Big Koopa Troopa

Gargantua Koopa Troopas are sub-species of Koopa Troopa. They are gigantic versions of their normal counterparts around the Mushroom Kingdom. The reason for their large size is unknown.

Gargantua Koopas appear first in Super Mario Bros. 3 residing only in Big Island along with other gigantic creatures like the Goombas and Piranha Plants. For Mario and Luigi, it results hard to avoid these Koopas because of their size. However, if the plumbers stomp over a Gargantua Koopa, it will hide inside his Giant Green or Red Shell just like an average-sized Koopa does when feels threatened. Once inside, the plumbers can kick their shells away. Gargantua Koopa Troopas were members of Bowser's army during his attack on the eight major lands of the Mushroom World.