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'''Thorbs''' are spiky pumpkin-like [[List of enemies|enemies]] that appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'', being an introductory enemy to using hammers. Their name is a portmanteau of "thorn" and "orb."


'''Thorbs''' are spiky pumpkin-like [[List of enemies|enemies]] that appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'', being an introductory enemy to using hammers. They appear commonly in [[Mushrise Park]]. In battle, Thorbs compress themselves down and spiral into [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] in a clockwise or counter-clockwise pattern once, who must [[jump]] over it when it gets near them in order to avoid taking damage. They also approach a Bro., and run at them with their spikes pointed at them, much like [[Capnap]]s. The targeted Bro. must [[hammer]] the Thorb when it gets within range to counter-attack and avoid taking damage. The name Thorb comes from their thorny head and their orb-shaped body.
Thorbs appear commonly in [[Mushrise Park]]. In battle, Thorbs compress themselves down and spiral into [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] in a clockwise or counter-clockwise pattern once, who must [[jump]] over it when it gets near them in order to avoid taking damage. They also approach a Bro., and run at them with their spikes pointed at them, much like [[Capnap]]s. The targeted Bro. must [[hammer]] the Thorb when it gets within range to counter-attack and avoid taking damage. The name Thorb comes from their thorny head and their orb-shaped body.


Being spiky, it takes no damage from jump attacks; jumping on it will deal 1 point of damage to Mario or Luigi.
Being spiky, it takes no damage from jump attacks; jumping on it will deal 1 point of damage to Mario or Luigi.
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Two Thorbs are seen harassing a [[Toad (species)|Toad]], which Mario and Luigi must battle. This battle serves as a tutorial for hammer attacks.
Two Thorbs are seen harassing a [[Toad (species)|Toad]], which Mario and Luigi must battle. This battle serves as a tutorial for hammer attacks.


In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'' there is shown to be a blue, levitating creature with spikes on its head that greatly resembles a Thorb.
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'', there is shown to be a blue, levitating creature with spikes on its head, greatly resembling a Thorb.


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

Revision as of 14:23, June 18, 2024

Dream Team enemy
Thorb
Thorb from Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
Location(s) Mushrise Park
Role Common
Position Normal
Level 5
HP 12
Power 36
Defense 46
Speed 28
Weakness None
Experience 16 (19)
Coins 6 (100%)
Item drop Nut (5%)
None (0%)
No Hitter 6
World Real

Thorbs are spiky pumpkin-like enemies that appear in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, being an introductory enemy to using hammers. Their name is a portmanteau of "thorn" and "orb."

Thorbs appear commonly in Mushrise Park. In battle, Thorbs compress themselves down and spiral into Mario and Luigi in a clockwise or counter-clockwise pattern once, who must jump over it when it gets near them in order to avoid taking damage. They also approach a Bro., and run at them with their spikes pointed at them, much like Capnaps. The targeted Bro. must hammer the Thorb when it gets within range to counter-attack and avoid taking damage. The name Thorb comes from their thorny head and their orb-shaped body.

Being spiky, it takes no damage from jump attacks; jumping on it will deal 1 point of damage to Mario or Luigi.

Two Thorbs are seen harassing a Toad, which Mario and Luigi must battle. This battle serves as a tutorial for hammer attacks.

In Mario & Luigi: Brothership, there is shown to be a blue, levitating creature with spikes on its head, greatly resembling a Thorb.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese トゲキューコン[?]
Toge Kyūkon
Thorn Bulb
French (NOA) Boulépine[?] Contraction of "Boule d'Épine" (Thorn Ball)
French (NOE) Boulapik[?] A pun and an abbreviation of "boule à piques" (spiked ball)
German Stachzel[?] From "stachel" (spike)
Italian Radikorn[?] From "radice" (root) and "corno" (horn)
Portuguese Espinhola[?] From "espinho" (thorn) and "bola" (ball)
Russian Круглошип[?]
Krugloship
From "круглый" (kruglyj, round) and "шип" (ship, spike)
Spanish (NOA) Bolina[?] Feminine diminutive form of "bolita" (small ball)
Spanish (NOE) Espibola[?] From "espina" (thorn) and "bola" (ball)