask back on and picks the trophy up, showing it to the audience. A similar scene also happens in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', during the rave scene, where a Shy Guy scares a Goomba and Koopa Troopa by showing what is under his mask. Sometimes, when Shy Guy's mask falls off, what appears to be a mask strap tends to stay on its head. Also, in ''Luigi's Mansion'', Luigi can use the [[Poltergust 3000]] to pull a mask off a [[Ghost Guy]]. Ghost Guys do not have eyes on their masks, but their faces are completely black with two glowing yellow eyes where the mask's eyes would be. It is unknown whether this is what a Shy Guy's face looks like when it is alive, as they, like the game's other generic ghosts, were imitations created by [[Vincent Van Gore]]. Additionally, in ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'', a Shy Guy in the [[The Golden Coliseum|Golden Coliseum]] says that [[Mario]] would make a terrible Shy Guy because he has a face, suggesting that Shy Guys do not have a face.

It is also possible that the Shy Guys' so-called "masks" are not masks at all, but rather faces. In ''Yoshi's Island DS'', the sleeping Shy Guy's mask eye holes are closed, supporting this. Also, the [[Bandit]] variant of Shy Guy have been shown to have the ability to change the expressions on their masks as if they were their actual faces. The picture that is shown when Bandit wins in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' [[Mini-Battle]]s even suggests that he is able to stick out his tongue. Also, ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''{{'}}s Shy Guys' eye holes comically spin when the Shy Guy is confused, much like people's eyes do in cartoon gags; the Shy Guys of ''Super Mario RPG'' are also able to blush on their masks. [[Spear Guy]]s and [[Dancing Spear Guy]]s are perfectly capable of moving their mouth holes when chanting and singing, as ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' shows, while [[Boo Guy]]s are shown regularly changing their expressions and blinking. Most recently, in ''Mario Strikers Charged'', Shy Guys have been shown to yet again be perfectly able to change the expressions on their masks.

[[File:LM Shy Guy Face.png|thumb|200px|An unmasked [[Ghost Guy]] in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'']]
Some early ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' artwork of Shy Guys, as well as ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'', depicted Shy Guys as wearing mask-like badges depicting an angry face, similar to that of [[Phanto]]. Another Shy Guy-related element seen only in ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' and ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' are also notable for using game artwork of the earliest forms of Shy Guys, making them tall, stout, and human-like; however, the appearance of Shy Guys was later redesigned to their in-game sprite appearance in ''Super Mario Bros. 2''.

In the first few episodes of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'', Shy Guys were depicted as being similar in appearance to their game counterparts, though with one large exception - their masks possessed only two holes. They only had eye holes perpetually in a scowling position. Later episodes of the show have Shy Guys resembling their game versions more with three holes in their mask, all of which were perfectly circular.

Even though Shy Guys appear to be short, squat humanoids, they are shown to have stick-like legs under their robes in the game ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]''.<ref>{{file link|Shy Guy Level CaptainToadTreasureTracker.png|Screenshot}}</ref> Their legs can also be seen in ''Mario Kart 8'' when winning first place in a race or while performing certain [[trick]]s.

In ''Paper Mario: The Origami King'', a Shy Guy in [[Spring of Jungle Mist]] implies that Shy Guys have very short necks that make it difficult to look up. 

Although Shy Guys generally do not wear much else besides their masks and robes, there are a few instances where they wore additional items. An example of this is in ''Mario Kart Tour'', where a Shy Guy wears a pastry chef hat and a red neckerchief, carrying a whisk.

In another scene from the rave in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'', a Shy Guy (or a Snifit) attempts to catch a running [[Buzzy Beetle]] by diving into it, flashing briefly a pink skin leg (or legware) under the robe.

===Color variations===
Much like [[Koopa Troopa]]s, [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s, and [[Birdo]]s, Shy Guys come in many different colors. The following is a list of all known Shy Guys and the first appearance of said Shy Guy.
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!width="10%"|Image
!width="30%"|Color
!width="30%"|Shoe color
!width="30%"|First appearance
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|[[File:MSS Red Shy Guy Artwork.png|75px]]
|Red
|Blue 
|''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]''
|-
|[[File:MKT Artwork PinkShyGuy.png|75px]]
|Pink
|Purple 
|''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]''
|-
|[[File:MKT Artwork BlueShyGuy.png|75px]]
|Blue
|Magenta 
|''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]''
|-
|[[File:MKT Artwork YellowShyGuy.png|75px]]
|Yellow
|Green 
|''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''
|-
|[[File:MKT Artwork GreenShyGuy.png|75px]]
|Green
|Brown 
|''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''
|-
|[[File:MKT Artwork BlackShyGuy.png|75px]]
|Black
|White
|''[[Yoshi's Story]]'' (as [[Black Shy Guy (Yoshi's Story)|black Flying Shy Guy]]s)<br>''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' (as normal Shy Guys)
|-
|[[File:MKT Artwork WhiteShyGuy.png|75px]]
|White
|Black
|''[[Yoshi's Story]]'' (as [[White Shy Guy]]s)
|-
|[[File:MKT Artwork LightblueShyGuy.png|75px]]
|Light-blue
|Red-brown
|''[[Mario Kart DS]]''
|-
|[[File:MKT Artwork OrangeShyGuy.png|75px]]
|Orange
|Azure
|''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''
|-
|[[File:YNI Fake Yoshi (Shy Guy).png|95px]]
|White with green spots
|Orange
|''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''
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|[[File:YWW Woozy Guy.jpg|95px]]
|Purple
|Orange
|''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' (as [[Woozy Guy]]s)<br>''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]'' (as normal Shy Guys)
|}

==Quotes==
*''Tee hee hee hee! Welcome to Shy Guy's Shop. Too bad I'm not gonna sell anything to you, Mario!'' - ''[[Paper Mario]]''
*''Waaah! Help me!'' - ''Paper Mario''
*''Yes, sir!!!!!'' - ''Paper Mario''
*''HURRY! HURRY! FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT'S GOOD AND PURE, HUUUUUURRY!'' - ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''
*''Shoo-rah!'' - ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''
*''Sweet! I came in first! I'm the Superstar! It's winner take all, and I'm the winner, so... I'll be taking those Mini Stars now! (...I can't let you have [[Bowser]]'s Mini Stars.) Later!'' - ''[[Mario Party 9]]''
*''Once smitten, twice shy...'' - ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]''
*''Who knows what happens if you take me with you.'' - ''[[Super Mario Party]]''

==Profiles and statistics==
{{main|List of Shy Guy profiles and statistics}}
===''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''===
*'''[[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|Offensive Power Shot]]''': [[Lightning Spear]]
*'''[[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|Defensive Power Shot]]''': [[Spear Dance Return]]
*'''Doubles Partner''': [[Boo]]
'''Bio''': ''Shy Guy's proud of his finely-honed style and loves to surprise people who underestimate him because of his height.''

===''Mario Kart 7''===
*'''Class''': Feather
*'''Stat Boosts'''
**'''Speed''': 3
**'''Acceleration''': 4
**'''Weight''': 2.25
**'''Handling''': 3
**'''Off-Road''': 4
*'''Website bios''':
**[[File:Flag of USA.png|22px]] ''He may be hiding behind a red robe and mask, but Shy Guy really loves to show off his love of racing.''
**[[File:Flag of Europe.png|22px]] ''The diminutive Shy Guy won’t be bullying the big boys, but his light frame does make for superb handling.''

==Gallery==
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<gallery>
Shyguy2.jpg|''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''
Yoshis Story Shy Guy.png|''[[Yoshi's Story]]''
Shy Guy YIDS artwork.jpg|''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''
MSS Red Shy Guy Artwork.png|''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''
MLSS+BM Art - Shy Guy.png|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''
ShyGuyCTTT artwork.png|''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]''
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==Names in other languages==
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{{main|List of Shy Guy names in other languages}}
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==References==
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==External links==
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*[https://zeldadungeon.net/wiki/Shy_Guy Shy Guy on Zelda Dungeon Wiki]
*[https://triforcewiki.com/wiki/Shy_Guy Shy Guy on Triforce Wiki]
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