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|image=[[File:ParatroopaNSMBU.png|200px]]<br>A '''Koopa Paratroopa''' from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''.
|image=[[File:Paratroopart.png|200px]]<br>A Red Koopa Paratroopa from ''[[Super Mario Run]]''
|derived_species=[[Colossal Koopa Paratroopa]]<br>[[Dark Paratroopa]]<br>[[Dreamy Paratroopa]]<br>[[Glad Red Paratroopa]]<br>[[Heavy Troopa]]<br>[[KP Paratroopa]]<br>[[Mad Green Paratroopa]]<br>[[Malakoopa]]<br>[[Paratroopea]]<br>[[Scaratroopea]]<br>[[Shady Paratroopa]]<br>[[Shiny Koopa Paratroopa]]<br>[[Tub-O-Troopa]]<br>[[Z Koopa]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[List of games by date#1985|1985]])
|parent_species=[[Koopa Troopa]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#1985|1985]])
|variants=[[Big Koopa Paratroopa]]<br>[[Dark Paratroopa]]<br>[[Dark Paratroopa (Super Paper Mario)|Dark Paratroopa (''Super Paper Mario'')]]<br>[[Dreamy Paratroopa]]<br>[[Glohm Koopa Paratroopa]]<br>[[G. R. P-Troopa]]<br>[[Gold Koopa Paratroopa]]<br>[[Koopa Paratroopa 10-Stack]]<br>[[KP Paratroopa]]<br>[[Mad G. P-Troopa]]<br>[[Malakoopa]]<br>[[Paper Macho Koopa Paratroopa]]<br>[[Paper Paratroopa]]<br>[[Parabones]]<br>[[Paratroopea]]<br>[[Shady Paratroopa]]<br>[[Shiny Paratroopa]]<br>[[Z Koopa]]
|notable=[[Blue Paratroopa]]<br>[[Corporal Paraplonk]]<br>[[Knot-Wing the Koopa]]<br>[[Parakarry]]<br>[[Postmaster]]<br>[[Sergeant Flutter]]
|variant_of=[[Koopa Troopa]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#2015|2015]])
|notable=[[Corporal Paraplonk]]<br>[[Gattai monster]]<br>[[Knot-Wing the Koopa]]<br>[[Koopa General]]<br>[[Koopa Paratroopa Trio]]<br>[[Parakarry]]<br>[[Postmaster]]<br>[[Sergeant Flutter]]<br>[[Sphinx Zō]]
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{{LLQuote|Shell Shock Three, weapons free. Let's light [[Mario|him]] up. Over.|Paratroopa|[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]}}
{{quote|Shell Shock Three, weapons free. Let's light [[Mario|him]] up. Over.|[[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]]|[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]}}
 
'''Koopa Paratroopas''' (also known as '''Para-Koopas''', '''Sky Troopas''' in the original ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', '''Koopa Flying Troopers''',<ref>{{cite|title=Alt text of the Koopa Paratroopa decoration in the ''[[Nintendo Online Calendar Creator#Mushroom Kingdom 2021 Calendar Creator|Mushroom Kingdom 2021 Calendar Creator]]''|archive=web.archive.org/web/20210810004641/https://play.nintendo.com/activities/play/nintendo-online-calendar-creator|deadlink=y|publisher=[[Play Nintendo]]|language=en-us|accessdate=June 13, 2023}}</ref> or commonly simply '''Paratroopas''') are [[List of enemies|enemies]] introduced in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' They are [[Koopa Troopa]]s with a pair of wings. Koopa Paratroopa commonly appear in two varieties: Red Koopa Paratroopas usually fly up and down in a set path, while Green Koopa Paratroopas often bounce in the player's general direction or fly back and forth. Koopa Paratroopas lose their wings if [[stomp]]ed, turning them into regular Koopa Troopas. Koopa Paratroopas are playable in various spin-off games, most of them wearing a red shell. Their name is a corruption of "paratrooper", a term used in the military to describe soldiers who parachute down to attack.
'''Koopa Paratroopas''' (also known as '''Parakoopas''', '''Sky Troopas''' in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', or simply '''Paratroopas''') are [[Koopa Troopa]]s with wings. They lose their wings when they are attacked in air, such as getting stomped or hurt by fireballs. They traditionally come in two varieties: Red Koopa Paratroopas usually fly up and down or side to side in a set path, while green Koopa Paratroopas often bounce in the player's general direction. Red Koopa Paratroopas first appear in World 1-3 of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', while the green ones first appear in World 2-1 of the same game. However, some Paratroopas hover left and right. Their name comes from "paratrooper", a term used in the military to describe soldiers who parachute down to attack.


==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario Bros.''====
====''Super Mario Bros.''====
[[File:KoopaPara SMB.png|thumb|115px|Artwork of a Koopa Paratroopa from ''Super Mario Bros.''.]]
[[File:SMB Artwork - Koopa Paratroopa Alt.png|thumb|110px|Artwork from ''Super Mario Bros.'', depicting their original design]]
Paratroopas debut in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', when [[Bowser]] decides to overrun the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] and steal [[Princess Peach]]. They lose their wings and turn into normal [[Koopa Troopa]]s if [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] jump on them. They keep their two different attack patterns: Green Paratroopas that fly back and forth, while the Red Paratroopas that can actually fly up and down. If Mario or Luigi jumps on them to clip their wings before they touch the ground, they turn around and go whichever way the player is.
Koopa Paratroopas appear in ''Super Mario Bros.'' They are depicted in green and red varieties, the former appearing teal in underground and castle [[level]]s. Red Koopa Paratroopas that always move vertically are first encountered in [[World 1-3 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-3]], while the green type is first encountered in [[World 2-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 2-1]]. These ones either bounce around or fly in a horizontal direction.


====''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''====
====''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''====
Once again, [[Bowser]] decides to kidnap [[Princess Peach]] in the Japan-only game (until ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'') called ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]''. Here, Paratroopas are a very common enemy, and in some levels even more common than [[Koopa]]s or [[Goomba]]s. Their attack pattern is very different from any other game, since both colors can jump up and down and fly. They also appear in certain water levels, where they cannot be stomped.
Koopa Paratroopas return in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]''. They are depicted in the same varieties as before. Green Koopa Paratroopas are first encountered in [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels)|World 1-1]], while the red type debuts in [[World 1-3 (Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels)|World 1-3]]. Koopa Paratroopas are encountered in some of the underwater levels, with the green type appearing gray in the [[Family Computer Disk System]] release due to the hardware palette. Koopa Paratroopas are also in levels where jumping from them is required to make it across [[pit]]s. All green Koopa Paratroopas hop, except for those encountered in [[World 7-3 (Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels)|World 7-3]].


====''Super Mario Bros. 3''====
====''Super Mario Bros. 3'' / ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3''====
While Paratroopas do appear in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', they are not very common, unlike in most other 2D sidescrolling games. They retain the same role they play in ''Super Mario Bros.'', including their red and green colouration. Additionally, a usable item called the P-Wing, meaning "Paratroopa Wing", allows Mario or Luigi to fly around an entire level without wearing out, although the effects end once they go to the next level.
Koopa Paratroopas return in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. They are depicted in green and red varieties. Koopa Paratroopas are first encountered in [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros. 3)|World 1-1]]. They are have little difference from before. The game adds large variants, [[Big Koopa Paratroopa|Colossal Koopa Paratroopa]]s, and the [[P-Wing]], a wing of a Koopa Paratroopa that fills the [[P-Meter|Power Meter]] for one level.


====''Super Mario World''====
====''Super Mario World'' / ''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''====
[[File:Paratroopa-SMW.png|frame|left]]
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Koopa Paratroopas reappear in ''[[Super Mario World]]'' when [[Bowser]] interferes [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and [[Princess Peach]]'s trip to [[Yoshi's Island]]. In this game, many of them are capable of flight instead of simply hopping, including all red varieties and certain green Paratroopas. They still lose their wings when jumped on by Mario or Luigi. If Mario or Luigi jumps on them while riding Yoshi, they are defeated in a single stomp. In some situations, it is necessary to bounce off of flying Paratroopas to cross gaps.
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Koopa Paratroopas, also named '''Winged Koopa Troopas'''<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Mario Mania]]'' Player's Guide|date=August 1991|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|page=50}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Power Advance'' Volume 4|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|date=2002|isbn=1-930206-21-6|page=32 and 39}}</ref> or '''Flying Koopa Troopas''',<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Power Advance'' Volume 4|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|isbn=1-930206-21-6|date=Winter 2002|page=40, 46, 55, 60, 71, 75, 76|author=Tsuboike, Yoshio, et al.}}</ref> return in ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and [[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2|its reissue]]. They are depicted with the same two varieties plus a yellow variety, though there is no blue type corresponding to the blue Koopa Troopas; every Koopa Paratroopa is upright instead of quadrupedal, like Koopa Troopas. Koopa Paratroopas all wear Mario masks during [[Fall]], like with Koopa Troopas. Koopa Paratroopas are first encountered in [[Yoshi's Island 3]]. Green Koopa Paratroopas either jump in a horizontal direction, at varying heights, or fly in a direction. Red-shelled Koopa Paratroopas have a few more actions, sometimes now flying in a programmed left to right pattern or continuously in either direction. Yellow Koopa Paratroopas walk like Koopa Troopas while jumping over shells in front and chasing the player character. Jumping on them gets rid of their wings and turn them into regular yellow-shelled Koopas. Any Koopa Paratroopa is defeated instantly if [[stomp]]ed by [[Yoshi]].


Green-shelled Paratroopas either jump in one direction, some jumping higher than others, or fly in one direction, while the red-shelled Paratroopas fly back and forth horizontally or vertically. Even though blue-shelled Koopas and yellow-shelled Koopas are introduced in this game, only the yellow-shelled Koopas have a Paratroopa variant. Yellow-shelled Paratroopas act like regular Koopas, but they chase after Mario and jump over any shells that are in their way. Jumping on them gets rid of their wings and turn them into regular yellow-shelled Koopas. Yellow-shelled Paratroopas only appear in the [[Special World]] levels [[Awesome]] and [[Funky (Super Mario World)|Funky]], making them very rare enemies.
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====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
[[File:ParaT!.PNG|thumb|115px|Artwork of a Koopa Paratroopa from ''New Super Mario Bros.''.]]
[[File:Paratroopa NSMB artwork.png|thumb|x200px|Artwork from ''New Super Mario Bros.'', depicting a red Koopa Paratroopa with an updated design]]
Paratroopas make an appearance as a common enemy in the 2D platformer, ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' In this game, they act the same as they did in ''Super Mario Bros.'' Only red and green Paratroopas appear in this game. Unlike Koopa Troopas, they do not move to the music; they just simply fly in their set direction, or up and down like [[Paragoombas]].
Koopa Paratroopas return in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' They appear in green and red varieties. Koopa Paratroopas are first encountered in [[World 1-4 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-4]]. Both types can bounce towards players and fly. Koopa Paratroopas are unresponsive to [[paah|bah]] sounds.


====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
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Paratroopas reappear in the successor of ''New Super Mario Bros.'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. Here, they have the same attack pattern as the previous games. Unlike its predecessor, the Paratroopas move to the music while flying. Like the predecessor, only green and red Paratroopas appear. However, unlike in ''Super Mario World'', whenever Yoshi jumps on a Koopa Paratroopa, it simply loses its wings, instead of being defeated instantly, but a ground pound still takes one out with a single blow.
Koopa Paratroopas return in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. They appear in green and red varieties. Koopa Paratroopas are first encountered in [[World 1-4 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 1-4]]. They can sometimes appear in the boss fight against [[Kamek|Magikoopa]] hitting platform units with his magic. Koopa Paratroopas are responsive to the background music, like before. Besides player characters, Koopa Paratroopa also loses its wings if stomped by Yoshi, unlike ''Super Mario World''. A Koopa Paratroopa is defeated from a [[Ground Pound]] instantly.


====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''====
Paratroopas reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', acting the same as in previous games. Green Paratroopas are more common in this game, as they can now travel in circles and not just horizontal or vertical lines, as red ones only appear in a few levels.
Paratroopas return in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. They appear in green and red varieties. Paratroopas are first encountered in [[World 1-3 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|World 1-3]]. Green Paratroopas have the ability to move in circles.


====''New Super Mario Bros. U''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Luigi U''====
Both Red and Green Paratroopas reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', acting as in previous games.
Paratroopas return in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'', and [[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe|their port]]. They appear in green and red varieties. Paratroopas are first encountered in [[Stone-Eye Zone]] of ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' and [[Dancing Blocks, Poison Swamp]] of ''New Super Luigi U''. Paratroopas behave no differently than before.


====''Super Mario 3D World''====
====''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''====
While Paratroopas themselves don't appear in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', a [[Parabones|dry]] version is introduced. They are the only flying sub-species of Koopa Troopa to appear in a 3D platformer, even before the standard Paratroopa. Parabones fly a small distance above the ground and attack the player if they notice. Like normal [[Dry Bones]], if a Parabones is attacked without the use of a [[Super Star|Star]], [[Lucky Bell]], or [[Invincibility Leaf]], it will collapse temporarily, but reassemble itself after a short time. During its reassembly, it is vulnerable to getting attacked. A Parabones can also be permanently destroyed if it collapses over [[lava]] or a [[pit (obstacle)|pit]]. Unlike Paratroopas, their wings also reassemble after they get hit, like their other counterparts, the Dry Bones.
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Paratroopas do not appear in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' nor ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'', though a skeletal variety, [[Parabones]], was added.


====''Super Mario Maker''====
====''Super Mario Maker'' series====
Koopa Paratroopas reappear in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' as variants of Koopa Troopas. They function the same as before. They can be made in the Course Maker by dragging wings on a Koopa Troopa.
Koopa Paratroopas are course elements in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', [[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS|its port]], and ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''. They appear in green and red varieties. Koopa Paratroopas are created by combining a [[Koopa Troopa]] with a pair of [[wings]]. Both variants behave similar to how they did in ''Super Mario Bros.'', with green Paratroopas leaping endlessly in a zig-zag pattern, and the red type flying up and down. Koopa Paratroopas become [[Big Koopa Paratroopa]]s if given a [[Super Mushroom]].


===''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyushutsu Dai Sakusen!''===
In ''Super Mario Maker 2'', Koopa Paratroopas can be given a parachute; stomping on one will get rid of both the parachute and the wings at once. If a red Paratroopa with a parachute lands on ground, it will fly upwards slightly lower than Paratroopas placed on that same elevation. Because most enemies can still be given wings in the ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' style, Paratroopas can be placed there, with green ones in particular getting determined looks on their faces and shown to be scuttling their feet while jumping.
A Paratroopa appears when [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and [[Kibidango]] get captured by her so she can feed her babies. However, the Paratroopa's intention was to feed the chick instead of being an enemy to the hostages.
 
====''Super Mario Run''====
Koopa Paratroopas are enemies in ''[[Super Mario Run]]''. They fly in either fixed horizontal or vertical directions. They only appear with red shells in this game. Stomping one one kicks the shell immediately, instead of only removing the wings and leaving it a Red Koopa Troopa as in other games. They first appear in [[Paratroopas in Mushroom Valley]].
 
===''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!''===
Paratroopas appear in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!]]''. Several of them fly out of a television screen while Mario plays the [[Family Computer]]. A [[Big Koopa Paratroopa|colossal-sized Paratroopa]] also appears.


===DIC cartoons===
===DIC cartoons===
====''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''====
====''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''====
[[File:CartoonParatroopa.jpg|thumb|left|Four Koopa Paratroopas from ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' episode "[[King Mario of Cramalot]]".]]
[[File:CartoonParatroopa.jpg|thumb|left|Four Koopa Paratroopas from ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' episode "[[King Mario of Cramalot]]"]]
In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', Koopa Paratroopas make only two appearances, in the episodes "[[King Mario of Cramalot]]" and "[[Princess, I Shrunk the Mario Brothers]]". In "King Mario of Cramalot", they drop a net on top of Mario, Luigi, Toad, [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] and [[Mervin the Magician]]. The Koopa Paratroopas are based off the show's Koopa Troopa design, except that they are depicted in shades of red while having wings similar to a bee's, rather than their usual feathered ones. Much like the Koopa Troopas that appeared in that same episode, the Koopa Paratroopas are dressed up as knights to fit the medieval setting of [[Cramalot]]. In "Princess, I Shrunk the Mario Brothers", when the Koopa Troopas are shrunk, one that is jumping has a pair of wings.  
{{quote|I knew I shoulda joined the Paratroopas. They get parachutes.|[[Koopa Troopa]]|"[[Flatbush Koopa]]"}}
Koopa Paratroopas only appear in the episodes "[[King Mario of Cramalot]]" and "[[Princess, I Shrunk the Mario Brothers]]" of ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' In "King Mario of Cramalot," they drop a net on top of Mario, Luigi, Toad, [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] and [[Mervin]]. The Koopa Paratroopas are based off the show's Koopa Troopa design, except that they are depicted in shades of red while having wings similar to a bee's, rather than their usual feathered ones. Much like the Koopa Troopas that appeared in that same episode, the Koopa Paratroopas are dressed up as knights to fit the medieval setting of [[Cramalot]]. In "Princess, I Shrunk the Mario Brothers," when the Koopa Troopas are shrunk, one that is jumping is a Koopa Paratroopa.  


Additionally, in "[[Flatbush Koopa]]", after falling off a roller coaster and into [[Wikipedia: Lower New York Bay|Lower New York Bay]], a Koopa Troopa mutters that he wishes that he had joined the Paratroopas, claiming that they have received parachutes.
Additionally, in "[[Flatbush Koopa]]," after falling off a roller coaster and into {{wp|Lower New York Bay}}, a Koopa Troopa mutters that he wishes that he had joined the Paratroopas, claiming that they have received parachutes.


====''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''====
====''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''====
[[File:TAoSMB3Paratroopas.jpg|thumb|right|Several Koopa Paratroopas, along with some Paragoombas, from ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''.]]  
[[File:TAoSMB3Paratroopas.jpg|thumb|Several Koopa Paratroopas, along with some Paragoombas, from ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'' episode "[[Do the Koopa]]"]]
Koopa Paratroopas have a very brief cameo in ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' episode "[[Do the Koopa]]", where several of them can be seen dancing along with a few [[Paragoomba]]s in the [[Airship|Doomship's]] cargo hold. Unlike the Koopa Paratroopas from ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'', these ones are redesigned to better resemble their in-game counterparts. Standard Koopa Troopas never appear on the show.
Koopa Paratroopas are background characters in the episode "[[Do the Koopa]]" of ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. They resemble their in-game design more closely than in the previous show. The Koopa Paratroopas dance in the [[Airship|Doomship's]] cargo hold.


===''Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land''===
===''Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land''===
In the interactive OVA ''[[Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land]]'', after [[Iggy Koopa|Iggy's]] horde of [[Koopa Troopa]]s, [[Rex]]es, and [[Chargin' Chuck]]s is defeated by [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and [[Yoshi]], he summons a group of Koopa Paratroopas and [[Monty Mole]]s. They are quickly disposed of when Yoshi swallows a [[Green Shell]] and breathes fire on them.
Koopa Paratroopas are summoned with [[Monty Mole]]s by [[Iggy]] in ''[[Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land]]''. They are defeated from Yoshi's Fire Breath.


===''Club Nintendo''===
===''Club Nintendo''===
A Koopa Paratroopa also appear in the ''[[Club Nintendo]]'' comic "[[Mario will hoch hinaus|Marios Rückkehr]]" where it collides with [[Raccoon Mario]], causing him to turn to normal Mario.
A Koopa Paratroopa is a minor character in the story "[[Marios Rückkehr]]" of ''[[Club Nintendo (German magazine)|Club Nintendo]]''. It turns [[Raccoon Mario]] into regular Mario after crashing into him.


===Nintendo Adventure Books===
===''[[Nintendo Adventure Books]]''===
Luigi can fight some Koopa Paratroopas while ascending a flight of stairs (which lead to [[Wendy O. Koopa]]'s secret camp) in the Magma Pits in ''[[Koopa Capers]]''.
Koopa Paratroopas are enemies in ''[[Koopa Capers]]''. Some of them can be fought by Luigi while ascending stairs leading to [[Wendy]]'s secret camp.


===''Super Mario Adventures''===
===''Super Mario Adventures''===
Koopa Paratroopas make a few appearances throughout ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]''. A few green and red ones can be seen in the onslaught at the beginning of the story. Later, after recapturing Princess Peach, Bowser sends some Paratroopas, mostly red and green ones, to attack the Mario Bros. (Luigi curiously mistakes them for [[Mechakoopa]]s.) Mario manages to fight off the Paratroopas while Yoshi eats them until he eats a blue Koopa Troopa and gains wings.
Koopa Paratroopas are antagonists in ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]''. They appear in red and green varieties. Koopa Paratroopas appear during the onslaught at the start. Some Koopa Paratroopas (incorrectly identified by Luigi as [[Mechakoopa|Mecha-Koopa]]s) are sent out by King Koopa to attack the Mario Bros. The Paratroopas are fought off by Mario while Yoshi eats them.
 
===''Yoshi's Safari''===
[[File:YoshisSafari-GreenParatroopa.png|frame|Sprite from ''Yoshi's Safari'']]
'''Koopa Para Troopas'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Yoshi's Safari'' instruction booklet|language=en-us|date=1993|publisher=Nintendo of America|page=19}}</ref> are enemies in ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]''. They appear in four aesthetic varieties: green, yellow, blue, and pink. There is a discrepancy on the box art, where they are depicted as barefooted, but have shoes in-game. Koopa Para Troopas hover up and down slightly while approaching the screen. They are defeated from a single shot from the [[Super Scope]].


===''Hotel Mario''===
===''Hotel Mario''===
[[File:Hotel Mario Koopa Paratroopa.png|frame]]
'''Flying Koopas'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Hotel Mario'' instruction book|date=1994|publisher=Philips|language=en|page=15}}</ref> are enemies in ''[[Hotel Mario]]''. Flying Koopas are depicted in only the green variety. They are first encountered in [[Lemmy's High-ate Regency Hotel]]. They travel in a diagonal motion. The game adds a stronger variant named [[Z Koopa]]s.
'''Flying Koopas''' make an appearance in ''[[Hotel Mario]]''. They are introduced in [[Lemmy's High-ate Regency Hotel]], and fly in a diagonal motion. Unlike [[Banzai Bill#Hotel Mario|Banzai Bills]], they bounce off the edge of the screen, making them somewhat aggressive foes. They have a tougher variation called the [[Z Koopa]].


===''Yoshi'' series===
===''Yoshi's Island'' series===
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' / ''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''====
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' / ''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''====
Chronologically, Paratroopa's first appearance is in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', though they are called '''Para-Koopas'''<ref>''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' Nintendo Player's Guide. [[Media:SMW2 Guide 128.jpg|Page 128]].</ref>. They are basic enemies in this game, alongside the Koopa Troopas. There are two varieties: red and green-shelled. As in ''Super Mario World'', the red variety flies back and forth on a set path, while the green ones can only hop towards the player. As in other games, stomping on them causes their wings to fall off and turns them into regular Koopa Troopas. Yoshi cannot swallow Parakoopas, but like regular Koopas, he can spit them back out to make them slide across the ground in their shells, defeating enemies in their path. Licking them up also makes them lose their wings. Paratroopas are very common in this game, sometimes even more common than Koopa Troopas. Their appearance in this game resembles their official art much more than in previous games.
'''Para-Koopas'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' Nintendo Player's Guide|language=en-us|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo of America|page={{file link|SMW2 Guide 128.jpg|128}}}}</ref> are enemies in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' and [[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3|its reissue]]. They are first encountered in [[Visit Koopa And Para-Koopa]], along with Koopa Troopas, and both are common enemies. Para-Koopas appear in their green and red varieties. They can be inserted into a [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]'s mouth, in which case they lose their wings and become Koopas, but not eaten. Green Para-Koopas hop and the red type travels back and forth.


====''Yoshi's Island DS''====
====''Yoshi's Island DS''====
[[File:YIDS_KoopaParatroopa.jpg|thumb|left|120px|A Koopa Paratroopa from ''Yoshi's Island DS''.]]
Para-Koopas<ref>{{cite|author=Williams, Drew|title=''Yoshi's Island DS'' Player's Guide|language=en-us|date=2006|publisher=Nintendo of America|isbn=1-59812-016-6}}</ref> return in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''. Both the green and red varieties return, and they were given a larger body and a much lighter outline. Para-Koopas are first encountered in [[Rock 'n' Fall]], and are part of the Ground Exhibit of the [[Island Museum]].
The [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] encounter the Paratroopas in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'''s sequel, ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''. Yet again, they act as a common enemy along with the Koopa Troopas. As in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island|Yoshi's Island]]'', they exist in two different colors and attack in the same way they did in that game. In the [[Island Museum]], Paratroopas appear in the Ground Exhibit, the same area where the Koopas appear in. Their appearance is similar to that of ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', but they possess a much lighter outline and they are slightly larger.
 
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====''Yoshi’s New Island''====
====''Yoshi's Woolly World''====
Koopa Paratroopas return in ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''. They are first encountered in [[Koopa Canyon]]. Koopa Paratroopas are no different than before.
[[File:ND1abril36.jpg|thumb|left|A Paratoopa as it appears in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]''.]]
Koopa Paratroopas reappear in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]''. When they are hit by a yarn ball, they become [[Koopa Troopa]]s just like in previous games. [[Knot-Wing the Koopa]] is a boss which appears several times throughout ''Yoshi's Woolly World''. Knot-Wing has the appearance of a large Koopa Paratroopa, however he has the ability to regain his wings after losing them.


===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
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[[File:Sky Troopa SMRPG artwork.jpg|thumb|left|Artwork design of a Sky Troopa in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'']]
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Paratroopas, named '''Sky Troopas''' in the original, are enemies in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|its remake]]. They are encountered in [[Mushroom Way]], [[Bandit's Way]], and [[Booster Pass]]. Paratroopas are all depicted wearing red shells. They do not lose their wings when hit. Pararoopas attack by ramming their opponent while hiding in their shell.
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In Mushroom Way, some Paratroopas guard [[treasure chest|treasure box]]es while others actively pursue [[Mario]]. One Paratroopa even kidnaps [[Toad]]. In battle, Paratroopas either fight alone or in pairs. At Mushroom Way and in Booster Pass, Paratroopas also aid [[Spikey (Super Mario RPG)|Spikey]]s in battle if the Spikeys are attacked. Four Paratroopas can be fought in Bandit's Way while Mario chases [[Croco]] through the last area of the level. They fly high in the sky and do not actively pursue Mario, therefore he has to [[jump]] if he wants to fight them. After Croco is defeated, these Paratroopas disappear and do not return for the rest of the game.
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They make yet another appearance in the game ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', when [[Smithy]] takes over [[Mario World]]. However, in this game, they go under the name of '''Sky Troopas'''. They appeared in the levels [[Mushroom Way]], [[Bandit's Way]], and [[Booster Pass]].


In this game, all Sky Troopas have red shells and do not lose their wings when hit. These shells give Sky Troopas a high defense rating compared to other enemies fought early in the game. Additionally, Sky Troopas use their shells for offense. To attack, they hide in their shells and then ram into their opponent with force.
One prominent Paratroopa featured in the game is [[Sergeant Flutter]], a reformed Koopa who leads a large squad of friendly Paratroopas. These Paratroopas help out Mario in his quest for the [[Star Piece (Super Mario RPG)|Star Piece]]s at the behest of [[Monstermama]], the leader of [[Monstro Town]]. These Paratroopas assist Mario in ascending the steep cliff located at the end of [[Land's End]], allowing him to reach [[Bean Valley]] and eventually [[Nimbus Land]]. Mario accomplishes this by jumping from Paratroopa to Paratroopa, each Paratroopa carrying Mario higher into the air and closer to the next Paratroopa. If Mario scales the cliff quickly by bypassing the normal sequence of Paratroopa hops, he is rewarded with prizes.


In Mushroom Way, some Sky Troopas guard [[Treasure Chest|Treasure Box]]es while others actively pursue [[Mario]]. One Sky Troopa even kidnaps [[Toad]]. In battle, Sky Troopas either fight alone or in pairs. At Mushroom Way and in Booster Pass, Sky Troopas also aid [[Spikey (Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars)|Spikey]]s in battle if the Spikeys are attacked. Four Sky Troopas can be fought in Bandit's Way while Mario chases [[Croco]] through the last area of the level. They fly high in the sky and do not actively pursue Mario, therefore he has to [[jump]] if he wants to fight them. After Croco is defeated, these Sky Troopas disappear and do not return for the rest of the game.
The Paratroopa has a bulky relative called a [[Big Troopa]], which in turn are related to the [[Grand Troopa]]s. Paratroopas also have stronger relatives called [[Malakoopa]]s. These Paratroopas have a green shell instead of a red shell. Standard Koopa Troopas are absent from the game.


One prominent Sky Troopa featured in the game is [[Sergeant Flutter]], a reformed Koopa who leads a large squad of friendly Sky Troopas. These Sky Troopas help out Mario in his quest for the [[Star Piece (Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars)|Star Pieces]] at the behest of [[Monstermama]], the leader of [[Monstro Town]]. These Sky Troopas assist Mario in ascending the steep cliff located at the end of [[Land's End]], allowing him to reach [[Bean Valley]] and eventually [[Nimbus Land]]. Mario accomplishes this by jumping from Sky Troopa to Sky Troopa, each Troopa carrying Mario higher into the air and into closer proximity to the next Troopa. If Mario scales the cliff quickly by bypassing the normal sequence of Sky Troopa hops, he is rewarded with prizes.
The original localized name of the Paratroopas was reused in the Nintendo Switch version as a wrong answer to one of [[Dr. Topper]]'s quiz questions.


The Sky Troopa has a bulky relative called a [[Heavy Troopa]], which in turn are related to the [[Tub-O-Troopa]]s. Sky Troopas also have stronger relatives called [[Malakoopa]]s. These Paratroopas have a green shell instead of a red shell. Standard Koopa Troopas are absent from the game.
===''Game & Watch Gallery'' series===
[[File:VerminYoshi.png|thumb|Yoshi pounding a Para Troopa in ''Game & Watch Gallery 2'']]
Para Troopas are enemies in some of the Modern versions of [[Game & Watch]] games in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 2]]'' and background elements of the Modern version of ''[[Fire (Game & Watch)|Fire]]'' in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]''. A Para Troopa in ''[[Helmet (Game & Watch)|Helmet]]'' throws obstacles in the first area, including [[Spike Ball|Spiked Ball]]s, [[Lava Bubble|Podoboos]], and [[hammer]]s. Para Troopas are amongst the enemies to defend the [[Yoshi's Egg|Yoshi Egg]]s from in ''[[Vermin]]''. Para Troopas appear in the Modern ''[[Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong]]'' in both ''Game & Watch Gallery'' titles.


===''Mario Golf'' series===
===''Mario Golf'' series===
====''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''====
[[File:Paratroopa golf.jpg|thumb|left|Screenshot from ''Mario Golf: World Tour'', with Paratroopa golfing at Seaside Course]]
In ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'', a red Paratroopa waves the [[Out of Bounds|O.B.]] flag when players hit the ball out of bounds.
{{quote|One of the three sacred trees on the course is in trouble. Sounds like a lightning strike split it right down the middle! Wow, imagine being out there when it happened. I don't think I'd ever golf again!|Koopa Paratroopa|Mario Golf: Super Rush}}
====''Mario Golf: World Tour''====
Paratroopas mostly have minor roles in the [[Mario Golf (series)|''Mario Golf'' series]]. Paratroopa's name occasionally appears on the score card in ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]''. A red Paratroopa waves the [[Out of Bounds|O.B.]] flag in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''. Koopa Paratroopas are non-playable characters in the Golf Adventure mode of ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'', being encountered in [[Bonny Greens]] and [[Ridgerock Lake]].
A red Paratroopa appears in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' as an unlockable playable character, unlocked after 50 [[Star Coin]]s are collected in Challenge Mode. Also, during Mario's and [[Gold Mario]]'s post-hole animation that is used after he scores an Eagle, Hole-in-One, or Albatross, a green Paratroopa is one of the enemies that Mario/Gold Mario collides with after having grabbed a [[Super Star]].<ref>http://mariopartylegacy.com/2014/04/final-four-unlockable-characters-revealed-for-mario-golf-world-tour/</ref>
 
A Paratroopa is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''. It has a straight trajectory at 207 yards. Paratroopa has higher control and sweet spot stats, and it hits the ball at the middle height. Paratroopa has a slightly higher drive than [[Princess Peach|Peach]]. Paratroopa is unlocked by collecting 50 [[Star Coin]]s in Challenge Mode. A green Paratroopa is one of the enemies hit by Mario and [[Gold Mario]] during their animation from earning an eagle or a higher rating.
 
===''Mario Tennis'' series===
====''Mario Tennis''====
Paratroopa is first seen in the intro of ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'', losing a tournament match to [[Luigi]]. Paratroopa is depicted wearing a red shell. Paratroopa is a playable character. It is billed a Tricky character, having a high spin and curve to its shots whilst having a low reach. This is the first game with a playable Paratroopa.
 
====''Mario Power Tennis''====
Paratroopa is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''. It is depicted wearing a red shell. Paratroopa is billed a technique player. Paratroopa has the longest lunge whilst still having the lowest reach. Its [[Power Shot (Mario Tennis series)|Offensive Power Shot]] is [[Energy Ball]], which conjures a tornado to spin out the opponents, and its Defensive Power Shot is [[Sky Dive (Mario Power Tennis)|Sky Dive]], where Paratroopa dives to the ball. Paratroopa is unlocked after clearing every World Open cup in Doubles. Paratroopa appears in the singles tournament ceremony, attempting to retrieve a trophy from Waluigi, but his shell is attached to a fishing pole by Wario. Paratroopa inadvertently rams into Waluigi, after Toad had cut the fishing line, and catches the trophy. Paratroopa appears in a blooper reel, wandering on the scene accidentally and being stared at by [[Wario]], [[Waluigi]], and [[Bowser]] before the three of them laugh.
 
====''Mario Tennis Aces''====
[[File:MTA Models Paratroopa.png|thumb|Artwork from ''Mario Tennis Aces'']]
Koopa Paratroopas are audience members in the base game of ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'' and a playable character since the version 2.0.0 update. Prior to being announced, Koopa Paratroopa's emblem had been seen on a bag available as a preorder bonus in Japan.<ref name=Geo_Sports>{{cite|language=ja|deadlink=y|title=ゲオ店舗情報|『マリオテニス エース』好評予約受付中!|publisher=GEO Sports|archive=web.archive.org/web/20180421202104/https://geo-online.co.jp/html/mariotennis_ace.html}}</ref> The playable Paratroopa wears a red shell like before. It was originally unlockable from completing the November 2018 [[List of online tournaments in Mario Tennis Aces|online tournament]] but became available later when the tournament ended.<ref>{{cite|date=June 15, 2018|url=www.japanesenintendo.com/post/174906684899|title=More ''Mario Tennis Ace'' DLC Coming|publisher=Japanese Nintendo|accessdate=June 21, 2018|language=en}}</ref> Koopa Paratroopa is billed as a Technical character. He has a strong curve on his slice moves.<ref>{{cite|language=en|author=Nintendo|date=October 29, 2018|url=youtu.be/EHg2FODS7ak|title=''Mario Tennis Aces'' - Koopa Paratroopa - Nintendo Switch|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 5, 2019}}</ref> Koopa Paratroopa has a sideways [[Trick Shot]] named Koopa Boost, which resembling his lunge from ''Mario Power Tennis'', and a forward Trick Shot named Roll Call. Paratroopa's [[Special Shot (Mario Tennis Aces)|Special Shot]] is the Spiral Special, in which he and two other Paratroopas generate a tornado while flying about. Blue and green [[palette swap]]s of Koopa Paratroopa were added in the version 3.1.0 update. A red and a green Koopa Paratroopa appears in the Special Shot and intro scene of the blue variety.
 
===''Paper Mario'' series===
====''Paper Mario''====
Paratroopas are enemies in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. They wear distinct sunglasses to differentiate from the friendly Koopas. Every Paratroopa wears a red shell. They are encountered at [[Pleasant Path]]. Paratroopas attack using a Shell Shot, including as a [[First Strike]] on the field. Paratroopas are unaffected by [[Hammer]] attacks in battle whilst beign weak to Jump attacks, causing them to lose their wings and become normal Koopa Troopas. A Paratroopa mail carrier named [[Parakarry]] is one of [[Mario]]'s partners. [[Dark Paratroopa]], a variant of the [[Dark Koopa]], [[List of Paper Mario pre-release and unused content|is an unused enemy]].
 
====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
Koopa Paratroopas return in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. They retain their look from the previous game. Koopa Paratroopas are first encountered in [[Hooktail Castle]]. The game adds three varieties: [[KP Paratroopa]], [[Shady Paratroopa]], and [[Dark Paratroopa]], the latter originally being [[List of Paper Mario pre-release and unused content|unused]] in the previous game. All Koopa Paratroopa varieties attack identically to the regular type. Parakarry makes a cameo.
 
====''Super Paper Mario''====
[[File:SPM Red Paratroopa.png|thumb|150px|Artwork from ''Super Paper Mario'']]
Koopa Paratroopas return in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. They appear in green and red varieties, like the platforming games, while retaining their sunglasses. Paratroopas are encountered in Chapter 1-2, 2-1, 3-3, and Rooms 11 and 46 of the [[Flipside Pit of 100 Trials]]. The green type hops around while the red type flies in predetermined horizontal and vertical lines.
 
====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
[[File:ParatroopaPMSS.png|100px|thumb|left|Artwork from ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'']]
Koopa Paratroopas are enemies in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. They are red and do not wear sunglasse, unlike before. They are encountered in [[World 2 (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|World 2]]. A Koopa Paratroopa inflict the [[Dizzy]] status from its Shell Shot attack. A Koopa Paratroopa loses its wings if hit by a [[First Strike]] or [[Sticker|jump type sticker]], turning it into a Koopa Troopa. A Paratroopa Squad is encountered at the end of [[Yoshi Sphinx]], and their dialogue has them say "over" similarly to fighter pilots. They have four times as much HP. The game adds the [[Shiny Paratroopa]] variety.
 
====''Paper Mario: Color Splash''====
Koopa Paratroopas are enemies in ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]''. Only the red variety of Koopa Paratroopas appear. They are encountered in [[Daffodil Peak]], [[The Crimson Tower]], [[Sunset Express]], and as the second-round opponent in [[Roshambo Temple#Roshambo Temple #4|Roshambo Temple #4]]. Koopa Paratroopas attack by either flying at Mario while inside their shells or diving onto him from above, countered only with a Spike Helmet. A Koopa Paratroopa loses its wings when attacked and becomes a Koopa Troopa. Paratroopas only use their Shell Shot attack as an [[Enemy Card]] ally, hitting a row of either aerial or grounded enemies at 25 damage each. Paratroopa allies dodges most enemy attacks, but not jump attacks. A Paratroopa, referred to as a "red bird," is a pet owned by a [[Tea Party Toads|Tea Party Toad]], and one part involves returning it to its [[Birdcage|cage]]. The game adds [[Koopa Paratroopa 10-Stack]]s.
 
====''Paper Mario: The Origami King''====
Origami Koopa Paratroopas are enemies in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''. They are first encountered in the [[Fire Vellumental Cave]]. The original Koopa Paratroopas are fought similarly as before, being weak to jump attacks whilst dodging hammer attacks. Regular Koopa Paratroopas are supporting characters, also helping to combat the Paper Planes while on an airship en route to [[Peach's Castle]].


===''Mario Kart'' series===
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''====
Paratroopas are background characters in ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''. Two are seen in the awards ceremony.
====''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''====
====''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''====
{{LLQuote|Paratroopa takes care of its wings even in the heart of the race.|''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' Manual|Page 20}}
[[File:Koopa Troopa and Paratroopa - MKDD.png|thumb| Paratroopa racing with Koopa Troopa in ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''.]]
[[File:Koopa Troopa and Paratroopa - MKDD.png|thumb|right| Paratroopa racing with Koopa Troopa in ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''.]]
A red Paratroopa is a playable racer in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''. It is billed a lightweight racer. Paratroopa is partnered with a Koopa Troopa by default, and both have Triple Red Shells and Triple Green Shells as their [[Special Item (Mario Kart series)|special item]]. Paratroopa's personal [[kart]] is the [[Para-Wing]].
A red Paratroopa is a playable racer in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', where it is a light racer, along with its partner, a green Koopa Troopa. Like its partner, it has Triple Red Shells and Triple Green Shells as a special item. Its personal kart is the [[Para-Wing]], which has very high acceleration, but low top speed and weight.
 
====''Mario Kart 7''====
Paratroopa is depicted on the "Turn Right" billboard in the returning {{classic-link|Wii|Koopa Cape}} in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''.
 
====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
Paratroopas are spectators in [[Cloudtop Cruise]], {{classic-link|GCN|Dry Dry Desert}}, {{classic-link|3DS|Piranha Plant Slide}}, and {{classic-link|3DS|Neo Bowser City}} in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', as well as in {{classic-link|N64|Choco Mountain}}, {{classic-link|GBA|Sky Garden}}, {{classic-link|DS|Waluigi Pinball}}, {{classic-link|Wii|Mushroom Gorge}}, [[Sky-High Sundae]], {{classic-link|GBA|Riverside Park}}, [[Yoshi's Island (race course)|Yoshi's Island]], {{classic-link|Tour|Bangkok Rush}}, and {{classic-link|Tour|Singapore Speedway}} in the latter's ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]''. They are depicted in green, red, and blue varieties. They are also referenced in [[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Paratroopa Airlines|Paratroopa Airlines]].
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
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[[File:ParatroopaRed-SSE.png|thumb|left|Screenshot from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', showing a red Koopa Paratroopa, depicting with its design introduced in ''New Super Mario Bros.'']]
In the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], Paratroopas mainly appear as enemies in the single-player campaigns. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', one red Paratroopa and a few green Paratroopas appear in the first stage of the [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode|Adventure Mode]], [[smashwiki:Mushroom Kingdom (Adventure Mode)|Mushroom Kingdom]]. When a character jumps on a Koopa Paratroopa, it loses its wings and falls to the ground. The player can defeat a Paratroopa without destroying its wings by simply grabbing it, carrying it, and throwing it or if the character uses a special move such as Kirby's swallow. If the red Paratroopa's shell is thrown, fire can be seen on it, but this does not affect gameplay. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Paratroopas are enemies in [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]], and they were given an attack of headbutting fighters who approach them. The red Paratroopas either follow players or fly vertically, while the green ones hop or fly in patterns. Jumping on them removes their wings and turn them into regular Koopa Troopas, just like in the [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', Koopa Paratroopas are enemies in [[smashwiki:Smash Run|Smash Run]], where behave similarly as in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. There are both red and green variants, with the green hopping up and down toward the player and the red flying up and down or side to side. If the player gets close enough, the Paratroopa attempts to headbutt the player. Jumping on them removes their wings and turn them into simple Koopa Troopas.
 
Throughout the series, there have also been various collectible items of Koopa Paratroopas. In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', there is a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] of a red Paratroopa. In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', there is a trophy of the green and red types that can only be obtained by using a [[Trophy Stand]] on the respective type. Similarly, ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' also has a trophy for a green and a red Paratroopa each, though in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', only the red Paratroopa trophy appears.
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===''Mario Party'' series===
====''Mario Party 4''====
Paratroopas are obstacles in the minigame [[Paratrooper Plunge]] in ''[[Mario Party 4]]''.
 
====''Mario Party 5''====
Paratroopas are background characters in the minigames [[Merry Poppings]] and [[Wind Wavers]] and part of the item [[Paratroopa Capsule]] in ''[[Mario Party 5]]''. Paratroopa appears from using its item and takes away a number of coins from the opponent determined by a dice block roll of the user.
 
====''Mario Party 6''====
[[File:Koopa Paratroopa - MP6.png|thumb|Screenshot from ''Mario Party 6'', showing Paratroopa appearing from a Koopa Troopa Orb, going to swap [[Toadette]] and [[Wario]].]]
Paratroopas are non-playable characters in the minigames [[What Goes Up...]], where red ones are used to climb a high altitude, and [[Odd Card Out]], as one of the possible cards, in ''[[Mario Party 6]]''. Paratroopa is also a character part of the Koopa Troopa Orb, now using military jargon and switching the player character with whoever placed the trap.
 
====''Mario Party Advance''====
[[File:Paratroopa MPA.png|thumb|left|Screenshot from ''Mario Party Advance'' of the Paratroopa character]]
{{quote|Things have been rough since I opened up... Nah, just kidding! Things are great!|Paratroopa|[[Mario Party Advance]]}}
Paratroopa is a non-playable character in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''. He owns the [[Junk]] store in [[Shroom City (Mario Party Advance)|Shroon City]], and is the cousin of [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]]. He looks after the citizens of Shroom City.<ref>{{cite|quote=A big-brother type, who looks after everyone in town|title=''Mario Party Advance''|author=In-game description|date=2005|publisher=Nintendo|language=en}}</ref> Paratroopa does not open Junk if no quest is active, though claims it will open soon. Paratroopa does not initiate any quest but he appears in a few. Paratroopa has a role during [[Find the Password]], where he can be asked about the Bob-omb figure, revealing the password of the Bob-omb club he is part of,<ref>{{cite|quote=I'm in the Bob-omb club too! Here, I'll prove it... Here's the password: ...'{{color|red|Baboom}}.'|date=2005|title=''Mario Party Advance''|publisher=Nintendo|language=en|author=Paratroopa}}</ref> or a [[List of implied entertainment#Toad Force V|Toad Force V]] figure, which he says is out of stock because of how popular the show is.<ref>{{cite|author=Paratroopa|quote=Oh, so you're into Toad Force V too? Those toys are just flying off the shelf! Actually, we're out of stock right now.|date=2005|publisher=Nintendo|language=en|title=''Mario Party Advance''}}</ref> Paratroopa is one of the suspects of robbing the [[Koopa Bank]] in the quest [[Probably a Robbery?]]. He can either be asked about the robbery, revealing that he saw the shine of the stolen coins,<ref>{{cite|quote=Oh, but I did see a {{color|red|gleam}} of coins!|author=Paratroopa|date=2005|title=''Mario Party Advance''|publisher=Nintendo|language=en}}</ref> or his store, claiming things are running well. Paratroopa is later proven to have provided false witness, despite being Koopa's cousin,<ref>{{cite|author=Koopa|date=2005|quote=What!? Paratroopa? No! He's my cousin!|title=''Mario Party Advance''|publisher=Nintendo|language=en}}</ref> since not even the coins could be seen in the total darkness.<ref>{{cite|author=[[Shroomlock]]|date=2005|language=en|title=''Mario Party Advance''|publisher=Nintendo|quote=Yes, he said he saw the coins {{color|red|gleaming}}. But...it was totally dark at the time! You see? He couldn't have {{color|red|seen}} a thing!}}</ref> Paratroopa confesses to the crime, claiming it was joke. Paratroopa is not arrested at Koopa's request,<ref>{{cite|quote=...Detective, could you let Paratroopa go?|author=Koopa|date=2005|title=''Mario Party Advance''|publisher=Nintendo|language=en}}</ref> and Paratroopa returns the coins before returning to Junk. The only role of Paratroopa in [[Accessorize!]] is selling either a ring, a necklace, or a bracelet to the player to the player as a gift to Bowser, having been informed beforehand.
 
====''Mario Party 8''====
Paratroopas are background characters in the [[Test for the Best]] mode in ''[[Mario Party 8]]''. A green and a red Paratroopa hold the 2000-point and 3000-point signs, respectively.
 
====''Mario Party: Island Tour''====
Paratroopas are non-playable characters in the background of the Hot-Air Hijinks mode, minigames such as [[Sky'd and Seek]], and a red one appears on the [[Star-Crossed Skyway]] board in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]''. The Paratroopa at Star-Crossed Skyway gives seven [[Mini Star]]s at the first, second, and last Star Stages.


====''Mario Kart Wii''====
====''Mario Party: The Top 100''====
A Paratroopa was [[List of Mario Kart Wii pre-release and unused content|originally]] going to reappear in Mario Kart Wii as a playable racer; as there is an image of him for the game's character select screen, along with [[Petey Piranha]] and a [[Hammer Bro]], but the character was scrapped for unknown reasons, possibly due to [[Dry Bones]] also being playable.
A Koopa Paratroopa is a background character in the returning minigame [[Leaf Leap]] in ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''.


====''Mario Kart 8''====
====''Super Mario Party''====
In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', Paratroopas of various colors (green, red and blue) appear as spectators in [[Cloudtop Cruise]], [[Dry Dry Desert (course)|<small>GCN</small> Dry Dry Desert]], [[Piranha Plant Slide|<small>3DS</small> Piranha Plant Slide]], and [[Neo Bowser City|<small>3DS</small> Neo Bowser City]].
Koopa Paratroopas are non-playable characters in ''[[Super Mario Party]]''. They are encountered in every board in Mario Party Mode. A Paratroopa takes a player character to an opponent's spot for five coins, or seven coins later on 5 coins. A Paratroopa takes a photo of the player characters before a waterfall in the River Survival mode. A Koopa Paratroopa is also encountered in the main plaza.
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===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''====
Koopa Paratroopas do not appear themselves in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', but have a very similar, beanish relative called [[Paratroopea]]s, who attack in a very similar way to Koopa Paratroopas, except that they have the ability to heal. Like Koopa Paratroopas, they lose their wings once they take enough damage and they become [[Troopea]]s. A stronger version of them exists are called [[Scaratroopea]]s, who attack in a faster manner and have the ability to even revive KO'd opponents.
Koopa Paratroopas are absent in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', but have a very similar, [[beanish]] relative called [[Paratroopea]]s, who attack similarly to Paratroopas, but with the added ability to heal. Like Koopa Paratroopas, they lose their wings once they take enough damage and they become [[Troopea]]s. A stronger version of them exists are called [[Scaratroopea]]s, who attack in a faster manner and have the ability to even revive KO'd opponents.
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Koopa Paratroopas appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'' after being absent in the [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga|original game]]. They appear as enemies and recruitable allies exclusively in ''Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser''. They are Flying troopers, and their [[Special Skill (Mario & Luigi series)|Special Skill]] is Cranium Crush. There are green and red variants, with the red ones having an advantage against spear-wielding enemies.


====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====
Though Koopa Paratroopas do not appear, either themselves or have enemies based off of them, they are mentioned by a [[Toad]] in Peach's Castle about how he wished to have wings of a Paratroopa or Lakitu's Cloud to fly in a remote Time Hole. They are also referenced in the description for Paraslacks, a [[List of clothing in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time|clothing]] that increases an adult Mario brother's speed and defense.
Though Koopa Paratroopas do not appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', they are mentioned by a [[Toad]] in Peach's Castle about how he wished to have wings of a Paratroopa or Lakitu's Cloud to fly in a remote Time Hole. They are also referenced in the description for Paraslacks, a [[List of clothing in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time|clothing]] that increases an adult Mario brother's speed and defense. [[Handfake]]s can also hold signs that resemble Koopa Paratroopas.


====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''====
A group of [[Blue Paratroopa]]s also appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''. In this game, they teach the Mario Bros. the blue shell technique. Their appearance is similar to the ''Paper Mario'' series since they also wear the sunglasses. Another kind of Paratroopas appear in [[Bowser's Castle]]. Their shells are red and they do not wear glasses.
[[File:MLBIS Blue Paratroopas 1.png|thumb|left|The Koopa Paratroopa Trio's appearance in ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story''.]]
A group of blue-shelled Koopa Paratroopas known as the [[Koopa Paratroopa Trio]] appears in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''. In this game, they teach the Mario Bros. the blue shell technique. Their appearance is similar to the ''Paper Mario'' series since they also wear the sunglasses. Another kind of Paratroopa appear in [[Bowser's Castle]]. Their shells are red and they do not wear glasses. [[Corporal Paraplonk]] is a red-shelled Paratroopa who wears green shoes and a red bucket on his head, and he serves as one Bowser's lackeys, alongside [[Private Goomp]] and [[Sergeant Guy]], all whom are members of the [[Elite Trio]]. Green and red Koopa Paratroopas also appear in the [[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey|remake]] reprising both their original roles and new roles as allies and enemies in the ''Bowser Jr.'s Journey'' mode, with the Koopa Paratroopa Trio appearing as a new minion.


====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
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Paratroopas make several small appearances in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''. During the battle against the Elite Trio in [[Dreamy Driftwood Shore]], a pair of Paratroopas appear with a purple block each during Corporal Paraplonk's attack. The blocks are placed to both sides of Mario, in line with him, for Corporal Paraplonk to repeatedly rebound off of. In [[Dreamy Neo Bowser Castle]] (Bowser's Dream), two green Paratroopas help some [[Shy Guy]]s serve Bowser [[meat]] to him to grow bigger. One of the Paratroopa states that the fall Bowser takes to find more meat is fatal, though Bowser is revealed to survive. In [[Neo Bowser Castle]], after Bowser betrays [[Antasma]] and takes the [[Dream Stone]] for his own, a Paratroopa is seen carrying Princess Peach. In the final battle, [[Dreamy Bowser]] creates golden, otherworldly [[Dreamy Paratroopa]]s to send after Mario and Luigi. With the exception of Corporal Paraplonk, no other red-shelled Paratroopas appear in the game.
Paratroopas make several small appearances in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''. During the battle against the [[Elite Trio]] in [[Dreamy Driftwood Shore]], a pair of Paratroopas appear with a purple block each during [[Corporal Paraplonk]]'s attack, placing a block in line with Mario, to both sides of him. In [[Dreamy Neo Bowser Castle]] (Bowser's Dream), two green Paratroopas appear as Bowser is demanding for meat to grow bigger. In [[Neo Bowser Castle]], after Bowser betrays Antasma and takes the Dream Stone for his own, a Paratroopa is seen carrying Princess Peach. In the final battle, [[Dreamy Bowser]] creates golden, otherworldly [[Dreamy Paratroopa]]s to send after Mario and Luigi. With the exception of Corporal Paraplonk, no other red-shelled Paratroopas appear in the game.


====''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''====
Although normal Koopa Paratroopas didn't appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'', their paper versions appear in this game. If they are attempted to be hit by a [[Trio Hammer]] attack in the overworld, it will count as a miss since they are airborne. In battle, they'll always have copies, like some paper-only enemies.
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Although normal Koopa Paratroopas do not appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'', their [[Paper Paratroopa|paper versions]] do.
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Brothership''====
Koopa Paratroopas appear as enemies in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]''. A group of them are first fought on [[Slippenglide Island]] after defeating a large group of Goombas, and like the Goombas all Koopa Paratroopas must be defeated at once otherwise any survivors will call for backup. Koopa Paratroopas appear regularly on [[Offandon Island]].
 
Koopa Paratroopas attack by swooping on one of the Mario Bros. and must be countered with the hammer. All Koopa Paratroopas in the battle may fly one-by-one towards one of the Bros. and depending on how high up they are they can each be jumped on consecutively. Koopa Paratroopas lose their wings and become Koopa Troopas if jumped on.
 
Red shelled Koopa Paratroopas appear as NPCs, although only green shelled Koopa Paratroopas are fought in battle.
 
===''WarioWare'' series===
Koopa Paratroopas make small appearances in several of [[9-Volt]]'s classic Nintendo-themed microgames in the ''[[WarioWare (series)|WarioWare]]'' series. The first time they have appeared in is ''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'', in the ''Stomp!'' version of the microgame [[Super Mario Bros. (Stomp!)|Super Mario Bros.]] Here, players need to tap a Koopa Paratroopa to turn it into a Koopa Troopa, then tap it again to put it in its shell, then tap once more to send its shell careening. A Koopa Paratroopa is featured in a microgame in ''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]'', called [[Paratroopa (microgame)|Paratroopa]]. Here, players, as Mario, need to avoid the bouncing green Paratroopa by moving left or right.
 
===''Mario Baseball'' series===
====''Mario Superstar Baseball''====
Paratroopa is a playable character in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''. It can be played in red or green varieties, both differing in stats slightly. Paratroopa is billed a Technique player. Its ability is [[Super Jump (Mario Baseball series)|Super Jump]]. Both the green and red Paratroopas are members of [[Donkey Kong]]'s team in Challenge mode, where their [[Superstar Challenge]]s include smacking a hit; catching the ball using a Super Jump, and pitching as Paratroopa a whole game and winning. The Koopa Paratroopas have good chemistry with [[Koopa Troopa]], [[Paragoomba]], and [[Bowser]]. Koopa Paratroopa has averange range when tackling the ball.
 
====''Mario Super Sluggers''====
[[File:KoopaParatroopa-Batting-MSS.png|thumb|Screenshot from ''Mario Super Sluggers'', depicting a Paratroopa batting]]
Paratroopa returns in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. It retains the red and green varieties. Paratroopa is billed an all-around. Both Paratroopas are part of the [[Wario Muscles]] in Challenge mode. They are unaffected by a [[POW Block|POW-Ball]] or while giant in [[Graffiti Runner]]. Paratroopas are slower than before Red Paratroopa has improved fielding, batting, and pitching skills, and the Green Koopa Paratroopa has increased batting but lower pitching.
 
===''Super Princess Peach''===
Koopa Paratroopas are enemies in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]''. Their look is based on their appearance in the ''Yoshi's Island'' series, and they appear in green and red varieties. The game introduces two varieties, including [[Mad G. P-Troopa]] and [[G. R. P-Troopa]], infused with [[Rage]] and [[Joy (vibe)|Joy]], respectively.


===[[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]]===
===''Mario Hoops 3-on-3''===
====''Paper Mario''====
Paratroopa is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]''. It is billed a Tricky player. Its special ability is the [[Wing Shot]]. Paratroopa can be unlocked by winning a bronze trophy or higher in [[Mushroom Tourney]].
Paratroopas make their second RPG appearance in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. The Paratroopas and Koopas of this game wear sunglasses, which separates them from the Koopas who help Mario. This feature is carried on into the later two installments. They only have red shells. They are found in [[Pleasant Path]] and usually just attempt to headbutt Mario when he approaches. In-battle, they are immune to [[Hammer]] attacks, but are weak to Jump attacks. Jumps turn them into normal Koopas. They are defenseless when tipped on their shell. A Paratroopa mail person named [[Parakarry]] is also one of Mario's [[partner]]s in this game. He can carry Mario across small gaps and is a very powerful fighter.
 
Additionally Paratroopas can headbutt Mario outside battle as the [[First Strike]] but this attack can be blocked to avoid taking damage.
===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
Koopa Paratroopas make a few appearances in the [[Mario & Sonic (series)|''Mario & Sonic'' series]]. Four green Paratroopas appear at the start of [[Mario's Figure Skating Spectacular]] in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'', helping [[Kamek]] capture the [[Toad (species)|Toads]]. A red Koopa Paratroopa appears in the [[Golf Plus]] event of the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'', moving the flag and the hole after each shot.
 
===''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition''===
Koopa Partroopas appear in green, red, and yellow varieties in ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]''.


====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
====Green Koopa Paratroopa====
Koopa Paratroopas appear in ''Paper Mario''{{'}}s sequel, ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. They are first seen in [[Hooktail Castle]], where they still attempt to headbutt Mario if he passes. Paratroopas retain the same battle style and statistics they have in ''Paper Mario'', except that they now do two damage, instead of one. The Paratroopas of this game also wear sunglasses. Additionally, [[Parakarry]] makes a cameo in this game.
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Green Koopa Paratroopas are Water-attribute enemies. In battle, in addition to attacking normally, they may occasionally use '''Winged Green Shell''' to nullify Fire and Dark attribute damage for two turns. When defeated, it may randomly drop a [[Baddie Block#Water Block|Water Block]] of a Green Koopa Troopa or a P-Wing, while defeating it with a 10+ Combo attack guarantees that it drops a [[Fruit (Yoshi food)|Fruit]]. As Water enemies, they take extra damage from Wood attribute attacks and less from Fire damage.  
====''Super Paper Mario''====
[[File:SPM Red Paratroopa.png|thumb|150px|A Koopa Paratroopa from ''Super Paper Mario''.]]
Koopa Paratroopas appear in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. They act as a common enemy and retained the same role they have had in all platformers, while looking the same as their ''[[Paper Mario]]'' relatives. Their movement pattern differs, depending on its color. Green ones hop around on the ground, while red ones fly in the air in straight lines, horizontally as well as vertically. They appear in Chapter 1-2, 2-1, and Rooms 11 and 46 in the [[Flipside Pit of 100 Trials]].


====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
As teammates, Green Koopa Paratroopas gain a Light sub-attribute (being Water/Light teammates), and have an HP rating of 4/6, an ATK rating of 1/6, and a RCV rating of 2/6. Their Winged Green Shell Skill recovers 500 HP for the player's team and changes any Wood Orbs on the player's Orb field into Water Orbs, while their Awoken Skill '''Water Boost''' raises the ATK of any Water attribute teammates when the player clears a horizontal row of Water Orbs. Green Koopa Paratroopas use Fruits and [[Rare Fruit (Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition)|Rare Fruit]]s to raise their Skill Levels. The player can create a Green Koopa Paratroopa by transforming a Green Koopa Troopa with two P-Wings, and can be transformed into a [[Big Green Koopa Paratroopa]] using five Super Mushrooms.
[[File:ParatroopaPMSS.png|100px|thumb|left]]
Red Koopa Paratroopas appear in the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] game ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'' as enemies. Koopa Paratroopas don't wear sunglasses and their appearance is different from the previous ''Paper Mario'' games. They appear in World 2 and retain the same attack pattern from previous ''Paper Mario'' titles. If Mario use a [[First Strike]] or [[Sticker (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|jump type sticker]], its wings will be removed, and its attack pattern becomes identical to that of Koopa Troopas. A Paratroopa Squad appears and ambushes Mario at the end of [[Yoshi Sphinx]]. They have four times HP than their other guards. [[Shiny Koopa Paratroopa]]s also appear in the game. Paratroopas attack by going into their shells and diving at Mario. Unlike any other game, this attack can make Mario [[dizzy]]. Even if a Paratroopa uses a first strike it will still get Mario dizzy.
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====Red Koopa Paratroopa====
====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====
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Paratroopas appear in the first stage of the Adventure Mode of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. One Paratroopa is red, the rest are green. When a character jumps on it, it loses its wings and falls to the ground. The player can defeat a Paratroopa without destroying its wings by simply grabbing it, carrying it, and throwing it or if the character uses a special move such as Kirby's swallow. A special effect the red Paratroopa has is that when its shell is thrown, fire can be seen on it, though there are no gameplay mechanics to it. Additionally, a [[trophy]] of a Paratroopa appears.
Red Koopa Paratroopas are Fire-attribute enemies. In battle, they may occasionally use '''Winged Red Shell''' to nullify Wood and Light attribute damage for two turns. When defeated, it may randomly drop a [[Baddie Block#Fire Block|Fire Block]] of a Red Koopa Troopa or a P-Wing, while defeating it with a 10+ Combo attack guarantees that it drops a Fruit. As Fire enemies, they take extra damage from Water attribute attacks and less from Wood damage.  


====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
As teammates, Red Koopa Paratroopas gain a Light sub-attribute (being Fire/Light teammates), and have an HP rating of 4/6, an ATK rating of 2/6, and a RCV rating of 1/6. Their Winged Red Shell Skill recovers 500 HP for the player's team and changes any Water Orbs on the player's Orb field into Fire Orbs, while their Awoken Skill '''Fire Boost''' raises the ATK of any Fire attribute teammates when the player clears a horizontal row of Fire Orbs. Like Green Koopa Paratroopas, Red variants also use Fruits and Rare Fruits to raise their Skill Levels. The player can create a Red Koopa Paratroopa by transforming a Red Koopa Troopa with two P-Wings, and can be transformed into a [[Dry Bones]] using six [[Boo Mushroom]]s.
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The Paratroopas reappear in the Subspace Emissary of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. They are tougher enemies than in the preceding game because they can also attack the players and defend themselves.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsLzrMCydZA A video of a small demo playable at Japanese game stores, featuring a fighting Paratroopa, on YouTube]</ref> The red Paratroopas follow players while the green one hops and flies in patterns and attacks players who approach them. Players can only acquire trophies of both Paratroopas by using a [[Trophy Stand]] on them.
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====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''====
[[File:Koopa Paratroopa SSB4 3DS.jpg|thumb|240px|A Koopa Paratroopa in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''.]]
Koopa Paratroopas reappear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' as [[Smash Run]] enemies.
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===''Mario Party'' series===
The character called Paratroopa usually makes an appearances in the ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' games, as a non-playable character, although its role changes each time.


====''Mario Party 5''====
One of [[Lemmy]]'s forms as a teammate has a Red Koopa Paratroopa accompanying him, and is named '''Lemmy & Red Koopa Paratroopa'''.  
In ''[[Mario Party 5]]'', an item called the [[Paratroopa Capsule]] can be obtained. When used, a Paratroopa appears and takes away the opposing character's coins determined by a dice block roll of the user. Paratroopas also appear in backgrounds of some minigames, such as [[Merry Poppings]] and [[Wind Wavers]].


====''Mario Party 6''====
====Yellow Koopa Paratroopa====
In ''[[Mario Party 6]]'', an item called the Paratroopa Orb swaps the player who passes the trap with the player who placed the trap. It does not work if the Metal Mushroom Orb is in effect. Koopa Paratroopas are also featured in the minigame [[What Goes Up...]], where players either must fall down, avoiding Koopa Paratroopas, or use Koopa Paratroopas to get the highest altitude in order to win. Paratroopas appear in [[Odd Card Out]] where they can be one of the different cards the player must choose.
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Yellow Koopa Paratroopas are Light-attribute enemies. In battle, they may occasionally use '''Winged Yellow Shell''' to nullify Dark attribute damage for two turns. When defeated, it may randomly drop a [[Baddie Block#Light Block|Light Block]] of a Yellow Koopa Troopa or a P-Wing, while defeating it with a 10+ Combo attack guarantees that it drops a Fruit. As Light enemies, they take extra damage from Dark attribute attacks and normal damage from any other attribute.  


====''Mario Party Advance''====
As teammates, Yellow Koopa Paratroopas gain a Light sub-attribute (being Light/Light teammates), and have an HP rating of 4/6, an ATK rating of 2/6, and a RCV rating of 2/6. Their Winged Yellow Shell Skill recovers 500 HP for the player's team and changes any Fire Orbs on the player's Orb field into Light Orbs, while their Awoken Skill '''Light Boost''' raises the ATK of any Light attribute teammates when the player clears a horizontal row of Light Orbs. Like Green and Red Koopa Paratroopas, Yellow variants also use Fruits and Rare Fruits to raise their Skill Levels. The player can create a Yellow Koopa Paratroopa by transforming a Yellow Koopa Troopa with two P-Wings, and can be transformed into a Big Yellow Koopa Paratroopa using five Super Mushrooms.
In ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'', Paratroopa is the owner of [[Junk]], the item shop, and the cousin of Koopa, the [[Town Koopa Bank|bank]] manager, and is described as a Prankster. He is also affiliated with the [[Bob-omb Mafia]].


He, [[Mr. I]], and [[Goombob]] are the three suspects in the bank robbery. However, after interrogating the suspects, it is discovered that he was the one who stole the coins. He apologizes and says that he is just trying to mess with Koopa, and that it is just a joke. He then leaves to get the coins.
One of [[Ludwig|Ludwig von Koopa]]'s forms as a teammate has a Yellow Koopa Paratroopa accompanying him, and is named '''Ludwig & Yellow Koopa Paratroopa'''.


The end credits state that he rides bikes with Koopa Troopa, and made a fortune selling Toxic Toad Z action figures.
===''Yoshi's Woolly World'' / ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World''===
[[File:YWW Koopa Paratroopa.jpg|thumb|100px|Artwork from ''Yoshi's Woolly World'']]
Koopa Paratroopas reappear in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' and its port ''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]''. Due to the game depicting the characters, locations, items as being made of yarn, hence the title, their wings become outlines of yarn, and the beige part of their shells is replaced with a white button. When they are hit by a yarn ball, they become [[Koopa Troopa]]s just as in previous games; they first appear in [[Knot-Wing the Koopa's Fort]]. [[Knot-Wing the Koopa]] is a boss which appears several times throughout ''Yoshi's Woolly World''. Knot-Wing has the appearance of a large Koopa Paratroopa—however, he has the ability to regain his wings after losing them.


====''Mario Party 8''====
===''Skylanders: SuperChargers''===
In ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', in the [[minigame]] mode [[Test for the Best]], green and red Paratroopas hold the 2000 and 3000 points signs, respectively.
Koopa Paratroopas appear in the Nintendo versions of ''[[Skylanders: SuperChargers]]'' as part of Bowser's moveset.


====''Mario Party: Island Tour''====
===''Minecraft''===
A red Paratroopa can be seen in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'' on the [[Star-Crossed Skyway]] board alongside [[Flutter]] and a [[Paragoomba]]. It appears at the first, second, and last Star Stage and hands out seven [[Mini Star]]s. More can be seen in the background of the [[Hot-Air Hijinks]] mode.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL8WQpxq4UU</ref> As well, various Paratroopas appear in minigames such as [[Sky'd and Seek]].
In the Super Mario Mash-up for ''[[Minecraft]]'', Koopa Paratroopas replace {{iw|minecraftwiki|Vex}}es as enemies; because of this, Paratroopas are a lot smaller than in other appearances.


===''Mario Tennis'' series===
===''Mario Sports Superstars''===
[[File:MPT KoopaParatroopa.jpg|thumb|left|Paratroopa in ''Mario Power Tennis''.]]
[[File:Green Paratroopa MSSuperstars.png|thumb|left|Screenshot from ''Mario Sports Superstars'', showing a green Paratroopa batting]]
Paratroopa has been a playable character in many sports games as well. It is playable in ''[[Mario Tennis]]'' (in the Nintendo 64 game's intro, Paratroopa participates in the tournament and loses to [[Luigi]], allowing him to advance to a semi-finals match against [[Princess Peach]]), and it is an unlockable technique player in the sequel, ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''. Here, its [[Power Shot]]s are [[Energy Ball]], which creates a large lob and tornado around the opponent who hits it, and [[Sky Dive (Power Shot)|Sky Dive]], where it flies up into the sky and crash lands towards where the ball is. Despite appearing in both ''Mario Tennis'' for the Nintendo 64 and ''Mario Power Tennis'', its racket is not present in ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]''.
Paratroopas are selectable sidekicks in the baseball mode of ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]''. They are depicted in separately selectable red, green, blue, and yellow varieties. Their stats differ only in pitching velocity, speed, and stamina, mostly the latter. Paratroopas are billed Technique players, helping them control the ball while batting. Each Paratroopa color has three pitching options of their own. A green Paratroopa is depicted on the [[List of Mario Sports Superstars digital cards|collectible digital card]]. A Paratroopa retains its depiction and role in Mario and [[Metal Mario]]'s animation from scoring an eagle or higher in golf.


===''Mario Baseball'' series===
===''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''===
[[File:KoopaParatroopa-Batting-MSS.png|thumb|300px|right|A '''Red Koopa Paratroopa''' prepares to bat in ''Mario Super Sluggers''.]]
Koopa Paratroopa makes a cameo in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]''. A sprite of it from ''Super Mario Bros.'' is displayed on the wallpaper in the laboratory in the introductory cutscene. Paratroopa is also the basis of the design of the [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#Grenaduck|Annihilation from Above]] weapon.
In both ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' and ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', Paratroopa appears as a playable character. In ''Mario Superstar Baseball'', it is classified as a Technique player while ''Mario Super Sluggers'' describes it as an all-around character. In both games, Paratroopa has two colors: its regular red shell and the green-shelled version, which they slightly differ in stats. It has the ability, High Jump, to catch high flying balls in the air.


In ''Mario Super Sluggers'', it is one of the few levitating characters that cannot feel the effects of a POW ball. Oddly, in that game, the Koopa Paratroopa is slightly slower than it was in the predecessor, being slower than the basic Koopa Troopa. Fortunately, its fielding skills are improved, along with its batting and pitching skills. The Green Koopa Paratroopa does sacrifice its pitching skills to boost its batting skills though. Both Koopa Paratroopas show good chemistry with [[Koopa Troopa]], [[Paragoomba]], and [[Bowser]]. Oddly, while the Koopa Troopa shows good chemistry with [[Bowser Jr.]] and [[Dry Bones]], Koopa Paratroopa's chemistry with those two is neutral.
===''Dr. Mario World''===
Koopa Paratroopas are assistants in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]''. In stage mode, their effect is to increase the obtained score for each red [[virus]] eliminated, where the base score increase is greater at higher levels. In versus mode, the effect is to instead clear the bottom-most row of objects if an object has reached the penultimate row from the bottom line; this effect activates only once per round. The chance that the effect activates is greater at higher levels, where it is guaranteed to activate at the maximum level. In Clinic Events, a Koopa Paratroopa was featured as a patient during season 8.
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===''Mario Hoops 3-on-3''===
===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
Paratroopa makes an appearance as an unlockable character in the game, ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]''. Unlike the ''Mario Tennis'' series where it is playable in, it is a Tricky character. It can be unlocked by at least winning a bronze trophy in the regular Mushroom Tourney. Its special ability is the [[Wing Shot]], which can be performed by tapping the screen in an 'N' pattern twice.
[[File:TSMBM-Paratroopas.jpg|thumb|Koopa Paratroopas alongside the Koopa General]]
Koopa Paratroopas are troops of Bowser's army in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''. A blue-colored, spiny-shelled Paratroopa, known as the [[Koopa General]], is featured as the captain of the Koopa Troop.
 
===Unused appearances===
====''Super Mario Kart''====
[[File:SMK May Proto Award 3rd.gif|thumb|left|150px|Koopa Paratroopas in an early build of ''Super Mario Kart'']]
[[List of Super Mario Kart pre-release and unused content|Originally]] in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', if the player ranked 3rd place in a Mario Kart GP, four red Koopa Paratroopas would appear flying above the racers. When the winner in 1st place opened the bottle of champagne, the last Paratroopa would be shot down by the cork and angrily bounce away.
 
====''Mario Kart Wii''====
Paratroopa was [[List of Mario Kart Wii pre-release and unused content|originally]] going to reappear in ''Mario Kart Wii'' as a playable racer, as there is an image of it for the game's character select screen, along with [[Petey Piranha]] and [[Hammer Bro]]. Koopa Troopa's model additionally has an unused wing model, alongside having unused wing textures, indicating that it was originally to share its model with Paratroopa. However, both the character and the wing model were removed from the game for unknown reasons. Despite this, artwork of one appears on the "Turn Right" billboard in [[Wii Koopa Cape|Koopa Cape]].
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===''Super Princess Peach''===
==Characteristics and traits==
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|The glad and mad '''Koopa Paratroopas'''.
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Koopa Paratroopas also appear in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'', having the same roles from the ''Mario'' platformer games. They have the same appearance as in the ''Yoshi's Island'' games. Two types of Paratroopas under the effects of the [[Vibe Scepter]] also appear: the [[Mad Green Paratroopa]] and the [[Glad Red Paratroopa]].
Koopa Paratroopas have an identical appearance to their parent species, the [[Koopa Troopa]]. They are designed after tortoises, and were originally designed being a quadruped until ''Super Mario World'', although various artwork of Paratroopas have anthropomorphized quadruped Paratroopas. In ''Super Mario World'', they have been given shoes to designate their current bipedal appearance, just as regular Koopa Troopas have gotten. Most artwork of Paratroopas have colored their shells red to further distinguish from regular Koopa Troopa, though multiple artwork of green-shelled Paratroopas exist. All playable appearances of a Koopa Paratroopa have been red-shelled, with some exceptions including the ''Mario Baseball'' games giving players the choice to choose different colors for the Paratroopa, although the red Paratroopa is the default color regardless.
 
The most distinguishing feature of Paratroopas are their wings, which enable them to fly. These wings are not firmly attached to the Paratroopa's shells, with usually a single stomp getting rid of their wings and turning them into normal Koopa Troopas; this is further enhanced by the ability of simply adding wings to multiple objects in ''Super Mario Maker'', Koopa Troopas included and the existence of the [[P-Wing]]. The shell-color of the Paratroopa is additionally used to separate behavioral differences: green-shelled Paratroopas typically bounce around or fly left and right while red-shelled Paratroopas fly up and down; many exceptions are made to this rule, however. The Paratroopa's wing length differs from game to game, with Paratroopas in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', ''Paper Mario'', ''Yoshi's Island DS'', and ''Super Princess Peach'' having very long wings, though the normal length for most games of the wings is rather short.


===''Super Mario Maker''===
In games where Paratroopas have a voice, Paratroopas mostly borrow their voice clips from Koopa Troopa's electronic ones. Initially, Paratroopa sounds identically to Koopa Troopa beginning with ''Mario Tennis'' for the Nintendo 64; ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' is the first game to increase the pitch of its voice clips to distinguish from Koopa Troopa and has been the norm for Paratroopa ever since, with a few exceptions.
Koopa Paratroopas are enemies in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', just like in past 2D ''Mario'' games. They can be created by combining a [[Koopa Troopa]] with a pair of [[wing]]s.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmdHlh4xylo</ref> Green Paratroopas continuously leap on the ground in a zig-zag pattern, while the Paratroopas of red variety fly up and down on a vertical route. The player can enlarge Koopa Paratroopas by dragging a [[Super Mushroom]] onto them, and the said enemies become [[Colossal Koopa Paratroopa]]s.
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===Other appearances, cameos and references===
==Profiles and statistics==
Koopa Paratroopas appear in ''[[Skylanders: SuperChargers]]'' as part of Bowser's moveset; however, due to an agreement between Nintendo and [[wikipedia:Activision|Activision]], they are featured exclusively on the Nintendo versions of the game.
{{main|List of Koopa Paratroopa profiles and statistics}}
Bios often mention the ability of Koopa Paratroopas to fly and to lose its wings to turn into Koopa Troopas once they are stomped on. In various ''Super Mario'' RPGs barring ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', Koopa Paratroopas feature very similar stats to Koopa Troopas, having high defense due to the protection of their shells and they can avoid grounded attacks thanks to their flying nature. However, their wings can usually be removed by the means of jumping on them, which turns them into ordinary Koopa Troopas. In the sports spin-offs that feature a playable Koopa Paratroopa, the playable Paratroopas are usually classified as technical or trickier characters, having a focus on outplaying and managing their opponents differently than relying on pure power or speed stats. Aside from that, they are usually very balanced, having no huge strengths or weaknesses.


==Quotes==
==Quotes==
*"''Determine the amount of coins that everyone will lose.''" - Landing on the space with the effect of the Paratroopa Capsule or using that capsule in ''Mario Party 5''.
*"''Determine the amount of coins that everyone will lose.''" &ndash; ''[[Mario Party 5]]''
*"''And so... [number rolled on Dice Block] coin(s) are gone!''" After the Dice Block is rolled during the event of the Paratroopa Capsule in ''Mario Party 5''.
*"''And so... [number rolled on Dice Block] coin(s) are gone!''" &ndash; ''Mario Party 5''
*"''Some coins have been taken!''" The end of the Paratroopa Capsule event in ''Mario Party 5''.
*"''Some coins have been taken!''" &ndash; ''Mario Party 5''
*"''Ten-hut! Paratroopa here! I'll swap your place with [owner of the roadblock space] on the double!''" When a player passes their opponent's roadblock space with an effect of the Paratroopa Orb in ''Mario Party 6''.
*"''Ten-hut! Paratroopa here! I'll swap your place with [owner of the roadblock space] on the double!''" &ndash; ''[[Mario Party 6]]''
*"''Best of luck out there!''" The end of the Paratroopa Orb event in ''Mario Party 6''.
*"''Best of luck out there!''" &ndash; ''Mario Party 6''
*"''Welcome to Junk, the item superstore!''" When a player enters Junk in ''Mario Party Advance''.
*"''The ground is for suckers.''" &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]''
*"''Nyah, nyah! Can't get me!''" &ndash; ''Paper Mario: Color Splash''
*"''Why walk when you can fly?''" &ndash; ''Paper Mario: Color Splash''
*"''Hammers can't hurt me up here!''" &ndash; ''Paper Mario: Color Splash''
*"''No! I've been grounded!''" &ndash; ''Paper Mario: Color Splash''
*"''Broken wings, broken heart...''" &ndash; ''Paper Mario: Color Splash''


==Official profiles and statistics==
==List of appearances==
{{main|List of Koopa Paratroopa profiles and statistics‎}}
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|1985
|[[Family Computer]] / [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]
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|''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]''
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|1986
|[[Family Computer Disk System]]
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|''[[Super Mario Bros. Special]]''
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|1986
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|''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''
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|1988
|Family Computer / [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]
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|''[[Super Mario World]]''
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|1990
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
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|''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]''
|Enemy
|1993
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
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|''[[Yoshi's Safari]]''
|Enemy
|1993
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
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|''[[Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World]]''
|Enemy
|1994
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
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|''[[Hotel Mario]]''
|Enemy
|1994
|[[Philips CD-i]]
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|''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''
|Enemy
|1995
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
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|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
|Enemy
|1996
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
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|''[[Game & Watch Gallery 2]]''
|Enemy
|1997
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
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|''[[Super Mario Bros. Deluxe]]''
|Enemy
|1999
|[[Game Boy Color]]
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|''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]''
|Playable character
|1999
|[[Nintendo 64]]
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|''[[Paper Mario]]''
|Enemy
|2000
|[[Nintendo 64]]
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|''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''
|Cameo
|2001
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
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|''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
|Enemy
|2001
|[[Nintendo GameCube]]
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|''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]''
|Enemy
|2001
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
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|''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]''
|Enemy
|2002
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|-
|''[[Mario Party 4]]''
|Enemy
|2002
|[[Nintendo GameCube]]
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|''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''
|Playable character
|2003
|[[Nintendo GameCube]]
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|''[[Mario Party 5]]''
|As an Item
|2003
|[[Nintendo GameCube]]
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|''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]''
|Enemy
|2004
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
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|''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''
|Enemy
|2004
|[[Nintendo GameCube]]
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|''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''
|Playable character
|2004
|[[Nintendo GameCube]]
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|''[[Mario Party 6]]''
|As an Item
|2004
|[[Nintendo GameCube]]
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|''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]''
|Enemy
|2004
|[[Nintendo DS]]
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|''[[Mario Party Advance]]''
|Non-playable character
|2005
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
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|''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''
|Playable character
|2005
|[[Nintendo GameCube]]
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|''[[Super Princess Peach]]''
|Enemy
|2005
|[[Nintendo DS]]
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|''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''
|Enemy
|2006
|[[Nintendo DS]]
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|''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]''
|Playable character
|2006
|[[Nintendo DS]]
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|''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''
|Enemy
|2006
|[[Nintendo DS]]
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|''[[Mario Party 8]]''
|Cameo
|2007
|[[Wii]]
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|''[[Super Paper Mario]]''
|Enemy
|2007
|[[Wii]]
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|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|Enemy
|2008
|[[Wii]]
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|''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''
|Non-playable character
|2009
|[[Nintendo DS]]
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|''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''
|Playable character
|2008
|[[Wii]]
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|''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]''
|Cameo
|2009
|[[Nintendo DS]]
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|''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''
|Enemy
|2009
|[[Wii]]
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|''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''
|Enemy
|2012
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
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|''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''
|Enemy
|2012
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
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|''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
|Enemy
|2012
|[[Wii U]]
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|''[[New Super Luigi U]]''
|Enemy
|2013
|[[Wii U]]
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|''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''
|Non-playable character
|2013
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
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|''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]''
|Non-playable character
|2013
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
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|''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''
|Unlockable Playable character
|2014
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
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|''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
|Non-playable character
|2014
|[[Wii U]]
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|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
|Trophy
|2014
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
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|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|Trophy
|2014
|[[Wii U]]
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|''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]''
|Enemy/Ally
|2015
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
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|''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]''
|Enemy
|2015
|[[Wii U]]
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|''[[Super Mario Maker]]''
|Enemy
|2015
|[[Wii U]]
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|''[[Skylanders: SuperChargers]]''
|Cameo as part of Bowser's moveset
|2015
|[[Wii]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], [[Wii U]]
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|''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''
|Cameo in Battle Card
|2015
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
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|''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''
|Enemy
|2016
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
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|''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]''
|Enemy
|2016
|[[Wii U]]
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|''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]''
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|2016
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
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|''[[Super Mario Run]]''
|Enemy
|2016
|{{wp|iOS}}
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|''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]''
|Enemy
|2017
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
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|''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]''
|Playable character
|2017
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
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|''[[Super Mario Run]]''
|Enemy
|2017
|{{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}
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|''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''
|Non-playable character
|2017
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
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|''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]''
|Cameo
|2017
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
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|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''
|Ally and Enemy
|2017
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
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|''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''
|Non-playable character
|2017
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
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|''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]''
|Non-playable character, Playable character (version 2.0.0)
|2018
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
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|''[[Super Mario Party]]''
|Non-playable character
|2018
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
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|''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''
|Ally and Non-playable character
|2018
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
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|''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]''
|Enemy
|2019
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
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|''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''
|Enemy
|2019
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|-
|-
!rowspan=2|Green Koopa Paratroopa
|''[[Dr. Mario World]]''
|rowspan=2|[[File:BrawlTrophy159.png|100px]]
|Ally
|align=center|'''NES''' ''Super Mario Bros.''||rowspan=2|''A winged Koopa. These can fly to a degree, but in Super Mario Bros., it wasn't like they could soar wherever they pleased. In fact, they merely hovered, moving back and forth over set areas. Some Koopa Paratroopas don't even take to the skies, but just jump up and down. These become regular old Koopa Troopas when stomped.''
|2019
|{{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}
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|-
|align=center|
|''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''
|Enemy
|2020
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|-
|-
!rowspan=2|Red Koopa Paratroopa
|''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]''
|rowspan=2|[[File:BrawlTrophy160.png|100px]]
|Non-playable character
|align=center|'''NES''' ''Super Mario Bros.''||rowspan=2|''A flying Koopa with wings. In Super Mario Bros., they possessed the same abilities as green-shelled Koopa Paratroopas, but the routes they flew were different--they flew up and down rather than side to side. There are no red-shelled Koopas who merely hop up and down. You'll often see them participating in two-person kart races and playing basketball.''
|2021
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|-
|-
|align=center|'''DS''' ''Mario Hoops 3-on-3''
|''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''
|Enemy
|2023
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|-
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|''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]''
|Enemy
|2023
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|}
|}
<nowiki></nowiki>'''Note:''' The only Koopa Paratroopa featured in ''Mario Hoops 3-on-3'' had a red shell.
===''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''===
*'''Kart:''' [[Parawing]]
*'''Partner:''' [[Koopa Troopa]]
*'''Special Item:''' [[Triple Shells]]
*'''Bio:''' ''You might think Paratroopa is a cute little tortoise - right up until he blasts you off the course with a Triple Shell attack, that is!''


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{morepic}}
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
SMBDXGParatroopa.png|''[[Super Mario Bros. Deluxe]]''
Paratroopa MT64 artwork.jpg|''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]''
YIDS KoopaParatroopa.jpg|''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''
SPM Paratroopa.png|''[[Super Paper Mario]]''
ParatroopaNSMB2.png|''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''
PMOK Origami Red Koopa Paratroopa.png|''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreignname
{{foreign names
|Jap=パタパタ<br>''Patapata''<br>パタパタ(ミドリ)<br>''Patapata (Midori)''<br>パタパタ(アカ)<br>''Patapata (Aka)''
|Jap=パタパタ
|JapM= 「パタパタ」 ''patapata'' is an onomatopoeia for a flapping sound; 「緑」 ''midori'' and 「赤」 ''aka'' mean "green" and "red", respectively.
|JapR=Patapata
|Spa=Koopa Paratroopa
|JapM=Onomatopoeia for flapping sound; also follows the format of「ノコノコ」(''Nokonoko'', "[[Koopa Troopa]]");「パタ」is used for many later winged enemies, such as [[Paragoomba]].
|SpaM=-
|Jap2=パタパタ(ミドリ)/ みどりパタパタ
|Ger=Parakoopa
|Jap2N=''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition''
|GerM=From the less common English name
|Jap2R=Patapata (Midori / Midori Patapata
|Chi=啪嗒啪嗒<br>''Pātàpātà'' or ''Pādāpādā''<br>跳跳龜 (Traditional)<br>''Tiàotiào guī''
|Jap2M=Koopa Paratroopa (Green) / Green Koopa Paratroopa
|ChiM=Transliteration of the Japanese name<br><br>Jumping Turtle
|Jap3=パタパタ(アカ)/ あかパタパタ
|Jap3N=''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition''
|Jap3R=Patapata (Aka) / Aka Patapata
|Jap3M=Koopa Paratroopa (Red) / Red Koopa Paratroopa
|Jap4=きいろパタパタ
|Jap4N=''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition''
|Jap4R=Kiiro Patapata
|Jap4M=Yellow Koopa Paratroopa
|ChiS=啪嗒啪嗒
|ChiSR=Pādāpādā
|ChiS2=飞行龟
|ChiS2C=<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendoswitch.com.cn/new_super_mario_bros_u_deluxe/pc/stage/index.html|title=新 超级马力欧兄弟U 豪华版 {{!}} Nintendo Switch {{!}} 任天堂 {{!}} 腾讯|publisher=Tencent|language=zh-hans|accessdate=August 8, 2024}}</ref>
|ChiS2N=since ''Mario Tennis Aces''
|ChiS2R=Fēixíng Guī
|ChiSM=Transliteration of the Japanese name
|ChiS2M=Flying Turtle
|ChiT=飛行龜
|ChiTR=Fēixíng Guī
|ChiTM=Flying Turtle
|Dut=Koopa Paratroopa
|Dut2=Paratroopa
|Dut2N=''Super Mario RPG''
|Fin=Lentokonna
|FinM=Flying turtle
|Fre=Paratroopa
|Fre2=Para Koopa (rouge)/(vert)
|Fre2C=<ref>{{cite|date=July 4, 2018|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Encyclopedia]]''|publisher=Soleil Productions|language=fr|isbn=2302070046|page=19 and 27}}</ref>
|Fre2N=''Super Mario Bros.'' and ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''
|Fre3=Koopa volant
|Fre3C=<ref>{{cite|url=www.oldiesrising.com/noticespdfV2/Philips%20CDi/Hotel%20Mario.pdf|title=''Hotel Mario'' French instruction booklet|format=PDF|page=9}}</ref>
|Fre3M=Flying Koopa
|Fre4=Koopa parachutiste
|Fre4C=<ref>{{cite|url=drive.google.com/file/d/10U71A5B_bWOUf55wXE9g9D6FbP878wdx/view|title=''Yoshi's Safari'' European instruction booklet, French section|format=PDF|page=19}}</ref>
|Fre4M=Paratrooper Koopa
|Ger=Flug-Koopa
|GerC=<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=18}}</ref>
|GerM=Flying Koopa
|Ger2=Para-Koopa
|Ita=Paratroopa
|ItaC=<ref>{{cite|author=Canale New Super Mario Bros. U|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCtEaJxm-TQ|title=New Super Mario Bros. U - Nuvole di meringa 6 - Di Paratroopa in Paratroopa (Wii U)|publisher=YouTube|date=February 20, 2013|language=it}}</ref>
|Ita2=Parakoopa
|Ita2N=''Yoshi's Island'' and ''Yoshi's Island DS''
|Kor=펄럭펄럭
|Kor=펄럭펄럭
|KorR=Peoleokpeoleok
|KorR=Peolleok-peolleok
|KorM=Onomatopoeia for a flapping sound
|KorM=Onomatopoeia for a flapping sound
|Ita=Paratroopa<br>Parakoopa (''Yoshi's Island'' and ''Yoshi's Island DS'')
|Por=Paratroopa
|ItaM=From English names
|Rus=Летучий купа
|Fra=Paratroopa
|RusR=Letuchiy kupa
|FraM=-}}
|RusM=Flying Koopa
|Spa=Paratroopa
|Spa2=Koopa Paratroopa
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*A scene in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyushutsu Dai Sakusen!]]'' shows a mother Paratroopa feeding her shell-less babies in a nest that looks similar to a birds' nest, possibly implying that Paratroopas are raised in a similar fashion to birds.
*In ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' concept art, Koopa Paratroopa is tentatively named「フライング クリーパー」(''Furaingu Kurīpā'', Flying Creeper), based on [[Shellcreeper]].<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=September 14, 2015|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=C73f618-3pk&t=2517s|title=Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2015|timestamp=41:57|language=en-us|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=October 18, 2021}}</ref>
*Out of all the classic enemies from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', Paratroopas and [[Buzzy Beetles]] are the only ones that have not appeared in a 3D ''Mario'' platformer.
*Out of all the enemies from ''Super Mario Bros.'', Paratroopas and [[Buzzy Beetle]]s are the only ones that have yet to appear in a 3D platforming ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' game. However, [[Parabones]], which are the undead equivalent of Koopa Paratroopas, have appeared in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''.
*In ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', the Paratroopa's method of diving towards Mario from the sky to start a battle is similar to the [[Love Bubble]]'s diving method to start the battle from ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''.
*In the original release of ''Super Mario Bros.'', Koopa Paratroopas had a minor graphical error with their wings that would cause a gap in their shell grooves in one specific frame of their flight animation, which wouldn't be fixed until ''[[Super Mario Bros.#Alternate versions and re-releases|25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS.]]'' in 2010.


==References==
==References==
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"Paratroopa" redirects here. For the WarioWare: D.I.Y. microgame with the same name, see Paratroopa (microgame).
Koopa Paratroopa
Paratroopart.png
A Red Koopa Paratroopa from Super Mario Run
First appearance Super Mario Bros. (1985)
Latest appearance Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024)
Variant of Koopa Troopa
Variants
Notable members
“Shell Shock Three, weapons free. Let's light him up. Over.”
Paratroopa, Paper Mario: Sticker Star

Koopa Paratroopas (also known as Para-Koopas, Sky Troopas in the original Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Koopa Flying Troopers,[1] or commonly simply Paratroopas) are enemies introduced in Super Mario Bros. They are Koopa Troopas with a pair of wings. Koopa Paratroopa commonly appear in two varieties: Red Koopa Paratroopas usually fly up and down in a set path, while Green Koopa Paratroopas often bounce in the player's general direction or fly back and forth. Koopa Paratroopas lose their wings if stomped, turning them into regular Koopa Troopas. Koopa Paratroopas are playable in various spin-off games, most of them wearing a red shell. Their name is a corruption of "paratrooper", a term used in the military to describe soldiers who parachute down to attack.

History[edit]

Super Mario series[edit]

Super Mario Bros.[edit]

Official solo artwork of a Koopa Paratroopa, from Super Mario Bros.
Artwork from Super Mario Bros., depicting their original design

Koopa Paratroopas appear in Super Mario Bros. They are depicted in green and red varieties, the former appearing teal in underground and castle levels. Red Koopa Paratroopas that always move vertically are first encountered in World 1-3, while the green type is first encountered in World 2-1. These ones either bounce around or fly in a horizontal direction.

Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels[edit]

Koopa Paratroopas return in Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels. They are depicted in the same varieties as before. Green Koopa Paratroopas are first encountered in World 1-1, while the red type debuts in World 1-3. Koopa Paratroopas are encountered in some of the underwater levels, with the green type appearing gray in the Family Computer Disk System release due to the hardware palette. Koopa Paratroopas are also in levels where jumping from them is required to make it across pits. All green Koopa Paratroopas hop, except for those encountered in World 7-3.

Super Mario Bros. 3 / Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]

Koopa Paratroopas return in Super Mario Bros. 3. They are depicted in green and red varieties. Koopa Paratroopas are first encountered in World 1-1. They are have little difference from before. The game adds large variants, Colossal Koopa Paratroopas, and the P-Wing, a wing of a Koopa Paratroopa that fills the Power Meter for one level.

Super Mario World / Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2[edit]

Green Koopa ParatroopaRed Koopa ParatroopaYellow Koopa Paratroopa

Sprite of a Green Koopa Paratroopa with a mask from Super Mario WorldSprite of a Red Koopa Paratroopa with a mask from Super Mario WorldSprite of a Yellow Koopa Paratroopa with a mask from Super Mario World

Koopa Paratroopas, also named Winged Koopa Troopas[2][3] or Flying Koopa Troopas,[4] return in Super Mario World and its reissue. They are depicted with the same two varieties plus a yellow variety, though there is no blue type corresponding to the blue Koopa Troopas; every Koopa Paratroopa is upright instead of quadrupedal, like Koopa Troopas. Koopa Paratroopas all wear Mario masks during Fall, like with Koopa Troopas. Koopa Paratroopas are first encountered in Yoshi's Island 3. Green Koopa Paratroopas either jump in a horizontal direction, at varying heights, or fly in a direction. Red-shelled Koopa Paratroopas have a few more actions, sometimes now flying in a programmed left to right pattern or continuously in either direction. Yellow Koopa Paratroopas walk like Koopa Troopas while jumping over shells in front and chasing the player character. Jumping on them gets rid of their wings and turn them into regular yellow-shelled Koopas. Any Koopa Paratroopa is defeated instantly if stomped by Yoshi.

New Super Mario Bros.[edit]

Artwork of a Koopa Paratroopa in  New Super Mario Bros. (later used in Mario Super Sluggers, New Super Mario Bros. Wii and Super Mario Run)
Artwork from New Super Mario Bros., depicting a red Koopa Paratroopa with an updated design

Koopa Paratroopas return in New Super Mario Bros. They appear in green and red varieties. Koopa Paratroopas are first encountered in World 1-4. Both types can bounce towards players and fly. Koopa Paratroopas are unresponsive to bah sounds.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii[edit]

GreenParatroopa.png NSMBW Red Paratroopa Render.png
Two types of Koopa Paratroopas from New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Koopa Paratroopas return in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. They appear in green and red varieties. Koopa Paratroopas are first encountered in World 1-4. They can sometimes appear in the boss fight against Magikoopa hitting platform units with his magic. Koopa Paratroopas are responsive to the background music, like before. Besides player characters, Koopa Paratroopa also loses its wings if stomped by Yoshi, unlike Super Mario World. A Koopa Paratroopa is defeated from a Ground Pound instantly.

New Super Mario Bros. 2[edit]

Paratroopas return in New Super Mario Bros. 2. They appear in green and red varieties. Paratroopas are first encountered in World 1-3. Green Paratroopas have the ability to move in circles.

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

Paratroopas return in New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Luigi U, and their port. They appear in green and red varieties. Paratroopas are first encountered in Stone-Eye Zone of New Super Mario Bros. U and Dancing Blocks, Poison Swamp of New Super Luigi U. Paratroopas behave no differently than before.

Super Mario 3D World / Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury[edit]

Main article: Parabones

Paratroopas do not appear in Super Mario 3D World nor Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, though a skeletal variety, Parabones, was added.

Super Mario Maker series[edit]

Koopa Paratroopas are course elements in Super Mario Maker, its port, and Super Mario Maker 2. They appear in green and red varieties. Koopa Paratroopas are created by combining a Koopa Troopa with a pair of wings. Both variants behave similar to how they did in Super Mario Bros., with green Paratroopas leaping endlessly in a zig-zag pattern, and the red type flying up and down. Koopa Paratroopas become Big Koopa Paratroopas if given a Super Mushroom.

In Super Mario Maker 2, Koopa Paratroopas can be given a parachute; stomping on one will get rid of both the parachute and the wings at once. If a red Paratroopa with a parachute lands on ground, it will fly upwards slightly lower than Paratroopas placed on that same elevation. Because most enemies can still be given wings in the Super Mario 3D World style, Paratroopas can be placed there, with green ones in particular getting determined looks on their faces and shown to be scuttling their feet while jumping.

Super Mario Run[edit]

Koopa Paratroopas are enemies in Super Mario Run. They fly in either fixed horizontal or vertical directions. They only appear with red shells in this game. Stomping one one kicks the shell immediately, instead of only removing the wings and leaving it a Red Koopa Troopa as in other games. They first appear in Paratroopas in Mushroom Valley.

Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen![edit]

Paratroopas appear in Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!. Several of them fly out of a television screen while Mario plays the Family Computer. A colossal-sized Paratroopa also appears.

DIC cartoons[edit]

The Super Mario Bros. Super Show![edit]

Four Koopa Paratroopas from The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! episode "King Mario of Cramalot"
“I knew I shoulda joined the Paratroopas. They get parachutes.”
Koopa Troopa, "Flatbush Koopa"

Koopa Paratroopas only appear in the episodes "King Mario of Cramalot" and "Princess, I Shrunk the Mario Brothers" of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! In "King Mario of Cramalot," they drop a net on top of Mario, Luigi, Toad, Princess Toadstool and Mervin. The Koopa Paratroopas are based off the show's Koopa Troopa design, except that they are depicted in shades of red while having wings similar to a bee's, rather than their usual feathered ones. Much like the Koopa Troopas that appeared in that same episode, the Koopa Paratroopas are dressed up as knights to fit the medieval setting of Cramalot. In "Princess, I Shrunk the Mario Brothers," when the Koopa Troopas are shrunk, one that is jumping is a Koopa Paratroopa.

Additionally, in "Flatbush Koopa," after falling off a roller coaster and into Lower New York Bay, a Koopa Troopa mutters that he wishes that he had joined the Paratroopas, claiming that they have received parachutes.

The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]

Koopa Paratroopa
Several Koopa Paratroopas, along with some Paragoombas, from The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 episode "Do the Koopa"

Koopa Paratroopas are background characters in the episode "Do the Koopa" of The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3. They resemble their in-game design more closely than in the previous show. The Koopa Paratroopas dance in the Doomship's cargo hold.

Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land[edit]

Koopa Paratroopas are summoned with Monty Moles by Iggy in Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land. They are defeated from Yoshi's Fire Breath.

Club Nintendo[edit]

A Koopa Paratroopa is a minor character in the story "Marios Rückkehr" of Club Nintendo. It turns Raccoon Mario into regular Mario after crashing into him.

Nintendo Adventure Books[edit]

Koopa Paratroopas are enemies in Koopa Capers. Some of them can be fought by Luigi while ascending stairs leading to Wendy's secret camp.

Super Mario Adventures[edit]

Koopa Paratroopas are antagonists in Super Mario Adventures. They appear in red and green varieties. Koopa Paratroopas appear during the onslaught at the start. Some Koopa Paratroopas (incorrectly identified by Luigi as Mecha-Koopas) are sent out by King Koopa to attack the Mario Bros. The Paratroopas are fought off by Mario while Yoshi eats them.

Yoshi's Safari[edit]

Sprite of a green Koopa Para Troopa from Yoshi's Safari
Sprite from Yoshi's Safari

Koopa Para Troopas[5] are enemies in Yoshi's Safari. They appear in four aesthetic varieties: green, yellow, blue, and pink. There is a discrepancy on the box art, where they are depicted as barefooted, but have shoes in-game. Koopa Para Troopas hover up and down slightly while approaching the screen. They are defeated from a single shot from the Super Scope.

Hotel Mario[edit]

Flying Koopas[6] are enemies in Hotel Mario. Flying Koopas are depicted in only the green variety. They are first encountered in Lemmy's High-ate Regency Hotel. They travel in a diagonal motion. The game adds a stronger variant named Z Koopas.

Yoshi's Island series[edit]

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island / Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3[edit]

Para-Koopas[7] are enemies in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and its reissue. They are first encountered in Visit Koopa And Para-Koopa, along with Koopa Troopas, and both are common enemies. Para-Koopas appear in their green and red varieties. They can be inserted into a Yoshi's mouth, in which case they lose their wings and become Koopas, but not eaten. Green Para-Koopas hop and the red type travels back and forth.

Yoshi's Island DS[edit]

Para-Koopas[8] return in Yoshi's Island DS. Both the green and red varieties return, and they were given a larger body and a much lighter outline. Para-Koopas are first encountered in Rock 'n' Fall, and are part of the Ground Exhibit of the Island Museum.

Yoshi’s New Island[edit]

Koopa Paratroopas return in Yoshi's New Island. They are first encountered in Koopa Canyon. Koopa Paratroopas are no different than before.

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

Artwork of a Sky Troopa for Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Artwork design of a Sky Troopa in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

Paratroopas, named Sky Troopas in the original, are enemies in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and its remake. They are encountered in Mushroom Way, Bandit's Way, and Booster Pass. Paratroopas are all depicted wearing red shells. They do not lose their wings when hit. Pararoopas attack by ramming their opponent while hiding in their shell.

In Mushroom Way, some Paratroopas guard treasure boxes while others actively pursue Mario. One Paratroopa even kidnaps Toad. In battle, Paratroopas either fight alone or in pairs. At Mushroom Way and in Booster Pass, Paratroopas also aid Spikeys in battle if the Spikeys are attacked. Four Paratroopas can be fought in Bandit's Way while Mario chases Croco through the last area of the level. They fly high in the sky and do not actively pursue Mario, therefore he has to jump if he wants to fight them. After Croco is defeated, these Paratroopas disappear and do not return for the rest of the game.

One prominent Paratroopa featured in the game is Sergeant Flutter, a reformed Koopa who leads a large squad of friendly Paratroopas. These Paratroopas help out Mario in his quest for the Star Pieces at the behest of Monstermama, the leader of Monstro Town. These Paratroopas assist Mario in ascending the steep cliff located at the end of Land's End, allowing him to reach Bean Valley and eventually Nimbus Land. Mario accomplishes this by jumping from Paratroopa to Paratroopa, each Paratroopa carrying Mario higher into the air and closer to the next Paratroopa. If Mario scales the cliff quickly by bypassing the normal sequence of Paratroopa hops, he is rewarded with prizes.

The Paratroopa has a bulky relative called a Big Troopa, which in turn are related to the Grand Troopas. Paratroopas also have stronger relatives called Malakoopas. These Paratroopas have a green shell instead of a red shell. Standard Koopa Troopas are absent from the game.

The original localized name of the Paratroopas was reused in the Nintendo Switch version as a wrong answer to one of Dr. Topper's quiz questions.

Game & Watch Gallery series[edit]

Artwork of Yoshi hammering a Paratroopa in Vermin from Game & Watch Gallery 2
Yoshi pounding a Para Troopa in Game & Watch Gallery 2

Para Troopas are enemies in some of the Modern versions of Game & Watch games in Game & Watch Gallery 2 and background elements of the Modern version of Fire in Game & Watch Gallery 4. A Para Troopa in Helmet throws obstacles in the first area, including Spiked Balls, Podoboos, and hammers. Para Troopas are amongst the enemies to defend the Yoshi Eggs from in Vermin. Para Troopas appear in the Modern Donkey Kong in both Game & Watch Gallery titles.

Mario Golf series[edit]

Paratroopa in Mario Golf: World Tour.
Screenshot from Mario Golf: World Tour, with Paratroopa golfing at Seaside Course
“One of the three sacred trees on the course is in trouble. Sounds like a lightning strike split it right down the middle! Wow, imagine being out there when it happened. I don't think I'd ever golf again!”
Koopa Paratroopa, Mario Golf: Super Rush

Paratroopas mostly have minor roles in the Mario Golf series. Paratroopa's name occasionally appears on the score card in Mario Golf. A red Paratroopa waves the O.B. flag in Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour. Koopa Paratroopas are non-playable characters in the Golf Adventure mode of Mario Golf: Super Rush, being encountered in Bonny Greens and Ridgerock Lake.

A Paratroopa is an unlockable playable character in Mario Golf: World Tour. It has a straight trajectory at 207 yards. Paratroopa has higher control and sweet spot stats, and it hits the ball at the middle height. Paratroopa has a slightly higher drive than Peach. Paratroopa is unlocked by collecting 50 Star Coins in Challenge Mode. A green Paratroopa is one of the enemies hit by Mario and Gold Mario during their animation from earning an eagle or a higher rating.

Mario Tennis series[edit]

Mario Tennis[edit]

Paratroopa is first seen in the intro of Mario Tennis, losing a tournament match to Luigi. Paratroopa is depicted wearing a red shell. Paratroopa is a playable character. It is billed a Tricky character, having a high spin and curve to its shots whilst having a low reach. This is the first game with a playable Paratroopa.

Mario Power Tennis[edit]

Paratroopa is an unlockable playable character in Mario Power Tennis. It is depicted wearing a red shell. Paratroopa is billed a technique player. Paratroopa has the longest lunge whilst still having the lowest reach. Its Offensive Power Shot is Energy Ball, which conjures a tornado to spin out the opponents, and its Defensive Power Shot is Sky Dive, where Paratroopa dives to the ball. Paratroopa is unlocked after clearing every World Open cup in Doubles. Paratroopa appears in the singles tournament ceremony, attempting to retrieve a trophy from Waluigi, but his shell is attached to a fishing pole by Wario. Paratroopa inadvertently rams into Waluigi, after Toad had cut the fishing line, and catches the trophy. Paratroopa appears in a blooper reel, wandering on the scene accidentally and being stared at by Wario, Waluigi, and Bowser before the three of them laugh.

Mario Tennis Aces[edit]

Artwork from Mario Tennis Aces

Koopa Paratroopas are audience members in the base game of Mario Tennis Aces and a playable character since the version 2.0.0 update. Prior to being announced, Koopa Paratroopa's emblem had been seen on a bag available as a preorder bonus in Japan.[9] The playable Paratroopa wears a red shell like before. It was originally unlockable from completing the November 2018 online tournament but became available later when the tournament ended.[10] Koopa Paratroopa is billed as a Technical character. He has a strong curve on his slice moves.[11] Koopa Paratroopa has a sideways Trick Shot named Koopa Boost, which resembling his lunge from Mario Power Tennis, and a forward Trick Shot named Roll Call. Paratroopa's Special Shot is the Spiral Special, in which he and two other Paratroopas generate a tornado while flying about. Blue and green palette swaps of Koopa Paratroopa were added in the version 3.1.0 update. A red and a green Koopa Paratroopa appears in the Special Shot and intro scene of the blue variety.

Paper Mario series[edit]

Paper Mario[edit]

Paratroopas are enemies in Paper Mario. They wear distinct sunglasses to differentiate from the friendly Koopas. Every Paratroopa wears a red shell. They are encountered at Pleasant Path. Paratroopas attack using a Shell Shot, including as a First Strike on the field. Paratroopas are unaffected by Hammer attacks in battle whilst beign weak to Jump attacks, causing them to lose their wings and become normal Koopa Troopas. A Paratroopa mail carrier named Parakarry is one of Mario's partners. Dark Paratroopa, a variant of the Dark Koopa, is an unused enemy.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door[edit]

Koopa Paratroopas return in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. They retain their look from the previous game. Koopa Paratroopas are first encountered in Hooktail Castle. The game adds three varieties: KP Paratroopa, Shady Paratroopa, and Dark Paratroopa, the latter originally being unused in the previous game. All Koopa Paratroopa varieties attack identically to the regular type. Parakarry makes a cameo.

Super Paper Mario[edit]

Red Paratroopa from Super Paper Mario.
Artwork from Super Paper Mario

Koopa Paratroopas return in Super Paper Mario. They appear in green and red varieties, like the platforming games, while retaining their sunglasses. Paratroopas are encountered in Chapter 1-2, 2-1, 3-3, and Rooms 11 and 46 of the Flipside Pit of 100 Trials. The green type hops around while the red type flies in predetermined horizontal and vertical lines.

Paper Mario: Sticker Star[edit]

Artwork from Paper Mario: Sticker Star

Koopa Paratroopas are enemies in Paper Mario: Sticker Star. They are red and do not wear sunglasse, unlike before. They are encountered in World 2. A Koopa Paratroopa inflict the Dizzy status from its Shell Shot attack. A Koopa Paratroopa loses its wings if hit by a First Strike or jump type sticker, turning it into a Koopa Troopa. A Paratroopa Squad is encountered at the end of Yoshi Sphinx, and their dialogue has them say "over" similarly to fighter pilots. They have four times as much HP. The game adds the Shiny Paratroopa variety.

Paper Mario: Color Splash[edit]

Koopa Paratroopas are enemies in Paper Mario: Color Splash. Only the red variety of Koopa Paratroopas appear. They are encountered in Daffodil Peak, The Crimson Tower, Sunset Express, and as the second-round opponent in Roshambo Temple #4. Koopa Paratroopas attack by either flying at Mario while inside their shells or diving onto him from above, countered only with a Spike Helmet. A Koopa Paratroopa loses its wings when attacked and becomes a Koopa Troopa. Paratroopas only use their Shell Shot attack as an Enemy Card ally, hitting a row of either aerial or grounded enemies at 25 damage each. Paratroopa allies dodges most enemy attacks, but not jump attacks. A Paratroopa, referred to as a "red bird," is a pet owned by a Tea Party Toad, and one part involves returning it to its cage. The game adds Koopa Paratroopa 10-Stacks.

Paper Mario: The Origami King[edit]

Origami Koopa Paratroopas are enemies in Paper Mario: The Origami King. They are first encountered in the Fire Vellumental Cave. The original Koopa Paratroopas are fought similarly as before, being weak to jump attacks whilst dodging hammer attacks. Regular Koopa Paratroopas are supporting characters, also helping to combat the Paper Planes while on an airship en route to Peach's Castle.

Mario Kart series[edit]

Mario Kart: Super Circuit[edit]

Paratroopas are background characters in Mario Kart: Super Circuit. Two are seen in the awards ceremony.

Mario Kart: Double Dash!![edit]

Artwork of Koopa and Paratroopa for Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Paratroopa racing with Koopa Troopa in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!.

A red Paratroopa is a playable racer in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!. It is billed a lightweight racer. Paratroopa is partnered with a Koopa Troopa by default, and both have Triple Red Shells and Triple Green Shells as their special item. Paratroopa's personal kart is the Para-Wing.

Mario Kart 7[edit]

Paratroopa is depicted on the "Turn Right" billboard in the returning Wii Koopa Cape in Mario Kart 7.

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Paratroopas are spectators in Cloudtop Cruise, GCN Dry Dry Desert, 3DS Piranha Plant Slide, and 3DS Neo Bowser City in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, as well as in N64 Choco Mountain, GBA Sky Garden, DS Waluigi Pinball, Wii Mushroom Gorge, Sky-High Sundae, GBA Riverside Park, Yoshi's Island, Tour Bangkok Rush, and Tour Singapore Speedway in the latter's Booster Course Pass. They are depicted in green, red, and blue varieties. They are also referenced in Paratroopa Airlines.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

SmashWiki article: Koopa Paratroopa
Koopa Paratroopa
Screenshot from Super Smash Bros. Brawl, showing a red Koopa Paratroopa, depicting with its design introduced in New Super Mario Bros.

In the Super Smash Bros. series, Paratroopas mainly appear as enemies in the single-player campaigns. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, one red Paratroopa and a few green Paratroopas appear in the first stage of the Adventure Mode, Mushroom Kingdom. When a character jumps on a Koopa Paratroopa, it loses its wings and falls to the ground. The player can defeat a Paratroopa without destroying its wings by simply grabbing it, carrying it, and throwing it or if the character uses a special move such as Kirby's swallow. If the red Paratroopa's shell is thrown, fire can be seen on it, but this does not affect gameplay. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Paratroopas are enemies in The Subspace Emissary, and they were given an attack of headbutting fighters who approach them. The red Paratroopas either follow players or fly vertically, while the green ones hop or fly in patterns. Jumping on them removes their wings and turn them into regular Koopa Troopas, just like in the Super Mario series. In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Koopa Paratroopas are enemies in Smash Run, where behave similarly as in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. There are both red and green variants, with the green hopping up and down toward the player and the red flying up and down or side to side. If the player gets close enough, the Paratroopa attempts to headbutt the player. Jumping on them removes their wings and turn them into simple Koopa Troopas.

Throughout the series, there have also been various collectible items of Koopa Paratroopas. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, there is a trophy of a red Paratroopa. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, there is a trophy of the green and red types that can only be obtained by using a Trophy Stand on the respective type. Similarly, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS also has a trophy for a green and a red Paratroopa each, though in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, only the red Paratroopa trophy appears.

Mario Party series[edit]

Mario Party 4[edit]

Paratroopas are obstacles in the minigame Paratrooper Plunge in Mario Party 4.

Mario Party 5[edit]

Paratroopas are background characters in the minigames Merry Poppings and Wind Wavers and part of the item Paratroopa Capsule in Mario Party 5. Paratroopa appears from using its item and takes away a number of coins from the opponent determined by a dice block roll of the user.

Mario Party 6[edit]

Koopa Paratroopa (from the Koopa Troopa Orb) in Mario Party 6.
Screenshot from Mario Party 6, showing Paratroopa appearing from a Koopa Troopa Orb, going to swap Toadette and Wario.

Paratroopas are non-playable characters in the minigames What Goes Up..., where red ones are used to climb a high altitude, and Odd Card Out, as one of the possible cards, in Mario Party 6. Paratroopa is also a character part of the Koopa Troopa Orb, now using military jargon and switching the player character with whoever placed the trap.

Mario Party Advance[edit]

Paratroopa from Mario Party Advance.
Screenshot from Mario Party Advance of the Paratroopa character
“Things have been rough since I opened up... Nah, just kidding! Things are great!”
Paratroopa, Mario Party Advance

Paratroopa is a non-playable character in Mario Party Advance. He owns the Junk store in Shroon City, and is the cousin of Koopa. He looks after the citizens of Shroom City.[12] Paratroopa does not open Junk if no quest is active, though claims it will open soon. Paratroopa does not initiate any quest but he appears in a few. Paratroopa has a role during Find the Password, where he can be asked about the Bob-omb figure, revealing the password of the Bob-omb club he is part of,[13] or a Toad Force V figure, which he says is out of stock because of how popular the show is.[14] Paratroopa is one of the suspects of robbing the Koopa Bank in the quest Probably a Robbery?. He can either be asked about the robbery, revealing that he saw the shine of the stolen coins,[15] or his store, claiming things are running well. Paratroopa is later proven to have provided false witness, despite being Koopa's cousin,[16] since not even the coins could be seen in the total darkness.[17] Paratroopa confesses to the crime, claiming it was joke. Paratroopa is not arrested at Koopa's request,[18] and Paratroopa returns the coins before returning to Junk. The only role of Paratroopa in Accessorize! is selling either a ring, a necklace, or a bracelet to the player to the player as a gift to Bowser, having been informed beforehand.

Mario Party 8[edit]

Paratroopas are background characters in the Test for the Best mode in Mario Party 8. A green and a red Paratroopa hold the 2000-point and 3000-point signs, respectively.

Mario Party: Island Tour[edit]

Paratroopas are non-playable characters in the background of the Hot-Air Hijinks mode, minigames such as Sky'd and Seek, and a red one appears on the Star-Crossed Skyway board in Mario Party: Island Tour. The Paratroopa at Star-Crossed Skyway gives seven Mini Stars at the first, second, and last Star Stages.

Mario Party: The Top 100[edit]

A Koopa Paratroopa is a background character in the returning minigame Leaf Leap in Mario Party: The Top 100.

Super Mario Party[edit]

Koopa Paratroopas are non-playable characters in Super Mario Party. They are encountered in every board in Mario Party Mode. A Paratroopa takes a player character to an opponent's spot for five coins, or seven coins later on 5 coins. A Paratroopa takes a photo of the player characters before a waterfall in the River Survival mode. A Koopa Paratroopa is also encountered in the main plaza.

Mario & Luigi series[edit]

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

Koopa Paratroopas are absent in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, but have a very similar, beanish relative called Paratroopeas, who attack similarly to Paratroopas, but with the added ability to heal. Like Koopa Paratroopas, they lose their wings once they take enough damage and they become Troopeas. A stronger version of them exists are called Scaratroopeas, who attack in a faster manner and have the ability to even revive KO'd opponents.

Sprite of a green Koopa Paratroopa from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
Sprite of a Boomerang Bro from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions

Koopa Paratroopas appear in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions after being absent in the original game. They appear as enemies and recruitable allies exclusively in Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser. They are Flying troopers, and their Special Skill is Cranium Crush. There are green and red variants, with the red ones having an advantage against spear-wielding enemies.

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time[edit]

Though Koopa Paratroopas do not appear in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, they are mentioned by a Toad in Peach's Castle about how he wished to have wings of a Paratroopa or Lakitu's Cloud to fly in a remote Time Hole. They are also referenced in the description for Paraslacks, a clothing that increases an adult Mario brother's speed and defense. Handfakes can also hold signs that resemble Koopa Paratroopas.

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

Mario getting the Attack Pieces from the Koopa Paratroopa Trio in west Toad Town
The Koopa Paratroopa Trio's appearance in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story.

A group of blue-shelled Koopa Paratroopas known as the Koopa Paratroopa Trio appears in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story. In this game, they teach the Mario Bros. the blue shell technique. Their appearance is similar to the Paper Mario series since they also wear the sunglasses. Another kind of Paratroopa appear in Bowser's Castle. Their shells are red and they do not wear glasses. Corporal Paraplonk is a red-shelled Paratroopa who wears green shoes and a red bucket on his head, and he serves as one Bowser's lackeys, alongside Private Goomp and Sergeant Guy, all whom are members of the Elite Trio. Green and red Koopa Paratroopas also appear in the remake reprising both their original roles and new roles as allies and enemies in the Bowser Jr.'s Journey mode, with the Koopa Paratroopa Trio appearing as a new minion.

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team[edit]

Paratroopas make several small appearances in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team. During the battle against the Elite Trio in Dreamy Driftwood Shore, a pair of Paratroopas appear with a purple block each during Corporal Paraplonk's attack. The blocks are placed to both sides of Mario, in line with him, for Corporal Paraplonk to repeatedly rebound off of. In Dreamy Neo Bowser Castle (Bowser's Dream), two green Paratroopas help some Shy Guys serve Bowser meat to him to grow bigger. One of the Paratroopa states that the fall Bowser takes to find more meat is fatal, though Bowser is revealed to survive. In Neo Bowser Castle, after Bowser betrays Antasma and takes the Dream Stone for his own, a Paratroopa is seen carrying Princess Peach. In the final battle, Dreamy Bowser creates golden, otherworldly Dreamy Paratroopas to send after Mario and Luigi. With the exception of Corporal Paraplonk, no other red-shelled Paratroopas appear in the game.

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam[edit]

Main article: Paper Paratroopa

Although normal Koopa Paratroopas do not appear in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, their paper versions do.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership[edit]

Koopa Paratroopas appear as enemies in Mario & Luigi: Brothership. A group of them are first fought on Slippenglide Island after defeating a large group of Goombas, and like the Goombas all Koopa Paratroopas must be defeated at once otherwise any survivors will call for backup. Koopa Paratroopas appear regularly on Offandon Island.

Koopa Paratroopas attack by swooping on one of the Mario Bros. and must be countered with the hammer. All Koopa Paratroopas in the battle may fly one-by-one towards one of the Bros. and depending on how high up they are they can each be jumped on consecutively. Koopa Paratroopas lose their wings and become Koopa Troopas if jumped on.

Red shelled Koopa Paratroopas appear as NPCs, although only green shelled Koopa Paratroopas are fought in battle.

WarioWare series[edit]

Koopa Paratroopas make small appearances in several of 9-Volt's classic Nintendo-themed microgames in the WarioWare series. The first time they have appeared in is WarioWare: Touched!, in the Stomp! version of the microgame Super Mario Bros. Here, players need to tap a Koopa Paratroopa to turn it into a Koopa Troopa, then tap it again to put it in its shell, then tap once more to send its shell careening. A Koopa Paratroopa is featured in a microgame in WarioWare: D.I.Y., called Paratroopa. Here, players, as Mario, need to avoid the bouncing green Paratroopa by moving left or right.

Mario Baseball series[edit]

Mario Superstar Baseball[edit]

Paratroopa is a playable character in Mario Superstar Baseball. It can be played in red or green varieties, both differing in stats slightly. Paratroopa is billed a Technique player. Its ability is Super Jump. Both the green and red Paratroopas are members of Donkey Kong's team in Challenge mode, where their Superstar Challenges include smacking a hit; catching the ball using a Super Jump, and pitching as Paratroopa a whole game and winning. The Koopa Paratroopas have good chemistry with Koopa Troopa, Paragoomba, and Bowser. Koopa Paratroopa has averange range when tackling the ball.

Mario Super Sluggers[edit]

A Red Koopa Paratroopa prepares to bat, in Mario Super Sluggers.
Screenshot from Mario Super Sluggers, depicting a Paratroopa batting

Paratroopa returns in Mario Super Sluggers. It retains the red and green varieties. Paratroopa is billed an all-around. Both Paratroopas are part of the Wario Muscles in Challenge mode. They are unaffected by a POW-Ball or while giant in Graffiti Runner. Paratroopas are slower than before Red Paratroopa has improved fielding, batting, and pitching skills, and the Green Koopa Paratroopa has increased batting but lower pitching.

Super Princess Peach[edit]

Koopa Paratroopas are enemies in Super Princess Peach. Their look is based on their appearance in the Yoshi's Island series, and they appear in green and red varieties. The game introduces two varieties, including Mad G. P-Troopa and G. R. P-Troopa, infused with Rage and Joy, respectively.

Mario Hoops 3-on-3[edit]

Paratroopa is an unlockable playable character in Mario Hoops 3-on-3. It is billed a Tricky player. Its special ability is the Wing Shot. Paratroopa can be unlocked by winning a bronze trophy or higher in Mushroom Tourney.

Mario & Sonic series[edit]

Koopa Paratroopas make a few appearances in the Mario & Sonic series. Four green Paratroopas appear at the start of Mario's Figure Skating Spectacular in Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, helping Kamek capture the Toads. A red Koopa Paratroopa appears in the Golf Plus event of the Nintendo 3DS version of Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, moving the flag and the hole after each shot.

Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition[edit]

Koopa Partroopas appear in green, red, and yellow varieties in Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition.

Green Koopa Paratroopa[edit]

Sprite of Green Koopa Paratroopa's team image, from Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition.

Green Koopa Paratroopas are Water-attribute enemies. In battle, in addition to attacking normally, they may occasionally use Winged Green Shell to nullify Fire and Dark attribute damage for two turns. When defeated, it may randomly drop a Water Block of a Green Koopa Troopa or a P-Wing, while defeating it with a 10+ Combo attack guarantees that it drops a Fruit. As Water enemies, they take extra damage from Wood attribute attacks and less from Fire damage.

As teammates, Green Koopa Paratroopas gain a Light sub-attribute (being Water/Light teammates), and have an HP rating of 4/6, an ATK rating of 1/6, and a RCV rating of 2/6. Their Winged Green Shell Skill recovers 500 HP for the player's team and changes any Wood Orbs on the player's Orb field into Water Orbs, while their Awoken Skill Water Boost raises the ATK of any Water attribute teammates when the player clears a horizontal row of Water Orbs. Green Koopa Paratroopas use Fruits and Rare Fruits to raise their Skill Levels. The player can create a Green Koopa Paratroopa by transforming a Green Koopa Troopa with two P-Wings, and can be transformed into a Big Green Koopa Paratroopa using five Super Mushrooms.

Red Koopa Paratroopa[edit]

Sprite of Red Koopa Paratroopa's team image, from Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition.

Red Koopa Paratroopas are Fire-attribute enemies. In battle, they may occasionally use Winged Red Shell to nullify Wood and Light attribute damage for two turns. When defeated, it may randomly drop a Fire Block of a Red Koopa Troopa or a P-Wing, while defeating it with a 10+ Combo attack guarantees that it drops a Fruit. As Fire enemies, they take extra damage from Water attribute attacks and less from Wood damage.

As teammates, Red Koopa Paratroopas gain a Light sub-attribute (being Fire/Light teammates), and have an HP rating of 4/6, an ATK rating of 2/6, and a RCV rating of 1/6. Their Winged Red Shell Skill recovers 500 HP for the player's team and changes any Water Orbs on the player's Orb field into Fire Orbs, while their Awoken Skill Fire Boost raises the ATK of any Fire attribute teammates when the player clears a horizontal row of Fire Orbs. Like Green Koopa Paratroopas, Red variants also use Fruits and Rare Fruits to raise their Skill Levels. The player can create a Red Koopa Paratroopa by transforming a Red Koopa Troopa with two P-Wings, and can be transformed into a Dry Bones using six Boo Mushrooms.

One of Lemmy's forms as a teammate has a Red Koopa Paratroopa accompanying him, and is named Lemmy & Red Koopa Paratroopa.

Yellow Koopa Paratroopa[edit]

Sprite of Yellow Koopa Paratroopa's team image, from Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition.

Yellow Koopa Paratroopas are Light-attribute enemies. In battle, they may occasionally use Winged Yellow Shell to nullify Dark attribute damage for two turns. When defeated, it may randomly drop a Light Block of a Yellow Koopa Troopa or a P-Wing, while defeating it with a 10+ Combo attack guarantees that it drops a Fruit. As Light enemies, they take extra damage from Dark attribute attacks and normal damage from any other attribute.

As teammates, Yellow Koopa Paratroopas gain a Light sub-attribute (being Light/Light teammates), and have an HP rating of 4/6, an ATK rating of 2/6, and a RCV rating of 2/6. Their Winged Yellow Shell Skill recovers 500 HP for the player's team and changes any Fire Orbs on the player's Orb field into Light Orbs, while their Awoken Skill Light Boost raises the ATK of any Light attribute teammates when the player clears a horizontal row of Light Orbs. Like Green and Red Koopa Paratroopas, Yellow variants also use Fruits and Rare Fruits to raise their Skill Levels. The player can create a Yellow Koopa Paratroopa by transforming a Yellow Koopa Troopa with two P-Wings, and can be transformed into a Big Yellow Koopa Paratroopa using five Super Mushrooms.

One of Ludwig von Koopa's forms as a teammate has a Yellow Koopa Paratroopa accompanying him, and is named Ludwig & Yellow Koopa Paratroopa.

Yoshi's Woolly World / Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World[edit]

Yoshi's Woolly World
Artwork from Yoshi's Woolly World

Koopa Paratroopas reappear in Yoshi's Woolly World and its port Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World. Due to the game depicting the characters, locations, items as being made of yarn, hence the title, their wings become outlines of yarn, and the beige part of their shells is replaced with a white button. When they are hit by a yarn ball, they become Koopa Troopas just as in previous games; they first appear in Knot-Wing the Koopa's Fort. Knot-Wing the Koopa is a boss which appears several times throughout Yoshi's Woolly World. Knot-Wing has the appearance of a large Koopa Paratroopa—however, he has the ability to regain his wings after losing them.

Skylanders: SuperChargers[edit]

Koopa Paratroopas appear in the Nintendo versions of Skylanders: SuperChargers as part of Bowser's moveset.

Minecraft[edit]

In the Super Mario Mash-up for Minecraft, Koopa Paratroopas replace Vexes as enemies; because of this, Paratroopas are a lot smaller than in other appearances.

Mario Sports Superstars[edit]

Green Koopa Paratroopa plays baseball in Mario Sports Superstars.
Screenshot from Mario Sports Superstars, showing a green Paratroopa batting

Paratroopas are selectable sidekicks in the baseball mode of Mario Sports Superstars. They are depicted in separately selectable red, green, blue, and yellow varieties. Their stats differ only in pitching velocity, speed, and stamina, mostly the latter. Paratroopas are billed Technique players, helping them control the ball while batting. Each Paratroopa color has three pitching options of their own. A green Paratroopa is depicted on the collectible digital card. A Paratroopa retains its depiction and role in Mario and Metal Mario's animation from scoring an eagle or higher in golf.

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle[edit]

Koopa Paratroopa makes a cameo in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. A sprite of it from Super Mario Bros. is displayed on the wallpaper in the laboratory in the introductory cutscene. Paratroopa is also the basis of the design of the Annihilation from Above weapon.

Dr. Mario World[edit]

Koopa Paratroopas are assistants in Dr. Mario World. In stage mode, their effect is to increase the obtained score for each red virus eliminated, where the base score increase is greater at higher levels. In versus mode, the effect is to instead clear the bottom-most row of objects if an object has reached the penultimate row from the bottom line; this effect activates only once per round. The chance that the effect activates is greater at higher levels, where it is guaranteed to activate at the maximum level. In Clinic Events, a Koopa Paratroopa was featured as a patient during season 8.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie[edit]

Koopa Paratroopas in The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Koopa Paratroopas alongside the Koopa General

Koopa Paratroopas are troops of Bowser's army in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. A blue-colored, spiny-shelled Paratroopa, known as the Koopa General, is featured as the captain of the Koopa Troop.

Unused appearances[edit]

Super Mario Kart[edit]

The 3rd place animation from the May 18, 1992 prototype of Super Mario Kart
Koopa Paratroopas in an early build of Super Mario Kart

Originally in Super Mario Kart, if the player ranked 3rd place in a Mario Kart GP, four red Koopa Paratroopas would appear flying above the racers. When the winner in 1st place opened the bottle of champagne, the last Paratroopa would be shot down by the cork and angrily bounce away.

Mario Kart Wii[edit]

Paratroopa was originally going to reappear in Mario Kart Wii as a playable racer, as there is an image of it for the game's character select screen, along with Petey Piranha and Hammer Bro. Koopa Troopa's model additionally has an unused wing model, alongside having unused wing textures, indicating that it was originally to share its model with Paratroopa. However, both the character and the wing model were removed from the game for unknown reasons. Despite this, artwork of one appears on the "Turn Right" billboard in Koopa Cape.

Characteristics and traits[edit]

SMB Red Koopa Paratroopa Artwork.pngKoopaParatroopaClubNintendo.png
The left image depicts the Paratroopa's original design, while the right image depicts the Paratroopa's current design.

Koopa Paratroopas have an identical appearance to their parent species, the Koopa Troopa. They are designed after tortoises, and were originally designed being a quadruped until Super Mario World, although various artwork of Paratroopas have anthropomorphized quadruped Paratroopas. In Super Mario World, they have been given shoes to designate their current bipedal appearance, just as regular Koopa Troopas have gotten. Most artwork of Paratroopas have colored their shells red to further distinguish from regular Koopa Troopa, though multiple artwork of green-shelled Paratroopas exist. All playable appearances of a Koopa Paratroopa have been red-shelled, with some exceptions including the Mario Baseball games giving players the choice to choose different colors for the Paratroopa, although the red Paratroopa is the default color regardless.

The most distinguishing feature of Paratroopas are their wings, which enable them to fly. These wings are not firmly attached to the Paratroopa's shells, with usually a single stomp getting rid of their wings and turning them into normal Koopa Troopas; this is further enhanced by the ability of simply adding wings to multiple objects in Super Mario Maker, Koopa Troopas included and the existence of the P-Wing. The shell-color of the Paratroopa is additionally used to separate behavioral differences: green-shelled Paratroopas typically bounce around or fly left and right while red-shelled Paratroopas fly up and down; many exceptions are made to this rule, however. The Paratroopa's wing length differs from game to game, with Paratroopas in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, Paper Mario, Yoshi's Island DS, and Super Princess Peach having very long wings, though the normal length for most games of the wings is rather short.

In games where Paratroopas have a voice, Paratroopas mostly borrow their voice clips from Koopa Troopa's electronic ones. Initially, Paratroopa sounds identically to Koopa Troopa beginning with Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64; Mario Kart: Double Dash!! is the first game to increase the pitch of its voice clips to distinguish from Koopa Troopa and has been the norm for Paratroopa ever since, with a few exceptions.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Main article: List of Koopa Paratroopa profiles and statistics

Bios often mention the ability of Koopa Paratroopas to fly and to lose its wings to turn into Koopa Troopas once they are stomped on. In various Super Mario RPGs barring Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Koopa Paratroopas feature very similar stats to Koopa Troopas, having high defense due to the protection of their shells and they can avoid grounded attacks thanks to their flying nature. However, their wings can usually be removed by the means of jumping on them, which turns them into ordinary Koopa Troopas. In the sports spin-offs that feature a playable Koopa Paratroopa, the playable Paratroopas are usually classified as technical or trickier characters, having a focus on outplaying and managing their opponents differently than relying on pure power or speed stats. Aside from that, they are usually very balanced, having no huge strengths or weaknesses.

Quotes[edit]

  • "Determine the amount of coins that everyone will lose." – Mario Party 5
  • "And so... [number rolled on Dice Block] coin(s) are gone!" – Mario Party 5
  • "Some coins have been taken!" – Mario Party 5
  • "Ten-hut! Paratroopa here! I'll swap your place with [owner of the roadblock space] on the double!" – Mario Party 6
  • "Best of luck out there!" – Mario Party 6
  • "The ground is for suckers." – Paper Mario: Color Splash
  • "Nyah, nyah! Can't get me!" – Paper Mario: Color Splash
  • "Why walk when you can fly?" – Paper Mario: Color Splash
  • "Hammers can't hurt me up here!" – Paper Mario: Color Splash
  • "No! I've been grounded!" – Paper Mario: Color Splash
  • "Broken wings, broken heart..." – Paper Mario: Color Splash

List of appearances[edit]

Title Description Release date System/format
Super Mario Bros. Enemy 1985 Family Computer / Nintendo Entertainment System
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels Enemy 1986 Family Computer Disk System
Super Mario Bros. Special Enemy 1986 NEC PC-8801, Sharp X1
Super Mario Bros. 3 Enemy 1988 Family Computer / Nintendo Entertainment System
Super Mario World Enemy 1990 Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Super Mario All-Stars Enemy 1993 Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Yoshi's Safari Enemy 1993 Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World Enemy 1994 Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Hotel Mario Enemy 1994 Philips CD-i
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island Enemy 1995 Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars Enemy 1996 Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Game & Watch Gallery 2 Enemy 1997 Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe Enemy 1999 Game Boy Color
Mario Tennis Playable character 1999 Nintendo 64
Paper Mario Enemy 2000 Nintendo 64
Mario Kart: Super Circuit Cameo 2001 Game Boy Advance
Super Smash Bros. Melee Enemy 2001 Nintendo GameCube
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 Enemy 2001 Game Boy Advance
Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 Enemy 2002 Game Boy Advance
Mario Party 4 Enemy 2002 Nintendo GameCube
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Playable character 2003 Nintendo GameCube
Mario Party 5 As an Item 2003 Nintendo GameCube
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 Enemy 2004 Game Boy Advance
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Enemy 2004 Nintendo GameCube
Mario Power Tennis Playable character 2004 Nintendo GameCube
Mario Party 6 As an Item 2004 Nintendo GameCube
WarioWare: Touched! Enemy 2004 Nintendo DS
Mario Party Advance Non-playable character 2005 Game Boy Advance
Mario Superstar Baseball Playable character 2005 Nintendo GameCube
Super Princess Peach Enemy 2005 Nintendo DS
New Super Mario Bros. Enemy 2006 Nintendo DS
Mario Hoops 3-on-3 Playable character 2006 Nintendo DS
Yoshi's Island DS Enemy 2006 Nintendo DS
Mario Party 8 Cameo 2007 Wii
Super Paper Mario Enemy 2007 Wii
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Enemy 2008 Wii
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story Non-playable character 2009 Nintendo DS
Mario Super Sluggers Playable character 2008 Wii
WarioWare: D.I.Y. Cameo 2009 Nintendo DS
New Super Mario Bros. Wii Enemy 2009 Wii
New Super Mario Bros. 2 Enemy 2012 Nintendo 3DS
Paper Mario: Sticker Star Enemy 2012 Nintendo 3DS
New Super Mario Bros. U Enemy 2012 Wii U
New Super Luigi U Enemy 2013 Wii U
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Non-playable character 2013 Nintendo 3DS
Mario Party: Island Tour Non-playable character 2013 Nintendo 3DS
Mario Golf: World Tour Unlockable Playable character 2014 Nintendo 3DS
Mario Kart 8 Non-playable character 2014 Wii U
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Trophy 2014 Nintendo 3DS
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Trophy 2014 Wii U
Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition Enemy/Ally 2015 Nintendo 3DS
Yoshi's Woolly World Enemy 2015 Wii U
Super Mario Maker Enemy 2015 Wii U
Skylanders: SuperChargers Cameo as part of Bowser's moveset 2015 Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Cameo in Battle Card 2015 Nintendo 3DS
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Enemy 2016 Nintendo 3DS
Paper Mario: Color Splash Enemy 2016 Wii U
Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS Enemy 2016 Nintendo 3DS
Super Mario Run Enemy 2016 iOS
Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World Enemy 2017 Nintendo 3DS
Mario Sports Superstars Playable character 2017 Nintendo 3DS
Super Mario Run Enemy 2017 Android
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Non-playable character 2017 Nintendo Switch
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Cameo 2017 Nintendo Switch
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions Ally and Enemy 2017 Nintendo 3DS
Mario Party: The Top 100 Non-playable character 2017 Nintendo 3DS
Mario Tennis Aces Non-playable character, Playable character (version 2.0.0) 2018 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario Party Non-playable character 2018 Nintendo Switch
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey Ally and Non-playable character 2018 Nintendo 3DS
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Enemy 2019 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario Maker 2 Enemy 2019 Nintendo Switch
Dr. Mario World Ally 2019 iOS, Android
Paper Mario: The Origami King Enemy 2020 Nintendo Switch
Mario Golf: Super Rush Non-playable character 2021 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Enemy 2023 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario RPG Enemy 2023 Nintendo Switch

Gallery[edit]

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

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese パタパタ[?]
Patapata
Onomatopoeia for flapping sound; also follows the format of「ノコノコ」(Nokonoko, "Koopa Troopa");「パタ」is used for many later winged enemies, such as Paragoomba.
パタパタ(ミドリ)/ みどりパタパタ[?]
Patapata (Midori / Midori Patapata
Koopa Paratroopa (Green) / Green Koopa Paratroopa Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition
パタパタ(アカ)/ あかパタパタ[?]
Patapata (Aka) / Aka Patapata
Koopa Paratroopa (Red) / Red Koopa Paratroopa Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition
きいろパタパタ[?]
Kiiro Patapata
Yellow Koopa Paratroopa Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition
Chinese (simplified) 啪嗒啪嗒[?]
Pādāpādā
Transliteration of the Japanese name
飞行龟[19]
Fēixíng Guī
Flying Turtle since Mario Tennis Aces
Chinese (traditional) 飛行龜[?]
Fēixíng Guī
Flying Turtle
Dutch Koopa Paratroopa[?] -
Paratroopa[?] Super Mario RPG
Finnish Lentokonna[?] Flying turtle
French Paratroopa[?] -
Para Koopa (rouge)/(vert)[20] Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels
Koopa volant[21] Flying Koopa
Koopa parachutiste[22] Paratrooper Koopa
German Flug-Koopa[23] Flying Koopa
Para-Koopa[?] -
Italian Paratroopa[24] -
Parakoopa[?] Yoshi's Island and Yoshi's Island DS
Korean 펄럭펄럭[?]
Peolleok-peolleok
Onomatopoeia for a flapping sound
Portuguese Paratroopa[?] -
Russian Летучий купа[?]
Letuchiy kupa
Flying Koopa
Spanish Paratroopa[?] -
Koopa Paratroopa[?]

Trivia[edit]

  • In Super Mario Bros. concept art, Koopa Paratroopa is tentatively named「フライング クリーパー」(Furaingu Kurīpā, Flying Creeper), based on Shellcreeper.[25]
  • Out of all the enemies from Super Mario Bros., Paratroopas and Buzzy Beetles are the only ones that have yet to appear in a 3D platforming Super Mario game. However, Parabones, which are the undead equivalent of Koopa Paratroopas, have appeared in Super Mario 3D World and Super Mario Odyssey.
  • In the original release of Super Mario Bros., Koopa Paratroopas had a minor graphical error with their wings that would cause a gap in their shell grooves in one specific frame of their flight animation, which wouldn't be fixed until 25th Anniversary SUPER MARIO BROS. in 2010.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Alt text of the Koopa Paratroopa decoration in the Mushroom Kingdom 2021 Calendar Creator. Play Nintendo (American English). Archived August 10, 2021, 00:46:41 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  2. ^ August 1991. Mario Mania Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 50.
  3. ^ 2002. Nintendo Power Advance Volume 4. Nintendo of America (American English). ISBN 1-930206-21-6. Page 32 and 39.
  4. ^ Tsuboike, Yoshio, et al. (Winter 2002). Nintendo Power Advance Volume 4. Nintendo of America (American English). ISBN 1-930206-21-6. Page 40, 46, 55, 60, 71, 75, 76.
  5. ^ 1993. Yoshi's Safari instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 19.
  6. ^ 1994. Hotel Mario instruction book. Philips (English). Page 15.
  7. ^ 1995. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island Nintendo Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 128Media:SMW2 Guide 128.jpg.
  8. ^ Williams, Drew (2006). Yoshi's Island DS Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). ISBN 1-59812-016-6.
  9. ^ ゲオ店舗情報|『マリオテニス エース』好評予約受付中!. GEO Sports (Japanese). Archived April 21, 2018, 20:21:04 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine.
  10. ^ June 15, 2018. More Mario Tennis Ace DLC Coming. Japanese Nintendo (English). Retrieved June 21, 2018.
  11. ^ Nintendo (October 29, 2018). Mario Tennis Aces - Koopa Paratroopa - Nintendo Switch. YouTube (English). Retrieved April 5, 2019.
  12. ^ "A big-brother type, who looks after everyone in town" – In-game description (2005). Mario Party Advance. Nintendo (English).
  13. ^ "I'm in the Bob-omb club too! Here, I'll prove it... Here's the password: ...'Baboom.'" – Paratroopa (2005). Mario Party Advance. Nintendo (English).
  14. ^ "Oh, so you're into Toad Force V too? Those toys are just flying off the shelf! Actually, we're out of stock right now." – Paratroopa (2005). Mario Party Advance. Nintendo (English).
  15. ^ "Oh, but I did see a gleam of coins!" – Paratroopa (2005). Mario Party Advance. Nintendo (English).
  16. ^ "What!? Paratroopa? No! He's my cousin!" – Koopa (2005). Mario Party Advance. Nintendo (English).
  17. ^ "Yes, he said he saw the coins gleaming. But...it was totally dark at the time! You see? He couldn't have seen a thing!" – Shroomlock (2005). Mario Party Advance. Nintendo (English).
  18. ^ "...Detective, could you let Paratroopa go?" – Koopa (2005). Mario Party Advance. Nintendo (English).
  19. ^ 新 超级马力欧兄弟U 豪华版 | Nintendo Switch | 任天堂 | 腾讯. Tencent (Simplified Chinese). Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  20. ^ July 4, 2018. Super Mario Encyclopedia. Soleil Productions (French). ISBN 2302070046. Page 19 and 27.
  21. ^ Hotel Mario French instruction booklet (PDF). Page 9.
  22. ^ Yoshi's Safari European instruction booklet, French section (PDF). Page 19.
  23. ^ Menold, Marcus, Claude M. Moyse, and Andreas G. Kämmerer, editors (1993). Der offizielle Nintendo Spieleberater "Super Mario World". Großostheim: Nintendo of Europe GmbH (German). Page 18.
  24. ^ Canale New Super Mario Bros. U (February 20, 2013). New Super Mario Bros. U - Nuvole di meringa 6 - Di Paratroopa in Paratroopa (Wii U). YouTube (Italian).
  25. ^ Nintendo of America (September 14, 2015). Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2015 (41:57). YouTube (American English). Retrieved October 18, 2021.