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'''Rammerheads''' are semi-rare enemies from ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''. Their name is a portmanteau of "{{wp|Hammerhead shark|hammerhead}}", a species of shark which they resemble, and "ram". They only appear in three levels: [[Rammerhead Reef]], [[Captain Toad Makes a Splash]], and [[Pipeline Boom Lagoon]].
'''Rammerheads''' are enemies that appear in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''. Their name is a portmanteau of "{{wp|Hammerhead shark|hammerhead}}", a species of shark which they resemble, and "ram". They are somewhat rare and only appear in three levels: [[Rammerhead Reef]], [[Captain Toad Makes a Splash]], and [[Pipeline Boom Lagoon]].


Rammerheads are pink or purple hammerhead shark-like fish with wide, spiked, roll-shaped snouts. They come in two sizes: the big ones are common, while the small ones are rare. These enemies have three types of attacks: some swim in a predetermined pattern, some swim around stones, and others jump out of the water. Only the spiked portion of their heads cause damage; their bodies themselves are harmless. They can only be defeated by [[Invincible Mario|Invincibility]] or by [[Ground Pound]]ing on them in the [[Lucky Cat Mario|Lucky Cat form]].
Rammerheads are hammerhead shark-like fish with wide, spiked, roll-shaped snouts. They are either purple or pink come in two sizes: the big ones are common, while the small ones are rare. These enemies have three types of movement patterns: some swim in a predetermined pattern, some swim around stones, and others jump out of the water. The spiked portion of their heads cause damage, while the rest of their are harmless. Rammerheads can only be defeated by [[Invincible Mario|Invincibility]] or by [[Ground Pound]]ing on them in the [[Lucky Cat Mario|Lucky Cat form]].


They also appear in [[Lake Lapcat]] in ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury'' in cat form. They are functionally identical to their standard counterparts, but appear with fur, cat ears, and a cat tail.
Cat Rammerheads also appear in [[Lake Lapcat]] in ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''. They are functionally identical to their standard counterparts, but appear with fur, cat ears, and a cat tail.
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Revision as of 18:17, May 27, 2022

Rammerhead
A small Rammerhead from Super Mario 3D World.
A big Rammerhead from Super Mario 3D World.
First appearance Super Mario 3D World (2013)
Latest appearance Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (2021)

Rammerheads are enemies that appear in Super Mario 3D World and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. Their name is a portmanteau of "hammerhead", a species of shark which they resemble, and "ram". They are somewhat rare and only appear in three levels: Rammerhead Reef, Captain Toad Makes a Splash, and Pipeline Boom Lagoon.

Rammerheads are hammerhead shark-like fish with wide, spiked, roll-shaped snouts. They are either purple or pink come in two sizes: the big ones are common, while the small ones are rare. These enemies have three types of movement patterns: some swim in a predetermined pattern, some swim around stones, and others jump out of the water. The spiked portion of their heads cause damage, while the rest of their are harmless. Rammerheads can only be defeated by Invincibility or by Ground Pounding on them in the Lucky Cat form.

Cat Rammerheads also appear in Lake Lapcat in Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. They are functionally identical to their standard counterparts, but appear with fur, cat ears, and a cat tail.

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Names in other languages

Normal variant

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese シュモック[?]
Shumokku
From「撞木鮫」(shumokuzame, hammerhead shark); officially romanized as "Syumock"[1]
Chinese (simplified) 撞木鲨[?]
Zhuàng Mù Shā
"撞" means bump, "木" () is derived from transliteration of the Japanese name, "鲨" means shark
German Rammerhai[?] Rammershark
Italian Squalo Martesto[?] From squalo martello (hammerhead shark) and testa (head)
Korean 귀상이[?]
Gwisangi
From "귀상어" (gwisangeo, hammerhead shark) and Korean diminitive suffix "이" (-i)
Russian рыба-таран[?]
ryba-taran
Fish-Ram
Spanish (NOA) Pez martillo[?] Hammer fish; "pez martillo" is also another term to refer to the hammerhead shark.
Spanish (NOE) Tibumartillo[?] From tiburón (shark) and martillo (hammer)

Small variant

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese Syumock4M[2]
シュモック(小)[3]

Shumokku (shō)
Rammerhead 4M

Rammerhead (small)
Italian Baby Squalo Martesto[4] Baby Rammerhead

References

  1. ^ Super Mario 3D World internal filename (Syumock)
  2. ^ Internal name (Syumock4M)
  3. ^ Shogakukan. 2015. Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook, Super Mario 3D World section, page 226.
  4. ^ Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia; pag. 226