

These continued even after Kamek's introduction with examples such as Kammy Koopa. Examples of this include Wizenheimer from the Super Mario World cartoon, the Magikoopa boss in Yoshi's Safari, a Magikoopa adviser and a Magikoopa hypnotist from Nintendo Power's Super Mario Adventures comic, and a right-hand man Magikoopa from the fourth chapter onwards of Super Mario-kun. Prior to the development of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, singular Magikoopas had already been depicted in important roles as elite members of the Koopa Troop across various media, likely owing to their powerful abilities.


Kamek's name comes from the name for the Magikoopa species in Japanese: Kamekku (カメック), which is derived from kame, the Japanese word for "turtle." He is also Baby Bowser's primary caretaker, and he continues to look after his master, even in the present day. He is the arch-enemy of Yoshi and serves as one of the secondary antagonists in the Mario franchise, alongside Bowser Jr., and is one of the two main villains of the Yoshi franchise, alongside Baby Bowser. Kamek (referred to as Magikoopa on occasion) is an old yet powerful Magikoopa, adviser to Bowser and a high-ranking member in the Koopa Troop. “You know, when I think 'little Mario,' I think ' Bowser's perpetual enemy.' Which makes you MY enemy.” - Kamek, Paper Mario: Sticker Star Mario Kart 8 Deluxe ( Booster Course Pass, cameo) (2022) Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island ( 1995)

KamekĪrtwork of Kamek for Mario Party Superstars For the generic enemy occasionally called Kamek, see Magikoopa. This article is about a specific character. It has been requested that this article be rewritten and expanded to include more information.
