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'''Prongos''' are enemies that appear in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. These enemies have a large, metallic blue box object with golden spikes sticking out along the sides and the top. The spikes have orange markings surrounding them. The metallic blue box covers the majority of their body, except their green feet and yellow underside. Prongos have small red eyes that peer through a hole in the metal box covering them. | '''Prongos''' are [[enemies]] that appear in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. These enemies have a large, metallic blue box object with golden spikes sticking out along the sides and the top. The spikes have orange markings surrounding them. The metallic blue box covers the majority of their body, except their green feet and yellow underside. Prongos have small red eyes that peer through a hole in the metal box covering them. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Super Mario 3D Land''=== | ===''Super Mario 3D Land''=== | ||
[[File:SM3DLTsunohei.png|200px|thumb|left|Two Prongos about to jump on Mario.]] | [[File:SM3DLTsunohei.png|200px|thumb|left|Two Prongos about to jump on Mario.]] | ||
[[File:Prongo Artwork.png|200px|thumb|A Prongo.]] | [[File:Prongo Artwork.png|200px|thumb|A Prongo.]] | ||
Prongos appear in later levels of normal worlds, but become common enemies in the Special World. When a Prongo spots [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]], it will run after them. If the Prongo gets close enough, it will dive and try to headbump the | Prongos appear in later levels of normal worlds, but become common enemies in the Special World. When a Prongo spots [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]], it will run after them. If the Prongo gets close enough, it will dive and try to headbump the [[player]], similar to [[Headbonk Goomba]]s from ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. If the Prongo misses, it will become stuck in the ground due to its spikes, leaving it open for attack. After a few seconds, the Prongo will free itself from the ground and continue its pursuit on the player. | ||
Prongos cannot be defeated when they are rightside-up, except with the use of a [[Star]]. Tail whips will flip a Prongo over, making it vulnerable to any attack. | Prongos cannot be defeated when they are rightside-up, except with the use of a [[Star]]. Tail whips will flip a Prongo over, making it vulnerable to any attack. | ||
Revision as of 21:50, April 5, 2013
Prongos are enemies that appear in Super Mario 3D Land. These enemies have a large, metallic blue box object with golden spikes sticking out along the sides and the top. The spikes have orange markings surrounding them. The metallic blue box covers the majority of their body, except their green feet and yellow underside. Prongos have small red eyes that peer through a hole in the metal box covering them.
History
Super Mario 3D Land
Prongos appear in later levels of normal worlds, but become common enemies in the Special World. When a Prongo spots Mario or Luigi, it will run after them. If the Prongo gets close enough, it will dive and try to headbump the player, similar to Headbonk Goombas from Super Paper Mario. If the Prongo misses, it will become stuck in the ground due to its spikes, leaving it open for attack. After a few seconds, the Prongo will free itself from the ground and continue its pursuit on the player.
Prongos cannot be defeated when they are rightside-up, except with the use of a Star. Tail whips will flip a Prongo over, making it vulnerable to any attack.
Names in Other Languages
Trivia
- Prongo's name is a pun on the word prong.
