Balloon Boo
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- This article is about the enemy from New Super Mario Bros.. For information about the enemy from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, see Boo Balloon.
Balloon Boos are enemies that appear only in New Super Mario Bros., where they encountered in World 4-Ghost House. They are Boos with pink cheeks, and their tail resembles that of a balloon, as their name indicates.
| Balloon Boo | |
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| First appearance | New Super Mario Bros. (2006) |
| Species origin | Boo |
They appear large at first, but when looked away from, they approach the player while expelling air and shrinking. Otherwise, they stop and inflate by inhaling air at a rather slow rate, until it has assumed its massive appearance once more. Balloon Boos will continue to chase Mario or Luigi even when they have reached their minimum size; they will also only chase them if they are in the same room (i.e. there are no walls between them). Balloon Boos can be defeated with a Blue Shell or a Mega Mushroom.
Trivia
- When Mega Mario or Mega Luigi collides with a Balloon Boo, they pop and soar away in circles, somewhat reminiscent to knocking out a Flagpole.
- A similar species in New Super Mario Bros. 2, called the Boohemoth, has a small resemblance to a Balloon Boo, but does not act like one.
