Chapter 1
The water monster of Mexico's floating gardens
Chapter 2
The superpower of eternal youth
Chapter 3
The ultimate self-healing master
Chapter 4
From Aztec gods to Minecraft stars
YOUR GOAL
Master of The smiling water monster of Xochimilco
Ch 4 · From Aztec gods to Minecraft stars
misslily Axolotl
An ancient Aztec god became a creature of the deep, Now he's a pixel-perfect buddy that you love to keep!
misslily Wooper shares the axolotl's round head, feathery gills, and smile, while its Japanese name Upah nods to the
Fun Fact
Lost in translation: The Japanese name 'Wooper Looper' was invented because the direct translation of axolotl sounded like a rude insult to elderly people.
Glossary
axolotl (noun)
A Mexican aquatic salamander that retains larval features, such as external gills, throughout its adult life. Historically associated with the Aztec god Xolotl, Mojang added these salamanders to Minecraft in June 2021.
A Mexican aquatic salamander that retains larval features, such as external gills, throughout its adult life. Historically associated with the Aztec god Xolotl, Mojang added these salamanders to Minecraft in June 2021.
Quiz
What is the approximate spawn chance of the ultra-rare blue axolotl in Minecraft?
Quiz
What is the popular Japanese nickname for the axolotl, coined during a 1985 noodle commercial?
Quiz
Which famous water-type Pokémon is directly inspired by the axolotl's appearance and Japanese nickname?
Quiz
In which year was the axolotl officially added to the popular sandbox game Minecraft?
Quiz
Why did a Japanese food company invent the name 'Wooper Looper' instead of using the direct translation?
Quiz
Who wrote the famous 1952 short story 'Axolotl' about a man who transforms into the amphibian?