Dark Bristle

The Dark Bristle is a more powerful version of the Bristle fought in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Dark Bristles are only found in the Pit of 100 Trials, on levels 81-89.

The Quake Hammer badge as well as POW Blocks and Earth Quakes are incredibly useful against these enemies. They will flip them over for two turns, dropping their Defense to 0 and making them utterly defenseless.

If Mario is wearing the Spike Shield badge, they will not extend their spears to poke him if he readies his hammer. Being stomped with Spike Shield also works, however, unlike Koopa Troopas, this will not flip them over. The Star Powers Earth Tremor and Clock Out are also useful tools when facing Dark Bristles: when Clock out is used they are unable to attack or extend spikes.

If Mario uses Super Hammer/Ultra Hammer outside of battle, their spikes will not extend either.

Names in other languages
Schwarzer Dornhart