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{{quote|DODO!...DODO!!... Don't just sit there like a roast! Hurry and carry [[A Plumber's Lament|these]] in!|Valentina|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}
{{quote|DODO!...DODO!!... Don't just sit there like a roast! Hurry and carry [[A Plumber's Lament|these]] in!|Valentina|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}
'''Dodo''' is [[Valentina]]'s assistant and a minor recurring boss in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. Although Dodo has to put up with Valentina's physical and verbal abuse, he remains loyal to her until the end, and merely vents his repressed anger by pecking the golden statues of his boss that he was supposed to polish. His name comes from the extinct {{wp|dodo}}, which are generally depicted as being fat and simple-minded in fiction.
'''Dodo''' is [[Valentina]]'s assistant and a minor recurring boss in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. Although Dodo has to put up with Valentina's physical and verbal abuse, he remains loyal to her until the end, and merely vents his repressed anger by pecking the golden statues of his boss that he is supposed to polish. His name comes from the extinct {{wp|dodo}}, which are generally depicted as being fat and simple-minded in fiction.


==History==
==History==
Dodo was a vital member of Valentina's plan to take over Nimbus Land. It was Dodo's job to impersonate [[Mallow|Prince Mallow]], the long lost heir to the Nimbus Land throne. Although Dodo was obviously a large bird, he fooled the populace of Nimbus Land into thinking he was actually the prince. During the coup, "Prince Mallow" proposed to Valentina, thus allowing her to "legally" become queen.
Dodo is a vital member of Valentina's plan to take over Nimbus Land. Dodo is tasked to impersonate [[Mallow|Prince Mallow]], the long lost heir to the Nimbus Land throne. Although Dodo is obviously a large bird, he fools the populace of Nimbus Land into thinking he is actually the prince. During the coup, he "proposes" to Valentina, thus allowing her to legally become queen.


When [[Mario]] and the real Mallow arrive in Nimbus Land, they decide to set things right. The master sculptor [[Garro]] disguises Mario as a [[A Plumber's Lament|golden statue]] and delivers him to the castle. Then Mario is placed with the other statues, and must avoid being caught by the statue-pecking Dodo. If Mario successfully fools the bird, he earns the [[Feather (accessory)|Feather]], which can increase his speed. If he fails, Mario fights and defeats Dodo.
When [[Garro]] brings a statue of Valentina and Mario disguised Mario as a [[A Plumber's Lament|golden statue]] inside Nimbus Castle, Valentina demands Dodo to carry and display them. After she leaves, he pecks a statue of Valentina in anger before doing the task. Valentina then demands that he polish the statues. During this, Mario must avoid being pecked by him. If Mario successfully fools him, he earns the [[Feather (accessory)|Feather]], which can increase his speed. If he fails twice, Mario must fight Dodo.


[[File:RPG Flutter Hush.png|thumb|Dodo battling [[Bowser]]]]
[[File:RPG Flutter Hush.png|thumb|Dodo battling [[Bowser]]]]
Regardless, Mario and company eventually reach the throne room to challenge Valentina and liberate Nimbus Land. However, Valentina and Dodo both run away. But since the large Dodo is not a fast runner, Mario eventually catches up with him, leading to a second battle. Alternatively, Mario can grab a [[Super Star]] and become invincible, allowing him to simply run into Dodo to defeat him.
Mario and company eventually reach the throne room and find Valentina, Dodo, and a [[Beezo#Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars|Shy Away]] there. When Dodo points out Mario is in the room with them to Valentina, all three flee. Since Dodo is not a fast runner, Mario can eventually catch up and fight him. Alternatively, Mario can grab a [[Super Star]] and become [[Invincible Mario|invincible]], allowing him to simply run into Dodo to defeat him. If Mario speaks to one of the Nimbus guards in front of the hot springs after he falls down, the guard informs him that Dodo is bathing there.


Eventually, Valentina and Dodo escape the palace. However, the suspicious public begins to question their future queen as they begin to see through her lies. Mario and company arrive right behind her, engaging her in battle. During the battle, Dodo challenges the party member that is in the middle. If this lone party member loses, the game ends. Eventually, Dodo is defeated for a third time and he returns to aid his boss. However, Mario and company overcome the duo, and Dodo and Valentina fly away. Nimbus Land returns to a state of peace.
At the start of the battle with Valentina, Dodo takes away the middle [[party member]] and fights them on their own. If this lone party member loses, the game ends. After enough damage is dealt, Dodo flees and the lone party member chases after him. They eventually return and rejoin their respective sides. When Valentina takes enough damage, Dodo grabs her and the two fly away


The two villains wind up in on [[Booster]]'s [[Booster Tower|tower]] when Valentina lands on his balcony. Booster immediately decides to marry Valentina, and she accepts, with Dodo presiding over the wedding in [[Marrymore]].
During the ending, Dodo is seen presiding over Valentina's marriage with [[Booster]] in [[Marrymore]].
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==Profiles and statistics==
==Profiles and statistics==

Revision as of 12:45, August 23, 2022

Dodo
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars promotional artwork: Dodo himself
First appearance Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
“DODO!...DODO!!... Don't just sit there like a roast! Hurry and carry these in!”
Valentina, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

Dodo is Valentina's assistant and a minor recurring boss in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. Although Dodo has to put up with Valentina's physical and verbal abuse, he remains loyal to her until the end, and merely vents his repressed anger by pecking the golden statues of his boss that he is supposed to polish. His name comes from the extinct dodo, which are generally depicted as being fat and simple-minded in fiction.

History

Dodo is a vital member of Valentina's plan to take over Nimbus Land. Dodo is tasked to impersonate Prince Mallow, the long lost heir to the Nimbus Land throne. Although Dodo is obviously a large bird, he fools the populace of Nimbus Land into thinking he is actually the prince. During the coup, he "proposes" to Valentina, thus allowing her to legally become queen.

When Garro brings a statue of Valentina and Mario disguised Mario as a golden statue inside Nimbus Castle, Valentina demands Dodo to carry and display them. After she leaves, he pecks a statue of Valentina in anger before doing the task. Valentina then demands that he polish the statues. During this, Mario must avoid being pecked by him. If Mario successfully fools him, he earns the Feather, which can increase his speed. If he fails twice, Mario must fight Dodo.

Dodo battling Bowser

Mario and company eventually reach the throne room and find Valentina, Dodo, and a Shy Away there. When Dodo points out Mario is in the room with them to Valentina, all three flee. Since Dodo is not a fast runner, Mario can eventually catch up and fight him. Alternatively, Mario can grab a Super Star and become invincible, allowing him to simply run into Dodo to defeat him. If Mario speaks to one of the Nimbus guards in front of the hot springs after he falls down, the guard informs him that Dodo is bathing there.

At the start of the battle with Valentina, Dodo takes away the middle party member and fights them on their own. If this lone party member loses, the game ends. After enough damage is dealt, Dodo flees and the lone party member chases after him. They eventually return and rejoin their respective sides. When Valentina takes enough damage, Dodo grabs her and the two fly away

During the ending, Dodo is seen presiding over Valentina's marriage with Booster in Marrymore.

Profiles and statistics

  • Official Nintendo Player's Guide (Who's Who): Too lazy to lift a wing, this flightless fool has settled for a comfy life in Nimbus Castle. Much as he hates Valentina's bossing him around, Dodo dreads the thought of getting a real job even more. Ruffle his feathers, though, and he turns into a ferocious opponent![1]
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars enemy
Dodo (1st Fight)
Battle idle animation of Dodo from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars HP 800 FP 100 Speed 10
Location(s) Nimbus Castle Attack 140 Magic attack 9
Role Boss Defense 100 Magic defense 60
Bonus Flower None Yoshi Cookie None Morph rate 0%
Evade 0% Magic evade 0% Spells None
Weak Fire Strong Sleep, Mute, Critical Sp. attacks Multistrike, Flutter Hush
Coins 0 Exp. points 70 Items None
Psychopath "I'm STARVED!"
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars enemy
Dodo (2nd Fight)
Battle idle animation of Dodo from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars HP 1000 FP 100 Speed 10
Location(s) Nimbus Land Attack 140 Magic attack 9
Role Boss Defense 100 Magic defense 60
Bonus Flower None Yoshi Cookie None Morph rate 0%
Evade 0% Magic evade 0% Spells None
Weak Fire Strong Sleep, Mute, Critical Sp. attacks Multistrike, Flutter Hush
Coins 0 Exp. points 40 Items None
Psychopath "I'm starved...later!"

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ドド
Dodo
From「ドードー」(dōdō, dodo)

Trivia

References

  1. ^ M. Arakawa. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars Official Nintendo Player's Guide, page 85.