Splunkin
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- Not to be confused with Jack O'Goomba.
Splunkin | |||
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First appearance | New Super Mario Bros. (2006) | ||
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Splunkins[1] are jack-o-lantern enemies in New Super Mario Bros. Their name is likely a pun on "spelunking" and "punkin", which is slang for "pumpkin". They walk left and right. If Mario or Luigi jumps on a Splunkin once, it cracks slightly and increases its movement speed. Jumping on a Splunkin a second time causes it to explode, defeating it and earning points. However, a Ground Pound or a fireball defeats a Splunkin instantly. Splunkins 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.
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Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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Japanese | カボちゃん[2] Kabochan |
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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