Piranha Creeper
Template:Species-infobox Piranha Creepers are a variant of Piranha Plants that debuted in Super Mario 3D World. They are sustained by long spiked stems, which allow them to creep in and out of their burrows and move in the directions determined by their growth pattern. Piranha Creepers are larger than regular Piranha Plants and their heads are generally purple in color, making them similar to Spiny Piranha Plants.
History
Super Mario series
Super Mario 3D World
In Super Mario 3D World, Piranha Creepers usually appear in jungle themed levels, such as Piranha Creeper Creek and Deep Jungle Drift. They often live in holes in walls both on ground and underwater, but some even live in poison and, like normal Piranha Plants, in Warp Pipes. They snake along the ground and even in the air in various patterns, going to and from their living spot. Some of them are found sleeping unless they are attacked, after which they pause before moving back to their previous position and resuming their rest. Their heads turn from purple to blue with green spots in this state.
To defeat Piranha Creepers, the player must attack the heads of the Piranha Plants to make them back up and smack against their living spot. A Ground Pound or dive attack with the Cat Mario power-up knocks them back further than a regular jump. Tapping on a Piranha Creeper's head on the 
sends them back to their hole, but they cannot be defeated in this way; the final hit must always be landed by one of the player's attacks. The player is hurt if they jump on the stem of a Piranha Creeper, but a stomp from the player using Cat Mario's Lucky Cat form defeats them instantly. Piranha Creepers release three coins upon being defeated. Unlike most enemies, Piranha Creepers are not defeated when the player touches the Goal Pole.
Super Mario Maker 2
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Piranha Creepers will appear in Super Mario Maker 2, as enemies that can be placed. Their paths can be set by the player.[1] Sleeping variants of Piranha Creepers can also be placed into stages.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Piranha Creepers return in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, having the same functions as in Super Mario 3D World. They first appear in Turnip Cannon Jungle and can be defeated instantly by falling on top of, spinning onto, or throwing a Turnip or other item at their heads. Unlike in Super Mario 3D World, however, tapping their heads just once with the touch screen will send them all the way back to their holes.
Mario Party: Star Rush
Piranha Creepers appear in the minigame Jump to Conclusion from Mario Party: Star Rush. They occupy several steps that the players have to climb in order to reach the finish, moving back and forth on them longwise. When a character jumps onto a Piranha Creeper, they are stunned for a moment before being able to move again.
Minecraft
In the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack of Minecraft, Shulkers and Lilacs are reskinned to resemble Piranha Creepers.
Mario Tennis Aces
In Mario Tennis Aces, sleeping Piranha Creepers can be seen lying around the Ancient Altar, where Petey Piranha is fought. They do not have any bearing on gameplay.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Piranha Creepers are mentioned briefly by Viridi during Palutena's Guidance dialogue for Piranha Plant. Piranha Plant's pink costume is based off an active Piranha Creeper.
Profiles and statistics
Mario Party: Star Rush
| Image | Name | Bio |
|---|---|---|
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Piranha Creeper A close relative of the Piranha Plant. |
"They stretch out along stairs and other paths, creating a spiky obstacle for all who wish to pass by." |
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | のびのびパックン[?] Nobinobi Pakkun |
Stretching Piranha | |
| Dutch | Piranha Creeper[?] | - | |
| German | Kriech-Piranha[?] | Crawling Piranha | |
| Italian | Pianta Serpiranha[?] | From Pianta Piranha (Piranha Plant) and serpente (snake) | |
| Portuguese | Planta-piranha rastejante[?] | Crawling Piranha Plant | |
| Russian | пиранья-выползок[?] piran'ya-vypolzok |
Piranha Creeper | |
| Spanish (NOA) | piraña reptante[?] | Creeper Piranha | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Piraña Reptante[?] | Creeper Piranha |
References
- ^ Nintendo. (February 13, 2019). Super Mario Maker 2 – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch. YouTube. Retrieved on February 13, 2019.
| Mario Party: Star Rush | |
|---|---|
| Playable characters | Mario • Luigi • Princess Peach • Princess Daisy • Wario • Waluigi • Yoshi • Toad (Toads: Red Toad • Blue Toad • Green Toad • Yellow Toad) • Toadette • Rosalina • Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong |
| Other playable characters | Bowser • Bowser Jr. • Boo |
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| Dice Blocks | Standard Dice Block • Super Dice Block • Jumpy Dice Block • Speedy Dice Block • Friendly Dice Block • Greedy Dice Block • Risky Dice Block • Flutter Dice Block • Cutie Dice Block • Wondrous Dice Block • Brawny Dice Block • Triple 7 Dice Block |
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| Coinathlon items | Blooper • Coin Bag • Coin Trio • Double Medal • Kamek • Lava Bubble • Lightning Bolt |
| Board features | Advance Space • Back Space • Cannon Space • Coin Balloon • Duel Balloon • Item Space • Lakitu • Shy Guy Shop • Star Balloon |
| Toad Scramble worlds | World 0 • World 1 • World 2 • World 3 • World 4 |
| Balloon Bash maps | Map 1 • Map 2 • Map 3 |
| Further info | Ally • Character Museum • Gallery • Minigames • Staff |
| Related Play Nintendo activities: Red ahead • Who’s got your back? | |
| Mario Tennis Aces | ||
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| Playable characters | Initial release | Mario • Luigi • Wario • Waluigi • Peach • Daisy • Rosalina • Toad • Toadette • Bowser • Bowser Jr. • Boo • Yoshi • Donkey Kong • Spike • Chain Chomp |
| Post-releasea | Koopa Troopa • Blooper • Diddy Kong • Birdo • Koopa Paratroopa • Shy Guy • Petey Piranha • Luma • Boom Boom • Pauline • Kamek • Dry Bones • Fire Piranha Plant • Dry Bowser | |
| Non-playable characters | Piranha Plants • Lakitus • Biddybuds • Yoshis • Small birds • Rabbits • Fire Piranha Plants • Munchers • Nipper Plants • Piranha Creepers • Ant Troopers • Conkdors • Dry Bones • Kleptos • Stone Spikes • Peepas • Big Boo • Bob-ombs • Spinies • Mechakoopas • Mega Bob-ombsa • Monty Mole • Parabones • Aster • Lucien • Mirrors • Boo Buddiesa • King Booa • Fly Guya • New Donkersa • Shy Guy Towersa • Shield Guysa • Big Magikoopaa | |
| Bosses | Petey Piranha • Madame Mirage • Snow Ogre • Gooper Blooper • Bowser Statue • Bowcien | |
| Courts and worlds | Marina Stadium • Bask Ruins • Piranha Plant Forest • Mirage Mansion • Snowfall Mountain • Savage Sea • Inferno Island • Ruins of Trialsa | |
| Moves | Special Shot • Trick Shot • Zone Shot • Zone Speed | |
| Miscellaneous | Kingdom of Bask • Online tournamentsa • Power Stone | |
| Further info | Gallery • Quotes • Staff | |
| Related Play Nintendo activities: Are you a tennis ace? • The multiplayer way • Ultimate doubles • Winning strategies? Take your pick! | ||
