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{{Species-infobox
{{species infobox
|title=Spear Guy
|image=[[File:SMW2 Yoshis Island Spear Guy.png|180px]]<br>Artwork for ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''
|image=[[File:Jade Guy Beta.png]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]])
|affiliation=[[Koopa Troop]], [[Yoshi's Island (place)|Yoshi's Island]]
|latest_appearance=[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'']] ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|sub_species=[[Dancing Spear Guy]]<br>[[Limbo Guy]]<br>[[Mini Spear Guy]]<br>[[Sleeping Spear Guy]]
|variant_of=[[Shy Guy]]
|species_origin=[[Shy Guy]]
|variants=[[Chuck Guy]]<br>[[Dancing Spear Guy]]<br>[[Hook Guy]]<br>[[Paper Spear Guy]]
|related=[[Chuck Guy]]
|comparable=[[Sairesu]]<br>[[Skellobit]]
|notable=[[Hulu]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' ([[1995]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'' ([[2012]])
}}
}}
'''Spear Guys'''<ref name=guide>{{cite|author=Miller, Kent, and Terry Munson|title=''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' Player's Guide|page={{file link|SMW2 Guide 128.jpg|128}}|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref> are [[List of enemies|enemies]] introduced in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' and [[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3|its remake]]. These tribal [[Shy Guy]]s wield a spear and shield, and usually wear grass skirts and have painted marks on their masks. Their designs take after stock depictions of sub-Saharan African warriors in Western media, particularly the {{iw|wikipedia|Maasai people}} in eastern Africa and the {{iw|wikipedia|Zulu people}} in southern Africa. Similar enemies include [[Chuck Guy]]s and their [[Elite Chuck Guy|Elite]] counterparts from ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and [[Hook Guy]]s from ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]''.
'''Spear Guys''', sometimes known as '''Jungle Guys''', are tribal [[Shy Guy]]s found in the jungles of various games. Spear Guys are identical to typical Shy Guys, though they wear grass skirts, wield a shield and spear, and paint their masks. When confronted with danger, they will attack with spears. A similar enemy, known as [[Chuck Guy]]s, appear in the [[Beanbean Kingdom]] in the game ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''.
 
==History==
==History==
===''Yoshi's Island'' series===
===''Yoshi'' series===
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' / ''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''====
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''====
[[File:SpearGuy.png|frame|left|Spear Guys in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' and ''Yoshi's Island DS'']]
[[Image:SpearGuy.png|frame|Spear Guys in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' and ''Yoshi's Island DS''.]]
Spear Guys are enemies ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' and its remake. They are encountered within several levels, mainly jungle levels. They can only be defeated by being hit with an egg or eaten with [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]'s tongue from behind because their shields will block attacks from the front. Spear Guys sometimes have long spears that can make an obstacle for Yoshi to jump over or avoid, as touching any part of the spear can cause Baby Mario to fall off of him and get kidnapped.
Spear Guys made their debut in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' as enemies of several levels, mainly jungle levels. They could only be defeated by being hit with an egg or eaten with [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]'s tongue from behind because their shields will block attacks from the front. Spear Guys sometimes have long spears that can make an obstacle for Yoshi to jump over or avoid, as touching any part of the spear can cause Baby Mario to fall off of him and get kidnapped. Other times, Spear Guys stand somewhere off the side of the level where Yoshi travels and quickly poke their spear at him, hurting the dinosaur.


A variant called [[Dancing Spear Guy]] also appears alongside the regular Spear Guys, and are known for their dancing in a fixed place. They differ by their yellow robes, lack of feathers on their spear and lack of shield, though still hold onto their spear while dancing.
A variant called [[Dancing Spear Guy]] also appears alongside the regular Spear Guys, and are known for their dancing in a fixed place. They differ by their yellow robes and lack of a shield, though still hold onto their spear while dancing.


====''Yoshi's Island DS''====
====''Yoshi's Island DS''====
Both Spear Guys and Dancing Spear Guys returned in the sequel, ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'', though their appearance was subtly changed. A slight blue shade was added to Spear Guy masks, and a green shade to Dancing Spear Guy masks. An entire level of the fifth world, titled [[Spear Guys' Village Found!]], features these enemies and their supposed village. A variant holding its spear horizontally as opposed to vertically is introduced, also known as '''Pike Guy''',<ref>{{cite|author=Black, Fletcher|title=''Yoshi's Island DS'' PRIMA Official Game Guide|page=127, 263, 264, 265, 268|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|language=en-us|date=December 19, 2006|isbn=0-7615-5576-5}}</ref> which stands in one spot and jabs its spear forward.
Both Spear Guys and Dancing Spear Guys returned in the sequel, ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'', though their appearance was subtly changed. A slight blue shade was added to Spear Guy masks, and a green shade to Dancing Spear Guy masks. An entire level of the fifth world, titled [[Spear Guys' Village Found!]], features these enemies and their supposed village.
 
====''Yoshi's New Island''====
Spear Guys reappear in ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'', mainly in the level [[Don't Fear the Spear]].


===''Paper Mario'' series===
===''Paper Mario'' series===
====''Paper Mario''====
====''Paper Mario''====
Spear Guys returned in ''[[Paper Mario]]'' as enemies on [[Lavalava Island]]. They can only be found in [[Jade Jungle]], near [[Yoshi's Village]]. These Spear Guys lack feathers and shields, and have a different spear, but serve the same purpose as their predecessors and act in much the same way. Outside of battle, Spear Guys are seen dancing to the background music. Judging by their field behavior and unique Japanese name, these Spear Guys seem to be intended to combine traits of normal Spear Guys with the Dancing Spear Guy variant.
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When [[Mario]] first enters the jungle, he comes upon several Spear Guys attacking [[Kolorado]]. Mario can either battle the Spear Guys or proceed without Kolorado, who will catch up and get upset with Mario.
|image=[[Image: Jungle_Guy.PNG]]<br>A Spear Guy from ''Paper Mario''.
|hp=7
|atk=3
|def=0
|moves= Spear Spike (3), Spear Toss (3, turns into Shy Guy), Dance (summons another Spear Guy)
|location=[[Jade Jungle]]
|tattle=This is a Spear Guy. Spear Guys are relatives of Shy Guys. They live in the jungle. You'll get hurt if you attack with the Hammer while they're pointing the spear at you. You'll also get hurt if you try to jump on 'em when the spear's pointing upward. Pay attention to the position of their spears when we attack. Oh yeah, they also sometimes call in reinforcements. After they throw their spears, they become ordinary Shy Guys.
}}
Spear Guys returned in ''[[Paper Mario]]'' as enemies on [[Lavalava Island]]. They can only be found in [[Jade Jungle]], near [[Yoshi's Village]]. These Spear Guys lack feathers and shields, and have a different spear, but serve the same purpose as their predecessors and act in much the same way.


Without [[Spike Shield]], Mario cannot [[Jump]] on these Spear Guys when they hold their spear vertically, or use his [[Hammer]] while their spear faces him. They sometimes switch the position of their spear, indicating which attack they will do next and forcing Mario to change his battle strategy.
When [[Mario]] first enters the jungle, he comes upon several Spear Guys attacking [[Kolorado]]. Mario must then save the adventurer in a short battle.


They may either poke Mario with their spears, or throw them at him. After throwing them, they become normal [[Shy Guy]]s and continue the remainder of the battle as a Shy Guy would. Spear Guys may also dance to get another Spear Guy in the battle.
Mario cannot [[Jump]] on these Spear Guys when they hold their spear vertically, or use his [[Hammer]] while their spear faces him. They sometimes switch the position of their spear, indicating which attack they will do next and forcing Mario to change his battle strategy.


If a Spear Guy spots Mario outside battle, it will try to poke Mario with its Spear to make the [[First Strike]].
They may either poke Mario with their spears, or throw them at him. After throwing them, they become normal [[Shy Guy]]s and continue the remainder of the battle as a Shy Guy would.


====''Super Paper Mario''====
====''Super Paper Mario''====
[[File:Spear Guy SPM unused.png|thumb|An unused Spear Guy sprite for ''Super Paper Mario'']]
Spear Guys along with Shy Guys, [[Stilt Guy]]s, and [[Fly Guy]]s were originally going to appear in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', but were taken out for unknown reasons.
Spear Guys along with Shy Guys, [[Stilt Guy]]s, and [[Fly Guy]]s were [[list of Super Paper Mario pre-release and unused content|originally]] going to appear in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', but were taken out for unknown reasons.
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====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
[[File:PMSS SpearGuy.png|frame|left|A Spear Guy]]
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Spear Guys make a major appearance in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', alongside [[Shy Guy]]s, [[Clip Guy]]s, [[Sombrero Guy]]s, and [[Snifit]]s. They look similar to their appearance from the original ''Paper Mario'', but their shoes are seen a little more, while their spears are sleeker in design. Here, they show up in [[World 5 (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|World 5]], as common enemies. When the battle starts, a Spear Guy will flip his spear and either hold it vertically or horizontally. If held vertically, Mario cannot perform jumps on the Spear Guy, and if held horizontally, Mario cannot use his Hammer on the enemy. The attacks of Spear Guys are determined by the position in which they hold their spear. If held vertically, the Spear Guy will chuck their spear at Mario. If the spear is held horizontally, the Spear Guy will go in front of Mario and stab him with the weapon. The Spear Guys are still vulnerable to projectiles. Unlike in ''Paper Mario'', if a Spear Guy throws his spear at Mario, it will not become a regular Shy Guy. Spear Guys can assist [[Piranha Plant]]s, [[Hammer Bro]]s., and [[Boomerang Bro]]s.
{{Pmssenemy
|image=
|hp=12
|atk=9
|location= [[Shy Guy Jungle]], [[Jungle Rapids]], [[Chomp Ruins]]
|moves = Stab (9), Spear Throw (6)
}}
Spear Guys make a major appearance (their first appearance since ''Paper Mario'') in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', alongside [[Shy Guy|Shy Guys]], [[Clip Guy|Clip Guys]], [[Mariachi Guy]]s, and [[Snifit]]s. They look similar to their appearance from the original Paper Mario. Here, they show up in [[World 5 (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|World 5]], as common enemies. When the battle starts, a Spear Guy will flip his spear and either hold it vertically or horizontally. If held vertically, Mario cannot perform jumps on the Spear Guy, and if held horizontally, Mario cannot use his Hammer on the enemy. The attacks of Spear Guys are determined by the position in which they hold their spear. If held vertically, the Spear Guy will chuck their spear at Mario. If the spear is held horizontally, the Spear Guy will go in front of Mario and stab him with the weapon. The Spear Guys are still vulnerable to projectiles.


During Shy Guy Jungle, three Spear Guys take a part of the bridge leading to the [[Comet Piece]] and run away. Mario must defeat these Spear Guys in order to progress. During [[Jungle Rapids]], Spear Guys chuck spears at Mario while he rides the raft. They also swing on vines and throw barrels at Mario. At the end of the level, several Spear Guys are seen performing tribal dances around pieces of the [[Sticker Comet]]. Two Spear Guys are the final enemies seen harassing the [[Traveling Toad]], with five being fought in the ensuing battle.
During Shy Guy Jungle, three Spear Guys take a part of the bridge leading to the [[Comet Piece]] and run away. Mario must defeat these Spear Guys in order to progress. During [[Jungle Rapids]], Spear Guys chuck spears at Mario while he rides the raft. They also swing on vines and throw barrels at Mario. At the end of the level, several Spear Guys are seen performing tribal dances around pieces of the [[Sticker Comet]]. Two Spear Guys are the final enemies seen harassing the [[Traveling Toad]] as well.
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===''Mario Power Tennis''===
[[Image:Lightning Spear.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Shy Guy using the [[Lightning Spear]] in ''Mario Power Tennis''.]]
Spear Guy makes short appearances in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''. Here, for his [[Offensive Power Shot|offensive]] and [[Defensive Power Shot|defensive]] power shots, [[Shy Guy]] will momentarily transform into Spear Guy and use his spear to hit the ball.
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===''Mario Hoops 3-on-3''===
Though an official Spear Guy does not appear, [[Fly Guy]]'s [[Special Shot]] in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'' is wielding a spear that turns the basketball yellow with electricity. This move is made by tapping an S shape on the touch screen and is called the [[Thunder Shot]].


===''Mario Party'' series===
===''Mario Party'' series===
====''Mario Party''====
====''Mario Party''====
Spear Guys make a short appearance in the [[minigame|mini-game]] [[Paddle Battle]] from the original ''[[Mario Party]]'', which attack the characters with their spears if the character(s) on one side get too close to a Spear Guy. The Spear Guys make the single character lose three coins to the other team of three, and make the team lose one coin each to the single character.
Spear Guys make a short appearance in the [[mini-game]] [[Paddle Battle]] from the original ''[[Mario Party]]'', which attack the characters with their spears if the character(s) on one side get too close to a Spear Guy. The Spear Guys make the single character lose three coins to the other team of three, and make the team lose one coin each to the single character.
 
====''Mario Party 2''====
In ''[[Mario Party 2]]'', the mask of a Spear Guy appears near the start of [[Pirate Land]].
 
====''Mario Party 3''====
A drumming Spear Guy appears leading a troupe of Dancing Spear Guys in the ''[[Mario Party 3]]'' minigame [[The Beat Goes On]]. The players must follow the beat while adding their own continuation of it, or the Dancing Spear Guys will throw their torches at them. This minigame returns in ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'', along with the Spear Guy.


====''Mario Party Advance''====
====''Mario Party Advance''====
[[File:MPAspear.png|thumb|left|Spear Guy in ''Mario Party Advance'']]
[[Image:MPAspear.png|thumb|left|A Spear Guy in ''Mario Party Advance''.]]
{{quote|Hoowa! I am having much of the happiness!|Spear Guy|[[Mario Party Advance]]}}
The [[Jungle Area]] in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'' has several places where players interact with various Spear Guy characters. The [[Spear Thicket]] contains a Spear Guy warrior that will challenge either Mario or Luigi to the [[Tank-Down]] [[mini-game]]. Winning gives the player the mini-game. The ending says that he still continues to look for one bearing a mustache.
In ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'', the [[Spear Thicket]] contains a Spear Guy warrior that wants to challenge anyone with a mustache to a duel. When first approached in the [[Mustached Hero!]] quest, he comments on whether or not the current character has a mustache. If they do not (either [[Princess Peach]] or [[Yoshi]]), he says that he wants a fight, but that their lack of a mustache makes them an unworthy opponent. If they do (either [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]]), he challenges them to a duel, saying in broken English that if he wins, he will be just as brave. He also says that if they win the duel, they can keep the minigame ([[Tank-Down]]). After winning the duel, he is impressed by their skill and sticks to his promise, giving them the game. He then compliments them before asking them to come back for a rematch. The ending credits state that, to this day, Spear Guy lurks in the thicket, waiting for someone else with a mustache to pass by.


Several Spear Guys also dance alongside the four playable characters in the [[Credits]].
On the [[Dance Stage]], a female Spear Guy named [[Hulu]] will challenge players to synchronized dancing.


====''Mario Party 7''====
====''Mario Party 7''====
[[File:Spear Guy Orb.jpg|thumb|Spear Guy in ''Mario Party 7'' is a part of the Spear Guy Orb item]]
[[Image:Spear Guy Orb.JPG|thumb|The Shy Guy Orb from ''Mario Party 7''.]]
The [[Spear Guy Orb]] is an item appearing in ''[[Mario Party 7]]'' that makes a Spear Guy appear that forces anyone landing on a particular space to grant the item-user a certain amount of coins. Spear Guy does this by poking the player several times with his spear. In addition, several Spear Guys appear in the game [[Mario Party 7#Mini-Game Cruise|King of the River]].
The [[Spear Guy Orb]] is an item appearing in ''[[Mario Party 7]]'' that makes a Spear Guy appear that forces anyone landing on a particular space to grant the item-user a certain amount of coins. Spear Guy does this by poking the player several times with his spear. In addition, several Spear Guys appear in the game [[Mario Party 7#Mini-Game Cruise|King of the River]].


====''Mario Party 8''====
====''Mario Party 8''====
A Spear Guy functions as the shop owner in [[DK's Treetop Temple]] from ''[[Mario Party 8]]''. He sells the player [[Candy (Mario Party 8)|Candy]]. A certain [[Event Space|Green Space]] also causes a Spear Guy (also referred to as Pike Guy)<ref>{{cite|author=Black, Fletcher|title=''Mario Party 8'' PRIMA Official Game Guide|page=22|date=May 25, 2007|language=en-us|publisher=Prima Games|isbn=0-7615-5618-4}}</ref> to appear and take away one of the player's Candies, but give them [[coin]]s in return.
A Spear Guy functions as the shop owner in [[DK's Treetop Temple]] from ''[[Mario Party 8]]''. He will sell the player [[Candy]].
 
===''Mario Power Tennis'' / ''New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis''===
[[File:Lightning Spear MPT.png|thumb|left|200px|Shy Guy using the [[Lightning Spear]] in ''Mario Power Tennis'']]
Spear Guy makes short appearances in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''. Here, for his [[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|offensive]] and [[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|defensive]] power shots, [[Shy Guy]] will momentarily transform into Spear Guy and use his spear to hit the ball. This was similarly inspired for [[Fly Guy]]'s [[Special Shot (Mario Hoops 3-on-3 and Mario Sports Mix)|Special Shot]] in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'', [[Thunder Shot]], but he merely wields a spear that turns the basketball yellow with electricity.
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===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series===
Spear Guys<ref>{{cite|quote=Spear Guy – Spear Guys prevent Mini Marios from reaching certain areas by patrolling back and forth. Take them out with a hammer, or step on a red switch to turn them into blocks, allowing Mini Marios to step over them.|title=''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!'' help (British English version)|language=en-gb}}</ref> appear with a toylike design in the ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' series, looking more like the games' Shy Guys.
====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''====
In ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'', Spear Guys are pink and are usually sleeping on a platform. Whenever [[Mario]] jumps on the same platform, the Spear Guy awakens and quickly runs toward Mario. However, if a [[Mini Mario (toy)|Mini-Mario]] jumps onto the platform, the Spear Guy will not be awoken. Whenever a Spear Guy reaches the end of the platform they are on, they will sit down and fall back asleep. Like most of their main appearances, Spear Guys constantly hold spears pointing upward whether they are asleep or awake; therefore, attempting to jump on top of the enemy will cause Mario to lose a [[extra life|life]].
 
====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!''====
[[File:MvDKMMA Shy Guy.png|thumb|A Spear Guy in Sandstone Stroll]]
In ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]]'', Spear Guys, also dubbed Shy Guys,<ref>{{cite|quote=Shy Guy – Shy Guys prevent Mini Mario from reaching certain areas by patrolling back and forth. Take them out with a hammer, or step on a red color switch to turn them into blocks, allowing Mini Mario to step over them.|title=''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!'' help (American English version)|language=en-us}}</ref> are red and act more like the Shy Guys of the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis|previous game]]. They patrol their area and hold their spears upright, extending their vertical reach slightly and allowing their range to pass through semisolid [[girder]] platforms. Upon activation of a red [[Color Switch]], Spear Guys transform into stationary solid blocks. When in this state, Spear Guys can be used as a step or bridge to cross harmful areas. Spear Guys can be defeated with [[hammer]]s. They first appear in [[Room 2-7 (Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!)|Room 2-7]] of [[Sandstone Stroll]], but are more prevalent on the [[Jungle Rumble]] floor.
 
====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!''====
Spear Guys do not reappear in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!]]''; however, within the Shy Guy assets is a [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!#Pre-release and unused content|leftover]] sprite of the spear from ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!''.
 
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
Spear Guys, without the tribal theme, appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'' in the [[Giant Bowser]] fight. They come out of a castle, either attacking [[Giant Luigi]] or handing out some meat for Giant Bowser.
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''====
While regular Spear Guys do not appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'', [[Paper Spear Guy]]s appear as enemies.
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====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''====
[[File:MLSSBMSpearGuy.png|thumb|left]]
Spear Guys appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'' as Ranged troopers in ''Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser''. They attack by throwing their spears at enemies. Spear Guys are strong against [[Pestnut]]s and [[Elite Pestnut]]s, though they are weak against red [[Koopa Paratroopa]]s.
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====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''====
Spear Guys reappear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'', as allies and enemies in the ''Bowser Jr.'s Journey'' mode. They are ranged troopers, and they are strong against [[Oho Jee]]s. They are no longer weak against Koopa Paratroopas.
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===''Super Mario Maker''===
[[File:Shy Guy pose SMM.png|frame]]
Although Spear Guys themselves do not appear in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', the [[Shy Guy]] [[Costume Mario|costume]] holds up a spear similar to one in its pose when the player presses {{button|wiiu|padup}}.
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===''Yoshi's Crafted World''===
==Related Species==
Spear Guys reappear in ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]'', behaving the same way as in previous games, except that they hold their spears forwards similar to [[Hook Guy]]s in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' and Pike Guys in ''Yoshi's Island DS''. They carry a wooden lid labeled "Orange Juice" as a shield, and first appear in the level [[Mousers and Magnets]].
*[[Chuck Guy]] - A [[Beanbean Kingdom]] variant from ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''.
*[[Dancing Spear Guy]] - A dancing Spear Guy also from the ''Yoshi's Island'' games.
*[[Mini Spear Guy]] - A toy Spear Guy from ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again]]''.
*[[Sleeping Spear Guy]] - A sleeping Spear Guy from ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]''.


==Profiles and statistics==
==Names in Other Languages==
===''Yoshi's Island'' series===
{{Foreignname
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' / ''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''====
|Jap=ヤリホー
*'''Shogakukan guide:''' 正面は盾、上はヤリで完全武装かと思いきや、背中はてんでスキだらけ。<ref name=Sho/> (''With a shield in front and a spear on top, it looks fully armed, but its back is completely vulnerable.'')
|JapR=yarihō
*'''[[Player's Guide]]:''' ''These jungle sentries fend off all frontal attacks with their shields. Attack them from behind.''<ref name=guide/>
|JapM=Portmanteau of "spear" (「槍」 ''yari'') and "Shy Guy" (「ヘイホー」 ''heihō'')
*'''Shogakukan guide ([[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3|Game Boy Advance version]]):''' 正面はたて、上はヤリで完全武装！でも、後ろに回りこめば、ペロリと食べられる。<ref name=Advance/> (''Fully armed with a shield in front and a spear on top! But if you get behind it, you can eat it with a lick.'')
|Spa=LanzaGuy
 
|SpaM=''Lanza'' means "spear".
====''Yoshi's New Island''====
|Fra=Mass'lanss
*'''Shogakukan guide:''' ヤリと盾を装備したヘイホー。ヤリのために上からは踏めず、正面からの攻擊は舌もタマゴも盾で防御される。敵の背後に回りこんでから攻擊しよう。<ref name=YNI>{{cite|title=「ヨッシー New アイランド 任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (''Yoshi's New Island Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'')|page={{file link|Yoshi New Island Shogakukan P26.jpg|26}}|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|language=ja|date=August 9, 2014|isbn=978-4-09-106542-1}}</ref>(''A Shy Guy equipped with both a spear and shield. Because of its spear, it cannot be stepped on from above. If you attack from the front, their shield will protect them from your tongue and eggs. Try to attack from behind the enemy's back.'')
|FraM=Comes from "Maskass", the French name of the Shy Guys, and a modified orthograph of the word "lance" (spear)
 
|Ger=Speer-Guy<br />Lanzen Guy (''Yoshi's Island'')
===''Paper Mario'' series===
|GerM=Spear Guy<br />"Lanze" (lance, spear) + Shy Guy
====''Paper Mario''====
|Chi=長矛舞仔/长矛舞仔
{{:Paper Mario bestiary|transcludesection=Spear Guy|image=[[File:PM Spear Guy vertical idle.gif|bottom]] [[File:PM Spear Guy horizontal idle.gif|bottom]]|align=horizontal}}
|ChiR=cháng máo wǔ zǐ
 
|ChiM=Spear dancer guy}}
====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
{{:Paper Mario: Sticker Star bestiary|transcludesection=Spear Guy|align=horizontal}}
 
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''====
*'''''Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser'' profile:''' ''They like to throw their special spear and weave about. {{color|red|Especially strong against Pestnuts}}, but {{color|blue|weak against red Koopa Paratroopas}}.
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''====
*'''''Bowser Jr.'s Journey'' profile:''' ''Known for throwing their spears at foes. They seem to be invested in hunting for a <font color=red>mysterious red and blue creature</font>.
 
==Gallery==
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SMW2 Sprite Speer Guy.png|''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''
SMW2 Spear Guy short.png|''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''
SMRPG2 Concept Artwork 2.jpg|Concept artwork for ''[[Paper Mario|Super Mario RPG 2]]''
SMA3-SpearGuy.png|''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]''
SMA3 Spear Guy short.png|''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''
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==Additional names==
===Internal names===
{{internal names
|game1=[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' (Nintendo Switch)]]
|file1=<tt>Model/ShyGuySpear.bfres.zs</tt>
|name1=ShyGuySpear
|meaning1=Spear Shy Guy
}}
 
===Names in other languages===
====Spear Guy====
{{foreign names
|Jap=ヤリホー<ref name=Sho>{{cite|publisher=Shogakukan|language=ja|title=「スーパーマリオヨッシーアイランド任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (''Super Mario: Yossy Island Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'')|page={{file link|Super Mario Yossy Island Shogakukan P5.jpg|5}}|date=September 20, 1995|isbn=4-09-102523-4}}</ref><ref name=Advance>{{cite|title=「スーパーマリオアドバンス3任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (''Super Mario Advance 3 Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'')|page={{file link|Advance 3 Shogakukan P23.png|23}}|date=November 20, 2002|isbn=4-09-106701-4|publisher=Shogakukan|language=ja}}</ref>
|JapR=Yarihō
|JapM=Portmanteau of「槍」(''yari'', "spear") and「ヘイホー」(''Heihō'', "[[Shy Guy#Names in other languages|Shy Guy]]")
|Jap2M=Spear Dancer
|Jap2=ヤリダンサー
|Jap2N=''Paper Mario''
|Jap2R=Yari Dansā
|Jap3=カタカタヤリホー<ref>{{cite|title={{file link|Mvsdk book ii.jpg|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' Shogakukan book}}|publisher=Shogakukan|language=ja|isbn=4-09-106172-9}}</ref>{{page needed}}
|Jap3N=''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''
|Jap3R=Katakata Yarihō
|Jap3M=Mechanical Spear Guy
|ChiS=长矛嘿虎
|ChiSR=Chángmáo Hēihǔ
|ChiSM=Spear Shy Guy
|ChiT=長矛嘿呵
|ChiTR=Chángmáo Hēihē
|ChiTM=Spear Shy Guy
|Fre=Mass'lanss
|FreM=From ''Maskass'' ("Shy Guy") and ''lance'' ("spear")
|Ger=Speer Guy
|GerM=Spear Guy
|Ger2=Lanzen Guy
|Ger2N=''Yoshi's Island''
|Ger2M=''Lanze'' ("spear") + "Shy Guy"
|Ger3=Savage Guy
|Ger3N=''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''
|Ger3M=Savage Guy
|Ita=Tipo Selva
|ItaM=Thicket Guy
|Kor=창창호
|KorR=Changchangho
|KorM=Repetition of 창 (''chang'', "spear") + 헤이호 (''Heiho'', "Shy Guy")
|Por=Masquito Lança
|PorM=Spear Shy Guy
|Rus=Копьеносец
|RusR=Kop'enosets
|RusM=Spearman
|SpaA=Guy guerrero
|SpaAM=Warrior Guy
|SpaE=Lanzguy<br>LanzGuy
|SpaEN=''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''
|SpaEM=From ''lanza'' ("spear")
}}
 
====Pike Guy====
{{foreign names
|Jap=ヨコヤリホー<ref>{{cite|title=「ヨッシーアイランドDS任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (''Yoshi's Island DS Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'')|page=209|language=ja|publisher=Shogakukan|date=April 11, 2007|isbn=978-4-09-106361-8}}</ref>
|JapR=Yoko Yarihō
|JapM=Side Spear Guy
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:CartoonSpearGuy.jpg|thumb|The grass skirt and spear-wielding Shy Guys from ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' episode "Jungle Fever".]]
[[Image:CartoonSpearGuy.jpg|thumb|right|The grass skirt and spear-wielding Shy Guys from ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' episode "Jungle Fever".]]
*''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' episodes "[[Jungle Fever]]" and "[[Mario of the Apes]]" featured spear-carrying, grass-skirt-clad Shy Guys similar to Spear Guys. These unnamed Shy Guys, who took residence in the [[Amazon Jungle]], predated actual Spear Guys by many years.
*''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' episode "[[Jungle Fever]]" featured spear-carrying, grass-skirt-clad Shy Guys identical to Spear Guys. These unnamed Spear Guys, who took residence in the [[Amazon Jungle]], predated the actual ones by many years.
 
*Despite the level [[Jungle Hut]] from ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'' and the board [[Shy Guy's Jungle Jam]] from ''[[Mario Party 4]]'' both featuring Shy Guys, Spear Guys were conspicuously absent in favor of regular Shy Guys.
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