Carottin: The thieving rabbit from the Mario universe

A little purple bunny with a mischievous smile, always ready to snatch from shops: this is Nabbit, the most endearing thief in the Mushroom Kingdom. Initially just a pilferer to chase, he has become a cult playable character, renowned for his invincibility. Portrait of a rogue like no other.

Summary

• Who is Nabbit?
• The Thief of the Toad Houses
• A Playable Character Like No Other
• A Regular in the Mario Universe
• Identity Sheet
• Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Nabbit?

Nabbit (トッテン / Totten in Japan) is a purple rabbit with large eyes, long ears, and black limbs. His distinguishing feature: a white scarf adorned with a large, pointy-toothed mouth, curiously identical to Bowser Jr.'s mask — though nothing suggests he works for Bowser. Mischievous and almost mute, he is above all a thief at heart.

The Thief of the Toad Houses

Nabbit first appears in New Super Mario Bros. U (2012) in a thieving role. He robs the Toad Houses and flees with his loot in a large bag. In some levels, it's up to Mario to chase and catch him before time runs out: by returning the bag to Toad, you get a P-Acorn, an item for prolonged flight. A small chase has become a signature of the character.

A Playable Character Like No Other

The rogue quickly earned his hero stripes. Playable from New Super Luigi U (2013), then in New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (2019), Nabbit has a unique characteristic: he is immune to enemies, making him the perfect character for beginners. In return, he cannot use power-ups (they are converted into lives and coins). Be careful, however: he remains vulnerable to pits, lava, and crushing — so he is not completely invincible. A clever compromise, praised by fans of the New Super Mario Bros. U installment.

A Regular in the Mario Universe

Since then, Nabbit has become a familiar face in the saga. He is playable and still immune to damage in Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023), as an unlockable costume in Super Mario Maker, and in various spin-off games (Mario Kart Tour, Mario Golf, Dr. Mario World under the name "Dr. Nabbit"…). Proof that a simple background thief can become a real mascot.

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Nabbit's Identity Sheet

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Nabbit's name in French?
  His official name is Carottin in Europe (a contraction of "carotte" (carrot) and "lapin" (rabbit), with a nod to "carotter", to steal in slang) and Chipin in Quebec. In English, he is called Nabbit, from "to nab".
• Is Nabbit a villain?
  He's a mischievous thief — initially an adversary to chase — but he doesn't work for Bowser, despite his scarf resembling Bowser Jr.'s mask. He later became a playable character, so rather an anti-hero.
• Why is Nabbit so easy to play?
  Because he is immune to enemy attacks: he is the ideal character for beginners. In return, he cannot use power-ups, which are converted into lives and coins at the end of the level.
• Is Nabbit totally invincible?
  No. While he doesn't fear enemies, he remains vulnerable to pits, lava, poison, crushing, and running out of time. So he can indeed lose a life.
• In which games is Nabbit playable?
  Notably New Super Luigi U (2013), New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (2019), and Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023), in addition to several spin-off games like Mario Kart Tour.
• What do you get for catching Nabbit in New Super Mario Bros. U?
  By returning his loot bag to Toad, you get a P-Acorn, an item that allows continuous flight in a level.

In Summary

From the pilferer we chase to the invincible hero we embody, Nabbit has come a long way in the Mario universe. Mischievous, silent, and indestructible (almost), this little purple bunny proves that a well-thought-out supporting role can steal the show — literally and figuratively.