Spiny
Enemy with spikes growing on its back
An enemy with spikes on its back, one of the true identities of the fake Bowser (Stage 4), a subordinate of Bowser. Mainly a shelled enemy character that walks on the ground.
Trivia
- Spike is the Western name for Spiny.
- Formerly named 'Blakky' in Japan, but the name was unified to 'Spike' in 2023.
- Appears as one of the transformation forms of Fake Bowser (Fake Bowza).
- Characteristic enemy that deals damage to the player on contact with its spiny shell.
- In the Mario series, once Spiny lands, the player usually cannot defeat it by jumping on it.
- Cannot destroy the spikes with a jump.
Alternate names
Spiny
Spike
Blakky
Spike (Spike)
Profile
- Species
- Turtle species
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Small turtle enemy character with spikes on its shell. Spikes on its back are its characteristic feature.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
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- Large spikes on back
- Round body
- Small feet
- Iconic items
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- Spiny Shell
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Enemy role
- Detailed personality
- Aggressive enemy that deals damage to opponents it touches due to its spiny shell. It stands in the player's way in various stages of the Mario series.
- Keywords
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- Aggressive
- Sturdy
- Persistent
- Stage Boss
- Walking
- Talents
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- Attack with spikes
- High durability
- Ground movement
- Skills
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- Contact damage
- Cannot be defeated by stomping
- Motivation
- To hinder Mario and follow Bowser's orders.
History
- Backstory
- A type of turtle clan belonging to the Koopa Troop, one of the standard enemy characters in the Mario series. It appears in Stage 4 as one of the forms of the fake Bowser, a subordinate of Bowser.
- Debut date
- 1983
- Work title
- Mario Bros.
- Media type
- Game
One form of Fake Bowser
- Significant event
- One form of Fake Bowser
- Description
- Appears as one of the transformations of the fake Bowser as the boss of Stage 4.
Name Unification
- Significant event
- Name Unification
- Description
- Known as 'Spike' in the West and formerly 'Blakky' in Japan, but in 2023 the name was unified to 'Spike' worldwide.
Relationships
Bowser
Boss subordinate
One form of subordinate as Fake Bowser
Koopa Troop
Koopa Troop: unknown
Media appearances
Super Mario Bros.
Game / Supporting
1985
Mario Bros.
Game / Supporting
1983
New Super Mario Bros.
Game / Supporting
2006
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Game / Supporting
2009
Super Mario 3D Land
Game / Supporting
2011
Super Mario Maker
Game / Supporting
2015
Mario Party series
Game / Supporting
Voice cast and creators
Shigeru Miyamoto
- Creator name
- Shigeru Miyamoto
- Role
- Original author