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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 | + | 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 and use its fishing pole to save any fallen racers. Lakitus have also appeared as a capsule item in ''[[Mario Party 5]]''and ''[[Mario Party 7]]''. In ''Mario Party 7'' their capsule can only be found in the Neon Heights. Even when Lakitus are not directly involved as allies or enemies, they usually make some sort of cameo appearance. |
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+ | [[Yoshi]] also had a Lakitu friend. The Lakitu was brainwashed by Kamek and became the first boss of ''[[Tetris Attack]]''. After the Lakitu was defeated, the spell was lifted, and the Lakitu became a playable ally of Yoshi. In ''[[Paper Mario]]'', a group of bad Lakitus called Team Lakitu aided [[Huff N. Puff']]s attack on Flower Fields. 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. | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
==Variations== | ==Variations== | ||
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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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=Other Appearances= | =Other Appearances= | ||
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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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*[[Shigeru Miyamoto]] has claimed that Lakitu is the game character that represented him the best, because of the way he is "very free, floating in the air, going anywhere". | *[[Shigeru Miyamoto]] has claimed that Lakitu is the game character that represented him the best, because of the way he is "very free, floating in the air, going anywhere". | ||
*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]]''. | ||
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