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{{quote|The Goombas have lost...Again?! Is this our destiny?! To be trampled by oppressive feet for all eternity? No, we will definitely triumph next time! Yes, next time! The Goombas' fate is not defeat, but perseverance!|Goomboss|Super Mario 64 DS}}

 

 

 

==History==

====''Super Mario Bros.''====

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If Mario or Luigi defeats the [[False Bowser]] of [[World 1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1]]'s castle with fireballs, it turns into its true form, a Goomba, before falling into the [[Lava]].

 

 

====''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''====

In ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', Goombas appear in the seven kingdoms of [[Mushroom World]]. These Goombas act like the ones in ''Super Mario Bros.'' and ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''. This game introduces the concept of Goomba sub-species such as: [[Paragoomba]]s, winged Goombas that fly and drop [[Micro-Goomba]]s, [[Grand Goomba]]s, which are bigger but they can be defeated the same way, and [[Red Paragoomba]]s, which can't fly, but they chase Mario and they can jump, unlike regular Goombas. The game marks the first time the Goombas' sprites were all drawn with mouths.

 

 

====''Super Mario World''====

[[File:KuribonBubble.jpg|thumb|A Goomba in a bubble from ''Super Mario World''.]]

The Goombas that appear in ''[[Super Mario World]]'' are slightly different from the ones that appear in the previous games. These [[Kuribon|Goomba]]s, called Kuribon in the Japanese version, are native to [[Dinosaur Land]]. They are rounder and are able to be picked up when knocked upside-down. In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake of the game, ''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]'', after all the goals in the game are found, these Goombas turn yellow and wear sunglasses.

 

====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''====

====''Super Mario Galaxy''====

[[File:SMG Goomba.PNG|right|thumb|A Goomba as it appears in ''Super Mario Galaxy''.]]

Goombas appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. There are several types of Goombas in ''Super Mario Galaxy''. Normal Goombas act similar to the ones in ''Super Mario 64''. When they see the player, they will attempt to cause damage by running into them. Goombas can be defeated by jumping on them, releasing a [[Coin]]. [[Spin]]ning one or shooting a [[Star Bit]] at one flips it down, stunning it, so the player can walk to it to kick it and defeat it, releasing three Star Bits. In addition to the regular kind of Goombas, [[Micro-Goomba]]s appear as well. They look similar to Goombas from ''Super Mario World'' (because of their round shape). They appear in some galaxies in ''Super Mario Galaxy'', and they appear minorly in the game's successor, ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. They are weaker than other Goombas, and can be defeated with one spin, rather than being flipped, and they always leave behind a Coin when defeated. However, it is possible to get three Star Bits from one of these small Goombas, by kicking them while they are stunned. It is only possible to stun them by hitting the vibrating poles in [[Gateway Galaxy]] or by firing a [[Star Bit]] at them. A [[Grand Goomba]] also appears in the Gateway Galaxy.

 

 

====''Super Mario 3D Land''====

Goombas make their reappearance in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. Their behavior is the same as in the 3D ''Mario'' platforming games. Goomba boardsigns make their appearance as well, along with a new species, called [[Tail Goomba]]s. It is possible to acquire a [[Super Leaf]] after defeating a Tail Goomba. A [[List of Super Mario 3D Land beta elements|gold version]] of the Tail Goomba was planned to appear in the game, but it was removed in the final version.

 

 

====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''====

[[File:Gold Goomba Artwork - New Super Mario Bros. 2.png|thumb|120px|A Gold Goomba.]]

Goombas reappear in the Nintendo 3DS game, ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', with two new variants. They maintain their appearance from ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''. Goombas become [[Gold Goomba]]s when [[Mario]] touches a Golden Ring. The Goomba will then produce coins when touched. Another new Goomba called the [[Bone Goomba]] appears, which mainly appear in [[Tower]]s and [[Castle]]s.

 

====''New Super Mario Bros. U''====

Goombas reappear in the [[Wii U]] game, ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''. They maintain their appearance from ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'', but also have a [[Goombrat|lighter colored, rounded variety with black stems on their heads]]. These most likely contribute to the [[Waddlewing]]. [[Mega Goomba (species)|Mega Goomba]]s, [[Grand Goomba]]s, and [[Prickly Goomba]]s also appear as well.

 

====''Super Mario 3D World''====

Goombas also appear in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', behaving the same as they do in other 3D ''Mario'' platformers. [[Galoomba]]s and [[Micro-Goomba]]s also appear.

 

===''Hotel Mario''===

 

===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===

 

Besides the small outpost at Mushroom Way, the Koopa Troop, as a whole, is actually on the verge of collapse. In the game, the Koopa Troop is devastated by the invasion of the extraterrestrial [[Smithy Gang]]. The gang chooses Bowser's Keep as their base-of-operations in Mushroom World. As a result, many enemies in the Koopa Troop switch sides to join the invaders while others simply ran away. One of the enemies that leaves the Koopa Troop is the [[Gu Goombas]], who later become guards for the Smithy Gang. One Goomba deserter finds its way to [[Monstro Town]], a community of reformed enemies. This lone Goomba sets up shop here, selling powerful Koopa-based armor and weapons. The Goomba is also aided by its three [[Goombette]] nephews, the [[Triplets]] (other Goombettes, not related to this Goomba, appeared in the [[Sunken Ship]]).

 

After the Koopa Troop is expelled from Bowser's Keep, Bowser himself attempts to reassemble the remains of his troop in [[Rose Way]]. Many Goombas remain loyal to Bowser and join him in his quest to retake the castle, but by the time the army reaches [[Moleville]], many Goombas have abandoned Bowser. By the time Bowser reaches [[Booster Tower]], all of Bowser's army (including all his Goombas) has deserted him. However, at the tower, Bowser decides to join forces with Mario, knowing that with the Mario's strength, he can get his keep back. Eventually, Bowser, Mario, [[Princess Peach]], [[Mallow]], and [[Geno]] find their way to Monstro Town. While in the town for reformed enemies, Bowser runs into the Goomba deserter who has set up shop in the village. The Goomba apologizes for deserting the Koopa Troop, but offers to sell Bowser powerful weapons and armor in return. Eventually, Bowser, with the help of Mario and his friends, manages to expel the Smithy Gang and defeat their leader, [[Smithy]]. With his keep returned, many former soldiers (including many Goombas) return to King Bowser and the Koopa Troop. In fact, many Goombas help rebuild Bowser's Keep to its former glory.

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====''Mario Party: Island Tour''====

Goombas appear in the game ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. They appear on several boards and minigames.

 

 

===''Paper Mario'' series===

====''Paper Mario''====

 

The regular brown Goombas of ''Paper Mario'' behave similarly to their counterparts in ''Super Mario 64''. They patrol a small area, and upon seeing Mario, they can charge at him. In battle, Goombas attack by using the "[[Headbonk]]" technique. They jump in the air, then dive into Mario, bonking their head against him. This attack can be blocked by defending just as the Goomba's head touches Mario. If he is struck by the attack, Mario takes one [[HP]] of damage. At the beginning of the game, it requires two stomps or two [[Hammer]] strikes to defeat a Goomba (as Goombas only have two HP). However, after Mario learns how to use [[Action Command]]s, he only needs one timed attack to defeat one of them.

 

====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====

Mario runs into a number of Goombas in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. These Goombas lives in a town known as [[Rogueport]]. Many of these Goombas are independent thieves, bandits, crooks, cheats, and "cleaners." These ones wear green hats, similar to the hat [[Link]] wears. Although not the best of company, these Goombas from Rogueport do not attack Mario. However, the Goombas that live in the [[Rogueport Sewers]] or in [[Petal Meadows]] are very aggressive. Goombas behave just as their ''Paper Mario'' counterparts and are not much of a threat, since Mario can perform Action Commands from the beginning of the game. All the Goomba sub-species featured previously in ''Paper Mario'' also return in this game.

 

 

====''Super Paper Mario''====

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====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====

 

In this game, regular Goombas are stronger and have more HP than their previous appearances. Goombas can now turn into [[Paper-Cone Goomba]], pointed Goombas that resembles paper airplanes and even fly toward Mario, and a [[2-Fold Goomba]]. [[Mural Goomba]]s and [[Shiny Goomba]]s also debut in the game as well.

 

===''Mario Kart'' series===

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===''Mario & Luigi'' series===

====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''====

A group of Goombas join Bowser as he attempts to track down [[Cackletta]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. These Goombas hold tutorial battles with Mario and Luigi in the [[Koopa Cruiser]], who happens to join the Bowser in his search for Cackletta (as the she has stolen Princess Peach's voice). These Goombas are patrolling the halls of the cruiser or simply hiding in barrels. The Goombas engage in battles with the Mario Bros., to get some training before the Mario Bros. battle [[Fawful]]. In battle, a Goomba approaches either Mario or Luigi, somersaults towards him, then bite. This attack can be dodged by jumping after the Goomba opened its mouth. To counter the attack, Mario or Luigi would have to jump right when the Goomba's mouth opened. They each have 4 HP. The Goombas did not see much action after that, since the Koopa Cruiser is shot down by Fawful before [[Cackletta]] is engaged in combat.

 

 

====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====

Goombas act as castle guards during the Shroob invasion, as depicted in the game ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. In this adventure, Goombas are considered the weakest member of the Koopa Troop. They patrol the halls of [[Baby Bowser's Castle]], attacking any intruder who enters Prince Bowser's castle. To attack, a Goomba runs into the Mario Bros. They can be countered with a [[Jump]] attack. Goombas are sometimes aided in battle by [[Boo]]s. Other Goomba sub-species are featured in the game. The [[Tanoomba]] returns from ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' and appears in [[Thwomp Mountain]]. The invading Shroobs also created their own version of the Tanoomba known as the [[Tashrooba]]. This dark sub-species serve as guards inside [[Shroob Castle]], the conquered, [[Shroobified]] version of [[Princess Peach's Castle]].

 

 

====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story''====

Goombas return in this game as one of Bowser's special attacks, where the player has to touch Goombas to light them on fire and send them upward. The enemy takes damage for each Goomba it is hit with. Fawful captures some Goombas and brainwashes them, while other ones are put in a cage in [[Dimble Wood]]. Bowser also encounters two new subspecies, the [[Chuboomba]]s, fat Goombas that carry lollipops, and [[Choomba]]s, Goombas that resemble steam engine trains and gain speed in their charge, even after Bowser punches them. Also, another, similar species, called [[Goombule]]s, are found inside Bowser. [[Jailgoon]]s are living cage enemies containing either a Goomba or a [[Bob-omb]].

 

 

====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====

 

Goombas attack in unison with Fly Guys differently depending on whether or not there are Goombas present in the battlefield. If there are not any Goombas present, a Fly Guy will fly high into the sky to reappear flying back into the battlefield from the background, now air-lifting a Goomba in its grip, who it'll drop in line with Mario and Luigi from Mario's left for them both to charge one after another at Mario and Luigi. Dodging the Goomba requires Mario and Luigi to jump before it hits them. Dodging the Fly Guy requires Mario and Luigi to not jump into it while trying to dodge the Goomba, and to just idle as it goes by. This attack takes up the Fly Guy's attack turn.

In ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'', Princess Peach has to adventure through Vibe Island while attempting to rescue Mario, Luigi and Toads. In the game, Bowser has acquired a wand called the [[Vibe Scepter]] from [[Vibe Island]], and he uses its power to attack Princess Peach's Castle. A lone Goomba leads an army of Hammer Bros. in an assault on the castle, using the power of the Vibe Scepter to debilitate the castle guards. The attack is successful, and Mario, Luigi, and multiple castle Toads are captured by the Hammer Bros. Fortunately, Princess Peach and her attendant [[Toadsworth]] are not present during the assault. Princess Peach decides to rescue her friends, and she is given a magical umbrella named [[Perry]] to help her in her quest. Once again, Goombas, among other enemies, attempt to stop her in her travels around Vibe Island. She can throw the Goomba at another enemy, hit the Goomba with Perry, or have the umbrella eat the Goomba. Paragoombas, as well as a new variety the [[Red Paragoomba]], appear in the game as well. Princess Peach also battles with a number of colorful varieties of Goomba. These Goombas include the [[Mad Goomba]], the [[Sad Goomba]], the [[Sad Paragoomba]], the [[Red Paragoomba]], the [[Red Goomba]], and the [[Mad Red Paragoomba]].

 

 

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===Characteristics===

As enemies, Goombas are rather pathetic. They aren't very bright and tend to attack enemies simply by charging at them (Let's face it, what else are they going to do?). They are pretty hopeless in battle since they can be defeated with a single stomp on the head, but if there's one thing Goombas have going for them, it's perseverance. It seems that no matter how many of them get flattened by Mario, the Goombas continue marching onward for the glory of Bowser without fear or hesitation. But then again, this lack of self-preservation could simply be a result of the Goombas aforementioned stupidity.

 

{{Quote|'Marching straight ahead into the enemy's feet!' Didn't you memorize that in Goomba boot camp?|Bowser|Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story}}

[[File:GoombaSM64DS.gif|frame|A Goomba walking in the beta version of ''New Super Mario Bros''.]]

Goombas are among the most basic enemies. They can typically be defeated with a single punch, stomp, or fireball attack, although in some games, they are a bit more resilient. When jumped on, Goombas usually flatten before being defeated. They are particularly weak against fire magic, as seen in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''. Although Goombas are physically weak, they are very adaptable. Regular Goombas have been encountered in almost all types of terrain, while many sub-species have emerged perfectly suited for certain environments.

 

Goombas' main form of attack is walking into their opponents. Rarely, a Goomba walks off a ledge and falls on its enemy. Some Goombas also have the ability to shoot thorns from their mouths, although this attack is encountered only in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. A Goomba's only real strength is that it works in large groups to attack an enemy. This forces the opponent to be much more cautious as he or she fights the group. In ''Paper Mario'' and ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', Goombas gain the ability to [[headbonk]] enemies.

 

 

The name "Goomba" is the same as the Italian slang word "goombah". This term was used by Italian-Americans to describe themselves (although the term has also emerged as a derogatory word used against Italian-Americans). The term "goombah" originated from the Italian word "compare" (abbreviated as "compa") which literally means "friend",an other definition for "goombah" is a member of a criminal gang. Coincidentally, the Hungarian word for mushroom is "gomba".

 

 

====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====

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!Goomba

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|''Goombas are actually traitors who've defected from the Mushroom Kingdom's forces. They're a slow and predictable nuisance, as they always try to wander into Mario's path. Fortunately for Mario, they don't have much stamina, as a single jump on the head is generally enough to defeat them.''

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!rowspan=2|Goomba

|align=center|'''NES''' ''Super Mario Bros.''

|rowspan=2|''A citizen of the Mushroom Kingdom who sided with Bowser when he invaded. Goombas slowly chase after Mario on stubby legs. They're not the toughest creatures and can generally be defeated by jumping on them, which makes them disappear. They have fierce fangs, but they don't seem to serve any purpose. Though a nuisance to Mario, they're decent at baseball and mah-jongg.''

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|align=center|'''NES''' ''Super Mario Bros. 3''

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*'''Type:''' Balanced

*'''Starting Team Captain:''' [[Donkey Kong]]

*'''Default Throwing Arm:''' Right

*'''Sweet Spot:''' The center of the bat

*'''Stats Mission'''

 

*'''Bio:''' "Though Goombas once lived in peace in the Mushroom Kingdom, they betrayed their homeland to side with Bowser. Exactly how Goomba uses his baseball gear is a bit of a mystery. Maybe you can spot the secret technique if you watch closely as he makes plays in the field..."

 

|Jap=クリボー

|Kor=굼바

|KorR=Gumba

|KorM=Transliteration of the English name

|Por=Goomba

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==Trivia==

*A Goomba basketball appeared in ''[[Mario Hoops 3 on 3]]''. The ball would rotate slightly around with each dribble. The ball could be unlocked by earning a gold trophy in the [[Hard Star Tourney]].

*Blue and gray Goombas appeared in the underground levels and castles (respectively) of the original ''Super Mario Bros''. However, these palette-swaps are not different varieties of Goomba; the change in color was meant to represent the lack of light in darker areas.

**Also, while not having much to do with the original gray Goombas inside of castles in the original Super Mario Bros., [[Headbonk Goomba]]s have a gray scale coloring.

*A mini-game in ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]'' featured Goombas in a whack-a-mole style event.

*The [[Gumba Royal Hotel]] on [[Koopabiza]] is named after the German spelling of the species Goomba.

 

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