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'''Koopa Shells''', also known as simply '''shells''', are the shells of [[Koopa Troopa]]s that appear as items in many [[list of games|games]] in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. Regardless of whether or not the Koopa Troopa is still inside the Koopa Shell, the shell can be kicked, carried, or thrown around, which can defeat enemies and destroy certain obstacles. However, they generally do not lose speed when rebounding. Similar behavior is given to shells of other [[Koopa (species)|Koopa clan]] species, such as [[Buzzy Beetle]] [[Buzzy Shell|Shell]]s, [[Spiny]] [[Spiny Shell|Shell]]s, and the [[Bowser's Shell|shells]] of [[Bowser]]'s [[Koopa (Bowser's species)|species]].
'''Koopa Shells''' (alternatively '''Koopa shells'''), also known as '''Koopa Troopa Shells''' (alternatively '''Koopa Troopa shells''') or simply '''shells''', are the shells of [[Koopa Troopa]]s that appear as items in many [[list of games|games]] in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. Regardless of whether or not the Koopa Troopa is still inside the Koopa Shell, the shell can be [[kick]]ed, carried, or [[Shell Toss|thrown]] around, which can defeat enemies and destroy certain obstacles. Koopa Shells generally do not lose speed when rebounding. Similar behavior is given to shells of other [[Koopa (species)|Koopa clan]] species, such as [[Buzzy Shell]]s, [[Spiny Shell]]s, and [[Bowser's Shell]].
 
In many games, Koopa Shells appear in different colors, most commonly [[Green Shell|green]] and [[Red Shell|red]]. In a few games, notably the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series, the different colors have different properties.


In many games, Koopa Shells appear in different colors, most commonly [[Green Shell|green]] and [[Red Shell|red]]. In a few games, notably in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series, the different colors have different properties.
==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
===''Super Mario'' series===
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====''Super Mario Bros. 2''====
====''Super Mario Bros. 2''====
[[File:Red Shell SMB2 Sprite.png|frame|left]]
[[File:Red Shell SMB2 Sprite.png|frame|left]]
'''Turtle Shells''',<ref>''Nintendo Power'' Volume 1, page 9.</ref> also named '''shells'''<ref>''Super Mario All-Stars'' instruction booklet, page 20.</ref> or '''Koopa Shells''',<ref>NES Game Atlas Nintendo Player's Guide, page 12.</ref> reappear in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', where they are always red and replace the big-lipped black head-like objects known as "Big Face" (ビッグフェイス<ref>''Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic'' instruction booklet, page 24.</ref>) from ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]''. They are plucked from the [[grass]] and can be thrown - the Shell will slide forward, defeating most enemies it hits, until it makes contact with a wall and disappears. With some difficulty, it is possible to actually get on top of the shells and ride them. These shells cannot hurt Mario and his gang in this game.
'''Turtle Shells''',<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 1|date=July/August 1988|page=9|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref> also named '''shells'''<ref>{{cite|''Super Mario All-Stars'' instruction booklet|page=20|language=American English|date=1993|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref> or '''Koopa Shells''',<ref>{{cite|title=''NES Game Atlas'' Nintendo Player's Guide|date=1991|publisher=Nintendo of America|page=12}}</ref> reappear in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', where they are always red and replace the big-lipped black head-like objects known as "Big Face" (ビッグフェイス<ref>{{cite|title=''Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo|page=24|date=1987}}</ref>) from ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]''. They are plucked from the [[grass]] and can be thrown - the Shell will slide forward, defeating most enemies it hits, until it makes contact with a wall and disappears. With some difficulty, it is possible to actually get on top of the shells and ride them. These shells cannot hurt Mario and his gang in this game.


In ''[[Super Mario Advance]]'', Shells function more akin to how they do in standard Mario games, as they now rebound off walls instead of disappearing and can now hurt the player if they touch the shell's sides. A [[heart]] also appears for each enemy it defeats. It is also larger and so takes extra time to pluck it out of the ground.
In ''[[Super Mario Advance]]'', Shells function more akin to how they do in standard Mario games, as they now rebound off walls instead of disappearing and can now hurt the player if they touch the shell's sides. A [[heart]] also appears for each enemy it defeats. It is also larger and so takes extra time to pluck it out of the ground.
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====''Super Mario World''====
====''Super Mario World''====
Koopa Shells appear in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. However, instead of the Koopa Troopa retracting back into its shell when attacked from above, it will slide out of its shell, becoming a [[Beach Koopa|Koopa without a Shell]]. If the Koopa without a Shell finds its shell again, it will go back inside it. Attacking them from the side and underneath, however, keeps them in the shell, in addition to flipping them upside-down, but they leave when they come to rather than keeping them on. This is the first game where the different shell colors have different behaviors independent of the Koopa Troopa itself; in this case, it changes how [[Yoshi]] reacts to eating them:
Koopa Shells appear in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. However, instead of the Koopa Troopa retracting back into its shell when attacked from above, it will slide out of its shell, becoming a [[Unshelled Koopa Troopa|Koopa without a Shell]]. If the Koopa without a Shell finds its shell again, it will go back inside it. Attacking them from the side and underneath, however, keeps them in the shell, in addition to flipping them upside-down, but they leave when they come to rather than keeping them on. This is the first game where the different shell colors have different behaviors independent of the Koopa Troopa itself; in this case, it changes how [[Yoshi]] reacts to eating them:
*[[Green Shell]]s do not give [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] who eat them any additional abilities, unlike the other shells.
*[[Green Shell]]s do not give [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] who eat them any additional abilities, unlike the other shells.
*[[Red Shell]]s allow Yoshis to breath a single blast of horizontally moving fireballs.
*[[Red Shell]]s allow Yoshis to breathe a single blast of horizontally moving fireballs.
*[[Yellow Shell]]s cause the Yoshi to make tremors whenever it lands.
*[[Yellow Shell]]s cause the Yoshi to make [[sand cloud]]s whenever it lands.
*[[Blue Shell]]s turn the Yoshi into a [[Winged Yoshi]] for a brief period.
*[[Blue Shell]]s turn the Yoshi into a [[Winged Yoshi]] for a brief period.
Additionally, a Yoshi of colors other than green will be given the respective-colored shell's powers in addition to the kind the Yoshi eats.
Additionally, a Yoshi of colors other than green will be given the respective-colored shell's powers in addition to the kind the Yoshi eats.


[[Shell (flashing)|Flashing Shell]]s, caused by a yellow Koopa without a Shell finding an unoccupied shell, causing it to invincibly pursue Mario while rapidly changing color. If a Yoshi eats this kind of shell, they get all the powers at once.
A [[Shell (flashing)|flashing Shell]] is formed by a yellow Koopa without a Shell finding an unoccupied shell, causing it to invincibly pursue Mario while rapidly changing color. If a Yoshi eats this kind of shell, they get all the powers at once.


Once [[Fall]] is unlocked by beating [[Funky (level)|Funky]] in the original game, or by [[Completion|clearing all 96 exits]] in ''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]'', all Koopa Shells become Mario masks but otherwise function the same; many instances of Green and Red Shells and Koopa Troopas are also replaced with Yellow and Blue Shells and Mask Koopas, respectively though green and red variants of each can still be found.
Once [[Fall]] is unlocked by beating [[Funky (level)|Funky]] in the original game, or by [[Completion|clearing all 96 exits]] in ''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]'', all Koopa Shells become Mario masks but otherwise function the same; many instances of Green and Red Shells and Koopa Troopas are also replaced with Yellow and Blue Shells and Mask Koopas, respectively though green and red variants of each can still be found.
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====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''====
====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''====
[[File:Flaming Silver Stars.png|thumb|left|Luigi riding on a Koopa Shell in ''Super Mario 64 DS'']]
[[File:Flaming Silver Stars.png|thumb|left|Luigi riding on a Koopa Shell in ''Super Mario 64 DS'']]
Koopa Shells, also described as "'''shiny shells'''," are rare objects in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. They only appear in green and can be obtained by hitting some [[! Block|yellow block]]s or attacking a [[Koopa Troopa]] to get it out of its shell. When Mario [[jump]]s on a Koopa Shell, he can travel at fast speed and ram into enemies to defeat them instantly. Riding a shell also allows Mario to navigate over [[lava]] or water. Additionally, if Mario grabs a Koopa Shell while underwater, he can hold the shell in front of him and use it to [[swim]] faster in water for a short period of time. When he rides on a Koopa Shell, the theme that plays is the one used for the [[Wing Cap]] and [[Vanish Cap]]. [[List of Super Mario 64 pre-release and unused content|Unused]] alternate models for both green and red shells exist in the game's data.
Koopa Shells,<ref>''Super Mario 64'' English instruction booklet, page 18.</ref> also referred to as '''shiny shells''' (or '''Shiny Shells'''),<ref>{{cite|author=Pelland, Scott; Owsen, Dan|title=''Super Mario 64'' Player's Guide|date=1996|page=8|language=American English|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref><ref>{{cite|date=February 24, 1998|archive=web.archive.org/web/19980224194049/http://www.nintendo.com/n64/super_mario64/items.html|title=Items {{!}} ''Nintendo: Super Mario 64 Strategy''|accessdate=February 23, 2018|publisher=Nintendo.com|language=American English}}</ref> are rare objects in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. They only appear in green and can be obtained by hitting some [[! Block|yellow block]]s or attacking a [[Koopa Troopa]] to get it out of its shell. When Mario [[jump]]s on a Koopa Shell, he can travel at fast speed and ram into enemies to defeat them instantly. Riding a shell also allows Mario to navigate over [[lava]] or water. Additionally, if Mario grabs a Koopa Shell while underwater, he can hold the shell in front of him and use it to [[swim]] faster in water for a short period of time. When he rides on a Koopa Shell, the theme that plays is the one used for the [[Wing Cap]] and [[Vanish Cap]]. [[List of Super Mario 64 pre-release and unused content|Unused]] alternate models for both green and red shells exist in the game's data.


Koopa Shells make a return in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', where they can be ridden on (and used underwater) once again. Additionally, they may appear behind some brick blocks as well. Yoshi can eat Koopa Shells and spit them out, although they disappear upon hitting a wall. Some [[minigame]]s found in ''Super Mario 64 DS'' require use of a Koopa Shell, such as [[Shuffle Shell]].
Koopa Shells make a return in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', where they can be ridden on (and used underwater) once again. Additionally, they may appear behind some brick blocks as well. Yoshi can eat Koopa Shells and spit them out, although they disappear upon hitting a wall. Some [[minigame]]s found in ''Super Mario 64 DS'' require use of a Koopa Shell, such as [[Shuffle Shell]].
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*[[Red Shell]]s home in on enemies when thrown and give a moderate speed boost in the water.
*[[Red Shell]]s home in on enemies when thrown and give a moderate speed boost in the water.
*[[Gold Shell]]s home in on enemies when thrown, can break open golden [[Treasure Chest]]s, and give a large speed boost in the water.
*[[Gold Shell]]s home in on enemies when thrown, can break open golden [[Treasure Chest]]s, and give a large speed boost in the water.
Additionally, [[Cosmic Mario]] gains a blue-colored shell when he grabs a Koopa Shell to swim underwater with.
Additionally, [[Cosmic Mario]] gains a blue-colored shell when he grabs a Koopa Shell to swim underwater with.


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Koopa Shells reappear in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', generally acting as they do in ''Super Mario 3D Land'', though a character must bounce one eight times rather than five to obtain a [[1-Up Mushroom]]. Similarly to ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', jumping on a Koopa Troopa kicks it out of its shell, allowing a character to hold it. While carrying a shell and running, characters can enter it by [[crouch]]ing. In this state, they slide across the ground and the surface of water while moving, similarly to [[Shell Mario]], and most enemies they contact are defeated. Each character has a different shell color in this state: [[Mario]]'s shell becomes red, [[Toad]]'s shell becomes blue, [[Princess Peach|Peach]]'s shell becomes pink, [[Rosalina]]'s shell becomes cyan, and [[Luigi]]'s shell remains the same green color. After being in a Koopa Shell for a certain amount of time, characters automatically exit the shell and become dizzy. Characters can also climb into the shell while stationary; pressing the jump button in this state makes the shell jump and spin in place for the time the character is in the shell. If this occurs, the character cannot be forced out of the shell. Characters that touch the [[Goal Pole]] while moving in a Koopa Shell are rewarded with an [[extra life]].
Koopa Shells reappear in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', generally acting as they do in ''Super Mario 3D Land'', though a character must bounce one eight times rather than five to obtain a [[1-Up Mushroom]]. Similarly to ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', jumping on a Koopa Troopa kicks it out of its shell, allowing a character to hold it. While carrying a shell and running, characters can enter it by [[crouch]]ing. In this state, they slide across the ground and the surface of water while moving, similarly to [[Shell Mario]], and most enemies they contact are defeated. Each character has a different shell color in this state: [[Mario]]'s shell becomes red, [[Toad]]'s shell becomes blue, [[Princess Peach|Peach]]'s shell becomes pink, [[Rosalina]]'s shell becomes cyan, and [[Luigi]]'s shell remains the same green color. After being in a Koopa Shell for a certain amount of time, characters automatically exit the shell and become dizzy. Characters can also climb into the shell while stationary; pressing the jump button in this state makes the shell jump and spin in place for the time the character is in the shell. If this occurs, the character cannot be forced out of the shell. Characters that touch the [[Goal Pole]] while moving in a Koopa Shell are rewarded with an [[extra life]].


In ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'', Koopa Shells act near-identically to the original game, and identically across both campaigns. Hower, in contrast to the original game, Koopa Shells can no longer be occupied idly, as the shell always slides in the direction a character is facing when it is entered; the touch cursor can be used to stop them, though. In the ''Bowser's Fury'' campaign, [[Bowser Jr.]] can also use his [[Magic Paintbrush]] to bounce a Koopa Shell, and bouncing it eight times produces a [[Lucky Bell]] rather than a 1-Up Mushroom, as lives are absent. [[Kitten]]s may also juggle a Koopa Shell automatically if they claw into it repeatedly against a wall. Some interactions can be observed exclusively in the ''Bowser's Fury'' campaign. Unlike in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', Koopa Shells can destroy [[Rock Block]]s if thrown. {{conjectural|Cat [[little bird]]s}} fly away if a Koopa Shell is kicked or thrown near them. If a Koopa Shell is kicked or thrown onto the water surrounding an island of [[Lake Lapcat]], it will continue moving in the water until it is a certain distance away from Mario, upon which it becomes unloaded and stops moving until Mario comes close enough for it to be visible again. By riding [[Plessie]], the player can also deflect Koopa Shells that are moving on the water's surface.  
In ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'', Koopa Shells act near-identically to the original game, and identically across both campaigns. Hower, in contrast to the original game, Koopa Shells can no longer be occupied idly, as the shell always slides in the direction a character is facing when it is entered; the touch cursor can be used to stop them, though. In the ''Bowser's Fury'' campaign, [[Bowser Jr.]] can also use his [[magic brush]] to bounce a Koopa Shell, and bouncing it eight times produces a [[Lucky Bell]] rather than a 1-Up Mushroom, as lives are absent. [[Kitten]]s may also juggle a Koopa Shell automatically if they claw into it repeatedly against a wall. Some interactions can be observed exclusively in the ''Bowser's Fury'' campaign. Unlike in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', Koopa Shells can destroy [[Rock Block]]s if thrown. [[Seagull]]s fly away if a Koopa Shell is kicked or thrown near them. If a Koopa Shell is kicked or thrown onto the water surrounding an island of [[Lake Lapcat]], it will continue moving in the water until it is a certain distance away from Mario, upon which it becomes unloaded and stops moving until Mario comes close enough for it to be visible again. By riding [[Plessie]], the player can also deflect Koopa Shells that are moving on the water's surface.  
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Koopa Shells also appear in ''[[Mario's Time Machine]]'' for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]], appearing in yellow and red depending on the location. Getting hit by the shell simply stuns Mario temporarily, rather than damaging him.
Koopa Shells also appear in ''[[Mario's Time Machine]]'' for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]], appearing in yellow and red depending on the location. Getting hit by the shell simply stuns Mario temporarily, rather than damaging him.


===''Yoshi'' franchise===
===''Yoshi'' (NES)===
====''Yoshi'' (NES)====
[[File:YoshiNES-RedShell-BType.png|frame|right]]
[[File:YoshiNES-RedShell-BType.png|frame|right]]
A red Koopa Shell makes a small appearance in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] version of ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]'' after the player clears level 4 of the B-Type game, rewarding the player 400 points.
A red Koopa Shell makes a small appearance in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] version of ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]'' after the player clears level 4 of the B-Type game, rewarding the player 400 points.


====''Yoshi's Cookie''====
===''Yoshi's Cookie''===
A green Koopa Shell appears as one of the cookies in ''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]'' when playing Rounds 11-99. Since there is only one per level, this makes for a more challenging experience as the only way to get rid of the Green Shell cookie is to pair it up with a Yoshi Cookie, which is further complicated by the placement of the other cookies.
A green Koopa Shell appears as one of the cookies in ''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]'' when playing Rounds 11-99. Since there is only one per level, this makes for a more challenging experience as the only way to get rid of the Green Shell cookie is to pair it up with a Yoshi Cookie, which is further complicated by the placement of the other cookies.
====''Yoshi's Safari''====
In ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'', green-colored Koopa Shells appear as common obstacles, bouncing back-and-forth across roadways until they are shot with the [[Super Scope]].
====''Yoshi's Island'' series====
In the [[Yoshi's Island (series)|''Yoshi's Island'' series]], Koopa Shells first appear in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', where they can be carried by Yoshi, although Yoshi cannot swallow them due to them being hard and inedible. They hurt Yoshi when a sliding shell touches him. As with ''Super Mario World'', the Koopa is evicted from the shell when attacked. A boss, [[Hookbill the Koopa]], bounces around in his shell to attack. Koopa Shells keep their role in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'' and ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''.


===''Mario Bros.'' series===
===''Mario Bros.'' series===
====''Mario Bros.'' (''Super Mario All-Stars'')====
====Battle Game (''Super Mario All-Stars'')====
In the ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' version of ''[[Mario Bros.]]'', Koopa Shells appear from defeated Koopa Troopas and can be used to defeat other enemies, unlike the shells of [[Shellcreeper]]s in the original game.
In the ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' [[Battle Game (Super Mario All-Stars)|version of ''Mario Bros.'']], Koopa Shells appear from defeated Koopa Troopas and can be used to defeat the opposing player, unlike the shells of [[Shellcreeper]]s in the original game.


====''Mario Clash''====
====''Mario Clash''====
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[[File:YellowShellMarioBrosGBA.png|frame|left]]
[[File:YellowShellMarioBrosGBA.png|frame|left]]
Yellow-colored Koopa Shells appear in the [[Mario Bros. (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance version of ''Mario Bros.'']] included with the [[Super Mario Advance (series)|''Super Mario Advance'' series]] and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. They are random items a player can find from within a [[Bin|garbage can]]. Once they are thrown, they slide across the ground, damaging any player or defeating any enemy they touch except for [[Bowser]]. When they collide with Bowser, they spin in place until Bowser walks through them. They can also slide into the bottom [[Warp Pipe]]s and will launch from the other Warp Pipe above. Standalone Koopa Shells are sometimes randomly launched from the Warp Pipes above.
Yellow-colored Koopa Shells appear in the [[Mario Bros. (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance version of ''Mario Bros.'']] included with the [[Super Mario Advance (series)|''Super Mario Advance'' series]] and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. They are random items a player can find from within a [[Bin|garbage can]]. Once they are thrown, they slide across the ground, damaging any player or defeating any enemy they touch except for [[Bowser]]. When they collide with Bowser, they spin in place until Bowser walks through them. They can also slide into the bottom [[Warp Pipe]]s and will launch from the other Warp Pipe above. Standalone Koopa Shells are sometimes randomly launched from the Warp Pipes above.
===''Yoshi's Safari''===
In ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'', green-colored Koopa Shells appear as common obstacles, bouncing back-and-forth across roadways until they are shot with the [[Super Scope]].
===''Yoshi's Island'' series===
In the [[Yoshi's Island (series)|''Yoshi's Island'' series]], Koopa Shells first appear in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', where they can be carried by Yoshi, although Yoshi cannot swallow them due to them being hard and inedible. They hurt Yoshi when a sliding shell touches him. As with ''Super Mario World'', the Koopa is evicted from the shell when attacked. A boss, [[Hookbill the Koopa]], bounces around in his shell to attack. Koopa Shells keep their role in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'' and ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''.


===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
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A Koopa Shell, mistranslated as the '''NokNok Shell''' in the original game, appears as a weapon usable by Mario in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. It has an attack power of 20 points, with a deviation of up to 2 points above or below. The Koopa Shell can be obtained from the [[Toad (species)|Mushroom]] man found at the bottom of the [[Midas River]] course after getting enough [[coin]]s in it. It can also be bought at [[Seaside Town]], though far more powerful weapons are available by then.
A Koopa Shell, mistranslated as the '''NokNok Shell''' in the original game, appears as a weapon usable by Mario in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. It has an attack power of 20 points, with a deviation of up to 2 points above or below. The Koopa Shell can be obtained from the [[Toad (species)|Mushroom]] man found at the bottom of the [[Midas River]] course after getting enough [[coin]]s in it. It can also be bought at [[Seaside Town]], though far more powerful weapons are available by then.


When attacking with the shell, Mario kicks it upwards and then kicks it again at a single enemy. To get a [[Action Command|timed hit]], the player needs to press the button as he is performing the second kick. More powerful counterparts are the [[Troopa Shell]] (from a [[Koopa Paratroopa]]) and the [[Lazy Shell]] (from a [[Big Troopa]]).
When attacking with the shell, Mario kicks it upwards and then kicks it again at a single enemy. To get a [[Action Command|Timed Hit]], the player needs to press the button as he is performing the second kick. More powerful counterparts are the [[Paratroopa Shell]] (from a [[Koopa Paratroopa]]) and the [[Lazy Shell]] (from a [[Big Troopa]]).


===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
[[File:Green Shell Brawl artwork.png|thumb|A Green Shell in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'']]
[[File:Green Shell Brawl artwork.png|thumb|A Green Shell in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'']]
Koopa Shells also appear in the [[Super Smash Bros. Series|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. Green and Red Shells appear as standalone items with behavior based on their appearance in the ''Mario Kart'' games, with green moving in straight lines and red following opponents. However, shells that actually come from attacked Koopa Troopas act as they do in the ''Super Mario'' platformers, with no distinction from color - aside from the one from the singular red [[Koopa Paratroopa]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' having a fire effect around it as it moves.
Koopa Shells also appear in the [[Super Smash Bros. Series|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. Green and Red Shells appear as standalone items with behavior based on their appearance in the ''Mario Kart'' games, with green moving in straight lines and red following opponents. However, shells that actually come from attacked Koopa Troopas act as they do in the ''Super Mario'' platformers, with no distinction from color - aside from the one from the singular red [[Koopa Paratroopa]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' dealing fire damage.


===''Mario Tennis'' series===
===''Mario Tennis'' series===
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===''Mario Party'' series===
===''Mario Party'' series===
Koopa Shells make sporadic appearances in the ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' series, often as an obstacle or a design for a vehicle. In ''[[Mario Party]]'', they shuffle among each other in [[Shell Game (minigame)|Shell Game]]. In ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', they appear the minigame [[Ridiculous Relay]], where first player in the group rows it using an oar. In ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'', they appear in various colors and speeds in the minigame [[Shell Stack]]. In ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', [[Koopa Troopa]] retreats into his shell in his last-place animation following a minigame or losing a board in Solo Mode, a shell is one of the puzzles in [[Jigsaw Jumble]], and shells appear in the [[Goomba Bowling]] minigame, where players must throw them at the [[Goomba]]s; this minigame returns in ''[[Mario Party: the Top 100]]''. In ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'', [[Setback Shell]]s are usable items on [[Perilous Palace Path]] that, when used, automatically send an opponent back two spaces.
Koopa Shells make sporadic appearances in the ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' series, often as an obstacle or a design for a vehicle. In ''[[Mario Party]]'', they shuffle among each other in [[Shell Game (minigame)|Shell Game]]. In ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', they appear the minigame [[Ridiculous Relay]], where first player in the group rows it using an oar. In ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'', they appear in various colors and speeds in the minigame [[Shell Stack]]. In ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', [[Koopa Troopa]] retreats into his shell in his last-place animation following a minigame or losing a board in Solo Mode, a shell is one of the puzzles in [[Jigsaw Jumble]], and shells appear in the [[Goomba Bowling]] minigame, where players must throw them at the [[Goomba]]s; this minigame returns in ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''. In ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'', [[Setback Shell]]s are usable items on [[Perilous Palace Path]] that, when used, automatically send an opponent back two spaces.


===''Paper Mario'' series===
===''Paper Mario'' series===
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===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
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====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''====
In the ''[[Mario & Luigi (series)|Mario & Luigi]]'' series, [[Green Shell]]s and [[Red Shell]]s appear as [[Bros. Attack]]s starting with ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. The behavior varies slightly, but both involve Mario and Luigi kicking the shell into an enemy, causing it to bounce to the other brother. Earlier, in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', a similar situation occurs when counterattacking a [[Troopea]], [[Elite Troopea]], or [[Elite Dry Bones]] without defeating it. ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' also includes the Blue Shell from ''New Super Mario Bros.'' as an overworld power-up.
In both ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'', Koopa Shells appear when counterattacking a [[Troopea]], [[Elite Troopea]], or [[Elite Dry Bones]] without defeating it. The shell bounces back into another enemy, if any are present, and then moves to the other brother. By jumping on the shell each time it approaches, they can make it repeatedly bounce into enemies for even more damage.
 
In the remake's ''Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser'' mode, Koopa Troopas often use moves involving spinning in their shells.
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', both [[Green Shell]]s and [[Red Shell]]s appear as [[Bros. Item]]s. They function similarly to the shell counterattacks from the previous game, but now must simply be kicked rather than jumped on. Additionally, when [[Kylie Koopa]] is ejected from inside [[Yoob]], she careens around the room spinning in her pink shell for several moments as a nod to shell behavior in the platforming games.
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''====
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'', Green Shells return as the sole shell-based [[Bros. Attack]], while the [[Blue Shell]] from ''New Super Mario Bros.'' as an overworld power-up for Mario to solve puzzles with. Additionally, one of [[Bowser]]'s [[Brawl Attack]]s, [[Koopa Corps]], involves knocking several Koopa Troopas in their shells into enemies by using Bowser's own [[Bowser's Shell|shell]] as a ''{{wp|Pong}}''-style bumper. During the final battle against [[Dark Bowser]], his dark versions of Bowser's Minions include dark colored Koopa Troopas that spin in their shells towards Bowser, and can be punched back through the lines of following enemies.
 
In the remake's ''Bowser Jr.'s Journey'' mode, Koopa Troopas again use moves involving spinning in their shells.
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'', the [[Green Shell|3D Green Shell]] and [[Red Shell|3D Red Shell]] appear as Bros. Attacks. During the final battle against [[Dreamy Bowser]], the [[Dreamy Paratroopa]]s he summons roll into their shells when the minions attack, and can be knocked back through the swarming other enemies if jumped on.
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''====
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'', 3D Red Shell returns as a Bros. Attack, while Koopa Troopas use their shells to attack. If the shell is jumped on during their circular attack, it is sent into another enemy. If it is hammered during their linear attack, the Koopa Troopa inside is knocked out; hitting the shell again quickly can knock it into the stunned Koopa Troopa repeatedly, with the shell returning to the brother slowly. After enough time passes or the shell hits the brother, it is sent flying away while the Koopa Troopa frantically chases it down.


===''Super Princess Peach''===
===''Super Princess Peach''===
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===''Mario Sports Mix''===
===''Mario Sports Mix''===
In ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'', Koopa Shells appear in green and red again, with Green Shells bouncing off walls in straight lines and red shells pursuing opponents.
In ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'', Koopa Shells appear in green and red again, with Green Shells bouncing off walls in straight lines and Red Shells pursuing opponents.


===''Dr. Mario World''===
===''Dr. Mario World''===
[[File:DrMarioWorld - Stage9.jpg|thumb|150px|A yellow Koopa Shell in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'']]
[[File:DrMarioWorld - Stage9.jpg|thumb|150px|A yellow Koopa Shell in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'']]
Koopa Shells reappear in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'' in various colors, appearing as stage items in the game. They clear a row when they are matched with the corresponding [[capsule]]s. Ssome can be trapped in ice, which require two clearings to be able to use them.
Koopa Shells reappear in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'' in various colors, appearing as stage items in the game. They clear a row when they are matched with the corresponding [[capsule]]s. Some can be trapped in ice, which require two clearings to be able to use them. Several doctors have skills revolving turning objects into shells, namely [[Baby Luigi|Dr. Baby Luigi]] and [[Nabbit|Dr. Nabbit]], while the assistants that can turn objects into shells are [[Paragoomba]], [[Para-Beetle]], [[Buzzy Beetle]], [[Boomerang Bro]], and [[Urchin]].


===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
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===''Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – [[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi's Egg]]''===
===''Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – [[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi's Egg]]''===
緑<br>
緑<br>
食用としてはいまひとつ栄 養価に欠けるこうらがこれ。 カルシウムばかりで食べて もたいして元気が出ない。 だが消化によく、ビールの 友、お茶うけとして人気だ。<ref name=Sho>「任天堂公式ガイドブック　ヨッシーのたまご」 (''Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Yoshi's Egg''), [[:File:Yoshi no Tamago Shogakukan 61.jpg|page 61]].</ref>
食用としてはいまひとつ栄 養価に欠けるこうらがこれ。 カルシウムばかりで食べて もたいして元気が出ない。 だが消化によく、ビールの 友、お茶うけとして人気だ。<ref name=Sho>{{cite|language=Japanese|publisher=Shogakukan|title=「任天堂公式ガイドブック　ヨッシーのたまご」 (''Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Yoshi's Egg'')|page=[[:File:Yoshi no Tamago Shogakukan 61.jpg|61]]}}</ref>


'''''Green'''''<br>
'''''Green'''''<br>
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SMBLL Green Koopa In Shell Artwork.jpg|''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]''
SMBLL Green Koopa In Shell Artwork.jpg|''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]''
SMAS SMB2 Red Shell Artwork.png|''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' (''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'')
SMAS SMB2 Red Shell Artwork.png|''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' (''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'')
SMW2 Koopa shell green art.png|''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''
SMRPG NokNokShell.png|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
SMRPG NokNokShell.png|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
Koopa Shell 64.jpg|''[[Super Mario 64]]''
ShellNSMB.png|''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''
ShellNSMB.png|''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''
TSMBM Red Shell.png|''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''
TSMBM Red Shell.png|''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=こうら<ref>''Super Mario USA'' instruction booklet, page 20.</ref> / {{hover|甲|こう}}ら<ref>''Super Mario Collection'' instrucion booklet.</ref>
|Jap=こうら<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario USA'' instruction booklet|language=Japanese|publisher=Nintendo|page=20}}</ref> / {{hover|甲|こう}}ら<ref>''Super Mario Collection'' instruction booklet</ref>{{page needed}}
|JapR=Kōra
|JapR=Kōra
|JapM=Shell
|JapM=Shell
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|Jap2R=Nokonoko Kōra
|Jap2R=Nokonoko Kōra
|Jap2M=Koopa Troopa Shell
|Jap2M=Koopa Troopa Shell
|Jap3=カメのこうら<ref>''Super Mario 64'' Japanese instruction booklet, page 18.</ref>
|Jap3=カメのこうら<ref>{{cite|title=''Sūpā Mario Rokujūyon'' instruction booklet|date=1996|language=Japanese|publisher=Nintendo|page=18}}</ref>
|Jap3R=Kame no Kōra
|Jap3R=Kame no Kōra
|Jap3M=Turtle Shell
|Jap3M=Turtle Shell
|Jap4=ノコノコのこうら<ref>{{cite|language=Japanese|publisher=Shogakukan|date=2015|title=''Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook''|page=61}}</ref>
|Jap4R=Nokonoko no Kōra
|Jap4M=Koopa Troopa Shell
|Chi=龟壳<ref>https://www.ique.com/games/Mariobros/newmario.htm</ref>
|Chi=龟壳<ref>https://www.ique.com/games/Mariobros/newmario.htm</ref>
|ChiR=Guīké
|ChiR=Guīké
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|Dut=Koopa-schild
|Dut=Koopa-schild
|DutM=Koopa shell
|DutM=Koopa shell
|Fre=Coquillage<ref>''Super Mario Bros. 3''Deutsch and French Instruction booklet, [http://www.oldiesrising.com/noticespdfV2/Nintendo%20Nes/Super%20Mario%20Bros%203.pdf page 13].</ref><br>Coquille <small>(''Super Mario All-Stars'' instruction booklet)</small><br>Carapace<br>Carapace de Koopa
|Fre=Carapace
|FreM=Seashell<br>Shell<br>Shell<br>Koopa shell
|FreM=Shell
|Fre2=Carapace de Koopa
|Fre2M=Koopa shell
|Fre3=Coquillage <small>(''Super Mario Bros. 3'')</small><ref>''Super Mario Bros. 3'' Dutch and French Instruction booklet, [http://www.oldiesrising.com/noticespdfV2/Nintendo%20Nes/Super%20Mario%20Bros%203.pdf page 13].</ref>
|Fre3M=Seashell
|Fre4=Coquille <small>(''Super Mario All-Stars'' instruction booklet)</small>
|Fre4M=Shell (of nuts, eggs, or molluscs)
|Ger=Koopa Panzer
|Ger=Koopa Panzer
|GerM=Koopa shell
|GerM=Koopa shell
|Ita=Guscio di tartaruga<ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' Italian manual, pag. 18</ref><br>Conchiglia <ref>''[[Super Mario Advance]]'' European manual, pag. 110</ref><br>Guscio<ref>''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'' Italian manual, pag. 32</ref><ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]'', pag. 70</ref><br>Guscio di Koopa
|Ita=Guscio di tartaruga<ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' Italian manual, pag. 18</ref>
|ItaM=Turtle shell<br>Shell<br>Shell<br>Koopa shell
|Ita2=Conchiglia Koopa<ref>''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' Italian manual (''Super Mario Bros.'' section), pag. 10</ref>
|Ita3=Conchiglia<ref>''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' Italian manual (''Super Mario Bros. 2'' section), pag. 20</ref><ref>''[[Super Mario Advance]]'' European manual, pag. 110</ref>
|Ita4=Guscio<ref>''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'' Italian manual, pag. 32</ref><ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' (3DS - [[Virtual Console]]) Italian e-manual, pag. 10</ref><ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]'', pag. 70</ref>
|Ita5=Guscio di Koopa
|ItaM=Turtle shell
|Ita2M=Shell
|Ita3M=Koopa shell
|Ita4M=Shell
|Ita5M=Koopa shell
|Kor=엉금엉금등껍질
|Kor=엉금엉금등껍질
|KorR=Eong-geum-eong-geum Deungkkeobjil
|KorR=Eong-geum-eong-geum Deungkkeobjil
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