K-9

K-9
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars artwork
Chronological information
First game	Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
Latest game	Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023)
Biological information
Homeland	Bandit's Way
Located	Bandit's Way
Subspecies	Chow

K-9s are dog-like enemies featured in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. K-9s are found on the field in Bandit's Way, where they move around very slowly. They have stronger variants known as Chows.

Battle

In battle, K-9s often attack by biting Mario or another party member. They can also Fangs for more damage or Howl that causes the Fear status halving attack and defense.

Game data

K-9
	HP 30 FP 100 Attack 13 Defense 13 Magic attack 1 Magic defense 10 Speed 19 Evade 0% Magic evade 0% Morph rate 75% EXP 2 Coins 0 Dropped item None Bonus Flower Once Again! (30%) Yoshi Cookie Energizer Weaknesses None Strong None Spells None Special attacks Fangs, Howl Location(s) Bandit's Way Psychopath message "May I take a BITE?"

Behind the scenes

Etymology

K-9's name is a pun on the word "canine."

Trivia

• According to the Monster Guide in the remake, the K-9's official name is "Blueish-Tinged Gray K-9". However, due to character count limitations, it was shortened to just "K-9."

Gallery

To view K-9's image gallery, click here.