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{{redirect|Monty|the moles specifically from [[Super Mario Galaxy]]|[[Monty (Super Mario Galaxy)]]}}
{{redirect|Monty|the moles from [[Super Mario Galaxy]]|[[Monty]]}}
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{{distinguish|Morty Mole}}
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|image=[[File:MontymoleNSMBU.png|280px]]<br>Artwork of Monty Mole from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
|image=[[File:MontymoleNSMBU.png|280px]]<br>Artwork of Monty Mole from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World]]'' ([[List of games by date#1990|1990]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World]]'' ([[List of games by date#1990|1990]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2021|2021]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Tetris 99]]'' (27th Maximus Cup, cameo) (2021)
|derived_species=[[Big Monty Mole]]<br>[[Choropū Men'iwa]]<br>[[Mawful Mole]]<br>[[Mega Mole]]<br>[[Mega Monty Mole]]<br>[[Monty Mole (Flower Fields)]]<br>[[Monty Mole Patch]]<br>[[Monty Mole Swooper]]<br>[[Presenter]]
|variant_of=[[Rocky Wrench]]
|related=[[Cook]]<br>[[Mole (Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars)|Mole (''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'')]]<br>[[Monty (Super Mario Galaxy)|Monty]]<br>[[Mukumuku]]<br>[[Pendril]]<br>[[Piranha Sprout (Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker)|Piranha Sprout (''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker'')]]<br>[[Sworm]]
|variants=[[Big Monty Mole]]<br>[[Choropū Men'iwa]]<br>[[Mawful Mole]]<br>[[Mega Mole]]<br>[[Mole (presenter)]]<br>[[Monty Mole (Flower Fields)]]<br>[[Monty Mole Patch]]<br>[[Monty Mole Swooper]]
|relatives=[[Ragumo]]<br>[[Rocky Wrench]]<!--Please do not move this to derived, the current ambiguous placement was decided via proposal-->
|comparable=[[Cook]]<br>[[Mole (Super Mario RPG)|Mole (''Super Mario RPG'')]]<br>[[Monty]]<br>[[Pendril]]<br>[[Piranha Sprout (Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker)|Piranha Sprout (''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker'')]]<br>[[Sworm]]<br>[[Thropher]]<br>[[Undergrunt]]
|notable=[[Big Montgomery]]<br>[[Choropū Chika Butai]]<br>[[Choropū (Haha)]]<br>[[Choropū (Kodomo-tachi)]]<br>[[Choropū-san]]<br>[[Choropū Shinrin-tai]]<br>[[Choropū the Picasso]]<br>[[Chorozairu]]<br>[[Gattai monster]]<br>[[Monty Bros.]]<br>[[Monty Mole (character)|Monty Mole]]<br>[[Monty Mole auctioneer]]<br>[[Monty Tank]]<br>[[Pūko]]
|relatives=[[Ragumo]]
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|notable=[[Big Montgomery]]<br>[[Choropū Chika Butai]]<br>[[Choropū (Haha)]]<br>[[Choropū (Kodomo-tachi)]]<br>[[Choropū-san]]<br>[[Choropū Shinrin-tai]]<br>[[Choropū the Picasso]]<br>[[Chorozairu]]<br>[[Gattai monster]]<br>[[Monty Bros.]]<br>[[Monty Mole auctioneer]]<br>[[Monty Tank]]<br>[[Pūko]]
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'''Monty Moles''' are enemies who appear in several [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' games]], their first being ''[[Super Mario World]]''. They are moles who dart out of holes in the ground to either quickly pursue [[Mario]] or another character or to throw rocks at them. In several games, Monty Moles appear in {{wp|Whac-A-Mole}}-themed [[minigame]]s. Monty Moles seem to have initially been based on [[Rocky Wrench]]es from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' (itself described as a mole-like turtle at the time), but Rocky Wrenches have since been redesigned to resemble Monty Moles.
'''Monty Moles''' are {{wp|fossorial}}<ref>{{media link|SMBD page 60.png|Page 60}} of 「スーパーマリオ{{hover|大図鑑|だいずかん}}」 (''Super Mario Bros. Daizukan'', or "''Super Mario Great Picture Book''") states of Choropoo: 「{{hover|土|つち}}の{{hover|中|なか}}でくらしている, {{hover|元気|げんき}}なモグラ。」 (''A peppy mole that lives under the ground.'')</ref> enemies which frequently appear in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], debuting in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. They are moles that dart out of holes in the ground to either quickly pursue [[Mario]] or another character or to throw rocks at them. In several games, Monty Moles appear in {{wp|Whac-A-Mole}}-themed [[minigame]]s. Monty Moles seem to have initially been based on [[Rocky Wrench]]es from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' (itself described as a mole-like turtle at the time), but Rocky Wrenches have since been redesigned to resemble Monty Moles excluding in the last wave of ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''{{'}}s ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]''.


==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario World''====
====''Super Mario World''====
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[[File:SMW_MontyMole.png|thumb|left|x200px|Monty Mole artwork for their debut appearance, ''Super Mario World'']]
In ''Super Mario World'', Monty Moles are first encountered in the level [[Yoshi's Island 2]]. They pop out of random spots in the ground to surprise [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] and will then chase after him persistently or walk and hop occasionally. The game also features [[Mega Mole]]s, giant Monty Moles that Mario can actually ride on to get across obstacles, but can still be hit by one. Monty Moles can be defeated by any attack method. In one artwork, they appear to be wearing sunglasses as well as having a short, gopher-like nose. However, in another artwork, they have visible, squinting eyes and long, mole-like noses. This game's graphics seem to depict the latter, though the jumping sprite depicts a slight split in the lip; further games typically used either one of these artworks as a design up until the redesign in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. In [[List of Super Mario World pre-release and unused content|development builds]] of the game, Monty Moles had slightly different digging sprites from those in the final game.<ref>[[tcrf:Development:Super Mario World (SNES)/Sprites#Monty Mole|Development:Super Mario World (SNES)/Sprites]]. ''The Cutting Room Floor''. Retrieved September 28, 2021.</ref>
In ''Super Mario World'', Monty Moles first appear in the level [[Yoshi's Island 2]]. They pop out of random spots in the ground to surprise [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] and will then chase after him persistently or walk and hop occasionally. The game also features [[Mega Mole]]s, giant Monty Moles that Mario can actually ride on to get across obstacles, but can still be hit by one. Monty Moles can be defeated by any attack method. In one artwork, they appear to be wearing sunglasses as well as having a short, gopher-like nose. However, in another artwork, they have visible, squinting eyes and long, mole-like noses. This game's graphics seem to depict the latter, though the jumping sprite depicts a slight split in the lip; further games typically used either one of these artworks as a design up until the redesign in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. In [[List of Super Mario World pre-release and unused content|development builds]] of the game, Monty Moles had slightly different digging sprites from those in the final game.<ref>[[tcrf:Development:Super Mario World (SNES)/Sprites#Monty Mole|Development:Super Mario World (SNES)/Sprites]]. ''The Cutting Room Floor''. Retrieved September 28, 2021.</ref>
 
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====''Super Mario Bros. 3 / Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3''====
====''Super Mario All-Stars'' / ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3''====
Although Monty Moles are not present in the original version of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', in ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', the [[Kings|king]] of [[Ice Land|Iced Land]] is turned into a Monty Mole by [[Lemmy Koopa]]. Monty Moles also appear as enemies in a [[World-e]] level called [[Ground Work]], with some of them hiding beneath [[grass|grass patches]] and being released upon the player plucking them.
Although Monty Moles are not present in the original version of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', in ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', the [[Kings|king]] of [[Ice Land|Iced Land]] is turned into a Monty Mole by [[Lemmy Koopa]]. Monty Moles also appear as enemies in a [[World-e]] level called [[Ground Work]], with some of them hiding beneath [[grass|grass patches]] and being released upon the player plucking them.


====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''====
====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''====
[[File:MontyMole64.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Monty Mole in ''Super Mario 64'']]
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Monty Moles appear in [[Hazy Maze Cave]] and [[Tall, Tall Mountain]] in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. In the cave, Monty Moles specifically reside in the toxic maze, though they remain outside of the [[toxic cloud]]. Monty Moles in this game act similar to [[Rocky Wrench]]es, albeit throwing rocks instead of wrenches before disappearing underground. If Mario can defeat a certain number of Monty Moles in the game, a 1-Up Mushroom appears for him to collect.
Monty Moles appear in the [[Hazy Maze Cave]] and on [[Tall, Tall Mountain]] in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and [[Super Mario 64 DS|its Nintendo DS version]]. In the cave, Monty Moles specifically reside in the toxic maze, though they remain outside the [[smoke|strange toxic cloud]]. Monty Moles in this game act similarly to [[Rocky Wrench]]es, albeit throwing rocks instead of wrenches before disappearing underground. If Mario, [[Yoshi]], Luigi, or [[Wario]] can defeat a certain number of Monty Moles in the game, a 1-Up Mushroom appears for him to collect.


The ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' guidebook also says that the Monty Moles in Hazy Maze Cave are a Monty Mole family and the ones in Tall, Tall Mountain are considered their friends.<ref>Super Mario 64 Official Player's Guide [https://archive.org/details/SuperMario64OfficialPlayersGuide/page/n61/mode/2up?q=Mole page 61] and [https://archive.org/details/SuperMario64OfficialPlayersGuide/page/n101/mode/2up?q=Mole page 101] </ref>
The ''Super Mario 64'' Player's Guide also says that the Monty Moles in the Hazy Maze Cave are a Monty Mole family and the ones on Tall, Tall Mountain are considered their friends.<ref>M. Arakawa. ''Super Mario 64'' Player's Guide. [https://archive.org/details/SuperMario64OfficialPlayersGuide/page/n61/mode/2up?q=Mole Page 61] and [https://archive.org/details/SuperMario64OfficialPlayersGuide/page/n101/mode/2up?q=Mole page 101].</ref>


In the original game, they use their squinting design from ''Super Mario World'', but with an added pair of pronounced teeth, a black nose, and somewhat larger limbs. In the remake, they receive a redesign that consolidates the two designs from the ''Super Mario World'' artworks, with a small amount of influence from the ''Super Mario 64'' and ''Super Mario Sunshine'' designs. From the "sunglasses" artwork, they get the smooth, cheek-less head sides, white upper lip, and small nose; from the other ''Super Mario World'' artwork, they get the distinct squint; from the ''Super Mario 64'' design, they get the visible teeth, though the number is reduced to one; and from the ''Super Mario Sunshine'' design, they get the wideness of the upper lip. This design would become the standard design for later games, though there has been variation on the color of the lower lip, with brown appearing most consistently.
In the original game, Monty Moles use their squinting design from ''Super Mario World'' but with an added pair of pronounced teeth, a black nose, and somewhat larger limbs. In the remake, they receive a redesign that consolidates the two designs from the ''Super Mario World'' artworks, with a small amount of influence from the ''Super Mario 64'' and ''Super Mario Sunshine'' designs. From their untraditional "sunglasses" artwork, they get the smooth, cheek-less head sides, white upper lip, and small nose; from the other ''Super Mario World'' artwork, they get the distinct squint; from the ''Super Mario 64'' design, they get the visible teeth, though the number is reduced to one; and from the ''Super Mario Sunshine'' design, they get the wideness of the upper lip. This design would become the standard design for later games, though there has been variation on the color of the lower lip, with brown appearing most consistently.
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====''Super Mario Sunshine''====
====''Super Mario Sunshine''====
[[File:Monty Mole SMS.png|200px|thumb|A Monty Mole, as depicted in ''Super Mario Sunshine'']]
[[File:Monty Mole SMS.png|thumb|left|Monty Moles in ''Super Mario Sunshine'' utilize their own cannons, as reflected in artwork for the game]]
A Monty Mole, also called '''Chorobe'''<ref>Bogenn, Tim, and Doug Walsh. ''Super Mario Sunshine'' BradyGames Official Strategy Guide. Page 77.</ref>, appears in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. He appears in [[Pinna Park]] and [[Noki Bay]] at the helm of large, red, dome-shaped cannons, firing [[Bullet Bill]]s at Mario in the former, and [[Glorpedo]] down the cliffside in the latter. When Mario approaches the mole, he stops firing and tosses [[Bob-omb]]s at him. They can be disabled using [[F.L.U.D.D.]], and tossing a Bob-omb at the mole three times defeats him. In this game, the Monty Mole has much lankier arms than usual, a more bright orange color, a smaller white patch, and a green hat. The contours of the eyes behind the squint are also visible if examined closely enough.
A Monty Mole, also called '''Chorobe''',<ref>Bogenn, Tim, and Doug Walsh. ''Super Mario Sunshine'' BradyGames Official Strategy Guide. Page 77.</ref> appears in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. He appears in [[Pinna Park]] and [[Noki Bay]] at the helm of large, red, dome-shaped cannons, firing [[Bullet Bill]]s at Mario in the former, and [[Glorpedo]] down the cliffside in the latter. When Mario approaches the mole, he stops firing and tosses [[Bob-omb]]s at him. They can be disabled using [[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]], and tossing a Bob-omb at the mole three times defeats him. In this game, the Monty Mole has much lankier arms than usual, a more bright orange color, a smaller white patch, and a green hat. The contours of the eyes behind the squint are also visible if examined closely enough.


At [[Pinna Park]], the Monty Mole is found in the episode [[The Beach Cannon's Secret]] at the far end of the beach past the [[Great Sunflower]]. After Mario defeats him, he is able to jump into the cannon and access a secret course to get the [[Shine Sprite]]. A [[Pianta]] repairman replaces the Monty Mole from Episode 3 onward. In Noki Bay, the Monty Mole can be fought and defeated which rewards Mario with a [[Shine Sprite]].  
At [[Pinna Park]], the Monty Mole is found in the [[mission|episode]], [[The Beach Cannon's Secret]], at the far end of the beach past the [[Great Sunflower]]. After Mario defeats him, he is able to jump into the cannon and access a secret course to get the [[Shine Sprite]]. A [[Pianta]] repairman replaces the Monty Mole from Episode 3 onward. In Noki Bay, the Monty Mole can be fought and defeated which rewards Mario with a [[Shine Sprite]].  


The manning of war machinery may be a throwback to [[Rocky Wrench]]es, who manned many of the machines in ''Super Mario Bros 3''. Parts of its design also resemble that of classic Rocky Wrenches, such as the long arms and color placement. This is also the first game to feature a Monty Mole boss.
The manning of war machinery may be a throwback to [[Rocky Wrench]]es, who manned many of the machines in ''Super Mario Bros 3''. Parts of its design also resemble that of classic Rocky Wrenches, such as the long arms and color placement. This is also the first game to feature a Monty Mole boss.


====''New Super Mario Bros.''====  
====''New Super Mario Bros.''====  
[[File:Whack-a-Monty.png|150px|thumb|Whack-a-Monty]]
[[File:Whack-a-Monty.png|150px|thumb|Monty Moles are the focus of Whack-a-Monty, a minigame in ''New Super Mario Bros.'']]
[[File:NSMB MontyTank.png|200px|thumb|left|Monty Tank]]
Although Monty Moles are absent as regular enemies, [[Monty Tank]], depicted as a Monty Mole operating a [[tank]], is the boss of the {{world-link|6|castlen|World 6-Castle (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 6-Castle}} in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' The tank fires [[Bullet Bill]]s and [[Bob-omb]]s. Mario or Luigi can defeat it by either [[stomp]]ing the Monty Mole's head three times when he comes out to throw a Bob-omb or by hitting him with [[fireball]]s. When jumped on, the tank will spin around and shoot many Bullet Bills and gain another turret.
Although Monty Moles are absent as regular enemies, [[Monty Tank]], depicted as a Monty Mole operating a [[tank]], is the boss of the {{world-link|6|castlen|World 6-Castle (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 6-Castle}} in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''. The tank fires [[Bullet Bill]]s and [[Bob-omb]]s. Mario or Luigi can defeat it by either [[stomp]]ing the Monty Mole's head three times when he comes out to throw a Bob-omb or by hitting him with [[fireball]]s. When jumped on, the tank will spin around and shoot many Bullet Bills and gain another turret.


Monty Moles also appear in a minigame titled "[[Whack-a-Monty]]" where the player has to tap as many Monty Moles as they can in a certain amount of time. The player will gain one point for each mole whacked and will lose three if they tap on Luigi.
Monty Moles also appear in a minigame titled "[[Whack-a-Monty]]" where the player has to tap as many Monty Moles as they can in a certain amount of time. The player will gain one point for each mole whacked and will lose three if they tap on Luigi.
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====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====  
====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====  
[[File:NSMBW Monty Mole Render.png|frame|left]]
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', Monty Moles only appear in [[World 6-4 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 6-4]]. Here, they retain their attack method from ''[[Super Mario World]]''. Once Mario and crew get near a Monty Mole's hiding spot, it will jump out of the wall and will try to charge into them. [[Kamek|Magikoopa]] can also turn platforms into Monty Moles during his fight with Mario in {{world-link|8|tower|World 8-Tower (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)}}.
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', Monty Moles only appear in [[World 6-4 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 6-4]]. Here, they retain their attack method from ''[[Super Mario World]]''. Once Mario and crew get near a Monty Mole's hiding spot, it will jump out of the wall and will try to charge into them. [[Kamek|Magikoopa]] can also turn platforms into Monty Moles during his fight with Mario in {{world-link|8|tower|World 8-Tower (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 8-Fortress}}.


The Monty Mole's trading card states that Monty Moles will "burrow back underground in the blink of an eye," though they do not do this in-game.
The Monty Mole's trading card states that Monty Moles will "burrow back underground in the blink of an eye," though they do not do this in-game.


From this game forward, Rocky Wrenches use a variation of the Monty Mole model with added goggles.  
From this game forward, [[Rocky Wrench]]es use a variation of the Monty Mole model with added goggles.  
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Monty Moles reappear in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. The only level they appear in is [[World 5-4 (Super Mario 3D Land)|5-4]], a cave level. This is their first appearance in a 3D game where they are found outside the ground and can run. They patrol the area and attack Mario if he gets in their way. They can be defeated with a single [[stomp]]. A new larger variant known as [[Morty Mole]]s appear, appearing in [[World 5-4 (Super Mario 3D Land)|World 5-4]] and [[World 7-4 (Super Mario 3D Land)|7-4]], and must be stomped twice to be defeated. A few of the cutscenes depicting Mario obtaining one of [[Princess Peach|Peach]]'s [[letter]]s feature one or two Monty Moles in the background as Mario runs to quickly save her. The Monty Moles in the background of these cutscenes are partially underground like their ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' appearance. A Monty Mole also makes a cameo in the photo seen from the [[World 7 (Super Mario 3D Land)|World 7]] Peach letter.
Monty Moles reappear in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. The only level they appear in is [[World 5-4 (Super Mario 3D Land)|5-4]], a cave level. This is their first appearance in a 3D game where they are found outside the ground and can run. They patrol the area and attack Mario if he gets in their way. They can be defeated with a single [[stomp]]. A new larger variant known as [[Morty Mole]]s appear, appearing in [[World 5-4 (Super Mario 3D Land)|World 5-4]] and [[World 7-4 (Super Mario 3D Land)|7-4]], and must be stomped twice to be defeated. A few of the cutscenes depicting Mario obtaining one of [[Princess Peach|Peach]]'s [[letter]]s feature one or two Monty Moles in the background as Mario runs to quickly save her. The Monty Moles in the background of these cutscenes are partially underground like their ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' appearance. A Monty Mole also makes a cameo in the photo seen from the [[World 7 (Super Mario 3D Land)|World 7]] Peach letter.


====''New Super Mario Bros. U''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Luigi U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''====
After an absence in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', Monty Moles once again appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''. They act the same as in previous games. They only appear in the levels [[Yoshi Hill]] and [[Magma-River Cruise]]. They also appear during [[Kamek|Magikoopa]]'s boss battle in [[Slide Lift Tower]]. Monty Moles are also featured in the [[Challenge Mode (New Super Mario Bros. U)|Challenge Mode]] levels [[Mole to Goal]] and [[Mole to Goal Returns]], where the goal is to transport a Monty Mole to the [[Goal Pole]].
Monty Moles once again appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''. They act the same as in previous games. They only appear in the levels [[Yoshi Hill]] and [[Magma-River Cruise]]. They also appear during [[Kamek|Magikoopa]]'s boss battle in [[Slide Lift Tower]]. Monty Moles are also featured in the [[Challenge Mode (New Super Mario Bros. U)|Challenge Mode]] levels [[Mole to Goal]] and [[Mole to Goal Returns]], where the goal is to transport a Monty Mole to the [[Goal Pole]]. Monty Moles return in the ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'' equivalents of their ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' levels, including [[Rolling Yoshi Hills]], [[Magmaw River Cruise]], and [[Stonecrush Tower]], once more a part of Magikoopa's boss battle in the latter. Monty Moles return in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]'', which contains their role from both ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' and ''New Super Luigi U''.
 
====''New Super Luigi U''====
Monty Moles retain their role from ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' in ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'' and appear in the levels [[Rolling Yoshi Hills]], [[Magmaw River Cruise]], and [[Stonecrush Tower]] as a part of [[Kamek|Magikoopa]]'s boss battle.


====''Super Mario Maker'' / ''Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS''====
====''Super Mario Maker'' / ''Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS''====
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===''Super Mario'' Kodansha manga===
===''Super Mario'' Kodansha manga===
[[File:Monty Moles KC Mario.png|150px|thumb|Two Monty Moles seen in the first ''Super Mario World'' volume]]
[[File:Monty Moles KC Mario.png|150px|thumb|left|Two Monty Moles seen in the first ''Super Mario World'' volume]]
Monty Moles make various appearances in the ''[[Super Mario (Kodansha manga)|Super Mario]]'' Kodansha manga. They use their sunglasses design for nearly every volume until the ''Super Mario 64'' arc, which gives them their design from said game.
[[File:SM64 Monty Mole KC Mario.png|150px|thumb|A Monty Mole in the second ''Super Mario 64'' volume]]
Monty Moles appear in various roles in the ''[[Super Mario (Kodansha manga)|Super Mario]]'' Kodansha manga, appearing in supporting roles throughout adaptations of games they appear in.


They first appear in the first ''[[Super Mario World]]'' volume, in which a Monty Mole is among [[Bowser]] and [[Koopa Troop|his minions]] when he is taking over [[Dinosaur Land]]. Later on, two Monty Moles can be seen ambushing [[Mario]] and his friends with another part later on having a Monty Mole being seen with a [[Koopa Troopa]], [[Rex]], and [[Koopa Paratroopa]], with both times having the Monty Moles being eaten by [[Yoshi]].
In the ''Super Mario World'' volumes, Monty Moles notably  facing off against Mario and Yoshi over a
[[Golden Dash Mushroom|Golden Mushroom]] in the sixth volume based on the game, using vehicles shaped after [[Bowser]] and a [[Wiggler]]. They additionally appear in various roles in volumes based on ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'', and ''[[Super Mario 64]]''


[[File:Miner Monty Moles KC Mario.png|175px|thumb|left|The Monty Moles seen in the sixth ''Super Mario World'' volume]]
Unlike in other manga appearances, they are primarily antagonistic towards Mario and his friends, with unique Monty Moles appearing such as a Choropū-dan (チョロプー 弾, Monty Mole bullet) seen during a Mario Kart Race, as well as a group of Monty Moles summoned by Bowser named the [[Choropū Chika Butai]], the [[Choropū Shinrin-tai]], and [[Choropū-san]].
They make a very small cameo in the second ''Super Mario World'' volume, being seen on an island with other enemies seeing [[Cape Mario|Caped Mario]] fly off to tell readers about the previous volume.


In the fifth ''Super Mario World'' volume, a Monty Mole can be seen first chapter alongside several of Bowser's other minions listening to what he says. Later on, several Monty Moles jump out of the walls to attempt to grab a [[Bob-omb]] before being burned by [[Fire Mario]]. In a later chapter themed after a festival, a Triceratops can be seen with a whack-a-mole-type game featuring Monty Moles.
Uniquely, the Monty Moles are revealed to be living in a underground city known as the [[Pū Tairiku]], as depicted in the third ''Super Mario Kart'' volume.
 
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In the sixth ''Super Mario World'' volume, a star with a Monty Mole face can be seen on the cover of the volume. Later in the actual story, several Monty Moles wearing mining gear can be seen after the [[Golden Dash Mushroom|Golden Mushroom]] in the museum is stolen. Mario interrogates them before paying the  museum toll for him and Yoshi continuing to find the culprit. It is soon revealed that the Monty Moles are minions of a [[Mega Mole]] who actually stole the Golden Mushroom. The Monty Moles and the Mega Mole later return in a chariot shaped like [[Bowser]] that drills through the ground to attack everyone in the interrogation cell, throwing [[Bob-omb]]s at the group, until one explodes on them. The Moles then attempt to escape in a [[Wiggler]]-shaped cargo to make a quick getaway, but it is mostly eaten by Yoshi, causing the Wiggler vehicle to crash, defeating the Monty Moles.


[[File:Monty Mole Biker Gang KC Mario.png|175px|thumb|right|The Monty Mole biker gang seen in the first ''Super Mario Kart'' volume]]
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In the ''[[NES Open Tournament Golf|Mario Open Golf]]'' volume, a Monty Mole cameos on the cover of the table of contents page.
[[File:Monty Mole and Mega Mole strip.png|thumb|100px|left|A Monty Mole and Mega Mole strip in the second volume]]


In the ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi no Tamago]]'' volume, a Monty Mole on top of a Mega Mole, can both be seen collecting flyers for Yossy's Pizza.
Monty Moles appear throughout ''[[Super Mario 4koma Manga Theater]]'', interacting with Mario and his friends as well as multiple enemies that appear in ''Super Mario World'' such as [[Eerie]]s, [[Dino Rhino]]s, [[Banzai Bill]]s, and [[Mega Mole]]s. A notable interaction happens in a strip involving a [[Magikoopa]] practicing their magic, using a spell to transform a Monty Mole into a [[Rotating Block]]


In the first ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' volume, Bowser, along with a Monty Mole biker gang, arrives at the racing tournament. Bowser tells Mario that the Monty Mole biker gang will challenge him in the race. The Monty Moles in the audience proceed to steal the engine from Mario's car, saying that it is a waste of time to race without an engine. Later on in the story, the Monty Mole bikers block Mario's path, telling him that they do not care for the life of a "[[Donkey Kong Jr.|stupid gorilla]]". Mario uses a [[Boo]] to quickly disappear and make a quick getaway. Confused that Mario disappeared, the Monty Mole bikers try and find him, but they all accidentally fall down a cliff. Shortly after, they tell Bowser that they have failed their mission.
Like in ''KC Mario'', Monty Moles are typically antagonistic towards Mario, emulating their behavior of jumping out of holes from ''Super Mario World''


In the second ''Super Mario Kart'' volume, a Monty Mole is briefly seen when several characters stop for a pitstop. In a later chapter, Bowser uses his bazooka to fire a specific type of bullet known as a Choropū-dan (チョロプー 弾, Monty Mole bullet). The Choropū-dan creates several Monty Moles and a cat that fall down the sky. The Monty Moles skydive onto everyone, with [[Luigi]] and Donkey Kong Jr. crashing in the process. However, Mario is able to punch the Monty Moles (and cat) off of his kart. Later on, a Monty Mole can be seen amongst a crowd of several enemies that try to board a ship. In a mini-chapter based on ''[[Mario Paint]]'', a Monty Mole can be seen throwing up after seeing a [[Beach Koopa]] on a pedestal.
Uniquely, Monty Moles are shown to be embarrassed when they are indecent around others, as depicted in a strip where a Monty Mole unintentionally flashes [[Princess Peach]].
 
In the third ''Super Mario Kart'' volume, Bowser calls upon several Monty Moles on multiple occasions that attempt to sabotage the race to make him win. This includes the [[Choropū Chika Butai]], the [[Choropū Shinrin-tai]], and [[Choropū-san]]. Near the end of the volume, everyone goes to an abandoned underground city that the Monty Moles came from known as the Pū Tairiku after Luigi is stung by the scorpion that is thrown by Choropū-san.
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===''Super Mario-kun''===
===''Super Mario-kun''===
[[File:Super Mario-kun Vol 1 Chapter 7 Cover.jpg|thumb|left|120px|The cover for volume 1 chapter 7 of ''Super Mario-kun'']]
[[File:Super Mario-kun Vol 1 Chapter 7 Cover.jpg|thumb|left|120px|The cover for volume 1 chapter 7 of ''Super Mario-kun'']]
Monty Moles have appeared in many volumes of ''[[Super Mario-kun]]''. Monty Moles wear sunglasses until volume 18, giving them a visible tooth and open eyes. Alongside the main volumes, Monty Moles appeared in multiple puzzles throughout volumes 4-10.
[[File:SM64 Monty Moles Super Mario-kun.png|thumb|150px|Monty Moles in volume 17]]
Monty Moles have appeared in many volumes of ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'', appearing in many different roles throughout. While they are occasionally antagonistic towards Mario and his friends, such as in volume 1, where Monty Moles attack Mario and Yoshi for trying to steal their coins, and in volume 5, where a group of Monty Mole farmers Mario and his friends. They fuse with [[Swoop]]s to gain an upper hand, but are defeated when they fall into lava.


In volume 1, their first appearance is a small cameo in the first chapter when [[Yoshi]] talks about [[Bowser]]'s army, where a Monty Mole can be seen amongst other enemies. They make an actual appearance in a later chapter when [[Mario]] and Yoshi attempt to steal the Monty Moles' coins (due to being tricked by a [[Galoomba|Goomba]]). The Monty Moles attack Mario and Yoshi for trying to steal their coins. As Mario tries flying with the [[Cape Feather]], he hits the ceiling before Yoshi eats all of the Monty Moles. An enlarged Monty Mole named [[Big Monty Mole|Super Choropū]] appears being mad at Mario and Yoshi for eating his kind and attempting to attack them before getting burned by Mario with [[Fire Flower]]s. A later chapter has Yoshi eating a Monty Mole alongside two Goombas. The final chapter features an original power-up for Mario called the "Super Shades" that transforms Mario into "Mole Mario", a form that is based off of Monty Moles. He uses this form to dig through the dirt with other Monty Moles being seen in the background.
However, Monty Moles are also portrayed as friendly towards Mario, where as in volume 17 where Mario encounters a Monty Mole shopkeeper, and in volume 46, Mario, Luigi, and Toad stumble upon the「もぐらまつり」(''Mogura Matsuri'', Mole Festival), a festival filled with Monty Moles. They meet a female Monty Mole named [[Pūko]] who gives them a tour of the festival.


In volume 2, Yoshi can be seen eating two Monty Moles. A later chapter has a Monty Mole with a [[Fall]] form seen with other Fall enemies. The Fall form gives them a Mario mask while still keeping their sunglasses. A following chapter has a Monty Mole shop named "Harajuku air museum" that can be seen in the background of the fair [[Bowser]] and [[Roy Koopa|Roy]] make, although the shop is never visited. Finally, in one of the 4koma strips, some fried Monty Moles can be seen with a bunch of other cooked enemies.
Monty Moles also appear in various volumes based on games such as ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' in volume 19, ''[[Mario Party 3]]'' in volume 27, and ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' in volume 31.


[[File:Ghost Monty Mole Super Mario-kun.png|thumb|100px|The ghost Monty Mole from volume 4]]
Unique forms of Monty Moles are also depicted in the manga such as a Ghost Monty Mole in volume 4, and the [[Pakkun Mogura]] in volume 9, which is a fusion of some Monty Moles, Venus Fire Trap, and several [[Nipper Plant]]s and [[Muncher]]s.  
In volume 4, a [[Magikoopa]] smacks Mario with a Monty Mole disguised as a balloon. A later chapter shows a ghost Monty Mole alongside a ghost [[Morton Koopa Jr.|Morton]] and other ghost enemies in [[List of implied locations#Hell|Hell]]. The puzzle preceding this chapter has a maze shaped like a Monty Mole.
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In volume 5, Monty Moles have a major role in one chapter where a group of Monty Mole farmers see Luigi, Yoshi, and Mario, who has been turned into a mushroom. After provoking them, the Monty Moles attack Mario and Yoshi. Luigi tries planning a surprise attack by shooting fire at them but accidentally hits his friends instead, with the Monty Moles then hitting Luigi with a paddle stick. Before the Monty Moles can take them to their [[List of implied characters#Monty Mole king|king]], they instead show them their livestock. While the Monty Moles show Mario and his friends the cow and pig they have, Luigi performs another surprise attack by kicking Mario into the Monty Moles. The Monty Moles then call a group of [[Swoop|Swooper]]s to then fuse with them, creating [[Monty Mole Swooper]]s. They eat the mushroom Mario, which reverts him back to normal, but the Monty Mole Swoopers become stronger. They then send the livestock to trample Mario and his friends, but they are defeated when Mario and his friends use the light of the coins to scare the Monty Mole Swoopers. After they forfeit, they tell Mario that [[Bowser's Castle]] is in the pipe. Mario and his friends then leave through the pipe only to fall in [[lava]]. A later chapter shows several [[Choropū Men'iwa]] that attack Mario and Yoshi alongside face rocks of other enemies. The [[gattai monster]] later in the same chapter also has Monty Mole paws.
===''Nintendo Adventure Books''===
 
Although [[Mega Mole]]s appear frequently in the ''[[Nintendo Adventure Books]]'', Monty Moles only appear once as a cameo in one of the puzzles from ''[[Dinosaur Dilemma]]'' when Mario is being chased by the Mega Moles in the cellar of the haunted mansion. The two Monty Moles seen in the puzzle have no effect to the story. They also reuse their ''Super Mario World'' artwork.
In volume 6, a Monty Mole amongst other enemies are crushed into an egg to make Yoshi into Star Yoshi. Monty Moles appear in one maze puzzle which gives them open eyes and two fang-like teeth (this design resembles their future redesign in volume 18). In a chapter featuring [[Mega Mole]], the Mega Mole refers to themselves as a normal Monty Mole when Mario shrinks them with the [[Lightning]].<ref>''"これじゃ、チョロ プーだぜ。" ("Now I'm just a normal Choropū!")'' - '''Mega Mole''' - ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'' volume 6</ref> A later chapter has Yoshi making a stew which has a Goomba, [[Koopa Troopa]], and Monty Mole in it, which he feeds to Mario. Another chapter has a Monty Mole come to Bowser's lair to show him his flyer for Bowser, and where Mario, Luigi and Yoshi are heading. The Monty Mole is then instructed by Bowser to help [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] in his rematch. Later in the same chapter, the Monty Mole from earlier in the chapter comes back to jump on Luigi's face while he is driving, which results in Luigi crashing into Yoshi. A later chapter has Mario having many Monty Moles attaching to his face. However, Mario uses a Fire Flower to burn the Monty Moles into a crisp. Finally, a Monty Mole appears in a spot-the-difference puzzle by a snowman.
 
[[File:Super Mario-kun Volume 9 Chapter 2 Cover.png|120px|thumb|left|Cover for volume 9 chapter 2]]
In volume 7, Yoshi brings a lot of food products based on enemies. One of these food products is a canned Monty Mole labeled "100% Choropū Beetroot". A Monty Mole also appears in a maze-like puzzle in which Yoshi has to eat a bunch of enemies. A Monty Mole can be seen in [[Peach's Castle]] alongside other enemies attending a party.
 
In volume 9, several Monty Moles alongside other enemies appear ordering from Mario and Yoshi's cookie shop. In the following chapter, a large ominous Monty Mole can be seen in the cover for the chapter. Later on in the actual chapter, Mario pulls a [[Venus Fire Trap]] out of its pipe with several Monty Moles seen attached to the stem, only for Yoshi to eat the Monty Moles. After that, lighting hits the [[Warp Pipe]] which combines the corpses of the Monty Moles, Venus Fire Trap, and several [[Nipper Plant]]s and [[Muncher]]s into [[Pakkun Mogura]]. Monty Moles appear in one puzzle walking alongside other characters. In a much later chapter, a Monty Mole wearing a sun hat can be seen with Mario and his friends at the beach.
 
[[File:SM64 Monty Moles Super Mario-kun.png|thumb|right|150px|Monty Moles in volume 17]]
In volume 10, the pinball machine Roy Koopa makes Mario go through has Monty Mole bumpers. Monty Moles also cameo in a maze using their ''Super Mario World'' design.
 
In volume 13, two Monty Moles can be seen in Bowser's photo in the museum alongside other enemies. In a later chapter, Morton makes Mario and Yoshi play a [[Virtual Boy]] game, which features a part with Monty Moles.
 
In volume 14, a Monty Mole is nearly eaten by Yoshi when he uses the [[Mole Tank]] to dig underground. Monty Mole's design is slightly different with three hairs on their head, a rat-like nose, and short stubby claws.
 
[[File:Modern Super Mario-kun Monty Mole.png|thumb|left|125px|Monty Mole in volume 19]]
In volume 17, a Monty Mole owns a shop that sells a crown, earrings, a necklace, and a ring. However, when Mario puts on the jewelry, he starts choking for being too tight, with the earrings also being revealed to be small [[Chain Chomp]]s as well. The Monty Mole offers Mario some {{wp|aojiru}}, which he throws up after drinking it. In the end, Mario still buys the crown. On the side of page 59 (during these events), artwork of three Monty Moles is shown. While the first two Monty Moles use their ''Super Mario 64'' appearance, the third Monty Mole has a unique design with an "A" on its forehead, thick eyebrows, and a long chin. In a later ''Mario Kart 64'' themed  chapter, several Monty Moles pop out of the ground and cling onto Mario's kart. Peach, however, throws a [[! Block]] at Mario which blows up the Monty Moles.
 
In volume 18, Monty Moles can be seen when Mario is about to throw [[Baseball (object)|baseballs]] at the targets. They pop up and throw the baseballs back at Mario. They attempt to throw [[bomb]]s at Mario, but Mario uses his [[Bunny Mario|Bunny Ears]] from ''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins'' to throw the bombs back at the Monty Moles.
 
In [[Super Mario-kun Volume 19|volume 19]], Bowser commands a group of Monty Moles to attack Mario, but they are quickly electrocuted by Mario's friends that he made throughout the ''Super Mario 64'' arc. [[Dorrie]] can be seen chewing a Monty Mole and [[King Bob-omb]] is seen holding one.
 
[[File:Super Mario Sunshine Monty Mole SM-k.png|thumb|right|150px|The Monty Mole from Noki Bay seen in volume 31]]
In volume 23, a Mega Monty Mole mother named [[Choropūko]] appears in a chapter alongside her children. Normal Monty Moles appear in a later chapter, were they help build Bowser an underground amusement park before the cave collapses. Like volume 18, both the redesign and the original design are seen.
 
In volume 27, a Monty Mole can be seen briefly in the [[Woody Woods]] adaptation from the ''Mario Party 3'' arc. This is the final appearance of their original design in the manga.
 
In volume 31, the Monty Moles from ''Super Mario Sunshine'' appear, resembling Monty Moles from the manga, but still keeping their hat. During the events in [[Pinna Park]], a Monty Mole shoots [[Bullet Bill]]s at Yoshi and [[F.L.U.D.D.]] They later come back in a giant [[Yoshi's Egg|Yoshi Egg]], which they roll towards the Monty Mole. The Monty Mole attempts shooting them with Bullet Bills, but the egg deflects them. It tries to throw the [[Bob-omb]]s at the egg, but Yoshi rams into the Monty Mole, causing them all to blow up. Later on in [[Noki Bay]], a Monty Mole clogs the waterfall with a giant cork. When Mario and Yoshi reach the Monty Mole, it starts shooting Bullet Bills and throwing Bob-ombs at them rapidly. Yoshi gives Mario some glue, which he uses to glue the Bob-ombs to himself. He then jumps towards the Monty Mole to defeat it.
 
[[File:Mogura Matsuri Super Mario-kun.png|thumb|left]]
In volume 36, Mario can be seen playing [[Whack-a-Monty]] by his house. When Mario accidentally smacks Luigi, one of the Monty Moles can be seen smiling.
 
In volume 44, several Monty Mole miners named [[Chorozairu]] can be seen working for a Buzzy Beetle.
 
In volume 45, a Monty Mole known as [[Choropū the Picasso]] can be seen as the main antagonist of the third chapter.
 
In volume 46, Monty Moles appear in the table of contents page, mimicking their ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' artwork. In the fourth chapter, Mario, Luigi, and Toad stumble upon the「もぐらまつり」(''Mogura Matsuri'', Mole Festival), a festival filled with Monty Moles, some of which are wearing headbands. They meet a female Monty Mole named [[Pūko]] who gives them a tour of the festival. One of the areas of the festival is a whack-a-mole game which has Mario being whacked by Monty Moles as he tries to whack them, which Pūko reveals it to actually be「チョロプーがたたくゲーム」(''Choropū ga tataku gēmu'', a game where Monty Moles whack the player, since the Japanese name of "whack-a-mole",「モグラたたき」(''mogura tataki''), literally translates to "mole whack" and can be interpreted as the moles being the subject instead of the object). While Pūko continues the tour for Mario and his friends, a [[Morty Mole]] destroys the festival, causing the Monty Moles to flee. While Mario fights the Morty Mole, Pūko gives Mario a super-metal, invincible power suit that was handed down for generations in the Monty Mole family, which Mario takes off immediately after feeling uncomfortable wearing it. As the Morty Mole attacks Mario, Luigi wins two [[Statue Leaf|Statue Leaves]] from a raffle run by a Monty Mole with glasses.
 
In volume 47, a cooked Monty Mole with sauce on its head can be seen as one of the foods Yoshi gets to eat alongside other cooked enemies. In a later chapter, [[Nabbit]] steals a Monty Mole's fur. Later in the same chapter, Nabbit puts Luigi's face on a Monty Mole while he is putting his and Yoshi's faces on several enemies.


In volume 54, a mother Monty Mole named [[Choropū (Haha)]] asks Mario and Yoshi to give her children [[Choropū (Kodomo-tachi)]] a great Christmas.
===''NES Open Tournament Golf''===
 
[[File:NESOTG cover NA.jpg|x200px|thumb|A Monty Mole appears on the cover of ''NES Open Tournament Golf'' but not in the game itself]]
In volume 55, when Yoshi takes a picture in [[Slaparazzi]], several ghosts of enemies that he has eaten in the past can be seen, including a Monty Mole.
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===''Mario Golf'' series===
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[[File:NESOTG cover NA.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Monty Mole on the cover of ''NES Open Tournament Golf'']]
====''NES Open Tournament Golf''====
While Monty Moles do not appear within the actual gameplay of ''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]'', what seems to be one appears on the cover. It has round sunglasses, three hairs, and a square tooth similar to modern appearances. It is also atypically small in comparison to Mario.
While Monty Moles do not appear within the actual gameplay of ''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]'', what seems to be one appears on the cover. It has round sunglasses, three hairs, and a square tooth similar to modern appearances. It is also atypically small in comparison to Mario.


====''Mario Golf''====
===''Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land''===
In ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]], if the player successfully putts the ball into the [[hole]] from a long distance and scores under par, a Monty Mole may pop out of the hole. The name "Monty Mole" may also appear on the scoreboard. They use their ''Super Mario 64'' design in this game.
[[File:SMWM&YALEnemyGroup2.png|left|thumb|Monty Moles in ''Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land'']]
 
In the interactive OVA ''[[Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land]]'', after [[Iggy Koopa|Iggy's]] horde of [[Koopa Troopa]]s, [[Rex]]es, and [[Chargin' Chuck]]s is defeated by [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and [[Yoshi]], he summons a group of Monty Moles and [[Koopa Paratroopa]]s. They are quickly disposed of when Yoshi swallows a [[Green Shell]] and breathes fire on them. The puzzle shortly before this also had Mario stomping on four Monty Moles.
====''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''====
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In ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'', Monty Mole's name can sometimes be seen on the tournament board.
===''Super Mario World'' television series===
 
[[File:Gopher Bash.png|thumb|Several "Gophers" pinning [[Larry Koopa|Cheatsy Koopa]] to the ground in the ''Super Mario World'' episode "Gopher Bash"]]
====''Mario Golf: Advance Tour''====
In ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]'', a Monty Mole appears in [[Links|Links Club Practice Center]]. The player must shoot three shots at it, to earn a Super Drink. They also use their ''Super Mario 64'' design in this game.
 
====''Mario Golf: World Tour''====
Monty Moles appear in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''. Many Monty Moles appear in the [[Castle Club]] mode as NPC characters. Their name can also appear on the tournament scoreboard. Two [[Big Monty Mole|Mega Monty Mole]]s appear in Hole 7 of [[Wiggler Park]].
 
====''Mario Golf: Super Rush''====
{{quote|Piece of advice. If you're always goin' for full power, your accuracy might drop.|Monty Mole|Mario Golf: Super Rush}}
Monty Moles appear in ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'' where they appear as NPCs, mostly appearing in [[Bonny Greens]], though a singular Monty Mole also appears in [[Ridgerock Lake]]. Monty Mole's name also appears on the Bonny Greens Open scoreboard.
 
===''Super Mario World'' TV series===
[[File:Gopher Bash.png|thumb|left|Several "Gophers" pinning [[Larry Koopa|Cheatsy Koopa]] to the ground in the ''Super Mario World'' episode "Gopher Bash"]]
{{quote2|Oh, when there's underhanded evil to be done, to be done, then Cheatsy's life becomes a lot of fun, lots of fun!|Gophers|[[Gopher Bash]]}}
{{quote2|Oh, when there's underhanded evil to be done, to be done, then Cheatsy's life becomes a lot of fun, lots of fun!|Gophers|[[Gopher Bash]]}}
Monty Moles, though never called as such and always referred to as '''Gophers''', appeared in the episode "[[Gopher Bash]]" of the [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'' animated series]].
Monty Moles, though never called as such and always referred to as '''Gophers''', appeared in the episode "[[Gopher Bash]]" of the [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'' animated series]].


In the episode, several Gophers acted as minions of [[Larry Koopa|Cheatsy Koopa]], aiding him in his plot to steal all the crops grown by the cave-people of [[Dome City]]. These Gophers are eventually defeated by Mario, [[Luigi]] and [[Yoshi]], who, after tracking Cheatsy down, sneak up on the moles, tie them up, and suspend them from the ceiling. The Gophers are then dropped on top of Cheatsy Koopa, pinning him to the ground. They also sing backup during [[List of Super Mario World songs#Cheatsy's Life|Cheatsy's Life]], a self-praising song; at no other point in the episode do they vocalize at all. This is also one of the few times Monty Moles are fully voice-acted.
In the episode, several Gophers acted as minions of [[Larry Koopa|Cheatsy Koopa]], aiding him in his plot to steal all the crops grown by the cave-people of [[Dome City]]. These Gophers are eventually defeated by Mario, [[Luigi]] and [[Yoshi]], who, after tracking Cheatsy down, sneak up on the moles, tie them up, and suspend them from the ceiling. The Gophers are then dropped on top of Cheatsy Koopa, pinning him to the ground. They also sing backup during [[List of Super Mario World songs#Cheatsy's Life|Cheatsy's Life]], a self-praising song; at no other point in the episode do they vocalize at all. This is also one of the few times Monty Moles are fully voice-acted.
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===''Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land''===
In the interactive OVA ''[[Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land]]'', after [[Iggy Koopa|Iggy's]] horde of [[Koopa Troopa]]s, [[Rex]]es, and [[Chargin' Chuck]]s is defeated by [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and [[Yoshi]], he summons a group of Monty Moles and [[Koopa Paratroopa]]s. They are quickly disposed of when Yoshi swallows a [[Green Shell]] and breathes fire on them.
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===''Nintendo Adventure Books''===
Although [[Mega Mole]]s appear frequently in the ''[[Nintendo Adventure Books]]'', Monty Moles only appear as a cameo in one of the puzzles from ''[[Dinosaur Dilemma]]'' when Mario is being chased by the Mega Moles in the cellar of the haunted mansion.
===''Super Mario Adventures'' comic===
===''Super Mario Adventures'' comic===
[[File:Monty Monty Super Mario Adventures.png|thumb|A Monty Mole in ''Super Mario Adventures'']]
[[File:Monty Monty Super Mario Adventures.png|thumb|A Monty Mole in ''Super Mario Adventures'']]
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===''Mario Kart'' series===
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Super Mario Kart''====
====''Super Mario Kart''====
Monty Moles (referred to as Gophers in the instruction booklet)<ref>''Super Mario Kart'' English instruction booklet, page 27.</ref> are obstacles in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', in [[SNES Donut Plains 2|Donut Plains 2]] and [[SNES Donut Plains 3|Donut Plains 3]]. If a racer runs into one, it will attach itself to the player, which causes them to slow down and drop coins. The player must hop repeatedly in order to knock them away.
Monty Moles (referred to as Gophers in the instruction booklet)<ref>''Super Mario Kart'' English instruction booklet, page 27.</ref> are obstacles in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', in [[SNES Donut Plains 2|Donut Plains 2]] and [[SNES Donut Plains 3|Donut Plains 3]]. If a racer runs into one, it will attach itself to the player, which causes them to slow down and drop coins. The player must hop repeatedly in order to knock them away. Uniquely, in Donut Plains 3, some Gophers can be seen jumping out of the lake; likewise, some are seen in the grass in Donut Plains 2.


====''Mario Kart 64''====
====''Mario Kart 64''====
[[File:MontyMole MK64.png|frame|Chubby]]
[[File:MontyMole MK64.png|frame|Chubby]]
Monty Moles (under the name '''Chubby''')<ref>''Mario Kart 64'' English instruction booklet, page 26.</ref> appear in [[N64 Moo Moo Farm|Moo Moo Farm]] of ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' as obstacles, hopping in and out of holes in the ground, causing racers who hit them to spin out. They appear with triangular sunglasses and tan snouts.
Monty Moles (referred to under the name '''Chubby''' in the instruction booklet)<ref>''Mario Kart 64'' English instruction booklet, page 26.</ref> appear in [[N64 Moo Moo Farm|Moo Moo Farm]] of ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' as obstacles, hopping in and out of holes in the ground, causing both them and the racers who hit them to spin out. They appear with triangular sunglasses and tan snouts. In the Japanese version of the game, Chubbies can be hit using the [[Boo]] item like a [[Super Star]], while other versions make the player go through them.<ref>https://tcrf.net/Mario_Kart_64</ref>


====''Mario Kart DS''====
====''Mario Kart DS''====
[[File:MKDSMontyMole.png|thumb|A Monty Mole in ''Mario Kart DS'']]
[[file:MontyMoleMKDS.png|thumb|left|A Monty Mole in ''Mario Kart DS'']]
In ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', they are referred to by their usual name, and mainly appear in N64 Moo Moo Farm and Peach Gardens.  
In ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', they are referred to by their usual name, and mainly appear in {{classic|N64|Moo Moo Farm}} and [[DS Peach Gardens|Peach Gardens]] with the same behavior as previous games. In one of the [[Mario Kart DS#Missions|missions]], 3-6, the player's task is to hit five Monty Moles while playing as [[Luigi]].
 
In [[Mario Kart DS#Missions|Mission]] 3-6, the player's task is to hit five Monty Moles.


This game has an early depiction of Monty Moles and Rocky Wrenches with similar graphics, though their designs are not as similar as in later games.
This game has an early depiction of Monty Moles and Rocky Wrenches with similar graphics, though their designs are not as similar as in later games.


====''Mario Kart Wii''====
====''Mario Kart Wii''====
In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', they appear as obstacles in [[Wii Moo Moo Meadows|Moo Moo Meadows]] and also appear as audience members in other courses. They also appear as stationary obstacles in {{classic-link|DS|Peach Gardens}}.
In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', they appear as obstacles in [[Wii Moo Moo Meadows|Moo Moo Meadows]] as well as {{classic|DS|Peach Gardens}} and also appear as audience members in other courses. They now appear much bigger, as well as digging under the ground before jumping out. However, they are stationary obstacles in {{classic|DS|Peach Gardens}} like in previous games. They originally had their model from ''Super Mario 64 DS'' and ''New Super Mario Bros.'', as well as a different jumping animation for a placeholder before being completely reworked in the final game.<ref>https://tcrf.net/Mario_Kart_Wii/Unused_Course_Objects</ref>


====''Mario Kart 7''====
====''Mario Kart 7''====
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====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
{{classic-link|SNES|Donut Plains 3}} and {{classic-link|Wii|Moo Moo Meadows}} return in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', bringing along the Monty Moles with them. They act as stationary obstacles as in most ''Mario Kart'' games, but will now dig around for some time before popping up. This changes the gameplay of <small>SNES</small> Donut Plains 3 from the original version in ''Super Mario Kart'' where they would attach themselves to drivers who drove into them. In [[Animal Crossing]] from the [[Animal Crossing x Mario Kart 8|''Animal Crossing'' x ''Mario Kart 8'']] DLC Pack, [[Mr. Resetti]] replaces Monty Moles to fit with the theme of the course. The trails that the Monty Moles leave can be used to perform [[trick]]s.
{{classic-link|SNES|Donut Plains 3}} and {{classic-link|Wii|Moo Moo Meadows}} return in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', bringing along the Monty Moles with them. They now dig around for some time before popping up, leaving trails like in ''Mario Kart Wii''. The trails that the Monty Moles leave can now also be used to perform [[trick]]s. This changes the gameplay of {{classic|SNES|Donut Plains 3}} from the original version in ''Super Mario Kart'' where they would attach themselves to drivers who drove into them. In said track, the Monty Moles in the lake are replaced by [[Cheep Cheep]]s, and there are signs with a picture of a Monty Mole on them placed by the Monty Mole area. In [[Animal Crossing]] from the [[Animal Crossing x Mario Kart 8|''Animal Crossing'' x ''Mario Kart 8'']] DLC Pack, [[Mr. Resetti]] replaces Monty Moles to suit the ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing (series)|Animal Crossing]]'' theme. They also appear in {{classic-link|DS|Peach Gardens}} and {{classic-link|Tour|Amsterdam Drift}} in the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass]]''.


====''Mario Kart Tour''====
====''Mario Kart Tour''====
[[File:MKT Monty Moles Donut Plains 2.png|thumb|220px|Monty Mole driving by its course obstacle counterpart in [[SNES Donut Plains 2]].]]
[[File:MKT Monty Moles Donut Plains 2.png|thumb|220px|Monty Mole driving by its course obstacle counterpart in [[SNES Donut Plains 2]].]]
Monty Mole makes his official playable debut in the ''Mario Kart'' series in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' available from May 6, 2020 in the [[Flower Tour]]. He is classified as a tour-exclusive Super character (the first Super character with this distinction) and his [[Special Item (Mario Kart series)|special item]] is the [[Mushroom Cannon]]. Starting with the [[Wild West Tour]], Monty Mole became a regular Super character while also gaining a [[Monty Mole Cup|self-named cup]]. Monty Moles also appear as obstacles in [[GBA Sunset Wilds|GBA Sunset Wilds R/T]] and [[SNES Donut Plains 2]], where they behave the same as in ''Mario Kart 8'' and ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', allowing racers to perform a Jump Boost off their trails and holes.
Monty Mole makes his official playable debut in the ''Mario Kart'' series in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' available from May 6, 2020 in the [[Flower Tour]]. He is classified as a tour-exclusive Super character (the first Super character with this distinction) and his [[Special Item (Mario Kart series)|special item]] is the [[Mushroom Cannon]]. Starting with the [[Wild West Tour]], Monty Mole became a regular Super character while also gaining a [[Monty Mole Cup|self-named cup]]. Monty Moles also appear as obstacles in [[SNES Donut Plains 2]], [[SNES Donut Plains 3]], [[GBA Sunset Wilds|GBA Sunset Wilds R/T]], and [[Amsterdam Drift]] (barring the T variant), where they behave the same as in ''Mario Kart 8'' and ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', allowing racers to perform a Jump Boost off their trails and holes.


===''Mario is Missing!''===
===''Mario is Missing!''===
Monty Moles appear in the ''CD-ROM Deluxe'' version of ''[[Mario is Missing!]]'' They can be called on occasion and can be asked questions about the country Luigi is in. Upon answering all of the questions correctly, he gives money from the mayor as a token of appreciation and encourages Luigi to find Mario. This is one of the few times a Monty Mole is fully voice-acted.
Monty Moles appear in the ''CD-ROM Deluxe'' version of ''[[Mario is Missing!]]'' They can be called on occasion and can be asked questions about the country Luigi is in. Upon answering all of the questions correctly, he gives money from the mayor as a token of appreciation and encourages Luigi to find Mario. This is one of the few times a Monty Mole is fully voice-acted.


===''Yoshi'' franchise===
===''Yoshi's Safari''===
====''Yoshi's Safari''====
In ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'', Monty Moles appear exclusively in the level [[Cornice Cave]]. They attack by popping out of pipes and moving towards the player; they can be defeated by shooting them with the [[Super Scope]].
In ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'', Monty Moles appear exclusively in the level [[Cornice Cave]]. They attack by popping out of pipes and moving towards the player; they can be defeated by shooting them with the [[Super Scope]].
====''Yoshi Touch & Go''====
In ''[[Yoshi Touch & Go]]'', Monty Moles appear as somewhat uncommon enemies, attacking [[Yoshi]] in a manner similar to their attack pattern from ''Super Mario World''; leaping from the ground or by charging at Yoshi. Here, Monty Moles could be defeated by either jumping on them, throwing an [[egg]] at them or by encasing them in a circle with the [[Nintendo DS]]'s stylus.
====''Yoshi's Woolly World'' / ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World''====
[[File:WoollyMontyMoleHQ.png|thumb|right|A Monty Mole in ''Yoshi's Woolly World'']]
Monty Moles appear as an enemy in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' and ''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]''. They either burrow around underground (usually under carpets) or they can pop out of the wall, Yoshi can defeat them with a Yarn Ball, stomping on them, or eating them. If eaten, they turn into orange [[yarn ball]]s. There is also a boss called [[Big Montgomery]], which is a bigger Monty Mole that appears as the mid-boss of Worlds 1, 3, and 5. [[Monty Mole Patch]]es are also found and are crocheted Monty Moles that, when unraveled, will start chasing the player like a normal mole. In the Scrapbook Theater, a normal Monty Mole pops out of a scarf roll and runs around the stage.
====''Yoshi's Crafted World''====
Monty Moles reappear in ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]'' as enemies. They act the same as in previous games, and even appear in a level where Yoshi must defeat a lot of them for the highest amount of [[Smiley Flower]]s: [[Monty-Mole-B-Gone]]. Their larger counterparts also make their debut in the ''Yoshi'' series.
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===''Hotel Mario''===
===''Hotel Mario''===
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===''Game & Watch Gallery'' series===
===''Game & Watch Gallery'' series===
====''Game & Watch Gallery''====
In ''[[Game & Watch Gallery]]'', Monty Moles (referred to as '''Chubbies''' in the cast credits) appear in the Modern version of ''[[Manhole (Game & Watch)|Manhole]]'', popping up on occasion to throw a [[1 UP Heart|heart]] at Yoshi. In ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 2]]'', Monty Moles appear in the Modern version of a different [[Game & Watch]] game, ''[[Vermin]]'', where they appear when the player earns 200, 500, and 700 [[point]]s, throwing a heart at Yoshi just like in the previous game.
Monty Moles (referred to as '''Chubbies''' in the cast credits) appear in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery]]'', in which they appear in the Modern version of ''[[Manhole (Game & Watch)|Manhole]]'', popping up on occasion to throw a [[1 UP Heart|heart]] at Yoshi.


====''Game & Watch Gallery 2''====
===''Mario Golf'' series===
Monty Moles reappear in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 2]]'', in which they appear in the Modern version of ''[[Vermin]]''. They appear when the player earns 200, 500, and 700 [[point]]s. When they appear, they throw a heart at Yoshi just like in the previous game.
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In ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]], a Monty Mole, using its ''Super Mario 64'' design, may pop out of the hole if the player successfully putts the ball into the [[hole]] from a long distance and scores under par. Additionally, the name "Monty Mole" may also appear on the scoreboard, which similarly occurs on the tournament board in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' and ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' as well as the Bonny Greens Open scoreboard in ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]''.
 
In ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]'', a Monty Mole appears in [[Links Course|Links Club Practice Center]], similarly maintaining its ''Mario Golf'' design. The player must shoot three shots at it to earn a Super Drink.
 
In ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'', many Monty Moles appear in the [[Castle Club]] mode as non-playable characters. ''Mario Golf: Super Rush'' also includes Monty Moles in the form of NPCs, mostly appearing in [[Bonny Greens]], though a singular Monty Mole also appears in [[Ridgerock Lake]].


===''Paper Mario'' series===
===''Paper Mario'' series===
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====''Paper Mario: The Origami King''====
====''Paper Mario: The Origami King''====
{{Quote|You never know what you're gonna find when you start diggin'. That's what I love about it!|Monty Mole|Paper Mario: The Origami King}}
Monty Moles reappear in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''. Unlike in ''Paper Mario'', they act as NPCs rather than enemies, and their modern design is used. One Monty Mole appears on [[Overlook Mountain]] running an auction for a [[Shell Stone]], starting with 10,000 coins and can be lowered to 300 coins before the Koopa Troopas attending the auction buy it. Lots of other Monty Moles appear in [[Breezy Tunnel]].
Monty Moles reappear in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''. Unlike in ''Paper Mario'', they act as NPCs rather than enemies, and their modern design is used. One Monty Mole appears on [[Overlook Mountain]] running an auction for a [[Shell Stone]], starting with 10,000 coins and can be lowered to 300 coins before the Koopa Troopas attending the auction buy it. Lots of other Monty Moles appear in [[Breezy Tunnel]].


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===''Mario Party'' series===
===''Mario Party'' series===
====''Mario Party 3''====
====''Mario Party 3''====
[[File:MontyMoleMarioParty3.png|thumb|120px|right|A Monty Mole in ''Mario Party 3'']]
[[File:MontyMoleMarioParty3.png|thumb|120px|A Monty Mole in ''Mario Party 3'']]
Monty Moles (confirmed to be multiple in ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'')<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fce7YwdwIS8</ref> appear in [[Woody Woods]] in ''[[Mario Party 3]]''. They switch the direction players can move on certain pathways every turn. These Monty Moles wear sunglasses and can be found in Army hut-like structures with a flag depicting their face. For 5 coins, the Monty Mole will switch the signs from one direction to another. They can appear out of any of three holes scattered across the board, depending on where it is summoned via speaking to it in its hut or landing on a Happening Space. They also appear in [[Storm Chasers]] as obstacles the player must avoid.
Monty Moles appear in [[Woody Woods]] in ''[[Mario Party 3]]''. They switch the direction players can move on certain pathways every turn. These Monty Moles wear sunglasses and can be found in Army hut-like structures with a flag depicting one's face. For 5 coins, the Monty Mole will switch the signs from one direction to another. They can appear out of any of three holes scattered across the board, depending on where it is summoned via speaking to it in its hut or landing on a Happening Space. They also appear in [[Storm Chasers]] as obstacles the player must avoid.


====''Mario Party 5''====
====''Mario Party 5''====
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====''Mario Party 6''====
====''Mario Party 6''====
[[File:Moleit.png|thumb|left|200px|The daytime version of Mole-it!]]
In ''[[Mario Party 6]]'', Monty Moles are in the minigame [[Mole-it!]], where the players earn points by hitting them when they pop out of the pipes. During the day, the pipes are on the ceiling, and at night, they are on the ground. Hitting a normal Monty Mole earns a team one point, and a Golden Monty Mole gives the team three. They also appear in the [[Star Sprint]] level [[Meadow Road]] as obstacles the player can avoid but can also be defeated by dashing into them. Monty Moles also appear in the [[Miracle Book]] in the "Poppin' Out of the Pipe" and "Bountiful Harvest" sections, respectively based on Mole-it! and [[Garden Grab]], despite never appearing in the latter. Additionally, in Decathlon Park, a Monty Mole holds a sign depicting the next mini-game.
In ''[[Mario Party 6]]'', Monty Moles are in the minigame [[Mole-it!]], where the players earn points by hitting them when they pop out of the pipes. During the day, the pipes are on the ceiling, and at night, they are on the ground. Hitting a normal Monty Mole earns a team one point, and a golden Monty Mole gives the team three. They also appear in the [[Star Sprint]] level [[Meadow Road]] as obstacles the player can avoid but can also be defeated by dashing into them. Monty Moles also appear in the [[Miracle Book]] in the "Poppin' Out of the Pipe" and "Bountiful Harvest" sections, despite never appearing in [[Garden Grab]].
 
====''Mario Party Advance''====
[[File:MPA Monty Mole Artwork.png|thumb|180px|Artwork of a Monty Mole in ''Mario Party Advance'']]
{{quote2|Go to it! And have fun, you dig?|Monty Mole|[[Mario Party Advance]]}}
Monty Mole appears as a character in the [[town area]] of [[Shroom City (Mario Party Advance)|Shroom City]] in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''. He has a habit of making dirt-related puns, such as using the phrase "down-to-earth" on multiple occasions. According to his description, he loves to play games, but he dislikes losing his money in the process. When he is first encountered, he happily states that the [[Town Game Room A]] has much more to win than the [[Town Game Room B]], but quickly asks for the player's help afterwards. If they agree to help, he explains that he's fallen into a slump after playing the games for a while, and hopes that having the player win the game will end their slump. In exchange, they get to keep the minigame he keeps losing at, [[Scratch 'Em]]. Once they've won, Monty Mole is confident that his slump is over, thanks to the player's victory, and says that they might even outgame the [[Kamek|Game Mage]]. The ending of the game states that he stopped gaming and got married.


====''Mario Party 7''====
====''Mario Party 7''====
In ''[[Mario Party 7]]'', a Monty Mole appears on the board [[Pyramid Park]]. It appears when the player lands on the [[Event Space|Green Space]] on the far right of the board, next to three pots. He offers to play a game of Whack-the-snake-and-not-the-mole. In the minigame [[Sphere Factor]], three or four of them pop out of the ground towards the end (before the bridge) and try to prevent the player from rolling the huge ball to the finish line. Monty Moles also appear in the minigame [[Monty's Revenge]], where they are the ones whacking the players with hammers. This is the first game in the series where they use their modern design, although a unused model suggests that they were going to originally use the design from the previous games. However, it has no textures and was likely replaced with the modern design.<ref>https://tcrf.net/Mario_Party_7</ref>
[[File:MontysRevenge.png|thumb|left|Monty's Revenge of ''Mario Party 7'' is one of many minigames in the ''Mario Party'' series focused on Monty Moles]]
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In ''[[Mario Party 7]]'', a Monty Mole appears on the board [[Pyramid Park]]. He appears when the player lands on the [[Event Space|Green Space]] on the far right of the board, next to three pots. He offers the player a minigame where the player hits cobras. During it, the Monty Mole pops out of the jars and the minigame ends if the player hits him. In the minigame [[Sphere Factor]], three or four of them pop out of the ground towards the end (before the bridge) and try to prevent the player from rolling the huge ball to the finish line. Three Monty Moles also appear in the minigame [[Monty's Revenge]], where they are the ones whacking the players with hammers. This is the first game in the series where they use their modern design, although a unused model suggests that they were going to originally use the design from the previous games. However, it has no textures and was likely replaced with the modern design.<ref>[[tcrf:Mario Party 7#w03.bin 2|''Mario Party 7'' § w03.bin]]</ref>
 
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====''Mario Party 8''====
====''Mario Party 8''====
[[File:MP8 Crops'n'Robbers.jpg|200px|right|thumb|The minigame Crops 'n' Robbers from ''Mario Party 8'']]
Monty Moles make another party appearance in ''[[Mario Party 8]]''. This time they appear in the minigame [[Crops 'n' Robbers]] where one player has to whack Monty Moles that are in the holes, so the players can gain way. The other player has to collect the carrots to win the game. A Monty Mole also appears in the bonus minigame [[Moped Mayhem]] as one of the characters competing in the race. They can also occasionally be seen in the lobby. Monty Moles also appear in the Sugar Rush Surprise figure in the [[Fun Bazaar|Carnival Wagon]].
Monty Moles make another party appearance in ''[[Mario Party 8]]''. This time they appear in the minigame [[Crops 'n' Robbers]] where one player has to whack Monty Moles that are in the holes, so the players can gain way. The other player has to collect the carrots to win the game. A Monty Mole also appears in the bonus minigame [[Moped Mayhem]] as one of the characters competing in the race. They can also occasionally be seen in the lobby. Monty Moles also appear in the Sugar Rush Surprise figure in the [[Fun Bazaar|Carnival Wagon]].
====''Mario Party Advance''====
[[File:MPA Monty Mole Artwork.png|thumb|left]]
A [[Monty Mole (character)|Monty Mole]] appears as a character in the [[Town Area]] of [[Shroom City (Mario Party Advance)|Shroom City]] in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''.


====''Mario Party DS''====
====''Mario Party DS''====
Monty Moles appear again in ''[[Mario Party DS]]'' as owners of the shops. Once players enter the Warp Pipe, they can buy items from it. Monty Moles also appear in the minigame [[Mole Thrill]]. In this minigame, players have to dig with their partner through the dirt, while staying ahead of the mole. They also have a trophy and rival badge that can be unlocked.
Monty Moles appear again in ''[[Mario Party DS]]'' as owners of the [[Item Shop (Mario Party series)|Item Shops]]. Once players enter the Warp Pipe, they can buy items from it. Monty Moles also appear in the minigame [[Mole Thrill]], where players have to dig with their partner through the dirt while staying ahead of the Monty Mole. They also have a trophy and rival badge that can be unlocked.
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====''Mario Party 9''====
====''Mario Party 9''====
In ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', Monty Moles appear in the minigame [[Plunder Ground]]. They hold and shuffle the treasure chests the players try to earn points from. They also appear out of the holes in the minigame [[Hole Hogs]]. In addition, Monty Moles also have a constellation, named "Hello Mole." Monty Moles appear in Magma Mine as props.
In ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', Monty Moles appear in the minigame [[Plunder Ground]]. They hold and shuffle the treasure chests the players try to earn points from. They also appear out of the holes in the minigame [[Hole Hogs]]. In addition, Monty Moles also have a constellation, named "Hello Mole". Monty Moles appear in Magma Mine as props.


====''Mario Party: Island Tour''====
====''Mario Party: Island Tour''====
Monty Moles reappear in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. They appear as options to choose from in the minigames [[Match Faker]] and [[Tap Dash]]. They cameo in the background of [[Drive for Show]] and [[Bumper Thumper]]. A Monty Mole constellation (similar to Hello Mole from ''Mario Party 9'') can be seen in the minigame [[Starring Artist]].
Monty Moles make various minor appearances in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]''. In both [[Match Faker]] and [[Tap Dash]], they can possibly appear as one of the options to choose from. They cameo in the background of [[Drive for Show]] and [[Bumper Thumper]]. A Monty Mole constellation resembling ''Mario Party 9''{{'}}s Hello Mole can sometimes appear in the minigame [[Starring Artist]]. In [[Perilous Palace Path]], a Monty Mole appears near a Goomba Tower under the gray circle. If the Goomba Tower points to the right, the player standing on the gray circle will be thrown to the Bowser Zone by the mole.


====''Mario Party 10''====
====''Mario Party 10''====
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====''Super Mario Party''====
====''Super Mario Party''====
[[File:Monty Mole Super Mario Party.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Monty Mole Super Mario Party.jpg|thumb|200px|''Super Mario Party'' is the first ''Mario Party'' game where a Monty Mole is playable]]
Monty Mole appears as a playable character in ''[[Super Mario Party]]'' for the first time in the ''Mario Party'' series, though it is Monty Mole's fourth time being playable in any ''Mario'' game. As shown in the introductory scene, [[Bowser]] calls upon Monty Mole, [[Bowser Jr.]], [[Goomba]], [[Boo]], [[Shy Guy]], [[Koopa Troopa]], [[Dry Bones]], [[Hammer Bro]], and [[Pom Pom]] to participate in the party to be crowned "Super Star." Monty Mole's [[Dice Block]] has a +1 coin side instead of a 1; otherwise, it is functionally identical to the normal Dice Block.  
{{quote|This could be fun. Sure, I'm in!|Monty Mole|Super Mario Party}}
Monty Mole appears as a playable character in ''[[Super Mario Party]]'' for the first time in the ''Mario Party'' series, though it is Monty Mole's fourth time being playable in any ''Super Mario'' game. As shown in the introductory scene, [[Bowser]] calls upon Monty Mole, [[Bowser Jr.]], [[Goomba]], [[Boo]], [[Shy Guy]], [[Koopa Troopa]], [[Dry Bones]], [[Hammer Bro]], and [[Pom Pom]] to participate in the party to be crowned the Super Star. Monty Mole's [[Dice Block]] has a +1 coin side instead of a 1; otherwise, it is functionally identical to the normal Dice Block.  


Fake Monty Moles also appear in the minigame [[Rhythm and Bruise]], where the player's objective is to whack them with hammers to the beat of the music. If the player uses Monty Mole for that minigame, he will start sweating and display a nervous expression.
Fake Monty Moles also appear in the minigame [[Rhythm and Bruise]], where the player's objective is to whack them with hammers to the beat of the music. If the player uses Monty Mole for that minigame, he will start sweating and display a nervous expression.


They can also cameo in [[Absent Minded]] as one of the characters that can be chosen, though they only appear if no-one is playing as Monty Mole.
Monty Moles make a few cameos in the game. In [[Absent Minded]], Monty Mole is a possible guess, but only if nobody is playing as Monty Mole. In [[Puzzle Hustle]], Monty Mole can appear as one of the puzzles, in their ''Super Mario World'' sprite form. Outside of minigames, Monty Moles can occasionally be seen walking or running around in the background of Party Plaza.
 
Monty Mole also appears as one of the puzzles in [[Puzzle Hustle]] in their ''Super Mario World'' sprite form.
 
Monty Moles can also occasionally be seen walking or running around in the background of Party Plaza.


====''Mario Party Superstars''====
====''Mario Party Superstars''====
Monty Moles appear in ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' as part of [[Woody Woods]], retaining their role from ''Mario Party 3'', although the Monty Mole huts have been replaced with burrows that serve the same function. Additionally, a Monty Mole decides which player they think would win during the last five turns of Woody Woods. Monty Moles also reprise their roles in [[Storm Chasers]] and [[Monty's Revenge]]. A Monty Mole sticker that has a caption saying "Nice!" can be used as a taunt. The encyclopedia entry for Monty Mole states that they appeared in every ''Mario Party'' after ''Mario Party 3'', despite not appearing in ''[[Mario Party 4]]''. ''Mario Party 10'' is also listed, despite only having Mega Monty Mole.
Monty Moles appear in ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' as part of [[Woody Woods]], retaining their role from ''Mario Party 3'', although the Monty Mole huts have been replaced with burrows that serve the same function; additionally, it is shown that there are multiple ones. Additionally, a Monty Mole decides which player they think would win during the last five turns of Woody Woods. Monty Moles also reprise their roles in [[Storm Chasers]] and [[Monty's Revenge]]. A Monty Mole sticker that has a caption saying "Nice!" can be used as a taunt. The encyclopedia entry for Monty Mole states that they appeared in every ''Mario Party'' after ''Mario Party 3'', despite not appearing in ''[[Mario Party 4]]''. ''Mario Party 10'' is also listed, despite only having Mega Monty Mole.


===''Mario Family''===
===''Mario Family''===
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===''Mario Pinball Land''===
===''Mario Pinball Land''===
Monty Moles (sometimes referred to as '''1-up Moles''')<ref>Nintendo Power issue 185 (November 2004), p. 116</ref> appear in ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]''. They can be found in every level except [[The Fun Fair]] peeking out from one of their holes. If Mario hits them, he gains 500 [[point]]s and the Monty Mole is stunned briefly before moving to another hole. The Monty Mole eventually goes back to their previous hole if they are not hit after a while. If Mario hits the Monty Mole enough times, it drops a [[1-Up Mushroom]] and be at a point where it no longer can be hurt. Due to their behavior, they can only be defeated with a [[Super Star]]. Each level also has a unique costume that Monty Moles can be seen wearing. The [[Grassy Greens Stage]] has normal Monty Moles; in the [[Frosty Frontier Stage]], they wear a snow hoodie; in the [[Shifting Sands Stage]], they wear fezzes; and in the [[Fiery Stage]], they wear helmets.
Monty Moles (sometimes referred to as '''1-up Moles''')<ref>''Nintendo Power'' issue 185 (November 2004), p. 116</ref> appear in ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]''. They can be found in every level except [[the Fun Fair]], peeking out from one of their holes. If Mario hits a Monty Mole, he gains 500 [[point]]s and the Monty Mole is stunned briefly before moving to another position. The Monty Mole eventually goes back to its previous position if it is not hit after a while. If Mario hits the Monty Mole in all of its positions, it drops a [[1-Up Mushroom|1-UP Mushroom]] and is at a point where it no longer can be hurt. Due to their behavior, Monty Moles can be defeated only with an [[Super Star|Invincibility Star]]. Each level also has a unique costume that Monty Moles can be seen wearing. The [[Grassy Greens Stage]] has normal Monty Moles; in the [[Frosty Frontier Stage]], they wear snow hoodies; in the [[Shifting Sands Stage]], they wear fezzes; and in the [[Fiery Stage]], they wear helmets.


===''Mario Tennis'' series===
===''Mario Tennis'' series===
====''Mario Power Tennis''====
====''Mario Power Tennis''====
[[File:Chain Chomp Challenge - Mario Power Tennis.png|thumb|right]]
In ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', a few Monty Moles can be seen among the crowd in the opening watching [[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]] be chased by the [[police]], and also in the crowd when Wario, Waluigi and [[Bowser]] attempt to destroy the stadium. Monty Moles also appear in the [[Chain-Chomp Challenge]] minigame, where they man cannons identical to the ones in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. The moles themselves, however, use the revamped ''Super Mario World'' design seen in previous [[Nintendo GameCube]] games. They shoot tennis balls and [[Bomb (object)|bomb]]s at the players to hit back at the [[Chain Chomp]]s.
In ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', a few Monty Moles can be seen among the crowd in the opening watching [[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]] be chased by the [[police]], and also in the crowd when Wario, Waluigi and [[Bowser]] attempt to destroy the stadium. Monty Moles also appear in the [[Chain-Chomp Challenge]] minigame, where they man cannons identical to the ones in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. The moles themselves, however, use the revamped ''Super Mario World'' design seen in previous [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] games. They shoot tennis balls and [[Bomb (object)|bomb]]s at the players to hit back at the [[Chain Chomp]]s.


====''Mario Tennis Aces''====
====''Mario Tennis Aces''====
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===''Mario Baseball'' series===
===''Mario Baseball'' series===
====''Mario Superstar Baseball''====
====''Mario Superstar Baseball''====
[[File:MSBMonty.png|thumb|right|Monty Mole getting ready to swing in ''Mario Superstar Baseball''.]]
[[File:MSBMonty.png|thumb|''Mario Superstar Baseball'' is the first game where a Monty Mole is playable]]
Monty Mole also appears in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' as an unlockable character for the first time. Monty Mole is unlocked by completing challenge mode with Mario's team. It is a member of Mario's team. It has the ball dash ability, which allows it to run extremely fast while in possession of the baseball. It is a Speedy character with fast running, weak batting and pitching and average fielding. While the playable Monty Mole uses the design from ''Super Mario 64 DS'', in the crowd there are Monty Moles with their model from ''Mario Power Tennis'' and ''Mario Party 6''. Monty Mole's description in this game reveals that the holes they jump out of are their dens.
Monty Mole also appears in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' as an unlockable character for the first time. Monty Mole is unlocked by completing challenge mode with Mario's team. It is a member of Mario's team. It has the ball dash ability, which allows it to run extremely fast while in possession of the baseball. It is a Speedy character with fast running, weak batting and pitching and average fielding. While the playable Monty Mole uses the design from ''Super Mario 64 DS'', in the crowd there are Monty Moles with their model from ''Mario Power Tennis'' and ''Mario Party 6''. Monty Mole's description in this game reveals that the holes they jump out of are their dens.
 
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====''Mario Super Sluggers''====
====''Mario Super Sluggers''====
{{quote|Great granite gumdrops! I was in the middle of a spectacular nap! Why'd you have to wake me?|Monty Mole|Mario Super Sluggers}}
[[File:MSS Spectators.png|thumb|left|Monty Moles watching the game in the ''Mario Super Sluggers'' opening.]]
[[File:MSS Spectators.png|thumb|left|Monty Moles watching the game in the ''Mario Super Sluggers'' opening.]]
In the sequel ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', Monty Mole maintains its position as a member of Mario's team. While its best stat continues to be speed, its other stats are slightly below average. Monty Mole has good chemistry with [[Shy Guy]], [[Goomba]], and [[Paragoomba]], and doesn't have any bad chemistry with any other character. In the story mode of the game, Monty Mole can be found buried in the sand. If any of the team captains wakes it up, it asks why they did it, claiming that they are no match for [[Bowser Jr.]] and his minions, and challenges them to a baseball match. If defeated, Monty Mole will happily join the team. Monty Moles also appear in many of the cutscenes either being in the crowd or cheering Mario.
In ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', Monty Mole maintains its position as a member of Mario's team. While its best stat continues to be speed, its other stats are slightly below average. Monty Mole has good chemistry with [[Shy Guy]], [[Goomba]], and [[Paragoomba]], and doesn't have any bad chemistry with any other character. In the story mode of the game, Monty Mole can be found buried in the sand. If any of the team captains wakes it up, it asks why they did it, claiming that they are no match for [[Bowser Jr.]] and his minions, and challenges them to a baseball match. If defeated, Monty Mole will happily join the team. Monty Moles also appear in many of the cutscenes either being in the crowd or cheering Mario.
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===''Yoshi Touch & Go''===
In ''[[Yoshi Touch & Go]]'', Monty Moles appear as somewhat uncommon enemies, attacking [[Yoshi]] in a manner similar to their attack pattern from ''Super Mario World''; leaping from the ground or by charging at Yoshi. Here, Monty Moles could be defeated by either jumping on them, throwing an [[egg]] at them or by encasing them in a circle with the [[Nintendo DS]]'s stylus.


===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====
[[File:Monty Mole - MaLPiT.png|frame]]
[[File:Monty Mole - MaLPiT.png|frame]]
Monty Moles appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. One is encountered in the [[Gritzy Desert]], and will prevent the four Mario Bros. of past and present from progressing unless they can complete his challenge. Two more are seen in the underground region of the [[Koopaseum]] and they both run an [[Item Shop]] called the [[Monty Mart]]. Additionally, deep in the [[Gritzy Caves]], two more Monty Moles run two more challenges that must be completed.
Monty Moles appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. One is encountered in the [[Gritzy Desert]], and will prevent the four Mario Bros. of past and present from progressing unless they can complete his challenge. Two more are seen in the beginning of [[Gritzy Caves]] and they both run an [[Item Shop]] called the [[Monty Mart]]. Additionally, two more Monty Moles in Gritzy Caves run two more challenges that must be completed as well.


====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''====
[[File:BiS Monty Mole.png|frame]]
[[File:BiS Monty Mole.png|frame]]
A group of five Monty Moles, called the [[Monty Bros.]], appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' and its remake, ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'', where they utilize a giant drilling machine to fulfill Bowser's orders and dig a tunnel below [[Toad Town]]. They don't make much progress however, so Bowser has to finish their duties.
A group of five Monty Moles, called the [[Monty Bros.]], appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' and its remake, ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'', where they utilize a giant drilling machine to fulfill Bowser's orders and dig a tunnel below [[Toad Town]]. They do not make much progress however, so Bowser has to finish their duties.


The Monty Bros. later reappear in the [[Treasure Chamber]] in [[Bowser's Castle]], betraying Bowser and claim that [[Fawful]] bribed them and ordered them to get rid of Bowser. They attack Bowser in a giant train called the [[Fawful Express]], in which Bowser must defeat them in his giant form. If he succeeds, the falling chunks of the debris from the train will defeat the Monty Moles.
The Monty Bros. later reappear in the [[Treasure Chamber]] in [[Bowser's Castle]], betraying Bowser and claim that [[Fawful]] bribed them and ordered them to get rid of Bowser. They attack Bowser in a giant train called the [[Fawful Express]], in which Bowser must defeat them in his giant form. If he succeeds, the falling chunks of the debris from the train will defeat the Monty Bros. However, they escape in the remake, alongside other unseen Monty Moles.


Fawful-themed Monty Mole enemies called [[Mawful Mole]]s and [[Metal Mawful Mole]]s can be also be found in this game.
Fawful-themed Monty Mole enemies called [[Mawful Mole]]s and [[Metal Mawful Mole]]s can be also be found in this game.
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====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
[[File:M&LDT Monty Mole.png|frame]]
[[File:M&LDT Monty Mole.png|frame]]
Monty Moles also make an enemy appearance in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''. Here, they act as support enemies for [[Bowser Jr.]] during his battle at the end of the [[Battle Ring (Mario & Luigi: Dream Team)|Battle Ring]]'s Battle Medley, repairing the [[Junior Clown Car]] after it explodes.
Monty Moles also make an enemy appearance in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''. Here, they act as support enemies for [[Bowser Jr.]] during his battle at the end of the [[Battle Ring (Mario & Luigi: Dream Team)|Battle Ring]]'s Battle Medley, repairing the [[Junior Clown Car]] after it explodes. If they get hit by a [[Taunt Ball]], they take longer to repair his Clown Car.


====''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''====
[[File:MLPJMontyMole.png|frame]]
[[File:MLPJMontyMole.png|frame]]
Monty Moles reappear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' as an enemy. They battle in holes that were dug out of the ground, while also having a similar attack pattern as [[Mawful Mole]]s in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''. They are encountered in [[Sunbeam Plains]] and later the haunted area of [[Gloomy Woods]].
Monty Moles reappear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' as an enemy. They battle in holes that were dug out of the ground, while also having a similar attack pattern as [[Mawful Mole]]s in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''. Unlike Mawful Moles, they can sometimes throw [[Golden Egg]]s instead of rocks. They are encountered normally in [[Sunbeam Plains]] and later the haunted area of [[Gloomy Woods]]. They additionally appear in a few missions, such as [[Fly Guy Flyby]] as enemies to avoid, as well as in a few questions of some of the quiz missions like [[Toad Trivia]] and [[Toad Brain]]. They can also appear in one of the attacks from the [[Wiggler]] boss fight, in which [[Paper Mario (character)|Paper Mario]] has to hit several Monty Moles and [[Paper Spear Guy]]s on his way while being chased by Wiggler.


===''Dr. Mario-kun''===
===''Dr. Mario-kun''===
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===''Mario Strikers Charged''===
===''Mario Strikers Charged''===
[[File:Monty Mole Bowser Jr MSC.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Monty Mole in ''Mario Strikers Charged'']]
[[File:Monty Mole Bowser Jr MSC.jpg|thumb|150px|Monty Moles are sidekicks in ''Mario Strikers Charged'']]
Monty Moles are a sidekick in ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''. They are Power Players, which means they are good at shooting and tackling, but cannot pass very well. Their [[Skillshot]] is [[Dirt Drill]], where they go underground with the ball, dig towards the goal, and pop up near the [[Kritter|goalie]], and shove him aside, shoving the ball into the goal. However, if the move is too close, Kritter will shove his hand into the ground and pull Monty Mole out, thereby blocking the shot. If the move is too far away, Kritter will simply catch the ball. This happens to be their second playable appearance in a sports title. In this game, they have headlights, something that is never seen in any other game they appear in. The prominent tooth also atypically appears as a pair of teeth. Monty Moles are also shown to have black dot eyes when shocked. Monty Moles also appear in the crowds in the opening, using their design from early [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] games.
Monty Moles are a sidekick in ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''. They are Power Players, which means they are good at shooting and tackling, but cannot pass very well. Their [[Skillshot]] is [[Dirt Drill]], where they go underground with the ball, dig towards the goal, and pop up near the [[Kritter|goalie]], and shove him aside, shoving the ball into the goal. However, if the move is too close, Kritter will shove his hand into the ground and pull Monty Mole out, thereby blocking the shot. If the move is too far away, Kritter will simply catch the ball. This happens to be their second playable appearance in a sports title. In this game, they have headlights, something that is never seen in any other game they appear in. The prominent tooth also atypically appears as a pair of teeth. Monty Moles are also shown to have black dot eyes when shocked. Monty Moles also appear in the crowds in the opening, using their design from early [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] games.


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Monty Moles appear in the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'' as obstacles in [[Dream Equestrian]] popping in and out of their holes (like in ''Mario Kart Wii'', even reusing sound clips from that game). If the wagon accidentally hits one of the holes, a [[Yoshi's Egg|Yoshi Egg]] will drop.
Monty Moles appear in the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'' as obstacles in [[Dream Equestrian]] popping in and out of their holes (like in ''Mario Kart Wii'', even reusing sound clips from that game). If the wagon accidentally hits one of the holes, a [[Yoshi's Egg|Yoshi Egg]] will drop.


===''Nintendo Badge Arcade''===
===''Yoshi's Woolly World'' / ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World''===
Monty Moles appear in ''[[Nintendo Badge Arcade]]'' as part of the ''Super Mario Maker'' arcade using their ''Super Mario World'' style sprites, as well as in the ''Super Mario Bros.'' arcade using their sprites in that game style from ''Super Mario Maker''.
[[File:WoollyMontyMoleHQ.png|thumb|A Monty Mole in ''Yoshi's Woolly World'']]
Monty Moles appear as an enemy in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' and its [[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World|Nintendo 3DS version]]. They either burrow around underground (usually under carpets) or they can pop out of the wall, Yoshi can defeat them with a Yarn Ball, stomping on them, or eating them. If eaten, they turn into orange [[yarn ball]]s. There is also a boss called [[Big Montgomery]], which is a bigger Monty Mole that appears as the mid-boss of Worlds 1, 3, and 5. [[Monty Mole Patch]]es are also found and are crocheted Monty Moles that, when unraveled, will start chasing the player like a normal mole. In the Scrapbook Theater, a normal Monty Mole pops out of a scarf roll and runs around the stage.
 
===''Yoshi's Crafted World''===
Monty Moles reappear in ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]'' as enemies. They act the same as in previous games, and appear in [[Origami Gardens]]' levels [[Spring Sprung Trail]] and [[Monty-Mole-B-Gone]], the latter of which requires Yoshi to defeat many of them for the highest number of [[Smiley Flower]]s. Their larger counterparts also make their debut in the ''Yoshi'' series. If struck by an egg once, their bodies turn red. Both sizes of Monty Moles also appear on the flip side of the levels [[Haunted Maker Mansion]], [[Jumping to Victory]], and [[The Countdown Begins]]. Some Monty Moles also appear as circus spectator crafts in [[Hoop-Jump Hop]].


===''Dr. Mario World''===  
===''Dr. Mario World''===  
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Monty Moles also appear in the background of [[World 6 (Dr. Mario World)|World 6]] when the area is cleared.
Monty Moles also appear in the background of [[World 6 (Dr. Mario World)|World 6]] when the area is cleared.
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===LEGO ''Super Mario''===
Monty Moles appear in [[LEGO Super Mario|LEGO ''Super Mario'']] as part of the Monty Mole & Super Mushroom and Desert Pokey sets.


===Other appearances===
===Other appearances===
Monty Moles appear in ''[[Nintendo Badge Arcade]]'' as part of the ''Super Mario Maker'' arcade using their ''Super Mario World'' style sprites, as well as in the ''Super Mario Bros.'' arcade using their sprites in that game style from ''Super Mario Maker''.
===Unused appearances===
====''Dr. Mario 64''====
Monty Moles may have been planned to be playable in ''[[Dr. Mario 64]]'' since their name can be seen in the game files. However, they are not seen in the final game at all or have any known graphics.<ref>https://tcrf.net/Dr._Mario_64</ref>
Monty Moles may have been planned to be playable in ''[[Dr. Mario 64]]'' since their name can be seen in the game files. However, they are not seen in the final game at all or have any known graphics.<ref>https://tcrf.net/Dr._Mario_64</ref>


====''Paper Mario'' series====
=====''Super Paper Mario''=====
[[File:Monty Mole body SPM unused.png|thumb|160px|Unused sprite of a Monty Mole in ''Super Paper Mario'']]
[[File:Monty Mole body SPM unused.png|thumb|160px|Unused sprite of a Monty Mole in ''Super Paper Mario'']]
Monty Moles were going to appear in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', but were taken out. Similar to their behavior in the overworld of the first ''Paper Mario'', they would have attacked Mario by popping out of holes in the wall (like in ''Super Mario World'') and throwing rocks (like in ''Super Mario 64''). The graphics use a higher-resolution version of their ''Paper Mario'' design. Despite being unused, a [[Sammer Guy]] named [[Monty Who Waits]] is named after Monty Moles.
Monty Moles were going to appear in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', but were taken out. Similar to their behavior in the overworld of the first ''Paper Mario'', they would have attacked Mario by popping out of holes in the wall (like in ''Super Mario World'') and throwing rocks (like in ''Super Mario 64''). The graphics use a higher-resolution version of their ''Paper Mario'' design. Despite being unused, a [[Sammer Guy]] named [[Monty Who Waits]] is named after Monty Moles.


In early builds of ''{{wp|Wii Fit Plus}}'', Monty Mole's model from ''Mario Kart Wii'' was used as a placeholder for the moles in that game before eventually being removed.<ref>https://wiifactsplus.tumblr.com/post/637159989999452160/one-of-the-documents-found-in-the-september-2020</ref>
=====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''=====
 
[[File:Papermario3dsmole.png|200px|left|thumb|''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'' pre-release screenshot featuring the King Choropu boss.]]
[[File:Papermario3dsmole.png|200px|left|thumb|''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'' pre-release screenshot featuring the King Choropu boss.]]
A crowned purple Monty Mole boss named King Choropu (キングチョロプー)<ref>https://www.mariocastle.it/paper-mario-sticker-star-scoperte-elementi-scartati/2/</ref> was [[List of Paper Mario: Sticker Star pre-release and unused content|intended]] to appear in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', but was taken out of the final game. Monty Moles themselves were going to be fightable but were also cut from the game.<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Paper_Mario:_Sticker_Star#Unused_Enemies TCRF]</ref>
Monty Moles were going to appear as enemies in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'' but were cut from the game.<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Paper_Mario:_Sticker_Star#Unused_Enemies TCRF]</ref> Additionally, a crowned purple Monty Mole boss named King Choropu (キングチョロプー)<ref>https://www.mariocastle.it/paper-mario-sticker-star-scoperte-elementi-scartati/2/</ref> was [[List of Paper Mario: Sticker Star pre-release and unused content|intended]] to appear.


Monty Moles appear in [[LEGO Super Mario|LEGO ''Super Mario'']] as part of the Monty Mole & Super Mushroom and Desert Pokey sets.
====Other appearances====
In early builds of ''[[miiwiki:Wii Fit Plus|Wii Fit Plus]]'', Monty Mole's model from ''Mario Kart Wii'' was used as a placeholder for the moles in that game before eventually being removed.<ref>https://wiifactsplus.tumblr.com/post/637159989999452160/one-of-the-documents-found-in-the-september-2020</ref>
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NESOTG Monty Mole.png|''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]''
NESOTG Monty Mole.png|''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]''
MontySM64.png|''[[Super Mario 64]]''
MontySM64.png|''[[Super Mario 64]]''
MontyMoleMKDS.png|''[[Mario Kart DS]]''
Monty Mole Super Sluggers.png|''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''
Monty Mole Super Sluggers.png|''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''
MontymolesNSMBU.png|''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
MontymolesNSMBU.png|''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
YCW Monty Mole 2D Artwork 1.png|''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]''
Sticker Monty Mole - Mario Party Superstars.png|''[[Mario Party Superstars]]''
Sticker Monty Mole - Mario Party Superstars.png|''[[Mario Party Superstars]]''
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==Names in other languages==
==Additional names==
===Internal names===
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|game1=''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''
|file1=<tt>tyorobe_model1</tt><ref>''Super Mario Sunshine'', internal filename <tt>root/data/scene/pinnaBeach1.szs/scene/cannon/tyorobe_model1.bmd</tt></ref>
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|meaning1=A mispronunciation of the Japanese name
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===Names in other languages===
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|Jap=チョロプー<br>''Choropū''<br>Tyorobe<ref>''Super Mario Sunshine'', internal filename <tt>root/data/scene/pinnaBeach1.szs/scene/cannon/tyorobe_model1.bmd</tt></ref><br>(internal)
|Jap=チョロプー
|JapM=From「チョロチョロ」(''chorochoro'', darting around) and「プー」(''Pū'', [[Rocky Wrench]]), officially romanized as "Choropoo"<br><br>From ''Choropu'' (''Super Mario Sunshine'')
|JapR=Choropū
|JapM=Portmanteau of「チョロチョロ」(''chorochoro'', an onomatopoeia meaning "darting around") and「プー」(''Pū'', [[Rocky Wrench]]), officially romanized as "Choropoo"
|Ger=Monty Maulwurf
|Ger=Monty Maulwurf
|GerM=Monty Mole
|GerM=Monty Mole
|FraA=La taupe Monty (SNES ''[[Super Mario World]]'' manual)
|FreA=La taupe Monty (''[[Super Mario World]]'' manual)
|FraAM=The Monty mole
|FreAM=The Monty mole
|Fra=Topi Taupe
|Fre=Topi Taupe
|FraM=From ''taupe'' (mole)
|FreM=From ''taupe'' ("mole")
|SpaA=Topo monty
|SpaA=Topo Monty
|SpaA2=Monty Mole <small>(2007-2008)</small>
|SpaAM=Monty Mole
|SpaAM=Monty Mole
|SpaE=Topo Monty
|SpaE=Topo Monty
|SpaEM=Monty Mole
|SpaEM=Monty Mole
|Dut=Monty Mole
|Dut=Monty Mole
|DutM=-
|Ita=Tantatalpa
|Ita=Tantatalpa
|ItaM=From ''tana'' (burrow), ''tanta'' (a lot of) and ''talpa'' (mole)
|ItaM=From ''tana'' ("burrow"), ''tanta'' ("a lot of"), and ''talpa'' ("mole")
|Kor=쪼르뚜
|Kor=쪼르뚜
|KorR=Jjoreuttu
|KorR=Jjoreuttu
|KorM=쪼르르 (a mimetic word for small creatures running fast), and the Korean name for [[Rocky Wrench]] (뚜)
|KorM=From 쪼르르 (''jjoreureu'', a term for small creatures running fast) and 뚜 (''Ttu'', "[[Rocky Wrench]]")
|PorA=Monty Toupeira<br>Toupeira Monty<ref>[http://datassette.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/manuais/super_mario_world_br.pdf ''Super Mario World'' Brazilian instruction booklet], page 24.</ref>
|PorA=Monty Toupeira
|PorA2=Toupeira Monty<ref>''Super Mario World'' Brazilian instruction booklet. [http://datassette.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/manuais/super_mario_world_br.pdf Page 24]{{dead link}}.</ref>
|PorAM=Monty Mole
|PorAM=Monty Mole
|PorA2M=Monty Mole
|PorE=Toupeira Monty
|PorE=Toupeira Monty
|PorEM=Monty Mole
|PorEM=Monty Mole
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|RusR=Krot Monti
|RusR=Krot Monti
|RusM=Monty Mole
|RusM=Monty Mole
|ChiS=胖鼹鼠<ref>[https://archive.org/details/Mario_Kart_64_2003_Nintendo_CN_Maliou_Kadingche/page/n13/mode/2up ''Mario Kart 64'' Chinese intruction booklet], page 26.</ref><br>''Pàng Yǎnshǔ''<br>黄鼹鼠<ref>无敌阿尔宙斯 (August 28, 2013). [http://tieba.baidu.com/p/2560204606 神游 超级马力欧世界 敌人官译]. ''Baidu Tieba''. Retrieved February 2, 2017.</ref><br>''Huáng Yǎnshǔ''<br>
|ChiS=胖鼹鼠<ref>''Mario Kart 64'' Chinese intruction booklet. [https://archive.org/details/Mario_Kart_64_2003_Nintendo_CN_Maliou_Kadingche/page/n13/mode/2up Page 26].</ref>
|ChiSM=Fat Mole<br><br>Yellow Mole
|ChiSR=Pàng Yǎnshǔ
|ChiS2=黄鼹鼠<ref>无敌阿尔宙斯 (August 28, 2013). [http://tieba.baidu.com/p/2560204606 神游 超级马力欧世界 敌人官译]. ''Baidu Tieba''. Retrieved February 2, 2017.</ref>
|ChiS2R=Huáng Yǎnshǔ
|ChiSM=Fat Mole
|ChiS2M=Yellow Mole
|ChiT=黃鼴鼠
|ChiT=黃鼴鼠
|ChiTR=Huáng Yǎnshǔ
|ChiTR=Huáng Yǎnshǔ
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Incidentally, Monty Moles share a name with {{wp|Monty Mole|a British video game protagonist}}.
*Incidentally, Monty Moles share a name with {{wp|Monty Mole|a British video game protagonist}}.
*In the 54th issue of the UK's ''Official Nintendo Magazine'', Monty Moles were called "gophers."<ref>''Nintendo Official Magazine'' (UK) issue 54, page 23.</ref>
*In the 54th issue of the UK's ''Official Nintendo Magazine'', Monty Moles were called "gophers."<ref>''Nintendo Official Magazine'' (UK) issue 54. Page 23.</ref>
*In the official ''Nintendo Power'' guidebook for ''Super Mario Sunshine'', the section for the Monty Mole in Noki Bay is called "The Full Monty", a reference to the {{wp|The Full Monty|1997 comedy of the same name}}.<ref>''Super Mario Sunshine Nintendo Player's Guide'' page 92</ref>
*In the official ''Nintendo Power'' guidebook for ''Super Mario Sunshine'', the section for the Monty Mole in Noki Bay is called "The Full Monty", a reference to the {{wp|The Full Monty|1997 comedy of the same name}}.<ref>Averill, Alan, and Jennifer Villarreal. ''Super Mario Sunshine'' Player's Guide. Page 92.</ref>


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