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|image=[[Image:Koopa Troopa NSMB.png|200px|'''Koopa Troopa''']]<br>Koopa Troopa in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''
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|image=[[File:SuperMarioParty KoopaTroopa.png|225px]]<br>Artwork of a Koopa Troopa from ''[[Super Mario Party]]''
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|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[List of games by date#1985|1985]])
|species_origin=[[Koopa (species)|Koopa]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[1985]])
|variants=[[Ankoopa]]<br>[[Beach Koopa]]<br>[[Big Koopa Troopa]]<br>[[Blue Electrokoopa]]<br>[[Bodyslam Koopa]]<br>[[Bombshell Koopa]]<br>[[Climbing Koopa]]<br>[[Dark Koopa]]<br>[[Dark Koopa (Super Paper Mario)|Dark Koopa (''Super Paper Mario'')]]<br>[[Dark Nokonoko]]<br>[[Dry Bones]]<br>[[Glad Red Koopa]]<br>[[Gold Koopa]]<br>[[Koopa Paratroopa]]<br> [[Koopa Troopa 6-Stack]]<br>[[Koopatrol]]<br>[[Koopeleon]]<br>[[KP Koopa]]<br>[[Mad Green Koopa]]<br>[[Mural Koopa]]<br>[[Paper Koopa Troopa]]<br>[[Paper Macho Koopa Troopa]]<br>[[Red Electrokoopa]]<br>[[Robo Koopa (species)|Robo Koopa]]<br>[[Rolla Koopa]]<br>[[Shady Koopa]]<br>[[Small Koopa Troopa]]<br>[[Snooza Koopa]]<br>[[Snortoise]]<br>[[Space Troopa]]<br>[[State Troopa]]<br>[[Stormtroopa]]<br>[[Super Troopa]]<br>[[Terrapin]]<br>[[Troopea]]<br>[[Wereturtle]]
|affiliation=[[Bowser]], [[Koopa Troop]]
|variant_of=[[Koopa (species)|Koopa]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'' ([[2011]])
|relatives=[[Shellcreeper]]
|Latest Portrayal =[[Freddie Winston]] ([[2011]]- present)
|comparable=[[Swirlypod]]<br>[[Turtle (Wario World)|Turtle (''Wario World'')]]<br>[[Wild Wendell]]
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{{redirectshere|Koopa|other uses|[[Koopa (disambiguation)|here]]}}
{{quote|This [[Green Shell|shell]] was made to order. That's why it fits me so well. I mean, how cool do I look?|Koopa Troopa|Paper Mario}}
{{quote|This shell was made to order. That's why it fits me so well. I mean, how cool do I look?|Koopa Troopa|Paper Mario}}
'''Koopa Troopas''' (commonly shortened to '''Koopas''' or sometimes '''Troopas''') are anthropomorphic, turtle-like creatures with removable shells that come in many different colors, with red and green Koopa Troopas being the most common; green Koopa Troopas usually walk back and forth without any concerns for pits or other obstacles, and red Koopa Troopas usually walk back and forth without falling off of their platforms. Koopa Troopas are the most common members of the [[Koopa (species)| Koopa species]]. Most serve as foot soldiers belonging to [[Bowser's Minions]], being the second most common enemy encountered by Mario behind the [[Goomba]]s. As revealed in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', however, not all Koopa Troopas work for [[Bowser]] (or any other villain), some of whom even act as allies to [[Mario]] during his adventures, and have appeared as playable characters in various spin-off games starting with ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''. They are notable for the many uses of their shells in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]].
 
'''Koopa Troopas''' (usually '''Koopas''', occasionally '''Troopas''', Japanese ノコノコ '''Nokonoko''') are common enemies in the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]], usually displayed as foot soldiers of the [[Koopa Troop]], under the direct leadership of [[Bowser]]. Since ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', however, many Koopas have appeared who do not work for Bowser (or any other villain), some of whom even act as allies to [[Mario]] during his adventures. Koopa Troopas are turtle-like creatures with shells that come in many different colors, with red and green Koopa Troopas being the most common. Koopas, along with [[Goomba]]s, are some of Mario's most common foes.
 
==Creation==
As mentioned below, an enemy that first appeared in ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'', the [[Shellcreeper]], was the "ancestor" of the Koopa Troopa. When creating ''Super Mario Bros.'', a few changes were made to the enemies, including the ability to jump on them in order to damage them.
 
The Koopa Troopa's name comes from [[Bowser]]'s Japanese name, クッパ ''Kuppa'', which is itself derived from the Korean dish of the same name. <ref>http://themushroomkingdom.net/mariosan.shtml</ref> The last name ''Troopa'', is taken from the word "troop" in reference to the Koopas' role as foot soldiers in Bowser's army, with the ''a'' likely added on to make the name rhyme. It could also be viewed as a corruption of the word "trooper", in the same way that Paratroopa could be analogous to "paratrooper". Their Japanese name, ノコノコ ''Nokonoko'', means "unconcernedly," although the latter use is usually written in hiragana.
 
==History==
==History==
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Since debuting in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', Koopa Troopas have been one of the most commonly returning enemy species, like with [[Goomba]]s. Koopa Troopas appear in nearly every game of the [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]]. However, several spinoff games feature friendly Koopa Troopas, such as the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]] and [[Mario & Luigi (series)|''Mario & Luigi'' series]], though some of them still appear as enemies. A Koopa Troopa sometimes appears as a playable character, such as in a few games of the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]].
[[File:Shellcreeper-SSBBrawl.png|thumb|left|A [[Shellcreeper]].]]
In the game ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros]]'', there are enemies called [[Shellcreeper]]s, who bear a huge similarity to Koopa Troopas but cannot be jumped on. Shellcreepers come in three different colors to indicate their speed: green are the slowest, purple is slightly faster, and red is the fastest. They were replaced by [[Spiny|Spinies]] in the later versions.
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===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario Bros.====
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In ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', Koopas are the second enemy [[Mario]] encounters, directly after [[Goomba]]s. They serve as foot-soldiers in the army Bowser uses to invade the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. If jumped on, a Koopa recedes into its [[Shell]], and can then be jumped on and used as a projectile with which to attack other enemies. If left alone for too long, however, the Koopa rights itself. It should be noted that this arguably places Koopas among the most resilient enemies in the game, as they can not be defeated by merely jumping, they can only be truly defeated by fireballs, collision with other shells, or by getting sent over a cliff into a bottomless pit. The game features two different types of Koopas: green-shelled ones (which walk in one direction until they are slain or they fall off of a cliff), and red-shelled ones (which patrol a set area without walking off any edges). There are also another sub-species called [[Hammer Bros.]]
 
 
====''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels====
[[File:SMB2_Koopa_Troopa.png|thumb|left|A '''Koopa Troopa''', from ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''.]]
They reappear in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'' working exactly the same way as in the prequel. However, because of Bowser's plan has improved, as well as the Koopa Troop members, later the Koopa Troopas will walk faster than before, making them harder enemies for Mario or Luigi to handle. Here, they have their new ability to breathe underwater. They can not be stomped on if they are underwater, they only way to kill them is to throw fireballs in one of the brothers' fire form.
 
====''Super Mario Bros. 2====
Koopa Troopas are absent from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' due to their role as a remake of the game ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]''. However, their [[Red Shell|shells]] ''do'' appear as items throughout the game, which could be used to hurl at enemies, like in the original ''Super Mario Bros.''
 
====''Super Mario Bros. 3====
[[Image:Koopa-Troopa-9.png|thumb|120px|right|A '''Koopa Troopa''', from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''.]]
Koopa Troopas make a reappearance in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. They are once again common foot soldiers in Bowser's army, although their reach is much wider in this game, as Koopas appear in almost every Land Mario and Luigi visit. ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' also allows the brothers to pick up a Koopa that had gone into its shell (a feature that will be present in later games), and to then throw it at enemies. It should be noted that in all of these games, Koopas walk on all fours except one Koopa in the game's ending sequence. That Koopa was the first Koopa to walk on two legs.
 
This game is also the first appearance of the [[Gargantua Koopa Troopa]], which, like other giant versions of normal enemies in this game, can only be found on [[Big Island]].
 
In the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] version of ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' (available in ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]''), Koopa Troopas also appeared in the Battle Game Mode. Unlike the Shellcreepers, the Mario Bros. can actually stomp on them. Therefore, [[Spiny|Spinies]] fulfill the Shellcreepers' old role.
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====''Super Mario World====
[[File:SMWKoopa.png|thumb|120px|left|A '''Koopa Troopa''', from ''Super Mario World''.]]
[[Image:KoopaTroopa-SMW.png|frame|right]]
''[[Super Mario World]]'' marked many changes to Koopa Troopas (although the changes were not as drastic as the ones to [[Goomba (Super Mario World)|Goomba]]s). It marked the first time Koopas were seen walking on two legs in-game, and wearing shoes (which later became the standard look for them). In this game, when a Koopa is jumped on, it is actually knocked out of its shell, becoming a [[Beach Koopa]]. To reclaim its shell, a Koopa has to walk back to it before Mario grabs it. In this game, Koopa Troopas traveled with Bowser to [[Dinosaur Land]] in an attempt to take it over, though this plan was thwarted by the Mario brothers.
 
This was also the first game to introduce [[Koopa]]s wearing [[Yellow Shell]]s and [[Blue Shell]]s. Blue-shelled Koopas acted like red-shelled Koopas, but moved faster. Additionally, when a blue-shelled Koopa loses its shell, instead of jumping into a new one, it'll kick any shell in its path. Yellow-shelled Koopas tend to chase after Mario, but acted like faster green-shelled Koopas in movement. When yellow-shelled Koopas lose their shell, a coin pops out. Also, when a shell-less yellow-shelled Koopa finds a new shell, it will turn into a [[Kamikaze Koopa]] and chase Mario. It will be invincible to most of Mario's moves, however, Yoshi can eat this shell and gain all three shell abilities for a limited time, and a spin jump will also destroy this shell. [[Magikoopa]]s can create yellow-shelled Koopas out of [[Rotating Block]]s.
 
After the player completes the [[Special World]] (or find all exits in ''[[Super Mario World#Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2|Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]''), all Koopa Troopas become [[Mask Koopa]]s.
 
====''Super Mario 64/Super Mario 64 DS====
[[File:SM64Koopa.png|thumb|130px|A Koopa Troopa, as seen in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.]]
Koopas made their 3-D debut in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', where they appeared as rare enemies found in two levels. They appeared as members of Bowser's army which invaded the portraits of [[Princess Peach's Castle]]. Unlike almost all of their other appearances, the Koopas in this game do not act aggressively towards [[Mario]]; in fact, they attempted to escape whenever they saw him coming. If jumped on or punched, the Koopas will be knocked out of their shells, which Mario can then ride on in a manner similar to surfing. One hit after they are transformed into [[Beach Koopa]]s will destroy them. Only green-shelled Koopas appear in this game. If Beach Koopas are destroyed, a [[Blue Coin]] will pop out. Also, these Koopas were harmless and couldn't hurt Mario, but they can push him back if touched.
 
A more friendly Koopa called [[Koopa the Quick]] (due to his speed) also appeared in ''Super Mario 64''. This marked the first time an individual Koopa was given a name and differentiated from the species, as well as the first appearance of a Koopa who seemed neutral to the battle between Mario and the Koopa Troop.
 
Koopa Troopas also appeared in the remake of this game, ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. Their shells could also be found in some blocks and could be ridden. However the unused red koopa shells could be punched or kicked and would fly forward.
 
====''New Super Mario Bros.====
[[Image:Nonstopper II NSMB.gif|thumb|right|A Blue Koopa Troopa continuously walking.]]
Once again, Koopa Troopas appear in ''New Super Mario Bros.''. Their role is exactly the same as in the other sidescrolling ''Mario'' platformers, however a ground pound can send them and into their shells and cause them to begin sliding. In ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' there is a multi-player battlestage where a single Blue Koopa Troopa reappeared for the first time since ''Super Mario World''. If Mario attacked it, he could take the Blue Shell and become [[Shell Mario]]. The Koopas dance to the vocal riffs in the music's background.
 
====''Super Mario Galaxy====
[[Image:GalaxyKoopa.png|thumb|120px|left|A ''Super Mario Galaxy'' Koopa Troopa.]]
Koopa Troopas reappear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' where they are semi-common enemies found mostly on the airship levels. Surprisingly, they are shown walking on all fours and do not wear shoes, unlike in all the other 3D games. They always have angry expressions. They do not flee from Mario unlike in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and instead patrol a set area (a straight line for Green Koopa Troopas and a small circle for Red Koopa Troopas).
 
Also, unlike in ''Super Mario 64'', Koopa Troopas can actually hurt Mario in this game. As usual, jumping on a Koopa will cause it to retreat into its shell. Attacking with a spin will also cause the Koopa to retreat into its shell. Mario can also spin near a shell to make it fly into his hands so it can be used.
 
Koopa shells also appear as common items which can be thrown to defeat enemies and smash open chests or held onto underwater in order to swim faster; red shells travel faster than green shells, while [[Gold Shell]]s, which only appear in [[Beach Bowl Galaxy]] and [[Bigmouth Galaxy]], travel the fastest. [[Red Shell]]s home in on enemies.
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====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii====
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Koopas reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', acting like they did in the first ''New Super Mario Bros.''. Koopas once again dance to the electronic vocal riffs in the background music by pausing and facing the screen, though they now do a bit of cha-cha. In this game, they appear in both green and red colored shell variations. The green Koopas will walk in a straight line until they reach a wall, but red Koopas turn around when they reach a drop in the ground. Koopa Troopas can be defeated by [[Spin Jump]]s and [[Ground Pound]]s, and therefore are much simpler to defeat than in earlier games.
 
====''Super Mario Galaxy 2====
[[File:GargantuaKoopaSMG2.png|thumb|left|Three Gargantua Koopa Troopas.]]
Koopa Troopas reappear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', and they act the same way as their predecessor. They appear in the [[Cosmic Cove Galaxy]], while Gargantua Koopa Troopas appear in the [[Supermassive Galaxy]]. Red Koopas do not appear in the game.
 
====''Super Mario 3D Land====
[[File:SM3DL_3-4.jpg|right|thumb|Koopas in a forest in ''Super Mario 3D Land''.]]
[[File:Koopa3DLand.png|left|thumb|Koopa Troopa sprite]]
Koopa Troopas reappear in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' as enemies. Unlike the ''Super Mario Galaxy'' games, the Koopa Troopas will have their current appearance back, walking on two legs in-game, and wearing shoes. Of course, they act like Mario's previous platformer games, where [[Mario]] stomps them and they can retreat into their [[Green Shell|shells]] so Mario can kick them to attack enemies. Also, even if Mario hits them with a [[Fire Flower]], they will not be instantly defeated. They appeared as members of Bowser's Koopa Troop which invaded the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] and kidnapped Princess Peach.
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===''Super Mario Land'' series===
====''Super Mario Land====
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[[File:Nokobonartwork.PNG|thumb|Bombshell Koopas from ''Super Mario Land'']]
Koopas did not appear in ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', although a very similar species did. In ''Super Mario Land'', Koopas were replaced by [[Bombshell Koopa]]s, turtle-like creatures with bombs in place of shells. When jumped on, Bombshell Koopas simply exploded (this was due to the limitations of the system ''Super Mario Land'' was made for, the original [[Game Boy]]{{refneeded}}).
 
====''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins====
[[File:SML2KoopaTroopa.PNG|frame|left]]
Actual Koopa Troopas appear in ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''. These Koopas worked directly for [[Wario]], and attempted (along with their boss) to take over [[Mario Land]]. These Koopas can be kicked at each other like in the ''Super Mario Bros.'' series, and they may right themselves after being jumped on. Koopas once again walk on all fours during these games. It is unknown what color of Koopas appeared in the ''Super Mario Land'' series, as both of the games were in black and white.


===''Mario Clash===
==Concept and creation==
In ''[[Mario Clash]]'' Koopas have a very important role. In this game, the only way to defeat enemies such as [[Thorny|Thornies]] is to hit them with a Koopa shell. There are always two Koopas, if one Koopa falls of a cliff another will appear.
[[File:Shellcreeper.png|thumb|left|Artwork of a Shellcreeper]]
[[File:HowToWin.png|thumb|Early artwork of Koopa Troopas in ''[[How to win at Super Mario Bros.]]'']]
An enemy that first appeared in ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'', the [[Shellcreeper]], was the "ancestor" of the Koopa Troopa.<ref>''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' Shellcreeper Japanese trophy description; English versions do not specify Koopa Troopa, but Japanese versions do.</ref> When creating ''Super Mario Bros.'', a few changes were made to the enemies, including the ability to jump on them in order to damage them.


===''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!===
The Koopa Troopa's Japanese name,「ノコノコ」(''Nokonoko''), is a Japanese term meaning "to walk unconcernedly", describing the green-shelled Koopa Troopas'  behavior. The English name comes from [[Bowser]]'s Japanese name,「クッパ」(''Kuppa''), which is itself derived from the Korean dish of the same name,<ref>http://themushroomkingdom.net/mariosan.shtml</ref> while "Troopa" is a corruption of  "trooper", seemingly to keep the reference to forward marching from the Japanese name intact.
[[Image: Koop.JPG|thumb|left|A Koopa Troopa from ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]''.]]
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Koopa Troopas were the most frequently recurring minions in [[King Koopa]]'s army on ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]''. All of the Koopa Troopas were green, and were generally portrayed as being slightly slow and incompetent, although they were usually successful in carrying out simple jobs. The design used for Koopa Troopas on ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' was rather unusual, depicting them with green skin, green-rimmed shells, and beady eyes. It is possible that they were given green skin to better correlate with King Koopa's appearance. The Koopa Troopas on the show were depicted as bipeds, something that had yet to be seen in any game until ''[[Super Mario World]]''. Also, as a joke, Koopa Troopas were usually seen wearing turtleneck sweaters.


In early episodes such as "[[King Mario of Cramalot]]" and "[[Rolling Down the River]]", Koopa Troopas spoke in very slow, deep voices. However, in all of their later appearances, their voices, while still somewhat slow, were notably lighter.
==Physical appearance and traits==
[[File:MP10KoopaTroopa.png|thumb|left|130px|A Koopa Troopa walking with two legs]]
Koopa Troopas are tortoise-like creatures with removable shells. In general, they have basic appearances compared to other Koopa species. They have elliptical beady eyes, large beak-like noses, short limbs, and large heads. Their hands have four pointed/triangular-shaped digits (excluding artwork from ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' and its remake, and the ''Paper Mario'' series where in-game their fingers are not) and have three pointed toes on their flat-soled feet, which, unlike other Koopa species, have no pads at all. In earlier games, Koopa Troopas were quadrupedal (walking on four legs), had flatter noses, and detailed leg joints. Starting from ''[[Super Mario World]]'' onwards, they now stand on two legs, have more rounded noses, and wear shoes with beige soles that often match the color of the shells they wear (in the ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' series, however, they revert back to walking on four legs, having four toes on their back legs and being barefooted). Having beaks, Koopa Troopas have no teeth compared to other species, but may be drawn with them for expression purposes (although their conceptual ancestor, Shellcreepers, have them).


In many episodes, a single, unnamed Koopa Troopa was shown to be a member of [[King Koopa]]'s "Koopa Pack", which also consisted of [[Mouser (character)|Mouser]] and [[Tryclyde]]. There was never any indication of how this particular Koopa Troopa earned his rank in the Koopa Pack, as there was nothing to differentiate him from any other generic Koopa Troopa. This Koopa Troopa went along with [[Bowser|King Koopa]]'s plots, and was usually dressed up in costume like King Koopa and many other minions to go along with the theme of the episode.
Koopa Troopas generally have yellow scales, but in earlier games had orange. Some Koopa Troopas can have [[Kroop|olive green]], [[Kolorado's wife|peach]] and even [[Kuzzle|cyan]] scales. In ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'', the color of their scales changes depending on which team they are on: salmon for Mario's, chalky yellow for Luigi's, peach for [[Waluigi]]'s, and orange for [[Daisy]]'s. In ''Super Mario Party'', Red Koopa Troopas' scales have an orange tint from the playable Koopa Troopa.  


Despite the prominence of Koopa Troopas throughout the show, Paratroopas only made one brief appearance in the episode "King Mario of Cramalot", and essentially looked like red Koopa Troopas with bee-like wings.
[[File:SNW-KoopaWashingShell.jpg|thumb|130px|A Koopa Troopa washing its shell.]]
A Koopa Troopa's shell consists of a carapace with colored, hexagon-shaped scutes in a pattern on the top, with smaller, triangular ones at the edges, with dark flesh underneath that appear as "grooves"; a beige colored plaston with several "ribs" on its surface and six holes on it where the Koopa Troopa's head, arms, legs, and tail emerge from; all joined by a white bridge that follows along the perimeter of the shell and rises at the spots where the Koopa Troopa's head and tail are. The most common color for a Koopa Troopa's shell is green, with red being the second. However, there have also been less common colors such as blue, yellow, light-blue, light-green, dark-green, orange, purple, black, and, on rare occasions, [[Gold Koopa Troopa|gold]]. Despite having large heads, Koopa Troopas can pull them into their shells with little effort. In ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', and ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', a Koopa Troopa can withdraw into its shell and pop back out in mid-air. [[Beach Koopa|Underneath their shells]], they wear white undershirts (in ''Super Mario 64'' and its remake ''Super Mario 64 DS'', they also wear pink or blue shorts, respectively) and have round bodies.


===''Super Mario World'' Television series===
From ''Super Mario 64'' onwards, Koopa Troopas have been given voices created electronically, starting with whooping sounds (which were also shared with Goombas, [[Big Goomba|Grand Goomba]]s and the [[King Bob-omb|Big Bob-omb]], with varying speeds, until the sounds were exclusive to Koopa Troopas in later games), then other noises such as wheezing, clucking, and gurgling. In ''Mario Kart 8'', they were also given high-pitched whistling sounds whenever performing an antigravity trick or placing first. One of Koopa Troopa's sound effects is derived from the stock sound HUMAN, YELL - YELL: FEMALE from Voice Spectral Vol. 1 - Track 02.<ref>TheRealBurnerAccount. (Sep 26, 2019). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I3LNhfirK4&t=7s  Voice Spectral Vol. 1 - Track 02 (with "Esquire"/YTV/SM64 Koopa Scream) (0:07)] ''YouTube''. Retrieved January 17, 2024.</ref>
[[Image:SMWCartoonTroopa.jpg|thumb|The Koopa Troopa from "[[Fire Sale]]".]]  
While, strangely enough, no Koopa Troopas ever appeared on ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', a single red Koopa Troopa made an appearance in the ''[[Super Mario World (television series)|Super Mario World]]'' episode "[[Fire Sale]]". This Koopa Troopa's design was truer to the games than that of ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show]]'', and was based off of the Paratroopas that briefly appeared in ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'' episode "[[Do the Koopa]]".


The Koopa Troopa in "Fire Sale" never spoke, and served as [[Wendy O. Koopa|Kootie Pie Koopa's]] lackey and personal punching bag throughout the episode. Near the beginning of the episode, Kootie Pie jumped on the Koopa Troopa repeatedly, knocking him [[Beach Koopa|out of his shell]]. When Kootie Pie threw the Koopa Troopa back into his shell, he wound up wearing the shell backwards, and was stuck like that for a good while. Despite the abuse he took, the Koopa Troopa had the last laugh towards Kootie Pie at the end, when she was frozen in a block of ice. Koopa just read a magazine and sipped ice tea, ignoring Kookie Pie's complaints.
[[File:Koopa Captain.png|thumb|left|120px|A Koopa Troopa wearing an eyepatch in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'']]
In [[Illumination]]'s ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', Koopa Troopas are slimmer than before, have teeth,<ref>{{media link|TSMBM Koopa Troop Poster.jpg|Bowser and Koopa Troopa character poster for ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''}}</ref> have perfectly round heads elevated above their brown eyes, wear socks and usually have helmets. They are also shown to be wearing accessories, to distinguish from each other; for example, one Koopa Troopa wears spiked shoulder pads and an eyepatch, and [[Koopa General|another]] wears a [[Spiny Shell (blue)|Spiny Shell]] as its shell and helmet. In addition, unlike their previous appearances, they wield various weapons such as spears and hammers.


===Nintendo Adventure Books===
Green Koopa Troopas are specifically given an association with water in games such as ''Mario Power Tennis'' and ''Puzzles and Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition'', since their Offensive and Defensive Power Shots in the former game involve water, and in the latter game their attribute is Water. In ''Puzzles and Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition'', Red Koopa Troopas have fire as their attribute, while Yellow Koopa Troopas have light.
Koopa Troopas appeared throughout the [[Nintendo Adventure Books]], which gave them a weapon not seen anywhere else, a retractable cannon in their shells that allowed them to bombard their enemies with a seemingly limitless barrage of empty [[Koopa Shell]]s.
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===Color variations===
The only noteworthy role Koopa Troopas had in the series was in the twelfth and final book, ''[[Brain Drain]]''. Due to [[Iggy Koopa]]'s [[Synapse Switcher]], Luigi can switch minds with one, allowing him to go undercover in Iggy's hideout. While in the Koopa Troopa's body, Luigi can also discover that [[pizza]] tastes disgusting to them.
The following is all of the known colors of Koopa Troopas and their first appearances:
 
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===''Super Mario Adventures===
Several Koopas appear in the ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'' comic book, which was based (loosely) on the ''Super Mario World'' video game. In this comic, Koopas first appear during [[Bowser]]'s initial attack on [[Princess Peach's Castle]]. They are among the many enemies that come through [[Warp Pipe]]s and attack the Mario Bros.
 
After the supposed rescue of [[Princess Peach]] from [[Wendy O. Koopa]]'s castle, [[Toad]] is sent back to the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] (with the aid of a [[Cape]]) to get a rescue party for the Mario Bros. and the Princess. He is waylaid by [[Bowser]] and several Koopas (masquerading as Toads), who aid Bowser during Princess Peach's second abduction in that story.
 
===''Hotel Mario===
[[File:Imgres.jpg|thumb|left|A Koopa Troopa in ''Hotel Mario''.]]Koopa Troopas reappeared in ''[[Hotel Mario]]'' as enemies along with [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopas]], [[Dry Bones]], [[Mecha-Koopa]]s, and a new subspecies of Paratroopa called [[Z Koopa|Z Koopas]]. In this game Koopas would open doors which Mario has to close.
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===''Mario Kart'' series===
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====''Super Mario Kart====
A Koopa Troopa first appeared as a playable character in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', where he was a lightweight whose special item was a [[Koopa Shell]].
 
====''Mario Kart 64====
He was replaced by [[Wario]] in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' (in fact, the ''Mario Kart 64'' instruction booklet claims that Wario stole the Koopa's kart).
 
====''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!====
{{LLQuote|Usually a faithful underling of Bowser, he shows even the big boss no mercy during a race.|The ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' manual, page 20}}
 
A Koopa re-appeared in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' where he was partnered with a [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]], and their special items were the [[Triple Shells]].
 
====''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2====
Koopa Troopas made a cameo in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]''.
 
====''Mario Kart Wii====
[[Image:Rocket Start (Mario Kart Wii).jpg|thumb|left|Koopa Troopa performing a [[Rocket Start]] in ''Mario Kart Wii''.]]
A Koopa was playable in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', where he was given an outstanding [[Mini-Turbo]] bonus that was rivaled by [[Dry Bowser]]'s, [[Dry Bones]]', and [[Wario]]'s; he also was given a small handling bonus and he owns a course called [[Koopa Cape]].
 
====''Mario Kart 7====
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Koopa Troopa is also playable in [[Mario Kart 7]] for [[Nintendo 3DS]].
 
===''Mario is Missing!===
[[File:Marioismissing.jpg|thumb|right|A Koopa Troopa behind Luigi in ''Mario is Missing!''.]]
Koopas accompanied Bowser and the [[Koopalings]] to the [[Real World]] during the events of ''[[Mario is Missing!]]''. In this game, Bowser sends Koopa Troopas to different cities throughout [[Earth]], where they wreak havoc by stealing precious artifacts from various museums and national monuments. Before [[Luigi]] can advance through [[Bowser's Castle]], he must return every missing artifact to its place. The Koopas in this game do not resist Luigi's attacks, and it is impossible to be hurt by them. When jumped on, the Koopas without artifacts disappear, while the ones carrying artifacts disintegrate into dust. (This disintegration was a style commonly used in cartoons, where the body of a creature turns to dust until only its eyes remain. The eyes blink once, and then disappear.
 
===''Yoshi's Safari===
[[Image:YoshisSafari004.png|thumb|left|Koopa Troopa in ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]''.]]
A single Koopa Troopa enemy appeared in ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'', to aid [[Bowser]] in his invasion of [[Jewelry Land]]. This Koopa Troopa appears as the penultimate boss in the game, fighting in a giant robot made in the likeness of a Koopa. It had a gun turret manned by four Koopa Troopas. Several Koopa Shells appear as enemies throughout the game, however these may not have actually contained Koopas, as none were seen.
 
===''Mario Tennis'' series===
A male Koopa Troopa has appeared in two games in the ''Mario Tennis'' series. His first appearance was in the game ''[[Mario's Tennis]]'', which featured every playable character from ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' with, the exception of Bowser. He did not appear in ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]], despite the fact that [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]] did appear. Koopa Troopa reappears in ''[[Mario Power Tennis (Nintendo GameCube)|Mario Power Tennis]]'' as a speedy character. His [[Offensive Power Shot]] was the [[Water Bomb]], which Koopa performed a special drop shot that forced the characters to get closer to the net. His other special move, the [[Defensive Power Shot]] named [[Water Shell Dash]], consisted of saving the loose ball by hiding into his shell and homing in to the ball to make the return. Paratroopa was also present in this game. However, instead of Paratroopa being Koopa Troopa's default doubles partner like in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' since Paratroopa is not playable from the start, Koopa Troopa's default partner is [[Yoshi]]. This could be because [[Birdo]] isn't playable, and that Koopa Troopa and Yoshi have a similar head shape.
 
===''Yoshi'' series===
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island====
[[Image:YIKoopa.jpg|thumb|100px|right|A Koopa Troopa from ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''.]]
Koopas also appeared (albeit less frequently) in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', a prequel to the entire ''Mario'' series. In this game [[Shy Guy]]s largely replace Goombas and Koopas as the game's most persistent foes; while Shy Guys appear in almost every level, Koopa Troopas are much rarer. They first appear in the level [[Visit Koopa and Para-Koopa]]. In this game only red and green shelled Koopas appear, and neither walk off the side of cliffs. Like in ''Super Mario World'', these Koopas can be knocked out of their shells. There is also a boss Red Koopa in this game named [[Hookbill the Koopa]]. He first started out as a Red Koopa, but then was put under Kamek's spell, so Hookbill turned into a large, old, Koopa that walks on all fours.
====''Tetris Attack====
Hookbill the Koopa reappears in [[Tetris Attack]] as an enemy.
====''Yoshi's Island DS====
Koopas and Para-Koopas reappear in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'' as enemies. They look similar to as they did in the prequel, but with a much lighter outline and a slight increase in size. Like in the previous game, if stomped on, the Koopas are kicked out of their shells.
 
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars===
Koopas were absent from ''[[Super Mario RPG: The Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', seemingly replaced by [[Terrapin]]s (which were basically armored Koopas, similar to [[Koopatrol]]s). However, many four-legged Paratroopas were present in the game, including the [[Heavy Troopa]] and [[Tub-O-Troopa]].
===''Mario's Time Machine===
In ''[[Mario's Time Machine]],'' they had to be defeated so [[Mario]]
can get an item and warp to other times in history.
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===''Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix===
 
[[File:DDRMMKoopa.jpg|thumb|200px|left|The instructions on how to defeat a Koopa in DDR: Mario Mix.]]
In ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]'' they are messing around with [[Lakitu|Lakitu's]] farm. They must be stepped on once, then stepped on again to a) kill them or b) send them down to destroy a step. For this to happen, Mario/Luigi will have to get a perfect step. Once defeated, Lakitu gives Mario/Luigi the [[Key]] to the [[Truffle Towers]]. They also appear in Mush Mode. Koopas seen to struggle while on the screen in this game.
 
===''Mario Party'' series===
Beginning with ''[[Mario Party]]'', Koopa's most frequent role in the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]] has been the proprietor of the [[Koopa Bank]] or the [[Koopa Bank Capsule]], a location which both takes and gives [[coins]] to and from the [[Player]]. A Koopa appears as Mario's starting partner in Battle Mode in ''[[Mario Party 3]]''. Throughout the series, they appear as background characters in boards and minigames.
 
====''Mario Party====
[[File:MarioPartyKoopa.png|thumb|100px|right|A Koopa Troopa in the original '''Mario Party'''.]]
Koopas appear in the original ''[[Mario Party]]'' to award the player with ten [[Coins]] each time the player passes the starting point (in a similar style to the game Monopoly).
====''Mario Party 2====
[[File:Koopaparty2.jpg|thumb|90px|left|A Koopa in '''Mario Party 2'''.]]
A Koopa appears in the intro of ''[[Mario Party 2]]'' trying to warn the characters of Bowser's attack. They also host the [[Koopa Bank]] in this game.
====''Mario Party 3====
A Koopa appears as Mario's starting partner in Battle Mode in ''[[Mario Party 3]]''. They also host the [[Koopa Bank]] once again.
 
====''Mario Party 4====
[[File:33698-mario-party-4-gamecube-screenshot-title-screens.jpg|thumb|right|Koopa's appearance in ''Mario Party 4''.]]
Koopa Troopa is one of the hosts that organized the party with the [[Party Cube]], along with [[Toad]], [[Shy Guy]], [[Boo]] and [[Goomba]]. He sports a hawaiian shirt and is the host of his board, [[Koopa's Seaside Soiree]] and the option room. The Koopa Troopa made this board because he always wanted to own his own resort. He always appears to be laid back as well. Koopa Troopas (and related species) also appear in the following [[mini-game]]s: [[Paratrooper Plunge]], where the characters have to avoid red [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopas]], [[GOOOOOOOAL!!]], as a member of the crowd [[Kareening Koopas]], where in Story mode, he's the opponent you fight against and as an unlockable character in the [[Beach Volley Folley]] mini-game.
 
====''Mario Party 8====
In ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', there is a rather notable Koopa Troopa called [[Holly Koopa]] who is quite minor in [[Shy Guy's Perplex Express]], giving out money in exchange for candy when a player lands on her [[Green Space]]. In Duel Mode however, players must get 50 coins to her to win the match. Some other Koopa Troopas are found occupying the seats. There is also a green space that summons [[Kamek]]. Koopa Troopas also have their own board named after them in [[Koopa's Tycoon Town]]. Koopa Troopas are found nearly everywhere in this board from being bellboys to sitting on park benches. Some also act as taxis to get places. Another Magikoopa is found in [[Bowser's Warped Orbit]]. A Koopa Troopa is the main baker in [[Sugar Rush]], a minigame. Other minigames they are in in ''Mario Party 8'' include [[Picture Perfect]] where a flying Red Shell is one of the pictures, [[Blazing Lassos]] where they make a cameo, [[Breakneck Building]] in another cameo, [[Spector Inspector]] as an enemy to find, audiences in [[Fruit Picker]], [[Pour to Score]], [[Stampede]], a biker in [[Moped Mayhem]], and finally the proprietor in the Surprise Wagon and the music maker in the Carnival Calliope.
 
====''Mario Party 9====
A Koopa Troopa is set to be a playable character in the upcoming ''[[Mario Party 9]]''.
 
====''Mario Party Advance====
A Koopa Troopa appears as the manager of the [[Town Koopa Bank]], and is also the cousin of [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]]. When he appears in-game, the bank had just been robbed of all the safe's coins. [[Shroomlock]] and the player must solve the mystery of who robbed the bank by interrogating [[Mr. I]], [[Goombob]], and Paratroopa. In the end, it was Paratroopa who had robbed the bank; it was his idea of a prank. However, Koopa convinces Shroomlock not to arrest him, and Paratroopa leaves to get the coins. Koopa then gives you the [[Gaddget]] [[Card Trick]].
 
The end credits state that he and Paratroopa now ride bikes often.
 
====''Mario Party DS====
[[File:Koopa Krag.PNG|thumb|200px|Koopa Krag and his grandson]]
An unnamed Koopa and his grandfather, [[Koopa Krag]], had major roles in ''[[Mario Party DS]]''. In the game, Koopa Krag was trapped in a book by [[Kamek]] in [[Kamek's Library]]. While Mario and friends are heading for Bowser's Castle to get back to their normal sizes, Koopa shows up, requesting to the player to save his grandfather and defeat Kamek. After winning the party, the boss mini-game features the player riding the magic book Koopa Krag was trapped in to face Kamek, by shooting ink blots from a pen at his face while avoiding Kamek's books. Once Kamek is defeated, Koopa Krag will return to normal and thank the player by giving them a [[Sky Crystal]].
 
===''Mario Golf'' series===
====''Mario Golf 64====
Though not playable, Koopas do appear in the original ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]].
====''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour====
A Koopa Troopa appears as a playable character in the [[GCN]] game ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''. In the opening movie, he is seen sleeping with [[Yoshi]], because they were default partners in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''.
 
===[[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]]===
====''Paper Mario====
[[Image:Koopa No Shell.png|frame|left]]
Several Koopas appear in ''[[Paper Mario]]'', both as enemies and allies. All of the enemy Koopas in this game have red shells; a pair of sunglasses; and spiked, black arm bands and collars, like Bowser. These Koopas aid Bowser in his plot to kidnap [[Princess Peach]]. In this game, Koopas are shown to be quite resilient, as they have a fair defense (full damage can only be dealt once they are flipped onto their backs) and have the ability to withdraw into their shells and shoot themselves at their opponents.
 
The "good" Koopas all live in [[Koopa Village]], a place which is overrun by [[Fuzzy|Fuzzies]] at one point in the game. After Mario and [[Goombario]] get rid of all the Fuzzies they become quite popular in the village (Mario even receives a [[Letter]] from the Koopas of the village at one point). One Koopa, [[Kooper]], actually joins Mario's party to aid him in his fight against Bowser. There is also a baby Koopa Troopa by the name of [[Jr. Troopa]], who constantly stalks Mario and his allies to pick fights with them. He shows up and is fought six times in the game. He also makes a very small cameo in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''.
 
====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door====
The red-shelled sunglasses-wearing style of Koopa was carried over to ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' as common enemies, despite [[Bowser]] not being the main antagonist of that game. In fact Bowser himself may encounter some Koopa Troopas during the parts of the game where he can be played as, though they all run away from Bowser when he approaches them. The "good" Koopas of ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' live in [[Petalburg]]. Mario once again receives a Koopa partner, [[Koops]]. It is also mentioned that a heroic Koopa was one of the original four heroes who defeated the [[Shadow Queen]]; this Koopa's spirit is encountered at [[Keelhaul Key]], as one of the four [[Black Chest Demons]].
 
====''Super Paper Mario====
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Red and Green Koopas reappeared in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. In this game, they don't have as much HP or Defense as in ''Paper Mario 2''. This time, defeating Koopas is almost impossible, although one can do it with [[Boomer]], [[Cudge]] or certain items. Even though they only have 1 HP, they would duck inside their shells. One could easily be defeated by another's shell.
 
This game uses the Good/Bad Koopas system that was introduced in the earlier ''Paper Mario'' titles, but with a twist: in this game Koopas under Bowser's control weren't the "Bad" Koopas, and some even tried to save [[Princess Peach]] from [[Count Bleck]]. However, these "Good" Koopas still attacked Mario and his party (in fact, if the player revisits the earlier levels as Bowser, Koopas without glasses still attack him), as did the Koopas wearing sunglasses under [[Nastasia]]'s spell. They appeared in [[Flipside Pit of 100 Trials]] in room 11, 14, 16, and 19.
 
====''Paper Mario'' (Nintendo 3DS)====
[[File:PM3DS11.png|200px|thumb|left|Koopa Troopas in the latest ''Paper Mario'' game.]] Koopa Troopas will re-appear in the upcoming game ''[[Paper Mario (Nintendo 3DS)|Paper Mario]]'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. It seems that the bad ones won't be wearing sunglasses.
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Melee====
Koopas appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' as enemies in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] stage during adventure mode. They may also appear during a regular match by coming out of a [[Party Ball]], though this is uncommon.
 
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl====
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Koopas appear as part of [[Bowser]]'s army in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''; [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] face many of them while attempting to get [[Donkey Kong]]'s [[Banana Hoard]] back, and a Koopa is actually the creature that stole the [[Banana]]s in the first place (under Bowser's order). Diddy Kong, [[Fox McCloud]], and [[Falco Lombardi]] also fight some Koopas while searching for the kidnapped Donkey Kong. Bowser last uses Koopa Troopas to attack [[King Dedede]]'s castle in order to steal the [[trophies]] that he had amassed. This was the last appearance of Koopas in the game. Koopas are not the most common enemies in this game (due to [[Bowser]] not being the main antagonist); [[Primid]]s are actually the most frequently encountered enemies. In all the games where Koopas appear, their shells can't break, but in a cutscene where the Koopas steal Donkey Kong's Banana Hoard, it is shown that Donkey Kong can break their shells with his fist.
 
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga====
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', Bowser takes many Koopas along with him, Mario, and Luigi inside his [[Koopa Cruiser]] when he flies to the [[Beanbean Kingdom]]. Bowser had planned to do battle with [[Cackletta]], the witch who had stolen Princess Peach's voice, with his army of Koopas and Goombas (accompanied by the Mario Bros.); however, the Koopa Cruiser was attacked by [[Fawful]], Cackletta's henchman, before it could reach the BeanBean Kingdom. The Koopa Cruiser, along with all of its Koopas, crashed just outside the Mushroom Kingdom/BeanBean Kingdom Border, the impact of which knocked all of the Koopas unconscious. The Koopas of this game are last seen lying on the ground, although some are already starting to regain consciousness by the time [[Mario]] awakens.
 
During Mario and Luigi's time on the Koopa Cruiser the Koopas taught them many things, including how to battle. While on the Koopa Cruiser some of Bowser's Goombas started running rampant, and the Koopas ask the Mario Bros. to help them control the situation.
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time====
Standard Koopa Troopas do not appear in this game; however as in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', Koopa Troopas are the crew of the Koopa Cruiser and look the same as their past appearance in the series. A reporter named [[Kylie Koopa]] also makes an appearance.
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story====
As opposed to the past two games, standard Koopa Troopas make an appearance here. In [[Blubble Lake]], [[Bowser]] rescues a group of Koopas from a cage and is able to use them as a [[Special Attack]] called [[Koopa Corps]], where he spins his shell and rebounds Koopas (which go into their shells) onto enemies. Koopa Troopas are also some of the characters that are seen inhabiting [[Bowser's Castle]].
 
===''Mario Baseball'' series===
Koopa Troopas also appeared as team players in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'', along with ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''.  Only two colors were playable, which were the green and red variants.
 
In ''Mario Superstar Baseball'', the Koopa Troopa was a balanced type player, but its pitching was a bit weak.  The Red Koopa Troopa sacrifices some speed to enhance its batting skills.
 
In ''Mario Super Sluggers'', both Koopa Troopas had good batting and running skills.  However, they weren't very good with their pitching and fielding skills.
 
==Official Profiles and Statistics==
===''Paper Mario'' series===
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===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]====
*'''Partner:''' [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]]
*'''Kart:''' [[Koopa Dasher]]
*'''Special Item:''' [[Triple Shells]]
*'''Bio:''' ''Make no mistake: this is one turtle with some zip. He may be small, but don't blink or you'll miss him.''
 
====''[[Mario Kart Wii]]====
[[Image:Roster koopa.PNG|thumb|250px|right|Koopa Troopa's complete vehicle roster.]]
*'''Size:''' Small
*Actual Bonuses
**'''Handling:''' +3
**'''Mini-Turbo:''' +6
 
===''[[Mario Power Tennis (Nintendo GameCube)|Mario Power Tennis]]===
*Skill Type: Speedy
*Offensive Power Shot: [[Water Bomb]]
*Defensive Power Shot: [[Water Shell Dash]]
 
'''Bio''': Koopa Troopa relies on his amazing footwork to spin back and forth and outrace his opponent's shoes.
 
===''Mario Baseball'' series===
====''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]====
*'''Type:''' Balanced
*'''Starting Team Captain:''' [[Donkey Kong]]
*'''Status:''' Player
*'''Stats:'''
**'''Green Koopa Troopa Stats:'''
***'''Batting:''' 5/10
***'''Pitching:''' 4/10
***'''Fielding:''' 5/10
***'''Running:''' 5/10
**'''Red Koopa Troopa Stats:'''
***'''Batting:''' 6/10
***'''Pitching:''' 4/10
***'''Fielding:''' 5/10
***'''Running:''' 4/10
*'''Player Profile:'''
**'''Strong Point:''' Nothing Particular
**'''Special Talents:''' Sliding Catch
**'''Trajectory:'''
***'''Field:''' Center
***'''Height:''' Normal
*'''Star Pitch:''' Curveball
*'''Star Swing:''' Center
*'''Default Batting Position:''' Left
*'''Default Throwing Arm:''' Right
*'''Sweet Spot:''' The shell on the bat
*'''Compatiable Relationships:''' [[Bowser]], [[Dry Bones]], [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]]
*'''Bio:''' ''"A familiar face of the Mario series, this member of the Koopa clan can pull his feet inside his shell to protect himself. Long ago, he didn't even walk upright, but now he's even playing baseball! Though he can do just about everything, he's slow because...well, you know."''
'''Stats Mission'''
 
#Drive in a run!
#Pitch a whole game and win!
#Crack a long hit!
#Smack more than 3 hits in a game!
 
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!rowspan=4 | Koopa
|[[File:PDSMBE-GreenKoopaTroopa-TeamImage.png]]
|rowspan=4 | A contact hitter with good speed.
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!rowspan=4 | Spin Attack
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|rowspan=4 | Left
|''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
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|Pitch || 3/10
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|Bat || 6/10
|[[File:PDSMBE-RedKoopaTroopa-TeamImage.png]]
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|''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
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|Field || 4/10
|[[File:BlueKoopaParatroopaMSS.png|60px]]
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|''[[Super Mario World]]''
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|Run || 6/10
|[[File:PDSMBE-YellowKoopaTroopa-TeamImage.png]]
|Yellow
|Yellow
|''[[Super Mario World]]''
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!rowspan=4 | Red Koopa
|[[File:SuperMarioStrikers-KoopaTroopaLuigiTeam.png|75px]]
|rowspan=4 | A player who can use a spin attack.
|Yellow
!rowspan=4 | Spin Attack
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|rowspan=4 | Left
|''[[Super Mario Strikers]]''
|rowspan=4 | Right
|Pitch || 4/10
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|Bat || 6/10
|[[File:SuperMarioStrikers-KoopaTroopaMarioTeam.png]]
|Orange
|Red
|''[[Super Mario Strikers]]''
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|Field || 3/10
|[[File:SuperMarioStrikers-KoopaTroopaPeachTeam.png]]
|Pink
|Light-blue
|''[[Super Mario Strikers]]''
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|Run || 6/10
|[[File:SuperMarioStrikers-KoopaTroopaYoshiTeam.png|75px]]
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|Yellow
 
|Dark blue
===''[[Mario Strikers Charged Football]]===
|''[[Super Mario Strikers]]''
*'''Type:''' Balanced
*'''[[Skillshot]]:''' [[Shell Smash]]
*'''[[Deke]]:''' Normal
====Stats====
*'''Movement:''' 6
*'''Shooting:''' 6
*'''Passing:''' 6
*'''Defense:''' 6
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' Trophies====
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|[[File:SuperMarioStrikers-KoopaTroopaDonkeyKongTeam.png]]
! width="13%" |Name
|Yellow
! width="15%" |Image
|Light-green
! width="21%" |First Game / Move
|''[[Super Mario Strikers]]''
! width="50%" |Description
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|[[File:SuperMarioStrikers-KoopaTroopaDaisyTeam.png]]
|Yellow
|Orange
|''[[Super Mario Strikers]]''
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| align=center | 194
|[[File:SuperMarioStrikers-KoopaTroopaWaluigiTeam.png]]
| align=center | Koopa Troopa
|Yellow
| align=center | [[Image:Trophy194.PNG|100px]]
|Purple
| align=center | [[Super Mario Bros.]] <br> 10/85
|''[[Super Mario Strikers]]''
|''"Common soldiers in Bowser's army, Koopa Troopas can retreat into their shells. Unbelievable as it may seem, they're clearly unaware of being kicked and sent sliding when in this position. There are many Koopa types, each with a different shell color and unique traits. They all wear T-shirts and shorts under their shells."''
|}
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' Trophies====
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! width=100px | Name !! width=100px | Image !! width=200px | Game !! | Description
|-
! rowspan=2 | Green Koopa Troopa
| rowspan=2 | [[File:BrawlTrophy157.png|100px]]
| align=center | '''NES''' ''Super Mario Bros.'' || rowspan=2 | ''"A henchman of Bowser. In the old days, they'd retreat into their shells for a short while to protect themselves after being stepped on. Recently, however, some have begun to immediately pop back out. You'll often find them marching straight ahead--if the path ends, they'll just march into the abyss. Surely there are no braver turtles to be found."''
|-
| align=center | '''SNES''' ''Super Mario World''
|-
! rowspan=2 | Red Koopa Troopa
| rowspan=2 | [[File:BrawlTrophy158.png|100px]]
| align=center | '''NES''' ''Super Mario Bros.'' || rowspan=2 | ''"A turtle in the employ of Bowser. Koopas formerly traveled on four legs, but they've recently been spotted strolling on two. This has freed up their hands, allowing them to chase Mario with nets. Their adaptability must make Bowser very happy indeed. Unlike their green-shelled brethren, red ones do about-faces when they run out of road. They're a bright group."''
|-
| align=center | '''SNES''' ''Super Mario World''
|-
|-
|[[File:SMBW screenshot Troopa pink.png]]
|Yellow
|Magenta
|''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''
|}
|}
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==Profiles and statistics==
{{main|List of Koopa Troopa profiles and statistics}}
===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''===
[[File:Trophy194.png|thumb|100px]]
*'''Number:''' 194
*'''Name:''' Koopa Troopa
*'''Game:'''
:''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''<br>10/85
*'''Description:''' ''Common soldiers in Bowser's army, Koopa Troopas can retreat into their shells. Unbelievable as it may seem, they're clearly unaware of being kicked and sent sliding when in this position. There are many Koopa types, each with a different shell color and unique traits. They all wear T-shirts and shorts under their shells.''
===''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''===
[[File:Roster Koopa.png|thumb|200px|upright=1.4|Koopa Troopa's complete vehicle roster]]
*'''Size:''' Small
*Actual Bonuses
**'''Handling:''' +3
**'''Mini-Turbo:''' +6
*'''Site Bio''':
**[[File:Flag of USA.png|22px]] "''Koopa Troopa may be light, but he's rollin' heavy when you put him behind the wheel of this machine.''"
**[[File:Flag of Europe.png|22px]] "''A racer with the heart of a champion, Koopa Troopa suffers the ultimate irony every time a shell hits him.''"


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
SMBLL Red Koopa Troopa Artwork.png|''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]''
MC-Koopa Troopa Artwork.png|''[[Mario Clash]]''
Koopaflag2.png|''[[Mario Party]]''
Koopa MGTT art.png|''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''
Koopa Troopa - Super Mario Strikers.png|''[[Super Mario Strikers]]''
KoopatroopaNSMBU.png|''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
</gallery>
 
==Additional names==
===Internal names===
{{internal names
|game1=''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''<br>''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
|file1=<tt>ObjectData/NokonokoLand.arc</tt>
|name1=NokonokoLand
|meaning1=Land [[#Names in other languages|Koopa Troopa]]
|game2=''Super Mario Galaxy''<br>''Super Mario Galaxy 2''
|file2=<tt>StageData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl</tt><br><tt>SystemData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl</tt>
|name2=リクノコ (''Riku Noko'')
|meaning2=Land Koopa
}}


==Names in Other Languages==
===Names in other languages===
{{Foreignname
{{foreign names
|Jap=ノコノコ
|Jap=ノコノコ
|JapR=nokonoko
|JapR=Nokonoko
|JapM=From 「のこのこ」 ''nokonoko'' (Unconcernedly)<ref>[http://ejje.weblio.jp/content/%E3%81%AE%E3%81%93%E3%81%AE%E3%81%93 Weblio] Retrieved December 16, 2010</ref>.
|JapM=A Japanese term meaning "to walk unconcernedly", which is a reference to the green-shelled Koopa Troopas' behavior; also likely from「ノロノロ」(''noronoro'', an onomatopoeic term for a slowly crawling turtle)
|Spa=Koopa Troopa
|Jap2=ノコノコ (ミドリ)<ref name=SMB1J>[https://legendsoflocalization.com/media/super-mario-bros/manuals/Super-Mario-Bros-Manual-JPN.pdf 「スーパーマリオブラザーズ 取扱説明書」 (''Super Mario Bros. Toriatsukai Setsumeisho'')]. Page 10.</ref> / ノコノコ (緑) / みどりノコノコ <small>(''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition'')</small>
|SpaM=-
|Jap2R=Nokonoko (Midori) ''/'' Midori Nokonoko
|Fra=Koopa
|Jap2M=Koopa Troopa (Green) / Green Koopa Troopa
|FraM=From the English name
|Jap3=ノコノコ (アカ)<ref name=SMB1J/> / ノコノコ (赤)/ あかノコノコ <small>(''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition'')</small>
|Jap3R=Nokonoko (Aka) ''/'' Aka Nokonoko
|Jap3M=Koopa Troopa (Red) / Red Koopa Troopa
|Jap4=ノコノコ (青)
|Jap4R=Nokonoko (Ao)
|Jap4M=Koopa Troopa (Blue)
|Jap5=ノコノコ (黄)/ きいろノコノコ <small>(''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition'')</small>
|Jap5R=Nokonoko (Ki) ''/'' Kiiro Nokonoko
|Jap5M=Koopa Troopa (Yellow) / Yellow Koopa Troopa
|Cat=Koopa <small>(''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'')</small><br>Koopa Troopa
|ChiS=喏库喏库
|ChiSR=Nuòkùnuòkù
|ChiSM=Transliteration of the Japanese name
|ChiS2=慢慢龟 <small>(since ''Mario Tennis Aces'')</small>
|ChiS2R=Mànmàn Guī
|ChiS2M=Slow Slow Turtle
|ChiT=慢慢龜
|ChiTR=Mànmàn Guī
|ChiTM=Slow Slow Turtle
|Dut=Koopa Troopa
|Fre=Koopa
|Fre2=Koopa Troopa <small>(''Super Paper Mario'')</small>
|Fre3=Soldat Koopa<ref>''Super Mario Bros.''/''Duck Hunt'' Canadian instruction booklet. Page 32.</ref><ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia]]''. Page 19.</ref><ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia]]''. Page 27.</ref> <small>(''Super Mario Bros.'' and ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels'')</small>
|Fre3M=Koopa Soldier
|Fre4=Koop<ref>[http://www.oldiesrising.com/noticespdfV2/Philips%20CDi/Hotel%20Mario.pdf French ''Hotel Mario'' instruction booklet]. Page 8.</ref> <small>(''Hotel Mario'')</small>
|Fin=Konnasoturi<ref>''Super Mario Bros.'' Finnish instruction booklet.</ref> <small>(''Super Mario Bros.'')</small>
|FinM=Turtle Soldier
|Ger=Koopa
|Ger=Koopa
|GerM=From the English name
|Ita=Koopa<br>Koopa Troopa <small>(earlier games/full species name)</small>
|Ita=Koopa
|ItaM=From the English name
|Kor=엉금엉금
|Kor=엉금엉금
|KorR=ung-gum ung-gum
|KorR={{nowrap|Eonggeum-eonggeum}}
|KorM=Onomatopoeia of a slowly crawling turtle.<ref>[http://qpark.egloos.com/244546 Korean Online Lecture Class: Onomatopoeia] Retrieved December 16, 2010</ref>
|KorM=Korean mimetic word for a slowly crawling turtle (a translation of the Japanese name)
|Chi=慢慢龜 (Traditional)<br>喏库喏库 (Simplified)
|Por=Koopa<br>Koopa Troopa
|ChiR=Nuòkùnuòkù
|Rus=Купа-трупа<br>''Kupa-trupa''<br>Купа<br>''Kupa''
|ChiM=Transliteration of the Japanese name}}
|RusM=Transliterations of the international names
 
|Spa=Koopa<br>Koopa Troopa
==Trivia==
}}
*Koopa Troopas bear more resemblance to real-world tortoises than they do turtles. For example, they seem to be land-based, having no real affinity for water and lacking webbing, and the rounder, less streamlined shape of their shells more closely resembles tortoises. It should also be noted that the Koopa Troopas' ability to remove their shells is not true to actual turtles or tortoises.
;Mask Koopa
*A Koopa Troopa makes a cameo in the NES game ''Zoda's Revenge: Startropics II'' when a man who is riding him delivers pizza to the protagonist, Mike Jones.
{{Foreign names
*Though Koopa Troopas are absent from the 1993 live-action ''[[Super Mario Bros. (film)|Super Mario Bros.]]'' film, early production artwork of the film version of Goombas had them labeled with the name "Koopa's Troopas"<ref>[http://www.smbmovie.com/SMBArchive/preproduction/artwork/15_art.html ''Super Mario Bros.'' film preproduction artwork.]</ref>.
|Ita=Koopa mascherato<ref>''L'enciclopedia di Mario - La guida definitiva al personaggio più iconico del mondo dei videogame'', 2023, Anime Cult Retrogamer, pag. 63</ref>
|ItaM=Masked Koopa
}}


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This article is about the enemy. For the species as a whole, see Koopa (species).
Not to be confused with Shellcreeper or Koopa Troop.
"Small Koopa" redirects here. For the micro version of this enemy, see Small Koopa Troopa. For the character from Mario Party 4, see Koopa Troopa (Mario Party 4).
Koopa Troopa
Artwork of Koopa Troopa from Super Mario Party
Artwork of a Koopa Troopa from Super Mario Party
First appearance Super Mario Bros. (1985)
Latest appearance Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch) (2024)
Variant of Koopa
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“This shell was made to order. That's why it fits me so well. I mean, how cool do I look?”
Koopa Troopa, Paper Mario

Koopa Troopas (commonly shortened to Koopas or sometimes Troopas) are anthropomorphic, turtle-like creatures with removable shells that come in many different colors, with red and green Koopa Troopas being the most common; green Koopa Troopas usually walk back and forth without any concerns for pits or other obstacles, and red Koopa Troopas usually walk back and forth without falling off of their platforms. Koopa Troopas are the most common members of the Koopa species. Most serve as foot soldiers belonging to Bowser's Minions, being the second most common enemy encountered by Mario behind the Goombas. As revealed in Super Mario 64, however, not all Koopa Troopas work for Bowser (or any other villain), some of whom even act as allies to Mario during his adventures, and have appeared as playable characters in various spin-off games starting with Super Mario Kart. They are notable for the many uses of their shells in the Super Mario franchise.

History[edit]

Main article: History of Koopa Troopas

Since debuting in Super Mario Bros., Koopa Troopas have been one of the most commonly returning enemy species, like with Goombas. Koopa Troopas appear in nearly every game of the Super Mario series. However, several spinoff games feature friendly Koopa Troopas, such as the Paper Mario series and Mario & Luigi series, though some of them still appear as enemies. A Koopa Troopa sometimes appears as a playable character, such as in a few games of the Mario Kart series.

Concept and creation[edit]

Shellcreeper
Artwork of a Shellcreeper
The Super Mario Brothers Legend. In addition to the rough depiction of Bowser and his forces, the first panel in particular shows an early Mushroom King figure along with Princess Toadstool, an unknown woman, and the mushroom guards appear to be human; next page.
Early artwork of Koopa Troopas in How to win at Super Mario Bros.

An enemy that first appeared in Mario Bros., the Shellcreeper, was the "ancestor" of the Koopa Troopa.[1] When creating Super Mario Bros., a few changes were made to the enemies, including the ability to jump on them in order to damage them.

The Koopa Troopa's Japanese name,「ノコノコ」(Nokonoko), is a Japanese term meaning "to walk unconcernedly", describing the green-shelled Koopa Troopas' behavior. The English name comes from Bowser's Japanese name,「クッパ」(Kuppa), which is itself derived from the Korean dish of the same name,[2] while "Troopa" is a corruption of "trooper", seemingly to keep the reference to forward marching from the Japanese name intact.

Physical appearance and traits[edit]

Koopa Troopa's Mario Party 10 artwork
A Koopa Troopa walking with two legs

Koopa Troopas are tortoise-like creatures with removable shells. In general, they have basic appearances compared to other Koopa species. They have elliptical beady eyes, large beak-like noses, short limbs, and large heads. Their hands have four pointed/triangular-shaped digits (excluding artwork from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and its remake, and the Paper Mario series where in-game their fingers are not) and have three pointed toes on their flat-soled feet, which, unlike other Koopa species, have no pads at all. In earlier games, Koopa Troopas were quadrupedal (walking on four legs), had flatter noses, and detailed leg joints. Starting from Super Mario World onwards, they now stand on two legs, have more rounded noses, and wear shoes with beige soles that often match the color of the shells they wear (in the Super Mario Galaxy series, however, they revert back to walking on four legs, having four toes on their back legs and being barefooted). Having beaks, Koopa Troopas have no teeth compared to other species, but may be drawn with them for expression purposes (although their conceptual ancestor, Shellcreepers, have them).

Koopa Troopas generally have yellow scales, but in earlier games had orange. Some Koopa Troopas can have olive green, peach and even cyan scales. In Super Mario Strikers, the color of their scales changes depending on which team they are on: salmon for Mario's, chalky yellow for Luigi's, peach for Waluigi's, and orange for Daisy's. In Super Mario Party, Red Koopa Troopas' scales have an orange tint from the playable Koopa Troopa.

Stamp artwork of a Koopa Troopa cleaning their shell from Super Nintendo World
A Koopa Troopa washing its shell.

A Koopa Troopa's shell consists of a carapace with colored, hexagon-shaped scutes in a pattern on the top, with smaller, triangular ones at the edges, with dark flesh underneath that appear as "grooves"; a beige colored plaston with several "ribs" on its surface and six holes on it where the Koopa Troopa's head, arms, legs, and tail emerge from; all joined by a white bridge that follows along the perimeter of the shell and rises at the spots where the Koopa Troopa's head and tail are. The most common color for a Koopa Troopa's shell is green, with red being the second. However, there have also been less common colors such as blue, yellow, light-blue, light-green, dark-green, orange, purple, black, and, on rare occasions, gold. Despite having large heads, Koopa Troopas can pull them into their shells with little effort. In Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition, Mario Kart 8, and Mario Kart Tour, a Koopa Troopa can withdraw into its shell and pop back out in mid-air. Underneath their shells, they wear white undershirts (in Super Mario 64 and its remake Super Mario 64 DS, they also wear pink or blue shorts, respectively) and have round bodies.

From Super Mario 64 onwards, Koopa Troopas have been given voices created electronically, starting with whooping sounds (which were also shared with Goombas, Grand Goombas and the Big Bob-omb, with varying speeds, until the sounds were exclusive to Koopa Troopas in later games), then other noises such as wheezing, clucking, and gurgling. In Mario Kart 8, they were also given high-pitched whistling sounds whenever performing an antigravity trick or placing first. One of Koopa Troopa's sound effects is derived from the stock sound HUMAN, YELL - YELL: FEMALE from Voice Spectral Vol. 1 - Track 02.[3]

Koopa Captain in The Super Mario Bros. Movie
A Koopa Troopa wearing an eyepatch in The Super Mario Bros. Movie

In Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Koopa Troopas are slimmer than before, have teeth,[4] have perfectly round heads elevated above their brown eyes, wear socks and usually have helmets. They are also shown to be wearing accessories, to distinguish from each other; for example, one Koopa Troopa wears spiked shoulder pads and an eyepatch, and another wears a Spiny Shell as its shell and helmet. In addition, unlike their previous appearances, they wield various weapons such as spears and hammers.

Green Koopa Troopas are specifically given an association with water in games such as Mario Power Tennis and Puzzles and Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition, since their Offensive and Defensive Power Shots in the former game involve water, and in the latter game their attribute is Water. In Puzzles and Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition, Red Koopa Troopas have fire as their attribute, while Yellow Koopa Troopas have light.

Color variations[edit]

The following is all of the known colors of Koopa Troopas and their first appearances:

Image Body color Shell color First appearance
Sprite of Green Koopa Troopa's team image, from Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition. Yellow Green Super Mario Bros.
Sprite of Red Koopa Troopa's team image, from Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition. Yellow Red Super Mario Bros.
BlueKoopaParatroopaMSS.png Yellow Blue Super Mario World
Sprite of Yellow Koopa Troopa's team image, from Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition. Yellow Yellow Super Mario World
Image of a Koopa Troopa in Luigi's team, from  Super Mario Strikers Yellow Dark green Super Mario Strikers
Image of a Koopa Troopa in Mario's team, from Super Mario Strikers Orange Red Super Mario Strikers
Image of a Koopa Troopa in Peach's team, from Super Mario Strikers Pink Light-blue Super Mario Strikers
Image of a Koopa Troopa in Yoshi's team, from Super Mario Strikers Yellow Dark blue Super Mario Strikers
Image of a Koopa Troopa in Donkey Kong's team, from Super Mario Strikers Yellow Light-green Super Mario Strikers
Image of a Koopa Troopa in Daisy's team, from Super Mario Strikers Yellow Orange Super Mario Strikers
Image of a Koopa Troopa in Waluigi's team, from Super Mario Strikers Yellow Purple Super Mario Strikers
Screenshot of a Rolla Koopa from Super Mario Bros. Wonder Yellow Magenta Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Main article: List of Koopa Troopa profiles and statistics

Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Koopa Troopa
  • Number: 194
  • Name: Koopa Troopa
  • Game:
Super Mario Bros.
10/85
  • Description: Common soldiers in Bowser's army, Koopa Troopas can retreat into their shells. Unbelievable as it may seem, they're clearly unaware of being kicked and sent sliding when in this position. There are many Koopa types, each with a different shell color and unique traits. They all wear T-shirts and shorts under their shells.

Mario Kart Wii[edit]

Koopa Troopa's complete vehicle roster
  • Size: Small
  • Actual Bonuses
    • Handling: +3
    • Mini-Turbo: +6
  • Site Bio:
    • Flag of the United States of America since July 4, 1960. For North American (and sometimes South American) release dates. "Koopa Troopa may be light, but he's rollin' heavy when you put him behind the wheel of this machine."
    • Flag of the European Union (previously the European Economic Community). For European release dates. "A racer with the heart of a champion, Koopa Troopa suffers the ultimate irony every time a shell hits him."

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Koopa Troopa.

Additional names[edit]

Internal names[edit]

Game File Name Meaning

Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy 2
ObjectData/NokonokoLand.arc NokonokoLand Land Koopa Troopa
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy 2
StageData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl
SystemData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl
リクノコ (Riku Noko) Land Koopa

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ノコノコ
Nokonoko
ノコノコ (ミドリ)[5] / ノコノコ (緑) / みどりノコノコ (Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition)
Nokonoko (Midori) / Midori Nokonoko
ノコノコ (アカ)[5] / ノコノコ (赤)/ あかノコノコ (Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition)
Nokonoko (Aka) / Aka Nokonoko
ノコノコ (青)
Nokonoko (Ao)
ノコノコ (黄)/ きいろノコノコ (Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition)
Nokonoko (Ki) / Kiiro Nokonoko
A Japanese term meaning "to walk unconcernedly", which is a reference to the green-shelled Koopa Troopas' behavior; also likely from「ノロノロ」(noronoro, an onomatopoeic term for a slowly crawling turtle)

Koopa Troopa (Green) / Green Koopa Troopa

Koopa Troopa (Red) / Red Koopa Troopa

Koopa Troopa (Blue)

Koopa Troopa (Yellow) / Yellow Koopa Troopa

Catalan Koopa (The Super Mario Bros. Movie)
Koopa Troopa
-
Chinese (simplified) 喏库喏库
Nuòkùnuòkù
慢慢龟 (since Mario Tennis Aces)
Mànmàn Guī
Transliteration of the Japanese name

Slow Slow Turtle

Chinese (traditional) 慢慢龜
Mànmàn Guī
Slow Slow Turtle

Dutch Koopa Troopa
-
Finnish Konnasoturi[10] (Super Mario Bros.)
Turtle Soldier
French Koopa
Koopa Troopa (Super Paper Mario)
Soldat Koopa[6][7][8] (Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels)
Koop[9] (Hotel Mario)
-
-
Koopa Soldier
-
German Koopa
-
Italian Koopa
Koopa Troopa (earlier games/full species name)
-
Korean 엉금엉금
Eonggeum-eonggeum
Korean mimetic word for a slowly crawling turtle (a translation of the Japanese name)

Portuguese Koopa
Koopa Troopa
-
Russian Купа-трупа
Kupa-trupa
Купа
Kupa

Transliterations of the international names

Spanish Koopa
Koopa Troopa
-
Mask Koopa
Language Name Meaning
Italian Koopa mascherato[11]
Masked Koopa

References[edit]

  1. ^ Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Shellcreeper Japanese trophy description; English versions do not specify Koopa Troopa, but Japanese versions do.
  2. ^ http://themushroomkingdom.net/mariosan.shtml
  3. ^ TheRealBurnerAccount. (Sep 26, 2019). Voice Spectral Vol. 1 - Track 02 (with "Esquire"/YTV/SM64 Koopa Scream) (0:07) YouTube. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  4. ^ Bowser and Koopa Troopa character poster for The Super Mario Bros. MovieMedia:TSMBM Koopa Troop Poster.jpg
  5. ^ a b 「スーパーマリオブラザーズ 取扱説明書」 (Super Mario Bros. Toriatsukai Setsumeisho). Page 10.
  6. ^ Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt Canadian instruction booklet. Page 32.
  7. ^ Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia. Page 19.
  8. ^ Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia. Page 27.
  9. ^ French Hotel Mario instruction booklet. Page 8.
  10. ^ Super Mario Bros. Finnish instruction booklet.
  11. ^ L'enciclopedia di Mario - La guida definitiva al personaggio più iconico del mondo dei videogame, 2023, Anime Cult Retrogamer, pag. 63