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|image=[[File:TTYD NS Goombella.png|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' (Nintendo Switch)
|species=[[Goomba]]
|species=[[Goomba]]
|first_appearance=''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' ([[List of games by date#2004|2004]])
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{{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)}}
{{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 smart and sassy but friendly [[Goomba]] 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> she is 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 the game.
'''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.


==History==
==History==
===''Paper Mario'' series===
===''Paper Mario'' series===
====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
{{rewrite-expand|section=y|Shouldn't this section have a summary of her abilities in battle? In this regard, it only talks about her Tattle and "possessing very similar abilities to Goombario".}}
[[File:PMTTYD Goombella Sprite.png|thumb|Goombella's sprite]]
[[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 second-year student 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. She possesses very similar abilities to [[Goombario]] from the original ''[[Paper Mario]]'', as they have almost identical moves in-battle and on the field.
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.  
 
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]].


[[File:PMTTYD Goombella Reading Artwork.png|thumb|left|Goombella reading the Tattle Log]]
[[File:PMTTYD Goombella Reading Artwork.png|thumb|left|Goombella reading the Tattle Log]]
Her [[Tattle]] ability gives the player mostly helpful information on places, people, enemies, etc. 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's 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). In the final chapter, near the last two rooms, she stops helping because she can't think of anything else to say.
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's 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.


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.
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.
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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.
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.


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.
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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.
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''====
====''Super Paper Mario''====
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''Goombella<br>
''Goombella<br>
</blockquote>
</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===
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
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===''Super Mario Run''===
===''Super Mario Run''===
Goombella appears as statue, together with [[Mario]] and [[Koops]], in ''[[Super Mario Run]]'' Her statue is 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-us|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]].
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-us|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==
==General information==
===Physical appearance===
===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 feet.
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===
===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, 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.
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 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==
== Profiles and statistics==
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*'''Instruction booklet descriptions'''
*'''Instruction booklet descriptions'''
**''A cute University of Goom co-ed in her second year of an archaeology major.''<ref name="manual"/>
**''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-us|date=2004|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo}}</ref>
**''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-us|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|date=October 1, 2004|isbn=1-930206-51-8}}</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|date=October 1, 2004|isbn=1-930206-51-8}}</ref>


====GameCube====
{{:Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door bestiary|transcludesection=Goombella (1)|align=horizontal}}
{{: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 bestiary|transcludesection=Goombella (2)|align=horizontal}}


The following is Goombella's attacks and default stats:
====Nintendo Switch====
{{: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}}


====Attacks====
;HP
;HP
*Initial: 10 HP
*Initial: 10 HP
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*Ultra Rank: 30 HP
*Ultra Rank: 30 HP


;Attacks
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SMK 35 Contents 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''
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)
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)
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]].
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 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 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 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]].
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]].
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 Profile Goombella.jpg|Character profile card
PMTTYDNS concept art characters 3.png|Concept artwork
PMTTYDNS concept art characters 3.png|Concept artwork
SMR Goombella Statue.png|Goombella Statue in ''[[Super Mario Run]]''
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''
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</gallery>


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|JapR=Kurisuchīnu
|JapR=Kurisuchīnu
|JapM=Pun on「クリボー」(''Kuribō'', "[[Goomba]]") and the female given name "Christine"
|JapM=Pun on「クリボー」(''Kuribō'', "[[Goomba]]") and the female given name "Christine"
|ChiS=酷栗斯汀 <small>(''Sticker Star'')</small>
|ChiS=酷栗斯汀
|ChiSN=''Sticker Star''
|ChiSR=Kùlìsītīng
|ChiSR=Kùlìsītīng
|ChiSM=Transliteration of Japanese name, where “栗” (''lì'', "chestnut") is from “栗子小子” (''Lìzi Xiǎozi'', "Goomba")
|ChiSM=Transliteration of Japanese name, where “栗” (''lì'', "chestnut") is from “栗子小子” (''Lìzi Xiǎozi'', "Goomba")
|ChiS2=克栗斯汀 <small>(''The Thousand-Year Door'' remake)</small>
|ChiS2=克栗斯汀
|ChiS2N=''The Thousand-Year Door'' remake
|ChiS2R=Kèlìsītīng
|ChiS2R=Kèlìsītīng
|ChiS2M=Transliteration of Japanese name, where “栗” (''lì'', "chestnut") is from “栗宝宝” (''Lì Bǎobǎo'', "Goomba")
|ChiS2M=Transliteration of Japanese name, where “栗” (''lì'', "chestnut") is from “栗宝宝” (''Lì Bǎobǎo'', "Goomba")
|ChiT=酷栗絲汀 <small>(''Sticker Star'')</small>
|ChiT=酷栗絲汀
|ChiTN=''Sticker Star''
|ChiTR=Kùlìsītīng
|ChiTR=Kùlìsītīng
|ChiTM=Transliteration of Japanese name, where「栗」(''lì'', "chestnut") is from「栗宝宝」(''Lì Bǎobǎo'', "Goomba")
|ChiTM=Transliteration of Japanese name, where「栗」(''lì'', "chestnut") is from「栗宝宝」(''Lì Bǎobǎo'', "Goomba")
|ChiT2=克栗斯汀 <small>(''The Thousand-Year Door'' remake)</small>
|ChiT2=克栗斯汀
|ChiT2N=''The Thousand-Year Door'' remake
|ChiT2R=Kèlìsītīng
|ChiT2R=Kèlìsītīng
|ChiT2M=Transliteration of Japanese name, where「栗」(''lì'', "chestnut") is from「栗宝宝」(''Lì Bǎobǎo'', "Goomba")
|ChiT2M=Transliteration of Japanese name, where「栗」(''lì'', "chestnut") is from「栗宝宝」(''Lì Bǎobǎo'', "Goomba")
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==Trivia==
==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]]''.
*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==
==References==
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[[Category:Paper Mario series party members]]
[[Category:Paper Mario series party members]]
[[Category:Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door characters]]
[[Category:Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door characters]]
[[Category:Super Mario-kun characters]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Brawl stickers]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Brawl stickers]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophies]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophies]]

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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's 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 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[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]

GameCube[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

Nintendo Switch[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

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

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]

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” (, "chestnut") is from “栗子小子” (Lìzi Xiǎozi, "Goomba") Sticker Star
克栗斯汀[?]
Kèlìsītīng
Transliteration of Japanese name, where “栗” (, "chestnut") is from “栗宝宝” (Lì Bǎobǎo, "Goomba") The Thousand-Year Door remake
Chinese (traditional) 酷栗絲汀[?]
Kùlìsītīng
Transliteration of Japanese name, where「栗」(, "chestnut") is from「栗宝宝」(Lì Bǎobǎo, "Goomba") Sticker Star
克栗斯汀[?]
Kèlìsītīng
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.[5]
  • 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 (American 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 (American English). Page 14.
  4. ^ Thomason, Steve (October 1, 2004). Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Nintendo Player's Guide. Nintendo of America. ISBN 1-930206-51-8. Page 14.
  5. ^ "Wow, yes, sir! That's me! I'm Goombella, a junior at U Goom! Goooo GOOMBAS!" – Goombella