Chain Chomp

Chain Chomp's History

Super Mario Bros. 3

Chain Chomps first appeared in World 2-5, where they were attached to a wooden block and would charge at Mario. If they tug at their chains fifty times, the chain breaks and they will chase after Mario. The only ways to kill the Chain Chomps are to use a star, stomp on it as a statue as Tanooki Mario, throw a Koopa shell at it, or throw a hammer at it as Hammer Mario.

Super Mario 64

A single Chain Chomp is found in Bob-omb Battlefield guarding a jail containing the Behind Chain Chomp's Gate Power Star. When the peg attached to it is broken by ground-pounding it three times, the Chain Chomp smashes the jail cell open before leaping away.

Super Mario Sunshine

A single Chain Chomp appears in the fourth episode of Pianta Village, Chain Chomp's Bath, where it runs around the village leaving behind burning goop that burns Mario when he touches it. The Chain Chomp is orange and burns Mario when he touches it, forcing him to throw a water barrel at it or use F.L.U.D.D. to spray it with water, which both cools it and slows it down. Mario must then grab the Chain Chomp from the chain and lead it to a tub. Eventually, the Chain Chomp will heat back up and overpower Mario, forcing him to cool it off again. Once the Chain Chomp reaches the tub, it calms down and turns golden, releasing a Shine Sprite.

New Super Mario Bros.

Chain Chomps are a rare enemy in New Super Mario Bros., only appearing in World 6-6. They charge at Mario to try to kill him. Their only weaknesses are Starmen, Mega Mushrooms, and Koopa Shells. If Mario ground pounds on the post three times, the Chain Chomp will be released and Mario will get 3 coins.

Super Mario Galaxy

Chain-less Chain Chomps can be seen rolling or bouncing around in numerous levels in Super Mario Galaxy. There are also small Chomps that come out of doghouses in Dreadnought Galaxy and a gold chomp in Gusty Garden Galaxy. If Mario is hit by one, he will be knocked back and takes 1 damage. Chain Chomps can be defeated with a Rainbow Star, a bomb-omb or a Rubbery Bulb. If a chain-less Chomp or a medium Chomp is defeated, it will explode into Star Bits. If a golden Chomp is defeated, it will give Mario a Power Star.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Chain Chomps appear in the world 5 castle. A massive Chain Chomp appears pulling a chariot holding Iggy Koopa. The Chain Chomp will pull the chariot around the stage, trying to hit Mario. If Mario hits Iggy, the Chain Chomp will turn red and go on a rampage. The Chain Chomp can't be hurt. Chain Chomps also appear in 7-2. The Chain Chomp is attached to a stake and will try to charge at Mario. Chain Chomps can be defeated by ground pounding their stake 3 times or by running into them with a star.

Super Mario Galaxy 2

Chain Chomps appear in Flip-swap Galaxy, Chompworks Galaxy and Flipsville Galaxy. The Chain Chomps act the same as they do in Super Mario Galaxy. The Gold Chomp and Mini Wanwan reappear. In addition to these, a homing Chain Chomp called the Silver Chomp appears as well.

Super Mario 3D Land

Chain Chomps appear as enemies. Mario can jump on their heads, but it does no damage. Using a Fire Flower to throw a fireball at a Chain Chomp temporarily stuns them. They can be defeated by ground-pounding on the stake they are connected to.

New Super Mario Bros. 2

The Chain Chomps reappear in New Super Mario Bros. 2 in levels 2-5 and Mushroom-B. They try to charge at Mario to kill him. They can be killed with a star or a gold flower. Their post can be pounded on to release the Chain Chomp. A giant Chain Chomp is pulling Iggy's chariot and is defeated alongside Iggy.

New Super Mario Bros. U/New Super Luigi U

Chain chomps make a return in New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U, appearing in World 6-3 in New Super Mario Bros. U and World 7-2 in New Super Luigi U. Their stakes are triangular rather than rectangular. They can only be defeated with a star. It only takes one ground pound to release them from their posts.

Super Mario Odyssey

Chain Chomps are found in the Cascade Kingdom. When Mario and Cappy capture one, they can extend the chain and release it to launch into objects in the opposite direction. Madame Broode, the leader of the Broodals, has a pet Chain Chomp named Chain Chompikins.