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[[Image:SMW Rexes.jpg|thumb|Artwork of Mario jumping on two Rexes in ''Super Mario World''.]]

Rexes are rare enemies in ''Super Mario World'' who, just as [[Goomba]]s, put no effort into attacking [[Mario]] other than walking into his direction. In order to defeat a Rex, Mario would need to jump on it twice. After being jumped on once, a Rex will simply become flattened and move slightly quicker. A [[Spin Jump]] would destroy them with one hit. A Rex could also be defeated by shooting a [[fireball]], hitting it with a [[cape]] or running into it while using a [[Star]]man. Rexes can also be eaten by Yoshi.

===''Super Mario World'' television series===

Rexes, though simply referred to by the generic term '''Dinosaurs''', make several appearances in the ''[[Super Mario World (television series)|Super Mario World]]'' animated series. The Rexes of ''Super Mario World'' come in different colors, such as green, red and yellow.

 

Rexes reappeared in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' as enemies located on [[Hoohoo Mountain]]. Like in ''Super Mario World'', Rexes will attack Mario or [[Luigi]] by charging into them; Rexes could also be decreased in size by repeatedly [[jump]]ing on them in this game as well. When they are at their full size, the Rexes' attacks cannot be dodged or countered.

====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====

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Rexes reappear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'', with virtually the same role as in the original game, after a twelve-year absence. They are much larger than in the original game, but Mario and Luigi can now counterattack them when they are at their full size. Rexes make high-pitched grunts when jumped on. They also appear as enemies in ''[[Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser]]''. Rexes are Melee troopers, and attack by charging into opponents. Their Special Skill, Mega Tackle, allows them to charge quickly into an opponent, inflicting more damage than a regular charge. When a Rex is a captain on the enemy team, it does not say anything when using a Captain Command, as indicated by an ellipses in its text box.

===''Super Princess Peach''===

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In the ''Super Mario Mash-Up Pack'' in ''[[Minecraft]]'', Zombie Pigmen are replaced by Rexes.

==Characteristics==

Rexes are obviously dinosaur-like dragons as you could probably tell by looking at the image above with single nasal horns, large fangs, and small dragon wings. They have purplish bodies with an orange pattern that covers their bottom jaw and runs down from the sides of their mouths to underneath their bellies (there is no known orange pattern on the bottom of their tails). The main color of the Rexes' bodies varies between games and official artwork: the official artwork for ''Super Mario World'' shows them having dark blue bodies, but in games the color is often violet or purple (with the exception of ''Super Princess Peach'' which is a solid cobalt blue). There are three rib patterns on the orange part of their bellies. Their tails have two small spines down the center. Rexes wear big red shoes similar to the [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]], but are more simplistic in design and have smaller beige soles underneath. Rexes have no nostrils and the backs of their heads do not have any distinguishing traits.