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{{distinguish| | {{distinguish|[[big Monty Mole|Mega Monty Mole]]}} | ||
{{species | {{species infobox | ||
|image=[[File:Mega Mole.png|160px]]<br>Artwork of a Mega Mole from ''[[Super Mario World]]'' | |image=[[File:Mega Mole.png|160px]]<br>Artwork of a Mega Mole from ''[[Super Mario World]]'' | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World]]'' ([[List of games by date#1990|1990]]) | |first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World]]'' ([[List of games by date#1990|1990]]) | ||
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'' (cameo) ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]]) | |latest_appearance=''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'' (cameo) ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]]) | ||
| | |variant_of=[[Monty Mole]] | ||
| | |variants=[[Morty Mole]] | ||
|relatives=[[Big Monty Mole]]<br>[[ | |relatives=[[Big Monty Mole]]<br>[[Mole (presenter)]] | ||
|notable=[[Chitei Kaijū Indy]]<br>[[Pakkun Mogura]]<br>[[Sphinx Zō]] | |notable=[[Chitei Kaijū Indy]]<br>[[Pakkun Mogura]]<br>[[Sphinx Zō]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{quote|いいなあ…あっしと同じ 種族なのに でっかくて 迫力あって… (How lucky... It's the same species as me, but it's bigger and more powerful...)|Monty Mole|Super Mario 4koma Manga Theater}} | |||
{{quote|いいなあ…あっしと同じ 種族なのに でっかくて 迫力あって… ( | '''Mega Moles''' are overgrown [[Monty Mole]]s<ref>''Super Mario World'' Japanese instruction booklet, 「チョロプー」 description. 「{{ruby|土|つち}}の{{ruby|中|なか}}からいきなり{{ruby|出現|しゅつげん}}するモグラ。{{ruby|地下|ちか}}の{{ruby|世界|せかい}}には、{{ruby|巨大化|きょだいか}}したやつもいるそうだ。」 (''A mole that bursts out of the ground. In underground worlds, there are even some that became giant.'')</ref> that are impervious to many attacks. They act in charge of the other Monty Moles,<ref name=Book1>「任天堂公式ガイドブック スーパーマリオワールド」 (''Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Super Mario World''), page 28 (INDY <small>インディー</small> description). 「モクラの親玉。上には乗れるけど踏んでも倒せない。挟み打ちにされることが多いので、天井の低い所では注意! マントで倒せるのは意外。」 (''Head of the moles. It can be ridden on but stepping on it won't defeat it. Be careful of places with low ceilings, as they tend to pin you down! The Cape can defeat it, surprisingly.'')</ref><ref>{{media link|SMCE page 45.png|Page 45}} of 「スーパーマリオ{{ruby|全百科|オールひゃっか}}」 (''Super Mario Zen Hyakka'', or "''Super Mario Complete Encyclopedia''") states of Indy: 「チョロプーたちの{{ruby|親玉|おやだま}}。」 (''Head of the Choropoo.'')</ref><ref>{{media link|SMBD page 60.png|Page 60}} of 「スーパーマリオ{{ruby|大図鑑|だいずかん}}」 (''Super Mario Bros. Daizukan'', or "''Super Mario Great Picture Book''") states of Indy: 「モクラのチョロプーの{{ruby|親玉|おやだま}}だ。」 (''It's head of the Choropoo moles.'')</ref> and are depicted to have poor eyesight. | ||
'''Mega Moles''' are | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Super Mario World'' / ''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''=== | ===''Super Mario World'' / ''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''=== | ||
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===''Super Mario'' Kodansha manga=== | ===''Super Mario'' Kodansha manga=== | ||
Mega Moles appear in several volumes in the ''[[Super Mario (Kodansha manga)|Super Mario]]'' Kodansha manga, occasionally appearing in cameos in volumes based on ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''. | |||
Mega Moles appear in several volumes in the ''[[Super Mario (Kodansha manga)|Super Mario]]'' Kodansha manga, | |||
Mega Moles first appear in the third ''Super Mario World'' volume, | Mega Moles first appear in the third ''Super Mario World'' volume, in which [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and [[Yoshi]] fall onto an enlarged Mega Mole trapped in a cage made out of [[! Block]]s, which Yoshi eats. They later encounter and defeat a group of three Mega Moles while traveling through [[Valley of Bowser 1]]. | ||
[[File:Mega Mole Crime Boss KC Mario.png|175px|thumb|left|The Mega Mole seen in the sixth ''Super Mario World'' volume]] | [[File:Mega Mole Crime Boss KC Mario.png|175px|thumb|left|The Mega Mole seen in the sixth ''Super Mario World'' volume]] | ||
In the fourth ''Super Mario World'' volume, [[Larry Koopa]] commands two Mega Moles to attack Mario and his friends. However, Luigi quickly digs a hole that the Mega Moles fall into due to their poor eyesight. | In the fourth ''Super Mario World'' volume, [[Larry Koopa]] commands two Mega Moles to attack Mario and his friends. However, Luigi quickly digs a hole that the Mega Moles fall into due to their poor eyesight. | ||
In the sixth ''Super Mario World'' volume, a Mega Mole appears as the main antagonist of the first chapter | In the sixth ''Super Mario World'' volume, a Mega Mole appears as the main antagonist of the first chapter, stealing a [[Golden Dash Mushroom|Golden Mushroom]] to fund its mining tunnel. The Mega Mole and its Monty mole minions use a Bowser-shaped chariot and a [[Wiggler]]-shaped cargo vehicle to attack everyone, but they are defeated by Mario and Yoshi and the Golden Mushroom is returned. | ||
Although no normal Mega Moles appear in the seventh ''Super Mario World'' volume, a Bowser-created kaiju Mega Mole | Although no normal Mega Moles appear in the seventh ''Super Mario World'' volume, a [[Chitei Kaijū Indy|Bowser-created kaiju Mega Mole]] appears. | ||
[[File:Mega Mole Family.png|200px|thumb|Artwork of a Mega Mole family in the second 4koma volume]] | |||
[[File:Mega Mole Family.png|200px|thumb | |||
In the third ''Super Mario Kart'' volume, the inner temple that is located in the [[Pū Tairiku]] is shaped like a Mega Mole. | In the third ''Super Mario Kart'' volume, the inner temple that is located in the [[Pū Tairiku]] is shaped like a Mega Mole. | ||
A Mega Mole family appears in the second 4koma volume, with varying sizes and shades of color. The family also appears throughout a few of the pages. In the "Videos Now on Sale" (ビデオ発売中) strip, Mario can be seen holding a small Mega Mole with him saying,「モグラはダメ?」("Moles aren't good?"). In the "Lala~lalalalala~la~" (ララ~ラララララ~ラ~) strip, Mario wins several small Mega Moles from a crane game. In the "Let's Give Flowers ♡" (花をめしませ♡) strip, a Mega Mole receives a large bouquet from Mario. In the "Mole" (もぐら) strip, Mario is seen riding a Mega Mole. | |||
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===''Super Mario 4koma Manga Theater''=== | ===''Super Mario 4koma Manga Theater''=== | ||
[[File:Monty Mole and Mega Mole strip.png|thumb|left| | [[File:Monty Mole and Mega Mole strip.png|thumb|left|100px|The "Big Heads Have Little Wit" strip, in the second volume]] | ||
Mega Moles appear frequently in ''[[Super Mario 4koma Manga Theater]]'' | Mega Moles appear frequently in ''[[Super Mario 4koma Manga Theater]]''. | ||
Although Mega Moles do not physically appear in volume 1, Mega Moles are briefly mentioned in [[Monty Mole]]'s description like other Monty Mole descriptions.<ref>'' | Although Mega Moles do not physically appear in volume 1, Mega Moles are briefly mentioned in [[Monty Mole]]'s description like other Monty Mole descriptions.<ref>「地面の中に隠れていて、マリオが近づくとポーンと飛び出してくる。チョロチョロとすばしっこく、モグラのくせに地上でもやたらと元気がいい。地下の世界には巨大化したやつもいる。」 (''It hides in the ground, and when Mario approaches, it pops out. It is very cheerful, and even though it is a mole, it is very energetic even above the ground. There are also giant ones in the underground world.'') - Monty Mole's description, ''Super Mario 4koma Manga Theater''</ref> | ||
Mega Moles make their first physical appearance in volume 2, in the " | Mega Moles make their first physical appearance in volume 2, in the "Big Heads Have Little Wit" (大男総身に知恵が回りかね) strip, where a Mega Mole is talking to a Monty Mole who is waiting for [[Mario]] in order to ambush him. As the Mega Mole leaves, the Monty Mole comments on how the Mega Mole is a bigger and more powerful species, who fails to notice Mario riding the Mega Mole. | ||
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===''Super Mario-kun''=== | ===''Super Mario-kun''=== | ||
[[File:Friendly Mega Mole.png|thumb|The friendly Mega Mole in volume 1 of ''Super Mario-kun'']] | [[File:Friendly Mega Mole.png|thumb|The friendly Mega Mole in volume 1 of ''Super Mario-kun'']] | ||
Mega Moles appear throughout the first nine volumes of ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'' | Mega Moles appear throughout the first nine volumes of ''[[Super Mario-kun]]''. | ||
A friendly Mega Mole has a major role in the ninth chapter of volume 1. [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and [[Yoshi]] land on top of the Mega Mole after Yoshi | A friendly Mega Mole has a major role in the ninth chapter of volume 1. [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and [[Yoshi]] land on top of the Mega Mole after Yoshi eats the underground map. The Mega Mole tells them that he was left behind by his co-workers. The Mega Mole then falls into a pond, but Mario is able to use his [[Frog Suit]] and a [[Power Balloon]] to help carry the Mega Mole out of the water. The Mega Mole then leads Mario and his friends through a cave to find the exit, stumbling across a [[Lava Lift|Skull Raft]]. They use it cross the [[lava]] until a [[Blargg]] comes, explaining that they were sent to kill the Mega Mole for betraying the [[Koopa Troop]]. After the Blarrg attacks Mario and his friends, the Mega Mole jumps into the Blargg's mouth, clogging it. As the Blargg retreats into the lava, the Mega Mole re-emerges shortly after with the Blargg attached to its head. | ||
In a ''[[Mario Paint]]''-themed chapter from volume 5, [[Lemmy Koopa]] is able to make a crudely drawn version of Mega Mole as well as other ''Mario'' enemies using the [[SNES Mouse]] | In a ''[[Mario Paint]]''-themed chapter from volume 5, [[Lemmy Koopa]] is able to make a crudely drawn version of Mega Mole as well as other ''Super Mario'' enemies using the [[SNES Mouse]] before they are quickly defeated by Mario and Yoshi. | ||
[[File:Mega Mole SMKun7.png|225px|thumb|left|A Mega Mole being thrown by Mario in volume 7]] | [[File:Mega Mole SMKun7.png|225px|thumb|left|A Mega Mole being thrown by Mario in volume 7]] | ||
In volume 6, a Sphinx fusion of various enemies named [[Sphinx Zō]] has Mega Mole paws. A Mega Mole driving a [[kart]] working for [[Bowser]] has a major role in a later chapter. When Mario and his friends go through an ice area, they come across The Mega Mole accidentally breaking the ice underneath them | In volume 6, a Sphinx fusion of various enemies named [[Sphinx Zō]] has Mega Mole paws. | ||
A Mega Mole driving a [[kart]] working for [[Bowser]] has a major role in a later chapter in volume 6. When Mario and his friends go through an ice area, they come across The Mega Mole accidentally breaking the ice underneath them before Lakitu picks up the Mega Mole out of the ice before driving towards Mario. After a brief scuffle with Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi, the Mega Mole is buried in a snow sculpture of itself by the trio. | |||
A Mega Mole appears in volume 7, in which it blocks Mario and Yoshi's path telling them to give up their oseibo (a year-end gift). Mario then picks up the Mega Mole (referencing ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'') and throws it at Yoshi. | A Mega Mole appears in volume 7, in which it blocks Mario and Yoshi's path telling them to give up their oseibo (a year-end gift). Mario then picks up the Mega Mole (referencing ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'') and throws it at Yoshi. | ||
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|footer=A Mega Mole in ''Mario Family'' | |footer=A Mega Mole in ''Mario Family'' | ||
|image1=MegaMole.png | |image1=MegaMole.png | ||
|width1=53 | |width1=53 | ||
|caption1=Artwork | |caption1=Artwork | ||
|image2=MegaMole MarioFamily.png | |image2=MegaMole MarioFamily.png | ||
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===Other appearances=== | ===Other appearances=== | ||
Mega Moles appeared in a ''Mario''-themed {{wp|Kirin Company|Kirin Lemon}} commercial, being much smaller then they are normally. When Yoshi eats one of the Mega Moles, he spits fire, which does not happen in ''Super Mario World''.<ref>ThatAODude (March 4, 2018). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1LwBTr2K7s Kirin lemon ( Mario edition )- kirin - 1991]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 28, 2021.</ref> | Mega Moles appeared in a ''Super Mario''-themed {{wp|Kirin Company|Kirin Lemon}} commercial, being much smaller then they are normally. When Yoshi eats one of the Mega Moles, he spits fire, which does not happen in ''Super Mario World''.<ref>ThatAODude (March 4, 2018). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1LwBTr2K7s Kirin lemon ( Mario edition )- kirin - 1991]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 28, 2021.</ref> | ||
==Profiles and statistics== | |||
===''Super Mario'' series=== | |||
====''Super Mario World''==== | |||
*'''''[[Mario Mania]]'':''' ''Mega Mole may have bad eyesight, but his Mario-seeking radar is keen. Mario can actually put him to good use: hop right on and hitch a ride.''<ref>M. Arakawa. Nintendo ''Mario Mania'' Player's Guide. Page 51.</ref> | |||
*'''Shogakukan guide:''' モクラの親玉。上には乗れるけど踏んでも倒せない。挟み打ちにされることが多いので、天井の低い所では注意!マントで倒せるのは意外。 <ref>[https://archive.org/details/smw-nintendo-official-guide-book/SMWAPEvol1/page/25/mode/2up ''Super Mario World'' Shogakukan guide]</ref>(''Head of the moles. It can be ridden on but stepping on it won't defeat it. Be careful of places with low ceilings, as they tend to pin you down! The Cape can defeat it, surprisingly.'') | |||
====''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''==== | |||
*'''[[Prima Games]]:''' ''Large versions of Monty Moles, these guys are fast for their size, but they don’t jump out of the ground at you.''<ref>Stratton, Bryan. ''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''–Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 13.</ref> | |||
===''[[Perfect Edition of the Great Mario Character Encyclopedia|Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten]]''=== | |||
'''<big>インディー</big>'''<br> | |||
'''種族''' ビースト族<br> | |||
'''性格''' せっかち<br> | |||
'''登場ゲーム''' ワールド<br> | |||
'''<big>ちょっと乗らせてくださいね</big><br> | |||
洞窟のコースに登場する、モグラだちの親分。大きな体だが、ヨッシーで食べることもできる。上に乗ることができるので、橋渡しの台として使うととつても便利。<ref>''Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten''. {{media link|PEGMCE page 41.png|Page 41.}}</ref> | |||
'''''<big>Mega Mole</big>'''''<br> | |||
''Tribe: Beast clan''<br> | |||
''Disposition: Hasty''<br> | |||
''Game appearances: World''<br> | |||
'''''<big>Let me give you a ride.</big>'''''<br> | |||
''The master of the moles that appears on the cave courses. It has a large body, but it can be eaten by Yoshi. It is very convenient to use it as a bridge platform because you can ride on top of it.'' | |||
===''[[Encyclopedia Super Mario Bros.]]''=== | |||
'''Bio:''' 大きな体で前進してくるモグラ。頭に乗ることができ、移動手段に使える。<ref>「スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (''Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook''), page 54.</ref>(''A large-bodied mole that moves forward. It can be ridden on its head and used as a means of transportation.'') | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
SMWGroupPoster.jpg|''Super Mario World'' | SMWGroupPoster.jpg|''Super Mario World'' | ||
Kirin Lemon commercial 04.jpg|{{wp|Kirin Company|Kirin Lemon}} commercial | |||
Mario Undōkai sports event 01.png|''[[Mario Undōkai]]'' | |||
File:Famicom Wario's Woods commercial 04.png|Japanese commercial for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] version of ''[[Wario's Woods]]'' | |||
Mega Mole Complete Encyclopedia.png|Artwork from ''Super Mario Zen Hyakka'' | Mega Mole Complete Encyclopedia.png|Artwork from ''Super Mario Zen Hyakka'' | ||
SMMPB4 Activity7.jpg|''[[Super Mario Maze Picture Book 4]]: Princess Peach Disappeared'' | |||
SMSQPB2 Tug of War.png|''Super Mario Story Quiz Picture Book 2: Mario's Sports Day'' | SMSQPB2 Tug of War.png|''Super Mario Story Quiz Picture Book 2: Mario's Sports Day'' | ||
Mario Puzzle Artwork 2.png|Artwork used for a ''Mario'' puzzle. | SMPBS1 Activity8.jpg|''Super Mario Picture Book with Peel-and-Release Stickers 1: Get Yoshi Back'' | ||
Mario Puzzle Artwork 3.jpg|Artwork used for a ''Mario'' puzzle. | Mario Puzzle Artwork 2.png|Artwork used for a ''Super Mario'' puzzle. | ||
Mario Puzzle Artwork 3.jpg|Artwork used for a ''Super Mario'' puzzle. | |||
1996 NCM sizechartC.png|Size chart for a 1996 ''Nintendo Character Manual'' | |||
Mega Moles in Valley of Bowser 1 KC Mario.png|Kodansha's ''Super Mario'' manga (volume 8) | |||
SMKun 7 puzzle 8.png|''Super Mario-kun'' (volume 7) | SMKun 7 puzzle 8.png|''Super Mario-kun'' (volume 7) | ||
Kendo quiz card.jpg|A ''Mario'' Quiz Card that uses Mega Mole artwork | Kendo quiz card.jpg|A ''Super Mario'' Quiz Card that uses Mega Mole artwork | ||
Super Mario Bros. 35 SMW Enemies.jpg|Several ''Super Mario World'' enemies in a Japanese tweet celebrating the ''[[Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary]]'' | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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|JapR=Indī | |JapR=Indī | ||
|JapM=Indy | |JapM=Indy | ||
|Jap2=インディ<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20001209080900/http://www.camelot.co.jp/gimon/gimon13.html Japanese Camelot Q & A]. Retrieved May 28, 2008.</ref> | |||
|Jap2R=Indi | |||
|Jap2M=Alternate spelling of Indy | |||
|Spa=Megatopo | |Spa=Megatopo | ||
|SpaM=Mega Mole | |SpaM=Mega Mole | ||
| | |Fre=Top Taupe<br>Topi Taupe Géant (''Super Mario Encyclopedia'') | ||
| | |FreM=From [[Monty Mole#Names in other languages|Topi Taupe]]<br>Giant Monty Mole | ||
|Ger=Riesen-Monty<br>Mega Monty | |Ger=Riesen-Monty<br>Mega Monty | ||
|GerM=Giant Monty (''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2'')<br>Mega Monty (''Super Mario World'', ''Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia'') | |GerM=Giant Monty (''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2'')<br>Mega Monty (''Super Mario World'', ''Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia'') | ||
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*In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' source assets, Monty Mole's model is internally labeled "<tt>indy</tt>" and has its size set to 25% of the base model when implemented in-game, indicating the original intent for them was to be Mega Moles. | *In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' source assets, Monty Mole's model is internally labeled "<tt>indy</tt>" and has its size set to 25% of the base model when implemented in-game, indicating the original intent for them was to be Mega Moles. | ||
*Mega Moles are confirmed to be eight feet tall in ''Flown The Koopa'', though they are around the same height as Mario in ''Super Mario World'' and on the size chart for the 1993 ''Nintendo Character Manual''. | *Mega Moles are confirmed to be eight feet tall in ''Flown The Koopa'', though they are around the same height as Mario in ''Super Mario World'' and on the size chart for the 1993 ''Nintendo Character Manual''. | ||
*The [[ | *The [[mole (presenter)|mole]]s in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' look similar to Mega Moles. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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