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Urchin
Super Mario World

Urchin

Learn about the Urchin, a round purple enemy with spikes that drifts in Super Mario World. Avoid or defeat them by throwing blocks.

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Learn about the Urchin, a round purple enemy with spikes that drifts in Super Mario World. Avoid or defeat them by throwing blocks.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Encounter Urchins drifting in maze-like areas.
  2. 2
    They have spikes all around and can get in your way.
  3. 3
    Touching an Urchin poses harm.
  4. 4
    You can defeat an Urchin by throwing a block its way.
  5. 5
    There is not much point in defeating them unless they are causing significant trouble.
Tips
  • Avoid Urchins if possible, as they do not pose much harm unless touched.
  • Defeating an Urchin is an option, but often unnecessary.

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