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'''Swiggler''' is a large, Shroob-created, bio-mechanical [[Wiggler]] that was vital to the Shroob's conquest of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. Swiggler had the unique ability to transform the [[vim]] sucked from [[Toad (species)|Toads]] into a fuel source for the Shroob's flying saucers. The giant Wiggler resided in a special room in the [[Vim Factory]]. In his lair, Swiggler would drink vim and use special chemicals inside its body, transforming the vim into fuel. [[Shroob UFOs]] would than attach themselves to Swiggler with special conducts, powering up the flying saucers.  
'''Swiggler''' is a large, Shroob-created, bio-mechanical [[Wiggler]] that is vital to the Shroob's conquest of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. Swiggler has the unique ability to transform the [[vim]] sucked from [[Toad (species)|Toads]] into a fuel source for the Shroob's flying saucers. The giant Wiggler resides in a special room in the [[Vim Factory]]. In his lair, Swiggler will drink vim and use special chemicals inside its body, transforming the vim into fuel. [[Shroob UFOs]] will then attach themselves to Swiggler with special conducts, powering up the flying saucers.  


[[Image:Ss mlpit  pre11.jpg|thumb|left|Mario, Luigi, and their younger selves battling '''Swiggler'''.]]
[[Image:Ss mlpit  pre11.jpg|thumb|left|Mario, Luigi, and their younger selves battling '''Swiggler'''.]]
During the events of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Baby Mario]], and [[Baby Luigi]] confronted the massive Swiggler inside the Vim Factory. In battle, Swiggler could shoot poisonous clouds at the brothers (which could be countered with [[Hammer]] strikes, although some required two hits). Swiggler also had a glass of green Vim, which it would drink and power-up nearby Shroob UFOs. This allowed the flying saucers to shoot energy blasts at Mario and Luigi. Fortunately, the heroic brothers could [[Jump]] over these blasts to avoid damage. The left one would shoot at Mario and the right one would shoot at Luigi, however they could swap places and attack different brothers.
During the events of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Baby Mario]], and [[Baby Luigi]] confronts the massive Swiggler inside the Vim Factory. In battle, Swiggler can shoot poisonous clouds at the brothers (which can be countered with [[Hammer]] strikes, although some requires two hits). Swiggler also has a glass of green Vim, which it will drink and power-up nearby Shroob UFOs. This allows the flying saucers to shoot energy blasts at Mario and Luigi. Fortunately, the heroic brothers can [[Jump]] over these blasts to avoid damage. The left one will shoot at Mario and the right one will shoot at Luigi, however they can swap places and attack different brothers.


Attacking Swiggler proved relatively useless, as the monster had extremely high defense and would always counterattack the Mario quartet with several shockwaves immediately afterwards, forcing the heroes to jump to avoid them. This attack came in addition to Swiggler's regular attacks that came on its turn.
Attacking Swiggler proves to be relatively useless, as the monster has extremely high defense and will always counterattack the Mario quartet with several shockwaves immediately afterwards, forcing the heroes to jump to avoid them. This attack comes in addition to Swiggler's regular attacks that comes in on its turn.


During the fight, Swiggler was aided by two [[Dr. Shroob]] guards. If one was destroyed, another Dr. Shroob would appear to take its place. The Dr. Shroobs behaved exactly as they always had prior to the quartet's encounter with Swiggler: they would use red and gray Shroob mushrooms to grow and shrink, respectively, attacking once they had assumed the new form. These Dr. Shroobs unintentionally aided in Swiggler's demise. This is because, by attacking them, the heroes could knock the Shroob mushrooms used by the Dr. Shroobs into Swiggler's Vim drink. If a gray Shroob mushroom was knocked in, Swiggler would grow sickly and be weakened upon drinking it, lowering its defense, and making it unable to attack. This presented a perfect opportunity for attack. Regardless, Swiggler would always return to normal after a few turns. On the other hand, if a red mushroom was knocked in, the solution would heal Swiggler significantly.
During the fight, Swiggler is aided by two [[Dr. Shroob]] guards. If one is destroyed, another Dr. Shroob will appear to take its place. The Dr. Shroobs behave exactly as they always had prior to the quartet's encounter with Swiggler: they will use red and gray Shroob mushrooms to grow and shrink, respectively, attacking once they assume the new form. These Dr. Shroobs unintentionally aid in Swiggler's demise. This is because, by attacking them, the heroes can knock the Shroob mushrooms usable by the Dr. Shroobs into Swiggler's Vim drink. If a gray Shroob mushroom is knocked in, Swiggler will grow sickly and be weak upon drinking it, lowering its defense, and making it unable to attack. This presents a perfect opportunity for attack. Regardless, Swiggler will always return to normal after a few turns. On the other hand, if a red mushroom is knocked in, the solution will heal Swiggler significantly.


After the long battle, the  Mario Bros. counterparts emerged victorious. The vim-transforming monster was destroyed, and a [[Cobalt Star]] shard was discovered. However, the victory ended as a partial loss. In the end, [[Baby Bowser]] arrived and stole the Cobalt Shard, escaping in his [[Koopa Clown Car]] to [[Yoshi's Island]].
After the long battle, the  Mario Bros. counterparts emerge victorious. The vim-transforming monster is destroyed, and a [[Cobalt Star]] shard is discovered. However, the victory ends as a partial loss. In the end, [[Baby Bowser]] arrives and steals the Cobalt Shard, escaping in his [[Koopa Clown Car]] to [[Yoshi's Island]].


==Names in Other Languages==
==Names in Other Languages==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Swiggler's name is a portmanteau of the word "Wiggler" and the word "swig," a small sip.
*Swiggler's name is a portmanteau of the word "Wiggler" and the word "swig," a small sip.
*During the battle, the four Mario Bros. are awarded [[Experience Points]] and [[Coin]]s for every Dr. Shroob that is defeated, meaning the [[player]] can delay the end of the fight to boost their coffers and maximize their EXP.<ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/mlpit_guide.shtml TMK Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time Enemy Guide]</ref>
*During the battle, the four Mario Bros. will be awarded [[Experience Points]] and [[Coin]]s for every Dr. Shroob that is defeated, meaning the [[player]] can delay the end of the fight to boost their coffers and maximize their EXP.<ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/mlpit_guide.shtml TMK Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time Enemy Guide]</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 21:53, December 4, 2010

Template:Tense Template:Pitenemy Swiggler is a large, Shroob-created, bio-mechanical Wiggler that is vital to the Shroob's conquest of the Mushroom Kingdom. Swiggler has the unique ability to transform the vim sucked from Toads into a fuel source for the Shroob's flying saucers. The giant Wiggler resides in a special room in the Vim Factory. In his lair, Swiggler will drink vim and use special chemicals inside its body, transforming the vim into fuel. Shroob UFOs will then attach themselves to Swiggler with special conducts, powering up the flying saucers.

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Mario, Luigi, and their younger selves battling Swiggler.

During the events of Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, Mario, Luigi, Baby Mario, and Baby Luigi confronts the massive Swiggler inside the Vim Factory. In battle, Swiggler can shoot poisonous clouds at the brothers (which can be countered with Hammer strikes, although some requires two hits). Swiggler also has a glass of green Vim, which it will drink and power-up nearby Shroob UFOs. This allows the flying saucers to shoot energy blasts at Mario and Luigi. Fortunately, the heroic brothers can Jump over these blasts to avoid damage. The left one will shoot at Mario and the right one will shoot at Luigi, however they can swap places and attack different brothers.

Attacking Swiggler proves to be relatively useless, as the monster has extremely high defense and will always counterattack the Mario quartet with several shockwaves immediately afterwards, forcing the heroes to jump to avoid them. This attack comes in addition to Swiggler's regular attacks that comes in on its turn.

During the fight, Swiggler is aided by two Dr. Shroob guards. If one is destroyed, another Dr. Shroob will appear to take its place. The Dr. Shroobs behave exactly as they always had prior to the quartet's encounter with Swiggler: they will use red and gray Shroob mushrooms to grow and shrink, respectively, attacking once they assume the new form. These Dr. Shroobs unintentionally aid in Swiggler's demise. This is because, by attacking them, the heroes can knock the Shroob mushrooms usable by the Dr. Shroobs into Swiggler's Vim drink. If a gray Shroob mushroom is knocked in, Swiggler will grow sickly and be weak upon drinking it, lowering its defense, and making it unable to attack. This presents a perfect opportunity for attack. Regardless, Swiggler will always return to normal after a few turns. On the other hand, if a red mushroom is knocked in, the solution will heal Swiggler significantly.

After the long battle, the Mario Bros. counterparts emerge victorious. The vim-transforming monster is destroyed, and a Cobalt Star shard is discovered. However, the victory ends as a partial loss. In the end, Baby Bowser arrives and steals the Cobalt Shard, escaping in his Koopa Clown Car to Yoshi's Island.

Names in Other Languages

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Trivia

  • Swiggler's name is a portmanteau of the word "Wiggler" and the word "swig," a small sip.
  • During the battle, the four Mario Bros. will be awarded Experience Points and Coins for every Dr. Shroob that is defeated, meaning the player can delay the end of the fight to boost their coffers and maximize their EXP.[1]

References


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