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{{distinguish|Koopa Troopa}}
|image=[[File:Koopa_Troopa_NSMB.png|200px|'''Koopa Troopa''']]<br>A [[Koopa Troopa]], one of the most common types of '''Koopa'''.
{{about|the Koopa species as a whole|other uses of the word "Koopa"|[[Koopa]]}}
|full_name=Koopa
{{species infobox
|sub_species=[[Boomerang Bro.]]<br>[[Chargin' Chuck]]<br>[[Dry Bones]]<br>[[Dull Bones]]<br>[[Electrokoopa]]<br>[[Fire Bro.]]<br>[[Hammer Bro.]]<br>[[Ice Bro.]]<br>[[Koopa Paratroopa]]<br>[[Koopa Striker]]<br>[[Koopa Troopa]]<br>[[Koopatrol]]<br>[[Lakitu]]<br>[[Mad Koopa]]<br>[[Magikoopa]]<br>[[Rocky Wrench]] (formerly)<br>[[Snooze-A-Koopa]]<br>[[Spike Koopa]]<br>[[Spiny]]<br>[[Super Koopa (species)|Super Koopa]]<br>[[Terrapin]]
|image={{nw|[[File:SuperMarioParty KoopaTroopa.png|80x80px|link=Koopa Troopa]][[File:SMO Artwork Lakitu.png|80x80px|link=Lakitu]][[File:SMMfor3DS - WingedBowser.png|80x80px|link=Koopa (Bowser's species)]][[File:NSMBU Bony Beetle Artwork.png|80x80px|link=Bony Beetle]]}}<br>{{nw|[[File:SMPJ Kamek Artwork.png|80x80px|link=Magikoopa]][[File:Spike Top.png|80x80px|link=Spike Top]][[File:SSBU Boom Boom Spirit.png|80x80px|link=Boom Boom]][[File:Snortoise (render) - SMBW.png|80x80px|link=Snortoise]]}}<br>{{nw|[[File:MKT Artwork CharginChuck.png|80x80px|link=Chargin' Chuck]][[File:Para Dry Bones Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|80x80px|link=Parabones]][[File:Spike - Mario Party 10.png|80x80px|link=Spike]][[File:SMG2 Hammer Bro Artwork.png|80x80px|link=Hammer Bro]]}}<br>{{nw|[[File:Spiny Egg NSMBW.png|80x80px|link=Spiny Egg]][[File:DMW-SledgeBro.png|80x80px|link=Sledge Bro]][[File:DMW-SumoBro.png|80x80px|link=Sumo Bro]][[File:SMRPG NS Terrapin.png|80x80px|link=Terrapin]]}}<br>Collage showing the diversity of Koopas
|notable=[[Bowser]]<br>[[Bowser Jr.]]<br>[[Koopalings]]<br>[[Koopa Kids]]<br>[[Boom Boom]]<br>[[Pom Pom]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[List of games by date#1985|1985]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[1985]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|affiliation=[[Koopa Troop]], [[Mushroom Kingdom]], [[Koopa Village]], [[Petalburg]]
|variant_of=[[Shellcreeper]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' ([[2011]])
|variants=[[Boom Boom]]<br>[[Buzzy Beetle]]<br>[[Chargin' Chuck]]<br>[[Hammer Bro]]<br>[[Koopa (Bowser's species)]]<br>[[Koopa Striker]]<br>[[Koopa Troopa]]<br>[[Lakitu]]<br>[[Magikoopa]]<br>[[Rocky Wrench]] (origin)<br>[[Shova]]<br>[[Spike]]<br>[[Spiny]]<br>[[Sumo Bro]]
|relatives=[[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]
|notable=[[Tutankoopa]]
|collapsed=true
}}
}}
'''Koopas''' are a group of creatures known for their turtle-like appearance. There are many different types of Koopas; one of the most common kinds are called [[Koopa Troopa]]s.
{{quote|[[Yoshi]]-dear, [[Baby Mario|that baby]] is going to cause disaster to befall the Koopas. So give him here before you accidentally get hurt!|[[Kamek]]|[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]}}
'''Koopas''' (once "'''the Koopa'''"<ref>{{cite|date=1985|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|page=2}}</ref> and once capitalized as '''koopas''')<ref>"''Bowser and his koopas have built the greatest museum in history, but to do it they have stolen many important items from the past.''" — ''[[Mario's Time Machine (Nintendo Entertainment System)|Mario's Time Machine]]'' opening</ref> are a category of turtle-like creatures that form the '''Turtle Tribe''' (also known as the '''Koopa clan''' or '''Koopa tribe'''). There are many different types of Koopas, the most common being [[Koopa Troopa]]s.


They seem to operate in a hierarchy based grouping system. [[Bowser]] is the leader of the militaristic [[Koopa Troop]], an organization that has attempted to conquer the peaceful [[Mushroom Kingdom]] many times. Many Koopas are soldiers in this army, and have different tasks in the organization based on the abilities of their particular class. For example, as [[Koopa Troopa]]s have no special attributes, they are often assigned as the basic foot soldiers of the Koopa Troop alongside [[Goomba]]s. On the other hand, [[Magikoopa]]s are often given advisory roles due to their magical abilities and gift of foresight.
Most Koopas operate in a hierarchy-based grouping system. Bowser is the leader of a large army of [[Bowser's Minions|minions]], which has invaded the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] many times and has control over most of the Koopas in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], beginning in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' Many of these same Koopas are members of Bowser's Minions and have different tasks in the organization based on the abilities of their particular class. For example, Koopa Troopas tend to be assigned as basic foot soldiers alongside [[Goomba]]s due to their lack of specialized offensive capabilities, while [[Magikoopa]]s are often given advisory roles due to their magical abilities and gift of foresight.


However, not all Koopas are allied with Bowser. Some Koopas, such as the Koopa Troopas of [[Koopa Village]], live peacefully inside the borders of the Mushroom Kingdom, while others simply hold no allegiance and operate independently.
However, not all Koopas are allied with Bowser. Some Koopas, such as the Koopa Troopas of [[Koopa Village]], live peacefully inside the borders of the Mushroom Kingdom, while others, such as [[Koopa the Quick]] in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and the [[Roving Racers]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', simply hold no allegiance and operate independently.


==Species==
==Name==
===Bombshell Koopa===
Koopas are named from [[Koopa (Bowser's species)|the species]] that [[Bowser]] belongs to due to an inconsistency in localization. According to an interpretation of the story of the original game's Japanese manual<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clv/manuals/ja/pdf/CLV-P-HAAAJ.pdf ''Super Mario Bros.'' Japanese instruction booklet]. The line in particular is 「強力な魔法を操る大ガメクッパの一族」 which, due to the various meanings of 「の」, can be interpreted as both ''the tribe of the great turtle Koopa who uses powerful magic'' or ''the Koopa tribe, great turtles who use powerful magic''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.</ref> during the English localization that saw ''Koopa'' (クッパ) as the name of the group of turtles instead of the name of Bowser, they were known for their "black magic."<ref>[https://legendsoflocalization.com/media/super-mario-bros/manuals/Super-Mario-Bros-Manual-US.pdf ''Super Mario Bros.'' North American instruction booklet], page 2.</ref> Said interpretation has since been rectified, with ''Koopa'' being acknowledged to be the Japanese name of Bowser,<ref>[https://mario.nintendo.com/history/ ''History'' section of the ''Official Home of Mario'']. Note how the rectified story of ''Super Mario Bros.'' now states ''The Mushroom Kingdom was the peaceful home of the Toads until the day Bowser and his wicked minions invaded. Using powerful magic, Bowser™ transformed the Toads into bricks and quickly conquered the land.'' Retrieved May 10, 2018.</ref> but the concept of ''Koopas'' as a group of turtles in {{wp|Western world|the West}} remains,<ref>[https://mario.nintendo.com/characters/ Bowser's bio in the ''Official Home of Mario''] states ''The king of the Koopas dreams of ruling the Mushroom Kingdom, and only Mario and his brave friends stand in his way!''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.</ref> while [[Nintendo]] of Japan consistently refers to Koopa as the name of Bowser and to the Turtle Tribe (カメ{{ruby|族|ぞく}}) as the group to which the various turtles belong.<ref>As can be seen both by {{file link|SMCE pages 88 89.png|this diagram of Bowser's Minions on pages 88 and 89 of the ''Super Mario Zen Hyakka'' (「スーパーマリオ全百科」, Super Mario Complete Encyclopedia)}} and the [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/characters/index.html current bio of Bowser in the ''Mario Portal''].</ref> This inconsistency has also led to [[Koopa Troopa]]s commonly being called "Koopas" for short in many Western releases, despite its established wider application and it instead being Bowser's name in Japan.
{{Main|Bombshell Koopa}}
Bombshell Koopas are Koopas who live in [[Sarasaland]] in [[Super Mario Land]]. They are under [[Tatanga]]'s command. They attack by leaving behind there [[Shell]] to leave it explode.


===Bowser's species===
==Origin==
{{main|Bowser}}
[[File:Shellcreeper 2.png|thumb|150x150px|A Shellcreeper, the predecessors to Koopas]]
Not much is known about the species of Koopa to which Bowser belongs. The only members appear to be [[Bowser]], [[Bowser Jr.]], the [[Koopalings]], [[Boom Boom]], [[Pom Pom]] and the [[Koopa Kids]]. Their most notable feature is their [[Bowser's Shell|spiked shells]], similar to a [[Spiny]]. Unlike a Spiny however, members of this species of Koopa stand upright, and are much larger than most types of Koopas upon reaching adulthood. Even as a child, Bowser Jr. is almost as tall as a full-grown Koopa Troopa.<ref>[[Media:Size chart.jpg|Size comparison chart.]]</ref> These Koopas are known for their strength, sometimes the ability to breathe out flames, and durability, even as children, as well as magical prowess.
{{main|Shellcreeper}}
Koopas in general are based on the [[Shellcreeper]]s from ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'', as evident by various enemies being tentatively named and designed after Shellcreepers in development documents of ''Super Mario Bros.''<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=September 14, 2015|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=C73f618-3pk&t=2517s|timestamp=41:57|title=Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2015|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref> ''[[Mario Mania]]'' indicates that Koopa Troopas and [[Koopa Paratroopa]]s were previously Shellcreepers.<ref>{{cite|quote="''These fighting turtles first appeared in Mario Bros. as Shellcreepers, then became Koopa Troopas and Koopa Paratroopas in the Super Mario Bros. series.''"|date=August 1991|title=Nintendo ''[[Mario Mania]]'' Player's Guide|language=en-us|page=13}}</ref> At least one source, ''[[Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten]]'', lists Shellcreepers among the Turtle Tribe while simultaneously stating that they are the roots originating the whole Turtle Tribe.<ref>{{cite|date=1994|title=''Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten''|language=ja|page=[https://imgur.com/aNvk8LY 55]}}</ref> Additionally, ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' states that Koopa Troopas (referred to simply as "Koopas" in English versions) are apparently evolved from Shellcreepers.<ref>{{cite|quote=The Koopa is apparently an evolved form of this veteran of Mario Bros.|author=Shellcreeper trophy|title=NTSC ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''}}</ref><ref>{{cite|quote="''A true veteran from way back in Mario Bros., this guy even predates Koopas, which apparently it evolved into.''"|author=Shellcreeper trophy|title=PAL ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Treat4567|date=December 28, 2014|url=youtu.be/Kjy7Gd4cjrM?t=158|timestamp=2:38|title=<nowiki>[スマブラWiiU]</nowiki> フィギュア 全716種まとめ|publisher=YouTube|language=ja|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref>
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===Chargin' Chuck===
==Species==
{{main|Chargin' Chuck}}
===Koopa Troopa===
'''Chargin' Chucks''' (sometimes referred to as '''Koopa Quarterbacks''' or '''Koopa Football Players''') are a type of Koopa who wear American football gear. They have a variety of attacks and sports based weaponry, such as damaging baseballs and footballs. Chargin' Chucks first appeared in ''[[Super Mario World]]''.
{{main|Koopa Troopa}}
[[File:SuperMarioParty KoopaTroopa.png|thumb|150x150px]]
*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'''''
'''Koopa Troopas''' (often shortened to plain '''Koopas''' and occasionally to '''Troopas''') are common enemies in the ''Super Mario'' franchise. Koopa Troopas are usually displayed as foot soldiers of Bowser's Minions under his direct leadership. They typically have no special offensive abilities, rather simply walking forwards slowly. Usually, jumping on them causes them to retreat into their [[Koopa Shell|shell]]s, though sometimes they may be removed from their shells instead. Either way, shells can be kicked, causing them to slide along the ground and bounce off walls, or carried around for use elsewhere. Throughout the ''Super Mario'' franchise, Koopa Troopas have walked on four legs or two legs. Since their debut in ''Super Mario Bros.'', Koopa Troopas have appeared in almost every game in the franchise, usually as enemies, but also as playable characters in numerous spin-offs.
;Koopa Troopa family
<gallery>
KoopatroopaNSMBU.png|[[Big Koopa Troopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'''''
SML Bombshell Koopa Artwork.png|[[Bombshell Koopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Land]]'''''
NSMBW Asset Model Climbing Koopa.png|[[Climbing Koopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario World]]'''''
Koopa Troopa Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|[[Unshelled Koopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario World]]'''''
SMW Art - Super Koopa.png|[[Super Koopa (enemy)|Super Koopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario World]]'''''
Rainbowshell.gif|[[Shell (flashing)|Shell]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario World]]'''''
Bodyslam Koopa.png|[[Bodyslam Koopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario's Time Machine (NES)|Mario's Time Machine]]'' (NES)'''
SMRPG NS Terrapin.png|[[Terrapin]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'''''
Terra Cotta Sprite - Super Mario RPG.png|[[Terra Cotta]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'''''
SMRPG NS Torte.png|[[Torte]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'''''
SM64 Asset Model Koopa Troopa.png|[[Small Koopa Troopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario 64]]'''''
Purple Koopa troopa.png|[[Dark Koopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario]]'''''
Koopatrol.png|[[Koopatrol]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario]]'''''
SMS Blue Electrokoopa Artwork.jpg|[[Blue Electrokoopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'''''
SMS Red Electrokoopa Artwork.png|[[Red Electrokoopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'''''
SMS Snooza Koopa Artwork.jpg|[[Snooza Koopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'''''
Ankoopa MLSS.png|[[Ankoopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'''''
MLSSBMTroopea.png|[[Troopea]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'''''
MLSSBMEliteTroopea.png|[[Elite Troopea]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'''''
KP Koopa TTYD.png|[[KP Koopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'''''
Sky Blue Troopa.png|[[Shady Koopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'''''
Dark Koopatrol.png|[[Dark Koopatrol]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'''''
Mad Green Koopa.png|[[Mad Green Koopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'''''
Gladkoopa.png|[[Glad Red Koopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'''''
Koopaleon Pit.png|[[Koopeleon]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'''''
ML2 Gold Koopeleon.PNG|[[Gold Koopeleon]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'''''
SPMDarkKoopa.png|[[Dark Koopa (Super Paper Mario)|Dark Koopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'''''
SPMDarkKoopatrol.png|[[Dark Koopatrol (Super Paper Mario)|Dark Koopatrol]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'''''
Gold Koopa NSMB2 Prima.jpg|[[Gold Koopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'''''
Shiny Koopa Troopa PMSS.png|[[Shiny Koopa Troopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'''''
Mural Koopa PMSS.png|[[Mural Koopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'''''
MLPJPaperKoopaTroopa.png|[[Paper Koopa Troopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'''''
PMCS Koopa Troopa 6-Stack.png|[[Koopa Troopa 6-Stack]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'''''
PMOK Paper Macho Koopa Troopa.jpg|[[Paper Macho Koopa Troopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'''''
SMBW screenshot Troopa pink.png|[[Rolla Koopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'''''
Dark Nokonoko.jpg|[[Dark Nokonoko]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'''''
Snortoise (render) - SMBW.png|[[Snortoise]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'''''
</gallery>
====Koopa Paratroopa====
{{main|Koopa Paratroopa}}
[[File:Paratroopart.png|thumb|150x150px]]
*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'''''
'''Koopa Paratroopas''' are winged versions of Koopa Troopas that either fly or hop. Attacking them causes them to lose their wings and become normal Koopa Troopas. They have several variations, and also served as the inspiration for several other winged enemies in the series, like [[Paragoomba]]s and [[Para-Beetle]]s.
;Koopa Paratroopa family
<gallery>
PDSMBE-BigGreenKoopaParatroopa-TeamImage.png|[[Big Koopa Paratroopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'''''
HM Z Koopa.png|[[Z Koopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Hotel Mario]]'''''
Malakoopa Sprite - Super Mario RPG.png|[[Malakoopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'''''
SMRPG HeavyTroopa.png|[[Big Troopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'''''
Tub-O-Troopa Sprite - Super Mario RPG.png|[[Grand Troopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'''''
MLSSBMParatroopea.png|[[Paratroopea]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'''''
MLSSBMScaratroopea.png|[[Scaratroopea]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'''''
Yellow Paper Paratroopa.png|[[KP Paratroopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'''''
ShadyParatroopa.png|[[Shady Paratroopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'''''
DarkParatroopa.png|[[Dark Paratroopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'''''
Mad Green Paratroopa.png|[[Mad G. P-Troopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'''''
Glad Red Paratroopa.png|[[G. R. P-Troopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'''''
SPMDarkParatroopa.png|[[Dark Paratroopa (Super Paper Mario)|Dark Paratroopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'''''
Golden Koopa Paratroopa Artwork - New Super Mario Bros. 2.png|[[Gold Koopa Paratroopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'''''
Shiny Paratroopa PMSS.png|[[Shiny Paratroopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'''''
DreamyParatroopa.png|[[Dreamy Paratroopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'''''
Para Dry Bones Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|[[Parabones]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'''''
MLPJPaperParatroopa.png|[[Paper Paratroopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'''''
PMCS Koopa Paratroopa 10-Stack.png|[[Koopa Paratroopa 10-Stack]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'''''
PaperMachoParatroopa.png|[[Paper Macho Koopa Troopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'''''
</gallery>


===Dry Bones===
====Dry Bones====
{{main|Dry Bones}}
{{main|Dry Bones}}
'''Dry Bones''' (also known as '''Skeleton Koopas''') are skeletal versions of Koopa Troopas introduced in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. These undead Koopas will often collapse when attacked, but they can reassemble themselves after a short while and continue to battle their opponents.
[[File:Dry Bones Artwork - Mario Party 7.png|thumb|150x150px]]
*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'''''
'''Dry Bones''' are skeletal Koopa Troopas that fall apart when stomped rather than retreat into a shell. Similar to Koopa Troopas exiting their shells after a while, Dry Bones reconstruct themselves, being invulnerable while as a bone pile. They are usually immune to fire. Many "bone" enemies in later games were inspired by them, like [[Bony Beetle]]s and [[Bone Piranha Plant]]s.
;Dry Bones family
<gallery>
SMRPG DRY BONES.png|[[Vomer]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'''''
MLSSBMEliteDryBones.png|[[Elite Dry Bones]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'''''
PMTTYDDullBones.png|[[Dull Bones]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'''''
PMTTYDRedBones.png|[[Red Bones]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'''''
PMTTYDDarkBones.png|[[Dark Bones]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'''''
Sad Dry Bones.png|[[Sad Dry Bones]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'''''
MP8 DryBones.png|[[Mega Dry Bones]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'''''
SPMDarkDullBones.png|[[Dark Dull Bones]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'''''
Para Dry Bones Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|[[Parabones]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'''''
MLPJPaperDryBones.png|[[Paper Dry Bones]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'''''
PMCS Dry Bones 5-Stack.png|[[Dry Bones 5-Stack]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'''''
</gallery>


===Electro-Koopa===
===Hammer Bro===
{{main|Electro-Koopa}}
{{main|Hammer Bro}}
'''Electro-Koopas''' are Koopas found in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. There are three kinds of Electro-Koopas, all of which walk on all fours and have electrical shells which they can throw like [[wikipedia:Boomerang|boomerangs]].
[[File:NSMBU Hammer Bro Artwork.png|thumb|150x150px]]
*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'''''
'''Hammer Bros.''' (or '''Hammer Brothers''') are a type of Koopa that stand upright, wear helmets and shoes, and throw hammers at passerby. There are various similar Koopas who throw other objects at their opponents, such as the [[Boomerang Bro]]s., [[Ice Bro]]s., and the [[Fire Bro]]s. Many of these Koopas have similar shell patterns, color-coded by type: Hammer Bros. wear green armor, Fire Bros. wear red, Boomerang Bros. wear blue, Ice Bros. wear light blue, etc.; and beaks that are lighter in color than the rest of their face.
;Hammer Bro family
<gallery>
NSMBU Boomerang Bro Artwork.png|[[Boomerang Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'''''
NSMBU Fire Bro Artwork.png|[[Fire Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'''''
SledgebrosNSMBW.png|[[Sledge Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'''''
SPPAmazingFlyinHammerBro.png|[[Amazing Flyin' Hammer Brother]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario World]]'''''
MLSSBMYoBro.png|[[Yo Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'''''
MLSSBMLimboBro.png|[[Limbo Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'''''
MLSSBMBeanerangBro.png|[[Beanerang Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'''''
MLSSBMEliteLimboBro.png|[[Elite Limbo Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'''''
MLSSBMChompBro.png|[[Chomp Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'''''
Calm Hammer Bro.png|[[Calm Hammer Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'''''
Calm Amazing Flyin Hammer Bro.png|[[C. A. F. H. Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'''''
SPMDarkHammerBro.png|[[Dark Hammer Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'''''
SPMDarkBoomerangBro.png|[[Dark Boomerang Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'''''
SPMDarkFireBro.png|[[Dark Fire Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'''''
NSMBU Ice Bro Artwork.png|[[Ice Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'''''
Gold Bro NSMB2 Prima.jpg|[[Gold Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'''''
MLPJPaperHammerBro.png|[[Paper Hammer Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'''''
MLPJPaperBoomerangBro.png|[[Paper Boomerang Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'''''
MLPJPaperFireBro.png|[[Paper Fire Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'''''
PMCS Chariot Bro.png|[[Chariot Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'''''
PMCS Shady Sledge Bro.png|[[Shady Sledge Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'''''
PMCS Small Hammer Bro.png|[[Small Hammer Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'''''
PMCS Fire Bro 8-Stack.png|[[Fire Bro 8-Stack]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'''''
PMCS Juggler Bro.png|[[Juggler Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'''''
PMCS Circus Bro.png|[[Circus Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'''''
SMM2 Heavy Fire Bro SM3DW icon.png|[[Heavy Fire Bro]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'''''
</gallery>
 
===Lakitu===
[[File:NSMBU Lakitu Artwork.png|thumb|150x150px|A Lakitu as seen in ''New Super Mario Bros. U'']]
{{main|Lakitu}}
*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'''''
'''Lakitus''' are goggled Koopas who are usually seen riding clouds through the skies. Unlike most Koopas, they do not have snouts or beaks, but flat faces with round noses. Their shells are also unique in their circular patterning. To attack, Lakitus typically throw unlimited numbers of [[Spiny Egg]]s at their opponents. They are also often seen with fishing poles, especially in spinoff games.
;Lakitu family
<gallery>
Lakitu Artwork - Yoshi's New Island.png|[[Fishin' Lakitu]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario World]]'''''
SMR Fishin Boo.png|[[Fishing Boo]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario World]]'''''
YT&G WallLakitu.png|[[Wall Lakitu]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'''''
SMW2-AquaLakitu.png|[[Aqua Lakitu]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'''''
ThunderLakitu SMW2.png|[[Thunder Lakitu]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'''''
MLSSBMLakipea.png|[[Lakipea]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'''''
PMTTYD Dark Lakitu.png|[[Dark Lakitu]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'''''
Calm Lakitu.png|[[Calm Lakitu]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'''''
Calm Fishin' Boo.png|[[C. Fishing Boo]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'''''
ML2 Lakitufo.PNG|[[Lakitufo]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'''''
MLBISBJJLakituKing.png|[[Lakitu King]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'''''
MLBISBJJGlamLakitu.png|[[Glam Lakitu]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'''''
Golden Lakitu Artwork - New Super Mario Bros. 2.png|[[Gold Lakitu]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'''''
CommanderLakitu.png|[[Commander Lakitu]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'''''
MLSSBMLakitu.png|[[Lakitu R]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'''''
</gallery>
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===Gargantua Koopa Troopa===
===Spiny===
{{main|Gargantua Koopa Troopa}}
{{multiframe|[[File:Spiny Artwork - New Super Mario Bros. 2.png|150x150px]][[File:Spiny Egg NSMBW.png|150x150px]]|A Spiny and a Spiny Egg}}
'''Gargantua Koopa Troopas''' are a type of Koopa Troopa native to [[Big Island]], as depicted in ''Super Mario Bros 3''. Like many creatures found on Big Island, Gargantua Koopa Troopas are enormous versions of their counterparts in the rest of the world.
{{main|Spiny|Spiny Egg}}
*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'''''
'''Spinies''' are four-legged Koopas known for their spiked shells - protecting them from jumps - and their ability to roll into a spiked ball form called '''Spiny Eggs''', generally dropped by [[Lakitu]]s. As with [[Koopa Troopa]]s, their [[Spiny Shell (red)|shell]]s can often be knocked around if they are knocked inside; [[Spiny Shell (blue)|a blue version of this shell]] also appears as a powerful item in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series.
;Spiny family
<gallery>
Thorny Artwork - Mario Clash.png|[[Thorny]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario Clash]]'''''
SMRPG NS Spikey.png|[[Spikey (Super Mario RPG)|Spikey]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'''''
Spikester Sprite - Super Mario RPG.png|[[Spikester]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'''''
SMRPG Oerlikon art.jpg|[[Urspike]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'''''
SpikeKoopa2.jpg|[[Spike Koopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario Party]]'''''
MLSSBMSharpea.png|[[Sharpea]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'''''
SkyblueSpiny.png|[[Sky-Blue Spiny]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'''''
Sad Spiny.png|[[Sad Spiny]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'''''
SpinyShroopa MnL2.png|[[Spiny Shroopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'''''
SPMDarkSpiny.png|[[Dark Spiny]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'''''
BISDX Artwork - Spike Blop.png|[[Spike Blop]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'''''
NSMBW Spiny Artwork.png|[[Big Spiny]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario Party 9]]'''''
NSMBUD Piranha Pod model.png|[[Piranha Pod]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'''''
SpinyR.png|[[Spiny R]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'''''
MLPJPaperSpiny.png|[[Paper Spiny]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'''''
</gallery>
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===Hammer Bro.===
===Buzzy Beetle===
{{main|Hammer Bro.}}
[[File:NSMBU Buzzy Beetle Artwork.png|thumb|150x150px]]
'''Hammer Bros.''' (or '''Hammer Brothers''') are a type of Koopa that stand upright, wear helmets and throw hammers at passers-by. There are various similar Koopas who throw other objects at their opponents, such as [[Boomerang Bro.|Boomerang Bros.]] and [[Fire Bro.|Fire Bros.]], the latter of which spits its projectiles from its mouth, instead of pulling them from thin air. All these Koopas have similar shell patterns, and beaks that are lighter in color than the rest of their face, both of which sets them apart from Koopa Troopas, which are also slightly smaller in size.
{{main|Buzzy Beetle}}
*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'''''
Buzzy Beetles are squat Koopas with tough, domed shells that are found generally in caves and other dark areas. They are known to be immune to fireballs, and they can climb on walls and ceilings, and they can drop from ceilings if Mario or others approach them closely enough. As with [[Koopa Troopa]]s and [[Spiny|Spinie]]s, Buzzy Beetles hide inside their shell if Mario or others stomp on them, letting their shells be kicked or carried.
;Buzzy Beetle family
<gallery>
SMB3 BusterBeetle.jpg|[[Buster Beetle]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'''''
DMW-ParaBeetle.png|[[Para-Beetle]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'''''
Super Mario Party - Spike Top.png|[[Spike Top]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario World]]'''''
NSMBU Bony Beetle Artwork.png|[[Bony Beetle]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario World]]'''''
Noko bombette.png|[[Noko Bombette]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'''''
Magmus.jpg|[[Magmite]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'''''
SMRPG Magmus art.jpg|[[Magmus]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'''''
PMTTYD Spiky Parabuzzy Sprite.png|[[Spiky Parabuzzy]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'''''
MadMechaSpikeTop.png|[[M. M-Spike Top]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'''''
SPMStoneBuzzy.png|[[Stone Buzzy]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'''''
SPMDarkSpikeTop.png|[[Dark Spike Top]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'''''
SPMDarkStoneBuzzy.png|[[Dark Stone Buzzy]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'''''
NSMBU Asset Model Heavy Para-Beetle.png|[[Heavy Para-Beetle]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'''''
NSMBU Buzzy Beetle Artwork.png|[[Big Buzzy Beetle]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'''''
Shiny Buzzy Beetle PMSS.png|[[Shiny Buzzy Beetle]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'''''
PDSMBE-BigBonyBeetle-TeamImage.png|[[Big Bony Beetle]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]'''''
PMCS Small Buzzy Beetle.png|[[Small Buzzy Beetle]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'''''
PMCS Small Buzzy Beetle Gang.png|[[Small Buzzy Beetle Gang]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'''''
PMCS Buzzy Beetle Gang.png|[[Buzzy Beetle Gang]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'''''
PMCS Buzzy Beetle Tower.png|[[Buzzy Beetle Tower]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'''''
PaperMachoBuzzyBeetle.jpg|[[Paper Macho Buzzy Beetle]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'''''
</gallery>


===Koopa Paratroopa===
===Koopa (Bowser's species)===
{{main|Koopa Paratroopa}}
[[File:Koopalings Airship Artwork.jpg|thumb|150x150px|Various members aboard an [[airship]]]]
'''Koopa Paratroopas''' (also known as '''Parakoopas''', '''Sky Troopas''' in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', or simply '''Paratroopas''', in Japanese パタパタ ''Patapata''), are Koopa Troopas with wings. They can bounce along the ground or hover back and forth with their wings, which will fall off if the Koopa Paratroopa takes damage, turning it into a normal Koopa Troopa. It is unknown if de-winged Koopas can re-grow their wings, though it appears that not all Koopa Troopas can grow wings in the first place, suggesting the Paratroopas are a distinct species. They were first introduced in the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and have been a staple of the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]] ever since.
{{main|Koopa (Bowser's species)}}
*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'''''
'''Koopas''' (not to be confused with [[Koopa Troopa]]s or the Turtle Tribe in general) are a large species that is generally shown with bipedal posture, a spiked shell that is separated between the front and back, and lumpy, fleshy muzzles. As the species [[Bowser]] belongs to, many of his traits and abilities are later shown by others, such as the ability to [[Fire Breath|breathe fire]]. Most examples of them are specific named characters rather than generic enemies. They physically have the closest resemblance to [[Boom Boom]]s and [[Sumo Bro]]s.
;Most variants of Bowser's species are offshoots of Bowser himself.
<gallery>
SMPJ Bowser Magic.png|[[Impostor Bowser]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'''''
Bowser Statue model MTA.png|[[Bowser Statue]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'''''
MP5KoopaKids.png|[[Koopa Kid]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario Party]]'''''
Tanooki Bowser.png|[[Tail Bowser]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'''''
NSMBU Asset Model Bowser Stunner.png|[[Bowser Stunner]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'''''
</gallery>
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===Koopa Troopa===
====Mechakoopa====
{{main|Koopa Troopa}}
[[File:NewMechaKoopa.jpg|thumb|150x150px]]
'''Koopa Troopas''' (often shortened to plain '''Koopas''' and occasionally to '''Troopas''', Japanese ノコノコ ''Nokonoko'') are common enemies in the ''Mario'' series. While some are peaceful, Koopa Troopas are usually displayed as foot soldiers of the Koopa Troop under the direct leadership of Bowser. They are considered to be the archetypal Koopas, as they have no special abilities like [[#Hammer Bros.|Hammer Bros.]] or [[#Lakitu|Lakitu]]. Since their debut in ''Super Mario Bros.'', Koopa Troopas have appeared in almost every game, usually as enemies, but also as playable characters or [[Mario Party (series)|party]] members.
{{main|Mechakoopa}}
*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario World]]'''''
'''Mechakoopas''' are large wind-up toy Bowsers, though other Bowser-shaped robots like [[Mecha-Bowser]] have also been identified as Mechakoopas. In most games, Mario can stun them by jumping on them. Then, Mechakoopas can usually be held and thrown, but they eventually recover and move again.
;Mechakoopa family
<gallery>
MP10 Mega Mechakoopa Boss.png|[[Mega Mechakoopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'''''
Blasta NSMB.png|[[Blasta Mechakoopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'''''
Zappa NSMB.png|[[Zappa Mechakoopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'''''
Rabbid Mechakoopa model MRSOH.png|[[Rabbid Mechakoopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'''''
Darkmess Rabbid Mechakoopa.png|[[Darkmess Rabbid Mechakoopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'''''
Mechakoopa Mk II model SMBW.png|[[Flying Mechakoopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'''''
</gallery>
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===Koopatrol===
===Spike===
{{main|Koopatrol}}
[[File:Spike Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|thumb|150x150px|A Spike in ''Super Mario 3D World'']]
'''Koopatrols''' are armored Koopas with spikes and appear to be Bowser's main guards. They first appear in ''[[Paper Mario]]''.
{{main|Spike}}
*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'''''
'''Spikes''' are rotund, large-mouthed Koopas who either stand still or walk around. When Mario or an ally of his comes by, however, Spikes throw spiked balls or bars to harm the character. More specialized variants, such as [[Snow Spike]]s and [[Stone Spike]]s, also exist and throw their namesake projectiles instead of metallic, spiked balls.
;Spike family
<gallery>
Clubba.png|[[Clubba]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario]]'''''
WhiteClubbaPM.png|[[White Clubba]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario]]'''''
Mad Spike.png|[[Mad Spike]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'''''
NSMB Asset Model Snow Spike.png|[[Snow Spike]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'''''
SPMDarkClubba.png|[[Dark Clubba]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'''''
NSMBU Asset Model Stone Spike.png|[[Stone Spike]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'''''
RTS MegaSpike.png|[[Big Spike]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'''''
MLPJPaperSpike.png|[[Paper Spike]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'''''
RTS MegaSpikeStone.png|[[Mega Stone Spike]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'''''
PaperMachoStoneSpike.jpg|[[Paper Macho Stone Spike]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'''''
SMBW screenshot Fire Spike.png|[[Fire Gabon]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'''''
</gallery>
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===Koopeleon===
===Boom Boom===
{{main|Koopeleon}}
[[File:SM3DL - Pom Pom and Boom Boom Artwork.png|thumb|150x150px|Boom Boom and Pom Pom]]
'''Koopeleons''' are a rare and unique sub-species of Koopas that live in the [[Toadwood Forest]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. A Koopeleon resembles a Koopa and chameleon hybrid with a blue shell, green skin, large eyes, and a long curled tail. Koopeleons have the ability to turn invisible, a survival mechanism that allows them to hunt unsuspecting prey. Gold Koopaleons are practically the same thing, but live inside [[Thwomp Volcano]] and have an extremely high defense.
{{Main|Boom Boom}}
*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'''''
'''Boom Booms''' are a Koopa species similar to Bowser's. Booms Booms are very large and sometimes have spikes on the back of their shells. The only difference seems to be the connected plastron (the underside of the shell) that Boom Booms have. They have huge arms, which they use to attack by flailing them, although in some cases their arms are replaced with wings. Aside from the main Boom Boom, a female Boom Boom named [[Pom Pom]] has been shown. They appear as miniboss battles in several games.
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===Lakitu===
===Chargin' Chuck===
{{main|Lakitu}}
[[File:Chargin' Chuck Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|thumb|150x150px|Chargin' Chucks with and without helmets in ''Super Mario 3D World'']]
'''Lakitus''' are bespectacled Koopas who ride clouds through the skies, and which can occasionally be found snorkeling in water and hiding behind walls or in pipes. Unlike most Koopa species, they do not have snouts or beaks, but flat faces; their shells are also unique in their circular patterning. To attack, Lakitus typically throw unlimited numbers of [[#Spiny|Spiny Eggs]] at their opponents, and some will also dangle [[1-Up Mushroom]]s from fishing poles to lure their targets closer.
{{main|Chargin' Chuck}}
*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario World]]'''''
'''Chargin' Chucks''' are a type of Koopa who wear gridiron football gear. They have a variety of attacks and sports based weaponry, such as damaging baseballs and footballs. They have physical and behavioral similarities to [[Boom Boom]], but often appear in groups.
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===Magikoopa===
===Magikoopa===
[[File:Magikoopa Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|thumb|150x150px|A Magikoopa as seen in ''Super Mario 3D World'']]
{{main|Magikoopa}}
{{main|Magikoopa}}
'''Magikoopas''' (referred to as '''Koopa Wizards''' in the [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'' television series]]) are group of Koopas that can cast spells and fly on broomsticks. They are generally considered to be high-ranking members of the Koopa Troop. They wear glasses, and wizard's garb: typically blue robes and hats, though Magikoopas specializing in different forms of magic sport different colors. Superficially, Magikoopas look very similar to Koopa Troopas, however their beaks are slightly different and their tails appear to be larger, though the exact appearance of their bodies has never been revealed.
*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario World]]'''''
'''Magikoopas''' (also referred to as '''Kameks''') can cast spells and fly on broomsticks. They are generally considered to be high-ranking members of the Koopa Troop. They wear glasses and wizard's garb: typically blue robes and hats, though Magikoopas specializing in different forms of magic sport different colors. Aside from their heads, which have slightly larger beaks than those of their normal counterparts, little is known about the Magikoopa's external structure due to their robes, though the contours of their shells can be slightly seen on their backs. [[Kamek]], Bowser's main advisor, is the most recurring Magikoopa character, although he has occasionally been misidentified as a regular Magikoopa and vice-versa.
;Magikoopa family
<gallery>
Safari Magikoopa.png|[[Big Magikoopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'''''
SMW3-Toady Artwork.PNG|[[Toady]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'''''
White Magi Koopa.png|[[White Magikoopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario]]'''''
Red Magi Koopa.png|[[Red Magikoopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario]]'''''
Green Flying Magikoopa.png|[[Green Magikoopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario]]'''''
PDSMBE-YellowMagikoopa-TeamImage.png|[[Yellow Magikoopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario]]'''''
PMGMagikoopaGround.png|[[Gray Magikoopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Paper Mario]]'''''
SPMDarkMagikoopa.png|[[Dark Magikoopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'''''
MLBISBJJMagifoofa.png|[[Magifoofa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'''''
PDSMBE-PurpleMagikoopa.png|[[Purple Magikoopa]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]'''''
</gallery>
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===Sumo Bro===
{{main|Sumo Bro}}
[[File:NSMBU Sumo Bro Artwork.png|thumb|150x150px]]
*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario World]]'''''
'''Sumo Bros.''' (or '''Sumo Brothers''') are a type of Koopa with similarities to [[Sledge Bro]] and [[Chargin' Chuck]]. They pound their foot to create thunderbolts that explode upon impact with the ground. They have orange skin, dark brown muzzles, smooth black shells, and spiked heads.
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===Koopa Striker===
{{main|Koopa Striker}}
[[File:SPMKoopaStriker.png|thumb|150x150px]]
*'''Debut: ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'''''
'''Koopa Strikers''' are soccer-themed Koopas with close similarities to [[Koopa Troopa]]s. Unlike Koopa Troopas, they have pink, domed heads, black dot eyes, and bushy red eyebrows. They wear soccer ball-patterned shells, of which they can summon endless amounts of spares to kick. The kicked shells act just like a Koopa Troopa's shell after being knocked around.
;Koopa Striker family
<gallery>
ToopaStriker.png|[[Toopa Striker]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'''''
SPMSoopaStriker.png|[[Soopa Striker]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'''''
SPMDarkStriker.png|[[Dark Striker]]<br>'''Debut: ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'''''
</gallery>
===Shova===
[[File:Shova (render) - SMBW.png|thumb|150x150px|A Shova in ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'']]
{{main|Shova}}
*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'''''
'''Shovas''' are large Koopas similar to [[Chargin' Chuck]]s and [[Sumo Bro]]s. that are capable of pushing large objects like pipes with their large mitted hands.
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==Other Koopa-like creatures==
These creatures have Koopa-like traits, but have either never been confirmed as Koopas or have only been explicitly considered Koopas in early materials.
===Rocky Wrench===
===Rocky Wrench===
[[File:Rocky_wrench.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Rocky Wrenches' Koopa-like appearance in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''.]]
[[File:MK8DX-BCP Rocky Wrench model.png|thumb|150x150px]]
{{main|Rocky Wrench}}
{{main|Rocky Wrench}}
'''Rocky Wrenches''' are enemies that resemble moles with shells and pop out of manhole covers on [[airship]]s at random. They were considered a type of Koopa at the time of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', <ref>"Rocky is a turtle who kind of looks like a mole. He will suddenly appear and start to throw wrenches at Mario." — ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' Manual, Page 37</ref> but have been redesigned as a type of [[Monty Mole]] in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''.
*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'''''
'''Rocky Wrenches''' are enemies and pop out of manhole covers on [[airship]]s at random. They were stated to be a mole-like type of Koopa during ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'',<ref>{{cite|quote=「モグラようなカメ{{ruby|族|ぞく}}。{{ruby|穴|あな}}からニョキッと{{ruby|出|で}}てきてスパナを{{ruby|投|な}}げてくる。{{ruby|飛行船|ひこうせん}}の{{ruby|乗組員|のりくみいん}}だ。」 ("''Mole-like members of the Turtle Tribe. They will pop out of a hole to throw their spanner. They are the maintenance crew of the airship.''")|title=スーパーマリオブラザーズ3 (''Sūpā Mario Burazāzu Surī'') instruction booklet|language=ja|page=38}}</ref><ref>{{cite|date=1990|quote="''Rocky is a turtle who kind of looks like a mole. He will suddenly appear and start to throw wrenches at Mario.''"|title=''Super Mario Bros. 3'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|page=37}}</ref> though their various derivatives, such as [[Monty Mole]]s, are depicted as true moles. Between ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', they were given a shell-less design resembling Monty Moles, though a further redesign in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass]]'' returned the shell. Despite this, the original description has not been reused since materials for ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', and other non-turtle creatures wearing shells have been introduced in the interim.


===Snooze-A-Koopa===
===Yoshi===
{{main|Snooze-A-Koopa}}
[[File:Yoshi - Mario Party 10.png|thumb|left|150x150px]]
'''Snooze-A-Koopas''' (also known as '''Snooza Koopas''') are bizarre-looking Koopas encountered by Mario in the game ''Super Mario Sunshine''. Snooze-A-Koopas have flippers instead of hands or feet and walk on all fours; they are also quite large and have a shell with a [[Yoshi Egg]]-like pattern on it. They spend much of their time sleeping and while they are herbivorous, they can be violent when provoked.
{{main|Yoshi (species)}}
*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario World]]'''''
'''Yoshis''' are long-tongued omnivorous saurian creatures initially intended as Koopas.<ref>in the {{file link|SMHAmerican SMW and SMAS.jpg|section of the ''Super Mario History Booklet'' dedicated to ''Super Mario World''}} [[Takashi Tezuka]] states that ''''Yoshi was originally supposed to be a type of Koopa. That saddle you see on his back was actually his shell.''</ref> After their debut, this connection was not brought up again for many years, but it would eventually be reconfirmed that they are turtles with the large red "saddle" being a natural shell.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/en-gb/News/2017/October/Nintendo-Classic-Mini-SNES-developer-interview-Volume-5-Super-Mario-World-and-Super-Mario-World-2-Yoshi-s-Island-1290850.html|language=en-gb|title=Nintendo Classic Mini: SNES developer interview – Volume 5: Super Mario World and Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island|publisher=Nintendo UK|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Brian|date=April 27, 2019|url=nintendoeverything.com/yoshis-crafted-world-devs-on-the-art-style-kindergarten-inspiration-flip-side-gimmick-more|title=Yoshi’s Crafted World devs on the art style, kindergarten inspiration, flip side gimmick, more|publisher=Nintendo Everything|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|url=game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/742615.html|title=The Creator of the Famicom and the Designer of Super Mario are here!|publisher=GAME Watch|language=ja|accessdate=June 5, 2022}}</ref> As such, they are the one Koopa-based creature consistently depicted as friendly characters, with [[Yoshi]] being a major protagonist of both the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise as well as [[Yoshi (franchise)|his own]] franchise.


===Spiny===
===Conkdor===
{{main|Spiny}}
[[File:Conkdor Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|thumb|150x150px]]
'''Spinies''' (Japanese トゲゾー Togezō) are four-legged Koopas known for their spiked shells. They appear to have a symbiotic relationship with [[#Lakitu|Lakitus]], which throw Spiny Eggs at their opponents.
{{main|Conkdor}}
*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'''''
'''Conkdors''' are huge flightless birds with lavender-colored spiked Koopa shells and long necks and beaks they can use to bash anyone in front of them.


===Super Koopa===
===Skedaddler===
{{main|Super Koopa (species)}}
[[File:Skedaddler (render) - SMBW.png|thumb|150x150px|left]]
'''Super Koopas''' are shell-less Koopas that wear a cape, allowing them to fly.
{{main|Skedaddler}}
*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'''''
'''Skedaddlers''' are timid ground squirrel-like enemies that spit seeds to attack. They have small, black shells very similar to the ones [[Rocky Wrench]]es sometimes have.


===Terrapin===
===Blewbird===
{{main|Terrapin}}
[[File:Blewbird (render) - SMBW.png|thumb|150x150px]]
'''Terrapins''' are armored Koopas with green shells that appear in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''.
{{main|Blewbird}}
*'''Debut: ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'''''
'''Blewbirds''' are bird-like creatures that shoot their "beaks" as drill-like projectiles. They have small, black shells as well.
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==Names in Other Languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|Jap=カメ族
|Jap=カメ{{ruby|一族|いちぞく}}<ref>{{cite|date=1986|title=''Super Mario Bros. 2'' Disk System instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo|language=ja|page=3}}</ref><ref>{{cite|date=1988|title=スーパーマリオブラザーズ3 (''Sūpā Mario Burazāzu Surī'') instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo|language=ja|page=35}}</ref>
|JapR=Kame-zoku
|JapR=Kame-ichizoku
|Jap2=クッパ{{ruby|一族|いちぞく}}<ref>{{cite|date=1986|title=''All Night Nippon Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet|language=ja|page=6-7}}</ref> (''All Night Nippon Super Mario Bros.'')
|Jap2R=Kuppa-ichizoku
|Jap3=カメ{{ruby|族|ぞく}}<ref>{{cite|date=1988|title=スーパーマリオブラザーズ3 (''Sūpā Mario Burazāzu Surī'') instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo|language=ja|page=38}}</ref>
|Jap3R=Kame-zoku
|Jap4=カメ
|Jap4R=Kame
|JapM=Turtle Tribe
|JapM=Turtle Tribe
|Jap2M=Bowser Tribe
|Jap3M=Turtle Tribe
|Jap4M=Turtle
|Cat=Koopa <small>(''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'')
|Dut=Koopa
|Spa=Koopa
|Por=Koopa
|Por=Koopa
|PorM=-
|Fre=Koopa
|Fra=Koopa
|Ita=Koopa
|FraM=-
|Ita2=Tribù delle Tartarughe (''Super Mario Bros.'' manual)
|Ita2M=Turtle Tribe
|Rus=Купа
|RusR=Kupa
|RusM=Koopa
|Kor=거북족<ref>해머를 던지는 거북족의 엘리트, 전망 좋은 높은 곳을 좋아하는 것 같다.(Hammer-throwing Elite of Turtle Tribe. He seems to like high place with good view.), from card description of Hammer Bro from ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''</ref>
|KorR=Geobukjok
|KorM=Turtle Tribe
|Ger=Koopa
|ChiS=喏库
|ChiSR=Nuòkù
|ChiS2=乌龟族<ref>{{cite|author=Mario profile|title=''Super Smash Bros.''|quote=在人们的印象中，马力欧一直是一个用特殊的跳跃技能与乌龟族战斗的水管工。 (In people's impression, Mario has always been a plumber who used special jumping skills to fight with the Turtle Tribe.)}}</ref> (''Super Smash Bros.'')
|ChiS2R=Wūguī Zú
|ChiS3=龟族 (''Mario Party Superstars'')
|ChiS3R=Guī Zú
|ChiSM=Derived from "喏库喏库" (''Nuòkù'nuòkù'', Koopa Troopa)
|ChiS2M=Turtle Tribe
|ChiS3M=Turtle Tribe
|ChiT=烏龜族<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.tw/mariokartwii/character/index_04.html|title=瑪利歐賽車 Wii (日文版)：角色 - 台灣任天堂網站|publisher=Nintendo Taiwan|language=zh-hant|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref> (''Mario Kart Wii'')
|ChiTR=Wūguī Zú
|ChiT2=庫巴一族<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com.hk/switch/mario/history/index.html|title=瑪利歐歷史｜超級瑪利歐兄弟 35週年｜任天堂|language=zh-hant|publisher=Nintendo HK|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref> (''Super Mario Bros.'' 35th Anniversary)
|ChiT2R=Kùbā-yīzú
|ChiTM=Turtle Tribe
|ChiT2M=Bowser Tribe
}}
}}


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Not to be confused with Koopa Troopa.
This article is about the Koopa species as a whole. For other uses of the word "Koopa", see Koopa.
Koopa
Koopa TroopaLakituKoopa (Bowser's species)Bony Beetle
MagikoopaSpike TopBoom BoomSnortoise
Chargin' ChuckParabonesSpikeHammer Bro
Spiny EggSledge BroSumo BroTerrapin
Collage showing the diversity of Koopas
First appearance Super Mario Bros. (1985)
Latest appearance Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024)
Variant of Shellcreeper
Variants
Relatives
Notable members
“Yoshi-dear, that baby is going to cause disaster to befall the Koopas. So give him here before you accidentally get hurt!”
—Kamek, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

Koopas (once "the Koopa"[1] and once capitalized as koopas)[2] are a category of turtle-like creatures that form the Turtle Tribe (also known as the Koopa clan or Koopa tribe). There are many different types of Koopas, the most common being Koopa Troopas.

Most Koopas operate in a hierarchy-based grouping system. Bowser is the leader of a large army of minions, which has invaded the Mushroom Kingdom many times and has control over most of the Koopas in the Super Mario franchise, beginning in Super Mario Bros. Many of these same Koopas are members of Bowser's Minions and have different tasks in the organization based on the abilities of their particular class. For example, Koopa Troopas tend to be assigned as basic foot soldiers alongside Goombas due to their lack of specialized offensive capabilities, while Magikoopas are often given advisory roles due to their magical abilities and gift of foresight.

However, not all Koopas are allied with Bowser. Some Koopas, such as the Koopa Troopas of Koopa Village, live peacefully inside the borders of the Mushroom Kingdom, while others, such as Koopa the Quick in Super Mario 64 and the Roving Racers in Super Mario Odyssey, simply hold no allegiance and operate independently.

Name[edit]

Koopas are named from the species that Bowser belongs to due to an inconsistency in localization. According to an interpretation of the story of the original game's Japanese manual[3] during the English localization that saw Koopa (クッパ) as the name of the group of turtles instead of the name of Bowser, they were known for their "black magic."[4] Said interpretation has since been rectified, with Koopa being acknowledged to be the Japanese name of Bowser,[5] but the concept of Koopas as a group of turtles in the West remains,[6] while Nintendo of Japan consistently refers to Koopa as the name of Bowser and to the Turtle Tribe (カメ族ぞく) as the group to which the various turtles belong.[7] This inconsistency has also led to Koopa Troopas commonly being called "Koopas" for short in many Western releases, despite its established wider application and it instead being Bowser's name in Japan.

Origin[edit]

Mario Bros. (game)
A Shellcreeper, the predecessors to Koopas
Main article: Shellcreeper

Koopas in general are based on the Shellcreepers from Mario Bros., as evident by various enemies being tentatively named and designed after Shellcreepers in development documents of Super Mario Bros.[8] Mario Mania indicates that Koopa Troopas and Koopa Paratroopas were previously Shellcreepers.[9] At least one source, Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten, lists Shellcreepers among the Turtle Tribe while simultaneously stating that they are the roots originating the whole Turtle Tribe.[10] Additionally, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U states that Koopa Troopas (referred to simply as "Koopas" in English versions) are apparently evolved from Shellcreepers.[11][12][13]

Species[edit]

Koopa Troopa[edit]

Main article: Koopa Troopa
Artwork of Koopa Troopa from Super Mario Party

Koopa Troopas (often shortened to plain Koopas and occasionally to Troopas) are common enemies in the Super Mario franchise. Koopa Troopas are usually displayed as foot soldiers of Bowser's Minions under his direct leadership. They typically have no special offensive abilities, rather simply walking forwards slowly. Usually, jumping on them causes them to retreat into their shells, though sometimes they may be removed from their shells instead. Either way, shells can be kicked, causing them to slide along the ground and bounce off walls, or carried around for use elsewhere. Throughout the Super Mario franchise, Koopa Troopas have walked on four legs or two legs. Since their debut in Super Mario Bros., Koopa Troopas have appeared in almost every game in the franchise, usually as enemies, but also as playable characters in numerous spin-offs.

Koopa Troopa family

Koopa Paratroopa[edit]

Main article: Koopa Paratroopa
Paratroopart.png

Koopa Paratroopas are winged versions of Koopa Troopas that either fly or hop. Attacking them causes them to lose their wings and become normal Koopa Troopas. They have several variations, and also served as the inspiration for several other winged enemies in the series, like Paragoombas and Para-Beetles.

Koopa Paratroopa family

Dry Bones[edit]

Main article: Dry Bones
Artwork of Dry Bones in Mario Party 7 (also used in Mario Party DS, Mario Kart Wii and Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games)

Dry Bones are skeletal Koopa Troopas that fall apart when stomped rather than retreat into a shell. Similar to Koopa Troopas exiting their shells after a while, Dry Bones reconstruct themselves, being invulnerable while as a bone pile. They are usually immune to fire. Many "bone" enemies in later games were inspired by them, like Bony Beetles and Bone Piranha Plants.

Dry Bones family

Hammer Bro[edit]

Main article: Hammer Bro
Hammer Bro in New Super Mario Bros. U

Hammer Bros. (or Hammer Brothers) are a type of Koopa that stand upright, wear helmets and shoes, and throw hammers at passerby. There are various similar Koopas who throw other objects at their opponents, such as the Boomerang Bros., Ice Bros., and the Fire Bros. Many of these Koopas have similar shell patterns, color-coded by type: Hammer Bros. wear green armor, Fire Bros. wear red, Boomerang Bros. wear blue, Ice Bros. wear light blue, etc.; and beaks that are lighter in color than the rest of their face.

Hammer Bro family

Lakitu[edit]

Lakitu in New Super Mario Bros. U
A Lakitu as seen in New Super Mario Bros. U
Main article: Lakitu

Lakitus are goggled Koopas who are usually seen riding clouds through the skies. Unlike most Koopas, they do not have snouts or beaks, but flat faces with round noses. Their shells are also unique in their circular patterning. To attack, Lakitus typically throw unlimited numbers of Spiny Eggs at their opponents. They are also often seen with fishing poles, especially in spinoff games.

Lakitu family

Spiny[edit]

Spiny artwork from New Super Mario Bros. 2Spiny Egg
A Spiny and a Spiny Egg
Main articles: Spiny, Spiny Egg

Spinies are four-legged Koopas known for their spiked shells - protecting them from jumps - and their ability to roll into a spiked ball form called Spiny Eggs, generally dropped by Lakitus. As with Koopa Troopas, their shells can often be knocked around if they are knocked inside; a blue version of this shell also appears as a powerful item in the Mario Kart series.

Spiny family

Buzzy Beetle[edit]

NSMBU Buzzy Beetle Artwork.png
Main article: Buzzy Beetle

Buzzy Beetles are squat Koopas with tough, domed shells that are found generally in caves and other dark areas. They are known to be immune to fireballs, and they can climb on walls and ceilings, and they can drop from ceilings if Mario or others approach them closely enough. As with Koopa Troopas and Spinies, Buzzy Beetles hide inside their shell if Mario or others stomp on them, letting their shells be kicked or carried.

Buzzy Beetle family

Koopa (Bowser's species)[edit]

Official artwork of Bowser, Bowser Jr., and the Koopalings on an airship.
Various members aboard an airship
Main article: Koopa (Bowser's species)

Koopas (not to be confused with Koopa Troopas or the Turtle Tribe in general) are a large species that is generally shown with bipedal posture, a spiked shell that is separated between the front and back, and lumpy, fleshy muzzles. As the species Bowser belongs to, many of his traits and abilities are later shown by others, such as the ability to breathe fire. Most examples of them are specific named characters rather than generic enemies. They physically have the closest resemblance to Boom Booms and Sumo Bros.

Most variants of Bowser's species are offshoots of Bowser himself.

Mechakoopa[edit]

Mechakoopa as seen in New Super Mario Bros. Wii.
Main article: Mechakoopa

Mechakoopas are large wind-up toy Bowsers, though other Bowser-shaped robots like Mecha-Bowser have also been identified as Mechakoopas. In most games, Mario can stun them by jumping on them. Then, Mechakoopas can usually be held and thrown, but they eventually recover and move again.

Mechakoopa family

Spike[edit]

Artwork of a Spike from Super Mario 3D World.
A Spike in Super Mario 3D World
Main article: Spike

Spikes are rotund, large-mouthed Koopas who either stand still or walk around. When Mario or an ally of his comes by, however, Spikes throw spiked balls or bars to harm the character. More specialized variants, such as Snow Spikes and Stone Spikes, also exist and throw their namesake projectiles instead of metallic, spiked balls.

Spike family

Boom Boom[edit]

Artwork of Pom Pom and Boom Boom from Super Mario 3D Land
Boom Boom and Pom Pom
Main article: Boom Boom

Boom Booms are a Koopa species similar to Bowser's. Booms Booms are very large and sometimes have spikes on the back of their shells. The only difference seems to be the connected plastron (the underside of the shell) that Boom Booms have. They have huge arms, which they use to attack by flailing them, although in some cases their arms are replaced with wings. Aside from the main Boom Boom, a female Boom Boom named Pom Pom has been shown. They appear as miniboss battles in several games.

Chargin' Chuck[edit]

Artwork of two Chargin' Chucks from Super Mario 3D World.
Chargin' Chucks with and without helmets in Super Mario 3D World
Main article: Chargin' Chuck

Chargin' Chucks are a type of Koopa who wear gridiron football gear. They have a variety of attacks and sports based weaponry, such as damaging baseballs and footballs. They have physical and behavioral similarities to Boom Boom, but often appear in groups.

Magikoopa[edit]

Artwork of a Magikoopa in Super Mario 3D World
A Magikoopa as seen in Super Mario 3D World
Main article: Magikoopa

Magikoopas (also referred to as Kameks) can cast spells and fly on broomsticks. They are generally considered to be high-ranking members of the Koopa Troop. They wear glasses and wizard's garb: typically blue robes and hats, though Magikoopas specializing in different forms of magic sport different colors. Aside from their heads, which have slightly larger beaks than those of their normal counterparts, little is known about the Magikoopa's external structure due to their robes, though the contours of their shells can be slightly seen on their backs. Kamek, Bowser's main advisor, is the most recurring Magikoopa character, although he has occasionally been misidentified as a regular Magikoopa and vice-versa.

Magikoopa family

Sumo Bro[edit]

Main article: Sumo Bro
Sumo Bro

Sumo Bros. (or Sumo Brothers) are a type of Koopa with similarities to Sledge Bro and Chargin' Chuck. They pound their foot to create thunderbolts that explode upon impact with the ground. They have orange skin, dark brown muzzles, smooth black shells, and spiked heads.

Koopa Striker[edit]

Main article: Koopa Striker
Sprite of a Koopa Striker from Super Paper Mario.

Koopa Strikers are soccer-themed Koopas with close similarities to Koopa Troopas. Unlike Koopa Troopas, they have pink, domed heads, black dot eyes, and bushy red eyebrows. They wear soccer ball-patterned shells, of which they can summon endless amounts of spares to kick. The kicked shells act just like a Koopa Troopa's shell after being knocked around.

Koopa Striker family

Shova[edit]

Custom render of Shova from Super Mario Bros. Wonder
A Shova in Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Main article: Shova

Shovas are large Koopas similar to Chargin' Chucks and Sumo Bros. that are capable of pushing large objects like pipes with their large mitted hands.

Other Koopa-like creatures[edit]

These creatures have Koopa-like traits, but have either never been confirmed as Koopas or have only been explicitly considered Koopas in early materials.

Rocky Wrench[edit]

In-game model of a Rocky Wrench from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass
Main article: Rocky Wrench

Rocky Wrenches are enemies and pop out of manhole covers on airships at random. They were stated to be a mole-like type of Koopa during Super Mario Bros. 3,[14][15] though their various derivatives, such as Monty Moles, are depicted as true moles. Between New Super Mario Bros. Wii and Mario Kart Tour, they were given a shell-less design resembling Monty Moles, though a further redesign in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass returned the shell. Despite this, the original description has not been reused since materials for Super Mario Bros. 3, and other non-turtle creatures wearing shells have been introduced in the interim.

Yoshi[edit]

Artwork of Yoshi for Mario Party 10 (reused for Super Mario Party and Mario Kart Tour)
Main article: Yoshi (species)

Yoshis are long-tongued omnivorous saurian creatures initially intended as Koopas.[16] After their debut, this connection was not brought up again for many years, but it would eventually be reconfirmed that they are turtles with the large red "saddle" being a natural shell.[17][18][19] As such, they are the one Koopa-based creature consistently depicted as friendly characters, with Yoshi being a major protagonist of both the Mario franchise as well as his own franchise.

Conkdor[edit]

Artwork of a Conkdor from Super Mario 3D World.
Main article: Conkdor

Conkdors are huge flightless birds with lavender-colored spiked Koopa shells and long necks and beaks they can use to bash anyone in front of them.

Skedaddler[edit]

Custom render of Skedaddler from Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
Main article: Skedaddler

Skedaddlers are timid ground squirrel-like enemies that spit seeds to attack. They have small, black shells very similar to the ones Rocky Wrenches sometimes have.

Blewbird[edit]

Custom render of Blewbird from Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Main article: Blewbird

Blewbirds are bird-like creatures that shoot their "beaks" as drill-like projectiles. They have small, black shells as well.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese カメ一族いちぞく[20][21]
Kame-ichizoku 		Turtle Tribe
クッパ一族いちぞく[22] (All Night Nippon Super Mario Bros.)
Kuppa-ichizoku 		Bowser Tribe
カメ族ぞく[23]
Kame-zoku 		Turtle Tribe
カメ[?]
Kame 		Turtle
Catalan Koopa (The Super Mario Bros. Movie)[?] -
Chinese (simplified) 喏库[?]
Nuòkù 		Derived from "喏库喏库" (Nuòkù'nuòkù, Koopa Troopa)
乌龟族[25] (Super Smash Bros.)
Wūguī Zú 		Turtle Tribe
龟族 (Mario Party Superstars)[?]
Guī Zú
Chinese (traditional) 烏龜族[26] (Mario Kart Wii)
Wūguī Zú 		Turtle Tribe
庫巴一族[27] (Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary)
Kùbā-yīzú 		Bowser Tribe
Dutch Koopa[?] -
French Koopa[?] -
German Koopa[?] -
Italian Koopa[?] -
Tribù delle Tartarughe (Super Mario Bros. manual)[?] Turtle Tribe
Korean 거북족[24]
Geobukjok 		Turtle Tribe
Portuguese Koopa[?] -
Russian Купа[?]
Kupa 		Koopa
Spanish Koopa[?] -

References[edit]

  1. ^ 1985. Super Mario Bros. instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 2.
  2. ^ "Bowser and his koopas have built the greatest museum in history, but to do it they have stolen many important items from the past." — Mario's Time Machine opening
  3. ^ Super Mario Bros. Japanese instruction booklet. The line in particular is 「強力な魔法を操る大ガメクッパの一族」 which, due to the various meanings of 「の」, can be interpreted as both the tribe of the great turtle Koopa who uses powerful magic or the Koopa tribe, great turtles who use powerful magic. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  4. ^ Super Mario Bros. North American instruction booklet, page 2.
  5. ^ History section of the Official Home of Mario. Note how the rectified story of Super Mario Bros. now states The Mushroom Kingdom was the peaceful home of the Toads until the day Bowser and his wicked minions invaded. Using powerful magic, Bowser™ transformed the Toads into bricks and quickly conquered the land. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  6. ^ Bowser's bio in the Official Home of Mario states The king of the Koopas dreams of ruling the Mushroom Kingdom, and only Mario and his brave friends stand in his way!. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  7. ^ As can be seen both by this diagram of Bowser's Minions on pages 88 and 89 of the Super Mario Zen Hyakka (「スーパーマリオ全百科」, Super Mario Complete Encyclopedia)Media:SMCE pages 88 89.png and the current bio of Bowser in the Mario Portal.
  8. ^ Nintendo of America (September 14, 2015). Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2015 (41:57). YouTube. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  9. ^ "These fighting turtles first appeared in Mario Bros. as Shellcreepers, then became Koopa Troopas and Koopa Paratroopas in the Super Mario Bros. series." – August 1991. Nintendo Mario Mania Player's Guide. Page 13.
  10. ^ 1994. Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten. Page 55.
  11. ^ "The Koopa is apparently an evolved form of this veteran of Mario Bros." – Shellcreeper trophy. NTSC Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
  12. ^ "A true veteran from way back in Mario Bros., this guy even predates Koopas, which apparently it evolved into." – Shellcreeper trophy. PAL Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
  13. ^ Treat4567 (December 28, 2014). [スマブラWiiU] フィギュア 全716種まとめ (2:38). YouTube (Japanese). Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  14. ^ 「モグラようなカメ族ぞく。穴あなからニョキッと出でてきてスパナを投なげてくる。飛行船ひこうせんの乗組員のりくみいんだ。」 ("Mole-like members of the Turtle Tribe. They will pop out of a hole to throw their spanner. They are the maintenance crew of the airship.") – スーパーマリオブラザーズ3 (Sūpā Mario Burazāzu Surī) instruction booklet. Page 38.
  15. ^ "Rocky is a turtle who kind of looks like a mole. He will suddenly appear and start to throw wrenches at Mario." – 1990. Super Mario Bros. 3 instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 37.
  16. ^ in the section of the Super Mario History Booklet dedicated to Super Mario WorldMedia:SMHAmerican SMW and SMAS.jpg Takashi Tezuka states that ''Yoshi was originally supposed to be a type of Koopa. That saddle you see on his back was actually his shell.
  17. ^ Nintendo Classic Mini: SNES developer interview – Volume 5: Super Mario World and Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. Nintendo UK (British English). Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  18. ^ Brian (April 27, 2019). Yoshi’s Crafted World devs on the art style, kindergarten inspiration, flip side gimmick, more. Nintendo Everything. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  19. ^ The Creator of the Famicom and the Designer of Super Mario are here!. GAME Watch (Japanese). Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  20. ^ 1986. Super Mario Bros. 2 Disk System instruction booklet. Nintendo (Japanese). Page 3.
  21. ^ 1988. スーパーマリオブラザーズ3 (Sūpā Mario Burazāzu Surī) instruction booklet. Nintendo (Japanese). Page 35.
  22. ^ 1986. All Night Nippon Super Mario Bros. instruction booklet. Page 6-7.
  23. ^ 1988. スーパーマリオブラザーズ3 (Sūpā Mario Burazāzu Surī) instruction booklet. Nintendo (Japanese). Page 38.
  24. ^ 해머를 던지는 거북족의 엘리트, 전망 좋은 높은 곳을 좋아하는 것 같다.(Hammer-throwing Elite of Turtle Tribe. He seems to like high place with good view.), from card description of Hammer Bro from Super Paper Mario
  25. ^ "在人们的印象中，马力欧一直是一个用特殊的跳跃技能与乌龟族战斗的水管工。 (In people's impression, Mario has always been a plumber who used special jumping skills to fight with the Turtle Tribe.)" – Mario profile. Super Smash Bros..
  26. ^ 瑪利歐賽車 Wii (日文版)：角色 - 台灣任天堂網站. Nintendo Taiwan (Traditional Chinese). Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  27. ^ 瑪利歐歷史｜超級瑪利歐兄弟 35週年｜任天堂. Nintendo HK (Traditional Chinese). Retrieved June 5, 2024.
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[Edit]
Miscellaneous Koopas
Characters Boom Boom • Boss Sumo Bro • Gattai monster • Motley Bossblob • Pom Pom • Tutankoopa
Species Boom Boom • Chargin' Chuck • Dark Striker • Koopa Striker • Shova • Soopa Striker • Sumo Bro • Toopa Striker
Relatives Conkdor • Rocky Wrench • Shellcreeper • Skedaddler • Yoshi
Subfamilies
Buzzy Beetles • Hammer Bros. • Koopas • Koopa Troopas (Koopa Paratroopas · Dry Bones) • Lakitus • Magikoopas • Spikes • Spinies
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Buzzy Beetles
Characters Butametto and Ushimetto • Chan • Metto Oyakata • Paper Mistake Buzzy Beetle • Spiky Joe • The Tiny Spinies • Torque
Species Big Bony Beetle • Big Buzzy Beetle • Bony Beetle • Buster Beetle • Buzz-Bomb • Buzzy Beetle • Buzzy Beetle Gang • Buzzy Beetle Tower • Dark Spike Top • Dark Stone Buzzy • Heavy Para-Beetle • M. M-Spike Top • Magmite • Magmus • Nattō • Noko Bombette • Para-Beetle • Paper Macho Buzzy Beetle • Red Spike Top • Shiny Buzzy Beetle • Small Buzzy Beetle • Small Buzzy Beetle Gang • Spike Top • Spiky Parabuzzy • Stone Buzzy
Related items Buzzy Shell • Flashy Shell
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Hammer Bros.
Characters Angus Boomer • Army Hammer Bro • Bamma • Border Bros. • Dr. Topper • Flare • Hammer Bro captain • Hamma Jamma • Hamma Jamma's father • Hamma Jamma's grandfather • Hammers (team) • Mr. Hammer • Ojīsan and Obāsan • Pentabros • Spiked Koopa
Species Amazing Flyin' Hammer Brother • Beanerang Bro • Boomerang Bro • Business Bro • C. A. F. H. Bro • Calm Hammer Bro • Chariot Bro • Chomp Bro • Circus Bro • Dark Boomerang Bro • Dark Fire Bro • Dark Hammer Bro • Elite Limbo Bro • Fire Bro • Gold Bro • Goomerang Brother • Hammer Bro • Heavy Fire Bro • Ice Bro • Juggler Bro • Limbo Bro • Paper Boomerang Bro • Paper Fire Bro • Paper Hammer Bro • Shady Sledge Bro • Sledge Bro • Small Hammer Bro • Yo Bro
Related items Boomerang • Boomerang Flower • Fireball • Hammer • Hammer Bro Orb • Hammer Suit • Ice Ball
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Koopa Troopas
Characters Apprentice • Bell Turtle • Captain Koopa Troopa • Chef Torte • Egyptian Koopa • Electro-Koopa King • Elmo • Grunt • Holly Koopa • Hookbill the Koopa • Jagger • Johnson • Jr. Troopa • King K • Kent C. Koopa • Kolorado • Kolorado's father • Kolorado's wife • Koopa (Mario Party DS) • Koopa Bros. • Koopa Koot • Koopa Krag • Koopa Master • Koopa Shepherdess • Koopa the Quick • Koopa Troopa (Mario Party 4) • Kooper • Koopie Koo • Koopley • Koopook • Koops • Koover • Kroop • Kung Fu Koopa • Kuzzle • Kylie Koopa • Master Duff • Master Lob • Master Stinger • Mecha Nokonoko • Mega Koopa • Monster Robot Troopa • Mutant Ninja Sentai Nokonokoman • Photographer • Private Koopa • Roving Racers • Shisai • Spiky John • Spiky Tom • The Koopinator • The KP Koopas • The Shellshockers
Species Ankoopa • Big Koopa Troopa • Bodyslam Koopa • Bombshell Koopa • Climbing Koopa • Dark Koopa • Dark Koopa (Super Paper Mario) • Dark Koopatrol • Dark Koopatrol (Super Paper Mario) • Dark Nokonoko • Dry Bones • Electro-Koopa (blue/red) • Elite Troopea • Glad Red Koopa • Gold Koopa • Gold Koopeleon • Koopa Paratroopa • Koopa Troopa • Koopa Troopa 6-Stack • Koopatrol • Koopeleon • KP Koopa • Mad Green Koopa • Mural Koopa • Noko Bombette • Paper Koopa Troopa • Paper Macho Koopa Troopa • Robo Koopa • Rolla Koopa • Shady Koopa • Shell (flashing) • Shiny Koopa Troopa • Small Koopa Troopa • Snooza Koopa • Snortoise • Space Troopa • State Troopa • Stormtroopa • Suika Nokonoko • Super Koopa • Super Troopa • Terra Cotta • Terrapin • Torte • Troopea • Unshelled Koopa • Wereturtle
Other relatives Shellcreeper
Related items Black Shell • Blue Shell • Courage Shell • Giant Blue Shell • Giant Green Shell • Giant Red Shell • Gold Shell • Green Shell • Koopa Bank Capsule • Koopa Dasher • Koopa Shell • Koopa Tea • Koopa Troopa Orb • Koopa Zapper • Kooper's Shell • Red Shell • Setback Shell • Shell (sticker) • Shell Patch • Shell Shock • Super Kōra • Triple Black Shells • Triple Gold Shells • Triple Green Shells • Triple Red Shells • Turtley Leaf • Yellow Shell
Subfamilies Dry Bones • Koopa Paratroopas
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Koopa Paratroopas
Characters Caged "Bird" • Corporal Paraplonk • Gattai monster • Knot-Wing the Koopa • Koopa General • Koopa Paratroopa Trio • Parakarry • Postmaster • Sergeant Flutter • Sphinx Zō • The KP Koopas • The Shellshockers
Species Big Koopa Paratroopa • Big Troopa • Dark Paratroopa • Dark Paratroopa (Super Paper Mario) • Dreamy Paratroopa • G. R. P-Troopa • Gold Koopa Paratroopa • Grand Troopa • Koopa Paratroopa • Koopa Paratroopa 10-Stack • KP Paratroopa • Mad G. P-Troopa • Malakoopa • Paper Macho Koopa Paratroopa • Paper Paratroopa • Parabones • Paratroopea • Scaratroopea • Shady Paratroopa • Shiny Paratroopa • Soopa Koopa Paratroopa • Z Koopa
Related items Koopa Troopa Orb • Lazy Shell • Paratroopa Shell • Para-Wing • Party-Wing • Troopa Medal
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Dry Bones
Characters Bones • Dry Bones • Kāmenētā • Sphinx Zō • The Dead Bones
Species Dark Bones • Dark Dull Bones • Dry Bones • Dry Bones 5-Stack • Dull Bones • Elite Dry Bones • Mega Dry Bones • Paper Dry Bones • Parabones • Red Bones • Sad Dry Bones • Suppon no Karon • Vomer
Related items Banisher • Dry Bones Dasher • Dry Bones Shell
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Lakitus
Characters Flight • King Lakitu • Laki • Lakilester • Lakilulu • Lakithunder • Lakitu • Lakitu Bros. • Royal bus driver • Spike Storm
Species Aqua Lakitu • C. Fishing Boo • Calm Lakitu • Commander Lakitu • Dark Lakitu • Fishing Boo • Fishin' Lakitu • Glam Lakitu • Gold Lakitu • Lakipea • Lakitufo • Lakitu • Lakitu in a Pipe • Lakitu King • Lakitu R • Thunder Lakitu • Wall Lakitu
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Magikoopas
Characters Bowser's cousin • Giant Kamek • Giant Magikoopa • Jerry • Kamek (Green, Red, White) • Kamek Krew • Kamek's Toadies • Kamella • Kammy Koopa • Paper Kamek • Papercraft Kamek • Psycho Kamek • The Magikoopa Masters • Wizakoopa • Wizenheimer
Species Big Magikoopa • Dark Magikoopa • Gray Magikoopa • Green Magikoopa • Magifoofa • Magikoopa • Purple Magikoopa • Red Magikoopa • Toady • White Magikoopa • Yellow Magikoopa
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Spikes
Characters Grubba • Macho Grubba • Paper Macho Spike Outlaw • Tolstar • Tubba Blubba • Tubba's Heart
Species Big Spike • Clubba • Dark Clubba • Fire Gabon • Mad Spike • Mega Stone Spike • Paper Macho Stone Spike • Paper Spike • Snow Spike • Spike • Stone Spike • White Clubba
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Spinies
Characters Kyodai Togemetto • Spike Storm
Species Big Spiny • Dark Spiny • Paper Spiny • Piranha Pod • Sad Spiny • Sharpea • Sky-Blue Spiny • Spike Blop • Spike Koopa • Spikester • Spikey • Spiny • Spiny Egg • Spiny R • Spiny Shroopa • Thorny • Urspike
Related items Giant Spiny Shell • Spiny Orb • Spiny Shell (blue) • Spiny Shell (red)
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Koopas
Characters Bowser, forms, and counterparts Alarm Koopa • Baby Bowser (Mega Baby Bowser) • Black Bowser • Blockhead Bowser • Bowcien • Bowser • Bowletta • Castle Bowser • Dreamy Bowser • Dry Bowser • Fury Bowser • Giant Bowser • Giga Bowser • Glohm Bowser • Golf Daiō • King Koopa's alter egos • King Tetris • Koopa 3 • MegaDragonBowser • Meowser • Molten Bowser • Paper Bowser • Qix Daiō • Shiny RoboBowser • Shrowser • Torino Daiō
Bowser's current game relatives Dry Bowser • Bowser Jr. • Paper Bowser Jr.
Bowser's former game relatives Bowser's Brother • Koopa Kid • Koopalings (Iggy Koopa · Larry Koopa · Lemmy Koopa · Ludwig von Koopa · Morton Koopa Jr. · Roy Koopa · Wendy O. Koopa)
Bowser's adaptation relatives Bowser's father • Bowser's mother • Bowser's sister • Enma Daiō • King Koopa's great-great grandkoop • Poopa La Koopa
Other Bowser X • C. Everett Koopa • Dark Bowser • Darkmess Bowser • Francis Ford Koopola • Gary Koopa • James Fennimore Koopa
Species Impostor Bowser • Koopa Kid • Koopa Zombie • Tail Bowser
Facsimiles and other constructs Robots Blasta Mechakoopa • Bowser??? • Bowser's mech • Flying Mechakoopa • Mecha-Bowser • Mecha Hand • Mechakoopa • Mega Mechakoopa • Mekakuppa • Mini Bowser • Mini Bowser Jr. • Rabbid Mechakoopa • Robo-suit • The Great King Bowser • Zappa Mechakoopa
Statues Abominable Snowkoopa • Bowser Monument • Bowser Snow Statue • Bowser Statue • Bowser Stunner • Guard Door • Koopa no Yukidaruma • Papercraft Bowser • Papercraft Bowser Jr.
Buildings Bowser's Castle • Bowser's Galaxy Generator • Koopamart • Temple of Koopa
Vehicles Bone Rattler • Flame Runner • Gilded King • Holiday King • Koopa Cruiser • Koopa King • Silver King
Related items Bowser Bomb • Bowser Candy • Bowser Capsule • Bowser Suit • Bowser's Shell • Grand Spiky Shell • Koopa Kid Orb • Spiky Shell
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