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|image= [[File:StoneGabonNSMBWii.png]]<br>A Stone Spike from ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''
|image=[[File:NSMBU Asset Model Stone Spike.png|200x200px]]<br>Model from ''New Super Mario Bros. U''
|parent_species=[[Spike]]
|first_appearance=''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' ([[List of games by date#2009|2009]])
|first_appearance=''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' ([[List of games by date#2009|2009]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'' ([[List of games by date#2021|2021]])
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'''Stone Spikes''' are a variant of [[Spike]]s that first appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. They are blue in color and have green hair (the opposite of the coloration of normal Spikes). They are usually found in mountainous regions, throwing spiked balls made out of rock directly below them.
'''Stone Spikes''' are a variant of [[Spike]]s that first appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. They are blue in color and have green hair (the opposite of Spikes' coloration). They act like normal Spikes, but are found in mountainous regions and throw spiked balls made out of rock.


==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
[[File:StoneSpikes.PNG|thumb|Two Stone Spikes, one preparing to throw a spiked ball]]
[[File:NSMBW Stone Spikes Screenshot.png|thumb|Two Stone Spikes, one preparing to throw a spiked ball]]
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', they are found in [[World 6-1 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 6-1]] and in [[World 8-4 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 8-4]]. Unlike normal Spikes, Stone Spikes can only throw their spiked balls downwards, rather than forwards or backwards. They can be defeated just like normal Spikes: by jumping on its head, by throwing a [[fireball]] at it, or by freezing them using an [[Ice Flower]] or a [[Penguin Suit]].
Stone Spikes make their debut in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. Like normal Spikes, they can be defeated by any form of attack (though, like their normal counterparts, they cannot be jumped on while they are holding a spiked ball over their heads). Unlike normal Spikes, however, Stone Spikes only throw their spiked balls downwards, rather than forwards or backwards, with their projectiles briefly striking solid platforms before continuing their fall. A total of 11 Stone Spikes are found in [[World 6-1 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 6-1]], and another 11 are encountered in [[World 8-4 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 8-4]].
 
====''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Luigi U''====
Stone Spikes reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''. Their behavior is similar to ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'', although there is an aesthetic difference in that their rocks are colored dark brown. They appear in the level [[Dry Desert Mushrooms]] in [[Layer-Cake Desert]], where they are the main obstacles.


In ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'' they appear in [[Stone Spike Conveyors]] where they are once again the main obstacle.
====''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Luigi U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''====
[[File:NSLU Stone Spike Conveyors Screenshot.png|thumb|left|200px|Stone Spikes in ''New Super Luigi U'']]
Stone Spikes reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'', and the [[Nintendo Switch]] [[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe|port]] comprised of both games. Starting from this game, their rocks are now colored dark brown as opposed to dark gray. A total of 23 Stone Spikes appear in [[Dry Desert Mushrooms]] in [[Layer-Cake Desert]], while 13 are found in that level's equivalent in ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'', [[Stone Spike Conveyors]]. Finally, 20 of them are encountered in the sixth special challenge, [[Nonstop Flight]].


===''Mario Party: Island Tour''===
===''Mario Party: Island Tour''===
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===''Mario Sports Superstars''===
===''Mario Sports Superstars''===
Stone Spikes, alongside their parent species, Spikes, make their playable debut in a ''Mario'' sports game as selectable teammates in ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'', being selectable in soccer and baseball. Their character type is Power, meaning that their shots are fast and powerful. They also appear as bosses in the Road to Superstar mode.
[[File:RTS MegaSpikeStone.png|thumb|200px|A Mega Stone Spike]]
Stone Spikes, alongside their parent species, Spikes, make their playable debut in a ''Super Mario'' sports game as selectable teammates in ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'', being selectable in soccer and baseball. Their character type is Power, meaning that their shots are fast and powerful. A [[Mega Spike]] and [[Mega Stone Spike]] also appear as bosses in the Road to Superstar mode.


===''Mario Tennis Aces''===
===''Mario Tennis Aces''===
Stone Spikes are seen in the audience during a golf match.
In ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'', Stone Spikes are seen in the audience during tennis matches.
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===''Paper Mario: The Origami King''===
[[File:PaperMachoStoneSpike.jpg|thumb|left|100px|A Paper Macho Stone Spike]]
Stone Spikes make their ''[[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]]'' series debut as enemies in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''. In battle, their origami variants behave quite similarly to normal Spikes, albeit with slightly different damage outputs, and their spike balls can be jumped on without damaging Mario. A Paper Macho version also appears on [[? Island]] guarding the Shangri-Spa Toad statue, and on [[Scuffle Island]] as one of the seven opponents.
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===''Dr. Mario World''===
[[File:DMW World 22.png|thumb|100px|A Stone Spike in ''Dr. Mario World''.]]
Stone Spikes appear in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'', being seen on areas of [[World 22]] and [[World 29]] after they have been cleared of Viruses.
 
===''Mario Golf: Super Rush''===
In ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'', Stone Spikes appear as minor NPCs in Golf Adventure.
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==Statistics==
===''Paper Mario: The Origami King''===
{{:Paper Mario: The Origami King bestiary|transcludesection=Stone Spike|align=horizontal}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
NSMBW Stone Spike Render.png|Sprite from ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''
NSMBWStone Spike.png|Model from ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''
NSMBW Asset Model Stone Spike 2.png|Model from ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''
NL PMTOK Wallpaper 2.jpg|Promotional wallpaper for ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' from Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s [[LINE]] account
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|JapR=Rokku Gabon
|JapR=Rokku Gabon
|JapM=Rock Spike
|JapM=Rock Spike
|Chi=岩石加邦
|ChiR=Yánshí Jiābāng
|ChiM=Rock Spike
|Dut=Stone Spike
|Fre=Spikaroc
|FreM=Rock Spike
|Ger=Stein-Spike
|GerM=Stone Spike
|Ita=Spunzomasso
|ItaM=Boulder Spike
|Por=Espigão-Pedra
|PorM=Stone Spike
|Rus=Каменный спайк
|RusR=Kamennyy spayk
|RusM=Stone Spike
|SpaA=Escupiedras
|SpaAM=Portmanteau of ''escupir'' ("to spit") and ''piedras'' ("stones"); it's also a pun on ''Escupicos'' ("[[Spike#Names in other languages|Spike]]")
|SpaE=Spike Pétreo
|SpaEM=Stone Spike
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Latest revision as of 17:16, October 15, 2024

Stone Spike
Model of a Stone Spike from New Super Mario Bros. U.
Model from New Super Mario Bros. U
First appearance New Super Mario Bros. Wii (2009)
Latest appearance Mario Golf: Super Rush (2021)
Variant of Spike
Variants

Stone Spikes are a variant of Spikes that first appear in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. They are blue in color and have green hair (the opposite of the coloration of normal Spikes). They are usually found in mountainous regions, throwing spiked balls made out of rock directly below them.

History[edit]

Super Mario series[edit]

New Super Mario Bros. Wii[edit]

Two Stone Spikes
Two Stone Spikes, one preparing to throw a spiked ball

Stone Spikes make their debut in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Like normal Spikes, they can be defeated by any form of attack (though, like their normal counterparts, they cannot be jumped on while they are holding a spiked ball over their heads). Unlike normal Spikes, however, Stone Spikes only throw their spiked balls downwards, rather than forwards or backwards, with their projectiles briefly striking solid platforms before continuing their fall. A total of 11 Stone Spikes are found in World 6-1, and another 11 are encountered in World 8-4.

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

New Super Luigi U level.
Stone Spikes in New Super Luigi U

Stone Spikes reappear in New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Luigi U, and the Nintendo Switch port comprised of both games. Starting from this game, their rocks are now colored dark brown as opposed to dark gray. A total of 23 Stone Spikes appear in Dry Desert Mushrooms in Layer-Cake Desert, while 13 are found in that level's equivalent in New Super Luigi U, Stone Spike Conveyors. Finally, 20 of them are encountered in the sixth special challenge, Nonstop Flight.

Mario Party: Island Tour[edit]

Stone Spikes appear in Mario Party: Island Tour in the minigame Mad Ladders. Here they throw spiked balls down the cliffside as obstacles for the players.

Mario Sports Superstars[edit]

Stone Spike appearing in Road to Superstar mode of Mario Sports Superstars
A Mega Stone Spike

Stone Spikes, alongside their parent species, Spikes, make their playable debut in a Super Mario sports game as selectable teammates in Mario Sports Superstars, being selectable in soccer and baseball. Their character type is Power, meaning that their shots are fast and powerful. A Mega Spike and Mega Stone Spike also appear as bosses in the Road to Superstar mode.

Mario Tennis Aces[edit]

In Mario Tennis Aces, Stone Spikes are seen in the audience during tennis matches.

Paper Mario: The Origami King[edit]

A Paper Macho Stone Spike from Paper Mario: The Origami King.
A Paper Macho Stone Spike

Stone Spikes make their Paper Mario series debut as enemies in Paper Mario: The Origami King. In battle, their origami variants behave quite similarly to normal Spikes, albeit with slightly different damage outputs, and their spike balls can be jumped on without damaging Mario. A Paper Macho version also appears on ? Island guarding the Shangri-Spa Toad statue, and on Scuffle Island as one of the seven opponents.

Dr. Mario World[edit]

World 22 from Dr. Mario World
A Stone Spike in Dr. Mario World.

Stone Spikes appear in Dr. Mario World, being seen on areas of World 22 and World 29 after they have been cleared of Viruses.

Mario Golf: Super Rush[edit]

In Mario Golf: Super Rush, Stone Spikes appear as minor NPCs in Golf Adventure.

Statistics[edit]

Paper Mario: The Origami King[edit]

Paper Mario: The Origami King enemy
Stone Spike
An origami Stone Spike from Paper Mario: The Origami King. HP 34 Moves Location(s)
Type Shelled Ground Pound (?), Super Ground Pound (?), Rocky Up-Chuck (?), Hurly-Burly (?), Foe Throw (?) ? Island, Bowser's Castle
Role Common
Item drops Mushroom
You can't break a Blue Stone Spike's rocks with a hammer, so just do your best to avoid them altogether.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ロックガボン[?]
Rokku Gabon
Rock Spike
Chinese 岩石加邦[?]
Yánshí Jiābāng
Rock Spike
Dutch Stone Spike[?] -
French Spikaroc[?] Rock Spike
German Stein-Spike[?] Stone Spike
Italian Spunzomasso[?] Boulder Spike
Portuguese Espigão-Pedra[?] Stone Spike
Russian Каменный спайк[?]
Kamennyy spayk
Stone Spike
Spanish (NOA) Escupiedras[?] Portmanteau of escupir ("to spit") and piedras ("stones"); it's also a pun on Escupicos ("Spike")
Spanish (NOE) Spike Pétreo[?] Stone Spike