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'''Koopas''' are a | '''Koopas''' are a species known for their turtle-like appearance. There are many varieties of Koopas, of which the most common are [[Koopa Troopa]]s, simply known as "Koopas" because of their large presence. | ||
[[King Koopa]] is the leader of the militaristic [[Koopa Troop]], an organization that has attempted to conquer the peaceful [[Mushroom Kingdom]] many times. Many Koopas are soldiers in this army, and have different tasks in the organization based on the abilities of their particular class. For example, as [[Koopa Troopas]] have no special attributes, they are often assigned as the basic foot soldiers of the Koopa Troop alongside [[Goomba]]s. On the other hand, [[Magikoopa]]s are often given advisory roles due to their magical abilities and gift of foresight. | |||
However, not all Koopas are allied with the [[Bowser]]. Some Koopas, such as the Koopa Troopas of [[Koopa Village]], live peacefully inside the borders of the Mushroom Kingdom, while others simply hold no allegiance and operate independently. | |||
==Species== | ==Species== | ||
===Bowser's species=== | ===Bowser's species=== | ||
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Not much is known about Bowser's unnamed species of koopas. The only members appear to be [[Bowser]], [[Bowser Jr.]], [[Dry Bowser]], the [[Koopalings]], [[Dark Bowser]], and the [[Koopa Kids]]. Their most notable feature is their [[Bowser's Shell|spiked shells]], similar to a [[Spiny]]. Unlike a Spiny however, members of this species of koopa stand upright, and are much larger than most types of Koopas upon reaching adulthood. Even as a child, Bowser Jr. is almost as tall as a full-grown Koopa Troopa.<ref>'''Size comparison chart.'''<br>[[Image:Size chart.jpg|frame|left]]</ref> These Koopas are known for their strength and durability, even as children, as well as magical prowess. Some guess this species of koopa is some kind of royal koopa but it is unconfirmed. | Not much is known about Bowser's unnamed species of koopas. The only members appear to be [[Bowser]], [[Bowser Jr.]], [[Dry Bowser]], the [[Koopalings]], [[Dark Bowser]], and the [[Koopa Kids]]. Their most notable feature is their [[Bowser's Shell|spiked shells]], similar to a [[Spiny]]. Unlike a Spiny however, members of this species of koopa stand upright, and are much larger than most types of Koopas upon reaching adulthood. Even as a child, Bowser Jr. is almost as tall as a full-grown Koopa Troopa.<ref>'''Size comparison chart.'''<br>[[Image:Size chart.jpg|frame|left]]</ref> These Koopas are known for their strength and durability, even as children, as well as magical prowess. Some guess this species of koopa is some kind of royal koopa but it is unconfirmed. | ||
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===Chargin' Chuck=== | ===Chargin' Chuck=== | ||
{{main|Chargin' Chuck}} | {{main|Chargin' Chuck}} | ||
'''Chargin' Chucks''' (sometimes referred to as '''Koopa Quarterbacks''' or '''Koopa Football Players''') are a type of Koopa who wear American football gear. They have a variety of attacks and sports based weaponry, such as damaging baseballs and footballs. | |||
===Dry Bones=== | ===Dry Bones=== | ||
{{main|Dry Bones}} | {{main|Dry Bones}} | ||
'''Dry Bones''' (also known as '''Skeleton Koopas''') are skeletal versions of Koopa Troopas. These undead Koopas will often collapse when attacked, but they will soon revive themselves and become completely normal once again. | |||
===Electro-Koopa=== | ===Electro-Koopa=== | ||
{{main|Electro-Koopa}} | {{main|Electro-Koopa}} | ||
'''Electro-Koopas''' are Koopas found in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. There are three kinds of Electro-Koopas, all of which walk on all fours and have electrical shells. | |||
===Gargantua Koopa Troopa=== | ===Gargantua Koopa Troopa=== | ||
{{main|Gargantua Koopa Troopa}} | {{main|Gargantua Koopa Troopa}} | ||
'''Gargantua Koopa Troopas''' are a type of Koopa Troopa native to [[Big Island]]. Like many creatures found on Big Island, Gargantua Koopa Troopas are enormous versions of their counterparts in the rest of the world. | |||
===Hammer Bro.=== | ===Hammer Bro.=== | ||
{{main|Hammer Bro.}} | {{main|Hammer Bro.}} | ||
'''Hammer Bros.''' (or '''Hammer Brothers''') are a type of Koopa that stand upright and throw hammers at passers-by. They have bigger shells than normal Koopas and wear headgear. | |||
===Koopa Paratroopa=== | ===Koopa Paratroopa=== | ||
{{main|Koopa Paratroopa}} | {{main|Koopa Paratroopa}} | ||
'''Koopa Paratroopas''' (also known as '''Parakoopas''', '''Sky Troopas''' in [[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]], or simply '''Paratroopas''', in Japanese パタパタ '''Patapata'''), are Koopa Troopas with wings. They traditionally come in two varieties. Red Koopa Paratroopas will usually fly up and down or side to side in a set path, while green Koopa Paratroopas will often bounce in the player's general direction. | |||
===Koopa Troopa=== | ===Koopa Troopa=== | ||
{{main|Koopa Troopa}} | {{main|Koopa Troopa}} | ||
'''Koopa Troopas''' (usually Koopas, occasionally Troopas, Japanese ノコノコ Nokonoko) are common enemies in the Mario Series, usually displayed as foot soldiers of the Koopa Troop, under the direct leadership of Bowser. | |||
===Koopeleon=== | ===Koopeleon=== | ||
{{main|Koopeleon}} | {{main|Koopeleon}} | ||
'''Koopeleons''' are a rare and unique sub-species of Koopas that live in the [[Toadwood Forest]] in [[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]. A Koopeleon resembles a Koopa and chameleon hybrid with a blue shell, green skin, large eyes, and a long curled tail. Koopeleons have the ability to turn invisible, a survival mechanism that allows them to hunt unsuspecting prey. | |||
===Lakitu=== | ===Lakitu=== | ||
{{main|Lakitu}} | {{main|Lakitu}} | ||
'''Lakitus''' are bespectacled Koopas who ride clouds through the skies. | |||
===Magikoopa=== | ===Magikoopa=== | ||
{{main|Magikoopa}} | {{main|Magikoopa}} | ||
'''Magikoopas''' (referred to as '''Koopa Wizards''' in the [[Super Mario World television series]]) are a subspecies of Koopa Troopas that can cast spells. They wear blue robes and hats resembling the garb of a wizard, and are generally considered to be high ranking members of the Koopa Troop. | |||
===Snooze-A-Koopa=== | ===Snooze-A-Koopa=== | ||
{{main|Snooze-A-Koopa}} | {{main|Snooze-A-Koopa}} | ||
'''Snooze-A-Koopas''' (also known as '''Snooza Koopas''') are bizarre-looking Koopas encountered by Mario in the game Super Mario Sunshine. Snooze-A-Koopas have flippers instead of hands or feet and walk on all fours. They are also quite large and have a shell with a Yoshi Egg-like pattern on it. | |||
===Spiny=== | ===Spiny=== | ||
{{main|Spiny}} | {{main|Spiny}} | ||
'''Spinies''' (Japanese トゲゾー Togezō) are four-legged Koopas known for their spiked-shells. | |||
===Super Koopa=== | ===Super Koopa=== | ||
{{main|Super Koopa (species)}} | {{main|Super Koopa (species)}} | ||
'''Super Koopas''' are shell-less Koopas that wear a cape, allowing them to fly. | |||
===Terrapin=== | ===Terrapin=== | ||
{{main|Terrapin}} | {{main|Terrapin}} | ||
'''Terrapins''' are armored Koopas with green shells that appear in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 01:13, November 28, 2009
- "Koopa" redirects here. For other uses, see Koopa (disambiguation).
Template:Species-infobox Koopas are a species known for their turtle-like appearance. There are many varieties of Koopas, of which the most common are Koopa Troopas, simply known as "Koopas" because of their large presence.
King Koopa is the leader of the militaristic Koopa Troop, an organization that has attempted to conquer the peaceful Mushroom Kingdom many times. Many Koopas are soldiers in this army, and have different tasks in the organization based on the abilities of their particular class. For example, as Koopa Troopas have no special attributes, they are often assigned as the basic foot soldiers of the Koopa Troop alongside Goombas. On the other hand, Magikoopas are often given advisory roles due to their magical abilities and gift of foresight.
However, not all Koopas are allied with the Bowser. Some Koopas, such as the Koopa Troopas of Koopa Village, live peacefully inside the borders of the Mushroom Kingdom, while others simply hold no allegiance and operate independently.
Species
Bowser's species
- Main article: Bowser
Not much is known about Bowser's unnamed species of koopas. The only members appear to be Bowser, Bowser Jr., Dry Bowser, the Koopalings, Dark Bowser, and the Koopa Kids. Their most notable feature is their spiked shells, similar to a Spiny. Unlike a Spiny however, members of this species of koopa stand upright, and are much larger than most types of Koopas upon reaching adulthood. Even as a child, Bowser Jr. is almost as tall as a full-grown Koopa Troopa.[1] These Koopas are known for their strength and durability, even as children, as well as magical prowess. Some guess this species of koopa is some kind of royal koopa but it is unconfirmed.
Chargin' Chuck
- Main article: Chargin' Chuck
Chargin' Chucks (sometimes referred to as Koopa Quarterbacks or Koopa Football Players) are a type of Koopa who wear American football gear. They have a variety of attacks and sports based weaponry, such as damaging baseballs and footballs.
Dry Bones
- Main article: Dry Bones
Dry Bones (also known as Skeleton Koopas) are skeletal versions of Koopa Troopas. These undead Koopas will often collapse when attacked, but they will soon revive themselves and become completely normal once again.
Electro-Koopa
- Main article: Electro-Koopa
Electro-Koopas are Koopas found in Super Mario Sunshine. There are three kinds of Electro-Koopas, all of which walk on all fours and have electrical shells.
Gargantua Koopa Troopa
- Main article: Gargantua Koopa Troopa
Gargantua Koopa Troopas are a type of Koopa Troopa native to Big Island. Like many creatures found on Big Island, Gargantua Koopa Troopas are enormous versions of their counterparts in the rest of the world.
Hammer Bro.
- Main article: Hammer Bro.
Hammer Bros. (or Hammer Brothers) are a type of Koopa that stand upright and throw hammers at passers-by. They have bigger shells than normal Koopas and wear headgear.
Koopa Paratroopa
- Main article: Koopa Paratroopa
Koopa Paratroopas (also known as Parakoopas, Sky Troopas in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, or simply Paratroopas, in Japanese パタパタ Patapata), are Koopa Troopas with wings. They traditionally come in two varieties. Red Koopa Paratroopas will usually fly up and down or side to side in a set path, while green Koopa Paratroopas will often bounce in the player's general direction.
Koopa Troopa
- Main article: Koopa Troopa
Koopa Troopas (usually Koopas, occasionally Troopas, Japanese ノコノコ Nokonoko) are common enemies in the Mario Series, usually displayed as foot soldiers of the Koopa Troop, under the direct leadership of Bowser.
Koopeleon
- Main article: Koopeleon
Koopeleons are a rare and unique sub-species of Koopas that live in the Toadwood Forest in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. A Koopeleon resembles a Koopa and chameleon hybrid with a blue shell, green skin, large eyes, and a long curled tail. Koopeleons have the ability to turn invisible, a survival mechanism that allows them to hunt unsuspecting prey.
Lakitu
- Main article: Lakitu
Lakitus are bespectacled Koopas who ride clouds through the skies.
Magikoopa
- Main article: Magikoopa
Magikoopas (referred to as Koopa Wizards in the Super Mario World television series) are a subspecies of Koopa Troopas that can cast spells. They wear blue robes and hats resembling the garb of a wizard, and are generally considered to be high ranking members of the Koopa Troop.
Snooze-A-Koopa
- Main article: Snooze-A-Koopa
Snooze-A-Koopas (also known as Snooza Koopas) are bizarre-looking Koopas encountered by Mario in the game Super Mario Sunshine. Snooze-A-Koopas have flippers instead of hands or feet and walk on all fours. They are also quite large and have a shell with a Yoshi Egg-like pattern on it.
Spiny
- Main article: Spiny
Spinies (Japanese トゲゾー Togezō) are four-legged Koopas known for their spiked-shells.
Super Koopa
- Main article: Super Koopa (species)
Super Koopas are shell-less Koopas that wear a cape, allowing them to fly.
Terrapin
- Main article: Terrapin
Terrapins are armored Koopas with green shells that appear in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.
References
- ^ Size comparison chart.
