Splunkin

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Not to be confused with Jack O'Goomba.

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The level 3-Ghost House
Several Splunkins in the World 3 Ghost House

A Splunkin[1] is a jack-o-lantern enemy in New Super Mario Bros. They walk left and right in World 8 courses and some of the earlier Ghost Houses. If Mario jumps upon a Splunkin once, it will crack a bit and will increase its speed. Another hit will make it explode, defeating it and earning points. However, a Ground Pound will kill one instantly. The Splunkin is a relatively small and harmless enemy, though they are sometimes found in larger groups. Their name is a pun on the word "Spelunking".

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese カボちゃん[2]
Kabochan
Play on 「南瓜」 (kabocha, pumpkin) and honorific 「ちゃん」 (chan)
French Splunkin[?] Same as the English name
German Splunkin[?] -

References

  1. ^ Nintendo Power New Super Mario Bros. guide, p. 11
  2. ^ New Super Mario Bros. Shogakukan book