Guppy

Guppy is a minor character in the Mario series, first appearing in . He is a large orca whale with sharp teeth and a yellow "X"-shaped scar on the left side of his head. He is an expert swimmer, and challenges Mario to swimming contests whenever he meets him. While he may look big and menacing, he is really only aggressive to Penguins and Toads, and poses no threat to Mario; if he runs into him, Mario will be knocked back, but take no damage.
==History==
===Super Mario Galaxy===
Guppy first appears in Super Mario Galaxy, and is first encountered in Sea Slide Galaxy. During the mission "Going after Guppy", he has taken over the water, and is keeping the resident Penguins out of it by bullying them. Mario goes to Guppy, and he gives him a challenge, agreeing to share the water with the Penguins if he succeeds. Guppy will swim around Sea Slide Galaxy, and Mario must follow him and swim through eight numbered rings in order. He must be quick though, as the rings will disappear after some time, which will result in him losing a life. As such, using a Koopa Shell to swim faster is recommended. If Mario passes through all eight rings, Guppy gives him a Power Star, and agrees to share the water with everyone, saying he is a fish of his word.
Guppy also appears in the other missions of Sea Slide Galaxy. During the mission "Faster Than a Speeding Penguin", he is seen spectating a race the Penguins are having, which Mario joins. In the mission "Silver Stars of Sea Slide", he is helping the Penguins and Toads looking for Silver Stars with Mario. Talking to him lets Mario know there are no Silver Stars between the lighthouse and the underwater machine.
Later in the game, Guppy appears in Deep Dark Galaxy during the mission "Guppy and the Underground Lake". Mario must find him deep in the water, where he will give Mario another challenge; like before, he must chase Guppy around the lake and swim through all eight numbered rings in order before they disappear. There are significantly more obstacles than in Sea Slide Galaxy though, so it can be more difficult. Succeeding in the challenge has Guppy give Mario another Power Star.
At the end of the game, he is seen in the moat in Peach's Castle, celebrating the rebirth of the universe with several of the game's other characters.
==Appearances==
==Gallery==
GuppySMG.png|Guppy in Super Mario Galaxy
Category:Mario (series)
Category:Animals
Category:Characters
Category:Minor Characters
Category:Mario Characters
Category:Neutral Characters
Category:Mammals
Category:Cetaceans