Getting Mario-Mask Koopas in “Super Mario World”

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I’ve read about Koopas wearing Mario-masks in Super Mario World, and the pictures below look familiar (though I can’t recall if it’s because I got them in the game or saw them on the Internet).

I can’t find any direct information on how to get them other than “finishing the special world” or “completing 100% of the game”.

Does anyone know exactly what is required of the player to get the masked Koopas and when/where they show up?

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Best Answer

There is a secret warp in the Star Road. Upon entering it, you will end up in the Special World. If you complete all 8 of the Special World levels, a new Star Road appears with a warp that leads back to Yoshi's House. If you enter it, some drastic changes occur in Dinosaur Land:

  • World backgrounds change (to a Fall-like instead of a Spring-like colour scheme).
  • Koopas transform into Mask Koopas.
  • Piranha Plants will change into Pumpkin Plants.
  • Jumping Piranha Plants will turn into Jumping Pumpkin Plants.
  • Bullet Bills are replaced with Pidgits.
  • Goombas turn into a yellowish color and have sunglasses. (GBA version only)
  • Pokeys turn into sawblade-like creatures. (GBA version only)

(Source: Super Mario Wiki)

These changes occur in the entire world, and are permanent.

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