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{{:Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars bestiary|transcludesection=Hidon|image=[[File:Hidon Sprite - Super Mario RPG.png]]     [[File:Hidon2.PNG]]|align=right}}
{{distinguish|Whohoo}}
'''Hidon''' is a green [[Piranha Plant]] with a red stalk that is disguised as a green [[treasure chest|treasure box]] in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. Its name is a play on "hidden", referring to how its true form is enclosed within the chest until [[Mario]] strikes it from below and initiates the battle. Hidon also shares its English name with a boss in ''{{wp|Final Fantasy VI}}'', another game by [[Square Enix|Square]]. Unlike the other enemies found in treasure boxes in the game, Hidon is only encountered once in the game. After defeating it, the player receives a large amount of experience points and coins, and can then find the [[Safety Badge (Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars)|Safety Badge]] inside Hidon's now-vacant treasure box. While hidden, only eyes are visible, despite the fact that Piranha Plants do not possess eyes.
{{species infobox
|image=[[File:SMRPG NS Whuhoh.png|171px]]<br>Model from ''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]])
|variant_of=[[Chewy]]<br>[[Huhwhat]]
}}
A '''Whuhoh''' (originally known as a '''Hidon''') is a [[Chewy]] that is disguised as a green [[treasure chest|treasure box]] in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|its remake]]. Its original name is a play on "hidden," referring to how its true form is enclosed within the chest until [[Mario]] strikes it from below and initiates the battle. The Whuhoh also shares its original English name with a boss in ''{{wp|Final Fantasy VI}}'', another game by [[Square Enix|Square]]. Unlike the other enemies found in treasure boxes in the game, a Whuhoh is encountered only once in the game. After defeating it, the player receives a large number of [[Experience Point]]s and [[coin]]s and can then find the [[Safety Badge (Super Mario RPG)|Safety Badge]] inside the Whuhoh's now-vacant treasure box. While the Chewy is hidden, only eyes are visible, despite the fact that [[Piranha Plant]]s do not possess eyes.


Like its lookalikes [[Pandorite]], [[Chester]], and [[Box Boy]], Hidon is a powerful opponent, having both high attack and defense, as well as high HP and immunity to Thunder, Fire and Ice and all status ailments, although Mario's [[Jump]] attacks are very effective. Hidon's first action in battle is to release four [[Mini Goomba|Goombette]]s that are trapped inside of the chest ("Monsters are inside!") to assist it in battle; once they are all defeated, it releases another set.
Like its lookalikes the [[Huhwhat]], [[Pleaseno]], and [[Comeon]], a Whuhoh is a powerful opponent, having both high attack and defense, as well as high [[Heart Point|HP]] and immunity to Thunder, Fire, and Ice and all status ailments, although Mario's [[jump]] attacks are very effective. The Whuhoh's first action in battle is to release four [[Mini Goomba]]s that are trapped inside the chest ("Monsters are inside!") to assist it in battle; once they are all defeated, it releases another set.
 
If a Whuhoh is targeted with a normal attack, it either attacks in return or uses [[Carni-Kiss]], which allows it to bite a [[party member]] for twice the damage of its normal attack. The odds of each are 2/3 in favor of casting one of its normal attacks ([[Static Electricity]], [[Will-O-Wisp]], and [[Flame Stone]]) and 1/3 in favor of using Carni-Kiss.
 
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
{{:Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars bestiary|transcludesection=Hidon|image=[[File:Hidon Sprite - Super Mario RPG.png]] &nbsp; &nbsp; [[File:Hidon2.PNG]]|align=horizontal}}
 
===''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)===
{{:Monster List|transcludesection=Whuhoh}}


If Hidon is targeted with a normal attack, it either attacks in return, or uses [[Carni-Kiss]], which allows it to bite a party member for 2x the damage of its normal attack. The odds of each is 2/3 in favor of casting one of its normal attacks ([[Static E!]], [[Willy Wisp]] and [[Flame Stone]]), and 1/3 in favor of using Carni-Kiss.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Hidon.jpg|Artwork
Hidon.jpg|''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''
SMRPG NS Whuhoh true form.png|Whuhoh's true form, ''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)
</gallery>
</gallery>


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|Jap=ナンダロナ
|Jap=ナンダロナ
|JapR=Nandarona
|JapR=Nandarona
|JapM=Katakana version of「なんだろな」(''nan daro na''), a colloquial word of「なんだろう」(''nan darō''); following the format of「ナンダロウ」(''Nandarō'', [[Pandorite#Names in other languages|Pandorite]])
|JapM=Pun on「なんだろうな」(''nan darō na'', a colloquialism for "I wonder what it is") and「ナンダロウ」(''Nandarō'', "[[Huhwhat#Names in other languages|Huhwhat]]")
|ChiS=谜达罗纳
|ChiSR=Mídáluónà
|ChiSM=From「谜」(''mí'', "enigma") and the part of Japanese name
|ChiT=謎達羅納
|ChiTR=Mídáluónà
|ChiTM=From「謎」(''mí'', "enigma") and the part of Japanese name
|Dut=Hoedan
|DutM=Pun on ''hoe dan?'' (the expression "how did this happen?")
|Fre=Cocoffret
|FreM=Partial repetition of ''coffret'' ("li'l chest")
|Ger=Blufftruhe
|GerM=Bluff Chest
|Ita=Scrignolo gnak
|ItaM=Li'l chest chomp; from ''scrigno'' ([treasure] "chest") and the diminutive suffix ''-olo''
|Kor=머야
|KorR=Meoya
|KorM=Pun on "뭐야" (''mwoya'', "what?" in a colloquial way) and "머지" (''Meoji'', "Huhwhat")
|Spa=Chasquiflor
|SpaM=From ''chasco'' ("disappointment") and ''flor'' ("flower")
}}
}}
==See also==
*[[Pandorite]]
*[[Box Boy]]
*[[Chester]]
{{Piranha Plants}}
{{Piranha Plants}}
{{SMRPG}}
{{SMRPG}}
[[Category:Piranha Plants]]
[[Category:Piranha Plants]]
[[Category:Fire creatures]]
[[Category:Electrical creatures]]
[[Category:Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars enemies]]
[[de:Hidon]]
[[de:Hidon]]

Latest revision as of 19:10, November 7, 2024

Not to be confused with Whohoo.
Whuhoh
Image of a Whuhoh from the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario RPG
Model from Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)
First appearance Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
Latest appearance Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023)
Variant of Chewy
Huhwhat

A Whuhoh (originally known as a Hidon) is a Chewy that is disguised as a green treasure box in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and its remake. Its original name is a play on "hidden," referring to how its true form is enclosed within the chest until Mario strikes it from below and initiates the battle. The Whuhoh also shares its original English name with a boss in Final Fantasy VI, another game by Square. Unlike the other enemies found in treasure boxes in the game, a Whuhoh is encountered only once in the game. After defeating it, the player receives a large number of Experience Points and coins and can then find the Safety Badge inside the Whuhoh's now-vacant treasure box. While the Chewy is hidden, only eyes are visible, despite the fact that Piranha Plants do not possess eyes.

Like its lookalikes the Huhwhat, Pleaseno, and Comeon, a Whuhoh is a powerful opponent, having both high attack and defense, as well as high HP and immunity to Thunder, Fire, and Ice and all status ailments, although Mario's jump attacks are very effective. The Whuhoh's first action in battle is to release four Mini Goombas that are trapped inside the chest ("Monsters are inside!") to assist it in battle; once they are all defeated, it releases another set.

If a Whuhoh is targeted with a normal attack, it either attacks in return or uses Carni-Kiss, which allows it to bite a party member for twice the damage of its normal attack. The odds of each are 2/3 in favor of casting one of its normal attacks (Static Electricity, Will-O-Wisp, and Flame Stone) and 1/3 in favor of using Carni-Kiss.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

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

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars enemy
Hidon
Sprite of Hidon, from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.     Hidon2.PNG HP 600 FP 100 Speed 1
Location(s) Sunken Ship Attack 110 Magic attack 60
Role Common Defense 90 Magic defense 30
Bonus Flower Attack Up! (20%) Yoshi Cookie None Morph rate 0%
Evade 0% Magic evade 0% Spells Static E!, Willy Wisp, Flame Stone
Weak Jump Strong Fire, Thunder, Ice, Fear, Poison, Sleep, Mute, Critical Sp. attacks Carni-Kiss (CP)
Coins 100 Exp. points 50 Items None
Psychopath "You wanna run, huh?!"

Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)[edit]

Super Mario RPG enemy
Whuhoh
Image of a Whuhoh from the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario RPG HP 600 Weak Elements Jump Drops N/A
Exp. 50 Weak Statuses N/A Rare Drops N/A
Found in Sunken Ship
Monster List profile Worried about what might be in the box? You should be—it's a Whuhoh! They're always watching you.
Thought Peek "I'm pretty strong, right? You're thinking about running away, right? Right?"
Animations

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ナンダロナ[?]
Nandarona
Pun on「なんだろうな」(nan darō na, a colloquialism for "I wonder what it is") and「ナンダロウ」(Nandarō, "Huhwhat")
Chinese (simplified) 谜达罗纳[?]
Mídáluónà
From「谜」(, "enigma") and the part of Japanese name
Chinese (traditional) 謎達羅納[?]
Mídáluónà
From「謎」(, "enigma") and the part of Japanese name
Dutch Hoedan[?] Pun on hoe dan? (the expression "how did this happen?")
French Cocoffret[?] Partial repetition of coffret ("li'l chest")
German Blufftruhe[?] Bluff Chest
Italian Scrignolo gnak[?] Li'l chest chomp; from scrigno ([treasure] "chest") and the diminutive suffix -olo
Korean 머야[?]
Meoya
Pun on "뭐야" (mwoya, "what?" in a colloquial way) and "머지" (Meoji, "Huhwhat")
Spanish Chasquiflor[?] From chasco ("disappointment") and flor ("flower")