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'''Dōryī''' are plant enemies originating in ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'' for [[Game Boy]]. They can be first seen in the [[Forest (Donkey Kong)|Forest]], in [[Stage 2-3]]. Dōryī attack by shooting out seeds at regular intervals. The seeds trace perfectly horizontal trajectories across the screen and are harmful for [[Mario]], even though the plants themselves do not form a peril, as they can be touched and/or stood on fine; on the other hand, they cannot be defeated. Neither their seeds can be destroyed, but can be dodged nevertheless with a [[crouch]], [[backflip]], or a well-timed [[Handstand]] [[Jump]]. | '''Dōryī''' (generically referred to by [[Nintendo Power]] as '''flowers'''<ref>"''These flowers can't keep their fonds to themselves.''" - ''Nintendo Power'' Volume 61, page 81.</ref>) are plant enemies originating in ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'' for [[Game Boy]]. They can be first seen in the [[Forest (Donkey Kong)|Forest]], in [[Stage 2-3]]. Dōryī attack by shooting out seeds at regular intervals. The seeds trace perfectly horizontal trajectories across the screen and are harmful for [[Mario]], even though the plants themselves do not form a peril, as they can be touched and/or stood on fine; on the other hand, they cannot be defeated. Neither their seeds can be destroyed, but can be dodged nevertheless with a [[crouch]], [[backflip]], or a well-timed [[Handstand]] [[Jump]]. | ||
Dōryī are replaced by [[Tane Pakkun]] in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]''. | Dōryī are replaced by [[Tane Pakkun]] in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]''. | ||
Revision as of 14:01, August 13, 2020
The title of this article is official, but it comes from a non-English source. If an acceptable English source is found, then the article should be moved to its appropriate title.
Template:Species-infobox Dōryī (generically referred to by Nintendo Power as flowers[1]) are plant enemies originating in Donkey Kong for Game Boy. They can be first seen in the Forest, in Stage 2-3. Dōryī attack by shooting out seeds at regular intervals. The seeds trace perfectly horizontal trajectories across the screen and are harmful for Mario, even though the plants themselves do not form a peril, as they can be touched and/or stood on fine; on the other hand, they cannot be defeated. Neither their seeds can be destroyed, but can be dodged nevertheless with a crouch, backflip, or a well-timed Handstand Jump.
Dōryī are replaced by Tane Pakkun in Mario vs. Donkey Kong.
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Sprite of a Dōryī
A Dōryī, as illustrated in volume 30 of the KC Deluxe manga
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ドーリィー[2][3] Dōryī |
Likely a corruption of Dolly or Dory. |
