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{{Species-infobox
|image=[[File:DMW-Octoomba.png|150px]]<br>In-game artwork of an Octoomba from ''[[Dr. Mario World]]''
|title=Electrogoomba
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
|image=[[Image:Electrogoomba.png|140px]]<br>An '''Electrogoomba'''.
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'' ([[List of games by date#2021|2021]])
|species_origin=[[Goomba]]
|variants=[[Elite Octoomba]]<br>[[Octoboo]]<br>[[Octoguy]]
|related=[[Blooper]]<br>[[Octopus]]
|relatives=[[Goomba]]<br>[[Rocto]]<br>[[Slurple]]
|sub_species=Pink Electrogoomba<br>Gray Electrogoomba
|notable=[[King Kaliente]] (possibly)
|affiliation=[[Koopa Troop]], [[King Kaliente]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
}}
}}
{{quote|Careful! Octoombas!|[[Luma]]|[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]}}
'''Octoombas''', originally referred to as '''Electrogoombas''',<ref>{{cite|author=Black, Fletcher|title=''Super Mario Galaxy'' PRIMA Official Game Guide|page=41|date=November 9, 2007|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|language=en-us|isbn=978-0-7615-5643-5}}</ref> are alien [[List of enemies|enemies]] that first appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. They are very common, appearing in most [[Galaxy|galaxies]], and bear resemblances to [[Goomba]]s and octopuses (particularly their cartoony depiction common in Japanese media), both of which contribute to the name.
==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
[[File:Block Climb Planet.png|thumb|left|200px|Electrogoombas in [[Good Egg Galaxy]].]]
Electrogoombas debut in the first mission of ''Super Mario Galaxy'' and reappear as common enemies in many subsequent galaxies. In their unprovoked state, Electrogoombas move back and forth along set paths. If Mario comes near one, it will try to headbutt him with its antenna. Electrogoombas can be defeated by [[spin]]ning them or by jumping on them. Once defeated, they leave behind three [[Star Bit]]s (if they were spun) or a [[coin]] (if they were jumped on). There is also a timid, rock-spitting variant of them called [[Octoguy]], and a large relative called [[Rocto]].
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====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
[[File:Icy Rainbow Romp.png|thumb|200px|Octoombas in [[Shiverburn Galaxy]]]]
Octoombas reappear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' under their current name.<ref>{{cite|author=Browne, Catherine|title=''Super Mario Galaxy 2: PRIMA Official Game Guide''|location=Roseville|publisher=Random House Inc|date=May 23, 2010|page=28|isbn=978-0-30746-907-6}}</ref> They attack Mario by spitting rocks at him, just like [[Octoguy]]s. Two new variants are also introduced in the game: [[Elite Octoomba]]s and [[Octoboo]]s.
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====''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''====
[[File:SM3DW Rosalina Super Galaxy.png|thumb|200px|left|An Octoomba, next to Rosalina, in ''Super Mario 3D World'']]
Octoombas<ref>{{cite|author=Musa, Alexander, and Geson Hatchett|title=''Super Mario 3D World'' PRIMA Official Game Guide|page=26|date=November 22, 2013|publisher=Prima Games|language=en-us|isbn=978-0-804-16249-4}}</ref> return in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'' as enemies in bonus world stages, such as [[Super Galaxy]], [[Gigantic Seasick Wreck]], and [[Champion's Road]]. Octoombas are the last enemies to be introduced in the game. Their attack pattern has changed once again - they now spit three cannonballs (although they can be jumped on) in a straight line instead of a single rock. Octoombas are also much stronger than in the previous games, as they are resilient to almost every attack (including Rosalina's [[Spin]] attack). They can only be defeated with a [[Ground Pound]]. Octoombas are now stationary, and only rotate in position, instead of moving back and forth.
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An '''Electrogoomba''' is an [[Enemies|enemy]] who made its first appearance in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. It is an alien very common in most [[galaxies]], generally seen as an [[octopus]]-like creature. Despite its name, it hardly resembles a [[Goomba]] and their relation with them seems to be rather slim.
===''Dr. Mario World''===
Octoombas appear in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'' as assistants. They also appear in the background of [[World 8 (Dr. Mario World)|World 8]] when an area has been cleared. In stage mode, its effect is to fill the skill meter by half of the doctor's full gauge on stage start. In versus mode, its effect is to reduce the time before the stage starts shrinking the playing field by a percentage, which can stack with [[Scuttlebug]]'s versus effect to further reduce the time.


==History==
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Mario Galaxy''===
===''Super Mario Galaxy''===
They are seen in various parts of the game and headbutt [[Mario]] when he approaches. In some cases, if Mario destroys some, a secret may be unveiled, as seen on several [[Airship|Airships]] in the game, where Mario had to eliminate two of them to make a bridge appear. They can easily be squashed. When jumped on, a [[Coin]] is always left by them. When a Star Spin is used to defeat them, they leave three star bits.
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|name=Electrogoomba
|description=''This class of Goomba, the long time Mario enemy, is adapted for space. These alien Goombas are found in many areas of the game and attack Mario by trying to headbutt him when he comes near. They can easily be destroyed by jumping on their heads. Electrogoombas are amphibious and have brown, red, and blue subspecies.''
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===''Super Mario Galaxy 2''===
===''Dr. Mario World''===
Electrogoombas are set to appear in the upcoming [[Wii]] game ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. They act exactly as seen in the prequel, except they will also shoot boulders at Mario and are called '''Octoombas'''. New subspecies were introduced as well such as an [[ghost|undead]] variant of them with the ability to float.
*'''Stage mode:''' "''Grants 10%/20%/30%/40%/50% chance of half-full skill meter on stage start.''"
*'''Versus mode:''' "''Decreases time until your and your opponent's stages begin to shrink by 10%/20%/30%/40%/50%.''"


== Appearance ==
==Description==
[[Image:Cosmic Blooper.jpg|thumb|230px|left|A pair of '''Electrogoombas'''.]]
Octoombas have a similar physique to Goombas. Their bodies are blue with several yellow spots, and they have small snout-like mouths which they use to spit rocks. Octoombas have antennae on their heads, and three rounded feet. They use these feet to hop from side to side to move. They have sunken glowing eyes and their brows are set in a scowl. When charging up their attacks, Octoombas will glow orange.
Electrogoombas are odd-looking creatures. They have smooth, blue skin with yellow spots, a puckered round mouth (like a [[Snifit]]'s), glowing yellow eyes, and a small antenna on top of their head with a glowing yellow organ at the tip. Unlike a typical [[Goomba]], the have no body. They attack with a headbutt, and only patrol a very small set area.
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== Sub-species ==  
==Gallery==
[[Image:Barrelblooper.jpg|thumb|right|A gray Electrogoomba.]]  
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One sub-species is a pink color, and is somewhat smarter than the standard one. It attempts to run away from Mario, and will spit rocks at him if he gets too close. Another sub-species of Electrogoomba is gray, and taller and bigger then the other two. It is immobile, but can shoot projectiles at [[Mario]], which include harmless [[coconut]]s that need to be hit back. They make a strange squeaking noise before they shoot. This variety often appears in pre-boss levels and serve as mini-bosses. Gray Electrogoombas only shoot fire, and therefore Mario must use [[shell]]s to destroy them.
Electrogoomba.png|Artwork from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
SMG Airship Model.png|Artwork from ''Super Mario Galaxy''
SMG Asset Model Octooomba.png|Model from ''Super Mario Galaxy''
Octoomba SM3DW Prima.jpg|Artwork from ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
SM3DW-OctoombaStamp.png|Stamp from ''Super Mario 3D World''
SM3DW BF OctoombaStamp.png|Stamp from ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''
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As the forms become more powerful they resemble more like octopi.
===Variants===
<gallery>
Octoguysmg.png|Artwork of an [[Octoguy]] from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
Elite Octoomba.png|Artwork of an [[Elite Octoomba]] from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
SMG2 Octoboo Artwork.png|Artwork of an [[Octoboo]] from ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=タコボー<ref>{{cite|author=Sakai, Kazuya (Ambit), kikai, Akinori Sao, Junko Fukuda, Kunio Takayama, and Ko Nakahara (Shogakukan), editors|title=『[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック]]』|language=ja|location=Tokyo|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|date=2015|page=127, 160}}</ref><ref name=dmw>internal filenames from ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'' (<tt>Glossary_Characters.bytes\SubOctoomba</tt>)</ref>
|JapR=Takobō
|JapM=Portmanteau of「{{hover|蛸|タコ}}」(''tako'', "octopus") and「クリボー」(''Kuribō'', "[[Goomba#Names in other languages|Goomba]]")
|ChiS=章鱼宝宝<ref name=dmw/>
|ChiSR=Zhāngyú Bǎobǎo
|ChiSM=From「章鱼」(''zhāngyú'', "octopus") and「栗宝宝」(''Lìbǎobǎo'', "Goomba")
|ChiT=章魚寶寶<ref name=dmw/>
|ChiTR=Zhāngyú Bǎobǎo
|ChiTM=From「章魚」(''zhāngyú'', "octopus") and「栗寶寶」(''Lìbǎobǎo'', "Goomba")
|Fre=Poulba<ref>''Super Mario Galaxy 2, Le Guide Officiel. Prima Games'', page 30</ref><ref name=dmw/>
|Fre2=Electrogoomba<ref>''Super Mario Galaxy, Le Guide Officiel. Prima Games'', page 41</ref>
|FreM=From ''poulpe'' ("octopus") and "Goomba"
|Fre2M=From ''Électro'' and ''Goomba''
|Ger=Oktumba<ref name=dmw/>
|GerM=Octoomba
|Ita=Polipoomba<ref name=dmw/>
|ItaM=From ''polipo'' ("octopus") and "Goomba"
|Kor=점박문어<ref name=dmw/>
|KorR=Jeombagmun'eo
|KorM=From "점박" (''jeombag'', "dotted") and "문어" (''mun'eo'', "octopus")
|Por=Octumba<ref name=dmw/>
|PorM=Octoomba
|Spa=Octoomba<ref name=dmw/>
}}


== See Also ==
==References==
*[[Goomba]]
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*[[King Kaliente]]


==Trivia==
{{Goombas}}
*Electrogoombas resemble both [[Octorok]]s and Deku Scrubs from many ''[[wikipedia:The Legend of Zelda|The Legend of Zelda]]'' games.
*Electrogoombas have a similar appearance to the [[Blooper]]s found in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''.
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Latest revision as of 20:51, October 19, 2024

Octoomba
Icon of Octoomba from Dr. Mario World
In-game artwork of an Octoomba from Dr. Mario World
First appearance Super Mario Galaxy (2007)
Latest appearance Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (2021)
Variants
Relatives
“Careful! Octoombas!”
Luma, Super Mario Galaxy 2

Octoombas, originally referred to as Electrogoombas,[1] are alien enemies that first appear in Super Mario Galaxy. They are very common, appearing in most galaxies, and bear resemblances to Goombas and octopuses (particularly their cartoony depiction common in Japanese media), both of which contribute to the name.

History[edit]

Super Mario series[edit]

Super Mario Galaxy[edit]

Electrogoombas in Good Egg Galaxy.

Electrogoombas debut in the first mission of Super Mario Galaxy and reappear as common enemies in many subsequent galaxies. In their unprovoked state, Electrogoombas move back and forth along set paths. If Mario comes near one, it will try to headbutt him with its antenna. Electrogoombas can be defeated by spinning them or by jumping on them. Once defeated, they leave behind three Star Bits (if they were spun) or a coin (if they were jumped on). There is also a timid, rock-spitting variant of them called Octoguy, and a large relative called Rocto.

Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]

Octoombas in Shiverburn Galaxy

Octoombas reappear in Super Mario Galaxy 2 under their current name.[2] They attack Mario by spitting rocks at him, just like Octoguys. Two new variants are also introduced in the game: Elite Octoombas and Octoboos.

Super Mario 3D World / Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury[edit]

Rosalina as a playable character performing a Spin Attack. This image also shows a Pixel Luigi coming out of a Warp Box.
An Octoomba, next to Rosalina, in Super Mario 3D World

Octoombas[3] return in Super Mario 3D World and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury as enemies in bonus world stages, such as Super Galaxy, Gigantic Seasick Wreck, and Champion's Road. Octoombas are the last enemies to be introduced in the game. Their attack pattern has changed once again - they now spit three cannonballs (although they can be jumped on) in a straight line instead of a single rock. Octoombas are also much stronger than in the previous games, as they are resilient to almost every attack (including Rosalina's Spin attack). They can only be defeated with a Ground Pound. Octoombas are now stationary, and only rotate in position, instead of moving back and forth.

Dr. Mario World[edit]

Octoombas appear in Dr. Mario World as assistants. They also appear in the background of World 8 when an area has been cleared. In stage mode, its effect is to fill the skill meter by half of the doctor's full gauge on stage start. In versus mode, its effect is to reduce the time before the stage starts shrinking the playing field by a percentage, which can stack with Scuttlebug's versus effect to further reduce the time.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Mario Galaxy[edit]

Trading card
Image Name Description

ElectrogoombaTradingCard.png Electrogoomba This class of Goomba, the long time Mario enemy, is adapted for space. These alien Goombas are found in many areas of the game and attack Mario by trying to headbutt him when he comes near. They can easily be destroyed by jumping on their heads. Electrogoombas are amphibious and have brown, red, and blue subspecies.

Dr. Mario World[edit]

  • Stage mode: "Grants 10%/20%/30%/40%/50% chance of half-full skill meter on stage start."
  • Versus mode: "Decreases time until your and your opponent's stages begin to shrink by 10%/20%/30%/40%/50%."

Description[edit]

Octoombas have a similar physique to Goombas. Their bodies are blue with several yellow spots, and they have small snout-like mouths which they use to spit rocks. Octoombas have antennae on their heads, and three rounded feet. They use these feet to hop from side to side to move. They have sunken glowing eyes and their brows are set in a scowl. When charging up their attacks, Octoombas will glow orange.

Gallery[edit]

Variants[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese タコボー[4][5]
Takobō
Portmanteau of「」(tako, "octopus") and「クリボー」(Kuribō, "Goomba")
Chinese (simplified) 章鱼宝宝[5]
Zhāngyú Bǎobǎo
From「章鱼」(zhāngyú, "octopus") and「栗宝宝」(Lìbǎobǎo, "Goomba")
Chinese (traditional) 章魚寶寶[5]
Zhāngyú Bǎobǎo
From「章魚」(zhāngyú, "octopus") and「栗寶寶」(Lìbǎobǎo, "Goomba")
French Poulba[6][5] From poulpe ("octopus") and "Goomba"
Electrogoomba[7] From Électro and Goomba
German Oktumba[5] Octoomba
Italian Polipoomba[5] From polipo ("octopus") and "Goomba"
Korean 점박문어[5]
Jeombagmun'eo
From "점박" (jeombag, "dotted") and "문어" (mun'eo, "octopus")
Portuguese Octumba[5] Octoomba
Spanish Octoomba[5] -

References[edit]

  1. ^ Black, Fletcher (November 9, 2007). Super Mario Galaxy PRIMA Official Game Guide. Prima Games (American English). ISBN 978-0-7615-5643-5. Page 41.
  2. ^ Browne, Catherine (May 23, 2010). Super Mario Galaxy 2: PRIMA Official Game Guide. Roseville: Random House Inc. ISBN 978-0-30746-907-6. Page 28.
  3. ^ Musa, Alexander, and Geson Hatchett (November 22, 2013). Super Mario 3D World PRIMA Official Game Guide. Prima Games (American English). ISBN 978-0-804-16249-4. Page 26.
  4. ^ Sakai, Kazuya (Ambit), kikai, Akinori Sao, Junko Fukuda, Kunio Takayama, and Ko Nakahara (Shogakukan), editors (2015). 『スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック』. Tokyo: Shogakukan (Japanese). Page 127, 160.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i internal filenames from Dr. Mario World (Glossary_Characters.bytes\SubOctoomba)
  6. ^ Super Mario Galaxy 2, Le Guide Officiel. Prima Games, page 30
  7. ^ Super Mario Galaxy, Le Guide Officiel. Prima Games, page 41