Chestnut
| Chestnut | |||
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Artwork of aPrickly Goomba, aGoomba using a chestnut shell | |||
| First appearance | Wario Land 3 (2000) | ||
| Latest appearance | Paper Mario: The Origami King (2020) | ||
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Chestnuts are a type of tree fruit known for their hard, spinycupules containing the edible seed portion. In the extendedSuper Mario franchise, chestnut shells occasionally appear as obstacles.
History[edit]
Wario Land 3[edit]
InWario Land 3, chestnuts are conjured up byWolfenboss, bouncing on the ground when they land. They break open after a few moments, letting theKuri inside free, then disappear. IfWario touches one, he turns intoPuffy Wario, evicting him from the battle.
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat[edit]
InDonkey Kong Jungle Beat, red chestnuts are used as harmful projectiles byCoco Pigs and both types ofMini Slump Bird. Unlikecoconuts, they cannot be knocked back at the enemy. InAurora Glacier, Coco Pigs instead throw smooth ice balls, though these are made spiky as well inNew Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat.
Super Mario series[edit]
InNew Super Mario Bros. Wii,New Super Mario Bros. U,New Super Luigi U, andNew Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, chestnut shells are used as armor byPrickly Goombas. They hurt anyone exceptYoshi that tries to jump on them, but can be burned away by afireball.
Paper Mario: The Origami King[edit]
InPaper Mario: The Origami King, chestnuts appear as obstacles inChestnut Valley. They often roll down the hills, and damage Mario if he makes contact with them. Mario can avoid them by taking cover in gaps in the walls. At one point, Galoombas break out of chestnuts and engage Mario in battle.
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Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | イガグリ[1] Igaguri | Shelled Chestnut | |
| Italian | Castagna[?] | Chestnut |
References[edit]
| Wikipedia has an article onChestnut. |
- ^Wario Land 3: Fushigi na Orgel Shogakukan guide, page 124.


