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Li'l Kracko
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- This article is about the miniature Krackos that assist the main one in battle, and should not be confused withKracko Jr..
| “ | These are Krackos-in-training. They're not very strong, but they sure work well as a team! | ” | — Patch Plaza description |
Li'l Kracko, parsedLil' Kracko in the British version ofKirby's Epic Yarn, and originally known asCo-Kracko, is anenemy in theKirby series. It is a smaller version ofKracko that assists him in battle.
Characteristics[edit]
Li'l Kracko, as its name implies, is a smaller version of Kracko. Compared to Kracko, it is significantly smaller, and its eye is simpler. It has only four spikes, which are more blunt than those of Kracko. In earlier appearances, it was portrayed as pure white. Its most recent appearances depict it as blue on top with pink fading toward the bottom, identical to Kracko.
Li'l Krackos are never seen apart from Kracko, and are used as disposable ammunition. InKirby's Epic Yarn andKirby's Extra Epic Yarn, Li'l Krackos are able to charge with electricity before homing in onKirby.
Game appearances[edit]
Kirby's Dream Land 2[edit]
Co-Kracko first appears inKirby's Dream Land 2 during the boss battle against Kracko. In the first phase of the battle,Kracko Jr. releases Co-Krackos when emerging from and reentering the cloud platform. In the second phase, Kracko can summon Co-Krackos at any time. Co-Krackos float across the screen after spawning, andKirby caninhale them and use them as projectiles to damage Kracko.
Kirby's Toy Box[edit]
Co-Kracko appears alongside Kracko as an obstacle in the Pinball minigame ofKirby's Toy Box. Hitting Co-Kracko will grant the player 30 points, and cause Kirby to bounce off.
Kirby's Dream Land 3[edit]
While Kracko and Co-Kracko do not appear physically inKirby's Dream Land 3, a painting of Kracko is created byAdo to fight Kirby. This painted Kracko is capable of summoning painted Co-Krackos, which bounce on the ground. They once again serve as the main projectile against the boss.
Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble[edit]
Enemies that strongly resemble Co-Kracko (but have not been officially confirmed to be the same) appear in the first boss battle against Kracko inKirby Tilt 'n' Tumble. Here, they are Kracko's main method of attack, and he sends them downward toward Kirby. They can be defeated with oneAir Bullet.
Kirby's Epic Yarn /Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn[edit]
Now renamedLi'l Krackos, Kracko's minions once again appear inKirby's Epic Yarn andKirby's Extra Epic Yarn. Li'l Krackos appear as enemies in theStar Shooter section ofCloud Palace. Upon their appearance, they crackle with electricity before homing in on Kirby. Li'l Krackos are defeated with a single projectile, but appear in large groups to compensate for this. Groups of Li'l Krackos are also summoned by Kracko in the boss battle later in the stage. In this game, they are made of cotton and pipe cleaners, with a button eye.
Gallery[edit]
Concept art forKirby's Dream Land 2 featuring Co-Kracko
Kirby playing the Bonus Chance in theBoss room ofCloudy Park fromKirby's Dream Land 2
Co-Kracko appears as a bumper on the Pinball board fromKirby's Toy Box
Kirby fightingAdo and her paintings of Kracko and Co-Kracko in theBoss fight ofCloudy Park fromKirby's Dream Land 3
Kracko firing Co-Kracko-like enemies at Kirby inLvl 3-4 fromKirby Tilt 'n' Tumble
Li'l Kracko in Kirby's Epic Yarn
Star Shooter Kirby battling Kracko and avoiding Li'l Krackos inKirby's Epic Yarn
Illustration from theKirby JP Twitter featuring Li'l Kracko
Artwork fromKirby: The Dream Onsen is a Good Hot Spring♪.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | コクラッコ Kokurakko | Little Kracko; previously transliterated as "Co-Kracko".「小」(ko) can mean "little" in Japanese |
| French | Ti-Kracko | Li'l Kracko;ti is a clipping ofpetit (little) |
| German | Minikracko | Minikracko |
| Italian | Apprendista Kracko | Kracko Apprentice |
| Korean | 애송크랙코 aesong keuraekko | Li'l Kracko; the prefix derives from "애송이" (aesongi), denoting a young upstart or greenhorn |
| Spanish | Pequeño Kracko | Little Kracko |
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