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|image=[[File:Goomba NSMB artwork.png|200px]]<br>Artwork of a Goomba for ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', also used for ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Run]]''

|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[1985]])

|relatives=[[Galoomba]]<br>[[Strollin' Stu]]

|comparable=[[Toad (species)|Toad]]

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====''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 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''===

[[File:Imgres.jpg|thumb|Goombas in ''Hotel Mario'']]

Four varieties of Goomba appear in ''[[Hotel Mario]]''. They assist Bowser in his attempt to transform the Mushroom Kingdom into his personal resort. Goombas guard the seven hotels set up by Bowser's [[Koopalings]]. In the game, Goombas attempt to prevent Mario from shutting down the seven Koopa Hotels. To do this, Mario has to shut all the doors in each hotel. Regular Goombas oppose his efforts by slowly walking to closed doors and opening them (as well as generally just getting in the Mario's way). Paragoombas (called Flying Goombas in this game) also appear. Two new types of Goomba, the [[Bellhop Goomba]] and the [[Rhinestone Goomba]], make their only appearance in this game.

 

===''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''====

Goombas reappear in the game ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. Their appearance is closer to that of the Goombas of the mainstream ''Mario'' games since ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''; their feet are now brown instead of red and their eyebrows are not as thick as in the previous ''Paper Mario'' games. However, as shown in [[List of Paper Mario: Sticker Star beta elements|early builds of this game]], they ''were'' going to retain their past ''Paper Mario'' appearance with no changes.

 

===''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.

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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]].

 

==Appearances in other media==

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*'''Type:''' Balanced

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

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

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

*'''Stats Mission'''