Nintendo's Play Nintendo Website Reveals No Characters List Monty Mole as a Friend

Monty Mole, a recurring character across Nintendo’s acclaimed franchises, has often been a fan-favorite in games like Mario Party and Mario Kart for his quirky demeanor and underdog status.

However, a recent finding from the official Play Nintendo website has spotlighted the character for an unexpected reason: Monty Mole is the Mushroom Kingdom’s friendless figure. The Play Nintendo website, curated by Nintendo to engage younger audiences, hosts a comprehensive database of over 100 beloved Nintendo characters.

Each profile is accompanied by fun activities, crafts, and notably, a list of canonical in-universe friends.

Browsing these profiles offers unique insight into the officially recognized relationships between heroes and villains spanning game series such as Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and more. This surprising discovery was highlighted by Nintendo-themed news aggregator Supper Mario Broth on the BlueSky social platform, who meticulously charted the data available on Play Nintendo.

Their analysis reveals that while characters like Mario and Princess Peach predictably share mutual friendships, more intricate one-sided relationships emerge from the data.

For instance, Waluigi recognizes Bowser as a friend, but the sentiment is not reciprocated, showing the complexity Nintendo has built into its fictional universe. The most striking statistic, however, is Monty Mole’s unique isolation.

Despite having a list of characters—such as Rosalina, Toad, Goomba, Shy Guy, and Pauline—marked as Monty’s chosen friends, none of the 117 entries return the favor.

Supper Mario Broth’s examination confirms that not a single character anywhere on Play Nintendo’s comprehensive roster cites Monty Mole as their friend.

This official canon leaves the character in relative solitude within the vast Mushroom Kingdom lore. While Monty Mole’s underground antics and cheeky in-game behaviors may not have won over his digital peers, his charm has led to memorable roles across major titles, notably on the Nintendo Switch’s bestselling games like Mario Party Superstars and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Monty’s role as both a minor villain and a playable character over the years demonstrates Nintendo’s knack for evolving even the most minor Mushroom Kingdom inhabitants. Given the latest revelation, longtime Nintendo fans may find themselves with a renewed affection for Monty Mole.

As the franchise continues to expand its roster and deepen its lore, perhaps the next Mario Party on Nintendo Switch or special event on the eShop will give Monty a chance to build some much-deserved friendships.

Until then, he remains the Mushroom Kingdom’s most solitary character—a role that might just make him one of Nintendo’s most relatable underdogs. For a deeper look at Nintendo’s character lore, visit the official Play Nintendo site.

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