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(→‎Super Paper Mario: The "candles" in the Underwhere Road and Castle Bleck are torches based on Tippi's tattle and Merluvlee's guidance respectively. Seeing as on the Lantern page due to some lanterns being called torches and fulfilling the same purposes to other examples on that page, I think it makes sense to instead move those examples there)
 
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{{item infobox
|image=[[File:SMB3 HotFoot.jpg|80px]]<br>A [[Hot Foot]] and its Candle
|image=[[File:SMB3 HotFoot.jpg|80px]]<br>A [[Hot Foot]] and its candle
|title=Candle
|title=Candle
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' ([[List of games by date#1988|1988]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' ([[List of games by date#1988|1988]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|effect=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'': Can release [[Hot Foot]]s to attack Mario/Luigi.<br>[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]]: Can harm Mario on contact.<br>''[[Super Paper Mario]]'': Can shoot fireballs at the heroes.
|effect=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'': Can release [[Hot Foot]]s to attack Mario/Luigi.<br>[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]]: Can harm Mario on contact.<br>''[[Super Paper Mario]]'': Can shoot fireballs at the heroes.
}}
}}
'''Candles''' are objects in [[Earth|the real world]] that have sometimes made appearances in [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' games]] as enemies.  
'''Candles''' appear in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] as enemies and interactive objects.


==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario Bros. 3''===
===''Super Mario Bros. 3''===
Candles<ref>''Super Mario Bros. 3'' instruction booklet. Page 24.</ref> first appeared in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', where they would sometimes be used as a hiding place for [[Hot Foot]]s. Candles sometimes appear as background items in many games as well.  
In ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', candles<ref>{{cite|quote=Usually, Hot Foot stays on a burning candle.|title=''Super Mario Bros. 3'' instruction booklet|page=38|date=1990|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en}}</ref> are fixed to walls and are sometimes used as a hiding place for [[Hot Foot]]s. [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] can stand on one as on a platform.
 
===''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''===
Candles appear in ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' in the episode "[[Princess Toadstool for President]]," where one [[Hot Foot]] leaps out and chases Mario and Luigi.


===''Luigi's Mansion''===
===''Luigi's Mansion''===
In ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'', Candles<ref>Hodgson, David S. J., and Bryan Stratton. 2001. ''Luigi's Mansion'' [[Prima Games|Prima]] Official Strategy Guide. Page 7.</ref> are often used to light the hallways of the mansion, often times they would be used to solve certain puzzles. Candle lamps were one of the many sources of [[Fire Elemental Ghost]]s, if [[Luigi]] used the [[Poltergust 3000]] on a candle lamp it would release a Fire Elemental Ghost which Luigi could capture in order to turn the Poltergust 3000 into a flamethrower.  
In ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'', candles<ref>{{cite|author=Hodgson, David S. J., and Bryan Stratton|date=2001|title=''Luigi's Mansion'' [[Prima Games|Prima]] Official Strategy Guide|page=7|isbn=0-7615-3753-8}}</ref> are often used to light the hallways of the mansion and solve certain puzzles. Candle lamps are also one of the many sources of [[Fire Elemental Ghost]]s. If [[Luigi]] uses the [[Poltergust 3000]] on a candle lamp, it would release a Fire Elemental Ghost which Luigi could capture to turn the Poltergust 3000 into a flamethrower.


===''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''===
===''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''===
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====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''====
====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''====
[[File:MvsDK Candle.png|thumb|left]]
[[File:MvsDK Candle.png|thumb|left]]
In ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'', candles appear as enemies in the [[Spooky House]] where if Mario touches one, he will burn and lose a life. Candles also have the ability to float up and down.
In ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'', candles appear as obstacles in the [[Spooky House]]. They float up and down in the same fashion as the [[Oil]] obstacle. If Mario touches one, he will burn and lose a life. However, candles can be destroyed by hitting them with a [[Hammer]].
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====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis''====
====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis''====
In ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'', candles<ref>''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis'' object graphics filename (<tt>data/data/anims/candle_anim.bin</tt>)</ref> appear as enemies once again, with the same attack pattern as in the previous game. If a [[Mini Mario (toy)|Mini Mario]] touches one it will instantly be defeated.
In ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'', candles<ref>''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis'' object graphics filename (<tt>data/data/anims/candle_anim.bin</tt>)</ref> appear as obstacles once again, with the same attack pattern as in the previous game. If a [[Mini]] toy touches one, it will instantly be defeated.
 
====''Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge''====
[[File:MM&FaC candles.jpg|thumb|An inactive candle (top) and an active candle (bottom) in ''Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge'']]
Candles<ref name="MMFaC''>{{cite|url=play.nintendo.com/news-tips/tips-tricks/mini-mario-friends-amiibo-challenge-items|title=Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge Items|publisher=Play Nintendo|accessdate=April 14, 2020|archive=web.archive.org/web/20200816215214/https://play.nintendo.com/news-tips/tips-tricks/mini-mario-friends-amiibo-challenge-items}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=April 28, 2016|url=youtu.be/_OYRwWDrUaQ?t=53|timestamp=0:53|title=Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge – Objects Introduction|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 14, 2020}}</ref> fulfill a positive role in ''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]'', where they are resource items that can be picked up and placed in designated spaces. They appear in all levels that contain [[Boo]]s. Candles emit light that forces all Boos in range to stop in place (if they were moving) and become harmless, allowing the [[Mini]]s to pass through them. Their light can also enable specific blocks that resemble [[Rotating Block]]s, making them solid.


===''Super Paper Mario''===
===''Super Paper Mario''===
In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', candle lamps appear as enemies in [[Merlee's Basement]], when [[Mimi]] chased [[Mario]] and [[Princess Peach]] through the mansion. The candle lamps shoot fire at either hero, and it is invincible. There are also candles in [[The Underwhere]] and [[Castle Bleck]] that [[Bowser]] can light.
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In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', candle lamps appear as enemies in [[Merlee's Basement]], when [[Mimi]] chases [[Mario]] and [[Princess Peach]] through the mansion. The candle lamps shoot fire at either hero and are invincible, however the fire can be blocked using [[Peach's Parasol]].


===''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''===
===''Mario Party DS''===
Candles appeared in the episode, "[[Princess Toadstool for President]]" where one [[Hot Foot]] leaped out and chases Mario and Luigi.
In ''[[Mario Party DS]]'', the minigame [[Big Blowout]] involves the player characters having to blow out candles along their path.
 
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', candles from the ''{{wp|Castlevania}}'' series appear in the [[Dracula's Castle]] stage in random locations. If a fighter hits one with an attack, it disappears and releases an item.


==Names in other languages==
==Profiles==
{{foreign names
===''Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge''===
|Jap=ろうそく
*'''[[Play Nintendo]]:''' ''The candle in this contraption scares Ghosts into covering their eyes, so you can safely walk your Mini right through them. You’ll also be able to see invisible blocks, which may help you reach new places.''<ref name="MMFaC''/>
|JapR=Rousoku
|JapM=Candle
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
SMB3 HotFoot.jpg|Artwork of a candle from ''Super Mario Bros. 3''
SMB3 HotFoot.jpg|Artwork of a candle from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''
Luigi'sMansionCandle.png|A candle from ''Luigi's Mansion''
Hotfoot.jpg|''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' ("[[Princess Toadstool for President]]")
MvsDK 4-2.png|Two candles from ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''
SMWMAYAL Question 3.png|''[[Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land]]''
CandleMvsDK2.png|A candle from ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2''
Luigi'sMansionCandle.png|A candle from ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''
PaperCandle.png|A candle lamp from ''Super Paper Mario'' attacking Mario
MvsDK 4-2.png|Two candles from ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]''
CandleMvsDK2.png|A candle from ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]''
PaperCandle.png|A candle lamp from ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' attacking Mario
Big Blowout MPDS.png|Candles in ''[[Mario Party DS]]''
Play Nintendo MMFaC Items Candles and Ghosts.png|Candles in ''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]''
MarioVsDKSwitchCandle.png|A Candle in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]])
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Additional names==
===Internal names===
{{internal names
|game1=[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' (Nintendo Switch)]]
|file1=<tt>Model/Candle.bfres.zs</tt>
|name1=Candle
}}
===Names in other languages===
{{foreign names
|Jpn=ろうそく
|JpnR=Rōsoku
|JpnM=Candle
|Jpn2=ロウソク
|Jpn2R=Rōsoku
|Jpn2M=^
|Jpn2N=''Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land''
}}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:41, February 5, 2025

Not to be confused with lantern.
Candle
Artwork of a Hot Foot from Super Mario Bros. 3.
A Hot Foot and its candle
First appearance Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988)
Latest appearance Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch) (2024)
Effect Super Mario Bros. 3: Can release Hot Foots to attack Mario/Luigi.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong series: Can harm Mario on contact.
Super Paper Mario: Can shoot fireballs at the heroes.

Candles appear in the Super Mario franchise as enemies and interactive objects.

History[edit]

Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]

In Super Mario Bros. 3, candles[1] are fixed to walls and are sometimes used as a hiding place for Hot Foots. Mario and Luigi can stand on one as on a platform.

The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]

Candles appear in The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 in the episode "Princess Toadstool for President," where one Hot Foot leaps out and chases Mario and Luigi.

Luigi's Mansion[edit]

In Luigi's Mansion, candles[2] are often used to light the hallways of the mansion and solve certain puzzles. Candle lamps are also one of the many sources of Fire Elemental Ghosts. If Luigi uses the Poltergust 3000 on a candle lamp, it would release a Fire Elemental Ghost which Luigi could capture to turn the Poltergust 3000 into a flamethrower.

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga[edit]

In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, a candle appears in Joke's End, on the third floor. It appears useless, but if the player fills Mario with water on floor four and brings the bros. back down to the candle, they can hit Mario over the head with Luigi's hammer to cause Mario to spit water at the candle, extinguishing it. This causes a hidden ? Block to appear in the room below, which contains seven Hoo Beans.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong series[edit]

Mario vs. Donkey Kong[edit]

Candle

In Mario vs. Donkey Kong, candles appear as obstacles in the Spooky House. They float up and down in the same fashion as the Oil obstacle. If Mario touches one, he will burn and lose a life. However, candles can be destroyed by hitting them with a Hammer.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis[edit]

In Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis, candles[3] appear as obstacles once again, with the same attack pattern as in the previous game. If a Mini toy touches one, it will instantly be defeated.

Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge[edit]

Candles, a Boo and "Rotating Blocks"
An inactive candle (top) and an active candle (bottom) in Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge

Candles[4][5] fulfill a positive role in Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge, where they are resource items that can be picked up and placed in designated spaces. They appear in all levels that contain Boos. Candles emit light that forces all Boos in range to stop in place (if they were moving) and become harmless, allowing the Minis to pass through them. Their light can also enable specific blocks that resemble Rotating Blocks, making them solid.

Super Paper Mario[edit]

The subject of this section has not been officially identified, so it has been conjecturally merged into this article.
If an acceptable name is found for this section's subject, it may need to be split into a new article.

In Super Paper Mario, candle lamps appear as enemies in Merlee's Basement, when Mimi chases Mario and Princess Peach through the mansion. The candle lamps shoot fire at either hero and are invincible, however the fire can be blocked using Peach's Parasol.

Mario Party DS[edit]

In Mario Party DS, the minigame Big Blowout involves the player characters having to blow out candles along their path.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, candles from the Castlevania series appear in the Dracula's Castle stage in random locations. If a fighter hits one with an attack, it disappears and releases an item.

Profiles[edit]

Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge[edit]

  • Play Nintendo: The candle in this contraption scares Ghosts into covering their eyes, so you can safely walk your Mini right through them. You’ll also be able to see invisible blocks, which may help you reach new places.[4]

Gallery[edit]

Additional names[edit]

Internal names[edit]

Game File Name Meaning

Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch) Model/Candle.bfres.zs Candle -

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ろうそく[?]
Rōsoku
Candle
ロウソク[?]
Rōsoku
^ Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Usually, Hot Foot stays on a burning candle." – 1990. Super Mario Bros. 3 instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (English). Page 38.
  2. ^ Hodgson, David S. J., and Bryan Stratton (2001). Luigi's Mansion Prima Official Strategy Guide. ISBN 0-7615-3753-8. Page 7.
  3. ^ Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis object graphics filename (data/data/anims/candle_anim.bin)
  4. ^ a b Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge Items. Play Nintendo. Retrieved April 14, 2020. (Archived August 16, 2020, 21:52:14 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  5. ^ Nintendo of America (April 28, 2016). Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge – Objects Introduction (0:53). YouTube. Retrieved April 14, 2020.