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'''Chows''' are a stronger variant of [[K-9]]s that appears in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|its remake]] in [[Land's End]]. They have no weaknesses, although they are the most basic enemies in Land's End. In the original game, Chows claim to have already fought Mario in their Thought Peek quote, which suggests that they may be the same as K-9s Mario fought previously.
'''Chows''' are a stronger variant of [[K-9]]s that appears in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|its remake]] in [[Land's End]]. They have no weaknesses, although they are the most basic enemies in Land's End. In the English [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] version, Chows claim to have already fought [[Mario]] in their [[Thought Peek|thought]], which suggests that they may be the same as K-9s Mario fought previously.


Similar to K-9, Chows can use [[Howl]] to inflict [[Fear]]. However, in place of [[Fangs]], Chows use the more powerful [[Claw]], and can additionally attack with [[Poison (move)|Poison]].
Similar to K-9, Chows can use [[Howl]] to inflict [[Fear]]. However, in place of [[Fangs]], Chows use the more powerful [[Claw]], and can additionally attack with [[Poison (move)|Poison]].
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|type=Thought Peek quote in other languages
|type=Thought in other languages
|Jap=あ! マリオだ! マリオと戦ってんだ。 おれ。
|Jap=あ! マリオだ! マリオと戦ってんだ。 おれ。
|JapM=Ah! It's Mario! I'm fighting Mario. Me.
|JapM=Ah! It's Mario! I'm fighting Mario. Me.
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|Jap=ハイイヌドライ
|Jap=ハイイヌドライ
|JapR=Haiinu Dorai
|JapR=Haiinu Dorai
|JapM=K-9 Dry
|JapM=[[K-9]] Dry; a probable reference to {{wp|Asahi Breweries#Brands|Asahi Super Dry}}
|Chi=高等灰狗狗
|Chi=高等灰狗狗
|ChiR=Gāoděng Huī Gǒugǒu
|ChiR=Gāoděng Huī Gǒugǒu
|ChiM=High K-9
|ChiM=High K-9
|Dut=Gif-Lupo
|Dut=Gif-Lupo
|DutM=From "gif" (poison) and "Lupo" (K-9); referring to it being poisonous  
|DutM=From ''gif'' ("poison") and ''Lupo'' ("K-9"); referring to it being poisonous
|Fre=Crognard
|Fre=Crognard
|FreM=Portmanteau of "croc" (fang) and "grognard" (grumbler)
|FreM=Portmanteau of ''croc'' ("fang") and ''grognard'' ("grumbler")
|Ger=Köterlich
|Ger=Köterlich
|GerM=From "köter" (mutt) and "Hunderlich" (K-9)
|GerM=From ''köter'' ("mutt") and ''Hunderlich'' ("K-9")
|Ita=K-None
|Ita=K-None
|ItaM=Pun on "cagnone" (big dog)
|ItaM=Pun on ''cagnone'' ("big dog")
|Kor=하이도그드라이
|Kor=하이도그드라이
|KorR=Haidogeu Deurai
|KorR=Haidogeu Deurai
|KorM=K-9 Dry; from the Japanese name
|KorM=K-9 Dry; from the Japanese name
|Spa=Mordiscón  
|Spa=Mordiscón  
|SpaM=Pormanteau of "mordisco" (chow) and the augmentative suffix "-ón"
|SpaM=Pormanteau of ''mordisco'' ("chow") and the augmentative suffix ''-ón''
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Latest revision as of 11:51, April 21, 2024

Chow
Battle idle animation of a Chow from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
First appearance Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
Latest appearance Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023)
Variant of K-9

Chows are a stronger variant of K-9s that appears in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and its remake in Land's End. They have no weaknesses, although they are the most basic enemies in Land's End. In the English SNES version, Chows claim to have already fought Mario in their thought, which suggests that they may be the same as K-9s Mario fought previously.

Similar to K-9, Chows can use Howl to inflict Fear. However, in place of Fangs, Chows use the more powerful Claw, and can additionally attack with Poison.

A Chow also appears as a friendly character in Monstro Town, where he will keep track on the greatest number of consecutive Super Jumps performed by Mario. The Chow awards the Attack Scarf and Super Suit if Mario has performed at least 30 and 100 consecutive jumps respectively.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars[edit]

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars enemy
Chow
Battle idle animation of a Chow from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars HP 80 FP 100 Speed 27
Location(s) Land's End, Belome Temple, Bean Valley, The Trial Course Attack 82 Magic attack 8
Role Common Defense 77 Magic defense 28
Bonus Flower Attack Up! (50%) Yoshi Cookie Fright Bomb Morph rate 100%
Evade 0% Magic evade 0% Spells None
Weak None Strong Fear, Sleep Sp. attacks Poison, Howl, Claw
Coins 3 Exp. points 15 Items None
Psychopath "Hey, I fought you already!"

Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)[edit]

Super Mario RPG enemy
Chow
Image of a Chow from the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario RPG HP 80 Weak Elements N/A Drops N/A
Exp. 15 Weak Statuses PoisonMute Rare Drops N/A
Found in Land's End
Monster List profile When becoming a Chow, a Blueish-Tinged Gray K-9's fur changes from blueish-tinged gray, making it stronger than a Blueish-Tinged Gray K-9.
Thought Peek "Oh! It's Mario! I'm fighting Mario! Me!"
Animations
  • Thought in other languages:
    • Japanese:
      あ! マリオだ! マリオと戦ってんだ。 おれ。
      (Translation: Ah! It's Mario! I'm fighting Mario. Me.)

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ハイイヌドライ[?]
Haiinu Dorai
K-9 Dry; a probable reference to Asahi Super Dry
Chinese 高等灰狗狗[?]
Gāoděng Huī Gǒugǒu
High K-9
Dutch Gif-Lupo[?] From gif ("poison") and Lupo ("K-9"); referring to it being poisonous
French Crognard[?] Portmanteau of croc ("fang") and grognard ("grumbler")
German Köterlich[?] From köter ("mutt") and Hunderlich ("K-9")
Italian K-None[?] Pun on cagnone ("big dog")
Korean 하이도그드라이[?]
Haidogeu Deurai
K-9 Dry; from the Japanese name
Spanish Mordiscón[?] Pormanteau of mordisco ("chow") and the augmentative suffix -ón