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Typically, Piantas wear grass skirts or grass dresses. Piantas are generally laid back and friendly. | Typically, Piantas wear grass skirts or grass dresses. Piantas are generally laid back and friendly. | ||
Piantas share their island home with the [[Noki]]s. While the Nokis mostly live in [[Noki Bay]], the Piantas mainly reside in [[Pianta Village]]. However, while Pianta Village is their primary home, Piantas live all over the island. Many Piantas make a living by producing and selling fruits in small markets on [[Delfino Plaza]]. Piantas love fruit, so there will always be a substantial demand for fruit in the island's economy. | ==History== | ||
===''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''=== | |||
In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Piantas share their island home with the [[Noki]]s. While the Nokis mostly live in [[Noki Bay]], the Piantas mainly reside in [[Pianta Village]]. However, while Pianta Village is their primary home, Piantas live all over the island. Many Piantas make a living by producing and selling fruits in small markets on [[Delfino Plaza]]. Piantas love fruit, so there will always be a substantial demand for fruit in the island's economy. | |||
Piantas are also a very strong species as they can toss [[Mario]] with ease. Mario can sometimes use this to his advantage by having a Pianta toss him to high ledges and cliffs. | Piantas are also a very strong species as they can toss [[Mario]] with ease. Mario can sometimes use this to his advantage by having a Pianta toss him to high ledges and cliffs. | ||
===''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''=== | |||
[[Image:Don_Pianta2.PNG|left|thumb|[[Don Pianta]], a Pianta from ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''.]] | [[Image:Don_Pianta2.PNG|left|thumb|[[Don Pianta]], a Pianta from ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''.]] | ||
Piantas reappear in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', where they are one of the many species living in [[Rogueport]]. Here, the attitude of the Piantas is different, and they are organized in the criminal organization known as the [[Pianta Syndicate]], lead by [[Don Pianta]]. They have control of Rogueport's west side, and are rivaling with the [[Robbo Gang]] lead by [[Ishnail]], who operate on the east side. | Piantas reappear in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', where they are one of the many species living in [[Rogueport]]. Here, the attitude of the Piantas is different, and they are organized in the criminal organization known as the [[Pianta Syndicate]], lead by [[Don Pianta]]. They have control of Rogueport's west side, and are rivaling with the [[Robbo Gang]] lead by [[Ishnail]], who operate on the east side. | ||
[[ | ===[[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]]=== | ||
Piantas | Piantas appear as spectators in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. | ||
===''Mario'' Sports Titles=== | |||
Piantas are present in the audience of various [[Mario (series)|''Mario'']] sports titles. In tennis, they appear in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' and ''[[Mario Tennis: Power Tour]]''. They also appear in both Strikers games: ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'' and ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''. They are present in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'', and the crossover title, ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]''. | |||
====''Mario'' Baseball Series==== | |||
Piantas are playable characters in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' and ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. | |||
===''[[Mario Party 8]]''=== | |||
Piantas appear throughout [[Goomba's Booty Boardwalk]] in ''[[Mario Party 8]]''. The [[Doot Doot Sisters]] dance at the beginning, but have no certain purpose. Yellow Piantas will toss the [[player]] about five to eight spaces ahead if they land on his [[? Space]]. Blue Piantas will fish the player a piece of [[Candy]] if their ? Space is landed on. Lastly, orange females run the Candy shops. | Piantas appear throughout [[Goomba's Booty Boardwalk]] in ''[[Mario Party 8]]''. The [[Doot Doot Sisters]] dance at the beginning, but have no certain purpose. Yellow Piantas will toss the [[player]] about five to eight spaces ahead if they land on his [[? Space]]. Blue Piantas will fish the player a piece of [[Candy]] if their ? Space is landed on. Lastly, orange females run the Candy shops. | ||
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*In Italian, Pianta directly translates to plant. | *In Italian, Pianta directly translates to plant. | ||
*A Pianta appears as a [[Sticker]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. | *A Pianta appears as a [[Sticker]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. | ||
== Foreign Names == | == Foreign Names == | ||
Revision as of 23:09, February 1, 2009
- “You saved me! Thanks a bundle!”
- —Pianta, Super Mario Sunshine
Template:Species-infobox The Piantas are a sentient species of people found on Isle Delfino in Super Mario Sunshine. They somewhat resemble humans; however, Piantas are much larger and can have pink, green, brown, purple, red, orange, yellow, or blue skin. Piantas also have small palm tress growing out of the top of their heads, indicating that they may have evolved from tropical plants. Typically, Piantas wear grass skirts or grass dresses. Piantas are generally laid back and friendly.
History
Super Mario Sunshine
In Super Mario Sunshine, Piantas share their island home with the Nokis. While the Nokis mostly live in Noki Bay, the Piantas mainly reside in Pianta Village. However, while Pianta Village is their primary home, Piantas live all over the island. Many Piantas make a living by producing and selling fruits in small markets on Delfino Plaza. Piantas love fruit, so there will always be a substantial demand for fruit in the island's economy.
Piantas are also a very strong species as they can toss Mario with ease. Mario can sometimes use this to his advantage by having a Pianta toss him to high ledges and cliffs.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Piantas reappear in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, where they are one of the many species living in Rogueport. Here, the attitude of the Piantas is different, and they are organized in the criminal organization known as the Pianta Syndicate, lead by Don Pianta. They have control of Rogueport's west side, and are rivaling with the Robbo Gang lead by Ishnail, who operate on the east side.
Mario Kart series
Piantas appear as spectators in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, Mario Kart DS, Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 and Mario Kart Wii.
Mario Sports Titles
Piantas are present in the audience of various Mario sports titles. In tennis, they appear in Mario Power Tennis and Mario Tennis: Power Tour. They also appear in both Strikers games: Super Mario Strikers and Mario Strikers Charged. They are present in Mario Hoops 3-on-3, and the crossover title, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games.
Mario Baseball Series
Piantas are playable characters in Mario Superstar Baseball and Mario Super Sluggers.
Mario Party 8
Piantas appear throughout Goomba's Booty Boardwalk in Mario Party 8. The Doot Doot Sisters dance at the beginning, but have no certain purpose. Yellow Piantas will toss the player about five to eight spaces ahead if they land on his ? Space. Blue Piantas will fish the player a piece of Candy if their ? Space is landed on. Lastly, orange females run the Candy shops.
Notable Piantas
- Delfino Police – Super Mario Sunshine
- Don Pianta – Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
- Francesca Pianta – Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
- Frankie – Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
- Hotel Manager – Super Mario Sunshine
- Pianta Judge – Super Mario Sunshine
- Pianta Attorney – Super Mario Sunshine
- Rocko – Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
- Tony – Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
- Vinny – Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Game Information
Super Mario Sunshine Description
These mountain folk are strong, sociable and curious. The trees on their heads provide relief from the island's heat.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Stickers
| Image | Game | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| File:Female Pianta Sticker.jpg | Super Mario Sunshine | [Energy] - Attack +15 |
| File:Male Pianta Sticker.jpg | Super Mario Sunshine | Dizzy Time –94 |
Mario Super Sluggers Profiles
| Name | Bio | Ability | Bat | Glove | Stats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Pianta | Strong but slow with a powerful arm. | Laser Beam | Right | Right | Pitch | 5/10 |
| Bat | 8/10 | |||||
| Field | 4/10 | |||||
| Run | 2/10 | |||||
| Red Pianta | A defensive specialist among Piantas. | Laser Beam | Right | Right | Pitch | 4/10 |
| Bat | 8/10 | |||||
| Field | 4/10 | |||||
| Run | 2/10 | |||||
| Yellow Pianta | His brawn give pitches extra oomph! | Laser Beam | Right | Right | Pitch | 4/10 |
| Bat | 8/10 | |||||
| Field | 4/10 | |||||
| Run | 2/10 | |||||
Trivia
- In Italian, Pianta directly translates to plant.
- A Pianta appears as a Sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Foreign Names
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