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|species_origin=[[Buzzy Beetle]]
|species_origin=[[Buzzy Beetle]]
|sub_species=[[Dark Spike Top]]<br>[[Mad Mecha-Spike Top]]<br>[[Red Spike Buzzy]]<br>[[Spiky Parabuzzy]]
|sub_species=[[Dark Spike Top]]<br>[[Mad Mecha-Spike Top]]<br>[[Red Spike Buzzy]]<br>[[Spiky Parabuzzy]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World]]'' ([[1990]])
|first_appearance=''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' ([[2012]])
|notable=[[Torque]]<br>[[Spiky Joe]]<br>[[Tiny Spinies]]
|notable=[[Torque]]<br>[[Spiky Joe]]<br>[[Tiny Spinies]]
|latest_appearance=''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' ([[2012]])
|latest_appearance=''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' ([[2012]])
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==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario series''===
===''Super Mario series''===
====''Super Mario World''====
[[File:SpiketopSMW.gif|frame|left]]
Spike Top's debut appearance was in ''[[Super Mario World]]'', where they would crawl around walls and ceilings of caves. They could only be destroyed by a [[Cape Feather]], [[Shell]], [[Starman]], or by having [[Yoshi]] eat them. If Yoshi jumped on one, it wouldn't do anything to either Yoshi or the Spike Top. They are distinct from Buzzy Beetles in that their eyes are visible and their shells are flatter. Instead of having 4 legs like they do in all of their later appearances, in this game they have 6 legs.
====''Super Mario Bros. 3: Super Mario Advance 4''====
Spike Tops appear in the [[e-Reader]] levels of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3: Super Mario Advance 4]]'', a [[Game Boy Advance]] remake of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. In the game they attack just like they did in ''Super Mario World''.
====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
[[Image:Spike tops.PNG|200px|thumb|right|Several Spike Tops in 5-2 in ''New Super Mario Bros.'']]
They return once again in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', with the same attack pattern from ''Super Mario World''. A Shell, Starman, or [[Mega Mushroom]] could defeat them, as could hitting a block one is on. They only appear in [[World 5 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 5-2]], [[World 6 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 6-Tower 2]], and [[World 8 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 8-Tower]].
====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
[[File:SpikeTop_NSMBWii.png|frame|left]]
They also appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', mostly in World 2-3. They can be defeated by a [[Starman]], [[Shell]], hitting a block from below with the Spike Top on top of the block, or [[Ground Pound|Ground Pounding]] the block with the Spike Top on the bottom. Through hacking methods, it is also shown that Yoshi can completely eat Spike Tops, and safely jump on them (not affecting the Spike Top though) as well.
====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''====
Spike Tops reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', where they act the same as in previous games. They can be defeated with the same methods in the previous games and also by swinging [[Raccoon Mario]]'s tail near them. They are incorrectly referred to as "Red Spike Buzzy" (their name in the ''Paper Mario'' series) in [[Prima Games|Prima's strategy guide]] due to their similar appearances.
Spike Tops first appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', where they act the same as in previous games. They can be defeated with the same methods in the previous games and also by swinging [[Raccoon Mario]]'s tail near them. They are incorrectly referred to as "Red Spike Buzzy" (their name in the ''Paper Mario'' series) in [[Prima Games|Prima's strategy guide]] due to their similar appearances.


====''New Super Mario Bros. U''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. U''====
Spike Tops Reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''. They behave exactly as in the previous games, and they may be eaten by any [[Baby Yoshi]]. However, they are invincible to [[Bubble Baby Yoshi]] bubbles.
Spike Tops Reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''. They behave exactly as in the previous games, and they may be eaten by any [[Baby Yoshi]]. However, they are invincible to [[Bubble Baby Yoshi]] bubbles.
===Nintendo Adventures Books===
A swarm of Spike Tops appear to attack [[Mario]] and [[Yoshi]] in ''[[Dinosaur Dilemma]]'' of the [[Nintendo Adventure Books]], throwing themselves at the [[plumber]] and dinosaur as they are traveling through a desert. Depending on how the reader solves the accompanying puzzle, Yoshi will either eat all the Spike Tops, or one will succeed in knocking Mario out for several hours, allowing [[Bowser]] to easily conquer [[Dinosaur Island]].
===''Paper Mario'' series===
====''Paper Mario''====
In ''[[Paper Mario]]'', Spike Tops appear as enemies in [[Mt. Lavalava]]. They are much more like Buzzy Beeltes in that they can be flipped over, are resistant to fire and explosion attacks, and attack by [[Shell Toss]]ing.
====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', the Spike Tops have blue shells instead of red and also appear alongside [[Red Spike Buzzy]]s, a sub-species of Buzzy Beetles that strongly resemble the Spike Tops' original appearance.
====''Super Paper Mario''====
Blue-shelled Spike Tops make a reappearance in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. Due to this game being more of a 2D or 3D side-scrolling adventure and not a turn-based RPG they have the same attack patterns as in the regular installments of the ''Super Mario'' series.
====''Paper Mario Sticker Star''====
Spike Tops reappear in ''[[Paper Mario Sticker Star]]'', this time having a red shell for the first time since the first game. Spike Tops appear in [[Rustle Burrow]] and [[Chomp Ruins]]. Once again, they cannot be stomped on unless using an [[Sticker (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|Iron Jump sticker]]. They can retreat in their shells if Mario uses a Iron Jump sticker. Their only method of attack is going into their shell and ramming into Mario.
===''Super Princess Peach''===
[[File:SPPMecha-SpikeTop.png|frame|right]]
In ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'', it refers to Spike Tops as '''Mecha-Spike Tops'''. Despite this name, the Spike Tops of ''Super Princess Peach'' look no different than Spike Tops of other games, and therefore do not appear to be mechanical. ''Super Princess Peach'' also introduces an angry variety, the [[Mad Mecha-Spike Top]], which can stretch out its spike to attack foes. They could only be defeated by using [[Rage]] or [[Poundbrella]].
==Official Profiles and Statistics==
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|image=[[Image:SpikeTop_PM.png|70px]]
|hp=4
|atk=3
|def=4
|location=[[Mt. Lavalava]]
|moves= Shell Toss (3), Get Up (Stops Being Flipped)
|tattle=This is Spike Top. Spike Tops have spikes on top. Duh!
They're tough, just like Buzzy Beetles, and fire attacks don't affect 'em at all. But their defense power drops if you can flip 'em over.
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{{pmenemybox
|align=left
|PM2=yes
|image=[[Image:PaperSpikeTop.png]]
|hp=5
|atk=3
|def=4
|items=[[Slow Shroom]]
|moves=Shell Toss (3), Get Up (Stops Being Flipped)
|location=[[Creepy Steeple]], [[Riverside Station]], [[Pit of 100 Trials (Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door)|Pit of 100 Trials]]
|log=This Buzzy has high defense and a pointy spike on its shell. You'll take damage if you stomp on it.
|tattle=That's a Spike Top. It's a Buzzy Beetle with a spike on its back. Like other Buzzies, fire and explosions have absolutely no effect on it. But, you can flip it over to drop its Defense to 0! I'm sure you know this already, but try not to jump on it. That spike hurts.
|before=[[Buzzy Beetle|31]]
|#=32
|after=[[Parabuzzy|33]]
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|image=[[Image:18. Spike Top Card.PNG|100px]]
|align=left
|hp=1
|atk=2
|def=3
|location=[[Land of the Cragnons]] ([[Floro Caverns]] (5-3)), [[Flipside Pit of 100 Trials]] (Room 37)
|card type=Common
|tattle=A Buzzy Beetle that's spiked out and ready to go. Try to control your urge to stomp on it.
|tippi=This is a Spike Top. It's a Buzzy Beetle with...well, a spike on top of its shell... Max HP is 1, Attack is 2, and Defense is 3. Even flames won't scorch its hard shell... On top of that, it has a spike. What can we do about this prickly foe...? Throw something at it or use an item... That spike can cause a painful poke... I suggest you just leave it be...
|before=[[Buzzy Beetle#Super Paper Mario|17]]
|#=18
|after=[[Dark Spike Top|19]]
}}
{{Pmssenemy
|align=left
|image=[[File:SpiketopPMSS.png|60px]]
|hp=13
|atk=6
|def=1
|location= [[Rustle Burrow]], [[Holey Thicket]], [[Chomp Ruins]]
|moves = Shell Toss (6)
}}
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==Names in Other Languages==
==Names in Other Languages==
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Revision as of 14:38, May 8, 2013

Template:Species-infobox Spike Tops are Buzzy Beetles with shells that are red and have a single spike projecting out of the top (hence the name), making them impossible to be jumped upon, while still being resistant to fire, which makes them one of the most resilient enemies in the Mario series. Their defining trait is the adhesive quality of their feet, which allows them to crawl along vertical and upside-down surfaces. Despite being a shelled enemy, in the platforming games, any effective method of attack will defeat them instantly instead of having them retreat into their shells.

History

Super Mario series

New Super Mario Bros. 2

Spike Tops first appear in New Super Mario Bros. 2, where they act the same as in previous games. They can be defeated with the same methods in the previous games and also by swinging Raccoon Mario's tail near them. They are incorrectly referred to as "Red Spike Buzzy" (their name in the Paper Mario series) in Prima's strategy guide due to their similar appearances.

New Super Mario Bros. U

Spike Tops Reappear in New Super Mario Bros. U. They behave exactly as in the previous games, and they may be eaten by any Baby Yoshi. However, they are invincible to Bubble Baby Yoshi bubbles.

Names in Other Languages

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