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[[Image: Goombella2.jpg|frame|right|'''Goombella''', a student at [[Goomba University]].]]
{{character infobox
'''Goombella''' is [[Mario]]'s first [[partner]] in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''.
|image=[[File:TTYD NS Goombella.png|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' (Nintendo Switch)
|species=[[Goomba]]
|first_appearance=''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' ([[List of games by date#2004|2004]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Run]]'' (version 3.2.0, cameo) (2024)
}}
{{quote|My name's Goombella. I'm a junior at the [[List of implied organizations#University of Goom|University of Goom]]. Nice to meet [[Mario|ya]]!|Goombella|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)}}
'''Goombella''' is a major character in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' and its [[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Nintendo Switch remake]]. A third-year {{wp|mixed-sex education|co-ed}} student studying archaeology at the [[List of implied organizations#University of Goom|University of Goom]],<ref name="manual">{{cite|quote=Goombella: A cute University of Goom co-ed in her second year of an archaeology major.|title=''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' instruction manual|page=7}}</ref> Goombella is a smart and sassy but friendly [[Goomba]] and the first companion to join [[Mario]] on his quest. She provides [[tattle]] information to Mario about his location or the character who stands in front of him throughout his journey.


When Mario arrives at [[Rogueport]] at the beginning of the game, he sees a [[Goomba]] girl being attacked by [[Lord Crump]]. Mario helps her and defeats Lord Crump. Goombella thanks Mario and joins his party. She possesses most of the same abilities [[Goombario]] has outside of battle in the first ''[[Paper Mario]]''.
==History==
===''Paper Mario'' series===
====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
[[File:PMTTYD Goombella Sprite.png|thumb|Goombella's sprite]]
When Mario arrives at [[Rogueport]] at the beginning of the game, he sees a pink Goomba girl being attacked by [[Lord Crump]] and [[X-Naut|his minions]]. Mario helps her to defeat Lord Crump. She temporarily teaches Mario about the [[Action Command]]s. After defeating [[Lord Crump]], he brings out his army to punish them, but they make their getaway to the plaza. Goombella, a junior at the University of Goom, thanks Mario, kisses him, learns about the [[Magical Map|map]] he has and that the [[Princess Peach|princess]] had disappeared, and joins his party.  


Her [[Tattle]] ability gives the player helpful information on places, people, enemies, etc. Unlike Goombario's summaries, which are mainly composed of only facts, Goombella inserts her own little opinions in her descriptions. For example, she disses Beldam's snotty attitude, shows signs of resentment upon reading the "underlings of underlings" comment her book says regarding Goombas, and points out that it's nice to have access to a bathroom now and then (that's a field-only one, stated in the [[Glitz Pit]]'s major league locker room, where the bathroom is always occupied).
She possesses similar abilities to [[Goombario]] from the original ''[[Paper Mario]]'', sharing the moves [[Headbonk]], [[Tattle]], and [[Multibonk]] with him. Unlike Goombario, however, an Action Command must be successfully performed for Goombella to Tattle an enemy in battle. Also unlike Goombario, she unlocks Multibonk at Super Rank rather than Ultra Rank and learns the move [[Rally Wink]] instead of [[Charge (move)|Charge]].


Goombella also has an odd tendency of breaking the fourth wall. In [[Glitzville]] she mentions how far [[Cheep-Cheep]]s have come since ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', and in [[Twilight Town]] she says that if there weren't people like the gatekeeper in every town games would be beaten too easily. Both times she stops abruptly after she says the comment, seeming to point out that game characters know about the Fourth Wall but aren't supposed to talk about it.
[[File:PMTTYD Goombella Reading Artwork.png|thumb|left|Goombella reading the Tattle Log]]
Her Tattle ability, which can be used in both battle and on the field, gives the player mostly helpful information on places, people, and enemies. Like Goombario's summaries, Goombella inserts her own little opinions in her descriptions, some of which are humorous. For example, she shows signs of resentment upon reading the "underlings of underlings" comment her book says regarding Goombas, comments about being jealous of a Paragoomba's wings, and points out that it is nice to have access to a bathroom now and then (a field-only one, stated in the [[Glitz Pit]]'s major league locker room, where the bathroom is always occupied). Goombella's Tattles often include hints to help out Mario (e.g. telling Mario to check the grass in [[Petal Meadows]]). In the final chapter, near the last two rooms, she stops helping because she is unable to think of anything else to say. Goombella usually provides [[List of Partner Hints in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door|Partner Hints]] in the Nintendo Switch remake, unless another partner is needed for the current situation.


Her name is probably a portmanteau between "Goomba" and the female name "Isabella". Goombella's name in the Japanese version of the game is Kurisuchiinu (Pronounced Ku-Ri-Su-Ti-Nu), which comes from both Kuribo, the Japanese name for Goomba, and the female name "Christine".  
Goombella also has a tendency to break the [[fourth wall]]. For example, in [[Glitzville]], she mentions how far [[Cheep Cheep]]s have come since ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', and in [[Twilight Town]] she says that if there were not people like the gatekeeper in every town, games would be beaten too easily. At both times, she stops abruptly after she says the comment, seeming to point out that game characters know about the fourth wall, but are not supposed to talk about it.


At the end of the game, Goombella begins to tell Mario that she is in love with him, but then changes her mind.
At the end of the game, Goombella writes an email to Mario, explaining what happened with herself and her friends. She starts to tell Mario something else, but then changes her mind and keeps her secret. Goombella becomes [[Professor Frankly]]'s assistant at the end.


She becomes [[Professor Frankly]]'s lab assistant at the very end of the adventure.
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=====Battle abilities=====
[[File:PMTTYDNS Headbonk.jpg|thumb|Goombella using Headbonk in the Nintendo Switch remake]]
In battle, Goombella can attack enemies with her Headbonk ability, functioning similar to Mario's Jump attack, hitting any enemy up to two times. She cannot attack spiky or fiery enemies, and will instead take one damage if she does so.


== Attacks and Stats ==
Goombella can look up enemies with her Tattle ability, revealing their stats and abilities, as well as permanently displaying their HP during all battles with them. If the move is failed however, nothing will happen. Tattling on an enemy will also list them in  Goombella's [[Tattle Log]], where they can be viewed at any time while exploring. In the Nintendo Switch remake, Tattle checks can be performed on enemies that have already been tattled on, which involve Goombella repeating their Tattle information without using up a turn.
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Once Goombella reaches Super Rank, she will gain the Multibonk ability, which allows her to continuously Headbonk a single enemy until an Action Command is missed or after enough attacks. Once Ultra Rank is obtained, Goombella learns Rally Wink, which allows Mario to gain a second turn if successful.
!width="10%"|Attack
 
!width="10%"|Flower Points Needed
====''Super Paper Mario''====
!width="10%"|Effect
In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', Goombella appears as a [[Catch Card]] won by completing the [[Duel of 100]] in [[Sammer's Kingdom]]. She also appears very briefly during the intro, where she and all the other [[partners]] from the previous ''Paper Mario'' titles can be seen in a photograph at the [[Mario Bros.' House]].
!width="10%"|To Attack
 
!width="10%"|Goombella's Hit Points
====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
!width="10%"|Attack Power
Though she does not appear in the game, Goombella is mentioned in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'' when Mario searches the junk yard in [[Shy Guy Jungle]] before clearing it with a vacuum or goat thing. He can find a paper written by her. She has been researching the [[Chomp Ruins]] during the events of the game, but is not seen in the ruins nor anywhere else in the game, presuming she had finished the research or left the paper behind. The paper says:
!width="10%"|Move Ranks
<blockquote>
''"Observations on the Ancient Civilization of the Chomp Ruins"<br>
''University of Goom<br>
''Goombella<br>
</blockquote>
 
===''Super Mario-kun''===
Goombella, alongside [[Koops]], is one of Mario's two partners in the ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' arc of ''[[Super Mario-kun]]''. Like in the game, she joins Mario after he helps her escape Lord Crump and his X-Nauts.
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
There are a few items of Goombella in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', there is both a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]] and a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] of Goombella. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', there is another trophy of Goombella.
 
===''Super Mario Run''===
Goombella appears as statue, together with [[Mario]] and [[Koops]], in ''[[Super Mario Run]]''. Her statue was given as a reward after completing six event missions from May 23, 2024 to June 27, 2024.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/mobilenews-super-mario-run-folds-in-limited-time-missions-celebrating-paper-mario-the-thousand-year-door|title=Super Mario Run folds in limited-time missions celebrating Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door|date=May 24, 2024|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en|accessdate=July 5, 2024|archive=web.archive.org/web/20240524192546/https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/mobilenews-super-mario-run-folds-in-limited-time-missions-celebrating-paper-mario-the-thousand-year-door}}</ref> Her statue then becomes available to be placed in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] through [[Super Mario Run#Kingdom Builder|Kingdom Builder]].
 
==General information==
===Physical appearance===
Goombella is a female Goomba who wears a helmet with a light and a matching torso with a red tie, and also has a large, blond ponytail. She has a pink head and brown shoes.
 
===Personality===
Goombella is shown to be loyal to Mario as well as having street smarts regarding Rogueport, as well as peppy. She also at times can be very sarcastic, as when encountering three Goombas in the sewers who gave her unwanted attention, in the Nintendo GameCube version, she mentions that it is "so sweet" that they thought of her to the extent of "totally barfing" in an attempt at refusing them. Her dialogue in the English version indicates she is a valley girl.
 
== Profiles and statistics==
====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' (Nintendo GameCube)====
*'''In-game description:''' ''Goombella is a smart, if sassy, Goomba girl. She hopes to be an archaeologist one day. Press {{button|gcn|X}} to ask her about where you are or about enemies you meet in battle. She attacks with Headbonks.''
*'''Instruction booklet descriptions'''
**''A cute University of Goom co-ed in her second year of an archaeology major.''<ref name="manual"/>
**''Provides useful information about the surrounding area or the person/enemy in front of you.''<ref>{{cite|title=''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' instruction booklet|page=14|language=en|date=2004|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref>
*'''[[Nintendo Power|Player's Guide]]:''' ''Goombella is the first companion who joins Mario on his journey. She's a smart (though somewhat sassy) Goomba girl with aspirations to become an archaeologist. Press the X Button to ask her about your current location or the person standing in front of you.''<ref>{{cite|author=Thomason, Steve|url=archive.org/details/papermariothethousandyeardoorplayersguide_201909/page/n13/mode/2up|title=''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' Nintendo Player's Guide|page=14|publisher=Nintendo of America|website=Internet Archive|date=October 1, 2004|isbn=1-930206-51-8}}</ref>
 
=====Attacks=====
;HP
*Initial: 10 HP
*Super Rank: 20 HP
*Ultra Rank: 30 HP
 
{|class=wikitable style="text-align: center; width: 96%; margin: 0 auto"
|-
!width="8%"|Attack
!width="8%"|[[Flower Points|FP]] Needed
!width="32%"|Effect
!width="24%"|Action Command
!width="16%"|Attack Power
!width="8%"|Move Rank
|-
|[[Headbonk]]
|0
|Bonks single enemy two times similarly to Mario's [[Jump]] move.
|Press {{button|gcn|A}} right before landing.
|Initial: 1/2 (1+1)<br>Super: 2/4 (2+2)<br>Ultra: 3/6 (3+3)
|Initial
|-
|-
| [[Headbonk]]
|[[Tattle]]
| None
|0
| Bonks single enemy, like Mario's [[Jump]].
|Reveals enemy's description and stats, previously tattled enemies have visible HP.
| Press A right before landing.
|Align the cursor with Goombella's target.
| Level 1: 10<br>Level 2: 20<br>Level 3: 30
|N/A
| Level 1: 1/2<br>Level 2: 2/3<br>Level 3: 3/5
|Initial
| Initial
|-
|-
| [[Tattle]]
|[[Multibonk]]
| 0
|3
| Uncovers enemy's description and stats. Outside of battle, she can tell you about the people you meet and the places you visit.
|Similarly to Mario's [[Power Bounce]] move, Goombella bonks an enemy multiple times until the player misses an Action Command.
| Align the cursor with Goombella's target.
|Press {{button|gcn|A}} each time before landing on an enemy.
| Level 1: 10<br>Level 2: 20<br>Level 3: 30
|Super: 2-1-1-etc.<br>Ultra: 3-2-1-etc.
| N/A
|[[Super Rank]]
| Initial
|-
|-
| [[Multi-Bonk]]
|[[Rally Wink]]
| 3
|4
| Much like Mario's Power Bounce, bonks an enemy multiple times until he misses the action command.
|Gives Mario a second turn in battle.
| Press A before landing on an enemy.
|Tap {{button|gcn|A}} to the fill the gauge. When it reaches OK, tap the {{button|gcn|B}}. The player might have to press {{button|gcn|A}} and {{button|gcn|B}} after, watch the screen.
| Level 2: 20<br>Level 3: 30
|N/A
| Level 1: N/A<br>Level 2: 2-1-1-etc.<br>Level 3: 3-2-1-etc.
|[[Ultra Rank]]
| Super Rank
|}
 
=====Statistics as an enemy=====
{{:Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door bestiary|transcludesection=Goombella (1)|align=horizontal}}
{{:Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door bestiary|transcludesection=Goombella (2)|align=horizontal}}
 
====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' (Nintendo Switch)====
{{Multilang profile
|type=website
|EngA=“My name's Goombella. I'm a junior at the University of Goom. Nice to meet ya!”<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/paper-mario-the-thousand-year-door-switch/|title=Paper Mario™: The Thousand-Year Door § The stars of the show|publisher=nintendo.com|language=en-us|accessdate=November 14, 2024|archive=web.archive.org/web/20240531235329/https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/paper-mario-the-thousand-year-door-switch/}}</ref>
|EngE=This peppy archaeology student has a wealth of knowledge about Rogueport and its inhabitants. She’s hunting for the Crystal Stars too, and teams up with Mario shortly after he arrives in town.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Paper-Mario-The-Thousand-Year-Door-2445545.html|title=Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door § Plenty of paper pals!|publisher=nintendo.com|language=en-gb|accessdate=November 14, 2024}}</ref>
|Jap=クリフォルニア大学に通うクリボーの女の子。考古学者のタマゴ。伝説のお宝を探しにゴロツキタウンを訪れ、マリオと出会う。<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/jp/switch/a9qda/character/index.html|title=ペーパーマリオRPG : キャラクター|publisher=nintendo.com|language=ja|accessdate=November 14, 2024|archive=web.archive.org/web/20240716151139/https://www.nintendo.com/jp/switch/a9qda/character/index.html}}</ref>
|Cze=Tato energická studentka archeologie má o Rogueportu a jeho obyvatelích bohaté znalosti. Také pátrá po Crystal Stars a krátce po příjezdu do města se spojí s Mariem.<ref>{{cite|url=www.mojenintendo.cz/switch/paper-mario-ttyd|title=Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door § Spousta papírových přátel!|publisher=mojenintendo.cz|language=cs|accessdate=November 14, 2024|archive=web.archive.org/web/20240525141706/https://www.mojenintendo.cz/switch/paper-mario-ttyd}}</ref>
|Dut=Deze energieke archeologiestudente weet ontzettend veel over Boevechem en de bewoners. Zij is ook op zoek naar de juweelsterren. Vlak nadat Mario in het stadje arriveert, besluit Goombella om met hem samen te werken.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/nl-nl/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Paper-Mario-The-Thousand-Year-Door-2445545.html|title=Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door § Vrienden door dik en dun|publisher=nintendo.com|language=nl|accessdate=November 14, 2024}}</ref>
|DutM=This energetic archeology student knows a whole lot about Rogueport and the inhabitants. She is also looking for the Crystal Stars. Shortly after Mario arrives in the town, Goombella decides to work together with him.
|FreA=« Je m'appelle Goomélie. Je suis en troisième année à l'université de Goombrooke. Enchantée! »<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/fr-ca/store/products/paper-mario-the-thousand-year-door-switch/|title=Paper Mario™: The Thousand-Year Door § Les vedettes du jeu|publisher=nintendo.com|language=fr-ca|accessdate=November 14, 2024|archive=web.archive.org/web/20240813005609/https://www.nintendo.com/web/20240813005609/https://www.nintendo.com/fr-ca/store/products/paper-mario-the-thousand-year-door-switch/}}</ref>
|FreE=Cette pétillante étudiante en archéologie déborde de connaissances sur Port-Lacanaïe et ses habitants. Elle aussi est à la recherche des Gemmes Étoile, et elle fait équipe avec Mario peu après son arrivée en ville.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/fr-fr/Jeux/Jeux-Nintendo-Switch/Paper-Mario-La-Porte-Millenaire-2445545.html|title=Paper Mario : La Porte Millénaire § Un casting pas plié des hannetons !|publisher=nintendo.com|language=French, France|accessdate=November 14, 2024}}</ref>
|Ger=Diese energische Archäologiestudentin quillt geradezu über mit Wissen über Rohlingen und seine Bewohner. Auch sie sucht nach den Sternjuwelen und schließt sich Mario kurz nach seiner Ankunft in der Stadt an.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/de-de/Spiele/Nintendo-Switch-Spiele/Paper-Mario-Die-Legende-vom-Aonentor-2445545.html|title=Paper Mario: Die Legende vom Äonentor § Ein bunter Mix an Partnern!|publisher=nintendo.com|language=de|accessdate=November 14, 2024}}</ref>
|Hun=Ez a virgonc régészhallgató rengeteg ismerettel rendelkezik Rogueport városáról és lakóiról. Ő is a Crystal Starokra vadászik, és nem sokkal azután, hogy Mario megérkezik a városba, csatlakozik hozzá.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.hu/switch/paper-mario-ttyd|title=Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door § Sok papírbarát|publisher=nintendo.hu|language=hu|accessdate=November 14, 2024|archive=web.archive.org/web/20240525141632/https://www.nintendo.hu/switch/paper-mario-ttyd}}</ref>
|Ita=Questa briosa studentessa di archeologia sa tutto quel che c’è da sapere su Fannullopoli e i suoi abitanti. Anche lei dà la caccia alle Gemme Stella, e unisce le forze con Mario poco dopo il suo arrivo in città.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/it-it/Giochi/Giochi-per-Nintendo-Switch/Paper-Mario-Il-Portale-Millenario-2445545.html|title=Paper Mario: Il Portale Millenario § Tanti amici di carta!|publisher=nintendo.com|language=it|accessdate=November 14, 2024}}</ref>
|Pol=Ta rezolutna studentka archeologii ma ogromną wiedzę na temat Rogueport i jego mieszkańców. Sama również poluje na Crystal Stars i dołącza do Mario wkrótce po jego przybyciu do miasta.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.pl/switch/paper-mario-ttyd|title=Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door § Mnóstwo papierowych kumpli!|publisher=|language=pl|accessdate=November 14, 2024|archive=web.archive.org/web/20240723215744/https://www.nintendo.pl/switch/paper-mario-ttyd}}</ref>
|PorE=Esta enérgica aluna de arqueologia é extremamente versada em Rogueport e os seus habitantes. Ela também está à procura das Crystal Stars e une forças com o Mario pouco após a sua chegada à cidade.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/pt-pt/Jogos/Jogos-para-a-Nintendo-Switch/Paper-Mario-The-Thousand-Year-Door-2445545.html|title=Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door § Muitos amigos de papel!|publisher=nintendo.com|language=pt-pt|accessdate=November 14, 2024}}</ref>
|Svk=Tato energická studentka archeologie má o Rogueportu a jeho obyvatelích bohaté znalosti. Také pátrá po Crystal Stars a krátce po příjezdu do města se spojí s Mariem.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.sk/switch/paper-mario-ttyd|title=Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door § Spousta papírových přátel!|publisher=nintendo.sk|language=sk|accessdate=November 14, 2024|archive=web.archive.org/web/20240525141724/https://www.nintendo.sk/switch/paper-mario-ttyd}}</ref>
|SpaA=“Me llamo Goomarina. Soy estudiante de tercer año en la Universidad de Goom. ¡Es un placer!”.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/es-mx/store/products/paper-mario-the-thousand-year-door-switch/|title=Paper Mario™: The Thousand-Year Door § Las estrellas del show|publisher=nintendo.com|language=es-419|accessdate=November 14, 2024|archive=web.archive.org/web/20240813005609/https://www.nintendo.com/web/20240813005609/https://www.nintendo.com/fr-ca/store/products/paper-mario-the-thousand-year-door-switch/}}</ref>
|SpaE=Esta inquieta estudiante de arqueología tiene un extenso conocimiento de Villa Viciosa y sus habitantes. También busca los cristales estelares y unirá fuerzas con Mario poco después de que este llegue a la ciudad.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/es-es/Juegos/Juegos-de-Nintendo-Switch/Paper-Mario-La-puerta-milenaria-2445545.html|title=Paper Mario: La puerta milenaria § ¡Multitud de amigos!|publisher=nintendo.com|language=es-es|accessdate=November 14, 2024}}</ref>
}}
 
=====Statistics as an enemy=====
{{:Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch) bestiary|transcludesection=Goombella (1)|align=horizontal}}
{{:Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch) bestiary|transcludesection=Goombella (2)|align=horizontal}}
 
===''Super Paper Mario''===
{| class="wikitable" align=center width=100%
|-
|-
| [[Rally Wink]]
!colspan=2|[[Catch Card]]
| 4
|-
| Gives Mario a second turn in battle.
|[[File:SPM Goombella Catch Card.png|center|70px]]
| Tap the A and B buttons as shown on the screen to fill the gauge.
|
| Level 3: 30
*'''Card Type:''' Rare
| N/A
*'''Card Description:''' ''It's Goombella from the last Paper Mario adventure. This extra-spunky university student knew it all.''
| Ultra Rank
|}
|}


{{Partners}}
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
{{Goomba}}
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
{{SSBB trophy
|name=Goombella
|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy175.png|100px]]
|appears_in='''GCN''' ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''
|unlock=Random
|desc=A female archaeology student at the University of Goom. Goombella can be recognized by her ponytail and pith helmet that features a light that aids her archeological aspirations. With her wealth of knowledge, Goombella serves as Mario's tour guide and assists throughout his adventures.
}}
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Goombella
|image=[[File:Goombella Sticker.png]]
|game=''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''
|effect=[Throwing] - Attack +5
}}
 
====''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''====
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Goombella
|image=[[File:SSB4TrophyGoombella.png|100px]]
|category=Series Related
|appears_in='''GCN''' ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' (10/2004)
|trophy_box=13: Paper Mario
|unlock=Random
|desc=Goombella is a student of archaeology at the University of Goom, studying under Prof. Frankly. She's a super-bright gal and is a useful guide in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Despite being easily spooked by ghosts and spiders, she's doing her best to help in your adventure!
|desc2=Goombella, an archaeology student at the University of Goom, is significantly smarter (and sassier) than your average Goomba. In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, she'll gladly give Mario a bit of background info about pretty much anything they come across. She's the perfect guide...when she's not being startled by monsters and spiders.
}}
 
===''Super Mario Run''===
;Item description
*'''Goombella Statue:''' ''A smart and sassy Goomba girl. She's a junior in college and a promising archaeology student.''
 
==Quotes==
{{main|List of Goombella quotes}}
*"''You aren't going anywhere, [[Lord Crump|Mr. Stinker]]!''"
*"''Hey! What do you want?!? Get away from me, [[Lord Crump|freak]]!!!''"
*"''Never! I don't have anything to say to [[X-Nauts (organization)|you creeps]]! Eww!''"
*"''N–No! Stop right there, you weirdos! I'll scream! Really!''"
*"''Like I'd go anywhere with smelly lunatics like [[X-Nauts (organization)|you]]! Hmph! Not likely!''"
*"''Battle time, [[Mario|Mister Man]]! Just find a way to beat this [[Lord Crump|freak of the week]], OK? Don't sweat the details. Just jump on him and hit him with your hammer!''"
*"''Sweet! [[Mario|You]] KNOW that hurt! Wow, I gotta say, you're tougher than you look. Keep it up and you'll beat [[Lord Crump|him]] in no time!''"
*"''[[Mario|You]]'ve got [[Lord Crump|him]] on the ropes! C'mon! Keep whaling on him!''"
*"''[[Mario|You]] did it! You did it! YESSS! And you got [[Star Point|Star Points]]!!!''"
*"''Yeah, I bet [[Mario|you]] know, but you get these things called Star Points when you win battles. When you get 100 points, you'll go up a level. Don't forget that, OK?''"
*"''Quick! This way!''"
*"''Phew! What a bunch of [[X-Nauts (organization)|loons]]! Let's just sneak out of here, what do you say?''"
*"''Wow, [[Mario|Mister]]! You...totally saved me! Thanks! I have just GOT to give you a little reward!''"
*"''My name's Goombella. I'm a student at the [[University of Goom]]. Nice to meet ya!''"
*"''So, uh... Who are [[Mario|you]]?''"
*"''...Mario? Wait, [[Mario|you]] mean, like, that famous guy? Wow! I can't believe I met you [[Rogueport|here]]!''"
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
PMTTYD Goombella Artwork.jpg|''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''
PMTTYD Goombella Star Points.png|
Goombella and Mario PMTTYD.png|Goombella meets Mario for the first time.
Goombella Joins The Party PMTTYD.png|Goombella joins the party.
Tattle Information PMTTYD.png
Tattling Tutorial PMTTYD.png
Goombella Tattling Goomba PMTTYD.png|Goombella tattling on a Goomba.
PMTTYD Mario Adventure Unfolds.png|Goombella and Mario arrive at Petal Meadows.
Tattling Petal Meadows.png|Goombella Tattles about Petal Meadows.
Goombella Reminding Mario PMTTYD.png|Goombella gives Mario a reminder about her Tattle ability.
PMTTYD Paragloomba tattle.png|Goombella using Tattle on a [[Paragloomba]].
Palace of Shadow.png|Goombella using Tattle inside the [[Palace of Shadow]].
SMK 34 Title Page.jpg|''[[Super Mario-kun]]''
SMK 35 Contents Page.jpg|''Super Mario-kun''
Goombella Trophy - Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.png|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
TTYD NS Goombella.png|Artwork for ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]])
PMTTYDNS Goombella Artwork 2.png|Alternate artwork for ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' (Nintendo Switch)
PMTTYD Remake Blooper screenshot.jpg|Goombella and Mario encounter a [[Blooper (Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door)|Blooper]].
PMTTYD NS Petal Meadows.png|Goombella and Mario encounter a [[Goomba]] at Petal Meadows.
PMTTYD Remake battle screenshot.jpg|Goombella and Mario battle against five Goombas.
PMTTYD NS Quiz.png|Goombella and Mario participate in the [[65th Trivia Quiz-Off]].
PMTTYD NS Riverside Station.png|Goombella and Mario witness the sunset at [[Riverside Station]].
Goombella8bit.jpg|Goombella's 8-bit sprite appearance in the [[X-Naut Fortress]].
PMTTYDNS The End.jpg|Goombella with the rest of the cast in the ending credits parade
TTYDPartnersHD.png|Photo of the partners from the Nintendo Switch version of ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''
PMTTYDNS Profile Goombella.jpg|Character profile card
PMTTYDNS concept art characters 3.png|Concept artwork
SMR Goombella Statue.png|Goombella Statue in ''[[Super Mario Run]]''
Goombella Instagram.jpg|Promotional character introduction
Nintendo Magazine Summer 2024 TTYD Relationship Chart.png|Goombella on the Nintendo Magazine for summer 2024, showing a relationship chart featuring many characters from ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=クリスチーヌ
|JapR=Kurisuchīnu
|JapM=Pun on「クリボー」(''Kuribō'', "[[Goomba]]") and the female given name "Christine"
|ChiS=酷栗斯汀
|ChiSR=Kùlìsītīng
|ChiSM=Transliteration of Japanese name, where “栗” (''lì'', "chestnut") is from “栗子小子” (''Lìzi Xiǎozi'', "Goomba")
|ChiSN=''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''
|ChiS2=克栗斯汀
|ChiS2R=Kèlìsītīng
|ChiS2M=Transliteration of Japanese name, where “栗” (''lì'', "chestnut") is from “栗宝宝” (''Lì Bǎobǎo'', "Goomba")
|ChiS2N=''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' remake
|ChiT=酷栗絲汀
|ChiTR=Kùlìsītīng
|ChiTM=Transliteration of Japanese name, where「栗」(''lì'', "chestnut") is from「栗宝宝」(''Lì Bǎobǎo'', "Goomba")
|ChiTN=''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''
|ChiT2=克栗斯汀
|ChiT2R=Kèlìsītīng
|ChiT2M=Transliteration of Japanese name, where「栗」(''lì'', "chestnut") is from「栗宝宝」(''Lì Bǎobǎo'', "Goomba")
|ChiT2N=''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' remake
|Dut=Goombella
|Fre=Goomélie
|FreM=Portmanteau of "Goomba" and the female name "Amélie"
|Ger=Gumbrina
|GerM=Portmanteau of ''Gumba'' ("Goomba") and the female name "Sabrina"
|Ita=Goombella
|Kor=굼벨라
|KorR=Gumbella
|KorM=Transliteration of English name
|Rus=Гумбелла
|RusR=Gumbella
|RusM=Transliteration of English name
|Spa=Goomarina
|SpaM=Portmanteau of "Goomba" and the female name "Marina"
}}
 
==Trivia==
*Goombella's Japanese name, クリスチーヌ, is used as one of the wrong answers in [[Chuck Quizmo|Chuck Quizmo's]] first question in non-international releases of ''[[Paper Mario]]''. Its English equivalent is "Goombette", a name later used for [[Goombette|a female Goomba character]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''.
*The instruction manual for the original game states that she is in her second year of college, despite the fact that she mentions being a junior in-game.<ref>"Wow, yes, sir! That's me! I'm Goombella, a junior at U Goom! Goooo GOOMBAS!" – Goombella</ref>
*Even if she is Normal Rank when Mario fights [[Doopliss]], Goombella can still use Multibonk, despite not learning it until she is at Super Rank.
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 09:02, December 9, 2024

Goombella
Goombella in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch).
Artwork from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)
Species Goomba
First appearance Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2004)
Latest appearance Super Mario Run (version 3.2.0, cameo) (2024)
“My name's Goombella. I'm a junior at the University of Goom. Nice to meet ya!”
—Goombella, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)

Goombella is a major character in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and its Nintendo Switch remake. A third-year co-ed student studying archaeology at the University of Goom,[1] Goombella is a smart and sassy but friendly Goomba and the first companion to join Mario on his quest. She provides tattle information to Mario about his location or the character who stands in front of him throughout his journey.

History[edit]

Paper Mario series[edit]

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door[edit]

Goombella's idle sprite from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Goombella's sprite

When Mario arrives at Rogueport at the beginning of the game, he sees a pink Goomba girl being attacked by Lord Crump and his minions. Mario helps her to defeat Lord Crump. She temporarily teaches Mario about the Action Commands. After defeating Lord Crump, he brings out his army to punish them, but they make their getaway to the plaza. Goombella, a junior at the University of Goom, thanks Mario, kisses him, learns about the map he has and that the princess had disappeared, and joins his party.

She possesses similar abilities to Goombario from the original Paper Mario, sharing the moves Headbonk, Tattle, and Multibonk with him. Unlike Goombario, however, an Action Command must be successfully performed for Goombella to Tattle an enemy in battle. Also unlike Goombario, she unlocks Multibonk at Super Rank rather than Ultra Rank and learns the move Rally Wink instead of Charge.

Artwork of Goombella from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Goombella reading the Tattle Log

Her Tattle ability, which can be used in both battle and on the field, gives the player mostly helpful information on places, people, and enemies. Like Goombario's summaries, Goombella inserts her own little opinions in her descriptions, some of which are humorous. For example, she shows signs of resentment upon reading the "underlings of underlings" comment her book says regarding Goombas, comments about being jealous of a Paragoomba's wings, and points out that it is nice to have access to a bathroom now and then (a field-only one, stated in the Glitz Pit's major league locker room, where the bathroom is always occupied). Goombella's Tattles often include hints to help out Mario (e.g. telling Mario to check the grass in Petal Meadows). In the final chapter, near the last two rooms, she stops helping because she is unable to think of anything else to say. Goombella usually provides Partner Hints in the Nintendo Switch remake, unless another partner is needed for the current situation.

Goombella also has a tendency to break the fourth wall. For example, in Glitzville, she mentions how far Cheep Cheeps have come since Super Mario Bros., and in Twilight Town she says that if there were not people like the gatekeeper in every town, games would be beaten too easily. At both times, she stops abruptly after she says the comment, seeming to point out that game characters know about the fourth wall, but are not supposed to talk about it.

At the end of the game, Goombella writes an email to Mario, explaining what happened with herself and her friends. She starts to tell Mario something else, but then changes her mind and keeps her secret. Goombella becomes Professor Frankly's assistant at the end.

Battle abilities[edit]
Goombella using Headbonk in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)
Goombella using Headbonk in the Nintendo Switch remake

In battle, Goombella can attack enemies with her Headbonk ability, functioning similar to Mario's Jump attack, hitting any enemy up to two times. She cannot attack spiky or fiery enemies, and will instead take one damage if she does so.

Goombella can look up enemies with her Tattle ability, revealing their stats and abilities, as well as permanently displaying their HP during all battles with them. If the move is failed however, nothing will happen. Tattling on an enemy will also list them in Goombella's Tattle Log, where they can be viewed at any time while exploring. In the Nintendo Switch remake, Tattle checks can be performed on enemies that have already been tattled on, which involve Goombella repeating their Tattle information without using up a turn.

Once Goombella reaches Super Rank, she will gain the Multibonk ability, which allows her to continuously Headbonk a single enemy until an Action Command is missed or after enough attacks. Once Ultra Rank is obtained, Goombella learns Rally Wink, which allows Mario to gain a second turn if successful.

Super Paper Mario[edit]

In Super Paper Mario, Goombella appears as a Catch Card won by completing the Duel of 100 in Sammer's Kingdom. She also appears very briefly during the intro, where she and all the other partners from the previous Paper Mario titles can be seen in a photograph at the Mario Bros.' House.

Paper Mario: Sticker Star[edit]

Though she does not appear in the game, Goombella is mentioned in Paper Mario: Sticker Star when Mario searches the junk yard in Shy Guy Jungle before clearing it with a vacuum or goat thing. He can find a paper written by her. She has been researching the Chomp Ruins during the events of the game, but is not seen in the ruins nor anywhere else in the game, presuming she had finished the research or left the paper behind. The paper says:

"Observations on the Ancient Civilization of the Chomp Ruins"
 University of Goom
 Goombella

Super Mario-kun[edit]

Goombella, alongside Koops, is one of Mario's two partners in the Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door arc of Super Mario-kun. Like in the game, she joins Mario after he helps her escape Lord Crump and his X-Nauts.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

There are a few items of Goombella in the Super Smash Bros. series. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, there is both a sticker and a trophy of Goombella. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, there is another trophy of Goombella.

Super Mario Run[edit]

Goombella appears as statue, together with Mario and Koops, in Super Mario Run. Her statue was given as a reward after completing six event missions from May 23, 2024 to June 27, 2024.[2] Her statue then becomes available to be placed in the Mushroom Kingdom through Kingdom Builder.

General information[edit]

Physical appearance[edit]

Goombella is a female Goomba who wears a helmet with a light and a matching torso with a red tie, and also has a large, blond ponytail. She has a pink head and brown shoes.

Personality[edit]

Goombella is shown to be loyal to Mario as well as having street smarts regarding Rogueport, as well as peppy. She also at times can be very sarcastic, as when encountering three Goombas in the sewers who gave her unwanted attention, in the Nintendo GameCube version, she mentions that it is "so sweet" that they thought of her to the extent of "totally barfing" in an attempt at refusing them. Her dialogue in the English version indicates she is a valley girl.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo GameCube)[edit]

  • In-game description: Goombella is a smart, if sassy, Goomba girl. She hopes to be an archaeologist one day. Press X Button to ask her about where you are or about enemies you meet in battle. She attacks with Headbonks.
  • Instruction booklet descriptions
    • A cute University of Goom co-ed in her second year of an archaeology major.[1]
    • Provides useful information about the surrounding area or the person/enemy in front of you.[3]
  • Player's Guide: Goombella is the first companion who joins Mario on his journey. She's a smart (though somewhat sassy) Goomba girl with aspirations to become an archaeologist. Press the X Button to ask her about your current location or the person standing in front of you.[4]
Attacks[edit]
HP
  • Initial: 10 HP
  • Super Rank: 20 HP
  • Ultra Rank: 30 HP
Attack FP Needed Effect Action Command Attack Power Move Rank
Headbonk 0 Bonks single enemy two times similarly to Mario's Jump move. Press A Button right before landing. Initial: 1/2 (1+1)
Super: 2/4 (2+2)
Ultra: 3/6 (3+3) 		Initial
Tattle 0 Reveals enemy's description and stats, previously tattled enemies have visible HP. Align the cursor with Goombella's target. N/A Initial
Multibonk 3 Similarly to Mario's Power Bounce move, Goombella bonks an enemy multiple times until the player misses an Action Command. Press A Button each time before landing on an enemy. Super: 2-1-1-etc.
Ultra: 3-2-1-etc. 		Super Rank
Rally Wink 4 Gives Mario a second turn in battle. Tap A Button to the fill the gauge. When it reaches OK, tap the B Button. The player might have to press A Button and B Button after, watch the screen. N/A Ultra Rank
Statistics as an enemy[edit]
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door enemy
Goombella (1)
Goombella's idle sprite from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Max HP N/A Attack 1 Defense 0
Location(s) Rogueport Role Training Level 0
Sleep? N/A Dizzy? N/A Confuse? N/A
Tiny? N/A Stop? N/A Soft? N/A
Burn? N/A Freeze? N/A Fright? N/A
Gale Force? N/A KO? N/A Moves Headbonk (1)
Exp. points 0 Coins N/A Items none
Tattle Log #:
N/A 		Log N/A
Tattle N/A
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door enemy
Goombella (2)
Goombella's idle sprite from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Max HP 10-20 Attack 1-2 Defense 0
Location(s) Creepy Steeple Role Support Level 0
Sleep? N/A Dizzy? N/A Confuse? N/A
Tiny? N/A Stop? N/A Soft? N/A
Burn? N/A Freeze? N/A Fright? N/A
Gale Force? N/A KO? N/A Moves Headbonk (1-2), Multibonk
Exp. points 0 Coins N/A Items none
Tattle Log #:
N/A 		Log N/A
Tattle N/A

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)[edit]

  • Website description:
    • English (American):
      “My name's Goombella. I'm a junior at the University of Goom. Nice to meet ya!”[5]
    • English (British):
      This peppy archaeology student has a wealth of knowledge about Rogueport and its inhabitants. She’s hunting for the Crystal Stars too, and teams up with Mario shortly after he arrives in town.[6]
    • Other languages:
      • Japanese:
        クリフォルニア大学に通うクリボーの女の子。考古学者のタマゴ。伝説のお宝を探しにゴロツキタウンを訪れ、マリオと出会う。[7]
      • Czech:
        Tato energická studentka archeologie má o Rogueportu a jeho obyvatelích bohaté znalosti. Také pátrá po Crystal Stars a krátce po příjezdu do města se spojí s Mariem.[8]
      • Dutch:
        Deze energieke archeologiestudente weet ontzettend veel over Boevechem en de bewoners. Zij is ook op zoek naar de juweelsterren. Vlak nadat Mario in het stadje arriveert, besluit Goombella om met hem samen te werken.[9]
        (Translation: This energetic archeology student knows a whole lot about Rogueport and the inhabitants. She is also looking for the Crystal Stars. Shortly after Mario arrives in the town, Goombella decides to work together with him.)
      • French (Canada):
        « Je m'appelle Goomélie. Je suis en troisième année à l'université de Goombrooke. Enchantée! »[10]
      • French (Europe):
        Cette pétillante étudiante en archéologie déborde de connaissances sur Port-Lacanaïe et ses habitants. Elle aussi est à la recherche des Gemmes Étoile, et elle fait équipe avec Mario peu après son arrivée en ville.[11]
      • German:
        Diese energische Archäologiestudentin quillt geradezu über mit Wissen über Rohlingen und seine Bewohner. Auch sie sucht nach den Sternjuwelen und schließt sich Mario kurz nach seiner Ankunft in der Stadt an.[12]
      • Hungarian:
        Ez a virgonc régészhallgató rengeteg ismerettel rendelkezik Rogueport városáról és lakóiról. Ő is a Crystal Starokra vadászik, és nem sokkal azután, hogy Mario megérkezik a városba, csatlakozik hozzá.[13]
      • Italian:
        Questa briosa studentessa di archeologia sa tutto quel che c’è da sapere su Fannullopoli e i suoi abitanti. Anche lei dà la caccia alle Gemme Stella, e unisce le forze con Mario poco dopo il suo arrivo in città.[14]
      • Polish:
        Ta rezolutna studentka archeologii ma ogromną wiedzę na temat Rogueport i jego mieszkańców. Sama również poluje na Crystal Stars i dołącza do Mario wkrótce po jego przybyciu do miasta.[15]
      • Portuguese (Portugal):
        Esta enérgica aluna de arqueologia é extremamente versada em Rogueport e os seus habitantes. Ela também está à procura das Crystal Stars e une forças com o Mario pouco após a sua chegada à cidade.[16]
      • Slovak:
        Tato energická studentka archeologie má o Rogueportu a jeho obyvatelích bohaté znalosti. Také pátrá po Crystal Stars a krátce po příjezdu do města se spojí s Mariem.[17]
      • Spanish (Latin America):
        “Me llamo Goomarina. Soy estudiante de tercer año en la Universidad de Goom. ¡Es un placer!”.[18]
      • Spanish (Europe):
        Esta inquieta estudiante de arqueología tiene un extenso conocimiento de Villa Viciosa y sus habitantes. También busca los cristales estelares y unirá fuerzas con Mario poco después de que este llegue a la ciudad.[19]
Statistics as an enemy[edit]
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door enemy
Goombella (1)
Goombella in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch). Max HP N/A Attack 1 Defense 0
Location(s) Rogueport Role Training Level 0
Sleep? N/A Dizzy? N/A Confuse? N/A
Tiny? N/A Stop? N/A Soft? N/A
Burn? N/A Freeze? N/A Fright? N/A
Gale Force? N/A KO? N/A Moves Headbonk (1)
Exp. points 0 Coins N/A Items none
Tattle Log #:
N/A 		Log N/A
Tattle N/A
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door enemy
Goombella (2)
Goombella in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch). Max HP 10-20 Attack 1-2 Defense 0
Location(s) Creepy Steeple Role Support Level 0
Sleep? N/A Dizzy? N/A Confuse? N/A
Tiny? N/A Stop? N/A Soft? N/A
Burn? N/A Freeze? N/A Fright? N/A
Gale Force? N/A KO? N/A Moves Headbonk (1-2), Multibonk
Exp. points 0 Coins N/A Items none
Tattle Log #:
N/A 		Log N/A
Tattle N/A

Super Paper Mario[edit]

Catch Card
Goombella
  • Card Type: Rare
  • Card Description: It's Goombella from the last Paper Mario adventure. This extra-spunky university student knew it all.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Trophy
Goombella
BrawlTrophy175.png
Appears in:
GCN Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
How to unlock: Random
A female archaeology student at the University of Goom. Goombella can be recognized by her ponytail and pith helmet that features a light that aids her archeological aspirations. With her wealth of knowledge, Goombella serves as Mario's tour guide and assists throughout his adventures.
Sticker
Goombella
A Sticker of Goombella
Artwork from: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: [Throwing] - Attack +5
Usable by: Anyone

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]

Trophy
Goombella
Goombella trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Category: Series Related
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
GCN Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (10/2004)
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: 13: Paper Mario
How to unlock:
Random
Goombella is a student of archaeology at the University of Goom, studying under Prof. Frankly. She's a super-bright gal and is a useful guide in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Despite being easily spooked by ghosts and spiders, she's doing her best to help in your adventure! (American English)
Goombella, an archaeology student at the University of Goom, is significantly smarter (and sassier) than your average Goomba. In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, she'll gladly give Mario a bit of background info about pretty much anything they come across. She's the perfect guide...when she's not being startled by monsters and spiders. (British English)

Super Mario Run[edit]

Item description
  • Goombella Statue: A smart and sassy Goomba girl. She's a junior in college and a promising archaeology student.

Quotes[edit]

Main article: List of Goombella quotes
  • "You aren't going anywhere, Mr. Stinker!"
  • "Hey! What do you want?!? Get away from me, freak!!!"
  • "Never! I don't have anything to say to you creeps! Eww!"
  • "N–No! Stop right there, you weirdos! I'll scream! Really!"
  • "Like I'd go anywhere with smelly lunatics like you! Hmph! Not likely!"
  • "Battle time, Mister Man! Just find a way to beat this freak of the week, OK? Don't sweat the details. Just jump on him and hit him with your hammer!"
  • "Sweet! You KNOW that hurt! Wow, I gotta say, you're tougher than you look. Keep it up and you'll beat him in no time!"
  • "You've got him on the ropes! C'mon! Keep whaling on him!"
  • "You did it! You did it! YESSS! And you got Star Points!!!"
  • "Yeah, I bet you know, but you get these things called Star Points when you win battles. When you get 100 points, you'll go up a level. Don't forget that, OK?"
  • "Quick! This way!"
  • "Phew! What a bunch of loons! Let's just sneak out of here, what do you say?"
  • "Wow, Mister! You...totally saved me! Thanks! I have just GOT to give you a little reward!"
  • "My name's Goombella. I'm a student at the University of Goom. Nice to meet ya!"
  • "So, uh... Who are you?"
  • "...Mario? Wait, you mean, like, that famous guy? Wow! I can't believe I met you here!"

Gallery[edit]

  • Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

    Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

  • PMTTYD Goombella Star Points.png
  • Goombella meets Mario for the first time.

    Goombella meets Mario for the first time.

  • Goombella joins the party.

    Goombella joins the party.

  • Tattle Information PMTTYD.png
  • Tattling Tutorial PMTTYD.png
  • Goombella tattling on a Goomba.

    Goombella tattling on a Goomba.

  • Goombella and Mario arrive at Petal Meadows.

    Goombella and Mario arrive at Petal Meadows.

  • Goombella Tattles about Petal Meadows.

    Goombella Tattles about Petal Meadows.

  • Goombella gives Mario a reminder about her Tattle ability.

    Goombella gives Mario a reminder about her Tattle ability.

  • Goombella using Tattle on a Paragloomba.

    Goombella using Tattle on a Paragloomba.

  • Goombella using Tattle inside the Palace of Shadow.

    Goombella using Tattle inside the Palace of Shadow.

  • Super Mario-kun

    Super Mario-kun

  • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

    Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

  • Alternate artwork for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)

    Alternate artwork for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)

  • Goombella and Mario encounter a Blooper.

    Goombella and Mario encounter a Blooper.

  • Goombella and Mario encounter a Goomba at Petal Meadows.

    Goombella and Mario encounter a Goomba at Petal Meadows.

  • Goombella and Mario battle against five Goombas.

    Goombella and Mario battle against five Goombas.

  • Goombella and Mario participate in the 65th Trivia Quiz-Off.

    Goombella and Mario participate in the 65th Trivia Quiz-Off.

  • Goombella and Mario witness the sunset at Riverside Station.

    Goombella and Mario witness the sunset at Riverside Station.

  • Goombella's 8-bit sprite appearance in the X-Naut Fortress.

    Goombella's 8-bit sprite appearance in the X-Naut Fortress.

  • Goombella with the rest of the cast in the ending credits parade

    Goombella with the rest of the cast in the ending credits parade

  • Photo of the partners from the Nintendo Switch version of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

    Photo of the partners from the Nintendo Switch version of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

  • Character profile card

    Character profile card

  • Concept artwork

    Concept artwork

  • Goombella Statue in Super Mario Run

    Goombella Statue in Super Mario Run

  • Promotional character introduction

    Promotional character introduction

  • Goombella on the Nintendo Magazine for summer 2024, showing a relationship chart featuring many characters from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

    Goombella on the Nintendo Magazine for summer 2024, showing a relationship chart featuring many characters from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese クリスチーヌ[?]
Kurisuchīnu 		Pun on「クリボー」(Kuribō, "Goomba") and the female given name "Christine"
Chinese (simplified) 酷栗斯汀[?]
Kùlìsītīng 		Transliteration of Japanese name, where “栗” (lì, "chestnut") is from “栗子小子” (Lìzi Xiǎozi, "Goomba") Paper Mario: Sticker Star
克栗斯汀[?]
Kèlìsītīng 		Transliteration of Japanese name, where “栗” (lì, "chestnut") is from “栗宝宝” (Lì Bǎobǎo, "Goomba") Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake
Chinese (traditional) 酷栗絲汀[?]
Kùlìsītīng 		Transliteration of Japanese name, where「栗」(lì, "chestnut") is from「栗宝宝」(Lì Bǎobǎo, "Goomba") Paper Mario: Sticker Star
克栗斯汀[?]
Kèlìsītīng 		Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake
Dutch Goombella[?] -
French Goomélie[?] Portmanteau of "Goomba" and the female name "Amélie"
German Gumbrina[?] Portmanteau of Gumba ("Goomba") and the female name "Sabrina"
Italian Goombella[?] -
Korean 굼벨라[?]
Gumbella 		Transliteration of English name
Russian Гумбелла[?]
Gumbella 		Transliteration of English name
Spanish Goomarina[?] Portmanteau of "Goomba" and the female name "Marina"

Trivia[edit]

  • Goombella's Japanese name, クリスチーヌ, is used as one of the wrong answers in Chuck Quizmo's first question in non-international releases of Paper Mario. Its English equivalent is "Goombette", a name later used for a female Goomba character in Super Mario Odyssey.
  • The instruction manual for the original game states that she is in her second year of college, despite the fact that she mentions being a junior in-game.[20]
  • Even if she is Normal Rank when Mario fights Doopliss, Goombella can still use Multibonk, despite not learning it until she is at Super Rank.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Goombella: A cute University of Goom co-ed in her second year of an archaeology major." – Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door instruction manual. Page 7.
  2. ^ May 24, 2024. Super Mario Run folds in limited-time missions celebrating Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Nintendo of America (English). Retrieved July 5, 2024. (Archived May 24, 2024, 19:25:46 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  3. ^ 2004. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (English). Page 14.
  4. ^ Thomason, Steve (October 1, 2004). Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Nintendo Player's Guide. Nintendo of America via Internet Archive. ISBN 1-930206-51-8. Page 14.
  5. ^ Paper Mario™: The Thousand-Year Door § The stars of the show. nintendo.com (American English). Retrieved November 14, 2024. (Archived May 31, 2024, 23:53:29 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  6. ^ Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door § Plenty of paper pals!. nintendo.com (British English). Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  7. ^ ペーパーマリオRPG : キャラクター. nintendo.com (Japanese). Retrieved November 14, 2024. (Archived July 16, 2024, 15:11:39 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  8. ^ Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door § Spousta papírových přátel!. mojenintendo.cz (Czech). Retrieved November 14, 2024. (Archived May 25, 2024, 14:17:06 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  9. ^ Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door § Vrienden door dik en dun. nintendo.com (Dutch). Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  10. ^ Paper Mario™: The Thousand-Year Door § Les vedettes du jeu. nintendo.com (Canadian French). Retrieved November 14, 2024. (Archived August 13, 2024, 00:56:09 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  11. ^ Paper Mario : La Porte Millénaire § Un casting pas plié des hannetons !. nintendo.com (French, France). Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  12. ^ Paper Mario: Die Legende vom Äonentor § Ein bunter Mix an Partnern!. nintendo.com (German). Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  13. ^ Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door § Sok papírbarát. nintendo.hu (Hungarian). Retrieved November 14, 2024. (Archived May 25, 2024, 14:16:32 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  14. ^ Paper Mario: Il Portale Millenario § Tanti amici di carta!. nintendo.com (Italian). Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  15. ^ Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door § Mnóstwo papierowych kumpli!. Retrieved November 14, 2024. (Archived July 23, 2024, 21:57:44 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  16. ^ Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door § Muitos amigos de papel!. nintendo.com (European Portuguese). Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  17. ^ Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door § Spousta papírových přátel!. nintendo.sk (Slovak). Retrieved November 14, 2024. (Archived May 25, 2024, 14:17:24 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  18. ^ Paper Mario™: The Thousand-Year Door § Las estrellas del show. nintendo.com (Latin American Spanish). Retrieved November 14, 2024. (Archived August 13, 2024, 00:56:09 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  19. ^ Paper Mario: La puerta milenaria § ¡Multitud de amigos!. nintendo.com (European Spanish). Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  20. ^ "Wow, yes, sir! That's me! I'm Goombella, a junior at U Goom! Goooo GOOMBAS!" – Goombella
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Goombas
Characters Captain Goomba (Mario Party 8) • Captain Goomba (Mario & Luigi series) • Crinkle Goomba • Dr. Sporis von Fungenstein • Gary • Goo • Goom Goom • Gooma • Goomama • Goomba (Mario Party 4) • Goomba (Super Paper Mario character) • Goomba idols • Goomba Mario • Goomba Mummy • Goombaria • Goombario • Goombella • Goombette • Goomboss • Goomby and Foomby • Goomez • Goomfrey • Goomhilde • Goompa • Goompapa • Goomther • Greaser Goombas • McGoomba • Mecha Kuribō • Mega Goomba • Megasparkle Goomba • Paper Macho Goomba Outlaw • Papercraft Megacrinkle Goomba • Private Goomp • Professor Frankly • Red & Blue Goomba Bros. • The Goomba Bros. • Triplets
Species Paragoombas Big Paragoomba • Dark Paragoomba • Gold Paragoomba • Hyper Paragoomba • M. Red P-Goomba • Paper Paragoomba • Paragloomba • Paragoomba • Sad Paragoomba • Shiny Paragoomba
Miscellaneous 2-Fold Goomba • 5-Fold Paragoomba • Accordion Goombas • Aqua Goomba • Armored Goomba • Bellhop Goomba • Big Tail Goomba • Bone Goomba • Cat Goomba • Choomba • Chuboomba • Dark Goomba • Dark Headbonk Goomba • Dark Spiked Goomba • Dreamy Goomba • Dromba • Elite Goombule • Elite Gritty Goomba • Ghost Goomba • Giant Goomba • Gloomba • Gold Goomba • Gold Goomba Tower • Gold Mini Goomba • Goomba • Goomba (zombie) • Goomba R • Goomba Tower • Goomba Troopa • Goomba Wheel • Goombeetle • Goombo • Goomboard • Goombomb • Goombule • Goomdiver • Goomerang Brother • Gritty Goomba • Gromba • Headbonk Goomba • Hefty Goomba • Hyper Goomba • Hyper Spiky Goomba • Innertube Goomba • Jack O'Goomba • Mad Goomba • Masked Ghoul • Mecha Kuribō • Mega Goomba • Mini Goomba • Mural Goomba • Paper Goomba • Paper Macho Goomba • Paper-Cone Goomba • Pile Driver Micro-Goomba • Pirate Goomba • Prickly Goomba • Pro Goomba • Rhinestone Goomba • Sad Goomba • Shiny Goomba • Shiny-Cone Goomba • Shoe Goomba • Shrooblet • Skating Goomba • Small Goomba Gang • Spiked Goomba • Spiky Gloomba • Stiletto Goomba • Sub-Goomba • Sub-Goomba X • Tail Goomba • Tanoomba • Tashrooba
Relatives Beanies Beanie • Elite Pestnut • Gold Beanie • Parabeanie • Pestnut
Galoombas Big Galoomba • Galoomba • Goombetty • Goombob • Hone Kuribon • Parachute Galoomba • Paragaloomba • Para-Goomba (Mario Clash)
Octoombas Elite Octoomba • Octoboo • Octoguy • Octoomba
Seedles Glohm Seedle • Golden Seedle • Hydro Seedle • Seedle • Seedle R • Seedlusa
Strollin' Stus Smolderin' Stu • Strollin' Stu • Swipin' Stu • Winged Strollin' Stu
Wanderin' Gooms Giant spear man • Mecha Kuri • Pirate Goom • Wanderin' Goom • Wizard • Yarikuri Obake
Miscellaneous Ameboid • Burrbo • Gamboo • Gooble • Goombrat • Goombud • Kodeka Kakibō • Kuri • Metal Takebō • OkaP • Prongo • Trompette
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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo GameCube) / Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)
Main characters Bobbery • Flurrie • Goombella • Koops • Mario • Ms. Mowz • Princess Peach • Vivian • Yoshi Kid
Species Bub-ulb • Craw • Crow • Doogan • Duplighost • Glitz Pit Security • Jabbi • Little Mouser • Luff • Nibbles • Para-bomb • Penguin • Pianta • Pig • Puni • Ratooey • Smorg • Toad • Twilighter • Yoshi
Chapters Prologue • Chapter 1 • Chapter 2 • Chapter 3 • Chapter 4 • Chapter 5 • Chapter 6 • Chapter 7 • Chapter 8
Crystal Stars Diamond Star • Emerald Star • Gold Star • Ruby Star • Sapphire Star • Garnet Star • Crystal Star
Bosses Beldam • Blooper • Bowser • Doopliss • Gloomtail • Gold Fuzzy • Grodus • Kammy Koopa • Lord Crump • Marilyn • Rawk Hawk • The Iron Adonis Twins • Three Shadows • Vivian
Chapter bosses Cortez • Doopliss • Hooktail • Macho Grubba • Magnus von Grapple • Magnus von Grapple 2.0 • Shadow Queen • Smorg
Optional bosses Atomic Boo • Bonetail • Gus • Prince Musha • Whackaa
Minor characters Arfur • Audience • Bandy Andy • Battle Mastera • Blooey • The Bob-omb Squad • Bomberto • Bootler • Bub • Bub-ulber • Businessman • Charlieton • Chef Shimi • Chestnut King • Chet Rippo • Chomp Country • Cleftor • Craw-Daddy • Creepy Steeple Boo • Darkly • Dazzle • The Dead Bones • The Destructors • Doe T. • Don Pianta • Doopliss's parrot • Dupree • Eddy the Mask • Eve • Excess Express conductor • Excess Express engineer • Excess Express waitress • Fahr Outpost mayor • Flavio • Flo • Francesca • Frankie • Fred • The Fuzz • Garf • General White • Ghost T. • Glitzville reporter • Gloomer • Gob • Goldbob • Goom Goom • The Goomba Bros. • Goomez • Goomfrey • Goomther • Goose • Grifty • Grubba • Hamma, Bamma, and Flare • Hamma Jamma • The Hand-It-Overs • Hayzee • Heff T. • Herb T. • Ian Foomusa • Ishnail • Jabble • Jerry • Johnson • Jolene • King K • Kolorado's father • Koopie Koo • The Koopinator • Koopley • Koopook • The KP Koopas • Kroop • Lady Bow • Lahla • Laki • Larson • Lucky • Luigi • Lumpy • The Magikoopa Masters • Master Crash • Mayor Dour • McGoomba • Merlee • Merlon • Merluvlee • Maude • The Mind-Bogglers • Mousimilian • Mover • Mr. Hoggle • Niff T. • Nob • Pa-Patch • Parakarry • Peeka • Pennington • Petuni • Pianta syndicate • Pierre • Pine T. Jr. • Pine T. Sr. • Plenn T. • Podler • Podley • The Poker Faces • The Pokey Triplets • Porter • Prince Mush • Professor Frankly • Pungent • Pungry • Punio • Puniper • Puni elder • The Punk Rocks • Rob • Robbo Thieves • Rocko • Scarlette • Screamy • Shellshock • The Shellshockers • Sir Swoop • Spike Storm • Spiky Joe • Stewart • Swindell • Swob • Sylvia • TEC • Thriff T. • The Tiny Spinies • Toad sailor • Toad sailor's brother • Toad salesmana • Toadette • Toadia • Toadsworth • Toce T. • Tony • Toodles • Torque • Traveling Sisters Three • Twilight Shop manager • Twilight Shop manager's wife • Vinny • Whacka • Wings of Night • Wonky • Zess T. • Zip Toad
Enemies Bandit (Badge · Big) • Bill Blaster (Bombshell) • Blooper • Bob-omb (Bob-ulk · Bulky) • Boo (Atomic · Dark) • Bristle (Dark) • Bullet Bill (Bombshell) • Buzzy Beetle (Parabuzzy (Spiky) · Spike Top (Red)) • Chain-Chomp (Red) • Cleft (Bald (Hyper) · Hyper · Iron · Moon) • Crazee Dayzee (Amazy) • Dark Craw • Dry Bones (Dark · Dull · Red) • Ember (Lava Bubble · Phantom) • Fire Bar • Fuzzy (Green · Flower · Horde) • Goomba (Gloomba (Para · Spiky) · Hyper (Para · Spiky) · Para · Spiky) • Goomboarda • Hammer Bro (Boomerang · Fire) • Koopa Troopa (Dark (Para) · Koopatrol (Dark) · KP (Para) · Para · Shady (Para)) • Lakitu (Dark) • Magikoopa (Green · Red · White) • Pale Piranha (Frost · Piranha Plant · Putrid) • Pider (Arantula) • Pokey (Poison) • Ruff Puff (Dark · Ice · Poison) • Spinia (Spania · Spunia) • Spiny (Sky-Blue) • Swooper (Swampire · Swoopula) • Wizzerd (Dark · Elite) • X-Fist (Punch) • X-Naut (Elite · PhD · Platoon) • Yux (Grodus X · Mini · X-Yux (Mini) · Z-Yux (Mini))
Locations Boggly Woods • Broadshroom • Circuit Break Island • Creepy Steeple • Deepdown Depot • Excess Express • Fahr Outpost • Flurrie's House • Fresh Juice Shop • Glitz Pit • Glitzville • Goomstar Temple • Great Tree • Grimble Forest • Hatesong Tower • Herb T.'s place • Hooktail Castle • Hot Dog Stand • Inn • Item Shop • Jazzafrazz Town • Keelhaul Key • Keelhaul Galleria • Lovely Howz of Badges • Mario Bros.' House • Moon • Netherworld • Niff T.'s shop • Northwinds Mart • Palace of Shadow • Palace of Shadow Tower • Path to Fahr Outpost • Path to Shhwonk Fortress • Petalburg • Petal Meadows • Pianta Parlor • Pirate's Grotto • Pit of 100 Trials • Podley's Place • Plumpbelly Village • Poshley Heights • Poshley Sanctum • Pudding Continent • Pungent's Great Tree Shop • Rapturous Ruins • Riverside Station • Rogueport • Rogueport Underground • Rumblebump Volcano • Sales Stall • Shhwonk Fortress • Souvenir shop • Strudel Continent • Toad Bros. Bazaar • Trouble Center • Twilight Shop • Twilight Town • Twilight Trail • Waffle Kingdom • Westside Goods • X-Naut Fortress
Bowser levels World 1 • World 2 • World 3
Moves Action Command • Appeal • Art Attack • Boat Mode • Bob-ombast • Body Slam • Bomb • Bomb Squad • Charge • Clock Out • Dodgy Fog • Earth Tremor • Fiery Jinx • First Strike • Flee • Gale Force • Ground Pound • Guard • Gulp • Headbonk • Hold Fast • Infatuate • Jump • Kiss Thief • Lip Lock • Love Slap • Mini-Egg • Multibonk • Paper Mode • Plane Mode • Power Lift • Power Shell • Rally Wink • Shade Fist • Shell Shield • Shell Slam • Shell Toss • Showstopper • Smooch • Spring Jump • Stampede • Stylish move • Super Hammer • Superguard • Supernova • Sweet Feast • Sweet Treat • Tattle • Tease • Tube Mode • Ultra Hammer • Veil
Objects Badge • Big Bob • Black chest • Black Skull • Boat panel • Brick block • Candy Pop • Cheep Blimp • Chomp Rock • Cog • Coin • Coin block • Coral • Crystal Ball • Elevator • Flagpole • Flower • Heart • Hidden block • Koopa Clown Car • Meat • Metal Block • Pianta token • Plane panel • Power-draining machine • Recovery block • S.S. Flavion • Save Block • Shine Block • Star Piece • Stone Block • Stone keys • Switch • Teleporter • The Thousand-Year Door • Treasure chest • Warp Pipe • X-Naut ship • Yellow Block
Stats / statuses Allergic • Badge Point • Burn • Charged • Confused • Danger • Defense • DEF-Up • Dizzy • Dodgy • Electrified • Fast • Flower Point • Frozen • Heart Point • Huge • Immobilized • Invisible • Payback • Peril • Poison • Power • POW-Down • POW-Up • Prohibited Command • Regeneration • Sleep • Slow • Soft • Star Point • Star Power • Tiny
Miscellaneous 65th Trivia Quiz-Off • 66th Trivia Quiz-Off • Art Gallerya • Badges • Bestiary (Nintendo GameCube · Nintendo Switch) • Boom-bassa-boom Festival • Bingo! • Block locations (Hidden) • Enemy formations • Flash game • Gallery (Nintendo GameCube · Nintendo Switch) • Glitches (Nintendo GameCube · Nintendo Switch) • Goldbobbington's • Happy Lucky Lottery • Koopa Clan • Level up • Luigi Fan Club • Jazzafrazz Town Drama Slam • Mist • Parade • Partner Hintsa • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes (By character: A–F · G–K · L–R · S–Z) • Recipes • Rogueport Direct Mail Service • Rogueport Restoration Committee • Selling prices • Shine Sprites • Shops • Sound Gallerya • Staff (Nintendo GameCube · Nintendo Switch) • Star Pieces • Star Point amounts • Story predictions • Stump Petuni • Tattles (Nintendo Switch) • Treasure chest locations • University of Goom • Unnamed NPCs • X-Nauts
a Exclusive to the Nintendo Switch remake
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