Rookie

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This article is about the character from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga . For other uses of the term "Rookie", see Rookie (disambiguation).
Rookie
Sprite of Rookie from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions.
Rookie's sprite from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
Species Koopa
First appearance Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (2003)
Latest appearance Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions (2017)
“For some reason, fighting these guys... makes my gut flare up something fierce...”
Rookie, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

Rookie is Bowser's amnesiac alter ego and Popple's accomplice in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and its remake, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions .

Rookie's appearance is largely similar to that of his normal self, though it differs in a few ways. The most noticeable physical difference is Rookie's blue, cat burglar-styled mask. The international versions of Superstar Saga also depict him with green eyes; in the Japanese version and the Nintendo 3DS remake, they are instead gray. In contrast to his physical appearance, Rookie's personality is drastically different than Bowser's; he is extremely trusting, loyal, and ultimately submissive to Popple, whereas his normal self is arrogant and believes others are beneath him.

History[edit ]

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga / Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions[edit ]

Screenshot of Rookie recalling his memories of Mario and Luigi in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
Rookie being encountered in Chateau de Chucklehuck, briefly recalling his memories of the Mario Bros.

When Bowser takes Mario and Luigi to the Beanbean Kingdom in his Koopa Cruiser, Cackletta and Fawful attack the cruiser, causing it to crash in Stardust Fields. Bowser lands in Tolstar's cannon and winds up being fired to Hoohoo Mountain by one of the Starshade Bros. after the Mario Bros. battle Tolstar.

The Chuckolator from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
Rookie and Popple, right before Chuckolator sends them out of the room

Mario and Luigi first encounter Rookie in Chateau de Chucklehuck, shortly after seeing Popple for the first time. Popple orders Rookie to fight the Mario Bros. so that he can obtain the Chuckola Reserve, which the Bros. were also looking for in order to remove a Belly Blech worm from Queen Bean. Rookie attacks with hammers and Fire Breath, the latter of which occurs when he faintly recalls his memories of fighting the Mario Bros. Whenever he jumps before performing his attacks, the victim is Luigi; whenever he does not, the victim is Mario. These tells are reversed in the remake. Rookie protects Popple very zealously, counterattacking the Bros. every time they attack Popple.

Mario and Luigi meet Popple in the Woohoo Hooniversity basement.
Rookie and Popple being encountered in the basement of Woohoo Hooniversity

After the battle, Popple reprimands Rookie for being unable to defeat the Mario Bros., and the two run off in hopes of getting to the Chuckola Reserve before the Mario Brothers. The thieving duo reach the Reserve before the Bros. (thanks to them hiding until the brothers brought all three Chuckola Fruits to Chuckleroot), but are captured by the Chuckolator. Mario and Luigi arrive and battle the Chuckolator, but not before the living soft drink hits the barrels Rookie and Popple are inside of with such force that they are ejected out of the room.

The Mario Bros. encounter Rookie once more at Woohoo Hooniversity, down in the university's basement, right after Popple finds the Beanstar which had just fallen right next to him. Popple once more orders Rookie to fight the Bros. to protect the Beanstar. This time, Popple and Rookie have their own versions of Bros. Attacks, but the Bros. still defeat them without much effort. After the battle, a Peach-bot falls into the room and enrages the Beanstar with its squeaking, causing it to enlarge and fly out of the room.

Mario, Luigi, Popple, and Rookie grab onto the Beanstar in an attempt to stop its escape; however, the combined stress of hearing the Peach-bot's unpleasant voice and bearing the collective weight of the Mario Bros., Popple, and Rookie causes the Beanstar to shatter into four pieces. Each of the four clingers begin to fall off one by one until only Rookie is left, as the fragmented Beanstar heads higher into the sky. The last one remaining, Rookie remembers his real identity and proclaims himself to be "Bowser the King!". His recollection is short-lived, however, as he falls off the Beanstar before it breaks into four pieces, landing in Stardust Fields. A little while later, Fawful encounters an unconscious Bowser and uses his body to house Cackletta's soul, creating Bowletta.

In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions , Rookie's origin is significantly expanded upon. The remake reveals that Rookie's creation was indirectly and unintentionally engineered by Captain Goomba, the main protagonist of Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser. The reason for Rookie joining Popple is also revealed in a flashback: after losing his memory, Bowser collapsed from hunger. Popple was stealing food from Hoohoo Village at the time, and accidentally fed the amnesiac Koopa King when he tripped while escaping. Mistaking this mishap for genuine kindness, Bowser began to follow Popple around in spite of the thief's initial protests.

The captains later battle Popple when they find out he might know Bowser's whereabouts. Afterwards, Rookie appears to defend Popple. Captain Goomba, recognizing that Rookie was actually Bowser, attempts to reason with him, although Rookie does not remember his minions and leaves with Popple after berating them for defeating his boss, causing Captain Goomba to sulk in despair. After meeting Popple again, they learn Rookie went missing before the meeting starts another battle. After returning to Bowser's Castle, Bowser slowly remembers Captain Goomba was the one who gave him amnesia while on the mountain and revokes him of his title while chasing him in rage.

Rookie never reappeared in any other games (his true identity as Bowser nonwithstanding), although he, or more specifically Captain Goomba's inadvertent role in his creation, was given an indirect reference in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey ; Captain Goomba, when explaining that he did not wish to slack off on Goomba training by play-fighting Bowser Jr. and get Bowser upset, adds "again" at the end of the sentence.

Statistics[edit ]

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga[edit ]

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga enemy
Rookie (1)
Rookie (Bowser)'s Idle from Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga HP 120 POW 32-42 Defense 40
Speed 30 Experience 110 (120) Coins 34 (30)
Location Chateau de Chucklehuck Jump Normal Hammer Normal
Hand Normal Fire Heal Thunder Critical
Stat down? 30% Stun? 30% Burn? 0%
Level 11 Role Boss Item drop 1-Up Mushroom – 100%
None – 0%
Notice
  • Stats in parentheses are from the Japanese version (if they differ from the original American and European stats).
  • Stats in gray are only found in the game's coding and are not available during "normal" gameplay.
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga enemy
Rookie (2)
Rookie (Bowser)'s Idle from Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga HP 250 POW 48-70 Defense 60
Speed 60 Experience 180 (250) Coins 33 (30)
Location Woohoo Hooniversity Jump Normal Hammer Normal
Hand Normal Fire Heal Thunder Critical
Stat down? 30% Stun? 30% Burn? 0%
Level 15 Role Boss Item drop 1-Up Mushroom (Red Pepper) – 100%
None – 0%
Notice
  • Stats in parentheses are from the Japanese version (if they differ from the original American and European stats).
  • Stats in gray are only found in the game's coding and are not available during "normal" gameplay.

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions[edit ]

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions enemy
Rookie (1)
Rookie HP 150 POW 50 DEF 38 SPEED 28 Experience 120
Fire Heal Thunder Critical Jump Normal Hammer Normal Coins 30
Stat down 30% Dizzy 30% Burn 0% Speed down 30% Item drop None (0%)
Rookie Emblem A (100%)
Rookie Emblem A (100%)
Level           12 Location(s) Chateau de Chucklehuck
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions enemy
Rookie (2)
Rookie HP 300 POW 88 DEF 62 SPEED 36 Experience 250
Fire Heal Thunder Critical Jump Normal Hammer Normal Coins 60
Stat down 30% Dizzy 30% Burn 0% Speed down 30% Item drop None (0%)
Rookie Emblem AA (100%)
Rookie Emblem AA (100%)
Level           17 Location(s) Woohoo Hooniversity

Gallery[edit ]

Sprites[edit ]

Screenshots[edit ]

Quotes[edit ]

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga[edit ]

  • "Yes, Boss!"
  • "Red and Green... I feel like I know these two from somewhere... Weird..."
  • "Yeah, something about them feels reeeeeeeeal familiar... It makes me feel...real mad!"
  • "How dare you guys try to mess with the Great Popple!" (original version)
  • "How dare you guys try to mess with Boss!" (remake version)
  • "Boss!! Nooooooo!!!" (remake version only)
  • "For some reason, fighting these guys makes my gut flare up something fierce..."
  • "Whoa! That was spicy!"
  • "Oh... I've got heartburn..."
  • "I'm...so ashamed..."
  • "Yes! Ohhhh, YES! The path is open!"
  • "Gahhhhh!"
  • "Hey Boss, what's that shiny thing?" (remake version only)
  • "You're amazing, Boss!"
  • "These two guys are tougher than I thought!"
  • "Oh! I remember! I remember!"
  • "I am... I am..."
  • "Bowser the King!!!"

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions[edit ]

  • "Where... Where am I..."
  • "My stomach... So...hungry..."
  • "Mmm... Food..."
  • "BOSS!"
  • "BOOOOOSS!"
  • "Are you all right, Boss? Who got ya?!"
  • "So, you're the crooks who did this to Boss!"
  • "Bwaaahahaha!"
  • "Shut your mouth! I have no idea who you weirdos are!"
  • "Hmph!"
  • "HMPH!"

Names in other languages[edit ]

Language Name Meaning Note(s) Ref.
Japanese 新人クッパ
Shinjin Kuppa
Rookie Bowser [?]
Chinese 新手酷霸王
Xīnshǒu Kùbàwáng
Rookie Bowser [?]
Dutch Groentje Rookie [?]
French Le Bleu Pun on the phrase le bleu (which is French for both "the blue", referring to the color of his mask, and "the rookie") [?]
German BowsAzubi Pun on "Bowser" and Azubi ("apprentice") [?]
Italian Recluta Recruit [?]
Korean 신입쿠파
Sinip Kupa
Rookie Bowser [?]
Spanish Bowser novato Rookie Bowser [?]
Bowser forms
Main Big Dry BowserBlack BowserBlockhead BowserBowcienBowlettaBusō KoopaCastle BowserDreamy BowserDry BowserFury BowserGiant BowserGiga BowserGlohm BowserMolten BowserMega Baby BowserMega BowserMegaDragonBowserMeowserMetal BowserShiny RoboBowserShrowserWonder Bowser
Other Alarm KoopaDark Hammer Slam BowserHammer Slam BowserHeat Cannon (Mega Strike ability)King Koopa's alter egosMegaton Koopa HōMushroomRookieScarecrowShroob mushroomTail Bowser
KC Mario Gahaha DaiōGolf DaiōKing TetrisKinoko no SeiKoopa SevenMr. KPoseidon KoopaQix DaiōTorino Daiō
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga / Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions / Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser
Characters (Superstar Saga ) Protagonists Mario 1,2Luigi 1,2Princess Peach 1,2Prince PeasleyBowser 1,2
Antagonists Cackletta (Bowletta) • FawfulPoppleBowser (Rookie)1,2
Supporting characters Beanbean troops 1,2Bink 1,2Blablanadon 1,2Bloat 1,2Boddle 1,2Border Bros 1,2BubblesChuckleroot 1,2Chuckleroot's granddaughter 1,2Cork and CaskDoctor 1,2Dr. Toadley 2Fava 1,2Firebrand and Thunderhand 1,2Hammerhead Bros. 1,2Harhall 1,2Hermie IIIHoohoo civilization 1,2Jellyfish Sisters 1,2Lady Lima 1,2Miles Tones 1,2Moai 1,2Mole 1,2Pea 1,2Peach-bot 1,2Photographer (Koopa Troopa) 1,2Pipeman 1,2Professor E. GaddProspector 1,2Psycho Kamek 1Queen Bean 1,2Soybean civilization 1,2SpangleStarshade Bros. 1,2Toadsworth 1,2Tolstar 1,2Tuki 1,2Yoshi Fan Club 1,2
Species Ankoopa 1Beanish 1,2Beanlet 1,2Big Koopa Troopa 2Designbomb 1,2Ghost 1,2Hoohooligan 1,2Kurako 1,2Lagoon-dweller 1,2Oho JeeSailor 1,2ThwompToad 1,2Winkle 1,2Yoshi 1,2
Characters (The Search for Bowser ) Protagonists Captain Goomba 3 (Gold 3) • Captain Shy Guy 3Captain Boo 3 (Gold 3) • Captain Koopa Troopa 3 (Gold 3) • Koopalings (Iggy · Morton · Lemmy · Ludwig · Roy · Wendy · Larry)
Antagonists Cackletta (Bowletta) • FawfulPopple
Supporting characters Bowser 3Corporal Paraplonk 3Private Goomp 3Sergeant Guy 3Prince PeasleyBubblesCork and CaskHermie IIIProfessor E. GaddSpangleStarlow 3
Special moves Overworld/solo attacks Dunk Hammer 1,2 An L ripped from the game.Fire Dash 1,2 An M ripped from the game.Firebrand 1,2 An M ripped from the game.Hammer 1,2High Jump 1,2 An L ripped from the game.Jump 1,2Mini-Mario 1,2 An M ripped from the game.Pump Mario 1,2 An M ripped from the game.Spin Jump 1,2 An M ripped from the game.Surfboard 1,2 An L ripped from the game.Thunder Tickle 1,2 An L ripped from the game.Thunderhand 1,2 An L ripped from the game.
Bros. Attacks 1,2 Bounce Bros. An L ripped from the game.Chopper Bros. An M ripped from the game.Cyclone Bros. An L ripped from the game.Fire Bros. An M ripped from the game.Knockback Bros. An L ripped from the game.Splash Bros. An M ripped from the game.Swing Bros. An M ripped from the game.Thunder Bros. An L ripped from the game.
Captain Commands 3 DenyRallyChancePlay DeadLightningParryPass the Bob-ombThwomp ThumpClash of CaptainsCall for BackupSneak AttackShell Shock
Bosses Superstar Saga BirdoBowletta 1,2Bowser 1,2Cackletta 1,2Chuckolator 1,2Dragohoho 1,2FawfulFlaret 1,2Hermie III 1,2Hoohooros 1,2Jojora 1,2Jojora's friends 1,2Koopalings (Iggy · Morton · Lemmy · Ludwig · Roy · Wendy · Larry) • Mom Piranha 1,2PoppleQueen Bean 1,2Rookie 1,2Tolstar 1,2Trunkle 1,2Wiggler 1,2
The Search for Bowser BirdoCorporal Paraplonk 3FawfulKoopalings (Iggy · Morton · Lemmy · Ludwig · Roy · Wendy · Larry) • PopplePrivate Goomp 3Sergeant Guy 3
Locations Beanbean Airport 1,2Beanbean Borderland 1,2Beanbean Castle 1,2Beanbean Castle Sewers/Beanbean Castle Sewer 1,2Beanbean Castle Town 1,2Beanbean Outskirts/Beanbean FieldsBeanbean KingdomBowser's CastleCastle Town Item Shop 1,2Chateau de Chucklehuck 1,2Chucklehuck WoodsFire Palace 1,2Guffawha Ruins 1,2Gwarhar LagoonHarhall's Studio 1,2Hoohoo MountainHoohoo Village 1,2Information Booth 1,2Joke's EndKoopa CruiserLittle Fungitown 1,2Little Fungitown Item Shop 1,2Mario and Luigi's house 1,2Mushroom Kingdom 1,2Oho Oasis 1,2Oho Ocean 1,2Pipe House 1,2Princess Peach's Castle 1,2Relaxation Room 1,2S.S. Chuckola 1,2Seabed 1,2Starbeans Cafe 1,2Stardust Fields 1,2Teehee ValleyThunder Palace 1,2Toadtown Square/Peach's Castle 1,2Winkle Colosseum 1,2Woohoo Hooniversity 1,2Yoshi Theater 1,2
Enemies Superstar Saga Anuboo 1,2Beanerang BroBeanieBill Blaster 1,2Blooper 1,2Bob-ombBooCheep Cheep 1Chomp Bro 1,2Chuck GuyChuckorok 1,2ClumphDry Bones 4Eeker 1,2Elite Chuck GuyElite Dry Bones 1,2Elite Gritty Goomba 1,2Elite Limbo BroElite PestnutElite TroopeaFighter Fly 1,2FuzzbushFuzzy 1,2Glurp 1,2Gold BeanieGoombaGoomdiver 1,2Gritty GoombaGunner Guy 1,2Hammer BroIce SnifitLakipeaLaser Snifit 1,2Limbo BroMagikoopaMalibut 1,2Mecha-Blooper 1,2Mecha-Chomp 1MechakoopaOucher Glass 1,2ParabeanieParatroopeaPestnutPiranha BeanPiranha Plant 1,2Puffer-Cheep 1RexRoto-Disc 1,2Sand Cheep 1,2ScaratroopeaSharkbone 1,2SharpeaSniper Bill 1,2Spiky Snifit 1,2Spiny 4Spiny Cheep Cheep 2StarkissSuper Fly 1,2Sworm 1,2TanoombaTime Bob-omb 1,2TroopeaVirus 1,2Yo Bro 1,2
The Search for Bowser Bandit 3Beanerang BroBeanieBig Boo 3Big Tail Goomba 3Bob-ombBomb Boo 3BooBoomerang Bro 3Broozer 3Buzzy Beetle 3Chain Chomp 3Chargin' Chuck 3Chuck GuyClumphDry Bones 4Elite Captain Quartet 3Elite Chuck GuyElite Limbo BroElite PestnutElite TroopeaFire Bro 3Fire Stalking Piranha Plant 3Fly Guy 3FuzzbushGold BeanieGoombaGoomba Tower 3Green Magikoopa 3Gritty GoombaHammer BroIce Bro 3Ice SnifitKoopa Paratroopa 3Koopa Troopa 3LakipeaLakitu 3Limbo BroMagikoopaMechakoopaMechawful 3Para-Beetle 3ParabeanieParagoomba 3ParatroopeaPestnutPiranha BeanPokey 3Red Magikoopa 3RexScaratroopeaSharpeaShy Guy 3Spear Guy 3Spike 3Spiny 4Spiny Cheep Cheep 2StarkissTail Boo 3TanoombaTroopeaWhite Magikoopa 3
Items Consumables 1-Up Mushroom 1,21-Up Super 1,2100 Coin 210 Coin 250-Coin 2Boo Biscuit 2Coin 1,2Five Coin 1,2Golden Mushroom 1,2Green Pepper 1,2Max Mushroom 1,2Max Nut 1,2Max Syrup 1,2Mushroom 1,2Nut 1,2Red Pepper 1,2Refreshing Herb 1,2Super Mushroom 1,2Super Nut 1,2Super Syrup 1,2Syrup 1,2Ultra Mushroom 1,2Ultra Nut 1,2Ultra Syrup 1,2
Key items Bean Fruit 1,2Beanbean Brooch 1,2Beanbean Map 1,2Beanstar 1,2Beanstar piece 1,2Beanstone 1,2Chuckola Fruit 1,2Chuckola Reserve 1,2Crabbie Grass 1,2Face 1,2Fake Beanstar 1,2Flaming statue 1,2Hoohoo Spirit 1,2InvincishroomMembership Card 1,2Neon Egg 1,2Peach's Extra Dress 1,2Pearl Bean 1,2Peasley's Rose 1,2Precious belonging 1,2Red and Green Goblets 1,2Secret Scroll 1 1,2Secret Scroll 2 1,2Suitcase 1,2Winkle Card 1,2
Bean Juice1,2 Chuckle BlendChuckoccinoHoohoo BlendHoolumbianTeehee BlendTeeheespressoWoohoo Blend
Special items Bonus Ring 1,2Cobalt Necktie 1,2Excite Spring 1,2Game Boy Horror SP 1,2Great Force 1,2Greed Wallet 1,2Power Grip 1Secret Specs 2
Blocks1,2 ! Block? BlockBros. BlockCommand BlockHidden BlockHoohoo BlockL BlockM BlockRally BlockRandom BlockRecovery blockSave AlbumSimu-BlockSpin Block
Other Axe 1,2Badge 1,2Bean 1,2Bike Pads 1,2Black Rock 1,2Boo Statue 1,2Brown Rock 1,2Button 1,2Cart 1,2Gold ringChuckola Cola 1,2Clothing 1,2Conductor 1,2Gown 1,2Gray Rock 1,2Headgear 1,2Invincibility Mushroom 3Koopa Clown Car 1,2Lift 1,2Poison Mushroom 1,2Poltergust 3000 1,2Pressure Plate 1,2Recording 2Region map 1Rolling Bar Defense System 1,2Spiky Stardust Defense System 1,2Spring Pad 1,2Super Poltergust 3001 1,2Surfing Spot 1,2Toad Express 1,2Torch 1,2Wall Face 1,2Warp Pipe 1,2Watering hole 1,2Waterspout 1,2Whirlwind 1,2
Game mechanics Stats Bros. Point 1,2DefenseExperience PointHeart PointLevel upPowerSpeed 1,2Spirit 3Stache 1,2
Elements FireThunder
Status Burn 1,2Charred 1,2DEF-DownDEF-UpDizzyDownedFury 2Heavy G 1,2Invisible 2Light G 1,2Poison 1,2POW-DownPOW-UpProhibited Command 1,2SPD-Down 1,2SPD-Up 1,2Trip 1,2
Battle mechanics Action CommandAdvanced Command/Super Attack 1,2Counterattack 1,2Emergency Block 2First StrikeFlee 1,2Lucky hit
Minigames1,2 Border JumpMysterious Mine CartsStar 'Stache SmashBarrelChuckola BounceSurfing GameSplart
Music "A New Adventure Begins" • "We're Off Again!" • "Touch of Evil" • "Prince Peasley's Theme" • "Fawful Music" • "Bowser's Road" • "Cackletta, the Fiercest Foe" • "A Journey Full of Laughs" • "Going Home" • "Stardust Fields Area 64" • "Hoohoo Mountaintop" • "The Kingdom Called Beanbean" • "Beanish People" • "Castle of Beans" • "Chucklehuck Woods" • "Danger Abounds!" • "Woohoo Hooniversity" • "Sea... Sea... Sea..." • "Don't Dwell on Danger" • "Sweet Surfin'" • "Hold the Corny Jokes, Please!" • "Decisive Battleground" • "Let's Go!" • "We Can't Lose!" • "The Marvelous Duo" • "Fawful and Cackletta" • "Time to Settle This!" • "Showdown with Cackletta!" • "Win & Dance" • "Let's Kick it into High Gear!" • "Star 'Stache Smash!" • "To Challenge!" • "It's My Turn" • "This is Minion Turf!" • "Everyone, Attack!" • "Fighting Friends" • "Let's Talk Strategy" • "Bowser's Minions March"
Other Battle Guide 2Bean Fever 1,2Beanhole locations 1 (Bowser's Minions 2) • Block locations 1 (Bowser's Minions 2) • Bestiary 1 (Bowser's Minions 2) • Enemy formations 1,2Gallery 1 (Bowser's Minions 2) • Gear 1 (Bowser's Minions 2) • Glitches 1 (Bowser's Minions 2) • Hidden Block locations 1Hooroglyphs 1,2Kingdom Courier 1,2Koopa Gundan Taichō Type Shindan Level up progressions 1,2Luigi-do Check Mario & Luigi Moves Guide Mario & Luigi RPG: Sound Selection 1Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions Trivia Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Joke Spinner Mario Bros. 1Multimedia 1 (Bowser's Minions 2) • Pre-release and unused content 1Quick PollQuotes 1 (Bowser's Minions 2) • Shops 2Special Skill 3Sound test 2Staff 1 (Bowser's Minions 2) • Story summaries 2
1 Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
2 Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
3 Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser
4 Enemy variants differ in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions