Editing Lakitu & Spinies
From SmashWiki, the Super Smash Bros. wiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
The edit can be undone. Please check the comparison below to verify that this is what you want to do, and then publish the changes below to finish undoing the edit.
Latest revision | Your text | ||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{ArticleIcons| | {{ArticleIcons|ssb=y|ssbm=y|ssbb=y|ssb4=y|ssbu=y}} | ||
{{Infobox Character General | {{Infobox Character General | ||
|name=Lakitu & Spinies | |name=Lakitu & Spinies | ||
|image | |image= [[File:Lakitu with Spinyball.jpg|200px]] | ||
|caption=[[File:MarioSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert | |caption=[[File:MarioSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]] | ||
Lakitu throwing a Spiny in '' | Lakitu throwing a Spiny in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''. | ||
|universe={{uv|Mario}} | |universe={{uv|Mario}} | ||
|firstgame=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' (1985) | |firstgame=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' (1985) | ||
|games= ''[[SSB]]''<br>''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]'' | |games= ''[[SSB]]''<br>''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]'' | ||
|lastappearance = ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario | |lastappearance = ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Party Superstars}}'' (2021) | ||
|console= Nintendo Entertainment System | |console= Nintendo Entertainment System | ||
|species= Koopa | |species= Koopa | ||
Line 18: | Line 18: | ||
|interwikipage2= Spiny | |interwikipage2= Spiny | ||
}} | }} | ||
''' | '''Lakitu''' ({{ja|ジュゲム|Jugemu}}, ''[[wikipedia:Jugemu|Jugem]]'') is a character in the {{uv|Mario}} franchise. He is a green-shelled [[Koopa]] with a yellow-orange body and thick, black-rimmed goggles. He throws '''Spinies''' ({{ja|トゲゾー|Togezō}}, ''Togezo''), spiky-shelled quadrupedal Koopas, while riding in [[mariowiki:Lakitu's Cloud|a smiling cloud]]. | ||
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
[[File:Lakitu SMB1.png|left|thumb|Lakitu and Spinies as they originally appeared in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'']] | [[File:Lakitu SMB1.png|left|thumb|Lakitu and Spinies as they originally appeared in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''.]] | ||
Lakitu and Spinies made their | Lakitu and Spinies made their first appearance in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''. The Lakitu flies over Mario and attacks by throwing Spiny eggs, which turn into Spinies upon touching the ground. The Spinies are among the few enemies which can't be defeated by jumping, as their sharp spikes hurt Mario on contact. Lakitu is a dangerous enemy because since it flies high into the air it is most often out of reach, though like most enemies it can be defeated by jumping on it. Some later games even allow Mario to ride Lakitu's Cloud after defeating it. In this game, Lakitu's Cloud was known as "Jugem's Cloud," as "Jugem" is Lakitu's Japanese name, which did not carry over to his cloud's name. | ||
Since their first appearance, like [[Goomba]]s and [[Koopa]]s, Lakitu and the Spinies became series staples and appeared in several games, both as enemies with the same general behavior but sometimes employing slightly different attack patterns and, mostly in spin-off games, with neutral or supporting roles. | |||
Lakitu and Spinies' appearances as Assist Trophies are taken straight from their 8-bit ''Super Mario Bros.'' designs. | |||
{{clrl}} | {{clrl}} | ||
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''== | ||
[[File:Lakitu64.gif|thumb|left|Lakitu Bro. as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros.'']] | [[File:Lakitu64.gif|thumb|left|Lakitu Bro. as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros.'']] | ||
A {{s|mariowiki|Lakitu Bro.}} appears | A {{s|mariowiki|Lakitu Bro.}} appears in the background of the [[Peach's Castle]] stage, complete with the camera on the end of the fishing rod. | ||
{{clrl}} | |||
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ||
An 8-bit Lakitu appears in the background of {{SSBM|Mushroom Kingdom}}, while a Fishin' Lakitu appears in the background of {{SSBM|Yoshi's Island}}. | |||
===Trophy=== | ===Trophy=== | ||
[[File:Lakitu Trophy Melee.png|thumb|left|100px|Lakitu trophy in ''Melee''.]] | |||
| | ;Lakitu | ||
| | ''These airborne menaces used to ride their clouds exclusively as Bowser's henchmen. They typically hover just out of Mario's reach and hurl Spinies with irritating precision. More recently, however, they've been known to take on less evil tasks, such as doing camera work for sports events and even helping Mario on his quests.'' | ||
{{clear}} | |||
{{ | |||
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''== | ||
===As an [[Assist Trophy]]=== | ===As an [[Assist Trophy]]=== | ||
[[File:Lakitu and Spinies SSBB.png| | [[File:Lakitu and Spinies SSBB.png|thumbnail|Lakitu dropping a Spiny in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]] | ||
In ''Brawl'', a Lakitu appears from an [[Assist Trophy]]. He drops Spinies from the sky, which wander around and damage opponents upon touch. If the character is hit by a Spiny while airborne, they will be [[meteor smash]]ed. Lakitu can be KO'd, which will prevent any additional Spinies from appearing. However, this can be hard, as reaching him can prove difficult, and hitting him correctly is also difficult. If he holds an egg, it could damage the player if they strike him. Sometimes it takes two hits to make Lakitu fall. | |||
Lakitu | The Spinies thrown walk back and forth, damaging all players who touch them. They can be devastating, but are slow and easy to avoid. If Lakitu is KO'd, the spinies will still remain on-screen, walking around until they all fall off the stage or automatically disappear. | ||
Despite being invulnerable, the Spinies have hitboxes. This is likely so that Lakitu can use a Spiny as a shield to avoid taking a hit from a character. | |||
====Glitch==== | |||
When Lakitu is defeated, he'll fall while upside down. A glitch however, can cause Lakitu to be [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pXcbhzFX9o&feature=feedu stuck in midair when defeated for a short period of time]. While it lasts, it will disappear. | |||
=== | ===Trophy=== | ||
[[File:Lakitu and Spinies - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|left|100px|Lakitu and Spinies trophy in ''Brawl''.]] | |||
;Lakitu & Spinies | |||
''A particularly stubborn breed of Koopa. Lakitus chase Mario aboard clouds and attack by throwing Spiny Eggs down from above. More recently, Lakitus have taken over the role of cameramen, filming with cameras that they dangle from long rods. Spinies are Koopa creatures with tough, spiked shells. Jumping onto them has no effect, but fireballs can dispatch them.'' | |||
:Super Mario Bros. (1985) | |||
:Super Mario 64 (1996) | |||
{{clrl}} | {{clrl}} | ||
Line 78: | Line 69: | ||
! Game | ! Game | ||
! Effect | ! Effect | ||
! | ! Characters | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Lakitu | | Lakitu | ||
| {{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart: Super Circuit}} | | {{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart: Super Circuit}} | ||
| {{SortKey|AttackLeg+013}}{{TypeIcon|Foot|l=Leg}} Attack +13 | | {{SortKey|AttackLeg+013}}{{TypeIcon|Foot|l=Leg}} Attack +13 | ||
| {{ | | {{SortKey|Mario Luigi Peach Bowser Yoshi}}{{Head|Mario|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Luigi|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Peach|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Bowser|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSBB|s=16px}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Lakitu | | Lakitu | ||
Line 101: | Line 92: | ||
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ||
===As an [[Assist trophy]]=== | ===As an [[Assist trophy]]=== | ||
[[File:Lakitu and Spinies SSB4.jpg|thumb| | [[File:Lakitu and Spinies SSB4.jpg|thumb|250px|A Lakitu and Spiny Egg in {{for3ds}}.]] | ||
The Lakitu and Spinies | The Lakitu and Spinies retain their appearance and behavior as an Assist Trophy from ''Brawl''. | ||
{{ | {{clear}} | ||
===In [[Smash Run]]=== | ===In [[Smash Run]]=== | ||
[[File:Lakitu Spinies Smash Run.jpg|thumb| | [[File:Lakitu Spinies Smash Run.jpg|thumb|250px|A Lakitu, a Spiny and a Spiny Egg in [[Smash Run]].]] | ||
Lakitu appears as an enemy, using his modern appearance instead of his 8-bit | Lakitu appears as an enemy, using his modern appearance instead of his 8-bit one. Like in his home series, he attacks by throwing Spiny eggs which turn into Spinies upon touching the ground. Damaging a Lakitu enough will knock him down from his cloud, though given enough time he will regain it. He will fly away if left alone long enough. The Spinies do not drop any powerup when defeated. | ||
===Trophies=== | ===Trophies=== | ||
The Lakitu & Spinies trophy is available in both versions, and in {{forwiiu}} it is part of the ''Bowser's Minions'' [[Trophy Box]]. The other trophies are | The Lakitu & Spinies trophy is available in both versions, and in {{forwiiu}} it is part of the ''Bowser's Minions'' [[Trophy Box]]. The other trophies are exlusives to {{for3ds}}. | ||
;Lakitu & Spinies | |||
:{{Flag|ntsc}} ''Flying over the battlefield in a cloud, this member of Bowser's forces persistently chases after Mario. He takes a break from throwing Spiny Eggs to do some racing in Mario Kart 7. When summoned, he'll appear as a sprite and toss Spiny Eggs at those fighting below him.'' | |||
| | :{{Flag|pal}} ''One of Bowser's minions, this cloud-riding turtle and general nuisance to Mario made his debut as a playable character in Mario Kart 7. In this game, you can summon a pixellated Lakitu who'll throw Spiny Eggs that will turn into Spinies - beasties with red, spiky shells - when they hit the ground.'' | ||
{{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Super Mario Bros. (10/1985)|console2=WiiU|game2=New Super Mario Bros. U (11/2012)}} | |||
| | |||
}} | |||
{{clrl}} | {{clrl}} | ||
{{ | ;Lakitu | ||
:{{Flag|ntsc}} ''With his cute little specs and smiling cloud, it's hard not to love Lakitu...until he starts pelting you with Spiny Eggs. This meanie has been tormenting Mario since the very first Super Mario Bros. game, and his mode of attack is no different here. He'll try and hover out of reach, but only by taking him out can you keep the Spiny rain from falling.'' | |||
| | :{{Flag|pal}} ''With his cute little specs and smiling cloud, it's hard not to love Lakitu...until he starts pelting you with Spiny Eggs. This blighter has been tormenting Mario since the very first Super Mario Bros. game, and his mode of attack is no different here. Although he loves to hover just out of reach, you'll want to take him out to stop those Spinies coming.'' | ||
| | |||
{{clrl}} | {{clrl}} | ||
{{ | ;Spiny | ||
| | :{{Flag|ntsc}} ''Somebody needs to ask Lakitu just where he gets these spiky-shelled little critters... They start off as Spiny Eggs when he hurls them and then turn into Spinies when they land. They'll immediately head for any fighters in the area. Avoid them or take them out—your choice!'' | ||
:{{Flag|pal}} ''Somebody needs to ask Lakitu just where he gets these spiky-shelled little critters... They start off as Spiny Eggs when he hurls them, then turn into the spinies we know and... "love" when they land, immediately heading for any fighters in the area! Try dodging just before those spikes touch you, and then move in to attack!'' | |||
;Lakitu + Cloud 9 | |||
| | :{{Flag|ntsc}} ''This cloud kart is basically the bottom half of Lakitu. With its fluffy design and zippy style, Cloud 9 seems like a good match for Yoshi, but can you imagine what it would look like for Wario to drive this? It might just be distracting enough to give you an advantage!'' | ||
| | :{{Flag|pal}} ''This cloud kart is basically Lakitu's other half. As in, "bottom half". Being so fluffy, it would be a good fit for Yoshi, but can you imagine Wario driving it? That'd just be weird! Then again, maybe he'd use that to throw his opponents off their game... Yep, that Wario's a sneaky one!'' | ||
}} | |||
{{ | |||
<center> | |||
| | <gallery> | ||
| | LakituSpiniesTrophy3DS.png|Lakitu & Spinies | ||
| | LakituTrophy3DS.png|Lakitu | ||
SpinyTrophy3DS.png|Spiny | |||
Cloud9Trophy3DS.png|Lakitu + Cloud 9 | |||
</gallery> | |||
</center> | |||
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ||
Lakitu is no longer an Assist Trophy, but rather appears as a [[spirit]]. | |||
===Spirit=== | ===Spirit=== | ||
Lakitu & Spiny appears as an Advanced-class [[primary spirit]]. | Lakitu & Spiny appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as an Advanced-class [[primary spirit]]. | ||
In [[Adventure Mode: World of Light]], Lakitu & Spiny is presumably one of the countless spirits captured by [[Galeem]] during his takeover of the universe. After Galeem's defeat, [[Dharkon]] takes control of Galeem's spirits, including Lakitu & Spiny. Lakitu & Spiny's spirit is located in the [[Mysterious Dimension]] sub-dungeon of [[The Dark Realm]]. Prior to his battle, the player is quizzed on which spirit was a part of Bowser's army. | In [[Adventure Mode: World of Light]], Lakitu & Spiny is presumably one of the countless spirits captured by [[Galeem]] during his takeover of the universe. After Galeem's defeat, [[Dharkon]] takes control of Galeem's spirits, including Lakitu & Spiny. Lakitu & Spiny's spirit is located in the [[Mysterious Dimension]] sub-dungeon of [[The Dark Realm]]. Prior to his battle, the player is quizzed on which spirit was a part of Bowser's army. | ||
Lakitu uses an [[Iggy Koopa]] puppet fighter while the Spiny uses an army of [[Tiny]] {{SSBU|Bowser}} puppet fighters, and are fought on the {{SSB|Mushroom Kingdom}} stage. | |||
{|class="wikitable" | {|class="wikitable" | ||
Line 189: | Line 170: | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
LakituAssist.jpg|Official artwork of Lakitu and Spinies in ''Brawl.'' | LakituAssist.jpg|Official artwork of Lakitu and Spinies in ''Brawl.'' | ||
Spiny_Artwork_-_New_Super_Mario_Bros._2.png|Official artwork of Spiny in ''{{s|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros. 2}}''. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Lakitu and Spinies are one of five Assist Trophies to have appeared in ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4'', but | *Lakitu and Spinies are one of five Assist Trophies to have appeared in ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4'', but absent in ''Ultimate''. | ||
{{clear}} | |||
{{AssistTrophies}} | {{AssistTrophies}} |