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|image = [[File:MontymoleNSMBU.png|280px325px]]<br>Artwork of Monty Mole from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''

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|portrayed_by=[[Charles Martinet]] ([[1996]]-present)<ref> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e4PUW0CQag</ref><br>[[John Stocker]] (''[[Super Mario World (television series)|Super Mario World]]'' television series){{ref needed}}

'''Monty Moles''' (sometimes referred to as '''Gophers''' or simply '''Moles''') are {{wp|fossorial}}<ref>{{media link|SMBD page 60.png|Page 60}} of 「スーパーマリオ{{hover|大図鑑|だいずかん}}」 (''Super Mario Bros. Daizukan'', or "''Super Mario Great Picture Book''") states of Choropoo: 「{{hover|土|つち}}の{{hover|中|なか}}でくらしている, {{hover|元気|げんき}}なモグラ。」 (''A peppy mole that lives under the ground.'')</ref> mole enemies who appear in severalmany [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' games]], with their first appearance being ''[[Super Mario World]]''. TheyMonty Moles are molesthe whomost common species of mole mole found in the entire ''Mario'' series, as well as having several variants, notable members, and relatives too. They usually dart out of holes in the ground to either quickly pursue [[Mario]] or another character or to throw rocks at them.the Inplayable severalcharacter. games,Despite Monty Moles appearbeing inconsidered {{wp|Whac-A-Mole}}-themedthe [[minigame]]s.main Montymember Molesof seemtheir tospecies, havetheir initiallyrelative been based onnamed [[Rocky Wrench]]es from(itself being described as a mole-like turtle at the time) debuted in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', (itselfwhich describedwas astwo ayears mole-likeprior turtleto atMonty theMole's time)debut and may have been what they were initially based on. However, butstarting in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', Rocky Wrenches have since been redesigned to more heavily resemble Monty Moles (though Rocky Wrench's unused appearance in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' and their appearance in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' also have various design similarities to Monty Moles).

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InMonty Moles make their debut ''Super Mario World'', Monty Moles are firstbeing encountered in the levelboth [[Yoshi's Island 2]], though they also appear inand [[Cookie Mountain]]. TheyMonty Moles pop out of random spots in the ground to surprise [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] and will either chase after himthem persistently or just walkingwalk around and hoppinghop occasionally (though the latter behavior was not seen in future gamestitles). ThisMonty gameMoles can easily be defeated by any attack method. ''Super Mario World'' also featuresintroduced a larger variant of Monty Mole named [[Mega Mole]]s, giantwhich MontyMario Molesor that MarioLuigi can actually ride on to get across obstacles. Despite this, butMega Moles can still bedamage hitMario byor oneLuigi. In some [[List of Super Mario World beta elements|earlier builds]] of the game, Monty Moles canhad beslightly defeateddifferent bydigging anysprites attackfrom methodthose in the final game.

Although Monty Moles do not appear physically appear in ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'', a confirmed relative to them named [[Ragumo]] isappears ain the game. Ragumo being confirmed as a relative to the Monty Mole species, aswas itmainly was confirmedfound in multiple official Japanese sources.

====''Super Mario Bros. 3All-Stars / Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3''====

[[File:MontyMole64.jpg|200px|thumb|left|A Monty Mole in ''Super Mario 64'']]

TheInterestingly enough, the ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' guidebook also saysstates that the Monty Moles in the Hazy Maze Cave are a family and the ones in Tall, Tall Mountain are considered their friends.<ref>''[[Super Mario 64 Official Player's Guide]]'', pages 61 and 101.</ref>

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A Monty Mole, also called '''Chorobe'''<ref>Bogenn, Tim, and Doug Walsh. ''Super Mario Sunshine'' BradyGames Official Strategy Guide. Page 77.</ref> or '''cannoneer''',<ref>Versus Books ''Super Mario Sunshine'' Perfect Guide pages 66, 67, and 90</ref> appears as a boss in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' as a boss. He appears in [[Pinna Park]] and [[Noki Bay]] at the helm of large, red, dome-shaped [[cannon (Super Mario Sunshine)|cannon]]s, firingwhich the Monty Mole uses to either fire [[Bullet Bill]]s at Mario in the former, andor [[Glorpedo]]s down the cliffside inof theNoki latterBay. When Mario approaches the Monty Mole, he stops firing and tosses [[Bob-omb]]s at him. They can be disabled using [[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]], and tossing a Bob-omb at the Monty Mole three times defeats him. Both battles with the Monty Mole are almost exactly the same.

At [[Pinna Park]], the Monty Mole is found in the episode [[The Beach Cannon's Secret]] at the far end of the beach past the [[Great Sunflower]]. After Mario defeats him, he is able to jump into the cannon and access a secret course to get the [[Shine Sprite]]. A [[Pianta]] repairman replaces the Monty Mole from Episode 3 onward. In Noki Bay, the Monty Mole reappears in the [[Uncork the Waterfall]] mission, corking up the waterfall and causing the water to be polluted. After defeating the Monty Mole again, the waterfall is uncorked, flinging both the cork and the Monty Mole far away, in-after which Mario can then collect the Shine Sprite (though the water still remains polluted in later missions).

The manning of war machinery may be a throwback to [[Rocky Wrench]]es, who manned many of the machines in ''Super Mario Bros 3''. Parts of itsMonty Mole's design in this game also resemble that of classic Rocky Wrenches, such as the long arms and color placement. This is also the first ''Mario'' game to feature a Monty Mole as a boss.

[[File:Whack-a-Monty.png|150px200px|thumb|The [[Whack-a-Monty]] minigame from ''New Super Mario Bros.'']]

[[File:NSMBDS Fire Luigi and Monty Tank.png|275px|thumb|left|The [[Monty Tank]] boss from ''New Super Mario Bros.'']]

Although Monty Moles are absent as regular enemies, [[Montythe Tank]],game depicteddoes asfeature a Monty Mole operating a [[tank]] named [[Monty Tank]], iswho appears as the boss of the {{world-link|6|castlen|World 6-Castle (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 6-Castle}} in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''. TheMonty tankTank can fire fires [[Bullet Bill]]s and out of his tank and throw [[Bob-omb]]s as his method of attack. Mario or Luigi can defeat itMonty Tank by either [[stomp]]ing the Monty Mole's head three times when he comes out to throw a Bob-omb, or by hitting him with [[fireball]]s. When jumped on, the tank will spin around and shoot many Bullet Bills and gain another turret. Interestingly enough, the model for Monty Mole used in this game (which is only used for Monty Tank) is the same model used in ''Super Mario 64 DS'', albeit with much lower quality textures.

RegularNormal Monty Moles also appear in athe minigame titled "[[Whack-a-Monty]]," where the player has to tap as many Monty Moles as they can in a certain amount of time. The player will gain one point for each moleMonty Mole whacked and will lose three if they tap on Luigi. The bodies of the Monty Moles that the played has whacked will also pile up on the top screen (although if the player gets too many points, the Monty Moles on the top screen will stop piling up).

In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', Monty Moles only normally appear in [[World 6-4 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 6-4]]. Here, they retain their main attack method from ''[[Super Mario World]]''. Once Mario and crew get near a Monty Mole's hiding spot, itthey will jump out of the wall and will try to charge into them. Like in most games, Monty Moles can easily be defeated by any attack method. [[Kamek|Magikoopa]] can also turn platforms into Monty Moles during his fight with Mario in {{world-link|8|tower|World 8-Tower (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 8-Fortress}}. The Monty Mole's [[List of New Super Mario Bros. Wii trading cards|trading card]] states that Monty Moles will "burrow back underground in the blink of an eye," though they do not do this in-game. From this game forward, Rocky Wrenches use a variation of the Monty Mole model with added goggles.

Monty Moles retain their role from ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' in ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'' and appear in the levels [[Rolling Yoshi Hills]], and [[Magmaw River Cruise]]. They also appear in [[Stonecrush Tower]] as a part of [[Kamek|Magikoopa]]'s boss battle and have the same functions in the fight as in ''New Super Mario Bros. U''.

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Monty Moles reappear in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]'' as enemies., Theywhere they function the same as previous games. In the Course Maker, they are made by shaking a [[Rocky Wrench]]. They can be placed on or inside the ground (the latter of which will make them climb up and pop out if the player gets close). They can be enlarged by a [[Super Mushroom]] or given wings (the former will make them [[big Monty Mole]]s and the latter will make them [[winged Monty Mole]]s). They can be blocked from coming out of the ground by placing an object like a [[P Switch]] on top of where they will emerge. They can be placed in [[Block]]s, [[Pipe]]s, [[Bill Blaster]]s, and on tracks. If an enemy is placed on top of a Monty Mole underground, the enemy will remain stationary until the player triggers the Monty Mole underneath. Monty Moles are also prominent in the event level [[Shaun's Mossy Mole Mischief]] and at the end of the level there is also a Monty Mole "mech" in the shape of their ''Super Mario Bros.'' style sprite made out of blocks and cannons that must be defeated.

While Monty Moles do not appear within the actual gameplay of ''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]'', what appears to be one is shown on the game cover. The moleMonty Mole has round sunglasses, three hairs, and a square tooth. similarThe to modern appearances.Monty ItMole is also atypically small in comparison to Mario.

[[File:MontyMole MK64.png|frame|Chubby]]

Monty Moles (referred to under the name '''Chubby''' in the instruction booklet),<ref name="mk64manual">"''Watch out for the mole Chubby who will occasionally pop his head out!''" - ''Mario Kart 64'' English instruction booklet, page 26.</ref> appearthough other sources generically refer to them as just '''Moles''' or '''Gophers''') reappear in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' as obstacles in [[N64 Moo Moo Farm|Moo Moo Farm]]. ofThey are designed with triangular sunglasses and tan snouts in this game (somewhat similar to the Monty Mole design seen in the ''[[Super Mario KartWorld'' artwork). The moles act like how they did in 64]]''Super asMario obstaclesKart'', hoppingwhere they hop in and out of holes in the ground. However, causinginstead bothof themthe andmoles thelatching racersonto whothe hitracer, themthey towill spininstead out.cause Theythe appearracer withwho triangularto sunglassesspin andout tan(alongside snoutsthemselves). In the Japanese version of the game, Chubbiesthe moles can be hit using the [[Boo]] item like a [[Super StarStarman]]. However, whilethis does not apply in the other versions makeof ''Mario Kart 64'', since using the playerboo goitem in other versions of the game makes the racer phase through themthe moles.

TheBoth the North American and Australian instruction booklet appearsappear to refer to Chubby in the singular form, as if itthey were a singular character,.<ref name="mk64manual"/> althoughHowever, the Moo Moo Farm graphic shows a few red X's representing "Watch out for Chubby!", as Monty Molesthey are encountered in a few different parts of the course.

[[fileFile:MontyMoleMKDS.png|thumbframe|left|A Monty Mole in ''Mario Kart DS'']]

Monty Moles originally used their model from ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' and ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', as well as having a different jumping animation foras a placeholder. beforeThis beingunused completelymodel reworkedand animation for Monty Mole was likely used as just placeholder before inmaking the final gamemodel and animations.<ref>https://tcrf.net/Mario_Kart_Wii/Unused_Course_Objects</ref>

Monty Moles only make a cameo in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', where they are among the many species seen cheering in crowds in bleachersvarious courses, similar to what Monty Moles did in some courses from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. Additionally, Monty Mole's voice clips from ''Mario Kart Wii'' are reused for their relative, Rocky Wrench.

[[File:MK8DPeachGardens4.jpg|left|250px300px|thumb|A Monty Mole in Peach Gardens from the Booster Course Pass in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']]

{{classic-link|SNES|Donut Plains 3}} and {{classic-link|Wii|Moo Moo Meadows}} return inIn ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and its [[Nintendo Switch]] remake, ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', bringingMonty alongMoles thereturn Montyas Molesobstacles within themboth {{classic-link|SNES|Donut Plains 3}} and {{classic-link|Wii|Moo Moo Meadows}}. TheyMonty Moles now dig around for some time before popping up, leaving trails like in ''Mario Kart Wii''. TheHowever, the trails that the Monty Moles leave can now also be used to perform [[trick]]s. ThisIn changes the gameplay of <small>{{classic|SNES</small> |Donut Plains 3 from the original version in ''Super Mario Kart'' where they would attach themselves to drivers who drove into them. In said track}}, the Monty Moles in the lake are now replaced by [[Cheep Cheep]]s,. and{{classic|SNES|Donut therePlains are3}} now also has a signssign with a picture of a Monty Mole on themit being placed by the Monty Mole area. In [[Animal Crossing]] from the [[Animal Crossing x Mario Kart 8|''Animal Crossing'' x ''Mario Kart 8'']] DLC Pack, [[Mr. Resetti]] replaces Monty Moles to fit with the theme of the course. In the third wave for the [[Booster Course Pass]] in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', Monty Moles reappear in {{classic-link|DS|Peach Gardens}}. Unlike in the ''Mario Kart Wii'' version of thePeach trackGardens, the Monty Moles are not stationary and rather dig around liketo inmatch the other two tracks theythat appearMonty Moles appeared in this''Mario gameKart 8''. Monty Moles would also reappear as obstacles in {{classic-link|Tour|Amsterdam Drift}}, from the fourth wave of the Booster Course Pass.

[[File:MKT Monty Moles Donut Plains 2.png|thumb|220px325px|Monty Mole driving by its course obstacle counterpart in {{classic|SNES|FonutDonut Plains 2}}]]

Monty Mole makeswould make his official playable debut in the ''Mario Kart'' series (and fifth overall playable appearance) in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' since the [[Flower Tour]], released on May 6, [[2020]]. HeMonty Mole is classified as a tour-exclusive Super character (the first Super character with this distinction) and his [[Special Item (Mario Kart series)|special item]] is the [[Mushroom Cannon]]. Starting with the [[Wild West Tour]], Monty Mole became a regular Super character while also gaining a [[Monty Mole Cup|self-named cup]] (though ironically a lot of the courses in said cup do not usually have any correlation to Monty Mole). Monty Moles also appearreappear as obstacles in {{classic-link|GBA|Sunset Wilds|Sunset Wilds R/T}}, {{classic-link|SNES|Donut Plains 2}}, {{classic-link|SNES|Donut Plains 3}}, and [[Amsterdam Drift]] (barring the T variant), where they behave the same as in ''Mario Kart 8'' and ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', allowing racers to perform a Jump Boost off their trails and holes. Interestingly enough, the Monty Moles that appear as obstacles in this game are much bigger than the playable Monty Mole. Additionally, a [[Mii Racing Suit]] based on Monty Mole would be released during the [[Mario vs. Luigi Tour (2023)|third Mario vs. Luigi Tour]].

Monty Moles appear in the ''CD-ROM Deluxe'' version of ''[[Mario is Missing!]]'' They can be called on occasion and can be asked questions about the country Luigi is in. Upon answering all of the questions correctly, he gives money from the mayor as a token of appreciation and encourages Luigi to find Mario. This is one of the few times a Monty MoleMoles isare fully voice-acted.

===''YoshiMario Undōkai'' franchise===

[[File:Manhole G&WG Monty Mole.png|thumb|left|The modern version of ''Manhole'' as seen in ''Game & Watch Gallery'']]

[[File:G&WG2 Manhole Modern Monty Moles.png|thumb|left|The modern version of ''Vermin'' as seen in ''Game & Watch Gallery 2'']]

Monty Moles (referred to as '''Chubbies''' in the cast credits) appear in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery]]'', in which they appear in the Modern version of ''[[Manhole (Game & Watch)|Manhole]]''. ChubbiesThey usually pop up on occasion to throw a [[1 -UP Heart|heart]] at Yoshi. Monty Mole being named Chubby in this game could possibly be a reference to the American and Australian ''Mario Kart 64'' instruction booklet referring to a Monty Mole as Chubby.

Monty Moles reappear in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 2]]'', in which they appear in the Modern version of ''[[Vermin]]''. They appear when the player earns 200, 500, and 700 [[point]]s. When the Monty Moles appear, they throw a heart which Yoshi can smash to restore a third of the damage done to the [[Yoshi Egg]]s. ThisMonty Mole's behavior is similar to what Monty Molethey did in the previous game.

[[File:Breezy Tunnel Monty Moles.jpg|thumb|300px|Several Monty Moles in Breezy Tunnel from ''Paper Mario: The Origami King''.]]

Monty Moles reappear in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' where, unlike the first ''Paper Mario'', Monty Moles act as friendly NPCs rather than enemies. An unnamed [[Monty Mole auctioneer]] appears in [[Overlook Mountain]], where he sells one of the [[shell stone]]s. Multiple Monty Moles appear as NPCs in [[Breezy Tunnel]], giving the player dialogue (and sometimes an item). According to the Monty Moles, Breezy Tunnel is the workplace for them to find valuables to sell to [[Bowser]]. The Monty Moles also confuse [[Olivia]] for a female bee. A Monty Mole also confirms that they do not support bee bullying, as one scolded [[Mario]] for making the Olivia (who they through was a bee girl) cry (though they later forgave him after he made her happy). Breezy Tunnel also has a shop with a [[Fun, Funky, and Functional Monty Mole]] as well asand a regular oneMonty Mole. A [[Toad mechanic]] as well as his two Monty Mole assistants help give repairs to the [[Super Marino]]. In the alternate textures for [[Paper Mistake Buzzy Beetle]], it is shown that multiple Monty Moles were among the many victims that had their faces severed and put on the boss. Finally, a Monty Mole can be seen in the final cutscene, being seen working at a Soccer ball shop.

[[File:Moleit.png|thumb|left|250px|The daytime version of Mole-it! from ''Mario Party 6'']]

This is the first ''Mario Party'' game where Monty Moles use their modern design, although an unused model suggests that they were going to originally use the design from the previous games. However, the model has lacks any textures and was likely replaced with the modern design rather early in development.<ref>https://tcrf.net/Mario_Party_7</ref>

[[File:MP8 Crops'n'Robbers.jpg|250px|rightleft|thumb|The minigame Crops 'n' Robbers from ''Mario Party 8'']]

In ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', Monty Moles appear in the minigame [[Plunder Ground]]. They hold and shuffle the treasure chests the players try to earn points from. Monty Moles also appear out of the holes in the minigame [[Hole Hogs]], where they distract the main player from trying to whack the other players. Monty Moles also appear in [[Magma Mine]] as background characters, usually hiding when the [[lava]] begins to rise. In addition, Montya Molesfamous alsomember haveof athe constellation,Monty Mole species named "[[Hello Mole]]" has a constellation named after him.

Monty Moles reappear in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. TheyMonty Moles appear as options to choose from in the minigames [[Match Faker]] and [[Tap Dash]]. TheyMonty Moles also cameo in the background of [[Drive for Show]] and [[Bumper Thumper]]. A Monty Mole constellation (similar to [[Hello Mole]] from ''Mario Party 9'') can also be seen in the minigame [[Starring Artist]]. A Monty Mole makes a board appearance in [[Perilous Palace Path]], where they appear near a Goomba Tower under the gray circle. If the Goomba Tower points to the right, the player standing on the gray circle will be thrown into the Bowser Zone by the Monty Mole.

Monty Moles reappearappear in ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'', reprising their roles in the minigames [[Storm Chasers]] (now using their modern design), [[Monty's Revenge]], and [[Sphere Factor]], acting linearly identically to how they did in the original minigames. In [[Mini-Game Island]], a cardboard Monty Mole holding a hammer can be seen by Monty's Revenge.

[[File:Monty Mole Super Mario Party.jpg|thumb|300px|Monty Mole after clearing a challenge in [[Challenge Road]] from ''Super Mario Party'']]

Monty Mole appears as a playable character in ''[[Super Mario Party]]'' for the first time in the ''Mario Party'' series, though it is Monty Mole's fourth time being playable in any ''Mario'' game. As shown in the introductory scene, [[Bowser]] calls upon Monty Mole, [[Bowser Jr.]], [[Goomba]], [[Boo]], [[Shy Guy]], [[Koopa Troopa]], [[Dry Bones]], [[Hammer Bro]], and [[Pom Pom]] to participate in the party to be crowned "Super Star." Monty Mole's [[Dice Block]] has a +1 coin side instead of a 1; otherwise, it is functionally identical to the normal Dice Block. Fake Monty Moles also appear in the minigame [[Rhythm and Bruise]], where the player's objective is to whack them with hammers to the beat of the music. If the player uses Monty Mole for this minigame, he will start sweating and display a nervous expression. Monty Moles can also cameo in [[Absent Minded]] as one of the characters that can be chosen, though they only appear if nobody is playing as Monty Mole. Like most other characters, a Monty Mole also appears as one of the puzzles in [[Puzzle Hustle]], inbeing depicted as their ''Super Mario World'' sprite. formLike all the other playable characters, Monty Mole has both a regular and shiny [[List of stickers in Super Mario Party|sticker]]. Other non-playable Monty Moles can also occasionally be seen walking or running around in the background of [[Party Plaza]], with these Monty Moles being the only non-playable ones that appear in ''Super Mario Party''.

Monty Moles appear in ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' as part of [[Woody Woods]], retaining their role from ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', although the Monty Mole huts have been replaced with burrows that serve the same function. Additionally, a Monty Mole can occasionallybe one of the characters in Woody Woods who can decide which player they think would win during the last five turns of Woody Woods. Monty Moles also reprise their roles in the [[Storm Chasers]] and [[Monty's Revenge]], just like in ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''. A Monty Mole [[List of stickers in Mario Party Superstars|sticker]] that has a caption saying "Nice!" can be used as a taunt alongside other stickers found in the game. The encyclopedia entry for Monty Mole states that they appeared in every ''Mario Party'' after ''Mario Party 3'', despite not appearing inincluding ''[[Mario Party 4]]'' (despite never appearing in that game). ''Mario Party 10'' is also listed in the appearances section, despite that game only featuring a boss named [[Mega Monty Mole]], with no regular Monty Moles appearing in the ''Mario Party 10''.

[[File:ShiftingMPL SandsGGS Room 4.png|thumb|left|300px|A Monty1-up Mole found in Shiftingthe Sands.[[Grassy Greens Stage]] from ''Mario Pinball Land'']]

Monty Moles (referred to as '''1-up Moles''' by ''[[Nintendo Power]]''),<ref>Nintendo Power issue 185 (November 2004), p. 116</ref> appear as special enemies in ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]''. TheyA singular 1-up Mole can be found in every level in the game (except [[The Fun Fair|the Fun Fair]]), where they peekingpeek out from one of their holes and remain as stationary obstacles. If Mario hits thema 1-up Mole, he gains 500 [[point]]s and the Monty1-up Mole is stunned briefly before moving to another hole. TheHowever, Montythe 1-up Mole will eventually goesgo back to their previous hole if they are not hit after a while. If Mario successfully hits the Monty1-up Mole enough times, itthey dropswill go to the background and then proceed to drop a [[1-Up Mushroom]] anddue beto atdigging aunderneath pointit where(though itthe no1-up longerMole canin the [[Frosty Frontier Stage]] drops an [[Star|Invincibility Star]] instead). After this, the 1-up Mole cannot be hurthit further by Mario. Due to their behavior, they canthe only way a 1-up Mole can be defeated is with a [[Super Star]]. Each level that a 1-up Mole appears in also has a unique costume thatfor Montythem Molesspecific canto bethat seen wearinglevel. The [[Grassy Greens Stage]] has a normal Monty1-up MolesMole; in the [[Frosty Frontier Stage]], they wearhas a parka; inwearing 1-up Mole; the [[Shifting Sands Stage]], theyhas weara fezzesfez wearing 1-up Mole; and in the [[Fiery Stage]], theyhas weara Viking helmetshelmet wearing 1-up Mole.

In the opening for ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', a few Monty MolesMole can be seen amongby thea crowd[[Toad]], inas the openingboth watchingof them notice [[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]] bebeing chased by the [[police]]. Later in the opening, andseveral alsomore inMonty Moles (along with other species) can be seen watching the crowdtournament, whenas Wario, Waluigi and [[Bowser]] attempt to destroy the stadium. In the main game, Monty Moles alsoexclusively appear in the [[Chain-Chomp Challenge]] minigame, where they man cannons[[Cannon (Super Mario Sunshine)|cannon]]s identical to the ones infrom ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. The(with molesit themselves,likely also being a reference to their role in that game). howeverHowever, the Monty Moles themselves use the revamped ''[[Super Mario World]]'' design seen in most previous [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] games, rather than their design from ''Super Mario Sunshine''. TheyThe role that the Monty Moles have in the Chain-Chomp Challenge is to shoot tennis balls and [[Bomb (object)|bombBob-omb]]s from their cannons at the players to hit back at the [[Chain Chomp]]s.

Monty Moles make a minor appearance inIn ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'', Monty Moles make a minor appearance in the background of [[Bask Ruins]]., Theywhere they can be seen jumping in and out of their holes.

[[File:MSBMonty.png|thumb|right|250px|Monty Mole getting ready to swing in ''Mario Superstar Baseball''.]]

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[[File:MontyMole-Batting-MSS.png |thumb|left|325px|A Monty Mole getting ready to swing the bat in ''Mario Super Sluggers'']]

In ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', Monty Mole maintains their position as a member of Mario's team. While Monty Mole's best stat continues to be speed, their other stats are slightly below average. Monty Mole's Ball Dash ability was replaced with the [[Burrow]] ability, where Monty Mole can dig underneath the base person without knocking them over and being able to get to it as well. Monty Moles share the same chemistry as they did in ''Mario Superstar Baseball'', but brown [[Mii]]s are now also have good chemistry aswith wellMonty Mole. In the story mode of the game, Monty Mole can be found buried in the sand. If any of the team captains wakes them up, the Monty Mole will ask why they woke them up., Theyand then claim that the team captain is no match for [[Bowser Jr.]] and his minions. The Monty Mole then challenges the team captain to a baseball match. Once the player wins, the Monty Mole will happily join the team and will be unlocked as a character to use. Monty Moles also appear in many of the cutscenes either being in the crowd or cheering Mario. Unlike the previous game and ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'', Monty Mole's use their modern design in the cutscenecutscenes rather than their models from early GameCube games. Monty Mole's artwork from this game would also be reused in various other later games and other pieces of media.

[[File:MontyBros.png|thumb|left|The Monty Bros. in ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'']]

Monty Moles reappear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' once again as an enemy. They battle in holes that they dug in the ground, while also having a similar attack pattern as the Mawful Mole enemies in ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story''. Unlike Mawful Moles, they can sometimes throw [[Golden Egg]]s instead of rocks. If the Golden Eggs are countered, they will give the Mario Bros. a few [[coin]]s. Monty Moles are encountered normally in [[Sunbeam Plains]] and later the haunted area of [[Gloomy Woods]], with the ones in the latter area being slightly stronger. Monty Moles also additionally appear in a few missions, such as enemies the Mario Bros. need to avoid to avoid in [[Fly Guy Flyby]], as well as in a few questions of some of the quiz missions like [[Toad Trivia]] and [[Toad Brain]]. Monty Moles can also appear during one of the attacks from the [[Wiggler (Mario & Luigi Paper Jam|Wiggler]] boss fight, in which [[Paper Mario (character)|Paper Mario]] has to hit several Monty Moles and [[Paper Spear Guy]]s with his hammer that are blocking Paper Mario'shis way when he is being chased by Wiggler.

[[File:Monty Mole Bowser Jr MSC.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Monty Mole in ''Mario Strikers Charged'']]

Monty Moles make their second playable appearance are a sidekick in ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''. TheyMonty Moles are Power Players, which means they are good at shooting and tackling, but cannot pass very well. TheirMonty Mole's [[Skillshot]] is [[Dirt Drill]], where they go underground with the ball, and dig towards the goal, andbefore then poppopping up near the [[Kritter|goalie]], and shoveshoving himthem aside, shovingto kick the ball into the goal. However, if the move is too close, Kritter will shove his hand into the ground and pull Monty Mole out, thereby blocking the shot. If the move is too far away, Kritter will simply catch the ball. This happens to be their second playable appearance in a sports title. In this game, theyMonty Moles have headlights, something that is never seen in any other game they appear in. TheMonty Mole's prominent tooth also atypically appears as a pair of teeth (which also happened in other games like the ''Mario Baseball'' titles). Monty Moles are also shown to have black dot eyes when their shocked (though their shocked expression eyes would be redesigned in future games). Monty Moles also appear in the crowds in the opening, using their design from early [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] games (making it the last appearance of said design).

[[File:DMW-MontyMole.png|thumb|left|A Monty Mole from ''Dr. Mario World'']]

Monty Moles were going to appear in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', but were taken out for unknown reasons. Similar to their behavior in the overworld of the first ''Paper Mario'', they would have attacked Mario by popping out of holes in the wall (like in ''Super Mario World'') and throwing rocks (like in ''Super Mario 64''). The graphicsunused sprites for Monty Mole in this game use a higher-resolution version of their ''Paper Mario'' design (though with some different colors like their nose being pink). Monty Mole's animations were also fully complete before being removed.<ref> https://twitter.com/PaperMarioBeta/status/1593783784813518850</ref> Despite Monty Moles themselves being unused, a [[Sammer Guy]] named [[Monty Who Waits]] is named after Monty Molesthem.

[[File:Papermario3dsmole.png|200px300px|left|thumb|''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'' pre-releaseprerelease screenshot featuring the King ChoropuChoropū boss.]]

Monty Moles were going to appear as enemies in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'' but were cut from the game.<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Paper_Mario:_Sticker_Star#Unused_Enemies TCRF]</ref> Additionally, a crowned purple Monty Mole boss named [[King Choropū]] (キングチョロプー)<ref>https://www.mariocastle.it/paper-mario-sticker-star-scoperte-elementi-scartati/2/</ref> was also [[List of Paper Mario: Sticker Star pre-release and unused content|intended]] to appear, as shown in a screenshot from the {{wp|E3 2010}} beta.

A Monty Mole makes a small background cameo in ''{{wp|[[Tetris 99}}]]'' on the 27th Maximus Cup.

In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', Monty Moles use their squinting design from ''Super Mario World'' but with an added pair of pronounced teeth, a black nose, and somewhat larger limbs. In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Monty Mole has much lankier arms than usual, a more bright orange color, a smaller white patch, and a green hat. The contours of the eyes behind the squint are also visible if examined closely enough.

Since most games after ''Super Mario 64 DS'', Monty Moles were given a redesign that consolidates the two designs from the ''Super Mario World'' artworks, with a small amount of influence from the ''Super Mario 64'' and ''Super Mario Sunshine'' designs. From the "sunglasses" artwork, they get the smooth, cheek-less head sides, white upper lip, and small nose; from the other ''Super Mario World'' artwork, they get the distinct squint; from the ''Super Mario 64'' design, they get the visible teeth, though the number is reduced to one; and from the ''Super Mario Sunshine'' design, they get the wideness of the upper lip. This design would become the standard design for later games, though there has been variation on the color of the lower lip, with brown appearing most consistently.

Being moles, Monty Moles spend most of their time beneath the ground. They do not act much differently from moles in the real world, and are not blind. On some occasions, a Monty Mole opens its eyes, particularly when itthey getsare shocked or startled. Monty Moles are bipedal, and this allows them to pick up objects and use them, such as in ''Super Mario 64'', where their attack is to pick up and throw [[rock]]s at Mario. Monty Moles also seem to have a happy and cheerful personality in some games such as most of their playable appearances and in ''[[Hotel Mario]]''. Monty Moles also seem to have an affinity for several sports. Monty Moles love baseball, and according to their ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' description, they usually hop out of their dens due to getting fired up for a game of baseball (and they sometimes get too fired up when they get the ball). Although not explicitly said, Monty Moles also seem to like soccer as they are playable in ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''. Monty Moles also have an affinity for golf, as the Monty Mole NPCs in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' and ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'' usually give golf tips to the player and talk about their experience playing it. In some appearances, Monty Moles talk with a country accent (though in some other appearances they talk normally like most other characters). Monty Moles tend to live most commonly in cave areas (such as [[World 5-4 (Super Mario 3D Land)|World 5-4]] and [[Breezy Tunnel]]), mountain areas (such as [[Tall, Tall Mountain]] and [[Cookie Mountain]]), grassland areas (such as [[Sunbeam Plains]] and [[Yoshi Hill]]), and farm areas (such as [[Moo Moo Farm]] and [[Moo Moo Meadows]]), though occasionally they can be found in other areas as well.

Monty Moles usually have a hatred towards plumbers (specifically Mario and [[Luigi]]), due to plumbers causing leaks from pipes to have their tunnels filled with muck,<ref>{{media link|Pepsi NSS cards Monty Mole.jpg|Nintendo Super Secret card}}</ref> and Mario (as well as [[Yoshi]]) also typically harming Monty Moles as well. However, in some instances Monty Moles have been nice towardsor MarIohelped such asMario in a few of the games and manga.

Monty Moles seem to have been around for a long time, as in the third ''Super Mario Kart'' volume of the ''Super Mario'' Kodansha manga, it is confirmed that the species originated from an ancient city known as the [[Pū Tairiku]], though not much is known about how the Monty Mole species evolved there. Monty Moles have also appeared in games that take place in the past such as the past of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'' and several ''Yoshi'' games.

|''[[Super Mario 64Attack]]'' || [[1996]] || [[Nintendo 64]]Arcade || FeaturedAppears as an enemy at [[Hazy Maze Cave]] and on [[Tall, Tall Mountain]]

|''[[Game & Watch Gallery]]'' || [[1997]] || [[Game Boy]] || Featured in the Modern version of ''[[Manhole]]''

|''[[Super Mario SunshineAdvance 2: Super Mario World]]'' || [[2002]]2001 || [[NintendoGame GameCubeBoy Advance]] || Featured for the first timeSame as ain boss''Super atMario [[Pinna Park]] and [[Noki Bay]]; operates a dome-shaped cannonWorld''

|''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' ([[World-e]]) || [[2003]] || [[Game Boy Advance]] || Appears in the level [[Ground Work]], sometimes hiding beneath a [[grass]] patch

|''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' || 2004 || [[Nintendo DS]] || Same as in ''Super Mario 64''; first appearance of their modern design

|''[[Mario Party Advance]]'' || [[2005]] || Game Boy Advance || A singular Monty Mole appears as a [[Monty Mole (characterMario Party Advance)|character]] makes an appearance, although theother Monty speciesMoles do not

|''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'' || 2013 || Nintendo 3DS || Featured as a selectable option in two minigames, [[Match Faker]] and [[Tap Dash]], as well as a cameo in three minigames, [[Drive for Show]], [[Bumper Thumper]], and [[Starring Artist]], as well as making a minor board appearance in [[Perilous Palace Path]]

|''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' || 2017 || [[Nintendo Switch]] || Same as in the original ''Mario Kart 8''; returns in {{classic|DS|Peach Gardens}} and {{classic-link|Tour|Amsterdam Drift}} in the third waveand fourth waves of the [[Booster Course Pass]]

|''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' || 2020 || Nintendo Switch || Non-playable characters; prominently featured in [[Breezy Tunnel]]

|''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' || 2020 || Nintendo Switch || Featured as an enemy/boss in two of the three remasters (''Super Mario 64'' and ''Super Mario Sunshine''); absent from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''

|''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' || 2021 || Nintendo Switch || Makes a returning appearance in the board Woody Woods as well as two minigames, Storm Chasers and Monty's Revenge.

|[[Super Mario-kun Volume 2|''Super Mario-kun'' Volume 2]] || 1991 || Enemy; makes multiple minor appearances; also features a [[Monty Mole (Fall)|Fall variant]]

|[[Super Mario-kun Volume 47|''Super Mario-kun'' Volume 47]] || 2013 || Various minor roles such as one being cooked by Yoshi, one having their fur stolen by [[Nabbit]], and Nabbit putting Luigi's face oneon one using his vacuum

MontymolesNSMBUMonty Mole Mario Kart 8 model.png|''[[New Super Mario Bros.Kart U8]]''

|JapM=FromPortmanteau of「チョロチョロ」(''chorochoro'', a Japanesean termonomatopoeia formeaning "darting around") and「プー」(''Pū'', [[Rocky Wrench]]), officially romanized as "Choropoo"

|FraAM=The Monty moleMole

|FraM=From ''"taupe''" (mole)<br>-

|ItaM=From ''"tana''" (burrow), ''"tanta''" (a lot of), and ''"talpa''" (mole)

|KorM=From "쪼르르" (''jjoreureu'', a term for small creatures running fast) and "뚜" (''Ttu'', [[Rocky Wrench]])

*In the 54th and 58th issues of the UK's ''Official Nintendo Magazine'', Monty Moles were called "gophers."<ref>''Nintendo Official Magazine'' (UK) issue 54, page 23.</ref><ref>''Nintendo Official Magazine'' (UK) issue 58, page 29</ref> However, later issues simply referred to themMonty Moles as just "moles."

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