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{{species infobox
|title = '''''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story|Bowser's Inside Story]]'' Enemy'''
|image=[[File:MLBISBJJBiffidus.png]]<br>Sprite from ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''
|image = [[Image:Bifizu_People.PNG]]
|first_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' ([[List of games by date#2009|2009]])
|location = [[Nerve Cluster]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
|hp = 10
|variants=[[Biffidus X]]
|power = 18
|defense = 16
|speed = 50
|experience = 0
|coins = 0
|items = Syrup
|gear = None
|related = [[Durmite]]
}}
}}
The '''Biffidus''' is an enemy that appears in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''. They reside in [[Bowser's body]] and appear to act as antibodies, attacking any foreign entities that they encounter. Biffidus appears as a small soldier, with a round body, stubby arms and reddish-pink feet. Their face appears pitch-black, save for a pair of white eyes. Each Biffidus wields a metallic spear and a brown shield.


The '''Biffidus''' is a member of a tribe-like group of Biffidus, who act as anti-bodies within Bowser's body, and appear to assist the parasite worm [[Durmite]]. They are rounded in shape and carry spears, which they use to attack. During the events of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', [[Bowser]] ate a huge carrot, which unknown to him at the time, contained Durmite. The Biffidus assisted Durmite in battle, by trying to jab [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] with their spears. However, after taking much damage, Durmite would eat the Biffidus, then regurgitate them at Mario or Luigi, which they must jump over the flying Biffidus. It is unknown why the Biffidus assisted Durmite, even though she ate them repeatedly, and considering that she was a "foreign body" inside of Bowser. However, the Biffidus were no match for Mario and Luigi, and were ultimately defeated, along with Durmite.
A stronger variant known as [[Biffidus X]] appears during the battle against [[Durmite X]] in [[the Gauntlet]].


==Biffidus X==
==History==
{{bisenemy|
Shortly after eating the [[giga-carrot]], [[Bowser]] comes down with a painful stomachache and demands that [[Starlow|Chippy]] (who is actually Starlow) investigate immediately. [[Mario]], [[Luigi]] and Starlow go to the [[Nerve Cluster]] to find the source of the pain, and immediately encounter [[Durmite]], who breaks through a wall of bone. As Durmite slowly approaches the group, a trio of Biffidus appear to menace them only to be eaten by Durmite, causing it to grow larger. Mario suggests they have to defeat Durmite in order to relieve Bowser's pain, and the Mario Bros. face it in battle.
|title = '''''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story|Bowser's Inside Story]]'' Enemy'''
 
|image = Biffidus X
After defeating Durmite, Mario and Luigi enter the next room and are ambushed by an army of Biffidus that cling to the ceiling. The Biffidus drill into the ground, causing the platform the Mario Bros. are standing on to come loose and fall into the pit below, where the Mario Bros. encounter [[Toadbert]]. Toadbert explains that the Biffidus attacked him as well, speculating that they attack anything foreign they find within Bowser's body.
|location = [[Challenge Node]]
 
|hp = 32
==Battle==
|power = 26
Every few turns or so, up to three Biffidus appear to assist Durmite during its boss fight. They attack by pointing their spears forward and running at the Mario Bros., who can dodge and counter by [[jump]]ing. On Durmite's turns, it may eat all the Biffidus and spit their spears at Mario or Luigi, which they must jump over; each spear points towards its target. The Biffidus will stand clear of Durmite while it uses its other attacks; in ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey'', they run off-screen for that move's duration.
|defense = 22
 
|speed = 74
If any Biffidus are present when Durmite is defeated, they jab their spears in its direction as the animation plays, with the explosion of stars blowing them away.
|experience = 0
 
|coins = 0
==Statistics==
|items = None
===''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story''===
|gear = None
{{:Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story bestiary|transcludesection=Biffidus|align=horizontal}}
|related = Biffidus, Durmite X
===''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''===
}}
{{:Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey bestiary|transcludesection=Biffidus|image=[[File:Biffidus sprite MLBISBJJ.gif]]|align=horizontal}}


==Names in Other Languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreignname
{{foreign names
|Jap=ビフィーズ人<br /> ''Bifīzu Jin''
|Jap={{nw|ビフィーズ人}}
|JapM=Possibly from ''bifizusu,'' the Japanese name for the [[wikipedia:Bifidus|bifidobacteria.]] Interestingly, they are the only enemy in the game to have a [[wikipedia:kanji|kanji]] in their name during battle. Other enemies with a kanji name revert to [[wikipedia:hiragana|hiragana]] during battle.
|JapR=Bifīzu Jin
|JapM=From a partial elongation of「ビフィズス菌」(''bifizusu-kin'', {{wp|Bifidobacterium|bifidobacteria}}) and「人」(''jin'', person)<br>They are the only enemy in the game to have a {{wp|kanji}} in their name during battle. Other enemies with a kanji name revert to {{wp|hiragana}} during battle.
|SpaA=Enzimo
|SpaA=Enzimo
|SpaAM=Literal Translation
|SpaAM=Masculine name form of "enzima" (enzyme)
|SpaE=Bífido
|SpaE=Bífido
|SpaEM=Biffidus
|SpaEM=Biffidus
|Ger=Oxygardist
|GerM=From "Oxygen" and "gardist" (guard)
|Ita=Bifidus
|FreA=Enzymo
|FreE=Bifigus
|FreEM=Pun on "bifidus" and "gus", a slang word equivalent to "gizmo"
}}
}}
 
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Latest revision as of 16:29, July 17, 2024

Biffidus
A Biffidus from Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey.
Sprite from Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey
First appearance Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (2009)
Latest appearance Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey (2018)
Variants

The Biffidus is an enemy that appears in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story and Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey. They reside in Bowser's body and appear to act as antibodies, attacking any foreign entities that they encounter. Biffidus appears as a small soldier, with a round body, stubby arms and reddish-pink feet. Their face appears pitch-black, save for a pair of white eyes. Each Biffidus wields a metallic spear and a brown shield.

A stronger variant known as Biffidus X appears during the battle against Durmite X in the Gauntlet.

History[edit]

Shortly after eating the giga-carrot, Bowser comes down with a painful stomachache and demands that Chippy (who is actually Starlow) investigate immediately. Mario, Luigi and Starlow go to the Nerve Cluster to find the source of the pain, and immediately encounter Durmite, who breaks through a wall of bone. As Durmite slowly approaches the group, a trio of Biffidus appear to menace them only to be eaten by Durmite, causing it to grow larger. Mario suggests they have to defeat Durmite in order to relieve Bowser's pain, and the Mario Bros. face it in battle.

After defeating Durmite, Mario and Luigi enter the next room and are ambushed by an army of Biffidus that cling to the ceiling. The Biffidus drill into the ground, causing the platform the Mario Bros. are standing on to come loose and fall into the pit below, where the Mario Bros. encounter Toadbert. Toadbert explains that the Biffidus attacked him as well, speculating that they attack anything foreign they find within Bowser's body.

Battle[edit]

Every few turns or so, up to three Biffidus appear to assist Durmite during its boss fight. They attack by pointing their spears forward and running at the Mario Bros., who can dodge and counter by jumping. On Durmite's turns, it may eat all the Biffidus and spit their spears at Mario or Luigi, which they must jump over; each spear points towards its target. The Biffidus will stand clear of Durmite while it uses its other attacks; in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey, they run off-screen for that move's duration.

If any Biffidus are present when Durmite is defeated, they jab their spears in its direction as the animation plays, with the explosion of stars blowing them away.

Statistics[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story enemy
Biffidus
M&LBIS Biffidus.png HP 10 (15) POW 18 (45) DEF 16 (24) SPEED 50 (75)
Coins 0 (0) Level 7 Fire Double Burn? Normal
Role Support Battled by Mario and Luigi Location(s) Nerve Cluster Dizzy? Normal
Stat down? Normal KO? Immune Experience 0 Item drop Syrup Jar - 5.0%
Notice: The second set of numbers next to the enemy's HP, POW, DEF, SPEED and Coins are stat increases from the Challenge Medal accessory; a 50% increase for HP, DEF, SPEED and Coins earned, and a 150% increase for POW.

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

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey enemy
Biffidus
Biffidus HP 10 POW 18 DEF 14 SPEED 50 Experience 0
Fire Critical Jump Normal Hammer Normal Battled by Mario & Luigi Coins 0
Burn 2x Dizzy 1x Stat down 1x Speed down 1x Item drop Syrup Jar - 30%
Nut - 10%
Level           7 Location(s) Nerve Cluster

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ビフィーズ人[?]
Bifīzu Jin 		From a partial elongation of「ビフィズス菌」(bifizusu-kin, bifidobacteria) and「人」(jin, person)
They are the only enemy in the game to have a kanji in their name during battle. Other enemies with a kanji name revert to hiragana during battle.
French (NOA) Enzymo[?] -
French (NOE) Bifigus[?] Pun on "bifidus" and "gus", a slang word equivalent to "gizmo"
German Oxygardist[?] From "Oxygen" and "gardist" (guard)
Italian Bifidus[?] -
Spanish (NOA) Enzimo[?] Masculine name form of "enzima" (enzyme)
Spanish (NOE) Bífido[?] Biffidus
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Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story / Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey
Characters (Bowser's Inside Story) Protagonists Bowser • Luigi • Mario
Antagonists Dark Star (Dark Bowser) • Fawful • Midbus
Supporting characters Broggy • Broque Madame • Broque Monsieur • Chakron • Corporal Paraplonk • Dr. Toadley • Dr. Toadley's intern • Fawful • Giant Sockop • Guardian • Hide-and-seek Toad • Jerry • Kamek • Koopa Paratroopa Trio • Kuribo • Kuzzle • Monty Bros. • PR Toad • Princess Lipid • Princess Peach • Private Goomp • Sergeant Guy • Starlow • Toadbert • Toadsworth • Yikk
Species Bee • Blitty • Bob-omb • Brock • Emoglobin • Evoglobin • Goomba • Magikoopa • Malodorous Fibbian# • Nutsoglobin • Shy Guy • Totemglobin • Toad • Virus
Characters (Bowser Jr.'s Journey) Protagonists# Bowser Jr. • Iggy Koopa • Larry Koopa • Lemmy Koopa • Ludwig von Koopa • Morton Koopa Jr. • Roy Koopa • Wendy O. Koopa
Antagonists# Best Fitness Friends (Beef · Dieter · Kaley)
Supporting characters# Dry Bowser
Special Attacks Bowser Bob-omb Blitz • Broggy Bonker • Goomba Storm • Koopa Corps • Magikoopa Mob • Shy Guy Squad
Mario and Luigi Falling Star • Fire Flower • Green Shell • Jump Helmet • Magic Window • Mighty Meteor • Snack Basket • Spin Pipe • Super Bouncer • Yoo Who Cannon
Bosses Giant bosses Bowser's Castle • Fawful Express • Fawful Mountain • Super Peach's Castle of Fury • Tower of Yikk
Bosses Alpha and Beta Kretin • Biffidus • Blizzard Midbus • Bowser • Bowser Memory M and Bowser Memory L • Chakron • Dark Bowser • Dark Fawful • Dark Satellmite • Dark Star • Dark Star Core • Durmite • Junker • Junker Can • Leaf Guy • Midbus • Scutlet • Sea Pipe Statue • Shroob • Snawful • Vacuum Helmet • Wiggler • Wisdurm
X bosses Alpha and Beta Kretin X • Biffidus X • Bowser X • Bowser Memory MLX • Dark Satellmite X • Dark Star X • Durmite X • Junker X • Junker Can X • Wisdurm X
Bowser Jr.'s Journey# Beef • Kaley • Dieter • King Bob-Omb • Best Fitness Friends
Locations Mushroom Kingdom Badge Shop • Blubble Lake • Bowser Path • Bowser's Castle • Broggy's Shop • Broque Monsieur's Shop • Bumpsy Plains • Cavi Cape • Conference Hall • Dimble Wood • Fawful Theater • Gear Shop • Peach's Castle • Peach's Castle Garden • Princess Peach's room • Plack Beach • Project K • Star Shop • Tea Kiosk • Toad Town • Toad Town Caves • Toad Town Mall • Toadles Boutique • Toadley Clinic • Tower of Yikk • Treasure Chamber • Tunnel
Bowser's body Airway • Arm Center • Challenge Node • Chest Station • Cholesteroad • Energy Hold • Flab Zone • Flame Pipe • Funny Bone • Gut Check • Joint Tower • Leg Outpost • Lumbar Nook • Memory Banks • Nerve Cluster • Nose Deck • Pipe Yard • Pump Works • Rump Command • The Gauntlet • Toad Square • Trash Pit
Enemies Mushroom Kingdom Alarm Bob-omb • Beehoss • Borp • Broggy • Broque Monsieur • Chain Chawful • Choomba • Chuboomba • Coalbit • Crawful • Dark Fawful Bomb • Dark Fawful Guy • Dark Mechawful • Dark Mechawful.5 • Dark Trashure • Drillbit Crab • Fawflant • Fawflopper • Fawfulcopter • Fawful Guy • Flifit • Flying Snifit • Glam Lakitu • Jailgoon • Lakitu King • Magifoofa • Mawful Mole • Mechawful • Metal Mawful Mole • Naplock • Nooz • Pendril • Scutlet • Sneed • Sniffle Thwomp • Sockop • Toothy • Trashure • Treevil
Bowser's body Airnapse • Air Cannon • Air Cheep • Bone Thwomp • Bubble Blooper • Calorite • Cholesteron • Dried Blooper • Elite Goombule • Goombule • Napse • Pep • Piranha Plorp • Protobatter • Pwallop • Spike Blop • Stonk • Tenderling
Bowser Jr.'s Journey# Alarm Bob-omb • Bandit • Beehoss • Big Boo • Big Tail Goomba • Bob-omb • Bomb Boo • Boo • Boomerang Bro • Borp • Broozer • Broque Madame • Bully • Buzzy Beetle • Captain Boo • Captain Goomba • Captain Koopa Troopa • Captain Shy Guy • Chain Chomp • Chargin' Chuck • Cheep Cheep • Choomba • Chuboomba • Crawful • Drillbit Crab • Dry Bones • Elite Captain Quartet • Fawflant • Fawful Guy • Fawfulcopter • Fire Bro • Fire Stalking Piranha Plant • Fly Guy • Goomba • Goomba Tower • Green Magikoopa • Hammer Bro • Horned Ant Trooper • Ice Bro • King Bob-omb • Koopa Paratroopa • Koopa Paratroopa Trio • Koopa Troopa • Lakitu • Lakitu King • Magifoofa • Magikoopa • Mechakoopa • Nabbit • Ninji • Oho Jee • Para-Beetle • Para-Biddybud • Parabones • Paragoomba • Pendril • Pokey • Red Magikoopa • Scutlet • Shroob • Shy Guy • Sockop • Spear Guy • Spike • Spike Top • Spiny • Swoop • Tail Boo • Toothy • Treevil • Urchin • White Magikoopa
Items Consumables 1-Up Deluxe • 1-Up Mushroom • Boo Biscuit# • Cheese# • Cheesy Drumstick# • Defense Bean# • Fiery Drumstick • Flex Bean# • Heart Bean • Hot Drumstick • Max Mushroom • Max Nut • Max Syrup Jar • Miracle Cheese# • Mushroom • Nut • Power Bean • Refreshing Herb • Refreshroom • Retry Clock* • Special Bean • Speed Bean# • Star Candy • Super Cheese# • Super Mushroom • Super Nut • Supersyrup Jar • Syrup Jar • TNT Drumstick • Ultra Cheese# • Ultra Mushroom • Ultra Nut • Ultrasyrup Jar
Key items Attack Piece • Banzai Bill • Birdley • Blitty • Blue Key • Green Key • Hammers • Miracle Cure • Mushroom Ball • Puzzle Sack • Red Key • Star Cure • Star Panel • Stingler • Vacuum Block • Vacuum Shroom
Blocks 99 Block • Attack Piece Block • Command Block • Hidden Block • L Block • M Block • Rally Block • Save Block • Shell block • Shop Block
Other 10 Coin • 50-Coin • Blorbs • Boo-ray Machine • Cake • Chakroad • Chombone • Donut • Ever Ice# • Five Coin • Giga-carrot • Launch Fit • Liftoglobin • Malatone Formula:X# • Meat • Mushroom Tea • Negative Ions • Nubbin • Omega-onion# • Poison Mushroom# • RenewaLeaf# • Scratch Card/Bonus Card • Seesaw Fit • Skeletone Formula:D# • Squid Fit • Vegetable • Whirlwind
Stats Bros. Point • Brawl Point • Defense • Experience Point • Heart Point • Power • Rank • Speed • Spirit# • Stache/Horn
Status Burn • DEF-Down • DEF-Up • Dizzy • Fury • Invisible# • KO • Poison • POW-Down • POW-Up • Prohibited Command • SPD-Down • SPD-Up • Sick • Trip
Moves Balloon Mario • Body Slam • Counterattack • Drill Bros. • Emergency Guard# • Finishing Move# • Fire Breath • Fire Mario • Flee • Hammer • Jump • Mini-Mario • Pump Mario • Punch • Shell defense • Shell Mario • Sliding haymaker • Spike Ball • Spin Jump
Other Beanhole locations (Bowser Jr.'s Journey) • Bestiary (Bowser Jr.'s Journey) • Block locations (Bowser Jr.'s Journey) • Bros. Badge • First officer# • Gallery (Bowser Jr's Journey) • Gear (Bowser Jr.'s Journey) • Glitches (Bowser Jr's Journey) • Mario & Luigi RPG: Sound Selection • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes (Bowser Jr's Journey) • Shops (Bowser Jr.'s Journey) • Sound test# • Special Skill# • Staff (Bowser Jr's Journey) • Star menu • Story summaries
* Exclusive to Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
# Exclusive to Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey
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