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'''Elite Pestnuts''' are small, round, [[urchin]]-like enemies that | '''Elite Pestnuts''' are small, round, [[urchin]]-like enemies that appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and the remake, ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''. They are the stronger variety of [[Pestnut]]s, and only appear in battle alongside [[Blooper]]s on the [[Oho Ocean Seabed]]. The original game simply called them '''Pestnuts''' like their base counterparts; the remake of the game gives them their current name | ||
==Battle== | |||
Elite Pestnuts are covered in spikes like regular Pestnuts, making them impossible to [[jump]] on, unless [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] wear any of the "Spiny-Killer Jump" [[Badge]]s. They share the same attack pattern as well, with two rolling attacks that much each be dodged with a jump or countered with a [[hammer]]; the attacks come faster and deal more damage in addition to possibly [[poison (status effect)|poisoning]] the Mario Bros. on contact. | |||
After the Elite Pestnut takes enough damage, the | After the Elite Pestnut takes enough damage, the outer shell breaks, revealing a [[Beanie]] or [[Gold Beanie]] underneath. However, once this happens they will float up to the surface; in the 3DS remake, they will drown instead. In both cases, this counts as defeating the foe and still gives out the usual item and coin drops. | ||
Elite Pestnuts also appear as enemies in ''Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser''. They are melee troopers, and attack by rolling into their opponents. Their special skill is Spin to Win, allowing them to roll into a minion three times. Due to their spikes, attacking a Pestnut from the side or from above cause damage to the minion. Elite Pestnuts are weak against [[Spear Guy]]s. | Elite Pestnuts also appear as enemies in ''Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser''. They are melee troopers, and attack by rolling into their opponents. Their special skill is Spin to Win, allowing them to roll into a minion three times. Due to their spikes, attacking a Pestnut from the side or from above cause damage to the minion. Elite Pestnuts are weak against [[Spear Guy]]s. |