Super Mario Bros 2 was a remake of the Japanese Game Doki Doki Panic. Mario Bros lost levels was too difficult. Nintendo took Doki Doki Panic and converted it to a Mario Game. The characters where changed to Mario and his friends. The plot was changed to fit the Mario characters. A lot of the enemies where transferred over to Super Mario Bros 2. A lot of these enemies became staples in Mario Games. However, one boss did not appear in Doki Doki Panic he was created specifically for Super Mario Bros 2. This boss appears to be a one time deal. The boss is Clawgrip.

Clawgrip was created by Wart to serve as one of his generals when he took over the land Subcon. He was stationed in a tree fortress in world 5-3. He would throw rocks or boulders at anybody that was not part of the 8 bits gang. The 8 bits gang was Warts personalized Army. How Wart created him varies depending on the game.

In the original game it states how Wart created him with the dream machine, which Wart used to make monsters. In remakes and other versions Clawgrip was a regular crab. Wart used magic to turn him into a monster. When Mario and his friends entered Subcon to answer the calls for help. They eventually encountered Clawgrip in a tree like fortress. Although, he put up a good fight Mario and his friends where able to defeat him.

Unlike some of the other Mario Bros 2 bosses Clawgrip has not appeared in future games. He has also not been confirmed to be part of Bowser's minions. Therefore, he seems to be a one time deal. It is speculated when Wart was defeated Clawgrip just completely vanished. It is also speculated that after Wart's defeat he went back to being a regular crab. It should be noted regular crabs do appear as enemies or characters in future Mario games.

Appearance- He is a reddish/orange crab, although he is more lobster like. He has huge claws that he can grab boulders with. He also has has claws on his feet so he can dig into the ground. In addition, it appears he has yellowish fangs from his mouth.

Personality- In the original game he would throw boulders or rocks at anybody that did not have permission to enter his castle or was not an 8 bit gang member. Rather this is part of his personality or if he was following orders is debatable. However, In remakes of Super Mario Bros 2 he was given a pirate voice using phrases such as Arg. When defeated in the original game he appears to give a salute for the player defeating him. In future remakes he says argh you got me before giving a salute. Thus, it could be that he respects characters that show strength, bravery, and those that defeat him.

Abilities- His claws on his feet allow him to move quickly back and forth on the floor in his room. His arms are also long which makes him have great arm strength when it comes to throwing. He has the ability to grab large boulders and throw them at the players. He is also durable and takes multiple hits to go down.

Attacks- His main attack is grabbing boulders or rocks with is claws and hurling them at the player. In some versions if the player gets to close to him he will try to smash them with his claws.

Weaknesses- He is weak to his own rocks/boulders. The player can catch a rock and throw it back at him damaging him. Also, he can be weak to multiple hits if a player throws a rock and it bounces of the wall it can hit him twice. He is also weak to mushroom blocks.

Relationships- Allies

Wart- Wart created him so he follows Wart's orders. He also strives to serve the evil dictator as one of his generals

Mouser, Fry Guy, and Tryclyde. His friends with these characters because they are all Wart's generals

8 Bit gang- Since the 8 bit gang are part of Wart's army he is friends with them.

Enemies

Mario and his friends- He does not like any of Mario's friends. They make him angry and he will start to throw rocks in an aggressive manner. However, he could just be following Wart's orders.


I have always thought Clawgrip was an interesting character. One reason as a crab he is thought in a tree like fortress. In other Mario games most of the crabs are in the water levels or shown to be near them. Most crabs are found near water. But I understand this is a video game so logic does not make sense. I also find it interesting that he was a one time deal.

A lot of the other characters from Super Mario Bros 2 have appeared in other games or confirmed to be part of Bowser's minions. Clawgrip was not one of them though. Thus, as I stated it is likely because he was created by Wart.

In conclusion, Clawgrip is a formidable opponent as he is durable. He can throw large rocks at the players. His only appearance has been this game. This concludes his biography.