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| {{Infobox Item | | {{Infobox Item |
| | title = Spiny Shell | | | title = Spiny Shell |
| | image = {{tabber|title1=Wingless|content1=[[File:Spiny Shell (Mario Kart 8).png|250px]]|title2=Winged|content2=[[File:Spiny Shell.PNG|250px]]}} | | | image = [[File:SpikyShell-SSB4.jpg|250px|center]] |
| | caption = {{symbol|mario}}<br>The Spiny Shell | | | caption = {{SSB4|Lucario}} throwing the Spiny Shell in {{forwiiu}}. |
| | series = {{uv|Mario}} | | | series = ''{{uv|Mario}}'' |
| | item class = Throwing | | | item class = Throwing |
| | game1 = SSB4 | game2 = Ultimate | | | game1 = SSB4 |
| | requirements = | | | requirements = |
| |interwiki = mariowiki | | |interwiki = mariowiki |
| |interwikiname = Super Mario Wiki | | |interwikiname = Super Mario Wiki |
| |interwikipage = Spiny Shell (blue) | | |interwikipage = Spiny Shell (Mario Kart) |
| }} | | }} |
| The '''Spiny Shell''' ({{ja|トゲゾーこうら|Togezō Kōra}}, ''Spiny Shell''), popularly known as the '''Blue Shell''', is an [[item]] from the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart|series}}'' series. | | The '''Spiny Shell''' ({{ja|トゲゾーこうら|Togezo Koula}}, ''Togezo Shell''), popularly known as the '''Blue Shell''', is an [[item]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. First seen in the April 2014 [[Nintendo Direct]], the Spiny Shell hovers above the leading player (most points or stock, least damage) for five seconds, and then falls down on said player. The time it takes from falling on its target to exploding is randomized, making it difficult to dodge each time. Upon contact with any player or hitbox, the Spiny Shell vanishes in a violent explosion that deals 28% damage and knocks enemies back quite a far way. |
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| | When the Spiny shell is falling, it can be interrupted by hitting another player or [[hitbox]]. Hence, it is possible to avoid a Spiny Shell by hiding under other players, so another player takes in the effect of the Spiny Shell. |
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| ==Origin== | | ==Origin== |
| [[File:SpinyShellMK8Deluxe1stPlaceRacer.jpg|left|thumb|The Spiny Shell in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', ready to hit Bowser Jr., the leading racer.]]
| | This item appears to be the most common variation of a {{s|mariowiki|Spiny Shell}} in ''Mario'' spin-off games, notably ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart}}''. It originates from ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 64}}'', where it appeared as an incredibly rare item that would tear through the course in pursuit of the racer in 1st place, to whom it would deliver a massive blow; it would also bash through any other racers and items that happened to be in the way. It is one of the most notorious items in the series, stalling the target for an extremely long time and being nearly impossible to avoid once thrown, even when predicted. Later games in the series gave the shell wings and a large explosion upon touching down on the leader. It still explodes upon impact and flies, but at a much lower trajectory, being able to hit racers that happen to be in its path like before. Its design in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' is taken from its appearance in the latest ''Mario Kart'' games: ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 7}}'' and ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}''. |
| The Spiny Shell made its debut in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart 64}}'' and has become an important recurring item in the ''Mario Kart'' series. It is a blue variant of a {{iw|mariowiki|Spiny Shell|red}}, which, when thrown, will plow through everything in its path while chasing the racer in first place.
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| ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart: Double Dash!!}}'' granted the Spiny Shell wings, which increased its speed but removed its ability to strike anything in its path, while also changing its behaviour to circle its target upon reaching them and detonate in a large explosion (similar to that of a [[Bob-omb]], but blue), more punishing than a normal shell. It also became much more common an item, leading to a notorious reputation, though its damage could be avoidable with a well-timed {{iw|mariowiki|Dash Mushroom}} or [[Super Star|Star]]. | |
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| ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart 7}}'' reverted the Spiny Shell to being a very rare wingless threat to everyone in its path, but keeping the explosion at the end. Later, ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}'' introduced the {{iw|mariowiki|Super Horn}} item specifically to counter the Spiny Shell. | |
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| Other Mario spinoff games have borrowed the Spiny Shell for their own purposes. Its primary trait is generally that it targets whoever is in first place, often with a harsher penalty than a normal setback.
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| ==Overview==
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| The Spiny Shell debuted as a throwing item in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.
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| When thrown, the Spiny Shell targets the current highest-ranking opponent: the fighter with the most points in [[time|time matches]], the most [[stocks]] in stock matches, or the most [[coins]] in coin matches. If multiple opponents have equal standing, the one with the least [[damage]] is picked, and if multiple opponents also have equal damage, the one closest to the thrower is picked.
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| The Spiny Shell flies to and hovers above its target, continuing to follow above them for five seconds, and then slams down onto said player. The Spiny Shell explodes upon hitting an opponent or other hurtbox during its attack, which deals 28% damage with sizeable knockback. The time it takes from falling on its target to exploding is randomized, which can potentially make the attack difficult to dodge.
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| When the Spiny Shell is slamming, its explosion triggers as soon as it hits a player or [[hurtbox]]. Hence, it is possible for the Spiny Shell's target to avoid its attack by hiding under other players, so that another player takes the hit of the Spiny Shell. If the player being targeted is [[KO]]'d before the shell can attack, it will explode on the spot without trying to target anyone else.
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| While the Spiny Shell is flying and hovering, opponents making contact with it will be hit for light damage. This can potentially force an opponent other than the target to be hit by the shell's explosion attack if they are trapped by the hovering hits.
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| ==Trophy==
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| {{Trophy
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| |name=Spiny Shell
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| |image-3ds=SpinyShellTrophy3DS.png
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| |image-wiiu=SpinyShellTrophyWiiU.png
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| |desc-ntsc=The devastating blue Spiny Shell that normally appears in the Mario Kart series. This shell seeks out the lead racer and ruins his or her day. In Smash Bros., it will hover above one of the fighters before crashing down and exploding. Avoiding the impact can be challenging.
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| |desc-pal=In the Mario Kart series, these blue shells play a big role, tearing down the track at a frightening speed before crashing down on whoever's in first place. When thrown, it'll hover around above a fighter's head, and after a short while drop down and blow up. If you find one targeting you, get ready to dodge that explosion!
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| |gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=N64|game1=Mario Kart 64|release1=02/1997|console2=WiiU|game2=Mario Kart 8|release2=05/2014}}
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| |gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=N64|game1=Mario Kart 64|release1=06/1997|console2=WiiU|game2=Mario Kart 8|release2=05/2014}}
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| ==Sticker==
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| {| class="wikitable"
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| ! Name
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| ! Game
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| ! Effect
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| ! Fighter(s)
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| | Spiny Shell
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| | {{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart: DD!!}}
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| | {{SortKey|SpecialLaunchPower+012}}{{StickerIcon|Launch Power}} +11
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| | {{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
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| |} | |
| {{StickerPicBox|Spiny Shell|Mario Kart: DD!!}}
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| ==Gallery== | | ==Gallery== |
| <gallery> | | <gallery> |
| Blue Shell 3DS.JPG|The explosion of the Spiny Shell in {{for3ds}} | | File:Blue Shell 3DS.JPG|The explosion of the blue shell in {{for3ds}} |
| SpinyShell-SSB4.jpg|{{SSB4|Lucario}} throwing the Spiny Shell in {{forwiiu}}.
| | File:Spiny Shell (Mario Kart 8).png|As it appears in ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}'' |
| SSBUSpinyShell.png|Render of the Spiny Shell from ''Ultimate''.
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| SSBUWebsiteBowser6.jpg|Bowser and a Spiny Shell in ''Ultimate''.
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| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| ==Names in other languages==
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| |ja={{ja|トゲゾーこうら|Togezō Kōra}}
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| |jaM=Spiny Shell
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| |en=Spiny Shell
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| |fr=Carapace à épines
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| |frM=Spiny Shell
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| |es_es=Caparazón de pinchos
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| |es_esM=Spiky Shell
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| |es_la=Caparazón de picos
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| |es_laM=Spiky Shell
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| |de=Stachi-Panzer
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| |deM=Spiny Shell
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| |it=Guscio spinoso
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| |itM=Spiny Shell
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| |nl=Spiny-schild
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| |nlM=Spiny Shell
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| |ru={{rollover|Панцирь колючкина|Pantsir kolyuchkina|?}}
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| |ruM=Kurochkina Shell
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| |ko={{rollover|가시돌이등껍질|Gasidorideungkkeopjil|?}}
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| |koM=Spiny Shell
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| |zh_cn={{rollover|刺刺龟壳|Cìcì Guī Ké|?}}
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| |zh_cnM=Spiny Turtle Shell
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| |zh_tw={{rollover|刺刺龜殼|Cìcì Guī Ké|?}}
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| |zh_twM=Spiny Turtle Shell
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| {{SSB4Items}} | | {{SSB4Items}} |
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| {{Mario universe}} | | {{Mario universe}} |
| [[Category:Trophies (SSB4-3DS)]] | | [[Category:Trophies (SSB4-3DS)]] |
| [[Category:Trophies (SSB4-Wii U)]]
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| [[Category:Stickers]]
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