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'''Mr Skops''', also known as '''Skops the Scorpion''', is a giant, dark-pink scorpion with a single massive claw, and yellow spikes on his body. He is the fifth major boss in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], and is encountered only once in [[Mr Skops' Stalactites]], the third and final level of [[the Caves of Skops]].
'''Mr Skops''', also known as '''Skops the Scorpion''', is a giant, dark-pink scorpion with a single massive claw, and yellow spikes on his body. He is the fifth major boss in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], and is encountered only once in [[Mr Skops' Stalactites]], the third and final level of [[the Caves of Skops]].


Mr. Skops forms part of the first (head and claw) boss hybrid fought at the end of [[Mr Dark's Dare]] in [[Rayman 1]].
Mr. Skops forms part of the first (head and claw) boss hybrid fought at the end of [[Mr Dark's Dare]] in ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''.
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==In ''[[Rayman 1]]''==
==In ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''==
===First Phase===
===First phase===
He is first encountered when sleeping on the other side of a fiery pit covered with spiky platforms. [[Rayman]] finds himself in front of the sleeping Mr Skops who, angry at being woken, attacks him.
He is first encountered when sleeping on the other side of a fiery pit covered with spiky platforms. [[Rayman]] finds himself in front of the sleeping Mr Skops who, angry at being woken, attacks him.
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Once this set of platforms have been destroyed, Rayman will continue to advance as Mr. Skops retreats, finding an exit sign leading to the next phase of the battle.
Once this set of platforms have been destroyed, Rayman will continue to advance as Mr. Skops retreats, finding an exit sign leading to the next phase of the battle.


===Second Phase===
===Second phase===
Rayman then has a one-on-one battle with Mr Skops, in which he must dodge his claw and punch his energy balls back at him. When has only one [[Resistance|health point]] left, he moves forward, making his last attacks much harder to dodge.
Rayman then has a one-on-one battle with Mr Skops, in which he must dodge his claw and punch his energy balls back at him. When has only one [[Resistance|health point]] left, he moves forward, making his last attacks much harder to dodge.


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===The Ending===
===The ending===
[[Image:VAC-5.png|frame|right|A reformed and benevolent Mr Skops enjoys his holidays after the defeat of [[Mr Dark]] by relaxing onboard [[Space Mama]]'s pirate ship.]]
[[Image:VAC-5.png|frame|right|A reformed and benevolent Mr Skops enjoys his holidays after the defeat of [[Mr Dark]] by relaxing onboard [[Space Mama]]'s pirate ship.]]
Once [[Mr Dark]] has been defeated, the [[Great Protoon]] restored and [[Betilla]] rescued, the entirety of the Rayman 1 cast are seen to go on holiday, amongst the images of the holiday is one of Mr Skops, who seems to have lost all hostility.
Once [[Mr Dark]] has been defeated, the [[Great Protoon]] restored and [[Betilla]] rescued, the entirety of the Rayman 1 cast are seen to go on holiday, amongst the images of the holiday is one of Mr Skops, who seems to have lost all hostility.
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==[[Rayman_(early_production)#Super_Nintendo_Entertainment_System_version|Early version of ''Rayman 1'']]==
==[[Rayman_(early_production)#Super_Nintendo_Entertainment_System_version|Early version of ''Rayman'']]==
[[File:Rayman-snes.jpg|thumb|500px|right|An extract from an article about [[Rayman (early production)#Super Nintendo Entertainment System version|the cancelled SNES version]] of ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''. The bottom-right screenshot shows a battle with an early version of Mr Skops.]]
[[File:Rayman-snes.jpg|thumb|500px|right|An extract from an article about [[Rayman (early production)#Super Nintendo Entertainment System version|the cancelled SNES version]] of ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''. The bottom-right screenshot shows a battle with an early version of Mr Skops.]]


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==Other Appearances==
==Other appearances==
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Mr Skops makes a cameo appearance in ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', as an engraving on a wooden palisade.
Mr Skops makes a cameo appearance in ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', as an engraving on a wooden palisade.