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FLYER โœ“ Defeatable

How to Defeat Koopa Paratroopa

A winged Koopa Troopa that flies or bounces depending on its wing color. Red Paratroopas bounce vertically while green ones fly in set horizontal patterns. One stomp removes the wings and turns it into a regular Koopa Troopa.

โš”๏ธ What Works & What Doesn't

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Stomp โœ“

Removes wings โ†’ Koopa Troopa

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Fireball โœ“

1 fireball = instant defeat

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Shell โœ“

After wings are removed

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Starman โœ“

Run straight through

๐ŸŽฏ Best Strategy

Jump on it once to remove its wings and turn it into a Koopa Troopa, then stomp it again or kick its shell. Fireballs also work to defeat it in one hit.

DEFEATABLE Yes

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips

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    Red Paratroopas bounce vertically โ€” wait for them to reach the top of their bounce before jumping on them.
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    Green Paratroopas fly in fixed paths โ€” memorise the route and time your crossing.
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    One stomp turns it into a Koopa Troopa shell you can kick for chain kills.
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    Fire Mario can eliminate them without needing to time a jump.