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{{species infobox
|image = [[Image:SMRPG_Pandorite.jpg|150px]]
|image=[[File:SMRPG NS Huhwhat.png|171px]]<br>Artwork from ''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)
|name = Pandorite
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
|location = [[Kero Sewers]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]])
|hp = 300
|variants=[[Whuhoh]]<br>[[Pleaseno]]<br>[[Comeon]]
|attack = 30
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|defense = 20
A '''Huhwhat''' (originally known as a '''Pandorite''') is an enemy disguised as a [[treasure chest|treasure box]] that appears in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|its remake]]. The creature inside the chest appears to be either a squat, pudgy ghost or a mole of some sort. It is encountered in the [[Kero Sewers]]. Its original name comes from the name of the Greek legend of {{wp|Pandora's box}}, a container that released the world's misfortunes when opened. In the remake, its new name of Huhwhat is a combination of the interjections "huh" and "what," while also staying true to its Japanese name.
|mgattack = 20
|mgdefense = 20
|attacks = [[Carni Kiss]], [[Flame Wall]], [[Scream]], [[Flame]]
|strengths = Sleep, Mute, Fear, Poison, Thunder, Fire, Ice
|weaknesses = Jump
|itemdropped = [[Trueform Pin]], [[Flower Jar]]
|coinsdropped = 30
|expgained = 10
|related = [[Box Boy]], [[Hidon]], [[Chester]]
|psychopath = I'm trying to sleep, OK?}}
A '''Pandorite''' is a monster-in-a-box found in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. Pandorites resemble squat, pudgy ghosts that disguise themselves as [[Treasure Boxes]]. As such, Pandorites can easily prey on unsuspecting adventurers searching for valuable treasure.


[[Mario]] and [[Mallow]] encounter a Pandorite while exploring the ghoul-infested [[Kero Sewers]]. In battle, the Pandorite proves that it is not only very clever, but that it is also quite powerful. The heroes discover that Pandorites possess both high physical attack and defense, and equally high magical attack and defense. In addition, almost all types of special attacks are ineffective against the treasure boxes (except for Mario's various [[Jump]] attacks). In battle, the Pandorite can wield exceptionally powerful fire magic, including the [[Flame]] and [[Flame Wall]] spells. The creature also uses the attack [[Scream]], inducing the [[Fear]] status ailment and cutting an ally's attack and defense in half. Additionally, the treasure chest ghost uses the special technique [[Carni-Kiss]], allowing Pandorite to voraciously bite a party member and cause significant damage. When it is not using special attacks, the specter inside the box occasionally reveals himself and assaults Mario's party. Eventually, Mario and Mallow overcome the Pandorite and continue their adventure.
A Huhwhat possesses both high physical attack and defense, and equally high magical attack and defense. It is immune to all special attacks, [[Mario]]'s various [[jump]] attacks excepted. In battle, a Huhwhat can cast various fire spells, including [[Flame (move)|Flame]] and [[Flame Wall]]. The creature inside the chest also uses the attack [[Scream]], which can induce the [[Fear]] status ailment and [[Carni-Kiss]], as well as physical strikes. Defeating Huhwhat rewards Mario's party with ten [[Experience Point]]s, 30 [[coin]]s, a [[Flower Jar]], and the [[Trueform Pin]]. If Mario exits the room and reenters it at any point, the treasure box that previously held the Huhwhat then contains an additional 50 coins instead.


Like real treasure chests, Pandorites are able to hold a considerable amount of treasure. After Mario and Mallow defeat the Pandorite in [[Kero Sewers]], the heroes receive ten experience points, thirty [[Coins]], a [[Flower Jar]], and a valuable [[Trueform Pin]]. This Trueform Pin proved useful in the eventual battle against the guardian of Kero Sewers, [[Belome]]. Later in the game, if Mario returns to the Treasure Box that previously held the Pandorite of Kero Sewers, he will receive an additional fifty Coins. In fact, as soon as Mario leaves Pandorite's room, the Treasure Box will be filled with the Coins, meaning Mario can simply exit and reenter the room to claim the additional reward.
Several monsters similar to a Huhwhat also appear in the game, those being a [[Whuhoh]], [[Pleaseno]], and [[Comeon]].
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
{{:Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars bestiary|transcludesection=Pandorite|image=[[File:Pandorite Sprite - Super Mario RPG.png]] &nbsp; &nbsp; [[File:SMRPG Pandorite mole.png]]||align=horizontal}}


Pandorite is, in all likelihood, related to [[Hidon]], [[Box Boy]], and/or [[Chester]], although the creature inside looks like what's inside a [[Cluster]].
===''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)===
{{:Monster List|transcludesection=Huhwhat}}


==Names in Other Languages==
==Gallery==
{{Foreignname
<gallery>
SMRPG_Pandorite.jpg|''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''
SMRPG NS Huhwhat true form.png|Huhwhat's true form, ''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ナンダロウ
|Jap=ナンダロウ
|JapR=Nandarō
|JapR=Nandarō
|JapM=}}
|JapM=Katakana version of「なんだろう」(''nan darō'', a Japanese phrase that roughly means "I wonder what it is")
 
|ChiS=谜达罗
==Trivia==
|ChiSR=Mídáluó
*Pandorite's name comes from the Greek legend of [[wikipedia:Pandora|Pandora]]. According to the legend, Pandora was the first female human ever created. Pandora opened a jar, now called "Pandora's Box", that released the world's misfortunes, such as plague, crime, poverty, greed, and war, just to name a few.
|ChiSM=From「谜」(''mí'', "enigma") and the part of Japanese name
*Pandorite (and its relatives) are the ''Super Mario RPG'' equivalent to the ''Final Fantasy'' series [[Mimic]]s, which are also monsters that disguise themselves as treasure chests.  Both ''Super Mario RPG'' and the ''Final Fantasy'' series were developed by [[Square Enix]].  In fact, Mimics appeared in the game ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]''
|ChiT=謎達羅
*If the player finds a roulette ? chest and gets three different icons, the last "monster chest" encountered will be battled again.
|ChiTR=Mídáluó
{{BoxTop}}
|ChiTM=From「謎」(''mí'', "enigma") and the part of Japanese name
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|GerM=Trick Chest
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|Ita=Scrignolo buh
|ItaM=Li'l chest boo; from ''scrigno'' ("treasure chest") and the diminutive suffix ''-olo''
|Kor=머지
|KorR=Meoji
|KorM=Childish pronunciation of "뭐지" (''mwoji'', a Korean phrase that roughly means "what?")
|Spa=Chascón
|SpaM=Portmanteau of ''chasco'' ("disappointment") with the augmentative suffix ''-ón'' and also ''arcón'' ("chest").  
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Latest revision as of 13:17, August 10, 2024

Huhwhat
Image of a Huhwhat from the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario RPG
Artwork from Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)
First appearance Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
Latest appearance Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023)
Variants

A Huhwhat (originally known as a Pandorite) is an enemy disguised as a treasure box that appears in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and its remake. The creature inside the chest appears to be either a squat, pudgy ghost or a mole of some sort. It is encountered in the Kero Sewers. Its original name comes from the name of the Greek legend of Pandora's box, a container that released the world's misfortunes when opened. In the remake, its new name of Huhwhat is a combination of the interjections "huh" and "what," while also staying true to its Japanese name.

A Huhwhat possesses both high physical attack and defense, and equally high magical attack and defense. It is immune to all special attacks, Mario's various jump attacks excepted. In battle, a Huhwhat can cast various fire spells, including Flame and Flame Wall. The creature inside the chest also uses the attack Scream, which can induce the Fear status ailment and Carni-Kiss, as well as physical strikes. Defeating Huhwhat rewards Mario's party with ten Experience Points, 30 coins, a Flower Jar, and the Trueform Pin. If Mario exits the room and reenters it at any point, the treasure box that previously held the Huhwhat then contains an additional 50 coins instead.

Several monsters similar to a Huhwhat also appear in the game, those being a Whuhoh, Pleaseno, and Comeon.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

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

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars enemy
Pandorite
Sprite of Pandorite, from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.     Sprite of a Pandorite open, revealing a Monty Mole-like creature from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars HP 300 FP 50 Speed 1
Location(s) Kero Sewers Attack 30 Magic attack 20
Role Common Defense 20 Magic defense 20
Bonus Flower None Yoshi Cookie None Morph rate 0%
Evade 0% Magic evade 0% Spells Flame Wall, Flame
Weak Jump Strong Fire, Thunder, Ice, Fear, Poison, Sleep, Mute, Critical Sp. attacks Carni-Kiss, Scream
Coins 30 Exp. points 20 Items Flower Jar (25%), Flower Jar (5%)
Psychopath "I'm trying to sleep, OK?"

Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)[edit]

Super Mario RPG enemy
Huhwhat
Image of a Huhwhat from the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario RPG HP 300 Weak Elements Jump Drops Flower Jar
Exp. 20 Weak Statuses N/A Rare Drops N/A
Found in Kero Sewers
Monster List profile Anxious about what might be in the box? You should be—it's a Huhwhat! They're usually watching you.
Thought Peek "*grumble* Way to bother a person when they're sleeping."
Animations

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ナンダロウ[?]
Nandarō
Katakana version of「なんだろう」(nan darō, a Japanese phrase that roughly means "I wonder what it is")
Chinese (simplified) 谜达罗[?]
Mídáluó
From「谜」(, "enigma") and the part of Japanese name
Chinese (traditional) 謎達羅[?]
Mídáluó
From「謎」(, "enigma") and the part of Japanese name
Dutch Huhwat[?] Portmanteau of "huh" and wat ("what"); direct parallel to the English name
French Cocoffrelin[?] From coffre ("chest") with the diminutive suffix -lin
German Tricktruhe[?] Trick Chest
Italian Scrignolo buh[?] Li'l chest boo; from scrigno ("treasure chest") and the diminutive suffix -olo
Korean 머지[?]
Meoji
Childish pronunciation of "뭐지" (mwoji, a Korean phrase that roughly means "what?")
Spanish Chascón[?] Portmanteau of chasco ("disappointment") with the augmentative suffix -ón and also arcón ("chest").