Editing Thwomp

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|image=[[File:ThwompNSMBU.png|200px]]<br>Artwork of a Thwomp from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''  

|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Party]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])

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{{quote2|Rats, I missed! Oh, I hate it when I miss!|Thwomp|"[[Never Koop a Koopa]]"}}

 

'''Thwomps''' are animate cinder-blocks found mostly in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. They are spike-encrusted living stones that are usually rectangular in shape and made their first appearance in the game ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. They typically attempt to fall on and flatten or squash whoever passes below them, although some move horizontally or diagonally as well. They can only be destroyed by being touched by Mario when he is powered up with a star, using hammers as [[Hammer Mario]], turning into [[Statue Mario]], using a [[Gold Flower]], or being touched when Mario is [[Mega Mario|giant]]. It is suggested in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'' that Thwomps may in fact be born from volcanic activity.

[[File:SMB3_Thwomp.jpg|thumb|120px|Artwork of a Thwomp in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'']]

Thwomps make their debut appearance in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. They usually try to squish [[Mario]] under their weight whenever he passes beneath them. While most of them try to crush Mario from below, some try to crush him from the sides. Thwomps are possible to be easily avoided by using the [[Statue Mario]] ability. With this, it is impossible for Thwomps to destroy Mario by crashing him from above. They return in the game's remakes, ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' in the same fashion as the older Thwomps. They feature improved graphics and retake their especially mad expressions. Curiously, these Thwomps have a "bigger spike" on top of their forehead, separated from the rest of the body by what looks like a small ribbon of sorts. This spike is prominent in appearance but has no effect in the game. It is also worth noting that these Thwomps, instead of having their eyes separated, have both eyes as glowing dots in a black space. This is most likely due to palette and space limitations. This may also factor into why they look pale blue in many stages of the Nintendo Entertainment System version of ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. The Nintendo Power Guide calls them '''Thwomp Traps'''.

There are three ways to defeat Thwomps in this game. The first is hitting a Thwomp with a [[Super Star|Starman]] as [[Invincible Mario]]. The second is to throw a [[Hammer]] at it with the [[Hammer Suit]]. The third is by using the [[Tanooki Suit]] and [[Statue Mario]]. In certain levels, it is possible to get above a Thwomp while it is down. While it is down, if the player jumps above the Thwomp and uses Statue Mario, they will destroy it, giving the player 200 [[point]]s.

 

In [[It's a Shoe-in]], Thwomps can also be defeated with the [[Goomba's Shoe]].

Thwomps, alongside other enemies such as [[Boo]]s and [[Dry Bones]], are some of the few ''Super Mario Bros. 3''-introduced enemies that keep appearing in later games. Thwomp itself makes a new appearance in ''[[Super Mario World]]'', now redesigned and recolored due to the expansion of the palette. Unlike old Thwomps, they are now gray-colored and have lost the prominent spike on top of their head; now all spikes look exactly the same and are the same size, relatively, while the Thwomps themselves are noticeably smaller. They reprise their role as the smashers and will try to squish Mario or [[Luigi]] without a second thought. Their speed is almost unaffected, and usually take a few seconds to rise up to their original place once again. This gives the player a chance to run below them. Unlike in the previous game, they now have more than one expression, peering down at the player's character when he approaches, and then taking on an enraged face when falling.

Thwomps have their first derived species in ''Super Mario World'' with the inclusion of [[Thwimp]]s. They are smaller versions of Thwomps that roam around in jumping arcs, usually in small hallways and often come in groups. Much like Thwomps, they are invincible and are usually only used as obstacles that slow the player down.

Thwomps still have their eyes connected and their pupils being but small dots of glowing white, although the official art clearly shows their eyes looking different. This may be to familiarize players with their old physical appearance, though it might be due to graphical space issues. They are described as "nasty stone ghosts" by the manual.<ref>[http://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_SNES/manual/Formated/Super_Mario_World_-_1991_-_Nintendo.pdf ''Super Mario World'' instruction manual], page 25</ref>

 

Thwomps also return in most compilations made for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]], such as ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'', as well as the [[Satellaview]]'s [[BS Super Mario Collection]].

[[File:Thwomp 64.png|200px|thumb|A Thwomp next to [[Mario]] in ''Super Mario 64'']]

Thwomps return in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. This time, though, Thwomps return in a much different fashion, and look more like they did in ''Super Mario Kart''. These Thwomps are square-shaped and dark sky blue-colored with no spikes. They, as before, are impossible to destroy and serve as obstacles throughout the game. Unlike the previous games, Thwomps constantly slam to the ground even when [[Mario]] is not around. This time around, though, Mario can use Thwomps to his advantage by jumping on top of them to reach higher areas or unreachable points. Thwomps in this game have the addition of their voices (a mad grunt) whenever they slam into the ground. There are only three Thwomps in the game: two on the stairs in [[Whomp's Fortress]] and one in [[Tick Tock Clock]], at the very top of the stage, which is featured in the mission [[Stomp on the Thwomp]].

Several new species of Thwomp make their debut in ''Super Mario 64''. [[Whomp]]s first appear in Whomp's Fortress as enemies that attempt to crush Mario by falling on top of him when he gets near. Also introduced in this course are [[Bomp]]s, enemies that resemble walls with eyes (although the eyes were removed in ''Super Mario 64 DS'') that protrude out from the wall and push Mario, sometimes sending him to his death. [[Tox Box]]es make their debut in [[Shifting Sand Land]]. They roll around by falling on their sides, trying to crush Mario with one of their faces. However, the bottom of the Tox Box is hollowed, allowing Mario to stay safely inside. [[Grindel]]s make their first appearance in the pyramid of Shifting Sand Land. They are huge metal blocks wrapped in what seems to be cloth. They attack in a similar manner to Thwomps by slamming into the ground, while others move horizontally by [[jump]]ing back and forth. The pyramid of Shifting Sand Land also features a new enemy similar to the Grindels, the [[Spindel]], an enemy that rolls back and forth trying to squish whoever passes near it.

In the DS remake of ''Super Mario 64'', ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', the spike-less version of Thwomp is absent from the game, being replaced by the regular spiked version from ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', ''Super Mario World'' and the modern appearance, though Mario, [[Luigi]], [[Wario]], and [[Yoshi]] are still able to stand on top of them to reach higher points. This time around, however, Thwomps can be defeated with the assistance of a [[Super Mushroom#Super Mario 64 DS|Super Mushroom]].

Thwomps reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', where they are found in {{world-link|4|castle|World 4-Castle (New Super Mario Bros.)}}, {{world-link|7|castle|World 7-Castle (New Super Mario Bros.)}}, and {{world-link|8|bowser|World 8-Bowser's Castle (New Super Mario Bros.)}}, and act as in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. Much like in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', these Thwomps can be defeated. Ways of defeating it included [[Shell Dash]]ing, [[Mega Mushroom]], or [[Super Star|Starmen]]. A bigger variety called [[Big Thwomp]] is also featured here, with extra weight to break certain blocks, but with the same weaknesses as a normal Thwomp.

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[[File:Thwmopinway.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A Thwomp on [[Beach Bowl Galaxy#The Cyclone Stone|The Cyclone Stone]] in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'']]

Thwomps are once again present in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', where they appear in several [[Galaxy|galaxies]] throughout the game, including the [[Buoy Base Galaxy]], the [[Beach Bowl Galaxy]] (on [[Beach Bowl Galaxy#The Cyclone Stone|The Cyclone Stone]]), the [[Dusty Dune Galaxy]], and [[Bowser's Galaxy Reactor]]. This is the first game to feature Thwomps with two faces, one on both the front and back. In this game, Thwomps are much larger than in previous games, and cannot be defeated by any means.

Thwomps in this game are once again spiked, though the spikes are blunt at the end and appear to have been carved, unlike their previous incarnations. Because of this, the sides of a Thwomp can be touched without taking damage; in some cases, it is actually necessary for [[Mario]] to [[Wall Jump]] off of them to reach certain [[platform]]s and areas. Additionally, if Mario stands on top of a Thwomp as it rises in the air, he can [[jump]] to carry the Thwomp's momentum into his jump and perform an extra high jump.

Thwomps later appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', along with the [[Big Thwomp]] and act the same way as in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''. In this game, they are a darkish gray sort of color, and their spikes are more realistic, unlike with ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. However, unlike the predecessor, Thwomps are very rare in this game, only appearing in {{world-link|1|castle|World 1-Castle (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)}}. They may also appear during the [[Kamek]] boss battle in the {{world-link|8|tower|World 8-Tower (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)}}; his magic can occasionally transform a platform into a Thwomp, which immediately smashes through any platforms underneath it and plummets into the pit below. In this game, Thwomps can only be defeated by the [[Super Star|Star]] power-up or a [[Ground Pound#New Super Mario Bros. Wii|Simultaneous Ground Pound]], with everything else doing nothing to them at all.

Thwomps reappear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' where they behave just like they did in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. They appear more common than the predecessor. Two [[Big Thwomp]]s appear in the [[Supermassive Galaxy]]. They also appear in the [[Throwback Galaxy]]. Their most notable appearance is in the [[Stone Cyclone Galaxy]], where their behavior is exactly the same as in the level [[Fast Foes on the Cyclone Stone]] in the [[Beach Bowl Galaxy]].

A new species of Thwomp called [[Rhomp]]s made their debut in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''. They have one appearance in the [[Slipsand Galaxy]], on the Sand Slide Planet. They attack by rolling towards Mario in an attempt to crush him.

A new Thwomp species called the [[Flomp]] makes its first appearance in the same game. Flomps are platforms with a Thwomp-like face that move around, and when they rattle, their face turns angry and they flip over. If Mario or Luigi stand on a Flomp when it flips, it will knock them high into the air.

Thwomps reappear in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' with the same tactics as in the ''Super Mario Galaxy'' titles, as well as appearance, except that now they show up only one face like in previous games. They wait until Mario is near and attempt to crush him like before; however, they continue to raise and slam the ground continuously, even if Mario is not near them. They can be defeated if Mario is invincible, or by turning into [[Statue Mario]] beneath it; they try to crush Mario, and turn to rubble upon contact.

A new species of Thwomp known as [[Tail Thwomp]] is introduced in this game, created when a [[Super Leaf]] is given to a Thwomp. They move about a set area using the Tanooki tail, then float in midair before slamming to the ground. Tail Thwomps attack in the same manner as the moving [[Grindel]]. If Mario jumps atop the tail, he will bounce slightly.

Although not the same species as a Thwomp, a new species of [[Whomp]] is introduced in the game called a [[Wallop]]. These Whomp-like enemies are a wall with feet and a mouth and black eyes with yellow pupil that, instead of attacking Mario and Luigi, walk sideways to stop Mario and Luigi from getting past.

Thwomps appear in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] game, ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', retaining their design from ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''. They attack using the same method as before. Big Thwomps also appear in this game. They can be defeated by a [[Super Star]], [[Invincibility Leaf]] or a [[Gold Flower]].

====''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Luigi U''====

[[File:NSMBU4PlyBoostMode.jpg|thumb|Thwomps in ''New Super Mario Bros. U'']]

Thwomps reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' and ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'', behaving just like in past titles of the series. Their tiny counterparts, [[Thwimp|Thwimps]], reappear in this game after a long absence since ''Super Mario World''. The Thwomps can be easily dodged by distributing [[Boost Block]]s below them.

====''Super Mario 3D World''====

Thwomps reappear as enemies in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', mostly appearing in castle levels. They attack in the same way as in ''Super Mario 64'' and can still be defeated in the same way as most previous ''Mario'' games.

As with ''Super Mario 3D Land'', Whomps are absent from ''Super Mario 3D World'', but a new species called the [[Walleye]] is introduced. This creature is a species of Whomp that resembles a Wallop, except that it has hands and spikes on the front and sides and walks sideways to prevent Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad or Rosalina from getting past it. However, if the characters are powered up, they can stun the Walleye and get past before it recovers.

A new species of Thwomp called the [[Grumblump]] makes its first appearance in the same game. These Tox Box-like blocks appear in [[Grumblump Inferno]] and are the player's main means of navigating the level. They have similar faces to the Rhomps from ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' and behave similar to Tox Boxes. When Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad or Rosalina step on a Grumblump, the smiling faces turn into frowning faces and it moves. If they ground pound the Grumblump, the faces will change to an angry face and it will temporarily speed up.

Thwomps are available to use in ''Super Mario Maker'' and ''Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS'', including a retro-designed version for the ''Super Mario Bros.'' art style, resembling their ''Super Mario World'' version. Unlike in other games, Thwomps do not rise to the closest ceiling above them after falling down, instead stopping at the height they were placed at. While editing a level, using a [[Super Mushroom]] onto a normal Thwomp turns it into a [[Big Thwomp]]. Giving them wings will make Thwomps flutter left and right. Thwomps can also be placed on tracks, from which they can permanently detach when they attempt to fall onto the playable character.

Normal Thwomps can destroy [[Brick Block]]s, although only one row at a time, unlike Big Thwomps which are capable of destroying a whole column in one smash. Thwomps are also able to press [[P Switch]]es upon falling on them. The enemies can be stood on just as on a platform, though the player takes damage if they touch them directly. Conversely, the player can safely perform [[Spin Jump]]s on Thwomps.

[[File: CartoonThwomp.jpg|thumb|A Thwomp from "[[Never Koop a Koopa]]"]]

[[File:ItoldyouCavePeopleareMorons.jpg|thumb|left|A Thwomp in "Send in the Clown"]]

Thwomps also make a few minor appearances in the [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'']] television series, mainly serving as guards in the Neon Castle. In "[[Send in the Clown]]", Thwomps are utilized to prevent the [[Cave People]] from leaving Bowser's circus by blocking off the exits. In "[[The Night Before Cave Christmas]]", Thwomps appear much smaller, and they try to squash [[Mario]] and [[Yoshi (character)|Yoshi]].

===Nintendo Adventure Books===

Some Thwomps appear among the crowds present at the International Mushroom Games in ''[[Leaping Lizards]]'', and two appear in ''[[Koopa Capers]]'', both of them in the [[Fortress]]; if Luigi decides to continue to explore the Fortress, instead of going through a newly-opened passageway, one crushes him in a particularly barren part of the structure, and if he chooses to try and get some coins that fall under some floating blocks sometime after entering the aforementioned passageway, he is crushed by another Thwomp, which is hidden among the blocks.

A group of Thwomps are guarding [[Magikoopa]]'s fortress in ''[[Flown the Koopa]]'', and depending on how the accompanying puzzle is solved, the Mario Bros. are either crushed by them, or make their way through the first three, and the fourth and final giant one by distracting it with some coins (which fall out of Mario's pocket when he tries to convince Luigi to use some of his cookies instead).

===''Mario Pinball Land''===

[[File:Mario vs Bowser.PNG|thumb|Thwomps in the battle with Bowser in ''Mario Pinball Land'']]

Thwomps appear in the final battle with [[Bowser]] in ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]''. They use the ''Super Mario 64'' design. They appear on the left and right sides of the room, connected to chains. Behind them are two pulleys that when hit by Mario raise the Thwomps into the air, though they descend shorty after. When at least one of the Thwomps is raised as high as possible, it is suspended indefinitely and the blue button in the back of the room begins to glow. Hitting the button causes the Thwomps hit the ground, knocking Bowser over and making him vulnerable to attack. When Bowser curls into a ball and begins to roll around the room, the Thwomps are the first things he destroys, giving the player 50,000 points each.

[[File:SMK_Thwomp.PNG|200px|thumb|left|Thwomps in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'']]

Thwomps make their first appearance in a spin-off game in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' as obstacles. They appear prominently in the track of [[Bowser's Castle (race course)|Bowser's Castle]], and a variant of them called [[Super Thwomp]]s also appear in the track [[Rainbow Road (SNES)|Rainbow Road]]. On the first lap of the courses they appear, they remain stationary in the air. On the second lap and so forth, though, they start to slam down to the ground. Furthermore, after landing on the ground, they move up to a height higher than the height they were at when they remained stationary on the first lap. ''Super Mario Kart'' is also the first game to not feature spikes on Thwomps. They are plain blocks of rectangular-shaped stones (setting them apart from the more modern square-shaped ones) and, once again, have their eyes as glowing white dots in a dark space. Also, these Thwomps feature cheeks, something that has not been reimplemented to date.

Thwomps reappear in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]''. Just like in its predecessor, Thwomps serve as obstacles in the course. The Thwomps in this game take their appearance from ''Super Mario 64'', being blue cubes that lack spikes. They appear in [[Bowser's Castle (N64)|Bowser's Castle]] and try to flatten any player that races beneath them. They are often placed in strategic points so that the player is forced to pass under them in order to continue. There are also some Thwomps that move from one side to the other, trying to bump players on the ground and causing them to spin out if they are rammed at a high speed. This game may also be notable as the first time Thwomps have made any sound other than grunts, as some of them laugh as the players race through the area they are in. The laugh they produce is a slowed down version of [[Wario]]'s laugh. There is also Thwomp that seems to have been locked up towards the beginning of the course; the light over it makes it appear green.

In ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'', Thwomps appeared with two different models. The predominant ones are similar to ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''{{'}}s ones, and they are found in all the Bowser's Castle courses. The others are the regular spiked ones, who only appear after losing a race in Single-Pak Multiplayer, when [[Lakitu]] appears and drops one on each of the losing players.

Thwomps (here called '''Thwomp Traps'''<ref>Grimm, Steven. (2003) ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' Official Nintendo Player's Guide. Page 91.</ref> in the guide) re-appear in [[Bowser's Castle (GCN)|Bowser's Castle]] in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''. This is the first ''Mario Kart'' game to have them consistently appear with their spiked rectangular design.

Thwomps appear in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' in both the [[Bowser's Castle (DS)|Bowser's Castle]] course and [[Bowser Castle 2 (GBA)|GBA Bowser Castle 2]] from ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''.

Thwomps again return in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', using their ''Super Mario 64 DS'' appearance. Thwomps appear in all three of the [[Bowser's Castle (Wii)|Bowser's Castle]] courses in the game. Another Thwomp also appears in the battle arena called [[Thwomp Desert]], hence the name. In this arena, a [[Big Thwomp]] is located in the center. It will fall down, causing a major shockwave that will hinder movement of the characters that get caught in it. It can also squish racers that are underneath it. Unlike the past ''Mario Kart'' titles (excluding ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''), players do not spin out by directly touching the Thwomps in this game. Going under the Big Thwomp in Thwomp Desert while it's up, players will fall into the quicksand. In the Bowser's Castle tracks, if a player gets flattened by a Thwomp, they will laugh similarly to the laugh heard in Mario Kart 64. The laugh is slightly different and higher pitched.

====''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' series====

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Thwomps appear in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'' on the Bowser Cup tracks. They are seen in the background and some are holding up signs. These Thwomps retain their design from ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', and are in different colors.

Thwomps reappear in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'' as one of Bowser's usable items. When the player uses it, if another player or CPU gets under it, it smashes that player.

Thwomps appear as items in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'', now no longer exclusive to Bowser. There is also a large Thwomp that is seen after the factory section in the track [[Bowser Factory]]. It will rise up and crash down, but there are two platforms that prevent it from crushing racers.

Thwomps also appear in [[Bowser's Castle (3DS)|Bowser's Castle]] and [[Bowser Castle 1 (GBA)|GBA Bowser Castle 1]] in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', taking their design from the ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' games. Super Thwomps also reappear in SNES Rainbow Road, using their appearance in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. When these Thwomps hit the ground, the whole track begins to make a wave-like motion, and the player can do tricks off these waves if the waves are big enough. These Thwomps also knock back the player if run in to while on the ground, while normal Thwomps do not have this effect.

Thwomps make an appearance in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' in [[Thwomp Ruins]], once again taking their ''Super Mario Galaxy'' appearance. For the first time in the ''Mario Kart'' series, however, Thwomps do not make an appearance on the Bowser's Castle track. The Super Thwomps make a second return in SNES Rainbow Road that reappears the third time in the first DLC pack, [[The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8|''The Legend of Zelda'' × ''Mario Kart 8'']]; these Thwomps also use the ''Super Mario Galaxy'' design unlike in ''Mario Kart 7''. They behave exactly the same as in ''Mario Kart 7'', but when they land, they create rainbow waves above their heads and the wave-motions they create on the track are bigger than the ones in ''Mario Kart 7''.

===''Donkey Kong''===

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Although Thwomps themselves do not appear in ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'' for [[Game Boy]], there is [[Kurasshā|a type of block]] that behaves like a Thwomp. Mario can use them as a type of elevator, but they can squish Mario by pressing him against the ceiling.

===''Wario's Woods''===

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Thwomps appear in ''[[Wario's Woods]]'' as the ceiling that can fall on top of [[Toad]] while he is fighting the monsters that [[Wario]] sends out. Thwomps appear rather different in this game, as they are sometimes colored yellow and are more square shaped than their later appearances.

Additionally, these are some of the largest Thwomps that appear in the ''Mario'' series, filling up the majority of the screen when they fall.

In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', Thwomps act as obstacles and cannot be fought like normal enemies. Like in their sidescroller appearances, Thwomps attempt to crush Mario if he walks by, knocking the plumber unconscious for a short period of time if they succeed.

One Thwomp appears on a staircase in the [[Pipe Vault]]. When this Thwomp crashes to the ground while Mario is climbing up, the plumber tumbles backwards down the stairs. Thus Mario must [[jump]] up the staircase quickly before Thwomp has a chance to strike. The same occurs when the Thwomp lands on him. Additionally, two Thwomps in [[Booster Tower]] rest on teeter-totters. When [[Mario]] hops on the other end, the Thwomp flies up, smashes its own end, and sends Mario soaring high up in the air; one sends him further up into the tower, and the other lets the player hit a [[Treasure Chest]]. There is also a Thwomp living with a [[Chow]] and a [[Piranha Plant]] in the second room in [[Monstro Town]], who appears to be jealous of Mario's jumping skills. Every time Mario speaks to him, the Thwomp slams the ground, causing the [[Temple Key]] on the ledge above to slowly move over and eventually fall to the ground. Additionally, near the room where [[Boomer (boss)|Boomer]] is battled in Bowser's Castle, there are several Thwomps that attempt to crush Mario as he passes by. At the end of this series is one Thwomp that is bigger than any other Thwomp in the game; however, it retains the same effect as normal Thwomps. In one of the tunnels on the waterfall half of the [[Midas River]] minigame, the player can find a [[Crook]] attempting to dodge Thwomps to avoid losing its coins, but continuously failing.

Physically, Thwomps look much like they first looked back in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. Although a bit gloomier and darker, fitting the ''Super Mario RPG'' graphical style, Thwomps return full-spiked and with a prominent spike on their head. These Thwomps are also the first ones to finally have their eyes correctly depicted as they look in the official art. Also, the Thwomps that appear in this game are the first 3-D appearing Thwomps in the ''Mario'' series.

Thwomps have been active non-playable characters in the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]]. They usually appear in minigames or as obstacles in the different boards, but have also appeared as items. In the first six ''Mario Party'' games, the Thwomps appear in their ''Super Mario 64'' design.

 

In ''[[Mario Party]]'', Thwomps appear as board obstacles as well as minigame obstacles. In the [[minigame]] [[Running of the Bulb]], Thwomps served as obstacles that did the best a Thwomp can do - try to squish the player, stunning them temporarily. The stone baddies also had a small appearance in the minigame [[Skateboard Scamper]], trying to slow down the player. Thwomps are also obstacles in [[Yoshi's Tropical Island]]. Here, the player has to pay a determined number of coins to pass through the area which the Thwomp is guarding. When another player tries to pass by them, they must pay at least one more coin then the last player payed to pass by; the amount can only go up to fifty before resetting. They usually cover shortcuts that take the player to the star faster in dispute. Thwomp is also part of the celebration of the winner in this game.

In ''[[Mario Party 2]]'', Thwomps return in the same fashion as before. They block paths in boards such as [[Pirate Land]], forcing the players to pay if they want to take the route. In the board [[Space Land]], if a player lands in a [[Green Space|Happening Space]], they trigger a Thwomp event. This Thwomp will drive space cars and chase the player to the other side of the board, as well as any other player found in the way, although they can be chased away by the [[Snifit Patrol]] speed trap. Thwomps also appear in several minigames besides the ones transferred from the first ''Mario Party''. One of those games is [[Day at the Races]], in which Thwomp is one of the selectable CPU-controlled racers. Thwomp has the ability to jump forwards at great speeds, but it stomps the floor when it lands, and there is a few-second interval before it jumps again.

In ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', Thwomps do the same as earlier games and present the same physical appearance. In this game, Thwomp is highly featured in the board [[Creepy Cavern]]. Thwomp either stops players and offer them to ride the mine cart for five [[coin]]s, or he will chase players from one side of the board to the other when they stepped on a [[Green Space|Happening Space]] positioned over the cart's tracks. As usual, Thwomps are featured in minigames. However, in this installment, Thwomps get their own minigame: [[Thwomp Pull]], a 1 vs. 3 minigame in which Thwomps pull the player through the snow and only obey if the players press the correct series of buttons. Thwomps also appear in the puzzle minigame [[Mario's Puzzle Party]] (which later appears in ''[[Mario Party DS]]''). They only occasionally appear, and when they do, they crush the blocks beneath them, making them half the size they once were.

A Thwomp is also a partner in Duel Mode in ''Mario Party 3''. It is nobody's initial partner, but can be obtained in the roulette. Thwomp has 0 attack and 2 HP, but it also has the ability to defeat any partner instantly, though it does nothing against players. Thwomp's salary is four coins per turn. Additionally, when the player obtains two Thwomps as partners, instead of having their attack boosted by one, the Millennium Star instead decreases their salaries by one.

In ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', Thwomps achieve a much bigger and influential role in the game, alongside its cousin [[Whomp]]. In this game, it hosts [[Thwomp's Backroom Ball]], a series of bonus minigames. These minigames are [[Mega Board Mayhem]], [[Mini Board Mad-Dash]], [[Challenge Booksquirm]] and [[Panel Panic]]. The first two challenge the player to get as many coins as possible without the use of minigames. The third one is the [[Booksquirm]] minigame, except it challenges the player to see how many pages they can pass without getting squashed. The fourth one consists of a survival 4-player experience involving [[Dice Block]]s. Thwomp also states that it built the boards from the first two himself, and that it took several months.

[[File:TrickyTires.png|thumb|left|Two Thwomps as an obstacle in "[[Tricky Tires]]" in ''Mario Party 6'']]

In ''[[Mario Party 6]]'', Thwomp becomes even less recurring by losing active roles in game boards or background elements. In minigames, Thwomps still aren't featured much. There is a Thwomp that squishes the player when someone chooses the wrong card in [[Odd Card Out]]. In the minigame [[Tricky Tires]], Thwomps return as the usual obstacle that stops players' cars from advancing. There is also a Thwomp in the minigame [[Sumo of Doom-o]], which stomps the ground and causes part of the platform the players are on to fall off. In [[Cog Jog (Mario Party 6)|Cog Jog]], a Thwomp stomps the floor, but this reverses the rotation of the cogs. In [[Shoot Yer Mouth Off]], saying "Zero" into the microphone triggers three Thwomps to fall in random locations of the area. In [[Speak Up]], Thwomp is one of the "objects" to be counted in the Comparison Quiz. Thwomps are also in the minigame [[Seer Terror]]; when the player pulls a rope, a Thwomp may fall on them. Additionally, Thwomp appears as an [[Orb]] that can be obtained in the game board. Players that pass under the designated Thwomp Orb space are crushed, ending their turn. This is the last game that Thwomps use their ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' design.

[[File:Thwomp_Orb2.JPG|thumb|A [[Thwomp Orb]] in ''[[Mario Party 7]]'']]

Thwomp once again returns in ''[[Mario Party 7]]'', but receives a transitional physical change. Unlike the Thwomps of previous ''Mario Parties'' which had used their appearance from ''Super Mario 64'', the Thwomps of this game now look more like they did in the days of ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' and ''Super Mario World'', although their expression is severely different, in that it looks more mad than the official art, and their prominent spike is gone. They are now again gray and possess most of the characteristics of the old Thwomps. Despite this physical change, Thwomps are not able to return to game boards and have the same roles as ''Mario Party 6''. In the minigame [[Take Me Ohm]], Thwomps activate the Ohms that are shot at players. In [[Number Crunchers]], the solo player needs to use Thwomps in order to squish the other players. In [[Spin Off]], one of the characters to be formed is a Thwomp. Also, the Thwomp Orb returns with the same effect as in ''Mario Party 6''.The Thwomp's design is the same as the ones from Super Mario 64 DS.

[[File: Thwomp_Candy.JPG|left|thumb|A [[Thwomp Candy]] in ''[[Mario Party 8]]'']]

In ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', Thwomp is once again absent from game boards, and it sticks to its look shown in ''Mario Party 7''. They still appear in minigames, though. In [[Balancing Act (minigame)|Balancing Act]], Thwomps appear as obstacles in the course. They also make an appearance in [[Cardiators]] as one of the cards. A Thwomp is also one of the racers in the game [[Moped Mayhem]]. In [[Specter Inspector]], a Thwomp is among the characters that must be found in the room.

There is also an item in this game that is based upon Thwomps, named [[Thwomp Candy]]. Eating a piece causes the player to turn into a stone version of their head, and running into an opponent causes the player to fall on and flatten them, destroying half of their coins.

 

Thwomps, retaining their appearance from ''Super Mario 64'', make an appearance in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''. A unique [[Thwomp (Mario Party Advance)|Thwomp]] appears in [[Shroom City]] at the [[Thwomp House]], where he asks the player for help after being robbed. Generic Thwomps also appear in various minigames: in [[Outta My Way! (minigame)|Outta My Way!]], Thwomps act as obstacles to be shoved forward; in the minigame [[Chain Saw]], the players must saw a chain suspending a Thwomp above the other player, which causes the Thwomp to fall and flatten one of the players; and in the minigame [[Chicken!]], the objective is to stay under the Thwomp as long as possible and flee before the opponent or before the player is crushed.

[[File:MP9 Minigame Thwomp.png|thumb|225px|A row of six Thwomps, in the minigame [[Thwomper Room]], from ''Mario Party 9'']]

Thwomps once again have a minor appearance in ''[[Mario Party 9]]''. They only make one appearance, in the minigame [[Thwomper Room]], which involves the players dodging them as they fall to the ground. They open their eyes as they are about to fall, allowing the player to move out of the way before they do. Their appearance is the same as their look in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''.

 

Thwomps also have their own constellation that can be purchased at the Museum, named "Riled Rock."

[[File:ThwompIslandTour.jpg|thumb|[[Bowser Jr.]] getting squashed by the Thwomp]]

A single Thwomp appears in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'' on the [[Perilous Palace Path]] board. Whenever a player reaches the bridge, they have to guess which button will lower the bridge. If they choose the wrong one, they will get squashed by the Thwomp and will remain in that area until somebody is able to lower the bridge.

[[File:Top100TheGreatDeflate.png|thumb|left|The inflatable Thwomps' revamped design]]

Thwomps appear in ''[[Super Mario Party]]'' as non-playable characters.

===''Mario Golf'' series===

In ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'', Thwomps appear as obstacles in the [[Bowser Badlands]] course, appearing identical to their appearance in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. There are major lava areas around the courses, and they act as obstacles like other enemies, such as [[Bob-omb]]s and [[Boo]]s, do also. They also reappear as obstacles in ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]'', also in their blue incarnations. In ''Advance Tour'', they first appear on Hole 9, blocking the player in the second green area.

Thwomps reappear in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' where they will once again serve as obstacles on the Bowser golf course, this time [[Bowser's Castle (golf course)|Bowser's Castle]]. However, they now appear in their gray, modern form.

===''Mario Hoops 3-on-3''===

In ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'', Thwomps appear on the [[Bowser's Castle (Mario Hoops 3-on-3)|Bowser's Castle]] court. They occasionally appear out of [[? Panel]]s. Thwomps retain their function from other games, slamming the ground and flattening any player underneath them at the time.

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

A single Thwomp appears in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''. It blocks the path to a certain area in [[Frostown]]. To move it, the player has to get [[Princess Peach]] to blow kisses at it. This causes it to raise and allow the heroes to pass by. Thwomps also appear as obstacles in the Dream Ice Hockey event, casting a shadow on the area they are about to fall onto and stunning any player caught beneath them. They can either be normal sized Thwomps, or occasionally massive ones.

====''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''====

Thwomps act as obstacles in [[Dream Rafting]] in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]''. They are the second obstacle to be cleared. They attempt to pound the raft, causing it to float underwater and forcing the team off of it. After passing by the Bob-omb barrage at the beginning of the course, Two Thwomps appear. Later, after passing by a group of Cheep-Cheeps, there is a cavern with several Thwomps along one route; taking the alternate route allows the player to bypass them.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games''====

Thwomps act as obstacles in [[Equestrian Plus]] in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''. If the player gets hit, they will get a ten-second penalty.

In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', two Thwomps appear in the [[Hammerhead Bros.]]'s cave after they move from [[Hoohoo Mountain]] to the [[Beanbean Kingdom]] Outskirts. The [[Gray Rock]]s and [[Black Rock]]s inside their new home can be destroyed as they upgrade [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]]'s [[hammer]]s, revealing a Thwomp in one of two featureless rooms. They explain that they want to play a game, charging Mario and Luigi 200 or 500 [[coin]]s respectively to destroy one of three stones that he summons down. The gray stones that have a chance of containing 200 coins, 300 coins, [[Secret Scroll 1]] (which teaches [[Swing Bros.]]), or for the black stones that require a payment of 500 coins gives the player a chance on getting either 500 coins, 800 coins, [[Secret Scroll 2]] (which teaches [[Cyclone Bros.]]), or nothing. The Thwomps have a similar design as in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' again, except they are gray.

''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'' shows a female Thwomp named [[Mrs. Thwomp]], who strangely looks like a huge boulder instead of an average Thwomp. She, along with her husband, [[Mr. Thwomp]], appears at [[Thwomp Volcano]]. Mr. Thwomp does have the appearance of a Thwomp, but without spikes on the sides and on top of him.

The [[Thwomp Bros.]] inside the volcano challenge the Mario Bros. to minigames. There are many different prizes the player can win from these minigames. An unnamed Thwomp also appears to help the Mario Bros. descend into the depths of the Volcano. After the player defeats [[Bowser]] and [[Baby Bowser]], they are standing on the Thwomp when the volcano erupts again, sending them flying into the air; Baby Bowser remains on the Thwomp when it lands on the Shroob Mothership.

[[Tanoomba]]s can also turn into Thwomps, as their statue form.

====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story''====

In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', several new species of Thwomps are introduced. There are bone-like Thwomps in Bowser's stomach in the [[Pump Works]] and the [[Airway (Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story)|Airway]], called [[Bone Thwomp]]s. Besides that, there are Thwomps with colds called [[Sniffle Thwomp]]s in [[Bowser's Castle]] that act as enemies, as well as Shadow-like Thwomps that appear in the battle against [[Dark Bowser]] and [[Dark Star Core]]. They use the same tactics as in the platforming ''Mario'' games, and can be avoided by having Bowser crouch into his shell. Additionally, special brown-colored Thwomps appear during the game that are thrown by [[Junker]] and Junker X. They are thrown into the air, and attempt to slam down on one of the two brothers that has a garbage can on their heads. Mario and Luigi must jump to avoid being crushed or running into them.

Thwomps reappear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'', in the [[Toad Trail]] [[Arcade (Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam)#Attackathon|Attackathon]], where they serve as obstacles for the [[Mario Bros]] on ground. If rammed into head-on, the player instantly loses the challenge. They also appear during the boss fight against [[Dry Bowser]]. In one of his attacks, he summons Thwomps to crush the bros. before spewing a torrent of flames. If all three Thwomps are countered, they will be burnt by the flames, causing them to take turns jumping on Dry Bowser as they hop off, leaving him vulnerable.

[[File:THWOMPS-MVSDKSERIES.PNG|thumb|90xp|Thwomps in [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)]]]]

In ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'', Thwomps appear in different levels in [[Spooky House]] stages of the game. They have a design very similar to ''[[Super Mario World]]''. When Mario approaches them, they roar and then fall down. Mario dies immediately if he touches them. Thwomps reappear in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'', as well as similar enemies called [[Kongā]]s. They have the same roles as the previous game, being enemies in some levels. They first appear in the third world.

Thwomps reappear in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars]]'' and act the same as in prior installments.<ref>GameXplain. (February 24, 2015). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgQ1RM8Jtlw Mario vs Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars - Overview Trailer (Japanese)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved April 5, 2015.</ref> They are introduced in [[Runaway Warehouse]]. Of note is that if a Thwomp crashes down on a conveyor belt, it will get carried in the designated direction for a short time, before rising back up.

====''Paper Mario''====

While Thwomps themselves do not appear in ''[[Paper Mario]]'', a species of Thwomp called [[Spiny Tromp]]s occasionally appear. They attack Mario by rolling toward him.

====''Super Paper Mario''====

In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', only five Thwomps appear in the entire game. They are all found in Chapter 1-2, located in an underground area below [[Yold Town]]. They only attack by quickly and continuously slamming the ground and rising back up to the ceiling, like in their previous appearances except with a star. Thwomps cannot be defeated, and the only way to avoid them is for [[Mario]] to [[flip]] to 3-D and walk past them. Using Pixl attacks only momentarily stops them; grabbing one as [[Thoreau]] makes it sweat as well, and [[Fleep]] makes them spin in place for a while; they return to their periodic attacking afterward. Like with the previous game, they have a similar appearance to their appearance from ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', having a prominent spike on top surrounded by several other spikes. In this game, Thwomps are shown to have faces on both sides of their bodies.

This game also includes Spiny Tromps from the first game. They appear on [[Mount Lineland]] and [[Underwhere Road]] and, like their species of origin, cannot be defeated, only avoided.

====''Paper Mario: Color Splash''====

[[File:PMCS Thwomp.gif|thumb|150px|A Big Thwomp sprite from ''Paper Mario: Color Splash'']]

Four [[Big Thwomp]]s made out of cardboard appear during ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]''. Like many enemies, Thwomps use their designs from the main series rather than their design from the first three ''Paper Mario'' games.

 

The first one is found in the battle against [[Iggy Koopa]] at [[The Golden Coliseum]], where if the [[Battle Card (Paper Mario: Color Splash)#Bone Thing|Bone Thing card]] is used too early, Iggy summons a Big Thwomp which deals Mario a 999 HP damage.<ref name="Using the Bone Thing Early During the Iggy Battle">[https://youtu.be/KZ9xLcs5Jy0]</ref> The second one crushes the [[Sunset Express]] outside of the [[Kiwano Temple]]. The third one appears in the railway tracks of Sunset Express, and it needs to be awakened with the [[Battle Card (Paper Mario: Color Splash)#Megaphone|Megaphone Thing card]] so the train can continue its way to [[Starlight Cape]]. Finally, the last one appears in the background of Starlight Cape.

 

A few Thwomps appear in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' as obstacles in [[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowser Castle]]. They try to stop any of the players from making home runs. They also appear in the unlockable minigame [[Star Dash]] and try to smash anyone who is beneath them. If a player gets smashed by a Thwomp, they lose some of their coins.

 

Thwomps appear in ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'' at [[The Sand Tomb]]. They only stomp on the brown rocky area. They do not fall on the sand, but the sand slows down the characters' movement considerably. When a Thwomp falls on a character, the character is stunned for a certain amount of time.

Thwomps appear in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]''. They first appear on [[Bowser's Villa 8-1]], where there are several of them that [[Princess Peach|Peach]] must pass by to get to a [[Toad]]. Their method of attack is the same as in past ''Mario'' platformers, where they fall when Peach is nearby. They cannot be destroyed.

There is also a massive Thwomp that takes up the entire background in three rooms. If Peach does not perform the action shown by the statues when the Thwomp opens its eyes, it inhales her, sending her back to the entrance of the room.

===''Yoshi's Cookie''===

A Thwomp appears in the ''Yoshi'' series game, ''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]'' as one of the three final bosses. They make a very minor appearance, as they only appear on Stage 6. The Thwomp is followed by a [[Magikoopa]], and a best-out-of-5 match against [[Bowser]].

 

===''Super Mario Adventures''===

[[File:Sma comic2.jpg|250px|thumb|left|A Thwomp in ''Super Mario Adventures'']]

In ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'', Thwomps first appear in chapter 7 of the comic. They make only a very minor appearance. After Yoshi trips over [[Wendy O. Koopa|Wendy]]'s foot, he rams into Princess Peach, Toad, and [[Friendly Floyd]]. She then pulls a rope, causing several Thwomps to fall on top of them.

Thwomps later appear in chapter 11. Many of Bowser's minions are gathered at Bowser's Castle to witness Bowser's wedding with Princess Peach. Luigi eventually finds a Warp Pipe that he thinks might bring him, Mario and Yoshi inside the wedding area, but it instead warps them to a cavern filled with lava. The group jumps on a rock platform, but a Thwomp is above. The group is able to leap to another platform, before it falls on them.

Thwomp's appearance in ''Super Mario Adventures'' is similar to their appearance in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. They also have the prominent spike, and are a dark blue color.

===''Super Mario-Kun''===

Thwomps appear also in the thirty-fifth volume of ''[[Super Mario-Kun]]'', which is almost exactly based off of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. Almost all the events from the game happen in the comic, such as battling [[Mrs. Thwomp]].

===Cameos and references===

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|Kirby's Thwomp transformations in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' (left) and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' (right).

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A Thwomp in its ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' appearance is one of the types of stones [[Kirby]] can transform into in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' when using the [[Kirby#Stone|Stone]] move. In [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'']], the Thwomp transformation has the same appearance as in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''.

In ''[[WiKirby:Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', an enemy known as [[WiKirby:I3|I3]] appears. I3 acts like (and is most likely based off of) a Thwomp.

Thwomps were originally part of Bowser's moveset in ''[[Skylanders: SuperChargers]]''. However, it was eventually decided that [[Koopa Troopa]]s were a better fit.<ref>Nintendo. (June 17, 2015). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCfveS35PF8 Nintendo Treehouse Live @ E3 2015 Day 1 Skylanders SuperChargers]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved August 14, 2015.</ref>

In the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack in ''[[Minecraft]]'', Slimes are replaced by Thwomps. Slimeballs are replaced by Thwimps.

In ''[[Monopoly Gamer]]'', two Thwomp spaces replace two of the traditional Railroad Spaces on the game board. Landing on the space forces a player to drop two Coins on the space, which may then be picked up by the next player who lands on or passes over the space.

====''The Legend of Zelda'' series====

[[File:ThwompLOZLA.PNG|thumb|left|The different types of Thwomps in ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX'']]

[[zeldawiki:Thwomp|Thwomps]] made cameo appearances in a few ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' games, including ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'', its 1998 remake ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX|Link's Awakening DX]]'', and again in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' and ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Seasons]]''. In these games, Thwomps are enemies found usually in [[zeldawiki:dungeon|dungeons]]. Although they have the Thwomp essence in them, these Thwomps are quite different to the previously seen ones. There are three types of Thwomps in these games. The first one is a [[zeldawiki:Spiked Thwomp|Spiked Thwomp]]. These have small spikes beneath their chins and on the sides, but above they are perfectly plain. Unlike ''Mario'' series Thwomps, these also feature a single eye. They are, additionally, brownish in color, though colored blue in the Oracle games. When Link gets close, it looks at him with an evil grin, similar to the alert pose in ''Super Mario World''. Link can safely walk upon their flat heads, but not defeat them.

The second type of Thwomp is referred to as [[zeldawiki:Mega Thwomp|Mega Thwomp]] in English, but is given a name more similar to that of normal Thwomps in Japanese. It is a large red square. This one has an angry expression and two eyes. It also simply hangs in the air over a pit of spikes and doesn't attempt to crush Link. Link must use the [[zeldawiki:Pegasus Boots|Pegasus Boots]] to ram into it, turning it blue and giving it a shocked expression, as well as knocking it down. Link can then use it as a platform to cross the spikes.

The third type is simply called [[zeldawiki:Thwomp|Thwomp]], although the Japanese versions identify it instead with [[Thwimp]], which it more closely resembles. These act much like the Thwomps of the 2D ''Super Mario'' series games, waiting for Link to approach, then slamming the ground when he gets close. These are cycloptic, like the Spiked Thwomp, but have spikes like ''Mario'' franchise Thwomps. Much like the others, they are square. They appear as blue while hanging in the air, but turn red and angry when attacking. Link can use the Pegasus Boots to run underneath them, or goad them into dropping and passing under them while they rise back up. They are invulnerable.

Finally, there is a Thwomp boss called [[zeldawiki:Head Thwomp|Head Thwomp]], seemingly their king, who is fought as the second boss in ''Oracle of Ages''. It features four faces (an evil grinning blue, a grumpy purple, an angry green, and a surprised red), which it rotates through rapidly. When a bomb is thrown in it open head it will spin furiously and land on the same face as when the bomb landed in it. It will then perform a function specific to that face: the blue one will shoot rotating energy balls that orbit in wider circles until they leave the screen, the purple one will smash into the ground, the green one will spit fireballs across the stage, and the red one will cause damage to itself. Four red faces will cause it be destroyed.

In ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures]]'', Thwomps resembling the Mega Thwomps appear, acting instead like the Spiked Thwomp. However, due to the smooth sides, Link will not take damage from simply touching them.

==''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' Trophies==

===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''===

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|''You can't reason with a Thwomp. If you get close enough to try, it will just drop down to block your path. In fact, you can count on Thwomps to always do exactly that—they've gotten really good at it. A Koopa I know swears they work great as a home-security system...''

|''Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a Thwomp of your own? If anyone tried to break into your house, it would just go "THWOMP!" right on their head. Yep, a Thwomp would make a great home-security system. Unfortunately, they're not available in shops. Sad time.''

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|JapR=Dossun

|JapM=From ''dosun'', crushing sound in Japanese; alternatively romanized as "Dosun"

|SpaE=Roca Picuda<br>Pesado (''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'')

|SpaEM=Spiky Rock<br>Heavy

|SpaA=Don Pisotón<br/>Barón Pisotón (2012 games)

|SpaAM=Mr. Stomp<br/>Baron Stomp

|Fra=Clonk (''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'')

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|FraA=Ka-Bang

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|FraE=Thwomp

|FraEM=-

|Ger=Steinblock (since ''Super Mario 64'')<br/>Wummp (originally)

|GerM=Stone Block<br/>Onomatopoeia for something heavy hitting the ground (used for Whomps since ''Super Mario 64'', but Thwomps have still been sporadically named as such)

|Ita=Twomp<br>Faccia di pietra (''Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'')

|ItaM=Thwomp<br>Stone Face

|PorAM=From ''tombo'' (tumble)

|PorEM=From ''granito'' (granite) and the augmentative suffix ''-ão''

|Kor=쿵쿵

|KorR=Kung-kung

|KorM=Thwomp

|Chi=生氣石頭<br>''Shēngqì Shítou''<br>咚咚<ref>无敌阿尔宙斯 (August 28, 2013). [http://tieba.baidu.com/p/2560204606 神游 超级马力欧世界 敌人官译]. ''Baidu Tieba''. Retrieved February 2, 2017.</ref><br>''Dōngdōng''

|ChiM=Angry stone (''Mario Party 9'')<br><br>Onomatopoeia for thumping

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