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:''Not to be confused with [[King Kaliente]] from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]].
{{distinguish|King Kaliente}}
[[Image:KingCalamari.gif|thumb|'''King Calamari''' getting ready to attack.]]
{{character infobox
{{quote|Good job...I'll let you through...If you can get past ME, first, that is.|King Calamari|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}
|image=[[File:SMRPG remake King Calamari.jpg|250px]]<br>King Calamari in ''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)
|species=[[Blooper]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]])
}}
{{quote|Good job... I'll let you through... If you can get past me first, that is.|King Calamari|Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)}}
'''King Calamari''' is a giant [[Blooper]], and a minor boss encountered in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. It sank [[Johnny]]'s [[Sunken Ship|ship]] (as chronicled in various logs found throughout the vessel) and was locked in the treasure cellar. [[Mario]] has to work out a six-letter word before he can enter the treasure cellar using clues provided in various rooms of the ship. After Mario learns the word, King Calamari allows him in the treasure cellar to battle.


'''King Calamari''' is a giant [[Blooper]] in the [[Sea]] of ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. It sank [[Jonathan Jones|Johnny Jones]]' [[Sunken Ship|ship]] and was locked in the treasure room. [[Mario]] had to work out a six letter word before he can enter the treasure room. This word is '''Pearls''', and after Mario works it out, King Calamari allows Mario in the treasure room, where he is battled as a boss. Unlike normal squids, King Calamari has eight tentacles rather than ten. There are various logs throughout the ship referring to the squid and the calamity it caused. In battle, King Calamari can use [[Ink Blast]] and [[Sandstorm]]. His tentacles would also aid him with two tentacles attacking at a time.
After defeating King Calamari, Mario and his allies gain access to the lower section of the Sunken Ship.
==Battle==
When the battle starts, the player encounters three tentacles in each of the first two sequences; the tentacles attack by either slamming a party member or throwing one high into the air. The latter attack does not reduce a party member's HP, but it induces the [[Fear]] status effect regardless of immunity. The last sequence is fought against King Calamari's main body and two other tentacles.  Even if King Calamari is defeated, the remaining tentacles need to be destroyed to finish the battle.


In ''Super Mario RPG''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s sequel ''[[Paper Mario]]'' three more [[Super Blooper|giant bloopers]] are fought, and [[Blooper|again]] in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. The biggest Blooper is fought in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', though he is much easier to defeat (with Bowser roasting his red tentacle three times). King Calamari resembles [[Gooper Blooper]], the giant blooper that debuted in Mario Sunshine.
In battle, King Calamari can use [[Ink Blast]], [[Sand Storm]] and [[Venom Drool]].


==Names in Other Languages==
==Statistics==
{{Foreignname|
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
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{{:Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars bestiary|transcludesection=Tentacles (Left)|image=[[File:SMRPG Tentacles L idle.gif]]|align=horizontal}}
{{:Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars bestiary|transcludesection=Tentacles (Right)|image=[[File:SMRPG Tentacles R idle.gif]]|align=horizontal}}
 
====Japanese thoughts====
;King Calamari
*この船はワシのもんじゃき、さっさとかえらんかい!<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20150508022554/www.a-suma.com/old/guide/smRPG/enemylist1.htm</ref> (''This ship belongs to me, so get out of here!'')
;Tentacles (Left)
*火で、あぶらないでね。(''Don't burn it with fire.'')
;Tentacles (Right)
*もしかして、おれを食べる気じゃ!?(''Are you trying to EAT me!?'')
 
===''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)===
{{:Monster List|transcludesection=Tentacle L}}
{{:Monster List|transcludesection=Tentacle R}}
{{:Monster List|transcludesection=King Calamari}}
 
==Gallery==
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
<gallery>
KingCalamari.gif|Artwork
King Calamari.png|Idle sprite
Left Tentacle Sprite - Super Mario RPG.png|Idle sprite, Tentacles (Left)
Right Tentacle Sprite - Super Mario RPG.png|Idle sprite, Tentacles (Right)
</gallery>
 
===''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)===
<gallery>
SMRPG NS Left Tentacle.png|Tentacle (Left)
SMRPG NS Right Tentacle.png|Tentacle (Right)
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
===King Calamari===
{{foreign names
|Jap=タコつぼゲッソー
|Jap=タコつぼゲッソー
|JapR=Takotsubo Gessō<ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/smrpg_j-e.shtml#bad The Mushroom Kingdom gives the English and Japanese names of characters and enemies] retrieved 2008-6-10</ref>
|JapR=Takotsubo Gessō
|JapM=Octopus Trap Blooper
|JapM={{wp|Fish trap#Types and methods|Octopus Pot}} Blooper
|ChiS=章鱼壶鱿鱿
|ChiSR=Zhāngyúhú Yóuyóu
|ChiSM=Octopus Pot Blooper
|ChiT=章魚壺魷魷
|ChiTR=Zhāngyúhú Yóuyóu
|ChiTM=Octopus Pot Blooper
|Dut=Koning Calamari
|DutM=King Calamari
|FreA=Roi Calmar
|FreAM=King Squid
|FreE=Roi Calamar
|FreEM=King Squid
|Ger=König Kalmar
|GerM=King Squid
|Ita=Re Calamaro
|ItaM=King Squid
|Kor=문어단지징오징오
|KorR=Muneo Danji Jing'ojing'o
|KorM=Octopus Pot Blooper
|Spa=Rey Calamari
|SpaM=King Calamari
}}
 
===Tentacles===
{{foreign names
|Jap=イカのあし
|JapR=Ika no Ashi
|JapM=Squid Leg
|ChiS=魷鱼脚
|ChiSR=Yóuyújiǎo
|ChiSM=Squid Leg
|ChiT=魷魚腳
|ChiTR=Yóuyújiǎo
|ChiTM=Squid Leg
|Dut=Tentakel<br>Tentakel (links)<br>Tentakel (rechts)
|DutM=Tentacle<br>Tentacle (left)<br>Tentacle (right)
|Fre=Tentacule
|FreM=Tentacle
|Ger=Tentakel
|GerM=Tentacle
|Ita=Tentacolo (in-battle)<br>Tentacolo destro<br>Tentacolo sinistro
|ItaM=Tentacle<br>Right tentacle<br>Left tentacle
|Kor=오징어다리
|KorR=Ojing'eo Dari
|KorM=Squid Leg
|Spa=Tentáculo<br>Tentáculo (derecho)<br>Tentáculo (izquierdo)
|SpaM=Tentacle<br>Tentacle (right)<br>Tentacle (left)
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*King Calamari's name is derived from "calamari", a term for edible, fried squids. "Calamari" (from which the food calamari's name is derived) is also the word for "squid" in Greek and Italian, in Spanish the word for "squid" is very similar, its "calamar", making it an indirect namesake; however, King Calamari was most likely named after the food term.
*In the remake, the HP values for King Calamari's tentacles have been switched.
*King Calamari's eight tentacles and jar-like home may mean he is an octopus, rather than a squid.
*In the remake, the skull patterns on King Calamari's pot have been replaced with gems.


==References==
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Latest revision as of 12:44, July 20, 2024

Not to be confused with King Kaliente.
King Calamari
King Calamari in Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)
King Calamari in Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)
Species Blooper
First appearance Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
Latest appearance Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023)
“Good job... I'll let you through... If you can get past me first, that is.”
King Calamari, Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)

King Calamari is a giant Blooper, and a minor boss encountered in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. It sank Johnny's ship (as chronicled in various logs found throughout the vessel) and was locked in the treasure cellar. Mario has to work out a six-letter word before he can enter the treasure cellar using clues provided in various rooms of the ship. After Mario learns the word, King Calamari allows him in the treasure cellar to battle.

After defeating King Calamari, Mario and his allies gain access to the lower section of the Sunken Ship.

Battle[edit]

When the battle starts, the player encounters three tentacles in each of the first two sequences; the tentacles attack by either slamming a party member or throwing one high into the air. The latter attack does not reduce a party member's HP, but it induces the Fear status effect regardless of immunity. The last sequence is fought against King Calamari's main body and two other tentacles. Even if King Calamari is defeated, the remaining tentacles need to be destroyed to finish the battle.

In battle, King Calamari can use Ink Blast, Sand Storm and Venom Drool.

Statistics[edit]

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

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars enemy
King Calamari
Battle idle animation of King Calamari from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars HP 800 FP 100 Speed 8
Location(s) Sunken Ship Attack 100 Magic attack 30
Role Boss Defense 80 Magic defense 40
Bonus Flower None Yoshi Cookie None Morph rate 0%
Evade 0% Magic evade 0% Spells Sand Storm, Drain Beam
Weak Fire Strong Fear, Poison, Sleep, Mute, Critical Sp. attacks Ink Blast, Venom Drool
Coins 100 Exp. points 100 Items None
Psychopath "The ship's MINE! SCRAM!"
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars enemy
Tentacles (Left)
Battle idle animation of one of King Calamari's left arms from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars HP 260 FP 100 Speed 21
Location(s) Sunken Ship Attack 82 Magic attack 35
Role Support Defense 50 Magic defense 40
Bonus Flower None Yoshi Cookie None Morph rate 0%
Evade 0% Magic evade 0% Spells None
Weak Fire Strong Sleep, Mute Sp. attacks None
Coins 0 Exp. points 0 Items None
Psychopath "Keep me in cool!"
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars enemy
Tentacles (Right)
Battle idle animation of one of King Calamari's right arms from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars HP 200 FP 100 Speed 21
Location(s) Sunken Ship Attack 87 Magic attack 35
Role Support Defense 70 Magic defense 23
Bonus Flower None Yoshi Cookie None Morph rate 0%
Evade 0% Magic evade 0% Spells None
Weak Fire Strong Sleep, Mute, Critical Sp. attacks None
Coins 0 Exp. points 0 Items None
Psychopath "You wouldn't...EAT me?!"

Japanese thoughts[edit]

King Calamari
  • この船はワシのもんじゃき、さっさとかえらんかい![1] (This ship belongs to me, so get out of here!)
Tentacles (Left)
  • 火で、あぶらないでね。(Don't burn it with fire.)
Tentacles (Right)
  • もしかして、おれを食べる気じゃ!?(Are you trying to EAT me!?)

Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)[edit]

Super Mario RPG enemy
Tentacle (Left)
Image of one of King Calamari's left tentacles from the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario RPG HP 200 Weak Elements Fire Drops N/A
Exp. 0 Weak Statuses FearPoison Rare Drops N/A
Found in Sunken Ship
Monster List profile Though they all look identical, some are considered "left" or "right" tentacles based on the direction they grow. These have a firm springiness when chewed.
Thought Peek "No fire, please. I don't want to be fried."
Animations
Super Mario RPG enemy
Tentacle (Right)
Image of one of King Calamari's right tentacles from the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario RPG HP 260 Weak Elements Fire Drops N/A
Exp. 0 Weak Statuses FearPoison Rare Drops N/A
Found in Sunken Ship
Monster List profile Though they all look identical, some are considered "left" or "right" tentacles based on the direction they grow. These are softer and easier to chew on.
Thought Peek "You're not going to...eat me, are you?"
Animations
Super Mario RPG enemy
King Calamari
King Calamari in Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) HP 800 Weak Elements Fire Drops N/A
Exp. 100 Weak Statuses N/A Rare Drops N/A
Found in Sunken Ship
Monster List profile He loves squeezing his limber body into ink-redibly tight spaces. You could say he's gotten into getting into things.
Thought Peek "This ship's mine! Scram!"
Animations

Gallery[edit]

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

Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

King Calamari[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese タコつぼゲッソー[?]
Takotsubo Gessō
Octopus Pot Blooper
Chinese (simplified) 章鱼壶鱿鱿[?]
Zhāngyúhú Yóuyóu
Octopus Pot Blooper
Chinese (traditional) 章魚壺魷魷[?]
Zhāngyúhú Yóuyóu
Octopus Pot Blooper
Dutch Koning Calamari[?] King Calamari
French (NOA) Roi Calmar[?] King Squid
French (NOE) Roi Calamar[?] King Squid
German König Kalmar[?] King Squid
Italian Re Calamaro[?] King Squid
Korean 문어단지징오징오[?]
Muneo Danji Jing'ojing'o
Octopus Pot Blooper
Spanish Rey Calamari[?] King Calamari

Tentacles[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese イカのあし[?]
Ika no Ashi
Squid Leg
Chinese (simplified) 魷鱼脚[?]
Yóuyújiǎo
Squid Leg
Chinese (traditional) 魷魚腳[?]
Yóuyújiǎo
Squid Leg
Dutch Tentakel
Tentakel (links)
Tentakel (rechts)
[?]
Tentacle
Tentacle (left)
Tentacle (right)
French Tentacule[?] Tentacle
German Tentakel[?] Tentacle
Italian Tentacolo (in-battle)
Tentacolo destro
Tentacolo sinistro
[?]
Tentacle
Right tentacle
Left tentacle
Korean 오징어다리[?]
Ojing'eo Dari
Squid Leg
Spanish Tentáculo
Tentáculo (derecho)
Tentáculo (izquierdo)
[?]
Tentacle
Tentacle (right)
Tentacle (left)

Trivia[edit]

  • In the remake, the HP values for King Calamari's tentacles have been switched.
  • In the remake, the skull patterns on King Calamari's pot have been replaced with gems.

References[edit]