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==General information==

===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.

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.