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[[File:ShellToss SMB3.png|thumb|left|350px|[[Mario]] performing a Shell Toss with a series of demonstrations]] | [[File:ShellToss SMB3.png|thumb|left|350px|[[Mario]] performing a Shell Toss with a series of demonstrations]] | ||
The '''Shell Toss''' is a move used in many platform games in the ''[[ | The '''Shell Toss''' is a move used in many platform games in the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise. The term "shell toss" can be used to describe any attack wherein an ally or foe uses its shell to attack by launching it forward. To use the Shell Toss, one must grab or carry a [[shell]] and toss it. [[Koopa Troopa]] shells are the most common type of shell, although [[Buzzy Shell]]s and upside-down [[Spiny Shell (red)|Spiny Shells]] are also common. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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[[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]], and [[Toad]] can first use the Shell Toss in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. The [[Red Shell]]s can be obtained in the grass and thrown at will. The shells speed across the ground, knocking over any enemies. | [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]], and [[Toad]] can first use the Shell Toss in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. The [[Red Shell]]s can be obtained in the grass and thrown at will. The shells speed across the ground, knocking over any enemies. | ||
Later, in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', the Shell Toss can be used to hit [[block]]s from the side and gain the items contained within them. [[Brick Block|Bricks]] can also be broken to gain access to other areas. This is also possible in most later 2D '' | Later, in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', the Shell Toss can be used to hit [[block]]s from the side and gain the items contained within them. [[Brick Block|Bricks]] can also be broken to gain access to other areas. This is also possible in most later 2D ''Mario'' games. In some games, such as ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', enemies may also throw shells at the player. In a few games, such as ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' and ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', shells can even be used to collect [[coin]]s or other items. | ||
===''Paper Mario'' series=== | ===''Paper Mario'' series=== | ||
{{PM move infobox | {{PM move infobox | ||
|game=[[Paper Mario]] | |game=[[Paper Mario]] and [[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]] | ||
|image=PM Shell Toss.png | |image=PM Shell Toss.png | ||
|mastered_by=[[Kooper]] and [[Koops]] | |mastered_by=[[Kooper]] and [[Koops]] | ||
|attack=2 | |attack=2 Base Rank<br>3 Super Rank<br>4 Kooper's Ultra Rank<br>5 Koops' Ultra Rank | ||
|rank=Base Rank | |rank=Base Rank | ||
|effect=Kooper or Koops hits an enemy with his shell, dealing damage | |effect=Kooper or Koops hits an enemy with his shell, dealing damage | ||
Revision as of 15:14, May 30, 2023
The Shell Toss is a move used in many platform games in the Mario franchise. The term "shell toss" can be used to describe any attack wherein an ally or foe uses its shell to attack by launching it forward. To use the Shell Toss, one must grab or carry a shell and toss it. Koopa Troopa shells are the most common type of shell, although Buzzy Shells and upside-down Spiny Shells are also common.
History
Super Mario series
Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool, and Toad can first use the Shell Toss in Super Mario Bros. 2. The Red Shells can be obtained in the grass and thrown at will. The shells speed across the ground, knocking over any enemies.
Later, in Super Mario Bros. 3, the Shell Toss can be used to hit blocks from the side and gain the items contained within them. Bricks can also be broken to gain access to other areas. This is also possible in most later 2D Mario games. In some games, such as Super Mario World and Super Paper Mario, enemies may also throw shells at the player. In a few games, such as Super Mario Bros. 3 and New Super Mario Bros. Wii, shells can even be used to collect coins or other items.
Paper Mario series
| Paper Mario and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door move | |
|---|---|
| Shell Toss | |
| |
| Mastered by | Kooper and Koops |
| Rank | Base Rank |
| Effect | Kooper or Koops hits an enemy with his shell, dealing damage |
| Target | Single frontmost grounded enemy |
| Attack Power | 2 Base Rank 3 Super Rank 4 Kooper's Ultra Rank 5 Koops' Ultra Rank |
In the Paper Mario series, various Koopas and Buzzy Beetles, including Mario's party members Kooper and Koops, use Shell Toss by going inside their shells and launching themselves at enemies in battle. This attack can hit only the frontmost enemy on the ground, but it does not take contact damage from things such as fire and electrification. For Kooper and Koops at normal rank, the attack does one damage without the Action Command and two with it; this changes to two or three damage at Super Rank and three or five at Ultra Rank. The Action Command for Shell Toss differs slightly depending on which Koopa is using it, but both involve releasing 
at the right time. Also, Koops's version includes Stylish moves.
Kooper and Koops can also be launched by Mario out of battle, which can be used to grab faraway items, activate switches, or do a First Strike on an enemy. A First Strike with Kooper always fails the Action Command, while a First Strike with Koops always succeeds.
Gallery
Demonstration of field move
Grabbing Happy Heart badge
Menu
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | コウラアタック Kōra Atakku |
Shell Attack |
| Chinese | 龟壳 Guīké |
Turtle Shell |
| German | Panzerstoß |
Shell Bump |
| Italian | Tartattacco |
Turtley Attack |
| Spanish | Lanzaconcha |
Shell Launch |
