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'''Batadons'''<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|date=1989|publisher=Nintendo of America|title=''Super Mario Land'' instruction booklet|page=14}}</ref><ref>{{cite|language=en-us|date=1991|publisher=Nintendo of America|title=Nintendo ''Game Boy'' Player's Guide|page=5}}</ref> are hopping stone head enemies found in the game ''[[Super Mario Land]]''. To defeat this enemy, [[Mario]] either has to [[jump]] on top of it, or shoot three [[Superball Mario|Superball]]s at it. It acts much like a [[Fighter Fly|Fly]] or [[Kumo]], except it bounces higher, moves slower, and does not pause on the ground. Defeating a Batadon awards them with 800 points. Batadons can also pound through some platforms. They only appear in [[World 3-1 (Super Mario Land)|Worlds 3-1]] and [[World 3-3 (Super Mario Land)|3-3]]. Batadons closely resemble {{wp|moai}} heads, similarly to [[Tokotoko]]s, other rock-based creatures found in the [[Easton Kingdom]]; however, Batadons are the only ones with wings.
'''Batadon'''<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|date=1989|publisher=Nintendo of America|title=''Super Mario Land'' instruction booklet|page=14}}</ref><ref>{{cite|language=en-us|date=1991|publisher=Nintendo of America|title=Nintendo ''Game Boy'' Player's Guide|page=5}}</ref> are hopping winged enemies from the [[Easton Kingdom]]. They are first found in ''[[Super Mario Land]]''. Batadon closely resemble {{wp|moai}} heads, similarly to [[Tokotoko]].


In the [[Super Mario Land (manga)|''Super Mario Land'' manga]], a Batadon is the first enemy encountered in Easton Kingdom, getting angry at Mario for ruining one of the statues and calling the Tokotoko and other Batadons for backup. However, the moai are easily tricked by Mario yelling "{{wp|Statues (game)|Red light!}}", making them stop in place. Only when Mario leaves do they realize that they were tricked and chase after him. After losing Mario due to him being in a disguise, they finally find him and jump towards him, failing to notice he was entangled in a web with lethal [[Suu]] venom about to be poured on him. Getting entangled in the web, the maoi free Mario with their jolts, and are hit by the venom in his place, melting down.
==History==
===''Super Mario Land''===
In ''Super Mario Land'', [[Mario]] can defeat a Batadon by either [[jump]]ing on it or by shooting three [[Superball Mario|Superball]]s at it. It acts much like a [[Fighter Fly|Fly]] or [[Kumo]], except it bounces higher, moves slower, and does not pause on the ground. Defeating a Batadon awards 800 points. Batadon can also pound through some platforms. They only appear in [[World 3-1 (Super Mario Land)|Worlds 3-1]] and [[World 3-3 (Super Mario Land)|3-3]].
 
===''Super Mario Land'' (manga)===
In the [[Super Mario Land (manga)|''Super Mario Land'' manga]], a Batadon is the first enemy encountered in Easton Kingdom, getting angry at Mario for ruining one of the statues and calling the Tokotoko and other Batadon for backup. However, the moai are easily tricked by Mario yelling "{{wp|Statues (game)|Red light!}}", making them stop in place. Only when Mario leaves do they realize that they were tricked and chase after him. After losing Mario due to him being in a disguise, they finally find him and jump towards him, failing to notice he was entangled in a web with lethal [[Suu]] venom about to be poured on him. Getting entangled in the web, the maoi free Mario with their jolts, and are hit by the venom in his place, melting down.
 
===''Super Mario-kun''===
In ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'', some Batadon appear in [[Super Mario-kun Volume 3|volume 3]] alongside the Tokotoko and their boss [[Hiyoihoi]]. Apart from helping their leader and forming a giant rock with the moai, they do nothing relevant.
 
===''Mario Kart World''===
[[File:MKWorld Batadon.png|thumb|A Batadon in ''Mario Kart World'']]
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Batadon appear in ''[[Mario Kart World]]'' alongside Tokotoko,<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=April 3, 2025|url=youtube.com/watch?v=MkNm2wmpyto|title=Nintendo Treehouse: Live &#x7c; Nintendo Switch 2 Day 1|timestamp=1:35:55|publisher-=YouTube|accessdate=April 3, 2025}}</ref> marking their first appearance in a game since their debut, as well as the first time that ''Super Mario Land'' enemies have directly appeared in a later game. They are redesigned to more closely resemble Tokotoko, having their more bottom-heavy shape.


In ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'', some Batadons appear in [[Super Mario-kun Volume 3|volume 3]] alongside the Tokotoko and their boss [[Hiyoihoi]]. Apart from helping their leader and forming a giant rock with the moai, they do nothing relevant.
A sponsor named "Batadon Aero Parts" depicts a Batadon on its logo. Additionally, Batadon carvings appear above the [[Finish line (object)|finish line]] in [[DS Desert Hills|Desert Hills]], flanking an [[Angry Sun]] carving.<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=April 2, 2025|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pE23YTYEZM|title=Mario Kart World – Nintendo Direct <nowiki>|</nowiki> Nintendo Switch 2|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 2, 2025}}</ref> A Batadon appears alongside a Tokotoko in the icon for the [[intermission]] between [[Whistlestop Summit]] and [[DS Desert Hills|Desert Hills]] in the [[Cherry Rally]].


==Profiles==
==Profiles==
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Batadon
Artwork of Batadon from Super Mario Land.
Artwork from Super Mario Land
First appearance Super Mario Land (1989)
Latest appearance Super Mario-kun Special Selection (2023)
Relatives
Comparable

Batadon[1][2] are hopping winged enemies from the Easton Kingdom. They are first found in Super Mario Land. Batadon closely resemble moai heads, similarly to Tokotoko.

History[edit]

Super Mario Land[edit]

In Super Mario Land, Mario can defeat a Batadon by either jumping on it or by shooting three Superballs at it. It acts much like a Fly or Kumo, except it bounces higher, moves slower, and does not pause on the ground. Defeating a Batadon awards 800 points. Batadon can also pound through some platforms. They only appear in Worlds 3-1 and 3-3.

Super Mario Land (manga)[edit]

In the Super Mario Land manga, a Batadon is the first enemy encountered in Easton Kingdom, getting angry at Mario for ruining one of the statues and calling the Tokotoko and other Batadon for backup. However, the moai are easily tricked by Mario yelling "Red light!", making them stop in place. Only when Mario leaves do they realize that they were tricked and chase after him. After losing Mario due to him being in a disguise, they finally find him and jump towards him, failing to notice he was entangled in a web with lethal Suu venom about to be poured on him. Getting entangled in the web, the maoi free Mario with their jolts, and are hit by the venom in his place, melting down.

Super Mario-kun[edit]

In Super Mario-kun, some Batadon appear in volume 3 alongside the Tokotoko and their boss Hiyoihoi. Apart from helping their leader and forming a giant rock with the moai, they do nothing relevant.

Mario Kart World[edit]

Batadon in Mario Kart World
A Batadon in Mario Kart World

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Batadon appear in Mario Kart World alongside Tokotoko,[3] marking their first appearance in a game since their debut, as well as the first time that Super Mario Land enemies have directly appeared in a later game. They are redesigned to more closely resemble Tokotoko, having their more bottom-heavy shape.

A sponsor named "Batadon Aero Parts" depicts a Batadon on its logo. Additionally, Batadon carvings appear above the finish line in Desert Hills, flanking an Angry Sun carving.[4] A Batadon appears alongside a Tokotoko in the icon for the intermission between Whistlestop Summit and Desert Hills in the Cherry Rally.

Profiles[edit]

Super Mario Land[edit]

  • Instruction booklet: A winged stone statue. It tries to crush Mario as it flies.
  • Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console manual: This winged stone statue tries to crush Mario as it flies.

Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten[edit]

パタドン (JP) / Batadon (EN)
A Batadon from Super Mario Land.
Original text (Japanese) Translation
種族しゅぞく 岩石族 Tribe Rock clan
性格せいかく がんこ者 Disposition Stubborn person
登場とうじょうゲーム ランド1 Game appearances Land 1
翼の生えたモアイ像

モアイ像のような石像に翼が生えたもの。ピョンピョンと大きくはねながら、マリオを押しつぶそうとする。動きは速くないが、上空からくるので、狭い場所では難敵といえる。[5]

Winged moai statue

A moai-like stone statue with wings. They leap and flap wildly as they try to crush Mario. They do not move fast, but since they come from above, they can be a difficult enemy in tight spaces.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese パタドン[6]
Patadon
Portmanteau of「パタパタ」(patapata, "Koopa Paratroopa" and an onomatopoeia for flapping) and「ドン」(don, onomatopoeia for crushing)
Dutch Batadon[7] -
French Batadon[8] -
German Batadon[9] -
Italian Batadon[10][11][12] -
Spanish Batadon[?] -

References[edit]

  1. ^ 1989. Super Mario Land instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 14.
  2. ^ 1991. Nintendo Game Boy Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 5.
  3. ^ Nintendo of America (April 3, 2025). Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 Day 1 (1:35:55). Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  4. ^ Nintendo of America (April 2, 2025). Mario Kart World – Nintendo Direct | Nintendo Switch 2. YouTube. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  5. ^ 1994. 「パーフェクト版 マリオキャラクター大事典」 (Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten). Shogakukan. Page 155.
  6. ^ 1989. Super Mario Land instruction booklet. Nintendo (Japanese). Page 15.
  7. ^ Club Nintendo (Netherlands) Classic. Page 8.
  8. ^ Super Mario Land French instruction booklet. Page 14.
  9. ^ Nintendo of Europe (1990). Super Mario Land Spielanleitung. Großostheim: Nintendo of Europe (German). Page 14.
  10. ^ Super Mario Land Italian manual. Page 14.
  11. ^ Super Mario Land (3DS - Virtual Console) Italian e-manual. Page 14.
  12. ^ November 15, 2018. Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia. Magazzini Salani (Italian). ISBN 889367436X. Page 47.