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 Several Splunkins in the World 3 Ghost House A Splunkin[1] is a jack-o-lantern enemy in New Super Mario Bros. They walk left and right in World 8 courses and some of the earlier Ghost Houses. If Mario jumps upon a Splunkin once, it will crack a bit and will increase its speed. Another hit will make it explode, defeating it and earning points. However, a Ground Pound will kill one instantly. The Splunkin is a relatively small and harmless enemy, though they are sometimes found in larger groups. Their name is a pun on the word "Spelunking".
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Name
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Meaning
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| Japanese |
カボちゃん[2]
Kabochan |
Kabochan, a contraction of Kabocha and chan.
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| French |
Splunkin |
Same as the English name
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| German |
Splunkin |
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