Crook

Not to be confused with Krook.

Super Mario RPG enemy
Crook
Role	Common
Location(s)	Rose Way, Coal Mines
HP	38
Attack	35
Magic attack	12
Defense	32
Magic defense	25
Speed	22
Spells	Escape
Sp. attacks	Knife Toss
Items	Honey Syrup (25%)
Exp. points	10
Coins	10
More FP 100 Evade 40% Magic evade 40% Strong None Weak None Bonus Flower Once Again! (20%) Yoshi Cookie Mid Mushroom Morph rate 100%
Psychopath
"You can't run away! Ha!"

“(Sob, sob...) Just...you wait...we'll getcha for this! Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but someday...”

—Crook, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

Crooks are hooded enemies encountered in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. They are related to another thief enemy called Sackits. Mario and Mallow first encounter Crooks while traveling through Rose Way. When a Crook spots Mario in the area, the Crook attempts to run into Mario and his partner, initiating a battle. Though Crooks have powerful attacks (punching and throwing daggers), their defense and HP are low, with a powerful timed hit being able to take them out. They don't have any weaknesses or resistances, so all types of magic do the same damage. Crooks are often found in groups aiding other monsters in battle. Occasionally, Crooks will run away from battle.

Croco the thief also has three Crook accomplices (who are referred to as "flunkies") whom Mario and company can fight in the Coal Mines. If these Crooks are defeated in battle, they leave a Flower Tab. One of these Crooks can also be seen in the end of the game during the parade.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	パチール[?] Pachīru	From 「パチる」 pachiru, Japanese slang meaning "to steal".