Splunkin
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- Not to be confused with Jack O'Goomba.
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First appearance | New Super Mario Bros. (2006) | ||
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Splunkins[1] are Jack-o'-lantern enemies in New Super Mario Bros. that are encountered in World 3-Ghost House, World 5-Ghost House, World 7-Ghost House, and World 8-1. They walk along the ground like Goombas. When stomped, the cracks on their bodies deepen and they walk faster. Stomping one a second time defeats the Splunkin. Ground Pounding Splunkins or striking them with fireballs defeat them in one hit.
Splunkins are one of the few enemies introduced in New Super Mario Bros. to not make subsequent appearances in the franchise. Their English name is potentially a portmanteau on "spelunking" and "pumpkin."
Gallery
Screenshot of World 3-Ghost House
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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Japanese | カボちゃん[2] Kabochan |
Portmanteau of「 |
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French | Splunkin[?] | - | |
German | Splunkin[?] | - |
References
- ^ Loe, Casey (2006). New Super Mario Bros. Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). ISBN 1-59812-009-3. Page 11.
- ^ New Super Mario Bros. Shogakukan book.[page number needed]