Galoomba
- Not to be confused withGloomba.
| Galoomba | |||
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 Artwork fromMario Party 10 | |||
| First appearance | Super Mario World (1990) | ||
| Latest appearance | Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV (2025) | ||
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Galoombas (namedGoombas[1] prior toSuper Mario 3D World) are relatives ofGoombas that first appear inSuper Mario World. They either walk across the ground, parachute from above or float down in bubbles (which burst upon coming into contact with any object), or can even appear with wings to hop around. Unlike Goombas, stomping them will flip them over, but they can be defeated by other methods, such as a fireball from aFire Flower.
In Japanese, these enemies have always been referred to asKuribon, marking them as a distinct species from Goombas, which are calledKuribō. In localizations, however, they tended to share a name with Goombas untilSuper Mario 3D World, though some attempted to split them earlier inMario Party Advance.
History[edit]
Super Mario series[edit]
Super Mario World /Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2[edit]
This variation ofGoomba debuts inSuper Mario World, first appearing inDonut Plains 4. Although these creatures walk in straight paths to attack like regular Goombas, they do not resemble the original ones. These Goombas do not have mushroom-shaped heads, but rather more spherical ones. They also lack a stem; the Goomba's two feet are attached directly to the bottom of the head. As such, they resemblechestnuts more than mushrooms. Artwork depicts their feet as green, but sprites depict their feet as yellow, despite the fact that the green palette for Koopa Troopa, and other various objects in the game, could have been mapped correctly.
They cannot be defeated in a singlejump, as doing so flips them over and immobilizes them. In this state, they can be picked up and thrown at other enemies, like withKoopa Troopas. Running into them or jumping on them when flipped causes them to be kicked around (though they do not ricochet, likeshells do). After a few seconds they right themselves, which damages Mario if he is carrying one. They can automatically be defeated with aSpin Jump, with afireball or an attack fromYoshi; an attack with thecape causes them to be flipped over as well.
These Goombas face the side as opposed to the camera like the original Goombas, though this trait would be later given to them in 2D games starting fromNew Super Mario Bros.
There are two variants of Goombas in the originalSuper Mario World.Para-Goombas are Goombas which utilize parachutes instead of being Goombas with wings, thoughFlying Goombas, which are wing-bearing Goombas, also appear, and can only hop on the ground instead of fly. LikeParagoombas, Flying Goombas' wings are clipped after one stomp, reverting them to normal Goombas, and thus, stomping on them after their wings are gone just renders them helpless for a few moments, allowing the player to throw them at other enemies. Spiked versions of Flying Goombas also known asPara-Goombas later appeared inMario Clash.
In theGame Boy Advance remake,Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2, after the player beats theSpecial Zone and finds all of the exits, the Goombas are recolored yellow, have cat-like smiles and wear sunglasses.
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]
InSuper Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3, a singleSuper Mario World Goomba appears at the end of theWorld-e levelRich with Ropes, wherePara-Goombas can also be found. They can be stomped on and grabbed like inSuper Mario World.
Super Mario 3D World /Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury[edit]
After a long absence, Galoombas reappear inSuper Mario 3D World and itsNintendo Switchport under their current name, alongside regular Goombas and a bigger variation namedBig Galoomba. Like normal Goombas in 3DSuper Mario games, they attempt to chase after the player upon seeing them. Additionally, like inSuper Mario World, Galoombas cannot be defeated with one jump, as that causes them to be flipped over, though unlike inSuper Mario World, a second jump defeats them. A Ground Pound can also be used to defeat them in one hit. Additionally, Galoombas cannot be carried, kicked around, or thrown, as running into them while immobilized also causes them to be defeated.
Super Mario Maker /Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS[edit]
Galoombas replace regular Goombas when in theSuper Mario World style inSuper Mario Maker andSuper Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS. They use a slightly edited version of their original sprite fromSuper Mario World; their feet are colored green instead of yellow to match their artwork and modern appearances. When stomped on, they turn upside down, waiting for the player to pick their bodies up and hurl them. If aSuper Mushroom is dragged onto a Galoomba, the enemy will transform into a Big Galoomba; if wings are given to a Galoomba, it will become a Paragaloomba.
Super Mario Maker 2[edit]
Galoombas reappear inSuper Mario Maker 2. In addition to retaining their previous properties, by tapping and holding Galoombas in Course Maker, they can be changed into aGoombrat-like enemy calledGoombud. Although Galoombas coexisted with Goombas inSuper Mario 3D World, which has its own style in this game, they remain exclusive to theSuper Mario World style.
Mario's FUNdamentals[edit]
Galoombas, in theirSuper Mario World design, appear on one of the cards in Go Fish.
Super Mario World television series[edit]
These Goombas appear twice in theSuper Mario World television series. They first appear in "The Wheel Thing", in which they are shown as being the "power source" for the cars made by Mario and Luigi. They also briefly appear in "The Yoshi Shuffle" in the audience during the football game. In the latter episode, they appear to have a retractable hand, shown in the scene when one of them givesCheatsy agold coin to see the football game. Their feet are the same color as their undersides, in a similar manner to their in-gameSuper Mario World sprites.
Super Mario Adventures[edit]
InSuper Mario Adventures, these Goombas and at least twoFlying Goombas were sent byBowser to attackPrincess Toadstool's Palace. In addition, they were among the attendees to Bowser's marriage to the hypnotizedPrincess Toadstool.
Mario Party series[edit]
Mario Party 3[edit]
While normal versions of these Goombas themselves are not in the game, Flying Goombas appear as an obstacle during theminigameRidiculous Relay. The single player must dodge both them andBanzai Bills in their hand glider, and reach the finish line before the other three players do.
Mario Party Advance[edit]
InMario Party Advance, due to appearing alongside standard Goombas, this version of Goomba is known in English as "Goombob", a character who lives atGoombob Manor. Another member of the species that appears is his crush,Goombetty. Red and blue versions of this type of Goomba also appear inTap-Tap Sumo.
Mario Party 10[edit]
Galoombas appear inMario Party 10, appearing in a few minigames that also feature Goombas andGoombrats.
Mario Party: Star Rush[edit]
Galoombas appear in theMario Party: Star Rush minigameGoomba Guess. The goal of the minigame is to tap the most Goombas, while Galoombas deduct one point from the player. In the beginning of the minigame, the placement of the enemies are shown before they shift positions, and afterward are covered by a dark veil so players are required to memorize the placements beforehand.
Super Mario Party[edit]
Galoombas appear inSuper Mario Party as non-playable characters. They can be seen in the minigamesNut Cases andTake a Stab.
Mario Party Superstars[edit]
Three Galoombas appear inMario Party Superstars in the background ofWoody Woods, replacing theWigglers from theMario Party 3 version. Two of them are talking to each other, while the other can be seen juggling an apple. In their encyclopedia entry, it is mentioned that they are often confused with Goombas.
Super Mario Party Jamboree[edit]
Galoombas reappear inSuper Mario Party Jamboree in the third level of the Koopathlon minigameWhich Door Has More?
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]
A Galoomba is seen flying in aJunior Clown Car in the background of theSuper Mario World style inSuper Mario Maker inSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U, where it replaces the Goomba.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Galoomba reprises its role in the returning Super Mario Maker course.
Paper Mario: The Origami King[edit]
Galoombas make theirPaper Mario debut inPaper Mario: The Origami King, where origami Galoombas make an appearance as enemies. Galoombas first appear inChestnut Valley, in which a group of them will ambush Mario if he hits a tree that a Goomba climbs. Later, several Galoombas will ambush Mario from rolling chestnuts, and some will attempt to block his path with a chestnut. InShogun Studios, a group of Galoombas ambush Mario from one of the sand patches in a house.
In battle, Galoombas attack Mario with a Headbalonk move, dealing 5 damage. If they have HP remaining after jumping on them, they will flip over like in the mainlineSuper Mario series. Group Headbalonk and Wave Headbalonk both deal a minimum 4 damage per attacker and a maximum increasing by one for each additional Galoomba. A Tower Attack deals 10 damage with two Galoombas, 14-15 with three, 17-20 with four, 19-25 with five, and 20-30 with six.
Galoombas have a unique unused behavior that no other enemy in the game has. They can start off battlesleeping, and wake up the following turn. However, every battle encounter where they would sleep is not actually accessible in-game.[2]
Dr. Mario World[edit]
Galoombas appear inDr. Mario World as assistants. In stage mode, they grant a chance that two objects, mainlyviruses, transform intopop cannons at the start of a stage. In versus mode, their effect is to transform two of the viruses that appear after all viruses are eliminated into pop cannons. In both cases, the chances that the effects occur are greater at higher levels. They also appear on theWorld 21 map after an area has been cleared of viruses. A Galoomba assistant is rewarded after clearing the first area in World 21.
Minecraft[edit]
In the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack inMinecraft, coldchickens are retextured to look like Galoombas.
Profiles and statistics[edit]
Super Mario World /Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2[edit]
- Super Mario World Instruction Booklet: "Jump on it to make it roll. You can also hold it or throw it."[1]
- Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 "Denizens of Dinosaur Land" poster: "Stomp Goombas once to flip them over, then pick them up and toss them."
Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten[edit]
| クリボン (JP) / Galoomba (EN) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Original text (Japanese) | Translation | ||
| キニコ | Tribe | Mushroom clan | |
| いじわる | Disposition | Ill-tempered | |
| ワールド | Game appearances | World | |
| とっても クリボンは、キノコ | A very stiff Goomba? Galoomba is a relative of Goomba (p. 72), a traitor to the Mushroom Kingdom. Their bodies are hard, so even if they are stepped on, they only turn over and quickly recover. There are also Parachute Galoombas that parachute down from the sky. | ||
Mario Party: Star Rush[edit]
| Image | Name | Bio |
|---|---|---|
 | Galoomba A Goomba-like foe that is not a Goomba. | "I know they're similar, but for their sake, do try keeping your Galoombas and Goombas straight!" |
Paper Mario: The Origami King[edit]
| Paper Mario: The Origami King enemy | |||||||||||||||
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| Galoomba | |||||||||||||||
 | HP | 11 | Moves | Location(s) | |||||||||||
| Type | Grounded, Flippable | Headbalonk (5), Group Headbalonk (base 4 per Galoomba, range starts at 0 and increases by 1 for each additional Goomba), Wave Headbalonk (base 4 per Galoomba, range starts at 0 and increases by 1 for each additional Goomba, multiple hits), Tower Attack (base 5 for one, 10 for two, 14 for three, 17 for four, 19 for five, increases by one for any extra after five; range is 0 for one or two, 1 for three, 3 for four, 6 for five, increases by four for any extra after five) | Chestnut Valley,Shogun Studios | ||||||||||||
| Role | Common | ||||||||||||||
| Item drops | BTL_ZAKO_LV1 | ||||||||||||||
| They make their homes near chestnut trees. A good stomping will make them topple over, so have at it. | |||||||||||||||
Dr. Mario World[edit]
- Stage mode: "Grants 15%/30%/45%/60%/80% chance pop cannons (2) will appear on stage start."
- Versus mode: "If all viruses in your stage are eliminated, grants 15%/30%/45%/60%/80% chance pop cannons (2) will appear."
Mario Party Superstars[edit]
- Encyclopedia bio: "Bowser's minions. Often mistaken for Goombas."
Gallery[edit]
- For this subject's image gallery, seeGallery:Galoomba.
Naming[edit]
Etymology[edit]
In Japanese, this enemy is called「クリボン」(Kuribon) and this has been the enemy's name since its debut inSuper Mario World.[4] By contrast, the Japanese name forGoombas is「クリボー」(Kuribō). In all localizations forSuper Mario World and its remakeSuper Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2, the enemy is referred to as a "Goomba" and even described as if it is the enemy. Its current English name, "Galoomba," was introduced with the return of the enemy inSuper Mario 3D World. This name appears to be a portmanteau of "Goomba" and "galoot", a word for a clumsy or oafish person. There was an effort to distinguish the English monikers for these enemies beforeSuper Mario 3D World inMario Party Advance, which features a non-playable Galoomba namedGoombob in the English localization. In Japanese, he shares the name of his species.
SinceSuper Mario 3D World, localizations of other European languages have adopted similarly unique names that clarify they are distinct from normal Goombas.
Names in other languages[edit]
The contemporaneous name for each language is listed first. Subsequent names are listed in chronological order for each language, from oldest to newest, and have the media they are associated with in the "notes" column.
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | クリボン[4][5][6][7] Kuribon | Portmanteau of「クリボー」(Kuribō, "Goomba") and「坊」(bon), an affectionate term for boys; officially romanized as "Kuribon" | |
| Chinese(Simplified) | 栗邦邦[8][7] Lì Bāngbāng | From "栗宝宝" (Lì Bǎobǎo, "Goomba") and "硬邦邦" (Yìng Bāngbāng, "tough") | |
| Chinese(Traditional) | 栗邦邦[9][7] Lì Bāngbāng | From「栗寶寶」(Lì Bǎobǎo, "Goomba") and「硬邦邦」(Yìng Bāngbāng, "tough") | |
| Dutch | Galoomba[10][11] | - | |
| Goomba[12]:53 | Super Mario World | ||
| French | Galoomba[10][7] | - | |
| Goomba[12]:23 | Super Mario World | ||
| German | Galumba[10][7] | Galoomba | |
| Goomba[13] | Loaned from the English name for Goomba | Super Mario World | |
| Gumba[14] | Goomba | ||
| Gumba-Blub[14] | Goomba Bubble; applied to the ones found trapped inbubbles | ||
| Greek | Γκούμπα[15] Gkoúmpa | Goomba | |
| Hungarian | Galoomba[16] | - | |
| Gomba[17] | Mushroom; shared with Goomba | Super Mario World (television series) | |
| Italian | Goombruno[18]:226[7][19] | Play on "Goomba" and "Bruno", a common Italian given name and a noun meaning "dark brown"; directly inherited fromGoombob | |
| Gombruno[sic][18]:54 | |||
| Goomba[20][21] | - | Super Mario World,Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 | |
| Korean | 밤바[7][22] Bamba | Portmanteau of "밤" (bam, "chestnut") and "Goomba" | |
| 굼바[23] Gumba | Goomba | Super Mario World | |
| Polish | Galoomba[24] | - | |
| Goomba[25] | Super Mario World (television series) | ||
| Portuguese(Brazilian) | Goombola[26] | Play on "Goomba" andbola ("ball") | |
| Goomba[27] | - | Super Mario World | |
| Portuguese(European) | Galoomba[28] | - | |
| Romanian | Galoomba[29] | - | |
| Goomba[30] | Super Mario World (television series) | ||
| Russian | Галумба[10][31] Galumba | Galoomba | |
| Гумба[32] Gumba | Goomba | Super Mario World (television series) | |
| Spanish | Goombaya[7] | Play on "Goomba" andbaya ("berry") | |
| Goomba[33] | - | Super Mario World |
Notes[edit]
- InSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U, while Galoombas do not appear directly in the game, they are mentioned in one of the randomly generated Tips. In the tip, it is clarified thatSuper Mario World has no Goombas, and that Galoombas are a different species.
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