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{{about|the species of caterpillar-like enemies|the Wiggler from [[Super Mario Sunshine]]|[[Wiggler (Super Mario Sunshine)]]}}
{{about|the species of caterpillar-like enemies|the Wiggler from [[Super Mario Sunshine]]|[[Wiggler (Super Mario Sunshine)]]}}
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{{redirect|Caterpillar|the caterpillar in [[Gusty Garden Galaxy]] of Super Mario Galaxy|[[Worm (Super Mario Galaxy)]]}}
|title=Wiggler
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|image=[[File:WigglerDS.png|250px]]<br>Artwork of a Wiggler from ''[[Mario Party DS]]''
|image=[[File:WigglerDS.png|250px]]<br>Artwork of a Wiggler from ''[[Mario Party DS]]''
|derived_species=[[Big Wiggler]]<br>[[Flutter]]<br>[[Fuzzler]]<br>[[Fuzzy Wiggler]]<br>[[Squiggler]]<br>[[Tropical Wiggler]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World]]'' ([[List of games by date#1990|1990]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World]]'' ([[List of games by date#1990|1990]])
|notable=[[Flutter (character)|Flutter]]<br>[[Mechawiggler]]<br>[[Swiggler]]<br>[[Wiggler (Super Mario Sunshine)|Wiggler (''Super Mario Sunshine'')]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'' (cameo) ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|expand=expandable
|latest_portrayal=[[Dolores Rogers]] ([[List of games by date#2004|2004]]–present)
|latest_appearance=''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
|variants=[[Flutter]]<br>[[Fuzzy Wiggler]]<br>[[Mega Wiggler]]<br>[[Squiggler]]<br>[[Tropical Wiggler]]
|latest_portrayal=[[Dolores Rogers]] (2004-present)
|relatives=[[Cataquack]]<br>[[Fuzzler]]<br>[[Plungelo]]<br>[[Pokipede]]
|notable=[[Gattai monster]]<br>[[Mechawiggler]]<br>[[Swiggler]]<br>[[Wiggler (Super Mario Sunshine)|Wiggler (''Super Mario Sunshine'')]]<br>[[#Paper Mario: Sticker Star|Wiggler (''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'')]]<br>[[Racing Wiggler]]<br>[[Wiggler Family]]
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{{quote2|Waaaa! [[Mario|You've]] flooded [[Tiny-Huge Island|my house]]! Wh-Why?? Look at this mess! What am I going to do now? The ceiling's ruined, the floor is soaked...what to do, what to do? Huff...huff...it makes me so...MAD!!! Everything's been going wrong since I got this [[Power Star|Star]]...It's so shiny, but it makes me feel...strange...|Wiggler|[[Super Mario 64]] and [[Super Mario 64 DS]]}}
{{quote|Waaaa! [[Mario|You've]] flooded [[Tiny-Huge Island|my house]]! Wh-Why?? Look at this mess! What am I going to do now? The ceiling's ruined, the floor is soaked...what to do, what to do? Huff...huff...it makes me so...MAD!!! Everything's been going wrong since I got this [[Power Star|Star]]... It's so shiny, but it makes me feel strange...|Wiggler|Super Mario 64 DS}}
 
'''Wigglers''' are a caterpillar-like [[List of species|species]] introduced in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. They are yellow and move casually while calm, but turn red and angry and run about if [[jump]]ed on. Wigglers are easily identifiable by their characteristic flower or other plants growing from their heads, which can lose their petals if Wigglers are enraged. Wigglers appear usually as enemies, but some are allies and even playable.
'''Wigglers''' are a species resembling large real-world caterpillars. They first appear in ''[[Super Mario World]]'', where they are yellow and slowly moving when calm, but turn red and run angrily about quickly if [[jump]]ed on. Wigglers, in all their types are easily identifiable by the characteristic flower or other plant growing from their head, which can lose their petals if Wiggler are enraged. Wigglers appear usually as enemies, but some are allies and even playable.
 
In ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', a fully grown Wiggler variant known as a [[Flutter]] makes an appearance, confirming that Wigglers are indeed caterpillars. Wigglers seem to transform into Flutters immediately (though in some cases as in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', temporarily) without undergoing through cocoon stage as typical real-world caterpillars do. On the other side, [[Squiggler]]s appear to be a younger variant of Wiggler suggested by its appearance in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', though this is not confirmed.


Wigglers have some variants of their own, notably [[Flutter]]s, which Wigglers seem to transform into Flutters immediately (or temporarily, in some cases such as ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'') without going through a cocoon stage as typical real-world caterpillars do. On the other side, [[Squiggler]]s appear to be a younger variant of Wiggler suggested by its appearance in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', though this is not confirmed. [[Mega Wiggler|Larger variants]] of Wigglers also appear.
==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario World''====
====''Super Mario World'' / ''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''====
[[File:SMW Art - Wiggler.png|thumb|Artwork of a Wiggler from ''Super Mario World''.]]
[[File:SMW Art - Wiggler.png|thumb|left|Wiggler's original design, as seen in artwork for ''Super Mario World'']]
[[File:WigglerSMW.gif|frame|left]]
Wigglers appear in ''Super Mario World'' and return in [[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2|its remake]]. They are encountered in [[Forest of Illusion 1]] and [[Outrageous]] only. When jumped on, Wigglers turn red and move faster, angrily chasing [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]]. Wigglers are unaffected by a [[jump]] or [[Spin Jump#Cape Spin|Cape Spin]], but they can be defeated by either a [[Super Star]], a thrown object (such as a [[Koopa Shell]], a [[Galoomba]] or a [[Grab Block]]), or being eaten by a [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]. If defeated, Wigglers collapse, one segment after another. Hitting a Wiggler after the first 1UP in the combo earns [[Invincible Mario]] a 2UP instead. There is a [[List of Super Mario World glitches#Infinite points|glitch]] involving Wigglers that allows the player to obtain 9,999,990 points very quickly.
Wigglers make their first appearance in the [[Forest of Illusion]] of ''[[Super Mario World]]'', though only in [[Forest of Illusion 1]]. Wigglers also appear in the bonus level [[Outrageous]]. When jumped on, Wigglers turn red as they get angry and start moving faster, aggressively chasing [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]]. Wigglers cannot be defeated with standard [[Jump]]s. They are also immune to the cape spin from [[Cape Mario]] (with the [[Cape Feather]]). However, they can be beaten using a [[Super Star]] or a thrown object (such as a [[Shell]], a [[Galoomba]] or a [[Grab Block]]); they can also be eaten by [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]].


Wigglers are also used in a [[List of Super Mario World glitches#Infinite points|glitch]] that allows the player to obtain 9,999,990 points very quickly.
Sprites found in prototype revisions of the game show Wigglers with large eyes and pointed hats. Their expressions are shown as being happy or sad, and some segments are spiked.<ref>{{cite|deadlink=yes|archive=web.archive.org/web/20210123224337/https://twitter.com/isofrieze/status/1286732061051686913|title=X post showing early SMW tiles|publisher=X|accessdate=November 10, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite|deadlink=yes|archive=web.archive.org/web/20210111083918/https://twitter.com/IsoFrieze/status/1286750427434962944|title=X post showing early SMW tiles|publisher=X|accessdate=November 10, 2023}}</ref>


====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''====
====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''====
[[File:Wiggler 64.png|thumb|Wiggler as seen in ''Super Mario 64''.]]
{{multiframe|[[File:Wiggler 64.png|200px]] [[File:SM64DS Wiggler.png|160px]]|align=right|size=370|A gameplay screenshot showing Wiggler in ''Super Mario 64'' (left) and ''Super Mario 64 DS'' (right)}}
In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', a Wiggler appears as a boss in [[Tiny-Huge Island]]. To reach Wiggler, Mario must go into Tiny Island and ground pound the pool above its house at the very top of the Island, then enter Huge Island and fall through a small gap that cannot be reached in Tiny Island. Inside, Wiggler is angry with Mario because he has flooded its house. After two stomps on its head, the Wiggler is more furious and storms around; after one more, the Wiggler then calms down, shrinks, and leaves a [[Power Star]]. The shrunken Wiggler will walk around for a moment and then fall through one of the many holes in the floor, either into the abyss or onto a platform (the arena itself is located directly above the cave featuring Wiggler's 8 Red Coins).
A large Wiggler is the boss of [[Tiny-Huge Island]] in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. After [[Ground Pound|ground-pounding]] the pool above Wiggler's house atop Tiny Island, Mario can go to Huge Island and enter Wiggler's home through a small gap in the place where he ground-pounded. Wiggler is furious from having a flooded home and feels inexplicably strange ever since he came into possession of a [[Power Star]].<ref>{{cite|author=Wiggler|quote=Waaaa! You've flooded my house! Wh-why??? Look at this mess! What am I going to do now? The ceiling's ruined, the floor is soaked... What to do, what to do? Huff...huff...it makes me so...MAD!!! Everything's been going wrong ever since I got this Star... It's so shiny, but it makes me feel...strange...|title=''Super Mario 64''|date=1996|publisher=Nintendo|language=en}}</ref> After being [[stomp]]ed twice, the Wiggler storms around even more furiously. Contact with Wiggler takes away three units of Mario's [[Health Meter|health]]. After a third hit, Wiggler calms down, shrinks, and leaves the Power Star for Mario, being placated by the night sky.<ref>{{cite|author=Wiggler|language=en|date=1996|quote=Owwch! Uncle! Uncle! Okay, I give up! Take this Star! Whew! I feel better now. I don't really need it anymore, anyway--I can see the stars through my ceiling at night. They make me feel...peaceful. Please, come back and visit anytime.|title=''Super Mario 64''|publisher=Nintendo}}</ref> The shrunken Wiggler then falls either into the abyss or onto a platform. In the original, the circular parts of Wiggler's body are not actually modeled spheres but flat pictures that constantly face the camera, like other circular objects in the game. In the remake, Wiggler's segments, excluding the head, still use flat textures but have rotating spots superimposed over them (like the features of [[Bully|Bullies]] and [[Bob-omb]]s) that make them look more spherical, and although Wiggler has angry eyes and veins throughout the battle, he becomes the typical red "angry" form before his final hit, after which he becomes happy. Additionally, the remake changes Wiggler in that his head inflicts only two units of damage whilst his other segments do none.


In ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', this battle remains the same, although the Wiggler's appearance is more in line with its normal look, and it can be in its red "angry" form before its final hit in ''Super Mario 64 DS''. In the remake, this Wiggler's segments do not cause damage, but the head will. ''Super Mario 64 DS'' also included a [[minigame]] known as [[Which Wiggler?]] which prominently featured Wigglers. Players, with a time limit, have to choose a Wiggler with a correctly matching pattern to the one in the top screen. In the first levels, these Wigglers are sleeping and stationary, but in later levels, some move. If the incorrect pattern is chosen, the Wigglers become angry and ten seconds is deducted from the time limit.
Wigglers appear prominently in the minigame [[Which Wiggler?]] in ''Super Mario 64 DS''. The goal is to choose a Wiggler with a correctly matching pattern to the one in the top screen. The Wigglers are sleeping and stationary in the first levels, but some move in later levels. The Wigglers become angry if the incorrect option is selected, and the player is given a penalty of losing ten seconds from the timer.


====''Super Mario Sunshine''====
====''Super Mario Sunshine''====
[[File:Wiggler SMS.png|thumb|left|The Giant Wiggler from ''Super Mario Sunshine''.]]
[[File:Wiggler SMS.png|thumb|left|The giant Wiggler from ''Super Mario Sunshine'']]
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In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', a large Wiggler first appears in [[Gelato Beach]] sleeping on the [[Shine Tower]] in the second episode, [[Mirror Madness! Tilt, Slam, Bam!]]. This Wiggler is blocking light from entering the [[Sand Bird]] inside the egg, preventing the Sand Bird from hatching. [[Plungelo]]s, meanwhile, are disrupting the mirrors that can shine light on the egg. Once Mario defeats the Plungelos and enables the mirrors the aim correctly at the Sandbird egg, the Wiggler is removed and allows the Sandbird egg to hatch. This apparently only enrages the Wiggler, however, since Mario encounters it again, angry and as a boss directly in the next episode, [[Wiggler Ahoy! Full Steam Ahead!]]. The Wiggler attacks by attempting to charge into Mario, and train whistle sound effects can be heard. To defeat it, Mario must spray a small [[Dune Bud]] growing in the sand. When he sprays the Dune Bud enough, it explodes into certain shapes like pyramids and domes. If the Wiggler is stomping on the formation the Dune Bud created, it will flip and slide on its back. Mario must than [[Ground Pound]] on a designated segment, indicated by an arrow. When the Wiggler is hit twice, it can climb the hill and moves even faster. After being defeated, it turns into sand and dissolves, leaving behind a [[Shine Sprite]].
A Wiggler is the boss of [[Gelato Beach]] in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. This Wiggler's actual name is '''Boss Hana-chan''' (ボスハナチャン), meaning it is a separate character, but its English name does not make this an apparent distinction.


As indicated by its Japanese name, this Wiggler is actually an individual, being known as '''Boss Hana-chan''' (ボスハナチャン), Hana-chan being the Japanese name of Wiggler. He is also unique for being green instead of yellow, as well as not turning red when angry. Firing water at this Wiggler makes him fire steam from his nose.
====''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3''====
Wigglers appear in the [[World-e]] level [[Rich with Ropes]] in ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. They are physically and aesthetically identical to their appearance in ''Super Mario World''.


====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
Wigglers return in the side-scroller ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', where they can be found in [[World 4-4 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 4-4]] and [[World 7-3 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 7-3]]. The only way to defeat them is to use a Shell, a [[Mega Mushroom]], or a [[Super Star|Starman]], although a ground pound is able to flip them over and stun them. A small variant known as [[Squiggler]]s is also introduced in this game. Furthermore, World 7-3 is notable for taking place on a giant Wiggler with twenty-nine body segments, including its head. The [[Which Wiggler?]] minigame from ''Super Mario 64 DS'' also reappears.
Wigglers appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' They are encountered in [[World 4-4 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 4-4]] and [[World 7-3 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 7-3]] only. If ground-pounded, a Wiggler flips over temporarily. They can be defeated only from a [[Koopa Shell|Shell]], a [[Mega Mushroom]], or a [[Super Star|Starman]]. Wigglers return in the Which Wiggler? minigame from ''Super Mario 64 DS''. ''New Super Mario Bros.'' introduces a small variant, [[Squiggler]]s, and World 7-3 has a [[giant Wiggler]] with a head and twenty-eight other body segments.


====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
[[File:Wiggleringalaxy.png|200px|thumb|Mario surrounded by two Wigglers in a pre-release screenshot of ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''.]]
[[File:SMG Pre-release Wiggler.png|200px|thumb|Mario surrounded by two Wigglers in a pre-release screenshot of ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'']]
Wigglers reappear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. They are found in [[Honeyhive Galaxy]], [[Beach Bowl Galaxy]], [[Gusty Garden Galaxy]], and [[Gold Leaf Galaxy]]. Mario can [[spin]] one or ground-pound nearby it to flip or stun it. Once it flips itself back over after a short while, or it gets jumped on without being stunned, it turns red, a vein will bulge from its head and it starts chasing Mario. However, unlike the other games, the effect is temporary, and after a few seconds, the Wiggler cools back down. A stomp when flipped or a normal ground pound on it defeats it.
Wigglers appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. They are encountered in [[Honeyhive Galaxy]], [[Beach Bowl Galaxy]], [[Gusty Garden Galaxy]], and [[Gold Leaf Galaxy]]. Mario can [[spin]] a Wiggler or ground-pound nearby it to flip or stun it. A Wiggler is defeated from either a stomp while flipped or being ground pounded on. If the Wiggler either gets back up or is [[stomp]]ed, it turns red, a vein bulges from its head, and the Wiggler begins to chase Mario. The Wiggler cools back down after a few seconds.


====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
[[File:Wiggler-NSMBWii.png|thumb|200px|left|Wigglers in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''.]]
[[File:NSMBW Wiggler Sprite.png|thumb|81px|left|Wiggler model in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]
[[File:WigglerNSMBW.png|thumb|81px|right|Wiggler model in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]
Wigglers appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. They retain their behavior from the previous game. Wigglers can be defeated by either a [[POW Block]], a Shell, being slid into by [[Penguin Mario]], or contact with [[Invincible Mario]]. Wigglers are encountered only in [[World 5-2 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 5-2]]. A larger variety, the [[Mega Wiggler|Big Wiggler]], is introduced as an enemy.
Wigglers also appear in [[New Super Mario Bros. Wii|the follow-up]] to ''New Super Mario Bros.'' just as they did in the first game. They can be defeated while Mario is under the effects of a Star, a [[POW Block]], or by using a Shell. However, as in their previous appearances, they are not affected by fireballs nor can they be frozen by ice balls.
 
Wigglers appear only in [[World 5-2 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 5-2]], and the game also introduces a bigger variety known as [[Big Wiggler]]s. They are also immune to all hits and thus cannot be enraged. In World 5-2, they are shown crossing poison water, so Mario can bounce on their backs to safely cross the water.


====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
Wigglers appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. They act and can be defeated in the same way as in the predecessor, but some of them start out angry. They appear only in three galaxies: the [[Puzzle Plank Galaxy]], the [[Tall Trunk Galaxy]], and the [[Throwback Galaxy]]. While they can be defeated as normal enemies in the first and third, they act more as obstacles as opposed to enemies in the second. Also, Big Wigglers appear at the end of [[Supermassive Galaxy]].
Wigglers appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. They are identical as in ''Super Mario Galaxy'', except some Wigglers start off angry. They are encountered in the [[Puzzle Plank Galaxy]], the [[Tall Trunk Galaxy]], and the [[Throwback Galaxy]]. In addition, Big Wigglers appear at the end of [[Supermassive Galaxy]].


====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''====
Wigglers appear in [[New Super Mario Bros. 2|the sequel]] to ''New Super Mario Bros.'', having the same roles in the predecessors. In this game, they can also be defeated by having Raccoon Mario swing his tail towards their heads. Wigglers can be found in [[World 3-Cannon (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|World 3-Cannon]] and [[World 3-4 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|World 3-4]].
Wigglers appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. They are encountered in {{world-link|3|cannonn2|World 3-Warp Cannon (New Super Mario Bros. 2)}} and [[World 3-4 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|World 3-4]]. Wigglers have the same role as in the predecessors. It is now possible to also defeat them from [[Raccoon Mario]] swinging his tail at their heads.


====''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Luigi U''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Luigi U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''====
Wigglers, along with their [[Big Wiggler|larger variants]], reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''. They appear in [[Soda Jungle]], in [[Seesaw Bridge]], and [[Wiggler Stampede]]. In ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'', Big Wigglers appear in [[Wiggler Floodlands]]. Unlike past ''New Super Mario Bros.'' games, they will thrust their behinds upwards during the "bah" sections of the music.
Wigglers, along with their [[Mega Wiggler|larger variants]], appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'', and [[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe|their port]]. In the former game, they are encountered in [[Soda Jungle]], in [[Seesaw Bridge]], and [[Wiggler Stampede]]. In ''New Super Luigi U'', Wigglers are encountered in [[Wiggler Rodeo]]. A difference from before is that Wigglers thrust their behinds upwards during the "bah" sections of the music.
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====''Super Mario Maker'' / ''Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS''====
====''Super Mario Maker'' / ''Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS''====
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Wigglers appear in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' and [[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS|its port]]. They function identically as before except in the ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' game style, in which they do not move to the beat of the vocals. Wigglers are placeable parts in the Course Maker, where it is possible to place them into [[Warp Pipe]]s, [[Bill Blaster]]s, [[Block]]s, [[Koopa Clown Car]]s, [[Lakitu's Cloud]]s, and on [[track]]s. Wigglers can be shook to be transformed into their mad red variant. Applying a [[Super Mushroom]] to a Wiggler turns it into a [[Mega Wiggler|Big Wiggler]]. If given wings, a Wiggler jumps in a high arc while walking.


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====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
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Wigglers are not present in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', but they were given a new variant called the [[Tropical Wiggler]], which has the abiltiy to stretch its body around paths. One of the bosses, [[Mechawiggler]], is a giant insectoid robot based on Wigglers.


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====''Super Mario Maker 2''====
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Wigglers appear in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''. They are mostly the same as in ''Super Mario Maker''. Wigglers can be turned into their angry variant or big variant, and can be given wings or a parachute. In the nighttime ground theme, they will float instead of walking on the ground. If one is bounced out of the water from underneath, the game crashes.
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====''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''====
[[File:SMBW skating level.png|thumb|Racing Wiggler in ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'']]
A Wiggler known as [[Racing Wiggler]] is featured in the Wiggler Races in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''. Besides this, Wigglers do not appear, but the game does add [[Pokipede]]s, which are Wiggler-like caterpillar enemies that move along rails.


Wigglers reappear as enemies in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]''. They function the same as previous games except in the ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' game style, as they will not dance when the vocals occur. In the Course Maker, the player can put regular Wigglers or shake them to turn them into their mad red variant. Like most objects, they can be enlarged by a [[Super Mushroom]] to transform them to [[Big Wiggler]] or be given wings, which makes them jump while walking. They can be placed in [[Warp Pipe]]s, [[Bill Blaster]]s, [[Block]]s, [[Koopa Clown Car]]s, [[Lakitu's Cloud]]s, and on [[track (object)|track]]s.
===''Super Mario World'' television series===
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[[File:SMWTV Wigglers.jpg|thumb|left|Mario and Luigi battling three Caterpillars from the ''Super Mario World'' television series episode "Party Line"]]
{{quote|Alright! Invincible Luigi at your service! Time to kick some caterpillar!|Luigi|"[[Party Line]]"}}
Wigglers (referred to as "'''Caterpillars'''") are portrayed as being constantly angry and possessing large fangs in the ''[[Super Mario World (television series)|Super Mario World]]'' animated series.


====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
A Caterpillar first appears in "[[Ghosts 'R' Us]]," where [[Yoshi]], while traveling with [[Oogtar]] the cave boy through the [[Forest of Illusion|Enchanted Forest]], is attacked by a hungry Caterpillar. After running from this Caterpillar, Yoshi, after gaining a pair of [[Yoshi's Wings|Magic Wings]], eats it.  
[[File:Tropical Wiggler Icon SMO.png|thumb|left|Artwork of a Tropical Wiggler.]]
[[File:Mechawiggler Artwork SMO.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Artwork of Mechawiggler.]]
While Wigglers themselves don't appear in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', a new variant called the [[Tropical Wiggler]] was introduced; they are colorful Wigglers capable of stretching their bodies to form a long chain and appear only in the [[Lost Kingdom]] and the [[Moon Kingdom]]. Although they are unaggressive and are in fact described with such terms as "genial" and "pleasant", their spiked bodies can still cause them to unwittingly hurt Mario. They move by stretching their bodies outward before contracting, much like an inchworm. They often do this across pathways; this, combined with their coloration, has earned them the nickname "traffic lights of the island." Mario can [[capture]] it to travel over the [[Poisoned Water]] that fills the area, but it can be defeated by having it fall into a pit of Poison Water or lava or by throwing a hammer at it as a [[Hammer Bro]], like it can be seen in the Moon Kingdom.


Moreover, a massive insectoid robot based on the Wiggler while bearing a little resemblance to them called [[Mechawiggler]] appears as one of the many bosses fought in the game. It is found at night in the [[Metro Kingdom]]. It has five glowing orange eyes, a cyan and pink {{wp|plasma globe}} embedded into each segment including the head, and yellow electricity-producing rods surrounding said globes. Despite the lack of physical resemblance, Mechawiggler gets angry and charges like one after taking enough damage.
In "[[Born to Ride]]," after Yoshi leaves the [[Dome Castle]] and just before he meets the [[Dino Riders]], he spots a Caterpillar and swallows it.


===''Super Mario World'' television series===
Caterpillars are featured prominently in the episode "[[Party Line]]," which has a swarm of Caterpillars attacking Dome City while all the cave people are busy gossiping away on their new telephones. Chasing Mario and Luigi up a large tree, this swarm of Caterpillars begins trying to reach and devour them. A Caterpillar, managing to bite Mario's leg, sends him rocketing through the air, hitting a [[? Block]], which releases a [[Super Star|Starman]] that Luigi grabs. With his new strength, Luigi tosses all the Caterpillars into the tree, which he uses as a catapult to launch the Caterpillars into space and onto a meteor, which they devour. This group of Caterpillars is seen near the end of "Party Line," where they look on as the [[evil dinosaur]], who had been tossed into space by a Starman-powered Mario, soars by.
[[File:1wiggler3.jpg|thumb|left|Three Caterpillars from the ''Super Mario World'' television series.]]
Wigglers, though referred to as "'''Caterpillars'''", appear throughout several episodes of the ''[[Super Mario World (television series)|Super Mario World]]'' animated series. Here, Wigglers are portrayed as being constantly angry and possessing large fangs. A Caterpillar first appears in "[[Ghosts 'R' Us]]" where [[Yoshi]], while travelling with [[Oogtar]] the Caveboy through the [[Forest of Illusion|Enchanted Forest]], is attacked by a hungry Caterpillar. After running from this Caterpillar, Yoshi, after gaining a pair of Magic Wings, eats it.  


In "[[Born to Ride]]", after Yoshi leaves the [[Dome Castle]] and just before he meets the [[Duke, Lulu and Rockman|DinoRiders]], he spots a Caterpillar and swallows it.
In the episode "[[A Little Learning]]" a Caterpillar can be seen in the [[apple]] that [[Princess Toadstool]] was about to eat. Yoshi proceeds to quickly eat both the apple and the Caterpillar.


Caterpillars are featured prominently in the episode "[[Party Line]]", which has a swarm of Caterpillars attacking Dome City while all the cave people were busy gossiping away on their new telephones. Chasing Mario and Luigi up a large tree, this swarm of Caterpillars begins trying to reach and devour them. A Caterpillar, managing to bite Mario's leg, sends him rocketing through the air, hitting a [[? Block]], which releases a Starman that Luigi grabs. With his new strength, Luigi tosses all the Caterpillars into the tree, which he uses as a catapult to launch the Caterpillars into space and onto a meteor, which they devour. This group of Wigglers is seen near the end of "Party Line", where they look on as the [[T-Rex (character)|T-Rex]], who had been tossed into space by a Starman powered Mario, soars by.
A Caterpillar goes after the [[Baby Yoshi]], who has run away again, in "[[Mama Luigi]]." When Luigi stomps the Caterpillar and it gets up, the Caterpillar shows its fangs, and several more come. Yoshi quickly gets hungry and, to Luigi's surprise, devours the Caterpillars.


"[[Mama Luigi]]" sees another appearance of them. A Caterpillar goes after the [[Baby Yoshi]], who has run away again. When Luigi stomps it, and it gets up, it shows its fangs, and several more come. Yoshi quickly gets hungry, and to Luigi's surprise, devours the caterpillars.
===''Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land''===
In ''[[Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land]]'', Mario and Luigi arrive at the Forest of Illusion, and they notice Wiggler as it pops out of the flower patch to greet them and show them half a fruit. It turns out to be an [[Apple]], and Luigi gives the Wiggler a whole apple in exchange for directions.


===Nintendo Adventure Books===
===''Nintendo Adventure Books''===
In ''[[Unjust Desserts]]'', [[Magikoopa]] shrinks some Wigglers, and sends them into Yoshi's body after Mario, who encounters them in a passageway. Mario jumps over the Wigglers, but reaches a dead end and is cornered when the Wigglers start backing up. If Mario has picked up a wrench, he can escape from them by using it to open a valve, closing it immediately after jumping through it. Some more Wigglers appear later in the palace garden, after all the creatures (Mario included) that Yoshi and Luigi have eaten are ejected from their bodies.
In ''[[Unjust Desserts]]'', [[Magikoopa]] shrinks some Wigglers, and sends them into Yoshi's body after Mario, who encounters them in a passageway. Mario jumps over the Wigglers, but reaches a dead end and is cornered when the Wigglers start backing up. If Mario has picked up a wrench, he can escape from them by using it to open a valve, closing it immediately after jumping through it. Some more Wigglers appear later in the palace garden, after all the creatures that Yoshi and Luigi have eaten are ejected from their bodies.


In ''[[Brain Drain]]'', some Wigglers are spotted prowling around the WMUSH radio station after [[Iggy Koopa]] takes it over, and they will give chase to Luigi if he steals some Fungus Up cola from the [[Synapse Switcher]]. In the book's best ending, Iggy's mind ends up in the body of a Wiggler after he activates the Synapse Switcher without putting a protective helmet on first.
In ''[[Brain Drain]]'', some Wigglers are spotted prowling around the WMUSH radio station after [[Iggy|Iggy Koopa]] takes it over, and they will give chase to Luigi if he steals some Fungus Up cola from the [[Synapse Switcher]]. In the book's best ending, Iggy's mind ends up in the body of a Wiggler after he activates the Synapse Switcher without putting a protective helmet on first.
 
===''Mario Roulette''===
In ''[[Mario Roulette]]'', two Wigglers can be seen in the audience when [[Mario]] explains how to play the game.


===''Super Mario Adventures''===
===''Super Mario Adventures''===
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[[File:Wiggler in Super Mario Adventures.jpg|thumb|left|Wiggler, as it appears in a panel of ''Super Mario Adventures'']]
In ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'', Mario and Luigi encounter a Wiggler while hiding from [[Yoshi]] (who they think is trying to eat them). When Luigi realizes he is sitting on the Wiggler and panics, Mario jumps on the Wiggler's head, which only makes it angry. The Wiggler starts chasing them until they run into Yoshi, who gobbles it down. Wigglers are also seen among the crowd later in the story when Bowser is ready to marry Princess Peach.
In ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'', Mario and Luigi encounter a Wiggler while hiding from [[Yoshi]] (who they think is trying to eat them). When Luigi realizes he is sitting on the Wiggler and panics, Mario jumps on the Wiggler's head, which only makes it angry. The Wiggler starts chasing them until they run into Yoshi, who gobbles it down. Wigglers are also seen among the crowd later in the story when Bowser is ready to marry Princess Toadstool.
 
===''Super Mario Bros.'' (1993 film)===
Wigglers are referenced in the 1993 [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|''Super Mario Bros.'' film]] as a taxi cab company called "Wiggler". Later in the film, a brand of alcohol called "Wiggler Malt Liquor" is seen advertised on a neon sign at the [[Boom Boom Bar]].


===''Hotel Mario''===
===''Hotel Mario''===
[[File:HM Wiggler.png|frame]]
Wigglers appear in ''[[Hotel Mario]]''. They are encountered in [[Morton's Wood Door Hysteria Hotel]]. The head is the only segment that cannot damage the player character on contact. Stomping a Wiggler damages it, causing it to grow shorter as the next segment becomes its new head until no segments remain.
Wigglers make an appearance in ''[[Hotel Mario]]'' in [[Morton's Wood Door Hysteria Hotel]]. Unlike in other games, all segments except for the head can damage Mario. Thus, Mario or Luigi must stomp on its head to damage it and cause it grow shorter as the next segment becomes its new head until no segments remain.
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===''Super Mario-Kun''===
===''Super Mario-kun''===
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[[File:Wiggler SuperMarioKun.jpg|thumb|A Wiggler in an issue of ''Super Mario-kun'']]
Wiggler appears in issue 6 of ''[[Super Mario-Kun]]''. [[Kamek]] and [[Bowser]] find an otherwise harmless Wiggler and they enrage it by removing its flower. After, they plant something on its head, which resembles a black [[Nipper Plant]]. While enraged, the Wiggler fights Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi. Meanwhile, it transforms into a giant egg that hatch into moth with a more insect-like appearance. After Yoshi defeats it, Yoshi removes the nipper plant from its head, reverting it to normal. The Wiggler, still enraged, pursues Bowser.
Wiggler appears in volume 6 of ''[[Super Mario-kun]]''. [[Kamek]] and [[Bowser]] find an otherwise harmless Wiggler, and they enrage it by removing its flower. After, they plant something on its head, which resembles a [[Muncher]]. While enraged, the Wiggler fights Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi. Meanwhile, it transforms into a giant egg that hatches into a moth with a more insect-like appearance. After Yoshi defeats it, he removes the nipper plant from its head, reverting it to normal. The Wiggler, still enraged, pursues Bowser.


===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
Wigglers appear as a common enemy in the [[Forest Maze]] in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. They crawl in and out of tree stumps during this area. Jumping on them in the overworld releases [[Coin]]s and causes them to move faster, often releasing a [[Frog Coin]] if stomped enough times in a row. Additionally, some Wigglers can be found sleeping in the Forest Maze's caves; jumping (outside of battle) on some of these undefeatable Wigglers angers them, making them launch Mario up out of the caves. Finally, Wigglers are notable for having six feet rather than eight in ''Super Mario RPG'', while their artwork for that game depicts them with the traditional number of eight. Furthermore, [[Dr. Topper]] asks a "How many feet do Wigglers have?" question in [[Bowser's Keep]] that includes answers such as "six" and "eight", and the correct one is the non-traditional six.
[[File:Super Mario RPG remake combat.jpg|thumb|left|Mario blocking against a Wiggler in the [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Nintendo Switch remake]]]]
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Wigglers appear in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and its remake. Wigglers are six-legged, though their artwork depicts them with eight. In English and other localized releases (except Chinese, Korean, and German), [[Dr. Topper]] asks "How many legs does Wiggler have?" in [[the Trial Course]], with "six" being the correct answer. They crawl in and out of tree stumps in the [[Forest Maze]]. Jumping on them in the overworld releases [[coin]]s and causes them to move faster, often releasing a [[Frog Coin]] if stomped enough times in a row. Additionally, some Wigglers can be found sleeping in the Forest Maze's caves; jumping on some of these undefeatable Wigglers angers them, making them launch Mario up out of the caves.


===''Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land''===
In battle, Wigglers attack by slamming into [[party member]]s, shooting droplets of water at them, or using [[Sand Storm]]. When hit with a physical attack, they respond by using the move [[Vigor Up]], raising their own attack power. An unused red palette exists in the original game's data, which may have been intended for when this happens, similar to other games.
In ''[[Super_Mario_World:_Mario_to_Yoshi_no_Bōken_Land|Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land]]'', Mario and Luigi arrive at the Forest Of Illusion, and they notice Wiggler as he pops out of the flower patch to greet them and show them half a fruit. It turns out to be an [[Apple]], and Luigi gives the Wiggler a whole apple in exchange for directions.
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===''Yoshi's Story''===
===''Yoshi's Story''===
A Wiggler that is very different from the normal Wiggler (being a furry, green Wiggler) known as the [[Fuzzy Wiggler]] appears in ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''. The Fuzzy Wiggler turns blue when stomped on, and once it is defeated, it drops a [[Melon]].
A Wiggler that is very different from the normal Wiggler (being a furry, green Wiggler) known as the [[Fuzzy Wiggler]] appears in ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''. The Fuzzy Wiggler turns blue when stomped on, and once it is defeated, it drops a [[Melon]].
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===''Mario Party'' series===
===''Mario Party'' series===
First appearing in ''Mario Party 2'', Wigglers have made infrequent appearances throughout the ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' games, usually as friendly and helpful non-playable characters or as characters in the background. Wigglers are sometimes obstacles, however, and one is even a boss in ''[[Mario Party 9]]''.
====''Mario Party 2''====
====''Mario Party 2''====
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[[File:Hootenany.png|thumb|A gameplay screenshot of Wiggler's appearance in ''Mario Party 2'', offering to invite everyone for a hootenanny]]
A Wiggler appears in the [[Western Land]] board in ''[[Mario Party 2]]'' as the owner of a Milk Shop. When players pass by, they have the option to give it 20 [[Coin]]s to start a hootenanny. If the player accepts the offer, then all the other characters come to the shop for a hootenanny, which brings everyone to the character.
A Wiggler is a non-playable character in ''[[Mario Party 2]]''. It owns a Milk Shop in [[Western Land]]. Player characters have the option to give 20 [[Coin]]s to the Wiggler to start a hootenanny, bringing every player to the character.


====''Mario Party 3''====
====''Mario Party 3''====
In ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', in the [[minigame]] [[Picture Imperfect]], Wiggler's face is one of the three main faces the players must assemble.
Wigglers make a few cameos in ''[[Mario Party 3]]''. A Wiggler's face is one of the faces to assemble during the [[minigame]] [[Picture Imperfect]], and Wigglers themselves are decorations around [[Woody Woods]].


====''Mario Party 5''====
====''Mario Party 5''====
In ''[[Mario Party 5]]'', Wigglers appear in the form of the [[Flutter Orb|Wiggler Capsule]]. It can be tossed onto the board, but costs 20 coins if a player wishes to use it on themselves. Activating the orb results in a Wiggler appearing on a flower, asking the player if they want to be taken to the [[Star Space]]. If the player accepts the offer, it transforms into a Flutter and flies the player to the Star. This function is similar to the [[Magic Lamp]] in the previous games. In [[Super Duel Mode]], Wiggler Tires, designed after Wiggler's body type, are slow, but easily-controllable tires that also enable the kart to turn in place. Super Wiggler Tires, which are blue, trade even more speed for more control. There is also a Wiggler Engine, which also trades speed for more control, and a more extreme variant, the Super Wiggler Engine.
A Wiggler is a non-playable character in ''[[Mario Party 5]]''. It is part of the [[Flutter Orb|Wiggler Capsule]], appearing on a flower when activated and offering the player to go to the [[Star Space]]. Accepting the offer causes the Wiggler to become a [[Flutter]] and take the player character there. Wiggler Tires, designed after Wiggler's body type, are slow, but easily-controllable tires in [[Super Duel Mode]] that allow the kart to turn in place. Super Wiggler Tires, which are blue, trade even more speed for more control. There is also a Wiggler Engine, which also trades speed for more control, and a more extreme variant, the Super Wiggler Engine.


====''Mario Party 6''====
====''Mario Party 6''====
The Wiggler Capsule once again appears in ''[[Mario Party 6]]'', albeit the name having been changed to Flutter Orb. It retains the same effect it had in the previous game, and it costs 30 coins at the [[Orb Shop]]. Wigglers have appeared as background characters in [[Garden Grab]] at day and in the Decathlon Park. There is a few props based on Wiggler, one being a roller-coaster in [[Slot Trot]] and a merry-go-ground in [[Stage Fright (minigame)|Stage Fright]].
Wigglers are non-playable characters in ''[[Mario Party 6]]''. One is part of the same [[orb]], with the same effect as before, though the item has been renamed to Flutter Orb. Wigglers appear in the background of [[Garden Grab]] at day and in the Decathlon Park. There is a roller-coaster in [[Slot Trot]] based on Wiggler and similarly a merry-go-ground based on it in [[Stage Fright (minigame)|Stage Fright]].


====''Mario Party 7''====
====''Mario Party 7''====
The Flutter Orb reappears in ''[[Mario Party 7]]'', once again keeping its effect and price from the previous game.
A Wiggler is a non-playable character in ''[[Mario Party 7]]''. It is part of the same Flutter Orb and acts the same as before.


====''Mario Party 8''====
====''Mario Party 8''====
Wiggler makes a minor appearance in ''[[Mario Party 8]]'' as one of the cards available in [[Cardiators]]. It appears with its enraged look, and it deals eight points to the opponent.
A Wiggler makes a minor appearance in ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', featured within one of the cards in the minigame [[Cardiators]]. It is depicted with an enraged look, and it deals eight points to the opponent.


====''Mario Party DS''====
====''Mario Party DS''====
[[File:MPDS Piranha Plant Wiggler.png|thumb|left|Piranha Plant antagonizing Wiggler in ''Mario Party DS'']]
A Wiggler is a supporting character in the Story Mode of ''[[Mario Party DS]]''. It is the proprietor of the [[Wiggler's Garden]] board. Wiggler asks the player characters to help defeat the [[Piranha Plant]] that has taken over its garden, rewarding them with the first [[Sky Crystal]] if accomplished. Wigglers also make cameos, including one's face appearing in the minigame [[Double Vision]], as the Wiggler Friend badge, and as the Wiggler Figure.
A Wiggler makes an appearance as a friendly character in ''[[Mario Party DS]]'' and has a board entitled [[Wiggler's Garden]]. In Story Mode, a Piranha Plant terrorizes its garden. Wiggler then asks Mario and friends to defeat the Piranha Plant. After defeating it, Wiggler rewards the heroes with the first Sky Crystal, and the heroes continue their quest for the rest for [[Bowser's Castle]]. A Wiggler's face also appears as one of the traceable faces in the minigame [[Double Vision]]. The Wiggler Friend badge is unlocked with 17,000 Mario Party Points, and the Wiggler Figure can be earned if the player collects 18000 Mario Party Points.


====''Mario Party 9''====
====''Mario Party 9''====
[[File:WigglerBounce2-MP9.png|thumb|A Wiggler in ''Mario Party 9''.]]
[[File:MP9 Wiggler Bounce 2.png|thumb|[[Yoshi]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Toad]], and [[Koopa Troopa]] fighting a Wiggler in ''Mario Party 9'']]
In ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', a Wiggler appears as the boss of the board [[Toad Road]]. It is faced in the minigame [[Wiggler Bounce]], which involves the players trying to defeat Wiggler as it romps around the area. Stomping it on a purple section earns the player one point, and stomping the red section earns the player three. When Wiggler's health reaches its midway point, it begins to move faster. The Wiggler is also one of the minions imprinted on Bowser's [[Dice Block]] in [[Bowser's Block Battle]]. If Wiggler is rolled, then it appears on the arena and wanders around it three times before leaving.
A Wiggler is a boss in ''[[Mario Party 9]]''. It is encountered in [[Toad Road]], being faced in the minigame [[Wiggler Bounce]], which involves the players trying to defeat Wiggler as it romps around the area. Stomping it on a purple section earns the player one point, and stomping the red section earns the player three. When Wiggler's health reaches its midway point, it gets angry, turns red, and begins to move faster. Additionally, if Bowser's [[Dice Block]] lands on a Wiggler in [[Bowser's Block Battle]], Wiggler appears on the arena briefly to wander around. Besides the boss, there is a vehicle based on it, the Wiggler Wagon, and a [[List of constellations in Mario Party 9|Constellation]] based on a Wiggler, titled "Killer Caterpillar." A Wiggler can be seen in the end credits, being shorter than the one in the game.
 
There is also a vehicle based on the Wiggler called the Wiggler Wagon. It can be purchased through the Museum for 200 Party Points. Wiggler also appears in the credits, though it appears shorter than the one faced in the minigame. A [[List_of_constellations_in_Mario_Party_9|Constellation]] under the name, "Killer Caterpillar", is based on a Wiggler.


====''Mario Party: Island Tour''====
====''Mario Party: Island Tour''====
Wigglers appear in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'' as obstacles in the minigame [[Quickest Cricket]]. Another Wiggler can be seen walking on ground of the [[Kamek's Carpet Ride]] board.
Wigglers are obstacles in the minigame [[Quickest Cricket]] in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]''. One appears in the background of the [[Kamek's Carpet Ride]] board.


====''Mario Party 10''====
====''Mario Party 10''====
A roller coaster attraction based upon a Wiggler appears in [[Mushroom Park]] in ''[[Mario Party 10]]''.
A roller coaster attraction based on a Wiggler appears in [[Mushroom Park]] in ''[[Mario Party 10]]''.


====''Mario Party: Star Rush''====
====''Mario Party: Star Rush''====
[[Wheelin' and Wigglin']] in ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'' features vehicles based on Wigglers. Characters start with a long vehicle, but lose Wiggler segments if enemies flank and collide with them. Players with the most segments on their vehicles win. In [[Leafboard Hoard]], normal Wigglers and angry Wigglers are obstacles the player must avoid. They are also unaffected by jumps unlike in most games. If the player contacts one, the player is flattened and stunned for a while.
Wigglers are obstacles in the [[Leafboard Hoard]] minigame in ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]''. They are invulnerable to jumps, both in regular and angry forms, and contact with one flattens and stuns the player for a while. Vehicles based on Wigglers appear in [[Wheelin' and Wigglin']], where players begin with a long vehicle but lose segments of it gradually if enemies flank and collide with them; anyone who concludes with the most segments wins.


====''Mario Party: The Top 100''====
====''Mario Party: The Top 100''====
In ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'', the same roller coaster based on Wiggler reappears in the minigame, [[Slot Trot]] from ''[[Mario Party 6]]''.
The same roller coaster based on Wiggler appears in the returning ''Mario Party 6'' minigame [[Slot Trot]] in ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''.
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====''Super Mario Party''====
[[File:Super Mario Party - Don't Wake Wiggler! (Petting Wiggler).png|thumb|Wiggler in ''Super Mario Party''{{'}}s Don't Wake Wiggler!]]
Wigglers are non-playable characters in ''[[Super Mario Party]]''. One is the main focus of the minigame [[Don't Wake Wiggler!]], where players take turns petting it for points. Wiggler eventually wakes up, costing that player all of their points, and chases everyone except the winning players, who has the most points. A Wiggler can walk across the stage in [[Rattle and Hmmm]].


===''Mario Kart'' series===
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''====
====''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''====
[[File:MushroomBridge-WigglerBusMultiplayer-MKDD.png|thumb|200px|left|The players approaching a Wiggler Bus.]]
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A green bus that closely resembles the Wiggler from ''Super Mario Sunshine'', known as the [[Wiggler Wagon]], appears as a moving obstacle on the [[Mushroom Bridge]] and [[Mushroom City]] racing tracks. Crashing into it will send the racer tumbling, making them lose all items that they had, along with the rear character dragging behind for a little while. According to early screenshots, it seems multiple Wiggler Wagons were planned to appear on Mushroom City.
A green bus resembling the Wiggler from ''Super Mario Sunshine'', known as the Wiggler Wagon, appears in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''. It is a moving obstacle on the [[GCN Mushroom Bridge|Mushroom Bridge]] and [[Mushroom City]] courses.


====''Mario Kart DS''====
====''Mario Kart DS''====
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A Wiggler is a boss in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. It is raced by [[Mario]] at {{classic-link|GCN|Mushroom Bridge}} at the end of level 7. In the second lap, steam rises from Wiggler's head to indicate agitation, and Wiggler is even angrier in the third and final lap, turning red, moving faster, and having varied movements, many of which involve skipping shortcuts. Wiggler is the only boss who takes a balloon away from the player character on contact.
A Wiggler appears as a boss in the unlockable seventh mission set. Mario must race him on [[Mushroom Bridge|<small>GCN</small> Mushroom Bridge]], and each lap he gets faster. The first lap he is regular, the second lap he has steam rising from his head, and the third and final lap he is angry and red. He takes the shortcut on the last lap. Mario must use item boxes that contain [[Super Star]]s and [[Mushroom]]s to avoid getting hurt and go faster in order to win.
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====''Mario Kart Wii''====
====''Mario Kart Wii''====
Two giant Wigglers appear briefly as stage hazards in [[Maple Treeway]]. They casually walk around on one of the treetops, and don't seem to go out of their way to stop racers, yet running into them brings racers to an immediate halt. However, in [[List of tournaments in Mario Kart Wii#September 2010 Tournament 2|a tournament held in September of 2010]], a Wiggler appears in [[Wario's Gold Mine]], where the racer must attempt to avoid hitting him as they race around the course. On the last lap, the Wiggler gets mad and turns red, chasing the racer around the course at twice his normal speed.
Though no regular Wigglers appear, two [[Mega Wiggler|Big Wiggler]]s are obstacles in [[Wii Maple Treeway|Maple Treeway]] in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', and one was raced on [[Wii Wario's Gold Mine|Wario's Gold Mine]] in [[List of tournaments in Mario Kart Wii#September 2010 Tournament 2|a tournament held in September of 2010]].


====''Mario Kart 7''====
====''Mario Kart 7''====
[[File:Wiggler-Mario-Kart-7.png|thumb|left|Wiggler as a playable character in ''Mario Kart 7''.]]
Wiggler is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. It is part of the Cruiser weight class, so its speed, weight, and off-road stats have an above boost rating. Wiggler is unlocked by completing the 150cc [[Leaf Cup]]. Wiggler shares a design similar to the one introduced in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', but with one fewer body segment, four arms, and two feet; a further discrepancy is Wiggler's artwork being reused from ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', depicting it with only one pair of arms and five segments. Its lower pair of arms hold the steering wheel, and its top pair of arms spread out when it gets a speed boost. Wiggler turns red angrily if its [[kart]] spins out, such as from contact with an obstacle, and during its losing animation. Besides Wigglers, two Big Wigglers are retained in the returning {{classic-link|Wii|Maple Treeway}}.
Wiggler makes its first, and currently, the only playable appearance in the ''Mario Kart'' series on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] title, ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', where his signature symbol is his face.<ref name=whatculture>[http://whatculture.com/gaming/mario-kart-7-adds-wiggler-honey-queen.php MARIO KART 7 Adds Wiggler &amp; Honey Queen]. ''WhatCulture!''. Retrieved 31 October 2011.</ref> It has the same appearance as ''Mario Power Tennis'' and ''Mario Super Sluggers'', but when it is driving, it has one less body segment, four hands, and only two feet. It is unlocked by placing first in the 150cc [[Leaf Cup]]. It is one of the four new racers to be participating in the ''Mario Kart'' series, along with [[Lakitu#Mario Kart 7|Lakitu]], [[Metal Mario (character)|Metal Mario]], and [[Queen Bee|Honey Queen]]. If Wiggler is being played as, and gets hit with an item or runs into an obstacle, it will get angry and turn red temporarily, though this doesn't affect gameplay.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smzPV4k_J-8 <nowiki>[MK7]</nowiki> Lucky 7 Item Gone Wrong]</ref> This trait is unique to Wiggler in the entire ''Mario Kart'' series. Wiggler is a Cruiser-type racer, and as a result, its speed, weight, and off-road stats get an above average boost. As well, whenever it gets a speed boost, its top pair of arms spread out.
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The Big Wigglers from [[Maple Treeway|<small>Wii</small> Maple Treeway]] return along with the course. They jump when they get hit by a [[Super Star]] or a [[Bob-omb]].
====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
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[[File:MK8D Wiggler WiiMapleTreeway.jpg|thumb|left|Wiggler racing on {{classic-link|Wii|Maple Treeway}} in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']]
Although no Wigglers physically appear in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' or the initial release of ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', these games include the [[Wild Wiggler]] ATV, which is designed after a Wiggler.
 
In the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'' DLC, Big Wigglers return in {{classic|Wii|Maple Treeway}} and {{classic|Tour|Madrid Drive}}, while one was added to {{classic-link|DS|Mario Circuit}}.<ref>{{cite|author=任天堂ホームページ|date=March 2, 2023|url=youtu.be/tX38Lfia-qw|language=ja|title=DS マリオサーキット|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=March 2, 2023}}</ref> A silhouette of a Wiggler appears during the staff credits for the ''Booster Course Pass''. A standalone Wiggler became playable in Wave 5 of the ''Booster Course Pass''.<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=June 21, 2023|url=youtu.be/1Qo6afYUo_w|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass Wave 5 - Nintendo Direct 6.21.2023|publisher=YouTube|language=en-us|accessdate=June 21, 2023}}</ref> Wiggler is a heavyweight driver, sharing statistics with Donkey Kong, [[Waluigi]], and [[Roy]], though much like [[Metal Mario]] and [[Pink Gold Peach]], Wiggler has the kart frame size of a middleweight driver. Wiggler possesses the highest speed stat among all medium-sized drivers. Like in ''Mario Kart 7'', Wiggler retains its four-segment body and becomes temporarily angry after getting hit by an item or obstacle or failing a [[Rocket Start]]. Unlike in ''Mario Kart 7'', its top pair of arms no longer spread out when it gets a speed boost and are now used to hold items from Item Boxes. Wiggler becomes angry briefly in its anti-gravity trick animation while riding a bike or ATV. It uses an orange [[Peach Parasol (glider)|Peach Parasol]], being one of the few characters to use a recolor of this glider. Wiggler also retains both of its Grand Prix [[rival]]s from ''Mario Kart 7'', these being [[Yoshi]] and [[Shy Guy]]. A CPU controlled Wiggler can use the same kart combination options as [[Dry Bones]], which include the [[Standard Kart]], [[Steel Driver]], [[Standard Bike]], and [[Standard ATV]]. Wiggler is sad during its losing animation, but it does not turn red like in ''Mario Kart 7''. Wiggler is the only character to still have two hands on the steering wheel/handlebars when holding an item due to having four arms.
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====''Mario Kart Tour''====
[[File:MKT MadridDrive Scene 7.png|thumb|Wigglers in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]
In ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', Wiggler's emblem appears on a [[List of badges in Mario Kart Tour|badge]] for [[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Tour#Wiggler Air|Wiggler Air]], and wooden panels featuring the Wiggler's artwork from ''Super Mario World'' appear in [[Ninja Hideaway]]. Big Wigglers return as stage hazards on [[Wii Maple Treeway]], first appearing in the [[Halloween Tour (2020)|2020 Halloween Tour]], and also appear as hazard on [[Madrid Drive|Madrid Drive 2]], where they circle the statue in {{wp|Plaza Mayor, Madrid|Plaza Mayor}}. Big Wigglers also appear as hazards on [[DS Shroom Ridge|DS Shroom Ridge T]], where it is shown that they give [[Jump Boost]]s to drivers who land on top of one from a ramp.
 
Wiggler returns as a playable character starting from the [[Pipe Tour]] along with a themed [[Mii|Mii Racing Suit]], having the [[Giant Banana]] as its [[Special skill (Mario Kart Tour)|special skill]]. Its appearance as a driver in this game marks the shortest gap between a driver's appearance in two different ''Mario Kart'' games, as it appeared as a playable character in the Booster Course Pass five hours before the Pipe Tour began. A gold variant of Wiggler, referred to as '''Wiggler (Gold)''', was added in the [[Sundae Tour (2023)|2023 Sundae Tour]], and its special skill is the [[Coin Box]]. Wiggler was the final returning driver to be added to the game.
 
A Wiggler Cup is assigned an ID in the internal data of ''Mario Kart Tour'', albeit it never appeared in-game prior to the end of the game's new content.
 
===''Game & Watch Gallery 4''===
A Wiggler is a non-playable character in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]''. It is the first opponent fought in the Modern version of ''[[Boxing]]''. Wiggler's face turns red for a second whenever it gets hit.


===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''====
A Wiggler appears as a mini-boss at [[Chucklehuck Woods]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. He is fought while [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] are looking for [[Chuckola Fruit]]s, and is first encountered sticking out of a small hole in the wall. Mario and Luigi jump on his segments, knocking him into the hole. After the Wiggler enters the hole, [[Mini-Mario]] tries to enter the hole, but runs away after seeing the enraged Wiggler. He can only be damaged after all of his segments are attacked, temporarily calming him and allowing Mario and Luigi to damage his head. Any attacks to the head that does not defeat him simply enrages him, creating a shock wave that can damage Mario and Luigi. His normal attack is to charge directly ahead, allowing for his segments to be stomped on. After he is defeated, he runs away crying, and he is not seen again.
[[File:M&LSS Wiggler battle.png|thumb|left|Screenshot from ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'']]
A Wiggler is a boss in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. It is fought at [[Chucklehuck Woods]] while [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] are looking for [[Chuckola Fruit]]s. Wiggler is first encountered sticking out of a small hole in the wall. Mario and Luigi jump on its segments, knocking it into the hole. After the Wiggler enters the hole, [[Mini-Mario]] tries to enter the hole, but runs away after seeing the enraged Wiggler. The Wiggler then engages Mario and Luigi in a battle. In battle, the Wiggler can be damaged only after all of its segments are attacked, temporarily calming it and allowing Mario and Luigi to damage its head. Any attacks to the head that does not defeat it simply enrages it, causing it to stomp and create a shock wave that can damage Mario and Luigi. Its normal attack is to charge directly ahead, allowing for its segments to be stomped on. Upon being defeated, Wiggler runs away, crying.


In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'', Wiggler drops [[List of clothing in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions#Flower Pants|Flower Pants]] upon defeat.
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'', Wiggler drops [[List of clothing in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions#Flower Pants|Flower Pants]] upon defeat.


====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====
A "[[Swiggler]]" appears as one of the earlier boss battles, a Shroob (alien) variant of the Wiggler. The Swiggler regularly drinks glasses of green goo that contain [[Vim]] (energy) drained from the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]'s [[Toad (species)|Toad]] population. The Swiggler attacks by extending tubes from its hind-gut which plug into Shroob saucers flying overhead, which use the Swiggler's supply of Vim to shoot beams of energy at Mario, Luigi, and their baby counterparts.
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While normal Wigglers do not physically appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', [[Swiggler]] appears as one of the earlier boss battles, a Shroob-created Wiggler that is fought in the [[Vim Factory]].


====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''====
[[File:GigaCarrot.png|thumb|Bowser before eating the Giga-carrot]]
[[File:Bowserfury2.png|thumb|left|Bowser battling the Wiggler in ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'']]
[[File:MLBIS Wiggler statue.png|thumb|left|A Wiggler statue in [[Dimble Woods]].]]
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In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'', in [[Dimble Wood]], [[Bowser]] can find statues that resemble Wigglers. If Bowser [[punch]]es the statue's segments in the correct order, it will move and clear a path for Bowser to move on.
In [[Dimble Woods]], [[Bowser]] can find statues that resemble Wigglers. If Bowser hits one in the correct order, it will move and clear a path for Bowser to move on.


A giant [[Wiggler Family#The Wiggler (boss)|Wiggler]] appears as the boss of [[Dimble Woods]]. This Wiggler works as part of the [[Wiggler Family]] farm along with a [[Squiggler]]. [[Bowser]] first meets him after he pulls up the [[Giga-carrot]], a family heirloom, which is blocking the Wiggler's burrow. The Wiggler is enraged, though Bowser shows indifference and asks the Wiggler if he has a Banzai Bill. Wiggler responds that he does and has tended to it ever since it has fallen in his land. Wiggler, however, then demands that Bowser eat the carrot. As soon as Bowser finishes the carrot, the Wiggler, who has apparently forgotten his command, yells at Bowser for destroying generations of hard work and care by eating the carrot and then attacks him.
A large [[Wiggler Family#The Wiggler (boss)|Wiggler]] appears as the boss of [[Dimble Woods]]. This Wiggler works as part of the [[Wiggler Family]] farm along with a [[Wiggler Family#The Squiggler|Squiggler]]. [[Bowser]] first meets him after he pulls up the [[Giga-carrot]], a family heirloom, which is blocking the Wiggler's burrow. The Wiggler is enraged, though Bowser shows indifference and asks the Wiggler if he has a Banzai Bill. Wiggler responds that he does and has tended to it ever since it has fallen in his land. Wiggler, however, then demands that Bowser eat the carrot. As soon as Bowser finishes the carrot, he can choose to save or get the Banzai Bill right now. If he chooses to get the Banzai Bill right now, the Wiggler, who has apparently forgotten his command, yells at Bowser for destroying generations of hard work and care by eating the carrot (even though he was the one who told Bowser to eat the carrot in the first place) and then attacks him.


In battle, Wiggler is able to use an array of different moves this time. The most noticeable attack is seen when Wiggler stands up straight and his front pair of feet morph into hands, reminiscent of his appearance in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' (below). He then gets a watering can and waters the ground, making a giant [[Turnip]] grow there. Two [[Leaf Guy]]s then pull up the Turnip and hover above the battle on the top screen, waiting to drop it on Bowser as an attack; Bowser is able to inhale the Leaf Guys and the Turnip will drop.
[[File:MLBISDX Fury.png|thumb|Bowser battling the Wiggler in the remake]]
In battle, Wiggler is able to use an array of different moves this time. The most noticeable attack is seen when Wiggler stands up straight and his front pair of feet morph into hands. He then gets a watering can and waters the ground, making a giant [[Turnip]] grow there. Two [[Leaf Guy]]s then pull up the Turnip and hover above the battle on the top screen, waiting to drop it on Bowser as an attack; Bowser is able to inhale the Leaf Guys and the Turnip will drop.


Wiggler's other attacks include ramming and a body slam, where he rises up and attempts to fall on Bowser. Bowser can block this attack by punching the Wiggler's segments, causing him to back up and lower to the point where Bowser is eventually able to punch his head. If Bowser lets the Wiggler fall, he can defend with his shell and Wiggler will rebound. Like the Wiggler in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', the Wiggler is mad and red by default; Bowser must attack all of his segments before he will be vulnerable to attacks.
Wiggler's other attacks include ramming and a body slam, where he rises up and attempts to fall on Bowser. Bowser can block this attack by punching the Wiggler's segments, causing him to back up and lower to the point where Bowser is eventually able to punch his head. If Bowser lets the Wiggler fall, he can [[Shell defense|defend with his shell]] and Wiggler will rebound. Like the Wiggler in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', the Wiggler is mad and red by default; Bowser must attack all of his segments before he will be vulnerable to attacks.


Later in the game, a Wiggler appears to block the Bros. route. It tells them that after all that has happened to the wood, it is not letting anyone pass without authorization. When it notices that the Bros. are collecting [[Attack Piece]]s, it tells them to 'take responsibility' and collect six. Once they manage to do this, it lets them pass.
Later in the game, a Wiggler appears to block the Bros. route. It tells them that after all that has happened to the wood, it is not letting anyone pass without authorization. When it notices that the Bros. are collecting [[Attack Piece]]s, it tells them to 'take responsibility' and collect six. Once they manage to do this, it lets them pass, although it tells them that they have a further responsibility – they must collect the remaining Attack Pieces to obtain a [[Snack Basket|ground-shaking attack]].


The first sage and guardian of the first [[Star Cure]], [[Durmite]], resembles a cross between a blue Birdo and a Wiggler.
The first [[Star Sages|Star Sage]] and guardian of the first [[Star Cure]], [[Durmite]] (later revealed to be [[Wisdurm]]), resembles a cross between a blue [[Birdo]] and a Wiggler.
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====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
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[[File:Wiggly Chase.jpg|thumb|Mario, Luigi and Popple being chased by Wiggler in ''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team'']]
A Wiggler (known as '''Wiggly''' in the [[Prima Games|Prima]] guide) appears in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'' as a [[List of bosses|boss]] on the outskirts of [[Wakeport]]. He first appears when [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] arrive at Wakeport during their search for the [[Ultibed]] parts in the least-urban area of Wakeport, where he talks about his plans to make a flower garden aloud. [[Popple]] is nearby watching Wiggler under the assumption that he was a security guard hired by the [[Pi'illoper|collector]] who lives in the house he is currently attempting to break into. After Mario and Luigi arrive and are spotted by Popple, he enrages Wiggler by calling him a moth and drags the Bros. into a battle against him.
A Wiggler, who also refers to himself as a '''wiggly Wiggler''', appears in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'' as a boss on the outskirts of [[Wakeport]]. He speaks in third person. He first appears when [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] arrive at Wakeport during their search for the [[Ultibed]] parts in the least-urban area of Wakeport, where he talks about his plans to make a flower garden aloud. [[Popple]] is nearby watching Wiggler under the assumption that he was a security guard hired by the [[Pi'illoper|collector]] who lives in the house he is attempting to break into. When Mario and Luigi arrive, Popple enlists the Bros. to help him. Popple enrages Wiggler by calling him a moth and drags the Bros. into a battle against him. Popple assists in the battle, but his actions mostly hinder the Mario Brothers.


After being defeated by mainly Mario and Luigi as Popple hindered them throughout the battle, Popple turns on Mario and Luigi attempting to take down, failing and as a result getting defeated himself and knocked into a daze. After both parts of the battle, Wiggler, while in a meager amount of pain, questions the motives of Popple and restates his intention of making a flower garden while doing so. Popple, realizing this only now, becomes outraged and insults Wiggler's intentions. He enrages Wiggler once more, and is chased away by him, now with plans to get off the island.
After Wiggler is defeated, Popple fights Mario and Luigi. He loses and gets dizzy. After both parts of the battle, Wiggler asks why they fought and restates his intention of making a flower garden while doing so. Popple, realizing this only now, becomes outraged and insults Wiggler's flowers. This angers Wiggler, who proceeds to chase Popple away. Neither character is seen in the game afterward.


At the very start of battle, Popple climbs on top of Wiggler and pulls the flower on his head, turning him hostile and making him lift his front half into the air to slam it down soon after. Depending on which Bro. Wiggler is in line with before slamming down, it sends out a shock-wave that the Bro. who is in line with him must jump over first, the other having to shortly afterwards. After several rounds of this, Wiggler flings Popple into the air, him eventually landing on the Bro. Wiggler was lined up with last. The targeted Bro. must counter this onto Wiggler with his hammer.  
At the very start of battle, Popple climbs on top of Wiggler and pulls the flower on his head, turning him hostile, He lines up with one brother, lifts his front half up, then slams it down. This sends out a semicircular shockwave, which will reach the Bro. Wiggler is lined up with first, then arrive at the other Bro. It is avoided by jumping. After several rounds of this, Wiggler flings Popple into the air, eventually landing on the Bro. Wiggler was lined up with last. The targeted Bro. can counter this with his hammer, sending Popple into Wiggler for extra damage.


Wiggler may also do this attack outside of his enraged state several times, but for each shock-wave, both Bros. must jump over it simultaneously before it hits them to avoid it, as Wiggler is in line with a spot between the Bros. As Wiggler is not enraged, Popple is not on Wiggler, and thus he does not get flung off afterwards.
Wiggler may also do this attack outside of his enraged state several times, standing in-between both Bros. As such, the shockwave reaches both Mario and Luigi at the same time, and must be jumped over simultaneously. Since Popple is not on Wiggler, this attack does not have a second portion.


Wiggler can charge at a Bro. he lines up with beforehand, the Bro. having to jump on or over Wiggler to avoid taking damage. Regardless of the result, Wiggler will come charging back to his starting position from behind the Bros., this time Popple approaching the next targeted Bro. and clinging on to them (unless they have the Dizzy status in which case he won't at all), making them jump as if they were carrying a defeated Bro.  
Wiggler can charge at a Bro. he lines up with beforehand, the Bro. having to jump on or over Wiggler to avoid taking damage. Regardless of the result, Wiggler will come charging back to his starting position from behind the Bros. Popple approaches the next targeted Bro, then notices Wiggler and clings to them. With Popple, it takes longer to start a jump, as though they were carrying the other brother. If the targeted brother is [[Dizzy]], Popple will not cling to them.


If Popple is left unattended during battle when he approaches Wiggler a turn beforehand, he will in some form (this deciding which enraged attack Wiggler will do) attack Wiggler and enrage him, causing him to perform a different range of attacks for that turn. Wiggler will re-perform his opening attack if Popple climbs on to Wiggler and pulls the flower on his head again.
On certain turns, Popple will walk up to Wiggler and take a fighting stance. If Mario and Luigi do not damage Popple enough to discourage him, he will attack Wiggler and anger him, prompting a different range of attacks for that turn. The action Wiggler takes depends on what Popple does to Wiggler. Wiggler will re-perform his opening attack if Popple climbs on to Wiggler and pulls the flower on his head again.


If Popple jumps into Wiggler's face, he will skid back a bit, then walk backwards off-screen to reappear enraged from the background, where he will then chase the trio, Mario running on the left, Popple in the middle and Luigi on the right. Wiggler will line up with a Bro. from behind and run towards them faster than he normally does, the Bro. having to jump over or on Wiggler to avoid taking damage. While Wiggler lines up with a Bro., Popple may ram them from the side unless they jump over or on to Popple. Getting hit will result in the Bro. losing his running pace and thus getting trampled by Wiggler. Any Bro. who takes damage in this attack will no longer be in this round of the attack. After several rounds or when both Bros. get hit, the attack will end, and it will be the brothers' attack turns.
If Popple jumps into Wiggler's face, he will skid back a bit, then become angry. He walks backwards off-screen, then returns from the background to chase the trio. Popple runs in between Mario and Luigi. Wiggler will line up with a Bro. then lunge at them, which is avoided by  jumping over or onto Wiggler. While Wiggler chooses which Bro. to attack., Popple may ram that Brother from the side. Popple does not inflict damage, but does cause that Brother to fall over and get trampled by Wiggler unless they jump over or on to Popple. Any Bro. who takes damage is stuck spinning while the remaining participants continue running, meaning they are excluded from further portions of this attack. After several rounds or when both Bros. get hit, the attack will end.


====''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''====
[[File:PJwigglerboss.png|thumb|200px|left|The bros battling Wiggler in ''Mario & Luigi Paper Jam''.]]
[[File:PJwigglerboss.png|thumb|200px|left|The bros and [[Paper Mario (character)|Paper Mario]] battling Wiggler in ''Mario & Luigi Paper Jam'']]
A Wiggler appears again in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''. He has a similar role to the Wiggler in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', however, he does not refer to himself in third person as much as the Wiggler in this game does. Mario and Luigi find Wiggler famished in [[Gloomy Woods]] and feed him a berry, replenishing his energy. [[Starlow]] explains that [[Paper Kamek]] used his magic to create piles of trash to block their path. Wiggler, outraged that someone took advantage of his weak state and made a mess of his forest, becomes mad and smashes the rubbish in front of him. The trio finds Wiggler with no energy again, who cannot move unless they feed him 10 berries. After the brothers feed him the berries, he tells them he has a craving for a dessert. Coincidentally, a [[Yellow Yoshi]] declares he has found a [[melon]], which Wiggler explains is one of his most favorite desserts, and also refuses to move from the spot he is until they feed him his treat.
A Wiggler (called '''Rampaging Wiggler''' in the [[Battle Ring (Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam)|Battle Ring]]) appears again in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''. He has a similar role to the Wiggler in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', but he does not refer to himself in third person as much as the Wiggler in this game does. Mario and Luigi find Wiggler famished in [[Gloomy Woods]] and feed him a berry, replenishing his energy. [[Starlow]] explains that [[Paper Kamek]] used his magic to create piles of trash to block their path. Wiggler, outraged that someone took advantage of his weak state and made a mess of his forest, becomes mad and smashes the rubbish in front of him. The trio finds Wiggler with no energy again, who cannot move unless they feed him 10 berries. After the brothers feed him the berries, he tells them he has a craving for a dessert. Coincidentally, a [[Yoshi (species)|yellow Yoshi]] declares he has found a [[melon]], which Wiggler explains is one of his most favorite desserts, and also refuses to move from the spot he is until they feed him his treat.


The trio asks the Yoshi for the melon, but he says no, rather challenging them to a race with the melon as the winning prize. When Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario beat him, he hands over the melon, which they feed to Wiggler. Wiggler realizes Paper Kamek left more piles of trash and smashes through them. The three help Wiggler by disabling the electric fences Bowser and his henchmen use to block the path with.
The trio asks the Yoshi for the melon, but he says no, rather challenging them to a race with the melon as the winning prize. When Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario beat him, he hands over the melon, which they feed to Wiggler. Wiggler realizes Paper Kamek left more piles of trash and smashes through them. The three help Wiggler by disabling the electric fences Bowser and his henchmen use to block the path with.


The trio spot Wiggler confronting Paper Kamek, when he uses his magic to make Wiggler big and hostile, and they engage the three in a battle. After they win, Paper Kamek flies away while Wiggler apologizes saying he didn't know what got into him and passes out, shortly being carried of by [[Paragoomba]]s. The heroes and Starlow mourn over the loss of Wiggler, but he returns in the [[Flutter|form of a butterfly]] and offers to take them to the peak of [[Mount Brrr]]. He remains in this form for the rest of the game.
The trio spot Wiggler confronting Paper Kamek, when he uses his magic to make Wiggler big and hostile, and they engage the three in a battle. In battle, Wiggler's POW increases whenever he takes damage. Wiggler attacks by creating a pair of shockwaves that all three characters must jump over, followed by spitting a seed at one bro and/or spitting six seeds at Paper Mario. Wiggler then proceeds to chase one of the bros, who must hammer the [[Monty Mole]]s and [[Paper Spear Guy]]s that get in the way. Paper Kamek will eventually attempt to ram into the bro, and if he is hammered he will crash into Wiggler and the attack will end.
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Paper Kamek can attack by firing magical blasts at the trio, with different shapes aiming for different characters. Each time a blast is hammered, it will hit Wiggler, and if enough are countered, Wiggler will hit Paper Kamek. Finally, Paper Kamek can create a giant ball for Wiggler to ride on and chase Mario and Luigi with. Paper Mario folds into a boomerang, and Mario and Luigi must throw him at Wiggler's ball several times to destroy it, before he rams into one of the bros. Paper Kamek will eventually slowly fly across the background, and hitting him will instantly destroy Wiggler's ball.
 
Once Wiggler's HP has been defeated, Paper Kamek will be able to be attacked normally. Paper Kamek must be defeated for the battle to end, otherwise, he will revive Wiggler with lots of HP after several turns and retreat into the background. If Paper Kamek is defeated while Wiggler is active (through counterattacks), Wiggler will also be instantly defeated.
 
After the battle, Paper Kamek flies away while Wiggler apologizes saying he did not know what got into him and passes out, shortly being carried off by [[Paragoomba]]s. The heroes and Starlow mourn over the loss of Wiggler, but he returns in the [[Flutter|form of a butterfly]] and offers to take them to the peak of [[Mount Brrr]]. He remains in this form for the rest of the game.


===''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''===
====''Mario & Luigi: Brothership''====
[[File:SleepingWiggler.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Wiggler sleeping in ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''.]]
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'', the player can find a reef shaped like a Wiggler in the [[Gulchrock Sea]]. This is the first game in the ''Mario & Luigi'' series not to feature a Wiggler boss fight in any way.
A Wiggler appears as a major character in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. In 3-1, [[Leaflitter Path]], he is sleeping and guarding the entrance of his treehouse. Upon being woken up by Mario via the Trumpet thing, he explains his predicament and asks Mario to come over to his house to hear the details. He then exclaims how he would love for Mario to "look at Wiggler's [[Wiggler's Diary|picture diary]]" and "listen to Wiggler reminisce". However, while doing this, he is captured by [[Poison Blooper]]s and subsequently split into [[Wiggler Segment|pieces]] by [[Kamek]] (or, as he calls, his "children"). It is later revealed that Kamek did this as a means to dissuade Mario from attempting to get the purple Royal Sticker, as Wiggler is the only entity besides a boat that is capable of travelling to the island where the Royal Sticker was located. Wiggler was sleeping outside of his home because he could not find any food. Since the leaves were polluted, he set out to find food. When Mario finds his segments, Wiggler helps him to get to the source of the pollution, which is revealed to be the purple Royal Sticker on [[Gooper Blooper]]. He later ages into a [[Flutter#Paper Mario: Sticker Star|Flutter]] and helps Mario and [[Kersti]] get to [[Bowser's Sky Castle]].
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===''Game & Watch Gallery 4''===
[[File:GWG4-Boxing Gameplay.png|frame|[[Luigi]] fighting a Wiggler in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]''.]]
A Wiggler appears in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]'' as the first opponent [[Luigi]] faces in the modern mode of [[Boxing]]. Its face turns red for a second whenever it gets hit.


===''Mario Power Tennis'' / ''New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis''===
===''Mario Power Tennis'' / ''New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis''===
[[File:MPT Wiggler.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Solo picture of Wiggler for ''Mario Power Tennis''.]]
Wiggler is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''. Its body is curved upwards and has two gloved hands to hold a tennis racket. It is billed a defensive player. Wiggler has the best reach whilst lacking in speed and power, and its swing ends slowly. Wiggler's power shot is [[Anger Management]], where it becomes mad and spins and hits the ball, while its [[Flutter Return|defensive power shot]] allows it to morph into a [[Flutter]] and fly to get the ball. If Wiggler wins, it becomes a Flutter joyously, but if Wiggler loses, it becomes its angry form and throws a temper tantrum. When presented with a trophy for its trophy sequence, Wiggler trips on a tennis ball by accident, but it does not get mad at [[Diddy Kong]] and [[Luigi]], who had presented the trophy to it. Wiggler becomes angry when Diddy falls on to it by accident, proceeding to chase both Luigi and Diddy Kong.
Wiggler is an unlockable character in this game, marking first playable role. Unlike in other appearances, this Wiggler's body is curved upwards and has two gloved hands to hold a tennis racket. It is a defensive type, like [[Waluigi]]. It has the best reach in the game, but its swing ends slowly, and it lacks power and speed. Its power shot is [[Anger Management]], where it becomes mad and spins and hits the ball. Receivers that do not use their defensive power shot are knocked back and spun in a tornado, making lunges difficult. Its [[Flutter Return|defensive power shot]] allows it to morph into a [[Flutter]] and fly to get the ball. If Wiggler wins, it becomes overjoyed and becomes a Flutter, but when it loses, it transforms into its angry form. As with all characters, this Wiggler has a trophy-winning sequence. Luigi and Diddy Kong present Wiggler this trophy, but Diddy Kong accidentally kicks the tennis ball and causes Wiggler to trip. Diddy Kong and Luigi anticipate its anger, but the Wiggler notices its trophy and calms. Wiggler, however, trips on the tennis ball again and makes it lose its trophy. Luigi and Diddy Kong then flee while Wiggler turns red with anger.
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===''Super Princess Peach''===
===''Super Princess Peach''===
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[[File:SPP Wiggler.png|thumb|Screenshot from ''Super Princess Peach'', showing Peach battle Wiggler]]
[[File:SPP Wiggler.PNG|thumb|160px|right|A Wiggler in ''Super Princess Peach''.]]
A Wiggler is a boss in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]''. It is encountered in [[Fury Volcano]]. Wiggler attacks by becoming angry and sending rocks down while running back and forth. Wiggler can be flipped over, exposing its vulnerable spot, if Peach uses [[Rage]] to push a spring underneath the platform down. After three hits, the Wiggler spews out damaging [[smoke]] from the flower on its head. Wiggler is defeated after five hits in total.
In ''Super Princess Peach'', a Wiggler serves as the boss of [[Fury Volcano]], the fourth world of the game. It attacks by becoming angry and sending rocks down while running back and forth, some of which contain crystals. To defeat it, Peach has to use Rage to push a spring underneath the platform down. It flips the Wiggler over and shows a weak spot, which Peach needs to jump on. After three hits, the Wiggler spews out a [[Toxic Cloud|poisonous gas]] from the flower on its head that damages Peach gradually unless she uses the [[Joy (vibe)|Joy Vibe]] to blow it away. After landing two more hits, Wiggler is finally defeated and another [[Toad (species)|Toad]] is rescued.
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
In the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], there are a few items of a Wiggler. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Wiggler is featured in the form of a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]] and a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]], and in [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]], the Wiggler sticker can be used by any fighter to increase their launch resistance by 16 units. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', there is a trophy of both a Wiggler and "Paper Wiggler," depicting its form in the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Wiggler appears as a Novice-class support [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] that takes up one support slot, and using it equips the fighter with a [[List of Super Smash Bros. series items#Lip's Stick|Lip's Stick]] at the start of battle. The Wiggler spirit's puppet fighter is Yoshi and is fought on the [[Yoshi's Island (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Yoshi's Island (Melee)]] stage.


===''Mario Super Sluggers''===
===''Mario Super Sluggers''===
[[File:Wiggler-MSS.jpg|left|thumb|Wiggler in ''Mario Super Sluggers''.]]
Wiggler is a playable character in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. It appears similarly as in ''Mario Power Tennis'', having one pair of arms to hold his glove or small baseball bat. Wiggler has above average batting and running speed, but below average pitching and fielding. Wiggler is a team player for [[Yoshi]]'s team, the [[Yoshi Eggs (team)|Yoshi Eggs]]. In Challenge Mode, Wiggler angrily races on the track in [[Yoshi Park]], but is calmed when the player's captain changes the direction of the rails to steer Wiggler off of track and calm him down; following this, Wiggler becomes a party member. Wiggler uses [[Angry Attack]] as his special ability, which it knocks his opponent in a successful close play. Wiggler shares good chemistry with [[Blooper]], [[King Boo]], and [[Petey Piranha]], and has no bad chemistry with any of the other characters.
Wiggler appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. Wiggler is a team player for [[Yoshi]]'s team, the [[Yoshi Islanders#Mario Super Sluggers|Yoshi Eggs]]. In Challenge Mode, he acts as a roller coaster in [[Yoshi Park]], but has lost his temper and speedily races on the track. Mario must change the direction of the rails in order to steer Wiggler off the track and calm him down. Afterward, he joins Mario's baseball team.


Wiggler has above average batting and running speed, but below average pitching and fielding. Wiggler uses Angry Attack as his special ability, which he knocks his opponent in a successful close play. Wiggler has a similar appearance as in ''Mario Power Tennis'', having one pair of arms to hold his glove or his particularly small bat.
===''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''===
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[[File:PMSS-Wiggler Shot.png|thumb|Wiggler sleeping in ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'']]
A Wiggler appears as a major character in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. He always speaks in third person. In 3-1, [[Leaflitter Path]], he is sleeping and guarding the entrance of his treehouse. Upon being woken up by Mario via the Trumpet thing, he explains his predicament and asks Mario to come over to his house to hear the details. He then exclaims how he would love for Mario to "look at Wiggler's [[Wiggler's Diary|picture diary]]" and "listen to Wiggler reminisce". However, while doing this, he is captured by [[Poison Blooper]]s and subsequently split into [[Wiggler Segment|pieces]] by [[Kamek]] (or, as he calls, his "children"). It is later revealed that Kamek did this as a means to dissuade Mario from attempting to get the purple Royal Sticker, as Wiggler is the only entity besides a boat that is capable of travelling to the island where the Royal Sticker was located. Wiggler was sleeping outside of his home because he could not find any food. Since the leaves were polluted, he set out to find food. When Mario finds his segments, Wiggler helps him to get to the source of the pollution, which is revealed to be the purple Royal Sticker on [[Gooper Blooper]]. He later ages into a [[Flutter#Paper Mario: Sticker Star|Flutter]] and helps Mario and [[Kersti]] get to [[Bowser's Sky Castle]].


Wiggler shares good chemistry with [[Blooper]], [[King Boo]], and [[Petey Piranha]] and is also not known to have any bad chemistry with any characters.
===''Lego City Undercover''===
[[File:Mariocameo10LEGOCU.png|thumb|A Wiggler in ''Lego City Undercover'']]
A Wiggler can be found walking across the top of a railway tunnel in the Wii U and Nintendo Switch versions of ''[[nwiki:Lego City Undercover|Lego City Undercover]]''.


===''Mario Golf: World Tour''===
=== ''Mario Golf'' series===
A Wiggler appears in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' owning the [[Wiggler Park]] course. It appears on Hole 1 of the course, and if the player hits it with the ball it will turn angry. Its name can also appear on the tournament scoreboard.
Wigglers appear in a few games of the ''[[Mario Golf (series)|Mario Golf]]'' series. A Wiggler is the namesake of the [[Wiggler Park]] course in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'', also functioning as an obstacle on Hole 1 of the course, where it becomes angry if hit by a ball. Wiggler's name is sometimes displayed on the tournament scoreboard. Wiggler is a playable character of the Power type in ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'', as of version 4.0. Wiggler becomes angry when using his Special Shot or being attacked, powering up his drive.
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==Other appearances==
===''Minecraft''===
[[File:Wiggler Beta.png|thumb|160px|The unused graphic of a Wiggler from ''Super Paper Mario''.]]
In the Super Mario Mash-up of ''[[Minecraft]]'', {{iw|minecraftwiki|Silverfish}} and {{iw|minecraftwiki|Sniffer}}s are replaced by Wigglers.
[[File:Mariocameo10LEGOCU.png|thumb|A Wiggler in ''[[wikipedia:LEGO City Undercover|Lego City Undercover]]'']]
Wigglers have made a few minor appearances, mostly cameos and name-only references in a few media.
Wigglers are referenced in [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|the ''Super Mario Bros.'' motion picture]], which features a taxi cab company known as "Wiggler". Wiggler appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]] and [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]]. A tennis racket Mii gear based on Wiggler is available in ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]''. Finally, Wiggler does not make a physical appearance in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', but an [[All-Terrain Vehicle|ATV]] based on one called the [[Wild Wiggler]] can be used as a body and is one of only 4 ATVs in the game.


Wiggler graphics [[List of Super Paper Mario pre-release and unused content|exist unused]] in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. Its nose is orange rather than brown, making it more so resemble a Flutter. It also wears black shoes.
===''Dr. Mario World''===
Wigglers are obtainable assistants in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]''. Their stage mode effect is to transform an object (mainly [[virus]]es) into a [[skill charger]], where it is 10% at the first level and 50% at the maximum level. Their versus mode effect is to slow down the filling of the skill meters for both players, where the amount of points required to fill them are increased by that listed percentage, rounded down to the nearest round number. The skill meter point increase is 20% at the first level and 40% at the maximum level.


A Wiggler can be found walking across the top of a stone building in ''[[wikipedia:LEGO City Undercover|Lego City Undercover]]''.
===''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope''===
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[[File:Wiggler attacking the train.png|thumb|200px|A Wiggler attacking the [[Wiggler Train]] in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'']]
A Wiggler appears in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' on [[Terra Flora]] as a boss possessed by [[Darkmess]] that chases after the Wiggler Train.<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=September 10, 2022|url=youtu.be/1gvFeYoxmQQ|title=Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Wiggler Boss Battle Gameplay Trailer - Nintendo Switch|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=September 10, 2022|language=en-us}}</ref> Mario and co. must destroy 16 Darkmess eyes on the Wiggler within 12 turns before it destroys the train.


==Characteristics and traits==
===Unused appearances===
[[File:SMW Forest of illusion scene art.PNG|thumb|Wigglers featured in Forest of Illusion]]
====''Super Paper Mario''====
Wigglers, since their initial incarnation in ''[[Super Mario World]]'', are depicted as large, yellow caterpillars with large brown noses, with a small flower on their head, wearing shoes. Wigglers also have orange spots scattered throughout their bodies, and the patterns of these orange spots are variable, emphasized in the minigame [[Which Wiggler?]]. When Wigglers are angry, they sometimes lose either their flower petals in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' or even the entire flower as in ''Super Mario Maker''. In other instances, however, such as in ''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team'', the flower is intact. Wigglers in ''Super Mario World'' and ''New Super Mario Bros.'' games are generally about half Mario's height and have five segments, including the head.
[[File:Wiggler SPM unused.png|thumb|left|160px|The unused graphic of a Wiggler from ''Super Paper Mario'']]
Wiggler graphics [[List of Super Paper Mario pre-release and unused content|exist unused]] in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. Its nose is orange rather than brown, making it more so resemble a Flutter. It also wears black shoes.
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Wigglers have made a few varied appearances, however. Wigglers in the [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'' cartoon]] are shown to be completely red, have sharp teeth, and be more hostile than the ones in the game. The Wiggler in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' is golden-colored and lacks spots, although its appearance in [[Super Mario 64 DS|the remake]] has been revamped to resemble the more common depiction of Wigglers. In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', the Wiggler is also different from the usual ones, being green and much larger than Mario. Finally, some Wigglers have arms to allow them play baseball as in ''Mario Super Sluggers'', tennis as in ''Mario Power Tennis'', and even boxing in ''Game & Watch Gallery 4''. In these incarnations, they wear gloves instead of shoes. Gloves and shoes, however, may be interchangeable since the Wiggler in ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' is directly shown transforming his shoes into hands. The size and amount of segments can also vary. For instance, the Wiggler in ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'' towers over Mario, an [[:File:Size chart.jpg|official size chart]] shows a Wiggler (without the flower) as roughly as tall as Mario, and Wigglers are huge as obstacles in ''Mario Kart Wii'' and ''Mario Kart DS''. Wigglers can be shown with much more segments such as in ''Mario Party 9'', in ''New Super Mario Bros.'', and in ''Hotel Mario'' (though they can be shortened in ''Hotel Mario'').
==General information==
===Physical appearance and traits===
[[File:MRSoH Angry Wiggler.png|thumb|left|Artwork of an angry Wiggler from ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'']]
Wigglers, since their initial incarnation in ''[[Super Mario World]]'', are depicted as large yellow caterpillars with large brown noses, puffed out cheeks, a small flower on their heads, wearing shoes. Wigglers also have orange spots scattered throughout their bodies, and the patterns of these orange spots are variable, emphasized in the ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' minigame [[Which Wiggler?]] When Wigglers are angry, they turn red and sometimes lose either their flower petals as in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' or even the entire flower as in ''Super Mario Maker''. In other instances, however, such as in ''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team'', the flower is intact. Wigglers in ''Super Mario World'' and ''New Super Mario Bros.'' games are generally about half Mario's height and have five segments, including the head.


Wigglers, though still capable of hurting Mario and his allies, are usually shown to have a calm and gentle disposition by their ambling appearance, but they are easily angered and become aggressive. For instance, the ''[[Mario Party DS]]'' badge for Wiggler describes them as "easily vexed" and Wiggler's offensive Power Shot in ''Mario Power Tennis'' is "Anger Management". While stomping them usually provokes them, Wigglers appear to ignore fireballs and bigger Wigglers ignore Mario completely. Some Wigglers already appear angry such as in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', ''[[Mario Party Star Rush]]'', ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' to serve as faster-moving obstacles for the player. There are some Wigglers, as other common enemies, that can be friendly and even helpful. A number of Wigglers have been allies, and in cases including in ''Mario Party DS'' and ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', they have requested Mario and his friends to help. Bowser is not often shown directly commanding Wigglers as he does with Goombas and Koopa Troopas, although in ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', Bowser can create a Wiggler for a boss fight and can also spawn a Wiggler in [[Bowser's Block Battle]].
Wigglers have made a few varied appearances, however. Wigglers in the [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'' cartoon]] are shown to be completely red and more hostile than the ones in the game, have sharp teeth, and make realistic wild animal-like noises. The Wiggler in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' is golden-colored and lacks spots, although its appearance in the remake has been revamped to resemble the more common depiction of Wigglers. In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', the Wiggler is also different from the usual ones, being green and much larger than Mario. Finally, some Wigglers have arms to allow them to play baseball as in ''Mario Super Sluggers'', tennis as in ''Mario Power Tennis'', and even boxing in ''Game & Watch Gallery 4''. In these incarnations, they wear gloves instead of shoes. Gloves and shoes, however, may be interchangeable since the Wiggler in ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' is directly shown transforming his shoes into hands. The size and number of segments can also vary. For instance, the Wiggler in ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'' towers over Mario, an [[:File:Size chart.jpg|official size chart]] shows a Wiggler (without the flower) as roughly as tall as Mario, and Wigglers are huge as obstacles in ''Mario Kart Wii'' and ''Mario Kart DS''. Wigglers can be shown with many more segments such as in ''Mario Party 9'', in ''New Super Mario Bros.'', and in ''Hotel Mario'' (though they can be shortened in ''Hotel Mario''). Additionally, the playable Wiggler in the ''Mario Kart'' series has four segments rather than the usual five.


In some games, it shows that Wigglers have a fond talent for gardening and planting vegetables, even to the point of having a family farm grow plants for generations. One instance is in ''Mario Party DS'', where a Wiggler tends a garden that is attacked by a Piranha Plant. In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', one even uses this talent in battle with Bowser. Like Luigi, Wigglers can be upset if someone bullies them or ridicules their love for vegetables or gardening, as shown in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'', when Wiggler chases off [[Popple]] when he calls Wiggler's intentions for making a flower garden stupid.
Wigglers, though still capable of hurting Mario and his allies, are usually shown to have a calm and gentle disposition by their ambling appearance, but they are easily angered and become aggressive. For instance, the ''[[Mario Party DS]]'' badge for Wiggler describes them as "easily vexed," and Wiggler's offensive Power Shot in ''Mario Power Tennis'' is "Anger Management." While stomping them usually provokes them, Wigglers appear to ignore fireballs and bigger Wigglers ignore Mario completely. Some Wigglers already appear angry such as in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', ''[[Mario Party Star Rush]]'', ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' to serve as faster-moving obstacles for the player. There are some Wigglers, as other common enemies, that can be friendly and even helpful. A number of Wigglers have been allies, and in cases, including in ''Mario Party DS'' and ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', they have requested Mario and his friends to help. Bowser is not often shown directly commanding Wigglers as he does with Goombas and Koopa Troopas, although in ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', Bowser can create a Wiggler for a boss fight and can also spawn a Wiggler in [[Bowser's Block Battle]].


Wigglers are frequently encountered in forests and jungles in most games since their debut in ''[[Super Mario World]]'' (where they are found in [[Forest of Illusion]]) including, but not limited to [[Forest Maze]], [[Soda Jungle]], [[Leaflitter Path]], [[Maple Treeway]], and [[Chucklehuck Woods]], though some are also found underground such as in [[Tiny-Huge Island]] in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and in [[World 5-2 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 5-2]] in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''.
In some games, Wigglers are shown to have a fond talent for gardening and planting vegetables, even to the point of having a family farm grow plants for generations. One instance is in ''Mario Party DS'', where a Wiggler tends a garden that is attacked by a Piranha Plant. In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', one even uses this talent in battle with Bowser. Wigglers can be upset if someone bullies them or ridicules their love for vegetables or gardening, as shown in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'', when Wiggler chases off [[Popple]] when he calls Wiggler's intentions for making a flower garden stupid.


==Official profiles and statistics==
Wigglers are frequently encountered in forests and jungles in most games since their debut in ''Super Mario World'' (where they are found in the [[Forest of Illusion]]), including but not limited to [[Forest Maze]], [[Soda Jungle]], [[Leaflitter Path]], [[Wii Maple Treeway|Maple Treeway]], and [[Chucklehuck Woods]], though some are also found underground, such as in [[Tiny-Huge Island]] in ''Super Mario 64'' and in [[World 5-2 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 5-2]] in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''.
===''Super RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
{{:Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars bestiary|transcludesection=Wiggler|image=[[File:WIGGLER.png|150px]]|align=horizontal}}


===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
==Profiles and statistics==
{{:Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga bestiary|transcludesection=Wiggler|align=horizontal|image=[[File:Wiggler Idle MLSS.gif]]}}
{{main|List of Wiggler profiles and statistics}}
{{:Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga bestiary|transcludesection=Wiggler (Segment)|align=horizontal|image=[[File:Wiggler Idle MLSS.gif]]}}
Bios of Wiggler often depict them as easygoing creatures, while adding in their proneness to fits of anger. In the few games featuring a playable Wiggler, the stats vary, though Wiggler usually has some power and takes advantage of its size. Wiggler can be slow as in ''Mario Power Tennis'' or agile as in ''Mario Super Sluggers''.
{{:Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story bestiary|transcludesection=Wiggler|align=horizontal}}
{{:Mario & Luigi: Dream Team bestiary|transcludesection=Wiggler|align=horizontal}}
{{:Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam bestiary|transcludesection=Wiggler|align=horizontal}}
{{:Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam bestiary|transcludesection=Wiggler (Boss Battle Ring)|align=horizontal}}
{{:Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions bestiary|transcludesection=Wiggler|align=horizontal}}
{{:Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions bestiary|transcludesection=Wiggler (Segment)|align=horizontal}}


===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
==List of appearances==
====Trophy information====
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|''A large caterpillar characterized by a flower on its head and a huge nose. Wigglers typically just walk around minding their own business, with no hint of malice. However, they lose their flowers when jumped upon and fly into a rage, turning bright red and chasing Mario. In Yoshi's Island, certain Wigglers appear as butterflies, with grown wings and flight capabilities.
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|[[File:MPT_Wiggler.jpg|120px]]
|''Mario Power Tennis''
|Launch Resistance +16
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===''Mario Super Sluggers''===
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|rowspan=4|A player with more speed than you'd think.
!rowspan=4|Angry Attack
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|rowspan=4|Right
|Pitch||3/10
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|Field||4/10
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|Run||7/10
|''[[Super Mario World]]''
|Common enemy
|[[List of games by date#1990|1990]]
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]
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|''[[Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World]]''
====Chemistry====
|Common enemy
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|[[List of games by date#1994|1994]]
|SNES
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|''[[Hotel Mario]]''
|Common enemy
|1994
|[[Philips CD-i]]
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!Wiggler
|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
|[[Blooper]], [[King Boo]], [[Petey Piranha]], Yellow Mii
|Common enemy
|[[Wario]]
|[[List of games by date#1996|1996]]
|SNES
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|''[[Super Mario 64]]''
 
|Boss
===''Mario Party'' series===
|1996
====''Mario Party DS''====
|[[Nintendo 64]]
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|[[List of games by date#1999|1999]]
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|Nintendo 64
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|[[Wiggler]]
|''[[Mario Party 3]]''
|[[File:WigglerFigureMPDS.png|80px]]
|Minigame asset
|align=left|''Wiggler loves the garden and all the wonderful greenery that lives there. Except for that Piranha Plant, which makes Wiggler stomping mad!''
|[[List of games by date#2000|2000]]
|Win 18000 MP Points.
|Nintendo 64
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|Wiggler Friend
|''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]''
|[[File:MPDSBadgeWiggler.png]]
|Common enemy
|align=center|''17,000 MPP earns you the rank of Wiggler Friend, and this is your badge! It makes you easily vexed.''
|[[List of games by date#2001|2001]]
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|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|}
 
====''Mario Party 9''====
[[File:Killer Caterpillar - Constellation.png|thumb]]
*'''Killer caterpillar:''' ''A constellation that calls to mind a gigantic caterpillar. Rumor has it that a ride upon his back is more comfortable than you'd think.''
 
====''Mario Party: Star Rush''====
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|align="center"|[[File:MPSRCM_Wiggler.png|75px]]
|''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''
|align="center"|[[Wiggler]]<br>''A large, wiggly enemy prone to anger.''
|Boss
|"''Though normally slow, when enraged, they turn red and move much faster. So don't get on their bad side!''"
|[[List of games by date#2002|2002]]
|}
|[[Nintendo GameCube]]
 
===''Mario Kart 7''===
*'''Class''': Cruiser
*'''Stat Boosts'''
**'''Speed''': 3.75
**'''Acceleration''': 2.5
**'''Weight''': 3.75
**'''Handling''': 2.5
**'''Off-Road''': 3.75
*'''Bios'''
**'''Site'''
***[[File:Flag of USA.png|22px]] ''"Big, yellow, and wiggly, this creature worms his way around the track."''
***[[File:Flag of Europe.png|22px]] ''"Hitting the road for the first time, Wiggler is a debut driver with a competitive nature. This is one caterpillar that can’t be accused of crawling along!"''
**'''Guide:''' "''Wiggler shares the characteristics of lighter heavyweights like Donkey Kong and Rosalina. This racer has a short fuse, so try not to fall behind!''"
 
===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''===
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|-
!width="10%"|Name
|''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]''
!Image
|Opponent
!NTSC-U Description
|2002
!PAL Description
|Game Boy Advance
|-
|-
!Wiggler
|''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]''
|[[File:WigglerTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|Common enemy
|''Wigglers move in the funniest way. Their name really suits them, don't you think? Pretty easygoing normally, they get downright angry if you mess with that flower on their head. They move faster, which means only one thing— more wiggling!''
|[[List of games by date#2003|2003]]
|''These wiggly fellows are usually pretty easy-going. Just don't mess with the white flower on their heads - that makes them rather cross. Actually, given that they turn red and start charging around twice as fast, you could say they go totally berserk. If you see one go into double-time-wiggling mode, you might want to stand back a bit.''
|Game Boy Advance
|-
|-
|}
|''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''
 
|Bus based on Wiggler
===''Who is your Mushroom Kingdom BFF?''===
|2003
*''This giant caterpillar-looking creature seems like an easygoing friend... until it gets all steamed up!''
|Nintendo GameCube
 
==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
<i><gallery>
File:WigglerTennis.jpg|[[Mario Power Tennis]]
File:Honeyhive Galaxy3.PNG|[[Super Mario Galaxy]]
File:Wiggler-Batting-MSS.png|[[Mario Super Sluggers]]
File:SMG2 Giant Wigglers.png|[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]
</gallery></i>
 
==List of video game appearances by date==
{| class=sortable cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3 border=1 align=center width=100% style="border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial"
|-
|-
! width=50% | Title
|''[[Mario Party 5]]''
! width=20% | Description
|Non-playable character
! width=20% | Release Date
|2003
! width=10% | System/Format
|Nintendo GameCube
|-
|-
| ''[[Super Mario World]]''
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''
| Common enemy
|Boss
| 1990
|2003
| [[SNES]]
|Game Boy Advance
|-
|-
| ''[[Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World]]''
|''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''
| Common enemy
|Playable character
| 1994
|[[List of games by date#2004|2004]]
| [[SNES]]
|Nintendo GameCube
|-
|-
| ''[[Hotel Mario]]''
|''[[Mario Party 6]]''
| Common enemy
|Non-playable character
| 1994
|2004
| [[Philips CD-i]]
|Nintendo GameCube
|-
|-
| ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
|''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''
| Common enemy
|Boss; minigame asset
| 1996
|2004
| [[SNES]]
|[[Nintendo DS]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Super Mario 64]]''
|''[[Super Princess Peach]]''
| Boss
|Boss
| 1996
|[[List of games by date#2005|2005]]
| [[Nintendo 64]]
|Nintendo DS
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Party 2]]''
|''[[Mario Party 7]]''
| Non-playable character
|Non-playable character
| 1999
|2005
| [[Nintendo 64]]
|Nintendo GameCube
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Party 3]]''
|''[[Mario Kart DS]]''
| Minigame asset
|Boss
| 2000
|2005
| [[Nintendo 64]]
|Nintendo DS
|-
|-
| ''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]''
|''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''
| Common enemy
|Common enemy
| 2001
|[[List of games by date#2006|2006]]
| [[Gameboy Advance]]
|Nintendo DS
|-
|-
| ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''
|''[[Mario Party 8]]''
| Boss
|Minigame asset
| 2002
|[[List of games by date#2007|2007]]
| [[Nintendo Gamecube]]
|[[Wii]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]''
|''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
| Opponent
|Common enemy
| 2002
|2007
| [[Gameboy Advance]]
|Wii
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''
|''[[Mario Party DS]]''
| Bus based on Wiggler
|Non-playable character
| 2003
|2007
| [[Nintendo Gamecube]]
|Nintendo DS
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Party 5]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
| Non-playable character
|Cameo as a sticker
| 2003
|[[List of games by date#2008|2008]]
| [[Nintendo Gamecube]]
|Wii
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''
|''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''
| Boss
|Course obstacle
| 2003
|2008
| [[Gameboy Advance]]
|Wii
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''
|''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''
| Playable character
|Playable character
| 2004
|2008
| [[Nintendo Gamecube]]
|Wii
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Party 6]]''
|''[[New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis]]''
| Non-playable character
|Playable character
| 2004
|[[List of games by date#2009|2009]]
| [[Nintendo Gamecube]]
|Wii
|-
|-
| ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''
| Boss; minigame asset
|Boss
| 2004
|2009
| [[Nintendo DS]]
|Nintendo DS
|-
|-
| ''[[Super Princess Peach]]''
|''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''
| Boss
|Common enemy
| 2005
|2009
| [[Nintendo DS]]
|Wii
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Party 7]]''
|''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
| Non-playable character
|Common enemy
| 2005
|[[List of games by date#2010|2010]]
| [[Nintendo Gamecube]]
|Wii
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''
|''[[Mario Kart 7]]''
| Boss
|Playable character; course obstacle
| 2005
|[[List of games by date#2011|2011]]
| [[Nintendo DS]]
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|-
|-
| ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''
|''[[Mario Party 9]]''
| Common enemy
|Boss
| 2006
|[[List of games by date#2012|2012]]
| [[Nintendo DS]]
|Wii
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Party 8]]''
|''[[Mario Tennis Open]]''
| Minigame asset
|Cameo in gear
| 2007
|2012
| [[Wii]]
|Nintendo 3DS
|-
|-
| ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
|''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''
| Common enemy
|Common enemy
| 2007
|2012
| [[Wii]]
|Nintendo 3DS
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Party DS]]''
|''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''
| Non-playable character
|Non-playable character
| 2007
|2012
| [[Nintendo DS]]
|Nintendo 3DS
|-
|-
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
| Cameo as a sticker
|Common enemy
| 2008
|2012
| [[Wii]]
|[[Wii U]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''
|''[[New Super Luigi U]]''
| Course obstacle
|Common enemy
| 2008
|[[List of games by date#2013|2013]]
| [[Wii]]
|Wii U
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''
| Playable character
|Boss
| 2008
|2013
| [[Wii]]
|Nintendo 3DS
|-
|-
| ''[[New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis]]''
|''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]''
| Playable character
|Obstacle; non-playable characters
| 2009
|2013
| [[Wii]]
|Nintendo 3DS
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''
|''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''
| Boss
|Background characters
| 2009
|[[List of games by date#2014|2014]]
| [[Nintendo DS]]
|Nintendo 3DS
|-
|-
| ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''
|''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
| Common enemy
|[[All-Terrain Vehicle|ATV]] part
| 2009
|2014
| [[Wii]]
|Wii U
|-
|-
| ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
| Common enemy
|Trophy
| 2010
|2014
| [[Wii]]
|Nintendo 3DS
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''
|''[[Mario Party 10]]''
| Playable character; course obstacle
|Cameo
| 2011
|[[List of games by date#2015|2015]]
| [[Nintendo 3DS]]
|Wii U
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Party 9]]''
|''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]''
| Boss
|Common enemy
| 2011
|2015
| [[Wii]]
|Nintendo 3DS
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]''
|''[[Super Mario Maker]]''
| Cameo in gear
|Common enemy
| 2011
|2015
| [[Nintendo 3DS]]
|Wii U
|-
|-
| ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''
| Common enemy
|Boss
| 2012
|2015
| [[Nintendo 3DS]]
|Nintendo 3DS
|-
|-
| ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''
|''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: Wii U Edition]]''
| Non-playable character
|Mob
| 2012
|[[List of games by date#2016|2016]]
| [[Nintendo 3DS]]
|Wii U
|-
|-
| ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
|''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]''
| Common enemy
|Obstacles
| 2012
|2016
| [[Wii U]]
|Nintendo 3DS
|-
|-
| ''[[New Super Luigi U]]''
|''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]''
| Common enemy
|Common enemy
| 2013
|2016
| [[Wii U]]
|Nintendo 3DS
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''
|''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''
| Boss
|ATV part; course obstacle; downloadable playable character
| 2013
|[[List of games by date#2017|2017]]
| [[Nintendo 3DS]]
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]''
|''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition]]''
| Obstacle; non-playable characters
|Mob
| 2013
|2017
| [[Nintendo 3DS]]
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''
| Background characters
|Boss
| 2014
|2017
| [[Nintendo 3DS]]
|Nintendo 3DS
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
|''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''
| Kart part
|Cameo as a Roller Coaster in [[Slot Trot]]
| 2014
|2017
| [[Wii U]]
|Nintendo 3DS
|-
|-
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
|''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition]]''
| Trophy
|Mob
| 2014
|[[List of games by date#2018|2018]]
| [[Nintendo 3DS]]
|[[Nintendo 3DS#New Nintendo 3DS/New Nintendo 3DS XL|New Nintendo 3DS]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Party 10]]''
|''[[Minecraft]]'' (Bedrock version)
| Cameo
|Mob
| 2015
|2018
| [[Wii U]]
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|-
| ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]''
|''[[Super Mario Party]]''
| Common enemy
|Non-playable character
| 2015
|2018
| [[Nintendo 3DS]]
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|-
| ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''
| Common enemy
|Boss
| 2015
|2018
| [[Wii U]]
|Nintendo 3DS
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''
|''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]''
| Boss
|Common enemy
| 2015
|[[List of games by date#2019|2019]]
| [[Nintendo 3DS]]
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|-
| ''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: Wii U Edition]]''
|''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''
| Mob
|Enemy
| 2016
|2019
| [[Wii U]]
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]''
|''[[Dr. Mario World]]''
| Obstacles
|Assistant
| 2016
|2019
| [[Nintendo 3DS]]
|iOS / Android
|-
|-
| ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]''
|''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]''
| Common enemy
|Boss; enemy
| 2016
|[[List of games by date#2020|2020]]
| [[Nintendo 3DS]]
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''
|''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''
| Kart part
|Course obstacle/Playable character (2023)
| 2017
|2020 ([[Halloween Tour (2020)|Halloween Tour]])/2023 ([[Pipe Tour]])
| [[Nintendo Switch]]
|iOS / Android
|-
|-
| ''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition]]''
|''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]''
| Mob
|Playable character (version 4.0.0)
| 2017
|[[List of games by date#2021|2021]]
| [[Nintendo Switch]]
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''
|''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''
| Boss
|Boss
| 2017
|[[List of games by date#2022|2022]]
| [[Nintendo 3DS]]
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''
|''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]''
| Cameo as a Roller Coaster in [[Slot Trot]]
|Common enemy
| 2017
|[[List of games by date#2023|2023]]
| [[Nintendo 3DS]]
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|-
| ''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition]]''
|''[[Super Mario Party Jamboree]]''
| Mob
|Non-playable character
| 2018
|[[List of games by date#2024|2024]]
| [[New Nintendo 3DS]]
|Nintendo Switch
|}
|}
==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
<i><gallery>
SMWMAYAL Cutest Wiggler.png|''[[Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land]]
SMRPG Wiggler Artwork.png|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]
SMG Wiggler Artwork.png|''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]
WigglerMK7Solo.png|''[[Mario Kart 7]]
PDSMBE-Wiggler-TeamImage.png|''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]
MGSR Character Personalities - Wiggler.png|''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]
</gallery></i>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
===Wiggler===
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=ハナチャン
|Jap=ハナチャン
|JapC=<ref>{{cite|title=Japanese ''Super Mario World'' instruction manual|page=34}}</ref><br>ハナちゃん<ref>''Super Mario Galaxy'' internal filename (<tt>StageData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl</tt>) / ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' internal filename (<tt>SystemData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl</tt>); the equivalent string of "Hanachan" (en_name) is「ハナちゃん」(jp_name)</ref>
|JapR=Hanachan
|JapR=Hanachan
|JapM=From ''hana'' (花, flower) and ちゃん (''[[wikipedia:Japanese honorifics#Chan|chan]]''), a diminutive honorific suffix;<br/>officially romanised as "Hanachan"
|JapM=Portmanteau of「花」(''hana'', "flower") and the Japanese diminutive honorific suffix「~ちゃん」(''{{wp|Japanese honorifics#Chan|-chan}}''); officially romanized as "Hanachan"
|Fra=Wiggler<br>Chenille
|ChiS=花毛毛
|FraM=-<br>Caterpillar
|ChiSC=<ref name=chinese>{{cite|title=Mario Kart 7繁體中文版 : 角色 : 花毛毛|url=www.nintendo.tw/mk7/character/hanachan.html|language=zh-hans|accessdate=September 6, 2024|archive=web.archive.org/web/20240906224729/https://www.nintendo.tw/mk7/character/hanachan.html}}</ref>
|Spa=Floruga
|ChiSR=Huā Máomáo
|SpaM=Pun on ''flor'' (Spanish for "flower") and ''oruga'' (Spanish for "caterpillar").
|ChiSN=''Mario Kart 7'' onwards
|ChiS2=花之子<ref>''[[Super Mario 64]]'' mission [[Make Wiggler Squirm|蠕动的花之子]]</ref>
|ChiS2N=before ''Mario Kart 7''
|ChiS2R=Huā zhī Zǐ
|ChiSM=From「花」(''huā'', "flower") and「毛毛虫」(''máomaochóng'', "caterpillar")
|ChiS2M=Sprite/Spirit/Child of Flower
|ChiT=花毛毛<ref name=chinese/>
|ChiTR=Huā Máomáo
|ChiTM=From「花」(''huā'', "flower") and「毛毛蟲」(''máomaochóng'', "caterpillar")
|Dut=Wiggler
|DutC=<ref>{{cite|title=French/Dutch ''Super Mario World'' instruction manual|page=55}}</ref><ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' level [[Wiggler Race Mountaineering!|Wiggler-race Over berg en dal]]</ref>
|Fre=Wiggler
|FreC=<ref>{{cite|title=French/Dutch ''Super Mario World'' instruction manual|page=25}}</ref><ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' level [[Wiggler Race Mountaineering!|Course Wiggler Rallye champêtre!]]</ref>
|Fre2=Gigoteur
|Fre2C=<ref>''[[Super Mario 64]]'' mission [[Make Wiggler Squirm|Énervez le gigoteu]]</ref>
|Fre2M=From the French verb ''gigoter'' ("wiggle")
|Fre2N=''Super Mario 64''
|Ger=Wiggler
|Ger=Wiggler
|GerM=
|GerC=<ref>{{cite|title=German ''Super Mario World'' instruction manual|page=25}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Kraft, John D., Thomas Görg, and Marko Hein, editors|title=''Der offizielle Nintendo 64 Spieleberater "Super Mario 64"''|language=de|location=Großostheim|publisher=[[Nintendo|Nintendo of Europe GmbH]]|date=1997|page=9}}</ref><ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' level [[Wiggler Race Mountaineering!|Wiggler-Rennen Über Stock und Stein]]</ref>
|Ita=Torcibruco
|Ita=Torcibruco
|ItaM=Pun on ''torcere'' (Italian for "to twist") and ''bruco'' (Italian for "caterpillar").  
|ItaC=<ref>''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' mission [[Wiggler Ahoy! Full Steam Ahead!|Torcibruco express!]]</ref>
|Por=Lagartola
|ItaM=Inflection of ''torcere'' ("to twist"), combined with ''bruco'' ("caterpillar")
|PorM=From ''lagarta'' (caterpillar).
|Kor=꽃충이
|KorC=<ref>''[[Super Mario 64]]'' mission [[Make Wiggler Squirm|열받은꽃충이]]</ref>
|KorR=Kkotchung'i
|KorM=Portmanteau of "꽃" (''kkot'', "flower") and "{{hover|蟲|충}}" (''chung'', Hanja form of "worm"), combined with with "~이" (''-i'', Korean noun-deriving suffix)
|PorA=Wiggler
|PorAC=<ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' level [[Wiggler Race Mountaineering!|Corrida Wiggler Corra pelas colinas!]]</ref><ref>{{cite|archive=web.archive.org/web/20210719091730/https://datassette.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/manuais/super_mario_world_br.pdf|deadlink=y|title=''Super Mario World'' Brazilian instruction booklet|format=PDF|page=25}}</ref>
|PorE=Lagartola
|PorEC=<ref>{{cite|date=November 17, 2020|title=LEGO® Super Mario - Set de Expansão - O Pântano Venenoso da Lagartola (71383)|url=store.nintendo.pt/pt/lego-super-mario-set-de-expanso-o-pantano-venenoso-da-lagartola-71383-000000000010006916|language=pt-pt|accessdate=September 6, 2024|archive=web.archive.org/web/20240906215645/https://store.nintendo.pt/pt/lego-super-mario-set-de-expanso-o-pantano-venenoso-da-lagartola-71383-000000000010006916}}</ref>
|PorEM=Portmanteau of ''lagarta'' ("caterpillar") and ''tola'' ("foolish")
|Rom=Omidă de grotă
|RomC=<ref>''Super Mario World'' television series, episode "[[Ghosts 'R' Us]]"</ref>
|Rom2=Omidă
|Rom2C=<ref>''Super Mario World'' television series, episode "[[Mama Luigi]]"</ref>
|RomM=Grotto caterpillar
|Rom2M=Caterpillar
|Rus=Егоза
|Rus=Егоза
|RusR=Yegoza
|RusC=<ref>''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' in-game name</ref>
|RusR=Egoza
|RusM=Fidget
|RusM=Fidget
|Chi=花毛毛 (Traditional)<br/>''Huā Máomáo''<br/>花之子 (Simplified)
|Spa=Floruga
|ChiR=Huā Zhī Zǐ
|SpaM=Portmanteau of ''flor'' ("flower") and ''oruga'' ("caterpillar")
|ChiM=From 花 (flower) and 毛毛蟲 (caterpillar).<br/><br/>Sprite/Spirit/Child of Flower
|SpaC=<ref>''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' mission [[Wiggler Ahoy! Full Steam Ahead!|¡Floruga furiosa a la vista!]]</ref>
|Kor=꽃충이
|SpaN=''Super Mario Sunshine'' onwards
|KorR=Kkotchungi
|Spa2=Wiggler
|KorM=꽃 means "flower", 충 (蟲 in Chinese) is "worm".
|Spa2C=<ref>{{cite|title=Spanish ''Super Mario World'' instruction manual|page=25}}</ref>
|Rom=Omidă de grotă ("Ghosts 'R' Us", ''Super Mario World'' animated series)<br>Omidă ("Mama Luigi", ''Super Mario World'' animated series)
|Spa2N=before ''Super Mario Sunshine''
|RomM=Cave Caterpillar<br>Caterpillar
}}
 
===Wiggler (Gold)===
{{foreign names
|Jap=ハナチャン (ゴールド)
|JapC=<ref name=MKTnames>''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' in-game name</ref>
|JapR=Hanachan (Gōrudo)
|JapM=Wiggler (Gold)
|ChiS=花毛毛 (金色)
|ChiSC=<ref name=MKTnames/>
|ChiSR=Huā Máomáo (Jīnsè)
|ChiSM=Wiggler (Gold)
|ChiT=花毛毛 (金色)
|ChiTC=<ref name=MKTnames/>
|ChiTR=Huā Máomáo (Jīnsè)
|ChiTM=Wiggler (Gold)
|Fre=Wiggler (or)
|FreC=<ref name=MKTnames/>
|FreM=Wiggler (gold)
|Ger=Wiggler (Gold)
|GerC=<ref name=MKTnames/>
|Ita=Torcibruco dorato
|ItaC=<ref name=MKTnames/>
|ItaM=Golden Wiggler
|Kor=꽃충이(골드)
|KorC=<ref name=MKTnames/>
|KorR=Kkotchung'i (Goldeu)
|KorM=Wiggler (Gold)
|PorA=Wiggler (ouro)
|PorAC=<ref name=MKTnames/>
|PorAM=Wiggler (gold)
|SpaA=Floruga (dorada)
|SpaAC=<ref name=MKTnames/>
|SpaAM=Wiggler (gold)
|SpaE=Floruga (Dorada)
|SpaEC=<ref name=MKTnames/>
|SpaEM=Wiggler (Gold)
}}
}}


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This article is about the species of caterpillar-like enemies. For the Wiggler from Super Mario Sunshine, see Wiggler (Super Mario Sunshine).
"Caterpillar" redirects here. For the caterpillar in Gusty Garden Galaxy of Super Mario Galaxy, see Worm (Super Mario Galaxy).
Not to be confused with Wiggle.
Wiggler
Wiggler
Artwork of a Wiggler from Mario Party DS
First appearance Super Mario World (1990)
Latest appearance Mario & Luigi: Brothership (cameo) (2024)
Latest portrayal Dolores Rogers (2004–present)
Variants
Relatives
Notable members
“Waaaa! You've flooded my house! Wh-Why?? Look at this mess! What am I going to do now? The ceiling's ruined, the floor is soaked...what to do, what to do? Huff...huff...it makes me so...MAD!!! Everything's been going wrong since I got this Star... It's so shiny, but it makes me feel strange...”
Wiggler, Super Mario 64 DS

Wigglers are a caterpillar-like species introduced in Super Mario World. They are yellow and move casually while calm, but turn red and angry and run about if jumped on. Wigglers are easily identifiable by their characteristic flower or other plants growing from their heads, which can lose their petals if Wigglers are enraged. Wigglers appear usually as enemies, but some are allies and even playable.

Wigglers have some variants of their own, notably Flutters, which Wigglers seem to transform into Flutters immediately (or temporarily, in some cases such as Mario Power Tennis) without going through a cocoon stage as typical real-world caterpillars do. On the other side, Squigglers appear to be a younger variant of Wiggler suggested by its appearance in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, though this is not confirmed. Larger variants of Wigglers also appear.

History[edit]

Super Mario series[edit]

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

Artwork of a Wiggler from Super Mario World.
Wiggler's original design, as seen in artwork for Super Mario World

Wigglers appear in Super Mario World and return in its remake. They are encountered in Forest of Illusion 1 and Outrageous only. When jumped on, Wigglers turn red and move faster, angrily chasing Mario or Luigi. Wigglers are unaffected by a jump or Cape Spin, but they can be defeated by either a Super Star, a thrown object (such as a Koopa Shell, a Galoomba or a Grab Block), or being eaten by a Yoshi. If defeated, Wigglers collapse, one segment after another. Hitting a Wiggler after the first 1UP in the combo earns Invincible Mario a 2UP instead. There is a glitch involving Wigglers that allows the player to obtain 9,999,990 points very quickly.

Sprites found in prototype revisions of the game show Wigglers with large eyes and pointed hats. Their expressions are shown as being happy or sad, and some segments are spiked.[1][2]

Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS[edit]

Wiggler 64.png The boss Wiggler of Tiny-Huge Island
A gameplay screenshot showing Wiggler in Super Mario 64 (left) and Super Mario 64 DS (right)

A large Wiggler is the boss of Tiny-Huge Island in Super Mario 64 and Super Mario 64 DS. After ground-pounding the pool above Wiggler's house atop Tiny Island, Mario can go to Huge Island and enter Wiggler's home through a small gap in the place where he ground-pounded. Wiggler is furious from having a flooded home and feels inexplicably strange ever since he came into possession of a Power Star.[3] After being stomped twice, the Wiggler storms around even more furiously. Contact with Wiggler takes away three units of Mario's health. After a third hit, Wiggler calms down, shrinks, and leaves the Power Star for Mario, being placated by the night sky.[4] The shrunken Wiggler then falls either into the abyss or onto a platform. In the original, the circular parts of Wiggler's body are not actually modeled spheres but flat pictures that constantly face the camera, like other circular objects in the game. In the remake, Wiggler's segments, excluding the head, still use flat textures but have rotating spots superimposed over them (like the features of Bullies and Bob-ombs) that make them look more spherical, and although Wiggler has angry eyes and veins throughout the battle, he becomes the typical red "angry" form before his final hit, after which he becomes happy. Additionally, the remake changes Wiggler in that his head inflicts only two units of damage whilst his other segments do none.

Wigglers appear prominently in the minigame Which Wiggler? in Super Mario 64 DS. The goal is to choose a Wiggler with a correctly matching pattern to the one in the top screen. The Wigglers are sleeping and stationary in the first levels, but some move in later levels. The Wigglers become angry if the incorrect option is selected, and the player is given a penalty of losing ten seconds from the timer.

Super Mario Sunshine[edit]

Wiggler in Super Mario Sunshine.
The giant Wiggler from Super Mario Sunshine
Main article: Wiggler (Super Mario Sunshine)

A Wiggler is the boss of Gelato Beach in Super Mario Sunshine. This Wiggler's actual name is Boss Hana-chan (ボスハナチャン), meaning it is a separate character, but its English name does not make this an apparent distinction.

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

Wigglers appear in the World-e level Rich with Ropes in Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3. They are physically and aesthetically identical to their appearance in Super Mario World.

New Super Mario Bros.[edit]

Wigglers appear in New Super Mario Bros. They are encountered in World 4-4 and World 7-3 only. If ground-pounded, a Wiggler flips over temporarily. They can be defeated only from a Shell, a Mega Mushroom, or a Starman. Wigglers return in the Which Wiggler? minigame from Super Mario 64 DS. New Super Mario Bros. introduces a small variant, Squigglers, and World 7-3 has a giant Wiggler with a head and twenty-eight other body segments.

Super Mario Galaxy[edit]

Early Health Meter.
Mario surrounded by two Wigglers in a pre-release screenshot of Super Mario Galaxy

Wigglers appear in Super Mario Galaxy. They are encountered in Honeyhive Galaxy, Beach Bowl Galaxy, Gusty Garden Galaxy, and Gold Leaf Galaxy. Mario can spin a Wiggler or ground-pound nearby it to flip or stun it. A Wiggler is defeated from either a stomp while flipped or being ground pounded on. If the Wiggler either gets back up or is stomped, it turns red, a vein bulges from its head, and the Wiggler begins to chase Mario. The Wiggler cools back down after a few seconds.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii[edit]

Wiggler model in New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Wigglers appear in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. They retain their behavior from the previous game. Wigglers can be defeated by either a POW Block, a Shell, being slid into by Penguin Mario, or contact with Invincible Mario. Wigglers are encountered only in World 5-2. A larger variety, the Big Wiggler, is introduced as an enemy.

Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]

Wigglers appear in Super Mario Galaxy 2. They are identical as in Super Mario Galaxy, except some Wigglers start off angry. They are encountered in the Puzzle Plank Galaxy, the Tall Trunk Galaxy, and the Throwback Galaxy. In addition, Big Wigglers appear at the end of Supermassive Galaxy.

New Super Mario Bros. 2[edit]

Wigglers appear in New Super Mario Bros. 2. They are encountered in World 3-Warp Cannon and World 3-4. Wigglers have the same role as in the predecessors. It is now possible to also defeat them from Raccoon Mario swinging his tail at their heads.

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

Wigglers, along with their larger variants, appear in New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Luigi U, and their port. In the former game, they are encountered in Soda Jungle, in Seesaw Bridge, and Wiggler Stampede. In New Super Luigi U, Wigglers are encountered in Wiggler Rodeo. A difference from before is that Wigglers thrust their behinds upwards during the "bah" sections of the music.

Super Mario Maker / Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS[edit]

Super Mario Bros. game style
Super Mario Bros. 3 game style
A Wiggler in the Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros. 3 game styles

Wigglers appear in Super Mario Maker and its port. They function identically as before except in the New Super Mario Bros. U game style, in which they do not move to the beat of the vocals. Wigglers are placeable parts in the Course Maker, where it is possible to place them into Warp Pipes, Bill Blasters, Blocks, Koopa Clown Cars, Lakitu's Clouds, and on tracks. Wigglers can be shook to be transformed into their mad red variant. Applying a Super Mushroom to a Wiggler turns it into a Big Wiggler. If given wings, a Wiggler jumps in a high arc while walking.

Super Mario Odyssey[edit]

Wigglers are not present in Super Mario Odyssey, but they were given a new variant called the Tropical Wiggler, which has the abiltiy to stretch its body around paths. One of the bosses, Mechawiggler, is a giant insectoid robot based on Wigglers.

Super Mario Maker 2[edit]

Wigglers appear in Super Mario Maker 2. They are mostly the same as in Super Mario Maker. Wigglers can be turned into their angry variant or big variant, and can be given wings or a parachute. In the nighttime ground theme, they will float instead of walking on the ground. If one is bounced out of the water from underneath, the game crashes.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder[edit]

A Racing Wiggler level in Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Racing Wiggler in Super Mario Bros. Wonder

A Wiggler known as Racing Wiggler is featured in the Wiggler Races in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Besides this, Wigglers do not appear, but the game does add Pokipedes, which are Wiggler-like caterpillar enemies that move along rails.

Super Mario World television series[edit]

Three Wigglers attacking Mario and Luigi in Super Mario World.
Mario and Luigi battling three Caterpillars from the Super Mario World television series episode "Party Line"
“Alright! Invincible Luigi at your service! Time to kick some caterpillar!”
Luigi, "Party Line"

Wigglers (referred to as "Caterpillars") are portrayed as being constantly angry and possessing large fangs in the Super Mario World animated series.

A Caterpillar first appears in "Ghosts 'R' Us," where Yoshi, while traveling with Oogtar the cave boy through the Enchanted Forest, is attacked by a hungry Caterpillar. After running from this Caterpillar, Yoshi, after gaining a pair of Magic Wings, eats it.

In "Born to Ride," after Yoshi leaves the Dome Castle and just before he meets the Dino Riders, he spots a Caterpillar and swallows it.

Caterpillars are featured prominently in the episode "Party Line," which has a swarm of Caterpillars attacking Dome City while all the cave people are busy gossiping away on their new telephones. Chasing Mario and Luigi up a large tree, this swarm of Caterpillars begins trying to reach and devour them. A Caterpillar, managing to bite Mario's leg, sends him rocketing through the air, hitting a ? Block, which releases a Starman that Luigi grabs. With his new strength, Luigi tosses all the Caterpillars into the tree, which he uses as a catapult to launch the Caterpillars into space and onto a meteor, which they devour. This group of Caterpillars is seen near the end of "Party Line," where they look on as the evil dinosaur, who had been tossed into space by a Starman-powered Mario, soars by.

In the episode "A Little Learning" a Caterpillar can be seen in the apple that Princess Toadstool was about to eat. Yoshi proceeds to quickly eat both the apple and the Caterpillar.

A Caterpillar goes after the Baby Yoshi, who has run away again, in "Mama Luigi." When Luigi stomps the Caterpillar and it gets up, the Caterpillar shows its fangs, and several more come. Yoshi quickly gets hungry and, to Luigi's surprise, devours the Caterpillars.

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

In Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land, Mario and Luigi arrive at the Forest of Illusion, and they notice Wiggler as it pops out of the flower patch to greet them and show them half a fruit. It turns out to be an Apple, and Luigi gives the Wiggler a whole apple in exchange for directions.

Nintendo Adventure Books[edit]

In Unjust Desserts, Magikoopa shrinks some Wigglers, and sends them into Yoshi's body after Mario, who encounters them in a passageway. Mario jumps over the Wigglers, but reaches a dead end and is cornered when the Wigglers start backing up. If Mario has picked up a wrench, he can escape from them by using it to open a valve, closing it immediately after jumping through it. Some more Wigglers appear later in the palace garden, after all the creatures that Yoshi and Luigi have eaten are ejected from their bodies.

In Brain Drain, some Wigglers are spotted prowling around the WMUSH radio station after Iggy Koopa takes it over, and they will give chase to Luigi if he steals some Fungus Up cola from the Synapse Switcher. In the book's best ending, Iggy's mind ends up in the body of a Wiggler after he activates the Synapse Switcher without putting a protective helmet on first.

Mario Roulette[edit]

In Mario Roulette, two Wigglers can be seen in the audience when Mario explains how to play the game.

Super Mario Adventures[edit]

Wiggler
Wiggler, as it appears in a panel of Super Mario Adventures

In Super Mario Adventures, Mario and Luigi encounter a Wiggler while hiding from Yoshi (who they think is trying to eat them). When Luigi realizes he is sitting on the Wiggler and panics, Mario jumps on the Wiggler's head, which only makes it angry. The Wiggler starts chasing them until they run into Yoshi, who gobbles it down. Wigglers are also seen among the crowd later in the story when Bowser is ready to marry Princess Toadstool.

Super Mario Bros. (1993 film)[edit]

Wigglers are referenced in the 1993 Super Mario Bros. film as a taxi cab company called "Wiggler". Later in the film, a brand of alcohol called "Wiggler Malt Liquor" is seen advertised on a neon sign at the Boom Boom Bar.

Hotel Mario[edit]

Wigglers appear in Hotel Mario. They are encountered in Morton's Wood Door Hysteria Hotel. The head is the only segment that cannot damage the player character on contact. Stomping a Wiggler damages it, causing it to grow shorter as the next segment becomes its new head until no segments remain.

Super Mario-kun[edit]

A Wiggler. Cropped from page 7 of issue 6 of Super Mario-kun.
A Wiggler in an issue of Super Mario-kun

Wiggler appears in volume 6 of Super Mario-kun. Kamek and Bowser find an otherwise harmless Wiggler, and they enrage it by removing its flower. After, they plant something on its head, which resembles a Muncher. While enraged, the Wiggler fights Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi. Meanwhile, it transforms into a giant egg that hatches into a moth with a more insect-like appearance. After Yoshi defeats it, he removes the nipper plant from its head, reverting it to normal. The Wiggler, still enraged, pursues Bowser.

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

A standard battle in Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)
Mario blocking against a Wiggler in the Nintendo Switch remake

Wigglers appear in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and its remake. Wigglers are six-legged, though their artwork depicts them with eight. In English and other localized releases (except Chinese, Korean, and German), Dr. Topper asks "How many legs does Wiggler have?" in the Trial Course, with "six" being the correct answer. They crawl in and out of tree stumps in the Forest Maze. Jumping on them in the overworld releases coins and causes them to move faster, often releasing a Frog Coin if stomped enough times in a row. Additionally, some Wigglers can be found sleeping in the Forest Maze's caves; jumping on some of these undefeatable Wigglers angers them, making them launch Mario up out of the caves.

In battle, Wigglers attack by slamming into party members, shooting droplets of water at them, or using Sand Storm. When hit with a physical attack, they respond by using the move Vigor Up, raising their own attack power. An unused red palette exists in the original game's data, which may have been intended for when this happens, similar to other games.

Yoshi's Story[edit]

A Wiggler that is very different from the normal Wiggler (being a furry, green Wiggler) known as the Fuzzy Wiggler appears in Yoshi's Story. The Fuzzy Wiggler turns blue when stomped on, and once it is defeated, it drops a Melon.

Mario Party series[edit]

Mario Party 2[edit]

Wiggler in Western Land.
A gameplay screenshot of Wiggler's appearance in Mario Party 2, offering to invite everyone for a hootenanny

A Wiggler is a non-playable character in Mario Party 2. It owns a Milk Shop in Western Land. Player characters have the option to give 20 Coins to the Wiggler to start a hootenanny, bringing every player to the character.

Mario Party 3[edit]

Wigglers make a few cameos in Mario Party 3. A Wiggler's face is one of the faces to assemble during the minigame Picture Imperfect, and Wigglers themselves are decorations around Woody Woods.

Mario Party 5[edit]

A Wiggler is a non-playable character in Mario Party 5. It is part of the Wiggler Capsule, appearing on a flower when activated and offering the player to go to the Star Space. Accepting the offer causes the Wiggler to become a Flutter and take the player character there. Wiggler Tires, designed after Wiggler's body type, are slow, but easily-controllable tires in Super Duel Mode that allow the kart to turn in place. Super Wiggler Tires, which are blue, trade even more speed for more control. There is also a Wiggler Engine, which also trades speed for more control, and a more extreme variant, the Super Wiggler Engine.

Mario Party 6[edit]

Wigglers are non-playable characters in Mario Party 6. One is part of the same orb, with the same effect as before, though the item has been renamed to Flutter Orb. Wigglers appear in the background of Garden Grab at day and in the Decathlon Park. There is a roller-coaster in Slot Trot based on Wiggler and similarly a merry-go-ground based on it in Stage Fright.

Mario Party 7[edit]

A Wiggler is a non-playable character in Mario Party 7. It is part of the same Flutter Orb and acts the same as before.

Mario Party 8[edit]

A Wiggler makes a minor appearance in Mario Party 8, featured within one of the cards in the minigame Cardiators. It is depicted with an enraged look, and it deals eight points to the opponent.

Mario Party DS[edit]

A Wiggler is a supporting character in the Story Mode of Mario Party DS. It is the proprietor of the Wiggler's Garden board. Wiggler asks the player characters to help defeat the Piranha Plant that has taken over its garden, rewarding them with the first Sky Crystal if accomplished. Wigglers also make cameos, including one's face appearing in the minigame Double Vision, as the Wiggler Friend badge, and as the Wiggler Figure.

Mario Party 9[edit]

Wiggler Bounce
Yoshi, Princess Peach, Toad, and Koopa Troopa fighting a Wiggler in Mario Party 9

A Wiggler is a boss in Mario Party 9. It is encountered in Toad Road, being faced in the minigame Wiggler Bounce, which involves the players trying to defeat Wiggler as it romps around the area. Stomping it on a purple section earns the player one point, and stomping the red section earns the player three. When Wiggler's health reaches its midway point, it gets angry, turns red, and begins to move faster. Additionally, if Bowser's Dice Block lands on a Wiggler in Bowser's Block Battle, Wiggler appears on the arena briefly to wander around. Besides the boss, there is a vehicle based on it, the Wiggler Wagon, and a Constellation based on a Wiggler, titled "Killer Caterpillar." A Wiggler can be seen in the end credits, being shorter than the one in the game.

Mario Party: Island Tour[edit]

Wigglers are obstacles in the minigame Quickest Cricket in Mario Party: Island Tour. One appears in the background of the Kamek's Carpet Ride board.

Mario Party 10[edit]

A roller coaster attraction based on a Wiggler appears in Mushroom Park in Mario Party 10.

Mario Party: Star Rush[edit]

Wigglers are obstacles in the Leafboard Hoard minigame in Mario Party: Star Rush. They are invulnerable to jumps, both in regular and angry forms, and contact with one flattens and stuns the player for a while. Vehicles based on Wigglers appear in Wheelin' and Wigglin', where players begin with a long vehicle but lose segments of it gradually if enemies flank and collide with them; anyone who concludes with the most segments wins.

Mario Party: The Top 100[edit]

The same roller coaster based on Wiggler appears in the returning Mario Party 6 minigame Slot Trot in Mario Party: The Top 100.

Super Mario Party[edit]

Mario pets Wiggler in Don't Wake Wiggler! from Super Mario Party
Wiggler in Super Mario Party's Don't Wake Wiggler!

Wigglers are non-playable characters in Super Mario Party. One is the main focus of the minigame Don't Wake Wiggler!, where players take turns petting it for points. Wiggler eventually wakes up, costing that player all of their points, and chases everyone except the winning players, who has the most points. A Wiggler can walk across the stage in Rattle and Hmmm.

Mario Kart series[edit]

Mario Kart: Double Dash!![edit]

Main article: Wiggler Wagon

A green bus resembling the Wiggler from Super Mario Sunshine, known as the Wiggler Wagon, appears in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!. It is a moving obstacle on the Mushroom Bridge and Mushroom City courses.

Mario Kart DS[edit]

A Wiggler is a boss in Mario Kart DS. It is raced by Mario at GCN Mushroom Bridge at the end of level 7. In the second lap, steam rises from Wiggler's head to indicate agitation, and Wiggler is even angrier in the third and final lap, turning red, moving faster, and having varied movements, many of which involve skipping shortcuts. Wiggler is the only boss who takes a balloon away from the player character on contact.

Mario Kart Wii[edit]

Though no regular Wigglers appear, two Big Wigglers are obstacles in Maple Treeway in Mario Kart Wii, and one was raced on Wario's Gold Mine in a tournament held in September of 2010.

Mario Kart 7[edit]

Wiggler is an unlockable playable character in Mario Kart 7. It is part of the Cruiser weight class, so its speed, weight, and off-road stats have an above boost rating. Wiggler is unlocked by completing the 150cc Leaf Cup. Wiggler shares a design similar to the one introduced in Mario Power Tennis, but with one fewer body segment, four arms, and two feet; a further discrepancy is Wiggler's artwork being reused from Mario Super Sluggers, depicting it with only one pair of arms and five segments. Its lower pair of arms hold the steering wheel, and its top pair of arms spread out when it gets a speed boost. Wiggler turns red angrily if its kart spins out, such as from contact with an obstacle, and during its losing animation. Besides Wigglers, two Big Wigglers are retained in the returning Wii Maple Treeway.

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Screenshot of Wiggler racing on Wii Maple Treeway in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Wiggler racing on Wii Maple Treeway in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Although no Wigglers physically appear in Mario Kart 8 or the initial release of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, these games include the Wild Wiggler ATV, which is designed after a Wiggler.

In the Booster Course Pass DLC, Big Wigglers return in Wii Maple Treeway and Tour Madrid Drive, while one was added to DS Mario Circuit.[5] A silhouette of a Wiggler appears during the staff credits for the Booster Course Pass. A standalone Wiggler became playable in Wave 5 of the Booster Course Pass.[6] Wiggler is a heavyweight driver, sharing statistics with Donkey Kong, Waluigi, and Roy, though much like Metal Mario and Pink Gold Peach, Wiggler has the kart frame size of a middleweight driver. Wiggler possesses the highest speed stat among all medium-sized drivers. Like in Mario Kart 7, Wiggler retains its four-segment body and becomes temporarily angry after getting hit by an item or obstacle or failing a Rocket Start. Unlike in Mario Kart 7, its top pair of arms no longer spread out when it gets a speed boost and are now used to hold items from Item Boxes. Wiggler becomes angry briefly in its anti-gravity trick animation while riding a bike or ATV. It uses an orange Peach Parasol, being one of the few characters to use a recolor of this glider. Wiggler also retains both of its Grand Prix rivals from Mario Kart 7, these being Yoshi and Shy Guy. A CPU controlled Wiggler can use the same kart combination options as Dry Bones, which include the Standard Kart, Steel Driver, Standard Bike, and Standard ATV. Wiggler is sad during its losing animation, but it does not turn red like in Mario Kart 7. Wiggler is the only character to still have two hands on the steering wheel/handlebars when holding an item due to having four arms.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Madrid Drive in Mario Kart Tour
Wigglers in Mario Kart Tour

In Mario Kart Tour, Wiggler's emblem appears on a badge for Wiggler Air, and wooden panels featuring the Wiggler's artwork from Super Mario World appear in Ninja Hideaway. Big Wigglers return as stage hazards on Wii Maple Treeway, first appearing in the 2020 Halloween Tour, and also appear as hazard on Madrid Drive 2, where they circle the statue in Plaza Mayor. Big Wigglers also appear as hazards on DS Shroom Ridge T, where it is shown that they give Jump Boosts to drivers who land on top of one from a ramp.

Wiggler returns as a playable character starting from the Pipe Tour along with a themed Mii Racing Suit, having the Giant Banana as its special skill. Its appearance as a driver in this game marks the shortest gap between a driver's appearance in two different Mario Kart games, as it appeared as a playable character in the Booster Course Pass five hours before the Pipe Tour began. A gold variant of Wiggler, referred to as Wiggler (Gold), was added in the 2023 Sundae Tour, and its special skill is the Coin Box. Wiggler was the final returning driver to be added to the game.

A Wiggler Cup is assigned an ID in the internal data of Mario Kart Tour, albeit it never appeared in-game prior to the end of the game's new content.

Game & Watch Gallery 4[edit]

A Wiggler is a non-playable character in Game & Watch Gallery 4. It is the first opponent fought in the Modern version of Boxing. Wiggler's face turns red for a second whenever it gets hit.

Mario & Luigi series[edit]

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

Mario and Luigi battle Wiggler in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
Screenshot from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

A Wiggler is a boss in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga. It is fought at Chucklehuck Woods while Mario and Luigi are looking for Chuckola Fruits. Wiggler is first encountered sticking out of a small hole in the wall. Mario and Luigi jump on its segments, knocking it into the hole. After the Wiggler enters the hole, Mini-Mario tries to enter the hole, but runs away after seeing the enraged Wiggler. The Wiggler then engages Mario and Luigi in a battle. In battle, the Wiggler can be damaged only after all of its segments are attacked, temporarily calming it and allowing Mario and Luigi to damage its head. Any attacks to the head that does not defeat it simply enrages it, causing it to stomp and create a shock wave that can damage Mario and Luigi. Its normal attack is to charge directly ahead, allowing for its segments to be stomped on. Upon being defeated, Wiggler runs away, crying.

In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions, Wiggler drops Flower Pants upon defeat.

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time[edit]

Main article: Swiggler
Sprite piece of Swiggler from Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time

While normal Wigglers do not physically appear in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, Swiggler appears as one of the earlier boss battles, a Shroob-created Wiggler that is fought in the Vim Factory.

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

Bowser under the Fury Status Effect during the battle against the Wiggler boss in Dimble Wood
Bowser battling the Wiggler in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
“I must avenge the Wigglers whose legacy you have sullied!”
Wiggler, Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story

In Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story and Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey, in Dimble Wood, Bowser can find statues that resemble Wigglers. If Bowser punches the statue's segments in the correct order, it will move and clear a path for Bowser to move on.

A large Wiggler appears as the boss of Dimble Woods. This Wiggler works as part of the Wiggler Family farm along with a Squiggler. Bowser first meets him after he pulls up the Giga-carrot, a family heirloom, which is blocking the Wiggler's burrow. The Wiggler is enraged, though Bowser shows indifference and asks the Wiggler if he has a Banzai Bill. Wiggler responds that he does and has tended to it ever since it has fallen in his land. Wiggler, however, then demands that Bowser eat the carrot. As soon as Bowser finishes the carrot, he can choose to save or get the Banzai Bill right now. If he chooses to get the Banzai Bill right now, the Wiggler, who has apparently forgotten his command, yells at Bowser for destroying generations of hard work and care by eating the carrot (even though he was the one who told Bowser to eat the carrot in the first place) and then attacks him.

Screenshot of Bowser getting furious in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey
Bowser battling the Wiggler in the remake

In battle, Wiggler is able to use an array of different moves this time. The most noticeable attack is seen when Wiggler stands up straight and his front pair of feet morph into hands. He then gets a watering can and waters the ground, making a giant Turnip grow there. Two Leaf Guys then pull up the Turnip and hover above the battle on the top screen, waiting to drop it on Bowser as an attack; Bowser is able to inhale the Leaf Guys and the Turnip will drop.

Wiggler's other attacks include ramming and a body slam, where he rises up and attempts to fall on Bowser. Bowser can block this attack by punching the Wiggler's segments, causing him to back up and lower to the point where Bowser is eventually able to punch his head. If Bowser lets the Wiggler fall, he can defend with his shell and Wiggler will rebound. Like the Wiggler in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, the Wiggler is mad and red by default; Bowser must attack all of his segments before he will be vulnerable to attacks.

Later in the game, a Wiggler appears to block the Bros. route. It tells them that after all that has happened to the wood, it is not letting anyone pass without authorization. When it notices that the Bros. are collecting Attack Pieces, it tells them to 'take responsibility' and collect six. Once they manage to do this, it lets them pass, although it tells them that they have a further responsibility – they must collect the remaining Attack Pieces to obtain a ground-shaking attack.

The first Star Sage and guardian of the first Star Cure, Durmite (later revealed to be Wisdurm), resembles a cross between a blue Birdo and a Wiggler.

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team[edit]

“Wiggly Wiggler is full of RAGE!”
Wiggler, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
Wiggly chasing Mario, Luigi, and Popple in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team.
Mario, Luigi and Popple being chased by Wiggler in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team

A Wiggler, who also refers to himself as a wiggly Wiggler, appears in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team as a boss on the outskirts of Wakeport. He speaks in third person. He first appears when Mario and Luigi arrive at Wakeport during their search for the Ultibed parts in the least-urban area of Wakeport, where he talks about his plans to make a flower garden aloud. Popple is nearby watching Wiggler under the assumption that he was a security guard hired by the collector who lives in the house he is attempting to break into. When Mario and Luigi arrive, Popple enlists the Bros. to help him. Popple enrages Wiggler by calling him a moth and drags the Bros. into a battle against him. Popple assists in the battle, but his actions mostly hinder the Mario Brothers.

After Wiggler is defeated, Popple fights Mario and Luigi. He loses and gets dizzy. After both parts of the battle, Wiggler asks why they fought and restates his intention of making a flower garden while doing so. Popple, realizing this only now, becomes outraged and insults Wiggler's flowers. This angers Wiggler, who proceeds to chase Popple away. Neither character is seen in the game afterward.

At the very start of battle, Popple climbs on top of Wiggler and pulls the flower on his head, turning him hostile, He lines up with one brother, lifts his front half up, then slams it down. This sends out a semicircular shockwave, which will reach the Bro. Wiggler is lined up with first, then arrive at the other Bro. It is avoided by jumping. After several rounds of this, Wiggler flings Popple into the air, eventually landing on the Bro. Wiggler was lined up with last. The targeted Bro. can counter this with his hammer, sending Popple into Wiggler for extra damage.

Wiggler may also do this attack outside of his enraged state several times, standing in-between both Bros. As such, the shockwave reaches both Mario and Luigi at the same time, and must be jumped over simultaneously. Since Popple is not on Wiggler, this attack does not have a second portion.

Wiggler can charge at a Bro. he lines up with beforehand, the Bro. having to jump on or over Wiggler to avoid taking damage. Regardless of the result, Wiggler will come charging back to his starting position from behind the Bros. Popple approaches the next targeted Bro, then notices Wiggler and clings to them. With Popple, it takes longer to start a jump, as though they were carrying the other brother. If the targeted brother is Dizzy, Popple will not cling to them.

On certain turns, Popple will walk up to Wiggler and take a fighting stance. If Mario and Luigi do not damage Popple enough to discourage him, he will attack Wiggler and anger him, prompting a different range of attacks for that turn. The action Wiggler takes depends on what Popple does to Wiggler. Wiggler will re-perform his opening attack if Popple climbs on to Wiggler and pulls the flower on his head again.

If Popple jumps into Wiggler's face, he will skid back a bit, then become angry. He walks backwards off-screen, then returns from the background to chase the trio. Popple runs in between Mario and Luigi. Wiggler will line up with a Bro. then lunge at them, which is avoided by jumping over or onto Wiggler. While Wiggler chooses which Bro. to attack., Popple may ram that Brother from the side. Popple does not inflict damage, but does cause that Brother to fall over and get trampled by Wiggler unless they jump over or on to Popple. Any Bro. who takes damage is stuck spinning while the remaining participants continue running, meaning they are excluded from further portions of this attack. After several rounds or when both Bros. get hit, the attack will end.

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam[edit]

Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario battling Wiggler and Paper Kamek.
The bros and Paper Mario battling Wiggler in Mario & Luigi Paper Jam

A Wiggler (called Rampaging Wiggler in the Battle Ring) appears again in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam. He has a similar role to the Wiggler in Paper Mario: Sticker Star, but he does not refer to himself in third person as much as the Wiggler in this game does. Mario and Luigi find Wiggler famished in Gloomy Woods and feed him a berry, replenishing his energy. Starlow explains that Paper Kamek used his magic to create piles of trash to block their path. Wiggler, outraged that someone took advantage of his weak state and made a mess of his forest, becomes mad and smashes the rubbish in front of him. The trio finds Wiggler with no energy again, who cannot move unless they feed him 10 berries. After the brothers feed him the berries, he tells them he has a craving for a dessert. Coincidentally, a yellow Yoshi declares he has found a melon, which Wiggler explains is one of his most favorite desserts, and also refuses to move from the spot he is until they feed him his treat.

The trio asks the Yoshi for the melon, but he says no, rather challenging them to a race with the melon as the winning prize. When Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario beat him, he hands over the melon, which they feed to Wiggler. Wiggler realizes Paper Kamek left more piles of trash and smashes through them. The three help Wiggler by disabling the electric fences Bowser and his henchmen use to block the path with.

The trio spot Wiggler confronting Paper Kamek, when he uses his magic to make Wiggler big and hostile, and they engage the three in a battle. In battle, Wiggler's POW increases whenever he takes damage. Wiggler attacks by creating a pair of shockwaves that all three characters must jump over, followed by spitting a seed at one bro and/or spitting six seeds at Paper Mario. Wiggler then proceeds to chase one of the bros, who must hammer the Monty Moles and Paper Spear Guys that get in the way. Paper Kamek will eventually attempt to ram into the bro, and if he is hammered he will crash into Wiggler and the attack will end.

Paper Kamek can attack by firing magical blasts at the trio, with different shapes aiming for different characters. Each time a blast is hammered, it will hit Wiggler, and if enough are countered, Wiggler will hit Paper Kamek. Finally, Paper Kamek can create a giant ball for Wiggler to ride on and chase Mario and Luigi with. Paper Mario folds into a boomerang, and Mario and Luigi must throw him at Wiggler's ball several times to destroy it, before he rams into one of the bros. Paper Kamek will eventually slowly fly across the background, and hitting him will instantly destroy Wiggler's ball.

Once Wiggler's HP has been defeated, Paper Kamek will be able to be attacked normally. Paper Kamek must be defeated for the battle to end, otherwise, he will revive Wiggler with lots of HP after several turns and retreat into the background. If Paper Kamek is defeated while Wiggler is active (through counterattacks), Wiggler will also be instantly defeated.

After the battle, Paper Kamek flies away while Wiggler apologizes saying he did not know what got into him and passes out, shortly being carried off by Paragoombas. The heroes and Starlow mourn over the loss of Wiggler, but he returns in the form of a butterfly and offers to take them to the peak of Mount Brrr. He remains in this form for the rest of the game.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership[edit]

In Mario & Luigi: Brothership, the player can find a reef shaped like a Wiggler in the Gulchrock Sea. This is the first game in the Mario & Luigi series not to feature a Wiggler boss fight in any way.

Mario Power Tennis / New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis[edit]

Wiggler is an unlockable playable character in Mario Power Tennis. Its body is curved upwards and has two gloved hands to hold a tennis racket. It is billed a defensive player. Wiggler has the best reach whilst lacking in speed and power, and its swing ends slowly. Wiggler's power shot is Anger Management, where it becomes mad and spins and hits the ball, while its defensive power shot allows it to morph into a Flutter and fly to get the ball. If Wiggler wins, it becomes a Flutter joyously, but if Wiggler loses, it becomes its angry form and throws a temper tantrum. When presented with a trophy for its trophy sequence, Wiggler trips on a tennis ball by accident, but it does not get mad at Diddy Kong and Luigi, who had presented the trophy to it. Wiggler becomes angry when Diddy falls on to it by accident, proceeding to chase both Luigi and Diddy Kong.

Super Princess Peach[edit]

Screenshot from Super Princess Peach, showing Peach battle Wiggler

A Wiggler is a boss in Super Princess Peach. It is encountered in Fury Volcano. Wiggler attacks by becoming angry and sending rocks down while running back and forth. Wiggler can be flipped over, exposing its vulnerable spot, if Peach uses Rage to push a spring underneath the platform down. After three hits, the Wiggler spews out damaging smoke from the flower on its head. Wiggler is defeated after five hits in total.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

In the Super Smash Bros. series, there are a few items of a Wiggler. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Wiggler is featured in the form of a sticker and a trophy, and in The Subspace Emissary, the Wiggler sticker can be used by any fighter to increase their launch resistance by 16 units. In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, there is a trophy of both a Wiggler and "Paper Wiggler," depicting its form in the Paper Mario series. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Wiggler appears as a Novice-class support spirit that takes up one support slot, and using it equips the fighter with a Lip's Stick at the start of battle. The Wiggler spirit's puppet fighter is Yoshi and is fought on the Yoshi's Island (Melee) stage.

Mario Super Sluggers[edit]

Wiggler is a playable character in Mario Super Sluggers. It appears similarly as in Mario Power Tennis, having one pair of arms to hold his glove or small baseball bat. Wiggler has above average batting and running speed, but below average pitching and fielding. Wiggler is a team player for Yoshi's team, the Yoshi Eggs. In Challenge Mode, Wiggler angrily races on the track in Yoshi Park, but is calmed when the player's captain changes the direction of the rails to steer Wiggler off of track and calm him down; following this, Wiggler becomes a party member. Wiggler uses Angry Attack as his special ability, which it knocks his opponent in a successful close play. Wiggler shares good chemistry with Blooper, King Boo, and Petey Piranha, and has no bad chemistry with any of the other characters.

Paper Mario: Sticker Star[edit]

“Wiggler's favorite leaves also got covered in icky, goopy poison, and so Wiggler couldn't eat them anymore...”
Wiggler, Paper Mario: Sticker Star
Screenshot of Mario and Wiggler in Paper Mario: Sticker Star
Wiggler sleeping in Paper Mario: Sticker Star

A Wiggler appears as a major character in Paper Mario: Sticker Star. He always speaks in third person. In 3-1, Leaflitter Path, he is sleeping and guarding the entrance of his treehouse. Upon being woken up by Mario via the Trumpet thing, he explains his predicament and asks Mario to come over to his house to hear the details. He then exclaims how he would love for Mario to "look at Wiggler's picture diary" and "listen to Wiggler reminisce". However, while doing this, he is captured by Poison Bloopers and subsequently split into pieces by Kamek (or, as he calls, his "children"). It is later revealed that Kamek did this as a means to dissuade Mario from attempting to get the purple Royal Sticker, as Wiggler is the only entity besides a boat that is capable of travelling to the island where the Royal Sticker was located. Wiggler was sleeping outside of his home because he could not find any food. Since the leaves were polluted, he set out to find food. When Mario finds his segments, Wiggler helps him to get to the source of the pollution, which is revealed to be the purple Royal Sticker on Gooper Blooper. He later ages into a Flutter and helps Mario and Kersti get to Bowser's Sky Castle.

Lego City Undercover[edit]

A Wiggler in Lego City Undercover.
A Wiggler in Lego City Undercover

A Wiggler can be found walking across the top of a railway tunnel in the Wii U and Nintendo Switch versions of Lego City Undercover.

Mario Golf series[edit]

Wigglers appear in a few games of the Mario Golf series. A Wiggler is the namesake of the Wiggler Park course in Mario Golf: World Tour, also functioning as an obstacle on Hole 1 of the course, where it becomes angry if hit by a ball. Wiggler's name is sometimes displayed on the tournament scoreboard. Wiggler is a playable character of the Power type in Mario Golf: Super Rush, as of version 4.0. Wiggler becomes angry when using his Special Shot or being attacked, powering up his drive.

Minecraft[edit]

In the Super Mario Mash-up of Minecraft, Silverfish and Sniffers are replaced by Wigglers.

Dr. Mario World[edit]

Wigglers are obtainable assistants in Dr. Mario World. Their stage mode effect is to transform an object (mainly viruses) into a skill charger, where it is 10% at the first level and 50% at the maximum level. Their versus mode effect is to slow down the filling of the skill meters for both players, where the amount of points required to fill them are increased by that listed percentage, rounded down to the nearest round number. The skill meter point increase is 20% at the first level and 40% at the maximum level.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope[edit]

The Wiggler attacking the Wiggler Train in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

A Wiggler appears in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope on Terra Flora as a boss possessed by Darkmess that chases after the Wiggler Train.[7] Mario and co. must destroy 16 Darkmess eyes on the Wiggler within 12 turns before it destroys the train.

Unused appearances[edit]

Super Paper Mario[edit]

Wiggler
The unused graphic of a Wiggler from Super Paper Mario

Wiggler graphics exist unused in Super Paper Mario. Its nose is orange rather than brown, making it more so resemble a Flutter. It also wears black shoes.

General information[edit]

Physical appearance and traits[edit]

Artwork of angry Wiggler in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Artwork of an angry Wiggler from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

Wigglers, since their initial incarnation in Super Mario World, are depicted as large yellow caterpillars with large brown noses, puffed out cheeks, a small flower on their heads, wearing shoes. Wigglers also have orange spots scattered throughout their bodies, and the patterns of these orange spots are variable, emphasized in the Super Mario 64 DS minigame Which Wiggler? When Wigglers are angry, they turn red and sometimes lose either their flower petals as in New Super Mario Bros. Wii or even the entire flower as in Super Mario Maker. In other instances, however, such as in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, the flower is intact. Wigglers in Super Mario World and New Super Mario Bros. games are generally about half Mario's height and have five segments, including the head.

Wigglers have made a few varied appearances, however. Wigglers in the Super Mario World cartoon are shown to be completely red and more hostile than the ones in the game, have sharp teeth, and make realistic wild animal-like noises. The Wiggler in Super Mario 64 is golden-colored and lacks spots, although its appearance in the remake has been revamped to resemble the more common depiction of Wigglers. In Super Mario Sunshine, the Wiggler is also different from the usual ones, being green and much larger than Mario. Finally, some Wigglers have arms to allow them to play baseball as in Mario Super Sluggers, tennis as in Mario Power Tennis, and even boxing in Game & Watch Gallery 4. In these incarnations, they wear gloves instead of shoes. Gloves and shoes, however, may be interchangeable since the Wiggler in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story is directly shown transforming his shoes into hands. The size and number of segments can also vary. For instance, the Wiggler in Paper Mario: Sticker Star towers over Mario, an official size chart shows a Wiggler (without the flower) as roughly as tall as Mario, and Wigglers are huge as obstacles in Mario Kart Wii and Mario Kart DS. Wigglers can be shown with many more segments such as in Mario Party 9, in New Super Mario Bros., and in Hotel Mario (though they can be shortened in Hotel Mario). Additionally, the playable Wiggler in the Mario Kart series has four segments rather than the usual five.

Wigglers, though still capable of hurting Mario and his allies, are usually shown to have a calm and gentle disposition by their ambling appearance, but they are easily angered and become aggressive. For instance, the Mario Party DS badge for Wiggler describes them as "easily vexed," and Wiggler's offensive Power Shot in Mario Power Tennis is "Anger Management." While stomping them usually provokes them, Wigglers appear to ignore fireballs and bigger Wigglers ignore Mario completely. Some Wigglers already appear angry such as in Super Mario Galaxy 2, Mario Party Star Rush, Mario Party 8, and Super Mario Maker to serve as faster-moving obstacles for the player. There are some Wigglers, as other common enemies, that can be friendly and even helpful. A number of Wigglers have been allies, and in cases, including in Mario Party DS and Paper Mario: Sticker Star, they have requested Mario and his friends to help. Bowser is not often shown directly commanding Wigglers as he does with Goombas and Koopa Troopas, although in Mario Party 9, Bowser can create a Wiggler for a boss fight and can also spawn a Wiggler in Bowser's Block Battle.

In some games, Wigglers are shown to have a fond talent for gardening and planting vegetables, even to the point of having a family farm grow plants for generations. One instance is in Mario Party DS, where a Wiggler tends a garden that is attacked by a Piranha Plant. In Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, one even uses this talent in battle with Bowser. Wigglers can be upset if someone bullies them or ridicules their love for vegetables or gardening, as shown in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, when Wiggler chases off Popple when he calls Wiggler's intentions for making a flower garden stupid.

Wigglers are frequently encountered in forests and jungles in most games since their debut in Super Mario World (where they are found in the Forest of Illusion), including but not limited to Forest Maze, Soda Jungle, Leaflitter Path, Maple Treeway, and Chucklehuck Woods, though some are also found underground, such as in Tiny-Huge Island in Super Mario 64 and in World 5-2 in New Super Mario Bros. Wii.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Main article: List of Wiggler profiles and statistics

Bios of Wiggler often depict them as easygoing creatures, while adding in their proneness to fits of anger. In the few games featuring a playable Wiggler, the stats vary, though Wiggler usually has some power and takes advantage of its size. Wiggler can be slow as in Mario Power Tennis or agile as in Mario Super Sluggers.

List of appearances[edit]

Title Description Release date System/format
Super Mario World Common enemy 1990 SNES
Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World Common enemy 1994 SNES
Hotel Mario Common enemy 1994 Philips CD-i
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars Common enemy 1996 SNES
Super Mario 64 Boss 1996 Nintendo 64
Mario Party 2 Non-playable character 1999 Nintendo 64
Mario Party 3 Minigame asset 2000 Nintendo 64
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 Common enemy 2001 Game Boy Advance
Super Mario Sunshine Boss 2002 Nintendo GameCube
Game & Watch Gallery 4 Opponent 2002 Game Boy Advance
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 Common enemy 2003 Game Boy Advance
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Bus based on Wiggler 2003 Nintendo GameCube
Mario Party 5 Non-playable character 2003 Nintendo GameCube
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Boss 2003 Game Boy Advance
Mario Power Tennis Playable character 2004 Nintendo GameCube
Mario Party 6 Non-playable character 2004 Nintendo GameCube
Super Mario 64 DS Boss; minigame asset 2004 Nintendo DS
Super Princess Peach Boss 2005 Nintendo DS
Mario Party 7 Non-playable character 2005 Nintendo GameCube
Mario Kart DS Boss 2005 Nintendo DS
New Super Mario Bros. Common enemy 2006 Nintendo DS
Mario Party 8 Minigame asset 2007 Wii
Super Mario Galaxy Common enemy 2007 Wii
Mario Party DS Non-playable character 2007 Nintendo DS
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Cameo as a sticker 2008 Wii
Mario Kart Wii Course obstacle 2008 Wii
Mario Super Sluggers Playable character 2008 Wii
New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis Playable character 2009 Wii
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story Boss 2009 Nintendo DS
New Super Mario Bros. Wii Common enemy 2009 Wii
Super Mario Galaxy 2 Common enemy 2010 Wii
Mario Kart 7 Playable character; course obstacle 2011 Nintendo 3DS
Mario Party 9 Boss 2012 Wii
Mario Tennis Open Cameo in gear 2012 Nintendo 3DS
New Super Mario Bros. 2 Common enemy 2012 Nintendo 3DS
Paper Mario: Sticker Star Non-playable character 2012 Nintendo 3DS
New Super Mario Bros. U Common enemy 2012 Wii U
New Super Luigi U Common enemy 2013 Wii U
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Boss 2013 Nintendo 3DS
Mario Party: Island Tour Obstacle; non-playable characters 2013 Nintendo 3DS
Mario Golf: World Tour Background characters 2014 Nintendo 3DS
Mario Kart 8 ATV part 2014 Wii U
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Trophy 2014 Nintendo 3DS
Mario Party 10 Cameo 2015 Wii U
Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition Common enemy 2015 Nintendo 3DS
Super Mario Maker Common enemy 2015 Wii U
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Boss 2015 Nintendo 3DS
Minecraft: Wii U Edition Mob 2016 Wii U
Mario Party: Star Rush Obstacles 2016 Nintendo 3DS
Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS Common enemy 2016 Nintendo 3DS
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe ATV part; course obstacle; downloadable playable character 2017 Nintendo Switch
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition Mob 2017 Nintendo Switch
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions Boss 2017 Nintendo 3DS
Mario Party: The Top 100 Cameo as a Roller Coaster in Slot Trot 2017 Nintendo 3DS
Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition Mob 2018 New Nintendo 3DS
Minecraft (Bedrock version) Mob 2018 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario Party Non-playable character 2018 Nintendo Switch
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey Boss 2018 Nintendo 3DS
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Common enemy 2019 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario Maker 2 Enemy 2019 Nintendo Switch
Dr. Mario World Assistant 2019 iOS / Android
Super Mario 3D All-Stars Boss; enemy 2020 Nintendo Switch
Mario Kart Tour Course obstacle/Playable character (2023) 2020 (Halloween Tour)/2023 (Pipe Tour) iOS / Android
Mario Golf: Super Rush Playable character (version 4.0.0) 2021 Nintendo Switch
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Boss 2022 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario RPG Common enemy 2023 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario Party Jamboree Non-playable character 2024 Nintendo Switch

Gallery[edit]

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

Names in other languages[edit]

Wiggler[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ハナチャン[8]
ハナちゃん[9]

Hanachan
Portmanteau of「花」(hana, "flower") and the Japanese diminutive honorific suffix「~ちゃん」(-chan); officially romanized as "Hanachan"
Chinese (simplified) 花毛毛[10]
Huā Máomáo
From「花」(huā, "flower") and「毛毛虫」(máomaochóng, "caterpillar") Mario Kart 7 onwards
花之子[11]
Huā zhī Zǐ
Sprite/Spirit/Child of Flower before Mario Kart 7
Chinese (traditional) 花毛毛[10]
Huā Máomáo
From「花」(huā, "flower") and「毛毛蟲」(máomaochóng, "caterpillar")
Dutch Wiggler[12][13] -
French Wiggler[14][15] -
Gigoteur[16] From the French verb gigoter ("wiggle") Super Mario 64
German Wiggler[17][18][19] -
Italian Torcibruco[20] Inflection of torcere ("to twist"), combined with bruco ("caterpillar")
Korean 꽃충이[21]
Kkotchung'i
Portmanteau of "꽃" (kkot, "flower") and "" (chung, Hanja form of "worm"), combined with with "~이" (-i, Korean noun-deriving suffix)
Portuguese (NOA) Wiggler[22][23] -
Portuguese (NOE) Lagartola[24] Portmanteau of lagarta ("caterpillar") and tola ("foolish")
Romanian Omidă de grotă[25] Grotto caterpillar
Omidă[26] Caterpillar
Russian Егоза[27]
Egoza
Fidget
Spanish Floruga[28] Portmanteau of flor ("flower") and oruga ("caterpillar") Super Mario Sunshine onwards
Wiggler[29] - before Super Mario Sunshine

Wiggler (Gold)[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ハナチャン (ゴールド)[30]
Hanachan (Gōrudo)
Wiggler (Gold)
Chinese (simplified) 花毛毛 (金色)[30]
Huā Máomáo (Jīnsè)
Wiggler (Gold)
Chinese (traditional) 花毛毛 (金色)[30]
Huā Máomáo (Jīnsè)
Wiggler (Gold)
French Wiggler (or)[30] Wiggler (gold)
German Wiggler (Gold)[30] -
Italian Torcibruco dorato[30] Golden Wiggler
Korean 꽃충이(골드)[30]
Kkotchung'i (Goldeu)
Wiggler (Gold)
Portuguese (NOA) Wiggler (ouro)[30] Wiggler (gold)
Spanish (NOA) Floruga (dorada)[30] Wiggler (gold)
Spanish (NOE) Floruga (Dorada)[30] Wiggler (Gold)

References[edit]

  1. ^ X post showing early SMW tiles. X. Archived January 23, 2021, 22:43:37 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  2. ^ X post showing early SMW tiles. X. Archived January 11, 2021, 08:39:18 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  3. ^ "Waaaa! You've flooded my house! Wh-why??? Look at this mess! What am I going to do now? The ceiling's ruined, the floor is soaked... What to do, what to do? Huff...huff...it makes me so...MAD!!! Everything's been going wrong ever since I got this Star... It's so shiny, but it makes me feel...strange..." – Wiggler (1996). Super Mario 64. Nintendo (English).
  4. ^ "Owwch! Uncle! Uncle! Okay, I give up! Take this Star! Whew! I feel better now. I don't really need it anymore, anyway--I can see the stars through my ceiling at night. They make me feel...peaceful. Please, come back and visit anytime." – Wiggler (1996). Super Mario 64. Nintendo (English).
  5. ^ 任天堂ホームページ (March 2, 2023). DS マリオサーキット. YouTube (Japanese). Retrieved March 2, 2023.
  6. ^ Nintendo of America (June 21, 2023). Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass Wave 5 - Nintendo Direct 6.21.2023. YouTube (American English). Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  7. ^ Nintendo of America (September 10, 2022). Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Wiggler Boss Battle Gameplay Trailer - Nintendo Switch. YouTube (American English). Retrieved September 10, 2022.
  8. ^ Japanese Super Mario World instruction manual. Page 34.
  9. ^ Super Mario Galaxy internal filename (StageData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl) / Super Mario Galaxy 2 internal filename (SystemData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl); the equivalent string of "Hanachan" (en_name) is「ハナちゃん」(jp_name)
  10. ^ a b Mario Kart 7繁體中文版 : 角色 : 花毛毛. Retrieved September 6, 2024. (Archived September 6, 2024, 22:47:29 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  11. ^ Super Mario 64 mission 蠕动的花之子
  12. ^ French/Dutch Super Mario World instruction manual. Page 55.
  13. ^ Super Mario Bros. Wonder level Wiggler-race Over berg en dal
  14. ^ French/Dutch Super Mario World instruction manual. Page 25.
  15. ^ Super Mario Bros. Wonder level Course Wiggler Rallye champêtre!
  16. ^ Super Mario 64 mission Énervez le gigoteu
  17. ^ German Super Mario World instruction manual. Page 25.
  18. ^ Kraft, John D., Thomas Görg, and Marko Hein, editors (1997). Der offizielle Nintendo 64 Spieleberater "Super Mario 64". Großostheim: Nintendo of Europe GmbH (German). Page 9.
  19. ^ Super Mario Bros. Wonder level Wiggler-Rennen Über Stock und Stein
  20. ^ Super Mario Sunshine mission Torcibruco express!
  21. ^ Super Mario 64 mission 열받은꽃충이
  22. ^ Super Mario Bros. Wonder level Corrida Wiggler Corra pelas colinas!
  23. ^ Super Mario World Brazilian instruction booklet (PDF). Page 25. Archived July 19, 2021, 09:17:30 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine.
  24. ^ November 17, 2020. LEGO® Super Mario - Set de Expansão - O Pântano Venenoso da Lagartola (71383). Retrieved September 6, 2024. (Archived September 6, 2024, 21:56:45 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  25. ^ Super Mario World television series, episode "Ghosts 'R' Us"
  26. ^ Super Mario World television series, episode "Mama Luigi"
  27. ^ Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in-game name
  28. ^ Super Mario Sunshine mission ¡Floruga furiosa a la vista!
  29. ^ Spanish Super Mario World instruction manual. Page 25.
  30. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Mario Kart Tour in-game name