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'''Tracks'''<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/archives/galaxy/?lang=en English ''Super Mario Galaxy'' entry on the official Mario Portal]. ''nintendo.co.jp''. Retrieved August 13, 2022. ([https://archive.ph/IMSwG Archived] August 12, 2022, 23:39:09 UTC via archive.today.)</ref><ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/archives/galaxy2/?lang=en English ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' entry on the official Mario Portal]. ''nintendo.co.jp''. Retrieved August 13, 2022. ([https://archive.ph/2UaOd Archived] August 12, 2022, 23:39:46 UTC via archive.today.)</ref> are enemies that appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. They are turquoise sack-like creatures similar to [[Moneybag (enemy)|Moneybags]]. Each Tracks has legs ending in gray, ''{{wp|geta (footwear)|geta}}'' sandal-clad feet; a pair of eyes resembling those of a [[Blooper]]; and a beam of light emanating from the bag's opening. Tracks commonly appear in beaches and other sandy or dirt-filled areas, such as the [[Deep Dark Galaxy]] or [[Starshine Beach Galaxy]], and have the ability to become invisible. | '''Tracks'''<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/archives/galaxy/?lang=en English ''Super Mario Galaxy'' entry on the official Mario Portal]. ''nintendo.co.jp''. Retrieved August 13, 2022. ([https://archive.ph/IMSwG Archived] August 12, 2022, 23:39:09 UTC via archive.today.)</ref><ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/archives/galaxy2/?lang=en English ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' entry on the official Mario Portal]. ''nintendo.co.jp''. Retrieved August 13, 2022. ([https://archive.ph/2UaOd Archived] August 12, 2022, 23:39:46 UTC via archive.today.)</ref> are enemies that appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. They are turquoise sack-like creatures similar to [[Moneybag (enemy)|Moneybags]], with their pattern resembling a karakusa moyou (commonly associated with Japanese thief clothes). Each Tracks has legs ending in gray, ''{{wp|geta (footwear)|geta}}'' sandal-clad feet; a pair of eyes resembling those of a [[Blooper]]; and a beam of light emanating from the bag's opening. Tracks commonly appear in beaches and other sandy or dirt-filled areas, such as the [[Deep Dark Galaxy]] or [[Starshine Beach Galaxy]], and have the ability to become invisible. | ||
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====Appearances==== | ====Appearances==== | ||
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*[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png]] marks missions where Tracks are completely absent. | *[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png]] marks missions where Tracks are completely absent. | ||
*[[File:Galaxy StarP.png]] marks missions where Tracks are loaded and may be visible but cannot be encountered directly. | *[[File:Galaxy StarP.png]] marks missions where Tracks are loaded and may be visible but cannot be encountered directly. | ||
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====Appearances==== | ====Appearances==== | ||
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*[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png]] marks missions where Tracks are completely absent. | *[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png]] marks missions where Tracks are completely absent. | ||
*[[File:Galaxy StarP.png]] marks missions where Tracks are loaded and may be visible but cannot be encountered directly. | *[[File:Galaxy StarP.png]] marks missions where Tracks are loaded and may be visible but cannot be encountered directly. | ||
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===Internal names=== | ===Internal names=== | ||
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Revision as of 03:46, April 14, 2025
| Tracks | |||
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 A Tracks from Super Mario Galaxy 2 | |||
| First appearance | Super Mario Galaxy (2007) | ||
| Latest appearance | Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020) | ||
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Tracks[1][2] are enemies that appear in Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2. They are turquoise sack-like creatures similar to Moneybags, with their pattern resembling a karakusa moyou (commonly associated with Japanese thief clothes). Each Tracks has legs ending in gray, geta sandal-clad feet; a pair of eyes resembling those of a Blooper; and a beam of light emanating from the bag's opening. Tracks commonly appear in beaches and other sandy or dirt-filled areas, such as the Deep Dark Galaxy or Starshine Beach Galaxy, and have the ability to become invisible.
History
Super Mario Galaxy
Tracks first appear as uncommon enemies in Super Mario Galaxy. A Tracks is visible only when Mario (or Luigi) stands still, and it becomes invisible and starts running away from Mario if he moves. The only indication of the invisible Tracks' location is the footprints it leaves in the dirt as it flees (hence the name), as well as the slapping noise that comes from its steps. If Mario hits an invisible Tracks with a spin, it becomes visible and remains dizzy for a few seconds. Mario can defeat a Tracks by tossing a shell or a fireball at it, though the Tracks can avoid either unless it is stunned; while it is stunned, he can also jump on it. Tracks give 20 Star Bits upon defeat. Unlike most enemies, Tracks are not affected by Star Bits flung at them. Tracks are incapable of damaging Mario, even if he intentionally walks into one.
Appearances
Super Mario Galaxy 2
In Super Mario Galaxy 2, Tracks are even rarer than before, with only two of them appearing in Starshine Beach Galaxy.
Appearances
Gallery
Model from Super Mario Galaxy
Thumbnail from Mario Portal
Naming
Internal names
| Game | File | Name | Meaning
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|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2 |
ObjectData/Petari.arc | Petari | Transliteration of below |
| StageData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl SystemData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl |
ペタリ (Petari) | A Japanese term meaning "tightly" |
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ペタペタ[3] Petapeta |
Onomatopoeia of a flat surface repeatedly slamming something, referring to the sandals hitting the ground as it escapes | |
| French | Starbag[4] | Starbag | |
| German | Sternentasche[?] | Starbag | |
| Italian | Astrosacco[?] | From "astro" (aster) and "sacco" (sack) | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Bolsito[?] | Li'l Bag |
References
- ^ English Super Mario Galaxy entry on the official Mario Portal. nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved August 13, 2022. (Archived August 12, 2022, 23:39:09 UTC via archive.today.)
- ^ English Super Mario Galaxy 2 entry on the official Mario Portal. nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved August 13, 2022. (Archived August 12, 2022, 23:39:46 UTC via archive.today.)
- ^ Shogakukan. 2015. Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook, pages 128 and 161.
- ^ Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia, page 128
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