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Goomba

Goombas are among the most common creatures encountered in the Super Mario video games. A common species in the Mushroom Kingdom, they resemble small brown mushrooms that walk about on two stubby feet. Their faces are fixed in a permanent frown, they have small fangs jutting up from their lower lips and have no arms. Although they can be found all over the Mushroom Kingdom, it seems that the majority of the Goomba race are allied with the Koopa Troop and are loyal to Bowser.

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 Goomba's aforementioned stupidity.

Tactics[]

As mentioned above, their usual tactic is charging at their enemies. Though they may also stack themselves up in a formation known as the "Goomba Tower", as a means of intimidation, most likely. Of course, this still fails, and in fact does more harm than good for them, for if one ground pounds on a Goomba Tower, all the goombas in the formation are taken out as the user makes their descent.

Goomba sub-types[]

There are many Goomba sub-types that have appeared across several Mario games.

Notable Goombas[]

Some unique Goombas are notable for serving greater roles than typical Goomba types.

  • Captain Goomba
  • Goombella
  • Goombette
  • Goomboss

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