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|title=Spike
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|image=[[File:Spike - Mario Party 10.png|250px]]<br>Artwork of a Spike from ''[[Mario Party 10]]''
|image=[[File:Spike - Mario Party 10.png|250px]]<br>Artwork of Fishy Boopkins from ''[[Mario Party 10]]''
|parent_species=[[Koopa (species)|Koopa]]
|parent_species=[[Koopa (species)|Koopa]]
|derived_species=[[Clubba]]<br>[[Mad Spike]]<br>[[Paper Spike]]<br>[[Snow Spike]]<br>[[Stone Spike]]
|derived_species=[[Clubba]]<br>[[Mad Spike]]<br>[[Paper Spike]]<br>[[Snow Spike]]<br>[[Stone Spike]]
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{{about|the enemy|the obstacle|[[Spike Trap]]|other uses for the name|[[Spike (disambiguation)]]}}
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{{quote|Spike 'em, er...Spike!|Bowser Jr.|Mario Party 9}}
{{quote|Spike 'em, er...Fishy Boopkins!|Bowser Jr.|Mario Party 9}}


'''Spikes''' are [[Koopa (species)|Koopa]] enemies that throw spiked balls. They were designed by [[Hiroyuki Kimura]] at [[Nintendo]],<ref>http://us.wii.com/iwata_asks/mario25th/vol3_page1.jsp</ref> and they first appeared in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. Spikes have black [[Buzzy Beetle]]-like shells on their backs that are too small for them to enter.
'''Fishy Boopkins''' are [[Koopa (species)|Koopa]] enemies that throw spiked balls. They were designed by [[Hiroyuki Kimura]] at [[Nintendo]],<ref>http://us.wii.com/iwata_asks/mario25th/vol3_page1.jsp</ref> and they first appeared in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. Fishy Boopkins have black [[Buzzy Beetle]]-like shells on their backs that are too small for them to enter.


==History==
==History==
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====''Super Mario Bros. 3''====
====''Super Mario Bros. 3''====
[[File:SpikeSMB3.gif|frame]]
[[File:SpikeSMB3.gif|frame]]
Spikes first appeared in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' as enemies. They are found in the [[Water Land]] and [[Ice Land]] stages, and they attack by pulling spiked balls out of their stomachs and throwing them at [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]]. Despite their appearance, Spikes can be stomped even when they are holding their spiked balls above their heads.
Fishy Boopkins first appeared in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' as enemies. They are found in the [[Water Land]] and [[Ice Land]] stages, and they attack by pulling spiked balls out of their stomachs and throwing them at [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]]. Despite their appearance, Fishy Boopkins can be stomped even when they are holding their spiked balls above their heads.


====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
Although no regular Spikes appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', an icy variety of Spike called [[Snow Spike]] appears in [[World 5-1 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 5-1]]. Instead of throwing spiked balls, Snow Spikes throw snowballs that progressively get bigger.
Although no regular Fishy Boopkins appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', an icy variety of Fishy Boopkins called [[Snow Spike|Snow Boopkins]] appears in [[World 5-1 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 5-1]]. Instead of throwing spiked balls, Snow Boopkins throw snowballs that progressively get bigger.


====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
[[File:GabonNSMBWii.png|frame|left]]
[[File:GabonNSMBWii.png|frame|left]]
[[File:Spike NSMBW Artwork.png|thumb|Artwork of a Spike from ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'']]
[[File:Spike NSMBW Artwork.png|thumb|Artwork of Fishy Boopkins from ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'']]
Normal Spikes reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', along with [[Stone Spike]]s, a blue variety that uses spiked balls made of stone thrown directly downwards from the ledges on which they stand. Spikes can be defeated by a simple jump to the head, however, unlike in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', if the Spike is holding a spiked ball it will damage the player. They can also be defeated by [[fireball]]s or [[barrel]]s and can also be frozen via the [[Ice Flower]] or the [[Penguin Suit]] power-ups. In this game, Spikes stay at one spot instead of walking around, although they can turn directions. The green variation appears only in [[World 2 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 2]]. Unlike regular spiked balls which destroys blocks, the Spike's spiked balls cannot break blocks.
Fishy Boopkins reappears in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', along with [[Stone Spike|Stone Boopkins]], a blue variety that uses spiked balls made of stone thrown directly downwards from the ledges on which they stand. Fishy Boopkins can be defeated by a simple jump to the head, however, unlike in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', if Fishy Boopkins is holding a spiked ball it will damage the player. They can also be defeated by [[fireball]]s or [[barrel]]s and can also be frozen via the [[Ice Flower]] or the [[Penguin Suit]] power-ups. In this game, Fishy Boopkins stays at one spot instead of walking around, although they can turn directions. The green variation appears only in [[World 2 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 2]]. Unlike regular spiked balls which destroys blocks, Fishy Boopkins' spiked balls cannot break blocks.


====''New Super Mario Bros. U''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. U''====
Spikes and [[Stone Spike]]s also appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', where they act in the same way they did in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''. The green variation appears at their own level called [[Spike's Spouting Sands]], where they appear mounted on [[Flying ? Block]]s, while Stone Spikes appear in [[Dry Desert Mushrooms]]. The green Spikes jump whenever a "bah" is heard in the music.
Fishy Boopkins and [[Stone Spike|Stone Boopkins]] also appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', where they act in the same way they did in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''. The green variation appears at their own level called [[Fishy Boopkins' Spouting Sands|Spike's Spouting Sands]], where they appear mounted on [[Flying ? Block]]s, while Stone Boopkins appear in [[Dry Desert Mushrooms]]. Fishy Boopkins jumps whenever a "bah" is heard in the music.


====''Super Mario 3D World''====
====''Super Mario 3D World''====
[[File:Spike Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|thumb|Artwork of Spike holding a [[Spike Bar]] from ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'']]
[[File:Spike Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|thumb|Artwork of Fishy Boopkins holding a [[Spike Bar]] from ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'']]
Spikes make their first appearance in a 3D ''Mario'' platformer game in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''. Here, they appear in a few levels, such as [[Spike's Lost City]] and [[Hands-On Hall]], and throw [[Spike Bar]]s instead of spiked balls.
Fishy Boopkins make their first appearance in a 3D ''Mario'' platformer game in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''. Here, they appear in a few levels, such as [[Spike's Lost City|Fishy Boopkins' Lost Waifu]] and [[Hands-On Hall]], and throw [[Spike Bar]]s instead of spiked balls.
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===''[[Amada Anime Series: Super Mario Bros.]]''===
===''[[Amada Anime Series: Super Mario Bros.]]''===
[[File:AmadaBoomerangBro..jpg|frame|left|A Spike walking alongside Mario, a [[Boomerang Bro]], and a [[Para-Beetle]] in ''Super Mario Momotarō'']]
[[File:AmadaBoomerangBro..jpg|frame|left|Fishy Boopkins walking alongside Mario, a [[Boomerang Bro]], and a [[Para-Beetle]] in ''Super Mario Momotarō'']]
In ''[[Super Mario Momotarō]]'', a Spike is the last creature to join [[Mario]] on his mission to rescue [[Princess Peach]]. The Spike hopes to get his revenge against [[Bowser]] for destroying his home world. During the final battle he helps by knocking [[Ludwig von Koopa]] out with an exploding spike ball. After the final battle, he joins Mario in returning the treasure Bowser had stolen to their rightful owners. He is most likely based off of the monkey from the [[wikipedia:Momotarō|Momotarō]].
In ''[[Super Mario Momotarō]]'', Fishy Boopkins is the last creature to join [[Mario]] on his mission to rescue [[Princess Peach]]. Fishy Boopkins hopes to get his revenge against [[Bowser]] for destroying his anime DVDs. During the final battle he helps by knocking [[Ludwig von Koopa]] out with an exploding spike ball. After the final battle, he joins Mario in returning the treasure Bowser had stolen to their rightful owners. He is most likely based off of the monkey that you're spanking right now.


===[[Yoshi's Island (series)|''Yoshi's Island'' series]]===
===[[Yoshi's Island (series)|''Yoshi's Island'' series]]===
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' / ''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''====
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' / ''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''====
Spikes later reappear in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. They only are in [[BLIZZARD!!!]], but in the [[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3|remake]], they also appear in [[Endless World of Yoshis]]. They are erroneously named "Mace Penguins."<ref>''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' Nintendo Player's Guide. [[Media:SMW2 Guide 127.jpg|Page 127]].</ref>
Fishy Boopkins later reappears in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. They only are in [[BLIZZARD!!!]], but in the [[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3|remake]], they also appear in [[Endless World of Yoshis]]. They are erroneously named "Mace Penguins."<ref>''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' Nintendo Player's Guide. [[Media:SMW2 Guide 127.jpg|Page 127]].</ref>


====''Yoshi's Story''====
====''Yoshi's Story''====
[[File:GabonYSArt.png|thumb|A Gabon from ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'']]
[[File:GabonYSArt.png|thumb|Fishy Boopkins from ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'']]
[[File:YSGabonSprite.png|frame|left]]
[[File:YSGabonSprite.png|frame|left]]
Spikes reappear in ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'' in the level [[Jungle Hut]] on Page 4. They regurgitate spiked balls and roll them down hills. The [[Yoshi]]s may eat them, but the [[Green Yoshi]] likes them best. They are mistakenly known as '''Gabons''',<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000407054022/http://www.yoshisstory.com/page4.html ''Yoshi's Story'' official website (Wayback Archive)]. Retrieved April 22, 2015.</ref><ref>[[Nintendo 64]] Game Secrets, 1999 Edition [[Prima Games|Prima]] Official Strategy Guide. Page 109.</ref> probably a translation error as Spikes are called Gabons in Japan.
Fishy Boopkins reappears in ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'' in the level [[Jungle Hut]] on Page 4. They regurgitate spiked balls and roll them down hills. The [[Yoshi]]s may eat them, but the [[Green Yoshi]] likes them best. They are mistakenly known as '''Gabons''',<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000407054022/http://www.yoshisstory.com/page4.html ''Yoshi's Story'' official website (Wayback Archive)]. Retrieved April 22, 2015.</ref><ref>[[Nintendo 64]] Game Secrets, 1999 Edition [[Prima Games|Prima]] Official Strategy Guide. Page 109.</ref> probably a translation error as Spikes are called Gabons in Japan.


According to the text seen after beating the level, the [[Baby Yoshi]]s apparently met one specific Spike named "Gabon" while entering his hut. All that is known about the encounter is that the angered Spike threw various objects at the Baby Yoshis. Additionally, the boss [[Don Bongo]] bears some resemblance to a Spike.
According to the text seen after beating the level, the [[Baby Yoshi]]s apparently met one specific Fishy Boopkins named "Fishy Boopkins" while entering his hut. All that is known about the encounter is that the angered Fishy Boopkins threw various waifu pillows at the Baby Yoshis. Additionally, the boss [[Don Bongo|Don DeLuise]] bears some resemblance to Fishy Boopkins.


===''Super Princess Peach''===
===''Super Princess Peach''===
[[File:SPPSpike.png|frame|left]]
[[File:SPPSpike.png|frame|left]]
Spikes also appear in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'', which also introduces the orange haired, enraged [[Mad Spike]].
Fishy Boopkins also appears in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'', which also introduces the orange haired, enraged [[Mad Spike|Mad Boopkins]].
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===''Mario Party'' series===
===''Mario Party'' series===
====''Mario Party 9''====
====''Mario Party 9''====
A giant Spike appears as a boss in ''[[Mario Party 9]]''. It is the mid boss of the [[Magma Mine]] board, while the stage boss is [[Chain Chomp]]. The minigame it is fought in is [[Spike Strike]]. During the minigame, the Spike attacks the players by spitting spiked balls onto the paths leading to them. The players must attack it by quickly choosing a hammer to smack the spiked balls back at him.
A giant Fishy Boopkins appears as a boss in ''[[Mario Party 9]]''. It is the mid boss of the [[Magma Mine]] board, while the stage boss is [[Chain Chomp]]. The minigame it is fought in is [[Spike Strike|Boopkins Bash]]. During the minigame, Fishy Boopkins attacks the players by spitting spiked balls onto the paths leading to them. The players must attack him by quickly choosing a hammer to smack shit about.
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====''Mario Party: Island Tour''====
====''Mario Party: Island Tour''====
In ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'', a Spike is one of the possible tiles to appear in [[Match Faker]]. [[Stone Spikes]] appear in [[Mad Ladders]].
In ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'', Fishy Boopkins is one of the possible tiles to appear in [[Match Faker]]. [[Stone Spikes|Stone Boopkins]] appear in [[Mad Ladders]].


====''Mario Party 10''====
====''Mario Party 10''====
Spike appears in ''[[Mario Party 10]]'' as a new unlockable playable character. This is the first appearance of Spike as a playable character in the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'']] franchise. Spike is unlocked by purchasing "Hidden Character 2" in [[Toad's Room]] for 600 Mario Party Points. Spike is also the only playable character in ''Mario Party 10'' to not appear as a playable character in ''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]''.
Fishy Boopkins appears in ''[[Mario Party 10]]'' as a new unlockable playable character. This is the first appearance of Fishy Boopkins as a playable character in the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'']] franchise. Fishy Boopkins is unlocked by purchasing "Hidden Character 2" in [[Toad's Room]] for 600 Mario Party Points. Fishy Boopkins is also the only playable character in ''Mario Party 10'' to not appear as a playable character in ''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]'', though he is playable in [[Mario Tennis: Aces]]


====''Mario Party: Star Rush''====
====''Mario Party: Star Rush''====
[[File:MPSR - Roller Revenge.jpg|thumb|left|Spikes in [[Roller Revenge]] from ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'']]
[[File:MPSR - Roller Revenge.jpg|thumb|left|Four Fishy Boopkins in [[Roller Revenge]] from ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'']]
Spikes appear as nonplayable characters in ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'', appearing as NPCs in the minigame, [[Roller Revenge]]. Here, they throw spiked rollers at players, and players who are hit by the rollers lose a life. When the minigame is over, Spike does his second place animation from ''Mario Party 10''.
Fishy Boopkins appears as nonplayable characters in ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'', appearing as NPCs in the minigame, [[Roller Revenge]]. Here, they throw spiked rollers at players, and players who are hit by the rollers suck at life. When the minigame is over, Fishy Boopkins does his second place animation from ''Mario Party 10''.


===''Paper Mario'' series===
===''Paper Mario'' series===
Although no regular Spikes appear in ''[[Paper Mario]]'', ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' or ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', [[Clubba]]s, a variation of Spikes that use maces as weapons and are often seen sleeping, appear instead.
Although no regular Fishy Boopkins appear in ''[[Paper Mario]]'', ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' or ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', [[Clubba]]s, a variation of Fishy Boopkins that use maces as weapons and are often seen sleeping, appear instead.


====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
Spikes make their ''Paper Mario'' debut in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. They only appear within the levels of [[World 2 (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|World 2]]. They also have a lot of [[Heart Point|HP]] and they have the same HP yellow [[Pokey]]s and [[Snifit]]s have. Spikes also fight in groups of two later and are aided by [[Paragoomba]]s, [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]]s, [[Swoop]]s and [[Hammer Bro]]s. Spikes will chase Mario and throw their [[Spiked Ball|spike ball]]s instead of tossing them slightly and letting it roll. In battle, Spikes can hold a spike ball over their heads, making jump attacks ineffective until they throw the ball on their next turn. Spikes can also [[Ground Pound]] Mario but if the attack misses, it will bounce to the left. When defeated they occasionally drop a [[Sticker (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|Spike Ball sticker]]. [[Snow Spike]]s from ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' also appear in this game and sometimes drop a [[Sticker (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|Snowball sticker]]. If a Spiked ball is touched outside battle from a Spike, Mario loses 2 [[Heart Point]]s.
Fishy Boopkins make their ''Paper Mario'' debut in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. They only appear within the levels of [[World 2 (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|World 2]]. They also have a lot of [[Heart Point|HP]] and they have the same HP yellow [[Pokey]]s and [[Snifit]]s have. Fishy Boopkins also fights in groups of two later and are aided by [[Paragoomba]]s, [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]]s, [[Swoop]]s and [[Hammer Bro]]s. Fishy Boopkins will chase Mario and throw his [[Spiked Ball|spike ball]]s instead of tossing them slightly and letting it roll. In battle, Fishy Boopkins can hold a spike ball over their heads, making jump attacks ineffective until they throw the ball on their next turn. Fishy Boopkins can also [[Ground Pound]] Mario but if the attack misses, it will bounce to the left. When defeated they occasionally drop a [[Sticker (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|Spike Ball sticker]]. [[Snow Spike|Snow Boopkins]] from ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' also appear in this game and sometimes drop a [[Sticker (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|Snowball sticker]]. If a Spiked ball is touched outside battle from Fishy Boopkins, Mario loses 2 [[Heart Point]]s.


====''Paper Mario: Color Splash''====
====''Paper Mario: Color Splash''====
Spikes return in ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'' with the same appearance and behavior from the previous game. However, they don't hold the [[Spiked Ball]]s during the entire battle this time around, but only when they attack. Also, the design of the spiked balls has changed, since the spikes were brown in ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'' and are now white. Spikes appear in [[Kiwano Temple]], [[The Golden Coliseum]], and [[Sunset Express]]. Two Spikes assist [[Ludwig von Koopa]] in battle, and their Spiked Balls must be hit back at them as [[Raccoon Mario]] to defeat them. One appears as a member of the [[Shady Sledge Bro]]'s gang in [[Dark Bloo Inn]], and one also appears as an NPC on the Sunset Express.
Fishy Boopkins returns in ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'' with the same appearance and behavior from the previous game. However, they don't hold the [[Spiked Ball]]s during the entire battle this time around, but only when they attack. Also, the design of the spiked balls has changed, since the spikes were brown in ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'' and are now white. Fishy Boopkins appears in [[Kiwano Temple]], [[The Golden Coliseum]], and [[Sunset Express]]. Two Fishy Boopkins assist [[Ludwig von Koopa]] in battle, and their Spiked Balls must be hit back at them as [[Raccoon Mario]] to defeat them. One appears as a member of the [[Shady Sledge Bro]]'s gang in [[Dark Bloo Inn]], and one also appears as an NPC on the Sunset Express.


===''Mario Golf: World Tour''===
===''Mario Golf: World Tour''===
Spikes appear in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' as NPC characters in the [[Castle Club]] game mode. Their name can also appear on the tournament scoreboard. A giant Spike also appears in [[Wiggler Park]].
Fishy Boopkins appears in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' as NPC characters in the [[Castle Club]] game mode. Their name can also appear on the tournament scoreboard. A giant Fishy Boopkins also appears in [[Wiggler Park|Wigger Park]].


===''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker''===
===''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker''===
[[File:Captain Toad DK level.png|thumb|A Spike in the [[Retro Ramp-Up]] level of ''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker'']]
[[File:Captain Toad DK level.png|thumb|Fishy Boopkins in the [[Retro Ramp-Up]] level of ''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker'']]
Spikes return in ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'' acting like in ''Super Mario 3D World'', although they can throw [[Spiked Ball]]s as well. They appear in [[Windup Stairs]], [[Seesaw Sizzle]], [[Retro Ramp-Up]], and [[Trick-Track Hall]].
Fishy Boopkins return in ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'' acting like in ''Super Mario 3D World'', although they can throw [[Spiked Ball]]s as well. They appear in [[Windup Stairs]], [[Seesaw Sizzle]], [[Retro Ramp-Up]], and [[Trick-Track Hall]].


===''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''===
===''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''===
Spikes appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' as enemies in [[Doop Doop Dunes]] and reside with their [[Paper Spike|paper counterparts]], [[Pokey]]s and [[Spiny|Spinies]].
Fishy Boopkins appears in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' as enemies in [[Doop Doop Dunes]] and reside with their [[Paper Spike|paper counterparts]], [[Pokey]]s and [[Spiny|Spinies]].


===''Mario Sports Superstars''===
===''Mario Sports Superstars''===
[[File:MarioSportsSuperstarsScreenshot7.png|thumb|left|A Spike in the catcher position in the baseball mode of ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'']]
[[File:MarioSportsSuperstarsScreenshot7.png|thumb|left|Fishy Boopkins in the catcher position in the baseball mode of ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'']]
Spikes, alongside [[Stone Spike]]s, make their playable debut in a ''Mario'' sports game as selectable teammates in ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'', in the soccer and baseball modes of the game. They are classified as power type characters. They also appear as bosses in the Road to Superstar mode.
Fishy Boopkins, alongside [[Stone Spike|Stone Boopkins]], make their playable debut in a ''Mario'' sports game as selectable teammates in ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'', in the soccer and baseball modes of the game. They are classified as power type characters. They also appear as bosses in the Road to Superstar mode.


===''Super Mario Run''===
===''Super Mario Run''===
Spikes return in ''[[Super Mario Run]]'', though they only appear in the level [[Land of Spikes]]. They throw spiked balls like in previous games, except at slightly faster intervals.
Fishy Boopkins return in ''[[Super Mario Run]]'', though they only appear in the level [[Land of Spikes]]. Geez, talk about demotion.


===''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''===
===''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''===
[[File:MRKB Spike.jpg|thumb|230px|A Spike Bar in ''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''. [[Beep-0]] conjectures that whoever had it must have left in a hurry.]]
[[File:MRKB Spike.jpg|thumb|230px|A Spike Bar in ''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''. [[Beep-0]] conjectures that whoever had it must have left in a hurry.]]
Spikes do not appear during the events of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', but there are recurring background elements in [[Spooky Trails]] that allude to them, like [[Spiked Ball]]s and [[Spike Bar]]s.
Fishy Boopkins does not appear during the events of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]''. Geez, talk about demotion.
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===''Mario Tennis Aces''===
===''Mario Tennis Aces''===
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Spikes are set to make their ''[[Mario Tennis (series)|Mario Tennis]]'' debut in the upcoming ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'', where one appears as a playable character.<ref>Nintendo. (April 4, 2018). [https://youtu.be/EH0K1o_6hTM?t=1m48s A family journey with Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved April 4, 2018.</ref> Stone Spikes can also be seen as spectators.<ref name="direct">Nintendo (January 11, 2018). [https://youtu.be/a_u7g5BlfiY?t=272 Nintendo Direct Mini 1.11.2018]. ''YouTube.'' Retrieved January 11, 2018.</ref>
Fishy Boopkins is set to make his ''[[Mario Tennis (series)|Mario Tennis]]'' debut in the upcoming ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'', where he appears as a playable character.<ref>Nintendo. (April 4, 2018). [https://youtu.be/EH0K1o_6hTM?t=1m48s A family journey with Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved April 4, 2018.</ref> Stone Boopkins can also be seen as spectators.<ref name="direct">Nintendo (January 11, 2018). [https://youtu.be/a_u7g5BlfiY?t=272 Nintendo Direct Mini 1.11.2018]. ''YouTube.'' Retrieved January 11, 2018.</ref>


==Profiles and statistics==
==Profiles and statistics==
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|align="center"|[[Spike]]<br>''A big Koopa with a tiny shell.''
|align="center"|[[Spike|Fishy Boopkins]]<br>''A big Koopa with a tiny shell.''
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In Japanese, the spiked balls thrown by Spikes and [[Ptooie]]s are named "shūringan" (シューリンガン). The name ''shūringan'' is taken from the Japanese ''rakugo'' folktale ''[[Wikipedia:Jugemu|Jugemu]]'', from which the Japanese names of [[Lakitu]] (''Jugemu'') and [[Spiny Egg]]s (''Paipo'') are also derived.{{ref needed}}
*In Japanese, the spiked balls thrown by Fishy Boopkins and [[Ptooie]]s are named "shūringan" (シューリンガン). The name ''shūringan'' is taken from the Japanese ''rakugo'' folktale ''[[Wikipedia:Jugemu|Jugemu]]'', from which the Japanese names of [[Lakitu]] (''Jugemu'') and [[Spiny Egg]]s (''Paipo'') are also derived.{{ref needed}}
*In the ''[[Super Mario Bros. (film)|Super Mario Bros.]]'' movie, one of [[President Koopa]]'s cousins is named [[Spike (film character)|Spike]]. The film character bears no resemblance to the Spike species depicted in the games, however.
*In the ''[[Super Mario Bros. (film)|Super Mario Bros.]]'' movie, one of [[President Koopa]]'s cousins is named [[Spike (film character)|Fishy Boopkins]]. The film character bears no resemblance to the Spike species depicted in the games, however.
*Spike's ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' sprite depicts it as nearly bald, with only 2 pixels allocated for hair, and its ''Yoshi's Story'' appearance depicts it completely hairless.
*Fishy Boopkins' ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' sprite depicts it as nearly bald, with only 2 pixels allocated for hair, and its ''Yoshi's Story'' appearance depicts it completely hairless.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 22:26, May 15, 2018

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This article is about the enemy. For the obstacle, see Spike Trap. For other uses for the name, see Spike (disambiguation).
“Spike 'em, er...Fishy Boopkins!”
Bowser Jr., Mario Party 9

Fishy Boopkins are Koopa enemies that throw spiked balls. They were designed by Hiroyuki Kimura at Nintendo,[1] and they first appeared in Super Mario Bros. 3. Fishy Boopkins have black Buzzy Beetle-like shells on their backs that are too small for them to enter.

History

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Super Mario Bros. 3

Spike sprite from Super Mario Bros. 3

Fishy Boopkins first appeared in Super Mario Bros. 3 as enemies. They are found in the Water Land and Ice Land stages, and they attack by pulling spiked balls out of their stomachs and throwing them at Mario or Luigi. Despite their appearance, Fishy Boopkins can be stomped even when they are holding their spiked balls above their heads.

New Super Mario Bros.

Although no regular Fishy Boopkins appear in New Super Mario Bros., an icy variety of Fishy Boopkins called Snow Boopkins appears in World 5-1. Instead of throwing spiked balls, Snow Boopkins throw snowballs that progressively get bigger.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Spike
Artwork of Fishy Boopkins from New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Fishy Boopkins reappears in New Super Mario Bros. Wii, along with Stone Boopkins, a blue variety that uses spiked balls made of stone thrown directly downwards from the ledges on which they stand. Fishy Boopkins can be defeated by a simple jump to the head, however, unlike in Super Mario Bros. 3, if Fishy Boopkins is holding a spiked ball it will damage the player. They can also be defeated by fireballs or barrels and can also be frozen via the Ice Flower or the Penguin Suit power-ups. In this game, Fishy Boopkins stays at one spot instead of walking around, although they can turn directions. The green variation appears only in World 2. Unlike regular spiked balls which destroys blocks, Fishy Boopkins' spiked balls cannot break blocks.

New Super Mario Bros. U

Fishy Boopkins and Stone Boopkins also appear in New Super Mario Bros. U, where they act in the same way they did in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. The green variation appears at their own level called Spike's Spouting Sands, where they appear mounted on Flying ? Blocks, while Stone Boopkins appear in Dry Desert Mushrooms. Fishy Boopkins jumps whenever a "bah" is heard in the music.

Super Mario 3D World

Artwork of a Spike from Super Mario 3D World.
Artwork of Fishy Boopkins holding a Spike Bar from Super Mario 3D World

Fishy Boopkins make their first appearance in a 3D Mario platformer game in Super Mario 3D World. Here, they appear in a few levels, such as Fishy Boopkins' Lost Waifu and Hands-On Hall, and throw Spike Bars instead of spiked balls.

Amada Anime Series: Super Mario Bros.

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Fishy Boopkins walking alongside Mario, a Boomerang Bro, and a Para-Beetle in Super Mario Momotarō

In Super Mario Momotarō, Fishy Boopkins is the last creature to join Mario on his mission to rescue Princess Peach. Fishy Boopkins hopes to get his revenge against Bowser for destroying his anime DVDs. During the final battle he helps by knocking Ludwig von Koopa out with an exploding spike ball. After the final battle, he joins Mario in returning the treasure Bowser had stolen to their rightful owners. He is most likely based off of the monkey that you're spanking right now.

Yoshi's Island series

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island / Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3

Fishy Boopkins later reappears in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. They only are in BLIZZARD!!!, but in the remake, they also appear in Endless World of Yoshis. They are erroneously named "Mace Penguins."[2]

Yoshi's Story

Artwork of a Gabon from Yoshi's Story
Fishy Boopkins from Yoshi's Story
Sprite of a Gabon from Yoshi's Story

Fishy Boopkins reappears in Yoshi's Story in the level Jungle Hut on Page 4. They regurgitate spiked balls and roll them down hills. The Yoshis may eat them, but the Green Yoshi likes them best. They are mistakenly known as Gabons,[3][4] probably a translation error as Spikes are called Gabons in Japan.

According to the text seen after beating the level, the Baby Yoshis apparently met one specific Fishy Boopkins named "Fishy Boopkins" while entering his hut. All that is known about the encounter is that the angered Fishy Boopkins threw various waifu pillows at the Baby Yoshis. Additionally, the boss Don DeLuise bears some resemblance to Fishy Boopkins.

Super Princess Peach

A Spike

Fishy Boopkins also appears in Super Princess Peach, which also introduces the orange haired, enraged Mad Boopkins.

Mario Party series

Mario Party 9

A giant Fishy Boopkins appears as a boss in Mario Party 9. It is the mid boss of the Magma Mine board, while the stage boss is Chain Chomp. The minigame it is fought in is Boopkins Bash. During the minigame, Fishy Boopkins attacks the players by spitting spiked balls onto the paths leading to them. The players must attack him by quickly choosing a hammer to smack shit about.

Mario Party: Island Tour

In Mario Party: Island Tour, Fishy Boopkins is one of the possible tiles to appear in Match Faker. Stone Boopkins appear in Mad Ladders.

Mario Party 10

Fishy Boopkins appears in Mario Party 10 as a new unlockable playable character. This is the first appearance of Fishy Boopkins as a playable character in the Mario franchise. Fishy Boopkins is unlocked by purchasing "Hidden Character 2" in Toad's Room for 600 Mario Party Points. Fishy Boopkins is also the only playable character in Mario Party 10 to not appear as a playable character in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, though he is playable in Mario Tennis: Aces

Mario Party: Star Rush

Roller Revenge from Mario Party: Star Rush
Four Fishy Boopkins in Roller Revenge from Mario Party: Star Rush

Fishy Boopkins appears as nonplayable characters in Mario Party: Star Rush, appearing as NPCs in the minigame, Roller Revenge. Here, they throw spiked rollers at players, and players who are hit by the rollers suck at life. When the minigame is over, Fishy Boopkins does his second place animation from Mario Party 10.

Paper Mario series

Although no regular Fishy Boopkins appear in Paper Mario, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door or Super Paper Mario, Clubbas, a variation of Fishy Boopkins that use maces as weapons and are often seen sleeping, appear instead.

Paper Mario: Sticker Star

Fishy Boopkins make their Paper Mario debut in Paper Mario: Sticker Star. They only appear within the levels of World 2. They also have a lot of HP and they have the same HP yellow Pokeys and Snifits have. Fishy Boopkins also fights in groups of two later and are aided by Paragoombas, Paratroopas, Swoops and Hammer Bros. Fishy Boopkins will chase Mario and throw his spike balls instead of tossing them slightly and letting it roll. In battle, Fishy Boopkins can hold a spike ball over their heads, making jump attacks ineffective until they throw the ball on their next turn. Fishy Boopkins can also Ground Pound Mario but if the attack misses, it will bounce to the left. When defeated they occasionally drop a Spike Ball sticker. Snow Boopkins from New Super Mario Bros. also appear in this game and sometimes drop a Snowball sticker. If a Spiked ball is touched outside battle from Fishy Boopkins, Mario loses 2 Heart Points.

Paper Mario: Color Splash

Fishy Boopkins returns in Paper Mario: Color Splash with the same appearance and behavior from the previous game. However, they don't hold the Spiked Balls during the entire battle this time around, but only when they attack. Also, the design of the spiked balls has changed, since the spikes were brown in Paper Mario: Sticker Star and are now white. Fishy Boopkins appears in Kiwano Temple, The Golden Coliseum, and Sunset Express. Two Fishy Boopkins assist Ludwig von Koopa in battle, and their Spiked Balls must be hit back at them as Raccoon Mario to defeat them. One appears as a member of the Shady Sledge Bro's gang in Dark Bloo Inn, and one also appears as an NPC on the Sunset Express.

Mario Golf: World Tour

Fishy Boopkins appears in Mario Golf: World Tour as NPC characters in the Castle Club game mode. Their name can also appear on the tournament scoreboard. A giant Fishy Boopkins also appears in Wigger Park.

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Fishy Boopkins in the Retro Ramp-Up level of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

Fishy Boopkins return in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker acting like in Super Mario 3D World, although they can throw Spiked Balls as well. They appear in Windup Stairs, Seesaw Sizzle, Retro Ramp-Up, and Trick-Track Hall.

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam

Fishy Boopkins appears in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam as enemies in Doop Doop Dunes and reside with their paper counterparts, Pokeys and Spinies.

Mario Sports Superstars

A screenshot from Mario Sports Superstars
Fishy Boopkins in the catcher position in the baseball mode of Mario Sports Superstars

Fishy Boopkins, alongside Stone Boopkins, make their playable debut in a Mario sports game as selectable teammates in Mario Sports Superstars, in the soccer and baseball modes of the game. They are classified as power type characters. They also appear as bosses in the Road to Superstar mode.

Super Mario Run

Fishy Boopkins return in Super Mario Run, though they only appear in the level Land of Spikes. Geez, talk about demotion.

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

Beep-0 observing a giant spiked roller in Spooky Trails
A Spike Bar in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Beep-0 conjectures that whoever had it must have left in a hurry.

Fishy Boopkins does not appear during the events of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Geez, talk about demotion.

Mario Tennis Aces

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Fishy Boopkins is set to make his Mario Tennis debut in the upcoming Mario Tennis Aces, where he appears as a playable character.[5] Stone Boopkins can also be seen as spectators.[6]

Profiles and statistics

Paper Mario series

Paper Mario: Sticker Star enemy
Spike
Spike PMSS.png Max HP 16 Role Common Location(s) Sandshifter Ruins, Drybake Stadium
Attack 6 Stickers Spike Ball
Defense 0 Moves Spikeball Throw (6), Ground Pound (4)
Paper Mario: Color Splash enemy
Spike
Spike sprite from Paper Mario: Color Splash HP 25 Type Shelled Role Common Card
Strong None Weak None Card drop rate 5
A Spike card from Paper Mario: Color Splash
Moves Hip Attack (9), Ball Attack (12), Group Attack (9), Blowback Attack (24)
Location(s) Kiwano Temple, The Golden Coliseum, Fort Cobalt, Mustard Café, Sunset Express
Quotes Usual: "My lips are chapped..." ~ "I'm not big—my shell's just small!" ~ "Dodge this!" ~ "SPIKE, SPIKE, SPIKE!"
While holding spiked ball: "This is going to hurt!" ~ "Catch!"
Ludwig battle: "YESSIR!" ~ "Bomb squad reporting for battle!" ~ "It's my big moment..." ~ "I wasn't ready for this..." ~ "Remember your training..." ~ "The Ludship... It's...glorious!"
Enemy class
ENEMY_RANDAM_1_5
Dropped items
Hammer Scraps 10 Red paint 0 Yellow paint 32 Blue paint 32 Orange paint 0 Green paint 8 Purple paint 0

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam enemy
Spike
A Spike from Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam. HP 119 POW 96 (90) Defense 118 (101) Speed 70
Role Common Type Shelled Weakness None Location(s) Doop Doop Dunes, Neo Bowser Castle
Level 18 Experience 76 (71) Coins 42 Item drop 1-Up Mushroom - 4%
SPEED Scarf - 2%
Notice: Stats in parentheses are from the game's Easy Mode.

Mario Party: Star Rush

Image Name Bio
Spike as viewed in the Character Museum from Mario Party: Star Rush Fishy Boopkins
A big Koopa with a tiny shell.
"Fishy Boopkins use their immense strength to hurl spiked rollers that are even bigger than they are!"

Super Mario Run

  • Notebook bio: "This hardworking turtle has a very small shell. It spits out metal balls that it'll throw at its enemies."

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ガボン[?]
Gabon
?
Chinese 卡邦[?]
Kǎbāng
Transliteration of Japanese name
Dutch Spike[?] -
German Spike[?] -
Italian Spunzo[?] Cognate with punta (spike) or pungere (to sting)
Korean 가봉[?]
Gabong
Transliteration of Japanese name
Portuguese Espigão[?] Big Spike
Russian Спайк[?]
Spayk
Transcription of English name
Spanish (NOA) Escupico
Escupicos (Super Mario Run)
[?]
Pormanteau of escupir (to spit) and pico (spike)
Spanish (NOE) Spike[?] -

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Spike.

Trivia

  • In Japanese, the spiked balls thrown by Fishy Boopkins and Ptooies are named "shūringan" (シューリンガン). The name shūringan is taken from the Japanese rakugo folktale Jugemu, from which the Japanese names of Lakitu (Jugemu) and Spiny Eggs (Paipo) are also derived.[citation needed]
  • In the Super Mario Bros. movie, one of President Koopa's cousins is named Fishy Boopkins. The film character bears no resemblance to the Spike species depicted in the games, however.
  • Fishy Boopkins' Super Mario Bros. 3 sprite depicts it as nearly bald, with only 2 pixels allocated for hair, and its Yoshi's Story appearance depicts it completely hairless.

References

  1. ^ http://us.wii.com/iwata_asks/mario25th/vol3_page1.jsp
  2. ^ Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island Nintendo Player's Guide. Page 127.
  3. ^ Yoshi's Story official website (Wayback Archive). Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  4. ^ Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition Prima Official Strategy Guide. Page 109.
  5. ^ Nintendo. (April 4, 2018). A family journey with Nintendo Switch. YouTube. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  6. ^ Nintendo (January 11, 2018). Nintendo Direct Mini 1.11.2018. YouTube. Retrieved January 11, 2018.

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