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'''Swoops''', originally called '''Swoopers''', are recurring [[bat]] enemies that first appear in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. They typically hang idly on the ceiling, waiting for the player's character to come near, at which point they fall and fly towards the character, hurting them on contact.
'''Swoops''', originally called '''Swoopers''', are recurring [[bat]] enemies that first appear in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. They typically hang idly on the ceiling, waiting for the player's character to come near, at which point they fall and fly towards the character, hurting them on contact.


Swoops almost always have squinting eyes and round noses, and they have appeared with numerous color schemes across ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' media, the most common of which consists of a blue body, purple wings, and yellow feet. Their debut game depicts them as green with red wings and feet, a color scheme later used in [[:File:Mario Halloween Banner.jpg|promotional]] [[:File:Mario Halloween 2021 Artwork.jpg|Halloween]] [[:File:PN Halloween 2022 Mario Swoop Artwork.png|artwork]], where Swoops are specifically designated '''Green Swoopers'''.<ref>[https://play.nintendo.com/activities/paint-by-numbers/mario-halloween-coloring-printable/ Mario vants some Halloween help!] ''[[Play Nintendo]]''. Retrieved November 2, 2022. ({{media link|PN Mario Halloween 2022 web page.png|Screenshot}}.) ([https://web.archive.org/web/20221025040103/https://play.nintendo.com/activities/paint-by-numbers/mario-halloween-coloring-printable/ Archived] October 25, 2022, 04:01:03 UTC via Wayback Machine.) "'''''Mario vants some Halloween help!''' He’s all dressed up for Halloween in a vampire cape with a jack-o’-lantern on his head, but Mario still needs someone to add color to his costume. Plus, there are a couple of Green Swoopers acting batty—they need color too!''"</ref>
Swoops almost always have squinting eyes and round noses, and they have appeared with numerous color schemes across ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' media, the most common of which consists of a blue body, purple wings, and yellow feet. Their debut game depicts them as green with red wings and feet, a color scheme later used in {{media link|Mario Halloween Banner.jpg|promotional}} {{media link|Mario Halloween 2021 Artwork.jpg|Halloween}} {{media link|PN Halloween 2022 Mario Swoop Artwork.png|artwork}}, where Swoops are specifically designated '''Green Swoopers'''.<ref>{{cite|quote='''Mario vants some Halloween help!''' He’s all dressed up for Halloween in a vampire cape with a jack-o’-lantern on his head, but Mario still needs someone to add color to his costume. Plus, there are a couple of Green Swoopers acting batty—they need color too!|url=play.nintendo.com/activities/paint-by-numbers/mario-halloween-coloring-printable/|title=Mario vants some Halloween help!|publisher=[[Play Nintendo]]|accessdate=November 2, 2022|archive=web.archive.org/web/20221025040103/https://play.nintendo.com/activities/paint-by-numbers/mario-halloween-coloring-printable/}} ({{media link|PN Mario Halloween 2022 web page.png|Screenshot}}.)</ref>


==History==
==History==
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[[File:PMTOK Origami Swoop.png|thumb|An Origami Swoop]]
[[File:PMTOK Origami Swoop.png|thumb|An Origami Swoop]]
Swoops return in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'', where origami Swoops appear as enemies. The origami Swoops use their blue coloration, rather than the purple coloration from other ''Paper Mario'' games (though their concept art in the game shows they were originally going to have their purple coloration). They can be found in [[Graffiti Underground]] with [[Scaredy Rat]]s, in the [[Water Vellumental Shrine]] at the bottom of the first room, and the [[Earth Vellumental Temple]], surrounding the [[Earth Vellumental Temple curator|temple's curator]].
Swoops return in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'', where origami Swoops appear as enemies. The origami Swoops use their blue coloration, rather than the purple coloration from other ''Paper Mario'' games (though their concept art in the game shows they were originally going to have their purple coloration). They can be found in [[Graffiti Underground]] with [[Scaredy Rat]]s, in the [[Water Vellumental Shrine]] at the bottom of the first room, and the [[Earth Vellumental Temple]], surrounding the [[Earth Vellumental Temple curator|temple's curator]].
Also, [[King Olly]] has a model of him disguised as a Swoop, which goes unused in the final game.<ref>{{cite|author=suppermariobroth|date=January 3, 2022|url=www.suppermariobroth.com/post/672385228830048256|title=In the files of Paper Mario: The Origami King, an unused model of King Olly as a Swoop can be found (regular King Olly in the bottom right for comparison). While he does change into various forms during the game, he never assumes a Swoop form; it is possible this form was made to create a vampire theme for him, with bats being commonly associated with vampires.|publisher=Tumblr|accessdate=February 6, 2024|archive=web.archive.org/web/20220429225138/https://www.suppermariobroth.com/post/672385228830048256/in-the-files-of-paper-mario-the-origami-king-an}}</ref>
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[[File:SwooperMKW.png|thumb|left|Swoops in ''Mario Kart Wii'']]
[[File:SwooperMKW.png|thumb|left|Swoops in ''Mario Kart Wii'']]
[[File:Swoop SFX - Mario Kart Wii.oga|thumb|Swoop sound effect in ''Mario Kart Wii'']]
[[File:Swoop SFX - Mario Kart Wii.oga|thumb|Swoop sound effect in ''Mario Kart Wii'']]
Swoops have appeared as obstacles in various games of the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]]. They fly in large flocks in the opposite direction of the racers, slowing anyone who drives into them. In ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', Swoops were newly added to {{classic-link|N64|Banshee Boardwalk}}, replacing the [[Bat (Mario Kart 64)|bat]]s from the original ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' iteration, but unlike the bats in the original, Swoops appear in the course's time trial mode. In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', Swoops appear in two courses: [[Wii Wario's Gold Mine|Wario's Gold Mine]] and [[Dry Dry Ruins (race course)|Dry Dry Ruins]]. They behave identically as in ''Mario Kart DS'', but now use calls and agitated screeching from a [[Wikipedia:Cockatiel|cockatiel]] for their sound effects. Swoops can now be defeated from using certain items, such as [[Green Shell]]s or [[Red Shell]]s, or while under the effects of a [[Super Star|Star]]. In ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', Swoops appear only in [[3DS Rock Rock Mountain|Rock Rock Mountain]]. In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', Swoops are obstacles in several courses, including [[Mount Wario]] (during the cave and tunnel portions), {{classic-link|N64|Yoshi Valley}}, {{classic-link|Wii|Wario's Gold Mine}}, {{classic-link|N64|Choco Mountain}}, {{classic-link|3DS|Rock Rock Mountain}}, {{classic-link|Tour|Athens Dash}}, and {{classic-link|Tour|Vancouver Velocity}}. Swoops also appear in the {{classic-link|GCN|Luigi's Mansion}} battle course on the spiral staircase leading outside. Additionally, [[Hyrule Circuit]] features [[Keese]], which function identically to Swoops. In ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', Swoops are obstacles in [[N64 Choco Mountain]], N64 Yoshi Valley, [[GBA Sunset Wilds]] at nighttime, [[3DS Rock Rock Mountain]], [[Tour Tokyo Blur|Tokyo Blur R/T]], and [[Vancouver Velocity]].
Swoops have appeared as obstacles in various games of the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]]. They fly in large flocks in the opposite direction of the racers, slowing anyone who drives into them. In ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', Swoops were newly added to {{classic-link|N64|Banshee Boardwalk}}, replacing the [[Bat (Mario Kart 64)|bat]]s from the original ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' iteration, but unlike the bats in the original, Swoops appear in the course's time trial mode. In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', Swoops appear in two courses: [[Wii Wario's Gold Mine|Wario's Gold Mine]] and [[Dry Dry Ruins (race course)|Dry Dry Ruins]]. They behave identically as in ''Mario Kart DS'', but now use calls and agitated screeching from a [[Wikipedia:Cockatiel|cockatiel]] for their sound effects. Swoops can now be defeated from using certain items, such as [[Green Shell]]s or [[Red Shell]]s, or while under the effects of a [[Super Star|Star]]. In ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', Swoops appear only in [[3DS Rock Rock Mountain|Rock Rock Mountain]]. In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', Swoops are obstacles in several courses, including [[Mount Wario]] (during the cave and tunnel portions), {{classic-link|N64|Yoshi Valley}}, {{classic-link|Wii|Wario's Gold Mine}}, {{classic-link|N64|Choco Mountain}}, {{classic-link|3DS|Rock Rock Mountain}}, {{classic-link|Tour|Athens Dash}}, and {{classic-link|Tour|Vancouver Velocity}}. Swoops also appear in the {{classic-link|GCN|Luigi's Mansion}} battle course on the spiral staircase leading outside. Additionally, [[Hyrule Circuit]] features [[Keese]], which function identically to Swoops. In ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', Swoops are obstacles in [[N64 Choco Mountain]], N64 Yoshi Valley, [[GBA Sunset Wilds]] at nighttime, [[3DS Rock Rock Mountain]], [[Tour Tokyo Blur|Tokyo Blur R/T]], and [[Tour Vancouver Velocity|Vancouver Velocity]].


In ''Mario Kart 7'' and ''Mario Kart Tour'', there is a [[glider]] designed to resemble a Swoop, although it is named [[Swooper (glider)|Swooper]], like their old name.
In ''Mario Kart 7'' and ''Mario Kart Tour'', there is a [[glider]] designed to resemble a Swoop, although it is named [[Swooper (glider)|Swooper]], like their old name.
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===''Mario Party'' series===
===''Mario Party'' series===
In their first few appearances in the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]], Swoops, then known as Swoopers, only make a few background appearances. In ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', their debut in the series, Swoopers are seen hanging in the background of [[Creepy Cavern]], appearing in a variety of colors including green, blue, purple and plum. In ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', a Swooper, particularly resembling its ''Super Mario 64'' design, only appears on the wrapper of the [[Vampire Candy]]. In ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', Swoopers make a few minor appearances: flying around [[Boo's Horror Castle]]; observing characters as they slide down chains in the [[minigame]] [[Chain Event]]; as a [[list of constellations in Mario Party 9|constellation]] in the Museum.
In their first few appearances in the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]], Swoopers only make a few background appearances. In ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', their debut in the series, Swoopers are seen hanging in the upper-right of the background of [[Creepy Cavern]], appearing in a variety of colors including green, blue, purple and plum. In ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', Swoopers only appears on the wrapper of the [[Vampire Candy]]. In ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', Swoopers make a few minor appearances: flying around [[Boo's Horror Castle]]; observing characters as they slide down chains in the [[minigame]] [[Chain Event]]; as a [[list of constellations in Mario Party 9|constellation]] in the Museum.


Swoops have appeared more commonly in the ''Mario Party'' series since their rename to "Swoop." In ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'', a Swoop gives out two [[Mini Star]]s on the first and third stages of the [[Star-Crossed Skyway]] board, and one also appears in [[Match Faker]] and [[Tap Dash]]. In ''[[Mario Party 10]]'', Swoops appear in [[Haunted Trail]], where if someone lands on an [[Unlucky Space]], Swoops arrive to steal five [[Mini Star]]s from them. They also appear in multiple minigames, such as [[Pipe Sniper]], where Swoops grant five points if hit. In ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'', Swoops appear during the High Attacks in [[Samurai Smackdown]], alongside [[Goombrat]]s and Bullet Bills. In ''[[Super Mario Party]]'', Swoops are the only obstacle of [[Fireplace Race]], where they must be avoided while players are lighting candles, and if a Swoop catches a character, it sends them back to the fireplace. One also makes an appearance in [[Absent Minded]]. In ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'', Swoops appear in ''[[Mario Party 2]]''{{'}}s [[Horror Land]], where they come out of a well during the night when players pass it.
In ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'', a Swoop gives out two [[Mini Star]]s on the first and third stages of the [[Star-Crossed Skyway]] board, and one also appears in [[Match Faker]] and [[Tap Dash]]. In ''[[Mario Party 10]]'', Swoops appear in [[Haunted Trail]], where if someone lands on an [[Unlucky Space]], Swoops arrive to steal five [[Mini Star]]s from them. They also appear in multiple minigames, such as [[Pipe Sniper]], where Swoops grant five points if hit. In ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'', Swoops appear during the High Attacks in [[Samurai Smackdown]], alongside [[Goombrat]]s and Bullet Bills. In ''[[Super Mario Party]]'', Swoops are the only obstacle of [[Fireplace Race]], where they must be avoided while players are lighting candles, and if a Swoop catches a character, it sends them back to the fireplace. One also makes an appearance in [[Absent Minded]]. In ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'', Swoops appear in ''[[Mario Party 2]]''{{'}}s [[Horror Land]], where they come out of a well during the night when players pass it.


===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
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===''Super Mario'' series===
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario World''====
====''Super Mario World''====
*'''''[[Mario Mania]]'':''' ''If Mario treads in its territory, this cranky cave-dweller dive-bombs from above, hoping to silence the noisy intruder. Thump it on the head.''<ref>Nintendo ''Mario Mania'' Player's Guide. Page 52.</ref>
*'''''[[Mario Mania]]'':''' ''If Mario treads in its territory, this cranky cave-dweller dive-bombs from above, hoping to silence the noisy intruder. Thump it on the head.''<ref>{{cite|title=Nintendo ''Mario Mania'' Player's Guide|page=52}}</ref>


===''[[Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten]]''===
===''[[Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten]]''===
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'''{{ruby|登場|とうじょう}}ゲーム''' ワールド<br>
'''{{ruby|登場|とうじょう}}ゲーム''' ワールド<br>
'''<big>天井から飛来する怪鳥?</big><br>
'''<big>天井から飛来する怪鳥?</big><br>
洞窟の天井にぶら下がっているコウモリ。マリオが近づくと、突如、襲いかかってくる。洞窟内は、狭くて大きなジャンプができない。タイミングよくかわさないと危ないぞ。<ref name=Daijiten>Shogakukan. 1994.「パーフェクト版 マリオキャラクター大事典」 (''Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten''). [https://i.imgur.com/5bVPPOE.jpeg Page 152].</ref>
洞窟の天井にぶら下がっているコウモリ。マリオが近づくと、突如、襲いかかってくる。洞窟内は、狭くて大きなジャンプができない。タイミングよくかわさないと危ないぞ。<ref name=Daijiten>{{cite|date=1994|title=「パーフェクト版 マリオキャラクター大事典」 (''Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten''|page=[https://i.imgur.com/5bVPPOE.jpeg 152]|publisher=Shogakukan}}</ref>


'''''<big>Swoop</big>'''''<br>
'''''<big>Swoop</big>'''''<br>
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====''Paper Mario: The Origami King''====
====''Paper Mario: The Origami King''====
{{:Paper Mario: The Origami King bestiary|transcludesection=Swoop|align=horizontal}}
{{:Paper Mario: The Origami King bestiary|transcludesection=Swoop|align=horizontal}}
*'''Shogakukan guide:'''普段は天井にぶら下がっていて、近づくと襲ってくる。飛行しているのでハンマー攻撃などが効かない。<ref>''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' Shogakukan guide. {{media link|PMTOK RedBlue Shogakukan.jpg|Page 258}}.</ref>(''They usually hang from the ceiling and attack when approached. Since they are flying, hammer attacks and other such attacks are ineffective.'')
*'''Shogakukan guide:'''普段は天井にぶら下がっていて、近づくと襲ってくる。飛行しているのでハンマー攻撃などが効かない。<ref>{{cite|title=''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' guide|page={{media link|PMTOK RedBlue Shogakukan.jpg|258}}|publisher=Shogakukan}}</ref>(''They usually hang from the ceiling and attack when approached. Since they are flying, hammer attacks and other such attacks are ineffective.'')


===''Mario Party'' series===
===''Mario Party'' series===
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===''[[Encyclopedia Super Mario Bros.]]''===
===''[[Encyclopedia Super Mario Bros.]]''===
'''Bio:''' 天井で待機し、マリオが近づくと滑空して飛んでくる。<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''), ''Super Mario World'' section. Page 55.</ref>(''It waits on the ceiling and glides and flies when Mario approaches.'')
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|JapM=It waits on the ceiling and glides and flies when Mario approaches.
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===''Dr. Mario World''===
===''Dr. Mario World''===
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|JapR=Basabasa
|JapR=Basabasa
|JapM=Japanese onomatopoeia for rustling or flapping sound; officially romanized as "Basa Basa"
|JapM=Japanese onomatopoeia for rustling or flapping sound; officially romanized as "Basa Basa"
|ChiS=啪萨啪萨<ref>无敌阿尔宙斯 (August 28, 2013). [http://tieba.baidu.com/p/2560204606 神游 超级马力欧世界 敌人官译]. ''Baidu Tieba''. Retrieved February 2, 2017.</ref>
|ChiS=啪萨啪萨<ref>{{cite|author=无敌阿尔宙斯|date=August 28, 2013|url=tieba.baidu.com/p/2560204606|title=神游 超级马力欧世界 敌人官译|publisher=Baidu Tieba|accessdate=February 2, 2017}}</ref>
|ChiSR=Pāsàpāsà
|ChiSR=Pāsàpāsà
|ChiSM=Onomatopoeia for rustling
|ChiSM=Onomatopoeia for rustling
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