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{{about|the robotic enemy|[[Bowser Jr.]]'s down special move in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]] / [[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]|[[Mechakoopa (move)]]}}
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{{distinguish|Mecha-Bowser|Mekakuppa}}
|image=[[File:NewMechaKoopa.jpg|200px]]<br>A '''Mechakoopa''' as seen in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''.
{{species infobox
|full_name=Mechakoopa
|image=[[File:NewMechaKoopa.jpg |200px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''
|species_origin=[[Koopa]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World]]'' ([[List of games by date#1990|1990]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World]]'' ([[List of games by date#1990|1990]])
|notable=[[Mecha-Bowser]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Party Jamboree]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' - [[Animal Crossing x Mario Kart 8|DLC Pack 2]] ([[List of games by date#2015|2015]])
|variant_of=[[Koopa (Bowser's species)|Koopa]]
|expand=
|variants=[[Blasta Mechakoopa]]<br>[[Flying Mechakoopa]]<br>[[Mega Mechakoopa]]<br>[[Rabbid Mechakoopa]]<br>[[Zappa Mechakoopa]]
|notable=[[Bowser???]]<br>[[Mecha-Bowser]]
|comparable=[[Mini Bowser (toy)|Mini Bowser]]<br>[[Robo Koopa (species)|Robo Koopa]]
}}
}}
'''Mechakoopas''' are one of [[Bowser]]'s many minions. They are small mechanical versions of [[Bowser]] himself, resembling a wind-up toy. They have a wind-up key on their back and their appearances feature several mechanical appendages. They walk in a rhythmical way and must wind themselves up again from time to time in order to keep moving.  
'''Mechakoopas''' (also formatted as '''Mecha Koopas''', '''Mecha-Koopas''',<ref>{{cite|title=Nintendo ''[[Mario Mania]]'' Player's Guide|page=147|date=August 1991|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref> or '''Meca Koopas'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Magazine System'' (AU) Issue #39|page=63|date=June 1996}}</ref>) are one of [[Bowser]]'s many minions that debuted in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. They are small mechanical versions of Bowser, resembling windup toys. Each of them has a windup key on its back, and their appearances feature several mechanical appendages. They walk in a rhythmical way and must wind themselves up again from time to time in order to keep moving. In most appearances, they have large lazy-eyed, slack-jawed faces resembling Bowser's original sprites from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and [[Lemmy|Lemmy Koopa]].


==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario World''====
====''Super Mario World''====
[[File:Mechakoopa.PNG|frame]]
[[File:Mechakoopa.png|frame]]
Mechakoopas make a short appearance in ''[[Super Mario World]]'', where they are only seen in the [[Front Door|last level]]. In this game, they get paralyzed for a short time when stepped on, so Mario can kick them around, pick them up and throw them. When they get thrown, however, they won't get very far like regular Koopa shells do. They are also not affected by ordinary kicks, as they just freeze, giving the player a chance to throw them somewhere; however, they are vulnerable against the [[Spin Jump]], which turns them into dust.
Mechakoopas make a short appearance in ''Super Mario World'', where they are only seen in the [[Front Door|last level]]. In this game, they get paralyzed for a short time when stepped on, so Mario can kick them around, pick them up and throw them. When they get thrown, however, they do not travel very far like regular Koopa shells do. Mechakoopas are also not affected by ordinary kicks, as they just freeze, giving the player a chance to throw them somewhere; however, they are vulnerable against the [[Spin Jump]], which turns them into dust.


Mechakoopas are also prevalent in ''Super Mario World''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s final battle, in which Bowser throws them off of his [[Koopa Clown Car]]. [[Mario]]/[[Luigi]] must throw them at Bowser in order to defeat him.
Mechakoopas are also prevalent in ''Super Mario World''{{'}}s final battle, in which Bowser throws them off of his [[Koopa Clown Car]]. [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] must throw them at Bowser six times in order to defeat him.


====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
[[File:Bowserjrbots.jpg|200px|thumb|left|A Mechakoopa in ''Super Mario Galaxy''.]]
Mechakoopas return in ''Super Mario Galaxy'' as '''Mecha-Bowsers'''.<ref>{{cite|author=Black, Fletcher|date=November 9, 2007|language=en-us|title=''Super Mario Galaxy'' PRIMA Official Game Guide|page=235, 236, 237, 238, 245|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|isbn=978-0-7615-5643-5}}</ref> Their design is drastically different and somewhat bigger, appearing more bulky and frog-like in build. They cannot be picked up by [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]]. Mecha-Bowsers are found in both the [[Toy Time Galaxy]] and the [[Dreadnought Galaxy]] and can breathe flames for fairly long amounts of time. They can even chase Mario, like [[Goomba]]s do. They can be defeated with a [[Ground Pound]] and stunned with a [[Star Spin]]. When defeated, they release a [[coin]]. They always tend to breathe fire right after recovering from being stunned.
Mechakoopas also appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' with a new look, and a new name, '''Mecha-Bowsers'''<ref>''Super Mario Galaxy'' [[Prima Games|Prima]] Official Game Guide, page 235.</ref>. They are found in [[Toy Time Galaxy]] and can breathe flames for fairly long amounts of time. They can even chase Mario, like [[Goomba]]s do. They can only be defeated with a [[Ground Pound]] and stunned with a [[Star Spin]]. When defeated, they release a coin.
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====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
[[File:Mecha-Koopas.PNG|200px|thumb|right|Mechakoopas in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''.]]
[[File:NSMBW Mechakoopa Screenshot.png|200px|thumb|Mechakoopas in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'']]
[[File:Mecha-Koopa sprite.PNG|frame|left]]
[[File:NSMBW Mechakoopa Render.png|frame|left]]
Mechakoopas (also known as '''Windup Koopas'''<ref>''New Super Mario Bros. Wii Prima Official Game Guide'', page 16.</ref> or '''Bowser Bots'''{{refneeded}}) return in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', where they were found on Airship levels. In this game, they have their appearance from the ''Mario Party'' games, and have the same attack pattern as they had in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. Unlike in ''Super Mario Galaxy'', they can't breathe fire.
Mechakoopas (referred to as '''Windup Koopas''' in the [[Prima Games|Prima]] guide)<ref>{{cite|author=Bueno, Fernando|title=''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' PRIMA Official Game Guide|page=16|date=November 15, 2009|publisher=Prima Games|language=en-us|isbn=978-0-307-46592-4}}</ref> reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', where they are only encountered on Airship levels. In this game, Mechakoopas are designed after their appearance in the ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' series, and retain their attack pattern from ''[[Super Mario World]]''. Unlike in ''Super Mario World'', they do not have teeth, and their wind-up key is black instead of being white with a turquoise base. Though they normally do not interact, modifying the game to put [[Yoshi]] in the same environment as Mechakoopas reveals that he can swallow one but not jump on one.
 
====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
[[File:SMG2 Flipsville New Digs Starting Planet.png|thumb|left|Mario near some Micro Mecha-Bowsers in the [[Flipsville Galaxy]]]]
The Mecha-Bowsers from ''Super Mario Galaxy'' reappear with the same attributes, but they are referred to as '''Micro Mecha-Bowsers'''<ref>{{cite|author=Browne, Catherine|title=''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' PRIMA Official Game Guide|date=May 23, 2010|page=28, 96, 153|publisher=Prima Games|language=en-us|isbn=978-0-307-46907-6}}</ref> (or '''Micro Mecha Bowsers''').<ref>{{cite|author=Browne, Catherine|title=''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' PRIMA Official Game Guide|date=May 23, 2010|page=93 and 152|publisher=Prima Games|language=en-us|isbn=978-0-307-46907-6}}</ref> They appear in the [[Flipsville Galaxy]] during the mission [[Flipsville's New Digs]] in the first section of the galaxy, and in the [[Cosmic Cove Galaxy]] during the mission [[Exploring the Cosmic Cavern]] on the last planet. In addition to the Ground Pound, Mario can also use the [[Spin Drill]] to defeat them by jumping over them and then drilling into them. Despite the name Micro Mecha-Bowser, they are not any smaller than they were previously. The name is intended to be in relation to the giant [[Toy Time Galaxy#Mecha-Bowser|Mecha-Bowser]], which does not appear in this game.


It is shown, that through hacking methods, that [[Yoshi]] can eat a Mechakoopa. However, he can't jump on one.
====''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''====
Mechakoopas return in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' with the same design and attacks as in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''. Only three of them appear on [[The Mighty Cannonship]] in [[Soda Jungle]].


====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
====''Super Mario Maker 2''====
Mechakoopas return in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', sporting their looks from ''Super Mario Galaxy''. Here, they appear in the [[Flipsville Galaxy]] during the mission "[[Flipsville Galaxy#Flipsville's New Digs|Flipsville's New Digs]]" in the first section of the galaxy, and in the [[Cosmic Cove Galaxy]] during the mission "[[Cosmic Cove Galaxy#Exploring the Cosmic Cavern|Exploring the Cosmic Cavern]]" on the last planet. In addition to the Ground Pound, Mario can also use the Spin Drill to defeat the Mechakoopas by jumping over them and then drilling into them.
[[File:SMM2-SMB3-Mechakoopa.png|frame|left]]
Mechakoopas were added to ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' in the version 3.0.0 update released on April 22, 2020. In addition to regular Mechakoopas, that behave as in previous installments, red and blue variants appear as alternate forms. The red versions, named [[Blasta Mechakoopa]]s, spit homing missiles that explode after a little while. The blue variants, called [[Zappa Mechakoopa]]s, periodically fire laser beams capable of destroying [[Brick Block]]s. In the nighttime ground theme, all Mechakoopas are equipped with jet engines, allowing them to hover. If given wings, they fly back and forth horizontally. They do not appear in the ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' game style. If the player [[Spin Jump]]s on it when it is sleeping in low [[gravity]], it will start moving either diagonally forwards or diagonally backwards at a steady pace. Since they did not appear in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', new sprites have been made for those styles, while the ''[[Super Mario World]]'' style corrects the single teal pixel on their windup key's base. In addition, the [[Mega Mechakoopa]] makes a reappearance by enlarging a normal Mechakoopa with a [[Super Mushroom]].


====''New Super Mario Bros. U''====
====''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''====
Mechakoopas return in the [[Wii U]] title ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' with the same design and attacks as in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''. They appear only in [[The Mighty Cannonship]] in the [[Soda Jungle]].
Mechakoopas return in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'', where they behave the same as in past installments. They primarily appear in [[Petal Isles Flying Battleship]], while new variants called [[Flying Mechakoopa]]s appear in [[Deep Magma Bog Flying Battleship]] and [[High-Voltage Gauntlet]].


====''Super Mario World'' cartoon====
===''Super Mario World'' cartoon===
[[File:CartoonMechakoopa.jpg|thumb|A Mechkoopa in the ''Super Mario World'' animated series.]]
[[File:CartoonMechakoopa.jpg|thumb|A Mechkoopa in the ''Super Mario World'' television series episode, "[[Mama Luigi]]".]]
Mechakoopas, referred to as '''Mechkoopas''', and sometimes generically called "'''robots'''", appeared in several episodes throughout the [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'' animated series]].
{{quote|Watch out, [[Luigi]]. These Mechkoopa robots will eat ya alive!|[[Mario]]|"[[Mama Luigi]]"}}
Mechakoopas, referred to as '''Mechkoopas''' and sometimes generically called "'''robots'''," appear in several episodes throughout the [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'' animated series]]. Unlike their game counterparts, the animated Mechkoopas have light-green arms with white claws on their fingers.


Their first appearance is in the episode "[[Send in the Clown]]", where a Mechkoopa riding a bicycle acts as the tight-rope walker in [[Bowser]]'s circus, the "Koopaling Bros. Circus". After the circus is revealed to be a trap, this Mechkoopa, along with several [[Chargin' Chuck]]s, chase Mario through [[Bowser's Castle|Neon Castle]]. The Mechkoopa is eventually defeated by Mario, who gains the [[Caped Mario|cape ability]]. Later in the episode, Bowser attempts to defeat Mario by throwing several Mechkoopas at him from the [[Koopa Clown Car]]. Mario, after knocking a Mechkoopa unconscious, defeats Bowser by hurling the Mechkoopa at the car, causing it to malfunction and crash in a very similar way as ''Super Mario World''.
Mechkoopas' first appearance is in the episode "[[Send in the Clown]]," where a Mechkoopa riding a bicycle acts as the tightrope walker in [[Bowser|King Koopa]]'s circus, the "Koopaling Bros. Circus." After the circus is revealed to be a trap, this Mechkoopa, along with several [[Chargin' Chuck|Koopa football player]]s, chases Mario through [[Bowser's Castle|Neon Castle]]. The Mechkoopa is eventually defeated by Mario, who gains the [[Cape Mario|cape ability]]. Later in the episode, Koopa attempts to defeat Mario by throwing several Mechkoopas at him from the [[Koopa Clown Car]]. Mario, after knocking a Mechkoopa unconscious, defeats Koopa by hurling the Mechkoopa at the car, causing it to malfunction and crash in a very similar way as ''Super Mario World''.


Mechkoopas next make a small appearance in the "[[The Night Before Cave Christmas]]", where several of them attempt to attack Mario and Yoshi, who had broken into Neon Castle. Mario and Yoshi escape these Mechkoopas when Mario grabs a [[Cape Feather|Feather]] to transform into Cape Mario and flies away.
Mechkoopas next make a small appearance in "[[The Night Before Cave Christmas]]," where several of them attempt to attack Mario and Yoshi, who had broken into Neon Castle. Mario and Yoshi escape these Mechkoopas when Mario grabs a [[Cape Feather|Feather]] to transform into Cape Mario and flies away.


The last appearance of Mechkoopas in the ''Super Mario World'' TV series is in the show's final episode, "[[Mama Luigi]]". During Luigi's story, Bowser sends a brigade of Mechkoopas after Mario and Luigi as the two explore Bowser's throne room looking for Yoshi. After the Mechkoopas chase them for a while, they are eaten by Yoshi.
The last appearance of Mechkoopas in the ''Super Mario World'' TV series is in the show's final episode, "[[Mama Luigi]]." During Luigi's story, Koopa sends a brigade of Mechkoopas after Mario and Luigi as the two explore Koopa's throne room while looking for Yoshi. After the Mechkoopas chase them for a while, they are eaten by Yoshi.


====''Nintendo Adventure Books''====
===''Nintendo Adventure Books''===
In ''[[Flown the Koopa]]'', if Mario and Luigi run into Bowser in the Valley of the Koopas, he will sic four Mechakoopas he had hidden in the trash can he was using as a chair on the two. In one possible scenario, Luigi will smash one of the Mechakoopas with his wrench, and make the others destroy themselves (by pressing the sports channel button) after taking their remote from Bowser. In the second scenario, the Mechakoopas will knock the Mario Bros. out with their telescoping robotic arms, then turn on Bowser, knocking him out as well. The Mechakoopas then wander off, intent on enacting their own world domination schemes.
In ''[[Flown the Koopa]]'', if Mario and Luigi run into Bowser in the Valley of the Koopas, he will sic four Mechakoopas he had hidden in the trash can he was using as a chair on the two. In one possible scenario, Luigi will smash one of the Mechakoopas with his wrench, and make the others destroy themselves (by pressing the sports channel button) after taking their remote from Bowser. In the second scenario, the Mechakoopas will knock the Mario Bros. out with their telescoping robotic arms, then turn on Bowser, knocking him out as well. The Mechakoopas then wander off, intent on enacting their own world domination schemes.


In ''[[Unjust Desserts]]'', it's mentioned by Luigi that some Mechakoopas were among the creatures [[Magikoopa]] shrank and tricked Yoshi into eating, though none are encountered in the actual story.
In ''[[Unjust Desserts]]'', it is mentioned by Luigi that some Mechakoopas were among the creatures [[Magikoopa]] shrank and tricked Yoshi into eating, though none are encountered in the actual story.


====''Super Mario-Kun''====
===''Super Mario-kun''===
[[File:Mecha-Koopa SuperMarioKun 4.jpg|thumb|155px|left]]
[[File:Mecha-Koopa SuperMarioKun 4.jpg|thumb|155px|Mechakoopas in volume 4 of ''Super Mario-kun'']]
During a fight with Mario and Yoshi, Bowser uses Mechakoopas as projectiles in volume 4 of ''[[Super Mario-Kun]]'', similar to his attack in the original game. Yoshi stuffs them in his mouth and spits them back, hitting Bowser.
During a fight with Mario and Yoshi, Bowser uses Mechakoopas as projectiles in volume 4 of ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'', similar to his attack in the original game. Yoshi stuffs them in his mouth and spits them back, hitting Bowser.


===''[[Yoshi's Safari]]''===  
===''Yoshi's Safari''===  
Mechakoopas appeared in Bowser's Castle in ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]''. In this game, they could be stunned with the [[Super Scope]]'s bullets, but would awaken momentarily unless [[Yoshi]] walked into them.
Mechakoopas appeared in Bowser's Castle in ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]''. In this game, they could be stunned with the [[Super Scope]]'s bullets, but would awaken momentarily unless [[Yoshi]] walked into them.


====''Super Mario Adventures''====
===''Super Mario Adventures''===
In the ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'' comic, the [[Koopalings]], after having captured Mario by chance, used two Mechakoopas to send a message to Luigi, [[Toad]] and Yoshi. Either they exchange Princess Toadstool for Mario, or Mario will be killed, after saying this, the Mechakoopas symbolically burnt a Mario Doll with the flamethrowers in their mouths. Luigi then said, "That's Blackmail!". Luigi, with help from [[Friendly Floyd]], managed to trick the two Mechakoopas by making them take him to the Koopalings instead of Princess Toadstool.
In the ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'' comic, the [[Koopalings]], after having captured Mario by chance, used two Mechakoopas to send a message to Luigi, [[Toad]] and Yoshi. Either they exchange Princess Toadstool for Mario, or Mario will be killed, after saying this, the Mechakoopas symbolically burnt a Mario doll with the flamethrowers in their mouths. Luigi then said, "That's blackmail!". Luigi, with help from [[Friendly Floyd]], managed to trick the two Mechakoopas by making them take him to the Koopalings instead of Princess Toadstool.


===''Hotel Mario''===
===''Hotel Mario''===
[[File:Hotelmech.jpg|thumb|right]]
In ''[[Hotel Mario]]'', Mechakoopas (parsed '''Mecha Koopas'''<ref>''Hotel Mario'' instruction book. Page 16.</ref>) reside in [[Wendy's Blitz Snarlton Hotel]] and [[Bowser's Seizures Palace Hotel]]. They are blue and trundle around in an odd manner. When stomped, they somewhat shrivel up and temporarily cease movement. When roughly 3/4 of the stage's [[Time Limit|time]] runs out, they simultaneously break down and become immobile piles of junk. This can be an obstacle if one is in front of a door, requiring at least six jumps to be pushed aside. They can be defeated with a [[fireball]].
In ''[[Hotel Mario]]'', Mechakoopas (parsed "'''Mecha Koopas'''" in the manual) reside in [[Bowser's Seizures Palace Hotel]]. They are blue in colour, and trundle around in an odd manner. When stomped, they somewhat shrivel up, and temporarily cease movement. When roughly 3/4 of the stage's [[Time Limit|time]] runs out, they simultaneously break down and become immobile piles of junk. This can be an obstacle if one is in front of a door, requiring at least six jumps to be pushed aside. They can be defeated with a [[fireball]].
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===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
[[File:Bowser crush.gif|thumb|left|200px|A giant Mechakoopa in Bowser Crush.]]
[[File:SMRPG Bowser Crush.png|thumb|left|A giant Mechakoopa in Mechakoopa Stomp.]]
In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', Bowser uses a giant, green Mechakoopa (parsed "'''Mecha Koopa'''" in the manual) as a weapon in his attack, [[Bowser Crush]]. This Mechakoopa was developed in a top-secret laboratory deep in Bowser's Keep for several months.<ref>Miller, K. 1996. ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' Nintendo Player's Guide, p. 13.</ref>
In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', Bowser uses a giant Mechakoopa, parsed '''Mecha Koopa''' in original releases,<ref>{{cite|date=1996|title=''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' instruction booklet|page=40|publisher=Nintendo of America|author|Nintendo|language=en-us}}</ref>) as a weapon in his attack, [[Mechakoopa Stomp]]. This Mechakoopa was developed in a top-secret laboratory deep in Bowser's Keep for several months.<ref>{{cite|author=Miller, Kent|date=1996|title=''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' Nintendo Player's Guide|page=13|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref>


===''Mario Kart'' series===
===''Mario Kart'' series===
Mechakoopas appear as obstacles in one part of the tracks [[Bowser Castle 4]] from ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' and [[Ribbon Road|<small>GBA</small> Ribbon Road]] from the ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' DLC pack [[Animal Crossing x Mario Kart 8|''Animal Crossing'' × ''Mario Kart 8'']].
====''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''====
Mechakoopas, also known as '''Koopas'''<ref>{{cite|date=Summer 2001|title=''[[nwiki:Nintendo Power Advance|Nintendo Power Advance]]'' volume 2|page=21|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Walsh, Doug|publisher=BradyGAMES|date=August 21, 2001|title=''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'' Official Racing Guide|page=97|isbn=0-7440-0091-2}}</ref> or '''Wind-Ups''',<ref>{{cite|date=Summer 2001|title=''[[nwiki:Nintendo Power Advance|Nintendo Power Advance]]'' volume 2|page=20|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref> are obstacles in the course [[Bowser Castle 4]] of the [[Special Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''. A group of three appear on one of the straightaways, walking across the course and back. If a racer hits one, they will spin out. Mechakoopas are absent from the ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' rendition of Bowser's Castle 4.
 
====''Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
[[File:MechakoopaMK8.png|thumb|120px|A Mechakoopa in ''Mario Kart 8'']]
Mechakoopas appear as obstacles in {{classic-link|GBA|Ribbon Road}} in the Bell Cup of ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. In this game, they are much larger than most iterations of them, mostly due to the stage taking place in a miniaturized toy castle in a bedroom. Mechakoopas walk around in circles and serve as road hazards, and hitting one causes the player's vehicle to spin out.


===''Mario Party'' series===
===''Mario Party'' series===
====''Mario Party 5''====
====''Mario Party 5''====
In ''[[Mario Party 5]]'', the player will fight a group of Mechakoopas in the first part of the final battle. They would walk around, occasionally flashing red, then unleashing fiery breath. Jumping on them once will cause them to explode. The player must throw them at each other, or just avoid them all for 60 seconds. Jumping on a Mechakoopa while it's breathing fire will hurt the player.
In ''[[Mario Party 5]]'', the player will fight a group of Mechakoopas in the first part of the final battle minigame, [[Frightmare]]. They would walk around, occasionally flashing red, then unleashing fiery breath. Jumping on them once will cause them to explode. The player must throw them at each other, or just avoid them all for 60 seconds. Jumping on a Mechakoopa while it's breathing fire will hurt the player. This game marks the debut of Mechakoopa's current design.
 
====''Mario Party Advance''====
[[File:MPA Mechakoopa Character Screenshot.png|frame]]
{{quote|...Can I--bzt--help you?|Mechakoopa|[[Mario Party Advance]]}}
In ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'', a mathematically gifted Mechakoopa appears in [[Shroom City (Mario Party Advance)|Shroom City]]. According to his description, he works at the [[Mushroom Library]] and often gets lost in thought. He is found at the library, engrossed in a book. When approached, he introduces himself as a mathematician, and boasts that he discovered Mechakoopa's Theorem. He then sets up a quiz of sorts: if the player correctly answers his three questions (all of which relate to math), they receive a [[Gaddget]]. If all three of the questions are answered correctly, he ecstatically praises the character as a genius before giving them the [[Castle Night]] Gaddget. He states that this Gaddget, among many others, recently fell out of the sky, and he hopes that the player can help clean up this mess. The ending credits state that he spends all of his time trying to write a new mathematical theorem.


====''Mario Party 7''====
====''Mario Party 7''====
[[File:TunnelofLava.png|thumb|A group of Mechakoopas in a circle as it appears in ''Mario Party 7''.]]
[[File:TunnelofLava.png|thumb|left|A group of Mechakoopas in a circle as it appears in ''Mario Party 7''.]]
In ''[[Mario Party 7]]'', Mechakoopas appear in the one-player, Bowser mini-game, [[Tunnel of Lava!]]. Here, one Mechakoopa will eat the key to freedom from Bowser's mini-game area and will retreat into a hole, only to come back a second later with many other Mechakoopas. The Mechakoopas would then circle the character, who would have to stomp on the correct Mechakoopa's head while they circled them before Bowser stomped on the character 30 seconds later. The Mechakoopas had an attack pattern similar to that found in ''Mario Party 5'', except all the Mechakoopas will breathe fire simultaneously.
In ''[[Mario Party 7]]'', Mechakoopas appear in the minigame [[Tunnel of Lava!]]. Here, one Mechakoopa will eat the key required to win the minigame and will retreat into a hole, only to come back a second later with many other Mechakoopas. The Mechakoopas will then orbit a focal point at the player's starting position, and the player must stomp on the correct Mechakoopa within 30 seconds. The Mechakoopas have an attack pattern similar to that in the Frightmare minigame from ''Mario Party 5'', except all the Mechakoopas will breathe fire simultaneously.
 
====''Mario Party Advance''====
[[File:MPAmecha.png|thumb|left|Mechakoopa in his library in ''Mario Party Advance''.]]
[[File:MPAMecha koopa.gif|frame]]
In ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'', a Mechakoopa owned the [[Mushroom Library]], and appeared to be an arithmetic genius. The player must complete the quest "Mathemagician!" for the Mechakoopa in order to get a [[Gaddget]]. The quest consisted of answering three simple math problems; after answering the three questions correctly, the player will be awarded with a Gaddget. The ending says that Mechakoopa spends his time creating a new theorem.


====''Mario Party 9''====
====''Mario Party 9''====
In ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', Mechakoopas are given a minor appearance. They only appear in the minigame [[Mecha Choice]], in which they chase the player through the hallway. They also appear to surround the player if he or she chooses the incorrect door. During the first Captain Event on [[Bowser Station]], Heart Star Colony, if there are less than 4 players, Mechakoopas will fill the open spaces, ensuring that there will always be three players for the captain to match.
In ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', Mechakoopas are given a minor appearance. They only appear in the minigame [[Mecha Choice]], in which they chase the player through the hallways. They also surround the player if they choose the incorrect door. During the first Captain Event on [[Bowser Station]], Heart Star Colony, if there are less than 4 players, Mechakoopas will fill the open spaces, ensuring that there will always be three players for the captain to match.


====''Mario Party 10''====
====''Mario Party 10''====
In ''[[Mario Party 10]]'', a giant Mechakoopa is one of the game's mid-bosses. In its boss minigame, players must ride up elevators and swing on suspensions hanging from the ceiling to jump on the Mechakoopa's head and deal damage. As its health dwindles, the Mechakoopa will begin moving more erratically and breathing fire to try and catch players off-guard.
While regular Mega Mechakoopas do not appear in ''[[Mario Party 10]]'', [[Mega Mechakoopa]] appears as a boss.
 
====''Super Mario Party''====
In ''[[Super Mario Party]]'', while no actual Mechakoopas appear, a Mechakoopa makes a cameo appearance as artwork in the minigame [[Absent Minded]], where it is one of the characters that can be chosen as a guess.


===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''====
Smaller versions of Mechakoopas make a short appearance in ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' as conductors to complete circuits of electricity in [[Bowser's Castle]] (Unnamed toy mice held the same purpose previously in [[Woohoo Hooniversity]]).
Smaller versions of Mechakoopas make a short appearance in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' as conductors to complete circuits of electricity in [[Bowser's Castle]]; unnamed toy mice held the same purpose previously in [[Woohoo Hooniversity]].


====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
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Mechakoopas make their second appearance in the [[Mario & Luigi (series)|''Mario & Luigi'' series]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''. They appear in [[Dreamy Neo Bowser Castle]] as common enemies rather than obstacles and retain the same appearance as in other recent games. In the field, Mechakoopas run back and forth rapidly, making them difficult to avoid. They gradually slow-down to a halt as their key unwinds, and will spend a moment rewinding it, before continuing running about again. In battle they appear in fairly large groups, working together to attack Mario in three ways.
|name=Mechakoopa
 
|image=[[File:MechakoopaMLDT.png|25px]]
Their first attack method is lining up in several columns. Each column approaches one by one. If a Mechakoopa is aligned with Mario and is close enough, it will spit fireballs forward. Mario can move up and down or jump to avoid the fireballs, then jump to get over or land onto a Mechakoopa. Mechakoopas will stop shooting fireballs once they get closer, accelerating a little before the collision. A Mechakoopa that hits enough times with its fireballs will leave the formation instead of reaching Mario. The last column may not be full depending on the number of Mechakoopas, leaving a blind spot where the attack is easily avoided. These fireballs may inflict [[Char]].
|location=[[Dreamy Neo Bowser Castle]]
 
|level=31
For the second attack the Machakoopas surround Mario, forming a small group for each of the four cardinal directions. The groups will hop in an order, denoting the order that each group has one Mechakoopa break off and charge at Mario. The player can counter this attack with the hammer.
|hp=124
 
|power=176
Their third attack is only performed by smaller groups of Mechakoopas. They line up and charge into Mario one-by-one, which is countered by jumping. If the Mechakoopa hops while approaching, it will jump over Mario. This can only be avoided by remaining idle.
|defense=234
 
|speed=139
If a Mechakoopa is damaged, either with a [[First Strike]] or during the battle, it will malfunction. This is denoted by electricity coursing around it. In this state, when the Mechakoopa spits fireballs during the first attack, fireballs that miss will loop back around and potentially damage the Mechakoopa. The tells for a malfunctioning Mechakoopa during the second and third attack are reversed. For the second attack a malfunctioning Mechakoopa will circle around and attack from the direction opposite of the group it came from. For the third attack, a malfunctioning Mechakoopa will jump over Mario by default and the hop tell indicates that it will not jump. Damaging a Mechakoopa again makes it go back to normal.
|experience=40
 
|coins=8
Mechakoopas can give Mario the [[Trip]] status.
|coinrate=100%
 
|itemdrop=Max Candy (1%)
During the battle with [[Bowser Jr.]], Mechakoopas appear as objects that Mario and Luigi can throw at him while riding his [[Junior Clown Car]].
|raredrop=None (0%)
 
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====''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''====
Mechakoopas appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' as enemies. They attack by standing in front of a bro and spitting a fireball at him which is countered with the hammer, if they look straight they will shoot straight, and if they look up the fireball will go in an angle, and if shooting at Paper Mario it will fire multiple smaller fireballs. They also do the same one-by-one charge attack as in ''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team'', which works the same way. Like in ''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team'', when they take damage, they will malfunction and reverse their attack pattern.
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''====
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'', Mechakoopas replace [[Mecha-Chomp]]s as regular enemies in Woohoo Hooniversity, and the Mechakoopas found in Bowser's Castle have been replaced with the toy mice. In battle, Mechakoopas attack by simply charging into the bro it lines up with. However, if it is malfunctioning, it will instead charge into the bro it is not aligned with. Mechakoopas also appear in ''[[Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser]]'' as recruitable allies, and appear in the missions [[Double Trouble Koopaling Caper]] and [[Goomba's Worth]]. They are melee troopers, and they attack by running into opponents. Their special skill, Mega Tackle, allows them to charge into an enemy. Mechakoopas are strong against [[Chargin' Chuck]]s, but are weak to [[Broozer]]s.
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''====
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'', Mechakoopas appear in the ''Bowser Jr.'s Journey'' mode, where they are enemies and recruitable allies. They appear as [[Bowser Jr.]]'s first troops, and are melee troopers.
 
===''Mario Tennis'' series===
In the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]], Mechakoopas are line judges in the Bowser's Castle courts of ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' and ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]''. In ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'', Mechakoopas walk around in [[Inferno Island]] as obstacles, flashing red and exploding when they approach the player. The player can knock the Mechakoopas away with their tennis racket, allowing them to damage opponents.
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
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Mechakoopas serve as [[Bowser Jr.]]'s down special move in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. They get released from the [[Junior Clown Car]] and walk across the arena, turning around at ledges. In the former games, if it makes contact with an opponent, it knocks them up into the air before exploding; in the latter, however, the Mechakoopa latches onto the opponent while knocking them upward. It will also explode if attacked or simply left on its own, as well as also being able to be picked up and thrown.
 
In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', a Mechakoopa also appears as a support [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]], which reduces damage taken from lava floors when equipped.
 
===''Minecraft''===
In the Super Mario Mash-up in ''[[Minecraft]]'', [[minecraftwiki:Hoglin|Hoglins]] are replaced by Micro Mecha-Bowsers from ''Super Mario Galaxy''. Additionally, red variants replace Zoglins.
 
===''Dr. Mario World''===
Mechakoopas appear in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'' as assistants. In stage mode, their effect is to increase the obtained score for each yellow [[virus]] eliminated, where the base score increase is greater at higher levels. In versus mode, their effect is to instead increase the speed of the attack meter for both the user and their opponent, where the amount of points required to fill the attack meter is reduced by the percentage listed, rounded down to the nearest round number. The attack meters are reduced further when other assistants with the same effect are present, such as with [[Fly Guy]] or another Mechakoopa.
 
===''Paper Mario: The Origami King''===
[[File:OrigamiMechakoopa.jpg|thumb|100px|An origami Mechakoopa]]
Mechakoopas make their ''Paper Mario'' debut in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'', where origami variants of them act as enemies. One Mechakoopa can appear in random battles, and can flee if not defeated in one turn. Its only attack is breathing fire at Mario. If they are defeated, a 1,000 Coin bag will be rewarded upon returning to the overworld.
 
===''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope''===
[[File:SoH Rabbid Mechakoopas.png|thumb|left|Bowser summoning [[Rabbid Mechakoopa]]s in ''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope'']]
While no regular Mechakoopas appear in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'', Mechakoopas with [[Rabbid]]-like features called [[Rabbid Mechakoopa]]s are summoned as Bowser's technique. They can also can be upgraded into [[Fire Rabbid Mechakoopa]]s via Bowser's [[Skill Tree]]. Additionally, [[Darkmess]] versions called [[Darkmess Rabbid Mechakoopa]]s can be summoned by [[Darkmess Bowser]].
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===Unused appearances===
====''Mario Kart Wii''====
A bike based on a Mechakoopa appears in [[List of Mario Kart Wii pre-release and unused content|concept art]] for ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. It was called the「メカクッパ DX」(''Mekakuppa DX''), translated to "Mechakoopa DX", but the concept ultimately did not make it into the final product.
 
==Profiles and statistics==
===''[[Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten]]''===
{{PBMCD profile
|name=メカクッパ (JP) / Mechakoopa (EN)
|artwork=[[File:Mechakoopa Perfect.png|200px]]
|shuzoku=メカ族
|seikaku=冷たい
|tojo_gemu=ワールド
|desc='''<big>ねじまき式のクッパ大王</big><br>
ねじまき式で動くロボットクッパ。魔王の谷でクッパ大王(P26)の親衛隊として働いている。メカなので、恐怖を知らず、やられてもやられても、ゾロゾロと出てくる。1匹ずつは、それほど強くない。<ref name=Daijiten>{{cite|author=Shogakukan|date=1994|language=ja|title=「パーフェクト版 マリオキャラクター大事典」 (''Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten'')|page=[https://i.imgur.com/rVZZzJu.jpeg 216]}}</ref>
|tribe=Mecha clan
|disposition=Unfeeling
|game_appearances=World
|eng_desc='''''<big>Wind-up Bowser the Great</big><br>
''A wind-up robotic Bowser. They work in the Valley of Bowser as a bodyguard of Bowser the Great (p. 26). They are mechanical, so they know no fear, and come out in droves, one after another. Individually, they are not very strong.''
}}
}}


Mechakoopas make their second appearance in the [[Mario & Luigi (series)|''Mario & Luigi'' series]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''. They appear in [[Dreamy Neo Bowser Castle]] as common enemies rather than obstacles and retain the same appearance as in other recent games. In the field, Mechakoopas run back and forth rapidly, making them difficult to avoid. In battle they appear in fairly large groups, working together to attack the Bros in two ways. Their first attack method is lining up single-file and either jumping or spitting fireballs, which Mario must jump to avoid. For the second attack they surround Mario from all four directions and charge at him in the order they hop, and Mario hits them away with the hammer. If a Mechakoopa is damaged before or during battle, it will malfunction and reverse its attack pattern. Mechakoopas can give a Bro. the trip status.
===''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''===
*'''Trading Card description:''' ''These enemies definitely like to toy with you. Mechakoopas, found in the Airship levels, look like little wind-up versions of Bowser. They walk around in a robotic way and must make frequent stops to wind themselves up again and again. This provides you with a golden opportunity to pick them up and throw'em out of the way.''<br>
'''Card Number: 17 (Normal), F16 (Silver)'''
 
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
{{:Mario & Luigi: Dream Team bestiary|transcludesection=Mechakoopa|align=horizontal}}
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''====
{{:Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam bestiary|transcludesection=Mechakoopa (1)|align=horizontal|image=[[File:MechakoopaPaperJam.gif]]}}
{{:Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam bestiary|transcludesection=Mechakoopa (2)|align=horizontal|image=[[File:MechakoopaPaperJam.gif]]}}
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''====
{{:Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions bestiary|transcludesection=Mechakoopa|image=[[File:MLSSBMMechakoopaIdle.gif]]|align=horizontal}}
*'''''Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser'' profile:''' ''They use their small bodies to bob and weave about. <font color=red>Especially strong against Chargin' Chucks</font>, but <font color=blue>weak against Broozers</font>.''
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''====
*'''''Bowser Jr.'s Journey'' profile:''' ''What they lack in power, they make up for with agility and sheer numbers. An easy target for <font color=blue>mechanically-inclined enemies</font>.''


===''Mario Power Tennis''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
In ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', Mechakoopas make a minor appearance alongside [[Magikoopa]]s in the background of the Bowser's Castle court.
{{Spirit
|no=62
|name=Mechakoopa
|image=[[File:NewMechaKoopa.jpg|100px]]
|series=''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' Series
|type=Support
|slots=1
|class=Advanced
|effects=Lava-Floor Resist
|obtain=[[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light]] ([[smashwiki:Molten Fortress|Molten Fortress]]); [[smashwiki:Spirit Board|Spirit Board]]
|opponents=Tiny [[Bowser]] ×4
|rule_1=The enemy starts the battle with a [[Bob-omb]]
|stage=[[Mushroom Kingdom U]] (tower)
|song=King Bowser - Super Mario Bros. 3
}}


===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''===
===''Dr. Mario World''===
Mechakoopas serve as [[Bowser Jr.]]'s down special move in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''. They get released from the [[Junior Clown Car]] and walk across the arena. If it runs into an opponent it knocks them up into the air before exploding. It will also explode if attacked or simply left on its own, as well as also being able to be picked up and thrown.
*'''Stage mode:''' ''Increases base score by 50/70/100/150/200 points for every yellow virus eliminated.''
*'''Versus mode:''' ''Increases speed both your and your opponent's attack meters fill by 10%/20%/30%/40%/50%.''


Bowser Jr. has two other alternate custom down special moves he can use; '''Impatient Mechakoopa''' and '''Big Mechakoopa'''. Impatient Mechakoopa launches a Mechakoopa rather than dropping one and it explodes on impact with the ground, dealing less damage than the normal Mechakoopa. Big Mechakoopa is a larger and more powerful version that moves more slowly and walks past enemies rather than exploding on impact.
===''Paper Mario: The Origami King''===
{{:Paper Mario: The Origami King bestiary|transcludesection=Mechakoopa|align=horizontal}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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SMW Artwork Mechakoopa.png|''[[Super Mario World]]''
HM Mecha Koopa.png|''[[Hotel Mario]]''
MKSC Mechakoopa.png|''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''
NewMechaKoopa.jpg|''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''
File:SMG2 Micro Mecha Bowser Artwork.png|''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
SMM2-SMB-Mechakoopa.png|''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' (''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' style)
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==Additional names==
===Internal names===
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==Names in other languages==
===Names in other languages===
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|Jap=メカクッパ (series) / ミニメカクッパ (''Super Mario Galaxy'' games)
|Jap=メカクッパ
|JapR=mekakuppa / minimekakuppa
|JapR=Meka Kuppa
|JapM=Mechakoopa / Mini-Mechakoopa;<br>the former is officially romanised as "Meka Koopa"
|JapM=Mecha Koopa; officially romanized as "Meka Koopa" or "Mecha Koopa" and shared with [[Mecha-Bowser#Names in other languages|Mecha-Bowser]] and [[Mekakuppa]]
|Spa=Mecakoopa<br />Robot Mecanokoopa (cartoon series)
|Jap2=ミニメカクッパ
|SpaM=Literal translation of the English name<br />Mechkoopa Robot
|Jap2C=<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/ngc/gp7j/03h1.html|title=Official Japanese ''Mario Party 7'' site|accessdate=March 4, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite|publisher=Shogakukan|date=2015|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook]]''|language=ja|page=128, 161}}</ref>
|Ger=Robo-Koopa
|Jap2N=''Mario Party 7'', ''Super Mario Galaxy'' and ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''
|GerM=-
|Jap2R=Mini Meka Kuppa
|Ita=Bowsermatic Piccino (''Super Mario Galaxy'')<br>Koopasapiens (other games)
|Jap2M=Mini Mecha Koopa
|ItaM=Little Bowsermatic<br>-
|ChiS=机器酷霸
|ChiSC=<ref>{{cite|author=无敌阿尔宙斯|date=August 28, 2013|url=tieba.baidu.com/p/2560204606|title=神游 超级马力欧世界 敌人官译|publisher=Baidu Tieba|language= zh-hans|accessdate=February 2, 2017|archive=web.archive.org/web/20170227153847/https://tieba.baidu.com/p/2560204606|deadlink=y}}</ref>
|ChiSN=''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''
|ChiSR=Jīqì Kùbà
|ChiS2=机器酷霸王
|ChiS2N=since ''Mario Tennis Aces''
|ChiS2R=Jīqì Kùbàwáng
|ChiSM=Mechanical Bowser
|ChiS2M=Mechanical Bowser
|ChiT=機器庫巴
|ChiTC=<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com.hk/ssqj/minigame/index.html|title=Official Chinese website for ''Mario Party 9''|accessdate=February 12, 2020}}</ref>
|ChiTR=Jīqì Kùbā
|ChiTM=Mechanical Bowser
|FreE=Mechakoopa
|FreA=Méca-Koopa
|FreAM=Mechakoopa
|Ger=Robo-Koopa<ref>{{cite|author=Menold, Marcus, Claude M. Moyse, and Andreas G. Kämmerer, editors|title=''Der offizielle Nintendo Spieleberater "Super Mario World"''|language=de|location=Großostheim|publisher=[[Nintendo|Nintendo of Europe GmbH]]|date=1993|page=20}}</ref>
|Ita=Mechakoopa
|ItaC=<ref>{{cite|title=[[List of New Super Mario Bros. Wii trading cards|''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' - Album ufficiale]]|page=6}}</ref>
|Ita2=Koopasapiens
|Ita2M=A pun on ''Homo sapiens''
|Ita3=Bowsermatic Piccino
|Ita3N=''Super Mario Galaxy'' and ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''
|Ita3M=Little Mechabowser
|Kor=메카쿠파
|Kor=메카쿠파
|KorR=Mekakupa
|KorR=Mekakupa
|KorM=Mechakoopa}}
|KorM=Mechakoopa
|Pol=Mechakoopa
|PolC=<ref>[https://www.cda.pl/video/159371825e Kapitan N i nowe przygody braci Mario. Odc. 3 - Dawajcie klauna/Powrót do Straszylwanii]</ref>
|PorA=Meca-koopa
|PorAM=Mechakoopa
|PorE=Mecanikoopa
|PorEM=Portmanteau of ''mecânico'' ("mechanical") and "Koopa"
|PorE2=Mechakoopa
|Rom=Koopsoldat
|RomN=''Super Mario World'' television series, episode "Send In the Clown"
|RomM=Koopsoldier
|RomC=<ref>May 20, 2015. [http://ok.ru/videoembed/26840468100 "Send in the Clown", dubbed in Romanian by KidsCo]. ''Odnoklassniki (OK.ru).'' Retrieved January 4, 2016.</ref>
|Rom2=Koopa mecanic
|Rom2N=''Super Mario World'' television series, episode "Mama Luigi"
|Rom2M=Mechanical Koopa
|Rom2C=<ref>May 20, 2015. [http://ok.ru/videoembed/26912754308 "Mama Luigi", dubbed in Romanian by KidsCo]. ''Odnoklassniki (OK.ru).'' Retrieved January 4, 2016.</ref>
|Rus=Мехакупа
|RusR=Mekhakupa
|RusM=Mechakoopa
|Spa=Robot Mecanokoopa
|SpaN=''Super Mario World'' television series
|SpaM=Mechkoopa Robot
|SpaC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxAwE1iR_J0 NINTENDO ( MAMA LUIGI )]</ref>
|SpaA=Mecakoopa
|SpaAM=Mechakoopa
|SpaE=Mechakoopa
}}
 
==Trivia==
*During development of ''Super Mario World'', the Japanese name of Mechakoopas, "Meka Koopa", was apparently going to be "Mechakoops".<ref>TCRF. [[tcrf:Development:Super Mario World (SNES)/Background Graphics and Tilemaps#Enemy Cast List|Development:Super Mario World (SNES)/Background Graphics and Tilemaps § Enemy Cast List]]. ''The Cutting Room Floor''. Retrieved August 6, 2020.</ref>


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Latest revision as of 11:39, October 16, 2024

This article is about the robotic enemy. For Bowser Jr.'s down special move in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, see Mechakoopa (move).
Not to be confused with Mecha-Bowser or Mekakuppa.
Mechakoopa
Mechakoopa as seen in New Super Mario Bros. Wii.
Artwork from New Super Mario Bros. Wii
First appearance Super Mario World (1990)
Latest appearance Super Mario Party Jamboree (2024)
Variant of Koopa
Variants
Comparable
Notable members

Mechakoopas (also formatted as Mecha Koopas, Mecha-Koopas,[1] or Meca Koopas[2]) are one of Bowser's many minions that debuted in Super Mario World. They are small mechanical versions of Bowser, resembling windup toys. Each of them has a windup key on its back, and their appearances feature several mechanical appendages. They walk in a rhythmical way and must wind themselves up again from time to time in order to keep moving. In most appearances, they have large lazy-eyed, slack-jawed faces resembling Bowser's original sprites from Super Mario Bros. and Lemmy Koopa.

History[edit]

Super Mario series[edit]

Super Mario World[edit]

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Mechakoopas make a short appearance in Super Mario World, where they are only seen in the last level. In this game, they get paralyzed for a short time when stepped on, so Mario can kick them around, pick them up and throw them. When they get thrown, however, they do not travel very far like regular Koopa shells do. Mechakoopas are also not affected by ordinary kicks, as they just freeze, giving the player a chance to throw them somewhere; however, they are vulnerable against the Spin Jump, which turns them into dust.

Mechakoopas are also prevalent in Super Mario World's final battle, in which Bowser throws them off of his Koopa Clown Car. Mario or Luigi must throw them at Bowser six times in order to defeat him.

Super Mario Galaxy[edit]

Mechakoopas return in Super Mario Galaxy as Mecha-Bowsers.[3] Their design is drastically different and somewhat bigger, appearing more bulky and frog-like in build. They cannot be picked up by Mario or Luigi. Mecha-Bowsers are found in both the Toy Time Galaxy and the Dreadnought Galaxy and can breathe flames for fairly long amounts of time. They can even chase Mario, like Goombas do. They can be defeated with a Ground Pound and stunned with a Star Spin. When defeated, they release a coin. They always tend to breathe fire right after recovering from being stunned.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii[edit]

Mechakoopas in New Super Mario Bros. Wii
NSMBW Mechakoopa Render.png

Mechakoopas (referred to as Windup Koopas in the Prima guide)[4] reappear in New Super Mario Bros. Wii, where they are only encountered on Airship levels. In this game, Mechakoopas are designed after their appearance in the Mario Party series, and retain their attack pattern from Super Mario World. Unlike in Super Mario World, they do not have teeth, and their wind-up key is black instead of being white with a turquoise base. Though they normally do not interact, modifying the game to put Yoshi in the same environment as Mechakoopas reveals that he can swallow one but not jump on one.

Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]

Mario near some Micro Mecha-Bowsers in the Flipsville Galaxy

The Mecha-Bowsers from Super Mario Galaxy reappear with the same attributes, but they are referred to as Micro Mecha-Bowsers[5] (or Micro Mecha Bowsers).[6] They appear in the Flipsville Galaxy during the mission Flipsville's New Digs in the first section of the galaxy, and in the Cosmic Cove Galaxy during the mission Exploring the Cosmic Cavern on the last planet. In addition to the Ground Pound, Mario can also use the Spin Drill to defeat them by jumping over them and then drilling into them. Despite the name Micro Mecha-Bowser, they are not any smaller than they were previously. The name is intended to be in relation to the giant Mecha-Bowser, which does not appear in this game.

New Super Mario Bros. U / New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe[edit]

Mechakoopas return in New Super Mario Bros. U with the same design and attacks as in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Only three of them appear on The Mighty Cannonship in Soda Jungle.

Super Mario Maker 2[edit]

A Mechakoopa in Super Mario Maker 2.

Mechakoopas were added to Super Mario Maker 2 in the version 3.0.0 update released on April 22, 2020. In addition to regular Mechakoopas, that behave as in previous installments, red and blue variants appear as alternate forms. The red versions, named Blasta Mechakoopas, spit homing missiles that explode after a little while. The blue variants, called Zappa Mechakoopas, periodically fire laser beams capable of destroying Brick Blocks. In the nighttime ground theme, all Mechakoopas are equipped with jet engines, allowing them to hover. If given wings, they fly back and forth horizontally. They do not appear in the Super Mario 3D World game style. If the player Spin Jumps on it when it is sleeping in low gravity, it will start moving either diagonally forwards or diagonally backwards at a steady pace. Since they did not appear in Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros. 3, new sprites have been made for those styles, while the Super Mario World style corrects the single teal pixel on their windup key's base. In addition, the Mega Mechakoopa makes a reappearance by enlarging a normal Mechakoopa with a Super Mushroom.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder[edit]

Mechakoopas return in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, where they behave the same as in past installments. They primarily appear in Petal Isles Flying Battleship, while new variants called Flying Mechakoopas appear in Deep Magma Bog Flying Battleship and High-Voltage Gauntlet.

Super Mario World cartoon[edit]

A Mechkoopa in the Super Mario World television series episode, "Mama Luigi".
“Watch out, Luigi. These Mechkoopa robots will eat ya alive!”
Mario, "Mama Luigi"

Mechakoopas, referred to as Mechkoopas and sometimes generically called "robots," appear in several episodes throughout the Super Mario World animated series. Unlike their game counterparts, the animated Mechkoopas have light-green arms with white claws on their fingers.

Mechkoopas' first appearance is in the episode "Send in the Clown," where a Mechkoopa riding a bicycle acts as the tightrope walker in King Koopa's circus, the "Koopaling Bros. Circus." After the circus is revealed to be a trap, this Mechkoopa, along with several Koopa football players, chases Mario through Neon Castle. The Mechkoopa is eventually defeated by Mario, who gains the cape ability. Later in the episode, Koopa attempts to defeat Mario by throwing several Mechkoopas at him from the Koopa Clown Car. Mario, after knocking a Mechkoopa unconscious, defeats Koopa by hurling the Mechkoopa at the car, causing it to malfunction and crash in a very similar way as Super Mario World.

Mechkoopas next make a small appearance in "The Night Before Cave Christmas," where several of them attempt to attack Mario and Yoshi, who had broken into Neon Castle. Mario and Yoshi escape these Mechkoopas when Mario grabs a Feather to transform into Cape Mario and flies away.

The last appearance of Mechkoopas in the Super Mario World TV series is in the show's final episode, "Mama Luigi." During Luigi's story, Koopa sends a brigade of Mechkoopas after Mario and Luigi as the two explore Koopa's throne room while looking for Yoshi. After the Mechkoopas chase them for a while, they are eaten by Yoshi.

Nintendo Adventure Books[edit]

In Flown the Koopa, if Mario and Luigi run into Bowser in the Valley of the Koopas, he will sic four Mechakoopas he had hidden in the trash can he was using as a chair on the two. In one possible scenario, Luigi will smash one of the Mechakoopas with his wrench, and make the others destroy themselves (by pressing the sports channel button) after taking their remote from Bowser. In the second scenario, the Mechakoopas will knock the Mario Bros. out with their telescoping robotic arms, then turn on Bowser, knocking him out as well. The Mechakoopas then wander off, intent on enacting their own world domination schemes.

In Unjust Desserts, it is mentioned by Luigi that some Mechakoopas were among the creatures Magikoopa shrank and tricked Yoshi into eating, though none are encountered in the actual story.

Super Mario-kun[edit]

Mechakoopa. Page 173, volume 4 of Super Mario-kun.
Mechakoopas in volume 4 of Super Mario-kun

During a fight with Mario and Yoshi, Bowser uses Mechakoopas as projectiles in volume 4 of Super Mario-kun, similar to his attack in the original game. Yoshi stuffs them in his mouth and spits them back, hitting Bowser.

Yoshi's Safari[edit]

Mechakoopas appeared in Bowser's Castle in Yoshi's Safari. In this game, they could be stunned with the Super Scope's bullets, but would awaken momentarily unless Yoshi walked into them.

Super Mario Adventures[edit]

In the Super Mario Adventures comic, the Koopalings, after having captured Mario by chance, used two Mechakoopas to send a message to Luigi, Toad and Yoshi. Either they exchange Princess Toadstool for Mario, or Mario will be killed, after saying this, the Mechakoopas symbolically burnt a Mario doll with the flamethrowers in their mouths. Luigi then said, "That's blackmail!". Luigi, with help from Friendly Floyd, managed to trick the two Mechakoopas by making them take him to the Koopalings instead of Princess Toadstool.

Hotel Mario[edit]

In Hotel Mario, Mechakoopas (parsed Mecha Koopas[7]) reside in Wendy's Blitz Snarlton Hotel and Bowser's Seizures Palace Hotel. They are blue and trundle around in an odd manner. When stomped, they somewhat shrivel up and temporarily cease movement. When roughly 3/4 of the stage's time runs out, they simultaneously break down and become immobile piles of junk. This can be an obstacle if one is in front of a door, requiring at least six jumps to be pushed aside. They can be defeated with a fireball.

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

Bowser Crush
A giant Mechakoopa in Mechakoopa Stomp.

In Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Bowser uses a giant Mechakoopa, parsed Mecha Koopa in original releases,[8]) as a weapon in his attack, Mechakoopa Stomp. This Mechakoopa was developed in a top-secret laboratory deep in Bowser's Keep for several months.[9]

Mario Kart series[edit]

Mario Kart: Super Circuit[edit]

Mechakoopas, also known as Koopas[10][11] or Wind-Ups,[12] are obstacles in the course Bowser Castle 4 of the Special Cup in Mario Kart: Super Circuit. A group of three appear on one of the straightaways, walking across the course and back. If a racer hits one, they will spin out. Mechakoopas are absent from the Mario Kart Tour rendition of Bowser's Castle 4.

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Mechakoopa from Mario Kart 8
A Mechakoopa in Mario Kart 8

Mechakoopas appear as obstacles in GBA Ribbon Road in the Bell Cup of Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. In this game, they are much larger than most iterations of them, mostly due to the stage taking place in a miniaturized toy castle in a bedroom. Mechakoopas walk around in circles and serve as road hazards, and hitting one causes the player's vehicle to spin out.

Mario Party series[edit]

Mario Party 5[edit]

In Mario Party 5, the player will fight a group of Mechakoopas in the first part of the final battle minigame, Frightmare. They would walk around, occasionally flashing red, then unleashing fiery breath. Jumping on them once will cause them to explode. The player must throw them at each other, or just avoid them all for 60 seconds. Jumping on a Mechakoopa while it's breathing fire will hurt the player. This game marks the debut of Mechakoopa's current design.

Mario Party Advance[edit]

Mechakoopa from Mario Party Advance
“...Can I--bzt--help you?”
Mechakoopa, Mario Party Advance

In Mario Party Advance, a mathematically gifted Mechakoopa appears in Shroom City. According to his description, he works at the Mushroom Library and often gets lost in thought. He is found at the library, engrossed in a book. When approached, he introduces himself as a mathematician, and boasts that he discovered Mechakoopa's Theorem. He then sets up a quiz of sorts: if the player correctly answers his three questions (all of which relate to math), they receive a Gaddget. If all three of the questions are answered correctly, he ecstatically praises the character as a genius before giving them the Castle Night Gaddget. He states that this Gaddget, among many others, recently fell out of the sky, and he hopes that the player can help clean up this mess. The ending credits state that he spends all of his time trying to write a new mathematical theorem.

Mario Party 7[edit]

Tunnel of Lava from Mario Party 7
A group of Mechakoopas in a circle as it appears in Mario Party 7.

In Mario Party 7, Mechakoopas appear in the minigame Tunnel of Lava!. Here, one Mechakoopa will eat the key required to win the minigame and will retreat into a hole, only to come back a second later with many other Mechakoopas. The Mechakoopas will then orbit a focal point at the player's starting position, and the player must stomp on the correct Mechakoopa within 30 seconds. The Mechakoopas have an attack pattern similar to that in the Frightmare minigame from Mario Party 5, except all the Mechakoopas will breathe fire simultaneously.

Mario Party 9[edit]

In Mario Party 9, Mechakoopas are given a minor appearance. They only appear in the minigame Mecha Choice, in which they chase the player through the hallways. They also surround the player if they choose the incorrect door. During the first Captain Event on Bowser Station, Heart Star Colony, if there are less than 4 players, Mechakoopas will fill the open spaces, ensuring that there will always be three players for the captain to match.

Mario Party 10[edit]

While regular Mega Mechakoopas do not appear in Mario Party 10, Mega Mechakoopa appears as a boss.

Super Mario Party[edit]

In Super Mario Party, while no actual Mechakoopas appear, a Mechakoopa makes a cameo appearance as artwork in the minigame Absent Minded, where it is one of the characters that can be chosen as a guess.

Mario & Luigi series[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga[edit]

Smaller versions of Mechakoopas make a short appearance in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga as conductors to complete circuits of electricity in Bowser's Castle; unnamed toy mice held the same purpose previously in Woohoo Hooniversity.

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team[edit]

Mechakoopas make their second appearance in the Mario & Luigi series in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team. They appear in Dreamy Neo Bowser Castle as common enemies rather than obstacles and retain the same appearance as in other recent games. In the field, Mechakoopas run back and forth rapidly, making them difficult to avoid. They gradually slow-down to a halt as their key unwinds, and will spend a moment rewinding it, before continuing running about again. In battle they appear in fairly large groups, working together to attack Mario in three ways.

Their first attack method is lining up in several columns. Each column approaches one by one. If a Mechakoopa is aligned with Mario and is close enough, it will spit fireballs forward. Mario can move up and down or jump to avoid the fireballs, then jump to get over or land onto a Mechakoopa. Mechakoopas will stop shooting fireballs once they get closer, accelerating a little before the collision. A Mechakoopa that hits enough times with its fireballs will leave the formation instead of reaching Mario. The last column may not be full depending on the number of Mechakoopas, leaving a blind spot where the attack is easily avoided. These fireballs may inflict Char.

For the second attack the Machakoopas surround Mario, forming a small group for each of the four cardinal directions. The groups will hop in an order, denoting the order that each group has one Mechakoopa break off and charge at Mario. The player can counter this attack with the hammer.

Their third attack is only performed by smaller groups of Mechakoopas. They line up and charge into Mario one-by-one, which is countered by jumping. If the Mechakoopa hops while approaching, it will jump over Mario. This can only be avoided by remaining idle.

If a Mechakoopa is damaged, either with a First Strike or during the battle, it will malfunction. This is denoted by electricity coursing around it. In this state, when the Mechakoopa spits fireballs during the first attack, fireballs that miss will loop back around and potentially damage the Mechakoopa. The tells for a malfunctioning Mechakoopa during the second and third attack are reversed. For the second attack a malfunctioning Mechakoopa will circle around and attack from the direction opposite of the group it came from. For the third attack, a malfunctioning Mechakoopa will jump over Mario by default and the hop tell indicates that it will not jump. Damaging a Mechakoopa again makes it go back to normal.

Mechakoopas can give Mario the Trip status.

During the battle with Bowser Jr., Mechakoopas appear as objects that Mario and Luigi can throw at him while riding his Junior Clown Car.

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam[edit]

Mechakoopas appear in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam as enemies. They attack by standing in front of a bro and spitting a fireball at him which is countered with the hammer, if they look straight they will shoot straight, and if they look up the fireball will go in an angle, and if shooting at Paper Mario it will fire multiple smaller fireballs. They also do the same one-by-one charge attack as in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, which works the same way. Like in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, when they take damage, they will malfunction and reverse their attack pattern.

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions[edit]

In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions, Mechakoopas replace Mecha-Chomps as regular enemies in Woohoo Hooniversity, and the Mechakoopas found in Bowser's Castle have been replaced with the toy mice. In battle, Mechakoopas attack by simply charging into the bro it lines up with. However, if it is malfunctioning, it will instead charge into the bro it is not aligned with. Mechakoopas also appear in Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser as recruitable allies, and appear in the missions Double Trouble Koopaling Caper and Goomba's Worth. They are melee troopers, and they attack by running into opponents. Their special skill, Mega Tackle, allows them to charge into an enemy. Mechakoopas are strong against Chargin' Chucks, but are weak to Broozers.

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey[edit]

In Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey, Mechakoopas appear in the Bowser Jr.'s Journey mode, where they are enemies and recruitable allies. They appear as Bowser Jr.'s first troops, and are melee troopers.

Mario Tennis series[edit]

In the Mario Tennis series, Mechakoopas are line judges in the Bowser's Castle courts of Mario Power Tennis and Mario Tennis Open. In Mario Tennis Aces, Mechakoopas walk around in Inferno Island as obstacles, flashing red and exploding when they approach the player. The player can knock the Mechakoopas away with their tennis racket, allowing them to damage opponents.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Main article: Mechakoopa (move)

Mechakoopas serve as Bowser Jr.'s down special move in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. They get released from the Junior Clown Car and walk across the arena, turning around at ledges. In the former games, if it makes contact with an opponent, it knocks them up into the air before exploding; in the latter, however, the Mechakoopa latches onto the opponent while knocking them upward. It will also explode if attacked or simply left on its own, as well as also being able to be picked up and thrown.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a Mechakoopa also appears as a support spirit, which reduces damage taken from lava floors when equipped.

Minecraft[edit]

In the Super Mario Mash-up in Minecraft, Hoglins are replaced by Micro Mecha-Bowsers from Super Mario Galaxy. Additionally, red variants replace Zoglins.

Dr. Mario World[edit]

Mechakoopas appear in Dr. Mario World as assistants. In stage mode, their effect is to increase the obtained score for each yellow virus eliminated, where the base score increase is greater at higher levels. In versus mode, their effect is to instead increase the speed of the attack meter for both the user and their opponent, where the amount of points required to fill the attack meter is reduced by the percentage listed, rounded down to the nearest round number. The attack meters are reduced further when other assistants with the same effect are present, such as with Fly Guy or another Mechakoopa.

Paper Mario: The Origami King[edit]

An origami Mechakoopa from Paper Mario: The Origami King.
An origami Mechakoopa

Mechakoopas make their Paper Mario debut in Paper Mario: The Origami King, where origami variants of them act as enemies. One Mechakoopa can appear in random battles, and can flee if not defeated in one turn. Its only attack is breathing fire at Mario. If they are defeated, a 1,000 Coin bag will be rewarded upon returning to the overworld.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope[edit]

Bowser summoning Rabbid Mechakoopas in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Bowser summoning Rabbid Mechakoopas in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

While no regular Mechakoopas appear in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Mechakoopas with Rabbid-like features called Rabbid Mechakoopas are summoned as Bowser's technique. They can also can be upgraded into Fire Rabbid Mechakoopas via Bowser's Skill Tree. Additionally, Darkmess versions called Darkmess Rabbid Mechakoopas can be summoned by Darkmess Bowser.

Unused appearances[edit]

Mario Kart Wii[edit]

A bike based on a Mechakoopa appears in concept art for Mario Kart Wii. It was called the「メカクッパ DX」(Mekakuppa DX), translated to "Mechakoopa DX", but the concept ultimately did not make it into the final product.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten[edit]

メカクッパ (JP) / Mechakoopa (EN)
A Mechakoopa from Super Mario World.
Original text (Japanese) Translation
種族しゅぞく メカ族 Tribe Mecha clan
性格せいかく 冷たい Disposition Unfeeling
登場とうじょうゲーム ワールド Game appearances World
ねじまき式のクッパ大王

ねじまき式で動くロボットクッパ。魔王の谷でクッパ大王(P26)の親衛隊として働いている。メカなので、恐怖を知らず、やられてもやられても、ゾロゾロと出てくる。1匹ずつは、それほど強くない。[13]

Wind-up Bowser the Great

A wind-up robotic Bowser. They work in the Valley of Bowser as a bodyguard of Bowser the Great (p. 26). They are mechanical, so they know no fear, and come out in droves, one after another. Individually, they are not very strong.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii[edit]

  • Trading Card description: These enemies definitely like to toy with you. Mechakoopas, found in the Airship levels, look like little wind-up versions of Bowser. They walk around in a robotic way and must make frequent stops to wind themselves up again and again. This provides you with a golden opportunity to pick them up and throw'em out of the way.

Card Number: 17 (Normal), F16 (Silver)

Mario & Luigi series[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team enemy
Mechakoopa
Mechakoopa, from Mario & Luigi: Dream Team HP 124 Role Common Level 31 Location(s) Dreamy Neo Bowser Castle
Power 176 Position Normal No Hitter 57
Defense 234 World Dream Weakness None Item drop Max Candy (1%)
None (0%)
Speed 139 Experience 40 (48) Coins 8 (100%)

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam enemy
Mechakoopa (1)
A Mechakoopa, in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam HP 176 POW 269 (249) Defense 286 (201) Speed 196
Role Common Type Shelled Weakness None Location(s) Neo Bowser Castle
Level 34 Experience 190 (185) Coins 70 Item drop Max Mushroom - 2%
Dark Hammer - 2%
Notice: Stats in parentheses are from the game's Easy Mode.
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam enemy
Mechakoopa (2)
A Mechakoopa, in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam HP 182 POW 275 (233) Defense 296 (282) Speed 202
Role Common Type Shelled Weakness None Location(s) Bad Nabbit
Level 35 Experience 0 (0) Coins 0 Item drop None - 0%
None - 0%
Notice: Stats in parentheses are from the game's Easy Mode.

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions enemy
Mechakoopa
A Mechakoopa from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions. HP 56 POW 54 DEF 51 SPEED 51 Experience 35
Fire Normal Thunder Critical Jump Normal Hammer Normal Coins 18
Stat down 30% Dizzy 0% Burn 30% Speed down 30% Item drop Nut (20%)
School Emblem (12%)
School Emblem (40%)
Level           16 Location(s) Woohoo Hooniversity
  • Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser profile: They use their small bodies to bob and weave about. Especially strong against Chargin' Chucks, but weak against Broozers.

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey[edit]

  • Bowser Jr.'s Journey profile: What they lack in power, they make up for with agility and sheer numbers. An easy target for mechanically-inclined enemies.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Spirit
#62 Mechakoopa
Mechakoopa as seen in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Series/game Super Mario Series
Type Support
Slots 1
Class Advanced
Strength / effect(s) Lava-Floor Resist
How to obtain World of Light (Molten Fortress); Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Tiny Bowser ×4
Conditions Rule: The enemy starts the battle with a Bob-omb
Stage Mushroom Kingdom U (tower)
Song King Bowser - Super Mario Bros. 3

Dr. Mario World[edit]

  • Stage mode: Increases base score by 50/70/100/150/200 points for every yellow virus eliminated.
  • Versus mode: Increases speed both your and your opponent's attack meters fill by 10%/20%/30%/40%/50%.

Paper Mario: The Origami King[edit]

Paper Mario: The Origami King enemy
Mechakoopa
An origami Mechakoopa from Paper Mario: The Origami King. HP 24 Moves Location(s)
Type Normal Fire Breath (8) Random
Role Common
Item drops 1,000 Coins
Known for getting dragged into battles. Besting one will earns lots of coins, so make defeating them a priority.

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mechakoopa.

Additional names[edit]

Internal names[edit]

Game File Name Meaning

Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy 2
ObjectData/MechanicKoopaMini.arc MechanicKoopaMini Mini Mechanic Koopa/Bowser

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese メカクッパ[?]
Meka Kuppa
Mecha Koopa; officially romanized as "Meka Koopa" or "Mecha Koopa" and shared with Mecha-Bowser and Mekakuppa
ミニメカクッパ[14][15]
Mini Meka Kuppa
Mini Mecha Koopa Mario Party 7, Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2
Chinese (simplified) 机器酷霸[16]
Jīqì Kùbà
Mechanical Bowser Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2
机器酷霸王[?]
Jīqì Kùbàwáng
since Mario Tennis Aces
Chinese (traditional) 機器庫巴[17]
Jīqì Kùbā
Mechanical Bowser
French (NOA) Méca-Koopa[?] Mechakoopa
French (NOE) Mechakoopa[?] -
German Robo-Koopa[18] -
Italian Mechakoopa[19] -
Koopasapiens[?] A pun on Homo sapiens
Bowsermatic Piccino[?] Little Mechabowser Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2
Korean 메카쿠파[?]
Mekakupa
Mechakoopa
Polish Mechakoopa[20] -
Portuguese (NOA) Meca-koopa[?] Mechakoopa
Portuguese (NOE) Mecanikoopa[?] Portmanteau of mecânico ("mechanical") and "Koopa"
Mechakoopa[?] -
Romanian Koopsoldat[21] Koopsoldier Super Mario World television series, episode "Send In the Clown"
Koopa mecanic[22] Mechanical Koopa Super Mario World television series, episode "Mama Luigi"
Russian Мехакупа[?]
Mekhakupa
Mechakoopa
Spanish Robot Mecanokoopa[23] Mechkoopa Robot Super Mario World television series
Spanish (NOA) Mecakoopa[?] Mechakoopa
Spanish (NOE) Mechakoopa[?] -

Trivia[edit]

  • During development of Super Mario World, the Japanese name of Mechakoopas, "Meka Koopa", was apparently going to be "Mechakoops".[24]

References[edit]

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