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Koopa
	; A Koopa Troopa, the most common and basic type of Koopa
First appearance	Super Mario Bros. (1985)
Latest appearance	Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023)
Variant of	Shellcreeper
Variants
	Boom Boom; Buzzy Beetle; Chargin' Chuck; Hammer Bro; Koopa (Bowser's species); Koopa Striker; Koopa Troopa; Lakitu; Magikoopa; Rocky Wrench; Shova; Spike; Spiny; Sumo Bro
Relatives
	Yoshi
Notable members
	Motley Bossblob; Tutankoopa

Revision as of 17:17, February 10, 2024

Not to be confused with Koopa Troopa.

This article is about the Koopa species as a whole. For other uses of the word "Koopa", see Koopa.

“Yoshi-dear, that baby is going to cause disaster to befall the Koopas. So give him here before you accidentally get hurt!”

—Kamek, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

Koopas (once "the Koopa")^[1] are a category of turtle-like creatures that form the Turtle Tribe (also known as the Koopa clan or Koopa tribe). There are many different types of Koopas, the most common being Koopa Troopas; they are specifically named for the species that Bowser belongs to due to an inconsistency in localization.

Most Koopas operate in a hierarchy-based grouping system. Bowser is the leader of a large army of minions, which has invaded the Mushroom Kingdom many times and has control over most of the Koopas in the Super Mario franchise, beginning in Super Mario Bros., where, according to an interpretation of the story of the game's Japanese manual^[2] during the English localization that saw Koopa (クッパ) as the name of the group of turtles instead of the name of Bowser, they were known for their "black magic."^[3] Said interpretation has since been rectified, with Koopa being acknowledged to be the Japanese name of Bowser,^[4] but the concept of Koopas as a group of turtles in the West remains,^[5] while Nintendo of Japan consistently refers to Koopa as the name of Bowser and to the Turtle Tribe (カメ族ぞく) as the group to which the various turtles belong.^[6] Many of these same Koopas are members of the Koopa Troop and have different tasks in the organization based on the abilities of their particular class. For example, Koopa Troopas tend to be assigned as basic foot soldiers alongside Goombas due to their lack of specialized offensive capabilities, while Magikoopas are often given advisory roles due to their magical abilities and gift of foresight.

However, not all Koopas are allied with Bowser. Some Koopas, such as the Koopa Troopas of Koopa Village, live peacefully inside the borders of the Mushroom Kingdom, while others, such as Koopa the Quick in Super Mario 64 and the Roving Racers in Super Mario Odyssey, simply hold no allegiance and operate independently.

Koopas in general are based on the Shellcreepers from Mario Bros., as evident by various enemies being tentatively named and designed after Shellcreepers in development documents of Super Mario Bros.^[7] Mario Mania indicates that Koopa Troopas and Koopa Paratroopas were previously Shellcreepers.^[8] At least one source, Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten, lists Shellcreepers among the Turtle Tribe while simultaneously stating that they are the roots originating the whole Turtle Tribe.^[9] Additionally, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U states that Koopa Troopas (referred to simply as "Koopas" in English versions) are apparently evolved from Shellcreepers.^[10]^[11]^[12]

Species

Boom Boom

Boom Boom in Super Mario Run

Main article: Boom Boom

Boom Booms are a Koopa species similar to Bowser's. Booms Booms are very large and most have spikes on the back of their shells. The only difference seems to be the connected plastron (the underside of the shell) that Boom Booms have. They have huge arms, which they use to attack by flailing them, although in some cases their arms are replaced with wings. Aside from the main Boom Boom, a female Boom Boom named Pom Pom has been shown. They appear in boss battles in games like Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario 3D Land, New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Luigi U, Super Mario 3D World, and Super Mario Maker 2.

Buzzy Beetle

Main article: Buzzy Beetle

Buzzy Beetles are found generally in caves and other dark areas. They are known to be immune to fireballs, and they can climb on walls and ceilings, and they can drop from ceilings if Mario or others approach them closely enough. As with Koopa Troopas, Buzzy Beetles hide inside their shell if Mario or others stomp on them, letting their shells be used.

Other Buzzy Beetle species

Chargin' Chuck

Chargin' Chucks with and without helmets in Super Mario 3D World

Main article: Chargin' Chuck

Chargin' Chucks are a type of Koopa who wear gridiron football gear. They have a variety of attacks and sports based weaponry, such as damaging baseballs and footballs. Chargin' Chucks first appeared in Super Mario World. They have similarities to Boom Boom, and like the Hammer Bros. and their variations, Chargin' Chucks often appear as duos, or sometimes even larger groups.

Hammer Bro

Main article: Hammer Bro

Hammer Bros. (or Hammer Brothers) are a type of Koopa that stand upright, wear helmets and shoes, and throw hammers at passerby. There are various similar Koopas who throw other objects at their opponents, such as the Boomerang Bros., Ice Bros., and the Fire Bros., the latter of which used to spit their projectiles from their mouths, but now pull them from thin air, like the others. All of these Koopas have similar shell patterns (though they are color-coded by type: Hammer Bros. wear green armor, Fire Bros. wear red, Boomerang Bros. wear blue, Ice wear light blue, etc.) and beaks that are lighter in color than the rest of their face, both of which sets them apart from Koopa Troopas, which are also slightly smaller.

Other Hammer Bro species

Koopa (Bowser's species)

Various members aboard an airship

Main article: Koopa (Bowser's species)

Koopas (not to be confused with Koopa Troopas or the Turtle Tribe in general) are a large species that is generally shown with bipedal posture, a spiked shell that is separated between the front and back, and lumpy, fleshy muzzles. As the species Bowser belongs to, many of his traits and abilities are later shown by others, such as the ability to breathe fire. Most examples of them are specific named characters rather than generic enemies. They physically have the closest resemblance to Boom Booms and Sumo Bros.

Most variants of Bowser's species are offshoots of Bowser himself.

Koopa Troopa

Main article: Koopa Troopa

Koopa Troopas (often shortened to plain Koopas and occasionally to Troopas, Japanese ノコノコ Nokonoko) are common enemies in the Super Mario franchise. While some are peaceful, Koopa Troopas are usually displayed as foot soldiers of the Koopa Troop under the direct leadership of Bowser. They typically have no special offensive abilities like Hammer Bros. or Lakitus. Throughout the Super Mario franchise, Koopa Troopas have appeared as both quadrupedal creatures (four legged) and bipedal (walking on two legs). Since their debut in Super Mario Bros., Koopa Troopas have appeared in almost every game, usually as enemies, but also as playable characters in numerous spin-offs. They are also partners for Mario in the first two Paper Mario games.

Other Koopa Troopa species

Lakitu

A Lakitu as seen in New Super Mario Bros. U

Main article: Lakitu

Lakitus are goggled Koopas who ride clouds through the skies, and which can occasionally be found snorkeling in water and hiding behind walls or in pipes. Unlike most Koopa species, they do not have snouts or beaks, but flat faces with round noses. Their shells are also unique in their circular patterning. To attack, Lakitus typically throw unlimited numbers of Spiny Eggs at their opponents, and some will also dangle 1-Up Mushrooms from fishing poles to lure their targets closer.

Other Lakitu species

Magikoopa

A Magikoopa as seen in Super Mario 3D World

Main article: Magikoopa

Magikoopas (referred to as Kameks in the European localizations and as Koopa Wizards in the Super Mario World television series) can cast spells and fly on broomsticks. They are generally considered to be high-ranking members of the Koopa Troop. They wear glasses and wizard's garb: typically blue robes and hats, though Magikoopas specializing in different forms of magic sport different colors. Aside from their heads, which have slightly larger beaks than those of their normal counterparts, little is known about the Magikoopa's external structure due to their robes. Kamek is a notable Magikoopa.

Other Magikoopa species

Rocky Wrench

Rocky Wrenches' Koopa-like appearance in Super Mario Bros. 3.

Main article: Rocky Wrench

Rocky Wrenches are enemies and pop out of manhole covers on airships at random. They were stated to be a mole-like type of Koopa during Super Mario Bros. 3,^[13]^[14] and have been redesigned to greatly resemble Monty Moles (which are in turn based off Rocky Wrenches) as of New Super Mario Bros. Wii.

Spike

A Spike in Super Mario 3D World

Main article: Spike

Spikes are small Koopas who either stand still or walk around. When Mario or an ally of his comes by, however, Spikes throw spiked balls or bars to harm the character. More specialized variants, such as Snow Spikes and Stone Spikes, also exist and throw their namesake projectiles instead of metallic, spiked balls.

Other Spike species

Spiny

A Spiny in New Super Mario Bros. 2

Main article: Spiny

Spinies (Japanese トゲゾー Togezō) are four-legged Koopas known for their spiked shells. They appear to have a symbiotic relationship with Lakitus, another Koopa variant which throw Spiny Eggs at their opponents.

Other Spiny species

Sumo Bro

Main article: Sumo Bro

Sumo Bros. (or Sumo Brothers) are a type of Koopa with similarities to Sledge Bro and Chargin' Chuck. They pound their foot to create thunderbolts that explode upon impact with the ground. Despite fitting within the Hammer Bros. naming scheme in most languages, they are generally depicted as unrelated. Sumo Bros. first appeared in Super Mario World.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	カメ一族いちぞく^[15]^[16] Kame-ichizoku クッパ一族いちぞく^[17] (All Night Nippon Super Mario Bros.) Kuppa-ichizoku カメ族ぞく^[18] Kame-zoku カメ Kame	Turtle Tribe Bowser Tribe Turtle Tribe Turtle
Chinese (simplified)	喏库 Nuòkù 乌龟族^[20] (Super Smash Bros.) Wūguī Zú 龟族 (Mario Party Superstars) Guī Zú	Derived from "喏库喏库" (Nuòkù'nuòkù, Koopa Troopa) Turtle Tribe Turtle Tribe
Chinese (traditional)	烏龜族^[21] (Mario Kart Wii) Wūguī Zú 庫巴一族^[22] (Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary) Kùbā-yīzú	Turtle Tribe Bowser Tribe
French	Koopa	-
German	Koopa	-
Italian	Koopa Tribù delle Tartarughe (Super Mario Bros. manual)	- Turtle Tribe
Korean	거북족^[19] Geobukjok	Turtle Tribe
Portuguese	Koopa	-
Russian	Купа Kupa	Koopa
Spanish	Koopa (Los) Koopa	- (The) Koopa

References

^ Super Mario Bros. English instruction booklet, page 2.
^ Super Mario Bros. Japanese instruction booklet. The line in particular is 「強力な魔法を操る大ガメクッパの一族」 which, due to the various meanings of 「の」, can be interpreted as both the tribe of the great turtle Koopa who uses powerful magic or the Koopa tribe, great turtles who use powerful magic. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
^ Super Mario Bros. North American instruction booklet, page 2.
^ History section of the Official Home of Mario. Note how the rectified story of Super Mario Bros. now states The Mushroom Kingdom was the peaceful home of the Toads until the day Bowser and his wicked minions invaded. Using powerful magic, Bowser™ transformed the Toads into bricks and quickly conquered the land. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
^ Bowser's bio in the Official Home of Mario states The king of the Koopas dreams of ruling the Mushroom Kingdom, and only Mario and his brave friends stand in his way!. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
^ As can be seen both by this diagram of the Koopa Troop on pages 88 and 89 of the Super Mario Zen Hyakka (「スーパーマリオ全百科」, Super Mario Complete Encyclopedia)Media:SMCE pages 88 89.png and the current bio of Bowser in the Mario Portal.
^ Nintendo (September 14, 2015). Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2015. YouTube. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
^ M. Arakawa. Nintendo Mario Mania Player's Guide. Page 13. "These fighting turtles first appeared in Mario Bros. as Shellcreepers, then became Koopa Troopas and Koopa Paratroopas in the Super Mario Bros. series."
^ Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten. Page 55.
^ "The Koopa is apparently an evolved form of this veteran of Mario Bros." – Shellcreeper trophy from the NTSC Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
^ "A true veteran from way back in Mario Bros., this guy even predates Koopas, which apparently it evolved into." – Shellcreeper trophy from the PAL Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
^ Treat4567 (December 28, 2014). [スマブラWiiU] フィギュア全716種まとめ. YouTube. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
^ 「モグラようなカメ族ぞく。穴あなからニョキッと出でてきてスパナを投なげてくる。飛行船ひこうせんの乗組員のりくみいんだ。」 ("Mole-like members of the Turtle Tribe. They will pop out of a hole to throw their spanner. They are the maintenance crew of the airship.") - Super Mario Bros. 3 Japanese instruction booklet, page 38.
^ "Rocky is a turtle who kind of looks like a mole. He will suddenly appear and start to throw wrenches at Mario." - Super Mario Bros. 3 English instruction booklet, Page 37.
^ Super Mario Bros. 2 Disk System instruction booklet, page 3.
^ Super Mario Bros. 3 Japanese instruction booklet, page 35.
^ All Night Nippon Super Mario Bros. instruction booklet, pages 6 and 7.
^ Super Mario Bros. 3 Japanese instruction booklet, page 38.
^ 해머를 던지는 거북족의 엘리트, 전망 좋은 높은 곳을 좋아하는 것 같다.(Hammer-throwing Elite of Turtle Tribe. He seems to like high place with good view.), from card description of Hammer Bro from Super Paper Mario
^ In-game profile of Mario from Super Smash Bros.. "在人们的印象中，马力欧一直是一个用特殊的跳跃技能与乌龟族战斗的水管工。" (In people's impression, Mario has always been a plumber who used special jumping skills to fight with the Turtle Tribe.)
^ Official traditional Chinese website for Mario Kart Wii. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
^ Official Chinese website for the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary. Retrieved February 7, 2021.

[1] Super Mario Bros. English instruction booklet, page 2.

[2] Super Mario Bros. Japanese instruction booklet. The line in particular is 「強力な魔法を操る大ガメクッパの一族」 which, due to the various meanings of 「の」, can be interpreted as both the tribe of the great turtle Koopa who uses powerful magic or the Koopa tribe, great turtles who use powerful magic. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

[3] Super Mario Bros. North American instruction booklet, page 2.

[4] History section of the Official Home of Mario. Note how the rectified story of Super Mario Bros. now states The Mushroom Kingdom was the peaceful home of the Toads until the day Bowser and his wicked minions invaded. Using powerful magic, Bowser™ transformed the Toads into bricks and quickly conquered the land. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

[5] Bowser's bio in the Official Home of Mario states The king of the Koopas dreams of ruling the Mushroom Kingdom, and only Mario and his brave friends stand in his way!. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

[6] As can be seen both by this diagram of the Koopa Troop on pages 88 and 89 of the Super Mario Zen Hyakka (「スーパーマリオ全百科」, Super Mario Complete Encyclopedia)Media:SMCE pages 88 89.png and the current bio of Bowser in the Mario Portal.

[7] Nintendo (September 14, 2015). Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2015. YouTube. Retrieved October 18, 2021.

[8] M. Arakawa. Nintendo Mario Mania Player's Guide. Page 13. "These fighting turtles first appeared in Mario Bros. as Shellcreepers, then became Koopa Troopas and Koopa Paratroopas in the Super Mario Bros. series."

[9] Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten. Page 55.

[10] "The Koopa is apparently an evolved form of this veteran of Mario Bros." – Shellcreeper trophy from the NTSC Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

[11] "A true veteran from way back in Mario Bros., this guy even predates Koopas, which apparently it evolved into." – Shellcreeper trophy from the PAL Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

[12] Treat4567 (December 28, 2014). [スマブラWiiU] フィギュア全716種まとめ. YouTube. Retrieved March 13, 2018.

[13] 「モグラようなカメ族ぞく。穴あなからニョキッと出でてきてスパナを投なげてくる。飛行船ひこうせんの乗組員のりくみいんだ。」 ("Mole-like members of the Turtle Tribe. They will pop out of a hole to throw their spanner. They are the maintenance crew of the airship.") - Super Mario Bros. 3 Japanese instruction booklet, page 38.

[14] "Rocky is a turtle who kind of looks like a mole. He will suddenly appear and start to throw wrenches at Mario." - Super Mario Bros. 3 English instruction booklet, Page 37.

[15] Super Mario Bros. 2 Disk System instruction booklet, page 3.

[16] Super Mario Bros. 3 Japanese instruction booklet, page 35.

[17] All Night Nippon Super Mario Bros. instruction booklet, pages 6 and 7.

[18] Super Mario Bros. 3 Japanese instruction booklet, page 38.

[19] 해머를 던지는 거북족의 엘리트, 전망 좋은 높은 곳을 좋아하는 것 같다.(Hammer-throwing Elite of Turtle Tribe. He seems to like high place with good view.), from card description of Hammer Bro from Super Paper Mario

[20] In-game profile of Mario from Super Smash Bros.. "在人们的印象中，马力欧一直是一个用特殊的跳跃技能与乌龟族战斗的水管工。" (In people's impression, Mario has always been a plumber who used special jumping skills to fight with the Turtle Tribe.)

[21] Official traditional Chinese website for Mario Kart Wii. Retrieved December 18, 2021.

[22] Official Chinese website for the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary. Retrieved February 7, 2021.

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-'''Koopas''' (once "the Koopa")<ref>''Super Mario Bros.'' English instruction booklet, page 2</ref> are a category of turtle-like creatures, most of which form the '''Turtle Tribe''' or '''Koopa clan'''. There are many different types of Koopas, the most common being [[Koopa Troopa]]s.
+'''Koopas''' (once "the Koopa")<ref>''Super Mario Bros.'' English instruction booklet, page 2.</ref> are a category of turtle-like creatures that form the '''Turtle Tribe''' (also known as the '''Koopa clan''' or '''Koopa tribe'''). There are many different types of Koopas, the most common being [[Koopa Troopa]]s; they are specifically named for [[Koopa (Bowser's species)|the species]] that [[Bowser]] belongs to due to an inconsistency in localization.
-Most Koopas operate in a hierarchy-based grouping system. [[Bowser]] is the leader of the [[Koopa Troop]], which has invaded the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] many times and has control over most of the Koopas in the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise, beginning in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', where, according to an interpretation of the story of the Japanese game's manual<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clv/manuals/ja/pdf/CLV-P-HAAAJ.pdf ''Super Mario Bros.'' Japanese instruction booklet]. The line in particular is 「強力な魔法を操る大ガメクッパの一族」 which, due to the various meanings of 「の」, can be interpreted as both ''the tribe of the great turtle Koopa who uses powerful magic'' or ''the Koopa tribe, great turtles who use powerful magic''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.</ref> during the English localization that saw ''Koopa'' (クッパ) as the name of the group of turtles instead of the name of Bowser, they were known for their "black magic."<ref>[https://legendsoflocalization.com/media/super-mario-bros/manuals/Super-Mario-Bros-Manual-US.pdf ''Super Mario Bros.'' North American instruction booklet], page 2.</ref> Said interpretation has since been rectified, with ''Koopa'' being acknowledged to be the Japanese name of Bowser,<ref>[https://mario.nintendo.com/history/ ''History'' section of the ''Official Home of Mario'']. Note how the rectified story of ''Super Mario Bros.'' now states ''The Mushroom Kingdom was the peaceful home of the Toads until the day Bowser and his wicked minions invaded. Using powerful magic, Bowser™ transformed the Toads into bricks and quickly conquered the land.'' Retrieved May 10, 2018.</ref> but the concept of ''Koopas'' as a group of turtles in the West remains,<ref>[https://mario.nintendo.com/characters/ Bowser's bio in the ''Official Home of Mario''] states ''The king of the Koopas dreams of ruling the Mushroom Kingdom, and only Mario and his brave friends stand in his way!''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.</ref> while [[Nintendo]] in Japan consistently refers to Koopa as the name of Bowser and to the Turtle Tribe (カメ族) as the group to which the various turtles belong.<ref>As can be seen both by {{media link|SMCE pages 88 89.png|this diagram of the Koopa Troop on pages 88 and 89 of the ''Super Mario Zen Hyakka'' (「スーパーマリオ全百科」, Super Mario Complete Encyclopedia)}} and the [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/characters/index.html current bio of Bowser in the ''Mario Portal''].</ref> Many of these same Koopas are members of the Koopa Troop and have different tasks in the organization based on the abilities of their particular class. For example, Koopa Troopas tend to be assigned as basic foot soldiers alongside [[Goomba]]s due to their lack of specialized offensive capabilities, while [[Magikoopa]]s are often given advisory roles due to their magical abilities and gift of foresight.
+Most Koopas operate in a hierarchy-based grouping system. Bowser is the leader of a large army of [[Bowser's Minions|minions]], which has invaded the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] many times and has control over most of the Koopas in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], beginning in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', where, according to an interpretation of the story of the game's Japanese manual<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clv/manuals/ja/pdf/CLV-P-HAAAJ.pdf ''Super Mario Bros.'' Japanese instruction booklet]. The line in particular is 「強力な魔法を操る大ガメクッパの一族」 which, due to the various meanings of 「の」, can be interpreted as both ''the tribe of the great turtle Koopa who uses powerful magic'' or ''the Koopa tribe, great turtles who use powerful magic''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.</ref> during the English localization that saw ''Koopa'' (クッパ) as the name of the group of turtles instead of the name of Bowser, they were known for their "black magic."<ref>[https://legendsoflocalization.com/media/super-mario-bros/manuals/Super-Mario-Bros-Manual-US.pdf ''Super Mario Bros.'' North American instruction booklet], page 2.</ref> Said interpretation has since been rectified, with ''Koopa'' being acknowledged to be the Japanese name of Bowser,<ref>[https://mario.nintendo.com/history/ ''History'' section of the ''Official Home of Mario'']. Note how the rectified story of ''Super Mario Bros.'' now states ''The Mushroom Kingdom was the peaceful home of the Toads until the day Bowser and his wicked minions invaded. Using powerful magic, Bowser™ transformed the Toads into bricks and quickly conquered the land.'' Retrieved May 10, 2018.</ref> but the concept of ''Koopas'' as a group of turtles in {{wp|Western world|the West}} remains,<ref>[https://mario.nintendo.com/characters/ Bowser's bio in the ''Official Home of Mario''] states ''The king of the Koopas dreams of ruling the Mushroom Kingdom, and only Mario and his brave friends stand in his way!''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.</ref> while [[Nintendo]] of Japan consistently refers to Koopa as the name of Bowser and to the Turtle Tribe (カメ{{ruby|族|ぞく}}) as the group to which the various turtles belong.<ref>As can be seen both by {{media link|SMCE pages 88 89.png|this diagram of the Koopa Troop on pages 88 and 89 of the ''Super Mario Zen Hyakka'' (「スーパーマリオ全百科」, Super Mario Complete Encyclopedia)}} and the [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/characters/index.html current bio of Bowser in the ''Mario Portal''].</ref> Many of these same Koopas are members of the Koopa Troop and have different tasks in the organization based on the abilities of their particular class. For example, Koopa Troopas tend to be assigned as basic foot soldiers alongside [[Goomba]]s due to their lack of specialized offensive capabilities, while [[Magikoopa]]s are often given advisory roles due to their magical abilities and gift of foresight.
 However, not all Koopas are allied with Bowser. Some Koopas, such as the Koopa Troopas of [[Koopa Village]], live peacefully inside the borders of the Mushroom Kingdom, while others, such as [[Koopa the Quick]] in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and the [[Roving Racers]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', simply hold no allegiance and operate independently.
-Koopas in general are based on the [[Shellcreeper]]s from ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'', as evident by various enemies being tentatively named and designed after Shellcreepers in development documents of ''Super Mario Bros.''<ref>Nintendo (September 14, 2015). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C73f618-3pk&t=2517s Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2015]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved October 18, 2021.</ref> ''[[Mario Mania]]'' indicates that Koopa Troopas and [[Koopa Paratroopa]]s were previously Shellcreepers.<ref>M. Arakawa. Nintendo ''Mario Mania'' Player's Guide. Page 13. "''These fighting turtles first appeared in Mario Bros. as Shellcreepers, then became Koopa Troopas and Koopa Paratroopas in the Super Mario Bros. series.''"</ref> At least one source, ''[[Perfect Edition of the Great Mario Character Encyclopedia|Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten]]'', lists Shellcreepers among the Turtle Tribe while simultaneously stating that they are the roots originating the whole Turtle Tribe.<ref>''Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten''. [https://imgur.com/aNvk8LY Page 55.]</ref> Additionally, ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' state that Koopa Troopas (referred to as simply "Koopas" in English versions) are apparently evolved from Shellcreepers,<ref>"''The Koopa is apparently an evolved form of this veteran of Mario Bros.''" -Shellcreeper trophy from the NTSC ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''</ref><ref>"''A true veteran from way back in Mario Bros., this guy even predates Koopas, which apparently it evolved into.''" -Shellcreeper trophy from the PAL ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''</ref><ref>Treat4567 (December 28, 2014). [https://youtu.be/Kjy7Gd4cjrM?t=158 <nowiki>[スマブラWiiU]</nowiki> フィギュア 全716種まとめ]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved March 13, 2018.</ref>
+Koopas in general are based on the [[Shellcreeper]]s from ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'', as evident by various enemies being tentatively named and designed after Shellcreepers in development documents of ''Super Mario Bros.''<ref>Nintendo (September 14, 2015). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C73f618-3pk&t=2517s Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2015]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved October 18, 2021.</ref> ''[[Mario Mania]]'' indicates that Koopa Troopas and [[Koopa Paratroopa]]s were previously Shellcreepers.<ref>M. Arakawa. Nintendo ''Mario Mania'' Player's Guide. Page 13. "''These fighting turtles first appeared in Mario Bros. as Shellcreepers, then became Koopa Troopas and Koopa Paratroopas in the Super Mario Bros. series.''"</ref> At least one source, ''[[Perfect Edition of the Great Mario Character Encyclopedia|Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten]]'', lists Shellcreepers among the Turtle Tribe while simultaneously stating that they are the roots originating the whole Turtle Tribe.<ref>''Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten''. [https://imgur.com/aNvk8LY Page 55.]</ref> Additionally, ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' states that Koopa Troopas (referred to simply as "Koopas" in English versions) are apparently evolved from Shellcreepers.<ref>"''The Koopa is apparently an evolved form of this veteran of Mario Bros.''" – Shellcreeper trophy from the NTSC ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''</ref><ref>"''A true veteran from way back in Mario Bros., this guy even predates Koopas, which apparently it evolved into.''" – Shellcreeper trophy from the PAL ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''</ref><ref>Treat4567 (December 28, 2014). [https://youtu.be/Kjy7Gd4cjrM?t=158 <nowiki>[スマブラWiiU]</nowiki> フィギュア 全716種まとめ]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved March 13, 2018.</ref>
 ==Species==
 ===Boom Boom===
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 {{Main|Boom Boom}}
 '''Boom Booms''' are a Koopa species similar to Bowser's. Booms Booms are very large and most have spikes on the back of their shells. The only difference seems to be the connected plastron (the underside of the shell) that Boom Booms have. They have huge arms, which they use to attack by flailing them, although in some cases their arms are replaced with wings. Aside from the main Boom Boom, a female Boom Boom named [[Pom Pom]] has been shown. They appear in boss battles in games like ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'', ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''.
-{{br}}
-===Bowser's species===
-[[File:Koopalings Airship Artwork.jpg|thumb|Various members aboard an [[airship]]]]
-{{main|Bowser}}
-Not much is known about the species of Koopa to which Bowser belongs. The exact name is also unknown; the members are most often simply referred to as "Koopas," with the ''[[Perfect Edition of the Great Mario Character Encyclopedia]]'' (「パーフェクト版マリオキャラクター大事典」) simply grouping the members of Bowser's royal family under a group known as 「クッパ{{hover|系|けい}}」 (Bowser's Group).<ref>{{media link|PEGMCE page 193.png|page 193 of the ''Perfect Edition of the Great Mario Character Encyclopedia'' (「パーフェクト版マリオキャラクター大事典」)}}, in which the various types of Koopas are put in groups according to how they are related.</ref> The only known members in the games are [[Bowser]], [[Bowser's Brother]], [[Bowser Jr.]], the [[Koopalings]], and the [[Koopa Kid]]s, with [[Motley Bossblob]] closely resembling them but not being a confirmed member. The unique feature of this species is that the plastron is formed by plates covering the belly and is detached from the [[Bowser's Shell|carapace]], which is spiked. However, when they duck into their shells, the flesh between the belly plates and the carapace is no longer visible, as if the shells featured a fully attached plastron. Like the very similar [[Boom Boom]]s, members of this species of Koopa stand upright, and are typically much larger than most types of Koopas upon reaching adulthood. Even as a child, Bowser Jr. is almost as tall as a full-grown Koopa Troopa.<ref>[[Media:Size chart.jpg|Size comparison chart]]</ref> However, Lemmy Koopa is actually almost as small as [[Toad]]<ref>[https://pressthebuttons.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83452033569e201b8d0b43f5b970c 1993 Nintendo Character Guide Comparison Chart that includes some Koopalings] and [https://pressthebuttons.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83452033569e201b7c72a96cb970b 1993 Nintendo Character Guide Comparison Chart that includes Toad.] ''Press The Buttons''. Retrieved October 14,2015.</ref> while his younger brother Larry is bigger in size,<ref>[https://pressthebuttons.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83452033569e201b8d0b43f5b970c 1993 Nintendo Character Guide Comparison Chart that includes some Koopalings]</ref><ref>"''Bowser's youngest Koopaling, Larry, has taken over the Grass Land.''" - ''Nintendo Power Strategy Guide'' for ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', page 9.</ref> showing that some variability in size exists among Koopas belonging to Bowser's species. These Koopas are known for their strength, sometimes the ability to breathe out flames, and durability, even as children, as well as magical powers; they typically are the leaders of the Koopa race. Koopas belonging to Bowser's species do not have a beak, instead having a fleshy muzzle, and some also have horns. A particular feature, shown by [[Baby Bowser]] in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' and [[Ludwig von Koopa]] in ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'', is that the eyes display yellow eyeshine in the dark, implying that they may possess night vision. [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] initially intended for Bowser to look like an ox, hence a few of the physical characteristics, such as the horns. Members of this species alongside Boom Boom's species are also shown to possess teeth, with it also being strongly implied if not directly shown that the species possess a carnivorous diet due to Bowser, Bowser Jr., and the Koopalings eating meat at various points, as well as Bowser and Bowser Jr. both explicitly expressing disgust at eating vegetable matter, although despite this, they had little problem ingesting Mushrooms. Members of this species also have varying pigmentations to their skin, which is demonstrated with Morton Koopa Jr., who has darker skin compared to the rest of his species, as well as [[Bowser's Brother]], who has grayish-blue skin. They also possess clawed tridactyl feet with pads at the bottom. They usually have their feet bare, but sometimes do wear shoes, such as in Wendy's case, and Bowser's wedding tuxedo outfit in ''Super Mario Odyssey'' and soccer outfit in ''[[Mario Strikers: Battle League]]''.
-;Most variants of Bowser's species are offshoots of Bowser himself.
-*[[Bowser Statue]]
-*[[Bowser Stunner]]
-*[[Fake Bowser]]
-**[[Tail Bowser]]
-*[[Koopa Kid]]
-*[[Mechakoopa]]
-**[[Blasta Mechakoopa]]
-**[[Mega Mechakoopa]]
-**[[Zappa Mechakoopa]]
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 [[File:Chargin' Chuck Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|thumb|150px|Chargin' Chucks with and without helmets in ''Super Mario 3D World'']]
 {{main|Chargin' Chuck}}
-'''Chargin' Chucks''' (sometimes referred to as '''Koopa Football Players''') are a type of Koopa who wear American football gear. They have a variety of attacks and sports based weaponry, such as damaging baseballs and footballs. Chargin' Chucks first appeared in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. Like the Hammer Bros. and their variations, Chargin' Chucks often appear as duos, or sometimes even larger groups.
+'''Chargin' Chucks''' are a type of Koopa who wear gridiron football gear. They have a variety of attacks and sports based weaponry, such as damaging baseballs and footballs. Chargin' Chucks first appeared in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. They have similarities to [[Boom Boom]], and like the [[Hammer Bro]]s. and their variations, Chargin' Chucks often appear as duos, or sometimes even larger groups.
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 **[[Shady Sledge Bro]]
 *[[Small Hammer Bro]]
-*[[Sumo Bro]]
 *[[Yo Bro]]
 |}
+{{br}}
+===Koopa (Bowser's species)===
+[[File:Koopalings Airship Artwork.jpg|thumb|Various members aboard an [[airship]]]]
+{{main|Koopa (Bowser's species)}}
+'''Koopas''' (not to be confused with [[Koopa Troopa]]s or the Turtle Tribe in general) are a large species that is generally shown with bipedal posture, a spiked shell that is separated between the front and back, and lumpy, fleshy muzzles. As the species [[Bowser]] belongs to, many of his traits and abilities are later shown by others, such as the ability to [[Fire Breath|breathe fire]]. Most examples of them are specific named characters rather than generic enemies. They physically have the closest resemblance to [[Boom Boom]]s and [[Sumo Bro]]s.
+;Most variants of Bowser's species are offshoots of Bowser himself.
+*[[Bowser Statue]]
+*[[Bowser Stunner]]
+*[[Fake Bowser]]
+**[[Tail Bowser]]
+*[[Koopa Kid]]
+*[[Mechakoopa]]
+**[[Blasta Mechakoopa]]
+**[[Flying Mechakoopa]]
+**[[Mega Mechakoopa]]
+**[[Zappa Mechakoopa]]
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 *[[Koopa Paratroopa]]
 **[[Big Koopa Paratroopa]]
+***[[Big Troopa]]
+****[[Grand Troopa]]
 **[[Dark Paratroopa]]
 **[[Dreamy Paratroopa]]
 **[[G. R. P-Troopa]]
-**[[Heavy Troopa]]
 **[[Koopa Paratroopa 10-Stack]]
 **[[KP Paratroopa]]
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 **[[Shady Paratroopa]]
 **[[Shiny Paratroopa]]
-**[[Tub-O-Troopa]]
 **[[Z Koopa]]
 **[[Parabones]]
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 *[[Shiny Koopa Troopa]]
 *[[Snooza Koopa]]
+*[[Snortoise]]
 *[[Space Troopa]]
 *[[State Troopa]]
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 [[File:Rocky_wrench.jpg|150px|thumb|Rocky Wrenches' Koopa-like appearance in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''.]]
 {{main|Rocky Wrench}}
-'''Rocky Wrenches''' are enemies and pop out of manhole covers on [[airship]]s at random. They were stated to be a mole-like type of Koopa during ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'',<ref>「モグラようなカメ{{hover|族|ぞく}}。{{hover|穴|あな}}からニョキッと{{hover|出|で}}てきてスパナを{{hover|投|な}}げてくる。{{hover|飛行船|ひこうせん}}の{{hover|乗組員|のりくみいん}}だ。」 ("''Mole-like members of the Turtle Tribe. They will pop out of a hole to throw their spanner. They are the maintenance crew of the airship.''") - ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' Japanese instruction booklet, page 38.</ref><ref>"Rocky is a turtle who kind of looks like a mole. He will suddenly appear and start to throw wrenches at Mario." - ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' English instruction booklet, Page 37.</ref> and have been redesigned to greatly resemble [[Monty Mole]]s (which are in turn based off Rocky Wrenches) as of ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''.
+'''Rocky Wrenches''' are enemies and pop out of manhole covers on [[airship]]s at random. They were stated to be a mole-like type of Koopa during ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'',<ref>「モグラようなカメ{{ruby|族|ぞく}}。{{ruby|穴|あな}}からニョキッと{{ruby|出|で}}てきてスパナを{{ruby|投|な}}げてくる。{{ruby|飛行船|ひこうせん}}の{{ruby|乗組員|のりくみいん}}だ。」 ("''Mole-like members of the Turtle Tribe. They will pop out of a hole to throw their spanner. They are the maintenance crew of the airship.''") - ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' Japanese instruction booklet, page 38.</ref><ref>"Rocky is a turtle who kind of looks like a mole. He will suddenly appear and start to throw wrenches at Mario." - ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' English instruction booklet, Page 37.</ref> and have been redesigned to greatly resemble [[Monty Mole]]s (which are in turn based off Rocky Wrenches) as of ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''.
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 *[[Spike Blop]]
 *[[Spike Koopa]]
-*[[Spikey (Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars)|Spikey]]
+*[[Spikey (Super Mario RPG)|Spikey]]
-**[[Oerlikon]]
 **[[Spikester]]
+**[[Urspike]]
 *[[Spiny Egg]]
 *[[Spiny R]]
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 {{main|Sumo Bro}}
 [[File:NSMBU Sumo Bro Artwork.png|thumb]]
-'''Sumo Bros.''' (or '''Sumo Brothers''') are a type of Koopa with similarities to [[Sledge Bro]], [[Chargin' Chuck]], and [[Boom Boom]]. They pound their foot to create thunderbolts that explode upon impact with the ground. Despite fitting within the [[Hammer Bro]]s. naming scheme in most languages, they are otherwise depicted as unrelated. Sumo Bros. first appeared in ''[[Super Mario World]]''.
+'''Sumo Bros.''' (or '''Sumo Brothers''') are a type of Koopa with similarities to [[Sledge Bro]] and [[Chargin' Chuck]]. They pound their foot to create thunderbolts that explode upon impact with the ground. Despite fitting within the [[Hammer Bro]]s. naming scheme in most languages, they are generally depicted as unrelated. Sumo Bros. first appeared in ''[[Super Mario World]]''.
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 ==Names in other languages==
 {{foreign names
-|Jap=カメ{{hover|一族|いちぞく}}<ref>''Super Mario Bros. 2'' Disk System instruction booklet, page 3.</ref><ref>''Super Mario Bros. 3'' Japanese instruction booklet, page 35.</ref><br>''Kame-ichizoku''<br>クッパ{{hover|一族|いちぞく}}<ref>''All Night Nippon Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet, pages 6 and 7.</ref> (''All Night Nippon Super Mario Bros.'')<br>''Kuppa-ichizoku''<br>カメ{{hover|族|ぞく}}<ref>''Super Mario Bros. 3'' Japanese instruction booklet, page 38.</ref><br>''Kame-zoku''<br>カメ<br>''Kame''
+|Jap=カメ{{ruby|一族|いちぞく}}<ref>''Super Mario Bros. 2'' Disk System instruction booklet, page 3.</ref><ref>''Super Mario Bros. 3'' Japanese instruction booklet, page 35.</ref><br>''Kame-ichizoku''<br>クッパ{{ruby|一族|いちぞく}}<ref>''All Night Nippon Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet, pages 6 and 7.</ref> (''All Night Nippon Super Mario Bros.'')<br>''Kuppa-ichizoku''<br>カメ{{ruby|族|ぞく}}<ref>''Super Mario Bros. 3'' Japanese instruction booklet, page 38.</ref><br>''Kame-zoku''<br>カメ<br>''Kame''
 |JapM=Turtle Tribe<br><br>Bowser Tribe<br><br>Turtle Tribe<br><br>Turtle
 |Spa=Koopa<br>(Los) Koopa
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 |Por=Koopa
 |PorM=-
-|Fra=Koopa
+|Fre=Koopa
-|FraM=-
+|FreM=-
 |Ita=Koopa<br>Tribù delle Tartarughe (''Super Mario Bros.'' manual)
 |ItaM=-<br>Turtle Tribe
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 |KorR=Geobukjok
 |KorM=Turtle Tribe
+|Ger=Koopa
+|GerM=-
 |ChiS=喏库<br>''Nuòkù''<br>乌龟族<ref>In-game profile of Mario from ''Super Smash Bros.''. "在人们的印象中，马力欧一直是一个用特殊的跳跃技能与乌龟族战斗的水管工。" (In people's impression, Mario has always been a plumber who used special jumping skills to fight with the Turtle Tribe.)</ref> (''Super Smash Bros.'')<br>''Wūguī Zú''<br>龟族 (''Mario Party Superstars'')<br>''Guī Zú''
 |ChiSM=Derived from "喏库喏库" (''Nuòkù'nuòkù'', Koopa Troopa)<br><br>Turtle Tribe<br><br>Turtle Tribe
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 <references/>
+{{Misc Koopas}}
 {{Buzzy Beetles}}
 {{Hammer Bros.}}

[Edit] Miscellaneous Koopas
Characters	Boom Boom • Boss Sumo Bro • Gattai monster • Motley Bossblob • Pom Pom • Tutankoopa
Species	Boom Boom • Chargin' Chuck • Koopa Striker • Shova • Soopa Striker • Sumo Bro • Toopa Striker
Relatives	Conkdor • Rocky Wrench • Shellcreeper • Skedaddler • Yoshi
Subfamilies
Buzzy Beetles • Hammer Bros. • Koopas • Koopa Troopas (Koopa Paratroopas · Dry Bones) • Lakitus • Magikoopas • Spikes • Spinies

[Edit] Buzzy Beetles
Characters	Butametto and Ushimetto • Chan • Metto Oyakata • Paper Mistake Buzzy Beetle • Spiky Joe • Tiny Spinies • Torque
Species	Big Bony Beetle • Big Buzzy Beetle • Bony Beetle • Buster Beetle • Buzz-Bomb • Buzzy Beetle • Buzzy Beetle Gang • Buzzy Beetle Tower • Dark Spike Top • Dark Stone Buzzy • Heavy Para-Beetle • M. M-Spike Top • Magmite • Magmus • Nattō • Noko Bombette • Para-Beetle • Paper Macho Buzzy Beetle • Red Spike Top • Shiny Buzzy Beetle • Small Buzzy Beetle • Small Buzzy Beetle Gang • Spike Top • Spiky Parabuzzy • Stone Buzzy • Thorny
Related items	Buzzy Shell • Flashy Shell

[Edit] Hammer Bros.
Characters	Angus Boomer • Army Hammer Bro • Bamma • Border Bros. • Dr. Topper • Flare • Hammer Bro captain • Hamma Jamma • Hamma Jamma's father • Hamma Jamma's grandfather • Hammers (team) • Mr. Hammer • Ojīsan and Obāsan • Pentabros • Spiked Koopa
Species	Amazing Flyin' Hammer Brother • Beanerang Bro • Boomerang Bro • Business Bro • C. A. F. H. Bro • Calm Hammer Bro • Chariot Bro • Chomp Bro • Circus Bro • Dark Boomerang Bro • Dark Fire Bro • Dark Hammer Bro • Elite Limbo Bro • Fire Bro • Gold Bro • Goomerang Brother • Hammer Bro • Heavy Fire Bro • Ice Bro • Juggler Bro • Limbo Bro • Paper Boomerang Bro • Paper Fire Bro • Paper Hammer Bro • Shady Sledge Bro • Sledge Bro • Small Hammer Bro • Yo Bro
Related items	Boomerang • Boomerang Flower • Fireball • Hammer • Hammer Bro Orb • Hammer Suit • Ice Ball

[Edit] Koopa Troopas
Characters	Apprentice • Captain Koopa Troopa • Chef Torte • Egyptian Koopa • Electro-Koopa King • Elmo • Grunt • Holly Koopa • Hookbill the Koopa • Jagger • Johnson • Jr. Troopa • King K • KP Koopas • Kent C. Koopa • Kolorado • Kolorado's father • Kolorado's wife • Koopa (Mario Party DS) • Koopa Bros. • Koopa Koot • Koopa Krag • Koopa Master • Koopa Shepherdess • Koopa the Quick • Koopa Troopa (Mario Party 4) • Kooper • Koopie Koo • The Koopinator • Koopley • Koopook • Koops • Koover • Kroop • Kung Fu Koopa • Kuzzle • Kylie Koopa • Master Duff • Master Lob • Master Stinger • Mecha Nokonoko • Mega Koopa • Mutant Ninja Sentai Nokonokoman • Private Koopa • Robot Monster Troopa • Roving Racers • Shellshockers • Shisai • Spiky John • Spiky Tom
Species	Ankoopa • Beach Koopa • Big Koopa Troopa • Bodyslam Koopa • Bombshell Koopa • Climbing Koopa • Dark Koopa • Dark Koopa (Super Paper Mario) • Dark Koopatrol • Dark Koopatrol (Super Paper Mario) • Dark Nokonoko • Dark Striker • Dry Bones • Electro-Koopa (blue/red) • Elite Troopea • Glad Red Koopa • Gold Koopa • Gold Koopeleon • Koopa Paratroopa • Koopa Troopa • Koopa Troopa 6-Stack • Koopatrol • Koopeleon • KP Koopa • Mad Green Koopa • Mural Koopa • Noko Bombette • Paper Koopa Troopa • Paper Macho Koopa Troopa • Robo Koopa • Rolla Koopa • Shady Koopa • Shell (flashing) • Shiny Koopa Troopa • Small Koopa Troopa • Snooza Koopa • Snortoise • Space Troopa • State Troopa • Stormtroopa • Super Koopa • Super Troopa • Terra Cotta • Terrapin • Torte • Troopea • Wereturtle
Other relatives	Shellcreeper
Related items	Black Shell • Blue Shell • Courage Shell • Giant Blue Shell • Giant Green Shell • Giant Red Shell • Gold Shell • Green Shell • Koopa Bank Capsule • Koopa Dasher • Koopa Shell • Koopa Tea • Koopa Troopa Orb • Koopa Zapper • Kooper's Shell • Red Shell • Setback Shell • Shell (sticker) • Shell Patch • Shell Shock • Super Kōra • Triple Black Shells • Triple Gold Shells • Triple Green Shells • Triple Red Shells • Turtley Leaf • Yellow Shell
Subfamilies	Dry Bones • Koopa Paratroopas

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[Edit] Koopa Paratroopas
Characters	Caged "Bird" • Corporal Paraplonk • Gattai monster • Knot-Wing the Koopa • Koopa General • Koopa Paratroopa Trio • KP Koopas • Parakarry • Postmaster • Sergeant Flutter • Shellshockers • Sphinx Zō
Species	Big Koopa Paratroopa • Big Troopa • Dark Paratroopa • Dark Paratroopa (Super Paper Mario) • Dreamy Paratroopa • G. R. P-Troopa • Gold Koopa Paratroopa • Grand Troopa • Koopa Paratroopa • Koopa Paratroopa 10-Stack • KP Paratroopa • Mad G. P-Troopa • Malakoopa • Paper Macho Koopa Paratroopa • Paper Paratroopa • Parabones • Paratroopea • Scaratroopea • Shady Paratroopa • Shiny Paratroopa • Soopa Koopa Paratroopa • Z Koopa
Related items	Koopa Troopa Orb • Lazy Shell • Paratroopa Shell • Para-Wing • Party-Wing • Troopa Medal

[Edit] Dry Bones
Characters	Bones • Dead Bones • Dry Bones • Kāmenētā • Sphinx Zō
Species	Big Dry Bones • Dark Bones • Dark Dull Bones • Dry Bones • Dry Bones 5-Stack • Dull Bones • Elite Dry Bones • Paper Dry Bones • Parabones • Red Bones • Sad Dry Bones • Suppon no Karon • Vomer
Related items	Banisher • Dry Bones Dasher • Dry Bones Shell

[Edit] Lakitus
Characters	Flight • King Lakitu • Laki • Lakilester • Lakilulu • Lakithunder • Lakitu • Lakitu Bros. • Royal bus driver • Spike Storm
Species	Aqua Lakitu • C. Fishing Boo • Calm Lakitu • Commander Lakitu • Dark Lakitu • Fishing Boo • Fishin' Lakitu • Glam Lakitu • Gold Lakitu • Lakipea • Lakitufo • Lakitu • Lakitu in a Pipe • Lakitu King • Lakitu R • Thunder Lakitu • Wall Lakitu

[Edit] Magikoopas
Characters	Bowser's cousin • Giant Kamek • Giant Magikoopa • Jerry • Kamek (Green, Red, White) • Kamek Krew • Kamek's Toadies • Kamella • Kammy Koopa • Magikoopa Masters • Paper Kamek • Papercraft Kamek • Psycho Kamek • Wizakoopa • Wizenheimer
Species	Big Magikoopa • Dark Magikoopa • Gray Magikoopa • Green Magikoopa • Magifoofa • Magikoopa • Purple Magikoopa • Red Magikoopa • Toady • White Magikoopa • Yellow Magikoopa

[Edit] Spikes
Characters	Grubba • Macho Grubba • Paper Macho Spike Outlaw • Tolstar • Tubba Blubba • Tubba's Heart
Species	Clubba • Dark Clubba • Fire Spike • Mad Spike • Mega Spike • Mega Stone Spike • Paper Macho Stone Spike • Paper Spike • Snow Spike • Spike • Stone Spike • White Clubba

[Edit] Spinies
Characters	Kyodai Togemetto • Spike Storm
Species	Big Spiny • Dark Spiny • Paper Spiny • Piranha Pod • Sad Spiny • Sharpea • Sky-Blue Spiny • Spike Blop • Spike Koopa • Spikester • Spikey • Spiny • Spiny Egg • Spiny R • Spiny Shroopa • Thorny • Urspike
Related items	Giant Spiny Shell • Spiny Orb • Spiny Shell (blue) • Spiny Shell (red)

[Edit] Koopas
Characters	Bowser, forms, and counterparts	Alarm Koopa • Baby Bowser (Mega Baby Bowser) • Black Bowser • Blockhead Bowser • Bowcien • Bowser • Bowletta • Castle Bowser • Dreamy Bowser • Dry Bowser • Fury Bowser • Giant Bowser • Giga Bowser • King Koopa's alter egos • King Tetris • Koopa 3 • MegaDragonBowser • Meowser • Molten Bowser • Paper Bowser • Shiny RoboBowser • Shrowser
	Bowser's current game relatives	Dry Bowser • Bowser Jr. • Paper Bowser Jr.
	Bowser's former game relatives	Bowser's Brother • Koopa Kid • Koopalings (Iggy Koopa · Larry Koopa · Lemmy Koopa · Ludwig von Koopa · Morton Koopa Jr. · Roy Koopa · Wendy O. Koopa)
	Bowser's adaptation relatives	Bowser's father • Bowser's mother • Bowser's sister • Enma Daiō • King Koopa's great-great grandkoop • Poopa La Koopa
	Other	Bowser X • C. Everett Koopa • Dark Bowser • Darkmess Bowser • Francis Ford Koopola • Gary Koopa • James Fennimore Koopa
Species		Fake Bowser • Koopa Kid • Koopa Zombie • Tail Bowser
Facsimiles and other constructs	Robots	Blasta Mechakoopa • Bowser??? • Bowser's mech • Flying Mechakoopa • Mecha-Bowser • Mecha Hand • Mechakoopa • Mega Mechakoopa • Mekakuppa • Mini Bowser • Mini Bowser Jr. • Rabbid Mechakoopa • Robo-suit • The Great King Bowser • Zappa Mechakoopa
	Statues	Abominable Snowkoopa • Bowser Monument • Bowser Snow Statue • Bowser Statue • Bowser Stunner • Guard Door • Koopa no Yukidaruma • Papercraft Bowser • Papercraft Bowser Jr.
	Buildings	Bowser's Castle • Bowser's Galaxy Generator • Koopamart • Temple of Koopa
	Vehicles	Bone Rattler • Flame Runner • Gilded King • Holiday King • Koopa Cruiser • Koopa King • Silver King
Related items		Bowser Bomb • Bowser Candy • Bowser Capsule • Bowser Suit • Bowser's Shell • Grand Spiky Shell • Koopa Kid Orb • Spiky Shell