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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Prince Pikante's name is based on the Spanish word "picante" which means spicy.
*Prince Pikante's name is based on the Spanish word "picante" which means spicy.
*It is a possibility that Prince Pikante is [[King Kaliente]]'s son, due to their similar names and the fact that they are both rulers of the [[Octoomba]]s. It should also be noted that King Kaliente's Japanese name is ''Otaking'' while Prince Pikante's Japanes ename is ''Otaprince''.
*It is a possibility that Prince Pikante is [[King Kaliente]]'s son, due to their similar names and the fact that they are both rulers of the [[Octoomba]]s. It should also be noted that King Kaliente's Japanese name is ''Otaking'', while Prince Pikante's Japanese name is ''Otaprince''.  
*Prince Pikante shares his boss theme with [[Sorbetti]], [[Rollodillo]] and [[Peewee Piranha]].
*Prince Pikante shares his boss theme with [[Sorbetti]], [[Rollodillo]] and [[Peewee Piranha]].
*Prince Pikante slightly resembles an [[Octopus (Super Mario Galaxy)|Octopus]], given his appearance and method of attack (both enemies alternate hurling fireballs and coconuts at [[Mario]]).
*Prince Pikante slightly resembles an [[Octopus (Super Mario Galaxy)|Octopus]], given his appearance and method of attack (both enemies alternate hurling fireballs and coconuts at [[Mario]]).

Revision as of 17:30, November 26, 2010

Template:Character-infobox Prince Pikante is a boss appearing in the game Super Mario Galaxy 2. Prince Pikante is fought in Shiverburn Galaxy in the mission "Prince Pikante's Peppery Mood."

Appearance

Prince Pikante resembles a green version of the gray Octopuses that are stuck in barrels. The resemblance is further extended with the fact that he mans a tank with two spiked wheels and six cannons that actually appears to be an "evolved" barrel. He dons a red crown and has yellow eyes. He bears a little bit of a resemblance to King Kaliente, as he has yellow eyes and a similar mouth.

Strategy

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Mario battles Prince Pikante.
Prince Pikante before his tank explodes.

Prince Pikante mainly attacks by shooting four flaming rocks, three from each of his cannons and one from his mouth. When the rocks touch the ground, they will create a small puddle of lava that lasts a few seconds. Mario will need to use the icy arena to skate around the projectiles. Unfortunately, traction is awful on the ice, so Mario might have a hard time avoiding the rocks. Occasionally, Prince Pikante might spit out a coconut. When he does, Mario will need to hit back the coconut at the boss. After he is hit, Prince Pikante will move slightly faster. The same strategy applies. After the Prince is hit again, he will turn red and move around the arena faster. This time, Prince Pikante can spit out nine rocks at a time. He will also try to ram into the plumber. Prince Pikante also gains another new attack; Prince Pikante will remain stationary and look up at the sky. Prince Pikante will spit out multiple rocks and a few coconuts into the sky. The rocks and fruit will slowly fall down to ground. Mario will need to hit a coconut and defeat the prince. If Mario misses the coconut this time, Prince Pikante will go back to its normal attack and fire four rocks at a time. Prince Pikante will also fire a coconut occasionally. Once defeated, the prince's machine will explode and send him flying, earning Mario the level's Power Star.

Trivia

  • Prince Pikante's name is based on the Spanish word "picante" which means spicy.
  • It is a possibility that Prince Pikante is King Kaliente's son, due to their similar names and the fact that they are both rulers of the Octoombas. It should also be noted that King Kaliente's Japanese name is Otaking, while Prince Pikante's Japanese name is Otaprince.
  • Prince Pikante shares his boss theme with Sorbetti, Rollodillo and Peewee Piranha.
  • Prince Pikante slightly resembles an Octopus, given his appearance and method of attack (both enemies alternate hurling fireballs and coconuts at Mario).

Names in Other Languages

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