The Koopinator
| The Koopinator | |
|---|---|
 Sprite from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door | |
| Species | Dark Koopatrol |
| First appearance | Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2004) |
| Latest appearance | Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch) (2024) |
- “You. Finally, I get a piece of you. Finally, we'll see who's truly stronger.”
- —The Koopinator, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
The Koopinator, also known as The Razor Blade Brigadier, is a character from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. He is a Dark Koopatrol who joined the fighting roster of the Glitz Pit under the aforementioned alias. He is the highest ranked member of the arena's major-league and only surpassed by the champion Rawk Hawk himself. His name is likely a reference to the Terminator from the multimedia franchise of the same name.
History
Mario encounters the Koopinator when he travels to Glitzville in search of the Gold Star in Chapter 3. When entering the arena of the Glitz Pit for the first time, Mario and his partners witness an official match between the Koopinator and Rawk Hawk. Rawk Hawk however manages to defeat the Dark Koopatrol without much effort, thereby defending his rank. The fight plays a key role in inspiring Mario to become a contract fighter, because the Gold Star is introduced in that scene.
The player re-encounters the Koopinator after defeating The Iron Adonis Twins and joining the major-league. He can be found in the major-league locker room and will sometimes give advice or other, less-useful remarks. After the player manages to rise Mario's rank to #2, the Koopinator can be fought in an official fight. If Mario defeats him while obeying Grubba's instructions, he will become the top-fighter of the major-league and get the chance to fight Rawk Hawk.
The Koopinator can also be re-fought after Chapter 3, if the player decides to join the Glitz Pit fighters again and reclaim the title of the champion. Other Dark Koopatrols appear in the Pit of 100 Trials, but they are not related to the Koopinator.
The Koopinator is also depicted in a poster outside in Glitzville along with other fighters in the GameCube version, but the poster more closely resembles a normal Koopatrol and not Koopinator's dark pallet. In the Switch version, the poster now shows a Dark Koopatrol.
In the Switch version of the game, the Koopinator reappears in Chapter 8 with Jolene and the other Glitzville fighters, encouraging Mario and his partners to defeat the Shadow Queen.
General information
Physical description
Like a regular Koopatrol, the Koopinator looks like a Koopa Troopa equipped with heavy gear. Most parts of his body are covered by metal, with only his arms, tail, and lower jaw showing a regular Koopa's orange tone. To round off his full-body protection, he wears a darkpurple shell featuring pointy spikes. The Koopinator has also signal red glowing eyes, which are his "most charming features", as written in the Tattle Log.
Personality
The Koopinator seems to follow a stern warrior code, implied by many remarks he makes throughout chapter three. He also adheres to a strict training regime, probably based on the code of ancient Japanese samurai warriors. He often speaks calmly and with a degree of honor, and he also seems to meditate before important battles, as shown before his fight against Mario. After Mario defeats him, he reacts angrily and vows to avenge his defeat and reclaim his rank.
Profiles and statistics
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
GameCube
| Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door enemy | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Koopatrol | ||||||||
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Max HP | 25 | Attack | 5 | Defense | 2 | ||
| Location(s) | Glitz Pit, Pit of 100 Trials (Levels 71-79) | Role | Common | Level | 30 | |||
| Sleep? | 60% | Dizzy? | 65% | Confuse? | 65% | |||
| Tiny? | 85% | Stop? | 65% | Soft? | 90% | |||
| Burn? | 100% | Freeze? | 60% | Fright? | 60% | |||
| Gale Force? | 60% | KO? | 95% | Moves | Spiky Headbutt (5), Power Shell (5 to Mario and Partner), Charge Up (ATK+5), Hide (Prevents damage, but not flipping), Flail (N/A), Get Up (Stops Being Flipped) | |||
| Exp. points | 1 | Coins | 2 - 5 | Items | Shooting Star, Boo's Sheet, Maple Syrup (drop only) | |||
| Tattle Log #: 19 |
Log | A member of the elite forces of the Koopa clan. Its pair of red eyes is its most charming feature. After charging its attacks, it deals devestating blows, so watch yourself! | ||||||
| Tattle | That's a Dark Koopatrol. These guys just totally ooze toughness, don'tcha think? Max HP is 25, Attack is 5, and Defense is 2. After it charges up power, its next attack will be devastating. Try to survive it. It's almost like those red eyes are there to warn you just how tough it is... Or maybe it just doesn't get much sleep... | |||||||
Nintendo Switch
| Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door enemy | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Koopatrol | ||||||||
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Max HP | 25 | Attack | 5 | Defense | 2 | ||
| Location(s) | Glitz Pit, Pit of 100 Trials (Levels 71-79) | Role | Common | Level | 30 | |||
| Sleep? | 60% | Dizzy? | 65% | Confuse? | 65% | |||
| Tiny? | 85% | Stop? | 65% | Soft? | 90% | |||
| Burn? | 100% | Freeze? | 60% | Fright? | 60% | |||
| Gale Force? | 60% | KO? | 95% | Moves | Spiky Headbutt (5), Power Shell (5 to Mario and Partner), Charge Up (ATK+5), Hide (Prevents damage, but not flipping), Flail (N/A), Get Up (Stops Being Flipped) | |||
| Exp. points | 1 | Coins | 2 - 5 | Items | Shooting Star, Boo's Sheet, Maple Syrup (drop only) | |||
| Tattle Log #: 20 |
Log | A member of the elite forces of the Koopa clan. Its pair of red eyes is its most charming feature. After charging its attacks, it deals devastating blows, so watch yourself! | ||||||
| Tattle | That's a Dark Koopatrol. These guys just totally ooze toughness, don'tcha think? Max HP is 25, Attack is 5, and Defense is 2. After it charges up power, its next attack will be devastating. Try to survive it. It's almost like those red eyes are there to warn you just how tough it is... Or maybe it just doesn't get much sleep... | |||||||
Field Tattle
- "That's the Koopinator. He definitely looks tough. When we fight against him, it'd be a good idea to have a strategy from the get-go."
Gallery
Mario and Goombella watching the Koopinator and Rawk Hawk fight
The Koopinator in the Major League locker room
The Koopinator with the Gold Star in Glitzville in the remake
Names in other languages
The Koopinator
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | トゲノコエース[?] Togenoko Ēsu |
Koopatrol Ace (shared with Dark Koopatrol in general) | |
| ジョー[?] Jō |
Joe (real name in field Tattle) | ||
| Chinese (simplified) | 尖刺慢慢龟王牌[?] Jiāncì Màn Man Guī Wángpái |
Koopatrol Ace (shared with Dark Koopatrol in general) | |
| 乔[?] Qiáo |
Joe | ||
| Chinese (traditional) | 尖刺慢慢龜王牌[?] Jiāncì Màn Man Guī Wángpái |
Koopatrol Ace (shared with Dark Koopatrol in general) | |
| 喬[?] Qiáo |
Joe | ||
| Dutch | De Koopinator[?] | - | |
| French | Koopatrélite[?] | Portmanteau of Koopatrouille ("Koopatrol") and élite ("elite") | |
| German | Ass-Koopatrouille[?] | Ace Koopatrol (shared with Dark Koopatrol in general) | |
| Italian | Il Kooparmato (team name exclusive to the original)[?] | The Koopatrol | |
| Joe Kooparmato (real name in field Tattle and also team name in the remake)[?] | Joe Koopatrol | ||
| Korean | 가시엉금에이스[?] Gasi Eonggeum Eiseu |
Koopatrol Ace (shared with Dark Koopatrol in general) | |
| 조[?] Jo |
Joe | ||
| Spanish | La Trituradora[?] | The Crusher |
The Razor Blade Brigadier
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | カミソリファイター[?] Kamisori Faitā |
The Razor Fighter | |
| Chinese (simplified) | 剃刀斗士[?] Tìdāo Dòushì |
Razor Fighter | |
| Chinese (traditional) | 剃刀鬥士[?] Tìdāo Dòushì |
Razor Fighter | |
| Dutch | De Brute Beul[?] | The Brutal Executioner | |
| French | Bourreau des enfers[?] | The underworld executioner | |
| German | Der Rasiermesserschwinger[?] | The Razor Swinger | |
| Italian | Il cavaliere piccante[?] | The zesty/spicy knight | |
| Korean | 면도칼 파이터[?] Myeondokal Paiteo |
Razor Blade Fighter | |
| Spanish | La peor de las pesadillas[?] | The worst of nightmares |
| Glitz Pit teams (at the end of Chapter 3) | |
|---|---|
| Champion | The Great Gonzales |
| Major League | Rawk Hawk • The Koopinator • Chomp Country • Hamma, Bamma, and Flare • Craw-Daddy • The Fuzz • The Magikoopa Masters • The Shellshockers • The Poker Faces • The Tiny Spinies |
| Minor League | The Iron Adonis Twins • The Bob-omb Squad • The Punk Rocks • The Mind-Bogglers • The Hand-It-Overs • Spike Storm • The Dead Bones • The Pokey Triplets • The KP Koopas • The Goomba Bros. |
| Replacement teams | Wings of Night • The Destructors |
