Splunkin
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- Not to be confused with Jack O'Goomba.
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
- ^ Nintendo Power New Super Mario Bros. guide, p. 11
- ^ New Super Mario Bros. Shogakukan book