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Fake Bowsers (also called False Bowsers or Bowser Imposters ) are enemies that are disguised as Bowser which first appeared in Super Mario Bros.
The Fake Bowser of World 6‐4
Mario or Luigi has to fight seven of them (one in each castle). If Mario or Luigi shoot fireballs at them, it will reveal the enemies from their disguises, but if they hit the axe then the imposter will simply fall into the lava. The real Bowser is found in World 8 .
The Fake Bowsers in both World 6 and 7 can throw hammers like those of a Hammer Bro . At first, they only breathe fire at long range, but when Mario or Luigi get close to a Fake Bowser, it begins to throw a volley of hammers. Since the hammers are thrown upward, Mario or Luigi can stand next to the Fake Bowser to dodge them and wait until he jumps to pass by without taking damage.
Disguises [ ] Bowser's "Brother" in the japanese version of Super Mario Bros 2
Like in the original game, a Fake Bowser appears on the first 7 castles. However a lone extra Fake Bowser can be found near the end of the 8th castle, unlike the regular Fake Bowsers this one's color palette is swapped with the underground levels, and it's not actually a disguise as his sprite doesn't become any other enemy when defeated with fireballs.
A Fake Tail Bowser makes an appearance in Super Mario 3D Land Super Mario 3D Land , they can be identified by their Tanooki Tails, which is evidence they used the Tanooki Leaf power-up. A Goomba is the Fake Bowser in World 1 , a Magikoopa in World 5 before the real bowser finally reveals himself in World 8 .
In Shadow-Play Alley , Captain Toad is cowering before the shadow of what appears to be Bowser. When a player investigates further, they will find a cut-out that is making the shadow. Knock it down for a green star.
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In Worlds 1, 3 and 5, a Fake Bowser acts as the boss in the fortresses. In World 1, a Goomba is the Fake Bowser. World 3, it's a Koopa Troopa. And in World 5, it's a Buzzy Beetle.
King Boo uses a Bowser decoy in Luigi's Mansion during the final battle, which may be loosely (or distinctly) based on the Fake Bowsers.
There is an area where Mario must complete a 2D area which has a cut-out Bowser in it. When Mario hits the axe, the cut-out will fall.
A Fake Bowser appears as a Battle Card .
In the Dream Event Dream Figure Skating , a Fake Bowser, with a Tanooki tail like in Super Mario 3D Land , chases the players until he is defeated. Once vanquished, it turns into a Goomba and a Super Leaf.
Imposter Bowsers take the place of Bowser at Bowser Spaces , since Bowser is a playable character.
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Hoohoo Mountain
Go, Goomba, Go! • This Beans War • For the Love of Hammers • Winged Traitors • The Hoohoo Melee Brigade • The Great Hammer Barrage • Don't Fear Flying Foes • Goombas vs. Goombas • The Amnesiac Koopa King • Goombas Galore
Beanbean Kingdom
Turnip Tantrum • Minions vs. Minions • Hunger Pains • A War of Shy Guys and Flybys • Battle Tail • Beanbean Crossfire • The Rival Trio • Larry's Fortress • Captain Shy Guy Trial • Professor E. Gadd's Research • Oh, Hi, Shy Guy! • Shell Brigade, Move Out!
Chucklehuck Woods
The Sweet Smell of Soda • Deep Trouble • Forest Masquerade • Reclaim the Red Goblet! • Gold Beanie Appears • Invisible Leaderership • Ice Guys Finish Last • The Tough-As-Nails Squad • Forest Fight • Popple's Partner • Captain Goomba Trial (Gold) • Shy Guy Goes Overboard • King of the Boos
Gwarhar Lagoon
A Cloudy Day • The Minions Are...Famous? • Spangle's Honey Pie • Gold Beanie Returns • The Paraplonk Squad's Secret! • Battle Beach • Cutie Battle Contest, Round 1 • Cutie Battle Contest, Round 2 • Cutie Battle Contest, Semifinals • Captain Goomba Trial • The Power of Koopa Troopas • A Gaggle of Goombas • Captain Koopa Troopa Trial (Gold)
Teehee Valley
A Dry Bone to Pick • The Trouble with Toads • Flying Beans in the Desert • Find the Invincibility Mushroom! • Gold Beanie Spotted! • Silly Ol' Goomp • Ice Bros. Feel the Heat • The Lonely Koopa Troopa • Toad Rescue • Captain Koopa Troopa Trial • Popple's Partner, Part 2 • A Goomba Tail • A Muster of Masks
Joke's End
Goombas Unite • Gather the Cruiser Parts! • Power Play • Spear Party on Ice • Monochrome Explosion • Gold Beanie Fights Back! • Return of the Koopa Cruiser • The Trio's Last Stand • Captain Boo Trial (Gold) • Boo Party! • Shy Guy Barrage
Bowser's Castle
Fireball and Boomerang Crossfire • Chain Chomp and Spike Stomp • A Tale of Tails • Double Trouble Koopaling Caper • Pokey Panic • Rumble in the Castle! • Gold Beanie's Final Stand • Goomba's Worth • Showdown Time!! • Believe in Bowser • Captain Boo Trial • The Mightiest Minions • The Beastly Bean Battalion
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Border Jump • Mysterious Mine Carts • Star 'Stache Smash • Barrel • Chuckola Bounce • Surfing Minigame • Splart
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• ⋆-Enemy, boss, or stat exclusive to the main game. • ⋆⋆-Enemy, boss, or stat exclusive to Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser . • ⋆⋆⋆-Enemy variants differ in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions .
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