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|title=Bomb Boo
|title=Bomb Boo
|image=[[Image:BombBoo.png|200px]]<br>A '''Bomb Boo'''.
|image=[[File:DMW-BombBoo.png|200px]]<br>In-game artwork of a Bomb Boo for ''[[Dr. Mario World]]''
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|variant_of=[[Boo]]
|species_origin=[[Boo]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
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|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' ([[2007]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' ([[2010]])
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{{quote|When they hit something, they go BOOM!|Purple Toad|Super Mario Galaxy}}
{{quote|When they hit something, they go BOOM!|Mailtoad|Super Mario Galaxy}}
[[Image:BombBooswing.PNG|left|frame|[[Mario]] swinging six '''Bomb Boos''' around at once.]]
A '''Bomb Boo''' is an explosive, black-colored variety of [[Boo]]. They are found only in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and its sequel, ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. Bomb Boos have so far only made appearances in two galaxies: the [[Ghostly Galaxy]]; during the missions "Beware of Bouldergeist" and "Bouldergeist's Daredevil Run" and in the [[Boss Blitz Galaxy]]; during the missions "Throwback Throwdown" and "Throwback Throwdown Speed Run". Bomb Boos float lazily back and forth, exploding after some time, but they do move towards [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] if they get close to them. If the player [[Spin]]s near one, Mario or Luigi will grab its tongue, and it will get spun around until it hits something. If Mario or Luigi holds on to the Bomb Boo for too long, they will let go of it.


If the player holds it for too long, it will begin to flash red. If the player doesn't let go of it then, the Bomb Boo will explode, injuring the player (though by continuing to spin, the Bomb Boo can be swung wider and faster until it flies out of Mario's grip or hits something). Mario or Luigi can also hold multiple Bomb Boos at the same time, specifically six is the maximum that can be encountered and grasped.
'''Bomb Boos''' are explosive, black varieties of [[Boo]]s first appearing in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. They later reappear in the ''[[Mario & Luigi (series)|Mario & Luigi]]'' series during the Minion side modes.


In ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'', [[Bouldergeist]] re-appears, along with four other ''Super Mario Galaxy'' bosses, in the [[Boss Blitz Galaxy]]. Because of Bouldergeist's re-appearance, Bomb Boos made a comeback (so Mario could damage the boss).
==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
[[File:SMG Bomb Boo Swing.png|thumb|left|[[Mario]] swinging three Bomb Boos around at once]]
In ''Super Mario Galaxy'', Bomb Boos only appear in the [[Ghostly Galaxy]] during the missions [[Beware of Bouldergeist]] and [[Bouldergeist's Daredevil Run]], where they are necessary to defeat [[Bouldergeist]]. Bomb Boos float lazily back and forth, exploding after some time, but they do move towards [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] if either of the Bros. get close to them. Unlike normal Boos, Bomb Boos are not shy and will keep moving even if they are looked at by Mario or Luigi. If the player [[spin]]s near one, Mario or Luigi will grab its tongue, and continuing to spin will swing the Boo around until it hits something or they eventually lose their grip.


Up to six Bomb Boos can be held at once. If the player holds it for too long, it will begin to flash red and explode soon after, damaging Mario or Luigi.
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==Physical Appearance==
====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
Bomb boos are regular boos that are black with yellow eyes and teeth instead of black and white eyes and teeth. Unlike regular boos, bomb boos don't close there eyes even though the player looks at them in the eye.
[[File:SMG2 Boss Blitz Speed Run.png|thumb|Mario swinging a Bomb Boo in the [[Boss Blitz Galaxy]] in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'']]
In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', [[Bouldergeist]] re-appears, along with four other ''Super Mario Galaxy'' bosses, in the [[Boss Blitz Galaxy]]. Because of Bouldergeist's reappearance, Bomb Boos make a comeback so Mario can damage the boss in the same way as he did in the previous game.
 
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''====
[[File:MLSSBMBombBoo.png|frame|left]]
Bomb Boos reappear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'' as both enemies and controllable units in the new ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions#Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser|Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser]]'' mode. Bomb Boos are flying troopers, and attack by running into enemies. Their [[Special Skill (Mario & Luigi series)| Special Skill]], Kaboom Blast, allows them to explode on an enemy. Bomb Boos are strong against [[Ice Snifit (Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga)|Ice Snifit]]s.
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====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''====
Bomb Boos also reappear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'', where they are both enemies and allies in the ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey#Bowser Jr.'s Journey|Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'' mode. They serve the same role as they did in ''Minion Quest''. Additionally, a Bomb Boo appears as a figurine on a shelf inside the [[Tower of Yikk]].
 
===''Dr. Mario World''===
Bomb Boo makes an appearance in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'' as an assistant doctor. In stage mode, they grant a chance in increasing the capsule amount by three when the player has only three capsules remaining, in which the chance of activating it is greater at higher levels, up to 25% at maximum level. If this effect failed to activate the first time, it will attempt to activate with the same percentage chance if the player's capsule amount exceeded this amount and then reduced to three remaining capsules again. Once this effect activated, it will not activate again for the duration of the stage. In versus mode, they grant a chance that the skill meter will be half-full at the start of the match, in which the chance is greater at higher levels, up to 90% at maximum level.
 
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Mario Galaxy'' trading card===
{{content description
|image=[[File:BombBooTradingCard.png|150px]]
|name=Bomb Boo
|description=''What could be more terrifying to Mario than Boos—the restless spirits who roam the Ghostly Galaxy? BOMB BOOS! If Mario gets too close to these black-colored Boos, they explode. But he can use them to help him navigate the galaxy and defeat Bouldergeist by grabbing their long, elastic tongues and swinging them at their target.''
}}
 
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''====
*'''''Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser'' profile:''' ''A rare type of Boo that explodes! They are especially {{color|red|strong against Ice Snifits}}.''
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''====
*'''''Bowser Jr.'s Journey'' profile:''' ''A rare type of boo that goes kaBOOm! After exploding, they won't return until the next battle. Keep that in mind!''
 
===''Dr. Mario World''===
*'''Stage mode:''' "''Grants 5%/10%/15%/20%/25% chance of extra capsules (3) when the number of capsules remaining reaches 3.''"
*'''Versus mode:''' "''Grants 50%/60%/70%/80%/90% chance of half-full skill meter on stage start.''"
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
SMG Bomb Boo Model.png|Artwork from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
SMG Asset Model Bomb Boo.png|Model from ''Super Mario Galaxy''
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|Jap=ボムテレサ
|JapR=Bomu Teresa
|JapM=Bomb Boo
|Ger=Bomben-Buu Huu
|Ger=Bomben-Buu Huu
|GerM=Bomb Boo Hoo (''Boo Hoo'' being the German name of Boo)
|GerM=Bomb Boo
|Spa=Boo Bomba
|Spa=Boo bomba
|SpaM=Bomb Boo
|SpaM=Bomb Boo
|Fre=Boo-bomb
|Fre=Bomboo
|FreM= being ''Bob-Omb''
|Fre2=Boo-bomb<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia]]''|page=128}}</ref>
|Fre3=Fantôme noir
|FreM=Portmanteau of ''bombe'' ("bomb") and "Boo"
|Fre2M=Bomb-boo
|Fre3M=Black ghost
|Por=Bu Bomba
|PorM=Bomb Boo
|Ita=Boo Bomba
|Ita=Boo Bomba
|ItaM= Bomb Boo}}
|ItaM=Bomb Boo
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|ChiS=炸弹害羞幽灵
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|ChiSR=Zhàdàn Hàixiūyōulíng
|ChiSM=Bomb Boo
|ChiT=爆炸害羞幽靈
|ChiTR=Bàozhà Hàixiūyōulíng
|ChiT2=炸彈害羞幽靈
|ChiT2R=Zhàdàn Hàixiūyōulíng
|ChiTM=Explosive Boo
|ChiT2M=Bomb Boo
|Kor=폭탄부끄
|KorR=Poktan Bukkeu
|KorM=Bomb Boo
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:14, October 19, 2024

Bomb Boo
Icon of Bomb Boo from Dr. Mario World
In-game artwork of a Bomb Boo for Dr. Mario World
First appearance Super Mario Galaxy (2007)
Latest appearance Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020)
Variant of Boo
“When they hit something, they go BOOM!”
Mailtoad, Super Mario Galaxy

Bomb Boos are explosive, black varieties of Boos first appearing in Super Mario Galaxy. They later reappear in the Mario & Luigi series during the Minion side modes.

History[edit]

Super Mario series[edit]

Super Mario Galaxy[edit]

Mario, swinging around some Bomb Boos, in the battle against Bouldergeist
Mario swinging three Bomb Boos around at once

In Super Mario Galaxy, Bomb Boos only appear in the Ghostly Galaxy during the missions Beware of Bouldergeist and Bouldergeist's Daredevil Run, where they are necessary to defeat Bouldergeist. Bomb Boos float lazily back and forth, exploding after some time, but they do move towards Mario or Luigi if either of the Bros. get close to them. Unlike normal Boos, Bomb Boos are not shy and will keep moving even if they are looked at by Mario or Luigi. If the player spins near one, Mario or Luigi will grab its tongue, and continuing to spin will swing the Boo around until it hits something or they eventually lose their grip.

Up to six Bomb Boos can be held at once. If the player holds it for too long, it will begin to flash red and explode soon after, damaging Mario or Luigi.

Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]

Mario swinging a Bomb Boo in the Boss Blitz Galaxy in Super Mario Galaxy 2

In Super Mario Galaxy 2, Bouldergeist re-appears, along with four other Super Mario Galaxy bosses, in the Boss Blitz Galaxy. Because of Bouldergeist's reappearance, Bomb Boos make a comeback so Mario can damage the boss in the same way as he did in the previous game.

Mario & Luigi series[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions[edit]

Sprite of a Bomb Boo from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions

Bomb Boos reappear in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions as both enemies and controllable units in the new Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser mode. Bomb Boos are flying troopers, and attack by running into enemies. Their Special Skill, Kaboom Blast, allows them to explode on an enemy. Bomb Boos are strong against Ice Snifits.

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey[edit]

Bomb Boos also reappear in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey, where they are both enemies and allies in the Bowser Jr.'s Journey mode. They serve the same role as they did in Minion Quest. Additionally, a Bomb Boo appears as a figurine on a shelf inside the Tower of Yikk.

Dr. Mario World[edit]

Bomb Boo makes an appearance in Dr. Mario World as an assistant doctor. In stage mode, they grant a chance in increasing the capsule amount by three when the player has only three capsules remaining, in which the chance of activating it is greater at higher levels, up to 25% at maximum level. If this effect failed to activate the first time, it will attempt to activate with the same percentage chance if the player's capsule amount exceeded this amount and then reduced to three remaining capsules again. Once this effect activated, it will not activate again for the duration of the stage. In versus mode, they grant a chance that the skill meter will be half-full at the start of the match, in which the chance is greater at higher levels, up to 90% at maximum level.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Mario Galaxy trading card[edit]

Image Name Description

BombBooTradingCard.png Bomb Boo What could be more terrifying to Mario than Boos—the restless spirits who roam the Ghostly Galaxy? BOMB BOOS! If Mario gets too close to these black-colored Boos, they explode. But he can use them to help him navigate the galaxy and defeat Bouldergeist by grabbing their long, elastic tongues and swinging them at their target.

Mario & Luigi series[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions[edit]

  • Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser profile: A rare type of Boo that explodes! They are especially strong against Ice Snifits.

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey[edit]

  • Bowser Jr.'s Journey profile: A rare type of boo that goes kaBOOm! After exploding, they won't return until the next battle. Keep that in mind!

Dr. Mario World[edit]

  • Stage mode: "Grants 5%/10%/15%/20%/25% chance of extra capsules (3) when the number of capsules remaining reaches 3."
  • Versus mode: "Grants 50%/60%/70%/80%/90% chance of half-full skill meter on stage start."

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ボムテレサ[?]
Bomu Teresa
Bomb Boo
Chinese (simplified) 炸弹害羞幽灵[?]
Zhàdàn Hàixiūyōulíng
Bomb Boo
Chinese (traditional) 爆炸害羞幽靈[?]
Bàozhà Hàixiūyōulíng
Explosive Boo
炸彈害羞幽靈[?]
Zhàdàn Hàixiūyōulíng
Bomb Boo
French Bomboo[?] Portmanteau of bombe ("bomb") and "Boo"
Boo-bomb[1] Bomb-boo
Fantôme noir[?] Black ghost
German Bomben-Buu Huu[?] Bomb Boo
Italian Boo Bomba[?] Bomb Boo
Korean 폭탄부끄[?]
Poktan Bukkeu
Bomb Boo
Portuguese Bu Bomba[?] Bomb Boo
Spanish Boo bomba[?] Bomb Boo

References[edit]