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Not to be confused withKoopa Troop.
"Koopa (species)" redirects here. For other uses of the word "Koopa", seeKoopa.
Koopa clan
Koopa TroopaLakituKoopa (Bowser's species)Bony Beetle
MagikoopaSpike TopBoom BoomSnortoise
Chargin' ChuckParabonesSpikeHammer Bro
Spiny EggSledge BroSumo BroTerrapin
Collage showing the diversity of Koopas
First appearanceSuper Mario Bros. (1985)
Latest appearanceMario Tennis Fever (2026)
Variant ofShellcreeper
Variants
Relatives
Notable members
“Yoshi-dear,that baby is going to cause disaster to befall the Koopas. So give him here before you accidentally get hurt!”
—Kamek,Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

TheKoopa clan (also known as theTurtle Tribe orKoopa tribe) is a classification of turtle-like creatures known asKoopas (once "the Koopa"[1] and once lowercased askoopas[2]). There are many different types of Koopas, the most common beingKoopa Troopas.

Most Koopas operate in a hierarchy-based grouping system.Bowser is the leader of a large army ofminions, which has invaded theMushroom Kingdom many times and has control over most of the Koopas in theSuper Mario franchise, beginning inSuper Mario Bros. Many of these same Koopas are members of Bowser's Minions and have different tasks in the organization based on the abilities of their particular class. For example, Koopa Troopas tend to be assigned as basic foot soldiers alongsideGoombas due to their lack of specialized offensive capabilities, whileMagikoopas are often given advisory roles due to their magical abilities and gift of foresight.

However, not all Koopas are allied with Bowser. Some Koopas, such as the Koopa Troopas ofKoopa Village, live peacefully inside the borders of the Mushroom Kingdom, while others, such asKoopa the Quick inSuper Mario 64 and theRoving Racers inSuper Mario Odyssey, simply hold no allegiance and operate independently.

Name[edit]

Koopas are named fromthe species thatBowser belongs to due to an inconsistency in localization. According to an interpretation of the story of the original game's Japanese manual[3] during the English localization that sawKoopa (クッパ) as the name of the group of turtles instead of the name of Bowser, they were known for their "black magic."[4] Said interpretation has since been rectified, withKoopa being acknowledged to be the Japanese name of Bowser,[5] but the concept ofKoopas as a group of turtles inthe West remains,[6] whileNintendo of Japan consistently refers to Koopa as the name of Bowser and to the Turtle Tribe (カメ族ぞく) as the group to which the various turtles belong.[7] This inconsistency has also led toKoopa Troopas commonly being called "Koopas" for short in many Western releases, despite its established wider application and it instead being Bowser's name in Japan.

Origin[edit]

Mario Bros. (game)
A Shellcreeper, the predecessors to Koopas
Main article:Shellcreeper

Koopas in general are based on theShellcreepers fromMario Bros., as evident by various enemies being tentatively named and designed after Shellcreepers in development documents ofSuper Mario Bros.[8]Mario Mania indicates that Koopa Troopas andKoopa Paratroopas were previously Shellcreepers.[9] At least one source,Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten, lists Shellcreepers among the Turtle Tribe while simultaneously stating that they are the roots originating the whole Turtle Tribe.[10] Additionally,Super Smash Bros. for Wii U states that Koopa Troopas (referred to simply as "Koopas" in English versions) are apparently evolved from Shellcreepers.[11][12][13]

Species[edit]

Koopa Troopa[edit]

Main article:Koopa Troopa
Artwork of Koopa Troopa from Super Mario Party

Koopa Troopas (often shortened to plainKoopas and occasionally toTroopas) are common enemies in theSuper Mario franchise. Koopa Troopas are usually displayed as foot soldiers of Bowser's Minions under his direct leadership. They typically have no special offensive abilities, rather simply walking forwards slowly. Usually, jumping on them causes them to retreat into theirshells, though sometimes they may be removed from their shells instead. Either way, shells can be kicked, causing them to slide along the ground and bounce off walls, or carried around for use elsewhere. Throughout theSuper Mario franchise, Koopa Troopas have walked on four legs or two legs. Since their debut inSuper Mario Bros., Koopa Troopas have appeared in almost every game in the franchise, usually as enemies, but also as playable characters in numerous spin-offs.

Koopa Troopa family
Koopa Troopa characters

Koopa Paratroopa[edit]

Main article:Koopa Paratroopa
Artwork of a Koopa Paratroopa (Used for Super Mario Run and Mario Tennis Aces)

Koopa Paratroopas are winged versions of Koopa Troopas that either fly or hop. Attacking them causes them to lose their wings and become normal Koopa Troopas. They have several variations, and also served as the inspiration for several other winged enemies in the series, likeParagoombas andPara-Beetles.

Koopa Paratroopa family
Koopa Paratroopa characters

Dry Bones[edit]

Main article:Dry Bones
Artwork of Dry Bones for Mario Party 7 (Reused for Mario Party 8, Mario Party DS, Mario Kart Wii and Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games)

Dry Bones are skeletal Koopa Troopas that fall apart when stomped rather than retreat into a shell. Similar to Koopa Troopas exiting their shells after a while, Dry Bones reconstruct themselves, being invulnerable while as a bone pile. They are usually immune to fire. Many "bone" enemies in later games were inspired by them, likeBony Beetles andBone Piranha Plants.

Dry Bones family
Dry Bones characters

Hammer Bro[edit]

Main article:Hammer Bro
Hammer Bro in New Super Mario Bros. U

Hammer Bros. (orHammer Brothers) are a type of Koopa that stand upright, wear helmets (and later shoes as well), and throw hammers at passersby. There are various similar Koopas who throw other objects at their opponents, such as theBoomerang Bros.,Ice Bros., and theFire Bros. Many of these Koopas have similar shell patterns, color-coded by type: Hammer Bros. wear green armor, Fire Bros. wear red, Boomerang Bros. wear blue, Ice Bros. wear light blue, etc.; and beaks that are lighter in color than the rest of their face.

Hammer Bro family
Hammer Bro characters

Lakitu[edit]

Lakitu in New Super Mario Bros. U
A Lakitu as seen inNew Super Mario Bros. U
Main article:Lakitu

Lakitus are goggled Koopas who are usually seen riding clouds through the skies. Unlike most Koopas, they do not have snouts or beaks, but flat faces with round noses. Their shells are also unique in their circular patterning. To attack, Lakitus typically throw unlimited numbers ofSpiny Eggs at their opponents. They are also often seen with fishing poles, especially in spinoff games.

Lakitu family
Lakitu characters

Spiny[edit]

Spiny artwork from New Super Mario Bros. 2Spiny Egg
A Spiny and a Spiny Egg
Main articles:Spiny,Spiny Egg

Spinies are four-legged Koopas known for their spiked shells - protecting them from jumps - and their ability to roll into a spiked ball form calledSpiny Eggs, generally dropped byLakitus. As withKoopa Troopas, theirshells can often be knocked around if they are knocked inside;a blue version of this shell also appears as a powerful item in theMario Kart series.

Spiny family

Buzzy Beetle[edit]

Buzzy Beetle artwork from New Super Mario Bros. U
Main article:Buzzy Beetle

Buzzy Beetles are squat Koopas with tough, domed shells that are found generally in caves and other dark areas. They are known to be immune to fireballs, and they can climb on walls and ceilings, and they can drop from ceilings if Mario or others approach them closely enough. As withKoopa Troopas andSpinies, Buzzy Beetles hide inside their shell if stomped on, letting their shells be kicked or carried.

Buzzy Beetle family
Buzzy Beetle characters

Koopa (Bowser's species)[edit]

Official artwork of Bowser, Bowser Jr., and the Koopalings on an airship.
Various members aboard anairship
Main article:Koopa (Bowser's species)

Koopas (not to be confused withKoopa Troopas or the Turtle Tribe in general) are a large species that is generally shown with bipedal posture, a spiked shell that is separated between the front and back, and lumpy, fleshy muzzles. As the speciesBowser belongs to, many of his traits and abilities are later shown by others, such as the ability tobreathe fire. Most examples of them are specific named characters rather than generic enemies. They physically have the closest resemblance toBoom Booms andSumo Bros.

Most variants of Bowser's species are offshoots of Bowser himself.
Koopa characters

Mechakoopa[edit]

Mechakoopa as seen in New Super Mario Bros. Wii.
Main article:Mechakoopa

Mechakoopas are large wind-up toy Bowsers, though other Bowser-shaped robots likeMecha-Bowser have also been identified as Mechakoopas. In most games, Mario can stun them by jumping on them. Then, Mechakoopas can usually be held and thrown, but they eventually recover and move again.

Mechakoopa family
Mechakoopa characters

Spike[edit]

Artwork of a Spike from Super Mario 3D World.
A Spike inSuper Mario 3D World
Main article:Spike

Spikes are rotund, large-mouthed Koopas who either stand still or walk around. When Mario or an ally of his comes by, however, Spikes throw spiked balls or bars to harm the character. More specialized variants, such asSnow Spikes andStone Spikes, also exist and throw their namesake projectiles instead of metallic, spiked balls.

Spike family
Spike characters

Boom Boom[edit]

Artwork of Pom Pom and Boom Boom from Super Mario 3D Land
Boom Boom and Pom Pom
Main article:Boom Boom

Boom Booms are a Koopa species similar to Bowser's. Booms Booms are very large and sometimes have spikes on the back of their shells. The only difference seems to be the connected plastron (the underside of the shell) that Boom Booms have. They have huge arms, which they use to attack by flailing them, although in some cases their arms are replaced with wings. Aside from the main Boom Boom, a female Boom Boom namedPom Pom has been shown. They appear as miniboss battles in several games.

Boom Boom characters

Chargin' Chuck[edit]

Artwork of two Chargin' Chucks from Super Mario 3D World.
Chargin' Chucks with and without helmets inSuper Mario 3D World
Main article:Chargin' Chuck

Chargin' Chucks are a type of Koopa who wear gridiron football gear. They have a variety of attacks and sports based weaponry, such as damaging baseballs and footballs. They have physical and behavioral similarities toBoom Boom, but often appear in groups.

Magikoopa[edit]

Artwork of a Magikoopa in Super Mario 3D World
A Magikoopa as seen inSuper Mario 3D World
Main article:Magikoopa

Magikoopas (also referred to asKameks) can cast spells and fly on broomsticks. They are generally considered to be high-ranking members of the Koopa Troop. They wear glasses and wizard's garb: typically blue robes and hats, though Magikoopas specializing in different forms of magic sport different colors. Aside from their heads, which have slightly larger beaks than those of their normal counterparts, little is known about the Magikoopa's external structure due to their robes, though the contours of their shells can be slightly seen on their backs.Kamek, Bowser's main advisor, is the most recurring Magikoopa character, though their names and roles are sometimes treated interchangeably (and are in general in Japanese scripts).

Magikoopa family
Magikoopa characters

Sumo Bro[edit]

Main article:Sumo Bro
Sumo Bro

Sumo Bros. (orSumo Brothers) are a type of Koopa with similarities toSledge Bro andChargin' Chuck. They pound their foot to create thunderbolts that explode upon impact with the ground. They have orange skin, dark brown muzzles, smooth black shells, and spiked heads.

Sumo Bro characters

Koopa Striker[edit]

Main article:Koopa Striker
Sprite of a Koopa Striker from Super Paper Mario.

Koopa Strikers are soccer-themed Koopas with close similarities toKoopa Troopas. Unlike Koopa Troopas, they have pink, domed heads, black dot eyes, and bushy red eyebrows. They wear soccer ball-patterned shells, of which they can summon endless amounts of spares to kick. The kicked shells act just like a Koopa Troopa's shell after being knocked around.

Koopa Striker family

Shova[edit]

Custom render of Shova from Super Mario Bros. Wonder
A Shova inSuper Mario Bros. Wonder
Main article:Shova

Shovas are large Koopas similar toChargin' Chucks andSumo Bros. that are capable of pushing large objects like pipes with their large mitted hands.

Shova family

Miscellaneous character[edit]

This character's family is unclear.

Other Koopa-like creatures[edit]

These creatures have Koopa-like traits, but have either never been confirmed as Koopas or have only been explicitly considered Koopas in early materials.

Rocky Wrench[edit]

Rocky Wrench from the Mario Kart WorldCharacter Select screen.
Main article:Rocky Wrench

Rocky Wrenches are enemies and pop out of manhole covers onairships at random. They were stated to be a mole-like type of Koopa duringSuper Mario Bros. 3,[14][15] though their various derivatives, such asMonty Moles, are depicted as true moles. BetweenNew Super Mario Bros. Wii andMario Kart Tour, they were given a shell-less design resembling Monty Moles, though a further redesign inMario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass returned the shell. Despite this, the original description has not been reused since materials forSuper Mario Bros. 3, and other non-turtle creatures wearing shells have been introduced in the interim.

Yoshi[edit]

Artwork of Yoshi for Mario Party 10 (Reused for Mario Tennis Aces, Super Mario Party and Mario Kart Tour)
Main articles:Yoshi,Yoshi (species)

Yoshis are long-tongued omnivorous saurian creatures initially intended as Koopas.[16] After their debut, this connection was not brought up again for many years, but it would eventually be reconfirmed that they are turtles with the large red "saddle" being a natural shell.[17][18][19] As such, they are the one Koopa-based creature consistently depicted as friendly characters, withYoshi being a major protagonist of both theSuper Mario franchise as well ashis own franchise.

Ishnail[edit]

Ishnail from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.
Main article:Ishnail

Ishnail is a character fromPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door who very closely resembles aKoopa Troopa (including having a similar beak), though with a snail shell and antennae.

Turtle[edit]

A Turtle in Wario World
Main article:Turtle (Wario World)

Theturtles inWario World closely resembleShellcreepers, and their Japanese name (「ノッコー」,Nokkō) is similar to and likely based on that ofKoopa Troopas' (「ノコノコ」,Nokonoko). They act quite different, however, protecting themselves by encasing themselves in ice.

Robot turtle[edit]

Model of a robot turtle platform in Super Mario Galaxy.
Main article:Robot turtle

Robot turtles are mechanical swimming platforms inSuper Mario Galaxy withKoopa Troopa-like shells and sea turtle-like bodies.

Conkdor[edit]

Artwork of a Conkdor from Super Mario 3D World.
Main article:Conkdor

Conkdors are huge flightless birds with lavender-colored spiked Koopa shells and long necks and beaks they can use to bash anyone in front of them.

Broodals[edit]

Artwork of the Broodals (from left to right: Spewart, Topper, Rango, and Hariet) from Super Mario Odyssey.
Main article:Broodals

TheBroodals are a group of rabbit-like creatures who have similar designs to theKoopas thatBowser and theKoopalings belong to - in fact, multiple conceptual designs had them being that species instead. In particular, their bossMadame Broode has similar features to Bowser himself. Additionally, they use their hats in a similar manner to how many Koopas (particularly the Koopalings) use their shells, retracting into them and spinning after being attacked.

Swirlypod[edit]

Custom render of a Swirlypod from Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Main article:Swirlypod

Swirlypods are large snails that act much likeKoopa Troopas do inSuper Mario World, being knocked from their kickable shells when they are attacked, though they can also climb up from the foreground. The shells themselves are shaped similarly toBuzzy Shells, though with an added spiral pattern.

Skedaddler[edit]

Custom render of Skedaddler from Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
Main article:Skedaddler

Skedaddlers are timid ground squirrel-like creatures that spit seeds to attack. They have small, black shells very similar to the onesRocky Wrenches sometimes have.

Blewbird[edit]

Custom render of Blewbird from Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Main article:Blewbird

Blewbirds are bird-like creatures that shoot their "beaks" as drill-like projectiles. They have small, black shells as well.

Armad[edit]

Custom render of Armad from Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Main article:Armad

Armads are armadillos that can curl into a ball in their shells. They can bestomped into their shells and picked up and/or kicked similar toKoopa Troopas and theirshells.

Names in other languages[edit]

LanguageNameMeaningNotes
Japaneseカメ一族いちぞく[20][21]
Kame-ichizoku		Turtle Tribe
クッパ一族いちぞく[22]
Kuppa-ichizoku		Bowser TribeAll Night Nippon Super Mario Bros.
カメ族ぞく[23]
Kame-zoku		Turtle Tribe
カメ[?]
Kame		Turtle
CatalanKoopa[?]-The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Chinese(Simplified)喏库[?]
Nuòkù		Derived from "喏库喏库" (Nuòkù'nuòkù, "Koopa Troopa")
乌龟族[24]
Wūguī Zú		Turtle TribeSuper Smash Bros.
龟族[?]
Guī Zú		Mario Party Superstars
Chinese(Traditional)烏龜族[25]
Wūguī Zú		Turtle TribeMario Kart Wii
庫巴一族[26]
Kùbā-yīzú		Bowser TribeSuper Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary
DutchKoopa[?]-
FrenchKoopa[?]-
GermanKoopa[?]-
ItalianKoopa[27][28]-Pluralized as "Koopas" inSuper Mario World[29]
Tribù di Tartarughe[27]Turtle tribeSuper Mario Bros. instruction booklet
Tribù di tartarughe[30]Super Mario Bros. (Virtual Console)
Korean거북족[31]
Geobukjok		Turtle Tribe
PolishŻółwian[32]Fromżółw (turtle) and nationality suffix-ian
PortugueseKoopa[?]-
RussianКупа[?]
Kupa		Koopa
SpanishKoopa[?]-

References[edit]

  1. ^1985.Super Mario Bros. instruction booklet.Nintendo of America (American English). Page 2.
  2. ^"Bowser and his koopas have built the greatest museum in history, but to do it they have stolen many important items from the past." —Mario's Time Machine opening
  3. ^Super Mario Bros. Japanese instruction booklet. The line in particular is 「強力な魔法を操る大ガメクッパの一族」 which, due to the various meanings of 「の」, can be interpreted as boththe tribe of the great turtle Koopa who uses powerful magic orthe Koopa tribe, great turtles who use powerful magic. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  4. ^Super Mario Bros. North American instruction booklet, page 2.
  5. ^History section of theOfficial Home of Mario. Note how the rectified story ofSuper Mario Bros. now statesThe Mushroom Kingdom was the peaceful home of the Toads until the day Bowser and his wicked minions invaded. Using powerful magic, Bowser™ transformed the Toads into bricks and quickly conquered the land. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  6. ^Bowser's bio in theOfficial Home of Mario statesThe king of the Koopas dreams of ruling the Mushroom Kingdom, and only Mario and his brave friends stand in his way!. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  7. ^As can be seen both bythis diagram of Bowser's Minions on pages 88 and 89 ofSuper Mario All Hyakka (「スーパーマリオ全百科」, Super Mario All Encyclopedia)Media:SMCE pages 88 89.png and thecurrent bio of Bowser in theMario Portal.
  8. ^Nintendo of America (September 14, 2015).Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2015 (41:57).YouTube. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  9. ^"These fighting turtles first appeared in Mario Bros. as Shellcreepers, then became Koopa Troopas and Koopa Paratroopas in the Super Mario Bros. series." – August 1991. NintendoMario Mania Player's Guide. American English. Page 13.
  10. ^1994.Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten.Shogakukan (Japanese). Page55.
  11. ^"The Koopa is apparently an evolved form of this veteran of Mario Bros." – Shellcreeper trophy. NTSCSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U.
  12. ^"A true veteran from way back in Mario Bros., this guy even predates Koopas, which apparently it evolved into." – Shellcreeper trophy. PALSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U.
  13. ^Treat4567 (December 28, 2014).[スマブラWiiU] フィギュア 全716種まとめ (2:38).YouTube (Japanese). Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  14. ^「モグラようなカメ族ぞく。穴あなからニョキッと出でてきてスパナを投なげてくる。飛行船ひこうせんの乗組員のりくみいんだ。」 ("Mole-like members of the Turtle Tribe. They will pop out of a hole to throw their spanner. They are the maintenance crew of the airship.") –Super Mario Bros. 3 Japanese instruction booklet.Nintendo (Japanese). Page 38.
  15. ^"Rocky is a turtle who kind of looks like a mole. He will suddenly appear and start to throw wrenches at Mario." – 1990.Super Mario Bros. 3 instruction booklet.Nintendo of America (American English). Page 37.
  16. ^in thesection of theSuper Mario History Booklet dedicated toSuper Mario WorldMedia:SMHAmerican SMW and SMAS.jpgTakashi Tezuka states that ''Yoshi was originally supposed to be a type of Koopa. That saddle you see on his back was actually his shell.
  17. ^Nintendo Classic Mini: SNES developer interview – Volume 5: Super Mario World and Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island.Nintendo UK (British English). Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  18. ^Brian (April 27, 2019).Yoshi’s Crafted World devs on the art style, kindergarten inspiration, flip side gimmick, more.Nintendo Everything. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  19. ^The Creator of the Famicom and the Designer of Super Mario are here!.GAME Watch (Japanese). Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  20. ^1986.Super Mario Bros. 2 Disk System instruction booklet.Nintendo (Japanese). Page 3.
  21. ^1988. スーパーマリオブラザーズ3 (Sūpā Mario Burazāzu Surī) instruction booklet.Nintendo (Japanese). Page 35.
  22. ^1986.All Night Nippon Super Mario Bros. instruction booklet. Japanese. Page 6-7.
  23. ^1988. スーパーマリオブラザーズ3 (Sūpā Mario Burazāzu Surī) instruction booklet.Nintendo (Japanese). Page 38.
  24. ^"在人们的印象中，马力欧一直是一个用特殊的跳跃技能与乌龟族战斗的水管工。 (In people's impression, Mario has always been a plumber who used special jumping skills to fight with the Turtle Tribe.)" – Mario profile.Super Smash Bros..
  25. ^瑪利歐賽車 Wii (日文版)：角色 - 台灣任天堂網站.Nintendo Taiwan (Traditional Chinese). Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  26. ^瑪利歐歷史｜超級瑪利歐兄弟 35週年｜任天堂.Nintendo HK (Traditional Chinese). Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  27. ^ab«Un giorno il regno della pacifica Popolazione dei Funghi venne invaso dai Koopa, una tribù di Tartarughe, famosa per le sue pratiche di magia nera. [...] Sta a voi salvare la Popolazione dei Funghi dalla magia nera dei Koopa!» – Scopo del gioco / Descrizione (1987).Super Mario Bros. - Libretto di istruzioni (scan).MATTEL S.p.A. (Italian). Page 2. Retrieved from Mario's Castle.
  28. ^«Riverite... Il re dei Koopa!» – Kamek (2023).The Super Mario Bros. Movie.Illumination (Italian).
  29. ^«Con un po' di fortuna e con l'aiuto della magica cappa i nostri eroi potranno conquistare i sette mondi dei Koopas, le creature malefiche di Bowser.» – La storia (1992).Super Mario World - Libretto di istruzioni (scan).GIG (Italian). Page 2. Retrieved from Mario's Castle.
  30. ^«Un giorno, il pacifico Regno dei Funghi fu invaso dai terribili Koopa, una tribù di tartarughe note per i loro poteri magici.» – Descrizione (2012).Super Mario Bros. (Virtual Console).Nintendo of Europe (Italian). Tab 3.
  31. ^해머를 던지는 거북족의 엘리트, 전망 좋은 높은 곳을 좋아하는 것 같다.(Hammer-throwing Elite of Turtle Tribe. He seems to like high place with good view.), from card description of Hammer Bro fromSuper Paper Mario
  32. ^In-game mission fromMario Kart World: "Co superżółwianie upuszczą, ty podnieś!" ("Scoop up what the Super Koopas drop!"; Also SNES Koopa Beach is namedRiwiera Żółwiańska)
Links to related articles
Miscellaneous Koopas
CharactersBoom Boom •Boss Sumo Bro •Gattai monster •KK Robo •Kuppaemon •Motley Bossblob •Pom Pom
SpeciesChargin' Chuck •Dark Striker •Koopa Striker •Shova •Soopa Striker •Sumo Bro •Toopa Striker •Wonder Shova
RelativesConkdor •Rocky Wrench •Shellcreeper •Skedaddler •Yoshi
Subfamilies
Buzzy Beetles •Hammer Bros. •Koopas •Koopa Troopas (Koopa Paratroopas ·Dry Bones) •Lakitus •Magikoopas •Spikes •Spinies
Buzzy Beetles
CharactersButametto and Ushimetto •Chan •Metto Oyakata •Paper Mistake Buzzy Beetle •Spiky Joe •The Tiny Spinies •Torque
VariantsBig Bony Beetle •Big Buzzy Beetle •Bony Beetle •Buster Beetle •Buzz-Bomb •Buzzy Beetle •Buzzy Beetle Gang •Buzzy Beetle Tower •Dark Spike Top •Dark Stone Buzzy •Heavy Para-Beetle •M. M-Spike Top •Magmite •Magmus •Nattō •Noko Bombette •Para-Beetle •Paper Macho Buzzy Beetle •Red Spike Top •Shiny Buzzy Beetle •Small Buzzy Beetle •Small Buzzy Beetle Gang •Spike Top •Spiky Parabuzzy •Stone Buzzy
Related itemsBuzzy Shell •Flashy Shell
Hammer Bros.
CharactersAngus Boomer •Army Hammer Bro •Bamma •Border Bros. •Dr. Topper •Flare •Gary and Jason •Hammer Bro captain •Hamma Jamma •Hamma Jamma's father •Hamma Jamma's grandfather •Hammers (team) •Mr. Hammer •Ojīsan and Obāsan •Pentabros •Spiked Koopa
VariantsHammer Bros.Amazing Flyin' Hammer Brother •C. A. F. H. Bro •Calm Hammer Bro •Chariot Bro •Dark Hammer Bro •Glohm Hammer Bro •Hammer Bro •Juggler Bro •Paper Hammer Bro •Shady Sledge Bro •Sledge Bro •Small Hammer Bro
Boomerang Bros.Beanerang Bro •Boomerang Bro •Circus Bro •Dark Boomerang Bro •Goomerang Brother •Paper Boomerang Bro
Fire Bros.Dark Fire Bro •Fire Bro •Glohm Fire Bro •Heavy Fire Bro •Paper Fire Bro
OtherBusiness Bro •Chomp Bro •Elite Limbo Bro •Glohm Ice Bro •Gold Bro •Ice Bro •Limbo Bro •Yo Bro
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Koopa Troopas
CharactersBell Turtle •Captain Koopa Troopa •Chef Torte and Apprentice •Electro-Koopa King •Elmo •Goomby and Foomby •Grunt •Holly Koopa •Hookbill the Koopa •Jagger •Johnson •Jr. Troopa •Kent C. Koopa •King K •King Tut •Kolorado •Kolorado's wife •Koopa Bros. •Koopa Koot •Koopa Krag •Koopa Master •Koopa Shepherdess •Koopa the Quick •Kooper •Koopie Koo •Koopley •Koopook •Koops •Koover •Kroop •Kung Fu Koopa •Kuzzle •Kylie Koopa •Master Duff •Master Lob •Master Stinger •Kame Hōdai •Mega Koopa •Monster Robot Troopa •Mutant Ninja Sentai Nokonokoman •Photographer •Private Koopa •Rōgame •Roving Racers •Shellshock •Shisai •Shogun Studios cosplayers •Spiky Tom and Spiky John •The Koopinator •The KP Koopas •The Shellshockers
VariantsAnkoopa •Big Koopa Troopa •Bodyslam Koopa •Bombshell Koopa •Climbing Koopa •Dark Koopa •Dark Koopa (Super Paper Mario) •Dark Koopatrol •Dark Koopatrol (Super Paper Mario) •Dry Bones •Electro-Koopa (Blue ·Red) •Elite Troopea •Goomba Troopa •Glad Red Koopa •Glohm Koopa Troopa •Gold Koopa •Gold Koopeleon •Koopa Paratroopa •Koopa Troopa •Koopa Troopa 6-Stack •Koopatrol •Koopeleon •KP Koopa •Mad Green Koopa •Mural Koopa •Noko Bombette •Paper Koopa Troopa •Paper Macho Koopa Troopa •Rift Koopa •Robo Troopa •Rolla Koopa •Shady Koopa •Shell (flashing) •Shiny Koopa Troopa •Small Koopa Troopa •Snooza Koopa •Snortoise •Space Troopa •State Troopa •Stormtroopa •Suika Nokonoko •Super Koopa •Super Troopa •Terra Cotta •Terrapin •Torte •Troopea •Unshelled Koopa •Wereturtle
Other relativesShellcreeper
Related itemsBlack Shell •Blue Shell •Coin Shell •Courage Shell •Giant Shell •Green Shell •Koopa Bank Capsule •Koopa Dasher •Koopa Shell •Koopa Tea •Koopa Troopa Orb •Koopa Zapper •Kooper's Shell •Red Shell •Setback Shell •Shell (sticker) •Shell Patch •Shell Shock •Super Kōra •Triple Black Shells •Triple Gold Shells •Triple Green Shells •Triple Red Shells •Turtley Leaf •Yellow Shell
SubfamiliesDry Bones •Koopa Paratroopas
Koopa Paratroopas
CharactersCaged "Bird" •Corporal Paraplonk •Gattai monster •Knot-Wing the Koopa •Koopa General •Koopa Paratroopa Trio •Parakarry •Postmaster •Sergeant Flutter •Sphinx Zō •The KP Koopas •The Shellshockers
VariantsBig Koopa Paratroopa •Big Troopa •Dark Paratroopa •Dark Paratroopa (Super Paper Mario) •Dreamy Paratroopa •G. R. P-Troopa •Glohm Koopa Paratroopa •Gold Koopa Paratroopa •Grand Troopa •Koopa Paratroopa •Koopa Paratroopa 10-Stack •KP Paratroopa •Mad G. P-Troopa •Malakoopa •Paper Macho Koopa Paratroopa •Paper Paratroopa •Parabones •Paratroopea •Scaratroopea •Shady Paratroopa •Shiny Paratroopa •Soopa Koopa Paratroopa •Z Koopa
Related itemsKoopa Troopa Orb •Lazy Shell •Paratroopa Shell •Para-Wing •Party-Wing •Troopa Medal
Dry Bones
CharactersBones •Dry Bones •Kāmenētā •Korvallis •Sphinx Zō •The Dead Bones
VariantsDark Bones •Dark Dull Bones •Dry Bones •Dry Bones 5-Stack •Dull Bones •Elite Dry Bones •Mega Dry Bones •Paper Dry Bones •Parabones •Red Bones •Sad Dry Bones •Suppon no Karon •Vomer
Related itemsBanisher •Dry Bones Dasher •Dry Bones Shell
Lakitus
CharactersFlight •King Lakitu •Laki •Lakilester •Lakilulu •Lakithunder •Lakitu •Lakitu Bros. •Royal bus driver •Spike Storm
VariantsAqua Lakitu •C. Fishing Boo •Calm Lakitu •Commander Lakitu •Dark Lakitu •Fishing Boo •Fishin' Lakitu •Glam Lakitu •Gold Lakitu •Lakipea •Lakitufo •Lakitu •Lakitu in a Pipe •Lakitu King •Lakitu R •Lakitu trio •Thunder Lakitu •Wall Lakitu
Magikoopas
CharactersBowser's cousin •Charlie Dorabon •Giant Kamek •Giant Magikoopa •Jerry •Kamek (Green,Red,White) •Kamek Krew •Kamek's Toadies •Kamella •Kammy Koopa •Paper Kamek •Papercraft Kamek •Psycho Kamek •Rīchi-hime •The Magikoopa Masters •Tutankoopa •Wizakoopa •Wizenheimer
VariantsBig Magikoopa •Dark Magikoopa •Glohm Magikoopa •Gray Magikoopa •Green Magikoopa •Magifoofa •Magikoopa •Purple Magikoopa •Red Magikoopa •Toady •White Magikoopa •Yellow Magikoopa
Spikes
CharactersGrubba •Macho Grubba •Paper Macho Spike Outlaw •Tolstar •Tubba Blubba •Tubba's Heart
VariantsBig Spike •Clubba •Dark Clubba •Fire Spike •Glohm Spike •Mad Spike •Mega Stone Spike •Paper Macho Stone Spike •Paper Spike •Snow Spike •Spike •Stone Spike •White Clubba
Spinies
CharactersKyodai Togemetto •Spike Storm
VariantsBig Spiny •Dark Spiny •Paper Spiny •Piranha Pod •Sad Spiny •Sharpea •Sky-Blue Spiny •Spike Blop •Spike Koopa •Spikester •Spikey •Spiny •Spiny Egg •Spiny R •Spiny Shroopa •Thorny •Urspike
Related itemsGiant Shell •Spiny Orb •Spiny Shell (blue) •Spiny Shell (red)
Koopas
CharactersBowser, forms, and counterpartsAlarm Koopa •Baby Bowser (Mega Baby Bowser) •Black Bowser •Blockhead Bowser •Bowcien •Bowser •Bowletta •Busō Koopa •Castle Bowser •Dreamy Bowser •Dry Bowser •Fury Bowser •Gahaha Daiō •Giant Bowser •Giga Bowser •Glohm Bowser •Golf Daiō •King Koopa's alter egos •King Tetris •Kinoko no Sei •Koopa 3 •MegaDragonBowser •Meowser •Molten Bowser •Mr. K •Paper Bowser •Poseidon Koopa •Qix Daiō •Shiny RoboBowser •Shrowser •Torino Daiō •Wonder Bowser
Bowser's current game relativesDry Bowser •Bowser Jr. (Wonder Bowser Jr.) •Paper Bowser Jr.
Bowser's former game relativesFake Bowser (Blue) •Koopa Kid •Koopalings (Iggy Koopa ·Larry Koopa ·Lemmy Koopa ·Ludwig von Koopa ·Morton Koopa Jr. ·Roy Koopa ·Wendy O. Koopa)
Bowser's adaptation relativesBowser's mother •Enma Daiō •Ippa •Nippa •Zappa
OtherBowser X •C. Everett Koopa •Dark Bowser(Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story) •Dark Bowser(Super Paper Mario) •Darkmess Bowser •Francis Ford Koopola •Gary Koopa •James Fennimore Koopa •Kassanova Koopa •Koopa Daimyōjin •Uchū Keisatsu no Patrol Taiin •Uerubā
SpeciesImpostor Bowser •Koopa Kid •Koopa Zombie •Tail Bowser
Facsimiles and other constructsMechakoopasBlasta Mechakoopa •Darkmess Rabbid Mechakoopa •Fire Rabbid Mechakoopa •Flying Mechakoopa •Mecha-Bowser •Mecha-Bowser(Super Mario Galaxy) •Mechakoopa •Mega Mechakoopa •Micro Mecha-Bowser •Rabbid Mechakoopa •Zappa Mechakoopa
Other robots and mechsBowser??? •Bowser's mech •Mecha Hand •Mecha Maker •Mekakuppa •Mini Bowser •Mini Bowser Jr. •Robo-suit •Super Mecha Koopa •The Great King Bowser
StatuesAbominable Snowkoopa •Bowser Sphinx •Bowser Statue •Bowser Stunner •Flying battleship (Wonder Effect) •Guard Door •Koopa no Yukidaruma •Lava Bowser •Bowser Snow Statue •Papercraft Bowser •Papercraft Bowser Jr.
BuildingsBowser's Castle •Bowser's Galaxy Generator •Koopamart •Temple of Koopa
VehiclesBone Rattler •Flame Runner •Gilded King •Holiday King •Koopa Cruiser •Koopa King •Silver King
Related itemsBowser Bomb •Bowser Candy •Bowser Capsule •Bowser Suit •Bowser's Shell •Grand Spiky Shell •Koopa Kid Orb