Crook

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Super Mario RPG Enemy

Crook
Location	Rose Way, Moleville Mines
HP	38
Attack	38
Defense	35
Magic Attack	32
Magic Defense	12
Special Attacks	None
Strengths	None
Weaknesses	None
Item Dropped	Honey Syrup
Coins Dropped	10
Flower Dropped
Experience Gained	10
Yoshi Cookie Item	Mid Mushroom
Related	Sackit
Psychopath Thought
"You can't run away! Ha!"

“Sob, sob...Just you wait, we'll get you for this. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but someday...”
—Crook, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

Crooks are hooded enemies encountered in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. They are related to another thief enemy called Sackits. Mario and Mallow first encounter Crooks while traveling through Rose Way. When a Crook spots Mario in the area, the Crook attempts to run into Mario and his partner, Mallow to a battle. Though Crooks have powerful attacks (punching and throwing daggers), their defense and HP are low, a powerful timed hit being able to take them out. They don't have any weaknesses or resistances, so all types of magic do the same damage. Crooks are often found in groups aiding other monsters in battle. Occasionally Crooks will runaway from battle.

Croco the thief also has three Crook accomplices (who, like Bowyer's high-ranking Aeros, are referred to as Flunkies) whom Mario and company can fight in the Moleville Mines. If these Crooks are defeated in battle, they yield a Flower Tab. One of these Crooks can also be seen in the end-of-parade.