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==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Super Mario'' series=== | ===''Super Mario'' series=== | ||
====''Super Mario World''==== | ====''Super Mario World'' / ''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''==== | ||
[[File:SMW Art - Wiggler.png|thumb| | [[File:SMW Art - Wiggler.png|thumb|left|Wiggler's original design, as seen in artwork for ''Super Mario World'']] | ||
Wigglers make their first appearance in ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and return in ''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]'', appearing only in two levels: [[Forest of Illusion 1]], a level in the [[Forest of Illusion]]; and [[Outrageous]], a level in the [[Special Zone]]. When jumped on, Wigglers turn red as they get angry and start moving faster, aggressively chasing [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]]. Wigglers cannot be defeated with standard [[Jump]]s. They are also immune to the cape spin from [[Cape Mario]] (with the [[Cape Feather]]). However, they can be beaten using a [[Super Star]] or a thrown object (such as a [[Shell]], a [[Galoomba]] or a [[Grab Block]]); they can also be eaten by [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]]. If defeated using a Star or thrown object, they go down segment by segment, although they often disappear before this animation can finish. If a Wiggler is hit by [[Invincible Mario]] after the first 1UP in the combo, he receives a 2UP instead. | |||
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Wigglers are also used in a [[List of Super Mario World glitches#Infinite points|glitch]] that allows the player to obtain 9,999,990 points very quickly. | Wigglers are also used in a [[List of Super Mario World glitches#Infinite points|glitch]] that allows the player to obtain 9,999,990 points very quickly. | ||
Sprites found in prototype revisions of the game show Wigglers with large eyes and pointed hats. Their expressions are shown as being happy or sad, and some segments are spiked.<ref> | Sprites found in prototype revisions of the game show Wigglers with large eyes and pointed hats. Their expressions are shown as being happy or sad, and some segments are spiked.<ref>{{cite|deadlink=yes|archive=web.archive.org/web/20210123224337/https://twitter.com/isofrieze/status/1286732061051686913|title=X post showing early SMW tiles|publisher=X|accessdate=November 10, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite|deadlink=yes|archive=web.archive.org/web/20210111083918/https://twitter.com/IsoFrieze/status/1286750427434962944|title=X post showing early SMW tiles|publisher=X|accessdate=November 10, 2023}}</ref> | ||
====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''==== | ====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''==== | ||
[[File:Wiggler 64.png| | {{multiframe|[[File:Wiggler 64.png|200px]] [[File:SM64DS Wiggler.png|160px]]|align=right|size=370|A gameplay screenshot showing Wiggler in ''Super Mario 64'' (left) and ''Super Mario 64 DS'' (right)}} | ||
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In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', a Wiggler appears as the boss of [[Tiny-Huge Island]], and appears much larger than the ones in ''Super Mario World''. To reach Wiggler, Mario must go onto the Tiny Island and [[Ground Pound|ground-pound]] the pool above Wiggler's house at the very top of the island, then enter the Huge Island and fall through a small gap that cannot be reached on the Tiny Island. Inside, Wiggler is angry with Mario because he has flooded his house, and Wiggler claims he has had bad luck and felt strange ever since he acquired a [[Power Star]]. Mario loses three wedges of [[Health Meter|health]] if he touches Wiggler or its segments. After two [[stomp]]s on its head, the Wiggler is more furious and storms around; after one more stomp, the Wiggler then calms down, shrinks to a more typical size, and leaves the Power Star for Mario, saying that the stars it can now see through its roof at night are enough for it. The shrunken Wiggler will walk around for a moment and then fall through one of the many holes in the floor, either into the abyss or onto a platform (the arena itself is located directly above the cave featuring [[Wiggler's Red Coins]]). Like many circular things in the game, Wiggler's segments and nose are not actually modeled spheres but flat pictures that constantly face the camera. | In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', a Wiggler appears as the boss of [[Tiny-Huge Island]], and appears much larger than the ones in ''Super Mario World''. To reach Wiggler, Mario must go onto the Tiny Island and [[Ground Pound|ground-pound]] the pool above Wiggler's house at the very top of the island, then enter the Huge Island and fall through a small gap that cannot be reached on the Tiny Island. Inside, Wiggler is angry with Mario because he has flooded his house, and Wiggler claims he has had bad luck and felt strange ever since he acquired a [[Power Star]]. Mario loses three wedges of [[Health Meter|health]] if he touches Wiggler or its segments. After two [[stomp]]s on its head, the Wiggler is more furious and storms around; after one more stomp, the Wiggler then calms down, shrinks to a more typical size, and leaves the Power Star for Mario, saying that the stars it can now see through its roof at night are enough for it. The shrunken Wiggler will walk around for a moment and then fall through one of the many holes in the floor, either into the abyss or onto a platform (the arena itself is located directly above the cave featuring [[Wiggler's Red Coins]]). Like many circular things in the game, Wiggler's segments and nose are not actually modeled spheres but flat pictures that constantly face the camera. | ||
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[[File:Wiggler SMS.png|thumb|left|The giant Wiggler from ''Super Mario Sunshine'']] | [[File:Wiggler SMS.png|thumb|left|The giant Wiggler from ''Super Mario Sunshine'']] | ||
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In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', a large Wiggler | In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', a large Wiggler appears in [[Gelato Beach]], sleeping on the [[Shine Tower]] in the second episode, [[Mirror Madness! Tilt, Slam, Bam!]] This Wiggler is blocking light from entering the [[Sand Bird]] inside the egg, preventing the Sand Bird from hatching. [[Plungelo]]s, meanwhile, are disrupting the mirrors that can shine light on the egg. Once Mario defeats the Plungelos and enables the mirrors to aim correctly at the Sandbird egg, the Wiggler is removed and allows the Sandbird egg to hatch. This apparently only enrages the Wiggler, however, since Mario encounters it again, angry and as a boss directly in the next episode, [[Wiggler Ahoy! Full Steam Ahead!]] The Wiggler attacks by attempting to charge into Mario, and train whistle sound effects can be heard. To defeat it, Mario must spray a small [[Dune Bud]] growing in the sand. When he sprays the Dune Bud enough, it explodes into certain shapes like pyramids and domes. If the Wiggler is stomping on the formation the Dune Bud created, it will flip and slide on its back. Mario must than [[Ground Pound]] on a designated segment, indicated by an arrow. When the Wiggler is hit twice, it can climb the hill and moves even faster. After being defeated, it turns into sand and dissolves, leaving behind a [[Shine Sprite]]. | ||
As indicated by its Japanese name, this Wiggler is actually an individual, being known as '''Boss Hana-chan''' (ボスハナチャン), Hana-chan being the Japanese name of Wiggler. He is also unique for being green instead of yellow, as well as not turning red when angry. Firing water at this Wiggler makes him fire steam from his nose. | As indicated by its Japanese name, this Wiggler is actually an individual, being known as '''Boss Hana-chan''' (ボスハナチャン), Hana-chan being the Japanese name of Wiggler. He is also unique for being green instead of yellow, as well as not turning red when angry. Firing water at this Wiggler makes him fire steam from his nose. | ||
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====''New Super Mario Bros.''==== | ====''New Super Mario Bros.''==== | ||
Wigglers return in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', where they can be found in [[World 4-4 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 4-4]] and [[World 7-3 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 7-3]]. The only way to defeat them is to use a Shell, a [[Mega Mushroom]], or a [[Super Star|Starman]], although a ground pound is able to flip them over and stun them. A small variant known as [[Squiggler]]s is also introduced in this game. Furthermore, World 7-3 is notable for featuring a [[giant Wiggler]] with twenty-nine body segments, including its head. The [[Which Wiggler?]] minigame from ''Super Mario 64 DS'' also reappears. | Wigglers return in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', where they can be found in [[World 4-4 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 4-4]] and [[World 7-3 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 7-3]]. The only way to defeat them is to use a Shell, a [[Mega Mushroom]], or a [[Super Star|Starman]], although a ground pound is able to flip them over and stun them. A small variant known as [[Squiggler]]s is also introduced in this game. Furthermore, World 7-3 is notable for featuring a [[giant Wiggler]] with twenty-nine body segments, including its head. The [[Which Wiggler?]] minigame from ''Super Mario 64 DS'' also reappears. | ||
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====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''==== | ====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''==== | ||
[[File:NSMBW Wiggler | [[File:NSMBW Wiggler Sprite.png|thumb|81px|left|Wiggler model in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii]] | ||
Wigglers also appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', where they retain their behavior from the previous game. Wigglers retain their immunity to fireballs, and are additionally immune to ice balls; they can be defeated by a [[POW Block]], Shell, sliding as [[Penguin Mario]], or contact with Mario and co. while under the effects of a [[Super Star|Star]]. | Wigglers also appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', where they retain their behavior from the previous game. Wigglers retain their immunity to fireballs, and are additionally immune to ice balls; they can be defeated by a [[POW Block]], Shell, sliding as [[Penguin Mario]], or contact with Mario and co. while under the effects of a [[Super Star|Star]]. | ||
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Wigglers reappear as enemies in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]''. They function the same as previous games except in the ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' game style, as they will not dance when the vocals occur. In the Course Maker, the player can put regular Wigglers or shake them to turn them into their mad red variant. Like most objects, they can be enlarged by a [[Super Mushroom]] to transform them to [[Big Wiggler]] or be given wings, which makes them jump in a high arc while walking. They can be placed in [[Warp Pipe]]s, [[Bill Blaster]]s, [[Block]]s, [[Koopa Clown Car]]s, [[Lakitu's Cloud]]s, and on [[track]]s. | Wigglers reappear as enemies in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]''. They function the same as previous games except in the ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' game style, as they will not dance when the vocals occur. In the Course Maker, the player can put regular Wigglers or shake them to turn them into their mad red variant. Like most objects, they can be enlarged by a [[Super Mushroom]] to transform them to [[Big Wiggler]] or be given wings, which makes them jump in a high arc while walking. They can be placed in [[Warp Pipe]]s, [[Bill Blaster]]s, [[Block]]s, [[Koopa Clown Car]]s, [[Lakitu's Cloud]]s, and on [[track]]s. | ||
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====''Super Mario Maker 2''==== | ====''Super Mario Maker 2''==== | ||
Wigglers reappear in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', and function mostly the same as they do in ''Super Mario Maker''; they can be turned into their angry variant or big variant, and can be given wings or a parachute. In the nighttime ground theme, they will float instead of walking on the ground. If one is bounced out of the water from underneath, the game crashes. | Wigglers reappear in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', and function mostly the same as they do in ''Super Mario Maker''; they can be turned into their angry variant or big variant, and can be given wings or a parachute. In the nighttime ground theme, they will float instead of walking on the ground. If one is bounced out of the water from underneath, the game crashes. | ||
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{{quote|Alright! Invincible Luigi at your service! Time to kick some caterpillar!|Luigi}} | {{quote|Alright! Invincible Luigi at your service! Time to kick some caterpillar!|Luigi}} | ||
[[File:SMWTV Wigglers.jpg|thumb|left|Three Caterpillars from the ''Super Mario World'' television series episode "Party Line"]] | [[File:SMWTV Wigglers.jpg|thumb|left|Three Caterpillars from the ''Super Mario World'' television series episode "Party Line"]] | ||
Wigglers (referred to as "'''Caterpillars'''") appear throughout several episodes of the ''[[Super Mario World (television series)|Super Mario World]]'' animated series. Here, | Wigglers (referred to as "'''Caterpillars'''") appear throughout several episodes of the ''[[Super Mario World (television series)|Super Mario World]]'' animated series. Here, Caterpillars are portrayed as being constantly angry and possessing large fangs. A Caterpillar first appears in "[[Ghosts 'R' Us]]," where [[Yoshi]], while traveling with [[Oogtar]] the cave boy through the [[Forest of Illusion|Enchanted Forest]], is attacked by a hungry Caterpillar. After running from this Caterpillar, Yoshi, after gaining a pair of [[Yoshi's Wings|Magic Wings]], eats it. | ||
In "[[Born to Ride]]," after Yoshi leaves the [[Dome Castle]] and just before he meets the [[Dino Riders]], he spots a Caterpillar and swallows it. | In "[[Born to Ride]]," after Yoshi leaves the [[Dome Castle]] and just before he meets the [[Dino Riders]], he spots a Caterpillar and swallows it. | ||
Caterpillars are featured prominently in the episode "[[Party Line]]," which has a swarm of Caterpillars attacking Dome City while all the cave people are busy gossiping away on their new telephones. Chasing Mario and Luigi up a large tree, this swarm of Caterpillars begins trying to reach and devour them. A Caterpillar, managing to bite Mario's leg, sends him rocketing through the air, hitting a [[? Block]], which releases a [[Super Star|Starman]] that Luigi grabs. With his new strength, Luigi tosses all the Caterpillars into the tree, which he uses as a catapult to launch the Caterpillars into space and onto a meteor, which they devour. This group of | Caterpillars are featured prominently in the episode "[[Party Line]]," which has a swarm of Caterpillars attacking Dome City while all the cave people are busy gossiping away on their new telephones. Chasing Mario and Luigi up a large tree, this swarm of Caterpillars begins trying to reach and devour them. A Caterpillar, managing to bite Mario's leg, sends him rocketing through the air, hitting a [[? Block]], which releases a [[Super Star|Starman]] that Luigi grabs. With his new strength, Luigi tosses all the Caterpillars into the tree, which he uses as a catapult to launch the Caterpillars into space and onto a meteor, which they devour. This group of Caterpillars is seen near the end of "Party Line," where they look on as the [[evil dinosaur]], who had been tossed into space by a Starman-powered Mario, soars by. | ||
In the episode "[[A Little Learning]]" a Caterpillar can be seen in the [[apple]] that [[Princess Toadstool]] was about to eat. Yoshi proceeds to quickly eat both the apple and the Caterpillar. | In the episode "[[A Little Learning]]" a Caterpillar can be seen in the [[apple]] that [[Princess Toadstool]] was about to eat. Yoshi proceeds to quickly eat both the apple and the Caterpillar. | ||
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===''Super Mario Adventures''=== | ===''Super Mario Adventures''=== | ||
[[File:Wiggler in Super Mario Adventures.jpg|thumb|left]] | [[File:Wiggler in Super Mario Adventures.jpg|thumb|left|Wiggler, as it appears in a panel of ''Super Mario Adventures'']] | ||
In ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'', Mario and Luigi encounter a Wiggler while hiding from [[Yoshi]] (who they think is trying to eat them). When Luigi realizes he is sitting on the Wiggler and panics, Mario jumps on the Wiggler's head, which only makes it angry. The Wiggler starts chasing them until they run into Yoshi, who gobbles it down. Wigglers are also seen among the crowd later in the story when Bowser is ready to marry Princess Toadstool. | In ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'', Mario and Luigi encounter a Wiggler while hiding from [[Yoshi]] (who they think is trying to eat them). When Luigi realizes he is sitting on the Wiggler and panics, Mario jumps on the Wiggler's head, which only makes it angry. The Wiggler starts chasing them until they run into Yoshi, who gobbles it down. Wigglers are also seen among the crowd later in the story when Bowser is ready to marry Princess Toadstool. | ||
===''Hotel Mario''=== | ===''Hotel Mario''=== | ||
Wigglers in ''[[Hotel Mario]]'' are encountered in [[Morton's Wood Door Hysteria Hotel]]. Unlike in other games, all segments except for the head can damage Mario. Thus, Mario or Luigi must stomp on its head to damage it and cause it grow shorter as the next segment becomes its new head until no segments remain. | |||
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===''Super Mario-kun''=== | ===''Super Mario-kun''=== | ||
[[File:Wiggler SuperMarioKun.jpg|thumb]] | [[File:Wiggler SuperMarioKun.jpg|thumb|A Wiggler in an issue of ''Super Mario-kun'']] | ||
Wiggler appears in volume 6 of ''[[Super Mario-kun]]''. [[Kamek]] and [[Bowser]] find an otherwise harmless Wiggler, and they enrage it by removing its flower. After, they plant something on its head, which resembles a [[Muncher]]. While enraged, the Wiggler fights Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi. Meanwhile, it transforms into a giant egg that hatches into a moth with a more insect-like appearance. After Yoshi defeats it, he removes the nipper plant from its head, reverting it to normal. The Wiggler, still enraged, pursues Bowser. | Wiggler appears in volume 6 of ''[[Super Mario-kun]]''. [[Kamek]] and [[Bowser]] find an otherwise harmless Wiggler, and they enrage it by removing its flower. After, they plant something on its head, which resembles a [[Muncher]]. While enraged, the Wiggler fights Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi. Meanwhile, it transforms into a giant egg that hatches into a moth with a more insect-like appearance. After Yoshi defeats it, he removes the nipper plant from its head, reverting it to normal. The Wiggler, still enraged, pursues Bowser. | ||
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===''Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land''=== | ===''Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land''=== | ||
In ''[[ | In ''[[Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land]]'', Mario and Luigi arrive at the Forest of Illusion, and they notice Wiggler as it pops out of the flower patch to greet them and show them half a fruit. It turns out to be an [[Apple]], and Luigi gives the Wiggler a whole apple in exchange for directions. | ||
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===''Mario Party'' series=== | ===''Mario Party'' series=== | ||
First appearing in ''Mario Party 2'', Wigglers have made infrequent appearances throughout the ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' games, usually as friendly and helpful non-playable characters or as characters in the background. Wigglers are sometimes obstacles, however, and one is even a boss in ''[[Mario Party 9]]''. | First appearing in ''Mario Party 2'', Wigglers have made infrequent appearances throughout the ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' games, usually as friendly and helpful non-playable characters or as characters in the background. Wigglers are sometimes obstacles, however, and one is even a boss in ''[[Mario Party 9]]''. | ||
====''Mario Party 2''==== | ====''Mario Party 2''==== | ||
[[File:Hootenany.png|thumb]] | [[File:Hootenany.png|thumb|A gameplay screenshot of Wiggler's appearance in ''Mario Party 2'', offering to invite everyone for a hootenanny]] | ||
A Wiggler appears in the [[Western Land]] board in ''[[Mario Party 2]]'' as the owner of a Milk Shop. When players pass by, they have the option to give it 20 [[Coin]]s to start a hootenanny. If the player accepts the offer, then all the other characters come to the shop for a hootenanny, which brings everyone to the character. | A Wiggler appears in the [[Western Land]] board in ''[[Mario Party 2]]'' as the owner of a Milk Shop. When players pass by, they have the option to give it 20 [[Coin]]s to start a hootenanny. If the player accepts the offer, then all the other characters come to the shop for a hootenanny, which brings everyone to the character. | ||
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====''Mario Party 6''==== | ====''Mario Party 6''==== | ||
The Wiggler Capsule once again appears in ''[[Mario Party 6]]'', albeit the name having been changed to Flutter Orb. It retains the same effect it had in the previous game, and it costs 30 coins at the [[Orb Shop]]. Wigglers have appeared as background characters in [[Garden Grab]] at day and in the Decathlon Park. There | The Wiggler Capsule once again appears in ''[[Mario Party 6]]'', albeit the name having been changed to Flutter Orb. It retains the same effect it had in the previous game, and it costs 30 coins at the [[Orb Shop]]. Wigglers have appeared as background characters in [[Garden Grab]] at day and in the Decathlon Park. There are a few props based on Wiggler, one being a roller-coaster in [[Slot Trot]] and another being a merry-go-ground in [[Stage Fright (minigame)|Stage Fright]]. | ||
====''Mario Party 7''==== | ====''Mario Party 7''==== | ||
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====''Mario Party: Island Tour''==== | ====''Mario Party: Island Tour''==== | ||
Wigglers appear in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'' as obstacles in the minigame [[Quickest Cricket]]. Another Wiggler can be seen walking on ground of the [[Kamek's Carpet Ride]] board. | Wigglers appear in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'' as obstacles in the minigame [[Quickest Cricket]]. Another Wiggler can be seen walking on ground of the [[Kamek's Carpet Ride]] board. | ||
====''Mario Party: Star Rush''==== | ====''Mario Party: Star Rush''==== | ||
[[Wheelin' and Wigglin']] in ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'' features vehicles based on Wigglers. Characters start with a long vehicle, but lose Wiggler segments if enemies flank and collide with them. Players with the most segments on their vehicles win. In [[Leafboard Hoard]], normal Wigglers and angry Wigglers are obstacles the player must avoid. They are also unaffected by jumps unlike in most games. If the player contacts one, the player is flattened and stunned for a while. | [[Wheelin' and Wigglin']] in ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'' features vehicles based on Wigglers. Characters start with a long vehicle, but lose Wiggler segments if enemies flank and collide with them. Players with the most segments on their vehicles win. In [[Leafboard Hoard]], normal Wigglers and angry Wigglers are obstacles the player must avoid. They are also unaffected by jumps unlike in most games. If the player contacts one, the player is flattened and stunned for a while. | ||
====''Super Mario Party''==== | ====''Super Mario Party''==== | ||
[[File:Super Mario Party - Don't Wake Wiggler! (Petting Wiggler).png|thumb]] | [[File:Super Mario Party - Don't Wake Wiggler! (Petting Wiggler).png|thumb|Wiggler in ''Super Mario Party''{{'}}s Don't Wake Wiggler!]] | ||
Wigglers appear in ''[[Super Mario Party]]'' in a couple minigames. It is the main subject in the minigame [[Don't Wake Wiggler!]] While it is asleep, players take turns petting it for points. Wiggler shows some warning signs of waking up eventually. The player who wakes Wiggler loses all points, and the Wiggler angrily chases the other players that do not have as many points as the winning player. A Wiggler can also appear in [[Rattle and Hmmm]], walking across the stage. | Wigglers appear in ''[[Super Mario Party]]'' in a couple minigames. It is the main subject in the minigame [[Don't Wake Wiggler!]] While it is asleep, players take turns petting it for points. Wiggler shows some warning signs of waking up eventually. The player who wakes Wiggler loses all points, and the Wiggler angrily chases the other players that do not have as many points as the winning player. A Wiggler can also appear in [[Rattle and Hmmm]], walking across the stage. | ||
===''Mario Kart'' series=== | ===''Mario Kart'' series=== | ||
====''Mario Kart DS''==== | ====''Mario Kart DS''==== | ||
A Wiggler appears in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' as a boss in the unlockable seventh and final mission set, where Mario must race it on {{classic-link|GCN|Mushroom Bridge}}. Each new lap increases Wiggler's speed as it becomes more frustrated, evident by steam rising from its head in the second lap, and turning bright red in the final lap. During the final lap, Wiggler has notably higher speed and varied movement, as it crosses the shortcut and moves in a serpentine pattern at the bridge. Throughout the course, Mario can find [[Item Box]]es to get [[Super Star]]s and [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]]s. It is the only boss in the game who causes Mario to lose a balloon if he comes into contact with it. | |||
A Wiggler appears in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' as a boss in the unlockable seventh and final mission set, where Mario must race it on {{classic-link|GCN|Mushroom Bridge}}. Each new lap increases Wiggler's speed as it becomes more frustrated, evident by steam rising from its head in the second lap, and turning bright red in the final lap. During the final lap, Wiggler has notably higher speed and varied movement, as it crosses the shortcut and moves in a serpentine pattern at the bridge. Throughout the course, Mario can find [[Item Box]]es to get [[Super Star]]s and [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]]s. It is the only boss in the game | |||
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====''Mario Kart 7''==== | ====''Mario Kart 7''==== | ||
[[File:Wiggler-Mario-Kart-7.png|thumb | [[File:Wiggler-Mario-Kart-7.png|thumb|Wiggler as a playable character in ''Mario Kart 7'']] | ||
Wiggler makes its first playable ''Mario Kart'' appearance in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. It takes on a design similar to its design from ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' and ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', but notably has one fewer body segment, with four arms and two feet. Its lower pair of arms hold the steering wheel, and its top pair of arms spread out when it gets a speed boost. If Wiggler is being played as, and gets hit with an item or runs into an obstacle, it will get angry and turn red temporarily, though this does not affect gameplay. This extended animation is unique to Wiggler within the entire ''Mario Kart'' series. Wiggler also enters its angry red form during its losing animation. Like [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Rosalina]], Wiggler is a part of the Cruiser weight class, and as a result, its speed, weight, and off-road stats get an above average boost. Wiggler is unlocked by placing first in the 150cc [[Leaf Cup]]. Wiggler reuses its artwork from ''Mario Super Sluggers''; this creates an inconsistency as it only has one pair of arms in its artwork but has two in-game. | Wiggler makes its first playable ''Mario Kart'' appearance in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. It takes on a design similar to its design from ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' and ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', but notably has one fewer body segment, with four arms and two feet. Its lower pair of arms hold the steering wheel, and its top pair of arms spread out when it gets a speed boost. If Wiggler is being played as, and gets hit with an item or runs into an obstacle, it will get angry and turn red temporarily, though this does not affect gameplay. This extended animation is unique to Wiggler within the entire ''Mario Kart'' series. Wiggler also enters its angry red form during its losing animation. Like [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Rosalina]], Wiggler is a part of the Cruiser weight class, and as a result, its speed, weight, and off-road stats get an above average boost. Wiggler is unlocked by placing first in the 150cc [[Leaf Cup]]. Wiggler reuses its artwork from ''Mario Super Sluggers''; this creates an inconsistency as it only has one pair of arms and five segments in its artwork but has two pairs of arms and four segments in-game. | ||
Big Wigglers return as obstacles in {{classic-link|Wii|Maple Treeway}}. They jump when they get hit by a [[Super Star|Star]] or a [[Bob-omb]]. | Big Wigglers return as obstacles in {{classic-link|Wii|Maple Treeway}}. They jump when they get hit by a [[Super Star|Star]] or a [[Bob-omb]]. | ||
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====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==== | ====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==== | ||
[[File:MK8D Wiggler WiiMapleTreeway.jpg|thumb|left|Wiggler racing on {{classic-link|Wii|Maple Treeway}} in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']] | |||
[[File:MK8D Wiggler WiiMapleTreeway.jpg|thumb|left|Wiggler racing on {{classic-link|Wii|Maple Treeway}}]] | Although no Wigglers physically appear in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' or the initial release of ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', these games include the [[Wild Wiggler]] ATV, which is designed after a Wiggler. | ||
In the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass| | In the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'' DLC, Big Wigglers return in {{classic|Wii|Maple Treeway}} and {{classic|Tour|Madrid Drive}}, while one was added to {{classic-link|DS|Mario Circuit}}.<ref>{{cite|author=任天堂ホームページ|date=March 2, 2023|url=youtu.be/tX38Lfia-qw|title=DS マリオサーキット|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=March 2, 2023}}</ref> A silhouette of a Wiggler appears during the staff credits for the ''Booster Course Pass''. A standalone Wiggler became playable in Wave 5 of the ''Booster Course Pass''.<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=June 21, 2023|url=youtu.be/1Qo6afYUo_w|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass Wave 5 - Nintendo Direct 6.21.2023|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 21, 2023}}</ref> Wiggler is a heavyweight driver, sharing statistics with Donkey Kong, [[Waluigi]], and [[Roy Koopa|Roy]], though much like [[Metal Mario]] and [[Pink Gold Peach]], Wiggler has the kart frame size of a middleweight driver. Wiggler notably possesses the highest speed stat among all medium-sized drivers. Like in ''Mario Kart 7'', it retains its four-segment body and becomes temporarily angry after getting hit by an item or obstacle or failing a [[Rocket Start]]. Unlike in ''Mario Kart 7'', its top pair of arms no longer spread out when it gets a speed boost and are now used to hold items from Item Boxes. It also briefly turns angry in its anti-gravity-specific trick animation when riding a bike or ATV. It uses an orange [[Peach Parasol (glider)|Peach Parasol]] unlike in ''Mario Kart 7'', making it one of the few characters to use a recolor of this glider. Wiggler also retains both of its Grand Prix [[rival]]s from ''Mario Kart 7'', these being [[Yoshi]] and [[Shy Guy]]. Unlike in ''Mario Kart 7'', When Wiggler loses, it no longer turns into its red angry form; it instead does a sad animation like most other characters. It is also the only character to still have two hands on the steering wheel/handlebars when holding an item due to having four arms. | ||
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A Wiggler Cup is assigned an ID in the internal data of ''Mario Kart Tour'', albeit it never appeared in-game prior to the end of the game's new content. | A Wiggler Cup is assigned an ID in the internal data of ''Mario Kart Tour'', albeit it never appeared in-game prior to the end of the game's new content. | ||
===''Game & Watch Gallery 4''=== | |||
[[File:GWG4-Boxing Gameplay.png|frame|Luigi fighting a Wiggler in ''Game & Watch Gallery 4'']] | |||
A Wiggler appears in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]'' as the first opponent [[Luigi]] faces in the Modern mode of ''[[Boxing]]''. Its face turns red for a second whenever it gets hit. | |||
===''Mario & Luigi'' series=== | ===''Mario & Luigi'' series=== | ||
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In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'', Wiggler drops [[List of clothing in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions#Flower Pants|Flower Pants]] upon defeat. | In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'', Wiggler drops [[List of clothing in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions#Flower Pants|Flower Pants]] upon defeat. | ||
====''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''==== | ||
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Once Wiggler's HP has been defeated, Paper Kamek will be able to be attacked normally. Paper Kamek must be defeated for the battle to end, otherwise, he will revive Wiggler with lots of HP after several turns and retreat into the background. If Paper Kamek is defeated while Wiggler is active (through counterattacks), Wiggler will also be instantly defeated. | Once Wiggler's HP has been defeated, Paper Kamek will be able to be attacked normally. Paper Kamek must be defeated for the battle to end, otherwise, he will revive Wiggler with lots of HP after several turns and retreat into the background. If Paper Kamek is defeated while Wiggler is active (through counterattacks), Wiggler will also be instantly defeated. | ||
After the battle, Paper Kamek flies away while Wiggler apologizes saying he | After the battle, Paper Kamek flies away while Wiggler apologizes saying he did not know what got into him and passes out, shortly being carried off by [[Paragoomba]]s. The heroes and Starlow mourn over the loss of Wiggler, but he returns in the [[Flutter|form of a butterfly]] and offers to take them to the peak of [[Mount Brrr]]. He remains in this form for the rest of the game. | ||
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===''Mario Tennis'' series=== | ===''Mario Tennis'' series=== | ||
====''Mario Power Tennis'' / ''New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis''==== | ====''Mario Power Tennis'' / ''New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis''==== | ||
[[File:MPT Wiggler.jpg|thumb | [[File:MPT Wiggler.jpg|thumb|150px|Solo picture of Wiggler for ''Mario Power Tennis'']] | ||
Wiggler is an unlockable character in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', marking its first playable role. Unlike in other appearances, this Wiggler's body is curved upwards and has two gloved hands to hold a tennis racket. It is a defensive type, like [[Waluigi]]. It has the best reach in the game, but its swing ends slowly, and it lacks power and speed. Its power shot is [[Anger Management]], where it becomes mad and spins and hits the ball. Receivers that do not use their defensive power shot are knocked back and spun in a tornado, making lunges difficult. Its [[Flutter Return|defensive power shot]] allows it to morph into a [[Flutter]] and fly to get the ball. If Wiggler wins, it becomes overjoyed and becomes a Flutter, but when it loses, it transforms into its angry form and throws a temper tantrum. As with all characters, this Wiggler has a trophy-winning sequence. Luigi and Diddy Kong present Wiggler its trophy, but Diddy Kong accidentally kicks a tennis ball which causes Wiggler to trip. Diddy Kong and Luigi anticipate its anger, but Wiggler notices its trophy and calms. Luigi goes to it to see if Wiggler is okay, but Diddy then trips on the ball, falling onto both Luigi and Wiggler. Luigi and Diddy Kong then panic and flee as Wiggler turns red with anger and begins to chase them. | Wiggler is an unlockable character in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', marking its first playable role. Unlike in other appearances, this Wiggler's body is curved upwards and has two gloved hands to hold a tennis racket. It is a defensive type, like [[Waluigi]]. It has the best reach in the game, but its swing ends slowly, and it lacks power and speed. Its power shot is [[Anger Management]], where it becomes mad and spins and hits the ball. Receivers that do not use their defensive power shot are knocked back and spun in a tornado, making lunges difficult. Its [[Flutter Return|defensive power shot]] allows it to morph into a [[Flutter]] and fly to get the ball. If Wiggler wins, it becomes overjoyed and becomes a Flutter, but when it loses, it transforms into its angry form and throws a temper tantrum. As with all characters, this Wiggler has a trophy-winning sequence. Luigi and Diddy Kong present Wiggler its trophy, but Diddy Kong accidentally kicks a tennis ball which causes Wiggler to trip. Diddy Kong and Luigi anticipate its anger, but Wiggler notices its trophy and calms. Luigi goes to it to see if Wiggler is okay, but Diddy then trips on the ball, falling onto both Luigi and Wiggler. Luigi and Diddy Kong then panic and flee as Wiggler turns red with anger and begins to chase them. | ||
===''Super Princess Peach''=== | ===''Super Princess Peach''=== | ||
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[[File:SPP Wiggler.png|thumb|160px|Wiggler's boss battle in ''Super Princess Peach'']] | [[File:SPP Wiggler.png|thumb|160px|Wiggler's boss battle in ''Super Princess Peach'']] | ||
In ''Super Princess Peach'', a Wiggler serves as the boss of [[Fury Volcano]], the fourth world of the game. It attacks by becoming angry and sending rocks down while running back and forth, some of which contain crystals. To defeat it, Peach has to use Rage to push a spring underneath the platform down. It flips the Wiggler over and shows a weak spot, which Peach needs to jump on. After three hits, the Wiggler spews out [[smoke]] from the flower on its head that damages Peach gradually unless she uses the [[Joy (vibe)|Joy Vibe]] to blow it away. After landing two more hits, Wiggler is finally defeated and another [[Toad (species)|Toad]] is rescued. | In ''Super Princess Peach'', a Wiggler serves as the boss of [[Fury Volcano]], the fourth world of the game. It attacks by becoming angry and sending rocks down while running back and forth, some of which contain crystals. To defeat it, Peach has to use Rage to push a spring underneath the platform down. It flips the Wiggler over and shows a weak spot, which Peach needs to jump on. After three hits, the Wiggler spews out [[smoke]] from the flower on its head that damages Peach gradually unless she uses the [[Joy (vibe)|Joy Vibe]] to blow it away. After landing two more hits, Wiggler is finally defeated and another [[Toad (species)|Toad]] is rescued. | ||
===''Mario Super Sluggers''=== | ===''Mario Super Sluggers''=== | ||
Wiggler appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. Wiggler is a team player for [[Yoshi]]'s team, the [[Yoshi Islanders#Mario Super Sluggers|Yoshi Eggs]]. In Challenge Mode, he acts as a roller coaster in [[Yoshi Park]], but has lost his temper and speedily races on the track. Mario must change the direction of the rails in order to steer Wiggler off the track and calm him down. Afterward, he joins Mario's baseball team. Wiggler has above average batting and running speed, but below average pitching and fielding. Wiggler uses [[Angry Attack]] as his special ability, which it knocks his opponent in a successful close play. Wiggler has a similar appearance as in ''Mario Power Tennis'', having one pair of arms to hold his glove or his particularly small bat. Wiggler shares good chemistry with [[Blooper]], [[King Boo]], and [[Petey Piranha]] and no bad chemistry with any of the characters. | Wiggler appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. Wiggler is a team player for [[Yoshi]]'s team, the [[Yoshi Islanders#Mario Super Sluggers|Yoshi Eggs]]. In Challenge Mode, he acts as a roller coaster in [[Yoshi Park]], but has lost his temper and speedily races on the track. Mario must change the direction of the rails in order to steer Wiggler off the track and calm him down. Afterward, he joins Mario's baseball team. Wiggler has above average batting and running speed, but below average pitching and fielding. Wiggler uses [[Angry Attack]] as his special ability, which it knocks his opponent in a successful close play. Wiggler has a similar appearance as in ''Mario Power Tennis'', having one pair of arms to hold his glove or his particularly small bat. Wiggler shares good chemistry with [[Blooper]], [[King Boo]], and [[Petey Piranha]] and no bad chemistry with any of the characters. | ||
===''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''=== | ===''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''=== | ||
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Wiggler appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'' following the version 4.0 update. He is classified as a Power-type character and, after using his Special Shot or getting attacked, becomes angry, powering up his drive. | Wiggler appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'' following the version 4.0 update. He is classified as a Power-type character and, after using his Special Shot or getting attacked, becomes angry, powering up his drive. | ||
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===''Dr. Mario World''=== | ===''Dr. Mario World''=== | ||
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===''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope''=== | ===''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope''=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Wiggler attacking the train.png|thumb|left|200px|A Wiggler attacking the [[Wiggler Train]] in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'']] | ||
A Wiggler appears in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' on [[Terra Flora]] as a boss possessed by [[Darkmess]] that chases after the Wiggler Train.<ref>Nintendo (September 10, 2022). [https://youtu.be/1gvFeYoxmQQ Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Wiggler Boss Battle Gameplay Trailer - Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 10, 2022.</ref> Mario and co. must destroy 16 Darkmess eyes on the Wiggler within 12 turns before it destroys the train. | A Wiggler appears in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' on [[Terra Flora]] as a boss possessed by [[Darkmess]] that chases after the Wiggler Train.<ref>Nintendo (September 10, 2022). [https://youtu.be/1gvFeYoxmQQ Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Wiggler Boss Battle Gameplay Trailer - Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 10, 2022.</ref> Mario and co. must destroy 16 Darkmess eyes on the Wiggler within 12 turns before it destroys the train. | ||
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===Other appearances=== | ===Other appearances and references=== | ||
====''Super Mario Bros.'' (1993 film)==== | |||
Wigglers are referenced in the 1993 [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|''Super Mario Bros.'' film]] as a taxi cab company called "Wiggler". Later in the film, a brand of alcohol called "Wiggler Malt Liquor" is seen advertised on a neon sign at the [[Boom Boom Bar]]. | |||
====''Yoshi's Story''==== | |||
A Wiggler that is very different from the normal Wiggler (being a furry, green Wiggler) known as the [[Fuzzy Wiggler]] appears in ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''. The Fuzzy Wiggler turns blue when stomped on, and once it is defeated, it drops a [[Melon]]. | |||
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====''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''==== | |||
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A green bus that closely resembles the Wiggler from ''Super Mario Sunshine'', known as the Wiggler Wagon, appears in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' as a moving obstacle on the [[GCN Mushroom Bridge|Mushroom Bridge]] and [[Mushroom City]] racing tracks. Crashing into it will deal a heavy blow to racers, resulting in their items being lost. According to early screenshots, it seems multiple Wiggler Wagons were planned to appear on Mushroom City. | |||
====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''==== | |||
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While normal Wigglers do not physically appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', [[Swiggler]] appears as one of the earlier boss battles, a Shroob-created Wiggler that is fought in the [[Vim Factory]]. | |||
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | |||
In the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], there are a few items of a Wiggler. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Wiggler is featured in the form of a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]] and a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]], and in [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]], the Wiggler sticker can be used by any fighter to increase their launch resistance by 16 units. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', there is a trophy of both a Wiggler and "Paper Wiggler," depicting its form in the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Wiggler appears as a Novice-class support [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] that takes up one support slot, and using it equips the fighter with a [[List of Super Smash Bros. series items#Lip's Stick|Lip's Stick]] at the start of battle. The Wiggler spirit's puppet fighter is Yoshi and is fought on the [[Yoshi's Island (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Yoshi's Island (Melee)]] stage. | |||
====''Mario Tennis Open''==== | |||
A tennis racket Mii gear based on Wiggler is available in ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]''. | |||
====''Lego City Undercover''==== | |||
[[File:Mariocameo10LEGOCU.png|thumb|A Wiggler in ''Lego City Undercover'']] | [[File:Mariocameo10LEGOCU.png|thumb|A Wiggler in ''Lego City Undercover'']] | ||
A Wiggler can be found walking across the top of a railway tunnel in the Wii U and Nintendo Switch versions of ''{{wp|Lego City Undercover}}''. | A Wiggler can be found walking across the top of a railway tunnel in the Wii U and Nintendo Switch versions of ''{{wp|Lego City Undercover}}''. | ||
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====''Mario Party 10''==== | |||
A roller coaster attraction based upon a Wiggler appears in [[Mushroom Park]] in ''[[Mario Party 10]]''. | |||
====''Minecraft''==== | |||
In the Super Mario Mash-up of ''[[Minecraft]]'', Silverfish and Sniffers are replaced by Wigglers. | |||
====''Super Mario Odyssey''==== | |||
[[File:Tropical Wiggler Icon SMO.png|thumb|left|Artwork of a Tropical Wiggler]] | |||
[[File:Mechawiggler Artwork SMO.jpg|thumb|150px|Artwork of Mechawiggler]] | |||
While Wigglers themselves do not appear in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', a new variant called the [[Tropical Wiggler]] is introduced. It is a colorful Wiggler capable of stretching its body, appearing only in the [[Lost Kingdom]] and the [[Moon Kingdom]]. Mario can use [[Cappy]] to [[capture]] one to travel over the [[Poison (obstacle)|poison]] that fills the area. | |||
[[Mechawiggler]], a massive insectoid robot based on the Wiggler, appears as one of the many bosses fought in the game. It is found at night in the [[Metro Kingdom]]. It has five glowing orange eyes, with a cyan and pink {{wp|plasma globe}} embedded into each segment including the head, and yellow electricity-producing rods surrounding said globes. Despite the lack of physical resemblance, Mechawiggler gets angry and charges like one after taking enough damage. | |||
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====''Mario Party: The Top 100''==== | |||
In ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'', the same roller coaster based on Wiggler reappears in the minigame, [[Slot Trot]] from ''[[Mario Party 6]]''. | |||
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====''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''==== | |||
[[File:SMBW skating level.png|thumb|Racing Wiggler in ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'']] | |||
Although normal Wigglers do not appear in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'', a Wiggler known as [[Racing Wiggler]] appears in Wiggler Races, where the player must race against it to obtain a [[Wonder Seed]]. [[Pokipede]]s, Wiggler-like caterpillar enemies that move along rails, debut in this game. | |||
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===Physical appearance and traits=== | |||
[[File:MRSoH Angry Wiggler.png|thumb|Artwork of an angry Wiggler from ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''.]] | [[File:MRSoH Angry Wiggler.png|thumb|Artwork of an angry Wiggler from ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''.]] | ||
Wigglers, since their initial incarnation in ''[[Super Mario World]]'', are depicted as large yellow caterpillars with large brown noses, puffed out cheeks, a small flower on their heads, wearing shoes. Wigglers also have orange spots scattered throughout their bodies, and the patterns of these orange spots are variable, emphasized in the ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' minigame [[Which Wiggler?]] When Wigglers are angry, they turn red and sometimes lose either their flower petals as in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' or even the entire flower as in ''Super Mario Maker''. In other instances, however, such as in ''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team'', the flower is intact. Wigglers in ''Super Mario World'' and ''New Super Mario Bros.'' games are generally about half Mario's height and have five segments, including the head. | Wigglers, since their initial incarnation in ''[[Super Mario World]]'', are depicted as large yellow caterpillars with large brown noses, puffed out cheeks, a small flower on their heads, wearing shoes. Wigglers also have orange spots scattered throughout their bodies, and the patterns of these orange spots are variable, emphasized in the ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' minigame [[Which Wiggler?]] When Wigglers are angry, they turn red and sometimes lose either their flower petals as in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' or even the entire flower as in ''Super Mario Maker''. In other instances, however, such as in ''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team'', the flower is intact. Wigglers in ''Super Mario World'' and ''New Super Mario Bros.'' games are generally about half Mario's height and have five segments, including the head. | ||
Wigglers have made a few varied appearances, however. Wigglers in the [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'' cartoon]] are shown to be completely red and more hostile than the ones in the game, have sharp teeth, and make realistic wild animal-like noises. The Wiggler in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' is golden-colored and lacks spots, although its appearance in the remake has been revamped to resemble the more common depiction of Wigglers. In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', the Wiggler is also different from the usual ones, being green and much larger than Mario. Finally, some Wigglers have arms to allow them to play baseball as in ''Mario Super Sluggers'', tennis as in ''Mario Power Tennis'', and even boxing in ''Game & Watch Gallery 4''. In these incarnations, they wear gloves instead of shoes. Gloves and shoes, however, may be interchangeable since the Wiggler in ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' is directly shown transforming his shoes into hands. The size and number of segments can also vary. For instance, the Wiggler in ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'' towers over Mario, an [[:File:Size chart.jpg|official size chart]] shows a Wiggler (without the flower) as roughly as tall as Mario, and Wigglers are huge as obstacles in ''Mario Kart Wii'' and ''Mario Kart DS''. Wigglers can be shown with many more segments such as in ''Mario Party 9'', in ''New Super Mario Bros.'', and in ''Hotel Mario'' (though they can be shortened in ''Hotel Mario''). | Wigglers have made a few varied appearances, however. Wigglers in the [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'' cartoon]] are shown to be completely red and more hostile than the ones in the game, have sharp teeth, and make realistic wild animal-like noises. The Wiggler in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' is golden-colored and lacks spots, although its appearance in the remake has been revamped to resemble the more common depiction of Wigglers. In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', the Wiggler is also different from the usual ones, being green and much larger than Mario. Finally, some Wigglers have arms to allow them to play baseball as in ''Mario Super Sluggers'', tennis as in ''Mario Power Tennis'', and even boxing in ''Game & Watch Gallery 4''. In these incarnations, they wear gloves instead of shoes. Gloves and shoes, however, may be interchangeable since the Wiggler in ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' is directly shown transforming his shoes into hands. The size and number of segments can also vary. For instance, the Wiggler in ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'' towers over Mario, an [[:File:Size chart.jpg|official size chart]] shows a Wiggler (without the flower) as roughly as tall as Mario, and Wigglers are huge as obstacles in ''Mario Kart Wii'' and ''Mario Kart DS''. Wigglers can be shown with many more segments such as in ''Mario Party 9'', in ''New Super Mario Bros.'', and in ''Hotel Mario'' (though they can be shortened in ''Hotel Mario''). Additionally, the playable Wiggler in the ''Mario Kart'' series has four segments rather than the usual five. | ||
Wigglers, though still capable of hurting Mario and his allies, are usually shown to have a calm and gentle disposition by their ambling appearance, but they are easily angered and become aggressive. For instance, the ''[[Mario Party DS]]'' badge for Wiggler describes them as "easily vexed," and Wiggler's offensive Power Shot in ''Mario Power Tennis'' is "Anger Management." While stomping them usually provokes them, Wigglers appear to ignore fireballs and bigger Wigglers ignore Mario completely. Some Wigglers already appear angry such as in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', ''[[Mario Party Star Rush]]'', ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' to serve as faster-moving obstacles for the player. There are some Wigglers, as other common enemies, that can be friendly and even helpful. A number of Wigglers have been allies, and in cases, including in ''Mario Party DS'' and ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', they have requested Mario and his friends to help. Bowser is not often shown directly commanding Wigglers as he does with Goombas and Koopa Troopas, although in ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', Bowser can create a Wiggler for a boss fight and can also spawn a Wiggler in [[Bowser's Block Battle]]. | Wigglers, though still capable of hurting Mario and his allies, are usually shown to have a calm and gentle disposition by their ambling appearance, but they are easily angered and become aggressive. For instance, the ''[[Mario Party DS]]'' badge for Wiggler describes them as "easily vexed," and Wiggler's offensive Power Shot in ''Mario Power Tennis'' is "Anger Management." While stomping them usually provokes them, Wigglers appear to ignore fireballs and bigger Wigglers ignore Mario completely. Some Wigglers already appear angry such as in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', ''[[Mario Party Star Rush]]'', ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' to serve as faster-moving obstacles for the player. There are some Wigglers, as other common enemies, that can be friendly and even helpful. A number of Wigglers have been allies, and in cases, including in ''Mario Party DS'' and ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', they have requested Mario and his friends to help. Bowser is not often shown directly commanding Wigglers as he does with Goombas and Koopa Troopas, although in ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', Bowser can create a Wiggler for a boss fight and can also spawn a Wiggler in [[Bowser's Block Battle]]. | ||
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Bios of Wiggler often depict them as easygoing creatures, while adding in their proneness to fits of anger. In the few games featuring a playable Wiggler, the stats vary, though Wiggler usually has some power and takes advantage of its size. Wiggler can be slow as in ''Mario Power Tennis'' or agile as in ''Mario Super Sluggers''. | Bios of Wiggler often depict them as easygoing creatures, while adding in their proneness to fits of anger. In the few games featuring a playable Wiggler, the stats vary, though Wiggler usually has some power and takes advantage of its size. Wiggler can be slow as in ''Mario Power Tennis'' or agile as in ''Mario Super Sluggers''. | ||
==List of appearances== | |||
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|title1=''[[Super Mario World]]'' | |||
|role1=Enemy | |||
|release1=[[List of games by date#1990|1990]] | |||
|format1=[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] | |||
|title2=''[[Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World]]'' | |||
|role2=Enemy | |||
|release2=[[List of games by date#1994|1994]] | |||
|format2=Super Nintendo Entertainment System | |||
|title3=''[[Hotel Mario]]'' | |||
|role3=Enemy | |||
|release3=1994 | |||
|format3=[[Philips CD-i]] | |||
|title4=''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' | |||
|role4=Enemy | |||
|release4=[[List of games by date#1996|1996]] | |||
|format4=Super Nintendo Entertainment System | |||
|title5=''[[Super Mario 64]]'' | |||
|role5=Boss | |||
|release5=1996 | |||
|format5=[[Nintendo 64]] | |||
|title6=''[[Mario Party 2]]'' | |||
|role6=Non-playable character | |||
|release6=[[List of games by date#1999|1999]] | |||
|format6=Nintendo 64 | |||
|title7=''[[Mario Party 3]]'' | |||
|role7=Minigame asset | |||
|release7=[[List of games by date#2000|2000]] | |||
|format7=Nintendo 64 | |||
|title8=''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]'' | |||
|role8=Enemy | |||
|release8=[[List of games by date#2001|2001]] | |||
|format8=[[Game Boy Advance]] | |||
|title9=''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' | |||
|role9=Boss | |||
|release9=[[List of games by date#2002|2002]] | |||
|format9=[[Nintendo GameCube]] | |||
|title10=''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]'' | |||
|role10=Opponent | |||
|release10=2002 | |||
|format10=Game Boy Advance | |||
|title11=''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' | |||
|role11=Enemy | |||
|release11=[[List of games by date#2003|2003]] | |||
|format11=Game Boy Advance | |||
|title12=''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' | |||
|role12=Bus based on Wiggler | |||
|release12=2003 | |||
|format12=Nintendo GameCube | |||
|title13=''[[Mario Party 5]]'' | |||
|role13=Non-playable character | |||
|release13=2003 | |||
|format13=Nintendo GameCube | |||
|title14=''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' | |||
|role14=Boss | |||
|release14=2003 | |||
|format14=Game Boy Advance | |||
|title15=''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' | |||
|role15=Playable character | |||
|release15=[[List of games by date#2004|2004]] | |||
|format15=Nintendo GameCube | |||
|title16=''[[Mario Party 6]]'' | |||
|role16=Non-playable character | |||
|release16=2004 | |||
|format16=Nintendo GameCube | |||
|title17=''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' | |||
|role17=Boss; minigame asset | |||
|release17=2004 | |||
|format17=[[Nintendo DS]] | |||
|title18=''[[Super Princess Peach]]'' | |||
|role18=Boss | |||
|release18=[[List of games by date#2005|2005]] | |||
|format18=Nintendo DS | |||
|title19=''[[Mario Party 7]]'' | |||
|role19=Non-playable character | |||
|release19=2005 | |||
|format19=Nintendo GameCube | |||
|title20=''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' | |||
|role20=Boss | |||
|release20=2005 | |||
|format20=Nintendo DS | |||
|title21=''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' | |||
|role21=Enemy | |||
|release21=[[List of games by date#2006|2006]] | |||
|format21=Nintendo DS | |||
|title22=''[[Mario Party 8]]'' | |||
|role22=Minigame asset | |||
|release22=[[List of games by date#2007|2007]] | |||
|format22=[[Wii]] | |||
|title23=''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' | |||
|role23=Enemy | |||
|release23=2007 | |||
|format23=Wii | |||
|title24=''[[Mario Party DS]]'' | |||
|role24=Non-playable character | |||
|release24=2007 | |||
|format24=Nintendo DS | |||
|title25=''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' | |||
|role25=Cameo as a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]] | |||
|release25=[[List of games by date#2008|2008]] | |||
|format25=Wii | |||
|title26=''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' | |||
|role26=Course obstacle | |||
|release26=2008 | |||
|format26=Wii | |||
|title27=''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'' | |||
|role27=Playable character | |||
|release27=2008 | |||
|format27=Wii | |||
|title28=''[[New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis]]'' | |||
|role28=Playable character | |||
|release28=[[List of games by date#2009|2009]] | |||
|format28=Wii | |||
|title29=''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' | |||
|role29=Boss | |||
|release29=2009 | |||
|format29=Nintendo DS | |||
|title30=''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' | |||
|role30=Enemy | |||
|release30=2009 | |||
|format30=Wii | |||
|title31=''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' | |||
|role31=Enemy | |||
|release31=[[List of games by date#2010|2010]] | |||
|format31=Wii | |||
|title32=''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' | |||
|role32=Playable character; course obstacle | |||
|release32=[[List of games by date#2011|2011]] | |||
|format32=[[Nintendo 3DS]] | |||
|title33=''[[Mario Party 9]]'' | |||
|role33=Boss | |||
|release33=[[List of games by date#2012|2012]] | |||
|format33=Wii | |||
|title34=''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'' | |||
|role34=Cameo in gear | |||
|release34=2012 | |||
|format34=Nintendo 3DS | |||
|title35=''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' | |||
|role35=Enemy | |||
|release35=2012 | |||
|format35=Nintendo 3DS | |||
|title36=''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'' | |||
|role36=Non-playable character | |||
|release36=2012 | |||
|format36=Nintendo 3DS | |||
|title37=''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' | |||
|role37=Enemy | |||
|release37=2012 | |||
|format37=[[Wii U]] | |||
|title38=''[[New Super Luigi U]]'' | |||
|role38=Enemy | |||
|release38=[[List of games by date#2013|2013]] | |||
|format38=Wii U | |||
|title39=''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'' | |||
|role39=Boss | |||
|release39=2013 | |||
|format39=Nintendo 3DS | |||
|title40=''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'' | |||
|role40=Obstacle; non-playable character | |||
|release40=2013 | |||
|format40=Nintendo 3DS | |||
|title41=''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' | |||
|role41=Background characters | |||
|release41=[[List of games by date#2014|2014]] | |||
|format41=Nintendo 3DS | |||
|title42=''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' | |||
|role42=[[All-Terrain Vehicle|ATV]] part | |||
|release42=2014 | |||
|format42=Wii U | |||
|title43=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' | |||
|role43=[[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|Trophy]] | |||
|release43=2014 | |||
|format43=Nintendo 3DS | |||
|title44=''[[Mario Party 10]]'' | |||
|role44=Cameo | |||
|release44=[[List of games by date#2015|2015]] | |||
|format44=Wii U | |||
|title45=''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]'' | |||
|role45=Enemy | |||
|release45=2015 | |||
|format45=Nintendo 3DS | |||
|title46=''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' | |||
|role46=Enemy | |||
|release46=2015 | |||
|format46=Wii U | |||
|title47=''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' | |||
|role47=Boss | |||
|release47=2015 | |||
|format47=Nintendo 3DS | |||
|title48=''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: Wii U Edition]]'' | |||
|role48=Mob | |||
|release48=[[List of games by date#2016|2016]] | |||
|format48=Wii U | |||
|title49=''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'' | |||
|role49=Obstacle | |||
|release49=2016 | |||
|format49=Nintendo 3DS | |||
|title50=''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]'' | |||
|role50=Enemy | |||
|release50=2016 | |||
|format50=Nintendo 3DS | |||
|title51=''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' | |||
|role51=ATV part; course obstacle; downloadable playable character | |||
|release51=[[List of games by date#2017|2017]] | |||
|format51=[[Nintendo Switch]] | |||
|title52=''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition]]'' | |||
|role52=Mob | |||
|release52=2017 | |||
|format52=Nintendo Switch | |||
|title53=''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'' | |||
|role53=Boss | |||
|release53=2017 | |||
|format53=Nintendo 3DS | |||
|title54=''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'' | |||
|role54=Cameo as a Roller Coaster in [[Slot Trot]] | |||
|release54=2017 | |||
|format54=Nintendo 3DS | |||
|title55=''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition]]'' | |||
|role55=Mob | |||
|release55=[[List of games by date#2018|2018]] | |||
|format55=[[Nintendo 3DS#New Nintendo 3DS/New Nintendo 3DS XL|New Nintendo 3DS]] | |||
|title56=''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: Bedrock Edition]]'' | |||
|role56=Mob | |||
|release56=2018 | |||
|format56=Nintendo Switch | |||
|title57=''[[Super Mario Party]]'' | |||
|role57=Non-playable character | |||
|release57=2018 | |||
|format57=Nintendo Switch | |||
|title58=''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'' | |||
|role58=Boss | |||
|release58=2018 | |||
|format58=Nintendo 3DS | |||
|title59=''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]'' | |||
|role59=Enemy | |||
|release59=[[List of games by date#2019|2019]] | |||
|format59=Nintendo Switch | |||
|title60=''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' | |||
|role60=Enemy | |||
|release60=2019 | |||
|format60=Nintendo Switch | |||
|title61=''[[Dr. Mario World]]'' | |||
|role61=Assistant | |||
|release61=2019 | |||
|format61=iOS / Android | |||
|title62=''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' | |||
|role62=Boss; enemy | |||
|release62=[[List of games by date#2020|2020]] | |||
|format62=Nintendo Switch | |||
|title63=''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' | |||
|role63=Course obstacle/Playable character (2023) | |||
|release63=2020 ([[Halloween Tour (2020)|Halloween Tour]])/2023 ([[Pipe Tour]]) | |||
|format63=iOS / Android | |||
|title64=''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'' | |||
|role64=Playable character (version 4.0.0) | |||
|release64=[[List of games by date#2021|2021]] | |||
|format64=Nintendo Switch | |||
|title65=''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' | |||
|role65=Boss | |||
|release65=[[List of games by date#2022|2022]] | |||
|format65=Nintendo Switch | |||
|title66=''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' | |||
|role66=Enemy | |||
|release66=[[List of games by date#2023|2023]] | |||
|format66=Nintendo Switch | |||
}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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MGSR Character Personalities - Wiggler.png|[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]] | MGSR Character Personalities - Wiggler.png|[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]] | ||
</gallery></i> | </gallery></i> | ||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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|Jap=ハナチャン / ハナちゃん<ref>''Super Mario Galaxy'' internal filename (<tt>StageData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl</tt>) / ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' internal filename (<tt>SystemData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl</tt>); the equivalent string of "Hanachan" (en_name) is「ハナちゃん」(jp_name)</ref> | |Jap=ハナチャン / ハナちゃん<ref>''Super Mario Galaxy'' internal filename (<tt>StageData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl</tt>) / ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' internal filename (<tt>SystemData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl</tt>); the equivalent string of "Hanachan" (en_name) is「ハナちゃん」(jp_name)</ref> | ||
|JapR=Hanachan | |JapR=Hanachan | ||
|JapM=Portmanteau of「花」(''hana'', flower) and the Japanese diminutive honorific suffix「~ちゃん」(''{{wp|Japanese honorifics#Chan|-chan}}''); officially romanized as "Hanachan" | |JapM=Portmanteau of「花」(''hana'', "flower") and the Japanese diminutive honorific suffix「~ちゃん」(''{{wp|Japanese honorifics#Chan|-chan}}''); officially romanized as "Hanachan" | ||
|ChiS=花之子< | |ChiS=花毛毛 | ||
|ChiSM= | |ChiSR=Huā Máomáo | ||
|ChiS2=花之子 <small>(before ''Super Mario Party'')</small> | |||
|ChiS2R=Huā zhī Zǐ | |||
|ChiSM=From「花」(''huā'', "flower") and「毛毛虫」(''máomaochóng'', "caterpillar") | |||
|ChiS2M=Sprite/Spirit/Child of Flower | |||
|ChiT=花毛毛 | |ChiT=花毛毛 | ||
|ChiTR=Huā Máomáo | |ChiTR=Huā Máomáo | ||
|ChiTM=From「花」(''huā'', flower) and「毛毛蟲」(''máomaochóng'', caterpillar) | |ChiTM=From「花」(''huā'', "flower") and「毛毛蟲」(''máomaochóng'', "caterpillar") | ||
|Dut=Wiggler | |Dut=Wiggler | ||
|Fre=Wiggler | |Fre=Wiggler | ||
| | |Fre2=Chenille | ||
|Fre2M=Caterpillar | |||
|Ger=Wiggler | |Ger=Wiggler | ||
|Ita=Torcibruco | |Ita=Torcibruco | ||
|ItaM= | |ItaM=Inflection of ''torcere'' ("to twist"), combined with ''bruco'' ("caterpillar") | ||
|Kor=꽃충이 | |Kor=꽃충이 | ||
|KorR=Kkochchung-i | |KorR=Kkochchung-i | ||
|KorM=Portmanteau of "꽃" (''kkot'', flower) and "충" (''chung'', worm), with "~이" (''-i'', | |KorM=Portmanteau of "꽃" (''kkot'', "flower") and "{{hover|蟲|충}}" (''chung'', Hanja form of "worm"), combined with with "~이" (''-i'', Korean noun-deriving suffix) | ||
|PorA=Wiggler | |PorA=Wiggler | ||
|PorE=Lagartola | |PorE=Lagartola | ||
|PorEM=Portmanteau of | |PorEM=Portmanteau of ''lagarta'' ("caterpillar") and ''tola'' ("foolish") | ||
|Rom=Omidă de grotă <small>(''Super Mario World'' television series, episode "[[Ghosts 'R' Us]]")</small> | |Rom=Omidă de grotă <small>(''Super Mario World'' television series, episode "[[Ghosts 'R' Us]]")</small> | ||
|RomM=Grotto caterpillar | |Rom2=Omidă <small>(''Super Mario World'' television series, episode "[[Mama Luigi]]")</small> | ||
|RomM=Grotto caterpillar | |||
|Rom2M=Caterpillar | |||
|Rus=Егоза | |Rus=Егоза | ||
|RusR=Egoza | |RusR=Egoza | ||
|RusM=Fidget | |RusM=Fidget | ||
|Spa=Floruga | |Spa=Floruga | ||
|SpaM=Portmanteau of | |SpaM=Portmanteau of ''flor'' ("flower") and ''oruga'' ("caterpillar") | ||
}} | }} | ||