Yadorā

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The title of this article is official, but it comes from a non-English source. If an acceptable English source is found, then the article should be moved to its appropriate title.

Two Hermit Crabs in Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3. Shows their weakness and their other sprite.
Wario attacking a Yatorā
Artwork of Yadorā from KC Deluxe Vol. 24: Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 Part 1
A Yatorā as depicted in KC Deluxe
Yadorā
Artwork from the Japanese guide

A Yatorā (ヤドラー[1]) is a small hermit crab enemy in Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3. Yatorā walk back and forth, stopping at platforms' edges. When they reach an edge, they withdraw into their shells and turn around. The crabs are virtually invincible when they withdraw into their shells. The Yatorā can be defeated only by a side tackle to their weak spot, their back. The only other way is with Dragon Wario's breath. If Wario comes in contact with any other part of their body, he shrinks to Small Wario.

The Yatorā are also immune to water; they can walk around in it without taking damage. Wario can simply touch their backs to knock them out when they are underwater.

Their name comes from yatokari (ヤドカリ, hermit crab).

References

  1. ^ Kazuki, Motoyama. KC Mario Vol. 24: Super Mario Land 3 Part 1. Pages 6-7.