Hop-Chops

Hop-Chops are uncommon enemies that first appear in Super Mario 3D World. They are sentient green springboards with a square head, red eyes, and sharp teeth. These enemies usually appear in groups of three more, and reside in areas where a springboard is required for objects, like Green Stars.

When the players get near a group of Hop-Chops, they will begin to bounce towards them. Hop-Chops can be defeated by jumping on top of them, hitting them with projectiles, or swiping them with the Tanooki Suit. Defeating a Hop-Chop sometimes turns it into a springboard which the player can carry and use.