Sir Shovalot

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Sir Shovalot
A Sir Shovalot from Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Nintendo Switch.
Artwork of a Sir Shovalot from Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)
First appearance Donkey Kong (Game Boy) (1994)
Latest appearance Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch) (2024)
Comparable

Sir Shovalots[1] are enemies that wield a shield to push Mario away. Their name is a portmanteau of "Sir Lancelot", a knight of Arthurian legend, and "shove", relating to their behavior.

History[edit]

Donkey Kong (Game Boy)[edit]

Sir Shovalots debut in the Game Boy version of Donkey Kong, first appearing in Stage 3-2. When Mario is in their line of sight, they stop to gradually extend their shield and then charge at him. They do not hurt Mario themselves, but push him away, and can only walk back if he is on a ladder. They can push Mario off the platform he is currently standing on, but they can also push him against a wall, flattening him and making him lose a life in the process. Sir Shovalots can also push Mario into narrow gaps while he is crouching, allowing him to access new areas.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong[edit]

Sir Shovalots appear in Mario vs. Donkey Kong and the Nintendo Switch remake of the same name. They seem to be redesigned, with feet being replaced by wheels. They show up in Spooky House and Twilight City. They act similarly, but they now charge as soon as they see Mario. Sir Shovalot and the true final boss are the only ways Mario can get crushed sideways.

Other appearances[edit]

Though Sir Shovalots do not appear in Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis, monkey robot enemies named Crash Kongs are introduced, which behave similarly to them in that game, charging and pushing Minis and potentially knocking them down or flattening them (using cymbals instead of a shield).

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten[edit]

テッカメン (JP) / Sir Shovalot (EN)
Sir shovalot.png
Original text (Japanese) Translation
出身しゆつしん / 種族しゅぞく メカぞく Place of origin/tribe Mecha clan
性格せいかく おしがつよ Disposition Strong-willed
登場とうじょうゲーム GBゲームボーイドンキー Game appearances GB Donkey
たてってしまくってくる

ぶつかってもダメージはけないが、ものすごいちからそうとしてくる。うまくジャンプでかわそう。なかには、こいつにしてもらわなければすすめない場所ばしょもある。[2]

They push around with shields.

You will not be damaged if you bump into it, but it will try to push you out with tremendous force. Dodge it by jumping. In some places, you cannot go forward without being pushed by this thing.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong[edit]

  • English instruction booklet: These guys will push you into a wall if you let them. Make sure you jump once they push you through those narrow gaps.[1]

Gallery[edit]

Additional names[edit]

Internal names[edit]

Game File Name Meaning

Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch) Model/Shovalot.bfres.zs Shovalot -

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese テッカメン[2][3]
Tekkamen
Iron Mask

Dutch Sir Shovalot[6]
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French Sir Shovalot[5]
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German Sir Shovalot[4]
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Italian Sir Shovalot[9]
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Spanish Sir Shovalot[7]
Enemigo del escudo[8]
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Enemy with shield

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Mario vs. Donkey Kong North American instruction booklet. Page 28.
  2. ^ a b 「パーフェクト版 マリオキャラクター大事典」 (Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten). Page 114.
  3. ^ Mario vs. Donkey Kong Japanese instruction booklet. Page 15.
  4. ^ Mario vs. Donkey Kong European instruction booklet. Page 40.
  5. ^ Mario vs. Donkey Kong European instruction booklet. Page 60.
  6. ^ Mario vs. Donkey Kong European instruction booklet. Page 80.
  7. ^ Mario vs. Donkey Kong European instruction booklet. Page 100.
  8. ^ Official Mario vs. Donkey Kong website (Guías Nintendo)
  9. ^ Mario vs. Donkey Kong European instruction booklet. Page 120.