Pep
Peps are a type of enemy from Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story. The three types of Pep are found in the Energy Hold in Bowser's body.
The Peps have two special abilities. They can merge with other enemies to make them stronger in speed, power, or defense, similar to the Ghoul Guys from Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. They can also change themselves into a different type of Pep, similar to the Viruses from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga.
Types
POW Peps
POW Peps are red with big muscular arms. POW Peps attack by getting close to Mario or Luigi and attempting to punch them, but Mario or Luigi can counter attack by using the Hammer at the correct time. If this enemy is fused with another enemy, the other enemy gets increased power.
| Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story enemy | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POW Pep | ||||||||
|
HP | 105 (158) | POW | 53 (133) | DEF | 48 (72) | SPEED | 51 (77) |
| Coins | 40 (60) | Level | 16 | Fire | Normal | Burn? | Normal | |
| Role | Common | Battled by | Mario and Luigi | Location(s) | Energy Hold | Dizzy? | Normal | |
| Stat down? | Normal | KO? | Normal | Experience | 120 | Item drop | Supersyrup Jar - 3.5% No-touch Socks - 1.5% | |
| Notice: The second set of numbers next to the enemy's HP, POW, DEF, SPEED and Coins are stat increases from the Challenge Medal accessory; a 50% increase for HP, DEF, SPEED and Coins earned, and a 150% increase for POW. | ||||||||
DEF Peps
DEF Peps are green with a shield next to them. DEF Peps do not attack at all, making it easy to defeat, despite the defense. If this enemy is fused with another, the other enemy will gain higher defense.
| Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story enemy | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEF Pep | ||||||||
|
HP | 105 (158) | POW | 46 (115) | DEF | 68 (102) | SPEED | 51 (77) |
| Coins | 40 (60) | Level | 16 | Fire | Normal | Burn? | Normal | |
| Role | Common | Battled by | Mario and Luigi | Location(s) | Energy Hold | Dizzy? | Normal | |
| Stat down? | Normal | KO? | Normal | Experience | 120 | Item drop | Supersyrup Jar - 4.0% DEF Mush Jam - 1.0% | |
| Notice: The second set of numbers next to the enemy's HP, POW, DEF, SPEED and Coins are stat increases from the Challenge Medal accessory; a 50% increase for HP, DEF, SPEED and Coins earned, and a 150% increase for POW. | ||||||||
SPEED Peps
SPEED Peps are blue with three shark like fins. These Peps attack by bolting towards Mario and Luigi which can give them the trip status effect. The brothers can counterattack by either jumping on them or staying still, depending on which area they are attacking. Unlike the other Peps this enemy doesn't fuse itself with another enemy to improve its speed.
| Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story enemy | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPEED Pep | ||||||||
|
HP | 105 (158) | POW | 46 (115) | DEF | 48 (72) | SPEED | 71 (107) |
| Coins | 40 (60) | Level | 16 | Fire | Normal | Burn? | Normal | |
| Role | Common | Battled by | Mario and Luigi | Location(s) | Energy Hold | Dizzy? | Normal | |
| Stat down? | Normal | KO? | Normal | Experience | 120 | Item drop | Supersyrup Jar - 3.5% No-touch Socks - 1.5% | |
| Notice: The second set of numbers next to the enemy's HP, POW, DEF, SPEED and Coins are stat increases from the Challenge Medal accessory; a 50% increase for HP, DEF, SPEED and Coins earned, and a 150% increase for POW. | ||||||||
Names in other languages
POW
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ＰＯＷエナジー[?] POW Enajī |
Power Energy | |
| Italian | Energia ATT[?] | From "Energia" (Energy). ATT is an abbreviation for Attacco, that means "Attack" | |
| Spanish (NOA) | Pep Atacante[?] | Pep Attacker. | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Ataquina[?] | From Ataque, meaning Attack. -ina is a Spanish suffix used in medicine. |
DEF
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ＤＥＦエナジー[?] DEF Enajī |
Defense Energy | |
| Italian | Energia DIF[?] | From "Energia" (Energy). DIF is a short form for Difesa (Defense) | |
| Spanish (NOA) | Pep Defensor[?] | Pep Defender. | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Defensina[?] | From Defensa, meaning Defense. -ina is a Spanish suffix used in medicine. |
SPEED
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ＳＰＥＥＤエナジー[?] SPEED Enajī |
Speed Energy | |
| Italian | Energia VEL[?] | From "Energia" (Energy). VEL is an abbreviation of Velocità (Speed) | |
| Spanish (NOA) | Pep Veloz[?] | Fast Pep. | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Velocina[?] | From Velocidad (Speed). -ina is a Spanish suffix used in medicine. |
