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(I don't see how it can't be. Both are giant fists that punch downward periodically from a narrow spot, and both are one of the final traps of their respective games. The names are also extremely similar.)
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Only two Genkotsu appear in the twelfth and final level of ''Super Mario Land'', World 4-3. They behave in a similar way to Piranha Plants, only they move quicker and are immune to the [[Sky Pop]]'s missiles. They behave as a group - when one fist goes back into a pipe the other will come out shortly after, making it difficult for [[Mario]] to get past them.
Only two Genkotsu normally appear in the twelfth and final level of ''Super Mario Land'', [[World 4-3 (Super Mario Land)|World 4-3]]. They behave in a similar way to Piranha Plants, only they move quicker and are immune to the [[Sky Pop]]'s missiles. They behave as a group - when one fist goes back into a pipe the other will come out shortly after, making it difficult for [[Mario]] to get past them.


In the second playthrough, a third Genkotsu appears in the first pipe to the left in front of the 18 [[coin]]s.
In the [[Hard Mode|Expert Level]], a third Genkotsu appears in the first pipe to the left in front of the 18 [[coin]]s.
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Revision as of 10:10, August 27, 2022

The title of this article is official, but it comes from a non-English source. If an acceptable English source is found, then the article should be moved to its appropriate title.

Not to be confused with Genkottsu.
Pipe Fist
A Pipe Fist from the KC Deluxe Mario manga.
First appearance Super Mario Land (1989)
Variants

Genkotsu are enemies in Super Mario Land that appear in the Chai Kingdom. They dwell in Warp Pipes like Piranha Plants.

A Pipe Fist in Super Mario Land

Only two Genkotsu normally appear in the twelfth and final level of Super Mario Land, World 4-3. They behave in a similar way to Piranha Plants, only they move quicker and are immune to the Sky Pop's missiles. They behave as a group - when one fist goes back into a pipe the other will come out shortly after, making it difficult for Mario to get past them.

In the Expert Level, a third Genkotsu appears in the first pipe to the left in front of the 18 coins.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ゲンコツ[1][2]
Genkotsu
Fist

German Faust
Fist
Italian Pugno Tubo[3]
Pipe Fist

References

  1. ^ Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten. Page 97.
  2. ^ Shogakukan. 2015. Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook, Super Mario Land section, page 48.
  3. ^ Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia; pag. 48