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Lakitus are also often seen with fishing poles that they use to lure in prey. Generally, they will bait [[Mario]] with a power-up or coin and will begin to pursue him once he shows up. They are generally referred to as ''Fishin' Lakitu'' and a similar enemy, ''Fishin' [[Boo]]'' (which seems to be the ghost version of a Lakitu) uses a similar baiting trick. | Lakitus are also often seen with fishing poles that they use to lure in prey. Generally, they will bait [[Mario]] with a power-up or coin and will begin to pursue him once he shows up. They are generally referred to as ''Fishin' Lakitu'' and a similar enemy, ''Fishin' [[Boo]]'' (which seems to be the ghost version of a Lakitu) uses a similar baiting trick. | ||
− | Although Lakitus are believed to only be able to control clouds, some Lakitus have shown some signs of weather control as well. ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' had Thunder Lakitus which dropped lightning that started fires along the ground, although they seemed to be aided by some sort of mechanical apparatus. | + | Although Lakitus are believed to only be able to control clouds, some Lakitus have shown some signs of weather control as well. ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' had Thunder Lakitus which dropped lightning that started fires along the ground, although they seemed to be aided by some sort of mechanical apparatus. One Lakitu who actually had this ability was [[Enemies in New Super Mariosb.|Lakithunder]], a boss in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' who dropped bolts of lightning. |
Despite all these evil Lakitus working with Bowser's army, there are actually a number of benevolent ones as well. Lakitus have been known to work in camera crews (in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''), as shopkeepers (in ''[[DDR Mario Mix]]'') as umpires (the tennis games), and they are most well-known for their role in the ''Mario Kart'' series, where there is a Lakitu referee will count down to the beginning of the race (using a traffic light dangling from its fishing line) and use its fishing pole to save any fallen racers. There was also one Lakitu who acted as an ally to Mario in ''[[Paper Mario]]'', named [[Lakilester]]. | Despite all these evil Lakitus working with Bowser's army, there are actually a number of benevolent ones as well. Lakitus have been known to work in camera crews (in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''), as shopkeepers (in ''[[DDR Mario Mix]]'') as umpires (the tennis games), and they are most well-known for their role in the ''Mario Kart'' series, where there is a Lakitu referee will count down to the beginning of the race (using a traffic light dangling from its fishing line) and use its fishing pole to save any fallen racers. There was also one Lakitu who acted as an ally to Mario in ''[[Paper Mario]]'', named [[Lakilester]]. | ||
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*'''Dark Lakitu''' - In ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'', they are meaner and stronger versions of the Lakitu found only in the Pit of 100 Trials. It tosses Sky-Blue Spinies. | *'''Dark Lakitu''' - In ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'', they are meaner and stronger versions of the Lakitu found only in the Pit of 100 Trials. It tosses Sky-Blue Spinies. | ||
*'''Fishin' Boo''' - A ghost version of the Lakitu that dangles fishing lines similar to the Fishin' Lakitu. It usually dangles a blue flame from its line and is immune to most normal attacks. It appears in ''Super Mario World'' and ''Super Princess Peach''. In the latter game it can be destroyed by the Rage Vibe. | *'''Fishin' Boo''' - A ghost version of the Lakitu that dangles fishing lines similar to the Fishin' Lakitu. It usually dangles a blue flame from its line and is immune to most normal attacks. It appears in ''Super Mario World'' and ''Super Princess Peach''. In the latter game it can be destroyed by the Rage Vibe. | ||
− | *'''Glam Lakitu''' - In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', Glam Lakitus are rare enemies who may appear in the upper screen during battles in Dimble Wood, Bumpsy Plains and Blubble Lake. If Bowser can inhale it before it runs away, Mario and Luigi can then battle it. These Lakitus are somewhat regal, wearing a crown, and toss golden Spinies as well as coins | + | *'''Glam Lakitu''' - In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', Glam Lakitus are rare enemies who may appear in the upper screen during battles in Dimble Wood, Bumpsy Plains and Blubble Lake. If Bowser can inhale it before it runs away, Mario and Luigi can then battle it. These Lakitus are somewhat regal, wearing a crown, and toss golden Spinies as well as coins. |
*'''Lakipea''' - The [[Beanbean Kingdom]]'s counterpart to the Lakitu appearing in ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''. It is covered in vines and tosses Sharpeas, and otherwise behaves similarly to Lakitus. | *'''Lakipea''' - The [[Beanbean Kingdom]]'s counterpart to the Lakitu appearing in ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''. It is covered in vines and tosses Sharpeas, and otherwise behaves similarly to Lakitus. | ||
*'''Lakitufo''' - The [[Shroob]]ian counterpart of the Lakitus appearing in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', although it is uncertain if they are actually of Shroobian origin or are actually modified Lakitus. They are Lakitus with antennas that cling to small UFOs in battle. They toss Spiny Shroopa Eggs and can also beam in additional Spiny Shroopas from their UFOs, and will sometimes attack themselves with an aerial spin attack. They appear in the Vim Factory level. | *'''Lakitufo''' - The [[Shroob]]ian counterpart of the Lakitus appearing in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', although it is uncertain if they are actually of Shroobian origin or are actually modified Lakitus. They are Lakitus with antennas that cling to small UFOs in battle. They toss Spiny Shroopa Eggs and can also beam in additional Spiny Shroopas from their UFOs, and will sometimes attack themselves with an aerial spin attack. They appear in the Vim Factory level. | ||
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*'''Thunder Lakitu''' - In ''Yoshi's Island'', they are Lakitus with a strange mechanical apparatus that shoot down lightning. They appear in one level of the game but also make a surprise cameo appearance in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', scattering [[Klaptrap]]s from the DK Court. | *'''Thunder Lakitu''' - In ''Yoshi's Island'', they are Lakitus with a strange mechanical apparatus that shoot down lightning. They appear in one level of the game but also make a surprise cameo appearance in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', scattering [[Klaptrap]]s from the DK Court. | ||
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*''[[Super Mario World]]'': It was only from this game onwards that Lakitus could be knocked off of their clouds, and that their clouds could be ridden by the player. | *''[[Super Mario World]]'': It was only from this game onwards that Lakitus could be knocked off of their clouds, and that their clouds could be ridden by the player. | ||
*''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'': This game featured a Lakitu boss, named [[Enemies in New Super Mario Bros.|Lakithunder]]. | *''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'': This game featured a Lakitu boss, named [[Enemies in New Super Mario Bros.|Lakithunder]]. | ||
− | *''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'': In this game, Lakitu's cloud can also be eaten by [[Yoshi]], which causes them to fall to the ground and writhe helplessly, although they will generate a new cloud if left alone long enough | + | *''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'': In this game, Lakitu's cloud can also be eaten by [[Yoshi]], which causes them to fall to the ground and writhe helplessly, although they will generate a new cloud if left alone long enough. |
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'': As with all enemies in the game, they turn golden when the player passes through a Gold Ring, and during this timespan they throw coins instead of Spiny Eggs. | *''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'': As with all enemies in the game, they turn golden when the player passes through a Gold Ring, and during this timespan they throw coins instead of Spiny Eggs. | ||
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'': One level featured Lakitus that instead threw Guurindais, which grew into [[Piranha Plants]]. | *''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'': One level featured Lakitus that instead threw Guurindais, which grew into [[Piranha Plants]]. | ||
− | *''[[Super Mario Maker | + | *''[[Super Mario Maker]]'': They are available in various styles based on their appearances in past sidescrolling games. It is also possible to place other enemies in Lakitu's cloud or use the cloud alone. |
*''[[Super Mario Run]]'': In some levels, they throw coins instead of or in addition to Spiny Eggs. | *''[[Super Mario Run]]'': In some levels, they throw coins instead of or in addition to Spiny Eggs. | ||
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Lakitus have also appeared as enemies in several games of the ''Paper Mario'' subseries. In ''[[Paper Mario]]'', they were only found in Flower Fields and directly served [[Huff N. Puff']]. However, one of the Lakitus named [[Lakilester]] turned on them and became one of Mario's partners. Lakilester's cloud could protect Mario from harm, and he could blow strong gusts of wind. This game also featured another benevolent Lakitu NPC in the form of his girlfriend, [[Lakilulu]]. Lakitus also appeared as enemies in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' and ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. In ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', a single Lakitu appeared throwing Spinies at Whammo Mountain. This Lakitu could not be battled, and instead Mario had to use a [[Super Star]] to clear through the Spinies and reach the top of the mountain. | Lakitus have also appeared as enemies in several games of the ''Paper Mario'' subseries. In ''[[Paper Mario]]'', they were only found in Flower Fields and directly served [[Huff N. Puff']]. However, one of the Lakitus named [[Lakilester]] turned on them and became one of Mario's partners. Lakilester's cloud could protect Mario from harm, and he could blow strong gusts of wind. This game also featured another benevolent Lakitu NPC in the form of his girlfriend, [[Lakilulu]]. Lakitus also appeared as enemies in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' and ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. In ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', a single Lakitu appeared throwing Spinies at Whammo Mountain. This Lakitu could not be battled, and instead Mario had to use a [[Super Star]] to clear through the Spinies and reach the top of the mountain. | ||
− | They have also appeared in every game of the ''Mario & Luigi'' series, usually with minor appearances. In the first three games, a Fishin' Lakitu appeared on the level-up screen every time one of the brothers leveled up, its fishing line being used as the cursor to select which status to give some extra points too. Most of these games also featured different variants and alternate versions of the Lakitus to fight, with original Lakitus only appearing as enemies in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'' | + | They have also appeared in every game of the ''Mario & Luigi'' series, usually with minor appearances. In the first three games, a Fishin' Lakitu appeared on the level-up screen every time one of the brothers leveled up, its fishing line being used as the cursor to select which status to give some extra points too. Most of these games also featured different variants and alternate versions of the Lakitus to fight, with original Lakitus only appearing as enemies in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''. In ''Dream Team'', they appeared in the background during battles, but they would sometimes float to the forefront to throw both Spinies and Mushrooms at one of the brothers. In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'', Lakitus only appeared as hosts of the Lakitu Info Center who helped to coordinate missions. |
− | In ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]'', a Lakitu appeared in one area of the Shifting Sands. It could not be fought, but Mario could earn a Power Star by defeating its four spinies. Lakitus also made an NPC appearance in ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]'' as shopkeepers and also gave Mario rewards for completing tasks for them. In the first world, Mario had to clear their guards for Koopas in exchange for a key to the Truffle Towers, and in the third world, a pirate-themed Lakitu would give Mario a motor if he beat him in a fishing contest | + | In ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]'', a Lakitu appeared in one area of the Shifting Sands. It could not be fought, but Mario could earn a Power Star by defeating its four spinies. Lakitus also made an NPC appearance in ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]'' as shopkeepers and also gave Mario rewards for completing tasks for them. In the first world, Mario had to clear their guards for Koopas in exchange for a key to the Truffle Towers, and in the third world, a pirate-themed Lakitu would give Mario a motor if he beat him in a fishing contest. |
− | In ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', a Fishin' Lakitu appeared as an NPC in several different kingdoms, where he tried fishing in a variety of different environments, including at a poison pond. [[Mario]] could use [[Cappy]] to control the Lakitu and fish for him, which could result in catching large [[Cheep Cheep]]s that contained [[Power Moon]]s | + | In ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', a Fishin' Lakitu appeared as an NPC in several different kingdoms, where he tried fishing in a variety of different environments, including at a poison pond. [[Mario]] could use [[Cappy]] to control the Lakitu and fish for him, which could result in catching large [[Cheep Cheep]]s that contained [[Power Moon]]s. |
=Sports= | =Sports= | ||
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As mentioned above, Lakitus often appear in referee roles in the sports-related ''Mario'' games. Lakitus have appeared in referee or umpire-related roles in every game of the ''Mario Kart'', ''Mario Tennis'', ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball|Mario Baseball]]'' and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'' subseries, as well as in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'' and for three of the sports (basketball, hockey and dodgeball) represented in ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]''. In most of the ''Mario Golf'' games, they retrieve balls that fall into the water and also act as referees for the Speed Golf minigames, using the traffic lights from their ''Mario Kart'' appearances. A Lakitu cameraman was also present in [[Mario Golf |the first ''Mario Golf'' game]]. | As mentioned above, Lakitus often appear in referee roles in the sports-related ''Mario'' games. Lakitus have appeared in referee or umpire-related roles in every game of the ''Mario Kart'', ''Mario Tennis'', ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball|Mario Baseball]]'' and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'' subseries, as well as in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'' and for three of the sports (basketball, hockey and dodgeball) represented in ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]''. In most of the ''Mario Golf'' games, they retrieve balls that fall into the water and also act as referees for the Speed Golf minigames, using the traffic lights from their ''Mario Kart'' appearances. A Lakitu cameraman was also present in [[Mario Golf |the first ''Mario Golf'' game]]. | ||
− | A red-shelled Lakitu also appeared as a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' (as an unlockable character) | + | A red-shelled Lakitu also appeared as a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' (as an unlockable character) and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. |
==Mario Party== | ==Mario Party== | ||
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*Lakitus have also appeared as enemies in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]]''. In this game, Lakitus appear in the cloud areas and use lightning magic to attack. | *Lakitus have also appeared as enemies in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]]''. In this game, Lakitus appear in the cloud areas and use lightning magic to attack. | ||
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*The Lakitu appears as an [[Assist Trophy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]''. The Lakitu is represented in its original 8-bit pixel appearance from ''Super Mario Bros.'' and drops Spinies on players. In the 3DS ''Smash'', Lakitus also appear as enemies in Smash Run, using their modern designs rather then the 8-bit appearance. | *The Lakitu appears as an [[Assist Trophy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]''. The Lakitu is represented in its original 8-bit pixel appearance from ''Super Mario Bros.'' and drops Spinies on players. In the 3DS ''Smash'', Lakitus also appear as enemies in Smash Run, using their modern designs rather then the 8-bit appearance. | ||
− | ** | + | **A trophy for Lakitu had previously appeared in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. In ''Brawl'', there is a trophy of the Lakitu using its 8-bit Assist Trophy appearance, as well as two stickers of Lakitu using art from ''Mario Kart Super Circuit'' and ''New Super Mario Bros.''. The 3DS/Wii U games both have a trophy for Lakitu in his 8-bit form, while the 3DS game also has a trophy for Lakitu as he appears in Smash Run and a trophy for Lakitu with the Cloud 9 kart from ''Mario Kart''. |
=Trivia= | =Trivia= | ||
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*In ''Tetris Attack'', the Lakitu replaced Windy from the original ''[[Panel De Pon]]''. | *In ''Tetris Attack'', the Lakitu replaced Windy from the original ''[[Panel De Pon]]''. | ||
*In [[Goombella]]'s Tattle of the Lakitu in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', she points out that it is never explained where/how the Lakitu stores all of those Spiny Eggs. | *In [[Goombella]]'s Tattle of the Lakitu in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', she points out that it is never explained where/how the Lakitu stores all of those Spiny Eggs. | ||
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