Spiked Koopa

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Not to be confused with Spike Koopa.

Template:Character-infobox The Spiked Koopa[1], also referred to as a Pirate Koopa[2], Spiked Pirate[2], or Turtle[3], is the first boss in Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 and a member of the Brown Sugar Pirates. While given a generic Koopa identifier in English, his Japanese name derives from Hammer Brother (「トゲブロス」 Toge Burosu, translating as "Thorn Bros."), putting him in that category.

In Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3, the Spiked Koopa resides at the end of the Rice Beach stage and is armed with spiky armor similar to a Koopatrol. In his fight with Wario, he employs a three-pronged attack of striking from land, air, and underground. His shell makes him invulnerable to ground pounds and fire. However, he can be rammed into, exposing his soft belly. After three hits to his vulnerable underside, he is defeated.

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese トゲブロス[4]
Toge Burosu
Thorn Bros. 「棘」 Toge means "thorn" and Burosu means "bros" and comes from Hammer Brother's Japanese name (「ハンマーブロス」 Hanma Burosu).

German Spiked Pirat[5]
The English word "spiked" + "Pirat" (pirate)

References

  1. ^ The Super Game Boy Player's Guide, pages 28 and 29.
  2. ^ a b Nintendo Power Volume 58, page 80.
  3. ^ Campbell, Stuart. Game Boy Game Secrets, 1999 Edition Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 96.
  4. ^ Kazuki, Motoyama. KC Mario Vol. 24: Super Mario Land 3 Part 1. Pages 6-7.
  5. ^ Official German Super Game Boy Spieleberater ("Super Game Boy Game Guide")