Pokey, known as Sanbo (サンボ?) in Japan, is a cactus enemy that first appears in Super Mario Bros. 2. Pokey consists of four (or more in some cases) green or yellow segments that may be detached from him, usually by getting Yoshi to eat them. A variation unofficially known as Giant Pokey debuted in Mario Kart Wii. Pokey has appeared in the Paper Mario series. Its latest appearance is in New Super Mario Bros. U in multiple stages.
A Pokey boss called Mummipokey appears in New Super Mario Bros.
Pokeys make several cameo appearances in The Legend of Zelda series.
GameDaily named Pokey the 22nd best Mario enemy, describing him as "ridiculously cute".
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