Koopa Troopa
- This article is about the enemy. For the army as a whole, seeKoopa Troop.
| Koopa Troopa | |
|---|---|
  Official artwork of Koopa Troopa fromSuper Mario Party. | |
| Universe | Mario |
| Level(s) appears in | Melee: Mushroom Kingdom Brawl: The Jungle The Lake The Cave The Swamp The Great Maze |
| Point worth | 200 |
| Article on Super Mario Wiki | Koopa Troopa |
Koopa Troopas (ノコノコ,Nokonoko) areenemies from theMario series.
Origin[edit]
Based on - but officially a separate creature from - theShellcreeper introduced inMario Bros., Koopa Troopas made their debut inSuper Mario Bros. as a common enemy, and has become a common enemy in laterMario games. Along with theGoombas, the Koopa Troopas are some of the most recognizable enemies of theMario series. They are anthropomorphic turtle-like creatures that are commonly seen in their green and red variations. The green Koopa Troopas are mostly known for walking in one direction until they are defeated or they fall, while the red Koopa Troopas move back and forth on platforms and turn around at ledges.Bowser is the king of the Koopa Troopas, much asPetey Piranha is the king ofPiranha Plants andGoomboss is the king ofGoombas. The name "Koopa Troopa" initially refered to an allegience to Bowser'sKoopa Troop, but is currently used as a name for the species as a whole, including friendly members.
Koopa Troopas are known for damaging the player on contact. If a Koopa Troopa is jumped on, they retreat into their shells rather than be defeated altogether, which can be kicked as projectiles. If the shells are left out for too long, however, the Koopa Troopa can emerge out of its shell. The kicked shells can also pose a danger if they bounce off of a wall.
InSuper Mario Bros. 3 and in later games onward, if a Koopa Troopa is jumped on and retreats into its shell, it can be picked up, carried around. This, however, can be dangerous, as the Koopa Troopa can emerge out of the shell while carried and can damage the player holding the shell. InSuper Mario World and in later games onward, the Koopa Troopas appear walking on two legs instead of four, with the firstSuper Mario Galaxy game briefly reviving the quadrupedal Koopa Troopa design.New Super Mario Bros. would introduce one of the most well-known traits of Koopa Troopas, breaking the fourth wall by dancing in time to vocalPaah samples in non-diegetic music, initially depicted as turning around twice but given a unique animation starting inNew Super Mario Bros. Wii.
Koopa Troopa is a recurring playable character in theMario Kart series, having first appeared inSuper Mario Kart and making near-consistent appearances from that point onwards. Koopa Troopa's absence inMario Kart 64 was given an in-universe explanation in Western promotional materials ofWario having stolen and repainted his kart.
Prominent members of the Koopa Troopa race includeKooper, one ofMario's party members inPaper Mario, andKoopa the Quick, Mario's friendly rival inSuper Mario 64.
The Koopa Troopas have multiple subspecies, with the most famous being the wingedKoopa Paratroopa and the undeadDry Bones.
InSuper Smash Bros.[edit]
As abackground character[edit]
Two Green Koopa Troopas appear with custom sprites, styled after their 8-bit forms as background characters in theMushroom Kingdom stage.
InSuper Smash Bros. Melee[edit]
As a background character[edit]
Two Green Koopa Troopas appear in their 8-bit forms asbackground characters in theMushroom Kingdom stage.
As an enemy[edit]
Introduced duringE3 2001, Koopa Troopas appear as a common enemy in theMushroom Kingdom stage ofAdventure Mode.
Koopa Troopas walk back and forth, turn around at ledges, and hurt the player on contact. Dealing enough damage by attacking them or jumping on them forces them to retreat into their shells. If the shell is left alone or carried for too long, then the Koopa Troopas will emerge out of their shells. Koopa Troopas can be defeated bygrabbing andthrowing the Koopa Troopa inside its shell, or by knocking it off a ledge, which will result in a Koopa KO bonus where the player receives 200 points for each Koopa Troopa KO'd.
Green Koopa Troopa shells can be grabbed, carried around, and thrown like theGreen Shell item to KO other enemies or damage opponents. Red Koopa Troopa shells also function similarly to the green variation, but dealsfire damage and stronger damage and knockback upon contact.
Trophy[edit]
- Koopa Troopa
- Common soldiers in Bowser's army, Koopa Troopas can retreat into their shells. Unbelievable as it may seem, they're clearly unaware of being kicked and sent sliding when in this position. There are many Koopa types, each with a different shell color and unique traits. They allwear T-shirts and shorts under their shells.
- Super Mario Bros. (10/85)
InSuper Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
As an enemy[edit]
Koopa Troopas appear as enemies. The green and red versions appear as ground enemies in stages whereBowser's minions are present. Similar to theirMelee counterparts, the Koopa Troopas can retreat into their shells when damaged or jumped on; however, they cannot harm players on contact, but they attack with a leaping bite when close enough. Also, the Koopa Troopas can emerge from their shells, even while their shell is moving.
Moveset[edit]
- Notes: The "d" below is a multiplier based on thedifficulty value. Final damage is rounded down to the nearest whole number. The move names are fan-made in the absence of an official source.
| Name | Damage | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Leaping bite | 4 + 2.2d | The Koopa Troopa crouches down and then leaps at the player to bite them. A weak attack that deals horizontalknockback and has 5% additionalshield damage. If close enough to a ledge, they well leap over it and continue to bite until they land. Although the attack shows multiple bites, there is only one hitbox that rehits after 60frames which would require a significant fall to trigger, but the Koopa Troopa's fall speed would exceed every character'sfast fall speed within that time, making it impossible to experience in normal gameplay. |
| Careening | 6 - 0.2d | — |
Damage taken[edit]
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damage taken | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×0.7 | ×1.3 | ×1.0 | ×0.7 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×0.75 |
Trophies[edit]
The Koopa Troopa trophies can be obtained by using theTrophy Stand on the Green and Red Koopa Troopas in The Subspace Emissary.
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- Koopa Troopa (Green)
- A henchman of Bowser. In the old days, they'd retreat into their shells for a short while to protect themselves after being stepped on. Recently, however, some have begun to immediately pop back out. You'll often find them marching straight ahead--if the path ends, they'll just march into the abyss. Surely there are no braver turtles to be found.
:Super Mario Bros.
:Super Mario World
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- Koopa Troopa (Red)
- A turtle in the employ of Bowser. Koopas formerly traveled on four legs, but they've recently been spotted strolling on two. This has freed up their hands, allowing them to chase Mario with nets.[tr 1] Their adaptability must make Bowser very happy indeed. Unlike their green-shelled brethren, red ones do about-faces when they run out of road. They're a bright group.
- :Super Mario Bros.
- :Super Mario World
- ^The text "chase Mariowith nets" is a mistranslation from the Japanese trophy description, which states that they chased Mario by climbingon wire nets, which occurred in castles and fortresses inSuper Mario World.
Sticker[edit]
| Name | Game | Effect | Fighter(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koopa Troopa | Super Mario Strikers |   Attack +10 | Mario Yoshi Luigi Bowser Peach     |
.png) Koopa (Super Mario Strikers) |
InSuper Smash Bros. 4[edit]
As an enemy[edit]
The Koopa Troopas appear as enemies inSmash Run inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, reprising their behavior fromBrawl.
As a background character[edit]
InSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U, Koopa Troopas appear as background characters in theSuper Mario Maker stage riding aLakitu cloud. Their appearance changes depending on the game style, matching their designs inSuper Mario Bros.,Super Mario Bros. 3,Super Mario World, andNew Super Mario Bros. U.
Trophies[edit]
The Red Koopa Troopa trophy is exclusive toSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. The Green Koopa Troopa trophy appears in both versions. InSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U, it is part of theBowser's MinionsTrophy Box.
- Koopa Troopa (Red)
Bowser's go-to foot soldiers. They sport red shells and advance forward, but they have the common sense not to walk off cliffs. During Smash Run, they'll advance toward any fighter they see, attacking with their whole body. These Koopas leave red shells when beaten.
These Koopas are a lot like their green counterparts, except their shells are red, and they have the sense not to blindly walk off cliffs or into holes. If one spots you in Smash Run, it'll attack with its whole body, so watch out! Defeat it to turn it into a shell you can throw at other enemies.
- Koopa Troopa (Green)
Koopa Troopas are the main representatives of Bowser's army. They are just about as common as Goombas. They know no fear, bravely charging ahead even if it means falling off a cliff or into a hole. They do this in Smash Run as well. Defeating them will reduce them to a shell you can throw.
These turtles are just as common as Goombas in Bowser's army. They may look meek, but they have the guts to leap off any cliff they come across. If you jump on one, its shell will be yours to kick or throw as you please. Many locations in Mario games are named after these enemies, such as Koopa Beach and Koopa Park.- :Super Mario Bros. (10/1985)
- :Super Mario Kart (09/1992)
- These turtles are just as common as Goombas in Bowser's army. They're brave little soldiers, and nothing will make them stop in their tracks – not you, not holes, not even cliffs. The same goes in Smash Run, too. Once they see a fighter, they'll go right after them. Beat them or stomp on them to turn them into shells you can throw.
- These turtles are just as common as Goombas in Bowser's army. They may look meek, but they have the guts to leap off any cliff they come across. Jump on one, and its shell will be yours to kick or throw as you please. Many locations in Mario games are named after these enemies, such as Koopa Beach and Koopa Park.
- :Super Mario Bros. (05/1987)
- :Super Mario Kart (01/1993)
InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
As a background character[edit]
The Koopa Troopas in their 8-bit forms return as background characters in the returningMushroom Kingdom stage. They have been updated to more accurately match their original sprites fromSuper Mario Bros. and are now wearing red shells.
Koopa Troopas also return as background characters in the returning Super Mario Maker stage.
Spirit[edit]
Koopa Troopa also appears as a Novice-classsupport spirit, and is featured on theStandard Kart spirit.
In both spirits' battles, Koopa Troopa uses aSquirtle puppet fighter and features Green Shells as an item.
Koopa Troopa is fought on theGolden Plains stage, referencing their appearance inNew Super Mario Bros. 2. During the battle, Squirtle's defense will increase, referencing how a Koopa Troopa retreats into its shell rather than be destroyed by getting hit by a jump attack.
During the Standard Kart spirit battle, Koopa Troopa uses an army of four Squirtles, referencing the Koopa Troopa and theTriple Green Shells depicted in the spirit artwork, and is fought on theMario Circuit stage. During the battle, the Squirtle army will favor theirWithdraw special, referencing how the Green Shells are used as an item in theMario Kart series.
| No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Cost | Ability | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 |  | Koopa Troopa |  | ★ | 1 | Green Shell Equipped | Super Mario Series |
| 86 |  | Standard Kart | | ★ | 1 | Boomerang Equipped | Mario Kart Series |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
 Japanese | ノコノコ |
 English | Koopa Troopa |
 French | Koopa |
 German | Koopa |
 Spanish | Koopa |
 Italian | Koopa |
 Chinese (Simplified) | 慢慢龟 |
 Chinese (Traditional) | 慢慢龜 |
 Korean | 엉금엉금 |
 Dutch | Koopa Troopa |
 Russian | Купа-трупа |
