Big Scorper
A Big Scorper from Wario World
Wario picking up a Big Scorper
First appearance Wario World (2003)
Comparable
“The Big Scorpers are so annoying when they burrow into the sand! I hate those things! Use a Ground Pound move to force 'em out!”
Spriteling, Wario World

Big Scorpers are enemies in Wario World, found in Pecan Sands. They are big red scorpions with long tails, blue eyes, no claws, and small legs. They will attempt to strike at Wario with their tails if he stands on or near their heads.

The only way to attack Big Scorpers is to use a Ground Pound on their heads. After doing so three times, they will be knocked out of the sand and become vulnerable to Wario's attacks.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese おおサソリ[?]
Ō Sasori
Big Scorpion
スカルゴ[1]
Sukarugo
Possibly derived from "scarlet" and「御」(-go, an honorific suffix)
Italian Scoprione Scarlatto[?] Scarlet Scorpion

Trivia

  • The game's official European website erroneously gives the name "Big Scorper" to the Sandworm boss, despite it clearly not being a scorpion. Presumably, the writer of that section misinterpreted the Spriteling's hint as referring to the boss instead of the enemy.

References

  1. ^ 「ワリオワールド任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Wario World Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook), page 157.