Splunkin

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Revision as of 20:23, November 3, 2024 by Doc von Schmeltwick (talk | contribs) ("Few?" Kab-omb, Squiggler, and Snow Spike only made token appearances afterward, while Balloon Boo, bomb Skeeter, Snailicorn, Blockhopper, Spike Bass, and almost all of the bosses never appeared again. The only NSMB-originating enemies I can think of that really did become heavily recurring are Deep Cheep, Broozer, Crowber, and Dry Bowser. Leaving out standard "big" counterparts on both sides since that gets a little ambiguous sometimes.)
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Not to be confused with Jack O'Goomba.
Splunkin
Splunkin model from New Super Mario Bros.
Model
First appearance New Super Mario Bros. (2006)
Comparable

Splunkins[1] are jack-o'-lantern enemies in New Super Mario Bros. Splunkins are encountered in Template:World-link, Template:World-link, Template:World-link, and World 8-1. They walk along the ground like Goombas. When Splunkins are stomped, the cracks on their bodies deepen and they walk faster. Stomping one a second time defeats the Splunkin. Ground-pounding Splunkins or striking them with fireballs defeats them in one hit. Their English name is a portmanteau of "spelunking" (meaning exploring a cave) and "punkin" (a regional slurring of the word "pumpkin").

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
French Splunkin[?] -
German Splunkin[?] -

References

  1. ^ Loe, Casey (2006). New Super Mario Bros. Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). ISBN 1-59812-009-3. Page 11.
  2. ^ New Super Mario Bros. Shogakukan book.[page number needed]