Goomba

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"*This bad guy seems to show up just about everywhere. Vault over it, or go ahead and stomp it flat!"*

*-Notebook Description, Super Mario Run*

**Goombas** are mushroom-shaped enemies that are a part of the Koopa Troop. They are loyal to Bowser, and are the most common enemy in the Main Series games.

## Appearance

Goombas are brown, mushroom-shaped enemies, with two feet on their beige stipe. They have dark brown shoes, and black eyes with a huge unibrow.

## Appearance in the games

#### Super Mario Bros.

Goombas, under the name **Little Goombas**, appear in most levels in this game. They also change color, depending on the theme of the level, being the standard brown in the ground theme, Blue Little Goombas when underground, and Gray Little Goombas in castles. In World 1-4, the Fake Bowser is a Little Goomba, and it attacks with fire.

##### Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels

Little Goombas appear in this game, functioning the same as in the previous game. In World A-4, the Fake Bowser is a Little Goomba, and it attacks with fire.

##### Super Mario Bros. 3

Goombas appear in this game, with unchanged behavior from the previous games. This game introduces five variants of Goombas, which are Paragoombas, Micro-Goombas, Grand Goombas, Shoe Goombas, and Pile Driver Micro-Goombas.

##### Super Mario Land

Despite Goombas not appearing in Super Mario Land, a species called Goombos do. They behave the same, with the only difference being the lack of eyebrows.

##### Super Mario World

Super Mario World features Galoombas instead of Goombas, which get flipped over when jumped on. The game also introduces Paragaloombas, which behave similarly to Paragoombas.

##### Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins

After being absent for two games, Goombas come back in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, alongside Para-Goombas. It also introduces Masked Ghouls, Ghost Goombas, and Aqua Goombas.

##### Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS

Goombas make their first 3D appearance in Super Mario 64, along with Grand Goombas and Micro Goombas, now known as Goombettes. Instead of walking back and forth, Goombas patrol a small circle, and charge after the player when they get nearby. In the DS remake, some wear hats of Mario, Luigi, and Wario. They run away when the player approaches, and charge if they are cornered. In addition, a boss called Goomboss, appears in the DS version.

##### New Super Mario Bros.

Goombas and Paragoombas return in 2D form in New Super Mario Bros., with the same behavior as previous 2D games in the series. Unlike Goombas and Paragoombas, Micro-Goombas (now known as Mini Goombas) behave differently than previous titles. A new boss, called Mega Goomba, is the boss of World 4.

##### Super Mario Galaxy

Goombas reappear in Super Mario Galaxy, with similar behavior to Super Mario 64. If you spin into one or hit one with a star bit, you flip it over, and if you run into it when it's flipped, you knock it over. Mini Goombas and Grand Goombas (now called Big Goombas) also reappear with different behavior. New species, such as Electrogoombas, Goombeetles, and Pumpkinhead Goombas appear in this game.

##### New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Goombas reappear in New Super Mario Bros. Wii, alongside Big Goombas (now known as Hefty Goombas). A new variant called the Giant Goomba appears in this game, and splits into two Hefty Goombas when stomped, and four Goombas if ground pounded. Prickly Goombas first appear in this game as well.

##### Super Mario Galaxy 2

Goombas return to 3D in Super Mario Galaxy 2, alongside Mini Goombas, Giant Goombas, Goombeetles, Electrogoombas (now called Octoombas), and Jack O' Goombas (formerly known as Pumpkinhead Goombas). Paragoombas appear in this game as well, alongside a new, big version called the Big Paragoomba. Goombas also spawn from Chance Cubes that get a Bowser Emblem.

##### Super Mario 3D Land

Goombas return with the same behavior in Super Mario 3D Land. A new variant called the Tail Goomba appears, and if defeated, releases a Super Leaf. Goomba Towers debut in this game as well.

##### New Super Mario Bros. 2

Goombas appear in New Super Mario Bros 2., with the same 2D behavior as before. Goomba Towers return as well. If you pass through a gold ring, Goombas and Goomba Towers become gold versions of themselves, called Gold Goombas and Gold Goomba Towers. Bone Goombas also appear in this game, and the Blue Goombas from the first two games appear in certain levels.

##### New Super Mario Bros. U / New Super Luigi U / New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

Goombas, Hefty Goombas, Giant Goombas, and Prickly Goombas all reappear in New Super Mario Bros. U. They behave the same from previous 2D games. Two new variations appear in this game as well: Goombrats, which don't fall off of ledges, and Balloon Goombas, which ride upwards on Balloons.

##### Super Mario 3D World / Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury

Goombas, Mini Goombas, and Galoombas all return in Super Mario 3D World. New types of Goombas appear in this game: Cat Goombas, which behave differently and grant you a Super Bell upon defeat, Skating Goombas, which skate across the ice and drops an Ice Skate when defeated, and Innertube Goombas, which sit in a floating tube on the water. The Innertube Goomba also has a cat variant exclusive to the Bowser's Fury mode of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury.

##### Super Mario Maker Series

In the Super Mario Maker games, Goombas, along with Paragoombas, Big Paragoombas, Goomba Towers, and Hefty Goombas return as course elements. Exclusive to Super Mario Maker 2, Goombrats and a new type called Goombuds appear as course elements as well. Most of the Goomba types in Super Mario Maker 2 are in levels in the Story Mode.

##### Super Mario Run

Goombas make an appearance in Super Mario Run, where they can be vaulted over. Goombrats return in special levels, and Gold Goombas appear for certain events.

##### Super Mario Oddysey

In Super Mario Oddysey, Goombas, Goomba Towers and Paragoombas return, and now evaporate when they touch water. Normal Goombas, Paragoombas and Goomba Towers can be captured, and if you get close enough to a new type of Goomba, called Goombette, you earn a Power Moon. Goombas respawn after being defeated, and they can be spawned from Yoofoes. Additionally, Mini Goombas return with a new yellow color, and can be defeated in one hit.

## Gallery

For more artwork and game assets, go to Gallery: Goomba.

Super Mario 3D WorldStamp from Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's FuryA Captured Goomba from Super Mario Oddysey
## Trivia

* In Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, the odd-numbered world with a water level (World 3 In Super Mario Bros., and World 7 in Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels) has no Goombas in any level of that world.