Scutlet (boss)
Template:Character-infobox The Scutlet is a large cockroach-like creature that appears in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story. It is a much larger version of the normal Scutlet that appears in the same games, and shares their English name; in the Japanese version and some other localized versions, it is named differently. This Scutlet is found within the Flame Pipe inside Bowser's body, blocking up the pipe and preventing him from using his fiery breath.
Scutlet is the only major boss that Mario and Luigi fight within Bowser's body to not appear in the Gauntlet later on.
Description
While investigating the Pump Works within Bowser as he drinks from the Sea Pipe Statue's fountain, Mario, Luigi and Starlow search for Princess Peach while also looking to restore Bowser's flame, which Starlow promised in order to get the Koopa King to cooperate. During their trek, they find and rescue Toadsworth, who tells the group that he saw a "huge, flat bug by some sort of door". Toadsworth fears it may have attacked the Princess. He leaves them to take care of the bug while he finds the other Toads.
Eventually, the Mario Bros. and Starlow find the Stingler and place it in an opening designed for it, which opens the way to the rest of Bowser's body. The group visits the Flame Pipe first, where they soon come upon the Scutlet at the top; it scares Luigi with its long tongue, and Starlow explains that it is normally found in Dimble Wood, speculating it was inhaled along with everything else that Bowser had sucked in under the influence of the Vacuum Shroom. She ponders how it attained its size, and then notices it obstructing the flames beneath it. She then yelps as the Scutlet eats her, and Mario coaxes the frightened Luigi into joining him in battle against the bug.
Upon defeat, it disappears in a burst of stars, freeing a thankful Starlow and allowing Bowser's flames to flow freely, restoring his fire breath as the pipe closes back up. Starlow informs Bowser of the bug that had been clogging his Flame Pipe, causing him to consider making Starlow an honorary minion, which she declines. When he then asks her name, she responds with "Chippy", which Bowser refers to her as for the rest of the game. From then on, Bowser can use his flame in the overworld, which is necessary to progress through the rest of Plack Beach.
Battle
Scutlet can attack by sticking out its tongue in an attempt to eat Mario or Luigi, with its eyes pointing towards its target. The Bros. can dodge by jumping and damage the Scutlet by stomping its tongue; if Mario or Luigi is hit, they are pulled into the Scutlet and then spat out, taking damage. Scutlet will always use this on its first turn. can also wrap its tongue around an irritated Starlow before extending the tongue out and throwing her into the air; as before, its eyes point towards its target. Starlow then falls towards Mario and Luigi, who must counter with a hammer swing that causes Starlow to get angry at the Bros.; if Mario or Luigi takes damage, she fumes at the Scutlet instead, though it simply eats her again in either case. Scutlet can be ejected into the air by Bowser's flames, and drifts down from the top screen towards Mario or Luigi, vaguely similar to the Dried Blooper's attack; like the previous attacks, the Scutlet's eyes look towards its target just before it swoops down. Mario and Luigi can dodge by jumping, and counterattack by landing on the Scutlet as it passes.
Despite blocking the Flame Pipe, Scutlet takes regular damage from the Fire Flower Bros. Attack, though it is immune to burns. Scutlet may use two of its three attacks each turn. In Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey, Scutlet gains the Fury status upon losing half his HP or more, and begins attacking faster and more often each turn like most other bosses.
Statistics
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story / Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey
| Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story enemy | ||||||||
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| Scutlet (boss) | ||||||||
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HP | 280 (420) | POW | 25 (63) | DEF | 23 (35) | SPEED | 22 (33) |
| Coins | 50 (75) | Level | 6 | Fire | Normal | Burn? | Immune | |
| Role | Boss | Battled by | Mario & Luigi | Location(s) | Flame Pipe | Dizzy? | Immune | |
| Stat down? | Normal | KO? | Immune | Experience | 200 | Item drop | 1-Up Deluxe - 100% | |
| Notice: The second set of numbers next to the enemy's HP, POW, DEF, SPEED and Coins are stat increases from the Challenge Medal accessory; a 50% increase for HP, DEF, SPEED and Coins earned, and a 150% increase for POW. | ||||||||
| Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey enemy | ||||||||||
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| Scutlet (Boss) | ||||||||||
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HP | 187 | POW | 25 | DEF | 18 | SPEED | 22 | Experience | 200 |
| Fire | Normal | Jump | Normal | Hammer | Normal | Battled by | Mario & Luigi | Coins | 50 | |
| Burn | Immune | Dizzy | Immune | Stat down | 1x | Speed down | 1x | Item drop | None - 0% Siphon Gloves - 100% | |
| Level 5 | Location(s) | Flame Pipe | ||||||||
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ベタリーノ Betarīno |
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| German | Betaling |
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| Italian | Malablatta |
From "mala" (evil) and "blatta" (cockroach) |
| Korean | 넙적충이 Neobjeokchungi |
From 넙적 neobjeok, meaning "flat", and 충 chung, Korean reading of 蟲, which means "a bug". |
| Spanish (NOA) | Piojuela |
Composed by piojo (lice) and -uela, a suffix that is used to mean "little" or "a bit". The suffix could also come from juela (flake) or sanguijuela (bloodsucker). |
| Spanish (NOE) | Pegarachon |
Pun on pegar (to punch) and cucaracha (cockroach) |
