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[[File:NSMB ShellDash.png|thumb|Mario shell-dashing to defeat a [[Pokey]]]] | |||
The '''shell dash'''<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=2006|title=''New Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet|page=24}}</ref> is a move that [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] can perform by entering a [[shell]] and sliding around in it; it can be used in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''. As the player dashes, they defeat enemies and bounce off walls. In the games' multiplayer modes, any other players hit by this move power down or lose a life, depending on their form. | |||
==History== | |||
===''Super Mario'' series=== | |||
====''New Super Mario Bros.''==== | |||
The shell dash is a move in ''New Super Mario Bros.''. It can be performed only if the player is in their [[Shell Mario|Shell form]] after collecting a [[Blue Shell]]. It can be performed by [[dash|running]] for about two seconds or [[crouch]]ing on a slope. After doing so, Mario or Luigi ducks into his shell and dashes as fast as a moving [[Green Shell]] or [[Red Shell]]. Mario or Luigi can [[jump]] while using this move, as well as hit or break [[block]]s (off which, alongside walls, they ricochet) and defeat enemies; it takes three shell dash hits to defeat most bosses. Unlike when kicking a [[Koopa Troopa]]'s shell and hitting multiple enemies to earn increasing [[point]]s and [[extra life|extra lives]], Mario or Luigi earns only 200 points for every enemy defeated when using a shell dash. | |||
====''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''==== | |||
There is a similar move in ''Super Mario 3D World'' and [[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury|its Nintendo Switch port]]. If the player crouches while holding a Green Shell, they duck into the shell and dash; they remain idle if standing still in the [[Wii U]] version, whereas the [[Nintendo Switch]] version requires using the touch cursor to do so. Unlike in ''New Super Mario Bros.'', one can earn increasing points and extra lives with this move. The player can exit the shell anytime; if they do so, they do a [[Spin Jump]]. However, the player's character automatically exits the shell after a while, becoming dazed and stunned for a few seconds. If a player touches the [[Goal Pole]] while using this move, they get an extra life. | |||
In ''[[Bowser's Fury]]'', [[Fury Bowser]] uses his own version of the shell dash, which involves him tucking into his shell and rolling at Mario from the side of his carapace, rather than have his shell lie flat on the ground. When he does so, he leaves behind a trail of [[goop]], and if [[Giga Cat Mario]] claws his shell or [[Long Jump|long-jump]]s into it, he can be [[Ground Pound|ground-pound]]ed. | |||
===''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''=== | |||
During the boss fight against the [[Elite Trio]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'', [[Corporal Paraplonk]] can retreat into his shell to perform a shell dash at the Bros., who have to jump over his shell. Landing on Paraplonk's shell results in damage to Goomp and all of the [[Goomba]]s in the background. [[Bowser]] also uses this move during his second battle in his [[Giant Bowser|supersized form]], tucking into his shell and spinning to knock the [[Giant Luigi|supersized]] [[Luigi]] into the [[lava]] ocean around the arena, which Luigi counters with his hammer. Additionally, during his third fight as [[Dreamy Bowser]], Bowser is able to summon [[Dreamy Paratroopa]]s, which can attack by retreating into their shells and spin into their target, which also must be jumped over. | |||
==Names in other languages== | |||
{{foreign names | |||
|Jpn=コウラダッシュ | |||
|JpnR=Kōra Dasshu | |||
|JpnM=Shell Dash | |||
|Ita=Tarta-scatto<ref>{{cite|language=it|date=2006|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|title=''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' European manual|page=94}}</ref> | |||
|ItaM=Turtle-dash | |||
}} | |||
==References== | |||
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{{NSMB}} | {{NSMB}} | ||
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[[Category:Special moves]] | |||
[[Category:New Super Mario Bros.]] | [[Category:New Super Mario Bros.]] | ||
[[Category:Super Mario 3D World]] | [[Category:Super Mario 3D World]] | ||
[[ | [[it:Tarta-scatto]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:23, January 20, 2025
- Not to be confused with Shell Toss.
The shell dash[1] is a move that Mario and Luigi can perform by entering a shell and sliding around in it; it can be used in New Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario 3D World. As the player dashes, they defeat enemies and bounce off walls. In the games' multiplayer modes, any other players hit by this move power down or lose a life, depending on their form.
History[edit]
Super Mario series[edit]
New Super Mario Bros.[edit]
The shell dash is a move in New Super Mario Bros.. It can be performed only if the player is in their Shell form after collecting a Blue Shell. It can be performed by running for about two seconds or crouching on a slope. After doing so, Mario or Luigi ducks into his shell and dashes as fast as a moving Green Shell or Red Shell. Mario or Luigi can jump while using this move, as well as hit or break blocks (off which, alongside walls, they ricochet) and defeat enemies; it takes three shell dash hits to defeat most bosses. Unlike when kicking a Koopa Troopa's shell and hitting multiple enemies to earn increasing points and extra lives, Mario or Luigi earns only 200 points for every enemy defeated when using a shell dash.
Super Mario 3D World / Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury[edit]
There is a similar move in Super Mario 3D World and its Nintendo Switch port. If the player crouches while holding a Green Shell, they duck into the shell and dash; they remain idle if standing still in the Wii U version, whereas the Nintendo Switch version requires using the touch cursor to do so. Unlike in New Super Mario Bros., one can earn increasing points and extra lives with this move. The player can exit the shell anytime; if they do so, they do a Spin Jump. However, the player's character automatically exits the shell after a while, becoming dazed and stunned for a few seconds. If a player touches the Goal Pole while using this move, they get an extra life.
In Bowser's Fury, Fury Bowser uses his own version of the shell dash, which involves him tucking into his shell and rolling at Mario from the side of his carapace, rather than have his shell lie flat on the ground. When he does so, he leaves behind a trail of goop, and if Giga Cat Mario claws his shell or long-jumps into it, he can be ground-pounded.
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team[edit]
During the boss fight against the Elite Trio in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, Corporal Paraplonk can retreat into his shell to perform a shell dash at the Bros., who have to jump over his shell. Landing on Paraplonk's shell results in damage to Goomp and all of the Goombas in the background. Bowser also uses this move during his second battle in his supersized form, tucking into his shell and spinning to knock the supersized Luigi into the lava ocean around the arena, which Luigi counters with his hammer. Additionally, during his third fight as Dreamy Bowser, Bowser is able to summon Dreamy Paratroopas, which can attack by retreating into their shells and spin into their target, which also must be jumped over.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | コウラダッシュ[?] Kōra Dasshu |
Shell Dash | |
| Italian | Tarta-scatto[2] | Turtle-dash |
References[edit]
- ^ 2006. New Super Mario Bros. instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 24.
- ^ 2006. New Super Mario Bros. European manual. Nintendo of Europe (Italian). Page 94.
