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An '''Artichoker''' is an {{wp|artichoke}}-like monster that resembles an ordinary shrub, appearing in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. However, it has tiny legs instead of roots, allowing it to move. The plant creature also has a head (that resembles a fish) that remains hidden behind its protective leaves. Both the legs and the head are revealed when an Artichoker attacks. Artichokers can be found in [[Booster Pass]], where most of the time they remain stationary, appearing to be normal shrubs.
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An '''Artichoker''' is an {{wp|artichoke}}-like monster that resembles an ordinary shrub, appearing in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. However, it has tiny legs instead of roots, allowing it to move. The plant creature also has a fish-like head that remains hidden behind its leaves. Both the legs and the head are revealed when an Artichoker attacks. Artichokers can be found in [[Booster Pass]], where most of the time they remain stationary, appearing to be normal shrubs.


In battle, the Artichoker's leaves form a barrier that protect its head, giving the Artichoker high physical defense. Also, an Artichoker has two primary attacks when engaged in combat. The first is causing damage by scuttling around on its feet. An Artichoker can also shoot bubbles that cause damage on contact. Additionally, the Artichoker can use the lightning attack [[Static E!]], and spray chemicals to [[Poison (status effect)|poison]] Mario and his party. If an Artichoker is hit with a special attack, it will use Recover to heal itself or other enemies on the battlefield.
Also, an Artichoker has two primary attacks when engaged in combat. The first is causing damage by scuttling around on its feet. It can also shoot bubbles that cause damage on contact. Additionally, Artichokers can use the lightning attack [[Static E!]] or poison party members with [[Stench]]. If an Artichoker is hit with a special attack, it will use Recover to heal itself or other enemies on the battlefield.


Artichokers are relatives of the [[Kriffid]]s. Another plant-based monster, the [[Carroboscis]], also resides in Booster Pass but is not related to the Artichoker.
Another plant-based monster, the [[Carroboscis]], also resides in Booster Pass but is not related to the Artichoker.
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==Profiles and statistics==
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==

Revision as of 16:54, November 5, 2023

Artichoker
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars promotional artwork: An Artichoker
First appearance Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
Variants

An Artichoker is an artichoke-like monster that resembles an ordinary shrub, appearing in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. However, it has tiny legs instead of roots, allowing it to move. The plant creature also has a fish-like head that remains hidden behind its leaves. Both the legs and the head are revealed when an Artichoker attacks. Artichokers can be found in Booster Pass, where most of the time they remain stationary, appearing to be normal shrubs.

Also, an Artichoker has two primary attacks when engaged in combat. The first is causing damage by scuttling around on its feet. It can also shoot bubbles that cause damage on contact. Additionally, Artichokers can use the lightning attack Static E! or poison party members with Stench. If an Artichoker is hit with a special attack, it will use Recover to heal itself or other enemies on the battlefield.

Another plant-based monster, the Carroboscis, also resides in Booster Pass but is not related to the Artichoker.

Profiles and statistics

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars enemy
Artichoker
Artichoker's sprite from SMRPG. HP 200 FP 100 Speed 7
Location(s) Booster Pass Attack 50 Magic attack 27
Role Common Defense 54 Magic defense 24
Bonus Flower Defense Up! (40%) Yoshi Cookie Mid Mushroom Morph rate 100%
Evade 0% Magic evade 20% Spells Static E!, Recover (CS)
Weak Jump, Fire Strong Thunder Sp. attacks Stench, "Bubble Shot"
Coins 10 Exp. points 12 Items Fright Bomb (25%)
Psychopath "Relax a little, okay?"

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes