Mettaur

Enemy from the Koopa Troop wearing a helmet

An enemy wearing a helmet transformed from one of Bowser's subordinates. The true identity of the fake Bowser in Stage 3.

Trivia

  • A special enemy that appears as the true identity of the fake Bowser in Stage 3.
  • Small enemy character with high defense thanks to its yellow helmet.
  • Known as one of the trickiest enemies in the Mario series.
  • Multiple variations exist among Mettaurs, such as different colors.
  • Has the feature that it cannot be attacked while in defensive stance.

Alternate names

メットー Mettaur Met

Tags

Mettaur Super Mario Koopa Troop Helmet Enemy Character

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Species
Enemy Character

Appearance

Overall appearance
Small enemy character with a yellow round face and its trademark yellow helmet.
Distinguishing features
  • Yellow helmet
  • Small and round body
  • Black eyes
Iconic items
  • Yellow helmet

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Tenacious
Detailed personality
Defensive and hard to attack because it wears a helmet. After a while, it hides its face to protect itself and attacks at the right timing.
Keywords
  • Defensive
  • Tenacious
  • Tricky
  • Enemy
  • Boss disguise
Talents
  • Defensive ability
  • Headbutt attack
  • Disguise as a fake boss
Skills
  • Protects itself by acting as a shield
  • Attacks that catch the enemy off guard
Motivation
To obey Bowser's orders and stand in the way of the Mario brothers
Habits
Has a unique behavior pattern of repeating attacks and defenses

History

Backstory
An enemy transformed from one of Bowser's subordinates using magic or the like, appearing in the game as the true identity of the fake Bowser in Stage 3.
Debut date
July 9, 1983
Work title
Mario Bros.
Media type
Game

First appearance

Significant event
First appearance
Description
First appeared in the 1983 arcade game 'Mario Bros.'

Appearances in Super Mario series

Significant event
Appearances in Super Mario series
Description
Continues to appear repeatedly as an enemy character in subsequent Super Mario series works.

True identity of the fake Bowser boss

Significant event
True identity of the fake Bowser boss
Description
In the game, the Stage 3 boss appears as Mettaur disguised as a fake Bowser.

Relationships

Koopa Troop

Koopa Troop: unknown

Media appearances

Mario Bros.

Game

1983

Super Mario series

Game / Enemy

Continuously appears

Voice cast and creators

Shigeru Miyamoto

Creator name
Shigeru Miyamoto
Role
Original author

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