Dokanto

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The title of this article is official, but it comes from a non-English source. If an acceptable English source is found, then the article should be moved to its appropriate title.

Template:Species-infobox A Dokanto (generically referred to by Nintendo Power as an ant[1]) is an Antotto enemy with a head mounted cannon in the found in Macro Zone of Super Mario Land: 6 Golden Coins. From the cannon on top of their heads, small deadly pellets shoot out, similar to how Snifits attack. These pellets can easily be dodged by jumping over. They can be defeated with a simple jump or a fireball.

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ドカント[2]
Dokanto
Portmanteau of「ドカン」(dokan, an adverb for "with a bang") and「アントット」(Antotto)
German Bazooka-Ameise[?] Bazooka Ant
Italian Dokanto[3] -

References

  1. ^ "You’ll find many breeds of ants in the Macro Zone. There are ants with stingers, ants without stingers, ants that shoot, and ants that throw mushrooms. A disturbing bit of diversity!" - The Super Game Boy Player's Guide, page 23.
  2. ^ Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten. Page 121.
  3. ^ Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia; pag. 75