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'''Piranha Plorps''' are [[Piranha Plant]]s that have a head that resembles a human heart, and a vein as a stalk. They are found inside [[Bowser's body]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', encountered in the [[Energy Hold]]. They spit poison at [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]]. One of its attacks includes fogging the bottom screen and spitting red and green blobs of poison at the top screen. The color of these blobs indicates which Bro. will get hit: red for Mario, and green for Luigi. The attack can be countered by using the [[hammer]]. The Piranha Plorp will also try spitting a purple stream of poison at the bros. The number of lumps that rise up its throat indicates how many passes the jet of goo will make. This attack is avoided by [[jump]]ing. If Mario and Luigi are hit by this attack, there is a high possibility of becoming [[Poison (status effect)|Poisoned]]. The fastest way to defeat one is by using [[Fire Flower]]s, as they are weak to fire.
'''Piranha Plorps''' are [[Piranha Plant]]s that have a head that resembles a human heart, and a vein as a stalk. They are found inside [[Bowser's body]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', encountered in the [[Energy Hold]]. They spit poison at [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]]. One of its attacks includes fogging the bottom screen and spitting red and green blobs of poison at the top screen. The color of these blobs indicates which Bro. will get hit: red for Mario, and green for Luigi. The attack can be countered by using the [[hammer]]. The Piranha Plorp will also try spitting a purple stream of poison at the bros. The number of lumps that rise up its throat indicates how many passes the jet of goo will make. This attack is avoided by [[jump]]ing. If Mario and Luigi are hit by this attack, there is a high possibility of becoming [[Poison (status effect)|Poisoned]]. The fastest way to defeat one is by using [[Fire Flower]]s, as they are weak to fire.


In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Piranha Plorps are mentioned briefly by [[icaruspedia:Viridi|Viridi]] during the [[List of Palutena's Guidance conversations|Palutena Guidance]] for [[Piranha Plant#Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Piranha Plant]].
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Piranha Plorps are mentioned briefly by [[icaruspedia:Viridi|Viridi]] during [[List of Palutena's Guidance conversations|Palutena's Guidance]] dialogue for [[Piranha Plant#Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Piranha Plant]].


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==

Revision as of 00:20, January 30, 2019

Bowser's Inside Story enemy
Piranha Plorp
Piranha Plorp's idle
Location(s) Energy Hold
Battled by Mario and Luigi
Role Common
Level 17
HP 165 (248)
POW 56 (140)
DEF 52 (78)
SPEED 33 (50)
Fire Double
Burn? Half
Dizzy? Half
Stat down? Half
KO? Half
Experience 140
Coins 55 (83)
Item drop Super Mushroom - 10%
Softener Gloves - 10%
Notice
  • The second set of numbers next to the enemy's HP, POW, DEF, SPEED and Coins are stat increases from the Challenge Medal accessory; a 50% increase for HP, DEF, SPEED and Coins earned, and a 150% increase for POW.

Piranha Plorps are Piranha Plants that have a head that resembles a human heart, and a vein as a stalk. They are found inside Bowser's body in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, encountered in the Energy Hold. They spit poison at Mario and Luigi. One of its attacks includes fogging the bottom screen and spitting red and green blobs of poison at the top screen. The color of these blobs indicates which Bro. will get hit: red for Mario, and green for Luigi. The attack can be countered by using the hammer. The Piranha Plorp will also try spitting a purple stream of poison at the bros. The number of lumps that rise up its throat indicates how many passes the jet of goo will make. This attack is avoided by jumping. If Mario and Luigi are hit by this attack, there is a high possibility of becoming Poisoned. The fastest way to defeat one is by using Fire Flowers, as they are weak to fire.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Piranha Plorps are mentioned briefly by Viridi during Palutena's Guidance dialogue for Piranha Plant.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ドックンフラワー[?]
Dokkun Furawā
From the Japanese name for the Piranha Plant, Pakkun Furawā, and 「毒」 doku, meaning venom.
German Giftnebel-Piranha[?] Poison Fog Piranha
Spanish (NOA) Pirañácido[?] Pun of Piraña (Piranha) and ácido (acid).
Spanish (NOE) Toxiraña[?] From Planta Piraña (Piranha Plant Spanish name) and toxina (toxin).