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'''Tanoombas''' are [[Tanooki|Tanooki-like]] [[Goombas]] found in both the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] and the [[Beanbean Kingdom]]. They resemble regular Goombas, except the Tanoomba has raccoon ears, a raccoon tail, and a leaf on its forehead. Tanoombas have powerful mimicry abilities and are able to transform into different objects and different creatures. However, Tanoombas can always be given away by the raccoon-like features or leaves that appear on their transformations.

During the events of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', Tanoombas lived in an area north of [[Beanbean Castle Town]]. To attack, a Tanoomba will transform into a copy of [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] (albeit a copy with a raccoon tail). After transforming, the Tanoomba will attack the brother of who the shape-shifting Goomba transformed into (i.e. if a Tanoomba transform into a Luigi clone, the Tanoomba will attack the real Mario). This attack can be countered with a [[Hammer]] strike. Additionally, a Tanoomba can attack by spinning its tail at a Mario brother. The brothers can jump to dodge this attack, but should be prepared to dodge multiple tail strikes.

Tanoombas live on [[Thwomp Volcano]] during the events of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. On the mountain, Tanoombas use a variety of disguises to help them prey on unsuspecting travelers. A Tanoomba may turn into a friendly-looking [[Toad (species)|Toad]] (with a raccoon tail), a [[100 Gold Coin]] (with the Tanoomba’s face on it), a [[? Block]] (with a leaf on top), or even a [[Thwack]] (with a raccoon tail). Once a traveler approaches a disguised Tanoomba, the shape-shifting creature will reveal itself and attack.

In battle, the Tanoomba uses a variety of shape-shifting attacks (like their Beanbean counterparts, albeit different transformations). First, a Tanoomba may jump high in the air and either turn into a [[Thwomp]] (with a raccoon tail) or an orange balloon (with a raccoon tail). If the Tanoomba turns into a Thwomp, the shape-shifter will quickly fall to the ground and crush a Mario brother, causing massive damage. If the Tanoomba turns into a balloon, the creature will fall slowly to the ground, causing damage when it hits a Mario Bro. Both of these attacks can be countered with a Hammer swing, although the timing is different for each shape-shifting technique. Additionally, if a Tanoomba twirls in the air when it jumps, the monster will attack Luigi. If it jumps without twirling, the Tanoomba will attack Mario.

Besides turning into a Thwomp or an orange Balloon, a Tanoomba can also turn into a green [[Spiny]] shell (again, with a raccoon tail). When it transforms into the shell, the Tanoomba will slide into the [[Mario Bros.]], circling around and attempting to damage the brothers multiple times. This technique may even poison a Bro. if not avoided. To dodge this attack, Mario and Luigi have to jump as the Spiny shell approaches. Again, if the Tanoomba does a twirl jump before attacking, Luigi will be the first brother to be attacked. If the shape-shifter does a normal hop, Mario will be attacked first.

A stronger version of the Tanoomba, the [[Tashrooba]], was created by the [[Shroob]] invaders during their conquest of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]].

The name “Tanoomba” is a portmanteau of the words “Goomba” and “[[Tanooki|tanuki]]”. The tanuki is a raccoon-like creature from Japanese mythology. Like the Tanoomba, the tanuki is a master of disguise and a shape-shifter. Additionally, the tanuki needs to use magical leaves to help it use its powers. The leaf on the Tanoomba’s forehead is also a reference to the [[Super Leaf]] of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', which transforms Mario into [[Raccoon Mario]]. Additionally, the [[Tanooki Suit]] is another power-up available in the same game.

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