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{{Character | {{Character | ||
| − | |image=[[Image:Goombario.jpg| | + | |image=[[Image:Goombario.jpg|71px]] |
| − | |caption=Goombario | + | |caption=Goombario as seen in ''Paper Mario''. |
|bgcolor=#000066 | |bgcolor=#000066 | ||
|fgcolor=#FFFFFF | |fgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
|name=Goombario | |name=Goombario | ||
|species=Goomba | |species=Goomba | ||
| − | |relatives=[[Goompa]] | + | |relatives=[[Characters in Paper Mario|Goompa]], [[Characters in Paper Mario|Gooma]] (grandparents)<br />[[Characters in Paper Mario|Goompapa]], [[Characters in Paper Mario|Goomama]] (parents)<br />[[Characters in Paper Mario|Goombaria]] (sister) |
| − | |debut=[[Paper Mario]] | + | |debut=''[[Paper Mario]]'' |
|}} | |}} | ||
| − | Goombario is a young | + | '''Goombario''' is a young [[Goomba]] who acted as one of [[Mario]]'s playable partner characters in the original ''[[Paper Mario]]''. He was the first partner who could be recruited in Mario's quest. He is distinguished from other Goombas by the blue cap that he wears and having flat teeth in place of the fangs visible in other Goombas. |
=Background= | =Background= | ||
| − | Goombario's | + | Goombario was a young Goomba who lived at the [[Goomba Village]] within the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] with his family. He heard many tales of Mario's adventurers and became a big fan of him. A studious young Goomba, he extensively studied all of Mario's enemies and was able to quote their strengths and weaknesses at heart. His studied also made him very familiar with different items, locations and various inhabitants of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. Goombario also learned some fighting techniques from his grandfather, [[Characters in Paper Mario|Goompa]], who used to be a great adventurer in his early years. |
| − | + | Mario first met Goombario after being thrown from Princess Peach's Castle within the prologue of ''[[Paper Mario]]''. Goombario's sister discovered Mario's unconscious body and brought him to safety. Mario went on to rescue Goompa in turn, who rewarded Mario with a badge and suggested that he take Goombario on his adventure. Goombario was excited by the idea and so was the first partner character to join Mario on his journey. He was available to help Mario throughout this quest. Once [[Bowser]] was defeated and the adventure came to an end, Goombario retured to his life at Goomba Village, where he was seen playing around with his sister. After receiving an invitation delivered by [[Parakarry]], he and his family went to attend the celebrations held at [[Princess Peach's Castle]]. | |
| − | = | + | =Abilities= |
| − | + | [[Image:Tattle.PNG|thumb|right|Goombario displays his Tattle ability.]] | |
| − | Outside of battle, Goombario provides Mario with information on areas, people, and items that he's standing next to. | + | Outside of battle, Goombario provides Mario with information on areas, people, and items that he's standing next to. Oftentimes, this information provides a hint on what Mario should do next, or it can provide background information for some of the characters met. |
In battle, Goombario has the following attacks: | In battle, Goombario has the following attacks: | ||
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* Charge - For 1 FP, Goombario can raise his attack power by 2 points. | * Charge - For 1 FP, Goombario can raise his attack power by 2 points. | ||
* Multibonk - For 3 FP, Goombario can bounce on an enemy repeatedly, similar to Mario's Power Bounce. | * Multibonk - For 3 FP, Goombario can bounce on an enemy repeatedly, similar to Mario's Power Bounce. | ||
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| + | =Other Appearances= | ||
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| + | ==Other Media== | ||
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| + | *Goombario appeared in the ''Super Mario-Kun'' manga as Mario's partner during its ''Paper Mario''-based arc. Goombario and Kooper acted as Mario's most consistent partners in the arc, while the other partners' appearances were temporary. The two of them also made a cameo appearance in the following volume, which was redubbed ''Super Wario-Kun'', where they were seen with Mario before being pushed away by [[Wario]]. | ||
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| + | ==Canceled Appearances== | ||
| + | [[Image:Goombario2.gif|right]] | ||
| + | *Like other partners from the first ''Paper Mario'', it seems that Goombario was intend to make an appearance in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''; a remade sprite of him was found in the game. Only [[Parakarry]] and [[Bow]]'s cameos made the final cut, and it is unknown what Goombario's appearance might have entailed. | ||
=Trivia= | =Trivia= | ||
| − | * | + | *His name is a simple combination of "Goomba" and "Mario". His Japanese name is "Kurio", which seems to be a similar combination utilizing the Japanese name for Goomba, "Kuribo". |
| + | *His appearance marks the first time that a Goomba is playable. | ||
* Goombario is not the only student of Goompa; The Master of the Dojo studied under him as well, while Tayce T. learned her cooking skills from Gooma. | * Goombario is not the only student of Goompa; The Master of the Dojo studied under him as well, while Tayce T. learned her cooking skills from Gooma. | ||
| + | *Over the course of the adventure, Goombario receives three letters: first from the Goomba Bros., then Goompa, and finally Gooma. | ||
| + | *Goombario's name has also been seen on scoreboards in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' and ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]''. | ||
| + | *In ''The Thousand-Year Door'', his role was succeeded by [[Goombella]]. She was also Mario's first partner in that game and had the same basic abilities, including the Tattle ability, in addition to being a Goomba. | ||
| + | *In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', Goombario can be seen in a picture of all of the partners from the first ''Paper Mario'' that is seen in Mario's house. A [[Catch Card]] of Goombario can also be found in on the twentieth floor of the Flopside Pit of 100 Trials. It can be sold for 315 coins. | ||
| + | **<nowiki>#</nowiki>241 "Mario and Goombario go way back to Paper Mario. Enemies suffer when he uses his head." | ||
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| + | {{Paper Mario Characters}} | ||
| − | + | [[Category:Mario Characters]] | |
Latest revision as of 14:41, 6 April 2019
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| Goombario as seen in Paper Mario. | |
| Goombario | |
| Species | Goomba |
| Relatives | Goompa, Gooma (grandparents) Goompapa, Goomama (parents) Goombaria (sister) |
| Debut | Paper Mario |
Goombario is a young Goomba who acted as one of Mario's playable partner characters in the original Paper Mario. He was the first partner who could be recruited in Mario's quest. He is distinguished from other Goombas by the blue cap that he wears and having flat teeth in place of the fangs visible in other Goombas.
Background[edit]
Goombario was a young Goomba who lived at the Goomba Village within the Mushroom Kingdom with his family. He heard many tales of Mario's adventurers and became a big fan of him. A studious young Goomba, he extensively studied all of Mario's enemies and was able to quote their strengths and weaknesses at heart. His studied also made him very familiar with different items, locations and various inhabitants of the Mushroom Kingdom. Goombario also learned some fighting techniques from his grandfather, Goompa, who used to be a great adventurer in his early years.
Mario first met Goombario after being thrown from Princess Peach's Castle within the prologue of Paper Mario. Goombario's sister discovered Mario's unconscious body and brought him to safety. Mario went on to rescue Goompa in turn, who rewarded Mario with a badge and suggested that he take Goombario on his adventure. Goombario was excited by the idea and so was the first partner character to join Mario on his journey. He was available to help Mario throughout this quest. Once Bowser was defeated and the adventure came to an end, Goombario retured to his life at Goomba Village, where he was seen playing around with his sister. After receiving an invitation delivered by Parakarry, he and his family went to attend the celebrations held at Princess Peach's Castle.
Abilities[edit]
Outside of battle, Goombario provides Mario with information on areas, people, and items that he's standing next to. Oftentimes, this information provides a hint on what Mario should do next, or it can provide background information for some of the characters met.
In battle, Goombario has the following attacks:
- Headbonk - Goombario jumps on an enemy headfirst, similar to Mario's Jump.
- Tattle - Goombario informs Mario about an enemy's HP, defense, attack, and various quirks. Enemies that Goombario has Tattled will have an HP bar under them henceforth.
- Charge - For 1 FP, Goombario can raise his attack power by 2 points.
- Multibonk - For 3 FP, Goombario can bounce on an enemy repeatedly, similar to Mario's Power Bounce.
Other Appearances[edit]
Other Media[edit]
- Goombario appeared in the Super Mario-Kun manga as Mario's partner during its Paper Mario-based arc. Goombario and Kooper acted as Mario's most consistent partners in the arc, while the other partners' appearances were temporary. The two of them also made a cameo appearance in the following volume, which was redubbed Super Wario-Kun, where they were seen with Mario before being pushed away by Wario.
Canceled Appearances[edit]
- Like other partners from the first Paper Mario, it seems that Goombario was intend to make an appearance in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door; a remade sprite of him was found in the game. Only Parakarry and Bow's cameos made the final cut, and it is unknown what Goombario's appearance might have entailed.
Trivia[edit]
- His name is a simple combination of "Goomba" and "Mario". His Japanese name is "Kurio", which seems to be a similar combination utilizing the Japanese name for Goomba, "Kuribo".
- His appearance marks the first time that a Goomba is playable.
- Goombario is not the only student of Goompa; The Master of the Dojo studied under him as well, while Tayce T. learned her cooking skills from Gooma.
- Over the course of the adventure, Goombario receives three letters: first from the Goomba Bros., then Goompa, and finally Gooma.
- Goombario's name has also been seen on scoreboards in Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour and Mario Golf: Advance Tour.
- In The Thousand-Year Door, his role was succeeded by Goombella. She was also Mario's first partner in that game and had the same basic abilities, including the Tattle ability, in addition to being a Goomba.
- In Super Paper Mario, Goombario can be seen in a picture of all of the partners from the first Paper Mario that is seen in Mario's house. A Catch Card of Goombario can also be found in on the twentieth floor of the Flopside Pit of 100 Trials. It can be sold for 315 coins.
- #241 "Mario and Goombario go way back to Paper Mario. Enemies suffer when he uses his head."
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