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[[Image:KoopaTroopRPG.gif|frame|right|A small portion of the '''Koopa Troop''', after their defeat at the hands of the [[Smithy Gang]].]]
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|leader=[[Bowser]]
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|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
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{{quote|All right, people! Form ranks! [[Jagger]], head of the [[Terrapin|shelled warriors]]! [[Wizakoopa]], master of the [[Magikoopa|hooded sorcerers]]! And last but not least, [[Goomhilde]], grande dame of the groundling [[Goomba]]s! This is our finest moment! Bowser's Minions are invincible! We shall be victorious! The bridge is [[Vista Hill|down]], but we'll find a way to get back [[Bowser's Castle|in]]! Move out, on the double!|Bowser|''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]])}}


The '''Koopa Troop''' (named as such in ''Super Mario RPG''; also known as the '''Turtle Tribe''' or '''Koopa clan''') in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'') is a militaristic dictatorship led by [[Bowser]], King of the [[Koopa Troopa|Koopas]]. The Koopa Troop wishes to take over the peaceful [[Mushroom Kingdom]], and, ultimately, the [[Mushroom World|entire world]]. The Koopa Troop has taken over the Mushroom Kingdom multiple times and has even attempted to take over the [[Mushroom World]]. According to [[Kammy Koopa]] in ''[[Paper Mario]]'', the motive for the clan is to have revenge against all who have treated Koopas poorly. However, some of their goals are based entirely on Bowser's own interests. According to [[Super Mario Bros. 3]], the Koopa Troop resides in [[Dark Land]].
'''Bowser's Minions''', also known as the '''Koopa Troop''',<ref name="SMRPG Koopa Troop">{{cite|quote=This is our finest moment! The Koopa Troop is invincible! We shall be victorious!|author=[[Bowser]], in [[Rose Way]]|title=''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''}}</ref><ref name="BJJ Koopa Troop">{{cite|quote=Let's show 'em what the Koopa Troop can do!|author=[[Bowser Jr.]], in [[Extra Spice]]|title=''[[Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''}}</ref><ref name ="SMR Koopa Troopa>{{cite|quote=One of the members of the infamous Koopa Troop, its shell can be kicked after this foe has been stomped.|author=in-game description for the [[Koopa Troopa|Green Koopa Troopa]]|title=''[[Super Mario Run]]''}}</ref> '''Team Bowser''',<ref>{{cite|author=[[Play Nintendo]]|language=en-us|date=May 14, 2022|timestamp=0:27|url=youtu.be/2EzBpsxVU_M?t=27|title=''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury'' – GET THEM GOOMBAS! 💪🍄 {{!}} @Play Nintendo|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=May 30, 2022|quote=Goombas are loyal members of Team Bowser ({{file link|YT Play Nintendo 2022-05-14 screencap Team Bowser.png|Screen capture}})}}</ref> and originally as the '''Turtle Empire''',<ref name="SMB Turtle Empire">{{cite|quote=Soldier of the Turtle Empire, his orders are to find and destroy Mario.|title=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo|language=en-us|page=10}}</ref> is the primary antagonistic force of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'']] franchise. It is an organization of armed forces led by [[Bowser]]. The Minions repeatedly try to conquer the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] and sometimes other areas, with their goals based mainly on Bowser's own interests. Not all members of the Minions are [[Koopa (species)|Koopas]], although they serve as the majority of them and also often have high-ranking roles. According to official character books, the army is led by the Turtle Tribe, with older material indicating the members of Bowser's "royal family" as leaders. In both ''Super Mario Pia'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Encyclopedia Super Mario Bros.]]'', the "royal family" term is missing, and in general, the organization of Bowser's army is no longer explained, with the former reconfirming that the Turtle Tribe still leads it. As shown in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'', when Bowser is absent, [[Bowser Jr.]] takes leadership of the Minions. It is also implied in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' that Bowser Jr. has his own army within the Minions.


The Koopa Troop is nearly unstoppable. Bowser has an almost unlimited supply of [[Goomba]] and Koopa soldiers at his disposal; the Koopa Troop also has an army (with tanks), a navy (with ships), and an air force (with [[airship]]s). Despite having a huge military, the Koopa Troop is continuously defeated by [[Mario]] and his brother [[Luigi]], the heroes of the Mushroom Kingdom, as well as those who assist the Mario Bros. on their missions to protect the Mushroom Kingdom.
The Koopa forces differ between appearances, though [[Goomba]]s and [[Koopa Troopa]]s consistently appear as the most common and basic troops. More elite troops of the organization consist of, for example, [[Hammer Bro]]s and [[Magikoopa]]s. Aside from Bowser and Bowser Jr., other notable members have been shown to hold positions of authority and leadership within the organization's hierarchy. The most prominent examples include the [[Koopalings]] (particularly common in the case of the 2D platformers) and [[Kamek]] (especially in the case of the ''Yoshi'' franchise). Other species-specific monarchs/chiefs, such as [[Goomboss]], [[King Boo]], [[King Bob-omb]], [[Whomp King]], and [[Petey Piranha]] also exist within the Minions, still acting under Bowser.


The main force of the Koopa Troop differs from game to game. [[Koopa Troopa]]s are quite obviously the most intelligent of their widely-used members and [[Magikoopa]]s, [[Hammer Bros.]] and [[Koopatrol]]s are among their elites. Also, strangely, ''[[Yoshi's Universal Gravitation]]'' seems to suggest that [[Fly Guy]]s, who were constantly seen en masse during Bowser's cutscene-illustrated operations, were the Koopa Troop's main soldiers. The ''Yoshi'' series seems to suggest that back while Bowser was a [[Baby Bowser|baby]], the troop's main force mainly consisted of [[Shy Guy|Shy Guys]].
On some occasions, Bowser has teamed up with others (such as [[Antasma]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'') to achieve a common goal, while in other occasions, the control of the army was forcibly taken by someone else (such as [[King Olly]] in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''). Instances of the latter usually have Bowser temporaily team up with [[Mario]] and his friends to regain control of the Minions.  


During the events of ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', Mario eventually joined the Koopa Troop. When Bowser joined Mario's Party at [[Booster Tower]], he made Mario, [[Mallow]] and [[Geno]] honorary members. However, the scene could also be interpreted as Bowser joining Mario, with Bowser's wording of allowing Mario and friends to join the Koopa Troop being a simple way to keep his own pride and avoid joining his arch nemesis. (This is actually implied in ''Super Mario RPG'', which states "or so they're pretending" after it announces that Mario and friends joined the Koopa Troop.)
==History==
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===''Super Mario'' series===
[[File:SM3DL W7.png|thumb|300px|Bowser and his minions in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'']]
Bowser's Minions are best known as the main antagonistic group in the [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]], invading various kingdoms under the command of [[Bowser]]. They generally compose the bulk of the enemies that Mario must defeat, although it is often left unclear if an enemy is part of Bowser's Minions or local to the invaded territory, if not both. They are most commonly represented by enemies such as [[Goomba]]s and [[Koopa Troopa]]s. They are most often led by Bowser, [[Bowser Jr.]] and the [[Koopalings]], although other bosses have also appeared occasionally.


The '''Koopa Kingdom''' is said to consist of the lands where Bowser and his minions reside, although this is seldom visited in the games. The locations speculated to be parts of the Koopa Kingdom in the games are the World 8 of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' and ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', as well as World 6 of ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' and World 5 of ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''. There are also the '''Bowser Baddies''', which are only seen assisting Bowser with his custom airship, the [[Koopa Cruiser]].
Most commonly, Bowser's Minions have invaded the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'', ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', ''[[Super Mario Run]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. Other places invaded by Bowser's Minions include the [[Mushroom World]] (in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''), [[Dinosaur Land]] (in ''[[Super Mario World]]''), [[Isle Delfino]] (in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''), various [[Galaxy|Galaxies]] across the universe (in ''Super Mario Galaxy'' and ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''), the [[Sprixie Kingdom]] (in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''), various kingdoms cross the [[Earth]] (in ''Super Mario Odyssey''), [[Lake Lapcat]] (in ''[[Bowser's Fury]]'') and the [[Flower Kingdom]] (in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'').


In [[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]], the Koopa Troop is shown to be split into different divisions, as evidenced when [[Fawful]] shows Bowser his captured soldiers. As Bowser rescues his soldiers, he is able to use them as attacks, for example, using a squadron of Shy Guys to sling Bowser forward to the enemy.
''Super Mario Bros.'', ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels'' and ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' predate the use of "Bowser's Minions" as the term referring to the enemies present in these games, instead using "[[Koopa (species)|Turtle Tribe]]" or "[[Koopa (species)|Turtle Empire]]" to fill the same role.


[[Image:Koopa Pack.jpg|thumb|200px|right|The '''Koopa Pack'''.]]
In ''Super Mario Run'', one of the [[Bonus ? Block#Super Bonus Game events|Weekend Spotlights]] in the Remix 10 mode focuses on Bowser's Minions, with the Super Bonus Game exclusively offering statues of species that are part of Bowser's Minions during these periods.
In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', the creatures under the command of King Koopa were often referred to by the '''Koopa Pack''' and on one occasion, '''Koopa Troopers''' and '''Team Koopa'''; though in later episodes of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'', the name Koopa Pack seemed to be used interchangeably between generic minions of King Koopa and a subsidiary group consisting of King Koopa, [[Mouser (character)|Mouser]], [[Tryclyde]] and a single, unnamed Koopa Troopa. Additionally, the battle cry of the Koopa Pack, which was often yelled by King Koopa, was "Koopa Pack, attack!".


==Supreme Leader(s)==
===DIC cartoons===
*[[King Bowser]]
====''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''====
*[[Bowser Jr.]] second-in-command
[[File:Koopa Pack.jpg|thumb|150px|left|The Koopa Pack in "[[Raiders of the Lost Mushroom]]"]]
*[[Smithy]] (Former, controlled for a short time)
In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', the enemies under the command of King Koopa are often referred to as the '''Koopa Pack''', although it seems to be used interchangeably between generic minions of King Koopa and a core group consisting of King Koopa, [[Mouser]], [[Tryclyde]], and a single Koopa Troopa. On one occasion, they also went by '''Koopa Troopers''' and '''Team Koopa'''. In the show, all of the members (except for King Koopa) are somewhat unintelligent. In "[[Raiders of the Lost Mushroom]]," Mouser, Tryclyde, and Koopa Troopa said that stealing is wrong, which made King Koopa (or [[King Koopa's alter egos#Kolonel von Koop|Kolonel von Koop]] as he was called) angrily hit them with a whip and say that bad guys are supposed to steal. Occasionally, [[Clawgrip]] and [[Fryguy]] also join the ensemble.
*[[Cackletta]]/[[Bowletta]] (Former, controlled for a short time)
*[[Count Bleck]] (Former, controlled for a short time)
*[[Fawful]] (Former, controlled for a short time)


==Operatives and Field Agents of the Koopa Troop==
====''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''====
[[Image:Twilight_town.JPEG|frame|right|The Koopa Troop, led by Bowser and Kammy Koopa, engages the Secret Society of the X-Nauts, led by Lord Crump, in the [[Twilight Town]] plaza.]]
In ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', Bowser's Minions appear as recurring characters, the most frequent being the [[Sledge Bro]]s, [[Boomerang Bro]]s, and [[Paragoomba]]s.
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===''Yoshi'' franchise===
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Like in the mainline ''Super Mario'' platformers, Bowser's Minions appear as the main enemies in the [[Yoshi (franchise)|''Yoshi'' franchise]] and are led by [[Baby Bowser]], who is cared for by [[Kamek]]. Kamek sends his [[Toady|Toadies]] to steal [[Baby Mario]] or the other babies from [[Yoshi]] and the other [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s as they adventure through [[Yoshi's Island (location)|Yoshi's Island]] to save [[Baby Luigi]], and the [[stork]] from Bowser's Minions and help the baby brothers reunite with each other. The composition of the troop follows somewhat different trends in the ''Yoshi'' franchise than the mainline ''Super Mario'' platformers. For example, [[Shy Guy]]s appear as the most commonly encountered and basic enemy in the Koopa Troop instead of Goombas and Koopa Troopas.


===Major Members===
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' / ''Super Mario RPG''===
*[[Koopalings]]  
During ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|its remake]], Bowser's Minions are taken over by the [[Smithy Gang]] when they invade [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]] via [[Exor]]. Over the course of the game, Bowser slowly loses the remainder of his Minions, with the [[Terrapin]] leader [[Jagger]] and Goomba leader [[Goomhilde]] defecting, while [[Magikoopa]] leader [[Wizakoopa]] is brainwashed by the Smithy Gang to defend Bowser's Castle.
**[[Larry Koopa]]
**[[Lemmy Koopa]]
**[[Iggy Koopa]]
**[[Wendy O. Koopa]]
**[[Morton Koopa Jr.]]
**[[Roy Koopa]]
**[[Ludwig Von Koopa]]
*[[Kamek]]  
*[[Kammy Koopa]]


===Notable Members===
By the time Bowser is met at [[Booster Tower]], there are no more remaining Minions by his side. He is then forced to become allies with Mario, [[Mallow]], and [[Geno]] in order to regain his troops, although he claims they actually joined him and are now members of his army. Bowser regains control of his troops after [[Smithy]] is defeated, and they go about repairing his castle.
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===''Mario Party'' series===
Koopa Kids act as Bowser's primary minions throughout the ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'', with many of them accompanying him in Mario Party, ''[[Mario Party]]'', ''[[Mario Party 2]]'', ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', ''[[Mario Party 5]]'', ''[[Mario Party 6]]'', ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'', and ''[[Mario Party 7]]'', though several other minions appear in various games in the series.
 
====''Mario Party''====
In ''Mario Party'', one of Bowser's Goomba minions appears on [[Peach's Birthday Cake]] and sells "Strawbery Seed decorations" for 30 coins, which grow [[Piranha Plant]]s. The Goomba also hosts the Flower Lottery, congratulating players and forcing them to see Bowser and purchase the [[Bowser's bogus items|Bowser Cake]] if they "win". On [[Eternal Star]], seven Koopa Kids guard the Stars for Bowser, challenging the players for them.
 
====''Mario Party 2''====
In ''Mario Party 2'', a Koopa Kid appears where the Star Space was on boards and takes 5 coins from the player when they pass. Later on, several Koopa Kids kidnap Toad following Bowser's orders and appear as hosts, bankers and shopkeepers in [[Bowser Land]]. A few of Bowser's Minions can be seen in Bowser Land, with several also being depicted as floats in the [[Bowser Parade]].
 
====''Mario Party DS''====
In ''[[Mario Party DS]]'', Bowser's Minions appear as bosses, attempting to prevent Mario and friends from reaching Bowser's Castle and returning to their original size.
 
====''Mario Party 9''====
In ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', playable characters Shy Guy and Magikoopa act as Bowser's Minions in the game's Solo Mode, stealing back the [[Mini Star]]s from the heroes for Bowser if either of them wins in a board. Bowser also sends his minions to each location throughout story mode to deal with the heroes and guard the Mini Stars. [[Bob-omb Factory]] is also stated to be a base of Bowser's Minions where things such as Bob-ombs are produced.
 
====''Mario Party: Island Tour''====
In ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'', several of Bowser's Minions, also referred to here as Bowser's underlings, appear as guards in [[Bowser's Tower]] after its creation near the [[Party Islands]]. Bowser also creates [[bubble clone]]s of the playable characters to challenge the player using his bubble machine at the top of the tower.
 
====''Mario Party 10''====
In ''[[Mario Party 10]]'', Bowser's Minions appear as bosses guarding the [[Fortress]]es and [[Castle]]s on each board. Minions such as [[Lava Bubble]]s and [[Charvaargh]]s appear as obstacles on [[Chaos Castle]].
[[File:SMP intro - Bowser's minions.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Bowser and his minions in ''Super Mario Party'']]
====''Super Mario Party''====
In ''[[Super Mario Party]]'', some of Bowser's Minions join him in competing alongside Mario and friends for the title of Super Star, while Kamek also serves as a judge alongside [[Toad]] and [[Toadette]].
 
====''Mario Party Superstars''====
In ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'', the Goomba minion from Peach's Birthday Cake returns, once again hosting the Flower Lottery. If the player wins the Flower Lottery, the Goomba asks them to give Bowser his best.
 
====''Super Mario Party: Jamboree''====
In ''[[Super Mario Party Jamboree]]'', Bowser's Minions, led by Kamek, aid in setting up and running the party's boards. Several shops and other services are also ran by Bowser's Minions, such as Koopa Troopas and [[Boo]]s. Bowser's Minions can also be seen operating in [[King Bowser's Keep]].
 
===''Paper Mario'' series===
====''Paper Mario''====
In ''[[Paper Mario]]'', Bowser’s army is known as the '''Koopa Corps'''<ref name="PM Koopa Corps">{{cite|quote=Koopa Corps. Presents... The 64th Trivia Quiz-Off!!|author[[Mr. Hammer]] at the [[64th Trivia Quiz-Off]]|title=''[[Paper Mario]]''}}</ref>. They take over the Mushroom Kingdom after Bowser steals the [[Star Rod]], captures [[Princess Peach]] by lifting [[Peach's Castle|her castle]] from the ground and seals the [[Star Spirits]] into cards. Throughout the game, Bowser’s army stand in Mario’s way by hiding each of the Star Spirits away in different places. In Bowser's Castle and Princess Peach's Castle, they are primarily represented by [[Koopatrol]]s, [[Hammer Bro]]s., and blue Magikoopas, occasionally joined by others. During Chapter 7, [[Lakilester]], a [[Lakitu]] working for [[Huff N. Puff]] defects from the army, choosing to help Mario instead.
 
The Koopa Corps also hosts the [[64th Trivia Quiz-Off]] in Peach’s Castle, an event presented by [[Mr. Hammer]].
 
====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' and its [[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|remake]], Bowser's Minions are known as the '''Koopa Clan'''<ref name="TTYD Koopa Clan">{{cite|quote=Mewh heh heh heh heh! You dare scoff at us?! Koopa Clan... FORM UP!|author=[[Kammy Koopa]], during Chapter 5|title=''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''}}</ref>, a name also used to refer to [[Koopa (species)|Koopas]] as a whole, in both these games and others. They follow Bowser in his search of Princess Peach and the [[Crystal Stars]] in [[Rogueport]] and the areas surrounding it. The Koopa Clan first appears after Bowser summons them to confront the [[X-Nauts]] led by [[Lord Crump]] in [[Twilight Town]]. From this point onwards, the enemies such as Koopatrols and Hammer Bros. can be found in [[Rogueport Underground]]. Once again, the Koopa Clan is represented by Koopatrols, Hammer Bros., and blue Magikoopas.
 
====''Super Paper Mario''====
Bowser's minions reapper in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', where they're first seen preparing to invade Peach's Castle, unaware that she had already been abducted. They are then captured by [[Count Bleck]] and taken to his castle, where they attend a sham wedding between Bowser and Princess Peach witnessing the creation of the [[Chaos Heart]]. Afterwards, Count Bleck's assistant [[Nastasia]] brainwashes most of the minions, who then act as enemies for the entire game. Certain members also help [[Luigi]] and Peach escape from [[Castle Bleck]] and some continue to serve Bowser in [[The Bitlands|the Bitlands]], holding down an old fort.
 
====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
In ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', Bowser's Minions appear to crash the [[Sticker Fest]], spectating as Bowser steals the [[Sticker Comet]] and subsequently splits it up into the [[Comet Piece]]s and [[Royal Sticker]]s, several of which fell in their hands. They are present throughout the game following his orders, attempting to hinder Mario's progress.
 
====''Paper Mario: Color Splash''====
In ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'', Bowser's Minions once again follow Bowser's orders as he invades [[Prism Island]]. During the game, they follow Bowser despite him being under the [[black paint]]'s control, attempting to collect paint from Prism Island while guarding the [[Paint Star]]s.
[[File:PMTOK Koopa Troop charge.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Bowser's Minions charge into Bowser's Castle]]
====''Paper Mario: The Origami King''====
Bowser's Minions return in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'', where most of them are folded by [[King Olly]] into [[Folded Soldiers]], serving him. The remainder of the troops that managed to escape in Bowser's Castle are found working at [[Shangri-Spa]], after Kamek accidentally crashed the castle into the facilities. After Mario rescues Bowser, the troops assist them in reaching Peach's Castle in order to defeat King Olly and rescue Princess Peach.
 
[[Café]]s ran by Bowser's Minions can occasionally be found throughout the game, and they serve as a secret hang out spots for Minions to relax.
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===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''====
[[File:MLSS Bowser Baddie Sprite.png|frame|left]]
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions|its remake]], Bowser's Minions are known as the '''Bowser Baddies'''<ref name="M&LSS Bowser Baddies">{{cite|quote=Hmm... Yes, very good... Now all I need are my Baddies... Bowser Baddies!|author=[[Bowser]], in [[Peach's Castle]]|title=''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''}}</ref>. They travel alongside Bowser in the [[Koopa Cruiser]] to the [[Beanbean Kingdom]] in order to reclaim Princess Peach's stolen voice. On their way there, they are shot down by [[Cackletta]] and [[Fawful]], and the troops are scattered throughout the kingdom. After [[Bowletta|Cackletta possesses Bowser's body]], she takes control of his castle and the Bowser Baddies, planning to destroy the Beanbean Kingdom. She is stopped by Mario, Luigi and [[Prince Peasley]], who blow up the castle.
 
In ''[[Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser]]'', they are now referred to as Bowser's Minions in the English localization, despite the name "Bowser Baddies" remaining in the main game. During this story mode, [[Captain Goomba (Mario & Luigi series)|Captain Goomba]], alongside other captains [[Captain Koopa Troopa]], [[Captain Boo]] and [[Captain Shy Guy]], set out to reunite and recruit all troop that were brainwashed by Fawful, and eventually rescue Bowser.
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', Bowser's Minions appear again in the past, under the command of [[Baby Bowser]]. They first appear flying the Koopa Cruiser after evacuating [[Baby Peach]], [[Baby Mario]], [[Baby Luigi]] and [[Toadsworth the Younger]] from Peach's Castle after the [[Shroob]] invasion begins. After briefly stopping to pick up the adult Mario and Luigi in [[Hollijolli Village]], they are shot down by a [[Shroob saucer]] and crash-land at Bowser's Castle.
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''====
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' and [[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey|its remake]], Bowser's Minions are taken over by Fawful and are brainwashed into being loyal to him. While Bowser is travelling through [[Dimble Wood]], the Minions, under the command of [[Midbus]], pilot Bowser's Castle, crushing him and afterwards battling his [[Giant Bowser|giant form]]. After Bowser's Castle is turned into the [[Fawful Theater]], they can be seen spectating the show. Three notable minions, known as [[Private Goomp]], [[Corporal Paraplonk]] and [[Sergeant Guy]] first appear in this game, assisting Bowser before betraying him and joining Fawful's side.
 
The Minions are shown to be split into different divisions, such as the [[Goomba Storm|Goomba squadron]], the [[Shy Guy Squad|Shy Guy corps]], the [[Koopa Corps|Koopa unit]], the [[Bob-omb Blitz|Bob-omb squad]], and the [[Magikoopa Mob|Magikoopa corps]], similarly to their appearance in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''. As Bowser rescues his soldiers, he is able to use them as [[Brawl Attack]]s. After Fawful is defeated, the Minions are freed, and assist in fixing Bowser's Castle, once again reminiscent of ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''.
 
Bowser's Minions are also featured in the remake's side mode ''[[Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''. In it, Bowser Jr. and the Koopalings set out on a journey to find a cure to the [[Blorbs]]-afflicted minions in Bowser's Castle. While Bowser, Bowser Jr. and the Koopalings are away from the castle, Fawful hires the [[Best Fitness Friends]] to take over and hypnotize the remaining minions. The story then follows Bowser Jr. as he rescues and recruits the members of his army, and ultimately defeats the Best Fitness Friends and takes back their castle.
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'', Bowser's Minions invite themselves to [[Pi'illo Island]], escorting Bowser there after he hears about it. When Bowser joins forces with [[Antasma]], his Minions assist them in taking over the island, capturing Princess Peach and finding the [[Dream Stone]]. Private Goomp, Corporal Paraplonk and Sergeant Guy return in this game, now promoted to Bowser's “personal guard” and known as the [[Elite Trio]]. Alongside Kamek, they act as Bowser's top henchmen.
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''====
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'', Bowser's Minions encounter their paper counterparts after they are released from the [[mysterious book]] and join forces with them to take over the Mushroom Kingdom when Bowser unites with [[Paper Bowser]]. Throughout the game, many of Bowser's Minions attempt to defeat and capture Mario, Luigi and [[Paper Mario]] while some guard the kidnapped Princess Peach and [[Paper Peach]] after they are captured by the Bowsers. At the top of [[Mount Brrr]], Bowser's Minions operate a base manned by [[King Bob-omb]] that launches cardboard terrain and Paper minions around the Mushroom Kingdom, as well as a small fortification called Bowser's Villa, where the princesses were briefly held. Additionally, the Minions control a [[Twinsy Tropics Dungeon|dungeon]] underneath [[Twinsy Tropics]], where captured [[Toad (species)|Toads]] are forced to mine [[Fire Ore]] for [[Neo Bowser Castle]].
 
While the Lakitus that run the [[Lakitu Info Center]]s through out the kingdom act helpful towards Mario's party, they secretly leak information about them to Bowser. The Lakitus consider him a VIPs, and even have a special shortcut leading directly to his Villa in Mount Brrr.<ref>{{cite|quote=The Lakitus look like they’re helping Mario’s party, but they are actually only doing their jobs. (More specifically, the hidden truth is that they are secretly leaking information about Mario’s party to Bowser, and there are events in the game that hint at this.)|author=Akira Otani|date=February 28, 2016|title=Interview: the minds behind Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam, Akira Otani and Shunsuke Kobayashi|url=http://gaming.moe/?p=1467|publisher=Gaming.moe|language=en|accessdate=November 13, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405093301/http://gaming.moe/?p=1467}}</ref>
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Brothership''====
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'', Bowser and his minions are transported to [[Concordia]]. They are first fought on either [[Skorcheen Island]] or [[Slippenglide Island]]. They occupy [[Offandon Island]] where they turn the locals against Mario and Luigi, and hold Bowser's Castle on [[Wayaway Island]]. Several of Bowser's Minions are captured by [[Zokket]]'s army and infused with [[Glohm]], and all minions are infected when [[Reclusa]] spreads Glohm all throughout the world. Defeating 300 of Bowser's Minions fulfills the Minion Buster challenge. In Reclusa's Mushroom Kingdom illusion, Bowser's Minions endlessly party alongside the Toads claiming to have made peace with them.
 
After Concordia is restored, Bowser's Minions all rush to the newly opened portal back to the Mushroom Kingdom.
 
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Bowser's Minions form part of the [[Subspace Army]], commanded by Bowser, [[Ganondorf]], and [[Wario]]. Although the group is led by [[Master Hand]], it is later revealed that he is being used by [[Tabuu]] in order to trick the three commanders into enveloping the [[World of Trophies]] into [[Subspace (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Subspace]].
 
===''Mario Super Sluggers''===
In ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', Bowser’s Minions invade the [[Baseball Kingdom]], lead by Bowser Jr. They cause chaos in each stadium, doing things such as locking [[Koopa Paratroopa|Green Paratroopa]] in his lighthouse or attacking Red Toad to try and capture [[Princess Daisy]]. Many battle missions are completed against them throughout Challenge Mode. The minions who are directly fought also make up the members of the [[Bowser Monsters]] team, alongside Bowser and Bowser Jr., and are fought at both [[Bowser Jr. Playroom]] and [[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowsers Castle]]. While [[Boo]] and Red Shy Guy are depicted as minions in cutscenes, in gameplay they are respectively on the [[Wario Muscles]] and [[Yoshi Eggs]] teams.
 
===''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition''===
In ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]'', some members of Bowser's Minions, especially those accidentally trapped inside [[Baddie Block]]s, fight alongside Mario and Luigi to stop Bowser from abusing the power of the [[Orb (Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition)|Orbs]].
 
===''Mario Tennis Aces''===
In ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'', Bowser’s Minions can be found operating on the seas surrounding the [[Kingdom of Bask]], with Koopa Troopa brothers ferrying Mario and [[Toad]] between locations on [[Airship]]s. Bowser has instructed his minions, including Kamek, to locate the [[Power Stone]]s, with his minions guarding the final Power Stone at his castle on [[Inferno Island]]. This leads to several confrontations with Mario, who is also searching for the Power Stones. The Koopalings' Airships from ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' can also be seen flying in the background of the [[Savage Sea]] court, while several minions are spectators to the Tennis matches throughout the game.
 
===''Dr. Mario World''===
In ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'', many of Bowser's minions, alongside Toads, are sent into a panic and fall ill due to the [[virus]] invasion. This prompts Bowser to work alongside Peach, Mario and many other characters to hunt down all the viruses.  During the game's Clinic Events, sick Minions such as two Goombas, a [[Spike]], a Koopa Troopa, two Piranha Plants, a Paragoombas, a Koopa Paratroopa, a Shy Guy and two [[Blooper]]s can be cured.
 
Alongside Dr. Bowser and Dr. Bowser Jr., the Koopalings, Kamek, a Lakitu, a [[Goomba Tower]], a Koopa Troopa, a Blooper, a Boo, [[King Boo]], a Piranha Plant and [[Petey Piranha]] appear as Doctors. Additionally, many other Minions appear as Assistants.
 
===''Mario Golf: Super Rush''===
In ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'', Bowser's Minions are overpowered and frozen by the [[Snow King]]'s minions on Mount Snow after Bowser falls asleep. After the player's Mii character uses the Power of Flame to light the brazier in the town center, the minions thaw out and give the player access to the town’s facilities. It is stated that the [[Bowser Highlands]] course was built at Bowser’s vacation home by the minions, following Bowser’s orders, and filled with traps for a showdown with Mario. Outside of story mode, several of Bowser's Minions can be found as obstacles in Bowser Highlands.
 
===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
{{quote|My army! [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]]s! [[Goomba]]s! Whatever [[Spiny|those things]] are!|Bowser|The Super Mario Bros. Movie}}
[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie#Bowser's army|Bowser's army]] plays a prominent role in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', starting with their invasion of the [[Snow Kingdom (The Super Mario Bros. Movie)|Snow Kingdom]], and obtaining the Super Star in its castle. The army is led by the [[Koopa General]], taking orders from Bowser, with Kamek serving as his adviser.
 
==Structure==
===Leaders===
Bowser's Minions, as the name suggests, are primarily led by [[Bowser]]<ref name="BJJ Minions">{{cite|quote=The great and beloved king of the Minions! Father of Bowser Jr. He possesses more charisma and destructive power than a trillion Marios.|author=In-game description of [[Bowser]] (Melee)|title=''[[Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''}}</ref> himself, including as [[Baby Bowser]] (in the [[Yoshi (franchise)|''Yoshi'' franchise]]) and [[Dry Bowser]], although the latter has also appeared separately as a boss in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]''. As Bowser's heir, [[Bowser Jr.]] also commands the Minions.<ref>{{cite|quote=That punk will eventually be our boss!" "Yeah, but for now we still report to Bowser|author=[[Roy]] and [[Wendy]], during the game's intro|title=''[[Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''}}</ref> Directly below them are the seven [[Koopalings]] and [[Kamek]], who acts as Bowser's adviser<ref>{{cite|quote=A legendary magician and trusted adviser to Bowser. For some reason he’s recently taken up cleaning as a hobby.|author=Kamek's description|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20200628154904/https://papermario.nintendo.com/story/|title=''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' official website|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref> and Bowser Jr.'s caretaker.<ref>{{cite|quote=Bowser Jr.'s attentive caretaker. Flies about on a broom shooting off powerful attacks.|author=In-game description of [[Kamek]]|title=''[[Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''}}</ref> Both the Koopalings and Kamek are referred to as [[First officer]]s in ''[[Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'', commanding other troops in the game.
<gallery>
SMBW Bowser Artwork.png|[[Bowser]]
Baby Bowser YI.png|[[Baby Bowser]] ([[Yoshi (franchise)|''Yoshi'']] franchise)
Dry Bowser Artwork.png|[[Dry Bowser]]
SMBW Bowser Jr Artwork 1.png|[[Bowser Jr.]]
NSMBW Koopalings Group Artwork.jpg|[[Koopalings]]
MPS Kamek Artwork.png|[[Kamek]]
</gallery>
 
===Recurring bosses===
Since ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', various bosses have been associated with Bowser's army, often fought at the end of levels, or as area bosses in series such as the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]] or the [[Mario & Luigi (series)|''Mario & Luigi'' series]]. The most common of those are [[Boom Boom]]s. Other bosses are depicted as rulers of a certain group of enemies, while still working as Bowser's Minions. These include, for example, [[Petey Piranha]] and [[Piranha Plant]]s, [[King Boo]] and [[Boo]]s, and [[King Bob-omb]] and [[Bob-omb]]s.
 
Other characters shown to be in charge of groups of minions include [[Wizakoopa]], [[Jagger]] and [[Goomhilde]] in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' (and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|its remake]]), [[Kammy Koopa]] in ''[[Paper Mario]]'' and ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' (and [[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|its remake]]), [[Army Hammer Bro]] in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'' and the [[Koopa General]] in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''. In ''[[Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser]]'', the [[Elite Captain Quartet]] act as leaders of units of minions in the field.
<gallery>
SM3DL - Pom Pom and Boom Boom Artwork.png|[[Boom Boom]] and [[Pom Pom]]{{footnote|main|1}}
SMP - King Bob-omb.png|[[King Bob-omb]]{{footnote|main|2}}
DMW-WhompKing.png|[[Whomp King]]{{footnote|main|2}}
SM64DS Goomboss.png|[[Goomboss]]{{footnote|main|2}}
Mario Party Star Rush King Boo.png|[[King Boo]]{{footnote|main|2}}
MPSR Petey Piranha.png|[[Petey Piranha]]{{footnote|main|3}}
NSMBU Boss Sumo Bro Artwork.png|[[Boss Sumo Bro]]{{footnote|main|4}}
</gallery>
{{footnote|note|1|Appear as the bosses of [[Airship|airships]] in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''}}
{{footnote|note|2|Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''}}
{{footnote|note|3|Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''}}
{{footnote|note|4|Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in ''[[New Super Mario Bros U]]''}}
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
!Other bosses
|-
|[[Koopa Bros.]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Tutankoopa]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Tubba Blubba]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Big Lantern Ghost]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[General Guy]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Lava Piranha]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Huff N. Puff]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Crystal King]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Chief Chilly]]{{footnote|main|2}} • [[Giant Kamek]]{{footnote|main|3}} • [[Mummipokey]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Cheepskipper]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Lakithunder]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Dino Piranha]]{{footnote|main|5}} • [[Kamella]]{{footnote|main|5}} • [[Bouldergeist]]{{footnote|main|5}} • [[King Lakitu]]{{footnote|main|6}} • [[Gobblegut]]{{footnote|main|6}} • [[Megasparkle Goomba]]{{footnote|main|7}} • [[Tower Power Pokey]]{{footnote|main|7}} • [[Mizzter Blizzard]]{{footnote|main|7}} • [[Boss Brolder]]{{footnote|main|8}} • [[King Ka-thunk]]{{footnote|main|8}} • [[Hisstocrat]]{{footnote|main|8}} • [[Motley Bossblob]]{{footnote|main|8}} • [[Prince Bully]]{{footnote|main|8}} • [[Mollusque-Lanceur]]{{footnote|main|9}} • [[Cookatiel]]{{footnote|main|9}} • [[Ruined Dragon]]{{footnote|main|9}} • [[Broodals]]{{footnote|main|9}} • [[Reznor]]s{{footnote|main|10}} (mind controlled)<ref name="SMW manual>{{cite|quote=There are dinosaurs called Reznor waiting in all four fortresses. No doubt they've been put under a terrible spell by Koopa.|title=''Super Mario World'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo|language=en-us|page=19}}</ref>
|-
|}
{{footnote|note|1|Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in ''[[Paper Mario]]''}}
{{footnote|note|2|Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''}}
{{footnote|note|3|Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]''}}
{{footnote|note|4|Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''}}
{{footnote|note|5|Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''}}
{{footnote|note|6|Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''}}
{{footnote|note|7|Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''}}
{{footnote|note|8|Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''}}
{{footnote|note|9|Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''}}
{{footnote|note|10|Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in ''[[Super Mario World]]''}}
 
 
 
====Enhanced minion bosses====
Occasionally, some minions have appeared as bosses, generally after being enhanced by Kamek's magic (such as in the [[Yoshi's Island (series)|''Yoshi's Island'' series]]) or other means. These minions can sometimes look visually distinct from other minions, although often they are simply enlarged versions of them.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
!Enhanced minion bosses
|-
![[Yoshi's Island (series)|''Yoshi's Island'' series]]
|-
|[[Burt the Bashful]]{{footnote|main|1}} {{footnote|main|4}} • [[Salvo the Slime]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Bigger Boo]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Roger the Potted Ghost]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Naval Piranha]]{{footnote|main|1}}{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Marching Milde]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Hookbill the Koopa]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Sluggy the Unshaven]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Raphael the Raven]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Tap-Tap the Red Nose]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Big Burt Bros. ]]{{footnote|main|2}} • [[Gilbert the Gooey]]{{footnote|main|2}} • [[Big Bungee Piranha]]{{footnote|main|2}} • [[Hector the Reflector]]{{footnote|main|2}} • [[Bessie Bass]]{{footnote|main|2}} • [[Priscilla the Peckish]]{{footnote|main|2}} • [[Six-Face Sal]]{{footnote|main|2}} • [[Moltz the Very Goonie]]{{footnote|main|2}} • [[Big Beanie]]{{footnote|main|3}} • [[Count Fang]]{{footnote|main|3}} • [[King Clawdaddy]]{{footnote|main|3}} • [[Furious Fred de Fillet]]{{footnote|main|3}} • [[Punkey the Pokey Prince]]{{footnote|main|3}} • [[Big Montgomery]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Knot-Wing the Koopa]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Bunson the Hot Dog]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Miss Cluck the Insincere]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Snifberg the Unfeeling]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Yarrctopus]]{{footnote|main|5}} • [[Tin-Can Condor]]{{footnote|main|5}} •[[Burt the Ball]]{{footnote|main|5}} • [[Spike the Piranha]]{{footnote|main|5}} • [[Shogun of Skewers]]{{footnote|main|5}} • [[Gator Train]]{{footnote|main|5}} • [[Mr. Geary]]{{footnote|main|5}}
|-
![[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]] and [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]]
|-
|[[Big Goomba#Mario Party series|Mega Goomba]]{{footnote|main|6}} {{footnote|main|7}} • [[Sledge Bro#Mario Party 10|Sledge Bro]]{{footnote|main|6}} • [[Cheep Chomp#Mario Party 10|Mega Cheep Chomp]]{{footnote|main|6}} • [[Big Blooper#Mario Party 10|Mega Blooper]]{{footnote|main|6}} {{footnote|main|7}} • [[Big Monty Mole#Mario Party 10|Mega Monty Mole]]{{footnote|main|6}} {{footnote|main|7}} • [[Mega Mechakoopa]]{{footnote|main|6}} • [[Mega Dry Bones]]{{footnote|main|7}} • [[Mega Stingby]]{{footnote|main|8}} • [[Mega Rocky Wrench]]{{footnote|main|8}}
|-
|-
|
*[[Baby Bowser's Pet]]
*[[Bessie Bass]]
*[[Big Bob-omb]]
*[[Big Boo]]
*[[Big Bully]]
*[[Big Bungee Piranha]]
*[[Big Guy the Stilted]]
*[[Big Mr. I]]
*[[Bigger Boo]]
*[[Boom Boom]]
*[[Bouldergeist]]
*[[Bowser's Castle]] (''[[Mario Teaches Typing 2]]'' only)
*[[Broggy]]
*[[Burt Bros.]]
*[[Burt the Bashful]]
*[[Cheep-Cheep Pufferfish]]
*[[Cheepskipper]]
*[[Chief Chilly]]
*[[Chill Bully]]
*[[Cloud N. Candy]]
*[[Cloudjin]]
*[[Corporal Paraplonk]]
*[[Crystal King]]
*[[Don Bongo]]
*[[Dr. Topper]] (formerly)
*[[Eyerok]]
|
*[[False Bowser]]
*[[Fwoosh]]
*[[Gary (Goomba)|Gary]]
*[[General Guy]]
*[[Gilbert the Gooey]]
*[[Goomboss]]/Goomba King
*[[Gooper Blooper]]
*[[Gourmet Guy]] (traitor)
*[[Hector the Reflector]]
*[[Hookbill the Koopa]]
*[[Huff N. Puff]]
*[[Inviso]]
*[[Jagger]] (formerly)
*[[Johnson (Koopa)|Johnson]]
*[[Kamella]]
*[[King Boo]]
*[[King Kaliente]]
*[[King Tut]]
*[[Koopa Bros.]]
*[[Koopa Kid]]
*[[Lakilester]] (formerly)
*[[Lakithunder]]
*[[Lava Piranha]]
*[[Marching Milde]]
*[[Mega Goomba]]
|
*[[Mega Koopa]]
*[[Moltz the Very Goonie]]
*[[Mr. Hammer]]
*[[Mummipokey]]
*[[Naval Piranha]]
*[[Octopot]]
*[[Petey Piranha]]
*[[Phantamanta]]
*[[Prince Froggy]] (formerly)
*[[Priscilla the Peckish]]
*[[Private Koopa]]
*[[Private Goomp]]
*[[Raphael the Raven]] (formerly)
*[[Reznor]]
*[[Roger the Potted Ghost]]
*[[Salvo the Slime]]
*[[Sergeant Guy]]
*[[Six-Face Sal]]
*[[Sluggy the Unshaven]]
*[[Spiky Tom]]
*[[Tap-Tap the Golden]]
*[[Tap-Tap the Red Nose]]
*[[Tubba Blubba]]
*[[Tubba Blubba's Heart]]
*[[Tutankoopa]]
*[[Whomp King]]
|}
|}


===Temporary Members===
{{footnote|note|1|Appears in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''}}
*[[Geno]]
{{footnote|note|2|Appears in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''}}
*[[Luigi]]
{{footnote|note|3|Appears in ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''}}
*[[Mario]]  
{{footnote|note|4|Appears in ''[[Yoshi's Wooly World]]''}}
*[[Mallow]]  
{{footnote|note|5|Originally created from scrap material in ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]''}}
*[[Princess Peach Toadstool]]
{{footnote|note|6|Appears in ''[[Mario Party 10]]''}}
*[[Starlow]]
{{footnote|note|7|Appears in ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]''}}
{{footnote|note|8|Appears in ''[[Super Mario Party Jamboree]]''}}


===Members in Other Media===
===Recurring minions===
*[[Brutius Maximus Grouchimus]] (former member; seemingly reformed)
The number of members in Bowser's army varies greatly between games, with many species appearing only a few times. However, there are a number of recurring minions who appear consistently throughout the franchise. These minions are often described as belonging to Bowser's army or can be found inside places directly controlled by it, such as [[Castle]]s, [[Fortress]]es, [[Airship]]s or similar structures.
*[[Clawgrip]]
*[[Flaky]]
*[[Fryguy]]
*[[Grunt (character)|Grunt]]
*[[Iggy (movie character)|Iggy]] (former member; traitor)
*[[Lena]]
*[[Mouser (character)|Mouser]]
*[[Piranha Sue]] (former member; expulsed)
*[[Ratso]]
*[[Spike (character)|Spike]] (former member; traitor)
*[[Tryclyde]]
*[[Tyrannosaurus Twins]]


==Soldiers of the Koopa Troop==
====Goombas====
{| class="wikitable"
<gallery>
|-
SMBW Goomba.png|[[Goomba]]s{{footnote|main|1}}
! colspan="6" |
Goomba Stack SM3DL.png|[[Goomba Tower]]s{{footnote|main|1}}
ParagoombaNSMBU.png|[[Paragoomba]]s{{footnote|main|1}}
Mini Goomba Icon SMO.png|[[Mini Goomba]]s{{footnote|main|2}}
Bone Goomba.png|[[Bone Goomba]]s{{footnote|main|3}}
Galoomba - Mario Party 10.png|[[Galoomba]]s{{footnote|main|4}}
Goombrat MPSR solo.png|[[Goombrat]]s{{footnote|main|5}}
</gallery>
{{footnote|note|1|Recruitable troop in ''[[Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser]]''}}
{{footnote|note|2|{{cite|quote=A host of new enemies have joined Bowser and his turtle tribe.|title=''Super Mario Bros. 3'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo|language=en-us|page=35}}}}
{{footnote|note|3|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''}}
{{footnote|note|4|{{cite|quote=Bowser's minions. Often mistaken for Goombas.|author=[[Data House#Encyclopedia|Data House encyclopedia]]|title=''[[Mario Party Superstars]]''}}}}
{{footnote|note|5|''[[Super Mario Run]]'' [[Bonus ? Block#Super Bonus Game events|Weekend Spotlight: Bowser's Minions]]}}
 
====Koopas====
<gallery>
SuperMarioParty KoopaTroopa.png|[[Koopa Troopa]]s{{footnote|main|1}}
Paratroopart.png|[[Koopa Paratroopa]]s{{footnote|main|1}}
MPSR Dry Bones.png|[[Dry Bones]]{{footnote|main|1}}
NSMBU Hammer Bro Artwork.png|[[Hammer Bro]]s{{footnote|main|1}}
MKT Artwork BoomerangBro.png|[[Boomerang Bro]]s{{footnote|main|1}}
MKT Artwork FireBro.png|[[Fire Bro]]{{footnote|main|1}}
MKT Artwork IceBro.png|[[Ice Bro]]s{{footnote|main|1}}
SledgebrosNSMBW.png|[[Sledge Bro]]{{footnote|main|2}}
NSMBU Sumo Bro Artwork.png|[[Sumo Bro]]s{{footnote|main|2}}
MKT Artwork CharginChuck.png|[[Chargin' Chuck]]s{{footnote|main|1}}
Magikoopa Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|[[Magikoopa]]s{{footnote|main|1}}
SMW3-Toady Artwork.PNG|[[Toady|Toadies]]{{footnote|main|3}}
NSMBU Lakitu Artwork.png|[[Lakitu]]s{{footnote|main|1}}
Spiny Artwork - New Super Mario Bros. 2.png|[[Spiny|Spinies]]{{footnote|main|1}}
NSMBU Buzzy Beetle Artwork.png|[[Buzzy Beetle]]s{{footnote|main|1}}
Super Mario Party - Spike Top.png|[[Spike Top]]s{{footnote|main|2}}
NSMBU Bony Beetle Artwork.png|[[Bony Beetle]]s{{footnote|main|2}}
DMW-ParaBeetle.png|[[Para-Beetle]]s{{footnote|main|1}}
Spike - Mario Party 10.png|[[Spike]]s{{footnote|main|1}}
</gallery>
{{footnote|note|1|Recruitable troop in ''[[Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser]]''}}
{{footnote|note|2|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''}}
{{footnote|note|3|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Baby Bowser's or Kamek's Minions in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''}}
 
====Piranha Plants====
<gallery>
MPO Piranha Plant.png|[[Piranha Plant]]s{{footnote|main|1}}
Venus Fire Trap Artwork - Super Mario 3D Land.png|[[Fire Piranha Plant]]s{{footnote|main|2}}
SMB3 F40A Ptooie Artwork.png|[[Ptooie]]s{{footnote|main|2}}
SSBU Nipper Plant Spirit.png|[[Nipper Plant]]s{{footnote|main|2}}
NSMBU Muncher Artwork.png|[[Muncher]]s{{footnote|main|2}}
</gallery>
{{footnote|note|1|''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' instruction booklet.}}
{{footnote|note|2|{{cite|quote=A host of new enemies have joined Bowser and his turtle tribe.|title=''Super Mario Bros. 3'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo|language=en-us|page=35}}}}
 
====Other minions====
<gallery>
MPS Shy Guy Artwork.png|[[Shy Guy]]s{{footnote|main|1}}
MPO Fly Guy.png|[[Fly Guy]]s{{footnote|main|1}}
MPS Snifit enc.png|[[Snifit]]s{{footnote|main|2}}
Ninji artwork Play Nintendo 2024.png|[[Ninji]]s{{footnote|main|3}}
NSMBU Pokey Artwork.png|[[Pokey]]s{{footnote|main|1}}
CheepCheepNSMBU.png|[[Cheep Cheep]]s{{footnote|main|4}}
FishboneNSMBU.png|[[Fish Bone]]s{{footnote|main|3}}
Blooper - MarioPartyStarRush.png|[[Blooper]]s{{footnote|main|4}}
NSMBW Rocky Wrench Artwork.png|[[Rocky Wrench]]es{{footnote|main|4}}
Monty Mole SMP.png|[[Monty Mole]]s{{footnote|main|4}}
Swoop SMR.png|[[Swoop]]s{{footnote|main|5}}
NSMBU Fuzzy Artwork.png|[[Fuzzy|Fuzzies]]{{footnote|main|4}}
Biddybud SM3DW Prima.jpg|[[Biddybud]]s{{footnote|main|4}}
Para-Biddybuds Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|[[Para-Biddybud]]s{{footnote|main|4}}
Horned Ant Trooper SM3DW Prima.jpg|[[Horned Ant Trooper]]{{footnote|main|5}}
Bully Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|[[Bully|Bullies]]{{footnote|main|6}}
MPS Boo Artwork.png|[[Boo]]s{{footnote|main|1}}
DMW-Broozer Artwork.png|[[Broozer]]s{{footnote|main|1}}
MPST Artwork - Peepa.png|[[Peepa]]s{{footnote|main|4}}
NSMBU Thwomp Artwork.png|[[Thwomp]]s{{footnote|main|3}}
WhompSMP.png|[[Whomp]]s{{footnote|main|6}}
Lava Bubble SMR.png|[[Lava Bubble]]s{{footnote|main|3}}
BulletBillMK8.png|[[Bullet Bill]]s{{footnote|main|4}}
BanzaibillNSMBU.png|[[Bomber Bill]]s{{footnote|main|7}}
Bobomb - MarioPartyStarRush.png|[[Bob-omb]]s{{footnote|main|1}}
ChainChompMP8.png|[[Chain Chomp]]s{{footnote|main|1}}
DMW-Amp.png|[[Amp]]s{{footnote|main|6}}
NewMechaKoopa.jpg|[[Mechakoopa]]s{{footnote|main|3}}
</gallery>
{{footnote|note|1|Recruitable troop in ''[[Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser]]''}}
{{footnote|note|2|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''}}
{{footnote|note|3|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Super Mario World]]''}}
{{footnote|note|4|Visible in a [[letter]] from ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''}}
{{footnote|note|5|Recruitable troop in ''[[Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''}}
{{footnote|note|6|Appears in a Bowser stage in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''}}
{{footnote|note|7|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''}}
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
!colspan=3|Less common minions
|-
!rowspan=9|''Super Mario'' series
!Goombas
|style="text-align: left"|[[Hefty Goomba]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Mega Goomba|Big Goomba]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Tail Goomba]]{{footnote|main|2}} • [[Big Tail Goomba]]{{footnote|main|3}} • [[Cat Goomba]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Goombeetle]]{{footnote|main|5}} • [[Gamboo]]{{footnote|main|1}}
|-
![[Koopa (species)|Koopas]]
|style="text-align: left"|[[Climbing Koopa]]{{footnote|main|6}} • [[Mega Dry Bones|Big Dry Bones]]{{footnote|main|7}} • [[Parabones]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Snow Spike]]{{footnote|main|8}} • [[Shova]]{{footnote|main|1}}
|-
!Piranha Plants
|style="text-align: left"|[[Big Piranha Plant]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Bone Piranha Plant]]{{footnote|main|9}} • [[Big Bone Piranha Plant]]{{footnote|main|9}} • [[Inky Piranha Plant]]{{footnote|main|10}} • [[Fire Stalking Piranha Plant]]{{footnote|main|3}} • [[Trottin' Piranha Plant]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Bone Run Run Packun]]{{footnote|main|1}}
|-
!Ghosts
|style="text-align: left"|[[Big Boo]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Stretch]]{{footnote|main|11}} • [[Bomb Boo]]{{footnote|main|3}} • [[Fishing Boo]]{{footnote|main|12}} • [[Mattermouth]]{{footnote|main|13}}
|-
!Bullet Bills
|style="text-align: left"|[[Tail Bullet Bill]]{{footnote|main|2}} • [[Cat Bullet Bill]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Bull's-Eye Bill]]{{footnote|main|7}} • [[Renketsu Search Killer]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Cat Banzai Bill]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Torpedo Ted]]{{footnote|main|7}} • [[Targeting Ted]]{{footnote|main|7}} • [[Missile Meg]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Seeker Bullet Bill]]{{footnote|main|1}}
|-
!Aquatic minions
|style="text-align: left"|[[Spiny Cheep Cheep]]{{footnote|main|11}} • [[Blooper Nanny]]{{footnote|main|11}} • [[Jelectro]]{{footnote|main|11}} • [[Lava Lotus]]{{footnote|main|11}} • [[Urchin]]{{footnote|main|14}} • [[Rammerhead]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Madpole]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Splounder]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Anglefish]]{{footnote|main|1}}
|-
!Stone minions
|style="text-align: left"|[[Thwimp]]{{footnote|main|6}} • [[Flomp]]{{footnote|main|13}} • [[Wallop]]{{footnote|main|2}} • [[Grrrol]]{{footnote|main|7}} • [[Mega Grrrol]]{{footnote|main|7}} • [[Brolder]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Grumblump]]{{footnote|main|4}}
|-
!Fire minions
|style="text-align: left"|[[Fire Snake]]{{footnote|main|11}} • [[Hot Foot]]{{footnote|main|11}} • [[Lil Sparky]]{{footnote|main|6}} • [[Hothead]]{{footnote|main|6}} • [[Li'l Cinder]]{{footnote|main|13}} • [[Magmaargh]]{{footnote|main|13}} • [[Magmaw]]{{footnote|main|7}} • [[Charvaargh]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Splorch]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Lava Blobble]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Li'l Scorcher]]{{footnote|main|4}}
|-
!Miscellaneous
|style="text-align: left"|[[Flame Chomp]]{{footnote|main|11}} • [[Chuckya]]{{footnote|main|15}} • [[Wiggler]]{{footnote|main|5}} • [[Mandibug]]{{footnote|main|5}} • [[Spangler]]{{footnote|main|5}} • [[Octoomba]]{{footnote|main|5}} • [[Octoguy]]{{footnote|main|5}} • [[Rocto]]{{footnote|main|5}} • [[Undergrunt Gunner]]{{footnote|main|13}} • [[Morty Mole]]{{footnote|main|2}} • [[Fake Block]]{{footnote|main|2}} • [[Blokkablok]]{{footnote|main|2}} • [[Flophopper]]{{footnote|main|2}} • [[Sandmaargh]]{{footnote|main|2}} • [[Coin Coffer]]{{footnote|main|2}} • [[Stingby]]{{footnote|main|2}} • [[Draglet]]{{footnote|main|2}} • [[Prongo]]{{footnote|main|2}} • [[Big Chain Chomp]]{{footnote|main|9}} • [[Big Amp]]{{footnote|main|7}} • [[Mecha Cheep]]{{footnote|main|7}} • [[Scuttlebug]]{{footnote|main|16}} • [[Scaredy Rat]]{{footnote|main|16}} • [[Sherm]]{{footnote|main|17}} • [[Ant Trooper]]{{footnote|main|18}} • [[Fizzlit]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Flopter]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Ka-thunk]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Blockstepper]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Skipsqueak]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Spiny Skipsqueak]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Conkdor]]{{footnote|main|4}} • [[Flying Mechakoopa]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Smogrin]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Bulrush]]{{footnote|main|1}} • [[Noknok]]{{footnote|main|1}}
|-
!rowspan=3|''Yoshi's Island'' series
!Shy Guys
|style="text-align: left"|[[Stilt Guy]]{{footnote|main|19}} • [[Spear Guy]]{{footnote|main|19}} • [[Dancing Spear Guy]]{{footnote|main|19}} • [[Woozy Guy]]{{footnote|main|19}} • [[Relay Heihō]]{{footnote|main|19}} • [[Pyro Guy]]{{footnote|main|19}} • [[Stretch (Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island)|Stretch]]{{footnote|main|19}} • [[Mace Guy]]{{footnote|main|21}} • [[Mega Guy]]{{footnote|main|21}} • [[Metal Guy]]{{footnote|main|21}} • [[Scorchit]]{{footnote|main|20}} • [[Bandit]]{{footnote|main|19}}
|-
!Blow Hards and Piranha Plants
|style="text-align: left"|[[Blow Hard]]{{footnote|main|20}} • [[Hanging Blow Hard]]{{footnote|main|20}} • [[Drool Hard]]{{footnote|main|20}} • [[Wild Ptooie Piranha]]{{footnote|main|20}}
|-
!Miscellaneous
|style="text-align: left"|[[Skeleton Goonie]]{{footnote|main|19}} • [[Caged Ghost]]{{footnote|main|19}} • [[Slime]]{{footnote|main|19}} • [[Fang]]{{footnote|main|19}} • [[Gusty]]{{footnote|main|19}} • [[Milde]]{{footnote|main|19}} • [[Tap-Tap]]{{footnote|main|21}} • [[Tap-Tap the Golden]]{{footnote|main|19}} • [[Super Big Tap-Tap]]{{footnote|main|20}} • [[Rocket Guy]]{{footnote|main|20}} • [[Kaboomba]]{{footnote|main|21}}
|-
|-
|
!colspan=2 |''Super Mario RPG''
*[[Amazing Flyin' Hammer Bro.]]
|style="text-align: left"|[[Pro Goomba]]{{footnote|main|22}} • [[Terrapin]]{{footnote|main|22}} • [[Terra Cotta]]{{footnote|main|22}} • [[Malakoopa]]{{footnote|main|22}} • [[Big Troopa]]{{footnote|main|23}} • [[Grand Troopa]]{{footnote|main|22}} • [[Chaindelier]]{{footnote|main|22}}
*[[Big Boo]]
|-
*[[Bob-omb]]
!colspan=2 |''Paper Mario'' series
*[[Bony Beetle]]
|style="text-align: left"|[[Koopatrol]]{{footnote|main|24}} • [[Spiked Goomba]]{{footnote|main|24}} • [[Paint Guy]]{{footnote|main|25}}
*[[Boo]]
|-
*[[Boomerang Bros.]]
!colspan=2 |''Mario & Luigi'' series
*[[Buzzy Beetle]]
|style="text-align: left"|[[Boom Guy]]{{footnote|main|26}} • [[Jailgoon]]{{footnote|main|27}} • [[Sniffle Thwomp]]{{footnote|main|27}} • [[Shy Guy R]]{{footnote|main|28}} • [[Walker Guy]]{{footnote|main|28}} • [[Shy Guy Airtub]]{{footnote|main|28}} • [[Shy Guy Airtub R]]{{footnote|main|28}} • [[Commander Lakitu]]{{footnote|main|28}}
*[[Chain Chomp]]
*[[Chargin' Chuck]]
*[[Clubba]]
*[[Dr. Freezegood]]
*[[Dry Bones]]
|
*[[Fat Guy]]
*[[Fire Bro.]]
*[[Fly Guy]]
*[[Goomba]]
*[[Grand Goomba]]
*[[Hammer Bros.]]
*[[Human]]
*[[Koopa Paratroopa]]
*[[Koopa Troopa]]
*[[Koopa Striker]]
*[[Koopatrol]]
*[[Lakitu]]
|
*[[Magikoopa]]
*[[Mecha-Koopa]]
*[[Micro-Goomba]]
*[[Monty Mole]]
*[[Parabuzzy]]
*[[Paragoomba]]
*[[Piranha Plant]]
*[[Pokey]]
*[[Raven]] (partially)
*[[Rex]]
*[[Rocky Wrench]]
*[[Ruff Puff]]
|
*[[Shy Guy]]
*[[Shy Guy Army]]
*[[Sledge Bro.]]
*[[Spike Top]]
*[[Spikey]]
*[[Spiny]]
*[[Thwomp]]
*[[Whomp]]
*[[Terrapin]]
|}
|}
<div style="column-count:2">
{{footnote|note|1|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''}}
{{footnote|note|2|Visible in a [[letter]] or in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in from ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''}}
{{footnote|note|3|Recruitable troop in ''[[Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser]]''}}
{{footnote|note|4|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''}}
{{footnote|note|5|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''}}
{{footnote|note|6|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Super Mario World]]'' / ''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]''}}
{{footnote|note|7|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''}}
{{footnote|note|8|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''}}
{{footnote|note|9|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''}}
{{footnote|note|10|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''}}
{{footnote|note|11|{{cite|quote=A host of new enemies have joined Bowser and his turtle tribe.|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo|language=en-us|page=35}}}}
{{footnote|note|12|''[[Super Mario Run]]'' [[Bonus ? Block#Super Bonus Game events|Weekend Spotlight: Bowser's Minions]]}}
{{footnote|note|13|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''}}
{{footnote|note|14|{{cite|quote=They won't join your side...mostly because they can't leave the water.|title=''[[Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'' profile}}}}
{{footnote|note|17|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''}}
{{footnote|note|15|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' / ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''}}
{{footnote|note|16|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Super Mario Run]]''}}
{{footnote|note|18|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''}}
{{footnote|note|19|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' / ''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]''}}
{{footnote|note|20|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''}}
{{footnote|note|21|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''}}
{{footnote|note|22|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' / ''[[Super Mario RPG  (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]''}}
{{footnote|note|23|{{cite|quote=In their downtime from serving in Bowser's Minions, they're in high demand as shell-wax models. Double-page spreads only, of course.|title=''Super Mario RPG'' [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) bestiary|Monster List]] profile}}}}
{{footnote|note|24|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Paper Mario]]''}}
{{footnote|note|25|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]''}}
{{footnote|note|26|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''}}
{{footnote|note|27|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' / ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''}}
{{footnote|note|28|Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''}}
</div>


==Villainous Plans==
===Notable Minions===
===All media===
<gallery>
*Defeating [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and all their heroic associates.
SMRPGNS Dr Topper.png|[[Dr. Topper]]
*Kidnapping and allowing Bowser to marry [[Princess Peach]].
PMKoopatrol.png|[[Spiky John]]
*Stealing the [[Mushroom World]]'s [[Mushroom King|kings']] magic wands and turning them into animals.
PMKoopatrol.png|[[Spiky Tom]]
*Taking over the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]
Mr.HammerPM.png|[[Mr. Hammer]]
*Trapping [[Yoshi]]'s friends in eggs.
SPMKoopaTroopaGreenVariant1.png|[[Johnson]]
SPMKoopaTroopaGreenVariant2.png|[[Private Koopa]]
Hamma Jamma.png|[[Hammer Bro captain]]
Crinkle Goomba art.png|[[Crinkle Goomba]]
PMCS Red Shy Guy.png|[[Red Shy Guy (character)|Red Shy Guy]]
PMTOK Bobby.png|[[Bob-omb (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Bob-omb]]
</gallery>


===Games===
==Weaponry and vehicles==
*Collecting the [[Sky Crystal]]s.
In addition to [[Bob-omb]]s, [[Bullet Bill]]s and other weaponry-inspired minions, Bowser's Minions utilize a wide number of other types of weaponry and vehicles. Their most common type of vehicle is the [[airship]], a staple [[level]] type seen in most of their appearances. These airships, alongside [[castle]]s, [[fortress]]es and [[tower]]s often feature a variety of traps and weapons, such as [[Bill Blaster]]s, [[Fire Bar]]s and [[Spinner]]s.
*Creating a New Galaxy under Bowser's rule.
*Defacing [[Isle Delfino]] and [[Shadow Mario|framing Mario]] for the vandalism, as a plot to eliminate Mario.
*Kidnapping babies to find the seven [[Star Children]] in order for Bowser to rule the universe.
*Kidnapping Baby Luigi and trying to kidnap Baby Mario to prevent them from defeating Bowser in the future.
*Kidnapping Mario and Luigi.
*Stealing [[Cobalt Shard]]s.
*Stealing [[Donkey Kong]]'s [[Banana Hoard]] in order to lure him into a trap and turn him into a [[Trophy]] (in the [[Subspace Emissary]]).
*Stealing the [[Music Key]]s in order to cure Bowser's tone deafness.
*Stealing the [[Star Rod (PM)|Star Rod]] and imprisoning the [[Star Spirits]].
*Taking over [[Flower Fields]] after blocking out [[the Sun]] from shining.
*Trying to ruin the vacations of [[Mario]] and Co.
*Using the Power Stars to trap Peach and the Mushroom citizens in the [[Princess Peach's Castle|castle]] walls.
*Taking Peach's Castle whole, high into space


===Cartoons===
===Weapons and Traps===
*Brainwashing the people of [[Dinosaur Land]] into bringing them Mario.
<gallery>
*Stealing the supply of Spaghetti Sauce in [[Car Land]].
NSMBW Bill Blaster Artwork.png|[[Bill Blaster]]
*Taking over [[United States|America]].
Banzai Bill Blaster NSMBW.png|[[Banzai Bill Cannon]]s
*Warping monuments from the [[Real World]] into [[Dark Land]].
NSMBU Torpedo Base Model.png|[[Torpedo tube]]s
Cannonball SMR.png|[[Cannon]]s and [[Cannonball]]s
NSMB Minigame-Bowser Statue.PNG|[[Bowser Statue]]s
Bowser GolemMK8.png|[[Bowser Monument]]
Rocketengine.png|[[Burner]]
SMM3DS Art - Fire Bar.png|[[Fire Bar]]
SM64 Flamethrower.png|[[Flamethrower]]
Watershooter.png|[[Water Shooter]]s
ElectricPressure.png|[[Zap Nozzle]]s
Firearc.png|[[Fire Shooter]]s
SMB3 Roto-Disc.jpg|[[Roto-Disc]]s
Chainball up.png|[[Spinner]]s
NSMBW Spike Ball Artwork.png|[[Spike Ball]]s
MK7 MetalBall.png|[[Metal ball]]s
SMG2 Floating Mine Render.png|[[Mikey Mine]]s
SMM-NSMBU-Grinder.png|[[Grinder]]s
MKT Icon Hammer.png|[[Hammer]]s
MKAGPDX Paintbrush.png|[[Magic brush]]
</gallery>


==Weapons Used==
===Vehicles===
===All media===
<gallery>
*[[Airship]]s
SMBW Airship Model.jpg|[[Airship]]s
*[[Koopa Clown Car]]
Bowser's Airship model NSMBU.png|[[Bowser's Airship]]
MLSSBM Koopa Cruiser.png|[[Koopa Cruiser]]
SMAS SMB3 World 8-B Screenshot.png|[[Battleship]]s
Bowser's Battle Yacht.jpg|[[Bowser's Battle Yacht]]
PMCS Super Ludship.png|[[Super Ludship]]
PMCS Super Ludsub.png|[[Super Ludsub]]
SMB3 SNES Tank Screenshot.png|[[Tank]]s
MontyTank.png|[[Monty Tank]]
Boomsday Machine.png|[[Boomsday Machine]]
Bad-Breath Express.jpg|[[Bad-Breath Express]]
Boom Boom Pom Pom Train - Super Mario 3D World.png|[[The Bullet Bill Express]]
SM3DWBF Bowser Express.jpg|[[The Bowser Express]]
SMM2-MiiOutfit-Hoverclown.png|[[Koopa Clown Car]]
SMM3DS Art - Fire Koopa Clown Car.png|[[Fire Koopa Clown Car]]
SMM-JuniorClownCar-Artwork.png|[[Junior Clown Car]]
Bowser Mobile Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|[[Bowser's Muscle Car]]
Koopa Car.png|[[Koopa Troopa Car]]s
</gallery>


===Games===
===Mechas and Robots===
*[[Bowser???]]
<gallery>
*[[Crystal Bit]]s
PMKoopaBrosBowser.png|[[Bowser???]]
*[[Magic Paintbrush]]
SMS Mecha Bowser Artwork.png|[[Mecha-Bowser]]
*[[Koopa Cruiser]]
MPSR Bowser Mech.png|[[Bowser's mech]]
*[[Power Platform]]
TheGreatKingBowserPhase1.jpg|[[The Great King Bowser]]
*[[Puff-Puff Machine]]
MechaJr.png|[[Mecha Jr.]]
*[[Toy Tank]]
Megahammer Artwork - Super Mario Galaxy 2.png|[[Megahammer]]
*[[Star Rod]]
YIDS Big Guy the Stilted.png|[[Big Guy the Stilted]]
SMG Megaleg and Moon Model.png|[[Megaleg]]
Diggaleg.png|[[Digga-Leg]]
Torkdrift Artwork SMO.jpg|[[Torkdrift]]
Mechawiggler Artwork SMO.jpg|[[Mechawiggler]]
</gallery>


===Cartoons===
==Bases and territories==
*[[Doomsub]]
The main base of operations for Bowser's Minions is [[Bowser's Castle]], with them also appearing in other territories ruled by [[Bowser]] or invaded by them. When invading territories, they are known to occupy fortifications such as [[Fortress]]es, [[Tower]]s and [[Castle]]s, with at least the smaller Fortresses found at the end of levels being built by them.<ref>{{cite|quote=A replica of the fortresses that Bowser builds. That flat roof is perfect for napping in the sun!|author= Description for the [[List of Kingdom Builder items in Super Mario Run|Bowser's Fortress item]]|title=''[[Super Mario Run]]'' Kingdom Builder}}</ref>
*[[Sinister Star]]
<gallery>
*[[Moon Man Koopa's Spaceship]]
MK8-Course-Bowser'sCastle.png|[[Bowser's Castle]]
*[[Power Pendant]]
SMM-NSMBU-Fortress.png|[[Fortress]]es
*[[Mega Mechanasaur]]
TowerNSMB2.png|[[Tower]]s
NSMBW Castle Screenshot.png|[[Castle]]s
Neobowsercastle.png|[[Neo Bowser Castle]]
SMW2 World map 2.gif|[[World 6 (Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island)|Koopa Kingdom]]
SMA4 Dark Land 4.png|[[Dark Land]]
ValleyOfBowser.png|[[Valley of Bowser]]
World Castle SM3DW.png|[[World Castle]]
World Bowser SM3DW.jpg|[[World Bowser]]
SMO Bowser Kingdom.png|[[Bowser's Kingdom]]
</gallery>


==Hideouts/Locations==
==Profiles==
*[[Bianco Hills]] - Petey Piranha's
===''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''===
*[[Big Boo's Haunt]] - Big Boo's
*'''North American website bio:''' ''As if Bowser wasn’t bad enough! Now Bowser Jr. and the Koopalings are on the move, and they’ll use every dirty trick in the book to stop Mario and his friends from reaching Princess Peach’s castle!''
*[[Bowser's Castle]] (aka Bowser's Keep or Castle Koopa) - Bowser's home and the Koopa Troop's base of operations
*[[Bowser's Dark Matter Plant]] - Bowser's
*[[Bowser's Galaxy Reactor]] - Bowser's
*[[Bowser's Star Reactor]] - Bowser's
*[[Bowser Jr.'s Airship Armada]] - Bowser Jr.'s
*[[Bowser Jr.'s Lava Reactor]] - Bowser Jr.'s and King Kaliente's
*[[Bowser Jr.'s Robot Reactor]] - Bowser Jr.'s
*[[Cloudy Climb]] - Huff N. Puff's
*[[Corona Mountain]] - Bowser and Bowser Jr.'s
*[[Crystal Palace]] - Crystal King's
*[[Deep Dark Galaxy]] - Kamella's
*[[Desert Land]] (aka Desert Hill) - Morton Koopa Jr.'s
*[[Dry Dry Ruins]] - Tutankoopa's
*[[Giant Land]] (aka Big Island)- Iggy Koopa's
*[[Ghostly Galaxy]]- Bouldergeist
*[[Good Egg Galaxy]] - King Kaliente's
*[[Goomba Road]] - Goomba Bros.' and Goomba King's
*[[Grass Land]] - Larry Koopa's
*[[Hotel Delfino]] - King Boo's
*[[Ice Land]] (aka Iced Land)- Lemmy Koopa's
*[[Koopa Bros. Fortress]] - Koopa Bros.'
*[[Mt. Lavalava]] - Lava Piranha's
*[[Noki Bay]] - Gooper Blooper's
*[[Pipe Land]] (aka Pipe Maze)- Ludwig Von Koopa's
*[[Ricco Harbor]] - Gooper Blooper's
*[[Seaside]] - Wendy O. Koopa's
*[[Shy Guy's Toy Box]] - General Guy's
*[[Sky Land]] (aka The Land & Sky)- Roy Koopa's
*[[Space Junk Galaxy]] - Kamella's
*[[Toy Time Galaxy]]- Mecha Bowser's
*[[Tubba Blubba's Castle]] - Tubba Blubba's
*[[Windy Mill]] - Tubba Blubba's Heart's


==Subsidiaries==
===''Mario & Luigi: Brothership''===
*[[Koopalings]]
{{Multilang profile
*[[Shy Guy Army]]
|columns=1
|type=website
|Jap=クッパの命令でマリオとルイージをとらえようと捜索している。彼らの支配する島の住民とは仲良くやっているようす。<ref>{{cite|title=Official Japanese ''Mario & Luigi: Brothership'' website|url=https://www.nintendo.com/jp/switch/a8e6a/story/index.html|publisher=Nintendo|language=jp|accessdate=October 26, 2024}}</ref>
|JapM=They are searching for Mario and Luigi under Bowser's orders in an attempt to capture them. They seem to be getting along well with the inhabitants of the island they rule.
}}


==Foes Faced==
==List of appearances==  
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!width=50%|Title
!width=20%|Release date
!width=10%|System/format
|-
|''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' (as Turtle Empire and Turtle Tribe)<ref name="SMB Turtle Empire"/><ref>{{cite|quote=Bumping into members of the Turtle Tribe and other baddies.|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo|language=en-us|page=10}}</ref>
|1985
|[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]]
|-
|''[[VS. Super Mario Bros.]]''
|1986
|[[VS. System]]
|-
|''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]''
|1986
|[[Family Computer Disk System|FDS]]
|-
|''[[Super Mario Bros. Special]]''
|1986
|{{wp|PC-8800 series|NEC PC-88}}
|-
|''[[All Night Nippon: Super Mario Bros.]]''
|1986
|FDS
|-
|''[[Super Mario Bros. (Game & Watch)|Super Mario Bros.]]''
|1986
|[[Game & Watch]]
|-
|''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' (as turtle tribe)<ref>{{cite|quote=A host of new characters have joined Bowser and his turtle tribe.|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo|language=en-us|page=35}}</ref>
|1988
|NES
|-
|''[[Super Mario World]]'' (as Bowser's Krazy Koopa Kritters)<ref>{{cite|quote=With a little luck (and help from a magic cape), our hearty crew can defeat the seven worlds of Bowser's Krazy Koopa Kritters.|title=''[[Super Mario World]]'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo|language=en-us|page=2}}</ref>
|1990
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]
|-
|''[[Mario is Missing! (PC)|Mario is Missing!]]''
|1992
|MS-DOS
|-
|''[[Mario is Missing! (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)|Mario is Missing!]]''
|1993
|SNES
|-
|''[[Mario is Missing! (Nintendo Entertainment System)|Mario is Missing!]]''
|1993
|NES
|-
|-
|
|''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]''
*[[Admiral Bobbery]]
|1993
*[[Axem Rangers]]
|SNES
*[[Bandana Blue]]
|-
*[[Bandana Red]]
|''[[Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World]]''
*[[Barry]]
|1993
*[[Belome]]
|SNES
*[[Birdo]]
|-
*[[Bodyguard]] ([[Machine Made]])
|''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'' (as Koopa Clan)<ref>{{cite|quote=Who could be responsible? is that evil Koopa clan at it again?|author=in-game intro|title=''[[Yoshi's Safari]]''}}</ref>
*[[Bombette]]
|1993
*[[Bonechill]]
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]
*[[Boomer (Pixl)|Boomer]] ([[Pixl]])
|-
*[[Boomer (SMRPG)|Boomer]] (Smithy Gang member)
|''[[Mario's Time Machine (PC)|Mario's Time Machine]]''
*[[Booster]]
|1993
*[[Bowyer]] (Machine Made)
|MS-DOS
*[[Brobot]] / [[Brobot L-Type]]
|-
*[[Bundt]]
|''[[Mario's Time Machine (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)|Mario's Time Machine]]''
*[[Cackletta]]
|1993
*[[Carrie]]
|SNES
*[[Chef Torte]]
|-
*[[Chef Torte's Apprentice]]
|''[[Mario's Time Machine (Nintendo Entertainment System)|Mario's Time Machine]]''
*[[Cloaker]]
|1994
*[[Count Bleck]]
|NES
*[[Count Bleck's Army]]
|-
|
|''[[Hotel Mario]]''
*[[Count Down]]
|1994
*[[Cudge]]
|[[Philips CD-i]]
*[[Culex]]
|-
*[[Czar Dragon]] / [[Zombone]]
|''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''
*[[Dark Bowser]]
|1995
*[[Dashell]]
|SNES
*[[Dimentio]]
|-
*[[Director]]
|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' (as Koopa Troop)<ref name="SMRPG Koopa Troop"/>
*[[Dodo]]
|1996
*[[Domino]]
|SNES
*[[Dottie]]
|-
*[[Exor]]
|''[[Super Mario 64]]'' (as Bowser's army)<ref name="SM64 Bowsers army">{{cite|quote=Unless Mario recovers the Power Stars immediately, the inhabitants of this world will become Bowser's army.|title=''[[Super Mario 64]]'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo|language=en-us|page=5}}</ref>
*[[Factory Chief]]
|1996
*[[Fawful]]
|[[Nintendo 64|N64]]
*[[Fleep]]
|-
*[[F.L.U.D.D]]
|''[[Yoshi's Story]]''
*[[Mokuka|Formless / Mokuka / Mokura]]
|1997
*[[Francis]]
|N64
*[[Geno]]
|-
*[[Goombario]]
|''[[Paper Mario]]'' (as Koopa Corps)<ref name="PM Koopa Corps"/>
*[[Goombella]]
|2000
*[[Grate Guy]]
|N64
*[[Gunyolk]]
|-
*[[Jagger]]
|''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]''
*[[Jinx]]
|2001
|
|[[Game Boy Advance|GBA]]
*[[Jonathan Jones]]
|-
*[[Jr. Troopa]]
|''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''
*[[King Croacus IV]]
|2002
*[[King Kalamari]]
|[[Nintendo GameCube|GCN]]
*[[Knife Guy]]
|-
*[[Kooper]]
|''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]''
*[[Koops]]
|2002
*[[Lady Bow]]
|GBA
*[[Lakilester]]
|-
*[[Lord Crump]]
|''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]''
*[[Luigi]] / [[Mr. L]]
|2003
*[[Mack]] (Machine Made)
|GBA
*[[Madame Flurrie]]
|-
*[[Magikoopa]] / [[Kamek]]
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' (as Bowser Baddies)<ref name="M&LSS Bowser Baddies"/>
*[[Manager]]
|2003
*[[Mario]]
|GBA
*[[Mallow]]
|-
*[[Midbus]]
|''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' (as Koopa Clan)<ref name="TTYD Koopa Clan"/>
*[[Mimi]]
|2004
*[[Ms. Mowz]]
|GCN
*[[O'Chunks]]
|-
*[[Parakarry]]
|''[[Mario Pinball Land]]''
*[[Piccolo]]
|2004
*[[Princess Peach Toadstool]]
|GBA
*[[Rawk Hawk]]
|-
*[[Shadoo]]
|''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''
*[[Shroob#Shroob Creatures|Shroobified enemies]]
|2004
*[[Shroob]]s
|[[Nintendo DS|DS]]
|
|-
*[[Sir Grodus]]
|''[[Super Princess Peach]]''
*[[Slim]]
|2005
*[[Smelter]]
|DS
*[[Smilax]] / [[Megasmilax]]
|-
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''
|2005
|DS
|-
|''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''
|2006
|DS
|-
|''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''
|2006
|DS
|-
|''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' (as Bowser's minions)<ref>{{cite|quote= It's a Goomba, one of Bowser's minions...|author=[[Goomba]] [[Tattle]]|title=''[[Super Paper Mario]]''}}</ref>
|2007
|[[Wii]]
|-
|''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
|2007
|Wii
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|2008
|Wii
|-
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''
|2009
|DS
|-
|''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''
|2009
|Wii
|-
|''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
|2010
|Wii
|-
|''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]''
|2010
|Wii
|-
|''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''
|2011
|[[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]]
|-
|''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''
|2012
|3DS
|-
|''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''
|2012
|3DS
|-
|''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
|2012
|[[Wii U]]
|-
|''[[New Super Luigi U]]''
|2013
|Wii U
|-
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''
|2013
|3DS
|-
|''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
|2013
|Wii U
|-
|''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''
|2014
|3DS
|-
|''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros Edition]]''
|2015
|3DS
|-
|''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]''
|2015
|Wii U
|-
|''[[Super Mario Maker]]''
|2015
|Wii U
|-
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''
|2015
|3DS
|-
|''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]''
|2016
|Wii U
|-
|''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]''
|2016
|3DS
|-
|''[[Super Mario Run]]'' (as Koopa Troop)<ref name ="SMR Koopa Troopa/>
|2016
|iOS/Android
|-
|''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]''
|2017
|3DS
|-
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'' (as Bowser Baddies and as Bowser's Minions)<ref>{{cite|quote=Hmm... Yes, very good... Now all I need are my Baddies... Bowser Baddies!|author=[[Bowser]], in [[Peach's Castle]]|title=''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''}}</ref><ref>{{cite|quote=With the explosion of the Koopa Cruiser, Bowser's Minions were sent flying off to several distant locations...|author=Introduction|title=''[[Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser]]''}}</ref>
|2017
|3DS
|-
|''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
|2017
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|-
|''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''
|2017
|3DS
|-
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'' (as Bowser's Minions and as Koopa Troop)<ref>{{cite|quote=The go-to soldiers among Bowser's Minions. They move fast and charge into foes!|author=In-game description of [[Goomba]]|title=''[[Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''}}</ref><ref name="BJJ Koopa Troop"/>
|2018
|3DS
|-
|''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]''
|2019
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]''
|2019
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''
|2019
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' (as Bowser's minions)<ref>{{cite|quote=This horrific creation was made from the faces of Bowser's minions. And each face still speaks, so it's really chatty.|author=[[Paper Mistake Buzzy Beetle]] Collectible Treasure description|title=''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''}}</ref>
|2020
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]''
|2020
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''
|2021
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''
|2022
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''
|2023
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' (as Bowser's Minions)<ref name="SMRPG Bowsers Minions">{{cite|quote=This is our finest moment! Bowser's Minions are invincible! We shall be victorious!|author=Bowser|title=''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]''}}</ref>
|2023
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' (as Koopa tribe and Koopa Clan)<ref>{{cite|quote=A spike-covered member of the Koopa tribe.|author=[[Spiny]] [[Tattle Log]]|title=''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''}}</ref><ref name="TTYD Koopa Clan"/>
|2024
|Nintendo Switch
|}
</div>
{{br}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Koopa Troop Mario Ice Capades.gif|''[[Mario Ice Capades]]''
KoopaTroopRPG.png|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
PMTTYD Twilight Town battle.png|''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''
SM3DL W3.png|''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''
Ktroop2d.png|Club Nintendo Matching Game Reward
PMOK Bowser and Minions.png|''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''
TSMBM Koopa Troop Concept Art.jpeg|Concept artwork for ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''
PN Bowser and Minions Jigsaw Puzzle.png|[[Play Nintendo]]
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=クッパ{{ruby|軍団|ぐんだん}}
|JapC=<ref>{{cite|quote=いっこくも早くパワースターを取り返さないと、この世界はクッパ軍団のものになってしまいます。|author=''[[Super Mario 64]]'' japanese manual}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=[[Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser|クッパ軍団RPG]] side mode in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'' official website|url=https://www.nintendo.com/jp/switch/aqmxa/world/index.html|publisher=Nintendo|language=ja|accessdate=October 10,2024}}</ref>
|JapR=Kuppa-gundan
|JapM=Bowser Corps
|Jap2=カメ{{ruby|帝国|ていこく}}
|Jap2R=Kame Teikoku
|Jap2M=Turtle Empire
|Jap2C=<ref>{{cite|title=スーパーマリオブラザーズ (''Sūpā Mario Burazāzu'') instruction booklet|page=10|date=1985|publisher=Nintendo|language=ja}}</ref>
|Jap2N=''Super Mario Bros.''
|Jap3=クッパ{{ruby|軍|ぐん}}
|Jap3R=Kuppa-gun
|Jap3M=Bowser Army
|Jap3C=<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/arej/adventure/index.html|title=スーパーマリオ 3Dランド : 冒険の舞台|language=ja|publisher=Nintendo|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/ardj/map/index.html|title=スーパーマリオ 3Dワールド:冒険の舞台|publisher=Nintendo|language=ja|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref>
|Jap3N=''Super Mario 3D Land'', ''Super Mario 3D World''
|Jap4=クッパ{{ruby|一味|いちみ}}
|Jap4R=Kuppa-ichimi
|Jap4M=Bowser clan
|Jap4C=<ref>{{cite|quote=クッパ一味にピーチ城が乗っ取られた?|title=''New Super Mario Bros. U'' official website|url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/arpj/story/index.html|publisher=Nintendo|language=ja|accessdate=October 10, 2024}}</ref>
|Jap4N=''New Super Mario Bros. U''
|Cat=Fortalesa d'en Bowser
|CatM=Bowser's Stronghold
|CatN=''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''
|ChiS=酷霸王军队
|ChiSN=''Super Mario 64''
|ChiSR=Kùbàwáng Jūnduì
|ChiSM=Bowser Army
|ChiSC=<ref>{{cite|url=www.ique.com/games/11011.htm|title=神游马力欧|language=zh-hans|publisher=[[iQue]]|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref>
|ChiS2=喏库军团
|ChiS2N=''Paper Mario''
|ChiS2R=Nuòkù Jūntuán
|ChiS2M=Koopa Corps
|ChiS2C=<ref>{{cite|url=www.bilibili.com/video/av75169038|language=zh-hans|title=神游纸片马力欧速通|date=November 9, 2019|timestamp=1:01:20|publisher=Bilibili|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref>
|ChiS3=酷霸王军团
|ChiS3R=Kùbàwáng Jūntuán
|ChiS3M=Bowser Corps
|ChiS4=酷霸王军
|ChiS4N=''Super Mario 3D Land'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''
|ChiS4R=Kùbàwáng Jūn
|ChiS4M=Bowser Army
|ChiS4C=<ref>{{cite|url=www.ique.com/3ds/arej/adventure/index.html|title=超级马力欧 3D乐园:冒险的舞台|publisher=iQue|accessdate=June 27, 2024|language=zh-hans}}</ref>
|ChiT=庫巴大軍
|ChiTN=''Super Mario 3D Land''
|ChiTR=Kùbā Dàjūn
|ChiTM=Bowser Army
|ChiTC=<ref>{{cite|language=zh-hant|url=www.nintendo.com.hk/3dland/adventure/index.html|title=超級瑪利歐 3D樂園 繁體中文版 - 香港任天堂網站|publisher=Nintendo HK|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref>
|ChiT2=庫巴軍團
|ChiT2R=Kùbā Jūntuán
|ChiT2M=Bowser Corps
|Dut=Bowsers onderdanen
|DutC=<ref>{{cite|title=Official Dutch ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions'' game page|url=https://www.nintendo.com/nl-nl/Games/Nintendo-3DS-games/Mario-Luigi-Superstar-Saga-Bowsers-onderdanen-1234324.html|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|language=nl|accessdate=December 10, 2024}}</ref>
|DutM=Bowser's Minions
|DutN=since ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''
|Fre=Armée de Bowser
|FreM=Bowser's army
|FreE=Les Sbires de Bowser
|FreEC=<ref>{{cite|title=Official French ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions'' game page|url=https://www.nintendo.com/fr-fr/Jeux/Jeux-Nintendo-3DS/Mario-Luigi-Superstar-Saga-Les-sbires-de-Bowser-1234324.html|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|language=de|accessdate=December 10, 2024}}</ref>
|FreEM=Bowser's minions
|FreEN=since ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''
|Ger=Bowsers Schergen
|GerC=<ref>{{cite|title=Official German ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions'' game page|url=https://www.nintendo.com/de-de/Spiele/Nintendo-3DS-Spiele/Mario-Luigi-Superstar-Saga-Bowsers-Schergen-1234324.html|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|language=de|accessdate=December 10, 2024}}</ref>
|GerM=Bowser's Minions
|GerN=since ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''
|Ita=Koopa/Tribù delle tartarughe
|ItaN=''Super Mario Bros.''
|ItaM=Koopas/Turtle tribe
|ItaC=<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' Italian instruction booklet|page=2}}</ref>
|Ita2=Soldati/Truppe di Re Attila
|Ita2N=''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''
|Ita2M=King Koopa's soldiers/troops
|Ita3=Koopa Troopa
|Ita3N=''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''
|Ita4=Esercito di Bowser
|Ita4N=''Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia''
|Ita4M=Bowser's army
|Ita4C=<ref>{{cite|date=November 15, 2018|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]''|publisher=Magazzini Salani|language=it|isbn=889367436X|page=15 and 83}}</ref>
|Ita5=Scagnozzi di Bowser
|Ita5C=<ref>{{cite|title=Official Italian ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions'' game page|url=https://www.nintendo.com/it-it/Giochi/Giochi-per-Nintendo-3DS/Mario-Luigi-Superstar-Saga-Scagnozzi-di-Bowser-1234324.html|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|language=it|accessdate=December 10, 2024}}</ref>
|Ita5M=Bowser's minions; shared with the [[Koopalings]]' second title
|Ita5N=since ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''
|Kor=쿠파 군단
|KorR=Kupa Gundan
|KorM=Koopa (Bowser) Corps
|PorA=Capangas do Bowser
|PorAC=<ref>{{cite|quote=Mas, depois que os capangas do Bowser apareceram, tudo ficou um caos!|author=Starlow|date=November 26, 2024|title=A ILHA SECRETA DO BOWSER - MARIO & LUIGI BROTHERSHIP #19 [EM PORTUGUÊS NO SWITCH]|url=https://youtu.be/5j-VesqlDjo?si=fPnrLAuNHQkvM5eG&t=1460|publisher=guilhermeoss, YouTube|language=pt-br|accessdate=December 2, 2024}}</ref>
|PorAM=Bowser's minions
|Rom=Kooper Troopers
|RomN=KidsCo promo
|RomM=Kooper Troopers. Described as "King Kooper's helpers" without explicit reference to only [[Koopa Troopa]]s.
|RomC=<ref>{{cite|url=youtu.be/K74gJKxbKuw|title=Aventurile Fratilor Super Mario promo|author=KidsCo TV|date=December 4, 2017|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 27, 2024|language=ro}}</ref>
|Spa=Ejército de Bowser
|SpaM=Bowser army
|SpaA=Gran Armada Koopa
|SpaAM=Great Koopa Army
|SpaA2=Esbirros de Bowser
|SpaA2M=Bowser's henchmen
|Spa2=Secuaces de Bowser
|Spa2C=<ref>{{cite|title=Official Spanish ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions'' game page|url=https://www.nintendo.com/es-es/Juegos/Juegos-de-Nintendo-3DS/Mario-Luigi-Superstar-Saga-Secuaces-de-Bowser-1234324.html|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|language=es-es|accessdate=December 10, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|quote=¡Pero se aparecieron los secuaces de Bowser y están sembrando el caos!|author=Starlow|''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]''}}</ref>
|Spa2M=Bowser's followers
|Spa2N=since ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''
|SpaE=(La) gran armada Koopa
|SpaEM=(The) great Koopa army
|Swe=Koopatruppen
|SweM=The Koopa troop
}}
 
==See also==
*[[8 bits]]
*[[Kremling Krew]]
*[[Smithy Gang]]
*[[Smithy Gang]]
*[[Smithy]]
*[[Spark Hunters]]
*[[Snifits]]
 
*[[Star Spirits|The Seven Star Spirits]]
==References==
*[[Super Dimentio]]
{{NIWA|SmashWiki=1}}
*[[Sushie]]
<references/>
*[[Thoreau]]
 
*[[Thudley]]
{{navboxes|
*[[Tippi]]
{{SMB}}
*[[Twink]]
{{TSMBSS animation}}
*[[Valentina]]
{{SMB3}}
*[[Vivian]]
{{TAOSMB3}}
*[[Wario]]
{{SMW}}
*[[Watt]]
{{SMW TV}}
*[[Wracktail]]
{{YI}}
*[[Secret Society of the X-Nauts|X-Naut]]s
{{SMRPG}}
*[[Yaridovich]]
{{SM64}}
*[[Yoshi (kid)]]
{{Yoshi's Story}}
*[[Yoshi]]
{{PM}}
|}
{{Super Mario Sunshine}}
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{{M&LSS}}
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{{PMTTYD}}
{{Mario Villains}}
{{M&LPIT}}
{{RPG Villains}}
{{SPP}}
{{The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! Animated}}
{{NSMB}}
{{The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3}}
{{YIDS}}
{{Super Mario World TV}}
{{SPM}}
[[Category:Organizations]]
{{SMG}}
[[Category:Enemies]]
{{SSBB}}
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This article is about the organization. For other uses, see Bowser's Minions (disambiguation).
"Team Bowser" redirects here. For other uses, see Team Bowser (disambiguation).
"Koopa Troop" redirects here. It is not to be confused with Koopa Troopa.
Bowser's Minions
Bowser and his Minions.
First appearance Super Mario Bros. (1985)
Latest appearance Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024)
Leader Bowser
Members
Member species
“All right, people! Form ranks! Jagger, head of the shelled warriors! Wizakoopa, master of the hooded sorcerers! And last but not least, Goomhilde, grande dame of the groundling Goombas! This is our finest moment! Bowser's Minions are invincible! We shall be victorious! The bridge is down, but we'll find a way to get back in! Move out, on the double!”
Bowser, Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)

Bowser's Minions, also known as the Koopa Troop,[1][2][3] Team Bowser,[4] and originally as the Turtle Empire,[5] is the primary antagonistic force of the Super Mario franchise. It is an organization of armed forces led by Bowser. The Minions repeatedly try to conquer the Mushroom Kingdom and sometimes other areas, with their goals based mainly on Bowser's own interests. Not all members of the Minions are Koopas, although they serve as the majority of them and also often have high-ranking roles. According to official character books, the army is led by the Turtle Tribe, with older material indicating the members of Bowser's "royal family" as leaders. In both Super Mario Pia and Encyclopedia Super Mario Bros., the "royal family" term is missing, and in general, the organization of Bowser's army is no longer explained, with the former reconfirming that the Turtle Tribe still leads it. As shown in New Super Mario Bros., Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, and Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey, when Bowser is absent, Bowser Jr. takes leadership of the Minions. It is also implied in Paper Mario: The Origami King that Bowser Jr. has his own army within the Minions.

The Koopa forces differ between appearances, though Goombas and Koopa Troopas consistently appear as the most common and basic troops. More elite troops of the organization consist of, for example, Hammer Bros and Magikoopas. Aside from Bowser and Bowser Jr., other notable members have been shown to hold positions of authority and leadership within the organization's hierarchy. The most prominent examples include the Koopalings (particularly common in the case of the 2D platformers) and Kamek (especially in the case of the Yoshi franchise). Other species-specific monarchs/chiefs, such as Goomboss, King Boo, King Bob-omb, Whomp King, and Petey Piranha also exist within the Minions, still acting under Bowser.

On some occasions, Bowser has teamed up with others (such as Antasma in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team) to achieve a common goal, while in other occasions, the control of the army was forcibly taken by someone else (such as King Olly in Paper Mario: The Origami King). Instances of the latter usually have Bowser temporaily team up with Mario and his friends to regain control of the Minions.

History[edit]

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Super Mario series[edit]

The Letter found at the start of World 7 in Super Mario 3D Land
Bowser and his minions in Super Mario 3D Land

Bowser's Minions are best known as the main antagonistic group in the Super Mario series, invading various kingdoms under the command of Bowser. They generally compose the bulk of the enemies that Mario must defeat, although it is often left unclear if an enemy is part of Bowser's Minions or local to the invaded territory, if not both. They are most commonly represented by enemies such as Goombas and Koopa Troopas. They are most often led by Bowser, Bowser Jr. and the Koopalings, although other bosses have also appeared occasionally.

Most commonly, Bowser's Minions have invaded the Mushroom Kingdom in Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Super Mario 64, New Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Galaxy, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Super Mario 3D Land, New Super Mario Bros. 2, New Super Mario Bros. U, Super Mario Run and Super Mario Odyssey. Other places invaded by Bowser's Minions include the Mushroom World (in Super Mario Bros. 3), Dinosaur Land (in Super Mario World), Isle Delfino (in Super Mario Sunshine), various Galaxies across the universe (in Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2), the Sprixie Kingdom (in Super Mario 3D World), various kingdoms cross the Earth (in Super Mario Odyssey), Lake Lapcat (in Bowser's Fury) and the Flower Kingdom (in Super Mario Bros. Wonder).

Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels and Super Mario Bros. 3 predate the use of "Bowser's Minions" as the term referring to the enemies present in these games, instead using "Turtle Tribe" or "Turtle Empire" to fill the same role.

In Super Mario Run, one of the Weekend Spotlights in the Remix 10 mode focuses on Bowser's Minions, with the Super Bonus Game exclusively offering statues of species that are part of Bowser's Minions during these periods.

DIC cartoons[edit]

The Super Mario Bros. Super Show![edit]

Koopa Pack
The Koopa Pack in "Raiders of the Lost Mushroom"

In The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, the enemies under the command of King Koopa are often referred to as the Koopa Pack, although it seems to be used interchangeably between generic minions of King Koopa and a core group consisting of King Koopa, Mouser, Tryclyde, and a single Koopa Troopa. On one occasion, they also went by Koopa Troopers and Team Koopa. In the show, all of the members (except for King Koopa) are somewhat unintelligent. In "Raiders of the Lost Mushroom," Mouser, Tryclyde, and Koopa Troopa said that stealing is wrong, which made King Koopa (or Kolonel von Koop as he was called) angrily hit them with a whip and say that bad guys are supposed to steal. Occasionally, Clawgrip and Fryguy also join the ensemble.

The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]

In The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, Bowser's Minions appear as recurring characters, the most frequent being the Sledge Bros, Boomerang Bros, and Paragoombas.

Yoshi franchise[edit]

It has been requested that this section be rewritten. Reason: Needs to be a bit more detailed. Some games like Yoshi's New Island and Yoshi's Island DS differ from this format

Like in the mainline Super Mario platformers, Bowser's Minions appear as the main enemies in the Yoshi franchise and are led by Baby Bowser, who is cared for by Kamek. Kamek sends his Toadies to steal Baby Mario or the other babies from Yoshi and the other Yoshis as they adventure through Yoshi's Island to save Baby Luigi, and the stork from Bowser's Minions and help the baby brothers reunite with each other. The composition of the troop follows somewhat different trends in the Yoshi franchise than the mainline Super Mario platformers. For example, Shy Guys appear as the most commonly encountered and basic enemy in the Koopa Troop instead of Goombas and Koopa Troopas.

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

During Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and its remake, Bowser's Minions are taken over by the Smithy Gang when they invade Bowser's Keep via Exor. Over the course of the game, Bowser slowly loses the remainder of his Minions, with the Terrapin leader Jagger and Goomba leader Goomhilde defecting, while Magikoopa leader Wizakoopa is brainwashed by the Smithy Gang to defend Bowser's Castle.

By the time Bowser is met at Booster Tower, there are no more remaining Minions by his side. He is then forced to become allies with Mario, Mallow, and Geno in order to regain his troops, although he claims they actually joined him and are now members of his army. Bowser regains control of his troops after Smithy is defeated, and they go about repairing his castle.

Mario Party series[edit]

Koopa Kids act as Bowser's primary minions throughout the Mario Party, with many of them accompanying him in Mario Party, Mario Party, Mario Party 2, Mario Party 3, Mario Party 4, Mario Party 5, Mario Party 6, Mario Party Advance, and Mario Party 7, though several other minions appear in various games in the series.

Mario Party[edit]

In Mario Party, one of Bowser's Goomba minions appears on Peach's Birthday Cake and sells "Strawbery Seed decorations" for 30 coins, which grow Piranha Plants. The Goomba also hosts the Flower Lottery, congratulating players and forcing them to see Bowser and purchase the Bowser Cake if they "win". On Eternal Star, seven Koopa Kids guard the Stars for Bowser, challenging the players for them.

Mario Party 2[edit]

In Mario Party 2, a Koopa Kid appears where the Star Space was on boards and takes 5 coins from the player when they pass. Later on, several Koopa Kids kidnap Toad following Bowser's orders and appear as hosts, bankers and shopkeepers in Bowser Land. A few of Bowser's Minions can be seen in Bowser Land, with several also being depicted as floats in the Bowser Parade.

Mario Party DS[edit]

In Mario Party DS, Bowser's Minions appear as bosses, attempting to prevent Mario and friends from reaching Bowser's Castle and returning to their original size.

Mario Party 9[edit]

In Mario Party 9, playable characters Shy Guy and Magikoopa act as Bowser's Minions in the game's Solo Mode, stealing back the Mini Stars from the heroes for Bowser if either of them wins in a board. Bowser also sends his minions to each location throughout story mode to deal with the heroes and guard the Mini Stars. Bob-omb Factory is also stated to be a base of Bowser's Minions where things such as Bob-ombs are produced.

Mario Party: Island Tour[edit]

In Mario Party: Island Tour, several of Bowser's Minions, also referred to here as Bowser's underlings, appear as guards in Bowser's Tower after its creation near the Party Islands. Bowser also creates bubble clones of the playable characters to challenge the player using his bubble machine at the top of the tower.

Mario Party 10[edit]

In Mario Party 10, Bowser's Minions appear as bosses guarding the Fortresses and Castles on each board. Minions such as Lava Bubbles and Charvaarghs appear as obstacles on Chaos Castle.

Super Mario Party intro scene - Bowser's minions.
Bowser and his minions in Super Mario Party

Super Mario Party[edit]

In Super Mario Party, some of Bowser's Minions join him in competing alongside Mario and friends for the title of Super Star, while Kamek also serves as a judge alongside Toad and Toadette.

Mario Party Superstars[edit]

In Mario Party Superstars, the Goomba minion from Peach's Birthday Cake returns, once again hosting the Flower Lottery. If the player wins the Flower Lottery, the Goomba asks them to give Bowser his best.

Super Mario Party: Jamboree[edit]

In Super Mario Party Jamboree, Bowser's Minions, led by Kamek, aid in setting up and running the party's boards. Several shops and other services are also ran by Bowser's Minions, such as Koopa Troopas and Boos. Bowser's Minions can also be seen operating in King Bowser's Keep.

Paper Mario series[edit]

Paper Mario[edit]

In Paper Mario, Bowser’s army is known as the Koopa Corps[6]. They take over the Mushroom Kingdom after Bowser steals the Star Rod, captures Princess Peach by lifting her castle from the ground and seals the Star Spirits into cards. Throughout the game, Bowser’s army stand in Mario’s way by hiding each of the Star Spirits away in different places. In Bowser's Castle and Princess Peach's Castle, they are primarily represented by Koopatrols, Hammer Bros., and blue Magikoopas, occasionally joined by others. During Chapter 7, Lakilester, a Lakitu working for Huff N. Puff defects from the army, choosing to help Mario instead.

The Koopa Corps also hosts the 64th Trivia Quiz-Off in Peach’s Castle, an event presented by Mr. Hammer.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door[edit]

In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and its remake, Bowser's Minions are known as the Koopa Clan[7], a name also used to refer to Koopas as a whole, in both these games and others. They follow Bowser in his search of Princess Peach and the Crystal Stars in Rogueport and the areas surrounding it. The Koopa Clan first appears after Bowser summons them to confront the X-Nauts led by Lord Crump in Twilight Town. From this point onwards, the enemies such as Koopatrols and Hammer Bros. can be found in Rogueport Underground. Once again, the Koopa Clan is represented by Koopatrols, Hammer Bros., and blue Magikoopas.

Super Paper Mario[edit]

Bowser's minions reapper in Super Paper Mario, where they're first seen preparing to invade Peach's Castle, unaware that she had already been abducted. They are then captured by Count Bleck and taken to his castle, where they attend a sham wedding between Bowser and Princess Peach witnessing the creation of the Chaos Heart. Afterwards, Count Bleck's assistant Nastasia brainwashes most of the minions, who then act as enemies for the entire game. Certain members also help Luigi and Peach escape from Castle Bleck and some continue to serve Bowser in the Bitlands, holding down an old fort.

Paper Mario: Sticker Star[edit]

In Paper Mario: Sticker Star, Bowser's Minions appear to crash the Sticker Fest, spectating as Bowser steals the Sticker Comet and subsequently splits it up into the Comet Pieces and Royal Stickers, several of which fell in their hands. They are present throughout the game following his orders, attempting to hinder Mario's progress.

Paper Mario: Color Splash[edit]

In Paper Mario: Color Splash, Bowser's Minions once again follow Bowser's orders as he invades Prism Island. During the game, they follow Bowser despite him being under the black paint's control, attempting to collect paint from Prism Island while guarding the Paint Stars.

Bowser's Minions barge into Bowser's Castle in Paper Mario: The Origami King
Bowser's Minions charge into Bowser's Castle

Paper Mario: The Origami King[edit]

Bowser's Minions return in Paper Mario: The Origami King, where most of them are folded by King Olly into Folded Soldiers, serving him. The remainder of the troops that managed to escape in Bowser's Castle are found working at Shangri-Spa, after Kamek accidentally crashed the castle into the facilities. After Mario rescues Bowser, the troops assist them in reaching Peach's Castle in order to defeat King Olly and rescue Princess Peach.

Cafés ran by Bowser's Minions can occasionally be found throughout the game, and they serve as a secret hang out spots for Minions to relax.

Mario & Luigi series[edit]

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

A Koopa Troopa from the Koopa Cruiser in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga.

In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and its remake, Bowser's Minions are known as the Bowser Baddies[8]. They travel alongside Bowser in the Koopa Cruiser to the Beanbean Kingdom in order to reclaim Princess Peach's stolen voice. On their way there, they are shot down by Cackletta and Fawful, and the troops are scattered throughout the kingdom. After Cackletta possesses Bowser's body, she takes control of his castle and the Bowser Baddies, planning to destroy the Beanbean Kingdom. She is stopped by Mario, Luigi and Prince Peasley, who blow up the castle.

In Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser, they are now referred to as Bowser's Minions in the English localization, despite the name "Bowser Baddies" remaining in the main game. During this story mode, Captain Goomba, alongside other captains Captain Koopa Troopa, Captain Boo and Captain Shy Guy, set out to reunite and recruit all troop that were brainwashed by Fawful, and eventually rescue Bowser.

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time[edit]

In Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, Bowser's Minions appear again in the past, under the command of Baby Bowser. They first appear flying the Koopa Cruiser after evacuating Baby Peach, Baby Mario, Baby Luigi and Toadsworth the Younger from Peach's Castle after the Shroob invasion begins. After briefly stopping to pick up the adult Mario and Luigi in Hollijolli Village, they are shot down by a Shroob saucer and crash-land at Bowser's Castle.

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

In Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story and its remake, Bowser's Minions are taken over by Fawful and are brainwashed into being loyal to him. While Bowser is travelling through Dimble Wood, the Minions, under the command of Midbus, pilot Bowser's Castle, crushing him and afterwards battling his giant form. After Bowser's Castle is turned into the Fawful Theater, they can be seen spectating the show. Three notable minions, known as Private Goomp, Corporal Paraplonk and Sergeant Guy first appear in this game, assisting Bowser before betraying him and joining Fawful's side.

The Minions are shown to be split into different divisions, such as the Goomba squadron, the Shy Guy corps, the Koopa unit, the Bob-omb squad, and the Magikoopa corps, similarly to their appearance in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. As Bowser rescues his soldiers, he is able to use them as Brawl Attacks. After Fawful is defeated, the Minions are freed, and assist in fixing Bowser's Castle, once again reminiscent of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.

Bowser's Minions are also featured in the remake's side mode Bowser Jr.'s Journey. In it, Bowser Jr. and the Koopalings set out on a journey to find a cure to the Blorbs-afflicted minions in Bowser's Castle. While Bowser, Bowser Jr. and the Koopalings are away from the castle, Fawful hires the Best Fitness Friends to take over and hypnotize the remaining minions. The story then follows Bowser Jr. as he rescues and recruits the members of his army, and ultimately defeats the Best Fitness Friends and takes back their castle.

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team[edit]

In Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, Bowser's Minions invite themselves to Pi'illo Island, escorting Bowser there after he hears about it. When Bowser joins forces with Antasma, his Minions assist them in taking over the island, capturing Princess Peach and finding the Dream Stone. Private Goomp, Corporal Paraplonk and Sergeant Guy return in this game, now promoted to Bowser's “personal guard” and known as the Elite Trio. Alongside Kamek, they act as Bowser's top henchmen.

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam[edit]

In Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, Bowser's Minions encounter their paper counterparts after they are released from the mysterious book and join forces with them to take over the Mushroom Kingdom when Bowser unites with Paper Bowser. Throughout the game, many of Bowser's Minions attempt to defeat and capture Mario, Luigi and Paper Mario while some guard the kidnapped Princess Peach and Paper Peach after they are captured by the Bowsers. At the top of Mount Brrr, Bowser's Minions operate a base manned by King Bob-omb that launches cardboard terrain and Paper minions around the Mushroom Kingdom, as well as a small fortification called Bowser's Villa, where the princesses were briefly held. Additionally, the Minions control a dungeon underneath Twinsy Tropics, where captured Toads are forced to mine Fire Ore for Neo Bowser Castle.

While the Lakitus that run the Lakitu Info Centers through out the kingdom act helpful towards Mario's party, they secretly leak information about them to Bowser. The Lakitus consider him a VIPs, and even have a special shortcut leading directly to his Villa in Mount Brrr.[9]

Mario & Luigi: Brothership[edit]

In Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Bowser and his minions are transported to Concordia. They are first fought on either Skorcheen Island or Slippenglide Island. They occupy Offandon Island where they turn the locals against Mario and Luigi, and hold Bowser's Castle on Wayaway Island. Several of Bowser's Minions are captured by Zokket's army and infused with Glohm, and all minions are infected when Reclusa spreads Glohm all throughout the world. Defeating 300 of Bowser's Minions fulfills the Minion Buster challenge. In Reclusa's Mushroom Kingdom illusion, Bowser's Minions endlessly party alongside the Toads claiming to have made peace with them.

After Concordia is restored, Bowser's Minions all rush to the newly opened portal back to the Mushroom Kingdom.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Bowser's Minions form part of the Subspace Army, commanded by Bowser, Ganondorf, and Wario. Although the group is led by Master Hand, it is later revealed that he is being used by Tabuu in order to trick the three commanders into enveloping the World of Trophies into Subspace.

Mario Super Sluggers[edit]

In Mario Super Sluggers, Bowser’s Minions invade the Baseball Kingdom, lead by Bowser Jr. They cause chaos in each stadium, doing things such as locking Green Paratroopa in his lighthouse or attacking Red Toad to try and capture Princess Daisy. Many battle missions are completed against them throughout Challenge Mode. The minions who are directly fought also make up the members of the Bowser Monsters team, alongside Bowser and Bowser Jr., and are fought at both Bowser Jr. Playroom and Bowsers Castle. While Boo and Red Shy Guy are depicted as minions in cutscenes, in gameplay they are respectively on the Wario Muscles and Yoshi Eggs teams.

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

In Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition, some members of Bowser's Minions, especially those accidentally trapped inside Baddie Blocks, fight alongside Mario and Luigi to stop Bowser from abusing the power of the Orbs.

Mario Tennis Aces[edit]

In Mario Tennis Aces, Bowser’s Minions can be found operating on the seas surrounding the Kingdom of Bask, with Koopa Troopa brothers ferrying Mario and Toad between locations on Airships. Bowser has instructed his minions, including Kamek, to locate the Power Stones, with his minions guarding the final Power Stone at his castle on Inferno Island. This leads to several confrontations with Mario, who is also searching for the Power Stones. The Koopalings' Airships from New Super Mario Bros. U can also be seen flying in the background of the Savage Sea court, while several minions are spectators to the Tennis matches throughout the game.

Dr. Mario World[edit]

In Dr. Mario World, many of Bowser's minions, alongside Toads, are sent into a panic and fall ill due to the virus invasion. This prompts Bowser to work alongside Peach, Mario and many other characters to hunt down all the viruses. During the game's Clinic Events, sick Minions such as two Goombas, a Spike, a Koopa Troopa, two Piranha Plants, a Paragoombas, a Koopa Paratroopa, a Shy Guy and two Bloopers can be cured.

Alongside Dr. Bowser and Dr. Bowser Jr., the Koopalings, Kamek, a Lakitu, a Goomba Tower, a Koopa Troopa, a Blooper, a Boo, King Boo, a Piranha Plant and Petey Piranha appear as Doctors. Additionally, many other Minions appear as Assistants.

Mario Golf: Super Rush[edit]

In Mario Golf: Super Rush, Bowser's Minions are overpowered and frozen by the Snow King's minions on Mount Snow after Bowser falls asleep. After the player's Mii character uses the Power of Flame to light the brazier in the town center, the minions thaw out and give the player access to the town’s facilities. It is stated that the Bowser Highlands course was built at Bowser’s vacation home by the minions, following Bowser’s orders, and filled with traps for a showdown with Mario. Outside of story mode, several of Bowser's Minions can be found as obstacles in Bowser Highlands.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie[edit]

“My army! Koopas! Goombas! Whatever those things are!”
Bowser, The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Bowser's army plays a prominent role in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, starting with their invasion of the Snow Kingdom, and obtaining the Super Star in its castle. The army is led by the Koopa General, taking orders from Bowser, with Kamek serving as his adviser.

Structure[edit]

Leaders[edit]

Bowser's Minions, as the name suggests, are primarily led by Bowser[10] himself, including as Baby Bowser (in the Yoshi franchise) and Dry Bowser, although the latter has also appeared separately as a boss in Mario Party: Island Tour. As Bowser's heir, Bowser Jr. also commands the Minions.[11] Directly below them are the seven Koopalings and Kamek, who acts as Bowser's adviser[12] and Bowser Jr.'s caretaker.[13] Both the Koopalings and Kamek are referred to as First officers in Bowser Jr.'s Journey, commanding other troops in the game.

Recurring bosses[edit]

Since Super Mario Bros. 3, various bosses have been associated with Bowser's army, often fought at the end of levels, or as area bosses in series such as the Paper Mario series or the Mario & Luigi series. The most common of those are Boom Booms. Other bosses are depicted as rulers of a certain group of enemies, while still working as Bowser's Minions. These include, for example, Petey Piranha and Piranha Plants, King Boo and Boos, and King Bob-omb and Bob-ombs.

Other characters shown to be in charge of groups of minions include Wizakoopa, Jagger and Goomhilde in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (and its remake), Kammy Koopa in Paper Mario and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (and its remake), Army Hammer Bro in Super Princess Peach and the Koopa General in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. In Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser, the Elite Captain Quartet act as leaders of units of minions in the field.

1 - Appear as the bosses of airships in Super Mario 3D Land
2 - Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in Super Mario 64 DS
3 - Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
4 - Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in New Super Mario Bros U

Other bosses
Koopa Bros.1Tutankoopa1Tubba Blubba1Big Lantern Ghost1General Guy1Lava Piranha1Huff N. Puff1Crystal King1Chief Chilly2Giant Kamek3Mummipokey4Cheepskipper4Lakithunder4Dino Piranha5Kamella5Bouldergeist5King Lakitu6Gobblegut6Megasparkle Goomba7Tower Power Pokey7Mizzter Blizzard7Boss Brolder8King Ka-thunk8Hisstocrat8Motley Bossblob8Prince Bully8Mollusque-Lanceur9Cookatiel9Ruined Dragon9Broodals9Reznors10 (mind controlled)[14]

1 - Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in Paper Mario
2 - Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in Super Mario 64 DS
3 - Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in Super Princess Peach
4 - Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in New Super Mario Bros.
5 - Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in Super Mario Galaxy
6 - Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in Super Mario Galaxy 2
7 - Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in Paper Mario: Sticker Star
8 - Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in Super Mario 3D World
9 - Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in Super Mario Odyssey
10 - Appear as a boss under Bowser's command in Super Mario World


Enhanced minion bosses[edit]

Occasionally, some minions have appeared as bosses, generally after being enhanced by Kamek's magic (such as in the Yoshi's Island series) or other means. These minions can sometimes look visually distinct from other minions, although often they are simply enlarged versions of them.

Enhanced minion bosses
Yoshi's Island series
Burt the Bashful1 4Salvo the Slime1Bigger Boo1Roger the Potted Ghost1Naval Piranha14Marching Milde1Hookbill the Koopa1Sluggy the Unshaven1Raphael the Raven1Tap-Tap the Red Nose1Big Burt Bros. 2Gilbert the Gooey2Big Bungee Piranha2Hector the Reflector2Bessie Bass2Priscilla the Peckish2Six-Face Sal2Moltz the Very Goonie2Big Beanie3Count Fang3King Clawdaddy3Furious Fred de Fillet3Punkey the Pokey Prince3Big Montgomery4Knot-Wing the Koopa4Bunson the Hot Dog4Miss Cluck the Insincere4Snifberg the Unfeeling4Yarrctopus5Tin-Can Condor5Burt the Ball5Spike the Piranha5Shogun of Skewers5Gator Train5Mr. Geary5
Super Mario series and Mario Party series
Mega Goomba6 7Sledge Bro6Mega Cheep Chomp6Mega Blooper6 7Mega Monty Mole6 7Mega Mechakoopa6Mega Dry Bones7Mega Stingby8Mega Rocky Wrench8

1 - Appears in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
2 - Appears in Yoshi's Island DS
3 - Appears in Yoshi's New Island
4 - Appears in Yoshi's Wooly World
5 - Originally created from scrap material in Yoshi's Crafted World
6 - Appears in Mario Party 10
7 - Appears in Mario Party: Star Rush
8 - Appears in Super Mario Party Jamboree

Recurring minions[edit]

The number of members in Bowser's army varies greatly between games, with many species appearing only a few times. However, there are a number of recurring minions who appear consistently throughout the franchise. These minions are often described as belonging to Bowser's army or can be found inside places directly controlled by it, such as Castles, Fortresses, Airships or similar structures.

Goombas[edit]

1 - Recruitable troop in Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser
2 - "A host of new enemies have joined Bowser and his turtle tribe." – Super Mario Bros. 3 instruction booklet. Nintendo (American English). Page 35.
3 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in New Super Mario Bros. 2
4 - "Bowser's minions. Often mistaken for Goombas." – Data House encyclopedia. Mario Party Superstars.
5 - Super Mario Run Weekend Spotlight: Bowser's Minions

Koopas[edit]

1 - Recruitable troop in Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser
2 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in New Super Mario Bros. U
3 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Baby Bowser's or Kamek's Minions in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

Piranha Plants[edit]

1 - Super Mario Bros. instruction booklet.
2 - "A host of new enemies have joined Bowser and his turtle tribe." – Super Mario Bros. 3 instruction booklet. Nintendo (American English). Page 35.

Other minions[edit]

1 - Recruitable troop in Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser
2 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Paper Mario: The Origami King
3 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Super Mario World
4 - Visible in a letter from Super Mario 3D Land
5 - Recruitable troop in Bowser Jr.'s Journey
6 - Appears in a Bowser stage in Super Mario 64
7 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Super Mario 3D Land

Less common minions
Super Mario series Goombas Hefty Goomba1Big Goomba1Tail Goomba2Big Tail Goomba3Cat Goomba4Goombeetle5Gamboo1
Koopas Climbing Koopa6Big Dry Bones7Parabones4Snow Spike8Shova1
Piranha Plants Big Piranha Plant1Bone Piranha Plant9Big Bone Piranha Plant9Inky Piranha Plant10Fire Stalking Piranha Plant3Trottin' Piranha Plant1Bone Run Run Packun1
Ghosts Big Boo4Stretch11Bomb Boo3Fishing Boo12Mattermouth13
Bullet Bills Tail Bullet Bill2Cat Bullet Bill4Bull's-Eye Bill7Renketsu Search Killer1Cat Banzai Bill4Torpedo Ted7Targeting Ted7Missile Meg1Seeker Bullet Bill1
Aquatic minions Spiny Cheep Cheep11Blooper Nanny11Jelectro11Lava Lotus11Urchin14Rammerhead4Madpole4Splounder4Anglefish1
Stone minions Thwimp6Flomp13Wallop2Grrrol7Mega Grrrol7Brolder4Grumblump4
Fire minions Fire Snake11Hot Foot11Lil Sparky6Hothead6Li'l Cinder13Magmaargh13Magmaw7Charvaargh4Splorch4Lava Blobble4Li'l Scorcher4
Miscellaneous Flame Chomp11Chuckya15Wiggler5Mandibug5Spangler5Octoomba5Octoguy5Rocto5Undergrunt Gunner13Morty Mole2Fake Block2Blokkablok2Flophopper2Sandmaargh2Coin Coffer2Stingby2Draglet2Prongo2Big Chain Chomp9Big Amp7Mecha Cheep7Scuttlebug16Scaredy Rat16Sherm17Ant Trooper18Fizzlit4Flopter4Ka-thunk4Blockstepper4Skipsqueak4Spiny Skipsqueak4Conkdor4Flying Mechakoopa1Smogrin1Bulrush1Noknok1
Yoshi's Island series Shy Guys Stilt Guy19Spear Guy19Dancing Spear Guy19Woozy Guy19Relay Heihō19Pyro Guy19Stretch19Mace Guy21Mega Guy21Metal Guy21Scorchit20Bandit19
Blow Hards and Piranha Plants Blow Hard20Hanging Blow Hard20Drool Hard20Wild Ptooie Piranha20
Miscellaneous Skeleton Goonie19Caged Ghost19Slime19Fang19Gusty19Milde19Tap-Tap21Tap-Tap the Golden19Super Big Tap-Tap20Rocket Guy20Kaboomba21
Super Mario RPG Pro Goomba22Terrapin22Terra Cotta22Malakoopa22Big Troopa23Grand Troopa22Chaindelier22
Paper Mario series Koopatrol24Spiked Goomba24Paint Guy25
Mario & Luigi series Boom Guy26Jailgoon27Sniffle Thwomp27Shy Guy R28Walker Guy28Shy Guy Airtub28Shy Guy Airtub R28Commander Lakitu28

1 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Super Mario Bros. Wonder
2 - Visible in a letter or in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in from Super Mario 3D Land
3 - Recruitable troop in Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser
4 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Super Mario 3D World
5 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Super Mario Galaxy
6 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Super Mario World / Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2
7 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Super Mario Galaxy 2
8 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Paper Mario: The Origami King
9 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in New Super Mario Bros. 2
10 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
11 - "A host of new enemies have joined Bowser and his turtle tribe." – Super Mario Bros. 3 instruction booklet. Nintendo (American English). Page 35.
12 - Super Mario Run Weekend Spotlight: Bowser's Minions
13 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Super Mario Galaxy 2
14 - "They won't join your side...mostly because they can't leave the water." – Bowser Jr.'s Journey profile.
17 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Super Mario Odyssey
15 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS
16 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Super Mario Run
18 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
19 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island / Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3
20 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Yoshi's Island DS
21 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Yoshi's New Island
22 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars / Super Mario RPG
23 - "In their downtime from serving in Bowser's Minions, they're in high demand as shell-wax models. Double-page spreads only, of course." – Super Mario RPG Monster List profile.
24 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Paper Mario
25 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Paper Mario: Color Splash
26 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
27 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story / Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey
28 - Appears in a castle or similar structure occupied by Bowser's Minions in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team

Notable Minions[edit]

Weaponry and vehicles[edit]

In addition to Bob-ombs, Bullet Bills and other weaponry-inspired minions, Bowser's Minions utilize a wide number of other types of weaponry and vehicles. Their most common type of vehicle is the airship, a staple level type seen in most of their appearances. These airships, alongside castles, fortresses and towers often feature a variety of traps and weapons, such as Bill Blasters, Fire Bars and Spinners.

Weapons and Traps[edit]

Vehicles[edit]

Mechas and Robots[edit]

Bases and territories[edit]

The main base of operations for Bowser's Minions is Bowser's Castle, with them also appearing in other territories ruled by Bowser or invaded by them. When invading territories, they are known to occupy fortifications such as Fortresses, Towers and Castles, with at least the smaller Fortresses found at the end of levels being built by them.[15]

Profiles[edit]

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe[edit]

  • North American website bio: As if Bowser wasn’t bad enough! Now Bowser Jr. and the Koopalings are on the move, and they’ll use every dirty trick in the book to stop Mario and his friends from reaching Princess Peach’s castle!

Mario & Luigi: Brothership[edit]

  • Website description:
    • Japanese:
      クッパの命令でマリオとルイージをとらえようと捜索している。彼らの支配する島の住民とは仲良くやっているようす。[16]
      (Translation: They are searching for Mario and Luigi under Bowser's orders in an attempt to capture them. They seem to be getting along well with the inhabitants of the island they rule.)

List of appearances[edit]

Title Release date System/format
Super Mario Bros. (as Turtle Empire and Turtle Tribe)[5][17] 1985 NES
VS. Super Mario Bros. 1986 VS. System
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels 1986 FDS
Super Mario Bros. Special 1986 NEC PC-88
All Night Nippon: Super Mario Bros. 1986 FDS
Super Mario Bros. 1986 Game & Watch
Super Mario Bros. 3 (as turtle tribe)[18] 1988 NES
Super Mario World (as Bowser's Krazy Koopa Kritters)[19] 1990 SNES
Mario is Missing! 1992 MS-DOS
Mario is Missing! 1993 SNES
Mario is Missing! 1993 NES
Super Mario All-Stars 1993 SNES
Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World 1993 SNES
Yoshi's Safari (as Koopa Clan)[20] 1993 SNES
Mario's Time Machine 1993 MS-DOS
Mario's Time Machine 1993 SNES
Mario's Time Machine 1994 NES
Hotel Mario 1994 Philips CD-i
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island 1995 SNES
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (as Koopa Troop)[1] 1996 SNES
Super Mario 64 (as Bowser's army)[21] 1996 N64
Yoshi's Story 1997 N64
Paper Mario (as Koopa Corps)[6] 2000 N64
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 2001 GBA
Super Mario Sunshine 2002 GCN
Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 2002 GBA
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 2003 GBA
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (as Bowser Baddies)[8] 2003 GBA
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (as Koopa Clan)[7] 2004 GCN
Mario Pinball Land 2004 GBA
Super Mario 64 DS 2004 DS
Super Princess Peach 2005 DS
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time 2005 DS
New Super Mario Bros. 2006 DS
Yoshi's Island DS 2006 DS
Super Paper Mario (as Bowser's minions)[22] 2007 Wii
Super Mario Galaxy 2007 Wii
Super Smash Bros. Brawl 2008 Wii
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story 2009 DS
New Super Mario Bros. Wii 2009 Wii
Super Mario Galaxy 2 2010 Wii
Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition 2010 Wii
Super Mario 3D Land 2011 3DS
New Super Mario Bros. 2 2012 3DS
Paper Mario: Sticker Star 2012 3DS
New Super Mario Bros. U 2012 Wii U
New Super Luigi U 2013 Wii U
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team 2013 3DS
Super Mario 3D World 2013 Wii U
Yoshi's New Island 2014 3DS
Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros Edition 2015 3DS
Yoshi's Woolly World 2015 Wii U
Super Mario Maker 2015 Wii U
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam 2015 3DS
Paper Mario: Color Splash 2016 Wii U
Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS 2016 3DS
Super Mario Run (as Koopa Troop)[3] 2016 iOS/Android
Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World 2017 3DS
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions (as Bowser Baddies and as Bowser's Minions)[23][24] 2017 3DS
Super Mario Odyssey 2017 Nintendo Switch
Mario Party: The Top 100 2017 3DS
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey (as Bowser's Minions and as Koopa Troop)[25][2] 2018 3DS
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe 2019 Nintendo Switch
Yoshi's Crafted World 2019 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario Maker 2 2019 Nintendo Switch
Paper Mario: The Origami King (as Bowser's minions)[26] 2020 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario 3D All-Stars 2020 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury 2021 Nintendo Switch
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope 2022 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario Bros. Wonder 2023 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario RPG (as Bowser's Minions)[27] 2023 Nintendo Switch
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (as Koopa tribe and Koopa Clan)[28][7] 2024 Nintendo Switch

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese クッパ軍団ぐんだん[29][30][31]
Kuppa-gundan
Bowser Corps
カメ帝国ていこく[32]
Kame Teikoku
Turtle Empire Super Mario Bros.
クッパぐん[33][34]
Kuppa-gun
Bowser Army Super Mario 3D Land, Super Mario 3D World
クッパ一味いちみ[35]
Kuppa-ichimi
Bowser clan New Super Mario Bros. U
Catalan Fortalesa d'en Bowser[?] Bowser's Stronghold The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Chinese (simplified) 酷霸王军队[36]
Kùbàwáng Jūnduì
Bowser Army Super Mario 64
喏库军团[37]
Nuòkù Jūntuán
Koopa Corps Paper Mario
酷霸王军团[?]
Kùbàwáng Jūntuán
Bowser Corps
酷霸王军[38]
Kùbàwáng Jūn
Bowser Army Super Mario 3D Land / Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
Chinese (traditional) 庫巴大軍[39]
Kùbā Dàjūn
Bowser Army Super Mario 3D Land
庫巴軍團[?]
Kùbā Jūntuán
Bowser Corps
Dutch Bowsers onderdanen[40] Bowser's Minions since Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
French Armée de Bowser[?] Bowser's army
French (NOE) Les Sbires de Bowser[41] Bowser's minions since Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
German Bowsers Schergen[42] Bowser's Minions since Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
Italian Koopa/Tribù delle tartarughe[43] Koopas/Turtle tribe Super Mario Bros.
Soldati/Truppe di Re Attila[?] King Koopa's soldiers/troops The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
Koopa Troopa[?] - Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
Esercito di Bowser[44] Bowser's army Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia
Scagnozzi di Bowser[45] Bowser's minions; shared with the Koopalings' second title since Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
Korean 쿠파 군단[?]
Kupa Gundan
Koopa (Bowser) Corps
Portuguese (NOA) Capangas do Bowser[46] Bowser's minions
Romanian Kooper Troopers[47] Kooper Troopers. Described as "King Kooper's helpers" without explicit reference to only Koopa Troopas. KidsCo promo
Spanish Ejército de Bowser[?] Bowser army
Secuaces de Bowser[48][49] Bowser's followers since Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
Spanish (NOA) Gran Armada Koopa[?] Great Koopa Army
Esbirros de Bowser[?] Bowser's henchmen
Spanish (NOE) (La) gran armada Koopa[?] (The) great Koopa army
Swedish Koopatruppen[?] The Koopa troop

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "This is our finest moment! The Koopa Troop is invincible! We shall be victorious!" – Bowser, in Rose Way. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.
  2. ^ a b "Let's show 'em what the Koopa Troop can do!" – Bowser Jr., in Extra Spice. Bowser Jr.'s Journey.
  3. ^ a b "One of the members of the infamous Koopa Troop, its shell can be kicked after this foe has been stomped." – in-game description for the Green Koopa Troopa. Super Mario Run.
  4. ^ "Goombas are loyal members of Team Bowser (Screen captureMedia:YT Play Nintendo 2022-05-14 screencap Team Bowser.png)" – Play Nintendo (May 14, 2022). Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury – GET THEM GOOMBAS! 💪🍄 | @Play Nintendo (0:27). YouTube (American English). Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Soldier of the Turtle Empire, his orders are to find and destroy Mario." – Super Mario Bros. instruction booklet. Nintendo (American English). Page 10.
  6. ^ a b "Koopa Corps. Presents... The 64th Trivia Quiz-Off!!" – Paper Mario.
  7. ^ a b c "Mewh heh heh heh heh! You dare scoff at us?! Koopa Clan... FORM UP!" – Kammy Koopa, during Chapter 5. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.
  8. ^ a b "Hmm... Yes, very good... Now all I need are my Baddies... Bowser Baddies!" – Bowser, in Peach's Castle. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga.
  9. ^ "The Lakitus look like they’re helping Mario’s party, but they are actually only doing their jobs. (More specifically, the hidden truth is that they are secretly leaking information about Mario’s party to Bowser, and there are events in the game that hint at this.)" – Akira Otani (February 28, 2016). Interview: the minds behind Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam, Akira Otani and Shunsuke Kobayashi. Gaming.moe (English). Retrieved November 13, 2024. (Archived April 5, 2024, 09:33:01 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  10. ^ "The great and beloved king of the Minions! Father of Bowser Jr. He possesses more charisma and destructive power than a trillion Marios." – In-game description of Bowser (Melee). Bowser Jr.'s Journey.
  11. ^ "That punk will eventually be our boss!" "Yeah, but for now we still report to Bowser" – Roy and Wendy, during the game's intro. Bowser Jr.'s Journey.
  12. ^ "A legendary magician and trusted adviser to Bowser. For some reason he’s recently taken up cleaning as a hobby." – Kamek's description. Paper Mario: The Origami King official website. Nintendo of America (American English). Archived June 28, 2020, 15:49:04 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  13. ^ "Bowser Jr.'s attentive caretaker. Flies about on a broom shooting off powerful attacks." – In-game description of Kamek. Bowser Jr.'s Journey.
  14. ^ "There are dinosaurs called Reznor waiting in all four fortresses. No doubt they've been put under a terrible spell by Koopa." – Super Mario World instruction booklet. Nintendo (American English). Page 19.
  15. ^ "A replica of the fortresses that Bowser builds. That flat roof is perfect for napping in the sun!" – Description for the Bowser's Fortress item. Super Mario Run Kingdom Builder.
  16. ^ Official Japanese Mario & Luigi: Brothership website. Nintendo (jp). Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  17. ^ "Bumping into members of the Turtle Tribe and other baddies." – Super Mario Bros. instruction booklet. Nintendo (American English). Page 10.
  18. ^ "A host of new characters have joined Bowser and his turtle tribe." – Super Mario Bros. 3 instruction booklet. Nintendo (American English). Page 35.
  19. ^ "With a little luck (and help from a magic cape), our hearty crew can defeat the seven worlds of Bowser's Krazy Koopa Kritters." – Super Mario World instruction booklet. Nintendo (American English). Page 2.
  20. ^ "Who could be responsible? is that evil Koopa clan at it again?" – in-game intro. Yoshi's Safari.
  21. ^ "Unless Mario recovers the Power Stars immediately, the inhabitants of this world will become Bowser's army." – Super Mario 64 instruction booklet. Nintendo (American English). Page 5.
  22. ^ "It's a Goomba, one of Bowser's minions..." – Goomba Tattle. Super Paper Mario.
  23. ^ "Hmm... Yes, very good... Now all I need are my Baddies... Bowser Baddies!" – Bowser, in Peach's Castle. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions.
  24. ^ "With the explosion of the Koopa Cruiser, Bowser's Minions were sent flying off to several distant locations..." – Introduction. Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser.
  25. ^ "The go-to soldiers among Bowser's Minions. They move fast and charge into foes!" – In-game description of Goomba. Bowser Jr.'s Journey.
  26. ^ "This horrific creation was made from the faces of Bowser's minions. And each face still speaks, so it's really chatty." – Paper Mistake Buzzy Beetle Collectible Treasure description. Paper Mario: The Origami King.
  27. ^ "This is our finest moment! Bowser's Minions are invincible! We shall be victorious!" – Bowser. Super Mario RPG.
  28. ^ "A spike-covered member of the Koopa tribe." – Spiny Tattle Log. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.
  29. ^ "いっこくも早くパワースターを取り返さないと、この世界はクッパ軍団のものになってしまいます。" – Super Mario 64 japanese manual.
  30. ^ クッパ軍団RPG side mode in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions.
  31. ^ Super Mario Bros. Wonder official website. Nintendo (Japanese). Retrieved October 10,2024.
  32. ^ 1985. スーパーマリオブラザーズ (Sūpā Mario Burazāzu) instruction booklet. Nintendo (Japanese). Page 10.
  33. ^ スーパーマリオ 3Dランド : 冒険の舞台. Nintendo (Japanese). Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  34. ^ スーパーマリオ 3Dワールド:冒険の舞台. Nintendo (Japanese). Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  35. ^ クッパ一味にピーチ城が乗っ取られた?」– New Super Mario Bros. U official website. Nintendo (Japanese). Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  36. ^ 神游马力欧. iQue (Simplified Chinese). Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  37. ^ November 9, 2019. 神游纸片马力欧速通 (1:01:20). Bilibili (Simplified Chinese). Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  38. ^ 超级马力欧 3D乐园:冒险的舞台. iQue (Simplified Chinese). Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  39. ^ 超級瑪利歐 3D樂園 繁體中文版 - 香港任天堂網站. Nintendo HK (Traditional Chinese). Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  40. ^ Official Dutch Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions game page. Nintendo of Europe (Dutch). Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  41. ^ Official French Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions game page. Nintendo of Europe (German). Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  42. ^ Official German Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions game page. Nintendo of Europe (German). Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  43. ^ Super Mario Bros. Italian instruction booklet. Page 2.
  44. ^ November 15, 2018. Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia. Magazzini Salani (Italian). ISBN 889367436X. Page 15 and 83.
  45. ^ Official Italian Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions game page. Nintendo of Europe (Italian). Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  46. ^ "Mas, depois que os capangas do Bowser apareceram, tudo ficou um caos!" – Starlow (November 26, 2024). A ILHA SECRETA DO BOWSER - MARIO & LUIGI BROTHERSHIP #19 [EM PORTUGUÊS NO SWITCH]. guilhermeoss, YouTube (Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  47. ^ KidsCo TV (December 4, 2017). Aventurile Fratilor Super Mario promo. YouTube (Romanian). Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  48. ^ Official Spanish Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions game page. Nintendo of Europe (European Spanish). Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  49. ^ "¡Pero se aparecieron los secuaces de Bowser y están sembrando el caos!" – Starlow.