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[[Image:Punchinello.jpg|thumb|right|The crazed '''Punchinello'''.]]
{{character infobox
{{quote|Good day. The name's Nello...PUNCHINELLO!|Punchinello|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}
|image=[[File:SMRPG NS Punchinello.png|200px]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]])
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{{quote|You... YOU will make me famous!|Punchinello|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}
'''Punchinello''' is one of the major bosses encountered in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. He is named after {{wp|Pulcinella}}, a classical character in Italian theater and puppetry. His name may have also been taken from Pulcinella's English variant, {{wp|Punch and Judy|Mr. Punch}}. He mainly uses variations of [[Bob-omb]]s while fighting. When one of the seven [[Star Piece (Super Mario RPG)|Star Piece]]s crashed into the [[Mole Mines]] at [[Moleville]], he took it for himself. Punchinello also wants to be famous, according to his wish on [[Star Hill]] and his [[Thought Peek|thought]]. When [[Mario]] and his allies arrive in Punchinello's area looking for the Star Piece, he thinks that he can become famous if he can defeat them and engages them in battle.


'''Punchinello''' is a somewhat minor villain who appears in the game ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. He's an explosives expert who likes to use [[Bob-ombs]] in battle. However, it should also be noted that Punchinello is absolutely insane and has a bit of a temper, a character flaw that eventually brings about his destruction. As far as any rational being is concerned, his physical appearance resembles absolutely nothing this side of death itself (besides, perhaps, maybe an eggplant). Apparently, Punchinello lives as an outcast in the [[Moleville|Moleville Mines]], being ostracized from society because of his bad disposition. When one of the seven [[Star Piece]] crashed into the mine, he claimed the rare artifact for himself. Strangely enough, Punchinello also wants to be famous one day (perhaps a result from his status as an outcast). Of course, when [[Mario]] and his allies arrive in Punchinello's lair looking for the Star Piece, the master of explosives sees an excellent opportunity. If he can defeat Mario (where so many others have failed), Punchinello realizes he will become famous all over the [[Mushroom World|world]].
Despite him guarding a Star Piece and having a weapon motif, Punchinello does not appear to have any affiliation with the [[Smithy Gang]]. Regular boss music plays when fighting Punchinello instead of the music played during fights with Smithy Gang bosses, there are no [[Machine Made]] replicas of Punchinello in the [[Factory (Super Mario RPG)|Factory]], and Punchinello is not mentioned among the fallen Smithy Gang members by the [[Clerk]]. Additionally, one of the wishes in [[Star Hill]] appears to be his.


Before the inevitable battle, Punchinello throws tiny [[Micro Bomb]]s (miniature [[Bob-ombs]]) at Mario, hoping to eliminate the plumber without having to get his hands dirty. Additionally, if Mario walks up in front of Punchinello, the villain will shove the plumber with his powerful arms, sending Mario flying back into the other room. Thus Mario must approach Punchinello behind to start the actual battle.
In the remake's post-game, a stronger version of Punchinello titled '''Leveled-Up Punchinello''' can be fought. He is the second boss to be encountered, after [[Belome|Scratchy-Throat Belome]]. Before battle, he expresses his desire to defeat [[Bowser]] in order to become famous. After the fight, he upgrades Bowser's [[Chain Chomp]] into a [[Wonder Chomp]], and is offered a chance to rebuild [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]], to which he obliges in order to gain a little fame. In the ending cutscene if the player defeats [[Smithy]] after defeating [[Culex|Culex 3D]], Punchinello helps with the repairs in Bowser's Keep.
==Battle==
===Regular===
If Mario walks up in front of him, he shoves Mario away with his arms, sending Mario back into the other room. Thus Mario must be behind or near the side of Punchinello to start battling.


In battle, Punchinello attacks with his spiked fist, digging his claws into one of Mario's party members. Punchinello also knows the debilitating [[Sandstorm]] attack, summoning a massive sandstorm that induces the Fear status ailment in all party members. However, his trademark attack is summoning his mechanical minions, the [[Bob-ombs]].
When battle starts, Punchinello throws [[Microbomb]]s at Mario, which can explode after a set amount of turns. In battle, Punchinello attacks with his fist, punching one of Mario's party members. Punchinello also uses the attack [[Sand Storm]].


Punchinello uses four varieties of [[Bob-omb]] to aid him in battle. In the beginning of skirmish, Punchinello releases four Micro Bombs, tiny Bob-ombs that do relatively little damage. [[Mallow]]'s [[Thunderbolt]] attack can easily eliminate these minor threats. As Mallow focuses on the bombs, Mario and [[Geno]] can attack Punchinello directly. After Punchinello receives enough damage, the mad villain realizes his opponents are tougher than he originally thought. Scarping the Micro Bombs, he summons regular-sized [[Bob-ombs]] to attack the heroes. Again, Mallow can use his lighting magic to defeat these bomb enemies, while Mario and Geno focus on pummeling Punchinello. After a few more rounds, Punchinello summons the large [[Mezzo Bomb]]s, powerful Bob-ombs that inflict major damage when they self-destruct. At this time, Mallow should switch from magic to regular attacks, hitting Punchinello with his [[List of weapons in Super Mario RPG|Cymbals]]. Although the Mezzo Bombs are strong, if Mario, Mallow, and Geno can quickly eliminate Punchinello, the Mezzo Bombs won't be a threat.
Punchinello uses four varieties of [[Bob-omb]] to aid him in battle. Each variety appears after the boss takes enough damage. He first releases four Microbombs, then four [[Bob-omb]]s, and then three [[Mezzo Bomb]]s.


After Punchinello is defeated, the villain attempted to have the last laugh. In fact, Punchinello goes mad and enters a state of hubris. The now-insane villain attempts to summon a [[King Bomb]], a gigantic Bob-omb that, when self-destructed, would eliminate everything caught in its explosion. Mario's party believes the villain is bluffing, for surely Punchinello would be caught in the explosion as well. However, Punchinello was in a state of rage and ignored their warnings. Strangely, the humongous bomb did not fall when summoned. Even more enraged, Punchinello angrily pounds the ground, attempting to summon the King Bomb. Eventually, a King Bomb does fall from the ceiling. However, in his rage, Punchinello wasn't paying attention and the King Bomb crushed him. In the end, his overweening pride proved to be end of him. Ironically, Punchinello was destroyed by the very tool he was going to use to make himself immortal.
After Punchinello is defeated, he summons a [[King Bomb]] which lands on him and eventually explodes, covering Mario and co. in soot. After cleaning themselves off, the heroes take the third Star Piece and venture deeper into the mines.


Ultimately, the King Bomb explodes before Mario and his allies can defuse the massive bomb. Thankfully, the bomb was a dud; although the King Bomb exploded, all the explosion did was char Mario's party a little bit. After Mario and his allies clean themselves off,  the heroes recover the third Star Piece and venture deeper into the mines.  You fight [[King Bomb]] later at [[Bowser's Castle]] in the Magikoopa Battle.
===Leveled-Up Punchinello===
Punchinello only takes 1 or 2 damage from all attacks, and while he retains the use of Sand Storm, he can also use [[Flame Wall]], [[Flame Stone]] and [[Grinder (move)|Grinder]].


== Punchinello and the Smithy Gang ==
Like before, Punchinello summons Bob-ombs to aid him, with this variety being named "Strong Bob-ombs". Unique to these enemies is that, if they are hit with a perfectly timed Action Command, they turn around to face Punchinello; at least one of them may also enter the battle in this turned-around state. When these Bob-ombs are facing Punchinello, they will explode on him instead of Mario and his party, dealing 80 damage.
Although Punchinello is the keeper of a [[Star Piece]], uses weapons in combat, and has a slight resemblance to a bomb himself, he is not a member of the [[Smithy Gang]]. In fact, Punchinello's only allegiance is to himself. {{fact}}


== Trivia ==
Once defeated, Punchinello summons another King Bomb, however this one walks towards him after being lit and explodes on him. However, he, as well as Mario and company, come out of the explosion unharmed.
* "Punchinello" is the name of the short, fan buffoon in Italian puppet shows. The name is very fitting for a character such as Punchinello.
* Punchinello's claim of his name being "Nello... PUNCHINELLO!" is likely a reference to [[wikipedia:James Bond|James Bond]]'s catchphrase of being "Bond, James Bond". On a somewhat-related note, Punchinello is never referred to as "Nello" again and it is therefore unknown if this is actually a separate part of his name.
* Before releasing his Mezzo Bombs, Punchinello gives a cry of "It's CLOBBERING TIME!". This is likely a reference to [[Wikipedia:Thing (comics)|The Thing]]'s catchphrase of "It's clobberin' time!".


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==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
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====Leveled-Up Punchinello====
[[Category: Enemies]]
{{:Monster List|transcludesection=Punchinello 2}}
{|class="wikitable"
!Colspan=2|Other stats for Leveled-Up Punchinello<ref>[https://sites.google.com/site/supermariorpgspeedruns/switch/misc-stats-and-data Super Mario RPG Speedruns - Misc. stats and data]</ref>
|-
!FP
|800
|-
!Attack
|335
|-
!Defense
|355
|-
!Magic Attack
|235
|-
!Magic Defense
|255
|-
!Speed
|15
|-
!Evade
|0%?
|-
!Spells
|Sand Storm, Flame Wall, Flame Stone
|-
!Special Moves
|Grinder
|-
!Element Resistances
|Jump
|-
!Status Resistances
|Fear, Poison, Sleep, Mute
|-
!Other Resistances
|Lamb's Lure/Sheep Attack, Geno Whirl, Pure Water, Yoshi Cookie
|-
!Coins
|0
|}
 
==Quotes==
{{main|List of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars quotes#Punchinello}}
*"''Good day. The name's Nello...PUNCHINELLO!"
*"''They say I'm a hothead, but I'll show them! You... YOU will make me famous! So long!''"
*"''It's CLOBBERING TIME!''"
*"''Simmer down, [[Mallow|fluffy]]! I'm not going to waste [[King Bomb|this]] on YOU! Who knows what might happen!''"
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
SMRPG Punchinello Artwork.png|''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''
SMRPG NS Enemies Lineup Artwork.png|''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)
SMRPG NS Punchinello battle.png|''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)
SMRPG NS Bowser's Keep extra epilogue.jpg|Post-game epilogue scene
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
===Punchinello===
{{foreign names
|Jap=ペパット
|JapR=Pepatto
|JapM=Anagram of「パペット」(''papetto'', "puppet")
|Chi=偶偶
|ChiR=Ǒuǒu
|ChiM=Partial repetition of「木偶」(''mùǒu'', "wooden puppet")
|Dut=Punchinello
|Fre=Punchinello
|Ger=Pupponetto
|GerM=Comes from ''Puppe'' ("doll") with Italian diminutive suffix ''-etto''
|Ita=Punchinello
|Kor=페펏
|KorR=Pepeot
|KorM=Anagram of "퍼펫" (''peopet'', "puppet"); From the Japanese name
|Spa=Punchinello
}}
 
===Leveled-Up Punchinello===
{{foreign names
|Jap=ペパット(レベルアップ)
|JapR=Pepatto (Reberu Appu)
|JapM=Punchinello (Level Up)
|ChiS=偶偶(等级提升)
|ChiSR=Ǒuǒu (Děngjí Tíshēng)
|ChiSM=Punchinello (Level Up)
|ChiT=偶偶(等級提升)
|ChiTR=Ǒuǒu (Děngjí Tíshēng)
|ChiTM=Punchinello (Level Up)
|Dut=Punchinello (sterker)
|DutM=Punchinello (stronger)
|Fre=Punchinello (niveau supérieur)
|FreM=Punchinello (level up)
|Ger=Pupponetto (extra Ehrgeiz)
|GerM=Punchinello (extra ambition)
|Ita=Punchinello (potenziato)
|ItaM=Punchinello (powered-up)
|Kor=페펏(레벨 업)
|KorR=Pepeot (Lebel Eob)
|KorM=Punchinello (Level Up)
|Spa=Punchinello nivel +
|SpaM=Punchinello level +
}}
 
==Trivia==
*Punchinello's introduction in the original SNES localization, "Nello...PUNCHINELLO!", is a reference to {{wp|James Bond}}'s catchphrase of being "Bond, James Bond". Translator [[Ted Woolsey]] originally wanted to name him "James Bomb", which explains why Punchinello introduces himself this way, but management refused to allow it.<ref>[https://www.chronocompendium.com/Term/Bob_Rork_Woolsey_Interview.html Bob Rork Woolsey Interview]</ref>
*Before releasing his Mezzo Bombs in the original, Punchinello shouts "It's CLOBBERING TIME!". This is likely a reference to {{wp|Ben Grimm|The Thing}}'s catchphrase. [[Domino]] also says the same phrase.
*Punchinello is the only boss other than [[Bowser]] and [[Smithy]] to not yield any [[Experience Point|EXP]] or even show a results screen. As a consequence, it is the only battle in the game where the [[Super Jump (Super Mario RPG)|Super Jump]]s do not count towards the [[Attack Scarf]] or [[Super Suit]].<ref>RPG Limit Break (July 21, 2023). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIeeXxNBQ18&t=2984s Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars by Millnium - RPG Limit Break 2023]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved July 26, 2023.</ref>
*Punchinello’s original Psychopath quote claims that he is "already famous!" This is possibly intended to be breaking the [[fourth wall]], as in that he is in a video game, making him famous. This was changed in the remake.
 
==References==
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Punchinello
Artwork of Punchinello
First appearance Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
Latest appearance Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023)
“You... YOU will make me famous!”
Punchinello, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

Punchinello is one of the major bosses encountered in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. He is named after Pulcinella, a classical character in Italian theater and puppetry. His name may have also been taken from Pulcinella's English variant, Mr. Punch. He mainly uses variations of Bob-ombs while fighting. When one of the seven Star Pieces crashed into the Mole Mines at Moleville, he took it for himself. Punchinello also wants to be famous, according to his wish on Star Hill and his thought. When Mario and his allies arrive in Punchinello's area looking for the Star Piece, he thinks that he can become famous if he can defeat them and engages them in battle.

Despite him guarding a Star Piece and having a weapon motif, Punchinello does not appear to have any affiliation with the Smithy Gang. Regular boss music plays when fighting Punchinello instead of the music played during fights with Smithy Gang bosses, there are no Machine Made replicas of Punchinello in the Factory, and Punchinello is not mentioned among the fallen Smithy Gang members by the Clerk. Additionally, one of the wishes in Star Hill appears to be his.

In the remake's post-game, a stronger version of Punchinello titled Leveled-Up Punchinello can be fought. He is the second boss to be encountered, after Scratchy-Throat Belome. Before battle, he expresses his desire to defeat Bowser in order to become famous. After the fight, he upgrades Bowser's Chain Chomp into a Wonder Chomp, and is offered a chance to rebuild Bowser's Keep, to which he obliges in order to gain a little fame. In the ending cutscene if the player defeats Smithy after defeating Culex 3D, Punchinello helps with the repairs in Bowser's Keep.

Battle

Regular

If Mario walks up in front of him, he shoves Mario away with his arms, sending Mario back into the other room. Thus Mario must be behind or near the side of Punchinello to start battling.

When battle starts, Punchinello throws Microbombs at Mario, which can explode after a set amount of turns. In battle, Punchinello attacks with his fist, punching one of Mario's party members. Punchinello also uses the attack Sand Storm.

Punchinello uses four varieties of Bob-omb to aid him in battle. Each variety appears after the boss takes enough damage. He first releases four Microbombs, then four Bob-ombs, and then three Mezzo Bombs.

After Punchinello is defeated, he summons a King Bomb which lands on him and eventually explodes, covering Mario and co. in soot. After cleaning themselves off, the heroes take the third Star Piece and venture deeper into the mines.

Leveled-Up Punchinello

Punchinello only takes 1 or 2 damage from all attacks, and while he retains the use of Sand Storm, he can also use Flame Wall, Flame Stone and Grinder.

Like before, Punchinello summons Bob-ombs to aid him, with this variety being named "Strong Bob-ombs". Unique to these enemies is that, if they are hit with a perfectly timed Action Command, they turn around to face Punchinello; at least one of them may also enter the battle in this turned-around state. When these Bob-ombs are facing Punchinello, they will explode on him instead of Mario and his party, dealing 80 damage.

Once defeated, Punchinello summons another King Bomb, however this one walks towards him after being lit and explodes on him. However, he, as well as Mario and company, come out of the explosion unharmed.

Profiles and statistics

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars enemy
Punchinello
Battle idle animation of Punchinello from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars HP 1200 FP 10 Speed 15
Location(s) Coal Mines Attack 60 Magic attack 22
Role Boss Defense 42 Magic defense 40
Bonus Flower None Yoshi Cookie None Morph rate 0%
Evade 0% Magic evade 0% Spells Sand Storm
Weak None Strong Jump, Fear, Poison, Sleep, Mute, Critical Sp. attacks None
Coins 0 Exp. points 0 Items None
Psychopath "Yeeha! I see we're already famous!"

Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)

Super Mario RPG enemy
Punchinello
Image of Punchinello from the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario RPG HP 1200 Weak Elements N/A Drops N/A
Exp. 0 Weak Statuses N/A Rare Drops N/A
Found in Mole Mines
Monster List profile As a result of throwing bombs willy-nilly to become a famous bomb-maker, he faced exploder's remorse and flamed out early.
Thought Peek "So chic! Everyone is so chic!"
Animations

Leveled-Up Punchinello

Super Mario RPG enemy
Leveled-Up Punchinello
Image of Punchinello from the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario RPG HP 1200 Weak Elements N/A Drops N/A
Exp. 0 Weak Statuses N/A Rare Drops N/A
Found in Mole Mines
Monster List profile He says he wants to go home famous. Little does he know that he's already well-known in his hometown as a goofball who Mario beat twice.
Thought Peek "Everyone is even more chic now! You've really leveled up your game!"
Animations
Other stats for Leveled-Up Punchinello[1]
FP 800
Attack 335
Defense 355
Magic Attack 235
Magic Defense 255
Speed 15
Evade 0%?
Spells Sand Storm, Flame Wall, Flame Stone
Special Moves Grinder
Element Resistances Jump
Status Resistances Fear, Poison, Sleep, Mute
Other Resistances Lamb's Lure/Sheep Attack, Geno Whirl, Pure Water, Yoshi Cookie
Coins 0

Quotes

Main article: List of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars quotes#Punchinello
  • "Good day. The name's Nello...PUNCHINELLO!"
  • "They say I'm a hothead, but I'll show them! You... YOU will make me famous! So long!"
  • "It's CLOBBERING TIME!"
  • "Simmer down, fluffy! I'm not going to waste this on YOU! Who knows what might happen!"

Gallery

Names in other languages

Punchinello

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ペパット
Pepatto
Anagram of「パペット」(papetto, "puppet")

Chinese 偶偶
Ǒuǒu
Partial repetition of「木偶」(mùǒu, "wooden puppet")

Dutch Punchinello
-
French Punchinello
-
German Pupponetto
Comes from Puppe ("doll") with Italian diminutive suffix -etto
Italian Punchinello
-
Korean 페펏
Pepeot
Anagram of "퍼펫" (peopet, "puppet"); From the Japanese name

Spanish Punchinello
-

Leveled-Up Punchinello

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ペパット(レベルアップ)
Pepatto (Reberu Appu)
Punchinello (Level Up)

Chinese (simplified) 偶偶(等级提升)
Ǒuǒu (Děngjí Tíshēng)
Punchinello (Level Up)

Chinese (traditional) 偶偶(等級提升)
Ǒuǒu (Děngjí Tíshēng)
Punchinello (Level Up)

Dutch Punchinello (sterker)
Punchinello (stronger)
French Punchinello (niveau supérieur)
Punchinello (level up)
German Pupponetto (extra Ehrgeiz)
Punchinello (extra ambition)
Italian Punchinello (potenziato)
Punchinello (powered-up)
Korean 페펏(레벨 업)
Pepeot (Lebel Eob)
Punchinello (Level Up)

Spanish Punchinello nivel +
Punchinello level +

Trivia

  • Punchinello's introduction in the original SNES localization, "Nello...PUNCHINELLO!", is a reference to James Bond's catchphrase of being "Bond, James Bond". Translator Ted Woolsey originally wanted to name him "James Bomb", which explains why Punchinello introduces himself this way, but management refused to allow it.[2]
  • Before releasing his Mezzo Bombs in the original, Punchinello shouts "It's CLOBBERING TIME!". This is likely a reference to The Thing's catchphrase. Domino also says the same phrase.
  • Punchinello is the only boss other than Bowser and Smithy to not yield any EXP or even show a results screen. As a consequence, it is the only battle in the game where the Super Jumps do not count towards the Attack Scarf or Super Suit.[3]
  • Punchinello’s original Psychopath quote claims that he is "already famous!" This is possibly intended to be breaking the fourth wall, as in that he is in a video game, making him famous. This was changed in the remake.

References