Paragoomba
Paragoombas, also known as Winged Goombas, are a variety of Goomba that possess small wings protruding from either their head or torso. Just as Koopa Paratroopas, Paragoombas will usually shed their wings and change into regular Goombas upon being stomped on the head.
Appearances
Super Mario Bros. 3
The first appearance of Paragoombas was in Super Mario Bros. 3, in which they appeared as somewhat common enemies. In Super Mario Bros. 3, Paragoombas would attack by either jumping at one of the Mario Bros., or by flying in the sky, dropping Micro-Goombas. Paragoombas that dropped Micro-Goombas were colored similar to a normal Goomba; they could also fly longer distances. The Paragoombas that would jump to attack were a redder color; they could only do short hops.
Super Mario World
In Super Mario World, Paragoombas, instead of being Goombas with wings, were portrayed as Goombas who utilized parachutes. Full-fledged Paragoombas do appear in Super Mario World as somewhat common enemies, though they were round and could only hop on the ground instead of fly; they were named as Winged Goombas in Super Mario World.
Like most Paragoombas, Winged Goombas' wings would be clipped after one jump, leaving them rendered as a normal Goomba. However, just as the normal Goombas in Super Mario World, stomping on them after their wings were gone would just render them helpless for a few moments, allowing the player to throw them at other enemies.
Yoshi's Safari
In Yoshi's Safari, Paragoombas appear quite frequently as enemies. They attack Mario and Yoshi by charging into them, inflicting a minimal amount of damage. A Paragoomba in Yoshi's Safari could be defeated by shooting it with Mario's Super Scope once.
Paper Mario
Though absent from games for some time, Paragoombas made a reappearance in Paper Mario. They were enemies encountered early in the game, in Goomba Road. In Paper Mario, Paragoombas would attack by swooping downward. They could only be damaged by being jumped on or by having an item used against them. When Mario jumped on them, they lost their wings and became regular Goombas. In all, they are almost exactly the same as normal Goombas.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Paragoombas appear as enemies in several locations, such as Rogueport Sewers, Petal Meadows and Hooktail Castle. Just as in Paper Mario, the Paragoombas of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door are immune to attacks involving the use of a hammer, capable of only being harmed by a jump attack, item, or Crystal Star attack. One Paragoomba (who was named Paragoomba) played a somewhat large role in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door's plot as the one minion who informed Bowser that Mario had collected the last Crystal Star during the Koopa King's escapade in Poshley Heights.
Super Princess Peach
Paragoombas also appear as enemies in Super Princess Peach. This game also introduced Paragoombas that have been altered by the Vibe Scepter. The two altered varieties of Paragoombas were Sad Paragoombas or Mad Paragoombas. They responded the same to attacks as Super Mario Bros. 3 Paragoombas – one stomp would take away their wings.
New Super Mario Bros.
Paragoombas appeared as very rare enemies in New Super Mario Bros.. They only in a few levels of World 2. They acted similar to how they did in Super Mario World – they would not take to the sky as they did in Super Mario Bros. 3.
Super Paper Mario
In Super Paper Mario, Paragoombas appear as basic enemies in Lineland, Gloam Valley, and The Bitlands. They can be defeated by such attacks as being jumped on, or by being attacked by a Pixl. By jumping on a Paragoomba, it will automatically lose its wings.
Appearances in Other Games
A Paragoomba became playable for the first time in the game Mario Superstar Baseball, which features a Goomba as a member of Donkey Kong's team. Paragoombas have also appeared frequently in the Mario Party series, with some games featuring them as the host of Duel Mode.
Appearances in Other Media
Cartoons
Paragoombas appeared in many episodes of The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, such as "True Colors" and "Super Koopa", which featured them as underlings of King Bowser Koopa, as well as the Koopalings.
In Super Mario World, Paragoombas only appeared once, in the show's series premier, "Fire Sale", where several Paragoombas appeared to attack Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool, and Yoshi; this swarm of Paragoombas was eventually defeated by Mario, who knocked them away after jumping through the air. These Paragoombas had the facial design and lack of stem of the game's Winged Goombas, but were drawn with the usual mushroom-shaped heads; they did not have any visible shoes.
Comics
In Super Mario Adventures, a Winged Goomba makes a relatively minor appearance, being seen among the creatures sent by Bowser to attack Princess Toadstool's Castle.
Other Information
Sub-Species
- Dark Paragoomba – Paragoombas that are completely black in color and lack any features.
- Grand Paragoomba – Gigantic Paragoombas that possess voracious appetites.
- Hyper Paragoomba – Green Paragoombas that can increase their strength power before attacking.
- Mad Paragoomba – Paragoombas that are always furious.
- Paragloomba – Dark colored Paragoombas that are often found underground or in sewers.
- Red Paragoomba – Paragoombas that posses a reddish coloration.
- Mad Red Paragoomba – Red Paragoombas that can cling to walls; they are always enraged.
- Sad Paragoomba – Paragoombas that weep and cry uncontrollably.
Mario Superstar Baseball Bio
"A Goomba with wings. Just like Koopa Paratroopa, Paragoombas lose their wings and turn into Goombas if they get stepped on. The Goomba family is made up of expert bunters, although no one really makes a big deal out of it, bunting, after all, isn't all that glamorous."
