Splunkin

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Not to be confused with Jack O'Goomba.
Splunkin
Splunkin model from New Super Mario Bros.
First appearance New Super Mario Bros. (2006)
Comparable
The level 3-Ghost House
Several Splunkins in World 3-Ghost House

Splunkins[1] are jack-o-lantern enemies in New Super Mario Bros. They walk left and right. 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. They are sometimes found in larger groups. They appear in World 3-Ghost House, World 5-Ghost House, World 7-Ghost House, and World 8-1.

Their name is a pun on the word "spelunking" as well as "punkin," a slurring of the word "pumpkin."

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese カボちゃん[2]
Kabochan
Play on「南瓜」(kabocha) 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