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{{Species-infobox
{{about|the enemy known as "Cannon" in ''Super Princess Peach''|other uses|[[Cannon (disambiguation)]]}}
|title=Kaboomba
{{Distinguish|[[Ka-Goomba!]]}}
|image= [[File:SMW2 YI Kaboomba.png|240px]]
{{species infobox
|sub_species=[[Calm Cannon]]
|image=[[File:SMW2 YI Kaboomba.png|240px]]<br>Artwork from ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''
|related=
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' ([[1995]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'' ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]])
|notable=
|variants=[[Calm Cannon]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Yoshi's Nee Island]]'' ([[2014]])
|comparable=[[Bomubomu]]<br>[[Shortfuse]]
|expand=
}}
}}
A '''Kaboomba''' is a walking cannon enemy found in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' and ''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]''. They shoot [[cannonball]]s that explode after a few seconds. Kaboombas only appear in [[The Cave of the Mystery Maze]] and [[Raphael the Raven's Castle]]. Stomping them lets the player ride on them, and eating them does nothing. An [[Yoshi Egg|egg]] or ground pound disposes of them.
'''Kaboombas'''<ref name=guide>{{cite|author=Miller, Kent and Terry Munson|title=''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' Player's Guide|language=en-us|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo of America|page={{file link|SMW2 Guide 127.jpg|127}}}}</ref> are [[List of enemies|enemies]] introduced in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. These walking [[cannon]]s attack by shooting heavy [[cannonball]]s that fall to the ground and explode after a few seconds. Their name seems to be a portmanteau of "kaboom" and "[[Goomba]]", despite Kaboombas having no relation to Goombas other than being walking enemies.
==History==
===''Yoshi's Island'' series===
In the [[Yoshi's Island (series)|''Yoshi's Island'' games]], a [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] can safely stand on a Kaboomba, and while he cannot eat it, Yoshi can defeat it with an [[Yoshi Egg|egg]] or a [[Ground Pound]].


Kaboombas would go on to be featured in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'' under the name "'''[[Cannon]]'''". The [[Calm Cannon]], a sleeping variety of Kaboomba, also appeared.
In ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' and ''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]'', Kaboombas appear only in [[The Cave Of The Mystery Maze]] and [[Raphael The Raven's Castle]], while in ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'', Kaboombas appear in [[Bowser's Castle Break-In]].
[[File:SPPCannon.png|frame|left]]
[[Image:Kaboomba.PNG|frame|left]]


The name "Kaboomba" is a portmanteau of the words "Kaboom!" (onomatopoeia for an explosion) and [[Goomba]]. Due to the Kaboombas' lack of similarities with Goombas, though, the name "Kaboomba" may just be a form of "Kaboom!". The [[Kaboomka Fireworks Factory]] was named in a similar style.
===''Super Princess Peach''===
Kaboombas also appear in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'', where they are named '''Cannons'''. The [[Calm Cannon]], a sleeping variety, also appears.


==Names in other Languages==
===Unused appearances===
{{foreignname|
====''Super Mario World''====
|Jap=大砲くん
Kaboombas and an unused big variant were originally designed during the development of ''[[Super Mario World]]'',<ref>{{cite|language=en|author=Frieze|date=July 24, 2020|url=x.com/IsoFrieze/status/1286736928117796864|title=X post showing pre-release ''Super Mario World'' assets|publisher=X|accessdate=July 25, 2020}}</ref> where they would have shot [[Green Shell]]s.<ref>{{cite|language=en|author=lx5|date=July 24, 2020|url=x.com/TheLX5/status/1287226806941122571|title=X post showing an object viewer for pre-release ''Super Mario World'' tiles|publisher=X|accessdate=July 25, 2020}}</ref> They would have had white shoes, which also appear in early assets of ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''.<ref>{{cite|title=[[tcrf:Development:Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island/Sprites#Kaboomba|Development:Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island/Sprites#Kaboomba]]|publisher=The Cutting Room Floor|language=en|accessdate=October 30, 2021}}</ref>
|JapR=Taihōkun
 
|JapM=Cannon-kun (-kun is a Japanese honorific typically used for young boys).
==Profiles==
===''Yoshi's Island'' series===
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' / ''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''====
*'''Shogakukan guide:''' 歩きながら弾をポロポロ落とす、しまりのないヤツ。近よると危険。<ref name=Sho/> (''A clumsy guy who drops projectiles while walking. Dangerous to approach.'')
*'''[[Nintendo Power|Player's Guide]]:''' ''He strolls slowly, but unleashes a painful payload. It's pretty easy to evade this cantering cannon.''<ref name=guide/>
*'''Shogakukan guide ([[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3|Game Boy Advance version]]):''' 発射された弾は飲みこめないので要注意。上に乗ることもできるが、弾に当たりやすくキケンだ。タマゴで倒すか、逃げよう。<ref name=Advance/> (''Be careful, as the fired projectiles cannot be swallowed. You can ride on top of it, but it is dangerous because it is easy to get hit by a projectile. Use an egg to defeat it or run away.'')
 
====''Yoshi's New Island''====
*'''Shogakukan guide:''' 正面の斜め上に弾を放ちながら、ゆっくり歩く。弾は山なりに飛ぶが、飛距離は短い。弾がじゃまになって動きにくいので、本体をヒップドロップで倒そう。<ref name=YNI>{{cite|date=August 9, 2014|title=「ヨッシー New アイランド 任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (''Yoshi's New Island Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook''|publisher=Shogakukan|language=Japanese)|isbn=978-4-09-106542-1|page={{file link|Yoshi New Island Shogakukan P20.jpg|20}}}}</ref> (''They walk slowly while shooting projectiles diagonally up in front of them. The projectiles fly in a steep angle, but the distance is short. Since the projectiles are a nuisance and make it difficult to move, Hip Drop the main body to defeat it.'')
 
===''Super Princess Peach''===
{{rewrite-expand|section=y|add level appearances}}
{{SPP enemy
|name=Kaboomba
|altname=Cannon
|image=[[File:SPPCannon.png]]
|levels=-
|number=63
|glossary=An annoying enemy that attacks with cannonballs.
}}
}}
<br clear=all>
 
{{Yoshi's Island}}
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Kaboomba.PNG|''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''
SMA3 Kaboomba.png|''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''
SPPCannon.png|''Super Princess Peach''
Baby Bowser's Castle Break-In2.png|''Yoshi's New Island''
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=大砲くん<ref name=Sho>{{cite|language=Japanese|date=September 20, 1995|isbn=4-09-102523-4|publisher=Shogakukan|title=「スーパーマリオヨッシーアイランド任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (''Super Mario: Yossy Island Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'')|page={{file link|Super Mario Yossy Island Shogakukan P7.jpg|7}}}}</ref><ref name=Advance>{{cite|language=Japanese|publisher=Shogakukan|title=「スーパーマリオアドバンス3任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (''Super Mario Advance 3 Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'')|page={{file link|Advance 3 Shogakukan P17.png|17}}|date=November 20, 2002|isbn=4-09-106701-4}}</ref> / たいほうくん<ref name=YNI/>
|JapR=Taihō-kun
|JapM=[[Cannon]]{{wp|Japanese honorifics#Kun|-kun}}
|Ita=Cannone Jr.
|ItaM=Cannon Jr.
|Fre=Canon
|FreM=Cannon
}}
 
==Trivia==
*The [[Nintendo Power|Player's Guide]] description for the Kaboomba is erroneously accompanied by an image of a cannonball fired from a Kaboomba, instead of the enemy itself.
 
==References==
<references/>
 
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Latest revision as of 20:40, December 6, 2024

This article is about the enemy known as "Cannon" in Super Princess Peach. For other uses, see Cannon (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Ka-Goomba!
Kaboomba
Kaboomba Official art
Artwork from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
First appearance Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (1995)
Latest appearance Yoshi's New Island (2014)
Variants
Comparable

Kaboombas[1] are enemies introduced in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. These walking cannons attack by shooting heavy cannonballs that fall to the ground and explode after a few seconds. Their name seems to be a portmanteau of "kaboom" and "Goomba", despite Kaboombas having no relation to Goombas other than being walking enemies.

History[edit]

Yoshi's Island series[edit]

In the Yoshi's Island games, a Yoshi can safely stand on a Kaboomba, and while he cannot eat it, Yoshi can defeat it with an egg or a Ground Pound.

In Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3, Kaboombas appear only in The Cave Of The Mystery Maze and Raphael The Raven's Castle, while in Yoshi's New Island, Kaboombas appear in Bowser's Castle Break-In.

Super Princess Peach[edit]

Kaboombas also appear in Super Princess Peach, where they are named Cannons. The Calm Cannon, a sleeping variety, also appears.

Unused appearances[edit]

Super Mario World[edit]

Kaboombas and an unused big variant were originally designed during the development of Super Mario World,[2] where they would have shot Green Shells.[3] They would have had white shoes, which also appear in early assets of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island.[4]

Profiles[edit]

Yoshi's Island series[edit]

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island / Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3[edit]

  • Shogakukan guide: 歩きながら弾をポロポロ落とす、しまりのないヤツ。近よると危険。[5] (A clumsy guy who drops projectiles while walking. Dangerous to approach.)
  • Player's Guide: He strolls slowly, but unleashes a painful payload. It's pretty easy to evade this cantering cannon.[1]
  • Shogakukan guide (Game Boy Advance version): 発射された弾は飲みこめないので要注意。上に乗ることもできるが、弾に当たりやすくキケンだ。タマゴで倒すか、逃げよう。[6] (Be careful, as the fired projectiles cannot be swallowed. You can ride on top of it, but it is dangerous because it is easy to get hit by a projectile. Use an egg to defeat it or run away.)

Yoshi's New Island[edit]

  • Shogakukan guide: 正面の斜め上に弾を放ちながら、ゆっくり歩く。弾は山なりに飛ぶが、飛距離は短い。弾がじゃまになって動きにくいので、本体をヒップドロップで倒そう。[7] (They walk slowly while shooting projectiles diagonally up in front of them. The projectiles fly in a steep angle, but the distance is short. Since the projectiles are a nuisance and make it difficult to move, Hip Drop the main body to defeat it.)

Super Princess Peach[edit]

It has been requested that this section be rewritten and expanded to include more information. Reason: add level appearances

Cannon
A Cannon from Super Princess Peach
Vibe Vibeless Levels -
Glossary number 63 Glossary entry An annoying enemy that attacks with cannonballs.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 大砲くん[5][6] / たいほうくん[7]
Taihō-kun
Cannon-kun
French Canon[?] Cannon
Italian Cannone Jr.[?] Cannon Jr.

Trivia[edit]

  • The Player's Guide description for the Kaboomba is erroneously accompanied by an image of a cannonball fired from a Kaboomba, instead of the enemy itself.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Miller, Kent and Terry Munson (1995). Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 127Media:SMW2 Guide 127.jpg.
  2. ^ Frieze (July 24, 2020). X post showing pre-release Super Mario World assets. X (English). Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  3. ^ lx5 (July 24, 2020). X post showing an object viewer for pre-release Super Mario World tiles. X (English). Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  4. ^ Development:Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island/Sprites#Kaboomba. The Cutting Room Floor (English). Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  5. ^ a b September 20, 1995. 「スーパーマリオヨッシーアイランド任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Super Mario: Yossy Island Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook). Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 4-09-102523-4. Page 7Media:Super Mario Yossy Island Shogakukan P7.jpg.
  6. ^ a b November 20, 2002. 「スーパーマリオアドバンス3任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Super Mario Advance 3 Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook). Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 4-09-106701-4. Page 17Media:Advance 3 Shogakukan P17.png.
  7. ^ a b August 9, 2014. 「ヨッシー New アイランド 任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Yoshi's New Island Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook. Shogakukan (Japanese)). ISBN 978-4-09-106542-1. Page 20Media:Yoshi New Island Shogakukan P20.jpg.